PREVIEWS VOL. IX #3 PREMIERE VENDORS PREVIEWS HOME PAGE OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK BUMPER STICKER You know comics are cool; the Previews Bullpen staff knows that comics are cool; your buddies at the comic shop know comics are cool. But the rest of the world... well, they haven't a clue ‹ yet. Show them what you already know with our Comic Book Bumper Sticker, featuring the famous Certified Cool cat icon 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! Why not get a few for your family and friends? Spread the word, and hopefully, everyone will soon get the message! Bumper sticker MSRP: $0.25Ea. *********************** PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #5 (PREVIEWS VOL. IX #5) The Unique Boutique for Discriminating Collectors! Welcome to the latest issue of Previews Primo, our monthly publication that features some of the very best and most desirable items from Previews! This is the place to go for the creme de la creme, the stuff so hot that it scorches the page when you look at it. Each month, Previews Primo will come to you one week after Previews, offering you an easy, custom look at some of the finest products offered that month, complete with Previews Order Form codes so that you can easily order what you want! This issue looks at items in the May catalog for June/July/August shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME IX #5 Do you think you have anything to do in May? Let's see, what's happening in May? Oh yeah, Star Wars Episode 1 ‹ The Phantom Menace debuts on the 21st of the month. But that's only a couple of hours of one day. If we may, we recommend the May issue of Previews to fill up the rest of your month. Inside you'll find a vast universe of adventure and excitement, populated by one of the most diverse casts of characters ever assembled into one publication! Sure you'll find the latest exploits of all your favorite characters ‹ including that Star Wars bunch! ‹ including super-heroes, monsters, adventurers, wacky teens, funny animals, and many more. All previewed two months in advance! Previews is the ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. In it, you¹ll find all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer shipping in approximately two months. Everything you need in order to enjoy the comic book hobby is right here under one cover! Check out what's waiting for you in each issue of Previews: € Premier Publishers: Dark Horse, DC, Image, and Marvel are the biggest and the best, and you can only get them through Previews! 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Simply put: great comics with great characters. € Eye-popping Covers: Artwork by the best in the business, with the coolest characters and the hottest new series! € The Splash Page: Previews' own news forum, with tips on upcoming events, special features, and capsule interviews. € Coming Next Month: Wanna see three months into the future? Then flip to the last page of every Previews to catch a glimpse at what the next issue will offer! Catalog, 8.5x11, 400+pg, PC $2.95 PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM BOOKLET VOLUME IX #5 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form publication! Now it's easier than ever to use and store your Order Form because it's the same size as a comic book! Use the order form to tally up your order and make sure that everything you want is accounted for. Also includes a Short Order Form for making your order come together even faster! Features a special cover different from Previews! This issue ships in late April 1999 for items on sale in July, 1999. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME IX #5 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, b&w MSRP: $0.75 DARK HORSE COMICS BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #33: DARK SHADOWS #5 (of 5) by Hiroaki Samura; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito; cover by Hiroaki Samura Anotsu¹s move toward an alliance with the central government has driven off the last of the original members the of Itto-ryu, his old friend Magatsu the peasant swordsman. Now Magatsu is leaving behind the woman who loves him to return to the ronin life. But neither Magatsu, nor Anotsu, nor even Manji and Rin realize that their lives are about to change forever. The Akagi assassins are beginning to tighten the noose on the Itto-ryu, and woe betide anyone who gets in the way. Even an innocent woman in love . . . BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. On Sale May 26 b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 BONELLI COMICS DYLAN DOG #3 (of 6) by Tiziano Di Sclavi and Giampiero Casertano; cover by Mike Mignola Prostitutes are being murdered on the streets of London by a seemingly invisible killer and Dylan Dog has been hired to find this modern-day Jack the Ripper. But will Dylan be able to find the killer without becoming an unfortunate victim himself? Join Dylan Dog in this spine-tingling thriller! On sale May 5 b&w, 96pg (5-1/4" x 8-3/4") (3 of 6) $4.95 MARTIN MYSTERY #3 (of 6) by Alfredo Castelli and Giancarlo Alessandrini; cover by Dave Gibbons Martin¹s pursuit of Excalibur leads him on a wild goose chase across Europe. But he is not alone; loyal Java and the lovely Miss Hilda Schmesser accompany Martin as he attempts to fulfill his promise to Miss Schmesser¹s father and prevent the potent talisman from landing in the wrong hands. On sale May 12 b&w, 96pg (5-1/4" x 8-3/4") (3 of 6) $4.95 NATHAN NEVER #3 by Michele Medda and Gemano Bonazzi; cover by Arthur Adams The ³Dirty Boulevard² has a way of affecting the lives of all those who come in contact with it. Drugs, extortion, burglary, and murder are an everyday occurrence on the Boulevard. And it¹s up to Nathan Never to see that no crime goes unpunished. At times it seems like Nathan¹s work on the Boulevard will never be done... On sale May 19 b&w, 96pg (5-1/4" x 8-3/4") (3 of 6) $4.95 ********************* CLASSIC STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... #3 (of 6) by David Michelinie, Walt Simonson, and Tom Palmer; cover by Ralph McQuarrie This black-and-white reprint collects Marvel Star Wars issues #51 ‹ ³Resurrection of Evil,² #50 ‹ ³To Take the Tarkin,² and #60 ‹ ³Shira¹s Story.² On sale May 26 b&w, 96pg (5-1/4" x 8-3/4") (3 of 6) PI WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #4: KAREN With her crooked little smile, long flowing hair, and nostrils you could get lost in, this little beauty is sure to warm your fickle heart. Those eyes! That hand! Karen is the final of four fantastic Basil Wolverton characters brought into shocking 3-D by Dark Horse. Complete your collection! Sculpted by Jean-Louis Crinon and authorized by the Wolverton Estate, ³Karen² is a fully-painted and assembled bust in a colorful package and limited to 1,200 pieces. On sale June 16 Wolverton Weirdos #4: Karen $34.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL #1 (of 3) by Christopher Golden, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea; cover by Jeff Matsuda Angelus, the hunky, wildly popular vampire squeeze of Buffy Summers is now sporting his own three-issue series! Follow Angel as he trails an ancient horror, straight from his own adventures in Europe to present-day Sunnydale. Will he be strong enough to overcome the monster¹s unique powers? Find out in this summer¹s hottest new series, straight from the adventures of Buffy the Vampire Slayer! On sale May 12 FC, 32 pg (1 of 3) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ TP by Dan Brereton, Rick Ketcham, and Laura Allred Who are the mysterious sisters who have come to Sunnydale, and what are those nasty beasts that they have brought with them? It¹s Buffy¹s job as the slayer to find out, and do it but good! Of course, things can¹t help but be complicated ‹ one of the sister¹s has her sights on Angel! Balancing school books with the undead, Buffy takes the definition of awkward teen years to the extreme. Based on the popular television series! SC, 80pg, FC $8.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #9 by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham; cover by Jeff Matsuda The return of the original Buffy art team of Joe Bennett and Rick Ketcham heralds the beginning of a monumental new story line. Selke, the vampire Buffy thought was killed in the mausoleum fire over Thanksgiving, returns with a vengeance. She¹s back and she¹s out for blood ‹ literally! Pick up Dark Horse¹s monthly Buffy adventures and find out what all your friends are talking about! On sale May 26 FC, 32pg $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #12 This month Dark Horse Extra brings you the second installment of Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Christopher Golden and Hector Gomez. Also in this issue, Dave Cooper wraps up the adventures of Pip and Norton in ³Toxic Sock Syndrome, and Shannon Wheeler¹s Too Much Coffee Man makes another appearance. This big, four-page tabloid also features the complete scoop on every Dark Horse title coming in June, plus a poster spotlighting the cover art from Mysterymen #1. On sale May 12 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" PI DARK HORSE PRESENTS #143 By Thomas Yeates and Steve Bissette; painted cover by Thomas Yeates Special all-Tarzan issue! Three connected tales of Edgar Rice Burroughs¹ jungle lord told in the classic style by acclaimed artist Thomas Yeates. In the mysterious jungles of Pellucidar, at the earth¹s core, Tarzan and the young, impetuous Tala encounter new dangers at every turn: a tribe of chameleon-like creatures ambush them; aquatic dinosaurs try to make a meal out of them; and Tarzan must find a way to defeat a deadly fungi that threatens all life in Pellucidar. On sale May 12 b&w, 32pg $2.95 [SPOTLIGHT] [CERTIFIED COOL] DRAKUUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER We are pleased to bring forward another in our series of collectible Zippo® lighters. We have made a special arrangement with one of Japan¹s top manga artists, Johji Manabe (Caravan Kidd, Outlanders) to utilize Karula, the Princess of Ledomiam and swordswoman supreme, from Manabe¹s popular series Drakuun. On sale June 30 Drakuun zippo® lighter $29.95 DRAKUUN SHOT GLASS If a shiny new Zippo® weren¹t enough, we also bring you a specially manufactured Drakuun shot glass. Emblazoned with the Drakuun logo on one side and the strange and beautiful Karula on the other, this colorful glassware accessory is sure to perk up both your bar fixture shelf and your palate. On sale June 30 Drakuun shot glass $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN DRAKUUN: RISE OF THE DRAGON PRINCESS TP by Johji Manabe; translation by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith In the year 4077, the last of the free nations, Ledomiam, has reluctantly agreed to make peace with the Romunilian Empire. Karula Olzen, second daughter of the Ledomiam royal family, has been sent to the Romunilian capital to sign a so-called Treaty of Amity, a document which would reduce her country to little more than a vassal state. But, once on the other side of enemy lines, peace is the last thing on Karula¹s mind. Collecting the all-new, six-issue miniseries by Johji Manabe, the genius behind Outlanders! SC, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4" 168pg, b&w $12.95 *********************** GUNSMITH CATS: BEAN BANDIT #5 (of 9) by Kenichi Sonoda; lettered by Susie Lee & PC Orz No honor among thieves! When drug dealer Jones decides the best way to outrun Bean Bandit is with an assault gun bullet, the underworld race between Bean, Riff Raff, and Rally Vincent changes from a race to the finish to a death match. Only Rally and her sharpshooting stands between Bean and a bullet in his head. And things don¹t get better when her own passenger decides it¹s time to puke all over the windshield! BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. On sale May 19 b&w, 32pg (5 of 9) $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS¹ TARZAN: THE SAVAGE HEART #2 (of 4) by Allan Gross and Mike Grell; cover by Mike Grell Somewhere in the primeval jungles of the hidden world at the Earth¹s core, Tarzan has found a sort of peace. Free of the trappings of humankind, the jungle lord can go back to being an animal. But old habits die hard, and when Tarzan discovers a tribe of primitive man-apes, it is only a matter of time before his destiny becomes intertwined with theirs. On sale May 5 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS¹ TARZAN OF THE APES TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois; cover by Mark Schultz Russ Manning, one of the greatest Tarzan illustrators, adapted several of Edgar Rice Burroughs¹ Tarzan novels to comics over thirty years ago. Now, for the first time, these classic stories are presented in a high-quality format, completely re-colored using state-of- the-art digital techniques! This is the first in a series of books collecting Burroughs¹ most famous Tarzan stories, adapted by comics master Russ Manning for today¹s audiences in a handy, compact size, perfect for bookshelves. Tarzan of the Apes collects adaptations of the first four Tarzan novels, considered to be the foundation for the entire Tarzan series, and is a must-read for all Tarzan readers. This is the ultimate Tarzan series that no fan will want to miss! On sale May 12 SC, 104pg, FC $12.95 GHOST #9: SHIFTER #3 (of 4) by Chris Warner, Mike Kennedy, Christian Zanier, and Steve Moncuse; cover by Christian Zanier Ghost¹s companion, Concordia, has been captured by a brood of shape-shifting demons, who plan to use her as bait to lure Ghost and King Tiger to their destruction. The demons are cruising for blood, King Tiger takes the first steps on the road to redemption, and Ghost finds her path leading to one of the most mysterious and inaccessible places on earth: the Vortex! On sale May 19 FC, 32pg $2.95 GHOST: PAINFUL MUSIC TP by Eric Luke, Ivan Reis, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Chris Warner While trying to protect the spirit of a beautiful suicide victim tormented by demonic forces from another dimension, Ghost is drawn into battle with Dr. Trouvaille, a malevolent researcher who combines magic with science in order to trap and render the spirit essence of the dead. Providing background to events in the new Ghost series, Painful Music is an essential piece to the puzzle of Ghost¹s fragmented past. On sale June 9 SC, 96pg, FC 11.95 HEART OF EMPIRE: THE LEGACY OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT #2 (of 9) by Bryan Talbot In a city to rival Gotham, the intrigue and tension begin to build as we enter the Imperial Palace and meet the Empress¹ public and private personas; one an Elizabethen fever-dream, the other a walking nightmare! Don¹t be mislead; this is a fun book, despite Secret Police, psychic vampirism, and a migraine-ridden, anorexic heroine who¹s clearly racist. A labor of love by Eisner award-winning writer artist Bryan Talbot, sumptuously colored by Angus McKie (Martha Washington). Features the first appearance of Kenny Baker (R2D2, Time Bandits) in his role as Sir Kenneth. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. On sale May 12 FC, 32pg (2 of 9) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT LTD ED PRINT by Bryan Talbot From an original painting by Eisner Award-winning artist Bryan Talbot! Signed by the artist and limited to 1,000 pieces! The only way you can own this exquisite art is by buying this print! It¹s unavailable anywhere else! And it¹s strictly limited, so order now! FC, 16-1/2" x 11-3/4" print $20.00 ******************** MADMAN COMICS #13 by Michael Allred; colored by Laura Allred Lucky Number 13th issue! While continuing his search for the missing Dr. Boiffard, our hero, Frank Einstein, is abducted by The Silencer, a sinister secret operative! Next, he meets The Moth, a mysterious costumed crusader! (Is he naughty? Is he nice? Does he remember to call his mother?) And Frank and Joe finally find the bizarrely mutated Boiffard. (Is he still human? Or is he... much more?) Lurking danger! Madcap antics! Fiendish freaks! And more Dr. Robot! All in this one wacky issue! Guest-starring Steve Rude¹s creations, The Silencer and The Moth! On sale May 26 FC, 32pg $2.95 MADMAN BOOGALOO! TP by Mike Allred, Mike Baron, Steve Rude, and Bernie Mireault Two of the wackiest crossovers in the tortured history of comics ‹ Nexus Meets Madman and Madman/The Jam ‹ are now stuffed kicking and screaming into a single package, bursting at the seams with rampaging robots, giant insects, optical illusions, and... well, the Gloved One. A four-alarm rush-hour pileup masterminded by the freshest creative talents in the industry. Boogaloo, baby! On sale June 16 SC, 80pg, FC $8.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE FOURTH GODDESS #1 (of 8) by Kosuke Fujishima; lettered by Susie Lee and PC Orz Third time¹s a charm. Or is it the fourth time? Keiichi just wants to make a phone call. But when his dial tone karma connects him to heaven yet again, suddenly he has a fourth goddess on his hands. And to make it worse, this fourth goddess Peorth and Belldandy may be old friends, but now they work for rival goddess agencies! And Peorth is sure that she can give Keiichi what he wants better than Belldandy herself! Can you spell a three- letter word that ends with... X? On sale May 5 b&w, 32pg (1 of 8) $2.95 PREDATOR: HOMEWORLD #3 (of 4) by James Vance, Kate Worley, and Toby Cypress; cover by Joel Naprstek The hunter. The prey. The smell of fear and blood. In the heart of Yellowstone National Park, terrifying events are unfolding that could not be imagined by man. A trio of thrill-kill Predators has been using Earth as their own private slaughterhouse. However, these killers don¹t realize that they are being hunted by one of their own: a noble but deadly warrior who is the granddaddy of all Predators! But, as this death match comes to a boil, a nameless government agent has his own plans for this otherwordly race. On sale May 26 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Belmont) $2.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS BOOGEYMAN TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier Finally, the collection all Sergio fans and horror fanatics have been howling for ‹ the Boogeyman trade paperback! Collecting the four issue series by Eisner-award winner Sergio Aragonés, this book is a guaranteed scream. Follow Mr. Diggs, through his graveyard reverie of macabre horrors and blackest hatred. If you missed the series, then be sure to catch the collection ‹ we¹re dying for you to see it! On sale June 23 SC, 112pg, b&w 9.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA¹S SHADOW LADY ‹ THE EYES OF A STRANGER #1 (of 5) by Masakazu Katsura; lettered by Susie Lee and PC Orz As Aimi paces around her apartment trying to come up with some way to get Bright to fall in love with her, Demota asks the simple question, ³What do you love about Bright?² To that she finds herself at a complete loss for an answer. Before Aimi can think of what to do next, she runs into Bright during her lunch break... On sale May 12 b&w, 24pg (1 of 5) 2.50 STAR WARS #6 by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones, and Jordi Ensign; cover by Ken Kelly As Ki races to save his daughter from the clutches of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt, he inadvertently discovers that the Hutt crime lord is secretly procuring munitions for a war fleet massing in orbit above Tatooine. Suddenly, Ki¹s problems on his homeworld of Cerea seem very small indeed! And the stage is set for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace! On sale May 19 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND TP by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower; cover by Mathieu Lauffray The Last Command concludes the adaptation of Timothy Zahn¹s best-selling Thrawn Trilogy, drawing to a shattering climax the events set into motion in Heir to the Empire and Dark Force Rising. The Empire¹s Grand Admiral Thrawn is creating an army of genetically engineered shock troops in an effort to overwhelm the forces of the Rebellion. Meanwhile, dark Jedi Master C¹baoth plans to kidnap the newborn twins of Princess Leia and raise them as the first of a new legion of dark Jedi! The classic Star Wars cast must once again battle for the survival of the New Republic, and failure will guarantee a reign of darkness the likes of which the Galaxy has never seen! On sale June 2 SC, 144pg, FC 17.95 STAR WARS: VADER¹S QUEST #4 (of 4) by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie; cover by Dave Gibbons and Angus McKie The insidious Darth Vader has arrived on the planet Jazbina, with devastating consequences! Having learned that the pilot who destroyed the Death Star was none other than his own son, he comes face to face for the first time with Luke Skywalker! The planet¹s populace stands ready to assist Luke against the evil Dark Lord, but with an Imperial Cruiser over their heads, are they willing to pay the price for defying Vader? The answers are in the amazing conclusion to this never-before-revealed sequel to the first Star Wars film, illustrated by comics legend Dave Gibbons (Watchmen, Give Me Liberty)! On sale May 26 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE #1 (of 4) by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson; cover by Hugh Fleming Be here as Dark Horse presents the comics adaptation of the long-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson, this is one comics series Star Wars fans won¹t want to miss. On sale May 5 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE #2 (of 4) by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson; cover by Hugh Fleming Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the second part of the comics adaptation of the ong- awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Make sure you catch this legendary series that¹s sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. On sale May 12 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE #3 (of 4) by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson; cover by Hugh Fleming Be here as Dark Horse presents the comics adaptation of the ong-awaited first Episode of the Star Wars saga. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. This is one comics series Star Wars fans won¹t want to miss. On sale May 19 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE #4 (of 4) by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson; cover by Hugh Fleming Dark Horse Comics proudly presents the final chapter of the comics adaptation of Star Wars: Episode I. Adapted for comics by Henry Gilroy from an original screenplay by master movie maker George Lucas and artfully illustrated by Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson. Make sure you catch this legendary series that¹s sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. On sale May 26 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE ‹ ANAKIN SKYWALKER by Tim Truman, Steve Crespo, and George Freeman; cover by Tim Bradstreet There will soon come a day when the future of the galaxy hinges on the fate of one boy... though he does not yet know it. Growing up on the desert world Tatooine, Anakin Skywalker never thought he would venture beyond the small life he has. Simple, boyhood pursuits seem like the only things he should be concerned with. But destiny has other things in mind... Expanding on characters from the blockbuster film Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace! On sale May 19 FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE ‹ OBI-WAN KENOBI by Henry Gilroy, Martin Egeland, and Howard Shum; cover by Tim Bradstreet Though all eyes are on the boy Anakin Skywalker, there is another young man making his rite of passage. The only thing standing between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Jedi Knighthood is a lesson he must learn from his Jedi Master, but the only place where he can learn that lesson is in the middle of an intergalactic war! Expanding on characters from the blockbuster Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace! On sale May 26 FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #29 by Stan Sakai The conspiracy gets deadlier as the courtesan, Lady Maple, is abducted! The only way Usagi can save her is by handing a child over to the kidnappers. Usagi has no choice but to comply and finds himself caught in a trap in which death is the sole escape. On sale May 19 b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE WORLD BELOW #3 by Paul Chadwick and Ron Randall; cover by Paul Chadwick Chadwick gets Freudian! A towering pinnacle of rock. Something strange about it. The men of the Team of Six are drawn to it. It gives the women the creeps. Guess who climbs up? You won¹t soon forget what¹s found at the top of Š ³The Spire²! On sale May 26 FC, 24pg $2.50 STAR WARS STARS OF THE MONTH CLASSIC STAR WARS: IN DEADLY PURSUIT (BOOK ONE) by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and others SC, 196pg, FC (STAR00802V) $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE REBEL STORM (BOOK TWO) by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and others SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01135V) $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: ESCAPE TO HOTH (BOOK THREE) by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and others SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01536V)) $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EARLY ADVENTURES by Russ Manning and Archie Goodwin SC, 240pg, FC (STAR06287V) $19.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: HAN SOLO AT STARS¹ END by Alfredo Alcala with Archie Goodwin SC, 80pg, FC (STAR06994V) $6.95 STAR WARS MOVIE ADAPTATIONS STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE ‹ THE SPECIAL EDITION by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, and various SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06001V)) $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK ‹ THE SPECIAL EDITION by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06000V) $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI ‹ THE SPECIAL EDITION by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06007V) $9.95 THE STAR WARS TRILOGY: SPECIAL EDITION BOXED SET by Bruce Jones, Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, 3 volumes in slipcase, FC $29.85 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE ‹ MANGA #1 by Hisao Tamaki SC, 96pg, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", FC (STAR08067V) $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE ‹ MANGA #2 by Hisao Tamaki SC, 96pg, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", FC (STAR08243V) $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE ‹ MANGA #3 by Hisao Tamaki SC, 96pg, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", FC (STAR08500V) $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE ‹ MANGA #4 by Hisao Tamaki SC, 96pg, 5-3/4" x 8-1/4", FC (STAR08610V) $9.95 STAR WARS: BATTLE OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS POP-UP COMIC BOOK by Ryder Windham and Christopher Moeller HC pop-up book, 12 full-color pages (STAR01893V) $17.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT ‹ DEATH, LIES, & TREACHERY by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy SC, 144pg, FC (STAR07444V) $12.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and P. Craig Russell; cover by Dave Dorman SC, 160pg, FC $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 184pg, FC (STAR00496V) $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 168pg, FC (STAR01200V) $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCE RISING TP by Mike Baron, Terry Dodson, Kevin Nowlan; introduction by Michael A. Stackpole SC, 160pg, FC (STAR07452V) $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES ‹ SOLDIER FOR THE EMPIRE GSA by William C. Dietz and Dean Williams SC, 128pg, FC (STAR06123V) $14.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS ‹ THE KALARBA ADVENTURES TP by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, and various SC, 200pg, FC (STAR01093V) $17.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS ‹ THE KALARBA ADVENTURES LTD ED HC by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Bill Hughes, Andy Mushynsky, Ian Gibson, Pamela Rambo, and Kilian Plunkett LTD ED HC, 200pg, foil-stamped, dust jacketed, FC (STAR0) $99.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS ‹ REBELLION TP by Ryder Windham and Ian Gibson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06002V) $14.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE¹S END TP by Tom Veitch and Jim Baikie; cover by Dave Dorman SC, 56pg, FC (STAR06910D) $5.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE TP by Timothy Zahn; adapted by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard SC, 160pg, FC (STAR02334V) $19.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE LTD ED by Timothy Zahn; adapted by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard; cover by Mathieu Lauffray LTD ED HC, 160pg, FC foil-stamped, in slipcase (STAR0) $79.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT by Jim Woodring and Art Wetherell SC, 104pg, FC (STAR07860V) $9.95 STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND¹S EYE TP by Terry Austin, Chris Sprouse, Steve Dutro, and various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06008V) $14.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR06262V) $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC TP by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Mike Barreiro, and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR00803V) $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR01533V) $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ THE SITH WAR TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various ar Wars Jedi Academy novels. Don¹t miss this third volume of the Tales of the Jedi! SC, 152pg, FC (STAR01917V) $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ FALL OF THE SITH EMPIRE TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Mark Heikie, Bill Black, and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07846V) $15.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792V) $16.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON ‹ BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07594V) $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON ‹ THE PHANTOM AFFAIR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan, and Edvin Biukovic SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07194V) $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON: REQUIEM FOR A ROGUE TP by Michael Stackpole, Jan Strnad, Mike W, Barr, and Gary Erskine; cover by John K. Snyder III SC, 112pg, FC $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON ‹ THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR08514V) $12.95 DC COMICS DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #119 Written by Greg Rucka; Art By Mike Deodato, Jr. and Wayne Faucher; Painted cover by Brian Bolland In stores May 5. Batgirl and Oracle are among the guest stars in Part 1 of the 2-part "Claim Jumping!" Tensions and rivalries that have been seething just below the surface since Gotham City became a No Man's Land burst forth: Batman vs. Two-Face! Commissioner Gordon and his "Blue Boys" vs. the Penguin! And who is the mysterious Russian woman named Echo? Two-Face is springing her from Blackgate, but her past ‹ and powers ‹ remain shrouded in mystery. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #87 written by greg rucka; art by mike deodato, jr. and wayne faucher; painted cover by brian bolland In stores May 12. "Claim Jumping" concludes as the first major-stakes turf war in Gotham City is fought, with Two-Face trouncing Batman while Gordon and his "Blue Boys" advance into Penguin territory. Meanwhile, the new Batgirl ‹ charged with protecting Batman's territory ‹ faces an agonizing choice. What she decides will dramatically change her relationship with Batman. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN #567 written by kelley puckett; art by damion scott and john floyd; cover by scott and robert campanella In stores May 19. A 2-part story with dramatic implications for the new Batgirl begins! One of the world's deadliest assassins has been dispatched to No Man's Land to kill one of its denizens. And the only person that stands in his way is a mysterious, seemingly mute young female agent of Oracle, one who may have ties to the assassin himself. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DETECTIVE COMICS #734 Written by Kelley Puckett; art by Damion Scott and John Floyd; cover by Scott and Robert Campanella In stores May 26. The surprising conclusion! What role will Oracle's mysterious female agent play in the adventures of the new Batgirl? All will begin to be revealed as the story of the woman's early life unfolds. How does Batman feel about this new player in No Man's Land? And what role will she play in the life of the Dark Knight? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ANARKY #3 Written by Alan Grant; art by Norm Breyfogle and Joe Rubinstein; cover by Breyfogle In stores May 5. Green Lantern guest-stars in the conclusion of the first story in the unlikely hero's new series! Can even the combined might of Anarky and Green Lantern stop the creature known as Abberation? And will the absolute power of being a ring-wielder corrupt the young, idealistic Anarky? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #54 Written by Dennis O'Neil; art and cover by Roger Robinson and James Pascoe In stores May 12. There's a new serial killer named the Death Dancer on the loose in No Man's Land, striving to relieve the suffering of those poor unfortunates left in the beleaguered city! And unless Azrael can stop this killer, one of those "poor unfortunates" just might be the wheelchair-bound Oracle! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATMAN: BOOK OF THE DEAD #2 Written by Doug Moench; art and cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy ELSEWORLDS. In stores May 12. Archaeologist Bruce Wayne discovers a conspiracy dating to ancient Egypt as the shocking 2-part Elseworlds mini- series concludes. In the innermost recesses of the sacred temples of Egypt, Bruce Wayne discovers the secret that caused the murder of his parents and drove him to become the Elseworlds Batman. But after learning the fate of the alien Bat-God Nekhrun and uncovering the role the gods' machinations played in the fall of Ancient Atlantis, how will Batman use the tools left behind by those same gods to prevent another worldwide disaster? FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 BATMAN: CATACLYSM TP Written and drawn by various; cover by Dave Taylor In stores May 26. The event that set Gotham on the road to becoming a "No Man's Land" is collected in a mammoth trade paperback. An unexpected natural disaster ‹ an earthquake ‹ strikes Gotham in this volume reprinting BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #73-74, NIGHTWING #19-20, BATMAN #553-554, DETECTIVE COMICS #720-721, CATWOMAN #56, BATMAN: BLACKGATE ‹ ISLE OF MEN #1, BATMAN: HUNTRESS/SPOILER ‹ BLUNT TRAUMA #1, ROBIN #53, and selected stories from BATMAN CHRONICLES #12. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 320pg, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: CONTAGION TP Written and drawn by various In stores May 26. Timed to coincide with the release of BATMAN: CATACLYSM, this trade paperback collects another epic tale of a disaster striking Gotham, as Batman and Robin struggle to find a cure for a mysterious plague spreading through the city. (STAR01705) SC, 7x10, 264pg, FC $12.95 ****************** BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #14 Written by Ty Templeton; art and cover by Craig Rousseau and Terry Beatty In stores May 5. A seemingly reformed Harley Quinn has written a romance novel. But bad sales and a savaging by the critics (not to mention her deep-running criminal streak) send her on a rampage that involves mind-control and mindless destruction. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: MR. FREEZE Written by Paul Dini; art by Mark Buckingham and Wayne Faucher; painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze In stores May 26. Re-offered to coincide with BATMAN: CATACLYSM, this handsome one-shot finds Gotham City facing a frozen doom in a story that also tells the origin of classic Batman foe Mr. Freeze. (STAR06599) FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 ********************* BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND GALLERY Art by various; cover by Jim Lee In stores May 12. Some of comics' most exciting talents ‹ among them Jim Lee ‹ share their visions of DC characters caught against the backdrop of Gotham's fall. Among the artists (and the characters featured): Jason Pearson (Young Justice vs. Ferak), Mike Deodato, Jr. (Superman vs. Mister Freeze), Tony Harris and Jim Royal (Batman), ChrisCross (Robin and the new Batgirl), Damion Scott and Robert Campanella (the new Batgirl), John Stanisci and Klaus Janson (the Huntress and the Scarecrow), and Dale Eaglesham and Sean Parsons (Batman, Oracle and the Huntress). Plus, pinups by Scott McDaniel, Alex Maleev, Rick Burchett, Darick Robertson, John Buscema, Greg Land, Roger Robinson, Paul Ryan, and more. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. NO INTERIOR ADS. $3.95* BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #4 Written by Karl Kesel; art and cover by Dave Taylor and Robert Campanella In stores May 19. The maxiseries tracing the remarkable partnership of the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel continues. We've seen Superman in the dark alleys of Gotham and the hellish halls of Arkham. Now Batman visits shining Metropolis on the trail of someone tapping into U.S. military surveillance satellites and using them to spy on the Man of Steel! Is this new menace connected to Intergang and the incredible alien technology they're using against Superman? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 10) $1.99* BATMAN BEYOND #5 Written by Hilary J. Bader; art by Joe Staton and Terry Beatty; cover by Bruce Timm and James Tucker In stores May 19. The miniseries based on the stylish animated series continues! On a field trip to the Gotham Museum of Natural History, Terry and his class are menaced by what appears to be a re-animated Egyptian mummy! Other strange events follow as several students contract a mysterious emaciating disease. Is there a connection between these strange occurrences and the new foreign student in school who seems obsessed with Terry's girlfriend Dana? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $1.99* THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #17 Written by Scott Beatty, Daffyd Winn and Chris Renaud; art by Pascal Alixe, Graham Nolan, Bill Sienkiewicz, and various; cover by Alixe In stores May 26. Will Penguin get control of the Man-Bat serum in No Man's Land? As Man-Bat's wife, Francine Langstrom, searches frantically for her son in the wilds of No Man's Land her desperate search leads her to the Penguin. And the only thing she has to trade for her son's whereabouts is the Man-Bat serum (written by Scott Beatty, with art by Pascal Alixe and Sean Parsons)! Plus, a look at the most popular TV show in the country: a cable access show that is the last one being televised from "No Man's Land" (written by Daffyd Winn, with art by Eduardo Barreto); and, finally, a haunting tale (written by Chris Renaud, with art by Graham Nolan and Bill Sienkiewicz) set in the heart of No Man's Land reveals how much the secret of Batman's true identity is worth in a world where once commonplace items such as fresh fruit are nearly priceless. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* BIRDS OF PREY #7 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Peter Krause and Drew Geraci; cover by Land and Brian Stelfreeze In stores May 5. In a self-contained story (featuring pencils by guest artist Peter Krause), Black Canary battles impossible odds to see that the heinous dictator in her charge is extradited to his native country unharmed. One problem: She's made up her mind that he deserves to die! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* CATWOMAN #70 Written by Devin Grayson; art by Jim Balent and Marlo Alquiza; cover by Balent In stores May 26. Catwoman is forced to take a contract to kill... Selina Kyle? And if she doesn't succeed, the Trickster will! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* NIGHTWING #33 Written by Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Scott McDaniel and Karl Story In stores May 12. Dick's police training takes a backseat as Nightwing must rescue the villainess duo known as Double Dare from the Electrocutioner! Nightwing interrupts his studies at the police academy to track down Double Dare, the acrobatic French duo that has been committing robberies all over Blüdhaven. But he gets caught in a bad situation when the Electrocutioner shows up to kill them on orders from Blockbuster! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ROBIN #66 Written by Chuck Dixon; art by Staz Johnson and Stan Woch; cover by Jason Pearson In stores May 26. Robin and his dad prepare to move out of Keystone City and back to Gotham Heights, but first he has to deal with a hospital under siege! It seems three leftover demons from Nicholas Scratch's cult are desperately trying to find a cure for a genetic condition that's causing them to suffer particularly gruesome deaths. Can Robin defeat these creatures without leaving them to die? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ACTION COMICS #755 Written by Stuart Immonen and Mark Millar; art by Shawn Martinbrough and José Marzan, Jr.; cover by Immonen and Marzan In stores May 5. The shocking aftermath to SUPERMAN: KING OF THE WORLD finds Superman confronting the nightmare that's been haunting him: "Necropolis." A city of the dead; a deserted landscape of devastation and poverty... how will the Man of Steel react when he faces a realm which he has arrived too late to save anybody? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #90 Written by Mark Schultz; art by Mike Collins and Tom Nguyen; cover by Doug Mahnke and Nguyen In stores May 12. Superman assigned one of his robots to the sole purpose of protecting Lois Lane. Its prime directive: to take care of her and never leave her side. But when Superman decides to deactivate the robot, he discovers that he built this particular robot a little too well, and it's not going to give up its responsibilities without a fight! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN #146 Written by Dan Jurgens; art and cover by Jurgens and Joe Rubinstein In stores May 19. Now that Superman has "rehabilitated" himself, he hopes to do the same thing for others... such as the Toyman! Even though Winslow Schott is sequestered in solitary confinement on Stryker's Island, strange, toy-themed crimes are still happening on the outside. Is Toyman responsible? And, if not, will he help the Man of Steel thwart the copycat criminal? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #569 Written by Louise Simonson; art by Tom Morgan and Denis Rodier; cover by Tom Grummett and Rodier In stores May 26. The Metropolis Special Crimes Unit wants you! Maggie Sawyer and Dan "Terrible" Turpin are looking for some super-powered recruits for the S.C.U. Unfortunately, the metahuman candidates are arrogant, incompetent or both! Are any of them any good? And if Superman ever loses control again, how will the S.C.U. protect Metropolis without super-powered members? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* A. BIZARRO #1 Written by Steve Gerber; art and cover by M.D. Bright and Greg Adams In stores May 12. The writer of NEVADA and the artists of Quantum & Woody team up for an incredibly angry, absurdly funny mini-series! He's not the Bizarro, he's a Bizarro. Specifically, he's Al Bizarro, cloned from a would-be self- made man recently fired from LexCorp. Will this clone be a loser, too, or will he rise above his source material? Lex Luthor plays a key role in this story of a messed-up clone who's going to do all he can to be the opposite of his original... but Al's idea of "opposite" isn't quite the same as everybody else's. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: BIZARRO'S WORLD TP Written and drawn by various; cover by Stuart Immonen In stores May 12. Timed to coincide with the debut of A. BIZARRO, this collection features a classic battle between the Man of Steel and his imperfect duplicate. Note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR01563) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $9.95 ******************** SUPERBOY #64 Written by Karl Kesel; art and cover by Tom Grummett and Kesel In stores May 19. Superboy faces an army of Doomsdays in the conclusion of "Hyper-Tension"! Aided by the Challengers of the Unknown and a legion of Superboys, the Kid must take down Black Zero before he reaches our universe, or all realities may pay the ultimate price! But even if he does stop Black Zero, will Superboy be able to find his way back to his own reality? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERGIRL #34 Written by Peter David; art and cover by Leonard Kirk and Robin Riggs In stores May 26. Paris is calling Linda Danvers. And the Parasite is calling Supergirl! Linda's career as a sculptress has taken off, and she's having her very first art exhibit in the City of Lights. Since an artist's work tends to become more valuable after he or she dies, collectors of Linda's art may find an upside as our heroine faces the fight of her life against the power-draining Parasite. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE ODYSSEY Written by Graham Nolan and Chuck Dixon; art and cover by Nolan In stores May 26. A Prestige Format one-shot reveals a new chapter in the early adventures of the Man of Steel! Set during young Clark Kent's post- collegiate journey around the world, THE ODYSSEY finds the Superman-to-be putting his still-developing powers to the ultimate test: protecting a struggling country from a much larger imperial power on its border. Clark may be able to protect the exotic land for a while, but can he protect its aged spiritual leader and his daughter ‹ the spirited, reluctant heiress Clark is growing to love? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #33 Written by David Michelinie; art by Neil Vokes and Terry Austin; cover by Mike Manley and Austin In stores May 5. Superman's greatest enemies have never figured out that Clark Kent and the Man of Steel are one and the same person ‹ until now. Who's learned the world's greatest secret, and how can Clark prove him wrong before he reveals it to the entire world? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH 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 May 26. The Daily Planet shuts its doors in this extra-sized special, while Superman battles a threat to the entire world. (STAR08166) FC, 48 PG. $3.95 ********************* TEAM SUPERMAN #1 Written by Mark Millar; art by Georges Jeanty and Doug Hazlewood; cover by Brian Stelfreeze In stores May 19. Superboy, Supergirl and Steel unite to save Superman from a shape-shifting serial killer in this extra-sized one-shot! As the world's heroes rise up to rescue the Man of Steel, only those heroes who share his symbol ‹ code- named Team Superman ‹ stand a chance of saving their inspiration from a vicious enemy's clutches. But finding and freeing Superman is only the beginning, as our heroes must then help the Man of Steel save the entire world from an alien threat! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* STAR OF THE MONTH TEAM SUPERMAN SECRET FILES #1 Written and drawn by various; cover by Dave Johnson In stores May 19. Timed to coincide with TEAM SUPERMAN #1, this one-shot reveals the origins of the Trio of Steel. (STAR07621) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 ******************* DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #57 Written by Erik Larsen; art and cover by Eric Battle and Norm Rapmund In stores May 19. In the conclusion of a 2-part story, Aquaman faces the villain who cost him his hand! He's taken his right hand, but now Piranha Man has stolen the King of the Sea's ability to communicate with sea life! As their battle rages through Atlantis, Aquaman must make one of the hardest decisions of his life in order to conquer his foe. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* FANBOY #5 Written by Mark Evanier; art by Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Bruce Timm, Dick Sprang, and various; cover by Bob Kane and Aragonés In stores May 19. Finster meets the Dark Knight in an all-Batman issue featuring art by Frank Miller, Neal Adams, Bruce Timm and more! When a mint copy of BATMAN #1 is stolen from his comic-book store, Finster calls on every bit of wisdom he ever learned from the Darknight Detective. His runaway imagination teams him with Batman in every decade of his career, as rendered by Dick Sprang (the '40s), Jim Mooney (the '50s), Joe Giella (the '60s), Neal Adams (the '70s), Frank Miller (the '80s), and Bruce Timm (the '90s)! For more information, please read the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.50 THE FLASH #150 Written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn; art by Paul Pelletier and Vince Russell; cover by Steve Lightle In stores May 26. The extra-length conclusion to "Chain Lightning" includes Barry Allen and an unexpected villain! Wally West faces the end of the Allen- Thawne feud... and a final showdown with the villainous Cobalt Blue! Will Silver Age Flash Barry Allen die before his time? Can even two Flashes save the universe as we know it? For more information, see the feature article. NOTE: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* THE FLASH: BORN TO RUN TP Written by Mark Waid and Tom Peyer; art by Humberto Ramos, Greg LaRocque, Jim Aparo, and various; cover by Mike Wieringo and Richard Case In stores May 12. Wally West's beginning as a super-hero are explored in a thrilling new trade paperback! Featuring an introduction by Grant Morrison and a new cover, this collection reprints the 4-part Wally West origin story from THE FLASH (2nd series) #62-65, as well as "Kid Flash: Day 2" from THE FLASH ANNUAL #8, the Cobalt Blue story from SPEED FORCE #1, and the unusual "Speed of Life" from last year's THE FLASH 80-PAGE GIANT #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $12.95 GREEN LANTERN #114 Written by Ron Marz; art by Georges Jeanty and Terry Austin; cover by Darryl Banks and Austin In stores May 12. The 2-part "Burning in Effigy!" concludes as Kyle Rayner faces his newest foe! In another time and another place, Kyle Rayner and Martyn Van Wyck might have been friends. But now they're Green Lantern and Effigy, each wielding incredible powers. One wants to use them responsibly, the other wants to party. L.A.'s on fire and GL should stop Effigy. Problem is, he's not really sure he wants to. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* HITMAN #39 Written by Garth Ennis; art by John McCrea and Garry Leach; cover by McCrea In stores May 26. A 4-part epic revealing the unimaginable secrets of rival assassin Ringo Chen begins! One of the first secrets that comes to light is that Ringo just happens to be dating Wendy, Tommy's girlfriend from the first year of the series. And the tension and danger only intensify from there! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #4 Written by Tom Peyer; art by Rags Morales and David Meikis; cover by Scott McDaniel and John Dell In stores May 12. The 2-part "Timepoint" concludes as Epoch ‹ the Lord of Time ‹ has Hourman trapped in an inescapable prison without his powers! The only thing that can save our hero now is... Hourman! Don't miss the time-bending fireworks when the Hourman of the distant future joins forces with our present-day temporal titan to challenge the villain who singlehandedly took on the JLA (in JLA/WILDC.A.T.S)! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #50 Written by Todd DeZago; art by Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins; cover by Van Sciver and Wayne Faucher In stores May 12. An exciting new era of impulsive behavior begins with a special issue guest-starring Batman and the Joker and introducing Impulse's newest foe! Witness a never-before-revealed meeting between Bart and the Dark Knight, an adventure in which they join forces to stop the Joker. But can Impulse conquer his next enemy without Batman's hel? This issue is the first by the new creative team of writer Todd DeZago (JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS) and artists Ethan Van Sciver (SUPERMEN OF AMERICA) and Prentis Rollins (DC ONE MILLION). For more information, see the feature article. NOTE: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH IMPULSE: RECKLESS YOUTH TP Written by Mark Waid; art by Humberto Ramos, Mike Wieringo, and various In stores May 12. Bart Allen's solo adventures begin in this trade paperback reprinting THE FLASH (2nd series) #92-94 and IMPULSE #1-6, timed to coincide with IMPULSE #50. (STAR06256) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $14.95 ***************** JLA #31 Written by Grant Morrison; art and cover by Howard Porter and John Dell In stores May 26. It's new hero J.J. Thunder's baptism of fire in the explosive conclusion to the 4-part "Crisis Times Five!" First our heroes must defeat the possessed Triumph and his enslaved Justice Leaguers. Then they must release the Spectre from his cosmic prison! One of the legendary heroes of the JLA/JSA forces dies in the ultimate battle to save reality! Plus: a surprise secret about Wildcat is revealed. Note: JLA #30, listed in error last month as the conclusion to "Crisis Times Five," was actually Part 3 of the 4-part story. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #18 Written by Marv Wolfman; art and painted cover by Jackson Guice In stores May 12. Legendary Titans writer Marv Wolfman teams with artist Jackson Guice (RESURRECTION MAN) for a stunning self-contained tale of the New Teen Titans! Guice employs the distinctive gray-tonal "wash" style he used in TANGENT '98: THE SUPERMAN, to bring this stunning story (set before the events of the classic THE NEW TEEN TITANS #1) to life, revealing the first meeting of Raven and Kid Flash and the tragic love affair that followed. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LEGIONNAIRES #73 Written by Tom McCraw and Roger Stern; art and cover by Jeff Moy and W.C. Carani In stores May 12. The Elements of Disaster are determined to revive the Legion's greatest enemy, Mordru, in the conclusion of a 3-part story! The Legionnaires have fallen prey to the Elements, and Star Boy must stand against them on his own! But with his powers behaving unpredictably at best, how can Star Boy even hope to slow down the deadly elementals on their way to freeing Mordru from his prison? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #117 Written by Tom Peyer and Tom McCraw; art by Scott Kolins and Ray Kryssing; cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer In stores May 26. The crimelord known as Pernisius has tasted the power of Eternium, and he wants more! While Thunder's escaped his wrath (at least for the moment), Sensor's still a sedated prisoner in his dungeon, on her way to being vivisected! If the Legionnaires don't reach her in time, Sensor's only hope lies with a mysterious being called Gear! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LOBO #64 Written by Alan Grant; art and cover by Ariel Olivetti In stores May 19. Say it ain't so, 'Bo! In a tear-stained final issue, the good soul that was sent to Hell by accident is causing quite a ruckus in the Realm Infernal. It seems his goodness is so overwhelming that all the devils are going all warm and fuzzy, singing show-tunes and swapping daily affirmations. Even Lobo and his bad buddy Etrigan are all sunshine and sweetness. Can one man prevent Hell from turning into Paradise? Only the Main Man can save the day with his wicked ways! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH LOBO'S GREATEST HITS TP Written and drawn by various; painted cover by Simon Bisley In stores May 5. This affordable trade paperback collects many of the interstellar bounty hunter's wildest adventures, including his first appearance in 1983 and battles with Superman and the Justice League. (STAR00279) SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $12.95 ***************** MARTIAN MANHUNTER #8 Written by John Ostrander; art and cover by Tom Mandrake In stores May 5. The JLA guest stars in the wake of the Martian Manhunter's... death? The JLA meets to discuss the recent death of J'onn after the massive battle that rocked the Watchtower (last issue). The JLA is split into two camps: those who knew J'onn well, and the minority who didn't. What they finally realize after examing the facts, is that there was a malevolent force involved and it still may lurk within the Watchtower. The JLA is about to come face to face with the evil responsible for J'onn's seeming demise. His name is Malefic, and the story of his origin (revealed this issue) is a shocker! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* RESURRECTION MAN #26 Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning; art and cover by Butch Guice In stores May 12. Superman, the Titans, Green Lantern, Superman, and Wonder Woman guest in Part 2 of the 3-part "Millennium Meteor." Only Mitch ‹ and his new pals, the Forgotten Heroes ‹ stands between Vandal Savage and what the immortal villain believes to be a piece of the meteor which gave him his powers millennia ago. But when the meteor hits, out comes Warpchild, a being of seemingly infinite power that quickly makes waste of Savage's goons, along with some of the Forgotten Heroes! Can Mitch succeed against this mysterious being where some of DC's most powerful heroes have failed? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARMAN #55 Written by James Robinson and David S. Goyer; art by Peter Snejbjerg, Chris Weston, and John McCrea; painted cover by Tony Harris In stores May 5. A change-of-pace issue featuring one of the most unlikely guest-stars ever! What would a space adventure be without someone running into the best darn taxi driver in the cosmos ‹ yep, that's right, Jack and Mikaal run into Space Cabby as their search for Will Payton continues. The ensuing hilarity will blow you away, as a few other surprise guests hop in the back of the space hack's cab! Note: Starmen Jack and Ted Knight guest star in STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #0, offered in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #0 Written by Geoff Johns and James Robinson; art by Lee Moder, Chris Weston, Dan Davis, and John Stokes; cover by Moder and Davis In stores May 12. Two Starmen guest star in an extra-sized issue introducing DC's newest super-heroine ‹ the youngest member of the new JSA! Meet Courtney Whitman, a teenaged girl who's discovered that the stepdad she hates was once a super-hero. Finding the high-tech device that gave the original Star Spangled Kid his powers, she's taken it for herself, with only the watchful eye of her stepdad (in a mechanized suit of armor called S.T.R.I.P.E.) to keep her out of too much trouble. And she's going to need his help to defeat the Icicle, the villain who already killed one Kid, and wouldn't mind killing another. The modern story alternates with a tale of the original Kid set before his death at the Icicle's hands, one that explains why he never took the name Starman for himself and how he helped set Jack Knight on that path instead. For more information, see the feature article. NOTE: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 THE TITANS #5 Written by Devin Grayson; art by Mark Buckingham and Wade Von Grawbadger; cover by Phil Jimenez In stores May 19. Featuring a cover by artist Phil Jimenez (JLA/TITANS)! A small fishing town has suddenly become terrified of the water its economy depends on as, in the ocean, the mermaid known as Siren sings her song of watery death to all. Does this include would-be rescuers Tempest, Argent and Damage? And what if the only way the Titans can save the townspeople is by destroying their town? (Note: Look for the Titans in RESURRECTION MAN #26, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews.) FC, 32 PG. $2.50* VEXT #5 Written by Keith Giffen; art and cover by Mike McKone and Mike McKenna In stores May 5. Just when you thought it was safe to be an exiled god of mishap and misfortune on Earth, the heavenly host sends the Zone Monitors to punish Vext for his ungodly infractions. These bruisers do not take "no" for an answer. They don't take "maybe" or "yes," either. There's only one way Vext can defeat them and it'll just be bad news for everyone all around if he uses it. Duck! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #146 Written by Eric Luke; art by Yanick Paquette and Bob McLeod; cover by Adam Hughes In stores May 26. Concluding the 4-part "Devastation!" Wonder Woman confronts Devastation in the skies as Diana must prevent nuclear annihilation! But even this end is just a beginning, as appearances by Zeus, Ares and Cronus signal the start of a GodWar! (Note: Look for Wonder Woman in RESURRECTION MAN #26, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews.) FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES #2 Written by Eric Luke, Devin Grayson and Phil Jimenez; art by Jimenez, Matthew Clark, Yanick Paquette, Adam Hughes, and various; cover by Hughes In stores May 12. The latest information on the Amazon Princess, her allies, and her newest enemy is revealed in an exciting special! Get the full story on Wonder Woman's newest nemesis, Devastation, a powerful being whose origin mirrors that of our heroine. Plus: the final word on THE TITANS' Troia, as the Amazons investigate their new sister; and profile pages of Wonder Woman, Devastation, the Gods of Olympus, the Titans of Myth, and others. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: THE ONCE AND FUTURE STORY Written by Trina Robbins; art by Colleen Doran and Jackson Guice; painted cover by Doran In stores May 12. Timed to coincide with WONDER WOMAN Secret Files #2, this haunting Prestige one-shot pits Diana against the harsh realities of spousal abuse. (STAR07863) FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 ****************** YOUNG JUSTICE #10 Written by Peter David; art by Todd Nauck, Lary Stucker and Jon Sibal; cover by Nauck and Stucker In stores May 5. The Hugga-tug-thugee story continues as the evil of Kali spreads through his deadly agent, the Acolyte. As Superboy and Wondergirl must escape a cavernous death, Robin and Arrowette deal with an injured Impulse, who thinks he's... Batman? Plus, Red Tornado's daughter also goes psycho! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* YOUNG JUSTICE IN NO MAN'S LAND #1 Written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty; art by Andy Kuhn and Chris Ivy; cover by Scott McDaniel and Danny Miki In stores May 19. A visit to the former Gotham proves more dangerous than expected for the members of YJ! Superboy and Impulse decide that the perfect way to cheer up their depressed buddy Robin is to go into Gotham and fix things up. It's a mistake they quickly learn to regret when they ‹ plus guest star Lagoon Boy (from the pages of AQUAMAN) ‹ find themselves needing help in fending off the bizarre plant woman called Ferak and the Kobra strike force that's closing in. Will the Dark Knight reach them in time? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH YOUNG JUSTICE SECRET FILES #1 Written and drawn by various; cover by Humberto Ramos and Wayne Faucher In stores May 19. Reoffered to coincide with YOUNG JUSTICE IN NO MAN'S LAND, this one-shot provides valuable background information on (and an exciting new adventure starring) the members of YJ. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ***************** DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE ANIMANIACS FEATURING PINKY AND THE BRAIN #50 Written by Jennifer Moore and Sean Carolan; art by Leo Batic and Walter Carzon In stores May 12. Who will save us in our darkest hour? Why, Hello-o-o-o-o Nurse, secret agent of H.U.B.B.A., of course! Out to save the Warner Lot from ten-ton tiki-heads of terror, can Hello Nurse thwart Goldenhead's evil plot before he blows up every single Animaniacs character? It's an all-star, all-Animaniacs, spot-'em-all-before-they-go-boom special fiftieth issue! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH BUGS BUNNY & FRIENDS: A COMIC CELEBRATION TP Written and drawn by various In stores May 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the guest-star-packed ANIMANIACS FEATURING PINKY AND THE BRAIN #50, this delightful trade paperback features some of Bugs, Daffy, Taz, and many other Looney Tunes characters' greatest comic-book adventures. (STAR08387) SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 ******************** CARTOON NETWORK PRESENTS #23 Written by various; art by Manny Galan and John Delaney; Cover by Galan and Andrew Pepoy In stores May 19. Groove on with Jabberjaws, the greatest shark that ever was, as he confronts his worst fear: his grandmother! Dig it with Speed Buggy when a nefarious scientist steals Tink to make his own car smarter than Speedy! And power to the people with Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels when Cavey confronts a Neaderthal nuisance! Be there or be square! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #54 Written by various; art by David Alvarez and Mike DeCarlo In stores May 26. Marvin meets Taz! Marvin greets Taz (with a Q-49 Eradicator)! Taz eats Marvin! So much for intergalactic diplomacy in "Rumble on the Red Planet"! Plus: Daffy and Elmer! Mayhem and house cleaning! Sylvester and Tweety! Big bombs! And Pepe and Gossamer the sneaker monster! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #24 Written by Paul S. Newman; art by Don Perlin and Dan Davis; Cover by Joe Staton and Andrew Pepoy In stores May 5. Surf's up! And so's the scary surf spirit determined to keep tourists away from one of Hawaii's most beautiful beaches! Can the gang solve the mystery before the tide goes out? Plus: when Illusi the magician steals Daphne's friend's tiara, is it a hoax, or is it... magic? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #3 Written by Warren Ellis; art by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary In stores May 19. The Circle is yet unbroken. Kaizen Gamorra's mad intent is revealed, and the Authority ‹ hardly recovered from defending London against a hundred superhuman terrorists ‹ have no time at all to prepare to save a major American city (and its millions of inhabitants) from being annihilated. What happens next is mass destruction the likes of which the Earth has never seen. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON #11 Written by Brian Augustyn; art and cover by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores May 12. Scarlett tries to convince Alex to join her and run away from New York. As tempting an offer as that may be, he is determined to find the elusive Lisseth and face his destiny. But to accomplish that, he must first find Joe, a difficult task in a city where a modern-day Inquisition is chasing away all the creatures of the night. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON TP Written by Brian Augustyn and Humberto Ramos; art and cover by Ramos and Sandra Hope CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores May 26. A bloody trade paperback ‹ the first from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS ‹ collects issues #1-6 of the popular ongoing series! In this powerful tale of loyalty and loss, the fateful bite of a vampire turns the world of typical teen Alex Elder upside-down. Now he must quickly adjust to the terrors of undead "life" and get used to the sinister society of which he is suddenly a member, even as he searches for signs of chivalry in the gothic undergrounds of New York. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $12.95 DARKCHYLDE: THE LEGACY #4 Written by Randy Queen; art by Queen and various In stores May 26. A pivotal chapter in the "Legacy" storyline, featuring story and art by series creator Randy Queen! Jeremy Spencer's cryptic "Carnival of Fools" has taken up in a new state, with both Ariel and War and Piece swept along for the ride ‹ Ariel in search of answers, and War and Piece seeking to watch over the only friend they've managed to make. But something has followed Ariel out of Salem... something she suspects has a lot to do with her mysterious past... something that seems to have targeted not only Ariel, but yet another young carnival patron. Now Ariel prepares to face the killer head on, with all the Nightmare Realm at her disposal. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DV8 #28 Written by Mike Heisler; art and cover by Al Rio and Trevor Scott In stores May 26. Recent calamities have taken a heavy toll on the relationships between the various Deviants, and no one feels more disconnected than Evo, who's lost his best friends and his would-be girlfriend. Spending more and more time alone, he takes to venting his frustration in ways that the local authorities would object strongly to ‹ and that Ivana would consider dangerous overexposure ‹ if they ever find out. He also makes himself easy prey for the one Deviant who would love to manipulate and exploit his weaknesses. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #41 Written by John Arcudi; art and cover by Gary Frank and Cam Smith In stores May 19. It's all over but for the crying... and a little shouting. Oh, probably somebody's gonna punch somebody in the nose, too. We can't rule that out, this being a super-hero comic and all. Last issue, a member of the team died, and the entire Gen13 family feels that loss deeply, some much more deeply than others. What happens this issue will determine if this tragic death will bring the team closer together, or drive the surviving members apart. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 NIGHT TRIBES Written by Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski; art and cover by Joyce Chin and Trevor Scott; cover by Chin and Scott In stores May 5. The monsters from WETWORKS unite as a force for good to save the world from demons! A thousand years have passed since the world's monsters, the Night Tribes, were brought together in a truce in order to defend the Earth against demonic invasion. A prophecy foretold a new demon lord, against whom each of the Night Tribes would send a "Chosen One." Now the time of the prophecy has come, and only the Night Tribes can save the planet. But can the Tribes put aside their hatreds of each other and work with WetWorks' Jackson Dane and Pilgrim to defeat their common enemy? For more information, see the feature article. NOTE: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WETWORKS: REBIRTH TP Written by Brandon Choi and Whilce Portacio; art by Portacio and Scott Williams In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of NIGHT TRIBES, this inexpensive trade paperback features the rogue members of Team 7 in their thrilling first mission as WetWorks, battling against the Vampire Nation and other supernatural threats in stories reprinted from WETWORKS #1-3. (STAR09147) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 ***************** PLANETARY #4 Written by Warren Ellis; art and cover by John Cassaday In stores May 26 John Wilder, private detective for a huge software company, trod on an ancient artifact discovered beneath the foundations of a bombed-out building belonging to his employers. Seconds later, he was no longer there. This is the tale of where he went; the sad story of a man who fell into secret history and a trap a multiverse wide ‹ a man who won't get his life back until the same thing happens to six other people. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PLANETARY PREVIEW/GEN13 #33 Written by John Arcudi and Warren Ellis; art and cover by Gary Frank, John Cassaday, and Cam Smith In stores May 26. Reoffered to coincide with PLANETARY #4, this "flip-book" issue features a complete PLANETARY story by the team of writer Warren Ellis and artist John Cassaday (DESPERADOES). FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ***************** VOODOO: DANCING IN THE DARK TP Written by Alan Moore; art by Michael Lopez, Al Rio, Edwin Rossell, and Trevor Scott In stores May 5. A striking trade paperback collecting the popular mini-series starring the WildC.A.T.s' most sensual member! Voodoo's return to her home town of New Orleans quickly turns dangerous when she takes a job as an exotic dancer at the Midnight Lounge. Dancers have been disappearing from the Lounge, victims of a killer seeking supernatural powers through the dancers' deaths. Is Voodoo destined to be the next victim ‹ or is she the one person who can close the door forever on this nightmare? This collection also includes a gallery reprinting the stunning mini-series cover art by Michael Lopez and Adam Hughes. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $9.95 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #3 Written by Scott Lobdell; art and cover by Travis Charest and Richard Friend In stores May 5. Still having flashbacks of parochial school days? Just be thankful you weren't a student at the institute of learning in this issue! The demonic headmaster at this all-girls school wields more than a ruler and passes out more than demerits!! Working undercover as an ice-cream man, good humor Grifter's trying to get the big scoop, but he's got his hands full with whiny kids, fistfuls of dirty quarters, and a truck full of fudgesicle pops! Retailers, please note: One out of every four copies of this issue features a variant cover by Chris Bachalo. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #1 Written by Scott Lobdell; art and cover by Travis Charest and Richard Friend In stores May 5. The WILDCATS returned to comics in this best-selling issue, featuring covers by Travis Charest (on 50% of the copies), Jim Lee (10%), J. Scott Campbell (10%), Joe Madureira (10%), Simon Bisley (10%), and Arthur Adams (10%) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOMAGE COMICS OFFERED AGAIN KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY VOLUME 2 #1/2 Written by Kurt Busiek; art by Brent Anderson and Will Blyberg; painted cover by Alex Ross In stores May 26. This reoffered special issue reprints the Eisner Award-nominated "The Nearness of You," as well as Kurt Busiek's "Clash of Titans: A New York Romance," and a prose super-hero story by Busiek (with illustrations by Brent Anderson) which has never been reprinted as part of an ASTRO CITY collection. Note: Toy Vault solicits Astro City toys this month. Look in the toy section of this issue of Previews for "Astro City: Heroes & Villains!" FC, 24 PG. NO INTERIOR ADS $2.50 ***************** AMERICA'S BEST COMICS THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN #4 Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Kevin O'Neill In stores May 26. Trapped in the catacombs beneath the River Thames, aided only by the psychopathic Hawley Griffen and the snarling storm of rage and hatred known as Edward Hyde, Miss Murray and the legendary Allan Quatermain endeavor to retrieve the wonder- metal Cavorite from the remorseless devil-doctor who rules Limehouse. Meanwhile, in the shadow-kingdom of the League's Victorian spymasters, the identity of the mysterious Mr. M is finally and shockingly revealed. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 TOM STRONG #2 Written by Alan Moore; art and cover by Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon In stores May 12. With America's Best science hero exploring Venus, only Dhalua and Tesla Strong ‹ along with faithful Pneuman and the educated ape King Solomon ‹ are left to maintain order on the towering main streets of Millennium City. But will even the assembled talents of the Family Strong be able to withstand a surprise return engagement with one of the scientific Samson's biggest, strangest foes? Find out in "The Return of the Modular Man." FC, 32 PG. $2.95 WILDSTORM EMPORIUM AMERICA'S BEST COMICS T-SHIRT Art by Gene Ha Advance-solicited; in stores June 9. AMERICA'S BEST COMICS is the most exciting new comic line to be launched this year, so you'll want to show that you're part of the excitement sweeping the nation. And the best way to show you're as cutting edge as it gets? The AMERICA'S BEST COMICS T-SHIRT, of course. America's Best T-Shirt features the ABC logo on the front, and a brilliant piece by Gene Ha depicting characters from the whole AMERICA'S BEST COMICS line on the back of this white, heavyweight, 100% cotton tee. Note: This item is advance-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in May, solicited this month in Previews. FC, T-SHIRT (L-XL) $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JIM LEE'S GRIFTER SCULPTURE Designed by Jim Lee; sculpted by Clayburn Moore In stores May 5. Re-offered to coincide with the release of WILDCATS Volume 2 #3, this striking statue captures Cole Cash ‹ AKA the Grifter ‹ in cold-cast porcelain. Note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR06207) FC, SCULPTURE $150.00 ****************** MR. MAJESTIC T-SHIRT Art by Travis Charest Advance solicited; in stores June 23. Catch Majestic fever! With the hotly anticipated MR. MAJESTIC series coming soon, you can be ahead of the crowd by wearing a shirt that features Travis Charest's stunning version of WildStorm's noblest super-hero on a black, heavyweight, 100% cotton tee. Note: This item is advance-solicited. Orders for this item must be placed with orders for products released in May, solicited this month in Previews. FC, T-SHIRT (L-XL) $17.95 VERTIGO THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #62 Written by Peter Gross and Bronwyn Carlton; art by Gross, Ryan Kelly and Linda Medley; painted cover by Michael Wm. Kaluta In stores May 12. Cut off from home and all they know, Tim Hunter and his hated step- brother Cyril face a deadly crossroads, setting the stage for a new beginning for Tim next issue. Plus: a special BOOKS OF FAERIE back-up story (written by Bronwyn Carlton with art by Linda Medley), sets the stage for the upcoming BOOKS OF FAERIE ongoing series by the same creative team with an intriguing look at the entire history of the Faerie realm ‹ including some hints at events that will shock BOOKS OF MAGIC readers. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRUEL AND UNUSUAL #2 Written by Jamie Delano and Tom Peyer; art by John McCrea and Andrew Chiu; painted cover by McCrea In stores May 5. A savage, over-the-top satire set in a private prison in Miami finds a woman struggling to keep her sanity in a very modern kind of Hell. After the prison's ancient electric chair ‹ the "Ratroaster" ‹ sets another inmate on fire, new warden Bobbie Flint hatches a daring plan: televised executions, designed to show the world the inhuman cruelty behind the mask of justice. But her razor-sharp instincts for the media may end up giving the people what they want, even if it's not what she wants at all. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 THE DREAMING #38 Written by Caitlín R. Kiernan; art by Christian Højgaard and Teddy Kristiansen; painted cover by Dave McKean In stores May 19. The conclusion of the 3-part "The Gyres." After the Lord of Dreams (in a brief appearance) denies The Corinthian vengeance against the new dream Echo, the nightmare decides to take justice into his own hands, pulling Matthew along for the ride. Unaware that she's been marked as prey, Echo leaves The Dreaming, only to find a gruesome surprise awaiting her in the waking world. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FLINCH #2 Written by Dean Motter, Brian Azzarello and Bob Fingerman; art by Bill Sienkiewicz, Eduardo Risso and Pat McKeown; painted cover by Richard Corben In stores May 26. A new ongoing horror anthology offers three offbeat horror stories to darken your summer days, VERTIGO-style: A silent child discovers a microscopic world that others don't want her to see in "Maggie and Her Microscope" (written by Dean Motter with art by Bill Sienkiewicz); a pair of feds on surveillance play a sordid game of psychological chess in "Food Chain" (written by Brian Azzarello with art by Eduardo Risso); and a young woman discovers a ghastly photograph on a street corner, only to discover that it's the first piece to an even more gruesome puzzle, in "Found Object" (written by Bob Fingerman with art by Pat McKeown). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #139 Written by Warren Ellis; art by John Higgins; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet In stores May 26. In the horrific conclusion to "Haunted," John Constantine's machine of a revenge scheme snaps tight shut on Josh Wright. But a murderer like Wright, full of egotism and untapped magic, will not wait quietly to die... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER: DAMNATION'S FLAME TP Written by Garth Ennis; art by Steve Dillon, William Simpson and Peter Snejbjerg; painted cover by Glenn Fabry In stores May 5. The newest HELLBLAZER collection by the acclaimed creators of PREACHER finds John Constantine in America, Ireland, and his own funeral. Reprinting HELLBLAZER #72-77, DAMNATION'S FLAME recounts Constantine's mystically- induced hallucinatory journey through America, an unexpected encounter with a deceased friend in Dublin, and an offbeat tale that includes Constantine's own funeral... an event he makes a point out of attending. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER: ORIGINAL SINS TP Written by Jamie Delano; art by John Ridgway and Alfredo Alcala; painted cover by Dave McKean In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of HELLBLAZER: DAMNATION'S FLAME, this trade paperback collects the first solo tales of John Constantine, reprinted from HELLBLAZER #1-9. (STAR00332) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $19.95 ******************** THE HUMAN TARGET #4 Written by Peter Milligan; art by Edvin Biukovic; painted cover by Tim Bradstreet In stores May 19. The mini-series reinventing one of DC's signature characters from the 1970s with a VERTIGO twist reaches its climactic conclusion. Lethal master of impersonation Christopher Chance prepares to deliver the Reverend Earl James' final sermon. But the assassin known as Emerald is waiting in the rafters, and she's got other plans for the Human Target. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 THE INVISIBLES VOLUME 3 #9 Written by Grant Morrison; art by Philip Bond and Warren Pleece; painted cover by Brian Bolland In stores May 19. The countdown to the millennium continues in the conclusion of the 4- part "Satanstorm." King Mob and the newest Invisible team up to save Inspector Flint from a harrowing death. Meanwhile, Lord Fanny finds a new friend and Jack Frost uncovers a connection between Barbelith and the C.I.A. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 12) $2.95 PREACHER #51 Written by Garth Ennis; art by Steve Dillon; painted cover by Glenn Fabry In stores May 5. Tulip's mysterious past begins to unfold in Part 1 of a 2-part story. Revealing Tulip's life before she met up with the Reverend Jesse Custer, this long- awaited story answers at least one pressing question: Just how did she get so handy with a gun, anyway? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN: A GAME OF YOU HC ‹ NEW PRINTING Written by Neil Gaiman; art by Shawn McManus, Colleen Doran, Bryan Talbot, and various; painted cover by Dave McKean In stores May 5. The new hardcover reprintings of THE SANDMAN (featuring the numbered trade dress designed by Dave McKean for the trade-paperback editions) continue with this volume, reprinting THE SANDMAN #32-37. MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $29.95 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: LOVE STREET #1 Written by Peter Hogan; art by Michael Zulli and Vince Locke; painted cover by Duncan Fegredo In stores May 26. A teenaged John Constantine has a life-changing adventure in a mini- series connected to Morpheus' imprisonment in the Waking World. In 1968 London, cocky, worldly-beyond-his-years Johnny Constantine befriends Ollie, an awkward teenager on the lam. The two join an ensemble of misfits at Wych Cross (the site of the Dream King's imprisonment), sharing a terrifying day that changed all of their lives. 30 years later, that group reunites when an occult menace puts them all in terrible danger. In order to survive, Ollie and Constantine must uncover the truth about that fateful day or fall prey to a force that has already ravaged the life of one of their dear friends. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.95 SCENE OF THE CRIME #3 Written by Ed Brubaker; art by Michael Lark and Sean Phillips; cover by Lark In stores May 5. Suspense and sucker punches abound as the stylish mini-series by writer Ed Brubaker and artists Michael Lark and Sean Phillips continues. Private investigator Jack Herriman stumbles onto dangerous ground as he uncovers a decades-old arson and sex scandal that somehow connects to the mysterious murder of his client. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 of 4) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #23 Written by Warren Ellis; art by Darick Robertson and Rodney Ramos; cover by Geof Darrow In stores May 12. "The New Scum" nears its conclusion as outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem conducts a shocking interview with The Smiler ‹ the grinning opposition candidate who hopes to become President. But there's a bite behind that smile, and even Spider may not be able to bite back fast enough. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #382 Written and drawn by the Usual Gang of Idiots In stores May 5. With violence rampant in our cities, voter turnout at an all-time low, and our global ecosystem on the verge of collapse, can a magazine ‹ even one as good as MAD ‹ really change anything? Maybe. Magazine, 48pg, b&w $2.50* RETAIL PRODUCTS ‹ DC DIRECT BATARANG PROP Advance-solicited; in stores June 30. The first in a new series of DC Direct replicas of iconic comic-book props, the Dark Knight's classic weapon is re-created in solid pewter! Mounted on an attached, bat-shaped pewter stand (which rests on an attached wooden base), the weighty, elegantly sculpted Batarang measures 10" across, and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. For more information, see the feature article. Note: Not for children. Not a toy ‹ intended for display only. Retailers, please note: The BATARANG PROP is manufactured to order, not to exceed 2,000 pieces. Orders may be allocated. This is an advance solicitation. Orders must be placed with those for products solicited for May release, listed in this month's issue of Previews. PROP $149.95 BATMAN AND ROBIN WATCH SET Advance-solicited; in stores July 14. This exciting pair of watches features bold renderings of the Batman and Robin symbols in yellow and black, with stylish black ribbed bands. The watches are packaged together in a silver-colored aluminum tin with a printed mesh top. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN AND ROBIN WATCH SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, WATCH SET (2 PCS.) $69.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER STATUE Designed by Glenn Fabry; sculpted by William Paquet VERTIGO. In stores May 5. Reoffered to coincide with John Constantine's role in THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: LOVE STREET and the HELLBLAZER: DAMNATION'S FLAME trade paperback, this handsome cold-cast porcelain statue captures Constantine, drink in hand. Note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR07864) FC, STATUE $195.00 ***************** JLA BOOKENDS Designed and sculpted by William Paquet DCU. Advance solicited; in stores July 28. A striking set of bookends depicts the members of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! Eight busts of the famed members of the JLA ‹ including Superman, Batman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Martian Manhunter, and Plastic Man ‹ adorn these handpainted, cold-cast porcelain bookends, designed and sculpted by William Paquet. Individual busts measure from 3 3/8-5" tall. Overall dimensions are (left) 6 3/4" w x 6 3/4" h x 5 3/4" d and (right) 7" w x 6" h x 5 1/2" d. Retailers, please note: The JLA BOOKENDS are manufactured to order, not to exceed 2,000 sets. Orders may be allocated. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, BOOKENDS (2 PCS.) $295.00 JSA PVC SET Advance-solicited; in stores September 15. The Original Super-Hero Team ‹ the Justice Society of America ‹ is beautifully captured in a meticulously crafted PVC set. Featuring seven Golden Age members of the JSA ‹ Johnny Thunder (and his "attached" Thunderbolt), Dr. Mid-Nite, Starman, Hourman, Wildcat, Sandman and Red Tornado, figures measure 3 3/8" -4" tall and stand on antiqued silver-painted bases. Packaged in a stylish four-color window box. Retailers, please note: The JSA PVC SET is manufactured to order, not to exceed 10,000 sets. Orders may be allocated. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, PVC SET (7 PCS.) $39.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LOBO MINI-STATUE Sculpted by Randy Bowen from a design by Simon Bisley In stores May 5. The original LOBO STATUE ‹ based on a design by artist Simon Bisley and sculpted by Randy Bowen ‹ is re-created in a smaller size (4 1/2" w x 3" d x 5" h), complete with frag-all attitude! Note: available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR07474) MINI-STATUE $39.95 ****************** STARMAN MEDIUM STATUE Designed by Tony Harris; sculpted by Tim Bruckner Advance solicited; in stores August 25. A lavishly detailed, beautifully rendered cold-cast porcelain statue of Jack Knight, sculpted by newcomer Tim Bruckner and designed by original STARMAN artist Tony Harris. Measuring 5 1/2" tall (including base), the statue is 8" wide with a 6" deep attached base. Among the details that will leave fans starry-eyed: pewter elements (including Jack's 7 1/2" tall staff and hands) and a decaled jacket design. Note: The STARMAN MEDIUM STATUE is manufactured to order with a maximum production run of 2,500 pieces. Orders may be allocated. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, MEDIUM STATUE $89.95 WORLD'S FINEST PRINTS BY ALEX ROSS Painted by Alex Ross Advance-solicited; in stores June 9. This revisited take on two classic products from DC Direct consists of two frameable, four-color, 10" x 13" prints showcasing the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel as interpreted by award-winning painter Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, UNCLE SAM) on the covers of SUPERMAN FOREVER and BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND. Shrinkwrapped with cardboard, with a label on the exterior. Retailers, please note: The WORLD'S FINEST PRINTS BY ALEX ROSS are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for May-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, PRINT SET (2 PCS.) $19.95 IMAGE COMICS THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS #3 An Image Comic (S/A) Judd Winick In this tale, Barry Ween, the smartest boy in the world, has to endure the worst of human experiences: school! The fun will include a field trip to a museum! The pros and cons of hamster vomit! Gettin' ragged on for likin' a girl! And outwitting Euro-trash art thieves! It's Home Alone meets Die Hard (except our Germans are meaner)! Story and art by Judd Winick of MTV's The Real World 3, San Francisco. "Barry Ween is Calvin and Hobbes on PCP with a copy of Mein Kampf thrown into the mix. Barry will take comics by storm- -and tomorrow the world!" ‹ Garth Ennis (Preacher, Hitman) b&w, 24pg $2.95 AGE OF BRONZE #4 An Image Comic (S/A) Eric Shanower King Menelaus of Sparta doesn't want the Trojan Prince Paris as a guest in his palace. But with the political situation so tense, Menelaus can't simply kick out his unwanted visitor. So Menelaus solves the problem by making the worst move imaginable--he leaves. Now Paris--virile and untrustworthy--is alone with Menelaus' young wife Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world. It's not hard to guess what happens next. This issue has what you've been waiting for ‹ The Judgment of Paris, The Rape of Helen! Western civilization will never be the same again. b&w 24 pg $2.95 ARIA #5 Avalon Studios (W) Brian Holguin (A) Jay Anacleto London, the summer of 1966. The air is electrified with music, the streets are bursting with color, and everywhere you look, Youth is king. Into this strange and brave new world, a wayward knight comes looking for his long lost love: Lady Kildare of the Faerie. What do Syd Barrett, a mysterious painting by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and a time-lost medieval knight have in common? Find out in "A Summer Spell." This special stand-alone issue is a great opportunity for new readers to enter the enchanting world of "Aria," 1999's most acclaimed new series. Note: Featuring a special 50/50 alternate cover by Chris Bachalo. FC, 32pg $2.50 ASCENSION #16 Top Cow Comics (W) Davids Finch and Quinn (P) Brian Ching Petra finally joins Lucien and Andromeda in the fight against Rowena, but she must question her loyalties when Rowena reveals her terrible secret. And with the way things have been going for Lucien and Andromeda lately, this will be nothing but TROUBLE for them. FC, 32pg $2.50 BIG BANG COMICS #25 An Image Comic Story and art by Big Bang Studios, cover by Jeff Weigel You're all invited to a gala Silver Anniversary party, as Big Bang Comics celebrates its 25th fantastic Image issue! Ultiman, Thunder Girl, the Knight Watchman and Kid Galahad will all be on hand to celebrate. Featuring your favorite characters in their greatest adventures. "Big Bang Comics is as much fun as finding a stack of Gold and Silver Age comics at a garage sale or flea market--and a hell of a lot cheaper!" says David LeBlanc of ComicBknet@aol.com. Don't miss out! b&w 32 pg $2.95 THE CROW #4 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Jon J Muth (A) Tommy Lee Edwards (C) Mark Nicholas, Cover by Kent Williams Now that Eric Draven has avenged his death, why is he still The Crow? "The Line Between the Devil's Teeth" begins to explore that question as The Crow finds himself involved in the life of his young friend, Sarah, and her family. This stand-alone story also introduces a major new villain into The Crow mythos ‹ Sin, a woman even more evil than her name implies. Jon J Muth continues as writer of the only ongoing, full-color monthly Crow comic book with art for this issue contributed by Tommy Lee Edwards (Zombie World: Winter's Dregs, Moon Knight, Gemini Blood). FC, 32pg $2.50 CURSE OF THE SPAWN TRADE PAPERBACK VOL. 1 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Alan McElroy (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Danny Miki (C) Todd Broeker, Cover by Ashley Wood SACRIFICE OF THE SOUL ‹ In a future where chaos is like a liquid seeping into the very pores of humanity, a HellSpawn comes forth that casts a different shadow on those that came before. Daniel Llanso is that HellSpawn. This four issue collection from Curse of the Spawn #1-4, reveals the core story of one of the most intriguing Spawn sagas ever. Alan McElroy, who wrote the screenplay for the hit movie Spawn, joins with Dwayne Turner and Danny Miki to unveil this horrific tale of an unstable future. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 DARKMINDS #1/2 An Image Comic (P) Pat Lee (W) Ken Siu Chong (I) Alvin Lee & Arnold Tsang (C) Dreamwave Productions What do cyborgs dream of? In a future where man has created artificial minds capable of emotion, what emerges from the billions of lines of programming code and trillions of circuits contained in the brain of a cyborg? This is a question that Akane Nakiko has wrestled with during the whole of her existence. These visions haunt her even up to this day, her first day at SIU headquarters. Even while being evaluated and tested under the scrutiny of the SIU's technicians and engineers, these ghosts never leave her. What could these visions mean, what could they be telling her... or warning her of? Join Dreamwave Productions in this prequel that delves into the mind and origin of Agent Nakiko. Including bonus sketches and artwork! FC, 32 pg $2.50 DARKMINDS POSTER #3 An Image Product The fans wanted more of Nakiko... so here's your chance to slap this beauty on your wall! You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to get this seductive Nakiko poster! Why? Because this image of Nakiko is not printed anywhere else and will only be available in this poster format! What more can you ask for from Dreamwave Productions? FC, 24x36 $5.99 THE DARKNESS #24 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Joe Benitez/Clarence Lansang Recovering from his mysterious gunshot wounds, just about the last thing Jackie needs is a Road Trip ‹ to Las Vegas of all places! With Wenders at the wheel, a beautiful doctor whose bedside manner involves wanting to kill Jackie in his sleep, and a gargantuan seraphim creature trying his best to keep Jackie and his companions out of Vegas, Mr. Estacado would no doubt rather have stayed home. Join us in Hotel Hell, where Darkness checks in... but will be damned if he's going to check out! FC, 32pg $2.50 DAWN ACTION FIGURE Todd McFarlane Toys Joseph Michael Linsner's fan favorite character Dawn comes alive in three dimensional form as only McFarlane Toys can present it. Detailed with ornate design and sculpting. Dawn comes with sword and accessories that enhance the vivid custom diorama that sets this figure apart from the rest of the action figures. (Item #90252) This product will ship in a case of 6. Figure PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEITY: THE DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT #1 ‹ ATOMIC COMICS EDITION (A/co-W) Karl Altstaetter (co-W) Robert Napton (C) Brian Buccellato (I) Victor Olazaba The first issue of the new Deity mini-series with an exclusive cover originally made available through Atomic Comics! Jamie is back and she faces a new enemy ‹ the demonic warriors known as the Darkness and the Light. Each version features the same cover art by Karl Altstaetter. NOTE: Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. STANDARD EDITION‹FC, 32pg $5.00 SILVER FOIL EDITON‹FC, 32pg $10.00 GOLD FOIL EDITION‹FC, 32pg $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEITY PERFECT COLLECTION BOX SET This ultimate collector's set contains the hard-to-find original Deity #1-6, Deity #0, Deity #1 Director's Cut, Deity #1: The Darkness and the Light, original stickers, and four randomly packed signature cards. Boxed Set, FC $25.00 O/A DEITY #4 by Altstaetter, Napton, Buccellato, & Olazaba From the original mini-series! This impossible-to-find issue picks up where the Deity Collected Edition Volume One leaves off! As Jamie's personal life spirals out-of-control, the Soul Crusher and Shaolin Master Chow Lone battle to the death! FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A DEITY #5 by Altstaetter, Napton, Buccellato, & Olazaba From the original mini-series! This hard-to-find issue is back! Jamie, unaware of the danger closing around her, gets ready for her big date with Ziggy. Meanwhile, Diamond, Lucius, and Tommy prepare for the final battle with the Ma'Shiva emperor Oris Ogden! FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A DEITY #6 by Altstaetter, Napton, Buccellato, & Olazaba From the original mini-series! The climactic conclusion to the first Deity series! Jamie and Ziggy are enjoying a night on the town when the Ma'Shiva emperor Oris Ogden attacks and Jamie's powers finally awaken! A must for Deity fans! FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A DEITY #1 ‹ DIRECTOR'S CUT This reprint of the original Deity #1 features the original story plus new pages, a sketchbook, and a "making of" section. With three covers by Deity creator/artist, Karl Altstaetter. Each cover can be ordered separate: COVER A: JAIME WRAPAROUND‹FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER B: JAIME "BABY"‹FC, 32pg $2.95 COVER C: JAIME SWIMSUIT‹FC, 32pg $2.95 ********************* DETECTIVES, INC.: A TERROR OF DYING DREAMS TP An Image Comic (S) Don McGregor (A) Gene Colan Rainier and Denning are still trying to survive on the streets of New York City, and this time they are facing: € Domestic Violence € Charity Scams € Slaughtered Bodies In Bathtubs € Straight Edge Razors That Cut To The Bone € Adultery € And A Bunch Of Guys Who Want To Beat Their Brains Out! Rainier and Denning. They may be down--but don't ever count them out! The 88 page graphic mystery by Don McGregor and Gene Colan! Collected for the first time in one beautiful trade paperback volume! Plus a back-up text feature with photos of the making of this graphic mystery into a MOVIE, directed by Don McGregor and starring Alex Simmons, Richard Douglass, and Marsha McGregor! If you liked Don and Gene on Nathaniel Dusk, you gotta have this book! b&w, 88pg PI HELLHOLE #1 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Adam Pollina (I) Mark Morales Officer Michael Cabrini is a young rookie cop assigned to Hellhole ‹ the worst precinct in an inner city slum that is a virtual war zone of urban decay. Scratch the surface of the drugs, prostitution, extortion, and murder that assault these city streets every day, and Hellhole is more than a neighborhood under siege! It is a place of manifest evil... and the handful of "Choir Boys" assigned here are engaged in a clandestine war between Good and Evil. These otherwise regular men in blue are the last line of defense against a literal Hell on Earth! If the inner city falls against the forces of Evil unleashed here, so falls the rest of the world. These two brave members of the City's Finest are sworn to serve and protect our world from the dark forces that threaten to tear it asunder... and Heaven help us all if they fail! Hellhole re-teams Scott Lobdell and Adam Pollina, along with inker Mark Morales, and it features a cinematic approach to the film noir/horror genre, employing the never-before used technique of "Hellhole-Vision" (TM)! FC, 32pg $2.50 KABUKI CLASSICS #5 An Image Comic (W/A) David Mack Featuring the first appearance of Kai's Gang and flashbacks to Kabuki's childhood and training in this classic story from Circle of Blood #3 ‹ the series that started it all! Want to read the very first Kabuki stories without paying the lump sum for the trades? Kabuki ‹ Classics presents the entire Kabuki Saga from the beginning in single issue format! Printed on high quality paper with a brand new painted cover by David Mack. b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KABUKI: MASKS OF THE NOH HC O/A KABUKI: MASKS OF THE NOH HC/S&N EDITION O/A KABUKI: SKIN DEEP HC O/A KABUKI: SKIN DEEP HC/S&N EDITION Retailer Incentive: For each Hardcover ordered, retailers can order one copy of Kabuki #1 with the Jim Steranko variant cover! ********************* KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #20 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Clayton Crain (I) Kevin Conrad (S) Brian Holguin (C) Brian Haberlin Another town, another show. The mysterious circus of souls continues on it's journey into the heart of America, bringing to light its darkest fears and deepest nightmares. A murderous madman who calls himself "Mr. Make-believe" is stalking children at the circus, looking for fresh blood to spill. But soon the stalker becomes the stalked as all the killer's deepest secrets rise up to confront him. An E-ticket ride into the heart of madness. FC, 32pg $2.25 LADY PENDRAGON: DRAGON BLADE #2 An Image Comic (S) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman (C) Brett Evans The ongoing series continues! Jennifer Drake is finally confronted by the woman wearing the dark mantle of the Pendragon. Morgana unites the sword Draconis with a malevolent entity of the Dark Arts-with cataclysmic results! Dragons and other magical beasts return to wreak havoc on earth. Merlin has to choose between conscience and destiny as the history of Atlantis rises to force his hand. On Avalon, Guinevere realizes the implications of sending Excalibur forward in time and must break her sacred vows. All that and the rise of the 4th Reich in the continuing saga of Lady Pendragon. Note: There will be a 1 in 4 variant cover by Brandon Peterson. FC, 32pg $2.50 LADY PENDRAGON/MORE THAN MORTAL #1 An Image Comic (W) Sharon Scott/Matt Hawkins (A) Dan Norton The battle of the 6th century is on! Image and Liar Comics unite to bring to life the tale of two great warriors who will meet one another on the battlefield of an age-old feud. Britain vs. Ireland. Pendragon vs. Protector. Guinevere has come to the Emerald Isle, seeking guidance from her only remaining friend in the Catholic Church--Saint Patrick. Soon after her arrival, she uncovers an Irish plot to murder her aging friend. Caring little for Pendragon's plight, Brigid takes up arms against Patrick, an English-born priest who seeks to turn the Protector's people against their ancient traditions. Witness the tension as Ireland's Protector clashes swords with England's Leading Lady, as worlds collide and threaten to change history as we know it. Note: There will be a 1 in 4 variant cover by David Finch. FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #13 An Image Comic (S/A) Matt Wagner Matt Wagner's epic adventure draws ever closer to its highly anticipated conclusion with this first part of the series' exciting three-issue finale. Join the reunited Heroic Trio as they fight their way free of the mystical underworld, somehow discovering along the way an answer to the question that has eluded them all for so long: What color is magic? To further enhance the story's final act, each succeeding issue will feature cover embellishments that are sure to be a hit with current readers as well as attracting the attention of a new readers as well. Experience the craft of a master storyteller, as writer/artist Matt Wagner builds to a crescendo in a story that has literally been DECADES in the making! Join the legions of Matt Wagner fans out there and discover what dramatic comics storytelling really is. If you're not reading Mage, you don't know what you're missing! Note: This issue ships with three alternate covers that all combine to form a single illustration. Each order will be evenly intermixed. FC, 32pg $2.50 MEGADRAGON AND TIGER #3 An Image Comic (S/A) Tony Wong An epic battle between Tiger Yin and Single-Minded Arhat that will determine the fate of Tiger's family and his homeland. But the battle has brought the attention of the Fiery Lord and his two super-human assassins. They go after Tiger's family while Tiger is occupied with Arhat. Can Tiger save them in time? Website: www.thehud.com/jade.htm FC, 32pg $2.50 THE PSYCHO TRADE PAPERBACK An Image Comic (S) James Hudnall (A) Dan Brereton A magnificent trade collecting the now classic series about a spy who must become the thing he hates most in order to save the woman he loves. He must become super-human. In doing so, he risks his life and his sanity, because the drug that makes people super-human kills most and drives the rest insane. Incredible fully-painted art from the artist who brought you Thrillkiller. Website: www.thehud.com SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $16.95 SAVAGE DRAGON #61 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen Rapture returns, and man is she in a rotten mood! Has Aquaman, Wolverine, and Nova writer Erik Larsen found some extremely clever way of reviving this character that was clearly shown as being dead as a doornail, or has he copped out and got some cheesy imposter posing as the gal, or concocted some stupid evil twin or sinister lookalike yarn? Chances are, either way, folks are bound to get their panties in a bunch, but dang if that ain't one cool looking cover, eh? In any case, those guys at Wizard seem to think Erik's bound to turn into some kinda writing god with his gigs at Marvel and DC. They also think Savage Dragon is a sleeper hit and back issue prices are going to go through the roof ‹ and who am I to argue with that? Buy plenty of copies while you can get 'em at cover price 'cause they'll be valuable collectors' items in no time and you'll feel like a real chump for missing out on the books when they were affordable. Do it today! FC, 32pg $2.50 SOLAR LORD #3 An Image Comic (S/A) Khoo Fuk Lung The Emporer of Darkness has sent five demonic creatures in advance of his arrival, to prepare Earth for his coming. They set about destroying everything they see. Solar Lord has to stop them in time to battle the god of all evil alone. But can the inexperienced Solar Lord take on five enemies at once? Website: www.thehud.com/jade.htm FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN #86 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (C) Brian Haberlin It's Spawn month and all Hell is breaking loose. Over the past several months the HellSpawn has seen the disruption of everything he's known. He's seen the return of hated enemies, the departure of allies and he's watched his most deeply held beliefs turn to dust before his eyes. But now he's faced with a choice he never thought he'd have to make, the hardest decision of his afterlife. And no matter how he chooses, he can't win. A battle to finish between Spawn and... Al Simmons? Don't miss it! FC, 32pg $1.95 SPAWN ANNUAL #1 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (A) Ashley Wood (C) Ashley Wood SPAWN: BLOOD AND SHADOWS‹For the first time ever ‹ a Spawn Annual! It's taken all this time to find a story that deserves the special treatment that an annual provides. A story named "Spawn: Blood & Shadows" that truly deserves to be set apart. Paul Jenkins and Ashley Wood combine to bring you a story that gives new insight into Spawn's world. Why does Spawn find himself drawn to a specific alley? Why does one of the tenement buildings in that alley attract the lost souls of the city? What is Spawn's role with the people that surround him? An annual used to mean something special. A turning point in a character's life. A story that couldn't be told in 24 pages. Something for fans to get excited about. Spawn Annual #1 IS something special! FC, 64pg $4.95 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #3 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (A) Liam McCormack-Sharp (C) Glenn Fabry & Liam McCormack- Sharp As the Spawn of the Dark Ages finds himself held captive, Baron Rivalen's tyranny enslaves the countryside. All resistance is crushed by the evil Monarch and his main enforcer, Guy DuBlanc. This issue sheds further light on the man who became Spawn and why he has been brought back to Earth. The people of Rhyll need a leader. Will they find it in this Black Knight? The most-talked about book of the year continues with Brian Holguin and Liam McCormack-Sharp capturing the look and feel of another time. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPIRIT OF THE TAO #10 Top Cow Comics (W) D. Tron & Billy Tan (P) Billy Tan (I) D. Tron (C) Jonathan D. Smith Jasmine is out of control--she's on a killing spree!!! And, as the Tao within her grows stronger, Lance realizes that he can no longer turn a blind eye. She must be stopped before it's too late. With Master Lang gone, so goes his guidance, and Lance is now faced with the hardest decision of his life. Will Lance's love for Jasmine save her or will he have to do the unthinkable? FC, 32pg $2.50 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #23 An Image Comic (S) Gary Carlson (P) Frank Foscoe (I) Mark Heike (E) Erik Larsen The lethal Lady Shredder is busy painting the town red--with blood--and Leo, Mike, and Don are powerless to stop her as long as Raphael is a prisoner of her revitalized Foot Clan. Meanwhile, New York City throws a ticker-tape parade in honor of its newest hero: Casey Jones--the Dragon Killer! b&w, 24pg $2.95 TELLOS #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Mike Weiringo & Todd Dezago Action! Suspense! Thrills! and Surprises! are what Mike Weiringo and Todd Dezago (Sensational Spider-Man, X-Men #1/2) promise to deliver in every issue of their new high- adventure/fantasy, Tellos! Finally freed to push the boundaries of comics to the limit, Todd and Mike invite you to escape to a world populated by mythical and fantastical creatures, by a rag-tag team of unlikely heroes, thrown together to confront a darkness that threatens to spread across the countryside like a plague...! Experience the wonders of a world of imagination as the mysteries of Tellos unfold in each issue... the answers are not what you think...! FC, 32pg $2.50 THE TENTH: THE BLACK EMBRACE #4 An Image Comic (W) Scott Lobdell (A) Tony Daniel Don't miss out on the final chapter of The Black Embrace! Esperanza fights to save Victor's life in a battle to end all battles! The earth is on the brink of a global catastrophe and it's up to Espy to stop the evil forces of Rhazes Darkk! We also learn about the deep and shocking secrets of her past! Is she a Darkk supermonster? Was the last year of her life merely a strange web of coincidences or LIES? FC, 32pg $2.50 TREKKER #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Ron Randall The city of New Gelaph is bursting into flames one grimy block at a time, and only the unique abilities of the untried trekker, Mercy St. Clair, can stop it. But as she pursues the seemingly crazed arsonist behind it, Mercy becomes entangled in a web of interplanetary intrigue that puts her life, her friends, and her world in deadly peril. Can a young bounty hunter of unlimited potential overcome her brash inexperience and end the burning of the streets? It's the return of a classic character! Her all-new saga begins here! FC, 32pg $2.50 TSUNAMI GIRL #3 Flypaper Press (W) Mark Paniccia (A) John & Jason Waltrip (C) Hajime Sorayama It's the end of the line, but for whom? LA night scene sensation, Tsunami Girl, and her frustrated writer pal, Alan Poe, find themselves in the middle of a surrealistic conspiracy that goes back two thousand years. With the secret agency that's been chasing them for the past two issues, the truth about Tsunami Girl's origins are finally revealed, but government honcho, Charles Windar may find himself "underwater" when the popular DJ is tested to her limits. FC, 32pg $2.95 WITCHBLADE # 32 Top Cow Comics (W) Christina Z./David Wohl (P) Randy Green (I) D. Tron (C) Jonathan D. Smith Now that Sara has discovered the mystery surrounding her father's death, things only get worse as she must now embark on a quest to discover the origin and ultimate goal of The Witchblade itself. Unfortunately, she's not sure if she wants the answers--and she definitely won't want to meet the people who HAVE them! FC, 32pg $2.50 ZORRO'S LADY RAWHIDE: OTHER PEOPLE'S BLOOD #4 An Image Comic (W) Don McGregor (A) Estaban Marato Set adrift on the high seas, the crew slaughtered by pirates, and even her brother blinded, Lady Rawhide must fight the deadliest femme fatale of them all ‹ Scarlet Fever! Not to mention a few vampires. In issue #4 of "Other Peoples Blood,"Scarlet comes after Lady Rawhide full force ‹ It's poisonous Cadaver Blade against lightening-fast whip! Swashbuckling action like you've never seen in comics before as the two ladies battle it out over the fate of this Ship of Souls. Only the first five issues of this comic ever saw print. Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor for the continuing series starting with issue #6. Don't keep a Lady waiting! b&w, 32pg $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES/IMAGE COMICS DARKMINDS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER Dynamic Forces (W) Adran Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee, Alan Tam (c) Angelo Tsang Darkminds #1! These Are Sold Out Everywhere! This hot new sensation from Pat Lee (and friends) is one of the hottest comics to hit the market in years! After all, how many comics come out one month and are #2 in the Wizard top ten list the next month!?!?!? If you haven't picked up this incredible comic yet, then this may be your last chance to jump onto this fantastic story! If you have, then you already know how great this comic is, and here is your opportunity to get a fantastic Gold Foil Edition! Also available in a special edition signed by penciller Pat Lee. REGULAR‹FC, 32pg $10.00 SIGNED‹FC, 32pg $24.95 #1 IMAGE INTRODUCTORY PACKAGE! Dynamic Forces This incredible starter package features Tellos #1 DF Exclusive Alternate cover as well as 2 other limited edition DF alternate covers from Image Comics and all for the introductory price of only $12.95!!! How's that for starting off your collection! Package, FC $12.95 LADY PENDRAGON: DRAGON BLADE #2 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL Dynamic Forces (S) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman (C) Brett Evans Brandon Peterson Cover! A special edition with an alternate cover painted by one of the greatest artists in the comics industry... Brandon Peterson! It's the hard to get one-in-four alternate cover by Brandon Peterson, and DF has the ultra hot Gold Foil Edition! Extremely limited. Also available in a signed version by Joe Jusko. REGULAR/PETERSON‹FC, 32pg $6.95 SIGNED/JUSKO‹FC, 32pg $19.95 LADY PENDRAGON PRELUDE DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COMIC GOLD FOIL EDITION Dynamic Forces (S) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman (C) Brett Evans The DF Exclusive Prelude to the hot new series, signed by cool creator and wicked writer Matt R. Hawkins!!! This high-end Gold Foil Edition is limited to 2,500 copies worldwide! FC $10.00 MORE THAN MORTAL/LADY PENDRAGON #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces (W) Sharon Scott/Matt Hawkins (A) Dan Norton The first crossover for the hot Lady Pendragon features the characters from More Than Mortal, and not only was DF able to get an exclusive alternate cover, but we were able to get Brandon (Magneto, X-Men) Peterson to draw it as well. Extremely limited. FC $6.95 TELLOS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER! Dynamic Forces (S/A) Mike Weiringo & Todd Dezago Mike (Spider-Man, Flash) Weiringo & Todd (Sensational Spider-Man) Dezago bring you this incredible new comic tale. And DF is fortunate enough to have the exclusive alternate cover. Extremely limited. FC, 32pg $6.95 TELLOS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN EDITION! Dynamic Forces (S/A) Mike Weiringo & Todd Dezago This edition features a beautiful "pencil sketch" cover which will be a part of the European tour, and DF is fortunate enough to bring some back to the US as a part of this special offer! Extremely limited. FC, 32pg $10.00 MARVEL COMICS M2 SPIDER-GIRL #10 Tom DeFalco/Pat Olliffe/Al Williamson INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS‹At last, by popular demand, Spider-Girl finally meets Spider-Man ‹ but in a way you¹d never expect! Spyral (who last appeared in issue #3) has escaped and attempts to return to his home dimension. But this time he brings along an unexpected hitchhiker ‹ May Parker, who suddenly finds herself transported bcak into her own father¹s past! Be with our young heroine as she finally meets her namesake, Aunt May, and runs across such familiar faces as Flash Thompson, Liz Allen, J. Jonah Jameson, Betty Brant, and, of course, Spider-Man! It¹s an almost crossover with the much-missed UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDER-MAN ‹ by that series¹ original art team! ³Cute Spider-babes from Marvel¹s brand-spankin¹ new MC2 line are a good, good thing.² (Wizard) FC $1.99 A-NEXT #10 Tom DeFalco/Ron Frenz/Brett Breeding INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS‹Captain America guest-stars in chapter one of a major two- part story that¹s been building since issue six! Having finally uncovered the menace that broke the spirit of their predecessors, the next generation of the Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes travel into a twisted reality where they are forced to battle demented versions of the original Avengers! Meet the dreaded Thunder Guard ‹ Donar, Iron Cross, Pincer, the Mster, Deadeye, Storm Trooper and more! Plus: our heroes finally meet ‹ and learn the terrible fate of ‹ Captain America! FC $1.99 J2 #10 Tom DeFalco/Ron Lim/Al Milgrom INCREDIBLE JOURNEYS‹Guest-starring Wolverine and the original Black Knight! In our first tale, Juggie travels back to the days of King Arthur where he meets Sir Percy of Scandia, the legendary Black Knight! Then, when Rina the Wild Thing turns up missing, J2 finds himself teamed with Wolverine on a search that takes them to Logan¹s old haunts in Madripoor! It¹s two more complete stories in one issue! FC $1.99 Marvel Knights BLACK WIDOW #2 Devin Grayson/J.G. Jones Guest-starring Daredevil! International espionage gets a kick to the seat of its pants as our pair of Black Widows battle for possession of the world¹s most deadly biological weapon! Will experience be enough to hold off the new, hungry Widow (who made her first appearance back in INHUMANS #5), or is Natasha about to be eliminated from the spy game? Will the wannabe complete her mission and assume the mantle of the Black Widow?! (Marvel Memo: The BLACK WIDOW limited series is currently spotlighted in a ³Special Event² site at www.marvel.com/widow!) Cover by J.G. Jones. FC $2.99 BLACK PANTHER #9 Christopher Priest/Mike Manley Guest-starring the Avengers! The Black Panther turns the tables on the forces behind the Wakandan coup d¹etat by touching off a multinational firestorm! As various covert agencies seek to destroy him, T¹Challa confronts the Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes regarding last issue¹s dramatic revelation concerning his relationship with the team. And if that isn¹t enough, we also have the arm wrestling match of the year! In an homage to Jack Kirby, artist Mike Manley (Monsterman) will pencil this in the stupendous style of ³The King²! ³Priest is obviously having the time of his life ‹ packing in plot, sublots and some beautifully concise but brilliant pieces.² (Comics International) Cover by Mike Manley. FC $2.50 DAREDEVIL #9 David Mack/Joe Quesada/Jimmy Palmiotti € THE SCOOP: The awesome art team of Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcomes David Mack, creator of the critically acclaimed Kabuki, who brings his poetic and thought- provoking writing style to the pages of DAREDEVIL! € THE STORY: As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the ³Guardian Devil² story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a former employee of Wilson Fisk contacts Matt, claiming to know the secret of the fat man¹s criminal empire, a new twist is added to the classic battle between Daredevil and his hated nemesis, the Kingpin! Can The Man Without Fear solve the riddle of ³the promise² before the Kingpin¹s newest assassin takes him out? And how does the return of a woman from DD¹s past fit in to it all? Plus: the sub-plots from previous issues that have you hooked continue to shock and delight! € THE CREATORS: Have no doubts, the art is still scorching as Quesada and Palmiotti actually get better with each issue! And now writer David Mack launches an epic six-part storyline that promises to take fans deeper into the world of everyone¹s favorite blind crime fighter. € THE WORD FROM DAVID MACK: ³The Kingpin is a huge, menacing bad guy in the Marvel Universe, but people don¹t just start out saying that they¹re going to be bad guys. I want to explore and see what motivates him, what gives him his ambition, and why it¹s led him to where he is today. The same holds true with Daredevil. I want to take the most defining aspects of Daredevil ‹ why he¹s doing the lawyer aspect, why he¹s doing the DD aspect, and see what he hopes to accomplish by both. Safe to say, it¹s going to be a very character-motivated plot.² (from Comics Buyer¹s Guide) FC $2.50 DAREDEVIL #9 SIGNED Signed by David Mack, Joe Quesada & Jimmy Palmiotti! Limited quantities available. (CAUT: 2) FC SRP: $29.99 WOLVERINE/PUNISHER: REVELATION #2 (OF 4) Christopher Golden & Tom Sniegoski/Pat Lee Continuing the team-up between the toughest men in comics! A mystery illness has struck down New York¹s entire Upper West Side ‹ and the rest of the city is next! Among the fallen lay Frank Castle¹s dear friend ‹ and she¹ll die unless an antidote is found! Now the Punisher and Wolverine must descend into a series of long forgotten underground tunnels to unravel the mystery of the mutant called Revelation. That is, if they can keep from killing each other! Cover by Pat Lee. FC (2 of 4) $2.99 INHUMANS #9 (OF 12) Paul Jenkins/Jae Lee As the war between Attilan and the world rages on, the spotlight swings on Triton! On behalf of his beseiged people, the aquatic Triton is sent to petition for the aid of Namor, the Sub-Mariner! And when a watery grave is unearthed, we uncover one of Triton¹s secrets and learn that this is not his first encounter with humans! ³More readers are turning inhuman every month. With INHUMANS, writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee have taken a Marvel road less traveled: a mature-themed, ŒVertigo-ish¹ style that¹s gaining fan faithful with every issue.² (Wizard) Cover by Jae Lee. FC (9 of 12) $2.99 Marvel Universe CAPTAIN AMERICA: SENTINEL OF LIBERTY #11 Mark Waid/Walter McDaniel Writer Mark Waid returns and the Fantastic Four¹s Human Torch guest-stars in a hilarious look at the first appearance of Captain America in the modern Marvel Universe! You see, Cap¹s on a crime spree and... wait a minute! A crime spree?! Veteran Marvel readers should check out STRANGE TALES #114 for the inspiration for this momentous meeting. Cover by Lee Weeks & Robert Campanella FC $1.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #19 Chris Claremont/Salvador Larroca/Art Thibert The good news: The Fantastic Four, still trapped in the Negative Zone, think they¹ve finally found a way to get home. The bad news: The path happens to be right through the palace of Annihilus! We¹ll give you three guesses on who this issue¹s villain is! Cover by Salvador Larroca & Art Thibert FC $1.99 THOR #13 Dan Jurgens/John Romita Jr./Klaus Janson Who is Marnot?! That¹s the question on everyone¹s mind in the aftermath of the war with the Dark Gods. And it¹s a question that will now be answered, to the great surprise of Thor! Plus: The Warriors Three ride again! Odin unleashes his awesome power! The Enchantress and the Executioner are in the house! And what is the fate of Jake Olson?! Cover by John Romita Jr. & Klaus Janson FC $1.99 AVENGERS 1999 Kurt Busiek & John Francis Moore/Leonardo Manco € THE SCOOP: Like THOR 1999, this double-sized Annual ties directly to the ongoing series as it answers the question: ³Why did the Avengers disband in the aftermath of Onslaught?² € THE STORY: Thor, Justice, Wonder Man, Iron Man, the Vision, Firestar, the Scarlet Witch and Captain America must battle a threat whose origin stems from the age of Onslaught ‹ in the form of marauding robots constructed of parts from Sentinels! It¹s a battle that brings to the forefront some troubling mysteries. After the Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes sacrificed themselves to defeat the threat of Onslaught, the team wasn¹t seen for a year. But why didn¹t the Black Widow assemble a new group after Captain America and company seemingly died? What role did Jarvis the butler play in this momentous decision? And why was the Avengers Mansion handed over to S.H.I.E.L.D.? The truth is revealed here! € THE CREATORS: Kurt Busiek, regular writer of the ongoing AVENGERS series, is aided in scripting duties by X-FORCE scribe John Francis Moore. The art and cover comes courtesy of the acclaimed Leonardo Manco. And after you see his wicked work in THUNDERBOLTS #26, you¹ll know that you¹re in for a terrific treat! € THE FORMAT: 48-page Annual. FC, 48pg $3.50 AVENGERS FOREVER #8 (OF 12) Kurt Busiek/Carlos Pacheco/Jesus Merino This is the issue you¹ve been waiting for! The time-lost Avengers, trapped in the extra- dimensional realm of Limbo, finally discover what Immortus¹ plan entails ‹ and what he¹s been doing since before his first appearance in the Marvel Universe! Featuring startling new revelations about the Vision, the Scarlet Witch and more! ³Marvel has a potential classic on its hands here... the pace of the story has also picked up without losing any of the wonderful character touches that are Busiek¹s trademark.² (Comics International) Cover by Carlos Pacheco & Jesus Merino FC (8 of 12) $2.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #278 The official magazine celebrating the phenom that is Doctor Who! Magazine, FC $6.40 IRON MAN #18 Kurt Busiek & Roger Stern/Sean Chen/Larry Stucker The fan mail has been clamoring for it, so... War Machine is back in the first part of a three-part saga! When Tony Stark goes to work for Sunset Bain, Iron Man heads into battle with War Machine ‹ who¹s new origin is revealed this issue! Guest-starring Jocasta! Cover by Sean Chen & Larry Stucker FC $1.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #19 Mark Waid/Andy Kubert/Jesse Delperdang It¹s Captain America vs. not one, but two unbeatable foes (psst... one of them is the Red Skull!) in a story that sets up events for June¹s upcoming X-MEN event! Following the world-shattering (and that¹s no exaggeration) events of issues #17 and #18, Cap faces his ultimate moment of redemption as he struggles to save the world of today and countless tomorrows! Cover by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang FC $1.99 THE HULK #4 John Byrne/Ron Garney/ Dan Green It¹s the most controversial Hulk story to date! As a familiar foe makes a dramatic return into Bruce Banner¹s life, The Hulk rages further and further out of control until he snaps past the breaking point and does something so horrific, so indefensible ‹ well, let¹s just say The Hulk¹s world will never be the same after this! ³The Hulk, one of Marvel¹s oldest concepts, gets a facelift and a relaunch in this new series that focuses on both the man and the monster, complete with a new setting and a new supporting cast... John Byrne, who¹s short lived stint on INCREDIBLE HULK years ago showed so much promise, is back.² (Comic Shop News) (Marvel Memo: THE HULK is currently spotlighted in a ³Special Event² site at www.marvel.com/hulk!) Cover by Ron Garney & Dan Green FC $1.99 THE INCREDIBLE HULK VS. SUPERMAN Roger Stern/Steve Rude/Al Milgrom € THE SCOOP: It¹s the first ever book-length battle that the fans demanded as the most powerful icons in all of comicdom in all-out war! € THE STORY: Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and children of all ages, DC and Marvel proudly bring to you an encounter for the ages and a main event of epic proportions! In this corner, wearing the torn purple pants, hailing from the gamma-bomb testing grounds of the American Southwest, comes the jade giant, the mean green machine, the menacing monstrosity men call the ever incredible Hulk! And in his opposite corner, clad in patriotic red and blue, hailing from the planet formerly known as Krypton, comes the Metropolis marvel who can change the course of mighty rivers, the magnificent Man of Steel known the world over as Superman! What could possibly set these two titans against each other in all-out mortal combat? That would be Lex Luthor, who thinks he¹s finally found the means of destroying his hated nemesis! So who will win this world rocking brawl for it all? Will the immovable object be destroyed by the irresistible force? Find out as Rick Jones, Lois Lane and Thunderbolt Ross run for cover! € THE CREATORS: Only an all-star tag team of pulse-pounding power could capture the grandeur of this stunning slugfest, so we tapped the terrific talents of Roger Stern and ³The Dude² himself, Steve Rude (who¹s doing his first ever full book work for Marvel)! € THE FORMAT: 48-page bookshelf one-shot. FC, 48pg $5.99 THE INCREDIBLE HULK VS. SUPERMAN SIGNED Signed by Steve Rude! Limited quantities available. (CAUT: 2) FC, 48pg SRP: $19.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CROSSOVER CLASSICS: THE MARVEL/DC COLLECTION Spider-Man and Superman! Batman and the Hulk! The X-Men and the New Teen Titans! In commemoration of THE INCREDIBLE HULK VS. SUPERMAN, this 320-page collection gathers together the first four historic crossover stories featuring the coolest characters from the Marvel and DC Universes! Featuring the talents of John Buscema, Gerry Conway, Walt Simonson, Joe Sinnott and more ‹ plus a cover by George Pérez! (STAR6350) SC, 7x10, 32opg, FC $24.95 ************************** THE ¹NAM TP Doug Murray/Michael Golden/Armando Gil & Pepe Moreno € THE SCOOP: Reprinting the first four issues of the acclaimed series THE ¹NAM, showcasing the amazing art of Michael Golden! € THE STORY: Be there as three greenhorn soldiers descend into the nightmare known as Viet Nam, the war that tore America asunder. Thousands of miles from the comforts of home and finding themselves strangers in a strange land, the young men struggle to survive as they are forced to confront everything from corruption within the troops to snipers in the trees. They came as boys, they will leave ‹ if they are lucky ‹ as men. If you crave real life drama, hard hitting action and heart wrenching emotion, enter THE ¹NAM. From Saving Private Ryan to The Thin Red Line to Stephen Ambrose¹s New York Times Bestseller Citizen Soldiers, the resurgence of interest in honest, intelligent and respectfully told stories of personal experience amidst war continues to flourish. Originally published ahead of its time, THE ¹NAM is now collected for readers ready to experience one of the most harrowing and defining moments of our country¹s history. € THE CREATORS: Writer Doug Murray and penciler Michael Golden craft this story with the authenticity that only comes from true experience. Inks are supplied by Armando Gil and Pepe Moreno, who also supplies the all-new digitally painted cover. € THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $14.95 THUNDERBOLTS #28 Kurt Busiek/Mark Bagley/Scott Hanna With Archangel flying to their side, the Thunderbolts battle Graviton! They couldn¹t beat him before, so what makes them think they have a chance now? Will the aid of Archangel turn the tide ‹ or will the master of gravity pull the high flier from the sky?! ³Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley have put two years worth of effort into making THUNDERBOLTS one of the most consistently entertaining titles.² (Comic Shop News) Cover by Mark Bagley & Scott Hanna. FC $1.99 AVENGERS #18 Jerry Ordway/Jerry Ordway/Al Gordon Guest writer/artist Jerry Ordway concludes his thrilling three-parter ‹ and sets things in motion for the return of Kurt Busiek and George Pérez! Stranded on the world known as Polemachus, the Wrecking Crew threaten the planet¹s entire population by sucking power from its life-sustaining energy ring ‹ as well as from the Avenger called Photon! There¹s one slim chance to save the day ‹ but to implement it, the Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes will first have to rescue the Imperion named Arkon! Cover by Jerry Ordway FC $1.99 AVENGERS VISIONARIES: GEORGE PÉREZ TP Various/George Pérez € THE SCOOP: His awesome art on the current AVENGERS run have catapulted George Pérez into the current crop of Top Ten artists; now feast your eyes on the classic work that made him a legend! € THE STORY: Join the Avengers as they battle Nuklo and the Living Laser, are attacked by Ant-Man and Ultron, triumph over the Taskmaster and square off against the Squadron Sinister! Plus, in a tale all his own, Jarvis cleans house! Reprinting AVENGERS #161, 162, 194, 195, 196, 201 as well as AVENGERS ANNUALS #6 and 8! € THE CREATORS: The art is pure Pérez. The stories are written by Gerry Conway, Jim Shooter, David Michelinie and Roger Slifer. € THE FORMAT: This 176-page trade paperback feaures a glorious new cover by ³Gentleman² George! Ya-hoo! SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $16.95 DEADPOOL #30 Joe Kelly/Pete Woods/Walden Wong When more secrets are revealed about the mysterious Mercedes, our charming anti-hero smells the stinky hand of T-Ray involved ‹ so you know what time it is? Time for an all- out assault on that annoying albino¹s home base! And where this deadly trail leads is the last place that DEADPOOL fans ever expected! Yep, we¹re one step closer to the true origin of Wade Wilson! DEADPOOL still lives ‹ and you can keep Wade¹s heart pumpin¹ by voting online at www.marvel.com/savedeadpool! Cover by Pete Woods & Walden Wong FC $1.99 EARTH X #4 (OF 12) Jim Krueger/John Paul Leon/Bill Reinhold The mystery of Earth X deepens as we witness the first appearance of the all-new Hulk and the Sorceress Supreme! Reed Richards¹ horrific discoveries lead him to confront Black Panther and the Beast in Wakanda ‹ where the Ani-Men have just been born! Meanwhile, Captain America is betrayed into the hands of the Skull! And remember, the painted cover by Alex Ross is part five of the 14-piece interconnecting portrait of the mind-boggling Earth X Universe! ³The Ross reputation will make this book irresistible for legions of fans... (and) has inspired artists John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold to create some of their best work ever.² (Comic Shop News) (Marvel Memo: EARTH X is currently being spotlighted by a ³Special Event² site at www.marvel.com/earthx!) Painted cover by Alex Ross. FC $2.99 NOVA #3 Erik Larsen/Joe Bennett/Armando Durruthy It¹s another day in the life of your average superhero as Nova zooms in to stop a string of robberies. Piece of cake, right? Well, it¹s not so easy when the crimes are being committed by... Captain America and the Hulk?! Prepare yourself for massive destruction as the Human Rocket tries to set things right ‹ and almost wrecks New York City in the process! And if that¹s not bad enough, Rich Rider¹s ex-girlfriend troubles continue as Namorita keeps her distance and Ginger Jaye lays on the guilt! Want a pedal to the metal, straight forward (with plenty of swerves), fun super hero book? This is it! Cover by Erik Larsen FC $1.99 Spider-Man SPIDER-MAN: CHAPTER 1 #9 (OF 12) John Byrne It¹s a modern look at the first meeting between Spider-Man and Daredevil! Ringmaster and the Circus of Crime comes to the Big Apple ‹ and the main attraction in the center ring is Spidey vs. DD! And with all of these circus animals running wild, how does Kraven the hunter fit into the festivities? FC $2.50 SPIDER-WOMAN #1 John Byrne/Bart Sears/Ray Krssyng & Randy Elliot € THE SCOOP: Straight from the pages of the AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (numbers 5 and 6, to be precise) leaps the fabulous first issue of the new Spider-Woman¹s ongoing series! € THE STORY: In the teen angst and action tradition of Buffy The Vampire Slayer comes an arachnid offshoot unlike any other! A spidery villainess has been prowling the pages of the web-slinger¹s modern books, tracking down Jessica Drew (the original Spider- Woman), Julia Carpenter (Spider-Woman II) and Madame Web ‹ now a mysterious young woman is next on her hit list! With her life on the line, can she seize the day and become a hero in her own right? And what does the vile ceremony known as the Gathering of the Five have to do with the unexpected outcome? With appearances by the supporting cast and villains of the web-spinner¹s two monthly titles, if you like AMAZING SPIDER- MAN and PETER-PARKER: SPIDER-MAN, you¹ll love SPIDER-WOMAN! € THE CREATORS: Written by John Byrne, the man who created this new superstar in the pages of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN. Penciled by Bart Sears, fresh from illustrating PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #4 and #5. € THE FORMAT: 48-page debut issue. € THE SUPPORT: In addition to house and industry advertisements and coverage in publications such as Comic Shop News, Newsarama and Wizard, SPIDER-WOMAN will be spotlighted in a ³Special Event² site at www.marvel.com/spider-woman! FC $2.99 SPIDER-WOMAN #1 SIGNED Signed by Bart Sears! Limited quantities available. (CAUT: 2) FC SRP: $19.99 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #7 Howard Mackie/John Byrne/Scott Hanna REALITY BENT: A PERFECT WORLD‹It¹s Spider-Man meets The Twilight Zone in this twisted tale of fractured fate! Flash Thompson: the crime fighting partner of Spider- Man?! The late Captain George Stacy: back on the police force?! His deceased daughter Gwen (and Peter Parker¹s first true love): alive ‹ and best friends with party girl Mary Jane?! It¹s somebody¹s version of a perfect world, but whose?! And just where is Peter ‹ and what has he become?! Concluded in PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #7! Cover by John Byrne. FC $1.99 SPIDER-MAN: THE MANGA #36 Ryoichi Ikegami At press time, no information was available. b&w $2.99 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #7 Howard Mackie/John Romita Jr./Scott Hanna REALITY BENT: A PERFECT WORLD‹Continuing the intriguing adventure from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #7! Flash Thompson has begun to suspect that Ben Parker shouldn¹t be answering the door when he goes to visit the paraplegic Peter Parker. And he gets bad vibes when he sees Norman Osborn and Gwen Stacy act all cozy with each other. But Flash is having such a great time being Spider-Man¹s sidekick that he doesn¹t want to rock the boat. What in the name of Rod Serling is going on here?! Cover by John Romita Jr. FC $1.99 SPIDER-WOMAN #1 MARVEL AUTHENTIX HAND-DRAWN SKETCH EDITION Bart Sears will create original sketches on 700 covers of this unique version of SPIDER- WOMAN #1! From raw pencils, to inks, to letters to full colors, you can now see how a Marvel comic is produced! Each issue will be autographed by Sears, hand numbered, bagged, boarded and come with a certificate of authenticity. Because quantities are limited, Marvel will use a lottery allocation program to distribute the book no later than 6/16/99. Customers cannot preorder this item with their retailer. FC PI SPIDER-WOMAN #1 MARVEL AUTHENTIX PRINTED SKETCH EDITION This Marvel Authentix edition of SPIDER-WOMAN #1 features a printed sketch on the cover by Bart Sears! This version contains the same interiors of the HAND DRAWN EDITION as well as an area on the cover for you to to out and get Sears to sign or draw on! Every edition will be bagged, boarded, numbered, and will come with a certificate of authenticity. Because only 7,500 copies will be produced, orders will be allocated. FC PI SLINGERS #8 Joseph Harris/Chriscross/Rob Stull Will Hornet be mutated into a sewer freak by The Griz?! It certainly looks that way ‹ unless Ricochet and Dusk can ignore the stench and save their bud! Plus: Prodigy persues the secret source of his powers! Cover by Chrisscross & Rob Stull FC $1.99 SPIDER-MAN: THE MANGA #37 Ryoichi Ikegami At press time, no information was available. b&w $2.99 WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #7 Joe Kelly/Bart Sears/Mark Pennington € THE SCOOP: The top knotch team of Joe Kelly and Bart Sears kick off a new three-part story arc that delivers a fascinating look at the twisted life of comicdom¹s favorite teen hero! € THE STORY: It¹s the closing days of Peter Parker¹s tortured high school life and the Midtown High gang prepares for ‹ drumroll, please ‹ the senior prom! In the tradition of The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles, we present a devastating tour through the incendiary social structure of Midtown High ‹ which reaches flashpoint on Prom Night! And just so you know it¹s still a Spider-Man adventure, we¹ll throw in one element that Molly Ringwald never had to face: the sinister Sandman! If you like your Spidey rich in action and humor while garnished with equal doses of drama and pathos, this is the series for you! € THE CREATORS: Known for his keen insights wrapped in barbed humor, Wizard Top Ten writer Joe Kelly (DEADPOOL) unites with the trmendously talented penciler Bart Sears (SPIDER-WOMAN). FC $2.50 X-Men CABLE #69 Joe Casey/Ladronn/Juan Vlasco After the cataclysmic events of ³Sign of the End Times,² Cable is presumed dead. With Apocalypse¹s hideous scheme just begun, Blaquesmith reaches out to the one man left alive who has the most experience with the world¹s first mutant: the X-Man known as Archangel! Plus: Who is Madame Sanctity ‹ and what does she know of The Twelve?! Cover by Ladronn & Juan Vlasco FC $1.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #370 Alan Davis/Adam Kubert/Tim Townsend The X-Men have returned to their own dimension, but they¹ve got a few problems on their hands. It seems they¹ve been deposited someplace that only resembles Earth ‹ several years in the past! Now, not only do they have to survive a showdown with half of the super heroes and villains of the Marvel Universe, but they must also choose whether or not to interfere with an event of cosmic proportions! Continued in X-MEN #90! Cover by Adam Kubert & Tim Townsend FC $1.99 X-MEN: THE MANGA #31 Yukikaze Amagi At press time, no information was available. b&w $2.99 GENERATION X #53 Jay Faerber/Terry Dodson/Rachel Dodson The villainous new team known as the Rising Sons strike as the mercenary called Paladin guest-stars! When a wounded Paladin shows up at the Academy¹s doorstep, Adrienne Frost takes control, sending him and the kids of Generation X on a secret mission to Madripoor to retrieve an ancient ‹ and possibly mystical ‹ sword. But where these young mutants go, trouble follows, and it isn¹t long before they confront a new team of super-powered teens who answer by the name of the Rising Sons! And it seems that this evil ensamble has a mission of their own: retrieve the sword themselves ‹ and kill anyone who gets in their way! Cover by Terry & Rachel Dodson. FC $1.99 MAGNETO REX #3 (OF 3) Joe Pruett/Brandon Peterson/Matt Banning It¹s the Master of Magnetism vs. all his foes to determine the future of the human/mutant conflict! He controlled the Brotherhood, but can Magneto rule an entire nation? Rogue has come to Genosha to sway her former paramour from his path of darkness ‹ while Quicksilver has come to destroy everything his father has built! Will Genosha be Magneto¹s first step towards total dominaiton of the planet ‹ or his ultimate downfall?! Cover by Brandon Peterson & Matt Banning. FC $2.50 MUTANT X #10 Howard Mackie/Cary Nord/Andrew Pepoy The X-Men vs. The Six ‹ it¹s a stalemate on a twisted world! The Goblin Queen may have The Six in her thrall, but Havok has some allies of his own. They¹re the X-Men, but they aren¹t Xavier¹s students! This team of mutants are under the leadership of Magneto ‹ and the Master of Magnetism does not like to lose! ³X-Men continuity freaks¹ll love this book... For a brand-new launch, it¹s already blasted into the top 20. Howard Mackie, who also writes the Spidey books, has fans talking.² (Wizard) Cover by Cary Nord & Andrew Pepoy. FC $1.99 X-MAN #53 Terry Kavanagh/TBD STRANGE RELATIONS: Part 1‹Guest-starring the X-Men¹s Cyclops and Phoenix! After the startling events of last issue, Nate finds himself face-to-face with his ³parents,² Jean Grey and Scott Summers! How will the X-Man react now that he¹s lost everyone close to him?! And why is Nate the only telepath who hasn¹t recovered from the effects of the Psi-War?! FC $1.99 X-MEN #90 Alan Davis/Alan Davis/Mark Farmer Continued from UNCANNY X-MEN #370 ‹ the star-spanning, time-tossed conclusion! While Magneto plots his ascension in present-day Genosha, the X-Men are trapped years in the past and far from home! Forced to decide the fate of the entire world, they are now faced with a choice that could alter the history of Earth ‹ and, more specifically, change the tragic consequences of the Magneto War! Cover by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer. FC $1.99 X-MEN: THE MANGA #32 Yukikaze Amagi At press time, no information was available. b&w $2.99 GAMBIT #6 Fabian Nicieza/Steve Skroce/Rob Hunter Who is... the Pig?! The mysterious underworld figure known only as the Pig has a grudge against Gambit and a homicidal mad-on for the Thieves Guild. So what tragic event in Gambit¹s past was this foul foe responsible for? And can Remy LeBeau confront his deepest fears ‹ and some of his worst memories ‹ to defeat the Pig and save his family? FC $1.99 WOLVERINE #140 Erik Larsen/Leinil Francis Yu Springing directly from the events of X-MEN #90! The X-Men have returned from the backroads of time and space ‹ but something is very, very wrong with the world they¹ve come back to. Now, while the team deals with an increasingly paranoid Charles Xavier, the duo of Wolverine and Nightcrawler battle a foe they never thought they¹d see again! Cover by Leinil Francis Yu FC $1.99 X-FORCE #92 John Francis Moore/TBD What is the frightening fate of Domino? A mystery man knows, and he wants to save her. So why does he kidnap her?! Plus: Cable left Cannonball a warning of the future ‹ too bad the computer disc it¹s saved on is trashed! Cover by Leinil Francis Yu. FC $1.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #94 EXCLUSIVES: Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace #1/2 comic book offer from Dark Horse Comics! This issue presents four separate stories, each focusing on a different character from the next movie in the Star Wars saga. The characters featured are Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Queen Amidala. Each storyline will feature its own creative team. Look for work from Tim Truman, Mark Schultz, P. Craig Russell and a painted cover by Tim Bradstreet! FREE AUSTIN POWERS COMIC BOOK! YEAH BABY! The first official Austin Powers comic book will feature the talents of the groovy Mark Waid, the shagadelic Amanda Conner and swingin¹ Jimmy Palmiotti! This SUPER collector¹s item will feature a cover by international man of mystery J. Scott Campbell! Wizard: The Comics Magazine #94 proudly presents comics most beautiful femme fatales Lady Death, Vampirella and Witchblade drawn together by the phenomenal Adam Hughes. This month Hughes draws an extra special edition of ³Basic Training² that focuses on how to draw sexy women in comics. Our alternate cover features Mike Myers as Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery. Just in time for the new movie, we present the first- ever Austin Powers comic book! As we¹re only 6 months away from the new millennium, Wizard #94 will feature a massive look at how 1999 Rocks the Comic World. We reveal how publishers are going all-out to end the century with a bang‹DC revamps Batman¹s world with ³No Man¹s Land,² Marvel finally resolves its major X-Men plots, Todd McFarlane launches a new Spawn title in current continuity, Chaos! Comics blows up its entire universe and more! Take a photo-tour of filmmaker-turned-comic writer Kevin Smith¹s new comic book store in New Jersey. Then meet the most dangerous man in comics, the one-and-only Hart Fisher of Boneyard Press in an exclusive Wizard Q&A. You already know about our columns, departments and up-to-date price guides on comics and related entertainment! Reserve your copy NOW of the ultimate summer spectacular, Wizard #94! CONTESTS: WIN an trip to the biggest, most exciting multi-media comic convention event of the year‹ Wizard World Chicago ¹99! Get a chance to meet all of the special guests including Kevin Smith, George Pérez, Joe Quesada, Andy Kubert, Kurt Busiek, Alex Ross, Marc Silvestri, Terry Moore, Michael Turner and much, much more! WIN original Dawn sketch by Joseph Michael Linsner in our art contest! Free Premiums for Retailers: Receive a copy of the Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace #1/2 VARIANT EDITION, for every 25 copies of Wizard #94 ordered. (Caution: This incentive is not subject to a 90-day cancellations/returns policy.) Magazine (Lady Death/Vampi/Witchblade cover by Adam Hughes) $4.99 Magazine (Austin Powers photo cover) $4.99 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #23 EXCLUSIVE limited edition Star Wars Asteroid-Damaged Millennium Falcon from Galoob¹s Star Wars Action Fleet! ToyFare: The Toy Magazine #23 is our super summer movie spectacular issue with the hottest toy-friendly films of the year‹³Star Wars: Episode 1‹The Phantom Menace² and ³Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.² See Star Wars through the ages as we examine the phenomenon from the very beginning in 1977, to the dead time after ³Return of the Jedi,² to the re-releases and Special Editions, to the massive, secretive preparations for ³The Phantom Menace.² Then investigate how the overwhelming Star Wars explosion will revitalize the entire toy industry by bringing millions of consumers and dollars to toy stores of all shapes and sizes. There¹s more Star Wars stuff as well, but we¹re unable to tell you yet. Look for the awesome Star Wars cover to ToyFare #23 or check out our groovy Austin Powers cover! Yeah baby! Austin Powers is back. Check out the swingin¹ new figures from McFarlane Toys and find out the Top 10 Action Figures that Austin Powers Wants to Shag. Plus, the cast of ³Twisted Mego Theatre² presents their own hysterical summer special episode to cash in all the summer toy excitement. Don¹t dare miss it. ToyFare has the most complete full-color action figure price guide (with all of the hottest new and classic Star Wars toy prices), toy news and updates along with all-new Star Wars toy info. It doesn¹t matter if you¹re a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can¹t afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine. EXCLUSIVES & CONTESTS: EXCLUSIVE limited edition Star Wars Asteroid-Damaged Millennium Falcon from Galoob¹s Star Wars Action Fleet! WIN cases of all-new Star Wars: Episode 1‹The Phantom Menace toys from Entertainment Earth! WIN a set of ALL of the 1999 exclusive HasbroCollectors.com toys from Hasbro! Free Premiums for Retailers: Receive one EXCLUSIVE limited edition Star Wars Action Fleet Luke¹s X-Wing Fighter from Dagobah Swamp from ³The Empire Strikes Back² for every 25 copies of ToyFare #23 ordered. (Caution: This incentive is not subject to a 90-day cancellations/returns policy.) Magazine (Star Wars cover) (Note Price) $3.99 Magazine (Austin Powers cover) (Note Price) $3.99 INQUEST GAMER #50 Hail the spectacular 50th issue of InQuest Gamer! We have two brilliant painted gatefold covers this month by Larry Elmore. The first features the all time greatest heroes of fantasy‹Elric of Melniboné, Conan of Cimmeria, Gandalf from Lord of the Rings, King Arthur of Camelot, Robin Hood and Drizzt Do¹Urden. The second features the most malevolent villains‹Nosferatu, Golem from Lord of the Rings, Dakkon Blackblade, Lolth, Lord Soth and Raistlin. You think you know how to play Magic: The Gathering ? HA! Watch the battle of a lifetime as InQuest Gamer editor Jeff Hannes with his super decks takes on the rest of our staff and the world. Welcome one and all to the IQ Theatre: Magic Talent Show featuring Magic cards and creatures in an all-new adventure as the gang auditions to make it into the Seventh Edition of Magic: The Gathering. Plus, meet the ultimate Roleplaying Dream Team that can master any dungeon as we pick the best in each character class (fighter, wizard, cleric and thief). We¹ll also provide Advanced Dungeons & Dragoons statistics so you can take these champions into your next campaign. With Star Wars mania at an all-time high, InQuest Gamer #50 will also present a look at the future of the ongoing Star Wars saga, beyond ³Return of the Jedi.² We¹ll talk to the game designers at Decipher about possible new products based on the various new storylines approved by Lucasfilm. Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the truth you need as we provide the most complete news and previews on all of the latest CCG strategy guides, roleplaying adventure modules, and resources to put you at the top of your game. Plus, the only independent monthly Magic price guide that you can trust! EXCLUSIVES & CONTESTS: FREE Magic: The Gathering Urza¹s Destiny Preview card from Wizards of the Coast! Get the jump on everyone with this all-new card which will only appear in InQuest Gamer! WIN ALL of the Magic CCG cards ever printed! WOW, thats worth over $5000! FREE Advanced Dungeons & Dragons adventure module. This module is an all-new prequel to the classic ³Keep on the Borderlands² roleplaying adventure. Get this ONLY in InQuest Gamer! FREE Rare Doomtown Card from Five Rings Publishing and its Pinebox Edition! Get this ONLY in InQuest Gamer! WIN a full computer system to play Everquest, the hot new online game from Redeye Interactive! Magazine (Heroes of Fantasy gatefold by Larry Elmore) $4.99 Magazine (Villains of Fantasy gatefold by Larry Elmore) $4.99 WIZARD X-MEN SUPER SPECIAL FREE DEATHLOK #0 MARVEL COMIC BOOK! As Marvel Comics prepares to expand their X-Men comic book line with three new ³Tech² titles, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the Wizard X-Men Super Special. Get everything you need to know about the latest X-Men adventures and storylines as we talk to editor Mark Powers and all of the creators that are working on the current and upcoming X-books, like the new ³Tech² line, X-Men: First Year and others. Meet artist/writer Alan Davis in an exclusive Wizard Q&A. Other creators like Brandon Peterson, Chris Claremont, Joe Casey, Rick Leonardi, Fabian Nicieza offer info, art and clues on some of the shocking surprises that the X-Men will face this year including disputes, departures and more. Preview X-Men: True Friends a three issue limited series starring Kitty Pryde and Phoenix along with the premiere issue of the next Contest of Champions. We¹ll also examine and evaluate which members of the X-Men are deserving of their own comic book titles. From a complete guide to all of the current X-Men comic book titles (X-Men, Gambit, Wolverine, X- Factor, X-Force, Cable, Generation X, Mutant X, Deadpool and X-Man), to profiles on the pivotal characters, to an update on the long awaited major motion picture directed by Bryan Singer (³The Usual Suspects² and ³Apt Pupil²) this uncanny Wizard special will have it all. Look for Wolverine and Magneto drawn by Brandon Peterson on the cover to the Wizard X-Men Super Special‹reserve your copy now! EXCLUSIVES & CONTESTS: € FREE Deathlock #0 Marvel comic book! Exploding from the pages of the X-Men, this all-new prelude to the Marvel Tech line of comics will feature Deathlok, Magus and X-51 the Machine Man from Earth X! € FREE Map of the X-Men Manision pull-out centerspread with the complete layout of all the different facilities and the Danger Room! Magazine $3.99 WIZARD ALEX ROSS MILLENNIUM EDITION LIMITED DELUXE HARDCOVER FREE LIMITED FOIL EDITION OF ALEX ROSS¹ FIRST MARVEL COMIC BOOK‹OPEN SPACE #0! Wizard Entertainment proudly presents the Wizard Alex Ross Millennium Edition Limited Deluxe Hardcover. This expanded 120-page hardcover book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of Ross¹ paintings. Meet Ross in an exclusive in-depth interview. Learn about his influences, his early days as an unknown artist and how he first started to get work in the comic book industry. Then follow his career to its brilliant heights. Preview the Earth X mega-saga for Marvel and find out what Ross wants to do next. Behold some of his unpublished works and see him at work on new material. Spend a day with Ross, visit his studio and watch him relate what goes on. Discover the secrets hidden in the painted pages of Marvels, Kingdom Come, Uncle Sam and in the cover to the Crisis on Infinite Earths hardcover edition. Plus, get a complete checklist of every piece of Alex Ross art ever published, including hard-to-find items like promotional posters, holiday cards and convention program covers. Top it all off with an amazing, all-new, Alex Ross-painted crossover cover featuring theKingdom Come Superman with the Earth X Captain America and you have the ultimate Alex Ross event that only Wizard could publish! EXCLUSIVES: This limited edition hardcover will contain an additional 16 pages that did not appear in the softcover edition! These pages will include a full-size gallery that will feature alex ross¹ favorite works. FREE LIMITED FOIL EDITION OF ALEX ROSS¹ FIRST MARVEL COMIC BOOK‹ OPEN SPACE #0! Before Marvels, Ross did this special story just for Marvel that was never published. Get the limited version only with this hardcover edition! HC, 120 pgs. (Note Price) $24.99 WIZARD AUTHENTIC SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONS ASH #1/2 SIGNED This exclusive Wizard #1/2 limited comic book features an explosive brand-new, two-part story by James Robinson, Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn with art by Joe Quesada, Humberto Ramos and Jimmy Palmiotti! Now you can own a Wizard Authentic edition signed by Ash artist and co-creator Jimmy Palmiotti! (CAUT: 2) Signed $14.95 AWESOME HOLIDAY SPECIAL SIGNED Inside our exclusive Gold Foil Cover you'll find holiday excitement and action from the Awesome Crew! Included in this special issue: The Fighting American by Rob Liefeld and Jeph Loeb, Youngblood from Alan Moore and Steve Skroce and when you flip the book over -- Kaboom from Jeph Loeb and Jeff Matsuda. Plus, this issue is signed by Steve Skroce! (CAUT: 2) Signed $14.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 SIGNED Get a special Wizard Authentic version of the limited cover edition of Captain America #1 signed by artist Rob Liefeld! Heroes Reborn has become a piece of comic's history, so grab your piece with this ultimate Heroes Reborn collectible! Comes with a certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) Signed $19.95 COVEN #2 GOLD EDITION SIGNED Get a super-rare gold variant cover of Awesome Comics' critically acclaimed The Coven #2 signed by artist Ian Churchill! (CAUT: 2) Signed $14.95 STAR WARS: FALL OF THE SITH #1 SIGNED Using the power of the force, the Sith Empire has rallied its dark forces. Their goal: the extermination of the Republic and the Jedis in an all-out battle set five thousand years before the birth of Luke Skywalker. This exclusive edition is signed by writer Kevin J. Anderson! (CAUT: 2) Signed $19.95 STONE #1 VARIANT COVER SIGNED Avalon Studios' epic tale of horror and fantasy is now available in a variant first issue with a signature by writer Brian Haberlin. (CAUT: 2) Signed $19.95 WIZARD AUTHENTIC SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONS SUPREME #41 VARIANT SIGNED Supreme visits the Supremacy and meets a thousand Supremes from across space and time. This first Alan Moore story is the first issue of what many considered to be the finest run on Supreme! This exclusive variant of Supreme #41 is signed by legendary comic writer Alan Moore! (CAUT: 2) Signed $14.95 SYNCH FIGURE SIGNED From the pages of Generation X comes the mutant, Synch in fully articulated action figure form. This Wizard Authentic edition is signed by Generation X artist, Chris Bachalo! (CAUT: 2) Signed $24.95 TRANSPORTING TASHA YAR FIGURE SIGNED Tasha Yar may be dead and gone, but now YOU can beam her back to your shelf where she belongs in a new toy from the popular Star Trek Transporter Figures Series. Transporting Tasha Yar is a hobby shop exclusive and each Wizard Authentic edition comes signed by ToyFare founder and publisher Gareb Shamus! (CAUT: 2) Signed $24.95 COMICS SECTION A SILENT COMICS ARSENIC LULLABY MAY Œ99 This is a perfect issue for fans of dark humor to get on board. Two men beat a midget with a tire iron. A witch doctor discovers new forms of revenge using zombie fetuses. A census agent abuses a baby and frames the father. You¹ll either laugh or spend the rest of the day looking over your shoulder! b&w, 24pg $2.50 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM CEREBUS #242 GOING HOME: Part 11 (of 34)‹Jaka finishes off the whole carafe of white wine waiting for Cerebus to come back from apologizing to F. Stop Kennedy for his cocktail hour ³faux pas.² Jaka has a word with Kennedy the next day. The countdown to issue 300 (March 2004) continues: T-minus 58 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOL. 7 FLIGHT TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and though-provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent b&w comic being published today! (STAR00543) TP, b&w $17.00 ****************************** ABACULUS PSYENCE FICTION #2 by Abnett & Hoskin, Richardson & Morris Writer Dan Abnett (Resurrection Man) scripts a story delving into Psyence agent Mark Blood's origins, as his teenage assistant finds herself trapped in a nest of Vampires. Meanwhile, agents Rice and Bianca learn the secrets of Hell's train system, tackling demons every step of the way. This issue features the first appearance of two major Psyence Fiction villains. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $2.95 ABC STUDIOS DOUBLE IMPACT ³THE MAGAZINE² #1 by Ricky Carralero & Armando Huerta Forty pages of your sexy special agents China and Jazz. Each page is a masterpiece drawn by Ricky Carralero and Armando Huerta with a larger page format to just blow you away. Every issue will feature a live photo shoot with actual models in full gear with huge guns specially created for the girls and the smallest outfits allowed to be showed off. Plus articles with company updates, photos of shows, signings, and more. Also available in a Jazz Nude Photo cover or a Platinum Nude cover. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: The Nude covers are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 40pg $5.95 JAZZ NUDE‹b&w, 40pg $7.95 PLATINUM NUDE‹b&w, 40pg $7.95 DOUBLE IMPACT ³SUICIDE RUN² COLLECTED by Ricky Carralero & Armando Huerta Now is your chance to get a hold of the collected edition of the popular Suicide Run mini- series. Agents China and Jazz go on a rescue mission to save agent Daisy Dukes from the clutches of mistress Barrona and her group of hellions. In a blink of an eye the tables are turned on China and Jazz in a double cross, what happened? Also available in a Gold Foil edition and a Manga Nude edition. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: The Manga Nude edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 32pg $3.00 GOLD FOIL‹b&w, 32pg $10.00 MANGA NUDE‹b&w, 32pg $8.00 BABEWATCH PIN-UP GIRLS OF Œ99 #1 by Armando Huerta & Various Babewatch is a collection of unpublished pin-up art by Armando Huerta and many other upcoming talent in the industry today. This 24-page gallery is a gorgeous array of sexy pin- up art that will be mind blowing. Also available in a Nude Photo cover. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: The Nude Photo cover is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w, 24pg $3.00 NUDE‹b&w, 24pg $8.00 DI2000 SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Ricky Carralero Hot new artist Jose Varese takes Double Impact to an all-new extreme along with every page in full intense detail. Back in the early quarter of the year 1999 with the capture of the infamous Double Impact, Dr. Pyro¹s current associates come up with the idea that if they were able to collect the memories and experiences of these two killing machines that had eluded many a foe for all the years they were in active duty, then they could duplicate their minds into state-of-the-art killing machines developed by Nexus. Now in the present, these events are just about to transpire. Also available in a Red Leather Gold Foil edition. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 24pg $3.00 RED LEATHER GOLD FOIL‹b&w, 24pg $15.00 ARMANDO HUERTA PORTFOLIO SERIES ONE The first of five full-color portfolios created by the master of erotic art, Armando Huerta. A true collectors edition‹and each portfolio features five gorgeous prints. Printed on high gloss cardstock. MATURE AUDIENCES Portfolio, 11x17, FC $24.95 NIKKI BLADE RESIN KIT #2 She is the instrument of death created by Ricky Carralero and sculpted by Marcus DeLeo. If you thought the first edition was amazing, wait until you catch a glimpse at this new improved next series of kits! 1:6 scale resin kit. Kit $130.00 ABDO ENTERTAINMENT JOHN & CORI #2 by Marc Fleury & Giorgio Giunta Genetically engineered to prevent thermal viscosity breakdown! In this issue: Can John & Cori beat the H.Y.P.E.R.B.R.A.T.S. to the South Pole? Will John's dislocated jaw prevent him from entering the gum-chewing competition? What do you do with a drunken chicken early in the morning? Find out! (Self-contained stories, as always.) b&w, 32pg $2.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOKMARK Here¹s something you¹ve never seen before‹an official Strangers in Paradise Bookmark! Measuring 1.5² x 6², this full-color glossy bookmark features a beautiful illustration of the SIP girls reading their favorite book. Perfect for marking your place in one of the many SIP books available or as a gift for that special friend. Bookmark $1.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOL. 5 IMMORTAL ENEMIES TP by Terry Moore Strangers in Paradise is the entertaining and poignant look at the relationship of two young women and the twists and turns that life throws at them. (STAR07715) MATURE READERS TP, 7x10, 88-168pg, b&w $14.95 ****************************** AC COMICS FEMFORCE SPECIAL: RAYDA ‹ THE CYBERIAN CONNECTION #3 by Frankovich Jr., Roberts, & Heike In the conclusion of this sensational, 3-issue Femforce comeback, Rayda and the Femforce face off for the final round versus the Russian she-devil known as Cyberia. At last they learn the shocking true identity of the longtime adversary who sponsors the former Soviet enforcer. More surprises abound ‹ the destruction of the new Femforce headquarters; the revelation that former Femforce liason General Gordon was really a mole for a foreign adversary‹and guest stars like Colt and Dawn Hunter. Plus, additional pages featuring pinups and other surprises! Painted cover by Brad Gorby. b&w, 36pg (3 of 3) $3.95 GOLDEN AGE MEN OF MYSTERY #14 The spotlight falls on Fawcett Comics this issue, as G.A.M.O.M. reprints five of Fawcett's finest features. Cover star "Commando Yank" leads off in a big, 12-page action thriller, followed up by 16 pages of "Minute Man" by Phil Bard, drawn in his best pseudo- Kirby style. "Bulletman" rings in next, by master brushman Bill Ward, followed by the mysterious magic of "Ibis the Invincible," and "The Golden Arrow" by Reuben Moreria. Also, we have the return of the fan-favorite "Collector's Corner" feature. b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #4 New, larger format with more stories! AC's hit of 1998 is back, in a new format... larger pages that allow room for more great vintage Western action ‹ and a new star ‹ the greatest movie cowboy of them all: Roy Rogers! See Roy romp in a great action tale drawn by John Buscema. Then it's great Magazine Enterprises features like "The Durango Kid" by Fred Guardineer, "Haunted Horseman" by Dick Ayers, and "Redmask" by Frank Bolle ‹ with a special bonus "Pistol Packing Patty," also by Bolle. Most exciting of all may be this issue's special cover, and the "Story Behind the Cover," where for the first time anywhere, Western greats Roy Rogers, The Durango Kid, and Redmask appear in action together!! On the inside, a scintillating short story written by Bill Black and illustrated by the great Dick Ayers. No true cowboy fan could possibly miss this issue! b&w, 44pg $5.95 FICTION HOUSE FUN PACK During comic's Golden Age, Fiction House Publications was renowned for its gorgeous babes and outrageous action. Here's a chance to sample well over 100 pages of FH's best in this bagged set of great authorized reprint packages. See the beautiful, raven-haired "Senorita Rio" in five great vintage tales drawn by Nick Viscardi, Bob Lubbers, and Jerry Grandenetti. Plus, a bonus contemporary story by Gorby and Black. Then it's two-fisted "Captain Wings," with a bevy of beauteous female friends, foes, and supporting players, all rendered by the great Bob Lubbers. All this plus historical text on both features by Bill Black. Includes one copy each of Rio Rita TPB, Captain Wings compact comics #1 and #2, bagged together as a set. Fun Pack $14.75 ACCLAIM COMICS DEADSIDE #4 by Paul Jenkins & Ashley Wood Straight from the pages of Shadowman! Nasty narrator "Guts" guides you on this final journey into the fiery depths of Acclaim's afterlife realm ... to discover the horrifying truth of Deadside! This is pure evil, dished up Acclaim style! With a captivating story by Paul Jenkins and disturbing (yet beautiful) painted artwork by Ashley Wood, Deadside is a must have for any fan of the weird or wicked. A perfect lead in to this spring's Shadowman video game from Acclaim! FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.50 ACG A COP CALLED TRACY #5 America¹s favorite detective is back again. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DICK TRACY CRIMEBUSTER #4 by Max Allan Collins & Dick Locher Dick Tracy¹s crime squad unites against the revived Nazi criminal Pruneface. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DOOMSDAY +1 #7 Spectacular final issue of the series. With a Neal Adams cover, this issue marks a new direction for the Doomsday Team. New costume designs make this series more into a superhero group making this John Byrne¹s first! b&w, 32pg $2.95 JOHNNY COMET #2 Second hard-driving issue. Spins, turns, even a crash or two are found in this second hard- driving issue of this unique strip about race car driving in the fifties drawn by America¹s favorite ³Fantasy Artist² Frank Frazetta. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONELY WAR OF WILLIE SCHULTZ #1 by Willie Franz & Sam Glanzman A tank commander is falsely accused of killing his Superior officer and condemned to death. By a twist of fate, he finds himself escaping his sentence and joining a Panzer Squad until he can sort things out. By far one of the best W.W. II series produced in the sixties. b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW ADVENTURE OF TERRY & THE PIRATES #5 More power, more weapons, and the quest for the ultimate technology bring Terry and Ryan up against ultimately everyone! b&w, 32pg $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink SKELETON KEY VOLUME 2 #2 by Andi Watson Andi Watson¹s Skeleton Key returns for a brand new four-issue mini-series. This month, Kitty's new found yearning for independence leads her to quit school and enter the difficult world of work. Her decision to throw a house-warming party means she'll also have to decorate her home and tackle the garden! Tamsin is left to suffer school without the support of her best friend. She makes a new and interesting acquaintance ‹ Yale's friend the Goalie. Meanwhile, Yale is left to do some soul searching of his own as he mulls over the way he treated Kitsune. b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.95 LOVE IN TIGHTS: SPRING FLING #1 by J. Torres & Various It's spring! When a young superhero's fancy turns to thoughts of love... in tights. In this issue: a comic tale featuring Jimmie Robinson's girl heroes Evil & Malice; a romantic misadventure starring John Gallagher's Buzzboy; and introducing the hippest man-machine since James Dean... Johnny Bionic! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MISTER BLANK #10 by Christopher J. Hicks As the smoke clears from the wreckage of the airship Rex Mundi, the truth about Locke, Ixcel, and their ancient cabal is slowly revealed. But the heart of this conspiracy carries a heavy cost for Sam Smith and his companions, and some will pay for it with their lives. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Slave Labor Graphics SPARKS #1 by Lawrence Marvit Sparks ‹ an urban fairytale. Looking for your place in the world? So is Jo, but things aren¹t going so well. She lives in an old tenement building with her pill-popping mom and her abusive policeman father. Jo feels like she doesn't belong. The only place she does feel comfortable is the auto shop where she works. Jo thinks she wants to "be like other girls, to be more normal..." whatever that is. After all, "they all seem so happy." Her attempts to be "normal" lead to embarrassing disaster and eventually back to the shop. Using some old junk she builds "the perfect man." This junk-man comes to life and follows her home. He can't speak, read or write. It¹s up to Jo to teach him. His questions cause her to re-evaluate her own assumptions. Sparks is the story of a girl trying to fit in and at the same time, with the help of a walking pile of junk, she will in the end find her own identity. It¹s a fairy tale gone very wrong... and very real. b&w, 48pg $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEACHBUM BERRY¹S GROG LOG NEW PRINTING by Jeff Berry Tiki bar mixology is a lost art ‹ but Beachbum Berry¹s Grog Log rescues it. A 20-page introduction traces the history of Polynesian Pop Culture from the Œ30s through the Œ70s, then teaches you everything you need to know about how to make the Log¹s 80 tropical drink recipes. Spiral-bound. SC, 9x6, 96pg, b&w $9.95 O/A DEFINITION GRAPHIC NOVEL by Ariel Schrag 10th grade: anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest. Definition being the tale of one girl¹s plow through this tumultuous year featuring all fervent obsessions from glitter-laden girls to ionic charges, and the constant pursuit of the number one score. SC, 8x11, 88pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTCARD #3 by Jhonen Vasquez This postcard features a reproduction of the cover of JTHM #3 without the cover price and with a different logo. Sure to be a hit in post offices everywhere! Postcard, 4x6, FC $1.00 STAR OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC: DIRECTOR¹S CUT HC by Jhonen Vasquez This book gathers together material from all seven issues of Jhonen Vasquez¹s incredibly popular Johnny The Homicidal Maniac series. Fans of the old series as well as fans of Squee will go nuts for this book. Comes with a silver foil leather cover. (STAR08705) HC, 168pg, b&w $29.95 ****************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A LENORE #1 by Roman Dirge Part humor, part pathos, Lenore is a combination of cuteness and creepiness. Lenore tackles everyday life with a perverted innocence that makes you want to give her a big hug... then stand back and check that you still have everything attached. b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A LENORE #4 by Roman Dirge Lenore goes to the pet store ‹ ghastly hilarity ensues. Need we say more?! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************* PATTY-CAKE & FRIENDS #14 by Scott Roberts What happens when you drag a too-tired kid around a busy department store at 9:00pm? What comes of dumping harmful waste where kids play? These questions and more are answered in Patty-Cake¹s fourteenth SLG outing! b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING by Roman Dirge This is a neat/spooky little book by the creator of Lenore‹America¹s Favorite Cute Little Dead Girl. Something at the Window is Scratching features some children¹s poetry by Roman that tends to be on the scary side. The book is also profusely illustrated and will appeal to fans of Lenore, Johnny, Squee and other books of that ilk! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* SQUEE! POSTCARD #3 by Jhonen Vasquez This postcard features a reproduction of the cover of Squee! #3. Hang him on your wall, give him to friends, or send him to everyone! Postcard, 4x6, FC $1.00 STRAY CATS #3 by L.G.X. Lillian Mousli This dark fairy tale tells the story of two children, Penny and Paul, who escape the unhappiness of their homes when playing with each other. In this issue Penny has escaped her captor and is trying to piece her life back together ‹ who is she, where is she from. Paul is now a successful celebrity but is still caught up wondering about Penny. Both hide from their childhood pain and long for each other. It is a story of love and hate, suffering and hope, isolation and salvation. b&w, 24pg $2.95 AMAZING AARON PRODUCTIONS AARON STRIPS #9 Mix one hormonally super-charged idiot with super-model neighbor girls, and you¹ll get what readers are calling the most exciting romp comic strips have had in a long time. In this issue Aaron battles his female cousin trying to pick him up at a family reunion and his ever- threatening evil pregnant sister in what might be his last battle. Will Dad stay awake long enough to eat one meal? Does this issue smell like bologna? Only you will know! b&w, 32pg $2.95 AMAZING MONTAGE PRESS MURDER BY CROWQUILL TP edited by Joe Zabel Twenty-four great comics creators with one thing on their minds ‹ Œwho am I gonna kill tonight?¹ Murder by Crowquill is the largest comics anthology ever devoted to the mystery genre. A diverse group of cartoonists have been invited to contribute, and each tackles the assignment with a unique approach. Classic whodunnits, bizarre paradoxes, hilarious parodies, and compelling crime dramas ‹ Murder by Crowquill has it all! A benefit book for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. TP, b&w, 180pg $9.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS DARKSHRINE #1 by Shelby Robertson The Demi-Worlds. To enter them is to make an ascension into realms of blinding beauty... or a plunge into darkness that cannot be fathomed. These places beyond place are connected to our world by the Demi-Relics ‹ objects of strange, dark magic that can reveal the unknown powers within any soul. Join Laeticia and Valetta as they are caught between the forces of the Demi-Worlds ‹ abducted, changed, given abilities beyond those of any mortal, they must fight for their lives across deadly dimensions. Also available in a deluxe edition with a cover by Nathan Lumm. REG.‹FC, 24pg (1 of 2) $2.99 DLX.‹FC, 24pg (1 of 2) $5.99 DEADFORCE #1 by Roy Burdine Former Spider-Man and Nightwatch penciller Roy Burdine brings us Deadforce, a blood- curdling clash between organized crime and a seemingly unstoppable supernatural power. Scientist Jeremiah Stone has been given the "Deadforce Curse," and anyone he touches dies, horribly. Armed with this gruesome power, he takes on the criminal empire of Dr. Simon Jasper, the man responsible for his condition. This tale of madness and vengeance will be one of the events of 1999 ‹ a page-turning shocker with more action and twists than a barrel of blasting caps! Presented in vivid color, this series is not to be missed! FC, 24pg (1 of 3) $2.99 BEST OF GOLD DIGGER ANNUAL VOL. 1 It's the brightest gems from issues 1 through 4 of the Gold Digger Annual, collected together for the first time. If you missed any of the annuals, now is your chance to have the cream of the crop from all four fantastic fan-crafted books. Easier on the pocketbook than the big 48-page annuals, this full-sized comic is a must for the Gold Digger collector and casual fans alike. b&w, 32pg $2.99 FAR WEST #4 by Richard Moore Meg and Phil finally get the drop on train-robber Darian Voss... only it turns out the dragon he rides isn't too pleased about having his master hauled off by bounty hunters! Now they've got a few dozen tons of flying, fire-breathing, armor-plated monster on their tails. Can a runaway locomotive save them from becoming crispy dragon-chow? And if it does, will they be able to get off again in time? It's the leather-slapping, lead-slinging, steam-engine-to-hell finale of the most unusual western you've ever seen, as High Fantasy meets High Noon in a sorcerous showdown you won't forget! Bimonthly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 #17 by Ted Nomura; tonal art by Ben & Joe Dunn JAGDGESCHWADER Part 5 "Kursk"‹In May 1943, the biggest tank battle of all time occurred between the German and Soviet forces over Kursk. What is not generally known is that this was also the biggest air battle of all time, surpassing the Battle of Britain and the Battle of Marianas. In this altered history, the Germans managed to create a small batch of T-34 types in time for the battle and upset the advantage of the Soviets by launching the attack earlier. The current 'Jagdgeschwader' has been changed to a 6-part storyline in order to prepare for a full-color format beginning in July, so this issue leads right into the climactic action of the story arc! b&w, 24pg $2.99 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 POSTER by Ted Nomura It's the poster that aviation enthusiasts and fans of Luftwaffe: 1946 alike have been waiting for! All the planes of Luftwaffe: 1946 rendered in stunning technical detail for display or reference! Meticulously drawn by creator Ted Nomura, this beautiful, full-color 22" by 34" poster reveals all the secrets of German experimental aircraft at the end of World War II. It's art, history, and the majesty of flight all rolled into one. Poster, 22x34, FC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL SPOTLIGHT #4: ROD ESPINOSA by Rod Espinosa Before he took up art duties on the regular Ninja High School series, amerimanga artist extraordinaire Rod Espinosa did some of the best-loved stories in the NHS Yearbook and Girls of NHS annuals. Now for the first time, readers can get all of those stories in one place, along with dazzling new art by Rod. Anyone who's read Ninja High School or Rod's own For Eternity series will have fun with this book... don't miss it! b&w, 32pg $2.99 TAOLAND ADVENTURES #2 by Jeff Amano After a near-disastrous "practice" session with YingPeng the Baboon King and Shaohai the acrobatic kung fu artist, the tavern has unexpected company‹brought by the beautiful-but- deadly warrior Ien. Also revealed in this issue: YingPeng's mission, and his evil adversary, Yaw-Kuai the DragonLord! The world of Taoland continues to unfold in amazing "animated" style, to excite and delight any imagination! Bimonthly. FC, 24pg $2.99 WARRIOR NUN BLACK AND WHITE #20 by Lee Duhig & Various Lee Duhig spins a tale of an Earth in the far future, ruined by disaster, barely able to support life. Isolated bands of brave souls struggle to maintain their existence in this devastated world, to make a life out of the wreckage. One such band, to its horror, suddenly finds itself under attack by demonic entities out of their worst nightmares. They can do little more than cry for help... but help does come, in the form of a lone Warrior Nun ‹ Areala. Can she stop this mindless carnage before every man, woman, and child is systematically butchered? Or does she hold a secret even darker than the shadows on this twilight Earth? b&w, 32pg $2.99 Venus Comics DEVIANT: A COMIC BOOK JOURNAL OF STRANGE SEXUAL PRACTICES #2 by Robin Bougie SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w 24pg (2 of 2) $2.99 ARCANE COMICS PROPHECY OF THE SOUL SORCERER #1 by Eric Dean Seaton When the Army of Darkness shadows the Earth, the chosen one will cast our fate by facing the evil before him. This 32-page, full-color, monthly, sweeping tale of adventure and love, combines a gothic, supernatural back drop with complex and compelling characters. The story revolves around an almost extinct race of sorcerers that have protected the Earth since the beginning of time from the agents of hell. Each issue features a wraparound cover that makes for a great poster. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #486 by Various & Stan Goldberg "A Taxing Day" by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg: It's a fare affair when Archie finds a bicycle built for two in the attic and opens a taxi business! "Everybody Loves A Winner!" by Mike Pellowski & Goldberg: Archie hits a home run with the neighborhood kids when he agrees to coach their little league team. "The Big Countdown" by George Gladir & Goldberg: Archie can't wait till school ends and summer vacation starts ‹ and then he can't wait for his summer job to end and school to start again! "Identity Crisis" by Hal Smith & Goldberg: Dilton installs an Image Recognition Security System for Mr. Lodge ‹ but it doesn't take long for Archie to tarnish that image! FC, 32pg $1.79 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #36 by Bill Golliher "Can You Dig It?": It's a Jurassic "lark" when Archie and his pals go on an archeological dig over summer vacation! "The Last Summer Of The Century": The group tries to cram as much fun and excitement into the last summer of the century as possible ‹ will the summer be long enough?! "A Sweet Story": By the time Jughead gets through the new candy store's "free samples," there won't be any "sweet smell of success" to be had! FC, 32pg $1.79 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #109 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Script and art by various talent, including Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and others. Digest, FC $2.99 ARCHIE'S VACATION SPECIAL #7 by Various If you thought National Lampoon's Vacation was funny, wait 'til you see this! This 48- page special features Archie and his friends rollicking through summer break on vacation and at summer camp. Will those lazy-hazy summer days ever recover?! "The Isle of Dreams": Move over, Mr. Roarke ‹ it's no fantasy when Archie and his friends visit the Isle Of Dreams to have their hopes and desires fulfilled! But after a while, they all get bored. Guess they never heard the expression, "be careful what you wish for?!" In "Cool School," Mr. Weatherbee takes summer school to new levels ‹ sea level, that is ‹ when he holds it on the beach! And in "Picture This," Chuck caricatures pets on the boardwalk for extra summer cash, but when Nancy finds out a pretty pop star paid him with concert tickets and a kiss, it's Chuck who ends up in the doghouse! FC, 48pg (Note Price) $2.29 OFFERED AGAIN ARCHIE VACATION SPECIALS Pack your suitcase, fill the car with gas, and catch up on some of these 48-page "Vacation" specials you may have missed, available once more! O/A ARCHIE'S VACATION SPECIAL #6 (1998) FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A ARCHIE'S VACATION SPECIAL #5 (1997) FC, 48pg $2.00 ***************************** BETTY #76 by Various & Stan Goldberg "Betty's Vacation" by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg: Betty wins a dream vacation contest and invites all the gang! When they find out the trip is a mule ride down the Grand Canyon, it doesn't take too long for the "dream vacation" to become a nightmare! "Jog Your Memory" by Mike Pellowski & Goldberg: When Betty's mom goes jogging with her, she learns jogging in the modern age is no walk in the park! "The Surfing Scene" by George Gladir & Goldberg: Archie's attempts to impress Betty's friends are a wipeout ‹ especially when he finds out they're professional female surfers! Finally, in "Bugged" by Pellowski & Goldberg, Betty learns the true meaning of the expression "fly in the ointment" when she tries to paint in the wilderness! FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA #138 by Various & Dan DeCarlo "Rips and Tears" by Barbara Slate & Dan DeCarlo: Betty can't bear to part with her worn- out clothes for sentimental reasons. Her solution?: Preserve her memories by stitching her scraps into a whole new outfit! "Wheel Zeal" by George Gladir & DeCarlo: Betty trades tutoring for skateboard tips and becomes the talk of sport! "Hand Me Downs" by Kathleen Webb & DeCarlo: Archie finds out clothes can un-make the man, as Veronica gets insanely jealous when he gives Betty his cast-offs! Finally, in "Screen Saver Lost" by Webb & DeCarlo: Archie finds himself in need of a "lifesaver" when Betty and Veronica get a look at his swimsuit model screensaver for his computer! FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #105 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! Script and art by various talent, including Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and others. Digest, FC $1.99 CHERYL BLOSSOM #24 by Holly GoLightly "He-Male": Get ready for love and microchips when Cheryl subscribes to an Internet dating service! Just who is the anonymous admirer e-mailing Cheryl romantic missives? The answer awaits her ‹ and you, our dear readers ‹ at the Riverdale Prom! FC, 32pg $1.79 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOSIE & THE PUSSYCATS SPECIAL #1 (1993) by Frank Doyle & Dan DeCarlo This 48-page special is jam-packed with tuneful tales of everyone's favorite all-girl band, including the story of how the group first formed! Features a bonus pull-out poster by Dan DeCarlo! FC, 48pg $2.00 ************************ JUGHEAD #119 by Various The man of a thousand hamburgers returns in these all-new adventures! FC, 32pg $1.79 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #61 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! Script and art by various talent, including Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and others. Digest, FC $2.99 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #150 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! by various talent, including Samm Schwartz, Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg and Dan DeCarlo. Digest, FC $1.99 KNUCKLES #27 by Penders, Allan, & Pepoy "Who Wrote The Book Of Love, Anyway?": He's faced some of the most dangerous villains the Floating Island has ever seen, but can even Knuckles surmount the hardest task he's ever faced: figuring out how to ask Julie Sue out on a date? It's the most heart- wrenching, gut-churning chapter yet in the life of everyone's favorite (lovesick) echidna! FC, 32pg $1.79 LAUGH DIGEST #151 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Script and art by various talent, including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, and others. Digest, FC $1.99 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #42 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.99 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #28 by Gallagher, Manak, & DeCarlo A Special Issue Guest-Starring Sonic The Hedgehog!!! It's "zap" versus "zip" when Sabrina battles Sonic in a special story leading into Sonic Super Special #10 (shipping next month)! Enchantra, the cranky Queen of the Other Realm is furious with Sabrina. She's also discovered a way to explore alternate realities, and when she comes across the planet Mobius, she casts an evil spell on its number one resident, Sonic The Hedgehog ‹ using him as her pawn of vengeance! Suddenly, the "blue blur" feels overwhelmingly compelled to attack Sabrina's home town, Westbridge. Sabrina's supernatural powers are stretched to the limit as she tries to fend off the fast-moving invader. What could possibly happen next?! FC, 32pg $1.79 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #73 by Bollers, Butler, & Eklund "The Truth Is Out There": The madman himself may be gone, but his evil lives on! We're speaking of course of Robotnik's satellites, which link to each other while in orbit, forming a mega-sized space base! Meanwhile, back on Mobius, Sonic's parents are about to celebrate their wedding anniversary ‹ complete with new wedding bands fashioned from power rings! The celebration is cut short by the threat of the space base, and Sonic and the Freedom Fighters are spaceward bound to investigate. That is, if they can get off the ground ‹ for just as they are about to leave, they receive a distress signal from Sonic's parents urging them to return at once! What diabolical menace has befallen our heroes now?! FC, 32pg $1.79 OFFERED AGAIN SONIC SUPER SPECIALS The cobalt crusader and his pals deliver giant-sized thrills in these 48-page specials! O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #1: BATTLE ROYAL FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #2: BRAVE NEW WORLD FC, 48pg $2.00 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #3: SONIC FIRSTS FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #4: RETURN OF THE KING FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #5: SONIC KIDS FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #6: SONIC #50 DIRECTOR'S CUT FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #7 The famous Image Comics crossover issue! FC, 48pg $2.25 ******************************* VERONICA #90 by Various 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 $1.79 STAR OF THE MONTH ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES BEST OF THE FORTIES by Various These volumes contain some of the best of classic Archie comics! By re-presenting the stories exactly as they appeared in their era, readers get a sense of the history and tradition of Archie, as well as an idea of how much things have changed. (STAR06845) SC, 7x10, 96-128pg, FC $10.95 ****************************** ARROW COMICS HAPPY THE CLOWN MANGA SPECIAL #1 by Gary Francis & David Hutchinson SEX, LIES, AND ASSASSIN-NATION‹Happy The Clown (or H.T.C.) was supposed to be the nickname of the best rave drug of the future. Yet, a young female assassin is given the assignment of killing what was supposed to be a bad urban legend by the same name, having no idea her employers were setting her up. Now she's in way over her head hunting an ancient assassin deadlier than any target she's ever hunted before. Who can she trust? How do you kill death? b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE MEMPHIS FRONT SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Randy Zimmerman & Rich Gulick Arrow Comics offers this limited special edition of The Memphis Front first issue (originally offered last May) with reworked art (adding new dialogue and five new pages of art), updated endnotes, and a brand new cover. This special edition is limited to 2,000 copies, with each issue signed and numbered by the author. b&w, 32pg $2.95 AVATAR PRESS QUANTUM MECHANICS #1 by Barry Gregory & Jacen Burrows Arissa Boddu thought that the Church of the Acarine and its ambitions were light years away from having anything at all to do with her. She also thought that the Warrior Mechanics were nothing more than a legend, a fairy tale told to give hope to the poor souls on the hundred worlds ruled by the iron hand of the Proctors and the Church's theocratic empire. She thought she knew who she was. She thought she knew her father. And she thought she knew the enormous, hulking, basilisk she affectionately referred to as "Uncle Munhgo." But one day she found out that everything she thought she knew was wrong! Also available in a variant wraparound cover featuring the art of Karl Waller. REGULAR‹b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $3.50 WRAPAROUND‹b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $3.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN LATE SEPTEMBER 1999 QUANTUM MECHANICS SERIES 1: MUNHGO COLLECTIBLE FIGURE A Hobby Market Exclusive! Munhgo the basilisk, the former Warrior Mechanic and fearless protector of Arissa Boddu, comes to life in this enormous, highly-articulated and unbelievably cool collectible figure! Standing a menacing 8" tall and featuring 11 points of articulation, a swivel neck joint, and all the amazing detail and accessories you've come to expect from Rendition figures, Munhgo is the first in a line of all-new figures based on Avatar Press's science fiction epic, Quantum Mechanics! Window box packaging. Also available is a Previews Exclusive "Stealth Variant" figure. (CAUT: 2 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe REGULAR‹Figure MSRP: $15.95 STEALTH VARIANT‹Figure MSRP: $16.95 ****************************** FAUST / 777: THE WRATH #4 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil The devastating finale to the "Darkness in Collision" story arc! Faustian anti-hero Joanna Tan pushes the crisis and bloody conclusion of this collision between Faust and The Wrath. Claire, Sex-Magick Violence ExtremistŠ Kia, Angel of DestructionŠ the transgressive, manipulating devil named MŠ and his razor-fingered, unholy son, John Jaspers must all must choose their destinies. How will they spend eternity in a cosmology that has been damned? Want the clues to where the Godfathers of Outlaw Comics will be blazing in the next millennium? Then you must read this conclusion! Cover by Tim Vigil. Also available in a Nude cover edition, also by Tim Vigil. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: The Nude cover edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $3.50 NUDE‹b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $6.00 FAUST/777: THE WRATH PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM #0 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil A Previews Exclusive! The vital first issue of the "Darkness in Collision" crossover! This special edition of the first issue features an platinum foil logo and is limited to only 500 copies! Allocations may occur. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (0 of 4) MSRP: $15.95 NIRA X: HISTORY #2 by Bill Maus Nira X is back and this time... she's history! Nira continues to explore her own past while trying to find a way to stop ParadoxxŠ but now must deal with two kinds of Cyberangels, as well as a second Nira X! Bill Maus continues to garner a legion of devoted fans thanks to his American manga style and the über-popular Cyberangels. This series continues to redefine the Cyberangels and sets the stage for Nira X in the new Millennium! Cover by Bill Maus. Also available in a Nude cover edition, also by Bill Maus. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: The Nude cover edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.50 NUDE‹b&w, 32pg (2 of 2) $6.00 THE GOON #2 by Eric Powell The Goon is back, and this time Fishy Pete has his number! When word gets out about an infringement on crimeboss Labrazio's territory, The Goon and his sidekick Frankie are sent to the docks to investigate ‹ and to bust heads ‹ if in fact someone is trying to muscle in on Labrazio's action. Of course, that goes without saying. The Goon and Frankie don't go nowhere without having to bust some heads! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $3.00 THRESHOLD #16 Tim Vigil and Jason Jewett unleash a killer, fully-painted two-part cover (the Scythe and Mealstrom nude covers) for this month's Maelstrom/Scythe story. Scythe is the newly- crowned Queen of the Underworld, and Maelstrom stands by her as her consort. Winning the war against Hades was hard enough, but they will discover it was nothing compared to ruling the land of the dead! Stellar interior art by Rick Lyon. Also this month, Avatars comes to a triumphant conclusion! Will Atlas, Pandora and their team of gods and heroes succeeded in their quest to thwart the return of Zeus, or be trapped forever in the bowels of the Underworld? Art by Pat Quinn. And from Tom Sniegoski (writer of the Marvel Knights hit, The Punisher) and hot new superstar penciler Jacen Burrows, comes Part One of The Cimmerian, a mean streets avenging angel out to set the world right again after a demonic invasion! This issue features four different covers: Scythe by Tim Vigil, Avatars by Sean Shaw, The Cimmerian by Jacen Burrows, and Maelstrom Nude by Tim Vigil. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: The Nude cover edition is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS SCYTHE COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 AVATARS COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 CIMMERIAN COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 MAELSTROM NUDE COVER‹b&w, 48pg $6.00 WIDOW X #1 by Mike Wolfer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REGULAR‹b&w, 40pg $3.95 NUDE WRAPAROUND‹b&w, 40pg $6.00 XXX NUDE‹b&w, 40pg $6.00 AWAKENING COMICS AWAKENING COMICS #1 by Steve Peters The Xeric Award-winning creator of Awakening Comics and Everwinds brings you seven stories of astral travelers who explore the realm of inner space‹the dream realities of the mind. In these stories‹hosted and presented by the Ringmaster of the Circus of Heaven‹ the characters struggle to keep their sanity as they travel between the past and the future, reality and fantasy. b&w, 48pg $3.50 AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT SUPREME THE RETURN #1 by Moore, Sprouse, & Gordon Because fans demanded it, the Ivory Icon is back! Award-winning writer Alan Moore works with Chris Sprouse and Al Gordon for all-new epic stories of the Platinum Paragon! Can Supreme save the President in time? Ships with variant covers by Sprouse and Rob Liefeld, as well as a special retailer incentive variant by Alex Ross FC $2.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE SUPREME THE RETURN ALTERNATE COVER #1 A Dynamic Forces Exclusive cover drawn by Awesome artist Rob Liefeld! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALEX ROSS SUPREME PRINT This beautiful painted lithograph by artist Alex Ross measures approximately 14" x 38" and is a must-have for fans of Ross' vision of Supreme. Print, 14x38, FC $19.95 ************ COVEN RE:GEX #1 by Loeb, Liefeld, Churchill, & Fraga Awesome's most powerful teams collide in this all-new two-part mini-series. From the dawn of time, the paths of the Coven and the Re:Gex have crossed! Find out how and why Genie, Fantom, Spellcaster, Scarab, and Blackmass share a troubled history! FC (1 of 2) $2.50 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVEN RE:GEX ALTERNATE COVER #1 A Dynamic Forces Exclusive cover drawn by Ian Churchill! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 RE:GEX PAT LEE POSTER White hot Darkminds' artist Pat Lee illustrates a mind-blowing rendition of Re:Gex as only he can. The poster features a luscious pose of fan favorite Genie, as well as other Re:Gex team members, Scarab, Primer, and Cairo. Poster, FC $4.95 COVEN POSTER SPELLCASTER She is Spellcaster ‹the stunning beauty who bewitches Coven and all comic book fans alike! She makes her premiere poster appearance in this magnificent full-color work by Ian Churchill. A must-have for everyone! Poster, FC $4.95 PAT LEE FUSION STATION #1 by Pat Lee From the creator of Darkminds! A rare and exciting glimpse into the talent of Pat Lee. Dozens of sketches, illustrations, and short stories from one of comics' hottest young stars. FC $2.50 COVEN COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Loeb, Churchill, & Rapmund An encore presentation of the first two issues of the impossible-to-find smash hit The Coven! Repackaging The Coven #1 and #2 with an incredible new cover by series artist Ian Churchill, Coven is being offered in this special format for the very first time. A great jumping-on point for new readers who missed out on the first two issues of The Coven! RES from Previews Vol. VIII #3 (Mar98) FC, 48pg $5.95 AWESOME SPRING '99 TOURBOOK #1 Keep up on what dynamic changes and projects are in the works for one of the hottest comic book publishers today! See Awesome Entertainment take to the streets, and spread around it¹s unique flavor of funny book action! Previewing Awesome Entertainment's upcoming 1999 releases with artwork by Alex Ross, Ed McGuiness, Ian Churchhill, Dan Fraga, and Rob Liefeld. FC $5.00 BATTLEBOOKS INC. PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON BATTLEBOOK by Al Leonardi, Peter Gutierrez, Billy Tucci, & Steve Ellis Blue Print Edition. Now's your chance to feel his pain! President Bill Clinton‹the World's Greatest Hero or Villain...you decide! Step into your Oval Office Bunker and enjoy the job security that comes from knowing your "Teflon Shield" can protect you from any scandal. Yes, your enemies will attack on many fronts, but with your ability to "Duck Questions" and "Dodge the Issues" you'll be real hard to bring down! Or go on the offensive with your "Left Hook" and powerful "State of the Union Surge!" Wield tried- and-true moves like the "Approval Ratings Assault" and "Cry On Cue!" But if all else fails, it's time to distract the public with the "Saddam Slam" or the "PC Pummel," in which your showbiz buddies excuse your actions. Battlebook $4.99 BUBBA BUSTERS BATTLEBOOK by Al Leonardi, Peter Gutierrez, Billy Tucci, Steve Ellis Blue Print Edition. Join the ranks of the assembled anti-Clintonites‹Monica, Right Wingers, Congress, and Ken Starr‹as they gear up for the final battle of public opinion! Never in history have the lines of partisan politics been so clear and motivated for a campaign of "Character Assassination." "Whack the Waffler" and follow it up with Limbaugh's "All-Out Rush," and that's just the beginning! Your arsenal also includes a "Subpoena Slam," the "Power Tripp," and the "Grand Jury Grapple." But be careful: even you may lose mainstream support, and have to retreat to "Take the Moral High Ground!" Finally, move in for the kill and finish him off with the devastating "Lewinsky Lunge!" Battlebook $4.99 Bring on the Bad Guys! DR. DOOM BATTLEBOOK by Al Leondardi, Billy Tucci, & Steve Ellis Dr. Victor Von Doom‹his very name is synonymous with evil, a mad genius with one goal in mind: to conquer the world! Dr. Doom is possibly the most powerful Battlebook ever, for he truly believes that the world would be better off under his complete "benevolent" control! Now the time has come for you to don the iron mask of the evil and deliver Doom's personal code of honor...which includes your opponent's quick and painful destruction! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 GREEN GOBLIN BATTLEBOOK by Al Leonardi, Billy Tucci, & Jamal Igle The most maniacal Marvel villain ever brings his craving for vengeance, his "Pumpkin Bombs" and "Goblin Grenades," and his unabashed insanity to the Battlebooks Arena! Gwen Stacey's murderer, long thought dead, has reappeared to reestablish his position as one of the world's most evil and most powerful super villains. Beware Spider-Man, Norman Osborn is back! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 MAGNETO BATTLEBOOK by Al Leonardi, Billy Tucci, & Novin With his unmatched mutant powers of magnetism, Magneto returns with hopes for world domination and the destruction of all enemies of mutantkind! A survivor of Auchwitz concentration camp, "Magnus" managed to escape‹but now without scars. His hatred for humanity is unparalleled, and that means he never hesitates to use the most ruthless means to achieve his noble ends! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 WHITE QUEEN BATTLEBOOK by Leonardi, Tucci, & Perotta Today, Emma Frost is the leader of Generation X, but she is perhaps best known as one of the X-Men's most heinous and merciless foes! With her ravishing beauty and her irresistible mutant psionic abilities, the White Queen has proven that her desire for world domination makes her a chilling opponent on the battlefield! The White Queen returns to her desirable Edwardian-inspired costume that will have her enemies more than a little distracted‹and with her powers of telepathy that could be deadly! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 ****** O/A COLOSSUS BATTLEBOOK by Al Leondardi, Billy Tucci, Mitch Byrd, Tom Floremonte Transform yourself into the man of living steel as you crush your opponents with your super-human strength and impenetrable skin! One of the most powerful Battlebooks ever created has returned to play some Russian roulette on your foes. As Colossus, you can "Grab and Smash" your opponent or just "Create a Shockwave" that will send him packing with more than a bruised ego! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 O/A GAMBIT BATTLEBOOK by Al Leondardi, Billy Tucci, & Claude St. Aubin Due to overwhelming demand‹the most mysterious X-Man is back with the X-Men and now Battlebooks! The Ragin' Cajun returns with his mutant talent to convert stored potential energy into truly deadly kinetic energy! But now you hold the cards, and with Magneto and Rogue entering the arena, the fireworks are really starting to fly! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 O/A ROGUE BATTLEBOOK by Al Leonardi, Billy Tucci, Roberto Flores, & Maria Beccari A spoonful of this "Sugah" will make Rogue's reunion with Gambit and Magneto that much sweeter, or‹more likely‹agonizing! Using your powers of flight, invulnerability and super-strength, as Rogue you will control Marvel's most adorable X-Man, and do some serious damage as well. Your "Draining Touch" move will not only rob all opponents of strength, but also their memory of how badly you beat them! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 O/A STORM BATTLEBOOK by Leonardi, Tucci, Mitch Byrd, & Floremonte Now you are the wind rider as you step into Storm's boots and release your meteorological mayhem! Using your mutant ability to control weather, Storm can summon hurricane-force winds and rain, and fire-intense bolts of lightning! As this "goddess" you can create everything from an "Icestorm" to a "Lightning Slap" to destroy all opponents! Go head-to- head with Magneto, the mighty master of magnetism, and slam that humanity-hating mutant back to scrap metal heap! Cover by Tucci. Battlebook $3.99 BEETLE BOMB BOOKS BIRTHDAY BOY VOLUME 2 #1 by Jason Lethcoe It's a brand-new Birthday Boy adventure from creator Jason Lethcoe's acclaimed series! Hugo, the nine-year-old who changed the fabric of reality with a wayward birthday wish, is at it again in another classic adventure tale. Hilarious fun! b&w, 16pg $2.95 BLACK SWAN PRESS GREAT GUNS #1 by Richard Becker The famous and forgotten guns that have shaped the rise and fall of nations. This issue starts off with the origins of one of the most recognized weapons in the world‹the uzi. Plus, see one of history¹s most unique military issue firarms, the U.S. Navy¹s Elgin Cutlass Pistol, in action against Pacific Island cannibals in 1840. A double-page centerspread illustration features the devastating weapons of World War I as seen at the battle of Verdun. b&w, 16pg $2.95 BLATANT COMICS BOOB RAIDER: THE ADVENTURES OF LARA CROTCH #1 by Chris Crosby & Eric L. Kent A wealthy toy manufacturer creates the new fad toy of the year, the lovably interactive Burby, by basing the toy's designs on the oft-worshipped idol of a foreign cult. The Cult won't stand for this commercialization of the scary-looking god creature they hold sacred, and they quickly retaliate by kidnapping the kindly-yet-morally-corrupt head of the thieving toy company. Only one woman can save this idol-stealing sap from the royally-pissed Cult of CON-DOM-AHH. You guessed it... Lara Crotch, the world-famous Boob Raider! Boob Raider is a parody of the Tomb Raider video game and comic book. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. REG.‹b&w, 32pg $2.95 NUDE‹b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $9.95 BLINDWOLF COMICS WEIRDSVILLE/CRAYBABY: HEY YOU TWO! #1 by Franco, Dino, & Mazzotta Upon returning home from their adventure together in Another Universe, our heroes encounter some visitors. They may look cute, but these four visitors are anything but, for Tommy, Monty, and the Crays. Could it be the fact they are the Four Horsemen of the Apocolypse out to end the universe? b&w, 32pg $2.95 BONEYARD PRESS DARK ANGEL/BILL THE BULL '99 by Various The double-trouble pair from Boneyard's beginning has come back yet again for year number 8! That's right kids, it's eight years of publishing as of May 1999, and Dark Angel is being released on the comic fan base with the Chicago half-man/half-bull freak, Bill the Bull! Serial Killer Jonathan Gabriel, a.k.a. Dark Angel, is set loose on a campus beer bash to wreak havoc on the college alternative scene in a nasty opus written by creator Hart D. Fisher and drawn by Joe "don't call me the kid" Janovsky. On the flip side is a two-fisted whiskey brawl of a story that brings Bill the Bull right into the middle of more Mob Town misery and flying bullets with a tale by Gary Francis and a fresh new penciler to be announced! Double covers by Hart D. Fisher and David Hutchison. One-shot. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 BABYLON CRUSH: BUDHA Underneath a tasty cover by Chaos! Calendar artist Dimitri Patelis lies a twisted tale of smuggling and oriental tongs loose in Los Angeles. Rich Fuscia writes, pencils, and inks this very special Babylon Crush one-shot‹a weird, rip-roaring tour through the docks and slime of the waterfront, complete with it's own special brand of dominatrix! But when you cross Babylon, the whips get brought down hard, and her enemies are crushed into submission by a leather-clad spiked heel. One of the strangest tales of action/lust/and raw latex ever to come out of the Boneyard! One-shot. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 BONGO COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS COMICS BIG BONANZA TP by Matt Groening Witness the newest tax-evading scheme of Krusty the Clown‹forming his own country! But how long will it take before the clown who would be king winds up with a pie in his face? Then, Homer becomes a world-class professional wrestling champion, but he dares not confront his two greatest fears: telling Marge, and eating dinner with Patty and Selma. Next, everyone at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is out of a job when Mr. Burns replaces them all with Waylon Smithers‹300 of them. Plus, Homer thinks he's Radioactive Man! (STAR08726) FC, 120pg $11.95 ***************** BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA: BLOOD OF JAPAN #1 This issue: The Vampress Luxura journeys to the land of the rising sun. This exciting and erotic tale delivers an adventure of The Vampress Luxura at her best, confronting deadly samurai on the battlefield and beautiful sex slaves in the bed chambers. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong or Canada. (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 32pg $3.00 NUDE‹b&w, 32pg $4.00 VAMPEROTICA MAGAZINE #9 The first and last word in Vampire Entertainment! Your very own inside guide to your favorite vampire movies, music, comics, and more. This issue: Vamperotica talks with B+ Productions, the creators of the film Deadly Dream ‹ Girl Vamps. Writer/director, Michael D. Fox gives you an inside look at the making of this sexy vampire film. This month¹s Nude Edition cover features Vamp of the Month, Tammy Parks. If it¹s out there, and it¹s got anything to do with vampires, you¹ll find it in Vamperotica Magazine. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong or Canada. (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS REGULAR‹Magazine, b&w $5.95 NUDE‹Magazine, b&w $5.95 BROKEN HALOS BROKEN HALOS LIMITED EDITION ASHCAN SIGNED #0 by Donald, Vigil, & Johnny B. The last 1,000 promotional books that opened the Broken Halo series are signed by the director and released through an International Distributor for the first time! This ashcan edition features an exclusive original short story illustrated by Tim Vigil. See how it all started! MATURE READERS 16pg, b&w $6.95 BROKEN HALOS DIRECTOR'S SET SIGNED & NUMBERED by T. & J. Vigil, Donald, & Johnny B. Sealed, signed, and numbered to 1,000 sets by the Director, this set presents the first two chapters of the Broken Halo series to those that missed it the first time around. This could be your last and only chance to secure first printings of this dynamic epic! Two 32-page books (w/cardstock covers) per set. MATURE READERS Set (x2) $7.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF DOLL by Guy Colwell SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (0-87816-264-X) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 136pg, b&w $6.95 O/A MR. MONSTER: HIS BOOKS OF FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE VOLUME 1 by Michael T. Gilbert This first volume in the saga of Mr. Monster resurrects an obscure Golden Age cartoonist¹s character named Mr. Monster, and continues his adventures in an all-new version of this creepy, monster-fighting hero! With a healthy dose of contemporary reality and black humor, this volume introduces the character with such tales as ³Case of the Reluctant Werewolf,² ³The Hemo-Horror,² ³Yellow Death,² and ³Demon of Destiny Drive.² (1-564- 24802-8) SC, 145pg, FC $6.95 **************** NETTY BUT NICE PRINT by Enoch Bolles A window through time that captures the essence of 1930s glamour, this print reproduction from one of Enoch Bolles' Film Fun covers shows a devastating beauty with an alluring look clad in black fishnet and sheer lace. This 23" x 32" full-color quality art paper print looks exactly like its original painting! Print, 23x32, FC $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RAY LAGO HEROES AND ANGELS Ray Lago has been a professional illustrator for nearly 20 years and has painted comics for a decade. This first-ever collection of his work is packed with full-color reproductions of the X-Men, Spider-Man, Vampirella, Superman, Predator, Shi, Star Wars, The Shadow, Robocop, and dozens of other cover, pin-up, and trading card paintings. Accompanied by his conversational comments on his work and life, and an introduction by Kurt Busiek. SC, 80pg, PC $9.95 O/A SURVIVOR VOLUME 2 THE HEIR by Paul Gillon SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg $5.00 ************* TIGER LADY PRINT This picture was privately circulated among friends for many years, but never reproduced until now. A nude Betty Page look-a-like sits on a real tiger skin with the preserved head carefully positioned between her legs. Quite the conversation piece! MATURE AUDIENCES Print, 19x24, b&w $15.00 CALIBER COMICS CALIBER AUTOGRAPHED SET by Various Mike Deodato, Jr.! Whitley Streiber! Budd Root! And more! These are just a few of the popular creators who have worked on Caliber books over the past few years, and in this special autographed set you can get your favorite Caliber titles signed by their original creators! To thank all of our readers for their loyalty over the years, Caliber has decided to offer five different autographed issues at the unheard of low price of $9.95! Yes, that¹s five different autographed issues at less than their original combined cover prices! It¹s just their way of saying ³Hey, thanks for reading Caliber!² Included in this special set are such titles as Deodato Comics, Cavewoman, Whitley Streiber¹s Beyond Communion, Exit, Saint Germaine, Book of Angels, Mister X and Brian Lumley¹s Necroscope, which will be randomly selected. This set is sure to include something for everyone! Set (x5), b&w $9.95 CRIME WAVE #3 by Goff 64 big pages! A special double-sized dose of Max Faccione, the Detective! In this gripping story of ³Clutches of the Past,² Charlton Evans, a writer who first published the story of a private investigator named Max Faccione, is paid very well by a ³concerned citizen² to find the puzzle of Faccione¹s life. Now Evans begins to uncover the secrets of Max and his beginning as a young boy brought up on the streets and living a life straddled on the fence with the law on one side and the mob on the other. Max must fight off the allure of crime that infests his new ³family² as he embarks on his quest to become a private investigator to handle situations that the law will not touch. A compelling saga from international superstar Goff! b&w, 64pg $4.95 LEGENDLORE: THE WIND SPIRITS by Joe Martin & Philip Xavier Caliber Fantasy. A preordained tale of loss featuring Raith Craulnobur as we discover the secrets behind his mysterious past. What terrible secrets do the Kings of the Plane hold with Raith? What are their true plans? This is the tale you¹ve been asking for as we delve into the origin of perhaps the most popular character in the land of the Realm. As a bonus, this issue will contain an expanded feature on the world of LegendLore with a look into the different races, spotlight on some of the major characters, and bring the entire world of the Realm and LegendLore up to date with an expansive overview. Not to be missed by fans of LegendLore and serves as a great introduction to the fantasy world of Caliber¹s most popular Fantasy series, LegendLore! b&w, 48pg $3.95 LEGENDS OF CAMELOT: QUEST FOR HONOR by Tom Biondolillo & Laval Ng The lawless, bloody days of Uther Pendragon were maddening enough without women problems. Here old King Gereint fears that his chosen dame has been unfaithful. Desperately hoping to restore his lost honor and fallen love, he sets off with Lady Enid into the wilderness on a quest that will take him to his death and back. Join Young King Arthur in a quiet time between his Rebel Wars and the rise of Camelot as Merlin tells this tale of lust, betrayal, and violence. Is Merlin¹s lesson of confusion and sorrow a prophetic warning of things to come? Guinevere, perhaps? The chronicles of King Arthur Pendragon continue in this enchanting new series of one-shots. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SAINT GERMAINE: CASANOVA¹S LAMENT by Gary Reed & James Lyle Caliber Core. A special one-shot of one of Caliber¹s most critically-acclaimed series ever! In ³Casanova¹s Lament² Saint Germaine has been summoned by an old friend, none other than the man known as the world¹s greatest lover and womanizer, Casanova. Like Germaine, Casanova was also a popular courtesan who exhibited gifts far beyond that of normal men. But to Casanova¹s dismay, he discovers that unlike his own fabled abilities, those that Saint Germaine exhibited were more than just words and charm, but were truly abilities beyond that of mortal man. In his dying days, Casanova is reunited with Saint Germaine who attempts to comfort this man whose exploits were legendary and not just with the opposite sex, as he was an adventurer, spy, alchemist, and even dared a daring prison escape! If you thought you knew everything about Casanova, think again! Saint Germaine continues to deliver the best in historical and supernatural comics. b&w, 48pg $3.95 SHERLOCK HOLMES READER #2 by Various A sure delight for fans of the world¹s greatest detective! The Eisner Award nominated creative team of Martin Powell and illustrator, Seppo Makinen, who have collaborated on three classic Sherlock Holmes graphic novels, brings us the continuation of ³The Loch Ness Horror,² in which Holmes is drawn into a mystery of the Vatican that features the self-acclaimed master of the occult, Aleistar Crowley! As a special bonus, this issue contains a feature on the man Arthur Conan Doyle based Sherlock Holmes on... the Amazing Doctor Bell, who was one of Doyle¹s college instructors and had many of the attributes that Doyle rolled into his fictional detective. Featuring another striking Sherlock Holmes cover from painter Michael Gaydos. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #10 (Oct98) b&w, 48pg $3.95 SUDDEN GRAVITY: PANOPTICON by Greg Ruth 64 big pages! One of the most talked about new series of the year! The conclusion to this provocative tale is so big, we had to create a special giant-size issue to do it justice! Dr. Jeffries returns to find that all normalcy has degraded, and Julius disappears from his room entirely. The secrets of the Quercus, the tattoos, and the involvement of the presumed disbanded Olde Straight Track Club in the hospital board begin to seep through the cracks of the hospital¹s foundations. Dr. Barnes survives his excursion into the unknown only to become the killer¹s fourth victim, and the truth of what happened to Alice¹s family is finally revealed. Spark and Romulus are missing. The plot to frame Commissioner Sparks sets the stage for the final confrontation between Dr. Sjit and Dr. Auget, as the secret task of the killer is finally discovered! And Dr. Jeffries and Raymond encounter the soul of the Panopticon while storming through its dark hallways. Whew! This issue answers all of the questions that have had you begging for more! b&w, 64pg $4.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE #37 Special Extravaganza Issue! This issue marks the end of "Solstice," the second act of the Bone Saga, and Cartoon Books is celebrating with an all-out extravaganza issue! This issue will feature a special cover without the Bone logo which highlights the central characters and figures of the on-going saga. Bone #37 also unveils a pivotal link in the story thus far with the resolution of one of the story's central mysteries, why everyone is seeking "the one who bears the star," as well as a shocking development which no Bone fan will want to miss! RES. from Previews Vol. IX #1 (Jan99) b&w, 32pg $2.95 BONE LIMITED EDITION SIGNED AND NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH by Jeff Smith This fine, museum-quality art piece will be printed on heavy McCoy velvet acid-free paper with special non-fading inks. It is sized at 16" x 24" and will be shipped in a special mylar envelope accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. The lithograph will feature a fantasy tableau highlighting all of the beloved Bone characters. Each piece will be individually signed and numbered by Jeff Smith. The print run is limited to only 300 pieces. This is a rare opportunity for fans to acquire a Jeff Smith original lithograph and demand for this piece will be strong! FC, 16x20 $150.00 STAR OF THE MONTH BONE VOLUME TWO: THE GREAT COW RACE TP The award-winning Great Cow Race story is now available collected into one softcover edition! This book collects issues #7-11 and the short story "Up On the Roof" from Wizard Presents Bone #13 1/2! It also includes new illustrations and a new poem about the possum kids. (STAR02377) SC $14.95 **************** CAT-HEAD COMICS BUGHOUSE #6 by Steve Lafler Bugs in love! Drummer Ralph Rojas is what you would call a "Ladies' Bug." In plain English, that means he has two girlfriends! Will he opt for Clarise and her curves, or for Liz's luscious lips? Ralph is shacked up with Clarise out west, so Liz hits the road to reclaim her man. But will she ever reach him? b&w, 36pg (Note Price) $3.75 CAT¹S-PAW COMICS GREENLEAF IN EXILE #7 Doug Anderson¹s contemporary fantasy epic continues, as Betty encounters a mysterious entity who seems to hold both the past and the future in her hands. In a pastoral eden where time itself seems to be arrested, Betty faces some painful truths, and makes some hard choices about the course of her destiny. The other rebels, too, are debating their path, as they set the stage for a meeting of powers that may decide the fate of the world. b&w, 24pg $2.95 CHAOS! COMICS CHASTITY: LUST FOR LIFE #2 by Phil Nutman & Ed Benes Chastity, the reluctant vampire assassin, heads for Paris, France, and her first starring role in a major motion picture. But Chastity is about to be plunged into the heart of the Vampire War, caught in the crossfire between the European Council of Vampires and Hemlock, the blood-drinking warlord who created Dracula. In between filming a movie, Chastity must find Hemlock before he finds her! As Chastity will discover, in undeath there are only two things that matter: blood and a lust for life! (CLL20) FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 CHASTITY: LUST FOR LIFE PREMIUM EDITION #1 This is the mind-blowing premium edition with art by fan favorite ³Crimson² artist Humberto Ramos! Strictly limited to 3,000 copies, this beautiful edition of Chastity: Lust for Life #1 is printed on sturdy cardstock. Can you say ³Spectacular?² (CLL1P) FC, 32pg $10.00 INSANE CLOWN POSSE #1 by Jesse Leon McCann & Rob Brown Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are the psychotic, multi-platinum recording artists known as Insane Clown Posse! These regulars on the Howard Stern Show now get their own wicked mad comic that ties in with their new Island & Psychopathic Records release of The Amazing Jackel Brothers CD this May. Join The Dark Carnival, a seeping circus of lunacy, madness, and excess that travels time and space to distort pleasant youthful memories into a horrific living nightmare. Learn the truly nasty origin of the twisted clowns, confront the timeless Riddlebox, and meet the faces of The Dark Carnival including The Ringmaster and The Great Milenko, an illusionist from the nethervoid of the shadow walkers. Juggalos, come one come all to the greatest show on earth! Spread the word! One-Shot. (ICP01) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 LADY DEATH: THE RAPTURE #1 by Pulido, Kaminski, Reis, & Pimmitel A new era unfolds in the saga of Lady Death ‹ written by her creator Brian Pulido! Armed with a nihilistic new sword, Apocalypse, forged from chaos matter, Lady Death hunts Father Orbec, the priest that condemned her to Hell. Her confrontation with the priest unwittingly sets off a chain of events that triggers the prophesied war between Heaven and Hell! Whose side will she be on, if any? Or does she have her own agenda (as in megadeath)? God save anyone who crosses her path. This is the detonating event that leads directly to the Armageddon of the Chaos! Cosmos! in December '99. Sensual and breathtaking artwork by Ivan Reis (The Supernaturals). Exclusive Contest inside ‹ a chance to win the Lady Death: The Rapture #1 Omega Edition ‹ a rare edition limited to ONE! (LRA10) FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 LADY DEATH: RAPTURE #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER This Dynamic Forces Exclusive alternate cover to this new series is drawn by the incredible artists who leave their mark everywhere they goes‹Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend! Also available in a Signed Edition by Chris Bachalo! (CAUT: 2) REG.‹FC $6.95 SGN.‹FC $19.95 LADY DEATH SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 PREMIUM SIGNED Signed by the renowned Lady Death artist, Steven Hughes. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 LADY DEATH T-SHIRT Illustrated by Steven Hughes; colored by Jason Jensen She¹s the ravishing seductress of the Netherworld. She¹s Lady Death, and now you can wear her! This superb illustration by Steven Hughes is screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt, and is sure to bring out the fiend in everyone! LARGE (LDCTL) $17.95 X-LARGE (LDCTE) $17.95 UNDERTAKER #3 by Beau Smith & Manny Clark; colored by Jason Jensen SPECIAL ORIGIN OF THE UNDERTAKER ISSUE! HIS SECRETS REVEALED! After his bloodthirsty battle with the Embalmer in his corporate tower of terror, The Undertaker uses his powers of darkness to regenerate his wounds. Delirious, The Undertaker remembers long ago, when he was taken from this Earth, and cast into slavery by the Embalmer in the underworld of darkness. Will The Embalmer keep The Undertaker from fulfilling the written Prophesy of Death, his mission in life? Searing is the voice of vengeance. Deafening is the silence of Death. R.I.P. Also available is a Photo Variant Edition. REGULAR‹FC, 32pg (WU030) $2.95 PHOTO‹FC, 32pg (WU03P) $2.95 UNDERTAKER POSTER #3 Illustrated by Rob Brown; colored by Jason Jensen Now you can have the amazing cover art to the Undertaker #2 hanging on your wall! This full-color poster of the Lord of Darkness measures a full 24² x 36² inches! Are you prepared for the FEAST? R.I.P. (WUPS3) FC, 24x36 $7.95 SMILEY ZIPPO LIGHTER Illustrated by Ed Benes You asked for it, and well... we listened! Smiley, the Psychotic Button on his very own Zippo Lighter! The latest in our series of collectible Zippo lighters, this matte black lighter features our ever lovin¹ Smiley doing what he does best! Getting into trouble! Can¹t you just hear Smiley singing ³Come on baybee light my fire!?² (SZL01) (CAUT: 4) Zippo $34.95 SMILEY: THE PSYCHOTIC INFLATABLE Illustrated by Ed Benes An ordinary pool toy this ain¹t! It¹s Smiley as a giant, double-sided, 3 foot inflatable! Just blow him up, and watch the fun begin!!! Caution, not recommended to hang from rear- view mirrors! (SIF01) Inflatable $24.95 SMILEY EMBROIDERED CAP Illustrated by Ed Benes Celebrate Smiley Month with this one-size-fits-all 100% cotton-twill cap featuring Smiley: the Psychotic Button embroidered on the front! Perfect for that special fiend in your life, or show everyone you¹re ³sworn to the black² and wear it yourself! (SCP02) Embroidered Cap $19.95 SMILEY CLOISONNÉ PIN #1 Illustrated by Steven Hughes Hey Baybee, turn that frown upside down with this incredible, magnificent, spectacular, monumental, super-duper, unbelievable, out-of-sight, totally kick @@s, Smiley cloisonné pin! Did we mention that it¹s cool? Trust us, it¹s cool! (SPN01) Pin $6.00 SMILEY STICKER #3 Illustrated by Ivan Reis & Pete Speyer Just imagine Smiley, the Psychotic Button on this die cut, 4² x 5² sticker! What more could anyone ask? Lavishly illustrated by Ivan Reis, this image of the ³Button with the Big Mouth² is of Smiley in his wrestling gear. Don¹t get slammed without one! (SST03) Sticker $3.50 SMILEY: THE PSYCHOTIC FRISBEE Illustrated by Ed Benes Heads up! Smiley has just become a Psychotic Frisbee, and he¹s riding the wild winds on his way towards you! Complete with his stealth retractable bone landing gear stowed in its upright position, (just kidding!) Smiley is ready to take flight! No assembly required! (STPF01) Psychotic Frisbee $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH O/A CRYPTIC WRITINGS OF MEGADETH TRADE PAPERBACK It's a mind-warping visual assault as Chaos! adapts the lyrics of the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum metal band Megadeth in Cryptic Writings of Megadeth! See killer songs such as "Peace Sells," and "Wake Up Dead," come into life in this unblemished collection! Experience the birth of Vic Rattlehead in "Skull Beneath the Skin"! Witness havoc in such songs as "Rattlehead," "Good Mourning/Black Friday," "Killing Is My Business...," and many more! It's rock n' roll for the eyes! Chaos! style! Also included, Cryptic Writings cover gallery. (2MCWT0/STAR08587) FC, 108pg $12.95 ************** EVIL ERNIE: REVENGE #2 SIGNED The man with an eye for all the gory details, Steven Hughes signs this landmark Evil Ernie comic! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 CHIBI-POP MANGA CHIBI-POP MANGA #6 In the Adventures of Tokyo Kid, Tomiko meets some old foes from her past, and she's determined to keep them out of Candyland. Plus, Tomiko comes to life in live-action "Cosplay" photos! Other continuing stories include: Fubuki the Female Ninja, Artifacts Breaker, and the cybertale of Nagi the Coast Guard. In "Hey Japan," we visit anime stores and ask shop owners what's hot from the anime motherland! The "Cosplay" section will feature Japanese anime fans dressed up as Sailor Moon characters. This issue will also reveal the mystery manga artist who will answer the "Ask a Manga Artist" questions. Hmm... who could it be? MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $3.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #73 Elvira's in a beauty-contest frame of mind‹and body‹as she enters the "Miss Lucky Legs" competition, against such formidable opponents as Spooky Suzie and...a hideous alien who's disguised as a hardbody babe. It's a challenge to the Mistress of the Dark's ingenuity to ensure that the winner is at least human in "Lucky Legs!" by Frank Strom, Ronn Sutton, and Bruce Patterson. Also, Skelloween and Princess Pumpkin attempt to convert El's loyal assistant Pierce to their side in "...Or Give Me Death!" by Jo Duffy, Tod Smith, and a surprise guest inker. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #36 Arnold Stanley‹the group's founder who's now a prairie dog‹has had enough of the Soulsearcher's slow path to success, and he takes off to find his fortune. Unfortunately, that leads him to the most depraved Vegas animal act of all time, headed by the evil mutant pig Sooey Generis. Gamble with "Bright Lights, Big City, Small Rodent" by Peter David and Dan Spiegle. Cover by Amanda Conner! b&w, 32pg $2.50 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND SPX FUN-PACK! Two great comics that taste great together! You get the new and improved SPX '98 Comic, a square-bound trade paperback bursting at the seams with 184 pages of strips and stories from Stephen Blue, Marc Hempel, Alex Robinson, Steve Weissman, and more. And as part of this special offer, we'll also throw in the SPX '97 Comic, a massive 128-page omnibus chock full of small press goodness. But that's not all! If you order now, you'll also get two full-color covers by Jeff Smith, James Kochalka, and Frank Cho. That's 312 pulse-pounding pages, all for the unbelievably low price of $6.95. Friends, you do the math ‹ at this price, you can't afford not to buy it! Fun-Pack $6.95 COMIC CAVALCADE DIETY II CATSEYE #1 RED FOIL SCHOOL GIRL EDITION Image's red hot Diety spins off this sexy new title! This exclusive edition features the sultry schoolgirl cover with an exclusive red foil logo. Limited to just 1,000 copies! FC MSRP: $10.00 LILLITH #0 COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Benn Dunn hooks up another action-packed exclusive cover! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies! FC MSRP: $5.95 SNOWMAN 2 #1 COMMEMORATIVE EDITION The luscious Gwynn is featured on this limited new Snowman cover with art by Matt Martin! Limited to just 1,000 copies! FC MSRP: $5.95 CORSAIR PUBLISHING DORK TOWER #4 Now bimonthly! From the pages of Dragon, Shadis, and Pyramid magazine! This issue includes Escape From Dork Tower, a free original boardgame by award-winning game designer James Ernest of Cheapass Games fame. Follow the adventures of fanboys Ken, Matt, Igor, and Carson the Muskrat as they cruise the worlds of gaming, goths, comics, sci-fi, and anime. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CPM MANGA DARK ANGEL #1 by Kia Asamiya The ultimate Japanese sword-and-sorcery tale brought to you by CPM and Kia Asamiya, creator of Steam Detectives and Silent Mobius! As seen in the pages of NewType magazine, Dark Angel has been one of the hottest manga in Japan for years. And now, for the first time in English, American readers will be able to experience it all in its fully- translated glory! It is the story of Dark, a young swordsman and his quest to find the truth about his past. Accompanied by Kyo, his winged female companion, they set off on a quest to find where Dark is from and to learn about the mysteries and secrets that surround his past. In this first all-action issue, Dark is put to his final test by his master, Sou, to test his mettle and see if he is finally ready to leave his master's care and embark on his own. The outcome of this heated test and battle cannot be missed! Mr. Asamiya¹s artwork is stunning and has never been more beautifully rendered. Not to be missed! Additionally, this premiere issue will feature a variant cover illustrated by The Nocturnals creator Dan Brereton. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CALL ME PRINCESS #1 by Tomoko Taniguchi CPM is proud to launch its new shojo (girls') manga line with the creator-owned series, Call Me Princess, by Tomoko Taniguchi. A heart-warming tale of teen romance, Miss Taniguchi¹s intricate art and true-to-life storytelling pull the reader into the story and won¹t let you go. Tomoko Taniguchi¹s work was previously seen in Colleen Doran¹s A Distant Soil. Remember your first high school love? Everyone does. And Call Me Princess will help bring back memories of those innocent days of goo-goo eyes and embarrassed blushes in classrooms and corridors. The story is told through the eyes of Mako, a young freshman, as she is torn between her feelings for her first love, Yo, and newly arrived badboy, Ryu. It¹s a classic love triangle told from a Japanese perspective, which should make for an interesting experience for U.S. readers. And Miss Taniguchi¹s elegant style only serves to make this read a visual pleasure. Additionally, this premiere issue will feature a variant cover illustrated by Colleen Doran. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE LADY OF PHARIS #2 by Ryo Mizuno & Akihiro Yamada The second Record of Lodoss War series continues!! A bond formed in battle is stronger than any other, as our heroine, Flaus, learns. Having met Wort and Beld, protecting an innocent village from demons, the three become fast friends, and they choose to accompany Flaus on her journey. In this second issue, we learn why Lodoss Island has been thrown into chaos as Wort and Beld relate the graphic details of the War of the Gods. The art is beautifully rendered by Akihiro Yamada, a fan of English folk tales, who adds European flavor to his own manga style. The story is masterfully crafted by series creator Ryo Mizuno and offers us an interesting peek at all the other denizens of Lodoss Island. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #3 by Akihiro Ito ALL AGES MANGA! Take The X-Files, mix in some Buffy and Baywatch and you¹ve got Geobreeders! Yoichi teams up with the sweet Takami Sakuragi this issue as the two travel to an amusement park for some R&R. But a relaxing afternoon turns into a nightmare experience when the two are attacked on the ferris wheel by a demon hell-bent on revenge against the Kagura Corporation. Taba quickly learns that Takami is not all sugar and spice as this rollerblading female fireball tackles the demon head on. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH #7 by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi ALL AGES MANGA! Things on Lodoss Island take a turn for the worse. Our heroes find that, no matter how hard they try, their efforts are always in vain, their plans thwarted at every juncture. How is the Grey Witch able to anticipate their every move?! Where do her powers come from? And why is she so intent on destroying Lodoss Island? Ghim has a clue, and lets the others in on what he has been keeping from them. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LEGEND OF LEMNEAR #17 by Kinji Yoshimoto & Satoshi Urushihara Lemnear becomes locked in a deadly struggle with Varohl in his castle. She finds she is seriously outmatched and is unable to turn to an injured Mesh for help. Lemnear also finally learns the truth behind her past and discovers just who she truly is, where she comes from, and why she has such amazing powers. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 MIDNIGHT PANTHER BOOK TWO: FELINE FANATICS TP by Yu Asagiri The second Midnight Panther Graphic Novel ‹ collecting issues #7-12 of the original sold-out manga series! Lou, Kei, and Sonya are a popular trio of female singers who tour the country performing concerts and shows. However, the women have a secret ‹ a deadly secret! The singing act is only a guise for their true profession ‹ high-paid undercover assassins! In this second collection, we find the Pussycats infiltrating a religious cult in order to kill the cult leader, who is determined to rule the world through maniacal subversion. However, it turns out the leader has hypnotic powers, and the Pussycats fall under his spell ‹ and fall victim to his perverted fetishes. All the lust and bust you have come to love continues here in this beautiful collection! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 CPM Manga X UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND BOOK ONE by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: This item is not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $16.95 UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND #11 by Toshio Maeda SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: This item is not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LA BLUE GIRL COLLECTION VOLUME TWO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: This item is not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the UK. (STAR08627) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $16.95 *************** DRAWN & QUARTERLY BERLIN # 6 by Jason Lutes The new installment opens amid the harsh winter of 1929. Gudrun Braun attends her first meeting of the Communist Party, and her estranged husband Otto takes their son Heinz and moves into the National Socialist headquarters. With the dawning of the new year, the relationship between Marthe and Kurt seems exciting and new to Marthe, and she feels inspired to begin a new project: the documentation of the people of Berlin through drawings. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 PEEPSHOW: THE CARTOON DIARY OF JOE MATT NEW PRINTING Peepshow documents in hilarious (and sometimes painful) detail the author's life during a four-year period beginning in 1987. He recounts everything from the gradual deterioration of his long and neurotic relationship with his then-girlfriend to his insatiable obsession with pornography. Funny, compelling, and ultimately tragic. This new printing comes complete with cover flaps and full-color endpapers! (1-896597-27-0) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) SC, 104pg, b&w $14.95 DREAMRIDERS WORKSHOP FLAT BLACK #3 by Andrew J. Lucas & Massimilano Bertuzzi Agent Watanabe continues his investigation of the Haden terrorist cell, while Sifuentes tries to help Crystal find her place after the loss of her husband. Flat Black created by Brett Evill. Bimonthly. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #11 (Nov98) b&w, 32pg $2.95 RABID MONKEY VOL. 2 #4 by Joel Steudler After the monkey's career as a marketing icon comes to an abrupt end, he winds up sold to the World Wide Wrestling Consortium. What kind of havoc ensues when a confused monkey is thrown into an Ultra Tag Team Steel Cage Free For All Deathmatch? The fans of the WWWC find out in a no holds barred action fest. Meanwhile, Professor Lagerstich continues to try to locate the monkey, and his assistant Doctor Monroe makes a startling decision. Color by Off Color Digital Design. FC, 32pg $2.95 DUALITY PRESS VIGIL: PENETRATION by Arvin Loudermilk & Mike Iverson The Bloodline arc continues! Grace initiates an all-out assault against the heavily fortified Vampire Research Center, but unbeknownst to her, a packed and rowdy house is waiting impatiently inside. The doctors are bickering amongst themselves as they struggle to save the father of her baby. The vampire soldiers are chomping at the bit, desperate for another shot at her. And worst of all, the mastermind behind the entire project is busy plotting and scheming for the eventual showdown with his beloved Goddaughter. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES Each Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover Edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Even the unsigned versions have all the special packaging you're used to in Dynamic Forces limited edition autographed comics! Alternates for Everyone Anniversary Packages DARKCHYLDE DYNAMIC FORCES DELIGHTFUL BONUS ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE Includes the thirty-two page Darkchylde Sketchbook featuring a cover by Randy Queen with exclusive, never-before-seen sketches and the Darkchylde: Legacy preview with an interview from Randy Queen. (CAUT: 2) Set (x2) $6.95 CRIMSON DYNAMIC FORCES PREMIERE ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE by Brian Augustyn & Humberto Ramos Featuring a brand-new story by Humberto Ramos (³I am a Top Ten Artist²) and bloodsucking partner Brian Augustyn. Featuring the first full appearance of Lisseth. Also includes a random Dynamic Forces limited edition comic as a bonus! (CAUT: 2) Set (x2) $6.95 SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATES PACKAGE Includes the Jae Lee alternate cover to Spider-Man Chapter One #2 and two random Spider- Man #1 covers. Are these the relaunches, the limited edition alternate covers, or the sunburst covers? Buy and find out. (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $9.95 DYNAMIC FORCES ALTERNATES FOR EVERYONE ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE Presented in celebration of the first anniversary of Dynamic Forces¹ ³Alternates for Everyone² program. Treat yourself to three hot Dynamic Forces. Alternate cover comics for a cool price. (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $9.95 Dark Horse Alternate Covers STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE ANAKIN SKYWALKER DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER #1 DF Exclusive Gold Foil Photo Cover! A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...but wait! Before this happened, there was a young Jedi Knight named Anakin Skywalker who was powerful in the Force. How and why did this young disciple of Obi-Wan Kenobi change allegiances and side with the Emperor? This Anakin Skywalker special is the prime opportunity to find out all the known background information on Anakin Skywalker, the man who would become Darth Vader. Also available signed by artist Steve Crespo. (CAUT: 2) REG.‹FC $10.00 SGN.‹FC $19.95 STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE OBI-WAN KENOBI DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK COVER #1 Glow-in-the-Dark Photo Cover! The original trilogy revealed very little about this great man. We know that he fought in the Clone Wars, and that he was training Anakin to be a Jedi Knight ‹ and failed. This Obi-Wan Kenobi special puts together all the information (and more?) revealed over the past twenty years. It¹s what long-time fans have waited over twenty years for! Also available signed by artist Howard Shum. (CAUT: 2) REG.‹FC $10.00 SGN.‹FC $19.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER #1 The new Angel #1 with a gold foil logo! Angel¹s so popular, he¹s getting his own TV series spin-off from Buffy. So, what else do you need to know? (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE & DRU SIGNED A Buffy comic signed by Spike himself, actor James Marsters. Plus, it¹s signed by writer Christopher Golden. Very cool. (CAUT: 2) FC $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY: THE ORIGIN DYNAMIC FORCES¹ EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER The gold-foil logo cover featuring Buffy Summers. FC $10.00 ************* WildStorm Covers OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRIMSON DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE HARD-TO-GET FOIL COVERS #7 The gold foil versions of the three alternate covers for Crimson #7 done by Humberto Ramos, J. Scott Campbell, and Joe Madureira. Order this item singly and receive a random choice of the variant. Or order this in the three-pack, and get the Humberto Ramos cover signed by Ramos! Limited quantities. (CAUT: 2) SINGLE.‹FC $10.00 PACK‹Set (x3) $29.95 *************** CLIFFHANGER COOL LIMITED EDITION THREE PACK Featuring three limited edition Cliffhanger comics ranging from Danger Girl Gold editions and Battlechasers Chrome editions to Crimson alternate covers, and more. (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $20.00 DC Comics STARS & STRIPES SIGNED #0 The first issue of this fantastic new series signed by artist Lee Moder. Limited quantities. (CAUT: 2) FC $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH SIGNED Signed by painter Alex Ross and writer Paul Dini. Limited quantities. FC $29.95 ************ NIGHT TRIBES SIGNED #1 Signed by writers Christopher Golden and Tom Sniegoski with artist Joyce Chin. Limited to 1,500. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 FLASH SIGNED #150 Signed by writers Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn. Limited to 1,500. (CAUT: 2) FC $24.95 IMPULSE SIGNED #50 Signed by writer Todd Dezago. Limited to 1,500. (CAUT: 2) FC $15.95 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A EDDIE CAMPBELL¹S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUME 3 TP by Eddie Campbell The third installment of Eddie Campbell¹s complex tragedy featuring Bacchus, the ancient, run-down God of Wine; Joe Theseus; and the crazy and cool Eyeball Kid. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, b&w $17.95 O/A GRAFFITI KITCHEN NEW PRINTING by Eddie Campbell A complicated madcap love story in which Alec MacGarry becomes infatuated with the bewitching Georgette. Considered by many to be Campbell's masterpiece. Features a new painted cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 ****************** EGMONT/FLEETWAY 2000 AD #1143-1146 This issue: future cops Judge Dredd and Psi-Judge Anderson fight old foe Orlok in "Return of the Assassin" by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy (this story crosses over with the Dredd saga in current issues of the Judge Dredd Megazine, but they can be read independently of each other). See the aftermath of the Sinister Dexter epic "Eurocrash" in Downlode Tales, a new series by Dan Abnett and Trevor Hairsine. Savor superhero satire with the Balls Brothers in "Balls to Biloxi" by John Wagner and Kevin Walker. Plus, the acclaimed short story series Pulp Sci-Fi returns with various creators and deep space drama in "Mercy Heights II" by John Tomlinson and Neil Googe as it nears its climax. Weekly. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg (Note Price) $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #54 Criminal mastermind Nero Narcos makes his powerplay for control of Mega-City One in Part 3 of "Judge Dredd: The Narcos Connection," by John Wagner, Andrew Currie, and Steve Tappin. (This story crosses over with the Dredd saga in current issues of 2000 AD, but they can be read independently of each other.) For 17 years Judge Dredd starred in his own daily newspaper strip. This issue begins re-presenting a classic tale from this source by John Wagner, Alan Grant, and Ian Gibson. Plus, there's part three of the Preacher story "Hunters" by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, reprinted from the award-winning DC Vertigo series. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS FC, 52pg (Note Price) $6.95 EH! PRODUCTIONS B-THEATER VIDEO MAGAZINE #1 (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG. DEBBIE ROCHON COVER‹Magazine $5.95 NUDE ROXANNE MICHAELS COVER‹Magazine $7.95 CHEYENNE AUTUMN MEGA CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x10), 4x6, FC $10.00 CHRISSY MOUNTJOY X-POSED TRADING CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x18), 4x6, FC $10.00 SINFUL CHRISSY MEGA CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x10), 4x6, FC $10.00 SOPHIA LADAERE MEGA CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x10), 4x6, FC $10.00 CHRISTINE¹S ADDICTION: A VAMPIRE¹S TALE UNRATED VIDEO (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 VAMPIRE CARMILLA UNRATED VIDEO (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 EL CAPITAN THE COLLECTED STRAY BULLETS VOL. #2 by David Lapham Reprints issues five through eight of the critically-acclaimed and Eisner Award-winning series Stray Bullets, including the first appearance of everyone's favorite nihilist, Amy Racecar! The Collected Stray Bullets Series is a perfect introduction for new readers. Plus it looks like a million bucks on the shelf next to the first volume! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #9 (Sep98) SC, 7x10, 132pg, b&w $11.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE COLLECTED STRAY BULLETS VOL. #1 by David Lapham Reprints the first four, hard-to-find issues of the critically-acclaimed and Eisner Award- winning series, Stray Bullets. Filled with the many varied, emotionally-charged stories fans have come to expect in every issue of Stray Bullets. It¹s the perfect answer to anyone asking, ³What¹s this Stray Bullets book about, anyway?² And, of course, for regular readers, this ³pulp-styled² book looks darn good up on the bookshelf! (STAR08236) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $11.95 *************************** ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS ARIA VARIANT #1 Issue 1 of Avalon Studio's modern day faerie tale by Brian Holguin and hot new artistic talent Jay Anacleto gets a rare variant, penciled cover by Michael Turner. Get to know the sexy and savvy Faerie that the rest of the comic world is falling in love with in this collectible first issue. (CAUT: 2) FC $9.95 BLACK PANTHER VARIANT #1 The Black Panther goes solo in the acclaimed Marvel Knights series by Chris Priest and Mark Texiera. Get a gorgeous variant cover of the collectible first issue illustrated by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. (CAUT: 2) FC $9.95 COVEN FANTOM GOLD EXCLUSIVE #1 Fantom is The Coven's half-vampire femme fatale and one of their most popular characters. Now you can satisfy your thirst for Fantom with your own extremely limited gold foil edition Coven: Fantom #1! Written by Jeph Loeb with gorgeous art by Ian Churchill, this exclusive edition is sure to be a huge collector's item! (CAUT: 2) FC $9.95 COVEN VARIANT #5 Can¹t get enough of Coven¹s Fantom? How about Fantom¹s first appearance as the Goblin Queen? Yes it¹s that issue! This is the scarce variant limited edition cover of Coven #5, featuring art by Ian Churchill! (CAUT: 2) FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EARTH X SKETCHBOOK A guidebook featuring 25 never-before-seen character sketches by Alex Ross ‹ plus the entire contents of the Wizard Earth X Special. These illustrations unveil the bizarre near- future versions of Dr. Strange, Union Jack, Black Bolt, the Inhumans, Machine Man, the Hulk, and many more. Includes insider notes by Jim Krueger. PC, 48pg $3.99 ****************** HEROES RETURN VARIANT #4 This is it! Written by Peter David with art by Salvador Larroca, this is the cataclysmic conclusion to the series that will decide the fate of the Heroes Reborn Universe! (CAUT: 2) FC $4.95 JUDGMENT DAY SOURCEBOOK A behind-the-scenes look at Alan Moore's reboot of the Extreme Universe and all of Rob Liefeld's characters! Featuring great Chris Sprouse art under an amazing Rob Liefeld cover! (CAUT: 2) FC $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KABOOM PRELUDE GOLD LOGO EDITION #1 This is an extremely limited, exclusive Gold Logo Edition of Kaboom Prelude featuring an explosive story by Jeph Loeb and artist Jeff Matsuda! This exclusive edition also includes original design sketches shown for the first time in Kaboom Prelude! FC $10.00 ************* KABOOM EXCLUSIVE GOLD VARIANT #2 Geof¹s adventures with the Kaboom Gloves continue in issue 2 featuring a limited gold foil logo cover. By Jeph Loeb and Jeff Matsuda. (CAUT: 2) FC $4.95 STONE VARIANT LIMITED EDITION COVER #1 Stone returns as a regular ongoing title! The main character from the original miniseries returns to face his ³shadow² self in a battle that could cost him his very soul. Get this super-rare variant white cover limited to only 5,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STONE STONECHROME EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #2 Get a gorgeous ³Stonechrome² chromium cover edition of Stone 2. The mystery of Gerry¹s ³shadow² self becomes even deeper when he meets a woman with a terrifying secret! Limited quantities. FC $14.95 *************** STONE PREVIEW LIMITED EDITION Featuring the first appearance of Stone. (CAUT: 2) FC $9.95 XENA VS. CALLISTO LITHOGRAPH The battle all Xena fans crave, warrior heroine Xena vs. Archenemy Callisto, captured on a beautiful lithograph. Xena and her arch enemy Callisto match spear against sword in a brand-new lithograph by fan-favorite artist Dave DeVries. 22² x 28² fully painted art. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 22x28, FC $24.95 XENA LITHOGRAPH Alex Ross has created a stunning original image of Xena, adding a truly realistic quality to the fantasy Warrior Princess! This huge 22² x 28² litho comes with a certificate from Wizard Authentic. Quantities are strictly limited! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #7 (Jul98) FC, 22x28, FC $24.95 MADMAN LIMITED VARIANT FIGURE Michael Allred's Madman enters the action figure arena with the popular Big Blast series! Madman stands 8" tall and features 16 points of articulation and comes with several weapons! This variant edition features an all-new paint scheme and was packed at only one per case! (CAUT: 2) Figure $19.95 MAGE LIMITED EDITION VARIANT FIGURE Graphitti Designs takes on the Independents with Mage action figure! Matt Wagner's modern hero stands 8" tall and features 16 points of articulation. This variant edition features a glow-in-the-dark bat and was strictly limited! Mage is the most poseable and playable action figure of its kind! Not available in the mass market toy stores! (CAUT: 2) Figure $19.95 SHAFT WHITE VARIANT FIGURE Don¹t wait to get the leader of the Awesome superteam Youngblood, in a limited variant action figure. White Shaft comes with all white body armor and features several weapon accessories! (CAUT: 2) Figure $9.95 FANTAGRAPHICS HATE VOL. 5: BUDDY¹S GOT THREE MOMS TP by Peter Bagge Anti-hero Buddy Bradley is now settled in New Jersey and back living with his girlfriend in his parent¹s basement. This volume covers issues #21-25, including the death of Pops Bradley, the return of Stinky, the infamous "shtup" scene between Lisa and Babs Bradley¹s ex (and her subsequent switch to lesbianism), and much more! (1-56097-335-8) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $16.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #213 Carol Lay, the award-winning, universally-lauded author of the internationally syndicated ³Story Minute² strip makes her TCJ cover and interview debut. Also, writer Bob Haney, the man behind Metamorpho and the Teen Titans, and a co-creator of the Doom Patrol, holds forth in funny, scabrous fashion about his career in comics ‹ an interview that¹ll make you look at mainstream comics in a new way, not to be missed! Also, the best news and reviews the industry has to offer! MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg, b&w $5.95 THE BRADLEYS #2 by Peter Bagge Featuring a new cover and color back cover strip by Bagge, issue #2 of this reprint mini- series dishes up some of the best Bradley family stories from their early Neat Stuff days, including the short stories ³Mom Power!² and ³Brotherly Love.² These hilarious bits from the mid-1980s perfectly complement the Hate trade paperbacks and, surprisingly, have not been seen by many Hate readers. With the end of Hate, this is about the only way to get your Buddy and the Bradleys fix! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (2 of 6) $2.95 COMPLETE CRUMB COMICS VOLS. 1-5 SIGNED BOXED SET by R. Crumb For the first time, Fantagraphics offers this special boxed set of the first five volumes of The Complete Crumb Comics! The handsome slipcase includes a custom-designed, two- color, 8 1/2² x 11² silkscreened print created exclusively for this set and autographed by Crumb himself! Each boxed set will arrive shrinkwrapped with the silkscreen ‹ suitable for framing ‹ facing out for consumers to view. The slipcase is a dark, blood red chosen by Crumb and hot-stamped with The Complete Crumb Comics logo on the spine and sides. Five 144-page trade paperbacks in black and white (with some color), one custom slipcase and one signed 2-color silkscreen print! MATURE READERS Set (x5 w/Slipcase) $99.95 COMPLETE CRUMB COMICS SIGNED SLIPCASE Do you already have all of the Complete Crumb Comics volumes? Well then, get the slipcase and silkscreen print (signed by Crumb) without the books! Each slipcase holds five volumes of The Complete Crumb Comics, and the autographed silkscreen fits comfortably in the slipcase or can be removed for framing! Ships shrinkwrapped with the silkscreen displayed on the outside of the slipcase for easy viewing. Slipcase (w/Print) $34.95 NAUGHTY BITS VOL. 5: BITCHY BUTCH TP by Roberta Gregory Roberta Gregory's most prominent character, Bitchy Bitch, is a permanently PMS¹d and PO¹d embodiment of the heterosexual female id. Bitchy Butch is Bitchy Bitch¹s lesbian doppleganger, motivated equally by anger and fear, though for different reasons than her counterpart. Bitchy Butch features the lead story ³A Butch is Born,² which hilariously details the virtues and pitfalls of the 1970s feminist movement. A must-have work of social criticism told in satirical form, from one of the pioneers of underground comics. (1-56097- 349-8) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $9.95 STEVEN COMIX #1 by Doug Allen Steven Comix #1 marks the first time that everyone¹s favorite depraved child alcoholic is starring in his own standard format comic book series. Let¹s eat some paste and rejoice, no? In this fresh new collection of the popular weekly strip, ³Dumpy² offers advice and helpful tips on scavenging through piles of filthy, disgusting trash. Steven¹s ³supporting² characters battle it out to see who¹s the biggest loser, while observing the effects of beat poetry on flies! Dear lord, can this be legal? It¹s an exciting new addition to the Fantagraphics family! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 POGO VOL. 1 2ND PRINTING by Walt Kelly Relive the humor and beatuy of Walt Kelly¹s timeless creation with this first volume, which includes not only the earliest syndicated strips, but also the pre-syndicated strips that Kelly created for the New York Star in 1948 (which are otherwise impossible to find). Pogo transcended the funny animal strip tradition. At its core, Kelly¹s strip was a reincarnation of vaudeville, and its routines were often laced with humor derived from pure slapstick. To that, Kelly added the remarkably fanciful and inventive language of his characters ‹ a Œsouthern fried¹ dialect that lent itself readily to his characters¹ propensity to take things literally and permitted an unblinking delight in puns. One of the greatest comic strips of all time! (1-56097-018-9) SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $9.95 POGO VOLS. 3-8 PACK by Walt Kelly Stock up all at once on these six volumes of Fantagraphics¹ award-winning Pogo series and get them for the price of five! That¹s a free $10 copy of one of the greatest comic strips in the medium¹s history with each set! Each volume includes an introduction from CBG and Comics Journal columnist R.C. Harvey who proclaims, ³Without Pogo, there might never have been a Doonesbury.² But don¹t believe him ‹ find out for yourself! Pack (x6) $49.75 USAGI YOJIMBO VOL. 1: THE RONIN NEW PRINTING TP by Stan Sakai Collects all the classic, original (before he got his own comic) Usagi stories from Albedo, Critters, Doomsday Squad, and the Usagi Yojimbo Summer Special. Set in 17th century Japan, the age of civil wars has barely ended and the Shogun has established power. The samurai is the ruling class throughout the land, following a warrior¹s code of honor known as Bushido. Usagi Yojimbo Vol. 1 chronicles this time of settling unrest and political intrigue, told through the story of a wandering and masterless samurai named Miyamoto Usagi, a.k.a. Usagi Yojimbo! This is where Usagi started ‹ don¹t miss out! (0-930193- 35-0) SC, 6x9, 144pg, b&w (Note Price) $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN Usagi Yojimbo Signed Hardcover Sale Fantagraphics is offering these books at 40% or more off the listed cover price! All of them feature signed and numbered plates by Stan Sakai, and all of them include story or art material that's not in the softcover versions. O/A USAGI YOJIMBO BOOK 5: LONE GOAT AND KID S&N HC by Stan Sakai Originally published at $34.95! In addition to all the comics from the original Usagi Volume 5 (including the classic "Lone Goat and Kid") and an introduction by Stan Lee, this hardcover includes an original full-color back cover, original endpapers, and the 12- page "How I Draw Usagi" featurette! (1-56097-088-X) HC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w (Note Price) $19.95 O/A USAGI YOJIMBO BOOK 7: GEN¹S STORY S&N HC by Stan Sakai Originally published at $39.95! The final installments of the Fantagraphics Usagi issues, featuring the final fate of Gen the rhino mercenary and the return of Kitsune. This volume also includes a brand new Usagi story by Stan seen nowhere else, "Hebi," and of course Stan¹s John Hancock on each and every copy. Introduction by Sergio Aragonés. (1-56097- 305-6) HC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w (Note Price) $23.95 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #11 by Chris Ware This issue continues the Harvey award-winning Jimmy Corrigan epic begun in Acme #5, centering around 1890s 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. (STAR08619) MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $4.50 FRANK VOL. 2 by Jim Woodring The wordless Frank stories operate largely on dream logic, so they¹re easy to understand but difficult to explain. Woodring¹s brilliant use of color, coupled with a multiplicity of meaning, makes the Harvey nominated Frank both a beautiful children¹s book and a serious, thoughtful look into the questions, enigmas, and essential mysteries of life. This volume features over 90 pages, with many stories in full color, and the complete ³Frank¹s Real Pa² epic. (STAR08589) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, PC $16.95 ************ Eros Comix *************** All Eros Comics products are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ****************** BUSTLINE COMBAT #1 by Dementia (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 EROS GN 41: COLEY RUNNING WILD BOOK FOUR: THE DESTINY COAST TP by John Blackburn (1-56097-360-9) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EROS GN 16: COLEY RUNNING WILD BOOK ONE: THE BLADE AND THE WHIP TP by John Blackburn (STAR03189) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 144pg, b&w $16.95 EROS GN 33: COLEY RUNNING WILD BOOK TWO: CAGED HEAT TP by John Blackburn (STAR06898) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 144pg, b&w $16.95 ********************* VIXXXEN: THE ADVENTURES OF SELEN VOLUME 3 TP by Luca Tarlazzi (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VIXXXEN: THE ADVENTURES OF SELEN VOLUME 2 TP by Luca Tarlazzi (CAUT: 3) (1-56097359-5) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $14.95 ************************** BETTY BY THE HOUR PACK by Trillo, Maicas & Bernet (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x6) $14.95 DAGGER OF BLOOD PACK by John Blackburn (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3) $8.85 Eros MangErotica SILKY WHIP EXTREME #1 by Oh! Great (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES #7 by Kondom (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 THE SEX-PHILES #5 by Tamaoki Benkyo (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 MANGEROTICA GN 1: COUNTDOWN SEX BOMBS GRAPHIC NOVEL NEW PRINTING by Hiroyuki Utatane (1-56097-231-9) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg $19.95 WINGDING ORGY: HOT TAILS EXTREME #3 SECOND PRINTING by Toshiki Yui (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg $3.95 HOT TAILS PACK by Toshiki Yui (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x11) $37.30 STAR OF THE MONTH HOT TAILS GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL. 2 by Toshiki Yui (STAR08592) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 176pg, b&w $19.95 **************** FATHOM PRESS STAIN #6 by Various John Specht and Mike Joseph bring you H.P. Lovecraft¹s haunting tale ³Fisherman at Falcon Point,² along with the final installment of Reeka by Specht, Joseph, and Todd Terrill. Also, the preview of Tim Tyler¹s Frankenstein and work by John Nordland II. Cover by Mike Deodate, Jr. Alternate cover by Tim Tyler. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.00 FORSHADOW #2 by Specht, Joseph, & Staats The elusive Noria falls into the dark world of street life and white slavery. When the woman she befriends is found murdered, and the men who committed the crime walk on a technicality, she kills them one by one, and leaves Marcus and the FBI to try and fit the pieces together. Includes work by Tim Vigil and John Nordland II. Cover by Steve Bissete. Alternate cover by Michael Bair. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.50 TIM TYLER ALPHA & OMEGA PORTFOLIO Beings of Ultimate Light versus Beings of Incredible Darkness! Cosmic Gods!! Five 10² x 15² plates!!!! Tim Tyler¹s first portfolio comes in a signed and numbered envelope. Limited to 1,000. Portfolio (x5) $10.00 FIVE STAR COMICS MORGAN STONE #1 by Mark A. Lester THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY‹The first issue begins with a tale of a demonic spaghetti western set in a deco/gothic modern day New York city. Ghosts, goblins, spooks, and monsters. A dark world unfolds as a ³back-from-the-dead² Morgan Stone finds himself a reluctant sherriff of the occult. b&w, 24pg $2.95 FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED #7 This issue marks the return to comics of comics legends Alex Nino and Pablo Marcos. Both of these legendary artists have been absent from the comics scene, and FFFI brings them back this issue with new original stories! Alex Nino blasts back onto the comics scene with a spellbinding 20-page story, while Pablo Marcos makes his return with an eye- catching 14-page painted tale. Also spotlighted in this issue are exciting writer/artist combinations Alan Grant/Jon Haward and Matt Nixon/Steven Rupp. Plus, the next segment of writer Elio Leone's and artist Tom Grindberg's captivating drama, SpaceJackers, will also be included. There is something for everyone in this anthology magazine! NOTE: Editorial content subject to change. Magazine, FC $5.99 FULL BLEED STUDIOS OFFERED AGAIN O/A PITT LIMITED EDITION ALTERNATE COVER #14 by Richard Pace & Dale Keown An astonishing alternate cover to the classic Pitt #14! Limited to 5,000 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $8.00 O/A PITT POSTCARD COLLECTION A booklet full of ³usable² full-color Pitt art. Send twelve to your friends, and still have one for yourself! Includes never-before-seen Keown Pitt art. 24 post cards per set. Set (x24), FC $9.95 ************* GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER MONTHLY #15 In the Land-locked Ark, Dark Elf anti-hero Malus Darkblade goes up against a Witch Elf queen and her Lord in search of the Gem of Truth and Lies. Kal Jerico, the coolest Bounty Hunter on the Hive World of Necromunda finds himself battling against the Redemptionist when he has to rescue his malodorous sidekick from the hands of these religious zealots. We find our three stout heroes battling to save their home of Karak Kadrin, with axes and hammers flying left and right, its seem likely that Chaos is gonna get a right good kickin¹ But will the Dwarflords finally find rest and respite! All this, plus another episode of Inquisitor and a short comic from Dan Abnett and Kev Hopgood. b&w, 44pg $2.95 INFERNO! #12 In "Daemonblood," a Sister of Battle and an Ultramarine Space Marine are locked in mortal combat with a hideous deamon of Chaos, at stake is more than their lives ‹ this is a fight for their very souls! In "Rite Bate," there's more chaotic goblin mayhem from Wayne England and Andy Jones. In "Deliverance," Gav Thorpe presents another tale of Penal Trooper Cage. Since the last story, Cage has been promoted to Lieutenant, and the Last Chancers have been shipped out to defend a world against a Tyranid invasion. The "Family Curse" is another superb illustrated feature from Ralph Horsley. Through a series of stone tablets, Ralph tells the woeful story of a noble Bretonnian family, cursed by an ancestor. Two Witchhunters with totally differing methods must overcome their differences when they are thrown together in desperate struggle against the twisted followers of Chaos from the "Forest of Shadows." All this, plus more including a superb cover painting of The Last Chancers from Kenson Low. b&w, 68pg $6.95 GEMSTONE EC Comics ACES HIGH #4 Featuring "The Green Kids" by George Evans, "The Good Luck Piece" by Bernie Krigstein, "The Novice and the Ace" by Wally Wood, and "Home Again" by Jack Davis. Cover by George Evans. FC, (4 of 5) $2.50 IMPACT #4 "The Lonely One" by Jack Davis, "Fall in Winter" by Graham Ingels, "The Biter End" by Reed Crandall, and "Country Doctor" by George Evans. Cover by Jack Davis. FC, (4 of 5) $2.50 VAULT OF HOROR #28 "Deadly Beloved" by Johnny Craig, "Top Billing" by Reed Crandall, "The Purge" by Bernie Krigstein, and "All For Gnawt" by "Ghastly" Graham Ingels. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 CRIME SUSPENSTORIES ANNUAL #6 Collects Crime SuspenStories #24-27 completely including covers in one handy trade paperback-sized volume! FC $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRIME SUSPENSTORIES PACK #1 Crime SuspenStories #1-13 complete! Set (x13) $24.50 O/A SHOCK SUSPSENSTORIES COLLECTORS PACK The entire run! All 18 issues of Shock SuspenStories in one pack! Set (x18) $36.00 EC Library STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE VAULT OF HORROR SET Five individual volumes containing the complete 29-issue run of Vault of Horror, the greatest horror series in the history of comics! Shot from the original art and presented in crystal clear black and white (with covers in color). 5 volumes in slipcase. (STAR06037) Set (x5) $110.00 Overstreet Guides STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE QUALITY HEROES COVER #28 By Robert M. Overstreet Still available. The "Bible" of serious comic collectors for more than a quarter century is still available in its 28th edition "Quality Heroes" cover with a wide array of Golden Age heroes. (STAR07592) SC $18.00 HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 2ND EDITION by Ted Hake Batman, Superman, Buck Rogers, Dick Tracy, James Bond, Captain Marvel, The Beatles, Spider-Man, and 342 other characters included! This book is a must-have for any serious collector! Huge new color section! (STAR07934) SC $24.95 THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME III (A-J) Ernie Gerber's fantastic Photo-Journals are a serious collector's dream come true, and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide To Marvel Comics are 11" x 14" hardcover books which illustrate the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. (STAR00178) HC $29.95 GIANT ASS PUBLISHING HOTHEAD PAISAN #21 by Diane DiMassa She¹s baack! It¹s further adventures of the homicidal lesbo terrorist, and she¹s never been more pungent...or more on target. MATURE READERS b&w, 5x8 $3.50 GLADSTONE UNCLE SCROOGE #321 Includes one of Carl Barks¹ most acclaimed tales ³The Horse-Radish Story,² in which Scrooge must deliver a cargo of horseradish to the unscrupulous Chisel McSue or forfeit his fortune. The problem? It¹s been lost at sea for centuries. Plus, ³Fear of Frying,² a European Gyro Gearloose tale where Daisy Duck tries to give the brilliant inventor some cooking tips, with predictably disastrous results! Finally, in Daniel Branca¹s ³Cops for a Day,² Scrooge and Donald must back up Scrooge¹s boast that he can do a better job upholding the law in Duckburg than the police chief. FC, 64pg $6.95 WALT DISNEY¹S COMICS #636 Donald stars in Carl Barks¹ ³The Runaway Train² in which Huey, Dewey, and Louie use applied physics and higher mathematics to help Uncle Scrooge avoid a train disaster. Then, in ³Tracked² by Noel Van Horn, Mickey and Pluto decide to test out some tracking skills Mickey¹s read about in a new book, and discover that some books are off the mark. Plus, Daisy Duck stars in Janet Gilbert¹s ³Happy Birthday...Birthday...Birthday² which proves that you should be careful what you wish for when Daisy gets in a trapped in a time loop when she wishes that every day were her birthday. FC, 64pg $6.95 GUNDOG COMICS ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: LIVE FROM THE MOON #3 by Larry Young & Matt Smith When Channel Seven newsman Dave Archer tells his crew to take a flying leap, Heck and Annie opt instead for one giant one. The first folks to set foot on the moon in over forty years discover not a deserted world but a whole new meaning to the phrase ³Man in the Moon.² This third issue features a two-page back-up story by Young and Kieron Dwyer (Superman: The Dark Side), as well as the cover colors of series colorist Matt Hollingsworth (Preacher). b&w, 24pg (3 of 5) $2.95 GUNNER #3 by Eric Yonge NSA Special Agent John Gunner's attempt to keep his professional and private life separate fails when a powerful U.S. Senator with a personal vendetta marks him for death. Meanwhile, Baun worries that his narcoleptic episodes are somehow connected to the assassin known only as the Portrait. Plus, will the tragic events from this issue force Chuck to leave for good? b&w, 32pg $2.95 HAPPY PREDATOR FRED THE POSSESSED FLOWER #6 by Happy THE ORIGIN OF FRED‹This pivotal episode as the X-Angel, Lucifer, narrating his ascension from heaven, not to mention the who, what, and where of everybody;s favorite possessed flower, Fred. Plus, guest appearances from the Four Horsemen and the Rev¹rend Timmy Taggert! b&w, 28pg $2.95 HARDCORE STUDIOS MEGAPOLIS BLUE #1 by Eric Alan Nelson & James Brochey SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.50 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA: WORLD'S END #3 Vampirella Monthly #15 by Conway, Grant, Zircher, Texeira, & Martin The stunning conclusion to ³World's End!² Drakulon has been destroyed! Vampirella must overcome incredible odds to fight the forces of Heaven itself, with the fate of the world at stake! Also includes the final chapter to the bonus Pantha story illustrated by Mark Texeira. ZIRCHER COVER‹FC, 32pg $2.95 FINCH COVER‹FC, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRELLA / LADY DEATH #1 GOLD EDITION by Conway, Grant, & Small, Jr. Vampirella and Lady Death collide in this mega-crossover event. Written by David Conway and Steven Grant, with artwort by Louis Small, Jr. Limited to 300. Cover by Nelson. FC, 40pg, (Note Price) $29.95 VAMPIRELLA: WORLD'S END #1 PANTHA ALTERNATE by Conway, Grant, & Texeira This edition features a limited alternate Pantha cover by Mark Texeira. Each issue of World's End includes an exclusive Pantha story written by David Conway and Steven Grant with artwork by Texeira. Limited to 1,500. FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MINI-LITHOGRAPH #2 by Louis Small, Jr. Comic-sized, premium lithograph by artist Louis Small, Jr., measures at 6 1/2" x 10 1/4" and is printed on heavy-weight lithograph paper. Limited to 500 orders. Lithograph, 6x10 $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA: BLOOD LUST LIMITED HARDCOVER EDITION by James Robinson & Joe Jusko This premium quality leather-bound hardcover includes an all-new epilogue chapter unavailable anywhere else. Beautifully produced, this collectible features the critically acclaimed fully painted ³Blood Lust² epic by Jusko. Comes in a leather slipcase with an exclusive tipped in lithograph signed and numbered by Jusko. HC, 64pg, FC $95.00 ************** HARVEY ENTERTAINMENT HARVEY: THE MAGAZINE FOR KIDS #7 Harvey¹s biggest stars‹Casper, Richie Rich, Baby Huey, Little Audrey, Little Lotta, Wendy the Witch, and others‹are back in this all-new, slick full-color monthly magazine! It¹s comics combined with great illustrated children¹s stories, innovative new games, puzzles, kid¹s jokes, and many never-before-seen features, both entertaining and educational! Magazine, FC $2.95 HEAVY METAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPS IN JUNE, 1999 HEAVY METAL SUMMER 1999 F.A.K.K.2 MOVIE SPECIAL by Kevin Eastman & Simon Bisley SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 120pg $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A F.A.K.K.2 STATUE This cold-cast porcelain statue, sculpted by Susumu Sugita and based on the designs of Kevin Eastman and Simon Bisley, is molded in the likeness of F.A.K.K.2, the main character from the new animated Heavy Metal movie of the same name. Standing over 15² tall, the hand-painted, individually-numbered piece is limited to only 5,000 copies. Statue (Note Price) $295.00 *********** HELIKON COMICS GALAXION #11 by Tara Tallan Captured? Alone? Drugged? Going mad? Aria struggles to understand what has happened to her as she wanders through a nightmarish reality. Who are the alien Miesti? Find out in this issue! b&w, 24pg $2.75 HIGHWATER BOOKS CAVE IN by Brian Ralph Follow the adventures of a mole man as he makes his way through a strange underground world of giant worms, mummies, and zombie mole men. Who would have thought a simple quest for food would be so difficult? This completely wordless story is perfect for children as young as five. Grown-ups will love it, too! Featuring the work of Brian Ralph who has appeared in Wired and the New York Post. (0-9665363-3-9) SC, 96pg, b&w $12.95 HORSE PRESS ESCAPO GN by Paul Pope The new graphic novel by Paul Pope is a life-affirming romance set in a Fellini-esque circus. The three Escapo stories introduce a scarfaced escape artist who falls in love with Aerobella, a beautiful, but distant, tightrope walker. Follow Escapo through a series of surprising, thrilling scenes as he strikes a deal with Death, escapes numerous life- threatening traps, and puts his heart on the line to win the heart of Aerobella. Drawn in a crisp black and white which read like ³drawn poems.² Published in an oversize 8 1/2² x 11² format. Available in hardcover (limited to 1,500) or softcover. Hardcover comes with tipped-in signature plate and full-color slip cover. SGN. HC‹8x10, 112pg, PC $19.95 SC‹8x10, 112pg, PC $9.95 I € BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #1 THIRD PRINTING Specially priced at just $1.00! What better way for new readers to decide whether to take the plunge into the Thieves & Kings saga than to try out the first issue? b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $1.00 IRONCAT IRONCAT #1 by Masaomi Kanzaki Studio Ironcat brings more of manga great Masaomi Kanzaki's work to America. This time it's the company's namesake ‹ Iron Cat, a.k.a. Sakura Momoguri, a reluctant heroine. While hurrying to school one morning, Sakura "runs into" a mysterious black cat who desperately needs her help. Find out the secret that turns a normal schoolgirl into the powerful Iron Cat! MATURE AUDIENCE b&w, 32pg $2.95 CRUSHER JOE #5 by Haruka Takachiho For a price, there is nothing a true Crusher won't do! Haruka Takachiho's sci-fi classic continues as Joe, along with his rag-tag team, must choose between destroying his father's legacy or losing his ship and everyone onboard. A Crusher's life is always on the line, one way or another! b&w, 32pg $2.95 FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOL. 2 #5 If you think professional wrestling is the stuff, then you haven't seen anything yet! Futaba enters the ring, along with a myriad of other fighters, including some of the most bizarre wrestlers this side of the WWF. How do you battle a guy who has the ability to morph? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOL. 2 #4 The sky is falling?! Miyu and Maika, a.k.a. the Hyper Dolls, are faced with the formidable Starfish foe! Will they be able to destroy this monster before it destroys the world? Also, what is it with these Chaos guys, and why are they so interested in the girls? b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOL. 4 #1 by Toshihiro Hirano & Narumi Kakinouchi The Vampire Miyu Mythos continues with Volume 4 of Toshihiro Hirano and Narumi Kakinouchi's tale. The remaining western Shinma are still after Yui in order to make sure that Miyu is vanquished for good. However, Yui and her friends aren't going to give up easily! b&w, 32pg $2.95 SEXY FRUIT VALKYR VOL. I #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, Germany or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 FEMME KABUKI #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOL. 4 #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 IRONHORSE COMICS DIDYMOUS, THE NIGHT AND DAY WORLDS #1 by Belmore, Mullan, Leyva, & Corson According to legend, an ancient evil will rise to threaten the twin worlds of Didymous. Six heroes will rise and save both worlds. In this book, the six meet and begin on the path towards fulfilling their destiny. b&w, 48pg, (1 of 12) $2.50 JACKHAMMER PRODUCTIONS All Jackhammer Production products are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. MAXIMUM MANGA X COMIX #1 by Various (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL NUDE COVER‹b&w $4.95 EXPLICIT/NUDE COVER‹b&w $5.95 MONEY SHOT COVER‹b&w $6.95 BAD CANDY COMIX #1 by Various (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL NUDE `COVER‹b&w $4.95 EXPLICIT/NUDE COVER‹b&w $5.95 MONEY SHOT COVER‹b&w $6.95 MAXIMUM MANGA TRADING CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x18), FC $10.00 WET TRADING CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x18), FC $10.00 JOE CHIAPETTA SILLY DADDY: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY TP by Joe Chiapetta A Xeric Award winner. A re-edited collection of Silly Daddy #10-12 and #16 with an introduction by Dave Sim and a shocker of a new essay. In the future (2014), people will be physically tagged like cattle using bar code tattoos. As spaceships cruise past, Silly Daddy and his teenage daughter take an old-fashioned road trip across the country. Have a Virtual Reality Happy Meal. Ride a space-age gesso glider. Stay away from hi-tech cops and psycho teenage chicks. Rediscover the lost love of your life and try to survive that one big death in your family ‹ if you can. SC, 96pg $8.95 KASO COMICS RISEN AND THE DEAD #1 by Earl Geier The evil demi-god Molech, who has been freed from centuries of imprisonment, now walks the earth in search of his stolen power. Only Seraph, the incarnation of Light, can stop him. But she cannot do it alone, so she calls on six exceptional people to aid her in the coming war between Good and Evil. A war that will have a devastating effect on them all. b&w, 24pg $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #31 DON'T FEAR THE REAPER‹The Knights have faced many perils over the years, from horrible monsters to deadly traps. But are the Knights ready to face the wrath of B.A. as a killer GM?!? Will their characters survive to gain experience points? Should they have brought a good book? Find out in this killer issue! Plus, feature articles geared to a gamer's perspective. b&w, 40pg $2.95 KNIGHTSTONE TEKKEN 2 #1 by Kim, McDaniel & Guichet, & Madison Part 1 (of 4)‹Knightstone is back! And an all-new installment of the Tekken saga! After the events that occurred during the first saga, Kazuya Mishima continues his bid for world domination against his father, Heihachi Mishima. Paul, Nina, Jun, Lei, King, Law and the other Tekken warriors return to stop the elder Mishima's evil dream of world conquest from being realized. Featuring the dynamic art of Walter McDaniel (Deadpool) and Yvel Guichet (Batman Chronicles), and a new lower cover price of $1.95 for 32 full-color pages! RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #5 (May98) FC, 32pg $1.95 TEKKEN 2 #1 NINA WILLIAMS PHOTO COVER EDITION by Kim, Guichet & McDaniel, Madison & Paul The deadly female assassin Nina Williams is brought to life in a seductive live-action photo cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TEKKEN SAGA #1 by Kim, McDaniel & Guichet, & Madison If you missed out on the first installment of the Tekken saga, this is your chance to correct that mistake. Based on the Sony Playstation and Arcade video game smash, Tekken comes to America. Follow Kazuya, Paul, Nina, Jun, Lei, King, and the others as they compete in the first Iron Fist tournament. FC, 32pg $2.95 ******************** TEKKEN POSTER #1 by Walter McDaniel & Abraham Madison The first issue of Tekken is now available in its own 22² x 34² poster. NOTE: Previously solicited as "Kazuya Poster". RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #3 (Mar98) Poster, 22x34, FC $4.95 LAST GASP TWENTY SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (0-86719-470-7) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, FC $14.95 COLLECTED CHECKERED DEMON ANTHOLOGY VOL. 1 HC by S. Clay Wilson; introduction by Leonardo DiCaprio SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (0-86719-384-0) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. This item may already be available in some markets. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 300pg, b&w (Note Price) $40.00 LES CARTOONISTES DANGEREUX AUNT CONNIE AND THE PLAGUE OF BEARDS by Jonathan Edwards When ³Da Boss² asks Ronnie and Earl to look after Aunt Connie, it¹s an offer they can¹t refuse‹but one they soon wish they had! Gangsters, pensioners, werewolves, and Sir George Bernard Shaw all mix together to create an anarchic cocktail of death, destruction, and dire stupidity. (1902429079) (CAUT: 4) b&w, 34pg $6.95 FRED THE CLOWN by Roger Langridge A hysterical, historical study of one of the most enduring cartoon characters of the last 100 years, Fred the Clown. From his earliest beginnings in the newspaper strips right up to the more well-known incarnations of the 80s and 90s, this strip-u-mentary includes rarely seen Fred artwork and background information. A true collector¹s item for all fans new and old of Fred and Roger Langridge¹s artwork. (1902429052) (CAUT: 4) b&w, 36pg $5.95 MALICE FAMILY by Faz Choudhury Mum, Granpa, Bob, and Alice. They might not get on, but blood is thicker than water, and the malice clan is stretched to the limit when they take a tenant. Not just any tenant, but a creature so foul and terrible he defies description. A creature that would unleash despair and embarrassment upon all he met. A creature known as Dwat! (1902429036) (CAUT: 4) b&w, 50pg $7.95 LETHARGIC COMICS INTERNATIONAL LETHARGIC LAD #10 by Greg Hyland The comic Dave Sim and Evan Dorkin call "funny" (and Alex Ross calls "sometimes funny") reaches its tenth big issue, as the crisis of infinite Lethargic Lads finally comes to a startling conclusion ‹ so startling, it all takes place on the cover! Meanwhile, Lethargic Lad's greatest villains, The Part-Time-Lethargic-Lad-Revenge-Squad break the Quizmaster out of Ackzis Asylum. What terror could their combined villainy cause Lethargic Lad? All this, and a game of Star Wars Trivial Pursuit! Plus new Him strips by Steve Remen and more Li'l Lethargic Lad by Mike White. b&w, 24pg $2.95 LIAR COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH MORE THAN MORTAL TP by Scott, Firchow, & Wong Collects More than Mortal #1-4 including variant covers by Marc Silvestri, Randy Queen, and others. In Ireland, in an age just before science and just after magic,.young orphan Derdre leaves her convent to uncover her mysterious past and discover the link between her and the ancient warrior woman Brigid. Cover by Steve Firchow. (STAR07913) SC, 128pg, FC $14.95 ****************************** LIGHTSPEED PRESS MYSTERY DATE #1 by Carla Speed McNeil From the creator of Finder, for all those who'd like to see more of the Mystery Date stories from Bardic Press' Mythography. This special stand-alone issue reprints the first 8-page chapter, part of the second, and fills out the other half of the 32 pages with all-new material! The new pages will complete the "weird mating ritual" story begun in the second chapter. Alien sexual customs, didactic professors, lost cities, hystrionic feathery sauropods, and the main characters' first appearance on a color cover! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LIMELIGHT PUBLISHING INC. ZAIBATSU TEARS, VOL. 2 #1 by Richard Bartrop Got the need for intense, Anime-like, Cyberpunk action? Pi, fresh from the Zaibatsu Tears one-shot, takes on all the back-stabbing, lies and outright pressure the Domayoshi Corp can produce to get her back. When her contact Specks is hurt by thugs looking for her, this Cyber-vixen's gloves come off and the saiuborgyu Edge goes on! Can Pi survive a very well-armed band of Corporate Mercenaries to keep her and Ryu alive? Concludes the "Puppet Masters" storyline begun in Furrlough, with new and original art! It took 4 years for Pi to touch down, and now she's in the Limelight! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONDON NIGHT STUDIOS RAZOR/POISON/AREALA WARRIOR NUN: LITTLE BAD ANGELS by Everette Hartsoe & Scott Wilson The crossover of the summer will take Everette Hartsoe¹s gothic bad asses and team them up with Antarctic Press¹ Areala the Warrior Nun for an adventure you will not forget! Poizon and Razor are caught in the middle of demonic war. This war cannot be fought on the mortal plane, and they must call upon the assistance of Areala to battle alongside them! The menace, Anvil, has other plans‹plans which include concocting a potion, mixed of the blood from a sorceress, a holy woman, and a soldier. This will give him unlimited passage from the mortal world through the demonic world! Available in covers of Warrior Nun, Razor, and Poison by Everette Hartsoe. WARRIOR NUN‹FC $3.95 RAZOR‹FC $3.95 POISON‹FC $3.95 THE CROW/RAZOR: KILL THE PAIN TP by Everette Hartsoe The highly successful crossover between these two independent superstars is finally collected in one prestige format book. James O¹Barr¹s The Crow ‹ international character of movies, books, and now TV ‹ joins forces with one of the comic book industry¹s darkest femme fatales, Razor, in a story that transcends the dark recesses of the mind. The Crow has been brought back from the world of the dad to help his uncle find peace in his soul after tragically losing his family in a fire. Once The Crow finds out who¹s behind these random attacks of violence, he crosses the path of the mistress of vengeance, Razor! Also features a pinup section, plus a color section displaying James O¹Barr¹s Crow/Razor paintings. Also available in a Sketch Edition signed by Everette Hartsoe. Limited to 250. MATURE READERS REG.‹SC, 150+pg $15.95 SKETCH LTD. ED. (SIGNED)‹HC, 150+pg $49.95 SWITCH B.L.A.Z.E. MANGA #1 by Everette Hartsoe The future is on the verge of anarchy, with crime and destruction at an all-time high. A scientist by the name of Alexis Raven splices DNA from a warrior of the past, the legendary protector of 20th century New York City and a new breed of organic cyber- genetics, to form a more vicious vigilante for the 21st century‹Switch B.L.A.Z.E. (Bio- engineered Lethal Artificial Zoetic Entity)! Available in Regular, Elite Fan Edition, and Anime Cell covers. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w $3.50 ELITE FAN ED.‹b&w $6.00 ANIME CELL‹b&w $19.95 RAZOR: THE DARKEST NIGHT VELVET EDITION #2 This limited edition of the gothic mini-series is finally available at a friendly price. MATURE READERS b&w $10.00 MILLENNIUM PUBLISHING BATHROOM GIRLS #3 by Yvonne Mojica The Bathroom Girls are back, but they¹ve got trouble...and enemies. They won the Battle of the Bands by playing dirty, and now their arch rivals, the Hello Kitties, want revenge. The Cheerleading Squad isn¹t happy eaither because Madeline crashed their party, stole a car, and smashed it into a tree. While the two groups plot their revenge, an unconscious Madeline slips into a dream world where she and her friends are trapped in the Land of Oz! RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 b&w, 32pg $2.95 MIRAN KIM X-FILES COLLECTION X-FILES #1 MIRAN KIM SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED ³ARTIST PROOF² EDITION Each X-Files #1 comic is individually signed and serial numbered by creator Miran Kim in Gold Ink Pen! Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 999. (CAUT: 2) b&w, (Note Price) SRP:$40.00 MIXX PUBLICATIONS SAILOR MOON #8 Now that the Dark Kingdom has been defeated, the Sailor Moon saga sails into a new era! While the Scouts lay low after their harrowing battle, a precocious little girl, Rini, attacks Bunny and Darien. With her tiny magic, Rini casts a spell charming her way into the Scouts' hearts and lives. But things soon turn sinister as a new force of evil tries to possess the Silver Imperium Crystal. This exciting new issue of the Sailor Moon saga is the first episode of the anime Sailor Moon R season and a definite addition to your Sailor Moon library! b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAILOR MOON POCKET MIXX GN VOL. 3 Bunny finally learns of her secret identity as Princess Serenity, and the true powers of the Imperium Crystal. Travel with Bunny to the surface of the moon where she rediscovers her past as the ruler of the Moon Kingdom. It's not all fun and games for Bunny though, as she faces new dangers from the Dark Kingdom. Collects issues #3-6 of the Sailor Moon comic. (1-892213-06-0) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 THE POWER OF LOVE: A SAILOR MOON NOVEL Serena's adventures continue as she learns more about her role as Sailor Moon, fighting for justice and love. This second novel for young readers features Luna, everyone's favorite talking cat, who prepares a careful training program for the reluctant superhero, teaching her the art of fighting evil. Serena discovers new dangers and meets new allies in the only American novel adaptation of this girl-powered phenomenon. B&W illustrations. SC, 120pg, b&w $4.99 HARLEM BEAT POCKET MIXX GN VOL. 1 Pocket Mixx Meet our clumsy hero, Nate Torres, trying to deal with the pressures of life in the big city while improving his jump shot. Amidst the gangs the girls and school work, Nate devotes himself to the grueling world of b-ball and street hoops. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 MIXXZINE VOL. 2 #6 Are you in the Mixx yet? If not, check out the next issue of Mixxzine! Filled with exciting features for the Next-Gen reader, Mixxzine is there to keep you wired and ahead of the trends. Jam-packed with hot new editorial including video games, anime, sports, film & video, fashion, hobbies, online, music, and a new import video game strategy guide. Need your Manga fix? Mixxzine still offers the very best in cutting-edge award-winning manga. Don't miss the continuing sagas of Gundam Blue Destiny, Sorcerer Hunters, Harlem Beat, Magic Knight Rayearth, and Parasyte. Magazine, 132pg $4.99 MU PRESS LITTLE PAW III by Terrie Smith SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 112pg $9.95 NBM A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOL. 4: FATAL BULLET by Rick Geary Rick Geary (Borden Tragedy, Jack The Ripper) explores the first assassination of one of our presidents in the hands of an obsessive-compulsive stalker, a deluded loser who thought his action would bring him national glory. In this typically carefully researched and constructed story, Geary parallels the lives of the President and the killer. They have striking similarities. The fascinating element is how one went so wrong while the other rose to so high a post even despite himself. Once again, beyond a mere presentation of facts, the author surreptitiously unpeels for us a bit of our national psyche. (1-56163-228- 7) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 STARS OF THE MONTH A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOL. 3: THE BORDEN TRAGEDY by Rick Geary "Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother forty whacks, when she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one!" In this third volume of Geary's Treasury, the famous Lizzie Borden double murder is explored with as much attention to well-researched detail as in his Jack the Ripper. (1-56163-189-2/STAR07524) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOL. 2: JACK THE RIPPER by Rick Geary Rick has researched this book extensively and presents, with his own inimitable tongue-in- cheek style, the Jack The Ripper mystery as told through a journal of a fascinated Englishman of the day. Both factual and darkly funny, Geary's personal take on this story shines an ironic light on the repressive society that spawned such a monster. (1-56163- 124-8/STAR07126) SC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $15.95 ************************ ROYO BLACK TAROT CARDS A complete set of 78 Black Tarot cards in full color with instructions in English each with the beautiful art of Luis Royo. A rare curiosity directly imported from Europe. Cards measure 2 1/2" x 4 1/2", and all 78 cards come packaged in a full-color in a color box. Printed in Spain. Tarot Deck $18.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MERCENARY: THE CULT OF THE SACRED FIRE/THE FORMULA NEW PRINTING Anticipating another new adventure coming soon, the Mercenary's first two adventures are back in print! (STAR04549) SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $16.95 ****************************** NOE¹S SHIP OF FOOLS by Noe SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-230-9) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CONVENT OF HELL by Noe SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-192-2/STAR08022) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $12.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOCTOR, I'M TOO BIG 2ND PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-208-2) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 ***************************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK: HEROES OF THE CITY #3 by Crate, Toyoshima, Garcia, MacDicken, Silvia, & Griffith In ³The Tick Solo,² Arthur has challenged The Tick to walk in his sidekick shoes for a day. The Tick takes up the challenge and signs up at a sidekick temp agency. How well will The Tick handle playing ³second banana² to three eccentric super-heroes? In ³Arthur Solo,² Arthur is called upon to handle some hero-type emergencies while The Tick is busy ³sidekicking.² At first, Arthur is hesitant, but then he starts to like this super-heroing stuff‹but can he save a crashing airliner? And in ³Meet Myndi,² is Myndi the ³Crusading Cheerleader?² Or does she call herself the ³Pom Pom Protector?² How about ³Debutante Defender?² The name changes as often as her costume! Only Myndi knows for sure. b&w $3.50 OKTOMICA ENTERTAINMENT VIRTEX #6 by Lau, Kwan, Kano, & Lopez ALL MY SINS REMEMBERED‹In this special self-contained issue, Virtex relates the bizarre events that led up to his life as Virtex. From his days patrolling The Madlands as an officer of the MadMarshalls, to the tragic night he was killed only to be reborn as Virtex in the crib of the Justice Cycle Bureau. All your questions are answered about the mysterious background of the JCB's most powerful living weapon. A great jumping-on point for new readers who are looking for a series with the action of a Chow Yun-Fat movie and the style and innovation of a James Cameron production. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg, (Note Price) $2.95 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN LATE JUNE 1999 VIRTEX ACTION FIGURE Action figures evolve to the next level with the revolutionary new Virtex figure! Designed by Casey Lau and Kano, and perfectly sculpted, the Virtex Action Figure stands 6 inches tall and comes with quickdraw action and light-up targeting eye. The figure comes with a rotatable base featuring rapid-fire gunfire sound FX enhancement along with smoking gun effect. This will come packaged in a similar format to the Star Wars Epic Force line. (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $14.95 ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VIRTEX #1 & 2 by Lau, Baron, Kano, & Lopez Re-offering the first two issues of the new Virtex series. Virtex hunts down the serial killer The Ripnun in the first two parts of this exciting 3-part story arc, introducing Virtex and the time-amalgamated world of The Madlands! FC, 32pg $2.50Ea. ****************************** WISP #4 by Lau, Kwan, & Martinez THE ACHERON PROTOCOL‹Just as Wisp and the Witchaven agent's prepare for their next encounter with the Umbra Nation they encounter the timestream-watchers known as ³The Kronarchs² ‹ a powerful team made up of the same person only from four different timelines. Wisp has made a fatal error in the past and in turn has disrupted several alternate realities. The Kronarchs come to correct this world-destroying event by taking down Wisp and anyone who stands in their way. Otherworldly conspiracies, sexy double-agents and supernatural spy action shaken not stirred on a monthly basis in The Wisp! FC, 32pg, (Note Price) $2.95 THE WONDERLANDERS #5 by Lau, Kwan, & Andrews HEART OF THE HUNTER: Part 2 (of 2)‹The Wonderlanders must overcome great odds to escape the clutches of the paranormal-entity hunter known as The Manticore. Will Metaurus help his king and the others or will he side with the enemy? And what happens to Elizabeth and the Muses who are lost in Flynn looking for help? This issue also introduces a new Wonderlander, but will his help come too late? More fun and action in the monthly series with the kung-fu grip! FC, 32pg, (Note Price) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE WONDERLANDERS #1 by Lau, T. & M. Bierbaum, Andrews, & Maranto Still available‹the first issue of the ongoing Wonderlanders series! Meet Layoran, Metaurus, Gryphon, Puddlegum, Hopskotch, Muse Won and Tue and Elizabeth Gable as they go up against the evil wolf-prince Fenris. FC, 32pg $2.50 ************************* OLIO STAR OF THE MONTH CASTLE WAITING: THE CURSE OF BRAMBLY HEDGE REVISED EDITION by Linda Medley The prequel to the Eisner award-winning series Castle Waiting. Wittily reinterpreting a classic tale of love, enchantment, and sibling rivalry, Brambly Hedge sets the stage for the Castle Waiting series. In addition to the original story, this newly-lettered edition contains thirty-two pages of supplemental material for kids of all ages. Includes character profiles, storytelling activities, and resource lists suitable for library and classroom use. (0- 9651852-1-4/STAR08724) b&w, 96pg $9.00 ****************************** ONI PRESS May is Mike Allred month at Oni Press! Mike Allred, the popular creator of Madman and Red Rocket 7, joins the Oni gang with two special projects! CRASH METRO AND THE STAR SQUAD by Mike Allred & Martin Ontiveros Mike Allred's always been known for his own unique vision of our world, and with hot new artist Martin Ontiveros, he's taking us to another one. Together, Mike and Martin have gone to a distant galaxy and crafted a brand-new sci-fi adventure to ring out the '90s. Crash Metro and his team of high flying heroes are keeping the universe safe from icky aliens and malevolent robots. Every planet holds danger, and every star a new threat, but with Crash in the command chair, evil's shelf-life is seriously diminished. Told in a bold, pop art style, this one-shot comic book will take you to infinity and beyond, and then when you get there, it will take you even farther. b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NOBODY #1-4 by Cho, Amado, & Adlard If you missed out on this supernatural thriller the first time, here is your chance to catch up. Sharon Cho and Alex Amado have teamed with The X-Files artist Charlie Adlard to bring you the story of Nobody, a troubleshooter with a mystical ability to become anyone. Her journey to stop a serial killer murdering kids leads her all the way to hell and back, with a little bit of madness on the side. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. ****************************** STAR OF THE MONTH NOCTURNALS: BLACK PLANET TP by Dan Brereton The freaks come out at night! Collecting the hard-to-find original miniseries, Nocturnals: Black Planet is sure to please. Remastered and expanded, this fully painted book contains four new story pages, behind-the-scenes sketches and development material, and a gem of a new cover painting. Blending horror with sophisticated 1950s-style crime, Dan Brereton has crafted one of the more unique comics to come out in the last decade. Featuring an all- new pin-up gallery with art by Bruce Timm, David Antoine Willimas, and Gene Colan. (STAR08600) SC, 7x10, 184pg, FC $19.95 ****************************** ONI DOUBLE FEATURE #12 by Smith, Allred, Dini, Fowler, & Aragones Oni Double Feature turns twelve, and suddenly the hormones are kicking in! For the first time ever‹a special glimpse into the comic book escapades of Jay & Silent Bob's alter- egos, Bluntman and Chronic, as told by Holden and Banky (with a little ghostwriting by Kevin Smith and art assistance by Mike Allred). When supervillains strike New Jersey, they'd better be holding, 'cause Bluntman and Chronic are lookin' to score. Also in this issue, continuing Oni's glorious celebration of adolescence, Batman Adventures scribe Paul Dini teams up with artist Tom Fowler for "Honor Rollers," a hilarious glimpse into an all-boys private school. Finally, the whole shebang is capped off by an Allred cover and a brand-new one-page strip by master cartoonist Sergio Aragonés. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VOLCANIC REVOLVER #1 by Scott Morse Scott Morse, the Eisner-nominated creator of Soulwind and Visitations, continues his popular story from Oni Double Feature. Volcanic Revolver is the story of Vincenzo, a baker in 1930s America. Though bread baking is a lucrative business, Vincenzo has a couple of hobbies on the side: painting vivid portraits and making extremely real-looking counterfeit money. Restock the first issue of this explosive miniseries or find yourself in a pair of cement shoes. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg, (1 of 3) $2.95 **************************** PENNY FARTHING PRESS VICTORIAN #3 by Houghton, Luna, & Buelna The story builds as the events of Dallas and Stormbringer continue to play. Professor FitzRandolph, who is not bereft of dreams, awakens from their technicolor force to tackle the obstacles of his existence. But what part does the detailed painting above his bed play in all of this? As an added treat, Doug Beekman has created an enigmatic new painting that debuts as the front cover for this issue. FC, 36pg $2.95 DECOY #3 by Eli Williams & Courtney Huddleston It¹s a race to the final issue of this action-packed mini-series as Decoy and Luck meet, face to face, for the first time. While some pieces of the puzzle are filled in, new ones take their place. The search for Waterson¹s daughter... Malfunctioning radios... Destruction of the entire police force, and the eternal question, what do Alien Crack and Methane have in common? Now that Decoy and Luck have joined forces, the underworld better watch out. FC, 36pg, (3 of 4) $2.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CAPTAIN GRAVITY #1 by Steve Vrattos & Keith Martin In this homage to the golden age of comics, destiny spits straight into the eyes of Joshua Jones, a young man growing up in the heart of Hollywood during the 40s, and a new hero is born...Captain Gravity. You the reader will bear witness to how a gift from the stars transforms this young man¹s life forever. And above all else remember...no one escapes the law of gravity. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. FC, 36pg $2.75 ****************************** PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS OF LORE: THE KAYNIN GAMBIT #4 by Tucker, Napoliello, & Xavier Warrior, assassin, demon, and mage meet in a final showdown that could destroy kaynin and send the world spiraling into a millennium of darkness. All bets are off in the thrilling conclusion to Books of Lore: The Kaynin Gambit. Cover by Dorian Cleavenger. b&w, 24pg, (4 of 4) $2.95 DIGITAL DRAGON #3 by Bryan Heyboer After narrowly escaping the Thunderseed, Hieronymus and his new-found friends devise a plan to restore the cyborg¹s humanity. But first they need a ship to get them back to Cyprus mons. In desperation, Hieronymus enters a contest that could begin his salvation...or end his life. b&w, 24pg $2.95 LYNX: AN ELFLORD TALE #4 by Barry Blair & Colin Chan As Lynx and her magical ally Windblade battle their way through the enchanted swamp toward Spydra¹s lair, the Enchantress has one last surprise in store. With the last ounces of her fading strength, Spydra summons the legendary Swamp Dragon, a mighty two-headed monster that has lain dormant beneath the bog for centuries. Will Windblade¹s Sidhe magic prevail against the ancient foe, or must Lynx face the Dragon in personal combat?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #77 by Various Each issue of Furrlough brings you continuing anthropomorphic stories by a wide variety of artists ‹ still going strong after seven years! This issue features the science-fiction drama of "Gama Duck" by Mario Galea, the pulp-style action of "China Kate and the Frisco Force" by Thomas Thurman, and short stories by Chris Whalen and Dutch. Cover by Joe Rosales. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MORNING GLORY #5 by Loran Gayton & Michael Vega Bob and Colleen resolve to rescue Katherine from the insane Reverend Mather's clutches! But what good can two people and one fairy be against an entire militia of gun-toting fanatics? Will Morning Glory be able to take out the soldiers with her fairy-arrows? Will Colleen be able to escape from Reverend Mather's minions? And ‹ more importantly ‹ will Bob and Katherine ever be able to have a normal date? Find out in this issue of Loran Gayton & Michael Vega's zany romantic comedy! b&w, 32pg $2.95 TROUBLE EXPRESS #4 by Will Allison In the final exciting issue of this sci-fi cult mini-series, Trace Markley settles into daily life aboard the Trouble Express space station. But just because he's off duty doesn't mean he's out of danger! He's found himself on a date with the most dangerous woman in the galaxy! Even if he survives, how will Krissara Vex, his beautiful but mysterious employer, react? Bi-monthly. b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 MILK #11 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 REALM PRESS BATTLESTAR GALACTICA 1999 TOURBOOK The Battlestar Galactica 1999 Tourbook features an expanded ten-page origin of the Cylon Imperious Leader, an interview with Galactica director Rod Holcomb (Emmy winner for the E.R. pilot episode), a sneak peek of upcoming events in the new monthly comic, and more. Get the latest info as Galactica heads for the year 2000! Tourbook $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA VARIANT COVER #1 by Chris Scalf The beginning of the original painted Battlestar Galactica series from Realm Press featuring the variant Cylon cover. Fully painted. FC, 32pg $2.99 ***************************** RE-VISIONARY PRESS CARNAL COMICS: DEJA SIN: FALLEN ANGEL #1 by Sin, Sanford, Breyfogle, & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹b&w, 24pg $3.50 SIGNED‹b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $10.95 CARNAL COMICS: MARYLIN STAR COLLECTION by Star, Sanford, Taillefer, & Breyfogle SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹Set (x2), b&w $4.95 SIGNED‹Set (x2), b&w (CAUT: 2) $13.95 CARNAL COMICS: CAUGHT FROM BEHIND SUPERSTARS by Gross, Poliwko, & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹Pack (x2) $4.95 SIGNED‹Pack (x2) (CAUT: 2) $13.95 CARNAL COMICS: BIG BOOB SUPERSTARS by Norman, Crompton, & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹Pack (x2) $4.95 SIGNED‹Pack (x2) (CAUT: 2) $13.95 CARNAL COMICS: GANGBANG SUPERSTARS by Norman, Fauve, Breyfogle, & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹Pack (x2) $4.95 SIGNED‹Pack (x2) (CAUT: 2) $13.95 SABERCAT COMICS THE ADVENTURES OF BROWSER AND SEQUOIA #1 by Richard de Montebello & Gene Gonzales This is a story about life during America's Ice Age, featuring ancient Indians, angels, mammoths and sabertooth tigers. This non-violent action series has it all: comedy, drama, a fabulous cover by the Eisner Award winning Charles Vess, and sabertooth tiger cub who is so cute and cuddly, he will win the hearts of all readers. b&w, 28pg $2.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS NAUTILUS #1 by Curtis, Frank, & Garcia S.F.A.¹s new science-fiction/slice-of-life mini-series! Join the crew of a space station as they struggle with everyday life and sabotage. Cover by Carla Speed McNeil. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 S.F.A. SPOTLIGHT #4: TALES OF THE MORPHING PERIOD by Richard Thatcher In New Horizons #1, Richard Thatcher began his tales of a North America beset by the Morphing Virus created by Creator S. As humans turn into animals, how will society cope? Cover by Mary Hanson Roberts. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.50 S.F.A. SPOTLIGHT #5: ZEBRA by Carl Gafford He¹s been a creative force for DC, Marvel, Disney, and Topps. Finally, Carl Gafford gets his own book! Take a look into his furry retro comic world. Special Secret Origins issue with Moon Mouse! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.50 S.F.A. INTERNATIONAL #2: FRENCHIE DOUDOU ³GROVE OF EVIL² by Diana Sasse What do you do when your dinner revolts and refuses to be eaten? Doudou and his boche friend Fritz find out when the revolt of the French dinner favorites happens! Diana Sasse¹s series is being compared to Donna Barr¹s Stinz. Find out what all the excitement is about! b&w, 48pg $4.50 SHARKBAIT PRESS PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER #9 by Marcus Pierce Jr. & Pete Garcia PETE MEETS JERRY RINGER ‹ Insane postal workers are the subject of the next Jerry Ringer show. Suddenly, a nationally televised encounter appeared on the news involving Pete and some armored bank robbers who unfortunately blocked his mail route. Jerry Ringer had found his man. Pete, unfamiliar with the extreme-fighting talk show style format, is convinced by the Ringer show producers that he was appearing to promote the good services of the U.S. Parcel Service. So Pete, unknowingly, accepts the invitation to a planned on-stage confrontation. Inviting Pete sure sounds like a good idea but the Ringer show should be careful what they wish for. It¹s a Jerry Ringer show you will never forget. b&w, 32pg $2.95 PETE DELIVERS ‹ OR ELSE! DOUBLE-SIDED BLACK T-SHIRT Controversial and popular. This is the shirt Postal workers or wanna-be Postal workers must have. At least two postal workers were told never to wear it to work again, and one won the right in a union arbitration! The shirt was designed specifically for lovers of Pete the P.O.¹d Postal Worker. Get your special delivery. Drawn and colored by Pete Garcia with a rich six-color front and an ominous three-color, full-size back! Excellent quality black T-shirts. L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.95 SICK MIND PRESS SHEBA VOL. 2 #6 After the defeat at the Battle of Actium, Sheba returns to Alexandria to find her position as Cleopatra¹s coveted pet usurped by a lovable...snake? Back in the present (642 A.D.), it¹s a cultural clash between East and West when Anubis and Buraq are captured by bloodthirsty Mayans. Will Anubis be sacrificed to a polka-dotted skull-headed deity, or will he show a streak of heroism? And just why do Mayan pyramids resemble Egyptian ones? All the mysteries of the ancients will be revealed, along with a surprise or two! b&w, (Note Price) $2.95 SILLWILL PRESS SORCERER¹S CHILDREN #3 by Alison Williams As Rowahn continues her plans to assassinate Morwyn, Brenna, Devin, and Kedric, Kedric relates of his and Devin¹s beginnings, of how they were trained as warriors by the Queen of Wolves and later their first encounter with Rowahn. But time is quickly running out as the location of the Sceptre of Aneurin‹which will lead any and all to the Tears of Aywyl‹is revealed! b&w, 24pg, (3 of 4) $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE DAWN: TENTH ANNIVERSARY PRINT A Previews Exclusive! After 10 years, two anthology series and one of the best-selling limited series of the '90s, the face that launched over one-million comic books can now be yours! In celebration of a decade of Dawn, Joseph Michael Linsner has painted this gorgeous original image of Dawn for a limited run of museum-quality prints! Signed and numbered to only 1,500 editions, this 16" x 20" Anniversary Print will be a fine addition to any wall. Shipped flat and ready for display. Fully painted by Joseph Michael Linsner. FC, 16x20 MSRP: $75.00 ****************************** ARTESIA #5 by Mark Smylie The Imperial armies have breached the Wall, and the Watchtowers are broken. As Artesia and her company prepare to cut a bloody path south to the Middle Kingdoms, the stage is set for the greatest war of the millennia. Yet Artesia is apprehensive. Her dreams foresee the death of the world, and the spirits tell her of vile treachery back home in Dara Dess MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (5 of 6) $2.95 EMPTY ZONE: TRANCEMISSIONS #1 by Jason Alexander Two tales from the cybermind of Jason Alexander round out this special issue of Empty Zone, paving the way for the new on-going coming this Summer! The first story, "The Only Thing We Have To Fear..." explores the life of Corrine's sister, Rene, in the aftermath of Corrine's death in Empty Zone #4. The second, "Media Play," chronicles a disturbing passtime enjoyed by the upper-class citizens of our future. Also included is a behind-the-scenes sketchbook, which shows the preliminary character designs. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 EMPTY ZONE FIRST LIMITED SERIES PACK (#1-4) by Jason Alexander The four original issues of Empty Zone in one convenient package! Covers by Dark One. MATURE READERS Set (x4) $10.00 MOSAIC #3 by Kyle Hotz In this issue, Mosaic follows the trail of dead bodies in his search for the rapidly decomposing madman terrorizing City Hel. As Mosaic's friend Monica lies in a hospital bed with a slit throat, our grim anti-hero is running out of options. Then, on a deteriorating rooftop, Mosaic engages the chainsaw-wielding maniac in a deadly conflict that could end Mosaic's search before it begins MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 5) $2.95 POE #18 by Jason Asala After solving the grisly murders in Boston, Edgar and company once again start down the path of the raven. This time, it brings them to a gigantic airship getting ready to head across the Atlantic. Knowing that is the easy part. Getting aboard in one piece is hard. What happens in-between just might change the dynamics of the group. It's something bad. Really, really bad. b&w, 24pg $2.50 POISON ELVES BACK ISSUE PACK (#22-30) by Drew Hayes Includes nine issues of Poison Elves, from #22-30. MATURE READERS Pack (x9) $22.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES POSTER #2 by Drew Hayes Fully-painted color poster, printed on heavy stock and shipped rolled. FC, 22x34 $5.95 ****************************** STARS OF THE MONTH REALITY CHECK! VOL. 1 TP by Rosearik Rikki & Tavisha Wolfgarth Containing the first six issues of the cyber-series Reality Check!, this volume introduces Colin, an ordinary boy living in the year 2012. His partner in our future is Catreece, his extraordinary (and quite mischevious) cat who thinks she's a human ‹ and has the technology to make it a reality! Well...sort of. Featuring 12 all-new pages of story. (STAR07298) SC, 158pg, FC $17.95 SCARY GODMOTHER VOL. 1 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! (STAR06921) HC, 40pg, FC $19.95 SCARY GODMOTHER: THE REVENGE OF JIMMY VOL. 2 HC by Jill Thompson Last Halloween, Scary Godmother helped Hannah-Marie teach her mean cousin Jimmy a lesson. Now Jimmy knows that monsters really exist. He¹s positive they¹re coming back this Halloween to get him, and the only way to ensure his safety is to stop Halloween from coming. Will Jimmy¹s dreadful plan succeed? Or will Hannah save her monster pals from The Revenge of Jimmy!? (STAR08293) HC, 40pg, FC $19.95 WANDERING STAR VOL. 2 TP by Teri Sue Wood In the second volume ofWandering Star, one of the most highly-acclaimed science fiction stories in recent comics history, 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! (STAR08568) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $14.95 ********************** SIX HANDED PRESS FAANS #3 by T.C. Campbell & Jason Waltrip Cosmocon is the biggest science-fiction convention in the world...and that makes it the world¹s biggest target for Thackerabilitus Sieghiewiecz, enemy of all fandom. The SF Club races to discover his agents...but those agents might be among the guests...or the club itself! Art by Jason Waltrip. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SLAB-O-CONCRETE LUX AND ALBY by Martin Millar & Simon Fraser When Lux the Poet and Alby Starvation, famed inhabitants of South London's least salubrious areas, find themselves thrown together, the fabric of the universe starts to crumble. The arrival of Ruby, with her plans for total domination of the anarchist squatting group, leads them into a fantastic (and quite upsetting) adventure featuring beautiful Goddesses, bicycle thieves, earth dragons, and a full-scale assault on Nirvana. Ruby, a talented woman with an aversion to shoes, is of the opinion that neither vengeful ancient Gods nor terrible housemates should interfere with the important things in life, like taking revenge on her ex-boyfriend. (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 288pg, b&w $9.95 SLAVE PIT SLAVE PIT FUNNIES FEATURING GWAR #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 32pg $2.95 SOLSON ENTERTAINMENT BEST OF NIGHTMARE AND PSYCHO The greatest artists and writers in the history of comics tell the best classic horror and sci-fi ever seen. Edited to bring you all the best work under one cover, this book is sure to become the collectors item of the millennium. Artists¹ and writers¹ classics are resurrected from the past with a lot of unseen art just recently discovered. Just to name a few greats, you¹ll see Jack Kirby, Bill Everett, Jim Starlin, Rich Bucker, John Byrne, Al Weiss, Grey Morrow, Garder Fox, Mike Kaluta, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, and more! b&w, 80pg $19.95 ANIME AND MANGA DRAWING TECHNIQUES With the new big demand for drawing in the Japanese manga and anime style in comics today, this book is a vital need to any artist that wishes to fully be educated in this unique style. From figure drawing to heroes, faces, and super weapons, this book is a definite must-have. b&w, 80pg $19.95 BACKGROUND DRAWING MADE EASY All artists hate drawing them, but you have to in order to work in comics. Now there is an easy way. This book shows you every short cut and trick to drawing and faking artists¹ worst nightmares. If you learn to do good backgrounds, you will always have a back stage pass to getting work in comics. b&w, 80pg $19.95 HOW TO DRAW HEAVENLY BODIES The latest and greatest book on drawing women ever! Not only a how-to book but also a teaching guide to drawing beautiful women in various poses and different techniques from portrait and realistic to anime and cutesy. From bad girls and nasty ladies to cute, cuddley, and innocent. Whatever style you choose to draw, this book will enhance your ability one thousand fold. b&w, 80pg $19.95 ILLUSTRATOR¹S REFERENCE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 300pg, FC $24.98 SQP OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUDGE DREDD: BAD SCIENCE GN De-Evolving monkey-boys and rampaging lizard-brains are a definite menace to the community, and that¹s when it¹s time to send in the ol¹ professor himself‹Joe Dredd, to clean up the test-tube perps! Art by Ron Smith, Cliff Robertson, and Mike McMahon. (CAUT: 4) FC, 64pg $7.95 ****************************** STUDIO CHIKARA OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAVE DORMAN¹S ART OF STAR WARS introduction by Kevin L. Anderson All of Dave Dorman¹s Star Wars art collected into one volume! This 128-page edition features over fifty full-color paintings, many full-page, featuring all of your favorite characters from the Star Wars saga. In addition, highlighted will also be over a dozen never-before-published Dorman paintings, along with a new cover painting commissioned especially for this edition! The text is written by Dorman, with additional commentary by the editors and writers of the Star Wars comics and novels. There is a section devoted to Dorman¹s technique, complete with step-by-step illustrations demonstrating how he painted his now-classic Dark Empire covers. Over 50 pages in full color! Made available to the direct market by Studio Chikara in association with Benford Books. (1-890313-10-6) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC, 9x11, 128pg, PC $24.95 ****************************** SYNDICATE PUBLISHING MOJO MECHANICS #1 by Tait & Matt Left Hand Men, the comic book publishing arm of Syndicate Enterprises, proudly presents the debut of Ajax Sterling and Bippy ‹ the tender tale of a roving young intergalactic mechanic and his his hippo. In a universe imperiled by giant cockroaches and solar sperm whales, why even try to do-it-yourself? When even real estate agents have battleships, only the professionals survive. Get your Mojo workin' and fix everything in the entire universe today! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 THREE FINGER PRINTS PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE THREE GEEKS #5 by Rich Koslowski Prepare to meet...five more geeks! In this issue, witness a typical meeting of the Collector City Comic Book Club, a weekly gathering of many serious comic collectors and the serious discussions they have about their favorite topic, comic books! More hilarious insight into the minds of true comic book geeks! b&w, 24pg $2.50 O/A THE THREE GEEKS #6 by Rich Koslowski Allen was the first member ever to be impeached from the Collector City Comic Book Club. But as other members recount some of the crazy ideas Allen had in past meetings, they realize that the club just wouldn¹t be the same without him. Can they convince him to come back? b&w, 24pg $2.50 ****************************** TOADSTOOL PRODUCTIONS DEFAULT FACTOR 12 #1 by Kevin P. Croall For millennia, a race known as the Founders fought great wars amongst themselves. Spanning the galaxy, the repercussions of their death feuds reached Earth, and mankind would suffer in their wake. Enslaved and genetically altered, man survived by fighting in the alien war ‹ more through necessity really, for the founders' war was the only thing keeping them alive. b&w, 24pg $2.75 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS DAYDREAM LULLABIES: A BILLY DOGMA EXPERIENCE by Dean Haspiel Including special pin-ups and jams with Walter Simonson, Howard Chaykin, Steven Weissman, and Jessica Abel, Top Shelf Productions is proud to launch its newest ongoing series with a 96-page collection about the last romantic anti-hero, Billy Dogma. Come and witness Billy Dogma battle the most bizarre group of villains ever assembled, with his trademark guns that shoot everything but bullets. 'Nuff said! Perfect Bound. SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $7.95 VANGUARD COMICS TALES FROM THE EDGE! BILL SIENKIEWICZ SPECIAL #15 Tales from the Edge¹s all-Sienkiewicz special edition is a must-have item for every Sienkiewicz fan! Includes 40 pages of rare and unpublished work, an up-to-the-minute, in- depth interview, and a full-color, double gatefold interior gallery of paintings. MATURE AUDIENCES b&w, 40pg $4.00 VEROTIK SATANIKA #11 by Glenn Danzig & Simon Bisley This is the ³final² issue of the Satanika regular series before she returns this winter in a new mini-series. Simon Bisley, the original Satanika artist from way back in issue #1, returns for this all-out confrontation between Satanika and her fallen angel father, Lord Dalkiel. It¹s intense, it¹s Danzig and Biz at their best! Plus: a pin-up gallery by Kaluta, Canete, Maroto and others. Painted cover by Kent Williams. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) MATURE READERS FC $3.95 SATANIKA BISLEY PAINTED STATUE Sculpted by Susumu Sugita, this beautiful Satanika statue stands 11² high. For over two years, Verotik has been hit with endless requests to re-issue the sold-out and most popular resin kit of Satanika. No longer as a resin kit, Satanika comes fully painted, fully assembled, securely packaged, and ready to display, and is made of cold-cast porcelain. An ideal and valuable item for both fans and collectors! Limited to 300. MATURE AUDIENCES Statue MSRP: $149.95 SIMON BISLEY VEROTIK T-SHIRT The image of from the cover of Verotik¹s Halloween card set is beautifully displayed in full color on this black, 100% cotton, short-sleeve t-shirt. Simon Bisley¹s artwork showcases five of Verotik¹s most alluring female characters‹Venus Domina, Igrat, Morella, Akuma- She, and Kulev. Put yourself in the company of these exotic femme fatales, and all eyes will be on you. M-XL $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 L-XL $19.95 ****************************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS SILENT MÖBIUS: INTO THE LABYRINTH #1 by Kia Asamiya Spells and cyberware clash in Silent Möbius! Not reprints, these are never-before- translated stories of magic and menace in 2026 Tokyo. Awakening from disturbing dreams, sorceror Kasumi is shocked to find that she is being spied on by an Entity within her own home. The visitor is quickly repelled ‹ but its first appearance is only the beginning, because this monster could be anywhere or anyone, and its target is the A.M.P.! (CAUT: 2) b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 SILENT MÖBIUS VOL. 3 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Kia Asamiya The sorcerous science fiction series from Kia Asamiya (Steam Detectives)! In the 21st century, the Entities came and by the year 2026, the six women of the Abnormal Mystery Police have become humanity's last stand against the invaders! In this volume, Lebia Maverick, the cybernetically powered Visionaire, must track down an intangible criminal ‹ Holonic, a data thief that wants Tokyo's computer system for its own. Then police officer Robert DeVice must stop the flow of Dommel, a drug that turns its victims into monsters. Finally, Rally Cheyenne, the founder of the A.M.P., must confront her sister and the secret origin of the organization itself ‹ but after the other agents discover the truth, will the A.M.P. still exist? SC, 5x7, 248pg, b&w $16.95 INU-YASHA VOL. 4 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Rumiko Takahashi Action, humor and the supernatural merge in Rumiko Takahashi's Inu-Yasha, the adventures of a time-travelling schoolgirl and her pet demon, bound together to fight evil in the present and the past! In this volume, Inu-Yasha goes up against the Thunder Brothers, demons who fight armies for their daily exercise. Even with the help of Shippo, a fox spirit, are the demon hunters outmatched? Then Kagome returns to the present only to find herself haunted by the ghost of a little girl who has not forgiven her mother for outliving her and whose hatred is pulling her towards Hell. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $15.95 BANANA FISH VOL. 2 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Akimi Yoshida Torn from the pages of Pulp! In 1985, in New York City, gang leader Ash Lynx is drawn into a mystery when he is given a strange drug by a dying man whose last words are "Banana Fish." When child-abusing gangster Marvin guns down his best friend, Ash goes after Marvin to kill him ‹ only to find that the job has already been done and Ash has been framed for murder by mob boss Dino Golzine. Sent to state prison, Ash must fight for his life, and even an inside man sent by friendly police officers ‹ Ash's cellmate Max Lobo ‹ cannot win his trust. But what link does Lobo, a Vietnam vet, have to Ash's own troubled past? And can Japanese journalist Eiji discover the truth of "Banana Fish" on New York's streets before Golzine's men silence him as well? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $15.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA, VOL. 2 #6 Extra! Extra! With 128 pages of manga, exclusive anime news, fan art, and more, Animerica Extra is the monthly manga anthology everyone's talking about! In Short Program, Keiichi's detective work leads him to a psychic girl, an alien, a movie star and a manga artist but can it lead him to his pen pal, the girl he loves? In Steam Detectives, while Narutaki and Detective Onigawara confront a murderous masked vigilante, Ling Ling arrives to work at the mansion of the famous horror writer, Steam King. In Fushigi Yugi, Miaka and her three companions find a magic mirror with sinister powers. In Video Girl Ai, Moemi, with Yota and Ai's encouragement, asks Takashi to go out with her. And in X/1999, as the storm of apocalypse brews, Kamui is attacked by Mori Sakarazuka. Can he protect his beloved Kotori, even if the rest of the human race is doomed? Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.95 ANIMERICA, VOLUME 7 #5 With a continuing nod to J.R.R. Tolkein and Rumiko Takahashi, Slayers Next is the anime answer to "What now?" for the highly popular and successful Slayers series. Get up to speed as we check in on the doings of everyone's favorite D&D-flavored bumblers. Plus, Leiji Matsumoto's all-new Galaxy Express 999 manga, and more. Remember, If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 88pg, PC $4.95 PULP VOL. 3 #6 Pulp brings you hard-hitting manga for a general adult audience, from crime and suspense to sex comedy and the surreal. Plus columns on comics, film and music by Japanese and American authors. In Dance Till Tomorrow, Aya's ex-mother-in-law shows up in Suekichi's apartment, much to everyone's horror. In Voyeurs Inc., two sets of voyeurs observe a potentially explosive situation as we see why amateurs shouldn't be criminals. In Strain, Shingo and an unrepentant Shunichiro face off at a formal ball, brother to brother ‹ and gun to gun! In Banana Fish, immediately after being released from jail, Ash hijacks a police car, taking Eiji with him. And in Black & White, with a knife sunk into his gut, a dying White crawls back to the only safe place he knows. MATURE READERS b&w, 128pg $5.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 8 #2 by Rumiko Takahashi Quelle horreur! Soundly defeated in a fast-eating contest by continental playboy Picolet Chardon, Ranma's pride drives him to infiltrate the Chardon Manor to learn Picolet's methods for himself. And what better disguise than as a contestant in a bridal training competition except that the winner must become Picolet's wife! b&w, 32pg (2 of 13) $2.95 INU-YASHA: A FEUDAL FAIRY TALE, PART 3 #2 by Rumiko Takahashi Reborn from clay and ashes, Kikyo's body has returned to life. Now it only needs a soul ‹ and to the hag who has resurrected Kikyo, Kagome's soul will do! What will happen when Kagome and her own previous incarnation coexist at the same time? b&w, 40pg (2 of 7) $3.25 MAISON IKKOKU PART 9 #2 by Rumiko Takahashi Kozue and Godai's kiss strikes dischord into Godai's relationship with Kyoko. But Kyoko gets really mad when a weeping Kozue returns to Maison Ikkoku saying that Godai proposed to her! The countdown to the final issue begins ‹ Maison Ikkoku: The story of a boy, a girl, and the drunks who interfere. b&w, 48pg (2 of 10) $3.50 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 7 #2 by Hitoshi Okuda Two stories this issue! Washu makes a galactic-powered machine for screening phone calls in order to keep her 1-900 bills down, but only attracts extradimensional phone solicitors. Then, unexpected guests stumble into the Tenchi household to provide a refresher course on just how weird Maison Tenchi really isŠ (CAUT: 2) b&w, 40pg (2 of 6) $3.25 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 #3 by Kazuhisa Kondo White Base and its crew of youngsters and refugees escape from Side 7 only to once again meet Char in an all-out battle in outer space. Can Amuro, pilot of the Gundam, defeat the far more experienced commander of the Zeon forces? b&w, 32pg (3 of 8) $2.95 POKÉMON: PIKACHU SHOCKS BACK #3 by Toshihiro Ono A special dubbed episode where the Pokémon speak in their own words! Ash loses Pikachu, who wanders off only to meet Squirtle and Charmander and join them on a quest to find the legendary Pokémon Paradise. But with Team Rocket on their tail, it won't be a paradise for long! b&w, 40pg (3 of 4) $3.25 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU #2 CURRENT PRINTING by Toshihiro Ono You've seen the video game and you've seen it on TV... but you've never seen Pokémon like this! Traveling to the wilds of Mt. Moon, Ash and Pikachu stumble upon the elusive Pokémon Clefairy, along with Pokémon researcher Professor Oak. What is the secret life of the magical Clefairies...and can Ash "bring one back alive?" b&w, 40pg (3 of 4) $3.25 ***************************** DRAGONBALL PART 2 #3 by Akira Toriyama Goku and Kuririn's training begins! With Lunch (the character, not the meal) in tow, Kame-sen'nin relocates the Kame House to the mainland and begins to put his new disciples through their paces. Goku looks like the stronger of the two, but Kuririn knows that sneakiness goes a long wayŠ (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (3 of 15) $2.95 DRAGONBALL Z PART 2 #6 by Akira Toriyama Nappa's angry now ‹ and no one lives who makes Nappa angry. As Piccolo sacrifices himself to save Gohan's life for a few moments, as Gohan taps his mighty power, as Kuririn lies wounded, everyone on Earth has one question: Where's Goku? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (6 of 14) $2.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK 4:4 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Trounced by the dualistic Seventh Angel, Shinji and Asuka learn that they must fight in perfect unison to defeat it. In order to get them on the same rhythm, Misato commands them to undergo dancing exercises-and to live together in the same room! Also available in a Special Collector's Edition, preserving the original left-to-right orientation of this major manga series. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR EDITION (CEV401)‹b&w, 32 pg (4 of 7) $2.95 COLLECTOR'S ED. (CEVS401)‹b&w, 32 pg (4 of 7) $2.95 VIZ IN MAGAZINE VOL. 11 #5 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics, Viz Video, and Viz Music, Viz-In is North America¹s manga and anime connection! Don¹t miss this free monthly full-color poster and sneak peeks at your favorite graphic novels, videos, music and merchandise! Tabloid SRP: $0.00 STARS OF THE MONTH ASHEN VICTOR TP by Yukito Kishiro Snev, a Motorballer haunted by a past trauma, is nicknamed the ³Crash King²‹every race he crashes, and every race his cyborg body is reconstituted from the pieces scattered on the track. Beretta, a prostitute, claims to see success in his future, but his teammates hate him, and his manager has a solution which is worse than the problem itself. Will he burn into ashes... or is he destined for victory? Drawn in a stark, heavily shadowed style. (STAR08725) SC, 5x7, 136pg, b&w $14.95 RANMA 1/2 VOL. 12 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma is a mighty fighter and quite a catch, even though he's just a teenager. Unfortunately, he has a problem: whenever he's splashed with cold water, he becomes a girl! (STAR08692) SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 BIO-BOOSTER ARMOR GUYVER TPS by Yoshiki Takaya These trade paperback editions collect Yoshiki Takaya¹s hit manga series! When the young Sho finds the alien Guyver unit‹and inadvertantly activates it‹he finds himself bonded with the powerful armor... and the target of the dreaded Chronos Corporation and their Zoanoid mutants! VOL. 1 (STAR01008)‹SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2 REVENGE OF CHRONOS (STAR01098)‹SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 3 DARK MASTERS (STAR04654)‹SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 ****************************** WARP GRAPHICS ELFQUEST READER¹S COLLECTION VOL. 14A: SKYWARD SHADOW by Harkins, Barral, Pini, & Various The Abodean planetary government is desperate to find the Rebels! For not only has the feisty group of young adventurers stolen a highly classified ³stealth ship² capable of evading all detection, but there may be a link between the long-missing Wolfriders and high Skyward official‹the knowledge of which the powers-that-be want suppressed at any cost. SC, 176pg, b&w $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST: BEDTIME STORIES HC by Various Don¹t go to bed with a classic fairytale; try an Elfquest fairytale! This collection features many amazing artists plying their talent in these stories for children and adults alike. (STAR00820) HC, 128pg $19.95 THE BIG ELFQUEST GATHERUM edited by Cherie Wilkerson & Richard Pini This thick hardcover edition is the latest word and the ultimate reference to the Elfquest saga! Crammed with articles and artwork, The Big Elfquest Gatherum will satisfy even the most persnickety of readers. (STAR03052) HC, 7x10, 384pg, b&w $19.95 ELFQUEST: A GIFT OF HER OWN by Wendy Pini A Gift of Her Own tells the story of a young girl who uses her artistic talents to teach her people and the Wolfrider elves a valuable lesson about self-worth, inner beauty, and the giving of gifts. (STAR01445) HC, 8x11, 48pg $16.95 ****************************** WILSON PLACE COMICS WJHC #1 by Smith-Fisher, Peterson, & Avelli, Jr. Jackson Hill High will never be the same. Follow the antics of Janey Wells and her unlikely group of DJ wannabees as they turn their stodgy school¹s PA system upside down. Look out adventure lovers! WJHC Radio is about to hit the airwaves. FC, 24pg $1.95 YI IMAGINATION STUDIOS FLOAT #3 by Chen, Luke, & Carrillo Float and his three mutant bodyguards are cursed to be reincarnated time and again until Float atones for his sins. Their current lifetime in the 24th century finds them in a seedy inn on the edge of the Himalayas. Pat, a reporter who Float thinks he recognizes from a previous lifetime, arrives beeing chased by the soldiers of the G.E.F. (Guards of the Eastern Factory). She is searching for the legendary paradise of Xianbala, and for unknown reason, they want to shut her down. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING SPECIAL EARLY SOLICITATION! COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #71 TREASURIES, PAPERBACKS, DIGESTS AND MORE! It's the incredible "Odd Formats" issue of Comic Book Marketplace, celebrating those impossible-to-store gems like Treasury Editions such as Superman vs. The Amazing Spider-Man or Superman vs. Muhammad Ali; the Fireside Books like Origins of Marvel Comics or America At War ­ The Best of DC War Comics; and original novels like Challengers of the Unknown or The Avengers Battle The Earth Wrecker, the paperback reprints like Green Lantern/Green Arrow or The Empire Strikes Back! CBM lines up an in-depth look at comics in other forms. Complete checklist of Marvel and DC Treasuries, Fireside Books, novels and more! Many of these undervalued, odd-sized, and under-appreciated gems languished in the 25¢ boxes of convention huxters for more than two decades, waiting for rediscovery. Now they're hot and CBM has them! Plus the non-fan fanzines, F.O.O.M. and The Amazing World of DC, only in CBM #71! Magazine, PC $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES BEST EDITORIAL CARTOONS VOLUME 11 #7-8 Attention political junkies. Here¹s one of the most comprehensive and current collection of editorial cartoons to date! Inside every issue of these tabloid-size 32-page newspapers, you¹ll find over 200 cartoons, with a three-color center section brimming with caricatures. Folded to fit most display racks. (American Publishing) Newspaper $2.95Ea. COMIC BOOK PROFILES #7 Now in a newly expanded format. This issue ‹ artist Michael Kaluta. Join Comic Book Profiles as Kaluta talks about his career; his collaborations on comic books with such creators as Al Williamson, Bernie Wrightson, and Denny O'Neil; and his non-comic book related projects including book illustrations and design work for movies, TV, and the Off- Broadway play Starstruck. This issue also contains many supporting interviews from friends and associates that have worked with Michael Kaluta throughout his career and numerous examples of Kaluta artwork. And as always, Mike Pascale will continue his "Meanderings" and Fred Hembeck will be on hand to give us his "Final Thoughts." (As You Like It Publications) Magazine, 56pg, b&w $2.99 COMIC RELIEF #117 Your favorite funny strips in one magazine including Dilbert, Doonesbury, Life in Hell, For Better or For Worse, Sylvia, and many more. Plus, humor features from Dave Barry and Joe Bob Briggs to Ask Dr. Science and Weird News. Completely ad free! (Page One Publishers) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #621-624 Featuring a new installment of CSN¹s exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog strip every week. Issue #621 has the CSN Charts; issue #622 the June Checklist; issue #623 has the June Hot Picks; and issue #624 has more of the latest news. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PIEa. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1331 Special Star Wars: The Phantom Menace issue! Comics fans first learned of the original Star Wars movie in CBG #97, nearly 24 years ago ‹ and now that the long-awaited prequel is finally here, you'll want to treasure the day forever with this special issue, cover- dated with the film's release date! This commemorative issue features news about comics, trading cards, and other memorabilia relating to the movie. Don't miss it! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1332 Mettle of a warrior: Iron Man! Old Shellhead has been around for more than 35 years and has had more changes of armor than one can count, but underneath it all, he's always been a hero. And speaking of heroes, find out more about Charlotte, NC¹s Heroes Con in this issue's preview! Plus its regular cartoons and columns by such fan faves as Peter David, Mark Evanier, Fred Hembeck, Tony Isabella, and many more! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1333 Tarzan, Lord of the Comics! An animated Tarzan film is swinging into theaters this summer, the latest on a long vine of adaptations of Edgar Rice Burroughs' creation. This issue, the world's largest marketplace for comics from the Golden Age to the present celebrates the jungle lord's illustrious illustrated career through his comic-book appearances and beyond. Also, this issue includes CBG¹s price guide update, its retailer review panel's picks for July-shipping comics! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1334 Movie Madness! With a plethora of comics ‹ and science-fiction-related movies in the works, here's a guide to what you can expect. In addition, CBG previews Atlanta's Dragon*Con, and there'll be more of CBG's retailer review panel's picks for July-shipping comics! All this plus its regular features make this issue a must for collectors, fans, and industry professionals! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #107 Packed with exclusive news stories on U.S. and U.K. mainstream and indie comics, creator quotes, previews, over 100 reviews of current titles, Internet gossip, market overviews, comics to film reports, events guide, the world's most comprehensive international retail index, investment tips, world convention calendar, all major U.S. June on-sale comics listings (with story synopses and full credits), and the most heated comics forum in the industry. (Quality Communications, Ltd.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, PC $1.95 COMICS REVUE #158 The latest issue of the anthology of adventure serial and funny comics featuring Sky Masters by Jack Kirby and Wally Wood, plus Alley Oop, Flash Gordon, Gasoline Alley, Modesty Blaise, Tarzan, The Phantom, and other new and classic. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, b&w, 64pg $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH COLLECTED JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR VOLUME #1 This colossal trade paperback reprints issues #1-9 of the bi-monthly magazine for Kirby fans, including the low distribution first issues, the Fourth World theme issue (#6), and the out-of-print Fantastic Four theme issue (#9). Also included is a new special section with never-before published Kirby art including convention sketches, animation concepts, and Jack¹s uninked pencils from The Prisoner, New Gods, Captain America, Thor and, a new introduction by Mark Evanier. (STARTBD) (Jack Kirby Collector) SC, 244pg, b&w $21.95 ************* JOURNAL OF MADNESS #6 Your unofficial source for Alfred E. Neuman and MAD Magazine scholarship (now that's an oxymoron!) This issue, one of MAD¹s longest contributing and most recognizable artists, Bob Clarke, sits down to discuss everything from the inception of the Candy Land game to his classic "Thing" covers for MAD. Australian MAD Magazine editor Leigh Harrison gives us the history of the wildly popular Australian MAD, including how he attained his dream of working for the magazine he loves. Plus, a report from the Festival of Cartoon Art and the Mark Cohen MAD Art Show, sponsored by the Comic Research Library at Ohio State University; "Desperately Seeking Alfred"; MAD Collector Ricky Long; the "Collectible of the Month," and other mindless columns by MAD Fan-Addicts. (Tool Publications) Magazine, 32+pg, b&w $3.99 STORYLINE STRIPS VOLUME 11 #7-8 Catch up on all your favorite storyline strips together in one reading. Each issue collects the latest installments of popular newspaper serial strips including Amazing Spider-Man, Popeye, Tarzan of the Apes, The Phantom, Brenda Starr, Dick Tracy, Doonesbury, Popeye, Tank McNamara, and many more. (American Publishing) Newspaper $2.50Ea. STRIPS VOLUME 11 #7-8 A dangerously large supply of funny cartoons in one gigantic dose. Each issue of Strips collects the latest batch of today¹s most popular newspaper strips including Dilbert, Zippy, Mother Goose & Grimm, Beetle Bailey, and many more. (American Publishing) Newspaper $2.50Ea. SUBMEDIA #1 SUBmedia is the magazine of the 21st century of comics. Each issue will delve deeper into creator personalities than any magazine interview has ever done. You've never seen or read anything like it! In this debut issue, Barry Windsor-Smith addresses the Storyteller issues, and details his future plans; Bill Sienkiewicz answers the long-standing rumors about him; plus talks with Grant Morrison and Ashley Wood. With over 35 pages of new, previously unseen, and preview art from these talented artists, including never-before-published pages from Big Numbers 3 and Windsor-Smith's Superman graphic novel. All this and reviews of music, movies, comics, and games, columns by Fred Schiller and Paul Jenkins, articles and more. (Woodhaus Studios) Magazine, 104pg, PC $6.00 TRIPWIRE MONTHLY #2 Star Wars Episode One special! Get the lowdown on Dark Horse¹s plans for their Star Wars line, including all of the film tie-ins and specials. Featuring significant amounts of preview art and a competition to win Star Wars material. Plus: Creators like Howard Chaykin give their opinions of Star Wars past and present. And there's the usual columns from Liam Bywater and Simon Jowett; "Lost Tales," stories that never were from Scott Braden; and reviews of new material. Cover by Rodolpho Damaggio from the Star Wars Episode One adaptation. (Tripwire Comics & Music) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 24pg, b&w $1.75 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS AND TOY REVIEW #80 This issue will review the first wave of Star Wars Episode I toys and reveal breaking news on upcoming Star Wars product from Hasbro. Plus reviews of vintage Transformers and LJN¹s 9² WWF figures from 1984-89; the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles; and the latest-breaking toy news from Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, and the other top lines. All this and 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 JUNE 1999 This month: the impact of licensing on your bottom line, survival strategies for independents, title and ID designer tips, the graduate showcase, and the view of animation from Spain and Portugal. (Animation Magazine) Magazine, PC $4.95 BEANIE MANIA JULY 1999 This detailed full-color journal offers in-depth features on the market, counterfeiting, accessories, and the Ty manufacturing process. Plus, news on the international Beanie craze, ³How Beanies Changed My Life,² and a full-color photographic directory of Ty Beanie releases and their variants. (Beanie Mania) Magazine, FC $5.99 BEANIE WORLD JULY 1999 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. Bimonthly. (ADS Publisher Services) Magazine, 96pg, FC $5.99 BEANS JULY 1999 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 #14 Now with a special focus on Beanie Babies each month! 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 price guide and checklist. Each issue includes a convention calendar, a resource directory, and columns on action figures, dolls, gaming cards, Hot Wheels, Beanie Babies, Star Wars, video and computer games, toys on the Internet, vintage toys, and much more. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.99 BECKETT SCI-FI COLLECTOR #3 The new all-glossy, full-color monthly magazine for science fiction collectors! Contains the latest news and most accurate pricing for the hottest collectibles in the sci-fi genre. Includes coverage of Star Wars, X-Files, Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Spawn, Babylon 5, Xena, Lost in Space and other popular sci-fi properties. Price guides included for action figures, collectible card games, figurines, entertainment cards, autographs, comics, and more. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 COLLECT! JULY 1999 One of the "bibles" for card prices, each issue includes a guide for entertainment collectibles. Covers over 2,400 prices and more than 350 figure series, covering the gamut of non-sports and entertainment cards ‹ from hobby classics to the hottest new releases. (Tuff Stuff) Magazine $3.99 MODELER'S RESOURCE #28 The Craftbeast takes on Laguna in this special Horror issue. The Morgans dig into Janus¹ Im-O-Tep; Fred DeRuvo does it to Polar Lights¹ new Psycho House; Jerry Buchanan highlights the new Vampiress kit, Dominique; and Joe Porter brings his oil palette to Buffalo Soldier. Plus, SCAHMS show coverage, ³Behind the Curtain,² and tons of other reviews, profiles, how-tos, and lots more! (Modeler¹s Resource) Magazine, 66pg, PC $5.99 TOMART¹S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #65 ³The Greatest Figures Never Made,² a feature on Great Figures from Toy Companies Long Gone, an update on fall toy announcements, and a follow-up on the release of Star Wars Episode I ‹ both the film and the toys. Plus, all of AFD¹s regular features including the Top 20 selling action figure lines, ³Action News Briefs,² ³Star Wars Update,² and other announcements for Spring, 1999. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY SHOP #203-204 Toy Shop offers you the only fully indexed toy and model marketplace in the hobby. Specializing in the ¹50s, ¹60s, and ¹70s, 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 easy 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. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, b&w $3.98Ea. WHITE¹S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FIGURES JUNE 1999 One of the most comprehensive magazines covering more than two dozen collectible hobbies in over 280 pages. Monthly features include price guides and columns on Action Figures, Star Trek, Star Wars, G.I. Joe, Die Cast, Starting Lineups, NASCAR, Bobbing Heads, Coca-Cola, Disney, Beanie Babies, Fashion Dolls, and more. 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) cover. (Collecting Concepts) COMICS COVER‹Magazine $4.99 SPORTS COVER‹Magazine $4.99 GENERAL COVER‹Magazine $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #261 "The Dark" ‹ Seductive and magical, darkness is both alluring and dangerous. From the Underdark to the realm of shadows, this issue's articles cover the full spectrum of darkness in the AD&D game. Ed Greenwood begins an all-new Forgotten Realms article series this month! Also: Role-playing humor, fantasy fiction, and an interview with cover artist Fred Fields. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.95 DUELIST #40 With everyone¹s attention to the fate of Magic: The Gathering¹s Dominaria in Urza¹s Destiny, The Duelist provides full-blown coverage of the final expansion of the Urza cycle and a unique alternative art card. In addition, The Duelist will include the entire card list, and the Oracle Player¹s Guide for the Urza¹s Destiny expansion. Plus, previews of the latest electronic games, the Duelist price index, and coverage of the most popular trading card games. (WOTC) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 112pg, FC $4.95 GAMERS' REPUBLIC JULY 1999 Serious video game players turn to Gamers Republic for the highest quality layout and editorial, covering the entire spectrum of electronic gaming. Gamers Republic specializes in comprehensive, intelligent coverage of high-profile PC games, games for the Nintendo 64 and Sony PlayStation, as well as extensive coverage of Sega's new 128-bit Dreamcast home console. In addition, GR also features in-depth coverage on the world of Japanese anime, and game-related movie news. The magazine also features behind-the-scenes interviews, extensive import game news and reviews, and codes and tips. (Millennium Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 WHITE DWARF #232 Continuing coverage of your favorite fantasy games including Warhammer 40K, Dogs of War, and more with reviews, gaming tips, modeling how-tos, and rule listings. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 TRADING CARD MAGAZINES BECKETT SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards, tips on card collecting, and ³Readers Write,² a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby¹s most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. Starting this month Beckett Hockey Monthly will feature all hockey memorabilia, autographed memorabilia, draft pick card pricing, and a Bonus Price Guide covering cards, hockey publications, and equipment. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#171)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 BASKETBALL (#107)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 FOOTBALL (#111)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#104)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS MARKETPLACE (#58)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#98)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 10 #3 The excitement is going through the roof for the new Star Wars: The Phantom Menace prequel. To further whet your appetite, NSU will feature a Star Wars Chrome Archives cover on the April/May issue. The monthly promo cards will include one from Topps¹ Star Wars Chrome Archives, Inkworks¹ Planet of the Apes Archives, and Comic Images¹ Sin City. Comes with the monthly 32-page pull-out price guide. Bimonthly. (Non-Sport Update) Magazine $4.50 TUFF STUFF JULY 1999 The monthly price guide contains prices for sports cards in singles, packs, boxes, and sets along with prices for racing, draft picks, limited edition collectibles, promo cards, plus autographs and memorabilia, as well as a Kenner Starting Lineup section. Also, lively feature stories and the latest in hobby news and regular monthly columns from experts in the field. (Tuff Stuff) Magazine $4.99 WRESTLING MAGAZINES Official Federation Magazines WWF MAGAZINE JUNE 1999 The Official Magazine of the WWF. Want the latest scoop on your favorite wrestling stars? The background on the hottest feuds? An update of WWF news, tours, and merchandise. Then turn to the WWF, your pipeline to the World Wrestling Federation. (Titan Sports) Magazine, FC $3.99 WWF RAW MAGAZINE JUNE 1999 Exploring the rawer side of the WWF. Featuring the stunts they can¹t show on TV, backstage info on the wrestlers, and titillating pin-ups. Hey, why should wrestlers get all the posters? Are you man enough for Raw? Officially licensed by the WWF! (Titan Sports) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WCW MAGAZINE JUNE 1999 Attention Jericho-holics! The official magazine of the WCW/nWo. It¹s everything you wanted to know about the WCW league, and more! With provocative interviews, extensive coverage of the WCW fights, spirited debate, and multiple star posters. Keep up with the exploits of Goldberg, Bret "The Hitman" Hart, and Ric Flair¹s Four Horsemen each month. It¹s more WCW than you can grapple. (Howl, LTD) Magazine, FC $3.95 ECW MAGAZINE #2 The Official Magazine of the ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling) ‹ the hottest, baddest, boldest of all the wrestling federations. ECW features in-depth coverage of all events and results, gossip, news, forecasts, predictions, behind-the-scenes actions, and the women! Includes some of the best color action photography on the market, with great action shots of Sabu, Taz, and Rob Van Dam! (ADS Publisher Services) Magazine, FC $5.95 ************** RINGSIDE WRESTLING #19 As the dust settles following Wrestlemania, Ringside Wrestling will analyze the big winners and losers. Has Mr. McMahon¹s evil grip on the World Wrestling Federation tightened or loosened? Will Team Corporation be able to stay in charge, even though they are outgunned and outmuscled by the anti-McMahon faction? Find out in this issue! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS #13 The chaotic scenes in World Championship Wrestling is difficult to keep track of without a scorecard. Let Superstar Wrestlers be your score card! Who¹s in and out with the Wolfpac? What of the power struggle between Kevin Nash and Hulk Hogan? The answers to these questions plus WWF news, pin-ups, and eight fantastic foldouts. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 TV WRESTLERS: BEAUTIES OF WRESTLING #7 They¹re beating up the women and loving the men! The gorgeous ladies of the grappling scene take it off and get it on in this magazine dedicated to the most dangerous curves in all sports. Sexy wrestling stars such as Nitro Girls, Sable, Tammy Sytch, Terri Runnels, Miss Jacquelyn, and Miss Elizabeth will be featured. It just doesn¹t get any hotter than this! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $4.99 WRESTLING ALL STARS HEROES & VILLAINS #119 With the first Wrestlemania results along with exclusive ringside photos of wrestling¹s number-one annual event! Plus, twelve fantastic color pin-ups and the usual fantastic departments and features. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES BABYLON 5 VOL. 2 #12 With the launch of the all-new Crusade fast approaching, take a trip behind the scenes of its production with tourguide actor Peter Woodward as Babylon 5 brings you more production secrets and the first taste of the stories to come via exclusive set reports and photographs. Plus, news, features, the column from J. Michael Straczynski, and a free poster. (Titan Magazines) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 68pg $5.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOL. 31 # 6 Cinefantastique unwraps The Mummy, beginning with the behind-the-scenes story of Universal Pictures¹ remake and interviews with writer-director Stephen Sommers, the special-effects technicians, and makeup artists. That¹s followed by a look at classic Mummy films, including the Boris Karloff original and the Hammer remake starring Christopher Lee. Plus, a preview of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace; interviews with David Prowse (Darth Vader), Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett), and Kenny Baker (R2- D2); and previews of Wild, Wild West and Deep Blue Sea. (Cinefantastique) Magazine $5.95 CULT TIMES #45 Plan the month with the ³Cult Times Out of the Box,² 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 $4.99 DARK SIDE #79 In the latest issue of Britain¹s best-selling horror magazine, The Dark Side asks Dyanne Thorne to reveal all, talks with scriptwriter Ernesto Gastaldi, and asks how real computer game carnage can get. Plus, Jeanne Carmen meets a monster in Piedras Blancas¹ pin-up, and The Dark Side gives you a ³Frightening Fant-Asia² film fest round up. All this, along with the value-pack mix of concise reviews, up-to-date news, readers¹ letters, the censorship watch, and a huge DVD and laser review. (Stray Cat Publishing) Magazine, FC $5.99 DARK TERRORS #16 Focusing on the 1958 Hammer film Dracula starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. From casting and shooting through the premiere and release, it¹s a overvirew of the classic film that changed the horror genre. Also, interviews with veteran Hammer producer/director Anthony Hinds, cult actress Ingrid Pitt, and Hammer actress Virginia Wetherell. Plus, The Plague of the Zombies, the first publication of the original story of Hammer¹s 1965 classic, Nessie, Hammer¹s unfilmed monster movie of the 70s, and much more Hammer news, reviews, ans merchandise. (Dark Terrors) (CAUT: 4) Magazine (Note Price) $8.50 DREAMWATCH #58 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 (Note Price) $6.95 EFFECTS SPECIAL #2 From the publishers of Sci-Fi and Fantasy Models International magazine. This volume includes exclusive stories and pictures on full-scale pyrotechnic effects; a new computer generated sci-fi TV series; special effect contact lenses; new developments in internal lighting for prosthetics; animatronics; miniatures; a surprise archive interview with a TV and film modelmaking legend and much more. With contributions from many of the top names in the industry. Perfect-bound with laminated cover. Semi-Annual. (Next Millennium) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 96pg $15.00 EROTICA VISIONS SUBLIME #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.95 FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #226 Special KISS Collector¹s Issue! Gene Simmons shares his unique take on classic horror with FM as he talks about growing up during the 60s monster craze. Plus, a pictorial tribute to the Man of a Thousand Faces (and one of Simmons¹ biggest influences) ‹ Lon Chaney Sr.; ³The Missing Films of Boris Karloff² reviews several films made by Karloff at the start of his incredible career, including rare stills; and a brand new FM Filmbook of Monolith Monsters, the 1950s sci-fi saga of mutating killer quartz from the depths of outer space! Also, ³You Axed For It,² the FM Mystery Photo department, ³Fang Mail,² and more. Comes with four attached covers, each featuring a painting of a different KISS band member! (Dynacomm) NOTE: Contains completely different content than the original solicitation. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) Magazine, 84pg, b&w $5.95 FANGORIA #184 Fangoria continues its coverage of the ongoing horror boom, including this summer¹s fear slate including: producer Steven Spielberg¹s remake of The Haunting of House Hill starring Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta Jones; Universal¹s $70 million update of The Mummy starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz; Tim Burton¹s Sleepy Hollow written by Kevin Walker (Seven) and starring Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci, and Casper Van Dien. Plus, Deep Blue Sea (a Jaws for the new millennium) starring Samuel L. Jackson and L.L. Cool J. in a tale of unleashed genetically engineered Great Whites, and Lost Souls where the devil comes up against Winona Rider and Ben Chaplin. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 FEMME FATALES VOL. 7 #17 Featuring interviews with Tracy Scoggins, the former bikini-clad, bad girl sex kitten who has been reformed into role model Captain Elizabeth Lochley of Babylon 5 and with cover girl and this summer¹s siren, Carrie Ann Moss of The Matrix made by the auteurs of Bound. Plus, Nicole deBoer (Deep Space Nine) talks about her past roles in TV¹s Poltergeist, Forever Knight, The Outer Limits, and Cube, and Shelley Duvall (The Shining, Talos the Mummy, Time Bandits) reflects on her career. Then, meet Oscar nominee Sally Kirkland, currently directing Playboy¹s episodic series Women of Passion; Michelle Scarabelli who recalls her role as Susan Francisco on Alien Nation; and producer Jim Dudelson who may be set to develop Stephen King¹s Creepshow into a TV franchise. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $5.95 FILM REVIEW #106 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 Plus, ³Call Sheet² recalls a classic movie with exclusive interviews, lively reviews of the latest movies, movie books, and soundtracks, plus masses of movie trivia, video competitions and more. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.95 FILM REVIEW SPECIAL #27 Summer Blockbusters ‹ All the hot movies under one cover including the blockbusting Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 FILMFAX #73 This issue leads off with articles on The Creature from the Black Lagoon and an exclusive Creature cover by Vincent Di Fate. Also, Harlan Ellison on the horror films of Val Lewton, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, a tribute to the Bad Guys of film noir, and more features, reviews, and surprises. (Filmfax) Magazine, 100pg $7.50 FORTEAN TIMES #123 From UFOs, Bigfoot, and visions of the Virgin Mary to weird tales and human oddities, Fortean Times is a respected chronicler of strange phenomena with 23 years experience of reporting from wild frontiers. Informed, open-minded, skeptical, and above all extremely funny, Fortean Times has the lowdown on what's out there... and always names its sources! Believer or skeptic, its features cover all interests. (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 G-FAN #39 Toho Co. of Japan begins filming of a new Godzilla movie in April, and G-FAN has all the latest information. Plus, everything you need to know about the upcoming summer G- FEST '99 in California, news, product reviews, and much more. (Daikaiju Enterprises) Magazine, 68pg, PC $3.95 GIANT ROBOT #15 The arts and music issue will feature 88 pages of the best and most innovative artists and musicians. Everyone from the hottest comic book artists from indie to mainstream; painters ranging from the "fine" artists ‹ including Hajime Sorayama ‹to the voice of the street- graffitti. The music will feature the likes of Money Mark, the best hiphop DJ turn-tablists and MCs, Melt Banana punk rock, the newest invasion from the underground Asia, and the hottest mainstream sounds of commercial pop from Japan and Hong Kong. But there will be more including the influential art of martial arts posters, the world's legendary designers, and the geniuses who brought you Bob Marley. This is the issue. (Giant Robot) Magazine, b&w $3.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #46 Dedicated to unearthing the hidden gems of pulp fiction. Printed in facsimile fashion with vintage ads, vintage illustrations, and anecdotes from pulp historian John Gunnison. This issue includes Secret Service Operator #5, ³The Coming of the Mongol Hordes²...³Sweeping through ravaged Pennsylvania come the blood-maddened Mongol legions‹already planning a swift and merciless descent upon helpless New York City! Before them, a starring, ragged band of desperate patriots‹led by Operator 5‹is America¹s only hope!² (Adventure House) Magazine, 96pg $6.00 INTERNET GUIDE VOLUME 11 #7-8 Why spend hours on the Internet looking fruitlessly for information? The Internet Guide is a great source of ŒNet information with over a hundred Web sites and on-line chat calendars. Biweekly. (American Publishing) Tabloid, 32pg, b&w $2.95Ea. KUTIE #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Kutie) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 64pg, PC $4.95 LOCUS #460 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 MAKE UP ARTIST #19 Spotlighting the make-up artists of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. If you have an interest in movie and TV make-up and the talented artists who make it happen, then check out Make-Up Artist Magazine, one of the industry¹s leading publications. Each issue features in-depth articles, industry news, how-to¹s, and interviews with such greats as Rick Baker and The X-Files¹ Toby Lindala. A must-read for anyone in the business. Featuring a Star Wars: The Phantom Menace cover. (Make-Up Artist) Magazine, 66pg, FC $6.95 MAKING MOVIES #2 The Film School in a Magazine where you can learn movie-making tips directly from the pros. This issue includes basic make-up techniques from Academy Award winner Dick Smith, instructions on how to make a high-quality low-cost feature film (with sound) with a CP-16 camera, danger and safety on the set, and more. (Market Square Productions) RES. from Previews Vol. V #7 (Jul95) Magazine $5.95 MANGA MAX #6 Focusing on ³pseudomanga² or comics that look like manga, but taste like chicken. Pretty boys save the world in X: The Movie, back from the dead with Ninja Resurrection, Attack of the Lady Ninja, and other things delivered so close to Japanese release that not even Manga Max knows what it¹ll be. Jam packed with everything you need to know (and more) about the wonderfully demented world of anime, manga, Asian action films, SF, and more. Includes the bonus ten-page ³Eastern Heroes² section. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 PENTHOUSE AUGUST 1999 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.99 PERFECT 10 SUMMER 1999 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Perfect 10) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available outside of the U.S. and Puerto Rico. (Warner) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (JUL)‹ Magazine $4.95 LINGERIE (JUL/AUG)‹Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (JUL/AUG)‹Magazine $6.95 PREMIERE JULY 1999 The slick magazine for moviegoers and couch potatoes alike, featuring articles and features on every aspect of movies, TV, and films. (Conceptions Unlimited) Magazine, FC $3.50 RETROVISION STAR TREK/STAR WARS SPECIAL #3 Now with a lower cover price! This issue¹s Star Wars portion features interviews with cast members of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, a look at the making of Return of the Jedi, and the third part of the comprehensive guide to every Star Wars short story and novel. Turning to Star Trek, RetroVision salutes and says farewell to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with cast interviews and an overview of the show¹s history both in front of and behind the camera. And it¹s all wrapped with a painted Monte Moore cover combining elements of The Phantom Menace and Return of the Jedi. (RetroVision) Magazine, b&w, (3 of 4) (Note Price) $8.95 ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE #813-814 Rolling Stone, the authoritative voice on popular culture, speaks on music, movies, video, television, and social trends through irreverent journalism, bold photography, and cutting- edge design! Featuring the Rolling Stone Sports Hall of Fame in issue #814. Biweekly. (Straight Arrow Publishers) Magazine, FC $3.00Ea. SCARLET STREET #33 This issue highlights that classic of horror Werewolf of London and examines the music of this landmark film. Then we continue our coverage of another classic: The Picture of Dorian Gray. We¹ll examine the novel, the plays, the films, and the TV shows, and present an exclusive interview with Dorian Gray portrayer Shane Briant (Hammer¹s Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell, Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter). Plus, The Zacherley Archives, Forry Ackerman's Crimson Chronicles, the latest laser and book reviews, and much more! (Scarlet Street) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) Magazine, 76pg, b&w $6.95 SCI-FI ENTERTAINMENT VOLUME 6 #3 The official magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel. Featuring coverage of Will Smith¹s Wild, Wild West and a look back at the original TV show, an in-depth interview with Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation), and Sci-Fi Entertainment selects the ten best and worst episodes from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Plus, more on the latest from the world of horror and sci-fi entertainment with interviews, behind-the-scenes reports and more. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SCI-FI TV #6 An exclusive, on-the-set report of Crusade: The Babylon Project set to premiere on June 2, along with the departure of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, also set for June. Also, Star Trek: Voyager¹s chef Neelix (Ethan Phillips) cooks a candid interview, Xena¹s Renee O¹Connor battles on as Gabrielle, a slayer Buffy yearbook, and an interview with one of the Lone Gunmen of the X-Files (Shh! his identity is a secret), and more. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 SCI-FI UNIVERSE VOLUME 5 #5 This issue looks behind the scenes at Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, interviews Walter Koenig of Star Trek and Babylon 5, talks with the stable of X-Files writers who keep it running eerie, and a preview of the FX for the live action Inspector Gadget. And more coverage of all your favorite sci-fi stars and shows along with media reviews of comics, books, games, and videos. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SCI-FI WORLD #2 After the premiere issue revealed some of the first secrets of the Star Wars prequel, the second issue follows with more descriptions and details of The Phantom Menace. Plus, the Summer Movie Preview covers the rest of the mid-year movie line-up from Deep Blue Space and Austin Powers 2 to Wild, Wild West and Inspector Gadget, and a special look at the hot movies of next year, The Lord of the Rings and Indiana Jones 4. Quarterly. (M.V.P. Entertainment) Magazine, FC $6.95 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE #8 This issue: Jackie's latest movie opponent, Brad Allan, is interviewed; "Jackie Chan: My Stunts" ‹ Jackie's new documentary explored; Jackie Down Under! ‹ highlights of the Australian Rush Hour promotional tour; and interview with Operation Condor bad guy Bruce Fontaine; a preview of Jackie's upcoming Hollywood Western, Shanghai Noon; and "My Childhood" (part 7) by Jackie himself. Plus: letters, news, competitions, reviews, and all the happenings in the Jackie Chan world. Free color poster! (Screen Power) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SFX #53 The smashing, spirited sci-fi magazine from Britain. This magazine asks and answers the burning questions on all sci-fi fans¹ minds. Things like: What¹s really going to happen in the new Star Wars trilogy? Why has the Star Wars Holiday Special never been rebroadcast? Is 1980¹s Flash Gordon a noble failure or just plain awful? Which child genius is more annoying than Wesley Chrusher? And, oh yes, there¹s late-breaking news, in-depth interviews, behind-the-scenes reports, multi-media reviews (books, comics, games, videos, TV), and much more. What more could a sci-fi fan want? (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.20 SHIVERS #66 Featuring an in-depth interview with one of the most popular horror actresses, Caroline Munroe (Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter, Dr. Phibes, DraculaAD72), a preview of the summer blockbusters including The Wild, Wild West, and a look back to the 30s and the Werewolf of London. Plus, more up-to-the-minute news, reviews, the latest exploits of Buffy and Agents Mulder and Scully, and the ³Pitt of Horror ³ column from the witty Ingrid Pitt. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS GALAXY COLLECTOR #1-4 Venture deeper into the world of Star Wars collectibles, the people who create them, and the fans who make them a part of their lives. Each issue features reviews of hot Star Wars toys and merchandise, exclusive prequel news and interviews, interviews with the innovative artists like Drew Struzan and actor Jake Lloyd, and the ³Galactic Bazaar² section. (Topps) #1-3 (REG.)‹Magazine, FC $3.95Ea. #4 (DLX.)‹Magazine, FC $4.95Ea. ******************* STAR WARS INSIDER #44 This action-packed issue has interviews with The Phantom Menace¹s Young Queen (Natalie Portman), Shmi Skywalker (Sweden¹s Permilla August), and Jedi Councilman Ki- Adi-Mundi (Silas Carson). Plus, more exclusive behind-the-scenes pictures of Star Wars Episode I, and much more! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Puerto Rico or outside North America. (Official Fan Club) Magazine, FC $4.50 STAR WARS KIDS #4 Pack your bags for a fantasy vacation on Tatooine ‹ THE hot spot in the galaxy far, far away. Plus, you¹ll meet powerful Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), get a preview of X Games¹ high-flying competitors and their ³big-sir² events, and more fun stuff including puzzles, games, and more. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Puerto Rico or outside North America. (Official Fan Club) Magazine, FC $3.95 STARBURST #250 Includes 5 free collectors sci-fi photo cards! This special issue celebrates Starburst¹s 250th issue and the premiere of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Plus, more of the regular news and reviews from the world of science fiction entertainment ‹ movies, TV, video, books, and interactive media. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC (Note Price) $7.99 STARBURST SPECIAL #40 Star Wars: The Phantom Menace ‹ Focusing on the blockbuster films of summer including the eagerly awaited Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 STARLOG #264 Inside The Phantom Menace ‹ Starlog¹s gala 23rd anniversary issue explores the latest chapter of Star Wars as only a magazine published in 1977 can! Plus, Barry Sonnenfeld (Men in Black) previews Wild, Wild West in a very funny interview, Disney unveils its spectacular Tarzan of the Apes, Brendan Fraser chats about his adventures battling The Mummy and as the big-screen Dudley Do-Right, Gary Cole discusses his heroics of Crusade¹s Captain Gideon from the Babylon 5 spin-off, and more. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 STARLOG YEARBOOK #17 A farewell to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine after seven years on the air with all-new interviews with Armin Shimmerman, Terry Farrell, Alexander Siddig, Colm Meany, James Darren (Vic Fontaine), along with classic interviews of Avery Brooks, René Auberjonois, Michael Dorn, Nana Visitor, Nicole de Boer, and many others from supporting characters and notable guest stars. Plus coverage of Star Wars, The X-Files, and Babylon 5. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 TV ZONE #115 The World¹s Longest-Running Cult TV Magazine! Up-to-the-minute news, features and interviews, plus continuing coverage of popular Cult TV shows including Crusade, Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager and Deep Space Nine, Millennium, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Doctor Who. Also, our ongoing episode guides to popular series and answers to readers¹ questions in ³Memory Alpha,² along with regular news, reviews and interviews. Perfect-bound with spine. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #51 Classic Sci-Fi Fantasy Series! A special review section devoted to an avalanche of recent video releases of classic sci-fi/fantasy series from the movies and television! Included are reviews of all five Planet of the Apes films, The Prisoner, The Avengers, and numerous Superman series, including the Max Fleischer cartoons, the 1940s serial starring Kirk Alyn, Superman and the Mole Men, and TV's The Adventures of Superman! Also ³The Two Faces of Dr. Mabuse² ‹ in 1930, Fritz Lang directed one of his greatest films, The Testament of Dr. Mabuse, but not too many people know that he actually directed two separate versions of this movie, one in German, and another in French with a different supporting cast! Video Watchdog reports on a recent French telecast of this newly resurfaced treasure, along with its dozens of additional reviews of tapes, discs, books and soundtrack releases! (Video Watchdog) Digest, b&w $6.50 WHITES GUIDE TO THE MOVIES #7 A monthly magazine geared to serious movie fans. Character-based reviews offer inside perspectives; revolutionary ³box office scores² give you complete movie info at your fingertips; and a fantasy movie game allows readers to pick their own ³teams² of Hollywood talent and compete against each other. Plus, scoops, news, quotes, and more. (Collecting Concepts) Magazine, 96pg $4.99 XPOSÈ #35 The Magazine of Fantastic Movies and TV! Xposé takes a look at the brand-new Star Wars film and features the latest on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Millennium, The X-Files, and more. Plus, a Star Wars: Phantom Menace cover. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME STAR OF THE MONTH THE ANIME COMPANION What¹s Japanese in Japanese Animation? by Gilles Poitras Find out what¹s so cool about Japanese animation with this insightful guide to the art form that¹s taken the world by storm. Including 50 illustrations, numerous references, various film citations, and more than 500 glossary-style entries, this book will explain away the mysteries behind anime¹s distinctive visual style and attitude! (Stonebridge Press) (1-880- 656-329) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x9, 176pg, b&w $16.95 ************ ART STARS OF THE MONTH H.R. GIGER'S NECRONOMICON Introduced by Clive Barker, this exquisite oversized hardcover‹reprinted in English for the first time in 15 years‹collects almost 200 paintings, sketches, and photographs (plus poster-size fold-outs) by and about the Swiss surrealist whose disturbing bio-mechanoid airbrush imagery revolutionized the look and feel of modern science-fantasy. (Morpheus International) (STAR00259) MATURE READERS HC, 12x17 $69.50 H.R. GIGER'S NECRONOMICON II This second volume is filled with autobiographical text pieces, interviews with the artist and his peers, insightful essays, an extensive bibliography, and nearly 200 reproductions of Giger's strangest paintings, sculptures, and photographs‹including many created for Alien and other movies. (Morpheus International) (STAR00361) MATURE READERS HC, 12x17 $69.50 ******************* LEATHER AND LACE VOLUME 3 REGULAR Fetish fashions and the ladies who wear them so well! A highly disciplined collection of art by professionals such as Arantza, DeMiguel, Esteban Maroto, Roca, Blas Gallego, Faster & Larson, Mike Hoffman, Boada, and Mitch Byrd to name a few. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) SC $9.95 NEAL ADAMS GALLERY ONE This is the first time Neal has allowed unfettered access to his massive archives, allowing a unique and unmatched overview of his career. The Neal Adams Gallery One features many rare and never-before-seen pieces, as well as some amazing full-color paintings. As an added bonus, his most famous works are showcased without the distracting logos. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 SOFT AS STEEL FANTASY ART OF JULIE BELL TPB by Julie Bell & Nigel Suckling A collection of sensual illustrations that showcases Bell's talents for capturing the human form at its most powerful and sensual. The roots of her art are celebrated here in the third published collection of her work. A series of exotic fantasy realms come to life with astounding vividness in her paintings, in which the bodies appear to be a melding of cold steel and vulnerable human flesh. Includes 120 full-color illustrations. (Publishers Group West) (1-56025-191-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 128pg $21.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ESSENTIAL ELLISON edited by Terry Dowling et al "The dark Prince of American letters" lets it all hang out in this 35-year literary retrospective, encompassing fiction, essays, personal reminiscences, reviews, photos, a full-length teleplay, and more. Includes such classic tales as "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman, A Boy and his Dog, The Deathbird, and many others, all penned by the wordsmith whom the L. A. Times has deemed "The 20th Century Lewis Carroll." A must for sci-fi bibliophiles and Ellison fans, wanna-bes, and worshippers. (Morpheus International) (0-9623447-4-5) SC, 8x11, 1000pg $19.95 ********************* TOTH BLACK & WHITE TPB Edited by Manuel Auad The second volume in the continuing series on the work of Alex Toth‹the first volume long out-of-print. Black & White contains artwork from private collections and the artist's own sketchbooks‹mostly unpublished. Plus, 12 stories ranging from 1953 to 1990 covering crime, drama, humor, adventure, sci-fi, horror, and the bizarre. (CAUT: 4) SC, 224pg $24.95 COLLECTING CASHING IN YOUR COLLECTIBLES TPB by Miriam Plans This guide takes the reader through the often daunting process of identifying a wide variety of objects, estimating their worth, determining the basis of one's interest in them and their value to one's life, and deciding whether to sell or donate. Includes 20 color photos and 20 b&w illustrations. (Publishers Group West) (1-58221-003-9) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 160pg $16.95 COLLECTING ORIGINAL COMIC STRIP ART TPB by Jeff Ellinport This informative, well-illustrated book by an expert in the field covers cartoon art collecting in two parts. In the first, the author gives a brief history and discussion of the creative process behind the form; in the second, he offers practical tips on collecting and caring for a collection. An appendix lists useful resources for both novices and experienced collectors. Includes 400 b&w illustrations. (Publishers Group West) (1-58221-010-1) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 144pg $21.95 OBRIEN'S COLLECTING TOYS 9TH EDITION SC Edited by Elizabeth Stephan An encyclopedic, photo-intensive price guide and reference book for vintage and obscure toys from the late 1880s to today. Accurate market values for more than 16,000 toys are identified. Includes information on hard-to-find toys not found in other toy price guides. Also includes lists of related museums, auctioneers, collectors, and dealers. Includes a 16- page color section and 3,500 b&w photos. (Krause Publications) (0-87341-749-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 784pg $28.95 OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE TO ACTION FIGURES 2ND EDITION TPB by Stuart W. Wells III and Jim Main More than 9,000 different figures from hundreds of series, with separate introductions of series, and its significance, history, and collectibility are included in this book that's fully illustrated with 700 photos for identification. Includes information on direct-to-comic-shop exclusives. (Ballantine) (0676601790) (CAUT: 4) SC, 400pg $21.95 TV TOYS AND MEMORABILIA OF THE 60S AND 70S 2ND EDITION by Greg Davis & Bill Morgan Backed by extensive research and interviews with seasoned collectors, this guide contains the most recent values for an area of collecting that has skyrocketed during the last few years. Collectibles from 60s and 70s shows featured in this book include The Brady Bunch, Charlie's Angels, Starsky & Hutch, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, H.R. Pufnstuf, Gilligan's Island, Little House on the Prairie, The Partridge Family, and The Flying Nun. (Collector Books) (5169) (CAUT: 4) HB, 296pg $24.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI CONAN AND THE AMAZON MMPB by John Maddox Roberts Back in print! Conan and a fierce warrior queen set out to uncover the riches of long-lost Janagar, a mighty city that stood tall for five thousand years, and in which deadly horrors await them! (Tor) (0-812-53493-4) (CAUT: 4) PB, 288pg $5.99 CONAN AND THE MANHUNTERS MMPB by John Maddox Roberts Back in print! Conan, having raided the temple of an evil god, must smuggle tons of gold and jewels past city guards, while pursued by the most vicious band of manhunters ever assembled. It's just another day in the life for everyone's favorite monosyllabic Cimmerian, and this all-new barbarian adventure tells the whole grisly tale! (Tor) (0-812- 52489-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $5.99 ***************** QUEST FOR THE FALLEN MMPB by Piers Anthony, James Richey, & Alan Riggs Beneath the twin suns of Ellistar and Deneob, the Realm is menaced by the Dark One and his minions, the Ill-creatures. To save the Realm and its power, the High Bishop charges a lonely band of travelers with the task of carrying the Thunderwood staff, the mightiest weapon ever known to safety in the Holy City of Norivika. Running before the storm, this band must learn the true nature of the Fallen Star in order to preserve the Realm. (Tor) (0812564855) (CAUT: 4) SC, 688pg $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH STARDUST HARDCOVER by Neil Gaiman In the sleepy English town of Wall, Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to beautiful Victoria Forester. But Victoria is cold and distant‹as distant, in fact, as the star she and Tristran see fall from the sky on a crisp October evening. For the coveted prize of Victoria's hand, Tristran vows to retrieve the fallen star and deliver it to his beloved. It is an oath that sends the lovelorn swain over the ancient wall, and propels him into a world that is strange beyond imagining. (Avon) (0-380977-28-1/STAR08698) (CAUT: 4) HC, 256pg $22.00 ************************* GAMES DARK EARTH THE TORCH MMPB by Robert Weinberg Ten years after the Cataclysm destroys Earth as we know it a small band of survivors find refuge from the devastation in a city of light known as a stallite. Three hundred years later, their living descendants face a new threat‹a creature of the dark who plans to destroy them. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-425-16836-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 304pg $6.99 OATH OF STONEKEEP MMPB by Troy Denning Ulger the Cruel has returned from exile, and plans to unleash the Shadowking upon Stonekeep. Cassius of Kural joins forces with the sorcerer Pendaran to wage a war against the darkness with an army raised from the realms of dragon and faerie...an army they can barely control. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-425-17065-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH POKEMON TRAINERS SURVIVAL GUIDE by Mark MacDonald In-depth and detailed information on every aspect of each Pokemon game product, including those not yet released in the U.S. such as other colored cartridges and Pokemon Stadium for the N64. Plus, information on all 151 monsters as well as complete walkthroughs for the RPG quests and other elements of the games. (1-884364-29- 2/STAR08737) (Sandwich Islands) SC, 144pg $9.95 ****************** RESIDENT EVIL 3 CITY OF THE DEAD MMPB by S. D. Perry A rookie cop and a resourceful young woman in search of her brother venture into Raccoon City on the very night that a horrifying viral outbreak has transformed every man, woman, and child into one of the living dead. (Pocket Books) (0-671-02441-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $6.50 RESIDENT EVIL 4 UNDERWORLD MMPB by S.D. Perry As our heroes get closer to the truth behind the conspiracy, they storm a vast underground lab in the desert, hoping to find a way to stop the experiments of the Umbrella Corporation‹and their latest living weapons‹once and for all. (Pocket Books) (0671024426) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $6.50 HOW-TO BLITZ CARTOONING KIT by Bruce Blitz From the host of the Emmy-nominated public television series Blitz on Cartooning comes this complete kit featuring step-by-step instructions and tips, plus five Insta-Cartoon overlay sheets, tracing paper, cartooning marker, pencil and sharpener, and an art portfolio. (Running Press) (1561380113) (CAUT: 4) SC, 56pg $14.95 ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CARTOONING TECHNIQUES HC Choose the right art materials, acquire technical skills, and develop a personal style. Step- by-step demonstrations show you how to translate your ideas into cartoon form. Explorations of viewpoint, inanimate objects, caricature, lettering, and other topics illustrate ways to further develop your cartooning skills. (Running Press) (1-56138-354-6) SC $24.95 HORROR H.P. Lovecraft ALL OF US ARE DYING AND OTHER STORIES HC SIGNED LIMITED EDITION by George Clayton Johnson Here are just a few of the treasures you'll find in this mammoth retrospective by an unsung master whose credits include the likes of The Twilight Zone, Logan's Run, and Star Trek: an unproduced Star Trek episode entitled "Rock a Bye Baby‹Or Die"; the teleplay to a classic Twilight Zone episode; a weekly series based on the Frankenstein story titled "The Creatures Blood"; a proposed movie based on the life of H.P. Lovecraft's life; plus classic reprints and original stories written for this volume. Limited to 600 signed and numbered copies. (Subterranean Press) (1-892284-21-9) (CAUT: 4) HC $40.00 BOOK OF DYZAN A discussion of Blavatsky's famous book, the mysterious Book of Dyzan, the heart of the secret books of Kie-Te, once known only to Tibetan mystics. Included are excerpts from the Society for Psychical Research's 1885 report on the eye-opening phenomena connected with the Theosophical Society; plus editor Maroney's biographical essay for Madame Blavatsky starts off the volume with a fascinating portrait of an amazing woman. (Chaosium Games) (CHA6027) (CAUT: 4) SC $12.95 CTHULHU 2000 TPB Edited by Jim Turner Lovecraft is paid homage by a gallery of today's best horror and fantasy writers in spine- tingling tales that would have made the master proud. Includes "The Barrens," by F. Paul Wilson; "His Mouth Will Taste of Wormwood," by Poppy Z. Brite; "On the Slab," by Harlan Ellison; "The Unthinkable," by Bruce Sterling; and 14 other bloodcurdling tales. (Ballantine) (0-345-42203-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pg $12.95 ETERNAL LOVECRAFT HC Edited by Jim Turner In this reprinted anthology, contemporary genre writers such as Nancy Collins, Thomas Ligotti, and Gene Wolfe, plus distinguished American mainstream figures like Fred Chappell, Harlan Ellison, and Stephen King have select works showcased in this tome for their "Lovecraftian" overtones. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (Golden Gryphon) (0-9655901-7- 8) HC $25.95 LOVECRAFT'S HAUNTER OF THE DARK Introduction by Alan Moore. Grotesque visions guaranteed to send icy chills down your spine. Don't turn out the lights. Don't look under the bed. And no matter what, don't answer the door! They're coming to get you, and they've got big sharp pointy teeth! (190219702X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 120pg $23.95 ******** JEWEL OF SEVEN STARS MMPB The warning was inscribed on the entrance of the hidden tomb, forgotten for millennia in the sands of mystic Egypt. Then the archaeologists and grave robbers came, in search of the fabled Jewel of Seven Stars, which they found clutched in the hand of the mummy. Few heeded the ancient warning, until all who came in contact with the Jewel began to die in a mysterious and violent way‹with the marks of a strangler around their neck. Cover art by Boris Vallejo. (Tor) (0-812-56895-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $5.99 LAZARUS HEART THE CROW MMPB by Poppy Z. Brite S&M photographer Jared Poe is framed for the vicious slaying of his lover, Ben, and murdered shortly after arriving at Angola prison. When Poe returns from the dead, Crow in tow it's payback time for the prosecutor and judge, and his lover's elusive killer. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-102009-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 336pg $6.99 STEPHEN KING COUNTRY HC by George Beahm What lurks inside the head of Stephen King? Discover the real-life sites and sights behind his horror classics, including the Stanley Hotel of Estes Park, Colorado (inspiration for The Shining's Overlook Hotel); King's home town of Durham, Maine (inspiration for Salem's Lot). This pictorial souvenir features more than 30 previously unseen black-and- white photographs and authoritative text by the foremost King aficionado. More than 100 b&w photographs inside. (Running Press) (0-7624-0456-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 144pg $14.95 SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES by Ray Bradbury A carnival rolls in after the midnight hour on a chill Midwestern October eve, ushering in Halloween a week before its time. In this season of dying, Cooger & Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show has come to Green Town, Illinois, to destroy every life touched by its strange and sinister mystery. (Avon Books) (0-380-97727-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 304pg $15.00 THE DEVIL WITH YOU: THE LOST BLOCH VOLUME 1 SIGNED LIMITED EDITION by Robert Bloch Edited by David Schew. The first in a series of Robert (Psycho) Bloch's "Lost Novels" and novellas. "The Devil With You" hasn't been reprinted since it's 1954 debut. Also included is "Strictly From Mars," plus a previously unpublished interview. this exclusive edition also features wraparound dustjacket art by Bernie Wrightson. Signed by the editor. (Subterranean Press) (1-892284-19-7) (CAUT: 4) SC $40.00 MOVIES DARK KNIGHTS AND HOLY FOOLS The Art and Films of Terry Gilliam by Bob McCabe This book traces thirty years of the work and art of Terry Gilliam, from his pre-Python days through to the astounding adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Using Gilliam's own drawings, storyboards, and scripts, this book builds the complete archive of the director's work detailing his renowned immense sets and labyrinthine stories. Includes 200 color illustrations. (St. Martin's Press) (0-789302-65-9) (CAUT: 4) TPB‹192pg $29.95 HC‹192pg $49.95 FORGOTTEN HORRORS THE DEFINITIVE EDITION by Price & Turner The forgotten horror films of the 1930s! Included are films such as White Zombie, Ingagi, Murder at Midnight, The Monster Walks, Savage Girl, The Vampire Bat, Tarzan the Fearless, The Moonstone, The Return of Chandu, and many more. Turner and Price fill this loving tribute to low-budget films made on Poverty Row. (Midnight Marquee) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 GILLIAM ON GILLIAM HC Edited by Ian Christie The once-animator and only American founding member of Monty Python, Terry Gilliam went on to become one of the most innovative filmmakers with Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Brazil, The Fisher King, and Twelve Monkeys. Learn about these films, plus other classics such as Time Bandits and The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Includes 40 b&w photographs. (St. Martin's Press) (0-571-19190-8) (CAUT: 4) HC $27.00 MUMMY MOVIE ADAPTATION by Max Allen Collins Rick O'Connell, dashing American and legionnaire, is in Egypt looking for a good time. His discovery of the Lost City of the Dead is a fluke‹but to British librarian Evelyn Carnarvon it's the archaeological find of the century. Evelyn's expedition deep into the Sahara with Rick has them confront a long ago evil who returns from the grave with a taste for human flesh. (Putnam) (0-425-16948-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pg $5.99 MUMMY: MAKING OF THE MOVIE TPB by Pat Cadigan In this book, author Pat Cadigan takes us on a fantastic journey to see the making of Universal Studios' The Mummy. She looks at the meticulous research that the production team made into the mysteries of the ancient pharoahs, and travels from Shepperton Studios in London to the deserts of Marrakesh to see how a movie on this scale is put together. (Ebury) (0-091868-30-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB $17.95 SHAGADELICALLY SPEAKING TPB The definitive guide not only to the second Austin Powers movie, but to the whole Austin Powers craze. Fans can find out what Austin thinks of life in the 90s, Moses and Maggie Thatcher, the history of the shag-pad, the science behind time travel, cloning, and the Swedish Enlarger Pump. Includes 50 b&w photos. (Warner Books) (0-446-67579-2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 144pg $11.99 X-RATED VIDEO STAR INDEX TPB by Patrick Riley SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-57392-689-2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 750pg $22.95 STAR TREK COMPUTERS OF STAR TREK by Lois Gresh & Robert Weinberg With a look at the series as a set of snapshots of popular assumptions and beliefs about the computers in the 60s, 80s, and 90s, this book compares them to how experts at the cutting edge view the future of computers today. Along the way, questions are asked, such as "Why do the weapons never miss?", "How does Data manage superb physical condition?", and "Could we ever create a holographic doctor like the one on the voyager? (Harper Collins) (0-465044-21-2) (CAUT: 4) HC $24.00 GET A LIFE by William Shatner & Chris Kreski Actor Shatner wanted to see how the people at the heart of Star Trek fandom really live. From the NASA scientists trying to re-create Star Trek's warp drive, to the linguists who actually teach the Klingon language, to managers who run their businesses by the show's principles, you'll encounter first-hand those who have taken to heart the optimistic and egalitarian vision of mankind's future first envisioned by Gene Roddenberry over three decades ago. Also available in Audio format. Audio contains 2 cassettes with an approximate running time of 3 hours. (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) HC (0-671021-31-1)‹320pg $24.00 AUDIO (0-671044-16-8)‹Cassettes $18.00 STAR TREK DARK VICTORY HC by William Shatner With Spock, McCoy, and Scotty by his side, and re-teamed with Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-E, Kirk discovers an unexpected enemy within Starfleet itself‹a mysterious group still guarding secrets from Kirk's own time. As he fights to expose secrets, his epic search becomes a deadly obsession that threatens all he holds dear. (Pocket Books) (0- 671008-82-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 384pg $23.00 STAR TREK NEXT GENERATION DYSON SPHERE MMPB by Pellegrino & Zebrowski Two hundred million kilometers across, with a surface area that exceeds that of a quarter- billion worlds, the Dyson sphere is one of the most astounding discoveries the Federation has ever made. Intrigued by this treasure, Picard hopes to discover the origin of humanoid life throughout the galaxy‹or perhaps the ultimate secret of the Borg. (Pocket Books) (0- 671541-73-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.50 STAR TREK NEXT GENERATION SHIP OF THE LINE MMPB by Diane Carey The story of the first voyage of the U.S. S. Enterprise NCC-1701-E, under the command of Mogan Bateson. Bateson, a man from the 23rd century now living in the 24th, sees what no one else can see: that the Klingon Empire is building its forces and preparing to strike against the Federation. It's up to Picard to decide whether or not to come between Bateson's plan to use the Enterprise to counter the looming Klingon threat. (Pocket Books) (0-671-00925-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 336pg $6.50 STAR TREK SCRIPTBOOKS BEING HUMAN THE 7 OF 9 SAGA TPB In the short while since she joined the crew of the U.S.S. Voyager, the character of Seven of Nine has proved the Star Trek universe's most sensational attraction. Assimilated into the Borg collective as a small girl, Being Human follows her dramatic and often emotional transformation from mechanistic, ruthless and warlike drone to fully-fledged human once more. Includes 16 pages of color photos. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (Pocket Books) (0-671034- 46-4) TPB, 464pg $16.00 STAR TREK SCRIPTBOOKS THE Q CHRONICLES TPB by Various Brought vividly to life by actor John de Lancie, Q was deservedly voted Star Trek's most popular guest character. Now for the first time fans can savor his razor wit and unmistakable style in the original televised scripts of each of the seven Star Trek: Next Generation episodes in which he appeared. Includes 16 pages of color photos. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. (Pocket Books) (0-671034-46-4) TPB, 742pg $18.00 STAR TREK SPECTRE MMPB by William Shatner Retired and happily in love, James T. Kirk believes his adventuring days are over. But as he returns to Earth for the first time since his apparent "death" upon the Starship Enterprise NCC-1701-B, events elsewhere in the galaxy set in motion a mystery that may provide Kirk with his greatest challenge yet. (Pocket Books) (0-671008-80-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.50 STAR TREK STRANGE NEW WORLDS II TPB Edited by Smith & Rusch Here is the second volume in ultimate Star Trek book series for fans‹written by the fans themselves. This Star Trek anthology features short stories selected from thousands of entries, in which fanatical Star Trek followers expanded the Star Trek worlds with tales of their own making. (Pocket Books) (0-671026-92-5) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 384pg $14.00 STAR TREK VOYAGER BATTLE LINES MMPB by Galanter & Brodeur While exploring a sector of uncharted space, the Voyager is ambushed and forced into service as part of the Edesian Fleet in a war that turns deadly when it's discovered that the enemy‹the Gimlon‹have developed a new super-weapon capable of destroying entire worlds. (Pocket Books) (0-671-00259-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.50 STAR WARS GEORGE LUCAS CLOSE UP TPB by Chris Salewicz Director, writer, producer‹George Lucas has done it all. By securing the merchandising and sequel rights to his movie Star Wars and starting Industrial Light and Magic to produce special effects, Lucas created an empire. This book covers the latest details about Lucas, his projects, and ILM. Includes 15 color photos. (Publishers Group West) (1-560252-02- 2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 144pg $13.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE 1‹THE PHANTOM MENACE WHO'S WHO HC MINI BOOK by Ryder Windham Published to coincide with the release of Star Wars: Episode 1, this Miniature Edition profiles more than 50 characters, with full-color photographs, from Obi-Wan Kenobi and R2-D2 to brand-new characters such as Senator Palpatine and Mace Windu. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. (Running Press) (0-762405-19-8) HC $5.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE 1‹THE PHANTOM MENACE WHAT'S WHAT HC MINI BOOK by Ryder Windham A perfect pocket-sized companion that features the organizations, places, vehicles, creatures, droids, and weapons appearing in the film. More than 50 full-color photos, with brief description accompanying each entry. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. (Running Press) (0-762405-20-1) HC $5.95 STAR WARS POCKET MANUAL HC MINI BOOKS Follow the way of the Jedi with this Miniature Editions series. Discover memorabilia from the world's premier expert on Star Wars collectibles, put the Force to work for you with a fascinating catalog of Who's Who in the Star Wars universe, and decide if you're a Rebel or an Imperial fighter with the help of 3-D pop-ups! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. Available only in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. (Running Press) COLLECTIBLES (0-762403-22-5)‹HC, 128pg $5.95 TIE FIGHTER (0-762403-19-5)‹HC, 128pg $5.95 WHO'S WHO (0-762403-21-7)‹HC, 128pg $5.95 X-WING (0-762403-20-9)‹HC, 128pg $5.95 STARS OF THE MONTH STAR WARS INCREDIBLE CROSS-SECTIONS HC The Ultimate Guide to Star Wars Vehicles and Spacecraft written by David West Reynolds, illustrated by Hans Jenssen & Richard Chasemore The company famous for creating some of the world's finest and most detailed visual encyclopedias brings its talents to the Star Wars Universe with three-dimensional examinations of 13 vehicles made famous in the original film trilogy. From the smallest X- Wing Fighter to the colossal Death Star, this book contains exhaustively rendered cross- sections that show the tiniest inner workings of these spacefaring creations with exploded views, and in colorful detail. Created under the direction of Lucas Licensing, and utilizing items from Skywalker Ranch, this is the guide to getting around in the most exciting galaxy in movie history. (0-7894-3480-6/STAR08695) (DK Publishing) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x14, 32pg, FC $19.95 STAR WARS: THE VISUAL DICTIONARY HC The Ultimate Guide to Star Wars Characters and Creatures This independent companion volume to Star Wars Incredible Cross-Sections focuses on the characters, equipment, weaponry, and creatures of the Star Wars series, offering basic information and the smallest details about the saga's best-known characters, and their equipment, in a lively format. This is one encyclopedia the kids won't want to put down! (0-7894-3481-4/STAR08697) (DK Publishing) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 64pg, FC $19.95 ********************* SUPERMAN SUPERMAN MASTERPIECE EDITION HC by Les Daniels A nostalgic view of the 30s, 40s, and 50s, when the Man of Steel captured the world's imagination. This book is a spectacular tribute to the rise of the world's first, greatest, and most-loved super-hero. This ultra-deluxe package features an exclusive statue; an accurately sized color reprint of the first issue of Superman's own comic book from 1939; and a lavishly illustrated, color hardcover book by best-selling author detailing Superman's Golden Age. (Chronicle Books) (0-811821-11-0) (CAUT: 4) HC $65.00 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE COMPLETE HISTORY The Life and Times of the Man of Steel by Les Daniels Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! For the last six decades, the Man of Steel has captured the imaginations of millions! Now, on the anniversary of his ³birth,² Chronicle Books presents the ultimate biography of the Man of Tomorrow! Following the popular hero¹s humble beginnings as a Depression-era champion of justice to his ascension as the modern day man-god of today, Superman: The Complete History is something every super-hero scholar should not do without! (0-8118-2162-5) (Chronicle Books) (STAR8403) HC, 8x10, 192pg $29.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPERMAN NOTECARDS Send someone a greeting fit for ³The World¹s Greatest Heroes² with DC Heroes Notecards! Choose either Superman or Wonder Woman notecard sets : both featuring 20 cards that depict classic images of these popular heroes with accompanying blank envelopes. Perfect for telling that special someone just how super they really are! (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-2195-1) (CAUT: 4) SC $12.95 ***************** SUPER-HEROES BATMAN ANIMATED DEEP FREEZE SUPER JUMBO COLORING BOOK Page after page of activities and pictures to color, featuring the Dynamic Duo and the Dark Knight's Rogues Gallery! (Landoll) (07151) (CAUT: 4) Coloring book $1.99 DC SUPER-HEROES SUPER JUMBO COLORING BOOK The big guns of the DC universe head out to the highway to bust their knuckles on villains' chins. Color all the pages you can that depict these champions of justice who always remain on call to stop the bad guys around the clock. (Landoll) (07165) (CAUT: 4) Coloring book $1.99 MARVEL SUPER-HEROES SUPER JUMBO COLORING BOOK You know who they are. You've bought all their comics. Now you can customize the look of Captain America, Iron Man, and other Marvel heroes with this thick coloring book. (Landoll) (07199) (CAUT: 4) Coloring book $1.99 SUPERMAN JAILBREAK SUPER JUMBO COLORING BOOK The Man of Steel will need more than just his X-Ray vision to battle injustice which threatens the citizens of Metropolis. Color the pictures and follow the adventures that constantly keep Big Blue on his toes. (Landoll) (07152) (CAUT: 4) Coloring book $1.99 TUBE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER GATEKEEPER TRILOGY BOOK 3 With the Gatekeeper rapidly weakening, Buffy sends Willow and Cordelia to escort Xander along the Ghost Roads to the Gatehouse, which may hold his only hope of survival. Meanwhile, she, Giles, and an unlikely band of allies take their fight to the very mouth of Hell itself, desperately hoping to save Joyce and repel the evil spawn before Sunnydale becomes a demonic ground zero. (Pocket Books) (0-671027-50-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER VISITOR MMPB by Gilman & Sherman The paranormal forces centered in Sunnydale attract the vilest kinds of evil: vamps, demons...and student teachers? An invasion of collegians testing their teaching prowess on Buffy and her peers coincides with the arrival of a supernatural stalker. Researching the beast is going to be problematic with the student teachers setting up shop in Giles' home turf‹the school library. (Pocket Books) (0671026283) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 170pg $4.99 GUINESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS MMPB The unmatched authoritative collection of world-class facts, figures, and fates from around the globe. This newly revised edition contains in-depth reports, incredible photographs, fascinating features, wacky record attempts, and information for hopeful record-breakers. (Bantam) (0-553-58075-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 768pg $6.99 JERRY SPRINGER WILDEST SHOWS EVER TPB Blow by blow, wild and freaky events that happen on the first talk show that beat Oprah. Don't miss the opportunity to learn all about the "distant" cousins, the KKK Santa Claus, unwanted babies, dominatrix wives, horse marriages, and other twisted hybrids of nature. (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) (0-061073-61-X) SC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NEIL GAIMAN¹S DAY OF THE DEAD: AN ANNOTATED BABYLON 5 SCRIPT by Neil Gaiman Featuring an introduction by J. Michael Straczynski! From Neil Gaiman, one of today¹s most-popular fantasy writers, comes the full-script for his critically-acclaimed episode of the hit series, Babylon 5. Featuring scenes not included in the televised version, as well as some of Gaiman¹s comments on the show and his experiences on the set. A necessity for Babylon 5 fans everywhere! (DreamHaven) (STAR08654) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x11, 64pg $12.95 ****************** X-FILES SKIN by Ben Mezrich When a team of moonlighting medical students accidentally take skin from the wrong donor, the results are catastrophic: a New Your City hospital ward is destroyed in a psychotic bloodbath, and an elderly professor‹admitted for a routine skin graft‹is suddenly the city's most wanted fugitive. Also available in Audio format. Audio contains 2 cassettes with an approximate running time of 180 minutes. NOTE: The hardcover edition is resolicited from Previews Volume VII #12 (Dec97) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) HC (0-061050-41-5)‹304pg $23.95 AUDIO (0694519138)‹Cassettes $18.00 XENA MATERNAL INSTINCT SCRIPT Find out the maternal instinct of the Warrior Princess as you read through this official episode script of the same name! Features an exclusive 8" x 10" full-color photo straight from the episode. (Creation Entertainment) (XE-SCR8) (CAUT: 4) SC $14.99 XENA THE BITTER SUITE SCRIPT You can now have one of the most popular scripts from the Xena: Warrior Princess script collection with the new release of "Bitter Suite," a touching episode of emotion and glory. As an added bonus, an exclusive 8" x 10" glossy color photo from the episode is included! (Creation Entertainment) (XE-SCR9) (CAUT: 4) SC $14.99 VAMPIRE CLAN NOVEL GANGREL by Gherbod Fleming Gangrel reveals the underbelly of the Camarilla through Ramona, a neonate member of Clan Gangrel who must face a terrible power‹a force so great that the Gangrel elders believe it is an Antediluvian, one of the most ancient vampires. (White Wolf) (11102/1- 56504-803-2) (CAUT: 4) $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CLAN NOVEL TOREADOR by Stewart Wieck It begins with Clan Novel: Toreador, but this novel is just the beginning of a 13-book series dedicated to the Kindred. It's the biggest event in World of Darkness history! This epic series will reveal the secrets of this hidden world, from the smallest detail to the grandest marvel. Toreador sets events into motion with Victoria Ash: a high-ranking Camarilla manipulator who turns plots, assassinations, and wars to her advantage. (White Wolf) (11100/1-56504-801-6) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 ************** SEED OF LOST SOULS TPB by Poppy Z. Brite This new chapbook documents the steps to a first novel, and beyond. It contains the short, previously unpublished novella out of which her first novel grew, along with an original introduction, a review/essay on vampires, and an interview dating to the time of the novel's publication. Cover and illustrations by Dame Darcy. (Subterranean Press) (1-892284-25-1) (CAUT: 4) TPB $12.00 VITTORIO THE VAMPIRE HC by Anne Rice Vittorio‹educated in the Florence of Cosimo de' Medici‹suddenly finds his world shattered when his entire family is destroyed in a bizarre and horrible act of violence committed by an unholy power. Spared by the Vampire Ursula, he sets out in pursuit of vengeance, and enters the nightmarish court of the Ruby Grail. There he is confronted by demonic adversaries by war and political intrigue. (Random House) (0-676971-86-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 304pg $19.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1000 EDITIONS SERAPHIC FEATHER PRINT #1 The latest print in the award-winning series of manga and anime images produced in Spain by 1000 Editions. This gorgeous image was the cover to one of the popular Seraphic Feather manga. Printed with great care on heavy art paper. (133/MEP404) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not for sale in Spain. Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A USAGI YOJIMBO PRINT In cooperation with Dark Horse Comics, 1000 Editions presents Stan Sakai's intrepid martial arts bunny in a glorious full-color print. Printed in Spain on heavy art paper. (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not for sale in Spain. Print, 20x28, FC $12.95 ******************** BIZ'ART DIFFUSION LA FEE CLOCHETTE (TINKERBELLE) RESIN FIGURE Regis Loisel's innovative adaptation of "Peter Pan" has been one of the biggest critical (and commercial) successes to come out the dynamic French comic scene of the 90s. This hand- painted, 6" tall figure of Tinkerbelle demonstrates the sexy panache that made the gritty series such a hit. (4479) (CAUT: 4) Resin figure $199.95 FRENCH COMICS LES EXTRAS DE MEZIERES VOL. 1 J.C. Mezieres, the artist of the long-running series of science fiction graphic novels featuring Valerian and the fetching Laureline, is the subject of this 80-page full-color oversize hardcover collection of breathtaking science fiction art. Mezieres teamed with writer Pierre Christin to create the Valerian series back in the pre-Star Wars era, and Mezieres takes a potshot at the Lucas Empire by creating an outer space juke joint encounter between Valerian and Laureline and a famous duo from Star Wars. This volume does have French text, but it is primarily a collection of illustrations and can be enjoyed by science fiction fans regardless of their language skills. French text. (133) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x12, 80pg, FC $27.95 LES EXTRAS DE MEZIERES VOL. 2: MON CINQUIEME ELEMENT The second collection of Mezieres' art consists entirely of work he did for the decors of Luc Besson's science fiction epic, The Fifth Element. With the same deluxe hardcover format as volume 1, this collection also includes photos and frames from the film showing how the sets went from sketch to cinematic realization. French text. (133) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x12, 80pg, FC $27.95 VALERIAN: L'ORPHELIN DES ASTRES The latest volume in the long-running space opera featuring Valerian and his comely sidekick Laureline. This 52-page full-color graphic novel first appeared in 1998 and finds our dynamic duo up against some galactic gangsters bent on capturing the weird little space orphan the duo has rescued. French text. (133) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 52pg, FC $14.95 ITALIAN COMICS ANIME MULTIMEDIA ENCYCLOPEDIA CD-ROM #2: SCIENCE FICTION The second volume in the world's first multi-volume CD anime encyclopedia covers the vital field of science fiction. A large part of anime's allure stems from its embrace of science fiction themes separating it from the kid-oriented singing sidekicks Disney formula. Once again this CD-Rom is a veritable treasure trove with more than 40 minutes of audio and video. In addition the CD-Rom comes packaged with a 100 page volume of additional information. The disc is trilingual with your choice of English, French, or Italian. Windows and Mac compatible. (133) (CAUT: 4) CD-Rom $39.00 NU #8 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Squarebound, 80 pages, English and Italian text. (6178) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $20.00 OUT OF THE SKIN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. The introduction is in Italian, English, and German. (6178) (CAUT:3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x8, 80pg, FC $19.90 SELEN #37 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Italian text. (6178) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 9x12,70pg, PC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BIZARRE SINEMA! HORROR ALL'ITALIANA SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Text in English, Italian, and French. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 10x12, 180pg, PC $49.95 O/A MAGNUS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Italian and English text. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 10x12, 272pg, PC $75.00 O/A THE SECOND BOOK OF STANTON SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4528) (CAUT:3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x12, 130pg, PC $45.00 O/A WESTERN ALL'ITALIANA Here's the definitive book on the spaghetti western-a 150-page deluxe hardcover crammed full of color and b&w stills, posters, and lobby cards. Best of all, the text is in both English and Italian-and Diamond has now made this deluxe imported hardcover affordable for western fans. (4528) (CAUT:4) HC, 10x12, 150pg, PC $49.95 ********************* SINGAPORE COMICS THE ADVENTURES OF WISELY: THE MYSTERY OF THE GOLDEN SPHERE The Adventures of Wisely is based on a popular series of novels by Ni Kuang that has also inspired Hong Kong action movies and a Chinese TV series. This contemporary crime comic recalls the works of Ryoichi Ikegami (Sanctuary) in both in style and subject. Excellent manga-style art with a well-translated English text. (ISBN:981-3068-92-2) (6472) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8,162pg,b&w $9.95 RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES #12: DEEP TROUBLE This epic saga of an orphan swordsman's love for his beautiful master (the Dragon Girl) continues to feature the outstanding art of Wee Tian Beng. A brilliant comic adaptation of a legend from China's Sung Dynasty, this series is available in well-translated English editions. (ISBN:981-229-053-2) (6472) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 150pg, b&w $9.95 RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES #13: HALF THE ANTIDOTE The non-stop action continues as our hero fights against tradition to express his love for the beautiful Dragon Girl. Once you get hooked on this martial arts saga you will have follow it through to its conclusion in Vol. #18. Great art and storytelling by Wen Tian Beng and Louis Cha. (ISBN:981-229-054-0 SC, 6x8, 150pg, b&w $9.95 SPANISH COMICS EL VIBORA #226 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Spanish text. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 KISS COMIX #86 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Spanish text. (9046) (CAUT: 3 &4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 MANGA BOOKS BRAIN POWERD MANGA #2 The manga version of the popular Brian Powerd anime created by Yoshiyuki Tomino (Gundam). Follow the story of the near future where mankind is on the brink of extinction due to severe environmental damage. Meet Yuu, of the undersea installation "Orphan," who discovers the "Brian Power'd," a mysterious mobile suit that possesses a life of its own. Along with his companions, Yuu must save the world from the evil "Grand Childs," the evil counterparts of the "Brain Power'd." Japanese text. (4-04-713263-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 168pg, b&w $10.95 COSMO SHIP YAMATO #2 Cosmo Ship Yamato, the animated saga chronicling the voyages of the space battleship Yamato, became one of the biggest anime phenomena of the 70s. This original b&w manga follows the story of mankind threatened by the Gamirus, an alien species attempting to colonize Earth by poisoning the atmosphere with radioactivity. With only one year left to solve the problem, Earth's last best hope lies on the distant planet Iskandar where a device called the Cosmo Cleaner resides. The Cosmo Ship Yamoto must begin a journey over 140,000 light-years, under the command of the brave Captain Okita, to save the existence of mankind. A grand sci-fi saga recommended for fans of classic manga. Japanese text. (4- 253-10911-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 328pg, b&w $10.95 DEVILMAN LADY #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-06-328614-2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 DEVILMAN LADY #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-06-328527-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. VIII No. 6. (Jun98) SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 EARTHIAN #4 Created by Yun Kouga, a talented ex-fan fiction manga writer, Earthian is one of her earliest series which has been made into an OVA (available in English!) and a series of CD's. Two Angels from the planet Eden have been monitoring the Earthians, the inhabitants of Earth, for 5 billion years and keeping track of the right and wrong deeds of humanity. Chihaya, an angel with unlucky black hair and wings, is a "plus" checker who travels to Earth with Kagetsuya, a "minus" checker. Together they must keep track of Earth's events and, if the score ever reaches minus 10,000, the Earth will be destroyed. The story follows Chihaya and Kagetsuya's difficult task as well as the various people and events they observe. An excellent shojo manga. Japanese text. (4-403-61286-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 KIMAGURE ORANGE ROAD WIDE-BAN EDITION #3 Re-experience Izumi Matsumoto and Kenji Terada's Kimagure Orange Road with this hardcover wide-ban book series. An excellent romantic comedy about the love triangle between three school friends: Madoka, a tough girl, Hikaru, Madoka's naive friend, and Kyosuke, a boy whose family possesses secret psychic powers. Japanese text. (4-8342- 8073-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 356pg, b&w $17.95 KINDAICHI SHOUNEN NO JIKENBO #3 Detective Kindaichi Jr.'s Cases. Follow the adventures of Hajime Kindaichi, the grandson of world famous Japanese detective Kosuke Kindaichi. In every day life, Hajime is just an ordinary high school student, but when a crime is committed, he uses his inherited talents to solve the case. Written by Yosaburo Kanenari and drawn by Fumiyas Sato. Japanese text. (4-06-311914-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 MAISON IKKOKU WIDE-BAN EDITION #9 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 building) in the middle of Tokyo where its tenants find romance, comedy, horror and tragedy. Japanese text. (4-09-192179-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 344pg, b&w $11.95 POCUM'ON SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (6094) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 96pg, b&w $16.95 RANMA 1/2 #36 The comical adventures of Rumiko Takahashi's popular series continues. It's more fun at the beach as Akane tries to learn how to swim again! Almost drowning, she becomes the 10,000th near-victim at Jellyfish beach and is given a prize, a special bathing suit enabling her to swim! But what's the catch? Next, Ranma's mother Nodoka shows up! Will she finally discover the truth about Ranma's "curse"? Japanese text. (4-09-123466-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #1 Lodoss Island has been infested by demons and many of the kingdoms have been ravaged by wars of supremacy. The story picks up when the young knight Spark falls victim to Darkelf's occult powers, and the royal treasures, which have the power to revive the demonic lord Cardis, are stolen. Waging a desperate battle against time, Spark and his comrades must set out on a seemingly hopeless quest across a war-ravaged Lodoss Island to prevent the demon lord's rebirth, and the destruction of their world. Presented by Masato Natsumoto. Japanese text. (4-04-713202-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 174pg, b&w $10.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN #12 The twelfth volume 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 swearing to 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. (4-08-872282-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 SABER MARIONETTE 'J' MANGA #1 The first volume in the manga version of the popular sci-fi series Saber Marionette 'J' by Yumisuke Kotoyoshi. The story is set in the distant future on an itinerant planet called Teratsu, the female inhabitants of which have been killed in a planet-wide disaster. This is an action-packed, science fiction love-comedy depicting the adventures of Otaru Mamiya, a boy living on Teratsu, and Marionette, a sentient female android. Japanese text. (4-04- 712129-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 164pg, b&w $10.95 SHADOW SKILL: THE ASHLIANA SAGA #3 The third volume to Megumu Okada's Shadow Skill manga series set in a war torn world of deadly conflict where a small group of heroes must stand against the forces of darkness armed only with the superhuman martial art known as the "Shadow Skill." When 14-year- old Gau sets off to visit the graves of his parents, murdered by bandits when he was just ten, little does he know what is in store for him. In the company of his sister Ella, Gau quickly comes to realize that his journey is more than just a pilgrimage, and that his combat abilities as a student of martial arts are about to be pushed to their breaking point. Can Gau uncover the secrets of the "Shadow Skill" and battle the likes of the demonic Wolfman and Karuda Master Scarface? An excellent action packed series with great artwork. Includes 6 pages of color. Japanese text. (4-04-926125-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 214pg, b&w $18.95 SHADOWS OF SPAWN MANGA #2 The second volume to the all-new and original manga story featuring Todd McFarlane's Spawn. Set in Los Angeles, the story follows "KK" (Ken Kurosawa), a professional bouncer who was killed under mysterious circumstances. His death leaves behind a younger sister, Mariko, to fend for herself. Seven years later, "KK" has been mysteriously revived as the mighty Hell Spawn and is accompanied by his guardian faery Bee (Beelze Bub). Now, from the shadows, "KK" must protect his little sister from the monsters and demons who are after her. Why are the forces of darkness after his sister? And why was "KK" brought back as the Hell Spawn? Written and drawn by Juzo Tokoro (G-Hard, Shougun), who was personally chosen by Todd McFarlane. Japanese text. (4-07-311036- 5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 202pg, b&w $12.95 SHOUJO KAKUMEI UTENA #3 Revolutionary Girl Utena. Chiho Saito and Kazuko Tadano present the story of Utena Tenjou, an eighth grade schoolgirl at the Ohtori Academy, who is idolized by every boy and girl on campus. Very dear to her is a mysterious rose signet ring, given to her long ago by a young man whom she thinks of as her soul mate. But her classmates attribute other meanings to the ring. What mystery lies behind the rose? And how does this all tie in with Utena's faded childhood memories of a prince on a white horse? An excellent shojo series which deftly combines humor, action, romance and mystery into an irresistible saga. Japanese text. (4-09-136086-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 SMALL SOLDIERS OFFICIAL MOVIE COMIC The officially licensed manga version of Dreamwork's wonderful Small Soldiers motion picture which was released in 1998. The story and some of the characters have been slightly modified for the Japanese market and it is drawn in the traditional manga style. A great chance to experience and enjoy the Japanese interpretation of an American film. Japanese text. (4-09-149471-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 176pg, b&w $15.95 STEAM DETECTIVES FULL-COLOR STYLE A special full-color special edition of Kai Asamiya's (Silent Mobius) offbeat series featuring two re-colored stories and two original stories. Set in the Age of Steam, a past that never was where masked dandies, dastardly super-villains, and sentient machines stalk a Japanese Gotham City by night. It's up to the mystery solving gumshoe Narutaki, along with the talented nurse Lin Lin, to thwart the evils and unravel the mysteries of this strange world? This is the first Japanese manga colored by two top American colorists ‹ James Sinclair and David Stewart (Hellboy). Japanese text. (4-08-782510-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $39.95 TENCHI MUYO! MANGA #9 The latest volume in the exciting manga version of the No Need for Tenchi Muyo! OAV is here! Follow the exciting and hilarious story of high school student Tenchi Maski, who mistakenly releases the legendary "demon" Ryoko, who quickly becomes Tenchi's unwanted house guest, not to mention his worst nightmare. What ensues is a wild adventure on intergalactic proportions! Japanese text. (4-04-712176-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 180pg, b&w $10.95 URUSEI YATSURA WIDE-BAN DIGEST EDITION #1 Shogakukan Bunko. A pocket size edition of Rumiko Takahashi's wonderful Lum*Urusei Yatsura series. Re-experience the story of lecherous high schooler Ataru Moroboshi who finds himself being selected by invading aliens as being Earth's champion and must face off against the beautiful Lum, a princess of a mysterious race of aliens called the Oni. The fun continues as Ataru must deal with the electrically shocking Lum and the hoard of demons and aliens that parade through his unlucky life. Japanese text. (4-09-193181-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 336pg, b&w $10.95 VISIONARY #10 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-88332-033-2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 168pg, b&w $10.95 ANIME BOOKS ANIMATION SCI-FI HEROINE GUIDEBOOK VOL. 1 This first volume provides an informative look at the beautiful TV anime heroines from the 60s to the 90s. Meet your favorite sci-fi heroines from the small screen with full-color cel art. Includes entries for Honey Kisaragi (Cutey Honey), Lynn Minmay (Macross), Yuri & Kei (Dirty Pair), Bulma (Dragon Ball), Rei Ayanami (Neon Genesis Evangelion), and many more. Recommended for bishojo fans. Japanese text. (4-88377-063-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 192pg, FC $35.95 BRAIN POWERED FILM BOOK #3 The latest anime creation in fourteen years from the reknowned Yuuki Tomino (Gundam), which features character designs by Mutsumi Inomata (Mobile Police Patlabor) and Mamoru Nagai (The Five Star Stories). Taking place in the near future, mankind is on the verge of extinction due to severe environmental damage. Enter Yuu Isami, a 17-year old boy, who discovers the "Brain Powered," a mysterious mobile suit that has a life of its own. It's up to Yuu and his companions to help save the world against the "Grand Childs," the evil counterparts of the "Brain Powered." Volume three presents episodes 10 through 15 in full-color cel art. Also features full-color character "mechanic" files as well as b&w model sheets. Japanese text. (4-04-852967-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 112pg, PC $14.95 COWBOY BEBOP COMPLETE TYPE I FILM BOOK Presented by Newtype Film Books, part one presents episodes 1 through 5 of the unique cable TV anime series Cowboy Bebop. Follow the adventures of bounty hunters in A.D. 2020 ‹ Spike Spiegel, a cool young martial artist; Jet Black, a former policeman who loves flowers and animals; FayeValentine, a beautiful gambler; and Ein, their trusty dog. Together they must pursue the most notorious criminals in the galaxy. Features color cel art episode guide, character files and b&w character model sheets. Also includes a full-color foldout poster illustrated by Toshihiro Kawamoto. Japanese text. (4-04-853023-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 96pg, PC $13.95 MOBILE SUIT Z GUNDAM FILM BOOK PART 1 A lavish cel art book for Z Gundam (1985), the first sequel to the original Gundam series. This first volume features story guides for episodes 1 through 27 with full-color cel art. Also includes full-color character guides; a full-color mecha guide; a B&W character model sheets and more. Also includes a two-sided foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-7511-0148- X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 248pg, FC $29.95 NADESICO THE MOVIE: THE PRINCE OF DARKNESS #1 Newtype Film Books presents the first of two book series of the Nadesico the Movie using full-color cel art. Released in the Summer of 1998, the movie is set three years after the end of the TV series where Yurika and Akito are apparently killed in a spacecraft accident during their honeymoon. Now 16 years old, Ruri Hoshino is the new Captain and takes the ship to investigate terrorist activities involving a mysterious warp method dubbed "Boson Jump." During the mission, Ruri discovers clues that Akito may not actually be dead! Japanese text. (4-04-853021-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 128pg, FC $14.95 POCKET MONSTERS ANIME GUIDE PART 4 Kids Pocket Books #33. The latest volume in the Pocket Monsters (Pokémon) anime guide series presenting summaries for episodes 31 through 40 with full-color cel art. Also includes an updated Pocket Monster guide, highlights on Pocket Monster battle matches and character model sheets. Japanese text. (4-09-280033-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 90pg, PC $12.95 POCKET MONSTERS FILM COMIC #10 The latest anime comic for the hit Japanese Pocket Monsters (a.k.a. Pokémon) television program. Features Pikachu as the leading character, the cute yellow mouse-like creature who has captured the heart of many Japanese children and adults, along with Ash and Misty. Covers episodes 36 through 40 with full-color cel art and includes a character guide. Japanese text. (4-09-149330-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg, FC $13.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR FILM BOOK #4 Chronicles of the Heroic Knight. The adventures continue! The Record of Lodoss War chronicles the tale of classic fantasy where swords and sorcery clash in a world overrun by hideous goblins and dragons. The fourth film book presents episodes 20 through 27 of the original television show with full-color cel art. Also features b&w character file and art file. Japanese text. (4-04-852964-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg, PC $22.95 REPLICATED MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM ENCYCLOPEDIA BOX SET This box set contains four replicated books of the original Gundam TV series: Gundam the Movie, Gundam the Movie II, and Gundam the Movie III ‹ which were all originally published in 1981. Each book (SC, 4x6, 320pg, PC) features b&w and color (64pgs) cel art pages. Each includes story scenarios, staff interviews and more. Recommended for Gundam fans who would like to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the original Gundam. Japanese text. (4-7669-3124-6) (CAUT: 4) Box set (x4) $59.95 ILLUSTRATION BOOKS ALL BLACKJACK HARDCOVER This hardcover illustration book is dedicated to Osamu Tezuka's (Tetsuwan Atom) popular mercenary surgeon for hire, Blackjack. Tezuka's world of Black Jack is brought alive with these beautiful full-color illustrations which were created between 1974 and 1984. Also includes a cover gallery to all of the different manga volumes, a merchandise section, animation cel art, b&w illio section and more. Japanese text. (4-253-01069-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 81/2 x 12, 128pg, PC $42.95 G-ONE: MASAMI OBARI'S SUPER DESIGN WORKS A lavish softcover collection celebrating 10 years of prolific anime director Masami Obari's career. Features full-color illustrations of Garou Densetsu, Voltage Fighter Gowcaizer, Virus Buster Serge, as well as many other popular anime (Dancougar, Tekkaman, Gatchaman F, The King of Fighters). Also includes a costume play and figure section featuring beautiful "live" models. A full-color foldout poster is included as well. English and Japanese text. (4-89601-361-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 120pg, FC $39.95 NIRA WORKS HARDCOVER Hobby Japan presents this hefty hardcover dedicated to modeling works of Yasushi Nirasawa, one of the best figure artists in Japan today. Critics have often described Nirasawa's elaborate works ‹ which are predominately cyber-punk beuaty and horror movie grotesque ‹ as "techno-gothic." This collection features more than 100 figure photographs, presented in elaborate full color, which were previously featured in S.M.H. and Hobby Japan. Highly recommended for modeling and art fans. Japanese text. (4- 89425-190-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL HC, 8 1/2 x 12, 224pg, FC $84.95 SORAYAMA 1964-1999: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF HAJIME SORAYAMA SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese & English text. (42/33119ANIM) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 480pg, FC $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NAGA SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English and Japanese text. English & Japanese text. (4-87893-272-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x14, 100pg, FC $55.00 O/A TORQUERE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English and Japanese text. (4- 87893-300-3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x14, 94pg, FC $55.00 *********************** KAIJU BOOKS MOTHRA 3: TOHO SF SERIES VOL. 13 The latest Toho SF Series volume examining Toho studio's newest kaiju release, Mothra 3: King Ghidra Attacks! The mighty King Ghidra is back and he's more powerful than ever! The three headed kaiju has captured all of the children of Earth and has every intention of them being appetizers. To save them, Mothra must journey back in time to the ancient world of Cretaceous (130 million years in the past) where King Ghidra is still young and much less powerful. Can Mothra defeat King Ghidra? Or will all of the children perish? Includes a story guide with full-color pictures, behind-the-scene photos, interviews with the creative staff (in Japanese), and continuity storyboards. Filled with loads of cool information! Japanese text. (4-924609-74-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 128pg, PC $44.95 MISC. BOOKS BUICHI TERASAWA DIGITAL MANGA MASTER'S GUIDE This full-color softcover book examines the CG art techniques of Japan's foremost digital "manga" artist ‹ Buichi Terasawa (Space Adventure: Cobra). Virtually an "A to Z" guide, this informative volume walks you through the creative process of Terasawa's amazing creations ‹ from the initial pencils to the finished product. Also contains a chapter on Terasawa's newest creation, Gun Dragon Sigma, and an illustration gallery. Japanese text. (4-7661-1084-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 160pg, FC $54.95 COMBAT ACTION POSE COLLECTION #2: NUDE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-906436-97-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada and Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 160pg, b&w $55.95 GO NAGAI'S VINTAGE MANGA COLLECTION A softcover collection dedicated to the early works of reknowned manga artist Go Nagai (Devilman). Features the "making of" histories of such Nagai series as Cutey Honey, Devilman, Mazinger Z and other classics are revealed with Nagai's own handwritings and manga drawings. A treat for all Nagai enthusiasts. Japanese text. (4-8470-1304-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $28.95 HOW TO DRAW COUPLES Learn how to draw couples in a realistic style for your upcoming manga story with this easy to follow step-by-step guide book. Male-female couples as well as same sex couples are featured in friendly/romantic situations and are discussed in detail. While the text is in Japanese, the step by step pictures make it easy to follow and learn. Highly recommended for aspiring manga artists. Japanese text. (4-7661-1032-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 7x11, 128pg, b&w $24.95 OSAMU TEZUKA CHARACTER ENCYCLOPEDIA #5 The fifth of a six volume character file series dedicated to the life works of the "god of manga" ‹ Osamu Tezuka, the creator of numerous masterpieces and the founder of modern manga and anime. This softcover volume focuses on Mitsume Ga Toru (Here Comes the Boy with Three Eyes), Hidamari No Ki (A Three In The Sun), and other historical manga stories. A must for fans of classic manga. Japanese text. (4-02-330224-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 256pg, b&w $34.95 PIA CARROT HE YOUKOSO 2 VISUAL FAN BOOK The second visual fan book for the popular adult PC game, Pia Carrot, which follows the sexual escapades of a group of nubile and well endowed gals, who just happen to be scantily-clad and often find themselves in provocative positions. Features full-color character and scenario guides, illustration works, staff interviews (in Japanese), related merchandise goods, and more. Also includes a color two-sided foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-7572-0297-0) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 112pg, FC $37.95 POCKET PIKACHU POCKET BOOK Here's a colorful pocket guide for the highly popular "Pocket Pikachu" virtual pet game that no serious Pokémon trainer will want to pass up. Highly illustrated, this handy guide provides tips on care for your pet Pokémon. Lots of great full-color graphics featuring the terminally cute Pikachu. Also features a memo diary log and three pages of stickers. Japanese text. (4-09-280032-0) (CAUT:4) SC, 5x7, 102pg, PC $12.95 POCKET MONSTERS CRAFT DX KIT Here's a chance to fashion your own Pokémon out of colorful construction paper. Make all your favorite creatures with this marvelous kit imported directly from Japan. Includes full- color sheets for five Pocket Monsters ‹ Pikachu (025); Growlithe (058); Rhyhorn (111); Nidoran Male (032); and two versions of Charizard (006). Also includes a full-color 20- page comic instruction booklet, and plastic play stand. (4-09-295211-2) (CAUT: 4) Craft Kit, 9x12, FC $17.95 TOSHIO OKADA'S LOST PLASTIC MODELS Toshio "Otaking" Okada, the world's reknowned king of kaiju figures, is also referred to as the king of the model kit collectors. This book features vintage model kits from the 60's and the 70's, which as a young boy, the author spent many hours admiring at toy shops. Includes Japanese model versions of Thunderbirds, Godzilla, Ultraman, Stingray, Lost in Space, Star Trek, the Jetsons, the Flintstones, Batman, models based on the US space program, and many more. Full-color photographs throughout along with excellent vintage box art makes this collection a gem to cherish. Japanese text. (4-7663-3268-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 160pg, FC $28.95 VIRTUAL BEAUTY COLLECTION 2: HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BISHOJO The second volume of the "how-to guidebook" on creating bishojo (beautiful girls) utilizing digital tools. Eight computer graphic artists reveal their secret tips on creating these lovely virtual beauties. Includes a bonus CD-ROM (Win/Mac) containing a demo version of Shade, a Japanese 3-D software and html files by featured artists. Highly recommended for all art fans. Japanese text. NOTE: Please be aware of possible compatibility problems with US computers. (4-901054-30-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x10, 160pg, PC $50.95 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #252 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 JUNE 1999 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 JUNE 1999 An excellent 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. If you like Newtype then you'll love this one! Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.95 DENGEKI B-MAGAZINE JUNE 1999 An informative 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 $11.95 HOBBY JAPAN MAY 1999 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 HYPER HOBBY VOL. 12 This latest issue providing news and photos of the newest Japanese collectibles. Features coverage on various Japanese toys such as Ultraman, Gamera, Nightmare Before Christmas, Godzilla, Mazinger Z, and many more. Also includes a small section dedicated to American toys such as Virus, Spawn, and Star Wars. Japanese text. (4-19-720068-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 146pg, PC $13.95 HYPER PLAYSTATION JULY 1999 More than 200 pages of articles covering the latest PlayStation games from Japan. Find out about all the latest in video games right from the source. The Japanese text can make things difficult for those who can't read the language, but the large number of color images of game screens means that adept gamers can enjoy this magazine even if they can't read Japanese. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.95 NEWTYPE JUNE 1999 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 JUNE 1999 A monthly manga anthology magazine featuring some of the finest Japanese manga stories being produced today. The line up includes such popular titles as Macross 7 Trash, CLAMP's new Angelic Layer, MPD-Psycho, 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 S.M.H. VOL. 13 JANUARY 1999 Hobby Hapan presents the latest issue of S.M.H. (Sensational Model & Hobby) devoted to Japan's top echelon of modeling creators and their sensational creations. The main feature article covers the latest gruesome kits from Zombie Carnival '99. Also includes the regular columns on dioramas, American figures, movies and an original manga short story. Highly recommended for modeling fans. Japanese text. (4-89425-195-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 122pg, PC $28.95 MAGAZINES (ADULT) Please see this month's PREVIEWS ADULT for cover shots and more information! All International Adult Magazines are: (CAUT: 3 & 4) and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. BUG BUG CG JUNE 1999 Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3& 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.95 CANDY CLUB JUNE 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3& 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 LEMON CLUB JUNE 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 MANGA BUMP JUNE 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PA PI PO JUNE 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PASOCOM PARADISE CHAT JUNE 1999 Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $15.95 PENGUIN CLUB JUNE 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 YOUNG JAMBO JUNE 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 CD-ROMS DIVI-DEAD CD-ROM (WIN95/98) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows95; Pentium-100MHz; 24MB RAM; x4-Speed CD-ROM; Windows95 Compatible Sound Card; Mouse. (9370/HS005) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $39.00 SEASON OF THE SAKURA CD-ROM (WIN95) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. System Requirements: Windows95/DOS based PC; 486 or better processor; 16MB RAM; CD-ROM; Soundblaster PRO or 100% compatible sound card; Mouse. Playing time: approximately 7-10 hours. (9370/SSC-002A) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $35.00 MERCHANDISE Apparel GALAXY EXPRESS 999 T-SHIRT Captain Harlock and more members of the scintillating characters from this anime saga of intergalactic intrigue. A full frontal design on a dark blue, 100% cotton tee. (133/NUTS31) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA T-SHIRT Here's another striking shojo manga design featuring the lovelyUtena Tenjou colorfully printed on a black, 100% cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS33) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 KIMAGURE ORANGE ROAD MADOKA T-SHIRT The big-eyed beauty Madoka sheds a tear in this dramatic full frontal design on a gray, 100% cotton shirt. (133/NUTS32) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST "PJ PARTY" T-SHIRT Wow! What otaku can resist these two comely off-duty cops precariously attired in their comfy pajamas and lounging on satin sheets? A glorious full-color image on a white, 100% cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS30) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 Coin Banks POKÉMON: PIKACHU SMALL FIGURAL COIN BANK Since Americans don't save very much, this little 3 1/2" plastic coin bank is perfect. This guy is just too cute, and features a detailed paint job better than most of his bigger brethren. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Bank $5.95 SAILOR JUPITER FIGURAL COIN BANK This 8-inch tall figure of the comely Sailor Jupiter is a perfect way for Sailor Moon fans to save their nickels and dimes. (133/CB12) (CAUT: 4) Bank $18.95 Keychains MONCHICHI KEYCHAIN The cute little ape-like monchhichis are tons of fun-and this furry little creature stands over 4" tall not including the keyring. Imported from Japan. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $5.95 POCKET MONSTERS ‹ PIKACHU KEY CHAIN ASSORTMENT Five classic 2-inch plastic Pikachu figures complete with keyrings. SRP is $2.99 per keychain. (133/KR26) (CAUT: 4) Keychain (x5) $14.95 POKÉMON ‹ JIGGLYPUFF SAFETY KEYCHAIN Don't let the cute and cuddly appearance of Jigglypuff fool you or his sting will send you into dreamland! This cute plastic figure flashes a red safety light when you turn on the switch. Approximately 11/2 - 2" tall. Battery included. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $8.95 POKÉMON ‹ CHANSEY SAFETY KEYCHAIN Here's another cute little character who lights up with a flashing red light when you turn the switch. Approximately 11/2 - 2" tall. Battery included. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $8.95 Models AH! MY GODDESS PEORTH RESIN MODEL KIT She may have only appeared in the manga, but rather eccentric and nutty Peorth now can be yours with this 1/6 scale resin kit. Just make sure you guard your romance comics closely or they may disappear when you're not looking! Comes unpainted and assembly required. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Kit $49.00 SEXY ANIME BUNNY GIRL RESIN MODEL KIT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Comes unpainted, assembly required. (6094) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Kit $59.00 WHIP MISTRESS RESIN MODEL KIT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Comes unpainted, assembly required. (6094) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Kit $59.00 Playing Cards POCKET MONSTERS PLAYING CARDS #2 Up the stakes with this handy deck of playing cards based on the popular Pokémon anime. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 1/2" x 3 3/8", with rounded corners. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 Posters DRAGONBALL Z POSTER #10 This great image includes not only our hero, the redoubtable Son Gokou, but also all the other major players of the Dragonball Z saga who are pictured individually in a series of frames surrounding the central image. (4426/PDB1521-IM40002) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States. Poster, 15x21, FC $4.95 FINAL FANTASY VII "BLADE" POSTER The mighty Cloud Strife wields his trusty big "shiv" in this full-color poster printed on coated paper. (133/LV01) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 13x19, FC $4.95 POCKET MONSTERS POSTER #6 Pikachu and his fellow pocket monsters seem to be in a decorating mood in this colorful laminated poster. A must for all Pokémon fans! (6094/3002) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 POCKET MONSTERS POSTER #7 Bubbles, bubbles and more bubbles! Cute little Pickachu and his fellow Pocket Monsters seem to be having a bubbly fun time on this vertical style full-color laminated poster. (6094/2967) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 20x15, FC $4.95 SAILOR MOON POSTER #4 Wedding bells are in the air! Cherish the wedding of the century with this portrait of Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Mask, her handsome beau. (4426/IM025) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x21, FC $4.95 TOMB RAIDER: SHUSH! POSTER When Lara Croft wants you to be quiet, you can't take you eyes off her. Get jiggy with this full-color image of the well-endowed computer siren. (133/LV03) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 13x19, FC $4.95 Puzzles NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: HEROES 100-PIECE PUZZLE Pass the time with this full-color 100-piece puzzle featuring the characters from the exciting Neon Genesis Evangelion anime. (6094/100-126) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle, 15x10, FC $7.95 RANMA 1/2: WEDDING DRESS 100-PIECE PUZZLE Onna-Ranma has never looked more ravishing! Test your puzzle skills with this full-color 100-piece puzzle featuring the beautiful onna-Ramna wearing a stunning gown. (6094/100- 41) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle, 10x15, FC $7.95 Stickers POCKET MONSTERS STICKER SHEET #3 Decorate your favorite notebooks with your favorite Pocket Monsters (a.k.a. Pokémon! 11 stickers total. (6094/C81) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 POCKET MONSTERS STICKER SHEET #4 Another Pocket Monsters sticker sheet featuring 12 cool stickers of your favorite characters. (6094/C88) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 POCKET MONSTERS PRISMATIC STICKER CARD SET A set of 36 full-color prismatic stickers that really do peel off their card backs (but who would want to?). Each sticker card comes individually sleeved. Japanese text. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Sticker Set (x36) $15.95 POCKET MONSTERS LASER CARD STICKER PACK Here's a pack containing nine different reflective foil "laser" cards of your favorite Pocket Monsters. The backs feature additional artwork. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Pack (x9) $3.50 Toys/Figures POKÉMON KESHIMON HOLDER This super cool little unit clips on your belt and in its vice like jaws lies what looks (and functions) like an eraser, but inside this ball is very cool metal Pokémon figure. (Note this item is not intended for young children since the metal Pokémon inside the ball could be easily swallowed by young children. Be sure to keep out of the reach of younger children). Comes on its original Japanese blister card. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Keshimon Holder, 2x2, FC $4.95 POKÉMON ‹ MONSTER EVOLUTION COLLECTION SET #47 A two-pack containing Slowpoke and the evolution version of Slowbro. These cute little PVC figures measure approximately 1 1/2 - 2". Comes on its original Japanese toy card. (4532) (CAUT:4) Figure set (x2) $6.95 POKÉMON ‹ MONSTER EVOLUTION COLLECTION SET #48 This 2-piece PVC set features Growlithe and Archanine. Each figure measure approximately 1 1/2 - 2" and come fully painted. Comes in original Japanese packaging. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Figure set (x2) $6.95 POKÉMON WATER TOY ASSORTMENT Here are five great Pokémon water toys. Just squeeze these guys under water, let them fill up ‹ and they become bad little monsters who spit whenever they are squeezed. The assortment will contain five Pokémon water toys. Each comes individually carded on original Japanese J-hook card. SRP is $6.50 per toy. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Water toys (x5) $32.50 Wall Scrolls DRAGONBALL Z WALL SCROLL #13 Our hero takes on the might dragon god in this kinetic full-color design that captures the dynamic action of the best martial arts anime series ever ‹ Dragonball Z. (4426/WDB3344-IM40008) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States. Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL WALL SCROLL #3 Masamune Shirow's creative genius shines on this full-color cloth wall hanging featuring a dynamic image from Ghost in the Shell. Get one today and spruce up your room today! (4532/Z48) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 GUNSMITH CATS WALL SCROLL #2 Here comes Rally May! She the super sexy heroine from Kenichi Sonoda's exhilerating Gunsmith Cats series and she's all business! Full-color image presented on an a cloth wall hanging. (4532/Z49) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 POCKET MONSTERS WALL SCROLL #5 You wanted Pocket Monsters? You got Pocket Monsters! Seems things may be getting a little crowded for Ash and the gang as they're surrounded by a plethora of Pokémons! (6094/LC-401) CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 PRINCESS MONONOKE WALL SCROLL #1 This full-color cloth wall hanging featuring a fantastic image to Hayao Miyazaki's enchanting and lavish anime movie The Princess Mononoke. (4532/Z92) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 44x33, FC $19.95 SAILOR MOON WALL SCROLL #5 Want to visit the Anime ER? Certainly if it's populated by nurses as delightful as our own Sailor Moon and her delightful offspring, Chibi Moon. (4426/IM024) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 Misc. Items CARD CAPTOR SAKURA LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #1 A set of five trading card sized (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 ) laminated pictures featuring images from CLAMP's popular Card Captor Sakura series. Images taken from various sources. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 POCKET MONSTERS LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #2 Your favorite Pocket Monsters and characters from the popular anime are featured on this set of five trading card sized (2 1/2 x 3 1/2 ) laminated pictures. Images taken from various sources. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 SLAYERS LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #2 A set of five full-color laminated trading card sized (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") pictures featuring images from the popular Slayers anime. Images taken from various sources. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 MAZINGER Z MOUSE PAD Let Go Nagai's classic two-fisted robot take care of any virus that dares to attempt to invade your computer! Standard foam mouse pad with full-color image. (133/NUMP03) (CAUT: 4) Mouse pad $9.95 POKÉMON ‹ PIKACHU KEY CHAIN CALCULATOR This cute little plastic Pikachu opens to reveal a working calculator. A great gift for the student who likes Pokémon. Measures approximately 2 1/2" long. Battery included. (4532) (CAUT: 4) Calculator $9.95 Trading Cards BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2040 TRADING CARD BOX Bubblegum Crisis is back in Japan with a brand new TV series set in 2040. Produced by Shinsheisha, here's your chance to collect cards from the latest anime series. With 99 total cards (including 9 special "chase" cards) in the series, these colorful anime images are bound to please the true otaku, no matter where he (or she) resides. Each pack contains 10 cards and each box includes 15 packs. Japanese text. (42/) (CAUT: 4) Box PI TRADING CARDS SECTION COOL COLLECTIBLES BATMAN CARDS BONUS PACKAGE This spiffy bonus package contains 4 wax boxes: Batman and Robin, Batman Saga of the Dark Knight, Batman Ultra, and Batman Forever Metal. Also features one original signed autograph card from the Batman and Robin Premium series! (8394) Set PI BOWMAN 1951 JETS, ROCKETS AND SPACEMEN REPRINT SET Reprint of a classic non-sports series. This 108-card set includes full-color reprint cards from beautiful original artwork. Each card measures 2 1/8² x 3 1/8.² A special note to collectors ‹ the original set is worth over $3,000.00! 108 cards per set. (145) Set PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 2 CARD SETS More Buffy than ever before! Regular Season 2 set includes episode cards, character profiles, trivia, bestiary cards, and an extra promo card! That¹s 73 cards in all! The Dark Destiny subset is a 9-card chase set featuring the tragic couple, Buffy and Angel. Also offered is the difficult-to-obtain, premium, die-cut, chase card ³How to lose your soul.² (145) REGULAR ‹ Set PI DARK DESTINY ‹ Set PI DIE-CUT ‹ Card PI JIMMY DEAN 1992 LIVING LEGENDS CHASE CARD SET Previously only available as a special send-away offer, this set includes recent Hall of Famers George Brett, Robin Young, and Nolan Ryan, as well as Cal Ripken Jr., Carlton Fisk, and Ozzie Smith! Each gold foil-stamped card features a genuine facsimile autograph. (145) Set PI OLIVIA ¹98 TRADING CARD SET This deluxe 72-card set features Olivia, the world¹s greatest living pin-up artist. Includes this past year¹s most sensual paintings in an all-new Olivia ¹98 trading card set. 72 cards per set. (145) Set PI OLIVIA ¹98 DIGITAL OIL CHASE CARD SET Full-color 2 1/2² x 3 1/2² chase cards utilizing state-of-the-art digital oil on canvas technology to create deluxe images. 6 cards per set. (145) Set PI THE SIRIUS GALLERY AUTOGRAPH CARD COLLECTION This 72-card collection includes one autograph card of Joe Linsner, Dark One, or Kevin Taylor ‹ guaranteed! Commemorating five years of Sirius Gallery¹s great artwork, this set features new and classic artwork from Dawn & Beyond creator Joe Linsner, Dark One, Drew Hayes, Roel, Kevin Taylor, and many more Sirius artists! 72 cards per set. (145) Set PI SUPERMAN 1938 REPRINT CARD COLLECTION A cool reprint 56-card set of classic 1930s cards. See Superman fight Bank Robbers, the Horror Beneath the Sea, the Killer-Whale, Quicksand, the Hurricane, and many other exciting adventures of the one-and-only original Superman. 56 cards per set. (145) Set PI STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 1987 COMMEMORATIVE STICKER SET All your favorite Star Trek: The Next Generation characters are represented within the 240 different, full-color 1 15/16² x 2 1/16² stickers in this set! Featuring Capt. Picard, Comander Riker, Data, Counselor Troi, Dr. Crusher, LaForge, plus many other aliens and starships! Special bonus for true ST:TNG fans ‹ a full-color 36 page STNG album to hold your complete collection. (145) Set PI STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES SEASON 3 CARD SETS With five different sets to choose from, you¹ll be able to preserve all your favorite moments from the third season of the original Star Trek series. Choose from the 75-card Hand Collated set, the 48-card Character Log subset, the 24-card Profile subset, the 48-card Behind the Scenes subset and the 24-card Commemorative Gold Plaque set! For true fans, there¹s even the Season Three collector album! (8394) HAND COLLATED‹Set PI CHARACTER LOG‹Set PI CHARACTER PROFILE‹Set PI BEHIND THE SCENES‹Set PI COMMEMORATIVE GOLD PLAQUE‹Set PI COLLECTOR ALBUM‹Album PI STAR WARS CHROME ARCHIVES HAND COLLATED CARD SETS 90 different chrome cards featuring a new look of the best cards from Star Wars: A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi ‹ revitalized and reproduced with crystal-clear, sharp images all in Super Deluxe Topps chrome Technology! Regular set also features two promo cards: Darth Vader and Yoda! 92 cars in all! Special Clear Chromium 9-card chase set also available. (145) HAND COLLATED‹Set PI CLEAR CHROMIUM‹Set PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS GALAXY 2 CARDS Topps journeys back to "A Galaxy Far, Far Away..." for the second, all-star collection of art cards based on the Star Wars trilogy! Included in the 135-card series are cards depicting rare memorabilia; an extraordinary subset featuring Marvel Comics pinups (not seen in 13 years); previews of artwork by Ralph McQuarrie; a "Tales of the Jedi" subset featuring artwork from the Dark Horse comics series; and more! Plus: Randomly inserted in Series II packs will be six new foil-etched cards by Walt Simonson‹which join together with the six previous chase cards from Series I to form one giant Star Wars panorama! Limited to 10,000. 8 cards per pack; 36 packs per box. (8394) Box PI ******************** STAR WARS GALAXY 2 HAND COLLATED CARD SET The complete 135-card Star Wars Galaxy Series II set! (8394) Set PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS GALAXY 2 FOIL ETCHED CHASE CARD SET Get your set of the six foil-etched cards by Walt Simonson, which join together with the six previous chase cards from Series I, to form one giant Star Wars panorama! 6 cards per set. (8394) Set PI O/A STAR WARS GALAXY 2 FACTORY TIN SET This special, limited edition card set is a Star Wars collector's dream, wrapped up in a brilliant, full-color tin! In addition to the regular 135 card series (all foil-stamped for this special set), you'll find an exclusive hologram card reproducing Boris Vallejo's box art image of C-3PO and R2-D2; a special #00 card of Ralph McQuarrie's Darth Vader; all six Walt Simonson chase cards, printed on "starry night" holographic foil; a preview card for Star Wars Galaxy Series 3; and a premium promo card previewing an ultra-top-secret Topps Star Wars card series coming soon! All this comes packaged in a beautiful collector's tin, shrink-wrapped, with a gold foil label sealing the bottom. 144 cards per set. (8394) Set PI STAR WARS GALAXY 2 3-D HOLOGRAM CARD Now available individually, this rare card was previously found only in the Star Wars Galaxy Series II Factory Tin Set. (8394) Card PI TOPPS 1988 GLOSSY ROOKIE SET Includes the rare Topps Mark McGwire Rookie card! This 22-card set also includes Mike Greenwell, Randy Myers, B.J. Surhoff, Benito Santiago, Terry Steinbach, and 16 other 1987 Topps All-Rookie Award Winners! 22 cards per set. (145) Set PI TOPPS 1998 WCW/NWO INSERT STICKER CARD SET Available only in retail packs, this 10-card set contains all of wrestling¹s hottest heroes ‹ Goldberg, Diamond Dallas Page, ŒMacho Man¹ Randy Savage, Sting, Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Konnan, Bret Hart, Giant, and Lex Luger! 10 cards per set. (145) Set PI X-FILES: THE MOVIE JUMBO POSTCARD COLLECTION Previously unreleased in the U.S., for fans of the X-Files, these jumbo, 4² x 5 7/8² full- color movie postcards are a must-have! Hard to find, you¹ll want to get yours before they¹re gone! 4 cards per set. (145) Postcards PI SPORTS CARDS HIGHLAND MINT MARK MCGWIRE MONUMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT BRONZE COIN SET Celebrate the heroic deeds that made 1998 a vintage year for baseball! Image one features McGwire¹s profile as it would appear in the batter¹s box, with a baseball marked 62 on the right and his signature on the left. Image two shows a bust view of McGwire with the number 70 inset in a baseball on the left and his signature on the right. Image three is the image that ties this set all together ‹ a full body shot of McGwire in full swing; this coin is 50% larger than the others. A common reverse on all three medallions depicts a silhouette of McGwire pointing to the heavens with a statement about how he captured our hearts. All three coins are match numbered by set. Set PI SUPER BOWL XXXIII OFFICIAL SILVER FLIP COIN This replica of the official flip coin used for the coin toss at super bowl XXXIII in Miami is the only coin licensed to show the Vince Lombardi trophy. Also features the helmet of both participating teams on either side of the trophy, as well as their respective team names on ribbons and the commissioner¹s signature. The reverse of the coin shows the Super Bowl XXXIII logo with the date and location listed on the perimeter and is individually numbered on the bottom. Coin PI PACIFIC PACIFIC 1999 NFL CARDS The first football issue of the year for Pacific, this series features 450 base cards plus seven inserts (two of which are hobby only). Inserts include ³Cramer¹s Choice Awards,² ³Gold Crown Die-cuts,² ³Team Checklist,² and ³Dynagon Turf.² Also includes a Platinum Blue Parallel series, Achievers (hobby only) subset, and a Titanium Turf (hobby only) subset. 12 cards per pack; 36 packs per box. Box PI PACIFIC 1999 PARAMOUNT BASEBALL CARDS Completely new design for 1999 focuses on the player by muting the background of the player¹s surroundings for the front of the card. Series features 250 base cards with six inserts, two of which are hobby only. Inserts include ³Personal Bests,² ³Team Checklists,² ³Cooperstown Bound,² ³Fielder¹s Choice,² ³Silver Holographic Foil² Parallel (hobby only), and ³Pacific Proofs² (hobby only) of Cooperstown Bound. 6 cards per pack; 36 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS BOWMAN 1999 BASEBALL SERIES 1 CARDS The Bowman 1999 Baseball Series I has 220 basic cards divided into 70 veteran stars and 150 top prospects. Parallels include ³Bowman International² and ³Bowman Gold.² Inserts include ³Scout¹s Choice,² ³Autographs,² ³Late Bloomers,² and ³Late Bloomers Refractors.² 11 cards per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS 1999 BASEBALL HOBBY SET The complete 461-card set of Topps 1999 Baseball Hobby Series! Includes 380 regular cards, 77 subset cards, and 4 checklist cards. Subset cards include ³World Series Highlights,² ³League Leaders,² ³Prospects,² ³Draft Picks,² ³Season Highlights,² ³HR Record,² ³Strikeout Kings,² ³All-Topps,² and one ³HR Parade² card. 461 cards per set. Set PI TOPPS 1999 CHROME BASEBALL SERIES II CARDS Super-premium card series featuring 221 base cards and 37 subset cards, including 10 ³Prospects,² 10 ³Draft Picks,² 5 ³Strikeout Kings,² 11 ³All-Topps,² and 1 ³HR Parade.² Inserts include ³All-Etch,² ³All-Etch Refractors,² ³Record Numbers,² ³Record Number Refractors,² ³Fortune 15,² and ³Fortune 15 Refractors,² as well as 221 parallel refractor cards of the base cards. 4 cards per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS 1998-99 GOLD LABEL HOCKEY CARDS Very limited super premium cards! Series includes 100 basic cards with two parallel sets: Black Label and Red Label. Also includes the inserts ³Gold Label Goal Race ¹99,² ³Black Label Goal Race ¹99,² ³Red Label Goal Race ¹99,² and a special ³One to One² series. 5 cards per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS 1999 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL ACTION FLATS Perfect for toy collectors and card collectors alike! Each of these 12 MLB Action Flats Figurines with base is inserted into a clear, plastic vacuum-formed tray and packed with a Topps Action Flats Baseball card representing the Action Flat Figurine. The tray and a card are placed in a keepsake window package (specific to each player) with a j-hook hanger hole. Special Away Uniforms replace Home Uniform Action Flats every 12th box. A McGwire and Sosa Away Uniform replaces a McGwire and Sosa Home Uniform Action Flat every 36th box. Players include Chipper Jones, Greg Maddux, Kerry Wood, Barry Bonds, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., Cal Ripken, Juan Gonzalez, Nomar Garciaparra, Derek Jeter, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa. 16 Action Flats per package. Package PI TOPPS 1999 STADIUM CLUB BASEBALL SERIES 2 CARDS Series II contains 185 basic cards broken into 140 Veteran cards, 25 Transaction cards, 10 Future Stars, and 10 1998 MLB Draft Picks. Parallels include a hobby-only, one-of-a-kind set, sequentially numbered to 150 to insure security. Insert cards available include ³Stadium Club Chrome² and ³Refractors,² ³Co-signers,² ³Group ŒD¹ Co-signers,² ³Luminous Triumvirate laser-cut Serigraph cards,² ³Luminescent Triumvirate,² ³Illuminator Triumvirate,² and ³Video Replay Lenticular.² For the first time, Topps is also offering a special photography sale ‹ ten cards of the most collectible players in baseball are enlarged to 10² x 14² and framed. Order forms are available in every pack! Six cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI UPPER DECK UPPDER DECK 1999 MLB CENTURY BASEBALL CARDS Baseball greats of then and now are honored in this trading card series! This 135-card regular set includes The Sporting News Top 50, Upper Deck¹s Top 50 current players, 21st Century stars, and Century Moments from the last century in baseball. Inserts include ³Epic Milestones,² ³Memorable Shots,² ³Boys of Summer,² ³Century Collection,² ³Epic Signatures,² ³Century Artifacts² (a very special card redeemable for memorabilia from some of the top players of the century), ³Jersey of the Century² (game jersey cards from current players ad baseball legends), ³Legendary Cuts,² and ³Sporting News Redemption² (for The Sporting News 100 Greatest Players book). 5 cards per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 SP AUTHENTIC BASEBALL CARDS More top-quality cards from Upper Deck! This 90-card regular set features the most collectible MLB stars ‹ 30 ³Future Watch² and 15 ³A Season To Remember.² Fifteen Sporting News Authentics inserts are available, which feature cards redeemable for unique autographed memorabilia! Other inserts include ³Home Run Chronicles² and ³Home Run Chronicles Special Edition,² ³Epic Figures,² ³Reflections,² and ³Chirography.² 5 cards per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 SPX FINITE I BASEBALL CARDS These super premium cards come three per pack, with extra-special inserts available. Includes 90 Spectrum cards, 30 Power Explosion cards (numbered to 1,900), 30 Star Focus (numbered to 500), 20 Finite Brilliance (numbered to 25), 10 Regional Stars West (numbered to 1,657), and nine Finite Authentics. 3 cards per pack; 18 packs per box. Box PI NON-SPORTS CARDS BLEACHERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEATLES CARDS Available once again the Sportstime Beatles cards! This 100-card series captures the sights and sounds of one of the most legendary groups in music history, featuring gold foil- stamping on all 100 regular cards! Inserts include "Meet the Beatles," "Psychedelic Sessions," "Gold Record Series," a gold foil, die-cut set featuring some of the Beatles' top albums; and 24-karat gold signature cards. 9 cards per pack; 36 packs per box. Box PI O/A BEATLES: MEET THE BEATLES CHASE CARD SET This series of chase cards commemorates the band's first U.S. album as well as the early years of the Fab Four! 10 cards per set. Set PI O/A BEATLES: MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR CHASE CARD SET The complete "Psychedelic Sessions" chase set, with cards highlighting the period from the Sergeant Pepper era through the Magical Mystery Tour. 5 cards per set. Set PI O/A BEATLES: 24 KT GOLD SIGNATURE CHASE CARD SET Contains four chase cards with replica signatures of all four Beatles. 4 cards per set. Set PI ********************* COMIC IMAGES COKE PHOTOCARDS This 72-photocard collection of 4² x 6² glossy, high-quality images brings the Coca-Cola Company¹s recognizable artwork and famous ads from the past 100 years into a whole new light. Photocard fronts provide clear, crisp graphics while the backs give in-depth information about each piece. A 100% sugar-free series! 6 cards per pack; 36 packs per box. Box PI COKE PHOTOCARD PHOTO ALBUM Custom-printed album with pages to hold all 72 cards in the series. Album PI FASTNER & LARSON¹S FLESH BLOOD LTD. ED. AUTOGRAPHED SET Limited edition of 1000 sets by airbrush masters Fastner and Larson. As far as soul- draining monsters go, these girls are kinda cute! The airbrush team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson celebrate those things that send chills down our spine and go bump in the night with this limited, numbered, autographed collection of only 1000 sets. 9 cards per set. Set PI CORNERSTONE COMMUNICATIONS AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME CARDS This 72-card set features specially produced autographed cards that will be randomly inserted into foil packs! Members from the new film will sign a limited number of cards, including Austin Powers himself ‹ Mike Myers! Also includes the Cheeky chase card series featuring randomly inserted cards of Austin Powers and the rest of the cast. 8 cards per pack; 36 packs per box. Box PI INFINITY THE BANQUET ADULT TRADING CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. 120 cards per set. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set PI JPP DRAGONBALL Z SERIES 3 CARDS Still going strong in the ratings, Dragonball Z has a new series of trading cards! Goku, Gohan, and their friends are on another quest to save planet Earth from the Evil Saiyans! This 90-card series brings you all-new art and adventure of Dragonball Z. Your mission is to collect them all and save planet Earth! 72 regular cards and 10 Silver Metallic cards in all. 10 cards per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI POKÉMON LENTICULAR ACTION CARDS Pokémon is hot! Pokémon ‹ these adorable little Pocket monsters are here and have crossed over from the popular Game Boy phenomenon to a new and exciting lenticular trading card series. It all begins when Ash Ketchum finds his first Pokémon, Pikachu! Can 10-year-old Ash capture and train 150 new different types of those adorable creatures and become a Pokémon master? These incredible Pokémon Action trading cards are jam-packed with adventure and feature Pikachu, Blastoise, Raichu, Charmander, Ivysaur, and more! This 40-card series features awesome action on every card. 4 cards per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI POKÉMON TRADING STICKERS In the fantastic world of Pokémon, kids get to be Pokémon trainers ‹ and only the best become Pokémon Masters. This is a dream of our young hero, Ash Ketchum. To become a great Pokémon trainer, Ash must catch as many wild Pokémon as possible. This will not be an easy task for our young hero. Join Ash and friends on an adventure into the world of Pokémon. This 40-sticker series features incredible art on every sticker. Let the adventure begin! 5 stickers per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI WWF STEEL CAGE TRADING STICKERS Let¹s get ready to rassle! These awesome WWF trading stickers are filled with butt-kicking moves and feature Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Undertaker, D-Generation X, Kane, Ken Shamrock, Sable, and more! This 40-trading sticker series features bone-crushing, head- slammin¹ wrestling action on every sticker. Perfect for those into WWF action and the comics by Chaos! 5 stickers per pack; 24 packs per box. Box PI WWF TEMPORARY TATTOOS These awesome WWF Temporary Transfer Tattoos will show off your attitude and feature Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Undertaker, D-Generation X, Kane, Ken Shamrock, and more! Three-five temporary tattoos per sheet. One sheet per pack; 36 packs per box. Box PI LASTING IMAGES BECKY SUNSHINE UNPUBLISHED SERIES 1 CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set PI BECKY SUNSHINE UNPUBLISHED SERIES 2 CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set PI MIMI MIYAGI CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set PI PARADIGM PLAYBOY CENTERFOLD DECEMBER EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL REGULAR EDITION‹Box PI FACTORY SET‹Set PI PREMIUM FACTORY SET‹Set PI GAMES SECTION ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT Clan War LION CLAN BOX SET A complete Lion army list with lots of new personalities, units, items, spells, etc. It introduces the Beastmaster skill, Oblique movement, Captive rules, and Flight rules in a 64-page booklet. The box also contains Force cards, Tactical cards, Ikoma Ujiaki, and twelve matsu house Guard models (13 metal figures in all!)‹only available in this boxed set! (12-005) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. Box set $34.95 Legend of the Five Rings LEGACY OF THE FORGE ADVENTURE by Patrick Kapera Three years ago, the Akodo lost their Champion, Arasou, and the heart of a Lion was torn asunder by the forge of war. Today, the legacy of this event festers just beneath the surface of tensions within the heart of the Empire. Valiant heroes will be called uypon to lay the demons of the past to rest, and heal the shattered peace between the houses of the proud Lion Clan. Included in this adventure of wartime intrigue and emotional diplomacy are new rules for mass combat, guidelines for running military campaigns, and examples of bushido upon the battlefield. (4006) (CAUT: 4) SC, 48pg $9.95 ATLAS GAMES FURRY PIRATES RULEBOOK by Lise Breakey Sail the seas of high adventure with an untamed crew of rapscallions and ne¹er-do-wells. Seek fame and fortune with the wind in your fur and your mates at your side. Fight your way through the acrid smoke of flame-belching cannons to claim the glittering treasures of the Indies. Wealth, adventure, freedom, and romance await in the deep blue waters of Furry Pirates! This complete swashbuckling roleplaying game contains detailed character creation rules, complete background of the Furry World¹s Golden Age of Piracy, and complete rules for melee combat, battles, and magical rituals. (AG3100) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg $22.95 CHAOSIUM GAMES Cthulhu BEFORE THE FALL INNSMOUTH ADVENTURE PRIOR TO GREAT RAID Five dangerous adventures concerning the quaint hamlet of Innsmouth, Massachusetts, in whose harbor the fish always seem to bite unusually well. Now keepers have new situations for investigators to bite on as well. Tone and atmosphere are more significant in these adventures than quick shots and visible gore. Useful as standalone adventures or for insertion into campaigns as a change of pace. (CH2377) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #4 (Apr98) SC, 64pg $11.95 COMPONENT GAMES Babylon 5 BABYLON 5: 2260 SHADOW - PSI CORPS 2-PLAYER KIT All new 2260 Edition parts for the Shadows and Psi Corps. Reenact the conflict between the Shadows and Psi Corps right out of the box or mix the parts right into your Play Set. With sufficient parts for 2 players, this kit includes 2 Empire control sheets, 11 map pieces, 25 playing cards, 1 rulebook, 4 dice, 40+ tokens, and either the Morden or Bester exclusive collectible 6² toy figure. Compatible with all other CCG releases. (CB5-623) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #11 (Nov98) Kit $34.95 BABYLON 5: 2260 NARN - CENTAURI 2-PLAYER KIT All new 2260 Edition parts for the Narn Regime and Centauri Republic. Reenact the Narn- Centauri War right out of the box or mix the parts right into your Play Set. With sufficient parts for 2 players, this kit includes 2 Empire control sheets, 10 map pieces, 25 playing cards, 1 rulebook, 4 dice, 40+ tokens, and either the G¹Kar or ³Emperor² Londo exclusive collectible 6² toy figure. Compatible with all other CCG releases. (CB5-613) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #11 (Nov98) Kit $34.95 BABYLON 5: 2260 VORLON - LEAGUE 2-PLAYER KIT All new 2260 Edition parts for the Vorlon Empire and League of non-Aligned Worlds. Reenact the conflict between the Vorlons and the League worlds as the Vorlons attempt to eradicate the Shadow influence. This kit includes 2 Empire control sheets, 10 map pieces, 25 playing cards, 1 rulebook, 4 dice, 40+ tokens, and either the ŒNew¹ Kosh or Drazi (purple or green) exclusive collectible 6² toy figure. Compatible with all other CCG releases. (CB5-633) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #11 (Nov98) Kit $34.95 BABYLON 5: 2260 EARTH-MINBARI 2-PLAYER KIT All new 2260 Edition parts for the Earth Alliance and Minbari Federation. Reenact the Earth-Minbari War right out of the box or mix the parts right into your Play Set. With sufficient parts for 2 players, this kit includes 2 Empire control sheets, 11 map pieces, 25 playing cards, 1 rulebook, 4 dice, 40+ tokens, and either the Sheridan or Delenn 6² exclusive toy figure. Compatible with all other CCG releases. (CB5-603) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #11 (Nov98) Kit $34.95 CORSAIR PUBLISHING SOVEREIGN STONE QUICKSTART RULES by Weis, Perrin, & Smith Buy now to learn how to play the revolutionary game coming next month! Fantasy the way you want it. The world of Sovereign Stone is filled with adventure, political intrigue, dark magicks, and war, as the noble knights the Dominion Lords battle the forces of evil represented by their counterparts, the vampiric Vrykyl. Dwarven nomads ride small shaggy ponies to a manifest destiny. Elven warriors live and die by a strict code of duty and honor. Orken pirates sail the seas, trading and raiding. Humans try to bring the disparate races together to live in peace by means of the magical artifact, the Sovereign Stone. Sovereign Stone Quickstart Rules contain everything needed to play an introductory adventure, including rules, pre-generated characters, spells, and bad guys! (2001) (CAUT: 4) SC, 24pg $5.00 DECIPHER Star Wars STAR WARS: ENDOR BOOSTER PACKS Fly through the woods on a jet-bike. Be the most fearsome Stormtrooper in the galaxy only to be beaten by teddy bears armed with sticks and stones! These awesome booster packs bring the aspects of Return of the Jedi into the Star Wars CCG‹everything from the Ewoks on! 9 cards per pack. (228) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. STARS OF THE MONTH 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. (252/STAR08448) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE UNLIMITED BOOSTER PACKS Expand your Star Wars deck with these unlimited, white-bordered cards, guaranteed to give you the edge in the ongoing war of long ago! Includes white border versions of the classic photography, characters, vehicles, and weapons that made the black border expansion an instant hit! (250/STAR8296) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. STAR WARS CCG SECOND ANTHOLOGY Picking up where the First Anthology left off! This attractive boxed collection allows new and existing fans to jump into the game with a selection of card sets from the Star Wars CCG universe. Includes two white border, randomized 60-card Premiere starter decks, two 9-card Dagobah limited edition expansion packs, and two 9-card Cloud City limited edition expansion packs, plus a free bonus selection of preview cards from a future set‹all packaged in a durable storage box designed to showcase over 800 cards from any collection. Contains a total of 197 cards including six preview cards. (230/STAR08629) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Game $32.00 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! 15 cards per pack. (220/STAR07640) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. STAR WARS CLOUD CITY BOOSTER PACK The Empire's setting a trap for young Skywalker, and they're using Han as bait! 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. (218/STAR07121) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. STAR WARS: UNLIMITED STARTER DECKS This collectible card game, based on the extremely popular movies from George Lucas, pits the Rebel Alliance against the Empire in a never-ending battle of good versus evil! This black-bordered edition is very limited. 60 cards per deck. (206/STAR01528) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Deck MSRP: $9.50Ea. STAR WARS: CCG BOOSTER PACKS 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. (207/STAR01720) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $3.00Ea. ****************************** DREAM POD 9 Heavy Gear HEAVY GEAR: STORYLINE BOOK 2‹BLOOD ON THE WIND The Heavy Gear saga continues! On Terra Nova, investigations have begun into the death of Thor Hutchison, revered leader of the Revisionist faith. Meanwhile, armies prepare for war while unsung heroes desperately try to halt their planet¹s descent into outright war once again. It may be too late, however, as chaos reigns in the disintegrating Eastern Sun Emirates and the stricken Humanist Alliance. Follow the next chapter of the exciting Heavy Gear story arc with more news, short stories, and background information. A must for all science fiction fans! (DP9-034) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg $19.95 HEAVY GEAR: EASTERN SUN EMIRATES LEAGUEBOOK From the most extravagant palaces on Terra Nova to the most dangerous jungles, the Eastern Sun Emirates is a land of many contrasts. This Leaguebook gives Heavy Gear Players and Gamemasters complete information on the most beautiful, and most brutal, of Terranovan nations. As war rages across the planet, some emirs rebel against the mad Patriarch. Against a backdrop of excess, rebellion, and bloodsports, the future of Terra Nova is being writtten. The Eastern Sun Emirates Leaguebook includes complete information on the history, geography, and society of both the E.S.E. itself and the rebel Free Emirates. Each city-state is fully detailed, and the book includes complete adventure support. (DP9-053) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $18.95 Tribe 8 TRIBE 8: CHILDREN OF LILITH ³Children of Prophecy,² the first cycle in the Tribe 8 storyline, hits high gear with this campaign supplement. A new Fatima appears among the Fallen, gathering them together into a powerful force and challenging the Seven Tribes. Will Lilith the Liberator bring lasting freedom to the Eighth Tribe, or bring about their destruction? This 80-page cycle supplement gives Weavers everything they need to run a campaign of epic proportions. Four complete quests, along with several other contains information on new locations, and full details on Lilith the liberator, including new Synthesis powers. (DP9-804) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $18.95 FASA CORPORATION BattleTech FIELD MANUAL: COMSTAR SOURCEBOOK The powerful organization order known as ComStar has controlled the flow of information and technology across the vastness of space of more than two hundred years. This sourcebook for BattleTech describes the military doctrine, traditions, tactics, and battle histories of their military division, the Com Guards, including new ŒMechs and equipment unique to ComStar and the Word of Blake splinter group. (1714) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 Shadowrun CORPORATE DOWNLOAD SOURCEBOOK For two years, a vicious corporate war has raged. Now it¹s time to buy the dead and acknowledge the victors. This Shadowrun sourcebook outlines the new power structure and top corps‹what they do, where they operate, who they control. Corporate Download focuses on the information that runners need‹corporate plans, dirty secrets, people to know, and how to use them. Players will learn what working for each corp can mean for their characters, and gamemasters will find enough hooks and conspiracies to invigorate their campaigns for years to come. (7125) (CAUT: 4) SC $18.00 GAMES WORKSHOP Warhammer 40,000 BATTLEFLEET GOTHIC BOX GAME This brand-new game of spaceship combat in the 41st millennium, Battlefleet Gothic, is here! You are in command of a massive fleet of the deadliest spacecraft in the galaxy. Choose to play as an Imperial commander and protect the Imperium from danger. Or you can aid the forces of Chaos, bent on destroying all mankind. Battlefleet Gothic provides fast-paced strategy action in the farthest reaches of space. This game is sure to be wildly popular among players of Games Workshop¹s futuristic tabletop war game, Warhammer 40,000. There is no peace among the stars in Battlefleet Gothic. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Game $59.99 BLOOD ANGELS: BAAL PREDATOR BOX SET This tank is a variant, based on the Space Marine Predator tanks. It sports a bunch of new metal accessories, including a new metal turret and cupola, a new metal Space Marine Tank Commander, a new metal front plate with Blood Angel symbol, and most importantly, the twin linked Assault Cannons. While this tank is supposed to only be used with Blood Angel armies, any of the successor Chapters can use it, too, meaning many Space Marine players in your store will be buying these! It not only looks cool, but kicks some serious butt in the game, too! Contains one plastic and metal model. (1521) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box set $32.50 DARK ELDAR JET BIKE SQUAD ³They¹re coming in too fast!² Long anticipated, the Dark Eldar Reaver Jetbikes are here. This boxed set comes with three plastic jetbikes with metal add-on bits. Reaver Jetbikes are extremely fast, able to cover 24² in just one round. Their fast speed make them great for flanking maneuvers and gertting the enemy into a crossfire. They are driven by rather insane members of the Wych cult, which means they get the added bonus of combat drugs and vicious close combat capabilities. Contains three plastic and metal models. (3010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box set $39.99 STAR OF THE MONTH WARHAMMER 40,000‹REVISED EDITION BOXED GAME The 41st millennium is an age of horror and war. Only the Emperor¹s finest troops, the mighty Space Marines, can protect the galaxy from certain destruction. The Warhammer 40K rules has been totally revised, featuring a new system which allows gamers to fight bigger battles with lots of tanks and models on each side. Each boxed game contains everything you need to get started, including two complete armies of finely detailed Citadel Space Marine and Dark Eldar Miniatures, buildings, rulebooks, dice and much, much more! (STAR08702) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Boxed $74.99 HERO PUBLISHING Hero Games NEW BEDLAM ASYLUM SOURCEBOOK by Chris Avellone A complete insane asylum setting for any modern RPG! This incredible tour de force takes you on a descent into madness, as you journey through the inferno of the psyche. The New Bedlam Asylum is a complete sourcebook of a very twisted setting for any modern or near- modern game, including Champions, Dark Champions, or popular horror games from the Victorian era to near-future times. Detailed descriptions of the asylum, the staff, and inmates through its history are presented, along with compelling narratives, many adventures, and adventure seeds. Perfect-bound. (HRG3251) (CAUT: 4) SC, 240pg $24.95 INNER CITY GAMES DESIGN BUG STRIFE MICROGAME Fans of Antz and A Bug¹s Life will especially enjoy this ready-to-play miniatures and logistics game pitting armies of plastic insects against one another. Have miniatures games been giving you the hives lately? This one surely will! Bug Strife makes you the commander of an army of insects intent on controlling the local food supply. Recruit valuable allies, build intricate hives, and smash the enemy whenever they show their ugly feelers. (ICG7301) (CAUT: 4) Microgame $5.95 KOPLOW GAMES 7-PIECE ELEMENTAL DICE SET ASSORTMENT Any gamer would be proud to show off these beautiful 7-piece elemental dice sets in re- useable plastic boxes. Each set contains one of the following with miscellaneous colors: D4, D6, D8, D10, DT10, D12, and D20. (06398) (CAUT: 4) Dice set MSRP: $5.50 1999 DELUXE BOWL O¹DICE A new mix of 400 dice of assorted colors, shapes, sizes, and kinds in a stunning counter- top, plastic fishbowl display unit is too cool for any gamer to miss. (04037) (CAUT: 4) Bowl o¹dice MSRP: $200.00 LAST UNICORN GAMES Star Trek STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION STARFLEET INTELLIGENCE MANUAL From the Cardassian Obsidian Order to the Romulan Tal Shiar, the Federation is under hidden siege by the espionage agencies of its enemies! One organization is uniquely qualified to counter these agencies‹Starfleet Intelligence. The First Line: Starfleet Intelligence Manual gives players and narrators alike a glimpse into this fascinating organization, providing information on running cloak-and-dagger adventures. Includes detailed sections on creating Starfleet Intelligence officers and cells, as well as new espionage templates. (25101) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) SC, 8x11, 96pg, PC $15.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION ROMULAN STAR EMPIRE BOX SET The first in the Threat Races series of boxed sets, The Romulan Star Empire gives players and narrators alike a detailed overview of this vast interstellar empire. Provides new Romulan character templates and overlays, new Romulan technology, and an extensive overview of the worlds and politics of Romulan space. Includes one 96-page book, two 32-page books, fold-out map, and character templates. (25500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) Boxed Set $30.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION ROMULAN SHIPS OF THE LINE BOXED SET Expand your coverage of the Star Trek: The Next Generation role-playing game with these finely detailed metal-based miniatures representing key vessels of the Romulan Star Empire. For use with the Star Trek: The Next Generation RPG and the upcoming Engage! starship miniatures game. Ships in this set include two D¹deridex-class warbirds, two Deresus-class scout ships, a T¹rasus-class survey vessel, D¹valek-class light warbird, and the Theta-class warp shuttle. (25603) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) Set $18.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION‹UFP SHIPS OF THE LINE BOXED SET Expand your coverage of the Star Trek: The Next Generation role-playing game with these finely detailed metal-based miniatures representing key vessels in the Federation Starfleet. For use with the Star Trek: The Next Generation RPG and the upcoming Engage! starship miniatures game. Ship classes in this set include Ambassador, Nebula, Oberth, Excelsior, Constellation, Antares, and the Enterprise-D Galaxy-class miniature. (25602) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) Set $18.00 MILTON BRADLEY Star Wars STAR OF THE MONTH STAR WARS LIMITED EDITION TRIVIAL PURSUIT GAME This special edition of the very popular Trivial Pursuit game will test the knowledge of even the most die-hard of Star Wars fans with questions ranging from film quotes to behind-the-scenes production stories, and such categories as Droids, Creatures & Aliens, and Weapons & Vehicles. The game features a totally redesigned game board with imagery from the trilogy, and over 2,400 questions. Players move around with white metal Star Wars figures, with their moves determined by an electronic R2-D2 figure! Also includes a bonus card pack giving a "sneak-peek" into Star Wars: Episode I! (40825/STAR08696) (CAUT: 4) Game MSRP: $39.99 ****************************** PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Deadlands DEADLANDS: THE WEIRD WEST CORE RULEBOOK REVISED by Shane Lacy Hensley This revised edition of Deadlands: The Weird West, the weirdest western game ever published, spit-polishes the whole game system to a mirror finish. Featuring an all-new look, this is the latest and greatest version of the book that started it all. This is where it all begins! Cover by Brom. (1032) (CAUT: 4) HC, 224pg $30.00 QUICK AND THE DEAD REVISED EDITION SOURCEBOOK by Shane Lacy Hensley & John Hopler This revised edition of the Weird West worldbook updates the second of the game¹s two core rulebooks, featuring the hot new look of Deadlands: The Weird West Revised Edition, and is bursting with all sorts of adventure hooks and news about the Weirdest West around! Cover by Alan Clark. (1033) (CAUT: 4) HC, 160pg $25.00 GRIM CRUSADE MINIATURES BOX SET by Shane Lacy Hensley The entire Great Rail Wars game has been revised, and all of the polished and revised rules published to date have been tossed into this monstrous Grim Crusade minatures box set. This incredible battle game also includes all sorts of metal figures, cardboard buildings, full-color cards, dice, chips, and full-color templates. Cover by Paolo Parente. (5010) (CAUT: 4) Boxed game $74.95 MOUNTAIN MONSTERS BOX SET by Shane Lacy Hensley The mountains of the Weird West are full of all sorts of creatures, but the kings are the warring races of the wendigos and the sasquatch. In this boxed set, you get one wily wendigo and one savage sasquatch, both cast in lead-free pewter, along with a full-color troop card for each, two strange locale cards, and instrucitions on how to use them in your Grim Crusade game. Cover by Jim Crabtree. (1801) (CAUT: 4) Box set $24.95 HERE COMES THE CAVALRY BOX SET At last, Grim Crusade has one thing going for it that the Great Rail Wars never had‹ horses! This boxed set features three full troops (that¹s 15 figures!) of mounted gunmen ready to ride to your army¹s rescue. Also comes with a full-color card for each troop. Cover by Ed Cox. (1802) (CAUT: 4) Box set $34.95 WORMS DIME NOVEL by John Goff The Weird West, the undead gunslinger Ronan Lynch meets up with his old pal, Texas Ranger Hank ³One-Eye² Ketchem, in a Weird Western boomtown being plague by Mojave rattlers. Normally folks around these parts can handle these land whales just fine, but lately things have gotten strange‹well, even stranger than usual! It¹s up to Hank and Ronan to dig into the matter and set things right. Cover by Kevin Sharpe & Matthew Tice. (6010) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $9.95 Deadlands: Hell on Earth MONSTERS, MUTIES, & MISFITS SOURCEBOOK by Sudlow, Vaux, Laws, Wolf, & Ryan The Wasted West of Deadlands: Hell on Earth is populated by some mighty odd critters, and this book squeezes a lot of them between its two toxic-green covers. If you¹re a Marshal looking to scare the boots off your posse, this book is for you, and if you¹re a player hoping your hero might survive the experience, then this book is definitely highly recommended. Cover by Brom. (1025) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $20.00 RAFM COMPANY DEATH IN THE DARK BOXED GAME RAFM introduces the first boxed game for the Universal Soldier rules system, Death in the Dark. This fantasy, skirmish level game pits stalwart Flame thrower and Musket totin¹ Dwarves against the Vanir and their malignant Spider hordes. These fast-paced rules are easy to learn, and included are rules for other races, running campaigns, and gaming experience. Contains 26 metal miniatures, a full-color cardstock dungeon, and more. (4500) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. Game $69.95 STEVE JACKSON GAMES In Nomine CORPOREAL PLAYERS GUIDE The Angelic and Infernal Players¹ Guides are the top-selling In Nomine supplements. Finishing the trilogy, this guide gives a lot more information about Servants of God, evil Sorcerors, undead, and all those other more-than-human, less-than-divine character types. (3315) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH IN NOMINE ANGELIC PLAYER¹S GUIDE A comprehensive guide for anyone choosing to play on the Side of Light. Among the many things the book holds are expansions on the major choirs of In Nomine, details on Divine Intervention, an the history that makes In Nomine unique. (1-55634-340-X/STAR08574) SC $19.95 IN NOMINE INFERNAL PLAYER'S GUIDE The companion book to The Angelic Player's Guide! All the nitty gritty on the battle for humanity's free will, told from the side for Dark! (3309/STAR08575) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 ****************************** GURPS GURPS WHO¹S WHO GUIDE #1 History is full of people who were stranger than fiction. People you¹d want to meet. People you¹d pray to avoid. People who changed the world. This book gives complete descriptions and character stats for 52 of the most interesting people in history, ready to serve as patrons, allies, enemies, or role models. From the man who united China to the real Dread Pirate Roberts; from the voice of an empire to a roistering aristocratic astronomer with a silver nose; from a doctor so brilliant that his foes ran him out of town, to a king with 1,200 wives but not a single heir! Written for GURPS, but easy to translate into any system. (6088) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $19.95 GURPS Traveller GURPS TRAVELLER: FIRST IN SOURCEBOOK Beyond the borders of the Third Imperium, the Interstellar Scout Service seeks out strange new worlds! A Scout has to be ready for anything...or die. This book describes the Scouts¹ organization, equipment, starships (with deck plans), and typical missions. To make running a Scouts campaign easy, it also details the whole process of exploration, from the initial sighting of a new star system to the integration of a world into the Imperium. First In includes a world-building sequence based on the most recent scientific discoveries. Game Masters can now design realistic star systems, worlds, and civilizations. The system can be used for GURPS Traveller, or easily adapted to any other science- fiction RPG. (6605) (CAUT: 4) SC, 144pg $20.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GURPS TRAVELLER SOURCEBOOK In the 1116th year of the Imperium, Emperor Strephon was assassinated by a rival, and the Third Imperium split into several factions. This change brought excitement to many campaigns, but other players and referees felt that the universe was exciting enough without an empire-wide civil war. It is for these people that an alternate history has been created, where Strephon, the 43rd Emperor of the Third Imperium, lives and the Rebellion never happened. The official alternate universe for the premier science-fiction role-playing game, GURPS Traveller explores this alternative ³what if the rebellion never happened?² timeline. (6600/STAR08571) SC, 8x11, b&w $22.95 ****************************** THUNDER CASTLE GAMES Highlander HIGHLANDER LIMITED EDITION COLLECTORS TIN This Highlander Collector¹s Tin contains a complete set of 165 Series Edition cards‹cards which are much crisper and brighter than originally intended, and ones which have been modified to incorporate the errata. Also includes 8 unique Nemesis cards available nowhere else, an expanded set of rules for easier play, and a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 5,000. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. Tin $150.00 TSR AD&D SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN JUNE 1999 SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION: RETURN TO THE KEEP ON THE BORDERLANDS ADVENTURE by John D. Rateliff Return to the Keep on the Borderlands and the Caves of Chaos, where fell creatures lurk and wait for unwary adventurers. This presentation of the famous E. Gary Gygax D&D adventure allows characters to re-explore the best-selling adventure of all time! Updated for use with the AD&D game, this adventure expands upon the details of the original, providing even more thrills for beginning-level player characters. (11327) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $12.95 ****************************** STAR OF THE MONTH WRATH OF THE MINOTAUR STARTER ADVENTURE by Jeff Grubb The perfect product for introducing new players to the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons game, roleplaying, and the fine art of Dungeon Mastering. Includes the celebrated D&D Fast-Play Game, an extended step-by-step tutorial for new DMs by one of the top designers in the industry, and an exciting adventure that takes starting heroes into a terrible dungeon to face the wrath of its guardian‹a dreadful minotaur! Use this as a stand-alone introduction or combine with Eye of the Wyvern for a more epic story. (11331/STAR08662) SC, 48pg $4.95 ****************************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN JUNE 1999 Alternity ZERO POINT NOVEL by Richard Baker Peter Sokolov, a bounty hunter and cybernetic killer for hire, is caught up in a deadly struggle for power and supremacy in the black abyss between the stars. Veteran sci-fi and fantasy game designer Richard Baker shows us this darker side of the verge. (21367) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $5.99 Dragonlance DEZRA¹S QUEST NOVEL by Chris Pierson During Krynn¹s Second Cataclysm, an ambitious centaur chieftain makes a terrible pact with Chaos. Ten years later, smarting under the consequences of that pact, a lone centaur journeys to Solace, seeking help from Caramon, the aging Hero of the Lance. (21368) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $5.99 Forgotten Realms SKULLPORT CAMPAIGN by Joseph Wolf Directly below glorious Waterdeep, adjacent to infamous Undermountain, lies a city where good and evil put aside their eternal conflict to live and let live‹Skullport. Strange sites and activities, both universally shunned and pursued, abound in this subterranean ³Casablanca.² This resource supports Forgotten Realms campaigns set in and around the City of Splendors, but Skullport can be used as its own gaming environment, or it can be adapted for any world that needs a city of thieves. (11348) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $18.95 SILENT BLADE NOVEL by R.A. Salvatore A paperback reprint of R.A. Salvatore¹s chronicle of the adventure of Drizzt Do¹Urden, Wulfgar, and their greatest foe, the assassin Artemis Entreri. (21388) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.99 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH DEMIHUMANS OF THE REALMS CAMPAIGN SETTING by Roger E. Moore Forgotten Realm 3 players and Dungeon Masters alike can use this volume to create demihuman characters like elves, half-elves, dwarves, gnomes, and halflings, with a distinct Realmsian flavor. The many kits included account for local cultures and customs, historical influences and modern fashions, unique class abilities and proficiencies, social class, and lots of other information pertaining to the creation of a character with a complete, realistic past. (11316/STAR08645) SC, 96pg $18.95 ***************************** SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN JUNE 1999 Magic: The Gathering GATHERING DARK ICE AGE CYCLE BOOK 1 by Jeff Grubb In the wake of the Brothers¹ War, Dominaria is in ruins. A backlash against magic and its users has become the focus for the tattered remnants of social order. If the flavor text on the cards is not enough or if you are looking for the story of a lifetime, then this book is for you! (21357) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 MAGIC: THE GATHERING: OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PLAYER¹S GUIDE by Jeff Donais Be ready for any tournament any time, any place! This guide is the definitive introduction to strategy and tactics for effective Magic: The Gathering results and DCI rules for effective tournament play. (21517) (CAUT: 4) SC $9.99 ****************************** Marvel STAR OF THE MONTH 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/STAR08728) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg, PC $15.95 ****************************** WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING Trinity TRINITY FIELD REPORT: OCEANIA by Steven W. Otte Mankind has often wondered what secrets lie hidden in the depths of Earth¹s oceans. But throughout our history, this most tantalizing of mysteries has gone unsolved. Finally, in the 22nd century, the technology exists to explore, even colonize, the planet¹s vast underwater realms. The fifth in the series of Trinity Field Reports, Oceania takes a look at Earth¹s ocean-based societies. From vast floating cities to isolated deep colonies, this ³minibook² helps Storytellers add greater detail to current Trinity games, and shows players the bizarre and wondrous world that exists beneath the waves! (9205) (CAUT: 4) SC, 24pg $4.95 Mind¹s Eye Theatre MIND¹S EYE THEATRE JOURNAL #2 by Various The Black Hand crumbles. The Final Nights approach. The Gurahl awaken and Doissetep falls. The world is on a high-speed collision course to The End, and you don¹t wanna get run over. Plus, fiction and articles cover live-action conventions, game development, and the history and future of the live-action game community. (5402) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MIND'S EYE THEATRE JOURNAL #1 A quarterly trade-sized release that showcases new rules, updates, and changes in the World of Darkness for live-action games. Material never before unearthed is presented in official form, and frequently asked questions are answered. (5401) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg $7.95 ****************************** Vampire VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE CHESS SET The war between the Camarilla and the Sabbat has raged for centuries, each side manipulating forces to control cities and destroy rivals. Now these night games come to the board. The Vampire: The Masquerade Chess Set features 32 finely sculpted chess pieces and a green-marble-style chess board. The pieces are created by renowned sculptor Bob Naismith, and they feature some of his finest work to date. This gorgeous boxed set has been created for serious Vampire: The Masquerade players who have demanded it since Vampire¹s release. (5209) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #1 (Jan99) Chess set $149.95 GIOVANNI CHRONICLES IV: NUOVA MALATTIA by Heather Grove & Matthew McFarland A Black Dog Press release. An unhealthy development occurs in Boston, Massachusetts‹ the ascension of the Milliner family of Clan Giovanni. From their surreptitious beginnings in the shadow of the Kennedy empire to their sinister prominence at the end of the 20th century, Milliner history is rife with treachery and cunning manipulation. Can the characters carve their own place from Boston¹s dwindling resources, or will they be swept along with the tide of the Giovanni¹s inexorable conquest? The final installment of the Giovanni Chronicles resolves the mysterious ending of The Sun Has Set, including the significance of the sought-after Sargon Fragment. The story takes place in some of the most memorable and exciting periods of American history, from the Roaring Œ20s to the looming terror of the modern nights. Players get a chance to help or hinder the newest machinations of Clan Giovanni, including participating in Boston¹s desperate attempt to remain independent of Camarilla and Sabbat influence. (2097) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 160pg $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH REVELATIONS OF THE DARK MOTHER SOURCEBOOK Come, childer, and hear the Dark Mother¹s tale. A Book of Nod-style tome of vampire myths and history, Revelations of the Dark Mother explores the heretofore ignored legends of Lilith-cults that have existed down through the ages. Discover a new telling of the Vampire creation myth, and guess at what is yet to come in the night. (2024/STAR08693) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w $10.95 VAMPIRE STORYTELLERS COMPANION BOOK & SCREEN Collecting new rules, abilities, and bloodlines to aid Storytellers in their task of world- building. This book presents new information on the less numerous Kindred of the World of Darkness, as well as an expanded weapons list and frightening Disciplines only whispered of by the Kindred of the Camarilla and Sabbat. (2301/STAR08701) SC, 72pg $14.95 ****************************** Vampire: The Dark Ages CLANBOOK SALUBRI by Cynthia Summers Saulot is dead‹destroyed by the foul Usurper. Everywhere the servants of the Tremere hound the remaining Salubri, condemning them to the pyre or the stake. And while the land cries out for a healer¹s touch, it is only by turning to the sword that the Salubri can survive. In the last solo Clanbook for Vampire: The Dark Ages, the secrets of the reclusive Salubri are revealed. How can they strike back at the Tremere Usurpers? What powers can they bring to bear in their own defense? What secrets do they carry that allow them even the hope of survival? And why do the other clans turn away from their plight? The answers to these questions‹and more‹await. (2822) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 72pg $12.00 Werewolf WEREWOLF: THE DARK AGES SOURCEBOOK by Various The vampiric lords of the Long Night claim supremacy over medieval Europe‹and yet they keep to their castles and cathedrals, worriedly watching the forests below. For great wolves hunt the wild places and pace the roads, and howls of anger echo across the moors. By day they walk as humans, but when the moon rises, their hunt begins. They are the werewolves of the Dark Ages. Werewolf: The Dark Ages is a supplement allowing Werewolf: The Apocalypse players to explore the medieval World of Darkness from the Garou¹s point of view. This book contains just about anything you could want for adapting werewolves to the Dark Ages setting, from contemporary tribal information to guidelines for crossing over with Vampire: The Dark Ages. Whether you want to try a completely different spin on medieval horror fantasy, or re-create the deeds of your modern-day Garou¹s ancestors, this is the book for you. (3800) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg $21.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST ARC System STARS OF THE MONTH ARC SYSTEM C€23 STARTER DECK 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. 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/STAR07618) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Deck MSRP: $5.99Ea. ARC SYSTEM C€23 BOOSTER PACK 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/STAR07619) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.49Ea. XENA STARTER DECK The second in WOTC's ARC System of trading card games, you can play these Xena decks not only against each other but against Hercules and C€23 decks, too! Featuring both popular personalities and unique new worlds. 40 cards per deck. (WOC15601/STAR07738) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Deck MSRP: $5.99Ea. XENA BOOSTER PACK Keep the chakram flying and swords swinging with these booster packs that are compatible with Hercules and C€23 games as well! 12 cards per pack. (WOC15605/STAR07739) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. ****************************** Five Rings Publishing Group Deadlands DEADLANDS: SHOOTOUT AT HIGH NOON STARTER SET Skin that smokewagon and start a-shootin¹! The fateful showdown begins in the Deadlands: Shootout at High Noon starter set when the upstanding Law Dogs seek vengeance on the outlaw Blackjacks (who are wrongfully accused of murdering the sheriff). This introductory product draws game lovers to the ongoing fascination and fun of the Deadlands trading card game. The two-player starter set includes everything beginners need to learn the game: a simple, concise rulebook and two preconstructed decks. With two cards unique to the set, even experienced players will want this game...to teach their friends and collect the cards! (FRP07042) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. Legend of the Burning Sands SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN JUNE 1999 LBS: AWAKENING RELEASE 6 STARTER DECK & BOOSTER PACK In The Awakening, one faction and one other playable group join the struggle as a powerful god stirs from its long slumber. The new faction is the Merchant¹s guild, the city¹s long-standing, but much-aligned industrial power. The other group isn¹t so much a faction as it is a collection of important characters bent on waking Lord Moon. 60 cards per deck; 11 cards per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. STARTER DECK (FRP05708)‹Deck MSRP: $8.99Ea. BOOSTER PACK (FRP05709)‹Pack MSRP: $2.49Ea. ****************************** Legend of the Five Rings L5R: PEARL EDITION STARTER DECK & BOOSTER PACK The Legend of the Five Rings: Pearl Edition basic set is an ideal place for fans of fantasy and feudal Japan to discover the enthralling world of the Legend of the Five Rings trading card game. This basic set includes an Honor spinner and brand-new cards with updated frames. 81 cards per deck; 15 cards per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. STARTER DECK (FRP05579)‹Deck MSRP: $11.99Ea. BOOSTER PACK (FRP05580)‹Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. L5R: SIEGE OF SLEEPING MOUNTAIN STARTER SET For fans of fantasy and feudal Japan, the Legend of the Five Rings: The Siege of Sleeping Mountain starter set is also a great introduction to the ongoing fascination and fun of the Legend of the Five Rings trading card game. The two-player starter set includes everything a beginner (and a friend!) needs to learn the game: a simple, concise rulebook and two preconstructed decks. (FRP05582) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN JUNE 1999 Magic: The Gathering MAGIC: THE GATHERING: URZA¹S DESTINY The trilogy that began with the Urza¹s Saga and Urza¹s Legacy card sets is coming to a long-awaited conclusion with the Urza¹s Destiny release. In this latest Magic: The Gathering limited edition expansion, the ancient planeswalker seeks to complete his epic struggle across Dominaria and silence the Phyrexian campaign of terror...forever. Featuring 143 all-new, black-bordered cards, the Urza¹s Destiny set is sold in four lethal preconstructed decks and 15-card booster packs. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. PRECONSTRUCTED STARTER DECK (WOC06566)‹Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. PRECONSTRUCTED BLISTER DECK (WOC06567)‹Pack $9.99 BOOSTER PACK (WOC06561)‹Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. BOOSTER BLISTER PACK (WOC06563)‹Pack $2.99 STARS OF THE MONTH Netrunner 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. (WOC16203/STAR06403) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.95Ea. Roborally ROBORALLY: ARMED AND DANGEROUS EXPANSION SET 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. (WOC5003/STAR06545) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. 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! (CAUT: 3) (WOC5005/STAR06775) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Set $12.95 ****************************** VIDEOS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS VIZ VIDEO RANMA 1/2 HARD BATTLE BOX SET/DUBBED More Ranma 1/2 than you can shake a stick at! As demanded by fans, the entire 24-episode Ranma 1/2: Hard Battle TV series is now available in this special collector's box set for a special low price. Save $100 in this collection of the third season of Ranma 1/2, full of comedy, romance and martial arts mayhem. Plus a bonus CD with the opening and ending theme music of the Hard Battle series! 12 volumes, over 600 mins. SET (x12)‹VHS, FC $199.95 MAISON IKKOKU: PIYO PIYO DIARIES VIDEO/DUBBED Kyoko discovers a postcard from another woman in the pages of Soichiro's long-lost diary. Can it be her deceased husband was keeping a secret? Also: Grandma Godai's come to town, and there's no way she's going to let Godai and the Manager run all over Tokyo while she sits at Maison Ikkoku! You'll never guess which teeth-glinting tennis coach's apartment they end up atŠ Two complete episodes, approx. 52 mins. VHS, FC $24.95 RANMA 1/2, HARD BATTLE SUBTITLED EDITION: MIRROR, MIRROR VIDEO/SUBTITLED New Subtitled Edition! Happosai's magic mirror is used yet again, this time to travel to the point right before Ranma and Genma fell into that cursed Jusenkyo spring. Once they come back to the future, will they like what they see? Also: What becomes an okonomiyaki hef most? When Ukyo trades in her shop clothes for the uniform of a high school girl, will the boys still make passes at girls who wear spatulas? Two complete episodes, approx. 52 mins. VHS, FC $29.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME ADVENTURES OF KOTETSU VIDEOS Let yourself be charmed by classy Linn Suzuki, the feisty but lovable young warrior known as "Kotetsu!" Fleeing Kyoto one step ahead of her 100-year-old master, she stumbles onto the doorstep of the lovely detective Miho Kuon and into an underground web of intrigue. Ever the innocent, all she wants is a place to stay; but instead she is attacked by zombie street punks, a famous statue, a hot-tempered tree nymph, and a geeky magician (who¹s actually kind of cute). Through it all, Linn never loses her sense of humor, her signature katana or her towel, which somehow clings to her diminutive frame throughout this masterpiece of martial arts mayhem! In Stereo. Approximate running time: 60min. (76) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (VHSKO/001D)‹VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSKO/001S)‹VHS SRP: $29.95 ALIEN DEFENDER GEO-ARMOR (KISHIN HEIDAN) BOX SET VIDEOS Previously known as the Kishin Heidan Corps box set. 1941 ‹ Adolf Hitler has joined forces with Alien invaders in his deranged bid to conquer the world. Only our small band of heroes and their armored giants stand between humanity and the brink of oblivion! Seven episodes of Giant Robot action on four tapes! (8682) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DUBBED (PIBX0007D)‹Set (x7) SRP: $59.98 SUBTITLED (PIBX0007S)‹Set (x7) SRP: $59.98 BASTARD BOX SET VIDEOS 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. (8682) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DUBBED (PIBX0001D)‹Set (x7) SRP: $59.98 SUBTITLED (PIBX0001S)‹Set (x7) SRP: $69.98 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOL. 1-3 DVDS The Japanese anime cyberpunk is available again on multilingual DVDs. Each DVD collects two to three episodes with four tracks each ‹ English dubbed, English subtitles, French subtitles, and the original Japanese. Volume 1 (113min) collects episodes 1-3; Volume 2 (132min) collects episodes 4-6; and Volume 3 (99min) collects episodes 7-8. (524) VOL. 1 (BCADV101)‹DVD SRP: $24.95 VOL. 2 (BCBDV101)‹DVD SRP: $24.95 VOL. 3 (BCCDV101)‹DVD SRP: $24.95 COMPLETE GAIARTH STAGES 1-3 VIDEOS Gaiarth ‹ a world devastated by a cataclysmic war where pockets of humanity struggle to survive amidst the rubble made magical by ignorance, and where artificially intelligent machines doggedly pursue their programmed directives: to protect or destroy humanity. It¹s the world of Ital del Labard, a young man raised by an aging Warroid, Sahari, the leader of a band of Junk hunters, and Zaxon, an amnesiac Warriod who may be linked to the fabled past. And Gaiarth is a world in which an old and terrible evil has reawakened! (524) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (AS099030)‹Set SRP: $29.95 SUBTITLED (AS099029)‹Set SRP: $29.95 DNASIGHT 999.9 VIDEOS The year is 2024 and an errant comet has ravaged the Earth. A mysterious military organization known as the "Trader Force" has risen from the ashes of the shattered civilization. Standing in the way of this ruthless enemy is a young boy who survived the catastrophe, Tetsuro Danba. He meets an enigmatic woman who reveals to him that he possesses an extraordinary power ‹ the tool to to defeating the evil Trader Force. Tetsuro discovers other survivors with unique abilities and forms a fighting force to battle the Trader Force for the salvation of Earth. With appearances by Captain Harlock and Space Cruiser Yamato (Star Blazers in the U.S.), this action-packed compilation is the crowning achievement of world-renowned manga artist, Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999). Running time: 50 min. (6306) (CAUT: 4) DUBBED‹VHS (1036) SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED‹VHS (1037) SRP: $29.95 Dragonball Z DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 2: THE SAIYANS DVD DUBBED Gohan undergoes survival training! Piccolo is determined to train Gohan to realize his potential as a Saiyan warrior in preparation of the arrival of the evil Saiyan ‹ Vegeta and Nappa. Abandoned in the wild, Gohan quickly learns the basic skills necessary to survive, but when the full moon comes out, it is Piccolo who gets the survival lesson! (8682/PIDA1331V) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DVD SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 3: SNAKE WAY DVD DUBBED Goku continues his long journey down the path through the realms of the afterlife ‹ Snake Way. His trials are equal to those of Gohan who is trying very hard to train and to return home. Meanwhile, a selected group of warriors has gathered to undergo intensive training at the top of Korin Tower. Will our heroes be prepared in time for the Saiyan¹s arrival? (8682/PIDA1332V) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DVD SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z: THE SAIYAN CONFLICT BOX SET VIDEOS DUBBED Goku finds out he is an alien, but the real shock is that Goku¹s race (The Saiyans) are so powerful, that they had sent Goku as a baby to destroy the inhabitants of the Earth! Now, two of the most powerful Saiyans are on their way to Earth to finish the job. Can Goku and his friends defeat the alien invaders to save the Earth? Twenty-five episodes on eight tapes! (8682/PIBS0005D) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Set (x8) SRP: $99.98 DRAGONBALL Z ‹ THE NAMEK SAGA BOX SET VIDEOS DUBBED After the devastating fight to save the Earth from the Saiyans, many of Goku¹s friends have fallen. Gohan leads a small group to find the original Dragon Balls on the distant planet of Namek ‹ Piccolo¹s homeworld. Without Goku, who remains behind to finish some intense training, can our heros survive the many hazards on their journey? Even if they do, they will have to face the incredibly powerful Frieza and his henchmen who were so powerful that they destroyed the Saiyan homeworld! Twenty-nine episodes on nine tapes! (8682/PIBS0006D) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Set (x9) SRP: $114.98 *************** EATMAN VOL. 1-2 VIDEOS SUBTITLED Meet Bolt Crank, mercenary extraordinaire, and the man who eats metal! Through his travels, he stops along the way to take paying jobs and occasionally to rescue a damsel in distress. Bolt Crank¹s edge is his unique digestion: after a "metallic" diet, his right hand becomes capable of generating an assortment of weapons from his flesh! From a border town surrounded by a glass wall to a secret island¹s genetic research lab, Bolt Crank will tangle with Mafia and the military! (8682) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VOL. 1‹VHS (0700) SRP: $24.98 VOL. 2‹VHS (0701) SRP: $24.98 ESCAFLOWNE SPECIAL VOL. 1 VIDEO SUBTITLED A strange boy, named Van, suddenly appears out of nowhere in front of Hitomi Kanzaki, while she is running on her high school¹s track. Hitomi, drawn into a strange vortex of light with Van, suddenly finds herself in a world where the earth shines brightly in the sky like a huge moon! In this hostile land of Gaea, Hitomi becomes entangled in a war of survival between the oppressive Zaibach empire and the rest of the world! But why was she sent to this world? Her journey has just begun. (8682/0410) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $24.98 ESCAFLOWNE SPECIAL VOL. 2 VIDEO SUBTITLED Hitomi and her new friends resolve to leave the Kingdom of Asturia, and head for the Principality for Fried ‹ the next target for the Zaibach forces. This country however, conceals sad memories for the handsome swordsman, Allen. It is the homeland of the young prince, who was born of forbidden love to the late Princess Merle. To protect the state of the Duke of Fried, the youths desperately make preparations for war, but their efforts are too late! Zaibach forces are already closing in, and in these battles against the Zaibach, Van and Escaflowne will encounter their greatest crisis! (8682/0411) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $24.98 FAKE VIDEOS Meet Dee Latener and his half-Japanese partner Randy (³Call me Ryo²) McLane, a couple of detectives in New York¹s 27th Precinct. Not only does this pair of crime-fighting crusaders chase down criminals, but Dee can¹t stop chasing Ryo as well. Tired of the daily grind, the heroes set off for a vacation in England to relax, enjoy themselves, and Dee has his way...But when Japanese Americans start turning up dead outside their hotel, the investigators become embroiled in the local crime scene. Full Color. In stereo. Approximate running time: 60min. MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (AWVD9935)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 SUBTITLED (AWVS9934)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 1 OF THE NORTH STAR VOLUME 2 VIDEO Nuclear war has devastated the planet, turning once fertile ground into a barren, inhospitable landscape on which mankind struggles desperately to stay alive. Society has collapsed and a fight for control wages between vicious dictators and super-powerful mutants. Biker gangs terrorize the streets of a world so cruel and bleak thatonly the chosen one can restore civilization. This man in Kenshiro, master of the ³Hokuto Shinken² fighting technique, a martial art so awesomely brutal that only a single being can be entrusted with its full power. He is the Fist of the North Star. Approximate running time: 75min. (4502) DUBBED‹VHS $19.95 SUBTITLED‹VHS $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FIST OF THE NORTHSTAR VOLUME 1 VIDEOS Episodes 1-3 of episodes from the classic post-apocalyptic series. Approximate running time: 75min. (4502) DUBBED‹VHS $19.95 SUBTITLED‹VHS $24.95 ************** GALAXY FRAULEIN YUNA VIDEO DUBBED Start with Yuna, Savior of the Light, Galaxy Defender and the number one fan of Polylina, who not only plays a super-hero on TV but actually is one in her spare time. Add Yuna¹s friend Yuri, an android with an astonishing appetite. Multiply by Misaki, the new girl in class, who is actually a spy from the Galactic Council, sent to assess a charge that Yuna is trying to take over the galaxy. Divide by the sinister Fraulein D, who is using Misaki as a pawn in a larger game to put Yuna, Yuri, the mechanical sprite Elner and the slow-talking Shiori out of commission, so that she can take over the galaxy. Confused? Then we won¹t factor in the cooking contest, the lost puppy, Fraulein D¹s henchwomen or any of the other girls who help Yuna save the universe. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 60 min. (76/VHSGY/001D) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 HAUNTED JUNCTION VOL. 1 VIDEO SUBTITLED Meet Yoto Hokujo, an ordinary student who commutes to Saito High School. Too bad its not an ordinary school... As the son of a pastor, Hokujo finds himself drafted as the President of the Saints Club, a not-so-ordinary group dedicated to the investigation of the strange paranormal phenomena that occur on campus and to improve the quality of school life for the spirits that roam the halls. The other members of the club's executive committee, Matsuki Asahina, daughter of a Shinto priest, and Kazuo Ryudo, the son of a Buddhist priest, are also the only living members of the club! When the advisor to the club informs Yoto that a wish will come true if he collects seven spirit badges, Yoto vows to collect the badges in order to realize his wish: to quit his post as President of the Saints Club! (8682/1100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $24.98 KITE VIDEOS A cross between The Professional and La Femme Nikita sure to shock and entertain fans. She may be cute and young. She may seem innocent and naive. But don't be fooled. Sawa¹s a cold-blooded killer, and if you¹re on the wrong side of the law, you may be her next target. After her parents were killed in a brutal double murder, the detective assigned to her case takes her in. Not content to watch an imperfect justice system let more criminals loose every day, he trains her to be his instrument of justice. After all, who¹d suspect a pretty college student of being a deadly vigilante? Now, Sawa will have to decide between allegiance to her guardian and her loyalty to her one and only friend, a fellow ³sword of justice.² From the creators of MegaZone 23 and the new Gatchaman. Dangerous things do come in small packages. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 55min. (6204) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (AWVD9933)‹VHS SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED (AWVS9932)‹VHS SRP: $19.95 KNIGHTS OF RAMUNE VOL. 1: BLAST OFF VIDEOS Contains episodes 1-2. Mission Friggin' Impossible! To save the galaxy from impending doom, Holy Virgins Cacao and Parfait are sent on a mission through time and space to retrieve the Fourth Warrior, Ramunes, the Campion of the Galaxy. Too bad Cacao and Parfait discover Ramunes ‹ at the helm of the marauding Giga Genos Fleet! With the help of a plucky orphan, a loudmouthed "Spiritual Advisor," Cacao's Holy Magic (With really interesting side-effects), and a prototype mecha, our heroinrs have to save the galaxy from its greatest hero. Now, if only they had instructions for the mecha...(969) (CAUT: 4) DUBBED‹VHS SRP: $24.99 SUBTITLED‹VHS SRP: $29.99 STARS OF THE MONTH THE LEGEND OF CRYSTANIA VIDEOS Set in the aftermath of the Lodoss Wars! When the fleet carrying the exiled Ashram, Piroteuse and their followers runs aground on the accursed shores of the Beast Island of Crystania, Ashram is possessed by the Dark God, Barbus! Piroteuse escapes, but it is three hundred years before she can find a group of adventurers daring enough to enter the land of the were-beasts! Only when a new group of humans arrives in Crystania does Piroteuse find her champions. Now, a new quest is born: to recover the lost "Fangs of the Beast" and banish the dark god back to the oblivion from which he came! 85 minutes, available subtitled or dubbed. (76) DUBBED (VHSLC001D/STAR08690)‹VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSLC001S/STAR08691)‹VHS SRP: $29.95 *************** MAGICAL PROJECT S VOL. 5: MAGICAL ESCALATION! VIDEO SUBTITLED Poor Sasami, her troubles with Pixy Misa keep getting bigger. First there¹s the bully at school that Pixy Misa changes into a giant, then there¹s Professor Washu¹s strange chemical drink that turns Sasami into a baby. Fortunately, Professor Washu tricks Pixy Misa into drinking it, too! It¹s a Baby Magic competition! Now it¹s time for the real trouble to start ‹ Pixy Misa gets backup: Team Sexy Madam. Sammy doesn¹t have enough power to defeat five grown-ups! Oh, no! Sammy¹s first loss? (8682/70318) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $29.98 Mobile Suit Gundam MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0083 VOL. 1 VIDEO DUBBED Three years of peace have followed the Earth Federation¹s victory over the Duchy of Zeon. Now, in the year 0083, the last remnants of Zeon begin their plan for revenge by stealing a prototype Gundam armed with nuclear weapons! Can rookie Federation pilot Kou Uraki challenge the legendary ace Anavel Gato, and prevent the cataclysmic rebirth of Zeon? (8682/0353) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $19.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0083 VOL. 2 VIDEO DUBBED As Kou deals with his loss of Gundam Unit-02 at the hands of Anavel Gato, the Albion¹s crew is charged with the recovery of the missing Gundam and its nuclear arsenal. With the help of a hidden Zeon base, Gato begins preparations to rendezvous with the main Delaz fleet in space. Can Kou escape a Zeon trap in time to prevent Gato¹s escape? (8682/0354) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $19.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM MOVIE I VIDEO DUBBED In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation and its space coloniesare engaged in an apocalyptic war. The rebellious duchy of Zeon, using humanoid fighting machines called mobile suits, has all but vanquished the Federation. Now the Federation's last hope is the prototype mobile suit Gundam. When a twist of fate makes young civilian Amuro Rey the Gundam's pilot, the battle for the survivial of the Federation ‹ and his own ‹ begins! (8682/0350) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $24.98 ***************** MYSTERIOUS PLAY FUSHIGI YUGI VOL. 6: DARK REUNION VIDEOS Love Trap! Miaka finally locates the last Celestial Warrior and plans to invade Kutou to rescue Tamahome. However, Yui discovers Miaka¹s plans and plots with the evil Nakago to seduce Tamahome forever ‹ body and soul! Can Miaka ever regain her friendship with Yui after such a betrayal? Will Tamahome be able to resist?! Miaka¹s Lesson ‹ Jealousy leaves little room for friendship or compassion. Voted Best Original Video Animation for 1997 and 1998 by attendees at Anime Expo. Each volume contains collectible character cards (while supplies last). (8682) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DUBBED (70260)‹VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70261)‹VHS SRP: $29.98 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF KIMBA THE WHITE LION VOL. 4: FREEDOM & RESPONSIBILITY VIDEO DUBBED Kimba learns the difference between freedom and freedom of choice, and learns to appreciate them both when he attempts to free a female white lion that lives as a tourist attraction in a nearby village. Later, Kimba teaches a young elephant, Bizo, the importance of taking responsibility for one¹s actions as Kimba protects Bizo from Shaka and Jamar when they try to enforce the law of the Jungle! (8682/70308) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $14.98 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF KIMBA THE WHITE LION VOL. 5: PROPHESY & LEGEND VIDEO DUBBED Kimba learns the power of will and the instinct for survival when he protects a baby hawk from a Gimera ‹ an animal of legend that wanted to fly so badly it willed itself to have wings! Next, Kimba begins to hear the calling of Malima, the ³Mountain Mother." Against the warnings from Old Dice, Kimba challenges the bitter cold of the mountain to look for Malima, and is rewarded with a vision and a warning: an ominous and unknown power will soon come and threaten both Panja¹s Jungle and Moon Mountain! (8682/70309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. VHS SRP: $14.98 ORIGINAL DIRTY PAIR VOLUME 1 On the heels of the best-selling Dirty Pair Flash series, come the original Lovely Angels wreaking the galaxy wide havoc that earned them their name. This is the original Kei and Yuri, the gun-wielding, Bloody Card-throwing Dirty Pair that millions have come to know and love. Who else could destroy half the city in pursuit of a walking arsenal disguised as an android and still call it a victory? Older, sexier, and able to cause every bit as much collateral damage as their younger cousins, the original Pair is back at last! In Stereo. Approximate running time: 60min. (76) DUBBED (VHSOD001D)‹VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSOD001S)‹VHS SRP: $29.95 PATLABOR TV SERIES VOLUME 6 VIDEO SUBTITLED Collects Episodes 26-30 (five episodes total). "I am Takeo Kumagami." Takeo transfers to Division 2, and no one really knows what to make of her. She's polite, compentent, hard- working, and learns quickly ‹ so, what's she doing in Division 2? Is she after Noa's job? You can bet Noa won't give up her precious "Alphonse" without a fight! Plus four more episodes. Full Color. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 120min. (969/USM1766) (CAUT: 4) VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 Pokémon POKÉMON VOL. 4: BULBASAUR, CHARMANDER, & SQUIRTLE DVD DUBBED Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle! Ash and his friends discover a spa for wounded Pokémon, that is guarded by a brave Bulbasaur. Can Ash and Bulbasaur protect the spa from Team Rocket¹s evil plans? Ash finds an abandoned Charmander, and both of them learn a lesson in loyalty. Finally, Ash runs into a gang of delinquent Squirtles that have united with Team Rocket to cause trouble... Will Team Rocket ever go straight? Includes three episodes: ³Bulbasaur and the Hidden Village,² ³Charmander ‹ The Stray Pokémon,² and ³Here Comes the Squirtle Squad.² Contains a mini-comic, the full-length Poké-rap, and $3 in coupons from Hasbro! (8682/10123) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DVD SRP: $24.98 POKÉMON VOL. 5: PIKACHU VS. RAICHU DVD DUBBED Pikachu vs. Raichu! When Pokémon evolve, they are almost always stronger than before, and for Ash to win a Thunderbadge, Pikachu must defeat its evolved form, Raichu! It¹s a clash of lightning and pride! Later Ash, Misty, and Brock embark on a pleasure cruise aboard the St. Anne accompanied by other Pokémon and their trainers, but something seems wrong. Can the cruise be a Team Rocket plot?! Includes three episodes: ³Mystery at the Lighthouse,² ³Electric Shock Showdown,² and ³Battle Aboard the St. Anne.² Contains a mini-comic, the full length Poké-rap, and $3 in coupons from Hasbro! (8682/10124) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DVD SRP: $24.98 TALES OF TITILLATION VOLUME 1 VIDEO SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (6204/KVVS9903) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 Slayers Next SLAYERS NEXT VOL. 2: I¹LL GET YOU VIDEOS Lina, Gourry, Amelia, and Zelgadis have fought bandits, monsters, and dragons ‹ but they¹ve never actually fought anything that couldn¹t be killed. Lina and the gang have to find a way to defeat the immortal sorcerer, Halcyform, before he drains away all their life energy as part of his nefarious plan. (969) DUBBED (SSVD6052)‹VHS SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (SSVS6053)‹VHS SRP: $19.99 SLAYERS NEXT VOL. 3: IT TASTES LIKE CHICKEN! Collects episodes 33-35. Lina and the gang get shafter in a restaurant which claims to serve a rare and delicious delicacy: dragon! But what they're served isn't fit for prison food. After discussing the "mistake" with the chef, they set out in search of their next meal: one fresh lake dragon. (969) DUBBED‹VHS SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED‹VHS SRP: $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SLAYERS NEXT VOL. 1: THE SUDDEN PINCH VIDEOS Protoculture Addicts says, ³The story is really cool (honest to goodness Dungeons and Dragons with a hysterical twist).² Animerica says, ³Looking for slapstick, tongue-in- cheek, wacky, dungeon-crawling, high fantasy adventure? Look no further!² And Wizard magazine says, ³The Slayers packs some magical fireworks in with the humor for a thoroughly entertaining package.² Pick up the first volume, and find out what the fuss is about! (969) DUBBED (SSVD6050)‹VHS SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (SSVS6051)‹VHS SRP: $19.99 ************* STAR BLAZERS SERIES 2 PART XI & XII VIDEOS DUBBED The conclusion to the epic ³Comet Empire² saga. Trelaina battles Prince Zordar, Wildstar battles Desslok, and the Comet Empire prepares to conquer the planet Earth. Full of the plot twists and emotional drama that has made Star Blazers an anime classic. Four-five episodes per tape. (482) PART XI‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 PART XII‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 TENCHI IN TOKYO VOL. 4: NEW ENEMIES VIDEOS Yugi slowly builds her plot to divide Tenchi¹s group and bring her devious plan to fruition. First Ryo-ohki is seduced by another cabbit and taken to a colony of cabbits on the moon. Then, a stupid, love-crazy doppelganger of Tenchi¹s father tries to bring Tenchi and Sakuya together by kidnapping Sakuya. Then Yugi attacks Ryoko and sends two of her agents to protect Ryoko and to earn her trust. With everyone¹s loyalties going in different directions, will they be able to withstand a future onslaught? (8682) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DUBBED (70280)‹VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70281)‹VHS SRP: $29.98 TENCHI IN TOKYO VOL. 3: A NEW LEGEND DVD Now available in DVD! Lessons learned, opportunities lost. Tenchi celebrates the anniversary of the Alien girls¹ arrival in his household, but when Sakuya arrives, the jealousy from Ryoko and Ayeka creates an awkward situation! Later, Ayeka must rescue Tenchi and his classmates after they accidentally disturb a 3,500 year old tomb that is guarded by ancient Jurai Guardians. Guess who used to be inside the sarcophagus! Finally, Tenchi goes on a surprise date with Ryoko and has a lot of fun. But how will he react when he finds out that Sakuya also left plans for a date on his answering machine and was left sitting alone on a park bench? Collects Episodes 8-10. (8682/10193) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. DVD SRP: $29.98 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES CHAPTER 1: FISHY BEGINNINGS VIDEOS When a spell to return them goes awry, three travelers must find five elves with pieces of that spell tattooed on their skin. Junpei, the fighter, has vowed to strip every elf in the land to find the spell, which doesn¹t please Celcia, the elven leader and priestess who lost the spell in the first place. Junpei, Airi the clever actress, and the deadly young Ritsuko battle fishy pirates, challenge local legends, and eventually con Celcia into helping them find the spell that will send them home. Hop aboard their T-74 tank and join Those Who Hunt Elves on the wildest scavenger hunt ever! In Stereo. Approximate running time: 60min. (76) DUBBED (VHTW001D) SRP: $24.95 SUBTITLED (VHTW001S) SRP: $29.95 DNASIGHT 999.9 VIDEOS The year is 2024 and an errant comet has ravaged the Earth. A mysterious military organization known as the "Trader Force" has risen from the ashes of the shattered civilization. Standing in the way of this ruthless enemy is a young boy who survived the catastrophe, Tetsuro Danba. He meets an enigmatic woman who reveals to him that he possesses an extraordinary power ‹ the tool to to defeating the evil Trader Force. Tetsuro discovers other survivors with unique abilities and forms a fighting force to battle the Trader Force for the salvation of Earth. With appearances by Captain Harlock and Space Cruiser Yamato (Star Blazers in the U.S.), this action-packed compilation is the crowning achievement of world-renowned manga artist, Leiji Matsumoto (Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999). Running time: 50 min. (6306) (CAUT: 4) DUBBED‹VHS (1036) SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED‹VHS (1037) SRP: $29.95 ANIMATION A BUG'S LIFE VIDEO & DVD From Pixar Studios, the studio that created Toy Story, comes the hit animated adventure of bugs and their miniature world. With lively characters and beautiful animation inspired by the surroundings of Pixar's studios in Redmond, CA. Videos are available in five clamshell packs, each featuring a different character. Look for the chase Hopper package. Also available in DVD. (8727) VIDEO (DIS15653V) SRP: $26.99 DVD (DISD16698D) SRP: $34.99 THE BEST OF THE SIMPSONS VOL. 10-12 VIDEOS From the longest-running prime-time animated show (10 years on the air, and still going!) in television history, it¹s the best of Season 3. Each volume contains two classic Simpsons episodes, completely uncut, along with a Simpsons short from the Tracey Ullman Show. Volume 10 collects ³Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington² and ³When Flanders Failed.² Volume 11 collects ³Bart the Murderer² and ³Like Father, Like Clown.² Volume 12 collects ³Tree House of Horror II² and ³Lisa¹s Pony.² Or get all three volumes (10-12) in the Wave 4 triple video pack. (749) VOL. 10 (0293)‹VHS, FC SRP: $9.98 VOL. 11 (0294)‹VHS, FC SRP: $9.98 VOL. 12 (0295)‹VHS, FC SRP: $9.98 WAVE 4 TRIPLE PACK (0295)‹Set (x3) SRP: $24.98 TOWSER VOL. 1 VIDEO The lovable canine makes his video debut in two delightful animated adventures. Towser is smart (but not too smart), brave (well, resourceful anyway), considerate, and appealing (or so he thinks!). He¹s undeniably a dog of the world, and a joy for children of all ages. Features all your favorite Towser characters including The Black Knight, Sadie the Owl, the Terrible Thing, Goblin Gobble, and many others. Thirteen complete episodes. Approximate running time: 65min. NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers.(1771) VHS SRP: $14.95 ASIAN ACTION THEATER DRAGON FROM SHAOLIN VIDEOS A young Kung-fu master from the Shaolin temple, on his way to find ³Fu-Yuen² (Buddha¹s predestiny), becomes entangled in some rather enticing yet life-threatening situations...but danger won¹t stop him and his eternal quest. Starring Yuen Biao and Fok Siu Man. Approximate running time: 89min. (7816) DUBBED (60503)‹VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (45893)‹VHS SRP: $19.98 DRAGON INN VIDEO SUBTITLED Set during the Ming Dynasty, Dragon Inn gracefully blends precision sword playing with breathtaking cinematography, as the inn becomes the chaotic center of battle between the government¹s villainous eunuchs and a band of righteous heroes. Starring Tony Leung, Kar Fai, and Brigitte Lin. Approximate running time: 93min. (7816/26953) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HIGH RISK VIDEO SUBTITLED Now available at almost half the price! From 1995. Jet Li stars as Guts Lee, an ex-cop turned bodyguard after his family was killed by a blackmailer. Jackie Cheung co-stars as his boss, martial arts superstar Jackie Lone (hmmm). Both have secrets about to be exposed by a snooping lady news reporter. Approximate running time: 90 min. (7816/42583) VHS MSRP: $19.98 O/A THE UNTOLD STORY VIDEO SUBTITLED Now available at almost a quarter of the price! SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7816/35403) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, U.K., or (amazingly enough) Hong Kong‹because the good stuff has been restored! ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $19.98 *************** BABYLON 5 BABYLON 5 VOL. 2.0 VIDEO Points of Departure/Revelations The first two episodes of the second season introducing Bruce Boxleitner as Captain Sheridan. Welcome, Captain Sheridan. Now get to work. In ³Points of Departure,² his mettle is quickly put to the test as the Minbari vigorously object to Earth¹s choice of the new station commander. Then ominous secrets about the new Earth Alliance begin to surface in ³Revelations,² as a metamorphosed Delenn emerges from her cocoon. Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17202) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 VOL. 2.1 VIDEO The Geometry of Shadows/A Distant Star Ivanova tries to mediate a dispute between two warring Drazi factions ‹ one wearing green and one wearing purple in ³The Geometry of Shadows.² Then, how far would you go to help a friend? In ³A Distant Star,² Sheridan must try to recover his close friend when his ship becomes stranded in the deepest reaches of hyperspace ‹ a feat never before done. Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17203) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 VOL. 2.2 VIDEO The Long Dark/The Spider in the Web Now docking in ³The Long Dark²: The Copernicus. But this drifting, century-old explorer ship brings an unwelcome visitor, a fierce, phantom-like haunter who¹s a Soldier of Darkness. Next, a cyberzombie run by a remote computer, a being more dead than alive, sets out to scuttle the negotiations conducted by a Mars Colony representative (Adrienne Barbeau) in ³The Spider in the Web.² Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17204) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 NEW COMMAND VIDEO 3-PCK Get the first six episodes of Season 2 (Volumes 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2) in the convenient ³New Command² three-pack. (8281/17205) Set (x3) SRP: $44.92 BABYLON 5 VOL. 5.11 VIDEO Wheel of Fire/Objects in Motion In Season 5, the clamoring cult of personality surrounding G¹kar in ³Wheel of Fire² compels the Narn dignitary to announce the unthinkable: departing the station forever! Then Garibaldi departs with his favorite Martian, his fiancée and businesswoman Lise, in ³Objects in Motion,² but only after settling a score with the Red Planet leaders. Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/16968) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 VOL. 5.12 VIDEO Objects at Rest/Sleeping in The Light The final two episodes of the original series. In the penultimate episode, ³Objects at Rest,² Sheridan and Delenn¹s new life on Minbar should be an era of tranquillity. But its beginning is marked by singular acts of betrayal from Lennier and Londo. Then, in the final episode, ³Sleeping in The Light,² it¹s 20 years later, and the inevitable ending prophesied for Sheridan is coming. But there¹s time enough for Sheridan to gather his friends together and to visit the now-abandoned Babylon 5 station before it¹s decommissioned. Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/16969) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 JOURNEY¹S END VIDEO TWO-PACK The final four episodes of the final season (Vol. 5.11-5.12) in one convenient two-pack. All the shocking revelations and the new questions for the future are revealed. (8281/17205) Set (x2) SRP: $29.92 MOVIES STRIPTEASE SPECIAL UNRATED VIDEO Starring Demi Moore and Burt Reynolds. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (8281/C2569) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 DRACULA: DEAD AND LOVING IT VIDEO Leslie Nielson and Mel Brooks give the bloodsucking Count¹s legend a comedy transfusion in a bats-in-the-belfry movie about the vampire¹s quest for the ghoul of his dreams. Outlandish fun in the vein of Brooks¹ Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein. What¹s not to love? Approximate running time: 90min. (8281/C2570) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 HORROR Dario Argento DEMONS WIDESCREEN VIDEO Produced and co-written by Italian horror mastermind Dario Argento and directed by Lamberto Bava, it¹s filmed in the ³Metropol,² a huge, cathedral-like cinema in Rome and features original music by Billy Idol, Motley Crue, Scorpions, Go West, Rick Springfield, and more. Two Berlin girls attend a ³free² screening of a violent horror movie in an isolated movie theater. But once there, the film exerts a malevolent influence over the theater patrons, who are transformed ‹ one by bloody one ‹ into a horde of crazed demons. Approximate running time: 88min. (7867/SV10724) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 DEMONS 2 WIDESCREEN VIDEO Completely uncut, uncensored, and unrated! From Dario Argento and Lamberto Bava. Their shocking sequel continues at a birthday party in a high-security building (with bullet- proof windows). The party is interrupted when the birthday girl is transformed into a vicious demon while watching a horror movie on TV. The evil spirits quickly possess many of the building¹s tenants who then begin to prey on their neighbors. The remaining residents, who have no way to escape the hungry demons, are forced to battle them in order to survive. Approximate running time: 91min. (7867/SV10724) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 PHENOMENA WIDESCREEN VIDEO Originally released as Creepers in the U.S. Completely uncut, uncensored, and unrated with 28 minutes of additional footage! Jennifer Connelly stars as a young girl who is able to communicate telepathically with insects. At the eerie Swiss boarding school she attends, the students are being butchered by a vicious serial killer, and Jennifer must turn to a wheelchair-bound bug specialist to help her find the killer. Filled with beautiful school girls, weird faculty, maggots, mutants, and a razor-wielding chimpanzee, this is one of Argento¹s most outrageous films. Includes a bonus Argento interview and video. Approximate running time: 110min. (7867/SV10722) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 TENEBRE WIDESCREEN VIDEO Originally released as Unsane in the U.S. Completely uncut, uncensored, and unrated with 10 additional minutes. A well-orchestrated, inventive suspense thriller about Peter Neal (Anthony Franciosa), an American mystery novelist who comes to Rome to promote his latest Tenebre. Soon after his arrival, a series of shocking homicides, strangely resembling the murders in Neal¹s novel, occur, and Neal begins receiving death threats. When the police are stunned and confused, Neal decides to take charge of the investigation with the help of a local agent. Approximate running time: 101min. (7867/SV10723) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 KAIJU Gamera began as a movie about hound-sized radioactive rats. But after disastrous results, Gamera was reborn as a giant terrapin when Dailei Studios president Masaichi Nagata looked out his plane window and envisioned a giant sea turtle flying in the clouds. GAMERA THE INVINCIBLE VIDEO DUBBED Widescreen American theatrical version. Cold War tensions lead to a nuclear disaster in the Arctic, and the release of radiation awakens a titanic monster from its ages-old burial beneath tons of ice...the long-forgotten legend mutant terrapin recorded in Mu prophecy as Gamera the Invincible! As the beast cuts a destructive path across the globe, the world¹s greatest scientists scramble for a way to destroy the invincible creature. Will mankind survive? (NVJD0001) VHS, b&w SRP: $19.98 GIANT MONSTER GAMERA VIDEO SUBTITLED The original widescreen Japanese theatrical version with English subtitles, available for the first time ever to American audiences. (NVJS0001) VHS, b&w SRP: $24.95 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE STAR TREK DS9: CROSSOVER VIDEO A mishap in the wormhole sends Kira and Bashir into the "Mirror" alternate universe where Bajor is a tyrannical power, and humans are slaves. (968/40510443) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 STAR TREK DS9: THE COLLABORATOR VIDEO Kira must investigate the man she loves when she learns that he may be the Cardassian collaborator responsible for the massacre of forty-three Bajorans. (968/40510444) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 STAR TREK DS9: TRIBUNAL VIDEO O'Brien is arrested by the Cardassians and put on trial for a crime he insists he did not commit. (968/40510445) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 STAR TREK DS9: THE JEM'HADAR FAK DOMINION VIDEO During a trip to the Gamma Quadrant with Jake and Nog, Sisko and Quark are imprisoned by soldiers working a mysterious power known as the Dominion. (968/40510446) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 SUPER-HEROES BATMAN BEYOND: THE MOVIE VIDEO Based on the new animated series shown on the WB network. Set in futuristic Gotham City, this all-new animated Batman brings you the new adventures of Bruce Wayne and his new protégé Terry McGinnis. Featuring all-new Bat gadgets to beat all-new original villains. Approximate running time: 45min. (8281/17253) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 SUPERMAN: LAST SON OF KRYPTON VIDEO Now available through Previews! The pilot for the Superman animated series, this video tells the origin of Superman from his birth and the destruction of Krypton to his arrival at the Daily Planet. Approximate running time: 61min. (8281/14652) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BATMAN & MR. FREEZE: SUBZERO VIDEO Get ready for explosive Batman action in the tradition of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm! As the ultimate cold wave hits Gotham City, Batman and Robin pour on the heat battling their iciest adversary ever. Deploying an arsenal of their most awesome anti-crime weaponry, the Dynamic Duo embarks on a blazing high-tech quest to rescue Batgirl from Mr. Freeze's cold-blooded clutches! Dazzling state-of-the-art animation highlights this first- ever direct-to-video production from Warner Bros. Approximate running time: 70min. (8281/14996). NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty retailers. RES. from Previews Vol. VII #6 (Jun97) VHS SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN: MASK OF THE PHANTASM VIDEO Now at a new low price! Featuring the amazing animation of Batman: The Animated Series. Watch as Batman takes on his oldest foe, the Joker, and a terrifying new menace, Phantasm. It's a fight to the finish as Batman must save his beloved and Gotham City. Approximate running time: 67min. (8281/14996) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 O/A THE BATMAN/SUPERMAN MOVIE VIDEO Now at a new low price! 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! Approximate running time: 80min. (8281/16351) VHS MSRP: $14.95 **************** TROMA VIDEO MOTHER'S DAY VIDEO Loving sons always do what their Mamas tell them to...even if it's to kill! Mother's Day is the cult-classic chilling tale of a demented backwoods clan that turns the term "family values" on its head ‹ then chops it off. The reunion of three beautiful young women who were former roommates goes horribly wrong when they are dragged to an isolated house by Mother and her two loving sons. With some of the most horrifying scenes in movie history ‹ some involving kitchen appliances. Approximate running time: 90min. (6097) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $14.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE CHOSEN ONE UNRATED VIDEO Now at a new low price! Superstar Carmen Electra explodes onto the screen as McKenna Ray, "The Chosen One," a powerful avenging force of purity whose sole purpose is to defend the weak and destroy the wicked. Lavishly produced by India Allen, a former Playboy Playmate of the Year, it's a "sexy, action-packed thrill ride of non-stop unbelievable special effects which has made the film one of the year's surprise theatrical hits." (6097/3301) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $14.98 ************* TELEVISION LEGEND OF HERCULES VIDEO A Previews Exclusive! Not from the 90s TV series, but from the amazing screen epics starring Mr. Universe Steve Reeves and Gordon Scott (Tarzan). This video collects the lost, unsold 1965 pilot Hercules and the Princess of Troy (Diana Hyland). See Hercules use his great strength too battle low-tech monsters with heroics only he can perform! Also includes trailers to over two dozen Hercules theatrical epics starting with 1956's Hercules starring Reeves. (4341) VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 ************** Dr. Who DR. WHO: NIGHTMARE OF EDEN VIDEO The Doctor is making house calls! Tom Baker is back in a previously unreleased episode! Produced in 1979. Approximate running time: 96min. (749/0195) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 DR. WHO: HORROR OF FANG ROCK VIDEO From 1997. The Doctor is plunged into a battle against an alien force, and faces a charge of murder! When streak of light balzes across the sky and an eeries fog arises, an electrical engineer is killed, and the Doctor and Leela become the prime suspects. It's up to the Doctor to destroy the invader using just the primitive materials available. Approximate running time: 89min. (749) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 DR. WHO: THE ARK VIDEO From 1998. A four-part adventure spanning seven centuries where the survival of humanity hangs in the balance. The the Earth is about to plunge into the Sun, and all life has taken refuge on a huge celestial ark prepared to take a 700-year journey. But a common cold threatens the voyage before it even begins, and the Doctor must find a cure. Approximate running time: 92min. (749) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 ************ X-FILES WAVE 7 VIDEOS Six thrilling, controversial episodes of the fourth season of the X-Files. Get "Herrenvolk" and "Home" (#0075); "Unruhe" and "Paper Hearts" (#14121); or "Tunguska" and "Terma" (#0076). Two episodes per tale. Or get all three videos (six episodes total) in the Wave 7 triple pack. (749) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. HERRENVOLK/HOME (0075)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 UNRUHE/PAPER HEARTS (14121)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 TUNGUSKA/TERMA (0076)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 THREE-PACK‹VHS, FC (x3) SRP: $39.98 WRESTLING BEST OF WCW VIDEOS Featuring the best fights and stunts of two WCW events ‹ Starrcade and Slamboree. Great if you need to catch up, too! (8281) (CAUT: 4) BEST OF STARRCADE‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BEST OF SLAMBOREE‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING: KEVIN NASH VIDEO A video biography of the latest WCW superstar ‹ Kevin Nash! (8281) (CAUT: 4) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING: HISTORY OF THE NWO VIDEO An essential video history of the rebel nWo faction of the WCW. (8281) (CAUT: 4) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 AUDIO Babylon 5 BABYLON 5 SOUNDTRACK CDS 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 episodic CD features music from a single show in its entirety. Cues play chronologically as aired with an average total running time of 30 minutes. Available in this release are "Darkness Ascending" from the 5th season and "Falling Towards Apotheosis" from the 4th season. (7840) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. DARKNESS ASCENDING (SID-0516)‹CD SRP: $13.98 FALLING TOWARDS APOTHEOSIS (SID-0404)‹CD SRP: $13.98 Japanimation OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEST OF BASTARD!! ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK The domestic release compilation featuring the "best of" music from the intense anime Bastard!! Includes the main theme song "Monochrome Trouble" by Toehinori Yonekra, and the symphony "Bastard!!" #1-4. Music by Kohei Tariaka. 1 song; 1 symphony; 22 BGMs. 20-page full-color booklet included. (8682/PICD-1014A) (CAUT: 4) CD $15.98 *********************** Movies ARMY OF DARKNESS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK CD The sweeping score to Sam Raimi's cult classic Army of Darkness (1993). Composed by Joseph LoDuca, who provides a grand tapestry that tells the fantastical tale of the battle of the dead. Includes the "March of the Dead" theme by Danny Elfman. Performed by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra Chorus. 50:27 total running time.(7840/VSD-5411) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 CONAN THE BARBARIAN ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK CD Considered to be one of the finest examples of motion picture scoring in the 1980s, the soundtrack score for Conan the Barbarian (1982) will provide the perfect background music for the next barbarian raid! Music composed and conducted by Basil Poledouris. 16 tracks total. (7840/VSD-5390) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 THE CROW ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SCORE CD The original score soundtrack for the 1994 cult hit movie The Crow. Music composed and conducted by Graeme Revell. 15 tracks. (7840/VSD-5499) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 Sci-Fi OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK ‹ 20TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION CD The definitive version of Jerry Goldsmith's masterful score for Star Trek: The Motion Picture. This newly remastered and expanded release includes eight unreleased tracks sequenced as they originally appeared in the movie and includes comprehensive notes as well as an annotated discography. Included as a special bonus is Inside Star Trek, the insightful and provocative Gene Roddenberry interviews with William Shatner, Deforrest Kelley, Isaac Asimov, and more. Originally released in 1976, this newly expanded version contains 3 tracks not available on the original LP and newly recorded narration by "Lt. Uhura," Nichelle Nichols. Both discs are housed in a collector's edition holographic slipcase. (8137/C2K-66134) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previously offered in Previews Update #361. CD (x2) MSRP: $24.98 ******************** WATCH THE SKIES CD While your watching the skies for alien visitors, you may want to bRing along some tunes of your favorite sci-fi memories. This compilation of theme music from science-fiction television and cinema, includes several never-before-available sci-fi themes. Features: The Day the Earth Stood Still, The X-Files, Dark Skies, E.T., Species, Mars Attacks, Contact, They Live, Men in Black, Predator, Alien, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Roswell, The Tommyknockers, and Independence Day. 16 tracks with a running time of 73:31. (7840/SID-8901) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.98 Tube THE AVENGERS TV SERIES AND OTHER ORIGINAL SCORES CD Here's a sampling of the varied musical moods that brilliantly underscore one of the most popular British television series ever produced ‹ The Avengers. Music composed and conducted by Laurie Johnson. Also includes scores for Dr. Strangelove, First Men in the Moon, Hedda, and Captain Kronos, Vampire Hunter. Performed by the London Studio Orchestra. 24 tracks with a total running time of 64:01. (7840/VSD-5501) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 BATMANIA: SONGS INSPIRED BY THE BATMAN TV SERIES CD BAM! POW! ZAP! Holy wacky ear candy, Batman! Sit back and relax with this campy compilation of songs inspired by the classic Batman TV series. Includes the original TV theme by Neal Hefti as well as gems by Adam West ("The Story of Batman"), the Combo Kings ("Batman A Go Go"), Jan & Dean ("The Joker is Wild"), Frank Gorshin ("The Riddler"), and many more. Also includes a new dramatic symphonic recording of the "Batman Theme" by Joel McNeely. Fifteen tracks. 39:33 total running time. (7840/VSD- 5821) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $15.99 Magazines SOUNDTRACK MAGAZINE SPRING 1999 The music industry's premiere magazine dedicated to soundtracks and those who collect them. This British import features scores of reviews, new release lists (for multiple countries), interviews, and more. An excellent resource for soundtrack aficionados. This issue pays tribute to Jerry Goldsmith's 70th birthday by providing a retrospective of his amazing career and accomplishments. Quarterly. (7840) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.00 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS COMIC IMAGES CENTRAL PARK ANIME ANIME PIN-UP BEAUTIES: I LOVE YOU T-SHIRT Who loves you baby? Central Park Media does, which is why they produce sexy t-shirts like this featuring the street wise, yet sensitive anime beauty. Treat her right! White 100% cotton t-shirt. (90504) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 DARK HORSE ALIENS: APOCALYPSE DESTROYING ANGELS #4 T-SHIRT A cave, a captured maiden, an eagle, ... and an alien. What does all this symbolism mean? Wear this black 100% cotton t-shirt with the cover to the fourth issue of the mini-series, and you¹ll hear every theory in the galaxy. (90502) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GHOST #8 SHIFTER T-SHIRT What¹s sexier than a girl and her gun? The Ghost and her very large pistol on a cover done by Christian Zanier! Looks even better on a white 100% cotton t-shirt. (90503) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 PREDATOR HOMEWORLD #2 T-SHIRT Travel to the Predator homeworld. Be welcomed by the friendly natives. Come home with this black 100% cotton t-shirt. Then kiss your native soil, and count all your blessings. (90501) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 SQP LEATHER AND LACE MISCHIEVOUS DUO T-SHIRT Leather, lace, and Joe Chiodo! Yes fanboys, it doesn¹t get any better than this white 100% cotton t-shirt ‹ except for an actual encounter with the ³mischievous duo² that is! (90505) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS JAY & SILENT BOB¹S BLUEPRINT POSTER SET It¹s there in blue and white for all to see with the Jay & Silent Bob¹s Blueprint Poster Set. Each rolled set contained two different 22² x 34² posters that show in great detail, two of the greatest schemes ever conceived. These are large-size versions of the plans included with the Silent Bob action figure. We¹d could tell you more, but we¹d have to kill you!! Posters (2 different per set) $12.95 JAY & SILENT BOB II PHOTO T-SHIRT Cross-dressing takes on a whole new meaning with the Jay & Silent Bob II Photo T-shirt. Features the clothes-swapping Bob wearing Jay¹s clothes and Jay wearin¹ Bob¹s, screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Jay wearin¹ Silent Bob¹s armor? It¹s just one small sign of the special ³bond² shared by these two. It¹s not too late to order the Bluntman & Chronic Symbol T-shirts. Also check out the premiere appearance of Bluntman & Chronic in Oni Double Feature #12 being offered elsewhere in this month¹s Preview!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 SNOOGANS EMBROIDERED KNIT CAP What you see is what you get with the hottest head-gear in town. Modeled by the lovely Jason Mewes, the Snoogans Embroidered Knit Cap is here!! Features the snappy ³Snoogans² embroidered in red on a high-quality, dark grey knit beanie. No head should be without one. Knit cap $17.95 CRASH METRO T-SHIRT One of the coolest new books to hit the scene, make a stunning T-shirt debut on the new Crash Metro T-shirt. Features the art of Martin Ontiveros screenprinted in full-color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Check out the new shirt and the new comic from Oni Press (featured elsewhere in Previews), written by Mike Allred with art by Martin. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA I T-SHIRT The gang has reunited on the new Justice Society of America I T-shirt. Features the art of Dave Gibbons screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The JSA shirt is a natural extension of all of the new JSA-related books now available from DC Comics!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 CLASSIC SUPERMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT The past come to life on the new Classic Superman Symbol T-shirt. Features a recreation of the early Superman symbol screenprinted in red, yellow and black on royal blue 100% cotton shirt. Though evolved over the years, the Superman ³S² in any form is known by all!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES T-SHIRT The most powerful teens from around the universe have gathered on the new Legion of Super-Heroes T-shirt. Screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt, the art of Frank Miller take on a whole new dimension. Join in and cruise through space with coolest Legion shirt around. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 EARTH-X III: NAMOR THE CURSED T-SHIRT The striking image of Earth-X¹s Sub-Mariner graces the front of the all-new Namor the Cursed T-shirt. Printed on both front and back, the front features new artwork by Alex Ross screenprinted in full-color. The Earth-X logo and the words ³Cursed² are imprinted on the back of a red 100% cotton shirt to create the coolest Earth-X garment to date. L-XL $19.95 XXL $22.95 MARVEL CLASSIC: DAREDEVIL T-SHIRT The perfect fashion balance is yours on the new Marvel Classic Daredevil T-shirt. Features a recreation of the Jack Kirby/Wally Wood design from the 60s screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Make way for the one and only ³Man Without Fear². L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 BLACK WIDOW T-SHIRT The newest addition to the Marvel Knights makes her appearance on the new Black Widow t-shirt. The art of J.G.Jones imprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt make an irresistible impression to all you come in contact with. The Black Widow has arrived!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 SUB-MARINER & HUMAN TORCH T-SHIRT The past comes alive on the new Sub-Mariner and Human Torch T-shirt. Features the classic art of Bill Everett imprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The ongoing clash between these characters continue with this remembrance of an era long past. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 NICK FURY: AGENT OF SHIELD T-SHIRT Be ready for anything that comes your way with the new Nick Fury: Agent of Shield T- shirt. The composition and art of Steranko take center stage imprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. The inspiration of a generation has returned!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 € T-SHIRTS FROM GIANT MANUFACTURING € SW ³NEW BAND² T-SHIRT (BLACK SHIRT) SW: ³JEDI SHADOW² T-SHIRT (DYED TWO-TONED) SW: ³3-D JAR HEAD² T-SHIRT The much anticipated release of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace has brought with it a wealth of cool new shirt designs. Though we would like to show them to you, LucasFilms is keeping merchandise visuals under tight wraps and will not allow any to be published until the early May 1999 on-sale date. We have personally chosen a selection of what we think are the neatest and most saleable designs which we¹ll be offering to you over the next few month. All shirt feature full-color screenprinted designs on 100% cotton shirts. A $21.95 SRP has been assigned to shirts that are designated as ³treatment² designs. These garments feature some type of value-added process that includes: controlled dying, large designs on both sides and/or special finishing. These shirts look great...trust us!! NEW BAND‹L & XL $18.95 JEDI¹S SHADOW‹L & XL $21.95 3-D JAR HEAD‹L & XL $21.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE HOGARTH TARZAN LIMITED EDITION COLD-CAST STATUE The Hogarth Tarzan Cold-Cast and Bronze statues brings to life Edgar Rice Burroughs¹ legendary character. Renown Tarzan artist Burne Hogarth together with sculptor Joe DeVito have collaborated to create this dynamic sculpt of one of the greatest fictional characters of all time. Produced as a limited edition of only 500, orders are subject to allocation if orders exceed limitation. This is one you won¹t want to miss!! Ltd. Cold-Cast Statue $295.00 O/A GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED MAGNET SET O/A GRENDEL: HUNTER ROSE MASK Matt Wagner¹s Grendel make a special encore appearance with the Grendel: Black, White & Red Magnet Set and the Grendel: Hunter Rose Mask. Each magnet set contains four, two-color (black & red) magnets that picture: Grendel, Hunter Rose, Stacy and Argent. The mask, constructed from 20 gauge PVC, is exactly like the traditional Halloween mask you¹ve seen everywhere over the years. Grendel forever!! Magnets (four magnet set) $6.95 Mask $4.95 O/A CLERKS NEW YEARS T-SHIRT Jay, Silent Bob, Randal and Dante continue their partying on the Clerks New Year T-shirt. Features the art of Jim Mahfood screenprinted in color on a forest green 100% cotton shirt. The party never ends when the gang from New Jersey are around!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A ANIMATED ROBIN T-SHIRT Robin flies solo this month on the new Animated Robin T-shirt. Features the animated Boy Wonder screenprinted in full-color on a red 100% cotton shirt. Batman can rest easy, this half of the Dynamic Duo has the situation under control. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A ANIMATED SUPERMAN III T-SHIRT Chains are no match for the Man of Steel as displayed this month on the Animated Superman III T-shirt. Screenprinted in full process color on a natural-color 100% cotton shirt, this dynamic design depicts the power of the man!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A ANIMATED NIGHTWING T-SHIRT The Animated Batman¹s main associate makes his T-shirt debut on the new Nightwing T- shirt. Screenprinted in color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt, Gotham can sleep another night knowing that Nightwing is on patrol. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A CAPTAIN AMERICA III T-SHIRT The classic Jack Kirby Captain America returns on the new Captain America III T-shirt. Features Kirby¹s art screenprinted in full-color on a natural-color 100% cotton shirt. This is what makes America great!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A EARTH-X COLLAGE T-SHIRT The elements of the new world come together on the Earth-X Collage T-shirt. The artwork of Alex Ross is screen printed in color together with the sepia-tone sketches that grace both the front and back of this shirt. L-XL $19.95 XXL $22.95 O/A MADMAN BOLT LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT The moment is perfect for the new Madman Long-Sleeve Exclamation Bolt Shirt. Features the classic red Madman bolt screenprinted in red and black on a white 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $22.95 XXL $25.95 ************************** APPAREL SECTION BABYLON 5 BABYLON 5 G'KAR & LONDO T-SHIRT Beautiful photo realistic imagery catches your eye on this new black T-shirt featuring the Babylon 5 cast members Londo and G'Kar ‹ it's out of this world! (870/B5-T10) L-XL $16.99 THE BEATLES THE BEATLES #4 YELLOW SUBMARINE LIMITED EDITION WATCH Pay tribute to the Beatles with this limited edition timepiece featuring the cover to the Yellow Submarine album of their psychedelic animated feature film. This fourth in a series of Beatles watches was designed by Fossil and features an individually numbered silver- tone case and a sleek black leather strap. Housed inside a decorative tin and accompanied by a Yellow Submarine slide puzzle, this prized precision quartz watch is limited to an edition of 3,000 pieces. (427/LI-1674) (CAUT: 4) Watch $85.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FAMILY T-SHIRT Let the world know your devotion to one of the hippest and hottest TV shows out there today ‹ Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This black 100% cotton features a fascinating group shot of the modern day "scooby gang" together: Willow, Angel, Giles, Buffy, Xander, Cordelia and now including Oz! (6028/080-015A) L-XL $16.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ROMANCE T-SHIRT She's a vampire slayer and he's a vampire with a soul. It was a match destined to fail no matter how strong each other's feeling were. This black 100% cotton T-shirt features the heartwarming photorealistic image of Angel and Buffy on the front, while the back features a heart/cross logo. (6028/080-017A) L-XL $16.95 CHAOS! COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 O/A SMILEY THE PSYCHOTIC DAY T-SHIRT Brighten up the day with a smile and some attitude with this black 100% cotton T-shirt featuring Chaos! Comics' Smiley the Psychotic Button along with the ever-appropriate "Have A Psychotic Day!" notation. Smile!! (8343/2170) L-XL $16.95 ********************* THE CROW THE CROW: SOUL SEARCHING T-SHIRT Sometimes something so bad happens that a terrible sadness is carried with the soul and the soul can't rest. And sometimes, just sometimes, the crow can bring that soul back to put the wrong things right. Pay tribute to the late Brandon Lee and the cult hit film, The Crow, with this black two-sided tee featuring the photorealistic image of "Eric Draven" on the front along with the back image of a crow perched atop a gravestone. (559/26-331-1) L-XL $16.95 CULT OF PERSONALITIES COOL LIKE CHE T-SHIRT Hasta la victoria siempre. Here's your chance to be "Cool like Che" and defend your ideals alongside the legendary Argentine Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla leader-Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Image presented on the front of a khaki colored tee. 100% cotton, 100% revolutionary! (8343/2275) XL $16.95 HOWDY DOODY HOWDY DOODY BELT BUCKLE WATCH "Say kids! What time is it? It's Howdy Doody time!" Keep track of time with this wonderful precision quartz timepiece commemorating America's favorite 1950's kids show, Howdy Doody. The watch case is fashioned to resemble a Western belt buckle with a tooled brown leather strap and Howdy's b&w portrait on the dial face. Comes with a decorative collector's tin decorated with Howdy's face and name. The perfect gift for those who grew up in the Peanut Gallery! (9248/520) (CAUT: 4) Watch $29.95 JAPANIMATION DRAGONBALL Z: ENERGIZE T-SHIRT Here's your chance to band together with the heroic Z Fighters from the popular Dragonball Z anime and protect the earth against the invading Saiyans. This navy blue T- shirt features the full color image of Son Gokou, Trunks, Gohan and Vegeta. The front features a small DBZ logo chest print. 100% cotton. (7296/9614101) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: SOLDIERS T-SHIRT Son Gokou has gathered his fellow Z Fighters and they're poised to take on all unexpected threats. Join the festivities with this attractive two-sided sand colored tee featuring Gokou, Vegeta, Piccolo, Trunks, and Gohan on the back. The front features a small DBZ logo chest print. 100% cotton. (7296/9615001) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. L-XL $16.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL PORTRAIT T-SHIRT A new blue denim colored Ghost in the Shell T-shirt featuring a dynamic image from the popular anime printed in color on the front. Be the envy of all your fellow otaku friends and wear it today! (8343/2113) L-XL $16.95 JERRY SPRINGER JERRY SPRINGER FOR PRESIDENT T-SHIRT America needs a leader to propel itself into the next century and that person just happens to be Jerry Springer! Make your vote count and help elect the popular trash TV personality into the White House! White, 100% cotton T-shirt. (8615/JSW-1006) XL $16.95 NINTENDO 64 THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME T-SHIRT The front of this brown 100% cotton tee features the logo for the ultra popular Nintendo 64 fantasy game ‹ The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The perfect tee to wear while spending hours upon hours of game playing! (6358/TZ-100) L-XL $16.95 THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: OCARINA OF TIME LINK T-SHIRT Join the heroic Link for an adventure of a lifetime and explore the legendary land of Hyrule, but beware of the trechery of the villainous Ganondorf! This black 100% cotton tee features the full figure image of Link with the ominous face Ganondorf looming in the background. (6358/TZ-101) L-XL $16.95 PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING LUCHA LIBRE BLUE DEMON T-SHIRT Experience the mano a mano excitement of the world of Mexican wrestling firsthand with the legendary Mexican luchador, the Blue Demon! The masked face of "El Demonio Azul" is proudly displayed on the front of this black 100% cotton T-shirt. (6253/CP41) XL $16.95 MIL MASCARAS T-SHIRT "Luchar·aaaaaann." Here's your chance to pay tribute to one of the legendary luchadores of them all, Mil Mascaras-- who's often referred as "the man of a thousand masks." Presented on a black, 100% cotton tee. La mascara not included! (6253/CP90) XL $16.95 WWF WWF: SABLE BOMB T-SHIRT For your wearing pleasure! Make the room temperature rise when you enter any room wearing in this two-sided 100% cotton black T-shirt featuring the emblazoned image of the sexy and sultry Sable. The back sports the "Sable Bomb" logo. (4232/3320) L-XL $16.95 WWF: UNDERTAKER THE MINISTRY T-SHIRT Be prepared to surrender your soul to the Lord of Darkness as he leads you on a journey to the Dark Side! This two-sided black tee features the screenprinted image of the Undertaker on the front along with a gothic cross tattoo design on the back. 100% cotton. (4232/3321) L-XL $16.95 SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK: TODAY'S LUNCH T-SHIRT Yummy, yum, yum! Hey kids, Chef is serving up the lunch special of the day ‹ salisbury steak accompanied with delicious mashed potatoes and veggies! Presented on a white 100% cotton tee, with puff and gel butter and gravy. An appliqué South Park logo appears on the back. (8615/HAW-1028) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the United States. L-XL.................$17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOUTH PARK CARTMAN WATCH Let South Park's resident big boned lad, the dubious Eric Cartman, keep you apprised of the time with this spiffy quartz timepiece. Framed in a silver tone bezel and highlighted with a black leather band. (7640/SPC-3) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States. Watch $32.00 ******************** STAR TREK STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE "SEASON 7 CAST" T-SHIRT As our friends at Deep Space Nine finish off their seventh and final season on the small screen, keep old acquaintances and friendships alive with this black T-shirt featuring the photo realistic image of the beloved DS9 cast. (870/DS9-T10) L-XL $16.99 STAR TREK: VOYAGER 7 OF 9 NEW UNIFORM T-SHIRT Star Trek: Voyager's Jerri Ryan strikes a sultry sci-fi pose on this new black cotton T-shirt which any Voyager fan will want to wear and cherish! Features an awesome photorealistic image of Seven clad in her new form fitting blue uniform capturing the finest attributes of her human/Borg features. (870/VGR-T6) L-XL $16.99 STAR TREK COMMAND BRACELET WATCH Here's a little something for the female Star Trek fans everywhere! This elegant timepiece sports the Starfleet Command logo on the dial and is enhanced by a silver bracelet style band. Also features precision quartz movement. The perfect accessory to wear to the next Admiral's gala. (520/2119) (CAUT: 4) Watch $39.95 STAR WARS Due to restrictions placed by the film studio, no Star Wars: Phantom Menace artwork is allowed to be shown to the public at this time ‹ although one can visit the official Star Wars website or various fan sites and see the images of the characters. NOTE: Items for sale only in North America. STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ BATTLE DROID ON STAPS T-SHIRT Utterly heartless in the performance of their duties, and obeying their orders with the steel- cold loyalty of machines, battle droids are instruments of destruction, anathema to the more civilized peoples of the galaxy! This two-sided T-shirt features the front image set in a vast forest with a battle droid atop a Stap with weapons firing. The back features the image of multiple battle droids atop their Staps weaving in and out of trees. Heather gray, 100% cotton. (559/29-331-203) (CAUT: 3 & 4) L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ DARTH MAUL HEAD TRIBAL TATTOO T- SHIRT A black 100% cotton T-shirt featuring a jumbo pen and ink image of the face of villainous Dark Maul on the front along with a dynamic tribal tattoo design to the left/right of the head image. (559/29-301-195) (CAUT: 3 & 4) L-XL $16.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ JAR JAR PORTRAIT T-SHIRT The front of this two-sided black features the photo realistic portrait image of Jar Jar Binks, the Gungan who owes Qui-Gon a life debt. The back of the shirt is expected to carry a quote from the film which pertains to the character. 100% cotton. (559/29-331-218) (CAUT: 3 & 4) L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ OBI-WAN PORTRAIT T-SHIRT Oppose the tyranny of the Empire and defend the Old Republic in style with this black 100% cotton T-shirt featuring the front photorealistic image of Obi-Wan Kenobi (played by Ewan McGregor) posing with his lightsaber which is giving off a bluish illumination. The back of the shirt is expected to carry a quote from the film which pertains to the character. (559/29-331-214) (CAUT: 3&4) L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ QUI-CON JINN PORTRAIT T-SHIRT A two-sided black T-shirt featuring the photo realistic image of the "venerable" Jedi Knight, Qui-Con Jinn (played by Liam Neeson), holding up his deadly lightsaber which is giving off a greenish illumination. The back of the shirt is expected to carry a quote from the film which pertains to the character. (559/29-331-219) (CAUT: 3&4) L-XL $17.95 TACO BELL TACO BELL: "I THINK I'M IN LOVE" T-SHIRT "I think I'm in Love." Let the spell of love fall upon yourself as you wear this black 100% cotton T-shirt featuring the screenprinted image of that lovable little Taco Bell Chihuahua. (6358/3016) XL $16.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS XENA LEATHER LOGO ANKLET You asked for it ‹ you got it! This leather anklet will keep your warrior princess feet in style! Beautiful, pewter/rhodium tone charm representing the Xena logo is proudly displayed between straps of leather to showcase the perfect anklet all Xena fans will dare to wear! One size fits most - easy clasp closure. (870/XE-ANKLET1) (CAUT: 4) Anklet $7.99 XENA ID BRACELET Show your favorite Xenite that you care with this new Xena lettered ID bracelet made of beautiful pewter/rhodium tone with surrounding a classy chain. It's the perfect addition to any Amazon's jewelry box-but it'll remain on her arm at all times! One size fits most-easy clasp closure. (870/XE-BRCLT1) (CAUT: 4) Bracelet $7.99 XENA WARRIOR T-SHIRT This beautiful collage design captures glimpses of the Warrior Princess on horse back, fighting off enemies and captivating us with those devastating eyes, to name a few. Black, cotton tee with fiery tones-photorealistic imagery at its best! (870/XE-T15) L-XL $16.99 THE X-FILES THE X-FILES: BELIEVE THE LIE CAP This black cotton twill features the embroidered The X-Files logo "X" along with the motto, "Believe the Lie." The back includes the embroidered The X-Files name. Wear yours today and stay one step ahead of the conspiracy! (8615/XFB-7021) Cap $15.95 THE X-FILES: BELIEVE THE LIE T-SHIRT The lies keep coming from all direction. Which do you believe and which do you dismiss? The only thing that you can believe in is this cool two-sided black tee featuring the popular "X" logo along with the phrase "Believe the Lie" on the back. The front features The X- Files name. (8615/XFB-2003) L-XL $17.95 X-FILES #2 LIMITED EDITION WATCH Expose the truth with this stylish Fossil analog watch featuring the decorative "X" logo on the dial face, framed in a brushed silver tone bezel and a stainless silver tone band. This classy quartz precision timepiece comes packaged in a cylinder tin and plastic packaging. Limited to an edition of 3,000 pieces. Wear yours today and keep one step ahead of those who would hinder you discovering the truth! (427/LI-1672) (CAUT: 4) Watch $90.00 MERCHANDISE SECTION TOYS SECTION ANIME Devilman DEVILMAN ACTION FIGURES BY MEDICOM Devilman is a classic of Japanese animation, created by one of the masters of manga/anime, Go Nagai. Japan's Medicom presents this pair of cool Devilman action figures ‹ of the classic anime version (8" tall) and the modern manga version (9" tall) ‹ each featuring 12 points of articulation and superb detailing. Blister card packaging. (4368) (CAUT: 4) DEVILMAN CLASSIC ANIME‹Figure (700045) $24.99 DEVILMAN MODERN MANGA‹Figure (700052) $24.99 Queen Emeraldas/Galaxy Express 999 OFFERED AGAIN O/A QUEEN EMERALDAS ACTION FIGURE SERIES The science fiction universe of Leiji Matsumoto (Galaxy Express 999, Captain Harlock) comes to life through this exciting new 6² action figure series! These are imported directly from Japan‹here¹s your chance to pick up Japanese prices at reasonable prices! Each figure comes in original Japanese packaging, each with a figure stand and companion 3² PVC figure. Choose from: Emeraldas in Cape w/Umino Hiroshi, Harlock w/Tori San, Emeraldas in Uniform w/Tochiro. (4368) EMERALDAS w/Cape‹Figures SRP: $19.95 HARLOCK & TORI SAN‹Figures SRP: $19.95 EMERALDAS in Uniform‹Figures SRP: $19.95 Robotech/Macross ROBOTECH/MACROSS LYNN MINMAY COLLECTOR DOLL Straight from the anime classic Macross (known in the U.S. as Robotech) comes this 12" tall articulated doll of future pop star/secret weapon, Lynn Minmay. Created by Yellow Submarine of Japan, this collector doll features multiple points of articulation, rooted hair, and a real cloth dress. Comes packaged in a collector's box. (9370/YS40122) (CAUT: 4) Doll SRP: $180.00 Tenchi Muyo OFFERED AGAIN O/A RYO-OH-KI PLUSH TOY You know him, you love him, and you always keep plenty of carrots around just in case he shows up at your house. Which isn¹t as far-fetched as it sounds. Yes, it¹s Ryo-Oh-Ki, recently named ³Best Non-Human Character² and ³Cuddliest Battleship in the Universe,² and he¹s now available as a fuzzy, fluffy plush toy! The original version imported from Japan sells for major yen at cons, but this new and improved version is being manufactured especially for U.S. anime fans! Doll $19.95 ********************* BABYLON 5 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BABYLON 5 6-INCH ACTION FIGURES SERIES II A Previews Shared Exclusive! The second series of B5 action figures‹available only through Toys R Us and Previews! This series includes: Lt. Commander Susan Ivanova (hair in pony tail), Vir (the Previews Exclusive Vir figure comes in a brown outfit), Ranger Marcus Cole, and Vorlon Ambassador Kosh ‹ each with a spaceship miniature. Previews readers can also look for exclusive variant versions of Ambassador Kosh and Vir ‹ each shipped in different packaging and not available through Toys R Us! (6275) Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. O/A BABYLON 5 6-INCH ACTION FIGURES SERIES III A Previews Shared Exclusive! The third series of B5 action figures‹available only through Previews! This series includes: Dr. Stephen Franklin, Security Chief Zack Allan, Lennier, and Lyta Alexander ‹ each with a spaceship miniature. Previews readers can also look for exclusive variant versions of Lennier and Lyta Alexander. PLUS: Look for a rare, Previews Exclusive Shadow figure shipped one per case! (6275) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. O/A BABYLON 5 9-INCH FIGURES SERIES 3 A Previews Exclusive! This third series of 9-inch Babylon 5 figures all feature variant costumes from the Toys R Us versions ‹ and are all available only through Previews! Choose from: Michael Garibaldi (with goatee) and Susan Ivanova (with hair sculpted in ³down² position) both in EarthForce uniforms; and Londo Molari dressed in a different, flamboyant costume. Each articulated figure comes with a display stand. (6275) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. LONDO MOLARI‹Figure SRP: $39.00 MICHAEL GARABALDI‹Figure SRP: $39.00 SUSAN IVANOVA‹Figure SRP: $39.00 ************************** BARBIE/COLLECTOR DOLLS BARBIE 40TH ANNIVERSARY CRYSTAL JUBILEE DOLL Another retro-styled Barbie commemorates the doll's 40th year delighting collectors of all ages. This high-end collector doll comes dressed in a beautiful sequined gown with a floor- length coat, styled blonde hair, and matching tiara and necklace. Window box packaging. (744/21923) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Doll SRP: $260.00 BARBIE GREAT FASHIONS OF THE 20TH CENTURY: 1940'S DOLL The Great Fashions of the 20th Century series continues with this Barbie decked out in 1940s style. Featuring red hair, this Barbie brings to life the fashions of the war years. Window box packaging. (744/22162) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Doll SRP: $52.50 BARBIE CITY SEASONS: AUTUMN IN LONDON DOLL The City Seasons series continues with Barbie spending her Autumn vacation in Merry Olde England! Window box packaging. (744/22257) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Doll SRP: $44.50 HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBIE DOLL Say "Happy Birthday" to the Barbie collector or enthusiast in your life with this special Birthday-themed doll! Window box packaging. (744) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Doll SRP: $25.55 SLEEPING BEAUTY BARBIE DOLL Barbie pays tribute to the Disney animated classic decked out as the beautiful Princess in Sleeping Beauty! Window box packaging. (744/20489) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Doll SRP: $20.95 DAYTIME COLLECTION: ERICA KANE WEDDING DRESS DOLL Legendary soaps character Erica Kane (as portrayed by the lovely Susan Lucci) is captured in her exquisite beaded wedding gown that she wore when she married Dimitri. Standing 11 1/2" tall, the doll wears her beautiful hair swept up , and also features a crown and long flowing veil. To complete her bridal ensemble, she holds a wedding bouquet of white flowers. Window box packaging. (744) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Doll SRP: $52.50 BOND, JAMES BOND GIRLS OF JAMES BOND 6 3/4-INCH ACTION FIGURES SERIES II A Previews Shared Exclusive! Nothing compares to the high-tech gadgets and weaponry employed by James Bond... except for maybe the gorgeous gals and female spies that have crossed his path over the years! This new 6 3/4² articulated action figure series‹each with a special display stand that spells out ³007² when set side-by-side in the appropriate order‹brings the Girls of the James Bond series to life, complete with authentic costumes and accessories. Choose from: Solitaire (Jane Seymour in Live and Let Die)‹in fortune teller outfit with Lovers Tarot card, and ³0² base; Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress in Dr. No)‹with diving knife, belt, shell, and ³7² base; and Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen in GoldenEye)‹with military outfit, rifle, and ³0² base. Window boxed. (6275) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #5 (May98) SOLITAIRE‹Figure SRP: $14.95 HONEY RYDER‹Figure SRP: $14.95 XENIA ONATOPP‹Figure SRP: $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GIRLS OF JAMES BOND 6 3/4-INCH ACTION FIGURES SERIES 1 A Previews Shared Exclusive! This 6 3/4² articulated action figure series‹each with a special display stand that spells out ³007² when set side-by-side in the appropriate order‹ brings the Girls of the James Bond series to life, complete with authentic costumes and accessories. Choose from: Pussy Galore (Honor Blackman in Goldfinger), Tracy Bond (Diana Rigg in On Her Majesty¹s Secret Service), and Jill Masterson (Shirley Eaton in Goldfinger). Window boxed. (6275) PUSSY GALORE‹Figure (STAR08172) SRP: $21.99 TRACY BOND‹Figure (STAR08174) SRP: $21.99 JILL MASTERSON‹Figure (STAR08173) SRP: $21.99 ************************** COMIC BOOK HEROES BONE "REPAINT" ACTION FIGURES A Previews Shared Exclusive! Jeff Smith¹s Bone is one of comics most beloved and popular independant series in comics today. Now you can re-enact all your favorite moments from the comics with these super-cool Bone Action Figures ‹ now with new paint detailing and sculpting! This "repaint" series may include a mix of the following figures: Fone Bone (with new head sculpt), Smiley Bone (with new coat and cigar accessory), and a stupid, stupid Rat Creature (now decorated purple!). Each figure comes individually packaged, with accessories. (6392) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARK AGES SPAWN ULTRA ACTION FIGURES SERIES 11 "REPAINTS" Journey back to another time; a time of magic and heroism, of ultimate good versus demonic evil. These are the Dark Ages of Todd McFarlane's Spawn! This series may include repaints of the following figures: Spawn ‹ The Black Night (heavy armor, removable battle helmet, & huge war axe); Skull Queen (with two skeleton minions, war staff, battle axe, & More); Spellcaster (with spellcasting staff and leathery wings); The Raider (war centaur with death lance and skull trophies); The Orge (with heavy vertebrae mace, and demon rider); and The Horrid (a horned mythical beast of gigantic proportions). Blister card packaging. (8348/1140R) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹ please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $9.75Ea. ************************ DAWN ACTION FIGURE Following in the well-worn tracks of Frank Miller's "Marv" (from Sin City) comes one of the most anticipated action figure debuts in some time: Joseph Michael Linsner's Dawn! From her fiery red hair and running mascara to her sexy attire, Todd McFarlane Toys has captured Linsner's fan-favorite goddess in all her glory! Featuring stunning design and sculpting ‹ and including her sword and other accessories that enhance the vivid custom diorama she comes with ‹ Dawn will be the star of any action figure enthusiast's collection! See this month's IMAGE COMICS section for more details and to order this very cool figure! SPECIAL ORDER UPDATE LISTING! PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE GEN13 12-INCH SERIES I ACTION FIGURES New Lower Price! A Previews Shared Exclusive! Sure we¹ve seen some Gen13 action figures already... but not in this scale! This all-new series brings the characters of Gen13 to life as 12² action figures, complete with removable cloth outfits and major, MAJOR articulation‹14 points! This first series features the team¹s female powerhouse, Fairchild‹decked out in a one-piece legless jumpsuit with three removable armbands, boots, thigh belt, and a BIG gun! Also offered in this first series is the team¹s seasoned leader, Lynch‹dressed in a two-piece black outfit, with removable boots and two pistols. Also, look for special variant versions of both figures‹Fairchild with a pony tail, and Lynch with a snarling expression and another BIG gun. Both are very limited and will ship in a lower percentage than the ³standard² versions. Plus, as an added bonus, each figure comes in collector-friendly re-sealable plastic tray packaging, along with an exclusive, limited edition Gen13 Chromium cover comic book in a protective Mylar sleeve! Due to customer demands, both regular figures are now available as single figures! (6275/29050) (CAUT: 4) Retailer Note: Please order these figures here only if you wish to increase your orders over and above those previously taken through Previews Vol. VII #11 (Nov98). FAIRCHILD Figure SRP: $29.95 JOHN LYNCH Figure SRP: $29.95 *************************** MOORE ACTION COLLECTIBLES CHAOS! SERIES II ACTION FIGURES Moore Action Collectibles is pleased to present their highly-anticipated second series of collectible action figures featuring characters from the stygian, hellish realms of Chaos! Comics. This series may include: Lady Death (sculpted by Clayburn Moore & Paul F. Moore) adorned in battle armor with a pike and bloody sword; Cremator, Blacksmith of Hell (sculpted by the Schifflet Bros.), a hulking warrior of hell with sword and battle axe accessories. Both figures stand approximately 6" tall and feature illustrated blister bard packaging. Collectors: be on the lookout for an exclusive variant Cremator figure, packed in cases only! (4151/6969) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Figure $10.95Ea. DIE CAST NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all Die-Casts are sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CAMAROS SERIES I DIE-CASTS This series of six die-cast cars forms the ultimate line-up of one of the most popular cars ever made! These models recreate the many versions of the Chevy Camaro produced over the years. This series may include the following die-casts in new paint schemes: 1967, '68, '69, '70, '76, and 1982 Camaro models. All versions are limited and feature various paint styles. Each features a 100% die-cast metal body and chassis, and a photo of the actual car on the blister card packaging. (6243/451-01) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $5.00Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING FUNNY CAR SUMMER SERIES I DIE-CASTS The Funny Car Summer line features a host of popular funny cars from the 1990's, all captured in 1:64 scale. Detailed paint jobs and markings authentic to the racing season the car ran, licensed by the drivers themselves. Each features a die-cast body and chassis and rubber wheels. This series may include the following funny car sponsors: Mirage, Johnny Lightning, Pioneer, Hawaiian Punch, Bunny Burkett, and NAPA Auto Parts. Blister card packaging. (6243/473-01) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $5.00Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING HUMMERS DIE-CASTS Arnold Schwarzenegger drives one. The military relies on them. Now the all-purpose, all- terrain Humvee or "Hummer" comes to Johnny Lightning as the subject of a new 1:64 scale die-cast series. Each features a detailed paint job, rubber tires, and a die-cast body and chassis. This series may include the following: Military Armament Carrier w/T.O.W., 2- Door Ambulance, Station Wagon, and Race Truck. Blister card packaging. (6243/432-00) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $5.00Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING INDY 500 PACE CARS DIE-CASTS One of the most prestigious car races in America, the Indianapolis 500 always starts with a street car leading the pack. This 1:64 scale series presents 12 different pace cars from across Indy 500 history, each featuring authentic markings, rubber tires, and a die-cast body and chassis. This series may include the following: '69 Camaro, '70 Olds 442, '74 Hurst Olds, '77 Olds Delta 88, '78 Corvette, '92 Allanté, '79 Mustang, '68 Torino, '71 Challenger, '72 Olds,'73 Eldorado, and '98 Corvette. Blister card packaging. (6243/402- 01) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $3.40Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING MUSTANG COVER CARS SERIES I DIE-CASTS Using covers shots from popular car and automotive magazines, Johnny Lightning presents this new series of 1:64 scale Ford Mustangs, reproduced in die-cast miniature as they appeared on the covers. Each miniature Mustang (models/makes not known at presstime) will feature rubber tires, die-cast body and chassis, and a special collector's photo-card showing the car. Blister card packaging. (6243/291-01) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $4.25Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING POLICE VEHICLES SERIES I DIE-CASTS Johnny Lightning presents this series of real police cars from across the USA, featuring 8 different body styles. Each style will only be produced once, and each comes with a photo collector card of the actual vehicle. This series may include the following die-casts: '97 Tahoe, '97 Crown Victoria, '95 Caprice, and '97 Camaro. Blister card packaging. (6243/271-01) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $4.25Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING U.S. POSTAGE STAMP BILLBOARD DIE-CASTS Here's a line of Johnny Lightning trucks which feature billboards in their beds, each with artwork advertising famous U.S. postal stamps. Ten different 1:64 scale styles, each in differing color schemes. This series may include the following die-casts: Prehistoric Animals 1, Fishing Flys 1, Space Adventures 1, Space Fantasy 1, Circus 1, WWII 1 & 2, Riverboats 1, and Endangered Species 1 & 2. Blister card packaging. (6243/422-01) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $4.20Ea. ELITE BRIGADE/GI JOE ELITE BRIGADE ARCH-DUKE FERDINAND II ACTION FIGURE Another in the Elite Brigade's classic "armor" series, featuring a standard Elite Brigade figure dressed in full metal plate armor. This figure comes in the stunning armor of the Arch-Duke Ferdinand II of Tyrol (c.1547). Also included is an all-metal two-handed sword and doll stand. (7093/GIEARM-06) (CAUT: 4) Figure $195.00 ELITE BRIGADE BRITISH CORPORAL WAR OF 1812 ACTION FIGURE Dressed in the uniform of a Corporal of the British South Essex Regiment of the War of 1812, this Elite Brigade figure comes complete with embroidered jacket, trousers, shako, boots, shoulder belt with pouch, shoulder belt with bayonet & scabbard, canteen, and "Brown Bess" musket. (7093/GIEDF-16) (CAUT: 4) Figure $69.00 ELITE BRIGADE U.S. MARINE ‹ KOREAN CONFLICT ACTION FIGURE This Elite Brigade figure features a "Jake" head (w/black hair & 5 o'clock shadow). Figure comes complete with fatigue shirt with insignia, trousers, helmet with camouflage cover, t- shirt, web-belt, M1 Garand rifle, canteen & cover, KaBar knife & scabbard, ammo pouches (modified with an attached extra pouch), flak vest, boots, dog tags, and doll stand. (7093/GIEDF-69) (CAUT: 4) Figure $69.00 G.I. JOE MAIL-AWAY GENERAL HAWK WITH JET PACK FIGURE Here's a previous Hasbro mail-away exclusive from 1993, now available to all GI Joe collectors! It's GI Joe team leader General Hawk cast in a unique flourescent green color (different from the retail version), and packed with a sound-effects-laden Sonic Jet Pack, plastic machine gun and figure stand, removable helmet, and file card. Figure stands approximatley 3 3/4" tall. (7093/JGNRH93MIMP) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $10.00 FANTASY MAGIC: THE GATHERING ACTION FIGURES A Previews Shared Exclusive! From Magic: The Gathering, the world-famous fantasy card game sensation comes this striking new series of figures bringing the creatures ‹ both good and evil ‹ of the world of Magic to life! This series includes the following: Serra Angel (stands approximately 7" tall), the angelic being of pure magic with 14" wings (when extended), Sword of Faith, scabbard, shield, and a real fabric skirt; Talruum Minotaur (stands approximately 9" tall), armed to the teeth with a Battle Axe, Battle Blade, Crystal Sword, Grinning Totem, and a real fabric loincloth; and finally, there's the deluxe window boxed Orgg, a massive monster standing approximately 9" tall and totally loaded down with weaponry (including a Goblin Grenade, Ball & Chain, and the Hammer of Bogarden)! The Dleuxe Orgg figure will also be available as an individual figure, different from the version shipped with the Serra Angel and Minotaur! Also, look for limited edition variants of all three figures, randomly packed in series cases. Each figures also comes with a pack of MTG: Portal cards! (6392) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure PI Dlx. Orgg (features variant paint detail!) PI MOVIES & TV JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH COLLECTION DOLLS The James and the Giant Peach Collection Doll series is the best of what Jun Planning of Japan (the company that brought you the Nightmare Before Christmas collection!)has to offer. These beautifully crafted, articulated dolls look like they stepped right out of the cult classic animated movie. These dolls also sport real cloth clothes and some include accessories. Choose from the Grasshopper (15" tall) or the Centipede (15" tall). (4368) (CAUT: 4) GRASSHOPPER‹Doll (J-105) $113.50 CENTIPEDE‹Doll (J-106) $113.50 RADIOACTIVE BUTT-HEAD GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ACTION FIGURE A Previews Shared Exclusive! Hey, babuh. How's it glowin'? As if Butt-Head didn't already have a green cloud that follows him everywhere he goes, he now emanates his "character" from within! Moore Action Collectibles proudly presents this glow-in-the-dark companion piece to our Previews Exclusive Radioactive Cornholio figure ‹ Radioactive Butt-Head! Standing approximately 5² tall, this figure featureds a sound chip which utters several classic Butt-Head lines. (4151) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RADIOACTIVE CORNHOLIO PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Are you threatening me?!? or could you, the toy collector, be a bit threatened by the ³Radioactive² Cornholio? It¹s the candy-addled Beavis as his alter ego, the Great Cornholio... but this version glows like a rod of plutonium! Standing approximately 5² tall, this figure featureds a sound chip which utters several classic lines. Limited quantities remain. (4151) Figure SRP: $12.95 ********************** THREE STOOGES 7-INCH FIGURES A Specialty Market Exclusive! Here's not three, but four Stooges to collect ‹ in three different outfits! This new series of 7" tall figures have 14 points of articulation, and feature the likenesses of Moe, Larry, Curly, and Shemp. Case assortments feature the Stooges decked out individually in three different cloth outfits (with removeable shoes, too!): Street Clothes, Military, and as Doctors. Production of these figures is limited, and once the production runs of these figures are sold-out, they will never be produced again! All four come in Mego-style vertical window boxes. (6127) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $13.50Ea. THE WILD, WILD WEST ACTION FIGURES This summer, the classic fantasy western The Wild, Wild West, gets the '90s remake it deserves when Will Smith and Kevin Kline bring James West and Artemus Gordon to the big screen! And the action figures for this series will have collector's scabbling to get 'em all! This series may include: James West w/Exploding 8 Ball, James West w/Grappling Hook Launcher, Artemus Gordon w/Projector, Artemus Gordon w/Secret Bullet, Rita w/Spitting Robot Spider, Dr. Loveless w/Bazooka Ring, and McGrath w/Disc Launcher. Blister card packaging. (4488/10210) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.00Ea. THE WILD, WILD WEST VEHICLES Scaled for use withy the standard-sized Wild, Wild West action figures, here's two retro- styled frontier vehicles for your heroes and villains to use! This assortment may include: Steam Tank with Dr. Loveless figure or Desert Wasp flying bicycle with James West figure. (4488/10230) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $19.99Ea. THE WILD, WILD WEST JAMES WEST 9-INCH FIGURE It's James West, "Big Willy Style", as Will Smith portrays the wild west secret agent in this summer's blockbuster hit! This 9" tall figure features multiple points of articulation, a real cloth suit, pocket watch and gold chain, hat, sawed-off double barrel shot gun, colt peacemaker, and belt with holster. (4488/10220-8) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $12.50 nascar NOTE: The following items are sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. NASCAR 1999 SIGNATURE SERIES DIE-CASTS WAVE V Premier Racing Champions NASCAR 1:64 scale stock cars, each with an opening hood on a clear display stand. 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. (476/96100-6) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 24K GOLD NASCAR DIE-CASTS WAVE III These 1:64 scale cars feature a gold finish with 2-piece rubber tires and display base. Choose from a variety of styles and assorted drivers. Limitation: Winston drivers are numbered 1 of 9,999; Busch drivers are numbered 1 of 4,999. Each is individually packaged in a blister card. (476/92464-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Quantities are limited; allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $9.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 DIE-CAST NASCAR CARS WAVE V These smaller, more traditional-sized cars have 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 car is limited to 19,998 pieces and has a serial number printed on its chassis. Blister card packaging with a display stand. (476/91153-5) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Die-Cast SRP: $2.75Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 PLATINUM NASCAR DIE-CASTS WAVE IV These 1:64 scale cars feature a platinum finish with 2-piece rubber tires and display base. Choose from a variety of styles and assorted drivers. Limitation: Winston drivers are numbered 1 of 9,999; Busch drivers are numbered 1 of 4,999. Blister card packaging. (476/92564-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Quantities are limited; allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $9.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 GOLD CHROME NASCAR DIE-CASTS WAVE IV 10th Anniversary Editions, complete with opening hoods, detailed engines and deluxe wheels. Choose from a variety of styles and assorted drivers. Limitation: 1 of 5,000. Serially-numbered chassis. Blister card packaging. (476/95052-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Europe. Quantities are limited; allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $6.70Ea. SPORTS STARTING LINE-UP NFL 1999 ALL-STAR FIGURES Football's All-Star players done up right in the Starting Lineup style! This series may include: Dan Marino, Drew Bledsoe, John Elway, Troy Aikman, Andre Rison, Brett Favre, Barry Sanders, and many, many more! Blister card packaging. (309/71490) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Available only in North America. Figure SRP: $7.75Ea. STARTING LINE-UP MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL 1999 EXTENDED SERIES FIGURES Baseball's finest in realistic action poses, courtesy of Starting Lineup! This series may include: M. Vaughn (Angels), B. Williams (Yankees), B. Grieve (A's), J. Wright (Indians), D. Wells (Yankees), J.D. Drew (Cardinals), N. Garciaparra (Red Sox), G. Sheffield (Dodgers), G. Maddux (Braves), and S. Casey (Reds). Blister card packaging. (309/71520) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Available only in North America. Figure SRP: $7.75Ea. STAR WARS STAR WARS: POWER OF THE FORCE 3-D DIORAMAS WITH FIGURES If you missed the exclusive cardstock Cantina diorama originally offered via a special coupon packed randomly with Spirit of Obi-Wan mail-order figures, then this new line of figures is for you! Each of these carded, standard-sized figures comes with a fold-out, three-dimensional cardstock mini diorama on which to display the figure! This assortment may include the following dioramas: Hoth Rebel Flight Deck with Leia, Cantina with Sandtrooper or Jabba¹s Palace with Han in Carbonite. (309/84040) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Available in North America only. Diorama w/Figure SRP: $17.99Ea. VIDEO GAMES RESIDENT EVIL SERIES III ACTION FIGURES The survival horror action figure series returns with Series III! Based on the hit Resident Evil video games (which, according to rumors, will not continue on Sony's Playstation but on Sega's new Dreamcast system), these highly-detailed 5² figures bring the main characters and horrific biological horrors to your action figure collection! This third series may include the following figures: William Berken, Mr. X, Ada Wong, and Hunk‹each with cool accessories! Blister card packaging. (49/44155) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $8.95Ea. WRESTLING WCW 1999 WAVE V DIE-CASTS These collectible die-cast cars combine all the excitement of WCW action with the thrill of car racing! Each limited edition car comes with a collector card and display stand and features blister card packaging. (476/93300-5) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Die-cast SRP: $4.50Ea. WCW HEADRINGERS SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES It¹s the WCW mega-stars, as small-bodied/big-headed collectibles! This series may include: Goldberg, Sting, Diamond Dallas Page, and Hollywood Hogan. Window box packaging. (49/77180) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $10.50Ea. WCW SLAM & CRUNCH SERIES IV ACTION FIGURES The all-star grapplers of the WCW come home to your toy collection with this all new series of "Slam & Crunch" figures! This series may include: Goldberg, Kurt Hennig, Sting, and Konan. Window box packaging. (49/77140) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.50Ea. WWF BANGERS SERIES II ACTION FIGURES No, the WWF superstars have not been transformed into those little British sausages (although some of them could certainly be considered hot dogs)! No, these "Bangers" are ready to bang some heads! This series may include: Sable, Kane, The Rock, Road Dog, Billy Gunn, and Steve Austin. Blister Card packaging. (4301/82860) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.00Ea. WWF WRESTLEMANIA "IN YOUR HOUSE" ACTION FIGURES Straight from the WWF mega-event, Wrestlemania XV: Breakdown, comes this new series of 6" figures "in your house!" This series may include: Giant, Luna, Kurgan, Golga, Al Snow, and Corporate Mankind. Blister Card packaging. (4301/80580) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $6.30Ea. MODELS ANIME CHINESE COMIC MODEL KITS Designed in Hong Kong. Imported from Japan. These two detailed models depict two popular fantasy warriors from Chinese comics ‹ the Lonely Swords Man and Wind. Your collection of long-haired, leather-clad men of action won¹t be complete without Œem. Assembly and painting required. (9370) (CAUT: 4) LONELY SWORDS MAN (DR31201)‹Model $25.98 WIND (DR31202)‹Model $25.98 ROBOCON (ROBCON?) MODEL KITS From the Japanese anime series. Loosen up post-apocalyptic doomsayers! Robots don't have to be impersonal and menacing. Take Robocon here ‹ it¹s a bright cheery red, always wears a friendly smile, and it could never, ever malfunction. Choose from flying Robocon, Standing Robocon, or Robocon on wheels. Assembly and painting required. (9370) (CAUT: 4) FLYING (DR31306)‹Model $9.98 STANDING (DR31304)‹Model $9.98 WHEELS (DR31305)‹Model $9.98 COMIC BOOK HEROES MOLEMAN RESIN MINI BUST One of the Fantastic Four¹s first, and creepiest villians, the Moleman sculpted as only Randy Bowen can. Measuring 5 1/4² tall, this 1:8 scale bust puts the subterranean villain on his own custom Moleman base. Comes in a full-color collector box. So show your respect for this under appreciated mammal. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Bust $30.00 RED SKULL MINI RESIN BUST Captain America¹s oldest arch-villain (dating all the way back from WWII) has been preserved in a 1:8 scale 5² resin bust sculpted by master artisan Randy Bowen. Mounted on a custom ³cosmic cube² base, he¹s a tribute to one of the finest generations of villanry. Comes in a full-color collector box. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Bust $30.00 FANTASY ARES GOD OF WAR RESIN STATUE From the Hercules and Xena TV series. Fresh from the world-famous Xena archaeological expidition comes this 6² hand-painted cold-cast procelain figure depicts the fearsome vengeful personality of the Greek war god, Ares. Painted and ready to display. Limited to 2,500. Order one or behold his wrath! (8784/15002) (CAUT: 4) Statue $75.00 JOE JUSKO BARBARIAN RESIN STATUE Designed by fan-fave painter Joe Jusko of Vampirella cover fame. Standing much larger than life (³This baby is huge!!!²), Joe Jusko¹s magnificent warrior stands proudly displaying his hefty weaponry (battle axe and long sword), loin cloth, and his awesome muscular development. Comes fully painted on a display stand ready for instant action. (8533) (CAUT: 4) Model $199.00 NATIVE WOMAN AND WOLF RESIN STATUE A North American pastoral vision that¹ll make everyone howl. This 9² statuette shows a young Native American woman and her wolf out shooting in the forest. She is shown clad in her hunting outfit of leather bikini top, mini fringed skirt, and hip boots braced on a tree stump ready to aim an arrow. Painted and ready to display. (4432/66963) (CAUT: 4) Model $45.00 PLAYBOY BUNNY 45TH ANNIVERSARY RESIN STATUE Celebrating the 45th anniversary of the start of the famed Playboy magazine. A sign of the sexual revolution to come, the Playboy Bunny waitress first appeared in 1962 when the first Playboy Club opened in New York. Chosen for their charm, style, and beauty, these women were more than just decoration. This beautiful cold-cast porcelain statue of a 1962 bunny measures 17 1/2² and comes with red costume, ears, bow-tie, and serving tray. You¹ll see why the Playboy Bunny Costume received a U.S. patent! Painted and ready to display. (CAUT: 4) Model $300.00 OFFERED AGAIN THE JIMMY LEGS STATUE & MODEL KIT Now at a lower price! Based on the strange creature, ³Jimmy Legs,² sighted by the great- grandfather of famous sculptor Randy Bowen. This fully-detailed and meticulously- sculpted version of The Jimmy Legs, comes complete with base and a sculpted version of the ³Woman from the Stars²‹who is claimed to be the monster¹s keeper. He has made the sculpture available in two versions: 1,000 as a pre-painted sculpture, and 500 as unassembled model kits. Both model and statue will include a detailed account of Bowen¹s ancestor¹s encounter with the fabled beast from beyond, as well as real chains with which to bind it. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $80.00 Model $50.00 ****************** WARRIOR WOMAN AND PEGASUS RESIN STATUE Now here¹s a stuntwoman anyone can appreciate! This bedazzling blonde sword-wielding Valkyrie stands securely on her pure white winged horse Pegasus. A gorgeous blend of Norse and Greek mythology guaranteed to warm the blood of any scholar of ancient times. Painted and ready to display. (4432/66725) (CAUT: 4) Model $50.00 HORROR OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH WALL RELIEF Lady Death and Chaos! Comics fans everywhere will not want to miss this truly remarkable and unique item. The limited edition Lady Death Wall Relief measures 10² wide by 13² tall, and was created by Moore Creations. Fully-painted, it depicts the Mistress of the Dark Realm in all her glory and devastating beauty (as seen on the cover of Lady Death #1). This elegant, fine art piece will make a perfect gift for the Chaos! fan who wants only the best! (8734) Wall Relief $99.00 *********** MOVIES & TV ALIEN FIGURE KIT What is it about the Alien creature that inspires such terror? This detailed kit lets you examine the evidence from all angles including the horrific skeletal spines, voracious teeth and mouth (Ahhh!), and the patina of omnipresent slime (Eeew!). Assembly and painting required. (598/30096) (CAUT: 4) Kit $12.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BABYLON 5 SPACE STATION MODEL KIT The 2.5 million tons of spinning metal have been immortalized in this highly detailed, full- color modeling kit featuring a turnable center section and display base. Assembly and painting required. (89/85-3622) Space Station $22.00 **************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RESIN STATUE A specialty market exclusive! A beautifully sculpted and prepainted resin statue worthy of this generation¹s Slayer. Based on the likeness of Sarah Michelle Gellar, this Buffy stands on a custom rock-strewn base with Buffy gravestone logo and an undead hand grasping from below. A fitting tribute to the woman who made the lavender sweater combat gear. Limited to 3,000. Painted and ready to display. (CAUT: 4) Statue $129.95 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE ROBOT & DR. SMITH KIT Whether the words ³Never fear...Smith is here!² inspired confidence or dread, Lost in Space fans will appreciate this kit of that oddball duo Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris) and the Robot in an Aurora-style box. Styrene kit. Assembly and painting required. (6243/5019) (CAUT: 4) Kit $24.95 MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000 PEWTER SET A sequel for the fans who gave Moore creations a thumbs up to their previous MST3K models. Everything looks classy in pewter, even those critics of schlock horror movies ‹ Servo (2²) and Crow T. Robot (2 1/2²). Cast in durable pewter, these elegant effigies will complement those Oscar and Golden Globe awards in your house to perfection. Because there¹s no business like schlock business! Officially licensed by Universal Studios. Limited to 5,000 sets. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $49.95 ROCKETEER RESIN STATUE Sculpted by Kent Melton, this 14 1/2² (with base) bronze-colored cold-cast porcelain statue of the Rocketeer is even more striking on the custom Art Deco base. With such realistic detail on the rocket, helmet, and costume, you¹ll think he¹s preparing to launch right off the Empire State Building! Painted and ready for display. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $150.00 STARS OF THE MONTH THE X-FILES: MULDER & SCULLY RESIN BUSTS Extraordinarily detailed resin busts of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully sculpted by Greg Aronowitz. These hand-painted busts each measure approximately 10² tall, and feature the striking likenesses of The X-Files stars David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. Each comes in its own protective collector¹s box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. Limited to 5,000. (7278) FOX MULDER (XF1002/STAR08664)‹Bust $169.00 DANA SCULLY (XF1001/STAR08663)‹Bust $169.00 ***************** NASCAR MCDONALD¹S RACING TEAM COLLECTOR MODEL SET These aren¹t some Happy Meal toys. These full color beauties are 1:25 scale reproductions of three NASCAR McDonald¹s team autos. Set includes red Happy Meal Taurus with Ronald McDonald on hood, blue Mac Tonight Taurus with Golden Arch on hood, and gold NASCAR 50th Anniversary Taurus with NASCAR logo and Golden Arch on hood. And as a bonus dessert treat, all three cars have Reese¹s Peanut Butter Logo on back. Did somebody say McDonald¹s? Painting required. Limited Edition. (89/30116) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $29.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS CANTINA BAND MEMBER RESIN BUST A tribute to a ³jizz² playing legend (who was only stuck in that dive cantina because of some unfortunate business dealings with Jabba the Hutt). This prepainted resin bust sculpted by Greg Aronowitz. captures the soulful horn player with instrument in mouth and features detailed renderings of hands, head, and musical device. A perfect tribute to the exotic aliens who play cool John Williams tunes. Painted and ready to display. (7278) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Bust $179.00 VIDEO GAMES FINAL FANTASY VII HIGHWIND RESIN STATUE A truly original addition to the canon of sci-fi and fantasy vehicles. This is the funky aerodynamically composite transport of the Final Fantasy VII ‹ in a pre-painted, ready-to- assemble model. Sculpted by Japanese artist Tsuyoshi Maeda, this fantastic statue features the intricate propellers, gears, flaps, and saucy High Wind pin-up logo envisioned in the original. Makes other space vehicles and airships look tame. Measures 30cm x 12cm x 13cm plus stand. (598/77103) (CAUT: 4) Model $250.00 PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION BABES NATALIE PORTMAN POSTER A poster of the elegant Natalie Partman, starring as Queen Amidala in the upcoming Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Makes you wonder again, why does Annakin goes over to the Dark Side? Measures 24² x 36². (4138) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT POSTER We know what she does in the summers during her Party of Five break. Jennifer Love Hewitt plays certified cool horror flick heroines and poses for sultry posters like these. Summer vacation never looked more fun. Measures 24² x 36². (4138) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 LINDA CARTER WONDER WOMAN POSTER Quoth Wonder Woman editor Maureen McTigue ‹ ³Remember guys. Always look directly into her eyes. Don¹t wander.² So behave yourselves or the Princess will be forced to compel proper etiquette with her lasso. Measures 24² x 36². (4138) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 BASEBALL MARK MCGWIRE 70TH HOME RUN CELEBRATION SET High fly ball. It¹s going deep! It could be...Yes, it¹s a home run for Mark McGwire. Whoa! There just went another one! When will he stop! Celebrate McGwire¹s record- breaking Home Run 62 and the awesome Home Run 70 in this 20² x 16² double-matted collage featuring two large full-color 8² x 10² photos of McGwire hitting each one out of the park. Features the date of each home run. (7889) (CAUT: 4) Collage, 20x16, FC MSRP: $12.00 SAMMY SOSA/MARK MCGWIRE HOME RUN RACE SET Baseball hero Sammy Sosa together with Mark MgGwire, each hitting their final home runs of the 1998 season. This 20² x 16² double-matted collage features a full-color 8² x 10² photo of Sammy hitting #66 and another 8² x 10² photo of Mark hitting #70. Perfect for your personal Hall of Fame. (7889) (CAUT: 4) Collage, 20x16, FC MSRP: $12.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRES SLAYER BUFFY AND ANGEL COUPLE POSTER The gorgeous Buffy Sommers stands proudly in a beautiful lavender gown with her ³beau,² the vampire Angel, in a classic tuxedo. How come my school dance wasn¹t like this? (932/1883) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 JAMES BOND FROM RUSSIAN WITH LOVE SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH A full-color reproduction of the second Bond film From Russia with Love, arguably the best 007 cinematic ever. The slogan says it all ‹ ³His new enemies. His new women. His new adventures!² Signed by actor Desmond Llewelyn (Q). Measures approximately 16² x 20². Comes matted with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 1,500. (4059) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 16x20, FC $80.00 FOOTBALL JOHN ELWAY 300TH TOUCHDOWN PASS PHOTO AND EVENT COVER A double-matted collage featuring an 8² x 10² photo of the Bronco quarterback celebrating his 300th touchdown pass (only Dan Marino and Fran Tarkenton are ahead of him). Also comes with an event cover postmarked from Miami, Florida. And they said he should retire last year! (7889) (CAUT: 4) Collage, 12x16, FC MSRP: $15.00 MISCELLANEOUS ³GOT FLIES?² POSTER For a truly great source of protein and other nutrients, nothing beats the common housefly. So if you¹re a little green under the gills, saddle up to the nearest pond and ask for them by name! Goes great with milk. (932/1888) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC, 24x36, FC $5.00 STAR TREK STAR TREK LIMITED EDITION CHROMIUM PRINTS The man and his starship both captured in two beautiful prints using a patented process combining foiling, etching, and plastic to give them a three-dimensional glow. Choose from Captain Kirk on the bridge or the original Enterprise (NCC-1701) floating before a fiery nebula. The coppers shimmer, the golds gleam, and the figures are outlined with an otherworldly aura. Neither have looked any better. Both measure 11² x 14² and come in a black matte. Limited to 10,000 each. (4460) (CAUT: 4) CAPTAIN KIRK (ST-1C)‹Print, 11x14, FC MSRP: $12.99 ENTERPRISE (ST-5C)‹Print, 11x14, FC MSRP: $12.99 STAR TREK: VOYAGER SEVEN OF NINE LIMITED CHROMIUM PRINT Okay, Trekkers ‹ which Star Trek franchise woman most deserves to be enshrined in the brand-new print technology combining etching and foil for a subtle three-dimensional effect? Any votes for the silvery siren Seven of Nine? Comes in a black matte. Limited to 10,000. (4460/ST-9C) (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x14, FC MSRP: $12.99 WRESTLING WCW/NWO PHOTO GOLD NITRO CARDS It¹s true ‹ everything that Goldberg and Kevin Nash touch turns to Photo Gold. These two 11 1/4² x 9 1/2² sets, each in a laminated folder feature a Photo Gold sculpted card of one of the top stars of the WCW/nWo, the league and Nitro logo, and a facsimile signature. Plus, the back of each reversible set shows the stats and history of each player, also in Photo Gold. Choose from Goldberg (WCW) or Kevin Nash (nWo). Isn¹t that better than getting sucker punched in the gut? (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. GOLDBERG‹Set, 11x9 MSRP: $30.00 KEVIN NASH‹Set, 11x9 MSRP: $30.00 MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE BASEBALL 1998 BASEBALL LATEST NEWS HUMMEL FIGURINES Extra, extra! Read all about it! Baseball enjoys record-breaking year in 1998! Celebrate McGwire¹s record-breaking Home Run #62 and the 1998 New York Yankees World Series victory with these two nostalgic-style figurines. Each features ³Latest News Hummel Figurine² reading about the landmark achievement in the hometown paper, complete with original date. Choose from McGwire¹s home run 62 announced in the St. Louis Dispatch or the Yankees World Series sweep over San Diego in the New York Daily News. (4497) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. MCGWIRE/DISPATCH (151434)‹Figurine $330.00 YANKEES/DAILY NEWS (151417)‹Figurine $330.00 BEANIES & PLUSHES LIMITED TREASURES PREMIUM PRO SERIES 1 & 2 BEARS A 9 1/2² premium plush bean bear with each NFL superstar¹s name and number embroidered on the back, as well as a colorful team name on the front, is now available in this super-cuddly assortment with randomly inserted ³chase² bears. Series 1 includes the following 12 players: Mark Brunell, Steve Young, Deion Sanders, Barry Sanders, Randy Moss, Terrell Davis, Brett Favre, Drew Bledsoe, Dan Marino, Peyton Manning, Doug Flutie, and Charles Woodson. Series 2 includes Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, John Elway, Ryan Leaf, Charlie Batch, Keyshawn Johnson, Eddie George, Jamal Anderson, Jake Plummer, Vinny Testaverde, and Randall Cunningham. These bears definitely bring a touch of softness to this rough sport. (4533) (CAUT: 4) SERIES 1‹Bear SRP: $19.95Ea. SERIES 2‹Bear SRP: $19.95Ea. SALVINO BIG BAMMER SET Baseball¹s greatest heroes are now immortalized in a new series of Bammers, featuring really ³big² hitters including Derek Jeter, Mark McGwire, Alex Rodriguez, Ken Griffey Jr., Sammy Sosa, Mike Piazza, Nomar Garciaparra, and J.D. Crew. Appealing to baseball fans and collectors alike, this is one grand slam of a set! (4385) (CAUT: 4) Set (x8) $104.00 SALVINO Œ99 OPENING DAY RELEASE BASEBALL BAMMER SET Salvino has done it again. Baseball sensations Derek Jeter, Mo Vaughn, Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa, J.D. Crew, Randy Johnson, David Wells, Karry Wood, Mike Piazza, Albert Belle, Jeff Bagwell, and Nomar Garciaparra have been exquisitely immortalized in this new Bammer series honoring the Œ99 baseball season opener. With these Bammers, you can bring all the thrills of this exciting day into your own home! (4385) (CAUT: 4) Set (x12) $84.00 CELEBRITY BEARS Bears #18-21 of the 9² mystery celebrity bear are being released. Will these clues be enough for you to guess their identities? Choose from #18 (Canadian singer of Titanic theme), #19 (Indiana Jones star), #20 (90s homemaker), and #21 (Home Improvement star). (4486) (CAUT: 4) STAR #18 (CANADIAN SINGER)‹Bean Bag $9.00 STAR #19 (MOVIE STAR)‹Bean Bag $9.00 STAR #20 (HOMEMAKER)‹Bean Bag $9.00 STAR #21 (SITCOM STAR)‹Bean Bag $9.00 FURBY BUDDIES BEAN BAGS Still searching for the elusive Furby? Wander no more! Previews has the latest Furbies ‹ Furby Buddies bean bags. Like the originals, these lovable creatures have the distinctive big blue lidded eyes, yellow beak, and their own special names. Perfect for collecting or just hugging and loving. Available in six varieties. (4273/70-700) (CAUT: 4) Bean bag SRP: $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MYSTERICAL TREASURES ZODIAC BEAN BEARS Previously Offered in Previews Update #361. Why spend money on the Psychic Friends Network? At last, there¹s an astrologically correct advisor in life who always understands ‹ the Zodiac Bear. Each sign has its own colored bear with the sign icon, traditional symbol, name, and date range emblazoned on the front. Choose from 12 signs, each with holographic hang tag to ensure authenticity. Limited to 16,800. (4519) (CAUT: 4) Bean Bag SRP: $14.00Ea. **************** PUFFKINS PLUSHES The four latest additions of the ultra soft Pukkfins collectible bean bag line. Scheduled to be released are Squawk the Parrot, Happy the Smiley Face, Shaggs the Dog, and Lenny the Leopard. (4446) (CAUT: 4) SQUAWK‹Bean bag $8.00 HAPPY‹Bean bag $8.00 SHAGGS‹Bean bag $8.00 LENNY‹Bean bag $8.00 RUGRATS BEAN BAGS Those rambunctious Rugrats are at it again! Get the latest four character bean bags based on the beloved Rugrats TV show on Nickelodeon. Choose from Dil, Lil, Phil, and Susie. (374) (CAUT: 4) DIL (37403)‹Bean Bag $5.00 LIL (37404)‹Bean Bag $5.00 PHIL (37405)‹Bean Bag $5.00 SUSIE (37406)‹Bean Bag $5.00 DISNEY¹S TARZAN BEAN BAGS It¹s a jungle out there, and you need all the friends you can get. Swinging in from Disney¹s new animated Tarzan movie are three bean bag beasts ‹ the Baboon, Tantor, and Terk. Get them before a stampede starts! (374) (CAUT: 4) BABOON (42638)‹Bean Bag $5.00 TANTOR (42639)‹Bean Bag $5.00 TERK (42640)‹Bean Bag $5.00 TOTAL TROLLERS BEANIES Goodbye tummy jewel. Hello neon hair. Good luck trolls take on a modern attitude in the new 7" Total Trollers beanies. With jazzy shades, comb, and fluorescent spiky ³dos,² these alternative trolls will make your cubicle a star attraction. Choose from a mix of hair colors. (7180/TT-1005) (CAUT: 4) Beanies $6.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ATTITUDE BEARS Previously offered in Previews Update #361. Cuddle up with attitude! Presenting the first ³100% Whoop Ass² bear. Each bear features the name and logo of a WWF star and the ³Whoop Ass² saying on the back! Choose from black ³Stone Cold,² black ³Austin 3:16,² black ³Generatic,² blue ³The Rock,² white ³Sable,² red ³Kane,² and purple ³Valvens.² (59) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bear MSRP: $10.00Ea. **************** WCW NITRO BEARS & WOLVES Do you want bears that growl? Then wrestle down the competetion for the new WCW Nitros Bears and Wolves. This series will cinclude Goldberg, Sting, Kevin Nash, Diamond Dallas Page, Hollywood Hogan, the Four Horemen, Konnan, Nitro Girls, and NWO‹The Pac. Look for special randomly inserted gold emroidered versions. A collection worth howling over! (476) (CAUT: 4) Bear MSRP: $5.99Ea. DC COMICS BATMAN COIN BANK Don¹t take chances on the shaky Gotham City banking system. Hire out the Dark Knight to protect your hard-earned income. This beautiful 8 1/4² ceramic bank portrays the torso of the Golden Age style Batman racing to the scene of another crime. Comes in photo gift box. Where else can you find such dedication to crime prevention? (4458/2704) (CAUT: 4) Coin Bank $15.00 BATMAN MUG This playful 4 3/4² ceramic mug is textured like the gray granite of the Gotham City architecture, and the handle is shaped like Golden Age Batman rappelling down the side. Also features striking yellow and black Batman logo. Comes in photo gift box. (4458/2703) (CAUT: 4) Mug $12.00 BATMAN SALT & PEPPER SHAKER Fun, colorful, historic, and easy to tell apart! One container is shaped like the Golden Age Batman, and the other is shaped like a gray tombstone emblazoned by the Batman logo. Both fit together for tight storage. Not for use in utility belts. Shakers measure approximately 5² tall. (4458/2702) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $15.00 SUPERMAN MUG This charming full-color ceramic mug features the Superman ³S² logo on a sky-blue background with a handle shaped like Superman in flight. Up, up, and away! Comes in photo gift box. (4458/2603) (CAUT: 4) Mug $12.00 KISS KISS ZIPPO LIGHTERS Whether you¹re calling for an encore or lighting up a smoke before the concert, no KISS fan will want to be without one of these beauties. Each black matte Zippo shows one of the neon-lit band member from their classic 70s solo albums and includes signatures. Choose from Ace, Gene, Paul, Peter, or get all four in one set. (7294) (CAUT: 4) ACE (218KS600)‹Lighter $31.95 GENE (218KS602)‹Lighter $31.95 PAUL (218KS603)‹Lighter $31.95 PETER (218KS601)‹Lighter $31.95 ALL 4 (KISS-4)‹Set (x4) $127.80 KISS PSYCHO CIRCUS COIN Hey, you can¹t leave the craziest circus of all time without a souvenir! This righteous 2 1/2² bronze coin commemorating the super hot 1998 Kiss Psycho Circus tour shows psycho fan on one side and Kiss logo with special band-member logos on the other. Comes in a red velvet case. Limited to 2,500. (4419) (CAUT: 4) Coin MSRP: $39.95 KISS PSYCHO CIRCUS LIMITED EDITION 24KT GOLD PLATED COIN YO-YO Take one of the greatest rock bands of all time and combine with one of hottest toy crazes and what do you get? A super stellar limited edition 24kt yo-yo. With gold plated coin art embedded into each yo-yo, it¹s hard to know whether to take it out for a spin or display it in plexiglass. Choose from Ace, Gene, Paul, or Peter. (4419) (CAUT: 4) ACE (250AFPC)‹Yo-yo SRP: $44.95 GENE (250GSPC)‹ Yo-yo SRP: $44.95 PAUL (250PSPC)‹ Yo-yo SRP: $44.95 PETER (250PCPC)‹ Yo-yo SRP: $44.95 LOONEY TUNES LOONEY TUNES DEVIL MAY HARE FIGURINE Based on the 1954 Warner Bros. Cartoon ³Devil May Hare.² When the Tasmanian Devil invades Bugs Bunny¹s hole, Bugs must think of a way to distract the Devil from his next meal. His solution is a mail-order ³lonely lady Devil² bride. As portrayed in this exquisite figurine, the ³beautiful² couple have met and are just about to walk (uh, tear) down the aisle. Measures 6² high. Limited to 10,000. (4497/45122) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Figurine $175.00 MICKEY MOUSE MICKEY MOUSE VINTAGE ANIMATED SHORTS LIMITED EDITION FIGURINES Two limited edition figurines spotlighting the famous late twenties shorts that put Walt Disney on the cinema map. Each full-color figurine reproduces a scene from the movie (with vintage style Mickey) before a backdrop featuring the art of the original movie poster. Choose from 1928¹s Steamboat Willie (from the first-ever Mickey Mouse cartoon) or 1929¹s Jungle Rhythm (Mickey and elephant). These limited edition pieces feature specially designed packaging along with a Certificate of Authenticity and a commemorative logo coin embedded in the box. Jungle Rhythm limited to 1,929 sets. (587) (CAUT: 4) STEAMBOAT WILLIE (314390)‹Figurine $40.00 JUNGLE RHYTHM (480878)‹Figurine $40.00 PEANUTS PEANUTS DANCING SNOOPY PENDULUM WALL CLOCK A sprightly analog wall clock with two Woodstocks and Snoopy on the face, and Snoopy¹s swinging legs as the pendulum. You can almost hear the famous Charlie Brown soundtrack. (8135/14-505) (CAUT: 4) Clock $30.00 PEANUTS SNOOPY DOG HOUSE MINIATURE RESIN CLOCK While you¹re trying to cram 40 hours worth of life into just 24 hours, remember that there is a better way ‹ the life of the Beagle. But until you have enough money to retire, enjoy this colorful modeled analog clock of Snoopy gazing at the universe from his rooftop. Features Woodstock clock face. (8135/14-507) (CAUT: 4) Clock $25.00 JOE COOL AT SCHOOL LIMITED EDITION FIGURINE Joe Cool (a.k.a. Snoopy) is at his trendsetting best in this limited edition figurine. Here, he¹s stopped off in the school yard to be admired by a pack of adoring Woodstocks (wonder why they¹re all wearing sunglasses?) Limited to 2,500. (6356/6603) (CAUT: 4) Figurine $85.00 SNOOPY ³JOE NO-PRIDE² LIMITED EDITION FIGURINE When it comes to golf, even Joe Cool must sacrifice trivial concerns like self-pride to the greater good ‹ a winning score. In this figurine, when Charlie asks if Snoopy resents being severely handicapped, he succinctly replies ³Joe No-Pride.² Limited to 2,500. (6356/6604) (CAUT: 4) Figurine $65.00 POKÉMON POKÉMON KEYCHAIN Once you¹ve captured your Pokémon, you don't want to lose them! With these pocket- sized keychains, you¹ll always know where your ³Pocket Monsters² are. (6328/751-0) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $5.00 STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE GLOW GIFT BOXES Bring the inner light of the Force to your own bedroom. Featuring the debut of a new technology, these photographic pieces are deigned to glow in the dark in full color! Choose from the 75-piece hard plastic gift set of Heroes, Vilalins, and Droids, or the 69-piece gift set with Star Wars characters, wall glows, stars, and laser bursts. (7831) (CAUT: 4) HEROES/VILLAINS/DROIDS (70046)‹Set (x75) $14.95 CHARACTERS (70050)‹Set (x69) $14.95 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 POSTCARD SETS A set of cool Star Wars art from the new movie at a reasonable price. You can even mail one out if you¹re feeling generous. Choose from set of 36 4² x 6² postcards or set of 10 11² x 14² postcards. (449) 4² x 6²‹Set (x36) $36.00 11² x 14²‹Set (x10) $41.00 WRESTLING WCW AUTOGRAPHED PLAQUES Measuring 12² x 15², these awesome black-marble colored plaques capture the power of the WCW stars with a full-color signed 8² x 10² glossy, a 3² x 4² action photo, and an autographed plaque. Each plaque comes with the WCW logo, wrestler name, and Certificate of Authenticity. Choose from Bret Hart and Kevin Nash. (6127) (CAUT: 4) BRET HART‹Plaque $60.00 KEVIN NASH‹Plaque $60.00 ZIPPO LIGHTERS BLOODY BULL SKULL ZIPPO LIGHTER Not for the faint of heart, this demonic Zippo features a dead bull skull in the aftermath of a bloody ritual. Black matte lighter. (7294) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Lighter $27.95 DEVILGIRL ZIPPO LIGHTER The black matte Zippo with the red-hot bike-ridin¹ Devil Babe! Gentlemen, start your engines! (7294) (CAUT: 4) Lighter $24.95 YO-YOS OFFERED AGAIN ******************* All Yomega Yo-yos were previously offered in Previews Update #361. ********************** O/A YOMEGA ALL STAR ULTRA YO-YO Better weighted than competing yo-yos for more accurate spinning maneuvers and classic tricks, the All Star features a great design for beginning yo-yoers and experts alike. Available in four traditional colors. Trick sheet and extra string included. (9036/1600Y) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo SRP: $4.00 O/A YOMEGA FIRESTORM WING YO-YO With its special patented transaxle system, the Firestorm can spin three times longer than average yo-yos for better and more intricate tricks! The special wing-shape design allows for more string tricks! Packaged with a trick book and extra string. (9036/1410Y) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo SRP: $7.69 O/A YOMEGA X-BRAIN WING YO-YO The X-Brain carries with it the tradition of the Yomega patented brain technology with its special automatic return feature. With a brain of its own, this yo-yo is not only great for tricks, but can also make anyone look like a pro! And the wing-shaped design makes even more tricks possible. (9036/1555Y) (CAUT: 4) Yo-Yo SRP: $9.39 LAST MINUTE ADDITIONS STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE Merchandise SWPM DELUXE LATEX MASKS These super deluxe latex masks bring to life some of the most fascinating characters from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Choose from Boss Nass, Jar Jar Binks, Darth Maul, Nute Gunray, Sebula, and Watto. Perfect for Halloween and a great way to get into the Star Wars spirit! (8847) (CAUT: 4) BOSS NASS (2586)‹Mask $30.00 JAR JAR BINKS (2537)‹Mask $30.00 DARTH MAUL (2541)‹Mask $30.00 NUTE GUNRAY (2591)‹Mask $30.00 SEBULA (2546)‹Mask $30.00 WATTO (2544)‹Mask $30.00 SWPM LIGHT SABERS Relive those exciting, action-packed light saber duels of Darth Maul, Obi Wan Kenobi, and Qui-Gon Jinn with these awesome light sabers. You¹ll have a blast pretending to be your favorite Phantom Menace hero or villain in your own duels! Choose from the double- bladed light saber, Obi Wan Kenobi¹s blue light saber, or Qui-Gon Jinn¹s green light saber. Makes a perfect addition to your Star Wars merchandise collection. (8847) (CAUT: 4) DOUBLE-BLADED (1613)‹Light Saber $13.00 OBI WAN KENOBI BLUE (1643)‹Light Saber $8.00 QUI-GON JINN GREEN (1638)‹Light Saber $8.00 Books SWPM LIMITED EDITION JOURNAL You¹ll rest easier knowing that in this limited edition journal featuring a collage from Star Wars: Episode I‹The Phantom Menace, your secret thoughts and dreams are well protected by the ever-present guardians of the Force. All journals contain 160 pages of fine-ruled paper, are serial-numbered, and include a tasseled bookmark along with wallet cards or bookplates. (Antioch Publishing) (8790/81841) (CAUT: 4) Journal $10.99 SWPM TASSELED BOOKMARKS You¹ll never lose your place with these tassled bookmarks nestled snuggly within the pages of your favorite books. Available in the following five Phantom Menace character designs: Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi, C-3PO/R2-D2, and Darth Maul. (Antioch Publishing) (8790/602198) (CAUT: 4) Bookmarks SRP: $1.69Ea. SUPPLIES SECTION COMIC COLLECTOR STARTER KIT Collecting comics should mean more than chucking your back issues under your bed, or dealing with ripped covers and torn pages. These are your treasures, for crying out loud! And you will appreciate them in years to come! Do the smart thing, and stock up on these supplies to keep your collectibles in sharp, tip-top shape. ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A CC CURRENT BOARDS Whether you're presenting at a comics show, entertaining friends, or marveling at your completed comic runs, 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! Boards measure 6 3/4" x 10 1/2". (SUPPLY115) Board PI O/A CC CURRENT POLYETHYLENE BAGS These 2 mil. polyethylene bags with 1 1/2" flaps help to protect your comics from dust, dirt, troublesome fingerprints, careless tearing, and unsympathetic elements! Bags measure 6 7/8" x 10 1/2". (SUPPLY105) Bags PI O/A COMICARE LONG COMIC BOX This durable, "oyster white" box comes with double-walled bottoms with single-walled box lids. (SUPPLY123) Box PI O/A WHITE PLASTIC TITLE DIVIDERS Everyone know that when you keep those boxes of comic books organized, they're much easier to browse through! With these dividers you can easily flip through your box to quickly find the title you want. (SUPPLY033) Divider PI O/A CURRENT 2-MIL MYLITES The best raw plastic material available for permanent protection and storage! At 2-mil, these are twice as thick as ordinary Mylites! Resistant to aging, decomposition, moisture, oxygen, and gas penetration; not affected by fungus, mold, or mildew; and immune to insect and rodent attack. (SUPPLY497) Mylite PI O/A ULTRA PRO 9 POCKET PAGE For the ultimate in safe storage and lifetime protection for your valuable cards, trust in these acid-free (no PVC) 9-Pocket pages. These pages‹made of heavyweight polypropylene material‹are contoured and notched to fit easily into albums. Features UV barriers for added protection, and super strong welds that will not cold crack. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (CAUT: 3) Page PI O/A ULTRA PRO COLLECTORS CARDS NAVY ALBUM This 3" D-ring album is ideal for collectors who want to take extra precautions for their collections when they take them on the road. Made from recycled chipboard, this Ultra Pro album contains no PVC, and features thumb notched spine label holders with ID inserts, a 3/8" foam padded cover, and extra strong reinforced hinges. NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., UK, and Canada. (SUPPLY254) (CAUT: 3) Album PI ********************