PREVIEWS VOL. 8 #6 PREVIEWS HOME PAGE COMIC BOOK BUMPER STICKER You know comics are cool; we men of the Previews Bullpen know comics are cool; your buddies at the comic shop know comics are cool. But the rest of the world... Well, they may not have clued in, yet. So why not show them what you already know? The Comic Book Bumper Sticker features the famous Certified Cool cat, along with the legend "Enjoy The Art of Reading." It takes up just a small amount of your precious bumper real estate, and it gets across an important message: Comics are fun for everyone! This very issue of Previews comes with a free bumper sticker: Why not get a few more for your family and friends? Spread the word, and soon everyone will get the message! Bumper sticker MSRP: $0.25Ea. COLLECTING SUPPLIES #3 Admit it‹you're a hardcore comic collector. You bag and board your comics because you know it's important to protect your collection. 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Features a special cover different from Previews! This issue ships in early August 1998 for items on sale in October, 1998. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME VIII #8 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, you¹ll find additional artwork and information not found in the ³PG-13-rated² 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 DARK HORSE COMICS 300 #4 by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley Combat. Grueling, hateful, joyous slaughter. The Spartans do what they were born and bred to do: they fight, brother beside brother, shoulder to shoulder, shield against shield, their bristling spears driving back the slaves of the tyrant Xerxes till the dead are piled high as a mountain and the sacred, rocky soil of Greece is drenched deep in Persian blood. Story and art by Frank Miller, painted color by Lynn Varley. On sale August 26 FC, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: ETERNAL #3 by Ian Edginton and Alex Maleev; covers by Glenn Fabry Aliens loose in a futuristic city causing mayhem and bloodshed is one thing. When they are pursued by Predators, the fiercest hunters in the galaxy, things quickly go from bad to worse. One of the people caught in the middle is Becka Shaw, devil-may-care journalist and all-around trouble magnet. The other is Nor, techno-baron with a dark past. Becka won¹t let anyone get in the way of her story. Nor won¹t let anything stand between him and the secrets to immortality that the Predators hold. When these two clash, it might be the Aliens and Predators that run for cover! On Sale August 26 FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.50 COMICS: BETWEEN THE PANELS HC by Steve Duin and Mike Richardson This lavish, full-color, coffee table-style volume celebrating the comics medium was a dozen years in the making. Via alphabetical entries, the authors take an idiosyncratic look at everything from creators, characters, and companies to conventions and collectors. Drawing on Dark Horse Comics publisher Mike Richardson¹s expertise in the field, Steve Duin (columnist for the Portland Oregonian) interviewed hundreds of comics veterans to provide the inside scoop on the early days of comics in the 1930s, the studio days of the 1940s, the crisis in the 1950s, and the resurgence in the 1960s. And the book offers plenty of behind-the-scenes info about comics in more recent decades as well. You¹ll find R. Crumb side by side with crime comics, Li¹l Abner brushing elbows with Little Annie Fanny, and Superman nose-to-nose with Spawn. This book is a must- have for anyone with a love for comics. On sale September 9 HC, 500pg, FC $49.95 DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL 1998 by Mike Mignola, John Bolton, Matthew Burke, Pat McEown, J.L. Van Meeter, Randy Green, Rick Ketcham, Dave Cooper, Shannon Wheeler, Steve Seagle, Stefano Guadiano, John Arcudi, Scott Musgrove, Andi Watson, and Steve Weissman; covers by Mike Mignola and John Bolton All right, kids, this is the one you¹ve been waiting for! This action packed 64-pages features the further adventures of Hellboy, Grendel Tales, Skeleton Key, Too Much Coffee Man, Phineas Page, and . . . Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Monsters fighting villians! Chicks fighting monsters! Pizza cooks fighting squid monsters! Save your allowance and get in line, children, ¹cuz this one is gonna go fast! On sale August 12 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. b&w, 64pg (one-shot) $4.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #24: ON SILENT WINGS #4 by Hiroaki Samura; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito Rin saves Renzo¹s life. And in reward, she finds herself face to face with one of the men who raped her mother! Araya Kawakami may have hidden his true identity from his own son, but Rin knows who the mask maker really is. He¹s a brutal murderer, and at the same time, he¹s still a devoted father. All the troubled Rin wants from Araya is an apology for the evil he¹s done in the past. But can she really walk into the lion¹s den without even her sword, and still walk away unharmed? On sale August 26 b&w, 32pg (4 of 8) $2.95 THE CURSE OF DRACULA #2 by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan Our heroes lick their wounds after a shocking discovery at Club XTC, while Dracula¹s political maneuverings are revealed in a bloody confrontation, and his true face is shown. As the Lord of the Dead runs between his various roles of sophisticate and cult leader, the San Francisco Police Department begin to form a picture, and the many pieces of The Curse of Dracula fall together. On sale August 26 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 DARK HORSE CLASSICS‹GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS #2 by Randy Stradley, Bobby Rubio, Rich Suchy, Brian Garvey, and Daniel Rivera; cover by Bob Eggleton Four decades after his first attack on Tokyo, Godzilla reappears and G-Force is on the scene! Their mission is to merely observe and study Godzilla for research purposes, but fellow scientist Dr. Noriko Yoshiwara has other plans: destroy Godzilla for what the monster did to her family forty years ago! This story was originally presented in Godzilla #0 in 1995 and is being reprinted for newsstand distribution. On sale August 5 FC, 32pg $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #2 Mike Allred, Arthur Adams, and Paul Chadwick continue the fun with the third installments of their all-new comic strips featuring Madman, Monkeyman & O'Brien, and Concrete! This big, four-page tabloid (14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4") also features the complete scoop on Dark Horse titles coming in September, plus a poster spotlighting ??????? stunning cover art from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer #1. Don't miss out! On sale August 12 FC, 4pg PI DECAPITATOR #3 by Randy Bowen, Matt Smith, Mike Mignola, Stan and Vince, Rob McCallum, John Stokes, and Kelley Jones; cover by Kelley Jones ³The universe is much like swiss cheese. Each thin slice is a moment in time.² With these words of wisdom, we follow David, a.k.a. the Decapitator, through a mystical and enlightening jaunt through prehistoric Latin America. Don¹t worry, true believers, the Decapitator hasn¹t gone soft and spiritual. David¹s getting a hand on his body¹s monstrous capabilities, and discovering aspects of Bionica he never expected. Joining the powerhouse art team this issue are Matt Smith (Starman), Mike Mignola (Hellboy), and Kelley Jones (Batman and Kelley Jones¹ The Hammer)! On sale August 19 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 FAX FROM SARAJEVO TP by Joe Kubert Now available in trade paperback! In 1945, we told the world, ³Never again.² In 1992, the promise was broken into bloody shards. That was the year the war broke out in Sarajevo, Bosnia, the year that genocide revisited the planet. It was the year that Ervin Rustemagic ‹ an international businessman whose clients included author Joe Kubert ‹ found himself and his family trapped in a city under siege. Ervin¹s only means of communication to the outside world was via his fax machine ‹ he sent messages to Joe which could be refaxed to his friends on the outside. As Joe began to receive these messages from Ervin, he did what he had done for years ‹ what he had become famous for doing ‹ he put the story to paper. On sale October 14 SC, 224pg, FC $16.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: BIOHAZARDS TP by Adam Warren and Toren Smith The first ever American Dirty Pair comic is finally back in print, just in time for its 10th Anniversary! Fans have long been clamoring for Adam Warren and Toren Smith¹s initial adventure of the Lovely Angels. Featuring all the explosions, accidents, and insults you¹ve come to know and love from our dazzling, inept, scantily clad heroines. Also features the hard-to-find short story previously only available in Dark Horse¹s San Diego ComiCon Comics. On sale September 30 SC, 120pg, b&w $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS¹ TARZAN/CARSON OF VENUS #4 by Darko Macan and Igor Kordey; covers by Igor Kordey The final battle is at hand! Carson and Duare manage to change the Loveking¹s mind, only to see him murdered by his power-mad Myposan first officer! As the pair are thrown into the Myposan arena to face a horde of Venusian beasts, they wish that Tarzan was there with them, to speak to the monsters and send them against their masters. But Tarzan¹s got problems of his own, including a floating city collapsing around his ears! Don¹t miss the stunning conclusion to Tarzan/Carson of Venus! On sale August 26 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS¹ MINIDOKA: 937TH EARL OF ONE MILE SERIES M HC & LTD HC by Edgar Rice Burroughs and Michael Wm. Kaluta; cover by J. Allen St. John Dark Horse is proud to present an all-new tale by the Master of Adventure himself, Edgar Rice Burroughs! Written before the twin blockbusters of A Princess of Mars and Tarzan of the Apes, Minidoka is a whimsical fantasy in the tradition of Jonathan Swift¹s Gulliver¹s Travels and Lewis Carroll¹s The Hunting of the Snark. Illustrated by comics legend Michael Wm. Kaluta, and featuring a never-before-published cover painting by J. Allen St. John, this fractured fairy tale for children of all ages is sure to become a highly sought-after collectible! On sale September 2 HC, 64pg, FC $14.95 LTD. ED HC, 72pg, FC with color plates $75.00 DARK HORSE CLASSICS‹TERROR OF GODZILLA #1 by Kazuhisa Iwata; cover by Arthur Adams Something monstrous rises up from the sea and nearly sinks a Japanese fishing boat. The sole survivor tells a tale that no one wants to believe. But when a Russian nuclear submarine is destroyed in the same waters, the world is forced to face the truth: Godzilla has returned! In color for the very first time anywhere, this manga classic was originally published by Dark Horse in black and white in 1988. On sale August 19 FC, 32pg $2.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BAD TRIP #3 by Kenichi Sonoda; lettering by Susie Lee & PC Orz Save Roy by killing him! Those are the orders a brainwashed Rally Vincent got from Goldie. But the Italian hit woman isn¹t the only person who can make hypnotic suggestions. For Rally, the cold, firm touch of her CZ75¹s trigger is the key to wake her from her trance, and just in time. Now Roy¹s safe and sound, but Rally¹s a fugitive. The cops are on her tail for attacking a fellow police officer, and she¹s got a very important date in a graveyard! On sale August 12 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 THE HAMMER: UNCLE ALEX (ONE-SHOT) by Kelley Jones A little girl with a penchant for trouble leads the Hammer to a hungry maw from another dimension, hastily gobbling up the Green Mountains of Vermont. Mankind¹s only defense is this ruthless warrior from our own barbaric past. Batman artist Kelley Jones returns with his sensational creation, The Hammer, mixing dual influences of hero comics and pulp horrors. If you missed the sell-out first series, this self-contained story is the perfect introduction to a world more bizarre than any you¹re likely to find in comics today. On sale August 5 FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.95 MADMAN/THE JAM #2 by Mike Allred and Bernie Mireault Comics¹ two strangest heroes have their strangest adventure yet! Trapped in the surreal home of M.C. Escher, they must find their way to the end of the maze and free the maiden! But where is the end and where is the beginning? Up and down, front and back, sense and nonsense all change places, thanks to the infernal meddling of those darn kids, Mike Allred and Bernie Mireault! On sale August 19 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 MASK: TOYS IN THE ATTIC #1 By Bob Fingerman and Sibin; cover by Doug Mahnke Meet Aldo Krasker, loser for life and slave to the Man. While generally good natured, Aldo bears a grudge the size of an asteroid ‹ and it¹s about to collide with the destructive force of a small wooden mask he discovers in a box of junk. With a heart-stopping cover by the phenomenal Doug Mahnke (Major Bummer), this one guarantees to be a page turner, mixing the humor Fingerman¹s known for from Minimum Wage and the intense drama of his ZombieWorld: Winter¹s Dregs! On sale August 12 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN THE MASK STRIKES BACK TP by John Arcudi, Doug Mahnke, and Keith Williams Rick, Ben, Hugo, and Archie are four teens with a fixation on that melon-headed menace, The Mask. When they each get a shot at wearing the empowering emerald artifact, they figure it¹s a dream come true! And it is! Power, fame, and ultimate wish fulfillment are at arm¹s reach! But so is the mute man-monster, Walter, and arm¹s reach is far too close when he¹s involved! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 ********************* MONKEYMAN AND O¹BRIEN SHOT GLASS Dark Horse Comics teams up with creator Arthur Adams to bring you the latest in a collectable series of urban accouterments ‹ the Monkeyman and O¹Brien shot glass! Evil-busters Monkeyman (Axwell Tiberius) and Ann O¹Brien line you up in their sights, draw their fists back for the blow, and knock you out with a shot-to-the-head. A fantastic five-color graphic printed on clear glass. Get yours to go with the Zippo® lighter featuring the same popular characters ‹ the latest in a series of Dark Horse collectable merchandise. On sale September 23 Shot Glass $5.95 MONKEYMAN AND O¹BRIEN ZIPPO® LIGHTER What do a giant bespectacled gorilla and a seven-foot redhead have in common? They both battle evil from other worlds as the super-intelligent hero team of Monkeyman and O¹Brien. Now they are appearing together on a fantastic made-in-the-U.S.A. Zippo® lighter with five-color graphic. Arthur Adams¹ larger-than-life characters from the popular comic series are the latest in a series of collectable Zippo® lighters from Dark Horse, released in conjunction with the Monkeyman & O¹Brien shot glass. On sale September 23 Zippo® $29.95 OH MY GODDESS!: PLAY THE GAME by Kosuke Fujishima; lettering by Susie Lee and PC Orz What are big brothers for? When the arrogant young studs of the Nekomi Baseball Club try a squeeze play on Megumi and her tiny Softball Club, it¹s up to Keiichi to help his little sister keep her club alive, and win a playoff match for the right to use the baseball diamond for practice. Of course, Megumi has three goddesses on her side. But the Baseball Club will stop at nothing to win the game, and get Megumi and the goddesses to work for them as Baseball Club gophers! On Sale August 5 b&w, 48pg (one-shot) $3.95 THE GEAR SON OF RED ROCKET 7 CD Mike Allred takes his ultra cool comics series, Red Rocket 7, to a whole new level! The Gear isn¹t just the fictional band formed by Red Rocket, it¹s also Mike Allred¹s band! Combining the best of early British glam with topnotch ¹90s technology, The Gear is sure to set any CD player ablaze. Features 11 exclusive songs, as well as a 24-page booklet with all-new art by Mike Allred! On sale September 16 CD (w/color booklet) $15.95 RED ROCKET 7 LTD HC by Mike Allred Mike Allred¹s fantastical tale of the link between science fiction and rock Œn¹ roll is collected in one gorgeous, hardcover volume! Join the adventures of Red Rocket 7, an intergalactic clone with a backstage pass to all the hottest musical acts of the past 40 years. Features a new tip-in plate signed by Mike and Laura Allred, as well as an exclusive CD by Allred¹s band The Gear! This special single features three early versions of songs later re-recorded for The Gear album, and one song not available anywhere else! More beat for your buck! On sale August 26 LTD HC, 208pg, FC $69.95 SCATTERBRAIN #3 by Quart of milk, Loaf of bread, Pound of butter, Jim Woodring, Dave Cooper, and more; cover by Bill Mayer Have you ever heard the phrase, ³swimmer¹s body²? It¹s a bit misleading, really. It¹s meant to describe a lean, honed physique. Nothing could be further from the truth! Have you ever actually seen swimmers up close? They are plump, and extremely wrinkled from the water. Their diet consists of bourbon and paper clips. Also in this issue, Jim Woodring introduces ³Bronco Teddy,² a morally sound frog cowboy in a wacky Wild West, Dave Cooper continues ³Pip and Norton,² and manga artist Much Super Fun Ha-Ha makes his debut! Cover by someone who¹s been successful in the real world. Plus, what¹s for dinner? On sale August 5 FC 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS¹ LOUDER THAN WORDS TP by Sergio Aragonés How do you sleep if your dreams keep running out onto the pillow? How can you listen to your future if your psychic has really bad breath? Winner in 1997 of Ruben, Eisner, and Harvey Awards, and widely regarded as one of the greatest living cartoonists, Sergio Aragonés proves again that a picture paints a thousand words, and a one-page strip is good for a million laughs! If you don¹t know Sergio Aragonés¹s unique brand of humor, join the millions of readers who have for decades enjoyed his silent but deadly jibes at society. And if you grew up on it, take a look at his latest work, and remember what it feels like to laugh out loud! On sale September 16 SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $12.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS¹ BOOGEYMAN #3 by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier First there was Freddie... then there was Jason... and now... Mister Diggs! Multiple Harvey and Eisner Award-winner Sergio Aragonés tears up the boneyard with his usual associates, fellow award-winners Mark Evanier and Stan Sakai. Leaving no tombstone unturned, the master cartoonist gives us a terrifying look at humor, or a hilarious look at horror‹dig it! On sale August 26 b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #5 ‹ AVA by Frank Miller The final print in this series of black-and-white images by comic-book legend Frank Miller depicts Ava, the villainous beauty from A Dame to Kill For. Miller¹s mastery of dramatic mood and shadow is evident in this piece, with Ava¹s form chiseled from light and dark shapes. Printed on 80# art paper stock, and come individually packaged in a protective cardboard tube. On sale September 2 b&w, 24x36 $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR TP by Frank Miller It¹s one of those hot nights, dry and windless. The kind that makes people do sweaty, secret things. Dwight¹s thinking of all the ways he¹s screwed up and what he¹d give for one good chance to wipe the slate clean, to dig his way out of the numb grey hell that is his life. And he¹d give anything. Just to cut loose. Just to feel the fire. One more time. And then Ava calls. (2nd printing) BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE, PROFANITY, AND NUDITY. SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.00 ************************* STARSHIP TROOPERS: DOMINANT SPECIES #1 by Jan Strnad and Davide Fabbri; cover by John Bolton Hot on the heels of the video release of the smash film! Being a member of the Starship Troopers is a high honor, leading to self-worth and reward. Three youths find that when aliens attack their home planet, it¹s time to take some action. Introducing the power suits and canine corps, some of the more fascinating aspects of Robert Heinlein¹s classic science-fiction novel. On sale August 19 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ REDEMPTION #2 by Kevin J. Anderson and Chris Gossett; cover by Igor Kordey Guilt-ridden, Ulic Qel-Droma hides from his past on the frozen world of Rhen Var. Meanwhile, on Exis station, Nomi Sunrider calls together the Jedi Knights to discuss the future of the Republic. After hearing so much about Ulic and remembering him from her childhood, Vima Sunrider decides to go in search of him. She stows away aboard Hoggon¹s ship, letting the Force take her wherever it will. . . When Hoggon discovers Vima on his ship, he is astounded to learn that the mysterious stranger he took to Rhen Var is in fact Ulic himself. On sale August 26 FC, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ THE SITH WAR TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., Jordi Ensign, Mark Heike, and various; cover by Mathieu Lauffray Ulic Qel-Droma has tasted power, and now he cannot fight the dark hunger inside him . . . Set centuries before Luke Skywalker¹s birth, when the original Jedi Knights illuminated a dark galaxy, these are the stories of some of those earliest heroes; these are the Tales of the Jedi. Written by Kevin J. Anderson, author of the Star Wars Jedi Academy novels, this trade paperback collects the six-issue series of the same name with an all-new cover by Star Wars: Heir to the Empire artist Mathieu Lauffray. SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $17.95 ************************* STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON #33 ‹ MANDATORY RETIREMENT #2 by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, and Chip Wallace; cover by John Nadeau Their rest and relaxation over, Rogue Squadron and a Rebel task force descend on the world where Sate Pestage, one-time Emperor-proxy, has gone into exile. If the New Republic wants to claim Imperial Center for themselves and turn the tide of the war, it is imperative that they rescue Pestage, wanted by the Empire for high treason. But Imperial captain Zsinj is waiting for them, and the Rogues may be facing a most crushing defeat! On sale September 2 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE ‹ MANGA #2 by Tamaki Hisao; cover by Adam Warren ³Mos Eisley spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.² And you¹ve never seen Mos Eisley look quite like this! It¹s the second issue of Star Wars: A New Hope ‹ MANGA, artfully rendered by the hand of Tamaki Hisao. In this issue you¹ll visit Mos Eisley, witness the destruction of Alderaan, and be present as Han Solo confronts Jabba the Hutt. It¹s Star Wars like you¹ve never seen it before! On sale August 12 b&w, 96pg (2 of 4) $9.95 STAR WARS: MARA JADE ‹ BY THE EMPEROR¹S HAND #1 by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, and Carlos Ezquerra; cover by Kilian Plunkett She moves through the shadows and behind the scenes, a deadly tool of the dread Emperor Palpatine... Mara Jade. After she fails to eliminate the young Jedi Luke Skywalker, Mara Jade is dispatched to take down a crimelord who seeks to reestablish the criminal organization Black Sun. Little does she know that the Emperor¹s imminent date with death will change her life forever! Written by bestselling novelists Timothy Zahn (Heir to the Empire) and Michael A. Stackpole (X- Wing Rogue Squadron), and illustrated by comics legend Carlos Ezquerra (Judge Dredd) On sale August 5 FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 THE TERMINATOR SPECIAL by Alan Grant and Guy Davis; cover by Geof Darrow Batman¹s Alan Grant pens Terminator ³lost² chapters! In a nightmarish future, John Connor will lead the remnants of humanity against the cybernetic killing machines known as Terminators. But as a boy in our present, he has his whole life ahead of him ‹ unless the Terminators get to him first. In the unforgiving wastelands of Death Valley, a new chapter is about to unfold. A new pair of Terminators have been sent from the future to find the boy. What¹s at stake for the lowlife bounty hunter named Van Dirk? And, can humanity¹s future be saved, or does Skynet have another ace up its sleeve? On sale August 12 FC, 24pg (one-shot) $2.50 THE TWO FACES OF TOMORROW #13 Art and adaptation by Yukinobu Hoshino; from the novel by James P. Hogan; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito The humans have learned a lot more from this experiment with artificial intelligence than they¹d planned, but has the computer truly learned from them as well? Can Dr. Dyer and his team reach some sort of understanding with the super-computer Spartacus before the nuclear backup plan blows everything sky high? Find out in the exciting conclusion of The Two Faces of Tomorrow! On sale August 19 b&w, 48pg (13 of 13) $3.95 ZOMBIEWORLD: WINTER¹S DREGS #4 By Bob Fingerman and Tommy Lee Edwards Repent and cast away sin, fair reader, for the end is here! Zombies are overwhelming New York City! With the mayor incapable of protecting the citizens of the Big Apple, the people exercise their right to bear arms. But will it be enough? Will the freshly sown seeds of love between Jeff and Marisol survive the withering zombie assault? Will toddler¹s clothes save Abe and Ruthie¹s marriage? Can Vince convince the police of the threat in time to save the world? With Bob Fingerman¹s harrowing script and Tommy Lee Edwards¹ brilliantly dark style, the destruction of a major metropolis by the undead has never been more fun! On sale August 12 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 MIKE ALLRED RELISTS MADMAN THREE-SHEET POSTER Mike Allred, and Alex Ross Give your store a lotta life with this Madman poster! Measuring a whopping 70" x 37", this full- color poster features The Snappiest Superhero as rendered by Mike Allred and Alex Ross! The Madman Three-Sheet Poster is limited to 500 pieces, so when you¹re done displaying it you can easily make your money back by selling this ultra-rare, ultra-enormous piece to a devoted Madmaniac. (That is, if you don¹t keep it for yourself!) You¹d have to be three sheets to the wind to pass up this three-sheet poster of Mike Allred¹s Madman! 3 full-color sheets, 70" x 37". . . $25.00 MADMAN T-SHIRT by Mike Allred What doesn¹t kill him makes him sore for weeks! He¹s Madman, and he¹s coming at you ‹ disc gun blazing ‹ on this full-color, 100% cotton T-shirt! If you dare to wear danger, you¹ll have to have this killer T! Comes in medium and large. M-L $17.95 MADMAN X 50 BUBBLEGUM CARD SET ‹ THE SEQUEL! by Various What do Frank Frazetta, Matt Groening, and Joe Kubert have in common? They¹re mad about Madman, and they¹re displaying their madness in this all-new, second set of Madman trading cards! Paul Chadwick, Bill Tucci, Evan Dorkin, Barry Windsor-Smith, Paul Pope, Bruce Timm, Dave Gibbons, Erik Larsen, Kent Williams, Jim Silke, John Byrne, Terry Moore, Ronnie Del Carmen, Sergio Aragones, Jim Lee, and Brian Bolland are just some of the talents bursting out of the little box! The back of each card features a brief background of the creator in question and a piece of a larger image so that when all the cards are placed in the proper order, face down, you¹ll have an all-new, giant Madman illustration by Mike Allred! Packaged just like the first set, only with all-new box art by Mike, this is a definite must-have item! Dark Horse is also offering the cards as an uncut sheet signed by Allred. FC, Box of 50 $14.95 Uncut sheet $19.95 MADMAN COMICS: YEARBOOK ¹96 TP by Mike Allred; colors by Laura Allred; introduction by Kevin Smith The New York Times says, ³Madman abounds in Flash Gordon gadgetry and slobbering leviathans direct from the pits of the netherworld.² Sound like fun? You bet it is! And now¹s the time to find out for yourself, with the Madman Comics Yearbook ¹96! It¹s 152 pages of pop-art action, from Madman¹s meeting with The Big Guy (co-scripted by Frank Miller!) to his run-in with the riled-up renegade robots, like a flash of karma you¹ll again understand what being a kid is all about, whatever age you may be! Collects Madman Comics # 6 - 10, plus all sorts of added bonuses, with all-new, wraparound art by Allred on another mock dust-jacketed cover! SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $17.95 MADMAN x 50: BUBBLEGUM NOT INCLUDED by Various A fifty-card set featuring interpretations of Madman by some of the greatest names in comics, including Frank Miller, Alex Toth, Matt Wagner, Art Adams, and even Jack Kirby! FC 50 card boxed set $14.95 MADMAN COMICS LTD. ED. HARDCOVER SET (Volumes I and II) by Mike Allred; colors by Laura Allred; introductions by Teller and Kevin Smith Imagine the looks you¹ll 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! You¹ll be the envy of your block, one of only 1,000 people on the whole planet to own this treasure (¹cause it¹s limited, don¹t ya know)! So sign up now, or be the fella on the curb, grousing about his buddy¹s bodacious bounty, instead of the guy with the goods who gets all the chicks! HC,320pg, FC $99.95 ARTHUR ADAMS RELISTS MONKEYMAN & O¹BRIEN TP by Arthur Adams What do you get when you mix the beautiful daughter of a brilliant scientist with an extra- dimensional radiation bath? You get Anne O¹Brien, half of the dimension-hopping, monster- battling team of Monkeyman & O¹Brien! Together, this super-intelligent gorilla and this uber- woman are the only things standing between the people of earth and the menace of living gargoyles, frogs from space, and the Shrewmanoid and his army of monsters! To put it succinctly, they¹re two rays of hope in a world gone mad! Join Art Adams for nonstop, eye-popping action in this science-fiction adventure that includes the Monkeyman & O¹Brien Special and last summer¹s three-issue miniseries. SC, 7x10, 136pg, FC $16.95 ART ADAMS¹ CREATURE FEATURES TP by Art Adams Godzilla may be King of Monsters, but Art Adams is the king of that giant lizard, and he proves it in this collection of Creature Features! Including such monster hits as Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Godzilla Color Special, a rare Monkeyman & O¹Brien story titled ³Trapped in the Lair of the Shrewmanoid,² and ³Trampling Tokyo² from the Alan Moore Songbook, Art Adams¹ Creature Features features all of your favorite creatures as seen through the eyes of one of your favorite comics artists! Though some of these stories originally appeared in black and white, every page of this 104-page collection will be fully colored! There¹s also a spiffy new cover by Art ‹ featuring himself along with a host of creatures ‹ colored by none other than Madman Comics¹ Laura Allred! SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $13.95 GODZILLA: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TP by various; cover by Bob Eggleton Godzilla is a threat to the entire planet, and only G-Force has the resources to track, study, and contain the King of the Monsters. See Godzilla battle the All-Terraintula, big-game hunters from another world, a mad scientist with a time machine, and the Spanish Armada? It¹s horror on the high seas and terror on the Titanic when Godzilla takes to time travel. Collecting issues 5-15 of the Godzilla miniseries and the short story from Decade of Dark Horse #4. Cover by Hugo Award- winning artist Bob Eggleton! SC, 6x9, 272pg, b&w $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN 3X3 EYES: CURSE OF THE GESU TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 152pg, b&w $12.95 THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by Bryan Talbot SC, 216pg, b&w $14.95 AGE OF REPTILES: THE HUNT TP by Ricardo Delgado SC, 152pg, FC $17.95 ALIENS VERSUS PREDATOR: WAR TP by Randy Stradley, Chris Warner, and various SC, 200pg, FC $19.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN CHALLENGE TP (BOOK ONE) by Masamune Shirow; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY, PROFANITY, AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS. SC, 132pg, b&w $14.95 APPLESEED: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND TP (BOOK TWO) by Masamune Shirow; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY, PROFANITY, AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS. SC, 132pg, b&w $14.95 APPLESEED: THE SCALES OF PROMETHEUS TP (BOOK THREE) by Masamune Shirow; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY, PROFANITY, AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS. SC, 132pg, b&w $14.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN BALANCE TP (BOOK FOUR) by Masamune Shirow; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY, PROFANITY, AND SEXUAL SITUATIONS. SC, 216pg, b&w $14.95 ART ADAMS¹ CREATURE FEATURES TP by Art Adams SC, 104pg, FC $13.95 BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP by Jim Silke BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY. FC/b&w, 96pg, 9" x 12" deluxe paperback format, coffee-table book $19.95 THE BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT TP by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow SC, 9x13, 80pg, FC $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND PROFANITY. SC, 6x8, 136pg, b&w $12.95 THE COMPLETE CONCRETE TP by Paul Chadwick SC, 8x11, 320pg, b&w $24.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: A PLAGUE OF ANGELS TP (BOOK THREE) by Adam Warren and Toren Smith BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. SC, 152pg, b&w $12.95 DIRTY PAIR: DANGEROUS ACQUAINTANCES TP by Toren Smith and Adam Warren SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: FATAL BUT NOT SERIOUS TP by Adam Warren and various SC, 128pg, FC $14.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: SIM HELL TP by Adam Warren; based on characters and situations created by Haruka Takachiho SC, 104pg, b&w (2nd edition) $13.95 DOMINION TP by Masamune Shirow; translation by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY AND PROFANITY. SC, 214pg, b&w (2nd edition) $14.95 DOMINION: CONFLICT 1 ‹ NO MORE NOISE TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 160pg, FC & b&w $14.95 FLAMING CARROT: MAN OF MYSTERY TP by Bob Burden; cover colors by Arthur Suydam SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TP by Masamune Shirow BE ADVISED: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE. SC, 352pg, b&w/FC $24.95 GIRL CRAZY TP by Gilbert Hernandez; introduction by Jim Silke BE ADVISED: CONTAINS SUGGESTIONS OF NUDITY. SC, 88pg, b&w $9.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE TP by Kenichi Sonoda BE ADVISED: CONTAINS EXTREME VIOLENCE, NUDITY, AND PROFANITY. SC, 8"x6", 176pg, b&w $12.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISFIRE TP by Kenichi Sonoda; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE, NUDITY, AND PROFANITY. SC, 184pg, b&w $12.95 MONKEYMAN & O¹BRIEN TP by Arthur Adams SC, 136pg, FC $16.95 OH MY GODDESS: 1-555-GODDESS TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ORION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 272pg, b&w (2nd edition) $17.95 PREDATOR: KINDRED TP by Scott Tolson, Jason R. Lamb, Brian O¹Connell, and Bruce Patterson; cover by Igor Kordey SC, 112pg, FC $14.95 ROCCO VARGAS HC by Daniel Torres HC, 240pg, FC $29.95 SIN CITY: THE BIG FAT KILL TP by Frank Miller; cover colors by Lynn Varley BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND NUDITY. SC, 184pg, b&w with 4C signature $15.00 SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES GN by Frank Miller BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY AND PROFANITY. SC, 128pg, b&w $10.00 SIN CITY: THAT YELLOW BASTARD TP by Frank Miller; cover painted by Lynn Varley MATURE READERS: CONTAINS PROFANITY, NUDITY, AND EXTREME VIOLENCE. SC, 240pg, b&w $15.00 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy; cover by Dave Dorman SC, 184pg, FC (2nd edition) $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy; cover by Dave Dorman SC, 168pg, FC $17.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE TP by Timothy Zahn; adapted by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard; cover by Mathieu Lauffray SC, 160pg, FC $19.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, and John Nadeau; cover by Chris Moeller SC, 160pg, FC $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, Stan Woch, Dario Carrasco, Jr., Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, and David Jacob Beckett; cover by Duncan Fegredo SC, 144pg, FC $16.95 THE TALE OF ONE BAD RAT LTD ED HC by Bryan Talbot HC, 136pg, ltd. ed., FC. $69.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai SC, 200pg, b&w $14.95 **************************** DC COMICS DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN AZRAEL #46 Written by Dennis O'Neil; art and cover by Roger Robinson and James Pascoe In stores August 12. Azrael is needed in quake-ravaged Gotham City... but not just because of the usual panic in the streets and rioting and looting. The apparently canniblistic Calibax has worked his way to the city for some easy pickings, and it looks like only Gotham's Guardian Angel can stop him. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.25* BATMAN #559 Written by Doug Moench; art by Bob Hall and Sal Buscema; cover by Rodolfo Damaggio In stores August 12. Featuring pencils by BATMAN: I, JOKER writer/artist Bob Hall! As the "Aftershock" continues, Gotham's one remaining hospital is besieged by gang members seeking drugs and the medical personnel begin deserting their posts in droves. It's up to Bullock and Montoya to protect the patients as Batman and Robin race to help them. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #5 Written by Ty Templeton; art by Rick Burchett and Terry Beatty; cover by Templeton In stores August 5. Bruce Wayne suffers a concussion trying to foil the kidnapping of several cryogenics scientists from Wayne Tech. Now it's up to Robin, Nightwing and Batgirl to rescue them with help from an unexpected source: Mr. Freeze! (Note: This month, DC offers the BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES T-SHIRT. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* BATMAN: I, JOKER Written and illustrated by Bob Hall; cover by Hall ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 5. A remarkable vision of a dystopian future from writer/artist Bob Hall (Shadowman)! In the year 2083, the legend of the Batman sparks a strange and deadly religion based on the Dark Knight. As the city-state of Gotham readies itself for the highlight of the religious calendar ‹ the annual death race between the religion's leader and a group of sacrificial "lambs" surgically altered to resemble Batman's greatest foes ‹ one would-be Joker tries to break the cycle and become the true inheritor of the heroic mantle of the Bat. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $4.95* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE Written by Alan Moore; art by Brian Bolland and John Higgins; cover by Bolland In stores August 5. One of the most powerful Joker stories ever told is re-offered to coincide with the release of BATMAN: I, JOKER! The Joker exacts brutal revenge against the Dark Knight through some of Batman's closest allies, among them James Gordon and his daughter, Batgirl, in this Prestige Format one-shot by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. (STAR0048) MATURE READERS FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $3.95 ********************* BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #111 Written by Steve Englehart; art by Dusty Abell and Drew Geraci; cover by Jason Pearson In stores August 26. In the conclusion of "Primal Riddle," Batman must escape Riddler's foolproof deathtrap in time to recover his own lost soul. But time is of the essence, as Batman's empty shell of a body has begun adjusting to the status quo and soon will be closed to his soul's return. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99 BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #79 Written by Alan Grant; art by Mark Buckingham and Wayne Faucher; painted cover by Glen Orbik In stores August 5. The Mad Hatter and Narcosis plot to wreak havoc on Gotham as a 2-part "Aftershock" story concludes! In the aftermath of the quake, the Mad Hatter seeks a hat which will enable him to control the minds of the citizens and Narcosis plans to unleash a drug which will destroy their minds. Batman, while trying to cope with the immense tragedy surrounding him, must deal with the two master criminals. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #14 Written by Lisa Klink, Bruce Canwell and various; art by David Boller, Aaron Sowd, Rick Burchett, and various; cover by Sal Buscema and James A. Hodgkins In stores August 26. In the wake of the Cataclysm, Wayne Manor's defenses have been destroyed. Only one thing stands between looters and the discovery of the Batcave underneath the gaping hole in the center of the mansion: Alfred Pennyworth. It's an unusual tale of Gotham City, written by Lisa Klink (Executive Story Editor of "Star Trek: Voyager"), with art by David Boller and Aaron Sowd. Plus: Huntress searches for a vanished school bus, but finds that its occupants may have become a food source for a freakish new villain (written by Bruce Canwell with art by Jim Aparo); and Tim Drake and his friends find some unexpected danger in quake-ravaged Gotham Stadium (written by Rick Burchett, with art by Burchett and James Hodgkins). FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format $2.95* BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES #1 Written by Alan Grant, Chuck Dixon, Ron Marz, and various; art by Frank Teran, Rodolfo Damaggio, Carl Critchlow, and various; cover by Brian Bolland In stores August 19. An all-new special showcasing the Dark Knight's greatest foes! In a 22-page story written by Alan Grant, with art by Frank Teran and Carl Critchlow, discover the secrets of Arkham and its inmates from the one source who knows best ‹ Arkham Asylum itself! Other highlights include: story of Green Lantern's perspective as he returns the Joker to custody (written by Ron Marz; art by Rodolfo Damaggio); a 5-page "lost pages" segment featuring a post- "KnightsEnd" Bane (written by Chuck Dixon; art by Eduardo Barreto); an interview with the Joker (written by Kelley Puckett); a quiz for prosepective villains (written by Devin K. Grayson); a "lost pages" prelude to the next major story arc, "No Man's Land," featuring the Penguin. Also: a timeline of the critical appearances of the major Batman villains; pin-up pages of Batman's foes featuring art by Brian Stelfreeze, Scott McDaniel, Greg Land, Jim Aparo, Sal Buscema, Duncan Fegredo, Tom Mandrake, and more. FC, 64 pg. Miraweb Format $4.95* CATWOMAN #62 Written by Devin K. Grayson; art by Jim Balent and John Stanisci; cover by Balent In stores August 26. Catwoman teams with the Suicide Squad's Nemesis in an attempt to rescue one of the mysterious agent's friends from a London gang. But the mission has unexpectedly tragic results. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* CATWOMAN/WILDCAT #3 Written by Chuck Dixon and Beau Smith; art by Sergio Cariello and Tom Palmer; cover by Brian Stelfreeze In stores August 19. The 4-issue sequel to the fan-favorite BATMAN/WILDCAT miniseries finds Wildcat and the Feline Fatale on the Las Vegas strip, where their luck has just run out! The mysterious owner of the Klondike Casino has just sent the gun for hire known as Red Zone after Catwoman and Wildcat, but Clawhammer wants another shot at the duo first. The house is against the feline duo and the only ones they can trust are each other... but they don't. FC, 32 pg. (3 of 4) Mando Format $2.50 DETECTIVE COMICS #726 Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Brian Stelfreeze In stores August 19. The Joker guest-stars in the 700th issue of DETECTIVE to feature the Dark Knight! When a little girl is kidnapped, and her kidnapper turns up dead, Batman must turn to the only other person who could possibly know: the Joker. But will the Dark Knight be able to talk the answer out of the Clown Prince of Crime in time to save the innocent victim? FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* NIGHTWING #25 Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story In stores August 12. Robin guest-stars in the 25th issue of the popular series! Nightwing re- creates a training exercise he used to do with Batman in his Robin days, and, while he and today's Robin, Tim Drake, practice, they talk about everything under the sun. It's an offbeat issue with words that speak louder than action ‹ but there's plenty of both! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* NIGHTWING: A KNIGHT IN BLÜDHAVEN TP Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story In stores August 19. A dazzling collection of the first eight issues of the popular NIGHTWING ongoing series, featuring a new cover by artists Scott McDaniel and Karl Story! In this handsome paperback, Dick Grayson makes a new home for himself in Blüdhaven, Gotham City's deadlier neighbor. Dick soon discovers that, behind the corruption and villainy that permeate the city, there lurks a powerful foe: the newly intelligent, incredibly powerful Blockbuster! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NIGHTWING: TIES THAT BIND TP Written by Dennis O'Neil and Alan Grant; art by Greg Land, Dick Giordano and Mike Sellers; cover by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story In stores August 19. Re-offered to coincide with the release of NIGHTWING: A KNIGHT IN BLÜDHAVEN, Dick Grayson considers giving up the super-heroic life until he discovers a clue that reopens the case of his parents' deaths in this reprinting of the NIGHTWING miniseries. (STAR6731) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $12.95 BATMAN: TWO-FACE ‹ CRIME AND PUNISHMENT Written by J.M. DeMatteis; art and cover by Scott McDaniel In stores August 19. Re-offered to coincide with the release of NIGHTWING #25 and the NIGHTWING: A KNIGHT IN BLÜDHAVEN trade paperback, this one-shot features the stunning artwork of NIGHTWING penciller Scott McDaniel. (STAR1081) FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $4.95 ****************** ROBIN #58 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Staz Johnson and Stan Woch; cover by Rick Burchett and Danny Miki In stores August 26. The Spoiler tries to cope with the biggest personal problem a teenaged girl can face and makes a difficult decision. Meanwhile, Tim Drake's friends accept a dare and when Tim, as Robin, investigates what happened to them, he faces an unexpected and deadly foe. (Note: Robin guest-stars in this month's NIGHTWING #25; and is also the subject of the ROBIN POSTER, early-solicited this month. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #139 Written by Dan Jurgens; art and cover by Jim Starlin and Joe Rubinstein In stores August 5. An exciting issue featuring the HARDCORE STATION art team of Jim Starlin and Joe Rubinstein! Dominus is willing to go to any lengths to find the cosmic entity known as Kismet. Destroying her will enable Dominus to achieve godhood and the mastery of all realities! The only being that stands in his way? Superman, who shares a mysterious bond with Kismet... a bond whose secret nature will be revealed this issue! FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW #11 Written by Louise Simonson; art by Paul Ryan and Dennis Janke; cover by Ryan and Brett Breeding In stores August 12. Dinosaurs and starships appear in Metropolis at the same time! What has opened these portals connecting every point in time to the heart of the city? The culprit's name is Kaleb (last seen in the SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL "Legends of the Dead Earth" Annual), a hunter from the future who has sworn to kill Lex Luthor for crimes he has yet to commit! Now the Man of Tomorrow finds himself in the unlikely position of having to safeguard Lex's life! FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* SUPERMAN: SAVE THE PLANET #1 ‹ COLLECTOR'S EDITION Written by Louise Simonson; art by Scot Eaton, Denis Rodier and Jimmy Palmiotti; cover by Kevin Nowlan In stores August 19. The Daily Planet prints its final edition in an extra-sized one-shot, featuring a transparent acetate cover (featuring an illustration of Superman) wrapped around a replica of the Planet's last front page! Now it can be sold! Months of falling circulation and fierce competition have made the Planet ripe for takeover, and Lex Luthor is more than happy to buy the great metropolitan newspaper, only to shut it down! Meanwhile, Superman saves the planet... Earth, that is, from a meteor shower, but that won't help Clark Kent or any of his former co-workers find new jobs. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 pg. Mando Format $3.95 SUPERMAN: SAVE THE PLANET #1 ‹ STANDARD EDITION Written by Louise Simonson; art by Scot Eaton, Denis Rodier and Jimmy Palmiotti; cover by Eaton and Rodier In stores August 19. The Daily Planet prints its final edition in this Standard version of SAVE THE PLANET, featuring a non-acetate cover by Scot Eaton and Denis Rodier. FC, 48 pg. Mando Format $2.95* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #562 Written by Karl Kesel and Jerry Ordway; art and cover by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier In stores August 26. Goodbye Planet ‹ hello Lexcom! The Daily Planet has folded up its tent. Even the great Planet globe has been lifted from its rooftop and junked! In its aftermath stands the high-tech 90s nightmare: Lexcom! Will any of the Planet's former staffers be invited to join Luthor's brave new world of journalism? FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1 ‹ REPLICA EDITION Written and drawn by various; cover by various In stores August 5. In the tradition of last year's SECRET ORIGINS facsimile edition, DC reprints this beloved 80-pager, the first of DC's Silver Age Giants. Originally printed in 1960, this beautiful re-creation includes a cardstock gatefold cover featuring art and story credits, as well as the original house ads. The stories featured include: "The Supergirl from Krypton" (the first appearance of Supergirl), "A Visit from Superman's Pal" (Jimmy Olsen meets Superboy), "The Girl from Superman's Past" (Lori Lemaris), "The Key to Fort Superman" (a classic Batman- Superman team-up), "The Execution of Krypto," and more. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 80 pg. 80-page Giant Format $4.95* JACK KIRBY'S FOURTH WORLD #20 ‹ FINAL ISSUE Written and drawn by John Byrne; cover by Walter Simonson In stores August 12. Superman guest-stars in this final issue! Writer/artist John Byrne re-tells the tale of Superman's first meeting with the Forever People, the young gods of New Genesis who the Man of Steel ‹ in the days before he knew the secrets of his own heritage ‹ believed could hold the key to his origins. The saga of the New Gods continues in early 1999 with the debut of the monthly JACK KIRBY'S ORION OF THE NEW GODS, written and drawn by Walter Simonson! FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.25 SUPERBOY #56 Written by Karl Kesel; art by Tom Grummett and Kesel In stores August 19. The Kid, a field agent for Project Cadmus?! This is just one of the startling new changes for the Project and for Superboy as he starts down a new, adventurous path, one which will have him saying goodbye to some old friends and welcoming some brand-new faces. Also: meet the new man in charge of the Project, a man nicknamed "The Mechanic." FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* SUPERGIRL #26 Written by Peter David; art and cover by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs In stores August 26. Having discovered the truth about Comet, Supergirl also learns more about her role as an earth-born angel. These discoveries, however, may have been better left unmade, as it prompts her to make decisions that will affect her as both the Girl of Steel and Linda Danvers. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* SUPERMAN: ACTION COMICS ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 Written by Jerry Siegel; art by Joe Shuster and Jack Burnley; cover by Shuster In stores August 12. A second collection of the most thrilling Superman stories from the Golden Age! This handsome volume collects the hard-to-find, rarely reprinted stories of the Last Son of Krypton from ACTION COMICS #21-36. These stories include the first appearance of Lex Luthor, the first mention of the Daily Planet, the return of the villainous Ultra-Humanite, and more milestones in Superman history. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $49.95 SUPERMAN: THE DARK SIDE #1 Written by John Francis Moore; art and cover by Kieron Dwyer and Hilary Barta ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 26. The creative team behind the popular ELSEWORLD'S FINEST miniseries takes a provocative look at what would have happened if the infant Kal-El had landed not on Earth, but Apokolips! Raised by the deadly Darkseid, Kal-El becomes a super- obedient, super-soldier. Blindly obedient to his adoptive father, he has only one objective: the total destruction of New Genesis! Can Mister Miracle, Big Barda, the New Gods, and the rest of Jack Kirby's "Fourth World" characters stand against the First Son of Apokolips? 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* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #24 Written by Mark Millar; art by Aluir Amancio and Terry Austin; cover by Rick Burchett and Austin In stores August 12. The Parasite ‹ AKA Rudy Jones ‹ is back in town, and he's got Superman's powers! With them, he's knocking over banks and running rampant through Metropolis. But while the name of the game is power and greed, Rudy plans on using his newfound fortunes for another purpose, one which involves impressing a girl! FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* SUPERMAN ANNUAL #10 Written by Dan Jurgens; art by Paul Ryan and Chris Ivy; cover by Bernie Wrightson In stores August 12. The JLA "Ghosts" event continues as Superman is haunted by the spirits of the Phantom Zone villains he executed! Clark Kent looks into the case of a prisoner on death row, even as his alter ego is haunted by the only people Superman has ever killed. Can Superman reconcile these two different aspects of capital punishment and banish his ghosts forever? FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format $2.95* SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS #2 Written by Jeph Loeb; art by Tim Sale; painted cover by Sale and Bjarne Hansen In stores August 5. A young Superman becomes Metropolis' greatest defender as the 4-issue miniseries by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale continues! Superman struggles against terrorists... and a woman obsessed with his celebrity during his early years in Metropolis. Meanwhile, his relationship develops with his number one rival, Lex Luthor, and his number one friend, Lois Lane. FC, 48 pg. (2 of 4) Prestige Format $4.95* DC UNIVERSE ADVENTURE COMICS 80-PAGE GIANT #1 Written and drawn by various; cover by Steve Lightle In stores August 26. Seven tales starring seven of the greatest heroes that ever appeared in the pages of ADVENTURE COMICS, one of the best-loved comic-book titles of all time! In a tale of Wonder Woman (written by John Byrne, with art by Phil Winslade and Tom Palmer), Hippolyta faces the Dark Angel during the close of World War II; Superboy discovers there's no rest for the weary in a story written by Ivan Velez, Jr., with art by Steve Lightle; Supergirl confronts a situation that echoes her own past in a tale written by Joan Weis, with art by Louis Smalls; and Green Arrow learns more than he bargained for while on a "vacation" in a story written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Rick Burchett and Keith Williams. Also, the Legion of Super-Heroes gets some unexpected assistance in a story written by Tom McCraw, with art by Kevin West and Larry Mahlstedt; Billy Batson takes center stage in a Captain Marvel adventure by Pat McGreal, with art by Craig Rousseau; and, finally, in a Tales of the Bizarro World story (written by Tom Peyer, with art by Kevin O'Neill), Bizarro #1's diary provides fascinating clues into the psyche of this twisted perversion of science. FC, 80 pg. 80-page Giant Format $4.95 ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #19 ‹ FINAL ISSUE Written by Steve Vance; art and cover by John Delaney and Ron Boyd In stores August 19. Catwoman steals Wonder Woman's lasso. With it, someone learns the secret of a mysterious statue and becomes the god Kalnos, bent on world domination! The only hope of defeating him requires a team-up between Catwoman and Wonder Woman. The only problem is, well, Princess Diana doesn't trust Catty at all! FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* AQUAMAN #49 Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by J. Calafiore and Mark McKenna In stores August 19. Aquaman and Mera return to Poseidonis for their re-coronation as King and Queen of Atlantis. However, someone wants the throne ‹ none nother than Tempest! And he's got the power to take it! But nothing is as shocking as Mera's revelation on the last page! FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* ARSENAL #1 Written by Devin K. Grayson; art by Rick Mays and Jason Martin; cover by Mays In stores August 12 The next stage in the evolution of the TITANS begins in a 4-issue miniseries guest-starring Black Canary! For years he's been second best. He tried to lead the Titans but fell short. When the JLA needed an archer, they passed him by, choosing Oliver Queen's son instead of his protégé. Now Roy Harper ‹ former heroin addict and one-time Green Arrow sidekick ‹ must consider the failures of his past to face the future and find his own niche as Arsenal. But before he can move forward, there's a problem from the past that needs a speedy resolution. Roy's daughter, Lian, has a fatal disorder and the only one that may be able to provide the cure is the villainous immortal, Vandal Savage. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 pg. (1 of 4) Mando Format $2.50 CHASE #9 Written by D. Curtis Johnson; art by J.H. Williams, III, Mark Bright, Mick Gray, and Bob Almond; art and cover by Williams and Gray In stores August 19. A tale of Chase's private-detective past guest-stars Silver Age Green Lantern Hal Jordan! Hunting the Broken Circle cult in Coast City, Chase takes the case of a "friend" of Green Lantern's ‹ Hal Jordan! FC, 32 pg. STANDARD Format $2.50 CHRONOS #8 Written by John Francis Moore; art by Paul Guinan and Denis Rodier; cover by Guinan and Steve Leialoha In stores August 5. Walker Gabriel and guest-star Baron Winters join forces to stop a raging storm at the center of time. Battling deadly Metrognomes and riding the Ghost Train of Time, Walker is headed for destiny ‹ and possibly his destruction! FC, 32 pg. STANDARD Format $2.50 THE CREEPER #11 Written by Len Kaminski; art and cover by Shawn Martinbrough and Sal Buscema In stores August 12. After the Creeper and Jack Ryder split apart into separate bodies, the Creeper splits again! Every aspect of human madness within Ryder has spawned a different Creeper, and some of them are bad ‹ and we mean bad ‹ crazy! FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DARKSEID VS. GALACTUS: THE HUNGER Written and drawn by John Byrne; cover by Byrne In stores August 26. Timed to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN: THE DARK SIDE, DC reoffers this Prestige Format one-shot (co-published with Marvel Comics). When the Silver Surfer leads the world-devouring Galactus to Apokolips, what follows is a struggle to shake the universe, as even Orion of New Genesis joins Darkseid in the fight to save Apokolips from Galactus' all-consuming hunger. (STAR1128) FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $5.95 ****************** THE FLASH #142 Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Pop Mhan and Chris Ivy; cover by Steve Lightle In stores August 26. Writers Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn return to THE FLASH, and their first issue features ‹ no fooling ‹ the wedding of Wally West and Linda Park! After surviving his encounter with the Black Flash and seeing what life without Linda would be like, Wally has popped the Big Question and he and his longtime lover head to the altar! Will cold feet ‹ or anything else ‹ stop the Fastest Man Alive? For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* THE LIFE STORY OF THE FLASH SC Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Gil Kane, Joe Staton and Tom Palmer; painted cover by Glen Orbik In stores August 5. The popular biography of Silver Age Flash Barry Allen is released in softcover, featuring a brand-new painted cover by Glen Orbik! First alluded to in the now-classic THE FLASH #75, Iris West Allen's biography of her late husband is finally being released in an inexpensive softcover edition. A unique combination of comic-book illustration and prose, this distinctive softcover follows Barry Allen from his humble childhood to his noble death, detailing his transformation from a methodical police scientist to one of the DC Universe's most dynamic heroes ‹ one whose legacy endures years after his death. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE FLASH SECRET FILES #1 Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Paul Ryan, Craig Rousseau, Wayne Faucher, and various; cover by Steve Lightle In stores August 5. Re-offered to coincide with the release of THE LIFE STORY OF THE FLASH Softcover Edition, this one-shot retells the origins of the various members of the "Flash Family." (STAR6899) FC, 64 pg. Miraweb Format $4.95 ****************** GREEN ARROW #137 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Rodolfo Damaggio, Dougie Braithwaite, Will Rosado and various; cover by Damaggio and Robert Campanella In stores August 12. Superman guest-stars in the final present-day issue of GREEN ARROW. It begins with a meeting with Superman and ends with a life-and-death struggle to regain the monastery that was Connor Hawke's boyhood home! Connor reaches an important crossroad in his life as GREEN ARROW artists past and present share art duties on an issue that sees major storylines wrapped up in an unexpected manner. Look for a shocking last page revelation which reveals a key to the future of Connor Hawke... and Green Arrow. (Note: next month, DC solicits the final issue of GREEN ARROW ‹ #1,000,000 ‹ as part of DC's major summer event. See the next issue of Previews for more details.) FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50* GREEN LANTERN #105 Written by Ron Marz; art by Jeff Johnson, Scot Eaton, Bob Wiacek, and Don Hudson; cover by Johnson and Wiacek In stores August 12. Part 5 of the astonishing "Emerald Knights!" Hal Jordan is pummelling the snot out of Guy Gardner and John Stewart, and his next target is Kyle Rayner! Has Hal once again become Parallax? The only one who can stop him is... Hal Jordan? FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* GREEN LANTERN #106 Written by Ron Marz; art and cover by Paul Pelletier and Terry Austin In stores August 26. "Emerald Knights" comes to a time-twisting conclusion! Hal Jordan faces Parallax in a re-created Coast City snatched out of time just moments before it was destroyed. If Hal is sent back in time, he will become Parallax. If he stays in the present, the Earth is doomed. No one dares to come between these two adversaries, except... FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #7 Written by Steve Vance; art by Ron Lim and Chris Ivy; cover by Bernie Wrightson In stores August 5. The "Ghosts" storyline winding through the core JLAers' Annuals continues as Kyle Rayner gets help from an unexpected source: Abin Sur ‹ the Green Lantern who gave Hal Jordan his ring! Abin entreats Kyle to find out how widespread the haunting has become. Kyle ventures into space to discover a Corps of deceased Green Lanterns under control of the evil Nekron, who is using them to cross from his dimension to ours. But Kyle's only chance to defeat Nekron may leave him condemned to the evil being's realm. FC, 48 pg. Standard Format $2.95* GUNS OF THE DRAGON #1 Written and illustrated by Tim Truman; cover by Truman In stores August 5. The debut of an astonishing 4-issue miniseries set in the DC Universe of the 1920s, written and drawn by Tim Truman (JONAH HEX, THE KENTS)! World War I aviator Hans Von Hammer ‹ the "Hammer of Hell." Old West gambler and gunslinger Bat Lash. Brooklyn-born bare-knuckles brawler Biff Bradley. When 1927 China faces a crisis, these three men answer the call in a globe-spanning adventure, seeking a mystical artifact in its last known resting place: the mysterious Dragon Island. But can this unlikely trio survive against a group of ninjas with uncanny, shape-shifting abilities... and the immortal Vandal Savage, to boot? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 pg. (1 of 4) Mando Format $2.50 HARDCORE STATION #4 Written and illustrated by Jim Starlin; cover by Starlin and Joe Rubinstein In stores August 12. Jim Starlin's cosmic miniseries continues! Synnar's evil plans become all too clear when a planet is cruelly destroyed. Will this turn of events spell the end of Hardcore Station itself? Chief Justice Max finds having to work with Synnar unbearable and will do everything within the law ‹ and outside it ‹ to stop him. FC, 32 pg. (4 of 6) Miraweb Format $2.50 HITMAN #31 Written by Garth Ennis; art by John McCrea and Andrew Chiu; cover by McCrea In stores August 26. Part 3 of the 5-part "Tommy's Heroes." Tommy and Bob are on foot and running out of water as they cross the dreaded Tynandan plain in Central Africa, after having refused to murder innocent villagers. Enemy troops are hot on their trail and ready to kill to keep our heroes from crossing the border with news of the massacre. Meanwhile, Natt, Ringo and Hacken search for Tommy and Bob, and there's a good chance that all their paths are gonna cross. And you know what that means. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 IMPULSE #42 Written by William Messner-Loebs; art by Craig Rousseau and Barbara Kaalberg; cover by Rousseau and Wayne Faucher In stores August 12. Virtual pets. Sure they're annoying... but life-threatening? Fused with the hopes and futuristic dreams of their creator, the tiny little critters come to life as gigantic monsters, stomping the heck out of everything in their paths, leaving it up to Impulse to figure out how to save the day. FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $2.25 JLA #23 Written by Grant Morrison; art and cover by Howard Porter and John Dell In stores August 19. The conclusion of writer Grant Morrison's two-part story featuring the year's most surprising guest-star! Superman, Green Lantern and Wonder Woman are trapped ‹ stripped of their powers ‹ in a dream world ruled by the alien Star Conqueror, a being of such unimaginable might that it has already enslaved everyone in North America! Their only hope lies in one boy's blind faith in the World's Greatest Heroes! But how can that be enough against a being the size of a whole continent? Guest-starring the Sandman, Daniel. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* JLA: YEAR ONE #10 Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Barry Kitson and Michael Bair; cover by Kitson In stores August 12. It's every hero for himself as the Justice League unravels at the seams! The Weapons Master, Vandal Savage, and the Brotherhood of Evil have failed to destroy the JLA ‹ but now, as the final battle against Locus comes to its fiery conclusion, the most dangerous threat to the League comes from one of its own! FC, 32 pg. (10 of 12) Miraweb Format $1.99 JLA ANNUAL #2 Written by Ty Templeton; art by Mark Pajarillo and Walden Wong; cover by Bernie Wrightson In stores August 26. DC's "Ghosts" Annuals reach a supernatural climax as JLA heroes, both living and dead, fight to save the world! Longtime JLA nemesis Felix Faust has awakened an ancient evil ‹ and that evil has unleashed all the ghosts that have been plaguing the Leaguers! Now Faust needs the JLA's help to find the one mystic artifact that can save all of Creation. But as the Justice Leaguers circle the globe to perform this vital mission, they encounter the ghosts of former JLA comrades who fell in past battles. Can the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, both living and dead, keep the rest of the world from winding up in the grave? FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format $2.95* JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL #3 Written by Alan Davis; art and cover by Davis and Mark Farmer ELSEWORLDS. In stores August 19. The stunning 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries starring the Justice League in a world without a Superman concludes! The President is dead. The Joint Chiefs of Staff... dead. The entire White House staff... dead. Assassinated by a member of the Justice League! Meanwhile, Catwoman helps Batman put aside his grief and focus on helping the rest of the League as they attempt to rescue the world's imprisoned metahumans in an all-out final stand. But will they fall before a surprise villain? FC, 48 pg. (3 of 3) Prestige Format $4.95* LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #9 Written by Dennis O'Neil; art by Greg Land and Dick Giordano; painted cover by Hugh Fleming In stores August 12. Concluding the 3-part "Peacemakers," revealing the story of the first meeting of one of the greatest teams of the Silver Age ‹ Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Green Arrow Oliver Queen! Hal and Ollie are (surprise!) on opposite sides trying to bring about peace to a war- torn country. Will they get over their differences in time to prevent an assassination that could be their fault? FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* LEGIONNAIRES #65 Written by Roger Stern and Tom McCraw; art and cover by Jeffrey Moy and W.C. Carani In stores August 12. The Legion is victorious after the events of "Dark Circle Rising!", but was the victory worth it? The rift between the United Planets and the Affiliated Planets continues to grow, as even more worlds secede from the U.P. And one Legionnaire is torn by the discovery of the Dark Circle Leader's identity! Perhaps there were no clear-cut winners in this battle, after all. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #109 Written by KC Carlson; art by Dan Davis and Ron Boyd; cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer In stores August 26. A special issue focusing on Violet! This month we turn our eyes to Violet. Actually, it's only one eye... and it's emerald! That's right, it's Vi's worst nightmare come true, as the Emerald Eye returns to take control of the Legionnaire once and for all! If the team was barely able to defeat the Eye last time, what chance does Vi have on her own? FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 LEGION: SCIENCE POLICE #3 Written by David Michelinie; art by Paul Ryan and Joe Rubinstein; cover by John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold In stores August 19. Part 3 of a 4-part miniseries exploring the 30th Century's largest law- enforcement agency! Officer Shadder puts his Science Police badge on the line to uncover the real secret behind the super-powered pseudo-heroes called the Ringers ‹ and loses it! Even worse, someone in this issue loses their life! FC, 32 pg. (3 of 4) Mando Format $2.25 LOBO #56 Written by Alan Grant; art by Greg Luzniak and Mark Pennington; cover by Luzniak and Mark Propst In stores August 19. A billion hearts are breaking ‹ literally ‹ with the news: the baddest bastich in the galaxy's gettin' married! Surely, this is one of the signs of the Apocalypse! Yer cordially invited to be there for Lobo's bone-breakin' bachelor party, vulgar vows, rip-roarin' reception, and the crashing consummation of the nastiest nuptials in history! And any feeb who starts cryin' at the wedding gets fragged! You wuz warned! (Note: This month, DC offers the LOBO MOUSEPAD. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 MAJOR BUMMER #15 ‹ FINAL ISSUE Written by John Arcudi; art by Doug Mahnke and Tom Nguyen; cover by Mahnke In stores August 19. It's the yawn-inspiring conclusion to MAJOR BUMMER, and we saved the last for last. This issue features a special appearance by the JLA ‹ that's right, the JOINT LOUS OF AMERICA ‹ four different versions of Lou Martin teaming up to save the universe and time itself. Will they succeed? Now, if there was going to be a MAJOR BUMMER #16, that'd be a pretty stupid question, but since there isn't, who can say? Finally, a comic book story to which you don't already know the ending! Even in its death throes, MAJOR BUMMER continues to bring you something different. Boy, will you be sorry when it's gone! FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $2.50* MARTIAN MANHUNTER #0 Written by John Ostrander; art and cover by Tom Mandrake In stores August 5. Batman and Superman make cameo appearances in the first issue of a new ongoing series showcasing its heart and soul: J'onn J'onzz, the Martian Manhunter! The writer/artist team responsible for the critically acclaimed THE SPECTRE delves into the secrets of the Manhunter from Mars. What really caused the death of his entire race on Mars? Who is J'onn's greatest enemy? And what is the real secret behind his fear of fire? The secrets begin to unfold here! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $1.99* MARTIAN MANHUNTER ANNUAL #1 Written by Ty Templeton; art by Ariel Olivetti; cover by Bernie Wrightson In stores August 19. The "Ghosts" story winding through the core JLA members' Annuals continues in J'onn J'onzz's first-ever Annual! In his human guise of John Jones, private eye, the Martian Manhunter is hired by a spooky young woman to investigate her own murder! From there things get even weirder as the relentless Manhunter must use his entire range of amazing powers to battle the man behind it all ‹ the mysterious General Washington. It's an investigation that will bring America to the edge of disaster, and bring J'onn J'onzz face to face with the spirits of his dead wife and daughter! FC, 48 pg. Miraweb Format $2.95* THE POWER OF SHAZAM! #43 Written by Jerry Ordway; art by Ordway and Dick Giordano; painted cover by Ordway In stores August 5. A thrilling issue from writer/artist Jerry Ordway introduces the new Bulletgirl! With Billy, Mary and Freddy still in critical condition from last issue's devastating car wreck, the Power of Shazam apparently has found a new home in the form of Chain Lightning ‹ the woman who caused the Marvels' accident! But does Chain Lightning truly control the powers? Or is the malevolent villainess just one of an assortment of multiple personalities in the same body? Meanwhile, without a Captain Marvel to protect Fawcett City ‹ the new Bulletgirl blasts into the fray! (Note: Look for Captain Marvel in ADVENTURE COMICS 80-PAGE GIANT #1, solicited elsewhere in the DC section of Previews.) FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $2.50 RESURRECTION MAN #18 Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art by J. Califiore, Sal Velluto, Ray Snyder, and Bob Almond; cover by Butch Guice In stores August 12. As Mitch's spirit leaves his comatose body, the Resurrection Man encounters the Phantom Stranger and Deadman! In a tale told with two separate art styles for two different realities, Mitch's body lingers in a coma, and his doctors refuse to heed his girlfriend Kim's request: that they let him die. Meanwhile, Mitch's spirit travels to the Dreaming, where he meets up with Cain and Abel in the House of Secrets ‹ and also encounters the Phantom Stranger, learning some interesting information about his past lives in the process. Plus, a major DC villain is out to destroy Mitch ‹ permanently ‹ and only Deadman may be able to save the day. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPECTRE: CRIMES & PUNISHMENTS TP Written by John Ostrander; art and cover by Tom Mandrake In stores August 5. To coincide with the debut of writer John Ostrander's and artist Tom Mandrake's work on MARTIAN MANHUNTER, DC re-offers this popular collection of the team's first four issues of THE SPECTRE. (STAR1038) SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $9.95 ******************* STARMAN #47 Written by James Robinson; art by Steve Yeowell and Wade Von Grawbadger; painted cover by Tony Harris In stores August 5. How fares Opal CIty without a Starman? Jack Knight heads for the stars with Mikall in search of Sadie's brother, former Starman Will Payton. Meanwhile, others, keen to prove their worthiness in Jack's absence, watch over and protect the citizens of Opal. These protectors of course include the O'Dare family and Bobo. Meanwhile, the Black Pirate pays a visit to Sadie, and two familiar citizens of Opal are claimed by horrible deaths. FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #138 Written by Christopher J. Priest; art by M.D. Bright and Greg Adams; cover by Phil Winslade In stores August 26. A stunning cover by Phil Winslade (WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONIA) highlights the conclusion of a 2-part story! Under Circe's spell, Hippolyta has been made to believe that someone else's life is actually her own! Even Wonder Woman's lasso of truth is unable to break the evil sorceress' spell over her mother. Will Diana lose her mother altogether just as she begins her life anew among mankind? (Note: Look for Wonder Woman in ADVENTURE COMICS 80-PAGE GIANT #1 and ADVENTURES IN THE DC UNIVERSE #19, solicited elsewhere in the DC section of Previews.) FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* YOUNG HEROES IN LOVE #17 Written by Dan Raspler; art and cover by Dev Madan and Keith Champagne In stores August 19. When Monstergirl's Uncle comes for a visit, things aren't all that comfortable for the Young Heroes because he's a giant homicidal space alien! Things get good and squishy! Plus: Junior and Zip-Kid have a moment, and an old friend of Off-Ramp saves the day! FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $2.50 YOUNG JUSTICE #2 Written by Peter David; art and cover by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker In stores August 5. DC's newest super-team's first adventure in its own series may be its last! The mysterious Super-Cycle sends Robin, Superboy and Impulse hurling from one corner of the world to the other in an over-the-top adventure, eventually landing them face to face with the evil of Rip Roar, a nasty guy with no use for kids. He easily beats Superboy and Impulse leaving Robin alone to face the malevolent creature. The Boy Wonder's only salvation may be the Super- Cycle itself. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE ANIMANIACS #41 Written by Sean Carolan, Jennifer Moore and Matt Wayne; drawn by Leo Batic and Omar Aranda In stores August 12. You'll never see your favorite bedtime stories the same after Slappy eviscerates Mother Goose 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, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS #14 ‹ COW AND CHICKEN Written by Michael Kraiger; art by S.M. Taggart and Bill Alger In stores August 19. In "School Bus Fuss," Cow becomes a member of the Safety Patrol and goes power-mad, Chicken takes over for the school bus driver, and the Red Guy is at the throttle of a 20-ton diesel train full of dangerous chemicals heading toward the railroad crossing! Plus, in "Curse of the Platypus Paw," Chicken is miserable when he gets exactly what Cow wishes for. FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* THE FLINTSTONES AND THE JETSONS #15 Written by Matt Wayne and Allen Neuwirth; art by Gary Fields, Glen Hanson and Mike DeCarlo In stores August 5. George Jetson thinks his boss can't possibly get worse ‹ until Mr. Spacely rubs a magic lamp and becomes the most powerful being in the universe!!! Meanwhile, Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm are home alone with Gobby Gruesome ‹ in the Gruesome's house! FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #45 Written and drawn by various In stores August 26. When Marvin kidnaps Bugs for his luxurious warm pelt, he's in for a really "Bad Hare Day." If you think there's no such thing as ghosts, you may be surprised at what Sylvester Jr. finds in his basement in "Terror From Down Under." And Daffy cracks some reeeeeeeeally bad jokes in "Wise-Cwacker." FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* PINKY AND THE BRAIN #26 Written by Jesse Leon McCann; drawn by Walter Carzon and Nelson Luty In stores August 5. Brain and Pinky fight for the right to shave their heads, be verbally abused, and run until they puke as they train to become Navy Seals in "G.I. Brain." Then it's time to put on a dress and party with the Puritans when Brain is branded with "The Scarlet Lettuce." (Retailers, please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled.) FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #15 Written by Michael Kraiger and Chris Duffy; art by Joe Staton, Tim Harkins and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Staton and Pepoy In stores August 12. When the Mystery, Inc. gang visits the rodeo, they can't decide which is scarier ‹ the shadowy ghost, or the rootin'-tootin' rodeo clowns. The back-up story is scary in a different way, as Scooby lands alone on a South Pacific island and is mistaken for the legendary enemy of... the Volcano Demon! FC, 32 pg. Standard Format $1.99* VERTIGO THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: AUBERON'S TALE #3 Written by Bronwyn Carlton; art by Peter Gross and Vince Locke; painted cover by Hermann Mejia In stores August 26. The sequel to the BOOKS OF FAERIE miniseries concludes, revealing the secrets of the early life of King Auberon. Long live the King? Auberon is finally crowned King of Faerie, but close advisers have been plotting his overthrow all along. How will the young monarch avoid their trap? MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (3 of 3) Rebax Format $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #53 Written by Peter Gross; art by Gross and Temujin; painted cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In stores August 12. Tim Hunter's first day at a new school turns ugly, as the mysterious Thomas begins testing the young mage's power... and the disappearance of a teacher leads to a surprise revelation about Tim's step-brother Cyril. Meanwhile, the Other continues his murderous rampage across the Worlds. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: TRANSFORMATIONS TP Written by John Ney Rieber; art by Peter Gross; painted cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In stores August 26. A new paperback collection of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC includes Tim Hunter's latest encounter with Death of the Endless. In other stories contained in TRANSFORMATIONS (reprinted from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #21-25), Tim is turned into a cat, faces an age-old enchantress, and turns 14; while his sometimes girlfriend Molly finds herself drawn into the realm of Faerie. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 128 pg. Trade paperback $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF MAGIC TP Written by Neil Gaiman; art by John Bolton, Scott Hampton, Charles Vess, and Paul Johnson In stores August 5. DC reoffers this collection of the stunningly painted original THE BOOKS OF MAGIC miniseries, written by THE SANDMAN's Neil Gaiman. Tim Hunter is introduced to VERTIGO's greatest practitioners of magic ‹ among them John Constantine, the Phantom Stranger, and Zatanna ‹ and must choose whether or not to join their ranks. (STAR0415) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 200pg, FC $19.95 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: BINDINGS TP Written by John Ney Rieber; art by Gary Amaro and Peter Gross; cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In stores August 5. Timed to coincide with the release of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: TRANSFORMATIONS trade paperback, DC reoffers this collection, reprinting issues #1-4 of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC ongoing series. (STAR0931) MATURE READERS FC, 112 pg. Trade paperback $12.95 ********************* THE DREAMING #29 Written by Peter Hogan; art by Peter Snejbjerg; cover by Dave McKean In stores August 19. The House of Mystery lies in ashes, but the real destruction is just beginning for Cain, as he and a host of scorched mysteries must take refuge in Abel's House of Secrets. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ENIGMA TP Written by Peter Milligan; art and cover by Duncan Fegredo In stores August 12. Reoffered to coincide with the debut of THE MINX, DC reoffers this strange tale of sexual identity, flying lizards, and super-heroes, written by THE MINX's Peter Milligan. When Michael Smith's childhood hero, the Enigma, seemingly steps out of the comics into the real world, Michael is overcome by a terrible desire to find him, an obsession that could destroy the world. (STAR1115) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $19.95 ******************* ESSENTIAL VERTIGO: THE SANDMAN #27 Written by Neil Gaiman; art by Kelley Jones and Dick Giordano; painted cover by Dave McKean In stores August 5. Re-presenting Part 6 of "Season of Mists" from THE SANDMAN #27. The burning question of who will rule Hell is finally settled, but the shocking outcome invokes the wrath of one demonic sore loser, Azazel. Renouncing the Dream King's hospitality, Azazel challenges Morpheus to find Nada before he devours her soul, bite by torturous bite. (Note: This month, DC offers the SANDMAN MUG. Look elsewhere in the DC section of Previews for more details.) MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format $2.25 ESSENTIAL VERTIGO: SWAMP THING #24 ‹ FINAL ISSUE Written by Alan Moore; art by Stan Woch and Ron Randall; cover by Stephen Bissette and John Totleben In stores August 12. The final issue of the black-and-white reprinting of writer Alan Moore's classic run on SWAMP THING concludes with "Windfall," a self-contained story from SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #43. Two Louisiana locals ‹ a drug addict and a woman suffering from cancer ‹ sample life on the Swampy side, when a hippie "pothead" peddles one of the Earth Elemental's potent, edible tubers. As Swamp Thing's essence takes its psychedelic toll on each user, two shockingly different cosmic views of nature emerge. No interior ads. MATURE READERS B&W, 24 pg. Rebax Format $2.25 HELLBLAZER #130 Written by Garth Ennis; art by John Higgins; painted cover by Glenn Fabry In stores August 26. Part 2 of the 5-part "Son of Man," a "supernatural gangster saga" written by PREACHER's Garth Ennis. Fifteen years ago, John Constantine did the one thing that magic cannot do ‹ raise the dead ‹ and tried to forget what he'd let loose on the world. Today, John must trace a path back to that dreadful night and face up to its ungodly consequences, as the London Underworld braces for what's shaping up to be an all-out mob war. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 HOUSE OF SECRETS #24 Written by Steven T. Seagle; art and painted cover by Teddy Kristiansen In stores August 12. What hidden truths lie in the chilling rafters of the House of Secrets' uppermost regions? The self-contained "Attic" reveals the price of salvation ‹ and the cost of a human soul ‹ to resident squatter Rain Harper. But just as the demonic basement demanded a price for its arcane information, so too does the attic, an angelic realm in no short supply of mysterious spirits intent on rending Rain's Seattle circle of friends apart. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format $2.50 THE INVISIBLES VOLUME 2 #19 Written by Grant Morrison; art by Chris Weston and Ray Kryssing; painted cover by Brian Bolland In stores August 26. Part 3 of the 4-part "Black Science II." This all-action assault issue features the Invisibles' final attack on the Dulce military base and the final, fateful confrontation between Robin and Quimper ‹ a confrontation that changes one of them forever. Boy makes a difficult decision about her relationship with Jack ‹ not to mention her future with the team ‹ and the Outer Church opens its doors, revealing a few secrets of the cosmos. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format $2.50 JONNY DOUBLE #2 Written by Brian Azzarello; art by Eduardo Risso; painted cover by Mark Chiarello In stores August 19. The counter-culture private detective of the 1960s is brought to the '90s with a VERTIGO twist. Jonny and his gang raid the long-forgotten bank account belonging to Al Capone, only to discover that the account wasn't closed after all! The scene smells of a set-up, but a few things are certain: they've taken someone's money, he's hot on their trail, and that someone just might be closer than they think. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (2 of 4) Rebax Format $2.95 THE MINX #1 Written by Peter Milligan; art and cover by Sean Phillips In stores August 12. VERTIGO's newest ongoing series begins as a nice Jewish girl discovers she has an alien heritage in "SexDeath," Part 1 of the 3-part "The Chosen." As America eagerly awaits the return of the mysterious MonkeyGod ‹ a monkey who was sent into space years ago and who may or may not be the new Messiah ‹ young Anna Schwarz must deal with a multitude of problems that have disrupted her life. Most notable among these disruptions is The Minx, an unpleasant little voice that lurks within her who is trying to take over the one thing that she and Anna have in common ‹ her body. Meanwhile, a demented hermaphrodite who thinks that he/she/it is the new messiah embarks on a mad Manhattan killing spree. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format $2.50 MUKTUK WOLFSBREATH: HARD-BOILED SHAMAN #3 Written by Terry LaBan; art by Steve Parkhouse; painted cover by Alex Horley In stores August 19. Muktuk Wolfsbreath's first VERTIGO adventure comes to an end in the final issue of this exciting 3-issue miniseries. The mystery inside the mystery sucks Muktuk into a showdown with his old lover, but behind the shapely Nusqua lies the vastly more deadly shape of the Great Mother herself. MATURE READERS 32 pg. (3 of 3) Rebax Format $2.50 NEVADA #6 Written by Steve Gerber; art by Phil Winslade and Steve Leialoha; painted cover by Winslade In stores August 26. The first NEVADA miniseries concludes with a bang ‹ a Big Bang. Ogden Locke is dead, and he's passed the torch of Rift Warrior to Nevada. Will she survive an intra- dimensional battle that pits her against a universe filled with fear and slime vampires? And will it even hold a candle to what's happening on Earth, where her nearest and dearest are being carted off to death row? MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (6 of 6) Rebax Format $2.50 PREACHER #42 Written by Garth Ennis; art by Steve Dillon; painted cover by Glenn Fabry In stores August 5. Jesse settles into his new job, the enigma that is the town of Salvation continues to reveal itself, and the latest unforgettable villain enters the scene ‹ the Meatman! (Note: this issue includes an 8-page preview of THE MINX #1.) MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Rebax Format $2.50 SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE #66 Written by Steven T. Seagle; art by Guy Davis; cover by Gavin Wilson and Richard Bruning In stores August 19. Part 2 of the 4-part "The Goblin." The city that never sleeps gets an evil new reason to stay awake at night. Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman, feels powerless in his attempts to stop the shriveled child-creature known as the Goblin and its nightmarish nighttime missions. And while Wesley's paramour Dian Belmont might be the one person who could intervene in his personal hell and help stop Manhattan's latest wave of terror, another man has drawn her attention away from heart and home. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #14 Written by Warren Ellis; art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; cover by Jae Lee In stores August 12. Part 2 of the 6-part "Year of the Bastard" storyline, featuring cover art by Jae Lee! As the Presidential election heats up, a barely-in-control Spider Jerusalem breaks in a new assistant, beats up an old lady, and tries to get inside the mind (shudder) of a politician. MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. Mando Format $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE Written and drawn by various; painted wraparound cover by Brian Bolland In stores August 5. To coincide with the release of THE MINX #1, DC reoffers the Eisner Award-nominated special that introduced Anna Schwarz. (STAR7163) MATURE READERS FC, 96 pg. Rebax Format $7.95 ****************** HELIX DEAD CORPS(E) #2 Written by Christopher Hinz; art and cover by Steve Pugh In stores August 5. Death is not the end for a soldier of the future in this exciting new HELIX miniseries. At last it can be revealed: the story of the life and death of C.J. Rataan, squad leader of Dead Corps. C.J. had it all ‹ a great career, a loving fiancee, the respect of his peers. He never thought much about the plight of the "expireds," the revived dead people treated as second-class citizens by normal society. But when he's gunned down in cold blood, C.J.'s whole "life" changes ‹ and he won't rest till he can avenge his own murder. FC, 32 pg. (2 of 4) Mando Format $2.50 MICHAEL MOORCOCK'S MULTIVERSE #12 Written by Michael Moorcock; art by Walter Simonson and John Ridgway; cover by Simonson In stores August 19. The cosmos-spanning Eternal Champion maxiseries concludes! The great battle between Law and Chaos comes to a close, presenting an alternate, mirror image of the conclusion to Moorcock's "Stormbringer." MATURE READERS FC, 32 pg. (12 of 12) Rebax Format $2.50 SHEVA'S WAR #1 Written and painted by Christopher Moeller; painted cover by Moeller In stores August 26. Writer-artist Christopher Moeller brings his groundbreaking "Iron Empires" universe to HELIX in this 5-issue miniseries! The place: Taramai, a backwater world. Ahmi Sheva, a Baroness serving as Taramai's militia commander, enlivens her bored existence with a long series of affairs behind her husband's back. But when Taramai faces an invasion from the monstrous Vaylen, Sheva must choose between her former mentor ‹ who has made an unholy alliance with the Vaylen ‹ and the safety of the planet she thought she despised. Will she stand with her adopted world and fight for its survival, or abandon her duty for an old loyalty? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 pg. (1 of 5) Miraweb Format No interior ads. $2.95 PARADOX PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG BOOK OF HOAXES Written and drawn by various In stores August 12. Would we lie to you? Timed to coincide with the release of THE BIG BOOK OF THE WEIRD WILD WEST (early-solicited in last month's Previews), this reoffered volume features some of the most incredible scams ever perpetrated on an unsuspecting public, as interpreted by some of the finest writers and artists in comics. (STAR2346) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 192pg, B&W $14.95 ********************* GON WILD! Written and illustrated by Masashi Tanaka In stores August 26. Two sold-out Gon collections ‹ HERE TODAY, GON TOMORROW! and GOING, GOING... GON ‹ are reprinted in one, extra-thick volume for a lower cover price! Writer/artist Masashi Tanaka's popular Manga adventures of the toughest little dinosaur you've ever seen are made complete with this new collection, featuring seven wordless stories of the fierce, but always loveable, Gon. For more information, see the feature article. Sale of this edition is limited to the U.S. and Canada. B&W, 224 pg. Paradox Compact Format $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GON COLOR SPECTACULAR Written and painted by Masashi Tanaka; cover by Tanaka In stores August 19. To coincide with the release of GON WILD!, DC reoffers this stunning, full- color Prestige Format one-shot that featured six brand-new stories of the world's last dinosaur. Sale of this edition is limited to the U.S. and Canada. (STAR7664) FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format $5.95 ******************** MAD MAD MAGAZINE #373 Written and drawn by the Usual Gang of Idiots In stores August 12. As the warm breezes of summer caress us, we know that all too soon, the icy chills of fall and winter will be upon us, and the fields will lie fallow in their wake. How will the new issue of MAD make things better, you ask? Well, it couldn't hurt. B&W, 48 pg. Magazine Format $2.50* TALES CALCULATED TO DRIVE YOU MAD #5 Written and drawn by the Usual Gang of Idiots In stores August 19. The full-color reprints of the original, groundbreaking issues of MAD continue with this issue, re-presenting MAD #13-15, including the astonishing Plastic Man parody "Plastic Sam!". Among the gems found within: "Prince Violent!"; "Robinson Crusoe!"; "Manduck the Magician"; and "Gasoline Valley!". FC, 96 pg. (5 of 8) Magazine Format $3.99* RETAIL PRODUCTS BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES T-SHIRT Art by Ty Templeton DCU. Early-solicited; in stores September 16. A 100% cotton, royal blue t-shirt featuring black and white art from Ty Templeton's cover to BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #1. Available in large and extra-large. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in August, solicited this month in Previews. L-XL T-Shirt $16.95 CATWOMAN MOUSEPAD Art by Jim Balent DCU. Early-solicited; in stores September 23. Our second series of hard-topped mousepads showcasing the "Faces of the DC Universe" begins with this beautiful 8" x 9 1/2" mousepad featuring art from Jim Balent's enticing cover to CATWOMAN #52. Note: This item is early- solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in August, solicited this month in Previews. FC, Mousepad $15.95 THE ENDLESS PEWTER SET Based on sketches by Teddy Kristiansen VERTIGO. Early-solicited; in stores October 21. Just in time for the 10th anniversary of THE SANDMAN, DC offers this beautiful set of pewter statues of the Endless, based on sketches by Teddy Kristiansen (HOUSE OF SECRETS). This set includes each of the seven Endless ‹ Dream, Death, Destiny, Desire, Depair, Destruction, and Delirium ‹ cast in solid pewter and nestled in a matte 9" x 8 3/8" black box. Figures range in height from 1 1/2" to 4" high. Sets come packaged with an official certificate of authenticity. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: THE ENDLESS PEWTER SET is limited to a maximum production run of 3,000. 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 August, solicited this month in Previews. Pewter set (7 pcs.) $175.00 STAR OF THE MONTH JOKER MINI-STATUE Sculpted by William Paquet; based on a design by Graham Nolan DCU. In stores August 5. An affordable, small-size recreation of The Clown Prince of Crime, reoffered to coincide with the release of BATMAN: I, JOKER! Batman's greatest foe addresses a skull in "Alas, poor Yorick" fashion, measuring 6 1/8" h x 3 7/8" w x 3 1/8" d. (STAR7412) FC, Mini-statue $39.95 ******************* KINGDOM COME SUPERMAN STATUE Sculpted and designed by Alex Ross ELSEWORLDS. Early-solicited; in stores September 16. The first cold-cast porcelain statue ever sculpted by KINGDOM COME painter Alex Ross (UNCLE SAM), this monochromatic, metallic vision of the stern KINGDOME COME Superman stands a full 14 1/2" tall, including base (full dimensions: 14 1/2" x 10" x 4 1/2"), and features a 4" x 1" brass name plate imprinted with the words "THE MAN OF STEEL." Included with each individually numbered statue is an individually autographed, 4-color 8 1/2" x 11" print of Ross' preparatory sketch, in envelope. Each statue comes packaged with an official certificate of authenticity. This statue is Part 1 of a planned set of two KINGDOM COME-inspired DC Comics statues sculpted by Alex Ross. The KINGDOM COME SHAZAM! STATUE is scheduled to be released in 1999. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: THE KINGDOM COME SUPERMAN 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 August, solicited this month in Previews. Statue $250.00 LOBO MOUSEPAD Art by Carl Critchlow and Mark Propst DCU. Early-solicited; in stores September 23. Our second series of hard-topped mousepads showcasing the "Faces of the DC Universe" continues with an 8" x 9 1/2" mousepad featuring th' Main Man hisself, as seen on the cover of LOBO #46. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in August, solicited this month in Previews. FC, Mousepad $15.95 ROBIN POSTER Painted art by Joe DeVito DCU. Early-solicited; in stores September 9. Tim Drake sist on top of an assortment of defeated villains as Robin in this colorful 22" x 34" poster, painted by Joe DeVito based on his own design. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in August, solicited this month in Previews. FC, Poster $6.95 THE SANDMAN MUG Art by Dave McKean, Jill Thompson and Vince Locke VERTIGO. Early-solicited; in stores September 30. A series of three VERTIGO mugs concludes with a stunning white-porcelain mug featuring artwork from THE SANDMAN! One side features painted, 4-color art by Dave McKean from the original cover of THE SANDMAN: THE DOLL'S HOUSE trade paperback, with the other side featuring a black-and-white logo and line art by Jill Thompson and Vince Locke from THE SANDMAN #46. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in August, solicited this month in Previews. FC, Mug $14.95 SUPERMAN MOUSEPAD Art by Rick Burchett and Terry Austin DCU. Early-solicited; in stores September 23. Our second series of hard-topped mousepads showcasing the "Faces of the DC Universe" continues with an 8" x 9 1/2" mousepad featuring the Man of Steel, as seen on the cover of SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #14. Note: This item is early-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in August, solicited this month in Previews. FC, Mousepad $15.95 SUPERMAN RING DCU. Early-solicited; in stores September 30. The heroic emblem of the Man of Steel... in silver! Each beautiful, solid-cast sterling silver ring features Superman's S-shield. Available in sizes 6 through 13 (whole sizes only). Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN RING 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 August, solicited this month in Previews. Ring $79.95 IMAGE COMICS ASCENSION #8 Top Cow Comics (W) Dave Finch (P) Dave Finch & Randy Green (I) Victor Llamas With Andy accused of killing Sophocles by Marcus, the Mineans¹ new leader Petra has no choice but to exile the human from Minea. So Andy and Lucien must return home, but after all they¹ve seen and done, where will can they go now? Meanwhile, Grigorieff also returns home with his Dayak followers as he embarks on a new scheme that will spell trouble for humanity quite soon... FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/19/98 AGE OF HEROES: WEX #1 An Image Comic (Script) James D. Hudnall (Art / Cover) Angel Fernandez The cult of Age of Heroes is growing fast. This stand alone special is the beginning of a new batch of stories from writer James Hudnall. Wex has come across a small army of Vurtex who have destroyed a village. The reason for their on slaught is tied to a plan that could unmake all of creation. Veteran artist Angel Fernandez, known for his work in Europe and South America makes his American debut in a big way. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BATTLE CHASERS PRELUDE #1 Cliffhanger Productions / Another Universe.com (W) Joe Madureira & Munier Sharrieff (P) Joe Madureira (I) Tom McWeeney The rumors are true! Before he created Battle Chasers #1, superstar artist Joe Madureira released an extremely limited edition Battle Chasers prelude story. Featuring art by Joe Madureira, an original story featuring the first appearance of several major characters, and a special Battle Chasers sketchbook, this 16 page, full color comic was originally available only through a special mail order offer. By popular demand, first printings of this exclusive comic are now being offered to retailers. Only 20,000 copies of this comic are available, and because of the extremely limited nature, allocations may occur. FC, 16pg $5.00 Guaranteed In Stores 8/5/98 BIG BANG COMICS #22 An Image Comic (Stories / Art) Daniel Reed, Mark Shirmer, Dan Preece & others (Cover) Tom King The KNIGHT WATCHMAN and KID GALAHAD battle crime from the skies when their arch- enemy the nefarious PINK FLAMINGO builds an ³Animal Essence Extraction Device² which endows him with the abilities of his feathered friends, including the power to fly in ³The Bird Man of Midway City!² Then, through the fabric of dimensional time and space steps that amazing adventurer known as the DIMENSIONEER! But even he may be powerless against the inhuman intellect of DR. INSECT and his unconquerable army of ANT MEN in this tale by Daniel Reed! All this, plus more thrills and excitement! b&w, 32pg $2.95 CHANNEL ZERO #4 An Image Comic by Brian Wood Brutal, stark art combine with neurotic storytelling in Channel Zero: Filter. In this issue, we are placed again in a society where freedom of expression and creativity are stifled at the hands of militant special interest groups and an apathetic population content with their cable TV and tabloid newspapers. But what happens when the laws are broken, not by an organized resistance, but by an average citizen, walking home late one night, who decides he¹s had enough? Brian Wood returns with a series of self-contained one-shots expanding upon his critically-acclaimed three- issue miniseries. b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE C.H.I.X. THAT TIME FORGOT #1 Studiosaurus (W/P/I) Karl Kesel, Terry Dodson, Matt Haley, Aaron Lopresti, Hilary Barta, Tom Simmons, Jeff Johnson, Ron Randall, Paul Ryan, Gary Martin, Randy Emberlin Totally confused by the sell-out success of C.H.I.X. #1, the gang at Studiosaurus (along with Ryan, Barta, and Johnson) decided to do it again! Bonus--this one actually has a story!! Having inadvertently destroyed Silicone City, Good Girl (the world¹s mightiest babe) enlists the aid of her mentor Charles Ruffage in sending her back in time to put things right (and save her beloved Piggie). Instead, Good Girl is thrust into the time stream, bouncing from the distant past to the far-flung future, encountering C.H.I.X. throughout history like Deadeye DD, Maiden USA, Rockets McBoomBoom, Bertha Buttress, Anne Atomic and more! Will our heroine be able to get back in time to defend Earth from the invading fleet of Piguanas?! Well, this is Good Girl we¹re talking about... FC, 40pg $2.95 CLASSIC ALEX TOTH ZORRO TRADE PAPERBACK VOLUME 2 (OF 2) An Image Comic (P/I) Alex Toth (Cover/Intro) Alex Toth (Afterward) Michael Golden Here it is for the first time this decade--rare out of print Zorro stories by the legendary comic artist Alex Toth. He¹s still the master of storytelling, an impeccable, draftsman and one of the best cartoonists in the business. Marvel at the dynamics, the energy and the simplicity of presentation. As Michael Golden says, ³Any artist who is an artist loves his work!² Now is your chance to see why and have these classic stories for your very own. Great tie-in for the new MASK OF ZORRO movie starring Antonio Banderas and Anthony Hopkins. It¹s not too late to order Volume #1. SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $15.95 CRIMSON #4 Cliffhanger Productions (W) Brian Augustyn (P) Humberto Ramos (I) Sandra Hope She¹s sexy, she¹s lethal, she¹s French, and no wolf would ever dream of messing with her. She¹s the Red Hood--a demon hunter who¹s out for blood! Humberto Ramos¹ foray into the dark world of a young vampire continues as we meet the most dangerous beauty in the Big Apple--and discover that she¹s trying to uncover a conspiracy involving Alex...and his family! FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/12/98 CURSE OF THE SPAWN #24 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Alan McElroy (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf & Todd McFarlane (Color) Todd Broeker Overt-War is on a vengeful rampage and New York City¹s only hope of stopping the apocalyptic madness is to unleash PANDEMIC. From a government run psychiatric prison, PANDEMIC is a madman without fear, without sanity and without limits. Prepare for battle. FC, 32pg $1.95 CY-GOR DELUXE FIGURE McFarlane Toys The king of the urban jungle just got bigger. Cy-Gor the powerful primate with cyber enhanced strength swings his way on to the toy shelves domestically in October 1998. This massive ape comes with interchangeable hand and his chest cavity opens up to reveal his mysterious monkey minion. Figure PI DANGER GIRL: THE DANGEROUS COLLECTION #1 Cliffhanger Productions (W) J. Scott Campbell & Andy Hartnell (P) J. Scott Campbell (I) Alex Garner Too dangerous to miss! The first Danger Girl collection features the ground breaking premiere issue, as well as the incredibly rare and hard to find preview story that directly leads into DG #1! Under-order this baby at the risk of losing customers! ADDED BONUS: Besides 40 awesome pages of all-out Campbell & Hartnell action, this book also includes all the various covers from the preview and the first issue (including the Chromium cover!) PLUS never before seen sketches by J. Scott Campbell along with insightful commentary by Campbell and Hartnell. Plus a couple of surprises! And it comes wrapped in a brand new EMBOSSED cover by J. Scott Campbell, to boot! FC, 56pg $5.95 Guaranteed In Stores 8/26/98 DARKCHYLDE #1 Majesty Graphics (W/P) Randy Queen (I) Jason Gorder This is it, the one you¹ve been waiting for, and it¹s finally HERE. This summer Randy Queen returns to full penciling and writing chores on the title that took the comic industry by storm, and THAT was just a WARMUP! In this first installment of the next bi-monthly DARKCHYLDE story arc, Ariel finds out the hard way that ³moving on² isn¹t always easy. Especially when something just happens to roll into town just as she¹s on her way out. Something that¹s angry. Something that¹s sinister. Something that just happens to KNOW all about Ariel¹s past, and how she came to be who she is. Old favorites will return, new ones will be introduced, and all-new mysteries will begin to unravel. Get set. The wait is over. The appetizers are done, and the main course is here! FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/26/98 DARKMINDS #2 An Image Comic (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee, Alan Tam (Colors) Angelo Tsang Nagawa and Nakiko find themselves at odds with a deadly band of bikers after discovering the mutilated body of one of a rival gang member in the latest murder committed by the Paradox. But what is their involvement? What, if any, is their connection with Macropolis¹ most infamous serial killer? Also look forward to seeing some insights into Nkik¹s past that even Nakiko may not be aware of. All that much and more as Image and Dreamwave bring you DarkMinds Chapter #2: Neon Dragon. FC, 32pg $2.50 DARKNESS AND DARKLINGS POSTER Top Cow Comics (P) Joe Benitez (I) Joe Weems V (C) Tyson Wengler This frightening image of everyone¹s favorite hitman and his wicked little minions is now ready to darken up your walls in jumbo poster format. FC, 24x36 $4.99 Guaranteed in Stores 8/5/98 DESPERATE TIMES #2 An Image Comic by Chris Eliopoulos (Cover) Erik Larsen & Chris Eliopoulos The boys are at it again! Toad and Marty get into more trouble as they make their way to a strip joint! More bizarre and funny than before, this book is a must pick-up for a good chuckle! b&w, 24pg $2.95 DEVASTATOR #3 An Image Comic (Script) James Hudnall (Art / Cover) Greg Horn The conclusion to book one. John Blake has become the Devastator. He has taken on an army of gang members and the police in order to find out what happened to him. Now John faces his ultimate challenge. A squad of enemies also equipped with the Devastator chip. Can he regain his sanity and his honor without becoming a victim of the Combine¹s evil plot? b&w, 32pg $2.95 DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY #6 (RESOLICITED) WildStorm Productions (W) Jim Lee (P) Jim Lee (I) Scott Williams Details of Christine Blaze¹s involvement in Operation Divine Right are revealed as Max Faraday discovers both the true source of his powers and the location of his captured love, Susanna Chaste. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/5/98 DV8 #21 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Mike Heisler (P) Al Rio (I) Trevor Scott The three-part story arc chronicling DV8¹s first mission for I.O. concludes with the sudden arrival of ARTHRAX, whose touch can bring disaster and even death for Gen-Actives! To end his mad scheme to poison the world¹s oceans, the Deviants have no choice but to face him directly--but when the team¹s leader, Frostbite, falls at his hand, will ANY of them survive? FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/19/98 FATHOM #2 Top Cow Comics (W/P) Michael Turner (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathon D. Smith The most eagerly anticipated book of 1998, MICHAEL TURNER¹S FATHOM, continues! Haunted by dreams that reflect a mysterious past she has no memory of , Aspen ventures down to an undersea facility devoted to oceanographic research. Once there, she becomes embroiled in an international incident between the American and Japanese armed forces. Why are they fighting? And what is the dark secret inhabiting this facility that they¹re both so concerned with? We¹re not saying... FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 9/2/98 GEN13 #32 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) John Arcudi (P) Gary Frank (I) Cam Smith There¹s a storm brewing off the coast of Florida, and we ain¹t talkin¹ about Hurricane Angie. Y¹see, a bit of a rift has developed between Lynch and Alex Fairchild. The point of contention? Gen13 itself! What starts out as a heated discussion about the future welfare and safety of the Gen-active gang turns into something that gives new meaning to the expression ³ a meeting of the minds.² As for Hurricane Angie, she¹s on her way too--just to make sure everybody¹s in on the action. And when the angry storm passes, two kids are missing!!! Scary, huh? PLUS--the first in a series of Gen13 solo back-up stories, this one featuring Sarah Rainmaker at her Politically Correct finest. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/12/98 GEN13 BOOTLEG #21 WildStorm Productions (W) Steven Grant (P/I) David Williams Trying to enjoy his favorite superhero television show at home, Grunge finds his screen idol mercilessly mocked by his fellow teammates. Angered and finding his own ego challenged, Grunge bets Fairchild that he can spend a night on the town fighting crime alone. The only problem is, he isn¹t allowed to use his normal superpowers. So it¹s brain and brawn to the rescue as Grunge must become Gorilla Guy, the Ape Crusader and hero of the night! But even aided by Roxy as his sidekick Chimpanzella, can even this new dynamic team withstand and defeat the surprise new menace of Boss Kong? FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/26/98 GOLDFISH COLLECTION An Image Comic (W/A) Brian Michael Bendis Finally, the entire crime graphic novel GOLDFISH will be collected into a sharp, artist-approved trade paperback. Goldfish is the story of an enigmatic grifter with a heart of gold, who returns to his old haunts to find his old flame, Lauren, practically running the city¹s underbelly, and his oldest friend and ex-partner in crime, Izzy, a police detective. But GOLDFISH has come back for one reason, and one reason only, for his son. Goldfish is, even as we speak, in fast track development at Miramax for a feature film written by Bendis. This new collection will feature a brand new overall design, crisp white paper, and a beautiful end flap cover. Plus a brand new GOLDFISH prose story written especially for this collection. This edition will be the only place to get this long sold out crime series. An essetial buy for your comic book library. All orders for the previously solicited MOJO press edition are cancelled. SC, 7x10, 272pg, b&w $??.?? JACKIE CHAN¹S SPARTAN X #6 An Image Comic (W/P) Michael Golden (I) Rick Magyar (Cover) Michael Golden One of the most influential artists in comics teams up with one of the greatest action stars of all time to create this all new action-packed comic book. It¹s been building for five issues! Now this first Spartan X- Hell-Bent-Hero-For-Hire story arch comes together like the rock-hard fist of Jackie to a villain¹s chop. What are the dynamics between Spartan X, the determined Clytie and the deadly Zenshi? Just what makes General Crenshaw such a stick-in-the-mud? Will the Yakuza Warlord, Manga, capture the armor of heaven? Just what is the power of this fabeled armor? Does the daffy Romra Cult even have a clue? All will be revealed in this earth-shaking climax of, ³The Armor of Heaven²!! And speaking of ³The Reclusive ONe², everyone¹s favorite grouch (Golden) is here with his own gallery pages. Ships with an alternate photo cover. b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.95 JIM LEE¹S C-23 #5 WildStorm Productions (W) Jeff Mariotte (P) Alexander Lozano (I) John Nyberg (Cover) Richard Corben Corbin finds himself accepted at the Angelan Haven, and into the presence of the Queen Mother herself! But what does his appearance there mean to the Angelans? Is he an emmisary of peace, or the bringer of destruction? You can only find out here! This issue¹s cover is by one of comics¹ all-time greats, special guest cover artist Richard Corben (no relation)! FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/19/98 JINX: TORSO #1 An Image Comic (S) Brian Michael Bendis, Marc Andreyko (A) Brian Michael Bendis Based on a true story. Cleveland, 1930. Elliot Ness, fresh from his legendary Chicago triumph over Al Capone and associates, set his sights on Cleveland, and went on a crusade that matched, and sometimes even surpassed, his past accomplishments. But dismembered body parts started washing up in a concentrated area of Lake Erie sound. Headless torsos that left no clues to their identity or reason for death. Anywhere from twelve to thirty victims can be attributed to the media dubbed TORSO MURDERER, America¹s first true serial killer. A horror unlike anything America had ever seen. Elliot Ness and his colorful gang of THE UNKNOWNS chased this killer; through the underbelly of Cleveland for years. As far as the public was concerned, he was never captured. But what really happened is even more shocking. Jinx creator Bendis will debut a new storytelling style and approach to his noirish drawing for this series. b&w, 48pg $3.95 KABUKI #5 An Image Comic (W/A) David Mack It¹s the issue everyone¹s been waiting for! So far this series has brought you History, Mystery, Intrigue, Suspense, even Romance. It has captured your emotions and your minds. And done so with poetic writing, beautifully painted are, and a groundbreaking storytelling syntax that combines both elements eloquently. ...Now comes the Action! Everything hits the fan. Kabuki has received numerous award nominations and accolades by the top professionals, and magazines of the industry...even garnering mainstream media with interviews in Spin and The Washington Times. It has been called ³The New Sand Man² and hailed as ³Bringing comics to a new level as an art form². Now Kabuki¹s popularity has exploded with Mack¹s move to Image! Everyone who tries it, sticks with it! Don¹t under order. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KABUKI-CIRCLE OF BLOOD O/A KABUKI-DREAMS O/A KABUKI MASKS OF THE NOH ********************** KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #12 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Kevin Conrad (Color) Brian Haberlin A powerful, ancient prophecy has come to pass and forces of chaos brings forth an eternal darkness to the world. The mysterious beings known as the Four-Who-Are-One have been banished from their earthly domain and as the Wasteland continues to spread, the denizens of the mystic Circus of Souls struggle to survive against the raging tempest. Out of the wreckage of the past comes a hope for the future but is it too late? part III of the epic four-part ³Destroyer² saga. FC, 32pg $2.25 KNIGHT WATCHMAN #4 An Image Comic (W) Gary Carlson & Chris Ecker (Cover & Art) Ben Torres This is it: the hard-boiled conclusion to the ³Graveyard Shift² storyline! GALAHAD¹s daughter dons her father¹s old Kid Galahad uniform to help out the KNIGHT WATCHMAN, and runs afoul of the PINK FLAMINGO, who hates little girls even more than he hates kid sidekicks! Risking permanent damage to his injured leg, Galahad busts out of the hospital to help his former mentor either free his daughter from the Flamingo¹s clutches or avenge her death! And speaking of the Flamingo, he¹s used his contacts at City Hall to outfit himself in stolen B.A.D.G.E. cyber- armor, and for the first time ever, he¹s strong enough to beat the snot out of the Watchman! This issue foreshadows big changes to come in future issues! b&w, 32pg $2.95 KURT BUSIEK¹S ASTRO CITY VOL.2 #17 Homage Comics (W) Kurt Busiek (P) Brent Anderson (I) Will Blyberg (C) Alex Ross Steeljack¹s been trying to stay straight since he got out of jail. But now, his only chance to find out who¹s been killing small-time super-villains may be to go back to the wrong side of the law. Can he do it? Can he discover the truth before the heroes close in? And if he goes back to his old life, will he ever be able to make it out again? FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #11 An Image Comic (S/A) Matt Wagner (Color) Jeremy Cox Joe Phat...missing! His mysterious loss leaves Kevin alone, all but for the help of another old friend, the newly arrived Prestor John. Determined to find the entrance to the mystic lair of the Pale Incanter they set out for the mountain park, just as the winter¹s first blizzard begins to strike. Their path is eventually joined by the surprising appearance of Kirby Hero, who says that Wally told him of Joe¹s abduction. Together, the three heroes fight their way to the mysterious cross--an arcane portal that John Strider eventually deciphers. Bent on rescuing their friend, Kevin and the others descend into the depths of their enemies¹ lair. As this popular series speeds along to its exciting conclusion, the tension mounts amongst critics and readers alike. Only four issues away from its double-sized climax, MAGE has once again generated the type of dedicated readership that is the lifeblood of the comics market. Come along for the stirring finale and find out; what color is magic? FC, 32pg $2.50 THE MASK OF ZORRO #2 An Image Comic (W) Don McGregor (P) Ron Wagner (I) Rick Magyar (Cover) Michael Golden Get it here! Get it now! Get ³The Mask of Zorro² #2, the comic adaptation of the wildest, red- hot, romantically sexy movie of the year. The comic will reach your store just as this blockbuster opens nationwide! This issue begins with a brutal trap set for the Murietta brothers by the merciless mercenary, Harrison Love--a psychopath who kills in shockingly, visually unnerving ways, while keeping gruesome souvenirs of his victims. Hannibal Lecter has nothing on this guy! Plus--See the secret training cave and learn what it takes to be the Z-man! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 THE MECHANIC Homage Comics (W) Joe Chiodo & Jonathon Peterson (Painted art) Joe Chiodo From the magic brush of Joe Chiodo! Homage Comics is proud to present a major new work by Joe Chiodo, the brilliant artist recently showcased in his own WildStorm-published retrospective, The Art of Chiodo. The Mechanic is the story of a trio of characters from various points in time who are transported into the future by an evil scientist intent on conducting bizarre genetic experiments! Upon their arrival they are bestowed with an odd assortment of powers and abilities that enable them to cope with a strange, new world--a world they must learn to adapt to and make their own! Another bright star in the Homage sky! FC, 48pg $5.95 SAVAGE DRAGON: POSSESSED TRADE PAPERBACK An Image Comic By Erik Larsen From one of the most respected creative talents in comics comes one of the most talked about series in the comic book medium. The Dragon goes berserk as the villainous Horde controls his mind and forces him to go on a rampage! Savage Dragon #12-16 (and most of WildC.A.T.s #14) is collected for the first time in this handsome volume. Superbly crafted tales with amazing art! Its a gripping tale of outrageous characters in extraordinary circumstances. Well worth the price of admission. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $12.95 SAVAGE SHE- DRAGON #52 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen Writer/artist Erik Larsen deftly demonstrates why he¹s one of the most sought out creators in comics! She-Dragon faces Hercules in an all out battle to save her friends. The God Squad wants to take the descendants of the gods to take back to God world and the Eternal Youths want She- Dragon to protect them! Continuing a whole new direction for the Savage Dragon book. Another bitchin funny book yarn in the tradition of bitchin funny book yarns! An evolutionary step forward for superhero comics! Highly recommended! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHARKY #3 VARIANT COVER EDITION An Image Comic (W) Dave Elliott (A) Alex Horley Blazin¹ Glory is back from the dead! But from the looks of him, death isn¹t going to let him be. Enter our pal, Sharky...throw in Ravenclaw and Thor, and we might just have a story! Hmm...What more do we need? Ahhh, yes, a city full of Zombies and a villainess called Mordef. FC, 32pg $2.50 SHUT UP AND DIE #4 An Image Comic (S) James D. Hudnall (A) Kevin Stokes (Cover) Rob Ortaleza When Jane Clark gets romantically involved with a doctor, you¹d think she has it made. But then he gets her hooked on pain killers and tries to control her life. She wants out. And when she tries to leave him, she finds out not every doctor is interested in preserving life. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SPAWN #77 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki & Todd McFarlane (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (Color) Brian Haberlin What is past is prologue. Having finally achieved some measure of peace regarding his former wife Wanda, the Hellspawn once know as Al Simmons turns his attention to divining the true nature of his mission on earth. The clues have been there since the very beginning but the truth was never suspected. Tired of riddles and obfuscation, Spawn confronts the mysterious being known as Cog, demanding answers. As the saying goes, be careful what you wish for... FC, 32pg $1.95 SPAWN APPAREL Todd McFarlane Productions Spawn V-Neck Pullovers. This black Supplex v-neck pullover has the Spawn symbol on the left chest. Available in M, L, XL, XXL M-XL SRP: $60.00 XXL SRP: $70.00 SPAWN/CCM CAPS The official CCM/Spawn caps worn by the members of the Spawn hockey team. Available in Maroon, Silver, and Green Cap SRP: $24.00 SPAWN POLO SHIRTS A black 100% combed cotton polo style shirt featuring the Spawn logo on the left chest. M-XXL SRP: $45.00 SPAWN POSTER ³SPAWN: WINGS OF REDEMPTION² Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Greg Capullo (I) Todd McFarlane (Colors) Brian Haberlin All is not what it seems to be. Spawn: Wings of Redemption is a poster that encases those very words. Spawn seeks answers to questions that may best be left unanswered. This colorful portrait of Spawn is penciled by Spawn artist Greg Capullo and inked by Spawn creator Todd McFarlane. FC, 22x34 SRP: $4.95 SPIRIT OF THE TAO #4 Top Cow Comics (W/I) D. Tron (W/P) Billy Tan (C) Jonathon D. Smith As the deadly virus continues to spread through the Jaikap clan, Jasmine and Lance go back to the Jaikap homebase in search of the last remains of the previous Tao. Unfortunately, in their way stand the very members of the clan they are trying to save--who have now been mutated by the virus into creatures that are no longer human. Will Jasmine and Lance have to kill their allies to prevent the virus from spreading--and, even worse, now that the spirit of the Tao has been released within them, do they WANT to kill their friends? The answer will shock you. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/12/98 STORMWATCH #10 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Warren Ellis (P) Bryan Hitch (I) Paul Neary Still reeling from their adventure involving the parallel Earth, the StormWatch team members find themselves emotionally shattered and openly questioning whether it¹s simply time to resign. Unfortunately, things are only going to get worse for StormWatch¹s darkest hour ever is rapidly approaching as the shadow of a looming extraterrestrial horror threatens to engulf Skywatch and destroy all of it¹s personnel! FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/12/98 TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE #6 Top Cow Comics (W) Dave Finch (P) Randy Green Journey back to barbarian days with ASCENSION¹s Dave Finch and hot penciler Randy Green for another tale of a past wielder of the enigmatic and powerful WITCHBLADE. This time, we venture to the magical and legendary Celts as we uncover more mysteries surrounding the Witchblade. FC, 32pg $2.95 Guaranteed In Stores 8/5/98 THE TENTH #12 An Image Comic (W/A) Tony Daniel Rhazes Darkk is on his way once again and he has the help of some of his most hideous and powerful creations! He will stop at nothing to reunite all ten of his devastating monsters and at the top of the list is The Tenth! Victor is starting to realize that things aren¹t the same since the return of The Tenth. Now the monster has more control over him than ever before! Can he resist the temptation of evil? Find out in this issue! Written and drawn by series creator, Tony Daniel! FC, 32pg $2.50 WETWORKS #43 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Steven Grant (P) Ken Lashly (I) Richard Friend The mystery behind the kidnapping of Mother One reaches its fateful conclusion! Alone and on the run, Dane is lost in a Cambodian jungle and must fight back an army of beautiful but deadly female Tanager assassins. Of course, things only go from bad to worse as he must also square off against Cole Cash -- AKA Grifter -- as well as deal with the shocking return of a villain from their Team 7 days! Plus amidst all the carnage, Grail and Mother One reveal a long hidden secret held between them both! FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/5/98 WILDC.A.T.S / ALIENS WildStorm Productions (W) Warren Ellis (P) Chris Sprouse (I) Kevin Nowlan A crossover with teeth! Something sinister has invaded SKYWATCH, the StormWatch orbiting platform, and then... silence. There are five hundred people on board, including seven superhumans. SkyWatch has raised its impenetrable Storm Door force-fields in a desperate attempt to quarantine itself. Now someone has to get these people out before it¹s too late. The WildC.A.T.s, using Void¹s teleportation powers, are the only ones who can get in an mop up‹ But can they get out? NOTICE: Events occur in this book that will have MAJOR LASTING effects on the WildStorm Universe! NOTE: This book will feature a variant cover by comics greats Gil Kane and Kevin Nowlan, shipped as 25% of the print run. FC, 48pg $4.95 Guaranteed In Stores 8/26/98 WILDC.A.T.S: HOMECOMING TRADE PAPERBACK WildStorm Productions (W) Alan Moore (P) Travis Charest, Kevin Maguire, Dave Johnson, Ryan Benjamin, Jason Johnson, Scott Clark (I) Troy Hubbs, Art Thibert, Terry Austin, Tom McWeeney, Jd, Bob Wiacek, Dexter Vines (Cover) Travis Charest The WildC.A.T.s are dead; long live the WildC.A.T.s! In this exciting run of WildStorm¹s premier title (issues #21-27), writer Alan Moore takes us on an unforgettable journey as the WildC.A.T.s return home to Khera. Back on Earth, Savant and Majestic try to build a new WildC.A.T.s team to fight the encroaching criminal element. New characters abound, while old ones become more defined. Will the original team come back to Earth? Will they want to? And who¹s this Tao fellow, anyway? Alan Moore, long known as comics¹ preeminent writer, has crafted an incredible story, dark and humorous, with many twists and turns. Be sure to revisit his universe! SC, 7x10, 204pg, FC $19.95 Guaranteed In Stores 8/5/98 WILDCORE #7 WildStorm: New Horizons (W) Brett Booth & Sean Ruffner (P) Brett Booth Trapped in an alternate reality, the WildCORE cast takes on surrogate roles, unaware of their true lives in the ³real² world. Here, Zealot is the Warrior Queen and Backlash is her Champion. Meanwhile, Tapestry is staging a plot to steal Zealot¹s soul. WildCORE¹s only hope lies in Ferrian, the one member who knows their true identity. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed In Stores 8/19/98 WILDSTORM¹S SULTRY SUMMER SWIMSUIT SET WildStorm Productions Hot enough for you? Summer¹s finally here, and it¹s about to start sizzling with the release of WildStorm¹s Sultry Summer Swimsuit Set. This collection of 50 heavenly images, sold as a complete set, depicts the beautiful women of the WildStorm universe in their most revealing swimwear. The set features the finest swimsuit pinups from all the WildStorm Swimsuit Specials, plus lots of brand-new art. Featured artists include Jim Lee, Whilce Portacio, Joe Chiodo, Adam Hughes, Brian Stelfeeze, Jason Pearson, Adam Warren, J. Scott Campbell, Travis Charest, Carlos D¹Anda, Ryan Odagawa, Lee Bermejo, and many more! Card Set SRP: $19.99 WILDSTORM EMPORIUM MERCHANDISE GEN13 GREETING CARD ASSORTMENT #1 WildStorm Productions 6 greeting cards per pack / 54 greeting cards per case Birthday - 2 styles Masculine - 1 style Feminine - 1 style Significant other - 1 style Belated - 1 style Love - 1 style Friendship - 2 styles Item Code: 0898-GC-GAA Greeting Cards SRP: $2.10Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARKCHYLDE SWIMSUIT POSTER WildStorm Productions Art by Randy Queen. (0898-PO-CHY) FC, 24x36 SRP: $8.95 O/A JONES SODA COMIC ASSORTMENT #1 WildStorm Productions Four 12oz bottles per flavor / 24 12oz bottles per case. (0898-JS-AAA) Divine Right ‹ Cream Soda Astro City ‹ Fufu Berry Soda Monkey Man & O¹Brien ‹ Vanilla Cola Desperadoes ‹ Root Beer Gen13 / Freefall ‹ Blue Bubble Gum Gen13 / Fairchild ‹ Green Apple Soda Case SRP: $36.00 per case ($1.50 per bottle) *************************** DANGER GIRL T-SHIRT WildStorm Productions Available Colors: Brick Red, and Black Available Sizes: L and XL. Brick Red‹Large (0898-TS-DRL) SRP: $18.95 Brick Red‹X-Large (0898-TS-DRX) SRP: $18.95 Black‹Large (0898-TS-DBL) SRP: $18.95 Black‹X-Large (0898-TS-DBX) SRP: $18.95 GEN13 VARIANT COVER POSTER: GEN-ET JACKSON WildStorm Productions Art by Jason Pearson. (0898-PO-JAC) FC, 24x36 SRP: $8.95 MARVEL COMICS 2 ON SALE AUGUST 5 SPIDER-GIRL #0 Tom Defalco/Ron Frenz/Bill Sienkiewicz € THE HOOK: Before you read SPIDER-GIRL, A-NEXT and J2, experience the story that introduced MC-2: the next generation of the Marvel Universe! € THE STORY: Originally presented as a tale of an alternate reality in WHAT IF? #105, this is the story that readers clamored to see continue! Who are The Fantastic Five? Who are the next generation of Avengers? Find out as May Parker, the daughter of Peter and Mary Jane Parker, stumbles upon her father¹s former web-slinging secret identity‹and leaps into a universe of adventure! Peter thought the legend of Spider-Man ended with his final, tragic battle with Norman Osborn, but when a new Green Goblin (who¹s really Norman¹s grandson all grown up) strikes, it¹s time for Spider-Man to leap into action! But since Peter is retired, it¹s up to his daughter‹the scintilating Spider-Girl‹to continue the family tradition! And just because we¹re so swell, we¹ll also throw in the first 5 pages of SPIDER-GIRL #1! € THE CREATORS: Written by the mastermind behind MC-2, Tom DeFalco, with art by Ron Frenz (Superman) and Bill Sienkiewicz. € THE FORMAT: This 48-page comic features a full-length 26-page story and the first 5 pages of SPIDER-GIRL #1, A-NEXT #1 and J2#1! FC, 48pg $2.99 ON SALE AUGUST 12 SPIDER-GIRL #1 Tom Defalco/Pat Olliffe/Al Williamson € THE HOOK: Spider-Girl, the daughter of Peter and Mary Jane Parker, swings into her own series‹and we all get a chance to see what the future may hold for some of our favorite Marvel characters! € THE STORY: May ³Mayday² Parker has a problem. Not only did she recently learn that her father was the original Spider-Man, but her own arachnid-based powers have begun to emerge. So what does she do now?! Should May continue the family ³business² or concentrate on high school? Peter and Mary Jane have made their feelings clear, but May¹s a teenager with a mind of her own! And to make matters worse, she could be her dad¹s only hope when Pete is targeted by the all-new super-villain named Mr. Nobody‹a gun-toting teleporter who reports to a certain portly (and familiar) crime boss! Plus: learn Peter Parker¹s future job‹and find out why Phil Urich (Ben Urich¹s nephew...and the former crime-fighting Green Goblin) will appear as a regular cast member. € THE CREATORS: Brought to you by Tom DeFalco (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN), Pat Olliffe (UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN, UNLIMITED ACCESS) and inker extraordinaire Al Williamson! € THE FORMAT: This 32-page debut issue features a full-length 23-page story, a 5-page preview of A-NEXT #1 and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of MC-2! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE AUGUST 19 A-NEXT #1 Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz/Brett Breeding € THE HOOK: Introducing the next generation of Avengers! € THE STORY: Many years after the original Avengers have disbanded, Kevin Masterson (the son of the deceased Thunderstrike) returns to New York to learn more about his father¹s all-too- brief stint as a hero. Arriving at Avengers Mansion (which has been transformed into a tourist attraction) Kevin unleashes an action-packed chain of events which ultimately forces a new group of the Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes to band together! How does Loki, the god of mischief, make Marvel history repeat itself?! What are the outrageous origins of the all-new Thunderstrike and Stinger?! Who are Mainframe and J2?! What might the future hold for Jubilee, Speedball and Jolt?! Why is the mighty Thor now Lord of Asgard?! Is Jarvis still alive?! Find out in this stand-alone, jump-on debut issue! € THE CREATORS: The titanic team of Tom DeFalco and Ron Frenz (Superman) unite once again, this time joined by inker Brett Breeding! € THE FORMAT: This 32-page debut issue features a full-length 23-page story, a 5-page preview of next month¹s J2 #1 and an exclusive look at the creation of MC-2! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE AUGUST 26 J2 #1 Tom DeFalco/Ron Lim/Al Milgrom € THE HOOK: Tired of ³grim and gritty²? Then make way for J2‹the kid with the powers of the Juggernaut! € THE STORY: Each issue of J2 will feature multiple tales‹and this debut blockbuster gets the ball rolling with three complete stories! First up is ³Call the Kid...J2!²: Meet the unlikeliest hero of all‹Zane Yama, a typical all-American teenager with a very special secret! He has the power to transform himself into a hulking powerhouse! See Zane¹s first transformation! Learn his very special relationship with the original big J! And get a peek into what the future holds for our present day Juggernaut! Next up is ³Decisions, Decisions!²: Every super hero needs a flashy costume‹but how do you get one if you can¹t sew, are nearly seven feet tall, and weigh almost a 1,000 pounds?! Finally, we have ³Rocked By Rollerblast!²: While trying to impress the girl of his dreams (the lovely Talia Zamora) at a local amusement park, Zane confronts his first super villain! Unfortunately, the rampaging Rollerblast is an artificially enhanced super-speedster who can run circles around our muscle-bound hero! How can J2 stop a foe he can¹t even catch?! Humor! Action! New costumes! New villains! Ties to A-NEXT! 3 tales for the price of 1! This book¹s got it all! € THE CREATORS: J2 is unleashed by Tom DeFalco, Ron Lim (SPIDER-MAN UNLIMITED) and Al Williamson! € THE FORMAT: This 32-page debut issue features a full-length 23-page story, a 5-page preview of next month¹s SPIDER-GIRL #2 and an exclusive look at the creation of MC-2! FC, 32pg $1.99 MARVEL HEROES ON SALE AUGUST 5 BLADE Marc Andreyko/Bart Sears/Mark Pennington Released in conjunction with New Line¹s summer blockbuster film! A brutal mob massacre in 1924... a violent vampire turf war today‹what links these two deadly events? The half-human, half-vampire hero known as Blade must discover the truth‹and avoid the bloody crossfire! Marc Andreyko (DR. STRANGE: WHAT IS IT THAT DISTURBS YOU, STEPHEN?) and Bart Sears unleash this 48-page one-shot! FC, 48pg $5.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #2 (A) Mark Waid/Ron Garney A new storyarc kicks off here‹starring the Invaders! Journey back to the dangerous days of WWII, where Captain America, the Sub-Mariner and the original Human Torch race to prevent an Axis strike against American shipyards! But those no-good Nazis have a deadly and surprising ally‹and a trap which will bring one member of the Invaders to his knees! Cover by Ron Garney. FC, 32pg $1.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #2 (B) Featuring a variant cover by the legendary Joe Simon! FC, 32pg $1.99 DAREDEVIL #380 Dan Chichester/Lee Weeks/Robert Campanella € THE HOOK: A classic creative team returns to deliver DD action in a special double-sized issue that sets the stage for next month¹s Marvel Knights relaunch! € THE STORY: Matt Murdock is back in New York doing what he does best: protecting citizens as a defense lawyer and obtaining justice as the costumed vigilante known as Daredevil! When a cargo ship containing illegal weapons goes up in a ball of flames, The Man Without Fear must uncover the truth behind the mystery while Matt must use all of his skills in the courtroom to protect the innocent man fingered as the key figure in the whole affair. But to save a life, Daredevil will have to go through the combined might of Bullseye, Bushwacker and The Kingpin! € THE CREATORS: They brought you ³Fall From Grace,² now Dan Chichester and Lee Weeks return to deliver this stand alone special issue. € THE FORMAT: A 48-page comic. FC, 48pg (Note Price) $2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #10 Chris Claremont/Salvador Larroca/Art Thibert The build-up to the double-sized FANTASTIC FOUR #12 begins here! As a bloody civil war grips the island nation of Genosha, one of the Fantastic Four¹s oldest foes seeks to take advantage of the genetic strife! The Genoshan freedom fighters realize only one man can save their country‹and his name is Mr. Fantastic! Thus, the Press Gang is sent to retrieve Reed Richards‹which, as you can imagine, doesn¹t sit well with the FF! FC, 32pg $1.99 HAWKEYE: EARTH¹S MIGHTIEST MARKSMAN #1 Tom DeFalco/Mark Bagley, Jeff Johnson & Dave Ross/Scott Kolins, Tom Wegrzyn & Al Milgrom € THE HOOK: It¹s hoo-hah adventure as you like it as Hawkeye leaps from the pages of THE AVENGERS into his own action-packed one-shot! € THE STORY: The amazing archer springs into action from the pages of The Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes¹ own mag‹and he¹s brought Justice and Firestar along for the wild ride! Now the titanic trio find themselves up against the likes of the battling Batroc and the terrible Taskmaster! Why has Hawkeye been targeted in the Taskmaster¹s sinister scheme to gain personal power? Can Hawkeye lead his young partners to victory? And how is this all connected to a plot to take down The Avengers?! € THE CREATORS: Written by the man whose name guarantees heroic action in the classic style, Tom DeFalco! Tom is joined by a triple threat of pencilers including Mark Bagley, Jeff Johnson and Dave Ross. Add the inking skills of Scott Kolins, Tom Wegrzyn and Al Milgrom and you have one power-packed posse! € THE FORMAT: A 48-page one-shot comic. FC, 48pg $2.99 KA-ZAR #18 Christopher Priest/Kenny Martinez/Anibal Rodriguez The people of the Savage Land revolt against Ka-Zar! Meanwhile, Shanna and Zira must flee to the most dangerous and mysterious section of the Savage Land: the Bhadwauns! And what waits for them is as unexpected as it is deadly! FC, 32pg $1.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS TOUR BOOK € THE HOOK: Be the first in the know with this early, behind-the-scenes look at the Marvel Knights titles that debut next month! € THE STORY: What do Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti have on tap for DAREDEVIL? Want to take a peek at BLACK PANTHER by Christopher Priest and Mark Texeira? Curious about what Bernie Wrightson, Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegowski and Jimmy Palmiotti are going to do with PUNISHER? Intrigued by Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee on INHUMANS? You¹re not the only one! That¹s why we¹re putting together this exclusive preview of the four new titles that are coming your way in September! Don¹t miss out on the next big launch from the House of Ideas! € THE FORMAT: 32-pages. € MARVEL MEMO: Hey, Retailers, going to the San Diego Comic Convention? This is the book to have, because Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti and company will be there‹signing this issue! Hey, fans, are you going too? Then make sure you have this book! FC, 32pg $3.99 THE RAMPAGING HULK #3 Glenn Greenberg/Rick Leonardi/Dan Green Concluding the senses-shattering saga that introduces an all-new monster into the Hulk canon! As Bruce Banner struggles to find a way to stop this new menace he finds himself captured by General Ross and Major Talbot‹and this time they¹re not letting him get away! Who, then, can stop the wild rampage of the creature known as Ravage?! Plus: A shock ending that¹ll leave readers drooling for the next issue! FC, 32pg $1.99 THOR #4 dan jurgens/john romita jr./klaus janson Dragged beneath the briny ocean depths‹Thor¹s only hope for survival lies with Namor, the Sub- Mariner! Picked as the consort of the Inuit sea-goddess Sedna, the Thunder God must ask himself what¹s better: life as an enchanted escort or existence as plain ol¹ mortal Jake Olson? Plus: the mystery of the whereabouts of the missing Asgardians breaks wide open with the coming of a powerful new force of destruction! ³No doubt about it: THOR ranks right up there with AVENGERS as the best that Heroes Return has to offer‹and that¹s quite a compliment indeed! You don¹t find comics better than this; creme de la creme!² (Comic Shop News) FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE AUGUST 12 ALPHA FLIGHT #15 Steven T. Seagle/Ashley Wood In an adventure right out of the The X-Files, the squad is called in to investigate a strange fog that has overtaken a small town in Newfoundland, which just happens to be the same town the Prime Minister is from. But what awaits them there is something far more mysterious and deadly than they could have possibly imagined. This issue continues the new direction for ALPHA FLIGHT, providing a closer look at each individual character and his place within the team. ³The recent appearance of Wolverine and the X-Men brought a lot of new readers to the ALPHA FLIGHT fold; with big storylines like this one, it looks like a lot of them are going to stay around to see what happens next.² (Comic Shop News) FC< 32pg $1.99 IRON MAN #9 Kurt Busiek/Sean Chen/Sean Parsons This is it, in an airborne dogfight over the streets of Moscow‹it¹s Iron Man vs. his single greatest enemy! It¹s the showdown that¹s been building since issue #1! Now Tony Stark¹s found out who¹s been behind all the machinations and secrecy‹but he may have found out too late! Because just as the mystery villain has been guarding secrets, so too has Iron Man‹and these secrets, even if he wins the battle, could mean his death! Guest-starring the deadly Black Widow! FC, 32pg $1.99 MARVEL ADVENTURES #19 STARRING THE AVENGERS Ralph Macchio/Andy Kuhn/Harry Candelario The Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes star in an all-new animated-style adventure! Kang the Conqueror invades Avengers Mansion not to fight our heroes, but to seek their help against the insidious Space Phantom‹who has come into possession of the reality-altering Cosmic Cube! Unfortunately the only way Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, the Scarlet Witch and Giant-Man can save the universe is by changing history‹by stealing the Cube from the well-fortified headquarters of S.H.I.E.L.D.! But will the Avengers battle their friends to aid their enemy?! FC, 32pg $1.50 MARVEL UNIVERSE #5 STARRING THE MONSTER HUNTERS Roger Stern/Mike Manley It¹s more monster mayhem in the mighty Marvel manner as Gorgilla mugs Manhattan! Their tracks dogged by Harvey Elder, can The Monster Hunters put an end to the man-brute¹s rampage‹and uncover the shadowy mastermind pulling the strings? Meanwhile, FBI agent Jake Curtiss makes the first in a series of startling revelations about his murky past! The threads of the Marvel Universe come together here as Roger Stern and artist Mike Manley (Monsterman) continue their 4-part story arc! FC, 32pg $1.99 SILVER SURFER #144 J.M. DeMatteis/Jon J Muth Jon J Muth returns as SILVER SURFER goes bi-weekly in August! Trapped in Sub-Atomica and stripped of consciousness by the Psycho-Man, the Silver Surfer is reduced to raw, seathing anger and is about to utterly annihilate Tenebrae! But what power could possibly hold the Surfer at bay and prevent him from destroying Tenebrae‹and his only way back to Earth?! Find out in only 2 weeks! FC, 32pg $1.99 TIMELY PRESENTS: HUMAN TORCH COMICS Carl Burgos & Bill Everett € THE HOOK: A commemorative reissue of the epic battle of the titans showcased in MARVELS #1‹a book-length battle between the original Human Torch and the savage Sub-Mariner‹just as it was first presented in HUMAN TORCH COMICS #5 way back in 1941! € THE STORY: The beguiling Atlantean enchantress Rathia poisons Namor against the surface world, transforming him into an engine of destruction! Now, only the fighting-mad Human Torch stands between humanity and utter devastation! Featuring guest appearances by the original Ka- Zar, the original Angel and The Patriot‹and a text feature by Roy Thomas to put it all in its historical context! € THE FORMAT: This 64-page bookshelf one-shot features a fully-painted cover by Ray Lago, who painted those swell covers to AVENGERS #2 and THE GOLDEN AGE OF MARVEL. FC, 64pg $5.99 TIMESLIP: THE COMING OF THE AVENGERS Jim Krueger/Matt Smith/Steve Mitchell € THE HOOK: The popular feature from the pages of MARVEL VISION‹that re-imagines classic Marvel concepts‹becomes a stand-alone one-shot comic! € THE STORY: On a world parallel to our own, the Norse All-Father Odin targets Earth for destruction, inspiring his son Thor to gather together a group of warriors to defend the planet he so loves. Now, for the fate of humanity, the God of Thunder assembles Matt Murdock, Curt Conners, Sam Smithers, Jack Hart and Charles Xavier against his own father! But with the entire power of Asgard against them, how can a crippled band of humans possibly win?! € THE CREATORS: Jim Krueger (Footsoldiers) and Matt Smith (Starman) present a new look at the Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes. € THE FORMAT: A 48-page bookshelf one-shot. FC, 48pg $5.99 ON SALE AUGUST 19 CAPTAIN AMERICA #10 Mark Waid/Andy Kubert/Jesse Delperdang What are the Red Skull, Kang and the U.S. Agent up to?! Find out in part 2 of ³American Nightmare²! More and more Americans are beginning to succumb to savage berserker rages‹Cap needs to find out why, but he and Sharon Carter are trapped beneath the remains of a collapsed building! FC, 32pg $1.99 HEROES FOR HIRE #16 John Ostrander/Pascual Ferry/Jaime Mendoza THE SIEGE OF WUNDAGORE: Part 3 (of 5)‹The climax to the first major story arc for HEROES FOR HIRE and QUICKSILVER continues here! The mysterious Lord Anon has revealed his true identity and agenda‹and has taken possession of the High Evolutionary¹s dangerous Isotope E! Now, to hunt down the missing Knights of Wundagore, Quicksilver must team with the Heroes For Hire‹ who are suffering from the mutagenic effects of the Isotope and could revert to subhuman monsters at any moment! The good guys couldn¹t have picked a worse time for a full-scale assault on Exodus and his forces at Wundagore Mountain‹especially now that Exodus has a new set of unwitting allies! And when the dust clears from this desperate battle, it may only be the forces of evil left standing! Continued in this month¹s QUICKSILVER #12 and HEROES FOR HIRE/QUICKSILVER ¹98! FC, 32pg $1.99 THE INCREDIBLE HULK #469 Joe Casey/Javier Pulido/Larry Mahlstedt A simple plot synopsis isn¹t going to do this one justice! Suffice it to say that Bruce Banner is in a whole lotta trouble‹and the Super-Adaptoid isn¹t helping matters one little bit! Where is new writer Joe Casey (CABLE) taking this always unpredictable book? Don¹t let others judge for you‹ read this and find out for yourself! FC, 32pg $1.99 STRANGE TALES #2 (A) J.M. DeMatteis, Paul Jenkins & John Kuramoto/Liam Sharp, Leonardo Manco & Paul Lee Man-Thing and Werewolf By Night star in our giant 64-page horror anthology! In MAN-THING: The end of reality begins here in the first chapter of the saga that alters the muck monster¹s status quo forever! All of the fragments of the shattered Nexus of All Realities have been gathered‹and the players have assembled in the Florida swamps for the final act! Now, the demonic Mr. Termineus steps forward with his new disciple Job (the biological son of Ted and Ellen Sallis) and reveals his master plan! In WEREWOLF BY NIGHT: Brother Steven and his clan of vampires wreak more havoc on the city‹as well as Jack Russell! Plus: In a bonus 10-page tale, a small town magistrate in ancient China ignores the warnings of a wise monk‹and comes face-to-face with a vampire! FC, 64pg $4.99 STRANGE TALES #2 (B) Variant cover by tbd. FC, 64pg $4.99 THUNDERBOLTS #19 Kurt Busiek/Mark Bagley/Scott Hanna Featuring the debut of the winning entry of Wizard¹s ³Create A Villain² contest! In the face of mounting public opinion, and without Jolt¹s presence, will the Thunderbolts save a town beseiged by evil?! The second major story arc rockets towards a shocking conclusion! FC, 32pg $1.99 WHAT IF? #113 STARRING IRON MAN & DR. STRANGE Chris Duffy/Gregg Schigiel/Ron Boyd ³What If Tony Stark Became The Master of The Mystic Arts?² When Doctor Stephen Strange injured his hands in a car accident, his quest for a cure sent him down a path into magic. But what if Tony Stark had been driving the car on that fateful night? What if his guilt over Strange lead him on a quest for power‹and he became the Sorcerer Supreme?! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE AUGUST 26 AVENGERS #9 Kurt Busiek/George Pérez/Al Vey He controls the Power Primal‹he is Moses Magnum! And now the Avengers must contend with his Magnum Force‹for the sake of the entire world! Plus: the mystery of Wonder Man¹s strange existence comes to a head! And the origin of Triathlon‹but is he friend or foe?! ³The AVENGERS title¹s success is due not so much to super heroes as it is to civilians: writer Kurt Busiek and penciler George Pérez. Together, Busiek and Pérez make a dynamic team. On top of that, Pérez has a history with AVENGERS, so older readers can revel in nostalgia even as younger kids are gosh- wowed by what¹s happening today.² (Wizard) FC, 32pg $1.99 CONAN: THE RETURN OF STYRM #2 Matthew Nixon/Paolo Parente/Marco Soresina Forced to fight for the sorceress Mecora and her band of terrorists, Conan must decide: will he stop Medora¹s man and leave an innocent town defenseless or go along for the ride? Plus: What is the connection between the Dragon named Styrm and the town of Valdover? Painted cover by Paolo Parente. FC (2 of 3) $2.99 DEADPOOL #21 Joe Kelly & James Felder/Pete Woods The countdown to ³Dead Reckoning² begins in earnest as the clock ticks towards the double-sized blow-out awaiting in DEADPOOL #25! As the zero hour of the Mithras Directive looms closer, the tightly-wound plans of Landau, Luckman & Lake begin to unravel, with serious consequences for our maniacal Merc! Plus: the short-lived debut of the Deadpool Battle Suit, the return of an important supporting character, and a cosmic guest star we¹ve seen before! ³Fans love the attitude Deadpool sports and the hilarious hijinks found in his book. Where else can you see the Great Lakes Avengers, Deuce the Dare-Hound and willful mistreatment of reptiles? Only one place, baby: DEADPOOL.² (Wizard) FC, 32pg $1.99 MARVEL #5 November will be a big month for IRON MAN, CAPTAIN AMERICA and AVENGERS, so make sure you get the full scoop 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 industry¹s 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 it¹s from Mighty Marvel, it¹s in here! FC, 48pg SRP: $1.25 NIGHTHAWK #2 Jim Krueger/Richard Case/Bob Wiacek Both Daredevil and Nighthawk are dead‹and they¹re trapped in a Hell of Kyle Richmond¹s own making! Condemned to carry the carcass of his old foe across the landscape of his mind for an eternity, will Nighthawk ever fly again?! Not if Mephisto has anything to say about it! FC (2 of 3) $2.50 QUICKSILVER #12 ³THE SIEGE OF WUNDAGORE² Part 4 (of 5) John Ostrander & Joe Edkin/Derec Aucoin/Rich Faber € THE HOOK: Will Quicksilver embrace his destiny as the heir to Magneto? Find out in the double-sized penultimate chapter of ³The Siege of Wundagore!² € THE STORY: Quicksilver and Heroes For Hire have fallen to the combined might of Exodus, his Acolytes, and Lord Anon, the traitor within the Knights of Wundagore! Now Exodus plans to unleash the power of the High Evolutionary¹s deadly Isotope E on an unsuspecting world‹ insuring mutant supremacy by devolving away the powers of any and all non-mutant superhumans! It seems the only way for Quicksilver to prevent this worldwide devolution is to give in to his dark side‹and wrest away leadership of the Acolytes and claim his true legacy as the heir of Magneto! But the mad Exodus isn¹t giving up without a fight, and so Quicksilver enters into a battle royal that will leave neither him nor his opponent unchanged! Has Pietro Maximoff finally come face-to-face with his irrevocable destiny‹as an enemy to mankind?! Don¹t miss this dramatic turning point in the life of one of Marvel¹s first mutant heroes! Continued in this week¹s HEROES FOR HIRE/QUICKSILVER ¹98! € THE CREATORS: John Ostrander, Joe Edkin, Derec Aucoin and Rich Faber deliver the goods in classic mighty Marvel fashion! € THE FORMAT: A 48-page comic. FC, 48pg $2.99 HEROES FOR HIRE/QUICKSILVER ¹98 ³THE SIEGE OF WUNDAGORE² Part 5 (of 5) John Ostrander/Pascual Ferry/Jaime Mendoza € THE HOOK: Major storylines in both HEROES FOR HIRE and QUICKSILVER come to a head in the double-sized grand finale to ³The Siege of Wundagore!² € THE STORY: Sides have been chosen, alliances have shifted, and lines have been drawn‹ now the stage is set for all-out war! The High Evolutionary has his godlike power back‹and it¹s driven him insane! Now Quicksilver, still reeling from the changes wrought in his powers and personality in QUICKSILVER #12, must battle not only the power-mad Evolutionary, but his former allies the Knights of Wundagore as well! Iron Fist, Luke Cage, Ant-Man, She-Hulk and Thena‹ their bodies still ravaged from the devolving effects of Isotope E‹go head-to-head in furious battle with the Acolytes! The White Tiger clashes with the traitorous Lord Anon in a battle to the death! The Black Knight confronts his former friend‹and ancient enemy‹the man known as Exodus! Some will live, some will die, and some will be changed forever! And at least one of the H4H will not be coming home from this one! In other words, this is an integral chapter in both books¹ storylines‹underorderers beware! € THE CREATORS: Only John Ostrander, Pascual Ferry and Jaime Mendoza (the ongoing creative team for HEROES FOR HIRE) could deliver this much action! € THE FORMAT: This 48-page Annual features a wraparound cover by Pascual Ferry & Bob Wiacek. FC, 48pg $2.99 SHADOWS & LIGHT #4 by Various Three all-new tales starring Wolverine, Morbius and the Punisher! First, Wolverine stars in a fully- painted tale featuring card-playing super heroes, ninjas, dragons, flying cars and‹beer? Then, Morbius is out on the prowl for blood in a tale of horror and suspense within the shadows of the Marvel Universe! Finally, the Punisher tries to save a family‹by reforming a criminal! Plus: Plenty of pin-ups by today¹s hottest artists! Max Frezzato, Marc Andreyko, Roy Thomas, Steve Geiger, Vincent Alcazar and more take on Marvel¹s mightiest in the acclaimed black-and-white format! ³This series presents something unique in today¹s market‹stories that are being created just because they¹re cool ideas. Who¹d have thunk it would work so well?² (Another Universe¹s Mania Magazine) Painted cover by Max Frezzato. FC $2.99 SILVER SURFER #145 J.M. DeMatteis/Jon J Muth Artist Jon J Muth returns as SILVER SURFER goes bi-weekly in August! When the Psycho-Man, Tenebrae and Cy-phyrr join forces against the Mergence a battle royale ensues‹but where is the Silver Surfer? Somebody¹s about to come to the Surfer¹s rescue‹but you¹ll never guess who! FC, 32pg $1.99 SPIDER-MAN ON SALE AUGUST 5 SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #32 Todd Dezago/Joe Bennett THE GATHERING OF THE FIVE: Part 1 (of 5)‹It¹s the prelude to the Spider-Man story to end them all‹and we mean that... literally! The Scriers deliver the infamous ³package² from ³Revelations² to Norman Osborn‹and the greatest Spidey thriller of them all begins! And what it means for the fate of all those connected to Peter Parker is simply mind-blowing! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE AUGUST 12 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #440 John Byrne/Rafael Kayanan/Bud Larosa THE GATHERING OF THE FIVE: Part 2 (of 5)‹Because he couldn¹t wait until October, John Byrne jumps onboard to write chapter 2 of ³The Gathering of the Five!² The action heats up as Robbie Robertson (in Greece) makes all-important contact with Alison Mongrain in a desperate attempt to get her back to New York to speak to Peter Parker! And what she has to tell Peter will leave you breathless! It¹s murder on the Orient Express as Norman Osborn sends a squad of assassins to see to it that she never makes it to the Parkers¹ doorstep! FC, 32pg $1.99 ON SALE AUGUST 19 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #96 Howard Mackie/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna THE GATHERING OF THE FIVE: Part 3 (of 5)‹All of the pieces of the Gather of the Five¹s sinister ceremony are falling into place! Meanwhile, J. Jonah Jameson decides to put that gun that he¹s had in his desk these past few weeks to good use‹on Norman Osborn! Also, Robbie Robertson risks his life to see that Alison Mongrain gets to blurt out her terrifying news to Peter Parker! Plus: Spider-Man has his hands full with the mysterious Madame Web! And as if that weren¹t enough, Mary Jane makes a momentous decision that will alter the Parkers¹ lives‹ forever! FC, 32pg $1.99 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN/ELEKTRA ¹98 Howard Mackie & John Morelli/Joyce Chin € THE HOOK: Spider-Man! Elektra! Howard Mackie! New writer: John Morelli! New penciler: Joyce Chin! New villain: the Silencer! € THE STORY: It¹s a poignant piece reminiscent of those film noir classics as the web-slinger and the sai-thrower team up to track down the Mob¹s most deadly hitman‹the bio-engineered killer called the Silencer! How can an article in the Daily Bugle on a proud ex-boxer bring down a prominent mobster? That¹s what Spidey and Elektra must figure out‹and if they fail, much more than one life will be lost! € THE FORMAT: This 48-page Annual features a wraparound cover by Joyce Chin. FC, 48pg $2.99 UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN: STRANGE ENCOUNTER Kurt Busiek/Neil Vokes/Jay Geldhof € THE HOOK: The critically acclaimed book returns to chronicle the never-before-told very first meeting between Spider-Man and Dr. Strange! € THE STORY: Something is loose in Manhattan! Something that is abducting innocent civilians! Something that leads a young and inexperienced Spidey into his first encounter with The Master Of The Mystic Arts‹Dr. Strange! € THE CREATORS: He penned the original series; now Harvey Award-winning writer Kurt Busiek teams with Neil Vokes (Ninjak) and Jay Geldhof (The Lost) for a return to the early days of the Web-Slinger¹s crazy career! € THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot bookshelf comic features a fully-painted cover by Steve Leialoha! FC, 48pg $5.99 ON SALE AUGUST 26 SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #262 John Byrne/Luke Ross/Al Milgrom THE GATHERING OF THE FIVE: Part 4 (of 5)‹No, your eyes aren¹t deceiving you‹John Byrne¹s writing this issue too! Alison Mongrain and Robbie Robertson have yet to reach Peter Parker with the news that will rock his world, and if Norman Osborn¹s team of assassins have it their way‹she never will! ³The Gathering of the Five²‹the story that sets up the Spidey story to end them all‹concludes next month in SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN #33! FC, 32pg $1.99 X-MEN ON SALE AUGUST 5 CABLE #59 Joe Casey/Ladronn/Juan Vlasco Ladronn has returned‹and he¹s brought along an all-new nemesis for Cable! S.H.I.E.L.D. has targeted the Askani¹Son as their #1 most wanted‹and they¹re sending their most dangerous manhunter after him: the man known only as Agent 18! His mandate: Bring in Cable‹dead or alive! And if that wasn¹t bad enough, Nathan must protect Hell¹s Kitchen‹from the psionic energy being called Zzaxx! FC, 32pg $1.99 ESSENTIAL X-MEN VOL. 3 Continuing the must-have, affordable series gathering UNCANNY X-MEN #145-#161 plus Annuals #3, #4 and #5! Storm, Cyclops, Kitty Pryde, Colossus, Nightcrawler, Wolverine, Havok and Polaris face off against some of their most vile villains including Magneto, Dracula, Arcade, the Brood, the White Queen, Deathbird and Dr. Doom! Plus: guest-stars like Dazzler, Dr. Strange, the Starjammers and the Fantastic Four! Featuring the talents of Chris Claremont, Dave Cockrum, George Pérez, Brent Anderson, Terry Austin, John Romita Jr. and more, it¹s 528 pages of glorious black-and-white mutant mayhem! SC, 7x10, 528pg, b&w $14.95 SUNFIRE & BIG HERO 6 #2 Scott Lobdell/Gus Vazquez/Bud Larosa It¹s Big Hero 6 in all-out battle against the malevolent Everwraith‹with nothing less than the fate of every person of Tokyo hanging in the balance! They could really use a last minute rescue by Sunfire, but he¹s too busy‹dying! But before he goes, Sunfire learns of a mysterious experiment by Alpha Flight that will change what¹s left of his life! FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.50 ON SALE AUGUST 12 UNCANNY X-MEN #360 (A) Steve Seagle/Chris Bachalo/Tim Townsend € THE HOOK: Marvel celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Children of The Atom with the return of Colossus, Kitty Pryde and Nightcrawler‹and the introduction of the All-New, All- Deadly X-Men! € THE STORY: It¹s the anniversary of Magneto¹s invasion of the Cape Citadel (from UNCANNY X-MEN #1), the world¹s brutal intro to the existence of mutants. Since that day, homo sapiens/homo superior relations have grown dangerously strained. Now, with those relations at their breaking point, an outlaw group of mutants have aggressively struck against various government facilities in guerilla fashion. Next on their hit list: Kitty Pryde! And just who is this mysterious strike force? None other than the All-New, All-Deadly X-Men! Confused? Curious? The doors are blown wide open as the next chapter in the history of comicdom¹s #1 super team is written here! And it all continues in this month¹s double-sized X-MEN #80! € THE CREATORS: Brought to you by the all-star ongoing team of Steve Seagle, Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend! Featuring a cover by fan-favorite Carlos Pacheco that¹ll blow your eyes right out of your head! And it¹s enhanced by a holographic foil etched features (think UNCANNY X-MEN #350)! € THE FORMAT: It¹s a 48-page blockbuster! € MARVEL MEMO: Retailers, please check the Retailer Insert for the X-Men Anniversary Incentives. FC, 48pg $3.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #360 (B) Same awesome interiors, but this edition features a non-enhanced cover by Carlos Pacheco. FC, 48pg $2.99 GENERATION X #43 Larry Hama/Terry Dodson/Rachelle Dodson When Bianca LaNiege and her crew of mutated dwarves arrive on Earth, she¹s finally able to set in motion her plan for revenge against Emma Frost. But Bianca didn¹t count on the kids of Generation X‹and her scheme may very well lead into a full-scale war! FC, 32pg $1.99 MUTANT X #1 Howard Mackie/Tom Raney € THE HOOK: It¹s a total new direction for Havok and jump-on point for all X-Men fans as Alex Summers finds himself on a twisted parallel world‹and in the midst of an all-new, all-different X- team‹in this double-sized shocker! € THE STORY: Everything changes when Havok finds himself on a world parallel to our own‹ one where the characters of the X universe exist under a new and frightening dynamic! This is a world where Magneto leads the X-Men, where supernatural forces run rampant, and where X- Factor consists of Bloodstorm (Ororo Munroe turned into a vampire by Dracula), the Brute (a horribly mutated Hank McCoy), the Fallen (Warren Worthington, sporting bat-like wings thanks to Apocalypse), Ice-Man (who can kill with a touch of his out-of-control powers) and Madelyne Pryor, the Goblin Queen! X-Factor, under the demented influence of Madelyne, have become everything they never wanted to be. They are more than Evil Mutants‹they¹re a veritable army of darkness. Now, Havok¹s mission is to steer his newfound teammates away from the hellbent direction of the Goblin Queen‹and to somehow find a way home! Now, trapped in a hellish world, Alex Summers has become the Mutant X! € THE CREATORS: Brought to you by Howard Mackie (X-FACTOR, PETER PARKER: SPIDER- MAN) and penciler Tom Raney (Stormwatch)! € THE FORMAT: This 48-page issue kicks off this new series. FC, 48pg $2.99 ON SALE AUGUST 19 EXCALIBUR #125‹FINAL ISSUE Ben Raab/Trevor Scott/Scott Hanna € THE HOOK: It¹s a final-issue fiesta as Excalibur celebrates the long-awaited wedding of Meggan and Captain Britain! € THE STORY: Guest stars and pandemonium abound as Archangel, Psylocke, Mimic, Roma, Saturnyne, MicroMax, Cerise, Pete Wisdom, the Warpies, the Crazy Gang, Kylun, the Technet and more all show up to take part in (or bungle up) the festivities. But behind the joy there¹s a touch of sorrow as Kitty, Nightcrawler and Colossus decide to move on, casting a cloud of uncertainty on the future of the team. € THE CREATORS: Ben Raab conducts the ceremony, Trevor Scott takes the pictures and Scott Hanna throws the rice. And the cover is provided by the man who helped launch the title, Alan Davis himself! € THE FORMAT: 48 pages. FC, 48pg $2.99 X-MAN #43 Terry Kavanagh/Roger Cruz/Bud Larosa Nate Grey‹murderer?! Nate hasn¹t been the same since he was hit by the electromagnetic pulse (that blasted out of X-MEN #77), but has he really become a killer?! That¹s the question of the month as the kid realizes that he may very well be knocking off innocent people in his sleep! Plus: A shock ending that will leave you begging for issue #44! FC, 32pg $1.99 X-MEN #80 (A) Joe Kelly/Brandon Peterson/Art Thibert € THE HOOK: The 35th anniversary of Marvel¹s mutants rages on as the saga of the All-New, All-Deadly X-Men continues from UNCANNY X-MEN #360! € THE STORY: Their identities: unknown. Their faces: unfamiliar. Their intentions: evil. They¹re the X-Men you¹ve never seen before and they¹ve kidnapped Shadowcat at the order of ³The Founder²! Now Colossus and Nightcrawler (finally back in the fold) must find their former teammates and stop this strange new team from causing millions of deaths! The fans asked for it, and now they got it as Kitty Pryde, Peter Rasputin and Kurt Wagner return in a tale that sets up the X-Men¹s upcoming Fall storyline: ³The Search for Xavier²! € THE CREATORS: Ongoing writer (and Wizard ³Top Ten² guy) Joe Kelly is joined for this special issue by the awesome art team of Brandon Peterson and Art Thibert! € THE FORMAT: Like UNCANNY X-MEN #360, this 48-page monster sports a cool cover by Carlos Pacheco! And it¹s enhanced by a holographic foil etched features (think UNCANNY X-MEN #350)! € MARVEL MEMO: Retailers, please check the Retailer Insert for the X-Men Anniversary Incentives. FC, 48pg $3.99 X-MEN #80 (B) This edition features a non-enhanced cover by Carlos Pacheco. FC, 48pg $2.99 ON SALE AUGUST 26 WOLVERINE #129 Todd Dezago/Leinil Francis Yu Guest-writer Todd Dezago (SENSATIONAL SPIDER-MAN) jumps onboard to kick off a four-part thriller! While Viper wreaks havok in Madripoor, her husband‹Wolverine‹investigates some mysterious goings-on in his old Canadian stomping grounds‹involving the Wendigo! But in the wake of the ordeal he¹s been through, does Logan have what it takes to stop him?! FC, 32pg $1.99 X-FORCE #82 John Francis Moore/Jim Cheung/Mark Morales New artist Jim Cheung (IRON MAN, MAVERICK) jumps onboard as a new status quo is established for X-Force! While the team settles into their new digs in San Francisco, a newcomer by the name of Jesse Bedlam (of the Bedlam Brothers) arrives with the news that Domino‹the team¹s long-lost supervisor‹is in deep trouble! Looks like it¹s rescue time, but waiting to intercept the team is the super agent known as Griffin and the mysterious Damocles Foundation! FC, 32pg $1.99 MARVEL IMPORTS ON SALE AUGUST 5 DOCTOR WHO #268 The official, photo magazine celebrating the phenom that is Doctor Who! Magazine, FC $5.99 X-MEN: THE MANGA #14 Hirofumi Ichikawa Trapped on the island of Genosha, Storm, Gambit and Jubilee stage a daring escape attempt‹that puts them right in the crosshairs of the monstrous Sentinels! Now they have to fight these living nightmares‹without their mutant powers! b&w, 32pg $2.99 ON SALE AUGUST 12 SPIDER-MAN: THE MANGA #20 Ryoichi Ikegami Nominated for the 1998 Harvey Awards for ³Best American Edition Of Foreign Material²! The saga of Yu Komori¹s summer vacation gone horribly wrong continues as a crazed American Viet Nam vet takes hostages and hijacks a plane‹and Yu is unable to use his powers without revealing that he¹s really Spider-Man! b&w, 32pg $2.99 ON SALE AUGUST 19 X-MEN: THE MANGA #15 Hirofumi Ichikawa & Voriya Ohashi The Genosha saga comes to an explosive end as Gambit, Jubilee and Storm stage a daring escape that reunites them with the X-Men‹and smack-dab in the middle of a new adventure the begins with the destruction of the X-Mansion! b&w, 32pg $2.99 ON SALE AUGUST 26 SPIDER-MAN: THE MANGA #21 Ryoichi Ikegami Nominated for the 1998 Harvey Awards for ³Best American Edition Of Foreign Material²! This is it, the shattering conclusion to the saga of the crazed American Viet Nam Vet! But how can Yu Komori save his friends without revealing he¹s Spider-Man?! b&w, 32pg $2.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #85 EXCLUSIVES: € Fantastic Four #1/2 comic book offer, featuring an all-new original, exclusive story from Marvel Comics! € FREE KISS stickers with art by Angel Medina from the top-selling Image comic book, KISS: The Psycho Circus! Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers, get drawn in an animated cartoon style by artist Rick Burchett on the cover to Wizard: The Comics Magazine #85. On our alternate cover, Superman and Wolverine are drawn standing together by artist Kevin Maguire. This month, we rank the 50 Most Memorable Moments in comics history. From the death of Dark Phoenix and crippling of Batgirl, to the dramatic first appearance of Venom, we will present them all! Then, spend a day with one of Marvel¹s newest ³young guns,² writer Joe Casey, in an exclusive Wizard interview. 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Magazine $3.99 COMICS SECTION A FINE LINE STINZ DOGS LIFE by Donna Barr Kilan, the Baronin's darling black riding monster, may be the only creature still capable of speech that remembers what ruined Stinz's world at the End Of The War. Also included are the previously published short stories "Bad Memories" (from Stinz's time in The War) and "One of The Girls" (Stinz sews a quilt, while Sergeant Gift admires his skill). (1-892253-01-1) b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 A LIST COMICS MARCH HARE #1 by Keith Giffen & Robert Loren Fleming You're the hitman's Hitman‹but now the thrill is gone. Killing's a drag. There's more to life than stalking prey for hire. But quitting won't be easy. The "powers-that-be" have something else in mind. So, it's you and the malignant Rabbit against them. Hardly a match...y'think? b&w, 32pg $2.95 PLANET COMICS #5 by Various Planet Comics were comics of escapism for readers during WWII. Return to that age of greatness when comic book fans were just getting around to reading Marvel #1, Superman #1, and Action Comics #1. Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Learning Tools GEORGE B. BRIDGMAN CONSTRUCTIVE ANATOMY #5 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 (5 of 6) $2.95 GEORGE B. BRIDGMAN HEAD, FEATURES, & FACES #5 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 (5 of 5) $2.95 GEORGE B. BRIDGMAN LIFE DRAWING #3 Life drawing is a new way of conceptualizing the human form. Bridgman begins by examining movement. After abstracting the main masses of the body, he gives complete instructions for building these masses. Every point and principle is illustrated in one of nearly 500 of Bridgman's own "life" drawings. b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM CEREBUS #233 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Cerebus models his "new for summer" sleeveless t-shirt look. Also, a favorite character from the "early years" makes an appearance. Or does he? The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues: T-minus 67 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STARS OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 7: MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS‹FLIGHT TP This trade paperback reprints some of the most popular Cerebus storylines (many of these issues sold out almost immediately), as Cerebus makes a return to down-and-dirty swordplay. (STAR0543) SC, 7x10, 248pg, b&w $17.00 CEREBUS VOLUME 8: MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS BOOK 2‹WOMEN TP "Women," the eighth volume in the best-selling Cerebus series, features the first appearances of Swoon and Snuff; the Sandman parody Cirin, and Astoria, as well as many revelations about the nature of ³Cirinism² and ³Kevillism.² (STAR0849) SC, 7x10, 248pg, b&w $17.00 CEREBUS VOLUME 9: MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS BOOK 3‹READS TP ³Reads² is an examination of creativity, the traditional role of the creator in a capitalistic society, an experiment in autobiography, and the long-awaited showdown between Cerebus and Cirin, reprinting Cerebus #175 through #186. (STAR1063) SC, 7x10, 250pg, b&w $17.00 ****************************************** ABACULUS GYRE #6 by Shipp, Laming, & Welding Winner of Best New Comic in the UK¹s National Comic Awards! Gyre meets the woman of his dreams, and falls hopelessly in love. She's perfect for him; his soulmate, his other half, in far more ways than either of them can possibly imagine. There's only one flaw‹she's a psychopathic assassin. He's her latest target. And she's got a gun pressed to the back of his head! Will romance endure? Or will a messy puddle of brains and bone be all that marks their passion? This issue changes everything about Gyre‹don't miss it! Plus: more of the conclusion to critically-acclaimed series Six Degrees, with art by John Welding. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 POLITICALLY INCORRECT BARBARIAN GIRLS OF VENUS PRINT by Glenn Fabry The astonishingly talented, award-winning Preacher cover artist has pulled out all the stops for this gorgeous 13.5² x 19² print showing two scantily-clad fightin' babes from Venus going at each other hammer and tongs (they're using swords and big bits of wood actually, but you get the idea). This high-quality print is reproduced on heavy, glossy art paper. Shipped in a heavy-duty protective tube. MATURE READERS REG‹FC, 13x19 $24.95 ABC WILD THINGZ #1 by Ricky Carralero Star was an orphan raised on the streets of New York, selling her body for cheap to put food in her stomach. Malice and a drug habit sent her into a convenience store with a gun, only to leave two innocent men dead. In juvenile detention, she met Wild, a 16-year-old whose innocence was taken by her abusive father...and who terminated his abuse in her own way! Also available in a leather cover edition (limited to 700 copies) and an adult variant gold edition painted by Armando Huerta. NOTE: The nude gold cover edition is not available in Hong Kong. REG. (1 of 2)‹b&w, 32pg $3.00 NUDE GOLD COVER (1 of 2) (MATURE READERS) (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 32pg $8.00 LEATHER COVER (1 of 2)‹b&w, 32pg $30.00 WILD THINGZ LEATHER ORIGINAL ART COVER #0 by Ricky Carralero This collectors edition features an original drawing on the cover by Ricky Carralero and includes a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. b&w, 32pg $54.95 DOUBLE IMPACT ART ATTACK #1 by Ricky Carralero & Armando Huerta Meet Tequila and Cha Cha, two hot chiquitas with lots of spice and picante who'll jump start your libido as they take you on an all-out action-packed gun-blazing time from beginning to end with lots of sex in between. Includes 10 pages of Ricky Carralero's hardcore illustrations "Tails of a horny maid." Also available in a Adult Nude Exxxtreme Edition, Adult Nude China & Jazz Edition, and an Adult Nude Jazz Edition. NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, and Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹b&w, 32pg $3.00 NUDE EXXXTREME COVER‹b&w, 32pg $6.00 NUDE CHINA & JAZZ COVER‹b&w, 32pg $6.00 NUDE JAZZ COVER‹b&w, 32pg $6.00 DOUBLE IMPACT SUICIDE RUN #1 by Ricky Carralero & Armando Huerta Armando "Raw" Huerta returns in this issue with the return of the crime kingpin and drug overlord Ernesto Castillos! Plus, the Rattler and Blondage return. Also available in an Adult Variant Nude Edition, Adult Live Model Photo Edition, and a Leather Cover Edition. NOTE: The Adult Variant Nude Edition and Live Model Photo Edition are not available in Hong Kong. REG. (1 of 2)‹b&w, 32pg $3.00 NUDE VARIANT COVER (1 of 2) (MATURE READERS)(CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 32pg $6.00 NUDE LIVE MODEL PHOTO COVER (1 of 2) (MATURE READERS) (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 32pg $8.00 LEATHER COVER (1 of 2)‹b&w, 32pg $30.00 N.V. #0 by Jude Millien The creative mind that brought you Silent Rapture, Razor Torture, and the first Jazz mini-series now invites you to a fantasy world of the supernatural. A world where Night Vixen leads an all-out bounty hunt against the demons of the night. Also available in a Manga Flux edition and a Eurotica gold foil version. NOTE: The gold foil edition is not available in Hong Kong. REG.‹b&w, 32pg $3.00 NUDE EUROTICA GOLD COVER (MATURE READERS) (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 32pg $5.00 MANGA FLUX COVER ‹b&w, 32pg $8.00 ABOUT COMICS FACTOR #0 by Gertler & Various Three tales about the effect a superhero (The Factor) has on the world around him. See a news crew cover his appearance, a young lady experience dreams about The Factor, and a small-time grifter use him to shake down the mob. These stories, reprinted from Negative Burn #29-31, lead in to all-new stories starting in issue #1. b&w, 24pg $2.00 ABSOLUTE BLUE GRAPHICS TRUE XXX-RATED BLUE #2 by Joseph Blau NOTE: This item is not available in Canada, the UK, or Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME III #17 by Terry Moore They haven't seen or spoken to each other in over ten years, but when a middle-aged Francine discovers a woman who looks like her long lost friend Katchoo sitting in a gazebo overlooking a lake, she begins to recall the events that changed their young lives. This issue marks the beginning of a new chapter in SiP‹an excellent jumping-on point for new readers! b&w, 24pg $2.75 STRANGERS IN PARADISE GOLD LOGO REPRINT VOLUME II #13 The final book offered in the Gold Logo reprint series‹the conclusion of Volume Two. Francine has run away to Hawaii to confront Freddie as he marries his aerobic instructor, Casey. Katchoo and David follow in hot pursuit to stop Francine from doing anything foolish...but they're too late! b&w, 24pg $2.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGERS IN PARADISE GOLD LOGO EDITION #1 by Terry Moore The demand for back issues of this series is so strong that Abstract is going back to press to re- release them from the beginning! Made from the original negatives, these issues will feature the original story and cover art, but can be distinguished by a gold logo on the cover. The first three issues will reprint the original mini-series that began the SiP phenomenon and come in a 32-page format with new pin-up art and trivia in the back! b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.75 O/A STRANGERS IN PARADISE GOLD LOGO EDITION #2 by Terry Moore The demand for back issues of this series is so strong that Abstract is going back to press to re- release them from the beginning! Made from the original negatives, these issues will feature the original story and cover art, but can be distinguished by a gold logo on the cover. The first three issues will reprint the original mini-series that began the SiP phenomenon and come in a 32-page format with new pin-up art and trivia in the back! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.75 O/A STRANGERS IN PARADISE GOLD LOGO EDITION #3 by Terry Moore The demand for back issues of this series is so strong that Abstract is going back to press to re- release them from the beginning! Made from the original negatives, these issues will feature the original story and cover art, but can be distinguished by a gold logo on the cover. The first three issues will reprint the original mini-series that began the SiP phenomenon and come in a 32-page format with new pin-up art and trivia in the back! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.75 *********************** AC COMICS PURE GOLD HERO & HEROINE PAK TP by Various What a package! Golden age champions Cat-Man, Daredevil, Sheena, Mysta of the Moon, Captain Flash, Sky Girl, The Avenger, Ibis, Tiger Girl, Senorita Rio, Crimebuster, Firehair, Don Winslow, Camilla, and even Supermouse all in one set! Plus, the villains of yesteryear, including The Claw, Frankenstein, Iron Jaw, Singapore Sal...they're here too! SC, 168pg, b&w $19.95 SYNN WATCH MAGAZINE OF ESOTERIC ENTERTAINMENT #1 The new mag for people of alternative visions! Includes a study of independent film Ulee's Gold and an interview with director Victor Nunez; an article on financing films entitled "He With The Biggest Bucks Wins"; an interview with Forrest J. Ackerman and a tour of his Ackermansion; a brand new Synn comic strip by Black, Gorby, & Heike; and more! Cover by Brad Gorby. Magazine, b&w, 52pg $4.95 ACE COMICS LOVE SUCKS #4 SECOND PRINTING Joe bravely picks up where Eddie left off, attempting to get Patrick talkin' to girls. When the time is right, Patrick runs away scared. In this important issue find out what the deal is with Patrick, and why he's so afraid of women. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ACG BARBARIANS #2 by Wood, Sutton, Newton, & Various More swashbuckling stories from the boys who do it best. Includes a rare Wally Wood story! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BRENDA STARR PIN UPS #1 A collection of Brenda Starr creator Dale Messick's good girl art from the 40s and 50s. Great looks and great curves, a must for artists and the classic pinup collector! b&w, 32pg $2.95 NOT APPROVED #1 by Ditko & Various Pre-code horror from the Fawcett and Charlton archives. Follow Dr. Death while he narrates some of the most grueling stories of terror you can imagine. Axe murderers and assorted sick and twisted plots make this issue a classic. Early Steve Ditko doesn't hurt either! Not for the weak at heart! Cover by Ogden Whitney. b&w, 32pg $2.95 POWER OF FIVE #1 by Montes & Bachles, & Glanzman Back in 1963, an elite group of international military specialists were called in by the U.N. to form an anti-terrorist squad. The "Five" was the result. And now they're the law. Cover by Montes and Bachle. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SPACE WAR CLASSIC #1 An asteroid is coming at high speed and only one ship can stop it! This story ‹"Abandon Ship"‹ is one of the many classic stories in this reprint of the first issue of Charlton's Space War. b&w, 32pg $2.95 WALLY WOOD WAR #1 Be quick to get your hands on this full-color issue that showcases one of comics' greatest artists‹ Wally Wood. War fans, EC fans, or simply fans of good art will start drooling the moment this issue hits their hands! b&w, 32pg $2.75 ADHESIVE COMICS TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN THIRD COLOR SPECIAL by Shannon Wheeler Keep the piping hot humor flowing with each cup of this color special that features all-new political satire and butt-kicking slapstick! One of the intelligent books to lack the pretention that it deserves! FC, 32pg $3.95 AEON THOSE ANNOYING POST BROTHERS #62 POST DIGESTION‹The caper takes a bad turn when the Bros. become separated in the beast's digestive tract. Ron gets infected with a mutating affliction, while Russ is taken over by rogue machines. All this happens in the middle of a galactic war! b&w, 64pg (Note Price) $5.95 AIX.C.C. SHADOW REIGNS: INTERREGNUM #4 by HORUS First iron-clad demons, then elves and bounty hunters... Jem vanRey is spared nothing. And now the Wild Hunt is loose‹and guess who¹s its prey?! As Jem escapes from New Zion¹s underworld with the help of the mysterious beast-man Llewcallan, he is pursued by the various factions from Faerie, and some of his friends are drawn into the conflict too. It seems like the streets of Jem¹s once familiar hometown New Zion are just steps away from the secrets of a darker world, whose echoes we find in myth and folklore.The mystery around Jem vanRey deepens before it unravels. b&w, 24pg 2.95 ALTERNATIVE PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A YIKES #2 by Steve Weissman Winner of "Best New Talent" Harvey Award! Steve "Ribs" Weissman's instantly recognizable art and characters have been all over the place lately‹on CDs by The Presidents of the United States of America, in Tower Records' Pulse! magazine, in Marvel Comics' Marvel Vision, in Dark Horse Comics' Dark Horse Presents, and in his own hilarious, smartly-designed self-published comic series, Yikes. 2C, 24pg $2.95Ea. ******************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR Amaze Ink DRAGON KNIGHTS #2 by Jeremey Tinker & Paul Way The Dragon Knights flight continues as they hunt for the apparently traitous Vincent continues in this exciting new series. b&w, 16pg $1.75 MISTER BLANK #7 by Christopher J. Hicks They¹ve beaten him. They¹ve thrown him off a skyscraper. They¹ve shot him, electrocuted him, drugged him, and tried to blow him up. They¹ve taken his job, his identity, and even his woman. Sam Smith has taken everything they could throw at him, but now they¹ve done the unthinkable... they¹ve taken his dog. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ZERO STREET #2 by Thomas Hong w/Max Gault The focus of book two shifts to Jimmy, Erica 13¹s date for the evening. A lot of things can happen to a person while they¹re waiting around at a coffee shop. When your date¹s a world-class assassin, that anything can be really friggin¹ hairy stuff. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Slave Labor ACTION GIRL COMICS #15 Edited by Sarah Dyer This issue features a new Blue Monday story (as seen in Dark Horse Presents) by Chynna Clugston-Major! Action Girl Comics regular Elizabeth Watasin and Elizabeth Lavin will be collaborating on a new GoGoGang strip. There will also be work by Renee Bosler, Chris Tobey, and Sarah Dyer. Series Creator Sarah Dyer also contributes a great ³Action Girl¹s Summer Wardrobe² cover. Tres Cool! b&w, 24pg $2.75 BEER & ROAMING IN LAS VEGAS #1 by F. Andrew Taylor Why is a mild mannered bartender dangling under a giant orange gorilla balloon while wearing a lavender ninja suit? Who is Professor Archer and the mysterious KMK? Where are the Elvis Masters and why can¹t you buy a Fat Weasel Ale at the Fools Pair ŒO¹ Dice bar? Beer & Roaming in Las Vegas returns with more high weirdness and low comedy. Not to mention over 40% more beer and 95% more roaming. Mathew the pigeon boy says check it out! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEER & ROAMING IN LAS VEGAS GRAPHIC NOVEL by F. Andrew Taylor This 88-page magnum opus is like ³Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas² crossed with The Maltese Falcon. Taylor leads you on a wild ride through some of the stranger parts of Vegas as you follow the adventures of a hapless tourist caught in a maelstrom of high weirdness and cheesy lounge acts. The hero is chased by mad Elvis impersonators, a monkey and his weird master, and a mean spirited woman‹all because some freak yokel gave him a cowboy hat. You think you got problems?! This is the Vegas we all know and love‹only funnier! SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 O/A DORK! #5 by Evan Dorkin It¹s Milk & Cheese creator Evan Dorkin¹s solo-anthology, sporting a hypnotic cover of the mysterious Devil Puppet! Marvel at a selection of pages from 1994¹s Harvey award nominated Instant Piano‹including six classic ³Fun² pages. Then, thrill to six all-new ³Fun² pages‹that¹s 84 Fun strips all told, buster, featuring Myron the Voodoo Doll, the Latchkey Kids and more! Finally the Lord of Comics himself, the Devil Puppet, offers you the secret history of the late 60¹s Japanese ³Bewitched riots², the Leprauchan unemployment crisis of 1976 and the biography of Earl Haymaker, the man who wrote almost every kid¹s street jingle from ³Milk, Milk, Lemonade² to ³Jingle Bells, Batman Smells.² b&w, 24pg $2.95 *************************** HECTIC PLANET BOOK ONE: DIM FUTURE by Evan Dorkin This trade collection of Evan Dorkin¹s first solo comics work follows the misadventures of the hardluck Jersey Devil smuggling crew as they try to make a dishonest day¹s pay in a near-future filled with crazed politicians, killer robots, psychotic mercenaries, gun-toting lowlifes, angry ex- girlfriends, berserk club bouncers, skanking rude boys, rowdy skinheads and an entire world of drunken slob revelers celebrating the destruction of a neighboring planet. Think Star Wars meets It¹s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World with a ska-punk soundtrack and a cheap beer buzz, and you¹d be close to describing Dorkin¹s mix of space opera, soap opera, and violent slapstick. Besides collecting the first four out-of-print Eternity issues of Dorkin¹s Pirate Corp$!, Dim Future also includes rarely-seen promotional art and pin-ups from the early days of the book. Go man go! SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 HECTIC PLANET BOOK TWO: CHECKERED PAST by Evan Dorkin The Jersey Devil crew decide to go straight‹but old vendettas, old girlfriends and plain old bad luck continue to make their lives a living hell! Their attempts to find gainful employment leads to a fiery McDonalds riot, a fistfight on live television, and a massive hockey brawl that almost gets them killed. We also meet the confounding mental midget Fibby and The Trombone Girls, an all- girl ska band squatting in a miles-long New Jersey supermarket filled with homeless people and gestapo-like security guards. Checkered Past continues the early Pirate Corp$! continuity, collecting the out-of-print Pirate Corp$! Special and issues 1-4 of the Slave Labor second series‹ with brand new pinups, rare promotional art, and a large selection of PC! and Milk & Cheese- related ska album covers and show flyers done by Dorkin. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #3 CURRENT PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez JTHM #3 has a great Squee story and the Meanwhile Man/Chicken/Alien story. b&w, 24pg $2.95Ea. O/A MILK & CHEESE¹S LATEST THING! CURRENT PRINTING by Evan Dorkin The most recent issue of Milk & Cheese is still a hit! Featuring strips like, ³Alcoholics Unanimous!², ³Small Pre$$ Sales Blitz!², and ³Chubby Chasers!² b&w, 24pg $2.95 ************************** PATTY-CAKE & FRIENDS #10 by Scott Roberts An accident sends Patty Cake off to hide in the woods, and Sandy¹s glued to her radio hoping to win big money. Dear old Dad and Unnerving Irving add to the fun and angst. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SMITH BROWN JONES: ALIEN ACCOUNTANT #2 by Jon Hastings High science fiction adventure, middle earth-like creatures, and lowbrow comedy all smashed artistically into one comic! Think of it as ³A Midsummer¹s Night the Day the Earth Stood Still² and then laugh and laugh and laugh until you stop! b&w, 24pg $2.95 SKY APE TRADE PAPERBACK by Amara, McCarney, & Jenkins Ever get the feeling that this world is a worthless barrel of insufferable morons plunging recklessly toward oblivion? We¹ve got news for you, Bunky‹it¹s even worse than that! The perfect antidote? Kick it large with the wild and wacky adventures of the world¹s hairiest hero: Sky Ape! This trade paperback collects the first four issues of this high-falutin¹ new series‹featuring a whiz-bang melange of robots, wizards, ray guns, commodities brokers, and Spanish bicycles, capped off with a full day¹s supply of obscure pop culture references. Ready to take off that skirt and try something really weird? Then get hip to the ways of the Ape! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.95 SKY APE T-SHIRT This spiffy shirt features a nifty Sky Ape logo. You too can be a Modern Monkey! Space aged Jet Pack and Martini not included. Two-color design on a white shirt, one-sided, sizes Large and Extra Large available. Designed by Amara, McCarney, and Jenkins. L-XL SRP: $20.00 SQUEE! TRADE PAPERBACK by Jhonen Vasquez Buy this book or your JTHM: Director¹s Cut will feel lonely and fall apart. Pepito, the son of Satan, commands you to buy this Squee collection! All four issues of Squee! All the ³Meanwhile² stories from Squee! and Johnny The Homicidal Maniac! Other spooky bonus stuff! SC, 7x10, b&w $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SQUEE #1 & #2 CURRENT PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez Jhonen Vasquez¹s tales of a little boy and his big fears! Cower in fear of Pepito, the son of Satan‹or just laugh. Squee reminds us all of what childhood was all about‹witnessing vicious dog attacks, being abducted by aliens, and discovering that your schoolmates are all zombies. Ahhh, youth. Buy this book or your children will be stolen by aliens. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************* X-RAY COMICS #3 by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Things continue to get worse for Clay, after wrecking his car, wrecking his best friend's car, and finds out his ex-girlfriend has been sleeping with not one but two of his close friends. He¹s starting to go kind of nuts. However, Dylan beats him to the punch when a rotten pig head commands him to blow his brains out. Also in this issue: Satan goes bowling. How can you beat that? b&w, 24pg $2.95 AMAZING MONTAGE PRESS TRESPASSERS GRIM PEAKS COLLECTION Contains all the one-shots that lead up to The Trespassers series: Wolf Run, The Green Skull, and Runaway, and the graphic true-crime novelette Bulletproof! Set $8.00 AMERICAN MULE ENTERTAINMENT ADVENTURES OF ADAM AND BRYON #2 by Wallenta, Turner, & Woolf This month, Adam and Bryon face the horrors of a seductive temptress, evil bill collectors, and an overweight malignant drunken clown. All this, plus the introduction of their good friend Wolfgang! b&w, 24pg $2.50 ANDERSON STUDIOS ABSENCE OF LIGHT #3 Kra-Doth continues his quest to repair his sanity, but the ancients have sent some very different creatures to cancel his plans. Also, the Bloodkin saga continues as the Brotherhood of the full moon begin their attack on the Kin. b&w, 16pg $2.50 ANGEL ENTERTAINMENT GIRL ON GIRL BACK TO BACK #1 Jam packed with hot ladies, this collection features three of the hottest ever Girl on Girl books all in one place. All new cover by Kevin Townson! NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, and the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 64pg (Note Price) $5.00 VAMPIRE GIRLS CALIFORNIA 1969 TP This 80-page perfect bound TP collects the first sold-out Vampire Girls limited series, Vampire Girls California 1969. Set in the late sixties, this book features blood-sucking, beer guzzling, unlikely sun tanning, and more intelligent humor than you can shake a stick at! Features an all new Cam Forest cover! SC, b&w, 80pg (Note Price) $5.00 VAMPIRES: GRAVEYARDS LEATHER AND LINGERIE #1 SECOND PRINTING Now reprinting the sold-out 64-page Vampire pinup special for the first time! Features a hot painted cover by Mark Evans. b&w, 64pg (Note Price) $5.00 ANIMEZING MR. GREY #2 by Ben Clark & John Ferguson Imagine a UFO has landed in you back yard and out steps an Alien Grey!! What do you do? Well in the last issue of this light-heated story this actually happened to Neil. After managing to convince his parents that the new house guest is actually an exchange student from France called Mr. Grey, things really start to go crazy! In this new zany issue, Mr. Grey is introduced to school life, bullies and mankind's ultimate invention: arcade games. He soon discovers that posing as a human isn't going to be as straightforward as originally planned? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $3.00 ANTARCTIC PRESS FLAMING CARROT ACTION FIGURE Ut! Hide the women and children‹here comes everyone's favorite vitamin-packed hero! A legendary cult classic, Bob Burden's Flaming Carrot breaks out of the pages of Dark Horse Comics into the land of three dimensions with the first-ever Flaming Carrot Action Figure! Not a hoax, not a dream‹a full eleven points of articulation, plus if you twist his carrot top, his carrot "flame" actually lights up! (Battery is included.) Designed by the Master of Disaster himself, Bob Burden, the Flaming Carrot comes with a tommy-gun, atomic-powered pogo stick, and pistol, and comes packaged on an illustrated backing card. Now you can create your own adventures of the "strangest man alive" as he thwarts crime, cheats death, and has more fun than any human should be allowed to have! (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $12.95 FLAMING CARROT "GLOW-IN-THE-DARK" VARIANT FIGURE This figure is so hot, it glows! The special "Glow-in-the-Dark" variant comes packaged on a different backing card, and the production run on this figure will be limited strictly to orders received... so order yours today! Otherwise, Flaming Carrot's buddy, Mr. Furious, will have to come over to your house and convince you to "do the right thing!" (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $16.95 FLAMING CARROT ZIPPO® LIGHTER FIGURE Smoke 'em if you got 'em! The Flaming Carrot Action Figure comes packaged with a Zippo® lighter, officially licensed by Mr. Zippo himself! What could be more fun than action figures and petroleum products? Strictly limited to 2,000 pieces, this Zippo® lighter is available exclusively packaged with the action figure! (CAUT: 4) Figure/Zippo Set MSRP: $44.95 ALLEY OOP ADVENTURES #1 by Bender, Davis, Graue, Bender, & Hamlin One of the most popular syndicated cartoon strips of all time is now a full-color comic book! Written and illustrated by the artists on the Alley Oop comic strip, Antarctic Press presents all-new stories and artwork of the prehistoric caveman! Find out the origins of Alley Oop, including how he rescued Dinny the Dinosaur and eventually met the time-traveling scientist Dr. Wonmug. Plus: a closer look at the history of the Alley Oop comic strip and how it has influenced today's popular culture. FC, 32pg $2.95 AMERICAN WOMAN #2 by Richard Stockton & Brian Denham New York is under siege by a bizarre alien menace that is eating entire city blocks! Can American Woman hope to defeat this threat in time to attend a parade in her honor? Also introducing the nefarious villainy of The Mime and promises an ending unlike any ever seen in comics! Also available is a special edition, containing the same story as the regular edition, but with a different cover and a full-color 13" x 21" fold-out American Woman "Victory" Poster, limited to 3,500 copies! REG‹FC, 32pg $2.95 DLX‹FC, 32pg $5.95 ROBOTECH: MEGASTORM GRAPHIC NOVEL by Fred Perry & Ben Dunn The most popular Antarctic Press Robotech story is back and better than ever! As the Zentraedi attack Earth, the SDF-1 initiated the Spacefold engine, sending the battle fortress to Pluto. On their long trip back to Earth, Captain Gloval and his crew discover a secret Zentraedi base in orbit around Jupiter. With the Zentraedi commander Kohrah hell-bent on the destruction of the Earthlings, can the under-manned and inexperienced crew of the SDF-1 fend off Kohrah's attack? This prestige format graphic novel suitable for the bookshelf collects the "Megastorm" story from the first three issues of Robotech into one volume, plus a back-up story by Jochen Weltjens, a cover gallery, and additional full-color artwork. An absolute must for any Robotech fan! SC, 64pg, FC $7.95 ROBOTECH: COVERT OPS #1 by Greg Lane On a course for Mars during their return to Earth, the crew of the SDF-1 finds its path blocked by a Zentraedi outpost on the third moon of Saturn. With a change in course adding months to their journey, and unable to wage a frontal assault due to damage from the recent attacks by Kohrah, Captain Gloval and Commander Hayes devise an alternate plan. Roy Fokker will lead a covert strike team and remove the threat‹but not everyone is thrilled with the idea... b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 ROBOTECH: WINGS OF GIBRALTAR #1 by Lee Duhig Have you ever wondered where all of those awesome Robotechnology weapons came from? Find out with Rick Hunter and Max Sterling as they are sent to a top-secret weapons research base on a routine inspection mission, and witness the RDF preparing the weapons of tomorrow to win the First Robotech War. Unfortunately, the war-bent Zentraedi have discovered the base and plan to launch a sneak attack, utilizing some new weapons of their own. It's up to Rick and Max to protect the base and keep the RDF's secrets out of Zentraedi hands. b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 MAGIC PRIEST #2 by Barry Lyga & Neil Googe HOLY MEN OF WAR‹The Vatican's dirty secret is out‹the killer Father Crowe has been investigating is a fellow Magic Priest! Crowe summons every Magic Priest alive to the Vatican, where they must undergo the torturous psychic screening of the Psi-Priests. But when the Psi- Priests find no evidence of wrongdoing, Crowe is again forced to question his own sanity‹and his own connection to the murders! b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 ONIGAMI #3 by Michel Lacombe The Ninja Nun arrives too late to do the Oga family any good. As Onigami finishes with his version of a "hostile takeover" his one true love, the beautiful demoness Jade, wipes him from the face of the Earth without even blinking. b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 GOLD DIGGER #43 by Fred Perry Like a bad case of the crop circles, more and more instances of the Beta Phase phenomenon are manifesting all over the place. Gina finds the source of these disturbances in a citadel buried miles below the Earth. Unfortunately, one of her competitors has found the entrance first, and has set up more than a few obstacles in Gina's path. Continues the popular "Beta" storyline from the Gold Digger: Beta color special. b&w, 32pg $2.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #64 by Herb Mallette & Rod Espinosa Jeremy Feeple: saboteur?!? The alien discount store, Vol-Mart, lies in ruins‹and surveillance cameras point to Quagmire's all-American boy as the culprit. Has some insidious power taken over Jeremy's mind? Has Jeremy been framed? Or have the crazed minds at Antarctic Press decided Jeremy should become a power-mad threat to the whole universe. Okay, that last one seems pretty far-fetched... but dare you miss the answer? Plus, the sixth installment of Ben Dunn's backup story. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LUFTWAFFE 1946 #13 by Ted Nomura FIGHTER WING. In part two of ³Richthofen's Flying Circus²‹during the latter part of World War One‹the "Red Baron" created the first German fighter wing, the Jagdgeschwader (JG1) which wreaked havoc among the Allied fighter command. Yet despite their success, the German Air Force is dismantled as a new, more lethal force is born: the Luftwaffe. Their first combat experience comes with the Spanish Civil War and their "Legion Kondor", a dress rehearsal for World War Two. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ANTI BALLISTIC PIXELATIONS GREMLIN TROUBLE TP #1 by E.T. & Elizabeth Bryan Collecting Gremlin Trouble #1-6, this collection depicts the unique techno-fantasy adventure story best described as "good-natured weirdness." Also includes the complete "Fun With Electricity" trilogy, in which Cypehr's friendship with Dr. Candy Tsai, the idol singing technical director for the city's computer system, leads to her trying to save the city from the Sorcerer General and his ally, the Chief Imp. SC, b&w, 200pg $14.95 GREMLIN TROUBLE #14 by E.T. & Elizabeth Bryan The Gremlin-Goblin War continues as the Goblins rudely lay siege to the City during Candy's birthday party. Also, Cypher and BSA Supervisor Annette end up behind Goblin lines, completely unarmed and wearing outfits singularly ill suited to the requirements of modern combat! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE SEVENTIES by DeCarlo, Lucey, Schwartz, Goldberg, & Various By popular demand, the fourth installment of this popular paperback series, highlighting the beloved decade of the '70s is finally here! This 96-page trade paperback features the best stories of the 1970s collected into one, high grade volume. Social relevance! The ERA! CB radios! Inflation! The Bicentennial! Disco! Pet Rocks! The Gas Crisis! Seventies TV! Pong! It's all here in this amazing volume! Have a nice day! Features a foreword by Seventies TV/Pop Music mom, Shirley Jones of The Partridge Family! SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES: BEST OF THE FIFTIES‹SECOND PRINTING by DeCarlo, Lucey, Vigoda, & Various In honor of this month's new release, Archie Americana Series: Best of the Seventies‹Archie meets the demand for more with this second printing of their second and very popular volume: Best of the Fifties! Hula Hoops! Bobby Sox! Roller Skates! Poodle Skirts! It's all here in this uproarious collection of Archie stories from the much loved, frantic fifties! SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 ARCHIE #477 by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg "At The Drop Of A Hat": Archie's "lucky hat" turns out to be anything but, when he wears it to the soccer game and it keeps blowing off his head! Running after the hat isn't a good way to stop goals! "Tuba Or Not Tuba": It's music to no one's ears when Archie takes up tuba playing! "Hocus-Focus": Jughead's headed for cancellation when he decides to "fine-tune" Mr. Andrews' expensive new TV set! FC, 32pg $1.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE FUN-PACK Due to many requests, Archie is making affordable fun-filled 2-packs of Archie-published titles! Each 2-pack contains two randomly chosen comics featuring the Archie universe characters (Archie, Betty & Veronica, Jughead, etc.), plus a limited edition, out-of-print Skybox Archie trading card! Set $2.79 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #103 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.95 BETTY #67 by Barbara Slate & Stan Goldberg THE GOOD SPORT‹With Veronica on vacation, Betty has Archie all to herself! To make the most of the situation, she buys a special perfume called, "Romance"‹but the clerk accidentally hands her "Sport" cologne instead! The fragrance has a strange effect-- Betty feels compelled to engage in sporting activities! Will this be the romantic evening Betty is hoping for, or will Archie just consider her one of the guys? FC, 32pg $1.75 BETTY & VERONICA #129 by Barbara Slate & Gladir, & Dan DeCarlo EXPRESS YOURSELF‹Betty finds it cathartic to write her feelings down in her notebook‹until her mom unwittingly lets Veronica borrow it! Will Veronica learn all of Betty's secrets? What about Betty's mixed feelings toward Veronica? It's one story that's sure to put their friendship to the test! In "The Big Obsession," Betty gets a dream assignment: guarding visiting Hollywood hunk Renaldo DiHatrio from his legion of female fans! FC, 32pg $1.75 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #32 by Kathleen Webb & Fernando Ruiz MADE FOR EACH OTHER‹After losing a bet with Veronica, Betty must become her maid‹but the tables are turned when Betty wins the next bet! Will Veronica be able to serve instead of being served?! FC, 32pg $1.75 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #99 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette‹teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $1.95 CHERYL BLOSSOM #17 by Dan Parent CHERYL-MANIA‹Cheryl's beach-house TV talk show becomes a national obsession, as the love lives and friendships of both the Pembroke and Riverdale teens become positively public! The spotlight gets way too hot, however, so Cheryl decides to go out with a bang‹broadcasting one final beach bash as her farewell show! With a Cheryl lookalike waiting in the wings to start her own show, can Cheryl's celebrity status last? Don't miss the crazy conclusion! "How Crafty": When Cheryl's mom hires famous TV decorator "Martina Stewrich" to redecorate their mansion, style goes out of style for Cheryl! FC, 32pg $1.75 CHERYL BLOSSOM SUPER-PACK: Due to many requests, Archie is making these affordable 3-packs of Cheryl Blossom comics available to fans. In "Cheryl's New Job," Mr. Blossom decides to let Cheryl know what it's like to earn your own spending cash, so Cheryl sets out to get a summer job‹with hilarious results! "Cheryl In Hollywood" features everyone's favorite red-headed vixen setting her sights on the stars. Will show business ever recover?! CHERYL'S NEW JOB‹Pack $3.59 CHERYL IN HOLLYWOOD‹Pack $3.59 JUGHEAD #110 by Craig Boldman & 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 #144 by Various 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! Digest, FC $1.95 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #55 by Various It's double decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o- meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.95 KNUCKLES #18 by Ken Penders, Manny Galan, & Andrew Pepoy "Debt Of Honor!": Prepare yourself for the usual Knuckles-Kragok lovefest as the two arch enemies go at it once again! With time running out, a desperate Knuckles is anxious to learn the truth about the fate of one of his ancestors, and how it threatens all he holds dear in the present. It's a no-holds barred free-for-all... with a last page surprise that'll leave readers asking for more! FC, 32pg $1.75 LAUGH DIGEST #145 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $1.95 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #19 by Dan Parent & Bill Golliher, & Dan DeCarlo Featuring a photo cover of Melissa Joan Hart, star of the hit ABC-TV series! That teenage gal with the sparkle in her eyes and the magic in her fingertips returns for more spellbinding adventures! FC, 32pg $1.75 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #64 by Karl Bollers, Steven Butler, & Pam Eklund THE NAUGUS TRILOGY‹Part 1 (of 3). At last, the search for Ixus Naugus has ended! Sonic and Tails have been looking for him since issue #57, but now that they've found him, could they hope to survive?! Not likely, with the (literally) chilling Abomina-borg on the prowl! Plus, "On His Majesty's Secret Service" by Ken Penders and Art Mawhinney continues, as the King assigns St. John and his newly-recruited commandoes their first mission: invade the Floating Island! FC, 32pg $1.75 VERONICA #81 by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg The whimsical rich girl gets into as much adventure as she can afford‹and that's a lot, in these all- new stories! FC, 32pg $1.75 ARROW COMICS AUGUST #1 by Scott Rosema He is August, the champion of the planet Brevon (a world 10,000 times bigger than Earth), and his life is filled with danger and turmoil from every quarter! His challenges, his striving to balance his life with the needs of a whole world, continually face him with confrontations! But, even August has yet to face true evil... until now! Blacquon, the Envoy of Chaos, brings a vile twist into August's life! He's the newest, and oldest, enemy of August, and his sole existence is devoted to crushing him! And yet the survival of the planet Brevon itself depends upon Blacquon winning! Will August survive to learn Blacquon's secret and find a way to stop him? Cover by Scott Rosema. Bi-monthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE MEMPHIS FRONT #3 by Randy Zimmerman & Richard Gulick Updating concepts and storylines created by H.G. Wells! The Memphis resistance seems to be stopping the Martian advance, that is, until the invaders unleash their lethal black smoke, a deadly gas that kills anything that inhales it! With gasmasks completely useless, how can humanity hope to survive? Plus we see the horrors of a defeated St. Louis and begin to see the real reasons why the Aliens are conquering Earth, and why they center their attacks mainly on large populated cities. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 ATOM PUBLISHING NATURAL SELECTION VOL #1 by Karl Stevens Imagine an asteroid the size of the entire continent of Asia heading for a direct impact with Earth. What would you do if the news media announces this catastrophe will take place within the next couple of days? Witness a world that is faced with such a problem. SC, b&w, 144pg $7.95 AVALON STUDIOS STONE #1 by Brian Haberlin & Whilce Portacio This story follows a man utterly consumed by Hollywood's mad counterfeiting of the world around us. Drawn by mysterious forces, his life beings to spin out of control. Losing everything he holds dear, he must search deep within himself to discover the true meaning of being human. FC, 32pg $2.50 BLOOD AND IRON POSTER This stunning and incredibly rare poster done in by the awesome talents of Whilce Portacio and Scott Williams is finally available! Measure 24" x 36". Poster, 24x36, FC $5.95 BLOOD AND IRON PRINT The same image as above is also available as a signed and numbered museum quality print! Measure 17" x 22". Limited to 250 copies. Print, 17x22, FC $100.00 AVATAR PRESS AVATARS #1 by Gregory & Holaso All your favorite Avatar characters together in one book! Over two thousand years ago, Zeus murdered the pantheon, destroyed Olympus, and then disappeared. No one knew why he did what he did, or where he has gone. But for generations, one untold truth survived in whispers of terror: "Zeus will return... and no one will be able to withstand his onslaught!" Featuring Pandora, The Furies, Twilight, Journeymen, Maelstrom, and introducing Scythe! Also available as a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: Nude cover not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w, 40pg (1 of 2) $3.95 NUDE COVER‹b&w, 40pg (1 of 2) (CAUT: 3) $6.00 THRESHOLD #7 by Various David Quinn and Tim Vigil serve up "Darkness in Collision," where the devils who survive Faust meet the angels of 777: The Wrath. In this same issue, Budd Root delivers an untold tale of Cavewoman! Join Meriem as she revisits her land of youth and relives the painful memories of a battle with a dinosaur. Plus, Albert Holaso serves up a tale of The Ravening, and Rick Lyon dishes out a new yarn about Onyx, Avatar's white-hot female assassin! Also available as a Faust/777 Wrath Nude Cover, Cavewoman Cover, and Ravening Cover. NOTE: Nude cover not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS CAVEWOMAN COVER ‹b&w, 56pg $4.95 RAVENING COVER ‹b&w, 56pg $4.95 777 WRATH COVER ‹b&w, 56pg $4.95 777 WRATH NUDE COVER‹b&w, 56pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 CAVEWOMAN COLLECTIBLE FIGURE A beautiful 7" collectible figure of Cavewoman with 9 points of articulation. The figure comes with knife, pet baby T-Rex dinosaur, and base on a full-color blister package. Limited to 20,000 figures. Also available is a 6,000 limited edition Gold Variant figure that features a metallic gold bikini! (CAUT: 4) REG.‹Figure (Note Price) MSRP: $12.95 GOLD‹Figure (Note Price) MSRP: $15.95 AWAKENING COMICS EVERWINDS AWAKENING WAR Realities collide in an apocalyptic cosmic continuity crisis when an interdimensional rift rips through the Everwinds. A blazing battle between babes, bad guys, and 'bots! Plus, the death of a major Awakening Comics character! b&w, 32pg $3.95 AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT COVEN #1 BLACK AND WHITE by Ian Churchill w/Jeph Loeb In the vein of the super-successful Batman: Black & White series of last year, this Coven special issue features one central storyline with several shorter stories featuring Spellcaster, Fantom, Scratch and the rest of the Coven breathtakingly illustrated by the team that made Coven a hit! b&w, 32pg $2.95 RE:GEX #2 by Rob Liefeld w/Jeph Loeb The action continues in this special second issue of the fantasy-laden new series by one of comics¹ most controversial creators! 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, 32pg $2.50 AXESS COMICS OMEGA SAGA #3 by Mike Gerardo Mason Ganes (a.k.a. The Omega) has been captured by the forces of New Olympus in the Antarctic. His only hope lies with his estranged cousin Gina Ganes (a.k.a. Heroine), defender of Swan City. All this plus the debut of female teen hero Speed, and the vile General Brickman's New World Order. Also available in a Villains Edition Cover, featuring Lady Valentine in all her glory! HEROINES COVER‹FC, 32pg $2.99 VILLAINS COVER‹FC, 32pg $2.99 BASEMENT COMICS JUNGLE TALES MATURE VERSION #1 This special edition features scenes far too explicit for the regular comic, not to mention every shot from the underground "Private Shots of Cavewoman" portfolio, and a couple of hot shots not even included in the portfolio. Also includes a full-color poster! NOTE: This item is not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $6.95 BENCH PRESS STUDIOS WARRIOR'S WAY #2 James Marshall finds himself surrounded an un-armed against the same hordes of Technoborgs who overwhelmed the armored Warriors themselves. An epic battle ensues that will change the life of one forever as death strikes viciously! FC, 32pg $2.99 BIGGER BETTY JAMES MURPHY'S AUGUST #1 by James Murphy & Stephen Meryk Colgan London 2012. The daughter of the man who controls London's richest privatized borough has run away from home and August is called in to find her. She uncovers a plot involving sex, blood, body builders and a man who dresses up as a duck! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 28pg $2.95 KRANE #1 by Stephen Meryk Colgan & Sarwat Chadda Dogtooth, the self-styled king of thieves, has discovered a huge arms cached hidden inside the solid rock of a desert mesa. He hires Krane to find a way in. But who built the armoury and who are the mysterious beings that watch Krane's every move? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 36pg $2.95 BLACKOUT COMICS LADY VAMPRE RETURNS #1 by Rob Roman & Kirk Manley Blackout¹s most popular and sexiest bloodsucker rises from the ashes in this all-new exciting issue! Lurking in the eerie shadows of death, somewhere between legend and lore, a bloodline destined to destroy evil incarnate exists. This force known only as a myth to Lady Vampre and her kind has been stalking vampires for two centuries, never revealing their ominous presence until now. As the millennium nears, the evil of all existence shall rise and do battle with one another, leaving only the greater evil to thrive, and the weaker to burn and perish. The stage of Hell has been set for their first and final confrontation‹Lady Vampre vs. the devil himself, Satan! Also available as a Nude edition‹limited to 2,000 copies, each with a Signed Certificate of Authenticity‹and Deluxe edition, which includes one copy of the Return of Lady Vampre Special Nude Edition, two oversized 3-D Lady Vampre trading cards (with glasses), and a Lady Vampre mini-poster! REG.‹b&w, 32pg $2.95 NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3) (MATURE READERS)‹b&w, 32pg $9.95 DLX.‹b&w, 32pg $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARI KARI ACTION FIGURE Blackout¹s super-sexy warrior princess is available again, in full form. Hari Kari, sculpted by Michael Leone, stands six inches tall, has movable legs and arms, and comes with a removable sacred sword and demonic shield. Kari¹s brand new, never-before-seen costume has been detailed and molded to fit her perfect form. Also available is a limited edition nude premium edition of the Hari Kari figure with removable chest armor. REG‹Figure MSRP: $9.95 NUDE‹Figure MSRP: $14.95 ***************************** BLIND WOLF COMICS BLOOD FOR THE MUSE: AGONY, ECSTASY, TRAGEDY #1 Now published by Blind Wolf Studios! The premise: Melpomene, the Greek muse of tragedy, presides over the darkside of mankind. She is the goddess of pain, dark desire, and fear. This special is split into material previously published in Dark Muse magazine and earlier incarnations of the series, as well as brand new, never-before-seen material. Features artwork by Stew Noack, Ryan Dunlavey, Glenn Chadbourne and others. Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BOB BURDEN STUDIO THRILLING VISIONS FLAMING CARROT SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 An odd collection of lost sketches, forgotten projects, unpublished art, and ephemeral musings by Flaming Carrot cartoonist Bob Burden. Burden discusses everything from dreams and childhood memories to secrets of his creativity. Limited to 1,500 copies. SC $25.00 1998 MYSTERYMEN ZIPPO® LIGHTER 4: STRANGLER The Strangler is the most controversial Mysterymen to haunt the night streets and alleys of New York . Judge, jury and executioner, the dude is also #4 in the limited numbered series of Mysterymen Zippos®! Zippo® Lighter $29.95 1998 FLAMING CARROT SINK BOMB T/S Flaming Carrot jump! Flaming Carrot Laugh! Flaming Carrot fight the bad men! Flaming Carrot throw the stink bomb! Flaming Carrot brush after every meal with this full-color 100% cotton numbered limited edition t-shirt! XL $16.95 BONEYARD PRESS BABYLON CRUSH: BUDDHA by Rich Fuscia & Hart D. Fisher Goya Francisco, opium druglord of the Far East has come to get one thing: a jewel-encrusted Buddha said to possess magical properties. What's to keep him from getting it? A whole lot of corrupt cops looking to make a quit buck, some AIDS-infected hitmen, and the usual assortment of Los Angeles underground scumbags, that¹s what! Just how does the crime-fighting dominatrix fit into all of this? Well, she's stuck in the middle of course, between the cops, Goya, and worse of all, Goya's sadistic wife, who has set her sights on Babylon as her new conquest! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #38 by Rubenstein & Morrison When Monty Burns replaces his employees' daily dose of donuts with an addictive chemically- engineered substitute, the nuclear power plant's lolly-gagging jackanapes devolve into pastry junkies, giving Burns a sugar-glazed stranglehold on Springfield's economy. FC, 32pg $2.25 BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA #43 Featuring The Vampress Luxura! This issue: Luxura finds herself in the middle of two warring crime syndicates and uses her unique powers of persuasion and manipulation to guide the criminals into a course more beneficial to House Luxura in ³Harvest!² Also available in Nude Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG‹b&w $3.00 NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $4.00 VAMPEROTICA TALES #5 Featuring The Vampress Luxura! This issue: The year is 753 BC in ancient Rome, and the Vampress Luxura enters the city to set up a Kith stronghold under the nose of Julius Caesar in ³A Night of Wine and Roses.² 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 COVER (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $4.00 VAMPIRE CONFESSIONS #1 In the Tradition of Tales From The Crypt comes Vampire Confessions! With the sexy Luxura as the host, Vampire Confessions delivers vampire stories with an erotic twist. This issue brings two tales: ³The Masquerade² and ³The Turning,² both sure to satisfy your taste for blood! 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 COVER (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $4.00 LUXURA ANNUAL #1 Welcome to the first issue of the annual celebration of the comic industry¹s sexiest, deadliest vampire! In addition to a terrifying tale featuring the Vampress Luxura, this double-sized comic contains an awesome text and pin-up section featuring Luxura¹s Tales From The Blood Vault. It¹s jammed with 30 all-new illustrations telling tales of Luxura¹s massive Bloodvault, with illustrations by Kirk Lindo, Mike Wolfer, Fauvé, Sandra Chang, Paul Abrams and many more! Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG‹b&w, 48pg $3.95 NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 48pg $3.95 BRAINSTORM PROMO PACK #1 Five back-issues of some of Brainstorm¹s best publications at a great introductory price. Packs may contain Nude and Regular editions. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS Pack $5.00 BROKEN HALOS BROKEN HALO LTD ED DIRECTORS CUT VOLUME 1 by Joe Vigil, & Tim Vigil This TP edition features "clean" art pages (no text bubbles), a new cover, additional interior art, and 29 pages of embellished narrative and story insight. Signed and numbered. Limited to 2,000. b&w, 64pg $9.95 ART OF TIM VIGIL DARK UTOPIA #3 Featuring a first look at the long awaited Faust #12, this penetrating art series continues under the Broken Halos label with more pages and a higher production quality. This issue spans almost 20 years of Tim Vigil's illustrative ferocity in love, aggression, and flesh. Never-before-published pieces intertwine with rare and hard-to-find blasts from the past, not to mention Tim's personal favorites. Includes a four-page color insert. Cardstock cover. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #11 (Nov97) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 BVBOOKS LURID TALES #2: THE RETURN OF MISTY (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, or Hong Kong. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #1 (Jan98) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.50 CALIBER COMICS CALIBER CORE #1 Caliber Core. This is it! The linchpin of the entire Caliber Core line! New stories featuring many of the Caliber Core characters in a variety of stories. This is the book where new characters will be introduced and other characters like Saint Germaine, Seeker, Black Mist, and more cross over outside their own series. In this first issue, Gestalt must find her place in a world that doesn't seem to want her. "The Rain People" spotlights a group of people with special abilities who also have a connection with a member of the Raven Chronicles team. And in a special bonus story, we are introduced to the realm of "Spiral" as a mysterious woman descends into a bloody frenzy of retribution. GESTALT COVER‹b&w, 32 pgs $2.95 RAIN PEOPLE COVER‹b&w, 32 pgs $2.95 SPIRAL COVER‹b&w, 32 pgs $2.95 THE DETECTIVE #2 by Gerard Goffaux The investigations of Max Faccioni continue. Max was a gritty, tough, no nonsense private detective in the heyday of street crime, and reporter Charlton Evans finds himself drawn to investigate his colorful past as a body at the morgue is identified as Max Faccioni. Through his journals and case files, Evans pieces together the past cases of Max. Why are these cases still so important to everyone and how can they possibly affect the present? b&w, 32 pgs $2.95 JAM TUNDRA ISSUES SET by Bernie Mireault In celebration of the Madman/The Jam cross-over series from Dark Horse, Caliber is re-releasing the first five Tundra issues of The Jam in a special 5-pack. Contained will be all 5 of the hard-to- find 32-page full-color comics. Set $14.75 JAM CALIBER ISSUES SET by Bernie Mireault Available now to fans all over the world in a special 5 pack set, Bernie Mireault's cult-favorite character, The Jam. Included will be five different issues of Caliber's run of The Jam to make you laugh and bust a gut. Set $14.75 KILROY #3 by Joe Pruett and Feliciano Garcia Zecchin Caliber Core. What happens when the most powerful being on earth loses his mind? Dan, Camille and the mysterious paranormal investigative team, Raven Inc., are on the trail of the ages-old enigma known as Kilroy. Unable to distinguish between good and evil, Kilroy rampages through the realm of madness and reality. b&w, 32pg $2.95 KILROY #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Joe Pruett & Feliciano Garcia Zecchin A signed and numbered variant cover of the all-new Kilroy series enclosed in a protective sleeve for the highest level of protection. Also includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500 copies. b&w, 32pg $9.95 LEGENDLORE: SLAVE OF FATE by Joe Martin & Philip Xavier Caliber Fantasy. Readers know Raith as a brooding, scheming, acrimonious specter of a man. This issue strives to fill some of the gaps created by '97s LegendLore: Daemonstorm special. In "Slave of Fate," Raith Craulnobur has all of his choices made for him at the moment of his birth. But when the man decides he has had enough and will make his own fortune, the lives of those who seek to control him are shattered irrevocably. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LIFEQUEST #4 by Matt Vanderpol Continuing the adventures of this fresh new series! Maurice and Rundle chance a daring escape from the scaly clutches of a Syrillian mob. It's a do-or-die situation in an attempt to free themselves and warn the farm of the fast pursing danger! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: THE SERIES #1 by Paul Sizer The critically-acclaimed Little White Mouse is now an on-going series! In deep space, one young girl's survival depends upon the strength of her heart. Loo struggles to overcome her challenging environment to get back to her family. In this issue, Loo discovers another hidden section of the satellite, and what she finds there will impact her life forever. b&w, 32pg $2.95 PENDRAGON CHRONICLES: ADVENT OF MERLIN by Jeff Limke & Rob Davis Caliber Fantasy. The second installment of Caliber Fantasy's series about the mythos of King Arthur tells the tale of a young Merlin - called Myrddin - his mysterious beginnings, and how he came to ambiguously prophesy a future for the land of Britain. Will Myrddin's predictions come to pass? b&w, 32 pg $2.95 SAINT GERMAINE #11 by Gary Reed and James Lyle Caliber Core. Starting a new story-arc! In this multi-parter written by series creator Gary Reed, Saint Germaine chronicles the life of one of Europe's most famous adventurers...the vagabond lover who infected the high courts with his charm, wit, and persuasive manner. It is a story you witness as a friend of Germaine, and it is a story both tragic and uplifting. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SEEKER #4 by Gary Reed & Chris Massarotto Caliber Core. She is Seeker. An elite fighting machine that has no match. Highly-trained reflexes that react without conscious thought, a mastery of weapons beyond compare. Seeker. She is the best. Or is she? When Gestalt comes calling to stake a claim to the name and identity of Seeker, LeAnn Haywood find herself in the fight of her life! b&w, 32pg $2.95 SEEKER #1-3 SET by Gary Reed & Chris Massarotto This set contains the first 3 issues of the Seeker series! Caliber Core. If you missed out on this action-packed series the first time around and you're dying to give Seeker a try but don't want to start in the middle of a story, then your time has come! Set $8.85 SILENT INVASION: ABDUCTIONS #2 by Larry Hancock and Michael Cherkas The search for Matt Sinkage intensifies...Private Detective Phil Housley finds the missing Howard Finster, who then immediately hires Housley to protect him from Mrs. Finster- and the space aliens! Sarah makes a proposal to Housley that he finds difficult to ignore, and Housley's girlfriend, Meredith, becomes suspicious about Phil's nighttime disappearances. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SUDDEN GRAVITY #3 by Greg Ruth The pieces begin to fall into place as the killer takes his third victim, striking at the very heart of the hospital staff. Dr. Strauss is visited once again by the "ghost" of the missing Dr. Vladek, and Dr. Barnes confronts Romulus and Raymond in a desperate and final attempt to understand the reason for his blindness and the disappearance of his former colleague before stealing a motorcycle and hitting the open road. b&w, 32pg $2.95 UNTOUCHABLES NEW BEGINNING HARDCOVER by Pruett, Kissee, & Dreier In 1921 Prohibition was put into law in the United States of America. This of course led to the rise in power of such notorious gangsters as Al Capone. In order to combat the lawlessness of Capone and the corrupt police force of Chicago, Eliot Ness and the Untouchables were formed. Eventually Prohibition ended and the Untouchables disbanded. But what if Prohibition was never revoked and instead was broadened to include other vices such as tobacco and drugs? The Untouchables are reformed under a new command and the lawless had better start watching their back! HC, 128pg, b&w $19.95 Tome Press Tome Press features the best in historical, biographical, and literary adaptations. CRIME CHRONICLES PROHIBITION WARS by Gary Reed & Various In this stand alone one-shot, Crime Chronicles explores the explosion of crime that came with the advent of Prohibition. It covers the rise of notorious gangsters such as Al "Scarface" Capone, showcases the shocking events that ran blood in the streets of Chicago with the Saint Valentine's Massacre, spotlights the rise of Eliot Ness and The Untouchables, and much more. b&w, 32pg $2.95 KING ARTHUR by Joe Martin & Various One of the most enduring legends in myth and legend is examined in this informative one-shot. Was there really a King Arthur, and if so, who was he? Beginning with the seeds of history, embellished with fanciful myths, the legend of King Arthur has become endeared with fable and chivalry, so much that Arthur himself represents ultimate in nobility. b&w, 32 pg $2.95 RHINEGOLD: THE VALKYRIES by Various Continuing the unfolding of one of the world's greatest classics! They were the Warrior Goddesses. Swooping down on the field of battle, these beautiful and magnificent women would take the heroes that died nobly in death and escort them to the great hall of Valhalla, where they would prepare for the final and ultimate battle which spawned the Twilight of the Gods. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CARTOON BOOKS PHONEY BONE INFLATABLE This August, Bone fans will be utterly blown away by the biggest Bone product to ever hit the shelves! Cartoon Books presents the Phoney Bone Inflatable! Phoney is Six Feet Tall, and sports his favorite black t-shirt with the star! This is an absolute necessity for Bone fans everywhere, and is being offered at $39.95. BONE fans know that Phoney's always full of hot air, and now they can fill him up some more! Please note that this is a special item that is available in limited quantities. Please place your orders now before these very coveted collectibles are all sold out! Inflatable MSRP: $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONE #31 by Jeff Smith Starting in this issue: a five-part back-up story starring the two stupid Rat Creatures and featuring the brand-new character "Riblet!" Drawn by Stan Sakai and written by Tom Sniegoski, this story will not be collected in the Bone compilations! Meanwhile, Fone Bone and Smiley are about to be sacrificed to the Rat Creatures, the village is destroyed, and Thorn is reunited with an old friend. The regular feature explodes toward its mighty climax in the penultimate chapter of "Rock Jaw: Master of the Eastern Border!" b&w, 32pg $2.95 ********************** BONE BASEBALL CAP The first ever official BONE Baseball cap! This deluxe 100% cotton baseball cap is made by SportCap and sports an embroidered design of one of the most beloved Bone characters, Ted. A must-have for any Bone-a-phile, this fashionable cap is an attractive addition to any comic fan¹s wardrobe. Let happy thoughts spring to your mind while Ted springs to life on your cap! 100 % cotton with embroidery on front and adjustable cotton strap. One size fits all. Cap $19.95 PHONEY BONE INFLATABLE This August, Bone fans will be utterly blown away by the biggest Bone product to ever hit the shelves! Cartoon Books presents the Phoney Bone Inflatable! Phoney is Six Feet Tall, and sports his favorite black t-shirt with the star! This is an absolute necessity for Bone fans everywhere, and is being offered at $39.95. BONE fans know that Phoney's always full of hot air, and now they can fill him up some more! Please note that this is a special item that is available in limited quantities. Please place your orders now before these very coveted collectibles are all sold out! Inflatable MSRP: $39.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BONE VOLUME FOUR: THE DRAGONSLAYER by Jeff Smith Collecting issues 20-27 plus a four-page prequel that appeared in the 20th Anniversary Heavy Metal Deluxe Edition, this book covers some of the most exciting, suspenseful, and fantastic chapters of the Bone saga ever produced! From the nighttime journey of Fone Bone, Thorn, and Gran'ma Ben and their terrifying encounter with Kingdok, to the ridiculous manipulation of the villagers and Phoney Bone's sunrise ceremony to sacrifice the Great Red Dragon! Packed with new illustrations by Jeff Smith! SC (STAR6702)‹184pg, b&w $16.95 HC (STAR6528)‹184pg, b&w $24.95 ************************** CAT'S PAW COMICS GREENLEAF IN EXILE #3 by Doug Anderson The prodigal nephews return, only to find a pile of bodies, and no sign of Greenleaf or his guests. Across town, a devastated Betty receives a curious offer from the disheveled Tom Swann, and finds solace from an unexpected source. b&w, 24pg $2.95 CATFISH COMICS INFAMA #1 by Furlan, LaRocque & Delaney It's the event Sinnamon fans have been eagerly awaiting! Her arch-rival Infama finally gets her own title! This initial three-issue story arc promises to expose the dark secrets behind the Sisterhood, Infama's gem and parents. The excitement starts here with the lovely and hedonistic Infama looking for fun in Toronto, only to wind up facing a super-powered foe who's her complete opposite! Plus, a backup story featuring the pliable Putta, drawn by Infama co-creator, M. Gerald Delaney. This issue features two alternate covers by M. Gerald Delaney and Nick Poliwko. Quarterly. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #3 (Mar97) b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.95 CAVEMAN PUBLISHING CAVEMAN #3 by Tayyar Ozkan Even though we are at the end of the 20th century, we are not much different from the slouched knuckle-dragging caveman. Just look at any modern street scene today: you'll find it's populated by nothing but slouching people! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 CHAOS! COMICS LADY DEATH #8 by David Quinn & Mike Deodato, Jr. Lady Death has accepted the ominous Scythe of the covenant from the Archangel Michael. Now it is finally time for her to seize control of Hell, but Hell is at war. Blood-crazed rebel armies storm Lady Death¹s fortress. Every hand is against her‹including Heaven¹s executioner, The Galilean! Meanwhile, what secret terrors do the temptresses Leviatha and Malady discover on the fringe of Heaven? Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. FC, 32pg $2.95 US EVIL ERNIE #3 by Nutman, Brewer, & Arnold Within the confines of the infamous Manson family slaying site, Evil Ernie must face and defeat his greatest nemesis to date, the demonic Egyptian vampiress Purgatori! But is Evil Ernie‹ disoriented by his battle with the seductive psychomorph known as Serendipity‹ready to rumble?! To complicate matters, Purgatori has discovered that Evil may be the most powerful being in the cosmos and the root of his power lies deep in his past, before he was ever abused by his twisted parents. FC, 32pg $2.95 THE OMEN #5 by Phil Nutman, Justiniano, & Ken Branch Oblivia. Vex. Rip. Voodoo Childe. Carcass. When Morgan Gallows had a vision of Armageddon, he saw these supernatural teens as The Chosen, the ones who would deliver us away from the end to come. But amid the riots of Los Angeles, they¹ve fallen to Chaos! It looks as if Gallow¹s Omen was incomplete. Who are the Chosen really? Will they be Redeemers... or Architects of Doom? It¹s the senses-shattering conclusion to the series that launched the end of the Chaos! cosmos. FC, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 PANDEMONIUM: DELIVERANCE by Jesse Leon McCann & Jack Jadson From the pages of Lady Death comes Pandemonium‹sorceress, jungle queen, thief and ruler of the notorious assassins guild‹in her first one-shot special! After suffering the effects of an enemy¹s poison, Pandemonium is mystically transported to the heart of the Congo jungle. There she defends a peaceful tribe of beings from extinction at the hands of the most vile murderers ever encountered: human beings! Little does Pandemonium realize that her own existence hangs in the balance! Cover by Al Rio. FC, 32pg $2.95 EVIL ERNIE VS. THE SUPER HEROES II by Hart Fisher & Steven Butler Forget the ³Thrilla in Manila² or the ³Rumble in the Jungle,² Œcause Evil Ernie is ready for Round Two with the super heroes of the world! This time, Evil¹s might is pitted against The Legion of Justice (Super Duper Fella, The Whiz, & The Dark Iguana), The Furious American and his Squealing Rip-Offs, Spew and more in this wicked satire that sends up today¹s current crop of super heroes and their endless melodramatic dilemmas. The laughs come so fast, you¹ll need a radar gun to clock this book. FC, 32pg $2.95 CHAOS! JAM UNCUT SHEET by Hughes, Balent & Justiniano This rare uncut sheet features the uncut Chromium covers of Lady Death: The Odyssey #1 Premium Edition by Steven Hughes, Purgatori #1 Premium Edition by Jim Balent, and Evil Ernie: Straight To Hell #1 Premium Edition by Justiniano. All covers are combined in one outstanding presentation. Limited to 200 sheets‹limited quantities remain! FC, 30x40 $50.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHAOS! JAM POSTER by Balent, Hughes & Justiniano This killer jam poster features the creative stylings of three of comicdom¹s finest artisans: Steven Hughes, Jim Balent and Justiniano. Colored by Jason Jensen, each poster measures 24² x 36² and comes rolled and individually packaged. Poster, FC, 24x36 $7.95 O/A CAST OF CHAOS! POSTER by Justiniano The entire cast of the Chaos! realm is here from fiend favorites like Lady Death, Purgatori and Chastity to deadly supporting cast members. Each 24² x 36² poster comes rolled and individually packaged with love and care. Poster, FC, 24x36 $7.95 ************************* SOUNDS OF DEATH MAGAZINE #11 SOD, the ultimate Death Metal Magazine, is back and bigger and better than ever! SOD #11 features a spectacular cover painting of Evil Ernie by Chaos! Comics artist Justiniano, as well as an extensive interview with Evil Ernie creator and Chaos! Comics president, Brian Pulido. Band features this issue include Sodom, Angelcorpse, Bal Sagoth, Cannibal Corpse, Nile and much more. SOD #11 also features an expanded ³From The Vault² section, ³Hate Mail², ³Deadly Contacts² as well as dozens of album and demo reviews showcasing the very best in extreme metal from around the world. Magazine, 100pg $6.66 ************************ For totally cool new Chaos! T-shirts of Lady Death by Mike Deodato, Jr. and Dead King by David Brewer, go to the APPAREL SECTION of this issue! ************************ CHECKER COMICS MUTATOR #1 by Mark Thompson & David Berkebile Larry Lieber can hyperevolve at will using technology designed to map out the future of the species. Planned adaptions that would have taken thousands of generations can now be implemented in seconds. Now the only thing that has to be done is to control Larry Lieber! b&w, 24pg $1.95 CHERRY COMICS CHERRY DELUXE #1 by Larry Welz The beginning of a new series from Cherry Comics! The lead story, The Innkeeper's Soul, is a collaboration between Welz and Neil Gaiman! It's a bit of quasi-English folklore with Cherry as an angel erotically competing with demon Lola for the soul of a modest Innkeeper. Also features an exclusive Tug & Buster story! NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, or Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $4.00 CLASS ENTERPRISES CUBE #4 by Patrick Fillion Ghost Boy, Pascale, and Jon Dazy infiltrate MacGavin's mansion in an attempt to rescue their fallen comrades. There they must face the Henchmen's fury in a battle that seems almost hopeless. In the backup story, Ghost Boy must turn to an unlikely ally for help against Wraith and the Sinful Sisterhood. b&w $2.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #64 by Various Strom, Sutton, and Patterson deliver "Steel-Belted Radials of Death," whereby a simple custom car show appearance turns into a drag-race with danger, as an accursed spark plug changes Elvira's car into a destructive demon-mobile! Then a spear-wielding Elvira gets the upper hand over her former ally the Purrloiner, in "Cat Fight," part five of "Historical Babes." Photo cover of Elvira. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #31 by Howell & Villagran RECONSTRUCTING DEADBEATS: The vampire duo of Martine and Colleen‹armed with the strange new powers they got from Dracula‹returns to Mystic Grove intent on recruiting new members for their ghastly group. Cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND BUSTED! VOL. 2, #2 The Newsletter of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Busted! is now comic-sized and quarterly! This issue features continued coverage of the fight against censorship in the comics community. Highlights include Neil Gaiman¹s Guardian Angel Tour, case updates, a spot light on legal counsel Burton Joseph, and spring and summer convention reports. All wrapped in a provocative cover by Terry Moore, creator of Strangers in Paradise. Tabloid, 8pg, PC MSRP: $0.00 COMIC CAVALCADE LEGENDS OF LUXURA COMMEMORATIVE #1 by Kirk Lindo Now is your chance to get this book featuring a stunning new cover by Kirk Lindo! Limited to 1,000 copies. Also available in a deluxe edition (signed by Lindo), limited to 250 copies. REG.‹FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 DLX.‹FC, 32pg MSRP: $14.95 LUXURA COMMEMORATIVE #1 Now available in stores for the first time, this book features a wraparound virgin cover by Kirk Lindo! Limited to 1000 copies. Also available in a deluxe edition (signed by Lindo), limited to 500 copies. REG.‹FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 DLX.‹FC, 32pg MSRP: $14.95 VAMPEROTICA LINGERIE COMMEMORATIVE #1 This special edition features an awesome cover by Lindo and a gold foil logo! Limited to 1,000 copies. Also available in a deluxe edition (signed by Lindo), limited to 250 copies. REG.‹FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 DLX.‹FC, 32pg MSRP: $14.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY PARA TROOP #2 by Miers, Boychuk, & Newell Max wakes up one morning to find he's lost his job, squandered his money, and given his heart to a woman who despises him. Just when he thinks it can't get any worse, his head catches fire and burns down his house, and strange people come around trying to kill him. b&w, 32pg $2.95 COPPERVALE STARCHILD MYTHOPOLIS #6 by James A. Owen The conclusion of Book Two‹"Fisher King." This issue reintroduces one of the most devastating of Anders Higgins' adversaries‹the son of Thomas Learmont! The only question that remains is which one is he, Rhysling or Rumer? b&w (6 of 14) $2.95 COWTOWN PRODUCTIONS POP CULTURE AND 2 MINUTE NOODLES #1 by Various A collection of mostly true share house stories by some of Australia's sharpest artists and writers. All the action centers around a bunch of dysfunctional friends amid parties, coffee mugs, girl talk, and what's growing in the magic cupboard. b&w, 32pg $3.50 CPM MANGA CHIRALITY GALLERY A Charity Benefit Pin-Up Book A pin-up gallery of characters from CPM Manga¹s popular manga title, Chirality, done by some of the greatest talents in the U.S. comic industry today! This is this first time a pin-up book based on manga characters will be published. Contributors include: Dan Brereton, Dave Finch, Jeff Matsuda, Stan Sakai, David Mack, Brian Stelfreeze, Pat Lee, Dark One, Mark Crilley, Kevin Lau, Colleen Doran, Andi Watson, Jim Mahfood, Karl Altstaetter, C. Scott Morse, Jeffrey and Philip Moy, Rich Koslowski and many more to come! In addition, all proceeds generated from this project will be donated to the House of Hope charity in Japan, which helps children who were orphaned after the 1995 Kobe Earthquake. Chirality series creator Satoshi Urushihara will also be contributing a special hand-painted cover to the project. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 CHIRALITY #18 by Satoshi Urushihara THE FINAL ISSUE! This is the comic that will wrap it all up and answer all the questions. It¹s the final battle between Carol and Adam, with the fate of all humanity riding on the outcome! And Shiori may be down, but she is definitely not out. What role will she play in this apocalyptic drama? Who lives? Who dies? What will become of the earth and its denizens in this machine ridden era? Find out all in the action packed climax of this sci-fi epic. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 LEGEND OF LEMNEAR #8 by Kinji Yoshimoto & Satoshi Urushihara. Outnumbered and overwhelmed, Lemnear and Tiana are captured by the Vaizas as Lian is left to battle on alone. Mesh is no where to be found as he is privately searching for answers to the mysteries surrounding Varohl. Waking up in prison, Tiana relates the tale of her past to Lemnear. Her story is interrupted though when their true captor reveals himself. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MIDNIGHT PANTHER: SCHOOL DAZE #5 by Yu Asagiri THE FINAL ISSUE! As the truth about the Dream Demon is revealed, Lou takes on Reika in a fight to the finish at the Stella Maris Junior College. The campus quad becomes the battlefield for this no hold barred sword-fight. Unable to help Lou, Father Adam confronts his guilt and reveals his greatest sins to Sonya and Kei. Taking no offense, the ladies are more than happy to help him indulge some of his fetishes and fantasies. An eye-popping end to a spectacular series. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 New Titles from CPM Manga X UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND #2 Original story and art by Toshio Maeda! ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 CRAZYFISH/MJ-12 LOUD CANNOLI by Morse & Andrews Marvel at Morse's Ancient Joe, a scientific anomaly of mythic proportions, as he searches for the past that eludes him so mysteriously. Then check out Andrew's Colossus, an iron golem righting wrongs for money in a rustic society of treacherous knights and creatures of intrigue. b&w, 40pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: BLACK WHITE & RED COLLECTED ED by Tom Sniegoski, & J.G. Jones The two-part series is collected for the first time! Rendered in glorious, moody black and white with dramatic splashes of crimson, this ghostly tale pits our holy warrior against a shape-changing ancient evil from Japan known as the Hengeyokai! The end-result pits Ana against her own mentor in a battle which she dares not win. FC, 64pg $6.95 SHI: ART OF WAR TOUR BOOK by Billy Tucci After a successful world tour, Crusade is now offering the rare England, Mexico, and Wizard Chicago Con Art of war cover editions. Inside this special are 32 pages of never-before-seen art, concept sketches, and more. Each of the three specially designed covers also feature a space to allow fans attending a convention or store signing to have Billy Tucci sketch a unique custom cover. ENGLAND COVER‹PC, 32pg (Note Price) $12.95 MEXICO COVER‹PC, 32pg (Note Price) $12.95 WIZARD CHICAGO CON COVER‹PC, 32pg (Note Price) $5.95 SHI: BLACK WHITE AND RED POSTER by J.G. Jones The artist of Shi: Black, White, & Red has produced this gorgeous 22" x 34" poster that shows Shi with Naginata in hand, turning her head ever so slightly toward the viewer. Poster, 22x34, FC $5.95 CUSTOM COMICS OF AMERICA, INC. ROOTER: HOT ROCKS MOJO VOL. 2 #3 by Kelly Campbell When Rooter, Muddy, Zygo, Otis and the Ghan Girls arrive in Paris, France to begin the ³Muddy Blues² World Tour 1998 of back-alley blues clubs, they are greeted by sexy Air-Frenchie flight attendants welcoming our little band of blues singers with cheeky kisses and cute little French berets. As he gets his kisses and beret, a smitten Zygo agrees to meet one of the Air-Frenchie flight attendants in Paris for a date‹not knowing that the beret she just gave him was full of hot diamonds... diamonds that belonged to the infamous eurpoean bad guy... Le Boss, and needed to be smuggled past customs. Zygo the parrot just became Zygo ³the mule!² b&w, 24pg $2.95 DAVDEZ ARTS DEMON HUNTER #1 by Barry Blair & Colin Chan Pentagrams, sacrifices, long robes, black candles, a father who is the High Priest, and a mother who is the High Priestess of the Great Demon King‹such has been the childhood of young Hunter Gordon. But now his parents are dead in an accident (so they say), and Hunter tires to settle in a small New England town to live a normal life. The Great Demon Kings has other plans. Hunter knows the secrets of the robed ones and has the ability to call on the bizarre and supernatural. His soul is a prize, and the Demon King means to possess it! b&w, 32pg $2.50 LEGEND OF THE ELFLORD #2 As Hawk and his Warriors of Virtue continue to defend Greenhaven Fortress against the human armies led by Kritzler, Lady Bai Mao forges an evil bind with the witch Nendo. Meanwhile, far away, the wizard Greylowe prepares his pupil Windblade, to face the Serpentine Srith warriors in their caverns beneath the Sky Torn Mountains. FC, 32pg $2.95 LOST HEROES #5 Emens gets to have all the fun...if your idea of fun is blood, gore, and violent death. Hell¹s Gate has started to open and GATU is eagerly waiting in anticipation. Prelate decides to take a high dive. Matt has a flashback to when his wife was killed and, after confronting Emens for a bloody battle, visits the land of the dead. And, Eve gets herself a new, nasty boyfriend. FC, 24pg $2.95 DARK ISLAND #4 It has begun! The Dark Lord is sending his advance waves of evil minions and vile creations to recapture Manhattan. Kat knows they must be stopped or more will follow. With the aid of her newfound powers, she must begin the task of uniting the bickering tribes of the magic realms. The mystic islands of Faerie must produce the champions that are needed to protect the Dark Island from these dreaded creatures of the Dark Lord. Is there time? b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEE VEE PRESS DEE VEE #8 What will hatch from the petri dish of Alec's mind this issue? The world of comic art continues to squirm under Eddie Campbell's microscope. Meanwhile, James Kochalka's serving up a double helping of Icecream, (in a tale which ties neatly into his recent Mermaid book.) It¹s a chilly Winter tale for Monatgue Hale in a new four-parter, and White & Single continue the sex change operation in ³It¹s A Lot Like Life.² Bruce Mutard explains why it ain't always like the movies, in ³Private Eye,² and the Road's a little congested for Marcus Moore... MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DEEP-SEA COMICS REID FLEMING, WORLD'S TOUGHEST MILKMAN IN: ROGUE TO RICHES TP by David Boswell First published in five comics from 1986-1990, Rogue to Riches is too funny for words, so you'll just have to read it for yourself! First printing as a graphic novel. SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $13.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY THE EXTENDED DREAM OF MR. D. #1 by Max From the celebrated Harvey award winning Spanish artist Max comes a beautifully-illustrated 3- issue mini series that chronicles a man's disturbing dreams as he slips in and out of consciousness in a hospital ward over a period of forty days. The story here is vividly told in Max's crisp, expressionistic drawing style and features impressive gouache-painted covers by this master cartoonist. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $3.50 DIRTY PLOTTE #12 by Julie Doucet In 1991, Julie Doucet packed her bags and moved to New York. Waiting for her in Manhattan was her new boyfriend, an aspiring cartoonist himself who took Julie into his upper west side apartment. The excitement of this new beginning was short-lived; gradually, her boyfriend's over- bearing jealousy became more evident, and the confines of her surroundings slowly became more suffocating. Doucet documents these compelling events in graphic detail in this third and final chapter of "The New York Diary," her longest and most accomplished work to date. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50 NEW DIRTY PLOTTE PACK by Julie Doucet This new pack contains the first nine issues of Julie Doucet's notable series, shrink-wrapped with a free Dirty Plotte postcard. An impressive overview of the work of this award-winning cartoonist. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VII #9 (Sep97) Pack (x9) $19.95 DREAMER COMICS SOUJOURN #4 by Christopher T. Gerow & Jim Somerville A GAME OF CONSCIENCE: Part 1‹It¹s time for a break. Studying magic and fighting off all manner of shadowy, otherworldly threats is all well and good, but sometimes a girl just needs to dance! (Check out C.T. at a rave!) The pronblem is that Conscience is on C.T.¹s trail once again, and the men with the automatic weapons one the dance floor are proving to be the ultimate party poopers. FC $2.95 DREAM SMITH STUDIOS BOOK #4 by Various The climactic conclusions to the first story-arcs! Angus and our heroes battle for their lives against a new and horrible enemy in Norse Saga! Tobalt must get the Child of Prophecy to safety before she falls into the Dragon's insidious grip in Chimera! And the Kostya's go to fight the Witch Hunters for the return of Katya in Anna! b&w, 72pg $3.50 DUALITY PRESS VIGIL: DIRT by Arvin Loudermilk & Mike Iverson The Bloodline arc continues! Capturing Grace Kimble is one thing, but keeping the blonde vampire locked up for any length of time is becoming a serious problem for Colonel Daniel Carter. So, to keep his slippery prisoner in custody for the long trip back to their desert base, Carter surrounds Grace with a unit of vampire commandos and a convoy of military trucks. Unfortunately for the Colonel all the hardware the Pentagon can dig up wouldn't be enough to hold the always feisty Grace! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 VIGIL 1 TRADE PAPERBACK by Arvin Loudermilk & Mike Iverson The original Vigil is back! The extremely rare first five issues of the critically acclaimed vampire crime saga are collected for the first time in years! Ever wonder how vampire hunter Grace Kimble and her movie star boyfriend, Greg Tonell, first met? Are you not sure who really killed talk show host Rupert Michaels? All the early storylines and still dangling plot threads of this long running series are introduced as Grace and Greg make their way from Hollywood to the Caribbean, dodging the law and fistfuls of murdering vampires at every exciting turn. Plus: A brand new computer painted cover by Mike Iverson and a remembrance of vampires past by Arvin Loudermilk! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 256pg, b&w $19.95 DYNAMIC FORCES Alternates for Everyone UNCANNY X-MEN #360 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER This cover is exclusive to Dynamic Forces. X-Men 35th anniversary issue! Part one of the return of Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, and Colossus. Drawn by Jae Lee! Also available signed by the artist Jae Lee or by Stan Lee! Extremely limited. (CAUT: 2) REG.‹FC $6.95 JAE LEE‹FC $19.95 STAN LEE‹FC $59.95 X-MEN #80 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER This cover is exclusive to Dynamic Forces. 35th anniversary issue! Part two of the return of Kitty Pryde, Nightcrawler, and Colossus. Drawn by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti! Extremely limited. Also available in a S&N version by Quesada and Palmiotti. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the X-Men with these signed numbered editions only from Dynamic Forces! O/A UNCANNY X-MEN SIGNED & NUMBERED #304 Signed by inker Dan Panosian. Limited to 7,500 copies. FC MSRP: $9.95 O/A EXCALIBUR SIGNED & NUMBERED #71 Signed by artists Joe Madureira and Darick Robertson. Limited to 7,500 copies. FC MSRP: $9.95 ******* DARKCHYLDE DARKCHROME SKETCHBOOK Produced exclusively for Dynamic Forces by Randy Queen with a deluxe chrome cover. NOTE: Current members of the Darkchylde Fan Club will receive the Sketchbook free with the second newsletter. (CAUT: 2) FC $15.95 DARKCHYLDE EXCLUSIVE FAN CLUB T-SHIRT Available only to members of the Darkchylde Fan Club. XL $19.95 GEN13 MONKEY MAN & O¹BRIEN DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #1 Limited to 5,000 copies. Also available in a deluxe edition signed by Art Adams. (CAUT: 2) REG.‹FC $6.95 DLX.‹FC $19.95 DANGER GIRL COLLECTED DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #1 Extremely limited. Also available in a deluxe edition signed by J. Scott Campbell. (CAUT: 2) REG.‹ FC $10.00 DLX.‹FC $24.95 DANGER GIRL DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE OMNICHROME COVER #2 Danger Girl #1 is sold out everywhere, and so is Danger Girl #1 the Tour Edition. The Danger Girl #1 Chromium Edition from WildStorm was allocated to only a handful per store. So, don't miss this opportunity to get your own copy of the Omni-Chrome Edition of Danger Girl #2! Limited to 10,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 JOE CHIODO¹S MECHANIC DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #1 Limited to 5,000 copies Also available in a deluxe edition signed by Joe Chiodo. (CAUT: 2) REG.‹FC $10.00 DLX.‹FC $24.95 ALMIGHTY ALTERNATES PACKAGE This is the Big One! Dynamic Forces is putting some of the best alternate covers in this sampler package. These sets of three random alternative covers won¹t just include Dynamic Forces alternate covers, but also hard-to-get convention limited editions, limited editions from other countries, and randomly inserted signed comics. Comics range from The Darkness #11 alternative covers, Ascension preview books, editions previously available only at conventions, and more, all at a low introductory price! Set (x3) $9.95 DC Comics MANHUNTER SIGNED #0 The ³Heart and Soul² of the JLA finally gets his own ongoing series. This premiere issue features the JLA. Signed by writer John Ostrander and artist Tom Mandrake. Limited to 1,500 copies (CAUT: 2) FC $25.95 THE LIFE STORY OF THE FLASH TP SIGNED Signed by Gil Kane, Mark Waid, and Brian Augustyn. Limited to 1,000 copies (CAUT: 2) FC $49.95 FLASH SIGNED #142 Featuring the wedding of the Flash. Signed by writers Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. Limited to 750 copies (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 ARESENAL: A TITAN ALONE SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Devin K. Grayson. Limited to 1,500 copies (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 NIGHTWING SIGNED #25 Signed by artist Karl Story. Limited to 1,500 copies (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 SUPERMAN ANNUAL SIGNED #1 Signed by Kurt Scaffenburger. Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 SUPERMAN: SAVE THE PLANET SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Jimmy Palmiotti. Limited to 2,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $16.95 SUPERMAN: THE DARK SIDE SIGNED #1 Signed by writer John Francis Moore and artist Kieron Dwyer. (CAUT: 2) FC $25.95 Other Signed Comics XENA: WEDDING OF HERCULES SIGNED #1 Signed by cover painter Alex Ross. Limited to 5,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 DARKYCHYLDE DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE SIGNED COVER II #0 Signed by creator Randy Queen, inker Jason Gorder, and colorist Jason Yu. Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 SPIDER-GIRL SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Tom deFalco and artist Pat Olliffe. Limited to 2,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 AVENGERS NEXT SIGNED #1 Signed by artists Ron Frenz and Brett Breeding. Limited to 2,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EDDIE CAMPBELL¹S BACCHUS #37 Bacchus on the run! He¹s dry and clean as a whistle, and he¹s escaped from that damn pub. Is this a new life for the former God of Booze? Plus, Eyeball Kid, Alec, and more. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EDDIE CAMPBELL¹S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOL. 2 by Eddie Campbell The second volume of Eddie Campbell¹s complex tragedy featuring Bacchus, the ancient, run- down God of Wine; Joe Theseus; and the crazy and cool Eyeball Kid. (STAR2096) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, b&w $9.95 ******* EGMONT FLEETWAY SLÁINE THE HORNED GOD #2 by Pat Millagan & Simon Bisley Sláine must fight the Ice Dragons and Drune Lords before he can unite the legendary Celtic Land of the Young. The second part of Simon Bisley¹s breakthrough painted sword and sorcery epic of the Celtic warrior Sláine available again for American audiences. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 68pg, (2 of 3) $6.99 2000 A. D. #1106-1109 Hotter than ever this summer! Future cop Judge Dredd gets the shock of his life in ³Beyond the Call of Duty,² by Dredd¹s original creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra. Russian rogue Nikolai Dante is enmeshed in a deep space saga called ³The Great Game² by Robbie Morrison and Simon Fraser. 21st century hitmen Sinister Dexter fights an unstoppable robotic assassin in ³Dead Man Whacking² by Dan Abnett and Steve Yeowell. Plus, Book II of the fantasy epic ³Mazeworld² by Alan Grant and Arthur Ranson, and more. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. JUDGE DREDD MAGAZINE #45 The crime and punishment anthology stars three sunning stories: Future lawman Judge Dredd investigates a new case, while Jesse Custer gets the New York blues in Preacher, reprinted from the popular DC series. Finally, an old favorite returns in glorious monochrome. (CAUT: 4) FC, 52pg $6.95 EL CAPITAN STRAY BULLETS #16 What¹s with this guy? Hank Spiegel, everyday Joe, has just turned his whole life upside down. He¹s treating his wife like dirt, putting the moves on an old friend, and basically committing any and every despicable act he can think of... See what killing someone¹ll do to you? But hey... give the guy a break. He¹s just like you. He works hard. Maybe he really needs this little ³Two Week Vacation.² MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 COLLECTED STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 1 TP by David Lapham Finally, the collected Stray Bullets you've been asking for! Available for the first time in this format and #1 in a series, this trade paperback reprints the first four, hard-to-find issues of the critically-acclaimed and Eisner Award-winning series. A perfect introduction for new readers and a great way for fans to complete the series while anticipating the debut of "Other People"‹the third Stray Bullets story arc, coming soon! RES. from Previews Vol. VII #11 (Nov97) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AMY RACECAR COLOR SPECIAL #1 by David Lapham Ripped from the pages of Stray Bullets! When Amy Racecar decides to take a vacation, millions of rabid Amy fans set off on the world's largest crime spree. But when the government puts a bazillion-dollar price tag on Amy's head, her fans have to decide whether they really "like" Amy or just want to "be like" Amy. Features full-painted cover by Sarah Dyer. FC, 32pg $2.95 ******** ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS COVEN: FANTOM EXCLUSIVE COMIC FC $5.00 UNCANNY X-MEN AE ALTERNATE COVER #-1 FC $5.00 UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN AE EXCLUSIVE COVER #-1 FC $5.00 INCREDIBLE HULK AE EXCLUSIVE COVER #-1 FC $5.00 MARVEL AE EXCLUSIVE #-1S SET Contains the American Entertainment exclusive covers for Uncanny X-Men #-1, Untold Tales of Spider-Man #-1, and Incredible Hulk #-1. (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $9.95 Entertainment Distributors/Wizard Authentic The Wizard Authentic program is a new premium line of exclusive autigraphed copies 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. THE TENTH LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Signed by creator Tony Daniel. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph $49.95 DARKCHYLDE LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Signed by creator Randy Queen. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph $40.95 GENERATION X SIGNED # 1/2 Signed by writer Larry Hama. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 SYNCH ACTION FIGURE SIGNED Signed by artist Chris Bachalo. (CAUT: 2) Figure $24.95 ASCENSION VARIANT SIGNED #1/2 Signed by creator David Finch. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 PICARD TAPESTRY II ACTION FIGURE SIGNED Signed by Wizard President Gareb Shamus. (CAUT: 2) Figure $24.95 EVENT COMICS PAINKILLER JANE/HELLBOY by Augustyn, Mignola, Leonardi, & Palmiotti ANCIENT LAUGHTER‹When a mysterious artifact gets unearthed from a demolished Manhattan building, a conflict arises when a throng of Native American protesters threaten to block at the New York Museum of Antiquities. Painkiller Jane is hired to protect the Museum and finds the artifact more than she bargained for. Soon, the expert of all things arcane, Hellboy is drawn into the fray. Can Jane and Hellboy save Manhattan from a mystical meltdown? FC, 32pg $2.95 PAINKILLER JANE/HELLBOY COVER LITHOGRAPH by Mike Mignola This gorgeous 18² x 24² full-color lithograph features the art from the alternate cover Painkiller Jane/Hellboy. Ships in sturdy mailing tube, ready to be matted and framed. A great addition to your collection...even if you don't own a fireplace. Also available in a deluxe version signed by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola and Painkiller Jane creators Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. REG.‹Lithograph, 18x24, FC $16.95 DLX.‹Lithograph, 18x24, FC $49.95 EVENT PRESENTS THE ASH UNIVERSE by Quesada, Palmiotti, & Various With Event scheduled to bring back Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti¹s flagship character Ash, this special is your chance to get in on the action in advance! This massive book features advance Ash artwork by Quesada, as well as art from noted luminaries including Bernie Wrightson, George Pérez, Amanda Connor, Bill Sienkiewicz, Kevin Nowlan, and Rick Leonardi. Plus, you¹ll get a glimpse behind the scenes of Event Comic with interviews from your favorite Event creators. b&w, 48pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ASH TP Collecting Ash #1-5. Ashley was just a fireman, until the day he encountered...the Machine. Now he has super-powers and a strange destiny that he doesn't understand. This gorgeous trade paperback chronicles the adventures of the firefighter-turned-superhero. (STAR1522) SC, 7x10, 128pg $14.95 ******* OFFERED AGAIN PAINKILER JANE VS. THE DARKNESS COVER LITHOGRAPH by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti Relive the excitement of last year¹s Event/Top Cow crossover with this stunning 24² x 36² full- color lithograph printed on aqueous watercolor paper of the connecting artwork from the regular edition over as well as the rare alternate cover to Painkiller Jane/Darkness: Stripper. Also available in a deluxe version signed by Painkiller Jane creators Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. REG.‹Lithograph, 24x36, FC $19.95 DLX.‹Lithograph, 24x36, FC $29.95 ******* EXCEL GRAPHICS NUTS & BOLTS by John Warren & Jim Woodyard When Sim, a young boy genius inherits a robotics corporation, he builds a group of robotic protectors to defend his city, Automation City. His latest and greatest creation is a humanoid female android named Andy with whom he shares a telepathic connection through his dreams. This is their story. Magazine sized. b&w, 24pg $3.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS MAVIS #1 by Batton Lash Wolff & Byrd¹s unflappable secretary Mavis gets the spotlight‹and is put on the spot‹in this one-shot special. Dealing with the Counselor¹s of the Macabre¹s monstrous clients is a cakewalk compared to what Mavis has to face during her time off: screaming relatives, horrific friends, and the terrifying decision of whether to accept a marriage proposal. Comes with a paperdoll story by Barbara Rausch, and a pinup of Mavis by Terry Moore! b&w, 32pg $2.95 FANTACO ENTERPRISES REVENGE OF THE AMAZING COLOSSAL AMAZON WOMAN COMIC ALBUM by Tom Simonton She¹s baaack!! And she¹s even bigger and out for revenge! Are you safe? This all-new full-sized comic album by series creator Tom Simonton is a perfect follow-up to the Amazing Colossal Amazon Woman Album. The fantastic cover panting may be worth the price alone. SC $14.95 FANTAGRAPHICS COMICS JOURNAL #207 End the summer of '98 with a bang‹it's our most-requested cover subject of the last two years: Garth Ennis. The man who re-wrote the rules for comics writing with Preacher, and who is turning the mainstream on its head in Hitman, talks frankly about his life and career in a rare, long interview. Also, the outspoken, hilarious Bob Fingerman on his cartooning/writing career, including his alternative comix hit Minimum Wage! Plus, all the news, reviews, and point-of-view the comix customer has come to expect from the industry's most-respected magazine. It's a special two-cover issue, by Bob Fingerman. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $5.95 ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #11 by Chris Ware This issue continues the Harvey award-winning Jimmy Corrigan epic begun in Acme #5, centering around 1890¹s era Chicago and the bleak circumstances surrounding the death of Jimmy (senior)¹s grandmother. Other ³high points² include: Jimmy eats sugar out of the jar, only to discover a lot of dead flies buried in the treat; a special viewing of an exciting slide show of ³The Great Fire² that burned down Chicago; some homeless men yell at Jimmy and scare him away; plus many more fun surprises! Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $4.50 STARS OF THE MONTH ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #1-8 by Chris Ware Nominated for six Eisners including Best Continuing Series! MATURE READERS #1 (STAR2386) $3.95 #2 (STAR2387) $4.95 #3 (STAR3671) $3.95 #4 (STAR2248) $4.95 #5 (STAR3633) $3.95 #6 (STAR3713) $3.95 #7 (STAR6393) $8.95 #8 (STAR6091) $4.75 ******************** GHOST ON THE STAIR GRAPHIC NOVEL by Grennan & Sperandio The intriguing British duo are back with another book of mesmerizing naturalism and documentary-style comics: Ghost on the Stair! Motivated by an interest in the legacy of the Industrial Revolution, collaborative artists Grennan & Sperandio solicited true stories from the public via simultaneous advertisements in 35 newspapers. The results of this effort are presented here. Ghost on the Stair presents nine "true" tales of personal epiphanies in the Post-Industrial north of England. SC, 60pg, FC $7.95 MINIMUM WAGE #10 by Bob Fingerman The inevitable nuptials of Rob and Sylvia finally arrive, and it¹s off to the justice of the peace for a hopefully peaceable wedding. With Jack in tow as best man, vows to be exchanged and a brave new world of matrimonial bliss(?) ahead of them, suffice it to say that Rob and Sylvia¹s stomachs have some mighty large butterflies bouncing around within! Plus: a spiffy backup story by guest artist Dean (Keyhole, Billy Dogma) Haspiel. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MINIMUM WAGE #1-5 PACK by Bob Fingerman First printings are still available! Each issue features a back covers and pin-ups by fan-favorite pals of Fingerman's, depicting the Minimum Wage cast in their own styles. Wait'll you see what Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, Ted McKeever, Bill Wray, Pat McEown, Dave Cooper, Evan Dorkin, and others do with good ol' Rob & Sylvia (and also check out how Bob portrays all of them in the vicious comic-con issue!)! Each issue also features a beautiful painted cover by Bob plus other notes and letters. MATURE READERS Set (x5) $14.75 O/A MINIMUM WAGE #6-9 PACK by Bob Fingerman Minimum Wage #6 through 9 pick up where MW Book 2 leaves off, with Rob desperate to make ends meet as he and Sylvia plan for their wedding taking place in this month's anniversary issue #10! The struggling Rob looks for cartooning gigs in #6's "Art Directors Must Die," sees things take a turn for the somber in #7 as he and Sylvia attend her grandfather's funeral, confronts his own homophobia in the hilarious "Homo Errata" (from #8), and tackles contemporary art in #9's "Artsy Fartsy." Plus, more back covers from such fan favorites as Kyle Baker, Jill Thompson, Glenn Barr and more, plus a back-up feature from Pat "Zombie World" McEown in #9! MATURE READERS Set (x4) $11.80 *********************** PRINCE VALIANT #34: ³MORDRED¹S REVENGE² by Hal Foster Concluding the story from last issue, Young Arn fullfills his mother¹s prophecy to lead the Algonquin people to greatness. After various battles with vicious Iroquois tribes, Arn¹s Viking battalion secures a lasting peace for Tilicum¹s Algonquins. After braving the arduous wilds of North America, Arn, Hatha, and the Vikings return home. But the peaceful reunion doesn¹t last long, when berzerk clans beyond the Wall led by Mordred amass for an ill-fated invasion, leading to the Great Battle at Badon Hill where King Arthur crushes the Saxons under Hengist. SC, 48pg, FC $16.95 VILLA OF THE MYSTERIES #3 by Mack White Mack White returns to comics with this amazing all-new issue! Villa of the Mysteries #3 offers a long, surreal rumination/refutation of the Western genre, a hilarious, erotic Priapus story, and an ancient tale of a false prophet and his insidious career of mass deception, all rendered in White¹s hilarious, post-camp style! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 YOUR FLESH #40 Here is a small sample (meaning it¹s only some) of what you can expect to see in Your Flesh #40: Patrick Milliken of the Poisoned Pen gets inside the head Daniel Woodrell, author of the Country- tinged noir novel, Tomato Red; Sixteen Horsepower: Denver's uniquely nostalgic backwoods country and bluegrass band, describe their slow ascent to notoriety; a conversation with Steve Shelley, Sonic Youth drummer; a posthumous overview of the life and times of revolutionary filmmaker, Sam Fuller; a roundtable discussion with contemporary free-jazz explorers, Mathew Shipp and William Parker; a beginner¹s primer on the world of Hong Kong cinema; and over 300 reviews of current books, comics, ¹zines, film/video, and audio releases. Painted cover by Jacob Pfeiffer. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MALICIOUS RESPLENDENCE by Robert Williams Malicious Resplendence is a career-spanning collection of the oeuvre of infamous low-brow artist Robert Williams. Springing from the custom car culture of Southern California and the roots of the Underground Comix movement, Williams is preeminent among a generation of imagist artists gathering inspiration from the dark corners of contemporary culture. This book finally gives Williams¹ work the treatment it deserves: a hardcover coffee-table collection of one of the most controversial American painters of the 20th century. Also available in a deluxe edition, signed & numbered with a gold-stamped slipcase and a heavy translucent sewn-in tip-in sheet. (STAR7717) MATURE READERS HC, 300pg, FC $79.95 ******** ADVENTURES ON THE FRINGE #1-5 PACK by R. L. Crabb Savage real-life autobiographical tales of drunkenness, screwing around, and marital discord are related in prose and comics by underground cartoonist R. L. Crabb. Guest-starring Mr. Gonzo himself, Hunter S. Thompson! At this one-time only discount, with a total retail cover-price value of $12.50! MATURE READERS Set (x5) $7.95 ART D¹ECCO #1-4/ZOOT #1-6 PACK by Roger & Andrew Langridge These clever, weird and beautifully drawn early comics by Zoot Suite creators and Gross Point and Dark Horse Presents contributors Roger and Andrew Langridge are nearly sold out! Art d¹Ecco is a visually stunning, large magazine sized comic with Goon Show-style antics; whereas Zoot is a hilarious, meticulously rendered early version of the extremely popular Zoot Suite published earlier this year. Get these rare comics collectibles at this one-time only discount, with a total retail cover- price sale value of $25.00! MATURE READERS Set (x10) $14.95 KID ANARCHY #1-3 PACK by George Cole & J. M. McCarthy Long stories chronicling quiet daily dramas of small town/rural American life, by George Cole and J. M. McCarthy. A little like a mellow backwoods Love and Rockets; this is definitely a series you want to buy before it completely sells out! Get these rare comics collectibles at this one-time only discount, with a total retail cover-price value of $7.50! MATURE READERS Set (x3) $5.95 Eros Comix All Eros Comix listings are Adult Material and are not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. YOUNG WITCHES III: EMPIRE OF SIN #1 by R. Barreiro & F. Solano Lopez (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 STARS OF THE MONTH EROS GN 2: YOUNG WITCHES GRAPHIC NOVEL by F. Solano Lopez & Ricardo Barreiro (CAUT: 3) (STAR3214) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $16.95 EROS GN 31: YOUNG WITCHES, LONDON BABYLON GRAPHIC NOVEL by F. Solano Lopez & Ricardo Barreiro (CAUT: 3) (STAR7170) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $19.95 ******* VIXXXEN: THE ADVENTURES OF SELEN VOLUME 2 TP by Luca Tarlazzi (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $14.95 THE XXX FILES #3 by Dan Schaefer & Cris Peterson (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EROS GN 5: IRONWOOD VOLUME ONE TP by Bill Willingham (STAR3211) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $16.95 EROS GN 6: IRONWOOD VOLUME TWO TP by Bill Willingham (STAR2292) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $16.95 Mangerotica NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES: FAIRIE FETISH #6 by Kondom (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 SECRET PLOT DEEP #3 by NeWMeN (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 SILKY WHIP #5 by Oh! Great (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 THE VOICE OF SUBMISSION #3 by Mashumaro Juubaori (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 MangErotica Reoffers LUST #1-9 PACK by Tenjiku Ronin (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x9) $27.10 NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES #4 (2ND PRINTING) by Kondom (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 FELIX COMICS FELIX THE CAT BLACK & WHITE #4 Felix and his friends have some hi-tech fun in this Sci-Fi Special! First off, Poindexter and Felix meet Marty the Martian and they all get ³Spaced Out!² Next, Felix and his cohorts take a trip to the stars and find out how easy it is to get ³Lost Œn¹ Spacey.² Finally, in ³Helping Hand² part 2, it¹s Felix to the rescue! Plus: In their debut story, the Neighborhood Kids Boldly Go Where No Kid Has Gone Before! As always, you¹ll find many exiting puzzles, fan club updates, and more! Its so much fun... its outta this world! b&w, 32pg $1.95 FIREMAN PRESS LTD. SCUDWORLD PRESENTS: THE DRYWALL AND OSWALD SHOW #2 by Mondy Carter & Trent Kaniuga Creed's Trent Kaniuga and Scud's Mondy Carter team up again! Drywall, squire of dames, and his mentor, Oswald the robotic rabbit, are back. Packed full of vitamins and fortified with funk, this issue finishes the tale of Drywall and the Thunder Bitches! Will Drywall father the children of a thousand women? Will the Pope fall prey to the Stealth Druids? Can Oswald find Drywall in time to stop them? Where's my bacon? Three out of four of these questions will be startlingly answered in the next phase of surreality called: The Drywall & Oswald Show #2. Get it while it's wet! b&w, 24pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCUD: THE DISPOSABLE ASSASSIN #15-19 by Dan Harmon & Rob Schrab Here¹s your chance to get these classic issues of Scud: the Disposable Assassin. b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. ******* FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED #3 Triumphant Third Issue! Featuring 80 pages of original action-packed comic style fantasy and sci- fi stories from the top artists and writers in the world. All of the featured stories are original including creations from acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman (illustrated by The Tenth artist Tony Daniel), continuations of stories by Fantasy legends Richard Corben, The Hildebrandt Brothers and fantasy painter Joe Jusko; continuations of the thrilling Elio Leone stories "Infernus Terra" and "SpaceJackers"; and a captivating Charles Vess and James Robinson collaboration. In addition, the cover features one of Frank Frazetta's timeless masterpieces. Also available in a two signed and numbered editions: one signed by author Neil Gaiman, and limited to 500 copies, and the other, an alternate cover signed by artist Tony Daniel and limited to 750 copies. REG.‹Magazine, 80pg, FC $5.99 GAIMAN S&N‹ Magazine, 80pg, FC $24.95 DANIEL S&N‹Magazine, 80pg, FC $19.95 FULL BLEED STUDIOS PITT CREW #1 by Pace & Lashley MONSTER‹A special tale from PITT¹s past! Only the most fearsome predators can survive the immense gravity and brutal atmosphere of the abandoned Creed homeworld. So, when Warmaster Quagg dropped the newly born Creed hybrid PITT into the planet¹s wastelands, it was supposed to be a death sentence. A year later, Emperor Zoyvod commands Quagg and his elite battle squad to return to Creed. The child has survived, but what has it become? Cover by Dale Keown. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.50 GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER MONTHLY #6 This issue of Warhammer Monthly is crammed to bursting with action-adventure from the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K! Kal Jerico is back! True to form, the Necromundan Bounty Hunter has spotted an opportunity to make a fistful of credits for him and his sidekick Scabbs. But will the deal be all its cracked up to be? Don¹t miss this brilliant comic strip by Gordon Rennie and Karl Kopinski. In episode three of Kev Walker¹s Daemonifuge, Ephrael Stern and her battle sisters mission takes them to the lost planet of Parnis, only to discover that the enemy they seek lurks within their own ranks! Captain Leonatos and his exiled Blood Angels draws ever closer to the Ork warlord Garshul and the lost Blade Encarmine, as they arrive at the battle-torn planet of Leptis. A superb action packed story from Gordon Rennie and absolutely stunning artwork from Colin MacNeil. All this plus the awesome conclusion of Titan Book 1, while Malus the Dark Elf anti- hero nears the completion of his foul quest in another episode of Darkblade. b&w, 36pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARHAMMER MONTHLY #2 The BloodQuest saga continues as the elite crew of the Exile search for the lost Sword of Belarius. Dark Elf Malus Darkblade and his ferocious lizard-steed Spite search for the cursed Octagram of Praam, while in the dark forests of the Empire, the dreaded Carnival of Change pulls into town. Plus, "Titan," the 80-foot armored giant who strides forth to rain molten death, with Volcano Cannon, Turbo Lasers and Plasma Annihilator, upon the green-skinned Ork scum! b&w, 36pg $2.95 ******* GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics VALOR #1 New To The EC Line-Up! Fans of the war comics should not miss this series, one of the real high points of EC¹s ³New Direction² titles! Valor features the same stunning roster of artists seen in Tales From the Crypt and the other EC classics: Al Williamson & Angelo Torres, Bernie Krigstein, Graham Ingels, and Wally Wood! It¹s an action-adventure bonanza in the great EC style! If you have never seen the ³New Direction² titles before, now is your chance to collect them all as individual, full-color, quality reprints of the originals. FC $2.50 VAULT OF HORROR #25 In this April 1954 issue (with the red-hot Johnny Craig cover): ³Twin Bill² by Craig, ³Witch Witch¹s Witch² illustrated by Jack Davis, ³Pipe Dream² by Bernie Krigstein, and ³Two-Timed² by ³Ghastly² Graham Ingels. FC $2.50 EC COMICS VALUE PACK Get 10 assorted EC Comics for the bargain price of $5.00 per pack! Set (x10) $5.00 STARS OF THE MONTH WEIRD FANTASY ANNUALS Collect the entire Weird Fantasy series in five trade paperback-size Annuals! #1 (STAR0839)‹SC, FC $8.95 #2 (STAR0928)‹SC, FC $9.95 #3 (STAR2522)‹SC, FC $8.95 #4 (STAR3142)‹SC, FC $9.95 #5 (STAR7652)‹SC, FC $10.50 WEIRD SCIENCE ANNUALS Get all 22 issues of the classic SF comic series Weird Science in five EC annuals! #1 (STAR0840)‹SC, FC $8.95 #2 (STAR0898)‹SC, FC $9.95 #3 (STAR2520)‹SC, FC $8.95 #4 (STAR3054)‹SC, FC $9.95 #5 (STAR7215)‹SC, FC $10.50 THE COMPLETE WEIRD FANTASY SET Get the complete collection of EC¹s science fiction classic, Weird Fantasy, in the deluxe EC Library format! All 22 issues (complete with color covers) are included in this set. Four volumes in each slipcase. (STAR0585) Set (x4) $90.00 THE COMPLETE WEIRD SCIENCE SET All 22 issues of Weird Science are collected in this prestigious format which includes color covers. This is a must-have item for any serious collector! Four volumes in each slipcase. (STAR0586) Set (x4) $90.00 THE CARL BARKS LIBRARY Without a doubt, one of the highlights of the entire Disney universe is the comic book work of Carl Barks. From one-page gags to multi-page epics, his mixture of comedy with plot and characterization is second to none in popular literature. This, allied with his ability to break down the story into the sequential art form of comic books with the best darn duck-drawing ever make for the ultimate Duck experience! These hardback Carl Barks Library sets are similar to the EC Library sets in format. They reprint Barks¹ stories in brilliant black and white with full-color covers. Extensive editorial and biographical data are sprinkled throughout the volumes. Each three set volume comes with its own decorative slipcase. Volume I reprints Four-Color #9-233, Volume II reprints Four-Color #238 through Donald Duck #138, and Volume III reprints Uncle Scrooge #1-20. VOL. I (STAR2002)‹HC $120.00 VOL. II (STAR2527)‹HC $120.00 VOL. III (STAR2003)‹HC $120.00 ******* OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICKEY MOUSE IN COLOR DELUXE EDITION This is simply one of the greatest books for a Mouse collector ever published! The best Mickey strips and comic book stories, in a deluxe format! Eight complete, unedited daily and Sunday newspaper sequences from the 1930s are reprinted here in full color and in full newspaper size. Featured is a 60-year retrospective of Mickey Mouse in the comics, including interviews with Carl Barks (the Duck Man) and Floyd Gottfredson (who drew the Mickey strip from the early 30s through the 60s) ‹ even a 7² vinyl record of a conversation between Barks and Gottfredson! Big (12 1/2² by 16²)Limited, Signed, numbered edition of 3,000. HC, 13x16, FC $250.00 ******* STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE‹28TH EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet; covers by Murphy Anderson 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 it¹s 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 DC¹s greatest characters were ³Built To Last,² get a retro-view of what the Œ90s were supposed to be like, and see what all the fuss is about in ³Friends of Lulu Sound Off.² 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! JLA COVER (STAR7591)‹SC $18.00 QUALITY HEROES COVER (STAR7592)‹SC $18.00 ******* OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE OVERSTREET INDIAN ARROWHEADS IDENTIFICATION AND PRICE GUIDE 5TH EDITION by Robert M. Overstreet Comics and Rings aren¹t the only things Bob Overstreet is the authority on! A best-seller in book stores in its four previous editions and a surprise hit in the direct market, The Overstreet Indian Arrowheads Identification And Price Guide is the best reference available on prehistoric arrowheads, knives, spears and drills for newcomers and seasoned collectors alike. The 5th Edition is formatted with regional information, thumbnail quick reference guides and thousands of completely new photos, many in the huge color section. There are more than 7,000 illustrated entries! This is the first time this book has been offered in the Direct Market, so don¹t miss out! SC, 996pg $22.00 ******* STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS VOLUME II (K-Z) by Ernst & Mary Gerber Ernie Gerber¹s fabulous Photo-Journals are a serious collector¹s 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 These are incredible reference tools! (STAR0177) HC, 11x14 $75.00 ******* GHETTOSAKE CHOCOLATE THUNDER #1 Classic comic-book storytelling in the tradition of Spider-Man and Batman erupts when a random act of violence catapults Kevin King into the mantle of Chocolate Thunder, a lone warrior dedicated to defending the weak and misfortunate in the midst of Urban Decay. Magazine Sized. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GLADSTONE UNCLE SCROOGE #314 Write and artist Dan Rosa pens a new Uncle Scrooge extravaganza, ³The Black Knight,² where Scrooge¹s famed money bin is attacked by a brand new villain, French cat burglar Arpin Lusenem alias Le Chavalier Noir. In ³Financial Steps,² a European adventure drawn by Vicar, Scrooge falls victim of an unscrupulous psychologist when he develops amnesia and forgets the combination to his bank vault. And in ³Gyro in Quarkland,² when Gyro Gearloose becomes fed up by the modern world, he invents a way to shrink himself into a subatomic universe. Features a classic cover by William Van Horn. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. (CAUT: 3) $6.95 UNCLE SCROOGE ADVENTURES IN COLOR #51 Album #51 collects Uncle Scrooge #61-62 and features ³So Far and No Safari,² in which the ducks are dogged across Africa by Flintheart Glomgold, and ³Queen of the Wild Dog Pack² where Scrooge investigates dingo trouble in Austrialia and discovers the pack being run by a wild girl. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. (CAUT: 3) FC, 52pg $9.95 UNCLE SCROOGE ADVENTURES IN COLOR #52 Album #52 collects Uncle Scrooge #62-63 and includes ³House of Haunts,² in which Scrooge hides his money from the Beagle Boys in the dreaded Castle of Duckburg, and ³The Treasure of Marco Polo² where the boys hunt for treasure in Unsteadystan, but get more than they bargained for. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. (CAUT: 3) FC, 52pg $9.95 UNCLE SCROOGE ADVENTURES IN COLOR #53 Album #53 collects Uncle Scrooge #65-66 and contains ³Micro Ducks from Outer Space,² in which miniature aliens negotiate with Scrooge to buy grain from him and ³The Heedless Horseman² where Scrooge buys Fireball, the world¹s fastest horse, in hopes of winning Duckburg¹s Crystal Orb Derby. But the Beagle Boys plan to pilfer Scrooge¹s money while he¹s away. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. (CAUT: 3) FC, 52pg $9.95 WALT DISNEY¹S COMICS #629 Mickey Mouse unravels yet another mystery in the first part of the European Mickey story ³The Ghost Train.² Donald Duck defends the Earth from aliens using a talent only he possesses (honest!) in ³Hail the Conquering Loser² from Michael T. Gilbert and William Van Horn. Finally, ³A Disney Treasury of Classic Tales² presents the newspaper adaptation of Peter and the Wolf illustrated by Manue Gonzalez and Dick Moores. Cover by Bas Heymas. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. (CAUT: 3) $6.95 GLADSTONE COMIC VALUE PACK Get 10 Gladstone comics from the 1980s in this value-priced assortment. These packs will contain randomly selected issues of Walt Disney Comics & Stories, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse Adventures, and more. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Canada. (CAUT: 3) Set (x10) SRP: $11.95 GLOOM CHASER BOOKS DALE MESSICK CUT OUTS & COLORING BOOK #3 by Shel Dorf This Brenda Starr paper doll book spotlights the fashions from the 1940s and 1950s, plus a 1978 interview with Dale Messick, creator of Brenda Starr Reporter. (3 of 4) $9.95 GOBLIN ENTERTAINMENT BIG DUMB GRIN T-SHIRT Hey Hey Peoples! Check it out, the newest T-shirt exposing that nutty burrito boy from Spleen Oregon, Joe Psycho!!! Funky cool and made just for you, this shirt is guaranteed to make you look like a person with a big smile on your chest. Everybody will notice you, and that's all anybody really wants, right? So show your support for happiness all over your very own self, your friends will thank you for it. 100% white cotton tee with 'MONDO' sized graphic on the front, Joe Psycho Logo on the back. XL $16.95 JOE PSYCHO & MOO FROG FULL COLOR S&N EDITION by Raines, Montaine, & Couch This one is for all you out there who want the ultimate in collectible JP&MF comics. This Ultra- Limited Signed & Numbered edition of the smash hit comic is signed by creator Jason Raines and colorist Michael Montaine & bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity, assuring you our faithful fanatic that yours is one of only 500 copies available. Your collection just won't be complete without it! FC, 32pg $9.95 GRAVITY WELL PRODUCTIONS COPY GRAPHIC NOVEL by Bruce Allen Wallis The sequel to Runaway Goddess. Your favorite space trucker/smuggler Muggs Mulcher is back, and he¹s dogged by a crooked, murderous, super-lizard sheriff, an imperial torture squad, and his own doppelganger. Wallis¹ newest comedic science-fiction adventure combines an ³evolved retro² style with an engaging fast paced story. All this and a hangover too! FC, 34pg $5.49 GREEN DOOR STUDIOS CUCKOO #6 by Madison Clell Cuckoo #6 continues the saga of the author's journey through her Multiple Personality Disorder. Her jumpiness at the slightest sounds increases dramatically, so much so she's on the verge of attacking a beeping smoke detector! On top of this problem she hallucinates a man's face in her bedroom window. Unfortunately, this vision doesn't end there‹the face follows her day and night, and she can neither shake this illusion nor figure out the reason for this incessant hallucinatory intrusion. Also: a tongue-in-cheek jibe at health insurance, featuring a Greek chorus of the alternate personalities, interjecting their two cents worth! MATURE READERS b&w, 28pg $2.75 HANDICRAFT GUILD REPLACEMENT GOD & OTHER STORIES #6 by Zander Cannon New readers will be stunned. Old readers will also be stunned. After a stint at Image comics, Harvey award nominee Cannon returns after his stint at Image to create what promises to he promises to be ³the nerdiest comic book of the year.² (But judge for yourself.) b&w, 80pg, (Note Price) $6.95 REPLACEMENT GOD & OTHER STORIES #1-5 IMAGE PACK by Zander Cannon The Handicraft Guild believes in second chances. That¹s why they¹re offering the first five issues published by Image comics in one dandy package. Set (x5) $12.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA/SHI: QUEEN'S GAMBIT #3 by Morrison, Grant, Millar, Conner, & Palmiotti To stop the vampire apocalypse, Shi must stand alone against the pure evil of the Black Bishop and Vampirella! Has Vampirella turned traitor, leaving the entire human race to perish? It¹s the final face-off between Vampirella and Shi in this shocking conclusion. FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 US VAMPIRELLA OMNICHROME UNCUT SHEET by Joe Jusko From the sold-out Blood Lust card set, all 9 brand new painted cards by Joe Jusko are featured in this limited edition Uncut Sheet enhanced with OmniChrome technology. Limited to only 500. Set (x9) SRP: $20.00 VAMPIRELLA/PAINKILLER JANE ALTERNATE EDITION #1 by Waid, Augustyn, Leonardi, & Palmiotti Featuring an alternate cover by Rick Leonardi & Jimmy Palmiotti. Limited to 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA ORIGINAL SKETCH COLLECTORS SET by Nelson A Harris Comics first! This ultra-limited collectors set features a one of a kind Vampirella sketch, hand drawn by artist Nelson. In addition, each set includes a signed copy of Vampirella Strikes #5 Sketch Set featuring Nelson¹s creation ³The Eudaemon.² Limited to 500 sets. (CAUT: 4) Set $30.00 VAMPIRELLA OF DRAKULON ALTERNATE EDITION #1 by José Gonzalez Originally offered only through the Vampirella Fan Club, this premiere issue of classic Vampirella stories is presented with beautiful computer coloring. Featuring an alternate cover by Michael Bair. Limited to 1,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 Dynamic Forces VAMPIRELLA/PAINKILLER JANE SIGNED & NUMBERED ALTERNATE COVER #1 This edition from Harris Comics and Dynamic Forces features a variant cover signed by artists Rick Leonardi and Jimmy Palmiotti. Limited to only 250 sets and is shipped in a Mygard with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $29.95 HEAD PRESS ROMANTIC TAILS by Various This anthology goes where few romance comics dare to tread. These short stories center on romance and relationships, but with a more daring, cutting edge. Ranging from real-life to fantasy and sci-fi, these tales explore that most puzzling of human (and occasionally non-human) conditions: love. Romance, adventure, drama, with just a touch of erotica. Contributes of the premiere issue include Mariotte, Bury, Meyer, Seung, Leonard, Bourne, Hetherington, Luedke, Taylor, Roberts, Wooley, Lagocki, Cook, Furtadom, & Sorensen Airbrush cover by Jeff Pittarelli. Also available in a Nude Explicit Cover edition. NOTE: The Nude cover is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w, 48pg $2.95 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 MAX DAMAGE/TEMPLATE FLIPBOOK #0 by Luedke, Lagocki, & Randolph Twice the bang for your comic-book dollar with two full-length stories in one flip-book format. First, from the pages of Template, the second standalone story about "Lethal Girl" Max Damage! Max is sent to Hong Kong, after the thief who stole documents that could spell the end of Project Template. To make matters worse for our heroine, she is given backup in the form of a young girl, who she feels is being groomed by director Duval to be her replacement within the program...and she is not too happy about it! In the second story, Jason confronts reporter Terry Trask who has alerted the public to the presence of Template. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #12 (Dec97) b&w, 48pg $2.95 HEAVY METAL OFFERED AGAIN O/A RANX #1-2 by Libertore There¹s violence, excitement, and plenty of action on these paperback books by Libertore. Not for the fainthearted. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS #1‹SC, FC $9.95 #2‹SC, FC $9.95 ******* STAR OF THE MONTH RANX 3 by Liberatore Buy this book...or else! Faster, tougher, more violent and more exciting than ever, Ranx is definitely not for the faint-hearted! NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) (STAR7211) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $9.95 ******* HUSTLER COMIX HUSTLER COMIX #9 NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.99 HYPERWERKS DEITY #1 DIRECTOR'S CUT by Altstaetter, Napton, & Buccellato The premiere issue of Deity is being offered one last time with an all-new cover by series creator and artist Karl Altstaetter in this special Director's Cut Version. The story of Deity centers on Jamie, a fun-loving teenage girl who is an unwitting heir to an ancient and unimaginable power. She becomes embroiled in the intergalactic struggle between the malevolent Ma'Shiva and their ancient enemies the Li'vians for control of an inter-dimensional gateway that holds the future of mankind in the balance. Jamie fights to stay alive in this epic adventure of exotic locales and memorable characters with the help of three bold adventurers: a hot-blooded gunslinger, a shape- changing dragon prince, and a young cyber-Shaolin monk. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEITY #2 by Altstaetter, Napton, & Buccellato On Earth, the Ma'Shiva track Jamie to a club in downtown Los Angeles but are confronted by Diamond and Lucius before they can attack. Oblivious to the battle, Jamie tries to save her friend Angel from a threat as deadly as the Ma'Shiva! This character driven story by Karl Altstaetter and Robert Napton is certain to appeal to fans of science fiction, action, and adventure! FC, 24pg $2.95 *********************** I:RON COMICS BARBAROUS #4 by Ron Riley THE FIFTH KIND: Part 2 (of 2)‹The recently arrested alien in Robbis Ridge, El Grande Culo, would conceivably fit the profile of the unknown entity and probable bizarre serial killer that has been terrifying local citizens. Even Culo himself comes to this conclusion because of recent blackouts, but Deputy Barbarous and Sheriff Ellah did not fathom the thought of another spacy, deranged interloper. Will it be too late? b&w, 24pg $2.75 IMPACT STUDIOS STRANGER THAN FICTION #3 by Josh Roberts & Lee Fergusn What do you do when a well-proportioned water goddess makes a pass at you? What do you do when a black dragon tries to swallow you whole? Or when a power-mad dictator unleashes his supernatural might in your direction? Find out this month in the most action-pack installment of the Stranger Than Fiction saga. b&w, 24pg $1.99 INNERVISION GUARD #3 by Brindisi, Carroll, Miello, & Tannacore The Battle of the Century concludes here! It¹s the Guard versus the Syndicate Elite on the grounds of the mayor¹s mansion in New York City, No force on Earth, including the N.Y.P.D. or the U.S. Army, can stand between them. If you want all-out super-hero action, don't miss this issue. b&w, 32pg, (3 of 3) $2.50 BLACK STAFF #2 by Brindisi, Antonacci, Jones, & Garcia The criminal street gang known as ³The Punks² have arrived at the The Last Chance Mission to enact their revenge of Rev. Jake Jones. Unknown to them or Jake himself, he possesses the power of The Staff. Can Jake stop them from burning down the mission and prevent needless bloodshed? And who is the rich industrialist who will stop at nothing to possess The Staff? b&w, 32pg, (2 of 3) $2.50 IRONCAT CUTIE HONEY '90 VOL. 2 #3 The Ultimate God of All Evil Zorah¹s appearance in this realm has increased Sister Jill¹s powers immensely. She takes control of Todoroki and Honey¹s helicopter and they are forced to abandon it in midair! As they try to make their getaway on a motorcycle, Sister Jill unleashes her Evil Biker Chick Gang to kill them! What can Mr. Go Nagai¹s "Warrior of Love" do now? They are gaining on them fast! It¹s Hyper Honey to the Rescue!! Clad as Armor Knight Honey, she takes on the Gang and Sister Jill single-handedly! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DRAGON WARS #5 This issue of Ryukihei¹s futuristic Dragon Wars picks up with Lufiak, the young man sent to prove his manhood, engaging in his first battle against the hungry two-headed Dragon. He really is no match for this ³duo,² but they soon find out that he is no ordinary human: he is from the mystical "Dragon Clan.² They turn from adversaries to assistants and send Lufiak on his way to see the Great Dragon. The fairy Feene, who was going to be an hors d¹oeuvre for the double- headed dragon, is enlisted as his tour guide to take him to ³the Garden in the Sky² where he will have the chance to really prove his manhood! b&w, 32pg $2.95 FUTABAKUN CHANGE! #2 Who was that naked girl and what was she doing in the men¹s bathroom? Futaba has just found out he isn't like all other guys... he uncontrollably changes genders when he gets excited! The wrestling team stumbles upon him post-change and his/her deft skill at evasion inspires them to find her and teach her to be the World¹s Greatest Female Wrestler. Also, the girl who has a crush on him has found his pants. Will she put 2 and 2 together? What will his family think about all this? Find out, as ³family secrets² are revealed! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS #1 Studio Ironcat is proud to release the original Manga version of Shinpei Itoh¹s ³Hyper Dolls²! This is the story of a lovely duo from space, Miyu and Maika, and their quest to keep the Earth free from Evil Aliens! A mysterious object crash-lands just as the police are in hot pursuit of some alleged bank robbers. The ³shooting star² turns out to be an enormous Space Alien and the chase is temporarily halted for good reason: it's coming after them. Can the Hyper Dolls stop this creature from destroying the cops, the criminals and the world? b&w, 32pg $2.95 LOVE DRIVE #4 NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOL.2 #6 NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 VIRTUAL BANG #1 This is the first issue of the six issue anthology "Virtual Bang" by the ever popular, fun loving, multi-talented Bang Ippongi. ³High School Bounty Hunter² is the two issue story of roommates Maria and Sally who happen to be Secret Mafia Bounty Hunters for opposing mafia families. It¹s high-tech espionage at the high school with suspense intrigue and plenty of Action...all courtesy of the incomparable Bang! b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOL. 2 #5 The Death of Miyu!! Narumi Kakinouchi and Toshihiro Hirano¹s Vampire Princess is killed by Cait Sith! Meanwhile elsewhere, Vampire Yui is overcome with sorrow as she senses the tragedy that has just occurred. Ranka, Ichiroi and Aoi set out to find Yui and to hopefully resurrect Miyu...A Shinmas work is never done! b&w, 32pg $2.95 JNCO COMICS FLAMEHEAD #1 by Team JNCO Meet Flamehead, the one kid who takes having fun to the limit! Bear witness as Flamehead, along with his pet termite Woody, deals with Norman the local bully. Norman, and his ever faithful dog Monty, are on a constant quest to dethrone Flamehead as the King of Cool. And speaking of cool, you¹ll also get to meet some of Flamehead¹s friends, including Betty, Flamehead¹s #1 girl; Mags, the only girl with the skill and speed to keep up with him; and Wolfgang, Flamehead¹s very own nutty professor! FC, 32pg $1.99 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #22 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS‹ The Knights mix it up by generating some new HackMaster personas. Is this the end of Hack-n-Slash as we know it? Knights of the Dinner Table is a comic book for gamers. The principle characters ‹ BA, Brian, Bob, Dave and Sara plus the dastardly Black Hands ‹ play numerous other characters in the course of their role-playing games, but their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KODT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective. b&w, 32pg $2.95 KITCHEN SINK PRESS PINK DUST by James O¹Barr The first new comic book by J. O¹Barr since The Crow! It¹s a hot summer day at the beach, and two lovers are transformed by their feelings for one another‹and by the sweet, sugary contents of paper-covered candy sticks. This beautiful black-and-white story has the kind of romance and insight into the inner heart of a couple that you¹d expect from the creator of The Crow, but it¹s story filled with the hot, white light of the sun and the heat of passion. It¹s like nothing you¹ve ever seen before from the pen of James O¹Barr. Also included is the full-color story ³Slave Cylinder,² presented in raw b&w as it was meant to be seen! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.50 THE CROW: WILD JUSTICE PACK WITH LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Jerry Prosser & Charles Adlard Complete set of The Crow: Wild Justice series, with an added bonus‹a limited edition print! Writer Jerry Prosser (Animal Man) and artist Charles Adlard (X-Files) spin a tale of Crow vengeance, perhaps misguided, from three points of view! Featuring Spectrum award-winning covers by John Mueller (Oink)! The print features an illustration by Adlard of Michael Korby, the Wild Justice Crow‹available nowhere else! Set of three 32-page, black & white comics. Limited to an edition of 2,500! Covers by John Mueller. MATURE READERS Set $8.85 THE SPIRIT JAM SOFTCOVER by Various Fifty of Comics¹ Greats take on The Spirit! In 1981, Kitchen Sink Press published an all-new, 36- page Spirit story within the pages of the Spirit Magazine reprint series. This extended tale of the masked crimefighter was an epic jam piece, featuring fifty of the day¹s best artists and writers, including: Will Eisner, Milton Caniff, Harvey Kurtzman, Frank Miller, John Byrne, Bill Sienkiewicz, Brian Bolland, Chris Claremont, and more! This now classic Spirit Jam will be released as a 48-page, magazine-sized, squarebound graphic novel. The book features a new jam introduction by Will Eisner and Denis Kitchen, and, as an added bonus, will include the four-page Eisner/Dave Sim collaboration wherein The Spirit meets Cerebus! MATURE READERS Magazine, 48pg, b&w $5.95 THE SPIRIT AND THORNE STRAND SIGNED & NUMBERED PRINT by Will Eisner Machiavellian femme fatale Thorne Strand and good girl Ellen Dolan face off in this classic Spirit splash page by Will Eisner, newly colored and beautifully reproduced as a lithographic print on the same high quality paper as The Spirit: The New Adventures prints. Limited edition of 250 numbered prints signed by Eisner. Sheet size 13 3/4" x 22"; image area 11 3/4" x 16 3/4". Print, 13.75x22, FC $40.00 A CONTRACT WITH GOD‹20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION HARDCOVER S&N by Will Eisner Go back to where graphic novels all started, on the Bronx street of Dropsie Avenue and A Life Force, in Will Eisner¹s groundbreaking 1978 creation! The human drama, the psychological insight, capturing the soul of the city and its troubled inhabitants with pen and ink. The comics medium was altered forever with the publication of this seminal work. This anniversary edition hardcover features eight new pages! Sepia ink on cream paper. This edition is signed by Will Eisner and limited to 1,000 copies. HC, 208pg, b&w $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH A CONTRACT WITH GOD SOFTCOVER by Will Eisner This is the previously published softcover edition, which does not include the eight new pages of introductory material featured in the anniversary hardcover edition. (STAR4622) SC, 200pg, b&w $11.95 ************************** TOMMY TOILET CARDSTOCK POSTER by R. Crumb R. Crumb¹s hilarious and educational Tommy Toilet cartoon is now available as an affordable sturdy cardstock poster. 11" x 16", shrink-wrapped to prevent scuffing, a hefty 1/8" thick, pre- drilled holes in corners for hanging. A must for every bathroom or dorm room but... take it down when Mom visits! Poster, 11x16, FC $5.95 FRITZ THE CAT PORCELAIN ENAMEL SIGN by Robert Crumb Robert Crumb¹s famous feline on a handsome enamel sign. Fritz the Cat has appeared in three different solo books and two animated films. Display his dapper image on your wall with this full color 12" diameter disc. Long lasting, high quality porcelain enamel baked on heavy steel. Weighs over 1lb! Lasts forever. Limited edition of 500! Fritz the Cat is an underground comix icon‹and now a work of art for the discerning collector. Sign, FC $34.99 XYZ COMICS‹NEW PRINTING by R. Crumb It¹s the Last Word in Comics! This nugget from 1972 contains such classic stories as ³Cubist Be Bop Comics,² a surreal riff on music, art and life; ³The Many Faces of R. Crumb,² featuring such personalities as the ³sentimental slob,² the ³sex-crazed fiend and pervert,² and the ³media superstar, monumental egotist and self-centered S.O.B.²; and ³Fuzzy the Bunny in ŒNut Factory Blues,¹² an ironic and chilling collaboration between brothers Charles and Robert Crumb. Not to mention old friends like Boingy Baxter, Forky O¹Donnell, and Bo Bo Bolinski, the world¹s number one human zero! XYZ Comics is a classic. MATURE READERS b&w, 28pg $2.95 STRIP JOINT TP by Carol Lay It¹s another wild and wonderful ride through the dark and magical world of cartoonist Carol Lay and her weekly excursions into the surreal landscape of everyday life in her nationally-syndicated weekly alternative strip, Story Minute. This collection of over one hundred Story Minute strips includes favorite characters like the fortune telling Madame Asgar and the diabolically cute Devil (playing ³What¹s My Price?²), wild stories of modern urban romance, deadline pressure, children and parents, and wild sci-fi excursions into futures where there is no gravity and scientists can freely experiment on humans! Introduction by Mark Evanier. Gatefold cover. To make this book as funny and poignant as possible, Lay has redrawn many of the strips‹making this collection the exclusive place to see these new cartoons! SC, 11x8.5, 128pg, b&w $11.95 CAGES SIGNED & NUMBERED DELUXE HARDCOVER WITH CD by Dave McKean This is no ordinary book. The signed and numbered edition of Dave McKean¹s masterpiece Cages deserves not merely the finest presentation possible, but a special extra something to set it apart. McKean admirers not only get the book that the Comics Journal called ³one of the most important works of comic art in the last decade,² but a CD of McKean reading the creation myths that open the book in a musical setting composed and performed by himself. All enclosed in a deluxe slipcase. This unique item will be available only in this signed and numbered limited edition of Cages, McKean¹s epic meditation on mythology, art, God, creation, sex, love and hate. Limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. MATURE READERS HC, 496pg, PC $100.00 LI¹L ABNER, VOL. 27: 1961 DAILIES by Al Capp & Frank Frazetta It was 1961, the first year of the new John F. Kennedy presidency, and Al Capp turned his satirical sword on the Cold War. In a wild satire of international cultural exchange programs, Mammy Yokum flies to Moscow to drive Nikita Kruschev crazy by winning an international music contest with her unique horn‹the Trumpappy, that is, Pappy Yokum! Back in the U.S.A., it¹s a turbulent year of romantic ups and downs for Li¹l Abner his own self, when advice columnist Abigail van Homewrecker tells Daisy Mae that Abner is ³suffering from marital restlessness,² and soon all the women of Dogpatch are after him again! All this and lots more, including the forced retirement of Det. Fearless Fosdick, and the trademark Sadie Hawkins Day celebration. Autobiographical introduction by Al Capp himself, from ³My Well-Balanced Life on a Wooden Leg.² SC, 12x9, 176pg, b&w $22.95 THE LAND BEFORE TIME: THE 3-D ADVENTURE by Doug Potter & Steve Utley The only 3-D comic ever from the hugely popular film series! For the first time, the hugely popular young dinosaurs from The Land Before Time Film Series star in an all-new 3-D comic book. In an all-new story, based on the popular Don Bluth animated series, the dino gang meets a new character never seen in the films, Avie the Archaeopteryx, and when they find out that her egotism is just a cover for insecurity, they welcome her into their gang. The script by sci-fi writer Steve Utley is brought to glorious life by the art of Doug Potter and the magnificent multiplane 3-D effects of Roger May. Includes 3-D glasses. 3-D, 32pg $3.95 KITCHEN SINK PRESS CLOISONNE PIN Show your class. Dress up any outfit with this stylish cloisonné pin featuring the Kitchen Sink Press logo. Packaged in a clear plastic box with color backing card. Pin $5.00 KITCHEN SINK PRESS LOGO T-SHIRT Proudly display the classic faucet logo of Kitchen Sink Press, and at a reasonable price. Two-color on a gray, 100% cotton T-shirt. Available in Large, XL and XXL. L-XXL $10.00 KONRAD AND PAUL by Ralf König NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #6 (Jun97) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pg, b&w $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH KSP¹s Fundamental Five Books that every comics shop should carry. COMICS & SEQUENTIAL ART 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. Highly recommended by Scott (Understanding Comics) McCloud. 158-page, black and white softcover. All ages. A must for every store and every fan who wants to draw or write comics, or have an insight into the process. (STAR0077) SC, 8x11, 158pg, b&w $19.95 MADMAN: THE ODDITY ODYSSEY TP by Michael Allred The first three-issue Madman series has been collected into one beautiful volume! Mike Allred¹s Madman battles the evil Mr. Monstadt for the secret journals of Dr. Boiffard. Bonus!: Flip action corners give you a dancing Madman from front cover to back cover and back again! All ages. (STAR2217) SC, 8x11, 144pg, 2C $12.95 THE CROW COLLECTED TP by J. O¹Barr The saga of immortal love and violent retribution by J. O¹Barr. Includes the complete original story of Eric and Shelly, unpublished art and an 8-page color gallery. 244 pages. Over 250,000 copies sold! (STAR0510) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 244pg, PC $15.95 UNDERSTANDING COMICS by Scott McCloud Winner of Four Harvey and Eisner Awards! Over 100,000 sold! This acclaimed book on the nature of comics earned the praises of professionals as diverse as Alan Moore, Jim Lee, Gary Trudeau and Neil Gaiman. Will Eisner called it ³a landmark dissection and intellectual consideration of comics as a valid medium.² Art Spiegelman said it ³deconstructs the secret language of comics while casually revealing the secrets of Time, Space, Art, and the Cosmos!² 224 pages with color section. A must for any fan or student of comics! (STAR7365) SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $22.95 VIOLENT CASES‹10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean Before The Sandman and Cages there was Violent Cases, Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean¹s first major collaboration. A sensitive and ingenious work, Violent Cases reveals the often murky nexus between memory and imagination through the narrator¹s cloudy childhood remembrance of a visit to Al Capone¹s osteopath‹and the impact of these seedy stories on an impressionable youth. In honor of the 10th anniversary of Violent Cases, McKean has created a stunning new cover. 48 pages of full color, squarebound softcover. (STAR7520) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $12.95 ********************** LAST GASP NAGARYA PART 1: "IN THE BEGINNING" by Riverstone NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 68pg, FC $15.95 LIAR COMICS MORE THAN MORTAL: TRUTHS AND LEGENDS #2 by Scott, Firchow, & Prudeaux Catch the gripping conclusion to the Witchfinder's mysterious origin, as Derdre learns that his many of his powers are tainted by the evil Dark One. To make matters worse, Derdre and Morand find themselves lost amidst a violent storm and besieged on all sides by angry sailors. What are the consequences to them all, if the unstable Witchfinder unleashes the now furious powers that are overwhelming him? Our heroes clash in this explosive issue, as Derdre's pursuit for the spear of the Protector takes a sudden turn for the worse. FC, 24pg $2.95 LIGHTNING COMICS BRIGID ACTION FIGURE Straight off the pages of More Than Mortal comes the hobby market exclusive, Brigid The Protector action figure from Skybolt Toyz! The Brigid action figure is highly detailed and painted with articulation at the neck, shoulders and knees. She stands 6² tall and comes ready for battle with a beautifully detailed spear and combat sword. Brigid will also be available as a special Emerald edition, which will be limited to only 5,000 units. (CAUT: 4) REG.‹Figure MSRP: $12.95 EMERALD‹Figure MSRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SINTHIA SERIES I ACTION FIGURE The exciting Sinthia Series I action figure from Skybolt Toyz is offered one final time! Sinthia, the beautiful Princess of Hell, stands six inches tall and comes with a deadly Hellsword and removable sheath. (CAUT: 2) Figure MSRP: $10.95 O/A NIRA X SERIES I ACTION FIGURE The acclaimed Nira X Series I action figure from Skybolt Toys is offered one final time! The stunning cyber angel stands six inches tall and comes with a deadly plasma cannon and removable cape. (CAUT: 2) Figure MSRP: $10.95 ******* LIGHTSPEED FINDER #11 by Carla Speed McNeil What would YOU do if you had a close friend who you believe to be dangerously crazy? The game of conflicting loyalties gets even more complex as Jaeger finds himself in the position of protecting a man he really thinks he should kill, whose wife he's sleeping with, whose daughter keeps hitting on him, and so on, and so on.... b&w, 24pg $2.95 LIMELIGHT PUBLISHING CO. LEGION MANGA ANTHOLOGY #5 BINARY ANGEL‹It's a full-scale invasion! The Archsaurians want their prototype armor back at all costs... because the armor is one of the few things that could save the Earth from the Archsaurian Empire! It's Nikki Hayase vs. the great Archsaurian General Ankylo, with no quarter asked or given! Satoko's superheroine Marina Fairchild returns in "Beyond Control," and this time, her mother is in danger of becoming lunch from rampaging and hungry smog monsters! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONDON NIGHT STUDIOS RAZOR: GOTHIC #1 by Everette Hartsoe & Scott Wilson The tragic tale of Razor. This four issue series will take Nicole Mitchell face to face with the same person that she fears the most‹herself! This haunting story will be told in a more cinematic style than traditional comic books; stark, graphic and stylish are the keywords when describing this new series! Painted cover painted by Dorian. Also in a nude photo cover by hot Razor model Leah Storm, and a limited Leather cover, hot stamped with silver foil! NOTE: The nude cover edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w (1 of 4) $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w (1 of 4) $6.00 LEATHER‹b&w (1 of 4) $15.00 SHEENA: QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE #2 by Shoemaker & Wetherell Sheena goes to the concrete jungle of New York City where she faces the opposition of Trevor Enterprises. See how the Queen of the Jungle handles herself in a world of corporate red tape! Cover by Greg Loudon. Also available in a Golden White Leather Golden Age edition with retro Sheen art by Rick Davis. REG.‹b&w (2 of 4) $3.00 LEATHER RETRO ED.‹b&w (2 of 4) $15.00 RAZOR: SWITCHBLADE SYMPHONY LIMITED BLACK LEATHER TOUR BOOK The Razor/Switchblade Symphony one-shot is offered for the first time in this hot Black Leather with silver foil edition limited to 700 copies! MATURE READERS b&w $15.00 THE CROW/RAZOR: KILL THE PAIN TOUR BOOK LIMITED LEATHER EDITION This black leather edition features a royal blue foil cover by Jerry Beck, limited to 700 copies! MATURE READERS b&w $15.00 THE CROW RAZOR: KILL THE PAIN #1-DIRECTOR¹S CUT by Everette Hartsoe & Jerry Beck The epic tale of gothic remorse is presented with 10 more pages of story not seen anywhere else! If you missed the original #1 or just want to see what other secrets are unlocked from this series, don¹t miss this special edition! Plus a new painted cover by new superstar Dorian! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $5.00 SHEENA QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE #0 COLLECTOR¹S PACK by Gabriel Cain & Wilson Action, intrigue and one sassy woman, out to stop the mad billionaires that are bent on killing the Rain Forest and everything in it! Full-color action from beginning to end! This pack contains all four variants of Sheena #0, the regualar and the three different animal skin pattern editions: alligator, leopard, and zebra. Each of the animal skin patterns are limited to only 3,000 copies. These editions have no cover price. Set (x4) $18.00 ******** Eh! Productions ARIZONA #3 by Kennedy & Beck Hell-bent and crazed, Rikki Phoenix is out to stop the murders of children in the urban streets! Can her shape-shifting abilities help her complete this task or will she find herself another causality of the streets of blood? Also available in a photo nude edition of Vanessa! NOTE: The nude edition is not available in Hong Kong MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w (3 of 3) $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w (3 of 3) $6.00 LETHAL STRIKE: SHADOW VIPER #1 by Jerry Kennedy & Loader The bitch is back and man is she pissed! Stryke is back in her own mini-series but this time she has some help... the man known as Shadow Viper! This character first appeared in Razor: Torture #4 and gone to be one of the most requested male characters LNS has to offer! You want him, now you¹ve got him! Also available in a Photo nude edition, featuring Chrissy Mountjoy and Leather edition! NOTE: The nude edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w (1 of 2) $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w (1 of 2) $6.00 LEATHER‹b&w (1 of 2) $15.00 DARK MANGA #1: FEATURING DEMONIQUE Join Demonique in her very first adventures, as LNS represent the classic story lines from 1993-94 in this large collected volume! Tons of action, intrigue and reading for your money! Also available in a nude edition featuring model Joy! NOTE: The nude edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w $4.95 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $6.00 JURASSIC JANE COLLECTED by Sky Owens The surprise series is finally collected into one volume! Also features a nude cover by Everette Hartsoe! NOTE: The nude edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w $5.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $7.00 FULL METAL FEMME MAGAZINE #2 NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹Magazine $5.95 DLX.‹Magazine $7.95 DORIAN: DARQUE SIRENS COLLECTOR CARD SET The fantastic art of legendary fantasy and sci-fi painter, Dorian is now finally available in the U.S. This first volume of the tarot card set will feature 10 dark gorgeous paintings, that rival some of America¹s great artists, these cards come shrink wrapped for full protection. You will not be disappointed with this collector¹s set. Limited to 1,000 sets. MATURE AUDIENCES Set $12.95 RAZOR GOTHIC PRINT by Dorian This gorgeous painted work by the new sensation, Dorian comes printed on heavy 14 point stock and ready for framing, This print is the cover for the new Razor: Gothic mini-series! Limited to 750 prints. MATURE AUDIENCES Print, 11x17, FC $10.00 MORBID ANGEL: DESPERATE ANGELS #0 by Everette Hartsoe & Jude Millien The lone survivor of a deadly plane crash, leaves a baby stranded with no identity of who his parents are, or how he got on the plane. He¹s dubbed the name John Doe or Baby Angel, for the extreme circumstances in which he was found. Now it¹s 25 years later, John Angel is a vagabond living on the streets of New York and his identity will be known to us all, as he may just well be the chosen angel to stop the antichrist. Regular cover by painting sensation Dorian! Also available are two special commemorative covers by Eric Powell, each limited to 1,000 copies! MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w $3.00 POWELL COVER A‹b&w $5.00 POWELL COVER B‹b&w $5.00 LONE STAR PRESS HEROIC TALES #8 by Bill Williams & Jeff Parker Introducing Atlas! He¹s is the most popular hero on Earth, so how does he spend his spare time? He flies out into space to battle invaders from another planet. Atlas is here, and he¹ll play a key role in future storylines! Plus, a new Amazon backup story by Robb Phills and Bill Williams. Cover by Jeff Parker. b&w, 32pg $2.50 LOST CAUSE PRODUCTIONS SPANDEX TIGHTS: THE LOST ISSUES #4 Originally banned by a DuPont Corp. lawsuit, this issue has been unavailable for years. In this Time Travel Special, Spandex Girl serves as a host body to televisions time-traveling Sam in a story that could only be called ³Quantum Laspe.² Soon, Grim City becomes Grand Central Station to history¹s greatest Time Travelers. And just what is the fiendish plan of the diabolical Prune? Includes new painted covers, new art, new stories, new lettering, and newly expanded versions of the original tales in a new general-audience format. b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 MAMMOTH PRESS TIGER WRAITH #2 by O¹Connell, Bogle, Lansley, & Reyes There¹ll be ³Hell to Pay² as heroes and villains alike are gunning for Tiger Wraith. Will he survive against the freelance bounty hunters Swann and Black Jackal...or die at the hands of the maniacal Caitiff? The residents of Godhaven better stay indoors because the city streets will be rocking! Plus, an eight-page pack up story starring the Pawn written by Jack Briglio and drawn by Fred Reyes, storyboard artist for the animated Invasion: America series. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 METAPHROG STRANGE WEATHER LATELY #6 Generally, no one gives a s*@t if you scream. Martin finds himself exactly where he didn¹t expect to be: lost in an advertiser¹s dreamworld. Peter has a big problem keeping himself together‹in fact, he falls apart. Tired of being bossed around, Tarquin explains that politicians are deeply misunderstood and demands respect! The mystery continues to unfold...but will the play be completed? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $3.00 MILLENNIUM COMICS Modern LOVELY PRUDENCE SWIMSUIT SPECIAL by Maze, Fleener & Various Move over, Sports Illustrated! The first-ever Lovely Prudence Swimsuit Special is here! Ugh! Imagine the hideous body of Prudence, the skull-faced she brat, in Victoria's Secret bikini! Or her friends, Uglette and Corset Face, in teddies and thongs! A twisted, demented send-up of the never- ending stream of summer bad girl/good girl specials, where Mariah Carey sings "Bela Lugosi is Dead" at an MTV Goth Beach Party! Special pinups by Mary Fleener, Dean Haspiel, Josh Neufeld, Kurt Marquart, Maze and others. With a cover featuring Prudence floating dead‹in her swimsuit‹with the Titanic in the background. Disgusting! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MIXX PUBLICATIONS LLC OFFERED AGAIN O/A MIXXZINE POCKET MANGA SAILOR MOON GN Follow the adventures of Bunny as she learns of her new super-hero posers as Sailor Moon, discovers the other new scouts, and fights evil in the name of the Moon. SC, 192pg $11.95 ****** MN DESIGN PRODUCTIONS NOVA GIRLS #3 by Mariano Nicieza & Jim Amash THE IMMORTALITY QUEST, Part 3: A mysterious new villain, the Blue Sultan, enters the scene just as the Nova Girls are fighting for their lives against the combined might of the sultry Corporate Raiders! More clues on the missing Starship Discovery and the mysterious Phazer. Also available in a deluxe cover edition with a variant cover by Art Hooge. REG.‹b&w, 24pg $1.95 DLX.‹b&w, 24pg $2.95 NOVA GIRLS #1 VARIANT STARSHIP DISCOVERY #0 COVER EDITION Features a full-color cover by Mariano Nicieza and Mark McKenna of the Starship Discovery and new supporting characters in the Nova Girls series. Includes bonus behind the scenes sketches by Nicieza. b&w $3.95 MOCK MAN PRESS H.P. LOVECRAFT'S THE DREAM-QUEST OF UNKNOWN KADATH #4 by Jason B. Thompson Captured by the evil merchants, gripped by the gruesome Shantak-Birds, dream adventurer Carter is brought to the roof of the world, where terror awaits on the Plateau of Leng. Trapped in Dreamland's greatest lair of evil, yet tantalizingly close to Kadath, Carter must face yesterday's nightmares and turn them into today's alliesŠ Based on the novel by H.P. Lovecraft! Magazine format. Quarterly. b&w, 24pg (4 of 5) $2.95 MU PRESS CYBERKITTIES #1 by Paul Kidd & Various From the darkechoey underside of goth new age of cyberpunk, the agents of the Cat Byte Detective Agency and Pizza Delivery Service burst into raucous print! Morgana, Alex, and Tammi play with big monsters, big computers, and really big guns. Every story in the series is by a different master of anthropomorphic art and tied together by Morgana¹s music critiques and the insane scripts of Paul Kidd. Optioned for animation in Japan. Cover by Tom Milliorn. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.50 NATURE PUBLISHING HOUSE SCIENCE COMIC BOOK: CAR ADVENTURE by James Laurie Two young aliens travel to Earth to learn about the human race and its technologies. Enroute, the two alien visitors are attacked by their enemies and are forced to make a crash landing. A young math whiz, Ben, and his mechanic friend, Tom, rescue them and show them how the workings of the automobile can be used to thwart the aliens¹ enemies and fix their rocketship. (957-8741-75-8) NOTE: Not available in Germany. (CAUT: 3) FC, 64pg $8.95 SCIENCE COMIC BOOK: EARTH ADVENTURES by James Laurie When twelve-year old Lily is frustrated with an assigned report on The Earth, she is visited by a magical elf Buz who uses his special powers to take Lilly back in time and into outerspace to see how the Earth was formed firsthand. An impish gnome tries to undermine her lessons. Will she be able to out-smart and earn an A+ on her report? (957-8741-82-0) FC, 64pg $8.95 SCIENCE COMIC BOOK: VOLCANO ADVENTURES by Stu Duval Kate, Kimo, and Dick are three ten-year olds living near an inactive volcano, Mt. Volcan. Ignoring a warning sign, they begin hiking toward the summit. But back at Ranger H.Q., Ranger Redd reads a report about possible volcano activity and grabs a jeep to search for the kids. Can he find them all in time before the Mt. Volcano stops being ³inactive?² (957-8741-76-6) FC, 64pg $8.95 NBM MY WAR WITH BRIAN by Ted Rall Outrageous Ted is back with a full graphic novel story recounting his junior-high years in the hands of a merciless bully who just wouldn't let up. Ted, now a strapping fella over 6 feet happily lost in the Big Apple, was at the time a wimp egghead lost in the middle of Nowheresville, Heartland, USA, and hated it with a passion. This no-holds-barred recollection begs the question: was his attitude such that maybe he deserved it? (4-56163-215-5) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 Eurotica THE URBAN ADVENTURES OF GIUSEPPE BERGMAN: TO SEE THE STARS by Milo Manara (156163-203-1) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GIUSEPPE BERGMAN TPS by Milo Manara NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL GREAT ADVENTURE (0-87416-063-4)‹SC, 8x11, FC $12.95 AN AUTHOR IN SEARCH OF SIX CHARACTERS (STAR4510) ‹SC, 8x11, FC $11.95 DIES IRAE (0-87416-077-4)‹SC, 8x11, FC $11.95 PERCHANCE TO DREAM (0-87416-086-3) ‹SC, 8x11, FC $12.95 ******* EUROTICA TOONS!: GRIN AND BARE IT (1-56163-219-8) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $6.95 NEW ENGLAND COMIC TICK: LUNY BIN #1 by Eli Stone BACK TO THE LUNY BIN‹The blockbuster bimonthly series that will reveal secrets of the Tick! Arthur returns from the supermarket to find the Tick...missing. He¹s been kidnapped by Dr. Lovecraft and committed once to again to The Evanston Clinic. Flashback sequences show glimpses of Tick¹s early life including his original incarceration in the Clinic. Meanwhile, Arthur joins forces with the Mystic Order of Arachnid Vigilance in a desperate effort to find his friend. b&w, 40pg, (1 of 3) $3.50 TICK COLLECTOR¹S SPOON #2 ‹ ARTHUR A collectible to honor the man who rallies to Tick¹s battle cry of ³SPOON!² on a daily basis! Each 4² gold-plated spoon features an enamel emblem of Arthur right in the handle. These limited edition spoons come in a padded collector¹s box with a four-color signed ³Certificate of Authenticity.² The second in a series of collectible spoons. Spoon $12.99 TICK: ASTRO WALL CLOCK Time waits for no man...even in outer space. This 8-1/2² quartz clock in a durable polystyrene case features a full-color picture of the Tick floating upside down in outer space with an ³invisible² second had with Arthur printed at the end. Yes, he¹s forever flying around the ³spacy² Tick counting off the seconds. Each clock comes with futuristic numbering on the clock face, one AA battery, and is packaged in a corrugated box. The second in a series of Tick clocks. Clock $35.99 TICK CD-ROM COMPUTER COMIC The classic TV episode ³The Tick Versus the Common Cold,² featuring the Mucus Tick and Thrakkorzog, captured on a CD-ROM! Each panel springs to video animated life at the click of a mouse. Plus there are more than 80 hidden ³hotspots,² and audio clips including the original soundtrack of the Tick TV show. You can even control the autoplay, music, and page skipping. A must-have for any Tick fan with a computer. Can be used on a Windows or Mac system. Windows version requires Windows 3.1 or Windows 95, 486/33 or higher, 2X CD-ROM drive, 8MB RAM, SuperVGA display, 32 colors, MPC compliant sound card, and mouse. Mac version requires Mac II or higher, System 7.0, 2X CD-ROM drive, 8MB RAM, Mac 14² monitor with 256 colors, Quicktime 2.1 , and a mouse. CD-ROM $8.49 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE TICK: BIG BLUE DESTINY #1 by Eli Stone The Tick and Arthur visit an art museum to soak up some culture. The Tick doesn't "get" modern art and finds himself feeling like a bull in a china shop. Fortunately for him, the Impressionist lurks in the dark corners of the galleries. The Impressionist has the unusual power to morph himself into any objet d'art. His powers increase as he absorbs items of artistic value. The Tick and the Impressionist engage in a battle with the Tick completely hamstrung‹he can't break another since every item with hand's reach is worth mega-bucks! Can the Tick fight with both hands tied behind his back? Available in the regular "Keen" edition and in the special "Wicked Keen" edition, which features wraparound, die-cut, gatefold covers on extra-heavy stock, with serial numbers and more cool stuff! KEEN‹b&w, 32pg $2.95 WICKED KEEN‹b&w, 32pg $4.95 O/A THE TICK: BIG BLUE DESTINY #2 by Eli Stone The Tick and Arthur are being sued by lawyers representing the museum which they saved, but at the cost of one valuable (and busted) art object. The Tick's gotta make some money, or Arthur's "moth" suit is going to be confiscated! The Tick thinks raising 200 grand will be a snap, but Arthur reminds him: "Life isn't a comic book, you know." This leads to a fantasy sequence where the Tick imagines himself and compatriots as "classic" comic heroes, complete with heavy metal uniforms, weapons, and impossible physiques! . b&w, 32pg $2.95 ******* NUMBSKULL PRESS GUTWALLOW #4 by Dan Berger After managing to escape from the clutches of the evil Necromance, our heroes encounter yet another foe in the wilderness...someone far deadlier than anyone the stalwart adventurers have yet faced! Has Leafale met her match? Will gutwallow survive? Can J¹Sika save the day? And what of Fintan? b&w, 32pg $2.95 OLIO CASTLE WAITING #7 by Linda Medley CITY MOUSE, COUNTRY MOUSE: Part 2‹Chess and Rackham leave the Castle to take a trip into town where they do a little shopping, bar-hopping, and encounter highwaymen and wild women. b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CASTLE WAITING #4 by Linda Medley Get out the cigars! This is the happy event you've been waiting nine months for: the birth of Lady Jain's baby! But the castle folk can't help but wonder who‹or what‹was the father... b&w, 32pg $2.95 ****** OLLIE OLLIE OXEN FREE PRESS COLLECTED INNOCENT BYSTANDER VOL. 1 Is This the Way to Fiction? by Gary Sassaman This volume collects Innocent Bystander #1-4 in a new format the way it was meant to be read. All the cat stories, the growing up stories, and other types are in their own individual chapters, creating an entirely new I.B. reading experience. Includes 20 new text pages and an introduction by Mark Evanier. SC, 112, b&w $9.95 OLSEN COMICS DICK DANGER #4 by W.W. Olsen IS HITLER STILL ALIVE?‹Did Hilter survive in the ruins of Berlin? Has he found the fountain of youth? Is he planning to conquer the world one more? All these questions face Dick Danger and his dim-witted assistant Alfie in another incredible thrilling case! NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ONE DROP COMICS NOTORIOUS REX #1 by Stone, Harris, & Wright A creature of a Star with the arrogance to match. Rex is not your ordinary protagonist. He follows his own code of laws‹if the price is right, the job is done. In this premiere issue, Rex is commissioned to kidnap a princess in route to another planetary system. These aliens are no match for Rex at all, and the indignant haughty young girl is handed over. The creature who¹s ³so hot, he¹s blue² gets his rewarded...and a future enemy! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ONI PRESS JAY & SILENT BOB #3 by Kevin Smith & Duncan Fegredo Because you demanded it, the story of the orangutan from the final moments of Mallrats will now be told! Follow the somnambulic duo on their trail to Dogma (Kevin Smith's new film, now in production), as they are adopted by medical experimentation refugee 'Suzanne,' and become the myopic focus of a 'hard-target search' by the relentless Federal Wildlife Marshal, Sam Gavert. Can the boys prove the innocence of their 'Fugitive' in a crime she couldn't have committed? And what of the mysterious one-armed chimp? This issue also features a knock-out all-ape cover by Duncan Fegredo, and an all-ape pin-up by Jaime Hernandez. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 ONI DOUBLE FEATURE #8 by Various The third and final chapter of Neil Gaiman's Only The End Of The World Again is at hand! As the waves of the cold and ancient sea continue to beat out a rhythm of doom against the cliffs of Innsmouth, will Lawrence Talbot be swept under by the dark tide of death? This creeping tale of lurking terror draws to its conclusion, brought to you by Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, and Troy Nixey. The second feature this month is part one of The Body Social. Xeric grant winner Jon Lewis (Triple Dare) and acclaimed 'indie' artist Tom Hart (the Sands) present a bit of burlesque, as the homeless poet Satchel Weltschmerz finds himself before the judgment of his own lower extremities. Will they continue to serve Satch, or will there be a revolt? The ever talented Dave Cooper (Suckle) treats us to his special brand of madness in a one-page strip, and Troy Nixey provides the cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 WHITEOUT #2 by Greg Rucka & Steve Leiber Deputy U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko finds that attempting to solve the murder of an American scientist more challenging than she anticipated, as she is confronted with the hard reality that her struggle is no longer just to save face, but to save her own life as well. All of this as buried events from Carrie's past attempt to claw their way to her surface. Not the most convenient time to thaw. In the already merciless climes of Antarctica, the odds of survival only get worse when someone is trying to kill you. The second issue of a crime noir tale set in the coldest place on earth. Mike Mignola provides the stunning cover for this issue. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 FREE SPEECHES Benefit Book for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Oni Press and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund are proud to announce the joint publication of an exciting, informative and entertaining comic book designed to enlighten your mind and thrill your eyes! Free Speeches reprints several very powerful and important public addresses on the subject of censorship and the rights of the individual. Dave Sim, Frank Miller and Neil Gaiman are some of today's most influential creators, and in Free Speeches, their passionate, heartfelt and insightful thoughts on this crucial subject are presented along side the powerful words of Ms. Nadine Strassen, President of the American Civil Liberties Union. A host of the most popular and influential artists in the medium have been enlisted to provide a multitude of brand new illustrations in support of free speech, including: Arthur Adams, Peter Bagge, Jessica Abel, Mike Allred, Jaime Hernandez, Dave Cooper, Matt Wagner, Sergio Aragones, Roberta Gregory, Troy Nixey, Bill Tucci, Bob Fingerman, Steven Hughes, Renee French, Jim Lee, Mike Mignola, Shannon Wheeler, Jim Mahfood, Evan Dorkin, Linda Medley, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jeff Smith, Paul Guinan, Donna Barr, Scott Saavedra, Judd Winick, and Will Eisner, to name just a few! All this, and a comics first‹an all-new wraparound jam cover by Frank Miller and Dave Sim, colored by Gerhard! Profits from this book will go to the CBLDF, so here's your chance to make you contribution for this very important cause. Help keep our beloved medium censorship-free! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ENO & PLUM CURRENT PRINTING by Terry LaBan Could this be the end of Eno & Plum's relationship? While Eno is glued to the TV set and Plum pines for the day when their bed was more than just a coat rack when guests come visiting, they both get the bad news that their rent is about to sky-rocket. Plum attempts to strike a deal with Edgar Reamington, culprit of the rent-hike, in an effort to dissuade him from his devastating course of action. Will Plum accept his outrageous offer: "Leave Eno and live with me instead!"? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A ONI DOUBLE FEATURE #1 (CURRENT PRINTING) by Various If Clerks, Mallrats, and Chasing Amy make you stand at attention, then get ready for an all-new tale by creator Kevin Smith titled, ³Walt Flanagan's Dog,² illustrated by comics master, Matt Wagner! Matt and Kevin put the infamous Jay & Silent Bob through the ringer in a 15-page adventure that reaches new heights of depravity. Plus: the first installment of Arnold and Jacob Pander¹s Secret Broadcast and an all-new Milk & Cheese one-pager by Evan Dorkin. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ******* PALLIARD PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOMESTICITY ISN¹T PRETTY A Leonard & Larry Collection by Tim Barela Gathered from the pages of Gay Comix, Strip AIDS USA, The Advocate, and Frontiers magazine, this collection chronicles the lives of Leonard Goldman and Larry Evans, a gay couple in a sometimes decidedly too-straight world. MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 144pg 12.95 O/A KURT COBAIN AND MOZART ARE BOTH DEAD by Tim Barela From the pages of Frontiers magazine, Leonard Goldman and Larry Evans (your favorite "gays next door") return with a few of their friends. See first grandchild arrive and Elvis¹ wedding. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $9.95 ******** PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS OF LORE: SPECIAL EDITION #3 by Napoliello, Tucker, O'Barr, LaRoque, & Xavier The sword-and-sorcery adventure series continues with three new stories‹"Warrior's Ring"‹a young man is pulled from his home and the woman he loves to fight for a king he has never seen (by David Napoliello and James O'Barr); "Soul of a Thief"‹An aspiring young thief gets more than she bargained for while attempting to steal from a local merchant (by Napoliello, Kevin Tucker, and Greg LaRoque); and "What Price the Unicorn?"‹Unicorns don't exist...or do they? A monk of Balekrum tells a tavern audience the tale of his encounter with the thought-to-be-extinct creature (by Tucker and Philip Xavier). Cover by George Pratt. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #1 (Jan98) b&w, 40pg $2.95 PLASTIC SPOON PRESS EXIT 6 #1 by Sean Tiffany Courteney McKay is a young girl tired of the monotony that plagues most small towns. But her boring life is shattered the night a mysterious young man comes crashing through a window and into her life. Encountering supernatural beings, crazed scientists, demons from the night, and a creature that threatens to destroy all, Courtney¹s life will never be the same. Join the adventure when you take...Exit 6! b&w, 32pg $2.95 RADIO COMIX LORTNOC #1 by David Sainz South Park meets Johnny the Homicidal Maniac as the problem juvenile Vid Vad attends his first day at Lortnoc ‹ school for disturbed (and disturbing) youth. Will Vid survive his first day of school with the other the bullies, ganstas, and freaks? A hip, stylish book that mixes dark humor, goth, monsters, and Helly Kitty cuteness. MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 FURRLOUGH #68 by Various Funny animal short stories and features monthly! In this issue: Scotty Arsenault¹s popular strip Heebas returns as Marble and Yeebo try to deal with Reeba¹s insane shenanigans; gothic suspense story from Kevin Muranaka¹s gothic suspense story Tobias Wah: Vampire Hunter continues; plus ³Misty the Mouse² from Dutch. Cover by Scott Arsenault. b&w, 32pg $2.95 FILTHY ANIMALS #3 by Stan Jinx & Cindy Crowell NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #12 (Dec97) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg, (3 of 4) $2.95 GENUS #31 by Various NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 RANDOM COMICS KOMBAT #2 by Marcus Marshall & Pablo Villalobos An explosive, ultra action-packed grand finale! Witness the annihilation of the ³Hammer of Death: as they are dealt a violent hand by Kombat: an extraordinary one-man fighting force that grants those who would oppose his beloved country no mercy! Prepare for yourself...if you can! FC (2 of 2) $2.95 REALM PRESS BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: NEW BEGINNINGS TP by Scalf, Kuhoric, & Scott Fleeing the Cylon tyranny, the last Battlestar, Galactica leads a rag tag fugitive fleet on a lonely quest, for a shining planet known as Earth. These new adventures begin at the end of the original TV series finale. This trade paperback collects the first four issues of the Realm Press Battlestar Galactica series featuring the ³The Law of Volhad² and ³Prison of Souls² story arcs, plus a bonus 10-page painted story revealing the secrets behind the creation of the Cylon race. SC, 128pg, FC $13.99 BATTLE STAR GALACTICA #8 by Chris Scalf & James Kuhoric CENTURION PRIME‹Furious with their inability to eliminate the cursed humans on the Galactica, the Imperious Leader undertakes a devious scheme. Using a captured Viper pilot, they create a new breed of Centurions with the body of a Cylon and the reprogrammed mind of a Colonial Warrior. Armed with the ultimate Cylon, Centurion Prime, the Imperious Leader order the final attack of the rag-tag fugitive fleet. Fully painted interior. FC, 32pg $2.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #3 ALTERNATE COVER by Chris Scalf & James Kuhoric This alternate cover features Colonial Vipers launching from the Galactica as a cosmic energy stporm closes in on it. FC, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #3 by Chris Scalf & James Kuhoric PRISON OF SOULS: Part 1 (of 2)‹As the Galactica and her fleet press further into alien space, Commander Adama is plagued with nightmares of their destruction. As this is taking place, strange phenomena start happening amongst the fleet as they encounter a mysterious derelict ship drifting in space. FC, 32pg $2.99 ******** RED EYE PRESS VALENTINE #4 by Dan Cooney Killian learns of Harper's betrayal for helping Dana Valentine escape and has no other choice but to hire Olivia, the deadliest assassin in the world! Now that Harper and Dana are on the run, Dana is reluctant to cooperate with him. Who can blame her? She's been betrayed by just about everyone she knows. Harper insists that she comes to terms with her past before he can help her. Meanwhile, Liz and Sum go to New York City to find the journalist who has documents that could exploit the political conspiracy surrounding the President. Cover by Rolfe Cunningham. Bimonthly. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #2 (Feb98) b&w, 24pg, (4 of 6) $2.95 RE-VISIONARY PRESS CARNAL COMICS: TRUE STORIES OF ADULT FILM STARS ‹ CHRISTINA ANGEL #1 by Angel, Sanford, & Breyfogle Also available in a deluxe limited edition, autographed by Angel and limited to 500 copies. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹b&w, 32pg $3.50 DLX.‹b&w, 32pg MSRP: $10.95 CARNAL COMICS: TRUE STORIES OF ADULT FILM STARS ‹ TABITHA STEVENS SIGNED NUDE PHOTO COVER #1 by Stevens, Sanford, Breyfogle, & Crompton NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 2 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg MSRP: $10.95 CARNAL COMICS: LEGENDS OF PORN‹ANNIE SPRINKLE NUDE PHOTO COVER #1 by Sprinkle, Sanford, & Breyfogle Also available in a deluxe signed edition. Limited to 500 copies. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹b&w, 24pg $3.50 DLX.‹ b&w, 24pg MSRP: $10.95 CARNAL COMICS: BAG O¹ BREYFOGLE by Kevin Breyfogle & Various NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x5) $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN TRIPLE X CINEMA: A CARTOON HISTORY #1-3 by Jay Allen Sanford & Kevin Breyfogle NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50Ea. RIP OFF PRESS DEMI MEETS SHAUNDRA by S.S. Crompton & Philos NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 36pg $3.25 SCHISM COMICS NASTI: MONSTER HUNTER #3 by Pascale & Armstrong The third issue of comics' only "monster hunter with a day job!" Find out the identity of the sexy redhead in the trench coat; see a comic book store get trashed by a demon; more secrets revealed about the plot to take over the world; and introducing the sexy villainy of... Sedusa! Angels, devils, romance, and humor‹all this plus some new Bru-Hed! Don't miss it! b&w, 36pg $2.75 SHADOW HOUSE PRESS SHADOW HOUSE #7 by Chambers, Mills, Broderick, Harper, Nichols, & Van Wormer This issue of the critically-acclaimed horror series features two all-new, self-contained stories that link thematically. ³The Revenant² tells a tale of macabre violence on the high seas as a band of pirates hijacks an unearthly cargo ‹ an obsidian coffin ‹ that may lead them to a grotesque and horrible fate. In ³Nightmark,² Gideon King travels to the New England coast where a strange and ancient artifact has been recovered from the bottom of the seas. Only King can fathom the deadly secret of the obsidian coffin and its terrible link to the evil forces beneath the ocean. Can he act in time to save himself? Cover by Fred Harper. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHARKBAIT PRESS PETE THE PO¹D POSTAL WORKER #5 by Marcus Pierce, Jr. & Pete Garcia ENGLAND VACATION‹Pete¹s boss uses U.S. Parcel Service vacation regulations to force Pete on his first vacation in his 30 years of dedicated service. Watch out Britain, Pete chose your country for rest and relaxation. And rest he does. he bonds with the English postal system, falls in love, deceases a few local bad guys, and gets knighted by the queen. But lowering the sword over Pete may be a bad idea. He¹s still a little tense after only one day of vacation. b&w $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT A QUESTION OF FAITH CD SINGLE ³A Question of Faith² is the second single by Gary Numan from the album sensation, Numan/Dawn. Featuring the hard-hitting title track, plus two tracks not available on the album. Full color art by Linsner on the CD. PLUS: a Chromium CD insert card by Linsner! A guaranteed collector¹s dream! CD $7.99 DAWN POSTER #5 by Joseph Michael Linsner Continuing Joseph Michael Linsner¹s popular series of Dawn posters, this fifth poster features Dawn summoning Death, the Horned God, in a circle of masked skeletons! Originally used as the cover to Crypt Of Dawn Vol. 1, this image can now be seen without any of those pesky logos covering up the art. Original painting by Joseph Michael Linsner. FC, 22x34 $5.95 ENCHANTED: THE AWAKENING #1 by Robert Chang Introducing the second Enchanted series that continues the events begun in the first series last summer... only this time, the book is in fully-painted color! If you liked Robert Chang¹s clean, stylized inks before, you¹re going to love what he can do with a brush. His beautiful art, accented by a pulse-pounding tale of modern-age swords and sorcery, combine to make this one of the best mini-series of 1998! Join Robert Chang on his journey through a world of love, pain and death, and become enchanted, like the rest of us. Bi-monthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 AKIKO #27 by Mark Crilley BORNSTONE¹S ELIXIR: Part 2‹As Mr. Beeba¹s mentor, Professor, lies dying, Akiko and the gang split into two groups to accumulate the necessary gifts for Bornstone, who holds the antidote. Akiko, Poog and Prince Froptoppit set off to the village of Shimmerance to get a barrel of Bornstone¹s favorite ale. The Prince sets his sights on persuading Akiko to marry him once and for all, and Akiko confides in Poog that she¹s becoming more serious in her feelings for the Prince! Meanwhile, Spuckler, Gax and Beeba are set to the task of locating Bornstone¹s favorite meal: a live, baby Yoodoo bird! b&w, 24pg $2.50 AKIKO WRITING PAD Following up Jill Thompson¹s successful Scary Godmother Writing Pad from last month, Mark Crilley has created four brand-new painted designs to adorn the Akiko Writing Pad. Make writing even the most boring notes (like your grocery list, or a message to your landlord) a pleasure with these quality, four-color tear off sheets. That¹s four new designs featuring Akiko, Gax, Poog, Spuckler and Mr. Beeba on 48 clean sheets! Pad, 8.5x5.5, FC $5.00 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 #6 by the Fillbach Bros. Terrorists take over the Rimrock Mall, and Captain Freebird finds himself singlehandedly defending the innocent shoppers of America. Using a pair of rollerskates, a hockey stick, a beer- hat and a... monkey, Cap works his magic on the terrorists, much to the chagrin of his nemesis, Special Agent Koontz. This issue also features a hilarious cameo by one of Sirius Entertainment¹s most popular artists! Be a good consumer... read Broken Heroes! b&w, 24pg $2.50 CHI-CHIAN #6 by Voltaire The end of the series marks the end of the world. There¹s nowhere to hide as a giant Samurai idol sets out to obliterate all existence. Having unwittingly unleashed this apocalypse, Chi-Chian attempts to stop the destruction. However, along the way, as the fabric of reality unravels, she comes face-to-face with her father, and finally realizes why humanity should be destroyed. FC, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.95 POISON ELVES #38 by Drew Hayes Lusiphur yet again explores the world of unconsciousness and talks to Parintachin (along with some other little voices in and out of his head). Yet, as opposed to when he usually talks to Parintachin, things get explained instead of more convoluted. Many ³what the hell?² questions are answered. b&w, 24pg $2.50 WANDERING STAR VOL. 1 TRADE PAPERBACK by Teri Sue Wood Wandering Star, one the most highly-acclaimed science fiction stories in recent comics history, is finally being collected into three giant volumes! Personally designed by Teri Sue Wood, with loving care spent on each detail, all three volumes of this epic contain new, never before seen artwork! Teri has also retouched many pages to make these volumes the definitive version of her magnum opus. Join Cassandra, an adventurous outcast from Earth, on an star-spanning journey of interstellar war. As the villainous Bono Kiro launch their attack on the United Planets, Cassandra and her friends launch a prototype spaceship, The Wandering Star, and set out to defeat the overwhelming forces of the invading army. A unique tale crafted with beautifully intricate line art! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ARMAGEDDONQUEST VOLUMES 1-3 TP by Ronald Russell Roach Nine years in the making, Ronald Russell Roach's Armageddonquest is the story of a reluctant Antichrist trying to avoid his destiny as the world hurtles violently toward the final conflict. All three volumes feature fully-painted covers by Joseph Michael Linsner. SC, 295+pg, b&w VOL. 1 (STAR6629)‹SC, b&w $13.00 VOL. 2 (STAR6762)‹SC, b&w $13.00 VOL. 3 (STAR6763)‹SC, b&w $13.00 SCARY GODMOTHER HC by Jill Thompson Santa Claus? The Tooth Fairy? The Easter Bunny? Who can a child count on for the scariest holiday of the year? Why, a Scary Godmother, of course! This is the story of Hannah Marie, a young girl whose rotten older cousin is babysitting her for Trick or Treats one dark Halloween. Unhappy to be saddled with Hannah, her cousin cooks up a scheme to frighten her home. But his scheme backfires when Hannah gets help from the coolest spooks around! (STAR6921) HC, 40pg $19.95 *********** Dogstar Press POE #10 by Jason Asala This third chapter in the ³Small Town² story arc finds Patrick Ravenwood confronting a strange man who is possibly behind everything that has gone wrong in Dover. This story, the first of three self-contained tales in this issue, brings the reader closer to uncovering the mysteries of the quaint little town. The second story finds Edgar stumbling upon an unusual library full of ancient secrets. The third story is an added bonus, with Brian Clopper (Bombastic) writing and illustrating a six- page story dealing with the Demon of Brass in his bottle prison. b&w, 24pg $2.50 SHEBA PANTHEON #1 by Walter S. Crane IV It¹s everything you ever wanted to know about Sheba but were afraid the gods would strike you down with a lightning bolt for asking! This ultimate companion book collects Walter¹s college comic strips starring Sheba, with full page pin-up biographies of the major characters of the strip and comic book series. See Sheba¹s humble origins! See Anubis, Seth and Horus form a rock band called The Scarabs! Laugh as Sheba thwarts King Tut¹s Liver¹s plans for escaping from the Museum! Cry as Anubis debates Buddha and The Big ³G² in the Election for Supreme Being! It¹s all here in Sheba Pantheon! b&w, 24pg $2.50 WILDFLOWER #4 by Billy Martinez Angelique and Georgina use their shape-shifting powers to gain entrance into Lord Thyten¹s fortress, where Cassandra sneaks from level to level, searching for her mother. When the unexpected family reunion occurs, Cassandra discovers that all is not as it seems, and the shock sends her into a rage beyond all comprehension. Meanwhile, as Georgina and the wizard Zeno continue their constant bickering, a wandering patrol of Bosh guards stumble upon them in a little- used corridor of Thyten¹s fortress. Bi-monthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 SKY DOG PRESS BUZZBOY #2 by John Gallagher & Steve Hauk BUZZBOY SUPERSTAR‹Buzzboy has taken New Paradise Metrogrove by storm. Now he learns the ups and downs of celebrity fame, including too much free food! Doc Cyber fills Becca in on Buzzboy¹s mysterious past, and Lord Ultra travels deeper and deeper into ³Fat Elvis Land,² planning for his comeback, and Buzzboy¹s demise. Also, a tale of Buzzboy¹s former super team, the swingin¹ Teen Extreme, in ³Diary of a Super-Chick!² b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 SOLSON ENTERTAINMENT HOW TO DRAW SEXY WOMEN #2 The second issue in the comics format of the How to Draw Sexy Women trade paper back. Collect them all at a reasonable price. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 HOW TO DRAW HEADS EVERY WHICH WAY The first book to focus on one of the most important aspects of comic drawing ‹ drawing heads. With this book, you are armed with the key ingredient to make you the type of artist that comic publishers are looking for today! SC, 80pg, b&w $19.95 PERSPECTIVE DRAWING Artists hate it, but without knowing your perspective, you¹ll never be the kind of artist that gets the big bucks. It¹s a must-have skill for the polished artist for today¹s market. Learn to build bridges, cities, empires and more, easily and scientifically! SC, 80pg, b&w $19.95 HOT BODY¹S POSE FILE: WOMEN It¹s been years in the works. Over 80 plates of some of the sexiest women posed in over 1,000 positions. A valuable resource for any artist. Includes an illustrated file drawn by over 30 of the greats. You can¹t afford not to be armed with this in your arsenal. SC, 80pg, b&w $19.95 BOOK OF SHADOWS NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, b&w $14.95 SOUTH JERSEY REBELLION PRODUCTIONS TONY DIGEROLAMO¹S THE TRAVELLERS #1 by DiGerolamo, Dawson, Imperato Never turn you back on a 500 pound Cello! Meet Locust the Wizard, Father Shambles, Sgt. T.S., Sir Dan the Optimist, Barbara the Barbarian, and Cubby as they try to solve bizarre murders in the medieval city of Beastlyville. An epic fantasy with attitude! b&w, 32pg $2.25 SOVEREIGN COMICS CANAAN CITY #1 Featuring Soldier of God by King, Baldy, Wilson, Allan, Renfo, & Hedlund. This 80-page edition includes the classic Soldier of God #1 and the ³Legion² storyline. Plus, the first pictures of Hope model Jessica Materasso, a cover gallery, and a foreword by Robert Sweet. Cover by Mike S. Miller. b&w, 80pg (Note Price) $5.95 STRICTLY UNDERGROUND SOMETHING #2 by Derrell Spicy & Joe Robinson Currie The war is never over. Heaven¹s undercover Hitman must take on two of Hell¹s most infamous demons: Acheron and Hadian. The story is faster! the action is hotter! And Spicy and Currie are bringin in the pain! b&w, (2 of 4) $3.00 TALL TALE COMICS TROUT FISSION #1 by Mike Speranza Trout Bennigo and his friends will make you laugh, cry, and leap for joy as you take a look into the world that is trout fission. Just in time for the next millennium, and no talking goldfish. Painted cover by Speranza. b&w, 22pg $1.95 TELLTALE PUBLICATIONS THE ADVENTURES OF BLONDIE STRANGE #1 The comic book adventures of legendary exotic dancer and poet Blondie Strange. In the premiere issue, Blondie uses her natural talents (including her ability to crush objects between her breasts) to save the Earth from hostile aliens. It also features original illustrated poetry and a note from Blondie herself. Join the ranks of Blondie¹s satisfied customers including Marilyn Manson, R.E.M., Judy Tenuta, and Jon Stewart. MATURE READERS b&w, 20pg $3.95 THECOMIC.COM BEARSKIN GRAPHIC NOVEL adapted by Gareth Hinds An adaptation of the Brothers Grim fairy tale ³Bearskin.² A discharged soldier, homeless and destitute, agrees to a deal with the Devil. For seven years he will wear the pelt of a bear and neither bate, shave, cut his hair or nails, nor sleep in a bed. If he dies in this seven years he will lose his soul. But, if he survives, he will be the wealthiest man in the world. b&w, 80pg $5.95 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS HEY, MISTER #3 by Pete Sickman-Garner Details magazine calls Hey Mister "America's funniest comic book." Find out why in the latest issue of Pete Sickman-Garner's ongoing series from Top Shelf Productions. With a snazzy new format and the page count boosted up to 32, how can you go wrong? Now you'll have even more milk spurting out your nose! Catch the buzz on Hey, Mister. 6x9, 32pg, b&w $2.95 CLOCK! #4 by Paul Sharar The exciting conclusion! Several twisted vignettes accompany the bizarre conclusion to "50s," the story chronicling the dysfunctional life of an adulterous bowling team. Don't miss Sharar's Top Shelf debut. See for yourself why Paul Sharar's world-class cartooning and dark humor have made him one of the brightest new talents in the world of alternative comics. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 TOPPS COMICS XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS: THE ORIGINAL OLYMPICS #3 T & M. Bierbaum, Lim, & Montano Giant ogres! Minotaurs! Goddesses! Mud wrestling! Guest starring Hercules! Much to the dismay of the arrogant Samson, Gabrielle¹s women Olympics have proved to be more popular than the men¹s events, and soon they get a suspicious new competitor ‹ ³Samantha². Will the secret of Samantha be exposed? And what surprise does Hercules have in store for Samson? Cover by Terese Nielson. REG.‹FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 PHOTO EDITION‹ FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 STAR WARS GALAXY COLLECTOR #3 The weather¹s heating up and so is Star Wars Galaxy Collector as we all speed towards the first prequel movie! Decipher¹s Star Wars CCG continues to expand, and its creators Rollie Tesh and Tom Braunlich explain it all. Plus, an illuminating article on lightsaber toys and collectibles produced over the year, a heads-up report on Riddell¹s new Star Wars helmets, why customizing Star Wars action figures has become a favorite fan past time, and the regular features including ³Around the Galaxy,² ³Galactic Bazaar² (featuring prequel product reviews), contests, and more. Comes with a giant pull-out poster. Also available in a deluxe polybagged edition with a promotional trading card with all-new images from the first prequel movie. DLX.‹Magazine $4.95 REG.‹Magazine $3.95 OFFICIAL XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS MAGAZINE #4 ³The Hong Kong Connection²‹see how the Renaissance creative staff has adapted Hong Kong action into every episode, plus interviews with stunt coordinators, stunt artists, and film editors. Also, an interview with Danielle Cormack; find out ³The Secrets of Argo² in a conversation with his horse trainers; ³In Search of Historic Xenas² asks who was Joan of Arc and looks at the Amazons; the supernatural mysteries of Stonehenge; a sneak peek into an upcoming Xena trading card series; and a third season episode guide. Comes with a bonus giant gatefold poster, and an all- new comic adventure by Roy Thomas and Rick Magyar. Available in two photo covers. COVER A‹Magazine $4.95 COVER B‹Magazine $4.95 TV COMICS/DESTINATION ENTERTAINMENT MUNSTERS CLASSICS #0 adapted by Henderson, Fogletto, & Maurizio The first-ever comics adaptation of a Munsters TV episode! In ³The Fregosi Emerald² (1966), relive what happens to one unlucky family when bad luck crosses their path...The Munsters! What will happen to Herman, Grandpa, and Lily when the cursed ring shows up? Tune in and find out. Also contains an all-new interview with Butch Patrick (Little Eddie). b&w, 32pg $2.95 Destination Entertainment THE BIG BOOK OF LETHARGIC LAD Collecting (pretty much) all of Lethargic Lad's comic book adventures in honor of Lethargic Lad¹s 10th anniversary. This book reprints the Lethargic Lad strips beginning with his first full-sized appearance in 1991's Lethargic Comics, Weakly #1, continuing through Lethargic Comics, and finishing off with 1996's three-issue Lethargic Lad mini-series. This monstrous collection also contains a look at the original 1988 Lethargic Comics, Weakly Mini-Comic, and a who's-who guide to Lethargic Lad's most important supporting cast. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #5 (May98) SC, 152pg, b&w $15.95 UNDERHANDED COMICS CAPTAIN DINGLEBERRY #1 by Harper Jaten & Rick Remender Ah the smell of sweet justice! Caution evil-doers, Captain Dingleberry is here! Tasty art, a great adventure/comedy story, and unbelievable characters ‹ what else could you want. So drop your latest issue of ³Blood Blade Claw Force² (or whatever), and come try a happenin¹ heroic treat. Painted cover on wrap-around cardstock. b&w, 24pg $2.95 VANGUARD COMICS TALES FROM THE EDGE SPECIAL NIGHTSTAND CHILLERS BENEFIT EDITION by Pat Boyette If you¹ve ever read the magazines Creepy, Eerie, and Vampirella, you¹ve spent time in the dark macabre world of Pat Boyette. This prolific Silver Age creator has also contributed to House of Mystery, Ghost Manor, Nightmare, Psycho magazine, Blackhawk, Flash Gordon, The Phantom, and many others. The darkest cauldron of Boyette¹s ³monsterpieces² have been assembled into Nightstand Chillers. Featuring ghouls, ghosts, goblins, an interview with Boyette, and an introduction from Alex Toth. Painted cover by Boyette. Proceeds to go to Pat Boyette¹s medical expenses. b&w, 68pg $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES FROM THE EDGE #1 The first issue of this unique anthology is available again. This issue features Barron Storey¹s first comics story, Wally Wood¹s last sci-fi story, and J. David Spurlock¹s first Space Cowboy story. Cover by Marshall Arisman. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ********* VEROTIK VAMPS & VIXENS: THE ART OF DAVE STEVENS From the artist who created the Rocketeer and helped revive ³Good Girl² art comes this all-new collection of some of his most compelling and sensual images to date. Many of these are printed here for the first time ever! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS $24.95 SATANIKA BUST SCULPTURE Sculpted by Susumu Sugita, this cold-cast porcelain Satanika sculpture comes fully painted on a pentagram-shaped base. MATURE AUDIENCE Bust $44.95 AKUMA SHE TP by Glenn Danzig & Duke Mighten All three chapters of the Akuma-She sage, first presented in Verotik Illustrated, have been gathered in this collection along with a new painted cover by Martin Emond, and a pin-up gallery from artists including Coop, Jamie Hewlett, Jason Pearson, Martin Emond, Jason Blood, and Shelby Robertson. Painted cover by Martin Emond. MATURE READERS SC, FC $8.95 DALKIEL: THE PROPHECY T-SHIRT The front of this 100% black cotton t-shirt features a close-up of Dalkiel¹s face from the painted cover of Dalkiel: The Prophecy by Simon Bisley. The back of the shirt reads ³Hell is the Bomb.² M-XL $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VEROTIK ROGUES GALLERY OF VILLAINS The villains of Verotik as depicted by some of the best artists around. Illustrations in this all pin-up collection by the likes of Simon Bisley, Duke Mighten, Liam Sharp, Jae Lee, Alex Horley, Arthur Suydam, Martin Emond, and others. A testament to the continuing legacy of Verotik villains! Painted cover by Simon Bisley. MATURE READERS FC $3.95 O/A IGRAT ILLUSTRATIONS Various artists‹including Liam Sharp, Martin Emond, Jason Pearson, Duke Mighten, Adam Pollina, Wing*Bird, and many more‹do their renditions of Hell¹s Assassin, the one and only Igrat. Cover by Joe Chiodo. MATURE READERS FC $3.95 *********** VISION COMICS TALL TAILS #2 FIRE QUEST: Part 1‹The chase is on! Ravenwood and the crew race through Lifdell with their young witness, trying to escape the Royal Guard which seem unusually interested in him. Meanwhile, a Troll caravan winds its way through the forest and into an ambush orchestrated by the sorcerer Molock and the Rats of Kalizar. Ravenwood¹s people aren¹t the only ones searching for the Great Seal, and Trolls and Rats have a better idea of where it might be. b&w, 32pg $2.95 HARDCORE #2 by Bob Tanks This book takes place in the streets ‹ where justice flows from the barrel of a gun, and the only peace for many comes from a needle or crack vial. The police are closing in on the vigilantes, while betrayal lurks around the corner. This ultra-violent title features digital shading. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #3 (Mar98) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 EXCTINCTIONERS FOIL STAMPED LTD ED #1 by Shauntae Howard & Malcolm Earle A tale of paranormals battling oppression, risking all in the hope of a better tomorrow! Katherine Fela was an ordinary savage girl until alien forces destroyed her country¹s pace colony and attacked her mother world. Her life is saved by the Solar Foxes, a group of vulpine hybrids, sole survivors of the space colony. Now they struggle against a horrific enemy bent upon conquest and slaughter. b&w, 32pg $3.95 TALL TAILS #1 VARIANT COVERS EARTH SHAKING‹Meet Ravenwood, Pandora, Klea, Silvermain, Gabriel, and Raulph, six friends and warriors in search of the Great Seal of Iberion, stolen from their benefactor. After they raid a thieves¹ den, they come across a mysterious boy who is the sole witness to the theft of the Seal. Taking the child with him, the go to meet Ravenwood¹s cousin Cromwell, General of the Royal Army of Lidfell. He¹s on a search for his own‹for the missing heir apparent of Lidfell. Soon, he learn he won¹t have to travel far... Available in two variant covers. ANIME BLAST COVER‹b&w, 32pg $2.95 SPELL WARRIOR COVER‹b&w, 32pg $2.95 WHISPER OF WINGS by Paul Kidd A moving epic fantasy of power and love, betrayal and sorrow from TSR author Paul Kidd. This edition also includes 20 lavishly illustrated interior plates by artist Terrie Smith. (1-887038-04-3) SC, 900pg $7.99 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS MAISON IKKOKU PART EIGHT #1 by Rumiko Takahashi As the time comes for Kyoko's annual visit to her husband's grave, her suitors Godai and Mitaka reflect on their own hopes for the coming year. But Godai's job at the night club is beginning to interfere with his love life (or lack thereof), and Mitaka's jilted fiance Asuna has decided to take up a new sportŠThe beloved romantic comedy continues! b&w, 40pg (1 of 8) $3.25 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK THREE #1 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Deep within NERV headquarters, the colossal remains of the Fourth Angel are dissected, yet the mysteries surrounding the inhuman entities still grow. Evangelion pilot Shinji has another mystery on his mind, his fellow pilot Rei Ayanami, the girl known as the First Child. Who is sheŠand does Shinji's father care more about her than his own son? Also available in a Special Collector's Edition, printed from right to left as in Japan! REG‹b&w, 32 pages (1 of 6) $2.95 COLL ED.‹b&w, 32 pages (1 of 6) $2.95 BLACK JACK GRAPHIC NOVEL by Osamu Tezuka "E.R." eat your heart out! Two-fisted tales of medical drama from the pen of Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Adolf). There are some people conventional medicine cannot help. Victims of chance, conspiracy, and nature‹bloody accidents, ectopic pregnancies, psychosomatic deformities ‹they have been abandoned by ordinary doctors. But for Black Jack, a brilliant, scarred, unlicensed surgeon, no case is too bizarre and no operation too risky. This collection contains Where's the Doctor?, the very first Black Jack story; The Teratogenous Cystoma, showing the origin of Black Jack's "assistant"; The Encounter, showing Black Jack's lost love; and much more! SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 STEAM DETECTIVES GRAPHIC NOVEL by Kia Asamiya In a past that never was, in the Age of Steam, masked dandies, dastardly supervillains, and sentient machines stalk the streets of Steam City by night. Are the wits and reflexes of wünderkind detective Narutaki, pretty nurse Ling Ling, and their robot Goriki enough to thwart evil and unravel the mysteries of this strange world? Prepare for cliffhanging anime-style action as the trio face their toughest cases: the Phantom Knight, the Machine Baron, the diabolical Dr. Guilty, and more! The new series from the creator of Silent Möbius! SC, 200pg, b&w $15.95 THE LEGEND OF KAMUI PERFECT COLLECTION VOL. 1 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Sanpei Shirato After working his way up from the oppressed peasant class, the ninja Kamui must struggle to free himself from the iron fist of his own clan. Shipwrecked on an island, he meets another apostate ninja, a woman named Sugaro, who like himself is being huntedŠand who, like himself, must question if she can trust anyone ever again. "Far more than a simplistic class struggle, (Kamui) touches on problematic concepts of individual alienation and the near impossiblity of personal liberation," writes manga scholar Frederick Schodt. The long-out-of-print, classic series in the tradition of Lone Wolf and Cub! SC, 264pg, b&w $16.95 PULP VOLUME 2 #9 128 pages of sexy, hard-hitting manga for grownups! In the new installment of Hideo Yamamoto's Voyeur, the mysterious Voyeur encourages his protége Ko to plant a bug on the girl he loves; in Buronson and Ryoichi Ikegami's Strain, Mayo and Angel come to blowsŠ and kissesŠ as the sadomasochistic, seemingly unstoppable cop gains the upper hand; in Naoki Yamamoto's Dance Till Tomorrow, Suekichi's stress-induced bald spot grows when the theatre troupe announces their new play; in Akimi Yoshida's Banana Fish, Eiji tries to persuade his new friend Ash to talk to the police before it's too late; and in Taiyo Matsumoto's Black and White, the personal life of yakuza Kimura is revealed and a new duo of street urchins is introduced. Plus, Masahiko Kikuni's sick-and-twisted Heartbroken Angels, artist profiles, music reviews, j-pop culture, and more! MATURE READERS b&w, 128pg $5.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 6 #8 Summer Fun Special! An interview with Neon Genesis Evangelion character designer and manga artist Yoshiyuki Sadamoto, a full-length installment of Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga, coverage of the summer '98 convention circuit, and more surprises! Plus news, reviews, voice actor interviews, exclusive columns and more. Remember, If It¹s Anime in America, It¹s Gotta be ANIMERICA! Magazine, 80pg, PC $4.95 MANGA VIZION VOLUME 4 #8 Shocking final issue! In Striker, Hitler's backŠ and Manga Vizion's got him! Resurrected with the use of the Holy Grail, the infamous Nazi leader is now invulnerable and omnipotent. Can Striker agent Yu Ominae destroy him in a last-ditch attack, or will he be forced to discover what Adolf Hitler will do with the powers of a God? Then, in Osamu Tezuka's Black Jack, Black Jack teaches a callous veteran doctor a lesson about the; and in Steam Detectives, boy detective Narutaki confronts the Phantom KnightŠand learns a secret of his past. Plus columns, prizes, and a special letters page looking back on four years of Manga Vizion and looking forward to Viz's upcoming plans! Magazine, 80pg, b&w $4.95 DRAGONBALL #6 by Akira Toriyama Oolong, Goku and Bulma set out on their quest to Frypan Mountain in search of the sixth Dragon Ball, said to be in the possession of the fearsome Ox King. Will the Ox King be a match for the pig, the monkey-boy, and a girl wearing a bunny suit? The most popular manga in the world! b&w, 32pg (6 of 12) $2.95 DRAGONBALL Z #6 by Akira Toriyama Goku and Raditz are dead, and the survivors know they'll be next unless they stop the forthcoming Saiyan invasion of Earth! With only a year to prepare for the alien attack, Piccolo whisks Goku's son Gohan away to a desolate wilderness, there to train him to fight like his fatherŠor much, much stronger! Meanwhile, Goku arrives at the gates of Hell with an unusual request. b&w, 32pg (6 of 9) $2.95 INU-YASHA: A FEUDAL FAIRY TALE PART TWO #2 by Rumiko Takahashi While Kagome and fox-spirit Shippo battle the Lightning Brothers, it's Inu-Yasha to the rescue of his human and canine friends! Published in English almost simultaneously with its release in Japan. b&w, 32pg (2 of 9) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 PART SEVEN #7 by Rumiko Takahashi Place your bets now! The Tendo dojo trembles at the arrival of the Gambling King, a card shark with a familiar face who's come to collect an old debt. Plus, Ranma goes all out in girl-form to win a magic wish from Kuno! Ranma 1/2: Yin and Yang Was Never So Much Fun! b&w, 32pg (7 of 14) $2.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART FIVE #3 by Hitoshi Okuda The galaxy's balance of power is at stake in the struggle for the spaceship-building Great Trees of the royal house of Jurai. When the conspirators awaken the great scientist Yume from her hibernation, will she prove to be the mastermind they need, or will she only add fuel to the fires of galactic war? Science fiction adventure starring all your favorite characters from Pioneer's hit comedy anime series! b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 VIZ-IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 10 #8 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! Magazine MSRP $0.00 STARS OF THE MONTH LOVE SONG TP by Keiko Nishi Beautiful, experimental shôjo stories from one of Japan's top female artists! In four minimalist tales of love, hate and irony, a woman takes out her frustrations on her boyfriend, a high school misfit develops psychic powers, and a factory girl on a space colony longs for a better life on Earth. (STAR7206) SC, 208pg, b&w $15.95 LYCANTHROPE LEO TP by Kengo Kaji & Kenji Okamura Leo Takizawa is the star of his high school track team ‹ he even breaks Carl Lewis¹ record at 17. Unfortunately, Leo soon learns that he is not human, but a lycanthrope! (STAR6929) SC, b&w $17.95 RIOT ACT TPS by Satoshi Shiki The wild west meets the end of the world in this mystical action series! Brash young outlaw Billy the Kid¹s attempt to get hold of Riot, an ancient, sacred text said to contain the magical key to untold treasures ends with his being mortally wounded by Riot¹s beautiful guardian, Axel. But then the book itself offers to spare Billy¹s life, in return, Billy must become Axel¹s‹and the book¹s‹bodyguard! SC, b&w VOL. 1 (STAR2906)‹SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2 (STAR6238)‹SC, b&w $15.95 ********* WARP GRAPHICS ELFQUEST #27 More of Elfquest¹s 20th anniversary celebration! A wounded Wolfrider and a wolf cub are in the hands of Lehigren, a human bounty hunter who offers to trade them to Chief Ember for the tribe¹s healer in ³Wild Hunt² by Joellyn Auklandus and Lorraine Reyes. WaveCatcher discovers he¹s not alone in the wilderness of Forevergreen in ³WaveDancers² by Vickie Murphy and Craig Taillefer (watch for the return of a high-flying and very suspicious character). Plus, ³Wolfrider² by Christy Marx and Wendy Pini includes the death of Bearclaw¹s wolf friend, the first appearance of the mysterious Blackfell, Skywise¹s birth and the split between Bearclaw and Joyleaf? b&w, 64pg $4.95 ELFQUEST: CENSORSHIP IS NOT THE WAY CBDLF T-SHIRT ³Freedom of Expression IS ŒThe Way.¹² So says Cutter, chief of the Wolfriders, on this 100% white t-shirt as he slashes his word through Censorship. Warp Graphics joins a proud tradition of defending Freedom of Expression, and supporting the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, just in time for Comic Con International. Let the blue noses who would stifle responsible creative expression know what¹s what! M-XXL $17.99 STAR OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST BOOK 7: THE CRY FROM BEYOND by Richard & Wendy Pini Fantasy and adventure collide in Richard and Wendy Pini¹s 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. (STAR0097) HC, 8x11 $19.95 ********* WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD X-MEN SPECIAL Wizard¹s 30th anniversary X-Men special is available again a bargain price, just in time for their 35th anniversary. Bone up on X-Men lore with reviews of key characters, key events, the animated show, and key creators including Chris Claremont, Louise Simonson, John Byrne, the other artists including Neal Adams, Rob Liefield, and Jim Lee. and much more. Plus, an X-Men trivia challenge, an explanation of their appeal, interviews, the genetic facts behind mutations, and much more. Magazine, FC MSRP: $4.95 ******** XXXENOPHILE THE XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 5 by Phil Foglio & Various (1-889061-10-7) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 72pg, b&w (Note Price) $10.95 ZEN COMICS ZEN: THE NEW ADVENTURES #3 by Steve Stern & Joel Orbeta Zen teams up with John Lone of the ultra-secret Department 22 to do battle with the demonic entities intent on killing Jeremy's psychic aunt. Meanwhile, Harp and K'dar of the Underground Kingdom have their first success with the "Almost Humans," and initiate their plan to infiltrate the top levels of government. Lone shares his knowledge of Conspiracy X with Zen, while in Russia, KGB agent Valentina Borodin accepts a fateful assignment. Plus, Part Two of "Mecha-Love," starring Shygirl! RES. from Previews Vol. VII #11 (Nov97) b&w, 28pg $2.95 ZERMAYO STUDIOS PLANET RACERS BOOK TWO: OFF-SEASON by Jim Lawson & Peter Laird This volume continues the story of open-class motorcycle racers Godman Falcon and Methania Fitts in the United Systems Planet Race Series. After putting their privateer team into third place in the Planet Racing Series of 2999, Godman Falcon and Methania Fitts have to get ready for the big one ‹ the Tri-Millenial race series. But getting it all together in the off-season is easier said than done. On top of scrambling to put together a viable race bike for the upcoming race season, Godman and Methania have to contend with tribal prejudices, family crises, and a vengeful female assassin... not to mention pteka bugs! SC, 142pg, b&w $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN PLANET RACERS BOOK ONE: LIFE CYCLE by Jim Lawson & Peter Laird ³Life Cycle² follows the exploits of open-class motorcycle racers Godman Falcon and Methania Fitts in the Planet Race Series of 2999. Spanning multiple worlds and incredible race courses, Planet Racers features pulse-pounding two-wheeled race action, corporate intrigue, and tons of bizarre alien lifeforms. It¹s 276 all-new pages of graphic excitement from Jim (Dino Island, TMNT) Lawson and Peter Laird, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! SC, 300pg, b&w $14.95 ******* MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #63 Can you solve the mystery of the "Primrose" Superman trading cards? Comic Book Marketplace #63 celebrates Superman's 60th with a special issue including some incredibly rare Superman art, the most collectible Superman premiums and a unique look at the Man of Steel, exclusively in the magazine for advanced collectors... CBM! __ CBM #63 B&W with Color Gallery $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC BOOK ARTIST #2 From the creators of Jack Kirby Collector. This issue ‹ Marvel Comics: The Second Wave (1970-77)! This colossal issue features interviews and features on Stan Lee, Gil Kane, Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, Neal Adams, Jack Kirby, Gene Colan, John Byrne, Bill Everett, and other artists, writers, and editors who made those mid-'70s Marvel comics so special. Plus, contributing editor Roy Thomas again resurrects his legendary fanzine Alter Ego for a 16-page section sure to please Golden and Silver Age fans alike. All this and page after page of rare and unpublished art, including published pages before they were inked, unused pages, and more! (TwoMorrows) Magazine, 68pg $5.95 COMIC BOOK PROFILES #4 This month: an in-depth interview with John Romita Sr where he discusses his early work at Marvel, his stint doing romance comics at DC, his return to Marvel in the mid-60's, and his stint as Marvel's executive art director. Alongside are interviews from family, friends, and associates including his wife, Virginia; his son (current Spider-Man and Thor artist), John, Jr.; and a couple of surprise interviews. And, as usual, Fred Hembeck will be on hand to provide his ³Final Thoughts!² (As You Like It) Magazine, 40pg $2.50 COMIC RELIEF #108 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 #582-585 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 #582 contains CSN's Charts; #583 contains the September Checklist; and #584 contains September¹s Hot Picks! CSN is printed on 100% recycled newsprint. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC SRP: PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1292-1295 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 #97 Europe¹s #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 #149 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 O¹Donnell, Krazy Kat by George Herriman, Tarzan by Russ Manning, and The Phantom by Lee Falk! (Manuscript Press) b&w, 64pg $5.95 ******* Look for Busted: The Newsletter of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in the Comics section! ******* COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS AND TOY REVIEW #71 This month, only Alfred knows what surprises lay in store for you Bat-toy aficionados in the Big, Bad Bat-Review. Plus more of your favorite stuff including ³Cool Giveaways,² ³What¹s Your [Beanie] Bag?,² ³This Space for Rant,² ³Altered States,² ³Toy Tracker,² ³Samurai Safari,² ³Action Review,² and the Action Figure Price Guide. (Action Figure News and Toy Review) Magazine, 64pg, FC $5.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 1998 Who's the man behind Superman? Super Animation Directors are profiled in the September issue of Animation Magazine! Features this month include "The Score on Animation Music," Voice Talent and the annual Fall TV Preview. There will be a special report on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, and a global view tour of animation in India. The cover feature is War Planets, a new 3D series by Mainframe Entertainment based on the Trendmasters space toy series. (Animation Magazine) Magazine, PC $4.95 BEANIE WORLD #7 Mary Beth¹s Beanie World is 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, Ty¹s 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 BEANS SEPTEMBER 1998 VOL. I #3 A comprehensive collector¹s guide to all major manufacturers of beanbag toys including Ty, Disney, Warner Bros., Harley Davidson, and more! Pricing for over 500 beanbags per month! Only in Beans do you get: pricing on all beanbag variations and for every generation of hang tag; birth, release, and retirement dates; historical price trends for retired pieces; and a show calendar. Plus there are fun and informative monthly features including monthly news in ³Beanie Bulletins,² ³Beanies We¹d Like to See,² ³CyberBeanies² with Internet coverage, ³Beanie Fashions and Accessories,² and much more! (Tuff Stuff) Magazine $4.99 BECKETT HOT TOYS AUGUST 1998 #4 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, Beckett¹s 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 (Note Price) $4.99 COLLECT! OCTOBER 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! #8 Mystery Science Theater takes over this issue with exclusive interviews with the creators and shakers of this hilarious show! And don¹t miss the final coverage of Toy Fair 98 ‹along with film reviews and information about what¹s going on in movies, comics, books and other media. Plus, the monthly installments of the Star Wars mini-zine Tractor Beam; ³War Machine,² ³Brad Parker¹s Playthings,² and the go figure! toy show. (Go Figure! Publications) Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.95 TOMART¹S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #56 This month¹s features advance information from fall pre Toy Fair events, news from the new Star Wars trilogy, and new independent announcements for Spring 1999, plus the regular features including the ³Top 20 Selling Action Figures,² ³Action News Briefs,² ³Star Wars Update² and more. (Tomart) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART¹S DISNEYANA UPDATE #26 The twenty-sixth chapter in the history of Disney Merchandising featuring Disney Trading Cards from 1960-1985 and snow globes and Back to School tablets from the 30¹s, 40s, and 50s featuring great art from Mickey Mouse Magazine and Walt Disney Comics and Stories! 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. Bimonthly. (Tomart) Magazine $6.00 TOY SHOP #183-185 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! You¹ll 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. WHITE¹S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FIGURES SEPTEMBER 1998 White¹s Guide is one of the most comprehensive magazines using its 280 plus pages to cover more than two dozen figural collectible hobbies. Monthly features include price guide and columns on Action Figures, Star Trek, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Die Cast, Starting Lineups, NASCAR, Bobbing Heads, Sport Figurines, Coca Cola, Hallmark, Disney, Bears, Beanie Babies, Fashion Dolls, and Fine Figurines. Choose from three covers every month ‹ the comics cover (Spawn to Star Wars), the sports cover (featuring a celebrity athlete), and the general interest (Beanies to Barbies) (Collecting Concepts) COMICS COVER‹Magazine $4.95 SPORTS COVER‹Magazine $4.95 GENERAL COVER‹Magazine $4.95 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #252 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 world¹s finest resource for AD&D® players. (TSR) (CAUT:4) Magazine $4.95 DUELIST #31 This issue looks at the next expansion of Magic: The Gathering, Urza¹s Saga! Plus, find out the latest on Legend of the 5 Rings, Doomtown by designer Wolfgang Baur, the gaming industry, electronic games, and great deck building tips. 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. (WOTC) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 EGM2 OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 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 SHADIS #51 It just keeps getting better! This issue features the beginning of something every gamer will love, Tales of Gyaphj. We can¹t say what it is, but we can say that it will change the way you game! All that, plus independent companies, small press games, and much more! (Alderac Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.95 WHITE DWARF #221 In this issue: players get the rules for using Ork Wartrak and Wartruks in their Warhammer 40K armies; how to paint Space Marines with the new Citadel paints; Warhammer Arena of Death; ³A Tale of Four Gamers² part four; part three of Nigel Stillman¹s Bretonnian article; Blood Bowl fantasy football returns; and much, much more! (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Magazine $4.99 TRADING CARD MAGAZINES BECKETT BASEBALL CARD MONTHLY #162 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 ³Readers Write,² a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby¹s most reliable and relied-upon price guides for baseball cards. (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) Magazine (Note Price) $3.99 BECKETT BASKETBALL CARD MONTHLY #98 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 today¹s 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 (Note Price) $3.99 BECKETT FOOTBALL CARD MONTHLY #102 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 (Note Price) $3.99 BECKETT HOCKEY CARD MONTHLY #95 The ³hottest magazine on ice² 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 (Note Price) $3.99 BECKETT RACING & MOTORSPORTS MARKETPLACE #49 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 (Note Price) $3.99 BECKETT SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS OCTOBER 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 (Note Price) $3.99 TUFF STUFF OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 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.) Bimonthly. Magazine, 48pg, FC $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES AIRBRUSH ACTION JULY/AUGUST 1998 A power-packed issue that celebrates raw energy in the form of muscle cars and motorcycles! See how an airbrush can make even a standing car look like it¹s flying 90 M.P.H. Also, a feature on the underground illustrator turned fine-art-fave Robert Williams. For the artist-in-training, there¹s a step by step from pin-up illustrator Punz Wolf. All this plus how-to¹s for both the expert and the beginner, and other features that make this one of the bibles for the airbrush industry. (SQP) Magazine $4.99 BABYLON 5 VOL. 2 #3 This month¹s issue features exclusive interviews and features written by behind-the-scenes staff for the new spin off ‹ The Babylon Project: Crusade! Plus, the first part of a new interview with Conceptual Consultant Harlan Ellison and a complete interview with Richard Biggs (Dr. Franklin).All this and more exclusive behind-the-scenes features, on-set-reports, and the regular column from creator J. Michael Straczynski about the Hugo award-winning science fiction series. Featuring a free exclusive B5 CCG card with every issue! (Titan Magazines) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 100pg $5.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 30 #5/6 This issue: Sci-fi fans won¹t want to miss this special double issue cover story devoted to TV¹s Outer Limits, the premier SF anthology series currently on Showtime and in syndication. Cinefantastique interviews creator Pen Densham, original creators Leslie Stevens and Joseph Stefano, producers, directors, designers, writers, and effects technicians, and then provides a Retrospect of the original 60s show and an episode guide to the first series. Plus, previews of Halloween 20 returning Jamie Lee Curtis to the series after 20 years; Christopher Lee in Talos: The Mummy, and John Carpenter¹s Vampyres and the monthly news and reviews from the world of horror, fantasy, and science fiction films. (Cinefantastique) Magazine $11.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 23 #3/4 The fourth annual recap of Star Trek: The Next Generation, one of science fiction¹s premier franchises includes the episode guide to the sixth season, and the story behind Deep Space Nine. (Cinefantastique) Magazine $10.95 ******* CINESCAPE #36 Cinescape is the bold magazine of science-fiction and action/adventure movies and television! This issue: an extensive Fall TV Preview featuring new shows like The Crow and Total Recall as well as returning favorites Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Xena, Hercules, and The X-Files with interviews with the producers, stars, and writers. Find out the hot news and rumors on big upcoming movies like Star Trek 9, Supernova, Batman 5, The Wild, Wild West, Soldier, Fahrenheit 451, Mighty Joe Young, and the first Star Wars Prequel. All this plus, exclusive interviews and the latest news on books, games, and video releases science fiction fans want to know about. Bimonthly. (M.V.P. Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 CULT TIMES #36 Now in a new larger format! Plan the month with the ³Cult Times Out of the Box² an indispensable listing guide to cult TV programs on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars and features on cult shows in the U.K. Take a light-hearted, yet informative, look at a classic series in the ³Instant Guide² and review the highlights of the previous month in ³Times Past.² (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pg $4.99 CULT TV SEPTEMBER 1998 Cult TV is dedicated to ³the cooler kind of couch potato.² From the ³Thwack!² and ³Pow!² of Batman to the nylon-clad shenanigans of James T. Kirk, Cult TV is your essential guide to the month¹s best Sci-Fi and nostalgia on TV. Cult TV will tell you what¹s 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 DR. WHO IN-VISION #80 ³Vengeance on Varos²: On Varos, the Doctor learns that video games are not always for fun. He becomes the next victim in a ³video nasty² designed to takle the miners¹ minds off their impoverished existences. Bimonthly. (Jeremy Bentham) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.50 DREAMWATCH #49 Whether your tastes lean towards Quantum Leap or Blake¹s 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 $5.99 EROTICA VISIONS SUBLIME #2 Hot on the spiked heels of the first issue comes this brand-new edition featuring the best in erotic art, from painting and illustration to sculpture and photography, by the most important erotic visionaries of today including Olivia, Justice Howard, Trevor Brown, Michael Manning, Niagara, Yasumasa Morimura, and many more! If you miss this issue, you¹ll hate yourself in the morning. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FANGORIA #177 This month: previews of Halloween: H20 starring original Halloween star Jamie Lee Curtis, L.L. Cool J., Michelle Williams (Dawson¹s Creek), James Gordon-Levitt (Third Rock from the Son); Strangeland featuring a new screen stalker, cyberfiend Captain Howdy, written by Twisted Sister front man Dee Snider and starring Snider and Robert Englund; Bride of Chucky starring Bard Douriff as the voice of Chucky and Jennifer Tilly as the voice of Tiffany, the new girl-doll terror; Virus; and Disturbing Behavior. Plus, a special report on ³America¹s Scariest Haunted Houses² from coast to coast, Neil Jordan¹s serial killer shocker In Dreams, and much more. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 FEMDOM #8 Wicked beautiful women want to come to your house and dominate you. Who knows what they¹ll make you do! Featuring full-color photos and beautiful women who won¹t let anyone tell them what to do! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & U.K. (Media International) (CAUT: 1 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine MSRP: $22.50 FEMME FATALES VOL. 7 #5 Meet the Bombshells of Buffy the Vampire Slayer ‹ Juliet Landau (Theodore Rex, Ed Wood) discusses her role as the vampy Drusilla; Alvson Hannigan (My Stepmother Is An Alien) speaks candidly about her casting as Buffy¹s best bud Willow; and Charisma Carpenter (Josh Kirby: Time Warrior) elaborates on her dressed-to-kill character Cordelia Chase. Also, Playboy model and actress (Lethal Woman, Indecent Behavior, Victim of Desire) Shannon Tweed saves her most candid ‹ and hilarious ‹ interview for FF. Sure, she¹s the Empress of the Erotic Thriller, but she¹s also a veteran of Prime Time (Falcon Crest, 1st and Ten) and an associate producer. All this, plus screenwriter/former sex kitten Lydia Cornell (Venus Conspiracy), and much more. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.99 FETISH TIMES #17-18 Want to take a walk on the wild side? Check out the wild fetish lifestyle ‹ for real! With features, news, reviews, and gossips celebrating sexual diversity at its wildest. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and U.K. (Media International) (CAUT: 1 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine MSRP: $18.00Ea. FILM REVIEW #96 All the best in movie news, reviews, and interviews with the latest info from around the world in ³Dispatches,² sneak previews of the new month¹s releases in ³Film Trailers,² and features on the greatest movie stars in ³Idol Chat.² Celebrities get to choose their five favorite films in ³Picture Paradise,² ³Call Sheet² recalls a classic movie with exclusive interviews, lively reviews of the latest movies, movie books, and soundtrack, plus masses of movie trivia, video competitions and more. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 84pg $6.75 FILM REVIEW SPECIAL #24 Leonardo DiCaprio is featured in this big full-color special which looks at the lives and careers of the biggest and brightest young stars in Hollywood. Packed with interviews and photographs of Hollywood¹s young finest. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.95 FILMFAX #68 More summer fun in a giant-sized issue featuring interviews with Bob Burns (Major Mars, Invasion of the Saucer Men), David Hedison (The Fly, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea), Jean Byron (Invisible Invaders), Anne Helm (The Magic Sword), Richard Eyer (Invisible Boy), and Gil Perkins (Teenage Monster). Plus, the life and times of George Nader (Robot Monster), the making of the silent and sound versions of the dinosaur classic The Lost World, Deke Heyward continues his autobiographical ³The Way It Happened,² historian David J. Skal on Bride of Frankenstein and Son of Frankenstein, and the usual book, video, laserdisc and CD reviews. (Filmfax) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 148pg (Note Price) $9.95 FORTEAN TIMES #114 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. It¹s wild, it¹s funny, it¹s open-minded yet skeptical, and it¹s true! (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 GIANT ROBOT #12 A funky goldmine of Asian and Asian-American culture, travel, and art. In this issue: Meet Chinese wu-shu champ and Hong Kong movie star, Jet Li! Grapple with sumo wrestlers in the Great White North! Return to Chinatown USA, home of greasy food, gambling, tourist traps, and punk rock! Plus: LA mixtape masters the Beat Junkies, thrift-shopping in Japan, welcome to the Jungle Cruise, Asian beer bust, and much more. (Giant Robot) Magazine, 88pg (Note Price) $3.95 LOCUS #451 The science-fiction and fantasy community¹s journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus) Magazine $4.95 MOVIE IDOLS #9 The sister title of Film Review. Featuring actor David Duchovny (Agent Mulder), star of forthcoming X-Files movie. Each edition focuses on a popular movie star, reviews all of their films and features a career profile. Every issue folds out into a massive 33" x 23" full color wall poster! Bimonthly. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 ORIENTAL CINEMA #15 Featuring horror, girls, anime, monsters, and a full-color centerfold! Plus, Jackie Chan, John Woo, Godzilla, and a detailed look at Chinese vampires. (Draculina) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, PC 56pg $4.95 NUTS #10 Are you ready to go...Nuts? This magazine is chock full of madcap hilarity in the best traditions of Mad and Cracked, with a definite nineties slant. Thrill to the adventures of Archix and Drughead! Check out truly tasteless analogies and comic strips that will make you think twice about the world we live in! Nuts will have you in stitches! Bimonthly. (Philp P. Salvatore & Associates, Inc.) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Quebec. Magazine, 52pg, PC $2.95 PENTHOUSE NOVEMBER 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 $5.99 PLAYBOY OCTOBER 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 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, PC $4.95 PLAYBOY PRESENTS OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 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 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.95 PLAYBOY PRIVATE COLLECTION #8 This new series focuses on a different theme with each issue. Quarterly. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (Warner) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.95 PREMIERE OCTOBER 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 ADDICT #52 Discover the world of Japanese animation & comics or learn more on your favorite titles. This issue will feature articles on Rorouni Kenshin (also known as Samurai X), the Borgman TV series, and the coverage of the Anime Expo convention. Plus, Anime World articles; reviews of the latest Anime videos, CDs, manga, live-action movies, and model kits to help you choose what to buy; and the latest news to know what¹s really going on in Japanese animation and manga! Now 68 pages with an 8-page color section! (Protoculture) Magazine, 68pg, PC $4.95 REALMS OF FANTASY VOL. 5 #1 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 (Note Price) $3.99 SCAN #4 Complete coverage of the indy movie making scene. This issue features ³Addicted to Murder, Part 2: Creaturealm² and more invaluable information for those wishing to make their own B-movie! (Draculina) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 SCARLET STREET #30 The Magazine of Mystery and Horror continues its coverage of classic film noir from the mean streets of the big city to the lush jungle with an examination of Nightmare Alley and The Son of Tarzan, along with an exclusive interview with star Colleen (The Leech Woman) Gray. Plus, horror icon Clive Barker, classic film noir music, Sherlock Holmes on radio, and the latest laser, CD, and book reviews. All this and Forry Ackerman's ³Crimson Chronicles² too! (Scarlet Street) Magazine, 76pg $6.95 SCARY MONSTERS 1998 SUMMER SPECIAL The ³Beast² Issue ever explores the past and future in King Kong vs. Godzilla ‹ the epic that might have been...and may still be? Also, ³Snapshot Memories of Harryhausen Magic²; interviews with Paula Raymond and master illusionist Tom Savini: ³Monster Memories² of Forry Ackerman, Lon Chaney, Jr., and Castle of Frankenstein; The Beast with Five Fingers; and much, much more! (Dennis Druktenis) Magazine $6.00 SCI-FI ENTERTAINMENT VOLUME 5 #5 This issue features coverage of Soldier starring Kurt Russell, Blade starring Wesley Snipes, a farewell salute to Babylon 5, and a look at the big-screen adaptation of the classic TV show, My Favorite Martian! Plus: the monthly guide to cool sci-fi books, games, videos, and comics, and the latest Hollywood sci-fi gossip in their ³Future Shock² department. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine (Note Price) $3.99 SCI-FI TEEN NOVEMBER 1998 #3 This issue: H20: Halloween ‹ Michael Myers returns for the 20th anniversary sequel to Halloween, and this time Jamie Lee Curtis is back as well. The popular young cast including Joseph Gordon-Levitt (Third Rock from the Sun) and Josh Hartnett discuss their roles in this follow up. The deadly doll Chucky returns in Bride of Chucky, along with his true love Tiffany! Stars Katherine Heigl (Under Seige 2), James Stable, and Brad Dourif (Chucky¹s voice) talk about their roles. Plus the sequel I Still Know What You Did Last Summer returns with Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze, Jr. and newcomers Brandy and Mekhi Phifer; a preview Soldier starring Kurt Russell; reader opinions¹ in the ³Sci-Fi Teen Report Card,² and more. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SCREAM QUEENS ILLUSTRATED POSTERBOOK #9 It looks like a magazine, but it¹s really a poster! This Debbie Rochon issue features sexy, nude pictures in full-color and folds out into a full size 21² x 33² poster! NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. (Market Square) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG‹Magazine $4.95 SIGNED‹Magazine (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $19.95 SFX #42 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. It¹s big and fat, it¹s full-color, it¹s on nice glossy paper, and it¹s from Future Publishing, one of Britain¹s biggest special interest publishers. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine (Note Price) $7.60 SHIVERS #57 A Bumper issue featuring some of the classics of horror film and TV. On the 25th anniversary of The Exorcist, Shivers looks back at this classic shocker and tries to discover why, for many people, it¹s still the most frightening film of all time. Plus Shivers resurrects The Evil Dead and returns to Summerisle for pagan sacrifice in The Wicker Man. Plus, a look forward to the future of The X-Files as the sixth season arrives. All this plus, the latest collection of ghoulish news, reviews, interviews, and monthly column from the queen of horror Ingrid Pitt. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 56pg $6.99 SKIN TWO #27 The thick, colorful, gossipy, user-friendly magazine, almost like a book, 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) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine MSRP: $20.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER #19 The only authorized Star Trek: Voyager magazine wraps up the series¹ fourth season with these fan favorite episode synopses of all the remaining episodes with gatefold poster pin-up, and more! A fitting finale to four years of Voyager adventures. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #40 The force is strong in this issue as the young Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ewan McGregor, is interviewed. McGregor discusses Star Wars: Episode 1 and his role as the famous Jedi Master. Also includes the latest prequel news and photos, exciting merchandise in the supplemental catalog Jawa Trader, and much, much more! (Star Trek Fan Club) Magazine $4.50 STARBURST #241 Starburst celebrates five years of The X-Files and takes an in-depth look at The X-Files movies with interviews with its stars. Plus, more on the new season of Babylon 5 and all the regular news, reviews, and features from the world of science fiction entertainment from movies and TV to video, books, and interactive entertainment. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg $4.99 STARBURST SPECIAL #37 Everything you wanted to know about Star Trek within one issue with a celebration of all four incarnations of Trek featuring interviews with the stars, producers, and recurring actors. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 STARLOG #255 Starlog commemorates the 20th anniversary of fan favorite Battlestar Galactica with interviews from Richard Hatch (Apollo) and Herbert Jefferson, Jr. (Boomer), and more! Also, on the set of Soldier, Kurt Russell¹s new sci-fi adventure; interviews with Richard Dean Anderson of Stargate SG-1, Wesley Snipes of Blade, and William Marshall of Blacula; the Deep Space 9 villain you love to hate Marc Alaimo (Gul Dukat); Kevin Smith (Ares of Xena and Hercules); Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett); plus the monthly coverage of your favorite shows like Babylon 5, X-Files, and more. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 TV ZONE #106 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 VICTORIA #4 Here's a brand new magazine from the folks who gave you Goddess and Cruella. Lots of color and lots of photos of really beautiful tough girls! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. or UK. (Media International) (CAUT: 1 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine MSRP: $22.50 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #36 The world's longest-running Twin Peaks magazine continues it¹s in-depth coverage of Peaks and related topics, including new TV and film projects by the actors. Plus, the usual letters, news, and reviews along with an ³X-Files Extra² update on the new X-Files movie and the TV series. (Win- Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.50 XPOSÉ #26 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. This issue includes an investigation of the meanings of dreams and whether they can predict the future; a look at The X-Files episode ³Paper Hearts² with interviews with the major players; reviews of the new paranormal TV shows and films; the latest of Xposé¹s interviews with experts on the unexplained; and more. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $4.99 XPOSÉ FRENCH #8 Xposé , the monthly magazine concentrating on unusual occurrences and the paranormal as we approach the new millennium, is now published in a French edition! Each issue has features on the latest in the paranormal universe plus reviews of the latest paranormal movies, TV, books, and current news of the unexplained from across the world. Quel formidable! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $4.99 BOOKS SECTION ART STARS OF THE MONTH AIRSHOW by Philip Castle This 144-page volume explores the development of Philip Castle's imagery and highlights his fascination with aircraft, automobile styling, and glamorous movie stars. A great collection of streamlined airbrush work. (1-85028-045-2) (STAR3485) (Collins Brown) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x12, 144pg, FC $19.95 ALBUM COVER ALBUM FIVE by Roger Dean & Storm Thorgerson Another great collection of album cover art featuring 250 illustrations in a spectacular full color trade paperback. (1-85028-077-0) (STAR3486) (Collins Brown) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 11x11, 144pg, FC $19.95 AMAZON EMPIRE REGULAR EDITION Weaker sex? Wishful thinking! In this Gallery Girls Collection, the world¹s top illustrators create the world¹s deadliest females. Features work by Joe Jusko, Jackson Guice, Fauve, Dan Panosian, and many more! Also available in a deluxe edition including a signed and numbered print, limited to 1,500. (STAR2775) (SQP) SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ****************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A AMAZON EMPIRE DELUXE ED. The powerful Gallery Girls Collection, with a signed and numbered print, limited to 1,500. (SQP) SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $19.95 ****************************** ANIMAL FARM 50TH ANNIVERSARY ED. by George Orwell, illustrated by Ralph Steadman First time in Previews! Since it was first published five decades ago, George Orwell's fable of farm animals rising up against their masters‹only to have human tyranny replaced by animal tyranny‹has sold millions of copies in 70 languages worldwide. This special anniversary edition commemorates the first U.S. publication of the book, and enhances Orwell's words with more than 100 full-color and halftone illustrations by Ralph Steadman, making this version of Animal Farm truly "more equal than others." For added historical context, this edition also includes Orwell's proposed, but unpublished preface to the original edition, plus his preface to the 1947 Ukranian edition. (0-15-100217-7) (Harcourt Brace) (CAUT: 4) HC $26.00 THE BOOK OF END TIMES HC Thoughts And Images Inspired By The Approaching Millennium by John Clute What is this fascination humanity seems to have with the end of the millennium? The author of The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Science Fiction offers this lavishly illustrated, intimately detailed exploration of the literature and art dealing with the apocalypse and redemption that permeates today's culture. Drawing from the worlds of art and philosophy, poetry and popular culture, the author explores the ³eye of the storm² moment of history in which we live‹a time of unparalleled premonition and dread, of exaltation and suspense. (0-06-105033-4) (Harper Collins) HC $29.95 THE BOOK OF SEA MONSTERS TP Illustrated by Bob Eggleton, with text by Nigel Suckling Hugo Award-winning artist Bob Eggleton captures mythology's best-known sea creatures in this collection of his most vivid paintings, paired with the expertly researched text of Nigel Suckling. From the serpent of Norse lore's Midgard and the Biblical Leviathan to the Scandinavian kraken and Scotland's fabled Loch Ness Monster, this book blends imaginative fantasy with scientific fact to reveal some of the sea's deepest, darkest, and most beautiful secrets. (0-87951-860-X) (Overlook Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 128pg, FC $22.95 DIGITAL MOSAICS: THE AESTHETICS OF CYBERSPACE by Steven Holtzman This book presents the first exploration of the new digital media and the myriad art forms that are emerging from today's computer culture. With 86 black-&-white illustrations as proof, Holtzman examines the works of computer artists, composers, and designers to show what makes digital art stand apart from previous artistic endeavors, and the directions in which these new forms may take society in the future. (0-684-84612) (Simon & Schuster) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 224pg $13.00 FRED FIELDS: DAYDREAMS AND NIGHTMARES‹REVISED ED. by Fred Fields The man whose skill has redefined the fantasy pin-up presents an overview of how he rose from humble beginnings in Kentucky to become one of the world's premier fantasy artists. From heroic men to voluptuous women, this book‹loaded with 40 pages of glorious color‹is a must-have addition to any Fields fan's library! (Archangel) (4005) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 80pg, PC $20.00 STAR OF THE MONTH GARLANDS OF FANTASY The Art of Linda and Roger Garland text by Nigel Suckling The first collection of the fantasy art of Roger (best known for his Tolkien illustrations) and Linda (painter of the "Goddess" series) Garland. Approximately 100 color illustrations. (1-85028-344-3) (Collins & Brown) (STAR6472) TPB, 128pg, FC $19.95 ****************************** LARRY ELMORE: MYTHICAL LANDS‹REVISED ED. by Larry Elmore This collection offers insights into what makes one of the fantasy field's most respected artists tick. What has inspired his most popular piece? What makes certain works his favorites? How does he capture those special looks that bring his subjects to life? All of these questions are answered in this revised edition, along with a look at how Elmore rose from obscurity to celebrity. (Archangel) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 80pg, PC $20.00 LEATHER & LACE III The third volume in this popular Gallery Girls collection offers more beautiful women in the latest fetish fashions, as rendered by some of the best-known artists in comics, including Esteban Maroto, Fastner & Larson, Mitch Byrd, Mike Hoffman, and many others‹including a sizzling cover by Joe Chiodo. Available in a Regular Edition, and as a Limited-Edition which comes with a full-color print of the cover, signed & numbered by Chiodo! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG‹TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 LTD‹ TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH O/A LEATHER AND LACE II A Gallery Girl Book Who knew fashion could be so much fun? The tight constraints of tanned cowhide, the airy comfort of handmade lingerie. They all combine to create a dynamic all their own! And the girls wearing it aren't too shabby either! An international array of artists get kinky all over again for this second collection of nastywear! Also available in a deluxe edition which is signed and numbered and limited to 500. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG‹TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w (STAR7357) $9.95 LTD‹ TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w (O/A) $19.95 SAVAGE HEARTS: THE ART OF CLYDE CALDWELL Clyde Caldwell has been setting the pace of fantasy illustration for over 20 years. For the first time ever, we get to see the creation of a Caldwell painting‹from the roughs, sketches and designs that go into the planning of each piece to the final, fully-realized masterpiece! Also included are dozens of drawings from Caldwell¹s private collection, plus four full-color paintings and studies that further display his incredible talents. Also available in a deluxe edition which is signed and numbered and limited to 500. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS REG‹TPB, 8x11, 72pg, PC (STAR6700) $14.95 LTD‹TPB, 8x11, 72pg, PC (O/A) $24.95 ********************** SECOND EARTH The Pentateuch Re-Told Patrick Woodroffe graphically posits a derelict spacecraft holding an ideographic text relating to the life and death of a strangely familiar race. "High style that even Tolkien couldn't bring off," notes White Dwarf magazine. (1-85028-043-6) (STAR4923) TPB, 9x12, 144pg, FC $16.95 ****************************** THE SECRET LABORATORY JOURNALS OF DR. VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN TPB by Jeremy Kay Jeremy Kay gives a new perspective on Mary Shelley's classic tale with this diary which chronicles every step of the legendary doctor's fateful reanimation process‹including notes on his acquisition of a suitable corpse, the creation of his revolutionary lab, and the final, horrifying result of his experiments. "The author's line drawings of the ancestral castle, Victor's laboratories, and the Monster itself all resemble the best alternative comic book art," hails Kirkus Review, "and Kay delights in the details of Frankenstein's equipment." A chilling, atmospheric addition to the Frankenstein literary legacy. (0-87951-867-7) (Overlook Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $17.95 COMICS ART OF CHAOS: ART OF THE BROTHERS CRUMB EXHIBITION CATALOG This catalog captures the excitement and artistry of the Cartoon Art Museum's tribute to the works of renowned underground comix pioneer R. Crumb and his brothers (Maxon Crumb, and the late Charles Crumb), all of whom were immortalized in the documentary Crumb. Limited to 500 copies‹most of which were reserved for the show‹this catalog lets Crumb fans enjoy the exhibition to its fullest, even if they can't be there in person. (Wordplay) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x8, 14pg, b&w MSRP: $8.00 SPIDER-MAN: VENOM'S WRATH by Keith R.A. DeCandido & Jose R. Nieto When Venom's ex-wife and Daily Bugle Editor-in-Chief Joe Robertson are grabbed by radical terrorists, Spider-Man knows Venom won't take long to pick up the kidnappers' trail and execute them. Can Spidey save the hostages‹and the city‹before Venom's madness consumes them all? (0-425-16574-4) (Berkley) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BIRTH OF SPIDER-MAN COLLECTOR¹S EDITION In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Spider-Man‹and the 75th birthday of his co-creator, Stan Lee‹Marvel presents this limited edition collector¹s boxed set. Beneath an all-new hardcover facsimile reproduction of Amazing Fantasy #15 (the very first Spider-Man comic with a cover by John Romita, Sr.), and a collectible die-cut CD featuring a reading of the story by Stan Lee (as well as an interview with Lee) is a commemorative ring. If Spidey¹s your fave, you won¹t want to miss this special birthday surprise! Limited to 2,500 sets. (1-55709-335-0) (Applewood Books) (CAUT: 4) Boxed $100.00 O/A THE COMIC GUIDE Edited by Frank Plowright This comprehensive reference book provides a critical assessment of over 3,000 titles dating back to the 1930s and will be indispensable to collectors. From the earliest appearances of Superman, Spider-Man, and Batman to present day, the Guide covers it all. Also featured are characters and concepts such as Alien, Star Trek, Sandman, Swamp Thing, and the comics from the underground movement of the 1960s. (1-85410-4861) (London Bridge) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 448pg $24.95 ****************************** ZIPPY AND BEYOND: A PINHEAD'S PROGRESS Yow! A limited number of catalogs remain from the Cartoon Art Museum's retrospective of Bill Griffith, complete with his miniature epic, "The Centerspread Caper" on the inside covers. (Wordplay) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x8, 12pg, b&w MSRP: $8.00 COMIC STRIPS FIRED UP!: A GIL THORP COLLECTION TP by Jack Berrill Fired Up! is the latest and final collection by legendary Gil Thorp creator Jack Berrill. Celebrating 40 years of Gil Thorp memories, Fired Up! is Berrill's most comprehensive Thorp collection ever. Included are 11 classic stories, reprinted for the first time with all-time favorites Joe Sharky, Joey Webb, and Larry Cutter in the line-up. In addition, there are special sections focusing on: a highlighted history of the strip; an update of all-time team and individual records; "Whatever Happened toŠ?" updates on the whereabouts of characters since 1959; Hall of Fame selections for 1998; and, finally, All-Time 40th Anniversary All-Star Teams! This is the best Thorp ever, so get Fired Up! (0930099-12-5) (Take Five) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 344pg, $29.95 PENMEN TP by Gary Blehm First time in Previews! Meet Penman, a cartoon character of no words and few lines, but many dimensions: irreverent, whimsical, athletic, witty, elegant, hapless, thoughtful, adventurous, braveŠIt all depends on the mood and pen of cartoonist Gary Blehm, both of which get an entertaining workout in this volume. (0-15-6000-76-8) (Harcourt Brace) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 112pg, b&w $9.00 FETISH FUNNIES OFFERED AGAIN O/A DIVA BONDAGE NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 1 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 160pg, PC $59.95 O/A DIVA FETISH Italian import. Covers the black stocking, high heels photo shoots of the 50's and 60's, right up to the magazines of today. Lots of rare photos as well as comic strips, paintings, and illustrations. Contains an illustrated bibliography and filmography. Text in English, French, and Italian. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 1 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL TPB $59.95 ****************************** THE FINE FETISH ART OF STEEL Wild & unusual drawings, pastels, and paintings‹rendered in black-&-white and color‹highlight this hard-to-find German art book. (Fantaco) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 1 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL TPB, PC $39.95 GAMES RESIDENT EVIL #1: THE UMBRELLA CONSPIRACY by S.D. Perry One of the hottest video games ever created becomes a series of horrific adventures with this first frightening novel! There's been a string of ghastly murders in a remote mountain community, and the Special Tactics and Rescue Squad (STARS) is determined to find out what's behind it. But a sinister conspiracy out of the Umbrella Corporation's genetic research lab is determined to keep them from succeeding‹or surviving! (0-671-02439-6) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.50 RESIDENT EVIL #2: CALIBAN COVE by S.D. Perry Fresh from their first shocking encounter with the Umbrella Corporation, the surviving STARS try to warn the world of the company's conspiracy to create the most terrifying biological weapons mankind has ever known. (0-671-02440-X) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.50 HORROR/SCI-FI STUDIES DREAMS OUR STUFF IS MADE OF: HOW SCIENCE FICTION CONQUERED THE WORLD HC by Thomas M. Disch Science-fiction writer Disch‹who's written everything from columns for The Atlantic to the children's favorite The Brave Little Toaster‹delivers an insider's view of the genre, tracing the genre's growth from the works of Poe, Wells, and Verne to those which have made it a multi- million dollar entertainment industry. Reviewing how science fiction has touched every aspect of American culture, Disch criticizes the genre's darker side (such as the suicidal, UFO-believing Heaven's Gate cultists) but also shows how it has helped mankind adjust to a changing society where "the future is now!" NOTE: This item may be available through certain mass market retail outlets before it ships to Comic Book Specialty Retailers. (0-684-82405-1) (Simon & Schuster) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 320pg, b&w $23.00 WOMEN OF WONDER: THE CLASSIC YEARS Science Fiction by Women from the 1940s to the 1970s edited by Pamela Sargent First Time in Previews! One of the most popular SF anthologies ever published, the stories in this collection forever dispelled the notion that women didn't write "real" science fiction. Read the proof by twenty-one accomplished writers, including Leigh Brackett, Ursula K. LeGuin, C.L. Moore, Judith Merrill, and others, with an introduction and bibliography by Editor Pamela Sargent. (0-15-600031-8) (Harcourt Brace) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 448pg $15.00 WOMEN OF WONDER: THE CONTEMPORARY YEARS Science Fiction by Women from the 1970s to the 1990s edited by Pamela Sargent First Time in Previews! This companion volume to Women of Wonder: The Classic Years includes recent SF by Octavia E. Butler, Pat Cadigan, Angela Carter, Nancy Kress, Connie Willis, and others, with an introduction and bibliography by Editor Pamela Sargent. (0-15-600033-4) (Harcourt Brace) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 432pg $15.00 HOW-TO DRAW 50 ALIENS by Lee J. Ames & Ric Estrada The "Draw 50" art instruction series takes to the stars for this new volume that's designed to help young artists create their own personal E.T.s! UFOs, Nebula Nomads, Milky Way Marauders, and may more types of humorous, otherworldly creatures await to capture a kid's sense of wonder and help him master his or her drawing skills. (0-385-49145-X) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x12, 64pg, b&w $8.95 DRAWING CARTOONS by Mark Heath Pro cartoonist Mark Heath breaks down the fundamentals of drawing into step-by-step drawings that are easy to follow and fun to do. Once readers master the basics, Drawing Cartoons will help them put their characters into motion, expressing all the funny, maddening, crazy, arrogant, happy, and goofy things cartoon characters do. (0-89134-826-3) (North Light) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. TPB, 126pg, b&w $18.99 MOVIES ANIMATED CARTOONS: HOW THEY ARE MADE, THEIR ORIGINS, AND THEIR DEVELOPMENT by E.G. Lutz A reprint of a rare and wonderful classic on the art of animation which was used heavily as a primer by none other than Walt Disney! Filled with Lutz's trademark "shortcuts" to animation, Animated Cartoons contains tips on drawing anatomy and motion, and a thorough discussion of how animated cartoons are created. An outstanding reference that's required reading for any animation artist or fan. (1-55709-474-8) (Applewood) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. TPB, 5x8, 261pg, b&w $14.95 THE ANIMATION BOOK by Kit Laybourne The best-selling animation text, now revised & updated. With more than 54,000 copies sold since its 1979 debut, The Animation Book returns with information about the best-known classic techniques (pixilation, kinestasis, cel/line animation, etc.) alongside emerging forms such as digital and computer animation. From the fundamentals of motion to the best sources for animation supplies, this authoritative book continues to set the standard by which other animation books are measured. (0-517-52946-7) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 320pg, B&W $25.00 THE DARK SHADOWS MOVIE BOOK House of Dark Shadows and Night of Dark Shadows by Kathryn Leigh Scott Dark Shadows alumnas Kathryn Leigh Scott‹author of the best-selling My Scrapbook Memories of Dark Shadows and The Dark Shadows Companion‹gives a look into the making of the two feature films made from the Gothic TV series. In addition to the uncut scripts for both features, this book offers previously unpublished photos, the stars' recollections, trivia, credits, promotional material, and a foreword by another Dark Shadows veteran: Kate Jackson! (0-938817-48-5) (PGW) (CAUT: 1) TPB, 288pg, PC $21.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DIVA CINE*SEX*STAR This Italian import edition features a galaxy of sex stars of the 1950¹s, 1960¹s, and 1970¹s in glorious color. Covering actresses from Jayne Mansfield and Sybil Danning to Brigitte Bardot and Linda Lovelace‹and everyone in between‹this is a must-have for all star-watchers and those who appreciate the sexy screen starlets of yesterday. Oversize squarebound format. Italian import. (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the United Kingdom. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, FC $59.95 O/A EURO TRASH AD-MAT APOCALYPSE Rare, eye popping ad mats presented for your edification by John Martin. You'll swoon over pages of Fulci rarities, Spanish werewolves, spaghetti slashers, exorcists, aliens, cannibals, sexy women and much more! (Fantaco) (CAUT: 4) TPB $12.95 ****************************** STAR OF THE MONTH H.R. GIGER¹S FILM DESIGN This large, full color format volume features text and photos from each and every film and video project H.R. Giger has been involved with from his earliest efforts in 16mm film to his most recent design work on Alien3 and Species. Included are many never-before-published paintings and designs, as well as archival material from such Giger projects as The Tourist, Dune, Alien, the album cover art for Debbie Harry¹s ³Koo Koo,² and unused designs for Batman Forever and never-before-seen designs for Species. Text by H.R. Giger; introduction by Ridley Scott. (1- 883398-06-1) (STAR2898) (CAUT: 4) HC, 12x12, 132pg, FC $49.50 ****************************** I AM JACKIE CHAN HC by Jackie Chan w/Jeff Yang If you¹re a fan of action-adventure movies, then you no doubt love watching Jackie Chan risk his life to create sensational cinema. As one of the biggest stars to burst into American theaters, Jackie has put America¹s hottest action heroes to shame with his trademark brand of break-neck stuntwork and kinetic choreography. But who really is this boyishly handsome, lightning-fast Charlie Chaplin of martial arts moviemaking? In I Am Jackie Chan, Jackie tells the fascinating, harrowing, ulttimately triumphant story of his life from his childhood to his recent box-office successes around the world. (0-345-41503-5) (Ballantine Books) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. HC $24.95 RETURN OF THE WOLF MAN by Jeff Rovin The Universal Studios horror classic serves as the basis for this first in a series of novels that take you beyond the world's most frightening flicks! Caroline Cooke comes to the town of LaMirada to inherit a dark castle called the Tombs, only to be accompanied by strange tales, brutal murders, and the howl of a creature that recalls similar killings of 50 years past. Some say the creature howls for blood; others say he wails for release from his bestial form, and that only one person can give it to him. (0-425-16576-0) (Berkley) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $6.99 POP CULTURE POP CULTURE: 100 STORIES FROM PEPSI-COLA'S FIRST 100 YEARS by Legs McNeil "For those who think young," the editor of Punk, Spin, and Details serves up this exuberant, five- color coffee table book celebrating an American tradition. As one of the first corporations to market its product by aligning itself with popular culture, Pepsi-Cola has influenced the way people thought, spoke, dressed, and danced for decades. Learn how as‹in 100 stories with photos‹Pop Culture traces the bonds between Pepsi and the Beatles' first conquest of the U.S., the origins of Elvis Presley's All Shook Up, Penny Marshall's infamous " milk & Pepsi" combo on Laverne & Shirley, and a host of other cultural milestones. A must-have for the members of any Pepsi Generation! Introduction by Rolling Stone Founder and Editor Jann Wenner. (0-671-01187-1) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 208pg $24.95 TEAM RODENT: HOW DISNEY DEVOURS THE WORLD by Carl Hiaasen The Florida-based author behind Strip Tease and other offbeat, wildly acclaimed novels draws a bead on the world's biggest mouse in this unflinching examination of the Disney corporation. Through Hiassen's eyes, see how Disney is destroying the ecology and creating unhealthy physical and moral environments wherever it goes Š and how‹having conquered Florida, New York, Southern California, Tokyo, and France‹it plans to take over most of the rest of the world. (0-345-42280-5) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8 $12.50 STAR TREK STAR TREK: THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE BOOK FIVE: ONCE BURNED by Peter David The newest addition to the command ranks of the Star Trek Universe‹U.S.S. Excalibur's Captain Mackenzie Calhoun (from the "New Frontier" series)‹shares a tragic tale from his days as First Officer aboard the U.S.S. Grissom, where he took responsibility for a disaster which forced him to angrily resign from Starfleet‹or did it? (0-671-02078-1) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE CAPTAIN'S TABLE BOOK SIX: WHERE SEA MEETS SKY by Jerry Oltion Before James T. Kirk sat in the Enterprise's center seat, Captain Christopher Pike led the ship and her crew on a five-year mission to the stars. This installment from the "Captain's Table" series finds the Enterprise in a devastated star system where huge, space-faring life forms vital to the survival of one inhabited system wreak havoc with the humanoids in another. How can Pike preserve one civilization without destroying another? (0-671-02400-1) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: IMZADI II‹TRIANGLE HC by Peter David The eagerly awaited follow-up to one of the most successful and widely acclaimed novels in Star Trek publishing history will detail and examine a previously untold chapter from the annals of Star Trek: The Next Generation: the romance between Deanna Troi and Lieutenant Commander Worf. At first, both couldn't have seemed more different‹the empathic, sensitive counselor and the ferocious, honorable warrior. But a common need to care for Worf's troubled, motherless son, Alexander, triggers an unexpected courtshipŠ much to the dismay of Commander Riker. (0-671- 02532-5) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) HC, 352pg $23.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: IMZADI II‹TRIANGLE AUDIOCASSETTE by Peter David A three-hour adaptation of the novel, on two cassettes. (0-671-04328-5) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) Cassettes $18.00 STAR OF THE MONTH STAR TREK ENCYCLOPEDIA UPDATED AND EXPANDED HC by Michael Okuda, Denise Okuda, & Debbie Mirek Until the Federation's multitronic computer units become a reality, this hefty volume will bring Trekfans a reference to virtually every visual and textual note about the characters, aliens, ships, hardware, and more that have made Star Trek an eternal phenomenon for fans worldwide. More than 2,000 full-color photos complement over 5,000 entries spanning from "the final frontier" of Classic Trek to Voyager's Delta Quadrant, and beyond! (STAR7372) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 640pg, FC $50.00 ****************************** TREKS NOT TAKEN by Steven R. Boyett This uproarious parody poses the question: "What if [insert most unlikely writer's name here] had written an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation?" Get set for a 20 "lost episodes" of the hit series that never existed, as told in the styles of the modern literary masters, including Stephen King, Anne Rice, Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Tom Clancy, Jackie Collins, and even Dr. Seuss! (0-06-925276-8) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 192pg $10.00 STAR WARS LUCASFILM'S ALIEN CHRONICLES: THE CRIMSON CLAW by Deborah Chester Lucasfilm's new, alien-filled universe continues to expand with this second novel in the struggle between master and slave races. In this adventure, Ampris learns the history, languages, and weaknesses of the Viis during her exile, and plans to use her own race¹s innate savagery in the gladiatorial arena to fight for her slave race. Meanwhile, Ampris¹ childhood friend‹the Viis princess Israi‹prepares to become her people's queen, and Ampris' enemy! (0-441-00565-9) (Berkley) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $5.99 THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO STAR WARS COLLECTIBLES FOURTH EDITION by Sue Cornwell & Mike Kott Jam-packed with over 3,500 listings, The Official Price Guide to Star Wars Collectibles is your definitive guide to Star Wars merchandise...from toys, costumes, and stuffed creatures to videos, posters, and trading cards, spanning all three classic films. Fully illustrated throughout (along with an 8-page color insert), this guide also features special sections on how to authenticate merchandise, as well as lists of dealers, clubs, conventions, and fanzines! (0-876-37995-1) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 1) NOTE: This item may be available through certain mass market retail outlets before it ships to Comic Book Specialty Retailers. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #7 (Jul97) TPB, 8x11, 288pg, PC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STAR WARS: CLASSIC STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI HC Twenty years ago, George Lucas brought the excitement and wonder of his blockbusting original Star Wars movie‹"A New Hope"‹to the printed page in a limited-edition hardcover novel. Now, you can relieve all of the excitement and glory of Return of the Jedi in this spiffy hardcover book. Contains an introduction by George Lucas. (345-40079-8) (STAR3433) HC $16.00 ****************************** STAR WARS: GALAXY OF FEAR #12: THE HUNGER by John Whitman Familiar faces, both good and evil, highlight this story of a survey team that gets marooned on a swampy planet loaded with flesh-eating flowers, monstrous swamp slugs, and countless other dangers. Thirty years later, Zak & Tash Arranda, joined by their uncle Hoole‹with none other than Boba Fett pursuing them‹discover the team's descendants, whose survival mystifies them. The answer may lie with one strange creatureŠa creature named Yoda. (0-553-48642-X) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 144pg $4.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE ILLUSTRATED STAR WARS UNIVERSE HC by Ralph McQuarrie & Kevin J. Anderson Lucasfilm concept artist Ralph McQuarrie, the first person to visualize locations and creatures for Star Wars, and best-selling Star Wars novelist Kevin J. Anderson present a visual journey to eight different Star Wars locations: Tatooine, Coruscant, Hoth, Dagobah, Endor, Bespin, Yavin 4, and Alderaan. Contains 75 full-color illustrations, including 25 new color paintings by McQuarrie. (0- 553-09302-9) (STAR1426) HC, 8x11, 192pg, FC $35.00 ****************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ILLUSTRATED STAR WARS UNIVERSE‹SIGNED ED. by Ralph McQuarrie & Kevin J. Anderson Signed by McQuarrie! Quantities are limited! HC, 8x11, 192pg, FC $45.00 ****************************** STAR WARS: VISION OF THE FUTURE HC by Timothy Zahn The Hugo Award-winning author's newest saga continues as Luke, Leia, and Han fight to consolidate the New Republic's power while preventing a genocidal war among the Bothans, who have been accused of terrible crimes. The resulting civil war could shatter the fragile New Republic, which is exactly what the cunning Major Tierce‹a disciple of the late Emperor‹had in mind when he concocted the charges as part of an even grander scheme: the resurrection of Grand Admiral Thrawn! (0-553-10035-1) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 352pg $23.95 STAR WARS: VISION OF THE FUTURE AUDIOCASSETTE by Timothy Zahn The exciting audio adaptation of the thrilling adventure, running three hours on two cassettes. (0553-4794-0) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) Cassettes $16.99 STEPHEN KING BAG OF BONES by Stephen King The world's best-selling novelist weaves another tale of deep passion and untold horror in his latest thriller! On the banks of Maine's Dark Score Lake, novelist Mike Noonan suffers from writer's block, caused by years of grief over the death of his wife, Jo. Compelled by nightmares of a summer house they once shared in a town called Sara Laughs, Noonan returns there to find the small town controlled by the powerful Max Devore, a millionaire who is conniving to take his young granddaughter away from her widowed mother. Noonan is drawn to both the girl and her mother, and even regains his writing ability. But, as Noonan investigates the mystery of Sara Laughs amid ghostly visitations and escalating nightmares, will the cost of his good fortune prove to be too high? Also available on audio ‹completely unabridged and read by King himself‹in two formats: as a 14-tape set of cassettes, and a 20-disk set of compact discs! (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 560pg (0-684-85350-7) $28.00 Cassettes (0-671-58234-8) $59.95 CD (0-671-04306-4) $79.95 THE LOST WORK OF STEPHEN KING HC A Guide to the Unpublished Manuscripts, Story Fragments, Alternative Versions, and Oddities by Stephen J. Spignesi Looking for the ultimate road map through the works of Stephen King? This book leads you on a chronological journey through rare (and often unpublished) material such as nonfiction articles, poetry, plays, and stories in which King and his family star as characters, and more. Spanning 40 years, this book also contains a detailed bibliography and filmography of King's readily available mainstream works, thus providing you with a comprehensive guide to all things King. (1-55972- 469-2) (Carol) (CAUT: 1) HC, 6x9, 224pg, FC $19.95 STRANGE SCIENCE HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF AGAINST ALIEN ABDUCTION by Ann Druffel You've heard stories of alien abductions, but what if YOU were their next specimen? UFO lore (and an infamous episode of South Park) says that there's nothing you can do, but this book says otherwise. Learn how to focus your willpower, and employ anger with physical struggle, to fend off those pesky aliens. Discover how centuries-old methods of warding off evil‹including herbs, amulets, and others‹can be as useful in deterring aliens as they are in discouraging djinns and fairies. (0-609-80263-1) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8pg $14.00 PIERCING THE DARKNESS Undercover with Vampires in America Today by Katherine Ramsland Welcome to the world of the urban vampire, an arena of dark energy and heat that overlaps with S&M, bondage, and Goth cults. If you're one of those who thinks they've seen or heard everything about vampires, and who doesn't think they can be shocked by anythingŠ prepare to be proven wrong! (0-06-105062-8) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 1) MATURE READERS HC, 384pg $24.00 THE SCIENCE OF ALIENS HC by Clifford Pickover Space visitors have been imagined as everything from little green men to gigantic, laser-blasting engines of destruction. This book cuts through these and other popular ideas to consider what extraterrestrials might really look like, using stunning descriptions and drawings. Will they be super-brains encased in octopus-like bodies? Will they be immobile, silicon-based "trees" that communicate via electrical signals? Or could they even be interstellar clouds that think? You decide. (0-465-07314-X) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 1) HC, 6x9, 224pg $18.00 TOO "GOREY" If you enjoy the macabre humor of Charles Addams and Gahan Wilson, you probably already know about Edward Gorey‹and if you don't, you should! Gorey is one of the most renowned cartoonists of our time, whose drawings have graced the PBS TV series Mystery, numerous New Yorker covers, and the illustrated version of T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats (which has sold more than 250,000 copies to date). Dark, twisted, fiendish, and hysterically funny, the following books prove that something Gorey can be beautiful! AMPHIGOREY ALSO by Edward Gorey Now in paperback! The sequel to the best-selling Amphigorey and Amphigorey Too showcases Gorey's drawings, captions, and verse in 17 beautifully illustrated selections, including "The Glorious Nosebleed," "The Utter Zoo," and "The Epiplectic Bicycle." Contains 32 pages in full color! NOTE: This item may be available through certain mass market retail outlets before it ships to Comic Book Specialty Retailers. (0-15-605-672-0) (Harcourt Brace) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 256pg, PC $14.95 THE GASHLYCRUMB TINIES HC by Edward Gorey The ABCs are D.O.A. in this dark, hilarious piece, a favorite among Gorey's many fans. Vanity Fair calls these images, "Dark masterpieces of surreal moralityŠbeautifully depicted," while Commentary critic John Hollander calls Gorey's originality "profound." You'll call "A" for "Ambulance" from laughing so hard! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. (0-15-10038-4) (Harcourt Brace) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x6, 64pg, b&w $9.00 THE CURIOUS SOFA HC A Pornographic Work by Ogdred Weary by Edward Gorey Offering the ultimate in pornographic joy, The Curious Sofa combines naughtiness to the limit of the imagination and laughter to the point of breathlessness. (0-15-100307-6) (Harcourt Brace) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. HC, 5x6, 64pg, b&w $9.00 GOREYOGRAPHY HC by Henry Toledano From his whimsical (if sinister) rhymes and drawings in The Gashlycrumb Tinies to his production designs for the 1978 Broadway revival of Dracula, Edward Gorey has shared his unique art and world view with the public in numerous ways. This compendium contains hundreds of entries detailing Gorey's work‹for his own projects, as well as those of others‹for books, magazines, prints, TV, stage, and more. There's even a chronology of major events in Gorey's career, and tips on finding Gorey art and collectibles. The master even provides an original cover and page designs for this volume, making it a collectible unto itself! (0-964-2922-2-X) (Word€Play) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 192pg, b&w $45.00 TUBE THE AVENGERS AND ME by Patrick Macnee with Dave Rogers Before Ralph Fiennes started wearing that dapper bowler to play John Steed in the upcoming Avengers movie, Patrick Macnee sported it on TV to make Steed one of the 1960s most sophisticated and resourceful adventurers. What was it like to wield a bumbershoot against the forces of evil? What was it like to share the scene with Honor Blackman, Diana Rigg, Linda Thorson, and Joanna Lumley? Macnee recalls every moment of his association with the classic TV series in a memoir no Avengers fan should miss! (1-57500-598) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. TPB $22.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #6: CHILD OF THE HEART by Christopher Golden & Nancy Holder A Renaissance fair arrives in Sunnydale, as does a new supernatural menace: the dark faerie, nasty creatures with a taste for flesh who serve the evil Erl King. When Buffy sets out to combat the dark faerie, their trail leads to a sad-eyed jester who isn't the buffoon he appears to be! (0-671- 02135-4) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 192pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: EXPOSED The Unauthorized Biography of Sarah Michelle Gellar and Her On-Screen Character by Nadine Crenshaw Go behind the scenes of the hit WB series to trace its evolution from cult film to prime-time powerhouse, and one of the sources of that power: Sarah Michelle Gellar, who climbed from child actress and Emmy-winning soap star to become Earth's primary defender against the undead! (0- 7615-1368-X) (Prima) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 256pg $16.99 QUANTUM LEAP #17: SONG AND DANCE by Mindy Peterman 1978: Time-tripping Sam Beckett has leaped into Noah Ellman, son of a former borscht-belt dancer who's just days away from realizing her dreams of stardom. All Sam has to do is make sure her partner shows up for a pivotal talent search‹and her partner turns out to be a familiar face who could change the Quantum Leap Project for the worse if he changes her life for the better. (0-425- 16577-9) (Berkley) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 THE SIMPSONS GUIDE TO SPRINGFIELD by Matt Groening This is it‹the ultimate reference to every historic and obscure nook & cranny of America's best- loved fictional hometown: Springfield! See (and maybe jump across) majestic Springfield Gorge! Breathe in the atmosphere of the Springfield Tire Yards! Gaze star-struck at the gates of Krustylu Studios! Shop at South Sea Squidport! All this, and the world's first three-eyed fish, too! Wish you were here? Then, pick this up, dude! (0-06-0952822) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 1) TPB, 96pg, FC $12.95 SOUTH PARK: THE BOOK by Ray Richmond & David Goodman The only official tie-in book to the hot Comedy Central series! Matt Stone and Trey Parker¹s South Park is one of the funniest and most outrageous things to happen to TV in a long time. Chronicling the hilarious antics of four 8-year-olds‹Kyle, Kenny, Stan, and Cartman‹in a small Colorado town, South Park continually breaks ratings records. Now South Park¹s offbeat humor is captured in this equally entertaining tie-in book, filled with plenty of art and story synopses! (0-671-02599- 6) (Pocket) (CAUT: 1) TPB, 7x9, 96pg $14.00 YOU CAN BUILD THE LOST IN SPACE ROBOT‹THIRD EDITION edited by Flint Mitchell Some people build cars in their garages. Some build airplanes. But you can build your very own, 1:1 replica of one of sci-fi's best-loved automatons‹the original Lost in Space Robot‹with this thoroughly detailed book of instructions, diagrams, and blueprints that covers every phase of production. Molding, resin casting, vacuforming‹it's all here, with many firsthand experiences from people who have already built their robots! Now, it's your turn, Will Robinson! (LISFAN Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 96pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN XENA SCRIPTS Choose from one of three authorized reproductions of authentic shooting scripts that have been selected from Xena: Warrior Princess episodes and now come with an 8x10 gloss photo showcasing the actual episode! (Creation) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. XENA DESTINY SCRIPT‹(XE-SCR3) $15.00 XENA A DAY IN THE LIFE SCRIPT‹(XE-SCR4) $15.00 XENA QUEST SCRIPT‹(XE-SCR5) $15.00 ****************************** X-FILES THE ART OF THE X-FILES HC A beautiful, disturbing, and thought-provoking collection of images inspired by the hit TV series, created by more than 60 cutting-edge artists whose vision moves beyond the boundaries of modern art. Lovers of the series and of fine art will not be disappointed by this volume. (0-06-105037-7) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 1) HC $35.00 FICTION DANTE'S DISCIPLES edited by Peter Crowther & Edward E. Kramer Devilish diversions from 26 of today's top writers heat up this Asmodean anthology, which includes original horror fiction by Harlan Ellison, Max Allan Collins, Michael Bishop, Storm Constantine, and others. (1-56504-878-4) (White Wolf) (CAUT: 4) PB, 400pg $5.99 FACES UNDER WATER The Secret Books of Venus, Book I by Tanith Lee The world-renowned fantasy author of The Secret Books of Paradys creates an entirely new sensation in this new series, which kicks off in 18th century Venice. During a carnival, the gaiety and hedonism turn deadly when Furian Furiano discovers a mask of Apollo which ensnares him in a bizarre tangle of love, obsession, and evil that leads him through a maze of black magic and alchemy, and a venomous society of murderers! (0-87951-835-9) (Overlook Press) (CAUT: 4) HC, 288pg $23.95 HOT BLOOD X edited by Jeff Gelb and Michael Garrett The "X" stands for "10"‹and other things‹in this latest book in the original award-winning erotic horror series. Contributors to this volume include Lawrence Block, Nancy Holder, Max Allan Collins, Ramsey Campbell, and many others. (0-671-00950-8) (Pocket) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS MMPB, 384pg $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RAGGED ANGELS by Della Van Hise The wickedly erotic vampire novel by best-seller Della Van Hise starts where others in the genre stop‹an intimate exploration of love, lust, & damnation between a lonely man and the handsome fiend who transforms him. Sin = sacrament in this one! (Midnight Graffiti) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 6x9, 208 pg $9.95 ****************************** SISTERS OF THE NIGHT edited by Barbara Hambly & Martin H. Greenberg Fourteen femmes fatale star in this collection of stories which spotlight female vampires who prowl everywhere‹from the forest primeval to the PTA! Editor Hambly contributes one of these blood- curdling tales herself, alongside the likes of Larry Niven, Tanith Lee, and a host of others. No wonder Sci-Fi Universe says that these stories "achieve a depth and resonance which sets them apart." (0-446-60052-0) (Warner) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 RUMBLE TUMBLE S&N HC by Joe R. Lansdale This handsome hardcover‹signed and numbered by Joe R. Lansdale‹is the first true edition of the multi-award-winner's latest Hap and Leonard suspense novel, and will precede the mass market release by more than three months! Limited to just 400 s&n editions! (0-9649892-9-3) (Subterranean) (CAUT: 4) HC $60.00 CALENDARS ANIMATION/COMICS/CARTOONS Enjoy this truly international selection of dynamic calendars from the UK featuring the world's hottest anime/manga characters! Each sports 12 brilliant interior illustrations, plus full-color covers. DRAGON BALL 1999 CALENDAR This calendar brings all of the action and adventure of Goku's story to life! (Fanfare) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16, FC $14.99 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR 1999 CALENDAR Keep track of where the fists fly (and the bodies fall) with this "striking" 1999 calendar, with unbeatable art from this brutal, beautiful epic. (Fanfare) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16, FC $14.99 RANMA 1/2 1999 CALENDAR Ranma uses this cool calendar to mark the dates when the weather report says it's going to rain. Hey, ya can't be too careful when you're a guy who becomes a girl whenever he gets wet! (Fanfare) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16, FC $14.99 SAILOR MOON 1999 CALENDAR Protect the planet with Sailor Moon and her pals with this absolutely stellar calendar! (Fanfare) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16, FC $14.99 BABES JUXTAPOZ EROTICA 1999 CALENDAR From the publishers of Juxtapoz Art & Culture Magazine and Juxtapoz Presents: Erotica comes this collections of paintings, illustrations, & photos by 13 erotic visionaries, including Justice Howard, Niagra, Sardax, Steve R. Gilmore, cover artists Dan Couto and Glen Hanson, and many others. (High Speed) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Calendar $9.95 JUXTAPOZ 1999 YEAR IN ART CALENDAR Not just a calendar to be tossed aside after a year, this collects display-worthy pieces by 12 of the art world's most important painters, including Salvadore Dali, Robert Williams, Georganne Deen, Don Ed Hardy, and a gallery of others. (High Speed) MATURE READERS Calendar $9.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1000 EDITIONS PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON PRINT VI Sailor Moon remains as popular as ever, and now 1000 Editions is back with the sixth poster in its bestselling Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon series, another colorful and stunning image from series creator Naoko Takeuchi. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Print, 20x27, FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON PRINT I Still available the first offering in 1000 Editions bestselling series of Sailor Moon prints. This full- color design by Naoka Takeuchi was printed in Spain on heavy art paper. (CAUT: 3) Print, 20x27, FC $12.95 O/A PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON PRINT II This affordably-priced full-color poster has pleased Sailor Moon fans all over the world from Borneo to Brooklyn. Get yours today! (CAUT: 3) Print, 20x27, FC $12.95 ***************** FRENCH COMICS BO DOI #7 Now that A Suivre has ceased publication, only a few French comic anthology magazines are left. Bo Doi is a newcomer attempting to fill the gap left by the end of A Suivre. Like A Suivre, Bo Doi covers comics and related art. The page count is a little smaller than A Suivre, but Bo Doi's format is bigger and all the major comics are printed in full-color. This latest issue includes comics from Boucq and Juillard as well as an extensive article on Italian erotic comics artist Milo Manara. Highly recommended for anyone who reads French or who wants to keep up on the latest trends in European comics. French text. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, 9x12, 100pg, FC $9.95 PAPER TIGER THE FLIGHT OF DRAGONS This softcover features a charming text by Peter Dickinson and superb illustrations by Wayne Anderson (Through A Looking Glass). A real treat for lovers of those magnificent fire-breathers. English text. (1850284113) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #4 (Apr97) SC, 9x12, 128pg, FC $19.95 SPANISH COMICS EL VIBORA #217 This Spanish language anthology comic includes cutting edge and adult material from around the world featuring artists like Peter Bagge, Jaime Hernandez, Gilbert Shelton, and Ralf Konig as well as top flight contributions from Spanish artists, Juan Emilio, Javi Rodriguez, M.A. Martin, and Enric Y Ana. Spanish text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 48pg, PC $7.95 KISS #77 Kiss remains one of the hardest core of all adult comic publications from around the world. Each issue sports a full color, airbrushed cover. Spanish text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 64pg, PC $7.95 SINGAPORE COMICS RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES #3: THE GRAND MARTIAL ARTS MEET Those of you who have tried these graphic novels from Singapore know that they combine excellent art (Wee Tian Beng) and storytelling (Louis Cha)‹and the real bonus for Americans is that they are translated into English! Though heavily influenced by Japanese manga, this series is more reflective of Chinese culture and martial arts‹and is also distinguished by the martial arts prowess of its female protagonist. English text. (9813068981) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 148pg, b&w $9.95 RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES #4: THE MAIDEN SUPREME SWORDSMANSHIP The latest installment in the popular martial arts series that takes place during the Sung Dynasty, when China was often in turmoil. Great art and a compelling story‹and it is in English. Written by Louis Cha, illustrated by Wee Tian Beng and translated by Eileen Zhong. (981-229-005-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 148pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES #1: MAIDEN IN WHITE In case you missed it the first time around, here's a chance to get obtain the first volume in this excellent series of graphic novels. Written by Louis Cha, illustrated by Wee Tian Beng and translated by Eileen Zhong. English text. (981-3068-74-4) (CAUT:4) SC, 6x8, 148pg, b&w $8.95 ************************** MANGA BOOKS CARD CAPTOR SAKURA #1 A new and exciting shojo manga presented by CLAMP (Magic Knight Rayearth). Meet Sakura, a 10-year old school girl who discovers a strange book called "The Clow". Appearing blank at first, a magical creature named Kerberos suddenly appears from the book's cover and informs her that the "Clow Cards" have mysteriously disappeared and need to found. As legend has it, these magical cards are said to bring disaster to the world if they remain scattered. Now it's up to Sakura, the newly proclaimed Card Captor, to locate and retrieve them before demons cause a cataclysmic catastrophe upon the world. Japanese text. (4-06-319743-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 186pg, b&w $7.95 DAI TOKYO BINBO SEIKATSU #1 A collection of short stories following the day-to-day encounters of a poor, yet happy, Japanese man. Like the previously offered Tokyo Style, this manga offers a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of ordinary Japanese people. An great "slice of life" collection accompanied by witty humor and excellent art. Japanese text. (4-06-260042-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 156pg, b&w $7.95 DEVILMAN LADY #1 An excellent continuation of the Devilman series, by Go Nagai (Cutey Honey, Mazinger Z), but with a new and exciting twist. Meet the mightiest, most cruel yet merciful heroine ever‹Devilman Lady! Earth is being threatened by a mutated species called the "Devil Beasts" and it's up to Jun Fudo, a beautiful ex-olympian high school teacher, to face her destiny as the "Devilman Lady"‹a new type of devil beast which retains all human thought. Will she be able to cope with her newfound powers and save humanity or will she help destroy it? Includes a two-sided color foldout mini poster. Japanese text. (4-06-328527-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 DRAGON QUEST #25 Now! The Ultra Anti-Evil Spell Minakatoll. The exciting adventure series continues. 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. Presented by Riku Sanjo, Kiji Inada, and Yuji Horii. Japanese text. (4-08-871195-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 EAT-MAN MANGA #5 Meet Bolt Crank, aka Eat-Man, a roaming sniper with a strange habit. He eats everything from guns, swords, radios‹anything which may come in handy later and when the super-cool hero gets in trouble he's able to "summon" these items. Follow Bolt's exciting adventures as he rescues beautiful girls, saves innocent people and liberates kingdoms! Artist Akihito Yoshitomi is a newcomer with an excellent storytelling ability and great art. Note: The manga was made into a six episode anime in Japan and is currently being translated by Viz. Japanese text. (4-07-308442-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 194pg, b&w $10.95 FIST OF THE NORTHSTAR #17 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. (4-08-851677-X) (CAUT: 4)MATURE MATERIAL SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 FUSHIGI YUUGI #6 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. (4-09-134356-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 HOT JUNCTION #2 Newtype 100% Comics presents this action comedy by Toshiki Yui (Junction, Kirara) which showcases Yui's patented cute girl art. Meet Narin, a well-endowed 15-year old girl, who's father runs the Amamiya Detective Agecy. Soon she finds herself caught up in the schemes of madmen who are bent on destroying the world. Includes a full color mini foldout poster. Japanese text. (4- 04-852491-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 154pg, b&w $14.95 INU-YASHA MANGA #5 The latest volume of Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma 1/2) feudal fairy tale series filled with monsters, martial arts and romance! Meet high school girl Kagome, who's spirited away to feudal Japan where she discovers she's the reincarnation of the deceased priestess Kikyo. It's up to Kagome, with the help of an old priestess Kaede (the younger sister of Kikyo), to locate all of the broken pieces of a magical soul gem with the help of Kikyo's former rival Inu-Yasha (a male canine monster). Japanese text. (4-09-125205-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 MAHO TSUKAI TAI MANGA #2 The b&w manga adaptation of the popular OVA/television anime Maho Tsukai Tai! Follow the story of two high school boys and three cute high school girls and their comical pursuit of magic power, friendship and love. Together they must use their magic (maho) and save the universe. Japanese text. (4-04-852673-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 180pg, b&w $9.95 MAISON IKKOKU WIDE-BAN EDITION #1 Rumiko Takahashi's beloved manga series is re-presented in the handy wide-ban format. The story takes place in a comfortably run-down ikkoku-kan (apartment) in the middle of Tokyo where its tenants find romance, comedy, horror and tragedy. Japanese text. (4-09-192171-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 444pg, b&w $11.95 MANGA KUROSAWA: YOJIMBO Fujio Fujiko(A) (Kaibutsukun, Mangamichi) adapts one of the best-known films of Japanese movie master Akira Kurosawa. Produced in 1961, Yojimbo recreated and revitalized the samurai film genre and influenced many directors in Japan and throughout the world. A Fistful of Dollars (1964) and Last Man Standing (1997) were both based on this classic. A great treat for Kurosawa fans and those who appreciate classic manga. Japanese text. (4-12-002762-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 216pg, b&w $25.95 OSAMU TEZUKA'S EARLY MASTER WORKS #2 A collection of three stories created by manga giant Osamu Tezuka (Kimba the White Lion). This volume reprints Tezuka's best known early works, Metropolis‹a story about an android boy who dared to challenge human society. These pieces are very modern and unique that it's somewhat unbelievable that they were originally created between 1948-1949. NOTE: Metropolis is currently being made into a fully-digital theatrical animation directed by Taro (Tetsuwan Atom, Genma Taisen, X) and screenplay by Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira). Scheduled to be released in 1999. Japanese text. (4-09-197212-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 410pg, b&w $21.95 OTENKI ONESAN #8 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. (4-06-323481-9) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 Celebrate another unofficial month of Naoko Takeuchi, the creator of Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon, with some of her earlier pre-Sailor Moon shojo creations. Making her debut in the manga circle in 1986, while still a college student majoring in pharmacy, she has risen to the top of the mountain and become one of Japan's most famous manga creators. All but one of the works were created before she hit it big with the ever-popular Sailor Moon series in 1992, and some of her earlier works were created when she just an amateur artist while in high school. Enjoy! THE CHERRY PROJECT #2 The second volume to one of Takeuchi's (Sailor Moon) earliest manga stories. Chieri "Cherry" Asuka is the daughter of an ex-champion figure skater. Soon she meets a junior skating champion named Massanori who selects Cherry as his partner for his last performance before retiring. Cherry has prepared for this moment with a lifetime of training, but no training will help her when she experiences first love. A romantic shojo manga created in 1991. Japanese text. (4-06-178703-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 MARIA Naoko Takeuchi created this shojo story in 1989-90 which follows the story of Maria Fuyumi. She's a beautiful young girl attending the prestigious Green Garden High School with the help of "Daddy-Long-Legs", who wants her to be his future wife when she graduates. Soon, Maria meets and is attracted to an intelligent classmate named Kazume and is becomes torn between her sense of duty towards her "Daddy-Long-Legs" and her new love. A touching shojo tale. Japanese text. (4- 06-178672-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 212pg, b&w $7.95, PRISM TIME #2 This second shojo compilation presents Takeuchi's latest short manga stories since the completion of her highly popular Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon manga series. Also includes four additional shojo stories as well. A must for any Takeuchi fan! Japanese text. (4-06-178865-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON #13 & #14 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) #13‹SC, 184pg, b&w (4-06-178820-5) $7.95 #14‹SC, 168pg, b&w (4-06-178826-4) $7.95 ******************* POCKET MONSTERS MANGA #2 The second exciting b&w manga based on the Pocket Monsters (³Poke-Mon² for short) video game. Follow the adventures of Pippi (a pink Poke-Mon), and his young friend as they find themselves in various comical situations. Art by award winning manga artist Kosaku Anakubo. Japanese text. (4-09-142512-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 RANMA 1/2 #27 Rumiko Takahashi's comical and entertaining manga series continues. First up, Hinako the teacher sets her sights on Soun for marriage, but will she succeed in making him forget about his dead wife? Next up, onna-Ranma learns of a sea monster terrorizing young girls at the beach and goes off to investigate. Does the monster really exist or is it just a myth? The answer will surprise you! Japanese text. (4-09-123097-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN #3 The third 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. (4-08-871503-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 3X3 EYES MANGA #25 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. (4-06-336656-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 232pg, b&w $9.95 THE VISION OF ESCAFLOWNE MANGA #4 The fourth volume of the manga version of The Vision of Escaflowne. Meet 15-year old schoolgirl Hitomi who has a pendant, a gift from her grandmother and one day, she meets a wounded stranger who says he's a prince of Gaia, an another-world kingdom, and needs her pendant to unleash Escaflowne‹a godlike force made into a fighting machine. From there Hitomi is taken to Gaia where romance and adventure awaits! Japanese text. (4-04-713147-4) (CAUT: 4) \SC, 180pg, b&w $9.95 VISIONARY #1 A collection of spicy ecchi manga stories by the popular U-Jin (Sakura Tsushin), one of the best ecchi manga artists in Japan today. A sure pleaser for the most discerning hentai aficionado. Japanese text. (4-88332-006-5) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 168pg, b&w $10.95 YU-YU-HAKUSHO #11 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. (4-08-871517-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 ANIME BOOKS AIKA TRIAL 1 & 2‹PERFECT FILES (A) Aika Trial is a high quality OVA presented by Bandai Visual and directed by Katsuhiko Nishijima (Project A-Ko) with character designs by Noriyasu Yamauchi (Vampire Hunter D, Megami Tengoku). The series follows the adventurous stories of Aika, a 26-year old sexy bombshell who salvages lost treasures in the post-disaster world set in 2016 A.D. This softcover collection, featuring full color cel art, character files, and a story guide, also includes a color foldout poster featuring Aika and her gal pal Lion. Of special note, this OVA pursues the art of pan-chira (panties shots) to perfection. Japanese text. (4-916115-08-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 129pg, PC $35.95 KIKI'S DELIVERY SERVICE ANIME COMIC #2 The second volume presenting full color cel art from the wonderful Miyazaki anime production. Follow the story of Kiki, a 13-year-old witch apprentice who sets off on her own into the "big city" where she meets new friends and experiences new challenges. The excellent story depicting the coming of age of a young girl successfully captures the atmosphere of the original theatrical movie. Japanese text. (4-19-779093-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 146pg, FC $10.95 POCKET MONSTERS FILM COMIC #2 The second volume of the anime comic for the hit Japanese Pocket Monsters television program. Features Oikachuu as the leading character who is a cute yellow mouse has captured the heart of many Japanese children and adults. Covers episodes four through seven with full color cel art and includes a character guide. Japanese text. (4-09-149322-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg, FC $13.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN ANIME COLLECTION III 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. (4-08-782020-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7, 100pg, PC $23.95 TENCHI MUYO! OVA SERIES I ANIME COMIC #3 Episodes five and six from the first Tenchi Muyo! OVA series are presented in full color cel art. Meet Tenchi Masaki, an average 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 little sister Sasami; and Mishoshi, a Galaxy Police Officer. Together they must all get along under one roof! Japanese text. (4-87376-118-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg, FC $21.95 ILLUSTRATION BOOKS BASARA: COLLECTION OF ILLUSTRATIONS This softcover book showcases Yumi Tamura's wonderful Basara illustrations in full color. Includes a foldout center poster. Japanese text. (4-09-199741-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 92pg, FC $37.95 BERSERK ILLUSTRATIONS FILE The illustrations of Kentarou Miura's sword and sorcery inspired saga, Berserk, are spotlighted in this softcover edition. Features an "art works" gallery, World Guide I & II, sketchbook ("Diary of Hawk Soldiers"), an interview (in Japanese), and biography. Also includes a full color foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-592-73138-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 122pg, PC $49.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION CONCEPT DESIGN WORKS A gorgeous illustration book brought to you by the mecha designer (Yamashita) and art director (Kio) from the phenomenally successful Neon Genesis Evangelion. Features full-color and b&w mecha illustration sketches as well as background artwork. A treat for mecha fans. A full-color foldout poster is included. Japanese text. (4-04-852908-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, PC $26.95 STREET FIGHTER II ILLUSTRATIONS This softcover book featuring an Asian spin on the popular Street Fighter II with illustrations rendered by renowned Chinese manga artists. Japanese text. Includes a two-sided foldout poster. (4-7962-4232-5) (6165) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 60pg, FC $13.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU ILLUSTRATION COLLECTION An all-color illustration collection presenting the art of Vampire Princess Miyu and other works by talented artist Narumi Kakinouchi. Japanese text. (4-253-12914-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $35.95 KAIJU BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A GODZILLA CHRONICLES: THE HISTORY OF TOHO FANTASTIC MOVIES 1935-1993 Media Books presents an excellent series of books dedicated to the history of fantastic movies and TV series in Japan. Volume one's main emphasis is on the Godzilla movies, including a wonderful section dedicated to movie posters, toys, merchandise, and more. While volume one emphasizes the Godzilla films, it also includes many classic, and not-so-classic, Toho films from 1935-1993. Among the highlights are: The Half Human (1955), The Attack of the Mushroom People (1963), Lake of Dracula (1971), The War in Space (1977), and many more! Filled with plenty of photographs. Highly recommended for classic SF fans. Japanese text. (4-88475-267-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 224pg, PC $34.95 O/A GODZILLA FIRST: 1954-1955 Fans of the kaiju films will love this hardcover visual reference guide to Godzilla, the King of the Monsters. It contains dozens and dozens of excellent behind-the-scenes photos spotlighting the two films, Godzilla, King of the Monsters and Godzilla Raids Again. See why Godzilla is still the #1 kaiju ever to grace the big screen with this impressive reference book. High quality, with minimal text in both Japanese and English, make this highly recommended for movie monster fans everywhere. Includes a 6-page color gallery featuring the original movie posters. Japanese text. (4- 499-22631-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 112pg, b&w $59.95 O/A GODZILLA SECOND: 1962-1964 The second tribute volume spotlighting the career of the King of the Monsters, Godzilla! Following the years of 1962-1964 and covering the two films, King Kong vs. Godzilla and Godzilla vs. Thing, this book contains dozens and dozens of excellent behind-the-scenes photos. This collection of stills is sure to provide a new perspective on Godzilla not found in the motion pictures as well as plenty of simple enjoyment. Excellent quality, with minimal text in both Japanese and English, make this highly recommended for movie monster fans everywhere. Includes 6-page color gallery featuring original movie posters. Japanese text. (4-499-22632-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 112pg, b&w $59.95 O/A SUPER WEAPONRY IN THE TOHO SFX FILMS Fans and avid connoisseurs of the classic Toho sci-fi films will not want to miss out on this little treasure! This oversized trade paperback is filled with many behind-the-scene and rarely seen production pictures of many of the machines, weapons, vehicles and mecha robots (including Mecha Kong, Mecha Godzilla, and Tiger Man) that were used in the Toho monster films. Gaze upon page after page of glorious black and white photos (including four pages in color)! A true collector's item for kaiju fans! Japanese text. (4-499-20598-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 128pg, b&w $45.95 *************************** PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS BED & BREAKFAST The well-endowed Michiyo Nakamura is the subject of this photographic essay by Harushi Kimura. Japanese text. (4-8470-2370-6) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $44.95 HONEY Photographer Seiichi Nomura photographs actress Akiko Hinagata in a wide variety of sexy, but not very revealing poses. Gorgeous settings and the beauteous Ms. Hinagata make this volume a real treat to behold. Japanese text. (4-8470-2422-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL HC, 8x12, 80pg, FC $39.95 NAKED "Naked" may be the title of this volume, but the gorgeous Chikako Shiratori is posed provocatively, but never revealingly, in this tasteful photo tribute. Japanese text. (4-8470-2450-8) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL HC, 8x12, 80pg, FC $37.95 MISC. BOOKS ANATOMY OF THE SHIP‹THE BATTLESHIP YAMATO The battleship Yamato was the pride of the Japanese Imperial Navy and was the largest warship ever built until its sinking in 1945. This lavish hardcover presents the history, hard-to-find design specifications, and b&w photographs of the legendary ship. This mammoth dreadnaught has inspired many anime directors such as Hideki Anni (Evangelion), Mamoru Oshii (Patlabor) and was used as a model for Reiji Matsumoto's manga/anime Star Blazers (Space Battleship Yamato). Written by a Polish researcher and translated into Japanese. Japanese text. (4-7698-0845-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x9 3/4, 192pg, b&w $94.95 COMPILER FESTA CONTINUITY SCRIPT The original story continuity script for Kia Asamiya & Studio Tron's anime Compiler Festa. You can now follow scenes of the anime with the provided thumb nail sketches and notes brought to you by the producer's point of view. Also features a character guide, the manga short story "Return of the Compiler" and a full color two-sided foldout poster. Includes 16-pages of color cel art. Japanese text. (4-06-330019-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 272pg, b&w $31.95 GAME CHARACTER FIGURE & CHARACTER GOODS COLLECTION This hardcover catalog is dedicated to the various merchandise based on popular game characters. Covers Sakura Taisen, Sentimental Graffiti, True Love Story, and many more popular "anime babe" games. Features such items as resin models, figures, trading cards, keychains, books, apparel items, and more. Japanese text. (4-89369-616-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 160pg, FC $27.95 HOW TO DRAW GIRLS Learn how to draw curvacious females manga style! This excellent "how-to" guidebook features a detailed step-by-step guide for crafting the most titillating female poses and perspectives. Highly recommended for aspiring manga artists. Japanese text. (4-7661-1029-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $24.95 KANO'S PHOTOSHOP SUPER PIN-UP A step-by-step guidebook presented by Seisaku Kano, a veteran manga artist from the Takao Saito's (Golgo 13) production team. Famous for his renderings of voluptuous woman and digital art, this gorgeous softcover collection presents Kano's incredible digital creations using Adobe Photoshop. Poser 2.0, Photoshop 4.0, FreeHand 7.0, INFNI-D and MetaFlo' 2.0. Learn from one of the top Japanese digital artists today and bring out the best of Adobe Photoshop. Includes a full color two-sided foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-901054-00-7) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 184pg, PC $56.95 LOOKING BACK A collection of color sketches by Yoshifumi Kondo, a talented animator from Studio Ghibli and indispensable member of Hayao Miyazaki's production team. Some of his previous credits include such anime as Hotaru no Haka, Mimi wo Sumaseba and Princess Mononoke. Having passed away in 1998, his delightful works will live on and be enjoyed for years to come with this hardcover collection of sketches. Highly recommended for Miyazaki aficionados and fans of great color pencil art. Japanese text. (4-19-860832-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 104pg, PC $44.95 MAZINGER Z GOODS 849 This invaluable softcover collection presents 849 related items based on Go Nagai's (Devilman) popular Mazinger Z creation. Features everything and anything Mazinger Z related: die-cast figures, various toys, apparel items, records, compact discs, puzzles, manga/anime books, trading cards and more. Japanese text. (4-7669-2928-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $28.95 SPAWN FIGURE COLLECTION 2 The second official collection devoted to the wonderful world of McFarlane toys. Features full colors pictures spotlighting Spawn figure series 7-9, the movie figures, super size figures, the Total Chaos series 2, Todd McFarlane's Monsters series, and the KISS figures. Also takes a look at the variants and special limited editions figures; concept drawings for Spawn series 1-12; and miscellaneous Spawn items. Japanese text. (4-07-308229-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $34.95 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #243 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 SEPTEMBER 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 AX: ANIMATION MAGAZINE FROM TOKYO SEPTEMBER 1998 New to Previews! A new monthly anime magazine which just started in Spring of 1998. This indispensable anime publication features superb full color pages, the latest anime news from Japan, and a short manga serial. Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.95 DENGEKI B-MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 1998 New to Previews! A new Japanese anime and SFX monthly magazine that has succeeded the now- defunct B-Club Magazine. This revamp features more coverage on anime other than just that produced by Bandai. Also includes a monthly serialized manga story. Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $12.95 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #11 The latest issue covering both Japanese and American figures, toys, and miscellaneous item. The main feature takes an extensive look at collectibles based on Osamu Tezuka's marvelous creations such as: Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy), Kimba the White Lion, and Black Jack. Other feature articles include a look at the Tezuka museum, Pokomon, Captain Harlock, Transformers Generation-1, Donkey Kong, and much more. Japanese text. (4-8465-2152-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 158pg, PC $17.95 HOBBY JAPAN AUGUST 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 NEWTYPE SEPTEMBER 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 AUGUST 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 MAGAZINES (ADULT) BUG BUG CG SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 OCTOBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 PASOCOM PARADISE CHAT SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 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 MERCHANDISE COMPACT DISCS FINAL FANTASY VII ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK IMPORT CD A four disc set featuring the exciting soundtrack music to the best-selling PlayStation game‹Final Fantasy VII. Composed, arranged and produced by Nobuo Uematsu. Includes a 14-page color booklet and bonus sticker sheet. (6400/SSCX-10004) (CAUT: 4) CD (x4) SRP: $56.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HYPERDOLL MUSIC EDITION IMPORT CD Includes the opening and ending theme for Hyperdoll, "Wana" (a 70's song by "Candies" covered by the Doll & Shoko), and "Monster." Tracks include 4 songs and 3 short dramas. A 20-page full- color booklet with a Hyperdoll Self-Conversion-Active-Game-Set is also included. A "stimulating" must have item! Japanese language. (8682/PICA-1072) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $25.00 O/A MEET THE TENCHI USA SPECIAL IMPORT CD Tenchi Muyo English version best album. This USA package includes a special bonus of "Meow Song" performed by Ryo-ohki (Etsuko Kozakura), the cutest non-human character in the series. 9 songs plus 3 Ryo-ohki songs. Includes a folded lyric card. English language. (8682/PICA-1084) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $25.00 ********************** CD-ROMS V.I.C.E. CD-ROM VOL. 1 (PC) Virtual Idol Collection Exotica. The first in a series of original Japanese computer games translated into English. With over 50 different scenarios, your mission is to solve the mystery behind a robot named Barbara. This sexy robotic vixen can fulfill your needs‹but not until you find her. Along the way you must obtain various devices which will help you "subdue" the many femmes fatales you'll encounter. Will you have what it takes to "pleasure" these gals into blissfull submissiveness? Requirements: PC only; Windows95. (6094) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $24.95 APPAREL LUM BASEBALL CAP This 100% cotton black baseball-style cap features a full color image of Rumiko Takahashi's Lum. One size fits all. (BH03) (CAUT: 4) Cap $17.95 LUM II T-SHIRT Rumiko Takahashi's lovely Lum is available on another great looking white 100% cotton t-shirt. (J50) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR 2-SIDED T-SHIRT This Fist of the North Star tee features a full color design on the front and a blazing B&W sketch on the back. 100% cotton, black tee. (J47) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 RANMA 1/2: PANDA/RANMA T-SHIRT Another great shirt featuring a design by Rumiko Takahashi, the creator of Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku, and Urusei Yatsura. Full-color design on a 100% cotton tee. (J43) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $17.95 BAMBOO BLINDS NEON GENESIS EVANGELION DUO BAMBOO BLIND The lovely Rei and Asuka, from Neon Genesis fame, strike a pose on this colorful "bamboo" venician blind. (6094) (CAUT: 4) FC, 36x44 $34.00 PLAYING CARDS RANMA 1/2 PLAYING CARDS #3 Play strip poker in style with your very own set of Ranma 1/2 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. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 TENCHI MUYO! PLAYING CARDS #3 The coolest card deck in town is here! Styled after the traditional 54 card poker decks, each card features selected Tenchi Muyo! artwork. Styled after the traditional 54 card poker deck, 2 1/2 x 3 3/8, with rounded corners. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 POSTERS CUTEY HONEY F POSTER #3 Decorate your walls with this colorful Cutey Honey poster. (6094/SS1150) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL POSTER #2 Masamune Shirow delivers the goods with this color laminated poster. (6094/SS1149) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 TENCHI MUYO POSTER #2 Ryo-ohki and the cute gals from the hit anime Tenchi Muyo! try their best to stay dry on this colorful laminated poster. Follow the rainbow and find yours today! (6094/SS1125) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #5 (May97) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 Direct from Japan comes the Kodansha Character poster series‹superb images from some of Japan's very best manga artists. Kodansha's program is experimental, they have never embarked on such an ambitious campaign of producing licensed goods before, and these designs are unlikely to ever be reprinted in these deluxe formats. Only limited quantities are available. AH! MY GODDESS (KODANSA) POSTER I This image of Belldandy is specially printed on thick paper that allows for lots of spectacular special effects. Extremely colorful and sure to please fans of the Ah! My Goddess manga series. Quantities are limited. (7819/P-7) (CAUT:4) Poster, 17x17, FC $46.95 AH! MY GODDESS (KODANSHA) POSTER II Here's another spectacular image printed on thick paper with lots of special effects including flocking of the angel's wings. Another great image from the sensational manga series published by Dark Horse. Kodansha has no plans to reprint any of these posters and quantities are limited. (7819/P-8) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 17x17, FC $46.95 CLOVER (KODANSHA) POSTER SET E Get two great images from CLAMP'S Clover manga series. Two full-color posters in a generous 24"x33" format. Superbly printed in Japan. Limited quantities available. (7819/P-13) (CAUT: 4) Poster (x2), 24x33, FC $??.?? GHOST IN THE SHELL (KODANSHA) POSTER Direct from Japan comes this spectacular poster from Masamune Shirow, creator of Ghost in the Shell. Superbly printed in Japan on heavy paper in a generous 24² x 33² format, this image captures the melding of sex and cybernautics that is at the heart of Ghost in the Shell. Limited quantities available. (7819/P-5) (CAUT:4) Poster, 24x33, FC $24.95 GON (KODANSHA) POSTER Everyone's favorite pint-sized T-Rex is featured with one of his little bunny friends in this spectacular full color poster that comes direct from Japan. Gon's wordless adventures are published in the US by DC's Paradox Press. Limited quantity available. (7819/P-11) (CAUT:4) Poster, 24x33, FC $26.95 G-TASTE (KODANSHA) POSTER No background here to detract from the image of two very well-endowed anime bunnies locked in a provocative pose. Art by G-Taste (of course). Superbly printed in Japan. (7819/P-6) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x33, FC $26.95 STICKERS FUSHIGI YUUGI GIANT PRISMATIC STICKER CARD SET Yuu Watase's popular Fushigi Yuugi anime is captured on this set of 30 prismatic sticker cards. Each card measures 2 3/4 x 4 1/2. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x30) $14.95 WALL SCROLLS NEON GENESIS EVANGELION MINI CANE WALL SCROLL A great mini cane ("bamboo") wall hanging featuring a great full color collage image from the hit anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. (6094/C-023) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 12x16, FC $7.95 AH! MY GODDESS WALL SCROLL #4 Skuld, Belldandy, and Urd appear as lovely as ever on this color cloth wall hanging. A definite must for one's otaku domain! (6094) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 FINAL FANTASY VII WALL SCROLL #6 A grand vertical cloth wall hanging featuring the mysterious Sephiros from the smash hit video game Final Fantasy VII. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 44x33, FC $19.95 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH WALL SCROLL #2 The beautiful lasses from CLAMP'S Magic Knight Rayearth are proudly displayed on this cloth wall hanging. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 YU-YU-HAKUSHO WALL SCROLL #1 Fans of Yoshihiro Togashi's Yu-Yu-Hakusho will be pleased with this cloth wall hanging featuring an action-packed full color image. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Wall scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 MISC. ITEMS KING OF FIGHTERS '97 MINI FIGURE SET A set of 15 super-deformed PVC figures from the hit arcade game King of Fighters '97.(6094/7122) (CAUT: 4) Set (x15) $18.95 NEW SUPER ROBOT WAR MINI FIGURE SET A set of seven super-deformed mini figures from the exciting PlayStation game New Super Robot War. (6094/7114) (CAUT: 4) Set (x7) $16.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #3 The breathtaking and stylistic artwork of Masamune Shirow is reproduced on this set of five trading card sized (2 1/2 x 3 1/2) laminated pictures. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #4 Another set of five Neon Genesis trading card sized (2 1/2 x 3 1/2) laminated pictures. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NOTEBOOK #2 This 7 1/2" x 10" 32-page ruled notebook is perfect for keeping notes on your favorite anime shows! Features a the image of a painted Rei bust on the front as well as the back. (6094/NB-017) (CAUT: 4) Notebook $4.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION DESK PAD #1 Here's your chance to own your very own Neon Genesis desk pad featuring bold colorful graphics of your favorite characters. Measures 7" x 10", with rounded corners and comes in a plastic sheet. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Desk pad $5.25 RANMA 1/2 DESK PAD #2 This two-sided desk pad measures 7" x 10", with rounded corners and comes in a thick plastic sheet. Both sides feature full color images of Ranma. (6094/LM145) (CAUT: 4) Desk pad $5.25 TENCHI MUYO! DESK PAD #2 A two-sided full color desk pad featuring a hilarious Tenchi Muyo! parody of Star Wars. Measures 7"x10", with rounded corners, and comes in a thick plastic sheet for protection. (6094/NO162) (CAUT: 4) Desk pad $5.25 TRADING CARDS HOKUTO NO KEN TRADING CARD BOX SERIES II Here is the second of three series of trading cards based on the highly popular Fist of the Northstar manga and anime series. The format is quite different from anything we've seen before‹this collection is sold in a double box which includes 36 six-card packs of the regular premium cards, as well as 36 single card packs each containing one of 12 different chromium cards. Includes 45 premium cards, three special sub-sets, and 12 flashy chromium insert cards. Each pack contains either 6 premium cards or one special chromium card. 72 packs total (36 of each kind) per box. Fully licensed cards and produced in Italy. (CAUT: 4) Box $93.60 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOKUTO NO KEN TRADING CARD BOX A few boxes of the first series of these cool cards based on Fist of the North Star, the exciting manga series that is famous for its dynamic art, powerful heroes, and unrelenting violence. The card design is very stylish with a powerful full color, full bleed image on the front and a distinctive back which contains both the little dipper as well as the character's name in Romanized script. Six cards per pack, 36 packs per box. SRP: $1.00 per pack. (CAUT:4) Box $36.00 ************************** 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. ALIEN T/C BOX The saliva-dripping, slime-covered alien is freeze-framed for all eternity courtesy of these horrific trading cards! (007) Card PI A'S 1989 ROOKIES OF THE YEAR PROOF PANEL Scarce, limited proof panels of 4 different proof cards issued by Mother's Cookies! Also available as a Signed Edition, including chased cards hand-signed by Mark McGwire, Jose Canseco, and Walt Weiss! (ML) UNSIGNED‹Card PI SIGNED‹Card PI AUTOGRAPHED CARDS LOST IN SPACE ARCHIVES AUTOGRAPHED CHASE CARD Fans of the Lost in Space movie will be happy to know that classic memorabilia from the original LiS series has finally been unearthed. Deep from a vault comes this rare chase card that has never before been released in packs! This card also comes hand-signed by June Lockhart! (ML) Card PI MEANIE BABIES AUTOGRAPHED CHASE CARDS John Pound autographs some choice chase cards that depict some of the most disgusting Meanie Babies to date! (ML) LITTERS THE CAT‹Card PI SPHINXTER THE SPHINX‹Card PI UPCHUCK THE DUCK‹Card PI STAR TREK: DS9 AUTOGRAPHED CHASE CARDS Collectors who are likewise die-hard fans of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine are about to have their appetites satiated. These chase cards come hand-signed by the actors who portray your favorite DS9 characters. The Quark chase card is signed by Armin Shimerman; Odo is signed by Rene Auberjonois; and Dax is signed by Terry Farrell. (ML) DAX‹Card PI ODO‹Card PI QUARK‹Card PI ********************** BATMAN & ROBIN LENTICULAR BONUS BOX The Dark Knight, Boy Wonder, and Batgirl come alive on these cards that also features the threesome on a lenticular hologram card! (007) Card PI BATMAN ULTRA LENTICULAR BONUS BOX The Dark Knight icily stares down the calculative Mr. Freeze in this series that includes a collectible lenticular card of the frigid frustrated criminal! (007) Card PI BATMAN METAL LENTICULAR BONUS BOX Awesome metal cards of the Batman with a bonus Robin lenticular card to boot! (007) Card PI BATMAN SAGA OF THE DARK KNIGHT LENTICULAR BONUS BOX Relive the tragic saga of the Dark Knight with these trading cards that features George Clooney's version of the Batman on a beautiful lenticular hologram card. (007) Card PI BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 1978 WONDERBREAD T/C SET 36 different full-color cards that were originally available as a 1 card per loaf of Wonderbread deal during a two week period in 1978‹over twenty years ago! (ML). Card PI BLACK HOLE T/C BOX It's back to the day of Disney's sci-fi flick The Black Hole, when we were dazzled by new effects, cool robots, and a terrifying nothingness in space! (007) Card PI BUCK ROGERS T/C BOX Harken back to when Buck was bad, Twiggy was a riot, and Wilma was the object of every teenage boy's fantasy! (007) Card PI CLOSE ENCOUNTERS T/C BOX Steven Spielberg's sci-fi masterpiece is captured on these highly-collectible trading cards! (007) Card PI HERCULES COMPLETE T/C & CHASE CARD COLLECTION A complete collection of trading cards and chase cards that freeze-frame the power behind the series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys! (ML) Card PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A LION KING 1 WAX BONUS BOX Relive the magic behind Disney's animated film The Lion King with these full-color trading cards! (007) Card PI **************** MARK MCGWIRE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR PROOF PANEL These scarce limited edtion proof panels of 4 different proof cards were issued by Mother's Cookies during Mark's record-breaking Rookie of the Year season in 1987. (ML) Card PI MARK MCGWIRE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR SIGNED PROOF PANEL A limited edition proof panel of Mark's Rookie of the Year season hand-signed by Mark McGwire himself! (ML) Card PI MOONRAKER T/C BOX Roger Moore's 007 stays one step ahead of the metal-mouthed Jaws in these cool and rare trading cards. (007) Card PI NESTLE 1996-97 UPPER DECK SLAM DUNK T/C SET 40 different UV-coated cards only issued in a special Nestle-NBA promotion! Includes cards of Jordan, Garnett, Mouning, Pippen, Hill, Barkley, Stackhouse, Jones, Kemp, Baker, Webber, and 29 other Nestle/Upper Deck slam dunk superstars! (ML) Card PI SAILOR MOON 2 PRISMATIC TRADING CARD SET A collection of 72 different full-color prismatic trading cards plus the complete Sailor Moon prismatic promo card set of 2 cards! (ML) Card PI SAILOR MOON 2 PRISMATIC LTD ED LENTICULAR CHASE CARD SET Sailor Moon fans are in for a treat with these 6 different full-color, full-action lenticular chase cards. (ML) Card PI SAILOR MOON 2 PRISMATIC JUMBO SEND AWAY PREMIUM CARD SET Get 'em while they're hot, because these 6 different prismatic full-color jumbo-sized premium cards are positively smokin'! (ML) Card PI SIRIUS GALLERY T/C SET Fans'll go nuts over these 72 full-color cards that commemorate five years of Sirius Gallery's great artwork and fantastic stories. Features art from Joe Linser, Drew Hayes, Dark One, Roel, Kevin Taylor, and more. (ML) Card PI SIRIUS GALLERY OMNI CHROME ORIGINAL COVER CHASE CARD SET 6 different full-color chromium chase cards featuring commemorative original covers from Akiko, Roel, Poison Elves, Drama, Scary Godmother, and Animal Mystic. (ML) Card PI SPACE 1999 T/C BOX One the finest sci-fi TV series to come out of the seventies is now yours to keep courtesy of these must-have trading cards! (007) Card PI STAR TREK 30 YEARS T/C BINDERS These binders feature key scenes throughout Star Trek history. A nostalgic means for storing your collection! (007) PHASE 1‹Binder PI PHASE 2‹Binder PI PHASE 3‹Binder PI STAR TREK ORIGINAL SERIES T/C BINDERS Those Trek fans who care to watch the past adventures of the starship Enterprise will undoubtedly love this slick trading binder that harkens back to yesteryears. (007) SERIES I‹Binder PI SERIES II‹Binder PI STAR TREK VOYAGER 1 T/C BINDERS Keep in sync with monumental moments in Voyager history with these trading card binders that help keep together your mounds of Trek trading cards. (007) SERIES 1‹Binder PI SERIES 2‹Binder PI STAR TREK VOYAGER 2 SERIES 1 T/C BINDER New generations of space exploration continue‹and make for a highly-collectible binder that helps organize your trading cards! (007) Binder PI STAR TREK RODDENBERRY SETS COMPLETE COLLECTION Believe it or not, 19 different 16-card sets were produced by Gene Roddenberry in the 70's and 80's, mostly used as promotional give-aways. These sets are a must for every Star Trek collector, so get 'em while they're in the house! (007) Collection PI STAR WARS 1996 TRILOGY STICKER AND STORY ALBUM SET A complete set of all 66 full-color peel n' stick Star Wars stickers plus a beautiful full-color 22- page Star Wars sticker album in a beautiful fully-illustrated collector's box! (ML) Set PI SUPERCINEMA CARD AND BINDER COLLECTION A rich encyclopedic cinecard collection of 144 different full-color cards that replicate the original movie posters of Tarzan, Night of the Living Dead, King Kong, The Mummy, Romeo and Juliet, The Blob, Casablanca, Creature from the Black Lagoon, and more! Also included is a deluxe full- color binder with plastic sheets in a hardcover bookcase sleeve! (ML) Collection PI TOPPS 1977 STAR WARS MEXICAN PACK COLLECTION This collection contains 3 officially licensed bilingual unopened packs featuring Darth Vader, C- 3PO, and R2-D2. Each of the pack contains 2 different Topps 1st series bilingual Star Wars cards. (ML) Collection PI X-FILES SEASON 1 PROMO CARD COMPLETE COLLECTION A scarce, difficult-to-complete set of 7 different full-color promo cards never sold to the general public! (ML) Collection PI Sports Cards ********** Look for items related to Sports Cards listed under Trading Card Magazines in the Magazines section of Previews. ********** BLEACHERS FLEER 1986 MICHAEL JORDAN 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED TEXTURED CARD The first-ever basketball textured 23KT gold sculptured card featuring Michael Jordan. Limited to 5,000. Card PI SKYBOX E-X2000 KOBE BRYANT 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED TEXTURED CARD Kobe Bryant's ready to tear up the court big time on this awesome textured 23KT gold sculptured card! Card PI SKYBOX E-X2001 TIM DUNCAN 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED CARD Duncan sizes up the action on the court on this 23KT gold sculptured card. Card PI OFFICIAL NOLAN RYAN BASEBALL COLLECTION Each baseball in this collection is personally authorized by Ryan himself and features his facsimile signature on the sweet spot. It's a unique record of the most amazing career in baseball history. This set of 5 baseballs includes Jersey Retirement, 5714 Strikeouts, 7 No Hitters, 324 Wins, and Legend. Includes a free ball stand. Collection PI CHICAGOLAND ENVIROMINT MLB 1998 BRONZE MEDALLIONS Enviromint has been commemorating sports history since 1984, when it minted medallions to commemorate the Chicago Cubs' Eastern Division Championship. This year, over 70 major league baseball players will be immortalized in commemorative bronze medallions. Each player's coin includes a head shot, team, and uniform number. The reverse side has the date and American /National League logos. KEN GRIFFEY JR.‹Medallion PI TRAVIS LEE‹Medallion PI MARK MCGWIRE‹Medallion PI CAL RIPKEN‹Medallion PI ALEX RODRIGUEZ‹Medallion PI MLB 1998 BAT & SILVER MEDALLIONS These bat and silver medallion combos have been designed exclusively for Enviromint. Each laser engraved bat contains the year the club was established, club logos, name of home field, and championships. The medallions are made of .999 pure silver. Both bat and medallion contain matching serial numbers and a free display rack. BALTIMORE ORIOLES‹Bat & Medallion PI NEW YORK YANKEES‹Bat & Medallion PI FLEER ENTERTAINMENT FLEER 1998 TRADITION BASEBALL SERIES II T/C BOX This 250 card set features rookies and traded players, a seeded subset of "Unforgettable Moments," and a special Mickey Mantle card that should have been included in the 1963 set‹but never was. Also, the parallel set "Vintage 63" utilizes the design from the 1963 Fleer Baseball set! 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI FLEER 98 TRADITIONS FOOTBALL T/C BOX Similar in design to the Tradition Baseball set, this series of cards features full UV coating and gold foil stamping! 36 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI FLEER 98 THUNDER FOOTBALL T/C BOX Bone-crunching, heaven-roaring action rules the football field with this 250 card set that features killer inserts "Boss," "Number Crushers," "Star Burst," "Quick Strike," "Destination End Zone," and "Autographics." 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI FLEER SPORTS ILLUSTRATED BASEBALL WORLD SERIES FEVER T/C BOX This 150-card series includes 20 classic covers from Sports Illustrated. Plus, parallel sets that pay a fitting tribute to the ever-popular sports magazine, including "Extra Edition," and "First Edition." Inserts include "Reggie Jackson's Picks," "MVP Collection," "Autumn Excellence," "Autumn Excellence Gold," and "Autographs." 24 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI METALLIC IMPRESSIONS BABE RUTH II METAL T/C SET Babe Ruth is back on metal with these awesome collector cards that feature 5 classic shots of the most dominant player in baseball history! On the backs you'll find excellent commentary and insight on what made Ruth a larger-than-life hero. (CAUT: 1) Set PI PACIFIC TRADING CARDS PACIFIC 1998 OMEGA BASEBALL CARDS This 250-card series features 3 images, foil and etching on the front, with heavy statistical categories by career on the back. Inserts include: "Big League.Com," full foil and etching cards with cyberspace-like fronts and players' web sites on the back; "Prisms," cards with full foil and a unique patterned background; "Face to Face," cards with two different players on each front that have logical matchups to each other; and the Hobby-only "Electro-Optical Portraits," cards featuring new technology: laser-cut portraits ³behind² front photos with a laser-cut image on the back. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. NOTE: Not available in Canada. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI PACIFIC 1998 BIG LEAGUERS.COM BASEBALL CARDS America's favorite pastime is complemented with this 800-card series that features a web address to reach every player in Major League Baseball, BigLeaguers.com! Also included will be a 50-card subset featuring the fifty best players in baseball, a second photo card for these super-stars, each featuring a different photo than their regular card‹but featuring the same numbering as their first card! Also included in series packs will be special Web playing cards allowing collectors a chance to win prizes (1 per pack). 9 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP per pack: $1.49. (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Box PI PACIFIC 1998 NHL CARDS This 400 to 450-card base set is the first NHL product of the year! Inserts include: Cramer¹s Choice (a 10-card set featuring the best players per position‹1:721 packs), Gold Crown Die-Cuts (36 star players‹1:37 packs), Team Checklists (one per team‹2:37 packs), and a special 20-card set (unnamed at this point) featuring ink on foil (4:37 packs). PLUS: look for these Hobby-Only exclusive subsets: Platinum Blue Parallel (a parallel series of the regular series‹1:73 packs), Timelines (a three-card set featuring great moments in a player¹s career), and 99 serially-numbered variant sets of the regular insert set, featuring changes to the card front backgrounds. 12 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP per pack: $2.19. (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Box PI PLAYOFF PLAYOFF 1998 ABSOLUTE SSD T/C BOX An awesome 200 card set including a 36 card Draft Pick subset on 30 point silver holographic foil board. Fronts feature either the NFC or AFC logo, include foiled stamping, and sport a dual player image. Two levels of hobby exclusive parallels include 25 serial-numbered sets with gold foil. Inserts include: "Platinum Quads,"; "Stadium Checklist," featuring one star player against a graphic of a home stadium; "Draft Picks," highlighting 32 players expected to make their mark; "Pro Bowl," featuring 20 Pro Bowl performers; "Contendors Preview," featuring die-cut leather football designs; "AFC/NFC Trophies," spotlighting 5 players each from the Broncos and Packers, "Signed, Scaled, Delivered" featuring autographed Dan Marino cards; and "Bonus Draft Pick Set." 3 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI PLAYOFF 1998 PRESTIGE FOOTBALL T/C BOX 200 cards that feature player images printed on etched silver foil with team colors! A 36-card Draft Pick subset features statistical biographies and career stats. Two levels of exclusive hobby parallels feature red foil and gold foil treatments. Inserts include: "Draft Picks"; "Draft Pick Parallel"; "Best of the NFL," with sports die-cut design and the NFL shield printed on silver foil board; "Inside the Numbers"; "'97 Award Winning Performers," with die-cut trophy design printed on foil board; "Alma Mater," including 3 players from the same college; "Checklist"; "Playoff Honors," featuring a "Playoff" logo printed on black foil; and "Signed, Sealed, and Delivered," featuring autographed Dan Marino cards and an entry blank to be sent in for a monthly drawing. 5 cards per pack. 16 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI SAM BOBBING HEAD DOLLS They duck and weave like nobody's business: they're cool Bobbing Head Dolls, with lifelike noggins of your favorite sports figures tremblin' atop their bodies! (CAUT: 1) ALEX RODRIGUEZ‹Doll PI BOB GRIESE‹Doll PI TOPPS BOWMAN 1998 BEST BASEBALL CARDS The current stars and the top prospects in the game are reflected in this 200 card series that sports gold and silver designs on borderless 24 pt. stock. Parallel cards include sequentially numbered "Refractors" and "Atomic Refractors." Also look for "Bowman's Best Autographs" " Bowman's Best Autographed Refractors," Bowman's Best Autographed Atomic Refractors." Inserts include "Double Sided Mirror Image Fusion," with the top 4 players from the AL and NL; "Double Sided Mirror Image Fusion Refractors" (sequentially numbered to 100); "Double Sided Mirror Image Fusion Atomic Refractors" (sequentially numbered to 25); "Bowman's Best Performers," featuring 10 players with the best 1997 Minor League stats; "Bowman's Best Performers Refractors," (sequentially numbered to 200); and "Bowman's Best Performers Atomic Refractors," (sequentially numbered to 50). ?? card per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI TOPPS 1998 CHROME FOOTBALL CARDS A new 165 chromium card series with bite! Inserts include: "Refractor Parallel" featuring refractor versions of all 165 cards; "Seasons Best"; "Season's Best Refractors," featuring holographic chromium stock; "Hidden Gems," showing top players taken late in the draft; "Hidden Gems Refractors"; "Measure of Greatness"; and "Measure of Greatness Refractors." 4 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI TOPPS 1998 FOOTBALL FINEST SERIES 1 CARDS This 125-card series features the "Finest Protector" on each regular card. Inserts include: "Finest Refractors," "Finest Non-Protector," "Double-Sided Mystery Finest" (with each player paired with other players on double-sided cards), "Centurion Sequentially Numbered Refractors" (sequentially numbered cards of the top players), and "Undergrads." 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 1998 SPX FINITE FOOTBALL SERIES I CARDS Advanced technology and sequentially numbered cards provide the ultimate in collectibility. 90 regular cards feature the best players in the NFL on die-cut cards; 30 "Playmakers" subset cards showcase thirty of the big play specialists in the NFL; 30 "Youth Movement" subset cards depict the most collectible rookies; 20 "Pure Energy" subset cards highlight players with abundant energy; and 10 "Heroes of the Game" subset cards focus on the ultimate players in the NFL today. Also, a Radiance parallel set incorporates a gold foil treatment, and a Spectrum parallel set incorporates rainbow foil technology. 3 cards per pack. 18 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Europe. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI UPPER DECK 1998 COLLECTORS CHOICE BASEBALL FACTORY CARD SET This 530-card series features 367 bordered regular cards and 63 top players on full bleed cards. Subsets include: "Golden Jubilee" celebrates the 50th anniversary of modern trading card collecting; "Cover Glory" showcases 18 players on magazine cover-styled cards; "Rookie Class" sports 45 of the Major's top first year performers; "Top of the Charts" features '97 key leaders; and "Masked Marauders" depicts nine players wearing the new catcher's helmet. 530 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Europe. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI UPPER DECK 1998 UD CHOICE FOOTBALL SERIES I FACTORY SET This 255-card series features new photography of top NFL veterans and rookies. Look for full bleed regular cards that highlight top players on non-bordered cards; "Star Quest" insert cards, "Rookie Class" subset features top draft picks from the April 1998 NFL draft; and drawings from "Draw Your Own Trading Card" contest winners are featured. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Europe. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI UPPER DECK 1998 FOOTBALL CARDS This 255-card series features the top NFL veterans and rookies with awesome photography! Inserts include: "SuperPowers," which capture players that have a chance at a Super bowl ring in 1998; "Define the Game," which highlight some of the most collectible names in football; "Constant Threat," which features players who have potential to impact the outcome of any game; and "UK Exclusive," two hobby-only parallels of the entire 255-card regular set! Plus, "Game Jersey Cards" and "Hobby-Only Game Jersey Cards." 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Europe. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI UPPER DECK 1998/99 UD CHOICE HOCKEY CARDS This new 55-card UD Choice offers collectors all of the traditional features of Collectors Choice with a fresh new look. Each card will have a special "Previews" 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. & Europe. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI UPPER DECK 1998 ROAD TO CUP CARDS Action packed photography captures all the excitement from races such as Daytona, Las Vegas, and Talladega. Relive the speed with this 120 card set that brings you closer to racing than ever before. Inserts include: "Winning Material," which contain a used piece of engine and race-worn firesuit; "Cup Quest" cards; "50th Anniversary" cards, featuring superstars from the past 50 years; and "Cover Story" cards hand-picked from the editors of Tuff Stuff and Winston Cup Scene. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Europe. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI UPPER DECK 1998-99 UD CHOICE SERIES 1 BASKETBALL CARDS A 200-card set featuring the latest photography of the NBA athletes. Features a "Draw Your Own Trading Card" contest, where the winning contestant could be included in a 1999-2000 subset; "Mini Bobbing-Head" cards showcase 30 players in a bobbing-head doll style; "StarQuest" insert cards; "Choice Reserve" cards use a unique foil treatment; and "Prime Choice Reserve" features hobby-exclusive parallels that use holographic foil treatment and sequential numbering. 12 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. & Europe. (CAUT: 1 & 3) Box PI WHEELS SPORTS GROUP WHEELS 98 RACE CARDS A 100-card base set individually numbered with a custom NASCAR 50th Anniversary logo foil treatment. Inserts include: "Custom Shop," interactive cards that let you mix and match design possibilities; "Double Take," which let you change the exposure of the card front; "Jackpot," features Winston Cup's biggest winners over the past 5 years; "Green Flag" depicts NASCAR's fiercest cars on emerald green, foil stamped cards; "50th Anniversary"; and "Golden" includes a custom NASCAR 50th Anniversary logo foil treatment. Also expect Certified Authentic Autographed Cards and a #0 Mark Martin Las Vegas Championship Card. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) Box PI ******************** Non-Sports Cards BENCHWARMERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BENCHWARMER 1997 CARDS Bench Warmer is back and better than ever, with a 100-card series featuring the world's most beautiful women, including Pamela Anderson! Be on the lookout for the sexy "Ruby Gold" parallel set. Inserts include: "Pamela Chromium," "Pamela Refractors," "Bench Warmer Chromium," "Bench Warmer Refractor," and "Bench Warmer Authentic Autograph." 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI *************** COMIC IMAGES SOUTH PARK CARDS So I said, "Dude, I found this trading card set." And he was, like, "Dude." And I was, like, "Dude!" And then we all sat together on the sofa, watched "Jesus and Pals," ate Cheesy Poofs, looked at each other, and said "Sweeeet." And it's a fact that this South Park trading card set is sweet. Each card is based on episodes of the number one hit animated show from Comedy Central. You'll get 72 outrageous South Park cards on 24 pt. stock. Plus, on the backs of the cards you'll find info about the show, episode guides, and bios of South Park's famous citizens. And there are even subsets on Kenny dying, Chef singing, and 6 rare die-cut chase cards! Dude! 7 cards per pack. 30 packs per box.(58050) Box PI SOUTH PARK TRADING CARD BINDER Do your South Park trading cards justice by grabbing this custom printed binder that comes packed with nine 9-pocket pages, plus an uncut 6-card press sheet! (58350) Binder $19.95 CORNERSTONE COMMUNICATIONS KISS SERIES II CARDS This Master Series of cards contains 90 cards featuring the baddest of the bad‹KISS! Prepare yourself for truly funky chase cards and some of the incredible images that have made the band world famous! Featuring awesome full color photos from various sources, including never-before- seen shots from the personal collection of official KISS photographer Barry Levine! Also, text by noted KISS-ologiest Robert Conte contains revealing biographies and detailed discographies. Look for randomly inserted chase cards that will drive wild, they'll drive you crazy! 9 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 1) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #7 (Jul97) Box PI KISS SERIES II T/C BINDER Complete the look of your Kiss card collection with this nifty binder that features cover art that's different than the previously offered Kiss Series I binder. (CAUT: 1) Binder PI DYNAMIC FORCES STAR OF THE MONTH CREATORS ALTERNATE UNIVERSE CARDS No super-heroes allowed! This 90-card series boasts a mixture of the best of indies around: Starchild, Strangers in Paradise, Poison Elves, Kabuki, THB, A Distant Soil, Wandering Star, Wolff & Byrd, and Hilly Rose, all courtesy of creators like Drew Hayes, David Mack, Paul Pope, James Owen, Colleen Doran, Teri S. Wood, Terry Moore, Batton Lash, and BC Boyer. As a special bonus, each creator will sign 100 of their cards for random inclusion in boxes. 8 cards per pack. (STAR2855) Box PI ******************** EL NINO GRAPHICS BIG UNS #3 RACKS PROMO CARD SETS Now bigger and better, this very fulsome trading card set exposes the great Big 'Uns with color cards that are UV coated on the fronts and backs. No computer alterations here‹these cards focus on 100% homegrown busts. The pictures on these cards are truly worth a thousand words! Also available as a signed set by three girls, including one extra mystery card. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹Set PI SGN.‹Set PI HIGHLAND MINT STAR TREK NEXT GENERATION SILVER MEDALLION SET New Star Trek nickel silver medallions that'll last you a lifetime. Featured on one coin are Commander Spock and Lieutenant Uhura. The second coin features Chief Engineer Scott and Doctor McCoy. These coins are actual currency from the Republic of Liberia! Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 4) Set MSRP: $24.95 HORSE STAR CARDS JOCKEY TRADING CARDS The leading jockeys from across the country are featured in these 1998 Jockey Trading Cards. The cards include male and female jockeys, both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred riders. The cards depict the riders after or during their major victories in the previous year. Features Gary Stevens on Silver Charm after winning the Kentucky Derby, Pat Day on Favorite Trick after the Breeders' Cup Juvenile, and Mike Smith on Skip Away after winning the Breeders' Cup Classic. SET MSRP: $30.00 BOX PI HOT SHOTS HOT SHOTS 98 TRILOGY PART 1 FOIL BOX An awesome 72-card set that contains a 27-card "Salute To Jenna" subset and checklist. Other specialty cards include a 9-card "Double Shot" subset, three different "Hidden Treasure" jumbo card sets, three "Stand-Up" bonus cards, a gold foil stamped Parallel Set, and transparencies. ?? cards per pack. ?? packs per box. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Box PI HOT SHOTS 98 TRILOGY PART 2 FOIL BOX This 72-card set contains a 27-card Update Set of the 1992 Premier Edition cards and checklist, plus randomly inserted specialty cards. You'll love how the 27-card Update Set features new photos of models who use their real names! Includes a 9-card subset of Cathleen, a gold foil stamped Parallel Set, and one autograph. ?? cards per pack. ?? packs per box. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Box PI ILLUSTRATION STUDIO FATAL BEAUTY MASTER FACTORY SET This large 90-card set doesn't miss one single dark or heroic female fantasy. They're all here: Amazons, Egyptian Queens, Priestesses, Sirens, Vampires, Damsels, Nymphs, Barbarians and just plain Babes. Loaded with ample bad-girls and beauties these premium cards deliver nothing but the highest quality art, all previously unpublished and ready for your bad girl collection. Also available as a signed set MATURE AUDIENCES REG.‹Set PI SGN.‹Set PI INKWORKS 007 WOMEN OF JAMES BOND T/C BOX Inkworks' exclusive premium trading card series captures all the excitement and beauty of the Bond women. Expect to see Good Girls and Bad Girls from all 18 Bond films, rare behind-the- scenes photos, and "Connery's Girls: A Double Feature." Chase cards include "The Spies Who Loved Me," "Bond's Best," and "The Bond Mystery Girl." 5 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI 007 WOMEN OF JAMES BOND CARD BINDER This binder is specifically designed to hold your complete set of Women of James Bond cards, with a special color cover! Binder $17.95 JAPAN PRINTING RESIDENT EVIL CHROMIUM CARDS This 90-card Chromium series features horrific computer art from both Resident Evil and Resident Evil 2 video games, including all your favorite characters. With superior card designs and packaging by Jim Lee's Wildstorm Productions, you won't want to miss this scary world of survival horror! Chase subsets include HoloFoil cards, State-of-the-Art chase cards, and 1 rare art card by Jim Lee. (CAUT: 4) Set PI SILVER STAR ENTERTAINMENT LEGENDS OF EROTICA SERIES II CARD SET This card set has brought out the true beauty of Veronica hart, who has been a major player both in front of the camera as well as a director, producer, and writer of adult film and video. This full- color UV coated, 14 pt. stock set comes signed and numbered by Hart. Includes 27 cards and 1 Transparency card based on photos past and present. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. (CAUT: 3) Set PI SPY GUISE JAMES BOND CARD SET IN BRIEFCASE Reproducing the James Bond Bubble Gum cards that were first issued in 1964. These cards were later withdrawn from the market after they were found to be too provocative. But now they're back, and you get to see the stunning pinup poses of Bond women featured in the first three 007 movies: Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Goldfinger. Limited to 5,000 sets. Includes a mini "Q's briefcase" emblazzoned with a 007 gold logo. Set SRP: $35.00 WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH WILDSTORM GALLERY TRADING CARDS Wildstorm Productions presents this dazzling, 126-card series of oversized trading cards, featuring fully-painted artwork of your favorite Wildstorm characters and teams. Contributors include Julie Bell, Dan Brereton, Joe Chiodo, Dave Dorman, John Estes, Bo Hampton, Jon J. Muth, Jerry Ordway, Joe Phillips, George Pratt, Bill Sienkiewicz, Ken Steacy, John K. Snyder III, Mark Texeira, Matt Wagner, and many more. Bonus card subsets include: 12 famous battle paintings and a special six-card set examining Wildstorm¹s most popular characters. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (#05-TC-WG-95) (STAR1119) Box PI ****************** GAMES SECTION ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT THE WAY OF THE SCORPION CLAN BOOK Way of the Scorpion is the complete rules supplement for the Scorpion Clan and includes advanced poisons, rules for playing the Bayushi Courtier, the Shosuro Assassin and the long-awaited "truth." about the Scorpion/Ninja myth. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before is ships to comic book specialty retailers. (3008) (CAUT: 4) SC, 122pg $14.95 TOMB OF LUCHIBAN BOXED SET This boxed set contains preliminary adventures, a complete map of the tomb, and all the information needed to run a multi-faceted adventure series deep into the heart of corruption and foul magics. (3012) (CAUT: 4) SC $29.95 WAY OF SHADOW: NINJA INVESTIGATIONS OF KITSUKI KAAGI The second in a series of Game Master hardcovers, this book lets you read of Kaagi's investigations. You'll find notes and maps in the sidebars that will show you how to turn the adventures in Kaagi's journal into ninja campaigns. (3013) (CAUT: 4) HC, 156pg $24.95 A TRAVELERS GUIDE TO THE CRANE PROVINCES This travelogue is packed with more history, more settings, more maps, more GMCs and more information on the culture of Rokugan. Includes two 5" x 7" booklets. (4511) (CAUT: 4) Set $8.95 ******************* Look for Shadis listed under Games Magazines in the Magazines section of Previews. ******************* AVALANCHE PRESS SURVIVAL OF THE WITLESS A fast-paced, cynical card game based on the tenure process at an American university. Publish, perish, or just get even. Includes 272 cards, 40 markers, and one die. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before is ships to comic book specialty retailers. (APL201) (CAUT: 4) Boxed $28.00 AVALON HILL RUNEQUEST SLAYERS The newest incarnation of a classic game. Where the original involved number-intensive mechanics, Slayers is more intuitive. Where the original involved lengthy and intricate campaigns, Slayers is characterized by quick and fierce battles. Still, you get realistic and deadly combat, 3- dimensional character personalities, and more. (110) (CAUT: 4) SC, FC $24.95 CHAOSIUM THE CREATURE COMPANION This collection of over 100 creatures for Call of Cthulhu contains all the game statistics for each monster, as well as a travelogue of additional detail from the famed Mythos explorer Sir Hansen Poplan. Contains previous material from Ye Booke Of Monstres I & II. (CH23754) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 MYTHOS CLASSIC COLLECTION GAME CENTER Includes a sampling of all Classic Mythos sets. The MCC includes: one Mythos Standard edition set with two pre-constructed decks, three expeditions of the Miskatonic University booster packs, six Cthulhu Rising booster packs, six Legends of the Necronomicon booster packs, eight Dreamlands booster packs, and a random Mythos card signed by the artist. All Mythos cards are fully compatible with one another. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before is ships to comic book specialty retailers. (1310) (CAUT: 4) Game Center $80.00 NO MAN'S LAND The first adventure in our GenCon Cthulhu Master's Tournament series. The setting is World War One, the Arden Forest. You are members of the famous Lost Battalion, confronted not only by the Nazis, but also by the arcane forces of the Cthulhu Mythos. Comes with 6 pre-generated characters, but you can generate your own or adapt it to an ongoing campaign. (CH2385) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $12.95 DAISYREEL PRODUCTIONS THE JAMES BOND 007 MOVIE TRIVIA GAME Packaged in a round, film cannister-style illustrated box, this fun trivia game features over 1,400 questions based on the film adventures of Ian Fleming¹s James Bond! Take turns as individual players or teams answering questions about the movies. The first to fill their scorecard wins! Includes two inner boxes, one with question cards, the other with score-keeping sheets and a pencil (of the non-laser beam variety!). (CAUT: 4) Game $24.99 DECIPHER STARS OF THE MONTH Star Trek STAR TREK: FIRST CONTACT BOOSTER PACK The heart of the most popular, best-received Star Trek film since the early '80s is captured in this 130 card expansion set that introduces the Borg. Packed with excitement, the set will feature Picard, Data, the Borg Queen, Zefram Cochrane, and the Enterprise-E. 9 cards per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (STAR7364) (CAUT: 3) Pack MSRP: $2.50 STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION 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. (188/STAR7108)‹Game $25.00 KLINGON ED. (189/STAR7109)‹Game $25.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION ALTERNATE UNIVERSE BOOSTER PACK Explore the alternate universes that spring from all the various Next Generation episodes with this series of expansion cards! 15-cards per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (157/STAR7050) (CAUT: 3) Pack SRP: $3.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Q CONTINUUM BOOSTER PACK The Federation¹s 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. (161/STAR2828) (CAUT: 3) Pack SRP: $3.00 ********************** Star Wars STAR WARS DAGOBAH UNLIMITED BOOSTER PACK Use these booster packs to guide you through the mucky wilderness of Dagobah, where a Jedi's training taxes you to the limit! 9 cards per pack. These are white border versions of the original cards. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack MSRP: $2.50 STAR WARS ESB HOTH UNLIMITED BOOSTER PACK The frozen Hoth wasteland can leave you a brittle and cold casualty if you don't take the right precautions‹like grabbing up some booster packs whenever you get the chance! 15 cards per pack. These are white border versions of the original cards. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack MSRP: $3.00 STAR WARS NEW HOPE UNLIMITED BOOSTER PACK For hope to exist in the grip of the Empire, these essential booster packs will become your most valuable assets! 15 cards per pack. These are white border versions of the original cards. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack MSRP: $3.00 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. (218/STAR7121) (CAUT: 3) Pack SRP: $3.00 STAR WARS JABBA¹S PALACE BOOSTER PACK You¹ve taken on the Empire, now take on the Hutt! In the scorching desert sands of Tatooine, many new allies can be found for the continuing quest to dominate the Star Wars collectible card game! This new expansion set will most likely include Jabba the Hutt and his cohorts, along with some new surprises! 15 cards per pack. NOTE: This item is not available outside North America, the UK, and Puerto Rico. (220/STAR7640) (CAUT: 3) Pack $3.00 STAR WARS UNLIMITED BOOSTER PACK White-bordered, unlimited cards for those who don¹t just want to collect, but who want to play until their cards look like wet cardboard! Save your black-borders for collecting, but you¹ve got to play with these! Guaranteed to give you the edge in the ongoing war of long ago! 15 cards per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (207/STAR1720) (CAUT: 3) SRP: $3.00 ************** DREAM POD 9 Heavy Gear HEAVY GEAR: NORTHERN STRIKE SQUADRON This combination of 2 Jagers and 3 Hunters will hold their own on almost any occasion. These highly detailed pewter miniatures are 1/144th scale models and come with separate arms and backpacks to make posing easier. (DP9-203) (CAUT: 4) Boxed $24.95 HEAVY GEAR: SOUTHERN STRIKE CADRE The Southern Strike Cadre is made up of 2 black Mambas and 3 Jagers. These highly detailed pewter miniatures are 1/144th scale models and come with separate arms and backpacks to make posing easier. (DP9-204) (CAUT: 4) SC $21.95 TRIBE 8: WEAVER'S ASSISTANT AND SCREEN This booklet includes detailed advice on creating and running a heroic campaign, a fully-detailed quest to start things off, outlines of several subsequent quests, statistics for useful non-player characters and several play aids. The Weaver's Assistant also comes packaged with the Tribe 8 Weaver's Screen. (DP9-802) (CAUT: 4) SC, 48pg + Screen $19.95 EDEN STUDIOS ABDUCTION DECK Play an abductee trying to escape an ever-changing alien vessel in this non-collectible card game set in the Conspiracy X world! The real challenge, as you'll later find out, is to keep the other abductees from escaping first! 72 cards per deck. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (EDN2301) (CAUT: 4) Deck SRP: $10.00 AEGIS HANDBOOK: PLAYERS HANDBOOK With expanded Aegis recruitment, new backgrounds, more character traits, and the newest equipment, you are now prepared for what lies ahead. This sourcebook also details how to conduct investigations and cover-ups. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (EDN0001) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pg $23.00 ATLANTIS RISING: THE ATLANTEAN SOURCEBOOK The most human of all aliens, the enigmatic Atlanteans may be humanity's greatest enemy‹or possibly our only hope. Will they help us climb to their heights or will they send us tumbling down into an eternity of servitude as their slaves? New character backgrounds and complete rules on Atlantean nanotechnology. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (EDN0002) (CAUT: 4) SC, 112pg $17.00 TERRA INCOGNITO: INTERNATIONAL SOURCEBOOK This sourcebook provides new enemies and allies for Aegis Cells, as well as new gear and traits. Find out about the world, and the conspiracies beyond American shores. Be careful, friend. Terra Incognito includes details about the global "World Order," and rules for creating agents of conspiratorial groups in other countries. (EDN0007) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg $20.00 FASA Battletech BATTLETECH TECHNICAL READOUT: 3060 Contains illustrations and complete game statistics for the latest Inner Sphere and Clan BattleMechs, tanks, hovercraft, VTOLs, and more. (8622) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 DRAGONS SOURCEBOOK This sourcebook for Earthdawn reveals the mysterious and magically powerful creatures in all of Barsaive. But the separate society that they have so carefully cultivated is about to end, for a rogue dragon has violated centureis of tradition by exposing the dragons' secrets and their plans for Barsaive's future. (6118) (CAUT: 4) SC $22.00 STAR OF THE MONTH Earthdawn EARTHDAWN RPG SC Explore the Blood Wood, chat with the Elven Court, or discover what remains of the world after the devastation by the Scourge. This hardbound rulebook details everything players and gamemasters need to explore the world of Earthdawn. Different races, disciplines, and supernatural creatures are detailed in 32 massive color plates. (6001/STAR1169) SC $20.00 *************** Shadowrun SHADOWRUN: PSYCHOTROPE NOVEL by Lisa Smedman It started out as a simple Matrix run, but now Seattle's top five deckers are trapped inside a nightmarish virtual landscape where jacking out is an impossibility. But in the computer-generated netherworld, there is only one thing that can be trusted. And it isn't the sense... (5713) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 SHADOWRUN THIRD EDITION The popular fantasy cyberpunk game gets updated, revised, and improved! This revision presents core rules in a more user-friendly style that helps new players understand the game and gives experienced players a fresh angle on their ongoing games. Also, the Shadowrun timeline is updated! (7001) (CAUT: 4) SC $25.00 FIVE RINGS PUBLISHING Deadlands CCG SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 1998 DEADLANDS DOOMTOWN EPISODE 7 COMBO You'll have to pinch yourself from time to time to see if you haven't wandered into Joe R. Lansdale's Jonah Hex tale, "Two Gun Mojo." This is the next installment of weirdness and death as you attempt to control the town of Gammora. Get ready to work with a whole posse of hucksters, gunslingers, saloon girls, lawmen, villains, and a few supernatural surprises with these starter decks and booster packs that keep you ahead of the game. (FRP07012) (CAUT: 4) STARTER DECK MSRP: $8.99 BOOSTER PACK MSRP: $2.99 Hidden Emperor LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS HIDDEN EMPEROR EPISODE 4 COMBO Keep your warring factions pressing forward in battle as you take control of the Empire with these Starter Decks and Booster Packs. (FRP05536) (CAUT: 4) STARTER DECK MSRP: $8.99 BOOSTER PACK MSRP: $2.99 ********************* Legends of the Burning Sands SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN OCTOBER 1998! LEGEND OF THE BURNING SANDS EPISODE 5 COMBO This trading card game put you in the heart of the chaos between the Clans, where the various factions in Rokugan do not sleep easily. The word arrives from the Imperial Palace that Toturi has vanished, and now peace is in doubt. Players and collectors have the thrill of using these essential Starter Decks and Booster Packs to see the adventures of various Clans in Rokugan trying to take control of an Empire in transition. (FRP05706) (CAUT: 4) STARTER DECK MSRP: $8.99 BOOSTER PACK MSRP: $2.99 ********************** GAMES WORKSHOP CHAOS SPACE MARINE BIKE Chaos Space Marine bikers are deadly and highly mobvile close assault troopers. They employ the speed and maneuverability of bikes in the same way as their enemies, and are always armed to the teeth with powerful close combat weapons. Contains 1 Chaos Marine and bike. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0466) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $14.99 ORK BUGGY War Buggies zoom across the battlefield firing lethal blasts from the mounted Multi-Melta. Anything that isn't green, look out! 1 model per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0735) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $18.50 PLASTIC SKAVEN BOX SET Individual Skaven are often ill-disciplined and cowardly, but in packs Skaven become bold. In battle, Skaven forma a hoard which overwhelms the foe in a terrifying avalanche of insane rat- warriors. 8 items per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0746) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $12.50 PLASTIC SKELETON HORSEMAN BOX SET With the ability to ride through solid objects, Undead Horsemen make a fast and maneuverable unit! 3 models per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0780) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $12.50 PLASTIC BEASTMEN BOX SET Found in the Chaos wastes and the darkest forests, Beastmen loathe other creatures, but despise humans above all else. Beastment fight with a brutal lack of discipline and an unmatched savagery! 8 models per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0738) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $12.50 PLASTIC BRETONNIAN KNIGHTS BOX SET In battle, the Knights of the Realm rally to the King to crush the enemies of Bretonnia. 2 models per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0665) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $9.99 PLASTIC LIZARDMEN SKINKS BOX SET They are the most agile units ready for their masters to command. They are the Lizardmen, and shoot great volleys of poisoned arrows into the ranks of their enemies. 10 models per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0664) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $12.50 SPACE MARINE RHINO The high speed and armored hull of the Rhino allows Space marine Squads to be quickly transported to vital points of the battlefield. 1 model per box. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0743) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $19.99 SPACE MARINE ATTACK BIKE The Attack Bike comes standard with twin-linked bolters, auto-launchers, and a multi-melta or heavy bolter. This boxed set contains 1 highly detailed plastic motor bike, as well as 1 plastic Space Marine rider, pewter bike bits, and 1 pewter Space Marine gunner. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0467) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Box $19.99 SPACE MARINE BIKE Space Marine Bikes hurtle into battle, the awesome sound of roaring engines and bolter fire spelling doom for their enemies. This boxed set contains 1 highly detailed plastic motor bike, as well as 1 plastic Space Marine Rider. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (0732) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC $12.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARHAMMER 40K STARTER PAINT SET Comes with 9 paints, 2 brushes, and a squad of 5 plastic Space marines. Colors included are Blood Red, Skull White, Chaos Black, Snakebite Leather, Bad Moon Yellow, Dark Angels Green, Ultramarines Blue, Bronzed Flesh, and Boltgun Metal. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (977628) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Set $19.99 O/A WARHAMMER STARTER PAINT SET Comes with 9paints, 2 brushes, and a unit of 5 plastic Lizardman Saurus Warriors. Colors included are Blood Red, Skull White, Chaos Black, Bestial Brown, Sunburst Yellow, Goblin Green, Enchanted Blue, Elf Flesh, and Chainmail. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (97727) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Set $19.99 ************* LAST UNICORN GAMES STAR TREK TNG CORE RPG GAME BOOK This core rulebook sets the tone for other forthcoming RPG games that will focus on the planets, races, and technology of the Star Trek: The Next Generation universe. As a member of Starfleet, you are invited to become the actors in your own ST:NG episodes and stories! Venture into the final frontier as a Starfleet officer, explorer, or diplomat. NOTE: Not available outside Norht America. (25000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) HC, 288pg, FC $30.00 STAR TREK TNG RPG NARRATORS TOOL KIT An indispensable resource! Includes all the necessities for creating larger-than-life adventures in the final frontier. This kit gives you expanded sections on story and adventure design, plus storytelling hints and design tricks. NOTE: Not available outside Norht America. (25001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 64pg, b&w $15.00 PINNACLE DEADLANDS: HELL ON EARTH RULEBOOK This is the big secret that's been hinted at since 1996: the sequel to the award-winning Deadlands: The Weird West! It's a whole new setting to complement the Weird West! (6000) (CAUT: 4) HC, 224pg, PC $30.00 RADIATION SCREEN The Marshal's screen for Hell on Earth is here! Everything you need to run the game all up on a sturdy cardboard for easy reference is at your fingertips. Comes shrinkwrapped with a 48-page booklet featuring the first Hell on Earth adventure. (6001) (CAUT: 4) SC + Screen $15.00 WORMS! The Weird West takes our heroes to the salt flats outside of the City o' Gloom in this seventh of the Dime Novel series for Deadlands. The first half of this book is fiction, and the other half is an adventure based on that fiction. (9006) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $4.95 TSR STARS OF THE MONTH Advanced D&D AD&D‹WIZARD'S SPELL COMPENDIUMS VOL. 1-3 Wizards are one of the game's most popular character classes, making these twin volumes a tremendously handy set of guides for both players and DMs. Both volumes collect every official wizard spell for the AD&D game from the Player's Handbook, Tome of Magic, Complete Wizard's Handbook, Dragon and Polyhedron magazines, and a multitude of other AD&D game accessories, adventures, and supplements. SC, 288pg, b&w VOL. 1 (2165/STAR2973) $24.95 VOL. 2 (2168/STAR7256) $24.95 VOL. 3 (2175/STAR7532) $24.95 ********************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 1998! AD&D WIZARDS SPELL COMPENDIUM VOLUME 4 Completing the monumental collection of every official wizard spell for the AD&D game. The spells collected here are from the Player's Handbook, Tome of Magic, Complete Wizard's Handbook, a multitude of AD&D game accessories, adventures, and supplements, as well as the Dragon and Polyhedron magazines. (TSR02177) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $24.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH Alternity ALTERNITY PLAYERS HANDBOOK This manual‹similar in style to the AD&D Players Handbook‹ contains all the rules necessary for creating characters for the far-future science-fiction role-playing game, Alternity. (2800/STAR7635) SC, 8x11, 256pg $29.95 *************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 1998! DATAWARE This book features rules, game statistics, and descriptions of computers, robots, androids, Ais, and virtual reality for use in any Alternity game setting. Includes rules for robot and AI Pcs and NPCs, as well as suggestions for customizing the material for your campaign. (02811) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $16.95 Dragonlance THE BESTIARY A vital resource of friends and foes for the heroes of Krynn. Creatures only touched on in earlier books are now fully detailed, with information on their habits, lairs, diets, and legends, to add to gaming variety and excitement. Includes information on creatures never before offered for use with the SAGA rules system. (09564) (CAUT: 4) SC, 240pg, FC $24.95 ART OF THE DRAGONLANCE SAGA After being out of print for several years, the ultimate coffeetable art book that set the bar for all others is reissued on top quality paper stock, accompanied by text revealing the creative process behind each painting. (084777) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $19.99 ******************** STAR OF THE MONTH LEAVES FROM THE INN OF THE LAST HOME This companion to the Dragonlance Saga contains everything fans need to know about the world of Krynn. TSR brings this long out-of-print book back for the new generation of fans ready to explore the wonderful creations of fan favorites Weis and Hickman. It contains stories and details alluded to in the books, plus maps, recipes, songs, legends, and other fun tidbits that fill in the cracks of the novels. (8446/STAR3335) SC $18.95 ***************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 1998! Forgotten Realms CITY OF RAVENS BLUFF In these pages the city is developed section by section, with color maps and details of many ships, personalities, and visitors. Though it sits in the Forgotten Realms, the city of Ravens Bluff fits well into any campaign world. Thriving as a trade port between the Moonsea and the lands of Cormyr, adventurers are always welcome and can always manage their services. (09575) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg, PC $24.95 SHADOW STONE NOVEL A young mage comes of age and learns the price of power. His abilities are tremendous, and his teachers see a great future for him. But will he be tempted by the dark powers of the Shadow Stone? (08587) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH FORGOTTEN REALMS CAMPAIGN 2ND EDITION BOXED SET This re-formatted set includes three 96-page sourcebooks, four poster-size maps sheets, 16 Monstrous Compendium sheets, six cards, and one poster. Perfect for long-time players looking for a new spin on an old favorite, as well as for first-time FR campaigners. Boxed. (1085/STAR3019) Boxed $30.00 **************************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 1998! Greyhawk THE STAR CAIRNS The Star Cairns begins a new epic exploring the cursed tombs of ancient kings and wizards to turn back a doom that rises from the nether-realms of Oerth. While the tide of would-be heroes floods the crooked vales of the Cairn Hills, it seems a better plan to start south at the fabled Star Cairns. After all, it's said that "One's destiny lies in the stars." (09579) (CAUT: 4) SC, 48pg, PC $9.95 Marvel A GUIDE TO MARVEL EARTH Your guide to the popular Marvel heroes who are always ready to make the world a safer place to live. This book details simple rules with a wealth of strategy. Stunts and imagination run wild, as marvelous Marvel mayhem has you join the trials of Spider-Man, Wolverine, Iron Man, and others. (06929) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg, PC $15.95 AD&D A PALADIN IN HELL High-level characters go on a wild ride into the Lower Planes to fight evil and further the cause of good. With powerful, deadly foes at every turn, only the most powerful, intelligent, and capable characters can survive a trip to the heart of all evil in the multiverse. (09586) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $13.95 ****************** Planescape SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER 1998! PLANESWALKER NOVEL Urza, survivor of The Brothers War, learns what it means to be a planeswalker, how to control and enhance his magical powers. Seeking revenge against the Phyrexians, he begins to collect the magical artifacts that will form the Legacy, a collection that will pass centuries later to Gerrard of the Weatherlight. (08732) (CAUT: 4) SC, 384pg $5.99 *********************** STARS OF THE MONTH MONSTROUS COMPENDIUM: PLANESCAPE APPENDIX II DMs and players alike will clamor for this addition to their campaigns. This product focuses on monsters from the Outer Planes where the nastiest of all creatures hail from. The second in a planned series of Monstrous Compendiums for the Planescape setting, this accessory features full- color art, evocative layouts, and graphic elements depicting such information as population percentages and size comparisons between the featured creature and the average human. (2613/STAR3032) SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $18.00 PLANESCAPE: PLANES OF LAW SOURCEBOOK This campaign provides all the information necessary for player characters to experience five never-before-explored planes. Dungeon masters can now work the lawful-aligned planes of Archeron, Arcadia, Baator, Mechanus, and Mount Celestia into his or her campaign. The set includes five deluxe, full-color maps, a Monstrous Compendium booklet, and six other rules booklets. (2607/STAR4239) Boxed set $30.00 VISIONARY ENTERTAINMENT EVERLASTING BOOK II BOOK OF THE LIGHT This book contains basic rules, character creation, and epic good versus evil aspects of the Secret World. Includes angels, immortal knights, guidelines for legend making, dream control, and more. Fully compatible with other foundation books, this book also includes basic descriptions of all character types and setting aspects described in full within other foundation books. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (EV200) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $29.95 EVERLASTING BOOK III BOOK OF THE SPIRITS This third book for The Everlasting is a stand-alone game, but may be joined together with other foundation books for a larger game. Enter the mysteries of the many spirit worlds and prove your mettle with astral and dream spirits, an alien abominations which you can fight or join. Contains basic rules for character creation, guidelines for legend making, dream control, and more. (EV300) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $29.95 WEST END GAMES Star Wars STAR WARS CORPORATE BOX SET This box is packed with information and props to help you expand your Star Wars roleplaying adventures into this exciting area of corporate domination and oppression. The campaign set contains books and maps to get your started, including scenarios and a Corporate Sector Players Guide. (40215) (CAUT: 4) SC $30.00 WHITE WOLF Mind's Eye Theatre SECRETS OF ELYSIUM At last, here are the long-demanded elder rules for Mind's Eye Theatre. Everything you need from Experience Trait charts to Master-class Disciplines is included. This book contains extended Disciplines for The Long Night. This is the complete resource for creating, becoming, maintaining and running a vampire elder. (5012) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRE: LAWS OF THE NIGHT RULEBOOK All of the rules. All of the disciplines. All of the clans. No longer do you have to carry three rulebooks to reference needed materials. Besides, didn¹t those big green books clash with your costume? An easy-to-use reference book for live-action gamers! (5005) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC $10.95 ******************** Vampire TRANSYLVANIA CHRONICLES VOL. 2: SON OF THE DRAGON Continuing the adventures begun in Dark Tides Rising. The players' characters are now centuries- old, scarred veterans of the great Jyhad, with their own estates and connections in the fledgling Camarilla, Sabbat or even both. And yet, not even their great power may be enough to stand against the Impaler, Dracula himself. (2812) (CAUT: 4) (MR) SC, 176pg $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRANSYLVANIA CHRONICLES VOLUME 1 Dark Tides Rising, the first of the four-part Transylvania Chronicles, takes characters on the ride of their unlives‹through the epic annals of Cainite history. The story series crosses over with Vampire: The Masquerade and spans 800 years of Cainite and mortal history. Now players have the chance to make Vampire history! (2811) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 120pg $15.00 O/A TRANSYLVANIA BY NIGHT SOURCEBOOK For Vampire: The Dark Ages. This sourcebook depicts the classic "vampire country" of Eastern Europe, as it was during the Dark Ages. One part history, one part Hammer Horror, this book will delight vampire aficionados and genre fans alike. (2808) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 160pg $18.00 ****************** Trinity TRINITY BATTLEGROUND MINIATURES Take the war to your enemy with all-new Battleground Miniatures hand-cast in lead-free pewter and sculpted by Bob Naismith. Each figure in every pack comes with its own separate cardboard sheet, which details armor and weapons, stats, powers and points value so that the miniature may be used right away. Montrose: Legionaire/Jon Holt: Aesculapian, Dr. Sagar: Orgotek/Sage: Isra, and Juanos Palmero: Norsca/Lu Chen: Ministry blister packs contain 2 figures, with an average scale of 30mm. Lucifer: Aberrant Leader blister pack contains 1 figure. Trogs: Abberrant Support Troops contain 3 figures per blister pack. Denshea & Slint: Aberrant contains 2 figures per blister pack. (CAUT: 4) DENSHEA & SLINT: ABERRANT (9412)‹Blister Pack $9.95 DR. SAGAR: ORGOTEK/SAGE: ISRA (9408)‹ Blister Pack $7.95 JUANOS PALMERO: NORSCA/LU CHEN: MINISTRY (9409)‹Blister Pack $7.95 LUCIFER: ABERRANT LEADER (9410)‹Blister Pack $5.95 MONTROSE: LEGIONAIRE/JON HOLT: AESCULAPIAN (9407)‹ Blister Pack $7.95 TROGS: ABBERRANT SUPPORT TROOPS (9411)‹Blister Pack $9.95 TRINITY: AMERICA OFFLINE Learn what it's like to command electricity with but a thought. Also, find out what makes Orgotek tick: Is the biotech corporation in it for the money or does it have a higher agenda? Discover how the once-great nations of North America have fallen from grace. See the stark division between life in the sterile metroplexes and in the desolation of America's heartland. (9003) (CAUT: 4) SC, 144pg $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRINITY RPG This new Storytelling game lets you become humanity's next step in evolution, where you venture into the depths of space and uncover all manner of mysteries. Battle the hideous Aberrants that seek to destroy the planet, learn the power of the Aeon Trinity, and more! With psi powers at your disposal, you'll still need your wits to survive the perils and possibilities of the 22nd century! (9100/STAR7178) SC, 320pg $29.95 ******************** Werewolf WENDIGO TRIBEBOOK Players and Storytellers alike can learn the secrets and ways of the purest of the Pure Ones. Learn the special battle techniques of these fierce warriors, or listen to their tales of winter magic. This Tribebook closes out the series in fighting form! (3078) (CAUT: 4) SC, 72pg $10.00 World of Darkness WORLD OF DARKNESS: THE BYGONE BESTIARY Join the dance of the Dark Fantastic with The Bygone Bestiary, the source on monsters and supernatural creatures of the World of Darkness. Just because you can't see them doesn't mean they're not there‹and now you have the chance to play one. (4802) (CAUT: 4) SC, 136pg $16.00 WIZARDS OF THE COAST Arc System All Arc System products are playable with both Xena and Hercules games! ARC SYSTEM C€23 UPRISING STARTER DECK Presenting the unique world of C€23 by popular artist and cofounder of Image Comics, Jim Lee! All new artwork by Wildstorm Productions!Uprising the first, limited edition expansion set for the C€23 trading card game advances the story of Corbin, leader of the cybernetically enhanced HyperShocks, as he searches for his true heritage. With variable-cost action and combat cards and characters that enhance the abilities of other characters, Uprising adds exciting new game mechanics to the C€23 environment. 40 cards per deck. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC15309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Deck MSRP: $5.99 ARC SYSTEM C€23 UPRISING BOOSTER PACK Use these booster packs to get in on the versatility and play options for Jim Lee's new science- fiction action/adventure world game. Playable with Xena: Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys decks, too! 12 cards per pack. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC15313) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack MSRP: $2.49 STARS OF THE MONTH ARC SYSTEM C€23 STARTER DECK Presenting the unique world of C€23 by popular artist and cofounder of Image Comics, Jim Lee! All new artwork by Wildstorm Productions!Mesh cold steel, comic books, trading card games, and the unique vision of Jim Lee‹one of today's hottest comic artists‹and you get the exhilarating, futuristic setting in C€23. This flagship game in the new ARC System of trading card games sets a precedent, for the ARC game and future comic series will be interactive with each other for heightened adventures and style. It's time for new rules, new perspective, and especially, new fun! By combining challenging and fun game mechanics with popular and original settings, each ARC System game is compatible with all other ARC System games. 40 cards per deck. (WOC15301/STAR7618) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. Deck MSRP: $5.99 ARC SYSTEM C€23 BOOSTER PACK If you don't like to live dangerously...get out, and make way for the big boys and girls! It's time the new generation took on a new type of game‹C€23 to be exact. Show the other gamers how it's done, by grabbing up these booster packs for Jim Lee's new science-fiction action/adventure world game that bridges the gap between game players and comic book collectors! 12 cards per pack. (WOC15304/STAR7619) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. Pack MSRP: $2.49 ******************* XENA: WARRIOR BATTLECRY STARTER DECK This expansion features characters new to the world of the Xena trading card game, including the popular and truly notorious character Callisto! Ideal for new players, these decks include both Battle Cry cards and cards from the original release of the trading card game. 40 cards per deck. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC15616) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Deck MSRP: $5.99 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS BATTLECRY BOOSTER PACK Join the Battle Cry frenzy with booster packs containing Battle Cry cards! Let your cry be heard as you collect the whole set! 12 cards per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC15620) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack MSRP: $2.49 Dilbert DILBERT THE CORPORATE SHUFFLE GAME Introducing a fast-paced game starring Dilbert, the cartoon hero of the workplace! The humor of Dilbert creator Scott Adams and the game-designing expertise of Richard Garfield have come together for this great new game based on The Great Dalmuti. Each card features a different color Dilbert Cartoon and is sure to tickle the funny bones of frustrated office workers everywhere! NOTE: Only available in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC5201/STAR6536) (CAUT: 3) Deck $12.95 Magic: The Gathering BLACK LOTUS DICE Black Lotus Dice, available in the five colors of Magic mana, memorialize the artwork featured on the celebrated Magic: The Gathering card. Numbers on the D20 die are arranged sequentially for easy score-keeping during Magic play. 1 D20 and 1 D6 per pack. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC08261) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Pack MSRP: $2.95 ******************* Look for Duelist listed under Games Magazines in the Magazines section of Previews. ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH MAGIC: THE GATHERING MIRAGE BOOSTER PACK Don¹t think this Mirage is an illusion, because it's not. These booster packs are guaranteed to give you the cards you need to create a killer Mirage deck, or to augment your existing Magic deck. 15 cards per pack. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC16522/STAR3073) (CAUT: 3) Pack $2.95 ********************* STARS OF THE MONTH Netrunner NETRUNNER STARTER DECK Each 2-deck Netrunner starter pack includes ³Corporation² and ³Runner² decks. Over 350 images project you into the electric heart of cyberpunk terrain. Who will you serve, the corporation or yourself? 60 cards per deck. 2 decks (plus one rulebook) per pack. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico and the UK. (WOC16201/STAR1969) (CAUT: 3) Deck $8.95 NETRUNNER BOOSTER PACK Each booster supports the Netrunner CCG and contains a mixture of both Corporation and Runner cards! 15 cards per pack. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico and the UK. (WOC16202/STAR1968) (CAUT: 3) Pack $2.95 NETRUNNER: PROTEUS BOOSTER PACK In the year 2016, a runner, Max Forward, discovered a hidden data fort‹a derelict from a war between two rival corporations. The fort was protected by a new form of ice, capable of shedding its core routines on the fly and transmuting into completely different programs. In exacting the program, Forward discovered the Proteus algorithms. These cards‹an expansion for Netrunner‹ explore this new technology in this new 154-card series, featuring cutting-edge artwork by world- renowned artist Moebius and other Magic artists. 15 cards per pack. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico and the UK. (WOC16203/STAR6403) (CAUT: 3) Pack MSRP: $2.95 Roborally ROBORALLY REVISED Due to popular demand, Wizards of the Coast is re-releasing the fast-paced, futuristic race game RoboRally. Designed for two to eight players, RoboRally is a wild, unpredictable race across an ever-changing obstacle course. Try this endlessly entertaining game from the designer of Magic: The Gathering! New features include: six factory floor boards; a 56-page Operating Manual, including sample board configurations with differing complexity and play time; revised Program and Option cards; eight new zinc robot figurines; flag, damage, and life counters; eight new and improved virtual robot counters; a revised Factory Floor Guide quick reference cards; and a new, full-color game box. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC 5002/STAR1509) (CAUT: 3) Box $39.95 ROBORALLY: ARMED AND DANGEROUS Armed and Dangerous expands the possibilities of RoboRally, with new factory floor boards and option cards, allowing players to configure even more challenging races! New boards like Flood Zone, Circuit Trap, and Laser Maze introduce entirely new board elements, including water, teleporters, and randomizers. Includes 6 factory floor boards, 26 option cards, counters and tokens, and a Factory Floor Guide for the new boards. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC5003/STAR6545) (CAUT: 3) Set $29.95 ROBORALLY CRASH AND BURN EXPANSION SET This latest expansion for RoboRally is poised to challenge Twonky and the other robots in a new fight for survival. Avoid oil slicks, incinerators, along with the regular hazards of the Widget Factory. It's time to Crash and Burn! Includes two new boards with three new board elements! NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC5005/STAR6775) (CAUT: 3) Set $12.95 Vampire: The Eternal Struggle VAMPIRE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE An exciting collectible card game of Gothic intrigue, Vampire: The Eternal Struggle is based on White Wolf¹s Vampire: The Masquerade. The stage is set as you take on the role of an ancient vampire and thrust your pawns into the unrelenting hands of Machiavellian politics and grievous acts of conspiracy. Only through daring strategy and cunning use of your limited resources will you defeat your fellow vampires and attain the crown of victory. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (CAUT: 3) STARTER DECK (STAR1516)‹Deck $8.95 BOOSTER PACK (STAR1517)‹Pack $2.75 VAMPIRE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE: DARK SOVEREIGNS BOOSTER PACK Become one of the mighty denizens of the darkened world of the vampire as you and your opponent do battle with this awesome card game! 12 cards per pack. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC16052/STAR1515) (CAUT: 3) Pack MSRP: $2.45 VAMPIRE: THE ETERNAL STRUGGLE: THE SABBAT BOOSTER PACK Diabolic. Savage. For centuries, the malicious Sabbat sect of vampires has rejected the ancient laws of the undead and waged a war of blood and shadows against the Kindred of the Camarilla. Now the conflict comes to life with this exciting booster series! More than 400 cards will thrill you and chill you, introducing the antitribu clans and the infamous Lasombra and Tzimisces! Features elegant illustrations by John Bolton, Tim Bradstreet, Mike Dringenberg, Rick Berry, and others, as well as card borders by Bolton. 28 cards per pack. NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (WOC16055/ STAR3081) (CAUT: 3) Pack $3.95 ******************** VIDEOS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS VIZ VIDEO KEY THE METAL IDOL VOL. 8: SINGING VIDEO As Key's friends desperately work to find her the 30,000 friends she needs to become human, the mad industrialist Jinsaku Ajo, terrified of Key's powers, takes a hostage and tries to lure her into a final trap. "D," Wakagi, Sakura, Prince Snake-Eye and everyone involved into the mystery of Key collides in the shocking conclusion to the series, as we hear Key's true voice for the first time! 95 mins. Dubbed‹VHS, FC $24.95 Subtitled‹VHS, FC $29.95 RANMA 1/2, THE MOVIE: BIG TROUBLE IN NEKONRON, CHINA DVD SPECIAL EDITION You asked for it and here it isŠViz Video's first DVD release! In the first Ranma 1/2 movie, Ranma and Co. must travel to China when Akane is kidnapped by the legendary prince Kirin! Can they defeat the Seven Lucky Gods Martial Artists and save Akane from a royal wedding? The DVD version includes character descriptions, interactive menus, scene access, and the original theatrical trailer. Theatrical feature, approx. 74 mins. DVD, FC $24.95 STREET FIGHTER ALPHA 2 UNDERGROUND MIXXES: "DA SOUNDZ OF SPASM" Music to fight by! Pioneer and Japanese music group SPASM bring you exciting techno dance tracks remixed from Capcom's mega-popular video game Street Fighter Alpha 2. Rave to tracks based on your favorite fireball-firing, chi-charged characters, from Sakura to Dhalsim, Ryu to Dan ("Oyajiii!!")! A must-have for fans of music, clubs and fighting games. 7 tracks, approx. 41 mins. CD $16.95 MAISON IKKOKU: THE FOLKS CAN'T HELP IT VIDEO/DUBBED Sightings of Kentaro's father on the premises of Maison Ikkoku have been so few and far between you might have thought Kentaro doesn't have one. But now, at long last, meet Mr. Ichinose! When it's time for Kentaro's school festival, will his hard-drinking mom and hard-working dad be able to shape up quickly enough to join him? Maison Ikkoku from Viz Video: Because Home is Where the Heart Lives. Approx. 52 mins. VHS, FC $24.95 RANMA 1/2 HARD BATTLE SUBTITLED EDITION: SUDDENLY SASUKE VIDEO/SUBTITLED New subtitled edition! When Sasuke, loyal ninja servant to the Kuno household, gets caught in an argument between master Tatewaki and mistress Kodachi, he is forced to flee for his life. Will sympathetic Akane's tender loving care test his fealty to the Kunos? Ranma 1/2 from Viz Video: Yin and Yang Was Never So Much Fun! Approx. 52 mins. VHS, FC $29.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME BASTARD! VOLUME 1 VIDEOS Bastard!! Darkness Destroying God (Bastard!! Ankoku No Hakai Jin) Interestingly, the word "bastard" in the title is the name of a certain type of medieval sword, not the little baby that traps the spirit of a studly magician banished to infinite infancy by a wizard who'd had enough of his ill- tempered excesses. But now the town is menaced by evil forces, so the locals have to figure out how to bring him back. Anime Movie Guide calls Bastard!! "a hugely successful OAV series with titanic battles, armoured warriors of both sexes, excessive use of dangerous magic, and masses of fun." Includes Episodes 1 and 2 of six, ³Resurrection of the Warlock² and ³Efreet the Blazing Demon.² 60 minutes, available subtitled (PIVA-7025S) or dubbed (PIVA-7025D). (CAUT:3&4) Available in the US only. Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $24.98 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.98 DIRTY PAIR FLASH: MISSION 2 ACT 1 VIDEOS Their codename: Lovely Angels.Their assignment: Protect a computer trouble-shooter from assassination. Their goal: Sow as many wild oats as possible on the Number One Party Planet in the galaxy! Unfortunately, both plans are shot to hell (along with a number of innocent bystanders) when the wonderful world of Worlds World suddenly becomes the Magic Kingdom of Death! With a gang of android hit-women and cross-dressing assassins on their tails, the Lovely Angels find out that it's a very small world after all when a mysterious killer wants them dead! The ultimate vacation becomes the ultimate nightmare as the deadly chase leads Kei and Yuri through haunted houses, five-star restaurants and a painstaking recreation of the most barbaric century of all‹the 20th! The violence and devastation keep on coming in Dirty Pair Flash ‹ Mission 2, Act 1! 90 minutes, available subtitled (VHSDF/004S) dubbed (VHSDF/004D). MATURE AUDIENCES Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.98 DRAGON BALL 6: THE LEGEND OF GOKU VIDEO Three fun-filled episodes of the original Dragon Ball conclude the first quest for the seven legendary orbs. Included: ³The Penalty is Pinball,² ³A Wish to the Eternal Dragon,² and ³The Legend of Goku.² In English. (VM6798) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in US only. VHS MSRP: $9.99 DRAGON BALL: SAGA OF GOKU BOX SET VIDEOS Includes the above video plus the five previously released volumes of Dragon Ball and the special feature ³The Curse of the Blood Rubies,² all in a striking slipcase. English. (VM6829) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in US only. VHS (x7) MSRP: $59.99 DRAGON BALL Z 12: BETRAYAL VIDEO/DUBBED Goku continues his long journey to Namek, while the Namekians continue their struggle against Frieza's aggressive search for the Dragon Balls. Gohan and Krillin become enraged, rescue a Namek child, and elude Frieza's henchman, Dodoria. Dodoria finds himself captured by Vegeta and reveals that Frieza was the one to destroy the Saiyan planet! Vegeta takes his revenge upon Dodoria and decides to betray Frieza and search for the Dragon Balls himself. Episodes 35-37, 65 minutes, in English (70184). (CAUT:3) NOTE: Available in the US only. VHS MSRP: $14.98 DRAGON BALL Z 13: ZARBON! VIDEO/DUBBED The long journey continues for Goku just as the long journey to King Kai ends for Piccolo and the other defeated warriors. On Namek, Gohan and friends learn about the Eldest Namek, and Krillin decides to look for the last Dragon Ball. Meanwhile, Vegeta challenges Frieza's henchman, Zarbon. Early in their conflict, Vegeta surprises Zarbon with his increased power, but Zarbon shocks Vegeta by transforming into an incredibly powerful monster. Zarbon attacks Vegeta with renewed intensity and appears to destroy him! What will happen next? Episodes 38-40, 65 minutes, in English (70185). (CAUT:3) NOTE: Available in the US only. VHS MSRP: $14.98 DRAGON KNIGHT VIDEO/DUBBED What do an enchanted sword, a dozen beautiful girls and an instant camera all have in common? It's cold steel and hot babes as a morally impaired young hero must rescue multiple damsels in distress imprisoned in an enchanted castle by an army of demons, pausing only for a quick click of his trusty camera's shutter as the young lasses struggle to cover their lithesome charms. Available for the first time in a brand new English dubbed version, the tale will be told (and even more tails exposed) in the Sex, Sword and Sorcery romp: Dragon Knight! 45 minutes (VHSDK/001D) ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $19.98 EL HAZARD 2 VOLUME 2 VIDEOS The miniseries ends in a big way as Fatora's pranks finally backfire and destroy the steering controls of the flying ship carrying the Fujisawa Search Party. To everyone's surprise, the cliff they nearly crash into is revealed to be an illusion concealing an ancient structure populated by a reclusive scientist and‹Ifurita?! As everyone tries to cope with this sudden turn of events, Fujisawa hikes up to the cliffs followed by Jinnai and his new find - Kariya. While Jinnai tries to convince everyone that he is a changed man, he really is trying to get access to the secrets of the hidden buildings, so that he can betray them all and conquer the world. Unfortunately for everyone, Kariya is more than what Jinnai was bargaining for - a true Demon, interested in the complete and total destruction of everything and everyone. Cool. Available subtitled (PIVA- 1541S) or dubbed (PIVA-1541D). (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in the US only. Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $24.98 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.98 FOBIA 1 VIDEO/SUBTITLED New from Anime 18! Someone, or something, is assaulting and devouring women at Enoshima College, and it is up to 19-year-old students Mutsumi and Megumi to stop it. Together, they must fight these powerful beasts and save the world from extinction. 46 minutes, subtitled (A18-1666) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSPR: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GODMARS VIDEO/SUBTITLED The Giant Robot classic is back at a new low price! The destruction of Earth is at hand, but only Zule knows it at the moment. He's going to take over, and he's busily destroying interplanetary traffic as a warning: stop expanding into space, and prepare to be subjugated. Earth's response: The Crasher Squad, renowned troubleshooters and peacekeepers, whose effectiveness against a swallower of star systems is somewhat lacking. Plot twists and climactic robot battles from director Hideyuki Motohashi. 93 minutes, subtitled (RS9002). VHS MSRP: $14.95 ************************* GOLGO 13: QUEEN BEE VIDEOS Code name: Golgo 13. Job description: professional assassin. Mission: Terminate the infamous Queen Bee, leader of a violent South American guerilla ring, before she kills a presidential candidate. Problem: once he has infiltrated the bee hive, Golgo discovers the Queen's true identity and makes a decision that leads to a shocking conclusion. Queen Bee's intricate plot, non-stop action, and unabashedly mature themes make it a worthy successor to the best-selling The Professional: Golgo 13 movie and the manga series! 60 minutes, subtitled (UV1027) or dubbed (UV1026). (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. MATURE AUDIENCES Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAKKENDEN VOLUME 3 VIDEOS Episodes 5 and 6, ³Demon's Melody² and ³Cicada Spirit City.² Shino Inuzuka and Genpachi Inukai are joined in their quest by Kobungo Inuta. Later they save Sosuke from crucifixion. This interesting and unique OVA series has been adapted from the classic Japanese novel. 60 minutes, subtitled (70092) or dubbed (70091). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in the US only. Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $29.98 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $24.98 O/A HYPER DOLL 1 VIDEOS Mew and Mica are cute girl androids from outer space, sent to Earth to keep the peace. The only person who knows their secret identities is a classmate, Akai. One fine day Tokyo is menaced by jellyfish and locust monsters! Will Akai be able to locate Mew and Mica? If he does, will they stop battling each other long enough to save the city? Can he get me a deal on one of the fine tape decks that bear his name? And can they bring the insidious Dr. Zeikrit to justice? Slapstick sci-fi comedy with a touch of 70s Japan. 40 minutes, subtitled (70107) or dubbed (70106). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available in the US only. Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $24.98 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.98 ************************* LADY BLUE VOLUME 2 CD-ROM In the new stand-alone sequel to the highly successful La Blue Girl series, Prince Kyoshiro's ghost discovers that Princess Shanahime had not, in fact, betrayed him 400 years earlier. Kyoshiro tries to find some way of reviving his beloved Shanahime, using the magical power of the Anti- Shikima and the Spider Kettle. 19 year-old ninja Miko Mido and her friends employ an ancient incense urn and the cursed flutes in an attempt to reclaim the soul of Miko's first love, 20-year-old Hidemasa, from Kyoshiro. Subtitled linear CD-ROM for Mac and Windows! (SSLM-3050) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the United Kingdom. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $24.95 PSYCHIC WARS VIDEOS Brilliant surgeon Ukyo Retsu performs an operation to remove a cancer from a mysterious old woman. The cancer, though, turns out to be a dark messenger from Japan's ancient past heralding a demonic invasion of the earth. Ukyo travels to the remains of an ancient city, thence through a gateway in the fabric of time 5000 years into the past to confront a race of demons plotting to use the same path to destroy mankind and make the world their own.... 60 minutes, available subtitled (440-056-439-3) or dubbed (440-055-591-3). (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in the US only. MATURE AUDIENCES Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.95 RAIL OF THE STAR VIDEO/DUBBED Now in English! Young Chiko is unaware of the meaning of war, but as a Japanese national growing up in Japanese-occupied Korea during World War II she soon learns that soldiers on the battlefield are not the only casualties of armed conflict. As the Empire of Japan reaps the increasingly bitter harvest of a failing war effort, its children must suffer as well. Chiko's small family is rocked by tragedy after tragedy, losing friends and loved ones as the unrelenting ravages of war continue. However, peace brings the greatest danger of all. Korea has been divided between the Allied victors and Chiko's family is in the northern half, where the Russian Army has already begun a ruthless search for former Japanese veterans. With their lives at stake, Chiko and her surviving family must embark upon an epic journey on a desperate quest for the perceived freedom of the U.S. Occupied Zone below the 38th parallel! Based on a true story and available for the first time in a brand new English dubbed version, Rail of the Star is an unforgettable tale of courage, tragedy and the triumph of the human spirit! This film is not rated, but contains some material that may be too intense for young viewers. 80 minutes (VHSRS/001D) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP $19.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RAIL OF THE STAR VIDEO/SUBTITLED The subtitled version is also available. (VHSRS/001S) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $24.95 ********************* SEXORCIST VIDEO/SUBTITLED By the year 2114, the world is still a very dangerous place. Although technology has brought some swell stuff to our world, these same developments are often used for vicious and deadly crimes. Like Silhouettes‹highly advanced robots controlled by your thoughts, even at a distance. Once considered to be one of the biggest scientific breakthroughs of their time, they've been perverted to serve only those seeking money and power. But our heroines, Rika and Sandy, will soon put a stop to that! But the voluptuous pair of do-gooders learn that there's more to their Silhouettes than crimefighting. Can their bods stand up to robotic sexual power? Can they defend themselves while in some, ah, awkward positions? Mecha-tentacles galore! Based on the video game. 45 minutes, subtitled (KVVS-9819). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong or the United Kingdom. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $29.95 THE SLAYERS VOLUME 7 VIDEOS In this latest volume, which contains episodes 21-23, Lina and Sylphiel battle monsters, Zelgadis and Amelia get to know each other even better, and Gourry is stuck by himself in one last battle with Zangulus! And then, when you'd think it was all over, who should appear but Eris and Rezo, ready to turn Lina's hard work to their advantage! But there's more going on here than even Eris knows about: a threat to the world greater than even Shabranigdo's rebirth! 75 minutes, available subtitled (SSVS-6002) or dubbed (SSVD-6006). Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $19.95 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.95 THE SLAYERS COLLECTORS BOXED SET VOLUMES 5-8 VIDEOS Even after saving the world, Lina and company still have a price on their heads. With the help of her good-natured (but dumb as a rock) sidekick, Gourry, and her new (way-too-enthusiastic) companion, Amelia, Lina can handle almost anything. But can she save the world one more time and still fend off attacks from old and new foes alike? Contains four volumes (episodes 14-26), including Volume 8, which won't be available separately for two more months! Also contains a Slayers sticker set available only in this set. 325 minutes, available subtitled (SPVS-6011) or dubbed (SPVD-6010). Subtitled‹VHS (x4) MSRP: $69.95 Dubbed‹VHS (x4) MSRP: $69.95 SLAYERS: THE MOTION PICTURE VIDEOS Enveloped in mists, the island of Mipross has been shrouded in mystery since the dawn of time! Now, two mighty sorceresses will attempt to pierce the veil of secrecy and silence that has hidden the horrible truth about Mipross from the eyes of men for hundreds of years! Join the short- statured and even shorter-tempered master mage Lina Inverse and her over-endowed associate Nahga the Serpent as they untangle a Dreamweaver's spell and find themselves ensnared in a deadly web of intrigue and danger! From phantom dragons and zombie armies to amphibious demons and killer jellyfish, join the mayhem in the wildest, most incredible Slayers adventure of them all: Slayers: the Motion Picture! This 75-minute theatrical feature is available subtitled (VHSSL/001S) or dubbed (VHSSL/001D). MATURE AUDIENCES Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.98 TEKKAMAN BLADE STAGE 2 VIDEOS The Tekkaman Blade TV series continues with episode 3, ³Virgin Dream,² and 4, ³Dead Boy.² The raging battle against the evil Radham continues, as does the intra-Tekkaman conflict, as a powerful new enemy appears. Hurt and jealous of Aki, Yumi confronts the enemy, risking the lives of her teammates. Tekkaman Blade, the most powerful of the team, clashes with a sinister alien and is badly defeated. The nonstop action pits the emotion-driven Yumi and her friends against the deadliest foe they have ever met. 60 minutes, available subtitled (UV1029) or dubbed (UV1028). (CAUT: 4) Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.95 TENCHI COLLECTION VII VIDEOS The repackaging of the original Tenchi Muyo OVA series in a collector-friendly format concludes with episodes 11 and 12. Zero, disguised as Ryoko, finally tries to assassinate Tenchi. She fails to accomplish her task because Ryoko's feelings for Tenchi have infiltrated Zero's heart and do not allow her to hurt him. Tenchi and company fly into outer space to recover Ryoko, leading to a clash of genius scientists as Washu faces off against Clay. What is the true intention of Tokimi, the mysterious queen, and the nature of the imperial power hidden in Tenchi? Then, three visitors from Planet Jurai arrive at the Masaki residence without warning--Asuza, the emperor of Jurai and the father of both Ayeka and Sasami; Misaki, their mother; and Funaho, Yosho's mother. They have come to take Ayeka back to Planet Jurai! How will Tenchi deal with the biggest crisis in the entire series - the sudden arrival of the father of the girl he lives with!? 60 minutes, available subtitled (PIVA-0107S) or dubbed (PIVA-107D). (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in the US only. Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $24.98 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $19.98 TOWARD THE TERRA VIDEO/SUBTITLED First time in Previews! With Earth a goner, civilization was relocated to the planet Atarakusha, 20,000 light years away, and a government was formed to assure that what happened on Earth would never happen again. To that end, anything that would destabilize the government is ruthlessly suppressed‹and the most destabilizing of all are the MU, an entirely new race possessed of incredible mental powers. While they are content to live peacefully, government computers are seeking them out, and they tend to vanish forever if discovered. But all this is about to change as a MU escapes the computers' grasp and takes the first steps back... to Terra. 112 minutes, subtitled (RS9001). VHS MSRP: $14.95 VOLTAGE FIGHTERS! GOWCAIZER: THE MOVIE VIDEOS The feature length movie!! From the director of Battle Arena Toshinden and Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture and based on the hit video game! The earthquake which destroyed most of Tokyo was only the first sign of the apocalypse. Armed with the mysterious Caizer Stone, Isato Kaiza possesses the power to transform into the armored hero Gowcaizer! Aided by the coolly confident hero Hellsinger, the cute warrior-priestess Karin, and the sexy super-idol Shaia, Gowcaizer is the last hope for mankind! Contains never-before-seen footage! 90 thrill-packed minutes, subtitled (USM-1698) or dubbed (USM-1697). Subtitled‹VHS MSRP: $29.95 Dubbed‹VHS MSRP: $24.95 ANIMATION THE BEST OF BOZZETTO VIDEO One of the world's greatest animators, Bruno Bozzetto tackles complex issues in short, witty, and inventive episodes. Best known for Allegro Non Troppo, his tribute to Disney's Fantasia, Bozzetto has personally compiled the short films that he considers most representative of his work for this collection, including Self-Service, Life in a Tin, Baby Story, Ego, Big Band, Grasshoppers, and many more. Introducing each segment, Bozzetto reveals the inspirations for these and his other works. 81 minutes, subtitled (BOZ010). NOTE: May appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. VHS MSRP: $29.95 ALLEGRO NON TROPPO VIDEO First time in Previews! Bruno Bozetto's Allegro Non Troppo has been compared favorably with the movie it lovingly parodies, Fantasia. Unforgettable cartoon sequences, ranging from outrageous satire to touching lyricism, set to favorite classical musical numbers, are sandwiched between lively live-action slapstick (starring Maurizio Nichetti, star of The Icicle Thief) poking fun at pretentious symphony orchestras (in this case made up of old ladies). 85 minutes, subtitled (ALL060). VHS MSRP: $29.95 BRUNO BOZZETTO PREPACK VIDEOS Both Best of... and Allegro Non Troppo in a money-saving prepack! (BOZ020) NOTE: May appear in other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. VHS (x2) MSRP: $49.95 THE BATMAN/SUPERMAN MOVIE VIDEO When The Joker elicits the help of Lex Luthor in a new fiendish scheme, only the combined powers of Batman and Superman can save metropolis. Will The Caped Crusader and The Man of Steel be able to foil the plot of The Diabolical Duo? Not if Lois Lane falls for noted Gotham City millionaire Bruce Wayne! As the superheroes' alter egos vie for the attention of the self-reliant Lois, the villains' plot unfolds... The clamshell package also includes a digest-sized Batman comic book and a free Batman and Robin Cartoon Maker CD-ROM offer. 80 minutes. (16351) VHS MSRP: $14.95 SPAWNIMATION SPAWN 2 ANIMATED VIDEOS Todd McFarlane¹s hellspawn returns to battle the forces of evil on Earth in this powerful second feature-length installment of Spawn. How can you avenge betrayal and murder? How can you fight for right in a world steeped in evil? How can you protect those you love most from all that can do them harm? No man living‹or dead‹can tell you. But one trapped between both is struggling for an answer that can save the lives of his most beloved... or plunge the world into eternal darkness. The cloak and chains of Spawn are back! Exploding from the comic book page onto the screen in a deadly tornado of untapped, unwrapped, merciless power! Available in both uncut/unrated (91487) and Edited PG-13 (91526) versions. (6206) MATURE AUDIENCES (Unrated Version Only) Unrated‹Video MSRP: $22.97 PG-13‹Video MSRP: $14.98 STARS OF THE MONTH SPAWN UNCUT COLLECTOR'S EDITION VIDEO There's a war between Heaven and Hell. Earth is the battlefield, and human souls are the prize. It¹s time for a new warrior to emerge from the darkness. His name... Spawn! This Uncut Collector's Edition contains every second of the controversial six-episode HBO series, plus an exclusive interview with Todd McFarlane. Lenticular packaging. 140 minutes. (STAR6757). MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $22.97 SPAWN SPECIAL EDITED EDITION (PG-13) VIDEO New Lower Price! This version of the above is suitable for ages 13 and up. It is approximately 50 minutes shorter, does not contain the interview footage, and comes in standard packaging. 90 minutes. (STAR6764). VHS MSRP: $14.98 ********************** ASIAN ACTION THEATER Hong Kong Action ABBOT HAI TENG OF SHAOLIN VIDEO/SUBTITLED This 1988 docudrama features the talents of Jet Li in the life story of his famed martial arts master Abbot Hai Teng, renowned teacher of the art of Shaolin. 84 minutes, subtitled (0127) VHS MSRP: $39.99 AN AUTUMN'S TALE VIDEO/SUBTITLED Chow Yun Fat (The Replacement Killers) is a likable but brash gypsy cab driver living in a dive near New York's Chinatown. When a distant cousin (Cherie Chung) arrives on his doorstep, sparks ignite a different and amusing love story between the mismatched pair. An interesting early work (1987) cited by Chow Yun Fat as a personal favorite. 98 minutes, subtitled (0300). VHS MSRP: $39.99 BROTHER OF DARKNESS VIDEO/SUBTITLED A man kills his brother. An act of cold-blooded murder or self-defense? Based on a controversial Hong Kong murder trial, this courtroom drama depicts the conflicts and abuse of two brothers, leading to imminent murder. It's Category III, so you know its got to be good! 88 minutes, subtitled (1440). MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $39.99 A SERIOUS SHOCK! YES MADAM! VIDEO/SUBTITLED Winner of this issue¹s ³Goofy Title of the Month Award,² A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! offers toothsome Cynthia Yang as a cop on the run. She's been framed for the murder of her fiance, but she's got PMS and she's heavily armed! VHS MSRP: $39.99 BRIDE WITH THE WHITE HAIR DVD Ronny Yu directed this operatic fable based on a story by the famed martial arts novelist Leung Yu- Sang. Brigette Lin Ching Hsia and Leslie Cheung star as doomed lovers caught between warring clans, one of which is led by an evil mutant Siamese twin emperor. Over-the-top action sequences and rapturous love scenes presented with style and grace‹"extraordinary," says ATC, "a fantasy epic that crackles with originality." 89 minutes. This domestic DVD includes filmographies, biographies, audio commentary by the director, trailers, and English subtitles (English, Cantonese, and Mandarin soundtracks). MATURE AUDIENCES DVD MSRP: $29.95 BRIDE WITH THE WHITE HAIR 2 DVD The saga continues with the bloody massacre of the followers of the Eight Lineages. Powerful, insane, and obsessed, the Bride can only be stopped by the one person she loves! 80 minutes. This domestic DVD includes filmographies, biographies, audio commentary by the director, trailers, and English subtitles (English, Cantonese, and Mandarin soundtracks). MATURE AUDIENCES DVD MSRP: $29.95 Chop Socky DRAGON AND THE COBRA COLLECTOR'S EDITION VIDEO Martial artists from around the world gather for a violent, no-holds-barred competition in Madison Square Garden to fill the vacant World Karate Champion title. Appearances by Fred "The Hammer" Williamson and Ron Van Clief, plus rare footage of Bruce Lee, highlight the event. There's also insights and commentary on Lee's career and mysterious death. 110 minutes, B&W and color. VHS SRP: $12.98 FACE TO FACE VIDEO This action-packed film explores the extraordinary styles of martial arts legends Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee. Chan: clown king to today's hottest action pix is seen vanquishing all adversaries in battle after battle in his signature acrobatic fashion. Lee; the man, the myth, the legend who changed martial arts forever, shows his speed, skill, and force in a gala exhibition that brings Bruce and Jackie's explosive power Face to Face! Rare archival footage of both heroes gives an in- depth view of their innermost selves as well as their strength and determination to be the best. 50 minutes. VHS SRP: $12.98 Japanese Swords, Sex, Œn¹ Splatter SAMURAI ASSASSIN VIDEOS/SUBTITLED Considered to be one of the greatest samurai films ever, this 1965 epic stars the late great Toshiro Mifune as Shino, a samurai being downsized as the shogunate gives way to a central government at the end of the Edo period. Several powerful feudal lords conspire to sabotage the restoration government to maintain their own power, and Shino, facing the end of the samurai era, joins them. Too late, he learns a tragic secret... Available on VHS and Laserdisc, subtitled. (CAUT:4) VHS MSRP: $29.95 Laserdisc MSRP: $39.95 ZERO WOMAN VIDEO/SUBTITLED The first in the new Tokyo Shock series of live-action imports from Japan, and there's action of all types to spare in this tale of the super-secret Section 0, the branch of the police force dedicated to solving crimes so brutal and horrifying that the media won't even report them. Once an operative takes an assignment, he or she carries it through to the death, working so deep undercover that nobody knows who they are. Enter Zero Woman, on the trail of a fiendish serial killer-rapist- butcher: "She belongs to no one. She works alone. If you're her assignment, your number is up!" 90 minutes, subtitled, widescreen. (TSVS-9860). MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $29.95 BABYLON 5 At last! Direct from the 23rd century come the first Babylon 5 videos! Each single cassette contains an exclusive Collector's Card!!! BABYLON 5: THE GATHERING VIDEO The feature-length series pilot! It's 2257 AD, and space station Babylon 5 welcomes alien ambassadors from throughout the cosmos. But an uninvited presence brings trouble‹a stowaway changling with an agenda for war. 93 minutes (16396). VHS MSRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5: IN THE BEGINNING VIDEO Before the space station existed there was total war! It's humans vs. aliens in the fierce battle that paved the way for the creation of the Babylon 5 universal safeport in the feature-length prequel that kicked off Season 5. 93 minutes (15932). VHS MSRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5: BORN TO THE PURPLE/INFECTION VIDEO From Season 1: love is just a means to an end when an exotic dancer lures a high-ranking Centauri ambassador; then, the blueprints for a living machine are perfectly detailed, but the imperfect result is a cybernetic killer. 89 minutes (14298). VHS MSRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5: MIDNIGHT ON THE FIRING LINE/SOUL HUNTER VIDEO From Season 1: an unprovoked Nam attack on a peaceful Raghesh 3 outpost fuels alienation among the alien nations‹and potential war, too; then, an alien who comes aboard is a collector of dying souls (well, that's better than trading cards). 89 minutes (14297). VHS MSRP: $14.95 CULT VIDEOS OF THE MONTH ADDICTION: EXILES OF EXCESS VIDEO For some people there is only one way to live. Explore the collision of pop industry and underground culture in the city where anything goes‹piercing, porno, tattoos, drugs, fame, violence. Features appearances by Bill Ward of Black Sabbath, adult stars Candy Apples and Bridgette Monroe, Ultimate Fighter Kimo Leopoldo, boxer Jeremy Williams, and unheralded freaks and geeks galore. You'll want to lock yourself in after seeing Addiction. Available at an exclusive low price! MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $29.95 TIMOTHY LEARY'S DEAD VIDEO Turn on, tune in, and drop in to this critically acclaimed trip through the life, times, death, and possible rebirth of Timothy Leary, the Harvard prof fired, persecuted, crucified, and jailed for his role in the counterculture of the 60s (President Nixon declared Mr. Leary "the most dangerous man alive"). It was a long, strange trip, and this movie culminates with a sequence worthy of the Bizarre Movie Moments Hall of Fame; we can't say exactly what it is, but don't you lose your head over it. "The year's most subversive piece of filmmaking," says Spin. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $59.95 INSANE CLOWN POSSE'S SHOCKUMENTARY VIDEO Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J make their homevid debut in this fine new release that features interviews, live concert footage, and tons of wicked hip-hop madness. Here and only here can you see the three videos from The Great Milenko (that's the one that got the ICP offed from their first record label!), and each video contains a collectible ICP Joker's card. Can't make The Dark Carnival? This video is da nex bes thang! (440-057-595-3) May appear in the more hipper retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores, but it won't be in WalMart. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $19.95 THE HORROR! THE HORROR! BLEEDING VEGAS VIDEO In one of his darkest roles, David Carradine stars in this noir moderne thriller that explores the thin line between need and desire. Who's stalking whom when a film director shadows a vulnerable Vegas hooker mixed up with a neurotic bent on punishing women? Still priced for rental stores, but we are able to offer Bleeding Vegas to our discerning customers at a special low price! MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $29.95 CHILDREN SHOULDN'T PLAY WITH DEAD THINGS VIDEO Also known as Revenge of the Living Dead, this early effort from Porky's auteur Bob Clark finds a group of thespians arriving on a lonely island to stage a mock ressurrection at a deserted cemetery. Naturally, the dead have other plans... VHS MSRP: $14.98 DAVID CRONENBERG'S SHIVERS COLLECTOR'S EDITION VIDEO "One of the best of the disgusting zombie-gore movies in the wake of Night of the Living Dead... it has the atmosphere of George Romero and a touch of Alien before Alien was made," says John Stanley. Tenants of a Montreal high-rise are beseiged by repulsive parasitic worms that turn them into sex-crazed monsters. "...an unrelenting sense of chaotic horror. Strong stomachs and a sense of humor are prerequisites for this bloody classic." Barbara Steele stars; Cronenberg, of course, went on to make such hits as Scanners, Rabid, Naked Lunch, Dead Ringers, Crash, and, most horrible of all, M. Butterfly. VHS MSRP: $14.98 THE EXORCIST 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION VIDEO/WIDESCREEN The spinning heads, flying furniture, and projectile puke featured in William Friedkin's 1973 movie of William Peter Blatty's novel combined to set the standard for mainstream horror movies. This restored, remixed, and remastered 25th birthday edition features a special introduction by Friedkin; Fear of God, a new BBC documentary on the film that includes 11 minutes of outtakes; interviews with Friedkin, Blatty, and the movie's stars and technical talent; and the original trailer, all in a mini-clamshell package. 175 minutes, widescreen (16336). MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $19.98 THE EXORCIST 25TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EDITION DELUXE SET VIDEO Includes the above video, plus a 50-page book about the making of the movie; limited edition CD featuring the memorable film score plus music recorded by Lalo Schifrin but not used; eight full- sized lobby card reprints; and an 8² x 10² blowup of a frame from the film‹all in a spiffy collector's box. (16177) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $49.98 KISS ME, MONSTER VIDEO A fine new series of restored Euro-Trash horror films kicks off this month with this sterling 1968 effort from the hardest working sleazeball in show business, ³El Hombre² himself, Jesus ("Call Me Jess") Franco! A mad doctor performs unspeakable experiments on a lonely island, not to mention the local fauna and females. Creature Features Movie Guide recommends the "grotesque imagery." (SV10369) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the United Kingdom. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $14.98 SUCCUBUS VIDEO More Euro-Trash from Mr. Franco (1969). An S&M nightclub performer (the worthwhile Janine Reynaud) fakes torture and murder onstage‹until Satan himself arrives and ups the ante. "Includes dream sequences, animated mannequins, and a jazz score," notes Psychotronic Video. Original title: Necronomicon. (SV10368) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the United Kingdom. ADULT MATERIAL VHS MSRP: $14.98 THE HALLOWEEN! THE HALLOWEEN! Celebrate Twenty Years of Terror with these commemorative videos! HALLOWEEN ANNIVERSARY EDITION VIDEO In 1978, John Carpenter and Debra Hill scared the snot out of America, made Jamie Lee Curtis a household word, and rightly established "Michael" as a name with sinister connotations with Halloween! Now relive the movie magic again and again with this digitally remastered, fully restored, widescreen Anniversary Edition. Includes the original theatrical trailer, mini-clamshell box. 93 minutes (SV10272) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $14.98 HALLOWEEN ANNIVERSARY VIDEO/T-SHIRT SET Includes the digitally remastered, fully restored, widescreen Anniversary Edition above, packed back-to-back with a black (what else?) X-Large commemorative Halloween t-shirt suitable for school, work, and in-between. (SV10477) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $24.99 HALLOWEEN ANNIVERSARY SNOW GLOBE SET Remember the sensation the Fargo snow globes caused among fans and collectors a couple of years ago? Well, that's nothing compared to what the Halloween snow globe is going to do. Just shake the globe and watch the blood spatter all over the living room! Chicks will faint dead away, and the law and order crowd will try to get them banned, but what the hell‹you've got yours! Includes the Anniversary Edition video, too. Quantities may be limited. (SV10529) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $29.98 HALLOWEEN 4 SPECIAL EDITION VIDEO (The Return of Michael Myers) He's baaaack! Mikey is homeward bound, this time to murder his own niece. When his relatives get word that he's escaped from the funny farm, naturally they all lock themselves up in an old dark house. John Stanley notes that this one is like an imitation Friday the 13th‹like that's something to complain about? (SV10497) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS MSRP: $14.98 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE CHASE VIDEO Episode #146. (40270-246) VHS MSRP: $14.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: FRAME OF MIND VIDEO Episode #147. (40270-247) VHS MSRP: $14.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: SUSPICIONS VIDEO Episode #148. (40270-248) VHS MSRP: $14.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: RIGHTFUL HEIR VIDEO Episode #149. (40270-249) VHS MSRP: $14.95 AUDIO Babylon 5 OFFERED AGAIN BABYLON 5 EPISODIC SOUNDTRACKS The Babylon 5 episodic soundtrack series continues. Christopher Franke, one of the pioneers of electronic music, and former member of Tangerine Dream, presents an audio journey that captures the soul of one of the best sci-fi series of all time‹Babylon 5. Each of these episodic CDs features music from a single show in its entirety. Cues play chronologically as aired, with an average total running time of 30 minutes. (7840) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These soundtrack CDs were previously offered through Previews Update #324. O/A BABYLON 5: FALL OF NIGHT SOUNDTRACK CD Episode #222 CD SRP: $13.98 O/A BABYLON 5: INTERLUDES & EXAMINATIONS SOUNDTRACK CD Episode #315 CD SRP: $13.98 O/A BABYLON 5: INTO THE FIRE SOUNDTRACK CD Episode #406 CD SRP: $13.98 O/A BABYLON 5: NO SURRENDER, NO RETREAT SOUNDTRACK CD Episode #415 CD SRP: $13.98 O/A BABYLON 5: THE FACE OF THE ENEMY SOUNDTRACK CD Epsiode #417 CD SRP: $13.98 O/A BABYLON 5: THE RAGGED EDGE SOUNDTRACK Episode #513 CD SRP: $13.98 *************************** Japanimation OFFERED AGAIN O/A TENCHI MUYO! OVA BEST VOL. 2 SOUNDTRACK CD The second compliation soundtrack featuring music from the Tenchi Muyo! OVA series‹the Mihoshi Special and episodes 8-13. Includes vocal (presented in both English and Japanese) and instrumental background music. 23 tracks total. (8682/PICD-1012A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 O/A TENCHI THE MOVIE 2 ORIGINAL SOUNTRACK CD The original movie soundtrack from the exciting Tenchi the Movie 2: Daughter of Darkness. Features vocals and background music. 23 tracks. (8682/PICD-1013A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 O/A THE TENCHI UNIVERSE SOUNDTRACK CD The Tenchi Universe Collection. Music from the Tenchi Muyo! TV series is captured on this exciting soundtrack compilation featuring Japanese vocals, unreleased material, exclusive English vocal tracks and symphonic tracks. 24 tracks total. (8682/PICD-1010A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 O/A THE WANDERERS: ILLUSION SOUNDTRACK CD Music presented from El-Hazard: Wanderers TV Series. Features Japanese vocal tracks, unreleased material, exclusive English tracks and symphonic tracks from the Japanese TV series that's currently among the biggest anime video hits in both the US and Japan. 31 tracks total. (8682/PICD-1011A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 **************************** TUBE THE A FILES: ALIEN FILES SOUNDTRACK CD Alvin & the Chipmunks presents an out-of-this-world compilation of alien/space oriented repertoire featuring tracks from The X-Files, Men in Black, and Star Wars. Includes such memorable hits as "Purple People Eater," "Men In Black," "The X-Files Theme," "Rocket Man," "Venus," "The Time Warp," "People Are Strange," "Star Wars‹Catina Band," "Mr. Spaceman," and "Destination Unknown." (8137/LK-63463) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book stores. CD SRP: $13.98 DEXTER'S LABORATORY CD Hey kids! It's the exciting debut of Cartoon Network's #1-rated show, Dexter's Laboratory. This music album features over 30 minutes of action-packed entertainment for the whole family! Includes complete lyrics to operatic episodes allowing listeners to follow along. (7135/R2-75277) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book stores. CD $15.98 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN SEPTEMBER GO SIMPSONIC WITH THE SIMPSONS: A WHOLE LOT MORE MUSIC FROM THE TV SERIES CD The second compilation of hilarious cuts from the ever-popular The Simpsons features original score by Alf Clausen and a slew of different versions of the closing theme. The musical mayhem is interspersed with side-splitting snippets of snappy dialogue from the Simpsons family, Mr. Burns and Smithers, Ned Flanders, Krusty the Clown, Barney, Apu, Milhouse, and the rest of the cast! (7135/R2-75480) (CAUT: 2 & 4) CD $16.98 SPACE GHOST'S SURF & TURF CD Cartoon Network's Space Ghost, the coolest super-hero of them all, not to mention the studliest talk show host in the galaxy, serves up his second offering of tasty treats from Cartoon Planet. Join Space Ghost, Brak and Zorak as they deliver more zippy, zingy, zany tracks featuring catchy tunes and laid back one-liners. (7135/R2-75487) (CAUT: 4) CD $16.98 MERCHANDISE SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS COMIC IMAGES DARK HORSE ALIENS VS PREDATOR: ETERNAL #1 T-SHIRT Show people you mean business with this white 100% cotton t-shirt featuring the amazing art of Glenn Fabry. It¹s one shirt that¹s guaranteed to kick butt! (80803) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GHOST SPECIAL #2: IMMORTAL COIL T-SHIRT She¹s got you in her sights...but so will all your friends, once they see you in this high caliber, gray, 100% cotton t-shirt. Don¹t say we didn¹t warn you. (80804) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 SCATTERBRAIN: PIP T-SHIRT Lead the pack with this attractive, white 100% cotton t-shirt featuring Pip of Scatterbrains in all his glory. (80805) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 TERMINATOR: SECONDARY OBJECTIVES #1 T-SHIRT Real men wear black...t-shirts, that is. And what¹s more manly than an ominous black, 100% cotton t-shirt portraying the Terminator all primed and ready for action? We rest our case. (80802) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 HARRIS VAMPIRELLA: BLOODLUST IV T-SHIRT Be the envy of all your friends while you vamp around in this fiendishly alluring, black, 100% cotton t-shirt that features the art of acclaimed painter Joe Jusko. (80806) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 MARVEL COMICS STAR TREK: TNG/X-MEN SECOND CONTACT III T-SHIRT Finally! Clothing that¹s gone where no man‹or mutant‹has gone before! This impressive, natural colored, 100% cotton t-shirt captures the very essence of the Star Trek/X-Men crossover. A must have! (80810) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 PIONEER TENCHI MUYO IN LOVE T-SHIRT Face it, fellow fan-folk...anime is here to stay. And what better way to show your appreciation of the form than to pick up this amazing, white 100% cotton t-shirt depicting promotional art of the upcoming series, Tenchi Muyo In Love. (80807) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 TICK TICK: SPORTS GANG/BAD SPORTS T-SHIRT You¹ll make your parents proud wearing this black, 100% cotton t-shirt that features the Tick poised and ready to do some old-fashioned, head-banging, flag-salutin¹, knuckle-bustin¹, all- American crime-fighting. Need we say more? (80809) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 TICK: CLENCHED FISTS MINI STAND-UP Printed on high quality, ultra-heavy stock, this mini stand-up of everybody¹s favorite hero is ready to go that extra mile to protect the innocent. SPOON! (80801) (CAUT: 4) Stand-up $3.99 U.S. MANGA BATTLE ARENA TOSHINDEN: SOPHIA T-SHIRT This white 100% cotton t-shirt is way beyond cool! In fact, it¹s MANGArific! (80811) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 ZORRO MASK OF ZORRO LOGO T-SHIRT See the movie, wear the shirt! This awesome black, 100% cotton t-shirt will have you donning masks and saving villages in no time! (80808) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS SCARY GODMOTHER MAGNET SET Welcome to the Fright Side with the new Scary Godmother Magnet Set. Each set features new art by Jill Thompson on seven full-color magnets that include: Scary Godmother, Bug-a-boo, the Boozle, Orson & Hannah and Slugger & Louie. With the book and comics from Sirius Entertainment along with the shirts and other goodies from Graphitti Designs, Scary Godmother is a welcomed addition to any family!! Magnets (x3) $9.95 GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN SYMBOL T-SHIRT Alan Scott returns in all of his past glory with the new Golden Age Green Lantern Symbol T-shirt. Features the original Green Lantern symbol screenprinted in color on a red 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Some things just get better with age!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 SUPERMAN FOREVER T-SHIRT The artwork of Alex Ross takes on a whole new life on the new Superman Forever T-shirt design. Screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt the transformation from Clark Kent to Superman, becomes a powerful statement thanks to Ross that can be worn as you choose. Superman Forever!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 ANIMATED SUPERMAN: DARKSEID T-SHIRT The baddest guy in the DC Universe returns on the new Animated Superman: Darkseid T-shirt. Features Darkseid from all angles screenprint in color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Evil never looked so good!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 ANIMATED BATMAN: SEARCHLIGHT T-SHIRT Though a creature of the night, Batman springs into action on the new Animated Batman: Searchlight T-shirt design. Screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt this shirt shows Batman in a whole new light (OK, you can laugh now!!). L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 MARVEL CLASSIC: X-MEN #1 T-SHIRT X-MEN I T-SHIRT X-MEN II T-SHIRT It was impossible for Stan Lee and Jack Kirby to realize thirty-five years ago, the impact that the X-Men would have on comics. Marvel and Graphitti Designs commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the X-Men this month with the release of three new shirt designs. Marvel Classic: X-Men #1 T- shirt features the cover by Jack Kirby and Sol Brodsky that started it all, screenprinted in full-color on a natural-colored 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The X-Men I T-shirt, with art by Steve Rude, pictures the original group screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Featuring art by Chris Bachalo, the X-Men II T-shirt depicts that original mutant cast but in their contemporary manifestations. A lot has happened in thirty-five years, but one thing remains the same: the X-Men are the premiere mutant team in town!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 DR. DOOM T-SHIRT The infamous lord of Latveria makes his Graphitti Designs T-shirt debut on this devious Dr. Doom T-shirt. Features the art of John Byrne screenprinted in full-color on the front of a forest green 100% cotton shirt. Become a loyal Doom subject with this great new shirt design. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 VENOM SYMBOL T-SHIRT The presence of Venom is manifested on this great new Venom Symbol T-shirt. Features the Venom symbol screenprinted in white on both sides of a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. You¹ve got it covered coming and going with this stylish, double-sided shirt design. L-XL $19.95 XXL $21.95 CLERKS T-SHIRT Dante, Randall and friends make a return appearance on this new Clerks T-shirt. Features the art of Jim Mahfood screenprint in color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The Clerks comics from Oni Press together with the shirts and magnets from Graphitti Designs, are just the tip of the Kevin Smith/View Askew iceberg that comin¹ your way. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 BEANWORLD T-SHIRT The chow soljers are ready to dance their way into your life on this new Beanworld T-shirt. Features art by Larry Marder screenprinted in color on a stonewashed green 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Hoo-Hoo-Ha and a Hoka- Hoka Hey!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 € T-SHIRTS FROM GIANT MANUFACTURING € SPAWN: ³TORN OUT² T-SHIRT LOONEY TUNES: ³LOST IN SPACE² T-SHIRT Spawn and Looney Tunes make a return appearance this month with two new shirt designs from Giant and Graphitti Designs. All designs are screenprinted in color on heavyweight 100% cotton shirts. L-XL $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TUG & BUSTER LTD. EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK The 4-fisted Misadventures of Tug & Buster Ltd. Hardcover Edition collects the first six issues of the Marc Hempel comic together with an additional 16 pages of special material. Limited to just 500 copies. S&N, HC, 194pg, b&w/FC $59.95 O/A ANIMATED BATMAN (SYMBOL) T-SHIRT Based on the Bat-emblem seen in the animated series, the Animated Batman Symbol T-shirt features the classic black bat screen printed on the front of a dark grey 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Now you too can strike terror into the hearts of all you meet!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A SANDMAN IV T-SHIRT Still available is the Sandman IV T-shirt that features art by noted Tug & Buster artist, Marc Hempel. Screenprint in color on a black heavyweight T-Shirt. Be prepared for Sandman¹s 10th Anniversary...coming soon!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A SILVER SURFER T-SHIRT The classic Silver Surfer is coming at you on this bold new shirt design. The art of Jack Kirby takes on a whole new life screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Surf¹s up!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A THE PUNISHER (SYMBOL) T-SHIRT The Punisher Symbol T-shirt is here! Features the stylized skull screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Pack-up your attitude, lock & load and get your hands on one of these cool new shirts today!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MARVEL CLASSIC: SPIDER-MAN T-SHIRT The new Spider-Man T-shirt features a design last seen more than thirty years ago. The art of Steve Ditko printed in color on a white 100% cotton heavyweight shirt, makes this Spidey shirt designs a timeless classic. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A THOR T-SHIRT The new art team of John Romita Jr. and Tim Townsend set the visual mood on this powerful new Thor T-shirt design. Screenprinted in process-color on a white 100% cotton heavyweight shirt, you be part of Don Blake¹s transformation into the noble god of thunder. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A GRENDEL: HUNTER ROSE T-SHIRT The Grendel that started it all returns. Grendel: Hunter Rose T-shirt features the art of Matt Wagner printed in color on a red 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Watch for the release of other Grendel shirts and goodies in the months ahead...the best is yet to come!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MAGE MAGNET SET #2 The magical attraction continues with this all new Mage Magnet Set #2. Each set contains four full-color magnets featuring: Kevin Matchstick, Kirby Hero, Gretch and Isis. Keep a lookout for the third magnet set (which will include Wally), coming soon!! Magnets (x4) $7.95 O/A ASTRO CITY MAGNET SET #2 Astro City Magnet Set #2 contains three new full-color magnets that include The Samaritan, Hanged Man and Crackerjack. Featuring the art of Brent Anderson and Alex Ross, the heroes of Astro City take on an appropriate magnetic quality. Magnet Set (x3) $6.95 O/A JAY & SILENT BOB T-SHIRT The coolest duo in Jersey return on the Jay & Silent Bob T-shirt. Features the art of Matt Wagner screenprinted in color on the front with a small bonus image, printed on back of a black 100% cotton shirt. Recommended for mature audiences everywhere!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.95 **************************** APPAREL SECTION BABYLON 5 BABYLON 5 LOGO POLO SHIRT Be the first on the Zocolo to wear this stylish 5.6 ounce jersey knit polo shirt which features the B5 logo as a fine breast embroidery. Perfect wear for B5 fans everywhere. Black shirt. (870/B5- POLO1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $39.00 BABYLON 5: END TRANSMISSION T-SHIRT This stately, re-designed Babylon 5 tee is finally available to fans everywhere! A black tee featuring the default communication image which appears on the B5 ship's video screen‹"End Transmission". We all know that the B5 mission will never end so wear this beauty today! (870/B5-T8) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #1 (Jan98) L-XL $17.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BABYLON 5: SHADOWS T-SHIRT From out of the blackness of space come the insidious Shadows, sworn enemies of the heroes of Babylon 5. A rare full-body shot of one of the Shadow aliens can be seen on the front of this eerie black tee. (870/B5-T6) XL $17.00 ******************* BETTIE PAGE BETTIE PAGE: PRETTY IN PINK T-SHIRT You'll be worshipping the ground that Mistress Bettie walks upon just to get your worthless hands on this titillating black 100% cotton tee. (8343/2159) L-XL $16.95 CELTIC VISIONS CELTIC CROSS #2 PENDANT This ancient symbol of balance promises to bring some order to your otherwise chaotic lifestyle. Handcrafted in Excelsior pewter and hangs on an adjustable neck cord. (8343/825) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $11.00 EGYPTIAN EYE PENDANT The Egyptian eye or Utchat was believed to be a powerful protective amulet. Created by Thoth, God of Wisdom, this powerful pendant hides the power to bring strength, good fortune and protection. Handcrafted in Excelsior pewter, measures about 1" and hangs on an adjustable neck cord. (8343/824) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $11.00 CHAOS! COMICS DEAD KING: HOMICIDE II T-SHIRT "Budda-Budda-Budda!² It's Chaos! Comics' resident undead killer laying down the law on the front of this black 100% cotton tee with stunning artwork by David Brewer (The Incredible Hulk). The perfect tee for all you goulish "Homicide" fiendboys! (8343/2191) L-XL $16.95 LADY DEATH: SWORD T-SHIRT With her mighty sword "Darkness" brandished, the ravishing seductress of the Netherworld appears to be in a very nasty mood, so watch out! Fiend favorite Steven Hughes' pulsating artwork shines on the front of this black 100% cotton t-shirt. (8343/2190) L-XL $16.95 DC HEROES BATMAN HOCKEY JERSEY New design presented in charcoal/yellow/black. Hit the ice or lounge around in style with this hockey jersey featuring the ever popular Bat-logo. Features pro style embroidered tackle twill patch. 100% polyester with 100% nylon collar. (7294/TL-AHJ-004) (CAUT: 4) SM-MD (49" Chest) $54.00 L-XL (53" Chest) $54.00 SUPERMAN HOCKEY JERSEY New design presented in royal blue/red/white. Opponents would have to be insane to mess with you on the ice while you're wearing this cool hockey jersey emblazoned with a pro style embroidered tackle twill patch of the Superman's shield logo. 100% polyester with 100% nylon collar. (7294/TL-AHJ-005) (CAUT: 4) SM-MD (49" Chest) $54.00 L-XL (53" Chest) $54.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPERMAN COSTUME DESIGN T-SHIRT Don this cool t-shirt and transform into the Man of Steel himself! Blue tee featuring the Superman "S" logo, belt and airbrushed muscles! (7294/TL-348) XL $16.00 ******************* H.R. GIGER OFFERED AGAIN O/A H.R. GIGER WATCHES If you cannot be a work of art, you must wear a work of art! Stay in style with these two timepieces featuring the stunning designs of H.R. Giger. Using super-high-resolution printing technology, each features beautiful, carefully rendered H.R. Giger artwork on the face and the Swatch style band. Made with Swiss parts quartz movement; Water-resistant to 3 ATM; and each individually numbered on its stainless steel back. Each package in a foil-stamped clear display box. (90) (CAUT: 4) LANDSCAPE XIX‹Watch $49.95 LI II‹Watch $49.95 ******************* HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL LOGO T-SHIRT Celebrate on the best illustrated fantasy magazines being published today with this two-sided black t-shirt featuring a colorful Heavy Metal logo on the front while the back displays a white Heavy Metal logo along with the legend "The Illustrated Fantasy Magazine". (6028/300-001A) L-XL $17.95 HEAVY METAL DEATH SEX T-SHIRT It would be a wise choice to forego all personal relations with this frightening yet lovely female warrior! The front of this two-sided black tee features stunning artwork from world-famous illustrator Luis Royo, while the back features the Heavy Metal logo presented in red. (6028/300- 004A) L-XL $17.95 HEAVY METAL HEAT STARS T-SHIRT World-famous illustrator Luis Royo delivers the goods on the front of this two-sided black tee featuring a stunning portrait of a scantly clad female warrior. The back features the Heavy Metal logo in white and outlined in red. (6028/300-005A) L-XL $17.95 ILLUMINATI ILLUMINATI LOGO CAP The ideal hat for all you conspiracy puppets that features the infamous Illuminati pyramid icon on the front. Black polyester/cotton twill cap with black braiding across the bill. (4006/754105) Cap $16.00 ILLUMINATI UNIVERSITY T-SHIRT Be the big man on campus with this athletic gray tee featuring the school crest of the "College of Weird and Unnatural Sciences and Engineering." (4006/754104) XL $18.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING MAGIC: THE GATHERING AVENGING ANGEL T-SHIRT Save your soul and summon up this officially licensed Magic: The Gathering tee featuring the breathtaking Avenging Angel illustration by Matthew Wilson. White, 100% cotton. (4110/MTG011) (CAUT:4) L-XL $18.95 MAGIC: THE GATHERING SHARD PHOENIX CARD T-SHIRT A white 100% cotton tee featuring the image from the Shard Phoenix card, measuring 10" wide by 15" tall, on the back. The Magic: The Gathering logo is printed on the front upper left chest. (4110/MTG002) (CAUT:4) L-XL $18.95 MAGIC: THE GATHERING SILVER QUEEN CARD T-SHIRT Show up to the next tournament clad in this black 100% cotton tee featuring the image from the Silver Queen card, measuring 10" wide by 15" tall, on the back. The Magic: The Gathering logo is printed on the front upper left chest. (4110/MTG001) (CAUT:4) L-XL $18.95 MARVEL SUPER-HEROES OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIDER-MAN ALL-OVER PRINT HAT Every Spider-Man fan will want to don this unique cap and swing around town in support of the friendly neighborhood web crawler. (6438) Cap $12.95 O/A THE THING POCKET WATCH It's clobberin' time with the ever lovin' blue eyed Thing. This classic antique gold finished timepiece features an action character dial, fine quality genuine leather hand-stitched fob with belt attachment, Japanese quartz movement with electro-luminescent technology, and comes with a three year limited warranty. (6051/PTH26) Pocket Watch $44.99 O/A WOLVERINE POCKET WATCH The ever popular bone popping mutant, Wolverine, is depicted in all his feral glory on the dial of this antique-gold finished pocket watch. Features Japanese quartz movement with electro- luminescent dial, and a fine quality genuine leather hand-stitched fob that attaches to your belt. (6051/PW024) Pocket Watch $44.99 ******************* SAILOR MOON SAILOR MOON: CRESCENT MOON T-SHIRT Take on the evil forces of the Dark Kingdom with this white 100% cotton tee featuring the groovy image of cute Sailor Moon. (8343/DIA-693WH) L-XL $16.95 SAILOR MOON: LUNA T-SHIRT Cool! It's a floating head image of Sailor Moon's feline companion, Luna, presented on the front of a heather gray 100% cotton tee. Meow! (8343/DIA-695HG) L-XL $16.95 SAILOR MOON: SAILOR SALUTE T-SHIRT This black 100% cotton tee captures the perky Sailor Moon giving her patented "Sailor Scout" salute. Wear yours today and declare your love for Sailor Moon to everyone! (8343/DIA-674BK) L-XL $16.95 THE SIMPSONS SIMPSONS: BARNEY BASEBALL JERSEY *Burrppp!* Barney, Springfield's resident alcohol dependent, is all set to hit the links on the front of this dandy baseball-style jersey. The perfect attire to wear the next time you're visiting "Sir Putt- A-Lots Merrie Olde Fun Centre." White with black sleeves. (6031/SM2514) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 SIMPSONS: OLD STUFF T-SHIRT D'oh! Homer finally discovers the unsettling truth and proclaims "Every time I learn something new it pushes some old stuff out of my brain!" Poor guy! White 100% cotton tee. (8615/SIW- 1058) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS: SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION T-SHIRT Whether you're feeling angelic today or a little on the devilish side, then this Simpsons tee covers both moods. The front of this white 100% cotton tee features the "6 degrees of separation" of young Bart Simpson. (8615/SIW-1056) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS: BART AT CHALKBOARD TIE It seems that problem child Bart Simpson has been a naughty boy at school once again as he's being forced to repeatedly write "the boys room is not a water park" on the chalkboard. Image presented on a black 100% polyester tie. (8751/151468) (CAUT: 4) Tie $15.00 SIMPSONS: THE TOWER TIE It's the leaning tower of Simpsons! Enhance your drab wardrobe with this eye-catching blue tie featuring the lovable Simpson family in full color. 100% polyester. (8751/151466) (CAUT: 4) Tie $15.00 SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK: BEEFCAKE CAP Don't you dare call him fat! This charcoal gray brush cotton cap features the embroidered image of big boned Eric Cartman along with the words "Beefcake! Beefcake!!!" The Comedy Central and South Park logos appear on the back. Adjustable for any hat size. (6461/07-1024) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 SOUTH PARK: KENNY CAP Live the life of Kenny (or the death!) with this cool brush cotton cap featuring the embroidered image of that dirty little bastard, Kenny McCormick. The Comedy Central and South Park logos appear on the back. Washed navy blue crown with charcoal gray bill. Adjustable for any hat size. (6461/07-1021) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 SOUTH PARK: KICK ASS CAP Adopt a "Kick Ass" attitude just like South Park's Eric Cartman with this cardinal red brushed cotton cap which features the embroidered image of Cartman's head and the words "Kick Ass!" appearing on the front. The Comedy Central and South Park logos are presented on the back. Adjustable for any hat size. (6461/07-1015) Cap $14.95 SOUTH PARK CAST PIN South Park fever is gaining momentum! Show your support of the #1 show on cable by wearing this awesome cloisonne lapel pin which features the fabulous foursome Cartman, Kyle, Stan and Kenny in their ever popular line up! You gotta have it! (870/SPK-PIN6) (CAUT: 4) Pin $6.00 SOUTH PARK: CARTMAN TRIO BASEBALL JERSEY Get a triple dose of Eric Cartman with this baseball-style jersey featuring three images of that mischievous "big boned" lad screen-printed on the front. The back sports a South Park logo. White with black sleeves. (8615/HAWB-5022) L-XL $19.95 SOUTH PARK: KENNY TRIO BASEBALL JERSEY Oh my god, they've cloned Kenny! Why settle for just one Kenny when three Kenny's are so much better?! This white baseball-style jersey, with gray sleeves, features three images of the death-prone tyke. The South Park logo is printed on the back. (8615/HAWG-5026) L-XL $19.95 SOUTH PARK: CROSS-EYED CARTMAN FOOTBALL JERSEY Egads! It seems that some horrible series of events have afflicted our poor Cartman with a severe case of convergent strabismus. Or maybe he's just concentrating on regulating his bowel movements. Screen-printed image presented on a football-style jersey. White with navy blue trim. (8615/HAWN-2014) L-XL $32.00 SOUTH PARK: STITCHED KENNY FOOTBALL JERSEY Oh my God! Kenny has been bludgeoned, electrocuted, limbs severed and even sawed in half, but luckily he's been stitched up and appears to as good as new (well, almost)! Image screenprinted on front and presented on a football-style jersey. White with black trim. (8615/HAWB-2012) L-XL $32.00 SOUTH PARK: FOURSOME GAS STATION SHIRT This prison-yard-gray "gas station" style shirt featuring the screen-printed images of those four rambunctious South Park youths‹Cartman, Kenny, Stan and Kyle. The front features an applique South Park logo over the left pocket. Made from a polyester/cotton blend, it features button-up front and two front pockets. (8615/HAGG-3015) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $36.00 SOUTH PARK: STITCHED KENNY GAS STATION SHIRT Catch the "gas station" shirt madness with this South Park design featuring the screen-printed image of a stitched-up Kenny on the back. The front sports an applique "South Park" logo over the left pocket. Presented on a "UPS" brown shirt. Made from a polyester/cotton blend, it features button-up front and two front pockets. (8615/HAGM-3016) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $36.00 SOUTH PARK: THE BOYS TIE Show up to work and get sent right home again when you show up at in this hip neckwear featuring the full figured images of Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman. Royal blue 100% polyester tie. (8751/151472) (CAUT: 4) Tie $15.00 SOUTH PARK: KENNY HEADS TIE A black 100% polyester tie featuring the five head images of that death magnet little Kenny. (8751/151454) (CAUT: 4) Tie $15.00 SOUTH PARK: ALL CHARACTERS TOSSED SILK TIE Proudly display your affection for Comedy Central's hit cartoon show with this charcoal colored silk tie featuring the "tossed" pattern of South Park characters. (8751/325610) (CAUT: 4) Tie $25.00 SPAWN SPAWN: CLOWN FACE T-SHIRT "HA HA HA HA HA HA..." The maniacal floating head image of the evil Clown makes its presence known on the front of this black 100% cotton tee. The back features a "No Spawn" icon logo. (6358/2976) L-XL $16.95 SPAWN: I CAN'T DIE T-SHIRT The front of this black 100% cotton tee features the ghoulish artwork which appeared on the first re-released Spawn TP along with the proclamation "I can't die!" and the Spawn icon/logo. The back sports the Spawn circular logo icon. (6358/2978) L-XL $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPAWN GRAVEYARD TIE DYE T-SHIRT Better be careful when treading upon the resting ground of the dead because you never know what hellish, grotesque apparition might be lurking behind the next gravestone. Tie dye tee. (6358/2894) (CAUT: 4) XL $25.95 ************************** STAR TREK STAR TREK: TNG COMMUNICATOR MEDALLION PIN This circular medallion features the popular Next Generation communicator on the display face as well as "galaxy pattern" LCD movements. Approximately 1 1/2" in diameter. Satin gold finish. A great gift for the true Trekker! (4241) (CAUT: 4) Pin $25.00 STAR TREK: TNG EYE OF THE BORG MEDALLION PIN Now you too can own a Borg cybernetic implant as featured on the Next Generation episodes Descent Part I & Part II. Features an LCD electronic crystal display that simulates the Borg eye movement. Approximately 1 1/2" in diameter. Satin silver finish. (4241) (CAUT: 4) Pin $25.00 STAR TREK: TNG KLINGON MEDALLION PIN This fine Star Trek fashion accessory featuring a custom liquid crystal display that features the Klingon symbol along with a continuous "galaxy star" pattern movement. Don't forget to wear it when attending the next High Counsel meeting. Satin silver finish. (4241) (CAUT: 4) Pin $25.00 STAR TREK: TNG WORF KLINGON MEDALLION PINS This Klingon gift set includes two finely crafted medallion replicas of the ones which adorn Lt. Commander Worf's sash. Get yours today and proudly display your heritage as a true Klingon warrior! Satin silver finish. (4241) (CAUT: 4) Pin Set $25.00 STAR TREK COMMAND INSIGNIA SHIRT Here's your big chance to be like the great Captain Kirk and take command with this hip uniform garment-dyed Starfleet fashion top. Gold/ocre colored with black garment-dyed ringer and featuring the distinctive embroidered arrowhead insignia that designates Command personnel. Very comfy, very cool. (7294/ST-102) L-XL $29.95 STAR TREK SCIENCES INSIGNIA SHIRT Now you will be able to assume your dream job as a Starfleet science officer (a la Spock). This blue shirt with black garment-dyed ringer featuring an embroidered Starfleet Sciences insignia. A must if you expect to gather all the scientific information required by the ship's captain. (7294/ST- 103) L-XL $29.95 STAR TREK: TNG SPACE T-SHIRT Cold, hard space lies ahead as the Enterprise, led by Captain Picard, explores the unknown on this new Next Generation black t-shirt. A definite eye catcher! (870/NG-T2) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER CAST T-SHIRT The brave and wayward cast from Star Trek: Voyager have found their way on the front of this black tee along with the image of the U.S.S. Voyager ship shown gaining momentum underneath. (870/VGR-T5) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK: THE FINAL FRONTIER T-SHIRT Set a course for this mysterious black t-shirt featuring an eerie glowing delta shield with the phrase "The Final Frontier" through the center. Perfect for the "upper crust" Trekkie or X-Phile. Also features the name Star Trek on the back. (7294/TL-415) L-XL $17.95 ************************** STAR WARS STAR WARS: BOBA FETT SHIP DESIGN T-SHIRT The front of this two-sided navy blue 100% cotton tee features a stylish boxed art design of the Mandalorian armor-clad bounty hunter‹Boba Fett. The back presents a front/side "blueprint" schematic of the bounty hunter's ship‹Slave I, laid over Fett's skull icon. (559/29-331-163) L-XL $16.95 STAR WARS JABBA'S PALACE TIE DYE T-SHIRT If you're brave enough (or just plain stupid) to enter the sinister confines of Jabba's Palace, then do so in style with this two-sided 100% cotton tie dye tee featuring photorealistic scenes from Jabba's Palace as depicted in Return of the Jedi. The front presents a chained Leia at the feet of Jabba along with the image of the fearsome Rancor beast. The back sports the images of the beautiful aliens dancing to the beat of the Max Rebo band (not to mention the wonderful vocals of Sy Snootles) along with the scene of a captured Chewbacca being led in by the bounty hunter Boushh. (7138/11914) L-XL $29.00 TACO BELL TACO BELL: VIVA THE REVOLUTION T-SHIRT "Viva The Revolution!" That cute little Chihuahua is rousing the masses to new heights of revolutionary fervor on the front of this white 100% cotton tee. The back sports "Viva Gorditas" phrase along with the Taco Bell logo. Be the first on your block to fetch this garment! (6358/TBD- 100.2) XL $16.95 TACO BELL: YO QUIERO T-SHIRT "Yo Quiero Taco Bell!" Like the scrumptious menu delights offered at Taco Bell, you just can't get enough of this cute little Chihuahua doggy. The bilingual pooch is featured on the front of this white 100% cotton tee while the Taco Bell ³Want Some?" logo is printed on the back. (6358/3053) XL $16.95 UNIVERSAL MONSTERS Be sure to check out the Misc. Merchandise section for accompaning ceramic mugs. UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON T-SHIRT The officially licensed "Universal Classic Monsters" t-shirt line continues with this black tee bearing the menacing image of the gillman himself‹the Creature from the Black Lagoon! (870/CRTR-T1) L-XL $17.00 UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: THE MUMMY T-SHIRT Revive that dreary wardrobe with this eerie black tee emblazoned with the frightening visage of Boris Karloff as the ever-popular Egyptian mummy. Officially licensed and free of curses. (870/MMY-T1) L-XL $17.00 WHITE WOLF THE BOOK OF NOD T-SHIRT After you've unlocked the secret origin of vampires, discover this black 100% cotton tee featuring White Wolf's sacred Book of Nod logo on the front. Features silver metallic ink. which gives this tee a definite mystical look! (8343/2130) XL $16.95 WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION WWF: WORLD CHAMPION SKULL CAP Now you too can be a World Champion with this black cap featuring the embroidered image of the Stone Cold's menacing skull along with words "World Champion." "Austin 3:16" is embroidered on the back. (4232/1578) (CAUT: 4) Cap $17.95 WWF: D-GENERATION X T-SHIRT "Attitude is everything" and the WWF's D-Generation X has heralded in a new age of disrespect and controversy. Join the DX ranks with this black 100% cotton tee featuring the photorealistic images of D-Generation X‹Chyna, Hunter Hearst-Helmsley and the "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. (4232/1544) L-XL $16.95 WWF: THE HARD WAY T-SHIRT Staking his claim as the toughest S.O.B. to ever compete in the WWF, Stone Cold Steve Austin has earned his due "The Hard Way." The front of this black 100% cotton tee features Stone Cold's face revealing a metal skull underneath while the back sports the advice "Other Side, Jackass." If, however, you are a little pansy boy whose mommy is calling you for dinner, or you have a heart condition, then you should pass this tee by and don't look back! (4232/1529) L-XL $16.95 XENA XENA SLIDE BRACELET Your favorite warrior princess would kill for this classy 6 3/4" long slide bracelet consisting of Xena lettering in gorgeous matte gold pink and rich matte rhodium chakrams between the spacing. (870/XE-BRCLT1) (CAUT: 4) Bracelet $40.00 XENA CHARM PIN This beautiful 2" Xena charm pin consists of four matte finishes (gold english, gold pink, rhodium, and palladium) with antique finish). Dangling below the Xena name plate is the mighty chakram charm, the sword charm and the 3-D figure Charm of Xena. A tasteful accessory for your attire! (870/XE-PIN5) (CAUT: 4) Charm Pin $10.00 XENA LOGO DENIM SHIRT Enhance your wardrobe with this stylish new long sleeve heavy weight button down denim shirt featuring the official Xena: Warrior Princess logo beautifully and stately embroidered above the left breast pocket. A must for Xena fans everywhere! (870/XE-SHIRT1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $57.00 XENA LOGO POLO SHIRT Just what the Xena fans have been demanding! It's here, the 5.6 oz. jersey knit white polo shirt capturing the official logo tastefully embroidered across the front breast area. Comfortable and sporty. (870/XE-POLO1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $39.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA & GABRIELLE: FRIENDSHIP T-SHIRT Xena and Gabrielle have captured the hearts of millions of dedicated fans throughout the world‹ and now they appear together on this popular white tee. "That's what friends do, they stand by each other" is the sentiment whereby Xena and Gabrielle live their lives‹now you, too, can honor this commitment by wearing this beautiful full color design. (870/XE-T7) L-XL $17.00 X-FILES X-FILES MOVIE BRAND LOGO T-SHIRT Make your statement with this simple yet stylish black 100% cotton tee featuring the X-Files movie logo on the front. The back of the collar features the noble sentiment "Fight The Future" embroidered in red. (4237/SXF002-10) L-XL $16.95 X-FILES MOVIE: BUILDINGS T-SHIRT Be prepared for the truth with this two-sided tee emblazoned with an eye catching image of Agents Mulder and Scully from the X-Files movie on the back. The front sports a small screen-printed The X-Files: Fight The Future logo over the left chest pocket area. Black, 100% cotton. (8615/XFB- 1085) L-XL $17.95 X-FILES MOVIE: PHONE T-SHIRT Agents Mulder and Scully are on the biggest case of their career. Help them uncover the truth by wearing this two-sided t-shirt. The back features the photorealistic images of Mulder and Scully separated by the "X" logo, while the front side sports a small screen-printed The X-Files: Fight The Future logo over the left chest pocket area. Black, 100% cotton. (8613/XFB-1085) L-XL $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-FILES JOSE CHUNG'S FROM OUTER SPACE T-SHIRT Explore the phenomenally popular cult sensation with this two-sided black tee featuring the "alien" from the hilarious third season episode "Jose Chung's From Outer Space." The front features the X-Files logo over the left pocket area. Get yours today before the "men in black" pay you an unexpected visit! (8615/XFB-1071) XL $17.95 *************************** X-FILES BLUE DIAL X LOGO WATCH Strap on this exquisite timepiece and let everyone know you're a believer. This handsome X-Files watch comes with a black leather band, silvertone bezel and an unique lenticular watch dial featuring the new X-Files logo. (6248/8402) (CAUT: 4) Watch $39.95 TOYS SECTION NOTE: Your retailer cannot guarantee receiving specific items‹such as action figures‹when they must be ordered in case or ³assortment² 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 ³hot² figures may or may not even be included in your retailer¹s order. Please be aware of this when ordering action figures and other items designated as cases or assortments. ANIME Neon Genesis Evangelion NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PVC COMPLETED MODEL SERIES Neon Genesis Evangelion is one of the most popular anime series on both sides of the Pacific today. There have been model kits and action figures based on the series, but nothing... substantial. That is, until now. Get ready for maximum Evangelion fun with these imported vinyl figures of the massive EVAs and their sexy young pilots. These soft vinyl static figures are pre- painted and ready for display. The EVAs stand approximately 18² tall and come with miniature pilot figure, and hand-held weaponry. The 1:6 scale anime-style human figures stand approximately 10² tall. EVA figures are approximately 15² tall. Both styles come with a figure stand. Choose from: Ayanami Rei in Plug Suit w/Pen, EVA 01 Test Type, EVA 02 Production Model, Katsugari Misato, Rei & Sohu Asuka in Swimsuits 2-Pack, and Shoryu Asuka in School Uniform. Original Japanese windowbox packaging. (8644) (CAUT: 4) AYANAMI REI/PLUG SUIT w/PEN‹Figure (SVE06) $40.00 EVA 01 TEST TYPE‹Figure (SVE03) $85.00 EVA 02 PRODUCTION MODEL‹Figure (SVE08) $85.00 KATSUGARI MISATO‹Figure (SVE01) $40.00 REI & SORHU/SWIMSUITS 2-PACK‹Figures (SVE07) $50.00 SHORYU ASUKA/SCHOOL UNIFORM‹Figure (SVE05) $40.00 Martian Successor Nadesico RURI HOSHINO REAL MODEL FIGURE From the hit Japanese TV series Martian Successor Nadesico, comes this beautifully detailed, pre- painted figure. Ruri Hoshino is the computer expert of the Independent Battleship Nadesico, and its team of specialists hired to defeat an alien menace. The figure comes packaged on a reuseable blister card and a includes a CD single of the voice actress and a figure stand. Figure measures 8² tall. (544/240-64) (CAUT: 4) Figure $33.95 YURICA MISMARU REAL MODEL FIGURE Yurica Misumaru is the unlikely Captain of the Independent Battleship Nadesico. The figure comes packaged on a reuseable blister card and a includes a CD single of the voice actress and a figure stand. Figure measures 8² tall. (544/240-63) (CAUT: 4) Figure $33.95 Sakura Wars SAKURA WARS REAL MODEL FIGURES From the hit Japanese video game and OVA series, Sakura Wars, come these beautiful pre- assembled, pre-painted figures! Sakura Wars is the story of an ultra secret Japanese intelligence group that disguises itself as an acting troupe to conduct its missions undetected. All Sakura Wars Real Model Figures come in reuseable blister card packs, with a figure stand and a CD single featuring the voice actor of the featured character. Choose from Iris, Ri Koran, and team leader Sakaura Shinguji. Each Figure measures 7 1/2² tall. (544) (CAUT: 4) IRIS (260-102)‹Figure $27.95 RI KORAN (260-100)‹Figure $27.95 SAKURA SHINGUJI (260-101)‹Figure $27.95 Tetsujin 28 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TETSUJIN 28 8-INCH ACTION FIGURE Another incredible figure from the master toy makers at Medicom! Imported direct from Japan, the classic Japanese robot hero Tetsujin 28 (known as Gigantor in the United States) is now a coool new toy figure! Standing 8² tall, Tetsujin 28 features 22 points of articulation, light-up eyes, and a 3² figure of his young master, Shotaro. Both figures come packaged on an illustrated blister card. Be on the lookout for variant figures! (4239) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $18.20 BARBIE/FASHION DOLLS AUDREY HEPBURN: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY¹S BLACK EVENING FASHION DOLL Barbie celebrates the timeless beauty and elegance of actress Audrey Hepburn, highlighting her stunning role in 1961¹s Breakfast At Tiffany¹s. The doll features Audrey Hepburn face sculpting, brown eyes, and an upswept brunette hairstyle with blonde highlights. She wears a long, sleeveless black gown offset by a white stole. Accessories include: black opera gloves, pumps, faux pearl earrings, triple strand faux pearl necklace, rhinetsone tiara, coffee cup, bag and a black handbag. Includes a labled doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Window box packaging. (744/20355) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $70.00 BARBIE PEACOCK BIRDS OF BEAUTY DOLL This is the first doll in a new series of Barbie fashion dolls patterned after exotic birds. The Peacock Barbie doll wears a striking sheath gown with a deep blue velvet skirt and a blue satin bustier. An overskirt of blue satin swirls around her, while a dramatic fan of golden net and peacock feathers spreads out behind her. Accessories include: blue spike pumps, green satin opera gloves, and golden filagree earrings. Window box packaging. (744/19365) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $87.50 BARBIE TANGERINE TWIST FASHION SAVVY DOLL Meet the embodiment of today¹s sophisticated African-American woman in the new Fashion Savvy Collection designed by African-American Barbie designer, Kitty Black Perkins. The first in the collection is ³Tangerine Twist,² a vibrant orange outfit accented with leopard-print collar and hat. Accessories include: black leather-like gloves, handbag, and orange pumps. Includes a labled doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Window box packaging. (744/17860) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $44.50 BARBIE UPTOWN CHIC FASHION SAVVY DOLL Second in the Fashion Savvy Collection, Uptown Chic Barbie is ablaze in vibrant color in a purely contemporary fashion. Her ensemble features a purple jumpsuit with a boldly striped ³silk² wrap. Her dramatic accessories include a yellow wide brimmed hat with black trim, yellow shoulder bag, glasses, shoes and ³cell phone². She wears her hair in a fashionably short style, has a fully poseable body and contemporary face paint and skin tone. Includes a labled doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Window box packaging. (744/19632) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $44.50 BATMAN 1998 BATMAN & ROBIN BASIC FIGURE WAVE II The toughest action figures, straight from last summer¹s big screen Batman epic! Feature Covert Strike Capes with weapons and accessories to re-create thrilling scenes! Scheduled for this wave: Transforming Mr. Freeze, Drone Cape Robin, Photon Chopper Batman, Laser Cape Batman, Sky Assault Batman, Jet Pack Mr. Freeze, and a mix of previously released styles. (309/63855) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.95Ea. 1998 BATMAN & ROBIN DELUXE FIGURES WAVE II Deluxe figures based on the movies and the animated series! Each figure is loaded with deluxe weaponry and action accessories! Scheduled for this wave: Waterwing Nightwing (animated), Silver Defender Batman (animated),Wingblast Robin, and Rooftop Pursuit Batman. (309/63865) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $11.75Ea. 1998 BATMAN ANIMATED DUO FORCE FIGURES All-new look and style based on The Batman Adventures animated series! Crime Solver gear lets you uncover clues on the figures and packaging. Plus, crime fighting weaponry to help defend Gotham City! Scheduled for this wave: Jet Wing Batman, Battle Shield Nightwing, Street Strike Batman, Wild Card Joker, Undercover Bruce Wayne, The Creeper, and a mix of previously released styles. (309/64115) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.95Ea. BATMAN ANIMATED MICRO BUST PLAYSETS Animated-style action in a micro playset shaped like a bust of Batman or one of his Rogue¹s Gallery of villains. Scheduled for this wave: Batman ³Head² Quarters, Joker ³Head² Quarters, and Batman¹s Arctic Battleland. (309/64275) (CAUT: 4) Playset SRP: $6.25Ea. COMIC BOOK HEROES ALICE IN WONDERLAND: JABBERWOCK ACTION FIGURE ³The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jabberwock!² John Tenniel's illustrated interpretations of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are brought to life in this new line of action figures. The Jabberwock burbles its way to you as a 5² high figure with four points of articulation and a posable rubber neck! Welcome to the other side of the Looking Glass! (4231) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $9.95 JACKIE CHAN¹S SPARTAN X ACTION FIGURE Inspired by Image Comics¹ Jackie Chan¹s Spartan X (which, of course, was inspired by the on- screen exploits of Hong Kong action film star, Jackie Chan)! Masterfully sculpted to show both the spirit of fun and the martial arts abilities of Jackie Chan, the figure stands approximately 7² tall and is fully articulated at the neck, shoulders, forearms, wrists, waist, hips, and knees. Also included is a custom stand. Blister carded. Look for variant figures in case lots. (8644/SPX0001) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $13.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE JACKIE CHAN¹S SPARTAN X ACTION FIGURE Created especially for Previews, this version of the Jackie Chan¹s Spartan X action figure features a completely resculpted head with back-turned baseball cap, new facial expression, tan painted jacket, and olive drab camouflage pants. Blister carded. Look for variant figures in case lots. (8644/SPX0002) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $16.95 1998 SUPERMAN ANIMATED BASIC FIGURES A Previews North American Exclusive! Released only in Europe, this new line of figures based on the Superman Animated Series is now available to American fans and collectors, exclusively from Previews! Figures scheduled for this series are: Metallo (w/Jet Cycle), Home Run Superman (figures swings Drain Pipe to smash 2-piece Robot), X-Ray Vision Superman (w/See-Through Safe & Bomb), Power Auger Superman (w/Break-away Neck & Leg Restraints), and Bizarro (w/Car Axle and ³temper tantrum² action). (6245/62930) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.75 1998 SUPERMAN ANIMATED DELUXE FIGURES A Previews North American Exclusive! Released only in Europe, this new line of deluxe Superman Animated Series figures include incredible accerssories and features. Figures scheduled for this series are: Kryptonite Cape Superman, Power Vision Superman (Eyes & Chest Emblem Light Up), City Stealth Superman (Spring-Loaded Armored Flight Pack), and Ultra Shield Superman (w/Projectile-Firing Armor Backpack). (6245/62950) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $11.65 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SUPERMAN ANIMATED SUPERGIRL FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Only released in miniscule numbers in Europe, Previews is proud to bring American fans our next exclusive DC animated female figure: Supergirl! Articulated at the neck, shoulders, and waist, the Maid of Steel comes in her trademark miniskirt and half-cape... along with a bunch of funky armor and missile launchers you¹ll relegate to your parts box the moment you get her!!! She¹s ultra-cool, ultra-collectible... and she¹s only available through Previews! (6245/62981) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $13.00 DIE CAST CAMPBELL¹S SOUP 1:38 SCALE 1930 DIAMOND T CRATE BANK This 1:38 scale replica of a vintage, 1930 Diamond T flatbed truck features a distinctive red cab with Campbell¹s Soup can markings on the doors, with the company name and location on the side compartments. The bed is stacked with crates, which form the top of the bank¹s coin slot. Window box packaging. (598/F304DO) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This model has been retired by the manufacturer‹allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $32.00` COORS 1:43 SCALE 1930 CHEVY DELIVERY TRUCK WITH COLLECTOR¹S TIN Bearing the classic Coors Golden Malted Milk Select Brand markings on its cargo cube, this 1930 Chevy delivery van also features the Distinctive initials of Adolph Coors. Comes packaged in a full-color collector¹s tin. (598/F142TO) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This model has been retired by the manufacturer‹allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $22.50 JOHNNY LIGHTNING SUPER MAGMAS TRUCKS DIE-CASTS Packaged in their own clear display cases, these Super Magmas editions recreate the classic racing trucks of a yesterday and today. Scheduled for this line: Little Red Wagon, Dodge Rebellion, Chuck Wagon, and Hemi Express. Each die-cast vehicle features a 100% metal body and chassis, with realistic detailing and intricate team markings. Another masterpiece! (6243/SM1) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $37.95Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS MOTOR TREND WAVE VII 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 collector¹s box with Certificate of Authenticity. (476/08100) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $3.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS HOT ROD WAVE VII DIE CAST CARS Every month, Racing Champions¹ Hot Rod Edition presents a new series of 3.25², 1:24 scale hot rods, as seen in the pages of Hot Rod magazine. Each die cast car features an opening hood or doors, as well as a detailed engine. Assorted styles. (476/06900) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $3.99Ea. GI JOE GI JOE ARMED FORCES SERVICES WAVE III FIGURES This series re-creates the various uniforms and equipment from every branch of the service, GI Joe-style! Scheduled for this release: Boot Camp (Vietnam) and Boot Camp (Korea). Blister carded. (309/81160.26) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $17.95Ea. GI JOE ARMED FORCES SERVICES ETHNIC WAVE III FIGURES Same uniforms, equipment, etc. as above, but fitted on a black GI Joe figure. Blister carded. (309/81180.22) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $17.95Ea. GI JOE MISSION GEAR DELUXE BOXED SETS Authentic accessory sets to add realism to your 12² figures! Special themed sets offer unique play scenarios: K-9 Patrol Unit includes German Shepherd patrol dog, ranger outfit, laptop computer, cell phone, nightstick, dog tags, and more; Underwater Demolition Set comes with magnetic depth charges, spear gun, wet suit, scuba vest, air tank, weapons, and more underwater gear. Window boxed. (309/57056) (CAUT: 1) Accessory Set SRP: $12.50Ea. MARVEL COMICS COLLECTOR SERIES MARVEL¹S MOST WANTED FIGURES This series features the Marvel characters fans most wanted to see made into action figures. Fans filled out surveys, wrote letters, e-mailed and called to say what they wanted. This limited production series answers collectors¹ prayers and makes their wishes come true! Each intricately sculpted 6² figure in this series features detailed, character dedicated accessories. Choose from: Blink (w/Teleporter action base), X-Man (w/poseable Psychic base), and Spat & Grovel (from Uncanny X-Men #350). (49/48920) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $8.95Ea. SILVER SURFER SPACE RACERS FIGURES The Silver Surfer must join forces with Super Nova and Warlock to stop the sinister schemes of Ronan the Accussor. Together they travel to the ends of the universe at the speed of light in order to end his inter-planetary plans for conquest. Each figure in this series comes with a high-speed pull-back space sled. Scheduled for this release: Molten Lava Silver Surfer (w/Eyeball Alien Space Racer), Ronan the Accussor (w/Tree Root Space Racer), Adam Warlock (w/Cosmic Skull Space Racer), and Super Nova (w/Flaming Bird Space Racer). (49/48920) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $8.95Ea. X-MEN MODERN X-MEN FIGURE GIFT PACK In 1974, Marvel Comics released Giant-Sized X-Men #1. This issue introduced the all-new, all- different team of X-Men formed by Professor X after the disappearance of his original team. It ushered in a new era of greatness and popularity for the superhuman mutants. Available now for the first time ever is a gift set featuring 5² figures of Banshee, Sunfire, Colossus, Storm, Nightcrawler, and Thunderbird of the International Team, in their classic uniforms. No X-Men collection will be complete without it! Book-style boxed set with ³hinged² lid. (49/43505)(CAUT: 4) Gift Set SRP: $36.00 MOVIES & TV A BUG¹S LIFE BASIC FIGURES From the makers of Toy Story comes this year¹s next big Disney hit, Pixar¹s A Bug¹s Life. Follow the exploits of Flik the ant as he and his insect buddies embark on a grand, completely computer- generated adventure! Scheduled for this release: Hang-Glide Flik, Inventor Flik, Warrior Flik, Francis & Slim, Tuck & Roll, Enemy Hopper, and Enemy Molt. (744/19335) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.95Ea. CLASSIC BLUES BROTHERS 9-INCH FIGURES Previously exclusive to Target stores, now Jake and Elwood are available to comic shops! From one of the most classic comedies of our generation comes this pair of 9² tall poseable figures, each in its own cloth outfit with accssories. Choose from Jake (w/handcuffs) or Elwood (w/Microphone stand). (6275) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $21.95Ea. DREW CAREY & MIMI 12-INCH COLLECTORS PACK Cleveland Rocks! Everybody loves Drew Carey, Ohio¹s Favorite Bachelor shlub. And everybody loves to hate Mimi, Drew¹s eternal enemy. Put Œem together and you¹ve not only got the perfect formula for comedy, but a cool collectror¹s set of 12² dolls! Yes, it¹s Drew and Mimi, decked out in their familiar TV garb, grinnin¹ and ready to become a part of your permanent collection. Drew comes with briefcase and coffee mug, Mimi includes purse and mirror. (491) (CAUT: 4) Figure Set SRP: $36.00 FULL MOON ACTION FIGURES SERIES V Taking a break from the Puppet Master series, Full Moon Toys presents this terrifying twosome from the Full Moon films Subspecies and Shrieker! Radu is the vampire lord of Subspecies, who gains his vampiric powers from the Bloodstone. Standing 8² tall, Radu includes a detailed Bloodstone, rooted hair, cloth overcoat, a Subspecies minion, and display base. Shrieker is a horrible mutant freak with two heads! Standing 7² tall, it features four(!) light-up eyes, real cloth clothing, wild rooted hair, bone, and bloody display base. Also, keep an eye out for cool variant figures! (6395) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $14.95Ea. PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE RADU ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! This specially-produced Radu figure features a redesigned outfit‹red vest, white shirt, blood-spattered hands, blue Bloodstone and Subspecies minion. (6395) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $21.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SHRIEKER ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! This specially-produced Shrieker figure features a moss green cloth outfit and a blood-spattered bone club accessory. (6395) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $21.95 CLASSIC GAMERA ACTION FIGURES WITH SOUND Limited Distribution! You¹ve seen the video of Gamera, Guardian of the Universe (only recently released in the United States!), now create your own giant monster adventures with the original mutant turtle, Gamera! The fire-breathing, flying titanic turtle of terror is here, along with a host of monstrous enemies‹all featuring authentic kaiju roars! Scheduled for this release: Gamera, Gyaos, Guilon, Jiger, Viras, and Zigra. These poseable figures feature monstrous sound and firing missiles. Each figure comes with an exclusive trading card. Batteries included. (8632/30829)(CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #5 (May97) Figure SRP: $11.75Ea. CLASSIC GAMERA ACTION FIGURES WITHOUT SOUND Limited Distribution! Come face-to-face with the monstrous might of Gamera and his deadly foes! Direct from the cult-classic film series (and the all-new Gamera film on video), these poseable figures each feature firing missiles and a collectible trading card. Scheduled for this release: Scheduled for this release: Gamera, Gyaos, Guilon, Jiger, Viras, and Zigra.. (8632/30830)(CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #5 (May97) Figure SRP: $5.50Ea. GILLIGAN¹S ISLAND 9-INCH ACTION FIGURES Previously exclusive to Target stores, now three of your favorite Gilligan¹s Island stars are available to comics shops! There¹s the Skipper, the Professor (he could make a radio run off of two coconuts, but he couldn¹t fix a two-foot hole in a boat!), and the fun-loving First Mate of the S.S. Minnow, Gilligan! (6275/17010) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $21.95Ea. HAPPY DAYS 9-INCH ACTION FIGURES Previously exclusive to Target stores, this trio of figures brings the stars of TV¹s Happy Days to comics shops! It¹s Richie Cunningham, Potsie Webber, and the ever-cool Fonzie! (6275/16010) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $21.95Ea. HOLIDAY HERO BUZZ LIGHTYEAR FIGURE It¹s Christmas in June for Toy Story fans with this metallic-finished Buzz Lightyear figure! Decorated in holiday colors, this fully articulated Buzz features lights and four holiday phrases. (744/19889) (CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $46.00 IMPERIAL BEAUTY MULAN COLLECTOR SERIES DOLL An exotic beauty wearing a glamorous fantasy ensemble with a traditional Chinese look, this limited edition collectible Mulan doll is inspired by the upcoming Disney animated feature film, Mulan. Her red, black and golden gown is dramatically styled in brilliant colors and fabrics and accented with special elements from the film like her guardian friend Mushu. Her accessories include a golden, tasseled headpiece. Her skin is palest white and her hair a brilliant jet black. Window box packaging. (744/19083) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $65.00 IT¹S A WONDERFUL LIFE 9-INCH ACTION FIGURES Previously exclusive to Target stores, this series if 9-inch figures perfectly captures the likenesses of the stars of the Frank Capra classic, It¹s A Wonderful Life. Choose from: George Bailey, Mary Bailey, and Guardian Angel. (6275/18010) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $21.95Ea. LAUREL & HARDY 9-INCH ACTION FIGURES Previously exclusive to Target stores, now film fans everywhere can add these great figures of the world-renowned funnymen, Laurel and Hardy! Both figures are available in two outfits: suits or painter¹s overalls. (6275/18010) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $21.95Ea. LOST IN SPACE CLASSIC 7-INCH REMOTE CONTROL ROBOT Danger! Danger Will Rob... Ahhh, never mind! But seriously folks, here¹s a cool 7 inch tall version of the classic LiS robot, featuring forward and backward motion controlled by a wired remote control box. A great addition to any robot collection! (8931) (CAUT: 4) Robot SRP: $7.95 OOGACHAKKA DANCING BABY DOLL Born on the internet, Oogachakka the Dancing Baby has since gone on to worldwide fame starring on your computer, as well as TV¹s Ally McBeal and Millennium. Standing approximately 8² tall, Oog features arms articulated at the shoulder, and a bobbing mechanism built into his waistline. Put on your favorite tunes, give him a shake, and watch him ³dance.² (7180/40399) (CAUT: 4) Toy SRP: $12.50 REPRODUCTION DISNEY WOODEN PULL TOYS Vintage memories come back to life with these wonderful recreations of the Fisher-Price Disney Standard Character wooden pull toys. Reintroduced 60 years after the originals, these toys are perfectly recreated from the 1930s, and feature both animated movement and sound‹with no batteries! Because they are so close to the originals, each will be clearly labled as a reproduction. (744) (CAUT: 1) DONALD DUCK XYLOPHONE (20354)‹Pull Toy SRP: $71.00 MICKEY MOUSE DRUMMER (20353)‹Pull Toy SRP: $63.50 REPRO MOUSEGUITAR MINI GUITAR The magic of the Mickey Mouse Club is recaptured with this reproduction of the Mouseguitar Jr., originally produced by Mattel in 1957. The mini, 14² guitar, has a raised Mickey Mouse face as well as a four-color label. The crank on the side turns to play the official ³Mouseketeer² theme song. Also features a black & white carrying string, plastic tuning keys, and nylon guitar strings. (744/20472) (CAUT: 1) Mini-Guitar SRP: $23.95 SIGNATURE CINDERELLA DOLL The magic of Cinderella¹s special night is beautifully recaptured in this limited edition doll, featuring her most memorable gown from the Walt Disney animated classic! Doll comes dressed in pale blue satin gown, accented with sequins and crystals, with glass slippers, knee-high stockings, a lace petticoat, and frilly bloomers. Rooted hair and eyelashes. Window box packaging features an authentic background scene, and includes a display stand and Certificate of Authenticity. (744/19660) (CAUT: 1) Doll SRP: $65.00 SIGNATURE SERIES PLANET OF THE APES 12-INCH FIGURES Here comes a trio of 12² tall action figures from the classic ¹60s/¹70s film series, Planet of the Apes! Fully poseable, these figures feature authentic cloth costumes, life-like hair, and accessories. Scheduled for this series: Cornelius, General Ursus, Dr. Zaius. Window box packaging. (309/70950) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.50Ea. SIGNATURE SERIES UNIVERSAL MONSTERS 12-INCH FIGURES They¹ll send shivers down your spine! The classic monsters of Universal Studios are brought to terrifying life through this series of 12², fully-articulated figures! Frankenstein¹s Monster, the Bride of Frankenstein, the Wolfman, and the Mummy have risen from the tomb to join your toy collection. Monsterific! (309/70951) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Frankenstein, Wolfman, and the Mummy were originally offered as a three-pack through JC Penny.) Figure SRP: $29.50Ea. NASCAR HISTORY OF NASCAR DIE-CAST CARS WAVE III 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. NASCAR 50TH ANNIVERSARY SIGNATURE SERIES 1:24 SCALE DIE-CAST WAVE V These are 1:24 scale Racing Champions NASCAR stock cars, each with an opening hood, detailed engine, painted interiors, and die-cast chassis. 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 III Racing Champions NASCAR 1:64 scale stock cars, each with an opening hood on a clear display box. The Driver¹s replica signature is printed on the chassis of each car, while the blister card is decorated with images of the car¹s team and driver. (476/06100) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $3.25Ea. NASCAR GREATEST LEGENDS DIE-CAST CARS WAVE IV 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 SPEEDWAY 1:43 BEER & SPECIALTY CARS These special edition, highly detailed 5² replica cars feature authentic markings from cars sponsored by beer companies. Scheduled for this month: Budweiser, Miller Lite, and ³Coed Naked² cars. These are only available in specialty stores. (4008)(CAUT: 4) BUDWEISER‹Vehicle SRP: $7.50 MILLER LITE‹Vehicle SRP: $7.50 COED NAKED‹Vehicle SRP: $7.50 RACING CHAMPIONS PREMIER NASCAR DIE-CAST CARS WAVE III 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. RACING CHAMPIONS 1998 1:24 SCALE NASCAR CARS WAVE IX 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 VIII 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 STOCK RODS DIE CAST CARS WAVE VIII 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: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $4.50Ea. WINNER¹S CIRCLE 1998 DIE CAST 1:43 SCALE NASCAR CARS Every new vehicle in this 1:43 scale series features updated paint schemes of racing¹s top drivers, like Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Jarrett, Bobby LaBonte, Ward Burton, and many more! (309/55580) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $7.75Ea. WINNER¹S CIRCLE 1998 DIE CAST 1:24 SCALE NASCAR WAVE V Every new vehicle in this large 1:24-scale series features updated paint schemes of racing¹s top drivers! Includes promotional cars of top drivers which feature paint schemes of such Hasbro brand names as GI Joe, Nerf, Tonka, and Monopoly. Also features race stars like Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Jarrett, Bobby LaBonte, Ward Burton, and many more! (309/55510) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $18.99Ea. WINNER¹S CIRCLE 1998 DIE CAST NASCAR WAVE VI These all-new vehicles for 1998 feature updated paint schemes of the top drivers in racing! Includes promotional cars of top drivers which feature paint schemes of such Hasbro brand names as GI Joe, Nerf, Tonka, and Monopoly. Also features race stars like Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Jarrett, Bobby LaBonte, Ward Burton, and many more! (309/55500) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $3.99Ea. NASCAR PIT ROW DIORAMAS WAVE II 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 cool dioramas! Scheduled for this assortment: Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Rusty Wallace, and Ward Burton. (309/55530) (CAUT: 4) Diorama SRP: $11.95Ea. SAILOR MOON SAILOR MOON GLAMOUR DOLLS It¹s Sailor Moon and her loyal friends, ready to save the world from the evil Queen Beryl! Each doll has a poseable body, removeable cloth outfit, and beautiful hair you can style. Each also includes a miniature Cosmic Crescent Wand that looks just like the ones our superheroes use. Collect them all! Available in two sizes: 6² and 11² tall. Window box packaging. (8827)(CAUT: 4) 6²‹Doll (35001) MSRP: $9.70Ea. 11²‹Doll (3425) MSRP: $13.00Ea. SAILOR MOON 11-INCH DOLL W/CASSETTE This is a standard, 11² Sailor Moon doll, accompanied by an audio cassette featuring songs from the hit animated series. Window box packaging. (8827/34250) (CAUT: 4) Doll MSRP: $17.50 SAILOR MOON DELUXE LIGHT-UP 11-INCH DOLL W/CASSETTE This standard, 11² Sailor Moon doll, features a gold tiara with a light-up jewel! Window box packaging. (8827/04425) (CAUT: 4) Doll MSRP: $17.50Ea. SAILOR MOON FASHION PLAYSET WITH FIGURE Bring the excitement of Sailor Moon¹s adventures to life with these beautiful playsets! Each includes a backdrop of a special Sailor Moon scene, plus accessories and a coordinating outfit designed especially for the 6² adventure doll (included). Collect all both: Serena¹s Bedroom and Dream Castle! Clamshell blister packaging. (8827/39001) (CAUT: 4) Playset MSRP: $5.00Ea. SAILOR MOON CYCLES Sailor Moon and her friends can roar into action astride these fanciful motorcycles, made especially for 6² Sailor Scout figures. Window box packaging. (8827/3420) (CAUT: 4) Cycle MSRP: $17.95Ea. SAILOR MOON SPINNING ADVENTURE DOLLS Moon Prism Power! When your Sailor Moon Scout is ready to transform into a superheroine, just put her on on the spinning base, wind it up, and watch her go! Window box packaging. (8827/44101) (CAUT: 4) Doll MSRP: $10.40Ea. SAILOR MOON PVC FIGURES Choose from twelve different painted, PVC figures of Sailor Moon and the rest. Each comes packaged on an illustrated Blister Card. (8827/38488) (CAUT: 4) PVC Figure MSRP: $2.95Ea. SAILOR MOON SMALL FIGURES 3-PACK Each pack contains three painted, PVC figures of Sailor Moon and the rest of the Sailor Scouts, their allies, and villains. Collect them all! Blister Card packaging. (8827/38489) (CAUT: 4) PVC 3-Pack MSRP: $5.00Ea. SAILOR MOON SMALL PLAYSET WITH FIGURE Every Sailor Scout has a secret castle, only she and her friends know about. Each playset comes with your favorite Sailor Scout and a beautiful little palace, filled with accessories. Collect all five! Window box packaging. (8827/39000) (CAUT: 4) Playset MSRP: $5.00Ea. SAILOR MOON WANDS Now you can help Sailor Moon save the Earth from evil forces using the Moon Wand! It plays three different tunes, flashing lights, and metallic highlights! Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Window box packaging. (8827/38404) (CAUT: 4) Wand MSRP: $17.40Ea. SPORTS 1998 STARTING LINE-UP NFL ALL-STARS FIGURES Football fun for all ages! A dazzling 1998 NFL trading card and a helmet included with each figure! Scheduled for this series: Jerry Rice, Deion Sanders, Dan Marino, Troy Aikman, Brett Favre, and more! (309/71330) (CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $7.95Ea. 1998 STARTING LINE-UP NFL CLASSIC DOUBLES FIGURES This series pairs up NFL greats bound by history, team, reputation, or position. Each figure combination includes two player cards! Scheduled for this release: Rice/Young, Namath/Maynard, Elway/Marino, Seau/Butkus, Allen/Garrett, Aikman/Smith, Sanders/Adderly, Tittle/Huff, and Carter/Rashad. (309/71335) (CAUT: 1) Set SRP: $15.50Ea. 1998 STARTING LINE-UP HEISMAN COLLECTION FIGURES An all new collection of football stars who¹ve brought home one of college football¹s most prestigious awards! Each figure comes with its own Heisman Trophy. Scheduled for this release: G. Davis (Army), P. Hornung (Notre Dame), R. Staubach (Navy), R. Salaam (Colorado), J. Cappelletti (Penn State), E. Campbell (Texas), M. Allen (USC), H. Walker (Georgia), and D. Howard (Notre Dame). (309/71350) (CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $7.95Ea. 1998 STARTING LINE-UP NHL ALL-STARS FIGURES The NHL¹s brightest stars in perfect scaled detail! Each figure comes with a 1998 collector card. Scheduled for this release: Marc Messier, Patrick Roy, Eric Lindros, Wayne Gretzky, and many more! Limit: 4. (309/71375) (CAUT: 1) Figure SRP: $7.95Ea. WCW DIE-CAST CARS WAVE IV Be part of the New World Order¹s world of excitement and mayhem with these nitro-burning street rods! Feel the ground shake and the earth tremble as these individually designed hot rods tear up the asphalt! Each die-cast car features real rubber tires, opening hoods, and a custom-crafted, die- cut collector card, complete with information their worst enemies would maim to get a hold of! Limited to 19,998 cars. (476/03300) (CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $4.50Ea. WWF 6" S.T.O.M.P. FIGURES SERIES III More action, more adventure with the wrasslin¹ action heroes of the WWF! Scheduled for this release: Shawn Michaels, Kane, Artist F.K.A., Goldust, Marc Mero, and Brian Christopher. (491/88200)(CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $7.25Ea. WWF RINGSIDE SERIES II More figures of the legends of the WWF! Scheduled for this release: Honky Tonk Man, Jim Ross, Sgt. Slaughter, and Jim Cornet. (491/80630) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $5.30Ea. STAR WARS STAR WARS EXPANDED UNIVERSE FIGURES The Star Wars figures collectors have been clamoring for! From the Dark Forces video game and Timothy Zahn¹s Heir to the Empire trilogy come this exciting new line of ³Expanded Universe² figures. Go beyond the movies with these all-new, never-before-seen figures! Scheduled for this release: Luke in Black Cloak, Leia in Black Cloak, Imperial Sentinel, and Grand Admiral Thrawn. NOTICE: Some non-Expanded Universe figures may be included in this assortment. (309/69605.95) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures SRP: $7.99Ea. STAR WARS ³EPIC FORCE² FIGURES WAVE III These painted figures are exquisitely detailed and finished! Each comes mounted atop a unique display base with a built-in turntable that rotates the character 360š for a view from all sides. Scheduled for this release: Epic Princess Leia, Epic Obi-Wan, Epic Han Solo Stormtrooper, and Epic Chewbacca. (309/69700) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $17.00Ea. STAR WARS COMPLETE GALAXY WAVE II FIGURES Highly detailed globes of Star Wars trilogy planets open to reveal 3 3/4² figures native to that world. Each globe comes mounted on specially designed base that can be rotated 360š for display. Scheduled for this wave: Death Star w/Darth Vader, Planet Endor w/Ewok & Glider, Planet Tatooine w/Jedi Luke, and Planet Dagobah w/Yoda & Flying Reptile. (309/69805) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure/Globe SRP: $17.00Ea. STAR WARS RETURN OF THE JEDI 12-INCH FIGURES The Star Wars collectors series continues with these 12² figures from Episode 6, Return of the Jedi! Each figures comes in an illustrated window box package with a cloth outfit and various accessories. Scheduled for this release: Emperor Palpatine, Luke in Jedi Gear, Chained Chewbacca, and Cantina Band Member. (309/28025) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $29.50Ea. MODELS SECTION COMIC BOOK HEROES ANT-MAN RESIN MINI BUST Forget what you know about ants being summer pests! This August, the Marvel Comics Ant-Man bust from Bowen Designs will be a welcome addition to any home. Randy Bowen, one of the biggest names in comics-character sculpting, brings his sizeable talents to smallest hero in the Marvel Universe with this astonishing 4 1/4² masterpiece. Never one to shrink from duty, Ant- Man stands proud in his vivid red-and-black uniform, with his gleaming helmet highlighted by chrome-plated antennae made of real steel. Also featured are the shrinking gas cylinders worn at his waist. The ready-to-display Ant-Man bust comes in a full-color illustrated box, and can be yours for small change. But don¹t delay, this statue is limited. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Bust $25.00 THE DECAPITATOR 1:8 SCALE RESIN STATUE The Sci-Fi Channel¹s cult hit model kit from three years ago is back with a vengeance‹this time as a pre-painted statue! The updated statue is being released to coincide with the release of the new comic book series based on Randy Bowen¹s character designs. That¹s right, the Decapitator gets his own series, drawn by comic¹s top monster artists! Creator Randy Bowen has added some new details and an additional monster head to the original sculpture to distinguish it from the kit. Pre- painted statue measures 11 1/2² tall and is limited to 2,000 pieces. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $130.00 VIRTUAL FIGHTER: AKIRA YUKI 1:8 SCALE RESIN STATUE You¹d better leave some elbow room for this Virtual Fighter! The magical hands at Moore Creations brings you Akira Yuki, the enigmatic master of malevolent mojo! Wondefully rendered in cold-cast porcelain by Susumu Sugita, this sinewy statue captures the raw power of the arcade¹s mysterious man of martial arts mayhem! (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.00 VIRTUAL FIGHTER: SARAH BRYANT 1/8 SCALE RESIN STATUE You¹ll be shakin¹ in your shoes when you feast your eyes upon the fabulous form of Sarah Bryant, the butt-kicking babe from the video arcade smash-hit, Virtual Fighter! Sculpted in thrilling 3-D by Susumu Sugita, this cold-cast porcelain rendition of the master of Jeet Kun-Do, will sit high and pretty on your shelf of priceless collectibles! (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.00 FANTASY XENA LIMITED EDITION BRONZE-FINISHED RESIN BUST The latest find from Creative License¹s archaeological ³dig² is this beautiful bronzed bust of Xena, Warrior Princess! It is believed that this find is the companion piece to the Hercules Bust discovered earlier this year at the same site. Measuring 14² tall, production of this bronze-finished collectible was supervised by Xena star Lucy Lawless. Limited in production, the Xena bust comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. (8784/14002) (CAUT: 4) Bust $100.00 GUNDAM GUNDAM X M.S. LEOPARD D GT-9600-D 1:100 MODEL From the Gundam X series comes this detailed plastic model kit of heavily-armed Gundam Leopard D! Fully articulated, the Leopard D features Twin Beam Cylinders Wrist Beam Cannons, Breast Gatling Guns, Hornet Missiles, Missile Pod, Head Beam Cannon, Beam Knife, Heat Axe, and more! Snap-together assembly‹no glue required. Stickers included. (9370/55162) (CAUT: 4) Kit $22.50 GUNDAM X M.S. VIRSAGO NRX-0013 1:100 MODEL From the Gundam X series comes this detailed plastic model kit of the Virsago mobile suit. Looking like a mechanized demon, the Virsago features extendable arms with flip-down claws, poseable folding wings, Beam Sword, and more! Fully-articulated. Snap-together assembly‹no glue required. Stickers included. (9370/52675) (CAUT: 4) Kit $22.50 GUNDAM X M.S. VIRSAGO CHEST-BREAK NRX-0013-CB 1:144 MODEL This is an upgraded version of the Gundam X Virsago mobile suit. It includes many of the same features of the NRX-0013, but also comes with an opening chest plate concealing devastating twin blast cannons, and a more intricate set of fan-like poseable wings! Fully-articulated. Snap-together assembly‹no glue required. Stickers included. (9370/55163) (CAUT: 4) Kit $7.50 GUNDAM X M.S. GX-9900 1:144 MODEL Here¹s the star of Gundam X‹the Gundam Mobile Suit GX-9900! It features Beam Sword, Laser Rifle, back-mounted Shoulder-Cannon, Folding Shield/Gun, and expanding X-shaped solar panels. Fully-articulated. Snap-together assembly‹no glue required. Stickers included. (9370/52669) (CAUT: 4) Kit $7.50 GUNDAM X M.S. GX-9900-DX 1:144 MODEL Even better than the Gundam Mobile Suit GX-9900... Œcause its DX! GX-9900-DX is an upgraded version of the standard GX, and features Beam Sword, Laser Rifle, back-mounted Shield/Multi-Port Laser Cannon (which can be displayed in the Mobile Suit¹s hand in open ³cannon² mode or closed ³shield² mode), and back-mounted Rocket Pack. Fully-articulated. Snap- together assembly‹no glue required. Stickers included. (9370/53280) (CAUT: 4) Kit $7.50 HORROR CLASSIC FRANKENSTEIN 1:8 SCALE RESIN STATUE In the 1931 horror movie classic, he defined the word ³monster.² And now, Moore Creations brings Boris Karloff¹s classic character to 3-D life through the hands of sculptor Clayburn Moore! The statue depicts Karloff¹s monster captured in a scene of electrifying suspense. This 10² tall cold-cast porcelain tribute to man¹s folly against nature is officially licensed from Universal Studios, and is limited to only 4,000 pieces. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statue $159.00 MACROSS MACROSS GUNSHIP 1:4000 RESIN KIT This intricate and highly-detailed resin model kit captures the grandeur and awesome power of the Macross SDF-1! Captured in ³gunship² mode, this kit features incredible detailing such as battleship/aircraft carrier ³arms², propulsion ³feet², gun placements, and conning tower. Measures approximately 11 1/4² long when assembled. (9370/52675) (CAUT: 4) Kit MSRP: $260.00 MACROSS 1:170 SCALE MODELS Perfect for use in Sci-Fi and Robotic wargames, these 1:170 scale plastic model kits bring the unique and popular mechs of Macross to miniature life. Each kit features some minor moving parts (some articulation). Decals included. Assembly and painting required. Each kit measures approximately 3² tall. (8030) (CAUT: 4) VALKYRIE GERWALK VF-1J (76023)‹Kit $4.00 SUPER VF-1D DUAL BATTROID (76212)‹Kit $4.00 MACROSS 1:100 SCALE MODELS Fly into battle against the Zentraedi and all alien menaces with these super-cool 1:100 scale Macross plastic model kits! Each kit features jointed arms and legs, pivoting wings, and decals. Each kit measures approximately 6² tall/long when assembled. (8030) (CAUT: 4) VALKYRIE VF-1S GERWALK (76056)‹Kit $9.99 VALKYRIE VF-1J SUPER BATTROID (76521)‹Kit $9.99 MACROSS ZJENTOHLVEDY SHIP 1:2000 SCALE MODEL Here¹s yet another of the Zentraedi¹s massive, techno-organic battlecruisers, bristling with weapons and alien as all get-out! (8030/76520) (CAUT: 4) Kit $9.99 NASCAR NASCAR DALE EARNHARDT LIMITED EDITION MODEL COLLECTOR TIN It¹s seven-time championship winner Dale Earnhardt¹s #3 Goowrench Monte Carlo! Measuring 8.25² when assembled, this 1:24 scale plastic kit comes in a full-color illustrated collector¹s tin! (89/85-4137) (CAUT: 4) Kit $24.50 NASCAR JEFF GORDON LIMITED EDITION MODEL COLLECTOR TIN The #24 DuPont Automotive Finishes Monte Carlo is driven by Jeff Gordon, 1997 and 1997 Winston Cup Champion and winner of the 1997 Daytona 500! Measuring 8.25² when assembled, this 1:24 plastic scale kit comes in a full-color illustrated collector¹s tin! (89/85-4138) (CAUT: 4) Kit $24.50 NASCAR MARK MARTIN LIMITED EDITION MODEL COLLECTOR TIN Mark Martin has shown once again that he can bounce back from adversity. After a run of bad luck in the 1996 season, he came back strong in 1997, piling up four wins and finishing third overall. Driving the all-new Valvoline Taurus, expect Mark to be a regular in the winner¹s circle this upcoming season! Measuring 8.38² when assembled, this 1:24 scale plastic kit comes in a full- color illustrated collector¹s tin! (89/85-4140) (CAUT: 4) Kit $24.50 NASCAR TERRY LABONTE LIMITED EDITION MODEL COLLECTOR TIN 1996 Winston Cup champion Terry Labonte is back in his Kellog¹s colors and on his way to his third championship in what is sure to be the high point of a major winning streak! Measuring 8.25² when assembled, this 1:24 scale plastic kit comes in a full-color illustrated collector¹s tin! (89/85- 4139) (CAUT: 4) Kit $24.50 SCI-FI CLASSIC SPACE WOMAN 1:6 RESIN KIT Could that be workout goddess Jane Fonda in her 60¹s role of Barbarella? Yep. And now you can build and paint her up any way you¹d like! Kit measures 14² when assembled. (491) (CAUT: 4) Kit MSRP: $160.00 STAR TREK STAR TREK 12-INCH LATINUM EDITION KIRK STATUE This series of icon characters feature true-to-Star Trek authentic detail in a 12" scale. Each hand- painted, cold-cast resin figure comes display-ready on a Star Trek collector base. This statue depicts Captain James T. Kirk from the episode "Where No Man Has Gone Before,² leveling a phaser rifle. Limited to 15,000 pieces, each with an individually hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by the sculptor! Comes packaged in a full-color collector¹s box. (222/65025)(CAUT: 4) Statue SRP: $96.50 STAR TREK COMMANDER SPOCK MAQUETTE Poised atop a sculpted base, shaped like the Starfleet delta shield insignia, this latex foam bust brings the ever-popular Mr. Spock‹as portrayed by Leonard Nimoy‹to life! Having undergone a two year approval process, this is the only 3-D piece approved by Leonard Nimoy himself. Limited to 7,500 pieces, each measures 14.5² tall, 12² wide. (8792/672007) (CAUT: 4) Bust $275.00 STAR TREK U.S.S. VOYAGER RESIN STATUE North American Exclusive! Available only through Previews, Star Trek Communicator Magazine, and the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas! Travel across the endless void of unexplored space with this resin replica of the U.S.S.Voyager from UPN¹s Star Trek: Voyager. This highly detailed miniature measures 10² long and comes mounted on a unique display base. Limited to 2,500. (7278) (CAUT: 4) Statue $125.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS SNAPFAST DEATH STAR MODEL ³That¹s not a moon... it¹s a space station....² Measuring approximately 12² in diameter, this SnapFast plastic model kit allows you to build and display your very own ³technological terror² to be proud of! Features a dual position display stand, for table top of wall mounting. (598/8193DO) (CAUT: 4) Kit $21.95 PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION ANIME ANIME LIMITED EDITION CHROMA CELS These ultra-hot chroma cels use unique printing technology to give you the sharpest images and most vivid colors ever seen on animation cels! Each cel comes shrink-wrapped, with a Seal of Authenticity printed on the front of the cel and an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity on the back of the mat. Fatal Fury depicts Terry "Hungry Wolf" Bogard and his team. Ranma 1/2 features boy-type and girl-type Ranma together. Ranma Shampoo features Shampoo and cast. Ranma Tendo Sisters depicts the Tendo sisters in swimsuits. NOTE: Not available outside North America. Allocations may occur. (730) (CAUT: 3 & 4) FATAL FURY: THE MOTION PICTURE-TEAM SHOT (63099) Cel, 8x10, FC $14.98 RANMA 1/2 BOY AND GIRL TOGETHER (63069) Cel, 8x10, FC $14.98 RANMA 1/2 SHAMPOO AND CAST (63079) Cel, 8x10, FC $14.98 RANMA 1/2 TENDO SISTERS (63089) Cel, 8x10, FC $14.98 BABES OFFERED AGAIN O/A BARBARIAN BABES PORTFOLIO SET ONE A journey of death, destruction, and delightful females, airbrushed by Fastner & Larson. This portfolio contains six 11" x 14" full-color prints of beautiful beauties unleashed and ready to roll! (232) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio $25.00 ********************* BABYLON 5 BABYLON 5 MONTAGE POSTER Features a montage of images from the hit television show! This poster depicts the handsome shield logo of the fifth season, and shows an Earthforce destroyer in combat which originally appears on Chameleon Eclectic's Earthforce Sourcebook for The Babylon Project. (8890) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $10.00 CHAOS! OFFERED AGAIN O/A PURGATORI LITHOGRAPH Featuring the artwork of fan favorite Purgatori artist Jim Balent and colorist Jason Jensen. The blood red-skinned femme fatale never looked deadlier on this full-color lithograph that measure 36" x 24" (691) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 36x24, FC $29.95 ************************* COMIC BOOK HEROES DARKCHYLDE REMASTERED LITHOGRAPH Featuring the cover to the sold out Darkchylde Remastered #1 by creator/writer/artist Randy Queen. This 18" x 24" full-color lithograph depicts the bold bombshell in all her glory, and is guaranteed to make every babe-watcher turn around and stare. Also available as a signed edition. (691) (CAUT: 4) REG.‹Lithograph, 18x24, FC $16.95 SGN.‹Lithograph, 18x24, FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LIMITED EDITION IRIS PRINT MARVEL GIRLS This limited edition high-quality Iris print of the women in the Marvel universe features brand-new all-original artwork by Bruce Timm. Printed on Arches water color paper and signed by Bruce Timm. NOTE: This print is limited to 300 signed and numbered units and measures 16" x 21." Allocations may occur. (8286/0498IRTIM) (CAUT: 4) Print, 16x21, FC MSRP: $150.00 ********************* MARVEL OFFERED AGAIN O/A LIMITED EDITION IRIS PRINT X-MEN #56 Signed by Neal Adams, this 16" x 21" limited edition print features the original cover to X-Men #56. Although it was the first X-Man cover done by Adams, it was never published because the publisher felt the characters obscured the logo. Own a piece of comics history! NOTE: Limited to 300 signed and numbered prints. Allocations may occur. (8286/0897-IR-X56) (CAUT: 4) Print, 16x21, FC $150.00 ******************** SOUTH PARK OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOUTH PARK LIFE-LIKE STANDUP Give these South Park standups a home. They need to hang out with someone who's got a sick sense of humor. Any takers? Go on‹give Cartman some free space near a fridge. Or be a man, like Stan. Either way, you'll soon be spouting off nasty cliches from the show, like the recent infamous, "Dude, don't say pig f***er in front of Jesus!" Cartman's standup measures 31" H x 34" W. Kenny's standup measures 30" H x 22" W. Kyle's standup measures 31" H x 25" W. Stan's standup measures 33" H x 21" W. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (8644/) (CAUT: 3 & 4) CARTMAN (SP01LL) Standup $25.00 KENNY (SP02LL) Standup $25.00 KYLE (SP0311) Standup $25.00 STAN (ZSP40LL) Standup $25.00 O/A SOUTH PARK POSTERS The late night animated show on Comedy Central has reached cult status, and spurred everyone to get their hands on cool South Park merchandise! These posters feature the South Park cast, Cartman beefed up on Weight Gain 4000, or the many grisly deaths of Kenny. NOTE: These items may be available through other retail outlets before they ship to comic book specialty retailers. (7283) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. CARTMAN (3426)‹Poster, 22 1/2 x 34 1/2, FC $5.99 MANY DEATHS OF KENNY‹Poster, 22 1/2 x 34 1/2, FC (3424) $5.99 SOUTH PARK GROUP‹Poster, 22 1/2 x 34 1/2, FC (3425) $5.99 ********************* MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE HELLO KITTY HELLO KITTY DOLL Japan¹s friendliest feline has a new buddy ‹ Kimmy! This Kimmy doll comes dressed in a red jumper with Hello Kitty on front with a coordinating gingham blouse and headband. And she comes with her own Hello Kitty plush and accessories: comb, Kitty-shaped compact, and mini- stamp! Choose from regular or Ethnic Kimmy, and make a friend for life. (744) (CAUT: 1) REG. (19284)‹Doll SRP: $35.00 ETHNIC (19285)‹Doll SRP: $35.00 SANRIO ACTIVITY SETS Add a little sunshine to those dreary rainy days with these Sanrio activity sets. Each set comes five foam-mounted stamps, full-color indexing labels, washable, non-toxic inkpad, three markers, scissors, pencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, two templates, six note cards, and two sticker sheets all packed in a convenient clear plastic carrying case with handle. (CAUT: 4) HELLO KITTY (4200-U)‹Set $12.50 POCHACCO (4201-U)‹Set $12.50 SANRIO STAMP-A-CARD SETS Learn the craft of stamping and add a smile to every greeting with these Sanrio Stamp-A-Card sets. Each set contains everything a beginning stamper needs to create playful handstamped cards and envelopes: three foam-mounted stamps, indexing labels, six colored pencils, glitter glue, six blank cards and envelopes, and a washable, non-toxic black inkpad. Choose from the Hello Kitty Party set or from the Keroppi Friendship set. (4278) (CAUT: 4) HELLO KITTY (2306-U)‹Set $8.19 KEROPPI (2307-U)‹Set $8.19 SANRIO STAMP COLLECTION SETS Sanrio and stamps ‹ the perfect collections! These great stamp collections contain 10-11 foam- mounted stamps each of Keroppi the adventurous frog and Pochacco the playful puppy in various poses. Plus, each collection comes with its own washable, non-toxic inkpad and indexing labels. (4278) (CAUT: 4) KEROPPI (7016-K)‹Set $7.30 POCHACCO (7015-K)‹Set $7.30 SANRIO MINI GIFT SETS There¹s nothing like using a stamp on your personal correspondence to add that special touch. These stamp gift sets include a wood mounted stamp and washable, non-toxic inkpads in fun colors like red, purple, and green. Choose from Hello Kitty, Keroppi the frog, Pochacco the puppy, Dottie the Dalmation, or Ahiru no Pekkle the duck. (4278/8302-U) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $4.09Ea. SANRIO STAMP STRIPS Your favorite Sanrio characters have been stamped, in triplicate! Send your personal best with these stamp sets featuring three poses each of the beloved Japanese imports. Choose from Hello Kitty with red inkpad, Kerropi with green inkpad, Pochacco with purple inkpad, or Badtz Maru with black inkpad. (8027-U) (CAUT: 4) Strips SRP: $3.25Ea. KEYCHAINS ³OOGACHAKA² DANCING BABY KEYCHAINS You¹ve seen him (or her?) on the Internet and on Ally McBeal. It¹s that disco-diva dancing baby that loves the smooth sounds of the 70s. Now it can bring it home on your very own keychain. If you only you could satisfy all those baby-cravings this painlessly! (7180/40398) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $4.99Ea. LUNCHBOXES CLASSIC TV SQUARE LUNCHBOXES What¹s more fun than watching cheesy sci-fi and campy action adventure shows? Flaunting your cool lunchbox, of course! Relive the gory days of bad special effects with these replicas of vintage metal lunch boxes with full-color art on all sides. Choose from Captain Astro, Fireball XL5, or Green Hornet. (4287) (CAUT: 4) CAPTAIN ASTRO (10101)‹Lunchbox SRP: $12.95 FIREBALL XL5 (10102)‹Lunchbox SRP: $12.95 GREEN HORNET (10103)‹Lunchbox SRP: $12.95 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE DOME LUNCHBOX This vintage dome shaped lunchbox is covered with full-color art work from the classic Lost in Space TV series. Because Maureen Robinson will tell you ‹ it¹s important to have a balanced midday meal, especially if you¹re exploring new planets and being attacked by hostile aliens. (4287/10304) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox SRP: $21.99 LUNAR DOME LUNCH BOX A vintage style lunch box from a more innocent time, before people realized there are no robots or blue skies on the moon. Shaped just liked the one working dads used to take to work, but with cosmically colorful fantasy art on the sides. Neat-o! (10302) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox SRP: $21.99 X-FILES SQUARE LUNCHBOX Eating lunch has never gone out of style, and neither have cool metal lunchboxes. X-Philes everywhere will appreciate these moody black-metal boxes featuring The X-Files Agent Mulder on one side and Agent Scully on the other with an ever-so-slightly fluorescent purple trim. Also great for concealing evidence from evil government agents. (4287/10106) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox SRP: $12.95 ROCKET SCIENCE STARSHIP LAVA LAMP This truly stellar lamp uses space-age lava lamp technology in a modern black metal rocket ship housing. Turn it on and the murky purple interior is highlighted by mysterious fuchsia gelatinous globs. Perfect for watching covert night-time shuttle launches. Approximately 20² tall (4280/5421). (CAUT: 4) Lamp MSRP: $54.95 SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK FLYING DISKS Now you can personally kill Kenny...and Cartman and Kyle too! Those frisky South Park characters can be yours on these kick-ass flying disks. Play frisbee tag with them, let your dog use them as chew toys, or do whatever else your fertile imagination can dream up. Choose from Cartman, Kenny, Kyle, Stan, Chef, or Wendy. (4283/1380) (CAUT: 4) Disc SRP: $12.99Ea. SOUTH PARK INFLATABLE CHAIRS Eat your Cheesy Poofs in style in these South Park inflatable chairs. Perfect for unexpected guests, like the Grim Reaper. Choose from Cartman Chef, or Kenny. Chairs measure approximately 32² x 32² x 39². (4282) (CAUT: 4) CARTMAN (SPCH-1)‹Chair $59.00 CHEF (SPCH-2)‹Chair $59.00 KENNY (SPCH-3)‹Chair $59.00 SOUTH PARK GANG INFLATABLE SOFA Don't have enough to have all your friends watch Terrance and Phillip? Then pull out this handy inflatable purple sofa featuring the whole South Park gang: Stan, Kyle, Cartman, and Kenny. Measures 48² x 32² x 20². (4282) (SPSOFA-1) (CAUT: 4) Sofa $129.50 SOUTH PARK MOUSEPADS Is South Park Elementary connected to the Internet? If they are, hopefully they¹re using cool full- color municipal South Park mousepads like these. Choose from a round Cartman ³I¹m Not Fat, I¹m Big Boned² pad or a square Kyle ³Dude, That Kicks Ass² mousepad. (7285) (CAUT: 4) CARTMAN (02310)‹Mousepad $15.00 KYLE (02308)‹Mousepad $15.00 SOUTH PARK MANY DEATHS OF KENNY WRIST REST He has more than nine lives, and they¹ve all ended gruesomely. Relive the weird deaths of Kenny on this cool South Park wrist rest. And remember, never put a pot of boiling oil next to your computer. (7285/39630) (CAUT: 4) Wrist Rest $15.00 SOUTH PARK SQUEEZIES The rambunctious children of South Park can be yours forever in these squeezies. Choose from Cartman, Kenny, Kyle or Stan. More fun than a Mr. Hand puppet, and they don¹t even have a potty mouth. Approximately under 6² high. (6262/PRO405) (CAUT: 4) Squeezie SRP: $4.99Ea. SOUTH PARK SQUEEZIE KEYCHAINS Don¹t leave home without your favorite South Park squeezie child to keep you company! Choose from Cartman, Kenny, Kyle or Stan. Cool dude! Approximately under 2² high. (6262/PRO201) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $3.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOUTH PARK LATEX MASKS Masquerade as your favorite foul-mouthed character from South Park with these latex masks that let you assume the visage of Kyle, Stan, Kenny, and Cartman. (4289) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These items were previously offered on a Previews Update. CARTMAN (2047-06)‹Mask $40.00 KENNY (2048-06)‹Mask $40.00 KYLE (2053-06)‹Mask $40.00 STAN (2052-06)‹Mask $40.00 ************************* SPAWN SPAWN BEVERAGE OPENER KEYCHAINS Use the supernatural powers of Spawn to open up those fiendishly difficult beverage containers and simultaneously keep track of your keys. This clever 2² round black keychain with the movie Spawn logo also doubles as triple action beverage opener for pry tops on bottles, flip tops on cans, and twist tops. Great for when you¹re in a hot spot (0-60185-42002-6) (CAUT: 4) Keychain MSRP: $3.99Ea. STAR TREK STAR TREK VOYAGER STAMP COLLECTION GIFT PACK From the nation that boldly gave us the Star Trek 30th Anniversary postage stamp collection, comes the new Star Trek: Voyager collection. Each set contains a total of ten official postage stamps from St. Vincent and the Grenadines: nine $2 denomination each featuring a full color photo of each crew member, plus a deluxe $6 denomination group photo stamp. Each set comes in black binder with a signed Certificate of Authenticity. Do not send these to the Delta Quadrant. (8584) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $19.25 WALLACE & GROMIT WALLACE & GROMIT CHARACTER NAPSACKS Keep your projects organized with these handy Wallace & Gromit character shaped napsacks. Each napsack comes with a sturdy strap and room to store your little odds and ends. Choose from Gromit or Shaun. (6214) (CAUT: 4) GROMIT (GRS)‹Knapsack $34.95 SHAUN (SRS)‹Knapsack $29.95 WALLACE & GROMIT PUZZLES Three puzzles of the always puzzled Wallace and Gromit. Choose from ³Knittings Best Friend² featuring Gromit making a scarf; ³Let¹s Go Gromit² featuring Wallace and Gromit careening through their village on a motorcycle; and ³Say Cheese² showing a family photo of Wallace and Gromit. Each puzzle contains 500 pieces, and completed puzzles measure 17 1/4² x 13 1/2². (8306) (CAUT: 4) KNITTINGS (92247)‹Puzzle $10.00 LET¹S GO (92245)‹Puzzle $10.00 SAY CHEESE (92246)‹Puzzle $10.00 WALLACE & GROMIT ANIMATED ALARM CLOCK If you detest waking up to an ordinary alarm clock, then this may be for you. When this baby goes of at 6:30 A.M., you¹ll hear Shaun ³baaing² and see Gromit washing the clock face awhile Gromit winds it up. This colorful clock features a Roman-numeral analog clock face, just like the ones they have in English villages. Much more fun than the average wake up buzz. (6214/WG14) (CAUT: 4) Clock $42.00 WINNIE THE POOH WINNIE THE POOH POSTAGE STAMP SET The evolution of Winnie the Pooh from humble black bear and stuffed toy to a full-fledged Disney icon is catalogued in this special ³Walt Disney World Florida Stamp Set.² This set of four full- color official 45¢ stamps from Canada shows the various incarnations of Winnie in a frame showcasing Florida¹s Walt Disney World. Each set comes in its own binder and features a brief literary history of Pooh. Just a ³little something² special. (8584/5543) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $12.25 CLASSIC WINNIE THE POOH HONEY POTS BANK The honey pot that¹s good for you. This hand-painted color full-color ceramic bank shows Winnie with his prized collection of honey jars, but each jar here is marked with different coin denominations including dimes and nickels. Truly a sweet deal. Measures 3 1/2² x 4 3/4² x 5 1/2².(4285/65035) (CAUT: 4) Bank $18.99 CLASSIC WINNIE THE POOH MINI RESIN FIGURE SET Now you can recreate Pooh¹s famous Hundred Acre Woods with this set of six richly detailed handainted-resin figurines. Each set comes Pooh and Piglet, Kanga and Roo, Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Tigger, and Rabbit. Each figure measures 2 3/4². (4285/66610) (CAUT: 4) Set $38.00 CLASSIC POOH CHARACTER MINI SNOWGLOBES In these magical snowglobes, it¹s springtime in the Woods, its ³snowing² magical blue and green glittery flakes. Choose from Tigger pouncing or Pooh with his head in a honey jar (as usual). Each measures 1 3/4² high on a 2² diameter base. (4285) (CAUT: 4) WINNIE (65930)‹Snowglobe $12.50 TIGGER (65931)‹Snowglobe $12.50 THE X-FILES THE X-FILES MOVIE BRIEFCASE CD HOLDER Whether you need to carry classified governmental CD-ROMS or your latest collection of TV soundtracks, they¹ll be secure in this briefcase-shaped CD holder with individual CD holders on the inside and handles and lock on the outside. The X-Files movie logo lets everyone know you¹re ready to ³Fight the Future.² (4288/07202) (CAUT: 4) CD Holder $18.99 X-FILES MOVIE LOGO CLOCK A few of the mysteries of time and space can be cleared up with this X-Files Floating Ball movie logo digital clock. The rest of them are up to your imagination. (4288/07200) (CAUT: 4) Clock $10.50 YO-YOS BLACK MAMBA 5 STAR YO-YO One of the best looping/spinning/orbiting yo-yo¹s is here. The ultra precision Black Mamba model yo-yo features the highest quality steel rollers to allow for excellent spin time and extra long sleeps ‹ up to 40-50 seconds! Comes with a beginner¹s guide and safety instructions to take the worry out of yo-yoing. (428) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo $20.00 BLACKBIRD AND PHANTOM YO-YOS For the stealth yo-yoers of the night comes these slick beauties featuring special fixed axle construction for optimum spin time. Choose from the Black bird model or the Phantom model in three colors: purple, white, or black. (4279/22000) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo SRP: $5.00Ea. MULTI-COLORED WOODEN YO-YOS These stack-laminated wooden yo-yos feature a unique polychrome touch ‹ each wood layer comes in different color veneers to create a uniquely beautiful striped design. Choose from the Apollo model (red, black, blue, natural), the Lightning model (green, black, blue, natural), or rainbow (red, orange, green, blue, violet.) Each yo-yo is precision balanced with extra weight for optimum spin time and comes with its own velour pouch. (4279/22010) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo SRP: $11.00Ea. SB-2 YO-YOS The world¹s longest spinning yo-yo! Constructed with aircraft aluminum, this model is precision balanced with a ball bearing axle and adjustable string gap feature. Comes with a 40-page ³flight manual,² five extra strings, rubber power rings for added weight and an even longer spin, all in a velour carry pouch. Choose from Silver or Anodized black and bronze electrostatic finish. Take this luxury sports coupe for a spin! (4279/20320) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo SRP: $90.00 SUPPLIES SECTION CORNERSTONE DESIGN Art supplies that industry professionals use daily are now available for comic artists abroad! STARS OF THE MONTH BLUE LINE CONCEPT SKETCH PAGES These concept sketch pages are made of 8 1/2" x 11² 90lb. art index board, with non-photo ink and non-repro surface. Includes marking area to record notes and a character template. 25 to a pack. (BL1004/SUPPLY573) Pack PI BLUE LINE PRO COMIC BOOK COVER SHEETS These 11" x 17" 3-ply Brite art index boards feature non-photo blue ink and an image area of 10 3/4" x 16".12 to a pack. (BL1007/SUPPLY570) Pack PI BLUE LINE PRO COMIC BOOK LAYOUT PAGES These pages are made of 8 1/2" x 11" 60 lb. premium bond with non-photo blue markings to take notes and layout four thumbnails per page. 30 to a pack. (BL1005/SUPPLY571) Pack PI BLUE LINE PRO COMIC BOOK PAGES Specifically designed 3-ply Brite Art Tag pages measuring 11" x 17" with a 10" x 15" non-photo blue image area and borders. Pages dry quickly without soaking. 24 to a pack. (BL1001/SUPPLY572) Pack PI ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE LINE DRAW YOUR OWN COMIC BOOK Stapled and trimmed to traditional comic book size, this 6 7/8" x 10 1/2" book lets you draw a one- of-a-kind comic book, with 16-preprinted bordered 2 ply bristol board pages. Also includes #2 pencil and 6" ruler. (BL1017) Book PI ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH BLUE LINE COMIC PAGES These 2-ply 11" x 17" brite art index boards with 10" x 15" non-photo blue image areas and borders dry quickly and will not soak! 20 pages per pack. (BL1003/SUPPLY574) Pack PI BLUE LINE CREATE YOUR OWN COMIC BOXED SET Create your own comic book, using a character template, six concept sketch pages, six comic book layout pages, twenty-four sheets of comic book pages, one comic book cover sheet, and a 24-page instruction booklet. (BL1002/SUPPLY575) Set PI **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE LINE STRATHMORE PAGES Thes acid-free 100 lb. Strathmore boards are 11" x 17" with 10" x 15" non-photo image areas. Smooth pages are ideal for detailed ink work, pencil, or markers. Regular pages work well with pencils, charcoal, pastels, and inks. S300 8 COUNT REGULAR (BL1023)‹Pack PI S300 8 COUNT SMOOTH (BL1022)‹Pack PI S300 20 COUNT REGULAR (BL1015)‹Pack PI S300 20 COUNT SMOOTH (BL1016)‹Pack PI S400 20 COUNT REGULAR (BL1008/SUPPLY120)‹Pack PI S400 20 COUNT SMOOTH (BL1009/SUPPLY121)‹Pack PI ************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE LINE STORYBOARD TEMPLATES Show movement and sequences of a story or animation with these pages that measure 8 1/2" x 14² and have three templates, each measuring 3 3/4" wide x 3" high, with text lines below each for detailed art and storytelling. (BL1018) SC, 100pg PI ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH BLUE LINE SKETCH BOOKS Hardcover sketch books with 200, 70 lb. art paper pages. Regular size book measures 8 1/2" x 11"; Traditional size book measures 11" x 17". REGULAR (BL1010/SUPPLY576) PI TRADITIONAL (BL1011/SUPPLY577) PI BLUE LINE INKER ART KIT The Inker Art Kit includes the following tools, papers, and supplies: one #102 Inking Pen, one 1 oz. Black Waterproof Ink, one #0 Round Brush, one #1 Round Brush, one Large Kneaded Eraser, one Pre-printed Pencilled Page ready to ink, four Pro Comic Book Pages, and one Non- photo Blue Pencil. Includes travel box! (BL1012/SUPPLY578) Kit PI BLUE LINE PENCILER ART KIT The Penciler Art Kit includes the following tools, papers, and supplies: one 6" Ruler, one Protractor, one 45/90 Triangle, one 60/30 Triangle, one Compass, one Pencil Sharpener, one Large Kneaded Eraser, three Non-photo blue pencils, one 12" Ruler, and twenty pre-printed Regular Comic Book Pages. Includes a travel box! (BL1013/SUPPLY579) Kit PI ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE LINE COMIC BOOK LETTERING FONTS #1 This series is formatted on a 3 1/2" disk for MacIntosh and PC compatibles in a Tru Type format. BLSFX is a special effects font with precreated sound effects ready for you to drop into place. Also includes user-configurable word balloons in .eps format. Includes: BLCOMIC font (Reg., Bold, Italics, Italic Bold), BLSFX font, and configurable word balloons. (BL1019) Disk PI ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH BLUE LINE SAMPLER This Sampler includes 4 Comic Book Pages, 4 Concept Sketch Pages, 3 Pro Comic Book Pages, 3 Pro Comic Book Layout Pages, and 3 Pro Comic Book Cover Sheets. 17 pages per pack. (BL1006/SUPPLY122) Sampler PI ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE LINE GUIDE TO THE COMIC BOOK BUSINESS 2ND EDITION by Daniel Souder This book starts with a look at how the comic book industry is set up, with information on how to create a comic and how to promote yourself and your work. Also features important information on small press and self-publishing niches, as well as corporate jobs. (BL1014) SC, 140pg $12.95 ************************** PALISADES TOYS STARS OF THE MONTH ACTION FIGURE SHOWCASES These super-clear plastic showcases will allow you to proudly display your action figures. Inter- connecting bases allow stacking, and holes in bases are half-drilled for figure posing. Choose from various showcases:Small stores figures 5 1/4" tall x 2 1/4" wide; Junior stores figures 3 1/2" tall x 2 1/4" wide; Miniature 1stores figures 2 3/4" tall x 1 7/16" wide; Miniature 2 stores figures 2 1/2" tall x 1 5/8" wide; and Micro stores figures 2 3/16" tall x 1 3/16" wide. SMALL (AFS809/SUPPLY550)‹Showcase PI JUNIOR (AFS102/SUPPLY551)‹Showcase PI MINIATURE 1 (AFS103/SUPPLY552)‹Showcase PI MINIATURE 2 (AFS104/SUPPLY553)‹Showcase PI MICRO (AFS105/SUPPLY554)‹Showcase PI **************** SNAP HAPPY OFFERED AGAIN O/A SNAP HAPPY WALL FRAMES Display your impressive array of comics with frames that snap together! Hang the frames by hammering finishing nails through the holes in the snaps. Only the top row is fastened to the wall, the rest of the rows hang freely‹so you can create any size wall display of your choice! Frames are constructed of 8 mil. thick vinyl. Current/Silver Age frames (7 5/8" x 10 1/2") hold a Current/Silver Age comic in a poly bag with a backboard. Golden Age frames are 9" x 11 1/2" and hold comics in your mylar sleeve. (400) CURRENT/SILVER AGE‹Frame PI GOLDEN AGE‹Frame PI ***************** DCD, INC. STARS OF THE MONTH ACRYLIC STORAGE BOXES These clear PVC-free acrylic cases snap shut to house all of your cards. Ideal for those bumpy, hard-traveling trips which can crush or damage regular storage boxes. Available in 15, 35, and 55- count boxes. 15 COUNT (SUPPLY074)‹Box PI 35 COUNT (SUPPLY075)‹Box PI 55 COUNT (SUPPLY076)‹Box PI BACKING BOARDS These .024 thick pure white vending boards (made of virgin stock) are perfect for showing off your most cherished comics‹and help to protect their spines! Silver Age-sized boards measure 7" x 10 1/2"; Golden Age-sized boards measure 7 1/2" x 10 1/2". SILVER AGE DISPLAY (SUPPLY027)‹Board PI GOLDEN AGE VENDING (SUPPLY030)‹Board PI GENERIC GOLDEN AGE SIZE POLYPROPYLENE BAGS These 2 mil. polypropylene bags with 1 1/2" flaps help to protect your comics from dust, dirt, and troublesome fingerprints! Bags measure 7 5/8" x 10 1/4". (SUPPLY087) Bags PI ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A CDS GOLD PROBAGS These 7 3/4" x 10 1/2" ProBags are made of super-clear polypropylene with superior preservation characteristics, and are approximately 2.4 mil. thick. Bag PI O/A CDS GOLD COLLECTOR SHIELDS Comic Defense System's own 3 mil. thick 100% pure polyethylene bags measure 7 3/4" x 10 1/2". Shield PI ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH THICK MAGAZINE PP BAGS These 8 1/2" x 11" 2 mil. polypropylene bags with 1 1/2" flaps help to protect your comics from dust, dirt, and troublesome fingerprints!(SUPPLY086) Bags PI *********************** REMBRANDT STARS OF THE MONTH ULTRA PRO RIGID SLEEVES CURRENT These 7 1/6" x 10 1/2" clear, rigid comic pages provide heavy gauge storage (no PVC) with a double creased flap and locking tab on the backs. NOTE: Not available outside the US and UK. (SUPPLY061) (CAUT: 3) Sleeve PI ULTRA PRO 3 HOLE SLEEVES These sheets are produced from a PVC-free poly material Each sheet is 3-hole punched to fit in any 3-ring binder. Current rigid sleeves are 7 3/16" x 10 1/2". Current non-rigid sleeves are 7" x 10 1/2". NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the UK. (CAUT: 3) RIGID (SUPPLY059)‹3-hole sleeve PI NON-RIGID (SUPPLY057)‹3-hole sleeve PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A ULTRA PRO PRO CAP ALBUM This album features 3" heavy duty D-rings with boosters, and a black non-PVC foam-padded cover with purple foil hotstamp. Perfect for those collections that need preserving! (929/81079) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and U.K. Album PI ******************** LAST MINUTE ADDITIONS Last Minute Games DUNE: THUNDER AT TWILIGHT COMBO Enter the vividly realized far-future world of Dune! Set against a backdrop of galactic intrigue whee alliances shift constantly and victory on the battlefield can lead easily to bitter defeat in the chambers of the Lanstraad Council. Lead your minor House in an epic struggle to gain status and rise in the eyes of the Imperium. NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (9324) (CAUT: 3 & 4) EPISODE 1 STARTER DECK (FRP06510) MSRP: $8.99 EPISODE 2 STARTER DECK (FRP06512) MSRP: $8.99 DUNE: THUNDER AT TWILIGHT BOOSTER PACKS Struggle for supremacy against your mortal enemies with these booster packs that feature images from one of the most popular science fiction epics of all time! NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the UK. (9324) (CAUT: 3 & 4) EPISODE 1 BOOSTER PACK (FRP06511) MSRP: $2.99 EPISODE 2 BOOSTER PACK (FRP06513) MSRP: $2.99 Last Minute Merchandise SOUTH PARK HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS Stock up on these South Park holiday ornaments featuring eight scenes from the popular cartoon series. Each scene is printed directly on an individually packaged 3 1/4" glass ornament. (4296) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Ornament MSRP: $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOUTH PARK: THE GANG VELOUR BEACH TOWEL Give the South Park kids a break and get them out of the frigid Rockies. This beautiful full-color velour towel features the Gang of Four ‹ Kenny, Kyle, Stan, and Cartman ‹ on a large 30² x 58² black beach-sized towel. Hey, if you had to wear a big parka all the time, you¹d have a potty mouth too! (4277/6566AP) (CAUT: 4) Towel $19.99 ****************