PREVIEWS VOL. 9 #5 PREMIERE VENDORS PREVIEWS HOME PAGE PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #7 (PREVIEWS VOL. IX #7) 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 July catalog for August/September/October shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME IX #7 July will be poppin¹ like a firecracker! Filled with an explosive mix of incendiary products, July¹s Previews will singe your fingers like a hot sparkler ‹ it¹s that hot, folks! Inside: a sparkling selection of products based on some of your favorite characters and subjects along with some of the coolest stuff on the face of the earth! And it¹s all served up to you a good two months in advance! Previews is your 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 smashing 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! With specially-designed sections, these five "big guns" provide you with all the information you need to stay up-to-date on your favorite characters. € Wizard: Publishers of Wizard, InQuest Gamer, ToyFare, and more! 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Catalog, 8.5x11, 400+pg, PC $2.95 PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM BOOKLET VOLUME IX #7 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 June 1999 for items on sale in September, 1999. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME IX #7 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 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR ANNUAL #1 by Alex Maleev, Pop Mhan, Dave Ross, Mel Rubi, Mark Schultz, Ian Edginton, and Tom Biondolillo; cover by Jae Lee When Aliens vs. Predator first appeared, it shattered sales records. Now, the magic is back with this super-sized special, featuring five stories written and drawn by some of the best Aliens and Predator artists! For the first time, the top AvP drawing talent has the opportunity to tell their stories, their way. This Annual also features pinups by surprise guest artists. Don¹t miss out on this ultimate showdown! On sale July 7 FC, 48pg $4.95 BONELLI COMICS DYLAN DOG #5 (OF 6) by Tiziano Sclavi and Angelo Stano; cover by Mike Mignola For one young woman named Morgana it seems as if zombies have taken over the world. She needs help and it looks like there¹s only one man who can help her, Dylan Dog. Unfortunately she¹s having trouble finding Dylan and he¹s having trouble finding her. Will they get together before it¹s too late to solve this undead mystery? On sale July 7 b&w, 96pg (5 of 6) $4.95 MARTIN MYSTERY #5 (of 6) by Alfredo Castelli and Giancarlo Alessandrini After making an amazing discovery in Belize, Professor Howard has disappeared. The only clue left to point the way is a note he wrote to his daughter where he claimed that because of his discovery he would be punished by Ra. Not knowing what to do, Professor Howard¹s daughter turns to Martin Mystery for help. Now it¹s up to Martin to find the missing professor and solve the mystery of Ra! On sale July 14 b&w, 128pg (5 of 6) $4.95 NATHAN NEVER #5 (OF 6) by Michele Medda and Nicola Mari; cover by Arthur Adams A Goth pop star named Tadeusz is driving young people to imitate vampires and kill people. When a young girl named Mina is inducted into Tadeusz¹ army of darkness, Nathan Never is hired to track her down and bring her back. Will he be able to save her before she loses her soul? Join Nathan Never as he journeys into the shadows and find out. On sale July 21 b&w, 112pg (5 of 6) $4.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO... #5 (OF 6) by Randy Stradley, David Michelinie, Carmine Infantino, Rudy Nebres, Bob McLeod, and Tom Palmer; cover by Ralph McQuarrie This black-and-white reprint collects Marvel Star Wars issues #86‹³The Alderaan Factor² and Annual #2‹ ³Shadeshine² On sale July 28 b&w, 96pg (5 of 6) PI BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #35: HEART OF DARKNESS #1 (OF 8) by Hiroaki Samura; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito The enemy of my enemy is my friend? Or is he just another enemy? That¹s what Rin and Manji are trying to find out when they visit the headquarters of the mysterious Akagi assassins. It¹s clear that the beautiful Hyakurin and her deadly colleagues are not the little rag-tag band they describe themselves as. But who¹s pulling the strings, and is it worth working together with them no matter who that is, so long as they can destroy Kagehisa Anotsu and the Itto-ryu? On sale July 28 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 32pg (1 of 8) $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #14 This month Dark Horse Extra brings you the first installment of an all-new Hellboy strip by Mike Mignola! Also in this issue, things heat up in ³Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Playing with Fire² by Christopher Golden and Hector Gomez, and Alfredo Castelli and Giancarlo Alessandrini offer up a one-shot, ³Martin Mystery: The Mystery of the Buttered Slice of Bread.² This big, four-page tabloid also features the complete scoop on every Dark Horse title coming in August, plus a poster spotlighting the cover art from Mike Mignola¹s Hellboy: Box Full of Evil #1. Measures 14-3/4² x 21-1/2², folded to 14-3/4² x 10-3/4². On sale July 14 FC, 4pg PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL #3 (of 3) by Christopher Golden, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea; cover by Jeff Matsuda It all comes down to this, sports fans! In the ring to my left: The Hollower‹vampire¹s only natural predator other than the Slayer! And in the ring to my right: Angel‹champion of the undead, ex-boyfriend of the Slayer, and one all-around bad mother! Place your bets now, Œcause this one¹s gonna get nasty! From the pages of the monthly hit, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, comes Angel‹vampire hero and hunky heartthrob. On sale July 14 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Direct) $2.95 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) (Newsstand) $2.95 DARK HORSE PRESENTS #145 By Eric Luke, H.M. Baker, Phil Amara, Carlo G. Barberi, Mark Henry, others, cover by Michiko Stehrenberger Ghost embarks on a one-woman crusade to end a gang war that threatens to tear apart Arcadia, in ³The Woes of Sinful Bachelors.² Manga fans will want to check out chapter 2 of Burglar Girls, an affectionate send-up of the Japanese comics and anime we all know and love. And in ³Dark Exorcism,² the masked witch-priestess Shabrkena takes on an entire village of demons. Super-heroes, satire, and sorcery all in one cool package! On sale July 21 b&w, 32pg $2.95 DISNEY¹S TARZAN #2 (OF 2) Written by Greg Ehrbar and Illustrated by Mario Cortes Dark Horse presents the second half of the comics adaptation of the most eagerly awaited animated motion picture of the summer. Inspired by Edgar Rice Burroughs¹ beloved jungle tale and adapted from the film for comics by Greg Ehrbar and artfully illustrated by Mario Cortes, be sure to catch this one before it swings away. On sale July14 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS TP by Hiroaki Samura Manji, the immortal samurai, is condemned to a life of combat until he slays a thousand evil men. He works as bodygaurd for Rin, a young owmn who seeks to avenge mer father's murder at the hands of the deadly Kagehisa Onotsu. But even with Manji's instruction, will Rin ever be able to stand against such a powerful and ruthless adversary? And in her consuming quest for vengeance, does she risk becoming like him? On sale August 25 SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $14.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #11 by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham; cover by Jeff Matsuda Summer sizzles as Buffy and her pals continue their quest to stem the tide of evil that is rampant on Earth! In this action-packed issue, Selke and the Doctor continue their scheming and hit upon the solution to Selke¹s ³cosmetic² complaints. Meanwhile, a jilted student at Sunnydale High learns a valuable lesson in gender relations. All the monsters and mayhem of the hit television show, captured in a monthly comic. This July, when things are heating up outside, kick back with the coolest comic around! On sale July 28 FC, 32pg (Direct) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Newsstand) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1-5 & THE ORIGIN #1-3 by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, Joe Bennett, Christopher Golden, and Rick Ketcham; covers by various FC, 32pg, issue #1 (Newsstand photo) (2nd printing) $2.95 FC, 32pg, issue #2 (Newsstand photo) (2nd printing) $2.95 FC, 32pg, issue #3 (Direct art cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg, issue #3 (Newsstand photo) $2.95 FC, 32pg, issue #4 (Direct art cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg, issue #4 (Newsstand photo) $2.95 FC, 32pg, issue #5 (Newsstand photo) $2.95 FC 32pg, Origin #1 (Direct art cover) . . . $2.95 FC 32pg, Origin #1 (Newsstand photo) . . . $2.95 FC 32pg, Origin #2 (Direct art cover) . . . $2.95 FC 32pg, Origin #2 (Newsstand photo) . . . $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS¹ TARZAN: CARSON OF VENUS TP by Darko Macan and Igor Kordey; cover by Igor Kordey The insidious cult of the Loveking is spreading through Carson Napier's kingdom on the ocean world of Venus. If Carson can't break the Loveking's spell, the balance of power on Venus will be shattered and the woman Carson loves will be lost to him forever-but a jungle howl from a faraway world signals the arrival of a powerful ally, Tarzan, whom Carson will desperately need to avert disaster on his adopted planet! Also included in this volume is Tarzan: A Tale of Mugambi, never before collected! On sale August 11 SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS¹ TARZAN‹THE SAVAGE HEART #4 (of 4) by Allan Gross and Mike Grell; covers by Mike Grell Tarzan has alienated himself from the surface world, become a fugitive wanted for murder. He¹s alienated himself from the human and semi-human tribes of Pellucidar, become a social outcast and a traitor. What is there left for him to do, but wander into the vast, unknown wilderness at the Earth¹s core, into the realm of legend. On sale July 7 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 MYSTERYMEN #1 by Bob Burden, Steve Sadowski, and Chris McLoughlin Sunday morning. A bleak Brooklyn shipping scrapyard. Three Mysterymen engage in a seemingly futile game of cat-and-mouse with a mysterious monster that is apparently indestructible but too slow to be menacing. Issue #1 of the comic that spawned this summer¹s blockbuster movie! On sale June 16 FC, 32pg $2.95 GHOST #11 by Chris Warner, Ryan Benjamin; cover by Ryan Benjamin Back in Arcadia, and moved into swanky new digs, Ghost finally confronts the source of all of her rage against men. But has her rage been the reason for her ghostly rampages Š or just an excuse for her own deadly sins? This issue is pencilled and inked by Phantom Core¹s Ryan Benjamin! On sale July 21 FC, 32pg $2.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL CHILD #2 (OF 2) by Diana Schutz, Tim Sale, and Teddy Kristiansen; painted cover by Tim Sale and Matt Wagner In the not-too-distant future, Stacy idles away her life in a personal Hell, tailor made for her by the Devil himself. Faces come and go, and judgment day is rapidly approaching. Her life is near its conclusion, and the Devil¹s cold grasp is now reaching for Stacy¹s only child‹Christine Spar, the inheritor of Hunter Rose¹s ominous mantle. On sale July 28 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BEAN BANDIT #7 (OF 9) by Kenichi Sonoda; lettered by Susie Lee & PC Orz Dangerous liaisons! The mafia information source Bean has an appointment to see is waiting for him with three heavily armed goons. But that¹s nothing compared to the hotel where Minnie-May is waiting to meet Rally. Over there, room service shows up with silencers and laser-sight assassin pistols. There¹s something rotten in the Big Apple, and Rally Vincent¹s about to walk right into the middle of it! On sale July 21 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. b&w, 32pg (7 of 9) $2.95 HEART OF EMPIRE: THE LEGACY OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT #4 (of 9) by Bryan Talbot Luther Arkwright¹s daughter, Princess Victoria, comes into her own when she single- handedly thwarts an assassination attempt on activist Gabriel Shelley. Guns, knives, and hand grenades become toys in her hands, then she becomes putty in Shelley¹s. Meanwhile, papal assassin Father Barberini continues to stalk Victoria¹s mother, the Queen. On sale July 14 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. FC, 32pg (4 of 9) $2.95 MADMAN COMICS #15 by Michael Allred Frank Einstein is finally rescued from the Island of Solitude. The revelations he¹s gained while secluded there come into play as he makes the long journey back to Buzz Town. Reunited with Dr. Flem and the whole gang, a prank that is initiated by G-Man from Hell, Mike Mattress, goes horribly wrong! With the tension between Frank and Mattress at an all-time high, something¹s got to give! And, it does, with tragic results! On sale July 28 FC, 32pg $2.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA¹S SHADOW LADY #10: THE EYES OF A STRANGER #3 (OF 5) by Masakazu Katsura; lettering and retouch by Susie Lee and PC Tomoko After the shocking discovery that Shadow Lady has a rival (and one who claims to be a better cat burglar than Shadow Lady), Aimi also finds that a girl named Lime has come looking for Bright. Even though Aimi knows that she¹ll have to compete with Lime for Bright¹s affections, Aimi can¹t stop herself from helping the girl out a bit when she sees that Bright is not exactly thrilled to see this old acquaintance. On Sale July 14 b&w, 24pg (3 of 5) $2.50 OH MY GODDESS! THE FOURTH GODDESS #3 (of 8) by Kosuke Fujishima; lettered by Susie Lee and PC Orz Service with a snarl! When Peorth gets under Urd and Skuld¹s skin, Belldandy¹s sisters decide to prove who¹s the most helpful goddess of all. And Keiichi has to judge the competition, like it or not. The customer may be king, but not when the help are all goddesses, with egos as powerful as their spells. Can Belldandy repair the damage, and keep Peorth away from her man, all at the same time? On sale July 7 b&w, 32pg (3 of 8) $2.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS‹AURRA SING by Timothy Truman She moves in silence, chooses her moment, and strikes without mercy. She is Aurra Sing, the most feared bounty hunter that the Republic has ever seen. Aurra has a talent for being in the right place at the right time, and an appetite for those places in the galaxy where chaos reigns and bounties are plentiful . . . and challenging! Dark Horse begins an all-new series of one-shots featuring the vilest mercenaries from every ear of the Star Wars universe! On sale July 14 FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.95 STAR WARS #8 by Timothy Truman, Tom Raney, and Mark Lipka; cover by Ken Kelly As Ki-Adi-Mundi prepares to return to the desert wastes of Tatooine in search of a wayward Jedi, he is stopped by an old friend and mentor. The Dark woman has news for the Cerean Jedi, and he¹s not going to like it! Once on Tatooine, Ki meets with the crime lord Jabba the Hutt. Despite the fact that the slimy crime lord had only recently threatened the life of Ki¹s daughter, Ki-Adi-Mundi has no choice but to ask for Jabba¹s aid in his search. Ki receives the aid, but nothing from Jabba the Hutt is ever free! On sale July 21 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS HANDBOOK #2: CRIMSON EMPIRE by Mike Hansen, Paul Gulacy, Tom Raney, Robert Teranishi, and others Dark Horse continues its line of Star Wars handbooks with Crimson Empire! The epic tale of Kir Kanos, Imperial Royal Guardsman, and his one-man war against those who seek to taint the memory of Emperor Palpatine through corruption and greed, has become an instant classic. In encyclopedic format, Crimson Empire Handbook expands on the characters and events of the Crimson Empire and Crimson Empire II: Council of Blood miniseries. No fan will want to miss this! On sale July 28 FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI‹MANGA #2 (OF 4) Based on the story by George Lucas and adapted from a screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan and George Lucas; art by Shin-ichi Hiromoto; cover by Adam Warren You¹ve just saved your friends from the Sarlacc Pit, offed the mighty Jabba the Hutt, and blown his sail barge to smithereens! What are you going to do now? Go back to Dagobah of course! It¹s Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, Yoda, Darth, and the whole gang in the second volume of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi‹MANGA! On sale August 4 b&w, 96pg (2 of 4) $9.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON‹BLOOD AND HONOR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin; cover by Timothy Bradstreet and Grant Goleash Baron Soontir Fel, the greatest fighter ace of the Empire, has been captured by the Rebel Alliance. But from the shadowed recesses of a Rebel interrogation chamber, Fel tells a story of the deception and corruption beneath the Empire¹s orderly surface . . . and sets the stage for his own defection to the Rebellion. This collection concludes the events set in motion in X-Wing Rogue Squadron: In the Empire¹s Service. On sale August 4 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.95 ZOMBIEWORLD: THE TREE OF DEATH #2 (OF 4) by Pat Mills and J. Deadstock The demons start appearing in London, as the zombie apocalypse heats up. The Killcrop leads his damsel in distress through the corpse-clogged streets, while in the museum the fearless zombie hunters discover a book that might help against these flesh-munching bastards. The best part is that the writer of the book, though dead for the past hundred years, will probably be available for comment before too long. Join Pat Mills (Marshal Law) and J. Deadstock (murderer of many lesser artists) for the craziest horror comic you¹re ever gonna find. On sale August 4 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS COMICS STAR WARS (ONGOING) by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, and Robert Jones; cover by Ken Kelly Issues #1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT ‹ MURDER MOST FOUL by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy; cover by Mathieu Lauffray FC, 48pg (one-shot) $3.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE II‹COUNCIL OF BLOOD by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Dave Dorman Issues #1 - #3 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCE RISING by Timothy Zahn, Mike Baron, Terry Dodson, and Kevin Nowlan; covers by Mathieu Lauffray Issues #1 - #6 FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS SPECIAL by Dan Thorsland, Bill Hughes, Andy Mushynsky, and Pamela Rambo; cover by Kilian Plunkett FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.50 STAR WARS: DROIDS by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Bill Hughes, Andy Mushynsky, and Ian Gibson; cover by Kilian Plunkett Issue #1 FC, 32pg $2.95 Issues #2 - #7 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: DROIDS II by Ryder Windham, Jan Strnad,Ian Gibson, Bill Hughes, and Keith Williams; covers by Kilian Plunkett Issues #1 - #8 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: EMPIRE¹S END adapted from the novel by Timothy Zahn, by Tom Veitch and Jim Baikie; covers by Dave Dorman Issues #1- #2 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, Fred Blanchard, and Isabelle Rabarotk; cover by Mathieu Lauffray Issues #1, #2, #4, #6 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT‹THE BETRAYAL by Jim Woodring, Art Wetherell, and Monty Sheldon; cover by Mark Harrison FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.50 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY ‹ LEVIATHAN by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by Ray Logo Issues #1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower; covers by Mathieu Lauffray Issues #1 - #6 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: MARA JADE ‹ BY THE EMPEROR¹S HAND by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, and Carlos Ezquerra; covers by Kilian Plunkett Issues #3 - #6 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: THE PROTOCOL OFFENSIVE by Brian Daley, Anthony Daniels, Ryder Windham, and Igor Kordey FC, 48pg (one-shot) $4.95 STAR WARS: RIVER OF CHAOS by Louise Simonson, June Brigman, and Roy Richardson; covers by June Brigman and Roy Richardson Issues #1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND¹S EYE by Terry Austin and Chris Sprouse; covers by Hugh Fleming Issues #2 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: TALES FROM MOS EISLEY by Bruce Jones and Bret Blevins FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ THE FALL OF THE SITH EMPIRE by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, David Jacob Beckett, and Ray Murtaugh; covers by Duncan Fegredo Issues #1 - #5 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, David Jacob Beckett, and Perry McNamee; covers by Russell Walks Issues #0 - #5 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI ‹ REDEMPTION by Kevin J. Anderson and Chris Gossett; cover by Igor Kordey Issues #1 - #5 FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI‹THE SITH WAR by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., Jordi Ensign, Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, and David Jacob Beckett; covers by Hugh Fleming Issues #1 - #6 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON REBEL OPPOSITION (X-WING #1 - #4) by Michael A. Stackpole, Mike Baron, Allen Nunis, and Andy Mushynsky; covers by Dave Dorman Issues #1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 THE PHANTOM AFFAIR (X-WING #5 - #8) by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan, and Edvin Biukovik; covers by Mathieu Lauffray Issues #1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE (X-WING #9 - #12) by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, Jordi Ensign Issues #1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 WARRIOR PRINCESS (X-WING #13 - #16) by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign; covers by Mark Harrison Issues #1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 REQUIEM FOR A ROGUE (X-WING #17 & #20) by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, Mike W. Barr, and Gary Erskine Issue #1 FC, 32pg $2.95 Issue #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 THE MAKING OF BARON FEL (X-WING #25) by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, and Chip Wallace; cover by Timothy Bradstreet FC, 48pg (one-shot) $3.95 FAMILY TIES (X-WING #26 - #27) by Michael A. Stackpole, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin; cover by John Nadeau Issues #1 - #2 FC, 32pg $2.95 MASQUERADE (X-WING #28 - #31) by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, and Gary Martin; cover by John Nadeau Issues#1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 MANDATORY RETIREMENT (X-WING #32 - #35) by Michael A. Stackpole and Steve Crespo; cover by John Nadeau Issues#1 - #4 FC, 32pg $2.95 MANGA RELISTS 3X3 EYES: CURSE OF THE GESU by Yuzo Takada SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR06154V) $12.95 3X3 EYES: HOUSE OF DEMONS by Yuzo Takada; Introduction by Rob Zombie SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR01279V) $12.95 BLACK MAGIC TP by Masamune Shirow; lettering and retouch by L. Lois Buhalis SC, 204pg, b&w (STAR08511V) $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND by Hiroaki Samura SC, 6x9, 136pg, b&w (STAR06174V) $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: CRY OF THE WORM by Hiroaki Samura SC, 6x9, 176pg, b&w (STAR07588V) $12.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DREAMSONG by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08820V) $12.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: GRAND MAL by Adam Warren, introduction by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 112pg, FC (STAR01257V) $14.95 CARAVAN KIDD VOLUME ONE by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 312pg, FC (STAR06744V) $19.95 CARAVAN KIDD VOLUME TWO by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 304pg, b&w (STAR07615V) $19.95 DIRTY PAIR: A PLAGUE OF ANGELS by Adam Warren and Toren Smith SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR01289V) $12.95 DIRTY PAIR: DANGEROUS ACQUAINTANCES by Toren Smith and Adam Warren SC, 128pg, b&w (STAR06610V) $12.95 DIRTY PAIR: FATAL BUT NOT SERIOUS by Adam Warren and various SC, 128pg, FC (STAR02117V) $14.95 DIRTY PAIR: SIM HELL by Adam Warren SC, 104pg, b&w (STAR00892V) $13.95 DIRTY PAIR: BIOHAZARDS TP by Adam Warren and Toren Smith SC, 112pg, b&w (STAR08423V) $12.95 DRAKUUN: RISE OF THE DRAGON PRINCESS by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR07614V) $12.95 DOMINION: CONFLICT 1 ‹ NO MORE NOISE by Masamune Shirow; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR06156V) $14.95 DOMU: A CHILD¹S DREAM by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 6x9, 240pg, b&w (STAR01537V) $17.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, FC (STAR01697V) $24.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE by Kenichi Sonoda; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 6x9, 176pg, b&w (STAR09143V) $13.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISFIRE by Kenichi Sonoda; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 6x9, 184pg, b&w (STAR06964V) $12.95 GUNSMITH CATS: THE RETURN OF GRAY by Kenichi Sonoda; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 6x9, 248pg, b&w (STAR07630V) $17.95 GUNSMITH CATS: GOLDIE VS. MISTY TP by Kenichi Sonoda; lettering and retouch by Susie Lee & PC Orz SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR0V) $14.95 THE LEGEND OF MOTHER SARAH: TUNNEL TOWN TP by Katsuhiro Otomo and Takumi Nagayasu; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 224pgs, b&w (STAR01734V) $18.95 OH MY GODDESS: 1-555-GODDESS TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR02833V) $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: LOVE POTION NUMBER NINE TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR07027V) $12.95 OH MY GODDESS!: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w (STAR07847V). . . $12.95 ORION by Masamune Shirow SC, 272pg, b&w (STAR00987V) $17.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 1 by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR01588V) $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 2 by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR01589V) $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 3 by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR01299V) $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 4 by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR01300V) $12.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 5 by Johji Manabe; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR07440V) $14.95 SPIRIT OF WONDER by Kenji Tsuruta SC, 6x9, 152pg, b&w (STAR08109V) $12.95 YOU¹RE UNDER ARREST! by Kosuke Fujishima; translated by Toren Smith and Alan Gleason SC, 6x9, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031V) $12.95 DC COMICS JLApe: Gorilla Warfare Annuals JLA ANNUAL #3 WRITTEN BY LEN KAMINSKY; ART BY JASON ORFALAS AND JORDI ENSIGN; COVER BY ART ADAMS In stores July 7. "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" begins here! Kindly Solovar, King of Gorilla City, has been murdered...apparently by humans! Now the formerly friendly ape society goes on the warpath, planning to turn all humankind into mind-controlled apes under the control of one notorious being: Gorilla Grodd! Can the JLAers, now transformed into hairy beasts, overcome their bestial urges and lead their fellow humans in the "gorilla" warfare that's just around the corner? And will the people of the world trust their former champions now that they've been become part of the very race that threatens the world? For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* BATMAN ANNUAL #23 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GRAHAM NOLAN AND MARK PENNINGTON; COVER BY ART ADAMS In stores July 14. Nightwing guest-stars in the second chapter of the "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" Annuals event! When a mysterious new crime boss (secretly one of the Simian Scarlet working for Gorilla Grodd) begins monkeying with the status quo in Blüdhaven, Nightwing and Batman make a deperate effort to uncover his identity. But as they dig deeper into Blüdhaven's underworld, the heroes learn that only they stand between the gang leader and world domination. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* AQUAMAN ANNUAL #5 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY M.D. BRIGHT AND DICK GIORDANO; COVER BY ART ADAMS In stores July 21. In the third chapter of the "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" Annuals event, the now-transformed Aqua-ape faces an army of...scuba gorillas? The Ape King of the Seas must stop the Simian Scarlet member known as Admiral Trafalgo from using the deadly submarine "The Kong" to obtain an ancient jewel that can be used to transform everyone in the world ‹ including the citizens of Atlantis ‹ into apes! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #8 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY BRIAN DENHAM AND JON SIBAL; COVER BY ART ADAMS In stores July 28. In the fourth chapter of the "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" Annuals event, the Ape-azon Princess must protect Paradise Island from High Priestess Abu-Gita and her hairy harem! As the ape hordes attempt to gain access to the mythological Underworld beneath Paradise and free the lost souls of gorillas imprisoned there, it's up to Diana and a host of Amazons to repel the intruders and send the apes back to Gorilla City! The fur flies as swords are drawn between Amazon and ape! For more information, see the feature article. "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" continues in THE FLASH ANNUAL #12, offered in next month's issue of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* STAR OF THE MONTH THE GREATEST 1950'S STORIES EVER TOLD TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS In stores July 7. Reoffered to coincide with the beginning of "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare," this intriguing collection features the 1955 "Congo Bill" story that introduced Gorilla City and its society of super-intelligent apes. (STAR01036D) SC, 7x10, 288pg, FC $14.95 ******************** DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #121 WRITTEN BY LARRY HAMA; ART BY RICK BURCHETT AND JAMES HODGKINS; PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK In stores July 7. Batman battles Mr. Freeze for a vital source of power in "No Man's Land!" Freeze is attempting to expand his range of operations from the Gotham power plant he controls through Chinatown and beyond to push the city further into anarchy. But the Dark Knight has other plans, resulting in an action-packed, explosive confrontation. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #89 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART BY JASON MINOR AND SAL BUSCEMA; COVER BY MATT BROOME AND SEAN PARSONS In stores July 14. Batman searches "No Man's Land" for the mythical "King of Gotham"! The mysterious man known as the King of Gotham has disappeared and the lives of dozens of needy children hang in the balance! How can the Dark Knight find someone who may not even exist? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN #569 WRITTEN BY JANET HARVEY; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND MATT RYAN; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores July 21. The new Batgirl takes center stage as Batman gives her a surprising assignment of desperate importance to "No Man's Land!" Her task: to protect a gas station and its owner from thugs and gang members who want to take the fuel the station contains for their own use...fuel that provides needed power to the sick and injured Gothamites struggling for survival. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DETECTIVE COMICS #736 WRITTEN BY LARRY HAMA; ART BY MIKE DEODATO JR. AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores July 28. The villain that broke Batman's back comes to "No Man's Land" in a special issue featuring a cover by John Cassaday (PLANETARY)! Bane has returned to what was once Gotham City, but what has he come there for? Batman doesn't know, but he's not about to wait to find out. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #56 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores July 14. The mysterious new Batgirl battles alongside Azrael as they fight their way through the "No Man's Land" that was once Gotham City! Their objective: take down Nicholas Scratch! Batman, Robin, Nightwing, Two-Face, the Penguin, and the Joker make cameo appearances as the war to restore Gotham heats up! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* CATWOMAN #72 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY JIM BALENT AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY BALENT In stores July 28. The Dark Knight guest-stars as Catwoman breaks into "No Man's Land" in the first of six issues written by John Ostrander (MARTIAN MANHUNTER, THE KENTS)! Oracle calls Catwoman with an unexpected mission: break into Gotham. Can the ultimate thief worm her way into the ultimate fortress? Catwoman takes on the U.S. armed forces "protecting" Gotham, but once she gets past them, she'll have to go face to face with Batman for the first time in months. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* NIGHTWING #35 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores July 14. Nightwing comes to "No Man's Land!" Batman has given his former sidekick a seemingly impossible mission: taking control of Blackgate Prison out of the hands of Lock-Up. The Dark Knight has decided to dissolve his truce with the master jailer and it's up to Dick to keep Blackgate secure. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* NIGHTWING: ROUGH JUSTICE TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores July 28. The Dark Knight comes to Blüdhaven in the newest trade paperback reprinting the popular NIGHTWING ongoing series! Collecting NIGHTWING #9-18, this powerful volume includes the heroes' tension-filled reunion; Nightwing's confrontations with Man-Bat, Deathstroke and the Scarecrow; and the introduction of Nightwing's high-tech auto, the "Nightwingmobile." The collection also features a new cover by NIGHTWING's Scott McDaniel and Karl Story. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 224 PG. TRADE PAPERBACK $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NIGHTWING: A KNIGHT IN BLÜDHAVEN TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores July 28. Reoffered to coincide with NIGHTWING: ROUGH JUSTICE, this popular trade paperback reprints NIGHTWING #1-8. (STAR08162D) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $14.95 ******************** ROBIN #68 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores July 28. On orders from Batman, Tim has to recover "No Man's Land"'s stored surplus of food and other supplies and prevent it from being seized by Gotham's criminals. Unfortunately, the trail leads to the Ratcatcher. Meanwhile, outside of Gotham, Stephanie Brown is confronted by her mother, who has just discovered Stephanie's Spoiler costume. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ANARKY #5 WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND JOE RUBINSTEIN In stores July 7. Part 2 of a 3-part story starring Ra's al Ghul! It begins with a battle against Dolmen and Buzzword, two metahuman enforcers sent by Ra's to dispose of the thorn in his side called Anarky. It ends with Anarky's slashed and bleeding body tossed into the Potomac. (What's left for Part 3?) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE HC WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY JEFFREY JONES In stores July 14. Reoffering the handsome oversized hardcover collecting the award- winning anthology miniseries BATMAN: BLACK AND WHITE! (STAR07229D) HC, 8x11, 240pg, b&w $39.95 ******************** BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON HC WRITTEN BY GERARD JONES; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA In stores July 21. A startling hardcover explores the generation gap between Batman and Robin! Written by Gerard Jones with dazzling art and cover illustration by Gene Ha (X-Men, TOP TEN), FORTUNATE SON finds the Dark Knight suspecting a modern-day rock-and-roll icon of masterminding a nationwide crime spree. But he's caught off-guard when Robin ‹ a fan of that selfsame rocker ‹ is certain that the musician is the victim of a bizarre and elaborate frame-up. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $24.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #16 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores July 7. Alfred's been kidnapped! But why doesn't Batman seem concerned? That's the question on the minds of Nightwing, Batgirl and Robin, who can't come to Alfred's aid until they battle their way through hordes of heavily armed thugs. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: TWO FACES WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANTHONY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY ANTHONY WILLIAMS AND TOM PALMER ELSEWORLDS. In stores July 14. Timed to coincide with the release of THE SUPERMAN MONSTER, this Elseworlds one-shot blends the Batman mythos with elements of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Retailers, please note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR08268D) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 ******************** BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #6 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY DAVE TAYLOR AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores July 21. The stunning maxiseries tracing the history of Batman's and Superman's relationship through the years continues as the heroes trade identities! The result of some mischief by Mr. Mxyzptlk, the contrast between Batman's efforts to be superhuman with Superman's efforts to be human reveals interesting aspects of the two heroes' costumed identities, as well as their relationships with Robin and Lois Lane. And what does Bat-Mite have to do with all this? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 10) $1.99* BIRDS OF PREY #9 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GREG LAND AND DREW GERACI; COVER BY LAND AND BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores July 7. Who are the Iron Brigade? And why do they have their mega- amped artillary aimed at Black Canary? The exciting showdown reveals all, as the Brigade thinks they hold the high-tech upper hand (of course, they don't know about Oracle's control over an orbiting satellite laser trained on their location...). FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #570 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ AND TOM PEYER; ART BY TOM GRINDBERG AND TOM PALMER; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores July 7. The JLA guest-stars in Part 2 of an unreal 4-part story! The League continues to search for Superman, unaware that the Man of Steel believes himself to be on the planet Rann, where he believes himself to be the omniscient, omnipresent Overseer of the entire world! But what does Rann's greatest hero ‹ Adam Strange ‹ think about this newcomer to the neighborhood? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ACTION COMICS #757 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY TOM GRINDBERG AND BILL ANDERSON; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores July 14. In Part 3 of one of Superman's strangest adventures, the planet Krypton faces its catastrophic end, but scientist Jor-El doesn't send his infant son to Earth! Instead, it's the Hawkworld known as Thanagar that becomes home to the Last Son of Krypton, who earns his wings in a swashbuckling space saga. But what's going on here? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #92 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY TOM GRINDBERG AND TOM PALMER; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores July 21. The strange saga of Superman's "secret origins" concludes! Why has Superman been convinced that he is a super-hero on Oa, Rann, Thanagar, and now Mars? What strange being holds Superman in his thrall...and is ready to confront the JLA as well? The secrets behind the origins are revealed here! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN #148 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY STEVE EPTING AND JOE RUBINSTEIN In stores July 28. Two very different kinds of confrontations set the stage for the upcoming SUPERMAN #150! On a desolate planet far from Earth, three alien super-beings have been brought together by a mysterious being for a singular purpose: the annihilation of Superman! Meanwhile, on Earth, Lois discovers that Lana Lang's baby is named after Clark! Which dilemma will cause Superman more trouble? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* A. BIZARRO #3 WRITTEN BY STEVE GERBER; ART AND COVER BY M.D. BRIGHT AND GREG ADAMS In stores July 14. The absurdly funny miniseries from the writer of NEVADA and the artists of Quantum & Woody continues! Take an ordinary schlub who dreams of becoming a rock star. Put him through Happersen's imperfect-duplication process and what do you get? Something really twisted for your CD player, DAT player, or even your 8-track! If you thought this minsieries was bizarre already, you ain't seen nothin' yet! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 SUPERBOY #66 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY AARON LOPRESTI; COVER BY TOM GRUMMETT AND KESEL In stores July 21. With Superboy's Hypertime experience out of the way, he decides to check in on the Wild Lands, where his pal Tuftan keeps a tenuous peace with his treacherous wife, Nosferata. Unfortunately, the trip leads to a showdown between the Kid and an old enemy, one who also has ties with the Wild Lands! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERGIRL #36 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores July 28. Continued from YOUNG JUSTICE #12 (solicited elsewhere in this issue of Previews), Part 2 of a 4-part crossover pitting Young Justice and Supergirl against the disco menace of Dante's Inferno! A few issues back, Supergirl was almost run down by Young Justice. Now she gets the opportunity to give 'em a good talking to ‹ that is, if she can stop the team when they're under the mental control of Dante and his mind-controlling winged monkeys! For more information, see the feature article. Continued in YOUNG JUSTICE #13, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW? ‹ NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CURT SWAN, GEORGE PÉREZ AND KURT SCHAFFENBERGER; COVER BY SWAN AND MURPHY ANDERSON In stores July 7. A new printing of writer Alan Moore's classic "last Superman story" from SUPERMAN #423 and ACTION COMICS #583, featuring art by Curt Swan, George Pérez and Kurt Schaffenberger. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE GREATEST SUPERMAN STORIES EVER TOLD TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; COVER BY DEAN MOTTER In stores July 7. Reoffered to coincide with the new printing of SUPERMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE MAN OF TOMORROW, this classic trade paperback includes "For the Man Who Has Everything," the classic Alan Moore/Dave Gibbons story from SUPERMAN ANNUAL #11. (STAR00118D) SC, 7x10, 336pg, FC $15.95 ******************** SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #35 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores July 7. The Toyman's toys are pulling off a rash of crimes throughout Metropolis, but the Toyman insists he isn't behind it. Now Superman must find out if there's another mastermind at work, or if the Toyman's just playing games to hatch a bigger, deadlier scheme! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE SUPERMAN MONSTER WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY ANTHONY WILLIAMS AND TOM PALMER ELSEWORLDS. In stores July 14. The team responsible for BATMAN: TWO FACES reunites for a Prestige Format one-shot blending Frankenstein with the Man of Steel! In 1880s Switzerland, promising science student Vicktor Luthor is expelled from the university for his experiments in the creation of life. Wandering the forests near his home, he comes upon the discovery of a lifetime: a vessel from another world, whose cargo provides him with both a second chance...and a terrifying fate. Luthor's bizarre, resurrected creation possesses powers beyond those of mortal men, but will the world accept this strange being? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #59 WRITTEN BY ERIK LARSEN AND GARY CARLSON; ART AND COVER BY ERIC BATTLE AND NORM RAPMUND In stores July 14. When Aquaman gets down and dirty to confront the epidemic of drugs in Atlantis, his search brings him up against the drug lord's deadly enforcer: the electricity- wielding Eel! Plus, the drug lord releases his intoxicating fish, turning the citizens of Atlantis against Aquaman! Note: Look for AQUAMAN ANNUAL #5, Part 3 of the "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" Annuals event, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE FLASH #152 Written by mark waid and brian augustyn; art by paul pelletier and vince russell; cover by steve lightle In stores July 28. A new logo, a new costume and a new(?) Flash begin a startling new era for the Fastest Man Alive! There's a super-fast stranger in town, and he's calling himself the Flash. But who is this world-weary, battle-scarred hero in a fearsome, nearly all-black costume? He doesn't play by the rules of Keystone's heroes or its villains, and he's darker, nastier, and wilder than any Flash Keystone City has ever seen before. This Flash has somehow earned the trust of Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick... is he someone we've seen before? And what about Wally West? FC, 32 pg. $1.99* GIANTKILLER #2 WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY DAN BRERETON; PAINTED COVER BY BRERETON In stores July 21. The world of deadly, fantastic monsters from writer/artist Dan Brereton (BATMAN: THRILLKILLER) grows more complex as Jack, the Giantkiller, meets the mysterious Jill! As the fully-painted miniseries continues, two giant monsters ‹ Shrill and Kibosh ‹ venture outside the confines of the Monster Territories. Jack's mission: kill them before they can mate and produce even deadlier hybrid monsters. But, on the way, Jack meets Jill, an enigmatic black marketeer collecting samples of monster remains. Who is she? And what is her strange connection to Jack? Don't forget to look for artwork featuring all 26 GIANTKILLER monsters at www.dccomics.com/features/gk/index.htm. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #116 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY TOM LYLE AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY JURGENS AND AUSTIN In stores July 14. Plastic Man and Booster Gold guest-star in the conclusion of a 2-part story written by Dan Jurgens! Things get serious as Plastic Man is being tortured by the Supplier ‹ a villain who's been behind-the-scenes in the DCU for quite some time. Green Lantern and Booster Gold have to save Plas and find out the Supplier's shocking secret. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* GREEN LANTERN SECRET FILES #2 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ, MARK WAID, SCOTT BEATTY, AND VARIOUS; ART BY CULLY HAMNER, DARRYL BANKS, MATT HALEY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE GRELL In stores July 7. More secrets than you can shake a Power Ring at are revealed in a special featuring a cover by Mike Grell! Silver Age Green Lantern Hal Jordan meets a federal investigating the whereabouts of a crashed alien spaceship (written by Ron Marz with art by Cully Hamner and Rob Stull). This special also includes: a turning point in the life of Jade; a never-before-seen meeting between Hal Jordan and the Spectre; Kyle Rayner's unpublished comic strip; an interview with former Golden Age GL/current Sentinel Alan Scott; a timeline of GL/Flash team-ups; schematics of various GL rings and power batteries; and profile pages featuring Kyle, Sentinel, Jade, the New Corps, a GL rogues gallery, and more, courtesy of an array of artists that include Darryl Banks, Terry Austin, Matt Haley, Ariel Olivetti, Scot Eaton, Matt Smith, and Fred Hembeck. FC, 64 PG. $4.95* HITMAN #41 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores July 28. Part 3 of a 4-part epic revealing the unimaginable secrets of Tommy's rival, assassin Ringo Chen! The torture continues for Tommy and Ringo as the Waterman puts the duo through the most horrendous moments of their lives! Plus, even more secrets are revealed about Ringo's past in China and how he made his way to America. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #6 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND JOHN DELL In stores July 14. The JLA guest-stars in Part 1 of the 2-part "The JLAndroids!" Hourman's arch-nemesis, Amazo, returns, and this time he's not stealing super-powers, he's stealing humanity! He's taken the Justice League's most formidable character traits ‹ Batman's cunning, Green Lantern's will-power, etc ‹ leaving the World's Greatest Super-heroes as soulless automatons. Only Hourman can stop Amazo, but first he'll have to defeat the JLAndroids...alone! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #52 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER, WALTER SIMONSON, PRENTIS ROLLINS, AND SCOTT WILLIAMS; COVER BY VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores July 14. Part 1 of a 2-part story featuring the son of Darkseid ‹ Kalibak ‹ with an art assist by the team of Walter Simonson (MANHUNTER, the upcoming ORION OF THE NEW GODS) and Scott Williams (DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY)! Simonson and Williams illustrate the sequences pitting Kalibak against Max Mercury, while the series' regular art team of Ethan Van Sciver and Prentis Rollins illustrate Bart's battle with a technoplasmic creature...a fight that guarantees that Impulse's Independence Day is going to end with a bang! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA #33 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY MARK PAJARILLO AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND JOHN DELL In stores July 28. The second of two issues by guest writer Mark Waid (THE KINGDOM) and the team of Mark Pajarillo and Walden Wong (THE KINGDOM: KID FLASH) finds the JLA hunting the man Batman suspects may be responsible for "No Man's Land"...Bruce Wayne? The Dark Knight orders Green Lantern, Barda, Plastic Man, and Steel to track Wayne down, but the Gotham millionaire is nothing if not a wily and quick-thinking opponent (hmmm...wonder why?). Meanwhile, Superman and Wonder Woman are confronted by a man claiming to be the new Flash (see THE FLASH #152 for more details). Note: Look for JLA ANNUAL #3, Part 1 of the "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" Annuals event, elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH JLA SECRET FILES #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS In stores July 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SECRET ORIGINS FEATURING JSA Trade Paperback, this thrilling one-shot features origin stories, "lost pages" features and pinups not included in the new collection. (STAR07868D) FC, 48 PG. $3.95 ******************** JSA #2 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND DAVID S. GOYER; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores July 21. The newest incarnation of the Original Super-Hero Team meets a new ally ‹ the all-new Hawkgirl ‹ as the birth of a new Doctor Fate draws near! The JSA races to keep the baby destined to be the new Fate from the clutches of the mysterious Dark Lord, but little does the team realize that everything they do plays directly into the Dark Lord's grand scheme. And what role will the mysterious new Hawkgirl play in this globe-spanning adventure? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ALL-STAR COMICS 80-PAGE GIANT #1 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID, ROY THOMAS, JOE KELLY, AND VARIOUS; ART BY ADAM DEKRAKER, DENYS COWAN AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores July 14. An exciting one-shot showcases seven tales of the JSA, including a WWII tale written by Roy Thomas (ALL-STAR SQUADRON) that pits Doctor Fate and the Golden Age Green Lantern against the Nazis' deadliest agent: the Norse god Thor (illustrated by Kevin Sharpe)! Elsewhere in the Golden Age: Doctor Mid-Nite offers Atom Al Pratt some advice in dealing with college bullies (written by Mark Waid with art by Adam DeKraker and Mark Propst); Wonder Woman tries to teach Phantom Lady and Liberty Belle about being a liberated woman in a tale featuring the original Red Tornado (written by Eric Luke with art by Chris Jones); and Sandman Wesley Dodds faces the Third Reich's dreaded "Dream Assassin" in a subconscious battle with waking-world consequences (written by John Ostrander with art by Denys Cowan). Plus: The original Hourman faces a foe 50% his superior: the 90- Minute Man (written by Tom Peyer with art by Pete Pachoumis); the Spectre and Starman face off against each other over the fate of a group of Japanese war criminals (written by Joe Kelly with art by Duncan Rouleau); and, in the modern day, Wildcat teaches today's Starman some lessons in manhood (writen by James Robinson and David S. Goyer with art by David Ross). FC, 80 PG. $4.95* JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOLUME 5 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART AND COVER BY MIKE SEKOWSKY AND BERNARD SACHS In stores July 21. The hardcover reprints of the Silver Age adventures of the Justice League of America continue with this handsome volume, reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #31-38 and #40 (#39 was a reprint issue whose cover is included as a bonus). These classic stories include Hawkman's induction into the League, the team's first battles with the villainous Brain Storm and the "Lawless League of Earth-A," as well as the return of Doctor Destiny and the Demons Three and more. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7x10, 240pg, FC $49.95 THE L.A.W. (LIVING ASSAULT WEAPONS) #1 WRITTEN BY BOB LAYTON; ART AND COVER BY DICK GIORDANO AND LAYTON In stores July 21. The former Charlton Heroes stand between the world and chaos when the JLA disappears! After the mysterious being called Avatar casts the Justice Leaguers ‹ and their lunar Watchtower ‹ to another dimension as part of his plan to eliminate the world's "warrior class," Blue Beetle, the Question, Sarge Steel, Nightshade, Peacemaker, and Judomaster unite as an elite squad of "living assault weapons" to stop him. But can even these mighty heroes stand against a foe who has harnessed the powers of Captain Atom to bend the world to his will? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.50 LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #20 WRITTEN BY STEVEN GRANT; ART BY MIKE ZECK AND KLAUS JANSON; PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK In stores July 7. Part 1 of a 2-part story revealing an adventure of pre-Hal Jordan Green Lantern Abin Sur in the Old West! This first of three planned 2- part stories pitting a new foe against Green Lanterns of different eras finds Abin Sur tracking an intergalactic madman to 1882 Arizona! With the help of young Marshal Henry Lee Jordan, Abin Sur must choose between justice and vengeance when he finally faces Traitor, the being who killed Abin's predecessor as a Green Lantern! (Look for details of the next 2-parter, pencilled by Gil Kane and featuring Silver Age GL Hal Jordan and the Atom, in an upcoming issue of Previews.) FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LEGIONNAIRES #75 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY JEFFREY MOY AND W.C. CARANI; COVER BY CHRIS SPROUSE AND AL GORDON In stores July 14. Journey to a world where Live Wire, Saturn Girl, Cosmic Boy and the Legion aren't considered heroes; in fact, their very names instill fear in the planet's populace! It's an especially unfortunate situation for the three founding Legionnaires when they visit the planet to resolve the problem, especially when the people decide to revolt against them! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #119 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER AND TOM MCCRAW; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores July 28. While the team takes a much-needed break, Legionnaires M'Onel and Apparition recall a time they both served in another Legion ‹ the intergalactic law enforcement organization known as L.E.G.I.O.N., to be exact. Travel back to the 20th Century as LE.G.I.O.N. officers Valor and Phase encounter a race with a definitive solution to the problem of poverty! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HC WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS In stores July 21. Timed to coincide with the release of the LEGION OF SUPER- HEROES PVC SET (offered in an earlier issue of Previews), this reoffered volume reprints the earliest stories of the 30th century's greatest champions. (STAR00260D) SC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $49.95 ******************** MARTIAN MANHUNTER #10 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY PHIL WINSLADE AND MIKE PERKINS; COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores July 7. Former JLA member Fire guest-stars in an issue guest- pencilled by Phil Winslade (WONDER WOMAN: AMAZONIA) with inks by Mike Perkins! Cameron Chase is hot on J'onn J'onzz's trail. and it leads her to South America and the former Justice Leaguer known as Fire! But as we all know, "fire" has a bad effect on the Manhunter from Mars! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SECRET ORIGINS FEATURING JLA TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON, DAN JURGENS AND VARIOUS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER, JURGENS, JOHN DELL, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores July 14. A stunning cover by John Cassaday (PLANETARY) tops a thrilling trade paperback collecting the origins of the World's Greatest Heroes, including the origin of the new JLA from JLA Secret Files #1 (written by Grant Morrison and Mark Millar with art by Howard Porter and John Dell). Also: the origins of Batman (from BATMAN Secret Files #1, written by Devin Grayson with art by Staz Johnson and James A. Hodgkins); Wonder Woman (from WONDER WOMAN Secret Files #1, written by Johanna Sandsmark with art by Dick Giordano and Sal Buscema); three different Flashes (from THE FLASH Secret Files #1, written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn with art by Kenny Martinez and Anibal Rodriguez); multiple Green Lanterns (from GREEN LANTERN Secret Files #1, written by Ron Marz with art by Lee Moder and Dan Davis); Aquaman (from AQUAMAN Secret Files #1, written by Erik Larsen with art by Mike Miller and Saleem Crawford); and Superman (from SUPERMAN Secret Files #1, written by Dan Jurgens with art by Jurgens and Jerry Ordway). For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 SECRET ORIGINS REPLICA EDITION ‹ NEW PRINTING WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; GATEFOLD CARDSTOCK COVER BY VARIOUS; REFINISHED BY JERRY ORDWAY In stores July 14. A new printing of one of DC's most popular replica editions, timed to coincide with the release of the SECRET ORIGINS FEATURING JLA Trade Paperback! Including the original house ads, this classic 80-page Giant is updated with a cover refinished by Jerry Ordway, and the addition of an introduction and full story credits on a gatefold, cardstock cover. Among the stories: "The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team" (WORLD'S FINEST #94); Adam Strange in "Secret of the Eternal City" (SHOWCASE #17); Green Lantern Hal Jordan in "The Planet of Doomed Men" (GREEN LANTERN #1); the original Challengers of the Unknown in "The Secrets of the Sorceror's Box" (SHOWCASE #6); a text piece on the origins of Green Arrow and Speedy; "The Secret Origin of Wonder Woman" (WONDER WOMAN #105); the Martian Manhunter in "The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel!" (DETECTIVE COMICS #225) and the origin of Flash Barry Allen in the classic "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt" (SHOWCASE #4). FC, 80 PG. $4.95 STARMAN #57 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND DAVID S. GOYER; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; PAINTED COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND ALEX ROSS In stores July 7. Part 1 of the 4-part conclusion to Jack Knight's incredible journey through space, featuring stunning covers painted by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) over pencils by original STARMAN artist Tony Harris! Jack Knight and Mikaal Tomas finally arrive on the planet where Will Payton is being held ‹ the Throneworld of Prince Gavyn, yet another former Starman. However, freeing Will won't be easy, as Jack and company must do all they can to defeat an array of evil forces in a battle that will forever link all those who have borne the name of Starman. Guest starring the Omega Men's Tigorr and the New Gods' Fastbak! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #2 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAN DAVIS In stores July 21. S.T.R.I.P.E. can only save the new Star Spangled Kid from the ultimate terror if he can get his suit to stop conking out while he's flying 300 feet in the air! And what is Courtney's ultimate terror? Why, detention, of course! Also: the new villain called Paintball explodes all over Blue Valley High! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #7 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY MARK BUCKINGHAM AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY BUCKINGHAM AND KEVIN CONRAD In stores July 21. The deadly drug called Velocity 10 can only be stopped by the Titans in Part 1 of a 2-part adventure! Speed kills...especially the kind given by Velocity 10. Searching for the "ultimate rush" has made Lian's babysitter's roommate a casuality, and more victims are being created by the minute. Can even Jesse Quick keep up with V-10's users? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN #148 WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY YANICK PAQUETTE AND BOB MCLEOD; COVER BY MATT HALEY AND TOM SIMMONS In stores July 21. As the GodWar continues, a now-powerless Diana must flee from a deadly cult! On the run from the Cult of Cronus, the Amazon Princess discovers exactly what happened to her gods! But before she can put that knowledge to use, Diana finds herself at the wrong end of a sword! How will the mysterious new hero named Rama save our heroine in time? Note: Look for WONDER WOMAN ANNUAL #8, Part 4 of the "JLApe: Gorilla Warfare" Annuals event, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* YOUNG JUSTICE #12 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY TODD NAUCK, JAIME MENDOZA AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY NAUCK AND STUCKER In stores July 7. Part 1 of a 4-part story teaming Young Justice with Supergirl! The Young Justice team finds its way to a cozy little spot called Dante's Disco Inferno where staying alive (staying alive) is made a lot more difficult thanks to Dante's nasty winged monkeys! And if the kids don't (do the) hustle, they'll end up being the monkeys' mind-controlled slaves! For more information, see the feature article. The story continues in SUPERGIRL #36, offered elsewhere in the DC section of this month's issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE ANIMANIACS FEATURING PINKY AND THE BRAIN #52 WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY LEO BATIC AND WALTER CARZON In stores July 21. Pinky and the Brain: one is a genius, the other's insane ‹ and they both need their diapers changed when Brain's youth formula backfires! The laboratory mice whose genes have been spliced must attempt to take over the world ‹ one preschool at a time ‹ in "I never Promised You a Kindergarten!" Plus, Buttons gets drop-kicked, punted and passed; and the Warner sibs go to Las Vegas! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* CARTOON NETWORK STARRING #1 WRITTEN BY CRAIG MCCRACKEN AND GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY; ART AND COVER BY MCCRACKEN In stores July 21. An exciting new anthology series begins with the adventures of the Powerpuff Girls! Made of sugar, spice, everything nice ‹ and secret ingredient X, of course ‹ the kindergarten-aged super-tots soar into action in a story written and drawn by series creator Craig McCracken (with a little help from DEXTER'S LABORATORY creator Genndy Tartakovsky)! Who do you call when trouble's on the line? (The Powerpuff Girls!) Who can save Townsville from the malevolent MoJoJo? (The Powerpuff Girls!) Who can blast evil, trash trouble, and remove pesky stains? (Hey, you're talkin' about the Powerpuff Girls!) Will the Powerpuff Girls' top-secret weapon save the day...or is Townsville doomed? Find out in this mind-blasting first issue! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #1 WRITTEN BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND CRAIG MCCRACKEN; ART AND COVER BY TARTAKOVSKY In stores July 28. The smartest boy you've ever seen comes to the world of comics! Things go boom all over in this all-new series, courtesy of Dexter creator Genndy Tartakovsky (with some help from Craig McCracken, creator of the POWERPUFF GIRLS)! After Dexter reads the latest Justice Friends comic, he uses the Kirbytron 6000 to become a musclebound hero in his very own comic-book adventure! But hey ‹ who is that masked woman??? Could it be ‹ Dee Dee?!? Will Dexter defeat his archnemesis? Will he survive his excursion into the comics zone? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #56 WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ AND MIKE DECARLO In stores July 7. Mmmm, mmmm! This issue'll leave you hungry for more! Henery Hawk furiously fries Foghorn in "Blockheads"; Sylvester tackles tasty Tweety treats in "Touchdown Tweety"; and Charlie Dog torches K-9, Daffy broils Elmer, and Wile E. Coyote gets just plain crisped. It's finger-lickin' fun! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #26 WRITTEN BY RURIK TYLER; ART BY JOE STATON AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores July 14. Part 1 of a 2-issue story! The truth is out there ‹ and Mystery Inc. is going to find it! When a wacky scientist's plans are stolen in Area 59, Scoob and the gang embark on the alien adventure of a lifetime to decode a kooky conspiracy of little green men, men in black, and flying saucers. Concluded next issue! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILD WILD WEST MOVIE ADAPTATION WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JACKSON GUICE Retrosolicited; in stores June 30. An adaptation of the action-packed Warner Bros. film, directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, with an all-star cast that includes Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, and Salma Hayek. In this stunning one-shot, when demented Dr. Arliss Loveless plots the assassination of President Ulysses S. Grant, it's up to reluctant partners James West ‹ a charming, sharpshooting government agent ‹ and Artemus Gordon ‹ a U.S. Marshal and master of disguise ‹ to foil the plot. Only three things stand in their way: their intense dislike of each other; untimely distractions from the gorgeous Rita Escobar and Loveless's lovely, but extremely lethal, ladies; and Loveless's huge weapon-transport vehicle, "The Tarantula." For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: This one-shot is scheduled to arrive in stores within one week of the film's release date (July 2). This is a retrosolicitation. All other titles that share this book's in-store date were offered in last month's issue of Previews. FC, 64 PG. $4.95* STAR OF THE MONTH IRONWOLF: FIRES OF THE REVOLUTION SC WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND J.F. MOORE; ART AND COVER BY MIKE MIGNOLA AND P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores July 21. Science-fiction meets aristocratic intrigue in this incredible graphic novel, updating a classic DC character for a new era. (STAR00457D) SC, 8x11, 104pg, FC $14.95 ******************** WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #5 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores July 28. In Part 1 of the 4-part "Swiftships," something from Jenny Sparks' past comes screaming into 1999! It arrives on plumes of fire: something that was supposed to have died fifty years ago, in a hyper-bacterial hell, something that, nearly a hundred years ago, was Jenny Sparks' first "case" as a superhuman adventurer. Now Jenny and the Authority must face this deadlier-than-ever menace and, this time, she's playing for keeps. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BACKLASH & TABOO'S AFRICAN VACATION WRITTEN BY BRETT BOOTH; ART AND COVER BY BOOTH AND SEAN PARSONS In stores July 14. A vacation trip turns deadly for two of the most popular characters from WILDCORE! In the midst of a well-deserved vacation on Africa's Mediterranean Coast, relaxed couple Backlash and Taboo find their blissful recreation interrupted when Giovanni charges them with checking up on Vigor, who is on a dinosaur dig in Africa and hasn't been answering his cell phone. Now Backlash and Taboo must brave dense jungles teeming with dangerous animals ‹ both modern and (supposedly) extinct ‹ to save their friend from a strangely familiar foe. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 CRIMSON #13 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores July 14. Hunters and smugglers are working with the remaining Templar knights in New York. These days, any celestial being means serious cash to those who know the trade. And, as the recently arrived Zophiel will soon find, more people believe in money than they do in angels. Her appearance will signal a dramatic turn in Alex's existence ‹ and his struggle to control his own destiny. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY #11 WRITTEN BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores July 14. "Divine Intervention" begins here! The world according to Max is falling apart at the seams. But that leaves only Suzie, Jenny and Devan to try and convince Max that his best intentions will pave a road to Hell for all of them! The story continues in DIVINE INTERVENTION: WILDCATS and DIVINE INTERVENTION: GEN13, both offered in next month's issue of Previews. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY COLLECTED EDITION #2 WRITTEN BY JIM LEE; ART AND COVER BY LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores July 14. Timed to coincide with the beginning of "Divine Intervention," this thrilling collection reprints DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY #3 and 4, with content updated by writer Jim Lee for more mature readers. Retailers, please note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. Prestige Format. (STAR09173D) MATURE READERS FC, 56 PG. $5.95 ******************** DV8 #30 WRITTEN BY MIKE HEISLER; ART BY AL RIO AND TREVOR SCOTT; COVER BY JASON JOHNSON In stores July 28. Part 1 of the 3-part "Things Fall Apart!" It begins here: the explosive story that will forever alter the destiny of the Deviants! Having fully vanished into the underground, Frostbite finds himself heading into a confrontation with a man who should be dead, a battle that will either reawaken his dormant powers...or kill him! Meanwhile, Ivana declares Sublime AWOL from I.O., and sends a squadron of Keepers to bring her back ‹ dead or alive! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #43 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY LEE BERMEJO AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY ADAM WARREN In stores July 21. Part 1 of a 2-part story written by (and with covers by) Adam Warren (GEN13: MAGICAL DRAMA QUEEN ROXY)! We've all heard it ‹ that hot new pop song that gets more airplay than station-identification announcements. Roxy likes it. Grunge likes it. Bobby likes it. Sarah likes it. Even Lynch likes it! But Caitlin Fairchild...hates it! Is Fairchild just too darned sophisticated, or is there more to this catchy little ditty than meets the ear? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13: STARTING OVER TP WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND JIM LEE; ART BY LEE, CAMPBELL, SCOTT WILLIAMS, AND ALEX GARNER; COVER BY CAMPBELL AND GARNER In stores July 7. A new cover by DANGER GIRL's J. Scott Campbell highlights this collection, the first-ever full-color reprint of issues #1-7 of the GEN13 ongoing series, including the only GEN13 issues ever written and drawn by Jim Lee (with inks by Scott Williams)! Super-teens Fairchild, Burnout, Freefall, Grunge, and Rainmaker find nothing but trouble from the beaches of Southern California to the ancient jungles of Coda Island (written by J. Scott Campbell and Brandon Choi, with art by the DANGER GIRL team of Campbell and Alex Garner), even taking the fight to Rome's cobbled streets (written by Jim Lee, Campbell and Choi with art by Lee and Scott Williams). These groundbreaking, trend-setting stories are packed with super-heroic action, tasteful helpings of cheesecake and an infectious spirit of fun. This long-awaited collection includes full-size, full-color reprints of the covers of issues #1-7, including the infamous 13 variant covers for GEN13 #1. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: COLLECTED EDITION TP WRITTEN BY JIM LEE, BRANDON CHOI AND JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND ALEX GARNER In stores July 7. A classic trade-paperback collection reprinting the stories that introduced the Gen-Actives to the world! Reoffered to coincide with GEN13: ROMP AROUND THE CLOCK, this stunning volume features full-color reprints of the 5-issue GEN13 miniseries, with art by the DANGER GIRL team of J. Scott Campbell and Alex Garner. (STAR08665D) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $12.95 ******************** MR. MAJESTIC #1 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY AND BRIAN HOLGUIN; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores July 28. From the pages of WILDCATS, the man who may be the most powerful hero in the WildStorm Universe gets the chance to flex his biceps in his own ongoing series! Aided only by a boy genius named Desmond, Mr. Majestic faces time-twisting, space-bending, reality-warping adventure, beginning with a cosmic-sized task bigger than any other super-hero has ever attempted. Bursting with humor, wonder and, most of all, a highly developed sense of fun, MR. MAJESTIC is superhero action at its best and brightest! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. (1 in 4 copies of this issue features a variant cover by Ed McGuinness and Jason Martin.) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY #6 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores July 28. In the 1950s, a quartet of astronauts were launched into space on an experimental rocket mission to the Moon. They didn't make it. Neither did the four cosmonauts launched on an identical flight plan. Two different foursomes experienced something remarkable on their fantastic journey, and they're still alive today, doing something so mysterious that Planetary must somehow bring them down. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SCI-TECH #1 WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND SAL REGLA In stores July 21. A brash young reporter discovers he has powers that will change the destiny of the world in a thrilling, futuristic miniseries! In a world where dark forces wage a secret battle for the future of the Earth, a new player enters the scene. Meet Leo Lomax: cocky, headstrong, certain that he can master any situation he finds himself in, until the day an investigative assignment unleashes his long-dormant super-powers, and puts his life in a new direction. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #4 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores July 7. The dramatic events bridging the gap between WILDC.A.T.S Volume 1 and the exciting WILDCATS Volume 2 are finally revealed! What caused the 'Cats to split apart? Where are Zealot and Warblade? Venture into the not-too- distant past as a routine WildC.A.T.s mission to Ireland turns into an unforgettable nightmare. Grifter, Zealot, Warblade, Voodoo, and Spartan find themselves in a gruesome battle they cannot win ‹ a battle that tests their friendship, loyalty and faith in one another as their survival hangs in the balance. FC, 32 PG. $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 July 28. 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. Retailers, please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN COLLECTED EDITION WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY KEVIN O'NEILL In stores July 14. An affordable reprint of the sold-out first two issues of the first project from Alan Moore's AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, with a new cover by Kevin O'Neill! This saddle-stitched special reprints the story pages from THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN #1 and #2, issues that brought together classic characters from Victorian literature in an unparallelled adventure. (Note: The ad pages and text features from the original issues are not reprinted in this special.) Note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ******************** PROMETHEA #2 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART & COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores July 14. Join Alan Moore and the art team of J.H. Williams III and Mick Gray as they continue to unfold a modern-day mythology of fable, fear and fantasy about AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' foremost science-heroine! Watch as the newly- incarnated (and awfully confused) Promethea is made the target of a contract killing by important figures from the underworld... however you choose to define "underworld." For hit-men from Hell, demonic deals and brimstone banter, look no further than "The Judgment of Solomon!" FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOM STRONG #4 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY CHRIS SPROUSE, ART ADAMS AND AL GORDON; COVER BY ADAMS In stores July 21. With cover and 8-page interior story by the legendary Art Adams complementing the work of regular Tom Strong artist Chris Sprouse, this issue plunges us back to the smoking ruins of a strangely unfamiliar Berlin in the last days of World War II, where we witness the alarming confrontation between Tom Strong and the Nazi superwoman Heidi Weiss amidst the rubble and the shadows of a broken Europe. No fan of our pulp titan can afford to miss Swastika Girls! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOP TEN #1 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores July 7. The newest ongoing series from America's Best Comics follows a squad of super-powered police men and women unlike any other! With a painted cover by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME, SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), the extra-sized TOP TEN #1 introduces the heroes and heroines of Precinct 10 ‹ Earth's local branch of an inter-dimensional police force ‹ as they welcome a rookie member to their ranks. How will this new heroine ‹ code-named Toybox ‹ fit into a tightly-knit group that includes heroes in armor (one of them a talking dog), a scrap-metal robot (and its equally ramshackle inventor) and more? For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: One in Four copies of this issue features a variant cover by Gene Ha and Zander Cannon. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 VERTIGO THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: MOLLY'S STORY #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY HERMANN MEJIA; PAINTED COVER BY CHARLES VESS In stores July 21. The most popular supporting character from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC takes center stage in an exciting miniseries. Living on Earth, Molly is miserable; she's under a Faerie curse, she's left her boyfriend (Tim Hunter of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC), and her family is a nightmare. But when King Auberon of Faerie is captured by an unknown enemy, Molly is given the opportunity to return to that realm ‹ and, possibly, to lift the spell that keeps her from leading a normal life. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF FAERIE TP WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON AND JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY PETER GROSS AND HERMANN MEJIA In stores July 21. Timed to coincide with the debut of THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: MOLLY'S STORY, this striking volume tells the story of how an orphan girl from Earth became Queen Titania of Faerie, reprinted from the 4-issue THE BOOKS OF FAERIE miniseries. (STAR07861D) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $14.95 ******************** THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #64 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PETER GROSS; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores July 14. In a perfect jumping-on point for new and returning readers, Tim Hunter begins his new role as a wanderer in the realms. Shut off from everyone and everything he knows, Tim slips through a magical rift and meets a strange group of travelers trying desperately to find their way home. Meanwhile, elsewhere in the realms, a powerful mythic force called the Wild Hunt is stirring back to life after a long absence. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: GIRL IN THE BOX TP WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY PETER GROSS AND PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores July 7. Tim Hunter's fateful journey to America begins in a stunning trade paperback reprinting THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #26-32. Tim's surprising journey to the U.S. leads to his renewing his friendship with the succubus-turned-model Leah, running afoul of a dejected Cupid and a somewhat demented Psyche, and getting a lesson in sex education unlike any he ever imagined. Plus, GIRL IN A BOX includes the story of how Molly O'Reilly came to be cursed by Queen Titania of the Realm of Faerie. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: TRANSFORMATIONS TP WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY PETER GROSS AND VARIOUS In stores July 7. Timed to coincide with the release of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: GIRL IN THE BOX, this reoffered volume collects THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #21-25, critical turning points in the life of young Tim Hunter. (STAR08186D) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $12.95 ******************** CRUEL AND UNUSUAL #4 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO AND TOM PEYER; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND ANDREW CHIU; PAINTED COVER BY MCCREA In stores July 7. The shocking dark comedy concludes The shocking dark comedy concludes as Warden Bobbie Flint ‹ now known as Warden Whiplash ‹ sees her smash- hit JAIL-TV channel backfire on her personally. It all makes for great television, but who will live and who will die? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 THE DREAMING #40 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HØJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores July 21. Part 1 of the 3-part "Foxes and Hounds," featuring the new regular art team of Christian Højgaard and Ron Randall. Echo's death has not only granted him unpredictable access to both The Dreaming and the waking world, but has also resulted in his transformation from a male drug-abuser to a healthy, beautiful woman. But Echo has no time to revel in her newfound fortune since everyone ‹ from the Corinthian, the most dangerous of all nightmares, to the Sandman's trusty librarian ‹ is seeking revenge on the girl most likely to wreak havoc. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FINALS #1 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY JILL THOMPSON In stores July 7. Rushmore and Heathers collide in a bold 4-issue satire of higher education, illustrated by Jill Thompson (THE SANDMAN, Scary Godmother) and written by VERTIGO newcomer Will Pfeifer. Bad pizza, overpriced textbooks, sniper fire ‹ it's all part of the college experience at Knox State University, a school where students must confront life's harshest experiences head-on if they want to graduate. Six seniors try to survive each other's senior projects ‹ which range from building time-travel machines to starting foreign wars, with forming religious cults and robbery sprees for rent money in-between. Will they live to see graduation day? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 FLINCH #4 WRITTEN BY BRUCE JONES, KENT WILLIAMS AND TY TEMPLETON; ART BY PAUL GULACY, WILLIAMS AND TEMPLETON; COVER BY STEPHEN JOHN PHILLIPS In stores July 28. Three quirky horror tales to cool your blood, VERTIGO- style... In "A Gift of Friendship" (written and illustrated by Kent Williams), rival sportsmen collide in the snow-drenched mountains for a tale of betrayal, revenge, and the fine art of double-cross; in "Playing Dead" (written by Bruce Jones and illustrated by Paul Gulacy), an AWOL soldier assumes a dead man's identity ‹ only to learn that his lovely new wife has secrets that he can't begin to comprehend; and in "Fair Trade" (written and illustrated by Ty Templeton), a regular guy tries to barter his soul for love, only to get hit up by a host of demonic pitchmen. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAPPYDALE: DEVILS IN THE DESERT #2 WRITTEN BY ANDREW DABB; ART AND WRAPAROUND COVER BY SETH FISHER In stores July 21. A serial killer meets more than his match in a small town that isn't quite what it seems as the surprising Prestige Format miniseries concludes. The demented serial killer Belial and his two reluctant accomplices take Mrs. Merryweather and her family hostage in the Merryweather Rooming House. Outside, Sheriff Poe attempts to prevent the overanxious and freakish Happydale citizens from taking matters into their own hands. Is Belial's brand of nihilistic insanity any match for the residents of Happydale? MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. (2 OF 2) PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 HELLBLAZER #141 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores July 28. The second of six self-contained stories teaming writer Warren Ellis with a surpising array of artists pairs Ellis with penciller Phil Jimenez (JLA/TITANS, THE INVISIBLES) and inker Andy Lanning. When a female psychologist researches a wave of premeditated mass killings in the American heartland, an enigmatic, chain-smoking Brit shows her that the roots of evil run deeper than she'd ever imagined. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 100 BULLETS #2 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores July 7. The gripping new series from the writer-artist team behind the acclaimed JONNY DOUBLE continues, featuring painted covers by artist Dave Johnson ("The Justice Society Returns!"). Given the opportunity and the means to avenge her family's deaths by the mysterious Agent Graves, Dizzy Cordova struggles with the morality of murder. Some folks in the 'hood however, don't have this problem. As violence erupts on the unforgiving streets, Dizzy comes face-to-face with her intended targets. Are they responsible, or was their crime just another random act that goes hand in hand with the thug life? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PREACHER #53 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores July 7. In a self-contained road-trip story, Jesse encounters a bizarre series of hitchhikers ‹ including a couple of old friends ‹ on his drive from Washington, D.C. to New York. Is a reunion with Tulip in the wings? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN: BRIEF LIVES HC ‹ NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY JILL THOMPSON AND VINCE LOCKE; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores July 7. Volume VII of THE SANDMAN is printed in a new hardcover, reflecting the trade dress of the current library of SANDMAN trade paperbacks. Featuring artwork by FINALS' Jill Thompson, this haunting volume collects THE SANDMAN #41-49, issues containing Morpheus' and Delirium's search for their missing brother. MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 256pg, FC $29.95 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: LOVE STREET #3 WRITTEN BY PETER HOGAN; ART BY MICHAEL ZULLI AND VINCE LOCKE; PAINTED COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores July 28. Morpheus has a cameo in the surprising conclusion to a miniseries connecting a teenaged John Constantine with the Dream King's imprisonment in the Waking World. In 1968, a ghostly apparition of the imprisoned Lord Morpheus points to further clues about the demon-like force that possessed young John Constantine's dear friend Pamela. Decades later, after Pamela's death unleashes that same spectral force, Constantine grimly prepares for an occult battle whose outcome depends on Constantine's old mate Ollie stopping John from making a grave mistake. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #25 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores July 14. The acclaimed series explodes into its third year with a special, self-contained issue ‹ the first of three featuring covers by Jim Lee! "Here to Go" is a savage, funny, touching focus on outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem himself, as he tells stories of his past that illuminate his obsessions with power, terrorism, and especially death. It's a twisted trip through Spider's mind that will surprise regular readers, and it makes a perfect introduction to this unique character for newcomers. (Note: Look for the TRANSMETROPOLITAN SPIDER JERUSALEM MEDIUM STATUE, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews.) MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PARADOX PRESS THE BIG BOOK OF GRIMM SC WRITTEN BY JONATHAN VANKIN; ART BY VARIOUS Advance solicited; in stores August 4. Classic stories that have stood the test of the centuries come to life courtesy of some of comics' most innovative creators! Snow White, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and countless other familiar tales originally set down in written form by the Brothers Grimm are adapted by an array of artists that include Alec Stevens, Colleen Doran, Charles Adlard, James Kochalka, and Bob Fingerman. Written by Jonathan Vankin (THE BIG BOOK OF BAD, THE BIG BOOK OF SCANDAL!), THE BIG BOOK OF GRIMM tells more intense versions of these stories than readers may have seen before, restoring the material often edited out of the originals to "protect" more sensitive readers. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This book is advance solicited; orders for other books with the same in-store date will be solicited in next month's issue of Previews. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 192pg, b&w $14.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #384 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores July 7. In the spirit of Independence, remember that the freedom to laugh is the greatest freedom of them all. Or is it? MAGAZINE, 48 PG, B&W $2.95* MAD SUPER SPECIAL #139 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores July 14. Old and reliable. Two words (three, if you count "and") with a simple message: you know what to expect from old stuff. And if the "old stuff" in question includes classic features from MADs gone by ‹ like, say, this SUPER SPECIAL ‹ then you've got nothing to worry about. MAGAZINE, 80 PG, B&W $3.99* DC DIRECT ALFRED E. NEUMAN HOLIDAY ACTION FIGURE DESIGNED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS MAD. Advance-solicited; in stores November 10. The popular ALFRED E. NEUMAN ACTION FIGURE returns ‹ redesigned for the holidays! Yeccch! The lovable 6" schmuck you couldn't stand as a regular figure is back, with the same six points of articulation (minus the spring-loaded head), but this time with new, useless props ‹ a reindeer-bird and a holiday ornament ‹ plus a special full-size 32-page book (black-and-white with a 4-color cover) collecting previously-released MAD holiday material. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Exclusive to the direct market. Retailers, please note: Initial quantities of the ALFRED E. NEUMAN HOLIDAY ACTION FIGURE may be limited. Order increases and advance reorders cannot be guaranteed to arrive in stores with intial order quantities. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: LIMITED LITHOGRAPH (GENE HA) ART BY GENE HA In stores July 21. Reoffered to coincide with the release of BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON, this stunning, ready-for-hanging double-matted lithograph reproduces the BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #100 pinup of Batman, Robin and the original Batplane by TOP TEN's Gene Ha. Note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR07472X) FC, DOUBLE-MATTED PRINT $19.95 ****************** BATGIRL MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; BASED ON DESIGNS BY BRIAN STELFREEZE Advance solicited; in stores September 22. The classic image of Barbara Gordon as Batgirl is reproduced in a striking mini-statue! Measuring 3 3/4" h x 4" w x 2 3/4" d, this cold-cast porcelain sculpture is based on the popular full-sized statue, sculpted by William Paquet based on designs by Brian Stelfreeze. Retailers, please note: The BATGIRL MINI-STATUE is manufactured to order, up to a maximum production run of 3,000 units. Orders may be allocated. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. MINI STATUE, FC $39.95 BATMAN SNOW GLOBE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET Advance solicited; in stores October 27. A Dark Winter's Knight is captured in a haunting snow globe! A first for DC DIRECT, this 7 1/2" tall, 4 1/2" diameter striking glass snow globe features a sculpted cold-cast porcelain miniature Batman standing somberly before the Wayne family tombstone within the globe, which rests on an inscribed, cold-cast porcelain base, which has a frieze-like scene of Gotham City encircling the circumference. The "snow" consists of both white and iridescent particles. Packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN SNOW GLOBE is manufactured to order, up to a maximum production run of 3,000 units. Orders may be allocated. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. SNOW GLOBE, FC $79.95 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS MEDIUM STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER BASED ON ARTWORK BY GEORGE PÉREZ Pre-solicited; in stores October 20. The first double-figure medium statue from DC Direct, a classic DC scene from CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #7 comes to vivid life! A poignant recreation of the "Death of Supergirl" cover by George Pérez, sculpted by Tim Bruckner, this striking medium-sized statue (7 7/8" h x 6 7/8" w x 5 1/4" d) features a heavy-stock, 4-color backdrop emblazoned with the CRISIS logo. Packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS MEDIUM STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. MEDIUM STATUE, FC $125.00 FLASH RING PROP Advance-solicited; in stores September 29. The second in DC Direct's new line of replica props is modeled on the classic "costume-change" ring of Barry Allen, the Silver Age Flash! This finely sculpted ring (not intended to be worn) sits in a specially-designed display, measuring 3" w x 3 1/2" h x 2 1/4" d. Cast in pewter and plated with a 2-karat gold finish, the top of the ring's secret compartment is cast partially open (ring lid cannot close) to reveal Barry Allen's red-and-yellow costume (which is also sculpted and cast) inside. The base is cast in resin with an antiqued metallic finish. Intended for display only. Packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The FLASH RING PROP is manufactured to order, up to a maximum production run of 1,500 units. Orders may be allocated. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. RING DISPLAY, FC $69.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA POSTCARD SET ART BY VARIOUS In stores July 21. Reoffered to coincide with JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES Volume 5 and the SECRET ORIGINS FEATURING JLA trade paperback, this set of oversized (5" x 7") postcards features twelve striking images of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes in vibrant color. Retailers, please note: Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR08306X) POSTCARD SET (12 PCS.), FC $15.95 ************************** KINGDOM COME SHAZAM! STATUE SCULPTED AND DESIGNED BY ALEX ROSS Pre-solicited; in stores November 24. The striking companion piece to Alex Ross' KINGDOM COME SUPERMAN STATUE, modelled on the original Captain Marvel! Designed and sculpted by Ross (KINGDOM COME, SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), this long-anticipated cold-cast porcelain sculpture improves on Ross' Superman (an impressive feat), with a copper/bronze-colored finish making the 15" h x 10" w x 4 1/2" d statue stand out in all the powerful, monochromatic glory possible. Mounted on an inscribed base with a name playe reading "The World's Mightiest Mortal.". Also included is an autographed, 4-color reproduction of Ross's "sketch" for the sculpture in an envelope; and a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: the KINGDOM COME SHAZAM! STATUE is manufactured to order, up to a maximum production run of 2,500 units. Orders may be allocated. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for August-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE, 1C $250.00 TRANSMETROPOLITAN SPIDER JERUSALEM MEDIUM STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; BASED ON DESIGNS BY DARICK ROBERTSON Advance-solicited; in stores November 17. TRANSMETROPOLITAN's outlaw journalist is captured hard at work on his "office" in a cold-cast porcelain medium sculpture based on designs by TRANSMET's Darick Robertson! DC's exciting line of medium-sized statues captures its first VERTIGO subject: the irascible Spider, caught in a rather personal moment with his two-headed cat at his side. The 5" tall sculpture (seated) rests on a 5 1/2" wide base. Retailers, please note: The SPIDER JERUSALEM MEDIUM STATUE is manufactured to order, up to a maximum production run of 2,500 units. Orders may be allocated. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. MEDIUM STATUE, FC $89.95 WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE ‹ BACK IN STOCK! Retrosolicited; in stores June 30. Back by popular demand! A 6 1/4" tall, fully- painted action figure brings the Amazon Princess to vivid life, featuring nine points of articulation (including shoulders, elbows and knees) and packaged with a removable battleaxe and shield. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. (No variant figures are being offered.) Retailers, please note: All unfilled backorders and advance reorders have been canceled. Available quantities of the WONDER WOMAN ACTION FIGURE are limited. Orders may be allocated. This is a retrosolicitation. All other titles that share this item's in- store date were offered in last month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI IMAGE COMICS AGE OF BRONZE SPECIAL #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Eric Shanower Adultery ‹ incest ‹ murder ‹ and WORSE ‹ this is the family history of Agamemnon, King of Mycenae, and his brother Menelaus, King of Sparta and husband of the ravishing Helen. Watch their sordid legacy unfold before your eyes in "House of Horror." Plus a look behind the scenes of Age of Bronze ‹ artwork, sketches, notes, and more. b&w, 24pg $2.95 AGE OF HEROES SPECIAL #2 An Image Comic (S) James Hudnall (A) John Ridgway Collecting the hard-to-find third and forth issues of the series, with a new story by James Hudnall, creator of Harsh Realm! This groundbreaking fantasy series takes you to the world of Xera, where magic and mystery abound. Thrill to the adventures of Luko and Aerwyn as they try to steal the gold of the gods. Be astounded by the tragic story of Mael, the knight of the Burning Crystal. And be amazed by the adventure of Conor and Glinda as they try to escape the statues of Rynwold. It's a thrill a minute from page one to sixty-four! b&w, 64pg $6.95 ALLEY CAT #1 An Image Comic (S) Robert Napton, Matt Hawkins, Greg Aronowitz & Alley Baggett (A) Bosco & Tie Alley Baggett photo cover (75%), with a 1-in-4 Dorian Cleavenger painted cover! Feel the heat as famed model and actress Alley Baggett comes alive in the pages of the new comic Alley Cat! Enter a twisted world of supernatural evil and Machiavellian deceit set in modern-day New Orleans, as one woman uncovers the truth behind the life of the Marquis de Sade and his notoriously bizarre exploits in the early 19th century. Swept up in the never-ending battle between competitive supernatural forces seeking control of earth, Alley undergoes a baptism of fire in an adventure that will shape the reality of the Third Millennium. From the creative minds behind Lady Pendragon, Avengelyne and Deity, comes Image's Alley Cat! FC, 32pg $2.50 Retailer Incentive: For every 25 copies ordered, retailers will receive a special cardstock, glow-in-the-dark Alley Baggett photo cover for free and the option to buy two more at $5.00 each. ASCENSION #18 Top Cow Comics (W) Davids Finch and Quinn (P) Brian Ching Can Lucien and Andromeda even hope to defeat this new entity that threatens their very lives? They'd better, because it seems that Petra is definitely out of the picture and this creature means business... FC, 32pg $2.50 BIG BANG COMICS #26 An Image Comic (S/A) Jerry Acerno The long-awaited slam-bang conclusion to Shadow Lady's "Murder By Microphone" is spotlighted in this issue. Just as Professor Prescott is about to receive the coveted Wexlo Award for his "Inviso-Ray," he discovers that its main component is missing! It's up to Shadow Lady to bring the maniacal Maurice Dvorak to justice, culminating in the wildest aerial chase ever! Guaranteed to produce loads of thrills, spills, and laughs! Incredible action and pacing, plus the gorgeous artwork that is Jerry Acerno's calling card! All this, plus more action with the curvaceous BlueBird, brought to you by Brian Peterson & Terry Pavlett. b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE CROW #6 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Jon J Muth (A) Paul Lee (C) Mark Nicholas, Cover by Kent Williams IN THE SKIN OF AN ANGEL: Part II‹The second chapter of the two-part story, "In the Skin of an Angel" finds Eric Draven facing off against Sin, a woman with strange desires, and The Walker, a mysterious being who may be able to explain the purpose of The Crow. Jon J Muth continues as writer of the only ongoing, full-color monthly Crow comic book, with art for this issue contributed by Paul Lee (The Dreaming, Hellblazer/Books of Magic, Dhampire). FC, 32pg $2.50 THE CROW BOOK ONE: VENGEANCE TP Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Jon J Muth (A) Jamie Tolagson (C) Mark Nicholas, Cover by Kent Williams When Eric Draven's life is ended by a street gang, no one has any idea that it will lead to his resurrection as The Crow. Least of all, those who murdered him. But as each one is brutally killed, they learn that Eric Draven has had his soul wrapped in the supernatural cloak of The Crow, giving him the power to wreak the vengeance that most victims can only dream about. Jon Muth's thoughtful and poignant story about the injustices of the world, forces the reader to decide if vengeance is really the right solution to any problem. Collecting the sold-out issues of The Crow #1-3, this is your chance to read one of the most critically-acclaimed books of the year, written by Jon J Muth and illustrated by Jamie Tolagson. Features a new cover by Kent Williams. SC, 7x10, 72pg, FC $7.95 CY-GOR #1 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Rick Veitch (A) Joel Thomas, Cover by Joel Thomas One of the most popular characters from the world of Spawn gets his own full-color, monthly comic book! Cy-Gor, who first appeared in Spawn #38, gets a complete overhaul by the master of the comic book horror story, Rick Veitch. Part animal, part man, part weapon, Cy-Gor is all monster; the ultimate pariah, a freakish out-of-control behemoth and one of the most dangerous creatures alive. When Cy-Gor escapes from the super top-secret government agency known as Project Sim, all Hell breaks loose. This issue also introduces the book's continuing cast which includes a Romanian Gypsy girl named Fatima, whose performing monkey Gregor seems to have a special bond with Cy-Gor; and Frankie and Zevon, the amoral Project Sim agents that are charged with tracking down their out-of- control experiment. Newcomer Joel Thomas provides the art in a style that perfectly captures the urban horror of Rick Veith's script! FC, 32pg $2.50 THE DARKNESS: INFINITY Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Roger Cruz What if Jackie Estacado wasn't the man that was born with the legacy of The Darkness power? What if the bearer was totally unrelated to the New York mafia or anything connected to it? What you'd have is a very different and intriguing Darkness tale, brought to you by two former X-creators, Scott Lobdell (The Darkness, Hellhole, Uncanny X- Men) and Roger Cruz (X-Men)! FC, 40pg $3.50 Guaranteed in stores: 7/21/99 DEADLANDS: ONE SHOT An Image Comic (W) Matt Forbeck (P) Loston Wallace (I) Kim DeMulder (C) Matthew Tice Deadlands: One Shot is set in the world of the award-winning, best-selling roleplaying game Deadlands: The Weird West. This full-color, prestige-format graphic novel follows the adventures of Ronan Lynch, the undead gunslinger featured in Pinnacle's much- acclaimed series of Dime Novels. It's a gritty tale set in an alternate American West in which hex-slinging hucksters cast spells with poker cards, mad scientists tinker with the laws of physics, and the dead walk. While chasing down bank robbers along the Chisholm Trail, Ronan runs smack into a horror straight from the heart of the Hunting Grounds: one of the legendary hangin' judges ‹ and his day goes downhill from there! Deadlands: The Weird West won the 1996 Origins Awards for "Best Roleplaying Game" and "Best Graphic Presentation of a Roleplaying Game," and is the basis for the best-selling Deadlands: Doomtown card game. For more information about Deadlands: One Shot and Pinnacle's games and other products, stop by Pinnacle's website at www.peginc.com. FC, 48pg $6.95 DEITY: REVELATIONS #2 An Image Comic (A/co-W) Karl Altstaetter (co-W) Robert Napton (C) Brian Buccellato (I) Victor Olazaba The legend continues! Following the climactic events of the first Deity series and Deity: The Darkness and the Light, Jamie tries to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Meanwhile, at the Junction, Red Flag Trooper Joe Tripoli tries to return to Earth to protect Jaime ‹ the daughter he never knew he had. Will the Ma'Shiva civil war sabotage his plans?! This unique series combines manga-style fantasy, high-tech warfare, martial arts action, and a decidedly hip-hop sensibility. By Karl Altstaetter, Robert Napton, Brian Buccellato, and Victor Olazaba. NOTE: Revelations #2 features a 1-in-10 variant cover by DefCon 4's Mat Broome. This cover combines with next issue's cover to form a single image! FC, 32pg $2.95 EXPOSURE #1 An Image Comic (S) David Campiti (A) Al Rio (C) Mickey Clausen BLACK SABBATH‹Gen13 artist Al Rio's most anticipated title ever has arrived! Exposure reveals the deadly hidden secrets around us, as two gorgeous females blow the lid off the truths we take for granted. With all the slam-bang, never-come-up-for-air action of a Hong Kong John Woo movie, Exposure begins with childhood friends Shawna and Lisa, long separated after a mother's suicide caused Lisa to experience "visions" of her spirit mom and develop sensitivity to incredible phenomena. One is now a uniformed cop who married and divorced a cop; the other, a doctor who delved into more metaphysical answers. In "Black Sabbath," the girls meet again when careers cross paths in San Diego. Abetted by smitten scientist Alan Wong and charismatic biker bud/computer whiz Graham Burroughs, the foursome leaps into an explosive, action-packed adventure against a swarm of age-old vampires and their 2000-year secret. Check out the EXPOSURE web pages at http://www.alrio.com and at http://4colorreview.simplenet.com/exposure. FC, 32pg $2.50 FATHOM #8 Top Cow Comics (W/P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathan D. Smith Confrontations and conspiracies come to a head, dropping Aspen into a whirlpool of terror. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed in store date: 8/4/99 Retailer note: Due to the overwhelming demand of the penciler, Michael Turner, and his assurances that this book will now consistently go out on time, Top Cow has resumed guaranteed shipping of this title! FOREVER AMBER #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Don Hudson In the near future, all goods and services are provided by a dozen or so companies and everyone has a job. But qualified employees are hard-to-find, and no one is allowed to quit. But when they do, they send Amber. She's like a corporate bounty-hunter. She's faster and stronger that the average office worker, so it's easy. She doesn't take it seriously anymore, and takes humor in the way the company screws the little guy... until it happens to her. She's set up, she's screwed, and she's not going to take it anymore! Forever Amber is a four-issue mini-series that ships with a 50/50 alternate cover. b&w, 24pg $2.95 HELLHOLE #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Adam Pollina (I) Mark Morales If you thought the streets of Hellhole were depressing, wait until you see the horror that transpires among the power brokers who reside within the penthouse towers that cast their shadows over the evil-wracked inner city. It is here that Cabrini and Wilson are led in their hunt for the one-man massacre that's been working his way through the city's drug pipeline. But they may not like what they find... FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed in store date: 7/21/99 KABUKI #9 An Image Comic (W/A) David Mack The grand finale to this fantastic Kabuki storyline! What happens to Kabuki? Does she escape from Control Corps? Do the Noh operatives get her first? Is Akemi a friend or foe? Find out in this issue - the issue everyone's been waiting for. Do not underorder! FC, 32pg $2.95 Retailer Incentive: For every five issues of Kabuki #9 ordered, retailers can order one copy of the limited edition cover of Kabuki #4. KABUKI CLASSICS #7 An Image Comic (W/A) David Mack The showdown between Kabuki and Kai's gang! This issue presents Circle of Blood Act 5. Kabuki Classics presents the entire Kabuki Saga from the beginning in single issue format. Printed on high-quality paper with a brand new cover painted by David Mack! b&w, 32pg $3.25 KABUKI POSTER #5 An Image Product The latest in the series of posters of the Noh Agents! This is a brand new poster painted by David Mack and printed on high-quality paper. A must for the Kabuki collector! It will look great framed in the office or at home. Collect Kabuki and each of the Noh operatives and have your own Kabuki art gallery! FC, 24x36 $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KABUKI POSTERS #1-4 FC $5.99Ea. O/A KABUKI POSTER SET Includes Posters #1-4. Poster Set $21.99 O/A KABUKI #7 Available in two cover versions! FC $2.95Ea. ************************ KOSMIC KAT ACTIVITY BOOK An Image Comic (A) Karl Altstaetter, Michael O'Hare, and Darryl Sheakley Because you demanded it! Deity's Kosmic Kat stars in his own book! Because of the overwhelming demand, that wacky Kat from the pages of Deity springs to life in his very own book! This unique one-shot features an original Kosmic Kat origin story as well as puzzles, games, and a host of fun activities. Geared for Deity/Kosmic Kat fans and kids of all ages! PC, 22pg $2.95 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #22 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Clayton Crain (I) Kevin Conrad (S) Brian Holguin (C) Brian Haberlin "Reveal the secrets that you keep inside..." Go behind the veil... and Into The Void. A pair of twin sisters who share a frightful secret venture into the Circus of Souls, unaware that they will soon be confronted with their violent past. They soon learn that nothing remains hidden for long from the Elder spirits that haunt the Psycho Circus. There are some secrets too terrible to say out loud, but sometimes it's the things you don't say that just might kill you! FC, 32pg $2.25 LADY PENDRAGON VOL. 2 #1 TOUR EDITION (S) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman (C) Brett Evans The Tour cover of the impossible-to-find first issue of the mini-series is made available for the first time! A few of these are available with an original John Stinsman Lady Pendragon sketch on the back (normally all-white) cover! Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. REGULAR EDITON‹FC, 32pg PI LIMITED EDITION‹FC, 32pg PI LADY PENDRAGON: DRAGON BLADE #4 An Image Comic (S) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman (C) Brett Evans, painted cover by Joe Jusko Morgana returns with legions of horrific creatures and loyal men as she continues to build the Fourth Reich. All-out war breaks as Jennifer Drake tries to maintain a loose alliance between several factions of surviving humans who would prefer to fight each other than the overwhelming threat before them. Guinevere's quest to find the Holy Grail unfolds as she discovers the truth behind the Immaculate Conception of Christ. Merlin is forced to choose between fate and loyalty as Atlantis rises from the bottom of the ocean and reveals strange new horrors from the deep. All this and a special first look at Image Comics' hot upcoming new title, Blue by Greg Aronowitz, Edwin Rosell, and Jason Johnson (in addition to the regular 22-page Lady Pendragon story)! FC, 32pg $2.50 MEGADRAGON AND TIGER #5 An Image Comic (S/A) Tony Wong Tiger goes to Paradise in disguise and meets his childhood sweetheart, Gigi. Much to his dismay, he discovers she works for the enemy! Meanwhile, Red Dragon single-handedly tries to prevent a new apocalypse, as the earth is threatened with renewed menace from space. And if he survives, he has to take on Tiger in the arena of death. A pivotal issue in this action packed series! Website: www.thehud.com/jade.htm FC, 40pg $2.95 MEGATON MAN: BOMBSHELL #1 An Image Comic (S/A) Don Simpson First, Megaton Man gets killed off, then he battles the evil megaclone Unleash, then he faces the new bad girl menace Bombshell ‹ but not necessarily in that order! Dandy Don Simpson drops another bombshell of his own that will forever change the history of comics (or maybe another dud that will amount to absolutely nothing ‹ you decide)! Featuring Ms. Megaton, Kid Megaton, robots that get blown up, and a scantily-clad young lady or two! A complete, new adventure of the Man of Molecules never seen on www.MEGATONMAN.com before! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MORE THAN MORTAL: OTHERWORLDS #1 An Image Comic (W) Brian Holguin (P) Steve Firchow (I) Alp Altiner (C) Frank D'Armata Jump onboard in July, as Liar Comics launches their popular fantasy title through Image. New and old readers alike will enjoy this glimpse into the future of More Than Mortal, as a mysterious stranger spins an eerie tale on a cold Samhain's Eve (Halloween). When we catch up to Derdre the Protector and Morand the Witchfinder, they are travelling on the spooky Celtic holiday, and our heroes soon discover that the veil between our world and the other worlds has become dangerously thin. Have they encountered an old enemy or a new one? The mystery unfolds as Derdre is led into a trap and forced to take a fantastic journey across the unearthly realms of legend and myth. Join in the excitement, as we welcome Brian Holguin (Aria, Spawn) into the MTM staff for the first four issues of this thrilling story arc. NOTE: Each issue of MTM: Otherworlds will feature a stunning painted alternate cover by series artist Steve Firchow. These covers feature the main character, Derdre, in several poses and will ship in a 50/50 ratio to the normal cover. FC, 24pg $2.95 NASH PREVIEW EDITION An Image Comic (W) Kevin Nash & various (P) Marat Mychaels (I) Jaime Mendoza Superstar wrestler Kevin Nash blasts into the future with an explosion of action, adventure, and excitement in the pages of his debut comic book, Nash. The special Nash Preview Edition will feature an exclusive interview with Kevin Nash and the inside scoop on how and why the Nash comic book evolved and developed into a story for the 21st century. Do not miss this first look at the dynamic artwork and story outline for this landmark book as well as an original sketchbook section featuring preliminary sketches and unused pages. Plus, a sneak peek at new and future comic books from the studios of Next Entertainment. b&w, 32pg $2.50 NEON CYBER #1 An Image Comic (P) Lou Kang (W) Adrian Tsang (I) Arnold Tsang (C) Dreamwave Colors & Frozen Light Fresh off the hit series DarkMinds, Dreamwave Productions bring you Neon Cyber, a gritty Mafia style tale of Neon's turbulent rise to power within the Neon Dragons. Join the Neon Dragons as they fight for control of Macropolis' lucrative underworld against everyone from the city's numerous rival gangs to its enigmatic criminal syndicates. Set some time before the original DarkMinds series, Neon Cyber offers a view of Macropolis with brand new characters you've never-seen-before, as well as ones you know from the original DarkMinds series. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a first time reader, Neon Cyber has got what you're looking for! NOTE: Pat Lee will be doing an alternate cover that will ship in a 50/50 mix with the original cover. You don't want to miss out on this ride! FC, 32pg $2.50 OZZY OSBOURNE ACTION FIGURE Todd McFarlane Toys Rock and Roll's resident madman is presented in all of his crazed glory. Ozzy, cape- cloaked and wielding a crucifix, comes with his own stained glass background/base with doves and bats. (Item #1220) This product will come in solid packed cases of 6 pieces. (CAUT: 4) Figure PI RISING STARS #1 Top Cow Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder (C) Liquid! The most eagerly-anticipated book of 1999 begins in July as Top Cow proudly presents J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars. This epic tale begins when a celestial event occurs in a small town that will change the inhabitants' lives forever. Over the course of this series, Rising Stars will follow all who were blessed ‹ and cursed ‹ by this mysterious event. Brought to you by the creator of Babylon 5 and the upcoming Crusade, J. Michael Straczynski and penciling sensation Keu Cha, Rising Stars is sure to be one book that lives up to the hype!!! NOTE: This issue will ship with 4 covers in equal amounts of a 25/25/25/25 ratio. When placed side by side, the covers will form one large, complete image of the Rising Stars characters. FC, 32pg (1 of 24) $2.50 Guaranteed in stores: 7/28/99 Retailer incentive: Top Cow Comics is preparing to unleash one of their most ambitious comics to date. Created by acclaimed sci-fi writer J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by hot new artist, Keu Cha, Rising Stars is set to make its ground-shaking debut in July. The twenty-four issue maxi-series will introduce readers to a brand-new world of intriguing characters and compelling story-lines which will appeal to a vast consumer audience. To promote this new title, the first issue of Rising Stars will feature a special 1-in-25 "Holofoil" cover which will be a variant edition of one of the regular four covers. SAVAGE DRAGON #64 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen Writer/artist Erik Larsen deftly demonstrates why he's one of the most sought-out creators in comics! The much loved Savage Dragon strips from Comic Shop News are deftly worked into continuity here and that's just half of it! As Dragon's enemies conspire to kick his green can, the Dragon must protect his young daughter and earn a living on the side. All this, and OverLord's secrets revealed! Plus the spine-tingling return of the Possessor! Another bitchin' funnybook yarn in a pretty decent string of bitchin' funnybook yarns! Not to be missed! A giant evolutionary step forward for superhero comics! Highly recommended! Buy huge gobs or I'll slap you around. Don't make me come over there. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON: POSSESSED HC An Image Comic by Erik Larsen From one of the most respected creative talents in comics, comes one of the most talked- about series in the comic book medium. The Dragon goes berserk as the villainous Horde controls his mind and forces him to go on a rampage! The Savage Dragon #12-16 (and most of WildC.A.T.S #14) is collected for the first time in this handsome volume. Superbly crafted tales with amazing art! It's a gripping tale of outrageous characters in extraordinary circumstances. Signed and numbered with an exclusive, disturbingly twisted signing plate. Well worth the ridiculously hefty admission price. Buy two ‹ impress your friends. Extremely limited quantity ‹ less than 200 copies will be produced ‹ orders may be allocated. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $89.95 SOLAR LORD #5 An Image Comic (S/A) Khoo Fuk Lung The fate of the Earth hangs in the balance as Solar Lord fights to the death with the Emperor of the Darkness. Nickson has assumed the mantle of the Solar Lord just in time to stop the Emperor's instruments of destruction. But can he stop the Emperor himself? Especially when the Emperor killed his predecessor? A shocker of an ending in this issue! Website: www.thehud.com/jade.htm FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN #88 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (S) Todd McFarlane & Brian Holguin (C) Brian Haberlin "Seasons of Change..."‹It has been a time of great upheaval for everyone connected to Spawn; for his widow Wanda and her husband Terry, the detectives Sam and Twitch, and for Spawn's erstwhile mentor, Cogliostro. As the storm clears, a distinct pattern emerges amid all the wreckage. But what does it mean for the HellSpawn and the Great War to come? And what about one of Heaven's dirty little secrets Spawn stumbles upon? FC, 32pg $1.95 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #5 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (A) Liam McCormack-Sharp, Cover by Liam McCormack-Sharp As the unstoppable Black Knight, Lord Covenant, having lost his faith and all those he cared about, has begun a wandering pilgrimage trying to cull a small measure of salvation from his fate. When his travels take him to the plague-ravaged province of France, Covenant finds himself face to face with a nobleman who, in life, was a close friend and ally but betrayed him on the field of battle. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES II ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys (Assortment #11170) Spawn: The Black Heart (#11171)‹comes with heavy-duty blood-stained armor, a large battle ax, saber blade, hand-mounted battle blades, and a forearm spear! The Necromancer (#11172)‹The Witch Queen of the dead comes with a sword, articulated wings, 2 masks of disguise, a severed head, and Momarr, her pet lizard! Iguanus The Great & Tuskadon (#11173)‹Iguanus comes with a battle ax, a coat of honor banner, a fighting shield, and saddle pack of accessories. Tuskadon is his courser who is a very large, armored four-legged creature! Viper King (#11174)‹the cruel and evil ruler of the Serpent World comes with chains for his victims and a horde of bendable vipers ready to strike! The Tormentor (#11175)‹this savage brute has many instruments of pain and suffering such as three spears, his cutting ax, a backpack and basket to carry the flesh of his victims! The Scarlet Edge (#11176)‹this mysterious warlord comes with an array of razor- sharp weapons: two saber swords, two slashing swords that connect to become a spear, and a shield! This assortment will come in a case pack of 12 assorted figures. (CAUT: 4) Figure PI SPAWN: THE UNDEAD #2 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf (C) Todd Broeker The all-new, monthly Spawn series continues with another outstanding stand-alone story by Paul Jenkins and Dwayne Turner. Travis Ward is a modern-day magician who learns what happens when you make a deal with the devil. A modern twist on Faustian mythology, this compelling story shows incidents of HellSpawns throughout the history of mankind. Written by Paul Jenkins, who just broke into Wizard's Top 10 Writers List, and drawn by Dwayne Turner and Chance Wolf. FC, 32pg $1.95 TELLOS #3 An Image Comic (W) Todd Dezago (P) Mike Wieringo (I) Nathan Massengill THE JOINING: Part III, "Torrent!"‹Getting there's half the problem, as Koj, Serra, and Jarek (and Brad...!) head for Ona-Li, only to be ambushed en route by Malesur's Agents in the turbulent and typhonous land called Torrent!! And as if that weren't bad enough, wait'll they see what's waiting for them when they get there!! ...if they get there!!! FC, 32pg $2.50 DYNAMIC FORCES/IMAGE COMICS ALLEY CAT PREMIERE #1 - DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COMIC Dynamic Forces (S) Robert Napton, Matt Hawkins, Greg Aronowitz & Alley Baggett (A) Bosco & Tie, Alley Cat is the hottest new creation from Matt Hawkins, featuring Playboy Model Alley Baggett! With Alley cast in the lead role, this new series will go to new heights as only very few series have been able to before. This DF Premiere edition will feature a story which is exclusive to Dynamic Forces! And best of all, it's 32 pages long with 16 original pages of story, as well as interviews, sketches, photos, and so much more! Exclusively from Dynamic Forces! The story takes place in-between the 5 page preview in Lady Pendragon #3 and the all new Alley Cat #1 being offered this month. This comic is not available anywhere else, so don't miss out, fanboy! NOTE: This comic will come featuring two covers ‹ one by up and coming hot artist John (Lady Pendragon) Stinsman, and the other cover will be a red hot photo of Alley herself ‹ with the split being 50/50! Boy, would I like to run into her in a dark alley. Extremely Limited. Also available signed by writer/co-creator Matt Hawkins & Alley Cat herself ‹ Alley Baggett! ‹ at a suggested retail price of $29.95. REGULAR‹FC, 32pg $6.95 SIGNED‹FC, 32pg $29.95 Retailer Incentive: We know that you won't miss out on this ultra-hot DF premiere to the all-new Alley Cat series (especially with Buffy: The Vampire Slayer and so many other hot comics out there), but at DF we would like to thank the retailers who support us the most. Order a 6-pack of Alley Cat Premiere #1's (3 of each cover), and you will receive 3 limited edition alternate cover Image comics FREE! That's right, order a 6-PACK (and boy does she have one), and get 3 for FREE! DYNAMIC FORCES SPIRIT OF '76 STARTER PACKAGE/IMAGE 4TH OF JULY LIBERTY PACKAGE Dynamic Forces Since the inception of Image, this publishing entity has been the creative haven for artists all over the world, just as America is for all people! This starter package will feature 4 random limited 4-star DF cover comics, and at a price to honor our founding fathers, as well as Image comics! There will be four DF limited edition cover comics for the liberated price of just $17.76! But that's not all, as one of the four comics will be an extremely limited "Chrome" cover comic. And as an additional bonus for Image fans, this package will also feature three additional random non-DF limited edition cover comics! NOTE: All the above placed packages are available for initial orders only. Reorders will not be available as these are a part of an anniversary event, and such events are exclusive to initial orders. Entire Package $17.76 LADY PENDRAGON #0 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE "EUROSKETCH" ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces (S) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman This special issue features all three Lady Pendragons! This limited version was originally only available as a promotion throughout Europe, but DF has managed to bring a few back to the states for the Lady Pendragon fans! Extremely Limited. FC, 32pg $10.00 MORE THAN MORTAL: OTHERWORLDS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Dynamic Forces (W) Brian Holguin (P) Steve Firchow (I) Alp Altiner (C) Frank D'Armata More Than Mortal has been one of comicdom's hottest series over the last year! And it's going to be even hotter now with the power of the Image "I" behind it! And what, pray tell, can be even hotter, yet cooler than this, you may ask?!?!? Why, an alternate cover created exclusively for Dynamic Forces, of course, and by none other than John (Lady Pendragon) Stinsman! Extremely Limited. FC, 24pg $6.95 NEON CYBER #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE PAT LEE COVER Dynamic Forces (P) Lou Kang (W) Adrian Tsang (I) Arnold Tsang (C) Dreamwave Colors & Frozen Light From the pages of Pat Lee's hot DarkMinds series comes the Neon Cyber gang in this new series! Featuring incredible story and artwork by Pat and pals in the studio, this new series will launch like a rocket! Don't miss out, because you know how hard it is to get the back issues to DarkMinds! Extremely Limited. FC, 32pg $6.95 TELLOS PREVIEW BOOK: DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE! (W) Todd Dezago (P) Mike Wieringo (I) Nathan Massengill This exclusive preview book to the hot new Tellos series from Mike Wieringo and Todd Dezago not only showcases Mr. Wieringo's stunning pencil art (and boy his pencils are incredibly beautiful), but also features a one-on-one interview between Mike Wieringo and Todd Dezago. That's right, Mike and Todd interview each other! This is one interview that you don't want to miss! b&w, 24pg $10.00 MARVEL COMICS Marvel Tech ON SALE JULY 7 DEATHLOK #1 cover by joe quesada & jae lee joe casey/leonardo manco € THE SCOOP: From the X-Men¹s explosive ³Rage Against The Machine² crossover comes the first M-Tech title‹starring the ultimate fighting machine! € THE STORY: He is Deathlok, a ultra-advanced cyborg created by a shadow cabinet within the super-spy organization known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Now, the prototype of a secret bio-weaponization project has broken free! Worse, due to a bizarre mix-up, his consciousness resides inside Billy Bailey‹a six-year-old boy‹as his bionic body rampages across America! Can our hero (who, you will discover, is someone you may already know) marshal his military experience and stop his deadly body and reunite it with its original psyche? And can he accomplish this impossible task while avoiding the clutches of the S.H.I.E.L.D. task force who know his strengths and weaknesses‹and are sent to terminate him?! Part Fugitive, part Blade Runner, this is a pedal-to-the-metal adventure saga in the Mighty Marvel Manner! € THE CREATORS: The sci-fi soldier comes your way by the team of red-hot writer Joe Casey (CABLE, X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM) and the amazing Leonardo Manco, whose richly detailed pencils wowed fans with his recent work in THUNDERBOLTS #26 and AVENGERS 1999. And did we mention that the cover is by the Marvel Knights team of Joe Quesada and Jae Lee?! € THE FORMAT: 32-page debut issue. € THE SUPPORT: We¹re rolling out the red carpet to welcome these new stars to the Marvel Universe! House and industry ads, an extensive Marvel Online site and a special P.O.P. item are just the beginning! Look for X-51 #0 shipping in Wizard¹s X-Men Super Special and a free ³Daily Bugle: Book Watch² preview in select June titles! And don¹t forget all the coverage in industry publications! FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 14 X-51 #1 cover by joe quesada & JIMMY PALMIOTTI michael higgins & karl bollers/joe bennett € THE SCOOP: Straight from the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN #371, X-MEN #91 and X-MEN 1999 comes fast-paced super hero action spiced with a sci-fi twist! € THE STORY: Once he was Machine Man, an artificial adventurer in search of his own humanity. Now the classic Kirby character is back and updated for the new millennium! The only trouble is, he¹s dead... but does his memory live on?! Learn exactly what we mean when a mysterious federal agent, assigned the task of tracing the late automaton¹s history, discovers much more than he bargained for as he finds himself caught in the crossfire between U.S. government forces and the all-new Brotherhood of Mutants! Super hero adventure? Check! Hi-tech action? Check! X-Men tie-in? Check! This model is stacked with the thrills you crave, so jack in to X-51! € THE CREATORS: Written by the tag-team of Michael Higgins and Karl Bollers with pencils by Joe Bennett (NOVA, Buffy The Vampire Slayer). Cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti! € THE FORMAT: 32-page debut issue. FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 21 DEATHLOK #2 (A) cover by leonardo manco joe casey/leonardo manco Guest-starring Nick Fury! S.H.I.E.L.D.¹s elite black-ops team closes in on taking down the mindless body of Deathlok, which is wreaking havok up and down the Vegas strip! Meanwhile, young Billy Bailey must sneak across state lines to retrieve his original, cyborg form! Only one man stands between the destruction of the world¹s ultimate military machine and the life of an innocent boy‹and his name is Nick Fury! FC $1.99 DEATHLOK #2 (B) cover by tbd FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 28 X-51 #2 (A) cover by joe bennett michael higgins & karl bollers/joe bennett The Brotherhood of Mutants strike as we uncover the mystery of X-51¹s resurrection! But has he been reborn and re-formed only to die at the hands of the evil Brotherhood of Mutants? And, when the dust has settled, who will be perceived as the greater threat to mankind‹the mutants or the machine? Will X-51 now be hated and feared by mankind? FC $1.99 X-51 #2 (B) cover by tbd FC $1.99 Marvel Heroes ON SALE JULY 7 CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II #1 (OF 5) cover by oscar jimenez & eduardo alpuente chris claremont/oscar jimenez/eduardo alpuente € THE SCOOP: The greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe go to war‹with each other‹ in this all-new super slugfest! € THE STORY: From deep space comes the Coiterie, a group of intergalactic samaritans who come to Earth seeking its most powerful champion‹through all-out combat! But what could possibly make our heroes compete against one another? How about this: the victor receives a miraculous wish of their choice! In other words, the winner could once and for all save mankind! But as Wolverine, Spider-Man, the Thing, Rogue, Thor, Hulk and a legion of heroes are culled from the Avengers, Fantastic Four and the X-Men, the participants begin to wonder: could their alien hosts really have a more sinister agenda?! They better figure it out soon‹before they take each other out! Plus: This series will bring two new heroes to the Marvel Universe (hint: check out FANTASTIC FOUR #17 & #18)! € THE CREATORS: These brutal bouts are brought to you by writer Chris Claremont (FANTASTIC FOUR), penciler Oscar Jimenez (WOLVERINE: BLACK RIO) and inker Eduardo Alpuente. € THE FORMAT: Five-issue biweekly limited series. € THE SUPPORT: In addition to house and industry advertisements, CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II will be spotlighted in ³Choose Your Champion!² a special site at www.marvel.com/champions through which readers can vote for the winners of key match-ups! FC $2.50 CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS TRADE PAPERBACK bill mantlo/john romita jr. € THE SCOOP: Wolverine vs. Black Panther! Daredevil vs. Iron Fist! She-Hulk vs. Iron Man! Marvel¹s best go head-to-head as Marvel¹s first ever ³event² is collected in one volume! € THE STORY: Visited by the enigmatic cosmic gambler known as the Grandmaster, all of the major Marvel super heroes (and some never before seen crime fighters) from around the globe answer the call to participate in the greatest game of all! Yes, for the first time, heroes such as the Thing, Sasquatch, Invisible Woman, Angel, Captain America and more fight each other in a world-spanning battle royal with nothing less than the fate of the Earth at stake! € THE CREATORS: Written by Bill Mantlo, one of the most prolific comic book writers of the ¹70s and ¹80s. Featuring some of the first ever penciling work by John Romita Jr., who would go on to become one of the hottest superstars in the industry. € THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback. SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $17.95 DOCTOR WHO #280 The official full-color magazine celebrating Doctor Who! Magazine, FC $6.40 FANTASTIC FOUR #21 cover by salvador larroca & art thibert chris claremont/salvador larroca/art thibert There¹s a new crimelord making moves on the mob, and for hired muscle he¹s using the hordes of Hades... because he is Hades! Will the lord of the Underworld now rule our underworld? Standing against him: three intrepid adventurers... and a puppy! Join us for the debut of the unlikeliest quartet in all of Marvel history! And hopefully it won¹t take the real Fantastic Four too long to come to their rescue! FC $1.99 THOR #15 cover by john romita jr. & klaus janson dan jurgens/lee weeks/klaus janson Jake Olson: on the run from the law! Odin: imperiled! The Warriors Three: dispatched on a mission to Earth! Mjolnir: the sought-after prize in a contest of heroism! All of this and more‹all because a menace from Thor¹s past stalks our world once more! Wizard #95 says THOR is the best Marvel comic on the racks today! FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 14 AVENGERS FOREVER #10 (OF 12) cover by carlos pacheco & jesus merino kurt busiek & roger stern/ carlos pacheco/jesus merino The endgame begins! Immortus has the Earth¹s Mightiest Heroes at his mercy, and the future Avengers battalion of Jonz Rickard is poised to sweep the universe! The hope lies with Kang and the Supreme Intelligence‹but will the cure prove more fatal than the disease?! FC $2.99 IRON MAN #20 cover by sean chen & eric cannon kurt busiek & roger stern/sean chen/ lary stucker & eric cannon It¹s heavy metal mayhem of the highest order as Iron Man and the all-new War Machine collide for the fate of Jocasta! Does Tony Stark have what it takes to beat his deadly double, who¹s bigger and badder than ever?! It¹s the crushing conclusion to the three-part war! FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 21 CAPTAIN AMERICA #21 cover by andy kubert & jesse delperdang mark waid/andy kubert/jesse delperdang Guest-starring the Black Panther! Klaw, master of sound, is out to destroy the world¹s supply of vibranium‹by means of a sonic cancer that will destroy the nation of Wakanda! Can Captain America avert this global disaster‹or will T¹Challa tell the shield slinger to get lost?! Plus: The conclusion to the Sgt. Fury vs. Baron Blood back-up tale that¹s fully painted by Vince Evans! FC $1.99 CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II #2 (OF 5) cover by oscar jimenez & eduardo alpuente chris claremont/oscar jimenez/ eduardo alpuente Let¹s get ready to... hey, don¹t sue us, Michael Buffer, but our heroes are about to rumble! The Human Torch faces off against the brand-new Spider-Woman! Atlas, of Thunderbolt fame, takes on Storm! Plus: Iron Man is trapped in the wasteland-like bowels of the alien¹s arena ship‹where he uncovers the fate of the heroes that lose their battles! As the champions square off, the plot unfolds‹and things are revealed to be not what they seem! FC $2.50 GALACTUS THE DEVOURER #1 (OF 6) cover by jon j muth & bill sienkiewicz louise simonson/jon j muth & bill sienkiewicz € THE SCOOP: The greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe star in an adventure of epic proportions that reveals the startling secrets of Galactus! € THE STORY: Reunited with his paramour, everything is going fine for the Silver Surfer‹until the new herald known as Red Shift arrives! The warning has arrived and all must fear his dark arrival! Galactus, the Devourer Of Worlds, is headed towards Earth... and we¹re on his menu! This intense exploration of the dreaded destroyer of planets blows the lid off the major cosmic questions of the Marvel Universe, such as: What is the secret reason for the existence of Galactus (that was hinted at in FANTASTIC FOUR #262)? Why did Galactus choose a Herald? More specifically, why did he choose Norrin Radd and change him into the Silver Surfer? Why was it vital that the Surfer defied and broke away from his master? Why has everything that has ever happened to the Surfer led to this adventure? And what is the Surfer¹s ultimate purpose? You can be sure it will take more than even the awe-inspiring abilities of the Sky-Rider of the Spaceways to halt Galactus‹ so look for appearances by the Fantastic Four, the Avengers and more! Melding hard- hitting super heroics, devastating drama and sprawling sci-fi adventure, GALACTUS THE DEVOURER will deliver wide-screen action in the Mighty Marvel Manner! € THE CREATORS: She massacred the Morlocks and helped kill Superman, now writer Louise Simonson teams to rock the Marvel Universe with Jon J Muth and Bill Sienkiewicz! Best of all, the legendary John Buscema, known for his classic take on the Surfer, climbs onboard as penciler for issues two through six! € THE FORMAT: This 48-page issue kicks off the six-issue limited series. € MARVEL MEMO: Originally offered in April. This a re-solicitation. All previous orders are cancelled. FC, 48pg $3.50 HULK #6 cover by ron garney & dan green john byrne/ron garney/ dan green It¹s mud-wrasslin¹ time with the macabre Man-Thing! With blood on his hands, The Hulk is out of control and more dangerous than ever before! And when the green goliath hides out in the Florida Everglades he realizes that he isn¹t safe anywhere. Something is there‹ something sentient and deadly‹and we¹re not talking about the Man-Thing (although he shows up, too)! ³In a turn away from the soap opera norm of modern super hero comics, Byrne¹s story is injected with a bit of dream-like mystery, appropriate for what has always been, at root, a monster comic... certainly worth a look.² --Ginchy! The Comics Zine FC $1.99 THUNDERBOLTS #30 cover by mark bagley & scott hanna kurt busiek/mark bagley/scott hanna The explosive final confrontation with Graviton! More intrigue with Jolt at school! The Imperial Forces come looking for Charcoal, the Burning Man! The mystery of the T-Bolts¹ new HQ deepens! But all of that pales in comparison to our latest shockeroo: Hawkeye and Moonstone‹locking lips?! Be here for the startling saga we had to call ³Uh Oh...!² FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 28 AVENGERS #20 covery by george pérez kurt busiek/george pérez/al vey ULTRON UNLIMITED: Part 2‹The ultimate Ultron story rocks on! The metal monstrosity has wiped an entire nation off the map! And the country¹s entire populace has been transformed into unliving machines of death! Now, Captain America, Thor and Iron Man charge in to confront their undying foe while the rest of the team searches for the abducted Hank Pym‹and are confronted by a robotic horror with a frighteningly familiar face! Be there as the story that will go down in the history books unfolds! FC $1.99 CONAN: DEATH COVERED IN GOLD #1 (OF 3) cover by claudio castellini roy thomas/john buscema € THE SCOOP: The quintessential Conan creative team returns as the bronze barbarian rides again! € THE STORY: They say the streets of Ophir are paved with gold... but when Conan¹s done, they¹ll run with blood! Entering the town in search of its fabled treasure, the wandering thief finds that his search is fraught with treachery! Will Conan uncover the horrifying secret at the heart of the strange city before demonic entities move in from the shadows?! If you¹re in the mood for swords, sorcery and warrior women, than join our Cimmerian for this heart-pounding adventure! € THE CREATORS: They¹ve delivered some of the finest Conan stories ever, now Roy Thomas and the legendary John Buscema reunite to thrill you once again! And wait until you see Claudio Castellini¹s (MARVEL VS. DC) Frazetta-esque cover! € THE FORMAT: Three-issue limited series. FC $2.99 DEADPOOL #32 cover by pete woods & walden wong joe kelly/pete woods/walden wong T-Ray puts Deadpool and Mercedes through their paces as he reveals more details... of her murder! The most shocking tidbit being that Deadpool may not be Wade Wilson‹T-Ray is! Could D.P. be the monster that destroyed Wade Wilson¹s life? Confused? Intrigued? Then check out the book that received this stunning review: ³Marvel¹s Merc-With-A-Mouth is the star of one of the coolest, side-splittingest, drop-dead-funniest funnybooks found today. And there¹s still lots of killing and hurting and maiming and stuff going alongside the jokes in DEADPOOL. What more could you possibly want?² --Wizard (Marvel Memo: Keep ¹Pool hurting and maiming by speaking your mind online at www.marvel.com/savedeadpool!) FC $1.99 EARTH X #6 (OF 12) painted cover by alex ross jim krueger/john paul leon/bill reinhold Behold the formation of the all-new, all-different X-Men! But in a world where there are no humans to protect‹or to hate and fear them‹what use is there for the Children Of The Atom? Meanwhile, Captain America and Daredevil follow the Skull¹s growing forces as they move across the country to New York! Plus: Hulk and the new Defenders finalize their plans to contact Captain Mar-Vell from beyond the grave! And Tony Stark reveals, at last, why he¹s in business with the Goblin! Finally, don¹t forget that each issue features an appendix with all-new art by Alex Ross! (Marvel Memo: EARTH X is currently spotlighted by a ³Special Event² site at www.marvel.com/earthx!) FC $2.99 NOVA #5 cover by erik larsen erik larsen/joe bennett/armando durruthy Guest-starring Spider-Man! With his usual (bad) luck, Nova stumbles into a scheme by the rookie villains Maniac, Bloodbath and Firepower! And what better super hero to steal the spotlight than the ever amazing Spider-Man! But the Human Rocket doesn¹t have time to bond with the wall-crawler when his parents become victims of the villanous trio¹s plan to destroy New York City! FC $1.99 Spider-Man ON SALE JULY 7 SPIDER-MAN: CHAPTER 1 #11 (OF 12) cover by john byrne john byrne/john byrne It¹s a big‹and we mean big‹guest-star as Giant-Man stomps in to tangle with the wondrous web-head! And even if the wall-crawler survives his encounter with high- pockets, Spider-Man still has to deal with the ghoulish Green Goblin! FC $2.50 SPIDER-WOMAN #3 cover by bart sears john byrne/bart sears/ray krssyng & randy elliot Dive into the realm of the macabre with the creepy couple of siblings known as Flesh and Bones! Spider-Woman¹s career may very well be cut short after facing these twisted sisters! Plus: Mattie Franklin takes up residence in the posh pad owned by none other than J. Jonah Jameson, #1 hater of all things Spider! ³Marvel¹s keeping secrets (about SPIDER- WOMAN)‹and that¹s not necessarily a bad thing! Part of the fun of this story arc‹and the new character‹is that readers don¹t know who she is or where she came from. Gee, reading comics to find out what¹s going on... now there¹s an idea that might catch on!² -- Comic Shop News (Marvel Memo: SPIDER-WOMAN is now spotlighted in a ³Special Event² site at www.marvel.com/spider-woman!) FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 14 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 cover by john romita jr. howard mackie/john byrne/scott hanna It¹s a shocker that strikes at the very origin of Spider-Man as Peter Parker learns that those present at the experiment that gave him his powers are being hunted down‹and killed! Plus: The upgraded, more-powerful-than-ever Scorpion targets Spider-Man‹but who is he working for?! Yeah! More mysteries! FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 21 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #9 cover by john romita jr. howard mackie/john romita jr./scott hanna € THE SCOOP: He¹s baaaaack! It¹s the return of Venom! € THE STORY: The awful telephone calls continue‹driving Mary Jane away from home‹and from her husband, Peter Parker! It seems that MJ can¹t cope with real life, and this time even Peter¹s amazing powers can¹t help her! And then, just when things couldn¹t get worse, Eddie Brock walks back into the Parkers¹ life‹and that means the fiendish foe named Venom can¹t be far behind! Or does it? Last we saw, the symbiote had split from its human host‹so is something even more terrifying on the way?! Don¹t miss the shocking return of Spider-Man¹s arch-foe! € THE CREATORS: Venom drawn by John Romita Jr.? Cooooool! FC $1.99 SPIDER-MAN VS. VENOM TRADE PAPERBACK cover by todd mcfarlane david michelinie/todd mcfarlane Back in stock just in time for Venom¹s big comeback! Spider-Man first encounters and takes on his dark double in this 112-page volume! (STAR0214) SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC 14.95 ON SALE JULY 28 WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #9 cover by lee weeks joe kelly/andy smith Spider-Man¹s date for the prom: the Sandman?! The Sandman is totally out of control and rampaging through Coney Island‹all because of Spidey! Can the wall-crawler make up for his mistake, save his college scholarship, and somehow escort three dates to the senior prom?! Let¹s see the Charlie Brown of the super hero set pull himself out of this one! A story for all those fans of classic Spider-Man action! FC $2.50 SLINGERS #10 cover by chrisscross & rob stull joseph harris/chriscross/rob stull RAISING HELL: Part 1 € THE SCOOP: It begins here‹the three-part saga that exposes all the secrets, rewrites what you thought you knew, and takes our young heroes to hell and back... literally! € THE STORY: How did the Black Marvel acquire the means to recruit the kids who would be Ricochet, Hornet, Prodigy and Dusk? How did such a long forgotten man think he could recapture the glory of his ³Golden Age²? And what¹s the price they all must now pay for the bargain he struck?! Believe us, after this story, nothing¹s ever going to be the same for our teen team! € THE BUZZ: ³Thumbs Up: SLINGERS. Want great teen angst? Try SLINGERS. Between Ricochet¹s problems with his dad, Hornet¹s shame from dealing with his palsy, Prodigy¹s superiority complex and Dusk¹s mysterious resurrection, SLINGERS deserves to be selling better.² --Wizard FC $1.99 X-Men ON SALE JULY 7 CABLE #71 cover by rob liefeld joe pruett/rob liefeld € THE bUZZ: A totally cool POSTER INSERT by Rob Liefeld! € THE SCOOP: Ever wonder what would happen if Cable abandoned his destiny? The new creative team of Joe Pruett and Rob Liefeld reveal all as we race towards 2000! € THE STORY: Cable has ever been the reluctant messiah. Carrying the burden of the Askani¹son, Nathan Summers has never questioned his role in mankind¹s destiny‹until now! In the wake of ³Sign of the End Times,² the time-tossed warrior has come to realize that to accomplish his mission, all of his own hopes and dreams must be relinquished forever. What, however, would happen to the world and all his loved ones if Cable chooses to forsake his responsibility? Rachel Summers answers this question and takes Nathan on a twisted tour of the Days of Future Past to reveal what his possible inaction would cost the world! When you see these vicious versions of Domino and X-Force, you¹ll know this isn¹t a wonderful life! € THE CREATORS: You¹ve read about it and listened to people talk about it for months. The time for talk is over. Now the new creative team of writer Joe Pruett (MAGNETO REX) and penciler Rob Liefeld arrive as Cable hurtles towards his destiny! FC $1.99 CABLE: SECOND GENESIS fabian nicieza/rob liefeld Similar to MAGNETO ASCENDANT, this 96-page primer collects NEW MUTANTS #99-100 as well as X-FORCE #1 and gets you ready for Rob Liefeld¹s big return this month in CABLE! FC $3.99 CABLE & THE NEW MUTANTS TRADE PAPERBACK cover by rob liefeld louise simonson/rob liefeld Collecting the saga in which Cable‹and Rob Liefeld‹burst onto the scene! The New Mutants and the entire X-verse are forever changed as the mysterious warrior known only as Cable leaps into our time in this 176-page volume! Plus: Wolverine and Sabretooth! (STAR6558) SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $15.95 THE UNCANNY X-MEN #372 cover by adam kubert & matt banning alan davis/adam kubert/matt banning THE SHATTERING: Part 1 € THE SCOOP: The next round of mutant mysteries starts here! The X-Men no more?! The team is thrown into turmoil in this lead-in to ASTONISHING X-MEN #1! € THE STORY: Has the Dream failed? In the wake of Magneto¹s ascension in Genosha, and their harrowing experience in space, Professor X comes to a terrible conclusion that could change his students¹ lives forever! While Cyclops and Phoenix race to the Xavier Institute in a last minute effort to avert this crisis that strikes at the heart of the Children Of The Atom, a new menace stalks the burgeoning race known as the Mannites! Meanwhile, the star-lost X-Man known as Bishop makes his way home! Continued in X-MEN #92! € THE CREATORS: Brought to you by those fine gents named Alan Davis, Adam Kubert and Matt Banning. FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 14 GENERATION X #55 cover by terry & rachel dodson jay faerber/terry dodson/rachel dodson Generation X awakens in the past and in the bodies of Emma Frost¹s former students‹the original Hellions! Now they have a chance to see the White Queen before she became their Headmistress‹trouble is, they¹ve jumped into the bodies on the day before they were killed! Unsure of how or why they¹ve arrived in this deadly predicament, the team must now escape‹or share the Hellions¹ fatal fate! Plus: The battle you never thought you¹d see as Gen X take on the X-Men! FC $1.99 MUTANT X #12 cover by cary nord & andrew peopy howard mackie/CARY NORD/andrew pepoy € THE SCOOP: The story that has building for one full year explodes in this double-sized special issue! € THE STORY: As we learn the true origin of the Goblin Queen, Havok and the heroes rally their forces‹and they¹re joined by their surprise ally, the benevolent ruler of Europe, Victor Von Doom! If you¹ve been following this book since issue #1, you know it¹s all been headed toward this final showdown‹but like THOR #12, this issue also includes explosive events which will spin MUTANT X in startling new directions! Plus: A gallery depicting the defining (and previously unseen) moments in this alternate world¹s history by special guest artists including John Romita Sr., Michael Kaluta and Michael Golden! € THE CREATORS: You think the ongoing team of Howard Mackie, Cary Nord and Andrew Pepoy would miss this one?! € THE FORMAT: 48-page issue. FC, 48pg $2.99 X-MEN: TRUE FRIENDS #1 (OF 3) cover by rick leonardi & jimmy palmiotti chris claremont/rick leonardi/jimmy palmiotti € THE SCOOP: It¹s a tale of time-travel, danger and fantasy as Shadowcat must decide between saving the life of one friend or the lives of millions! € THE STORY: In an adventure set back in their days in Excalibur, Kitty Pryde and Rachel Summers (a.k.a. Phoenix) are caught in a temporal vortex and flung back to 1936 Scotland, where they stumble upon a Nazi plot to destroy the British monarchy! Oh, and did we mention that they run into the mutant who will one day become the sinister Shadow King?! Ultimately, Kitty must confront the most terrible of moral choices: should she take action to prevent the Holocaust even though she knows that by doing so she may well destroy the future she came from?! € THE CREATORS: Chris Claremont returns to the characters he helped make famous, now joined by penciler Rick Leonardi and DAREDEVIL¹s inker, Jimmy Palmiotti. € THE FORMAT: Three-issue limited series. All issues will be 32 pages with no ads. FC $2.99 ON SALE JULY 21 GAMBIT 1999 cover by walter mcdaniel fabian nicieza/walter mcdaniel € THE SCOOP: The chilling consequences of ³The Trial of Gambit² are revealed here! € THE STORY: He tried in vain to hide the sins of his past from those he loves. His guilt exposed, Remy LeBeau allowed himself to be left in the frozen wasteland of Antarctica. He expected to die. He should have died... but he didn¹t. Something saved him‹an entity bent on keeping the X-Man for itself! Now, the mystery is revealed‹and prices must be paid! Who or what is the ³green mist woman² that has possessed Gambit‹and can the ragin¹ Cajun free himself of her without betraying his friends once again?! € THE CREATORS: Fabian Nicieza writes the ongoing series, so we thought, ³Hey, why not?² We threw in DEADPOOL¹s Walter McDaniel and realized this book will most likely rock. € THE FORMAT: 48-page Annual. FC $3.50 X-MAN #55 cover by andrew robinson terry kavanagh/tbd/bud larosa Is X-Man a danger to the fabled M¹Kraan Crystal?! The recent breach from the Age of Apocalypse has caused dangerous vibrations in the M¹Kraan Crystal, sending its Shi¹Ar guardians after the source‹who they think is Nate Grey! Arriving on Earth, the two warriors are prepared to do whatever they must in order to eliminate the threat‹including eliminating X-Man! It¹s a good thing special guest-stars Cyclops and Phoenix are there to lend a hand! FC $1.99 X-MEN #92 cover by alan davis & mark farmer alan davis/jeff johnson/gam smith THE SHATTERING: Part 2 € THE SCOOP: Can the unthinkable happen?! Has Charles Xavier abandoned the Dream and disbanded the X-Men?! Believe it! € THE STORY: Professor X has made up his mind, and even the ultimate X-Man‹ Cyclops himself‹cannot avert the dissolution of the team! Now Scott Summers and Phoenix are left to pick up the pieces‹and face a threat that will have a profound effect on the future of mutantkind! Meanwhile, the other X-Men are drawn into seemingly unconnected‹but incredibly personal‹mysteries! Continued in ASTONISHING X-MEN #1! € THE CREATORS: Story and cover by Alan Davis! Yowza! FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 28 ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 (OF 3) cover by brandon peterson & tim townsend howard mackie/brandon peterson/ tim townsend € THE SCOOP: An all-new team of X-Men forms here! € THE STORY: As the enigmatic Mannites are hunted by the villain that seeks to bring about their extinction, Phoenix and Cyclops scramble to assemble a team capable of defeating this dire threat‹but are unaware of the horrible price one among them will pay! Who will be the Astonishing X-Men? And will they be strong enough to survive the coming war? Mysteries abound‹so read the series that will sow the seeds of mutantkind¹s future‹or demise! € THE CREATORS: He¹s hooked us with the twists and turns of MUTANT X, now Howard Mackie does it again! Brandon Peterson¹s art in MAGNETO REX is a beauty to behold... ready for more?! € THE FORMAT: Three-issue limited series. FC $2.50 GAMBIT #8 cover by mat broome fabian nicieza/mat broome They¹re back, the two men who have scarred Gambit¹s life: Sinister and Sabretooth! With the lives of the young Nina and her fellow Mannites hanging in the balance, Remy LeBeau must seek out the help of the man who¹s nearly destroyed his life, the man to whom he owes an unimaginable debt: the mad genius known as Sinister! But to get to him, Gambit must go through the psychotic demon that¹s tortured his nightmares and stolen the future of countless innocents‹the killer called Sabretooth! FC $1.99 WOLVERINE #142 cover by leinil francis yu erik larsen/leinil francis yu/ dexter vines Because the fans demanded it, Alpha Flight returns! The X-Men are no more‹what¹s a poor canucklehead to do? How about a return trip to visit his roots‹namely, the Canadian super-team called Alpha Flight?! Too bad Logan gets caught in the middle of their current mission, which is to capture the rogue Weapon X known as Kane! It¹s a return of some familiar faces in this special story that spins directly out of this month¹s ³The Shattering!² FC $1.99 X-FORCE #94 cover by mike miller john francis moore/mike miller Destination Genosha! X-Force and guest-star Pete Wisdom secretly enter the island of Genosha to retrieve an ancient artifact‹but it¹s hard to go undetected now that the nation is ruled by Magneto! The Master of Magnetism once led our heroes (back when they were the New Mutants), so what happens when the rebel X-team crosses paths with the ultimate rebel mutant?! FC $1.99 X-MEN UNLIMITED #24 cover by tbd joe pruett/tbd Dr. Cecilia Reyes is back in action‹with none other than Wolverine! On a routine visit to his former teammate, the feral X-Man is there when a Japanese girl is rushed into Cecilia Reyes¹ clinic. With the only speaker of Japanese in 50 miles being Logan, it¹s now up to the oddly paired duo to venture deep into the forest to find the girl¹s parents and their downed airplane! But when Wolverine and the doc uncover the real reason for the crash, they¹ll have more on their hands than they bargained for! FC $2.99 ON SALE IN AUGUST ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 MARVEL AUTHENTIX HAND-DRAWN SKETCH EDITION Brandon Peterson will create original sketches on 600 covers of this unique version of ASTONISHING X-MEN #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 Peterson, 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 8/25/99. Customers cannot preorder this item with their retailer. FC SRP: PI ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 MARVEL AUTHENTIX PRINTED SKETCH EDITION This Authentix edition of ASTONISHING X-MEN #1 features a printed sketch on the cover by Brandon Peterson! This version contains the same interiors of the HAND DRAWN EDITION as well as an area on the cover for you to get Peterson 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 and will ship to go on sale on 8/18/99. FC SRP: PI Marvel Knights ON SALE JULY 14 BLACK PANTHER #11 cover by m.d. bright & Nelson Decastro christopher priest/m.d. bright Reunited: the Quantum & Woody creative team of Christopher Priest and M.D. Bright! The Black Panther has declared war on the United States! But it seems the intelligence agencies don¹t take kindly to this‹which leads to a running gun battle through the streets of New York City! Now, in order to make it back to his homeland, the Panther must forge an alliance with his longtime adversary, the White Wolf! And even if T¹Challa makes it back, he¹ll be greeted by a pair of Prowlers, 100-foot-tall mechanical panthers‹that have been reprogrammed by Achebe to destroy Wakanda! FC $2.50 ON SALE JULY 21 DAREDEVIL #11 cover by joe quesada, jimmy palmiotti & david mack david mack/joe quesada/jimmy palmiotti Daredevil: protecting the life of... the Kingpin?! It all starts out with a dinner, a movie, and a walk in the park‹then it erupts into the fight of a lifetime! Everything comes with a price when you¹re Matt Murdock‹so why should a date be any different?! And if that¹s not enough, the new villain called Echo strikes! Plus: Like issue #10, this cover is drawn by Quesada, inked by Palmiotti and painted by Mack! Yeah, baby! FC $2.50 WOLVERINE/PUNISHER: REVELATION #4 (OF 4) cover by pat & alvin lee CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN & TOM SNIEGOSKI/PAT LEE/alvin lee The nail-biting conclusion! Revelation is about to crawl from the sewers to daylight, where her death aura will murder thousands! Can Wolverine and Punisher stop her without killing her‹and do they even want to? Marvel¹s bad boys have trashed the other robots that seek to take her out without realizing they¹ve released Failsafe Omega, a construct with a thermonuclear warhead in its guts! Let¹s see: save the girl, everybody dies. Let Failsafe Omega stop the girl, Manhattan becomes a smoking crater. Tough choice. ³Marvel¹s titans of ¹tude get together for four issues of brutality and mayhem. Sounds like a dream book for fans of Wolvie and Frank Castle.²-Comic Shop News FC $2.99 ON SALE JULY 28 INHUMANS #11 (OF 12) cover by jae lee paul jenkins/jae lee Can Attilan survive the attacks from within and without‹or does the swiftly approaching end of the limited series mean the Inhumans are going bye-bye?! While the injured Medusa lays below in darkness, her husband Black Bolt remains above, helpless! There is just one possible light at the end of the tunnel: the return of one who was thought lost forever. How will Black Bolt regain control of his city without going to war? The silent monarch¹s solution will quite possibly blow your mind! ³INHUMANS is so originally, lovingly, expertly created that no promo or recommendation can do it justice; it¹s so patient and passionate, subtle and engrossing that one can only fully appreciate its magic by experiencing it for his or her self.² --Ginchy! The Comics Zine FC $2.99 M2 ON SALE JULY 14 SPIDER-GIRL #12 cover by pat ollifee & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson Spider-Girl discovers she has a new power‹one that Spider-Man never had! May Parker¹s relationship with Darkdevil is turned upside down when Spider-Girl discovers that her tough-love mentor has a deadly and secret agenda! Torn between her sense of responsibility and her loyalty, our stunning web-slinger must make a pivotal choice! FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 21 A-NEXT #12 cover by ron frenz & sal buscema tom defalco/ron frenz/brett breeding This lethal last issue introduces the Revengers: Red Queen, Big Man, Killerwatt, Ion Man and Sabreclaw! Returning from their most recent battle with three less members, the team is confronted by an all-new super-team that has only one desire: to crush the surviving Avengers! All the events from the first 12 issues lead to this issue! FC $1.99 ON SALE JULY 28 J2 #12 cover by ron lim & al milgrom tom defalco/ron lim/al milgrom In his last issue, J2 finally finds the original Juggernaut! With the aid of Doc Magus, Dr. Stranger, the Hulk and Sub-Mariner, Zane Yama reunites with his father! But is our young hero prepared to pay the price and make the awful sacrifice that¹s needed to bring his dad back home?! What will DeFalco and company do to Juggie in his last issue? Hey, this is MC2‹anything is possible! FC $1.99 SPIDER-GIRL ANNUAL #1 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe & paul ryan € THE SCOOP: It¹s Spider-Girl¹s 1st Annual‹and it¹s packed with wild features‹like previews of the two new MC2 titles! € THE STORY: In our lead tale, the Green Goblin makes his big return as May Parker faces the greatest tragedy of all as Peter and Mary Jane Parker are murdered before her eyes! Not a hoax! Not an imaginary story! In our second adventure, Spider-Girl tangles with an all-star super-villain squad composed of the Green Goblin, the Dragon King, Mr. Nobody, Crazy Eight and Spyral! Warning: this one is a dream, and it¹s told in the Merry MC2 Manner! Also, a power comparison between Spider-Girl and her pop, the wacky wall-crawler! Plus: Take a peek into Mayday¹s diary as she reflects on her first action- packed year in the spider suit! Still not satisfied? How about the very first appearance of The Buzz, an all-new super-star with direct ties to our young hero?! And last but not least, remember when we previewed all the MC2 books back in the sold-out SPIDER-GIRL #0? We¹re doing it again! That¹s right, we¹re publishing the first five pages of each of the two new books that will be added to the MC2 Universe! So who nabbed their own ongoing titles? Find out here! € THE FORMAT: This Annual is a whoppin¹ 64 fun-filled pages. FC, 64pg $3.99 Merchandise MARVEL WEB-SLINGER ONE GIBSON GUITAR Featuring a stunning reproduction of artwork from the legendary Spider-Man comic series, Web-Slinger One is crafted in the famous Les Paul profile-one of the most sought after and collected instruments in the world. Every immaculate detail has been carefully poured over by the artists of both Marvel Comics and the Gibson Custom, Art and Historic Division. Adorned in authentic Spider-Man artwork, this very limited run of instruments will feature the finest in materials and craftsmanship including a solid mahogany body and neck, ebony fingerboard with hand-inlaid web design, nickel hardware, single humbucking pick-up and "arachnid" pattern on the volume and tone knobs. Only 150 of these instruments will be made available. Up to 75 of which will feature Stan Lee's signature. All will come with a certificate of authenticity, limited edition accessory kit and custom hard shell case with "Spidey" blue interior. Guitar SRP: $3,500.00 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #96 EXCLUSIVES: € DAREDEVIL #1/2 comic book offer from Marvel Comics written by the series writer Kevin Smith and featuring cover art and sketches by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti! € FREE POKEMON SOURCE BOOK! Wizard brings you inside the Pokémania craze with this all-new guide book featuring info on all the characters, comics and other cool stuff! Wizard: The Comics Magazine #96 explodes with an all-new Wolverine cover by Brandon Peterson. Our X-cover story provides the ultimate lowdown with literally tons on X-Men, news, info and more. Find out about Wolverine¹s long-talked-about adamantium return, his big 25th anniversary and much more. Our alternate cover this month features Pikachu and celebrates the Pokémon mania that¹s taken over the world. Get everything you¹ve ever needed to about the animated pocket monsters in our exclusive Wizard Pokémon Source Book. Our millennium mega-countdown continues with a Wizard Road Trip to the world¹s coolest places that every comic fan must visit before he dies. Places like Marvel¹s Island of Adventure, the Star Trek Experience in Las Vegas, Wizard World Chicago and many places you might not have heard of are all waiting to be explored. In this month¹s ³Wizard Q&A² you¹ll meet the always interesting and very outspoken Harlan Ellison, who is working on a new Realworlds book for DC Comics with Peter David. With summer in full swing, the super-geeks of the world are emerging from their homes to torture the world with their brand of insanity. Get a funny Field Guide to Geeks and find out if you are one of them and why. Don¹t miss the excitement of your favorite comic book price guides, columns and departments, along with up-to-the-minute news on comics and related entertainment in Wizard: The Comics Magazine #96! Free Premiums for Retailers: Receive a copy of Daredevil #1/2 for every 25 copies of Wizard #96 ordered. (Caution: This incentive is not subject to a 90-day cancellations/returns policy.) Magazine (Wolverine cover by Brandon Peterson) $4.99 Magazine (Pokémon cover) $4.99 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #25 € EXCLUSIVE limited edition Bronze Age Lady Death in Battle Armor action figure offer from Moore Action Collectibles! ToyFare: The Toy Magazine #25 presents tons of photos and follow-up street and market reports on the newest action figures and toys from ³Star Wars: Episode I‹ The Phantom Menace.² Which are the hottest, the best sellers, what¹s the craziness about, what more can be expected and what has Star Wars really done to us? We¹ll also look at how much the toy industry and consumers are spending in the name of the Force. Issue #25 marks our second anniversary as the number one monthly magazine on action figures, we celebrate by making ToyFare #25 our special self-indulgent issue! We start by becoming action figures ourselves and hangin¹ out with the classic Star Wars figures after the opening of the new film. We continue by looking at great moments in ToyFare history (before we were actually a publication). Then the insane characters from ³Twisted Mego Theatre² present another shocking episode. Get online with ToyFare as we pick today¹s best toy websites for every toy line imaginable. We start with obvious choices like Star Wars, Transformers and Mego, and then move on to more specialized things like G.I. Joe, the Micronauts and Japanese toys. Plus, get your monthly dose of ³Big Shots,² ³Homemade Heroes² and ³Toy Story² with a look at Spider-Man toys. 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. 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Its the Pokémon Mama Jama with powerful killer decks, the Top 10 cards, information on future expansions, data by the numbers and a comparison chart between the Pokémon CCG and Magic: The Gathering. The Magic coverage continues as we show you how to build a cheap Magic deck that¹ll blitzkrieg you friends and keep a few extra bucks in your pocket. Bring the newest characters from ³Star Wars: Episode 1‹The Phantom Menace² to your roleplaying campaign as we generate RPG stats for Darth Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn, young Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Ever wonder what a day working hard at InQuest Gamer is like? Take an inside look as we invite you to experience ³A Day in the Life of an InQuest Gamer Editor.² This photo-feature will chronicle a full day at the InQuest offices from the first cup of coffee to the last keystroke of the day. 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 (now with Pokémon strategies and updated price 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 POKEMON STICKERS with some of you favorite pocket monsters from the world of Pokémon! Get these Pokémon stickers ONLY in InQuest Gamer! € FREE Star Wars Young Jedi Playmat/Poster from Decipher. This 15 by 22 inch poster for the collectible card game is based on the newest film ³Star Wars: Episode 1‹The Phantom Menace.² € FREE Rage CCG card (card name to be added) from Wizards of the Coast! € WIN all of the Pokémon CCG cards currently in print from Wizards of the Coast! Magazine $4.99 WIZARD WILDSTORM SPECIAL! FREE WILD TIMES: WILDCATS #0 COMIC BOOK! As DC Comics continues publication of all the comic books for Jim Lee¹s WildStorm Productions, Wizard Entertainment is proud to present a special publication on the future of the WildStorm family of comic lines and titles! We interview all of the prominent creators involved, starting with the artist/editorial director at the center of the new WildStorm, Jim Lee. Find out what he¹s up to now that he has more time to work at his drawing table and the possibility of his drawing DC characters in the next millennium. Then catch up with super-hot Cliffhanger creators Joe Madureira (Battle Chasers), J. Scott Campbell (Danger Girl) and Humberto Ramos (Crimson) on what¹s next for their books, along with various movie, TV and toy plans that are in the works. Meet the newest member of the Cliffhanger family, artist Chris Bachalo (Generation X). Take an advance look at his brand new Cliffhanger comic book. Check out WildStorm¹s expansion into new territory with upcoming Speed Racer and Star Trek comic books on the way. Get the inside scoop on the newest WildStorm projects including the relaunch of Majestic by writers Joe Casey and Brian Holguin with red-hot artist Ed McGuinness. Preview more of Alan Moore¹s America¹s Best Comics line, Gen13/Fantastic Four by Kevin Maguire and the long-awaited Gen13/Superman crossover by Adam Hughes. WOW, there¹s still more with the 1999 lowdown on Gen13, Divine Right, Kurt Busiek¹s Astro City, Leave It To Chance the return of Deathblow and Randy Queen¹s Dreams of Darkchylde. All of this will come under a super-dazzling Red Monika/Grifter cover by Joe Madureira. WOW! EXCLUSIVES: € FREE WILD TIMES: WILDCATS #0 COMIC BOOK written by Scott Lobdell. This exclusive story ties into the Wild Times special issues and the upcoming Divine Intervention crossover event. This must-have book features a cover by Travis Charest and an appearance by a very prominent DC character! Magazine $4.99 WIZARD AUTHENTIC SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #1/2 SIGNED Buffy writer Chris Golden and artist Hector Gomez introduce a nasty new villain called ³Stinger² in the new Buffy: the Vampire Slayer 1/2! A mysterious monster is once again stalking the students at Sunnydale High, but this is no vampire. Does that mean Buffy has to give up her stake in the action? Not on your life! Get a variant cover of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer 1/2 signed by Chris Golden. This is a strictly limited edition! (CAUT: 2) Signed $19.95 WITCHBLADE/TOMB RAIDER #1/2 SIGNED Their first meeting was a historic event that became the most popular crossover of 1997. Now, New York¹s sexiest cop and the ultimate adventuress cross paths once again in the special edition Witchblade/Tomb Raider 1/2. In this original story written by Michael Turner, Lara Croft and Sara Pezzini team-up once again to track a cunning, supernatural thief through the streets of New York. The only thing better than getting a 1/2 issue featuring these two popular ladies is getting the signature of artist Michael Turner right on a Michael Turner cover! (CAUT: 2) Signed $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARKMINDS #0 HOLO-FOIL EXCLUSIVE SIGNED Pat Lee and Image Comics have united to produce an exclusive, original prelude story to one of the hottest comics of the year with Darkminds #0! And now Wizard Authentic is making this incredible issue available with the totally collectible signature of artist Pat Lee. Explore lead character Agent Nagawa¹s past, prequel style, and find out how he became part of the Special Investigations Unit. You¹ll also get more history on lead character Agent Nagawa, Darkminds¹ future city, plus, never-before-published sketches and art! It¹s all inside an exclusive, holo-foil cover! Signed $19.95 O/A ARIA LINEN PREVIEW SIGNED It¹s Faeries and sorcerers. It¹s drama and romance. But above all it¹s magic! The Aria Preview is the first ever appearance of the enchanting main character, Kildare, and gives you excerpts from the stunning art of Jay Anacleto! Limited Signed Edition! Get a super- rare variant Linen cover of this hot preview edition signed by the writer Brian Holguin. Includes a certificate of authenticity. Get to know the sexy and savvy Faerie that the rest of the comic world is falling in love with in this collectible preview issue. Signed $19.95 ***************************** STAR WARS EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE #1/2 SIGNED Dark Horse Comics and Wizard have gone beyond Star Wars: Episode I with a special edition #1/2 issue featuring plots that will not be included in the movie! Star Wars: Episode I #1/2 will present four separate stories, each focusing on a different main character from the first prequel. You will follow an original adventure with Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amidala and Jedi Knights Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn. Limited Signed Edition! We couldn¹t let an opportunity this big get away, so Wizard Authentic was able to convince artist Tim Bradstreet to sign a very limited quantity of this incredibly hot issue! (CAUT: 2) Signed $19.95 WIZARD AUTHENTIC SIGNED LIMITED EDITIONS STAR WARS: PRELUDE TO REBELLION (METALLIC CHROME) #1 SIGNED Set in the same period as Star Wars: Episode I, Star Wars: Prelude to Rebellion is generating as much excitement in the comic world as the film is among movie goers. People who have never read comics before are buying up copies just for the tie-in this series will have with the film. Signed Exclusive! We are proud to offer an exclusive Metallic Chrome variant cover of the first Star Wars issue from Dark Horse Comics! Artist Ken Kelly will be signing a very limited quantity of the original production and judging from the way the unsigned copies have been selling the Wizard Authentic signed version will disappear. (CAUT: 2) Signed $24.95 FATHOM TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE SIGNED The sexy main character from Top Cow¹s hit series Fathom dons her otherworldly marine armor for a super-cool new action figure. From the people who brought you the Gold Witchblade comes Aspen Matthews, dripping wet and ready for undersea action. We¹re excited to be able to offer the super-rare metallic marine armor variant! Sculpted in every detail exactly like the original, this toy features a variant paint scheme. Signed Variant! You can also get the mail order exclusive variant with the signature of sculptor Clayburn Moore and comes complete with a Wizard Authentic certificate of authenticity! (CAUT: 2) Signed $24.95 UNDERTAKER TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE FIGURE SIGNED The real Undertaker may need special lighting effects to make him glow when he appears on the WWF (or maybe he doesn¹t, who knows?), but this limited figure glows-in-the-dark all by himself! That¹s right, fight fans, we¹ve got the Phenom in all his brutal gory (er...glory), from his beard right down to his sightless white eyes. We think it¹s kind of creepy! The Glow-in-the-Dark Undertaker is limited to just 8,000 pieces. But you can get yours from Wizard Authentic with the signature of ToyFare publisher and Wizard Entertainment president Gareb Shamus! (CAUT: 2) Signed $24.95 GIRLS OF GEN13 LITHOGRAPH SIGNED The Girls of Gen13 could sure use a little sympathy. Poor Fairchild, Rainmaker and Freefall have been kidnapped by the insidious Baby Love and judging by the outfits they¹re wearing he doesn¹t exactly have torture in mind, not exactly. This famous image by Gen13 co-creator and artist Jeff Scott Campbell has been remastered into an inspiring 22² x 28² lithograph that fans will not want to be without. Don¹t be tied down to convention, invest in a bold piece of popular art that¹s guaranteed to have your friends staring! Campbell has personally signed a limited quantity of this gorgeous print. A signature like Campbell¹s can turn a piece of fan art into a real collectors edition! Don¹t wait. Signed editions will sell-out. (CAUT: 2) Signed $49.95 COMICS SECTION A SILENT COMICS ARSENIC LULLABY JULY 1999 If you like dark humor, then get on board Arsenic Lullaby! Two people fall in love while killing a baby. A witch doctor talks to a man into poisoning a housewife's coffee. A student burns his face while trying to get revenge at a school dance. You'll laugh out loud, then sleep with your lights on. b&w, 32pg $2.50 ARSENIC LULLABY THREE PACK The first three issues of Arsenic Lullaby! Did you miss the snowman being melted with a garden hose while he begs for mercy? How about the babies getting turned into hot dogs? Don't tell us you didn't see the midget get beat up with a tire iron? You need to order this pack right away. Ninety-six pages of the darkest stories you'd ever want to laugh at. Set (x3) $8.00 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM CEREBUS #224 GOING HOME: Part 13 (of 34)‹F. Stop Kennedy has the stage to himself for "Singularity," a parody of the "Symposium" chapter from F. Scott's Fitzgerald's The Beautiful and Damned. Actually F. Stop develops mutant powers and joins a team of interstellar literary troubleshooters, but we'd hate to have to do twelve variant covers, so we're just soliciting it as "Singularity." The countdown to issue 300 (March 2004) continues at t minus 56 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 9: MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS BOOK 3 ‹ READS TP Reads is an examination of creativity, the traditional role of the creator in a capitalistic society, an experiment in autobiography, and the long-awaited showdown between Cerebus and Cirin, reprinting Cerebus #175 through #186. (STAR01063) SC, 7x10, 250pg, b&w $17.00 ********************** ABACULUS PSYENCE FICTION #3 by Abnett, Hoskin, Richardson, Stephenson, & Park Scripted by Dan Abnett and highly praised by "Comics International," the third issue of Psyence Fiction sees vampiric Psyence Agent Mark Blood delve into the murky world of witchcraft in Chicago's poorest area, while Gabriel Wraysbury completes his transformation to demon as heroine Bianca reveals details of her origins in the sewers of Hell. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $2.95 ABC STUDIOS DOUBLE IMPACT 2069 #1 by Ricky Carralero INDEPENDENT DAY‹The 1995 Gold Award-winning Double Impact is back in color. Taking place in the future from the "Alive" storyline, the new China and Jazz are subjects of a DNA experiment using material from the original Double impact. Dr. Pyri, Nikki Blade, and Rattler are just a few members of the interesting cast lined up for the new non- stop action, drama, and cliffhanger plot lines. NOTE: The Nude edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹FC, 32pg $3.00 PREMIUM ED.‹FC, 32pg $5.00 SEXY CHINA ED.‹FC, 32pg $5.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3) ‹FC, 32pg $10.00 DOUBLE IMPACT 1999 SUMMER BIKINI SPECIAL by Various It's summer time, and you know what time that is ‹ time to see gorgeous babes in the smallest and skimpiest bathing suits you could floss your teeth with. Yup, this is everyone's favorite time of the year. Here you can get to know your favorite heroines on a more private and personal level as China, Jazz, Nikki Blade, and more of your favorite ABC universe characters get beautifully illustrated by today's top talent. Includes a bonus portfolio of a model star! NOTE: The Nude edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w, 24pg $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 24pg $8.00 JAZZ THE SERIES #1 by Carralero, Parzek, & Fernandez This is it amigos! This July, femme fatale extraordinaire Jazz gets her own ongoing series. Jazz has turned into a vigilante menace. The mob wants her dead. The cops want her behind bars, and with a $5 million bounty on her head, every bounty hunter wants to cash in! Guest starring Alley Cat and Nikki Blade. Available in a Ricky Carralero cover and a Dark One cover. MATURE READERS CVR A (CARRALERO)‹b&w, 24pg $3.00 CVR B (DARK ONE) ‹b&w, 24pg $3.00 BAD APPLES: HIGH EXPECTATIONS #1 by Greg Narvasa & Pat Pungpee After surviving the fight with Athena's droid, can the Bad Apples finally get a bit of rest and relaxation? Not if the next unexpected guest has a say in it! This third party will offer the trio an unbelievable offer for money and power, but what's the catch? Meanwhile, Athena, who's highly interested in the outcome, turns tactics to add the three girls to her roster of personal heavy hitters. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $3.00 BEACH FUN‹b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $8.00 LEATHER by Lauchland Pelle SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹b&w, 24pg $3.50 NUDE‹b&w, 24pg $8.00 MARIA #1 by Lauchland Pelle SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $3.00 NUDE‹b&w, 24pg (1 of 3) $8.00 POISON RED #1 by Ricky Carralero & Lauchland Pelle She was the daughter of a mighty warrior king. At a very early age, Queen Aralis saw her beloved family slaughtered by the evil Brujas, a vicious breed of vampires who prey on peaceful villages. Taken to safety by her personal bodyguards, Aralis returned two years later with a powerful army. But, in her quest for vengeance, she was defeated and raped down to her soul by the Brujas. That was 3,000 years ago... and the story has just begun! Available in a regular cover by Michael Bair and a Nude cover by Pelle. NOTE: The Nude edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.‹b&w, 24pg $3.00 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 24pg $8.00 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOL. III #25 by Terry Moore ALL BEACH, ALL THE TIME‹It's a special summer swimsuit issue! Francine and Katchoo hit the beach on the hot white sands of Florida's Emerald Coast. It's summer vacation, and Katchoo is determined to relax and catch a few rays, but between Francine's shrinking bikini, a raging sandcastle war, and an endless stream of love-struck college boys, Katchoo soon finds there is no rest for the weary or diplomatically challenged. b&w, 24pg $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOL. 6: HIGH SCHOOL! TP This book collects issues #13-15 of Volume 3, the highly acclaimed ³High School² story arc, plus a bonus story, issue #16 ³Princess Warrior!² ³High School² is a 3-part mini-arc featuring Katchoo and Francine as teenagers in school who, although they are complete opposites, find a common bond in the one thing neither has, friendship. In the bonus story, ³Princess Warrior,² Francine is the Princess Warrior, Katchoo the reluctant sidekick, and David the love struck bard who wants to join in on the fun. (STAR08863) SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $8.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOL. 3 #5-8 by Terry Moore The story of Francine¹s college days unfold in this hilarious tale of coed love and the angst of the arts. Francine¹s crush on a sculptor leads her to consent to posing for his new work, only to find it unveiled as the Homecoming centerpiece! Then Katchoo searches for David, and turns to the onlyt woman who can help her ‹ the wicked Darcy Parker! b&w, 24pg $2.75Ea. ************************* AC COMICS GOLDEN AGE MEN OF MYSTERY #16 This issue features two double-length action stories: Mr. Scarlet and his youthful aide, Pinky, must solve the mystery of "The Runaway Room!" (from Fawcett's America's Greatest Comics, 1943, art by Jack Binder), and the daredevil of the airways... Airboy, who takes on prehistoric monsters, including a T-Rex, in a classic adventure from 1951! Also: two very special treats ‹ Buckskin, a masked super-hero by Harvey Kurtzman, and a never-before-published Phantom Lady adventure from 1955 which was left over after the title was canceled. Plus: "Collector's Corner" looks at All Star Comics #57, the last Golden-Age team-up of the Justice Society. Cover by Jack Binder. b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #5 This fifth big issue pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of The Durango Kid, whose four- color exploits began in 1949! Featured are two stories, including the very first from Durango Kid #1 (drawn by Joe Certa). Also: John Wayne joins the line-up this issue in a story from 1950 by Al Gordon; Redmask faces "The Flying Daggers" (illustrated by Frank Bolle); and if you like Westerns on the weird side, The Haunted Horseman plays a fatal game of "Dead Man's Bluff!" by Dick Ayers. Plus: Rocky Lane gallops in to track down "The Rustler's Brand" and an installment of the History of Durango Kid comics rounds out this big issue! b&w, 44pg $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GOLDEN AGE GREATS VOL. 2 Some of the greatest "Good Girl Art" featured in comic's history is showcased as The Phantom Lady appears in this book-length collection of classic stories from the 1940s. All are illustrated by the "champion" of the genre, Matt Baker! Included is the very first Phantom Lady story from Phantom Lady #13 (#1), along with her first appearance in All Top Comics #8. Cover by Bill Black after Matt Baker. Perfect bound. (STAR04580) SC, 7x10, 76pg, b&w $9.95 **************************** COMPACT GOLD PAK #1 AC's compact comic format (8 1/2" x 6") is a great, low-cost way to present vintage classic reprints, and here's a chance to grab two, at a special discounted price! This set includes the Avenger #0 (three stories by Powell, all starring the Commie-smashing Avenger, created by comics legend Gardner Fox) and Rocketman Ashcan Edition #2 (featuring two tales of the high-flying defender and his beautiful partner Jet-Girl, drawn by Al Plastino and Ruben Moreira, plus Bulletman and Bulletgirl in "The Robber Who Was Dead" by Bill Ward). Two 36-page books bagged as a set. Set (x2), b&w $9.95 ACCLAIM COMICS SHADOW MAN VOL. 3 #1 by Abnett, Lanning, Benjamin & Broome All-new first issue! Looking for a healthy dose of zombies, voodoo, serial killers and other things macabre? Then look no further than Shadow Man#1! Acclaim launches this new comic series in conjunction with its highly anticipated Shadow Man video game, based on the comic itself! Meet Michael LeRoi, lethal defender of the gates between two worlds, Liveside and Deadside. Set in the mystical city of New Orleans, this first issue introduces readers to Shadow Man's persona, powers and supporting cast. FC, 48pg $3.95 TUROK/SHADOW MAN ONE-SHOT by Priest, Jimenez & Broome A deadly alliance has arisen between Deadside and the Lost Land, forcing Turok to seek out Shadow Man's help! Together they must journey to the land of the dead to reclaim the life of a close friend. But if the forces of darkness manage to keep Josh there and end the Turok legacy, the entire Earth might be consumed! It's ultimate evil, Shadow Man-style, as the Deadsiders ally themselves with the Lost Land's Amaranthine Accordance... and Shadow Man will stop at nothing to break this lethal allegiance! FC, 48pg $3.95 ACG A COP CALLED TRACY #7 by Chester Gould More late forties' adventures of America's number one detective. Solid art and adventure by one of the best action strip writers in the history of comicdom. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DICK TRACY: CRIMEBUSTER #6 by Max Allan (Miss Tree) Collins & Dick Loecher Dick Tracy takes on pollution violators in this strange and bizarre plot which leads him to even greater criminals. b&w, 32pg $2.95 HILLBILLY COMICS #1 by Art Gates Arkansas funnies without the President. Off the wall, oddball humor drawn by syndicated artist Art Gates. Perfect for fans of underground or even L'il Abner cartoons. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ORIGINAL BRENDA STARR #1 by Dale Messick You told them you wanted 100% original Brenda Starr, so here it is! Stories never before reprinted in comic book form anywhere. Finally, America's first lady of strips is back in print. b&w, 32pg $2.95 WEIRD #1 by Basil Wolverton & Ditko Take Wolverton pre-code horror combined with Ditko and more, and you've got a classic issue starring the best of the best from the ACG archives. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ACTION PRESS IRON WINGS #2 by Jay Juch & Mostafa Moussa Our heroine Wing and little Pike journey north toward the mountains on their quest to save mankind. They pass a town in ruins with only a few survivors. What kind of evil was unleashed on this poor town and its people? Witness an outrageous ambush by a band of wild and hungry goblins. And meet the mysterious man named Ryder when he joins the fray. Who is he and why does he hide his face? FC, 32pg $2.50 ADHESIVE COMICS ROBOT LOVE #1 by Shannon Wheeler From the Eisner Award-winning creator of Too Much Coffee Man comes a story of robots, spaceships, laser beams, and sexy women. It's a brand new story of a robot bartender falling in love with one of his customers. It's unrequited love as he pours drink after drink and watches the object of his affection date everyone but him. Pathos and irony are liberally applied, as a sinister plan of murder slowly forms in the robot's electronic brain. With dialogue both witty and urbane, much the same manner as Too Much Coffee Man. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS PEANUTBUTTER & JEREMY by James Kochalka "Peanutbutter" is an office cat, hard at work on the Flumbummer account. Afraid of being fired after ruining his paperwork, he runs away, meets an obnoxious crow named "Jeremy," and together they dig for buried treasure. On the surface the story is tremendously silly and fun for kids, but for adults it is also a clever critique of modern society. Absolutely adorable! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE HORRIBLE TRUTH ABOUT COMICS by James Kochalka Magic Boy can't stop thinking about comics. All night long, feverish and rhythmic nightmares about comics theory keep him tossing and turning, until the horrible truth is revealed! He really has to pee bad! Learn the secrets that will make comics the most important medium of the next millennium. There are also introductory panels by cartoonists such as Jeff Smith, Seth, Dylan Horrocks, Ivan Brunetti, Tom Hart, and more! b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A QUIT YOUR JOB by James Kochalka Jeff Smith provides the introduction to this wonderful graphic novel from James Kochalka. On his way to work at the Chinese restaurant, Magic Boy discovers an enchanted ring and determines to undertake an expedition to the North Pole. He only gets as far as the coffee shop on the next block, but his world is forever changed in the short journey. Special cover design by Michel Vrana. Squarebound. SC, 6x6, 96pg, b&w $6.95 ************************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS WYRD: THE RELUCTANT WARRIOR #1 by Jim Starlin Wyrd: The Reluctant Warrior is about what happens when magic confronts big money. When reality needs a champion, Jeff Magus is chosen for the job. He finds he must leave behind a life as a successful architect and family man to become the mystic warrior Wyrd 69. Taking on the mantle of Wyrd 69, Magus must learn the ways of magic and assimilate the experiences of his predecessors into his new identity. Wyrd's duty is to confront the nefarious Nexus Combine, a strange cosmic mega-corporation that devours entire worlds to support its bottom line. And to do that, Wyrd must go head-to-head with the Combine's allied chairman Magnus...who is Wyrd's own father. b&w, 24pg (1 of 6) $2.95 SKELETON KEY VOL. 2 #4 by Andi Watson The mini-series draws to a close as Yale decides to drop the weights and use his best developed muscle: his brain. However, his hard work on Matt's romantic web site goes unappreciated by Allison. Will Tamsin seize the opportunity provided by Matt and Allison's falling out? Meanwhile, the invites for Kitty's housewarming have been circulating for awhile. Just who's coming, and will Kit have the place ready in time? b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A REPLACEMENT GOD TP by Zander Cannon This big trade paperback collects the eight Amaze Ink issues of Replacement God series for which creator Zander Cannon garnered a Harvey Award nomination. SC, 216pg, b&w $19.95 O/A COMIC BOOK HEAVEN: SPECIAL EDITION by Scott Saavedra Consider Comic Book Heaven: Special Edition your travel guide to a bizarre four-colored terrain. A place populated by aliens pretending to be buildings, Frankenstein¹s monster fighting crime as a costumed hero, and a certain Man of Steel interrupting a wedding by turning into a mole. Part popular culture reference, part circus, CBH is a look at the still- entertaining comic book stories and characters of our recent past. There¹s also a brand-new full-color cover. 5 1/2² x 8 1/2² (Digest Sized) Digest, 32pg, b&w $1.95 ****************** LENORE #6 by Roman Dirge The adventures of America's Favorite Cute Little Dead Girl continue in her sixth big issue. Lenore is cute. Lenore is dead. And, much, much more! b&w, 24pg $2.95 LENORE TP The spooktacular swanky edition brings together the first four issues of Lenore, and some other cool swag! SC, 112pg $11.95 LENORE #2 T-SHIRT Features Lenore in a spooky picture frame in the front, and Lenore dressed up as little Bunny Foo Foo on the back with a Lenore logo. White ink on a black shirt. L-XL MSRP: $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LENORE #1 T-SHIRT by Roman Dirge This shirt features white ink on a black shirt of cute little Lenore and her cute little dead kitty cat. L-XL MSRP: $20.00 **************** PATTY CAKE & FRIENDS #15 by Scott Roberts Maybe going to camp isn't so bad after all. Patty-Cake is packed off for three weeks, under protest, but soon falls under the spell of a charismatic counselor named Dave. Growing pains galore! Don't miss it. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SMITH BROWN JONES: ALIEN ACCOUNTANT PACK by John "Bean" Hastings The entire four-issue mini-series of Smith Brown Jones: Alien Accountant at a discount off the $12.00 cover price. What a deal! Set (x4) $9.95 STRAY CATS #4 by L.G.X. Lillian Mousli Don't miss the emotional conclusion to Lillian Mousli's tale of suffering. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOXIC PARADISE VOLUME 1: LOVE & ROMANCE Edited by Dan Vado Slave Labor¹s newest anthology title, Toxic Paradise focuses on a different theme in each issue. Volume one zeroes-in on ³Love & Romance.² Andi Watson, creator of Skeleton Key, Geisha (from Oni Press) and the writer of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series from Dark Horse supplies the first issue¹s cover and a wonderful eight-page story. Other contributors include Jim Hill (Caffeine), Ariel Schrag (Potential), Tim Lowery, Leslee Parker, Bob Supina, Tony Consiglio, Jeff LeVine and many others. b&w, 48pg $7.95 ********************** AMAZING AARON PRODUCTIONS SPARKY AND TIM by Aaron Warner & Denver Brubaker If your grampa washes his teeth in the dishwasher and your best friend is your reflection in a mudpuddle, then you have a lot in common with Sparky, who is forever trapped inside his dinosaur pajamas. If you're looking for a new Calvin & Hobbes with a lot of funny adventures, then try this collected edition of the Sparky and Tim comic strip. b&w, 72pg $5.95 ANSON JEW COMICS SATURDAY NITE #2 by Anson Jew The second issue of the Xeric-grant winner will contain four stories. First is "Saturday Nite" where a young man decides to have "an evening of wild women, booze, and depravity." Also, "Flight 96" in which a young wife hurries to catch a doomed flight; an answer to the nagging question "What's the Secret of Life?"; and a hard-hitting look at self- flagellation in "Alien Hand." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VERSION 2 #1 by Ben Dunn At last! The return of series creator Ben Dunn to NHS! But is it the same NHS? Fast- forward a few years and enter the world of Ricky Feeple. He's just trying to get by at Quagmire High School, but who can study when your girlfriend's a super-heroŠ a female ninja wants to fight you to the deathŠ and an alien lives in your spare bedroom!? It's a whole new cast of characters along with plenty of the old favorites, ready to delight longtime fans and new readers alike ‹ and all in full color! FC, 20pg $2.50 GOLD DIGGER VOL. 2 #1 by Fred Perry It's the triumphant debut of the ongoing, full-color adventures of comics' original female archaeologist/explorer! Join Gina Diggers and her lycanthrope sister, Cheetah, in a whirlpool of action and excitement as they dive to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean in search of Muthia ‹ a fabled floating city that sank 4,000 years ago. Treasure and ancient secrets await, but it won't be easy getting them. Not only is Lord "Peewee" Talon hot on Gina's trail with a sub full of goons, not only is the mysterious shape-shifter Taur lurking in the sunken ruins... but Cheetah forgot to "go" before getting in the submarine! FC, 20pg $2.50 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOL. 3 #1 by The Eye & Ben Dunn Areala, the "Angel of War" walks the Earth again! Sister Shannon Masters has given herself over to Areala, taken her name, and become her earthly vessel... her avatar! Empowered by the "Angel of War" to defend the Vatican from threats both human and supernatural, Areala finds that she must first defend herself from her superiors. Assailed from one side by the Vatican bureaucracy and from the other by the evil that would destroy it, Areala must use all her strength and willpower to perservere. Meanwhile, an ominous, clandestine force orchestrates a sinister plot... can even the Vatican's venerable Magic Priests uncover its purpose? FC, 20pg $2.50 WORLD WAR II: 1946 #1 by Ted Nomura World War II: 1946 goes where even its predecessor series, Luftwaffe: 1946, did not ‹ extending to the Pacific Theater and the Russian Front. In this alternate history of World War II, the ripples of change begin decades earlier, with German air ace Hermann Goring killed in 1917, and U.S. Army Captain Harry Truman in 1918. Secret German finds in Mongolia and Antarctica in 1937 and '38 allow Hitler to expand his plans for Earth. In 1940: a cease-fire with England. In 1941: Moscow falls. All the while, the Holocaust kills millions. But the worst turn for the allies comes in May of 1944, when a dress-rehearsal for D-Day ‹ Operation Tiger ‹ ends in disaster, and Hitler discovers through captured papers that the Allied plan for invasion is indeed Normandy! With D-Day prolonged into a war of attrition, the war extends to 1946. Now follow this altered conflict through the eyes of our enemies, with "Angels of the Luftwaffe" returning in this issue, and the advanced "Japanese Kamikaze: 1946" missions starting next issue under the title "Born to Die." FC, 20pg $2.50 MANGAZINE #1 by Various After an absence of almost three years, Mangazine returns, in the closest format ever to the original manga ideal! Every month, readers can find Ninja High School, Gold Digger, World War II: 1946 and Warrior Nun Areala collected together for a bargain price with a dazzling new cover. Plus, there will be extra stories and art that will vary from month to month, giving fans a glimpse at exciting new artists and series! Don't miss the premier issue with its fabulous cover by Joe Wight, artist of Shotgun Mary and Twilight-X, and cover artist of Dark Horse's Star Wars: The Manga series! Squarebound. FC, 80pg $8.99 STAR OF THE MONTH COLLECTED GOLD DIGGER VOL. 1 TP CURRENT PRINTING by Fred Perry The first issues of Fred Perry¹s Gold Digger comic series, recounting the adventures of adventurer-archaeologists Gina Diggers and Penny Pincers. (STAR07535) 7x10, 104pg, b&w $10.95 LUFTWAFFE 1946 VOLUME 1 TP by Ted Nomura & Ben Dunn The four-issue Luftwaffe 1946 mini-series collected into one volume. In 1937, a joint Japanese/German archaeological expedition uncovers an artifact that causes Hitler to change the course of development of his elite Luftwaffe air corps, dramatically altering the course of World War II. Now it is May 1946, and a former Hitler Youth-turned-aircraft mechanic is assigned to an all-new, all-female fighter squadron. The fate of Nazi Germany rests on Hauptmann Dora Overlicht's shoulders as they attempt to control the skies of Europe against the approaching Allied invasion. (STAR06589) SC, 128pg, b&w $10.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VOL. 1 CURRENT PRINTING by Ben Dunn They¹re high school kids who learn martial arts while saving the world (and have fun doing it)! This graphic novels collects the first four issues of Ben Dunn¹s Ninja High School saga. (STAR07251) SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA: RITUALS BOOK 2TP by Ben Dunn Rituals collects all six issues of Warrior Nun Areala Book Two. Dr. Ottoman plots to create a new Reich with the help of the Japanese demons known as the Oni. Areala travels to Japan following the death of a long-time friend, only to get deeply involved in Ottoman's nefarious machinations. (STAR02326) SC, 7x10, 160pg $15.95 ********************** DEADFORCE #3 by Roy Burdine The confrontation between Deadforce and Hector Brazil continues as Deadforce takes on the unstoppable menace of the man called Mass. What happens when the man whose touch is death meets the man who cannot be hurt? Will Deadforce get through Mass and Hector Brazil to overthrow Simon Jasper's criminal empire? And what about the unpredictable Crazyface ‹ what secret is he keeping from Deadforce as they work together to bring Jasper down? The astonishing answers are all here in the latest adventures of the most dangerous man alive... Deadforce! FC, 24pg $2.99 FIFTH FORCE: HAWK AND ANIMAL #2 Slam! Bam! Explosive wrestling action as Hawk and Animal are framed in Japan and ordered to throw their match with the Kabuki Men to avoid the wrath of the Japanese Mafia. Hidden in the shadows is a mysterious organization watching all the moves of Hawk and Animal. Will the Legion of Doom lose their title belts to the Kabuki Men? Can they repel the trickery of the Japanese Mafia? Find out in Fifth Force #2 ‹ along with an article by Animal himself!! FC, 20pg $2.50 WARRIOR NUN BLACK & WHITE #21 by Various In this issue: Areala journeys to Japan for a bone-chilling ghost tale ‹ Serapio Calm's "The Lost Souls of Blue Moon Mountain." Breathtakingly rendered in light and shadow, this story is not to be missed! Plus, more from Lee Duhig of Robotech fame! b&w, 20pg (Note Price) $2.50 Venus Comics SPACE SIRENS 2: MEGABABES FROM AJIA CD-ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Windows/Mac CD-ROM $39.99 VIRTUAL VIXENS CD-ROM SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Windows/Mac CD-ROM $39.99 ANTHILL COMICS A-BOMB #2 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.99 ARCANE COMICS PROPHECY OF THE SOUL SORCERER #3 by Seaton, Blaine, & Owens When the army of darkness shadows the Earth, the chosen one will decide our fate by facing the evil before him. One of the most magical, mysterious gothic tales ever told takes a dramatically grave turn. With time running out for humanity and Sirach ready to take the throne as ruler of the world, Noah gives Meriah an ultimatum. She must tell her son Elijah the truth about his history, powers, and purpose on this planet... or Noah will. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #488 by Angelo DeCesare & Stan Goldberg "A Grand Adventure": Archie's grandpa has a big dilemma: he's been a member of the Senior Nature Scouts for years, but until he gets a photo of himself with a wild animal, he'll only be a third class Scout! He takes the gang on a trip to the zoo to make his dreams come true ‹ but don't forget, Archie's genes had to come from somewhere! It's animal antics as Archie's goofy grandpa puts the "oo!" back in zoo! FC, 32pg $1.79 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #37 by Various "Au Revoir, Veronica" by Golliher & DeCarlo: After a falling-out with her friends, Veronica leaves the 'commoners' in Riverdale behind to study with the elite crowd in Europe! With the backing of Mr. Lodge, however, the gang follows her to try to convince her to come back! Will the hallowed halls of Riverdale High ever see her high fashions again? "The Noise Of Summer" by Ruiz & J. Schultz: Mr. Weatherbee's plans for a "quiet summer" are beached ‹ literally ‹ when he can find no peace on the beach! Finally, in "Draw, Pardner" by Golliher & J. Schultz, the pen is mightier than the sword ‹ especially when it's weilded by one of Chuck's fellow cartoonists ‹ who also happens to be a rival for Nancy's affections! FC, 32pg $1.79 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE COMICS FUN-PACK Back by popular demand, Archie Comics is making these affordable two-packs of Archie- published titles available again! Each two-pack contains two random Archie Comics, featuring the entire universe of Archie characters! Plus, as a bonus gift ‹ an out-of-print Archie trading card from Skybox! Set (x2) $2.79 ***************** ARCHIE DIGEST #166 The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, 32pg, FC $1.99 BETTY #78 by Various Betty has a blind date with Midge's 'perfect' cousin Peter ‹ but it turns out Peter is perfectly 'imperfect' when he criticizes everything and everyone in "Perfectly Honest" by Pellowski & Goldberg. When Archie drops in unexpectedly, Betty learns spices and kisses don't mix in "Kiss Of Death" by Webb & Goldberg. Finally, Archie causes 'disc'-cord when he can't keep his flying disk out of Mr. Lodge's flower bed in "Who's Guarding The Garden," by DeCesare & Goldberg! FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA #140 by Various Betty and Veronica pull out all the stops to impress the hunky new lifeguard ‹ but they're not the only fish in the sea in "The Gimmick Game," by Gladir & DeCarlo. Next, Veronica tries to forgive ‹ but she can't forget ‹ when Betty dates Archie behind her back in "Who's Sorry Now?," by Webb & DeCarlo. It's the last resort ‹ literally ‹ when Betty and Veronica trash a trendy resort in pursuit of handsome twins in "Double Play," by DeCesare & DeCarlo. Finally, everything old is new again when Betty and Veronica attend an old movie festival and find out that the more things change, the more they stay the same in "Movie Madness" by Gladir & DeCarlo. FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #83 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, 64pg, FC $2.99 CHERYL BLOSSOM #26 by Holly Golightly "Take The Mummy And Run": Move over, Cleopatra ‹ Cheryl intends to be the queen of the gala opening of the museum's new Egyptian wing, sponsored by her parents, of course! And she wouldn't mind being the queen of "Dr. Carter" ‹ the "renowned archeologist" who's a consultant to the collection. The good doctor may not be all he seems, however, and it may be too late before the Blossom's realize egypt 'em! Also: When the boys get on their boards, they're bored with bikinis ‹ until "Skateboard Blossom" dons one and gets on a skateboard of her own! Plus: Cheryl answers the age-old question: am I my brother's fashion's consultant? in "Fashion Emergency!" FC, 32pg $1.79 JUGHEAD #121 by Various The man of a thousand hamburgers returns in these all-new adventures! FC, 32pg $1.79 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #62 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, 64pg, FC $2.99 KNUCKLES #29 by Penders, Mawhinney, & Koslowski "My Special Friend": Guest-starring the ever-popular Princess Sally! Princess Sally visits the Floating Island on a diplomatic mission on behalf of her father, and a personal mission for her mother. Will her mission of mercy succeed or fail? Will Knuckles' renewed commitment to his homeland conflict with his loyalty to his friends? Can things ever be the same again? Don't miss this issue-lenth epic! FC, 32pg $1.79 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA #11-15 FC, 32pg $1.75Ea. *************** LAUGH DIGEST #152 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and others. Digest, 32pg, FC $1.99 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #44 The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, 64pg, FC $2.99 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #30 by Michael Gallagher & Dan DeCarlo "The Golf War": This story's a real 'hole in one,' as Enchantra hosts an 'Other Realm Golf Tournament,' and Sabrina is her caddy! Wait until you see the hazards on this supernatural golf course! Something smells "fishy" to Salem ‹ when Sabrina comes home with a goldfish, he's all set for a seafood dinner in "Panning For Goldfish!" Imagine his surprise ‹ and his jealously ‹ when he learns it's Sabrina's new pet! Plus: Sabrina learns life as a pixie isn't all fun and spells in "A Fairy's Tale!" FC, 32pg $1.79 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #75 by Bollers, Butler, & Eklund In this issue-length nail-biter, "I Am The Eggman," Dr. Robotnik is back ‹ and he's carrying a whole new bag of tricks and surprises! For starters, he's imprisoned Sonic and The Freedom Fighters, and he intends to roboticize them! Isn't this where we all came in?!?! FC, 32pg $1.79 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #56-60 FC, 32pg $1.75Ea. **************************** VERONICA #92 by Various Veronica gets a lesson in dollars and 'scents' when she visits a heavily-guarded perfume factory in France in "Scent-imental," by George Gladir & Dan Parent. Then, Veronica can't wait to be seen in her brand-new sports car in "Being Seen" ‹ but she spends all her time out of it, buying the perfect clothes to be 'seen in!,' written by Hal Smith, with art by Dan Parent. Veronica champions a new cause: saving a lobster from her father's lunch plate in "Lobster Quadrille," by Kathleen Webb and Dan Parent. FC, 32pg $1.79 ARROW COMICS DR. GOYLE SPECIAL #1 by Mark Stegbauer & Mike Norton Dr. Goyle is a scholar, detective, monster fighter, and most importantly... he's made of stone! Join the guy with the chisled jaw (literally!) and his brilliant, but socially inept, assistant Wilbur Jerkins, as they battle a bug-eyed and bug-legged fiend! Something is attacking sheep at the Sittyville 4-H fair, and Dr. Goyle is on the case! Can the Doc and Wilbur find the culprit, who seems to have a fondness for sweater material? Or will the monster move on to menace an even bigger prizeŠ like the World Wool Expo?! This is what fun comics are all about! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MISS CHEVIOUS: THE ARMAGEDDON PROJECT #1 by Steph Graves Miss Chevious is a strong-willed, black-cat, female bounty hunter with a dark and shadowy past. In this fast-paced mini-series what was originally your average everyday bounty turns out to be more trouble than Miss Chevious was prepared for. Petty thief "Nibbles Whiskers" is quickly on his way to finding an ancient artifact known as The Armageddon Key which, depending on which religion you follow, will either end the universe as we know it or herald in a brave new era of goodness and light, neither of which appeals to our heroine. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 SPANK THE MONKEY #2 by Randy Zimmerman The adventures of the opinionated little monkey (along with his cousin "Shock") take the audience on a detailed, yet tasteful (in more ways than one, perhaps) tour of what they call "Adult Entertainment Centers." We learn the proper etiquette in receiving and delivering the art form known as a "lap dance," and a rather lengthy discussion over the Bob Denver rating system. Also included are a few other Spank shorts guaranteed to raise either laughter or hatred of the character. Also included in this issue is the next chapter of the humorous space opera, "Max Velocity," by Jack Snider. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE MEMPHIS FRONT #3 by Randy Zimmerman & Rich Gulick Our hero relives the fall of St. Louis as we learn that the freedom fighters lost more to themselves than they did to the Martians. He sees firsthand the results of the Martian's lethal black smoke and begins to lose his grip on his sanity. While in Memphis, plans continue to stave off any Martian invasion there. "Elvis" tries to comfort The Crump as the final preparations fall into place, and not a moment too soon! Also, The Crump divulges that he has the battle plans from the original invasion, which occurred in southern England in the late 1800s... plans which he turns to for "inspiration." RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #6 (Jun98) b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 AVATAR PRESS FAUST: BOOK OF M #1 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil In full color! This is the first time Faust has ever been produced in color, and Avatar is pulling out all the stops! We've created a brand new format to fully showcase Tim Vigil's breathtaking, larger-than-life artwork, while allowing writer David Quinn to delve deeper and deliver more story than ever before! Available in Regular (Limited to 10,000 copies) and Nude (limited to 2,500 copies) cover versions, both by Tim Vigil. NOTE: The Nude Adult cover is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹FC, 24pg (1 of 3) $3.95 ADULT (CAUT: 3)‹FC, 24pg (1 of 3) $6.00 FAUST: BOOK OF M #1 SIGNED LEATHER COVER EDITION by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Black Leather-composite cover, signed by creators David Quinn and Tim Vigil! Packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity and limited to only 700 copies. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (1 of 3) MSRP: $19.95 PANDORA/RAZOR #1 by Christensen , Seifert, & Lyon Finally, the red-hot crossover you never got to see...until now: Avatar's Girl of Myth vs. London Night's Angel in Black! Pandora is tracking a missing demoness, only to find that she has taken over Razor's body! How does the mysterious assassin Onyx fit into all of this? Available in Regular (Matt Haley & Matthew Clark) and Nude (by Rick Lyon) cover versions. NOTE: The Nude cover is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 32pg $3.50 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 32pg $6.00 A PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PANDORA/RAZOR #1 SIGNED LEATHER COVER A Previews Exclusive! Limited to only 350 copies, featuring a black Leather-composite cover, signed by artist Rick Lyon and writers William Christensen and Mark Seifert! Packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $19.95 ************************* PANDORA: DEVIL'S ADVOCATE #2 by Christensen , Seifert, & Lyon Cover by Joe (The Darkness) Benitez! Having succeeded in her mission of rescuing the Gatekeeper from the clutches of the Infinite Ones, Pandora is left with just one problem: getting herself and the Gatekeeper back home alive! And as if that weren't enough, the Girl of Myth also has sexy she-vamp Rhapsody to contend with. Is Rhapsody there to help, or to make sure that Pandora never returns home? Available in Regular (by Joe Benitez) and Nude (by Rick Lyon) cover versions. NOTE: The Nude cover is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR‹b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 NUDE (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $6.00 RAZOR STATUE A Specialty Market Exclusive! Finally ‹ a professional, high-quality Razor statue! This stunning piece measures 12" tall and 8" wide, and was designed by the definitive Razor artist, Rick Lyon. It was Lyon's art on Razor during his tenure at LNS that catapulted the dark mistress of vengeance to fan-favorite status, and Lyon's design work in three dimensions is even more breathtaking! Illustrated box with color on one side. Limited to 500. (CAUT: 4) Statue MSRP: $175.00 RAW MEDIA QUARTERLY #4 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VIGIL COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 WALLER COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 SHAW COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 WOLFER COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 THRESHOLD #18 by Quinn, Gregory, Parsons, King, & LaRocque David Quinn's acclaimed Nightvision concludes its two-part introductory story, leaving Blythe finally free to renew her reign of terror! Dan Parsons' Harpy soars into the next chapter of "Dark Carnival." What happens when she grows weary of being just another freak in a sideshow? And finally, Dante, Silhouette, and Epiphany... collectively known as The Furies, return to action with fabulous artwork by industry veteran Greg LaRocque (Legion of Superheroes, The Flash). Available in four different cover editions: NightVision by Hannibal King, Harpy by Rick Lyon, The Furies by Kevin Sharpe, and The Furies "Nude," also by Sharpe. NOTE: The Nude Furies cover is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS NIGHTVISION COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 HARPY COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 FURIES COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 FURIES NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 48pg $6.00 WIDOW X #3 by Mike Wolfer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REGULAR COVER‹b&w, 40pg $3.95 XXX COVER‹b&w, 40pg $6.00 DREAMWALKER: SUMMER RAIN #1 by Jenni Gregory Karen Brinson is a dreamwalker, moving effortlessly through the fanciful dreams and terrifying nightmares of those around her. If only things happened so effortlessly for her when she was awake! Another major plot point in the DreamWalker saga is revealed in this pivotal bridge issue between the recently concluded "Carousel" storyline and the forthcoming DreamWalker: Autumn Leaves. As a special bonus, this issue will also include two rarely seen, hard-to-find DreamWalker short stories. Cover Jenni Gregory. b&w, 32pg $3.00 THE GOON #3 by Eric Powell The Zombies and the G-Men combine forces to kidnap the Goon and force him to give up the goods on his boss (and city crimelord) Labrazio. But somehow a simple, violent interrogation goes horribly awry when the Goon starts recounting tales of his disturbed childhood! If you are not an official Goon fanatic yet, you should realize that you are missing out on one of the most original, one of the most strange, and one of the most hilarious new comics to come along in years! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $3.00 AWESOME ENTERTAINMENT LIONHEART #1 by Loeb, Churchill, & Rapmund Exploding from the pages of the Coven! She¹s got the power! The legendary power of the Lionheart reveals itself to an unsuspecting woman who must decide whether she will use her powers for good or be turned towards evil. Ian Churchill¹s hot new comic creation! This debut issue ships with three variant covers. FC $2.99 AVENGELYNE SWIMSUIT EDITION ¹99 Avengelyne model (and former Vampirella model) Cathy Christian returns for this 1999 swimsuit edition, featuring some of today¹s top talents illustrating some fun in the sun, Awesome style! FC $2.99 AWESOME PREVIEW ¹99 SPECIAL SIGNED EDITION Signed by Alex Ross, Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill, and Rob Liefeld. Limited to 100 copies. FC PI COVEN COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Loeb, Churchill, & Rapmund The Coven unites in this long-awaited, much-anticipated collected edition chronicling their hard-to-find early adventures! SC, 7x10, FC $5.95 COVEN/RE:GEX #2 by Loeb, Fraga, & Rapmund The stunning conclusion to this pulse-pounding tale! Genie versus Spellcaster in a fight to the death! Plus: Blackseed arrives! FC (2 of 2) $2.50 KABOOM VOL. 2 #2 by Liefeld, Loeb, & Grant The Kaboom protégé Kyra begins training with The Zang and Kaboom. Can she resist the temptations of Scarlet who tries to turn her against her heritage? This sets the stage for Kaboom vs. Kaboom, next issue! FC $2.50 Awesome Dynamic Forces Offerings LIONHEART DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #1 Cover by creator Ian Churchill. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 LIONHEART EURO SKETCH COVER #1 Featuring the art work of Coven and Lionheart creator Ian Churchill (Coven/X-Men). This cover was initially available as a premium European promotion, but Dynamic was able to bring a few back to the U.S.A. (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 COVEN DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #2 Featuring Lionheart's first appearance. Cover by Ian Churchill. (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 AWESOME IAN CHURCHILL SET Includes Lionheart #1 Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate cover, Lionheart Euro Sketch cover, plus the Coven/Re:Gex #1 Euro Sketch cover, and two other random alternate covers to make up a true five-star set. (CAUT: 2) Set (x5) $29.95 AXESS COMICS HEROINE MILLENNIUM #1 by Mike Gerardo On the eve of a new tomorrow, the ultimate evil has descended upon Swan City ‹ the immortal Scarlet Sun, a secret race hidden here among us. They have a kust for power that is boundless and have no fears, save one: Gina Gaines (AKA The Heroine), a warrior bred to batte the forces of darkness in what may be our final hour. This issue also features an exclusive Heroine Action Figure Preview and free T.O.S. Episode One comic offer. Also available in a limited Gold cover. Limited to 1,000. REG.‹FC, 48pg $2.99 LTD. ED. GOLD‹FC, 48pg $3.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROINE ICON EDITION #0 by Mike Gerardo At the end of this millennium, the future of mankind will rest in the hands of one woman... The government made her a lethal weapon. Now to the citizens of Swan City she is their lethal protector! Gina Ganes is Heroine! Also featuring her female sidekick Speed, and the debut of their new partner Omicron! A self-contained origin issue that will introduce readers to Heroine, plus set up events for issues to come. FC, 32pg $2.99 ****************** BARE BONES STUDIOS GAROU: THE LONE WOLF #1 by Purcell, Moya, & Leveaux After being bitten by a werewolf at the start of the Spanish Inquisition, does a Jesuit priest named Jon Loop have enough faith to fight the wolf pack that turned him into a werewolf? Or will he fall to the temptation of Satan and become a member of the pack? b&w, 32pg $2.00 BIG BABY COMICS HERO ON A STICK #1 Chronicling the career of would-be hero Bobby Phue, and his descent from the small town of East Gaberville into a twisted world of real-life superheroes. In the premiere issue, Bobby acquires his powers during an unfortunate encounter with an alien. Also Ed the Flea in a cautionary tale, "The Truth About Cats and Dogs." b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLACK BEAR PRESS MAD MONSTER PARTY #1 From the publishers of Toon magazine comes a new comic based on the Rankin and Bass animated feature, Mad Monster Party. The Worldwide Organization of Monsters has been called together to hear who Baron Von Frankenstein will choose as his successor. Chaos erupts when he decides that leadership of the union should go to his "normal" nephew Felix. Starring all the classic monsters including Dracula, The Mummy, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Invisible Man, The Werewolf, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Frankenstein's Monster. Cover by Kirk Van Wormer & Art Nichols. b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $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 firearms, 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. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #3 (Mar99) b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLUE CORN COMICS PEACE PARTY #1 by Schmidt, Fatturuso, & Kelleher On a mountain camping trip, Billy and Drew are transformed by an other-worldly vision. Charged with powers they don't understand, they must get off the peak and survive as a gang of killers pursue them. It's Deliverance meets Smokey and The Bandit with a Native American twist. Cover by Rob Schmidt and Lee Crumpler MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BOB BURDEN STUDIOS MYSTERYMEN T-SHIRT #4 If you see this guy on the street, be careful! He bites! Also, please notify Bob Burden Studios immediately. They haven't seen him since the photo shoot for this t-shirt, and he's run off with the costume, two ray guns, and a bottle of scotch. He may be driving a 1978 Toyota Corolla with a replaced gray hood and left fender, and a knob on the steering wheel. He is fond of puppets, modeling glue, and pie. Be warned ‹ He means business. You can tell just by looking at him. Full-color image on a 100%, numbered t-shirt. Limited quantities. XL $16.95 1998 MYSTERYMEN ZIPPO LIGHTER #5: STRANGLER The Strangler is one of the most controversial Mysterymen to haunt the night streets and alleys of New York . Judge, jury and executioner, the dude is also #5 in the limited numbered series of Mysterymen Zippos! RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #6 (Jun98) Zippo Lighter $29.95 BONGO COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS COMICS AND STORIES #1 by Matt Groening Matt Groening's first Simpsons comic book from 1993. This issue features the senses- shattering origin of Springfield's own costumed crusader, Bartman, as well as plenty of laughs with Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Maggie! Also: Itchy & Scratchy's handy hints for power tool safety! Polybagged with a full-color poster of Bartman and Radioactive Man! (STAR03518) FC $2.95 SIMPSONS COMICS WING DING by Groening, Morrison, & Various The latest, greatest Simpsons compendium contains five full-length Simpsons stories guaranteed to turn your skin yellow! See Bart get himself into massive amounts of trouble as he fakes miracles, poses as a teen heartthrob, and once goes téte à téte with Caesar and Ugolin! Plus, watch Apu go from kindhearted clerk to super-colossal jerk as he joins Monty Burns to open the Mega Kwik-E-Mart! And did we mention Groundskeeper Willie's muscle-curling, caber-tossing going mano-a-mano with...Principal Skinner?! (STAR06318) SC, 120pg, FC $11.95 ***************************** BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA: DIVIDE & CONQUER #2 Featuring The Vampress Luxura! This issue: The gripping conclusion to the exciting tale of The Vampress Luxura¹s struggle to clear her name as a transgressor against The Judicious Edicts. This issue features the true nature of the plot against the Vampress. Also guest stars Blood Hunter and Vanthor. This action-packed issue is a sure fire crowd pleaser. Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR COVER‹b&w, 32pg $3.00 NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)‹b&w, 32pg $4.00 VAMPEROTICA MAGAZINE #11 The definitive source for Vampire Entertainment! This issue: Vamperotica talks with Brian Pulido of Chaos! Comics about his incredible vampire creation, Purgatori. Also, this month¹s cover features "Vamp of the Month," Roxanne Michaels, the newest up-and- coming B-Queen on the scene. This issue's Nude edition cover features Lisanne Duval from the hit independent film Eyes Are Upon You. 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 Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR COVER‹Magazine, b&w $5.95 NUDE PHOTO COVER (CAUT: 3)‹Magazine, b&w $5.95 VAMPEROTICA MAGAZINE PROMO PACK #2 This promo pack features four back-issues of Vamperotica Magazine. This pack is made available for fans and retailers to get acquainted with this exciting magazine at a great introductory price! Each pack contains Regular and Nude cover editions. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong MATURE READERS Set (x4) $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPEROTICA FLESH & BLOOD CARD SET This card set features 36 unique images of Julie Strain as Luxura in a stunning presentation of the popular Vampress brought to life. The photos in this card set will both surprise and amaze you. This is the first Luxura card set since the Chromium card set in 1996, and Brainstorm has created a master piece. MATURE AUDIENCES Set, FC (x36) $20.00 O/A VAMPEROTICA FLESH & BLOOD BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO Go behind the scenes of the making of the incredible Vampress Luxura: Flesh & Blood Card Set and see what it¹s like to be on a professional photo-shoot with Julie Strain! MATURE AUDIENCES VHS $20.00 *************** BROKEN HALOS TIM VIGIL'S DARK UTOPIA VOL. 5 The fifth chronicle in this groundbreaking art series takes an unflinching look at all things Evil, as delineated by the pen of the master! Few artists have stared the devil in the eye with quite the same ferocity and honesty as Tim Vigil. From upublished horrors to a collection of old favorites, this volume presents a naked and unrestrained glimpse of this Dark and terrifying Utopia. CardStock cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 36pg $3.95 BUD PLANT COMIC ART STARS OF THE MONTH CADILLACS AND DINOSAURS 3-D COMIC by Mark Schultz with Roger May Two classic stories from Mark Schultz¹s Xenozoic Tales in 3-D! Schultz¹s detailed art comes to life with lunging dinosaurs and soaring pteradons seemingly coming out of the pages! Includes a new cover by Schultz and 3-D glasses. Originally published at $3.95! (STAR04473) b&w, 32pg SRP: $2.50 BILLY BUDD, KGB by Jerome Charyn & Francois Boucq SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. (STAR04441) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC SRP: $6.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEN 1: NEVERWHERE by Richard Corben & Simon Revelstroke The first Den adventure! Violent and erotic adventure in a primative world far from our own, where the Earth man Den is transformed into a reluctant hero. Excellent airbrush art and great cover art by Corben! Originally published by Fantagor Press at $4.95 in 1991! MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 112pg, FC SRP: $7.95 O/A DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE by Crepax & Stevenson SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w, 80pg SRP: $6.95 O/A TAPPING THE VEIN BOOK 2 by Clive Barker & Various Short horrific stories from Clive Barker¹s Books of Blood, faithfully adapted to graphic form by a host of comics pros. This volume includes: ³Skin of the Fathers² adapted by Fred Burke and Chuck Wagner, and illustrated by Klaus Janson; and ³In The Hills, The Cities,² adapted by Burke and Wagner, and illustrated by John Bolton. Cover painting by Scott Hampton. Originally published by Eclipse Books at $6.95 in 1989! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC SRP: $4.95 O/A TAPPING THE VEIN BOOK 4 by Clive Barker & Various More slick adaptations of Clive Barker¹s Books of Blood tales, all faithfully adapted to graphic form by a host of comics pros. This volume includes: ³Hell¹s Event,² adapted by Fred Burke and artists Steven Johnson, Alan Okamoto, and Jim Pearson; and ³The Madonna,² adapted by Burke and Stan Woch. Cover painting by John Totleben. Originally published at $7.95 by Eclipse Books in 1990! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC SRP: $4.95 ********************* CALIBER COMICS LEGENDS OF CAMELOT: THE ENCHANTED LADY by Daniel Souder & Kalman Androsofszky Caliber Fantasy. An entirely fictional twist this month that tells a tale from young Arthur's fosterage with Sir Ector, before he became king. Fifteen is a difficult age for anyone, even young Arthur. While the knights do the fighting and reveling, Arthur wearies of the day-to- day duties of being squire to his brother Kay. But when a beautiful noblewoman comes to the manor requiring his assistance, Arthur learns a lot from her qualities that will make him Britain's greatest king. A compelling saga entrenched in the mythos of Arthur! b&w, 32pg $2.95 SAINT GERMAINE: THE MAN IN THE IRON MASK by Reed, Davis, & Bennett Caliber Core. In this issue, the immortal Saint Germaine must help out a tormented soul who is doomed to live his entire life in captivity, not for a crime but merely for being who he is and the threat ‹ whether real or imagined ‹ he represents to the Royal Crown. Saint Germaine attempts to provide a brief glimmer of life and hope for the cursed prisoner before death finally comes to claim him forever. "The Man in the Iron Mask" is another thought-provoking and moving tale in one of Caliber's most critically-acclaimed series. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHERLOCK HOLMES READER #3 by Various Tome Press. This issue continues the all-new Sherlock Holmes adventure, "Loch Ness Horror," by writer Martin Powell and artist Seppo Makinen, in which Holmes brings in some much needed helpŠ from none other than Sir Arthur Conan Doyle himself! Plus, this issue features "The Field Bazaar" a rare Sherlock Holmes story from Doyle, seldom included in Holmes collected editions. Also, Conan Doyle's list of his favorite Sherlock Holmes stories, a look at the possible ancestry of Holmes, an in-depth look at some of the original stories, the usual "pop" quiz, and Wayne Reid delivers artwork on another all-new short Holmes story. Painted cover from Michael Gaydos. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #9 (Sep98) b&w, 48pg $3.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE VOLUME SIX: OLD MAN'S CAVE HC by Jeff Smith The newest adventure! The long-awaited final episode of the "Solstice Trilogy!" This volume collects the stories from Bone #33-37, revealing many of the ongoing mysteries. Now fans will find out who the Hooded One is, as well as the answer to the central mystery of the series: why everyone is after the One Who Bears the Star; as well as many other answers and surprises! As war spreads through the Valley and the rat creatures mount a vicious offense, Gran'ma, Lucius, Phoney Bone, and the villagers join the Veni Yan warriors and set up base camp at Old Man's Cave to make a final stand against the Rat Creature army. This deluxe hardcover is printed on 60 lb. coated stock and features a deluxe skyvertext cover with a foil stamp and a full-color dust jacket. HC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $23.95 BONE MAGNETIC LOVE POEM KIT Are you a real love magnet? The Bone Magnetic Poetry Set contains commonly used words in the Bone series, including all of the lyrics from Fone Bone's personal attempts to woo his beloved Thorn. Now you, too, can be the Duke of Pook, sending your love to the Duchess on your very own fridge! Similar fridge magnets have become the rage across America, and now all of you frustrated poets of kitchen can get in on the fun! Bone fans, get this set, and maybe you can figure out what truly rhymes with "potatoes!" Each set contains four magnetic sheets, featuring detachable words as well as a centerpiece magnet featuring characters from the series. Set $12.95 BONESTUFF POSTER/CATALOG SUMMER 1999 Lists all available books and merchandise in the Bone collection, as well as upcoming items. The front of the BoneStuff Poster/Catalog features a full-color poster image from Bone Volume Six: Old Man's Cave; the back contains listings of all available books and merchandise. This 17" x 10 7/8" poster folds to a convenient 8 1/2" x 10 7/8" for easy portability. Catalog MSRP: $0.00Ea. STAR OF THE MONTH BONE VOL. 4: DRAGON SLAYER TP by Jeff Smith The fourth installment of the adventures of the three Bone cousins ‹ Fone, Phoney, and Smiley ‹ as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. (STAR06702) SC, b&w $16.95 **************** CHAOS! COMICS PURGATORI: GODDESS RISING #2 by Marc Andreyko & Mike Deodato, Jr. As the blood-boiling mini-series continues, Purgatori unravels the secrets of her long- prophesied ascension with a little help from... nah! That would be telling! But, trust us, we guarantee your jaws will hang open when the identity of the blood-soaked Entity is revealed! Plus, a gore-splattered confrontation with the enigmatic Rath! Can the sensual Purgatori contain her blood rage long enough to understand her amazing new powers? (PGR20) FC (2 of 4 ) $2.95 PURGATORI: GODDESS RISING PREMIUM EDITION #1 by Marc Andreyko & Mike Deodato, Jr. Purgatori, the most powerful vampire on earth, gets the royal treatment with this fantastic premium edition! For this important blood-soaked event, we asked the original Purgatori artist, Jim (Catwoman) Balent, to create this premium cover! Limited to 5,000 copies, don't miss out on this landmark issue! (PGR1P) FC $10.00 EVIL ERNIE: DEPRAVED #2 by Pulido & Nutman, Brewer, & Arnold; Colored by Jason Jensen Evil Ernie ‹ the undead teenage psychopath with the ability to re-animate and control the dead ‹ is back ‹ in his sickest and most twisted tale to date ‹ "Depraved!" As Evil Ernie's ghoul army slaughters the living, he heads for Sanctuary ‹ formerly Davenport, Iowa ‹ the new capital of the surviving states. His target: President Ramsey and the control of the U.S. forces! "Depraved" goes into overdrive as the death toll mounts and the story speeds towards its senses-shattering conclusion! Who will survive and what will be left of them? (EED20) FC (2 of 3) $2.95 EVIL ERNIE: DEPRAVED PREMIUM EDITION #1 by Pulido & Nutman, Brewer, & Arnold; Colored by Jason Jensen For this extra-special premium edition, we have the return of the master Evil Ernie artist, Steven Hughes, doing a bloody nice job on the cover! Limited to 3,000 copies, don't miss this tale of hopes squashed, and dreams squandered! (EED1P) FC $10.00 INSANE CLOWN POSSE: THE AMAZING JECKEL BROTHERS by Jesse Leon McCann & by Rob Brown Wha's up Y'all? Wicked Clownz Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope return to present the world the fifth of the Dark Carnival's six Joker Cards: The Amazing Jeckel Brothers, a chaotic duo of juggling masters who juggle the sins of mortal men. Meet Jack, the sinister Jeckel, and Jake, the just Jeckel. Together they'll rip the secrets from your body and toss them around like bloody red rubber balls ‹ and there's no hiding from the Jeckels! It's terror, carnage and retribution, all in the name of good clean fun as the Wicked Clownz take us one step closer to the crumbling of time itself! (ICPJB) MATURE READERS FC $2.95 LADY DEATH: THE RAPTURE #3 by Pulido & Kaminski, Reis, & Pimmitel The rematch of the century: Lady Death vs. Asteroth ‹ and to the loser, a fate worse than death! Meanwhile, the forces of Heaven attempt to rescue the Faithful from the spreading corruption of Hell On Earth, unaware of Lucifer's plot to rupture "The Rapture." Sensual and breathtaking artwork by Ivan (Supernaturals) Reis. This is the detonating event that leads directly to the Armageddon of the Chaos! Cosmos! in December '99. (LRA30) FC (3 of 4) $2.95 UNDERTAKER #5 by Beau Smith & Manny Clark; Colored by Jason Jensen The Undertaker fears no man, dead or alive, but there is a very unexpected being from his past that fits neither description. One that is totally unknown to himŠ until now! Jezebel! She's beautiful, deadly, and has blood ties to both The Undertaker and Kane. Blood may be thicker than water, but it also burns like acid! Her wish is to aid her brother Kane in destroying the stepbrother she has hated for so very long. Will her wish come true? Available in two cover versions: comic art and variant photo cover. REGULAR‹FC (WU050) $2.95 PHOTO‹FC (WU05P) $2.95 UNDERTAKER POSTER #5 by Rob Brown; Colored by Jason Jensen Now you can have the amazing cover art to The Undertaker #4 hanging on your wall! This full-color poster of the Dark Lord measures a full 24" x 36" inches! RestŠ inŠ pieces!! (WUPS5) FC, 24x36 $7.95 CHAOS! SHIELD INFLATABLE It's big, it's cool, you can use it in the pool! It's the Chaos! Shield as a giant, double- sided, three-foot inflatable! Just blow it up and put itŠ anywhere you want! Caution: Not recommended for use as an ID tag on your Chihuahua! (XIF01) Inflatable $24.95 EVIL ERNIE STICKER #2 Fall prey to the rampage of Evil Ernie and his legion of the undead, with this 4" x 5" inch sticker by David Brewer and Curtis Arnold, with colors by Jason Jensen! This killer image is taken from the cover of Evil Ernie: Depraved #1! Will you survive Megadeath? (EST02) Sticker $3.50 EVIL ERNIE EMBROIDERED CAP Celebrate Evil Ernie's rampage with this one-size-fits-all 100% cotton-twill cap featuring Ernie embroidered on the front, and his famous logo embroidered on the back! Show everyone that you're Sworn to the Black! (ECP10) Embroidered Cap $21.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EVIL ERNIE: DESTROYER #1 by Pulido & Nutman, Hotz, Bradstreet, & Jensen Evil Ernie has lost his love, Lady Death. Without her, undeath has no meaning. In the hopes of bringing about Megadeth ‹ the extinction of all life on the planet ‹ and thereby enabling his mistress' return, he decides to cleanse the Planet with nuclear fire. "Destroyer" guest stars Chastity, who is set on capturing Evil's broken heart, and Smiley, the lovable Psychotic Button ‹ Ernie's only friends in the world. One year in the making, featuring the talents of modern horror masters Brian Pulido, Phil Nutman, Kyle Hotz, Tim Bradstreet, and Jason Jensen. (EDE10) FC, 32pg (1 of 9) $2.95 O/A PANDEMONIUM: DELIVERANCE #1 by Jesse Leon McCann & Jack Jadson From the pages of Lady Death, comes Pandemonium ‹ sorceress, jungle queen, thief, and ruler of the notorious assassins guild ‹ in her first one-shot special! After suffering the effects of an enemy's poison, Pandemonium is mystically transported to the heart of the Congo jungle. There she defends a peaceful tribe of beings from extinction at the hands of the most vile murderers ever encountered: human beings! Little does Pandemonium realize that her own existence hangs in the balance! Cover by Al Rio. (OPD10) FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A DEAD KING #1-3 by Fisher, Brewer, & Arnold Homicide. His name conjures up images of terrible, terrible things. Learn Homicide's chilling origin in this billion-dollar supernatural action epic on a comic book page, set in a cataclysmic, war-torn Washington D.C. that's dead, destroyed, and overrun with hordes of zombies. The central story is simple: Homicide must survive and get out of town. The Demonic General controls the CIA and the Pentagon, and intends to raise Hell on Earth. The maddening Dead Mind speaks to Homicide. Undead Gangs, in search of fodder for their pay-per-view death matches, sweep the streets. Israeli shock troop terrorists lay siege to The Capital. A Stunning tour de force of a limited series that will leave you hurting for more! Limited quantities remain. FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. ************************ Chaos! Dynamic Forces Editions UNDERTAKER #1 DEATHCHROME COVER PLUS ONE PACK The Dynamic Forces Exclusive alternate cover to this sorchin' hot new series drawn by the super art team of Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway! As an extra bonus, Dynamic Forces will throw in an additional first print of Undertaker #1. (CAUT: 2) Set (x2) $14.95 CHAOS! THREE TIMES THE ALTERNATE COVERS PACK Includes the Dynamic Forces' alternate covers to Lady Death #1 by Chris Bachalo, Chastity #1 by Mike (Tellos) Wieringo, and Evil Ernie #1 by Chris Bachalo and Tim Townsend, and two commemorative Chaos! Comics back issues. (CAUT: 2) Set (x5) $21.95 LADY DEATH & EVIL ERNIE TOGETHER AGAIN IN 99 PACK Includes Lady Death: The Rapture #1 signed by writer/creator Brian Pulido and Evil Ernie: Depraved #1, also signed by Pulido! (CAUT: 2) Set (x2) $39.95 CHERRY COMICS CHERRY #21 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 CHIBI-POP MANGA CHIBI-POP MANGA VOL. 2 #1 It's Chibi-Pop's annniversary issue, and to celebrate they're including a free poster of all the regular characters. Plus, Chibi-Pop will serve up the fresh manga of new artists from Japan as Fubuki, Tomiko, Artifacts Breaker, and Nago all come back with new, exciting chapters. Don't miss the ongoing features including Japanese Cosplay pictures, street interviews, Japanese anime stores, How to Draw Manga tutorials, and Ask Takashi. MATURE READERS Magazine, 72pg $3.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #75 by Strom, Sutton, & Lachance ELVIRA, MISTRESS OF THE JUNGLE: Part (1 of 3)‹Elvira's hot to trot ‹ globe-trot that is, ‹ and her first stop is Madagascar where she must battle a mystic shaman from a hidden city allied with other sinister forces, in the formerly friendly form of super-spy Silent Q! Also in "Mean Spirit," Elvira investigates who's been rewriting tell-all books so that they come out snide and snarky. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #37 by P. David, Howell, Cockrum, Mooney, Wiacek. HELL IN A HANDBASKET‹Baraka's found heaven on Earth with Bridget ‹ and that's strictly forbidden by the powers that rule Hell. His former landlords Old Scratch, the Hellwitch, Beelzebub, and the Fallen Angel want to make him suffer, and they do it in a very surprising way. Includes a "Goin' To the Sistine Chapel" cover by Amanda Conner and Steve Lelaloha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE RAZOR: CRY NO MORE COMMEMORATIVE EDITION Razor's origin finally told! This exclusive special edition of Razor: Cry No More is a first printing, features a brand new cover illustration by Richard Pollard, and is limited to only 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 RAZOR SWIMSUIT PLATINUM SIGNED EDITION Catch a rare glimpse (well, more than just a glimpse) of the Angel in Black on the beach in this highly sought-after first printing Platinum Edition, featuring cover art by Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner! This edition features a total of five signatures ‹ Everette Hartsoe, Mike Wolfer, Scott Barnett, Jude Millien, and Richard Pollard ‹ and is limited to just 250 copies! Each copy comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.95 RAZOR TORTURE #1 COMMEMORATIVE EDITION The story that changed Razor's life forever kicks into high gear, featuring other London Night heavy-hitters like Poizon and Morbid Angel! Series artist Jude Millien provides some of the best artwork of his career in this exclusive limited alternate cover that is available in stores for the first time! Limited to only 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 RAZOR TORTURE #1 COMMEMORATIVE LETTERED EDITION This super-premium edition features an original 7" x 10" pen-and-ink piece of artwork by Jude Millien packaged with each signed comic. Limited to just 26 copies! FC, 32pg MSRP: $85.00 POIZON #1/2 COMMEMORATIVE Poizon debuts in her own book, and London Night will never be the same! From 1996, this exclusive special edition of Poizon #1/2 is limited to only 2,000 copies and features an exclusive new cover by Richard Pollard. FC, 24pg MSRP: $5.95 CORSAIR PUBLISHING DORK TOWER #5 by John Kovalic LAST, BEST DOPE‹Babble on Babylon! Igor's primed for Centauri action, and the world of science-fiction fandom will never be the same as he, Matt, Ken, and Carson the Muskrat wreak more havoc than a Shadow War. Plus, fans demanded the return of Gilly, the Perky Goth, but were they prepared for .....this? b&w, 32pg $2.95 CPM MANGA CHIRALITY BOOK THREE TP by Satoshi Urushihara Collecting issues #8-12 of the sold-out mini-series! Join Carol, Shiori, Patty, Shizuma and Vic as they travel to Alaska to defeat the super-computer, GAIA. This volume chronicles their first all-out battle with Adam, Carol's male counterpart. It's an almost all-action adventure as the group, determined to complete their mission, face Adam's attacks head on. Will they survive and complete their journey? Plus: the Chirality charity pin-ups originally scheduled to be printed in the canceled Chirality Gallery will be published here. This section features original art by Dan Brereton, David Mack, Jim Mahfood, Chris Moeller, Ryan Odagawa, Stan Sakai, Andi Watson, and many more! Proceeds will be donated to the House of Hope orphans' charity in Kobe, Japan. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $15.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #2 by Kia Asamiya From the creator of Steam Detectives and Silent Möbius! Able to overcome internal bickering, Yuirka and the crew finally get the Nadesico off the ground. Now it's time to test the ship's systems and weapons. But this is one test that has its hitches! We meet mecha pilot Akito Denkawa, and see that he may not be quite up to par in his robot-piloting skillsŠ Will he do more harm than good in trying to get a handle on his job?! b&w, 32pg $2.95 CALL ME PRINCESS #3 by Tomoko Taniguchi Mako continues to argue with Ryu about the way he lives his life and treats her family. She feels he is taking advantage of the kindness of her mother and is not afraid to tell him so. Feeling like a stranger in her own house, Mako goes to Yo for advice. Will Mako and Ryu be able to reach an amicable solution or will one of them be left out in the cold? b&w, 32pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL #3 by Kia Asamiya From the creator of Steam Detectives and Silent Möbius! Having staved of the attacks of Tou, Dark must now go up against Chao, the beautiful ex-lover of his dead master, Sou. Believing Dark deliberately killed Sou to assume his position, Chao is out for vengeance and not pulling any punches! Dark is in for the battle of his life against Chao and her power to control the winds. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #5 by Akihiro Ito Continuing their battles against the threat of Phantom Cats, the Kagura Security Agency heads to the local underground mall to meet the demons head on. There, they run afoul of the police, who don't take kindly to Kagura's methods and weapons. Escaping custody, Yoichi runs right into the Black Cat, master of the phantom felines! With all his backup on their way to jail, it's up to him to tackle the ringleader alone! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH #9 by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi Our heroes learn that the Holy Knights of Valis are chasing a carriage that carries a kidnapped princess. With the knights hot in pursuit of the carriage, the group is suddenly blinded by a bright flash and thrown by a deafening boom. Using enhanced vision spells, Slayn and Deedlit are able to see that the party has been attacked by the Grey Witch. They rush to the aid of the Knights, but will they be able to reach them in time to save them? b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE LADY OF PHARIS #4 by Ryo Mizuno & Akihiro Yamada The stunning female messenger that arrived to carry Neese to Allan proves that she has the brawn to back up her beauty! She fights off evil creatures of all kinds to protect her envoy. And in Allania itself, King Flaive calls a Council of Arms to address the growing threat of Darkness that is assailing Lodoss. But his meeting may have come a bit too late as the Dark Beast awakens and sets his sights on the accursed island! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MIDNIGHT PANTHER SPECIAL: BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO by Yu Asagiri 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 front for their true profession as high-paid undercover assassins! "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do" focuses on Sonya, the sexiest and most sexual member of the group. In this special, we learn just how she became the beauty that she is, and what past events caused her to grow up with the habits she exhibits. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 Bare Bear Press THE DEMON BEAST INVASION TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $16.95 CROSS PLAINS COMICS ROBERT E. HOWARD'S WOLFSHEAD by Robert E. Howard & Various Presenting Robert E. Howard's first published character...but is he the hero or the villain? Simon De Montour encounters an ancient evil that ruled the world long before man, and is forever cursed with the mark of the werewolf in "In the Forest of Villefere." Many years later, as "Wolfshead," Simon travels to Africa, but still he cannot escape the horror within. Both original Howard stories adapted by Roy Thomas, Tony De Zuniga, and Rey Garcia. Then, in a brand-new 18-page story by Steve Lightle, Wolfshead comes to modern day New York. He's been a werewolf for 600 years...and he's getting good at it! Cover by Lightle. SC, 64pg, FC $6.95 ROBERT E. HOWARD: A SHORT BIOGRAPHY by Rusty Burke & Various Howard scholar Rusty Burke presents an informative biography of Robert E. Howard detailing his life and works. Profusely illustrated with new art from Rafael Kayanan and classic illustrations from Marvel Comics' Savage Sword of Conan featuring the works of Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Bernie Wrightson, Barry Windsor Smith, and Mike Kaluta. Includes an introduction by Roy Thomas. Bran Mak Morn cover by Barry Windsor-Smith. SC, 64pg $14.95 CRUCIAL COMICS RAT BASTARD #6 by The Huja Bros. VENGEANCE DAY: Part 6‹The unstoppable Anarcat implements Otto Von Spam's retribution from beyond the grave as it continues its quest to destroy Rosco, SMElvis, and eventually the entire Manhattan Empire. Rosco struggles to survive the Anarcat's onslaught while facing numerous attempts on his life by angry Vengeance Day celebrants. Has he seen his last sunset? Find out as the sun goes down on Lowtown's deadliest day of the year! RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #10 (Oct98) FC, 32pg $1.95 CRUSADE COMICS SHI: THE MOTION PICTURE CANNES FILM FESTIVAL EDITION by Billy Tucci & Peter Gutierrez Originally distributed at the Cannes Film Festival in France, this sneak preview features a Tia Carrere cover and color comic illustrations of the opening scenes. Take a sneak peek at the new Shi costumes, excerpts from the movie treatment based on Billy Tucci's action- packed script, storyboard designs for the trailer, and biographies of the film producers and Tia Carerre. PC $9.99 SHI: THE MOTION PICTURE MOVIE POSTER The first Shi announcement movie poster developed for the European film festival circuit in 1998 featuring Tia Carerre. This poster will also be shown at the Cannes Film Festival this spring to announce the filming. Poster $9.99 SHI FAN 1999 CLUB STARTER PACK This starter pack includes an autographed copy of a limited collectible comic signed by Billy Tucci, a Shi: Art of War Tour Book, a Shi Mega Chromium Preview Card, an exclusive Shi: The Card Game card from Thunder Castle Games, a bonus comic, a registration card, your membership card, the "Shi Happens" pin, a welcome letter from Shi creator Billy Tucci, convention pricing incentives, and a free Tia Carrere movie t-shirt (while supplies last!) So be prepared for the upcoming Warner Bros. Shi movie! Pack $24.99 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS KANE BOOK 4: THIRTY NINTH by Paul Grist Collects issues 13 to 18 of the critically-acclaimed crime comic. This book gives you a chance to meet the boys (and girls) in blue who police the streets of New Eden as the story focuses on the different Officers who make up the 39th Precinct of the NEPD. Featured Officers include Kate Felix on her first visit to the 39th Precinct (when she was only four years old), Perez and Donahue on a routine patrol of the city streets, and Sgt. Nelson of the Angel squad as he hunts down a sniper who has been attacking the city police! (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, b&w $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KANE BOOK 1: GREETINGS FROM NEW EDEN TP NEW PRINTING by Paul Grist This volume collects Kane #1-4 as well as a new six-page story. Detective Kane returns to active duty with the New Eden Police Department after a six-month suspension for killing his partner. In this first week back, he has to deail with kidnappers, bombers, and a men in pink bunny suits. His fellow police officers are so pleased to have him back they give him a "Welcome Back" gift ‹ a bullet with his name on it. (CAUT: 4) SC, 120pg, b&w $11.95 *************** DEE VEE PRESS DEE VEE #12 The lovers¹ tiff with the world of comics continues for Eddie Campbell¹s Alec. Can they kiss and make up, or will it all end in tears? Meanwhile, there¹s no love being lost on the highway in the final chapter of Road: Exit 27. Four weddings and a complicated divorce keep White, Single, and Slattery up all night in It¹s a Lot Like Life, and there¹s a family quarrel to settle in Hale: Winter. It¹s a messy affair in Dee Vee #12. Lock away the best china... MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY MY MOST SECRET DESIRE NEW PRINTING by Julie Doucet Back in a new second printing, this outstanding book collects Doucet's dream stories, considered by many to be her best and most innovative work to date. The dreams transcribed here range from the hilarious to the downright bizarre. Includes over twenty pages of new material, with a stunning four-page color section painted in Doucet's breathtaking gouache colors. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 100pg, PC $13.95 PALOOKA-VILLE #10 SECOND PRINTING by Seth The new second printing of this issue features the essential first part of Seth's ambitious twelve-issue storyline. Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.75 OFFERED AGAIN 1999 HARVEY NOMINEES FROM DRAWN & QUARTERLY: The following items were nominated for one or more Harveys and are being offered again here this month! O/A THE EXTENDED DREAM OF MR. D. #1 & 2 by Max Nominated for the "Best American Edition of Foreign Material" Harvey! Top Spanish cartoonist Max presents this beautifully illustrated 3-issue mini-series that chronicles a man's disturbing dreams as he slips in and out of consciousness in a hospital ward over a period of forty days. Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.50Ea. O/A THE LITTLE MAN TP by Chester Brown Nominated for two Harveys, including "Best Graphic Album" and "Best Presentation!² Featuring material produced over a fifteen year period, this beautifully-designed book contains numerous rare and otherwise impossible-to-find gems that appeared in long-out- of-print anthologies and early issues of Yummy Fur. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 180pg, b&w $14.95 ************************* DUALITY ENTERTAINMENT VIGIL: DADDY'S LITTLE GIRL by Arvin Loudermilk & Mike Iverson Final Issue! Her boyfriend's been kidnapped, an army of vampire soldiers have been chasing her around the country ‹ and to top it off ‹ she's several weeks pregnant. It's been one of those years for vampire warrior Grace Kimble. Now, on the precipice of finally rescuing her lover from the heavily fortified Vampire Research Center, Grace must battle her way past the most skilled and dangerous vampire she's ever encountered. Seven years and a thousand pages later, it's the ultimate conclusion to this epic vampire crime saga! Free Bonus Pages ‹ a special preview of Loudermilk & Iverson's brand new science fiction series, Collective. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DFE STAR WARS: BOUNTY HUNTERS AURRA SING GOLD FOIL COVER #1 A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far, away...arrived Star Wars! And here¹s the Bounty Hunters! This limited edition cover is only from Dark Horse Comics and Dynamic Forces. (CAUT: 2) SF $10.00 SEINFELD STAR WARS TV GUIDE COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE This limited edition collectible issue features in-depth articles on TV¹s all-time most popular show. As an added bonus, this edition has a full page painting by Julie Bell featuring the cast of Seinfeld as Han Solo, Princess Leia, and the rest of the Star Wars cast. (CAUT: 2) Digest, PC $6.00 DFE BATTLECHASERS BATTLECHROME COVER BONUS PACK Order a copy of Battlechasers #2 DF Exclusive ³Battlechrome² edition, and in this package you will receive an additional random free cool ballistic limited comic. This is a special promotion to help commemorate DF¹s ³Alternate For Everyone² Anniversary summer celebration. (CAUT: 2) Set (x2) $14.95 CRIMSON HUMBERTO RAMOS RARE ALTERNATE COVER #2 Featuring the alternate cover to issue #2 of one of the hottest new ongoing series of the year from the cool Cliffhanger crew. (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 CLIFFHANGER THREE MUSKETEER 3-PACK This package features cast members of the Cliffhanger comic series, from Danger Girl to Battlechasers to Crimson. The limited edition comics will be randomly chosen and feature comics ranging from limited edition alternate covers to limited preview books, gold foil editions ‹ the possibilities are endless! (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $19.95 DF PREMIERE: THREE TIMES THE CHARM PERFECT STARTER PACK This set features three perfect Premiere Comics from Dynamic Forces which include DF Premiere: Crimson #1, DF Premiere: Lady Pendragon Prelude, and as an extra added bonus you will receive a third DF limited edition premiere comic! Will this additional book be an even more limited alternate cover of one of the previously mentioned books, or something completely brand new? (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $12.95 TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE LIMITED EDITION ALTERNATE COVER #7 Continuing the story from the sold out Witchblade/Tomb Raider one shot that shipped last December. Cover by Keu Cha alternate cover. (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES MILLENNIUM SUMMER SPECIAL PACK Featuring a total of 21 random comics for the upcoming 21st century but at this year¹s price. This package features four random DF limited cover/comics, three more limited edition comics/covers from other comic companies plus as an extra added bonus (to add the icing to the cake) 14 more random comics for this major Millennium package. How¹s that for a millennium event?! (CAUT: 2) Set (x21) $19.99 LADY PENDRAGON RARE JAE LEE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK COVER #1 Featuring the extremely rare glow-in-the-dark cover of one of Image¹s hottest new comic characters today, Matt Hawkins¹ Lady Pendragon, with a beautiful cover by artist extraordinaire Jae Lee (Inhumans)! (CAUT: 2) PC $15.00 DC Comics JLA: GORILLA WAR ANNUAL SIGNED #3 The first issue to this fantastic new series signed by cover artist Art Adams! (CAUT: 2) FC $16.95 DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY SIGNED #11 Part 1 of Divine Intervention! Signed by one of the greatest artists in the comics industry today, Mr. Wildstorm himself, Jim Lee. Limited to 2,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $15.95 TOP TEN SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Alan Moore with artist Gene Ha and cover painter Alex Ross! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $39.95 MR. MAJESTIC SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Joe Casey with artist Ed McGuiness! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $24.95 BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON SIGNED HC Signed by artist Gene Ha. Limited to 2,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) SC $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VERTIGO TAROT CARDS SIGNED DF has gotten a hold of the rare Vertigo card sets and the books they came with and arranged for writer Rachel Pollack to sign them! Limited quantities. (CAUT: 2) Cards $125.00 *************** EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EDDIE CAMPBELL¹S BACCHUS #45 Brand new Alec MacGarry stories about the little things that mean a lot and the big things that land you in deep sh**. Plus Joe Theseus and the Eyeball Kid in the fourth part of The Picture of Doreen Grey. ³Take That You¹re Dead, My Love.² A kaleidoscopic odyssey into the dimension of the Patterns of Fate. Some new material, some old. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 EGMONT FLEETWAY LIMITED 2000 AD #1151-1154 Judge Dredd¹s city has been overthrown by an awesome enemy ‹ now the future lawman fights back in ³Trial of Strength² by Wagner and S.B. Davis. (This story crosses over with the Judge Dredd Megazine, but both titles can be read independently of each other.) Hitman Finnigan Sinister is gunning for revenge in ³Downlode Tales: The Whack Pack² by Dan Abnett and Greg Staples. Creator-owned fantasy saga Mazeworld returns for its third book, ³The Hell Maze,² by Alan Grant and Arthur Ranson. Super-thief ³Rose O¹Rion² gets her own series, courtesy Kek-W, Andy Clarke, and Dylan Teague. Occult operative ³Devlin Waugh² is up to his fangs in trouble, thanks to the creative team of John Smith and Steve Yeowell. Weekly. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $3.25Ea. CLASSIC 2000 AD SPECIAL EDITION This labor of love reprints some of the finest moments from the Galaxy¹s greatest comic, hand picked by the title¹s creative and editorial teams. (CAUT: 4) FC, 84pg $7.95 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #56 The Judges are ousted by an unstoppable army as a deadly foe seizes control of Mega-City One in the first episode of ³Doomsday,² by John Wagner and Colin Wilson. (This story crosses over with 2000 AD, but both titles can be read independently of each other.) There¹s a classic Judge Dredd newspaper story, presented for the first time in comics. Plus, mistaken identities cause a crisis for Cassidy in Preacher, as the ³Hunters² story concludes. This reprints the award-winning DC Comics series by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. (CAUT: 4) FC, 52pg $6.95 EH! PRODUCTIONS ************** All EH! Productions are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Hong Kong or Canada. See Previews Adult for more information. (CAUT: 3) *************** DEMONATRIX NAKED & NASTY MEGA CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x10) $10.00 FULL METAL FEMME ANNUAL #1 (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG. GLORIA ANN GILBERT COVER‹FC $5.95 NUDE TESS TICKLES COVER‹FC $6.95 NUDE SUMMER LEE KNIGHT COVER‹FC $7.95 HOOKERS IN A HAUNTED HOUSE UNRATED VIDEO (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 LESLIE CULTON MEGA CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x10) $10.00 V IS FOR VAMPIRE UNRATED VIDEO (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 EL CAPITAN OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRAY BULLETS #15-17 by David Lapham Three seedy tales of Sex and Violence! In issue #15: Hiding out in the basement of her friend Bobby¹s house, Virginia Apple Jack secretly witnesses a succession of horrors going on in the house above. She needs to get out ‹ and get out fast! In issue #16: Hank Spiegel, everyday Joe, has just turned his whole life upside down. He¹s treating his wife like dirt, putting the moves on an old friend, and basically committing any and every despicable act he can think of... See what killing someone¹ll do to you? And, in issue #17: Ricky Fish has been pushing his luck for years, always able to stay one step ahead of the game. But tonight he¹s passed out drunk leaving his wife Kathy to deal with three strangers who¹ve come to collect on a debt. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. ********************** ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS ASCENSION FAN CLUB EDITION #1 Here¹s your chance to own one of the lowest printed Ascension books ever ‹ the rare Fan Club Edition of Ascension #1! Featuring a gold-stamp, all-new cover image, and the original story from Ascension #1, this rare Fan Club Edition is the ultimate Ascension collectible. (CAUT: 2) SC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRIMSON LIMITED EDITION CHROME COVER #2 The blood-soaked second issue of Cliffhanger¹s best-selling title Crimson gets a limited edition variant chrome cover by Humberto Ramos. This amazing edition is limited to only 10,000 units and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC $14.95 O/A CRIMSON CHRISTMAS EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER #7 Crimson creator Humberto Ramos has illustrated a special Christmas cover of Crimson #7 in addition to the regularly published variants. Limited Quantities. FC $7.50 O/A CRIMSON PREMIERE EXCLUSIVE COMIC #1 It¹s a special edition of Crimson by creator Humberto Ramos and writer Brian Augustyn. Fitting neatly into regular continuity, Crimson Premiere #1 tells a surreal nightmare story that introduces Alex to his arch nemesis. Cover by Humberto Ramos & Sandra Hope. FC $6.95 O/A CRIMSON PREMIERE SUPER RARE VARIANT #1 This special, limited edition of Crimson Premiere #1 features a rare, one-in-four variant cover by artist Jae Lee. Limited to 15,000 copies and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. FC $9.95 O/A DARKMINDS STORM FOIL COVER #0 It's a brand-new origin story from one of the hottest comics in years. Don't miss out on this super-rare Storm-foil edition featuring a full-page chromium style cover. FC $15.00 *************** EXILES HOLOGRAM #1 Malibu Comics may be gone, but the die-hard fans will be happy to know that copies of the rare Exiles #1 can still be found. Features the added attraction of a limited edition 3-D holographic cover. (CAUT: 2) FC $4.95 KILROY EXCLUSIVE VARIANT #1 From Caliber Comics. He has wandered through eternity, forced to witness the horrors of Man. Now he has appeared in the present, and the evil will suffer. (CAUT: 2) b&w 4.95 MAGUS EXCLUSIVE VARIANT #1 From the pages of Saint Germaine comes a grim and magical Caliber Core title featuring the Magus. How did the Magus gain his immortality? Did he sacrifice his only daughter to the darkness? This collectible first issue features an exclusive cover by artist Vincent Locke. (CAUT: 2) b&w $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MARVEL KNIGHTS TOUR BOOK 1 LIMITED VARIANT Fans are eagerly collecting their first print editions of Marvel Knights now that the series is a proven success. But many comic readers and collectors missed out on, or never even knew about, the Marvel Knights Tour Book originally published to stir up interest in the new books. This special variant edition features sketches, character designs, and more on Daredevil, Punisher, Inhumans, and Black Panther. PC SRP: $4.95 O/A PUNISHER VARIANT COVER #1 The Punisher is supposed to be dead. Then why is he running around town with an arsenal of unimaginable, high-tech weapons? Chris Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Bernie Wrightson unite in Marvel Knight¹s unearthly new Punisher. This special variant of The Punisher #1 features a cover by artist Jae Lee. A limited edition of 10,000 copies. FC $6.95 O/A QUANTUM & WOODY SIGNED #0 Go back to the early years of the world¹s worst superhero team in this special #0 issue. It takes carefully timed teamwork for the prepubescent Quantum and Woody to get into the girls¹ locker room, but no risk is too great! Exclusive cover signed by M.D. Bright & Christopher Priest. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. FC $9.95 *************** SEEKER EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER #1 by Reed, Massarotto, & Pertzborn You can have the very first issue of Caliber¹s core title, Seeker, featuring an exclusive variant cover. (CAUT: 2) b&w $4.95 VAMPIRELLA STRIKES LIMITED EDITION COVER #1 This rare limited comic boasts an exclusive photo cover of the real-life Vampirella model. Underneath this sultry image of Vampi lies the first issues of the Vampirella Strikes mini- series by Tom Sniegoski and Ed McGuinness. (CAUT: 2) FC $4.95 WILDCORE PREVIEW EDITION #1 The newly awakened Drahn are sweeping the WildStorm Universe with vicious acts of terrorism. That¹s why Backlash is commissioned to form the new strike force ‹ WildCORE! The entire origin is in the hot Preview featuring an original story with full- color art by Brett Booth. (CAUT: 2) FC $4.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WILDCORE CHROMIUM EDITION #1 This special, rare chromium wrap-around cover may be destined to be the rarest WildCORE issue of them all! FC $9.95 ************** TALES OF THE DARKNESS #1/2 Wizard Authentic and Top Cow have entered into a dark deal. Artist Cedric Nocon and writer Malachy Coney are taking Top Cow¹s darkest and most popular anti-hero into the far, distant future for a brand new story in Tales of the Darkness #1/2. (CAUT: 2) FC $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-MEN ALTERNATE COVER #80 It¹s the giant-sized, milestone issue 80 as Professor X continues to try and capture the X- Men with his all-new team: Rapture, Grey King, Mercury, Landslide, Xaos, and Crux. he variant cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti is limited to an edition of only 15,000. FC $6.95 O/A UNCANNY X-MEN ALTERNATE COVER #360 What¹s left of Xavier after Bastion¹s mental reprogramming isn¹t the nicest of people, nor are the new X-Men he¹s ³recruited.² This special edition of Uncanny X-Men #360 features a variant cover by artist Jae Lee. (COXMEN360V) FC $6.95 ************** Wizard Authentic OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRIMSON LITHOGRAPH Humberto Ramos, creator of the exciting new vampire adventure Crimson, presents a truly incredible lithograph featuring the gorgeous and curvaceous vampire killer Red Hood. Dressed in her vampire-hunting leather hip boots and fishnets, Red Hood stands triumphant wherever you choose to display her. She measures an impressive 22² x 28² and comes with an official Wizard Authentic Certificate of Authenticity. Lithograph, 22x28, FC $24.95 *************** GIRLS OF GEN13 LITHOGRAPH This famous image of Fairchild, Rainmaker, and Freefall by Gen13 co-creator and artist J. Scott Campbell has been remastered into an inspiring 22² x 28² lithograph that fans will not want to be without. Don¹t be tied down to convention, invest in a bold piece of popular art that¹s guaranteed to have your friends staring. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 22x28, FC $19.95 PURGATORI LIMITED EDITION ACTION FIGURE The limited edition variant Purgatori figure from Chaos! and Clayburn Moore features a brand new metallic repaint. This exclusive figure is strictly limited. (TYPGL) (CAUT: 2) Action Figure $29.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS WOLFF & BYRD COUNSELORS OF THE MACABRE #23 by Batton Lash What has vampires running to attorneys Wolff & Byrd for protection? It couldn¹t be that harmless looking teenager‹could it? Plus, a surprise guest pinup. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #1 (Jan99) b&w, 24pg $2.50 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS THE ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #13 by Chris Ware An entire stand-alone graphic novel devoted to a character study of Jimmy¹s grandfather, who, as a young boy, loses his own grandmother, resulting in brutal fantasies of exacting revenge on an unjust world. Set during the preparations for the 1892 World¹s Fair in Chicago, this issue spotlights Ware¹s phenomenal skills at architectural design. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, FC $10.95 THE BRADLEYS #3 by Peter Bagge Featuring a new cover and back cover strip by Bagge, as well as an extremely rare strip called ³A Replacement for Grandma,² which was presented only in a self-published fanzine Bagge put out in the early '80s! Also included is the classic ³You¹re Not the Boss of Me!,² as well as ³Icons,² ³Pops Bradley¹s Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions,² and ³Back to Nature,² all reprinted from Bagge¹s Neat Stuff series. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) $2.95 PETER BAGGE¹S ROCKIN¹, POPPIN¹ FAVORITES! CD This spectacular CD from EMI Records in England is the first of a new line titled ³The Songbook Series.² Bagge¹s CD focuses on 1960s and 1970s bubblegum pop such as The Ohio Express, Tommy Roe, and Herman¹s Hermits. Includes a 42-page full-color illustrated book complete with Bagge¹s essays and hilarious drawings that accompany each band¹s song. CD $39.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #214 You think you¹ve heard Evan Dorkin cut loose before? Wrong! Leave it to the Journal to land the most controversial interview ever with the multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Milk & Cheese, Dork!, Space Ghost: Coast To Coast and more! In addition to the Dork, noted essayist Bob Levin delves into the dark side of Maxon Crumb, with an extensive interview and feature essay, shedding much light into underground comics¹ First Family. Plus, the very best criticism and news of the artform in existence. Cover by Evan Dorkin. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $5.95 EVIL EYE #4 by Richard Sala It¹s the latest thrill-packed issue of this cool, bloody, and extremely fun series! Judy Drood ‹ girl detective and all around loose cannon ‹ is looking for her stolen camera. Instead, she finds herself tangled up with feisty female pirates, two creepy campus killers, the super-fiend Herr Schpook, and the enigma known as Ms. Moss. Also, cover girl Peculia has another very strange adventure! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 FRANK PACK by Jim Woodring Frank #2 was the only new Jim Woodring comic in 1998, and although it came out in January 1998, it was so beloved that voters remembered it well enough to nominate it for multiple 1999 Harvey Awards, including the coveted ³Best Artist² category. Now, get Frank #1-2 together in one package! One 24-page b&w comic, & one 32-page b&w comic with some color. Set (x2) $7.90 FUZZ AND PLUCK by Ted Stearn Fuzz and Pluck creator Ted Stearn is a New York cartoonist/animator who is currently a mainstay at MTV Animation, his credits including Beavis & Butthead and Daria, Fuzz and Pluck ‹ his first collection ‹ documents the hilarious adventures of a rather annoyed plucked chicken and a dull but lovable bear. It's a picaresque romp through a surreal world that continually thwarts our protaganists¹ attempts to live simply and peacefully. Includes a brand-new eight-page story! MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $9.95 THE NIMROD #3 by Lewis Trondheim Nominated for two Harvey Awards, Lewis Trondheim¹s acclaimed The Nimrod is being brought back for a third helping and, once again, it¹s totally different from his previous releases! The Nimrod #3 is an "all-science fiction comedy" issue, and it focuses on ³Kaput & Zösky,² incompetent space invaders whose brutish malice and superior force of arms always founders on their own stupidity, or on some unforeseen circumstance. The Nimrod #3 includes a half-dozen two to four-page ³K&Z² stories, plus a couple more of the popular one-page ³Feeble Fables² (all with a science-fiction theme), and two installments of ³The Cosmonaut.² It¹s sci-fi-larious! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 PENNY CENTURY #1-4 PACK by Jaime Hernandez 1999 Harvey Award voters have nominated legendary cartoonist Jaime Hernandez's Penny Century for multiple awards, including the prestigious ³Best Artist,² ³Best Cartoonist,² ³Best Continuing Series,² and ³Best Single Issue² categories. PC features a revolving cast of characters and short stories (#3, the ³Best Single Issue² nominee, features a book-length story). Maggie & Hopey from L&R appear in most issues, and Jaime¹s subject matter has covered humor, melodrama, horror, drama, and more, in only four issues to date! MATURE READERS Set (x4) $11.80 R. CRUMB SKETCHBOOK VOL. 7: ³MID 1969 TO END OF ¹76² by R. Crumb Fantagraphics presents Volume 7, covering mid 1969 through the end of 1976, one of the more inquisitive and soul-searching periods in this phenomenal artist¹s life. Crumb repeatedly expresses, through a variety of of penetrating and coruscating visual metaphors, the central existentialist struggle: to live in the full light of consciousness with all the risk, pain and suffering that entails. Nowhere is this more apparent than in this seventh volume, which coincides with Crumb¹s rise to fame and rejection of the late ¹60s hippie counter- culture that made him famous. This volume is avaliable in softcover and hardcover editions, as well as a signed and numbered harcover edition, featuring a signed and numbered plate, with a limitation of 400 copies. MATURE READERS SC‹8x11, 160pg, b&w $19.95 HC‹8x11, 160pg, b&w $39.95 S&N‹HC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w $75.00 SCHIZO #1-3 PACK by Ivan Brunetti It¹s a laff-riot! Ivan Brunetti¹s Schizo series surpasses, supercedes, and transcends all previously known nihilistic frontiers so hilariously that Harvey Award voters have nominated 1998¹s third issue in the ³Best Single Issue² category while also nominating Brunetti in the ³Special Award for Humor² category. Ivan is nothing if not special, so get this pack now! Two 48-page comics and one 24-page comic. MATURE READERS Set (x3) $11.40 USAGI YOJIMBO BOOK 2: ³SAMURAI² NEW PRINTING by Stan Sakai This long-awaited reprint features Usagi¹s origins as a wandering rabbit warrior in feudal Japan, and introduces many members of the cast of characters. If you¹re unfamiliar with this multiple Harvey and Eisner Award-winning comic for all ages, then what rock have you been living under?! Get your history lesson right here! SC, 6x9, 152pg, b&w $15.95 ZERO ZERO #21-25 PACK by Various Don¹t miss an issue of Zero Zero, the multiple Harvey Award nominee for ³Best Anthology,² and hippest underground sampler since RAW. Issue 21 debuts Kim Deitch¹s ³Search for Smilin¹ Ed²; #22 includes Deitch, Seth, Mack White, Ted Stearn, and Lewis Trondheim; #23 includes a long Doug Allen story with short works by Jason Little, Renee French, and Stephan Blanquet; #24 features works by Archer Prewitt, Ivan Brunetti, Oscar Zarate, and Susan Catherine; #25 features Joe Sacco, Thomas Ott, The Rolling Stones (?!) and another ³Smilin¹ Ed² chapter! Five 48-page black-and-white comics. MATURE READERS Set (x5) $19.75 STARS OF THE MONTH EIGHTBALL CARICATURE: NINE STORIES HC by Daniel Clowes Nobody has been nominated for more Harvey Awards the last three years than Dan Clowes, and nobody has been nominated for more in one year than Clowes in 1999, with ten nominations for Eightball and this deluxe collection. Caricature is a collection of the artist¹s best dramatic short stories from Eightball, along with the little-seen ³Green Eyeliner² story from Esquire magazine. (STAR08557) MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 104pg, PC $29.95 MCCONEY VOL. 1: HARUM SCARUM by Lewis Trondheim Midnight. A small Parisian apartment in the 1930s. A rabbit, a cat, and a dog scream in terror as a giant monster lunges toward them. That¹s the opening scene of Harum Scarum, a European-style album that mixes action, humor, horror, and funny-animals with a uniquely modern flair by multiple 1999 Harvey Award nominee Lewis Trondheim, the hottest French cartooning talent to emerge in the 1990s! (STAR07449) SC, 48pg, FC $10.95 MCCONEY VOL. 2: THE HOODOODAD by Lewis Trondheim Find out why Harvey Award voters nominated this for ³Best American Edition of Foreign Material² on top of two other nominations for creator Lewis Trondheim in 1999! This second full-color "McConey" album takes us to the present day, as McConey's cat buddy, Richie, becomes convinced he's picked up a curse from an ancient Eastern European relic. But all his efforts to prove his cursedness fail. Is this just one more manifestation of his curse, or is he, as McConey thinks, just plain off his rocker? (STAR08212) SC, 48pg, FC $10.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A YOUR VIGOR FOR LIFE APPALLS ME: THE R. CRUMB LETTERS 1956-1977 by R. Crumb Nominated for a 1999 Harvey Award for ³Best Biographical, Historical or Journalistic Presentation,² Your Vigor spans the most important era of R. Crumb¹s life, from the painful formative years of his early adolescence to the fame and fortune of his adulthood. This collection of Crumb¹s personal correspondence sheds light on the artistic development, bitter struggle, and ultimate triumph of the greatest cartoonist of the twentieth century. SC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $14.95 ************** Eros Comix *************** All Eros Comix products are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. See Previews Adult for more information. (CAUT: 3) *************** X-Rated Comics ALEXIS PACK VOLUME 1 by Adam Kelly (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x5) $14.75 ALEXIS PACK VOLUME 2 by Adam Kelley (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x5) $14.75 BITCH IN HEAT #9 by Giovanna Casotto (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BITCH IN HEAT GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL. 1 by Giovanna Casotto (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 112pg, b&w $18.95 *************************** SAUCY LITTLE TART PACK by Molly Kiely (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x5) $14.75 THAT KIND OF GIRL by Molly Kiely (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TIJUANA BIBLES BOOK FOUR Edited by Michael Dowers (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 144pg, b&w (Note Price) $14.95 ************ Eros MangErotica Line NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL. 1 by Kondom (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $19.95 NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES #10 SECOND PRINTING by Kondom (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES #9 by Kondom (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 PRINCESS OF DARKNESS #4 THIRD PRINTING by Yuichiro Tanuma (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 SEXCAPADES PACK by Jiro Chiba (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x9) $26.55 STAR OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN #3: SEXHIBITION GRAPHIC NOVEL by Suehirogari (STAR06756) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $19.95 ************ THE SEX-PHILES #7 by Tamaoki Benkyo (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 SILKY WHIP EXTREME #3 by Oh! Great (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 FELIX COMICS FELIX BLACK & WHITE #7 It¹s another fun-filled issue. See what happens to Felix when he doesn¹t recycle, in ³A Rash of Trash.² Then see what happens when Baby Felix gives his babysitter a run for her money in ³Domestic Disaster.² What has pirates, a sea monster, and a UFO? Find out in ³A Doubloon for Two,² a great new Inky and Winky story. Plus the long-awaited return of ³The Neighborhood.² Why is Roxxy putting Pepper in a swamp? Read ³Roxxy Rolls² to find out! All this fun, plus a cool wraparound cover, and more! b&w, 32pg $2.25 FIVE STAR COMICS MORGAN STONE #2 by Mark A. Lester Holy monster mash! "Pandora¹s Box" isn¹t big enough for two Lord of the Monsters, so Morgan and Tarsis will have to go head to head for the title! Ghosts, monsters, and 19th Century poetry ‹ it¹s all here! A demonic spaghetti western set in a deco/gothic New York City. b&w, 24pg $2.95 FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED #8 Featured for the second time in FFFI is comic legend Alex Nino, who follows up his original story from last issue with another fully-painted, 12-page tale! International artist Sergey Poyarkov of Russia lends his considerable talent and interpretation to writer Matt Nixon's creation in a dynamic combination. Also, the team of Joe Pruett and Phillip Xavier provide a classic fantasy tale, while the duo of Elio Leone and Tom Grindberg continue their futuristic drama, SpaceJackers. Finally, Seth Fisher rounds out this issue with a look at a primitive society's adaptation to advanced alien technology. Magazine, FC $5.99 FULL BLEED STUDIOS PITT CREW #4: THE SLAYER by Richard Pace & Scott Lee A gigantic, reptilian killer is stalking the Rocky Mountains. Responding to the reports of a living T-Rex munching on the locals, Rai-kee and the Axiom crew arrive to investigate and put a stop to the deaths. They¹re unprepared for what the creature really is, and even more surprised when they discover who¹s already hunting it! Cover by Dale Keown. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.50 GAMES WORKSHOP INFERNO! #13 Inferno! is Games Workshop¹s anthology set in the grim and dark worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K. This issue includes four brilliant short stories, including another tale of the fallen High Elf Gilead. Also, James Wallis returns to the pages of Inferno! with the second of his tales set in the mountain city of Mordheim. All this, plus a Dark Eldar comic strip from Andy Jones and Jeff Rebner, plus another cracking episode of David Pugh¹s Obvious Tactics. Time is running out for our heroes as the orbital bombardment platform they are on plummets towards the surface of Obzidian. b&w, 68pg $6.95 WARHAMMER MONTHLY #17 This month sees the long-awaited return of Bloodquest, by Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil. In Book II, Leonatos and his superhuman Blood Angels plunge into the dread vortex known as the Eye of Terror to confront whatever horrors await themŠ and to restore their honor as Space Marines! Also in this issue, Malus Darkblade and Spite are lost in the Chaos Wastes. His sorcerous guide, The Orb of Malkin, seems to offer Malus three bleak alternatives ­ death, death and death! Then, Dan Abnett and Simon Coleby bring us another brilliant episode of Inq,uisitor. Inquisitors are rarely welcomed by any but the most devout, so Defay is most suspicious when he receives an unexpected invitation to purge a nobleman¹s household. Plus: Ragnor¹s Rock, where a band of adventurers dare to explore an ancient, evil citadel, lured on by the promise of treasure. b&w, 44pg $2.95 REDEEMER SPECIAL: THE FIRST EPISTLE (Warhammer Monthly #18) by Mills, Gallagher, & Reynolds Behold, for the Redeemer cometh! You saw him in Warhammer Monthly #16, now this awesome hero of the Redemption returns to scourge and purge his way through his very own amazing three-part mini-series! Deep in the Ash-Wastes, the Redeemer comes head-to- head with the Caller, a Ratskin shaman. Armed with an ancient artifact known as the "Bloodmare Stone," the Caller controls the vast range of hideously mutated monsters which prowl the Ash-Wastes. To the Redeemer, the Caller is simply another deviant, a heretic to be scourged and purged. But the Caller has an insidious plan to use the power of the Bloodmare Stone to lead a Ratskin revolt against the hive cities of Necromunda. The Redeemer and his devout followers must stop the Caller before he destroys the Underhive! b&w, 44pg (1 of 3) $2.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics M.D. #1 First issue! Another unique "New Direction" title joins the EC line-up this month for the first of five issues featuring some of the best artists of the Silver Age turning their attention to the world of medical drama. The first story, "The Fight for Life" with (Graham Ingels art) brings you from pre-history to modern medicine. "Janie Some Day," illustrated by George Evans, shows the then-state-of-the-art approach for the case of a kid with "crippled legs." Joe Orlando handled the art for "To Fill the Bill," an ER-style story of medicine by a family doctorŠ on the dining room table! Reed Crandall drew "The Antidote," the final story in this first issue. This is one seriously different, superbly illustrated comic. Prognosis: Excellent! Cover by Johnny Craig. FC (1 of 5) $2.50 PANIC #11 Better eat your Wheaties before you buy the October,1955 issue! Otherwise you might not be up to "Mary Worthless!" by Bill Elder, "Shaggy Dog Stories!" by Jack Davis), "Sunday At The Beach" also by Elder, or even "20,000 Leaks Under the Sea," with art by Wally Wood! FC $2.50 TALES FROM THE CRYPT #29 The 29th issue of the greatest horror comic ever features a who's who of horror-filled art ,including "Telescope" illustrated by Jack Davis, "The Substitute" by Jack Kamen, "Murder Dream" by Bernie Krigstein, and "The Switch" by "Ghastly" Graham Ingels. Cover by Jack Davis. FC $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN EC COMICS VALUE PACK Get 10 assorted EC Comics for the bargain price of $11.95 per pack! Set (x10) SRP: $11.95 EC Annuals ACES HIGH ANNUAL #1 The complete run of this "New Direction" series which featured great Aces High aviation art by George Evans and other EC artists includes all five issues including covers bound in one trade paperback-sized volume. SC, 7x10, FC $13.50 HAUNT OF FEAR ANNUAL #6 Final volume! Reprinting Haunt of Fear #26-28 (including covers) in one single, trade paperback-sized volume. SC, 7x10, FC (Note Price) $8.95 IMPACT ANNUAL #1 The Bernie Krigstein-Al Feldstein classic "Master Race" is just one of the shockers in this complete collection from the brief-but-important run of EC's Impact. All five issues ‹ including covers ‹ are bound into this single trade paperback-sized volume. SC, 7x10, FC $13.50 EC Library STARS OF THE MONTH VALOR HC Learn from the masters! Al Williamson, Bernie Krigstein, Wally Wood, Reed Crandall and other great EC artists tackle the action-adventure genre in ways you've never seen before. This volume contains all five issues of this EC "New Direction" series. (STAR01390) HC, b&w $20.00 THE COMPLETE VAULT OF HORROR Five individual volumes containing the complete run of one of the greatest horror series in the history of comics! 5 hardcover in slipcase. (STAR06037) Set (x 5) $110.00 *********************** Overstreet Guides STARS OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE #29 by Robert M. Overstreet; covers by Alex Ross Take your choice of fantastic covers by Alex Ross (Kingdom Come, Marvels, Earth X) featuring recreations of two Silver Age landmarks, The Avengers #4 and Adventure Comics #247 (either way, you can't miss!). Inside you'll find the most trusted, most comprehensive prices in the comic book business, Bob Overstreet's Market Report, and a whole lot more! Check out the all-new features on the history of superteams, profiles of The Avengers and The Legion of Super-Heroes, and other articles. Find out who's new in the Overstreet Comic Book Hall of Fame, and see the brand new directory of fan-run websites. NOTE: The Superboy & the Legion of Super-Heroes cover is exclusive to the direct market and Namor will only be visible on the direct market edition of The Avengers cover. AVENGERS COVER‹SC (STAR08992) $20.00 LEGION COVER‹SC (STAR08993) $20.00 ************************ HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS SECOND EDITION by Ted Hake Even bigger and better than the first edition. More than 7,000 items, each with its own photo illustration, are packed into the 760+ pages of this second edition! Also included are new feature articles on collecting, a full 350 character categories and more than 200 types of items. 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, 760+pg, PC $24.95 ************************* Photo-Journal Guides STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS VOLUME I (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 Comics is an 11" x 14" hardcover book which illustrates the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. (STAR01776) HC, 11x17, FC $75.00 ************************* GRATUITOUS BUNNY COMIX PETRA ETCETERA #1 by Wiley, McKinnon, & Kermode Mixed-up teenagers on the Fast Lane of the M 40. It's Petra's 19th birthday, and there's more on her mind than just another night down at the pub with her friends. Unfortuntately, it looks like that's all that might be on tap until she notices that the dodgy Guy Fawkes' Night disco has certain..."attractions"...but only if she can blockout inane drunken conversations and avoid the attentions of the foreign exchange students. Who said romance was dead? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 GUN DOG COMICS ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: LIVE FROM THE MOON #5 by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard Momentarily staving off a nuclear attack by the Kosa mob, the Channel Seven News Team find themselves on the moon two hours away from the safety of their newsvan, but only tanked up with half an hour of air. Meanwhile, back at the HayesCorp moonbase, Bennett, Houston, and Potter all miss the last train to Clarksville...and Hayes...well, Hayes is left kinda up in the air. Includes a bonus story by Young and Darrick Robertson. b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 GUNNER #5 by Eric Yonge While attending the funeral of his friend, Gunner notices that his surreal visions are beginning to seep into reality. Reaching out for support, his affair with Sylvia takes a dramatic turn for the worse. Will she become the Portrait's newest victim? Writer/artist Eric Yonge takes spy drama to the next dimension in this eerie issue! b&w, 24pg $2.95 HAMMER AND ANVIL PRESS PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG MAN AS A CARTOONIST GN Collects all eight issues of this award-winning series. It's the story of Mark Hampton, a cartoonist in search of the truth, and he discovers that the journey is not an easy one. Includes additional, never-before-seen artwork bound together wth a beautiful wrapa round cover. A collection for fans of slice-of-life comics. MATURE READERS SC, 256pg, b&w $19.95 HARRIS COMICS PANTHA #2 Vampirella Monthly #17 by Conway, Grant, Texeira, & Small Jr. The mind-shattering conclusion to her first storyline! It's Pantha in all her feline fury as she takes on Mamba the serpent queen. Bonus! This issue features Part II of Vampi's return from Drakulon. Betrayed and captured by her friends, Vampi's only hope for survival lies with a former enemy. Available in both a Pantha photo cover (labelled issue #2) and a Vampirella cover (labelled issue #17). PANTHA PHOTO COVER‹FC, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRELLA COVER‹FC, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRELLA 3000 A.D. MANGA ASHCAN by Kevin Lau This ashcan is NOT a preview! This edition contains an exclusive new story available only in this limited ashcan format. Back by popular demand ‹ Manga Vampi! One thousand years in the future ‹ twice the thrills! It's 2999 and some things still haven't changed. Vampirella and Pantha double-team a crazed villain who's after only one thingŠ them! It's non-stop Manga action with beautiful women, horrible bad guys, and speed lines to spare! Also available with a Platinum foil-enhanced leather cover edition. REGULAR COVER‹b&w, 16pg $7.95 LEATHER ED. COVER‹b&w, 16pg $14.95 VAMPIRELLA LINSNER LITHOGRAPH 2 by Joe Linsner Harris Comics and Joseph Michael Linsner are proud to present a new museum-quality lithograph featuring Linsner's stunning painting of Vampirella. Each lithograph measures 12" x 16 1/2" and is individually numbered. Lithograph, 12x16, FC $19.95 CYBERFROG: AMPHIBIONIX ASHCAN by Ethan Van Sciver Warning: This is not a preview! CyberFrog returns in this brand-spanking new ashcan! 24 pages of frog-action. An all-new episode of pure CyberFrog by Ethan Van Sciver! b&w, 24pg SRP: $6.00 HARVEY ENTERTAINMENT HARVEY: THE MAGAZINE FOR KIDS #9 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 MAGAZINE HEAVY METAL F.A.K.K.2 BLACK VARSITY JACKET Cheer on your favorite Heavy Metal warrior woman with the official F.A.K.K.2 varsity leather jacket. Comes with a wool body, genuine leather sleeves, a lightweight quilt lining and the Heavy Metal logos screen printed on the sleeves and F.A.K.K.2 the Movie logo embroidered on the back. As a bonus, the inside of each jacket is personally signed by Kevin Eastman, Julie Strain, and Simon Bisley. L-XL $249.50 HEAVKY METAL F.A.K.K.2 MOVIE POSTERS Not just movies posters, but gorgeous paintings of F.A.K.K.2 (inspired by Julie Strain 'ya know) painted by Heavy Metal favorites Luis Royo and Simon Bisley. Both meadure 18" x 24". The Bisley poster is printed on 100lb coated stock and is limited to 100! MATURE AUDIENCES ROYO‹Poster, 18x24 $9.95 BISLEY LTD.ED.‹Poster, 18x24 $19.95 F.A.K.K.2 LORD TYLER T-SHIRT No, they haven't forgotten the awesomely powerful Lord Tyler. He'll be appearing in living painted color on his own black t-shirt. Large and Extra Large only. L-XL $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH F.A.K.K.2 MOVIE ART BOOK SC by Simon Bisley See the art from the new Heavy Metal movie F.A.A.K.2 with all-new art from Simon Bisley! (STAR08191) MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, FC $14.95 DRUUNA X VOL. 2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08758) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 80pg $14.95 THE WOMEN OF MANARA by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08784) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 80pg $16.95 ************************* HELIKON COMICS GALAXION & AMY UNBOUND FLIP BOOK #1 by Tara Tallan & Rachel Hartman Ignatz winner Rachel Hartman of Amy Unbound joins Tara Tallan of Galaxion for a spectacular flip-book special with two brand-new stories. Fans of Galaxion's "Strangers in Paradise in space" will enjoy Amy Unbound's "Akiko meets Anne of Green Gables" medieval fantasy. b&w, 32pg $2.75 HEROES & FANTASIES WEDDING OF POPEYE AND OLIVE SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION Signed by artist Sam de la Rosa in metallic gold ink. Comes bagged with Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,000. FC SRP: $15.95 WEDDING OF POPEYE AND OLIVE #1 SKETCH EDITION Enhanced with original one-of-a-kind sketches Popeye sketches in either blue or red marker by artist Sam de la Rosa. Also signed, numbered, and bagged with Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 300. FC (Note Price) SRP: $39.95 I€BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #28 by Mark Oakley At her aunt's dinner party, Heath discovers the secret Jenny's mother holds concerning her lost sister, black magic, and pirates. Meanwhile, the thief, Rubel must escape from his enchantress captors before the witch queen begins his torture. The princess Katara continues to probe the wizard's mind for the key to the dreaded Clockwork Warriors. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO BETTY PAGE: THE 50S RAGE ANNUAL #1 REVISED EDITION by Steve Woron This is Steve Woron¹s tribute issue to Betty Page. Illustrated in an all-pin-up, double-page layout style, this comic is a great Betty keepsake for collectors. Steve really does justice to the 50s Brattish pin-up queen in an oversized layout to capture all of the detail in the art! This issue sports the classic Betty Page: Queen of Hearts color cover by Steve Woron. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) b&w $3.25 THE DON PARESI TREASURY Seduction is more than a talent of Don Paresi's ‹ it's a lifestyle. Since the early '90s, Paresi has bestowed a darker edge upon female fantasy. Working only within his own moral bounds, Don has produced some of the sexiest women ever to grace the printed page. This treasury includes art, sketches, commentary, and an interview with Paresi. Also available signed MATURE READERS REG.‹Magazine, b&w $9.95 SGN.‹Magazine, b&w $19.95 IRONCAT FUTABAKUN CHANGE VOL. 3 #1 After battling the various school clubs to gain the complacency of Futaba-chan (the female Futuba), Futuba Shimeru has managed, by a narrow margin, to keep them all at bay. Now, in his next showdown, he must face his most challenging opponent yet from the swimming club ‹ the object of his affection, Misaki! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOL. 2 #6 Tokyo is plagued by invasions of giant monsters who are destroying mankind. Our heroines Miyu and Maika, the Hyper Dolls, have successfully faced each challenge with only minor damage to the city. However, what was once thought to be a threat from outer space might prove to be generated by none other than the mega conglomerate TRAX. Casting beauty and brawn aside, the Hyper Dolls must use their wits on the Net to infiltrate TRAX and discover what they can. b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOL. 4 #3 The eternal struggle continues in the realm of Shinma over the supremacy of human kind between the Eastern and Western Shinma clans. But, Miyu, the guardian between the humans and Shinma, is dead! To stop this unbridles war between the clans, cousin Yui must resurrect Miyu! b&w, 32pg $2.95 SUPER GUTS FAMILY #1 by Masamomi Kanzaki & Ippongi Bang Follow the trials and tribulations of Kimeru Konjo, the lovely high-school age daughter of a famous Yakuza champion fighter. When she gets admitted into an all-boys school by a clerical mistake, she'll have to show a lot of guts to survive unwanted suitors and challengers to her family's position! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit FEMME KABUKI #9 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 #4 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 VALKYR VOL. 1 #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Germany, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 IRONHORSE COMICS DIDYMOUS: THE NIGHT AND DAY WORLDS by Mullan, Belmore, Leyva, & Corson Teetering on the edge of Destiny, the rag-tag band of prophetic heroes must step forth to lend their strength, cunning, wisdom, and luck to the salvation of twin worlds. Ninja assassins fall prey to their steel and magic, but will they be able to conquer the demons before them so that they may fulfill their destiny? b&w, 48pg (2 of 12) $2.50 JACKHAMMER PRODUCTIONS MAXIMUM MANGA X COMIX #3 by Rumiko, Owens, Colvin, & Takahashi SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REGULAR COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 EXPLICIT/NUDE COVER‹b&w, 48pg $5.95 MONEY SHOT COVER‹b&w, 48pg $6.95 CYBER-GREMLINS X by Owens & Takahashi SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL NUDE COVER‹b&w, 48pg $3.95 NUDE VARIANT COVER‹b&w, 48pg $4.95 THE SEXECUTIONER MANGAVISION #0 by Preston Skylar Owens SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REGULAR COVER‹b&w, 32pg $3.95 NUDE MARCIA BOLENS COVER‹b&w, 32pg $4.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #33 WILD,WILD HACK‹The Knights continue their Old West shenanigans with the infamous Red Gurdy Pickens. Plus, the next installment of the fantasy strip Shardar by Manny Vega. b&w, 40pg $2.95 KNIGHTSTONE TEKKEN POSTER #2 by Walter McDaniel & Abraham Madison Another awesome full-color Tekken Poster from Knightstone. Measures 22" x 34". Poster, 22x34, FC $4.95 LAST GASP DISCIPLINE VOL. 2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, FC $12.95 LES CARTOONISTES DANGEREUX OFFERED AGAIN O/A WHITE DEATH GRAPHIC NOVEL by Robbie Mavison & Charles Adlard Set in the Trentino mountain range during World War I, White Death is a gritty tale of camraderie and loss in a hostile environment. The story centers on Peitro Aquasanta, an Italian who has had the misfortune of fighting on both sides in the Austro-Hungarian war, and his relationship with his glory-hunting and callous superior officer, Constanzo Orsini. An expert climber, Aquasanta is ordered by Orisini to create a strategy to use the mountains themselves as a weapon ‹ a strategy that has tragic repercussions. SC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ LETHARGIC COMICS INTERNATIONAL LETHARGIC LAD #11 by Greg Hyland Witness true lethargic excitement, as Lethargic Lad's alter ego, Larry Ladhands, announces that he has bought a baseball. What will the Part-Time-Lethargic-Lad-Revenge-Squad do with this information? And will Guy-With-A-Gun's career as a reporter pay the rent? All these startling questions, and more, may be answered in the hot eleventh issue of Lethargic Lad! Plus new Him strips by Steve Remen and more Li'l Lethargic Lad by Mike White. b&w, 24pg $2.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER FOOTNOTES #4 by Carla Speed McNeil Some books are best read in big chunks. This is a golden opportunity to get a good look at this award-winning new science fiction series, and also absorb a wealth of background and behind-the-scenes information! Containing Finder issues #10-12, plus a limited-edition Footnote booklet full of copious details and observations from the author, this pack is limited to 600 sets. Pack (x3) $6.00 LONDON NIGHT STUDIOS BEYOND BAD GIRLS #1 by Various; covers by Dorian Finally, one of the modern masters of female fantasy art watches his creations come to life! This new bimonthly comic will take you into the realms of danger and excitement with introductions of new characters that will set the industry on fire and heat up anyone¹s comic book collection! Each issue will ship with two gorgeous painted covers from Dorian C. NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS JULIE STRAIN EMPRESS CVR (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $3.95 SANDRA SCREAM NUDE CVR (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $5.95 JULIE STRAIN:THE EMPRESS PRINT LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Dorian Cleavenger This beautiful 11² x 17² limited edition print of B- movie queen and Penthouse Pet, Julie Strain as rendered by the master of female fantasy art, Dorian C. This item is limited to only 500 prints, allocations may occur. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE AUDIENCES Print, 11x17, FC $10.00 RAZOR MADNESS PRINT by Dorian Cleavenger The cover image from Razor: The Darkest Night #1 can now be yours to display. This 11² by 17² print is perfect for framing. If you are unaware of one of the industry¹s hottest artist sensations, then you need stop and take notice, because Dorian Cleavenger is here to stay! Limited to 500 copies. Print, 11x17, FC $10.00 RAZOR¹S EDGE #1 by Hartsoe, Millien, & Wilson Let the show begin with London Night¹s vigilante with an attitude, Razor, as she ventures into all-new exciting stories, with guest-stars by some of the other LNS crew and characters from other companies! These hard-hitting stories won¹t pull any punches or let you up to take a breather. Strap yourself in and take these stories square on the jaw! Available in four cover versions! NOTE: The Nude Cover Editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR COVER‹b&w $4.95 ARIZONA COVER‹b&w $4.95 DORIAN NUDE PAINTED CVR (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $4.95 NUDE CHRISSY MOUNTJOY CVR (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $6.00 SWITCH B.L.A.Z.E. MANGA #0 by Everette Hartsoe This special #0 issue will take deeper into the underworld of Black Chicago, the first city in America to be hit be a biological bomb. This is where SwitchBlaze prowls for looters and poachers, trying to kill and feed off other humans. In a surprise appearance, the New Tommi Gunn returns for the first time in over a year! Available in two super editions: Regular and Nude Japanese cover, limited to 1,000 copies! NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR COVER‹b&w $3.50 NUDE JAPANESE COVER (CAUT: 3)‹b&w $6.00 SINISTER UNRATED VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Running time approximately 90 minutes. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 THE VAMPIRE¹S CURSE UNRATED VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Running time approximately 80 minutes. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 METAPHROG STRANGE WEATHER LATELY VOL. TWO by Metaphrog Collecting issues six to ten of the critically-acclaimed series from the surreal-yet- unnervingly real world of Martin Nitram. The book concludes the story arc that began in Volume One, but makes for satisfying reading on its own. Once more attractively printed on cream paper, this graphic novel comes with poster and stamp collection. A deluxe hardback edition, signed and numbered by the creator, with handmade wraparound dust jacket, is also available. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $9.95 HC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $35.95 MIXX ENTERTAINMENT GUNDAM: BLUE DESTINY MIXX MANGA VOL. 1 Robotic armed freedom fighters battle for Earth's future in this intergalactic tale of the battle for freedom. After Earth's overpopulation sends humans into space to live in space stations, they are abused by the controlling power ‹ the Earth Federation government. Colonists form the Zeon Dukedom to resolve their disputes and rage the One Year War for their independence. Action-packed battles and non-stop fun fills this graphic novel from cover to cover! SC, 216pg, b&w $12.95 SAILOR MOON #10 Now that Sailor Mars and Sailor Mercury have been captured, Rini might be the only one who knows how to rescue them! Although Bunny is still unsure whether Rini is a friend or foe, she lowers her resistance and befriends the mysterious little girl. Meanwhile, Black Moon Petze unleashes evil droids to infiltrate human society and convert it to a tool of the Black Moon. Will Sailor Moon and Sailor Jupiter be able to save humanity from the clutches of the Black Moon? There's only one way to find out! b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAILOR MOON VOL. 4 POCKET MIXX The Sailor Moon saga climaxes as the Scouts face a final death match with Queen Matallia, leader of the Dark Kingdom. Now that the Dark Kingdom has been defeated, can our Scouts live in harmony? Not with the ambitious new enemy Black Moon around! SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 TOKYO POP VOL. 3 #1 We celebrate our second anniversary with a new name reflecting the style of this revolutionary magazine focusing on "digital pop culture" with the attitude and style of Tokyo. With the latest info about anime, manga, import video games, toys, gadgets, and celebrities from Japan and Asia, this is the magazine you need to stay up on the coolest stuff around. This hot issue features a blazing "summer" theme exploring fun under the sun. And don't forget our exclusive manga stories including Gundam: Blue Destiny, Parasyte, and Magic Knight Rayearth! (Formerly published as Mixxzine.) Magazine, 112pg, PC $4.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON VOL. 2 POCKET MIXX This collection continues from where Pocket Mixx Vol. 1 left off, collecting the stories published in MixxZine leading up to the new Sailor Moon comics series. One day, you can show off to your friends with all 18 Pocket Mangas, so don't miss a single volume! Features artwork and notes from Naoko Takeuchi only available in this Pocket Manga version. (STAR08897) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** MPRINTS PUBLISHING ERNOR #1 by Patrick Keith & Vicky-Morgan Keith A riveting tale of fantastic creatures in a prehistoric setting. Whitepaw, a young cub of wolf-like creatures who call themselves the Fenrae, must set off on his own to find help for his pack, menaced by the ant-like Chic¹tr. On his journey, he must struggle to survive alone in the world of Ernor. When he is attacked by a scouting Chic¹tr, he is unexpectedly aided by an Octon named Hask. b&w, 24pg (1 of 6) $2.95 NBM THE MERCENARY: GIANTS by V. Segrelles The Mercenary is back in all his fully-painted, realistic glory, this time with a number of short stories, each showing the cunning of our hero. That and a mischievously inventive set of special bows, arrows and other medieval weapons go a long way towards keeping him alive! From tackling a witch with great magic powers all the way into the gates of Hell, to seducing a tribe of war-hungry man-hating Amazons, The Mercenary has no dearth of challenges! SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE MERCENARY: YEAR 1000 by V. Segrelles A new millenium dawns for The Mercenary's age! (STAR02954) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $11.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE MERCENARY: LOST CIVILIZATION by V. Segrelles One of the best Mercenary stories! SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 *********************** STARS OF THE MONTH SECRETS TP‹NEW PRINTING by Luis Royo A new collection of beautifully painted fantasy pieces by the master Spanish artist often seen on the front cover of Heavy Metal and on leading fantasy paperbacks. In turn, sensuous, frightening and mysterious, Royo's luminescent pieces sparkle in this luxuriously presented full-color trade paperback. (STAR08773) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 WOMEN‹NEW PRINTING by Luis Royo After the greatly successful release of his new Secrets collection, NBM is proud to bring back to press a previous collection of paintings by this Spanish cover artist extraordinaire. Available only briefly and in much demand since, this book contains works of fantasy, hard SF and sensuality with covers done for Berkley, Tor and Warner, and even some of his early comics work. (STAR08783) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 ************************** TARZAN SETS by Burne Hogarth On the occasion of Disney's release, the rest of the NBM reprint at a special price! 4 volumes for $99! Normally priced at $35 each! Each hardcover volume (with dust jacket) measures 10" x 13 3/4", with 64 full color pages. VOLS. 9-12 (1939-1943) $99.00 VOLS. 13-16 (1943-1948) $99.00 VOL. 17 (1948-1949) $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOM THE DANCING BUG (All I Ever Needed To Know, I Learned From My Golf-Playing Cats) by Ruben Bolling Now a super-low discount price! A collection of the acclaimed political and social satire strip syndicated in alternative papers nationwide, now at a clear-out price ‹ less than even a comic book! Originally published at $7.95 ‹ now only $1.49! SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $1.49 *************************** Eurotica/Amerotica THE LADY AND THE VAMPIRE by Colin Murray SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 SIZZLE #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 48pg, b&w $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EL GAUCHO TP by Milo Manara & Hugo Pratt Greed, power and hypocrisy fuel this story involving the early awakenings of independence in Argentina, where Indians and Blacks seek alliance with the English or French. Caught within this destructive storm are Tom the English drummer-boy, the beautiful lass of Ireland Molly Malone, Matthew the hunchback, and the Argentinian girl Aureliana, who together try to keep a certain semblance of right and wrong. (STAR08822) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 144pg, FC $20.95 INDIAN SUMMER NEW PRINTING by Milo Manara & Hugo Pratt The first remarkable collaboration between Pratt and Manara set in Puritan New England where early colonists are pitted against their savage environment. (STAR02927) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 152pg, FC $21.95 ********************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK¹S BIG SUMMER ANNUAL #1 by Silvia, Crate, & Toyoshima The first-ever Tick annual! It¹s a ³battle royale² when The Tick¹s mortal enemy, Barry Hubris, (³the other Tick²) tries to soften up his arch-nemesis by setting The Tick to do battle with the Chainsaw Vigilante. But Chainsaw plays patsy for no super-body, be it hero or villain! Chainsaw takes on Barry, while The Tick waits in the wings to fight the winner. The action takes place in a packed stadium leaving ³nowhere to run² for any of these guys! Watch the heavy machinery fly as these three heavy-weights break stuff mightily! b&w, 32pg $3.50 THE TICK: HEROES OF THE CITY #4 by Various Four great features in one big issue! First, Paul the Samurai & Ashley (the ninja formerly known as Oedipus) open a private detective agency; Red Eye, the mysterious destroyer of souls, wanders the highways; see the world through a different set of eyes with the do- gooder known as Crazy Blue Rocket ; finally, The Tick stars in a hilarious short tale! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $3.50 THE TICK BONANZA TRADE PAPERBACKS #1 & 2 Each Tick Bonanza Trade Paperback collection is actually three current printing Tick comics (by Tick creator Ben Edlund), rebound with a new color outer cover. Vol. 1 collects The Tick #1-3; Vol. 2 collects The Tick #4-6. That¹s 100 pages of comic book excitement per collection! Squarebound. VOL. 1‹SC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $4.95 VOL. 2‹SC, 7x10, 100pg, b&w $4.95 THE TICK SOCIETY DELUXE MEMBERSHIP KIT Previously available only by mail, The Tick Society Deluxe Membership Kit is now available to Tick fans through their favorite comic shop! Each kit enables the buyer to join the Tick Society: Deluxe Mystic Order of Arachnid Vigilance, the official fan legion of The Tick! Here¹s what you get: an official color Membership Button; official Tick Straw; official serially-numbered Tick Spoon; Certificate of Oneness; super-secret Cyphermatic Decoder Wheel; a 5² x 7² simulated photo of The Tick; ³Helpful Hints for Existence,² a 16-page Tick Society Handbook; official three-color Memebership Card; and offical Tick MOAV super-secret envelope (to contain all this cool stuff)! Add purpose to your existence... become an Agent of The Tick¹s Mystic Order today! Membership Kit $14.95 OCTOBER COMICS Y¹S GUYS #1 by DeGeorge, DeLaurentiis, & Holdredge When Lisa Darrow wakes up, she has no idea that her life has been changed forever. Survivor, Hammer, Nightingale, and Voltage ‹ four individuals with amazing abilities ‹ appear on her doorstep, offering her protection from the evil of Damascus. Who is Damascus, and why does he want her dead? And who is the mysterious Dr. Y who has brought them together? Lisa is caught in a tug-of-war between two shadowy factions, and soon another team arrives to challenge Y¹s Guys... and destroy Lisa! Wraparound cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 ONI PRESS GEISHA TRADE PAPERBACK by Andi Watson The story of everybody's favorite artistic android is gathered into one volume! Jomi is an android girl who wants to find her place in life. Though she has been adopted by a human family, most of society doesn't accept her as "real." This is particularly frustrating given the fact that Jomi wants to be an artist. How do you show people your soul if they don't believe you have one? Better yet, if no one buys your paintings, how do you pay the rent? Why, you become a bodyguard, of course! Andi Watson has crafted a futuristic soap opera filled with supermodels, rampaging moguls, stalkers, and giant-sized battlesuits! SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 JENNY FINN #2 by Mike Mignola & Troy Nixey The plague is taking over London, but everyone is too busy looking the other way to do anything about it. Only one man can see through the darkness, but will his vision be enough? On his search for answers and absolution for his part in the supposed death of the whore killer, Joe is taken to a mysterious seance where the spirits are contacted ‹ but the disgusting creatures that arrive aren't quite what he was looking for! At the center of it all, Jenny Finn continues to spread her disease, and she finds the recipients increasingly willing. Jenny Finn is a brand-new tale of horror from Mike Mignola and Troy Nixey featuring a cover by Mignola. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 GRRL SCOUTS #4 by Jim Mahfood The Final Issue! It all comes to a head as the Grrl Scouts face down their foes, the Brotherhood of the Cracker. It's right vs. might for domination of Freak City, and if the Grrl Scouts win, it'll be an astounding blow against corporate oppression and a big shout- out to those of us who strive to live free. Or, at least, Gwen, Daphne, and Rita will get a little downtime to read some comic books and chill in front of the TV. The campaign for keeping it real is brought to you courtesy of Mahfood. Featuring an original pin-up by artist Adam Warren. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VOLCANIC REVOLVER #2 by Scott Morse The city is alive with activity. Freido is on the run from the cops, Father Andolini is having a personal crisis, and Don Valdezio is orchestrating everything to fit his own designs. In the midst of it all is Vincenzo and his bakery. Vincenzo has taken Jack, a young artist, under his wing, but what sorts of suspicious activity is lurking in Jack's past? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 O/A FREE SPEECHES Benefit Book for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Free Speeches reprints several very powerful and important public addresses on the subject of censorship and the rights of the individual. Dave Sim, Frank Miller and Neil Gaiman are some of today's most influential creators, and in Free Speeches, their passionate, heartfelt and insightful thoughts on this crucial subject are presented alongside the powerful words of Ms. Nadine Strassen, President of the American Civil Liberties Union. Illustrated by a host of the most popular and influential artists in the medium.Wraparound jam cover by Frank Miller and Dave Sim, colored by Gerhard! Profits from this book go to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $2.95 O/A ONI DOUBLE FEATURE #1 by Smith, Wagner, Pander Bros., and Dorkin Current Printing! Oni Double Feature contains the first comic book appearance of Jay & Silent Bob, with artwork by Mage creator Matt Wagner. Snooch to the nooch! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ************************* PAN ENTERTAINMENT KNEWTS OF THE ROUND TABLE #6 by Fitzgerald & Chamsuwan The round table knight, G'wain, finds out who his new owners are to be, while Lancelot begins to make his presence felt in New Camelot. Also, Rem and Galahad vie for the leadership role of their two-man quest to bring back the sword and reverse the spell they're under. During the heat of their power struggle, one actually says, "You're not the boss of me!" You know this is going to be a loooong ride! b&w, 24pg $2.50 PENNY FARTHING PRESS THE VICTORIAN #5 by Houghton, Kindzierski, Luna, Buelna, & Beekman Act One of the saga continues, this issue delving deeper into the life of Trace Babineaux. What makes him so fascinating, and why is he constantly tangled up in the seedy side of New Orleans? And what is his tie to Eudora ‹ how did they first meet? Join us in the French Quarter for this and other playful intrigues. Doug Beekman provides yet another new painting for the front-cover issue. FC, 36pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE VICTORIAN #1 by Houghton, Luna, & Garllardo; cover by Steranko The Victorian, an ongoing monthly title, is the story of how one hero, driven by a commitment to his mission, must in the present, risk everything to prevent a madman from changing the very course of man¹s destiny. Painted cover by comics legend, Jim Steranko. FC, 32pg $2.95 ********************** PEREGRINE ENTERTAINMENT COUNTESS VLADIMIRA: BLOOD RELATIONS #1 by Cohn, The Countess, Xavier, Lilly, & Goodell Forget everything you thought you knew about vampires... and get ready to learn the shocking truth! Countess Vladimira, the daughter of Dracula, breaks her family's silence to reveal the startling story of their lives. Are you ready to learn the dark secrets of the descendants of Vlad Tepes, the first and only true vampire? Find out in this four-part mini- series drawn from the mind of The Countess. Cover by Dorian Cleavenger. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DIGITAL DRAGON #4 by Bryan Heyboer Hieronymous faces the Thunderseed in a climactic final battle with his humanity hanging in the balance. Victory means freedom, but defeat will bind him to the Europa Corporation for the rest of eternity. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Q COMICS VARICK: CHRONICLES OF THE DARK PRINCE #1 by Nick Macari & Major Fareed Varick: Chronicles of the Dark Prince is fantasy at its finest! Cursed by an evil wizard, kidnapped by sea pirates, and marked by a creature from the shadow realm, Varick is bestowed with amazing dark powers. Follow Varick as he travels towards his homeland, meeting unforgettable allies, enemies, and adventure along the way! FC, 32pg $1.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #79 by Various More funny-animal bang for your buck! Each issue of Furrlough is jam-packed with anthropomorphic stories of fantasy, action, and adventure. In this issue: Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's sword-and-sorcery epic, Tall Tails, continues. Plus, "The Byzantium," by Michael and Marci McAdams, delivers plenty of laughs, followed by Mario Galea's "Gama Duck" to satisfy your sci-fi cravings. Cover by Daphne Lage. b&w, 32pg $2.95 HIT THE BEACH 1999 by Various It's back and better than ever ‹ a full 48 pages just in time for summer vacation! Featuring the best artwork and short stories by the best and the brightest funny animal artists from the United States, Canada, Japan, and even Iceland! Contributors include Joe Rosales, Terrie Smith, Kevin Muranaka, Kjartan Arnorsson, Norman Scott, Mark Moore, Michael Vega, Daphne Lage, Ryan Burke, Nami Jarrett, Yusaku Toyoshima, Shon Howell, Diana Vick, Louis Frank, Marc Schirmeister, and many more! All this comes wrapped up in a beautiful cover by rising manga star Trump! b&w, 48pg $3.95 MORNING GLORY #6 by Loran Gayton & Michael Vega The sinister Reverend Mather has both Katherine and Morning Glory in his clutches, and means to destroy the fairy by whatever means necessary! Will his nefarious plans succeed? Will Katherine reveal Morning Glory¹s secrets? Will Bob get there in time to save them, or will Katherine save herself? And will the cutest fairy in comics survive? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the thrilling climax to Loran Gayton and Michael Vega¹s manga-style adventure! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MILK! #12 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 SEASON III #2 by James Kuhoric & Robert Scott, & Chris Scalf HADES HATH NO FURY‹Domia was meant to be the new Kobol, a place to call home after a long arduous flight for life across the stars. The Council was convinced of its safety and ignored the pleas of Commander Adama to wait instead of ordering the construction of the new city to begin immediately. Under the binary suns of this new world the fate of the human race hangs in the balance as a group of ancient alien stone monuments reveal a deadly menace that could finish what the Cylons started so long ago. Fully painted. FC $2.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON III #2 JOHN STINSMAN VARIANT COVER A special deluxe version of the new Battlestar Galactica Season III #2 illustrated by John (Lady Pendragon, Avengelyne) Stinsman, with a cardstock cover and ultra-cool, nostalgic Galactica mini-standees on the back cover. FC $4.99 RE-VISIONARY PRESS ROCK ŒN; ROLL: A CARTOON HISTORY VOL. 1: THE SIXTIES TP by Jay Allen Sanford & Various Re-Visionary¹s educational and informative ³Cartoon History² editions have earned praise and record sales. Now this format is used for an all-ages project, illustrating the history of Rock Œn¹ Roll in twelve illustrated volumes. Volume One concentrates exclusively on the artists of the Œ60s, including The Beatles, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, Pink Floyd, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, and many more. Also included are rare photos and exclusive interviews with Dave Davies, Noel Redding, and other Œ60s icons. Rounding out the package are articles on The Doors, The Zombies, Badfinger, The Animals, and others. Psychedelic painted cover by Ken Meyer, Jr. SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $14.95 ROCK ŒN; ROLL: A CARTOON HISTORY VOL. 1: THE SIXTIES TP ‹ PINK FLOYD PHOTO COVER by Jay Allen Sanford & Various A percentage of the print-run will feature an exclusive, never-before-published photo of cult-faves Pink Floyd. Quantities are limited ‹ allocations may occur. SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $14.95 ****************************** These Re-Visionary Press titles are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) ****************************** WOMEN OF PORN: A CARTOON HISTORY VOL. 1: THE GOLDEN AGE TP by Jay Allen Sanford & Various (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $14.95 WOMEN OF PORN: A CARTOON HISTORY VOL. 1: THE GOLDEN AGE TP ‹ HYAPATIA LEE PHOTO COVER by Jay Allen Sanford & Various (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 148pg, b&w $14.95 CARNAL COMICS: KENDRA JADE NUDE PHOTOPACK #1 by Kendra Jade, Jay Allen Sanford, Kevin Breyfogle (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2)‹b&w, 32pg $4.95 CARNAL COMICS: KENDRA JADE NUDE PHOTOPACK #1 AUTOGRAPHED by Kendra Jade, Jay Allen Sanford, Kevin Breyfogle (CAUT: 2 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2)‹b&w, 32pg MSRP: $12.95 CARNAL COMICS TRUE STORIES #1: JENNA JAMESON & SERENITY by Various (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL REG.‹b&w, 32pg $3.50 NUDE PHOTO‹b&w, 32pg $3.50 CARNAL COMICS SORDID STORIES: ANNABEL CHONG NUDE PHOTO COVER by Jay Allen Sanford, Larry Nadolsky, & Various (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.50 SEXPLOITATION CINEMA: AUTOGRAPHED SET (CAUT: 2 & 3) ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #10 (Oct98) Set $10.95 CARNAL COMICS: SEVEN SINS SIGNED & NUMBERED ARTIST PROOFS Each limited to 50 copies each. Choose from Lust, Wrath, Vanity, Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, and Envy. (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL #1: LUST‹Print, 18x22, Sepia $20.00 #2: WRATH‹Print, 18x22, Sepia $20.00 #3: VANITY‹Print, 18x22, Sepia $20.00 #4: GLUTTONY‹Print, 18x22, Sepia $20.00 #5: SLOTH‹Print, 18x22, Sepia $20.00 #6: GREED‹Print, 18x22, Sepia $20.00 #7: ENVY‹Print, 18x22, Sepia $20.00 CARNAL COMICS: SEVEN SINS SIGNED & NUMBERED COLLECTED SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Print Set (x7) $90.00 ROBOT PUBLISHING BINIBUS BARNABUS by Robert Goodin Binibus Barnabus was a half-Greek/half-Swede who worked on the docks. That is, until he met the right fish. This is an odd love story between a hard-working, blue collar guy, and a seahorse that he sees while working one day. A beautifully printed little comic for readers of all ages. Printed in blue and white. Mini-comic format, 4 1/4² x 5 1/2². 2C, 16pg $2.00 PATER CONTRARIUS by Cathy Malkasian Pater Contrarius is a well-meaning Father who one day loses his Holy Book and must make decisions on his own. Unfortunately, they aren¹t always the wisest, and a path of destruction lies in his wake. A beautifully illustrated story by one of the director¹s of Nickelodeon¹s The Wild Thornberrys. Printed in sepia tones. Mini-comic format, 4 1/4² x 5 1/2². 2C, 16pg $2.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ODEN by Various Last year¹s Oden is available again. Featuring comic stories by Robert Goodin, Cathy Malkasian, Duckman creator Everett Peck, and others. The Comics Journal said: ³Oden is the rare book whose weaknesses as well as it¹s strengths deepen an appreciation for the comics art form.² Check it out. Beautiful etched cover by Joy Kolitsky. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 72pg, PC $18.00 *********************** SABERCAT COMICS THE ADVENTURES OF BROWSER AND SEQUOIA #2 by Richard de Montebello & Gene Gonzales The last words Sequoia's grandfather said to him as he went off on his first hunt was to "Bring home a big one!" Days later, Sequoia fell into a deep pond, drowning, only to be rescued by an unlikely hero ‹ a four-ton mammoth named Browser. Sequoia brought Browser home, where he crashed into his grandfather's lodge and made it into a pile of toothpicks. Moral of the story: Even 14,000 years ago, kids got in trouble for the friends they brought home! Recommended for kids and for parents who love to read to their kids. FC, 28pg $2.95 SCHISM COMICS NASTI: MONSTER HUNTER #4 by Pascale & Sonnett The one you¹ve been waiting for! Sedusa sets her monsters loose, Bill Gaines of Macrohard dies, Angela sleeps in Heaven, and Nasti finally becomes a stripper! (Or does she?) It¹s the final showdown between good and evil for the fate of the physical world ‹ all under another spectacular, digitally-painted cover! Plus: a synopsis for new readers and a few new Bru-Hed ³Girl Guide² gags for good measure! MATURE READERS b&w, 36pg $2.75 SCORPION PRODUCTIONS DIABOLIK VOL. 1 #1: TERROR ABOARD THE KARIMA by Pasquale & Giussani, Toldo, & Palupetti One of Europe¹s oldest established action heroes comes to America in the first volume of this adventure digest series! Somewhere in the South seas, Diabolik, ace thief and master of disguise, is on the job aboard the Karima, a billionaire¹s luxury cruise ship. All is going according to plan when the ship and its passengers are hijacked by modern-day pirates. Aided by Eva, his lover and accomplice, Diabolik must now save the lives of the passengers and get away with the loot! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Canada, and Puerto Rico. SC, 5x7, 126pg, b&w $5.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS EXTINCTIONERS VOL. 2 #2 by Howard, Earle, & Fender The Solar Foxes mission goes terribly wrong, as Erica is shot and half the team is captured. Now only Scarlet, Katherine, and Phenix are left to come to the rescue. Can Katherine and Scarlet put aside their personal differences so they can save the others? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 KATMANDU #17 by Curtis, Howard, Mulder & Fender It¹s time for Theas to undergo her ceremony of womanhood. (And none too soon, as she¹s getting ideas about the young men in the tribe!) What is the momentous decision Liska has made and why is Shaygin so upset? Plus, another installment of Civasco¹s Katmandu 2: Alternate Worlds. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 NAUTILUS #2 by Curtis, Frank, Garcia, & Fender Catha and her Greenteam begin work on Nautilus, just as a new Triad arrives to begin a relationship with Tcharalme. But Catha knows this Triad from a previous encounter. Is he hiding a secret? And who is the mysterious figure Clipper is hiding in his room? The science fiction/slice of life mini-series continues. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SHANDA THE PANDA #25 by Curtis, McNeil, Addlesee & Fender It's Shanda¹s Silver Anniversary! This 48-page special issue features a cover by Mark Crilley (Akiko)! For Shanda¹s birthday, talents like Carla Speed McNeil, Terrie Smith, Michele Light, Christina ³Smudge² Hanson, Steve Addlesee, Ed Garcia, Fender and Mike Curtis combine for the lead story. Also features pin-ups by Dave Garcia, Fred Perry, and Ben Dunn in addition to a reprint of the first Shanda story by Mike Curtis and Mike Sagara. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 NEW HORIZONS #6 by Various It¹s the return of Phantom Bunny! Chuck Fiala¹s creation from The Comic Reader is back! SFA¹s stellar anthology also features Tales of the Morphing Period, Beans and Hay, Tanamin, and other great anthropomorphic series! With Richard Thatcher, Ken Asche, Tanamin, Kevin Mulder, Dann Phillips, Steve Addlesee, and others. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 SICK MIND PRESS SHEBA VOL. 2 #7 by Walter S. Crane IV Isis wrestles with the dichotomy of being both an Egyptian and Roman goddess, Anubis is forced to shack up with Serapis, and his overreaction may explain Sheba's undead state. In Alexandria, Cleopatra awaits the inevitable, and Sheba has roommate problems of her own. Questions will be answered in this, the next to the last issue of this three-year story arc! b&w, 24pg (Note Price) $2.95 SILLWILL PRESS THE SORCERER¹S CHILDREN #4 by Alison Williams Aided by the World Tree, Devin, Kedric, Brenna, Morwyn, and Jack O¹ the Green race to uncover the Sceptre of Aneurin. However, the mysterious and powerful artifact is also coveted by their evil pursuers. In a fierce and inevitable confrontation between the two parties, the fate of the mystical sceptre will forever by decided! For deliverance... or doom! b&w, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT EMPTY ZONE #1 by Jason Alexander "I think, therefore I'm under surveillance." Jason Alexander's smash-hit returns in an all- new monthly series! The year is 2058 A.D. and privacy is a thing of the past. Some try to fight the system, but most end up lost in the Empty Zone. Corrine and Frank just want to make a living without attracting any unwanted attention. But when a routine surveillance job goes to hell, and the government appears to be in on it, they find that remaining undetected ‹ even in Lowtown ‹ is virtually impossible. Welcome to the Sprawl, Cowboy! Don't miss the start of this on-going cyber-adventure series. Cover by Chad Michael Ward. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 EMPTY ZONE #1: LIMITED EDITION by Jason Alexander The alternate cover version of the alternative hit of the year! Featuring the cutting edge graphic design work of Chad Michael Ward, this special limited version of Sirius' cyber- sensation is signed and numbered by series creator, Jason Alexander ‹ plus new interior art! Strictly limited to 1,000 copies, each bagged and boarded with Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $5.00 ANIMAL MYSTIC: WATER WARS VOL. 1 TP by Dark One Collecting the full-color adventures of your favorite Amazon Queen in outer space! Enter a universe of gunships, exotic warriors and alien worlds ‹ and witness the destiny of the galactic messiah! In her quest to save the underwater world of Antakia from the tyranny of Lord Multa, Queen Jatarri learns of her cosmic origins and meets the being who set her on her path as the savior of the universe. Required reading for adventure fans everywhere! SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $19.95 KLOR T-SHIRT Illustrated by Dark One In conjunction with Klor's triumphant return to comics, Sirius introduces this t-shirt with everyone's favorite centorg and the "Terratomik" logo, illustrated in black & white by Dark One. Available in M, L, and XL on a 100% black cotton shirt. M-XL $15.95 DAWN 10TH ANNIVERSARY LOGO CLOISONNE PIN Designed by Joseph Michael Linsner Continuing the celebration of Dawn's 10th Anniversary in print, Joseph Michael Linsner has designed a special "Dawn" logo to commemorate the event. Now this logo can be yours in the form of an elegant silver and black cloisonne pin! Show your support for Dawn and help her celebrate her tenth birthday! Pin $4.95 DAWN MOUSEPAD Have you seen how many fans have Dawn web-sites set up? Now you can surf them all in style with your very own official Dawn Mousepad! Featuring the rare "Look Sharp" image, this full-color mousepad is available for a limited time only, so don't miss out. Fully- painted by Joseph Michael Linsner! Measures 9 1/2" x 7 3/4" x 1/4". Mousepad, FC $11.95 MOSAIC #5 by Kyle Hotz The final oversized issue of Kyle Hotz's first creator-owned series is here! Mosaic tracks down the villain who's been hacking up his friends in some of the most grisly murders City Hel has ever seen ‹ but that's just the beginning. One of Mosaic's friends is still missing, and if he makes the wrong move, she's dead! Not one to step back from a threat, however, Mosaic charges into the fight, leading up to the most unexpected conclusion of the year! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 POISON ELVES #47 by Drew Hayes THE FAIRY AND THE IMP‹Luse and Jace's latest associate, the cute little pixie with pink hair known as Petunia, discovers Parintachin ‹ the demon imp that resides in Lusiphur's subconscious. Through a mysterious set of circumstances, Petunia ends up in Lusiphur's head alongside the subliminal jester. As far as Lusiphur is concerned, his head already has one resident too many; and if that's not enough, Parintachin just might be falling in love with his new roommate! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH ARMAGEDDONQUEST VOLS. 1-3 TPS by Ronald Russell Roach The comic novel that everyone with a soul must read before the end of the millenium. Nine years in the making, Armageddonquest is the story of a reluctant Antichrist trying to avoid his destiny as the world hurtles violently toward the final conflict. Each volume features a fully-painted cover by Joseph Michael Linsner. VOL. 1‹SC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w (STAR06629) $13.00 VOL. 2‹SC, 7x10, 308pg, b&w (STAR06762) $13.00 VOL. 3‹SC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w (STAR06763) $13.00 WANDERING STAR VOLS. 1-3 TPS by Teri Sue Wood In an effort to make an alliance, the Empire made Earth a member world. Now, Cassandra Andrews struggles in the face of the prejudices against humans in the Empire, while in space, the Bono Kiro ready their forces for another attack. All that stands between the invaders and the Earth is a girl, a crew of aliens and misfits, and a ship... the Wandering Star. VOL. 1‹SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w (STAR08485) $14.95 VOL. 2‹SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w (STAR08568) $14.95 VOL. 3‹SC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w (STAR08742) $14.95 ************************ SIX HANDED PRESS KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE/FAANS CROSSOVER SPECIAL When the hack Œn¹ slash Knights of the Dinner Table meet the "character actor" role-players of the Science Fiction Club, twenty-sided dice roll, imaginary swords clash... and romantic sparks fly! Plus, espionage, a power-gamer showdown, and just a few laughs! Art by Jason Waltrip (Robotech) and story by T Campbell with the Knights creative team. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SOLSON ENTERTAINMENT THE BEST OF NIGHTMARE AND PSYCHO VOL. 3 The horror comics of the 70s are alive and undead again in this extended version of some of the most classic art ever seen... and not yet seen! Roy Thomas, Bill Everett, Pablo Marcos, Chris Claremont, Gardner Fox, and all the heavy hitters are in this great issue, featuring the return of The Heap and others from the Skywald archives. SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $19.95 THE ART OF DRAWING WAR VOL. 1: WORLD WAR II How to draw battle scenes ‹ soldiers in action, casualties, and bombs bursting in air and on the ground! A step-by-step teaching guide to drawing the blood and guts of war, Volume 1 covers World War II with a brief history of the conflict and an overview of the weaponry used. All the knowledge you will need to take step one into the battlefield of drawing. SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $19.95 DRAWING COMICS FOR DUMMIES‹BY THE GREAT MASTERS A step-by-step guide to easy understanding the art of comic book illustration. A collaboration of ³The Great Masters² show you everything you need to really draw comics. From setting up a studio, equipment, to drawing comics from square one to the pro-level. Includes material by such artists as John Byrne, John Romita, Mel Cassen, Mort Drucker, Rich Buckler, and more. SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $19.95 HOW TO DRAW ANIME THE EASY WAY All new artists show you new approaches to drawing Japanese-style anime, the easy way! Anime art is quickly becoming one of of the biggest art-style trends in the comics industry today. For anyone who¹s ever picked up a pencil, pen, or brush with anime aspirations, this is the book for you! SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $19.95 THE FINE ART OF DRAWING PORNOGRAPHY #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg $19.95 SQP OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUDGE DREDD METAL FATIGUE GN Robots, droids, hardfellas, tin-gods, metalheads‹call them what you want, but when they go on the blink and start killing citizens, you want the original Mister Fix-it, Judge Dredd! John Wagner, Alan Grant, Brian Bolland, Mike McMahon and others bring you the art and story for another explosive chapter in the life of one cop who's reluctant to take prisoners. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $7.95 *********************** STUDIO CHIKARA POP PARODY #1 by Joe Mama & Bill Maus This all-new, bi-monthly parody of rock 'n roll artists and movie stars kicks off its first hilarious, fun-frolicking issue with the ultimate "Battle of the Babes" ‹ Dixxi Chix Vs. Spice Galz! In this story, the Dixxi Chix must retrieve their stolen Whammy Award from the washed-up Spice Galz, who refuse to relinquish their position as the queens of pop music. In a battle royale that stretches from London, England to Dallas, Texas, the Dixxi Chix show the Spice Galz what "Girl Power" is all about! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OUTTAKES: KISS BY CHIP ROCK DAYTON LIMITED HC by Chip "Rock" Dayton Following in the tradition of Barry Levine's The KISS Years, Studio Chikara is presents the story of Chip "Rock" Dayton, rock 'n' roll photographer supreme of the 1970s. For the first time ever, Chip discusses his favorite KISS photographs from the band's early days in 1974 through their rise as "the hottest band in the world." Also included are never-before- published photographs from KISS' 1979 Dynasty tour. Fans of Chip's stunning photography, as well as any KISS fan, will enjoy this full-sized book jammed with over 200 pictures (many in full-color)! Limited to 1,000 copies. Quantities are limited ‹ allocations may occur. HC, 8x11, 144pg, PC $59.95 THE KISS YEARS TRADE PAPERBACK LIMITED CD EDITION by Barry Levine Barry Levine, world famous KISS photographer, offers fans dozens of scarce and rarely published photos from his personal collection in this full-sized, full-color softcover book! This 144-page collectors item includes studio shots of Ace, Gene, Peter and Paul from 1976-1981; photo outtakes from KISS' first European tour, the Empire State Building, Love Gun promotional shots, and other famous on-location shots; behind-the-scenes photos from KISS meets the Phantom of the Park; and KISS live during the Destroyer and Love Gun tours! Each copy is bagged with a trading card and an exclusive KISS interview CD, conducted by the author! SC, 8x11, 144pg, FC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GODZILLA ORIGINS LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH #1 To celebrate 44 years of Godzilla's city-smashing influence upon millions of fans worldwide, Studio Chikara proudly presents their first Godzilla Origins limited edition lithograph! Featuring a composite of the best moments in Godzilla's film history, this lithograph is limited to 1,000 serially numbered pieces, each with a Certificate of Authenticity (with Godzilla's "stomp" of approval!). Printed on thick, 100-LB cover stock with ultra-laminated finish. Lithograph, 24x36, b&w $59.95 ************************** TERRA MAJOR ROLAND: DAYS OF WRATH #1 by Amaya, Moon, & Ba An eternal battle will be waged on Earth between two old kings and two gods... and it will not end until death and night! A lord will keep the faith; a coward will betray him. The sun will stop in heaven, and red blood will flow in streams on the green grass. The song of Roland¹s life and death begins! Based on ³The Song of Roland,² a famous French epic poem, this new series will appeal to fans of The Replacement God and Thieves & Kings. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 THINKTANK COMICS HYSTERIA #2 by Mike Hawthorne Twenty years ago, Port Asteria hired George Blake, a killer-bee keeper, to keep the constant threat of attacks by the swarm under control. However, two days ago, a little boy and his grandmother were killed by the Killer Bees, and Port Asteria¹s best detective, Toledo Santiago, thinks the Bee Keeper is behind the recent attack. But she doesn¹t know how much danger the island is really in! This issue is like two books in one, as the first part looks at the investigation through the eyes of Detective Santiago, while the second part tells the story through Blake¹s point-of-view. b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $3.25 THORBY COMICS: HEMINGWAY'S DEAD by Mort Castle & Mark Evans In our time there lived a man who wrote truly and well, and fought the mindless armies of flesh-eating zombies. In honor of Ernest Hemingway's 100th birthday, Thorby is proud to publish Hemingway's Dead, with art by Mark Evans, and based on the acclaimed novella "The Old Man and the Dead," by Mort Castle. Comics for Smart People strikes again! Perfect Bound. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 TOADSTOOL ENTERPRISES DEFAULT FACTOR 12 #2 by Kevin P. Croall The Cobalt Factory is forbidden. The Cobalt Factory is sacred. This, however, does not deter Factor 9 and her adversaries from City 108 in seeking to plunder its secrets. Menaced by a Tracer patrol, Factor 9 must escape into the factory core, in hopes of capturing the prized Builder creation called Tempest! But a mysterious bystander bodes ill-will towards the events transpiring; a Trog from the undercity whose interest in Factor 9¹s plight is as much an enigma as the factory itself. b&w, 24pg $2.75 TOO HIP GOTTA GO GRAPHICS WAHOO MORRIS #4 by Craig A. Taillefer Alicia returns home from the museum, confused and scared by her encounter last issue. Unsure if she is imagining things or just plain crazy, Alicia resolves to confront the apparition that has been haunting her. Meanwhile, Sebastien¹s obsession over Alicia grows, and the delicate fabric of the band begins to slowly unravel. b&w, 24pg $2.75 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS THE PERFECT PLANET & OTHER STORIES by James Kochalka The Village Voice calls him "Primitive, childlike and profane,² and Pulse Magazine calls him a ³Peculiar comic genius.² Whatever you call James Kochalka, it¹s obvious that he¹s a superstar on the rise. Even while he¹s developing animated cartoons for Nickelodeon, and recording CDs with his band, he still manages to be one of the most unique and prolific American cartoonists. The Perfect Planet, clocking in at 208 pages, represents James¹ largest graphic novel to date. Including the Ignatz Award-winning story, ³The Perfect Planet² and the two brand new stories "Nonironic Futuropolis," and "Frog & Fly," this portends to be the best Kochalka book yet. Miss this at your own peril! Perfect Bound. SC, 7x7, 208pg, b&w $14.95 VANGUARD COMICS NEAL ADAMS SKETCHBOOK TRADE PAPERBACK EDITION Containing a wealth of previously unpublished material, for the first time this crowd pleaser is available in a trade paperback edition! Top Adams historian, Arlen Schumer, and Vanguard's J. David Spurlock, have compiled the book with Adams' full participation. Analysis of the work will be provided in interview form by Adams and Schumer. About the project, legendary Batman and X-Men artist Neal Adams said, "This could be just the sketchbook that does it for you. Here, if you like, you can climb down into my mind. Just watch the first step, it's a doozy!" Cardstock cover. SC, 120pg, b&w $14.95 TALES FROM THE EDGE: BILL SIENKIEWICZ SPECIAL SIGNED LIMITED EDITION This Tales From The Edge Special features the best cross-section of the artist's work to date, including his movie-poster and CD-cover illustrations. This all-Sienkiewicz special edition is signed by the artist ‹ a must-have-item for every Sienkiewicz fan ‹ featuring 40 pages of rare and unpublished work, an up-to-the-minute, in-depth interview, and a full-color gallery of paintings, similar in format to Vanguard's Steranko special! Prestige Format. MATURE READERS PC, 40pg $10.00 VEROTIK STARS OF THE MONTH DEATH DEALER #2 by Frazetta, Danzig, & Sharp The Death Dealer now embarks on his bloody missions of vengeance. Woe to those that stand in the way of his axe. Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. (STAR02115) MATURE READERS FC $6.95 DEATH DEALER #3 by Glenn Danzig & Liam Sharp After Death Dealer returns to his keep with the head of Khronon, he sets out against the kings and rulers who ordered death. Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. (STAR06822) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH DEALER #4 by Glenn Danzig & Arthur Suydam Death Dealer returns to his keep, but must travel through a dangerous swamp ruled by a female demoness and her lizard-like minions. Will he make it back to the hordes of angry barbarians awaiting him? Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 O/A DALKIEL: THE PROPHECY by Danzig, Bisley, Williams, Mighten, Canete, Horley, Blood, & Pacella The prequel Satanika fans have been clamoring for! Glenn Danzig and Simon Bisley takes you to Hell where Verotik¹s most powerful and darkest villain, Dalkiel is brought before Satan and given the prophecy of the coming of Satanika, the daughter he must stop from coming into existence. Painted cover by Simon Bisley. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan. MATURE READERS FC $3.95 O/A VEROTIK WORLD SUPER D VINYL SET Here¹s four of the ³ghoulest² Verotik female furies‹Venus Domina, Akuma-She, Dajette, and Grue Girl‹depicted as manga-style super-deformed 4² vinyl figures sculpted by Susumu Sugita. All four figures are full-painted, and come ready to display in a full-color display box. MATURE AUDIENCES Set MSRP: $24.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPS & VIXENS: THE ART OF DAVE STEVENS From the artist who created the Rocketeer and helped revive ³Good Girl² art comes this all- new collection of some of his most compelling and sensual images to date. Many of these are printed here for the first time ever! Prestige Format. (STAR08311) MATURE READERS SC, FC $24.95 **************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS POKÉMON: ELECTRIC PIKACHU BOOGALOO #1 A double-sized issue with two fun stories! The Pokémon sneak away from their masters to visit Bulbasaur's secret garden. See them speak their own language in this special issue! Then, some familiar faces return‹including Professor Oak, Clefairy, and Clefable ‹ to help a little girl protect her pet Jigglypuff from Team Rocket! Will these evildoers stoop so low as to steal Pokémon from a baby? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) (Note Price) $3.50 POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU #1 ‹ CURRENT PRINTING by Toshihiro Ono In these all-new manga adventures, can 10-year-old Ash Ketchum capture and train 150 different types of extraordinary creatures and become a Pokémon master? It all begins when something starts eating the electrical wiring in the Ketchum house. When Ash looks under the floorboards, he finds his first Pokémon, the shockingly cute Pikachu! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 40pg (1 of 4) $3.25 POKÉMON VOL. 2: PIKACHU SHOCKS BACK #1 ‹ CURRENT PRINTING by Toshihiro Ono Ash competes in a race to see which Pokémon is fastestŠ and which trainer is the best. He can't ride a one-foot-tall Pikachu, so he borrows another trainer's PonytaŠ only to find out that the fastest racer cheats! Can Ash and his Ponyta beat water-blasting Wartortles and three-headed Dodrios? Can Ash win the race by playing fair? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 40pg (1 of 4) $3.25 MAISON IKKOKU VOL. 12: THE HOUNDS OF WAR TP by Rumiko Takahashi The 12th volume of the epic romantic comedy by the creator of Ranma 1/2! Mitaka breaks off relations with Asuna (and her half-dozen dogs), freeing himself to pursue Kyoko's heart and hand more determinedly than ever. Meanwhile, Godai gets shanghaied into becoming temporary "daddy" to a stripper's two kids. As Mitaka makes a formal marriage proposal, Kyoko‹never one to give a guy a break when there's some misunderstanding she can turn the wrong way‹agonizes over going to a hotel with Mitaka or, alternately, making an even longer-lasting commitment to GodaiŠ SC, 248pg, b&w $16.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION VOL. 3 GN by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto The manga adaptation of the controversial anime series! As Shinji tries to adjust to life in Tokyo-3 with his commander Misato and his new friends, his attention turns to Rei Ayanami, the enigmatic "First Child" who was the first to pilot an Evangelion. Why does his own father, the director of the Eva project, seem to care more about Rei than about him? Does Rei really have emotions at all? As the ruthlessly efficient Fifth Angel attacks Tokyo- 3, Shinji cannot defeat it alone, and he must try to understand the girl who seems to embody all his hopes and fearsŠAvailable both in Viz's regular format, and in a Special Collector's Edition printed from right to left with Japanese sound effects. REGULAR‹softcover, 168pg, b&w $15.95 COLLECTOR'S ED.‹SC, 168pg, b&w $15.95 PULP VOL. 2 #8 Dramatic, adult stories of crime, sex, suspense, and humor; columns on music and manga, and more! In Strain, Murota rescues Shion from a rapist, only to deliver her to the clutches of her equally maniacal father. In Dance Till Tomorrow, Suekichi collides with Miyuki, a beautiful young girl who has a strange connection to the Bondage Horse Theatre Troupe. In Voyeurs Inc., Ken follows his teenage target, Reika, to a love hotel. In Black & White, the two detectives attempt to integrate White into society, while Black, freed from his superego, becomes ever more brutal. In Banana Fish, blood is spilled when Ash, fresh out of jail, confronts Papa Dino for an explosive showdown! MATURE READERS b&w, 128pg $5.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOL. 2 #8 In this month's self-contained Short Program story, a college student goes to a reunion of his high school buddies, only to find all the same loves and hatreds still being played out. In X/1999, Kamui must protect Kotori in a climactic battle in the world of illusions. In Steam Detectives, while Narutaki convalesces, horror author Mr. King tells Ling Ling the secret of his murderous fictional character, the Emperor of Steam. In Fushigi Yûgi, Miaka and her travelling companions arrive at Daichi-san's mountain and meet with Dai-Yi-Jun, the oracle who will tell them their fates. And in Video Girl Ai, Ai's electrical powers backfire, leaving her unconscious in an alley where she is found by a mysterious stranger. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.95 ANIMERICA VOL. 7 #7 Pokémon Mania! Our catch-¹em-all guide to the TV and video game hit, Pokémon (including an interview with the director of the TV series), and a catch up to Ranma 1/2 as the series closes out its fourth season! Plus features, news, columns, reviews, and Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga. Remember, If It¹s Anime in America, It¹s Gotta be ANIMERICA! Magazine, 88pg, PC $4.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: INTO THE LABYRINTH #3 by Kia Asamiya On the very day she is to inherit a legendary sword passed down through her clan, A.M.P. priestess Nami is attacked by the Lucifer Hawk that has targeted the Abnormal Mystery Police for destruction. b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 8 #4 by Rumiko Takahashi Etiquette question: if your opponent attacks you with a veal cutlet, do you parry with a salad fork or a dessert fork? In the climactic fast-eating contest between Ranma and French gourmet Picolet Chardon, Ranma must dine with the pros or sleep with the fishes! b&w, 32pg (4 of 13) $2.95 INU-YASHA: A FEUDAL FAIRY TALE PART 3 #4 by Rumiko Takahashi An exorcist wandering feudal Japan picks up a scent of demonŠ Inu-Yasha! Will the seemingly well-intentioned hunter banish Kagome's friend, and why does he bear a shard of the Shikon Jewel? b&w, 40pg (4 of 7) $3.25 MAISON IKKOKU PART 9 #4 by Rumiko Takahashi Only six more issues until the end of the most popular manga romantic comedy ever made! Just when she has decided to return to Maison Ikkoku, Kyoko hears the rumor that Godai and Akemi spent the night together. Out of pure malice, Akemi confirms her worst suspicions. After all these years, Kyoko's heart leads her to a decision which may save her and Godai's relationshipŠ or drive them permanently apart. b&w, 40pg (4 of 10) $3.25 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 7 #4 by Hitoshi Okuda An alien terrorist destroys the Galaxy Police HQ and travels back in time to prevent Tenchi from ever being born! To prevent the paradox, Tenchi & Co. must go back to the past themselves and play matchmaker to Tenchi's mother and father. The start of a three-issue adaptation of the first Tenchi Muyo! anime movie! (CAUT: 2) b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 #5 by Kazuhisa Kondo The White Base descends to Earth, only to find the Zeon army waiting for them. Armed with the Gundam, Amuro must fight to save his people‹but can a single mecha, no matter how powerful, stop a huge conventional force of artillery, tanks and planes? b&w, 32pg (5 of 8) $2.95 DRAGONBALL PART 2 #5 by Akira Toriyama Goku and Kuririn survive Kame-sen'nin's training and travel to the world's biggest martial arts tournament to see just how much they've learned. Now they've just got to make it through the pre-elimination matches against hundreds of the world's toughest champs! Dragonball Z fans take note: this is the turning point where Dragonball starts to become the action series you know and love! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 32pg (5 of 15) $2.95 DRAGON BALL Z, PART 2 #8 story and art by Akira Toriyama The deceptively weak-looking Vegeta demonstrates his true power by blowing apart his comrade NappaŠ and six billion humans are next! As Goku, the only being on Earth with a prayer of stopping him, steps up to the plate to fight Vegeta, the other surviving heroes can only watch and hopeŠ and get out of the way! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 32pg (8 of 14) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL Z #1 ‹ CURRENT PRINTING by Akira Toriyama Printed right to left like authentic Japanese manga! As seen on the hit animated TV series! Young Goku has grown up, and his years of training have made him one of Earth's ultimate warriors, if not the ultimate warrior. But the stakes are increasing as ever deadlier threats appear, including a super-powerful race from outer space that lives for the thrill of combat. Now Goku and his friends must put their very lives on the line in the utmost test of martial arts skill... Dragon Ball Z is pure action adrenaline, with battles of literally earth- shaking proportions! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 32pg (1 of 9) $2.95 O/A DRAGONBALL Z #2 by Akira Toriyama With his son Gohan and his oldest friends at his side, the adult Goku listens as his familiar world is shattered by the news brought by a mysterious, super-powerful stranger. Because the mighty Raditz is Goku's brother ‹ and neither of them are humans, but Saiyans, the most powerful ‹ and ruthless ‹ alien race in the universe! And now Raditz wants to know, why hasn't Goku destroyed the human race? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 32pg (2 of 9) $2.95 O/A DRAGONBALL Z #3 by Akira Toriyama Raditz, the species-slaughtering Saiyan, has taken Goku's son Gohan hostage and is ready to destroy the human raceŠ but Goku's not about to give up without a fight, and his ally is his former enemy Piccolo, the second-strongest being on Earth! But as the battle begins Raditz, equipped with his power-detector, makes an impossible discoveryŠ that there's another being on Earth that's more powerful than any of them! Includes bonus free mini- poster. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in North America, Australia, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. b&w, 32pg (3 of 9) $2.95 *********************** NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, BOOK 4:6 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Unwilling roommates Shinji and Asuka struggle to come to terms with each other's company and learn to dance in perfect rhythm ‹ the only way to gain the synchronicity necessary to beat the Seventh Angel. Meanwhile, Misato's ex-boyfriend Kaji tries to rekindle old fires. (CAUT: 2) REG‹b&w, 32 pg (6 of 7) $2.95 SPEC. COLLECTOR'S ED.‹b&w, 32 pg (6 of 7) $2.95 VIZ-IN MAGAZINE VOL. 11 #7 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 MSRP: $0.00 STARS OF THE MONTH BLACK JACK: TWO-FISTED SURGEON VOLUME 2 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Osamu Tezuka Between medical drama, film noir, and cartoon humor lies Black Jack by Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy and Kimba the White Lion! Black Jack is the world's most mysterious doctor, a scarred, sinister figure who treats patients no one else can cure! (STAR08924) SC, 6x9, 192pg, b&w $15.95 RANMA 1/2, VOL. 13 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Rumiko Takahashi The fights and the crushes get crazier in the latest volume of the hit manga comedy! First, Ryoga becomes nigh-invulnerable when he is marked with the awesome Tattoo of Strength! Then, delusional swordsman Tatewaki Kuno wins a sword which will grant any three wishes! Plus, the notorious Gambling King turns the Tendo dojo into a casino; a pair of tots mistakes Happosai for Santa Claus; and much more! (STAR08887) SC, 6x19, 200pg, b&w $15.95 SILENT MÖBIUS, VOL. 1 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Kia Asamiya The supernatural science-fiction thriller by Kia Asamiya (Steam Detectives, Martian Successor Nadesico) returns! Meet the A.M.P. (Abnormal Mystery Police), six young women skilled with psychic and super powers, prepared to do combat with the worst demons, dragons, and megadynes that 2026 Tokyo has to offer! SC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $16.95 ********************** WARP GRAPHICS ELFQUEST READERS COLLECTION VOL. 14A: MINDCOIL by Ostrander & Pini, Fujitake, & Various Scattered about the future-times planet of Abode (the world of Elfquest) there are sites of magical energy ‹ sometimes beneficial, sometimes stagnant and evil. Readers of Elfquest will remember that it was just such a ³pool² of bad magic that catapulted the original Quest! Now there is another, in the forbidden area where Blue Mountain was destroyed, thosands of years ago ‹ and has been resurrected. Something ancient lurks within the labyrinthine hallways, something that seeks to take over the minds of every person on Abode ‹ and only Jink stands in the way! Features the story originally published in issues #7 through #12 of the out-of-print Elfquest ‹ Jink title. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $11.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST READERS¹ COLLECTION TPS by Wendy & Richard Pini The earliest stories on the Elfquest saga are available in an easily affordable phonebook- style format. VOL. 3: CAPTIVES OF BLUE MOUNTAIN (STAR08745)‹SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $11.95 VOL. 4: QUEST¹S END (STAR08748)‹SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $11.95 ************************* WESTHAMPTON HOUSE SPOUTNIK 1 by Various Spoutnik is the comics bridge between Europe and North America! Spoutnik is the new bilingual anthology from Montreal, featuring work by some of the best English and French-language cartoonists working today. In ³Eyes Only,² Jessica Abel (Artbabe) shows an incident of public humiliation as witnessed by an innocent third party. Ulf K. (Lapin) contributes the Kafkaesque story, ³Heironymus B.² as well as the charming cover. Brian Biggs shows the last act of kindness in a relationship that¹s over. These and seven other stories show a range of international alternative comics being produced today. All stories are in English or French, with a French/English translation section in the back. SC, 6x9, 88pg, b&w $11.95 WET PAINT GRPAHICS BULLETPROOF COMICS #3 by J.E. Smith Cover inks by Jerry (Avengers) Ordway! Tomorrow is yesterday in ³Time Is On My Side,² a rollicking time-travel adventure in which Bulletproof meets his Golden Age counterpart. The two B.P.s join forces to prevent the time-hopping super-villain, Chrono- Monitor, from obtaining a legendary artifact that will increase his powers exponentially. Plus, in the aptly named ³Back-Up Story,² Bulletproof meets some all-too-familiar mutants, and his lamest adversary yet... the Great Depression. b&w, 32pg $2.25 WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS CREAM & SUGAR #2 by Solomon Russell 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 of 3) $2.95 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS FOX ON SEX (An Erotic Tongue Twister For Adults Only) by Boot, Foglio, & Hoover SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Perfect Bound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOL. 1 by Phil Foglio & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06595) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $9.95 *********************** MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #73 Special Early Solicitation. It's the creepy, eerie CBM Halloween issue featuring (of course) Creepy, Eerie, Vampirella and the other great Warren magazines (like Blazing Combat) with a highly intriguing, outrageous and frequently controversial interview with publishing legend Jim Warren. Also in this issue ­ a plethora of horror comics including Marvel's Tomb of Dracula! Don't miss out on this horror spectacular! Magazine, PC $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC BOOK PROFILES PRESENTS: A TRIBUTE TO ARCHIE GOODWIN In this special issue, Comic Book Profiles pays tribute to a true comics legend. Archie Goodwin's career spanned over 30 years, writing and editing books for various companies, including Warren, Marvel, and DC. For the past nine years, he had been a group editor at DC Comics. The issue includes over two dozen interviews with family, friends, and colleagues of Goodwin's, as well as original artwork by Archie and artists that worked with him. Those interviewed or contributing to this issue include: Kurt Busiek, Paul Chadwick, Paul Levitz, Jeph Loeb, Mike Carlin, James Robinson, Louise Simonson, Walter Simonson, Al Williamson, Jeph Loeb, Denny O'Neil, noted illustrator Paul Davis, regular Comic Book Profiles contributors Fred Hembeck and Mike Pascale, and many more. All profits from the sale of this issue will be donated to the Archie Goodwin Memorial Scholarship fund at the School of Visual Arts. (As You Like It Publications) Magazine, 72pg, b&w $3.99 COMIC RELIEF #119 The 100-page Summer Special. 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) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $4.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #629-633 Now includes Previews Item Numbers for easy reference (beginning issue #631)! This month's issues feature the final three installments of the exclusive Sonic the Hedgehog strip in issues #629-631, followed by the first two installments of the exclusive Geisha strip by Andi Watson. Plus the CSN Charts in CSN #630, August Checklist in CSN #631, and August Hot Picks in CSN #632. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PIEa. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1340 Adventures with Anne Rice! It's been more than five years since horror novelist Anne Rice's work was adapted to comics with Innovation's The Vampire Lestat, Interview with the Vampire, and Queen of the Damned. CBG talks to the author about the comics adaptation of her Tale of the Body Thief, coming this summer. Add CBG's regular columns by such fan faves as Tony Isabella, Peter David, and more, and you can't go wrong! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1341 Independents days! Catch the fireworks as the world's largest marketplace for comics from the Golden Age to the present serves up features on up-and-coming independent publishers. All this plus CBG's regular features by Mark Evanier, Fred Hembeck, and more make this issue a must for collectors, fans, and industry professionals! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1342 Jim Mooney Tribute! Artist Jim Mooney turns 80 on August 13, and in celebration, CBG spotlights his career. In addition to his Supergirl work in the '60s, Mooney has worked as a pulp magazine illustrator, Batman artist, storyboard artist, and continues today working for Claypool Comics. Also in this issue, CBG's retailer panel looks at titles scheduled to ship in September. Plus, get in on the action with another edition of GameTime, free with this issue! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1343 All-Review issue! It's another of CBG's popular summer spectacular issues devoted to highlighting the great ‹ and dissecting some of the not-so-great ‹ comic books on retailers' shelves today. It's a veritable round-robin of reviews from retailers, columnists, and the CBG staff. Don't miss it! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #109 Top-selling U.S. comics news magazine in Europe. Covers both mainstream and indie titles with 22+ pages of all-company news, over 100 reviews of current on-sale titles, plus regular columns on Internet gossip; market overviews; comics to film reports; international festival guide; in-depth Q&A with many answers by top professionals; investment tips; heated comics debates; listings of all major mainstream and indie titles shipping next month ‹ with full credits and story synopses, plus Hotshots and Closeups on key titles. (Quality Communications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 84pg, PC $1.95 COMICS REVUE #160 The latest review on comics features Sky Masters by Jack Kirby and Wally Wood, plus Alley Oop, Flash Gordon, Gasoline Alley, Modesty Blaise, Tarzan, The Phantom, and other classic strips. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, b&w, 64pg $5.95 FRIGHT X #12 This issue: we find out what makes Richard Sala (Evil Eye) create bizarre comics. Find out what gave comic artist Jason Little the crazy idea to invent the highly-stylized Jack's Luck Runs Out comic. And remember comic artist John Michael McCarthy? ‹ he's now turned to independent filmmaking! Why did he go from comics to filmmaking and how? Also in this issue: interviews with the bands GWAR, XTC, Trinket ,and David Sylvian in the music section; and an in-depth mind-boggling interview with video game producer Stuart Roch of Shiny Entertainment, creators of Wild 9. Featuring a FRIGHT X model wearing only a bikini made of paint in tribute to the latest swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated. Quarterly. (FRIGHT X) Magazine, FC $2.95 JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #25 It's non-stop action as issue #25 spotlights one of the greatest creative teams in comics history ‹ Joe Simon & Jack Kirby. Inside, you'll find in-depth interviews with both Simon and Kirby about their career together, along with features on their greatest work from the early days to their final collaboration on the 1970s Sandman. Plus, a complete 14- page Boy Explorers story from 1946 showcasing Simon and Kirby at their peak, solo art by both Simon and Kirby, and plenty of rare and unpublished pages from Stuntman, Bullseye, Captain America, and the Newsboy Legion, and more. (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, b&w, 64pg $5.95 COLLECTED JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR VOLUME 3 See for yourself why The Jack Kirby Collector has been nominated for multiple Eisner and Harvey Awards! This huge 176-page Trade Paperback reprints issues #13-15 of the magazine for Kirby fans including the popular Horror, Thor, and Science-Fiction theme issues. Includes a new special section with 30 pieces of Kirby art never before published in TJKC, including uninked pencils from Captain America, Thor, Jimmy Olsen, The Demon, New Gods, The Prisoner, and more. Go behind the scenes of Jack's career through interviews with Kirby, Dick Ayers, Chic Stone, Walt Simonson, Al Williamson, and Mike Thibodeaux, and see page after page of rare and unpublished Kirby art! (TwoMorrows Publishing) SC,176pg, b&w $16.95 SUBMEDIA #3 Take a walk on the wild side with Warren Ellis, and see what makes this prolific Brit writer tick, then get the lowdown on his upcoming projects. What else can be said of Kent Williams? Find out this issue. Plus, get inside the head of talented painter Jon J. Muth as he lets loose as the writer of the new Crow TV series, and a preview of Requiem by Ashley Wood and Fred Schiller, and more reviews, new art, strips, and other good stuff! (Woodhaus Studios) Magazine, 104pg $6.00 TRIPWIRE MONTHLY #4 Celebrate the success of the Marvel Knights with a Joe Quesada cover and a look at the future of the Marvel Knights line including the return of writer/director Kevin Smith. Then, Tripwire talks to Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee about the success of The Inhumans and what's coming next, and more of the monthly columns and reviews. (Tripwire Comics & Music) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 24pg, b&w (Note Price) $2.25 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS AND TOY REVIEW #82 Jurassic Park ‹ As big as the movie was, this review is even bigger! Plus, more summer Star Wars releases, Hot Wheels and as always, the latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, and other top action figure lines. Plus, Chop Shop (custom die-casts), Toy-Toons, Cool Customs, and the monthly columns including Cool Giveaways, What¹s Your [Bean] Bag?, Altered States, and the long-running, highly trusted Action Figure Price Guide. (Action Figure News and Toy Review) Magazine, 64pg, FC $5.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE AUGUST 1999 Animation Magazine looks at the software and hardware tools used to make incredible computer generated images for TV, motion pictures, games, web sites and commercials, and the extremely talented artists who know just how to push the right buttons and just the right stroke of a stylus or mouse to create fantastic characters and environments. Check out the latest group of rising stars in CGI and new opportunities and developments in amusement and large format theater venues and the world continues to get more animated. (Animation Magazine) Magazine, PC $4.95 BEANIE MANIA SEPTEMBER 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 SEPTEMBER 1999 Make sure to order one the best sources for the most up-to-date news in the world of bean bag and plush collectibles. Each issue is filled with loads of color photos, the latest new releases, the hottest accessories, and tons of insight from Beanie Baby expert Mary Beth Sobolewski. The Buyer's Guide section provides details on past, present, and future values of Ty and non-Ty bean bag toys. Beanie World strives to keep readers informed of the newest and hottest collectibles from such creators as Ty, Inc., Attic Treasures, Swibco, Liquid Blue, Salvino's, Cavanagh, Warner Bros., and many more. Each issue includes pullouts or posters. (H & S Media) Magazine, 332pg, FC $6.95 BEANS & BEARS! SEPTEMBER 1999 Teddy bear features include up-to-date information and pricing of Boyds, Attic Treasures, Gund, RUSS, Vermont Teddy Bear company, Sally Winey, and more, plus a monthly column on teddy bear shows, a monthly profile of a teddy bear collector, and other articles on a variety of teddy bear-related topics. Plus, bean bag features and coverage including pricing on all beanbag variations and for every generation of hang tag; birth, release, and retirement dates; historical price trends for retired pieces; a show calendar; and 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 #15 Each issue contains 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 #5 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! SEPTEMBER 1999 One of the "bibles" for card prices, this 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 COLLECTOR¹S UNIVERSE OCTOBER 1999 This bimonthly publication on the Star Wars collectibles line includes an in-depth Price Guide, featuring all the Star Wars action figures, including Classic and Episode I. Color photos of many of the Star Wars collectibles, including numerous rare and hard-to-find items from the entire Star Wars saga are included in this must-have for any fan! Best of all, there are exclusive feature stories on Star Wars collecting and the new movie: Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace (H & S Media) Magazine, 152pg, FC $5.95 MODELER'S RESOURCE #29 This Underwater issue features a Craftbeast spotlight on The Nautilus from Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and the Seaview; Fred DeRuvo dives in with the DSV Stinger kit; Jim Bertges brings the Flying Sub to the surface; and the Model Morgue brings Barsom's Grafter to life. Plus, SCAHMS show coverage, Behind the Curtain, and tons of other reviews, profiles, how-tos, and lots more! (Modeler¹s Resource) Magazine, 66pg, PC $5.99 TOMART¹S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #67 More of The Greatest Figures Never Made, a behind-the-scenes look at action figure manufacturing, and the new fall lines being announced for the first time. Plus, each issue, AFD interviews the biggest names in the toy business, gets you the latest news and previews, and gives helpful tips on collecting. Regular features include the Top 20 selling action figure lines, ³Action News Briefs,² ³Star Wars Update,² and much more. (Tomart) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY SHOP #207-208 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. Biweekly. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.98Ea. WHITE¹S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FIGURES AUGUST 1999 One of the most comprehensive magazines covering more than two dozen collectible hobbies in over 280 pages. Monthly features include price guide 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 #263 This month: extensive coverage of the roles of gods and demigods and the priests who serve them in the AD&D worlds including Faiths & Avatars descriptions to beef up any AD&D campaign. Plus, more new themes and possibilities for AD&D adventures and new fantasy fiction. Cover art by Michael Sufton. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.95 DUELIST #41 It's a jungle out there, and Duelist is there to help navigate your way through the Jungle expansion of the Pokémon trading card game! This issue will contain an exclusive holographic Pokémon card inserted into the polybag ‹ this card can't be found anywhere else! The Pokémon coverage continues with a visual guide to all 48 cards in the Jungle expansion, Jungle strategy tips, information on Jungle theme decks, and a training article for building new decks using Jungle cards. Plus, a reprint of the Pokémon Player's Guide describing all the cards in the original set with a current price guide. (WOTC) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.95 DUNGEON #76 Each issue presents new AD&D and RPG adventures, from fantasy to horror, at several playing levels ranging from beginning (3-6) to advanced (7-9). This month's issue includes the AD&D "Mertylmane's Road" (Levels 5-7) designed by Jason Poole and Craig Zipse; Ravenloft "House on the Edge of Midnight" (Levels 4-6) designed by Raymond E. Dyer; AD&D "Earth Tones" (Levels 7-9) by Craig Shackleton; AD&D "Crusader" (Levels 3-6) by Peter Lloyd-Lee; and AD&D Side Trek adventure "The Vale of Weeping Willows" by Marc Johnson. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 GAMERS' REPUBLIC SEPTEMBER 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. Each issue also features behind-the-scenes interviews, extensive import game news and reviews, codes and tips, and much more! (Millennium Publications) Magazine, FC $5.99 WHITE DWARF #234 This month White Dwarf features a full blowout on the new Warhammer Armies: Vampire Counts book with tactics, modeling tips, and army collection articles. You'll also find a look at some of the new Dark Eldar models for Warhammer 40,000, including the stunning Kruellah the Vile! Along with that you'll find more info on Battlefleet Gothic,as well as the full update on everything happening here at Games Workshop. All this and more in this issue of White Dwarf. (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. (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#173)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 BASKETBALL (#109)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 FOOTBALL (#113)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#106)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#60)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#100)‹Magazine, FC $3.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 10 #4 The non-sport card world is getting bigger...with new larger sized photo cards! Manufactures are trying to enlarge the card format with photo cards including the new Beatle's Yellow Submarine series. Free promos will include inserts from Star Trek: The Next Season 7, Inkworks' Buffy 3, and Inkworks' Elvis Platinum. Plus, Finder's Keepers, New Card Review, and the pop-out 32-page price guide. Bimonthly. (Non-Sport Update) Magazine $4.50 TUFF STUFF SEPTEMBER 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, FC $4.99 WRESTLING MAGAZINES Official Federation Magazines WWF MAGAZINE AUGUST 1999 The Official Magazine of the WWF for anyone who can smell what The Rock is cooking! Want the latest scoop on Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and all of your favorite WWF Superstars? 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 AUGUST 1999 Exploring the rawer side of the WWF. Featuring the stunts they can't show on TV, backstage info on the wrestlers, pin-ups of stars like The Undertaker, Mankind, and Sable, plus bonus provocative pin-ups of the ladies of wrestling. Hey, why should wrestlers get all the posters? So are you man enough for Raw? Officially licensed by the WWF ‹ and that¹s the bottom line! (Titan Sports) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WCW MAGAZINE AUGUST 1999 The official magazine of World Championship Wrestling! Keep up with the exploits of WCW's biggest stars. What are the goals of Hollywood Hogan and Kevin Nash's Wolfpac? Did Ric Flair sell out? Will Scott Norton and Brian Adams ever sell? Will Psychosis ever get a win on Nitro? Each issue contains great full color pinups of stars like Goldberg, Sting, and the best there is, was, and ever will be, Bret "The Hitman" Hart! (Howl, LTD) Magazine, FC $3.95 ECW MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1999 This Official Magazine of Extreme Championship Wrestling covers the hottest, baddest, and boldest of all the wrestling federations! ECW features in-depth coverage of all events and results, gossip, news, forecasts, predictions, behind the scenes, and the women! See the best action color photography on the market in this complete guide to the unpredictable world of Extreme Championship Wrestling. Bimonthly. (H&S Media, Inc.) Magazine, FC, 108pg $5.95 ************** CINESCAPE PRESENTS: PRO WRESTLING YEARBOOK Professional wrestling is hotter than ever, and this special collector¹s issue recaps the big events, profiles the big names and delivers all the big action! This comprehensive compendium is printed on heavy paper and showcases the matches and the wrestlers from all of the leading wrestling leagues, including the WWF, WCW and ECW in a slick full- color format! Reviews of the pivotal wrestling events from the past year, profiles of the up- and-coming names and detailed profiles of the hottest names in the sport are packaged together in a collectible yearbook that captures all the moves and showcases the action to come in the year ahead! A fantastic publication from the editors of the best-selling Cinescape! (MVP Media Group) Magazine, 100pg $9.95 RINGSIDE WRESTLING #21 Now in full color, with eight fold-outs! Will Diamond Dallas Page finally get revenge on Big Poppa Pump for what Pump did to Page's wife, Kimberly? Will Steve Austin and Mankind ever get even with Mr. McMahon, The Rock, and the rest of Team Corporate? These questions and more will be answered! (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS #15 Each issue of SuperStar Wrestlers features a fold-out and article about eight of the biggest stars in the grappling game. This issue will feature full coverage of Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall and Diamond Dallas Page, and many more! (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 TV WRESTLERS #37 Keepin' tabs on Monday Night TV's biggest war: The ongoing battle between WCW's Monday Nitro and the WWF's Raw is War. For the last few months, Raw has been dominating the ratings as the soap opera between Mr. McMahon and Stone Cold Steve Austin. Mankind and the Rock has been deemed by the public as more popular than the on- going battle between Hollywood Hogan and the NWO and the rest of the WCW. But there are indications that the tide is turningŠ (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 WOW WORLD OF WRESTLING SEPTEMBER 1999 The World of Wrestling is heating up and WOW is there to cover it all. Check out the hottest action photography and the most exciting coverage of the WWF, WCW, and ECW. WOW provides all event schedules and results, gossip, celebrity wrestlers, behind-the- scenes action, predictions of upcoming matches and all the best of the women of wrestling. This oversized magazine will catch loads of attention with at least three pullouts per issue, including one 12-page Monster Pullout. (H & S Media, Inc.) Magazine, FC, 156pg $5.95 WRESTLING ALL STAR HEROES & VILLAINS #121 Last Days of Summer Blowout! There are just days left until school starts again, and that can mean only one thing: The WWF is trying to pick up the pieces after its annual SummerSlam brouhaha, and WASH&V will be there every step of the way to keep you up to date on all the feuds, fights, and fun! (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT ASIAN CULT CINEMA #24 Another great issue of America's premiere cult film magazine! This issue features an exclusive interview with Martial Law star Sammo Hung (conducted by Thomas Crow), and "Sukeban Deka and Beyond," a profile of Hong Kong actor Danny Lee. All this, plus much more! (Vital Sounds, Inc) MATURE READERS Digest, 72pg $6.00 BABYLON 5 VOL. 2 #15 With Crusade set to air this summer, interest in Babylon 5 is peaking as fans across the world wait to hear the latest news. Go behind the scenes of the both the old and the new show with interviews from actress Marjean Holden (Dr. Chambers), and Richard Biggs (Dr. Franklin). Plus, set reports, exclusive pictures, new insights, the column from creator J. Michael Straczynski, and more. (Titan Magazines) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 68pg $5.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE BATMAN-THEMED BACK-ISSUES To celebrate the 60th anniversay of Bob Kane's Batman, Cinefantastique has put together a special Batman back-issue pack. Includes Vol. 20 #1/#2 (Nov. 1989), with the making of Tim Burton's Batman; Vol. 24 #6/Vol. 25 #1 (February 1994), a double-issue retrospect of the 1960s Batman TV series and the making of Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (available in two cover versions ‹ one with TV Batman, Adam West, the other featuring the animated Batman); Imagi-Movies Vol. 3 #1 (Fall 1995) with the making of Batman Forever and Batman Returns, with cast interviews; and Cinefantastique Vol. 29 #1 (July, 1997), with the making of the fourth movie, Batman & Robin. All four issues are available separately, or buy the 4-pack and save 10%! (Cinefantastique) CFQ V.20 #1-2‹Magazine $9.95 CFQ V.24#6/V.25 #2 (Adam West)‹Magazine $10.95 CFQ V.24#6/V.25 #2 (Anim. Batman)‹Magazine $10.95 I-M Vol. 29 #1‹Magazine $5.95 CFQ V.29 #1‹Magazine $5.99 Set (x4) $29.50 CULT TIMES #47 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, FC $4.99 DARK SIDE #80 Dark Side is Britain's best-selling horror magazine! This fear-packed issue contains an exclusive interview with Jennifer Jason Leigh on working with David Cronenberg; plus a new Euroshock video label; an interview with Psychomania star Nicky Henson; and a report on British vampire movies! (Stray Cat) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DREAMWATCH #60 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 $6.95 FANGORIA #186 An annual Fango tradition continues as they present an exclusive 6th season episode guide to The X-Files ‹ all the shows, all the controversies, all the secrets! Also in this issue: Deep Blue, in which genetically-engineered Great White Sharks are unleashed in this big- budget horror thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson and L.L. Cool J. Also included is an interview with the director Renny Harlin; Roman Polanski's The Ninth Gate, a supernatural shocker starring Johnny Depp and Frank Langella; and Lost Souls, starring Winona Rider and Ben Chaplin. Plus, all of the usual sections of horror in the media, with laserdisc, DVD, book and video reviews. (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 8 #3 Cover girl Sarah Michelle Gellar talks to Femme Fatales about the latest twists and speculations in the future of her famous character, Buffy, as well her alluring turn in the new movie Cruel Intentions. Also, Sarah's Buffy stunt double Sophia Crawford, Hollywood A-List newcomer Charlize Theron (Mighty Joe Young), Nicole de Boer in a candid discussion about replacing Terry Farrell as the DS9's resident Trill, the sapphic vampire classic Carmilla, and more. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 8 #4 Scream Queens: The Musical? An intrepid FF reporter visits the set of the comic venue that celebrates the sexy sovereigns of yesteryear's slasher cinema, and gets acquainted with the writer/director who cut her teeth on horror movies, J.J. Schultz. Plus authentic scream queens Linnea Quigley, Michelle Bauer, and Brinke Stevens; Gilligan's Island's Tina Louise (Ginger) talks about her roles in The Stepford Wives, Warrior Empress, and other epics; Donna D'Errico who irradiated Baywatch and Baywatch Nights, and other ladies. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FORTEAN TIMES #125 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 #40 It's 1999, the year in which the classic Godzilla film Destroy All Monsters is set! To celebrate, G-Fan presents a special giant-sized, gatefold cover issue, packed with special features, analysis, and artwork relating to DAM. Also, the latest news on Godzilla Millennium and the summer G-Fest '99, the Japanese Monster Event of the Millennium! (Daikaiju Enterprises) Magazine, 84pg, PC $3.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #47 This issue presents Robert J. Hogan's "The Mysterious Wu Fang," published in February 1936, and illustrated by Jerome Rozen. Murder, swift and unseen ‹ claiming the most prominent citizens of New York ‹ and marking with blood and horror, the trail of the mysterious Black Lotus! What was the purpose of this silent scourge that stilled the innocent in sudden death? Val Kildare knew this much at leastŠ that the fiend behind this slaughter killed not for vengeance, but for pleasure! Magazine $6.00 LOCUS #462 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, 70pg, b&w $4.95 MAKE UP ARTIST #20 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. (Make-Up Artist) Magazine, 66pg, FC $6.95 MANGA MAX #8 Do not despise the snake for having no horns, for who is to say it will not become a dragon? So may one just magazine become an army with two issues published in one month. This issue spotlights a giant Water Margin manga water feature, and the role of UK musicians and composers in anime soundtracks including the remixed Cowboy Bebop soundtrack and the cover the Serial Experiments Lain theme by a Manchester band. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 MANGA MAX #9 In its continuing mission to seek out new worlds, Manga Max investigates the anime connection from Star Trek to boldly go where no one has gone before by examining untranslated Dirty Pair novels. Then Manga Max beams into Studio Madhouse to interview Taro Rin, director of the long-awaited X The Movie. Plus the latest news, reviews, and gossip from the Land of the Rising Sun. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 MONSTERS FROM THE VAULT #9 In this issue: a look at Shock Theater, the '50s TV show that brought Universal¹s classic monsters to TV; Gary Don Rhodes examines the earliest film and radio adaptations of Mary Shelly¹s Frankenstein; a detailed comparison and analysis of the classic atomic-bugs-on- the-loose films, Tarantula and The Deadly Mantis; Tom Johnson and Mark A. Miller discuss their recent trip to England and their interviews with Hammer legend Christopher Lee; and the late Robb White (William Castle¹s favorite screenwriter) gives us an inside look of what it was like to work with Castle. Plus: Letters, Commentary, and MFTV's various review sections ‹ including DVD, Laser Disc, Video, Books, and CD reviews. The cover features a classic shot of Christopher Lee as the Frankenstein Monster from the Hammer 1957 film, The Curse of Frankenstein! Quarterly. (MFTV) Magazine, 64pg, b&w (Note Price) $5.95 MYSTIQUE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Infinity Studios) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PENTHOUSE OCTOBER 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 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of the United States and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (SEP)‹Magazine $4.95 LINGERIE (SEP/OCT)‹Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (SEP/OCT)‹Magazine $6.95 PREMIERE SEPTEMBER 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 ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE #818-819 Rolling Stone, the authoritative voice on popular culture, speaks on music, movies, video, television, and social trends through irreverant journalism, bold photography, and cutting- edge design! Biweekly. (Straight Arrow Publishers) Magazine $3.00Ea. SCARLET STREET #34 This issue concludes "The Pictures of Dorian Gray," with an interview with past "Dorian" Shane Briant. Then it's time for The Return of Dracula and interviews with stars Francis Lederer, Norma Eberhardt, and Ray Stricklyn. Plus: The Dracula Hall of Fame and Return of Dracula: The Music. All this, and Forry Ackerman's Crimson Chronicles, too, in the latest and greatest issue of Scarlet Street: The Magazine of Mystery and Horror! (Scarlet Street) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #1 (Jan99) Magazine, 76pg, b&w $6.95 SCARY MONSTERS #31 The Boris Karloff tribute issue with a wraparound cover by Terry Beatty and several Karloff articles including "The Erratic Travels of Frankenstein." Plus, the conclusion of the Jeepers Creepers Theater coverage with Invasion of the Body Snatchers; part five of Scary Silents (In Dreams), a Zombie Buffet, Monster Memories, and more. (Dennis Druktenis) Magazine, b&w $6.95 SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELS INTERNATIONAL #38 Now with more color! This issue includes: The make-up and effects of Buffy The Vampire Slayer ‹ an in-depth interview with Michael Pack accompanied by amazing photographs; Red Dwarf Eight ‹ continuing the comprehensive series which looks at the special effects and miniatures for the new season; Planet of the Apes ‹ miniatures and full-size props in retrospect, plus spaceship blueprints; a review of A-B Models' Hawk kit; and a look at the scratch-built Gerry Anderson vehicles of David Sisson! Plus: major FX stories, kit reviews, readers' gallery, FX, kit and collectible news, and much more! (Next Millennium Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC $7.50 SCI-FI ENTERTAINMENT VOLUME 6 #4 The official magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel. This issue looks back over the Alien franchise on its 20th anniversary, and talks with directors of Star Trek, Babylon 5, and other sci-fi vehicles. Then Sci-Fi Entertainment examines Chris Carter's new Harsh Realm, the syndicated Outer Limits series, and the new Angel spin-off from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SCI-FI UNIVERSE VOLUME 5 #6 This month, Sci-Fi Universe will perform a post-mortem dissection to analyze why Brimstone, Mercy Point, and other sci-fi vehicles failed. Plus, the results of the Universe Awards, behind the scenes of Universal Soldier II, and beneath the waves of Deep Blue Sea, the Fall Preview, and a look at the 13th Warrior. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SFX #55 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 #68 This issue looks at the new Hollywood Horrors ‹ Ravenous starring Robert Carlyle and Guy Pearce and The Hollow Man. Plus, the new season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, news of the Angel spin-off, and the new season of The X-Files, along with new horror movies, up-to-the-minute news, gossip, reviews, and the ³Pitt of Horror² from witty Horror Queen Ingrid Pitt. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 SPECTRUM #19 The third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is examined in Spectrum¹s annual analysis and in-depth episode guide! Plus, the usual insightful articles and reviews from the worlds of film, comics, and cult TV! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 STAR WARS KIDS #5 In this exciting issue of Star Wars Kids, you'll meet Jar Jar Binks ‹ Ahmed Best tells SWK what it's like to be a goofy Gungan! This issue also features Lightsabers! Camera! Action! ‹ fighting Jedi style with the stuntmen and actors of Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace. In addition, Astronaut Ken Cockrell chats with SWK ‹ get the inside scoop on zero-gravity, eating breakfast burritos in space, and surviving shuttle sickness. Plus, a Mos Espa Puzzle Adventure and A-maze-ing Maul maze. And much, much more! (Official Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Magazine, FC $3.95 STARBURST #252 Featuring the star and makers of Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace . Plus, Star Trek, Babylon 5, and more on the world of science fiction entertainment. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 STARLOG #266 Catch up on the latest sci-fi TV and movie news with one of the pioneering genre magazines, Starlog. So authoritative, William Shatner has reportedly sworn on his stack (really). (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 TV ZONE #117 The World¹s Longest-Running Cult TV Magazine! Up-to-the-minute news, features and interviews plus continuing coverage of popular Cult TV shows including Babylon 5, 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 TV ZONE SPECIAL #34 Deep Space Nine Celebrate the exciting end of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with interviews from the top stars who reveal their feelings on the end of an era. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #52 Includes an exclusive interview with director Joe Dante and an appreciation of his films (The Howling , Gremlins, Small Soldiers). Also reviews of Gods and Monsters, the Planet of the Apes series, The Prisoner series, What Dreams May Come, The Avengers on DVD, and much more! (Video Watchdog) Digest, b&w $6.50 WHITES GUIDE TO THE MOVIES #9 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 XPOSÉ #37 Will Smith discusses his wild, wild time starring in the summer blockbuster Wild, Wild West. Also, an interview with one of the stars of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and more on Earth: Final Conflict, The Pretender, The X-Files, Millennium, and more features, news, and reviews of the latest fantastic TV. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 BOOKS SECTION ART DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS 2 Disciples of the Devil himself, these wanton women have sold their eternal souls in order to wield the powers of the Dark Lord here on Earth! No man can hope to resist their awesome beauty and terrible temper! Abandon all hope as you fall under their thrall. Damnation never looked so good. Illustrated by Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, Esteban Maroto, J. L. Marin, and more. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #2 (Feb98) SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SPELLBOUND: THE KEITH PARKINSON SKETCHBOOK by Keith Parkinson Spellbound gathers the sketches and notes of Parkinson, who explains the importance of each in this new collection. Parkinson's work for TSR and FPG's Guardians world has made him one of the most popular and sought-after of fantasy artists. Now you can go behind the scenes and delve into the creative process that makes it all possible. (SQP) (STAR07828) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A PWEASE WUV ME More "Art" of Mitch O'Connell Internationally exhibited artist and beloved bon vivant Mitch O'Connell continues to lay waste to the axiom that no one could be that handsome and that talented. This book is jam- packed full of sexy color pop art paintings and drawings, including tattoo designs, artsy- fartsy gallery art, comic stories, and a hell of a lot of padding. (Good Taste Products) MATURE READERS SC $17.95 *************** BEST PICTURES¹ MOVIE POSTERS This contains 417 full-color pictures spread over 100 pages, showing every single film that was ever nominated or won the Best Picture Academy Award from the very first in 1927- 28 all the way up to this year. (Bruce Hershenson) (CAUT: 4) SC $24.99 VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD POSTERS II This is the catalog for the June 26 auction in Los Angeles with Howard Lowery Gallery. Contains 350 movie posters spread over 80 pages of full color. Includes the best group of cartoon posters ever sold at an auction (including just about every poster made for Snow White!). Plus lots of film noir, cowboys, horror, and science fiction. (Bruce Hershenson) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg, FC $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HORROR MOVIE POSTERS A luxurious printing of 350 full-color images of the finest and most striking horror and science fiction movie posters known, from 30s classics Frankenstein and Dracula, through all the great bug-eyed monster films of the 50s, through the Hammer and A.I.P. films of the 60s, to 70s and 80s classics Nightmare on Elm Street and Halloween, up to the recent 90s hit Scream. (Bruce Hershenson) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg $20.00 *************** FANTASY/SCI-FI LUCASFILM¹S ALIEN CHRONICLES THE CRYSTAL EYE MMPB by Deborah Chester Ampris¹ days as a gladiator and freedom fighter are far behind her. She only wants to raise her children ‹ half Aaroun, half Viis ‹ away from the influence of their reptilian heritage. But the wilderness is taking its toll on her children and the other refugees. Desperate, Ampris returns to the ghetto that spawned her to seek the knowledge contained in the Imperial Archives that can save her people. Instead, she learns the truth behind the enslavement of her race ‹ a shocking betrayal that forces Ampris to walk the warrior¹s path once more. It is a path that will lead Ampris into a final confrontation with her old enemy Israi ‹ and decide the future of a universe... (0-441-00635-3) (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 464pg $6.99 COMPANY OF GLASS TPB by Valery Leith Welcome to a world where geography is fluid, time is kaleidoscopic, and the nature of reality is oddly protean. In the first novel of an ambitious new trilogy, Valery Leith does more than just build a world. This author shapes, morphs, and twists its very elements, creating a brand of epic fantasy audaciously unique and exciting. (0-553-37938-0) (Bantam/Doubleday/Dell) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 416pg $13.95 CORUM: THE COMING OF CHAOS TPB by Michael Moorcock Driven half-mad by torments and swearing vengeance upon the Mabden who annihilated all but one of his race, Corum finds himself in love with a Mabden woman and caught in a war between Law and Chaos. Aided by sorcery, yet fighting to be free of it, Corum must confront and defeat the great Chaos lords. This first of two trilogies concerning Corum, the Prince in the Scarlet Robe, is the seventh volume in the Eternal Champion series. Cover by Don Maitz. (1-56504-196-8) (White Wolf Publishing) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 400pg $16.99 *************** FICTION THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON HC by Stephen King A young girl¹s parents are newly divorced. In an effort to keep the family together she suggests to her mother and her brother a walk in the woods, on a portion of the Appalachian Trail near their home. During the walk, the mother and brother fall into a quarrel. They happen to be at a fork in the trail. Avoiding the argument, the little girl strays down one path, while the mother and brother stray down the other, still arguing. The little girl steps off the path. Wanting to return to her family, she decides to cut through the woods rather than retrace her steps ‹ but gets lost in the woods in the process. (0-684- 86762-1) (Simon & Schuster) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 192-224pg $16.95 BAG OF BONES MMPB by Stephen King On the banks of Maine's Dark Score Lake, novelist Mike Noonan suffers from writer's block, caused by years of grief over the death of his wife, Jo. Compelled by nightmares of a summer house they once shared in a town called Sara Laughs, Noonan returns there to find the small town controlled by the powerful Max Devore, a millionaire who is conniving to take his young granddaughter away from her widowed mother. Noonan is drawn to both the girl and her mother, and even regains his writing ability. But, as Noonan investigates the mystery of Sara Laughs amid ghostly visitations and escalating nightmares, will the cost of his good fortune prove to be too high? (0-671-02423-X) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 752pg $7.99 SOMEWHERE IN TIME SIGNED LIMITED EDITION by Richard Matheson By the author of What Dreams May Come! Limited to 500 copies, Matheson provides an extended Introduction. Includes exclusive photos from Matheson¹s role in the film adaptation (from Matheson¹s private files). (Gauntlet) (CAUT: 4) HC $50.00 VEIL¹S VISIT: A TASTE OF HAP AND LEONARD SIGNED LIMITED TPB by Joe R. Lansdale & Andrew Vachss With over 30,000 words of material appearing in print for the first time, this book includes a new introduction by Joe R. Lansdale; a new Hap And Leonard short story by Lansdale and Vachss; a new Hap And Leonard short story by Lansdale; a long excerpt from a H&L novel not due to be published until mid-2000, at the earliest; an interview with Hap and Leonard conducted by Lansdale; an appreciation by Vachss; and original cover art by Tim Truman. Limited to 1,000. Allocations may occur. (1-892284-40-5) (Subterranean Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 120pg $14.95 WILD PARTY TPB by Joseph Moncure March; illustrations by Art Spiegelman The story of one night of debauchery in the life of a vaudeville dancer, this 1928 novel became a succès de scandale. William Burroughs credited it with convincing him to become a writer, and over the years it has secured a reputation as a cult classic. Now, in perfect fit of one iconoclast with another, The Wild Party is given powerful new life and enduring expression, with March¹s text accompanied by more than 75 remarkable black-and-white drawings by Art Spiegelman, the creator of the internationally acclaimed Maus I and II. (0- 375-70643-7) (Raw Books and Graphics) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 120pg $12.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE WILD PARTY HC by Joseph Moncure March The hardcover edition of The Wild Party! (0-679-42450-4) (Raw Books and Graphics) MATURE READERS HC, 5x9, 120pg, b&w $22.00 *************** HOW-TO DRAWING POWER VOLUME ONE by Bart Sears The man who made that leap from fan to phenomenon is putting his talents and years of experience into an all new multi book set of tutorials. Bart Sears breaks the process of comic creation into solid logical steps. Mastering each will prepare you for the next as Bart illustrates in simple and straight forward fashion the thinking that goes behind each decision you'll have to make to tell a story in pictures. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #3 (Mar98) TPB, 64pg, b&w $9.95 WRITING SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY TPB by Crawford Kilian In this unique guide, writers are encouraged to find direction and create original, convincing science fiction and fantasy stories. Crawford Killian offers a clear and straightforward approach to tackling the pitfalls of writing sci-fi and fantasy. Using examples from his own novels, Kilian illustrates the key principles involved in writing for this popular genre. Coverage includes: the origins of science fiction and fantasy; how to use basic science correctly; developing plausible fantasy worlds; constructing scenes that contribute to the storyline; and the effective use of symbolism and imagery. (1-55180-189- 2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 224pg $12.95 MOVIES MILLENNIUM MOVIES by Kim Newman The essential end-of-the-century guide to end-of-the-world movies! A comprehensive and accessible illustrated survey of how cinema has dealt with the idea of Armageddon, from award-winning film critic and novelist Kim Newman. The book covers WW2 nuclear movies, atomic spy flicks (Kiss Me Deadly), fifties monster movies (Godzilla), post- nuclear films (Five), alien invasion movies (The Day the Earth Stood Still), World War Three and Cold War anxiety (Dr. Strangelove), post-Holocaust tales (Mad Max), and much more, coming right up to date with recent ³Pre-Millennial Tension² epics like Independence Day and Armageddon. (1-84023-060-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pg $24.99 FILMS OF ROBERT DE NIRO UPDATED TPB by Douglas Brode The Films of Robert De Niro is a complete, up-to-the-minute examination of this Academy Award-winning actor¹s entire life and career, including such memorable movies as Copland, Cape Fear, The Deer Hunter, The Godfather Part II, and Taxi Driver. Guaranteed to appeal to fans of an actor whose unparalleled career shows no signs of slowing down. (0-8065-2110-4) (Carol Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 320pg $22.50 VARIETY PORTABLE MOVIE GUIDE edited by Derek Elley From the obscure art film to the ubiquitous blockbuster, foreign flicks to classics, The Thief to The Truman Show to Titanic, this outstanding A-to-Z guide proves that when it comes to the movies, Variety is the spice of life! Includes over 8,500 reviews, plus extensive information on cast, directors, screenwriters, countries and years of production, running times; Academy Award nominees and winners; availability of movies on video, laserdisc, and widescreen formats; alternative film titles; and more. (0-425-16575-2) (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.99 SEX MURDER ART TPB The Films of Jorg Buttgereit SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (0-9523288-4-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 192pg $19.95 MERLIN PART ONE: THE OLD MAGIC MMPB by James Mallory Based on the NBC-TV mini-series! Deep in the mists of time in King Arthur¹s England, lived the half human, half magic wizard known as Merlin. Raised in love by his foster mother Ambrosia, trained in sorcery by the gnome Frick, Merlin is destined by his mother, Queen Mab, to lead England back to the Old Ways. But the once-beloved Mab has grown selfish and cruel, and Merlin, realizing this, turns against her. Now Merlin plunges headlong into a war of magic with the evil Queen of the Faery Realms that will change the world forever. (0-446-60766-5) (Warner) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 X FACTORY Inside the American Hardcore Film Industry by Anthony Petkovich SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (0-9523288-7-9) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 208pg $19.95 LIFE OF MONTY PYTHON TPB by George Perry A wacky salute to the Flying Circus, the Python movies, and the lives and successful solo careers of the cast members. Includes photographs, archival material, exclusive interviews with John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin, as well as a ³silly walk² flip-book feature. (1-56138-568-9) (Running Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 192pg $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JAPANESE CINEMA: THE ESSENTIAL HANDBOOK by Thomas Weisser & Yuko Mihara Weisser The husband and wife team of Tom and Yuko Weisser present this incredible compendium of Japanese films of every genre. Crime, horror, science fiction, erotica, giant monsters, martial arts, samurai, and more! Illustrated throughout. (Vital Sounds) MATURE READERS TPB, 5x8, 348pg, b&w $19.95 O/A JAPANESE CINEMA ENCYCLOPEDIA: HORROR, FANTASY, SCIENCE FICTION by Thomas Weisser & Yuko Mihara Weisser From Abnormal Reaction: Ecstacy to the alternate history Zipang, Tom Weisser, patron Saint of Asian Trash Cinema, and Yuko Mihara Weisser provide reviews perspective on hundreds of Japanese live-action genre movies. Some material is repeated from the authors' Japanese Cinema: The Essential Handbook. (1-889-28851-9) (Vital Records) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 340pg $19.95 O/A JAPANESE CINEMA ENCYCLOPEDIA: THE SEX FILMS by Thomas Weisser & Yuko Mihara Weisser SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-889288-52-8) (Vital Books) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 600pg, PC $28.00 *************** MUSIC LONDON LIVE TPB by Tony Bacon London, home to the stages where rock legends were made. This extraordinary book tells the fascinating tale of historical venues and shows as recalled by the musicians ‹ stars and unknowns ‹ and the promoters, owners, bouncers, roadies, and fans who made it happen. Rare color photos and an outstanding collection of memorabilia bring it all to life. London Live also explores parallel businesses such as record shops, clothing boutiques, and music publications that grew up alongside this great city¹s rock music scene. (0-87930- 572-X) (Publishers Group West) TPB, 192pg $19.95 PHOTOGRAPHY STAR OF THE MONTH OPTION CLICK by Dave McKean The acclaimed artist who most notably illustrated Neil Gaiman's Sandman series, Arkham Asylum, and provided album cover art for musicians like Alice Cooper and The Rolling Stones, Dave McKean offers this second collection of digitally manipulated photographs, the first of which was the sold-out A Small Book of Black and White Lies. Limited to 3,000 copies. (Allen Spiegel Fine Arts) (0-964206-91-9/STAR08883) MATURE READERS HC $40.00 *************** A TRIP TO BONDAGE IN JAPAN HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Centurian Distributing) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC $29.95 POKÉMON OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKÉMON STRATEGY GUIDE by Jason Rich Video game expert and journalist Jason Rich gives you the scoop on how to improve your performance playing the hottest game sensation since the hey-days of Pac-Man! (Sybex) (0-7821-2503-4) SC $9.99 *************** POP CULTURE THE BUNNY YEARS TPB by Kathryn Leigh Scott A remarkable range of bright and ambitious women launched their careers while working as Playboy Bunnies. Kathryn Leigh Scott¹s memoir is based on over 250 interviews with former Bunnies and her own recollections of working in the New York Club while studying to be an actress. (0-938817-17-5) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 320pg $16.95 INTENSE DEVICE TPB A Journey through Lust, Murder, & the Fires of Hell by Simon Whitechapel Dildos through the ages; the life and crimes of the Marquis de Sade; the literary twilight that is the TV and movie tie-in; the Christian Crusader comics of Jack T. Chick; visions of End Times... These are just some of the sights to be had in Simon Whitechapel¹s tour of a wholly unique and contemporary Hell: part divine, part man-made, completely absorbing. A collection of essays and articles ‹ all of which are published here for the first time ‹ Intensive Devices plunges the reader into a real-life Divine Comedy, where sexual excess, murder, absurdity, and chaos hang heavy beneath human folly and despair. Whitechapel unearths solid gold nuggets in subject matter that is at once fascinating and refreshingly perverse. (0-9523288-9-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 192pg $19.95 MAMMOTH BOOK OF NOSTRADAMUS AND OTHER PROPHETS TPB edited by Damon Wilson Noted expert on the unexplained Damon Wilson selects a fascinating array of examples of foreknowledge: Nostradamus, perhaps the most prolific and accurate of them all; Mother Shipton, the sixteenth century woman who predicted cars and e-mail; Dr. John Dee, Queen Elizabeth¹s court magician; Jeane Dixon, the psychic who predicted the assassination of President Kennedy. Also includes astounding extracts from China¹s I Ching, the Mayan Prophecies, and the Book of Revelation. The Mammoth Book of Nostradamus and Other Prophets will enthrall the believer and rouse the skeptic. (0-7867-0628-7) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 512pg $10.95 LUCIFER RISING TPB by Gavin Baddeley With photographs and artwork from self-described Satanists, this elaborately researched look at the nature of evil sheds light on ‹ and makes light of ‹ popular culture¹s darkest secret. Lucifer Rising includes a history of occult-influenced rock music as well as candid interviews with modern-day Satanists and controversial rock stars who confirm that the dark side is indeed the religion of the rebel. (0-85965-280-7) (Publishers Group West) MATURE READERS TPB, 192pg $16.95 SEX TIPS FROM A DOMINATRIX by Pamela Pierce SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (0-06-039287-8) (Harper Collins Publishers) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg $17.95 ANDY KAUFMAN REVEALED HC by Bob Zmuda Best known for his sweet-natured character Latka on Taxi, Andy Kaufman was the most influential comic of the generation that produced David Letterman, John Belushi, and Robin Williams. Kaufman¹s death from lung cancer at age 35 (he¹d never smoked) stunned his fans and the comic community that had come to look to him as its lightning rod and standard bearer. Bob Zmuda ‹ Kaufman¹s closest friend, producer, writer, and straight man ‹ breaks his twenty-year silence about Kaufman and unmasks the man he knew better than anyone. He chronicles Kaufman¹s meteoric rise, the development of his extraordinary personas, the private man behind the driven actor and comedian, and answers the question most often asked: Did Andy Kaufman fake his own death? (0-316-68123-7) (Warner) (CAUT: 4) HC, 224pg $24.00 PULP HEROES OFFERED AGAIN O/A PULP MAGAZINE THRILLERS by James Van Hise The fifth book in the series Van Hise has been doing on the pulp fiction era, this book includes a long piece by Sam Moskowitz on Shadow editor John L. Nanovic; a massive overview on "Weird Tales in the Thirties"; vintage articles by pulp authors Robert J. Horgan and Richard B. Sale; articles on The Spider, Doc Savage, Captain Future, and other pulp era excitement. Full-color cover by Dave Hoover. (Midnight Graffitti) TPB, 8x11, 192pg $17.95 *************** STAR TREK STAR OF THE MONTH QUOTABLE STAR TREK by Jill Sherwin Words of wit, wisdom, and compelling insight applicable to everyday life from the original series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and eight Star Trek motion pictures have been meticulously researched and collected in this volume. (Pocket Books) (0-671-02457-4/STAR08910) TPB, 320pg $16.00 *************** STAR TREK: ADVENTURES IN SPACE AND TIME TPB by Mary Taylor The book that Star Trek fans demanded: a 20th-Anniversary collection of the very best moments and most memorable scenes from classic Star Trek novels! From Vonda McIntyre¹s The Entropy Effect to Peter David¹s Q Continuum, from the trail-blazing Invasion! miniseries to the shocking revelations of Spock¹s World, here are the classic adventures, the award-winning authors, and the dramatic moments that have made the Star Trek books science fiction¹s all-time bestselling series. Includes the long-awaited Star Trek novel timeline, compiled with the help of the fans. (0-671-03415-4) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 960pg $12.00 STAR TREK: VULCAN¹S HEART by Josepha Sherman & Susan Shwartz In the sequel to the smash New York Times bestseller Vulcan¹s Forge, Ambassador Spock, on the eve of his wedding to beautiful Commander Saavik, undertakes a dangerous mission to the planet Romulus. There, he discovers a society on the verge of collapse ‹ and a deadly plot to ambush the Klingon outpost at Narrendra Three, an attack that will irrevocably alter the galactic balance of power. Aboard the U.S.S. Stargazer, Captain Jean- Luc Picard is ordered into Romulan territory to rescue Spock. But as the ship arrives, events spiral out of control, and Picard is forced to choose: help warn the Klingons, or prevent Spock from doing so. Millions of lives ‹ the fate of the galaxy itself ‹ hinge on the Captain¹s decision. Also available in Audio format. Audio contains two cassettes with an approximate running time of three hours. (0-671-01544-3) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) HC (0-671-01544-3)‹6x8, 448pg $18.00 AUDIO (0-671-04560-1)‹Cassettes $18.00 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE FINAL EPISODE MMPB by Diane Carey After seven years as the highest-rated dramatic show in syndication, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is wrapping up years of continuing storylines in a gigantic two-hour final episode. This is the novelization of the grand finale. (0-671-03476-6) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION DOUBLE HELIX BOOK 1: INFECTION MMPB by John Betancourt A hidden enemy has waged war on the Alpha Quadrant, with biological weapons. Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his U.S.S. Enterprise crew, in the first year of their mission, are dispatched to Archaria III to deliver aid to the virus-plagued planet. But when crew members succumb to the disease they must race to find a cure. (0-671-03255-0) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION DOUBLE HELIX BOOK 2: VECTORS MMPB by Dean Wesley Smith & Kristine Kathryn Rusch Dr. Katherine Pulaski of the U.S.S. Enterprise is on Terok Nor studying a virus that¹s killing off the Bajoran labor force. She must find a cure before ailing ruler Gul Dukat is forced to take the ultimate precaution and destroy the entire planet of Bajor. Set during Star Trek: The Next Generation¹s third season. (0-671-03256-9) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION DOUBLE HELIX BOOK 3: RED SECTOR MMPB by Diane Carey When members of the Romulan royal family are infected with a virus specially designed to target their genetic code, suspicion immediately falls on the Federation. (0-671-03257-7) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.50 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION DOUBLE HELIX BOOK 4: CHIMERA MMPB by John Vornholt Maquis rebels Chakotay, Torres, Seska, and Tuvok fight through a Cardassian blockade to reach the beleaguered planet of Helena in the demilitarized zone and find that both refugees and Cardassians have been struck down by a mysterious plague. (0-671-03477-4) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.50 STAR WARS STAR OF THE MONTH STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE ARCHIVE edited by Stephen J. Sansweet A visual compendium that covers the older Kenner action figures as well as the new Hasbro/Kenner line. Every full-color page features shots of the figures, many with movie stills on which the figure was based, and showcases accessories and the original packaging. Captions enumerate different versions of the figures, providing the exhaustive information required by the serious collector. Includes over 2,000 color photos. (Chronicle) (0-811822-79-6/STAR08890) (CAUT: 4) HC, 192pg $29.95 *************** STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTER WARS BOOK 3: HARD MERCHANDISE by K.W. Jester Boba Fett struggles to survive his powerful enemies' conspiracy against him, Bossk's re- establishment of the bounty hunter's guild, and the shocking outcome of Kuat's machinations. (Bantam) (0-553578-91-X) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) SC, 400pg $5.99 SUPER-HEROES X-MEN & THE AVENGERS: GAMMA QUEST TRILOGY BOOK II MMPB by Greg Cox The greatest super-team ever assembled: the X-Men ‹ mutant protectors of a world that fears and hates them ‹ and the Avengers ‹ Earth¹s mightiest heroes. Now they have put aside their differences to find out who has abducted two of their teammates. With the help of the incredible Hulk, they learn that their foe is the deadly Leader. But the search for the gamma-powered evil genius proves more difficult than the two teams can imagine, for the Leader has the power of the Gamma Sentinels behind him ‹ and another powerful ally besides! (0-425-16989-8) (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN ANIMATED SC by Paul Dini & Chip Kidd Granted unprecedented access to the archives of the Warner Bros. animation studio, Chip Kidd has combined breathtaking photographs by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear, with never-before-seen pre-production and finished artwork. Dini¹s text takes you through the show¹s history, offering entertaining and informative commentary on the series¹ development. Introduction by series producer/designer Bruce Timm. (0-06-107327- X/STAR08899) (Harper Collins Publishers) SC, 9x12, 144pg, FC $25.00 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATMAN ANIMATED HC by Paul Dini & Chip Kidd The hardcover edition of Batman Animated is back in print! (0-06-757531-5) (Harper Collins Publishers) HC, 9x12, 144pg, FC $50.00 *************** TUBE XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: GO QUEST, YOUNG MAN BOOK 1 MMPB by Ru Emerson Seeking fortune, fame, and Gabrielle¹s approval, Joxer signs up for a suspicious quest. But Xena discovers that some unpleasantly familiar faces are involved: Menelaus, the King of Sparta, and a venal priest of Apollo named Avicus. King and priest are up to no good. But what is their plan? And can Xena stop them before the ship of foolish questors sets sail? (0-441-00637-X) (Putnam Publishing Group) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO MMPB by Nancy Holder When a normal, smart, well-balanced student suddenly shoots his family and then himself, Buffy and her gang figure one of the usual suspects ‹ vampires, demons, or witches ‹ must be responsible. But when it turns out that everyday stuff like drugs, pressure, and thwarted love are to blame, Buffy decides to dig a little deeper. (0-671-02635-6) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNNATURAL SELECTION MMPB by Mel Odom Willow¹s babysitting job turns into a nightmare when the baby is switched with an evil changeling. Buffy and the gang must save Willow from the evil faeries plaguing her by unraveling the connection between the infant interloper and artifacts uncovered at a local construction site. (0-671-02630-5) (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 176pg $4.99 VAMPIRE VAMPIRE ARMAND by Anne Rice In the latest novel of The Vampire Chronicles, Anne Rice summons up dazzling worlds to bring the story of Armand ‹ eternally young, with the face of a Botticelli angel. Armand first appeared in all his dark glory more than twenty years ago in the landmark bestseller Interview with the Vampire. Now Armand journeys across the centuries to the Kiev Rus of his boyhood ‹ a ruined city under Mongol domination ‹ and to ancient Constantinople, where Tartar raiders sell him into slavery. And in a magnificent palazzo in the Venice of the Renaissance, Armand becomes emotionally and intellectually in thrall to the great vampire Marius, who masquerades among humankind as a mysterious, reclusive painter and who will bestow upon Armand the gift of vampiric blood. Will the eternally vulnerable and romantic Armand choose twilight immortality over the salvation of his immortal soul? (0- 345-40927-2) (Ballantine Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x8, 400pg $14.95 CLAN NOVEL: VENTRUE MMPB by Gherbod Fleming The fifth of a 13-book series concerning the Kindred ‹ the hugest event ever in the Word of Darkness ‹ reveals the secrets of this hidden world through the eyes of individuals on both sides of a great conflict. The continued existence of all Kindred, from the youngest neonate to the eldest Methuselah, hangs in the balance. Finally, after suffering numerous defeats at the hands of the vile and relentless Sabbat, the Camarilla prepares for war. North American Kindred from a number of fallen cities form a council to plan their reprisals. But can they trust the Ventrue sent by Old World elders to chair this group? And can the Ventrue Jan Peiterzoon trust the others? (1-56504-805-9) (White Wolf Publishing) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $5.99 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: VENTRUE T-SHIRT Following on the heels of Vampire: The Masquerade Revised Edition is the Clan Novel series, each book of which explores one vampire clan. Now, to correspond with the release of each of these novels (and with the new clan artwork in Vampire Revised), comes a series of clan t-shirts. Each full-color shirt boasts artwork by John Van Fleet. (CAUT: 4) LG (WW5862)‹T-shirt $19.95 XL (WW5863)‹T-shirt $19.95 XXL (WW5864)‹T-shirt $22.95 CALENDARS ANGELS AND LINGERIE 2000 MINI CALENDAR SET The perfect stocking stuffer or impulse gift item this holiday season is the Angels and Lingerie Mini Calendar Set. Two stunning 16-month calendars, Angels and Lingerie, featuring some of the world¹s most incredible women and finest glamour photography are packaged together in a handsome foil-stamped and embrossed 2-pocket collector folder which opens in the middle. (Infinity Studios) (CAUT: 1) MATURE AUDIENCES Mini Calendar, 6x12 $9.95 AVENGERS TELEVISION 2000 WALL CALENDAR Imported from England! If you loved The Avengers television show, you'll dig this groovy calendar filled with photos from the series. (5032863001349) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $13.99 BABYLON 5 2000 WALL CALENDAR Babylon 5 may be gone from the airwaves, but the legend continues on this full-color calendar, filled with pictures from the cult classic Sci-Fi series! (5032863001301) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $14.99 BABYLON 5 2000 DIE-CUT CALENDAR More Babylon 5 colro photos, in a specially die-cut calendar for 2000! (5032863001899) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar $14.99 BRUCE LEE 16-MONTH 2000 WALL CALENDAR The Legend that is Bruce Lee encompasses far more than just his film and television work. In fact, with only one television show and five martial arts films, it¹s clear that Bruce Lee was a phenomenon in his own right. The legacy he left behind makes an indelible impression on fans, old and new. His attributes ‹ self-motivation, hard work, and a determination to succeed ‹ will endure as the hallmarks of a man who has inspired generations around the world. (00013) (Avalanche Publishing) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $11.99 DR. WHO 2000 DIE-CUT CALENDARS It's twelve months of Doctor Who excitement for the year 2000 collected in two special die- cut calendars shaped like one of the Doctor's robotic foes, the Dalek, or as his ³Tardis,² shaped like an English Police Call Box. (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) DALEK (5032863001318)‹Calendar $14.99 TARDIS (5032863001325)‹Calendar $14.99 COMIC MASTERS 16-MONTH 2000 WALL CALENDAR Venus, Mona Lisa, Whister¹s Mother ‹ ho hum. Who wants a picture of the mother of someone you don¹t even know staring you in the face for a month? No way! Bring on the real celebrities ‹ Dennis the Menace, Popeye, Hagar the Horrible. Now you¹re talkin¹! (00022) (Avalanche Publishing) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $11.99 HERCULES TV SERIES 2000 WALL CALENDAR It's twelve month's of legendary excitement with Kevin Sorbo and company, from TV's Hercules, The Legendary Journeys! (503286300207) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $11.99 JAMES BOND CLASSIC 2000 WALL CALENDAR Bond, James Bond. From the 1960s to the year 2000, millions of fans around the world have thrilled to the adventures of Her Majesty's #1 "00" agent. Now you can count down the days of the year 2000 with James Bond, his enemies, and the lovely ladies who have crossed his path over the years. (5032863001462) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $11.99 RED DWARF 2000 WALL CALENDAR Madcap adventures among the stars, with that very British humor! Laugh and chuckle all year long with this great calendar. (5032863001585) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $13.99 RED DWARF 2000 DIE-CUT CALENDAR Join Lister, Rimmer, Cat, Kochanski, Kryten and Holly as they travel through the cosmos in search of adventure (and a good curry dish) with this smeggin' good die-cut calendar for the year 2000! (5032863001905) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar $14.99 PIN UP ‹ THE ART OF ELVGREN 16-MONTH 2000 WALL CALENDAR Before the photographer it was the illustrator who gave life, breath, and sensuality to the women in the pages of magazines, advertisements, and calendars. Gil Elvgren is recognized as one of the greatest of all pin-up artists, as his work for corporations such as Coca-Cola and magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post testifies to. The images of this calendar were selected from illustrations Elvgren created for calendar publisher Brown & Bigelow. Matte finish throughout. (00074) (Avalanche Publishing) (CAUT: 1) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x13 $11.99 SPACE 1999 2000 WALL CALENDAR Sure, it's 1999, and unfortunately, we still don't have a Moonbase! But you can relive the future vision of Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson with this Space: 1999 calendar for the year 2000, featuring cast members, vehicles and more! (5032863001370) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar, 12x12 $13.99 THUNDERBIRDS 2000 DIE-CUT CALENDAR The puppet show that is a master study in the use of miniatures and models is now captured in a full-color calendar. (50328633001394) (Slow Dazzle) (CAUT: 1) Calendar $14.99 ASTROLOGY 2000 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Each Zodiac sign is beautifully illustrated by Coral Nault, with the symbols and planet for each sign accompanied by detailed and informative horoscopes on the calendar grid for each month written by Peter J. Williams. (1-55243-377-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12 $11.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1000 EDITIONS THE ULTIMATE BOOK PRINT The latest in a series of posters based on the startling images of Francois Schuitten, one of Europe's very best comic artists. The architecturally complex worlds created by Schuitten make for astounding images. Printed with great care on heavy art paper in Spain, this is a poster you will proud to have in your collection.(133/MEP 435) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available in Spain. Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 LES NAUFRAGES PRINT Victims of a cataclysmic flood are depicted rushing through a huge classically vaulted series of ruins in this classic poster design by Francois Schuitten. This design has been available for several years, but this is its first appearance in Previews. (133/MEP-31) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available in Spain. Print, 28x38, FC $24.95 VOL DE NUIT PRINT Here's another great Schuitten design in which an urban Icarus is about to launch himself from a vertiginous skyscraper. This print has been available for a few years, but this is its first appearance in Previews. (133/MEP-61) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available in Spain. Print, 28x38, FC $24.95 FRENCH COMICS TOMB RAIDER: DARK AEONS HC This hardcover graphic novel represents the first extended comic appearance of Lara Croft, the buxom heroine of the Tomb Raider video game series. If you can't get enough of Lara, here's a chance to check her out in full-color comic format! This is no fly-by-night exploitation, but a serious attempt at capturing the spirit and adventure of the video game, published by Glenat, one of France's top publishing houses. French text. (133) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, FC $19.95 HELLBOY RESIN SCULPTURE KIT With this kit, you can produce the same sculpture of Mike Mignola's Hellboy that was one of last year's best-selling International Section items. The kit comes in seven parts, with special pins to connect the various portions of Hellboy's body. Also included is a special guide to aid in assembly and painting ‹ but this kit is not for novice modelers! (133) (CAUT: 4) Resin Figure Kit $149.00 MOEBIUS EROS PORTFOLIO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Portfolio (x8), 6x8, FC $35.95 TINTIN 2000 AGENDA PLANNER This day-by-day planner gives you plenty of room to write in all your appointments or assignments ‹ and the illustrations of Tintin's trip to the moon add just the right futuristic note to your millennial happenings! This sturdy squarebound 144-page volume features cool rounded corners and great Hergé graphics throughout. (2-930284-05-06) (133) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 144pg, FC $24.95 TINTIN 2000 POCKET AGENDA PLANNER This handy little planner fits in your pocket and still provides room for all your appointments and assignments ‹ plus great graphics from Tintin's lunar adventure! (2- 930284-03-X) (133) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 128pg, FC $9.95 TINTIN 2000 CD CALENDAR This CD-sized calendar features great full-color graphics in very affordable package. (2- 930284-06-04) (133) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 24pg, FC $9.95 TINTIN 2000 STANDARD CALENDAR Here's a standard format (spiral-bound) full-color calendar that's sure to please Tintin fans... and get the next century off on the right foot with a series of delightful illustrations from Tintin's lunar adventures! (2-930284-07-2) (133) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16, 24pg, FC $18.95 TINTIN 2000 LIMITED EDITION CALENDAR For the real Tintin fan who wants the very best, this deluxe calendar includes 12 full-color, 20" x 28" images that are suitable for framing once the year 2001 rolls around. The graphics are spectacular and they are printed on heavy 250-gram art paper and UV coated to protect against fading. Wow! (2-930284-08-0) (133) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 20x28, 26pg, FC $85.00 ITALIAN COMICS ANIME ENCYCLOPEDIA VOL. 3: FANTASY AND HORROR CD-ROM The third volume in this groundbreaking CD-Rom series encompasses the Fantasy/Horror genre: medieval heroes and heroines, evil and not-so-evil vampires, magical worlds, legendary characters ‹ all the fantasy and "scary" productions of the anime universe! Includes sections on more than 60 major characters, with over 300 images and more than 40 minutes of sound and video. Each CD-Rom comes packaged with a 100-page volume of supplementary information. Compatible with both Mac and PC systems ‹ and both the book and the CD-Rom are presented in English, Italian, and French. (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM $39.00 SELEN #39 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Italian language. (6178) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 9x12, 70pg, PC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DIVA AMOUR FOU SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Text in English, French, and Italian. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Honk Kong, and the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 11x13, 100pg, PC $35.95 O/A DIVA BONDAGE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Text in English, French, and Italian. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong and the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 11x13, 100pg, PC $35.95 O/A DIVA CINE SEX STAR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Text in English, French and Italian. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 11x13, 102pg, PC $35.95 O/A DIVA FETISH SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Text in English, French, and Italian. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 102pg, 11x13, PC $35.95 ******************** SPANISH COMICS EL VIBORA #228 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Spanish text. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 KISS COMIX #88 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Spanish text. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.95 BOOKS ON JAPAN JTB's informative Illustrated Book Series continues. This handy series is perfect for new and old otaku alike who crave to learn more about the exciting culture and traditions of Japan. Each pocket-sized guide book covers the culture, tradition and lifestyle of Japan in great detail. Clearly illustrated, highly relevant material which is sure to increase one's understanding and appreciation of Japan. Have "a look into Japan" with you always! All presented in the English language. (42) JAPAN IN YOUR POCKET #4: FESTIVALS OF JAPAN Volume four examines Japanese festivals-colorful, exciting, amusing, solemn, strange, mystical. A wealth of useful facts on 271 festivals, performing arts and annual events is presented in this handy illustrated guide English text. (4-533-00489-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $14.95 JAPAN IN YOUR POCKET #5: MUST-SEE IN KYOTO Kyoto ‹ the source of Japan's history and tradition, scene of drama and legend, playground of emperors and artists, samurai and courtesans. "Kyoto," the fifth in the best- selling series is a plentifully illustrated, clearly written guide to this fascinating ancient capital. English text. (4-533-00528-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $14.95 JAPAN IN YOUR POCKET #6: MUST-SEE IN NIKKO With its magnificent shrines and temples and its breathtaking natural scenery, Nikko, holy and beautiful, home of gods, demons and mountain monks, is a sightseeing area which no visitor to Japan should miss. This handy volume is packed with useful information to make your stay in Nikko as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. English text. (4-533-00529-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $14.95 KODANSHA ENGLISH LIBRARY Here's your chance to experience original Japanese novels and comic stories translated into English. Since Japanese readers are so familiar with these characters and stories, they find it an easier and more inspiring way to learn English. For linguistically-challenged Americans, these volumes are a great way to fully enjoy the Japanese story experience. GON, THE LITTLE FOX No, it's not a story about that mischievous diminutive T-Rex, but a classic story based on a popular Japanese folk tale. Meet Gon, an orphaned little fox who steals an eel from Hyoju, a local villager, but the eels was meant for Hyoju's dying mother. The mother dies without being able to eat her favorite dish and Gon feels terribly sorry. As atonement, Gon starts to bring fish and mushrooms to Hyoju's house each day. A cute and entertaining story with a moral. Includes full-color cel art throughout. Written by Mankichi Niimi, adapted by Sayumi Kawauchi, and translated by Ralph F. McCarthy. English text. (4-7700-277-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 80pg, PC $12.95 THE NEW KINDAICHI FILES BOOK 3 The Shanghai River Demon's Curse ‹ the third illustrated novel penned by Seimaru Amagi, the scripter for the New Kindaichi Files manga serial with illustrations by New Kindaichi manga artist Fumiya Sato. An excellent introduction to the adventures of Hajime Kindaichi, the grandson of Kosuke Kindaichi, one of the most famous detectives in Japan. In real life, he's just an ordinary high school student, but when a crime is committed, he uses his inherited talents to solve each case. Book three sees Hajime and his friend Miyuki travelling to Singapore to meet Miyuki's pen pal, but what awaits them is not her pen pal but another mysterious murder. Translated by Yuriko Tamaki. English text. (4-7700-2409- 6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 232pg, b&w $12.95 MANGA BOOKS BLACK/MATRIX MANGA ANTHOLOGY Based on a consumer platform video game which follows the story of black winged devils who are in eternal conflict with the white winged angels. This anthology collection presents short manga stories produced by fans of the game. Includes 8-pages of full-color illustrations. Japanese text. (4-921066-07-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 168pg, b&w $16.95 CARD CAPTOR SAKURA #8 A new and exciting shojo manga presented by CLAMP (Magic Knight Rayearth). Meet Sakura, a 10-year old school girl who discovers a strange book called "The Clow". Appearing blank at first, a magical creature named Kerberos appears from the book's cover and informs her that the "Clow Cards" have mysteriously disappeared and have to found. As legend has it, these magical cards are said to bring disaster upon the world if they remain scattered. It's up to Sakura, the newly proclaimed "Card Captor," to locate and retrieve them before demons unleash a cataclysmic catastrophe upon the world. Japanese text. (4-06-334049-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 186pg, b&w $7.95 THE CANNON GOD EXAXXION #2 The long-awaited second volume to Kenichi Sonoda's (Gunsmith Cats) newest series is here which follows the story of Hoichi Kano and his battle against alien invaders. In the near future, 10 years after "first contact," a humanoid species called the Faldians have come to Earth and established open relations. Unknown to the people of Earth, the friendship is a facade and the alien's true goal is to colonize Earth. Enter Dr. Kano who discovers their true objectives and creates a special suit of armor for his grandson Hoichi. It's up to Hoichi, along with a bombshell (literally!) girl-type android, and the Exaxxion, a super powerful robot, to save Earth from the scheming Faldians! Classic Sonoda-patented cute and sexy girls along with cool mecha designs are plentiful in this new series. Japanese text. (4-06-314201-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $9.95 D4 PRINCESS PHASE #1 Driss is the third and youngest princess of the Drill Empire. When a princess reaches her 13th birthday she is sent to a foreign country for seven years of combat training in order to qualify as a member of the royal family. Driss chooses the Eastern Country, but she has a secret purpose in mind. She's looking for her eldest sister who mysteriously disappeared and was accused of killing 2,500 people at her coronation. Also includes a character data section. An excellent story and art which follows a girl's rite of passage. Recommended for bishojo fans. Japanese text. (4-07-307916-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 194pg, b&w $9.95 EVA-XXX VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (6094) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #11 (Nov98) SC, 100pg, b&w $17.95 FIRST KISS STORY COMIC ANTHOLOGY A comic anthology based on the popular video game First Kiss Story, a simulation RPG about a young man seeking the first love of his life and his encounters with numerous beautiful shoujo girls. Includes a page of full-color stickers. Japanese text. (4-07-311148- 5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $12.95 FUSHIGI YUUGI #12 A popular shojo manga by Yuu Watase. Meet Miaka and Yui, two schoolgirls who discover an ancient Chinese book in the school library. The introduction reveals the story of a girl who gained the power of the Suzaku and had all of her wishes come true. Now, by reading the book, the legend would begin. Soon Miaka and Yui find themselves transported to the magical and dangerous World of the Four Gods and are caught up in a story of destiny, love, betrayal, and war. A fun story with great art. Japanese text. (4-09- 136222-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 I GOT A POKÉMON! #1 A b&w manga based on the mega hit Gameboy game ‹ Pocket Monsters. The hero of this series is a schoolboy named Shue who seeks to collect all 151 species of Pokémons. Assisting him in his quest is cute little Pikachu and together they get mixed up in all sorts of fun and wacky encounters. Includes four pages of color. Japanese text. (4-09-149501-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 164pg, b&w $8.95 I''S #9 The newest volume in Masakazu Katsura's (Shadow Lady) popular manga series. Follow the story of Seto, who's secretly in love with his best friend Lori, but is too afraid to reveal his love for her. To make matters more complicated, Seto's childhood friend Itsuki, another lovely girl, return from America and Lori believes the two are a couple. Will Seto be able to sort out the mess he's gotten himself into? And is Itsuki "just" a friend after all? Excellent "good girl" artwork and a heartwarming story presented in true Katsura fashion! Japanese text. (4-08-872681-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 KIMAGURE ORANGE ROAD WIDE-BAN EDITION #5 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- 8075-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 340pg, b&w $17.95 KINDAICHI SHOUNEN NO JIKENBO #5 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. (4-06-311960-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 THE LAST MAN #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-06-336789-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 228pg, b&w $9.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO MANGA #4 Meteor Schlachtschiff Nadesico. Kai Asamiya's (Silent Mobius) latest manga series continues. When invading aliens attack Earth's Martian colonies, the Space Navy sends the space battleship Nadesico, for defense. Follow the story of life onboard the battleship which is led by a fun-loving gal named Yurika and her motley crew members. Filled with beautiful girls and cool mechas, not to mention a thrilling adventure-all Asamiya trademarks! Japanese text. (4-04-713257-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 184pg, b&w $10.95 MAZINGER U.S.A. VERSION This generously oversized softcover is a "remake" of the Mazinger story originally published in the U.S. by First Publishing back in 1988. It's the 23rd century and Earth is dangerously polluted with mankind divided into warring factions. Captain Kabuto, a Mazinger pilot, is transferred to a parallel world where giant humans, led by the beautiful Princess Krishna, are fighting against reptilian beasts. Also features a black and white short manga story which ONI initially published in June 1983 issue of Marvel's Epic Illustrated. A must for all Go Nagai fans! Japanese text. (4-06-330072-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x14, 72pg, PC $69.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: CHAR'S COUNTER ATTACK MANGA #1 A b&w manga based on the popular anime movie Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counter Attack (1989) by Hajime Yadate, Yuuki Tomino, and Koichi Tokita. Taking place in U.C.0093, 14 years after the memorable "One Year War", the battle continues as Char and Amuro Ray face off once again. Highly recommended for all Gundam fans. Japanese text. (4-06-323863-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 MORYOKIDEN #2 The Tale of a Monster Princess. The concluding volume of the by Akiyama Tamayo, one of the members of the CLAMP. The story takes place on a feudal world protected by the good witch Mikage against the attacks of the evil witch Reiki. One day Ayaka, Reiki's daughter, meets Kai, the leader of the good guardians, during a massive battle and they're quickly attracted to each other but unaware of each other's true identities. Proving his love for her, Kai breaks the block on the evil power, creates a new confusion and disappears into the land of the dead. Will Ayaka ever meet Kai again? And which force is truly good and which is evil? Recommended for those who enjoy beautiful shojo manga with a Japanesque flair. Includes a full-color fold-out poster. Japanese text. (4-04-852509-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 198pg, b&w $9.95 MYSTERIOUS BOY POCKETBOOK DIGEST EDITION The pocketbook edition to one of the best SF manga stories by the "god of manga" ‹ Osamu Tezuka (Tetsuwan Atom). Meet Sabu-tan, an ordinary elementary school boy, who one day accidentally steps into a four-dimensional world and acquires the power to stop time. Follow Sabu-tan's exciting adventures as he must deal with his newfound powers while trying to save the world from evildoers. Japanese text. (4-09-192264-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 464pg, b&w $12.95 MYSTERIOUS CERES #2 From the creator of Fushigi Yuugi comes Yuu Watase's latest fantasy manga series ‹ Mysterious Ceres (Ayashi no Ceres). Meet Aya Mikage who leads the life of a normal high school student until her 16th birthday when her own family tries to kill her and imprisons her twin brother Aki. Later Aya discovers she's the descendant of the tennyo (a heavenly angel), and when severely shaken she will transform into Ceres. If left to live, she is destined to bring ruin upon the Mikage family. Aya struggles to fight with her destiny and rid herself of Ceres so she can once again become a normal teenage girl. Japanese text. (4- 09-136355-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 NEW ALL PURPOSE CULTURAL CAT GIRL NUKU-NUKU: BIRTH Cat Girl Nuku-Nuku is back! Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes) retells the story of the beautiful android girl with all-new artwork. A mad scientist Kyusaku Natsume creates an android for the purpose of housing a human brain, but an unexpected accident causes him to use the brain of a cat instead and Cat Girl Nuku-Nuku is born! Join the madcap adventures as Nuku-Nuku starts her new life with Kyusaku and his son Ryunosuke. Japanese text. (4- 04-713273-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 132pg, b&w $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RANMA 1/2 #38 The comical adventures of Rumiko Takahashi's popular series comes to a rousing conclusion! Ranma and the gang set off and attempt to seal the magical springs in hopes of putting an end to the unwanted "transformation" curse. Can they succeed? And marvel at the resolution to the relationship between Ranma and Akane ‹ their wedding (the cover kind of gives it away), but will it go off without a hitch? Japanese text. (4-09-123466-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 ******************* RUROUNI KENSHIN #14 Nobuhiro Watsuki's exciting manga series continues. 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. (4-08-872284-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 SAKURA TSUSHIN #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-09-152284-X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 208pg, b&w $9.95 SHOUJO KAKUMEI UTENA #5 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. (4-09-136088-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 STEAM DETECTIVES #6 Kai Asamiya's (Silent Mobius) offbeat series continues. In this tale of a past that never was, set in the Age of Steam, masked dandies, dastardly super-villains, and sentient machines stalk a Japanese Gotham City by night. Will the sharp wits and quick reflexes of mystery solving gumshoe named Narutaki, along with the talented nurse Lin Lin, be enough to thwart the evils and unravel the mysteries of this strange world? Japanese text. (4-08-872692-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 URUSEI YATSURA WIDE-BAN DIGEST EDITION #3 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. (4-09-193183-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 342pg, b&w $10.95 X #12 X/1999. The latest volume of CLAMP's supernatural fighting series is here! The future rests in the hands of one person, Kamai Shirou. The 7 Seals and the 7 Minions gather together and begin the struggle which will decide the fate of mankind. Will Shirou choose to be one of the 7 Seals and save humanity? Or will he choose to become one of the 7 Minions which will cause the Earth's destruction in 1999? He must choose, but anger and revenge makes the choice unclear. The world's future, along with the fate of Kamui, the Seals, the Minions and many others are all part of the thrilling story of X. Japanese text. (4-04-924770-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 202pg, b&w $7.95 ANIME BOOKS COWBOY BEBOP COMPLETE TYPE III FILM BOOK Presented by Newtype Film Books, part three presents episodes 12 through 15 of the unique cable TV anime series Cowboy Bebop. Follow the adventures of bounty hunters in A.D. 2020 ‹ Meet Spike Spiegel, a cool young martial artist; Jet Black, a former policeman who loves flowers and animals; FayeValentine, a beautiful gambler; and Ein, the 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. (4-04-853025- 9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 96pg, PC $13.95 GALAXY FRAULEIN YUNA OFFICIAL COMPLETE DATA BOOK All of your favorite characters from the exciting Galaxy Fraulein Yuna anime are examined in this official softcover data book. Features full-color images of the main characters as well as the supporting cast; production storyboards; character and weapon model sheets; and more. Japanese text. (4-07-310090-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 240pg, PC $52.95 LOST UNIVERSE ANIME COMIC #1 A cel art comic for the highly anticipated Lost Universe anime show from Hajime Kanzaka and Shoko Yoshinaka-the creative team behind the Slayers: Legend of Darkness. Galactic adventurer and trouble-subcontractor Kane Blueriver is the best there is when settling disputes, especially with this ultra-high-performance spaceship, Sword Breaker, and its powerful weapons system called the "Psy-Blade." The first volume covers episodes 1 through 10 in full color. Japanese text. (4-8291-8042-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 144pg, FC $17.95 POCKET MONSTERS FILM COMIC #12 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 45 through 48 with full-color cel art and includes a character guide. Japanese text. (4-09-149411-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 176pg, FC $13.95 ILLUSTRATION BOOKS CHIE SHINOHARA PRESENTS ANATOLIA ILLUSTRATIONS This handsome oversized (11" x 14") softcover volume features 32 full-page color illustrations by the talented Chie Shinohara, and comes in its own cardboard slipcase. A very colorful anime take on life in ancient Mesopotamia. Minimal Japanese text. (4-09- 199613-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x14, 64pg, FC $45.95 YARU-DRA WORKSHEET BOX SET Yaru-Dora (Do-It-Yourself Drama) is a PlayStation game series created by Production I.G. (the animation production company responsible for Ghost in the Shell, Evangelion the Movie, and Patlabor). The first four releases ‹ Spring: Embracing/Summer: Double Cast/Autumn: Sampaguita/Winter: Snow Flower ‹ sold almost a million units combined. The secret of their success lies in the quality of the animation, and this boxed set collects original pictures of the anime sequences, character worksheets and various other production files. Most images are published for the first time anywhere, including original pictures by Masamune Shirow (Ghost in the Shell), the character designer for "Sampaguita." This collector's delight offers finely reproduced original pictures and covers all four releases of the Yaru-Dora series. The main features are: Artwork section (15pgs) of illustrations used for the CD-ROM jackets and the original illustrations specially created for this box set; Character worksheets (147pgs/b&w) including Shirow's original manuscript for Sampaguita; Anime scenes (62pgs); Background paintings (16pgs); Creator messages; The making of Yaru-Dora (4pgs); and Game stories (16pgs). Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Box set, PC $59.95 PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS PLEASURE BLUE HIROKO ANZAI PICTORIAL HC This gorgeous pictorial book focuses on the beauteous Hiroko Anzai, who is photographed in all types and colors of swimwear. Photographer Yorihito Yamaguchi outdoes himself and his work is superbly reproduced on heavy coated paper. The deluxe hardcover sports a full-color dust jacket. (4-8211-2264-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 100pg, FC $54.95 "S" PHOTOGRAPHY KUMIKO TAKEDA HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4-89778-075-6) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 130pg, PC $72.95 MISC. BOOKS ANIME CG TECHNIQUES WONDERLAND A handy step-by-step guidebook focusing on the creation of bishojo computer graphics and featuring tips by seven of the top Japanese CG creators who publish their works on the internet. Also includes full-color image galleries as well as the URL's of the CG creator's websites. Japanese text. (4-7661-1086-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 146pg, FC $34.95 FIND LOVE 2: RHAPSODY VISUAL BOOK A softcover visual book dedicated to the mature PC game Find Love 2. Filled with tons of full-color images of the sensuous female characters who just happen to be wearing provocative short school uniforms or just parading around in their sexy lingerie. Includes character information, an original art gallery, merchandise information and more. Japanese text. (4-7669-3143-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 128pg, FC $42.95 G-TASTE (MOVING) MINI BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3), FC $24.95 HOW TO DRAW PRETTY GIRLS Learn how to draw those pretty manga style girls with this latest "how-to" book featuring a detailed step-by-step guide for creating your perfect manga style bishojo companion. Includes face, body, pose, action, perspectives, hair styles, dress/costume tips as well as various modes of dress, shower/bath scenes and much more. Minimal Japanese text and the step-by-step pictures make it easy to follow and learn. Highly recommended for aspiring manga artists. Japanese text. (4-7661-1034-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $24.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: IRON MAIDEN STORY BOOK A softcover collection examining Studio Gainax's first Evangelion computer game Koutetsu No Girlfriend ‹ an independent story serving as a side plot to the TV series, set in the past when Touji has not yet become an EVA-Pilot, but Asuka has already been in Tokyo-3. This storybook features full-page illustrated yearly calendar pages (1999-2015), detailed story synopses, material of Iron Maiden, a premium goods list, and more. Full- color throughout. Japanese text. (4-04-707026-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 128pg, FC $29.95 POCKET MONSTERS CRAFT DX KIT #3 Here's your chance to create even more cool Pokémons out of colorful construction paper. Assemble all your favorite creatures with this marvelous kit imported directly from Japan. Includes full-color sheets for six Pocket Monsters ‹ Dewgong (087); Poliwag (060); Lapras (131); Staryu (120); and Blastoise (009). Also includes a full-color 20-page illustrated comic instruction booklet. (4-09-295213-9) (CAUT: 4) Craft Kit, 8x12, FC $16.95 POCKET MONSTERS: PLAY WITH STICKERS Fun for all! Have a ball with this softcover book featuring 203 pieces of colorful Pokémon stickers. You can stick them on the special pages in the book or anywhere! Also features full-color cel art and information on various Pocket Monsters and characters of the exciting anime. Japanese text. (4-09-110840-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 46pg, PC $13.95 VIRTUAL BEAUTY COLLECTION 3: HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BISHOJO Special Lower Price! The third 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 program; images; and HMTL 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, 208pg, PC $35.95 WHERE'S POKÉMON? HC It's the Pocket Monster version of the popular "Where's Waldo" book series. Are you up to the challenge of finding cute little Pikachu and his fellow Pocket Monsters hidden amongst crowds of Pokémons? Plenty of fun packaged in a dust-jacketed hardcover presentation. Japanese text. (4-09-727281-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 23pg, FC $16.95 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #254 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 AUGUST 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 AUGUST 1999 An excellent monthly anime magazine published by Sony Magazines. 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 AUGUST 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 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #19 The latest issue covering both American and Japanese figures, toys, and miscellaneous merchandise items. This issue's feature articles spotlight Star Wars and the 40th anniversary of Barbie. Other articles cover Furbies, Micronauts, Star Trek, Genecon Tiger Captain, various Banprestro toys and much more. Japanese text. (4-8465-2198-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 176pg, PC $17.95 HOBBY JAPAN JULY 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. 13 This latest issue providing news and photos of the newest Japanese collectibles. Features coverage on various Japanese toys such as Gamera 3, Cyborg Double Nine, Pokémon, Ultraman, and more. Also includes a small section dedicated to American toys such as A Bug¹s Life, James and the Giant Peach, and Star Trek. Japanese text. (4-19-720075-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 114pg, PC $13.95 HYPER PLAYSTATION SEPTEMBER 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 AUGUST 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 AUGUST 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 $7.95 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 UK. BUG BUG CG AUGUST 1999 Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.95 CANDY CLUB AUGUST 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 LEMON CLUB AUGUST 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 MANGA BUMP AUGUST 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PA PI PO AUGUST 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PASOCOM PARADISE CHAT AUGUST 1999 Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $15.95 PENGUIN CLUB AUGUST 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 YOUNG JAMBO AUGUST 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 COMPACT DISCS BUBBLEGUM CRISIS TOKYO 2040 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK II IMPORT CD If you couldn't get enough of the first soundtrack then you'll enjoy this seond one featuring more cyberpunk sounds of Megalo City from Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040. Composed by Kouichi Korenaga, the lead guitarist for the Japanese band "Rebecka." Japanese language. (42/VICL-60238) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $44.00 SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN SOUNDTRACK IMPORT CD This Japanese import CD soundtrack features music written for, and inspired by, Serial Experiments lain ‹ the enrapturing anime program. Fourteen tracks of vocals and guitar- heavy music featuring the raspy vocals and acoustic guitar work of Japanese Pop sensation Nakaido "Chabo" Reichi. Includes the ending theme to lain. Total running time of 49:19 minutes. Japanese language. (8682/PICA-1178) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $30.00 SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN SOUNDTRACK‹CYBERIA MIX IMPORT CD A second import CD soundtrack featuring music written for, and inspired by, Serial Experiments lain. Twelve tracks of sound effects and background music composed in a creepy mix of techno and industrial styles that suitably match the atmosphere of lain. Also includes the haunting, memorable opening theme sung by Boa (in English). Total running time of 61:38 minutes. Japanese language. (8682/PICA-1179) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $28.00 CD-ROMS FATAL RELATIONS CD-ROM (WIN95) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows95; 486SX-33MHz; 8MB RAM; Double-Speed CD-ROM; Windows95 Compatible Sound Card; Mouse. (7865/HS001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $35.00 IMMORAL STUDY SENARIO 1 CD-ROM (WIN95/98) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. System Requirements: Microsoft Windows95/98; Pentium75MHz processor or higher; 16MB RAM or higher; CD-ROM; Hard disk with available space of 8MB or higher; Mouse. (7865/HSSC-006) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.95 RUNAWAY CITY CD-ROM (PC) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. System Requirements: Windows/DOS-based PC; 486 or better processor; 16MB RAM CD-ROM; Soundblaster PRO or 100% compatible sound card. Playing time approximately 7-10 hours. (7865/HS001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $35.00 MERCHANDISE Apparel SAILOR MOON ENAMEL PIN SET A mix of five different pins of the adorable Sailor Moon and friends. Each enamel covered pin is 11/2-inches in diameter and features shining jewel-like colors. Assortments may differ but all will contain five different Sailor Moon enamel pins. (133/SMPSO1) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $14.95 BASTARD!! T-SHIRT Fans of this exciting manga series will love to see their tough as nails hero on this black, 100% cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS39) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 DARK STALKERS T-SHIRT The fetching Morrigan certainly looks good as a "Vampire Savior" on this dark blue, 100% cotton shirt. (133/NUTS43) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 DEVILMAN T-SHIRT Go Nagai's satanic super hero will look great on your chest in this full frontal design printed on a black, 100% cotton garment. (133/NUTS41) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 X/1999 T-SHIRT Here's a stunning design from one of CLAMP's most popular manga titles, X/1999. Get one to remember this penultimate year of the second millennium. Full-color, full frontal design on a striking red 100% cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS42) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 BAMBOO BLINDS SAILOR MOON BAMBOO SCROLL #1 Give your room that something special with this officially licensed Sailor Moon "bamboo" venetian blind featuring an enchanting full-color image of perky Sailor Moon. (4426/IM021) (CAUT: 4) FC, 36x44 $27.00 Coin Banks PIKACHU II FIGURAL COIN BANK #3 It's the third in a series of cool Pikachu figural coin banks! This time little Pikachu has his arms down to his side, but he's still willing to guard over your precious savings. Measures 6-inches tall and comes fully painted. (6094/606046) (CAUT: 4) Bank $17.95 PIKACHU 4-INCH FIGURAL COIN BANK For those of you who don't save your money very well, then this cute four inch coin bank of Pikachu is just for you! Comes fully-painted. (6094/ABX-001) (CAUT: 4) Bank $9.50 Keychains NEON GENESIS EVANGELION KEYCHAIN SET A set of six PVC keychains featuring the popular heroines from Neon Genesis Evangelion. Each figure measures approximately 5" long and are fully colored. (6094/4293) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #9 (Sep98) Set (x6) $24.00 Models KITTY CAT ANIME GIRL KNEELING RESIN MODEL KIT Are your modeling skills up to taming this cute and perky anime lass? Kneeling and awaiting your magic touch, this sexy swimming-pooled eyed beauty is presented in 1:6 scale and comes unpainted. Assembly is required. (6094/213) (CAUT: 4) Kit $34.00 LUM ON SOFA RESIN MODEL KIT Decked out in a cute bunny outfit, Rumiko Takahashi's beloved creation looks bedazzling as ever as she sits and poses just for you! Impressive 1:4 scale, comes unpainted and assembly required. (6094/0600) (CAUT: 4) Kit $79.00 URD W/ SUNGLASSES SUPER-DEFORMED RESIN MODEL KIT Measuring a diminutive 4-inches tall, Ah! My Goddess' love goddess is given the super- deformed treatment with this cute model kit. Comes unpainted and assembly is required. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Kit $20.00 Mouse Pads CAPTAIN HARLOCK MOUSEPAD The good captain appears against a star field background accompanied by an outlined image of the Space Cruiser Yamato. Full-color and measures 8" x10". (133/NUMP05) (CAUT: 4) Mouse Pad $9.95 CD GIRLS MOUSE PAD Skillfully guide your mouse over these lovely gals from the adult orientated PC game CD Girls. Full-color measuring 8"x71/2 ". (7865/HSMP04) (CAUT: 4) Mouse Pad $15.00 KOTOBUKI MOUSE PAD This mouse pad features a colorful image from the popular Kotobuki CD-ROM game. Measures 8"x71/2 " and features a full-color image. (7865/HSMP01) (CAUT: 4) Mouse Pad $15.00 GHOST IN THE SHELL MOUSE PAD Few artists are better at depicting either guns or girls than Masamune Shirow, and his interest in the dsytopic cyber-future makes his images perfect for mouse pads. Full-color measuring 7" x 9". (6094/ABX-007) (CAUT: 4) Mouse Pad $15.00 Playing Cards DRAGONBALL Z FOIL PLAYING CARDS Play your favorite card games with this cool deck of foil enhanced playing cards decorated by images from the popular Dragonball Z anime. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 1/2" x 3 3/8", with rounded corners. (4426/IM7001) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $6.95 FINAL FANTASY VIII PLAYING CARDS #1 Get in the game of things and pick up this deck of cards featuring stunning art from the magnificent PlayStaion game Final Fantasy VIII. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 1/2" x 3 3/8", with rounded corners. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 SAILOR MOON FOIL PLAYING CARDS #2 Another exciting foil enhanced deck of Sailor Moon playing cards decorated with the image of Queen Serenity along with Artemis and Luna on the card backs. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 1/2" x 3 3/8", with rounded corners. (4426/IM1004) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $6.95 Posters FINAL FANTASY VIII POSTER #1 Here's a great image from the latest installment in the Final Fantasy saga featuring Squall Leonhart and his mighty "gunblade." Full-color horizontal style poster printed on heavy coated paper. (6094/1020) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 LUM BLUE STAR POSTER This striking mini-poster features Rumiko Takahashi's lovely Lum pictured against a colorful galactic backdrop. (133/NUM114) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 14x20, FC $4.95 POCKET MONSTERS POSTER #10 Originally appearing as the cover to the Pocket Monsters Film Comic #6 this full-color laminated poster features Ash, Misty along with Pikachu having a fun old time riding atop Butterfree. (6094/2964) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 RANMA 1/2 POSTER #5 It's Summer and the girls of Ranma 1/2 are showing off the latest swimwear fashions on this full-color laminated poster. Ooh-la-la! (6094/2898) (CAUT: 4). Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 SAILOR MOON POSTER #6 A full-color poster presenting the endearing image of Sailor Moon comforting her daughter from the future, Chibi Moon. (4426/IM022) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x21, FC $4.95 Puzzles NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: REI 100-PIECE PUZZLE A 100-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring the lovely heroine Rei of the popular Neon Genesis Evangelion anime along with a EVA looming in the background. Once assembled, this full- color image measures 10" x 15". (6094/100-125) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle, 10x15, FC $7.95 POCKET MONSTERS ASSEMBLE! 100-PIECE PUZZLE It's Pikachu and his Pocket Monster buddies giving you a warm greeting on this wonderful and challenging 100-piece puzzle. Full-color horizontal image. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle, 15x10, FC $7.95 Stickers NEON GENESIS EVANGELION STICKER SHEET #7 This sheet features 12 colorful stickers from the highly popular anime series. (6094/C51) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 POCKET MONSTERS STICKER SHEET #7 Display your favorite Pocket Monsters with this sheet featuring 15 full-color stickers of Pikachu and pals. (6094/C80) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 POCKET MONSTERS STICKER SHEET #8 You can never have enough Pokémon stickers to decorate your notebooks! This sheet features 14 full-color stickers. (6094/PS205) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 POCKET MONSTERS GIANT STICKER PACK A pack of eight cool Pokémon stickers featuring some of your favorite characters including Pikachu. Each 5" x 5" sheet features a large full-color sticker cut to the shape of each character. (6094) Stickers (x8) $7.95 POCKET MONSTERS LASER CARD STICKER PACK #3 A pack of nine different reflective foil "laser" sticker cards featuring various Pokémon creatures. The backs all feature additional artwork. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Pack (x9) $3.50 Toys/Figures PIKACHU VIBRATING PLUSH FIGURE Pull the "magic" string and this six inch Pikachu plush sends out a plethora of soothing good vibrations. Is poor Pikachu pulsating out of fear or vibrating in pleasurable reaction to your constant attention? Way cool! (6094) (CAUT: 4) Plush $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN NOTE: The Pocket Monsters Mini Wind-Up Model Kit Assortment offered in the Previews Vol. IX #2 (Feb98) has been canceled. Individual kits will now be offered and were originally offered in Previews Update #371. O/A POCKET MONSTERS MINI WIND-UP MODEL KITS Start your own Pokémon collection with these cool TOMY (Japan) produced mini wind-up model kits. These easy to assemble kits measure approx. 21/2-inches tall when assembled. Choose from Mewtwo; Naminori Pikachu (on surf board); Pikachu; and Clefairy (a.k.a. Pippi). Each kit is molded in color and comes pre-painted. Quantities are limited and allocations may occur. (8193) (CAUT: 4) CLEFAIRY‹Model Kit (007) $9.25 MEWTWO‹Model Kit (010) $9.25 NAMINORI PIKACHU‹Model Kit (011) $9.25 PIKACHU‹Model Kit (003) $9.25 ******************* Wall Scrolls AKIRA WALL SCROLL #3 The Creation. Celebrate one of the all-time classic animation movies with this full-color cloth wall hanging comprised of various anime scenes from Akira. The perfect decoration for any room in your otaku bachelor pad. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 DRAGONBALL Z WALL SCROLL #14 All of your favorite Z Fighters are assembled and making their presence known on this colorful cloth wall hanging. (4426/IM40010) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 FINAL FANTASY VIII WALL SCROLL #3 Final Fantasy VIII's aloof hero, Squall Leonhart, stands proudly and displays his mighty "gunblade" weapon on this full-color cloth wall hanging. The perfect addition to your otaku hideout! (6094/CL411) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 POCKET MONSTERS WALL SCROLL #7 Cute little Pikachu shines takes center stage over his fellow Pocket Monsters on the front of this terrific full-color Pokémon cloth wall hanging. (6094/CL403) CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 POCKET MONSTERS WALL SCROLL #8 This attractive full-color cloth wall hanging features the "Pocket Monsters" logo decorated with individual Pokémons for each letter. Horizontal image. (6094/LC385) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 44x33, FC $19.95 SAILOR MOON WALL SCROLL #6 A'hoy matey! Our perky blonde super-heroine assumes a nautical look in this sassy full- color cloth wall hanging. Hang this beauty today and you'll impress your fellow otaku! (4426/IM023) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 Misc. Items NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BUTTON SET Neon Genesis fans will love this two button set that come shrink-wrapped on an Evangelion decorated cardboard backer. The larger button (2" in diameter) will feature random artwork of your favorite characters/scenes while the second smaller button is of the NERV logo. (6094/ABX-006) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $11.95 POCKET MONSTERS BADGE BUTTONS Display your affections for Pocket Monsters with your very own 2-inch round button featuring full-color art of various Pokémon art. Buttons can feature up to four possible random designs. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Button $3.00 POCKET MONSTERS COLORING BOOK #2 Pikachu and his Pokémons pals grace the cover of this 16-page coloring book. He's your chance to break out the crayons and test your artistic abilities to the limits! (6094/CB3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 16pg, b&w $4.95 PIKACHU 3-PIECE MINI PENDANT SET You will want to get all three of these adorable little Pikachu pendants! Each figure, measuring approximately 1 3/4" - 2" tall, has separately articulated tail and priceless expressions.. (6094/ABX-004) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $9.95 PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #3 A set of five full-color laminated trading card sized (2 1/2² x 3 1/2²) pictures featuring images of the beautiful Sailor Scouts from the popular Sailor Moon series. Images taken from various sources. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 SAKURA WARS LAMINATED IDOL CARD SET #2 A set of five trading card sized (2 1/2² x 3 1/2²) laminated pictures featuring images from the Sakura Wars OAV series. Images taken from various sources. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $4.95 Trading Cards MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH T/C BOX A magical world is in need of deeds from the Magical Knights. Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are summoned and obliged to join forces in this mystical series from the popular Clamp group of female manga creators. This collection includes 45 regular cards plus 3 special chase cards. Each pack contains 6 cards, and there are 25 packs per box. SRP is $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI YOU'RE UNDER ARREST T/C BOX Kosuke Fujishima, artist/writer of You're Under Arrest (published in the U.S. by Dark Horse), has created the fetching couple of cops in the history of the world-and this series of 45 regular cards plus 3 special chase cards is a great keepsake from a great series. Each pack contains 6 cards and there are 25 packs in every box. SRP is $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI TRADING CARDS COOL COLLECTIBLES OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ³THE CHOSEN ONE² CHASE CARD SET Don¹t miss out on these nine official, different, full-color chase cards depicting Sarah Michelle Gellar as ³The Chosen One!"(145) Set PI O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ³HOW TO KILL A VAMPIRE² CHASE CARD This is your chance to collect this rare, official, most-difficult-to-obtain Buffy The Vampire Slayer chase card featuring Buffy¹s best slayer techniques! (145) Card PI **************************** PLANET OF THE APES ARCHIVES TRADING CARD SET Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the first Planet of the Apes movie! This 90-card full- color set contains thrilling scenes from all five Planet of the Apes movies as well as previously unpublished photos, behind-the-scenes sketches, and paintings. Includes a bonus rare Planet of the Apes promo card! (145) Set (x91) PI PLANET OF THE APES ARCHIVES "RODDY REVEALED" CHASE CARDS Four different full-color chase cards of star Roddy McDowall ‹ one card from each of the four Planet of the Apes movies he starred in. (145) Set (x4) PI PLANET OF THE APES POSTER GALLERY CHASE CARD SET Nine different chase cards featuring spectacular Planet of the Apes movie poster images from around the world! (145) Set (x9) PI PLANET OF THE APES "THE FUTURE OF LIBERTY" COPPERWORKS CHASE CARD One of the very rare Copperworks chase cards featuring the famous movie scene ‹ The Statue of Liberty in the Year 3972. (145) Card PI ORIGINAL 1968 STAR TREK CIGAR BAND SET This rare set was issued over 30 years, but was never distributed in the U.S. This set of twelve different full-color (approximately 2" x 1") photo image cigar bands features five different Captain Kirks, three different Spocks, one each of Dr. McCoy, Lt. Uhura, the U.S.S. Enterprise, and more. Bands are in beautiful mint condition. (145) Set (x12) PI STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE MEMORIES FROM THE FUTURE CARD SET Includes all 99 all cards from the Fleer card series and one checklist. Get 'em before the Deep Space Nine series ends and becomes just a memory. Hand collated. (8394) Set (x100) PI STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE MEMORIES FROM THE FUTURE "GREATEST ALIEN RACES" CHASE CARD SET The nine-card chase card set from the Fleer card series. Many alien beings have come and gone through the Deep Space Nine station, but only nine made it to the chase card set! (8394) Set (x9) PI STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE MEMORIES FROM THE FUTURE "GREATEST LEGENDS" CHASE CARD SET Not just alien travelers, but the legends of Deep Space Nine are featured in this nine-card chase set. All nine together in one set. (8394) Set (x9) PI STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE MEMORIES FROM THE FUTURE "GREATEST SPACE BATTLES" CHASE CARD SET With some of the coolest space battle scenes in the entire franchise, it was hard to select just nine for the Fleer chase card series. Now, all nine have been collected in one convenient set (8394) Set (x9) PI STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE MEMORIES FROM THE FUTURE CARD BINDER The full-color collectors album designed to hold all the Deep Space Nine: Memories from the Future cards. (8394) Album PI STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE MEMORIES FROM THE FUTURE SIGNED AUTOGRAPHED CARDS Six full-color cards featuring the signatures of all the stars and colorful supporting characters. Get them before the Ferengi hoard them all. Available are Armin Shimmerman (Quark), René Auberjonois (Odo), Alexander Siddig (Dr. Bashir), Terry Farrell (Jadzia Dax), Nana Visitor (Kira), and Cirroc Lofton (Jake Sisko) (8394) ARMIN SHIMMERMAN (A2)‹Card PI RENÉ AUBERJONOIS (A5)‹Card PI ALEXANDER SIDDIG (A1)‹Card PI TERRY FARRELL (A6)‹Card PI NANA VISITOR (A4)‹Card PI CIRROC LOFTON (A3)‹Card PI STAR TREK INSURRECTION: MOVIE REEL CARD COLLECTION Originally distributed only in theaters of the South Pacific Rim Region. Four full-color 2" x 7" Star Trek: Insurrection Movie Reel cards ‹ with two photos per card. Featuring actual footage from the movie. Also includes a bonus Movie Reel card with four photos and a full-color movie montage. (145) Set (x5) PI STAR WARS EPISODE I WIDEVISION CARD SET The whole set of 80 full-color super deluxe 2 1/2" x 4 3/4" Widevision cards with scenes from the new movie, Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace. (145) Set (x80) PI STAR WARS EPISODE I FOIL STAMPED CHASE CARD SET This 40-card Widevision (2 1/2" x 4 3/4") foil-stamped Widevision Chase cards contain the following four subsets of ten cards each ‹ Jedi (young Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, and other Jedi knights), Sith, Battles, and Pod Race (Heart-stopping images from the space-age drag race). (145) Set (x40) PI STAR WARS FAN CLUB FACTORY SET Never released for U.S. distribution, this six-card factory set contains a full-color image and bio for six of the of the most popular Star Wars characters. Produced in 1997. (8394) Set (x6) PI WACKY PACKAGES ALBUMS 1-4 Take your treasured Wackys out that old shoebox, and put them in these four full-color card albums (four series per album for all 16 series) made just for them. Designed by Wacky Packages artist Jay Lynch, each album features a montage of Wacky Packages stickers on the front, a checklist, and when the volumes are put together, they spell Wacky Packages on the back! (790) Album $16.95Ea. X-FILES/TARGET SPECIAL COUPON CARD: VIDEO SEASON 1 & X- FILES MOVIE Originally distributed in Target Stores of the South Pacific Rim Region. This large-format 4" x 5" double sided coupon card shows FBI Special Agents Mulder and Scully. (145) Set PI Yankee Clipper, Joe DiMaggio BASEBALL'S GREATEST COLLECTIONS SET (HITTERS, SLUGGERS, AND PITCHERS) Originally released by TCMA in 1882, this 135-card set features the entire three subsets of Baseball's Greatest Hitters, Baseball's Greatest Sluggers, and Baseball's Greatest Pitchers (45 cards per subset). Featuring great baseball players like Joe DiMaggio, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Micky Mantle, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, Don Drysdale, Satchel Paige, Christy Mathewson, Whitey Ford, and many, many more. (145) Set (x135) PI 1984 SUPER CHAMPIONS OF BASEBALL SET Rated Scarce! These 1984 cards are unique black and white cards modeled after the 1953 Bowman Baseball card. The 20-card set includes Joe DiMaggio, Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Stan Musial, Jackie Robinson, Ty Cobb, Sandy Koufax, Roberto Clemente, Bill Dickey, Duke Snider, Carl Hubbell, Willie Mays, Pie Traynor, Yogi Berra, Brooks Robinson, Walter Johnson, Hank Aaron, and Eddie Mathews (145) Set (x20) PI OFFICIAL JOE DIMAGGIO/BABE RUTH 1ST CARD REPRINT Each numbered set reproduces two different super rare, black and white cards ‹Joe DiMaggio's first card 1933, a Zeenut card showing him as a San Francisco Seal player. The other is Babe Ruth's first professional card issued in 1914. The originals would be worth over $50,000 ‹ if they could be found! Limited to 5,000. Set (x2) PI J.D. MCCARTHY SET Issued in 1986, and based on the 1969 Topps baseball cards, this set includes Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Sandy Koufax, Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Carl Yastrzemski, Casey Stengel, Whitey Ford, Duke Snider, Ernie Banks, Brooks Robinson, Eddie Mathews, Robin Roberts, and nine other superstar players. 24 cards per set. Set (x24) PI **************** SPORTS CARDS BLEACHERS ALLAN IVERSON 23KT GOLD LEGACY ROOKIE CARD Guess who's leading the NBA in scoring this season? It's none other than...rookie Alan Iverson! A rookie season like that deserves to be enshrined in gold, and nothing's better than a hand-etched, limited-edition 23kt gold-sculptured card! Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Comes numbered and in a clear acrylic holder. Card PI RYAN EXPRESS 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED DIE CUT CARD SET A limited edition of five matched numbered set including Seven No Hitters, 5714 Career Strikeouts, 324 Career Wins, Uniform #34, and Ryan Express to Cooperstown. Now, that's quite a party train! Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Comes numbered and in a clear acrylic holder. Limited to 5,714. Set (x5) PI FLEER FLEER 1999 FLAIR SHOWCASE BASEBALL CARDS Back for a third season, the 1999 Flair Showcase series features three levels, with the top level printed on plastic and serially numbered. All cards will feature high-quality Flair Showcase graphics including blended photos on the front and heavy-duty stats on the back. The series showcases 144 top players with one card per level, the Legacy (99 numbered cards of 144 players) and Masterpiece (1 each of 144 players) parallel set and two inserts ‹ 1,000 Wave of the Future and 500 Measure of Greatness. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI HOOPS 1999 PREMIERE WNBA CARDS The ladies come to town in this 110 card set which includes 84 Player Cards, ten Future Phenomenons, ten League Leaders, six Postseason Rewinds, and two checklists. Inserts are scheduled to include eight Building Blocks (1:4 packs), twelve Talk of the Town (1:12 packs), ten Award Winners (1:24 packs), and signed Autographics. 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI 1999 SKYBOX METAL UNIVERSE FOOTBALL The set that takes sports stars to another world has arrived for the NFL! Featuring full- coverage foil and player name embossing, collectors can also expect to see a nice variety of 1999 rookies. Inserts will include a nice mix of plastic cards, full holofoil cards, and the return of Autographics. 8 cards per box. 24 packs per box. Box PI 1999 SKYBOX PREMIUM BASEBALL CARDS Catch the fever! Announcing the long-awaited premiere edition of SkyBox Premium Baseball cards, a comprehensive basic set with a host of creative inserts including Autographics Baseball ‹ autographed cards from baseball's best including J.D. Drew and Scott Rolen. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI HORSE STAR CARDS JOCKEY TRADING CARDS Featuring the leading jockeys (mal eand female) from around the country, both male and female, and both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred riders. This collection shows some of the most notable victories including Kent Desormeaux on Real Quiet at the Kentucky Derby, Jerry Bailey on Horse of the Year Skip Away, and Pat Day on Awesome Again at the Breeders' Cup Classic. 10 cards per pack. 30 packs per box. Box PI JOCKEY 1999 COMPLETE CARD SET Get all 220 cards in the series packed in a shrink wrapped box. Set (x220) PI KENTUCKY DERBY 1999 ED CARDS This series chronicles the rich history of the Kentucky Derby. From the inaugural winner Aristides in 1875 to the present (1998's Real Quiet), the cards present the story of the world's most famous horse race. 9 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI RACING CHAMPIONS WHEELS 1999 NASCAR CARDS Win a trip to the Winston Cup or the Busch Grand National. Find the hobby-only Race Fest 2000 card, and you'll instantly win a trip to either race as a guest of Wheels, and where you'll get a chance to tour the pit row and garage areas! Other inserts of the 80-card base set include Flag Chasers featuring real race-used flags from the Daytona 500, Custom Shop (choose a card design in plastic, foil, or paper), High Groove track-shaped cards, clear plastic Circuit Breakers, and foil die-cut Runnin'n'Gunnin', Wheels Authentic Autographs, Custom Shop and the C-H-A-M-P-I-O-N redemption ‹ collect all nine letters to redeem a 22kt Gold 1998 Champions set. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI PACIFIC PACIFIC 1999 MLB REVOLUTION CARDS Redesigned for 1999 with 150 base cards, and the etching, embossing, and two foils that have become a trademark. Scheduled to include rookie inserts. 3 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI PACIFIC 1999 NFL PARAMOUNT CARDS Two-hundred and fifty (250) cards with a newly designed front for 1999. Include copper parallel (1 per pack), Platinum Blue parallel (1:73 packs), 36 Personal Best inserts (1:37 packs), 30 Team Checklists (2:37 packs), ten heavy foil Hall of Fame Bound (1:361 packs), twenty Laser Cuts (1:73 packs), and two hobby-only parallels: 99 serial-numbered Silver Holographic Foil Parallel and 20 serial-numbered Pacific Proof Hall of Fame Bound. 6 cards per box. 36 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS BOWMAN 1999 CHROME BASEBALL SERIES I CARDS Featuring a base set of 70 Veteran Stars and 150 Top Prospects. Includes four inserts, 21 Scout's Choice, 21 Scout's Choice Refractors, 18 Diamond Studs, and 18 Diamond Studs Refractors, and five parallel sets, Refractors, Bowman International, Bowman International Refractos (sequentially numbered to 100), Bowman Gold, and Bowman Gold Refractors (sequentially numbered to 25). (821-991H) Box PI TOPPS 1999 FINEST BASEBALL SERIES 2 CARDS With 100 27-point Chromium veterans, 48 bonus base cards (1 per pack) with 20 Rookies, 15 Sterling, and 13 Gamers, and two parallel sets, Refractors (1:12 packs) and Die-Cut Gold refractors (sequentially numbered to 100). Inserts include 40 numbered Milestones, Milestones Refractors, Future's Finest (and Refractors), Hank Aaron Award Contenders (and Refractors), Complements (pairs of players who share a common bond) and Double Feature (top producing teammates), Franchise Records (and Refractors), Team Fines (and Refractos in Blue, Red, and Gold Levels, and Checklists (1:5 packs). 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS 1999 FOOTBALL CARDS Featuring 328 Veterans with complete NFL career stats, 10 Season Highlights, five Cleveland Browns Expansion Draft, and 27 NFL Draft Picks with complete NCAA stats (1:3 packs). Inserts include Record Numbers Silver Record Numbers (1:12 packs), Numbered Gold Record Numbers, 15 player Autographs (600 each), five Hall of Fame Autographs (500 each), ten Picture Perfects with intentional error, 30 Season's Finest Foilboard, 30 All Matrix, dot matrix technology, 20 Chrome Technology (and Refractors) with Mystery Player/Rookie of the Month, 348 MVP promotional cards where if the player on the card becomes MVP for a week that season, you will win prizes including a trip to the NFL All Star Game. 11 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS 1999 STAR BASEBALL CARDS One hundred and eighty players divided into four level subsets: One to Four Star. Parallel metal sets include light silver Base, dark silver One Star, light gold Two Star, gold select Three Star, and dark gold select Four Star. Inserts include five Rookie Reprints (and Autographs), ten Bright Futures, ten select metal Bright Futures, ten Galaxys (and select metal parallel) and two checklists. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK MLB RETRO CARDS The most collectible stars of yesterday, today, and tomorrow in one 110-card set packed in a cool retro lunchbox! Inserts include 110 numbered Retro Gold Cards sequentially numbered to 250, one set of 110 Retro Platinum, 15 Throwback Attack sequentially numbered to 250, 15 Distant Replay (1:8 packs), 30 Old School/New School sequentially numbered to 1,000 with parallel set of 50 sequentially numbered cards Inkredible autographed cards (1 per box), and numbered Inkredible II cards. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 NBA CENTURY LEGENDS With highlights on Michael Jordan's most memorable moments. Includes 90 regular cards, 50 Sporting News Top 50 Players, 30 21st Century Phenoms, and ten Jordan ‹ Player of the Century Cards. Inserts include 12 two-sided (modern and legend) Generations Cards (1:4 packs), ten Epic Milestones (1:11 packs), ten All Century Team Cards (1:11 packs), MJ's Most Memorable Shots (1:23 cards), 35 Epic Signatures, 35 Century Epic Signatures, 10 Century Artifacts (redeemable for basketball memorabilia), eight Jersey of the Centuries (1:475 packs) with authentic jersey swatch, and two Jerseys of the Century. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 NBA MVP CARDS The 220-card set features awesome Jordan and Autographed inserts. Scheduled inserts include 30 Draw Your Own Trading Cards Winner Cards (1:2 packs), 12 Jam Time Cards (1:6 packs), 15 Electrifying Cards (1:9 packs), 15 MVP Theatre Cards (1:9 packs), ten 21st Century NBA Cards (1:13 packs), 14 Jordan's MVP Moments Cards (1:27 cards), 220 Silver Script cards (1:2 packs), 220 Gold Script Cards (numbered to 100 each), 220 Super Script cards (numbered to 25 each), ten Game Used Souvenir Cards (1:131 packs), two Game used Souvenirs Autographed cards numbered), and 30 Pro Sign Autograph cards (1:144 packs). 10 cards per pack. 28 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 NFL CENTURY LEGENDS CARDS Celebrating 100 years of great football with a 180-card set including The Sporting News Top 50 players, UD Top 50 Contemporaries, 21st Century Phenoms, and All-Pro Rewind. Scheduled inserts include ten Epic Milestones (1:11 packs), 10 20th Century Superstars (1:23 packs), the hobby-only 150-card die-cut Century Collection (each numbered to 10), 35 Epic Signatures (1:23 packs), 35 Century Epic Signatures with gold inking (numbered to 100), ten Century Artifacts prize redemption cards, eight Jerseys of the Century (1:418 packs), and 20 cards total of Legendary Cuts signed cards. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (04729) (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 NFL SERIES 1 CARDS The 1999 270-card set with all-new jersey cards from rookies and top stars with Quantum Parallels at three levels: 1,500 numbered Bronze, 500 numbered Silver, and 1 each of Gold. Scheduled inserts include 30 Strike Force (1:4 packs), 15 Livewires (1:11 packs), 15 Quarterback Class (1:11 packs), 20 Highlight Zones (1:23 packs), ten 21 TD Salute! (1:23 packs), numbered UD Exclusives, UD Game Jersey (1:2 packs), and UD Jersey Cards Signed (numbered).10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 NHL RETRO CARDS A limited lunchbox set of 110 regular cards with autographed, memorabilia card inserts, and special Gretzky inserts. Scheduled inserts include the Retro Gold parallel set (numbered to 150 each), Platinum Retro set (1 each), 30 Generation (1:3 packs), 15 Distant Replay (1: 11 packs), ten Epic Gretzky (1:23 packs), 30 Inkredibles signed cards (1:23 packs), three Retro Momentos, and parallel inserts. (12649) 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 ROAD TO THE CUP CHECKERED FLAG EDITION CARDS Highlighting the most sought-after NASCAR drivers of the 1999 season on holographic foil with five new insert sets. The regular 45-card set includes the following inserts: 15 NASCAR Chronicles of the top 15 drivers (1:3 packs), ten A Day in the Life (1:6 cards), ten Power Performers of the Winston Cup Contenders (1:6 cards), ten Running Strong (1:8 cards), 13 UD Profiles (1:8 packs), seven Cup Champions of previous Winston Cup winners (1:11 packs), 15 Victory Parade cards (1:11 packs), ten NASCAR '99 (1:23 packs), and the NASCAR Signature Collection. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (08559) (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999 SP AUTHENTIC MOTORSPORTS CARDS Guaranteed to include one autopgraphed card per box! Also featuring the Super pack (1:287 packs) featuring a full pack of autographed cards! The 90-card set includes the following inserts: twelve In the Driver's Seat (1:4 packs), ten Driving Force (1:11 packs), ten Cup Challengers (1:23 cards), 90 Overdrive cards (numbered to 200), Sign of the Times Autographed (1:23 cards), and SP Authentics memorabilia redemption cards (1:700 cards) 5 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI NON-SPORTS CARDS COMIC IMAGES THE ART OF COCA COLA CARDS A 72-card collection of Coca Cola artwork and ads from the past 100 years. With clear, high-quality graphics on one side and a detailed history of the art or ad on the other. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (70050) Box PI THE ART OF COCA-COLA DELUXE BINDER A custom-printed three-ring binder with enough pages to hold the entire Comic Images Coca Cola series. (70350) Box PI CORNERSTONE COMMUNICATION AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME BINDER The Austin Powers not-so-little, not-at-all-black book for all your groovy Austin Powers sequel cards. Now that's shagadelic baby! Pocket pages not included. (API-B) Binder PI OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK SABBATH CARDS Put down your air guitars and get ready for one the greatest metal heroes ever to come on- stage ‹ in 72 foil stamped cards! A killer way to relive the glory days of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (OBS1-D) Box PI OZZY OSBOURNE/BLACK SABBATH BINDER Ozzy! The Binder! Live and in person! The full-color three-ring binder with pages for all your foil stamped cards. Ahhhh!!! Pocket Pages not included. (OBS1-B) Binder PI FLEER STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 7 CARDS Guaranteed to include one autographed card in each box! This 100-card set of the final season of ST:TNG includes 73 episode cards, nine Timeline mural cards, and 18 character murals. Limited edition inserts include three Klingon cards (1:12 packs), three cameo characters (Lursa, Hugh, and Tomalak) in 1:12 packs), 20 autograph cards from the main cast (1:36 packs), and two Flip holograms of the Enterprise-D with Season 1 on one side, and Season 7 on the other. 11 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI HOT SHOTS KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE CARDS 82-90 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Box PI MERLIN MERLIN STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 STICKERS Originally unreleased in the U.S. Stickers, and even a few chase cards, from the new Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace movie. Already a collector's item! 6 stickers per pack. 100 packs per box. Box PI SPY GUISE OFFERED AGAIN O/A JAMES BOND CARD SET IN BRIEFCASE Reproducing the James Bond Bubble Gum cards that were first issued in 1964. These cards were later withdrawn from the market after they were found to be too provocative. But now they're back, and you get to see the stunning pinup poses of Bond women featured in the first three 007 movies: Dr. No, From Russia with Love, and Goldfinger. Limited to 5,000 sets. Includes a mini "Q's briefcase" emblazoned with a 007 gold logo. Set SRP: $35.00 ********************** TOPPS STAR WARS EPISODE 1 WIDEVISION SERIES 2 CARDS Topps introduces their all-new, second series of Star Wars: Episode I Widevision trading cards! 80 never-before-seen images are captured on 20pt, UV-coated stock with spectacular heart-stopping images of aliens, heroes,villains, starships, and strange new worlds! Each card back is loaded with behind-the-scenes and special effects photos along with informative text. Plus, there will be two levels of chase cards sporting chromium and embossed foil accents, with images exclusive to the specialty market only! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI GAMES SECTION ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT Legend of the Five Rings BOOK OF THE SHADOWLANDS VOL. 2: BEARERS OF JADE SUPPLEMENT by Chris Hepler & Jennifer Brandes Forgotten to all but the most cunning Crab, some of the deepest secrets of the Shadowlands still hide within its swampy depths. The story of the treacherous Dark Moto, more descripitons of horrible beasts and vicious Oni, all contained in one volume of legend ‹ The Bearers of Jade. (3019) (CAUT: 4) HC, 160pg $24.95 VOID IN THE HEAVENS ADVENTURE by Ree Soesbee The Oracle of Fire, a creature formed of a mortal body with a Dragon¹s soul, has gone mad. In its ravings, fire pours through the heavens, ravaging Kyuden Shosuro. A new Oracle must be found, and quickly, before the immense power of this immortal being destroys the entire Scorpion Clan. (4007) (CAUT: 4) SC, 48pg $9.95 Seventh Sea THE EREBUS CROSS: THE JOURNEYS OF THE EXPLORER¹S SOCIETY PART II ADVENTURE You¹ll find adventure on the high seas as you search for a stolen Syrne artifact, race against mysterious strangers, and struggle against the ocean itself. Also included is the second part of the Explorer¹s Society Source Book. (7102) (CAUT: 4) SC $11.95 CHAOSIUM GAMES ELRIC! CORE RULEBOOK REPRINT This dark fantasy roleplaying game is set in the world of the Young Kingdoms and based upon the Elric! novels written by author Michael Moorcock. Exhaustive background features rich descriptions of the island of Melnibone and of her former holdings. The forces of Law, Chaos, and the Cosmic Balance affect every adventurer: their allegiances reflect the choices which you make for him or her. Magic includes rules for demon summoning, spell casting, invocations, and enchantments. Creatures and personalities chapters describe the multitude of beasts, denizens, and human-like inhabitants of the world. Character generation is quick and complete. Spot rules highlight important game details. The gamemaster chapter provides a great introduction to roleplaying for the new game master making Elric! very beginner friendly. Two scenarios, six ready-to-copy adventurers, an index, list of terms, Stormbringer conversion rules, and play aids complete this book. (CHA9200) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 Cthulhu MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS: AN EPIC 1930S CAMPAIGN edited by Jan Engan Stung by the deaths occuring during its initial exploration of Antarctica and perplexed by supposedly credible reports from the survivors, Miskatonic University launches a larger and better equipped expedition to plumb the mysteries of the icy continent. New, surprising, and ingenious obstacles and crises abound before the final terrible secret makes itself clear. Considerable source material on the Frozen Continent, the equipment of the time, and even expedition planning. This is a roleplaying sequel to Lovecraft¹s classic tale, At the Mountains of Madness. (CH2380) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #10 (Oct98) SC, 288pg $39.95 MISKATONIC UNIVERSITY ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION PACK For use with Mountains of Madness. Presenting a deluxe assembly of handouts used in the Mountains of Madness plus a few exclusive items. In addition to pages of letters, newspaper clippings, and important documents this pack provides the long-missing 10,000-word conclusion to Edgar Allan Poe¹s The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, here printed as the last signature of the never-published book. This kit also provides a special Gamemaster Screen including Sanity rules, the resistance table, and special skills and climate notes for Mountains play. There is a 17² x 22² map of Antarctica, an embroidered expedition patch, an expedition decal for the car or window, and a free bumper sticker ³I Survived the Mountains of Madness!² (CH2381) (CAUT: 4) Pack $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MASKS OF NYARLATHOTEP Winner of an Origins Award! This expanded revision ‹ the third edition of one of the greatest epic Cthulhu campaigns ever ‹ includes all the original material as well as another classic scenario set in Australia! (2361) (CAUT: 4) SC $22.95 *************** CHEAPASS GAMES BUTTON MEN 2ND EDITION Button Men is a character-based dice combat game. The original set, called Button Men: The Soliders, has ten unique characters which are sold in five pairs. Each character represents a semi-customizable set of the player. The rules for the game are included with this information sheet. Available pairs of pin-back buttons include Avis/Hammer, Bauer/Stark, Clare/Kith, Iago/Karl, Niles/Shore, and Hannah/Kublai. (CAUT: 4) AVIS/HAMMER (CAG301)‹Game $4.50 BAUER/STARK (CAG302)‹Game $4.50 CLARE/KITH (CAG303)‹Game $4.50 IAGO/KARL (CAG304)‹Game $4.50 NILES/SHORE (CAG305)‹Game $4.50 HANNAH/KUBLAI (CAG306)‹Game $4.50 FIGHT CITY DECKS Fight City is a two-player strategy card game in which each player needs his or her own deck. There are two basic decks to choose from, Deck A and Deck B. (More decks to follow!) The story is pretty simple: It¹s a city; people fight. It¹s a familiar presentation with a great mechanic, a unique and straightforward combat system, and fantastic original art from Cheapass artist Brian Snoddy. You can play Fight City with either basic deck, or use cards from both decks to create a custom deck of your own. 50 cards per deck. Rules included. (CAUT: 4) DECK A (CAG022)‹Deck $6.00 DECK B (CAG023)‹Deck $6.00 DECIPHER Star Wars STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE JEDI COUNCIL PRECONSTRUCTED STARTER DECK & BOOSTER PACK Part 2 of the story started in the Star Wars: Menace of Darth Maul expansion! A perfect way to get into the Star Wars spirit, especially with the May 19th release of The Phantom Menace approaching. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, the U.K., and Puerto Rico. STARTER DECK MSRP: $10.00Ea. BOOSTER PACK MSRP: $2.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS CCG ENHANCED PREMIERE BOOSTER PACK These cards give every player the chance to obtain their main character of choice! Each Enhanced Premiere Pack contains four Premiere Unlimited expansion boosters, and one of six brand new premium cards based on the following characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Darth Vader, or Boba Fett. (248) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $14.95Ea. *************** STARS OF THE MONTH 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 SPECIAL EDITION STARTER DECK & BOOSTER PACK The perfect jumping-on point for gamers who want to battle tireless tyranny in a galaxy far, far away! Now is the time to roll back your sleeves and struggle against the Empire, leaving you and your fellow Rebel soldiers exhausted but nevertheless hopeful for new tomorrows and peace. This edition incorporates newly added scenes straight from the Special Edition versions of George Lucas' Star Wars trilogy. Starter Decks feature 60 cards per deck. Booster Packs feature 15 cards per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. STARTER DECK (STAR08489) MSRP: $9.50Ea. BOOSTER PACK (236/STAR08891) MSRP: $2.50Ea. STAR WARS CCG OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SEALED DECK The set features a fixed deck of 18 new and unique black border cards which feature new sites, new systems and new characters. Presented in six different box designs to represent different aspects of the Star Wars Universe. 50 cards per deck. (226/STAR08564) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Deck MSRP: $20.00Ea. DREAM POD 9 Heavy Gear HEAVY GEAR: TAC PACK 2: SHADOW WAR The Interpolar War continues! Heavy Gear Tac Pack 2 is a tactical game supplement for Dream Pod 9¹s exciting Heavy Gear science fiction combat game. A detailed campaign book guides the Players through an exciting multi-part campaign set in the South during the early period of the Interpolar War. All scenarios can be played individually or as part of the main campaign. The Tac Pack 2 also includes two color maps and three counter sheets. The Heavy Gear Rulebook is required to use this product. (DP9-054) (CAUT: 4) Booklet, 32pg, b&w $19.95 EVENT HORIZON PRODUCTIONS HEAVEN & EARTH RPG In the waning hours of the 20th Century, the eternal war between Heaven and Hell will finally be concluded. Players adopt the roles of the movers and shakers of Armageddon, and must struggle to learn the truth of human existence before the end of the world. In the tradition of Millennium, Twin Peaks, and the Twilight Zone, Heaven & Earth is an epic quest-style adventure and mystery that no gamer will want to be without! (EHP2000)(CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #1 (Jan98) SC, 288pg $29.95 WELCOME TO POTTER¹S LAKE SOURCEBOOK Secret government research on psychic powers. Streets that disappear and reappear randomly. A haunted forest. A college dedicated to fighting the forces of darkness. Bigshot CEOs dabbling in black magic. And the best damned food you can find at 2 a.m. anywhere on the planet. There¹s no place like home! Welcome to Potter¹s Lake provides expanded source material on Heaven & Earth¹s official setting, including tons of key NPCs and locations. (EHP2001) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg $22.95 EXCELSIOR GAMES NINJA WARS The struggle for power is now. The authority of the shogun has collapsed. Wars are waged by clan against clan. Through the use of ninja you attempt to destroy your enemies by robbing them of their wealth, spying on their activities, burning their towns, starting revolts, bribing, and assassinating their leaders. (CAUT: 4) Card Game $12.00 FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES THUNDER¹S EDGE BOARDGAME It is the year 3017. At the border¹s of deep space, halfway to the distant Emelpar system, lies the vast Nebula ŒThe Thunder¹. The Nebula occupies a critical nexus of space that is soon to become humanity¹s gateway to the far reaches of the galaxy. Earth¹s farthest outpost, a small vulcanous planet, is the Nebula¹s sole neighbor. For centuries the small planet has merely been an unimportant soure of minerals called ŒThunder¹s Edge¹. But now, as the Earth factions seek political and military control of that region of space, Thunder¹s Edge has become of critical political importance. An unexpected meteor strike has recently endangered the human installations on Thunder¹s Edge. The Earth factions, using the event as an excuse, are sending Œrelief¹ forces to the critical outpost. The military and political situation is becoming increasingly tense. Civil War seems inevitable. (TE01) (CAUT: 4) Boardgame $49.95 DEMON CANYON EXPANSION SET Demon Canyon is the first expansion set for FFG¹s big summer boardgame release, Thunder¹s Edge. Demon Canyon gives players additional planet-tiles, an additional Earth Faction (for a six-player game), more military units, more cards, and additional game-play options. Civil War has erupted. (TE02) (CAUT: 4) Set $24.95 FASA CORPORATION BattleTech KILLING FIELDS NOVEL by Loren Coleman Chancellor Sun-Tzu Liao has launched a carefully crafted war with the hope of reuniting the renegade St. Ives Compact with his own Capellan Confederation and bringing the Compact under his control. But as months of combat turn to years, the Capellan death toll begins to weigh heavy on Sun-Tzu¹s soul; the realization that he may win only a Pyrrhic victory has begun to tarnish his brightest dream. (5754) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 MECHWARRIOR III SOURCEBOOK Get out of the cockpit and into the adventure with the all new, updated MechWarrior, the science-fiction role-playing game set in the explosive BattleTech universe. Players take on roles such as spies, fighter pilots, smugglers, and of course, MechWarriors. Revised with a completely new game system, this edition features fast-playing rules and colorful fiction that brings the vast BattleTech universe to life. (1715) (CAUT: 4) SC $25.00 Shadowrun SHADOWRUN QUICKSTART RULES Want to learn the best-selling science-fiction/fantasy game ever, but never had the chance? The Shadowrun Quick Start Rules simplify the Shadowrun game so that you can learn it quickly on your own or with friends. Complete with a mini-adventure, starting characters, and all the rules you need, the Shadowrun Quick Start Rules offer an excellent way to dive into this rich game universe where Man Meets Magic and Machine! (7003) (CAUT: 4) SC $6.99 VOR: The Maelstrom VOR: THE MAELSTROM BOXED GAME VOR: The Maelstrom is a thrilling science-fiction miniatures game of tactical combat in the twisted realm of the Maelstrom. A fast-playing, detailed rules system lets players lead their forces against myriad opponents in a battle for survival in an ever-changing environment. This starter box introduces players to the deadly setting of the Maelstrom and includes everything needed to play. The Maelstrom and its deadly inhabitants are described in detail, and a base force list covers the first six races. This boxed set also includes lead-free 30mm metal miniatures, rules for creating new races, and campaign-style play; plastic area-effect templates, step-by-step instructions for painting miniatures, and more. (4000) (CAUT: 4) Boxed Game $70.00 FILSINGER GAMES Wrestling CHAMPIONS OF THE GALAXY TCG BOX SET Here comes the Future of Wrestling, and it¹s even more exciting than wrestling today! Champions of the Galaxy wrestling game is your chance to run your own wrestling federation! It¹s professional wrestling over one hundred years in the future in the GWF, played as an all-action collectible card game! Do you like great artwork and larger-than-life characters? Then you¹ll love these game cards drawn by outstanding artists like Brian Michael Bendis, creator of comic book classics like Jinx and A.K.A. Goldfish. There¹s also artwork by Chuck Carter, famous illustrator of the popular CD-ROM, Myst. Champions of the Galaxy has been a major forerunner of ideas used in major wrestling promotions such as the WWF and WCW. Before there was the nWo, there was the CPC trying to take over the GWF in Champions of the Galaxy. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $19.95 GAMES WORKSHOP Battlefleet Gothic IMPERIAL EMPEROR BATTLESHIP BOX SET These are the huge flagships of the Imperial Navy. Sporting tons of weapons batteries and hordes of launchbays, it can deploy up to eight squadrons of attack craft a turn. (1542) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Box Set $32.99 CHAOS DESPOILER BATTLESHIP BOX SET These Chaos ships hold even more firepower than the great Imperial Battleships! Touting tons of weapons batteries, Lances, and enough launchbays of its own to send out eight squadrons of bombers, fighters, or boarding craft. (1543) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Box Set $32.99 Warhammer 40,000 ALBION GIANTS BOX SET This boxed set comes with two giants and their Druid leader (human sized). One of the Regiments of Renown, their rules can be found in White Dwarf magazine (#233). Players can opt to take these as regular giants rather than a Regiment of Renown (a great bargain for all those Orc & Goblin players!). (1547) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Box Set $49.99 CHAOS SPACE MARINE BIKE SQUAD BOX SETS All new sprues (with extra bitz) make for some brand new spiky-looking Chaos Space Marines Bikers! Sprues available in both metal and plastic. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. METAL (1545)‹Box Set $39.99 PLASTIC (3019)‹Box Set $12.50 DARK ANGEL RAVENWING COMMAND BOX SET This boxed set comes with three Space Marine Bikers from the Ravenwing and include all- new metal bits with Dark Angel insignia on them! (1544) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Box Set $39.99 40K ORK BOYZ BOX SET All-new plastic Orks done by master figure sculptor (and everyone¹s favorite Ork designer) Brian Nelson. These guys look truly fearsome and in GW fashion include tons of extra bits so players can make an endless variety of these green-skinned warriors. (3020) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Box Set $22.99 GUARDIANS OF ORDER Anime DOMINION TANK POLICE RPG Dominion Tank Police is a classic 1989 four-part anime series based on the manga (comic), Dominion, by prominent Japanese storyteller artist Masamune Shirow. The series is set on an unfriendly Earth in 2010 A.D. ‹ the atmosphere is a poisonous bacterial soup, vicious underworld organizations have run of the cities, and the governments are virtually helpless. The last line of defense against utter chaos is Newport City¹s Tank Police: a team of trigger-happy officers with an affinity for demolition and disaster. (04-001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC $19.95 BIG ROBOTS COOL STARSHIPS SOURCEBOOK The multi-genre mecha design and combat supplement for Big Eyes, Small Mouth and the Tri-Stat System! This book contains the necessary mechanics to run a mecha-heavy campaign featuring the exploits of angst-ridden robot pilots, sleek combat cyborgs, bold starship captains, and a limitless number of other anime mecha archetypes. But it doesn¹t stop there! BRSS is sufficiently flexible to allow players and GMs to design and stat-out nearly any vehicle, structure, or giant monster from any genre in a matter of minutes ‹ from motor bikes to space stations, mecha-dragons to pirate ships. All this from a flexible creation system that minimizes overly-complex mechanics and maximizes your creative potential! (02-002) (CAUT: 4) SC $15.95 HOGSHEAD PUBLISHING WARPSTONE FANZINE JULY ISSUE Warpstone is a thrice-yearly magazine dedicated to the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay game system. Running in the U.K. since 1996, it makes its international debut in late March, distributed by Hogshead Publishing. Warpstone¹s presence in game stores will support and reinforce the visibility of the Warhammer FRP game line. By providing previews and examinations of new products for the game, it will also encourage sales of new game supplements. Includes glossy cover, smart layout, and top-quality artwork. (HPW011) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 44pg $4.95 HOLISTIC DESIGN INFESTATION: SYMBIOTES VS. AL-MALIK FLEETS The Stigmata Garrison can¹t stop every starship ‹ Symbiots inevitably break through into al-Malik space, threatening worlds defended by fleets of missile-bearing ships. But are they any match for Symbiot ships with metamorphing guns, regenerating hulls, and inhuman marines? Includes miniatures, rulebook, ship displays, counters, and deckplan maps. (504) (CAUT: 4) Set $45.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CARNAGE BOXED GAME The popular GenCon tournament game is now available in a home edition! A fun and freaky game of fantasy armies! Amphibian Herptars wage unending war against the Brigandish human barbarians. Soldiers, archers, and mages swing swords, fling arrows and cast spells at their foes! Who knows what will happen when the Orb of Power is unleashed? Rules lawyers need not apply. Includes 96 plastic miniatures, dice, rulebook, and counters. (900) (CAUT: 4) Game $65.00 *************** INNER CITY GAMES DESIGN WAR PIGS MICROGAME by Chris Clark Ever wonder what to do with that bucket of plastic infantry guys? Here¹s the answer: send them into battle! These rules cover everything from the standard grunt soldier to paratroops, with equipment differentiation ranging from standard pistols through, assault weapons, grenades, artillery, tanks, and even air strikes! A multi-faceted miniatures game using Plastic Infantry Guys (pigs) for two or more players. (ICG7300) (CAUT: 4) Microgame $5.95 LAST UNICORN GAMES Star Trek STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM SOURCEBOOK Players and narrators alike are given a detailed overview of this grand interstellar experiment. Includes comprehensive discussions of Federations history, membership, and politics. New ships and new templates abound, with several short adventures set in Federation space. (25100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #7 (Jul98) HC, 160pg, FC $25.00 STAR TREK THE NEXT GENERATION: NEUTRAL ZONE CAMPAIGN Neutral Zone Campaign offers four complete adventures that give a detailed look at the Romulan Neutral Zone, including the planets, outposts, characters, and politics of this volatile border region. Players are allowed a glimpse into the hidden machinations of the Tal Shiar, the elite intelligence service of the Romulan Star Empire. (25300) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This product may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #7 (Jul98) SC, 96pg, FC $15.00 WAY OF KOLINAHR SOURCEBOOK Vulcan. Hot, volcanic, unforgiving. Home to one of the pillars of the United Federation of Planets ‹ the Vulcan people. Discover the planet Vulcan, from the Fire Plains to the provinces of Kir and Raal. Climb into the foothills below Mount Seleya or walk the streets of Vulcana Regar. Buy a Vulcan lute in the Grand Bazaar or sample some plomeek soup from a street vendor¹s cart. Begin your training for the most arduous personal journey of all ‹ the attainment of the fabled Kolinahr discipline ‹ as you attempt to banish all emotion. (25103) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This product may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC $15.00 PLANETS OF THE UFP SOURCEBOOK It¹s a big galaxy, and even Starfleet officers don¹t get to see it all. From the spellbinding Sand Gardens on Tellar to the lush White Jungle on Risa. From the vast wilderness preserves of Vulcan to the Steppe Cities of Alpha Centauri. Join us on a tour of the worlds of the United Federation of Planets and experience the singular wonders that each system has to offer. (25102) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This product may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC $20.00 WAY OF D¹ERA: THE ROMULANS BOXED SET The Romulan Star Empire is a vast region of space, encompassing sectors in both the Alpha and Beta Quadrants. Romulan history, though hidden from most outsiders, is long, storied, and often brutal. Life within the Empire is governed by the Way of D¹era, a harsh and militaristic philosophy that pre-dates the Founding and guides the Empire in its expansion throughout the galaxy. It is a way of honor, a way of cunning, a way of Empire. (25500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This product may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Boxed Set $35.00 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: NARRATOR¹S TOOLKIT Shadowy undergrounds, interstellar black markets, political scheming, and diplomatic treachery are all hailmarks of the DS9 setting. TNG stories and DS9 stories are not cut from the same cloth ‹ if TNG corridors are brightly lit and streamlined, those in the world of DS9 are dark, hazy, and slightly tarnished. The DS9 Narrator¹s Toolkit invites you, as a Narrator, into this fascinating world. It provides details on running station-based series and epic story arcs, as well as guidelines for including the darker elements of Star Trek storytelling in your episodes and series. So remember ‹ watch your back, watch your tailor, and most importantly, watch your latinum... (35001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Toolkit $15.00 STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE: PIRATES, MERCHANTS, AND ROGUES SOURCEBOOK Far from the core systems, with their sleek Starfleet patrols and ever-vigilant perimeter defenses, another type of officer calls the stars his home. Looks for details on the shadowy Orions and their nefarious, wide-spread Syndicate. (35100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC $20.00 LOONEY LABS Retro AQUARIUS CARD GAME Featured in April¹s Teen Magazine! Aquarius is a fun and simple card game featuring three types of cards: Elements, Goals, and Actions. Element cards are played kind of like dominos, with each player trying to win by connecting seven panels of one particular element. Goal cards determine which element each player is going after, and Action cards allow players to shake up the action in five different ways. The game is fast, fun, colorful, and easy to learn. (CAUT: 4) Card Game $9.95 PALLADIUM BOOKS Rifts RIFTS WORLD BOOK 22: RIFTS FREE QUEBEC by François DesRochers & Kevin Siembieda An in-depth look at the renegade Coalition State of Free Quebec and their battle to break free of the Coalition Empire. François DesRochers and Kevin Siembieda outline the only technological power in North America to rival that of Chi-Town. But can they survive the might of the combined Coalition States? (837) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200+pg $20.95 RIFTS CANADA SOURCEBOOK by Eric Thompson & Kevin Siembieda Eric Thompson and Kevin Siembieda team up to provide an overview of Rifts Canada, focusing on key people, hot spots, and brewing trouble. (835) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This product may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 160pg $16.95 RIFTS: DECEPTION WEB NOVEL Deception¹s Web starts with a bang and keeps on going. Intrigue and treachery abounds, and for every few answers, there is a new question. (302) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This product may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 400+pg $7.95 RIFTS WORLD BOOK 21: SPLYNN DIMENSIONAL MARKET ATLANTIS BOOK TWO by Suminoto & Siembieda Altantis Book Two takes you to the Splugorths¹ Atlantis and the legendary Splynn Dimensional Market. A place where it is said that one can purchase anything, including forbidden magic, alien technology, and people! Splynn is a free market where beings from other dimensions cavort with dragons, demons, and even humans. And while all visitors are welcomed and walk as free men, anything goes and one must fend for himself. The only laws are those governing commerce, and life and death. Thus, only the most powerful, cunning, foolish, and desperate are said to dare do business at Splynn. Which one are you? (836) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg $16.95 RIFTER #7 Includes New Martial Arts, Rifts comic strip by Ramon Perez, Knights of the Dinner Table, valuable source material, and the usual good stuff. (107) (CAUT: 4) SC, 112pg $7.95 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Deadlands RASCALS, VARMINTS, & CRITTERS The world of Deadlands is populated by desperadoes, abominations, and strange critters. Historical characters such as Billy the Kid and legendary horrors like the Headless Horseman and Dracula are detailed and illustrated in this 128-page book. (1006) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VII #2 (Feb97) SC, 128pg $20.00 SMITH AND ROBARD'S SOURCEBOOK Made for the Deadlands role-playing game, this sourcebook depicts mad scientists and their extremely weird gizmos. In the format of a certain famous catalog of yesteryear, this book explains traditional weapons and equipment. Players will also find rules for fantastic devices and the madmen who create them. (1004) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VI #12 (Dec96) SC, 128pg $20.00 R. TALSORIAN GAMES Cyberpunk CYBERPUNK CHROMEBOOK 3/4 Combines the best of Chrome books 3 and 4, including tech equipment, vehicles, full borgs, and hot new cyberwear. Also includes the best from the lost issues of Interface Magazine. When you want the style and need the substance, reach for Chromebook 3/4! It¹s the one-stop call for Cyberpunk life. (RT03501) SC $20.00 STEVE JACKSON GAMES GURPS GURPS TRAVELLER ALIEN RACES II SOURCEBOOK by Slack, Thomas, & Pulver In this second book in the GURPS Traveller Alien Races series, Alien Races 2, Aslan and K¹kree address the biology, home worlds, culture, and society of the fierce Aslan, the centaurian K¹kree, and two minor species. It details their historical involvement with the Imperium, from first contact to present, and presents racial templates, rules for playing alien characters, and examples of unique technologies, and ship designs. Alien Races 2 also features two new minor races: The Inyx are a race of aquatic parasites who absorb electrical energy from their whale-sized hosts. The Lithkind are small, bipedal sophonts with an unusual reproductive arrangement and a highly structured and conservative society. (6607) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.95 GURPS SPACE THIRD EDITION SOURCEBOOK by David Pulver A classic becomes classier in this updating of the definitive guide to science-fiction roleplaying. Previous editions of GURPS Space offered a comprehensive set of tools to design your own starfaring campaigns, from space opera to hard science with any stop in between. Substantially revised and expanded, this Third Edition upgrades the spaceship design and space combat systems; ensures that recent, popular science-fiction cinema and television settings will be easily simulated; and updates the rules to conform with changes since the last edition brought about by GURPS Compendium I, Traveller, Ultra-Tech 2, and Vehicles. In addition, GURPS Space offers an inventory of science-fiction equipment from lasers to force swords, treatment of classic science-fiction character types, advice on creating planets and the cultures that inhabit them, and much more! (6005) (CAUT: 4) SC, 144pg $21.95 GURPS WARRIORS SOURCEBOOK by John Goff Mighty barbarians hacking away with massive broadswords and battle-weary grunts with cordite-stung eyes come to life! GURPS Warriors expands upon the template system introduced by GURPS guru Sean ³Dr. Kromm² Punch in GURPS Wizards. This book features essays on dozens of classical archetypes for fighting men (and women!), each accompanied by templates that let you quickly design complete and efficient characters. The role of each warrior is discussed, along with suggestions for integrating him into a campaign and specific advice on attributes, advantages, disadvantages, skills, and so forth. Warriors offers players and GMs alike sound advice on creating viable and original characters. Each template also comes with several examples that cover multiple settings, TLs, and power levels, giving you more than 100 complete sample characters from over a dozen genres that are ready to use as PCs or NPCs. (6085) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GURPS BIO-TECH SOURCEBOOK Welcome to the post-human age. Have you upgraded your old body with steroids and smart drugs, transplants, and viral nano? If not, don't worry. Death is a temporary inconvenience when one is equipped with cryonics, cloning, and braintapes. Why admire cats when you can be one? (6524/STAR08572) SC, 128pg $20.95 GURPS TIME TRAVEL by Steve Jackson & John M. Ford GURPS Time Travel is the complete guide to dimension-hopping adventure. Now GURPS players can tie all their campaigns together...adventuring across time, or in parallel universes, to visit every GURPS worldbook ever published. Winner of the 1991 Origins Award for Best Roleplaying Supplement, this book is a collaboration between two previous winners, Steve Jackson and John M. Ford. Includes a survey of time and dimension travel as presented in fiction and current scientific thought; campaign backgrounds and mini-backgrounds for travel through time or parallel worlds; a detailed discussion of meddling with history; and a history timeline. With this book GURPS system reaches its full potential for universal adventure. Any time, any place, any world, any genre. Anything can happen! (6020/STAR08573) SC $19.95 GURPS BASIC SET‹3RD EDITION REVISED Contains 18 new pages of rules! GMs may take players to virtually any environment or setting, from film, fiction, or flight of fancy with this foundational system rulebook, complete with "instant play" instructions, other essential gaming information (like magic, psionics, character development, etc.), maps, charts, tables, and sample characters. The new pages will be collected in a "Rules Appendix" that takes the place of the "Caravan to Ein Arris" adventure. (STAR02157) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $24.95 *************** TSR AD&D SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1999 SILVER ANNIVERSARY AD&D COLLECTOR¹S BOX At last, 25 years of AD&D history packed into one product! This high-end collector¹s box contains the following: Facsimile of the original B2 ‹ Keep on the Borderlands; Facsimile of the original G1 ‹ Steading of the Hill Giant Chief; Facsimile of the orginal G2 ‹ The Glacial Rift of the Frost Giant Jarl; Facsimile of the original G3 ‹ Hall of the Fire Giant King; Facsimile of the original I6 ‹ Ravenloft; Facsimile of the original S2 ‹ White Plume Mountain; Facsimile of the original Dungeons & Dragons rulebook; a history of the AD&D game including a retrospective essay by Gary Gygax; a recently recovered never- before-released 1st Edition adventure ‹ L3 Deep Dwarven Delve by Len Lakofka; and a specially created, frameable art print by Jeff Easley. This product is perfect for the die-hard AD&D collector, as well as the interested player. (TSR11549) (CAUT: 4) Collector¹s Box $59.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FAITHS & AVATARS by Julia Martin & Eric L. Boyd Detailed in this 192-page core supplement are the most prominent religions and deities of the Realms. Each divine power is covered in depth by an entry that includes information about the deity¹s appearance, personality, worshipers, portfolio, aliases, domain name, superior, allies, foes, symbol, worshipers¹ alignments, avatar, manifestations, church, and specialty priests. The information on each religion includes its core dogma, day-to-day activities of priests, holy days and important ceremonies, major centers of worship, affiliated orders, and the priestly vestments and adventuring garb of members of the clergy. Finally, each entry contains spells specific to each of the religions ‹ some new, some long unavailable or hard to find, and some updated to conform with the current AD&D game rules. (9516/STAR07877) SC, 192pg $25.00 AD&D: DUNGEON BUILDERS GUIDEBOOK Provides beginning and experience DMs alike with useful information on constructing their own terrifying underground dwellings. Includes two booklets ‹ one 64-page and one 16- page ‹ 32 pages of map templates, a random dungeon generator, tables for stocking dungeons with a multitude of tricks, traps, treasure, and more. (9556/STAR07997) SC, 8x11 $14.95 ************** DragonLance SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1999 BROTHERS IN ARMS NOVEL by Margaret Weis & Don Perrin The Raistlin Chronicles continue as Raistlin and his brother hone their fighting skills. Raistlin and Caramon Majere hire out as mercenaries in the years after Raistlin¹s Test in the Tower of High Sorcery. Raistlin¹s magical powers continue to grow, but his soul becomes more twisted and bitter. Meanwhile, his half-sister Kitiara pursues her own path toward darkness. (TSR21429) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.99 *************** Forgotten Realms SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1999 SEA OF FALLEN STARS CAMPAIGN EXPANSION by Steven E. Schend This year¹s campaign expansion for the Realms takes the game underwater. There are many great nations alo9ng the shores of the Sea of Fallen Stars: Cormyr, Sembla, Aglarond, Thay, and more. Until now, the Sea has represented a trade route, a source of food and other commodities, perhaps even a defense against surprise attacks by rival nations. But now the world below the waves is ready to surface. Too long has one of Faerun¹s most prominent geographical features been regarded as little more than a large body of water ‹ too long has the world beneath the waves been ignored. This campaign expansion introduces land-based adventuring groups to undersea campaigning, or it allows players to create a new campaign based in the Sea, with both new races and old available to the roleplayers. This product has been designed to give adventurers the feeling of a strange, new environment without making the rules so different that it seems like a completely new game. (TSR11393) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg $24.95 SILVERFALL: STORIES OF THE SEVEN SISTERS NOVEL by Ed Greenwood Dark elves are impersonating the wealthy and powerful of the human city of Scornubel, and the immortal, beautiful, and mysterious Seven Sisters want to know why. Their investigation leads them through the crowded streets of Waterdeep, the darkest pits of Skullport, and beyond. This is the book for which Forgotten Realms fans have been clamoring for years. (TSR21365) (CAUT: 4) SC, 352pg $14.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CORMYR: A NOVEL by Jeff Grubb & Ed Greenwood Cormyr: A Novel is the epic story of the greatest nation in the Forgotten Realms, told by best-selling authors Jeff Grubb and Ed Greenwood. As King Azoun IV of Cormyr lies dying after an assassin¹s ambush, the political and magical forces of the nation spar to determine the country¹s future. Against a background of impending catastrophe, the history of Cormyr¹s ruling family is laid out against the larger tapestry of the kingdom¹s history. For only in the past do the clues exist that will save Cormyr¹s future. (TSR8572/STAR04889) HC $23.99 *************** Greyhawk SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1999 AGAINST THE GIANTS: THE LIBERATION OF GEOFF SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION by Sean Reynolds Revisit the classic Gary Gygax adventure Against the Giants in this Silver Anniversary edition of the old AD&D classic. The lands of Sterich and Geoff were lost to the marauding glants for years, but slowly, painful mile by painful mile, these Lost Lands have been reclaimed. Finally, Sterich fell back into the hands of the humans. Now only Geoff remains to be liberated! Revisit the classic Gary Gygax adventure Against the Giants in this silver Anniversary edition of the old AD&D classic. Your characters will revisit the steading of the hill giant chief, attack the rift of the frost giant jarl, and invade the hall of the fire giant king, seeking to land the final blow that will set Geoff free again. (TSR11413) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREYHAWK PLAYERS GUIDE TO GREYHAWK An indespensible guide to the heroes, horrors, and legends of Greyhawk. Featuring new legends and deadly dungeons for your heroes to explore. Included are special classes, national backgrounds, and new kits unique to Greyhawk. (9578/STAR08112) SC $13.95 *************** Magic: The Gathering SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN AUGUST 1999 OFFICIAL STARTER GAME STRATEGY GUIDE by Cory Herndon This fantastic guide is the introduction to the newest expansion of the Portal game, the entry-level game for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game! (TSR21425) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 80pg $11.99 BLOODLINES: ARTIFACTS CYCLE BOOK IV NOVEL by Loren Coleman Urza, planeswalker and hero of The Brothers¹ War, Planeswalker, and Time Streams, strives to perfect the Weatherlight, a flying ship he intends to use against his most important enemies, the Phyrexians. Over the centuries, he breeds the last component of this weapon ‹ a human commander. (TSR21380) (CAUT: 4) SC, 352pg $5.99 ************** Marvel STAR OF THE MONTH FANTASTIC FOUR ROSTER BOOK The heroes of the World's Greatest Comics Magazine come to life! The pages of this book feature more than 100 best known friends and associated foes of the Fantastic Four‹plus the cosmic quartet themselves. From the Mole Man to Galactus, those powerful beings will enliven any Marvel game. (11320/STAR08874) SC, 144pg $18.95 *************** WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING Aberrant ABERRANT STORYTELLERS SCREEN by Kraig Blackwelder The Aberrant world is full of mysteries and hidden secrets. Some things only the Storyteller should know. Have the mysteries of the Aberrant setting at your fingertips. The Aberrant Storytellers Screen is the first supplement for Aberrant. It presents all the charts and tables necessary to run Aberrant, as well as additional setting information and a ready- to-run story in a 72-page book. (8501) (CAUT: 4) SC, 72pg $14.95 Mage: The Ascension GUIDE TO THE TECHNOCRACY by Brucato, Campbell, Gregory, Long, deMayo, & Various We are the greatest scientific minds of the world. We influence every aspect of human society. We protect Earth from aliens without and deviants within. Through order, science, and technology, our Conventions shape the course of the future and catalog the wonders of the cosmos. If you are ready to shape the world and willing to sacrifice yourself for humanity, you can be one of us. Guide to the Technocracy contains all the information needed to run a Technocracy-based chronicle and characters. Explore the defenses of Technocratic bases, their corridors of political power, and their hopes for the future. Discover how they deal with supernatural threats and what wonders they uncover. Learn the Union¹s beliefs and goals and how it plans to empower all of humanity in the Year of the Reckoning. (4014) (CAUT: 4) HC, 224pg $25.95 MAGE: THE ASCENSION COFFEE MUG Late into the night, your troupe is about to confront the enemy you have struggled to find. He is within your grasp ‹ but you can¹t keep your head up. You need coffee! If you¹re gonna drink around the gaming table, you might as well do it with class. This Mage: The Ascension cup is the way to go. It holds a full 12 ounces and is printed on both sides, so you and all your friends can see the logo. (5299) (CAUT: 4) Mug $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MAGE: THE ASCENSION SECOND EDITION HC As a modern mage, you explore the meaning and potential of reality, shaping the future of mankind against terrible adversity... rogue wizards who seek to impose their will upon the world! (STAR01593) MATURE AUDIENCES HC, 8x11, 320pg, b&w $28.00 *************** Mind¹s Eye Theatre MIND¹S EYE THEATRE JOURNAL #3 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. The Mind¹s Eye Theatre Journal is 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. Plus, fiction and articles cover live-action conventions, game development, and the history and future of the live-action game community. (5403) (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 TRANSYLVANIA CHRONICLES III: ILL OMENS by Reid Schmadeka & Brendan Moran Dracula stalks the night, Kupala rages beneath the cursed land of Transylvania, and Paris burns in revolution. The characters ‹ princes, rebels, and everything in between ‹ find themselves amid the flames and besieged by friend and foe alike. Can they survive the terrors of both the supernatural world and the kine? Or will they become so much ash on the wind? Transylvania Chronicles III: Ill Omens continues the chronicle begun in Dark Tides Rising. The players¹ characters, elders of the Camarilla, Sabbat, or independent clans face opposition from all sides ‹ Dracula, rival sects, and even the citoyens of the burgeoning French Revolution. The signs of Gehenna continue to appear. Only the stalwart can stand against them, and only the most vile hurry them along. (2813) (CAUT: 4) SC, 112pg $15.95 *************** Werewolf KINFOLK UNSUNG HEROES REPRINT SOURCEBOOK by Deena McKinney & Forrest B. Marchinton We are your parents, your spouses, your lovers. We are your brothers, sisters, children. We know the secret war you wage, and we¹re willing to make great sacrifices for your sake. Yet we¹re less than equals in your society ‹ ³only mortals,² you say. But could you do without us? You need us. We¹re Kin. Kinfolk: Unsung Heroes deals with the mortal relatives ‹ human and wolf ‹ of Garou. Learn what it¹s like to be the poor cousins to werewolves, the family members with the heaviest responsibilities of all. See what inspires loyalty in Kinfolk ‹ and the treatment that turns so many against the Garou. (3074) (CAUT: 4) SC, 112pg $15.00 RAGE ACROSS THE HEAVENS SOURCEBOOK by Jackie Cassada & Nicky Rea The Reckoning is upon the Garou Nation, and nothing shall be the same. To the Garou, the Year of the Reckoning is a time of dire omens coming true. Rage Across the Heavens is a book about Garou prophecies and celestial influences, detailing the greater forces at work in the Umbral skies, and providing many heavenly Gifts. What¹s more, it presents a complete story embroiling the players directly in events of the Year of the Reckoning. Don¹t miss it! (3110) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $17.95 STARS OF THE MONTH WEREWOLF: THE APOCALYPSE CURRENT PRINTING HC Werewolf enriches any "Storyteller" campaign by introducing those cursed lycanthropes of nightmare, legend, and lore ‹ the Garou! This sourcebook describes the powers, goals, and origins of the were-creatures. (3600/STAR08669) HC, 9x11, 228pg, b&w $29.95 WEREWOLF: THE WILD WEST RPG HC This is the newest game set in the World of Darkness, as players take the roles of Garou spirit warrior or normal humans trying to survive in the Savage West. This rulebook contains everything players need to create characters and play games in this new setting. Features stand-alone rules for playing Native Americans, settlers, or others. Get the best of both worlds, as the spiritual side of Werewolf: The Apocalypse blends with the gritty heroism of Westerns. (3700/STAR06533) MATURE AUDIENCES HC, 272pg $28.00 *************** World of Darkness WORLD OF DARKNESS CHARACTER GENERATOR CD-ROM The World of Darkness has always been a complex place to live. So many groups to keep track of. So many character sheets to photocopy. Well, not anymore! This CD-ROM is designed to alleviate the frustration of looking up powers and finding the right character sheet. Now you can generate characters of any power level, clan, tribe, or tradition and print them out on the sheets of your choice. Make notes about your character and keep up with his experience. As your character gets better, simply print out a new sheet! Send characters to others through the Internet or use them in online chat games. Storytellers can keep track of players¹ and villains¹ stats. Create random characters of varying power levels. For Windows 95 or Windows 98 only. Packaged in a jewel case. (5705) (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM $24.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST Magic: The Gathering OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGIC: THE GATHERING‹URZA¹S SAGA PRECONSTRUCTED STARTER DECK These potent preconstructed decks propel players into the epic Magic expansion and provide instant acess to the innovative game mechanics and expert strategies of Urza¹s Saga. (WOC06019) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. *************** STARS OF THE MONTH MAGIC: THE GATHERING MIRAGE BOOSTER PACK Don¹t think this Mirage is an illusion, because it's not. These booster packs are guaranteed to give you the cards you need to create a killer Mirage deck, or to augment your existing Magic deck. 15 cards per pack. (WOC16522/STAR03073) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.95Ea. MAGIC: THE GATHERING TEMPEST STARTER DECK & BOOSTER PACK The first expansion since Arabian Nights, Tempest features new and intriguing game-play concepts that challenge intermediate to advanced Magic players. This stand-alone expansion can be played alone, or with MTG 's Fifth Edition. Includes the continuation of the epic backstory introduced in Weatherlight. 60 cards per deck; 15 cards per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. STARTER DECK (WOC16527/STAR07043)‹Deck MSRP: $8.95Ea. BOOSTER PACK (WOC16528/STAR07164)‹Pack MSRP: $2.95Ea. MAGIC: THE GATHERING EXODUS BOOSTER PACK Use these booster packs increase the power of your creatures, sail over defenses, take opponents down ‹ either way, you're kicking butt! 15 cards per pack. (WOC06004/STAR08063) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. MAGIC: THE GATHERING‹URZA¹S SAGA BOOSTER PACK An all-new story arc begins! The Urza¹s Saga expansion set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game can be played alone or as a standard expansion to Magic: The Gathering - Fifth Edition. The Urza¹s Saga expansion is appropriate for expert Magic players. (WOC06012/STAR08307) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. VIDEOS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS VIZ VIDEO RANMA 1/2, OUTTA CONTROL: EAT, DRINK, MAN-WHO-TURNS-INTO-WOMAN New episodes of the martial arts-comedy-romance anime series! Akane's back in the kitchen and the whole family's nervous‹will Ranma's tasteless destruction of her (cough, cough) cuisine send her sulking to the salt cellar? Also: The return of Shampoo's twin Amazon sisters Ling-Ling and Lung-Lung! Two complete episodes, approx. 52 mins. ENGLISH, VHS, FC $24.95 RANMA 1/2, OUTTA CONTROL SUBTITLED EDITION: HEADMASTER FROM HELL New Subtitled Edition! In ³The Return of the Hawaiian Headmaster from Hell,² an aloha- spouting high-school disciplinarian arrives to make the students¹ lives into a living tropical nightmare! Plus Happosai trains Kuno in his own night-prowling ways! Two complete episodes, 52 minutes. SUBTITLED, VHS, FC $29.95 RANMA 1/2 POSTER Make your wall a brighter place with this gorgeous swimsuit poster of girl-type Ranma! Every Ranma 1/2 fan will love this inexpensive poster which gives any room a touch of sun and surf. Also solicited in the merchandise section. FC, 27x35 $9.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME THE ALTERNATIVE WORLD VOL. 1: PRIESTESS OF WATER VIDEOS & DVD El Hazard TVII Miz finally finds someone to replace her so she can get married, but during the ceremony, an artifact Makoto was studying reacts with other artifacts transporting the whole gang from El Hazard into a strange new world. What new adventures will they face? If they ever manage to leave this world, where will they find themselves next? The popular cast from the El Hazard OVA series is back, and the story starts where the second OVA series left off. (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (70491)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70492)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 DVD (10254)‹DVD, FC SRP: $29.98 BATTLE ATHLETES VICTORY VOL. 6: WILLPOWER VIDEOS The Next Step. Lahrri and Mylandah continue to crush their competition by performing at an athletic level beyond anyone else. If Akari and Chris want to compete at all, they must train hard to have strong muscles and an even stronger will! (8682) DUBBED (70477)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70476)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 BATTLE ATHLETES VICTORY VOL. 4: SPACEWARD HO! DVD Akari made the cut! Now, her life gets really strange. Akari's trip into space to train on the University Satellite Sports Academy is interrupted by three hijackers with very odd tactics. Then, she meets her roommate who brought a cow from the moon, and her coach who can only eat chocolate to survive! Just as she thinks things can't get any worse, she and her teammates discover that they can't seem to win a single match in the competition ‹ will Akari lose so soon?! (8682/10202) DVD, FC SRP: $29.98 BATTLE ATHLETES VICTORY VOL 1-4 VIDEOS WITH IMPORTED CD A Previews Exclusive! Now you can join Akari Kanzaki in all of her madcap adventures with the first four volumes of the Battle Athletes television series! This hilarious alternate world from the OVA series features new character designs, strange new friends, and all of the heartwarming sports that made Akari one of the most popular anime characters! As a special bonus, when you order these four volumes as a set, you will receive the imported CD soundtrack, not available anywhere else in the U.S.! (8682) DUBBED‹Set (x4) SRP: $119.98 SUBTITLED‹Set (x4) SRP: $129.98 BATTLE SKIPPER THE MOVIE VIDEO DUBBED The spoiled rich girls of St. Ignacio's Debutante club are planning to unleash their robotic combat suits and conquer the world. Only the mysterious Lightning Attacker Extras super- team and their prototype Battle Skipper robots dare stand in their way! (969/USM1790) VHS, FC SRP: $24.99 BLACK JACK VIDEOS E.R. eat your heart out! There are some people conventional medicine cannot help. Victims of chance, conspiracy, and nature ‹ bloody accidents, ectopic pregnancies, psychosomatic deformities ‹ they have been abandoned by ordinary doctors. But for Black Jack, a brilliant, scarred, unlicensed surgeon, no case is too bizarre and no operation too risky. (4502) MATURE READERS DUBBED‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO VIDEOS From the director of Princess Mononoke and Kiki's Delivery Service. Completely retranslated and redubbed, the classic 1979 Miyazaki anime featuring the outrageously fun- filled adventures of "The Wolf" (A.K.A Lupin III). The name may have been changed by the lawyers in Tokyo (to protect themselves from a copyright lawsuit), but the gorgeous visuals where "everything moves" remains the same! (4502) DUBBED‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 COWBOY BEBOP VOL. 1 VIDEOS Meet the crew of the spaceship Bebop. In a futuristic society, they act as bounty hunters going after the most dangerous criminals. Spike Spiegel appreciates the finer things in life, like good jazz and Bruce Lee films. His partner, Jet Black, is a cyborg who's a former cop. And in this first volume, viewers are also introduced to the sultry Faye, a woman who can definitely take care of herself. And then there's Ein? (8682) DUBBED‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE, DAISY VOL. 1 VIDEO SUBTITLED Nerdy genius Techno is enraged that someone is encroaching on his property-until he sees her face and falls hopelessly in love. Pity poor Hitomi, whom Techno names "Daisy" and decides to make his, but Hitomi doesn't want anything to do with him. Techno decides to make her his own, no matter what it takes-including replacing their school teacher with a robot and commandeering a class field trip. (8682) VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 6: IMMORTALS DVD DUBBED The Earth's Special Forces show their newly developed powers in their victory over the plant monsters known as the Saibamen, but unfortunately, that was only the prologue to the real battle against the evil Saiyans, Vegeta, and Nappa. Soon, the Earth's Special forces discover that their best attacks barely faze the Saiyans. Where is Goku?! (8682/10213) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 7: DESTRUCTION DVD DUBBED Goku finally arrives, but many of the Earth's Special Forces have already fallen just to stall the Saiyans. Goku demonstrates his new strength and techniques upon Nappa, and Vegeta orders Nappa to retreat. Instead of retreating, the enraged Saiyan attacks Krillin and Gohan only to be defeated by Goku. Now it is time for the real battle between the ruthless Saiyan, Vegeta, and Goku, the Earth's only hope! (8682/10214) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 8: SHOWDOWN DVD DUBBED Goku's battle with Vegeta rages on with Vegeta gaining the upper hand in spite of the return of Krillin, Gohan, and Yajirobe. (8682/10215) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOL. 9: DEPARTURE DVD DUBBED The battle against Vegeta finally concludes thanks to the teamwork and supreme effort from the Earth's Special Forces and Goku. Then a new quest is revealed! (8682/10216) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 EATMAN VOL. 4 VIDEO SUBTITLED Bolt Crank arrives in the town of Molgul to help the nun Shirill. But what he finds isn't exactly what he was led to believe. What is the secret of the mysterious white flower? Then, Bolt journeys to the military nation of Zagard and becomes involved in the case of Tachianna, who is condemned to die. Can he get to the bottom of this mystery before it's too late? (8682/70429) VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 F3: FRANTIC, FRUSTRATED FEMALE ‹ MÉNAGE À TROIS VIDEO SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (76/VHSF004S) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR VOL. 5 VIDEOS It¹s time for more post-apocalyptic king-fu action and adventure with the steely-eyed master of the Fist of the North Star, Kenshiro! This volume collects episodes #13-15 of the TV series. Available in Dubbed and Subtitled versions. (4502) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 GALAXY FRAULEIN YUNA RETURNS VIDEOS It's a world where an average schoolgirl has to save the universe with superpowers and intergalactic battle armor. Where your best friend is probably an android who'll eat you out of house and home. Where the biggest international celebrity shows up to provide emotional support. It's a tripped-up, twisted little universe where playtime often involves malevolent machinery in brutal battle for interstellar domination. Galaxy Fraulein Yuna is back, but not everyone is thrilled about her return, especially an evil trio of sisters who plan to destroy the world. (76) DUBBED (VHSGY003D)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 SUBTITLED (VHSGY003S)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 HAUNTED JUNCTION VOL. 4: ALONE IN THE DARK?! VIDEO/SUBTITLED Haruto ain¹t afraid of no ghosts! Ever since becoming President of the Saints¹ Club, Haruto has been trying to find ways to keep school spirits high. But alas, Haruto and the Saints¹ Club are in for a lot more than they bargained for: an exorcism gone awry; comic books brought to life by the forces of evil; and Hanako is challenged by her sexy rival, Yamiko! Haruto¹s high school life is anything but normal... but it sure beats studying! Approximate running time: 48 minutes. (8682/70447) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 LADY BLUE VOL. 1 VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/A18-1788) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC MSRP: $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LADY BLUE VOL. 1 VIDEO SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/STAR07369) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC MSRP: $29.99 *************** LAIN SERIAL EXPERIMENTS VOL. 1: NAVI VIDEOS & DVD We're all Connected... There is the world around us, a world of people, tactile sensation, and culture. There is the wired world, inside the computer, of images, personalities, virtual experiences, and a culture all of its own. The day after a classmate commits suicide, Lain, a thirteen year-old girl, discovers how closely the two worlds are linked when she receives an e-mail from the dead girl: ³I just abandoned my body. I still live here...² Has the line between the real world and the wired world begun to blur? (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (70450)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70451)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 DVD‹FC SRP: $29.98 LEGEND OF CRYSTANIA MOTION PICTURE DVD An all new adventure set in the aftermath of the Lodoss Wars. When the fleet carrying the exiled Ashram, Pirotesse, and their followers runs aground on the accursed shores of the Beast Island of Crystania, Ashram is possessed by the Dark God Barbas! Pirotesse escapes, but it's 300 years before she can find a group of adventurers daring enough to enter the land of the were-beasts. 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. (76/DVDLC001) DVD, FC SRP: $29.98 MAGICAL PROJECT S VOL. 7: ROMIO ATTACKS! VIDEO SUBTITLED It's not over 'til the crazy lady sings! They know. Sasami and Misao have found out that they are also Pretty Sammy and Pixy Misa! Even so, they'll work hard to keep the most important thing in their lives ‹ their friendship! Now, with Misao keeping Pixy Misa out of the way, Pretty Sammy can restore the balance of good in the galaxy, Tsunami can become queen, and Sasami can retire! Right?! Wrong! Just as Sasami thinks she's done, the third candidate for the Queen of Juraihelm, Romio, suddenly appears and backs up Ramia! What's going to happen now! (8682/70320) VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 MIDNIGHT PANTHER GENERAL RELEASE VIDEOS The traveling music group, the Pussycats, is the hottest thing around. Lou, Kei, and Sonya are three sexy singers with a legion of screaming fans in every town. But these Pussycats have claws. Singers by day, assassins for hire by night, the Pussycats live a double life as The Midnight Panthers who will kill anyone ...for the right price. Approximate running time: 60 min. In Stereo. Full Color. (969) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (USM1791)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.99 SUBTITLED (USM1792)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 MIDNIGHT PANTHER UNCUT VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/A18-1820) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 MONKEY MAGIC: CELESTIAL HEAVENS DVD DUBBED Kongo organizes a special commando team to sneak into the Celestial Heaven warships, throwing everyone into chaos! Able to capture one of the warships, Kongo and his fellow monkeys begin the attack. Collects episodes 6 and 7 of the TV series. (8682/0271) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 MONKEY MAGIC: PEACH PARTY PANDEMONIUM VIDEO DUBBED At the Peach Party, Kongo is outraged when he learns that his job is the lowest rank within the Celestial Heavens. Demanding an increase in rank, Kongo is put to the ultimate test as he¹s challenged by one of the strongest warriors, Refang! Collects episodes 8 and 9. (8682/0253) VHS, FC SRP: $12.98 THE MYSTERIOUS PLAY (FUSHIGI YUGI) VOL. 8: SUMMONING SUZAKU VIDEOS The time has come for Miaka to summon Suzaku! She desperately wants to wish for Tamahome to be with her forever, but after protecting the kingdom and restoring her friendship with Yui, there will be no wishes left for the rest of the Suzaku Seven. Meanwhile, Nakago assures Yui that Miaka will never summon Suzaku...Miaka's Lesson ‹ Sometimes the end of a journey is only the beginning...Voted Best Original Video Animation for 1997 and 1998 by attendees at Anime Expo ‹ the largest Anime Convention in the USA! Each volume contains collectible character cards (while supplies last). (8682) DUBBED (70266)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70267)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 NAZCA VOL. 1: AWAKENING VIDEOS & DVD Can a past life affect the future? Kyoji, the only member of a small Kendo (traditional Japanese wooden swordplay) club has his world turned upside down! Sudden visions of past life events during the age of the Incas revive ancient rivalries and ambitions, clouding modern day relationships and turning friends into deadly enemies! Kyoji's former mentor, Tate, fully accepts his past life as Yawaru, an Inca warrior, and has adopted his old ambition to cleanse the world of its weaker elements. However, he also remembers it was the betrayal of Biruka, Kyoji's past life, that thwarted his original attempt! DUBBED (70499)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70500)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 DVD (10258)‹FC SRP: $29.98 THE NEW ADVENTURES OF KIMBA THE WHITE LION: VOL. 6 TERRIBLE POWER VIDEO DUBBED Shaka and Jamar take advantage of Kimba's conviction not to fight within Panja's Jungle and seriously injure him. While he recovers, Malody challenges Kimba's ideals and makes Kimba face the possibility that some conflicts will result in violence. After Kimba recovers, he finds himself forced to use violence to resolve some dangerous situations, but finds himself tempted by the terrible power and adrenaline that come from fighting. He also discovers that while his strength will defeat his enemies, it also frightens all of his friends. He resolves to resist the temptation of his darker impulses and to pursue his destiny! (8682/70310) VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 KIMBA THE WHITE LION VIDEOS VOL. 1-3 SET DUBBED WITH LION PLUSH TOY A Previews Exclusive! Kimba is Back! This set has the first 3 volumes from this modern remake of the classic 60's TV character. Now you can enjoy the classic drama, endearing characters, and gripping story that has already captured many hearts. As a special offer, when you order this set of three videos you will also get a Kimba plush toy ­ only available through Previews! (8682) Set SRP: $43.98 ORIGINAL DIRTY PAIR VOL. 2 VIDEOS When 300 employees of the Jason-Hughes mining company are wiped off the face of the planet by the "Wrath of God," the Dirty Pair are sent to investigate. But how do you defend yourself from a power that commands an army of true believers? Are Kei and Yuri sufficiently virtuous to defy a deity? Then, when the wargames of a band of delinquent prodigies end in an all-out assault on the secret development center for the Dimensional Vibration Cannon, Kei and Yuri find themselves in the unlikely role of nursemaids! Digitally Mastered. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 60min. (76) DUBBED (VHSOD002D)‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSOD002S)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 OUTLAW STAR VOL. 1 VIDEOS From the studio the brought you Gundam comes Outlaw Star. Gene and Jim are mercenaries, and will do anything if the pay is right. However, when a pirate hires them to help her find the secret key to a hidden spaceship, things go awry. First of all, the "key" is a female android! Gene and Jim decide to "liberate" the ship and its key. Now the pirates are on their tail, and the flight is going to be more than a little bumpy. (8682) DUBBED‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 POKÉMON VOL. 6 VIDEO & DVD DUBBED Capsized! Pikachu, Ash, and friends are trapped in the sinking St. Anne! After a narrow escape, they find themselves separated and stranded on a dangerous island inhabited by giant Pokémon! Finally, a greedy developer's plans to develop a casino on a reef backfires when she hires Team Rocket to eliminate the Tentacool Pokémon that live there! (8682) VHS (70233)‹FC SRP: $14.98 DVD (10181)‹FC SRP: $24.98 POKÉMON VOL. 7 VIDEO & DVD DUBBED Brock falls head over heels for the girl of his dreams ‹ too bad she's a ghost! Later, Team Rocket schemes to steal an entire swarm of Butterfree Pokémon when they gather for the mating season. Can Ash save the day ‹ and say goodbye to the first Pokémon he ever caught? Finally, Psychic Pokémon specialize in trickery, but Gym leader Sabrina and her Abra are the most devious duo ever! You don't have to be psychic to know that Ash's quest for a Marsh Badge won't be easy. (8682) VHS (70234)‹FC SRP: $14.98 DVD (10182)‹FC SRP: $24.98 STARS OF THE MONTH POKÉMON VOL. 2: THE MYSTERY OF MT. MOON VIDEO DUBBED Contains episodes 4-6. Ash meets his first real opponent, Samurai, and pits everything he's got against Samurai¹s Pokémon arsenal. Next, Ash heads for Pewter Town, where he encounters Brock! Can the featherweight Pikachu defeat the ten-ton Onix? Then it¹s time for an expedition to Mt. Moon in search of the rare Clefairy Pokémon and its mysterious Metronome power! Includes a Pokémon mini-comic, collectible cards, and more! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. (8682) (STAR08885) VHS, FC $14.98 POKÉMON VOL. 3: THE SISTERS OF CERULEAN CITY VIDEO DUBBED Contains episodes 7-9. Misty challenges Ash to a duel on her home turf ‹ the Cerulean City swimming pool! Will Ash and Pikachu make a big splash, or are they out of their depth? Then Ash meets A.J., a freelance Pokémon trainer who puts him through his paces. But if Ash thinks training is tough, he hasn¹t been to the Pokémon Institute, where class isn¹t over ¹till there¹s only one Pokémon left standing! Includes a Pokémon mini-comic and other extras!, Approximate running time: 75 minutes. (8682) VHS, FC $14.98 ****************** PRINCESS ROUGE: LEGEND OF THE LAST LABYRINTH VIDEO SUBTITLED Yusuke is a young, orphaned, high-school student who just happens to be late to class one day. Little did he know that his tardiness would put him in the right place, at the right time...soaking in the middle of a muddy puddle with a girl who has fallen, literally, into his lap. Rogue, the mysterious girl who falls from the sky, remembers nothing except her name. A touching love story in the spirit of Oh My Goddess! and Video Girl Ai, this beautifully animated video will charm audiences with its tale of impossible love. Approximate running time: 60min. (6204/AWVS9938) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 QUEEN EMERELDAS VIDEOS State of the art computer techniques being Leiji Matsumoto's (Star Blazers, Galaxy Express 999) to life. In a far distant future, a would-be master seeks to dominate the galaxy. Against these merciless Afressians, mankind has just one hope: the mysterious female warrior known as Emeraldas. Driven by her tortured memory of a lost love, Emereldas sails the Sea of Stars like a privateer of old, blasting the forces of tyranny into atoms with an amazing array of futuristic weapons. Approximate running time: 60min. (76) DUBBED (VHSQE001D)‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSQE001S)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 RECORD OF LODOSS: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT VIDEOS Five years previously, a band of six adventurers defeated the conquering armies of Marmo, the dark island, and saved the accursed island of Lodoss. Since that day, the survivors have been honored as heroes, and their deeds have become legends. But the evil never perished...it merely retreated, waited, and schemed. Now, the Black Knight of Marmo has returned to threaten the accursed island once more. Approximate running time: 90min. In Stereo. Full Color. (969) DUBBED (USM1800)‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (USM1801)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.99 SABER MARIONETTE R VIDEOS Planet Lalatsu has been inhabited by man ever since a spaceship, staffed only by men, drifted onto the planet. Utilizing cloning technologies, man has created female androids called, "marionettes." These marionettes helped to fill the void created by the absence of woman and has built a prosperous city. It has been 200 years since the drifters landed onto the planet. The story begins in one of the city-states, Romarna. (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SLAYERS: THE MOTION PICTURE DVD Enveloped in mists, the island of Mipross has been shrouded in mystery since the dawn of time! Now, two mighty sorceresses will attempt to pierce the veil of secrecy and silence that has hidden the horrible truth about Miproiss from the eyes of men for hundreds of years! Join the short-statured and even shorter-tempered master mage Lina Inverse and her over-endowed associate Nahga the Serpent as they untangle themselves from a deadly web of intrigue and danger in the wildest Slayers adventure of them all! Comes with three tracks, original Japanese, English dubbed, and Spanish subtitled. Approximate running time: 75min. Digitally Mastered. In Stereo. (76/DVDSL001) DVD, FC SRP: $29.98 STAR BLAZERS SERIES 3 PART XV-XVI VIDEOS DUBBED Originally shown in only a few U.S. markets, the "Bolar Wars" is the 13-part sequel to the "Comet Empire" saga. It's 2203, and runaway nuclear fusion in the Earth's sun has forced the population into underground cities. As the Star Blazers seek a planet that will support life, they are drawn into an intergalactic war and guided to the lost planet of Gardiana. Four episodes per tape. (482) PART XV‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 PART XVI‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 TENCHI IN TOKYO VOL. 5: A NEW LOVE VIDEOS Nothing can come between Sakuya and Tenchi. First, when Ayeka and Sasami try to hitch-hike to Tokyo, Yugi arranges for them to meet up with an aggressive woman on a motorcycle with an obsession for an impossibly fast jogger. Then, when Tenchi's friend Amagasaki threatens to break up the pair's romantic mood with interruptions, Yugi sends a spirit in the form of a professional female wrestler to intervene. Finally though, it is the bumbling nature of Ayeka, Mihoshi, Washu, and even Ryo-ohki that drives Tenchi to protect Sakuya from them when they accidentally destroy half of the culture festival at Tenchi's High School! (8682) DUBBED (70282)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70283)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES CHAPTER 2: BIG SHOWDOWN VIDEOS That daring group of elf-strippers is back in business, and when Junpei is mistaken for a gang member, the team decides to kill two birds with one stone. The group strikes a deal with the town's elven provost. If they get rid of the Skeletons plaguing the village, she'll get naked. The whole situation could have really big consequences! Then Those Who Hunt Elves take on an elven swordswoman who was cursed by her teacher for being cruel in battle. She must defeat 1,000 opponents to be free of the curse, and it's none other than Junpei who's lucky 1,000! Approximate running time: 60 min. Digitally Mastered. In Stereo. (76) DUBBED (VHSTW002D)‹VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 SUBTITLED (VHSTW002S)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 WILD 7 VIDEOS The Wild 7 are a crime-fighting squad comprised of ex-criminals, each with their own combat experience. Commanded by the mysterious Kusaba, they combine their skills, and their felonious backgrounds, to delve into the criminal minds of the outlaws they are assigned to eliminate. Their mission ‹ to bring down a crime syndicate whose far- reaching grasp has ensnared members of the parliament and the media. In a society where crime and corruption run rampant, there's only one group you can turn to: The Wild 7! Featuring a new soundtrack with up-and-coming U.S. bands. Approximate running time: 50min. (6306) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (UV1040)‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED (UV1041)‹VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 ANIMATION SPIKE AND MIKE'S FESTIVAL OF ANIMATION VOL. 5 VIDEO This year's volume includes ten animated shorts, including the 1998 World Animation Celebration Grand Jury Prize Winner "T.R.A.N.S.I.T.," the 1987 Bilbao Film Festival winner "Hand in Hand," and the new "Son of Bambi Meets Godzilla." Approximate running time: 56min. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $29.95 SOUTH PARK VOL. 10-12 VIDEOS Collecting more fun, wholesome ("What!!!") entertainment from the second season of South Park. Volume 10 collects "City on the Edge of Forever" and "Summer Sucks"; Volume 11 collects "Chef's Salty Balls" and "Chickenpox"; and Volume 12 collects "Roger Ebert Should Lay Off the Fried Foods" and "Clubhouses." All three tapes (six episodes total) are avaialble in the Wave 4 three-pack. (8281) MATURE AUDIENCES VOL. 10 (36741)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 VOL. 11 (36742)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 VOL. 12 (36743)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 WAVE 4 PACK (36747)‹Set (x3) SRP: $39.88 MEN IN BLACK: THE SERIES ANIMATED VIDEO 3-PACK Based on the hit film starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Join "J" and "K," the universe's top crime-fighting agents as they continue their mission to protect the earth from the scum of the universe. Two episodes per tape. Six episodes total per pack. (8727/02305) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. Set (x3) SRP: $24.95 EXTREME GHOSTBUSTERS ANIMATED VIDEO 3-PACK Based on the hit Ghostbusters picture. These are the stories of four inner-city teenagers who team up to keep New York safe from slime-spewing intruders from beyond. Created with the consultation of producer Ivan Reitman. Two episodes per tape. Six episodes total per pack. (8727/02306) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. Set (x3) SRP: $24.95 ASIAN ACTION THEATER DUEL OF THE SHAOLIN FIST VIDEO DUBBED Shown in the widescreen format. From 1971. One of the early 1970s kung-fu pioneers, Duel of the Shaolin Fist is a masterpiece of revenge and heroic bloodshed. David Chiang and Ti Lung (both from Seven Blows of the Dragon) reunite to battle a triad of gangsters in a series of thrilling streetfights using knives, chains, and their extraordinary kung-fu skills. Approximate running time: 90 min. (969/CC0107) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 RIKKI OH ‹ STORY OF RICKY VIDEO DUBBED In the not-so-distant future, national budgets have forced the privatization of most government institutions, even prisons. When mild-mannered Ricky takes revenge on the drug-pushing thieves who killed his girlfriend, he is sentenced to an ultra maximum- security prison run by a sadistic warden and his Gang of Four, a group of powerful fighters who terrorize their fellow inmates. After seeing the brutality first-hand, Ricky takes matters into his own hands, and he stops at nothing as he brutally disembowels, demolishes, devastates, and destroys his opponents in some of the bloodiest battles ever committed to celluloid. Full Color. Approximate running time: 90min. (6204/TSVD9977) VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 CITY HUNTER LIVE-ACTION VIDEOS Part Detective. Part Ladies¹ Man. All action hero. Jackie Chan stars as girl-chasing detective Ryu Saeba in this hilarious live-action adaptation of the anime classic. When Ryu is asked to track down a rich tycoon¹s runaway daughter, he ends up on a luxury cruise ship held hostage by a group of international terrorists! The cast includes Chan and Naked Killer star Chingmy Yau, and features a classic fight scene with Jackie and his opponents dressed as the popular Street Fighter video game characters! Available on DVD, and in Dubbed and Subtitled video versions ‹ all presented in Letterbox format. Approximate running time: 98 minutes. (7816) DUBBED‹VHS, FC (66533) SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED‹VHS, FC (64833) SRP: $19.98 DVD‹FC (66534) SRP: $49.95 Shinya Tsukamoto on DVD TETSUO II: BODY HAMMER UNCUT DVD & VIDEO SUBTITLED Now available in DVD. The long-awaited sequel to Shinya Tsukamoto's Tetsuo The Iron Man. Taniguchi, a Tokyo businessman whose son is kidnapped by indoctrinated thugs, undergoes a transformation from mild-mannered family man to ferocious cybernetic arsenal! Tsukamoto's delirious ride through post-industrial nightmares climaxes in a murderous battle between the forces of redemption and destruction in a visually astounding mix of weird sci-fi and relentless live-action manga. "I wanted to make a film like a rock concert, to make people actually feel the images," notes the director. "Part of me loves a city like Tokyo, but part of me would quite happily destroy it." Go for it! Approximate running time: 90min. (4502) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD SRP: $24.95 (O/A) SUBTITLED (44004788693)‹VHS SRP: $19.95 TOKYO FIST DVD & VIDEO SUBTITLED Now available in DVD. Having taken body-horror as far as it could go, Shinya Tsukamoto (Tetsuo the Iron Man, Tetsuo II: Body Hammer) turns his attention to a psychokinetic love triangle in which a jilted insurance salesman (Tsukamoto himself) turns himself into an iron-pumping killing machine when his girlfriend leaves him for a boxer. Tom Weisser highlights the "climactic blood-splashing gorefest, the likes of which are unparalleled in cult cinema." Approximate running time: 85 min. MATURE AUDIENCES DVD SRP: $24.95 (O/A) SUBTITLED (4400564373)‹VHS SRP: $19.95 ****************** COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND STAR OF THE MONTH NEIL GAIMAN: NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND VIDEO Acclaimed writer Neil Gaiman (Sandman, Stardust) gives an exclusive interview in which he talks candidly about his comics work, his BBC television series Neverwhere, and his support of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. No Gaiman fan will want to miss this insightful, thought-provoking interview. Approximate running time: 60min. (8945/STAR08653) VHS MSRP: $14.95 ********************** HORROR DAWN OF THE DEAD 20TH ANNIVERSARY WIDESCREEN VIDEOS Now digitally remastered. George Romero's 1979 horror classic is both a gruesome zombie flick and a prescient "social commentary on consumerist culture and the vanishing middle class" (Roger Avary). Including the brilliant make-up artistry of Tom Savini and a haunting soundtrack from the Italian group Goblin. Available in both the original theatrical release (128min) and the director's cut (139min) with a bonus Monroeville Mall commercial. (7867) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. MATURE AUDIENCES THEATRICAL (SV10780)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 DIRECTOR'S (SV10781)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 JAMES BOND SPIES, SLEUTHS, AND PRIVATE EYES British super spy James Bond ushered in an era of secret agents, super villains, and gadgetry in the 1960s. Get a taste of them all in this set of rare trailers, featurettes, and promos from The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Matt Helm, Flint, Get Smart, and more. Approximate running time: 90min. (4059) VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 CASINO ROYALE: THE COLLECTOR'S EDITION Not the David Niven/Woody Allen spoof, but the 1954 live U.S. TV movie starring Barry Nelson as 007. Yes, there was a Bond before Sean Connery! A unique piece of Bond history completely unedited with an introduction, the history of Casino Royale, and rare TV spots. Approximate running time: 80min. VHS SRP: $19.95 KAIJU OROCHI: THE EIGHT-HEADED DRAGON VIDEO DUBBED Japan's greatest legend is transformed into one of the wildest fantasies ever filmed in the Land of the Rising Sun by the team behind the original Godzilla. Born under an evil sign, Takeru Yamato's own father orders him executed at birth, but the Gods intervene, and a hero is born! Motion picture technology catches up to the grandeur of epic myth as Toho Studios unleashes an unparalleled spectacle of swordplay, black sorcerers, fire demons, mass destruction, and the monstrous eight-headed dragon Orochi! With spectacular sets and special effects created by director Takao Ohgawata (Godzilla vs. Mothra). Digitially Mastered. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 90min. (76/ALA008) VHS SRP: $14.98 MOVIE CLASSICS Alien Legacy ALIEN: RESURRECTION VIDEOS The fourth installment of the Alien saga. Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) died fighting the perfect predator ‹ 208 horrific experiments later, she's back. A group of scientists has cloned her, along with the alien queen inside her, hoping to breed the ultimate weapon. But the resurrected Ripley is full of surprises for both her creators and the aliens. Soon, a lot more than "all hell" breaks loose, and to combat the creatures, Ripley teams up with a band of smugglers, including a mechanic named Call (Winona Ryder) who holds a few surprises of her own. Available in both regular pan-and-scan or widescreen. (749) MATURE AUDIENCES PAN & SCAN (32530)‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 WIDESCREEN (4111844)‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 ALIEN COLLECTOR'S BOX SET VIDEOS All four movies ‹ Alien, Aliens (new edition with 20 extra minutes), Alien3, and Alien: Resurrection ‹ of the sci-fi saga starring Sigourney Weaver. This box set includes a bonus Tribute to Alien video and a set of The Making of Aliens collectors cards. Available in both regular pan-and-scan or widescreen. (749) MATURE AUDIENCES PAN & SCAN (4111637)‹Set (x5) SRP: $54.98 WIDESCREEN (4111640)‹Set (x5) SRP: $59.98 ************* GHOSTBUSTERS VIDEOS Yes, it's been 15 years since we first heard the famous call "Who ya Gonna Call? Ghostbusters!" and saw Bill Murray attempting to breakdance in the video. Both Ghostbusters and Ghostbusters II are available again at affordable prices in both regular and widescreen editions. Starring the original comedic agents of the paranormal, Dan Akroyd, Bill Murray, Annie Potts, and Sigourney Weaver. (8727) GHOSTBUSTERS 15TH ANNIV. SPECIAL ED.‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 GHOSTBUSTERS WIDESCREEN‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 GHOSTBUSTERS II PAN & SCAN‹VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 GHOSTBUSTERS II WIDESCREEN‹VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 TROMA LUST FOR FREEDOM COLLECTOR'S EDITION VIDEO Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, there is a town so sinister and so evil, that visitors who dare cross its borders are forever lost in the swamp of its corruption. Criminals, mobsters, and misfits run the town, and innocent visitors become their slaves. They are thrown into a broken-down rat-infested prison and made to perform all sorts of unspeakable and perverted acts. All this changes when tough sexy Gillian Kaites (Melanie Coll) comes to town. For action, adventure, excitement, thrills, and graphic gun battles that light up the screen, you must experience Lust for Freedom. Approximate running time: 90min. (6097/3500) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $14.98 FORTRESS OF AMERIKKKA COLLECTOR'S EDITION VIDEO America has become a land where the brave must fight to be free. A secret band of militant mercenaries are terrorizing the entire nations, killing anyone or anything that gets into their way. They are the Fortress of Amerikka: a brutal, defiant, powerful tool of the conspiracy of labor, corporate, and bureaucratic elites set on a deadly course to destroy the basic tenets of American life. Gene LaBrock and Kellee Bradley star as innocent young lovers who will become new American heroes as the fight to destroy the Fortress of Amerikkka. Approximate running time: 103min. (6097/3100) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $14.98 TUBE A PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE TV COMICS SPECTACULAR: DICK TRACY/FLASH GORDON VIDEO A Previews Exclusive! Two full hours of great comic strip adventures originally brought to life in these 1950's TV adventures. In "Dick Tracy vs. Foreign Spies" from the 1952 film series, Tracy (Ralph Byrd) must stop two sets of secret agents from getting a hold of the secret Z-93 metal invented by Professor B. Lough Mine. Then, in "Flash Gordon vs. Zydereen, The Witch of Neptune" from the 1953 West German/French series, Flash Gordon (Steve Holand), Dale Arden (Irene Champlin), and Dr. Zarkof (Joe Nash) must stop the Rasputin-like Witch of Neptune from taking over the entire galaxy. (4341) VHS, b&w SRP: $19.95 ************** LUCY LAWLESS IN PEACH/A BITTER SONG VIDEO Two video shorts from early in Lucy Lawless's (Xena) career. In Peach, Lawless stars as a tow-headed truck driver attracted to a young Maori woman. Hailed by critics as "angelic," "sensuous," "an unabashed celebration of lesbian life," and "startlingly intimate ‹ just looking at it will make you wipe your brow." Then, Lucy Lawless plays a kind nurse who helps a troubled young girl in her first role from A Bitter Song. Two Lucys as you've never seen her before. Approximate running time: 40min. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 WRESTLING THE UNREAL STORY OF PRO WRESTLING The Unreal Story of Pro Wrestling takes you from where it all began to the big-business spectacle it is today. Featuring interviews with some of the greatest wrestling legends including Strangler Lewis, Killer Kowalksi, André the Giant, and Hulk Hogan as A&E steps into the ring to reveal the secrets, and rules (if there are any!), of one of the world's most popular sports. (7411/AAE17128) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 AUDIO APOLLO SMILE APOLLO SMILE: LOVE, KISSES, AND GRENADES CD It's 14 tracks of groovilicious pop-rock-dance from the NYC Underground "Geek Diva" Apollo Smile ‹ the live-action anime girl! Includes such fan faves as "Feelin' Groovy," "Purrr," "Last Stand In Disco Land," and "Rainbow Rider." Total running time of 50:50 minutes. Lyrics included. (4561) (CAUT: 4) CD $17.95 CARTOON NETWORK CARTOON MEDLEY: A HEALTHY SERVING OF 40 CARTOON NETWORK HITS CD Strap on those bibs boys and girls for this meaty offering packed with a hearty serving of Cartoon Network's greatest hits! Featuring 40 high-energy theme songs, interstitials and outtakes from such shows like Powderpuff Girls, Johnny Bravo, Dexter's Laboratory, Ed, Edd & Eddy, Cow & Chicken, and classics like Josie & The Pussycats, Scooby-Doo, and Underdog. As a bonus, it's an enhanced CD containing interactive games to play on your computer. If this wasn't enough, it also includes lyrics to all the songs! (7135/R2-75693) (CAUT: 4) CD $16.98 JAPANIMATION SAILOR MOON LUNAROCK CD Originally released in Canada in 1997, this newly packaged domestic version features more music from the popular Sailor Moon animation program. Includes two original Japanese tracks: "Moonlight Densetsu" and "Ai No Senshi" (performed by popular Japanese singer Yuko Ishida) and also includes a remake of the Beattles hit "I Want To Hold Your Hand." 8 tracks total with two performed in Japanese. Color booklet also included. (7135/R2- 75654) (CAUT: 4) CD $16.98 STAR OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON SONGS FROM THE HIT TV SERIES CD "Fighting evil by moonlight, winning love by daylight, never running from a real fight, she is the one named Sailor Moon." The first domestic Sailor Moon music collection featuring 11 tracks including the Sailor Moon main title as well as hits like "I Wanna Be A Star!," "It's A New Day," "She's Got That Power," and more. Lyrics included. Please note that the songs are the originals from the U.S. television release. (7135/R2-72267) CD $16.98 ********************* LITTLE EVIL THINGS LITTLE EVIL THINGS VOL. 3 AUDIOS Enter the world of fear and terror as Little Evil Things Volume III continues the highly successful series of original horror stories with modern music and sound design, featuring the world renowned Moscow Symphony Orchestra. The third installment tells five new tales of terror which will certainly chill your bones and have you scared out of your wits! 68 minutes. Available on cassette or CD. (4145) (CAUT: 4) CD (1-891007-05-X) $12.98 CASSETTE (1-891007-04-1) $12.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE EVIL THINGS VOL. 1 & 2 AUDIOS Here's your chance to pick up the first two volumes of Little Evil Things ‹ the winner of the Publishers Weekly 1997 Listen Up Award. (4145) VOL. 1‹CD (1-891007-00-9) $12.98 VOL. 2‹CD (1-891007-03-3) $12.98 ******************* SCI-FI THE ABYSS ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK CD The original motion picture soundtrack to James Cameron's spectacular underwater adventure. Music composed and conducted by Alan Silvestri who magically weaves a mature hybrid of synths and orchestral sounds into a wonderfully crafted audio experience. 13 tracks total with a running time of 47:02 minutes. (7840/VSD-5235) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 JOHN OTTMAN: PORTRAIT OF HORROR (HALLOWEEN H20) CD Considered by many as the "unofficial" soundtrack to Halloween: H20 (1999) despite the movie studios' decision to drop the majority of John Ottman's chilling score at the last minute. Composed and produced by John Ottman, here is the unexpurgated soundtrack of chilling music. Of special note to Halloween fans should be Ottman's orchestral arrangement of John Carpenter's original Halloween theme. 17 tracks with a total running time of 50:44 minutes. (7840/VSD-5986) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 STAR WARS THE TROTTER TRIO: SKETCHES ON STAR WARS CD Here's a special treat for all you Star Wars aficionados. An exploration in jazz of John Williams' timeless music. The instantly recognizable and beloved Star Wars themes are cast in a whole new light by the brilliant pianist and arranger Terry Trotter, and are aided and abetted by bassist Tom Warrington and drummer Joe LaBarbera. Whether swinging through the "Main Title," giving a gentle bossa nova feel to "Yoda's Theme," casting the "Imperial March" as a jazz waltz, or bringing an introspective beauty to "May The Force Be With You," Trotter's treatment to Williams' music is always intriguing, always fresh, and above all, always true to the source. Total running time of 48:06 minutes. (7840/VSD- 5794) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 TUBE DARK SHADOWS 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION CD The 30th anniversary music collection for the first Gothic daytime drama ‹ Dark Shadows ‹ which remains one of the most fascinating programs in the history of television. This remastered treat will have you reliving all of those memorable and eerie interludes, and of special interest to fans will be the alternate version of the Dark Shadows theme; Jonathan Frid's "Dark Shadows 1969 Vampire Fan Club Greeting" and radio commercials for the 1970 MGM film House of Dark Shadows. 22 tracks with a total running time of 55:56 minutes. Also includes a 6-page b&w booklet. (VSD-5702) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 THE INCREDIBLE HULK TELEVISION MUSIC CD "Don't make me angry." One should heed Dr. Banner's warning and re-experience the magical musical thrills of the cult classic CBS TV show The Incredible Hulk (1977-1982), which starred the late Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. Music composed and produced by Joe Harnell including the popular intro and end themes. A definite nostalgia treat which will have you struggling to control your adrenaline-induced strength! (6094/JHCD-02) (CAUT: 4) CD $19.99 SEAQUEST DSV ORIGINAL TELEVISION SOUNDTRACK CD Hop aboard the SeaQuest and relive the sounds of the short-lived sci-fi television series with this original television soundtrack. Music composed and conducted by John Debney. 14 tracks with a total running time of 29:46 minutes. (7840/VSD-5565) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 APPAREL SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS COMIC IMAGES CENTRAL PARK MEDIA ANIME PIN-UP BEAUTIES: INNOCENT FALL T-SHIRT "Yan miaide...sono ureshisouna kao site H nandakara!!" cries perplexed anime maiden Ai as her undies are unexpectedly displayed. Roughly translated from the Japanese ‹ "Godamit! The wind just blew up my skirt again!" White 100% cotton t-shirt. (90701) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 DARK HORSE HEART OF EMPIRE LOGO T-SHIRT The superbly detailed Heart of Empire: The Legacy of Luther Arkwright logo by Brian Talbot on a navy 100% cotton t-shirt. The Great Seal of the British Empire never looked more glorious. (90703) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 PREDATOR HOMEWORLD #4 T-SHIRT The end is near as the secret of the Predator Homeworld is revealed! This black 100% cotton t-shirt reproduces the ominous Joel Naprstek cover to issue #4 of the Predator: Homeworld mini-series. Thank goodness all you'll get is a t-shirt! (90705) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 USAGI YOJIMBO VICTORIOUS T-SHIRT Honoring ancient warrior tradition, samurai Usagi Yojimbo has brought home the impaled head of his kill. Stan Sakai's design is appropriately printed on a dark red burgundy 100% cotton t-shirt. (90704) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 SQP CRIMSON EMBRACE: NEVERENDING THIRST T-SHIRT Blood-drenched Crimson Embrace art from Arantza. How long will this dark damsel be satisfied with just a sip? Printed on a 100% blood-red cotton t-shirt. (90702) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 TICK THE TICK: WILD RIDE T-SHIRT Life is one big roller coaster...for justice. Villains (and sidekicks) will tremble with the fear of unrighteousness as the awesome Tick pursues them to the ends of the sewage system. Featuring underground hero Sewer Urchin! Black 100% cotton t-shirt is unscented. (90706) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS JAY & SILENT BOB III PHOTO T-SHIRT JAY & SILENT BOB IV T-SHIRT You get two unique visual perspectives of the young lads this month with the new Jay & Silent Bob III Photo and the Jay & Silent Bob IV T-shirts! Both are screenprinted in full- color with the photo design being on a black 100% cotton shirt with the fabulous art of Duncan Fegredo gracing a stone-washed green shirt. Why are the boys so happy? It¹s because Jay & Silent Bob #4 from Oni Press has hit the streets!! The stage is now set for their next dogmatic experience. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 JUSTICE SOCIETY II T-SHIRT They¹re all dressed to the hilt on the new Justice Society II T-shirt. Features the art of Pete Poplaski screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. The Justice Society has returned!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 BATMAN BEYOND I T-SHIRT The future is here today on the new Batman Beyond I T-shirt. Features a multi-color screenprint on a dark grey 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The Dark Knight has insured himself a place even in future history. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 BATGIRL & FRIENDS T-SHIRT The entire Animated Batman female entourage has assembled on the new Batgirl and Friends T-shirt. Batgirl takes center stage together with Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy on this full-color design screenprinted on a stone-washed green 100% cotton shirt. Who says Batman¹s got a tough life? L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 EARTH-X: DAREDEVIL SYMBOL T-SHIRT The excitement of this alternate Marvel Universe manifests itself on the Earth-X Daredevil Symbol T-shirt. Features this new unique Daredevil symbol screenprinted in red puff ink on a black 100% cotton shirt. This is not your father¹s Daredevil. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 MARVEL CLASSIC: HULK II T-SHIRT You¹re wearing the power with the dynamic new Marvel Classic: Hulk II T-shirt. Features this re-creation of the classic Jack Kirby design from the 60s, screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Your friends will turn green with envy!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 IRON MAN III T-SHIRT From Marvel¹s past comes the new Iron Man III T-shirt. The art of Gene Colan comes to life screenprinted in full-color on a denim blue 100% cotton shirt. Everyone¹s favorite metal man is here!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA IV T-SHIRT The American dream delivers a one-two punch on the new Captain America IV T-shirt. Features the breathtaking art of Travis Charest screenprinted in full process color on a natural-color 100% cotton shirt. Captain America is America¹s finest!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 SPIDER-MAN VII T-SHIRT The duality of the web-spinner¹s persona is graphically explored on the new Spider-Man VII T-shirt. Features the up-close art of John Romita screenprinted in full-color on a red 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Split personalities have never looked better. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 € STAR WARS T-SHIRTS FROM GIANT MANUFACTURING € STAR WARS: DARTH STAR T-SHIRT STAR WARS: ABNER YODA T-SHIRT STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL T-SHIRT STAR WARS: ANAKIN SKYWALKER T-SHIRT This months selection of new Star Wars T-shirts are here for all to see. All designs are screenprinted on heavyweight 100% cotton shirts. Please note the higher SRP on the Anakin Skywalker ³treatment² shirt. The Force is with us!! L&XL (DARTH STAR, ABNER YODA, DARTH MAUL) $18.95 L&XL (ANAKIN SKYWALKER) $21.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MADMAN: TWO TRILOGIES LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK Madman: Two Trilogies is the perfect way to catch-up on all of Mike Allred¹s pre-Dark Horse Madman adventures. Limited to an edition of 1500, each hardcover book is individually numbered and signed by both Mike and Laura Allred. The legend begins here!! Signed Hardcover, 280 pg, full & two-color $79.95 O/A MAD LOVE T-SHIRT Harley has returned on the Animated Batman Harley Quinn T-shirt. Features the art of Bruce Timm from the DC Comics¹ Mad Love comic screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Ain¹t love grand?? L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A ANIMATED NIGHTWING SYMBOL T-SHIRT The shape of things to come manifests itself on the Animated Nightwing Symbol T-shirt. Screenprinted in blue on a black 100% cotton shirt, this is you chance to be part of the next generation of heroes. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A DAILY PLANET ³STAFF² T-SHIRT Become part of the hottest news team in town with the official Daily Planet Staff T-shirt. Features a two-color Planet logo imprinted on the front left chest with ³STAFF² printed with authority on the back of this dark grey 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.95 O/A ANIMATED JOKER T-SHIRT The jokes on you when your wearing the Animated Joker T-shirt. Screenprinted in full- color on a white 100% cotton shirt, the multi-faceted personality of the Joker is on display for the world to see!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A JAY & SILENT BOB III T-SHIRT The boys are comin¹ at you going full-speed on the Jay & Silent Bob III T-shirt. Screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt, the art of Duncan Fegredo is captured for all to see. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A WALT FLANAGAN¹S DOG T-SHIRT One of the co-stars of the Kevin Smith/Matt Wagner story from the first issue of Oni Double-Feature gets his very own shirt on the Walt Flanagan¹s Dog T-shirt. Features art on both front and back by the real-life Walt Flanagan, screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Because of the bad-taste, juvenile humor and graphically depicted dog anatomy, this shirt is recommended for mature audiences only. L-XL $19.95 XXL $22.95 O/A VIEW ASKEW LOGO T-SHIRT The View Askew clown enters the center ring again on the View Askew Logo T-Shirt. Screenprinted in white and red on a black 100% cotton shirt, let people know just how hip you really are. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MARVEL CLASSIC: AVENGERS T-SHIRT Relive days gone by with the Marvel Classic Avengers T-shirt. Features a recreation of a shirt design available from Marvel over thirty years ago screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MARVEL CLASSIC: X-MEN T-SHIRT The first class of Professor X make their premiere appearance on the Marvel Classic: X- Men T-shirt. Screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt, this classic re- creation has been in great demand since last seen in the mid-60¹s. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN V T-SHIRT From the shadows come the Spider-Man V T-shirt. Features the art of John Romita, Jr. screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Bad guys be warned, the walls come alive whenever Spider-Man is around!! L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MADMAN VII T-SHIRT The zaniest comic-guy around returns on the Madman VII T-shirt. Features the art of Mike Allred screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Show Mike you still love him and his Madman and check-out all his books from Dark Horse Comics. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 O/A MADMAN BOLT I T-SHIRT (WHITE) O/A MADMAN BOLT II T-SHIRT (BLACK) We¹ve got you covered coming and going with the two Madman Bolt T-shirts. Madman I features the red Madman bolt screenprinted on the front of a white 100% cotton heavyweight shirt with Madman II going the yellow bolt route on a black shirt. L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 *********************** APPAREL SECTION APOLLO SMILE Check out the AUDIO SECTION for the groovy Apollo Smile: Love, Kisses & Grenades CD, and be sure to check out next month's Previews for the premiere issue of the Apollo Smile's Groove City magazine! APOLLO SMILE T-SHIRT Get into the groove of things with everyone's favorite "live action anime girl" and martial arts pop singer-the super cute Apollo Smile! Join the legions of fellow Apolloites and wear this black T-shirt featuring a full color screenprinted image on the front. (4561) (CAUT: 4) LG $17.95 XXL $19.95 APOLLO SMILE BABY DOLL SHIRT The same full color design as above but presented on a cute black baby doll style tee. (4561) (CAUT: 4) One size $21.95 APOLLO SMILE SUPER-DEFORMED CLOISONNÉ PIN Apollo Smile gets the super-deformed treatment with this super-cute and colorful cloisonné pin measuring approximately 3/4" wide by 1 1/2" high. (4561) (CAUT: 4) Pin $8.00 BETTIE PAGE BETTIE PAGE: DEVIL GIRL T-SHIRT Bettie Page, the glamour queen of the 50's, takes the spotlight on the front of this 100% cotton black T-shirtŠ and she's not so innocent anymore! Spice things up with the devil girl herself and cause a stir amongst your fellow Bettie Scouts! (7294/PAG-490) L-XL $16.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: DARK ANGEL T-SHIRT Here's your chance to be prepared for the upcoming Angel spin-off show! The front of this black 100% cotton tee sports the handsome image of Buffy's vampire beau ‹ Angel as played by David Boreanaz. The back features the "Angel" logo. (6028/080-018A) L-XL $16.95 CARTOON NETWORK DEXTER'S LABORATORY: THROW THE SWITCH T-SHIRT Don't throw that switch Dexter! Cartoon Network's diminutive boy genius is back and he's about to get the shock of this life! A black two-sided tee featuring full color front and back images which will have fellow mad geniuses green with envy. 100% cotton. (559/27-331- 20) L-XL $16.95 JOHNNY BRAVO: "MAN I'M PRETTY!" T-SHIRT "Man I'm Pretty!" With an Elvis-like lilt in his voice and a permagelled pompadour on his head, Johnny Bravo is a legend in his own mind. Follow in Johnny's footsteps by wearing this handsome two-sided black tee and soon you'll be a chick magnet too! 100% cotton, 100% studly! (559/27-331-9) L-XL $16.95 SPACE GHOST: THEN & NOW T-SHIRT Whether you're a fan of the classic Space Ghost or his latest incarnation as one of the hippest talk show hosts around, then this fabulous tee is just for you! As a special bonus, this 100% cotton two-sided black tee features glow-in-the-dark highlights for the front image. (559/27-331-4) XL $16.95 CLASSIC TV THE WILD, WILD WEST: ROUGH SKETCH T-SHIRT If the Warner Bros. remake of The Wild, Wild West doesn't inspire you to get a bit jiggy, then relive the magic of the classic show on which its based with this black 100% cotton tee featuring the "rough sketch" image from opening sequence. Wear yours today and keep the country safe from the likes of that evil genius Dr. Miguelito Loveless! (8465/WWB107) XL $17.95 THE CROW THE CROW: SKELETON FACE T-SHIRT This ghastly version of everybody's favorite "direct from the dead" avenger recalls the artwork of series creator J. O'Barr. A striking design presented on the front of a 100% cotton black T-shirt that also features a "Crow" logo on the back. (559/26-331-3) L-XL $16.95 THE CROW: SMOKING GUNS T-SHIRT The dead avenger with his two smoking 45's ‹ another image recalling O'Barr's powerful original conception of the character. A smokin' design presented on a black T-shirt with an elaborate Crow Celtic cross image featured on the back. (559/26-331-2) L-XL $16.95 DC HEROES BATMAN LOGO BASEBALL JERSEY Suit up in this handsome baseball style jersey and get ready to play ball with the Gotham City Sluggers! A black 100% cotton jersey featuring the world famous bat-symbol embroidered on the left chest and highlighted with yellow buttons. (7294/BM-125) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $36.00 SUPERMAN LOGO BASEBALL JERSEY The perfect jersey for all you aspiring Mark McGwire sluggers! Be the MVP of the game with this sporty baseball jersey featuring the popular Superman "S" symbol embroidered on the left front chest. Royal blue with royal red buttons. 100% cotton. (7294/SM-127) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $36.00 JAPANIMATION DRAGONBALL Z: INNER POWER T-SHIRT "Kamehamaha!" Prepare to unleash the power of the Super Sayajin with this bohemian blue colored T-shirt featuring the energetic image of Gokou on the back. The front features a small DBZ logo chest print. 100% cotton. (7296/9617801) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. MD-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: NEMESIS T-SHIRT Don't let the threat of that nasty Vegetan despot rain on your parade! This black two-sided tee features the action-packed image of Son Gokou with Freezer looming in the background. The front features a small DBZ logo chest print. 100% cotton. (7296/9617601) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. MD-XL $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GUNSMITH CATS II T-SHIRT Quickly gain the attention of fellow anime fans by wearing this attractive black 100% cotton tee featuring a black and white screenprinted image of Rally Vincent from Kenichi Sonoda's high-octane Gunsmith Cats manga series. A full color "Gunsmith Cats" logo is featured on the back. (8343/2213) L-XL $16.95 ********************* STAR OF THE MONTH NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: REI & ASUKA T-SHIRT Neon Genesis Evangelion'slovely gal pal duo of Rei Ayanami and Asuka Langley strike a breathtaking pose on the front of this black 100% cotton tee. A must for all Evangelion fans everywhere! (8343/2281) L-XL $16.95 ******************* SAILOR MOON GROUP POSE II T-SHIRT Sailor Moon and the rest of the Sailor Scouts are looking for some new recruits! Could this be you? Show up to the Sailor Scout audition in this white 100% cotton tee and you may just land the gig! (8343/2140) MD-XL $16.95 KISS KISS: THE ORIGINAL ALBUMS T-SHIRT Relive the glory years of the hottest band in the world with this two-sided black 100% cotton tee featuring the cover images from KISS' original albums along with the explosive images of the band members in the background. The back features the words "KISS: The Originals/The Albums that touched off a rock & roll explosion/Rock of Nations." (8465/9KIB179) L-XL $17.95 KISS: PSYCHO-CIRCUS ACT T-SHIRT Welcome to the Psycho Circus ladies and gentlemen! Step right up and get a glimpse of the hottest band in the world comprised of Paul "Starchild" Stanley, Gene "the Demon" Simmons, "Space" Ace Frehley, and Peter "Catman" Criss! Black, 100% cotton T-shirt. Rock on! (8465/9KIB167) L-XL $17.95 POKÉMON POKÉMON: PIKACHU FRAMES CAP Here's your chance to capture the elusive Pikachu! This navy colored cotton twill cap features three embroidered fame images of cute little pocket monster. Also features an adjustable cloth backstrap. (6461/27-1008) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 POKÉMON: ASH/PIKACHU LOGO YOUTH CAP A youth size colonial blue cotton twill style ballcap featuring the embroidered image of Ash and Pikachu along with the popular Pokémon logo. The back features an embroidered Pokémon logo and an adjustable cloth backstrap. (6461/27-1006) (CAUT: 4) Cap (youth) $12.95 POKÉMON: PIKACHU YOUTH CAP "Gotta catch 'em all!" Here's your chance to catch the cutest Pokemon of them all ‹ Pikachu! This youth size khaki colored light brushed cotton cap sports the embroidered image of Pikachu on the front while the back features an embroidered "Pokémon/Gotta catch 'em all!" logo and an adjustable snap strap. (6461/27-1019) (CAUT: 4) Cap (youth) $12.95 POKÉMON: CATCH 'EM BAND T-SHIRT Pokémon mania is sweeping the nation! Catch the fever with this black 100% cotton tee sporting a cool horizontal band graphic featuring your favorite Pocket Monsters‹ Charmeleon, Bulbasaur, Wartortle, and Pikachu (plus the handy Pokéball). (7295/POK3232) MD-XL $16.95 POKÉMON: "GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL!" YOUTH T-SHIRT Become the ultimate Pokémon master trainer with this youth size tee featuring the energetic and popular image of Ash, Misty, Gary Oak, and of course Pikachu. Maroon colored, 100% cotton. (7295/POK3108) L-XL (youth) $13.95 POKÉMON: PP/FIVE CHARACTERS YOUTH T-SHIRT This youth sized steel blue T-shirt features the back image of Ash and his Pokemon pals ‹ Squirtle, Charmander, Bulbasaur and Pikachu. The front sports the left chest logo "Pokemon/Gotta Catch 'em all!". Two-sided, 100% cotton. (7295/POK3110) L-XL (youth) $13.95 PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING WWF WWF: MANKIND/SOCKO SOUND FX T-SHIRT Liven things up at the big match with this cool sound FX enhanced T-shirt featuring the emblazoned image of WWF's resident lunatic Mankind (and Socko too!). Features a built- in sound module allowing you to touch part of the image design and activate an unique sound clip. Plays: "I've got one word for ya, SOCKO!", "Have a Nice Day!", and "Mommy!!!!!!" Black, 100% cotton. (6253/WW912) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 WWF: SABLE ‹ "BLOW ME AWAY" T-SHIRT Sexy Sable is about to light your fuse so get ready to explode! It's the WWF's resident bombshell clad in an itsy bitsy bikini, and she's getting ready to blow you away with this sizzling black 100% cotton tee. The back sports the phrase "Blow Me Away". Ka-boom! (4232/3345) L-XL $16.95 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE BORIS & NATASHA: SPIES DOES MATTER T-SHIRT Resident Pottsylvanians ‹ and staunch members of Local 12, Union of Villains Thieves and Scoundrels ‹ Boris Badenov and Natasha Fatale are once again up to no good on the front of this prairie dust-colored 100% cotton T-shirt. Wear yours today and join in the fun of plotting the demise of pesky moose ‹ Bullwinkle J. Moose! (8615/UNPD-1043) XL $16.95 ROCKY & BULLWINKLE: FRIENDS T-SHIRT Jump aboard the "thinking person's cartoon" with Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends with this fabulous 100% cotton white T-shirt. All your favorites, including Bullwinkle, Snidely Whiplash, Rocky, Boris, Natasha, Dudley Do-Right, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, are captured here for a refreshing taste of nostalgia and good fun. (8615/UNW-1040) XL $16.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ CLASSIC JEDI VS. SITH T-SHIRT The age-old struggle between good and evil continues on this black 100% cotton two-sided tee. The front features the screen-printed images of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn along with the menacing face of Darth Maul positioned between the two Jedi. The back depicts a dynamic collage image centered around a thrilling light saber battle. (559/29-331- 222) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ CORUSCANT T-SHIRT Journey to the wondrous world of Coruscant ‹ the jewel of the Core Worlds and the center of the known universe. This two-sided steel blue tee features the photo-realistic images of Mace Windu and Yoda positioned over an image of young Anakin Skywalker addressing the Jedi masters in the council chamber. The back features the "Coruscant" and Star Wars: Episode I logos. (559/29-331-231) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ DARTH MAUL TRIBAL TATTOO T-SHIRT This 100% cotton steel blue T-shirt features a pen-and-ink image of the nefarious Darth Maul, holding his light saber in a down position, along with a tribal tattoo pattern decorating the background. (559/29-301-199) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ DARTH MAUL FACE TIE DYE T-SHIRT Embrace the Dark Side of the Force with this high quality Liquid Blue vat-dyed tee featuring the menacing visage of Darth Maul on the front. Also features glow-in-the-dark highlights. 100% cotton. (7138/11917) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $27.00 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ‹ MOS ESPA TIE DYE T-SHIRT Need something special to wear to your 50th screening of The Phantom Menace? Try this high-quality Star Wars tie-dye tee from Liquid Blue! A two-sided 100% cotton garment featuring the front and back collage images incorporating the major characters of Episode I as well the thrilling pod racing scenes which takes place near the desert city of Mos Espa. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $29.00 TOP COW THE DARKNESS: "YOU CANNOT ESCAPE THE DARK!" T-SHIRT Everyone knows "you cannot escape the dark," especially if Top Cow's The Darkness is lurking within! Blend into the darkness with this black 100% cotton garment featuring stunning full color artwork on the front. (8343/2350) L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 WITCHBLADE: ARMED & DANGEROUS T-SHIRT Randy Green and D-Tron present yet another breathtaking image of the beautiful Sara PezziniŠ and this time around she's in stealth-mode and packing some pretty big firepower! Full-color image presented on the front of a black 100% cotton T-shirt. (8343/2351) L-XL $16.95 XXL $19.95 WU TANG COLLECTION WU-TANG: ENTER THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN T-SHIRT Stay out of martial mischief and practice your martial discipline with this superb black 100% cotton tee featuring the screenprinted image from Wu Tang classic Enter the 36th Chamber of Shaolin starring Gordon Liu. (559/10-331-11) L-XL $16.95 WU TANG: MYSTERY OF CHESS BOXING T-SHIRT Show up to the weekly Saturday night chop socky fest wearing in this ultra cool tee and have your fellow Wu Tang aficionados in a lather. Black, 100% cotton tee featuring the video box art from the classic Mystery of Chess Boxing. Avoid the wraith of the Ghost Faced Killer and get yours today! (559/10-331-12) L-XL $16.95 THE X-FILES THE X-FILES: BLUE SMOKING MAN T-SHIRT He's the man behind the cloud of smoke who's been involved in the affairs of The X-Files since the day Section Chief Scott Blevins assigned Scully to "assist" Mulder. The back of this two-sided 100% cotton black shirt will remind all nonconformists that the silent presence of the Cigarette-Smoking Man is keeping an eye on things and will stop at nothing to eliminate those that cross his path. The front features the X-Files logo over the left pocket area. (8615/XFB-2007) L-XL $17.95 THE X-FILES: "WAR OF THE COPROPHAGES" T-SHIRT Probably one of the finer episodes of the third season, "War of the Coprophages" is given tribute on the back of this two-sided black T-shirt. The front features the X-Files logo over the left pocket area. 100% cotton, and possibly 100% killer cockroach-infested! (8615/XFB-2005) L-XL $17.95 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS If you haven't already, please check out the COMIC SECTION for the XXXenophile Books offering-Fox on Sex! XXXENOPHILE: FOX CLOISONNÉ PIN Springing forth from the pages of XXXenophile Book's newest release ‹ Fox On Sex ‹ comes this attractive cloisonné pin immortalizing the beautiful Fox. This sexy Phil Foglio creation measures 1 1/2" long and features four dynamic colors. (6170) (CAUT: 4) Pin $9.95 MERCHANDISE SECTION TOYS SECTION ANIME Astro Boy/Tetsuwan Atom ASTRO BOY MIRACLE ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! From Japan's Medicom comes this superb line of highly-articulated 6-inch figures of Osamu Tezuka¹s whimsical robot boy, Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy). Each figure features 25 points of articulation and features an opening chest panel revealing his light-up heart (activated by a button on the figure¹s back). Choose from: Smiling Astro Boy (w/removable feet to accommodate simulated jet-flame plumes!), Brave Astro Boy (also w/removable feet/flames), and Sleeping Astro Boy (with ³sleeping² face expression). All three figures come on original Japanese blister card packaging. (4239) (CAUT: 4) SMILING ASTRO BOY‹Figure (MAF006) $11.99 BRAVE ASTRO BOY‹Figure (MAF007) $11.99 SLEEPING ASTRO BOY‹Figure (MAF008) $11.99 Ghost in the Shell GHOST IN THE SHELL CYBERNETIC FIGURE Imported from Japan! From Masamune Shirow¹s anime/manga classic, Ghost in the Shell, comes this all-new figure of Lt. Kusanagi, a woman whose soul now resides within a cybernetic body. This ³Cybernetic² figure comes in a molded cyber-suit with wired V-R helmet. This highly detailed figure features limited articulation and stands approximately 7² tall. Blister card packaging. (4368) (CAUT: 4) Figure $17.99 Space Cobra COBRA WORLD ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Buichi Terasawa¹s classic manga hero, Space Cobra, is here. The cigar-chompin¹, laser-armed trouble-maker is now part of a cool new series of action figures! Each figure comes this selection of four great action figures. Choose from Cobra (w/replaceable laser arm), Lady (in armor), Jane Royal (w/laser rifle), or Black Sword Zero (in armor). Each figure features limited articulation. Blister card packaging. (8644/6521P) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures $11.99Ea. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 9 INCH FIGURES A Diamond Select item! From the hit WB series comes the first figures in an exciting new series of 9² tall collector dolls, bringing the sexy young stars of Buffy the Vampire Slayer to life! Each comes in a full-color window box package and features an authentic cloth costumes, accessories, and a striking likeness of the actors. Choose from: Buffy (w/rooted hair, ³leather² jacket, pink shirt, combat pants, & stake), Angel (w/maroon shirt, black pants, biker boots, & detailed belt), or Willow (w/rooted hair, sweater, floral mini-skirt, & backpack). (6275) (CAUT: 4) ANGEL‹Figure PI BUFFY‹Figure PI WILLOW‹Figure PI ********************** BARBIE/COLLECTOR DOLLS BARBIE COCA COLA DOLL Relive the days of the drive-in diner with this Barbie, complete with two bottles of Coke and two burgers on a Coke bottle cap-shaped tray! Barbie wears the uniform of the 50s from the saddle shoes on her feet to the flip of her hair, recapture the era. (744/22831) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $52.00 AUDREY HEPBURN PINK PRINCESS DOLL Audrey Hepburn looks stunning as Holly Golightly from the classic film, Breakfast at Tiffany¹s. This detailed doll wears a sleeveless pink organza dress with pink stain underlining and beaded sequined trim. Also features a pink satin evening coat, matching purse, white gloves, pink heels, pink rhinestone tiara and Certificate of Authenticity. (744) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $60.48 MASTERS OF MALICE LTD CAPTAIN HOOK DOLL Blast that Peter Pan! This Captain Hook figure is the first in a new line of Masters of Malice. His fully poseable body, including the trademark hooked arm, features a black rooted mustache and hair and wears a red jacket, burgundy pantaloons, buckled boots and plumed hat. And comes with a spyglass and sword, as all good, or rather bad, pirates should! (744/20954) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $70.00 ROSIE O¹DONNELL COLLECTOR DOLL The boisterous, fun-loving talk-show host Rosie O¹Donnell has been immortalized as a collector doll, just like her favorite doll, Barbie! Comes complete with a microphone, a miniature version of Rosey¹s book, ³Kids Are Punny 2.² Window box packaging. (744/22016) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $27.50 COMIC BOOK HEROES FAMOUS COVERS AUNT MAY 8 INCH FIGURE Behind every super-hero, is a sidekick or a team of heroes. But your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man got his wife, Mary Jane, and his beloved Aunt May! Originally created as a mail-order-only figure, now you can have a figure of the #1 gal in Spidey¹s life! Fifth panel, window box packaging. (49/48492) (CAUT: 4) Figure $22.50 FAMOUS COVERS COLLECTOR SET Are you behind on your Toy Biz Famous Covers 8² figure collection? Well, here¹s a special set of recent figures to fill out that collection! Included is: Black Widow, Daredevil, Mr. Sinister, Falcon, and the previously mail-order-only Aunt May! (49) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $49.99 MARVEL FAMOUS COVERS UNCANNY X-MEN FIGURES Comic Store Exclusives! These figures start with Marvel¹s Uncanny X-Men and transform them into 8 inch ultra-poseable, super articulated figures that come dressed in authentic fabric clothing. Features figures and classic costumes for Rogue and Nightcrawler! (49/48235) (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $14.99Ea. MARVEL SHAPE SHIFTERS DLX FIGURES Switch your favorite crime-fighting character (or villain) into an ultra-powerful, projectile- firing weapon with a few quick moves! Double your fun without doubling the expense! This series may include: Spider-Man (changes into web-shooter), Iron Man (turns into battle axe), The Punisher (turns into pistol), and Apocalypse (turns into missile launcher). (49) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $10.50Ea. MYSTERY MEN ACTION FIGURES Here they come: Bob Burden¹s quirky comic book heroes The Mystery Men, soon to be seen in the upcoming summer comedy starring Ben Stiller, William H. Macy, and others! Measuring 8² tall, each figure comes with various accessories to help them in their war on crime! This series may include: Mr. Furious, Blue Raja, The Shoveler, The Spleen, The Bowler, and Captain Amazing. (6243) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $10.50Ea. THE TENTH TWO-PACK FIGURES You¹ll see them in comic stores first! From Tony Daniel¹s hit Image comic book series comes this super collection of big ol¹ monster action figures, with lithe and lovely lady companions! This series may include: The Tenth & Espy, Lastic & Adrenalynn, or Grave & Mystacina. Collect them all, and let the battles begin! Blister card packaging. (6392/TE175000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Two-Pack SRP: $12.50Ea. SPIDER-MAN ARMOR FORCE SERIES I FIGURES Choose from Sea Power or Air Power Action Armor, to help Spidey get that extra edge when it¹s time to battle the bad guys. Each Action Armor comes with a special 5² Spider- Man figure and lots of cool gizmos and gadgets! (49/47395) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. DIE CAST CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG DIE CAST CAR Another Corgi Classic... recast for the Œ90s! You¹ll be riding on a cloud with Dick Van Dyke and friends in this super-neat die-cast replica of the famous flying car from the beloved fantasy adventure film! Features rubber tires, fold-out wings, and a figure of Van Dyke¹s character, Crackitus Potts, at the wheel! Window box packaging. (6432/05301) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $49.00 COCA COLA 1/64 DIE CAST CARS All the best cars, done up especially for Coca Cola in 1:64 scale are represented. Each comes blister-carded with real rubber tires. (744/37976) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $5.95Ea. DAKTARI LAND ROVER DIE-CAST WITH FIGURES From the popular Œ60s TV series comes this 1:43 scale camouflage-painted Land Rover complete with figures of Judy the Chimp and Clarence the Cross-Eyed Lion! Too cool not to collect! Window box packages. (6432/07104) (CAUT: 4) Car SRP: $45.00 HOT WHEELS FINAL RUN DIE CAST CARS Get these cars before they¹re gone! This 12-car series features cars that are retiring from the Hot Wheels line. Each is highly-detailed with premium features and comes in blister card packaging. (744/21571) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $5.50 INSPECTOR MORSE DIE CAST JAGUAR This 1:43 scale Jaguar MK II is a replica Inspector Morse¹s own car, as seen on the British TV series. A stately addition to any car or classic TV collection! Window box packaging. (6432/01803) (CAUT: 4) Car SRP: $33.00 JOHNNY LIGHTING TOP FUEL LEGENDS SERIES II DIE-CASTS Relive those summer days at the drag strip with this line of vintage Top Fuel Legends. A total of 12 brand-new castings is being used in this series ‹ six different limited edition designs in every series ‹ each with a new sponsor! Each features a die-cast body and chassis and rubber wheels. When only the fastest cars will do, check out these rail dragsters! Blister card packaging. (6243/472-02) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $4.25Ea. ELITE BRIGADE/GI JOE ELITE BRIGADE CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE INFANTRY FIGURE This 12² Elite Brigade figure brings to life a Confederate soldier of America¹s Civil War. Figure comes complete with: sack coat, trousers, boots, kepi, Enfield rifle, bayonet and scabbard, belt with CS belt buckle, cartridge pouch & shoulder, ball pouch, canteen and shoulder strap. (7093/GIEDF28) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $59.00 ELITE BRIGADE GERMAN WAFFEN SS SOLDIER (CAMO) FIGURE Dressed in autumn camouflage, this 12² Elite Brigade replicates one of Nazi Germany¹s Waffen SS soldiers of WWII. Figure comes complete with: autumn camouflage tunic with jacket dickie, trousers, jackboots, helmet with cloth camouflage cover, leather belt and ³Y² harness, SS belt buckle, Schmeisser (MP40), MP40 ammo pouches (left & right), gas mask canister, 2 stick grenades, canteen, mess kit, entrenching tool, and cover. (7093) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $75.00 ELITE BRIGADE US ARMY WWII MP FIGURE ³Let¹s see your papers, soldier!² This Elite Brigade figure comes with everything required to play the role of a WWII era MP. Figure includes: green fatigue trousers, field jacket, field MP helmet, brown buckle top boots, brown shirt (dickie), khaki tie, tan web belt, .45 sidearm and leather holster, M1 carbine rifle, MP armband, saluting hand and a pair of action (³kung-fu grip²-style) hands. Doll stand included. (7093) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: 49.00 GI JOE 12 INCH FIGURE MISSION GEAR WAVE II Outfit your Joes (or any other 12² action figures) with these kick-butt accessories packs! (6245/57081) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $10.00Ea. ULTIMATE SOLDIER U.S. MODERN MACHINE GUN SET Perfect for setting up that forward gunner post, this carded accessory pack is scaled to all Ultimate Soldiers and other 12² action figures. Includes two detailed machine guns, two snad bags, and eight ammo cans and pouches. (4141/MODERN40010) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $8.75 ULTIMATE SOLDIER MODERN FOREIGN WEAPONS SET This blister carded set comes with seven different modern military weapons of foreign manufacture. Includes, Uzi, several Heckler & Koch styles, an AK-47, and more. Perfect for any 12² action figures. (4141/MODERN40030) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $8.75 ULTIMATE SOLDIER U.S. MODERN WEAPON SET Outfit your Modern Era Ultimate Soldiers (or other 12² action figures) with this carded set of weaponry. Includes four different models of M-16 (or similar), pistol with holster, knife with scabbard, and more. (4141/MODERN40000) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $8.75 ULTIMATE SOLDIER MODERN SPECIAL OPS WEAPON SET If there¹s a dangerous mission to undertake, be sure to take the right weaponry! This carded set includes: MK23 Socom pistol (w/detachable suppresser and laser aiming module), MP5K-PDW (w/folding buttstock, removable magazine, & removable suppresser), MP5K (w/removable magazine), and five more! (4141/MODERN40020) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $8.75 FANTASY MIDDLE-EARTH UNLIMITED FIGURES The cool Middle-earth action figures you¹ve had in comic shops since last year have now been repackaged for the mass market. Here¹s the first four figures originally released to the specialty market, now in new packaging with various changes to paint schemes, clothing, and accessories. This wave will include: Gandalf (grey robe), Fire Balrog (red & orange paint), Frodo (Brown clothes & blanket) and Ugluk (bronze armor, dark skin, helmet * sword). (4231) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. RAT FINK 4.5 INCH FIGURE WITH SKATEBOARD Words like ³boss² and ³wicked² come to mind when you consider this hunka hunka burnin¹ Rat Fink! That¹s right, Ed ³Big Daddy² Roth¹s timeless car-toon character is back ‹ this time shreddin¹ it up right atop a suped-up skateboard with racing tires and a wicked stick shift! Figure stands approximately 4 1/2² tall; skateboard measures 7 1/2² long. (4128) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $13.50 XENA 12 INCH SERIES III FIGURES Three different figures from the top-rated TV series, Xena Warrior Princess! This series may include: Xena the Evil Warrior, Empress Gabrielle, or Shamaness Xena. Each doll comes dressed in authentic fabric clothing, with detailed accessories. (49/42050) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. HORROR ON THE EDGE PUPPET MASTER RETRO PUPPETS SERIES II FIGURES A Specialty Market exclusive! The Puppet Master series returns this month with a new selection of deadly dolls from the upcoming Full Moon direct-to-video chiller! This series will feature: Dr. Death, complete with diabolical medical supplies and real cloth scrubs; Retro Six-Shooter, the original concept design of the character, features ³leather² bandoleer, removable gun and machine gun accessories. Each stands approximately 6 1/4² tall. (6395) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $13.95Ea. STARS OF THE MONTH CASTLE FREAK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! This specially-produced Castle Freak figure features white hair, a moss green loin cloth and a corpse-like deathly pallor. (6395) (STAR08925) Figure SRP: $21.95 MEPHISTO PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! This specially-produced Mephisto figure features a redesigned outfit‹deep red robe with glow-in-the-dark accents, and a red face. (6395) (STAR08926) Figure SRP: $21.95 *********************** DEVILMAN ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Another pair of super-detailed Devilman action figures direct from Japan! Choose from: Zannin, with nine points of articulation; or Devilman-Lady, featuring 9 points of articulation and a display base. Each figure comes blister carded with a secret glow-in-the-dark bonus part that, when combined with other pieces included with figures from this series, can be joined to make a new Devilman figure! (6268/005) ZANNIN‹Figure $19.98 DEVILMAN-LADY‹Figure $19.98 HORROR HEADLINERS FIGURES Three of the scariest movie villains of all-time are included in this series of figures. Choose from Jason Vorhees of Friday the 13th fame, Freddy Krueger from Nightmare on Elm Street, or Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Not the sort of figures you¹ll want in the bedroom, the details on these figures will have you keeping a light on at night! Blister card packaging. (6351/369003-20) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $9.99Ea. LOST IN SPACE OFFERED AGAIN O/A CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE 9 INCH ACTION FIGURES Forget those silver screen Robinsons ‹ here are the real McCoys... uhhh, Robinsons!! The characters and monsters of the classic Lost in Space TV series are now a unique series of quality collector¹s figures in real cloth costumes with authentically detailed likenesses. This assortment may include: Major Don West (in spacesuit w/laser pistol), Judy Robinson (in spacesuit w/twin blaster rifle), Will Robinson (in spacesuit w/remote control), Dr. Smith (in military outfit w/laser pistol), Carrot Man (w/pistol), and Cyclops (w/boulder ‹ not to scale with other figures). NOTE: Monster figures measure 11² tall. Blister card packaging. (8632/31345) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $23.95 O/A CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE JUPITER 2 VEHICLE This cool replica of TV¹s Jupiter 2 features quality detailing like working landing struts, lighted propulsion unit and interior, and authentic sounds! Lift off the roof to access the detailed interior featuring Bridge, Cryo-tubes, and Astrogator play areas, scaled to the three mini-figures of Dr. Smith, Will Robinson, and the Robot (which can be stored within the robot bay) included. Also included is a Space Pod vehicle stored within its own landing bay (which can also accommodate 1 figure). Requires 2 ³AA² batteries (not included). Closed photo box packaging. (8632/31267) (CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $23.95 O/A CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE B-9 ROBOT FIGURE Standing 7 1/2² tall, this classic Lost in Space robot is scaled to compliment the classic LiS action figures. It features blinking lights and authentic sounds, pop-out arms, roll-action base, moveable head dome, and laser pistol accessory. Requires 3 button cell batteries (included). Window box packaging. (8632/31395) (CAUT: 4) Robot SRP: $10.95 ************************** MOVIE CLASSICS THE PHANTOM 8-INCH FIGURE From Flatt World Figures, the creators of the soon-to-be-released Bela Lugosi as Dracula figure, comes this all-new, Mego-style action figure of the classic comic strip character! Featuring 24 points of articulation and packaged with his faithful companion, ³Devil² the wolf, The Phantom is ready to dole out jungle justice to all villains! The figure¹s belt emblem and twin colt .45s are real metal, and each hand features one of his infamous skull rings! Presented in a deluxe collector¹s window box, this is a hero done justice! (4463) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $59.95 PLANET OF THE APES SERIES II 12-INCH SIGNATURE SERIES FIGURES Here he is, the first-ever collectible Charlton Heston action figure! It¹s Commander Taylor (in white jumpsuit with backpack) along with the gentle chimp scientist, Dr. Zira (w/notepad and display stand) and a fierce Gorilla Sgt. (w/capture net and display stand). Each of these detailed, 12-inch Signature Series figures comes in an illustrated window box. (6245/10908) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $29.99 PLANET OF THE APES 7-INCH SIGNATURE SERIES ACTION FIGURES From the classic and influential SF film series comes this new line of Signature Series 7² action figures! This debut series may include: Commander Taylor (w/backpack & pistol), Dr. Zaius, Cornelius, Gorilla Sergeant, and Gorilla Soldier. Each figure comes with two accessories and a Planet of the Apes logo display base with photo backdrop. Blister card packaging. (6245/10903) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $9.99 MOVIES & TV TITANIC ROSE DAWSON COLLECTOR DOLL Dressed in the silk chiffon gown Rose wears the last night she and Jack are together when the Titanic sinks. The dress is made of layers of chiffon in soft shades of cream, lavender, peach and rose and finished with a dark pink sash. The bodice is trimmed in lace accented with tiny seed pearls. The 11 1/2² tall doll¹s gown is fashioned after the original costume created by Academy Award-winning costume designer, Deborah Lynn Scott. The ³Rose Dawson² doll also comes with the fabulous ³Heart of the Ocean² necklace, earrings, and evening pumps with bow accents. Doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity included. Window box packaging. (990/79232) (CAUT: 4) Doll $76.00 TRANSFORMERS 1999 ANIMORPHS DELUXE FIGURES Just like the prime time live-action TV series seen on Nickelodeon and the best-selling book series! The alien Yeerks are on a mission to enslave the people of the Earth. But a group of kids with the amazing ability to change into powerful animals aren¹t about to let them succeed! Each of these deluxe figures has two conversion modes! This assortment may include the following: Cassie/Wolf, Jake II/Bear, Rachel/Lion, and Marco II/Beetle. Blister card packaging. (309/64305) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.70Ea. TRANSFORMERS ANIMORPHS HORK BAJIR ULTRA FIGURE The Hork Bajir are one of the most fearsome alien races enslaved by the Yeerks, and now they threaten our young heroes! The Hork Bajir features two modes of transformation, including ³Andalite² and ³Beast² forms! Window box packaging. (309/64335) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹ please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $24.95 TRANSFORMERS ANIMORPHS SUPER BEAST FIGURE The ultimate Animorph fighting force! Three of the most popular characters from the Animorphs series combine their powers to become one of the largest Animorph form yet ‹ the awesome Tyrannosaurus Rex! Each figure has its own feature that translates into three awesome parts of the dinosaur mode! Plus: when combined, the figure features three great sound effects: roar, stomp, and swishing tail. Window box packaging. (309/64345) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $38.99 TRANSFORMERS 1999 TRANSMETALS DELUXE WAVE II FIGURES Deluxe figures... bigger, with more incredible transformations... from animal, to robot, to vehicle! This assortment may include the following: Cackle/Hyena, Iguanus/Iguana, or previously-released figures. Blister Card packaging. (309/80410) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.70Ea. MUSIC KISS MUSIC HEADLINERS FIGURES You wanted the best, you got it! Here¹s Gene, Paul, Peter and Ace, in full KISS regalia, in the cool Headliner format! Big heads, little bodies, cool detail and design! Blister card packaging. (6351/369000-20) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $9.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS ROCK AND ROLL DIE-CASTS WAVE III Are you ready to Rock?!? These 1:64 scale die-cast cars are ready. Emblazoned with pictures and logos of some of today¹s hottest rockers, these hot cars are limited to 25,000, each with a serial number printed on its chassis. Each is blister carded and comes with a display stand. (476/95700-5) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $5.00Ea. NASCAR NASCAR OFFICIAL #94 BARBIE DOLL Barbie shifts into high gear, dressed in a racing uniform inspired by NASCAR champion Bill Elliot. This brunette Barbie doll comes with cool accessories like a racing helmet with visor, and NASCAR cap. Open window box packaging. (744/22831) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $47.75 WINNER'S CIRCLE NASCAR VICTORY CELEBRATION 1:43 SCALE DIE-CASTS Hey, let's face it: the best part of the race is the victory celebration afterwards! Now you can capture the ³snapshot² of the winning driving standing next to his car with these cool 1:43 scale cars. Each model comes with a standing driver figure and car on a checkered flag display base. Scheduled for this assortment: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. at Richmond, J. Mayfield at the Œ98 Pocono 500, and Jeff Gordon at the Œ97 Daytona 500. Blister card packaging. (309/55615) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Die-cast SRP: $11.65Ea. WINNER'S CIRCLE NASCAR DALE EARNHARDT 25TH ANNIVERSARY SILVER SERIES DIE-CASTS Dale Earnhardt is one of NASCAR¹s best, and this Silver Series celebrates his 25th anniversary behind the wheel! Each silver, chrome-plated 1:64 scale racer comes with a display stand and a photo of the real life car. Collect all seven cars Dale drove to victory! Blister card packaging. Available in 1:43 and 1:64 scale models. (309/55685) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. 1:43 SCALE‹Die-cast (55675) SRP: $7.99Ea. 1:64 SCALE‹Die-cast (55685) SRP: $4.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 24K GOLD NASCAR DIE-CASTS WAVE VI 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. (476/92464-6) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Quantities are limited; allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $9.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 GOLD CHROME NASCAR DIE-CASTS WAVE VI 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. (476/95052-6) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Quantities are limited; allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $6.70Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 DIE-CAST NASCAR CARS WAVE VII 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. (476/91153-7) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Die-Cast SRP: $2.75Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 PLATINUM NASCAR DIE-CASTS WAVE VI 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. (476/92564-6) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Quantities are limited; allocations may occur. Die-Cast SRP: $9.99Ea. NASCAR 1999 SIGNATURE SERIES DIE-CASTS WAVE VII 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. (476/96100-7) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. SPAWN/TODD MCFARLANE TOYS SPAWN 13² TALL DELUXE FIGURES Sure, Todd McFarlane¹s got some of the best action figures around. He¹s also got some of the biggest on the market! And here¹s the proof: a trio of figures that tower above all others, cast in a larger size with the same articulation as their smaller counterparts! Choose from: Spawn, Angela, or Medieval Spawn. All three figures were previously store exclusives ‹ now available to all! Window box packaging. (8348) (CAUT: 4) ANGELA‹Figure (60103) $22.99 MEDIEVAL SPAWN‹Figure (60102) $22.99 SPAWN‹Figure (60101) $22.99 OZZY OSBOURNE ACTION FIGURE Rock and Roll's resident madman is presented in all of his crazed glory! Ozzy, cape- cloaked and wielding a crucifix, comes with his own stained glass background/base with doves and bats. Please see this month¹s Image Comics listings for more information. (8348) (CAUT: 4) SPAWN: THE DARK AGES II ACTION FIGURES Once again, journey to a dark time in our small planet¹s short history; a time of dark magic and chaos, when the might of the sword clashed with the raw power of Hellfire and magic! This is the Dark Ages... and Spawn rules over this era with an iron-clad gauntlet! This exciting new line of figures will include: Spawn: The Black Heart , The Necromancer, Iguanus The Great & Tuskadon, The Viper King, The Tormentor, and the awesome Scarlet Edge! Please see this month¹s Image Comics listings for more information. (8348) (CAUT: 4) SPORTS SLU 1999 NFL GRIDIRON GREATS FIGURES The NFL¹s finest players in an affordable larger scale! Each player comes mounted on a special football field stand! This series may include: Dan Marino, Dick Butkus, Jim Brown, and many more! (309/28135) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $21.75 STAR TREK STAR TREK 12" FIGURES WAVE III Featuring cloth costumes and 11 points of articulation, Star Trek playtime hasn't been this much fun since the glory days of Mego! This wave is scheduled to include: Engineer Scott (in classic red uniform), Lt. Sulu (in classic gold uniform), Counselor Troi (in purple jumpsuit), and the Gorn Captain (in bronze-colored tunic). (222/65520) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $30.00Ea. STAR TREK 12" PROFILES ELECTRONIC FIGURES Three of the most important figures in Starfleet history ‹ Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and Captain Picard ‹ are dressed to the nines and ready for a place of honor in your collection. These 12" figures feature multiple points of articulation and come with cloth dress uniforms on a custom Starfleet delta logo base. Activate the stand, and a multimedia presentation of light and sound begins, featuring that character reciting the famous Star Trek introduction. Plus, each base can recite hundreds of Star Trek facts in random combinations (but it'll never replace the independent human fan)! Four AA batteries required (not included). (222/65570) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $44.99Ea. STAR TREK 9" ALIEN COMBAT FIGURES These are no mere alien action figures! No, these are incredibly sculpted and articulated figures from two of the most fearsome species in the galaxy ‹ a wild-eyed Klingon Warrior (w/bat'leth) and a sinister Borg Drone (w/"assimiliation" probes on limbs). Both come in full-color window boxes. (222/65390) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $19.95Ea. STAR TREK MILLENNIUM COLLECTOR¹S SET From active Captain Kirk and logical Mr. Spock to compassionate Captain Janeway and warrior Chakotay, the heart of every Star Trek franchise has been the complementary relationship of the top officers. All four commanding duos are commemorated in these Millennium sets of Playmates figures! Choose from: Kirk & Spock, Picard & Riker, Sisko & Kira, or Janeway & Chakotay. All figures come in cloth dress uniform in window-box package. (222/65900) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $44.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK MEGO ACTION FIGURES These 8² figures were manufactured 21 years ago in 1974 by the Mego Corporation and were officially licensed by Paramount. These were the first figures produced from the original Star Trek series. They are fully-poseable, articulated, life-like action figures. The Starfleet officers come with removable cloth tunic with official insignia and rank, as well as regulation cuffed, black trousers. The Klingon comes with gnarly brown leather-like jerkin uniform with brown knit pants and removable shiny black knee-high boots. All figures come complete with black utility belt with detailed removable phaser and communicator which they can actually hold. (402) CAPTAIN KIRK‹Figure $69.95 MR. SPOCK‹Figure $69.95 KLINGON‹Figure $69.95 ******************* STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 BASIC FIGURE COLLECTION 1 WAVE II After you've seen the movie, it'll be time to argue about what's coming in the next movie, think up goofy Phantom Menace parodies, and, of course, recreate the new "classic" scenes. And Hasbro will be there, as always, to provide the necessary figures. This Series features the main characters of the film. Scheduled for this series: Queen Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi II, Darth Maul II, and, most likely, a mix of previously released figures. (309/84085) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $9.95Ea. STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 BASIC FIGURE COLLECTION 2 WAVE II This Series features supporting characters from from Episode I! Scheduled for this series: Destroyer Droid, R2-D2, Nute Gunray, Rune Haako, Yoda, and, most likely, a mix of previously released figures. (309/84095) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $9.95Ea. STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 BASIC FIGURE COLLECTION 3 WAVE II This Series features lesser and incidental characters from Episode I, and will be produced in fewer numbers. Scheduled for this series: Captain Tarpals, COM-9, Ody Mandrell (w/Pit Droid), and, most likely, a mix of previously released figures. (309/84105) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $9.95Ea. STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE PLUSH BUDDIES For a friendlier, more 90s kind of toy, buy one of these plush buddies from Star Wars: Episode I! Guaranteed to Force a smile out of even the grimmest Sith Lord! Scheduled for this series: Qui-Gon Jinn, Padme, Obi-Wan, Jar Jar Binks, Darth Maul, Watto, and the dreaded Opee Sea Killer! (6245/26242) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush SRP: $7.75Ea. ******************* VIDEO GAMES DARK STALKERS FIGURES From the arcade to your toychest come these intricately detailed manga monster figures from the hit Darkstalkers 3 video game. Each poseable figure measures approximately 5" tall and comes with surprise action features and accessories. This series may include: Demitri & Lilith, Victor & Ghost Doctor, and Jon Talbain with Baby Bonnie Hood. (49/44225) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. GEX 2-PACK FIGURES From the hit Playstation hit Gex 2 comes this second series of figures featuring the way- cool gecko, his friends, and fearsome enemies! This series may include: Grand Master Gex, Long John Gex, Moo Shoo Pork, Private Gex, Rez, Sarge, Secret Agent Gex, and Skeleton Pirate. (6392/GX155000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.99Ea. POKÉMON 3 PACK WAVE II FIGURES With three Pokémon per pack, you'll have a hard time keeping track of the Pokémon you catch! This series may include: Charmander/Charmelion/Charizard; Squirtle/Wartortle/Blastoise; 3 Pikachu variants; Bulbasaur/Ivysaur/Venusaur; Poliwag/Poliwhirl/Poliwrath; and Pikachu/Chansey/Scyther. (309/58025) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Pack SRP: $9.30Ea. POKÉMON ROLL AND PLAY STAMPERS Use them as a self-inking stamper (of a Pokémon, of course) or as a toy to play or bargain with. These versatile creatures are up to whatever you want them to do. Available in three circular plastic compact cases (amber, green, and blue), with three stampers per compact. Set (x3) SRP: $6.25Ea. QUAKE UPGRADE 1.5 FIGURES The same high-quality Quake figures, but with new sculpted heads, new repaint, and new accessories. Scheduled for release are: Marine Viper (w/new machine gun), Marine Lotus (w/new Rail-Gun), Iron Maiden (w/real chain from back to wrist), and Tank Commander (w/new Howitzer Weapon). (6392) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.75Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A QUAKE PSYCHO MARINE VARIANT ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! When you¹re playing Quake, the fast-paced first-person shooter, things can get pretty insane. But nothing is as ³crazy² as this Previews Exclusive Quake Psycho Marine action figure! Featuring a completely re-sculpted head, new color scheme, and wild-patterned tattoos‹just like in the game! This is one Marine who¹s ready to battle the forces of evil man-to-monster! Includes Hyper Blaster, Rocket Launcher w/belt of rockets, and Barracuda Shark w/bendy tail. Blister card packaging. (6392) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $10.99 ****************** TOMB RAIDER LARA CROFT ACTION FIGURES Who¹s the queen of video game action? Tomb Raider¹s Lara Croft, of course! This new line of 6² action figures (ten in all!) brings Lara to your toy collection; each figure is decked out in the various outfits she¹s sported throughout the three Tomb Raider games. Each figure comes packaged on an illustrated blister card, along with a display stand with a lenticular backdrop showing an animated scene from the games! (222/72020) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) Figure SRP: $9.95Ea. TOMB RAIDER: LARA CROFT AREA 51 FIGURE Direct from the ³Area 51² segment of Tomb Raider 3 comes this all-new 9² figure of the queen of video game high-adventure, Lara Croft! Posed for battle on a special display base replicating the ultra-top-secret military base, Lara Croft is ready for a close encounter with your toy collection! Window box packaging. (222/72003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $24.00 TOMB RAIDER: LARA CROFT FIGURE WITH MOTORCYCLE Lara Croft races across the cobblestone streets of London astride a highly detailed motorcycle in this intricately fashioned diorama, recreating a scene from the ³London² segment of Tomb Raider 3. (222/72011) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $18.25 TUROK BATTLE SOUNDS DINOSAURS Each 11² long dinosaur figure comes with an articulated 3 1/4² action figure. These dinosaur explode with a barrage of battle sounds and lights, and all bristle with bio- mechanical parts and weaponry. When attached to the dinosaur, each figure comes alive with a special action feature! (222/71060) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $24.00Ea. TUROK INTERACTIVE DINOSAURS These big ol¹ lizards measure 24² long and feature high-tech infrared electronics allowing them to do battle with other interactive dinos! Each deluxe figure comes with an articulated 3 1/4² action figure, and features blow-off parts, spring-loaded weapons, battle sounds and lights. (222/71070) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $48.00Ea. TUROK LOST LAND DINOSAUR HUNTERS These dinosaur figures stand approximately 8² tall and come with a rider figure measuring 3 1/4² tall. Each figure is articulated and combines with dinosaur for battle-action features, including spring-loaded weaponry. (222/72003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.75Ea. WRESTLING ECW CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FIGURES Wrestling figures go to a new level with these awesome figures of the tough players in Extreme Championship Wrestling. Fully articulated at the shoulders, elbows, heads, hips, and knees with action figures including Forearm Smash, Pivot Punch, and Double Arm Smash for ultra-real, ultra extreme action! Choose from 16 grapplers, including: D-Von Dudley, Rob Van Dam, Justin Credible, New Jack, and Buh Buh Ray Dudley. Blister card packaging. (4153/1800) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $4.95Ea. WCW 12" TUFF TALKING WRESTLERS The big 12" wrestling action figure with the even bigger mouth. Beyond a set of canned speeches, this set of 8 wrestlers with Smart Sense technology can "recognize" the other wrestlers, make different sounds when kicking, hitting, or being pummeled or pinned. Even their mouths move as they speak, for a true NCW Monday Night Nitro flash back. Each figure articulated at neck, shoulder, elbows, and knees. Scheduled figures may include Sting, Goldberg, Nash, and Diamond Dallas Page. Requires 3 AA batteries. (49/77720) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $44.50Ea. WCW/NWO ELECTRONIC MONDAY NITRO ARENA PLAYSET Bring home the excitement of live wrestling events with the ultimate wrestling arena playset! This official set is loaded with realistic electronic sounds and actions. Features include: realistic "Sound & Action" runway; built-in "Electronic" Referee gives three count; raise or lower figures with a winch (attached to the authentic scaffolding over the ring); top turnbuckle Figure Catapult; Ring Rope Launcher with Sound Effects; and even the voice of Ring Announcer Michael Buffer, who yells out "Let's Get Ready to RUMBLE!!!" Requires three "AAA" batteries (not included). Figures not included. (49/77160) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Arena SRP: $37.99 WCW FOUR HORSEMEN GIFT SET All four WCW Horsemen ‹ Ric Flair, Chris Benoit, Dean Malenco, and Mongo ‹ one full-color window-box pack of 6" figures. Some figures released for the first time ever! (49/77155) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Gift Set SRP: $22.50 WCW/NWO 1999 WAVE VII 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. (476/93300-7) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. Die-cast SRP: $4.50Ea. WWF DEADLY GAMES FIGURES Wrestling has always been tough... but now it¹s downright deadly! Your favorite WWF superstars take part in Deadly Games this summer, and you can bet the bodycount is gonna be high! This series may include: The Rock, Steve Austin, Shane McMahon, Test, Billy Gunn, and Edge. Each figure comes with a special accessory. Blister card packaging. (4301/80460) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures SRP: $6.25Ea. WWF FULLY LOADED FIGURES The heroes and villains of Wrestlemania XV are here, and they¹re Fully Loaded! This new series features some of the toughest WWF stars along with a special accessory or weapon. This series may include: Kurgann, Luna, HHH, Road Dog, Draz, and Steve Austin. Blister card packaging. (4301/80590) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures SRP: $6.25Ea. WWF GRAPPLE GEAR SERIES 2 ACCESSORY PACKS Okay wrestling fans, have you had enough?! We didn¹t think so! Here¹s an all-new series of ³foreign objects² and other things with sharp objects, for your WWF figures to bash each other over the head with! This assortment may include: No Pain, No Gain!, Breakdown In Your House!, and Hardcore Rules! sets. Blister card packaging. (4301/82845) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots‹please check with your retailer for availability. This item may ship to other retail outlets before it ships to comic book specialty shops. Playset SRP: $10.50Ea. MISCELLANEOUS OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAC ACTION FIGURES DISPLAY BASE Because you demanded it!!! Retailers and collectors alike have asked Moore Action Collectibles again and again to offer an action figure stand suitable for their best-selling Chaos! and Witchblade figure series, and here it is! This masterpiece is big, bold, and magnificent, measuring 10² tall. Fully assembled and painted, this ancient-looking set of stairs and arches is covered with skulls, gargoyles and creeping vines, is constructed of cold-cast porcelain. Will hold 10-12 of your favorite action figures. (8734)(CAUT: 4) Display $85.00 ****************** MODELS COMIC BOOK HEROES BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE ROBOT STATUE Something mighty is coming this Fall. To your TV screens. To your comic book store. To your bookshelf at home. Something humming with indescribable power. Something BIG! Geof Darrow and Frank Miller's The Big Guy and Rusty the Boy Robot is scheduled to debut in September as a major animated cartoon series on Fox Kid's Television. In celebration, Dark Horse is proudly re-releasing the fabulous Kent Melton sculpture as a fully-assembled, prepainted cold-cast statue. The Big Guy stands a mighty 12" high. Rusty the Boy Robot packs a powerhouse punch at a proportionate 3/12" tall. No assembly required. Packaged in a full-color collector's box. (750) (CAUT: 4) Statue $125.00 BLACK BOLT RESIN MINI STATUE The Inhuman-ly awesome Black Bolt as sculpted by master artist Randy Bowen. Part of the super hot Marvel Knights line. As always, it comes fully painted in a color display box. Stands 5 1/2" tall. Painted and ready to display. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $35.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MADMAN BUST SCULPTURE Snap Central to cool cats everywhere! The Madman is on the loose... again! Bold, impressive, and even (gasp!) serious, this bust reveals a new side to Snap City¹s main man. Co-created by Mike Allred and Randy Bowen, the classically rendered image of Frank Einstein, as he (well, his upper body, at least) contemplates life, the universe, and everything in between. Mounted atop an art deco base. Painted and ready to display. Bust $35.00 ************** FEMME FATALES AIMING TO PLEASE RESIN STATUE Based on the 1948 image by the "Norman Rockwell of Cheesecake," pin-up artist Gil Elvgren. This fresh young cowgirl is still a classic "sexually attractive girl next girl." With a positive attitude can-do like hers, you'll be more than pleased with this gal! Painted and ready to display. (4554/99100) (CAUT: 4) Statue $250.00 FANTASY WOMAN ON SKELETON CYCLE RESIN MODEL A spectacularly original 13 1/2" long deathmobile (vertebrae wheels and handle bars with a spare rib chassis ‹ what else could a goth biker want?), this bestial skeletal cycle looks even more impressive with a sassy red-headed biker girl on top. With her skull helmet and kneepads, this girl is ready to go...if only she could figure out where the ignition is. Comes on a custom "No Where" road base. Painted and ready to display. (4432/WU67333) (CAUT: 4) Model $60.00 FANTASY WOMAN WITH TIGER RESIN STATUE Continuing the eternal theme of women and the beasts they tame, this 9" painted wonder shows a lovely red-headed warrior woman taking her pet tiger out for a stroll. Nice kitty. Painted and ready to display. (4432/WU67044) (CAUT: 4) Statue $54.00 KING KULL COLD-CAST RESIN STATUE King Kull, Robert E. Howard¹s first barbarian hero, was the forerunner of all fantasy warriors. Famous for his independent, yet reflective attitude, Kull fashioned his world by towering above all opposition. Rising from the ranks of slave, he ultimately captured the crown of Valusia by defeating its tyrant king in combat. Now you can recapture this mythic figure from fantasy legend with this superbly sculpted and decorated rsin statue. Standing approximately 15² tall, this resin statue depicts the barbarian king in all his glory, rushing down a rough-hewn staircase, axe in hand, steely determination in his eye. The companion piece ‹ and next release ‹ in an exciting new series of Robert E. Howard fantasy statues. NOTE: The first release, Conan, was offered in Previews Vol. 8 #9 (Sep.98) (4372) (CAUT: 4) Statue MSRP: $199.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA COLD-CAST RESIN BUST Officially licensed by Universal Studios, and sculpted by internationally renowned artist Clayburn Moore from the likeness of Lucy Lawless, this fully-painted cold cast 1:4 porcelain bust captures the dichotomy of elegance and tenacity that is Xena. Comes on a marbleized pillar base with the official Xena logo. Painted and ready to display. Limited to 7,500. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Bust $95.00 *************** MOVIE CLASSICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A CLASSIC FRANKENSTEIN 1:8 SCALE RESIN STATUE Moore Creations brings Boris Karloff¹s classic 1931 movie character to 3-D life through the hands of sculptor Clayburn Moore! This 10² tall cold-cast porcelain tribute to man¹s folly against nature is officially licensed from Universal Studios, and is limited to only 4,000 pieces. Painted and ready to display. (8734) Statue $159.00 O/A CLASSIC WOLFMAN 1:8 SCALE RESIN STATUE From Moore Creations. Based on the 1941 classic movie, The Wolfman starring Lon Cheney, Jr., this fully painted, cold-cast depiction of the man-beast captures the classic pose of the Cheney Wolfman, the hunter and hunted, running through the woods in a mist of swirling fog. Officially licensed by Universal Studios and sculpted by John Dennett, it¹s limited to 4,000 pieces worldwide. Painted and ready to display. (8734) Statue $159.00 *************** DR. EVIL RESIN STATUE "Silence! I will not tolerate your insolence!" Dark Horse and New Line Cinema bring you the second statue from Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. Dr. Evil is portrayed in his trademark diabolical pose and grey suit, holding his cat Mr. Bigglesworth. He stands 12" tall on his own special base to complement last month's shagadelic Austin Powers Statue. Get the set! Dr. Evil is available, fully painted, for the low, low price of...One Hundred Billion Dollars (in projected 2065 dollars). (750) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Statue $99.95 GODZILLA: THE MOVIE GODZILLA MODEL KIT At last, we know what Godzilla looks like, and it's one mean, ugly critter. Godzilla always looks its best trashing a couple of skyscrapers and swatting down fighter jets, and this detailed model is no exception! Assembly and painting required. (6243/5061) (CAUT: 4) Kit $16.95 NEWBORN ALIEN RESIN MODEL Imported from Japan. Yes, even as a baby, the Alien species is as hideous as they come. Especially since it looks like this one just ate her sister for breakfast. Scrambled eggs anyone? Assembly and painting required. (6268) (CAUT: 4) Kit $98.00 WARRIOR ALIEN RESIN MODEL Imported from Japan. The child grows to be a warrior ‹ ready to rip, dismember, and gorge on puny humans. This particular specimen looks even more horrific on the custom body bag base. Assembly and painting required (6268) (CAUT: 4) Kit $98.00 THE NEW MUMMY MOVIE MODEL KIT Stepping out of the shadows comes the latest Universal Monster to receive the big-budget treatment ‹ the Mummy. With his rotting corpse, distressed linen bandages ("Dammit, I told you to wrap those bandages tighter!"), and custom base of golden royal tomb, scarab Mummy logo, and faux limestone floor, this model will have horror fans screaming in delight. Assembly and painting required. (6243/5023) (CAUT: 4) Kit $16.95 THREE STOOGES LARRY MODEL KIT One of the all-time great comedy acts, Larry of The Three Stooges is being immortalized in his own model kit. With painting and assembly required, you can have the most full-bodied Three Stooges experience possible! (6243/5061) (CAUT: 4) Kit $16.95 STAR WARS STARS OF THE MONTH STAR WARS CLASH OF THE JEDI STATUETTE Previews Shared Exclusive! Available only through Previews and F.A.O. Schwartz! The pivotal duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in Emperor Palpatine's Death Star throne room from Return of the Jedi is commemorated in this full-color diorama statuette. The Dark Side of the Force never looked so powerful. Painted and ready to display. (374/STAR08294) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Statuette $60.00 STAR WARS LUKE SKYWALKER IN BACTA TANK STATUE A Previews Exclusive! This limited edition, exquisitely detailed, hand-painted cold-cast resin diorama shows Luke in the bacta tank, being monitored by the medical droid Onetoobee (1-2B) at his console. Flip a switch, and the bacta tank is cast in an eerie blue glow signifying the healing in progress. Comes gift boxed with a Certificate of Authenticity. Painted and ready to display. (374/STAR08709) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Statue $125.00 ********* OFFERED AGAIN O/A RANCOR BRONZE STATUE A Dark Horse Statue. Jabba the Hutt¹s pet and chief enemy-eater, Rancor, feasted on many before the mighty Luke Skywalker defeated him. Now Rancor has been given new life as a highly detailed bronze statue which measures 15² tall and weighs 25 pounds. Standing on a rich base of black Spanish marble, the craftsmanship of sculptor Randy Bowen is evident right down to the Gamorrean guard caught in Rancor¹s mighty grip. Limited to only 50 numbered copies. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Randy Bowen. (750) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Statue SRP: $3,000.00 *************** DARTH VADER BRONZE STATUE This Darth Vader Bronze Statue by master sculptor Randy Bowen will be the rule by which every serious Star Wars collection is measured. The Dark Lord is solid-cast in bronze and brought to a finish with a hand-rubbed black gun-metal patina. He stands approximately 14" tall at 1:6 scale on a solid black granite base. Produced in an extremely limited edition, this is the only officially licensed bronze of Darth Vader available. Sculptor Randy Bowen admits that just working on this sculpture filled him with a dark sense of dread! (750) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Statue SRP: $3,000.00 WRESTLING GOLDBERG RESIN STATUE Who's Next?! Former undefeated World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg leads of this series of limited edition cold cast porcelain statues recreating the top starts of WCW & nWo. Goldberg towers over his opponents in the ring and now he will tower over your other collectibles. This 10' high hand painted and individually numbered statue shows Golberg in intimidating detail down to the tattoo on his shoulder. Golberg has taken the wrestling world by storm with his intimidating ring entrance and his no frills wrestling style. "Fear the spear." Get this statue before it puts you down for the three count. This is the first in a series and is limited to 5, 000 painted and ready to display pieces world wide. (8784/16001) (CAUT: 4) Model $95.00 PRINTS & POSTERS BABES JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT SIGNATURE POSTER This stunning 24² x 36² poster of the beautiful Jennifer Love Hewitt proves why she¹s one the industry¹s hottest rising stars. Doesn¹t that smile just melt your heart? Includes Hewitt¹s facsmille signature. (201/3593) Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 BOND, JAMES BOND MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH Time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Man With the Golden Gun. Officially licensed by the James Bond producers, this magnificent tribute to the 1974 007 thriller measures 16² x 20² on acid-free, museum-quality paper. Matted and ready to frame. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Personally signed by actor Christopher Lee (Scaramanga) and artist Jeff Marshall. Individually numbered and limited to only 5,000 prints world wide. (4059) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 16x20, FC $80.00 MUNSTERS MUNSTERS GROUP SHOT POSTER You can invite the Munsters, everybody¹s favorite next-door neighbors, into your home without having to gasp for breath or run for your life. With the cast now in full color on this 24² x 36² poster, you can clearly see why the Munsters always viewed the beautiful Marilyn as ³different.² Contains The Munsters logo and eerie background complete with spider webs, bats, and flawlessly detailed stone wall. (4215/3207A) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS EPISODE 1 JAR JAR POSTER The funny, clumsy, but lovable Gungan, Jar Jar, owes Qui-Gon a life debt. Sure to be embraced by all audiences, Jar Jar is brilliantly immortalized on this 24² x 36² poster. (8063/RP1802) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 ANAKIN SKYWALKER VERTICAL POSTER The recognizable movie ³Teaser² poster with Anakin and his future Vader shadow can now be yours with this 24² x 36² replica. (8063/RP1803) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 POD RACE NASCAR-STYLE POSTER This awesome 24² x 36² depicts the Pod Race, a main scene of the movie where Anakin races for his freedom. Design comes complete with a NASCAR-inspired feel with logo graphics and bright color scheme. (8063/RP1809) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 JEDI BATTLE POSTER Join in on all the action with this 24² x 36² poster featuring Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi Wan Kenobi taking on Darth Maul and his double-ended light saber. (8063/RP1811) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 SPACE BATTLE POSTER A Star Wars film wouldn¹t be complete without an extraordinary space battle. This 24² x 36² poster showcasing a main battle scene with the fighter ships is sure to please all you core fans out there. (8063/RP1810) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 DARTH MAUL ACTION POSTER With this stunning 24² x 36² poster, you can see the Sith Lord in all his wicked glory. Features spectacular action shots of Darth Maul with his double-ended light saber. (8063/RP1800) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 QUEEN AMIDALA MONTAGE POSTER A queen¹s wardrobe never looked like this before! The recently elected ruler of Naboo is elegantly captured on this 24² x 36² poster incorporating several images of the Queen in her grandiose costumes. (8063/RP1801) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 CHROMIUM COLLECTOR¹S EDITION PRINTS A stunning printing process ideal for Star Wars imagery! This patented technology employs reflective colors, dimensional qualities, and texturing to create a metallic effect sure to be collector¹s items. These two montage titles feature the ongoing struggle, one showcasing the elements of Good and the other, Evil. Choose from Bad Guys and Good Guys 24² x 36² prints. (625) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. BAD GUYS (CRMS002)‹Print, 24x36, FC MSRP: $22.50 GOOD GUYS (CRMS001)‹Print, 24x36, FC MSRP: $22.50 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 DECOR PRINTS Printed on rich premium #1 paper, metallic foils and two-dimensional holograms set these images apart. These beautiful 24² x 36² decor prints feature such popular subjects as Evil Droids, Jedi Saber Battle, Queen Amidala, and Space Battle. (625) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. EVIL DROIDS (PHLS569)‹Print, 24x36, FC MSRP: $12.50 JEDI SABER BATTLE (PHLS571)‹Print, 24x36, FC MSRP: $12.50 QUEEN AMIDALA (PHLS572)‹Print, 24x36, FC MSRP: $12.50 SPACE BATTLE (PHLS570)‹Print, 24x36, FC MSRP: $12.50 STAR WARS EPISODE 1 LIFESTYLE POSTERS Metallic inks and unique designs define this category. If you thought the ³Wisdom of Yoda² was a success, wait until the witty humor of ³Jar Jar Speaks.² Other extraordinary 24² x 36² posters from which to choose include ³Darth Maul,² ³Podrace,² and ³Space Montage.² 12² x 36² ³Hot Shots² of Anakin and Podrace are also available. (625) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. DARTH MAUL (PTWS800)‹Poster, 24x36, FC MSRP: $7.00 JAR JAR SPEAKS (PTWS799)‹Poster, 24x36, FC MSRP: $7.00 PODRACE (PTWS798)‹Poster, 24x36, FC MSRP: $7.00 SPACE MONTAGE (PTWS801)‹Poster, 24x36, FC MSRP: $7.00 ANAKIN (ARV839)‹Poster, 12x36, FC MSRP: $7.00 PODRACE (ARV838)‹Poster, 12x36, FC MSRP: $7.00 MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE BEANIES & PLUSHES Coca-cola COCA-COLA INTERNATIONAL BEAN BAGS Everybody loves Coca-cola, especially this esteemed panel of international mascots. With each plush carrying its national flag and a bottle of Coke, these national icons pay tribute to their country and their cola. Choose from ten different countries. (4568) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bean Bag SRP: $8.00Ea. COCA-COLA NEW 1999 BEAN BAGS On those steamy days in the polar regions (above freezing), nothing refreshes like the cool sparkling taste of Coca-cola. Take it from these six Coca-cola critters ‹ Polar Bear in Coca-cola soda shop uniform, Polar Bear in Coke nightcap, Polar Bear with Coke fishing hat, Moose with Coke matching Coke beret and vest, Penguin with teal Coke tuxedo, and Seal with blue life jacket and Coke sailor hat. (4568) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bean Bag SRP: $7.00Ea. HARLEY DAVIDSON BEAN BAGS They may cuss, fight, drink, and kick up a huge racket on Saturday night, but underneath it all, we know Harley riders have a noble heart of gold. Celebrate the unique Harley spirit with these leather-clad Harley bean bags. Choose from Harley Pig, Harley Walrus, Harley Brae, Harley Raccoon, Bull Dog with Sweatband, or Bull Dog with vintage cap. All Harley Bean bags come with motorcycle accessories with the Harley Davidson name on them. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bean Bag SRP: $8.00Ea. GRATEFUL DEAD SERIES 3 BEAN BAG BEARS Twelve very trippy plushes any Deadhead would be proud to present to the band. This series features psychedelic colors and groovy patterns. All the fun of a Grateful Dead concert with all the...well, you know. Choose from Blues Man (cocoa in leather vest), August West (grey & white swirl checks), Pearly Baker (purple & teal swirl checks), Haight (teal swirls), Ashbury (tangerine swirls), Esau (taupe swirls), Foolish Heart (strawberry with dancing hearts), Reuben (emerald with dancing shamrocks), China cat (Panda), Uncle Sam (blue with white stars), Doodah Man (Yellow with lime flowers), and Daisy (aqua with yellow and white daisies). (7138) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bean Bag SRP: $7.99Ea. LOONEY TUNES BUG BLOOMIN BEAN BAGS More of your favorite Looney Tunes characters to toss, squish, crush, and hide. And all ready to bloom, just in time for high garden season! Keep away from cats and lisping hunters. Choose from Bugs, Marvin the Martian, Taz, and Tweety. (374) (CAUT: 4) BUGS (41745)‹Bean Bag $6.00 MARVIN THE MARTIAN (41617)‹Bean Bag $6.00 TAZ (41616)‹Bean Bag $6.00 TWEETY (41604)‹Bean Bag $6.00 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS PAJAMAS PLUSH DOLL It's not easy being king of the netherworld beasts, and even Jack of The Nightmare Before Christmas needs a rest occasionally. Here he is in comfy toast brown jammies and black slippers, ready to crash in your bedroom. (4368) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll $70.00 PEACEABLE PLANET STARTER SET They're soft, colorful, ... and educational! With this great series of Peaceable Planet bears, you'll get a unique creature embroidered with the flag of its native habitat nation or state. Choose from U.S. Uncle Sammy eagle (red, white, and blue), Mexico's Cheech chihuahua (pastel tie dye), Canada's Cool Bleu polar bear (sky blue), China's Ho Ping panda, Ireland's Sherbet O'Shear lamb (sea green and pink), plus California's C. Sea Lion (blue), Florida's Hue Manatee (teal and pink), and New York's Broadway Blue bluebird (royal blue). NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. (4578) (CAUT: 4) Bean Bag MSRP: $7.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAILOR MOON PLUSH SERIES 1 Your favorite Sailor Scouts in a plush. Featuring Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Sailor Venus, Sailor Mercury, and Sailor Jupiter. (8827/3110A) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush SRP: $12.00Ea. ********************* BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CROSSBOW LUNCH BOX Okay, it's not as good as eating with the real Buffy Sommers every day, but you'll still be the hit of the lunchroom with this nifty lunchbox celebrating one of the hippest wielders of the stake (and crossbow) ever! (8644/22001) (CAUT: 4) Luncbox $14.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BLACK CAST MUG A black ceramic mug with a noirish black & white photo of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast on one side, and the red and black Buffy "Stake B" logo on the other. Coffee never looked so good....or so addictive. (4237/SBUM01) (CAUT: 4) Mug $11.75 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER DUSTY BLUE MUG This elegant mug features of the photo of the deceptively strong Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) on one side, and the Buffy the Vampire Slayer show logo on the other. (4237) (4237/SBUM02) (CAUT: 4) Mug $11.75 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER STICKER Stick 'em where it counts with these quality acid-free Buffy stickers. Each pack comes with two sheets of four stickers featuring shots of the individual Buffy cast including the super hot Sarah Michelle Gellar. (8790/03425) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $1.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER MAGNETS Not nearly so odorous as garlic, these full-color photo magnets may even keep the other vampires away. Choose from Buffy and Angel, Cast Photo, and photo of Buffy, Angel, Spike, and Dru. (8790) (CAUT: 4) BUFFY & ANGEL (46523)‹Magnet $4.49 CAST (46531)‹Magnet $4.49 BUFFY, ANGEL, SPIKE, & DRU (4654X)‹Magnet $4.49 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER TASSLED BOOKMARKS Whether you're keeping up with your school work, or studying one of the forbidden arts, these cool beaded, tassled bookmarks will help you keep your place in style. (8790/KD6XKD021) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Bookmark SRP: $2.29Ea. COLLECTOR DOLLS Gene Fashion Dolls Old time glamour has returned to fashion dolls. Created by artist Mel Odom in 1995 and produced exclusively by the Aston Drake Galleries, the Gene Marshall doll features smoky blue eyes, ruby red lips, and perfectly coifed hair (brunette, auburn, or platinum), and she comes dressed in some of the snazziest outfits ever ‹ from glamorous evening gowns to alluring negligees. Gene's classic looks are right up there with Jean Harlow, Bette Davis, Rita Hayworth, and Elizabeth Taylor. If you love the glamour and romance of the Œ40s and Œ50s, Gene is a must-have doll for any collector! GENE: SONG OF SPAIN 1999 ANNUAL COLLECTOR EDITION DOLL Based on her costume worn in her "film" Sea Spree, this Spanish fantasy matador costume is made of black and gold brocade (lined inside with gold satin) and comes with golden- beaded halter top, figure-hugging toreador pants and bolero jacket, dashing circle cape lined with scarlet satin, which also doubles as a skirt. Gene comes dressed in black matador hat with long-stemmed rose, golden hoop earrings, and matching shoes. Production limited to December 31, 1999. Vinyl doll measures 15 1/2" tall. (4579/076065) (CAUT: 4) Doll MSRP: $99.95 GENE: SPARKLING SEDUCTION COLLECTOR DOLL Based on late 40s fashion, the platinum-blonde Gene is dressed for her role as a savvy, glamorous private eye. This black evening strapless gown glitters with applied circular pailletes and comes with a trailing black velvet cape lined with claret satin and faux fur sleeves. Her set of beaded "amethyst" necklace, bracelet, and earrings complete this nighttime outfit of sparkling seduction. Vinyl doll measures 15 1/2" tall. (4579/094394) (CAUT: 4) Doll MSRP: $79.95 GENE: FORGET-ME-NOT LINGERIE COLLECTOR COSTUMES Even in her exquisite dainties made with white lace and forget-me-not blue satin, Gene strikes an unforgettably elegant figure. This collection, modeled after classic 1950s lingerie includes longline bra, panties, working garter belt, lace-edged seamed stockings, a full satin slip, and a triple-layered tulle crinoline underskirt. Accessories include pearl necklace, earrings, and fluffy mule slippers. Gene doll not included. (4579/094653) (CAUT: 4) Costume Set MSRP: $39.95 LOONEY TUNES LOONEY TUNES MARVIN THE MARTIAN BANK Greetings Earthlings! I come to warn you that I have spread an insidious weapon that will destroy your banking system on January 1, 2000. You must withdraw all your cash and entrust it to me ‹ or suffer the dire consequences! (374/41349) (CAUT: 4) Bank $10.00 MARVEL COMICS MARVEL FIRST ISSUE LIMITED EDITION MAGNET SET Each full-color 2 1/2" x 3 1/4" magnet reproduces a famous first cover from Marvel comics, down to the date, issue number, and rock-bottom cover price. Set includes Amazing Fantasy #15 (first ever Spider-Man), Silver Surfer #1, Captain America #1, Incredible Hulk #1, and Fantastic Four #1. Sequentially numbered and limited to 30,000. (6332/MG876) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $11.00 MARVEL SPIDER-MAN LIMITED EDITION MAGNET SET He swings, he crawls up walls, he bends in incredible acrobatic poses. He's the Amazing Spider-Man, and these action-filled cut-out magnets show him at his best in three action poses. Drawn to a scale of a 6" Spiderman, each magnet measures between 4" and 6", and all three come packed in a special shrink-wrapped package reproducing the cover of Amazing Spider-Man #105, with villainous Octopus and a 20¢ cover price. Sequentially numbered and limited to 30,000. (6332/MG875) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $11.00 SPIDER-MAN "GROW THINGS" It begins life as a mysterious cocoon. But when you put it in water, the creature within miraculously expands to five times it's size and is revealed to be...your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, all decked in red and ready to swing into action. Comes blister packed. (47008-124) (CAUT: 4) Grow Thing $5.00 OZZY OSBOURNE OZZY OSBOURNE GOLD CDS & RECORDS The critics said he'd never make it (or even survive) into the 90s. Now, two of his greatest hits, the album Diary of a Madman and the single "Crazy Train" are commemorated in gold (CD for Diary of a Madman, record for "Crazy Train"). Each comes matted and framed with original singles cover and Ozzy Osbourne plate featuring the unique Ozzy holding crucifix art. Here's to the good life! Each is limited to 2,500. (4155) (CAUT: 4) CRAZY TRAIN (SI02014)‹Record $150.00 DIARY OF A MADMAN (CD02005)‹CD $200.00 OZZY OSBOURNE OZZFEST '98 24KT GOLD-PLATED COIN CARD This 1 1/2" gold-plated coin features the face of Ozzy on one side and the dates of the 1998 Ozzfest tour (July 3-August 2). Comes in a full-color packet detailing the life and legacy of Ozzy. (4419/200OO) (CAUT: 4) Coin $19.95 SOUTH PARK SOUTH PARK 11 INCH TALKING PLUSHES What's a South Park toy without some foul language? Recreating the unique spirit of South Park come three 11 1/2" talking plushes ‹ Cartman, Stan, and Kenny. And what questions they raise! Are these actually life sized? Will they reveal Kenny to have the pottiest mouth of them all? Is it alien technology revealed to us by Cartman? We can only wonder. (6125/86511) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush SRP: $28.50Ea. SOUTH PARK SERIES 2 KEYCHAINS Six more of you favorite creations from the perversely twisted South Park Universe: Wendy, Baby Ike, Officer Barbady, Mr. Garrison (with puppet), Terrance, and Phillip. Twelve characters in all to choose from! (6125/85450) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychain SRP: $4.00Ea. SOUTH PARK PVC FIGURE FOUR PACKS Turn your work area into a bus stop with this pack of four South Park PVCs. Choose from Pack A with Cartman, Kenny, Stan, and Kyle, Pack B of Chef, Ike, Mr. Garrison, and Officer Barbady, or Pack C of Mr. Hanky, Wendy, Terrance, and Phillip. (6125/96120) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Pack SRP: $14.00Ea. STAR WARS Episode I: Phantom Menace Merchandise STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE STICKER SERIES 1 & 2 Series 1 will showcase six characters from the prequel ‹ Jar Jar, Queen Amidala, Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Qui-Gon Jinn. Series 2 features six stickers showing battle scenes and different ships from the movie. With a total of 12 sticker styles to choose from, you can pick exactly the right one for each subject notebook! (7138) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Not available outside North America. SERIES 1 (CHARACTERS)‹Sticker SRP: $3.00Ea. SERIES 2 (SHIPS)‹Sticker SRP: $3.00Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE PEWTER FIGURES Previously offered in Previews Update #369. Icons months before the release of Star Wars I, these characters and ships look their best immortalized in pewter. Choose from Darth Maul with double lightsaber, Obi-Wan Kenobi with lightsaber, Anakin in Pod Racing outfit, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, Naboo Starfighter, and Federation Starfighter. Figures are approximately 2-3" tall. (915) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. DARTH MAUL (1311007)‹Figure $30.00 OBI-WAN KENOBI (1311008)‹Figure $25.00 ANAKIN IN POD RACE OUTFIT (1311009)‹Figure $25.00 QUI-GON JINN (1311013)‹Figure $25.00 QUEEN AMIDALA (1311017)‹Figure $27.50 NABOO STARFIGHTER (1341007)‹Figure $45.00 FEDERATION DROID STARFIGHTER (1341008)‹Figure $45.00 ************************** STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE SERIES 2 PEWTER FIGURES Complete your collection of Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace pewter figurines. Choose from Jar Jar Binks, Nute Gunray, Watto, Battle Droid, Royal Starship, Federation Tank (with moving turret), and Large Transport. (915) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. JAR JAR BINKS (1311011)‹Figure $25.00 NUTE GUNRAY (1311012)‹Figure $27.50 WATOO (1311014)‹Figure $25.00 BATTLE DROID (1311015)‹Figure $20.00 ROYAL STARSHIP (1341002)‹Figure $45.00 FEDERATION TANK (1341005)‹Figure $57.50 LARGE TRANSPORT (1341006)‹Figure $45.00 XENA XENA LEGENDARY SWORD A 21" play sword with the Xena logo on the blade and "jewel"-encrusted hilt. Not to be used on your younger siblings. (4283/1372) (CAUT: 4) Sword $7.39 XENA SWORD & CHAKRAM PLAYSET Includes the 21" sword, one 9" chakram with geometric decoration, and a Xena age "bronze" belt loop to hold your chakram in. (4283/1373) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $14.09 XENA SWORD, ARMBANDS, AND WRISTBANDS PLAYSET Includes the 21" sword, to Xena faux leather bands with golden spiral decoration, and two adjustable faux leather armor wrist guards for protection. (4283/1374) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $18.89 YO-YOS SILLY SLAMMERS TALKING YO-YOS Yo-yos are getting a brand-new attitude, the Silly Slammer way! Spin these little loudmouths, and they light up and talk back at ya! Choose from spoiled Tiffany, spaced- out Frisco, up-front Jaynell, mall-girl Pinky, smart aleck Swat, and tough guy Sting. (4337/42210) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Yo-yo SRP: $5.99Ea. YOMEGA DELUXE POWER SPIN YO-YO PACK The Yomega Power Spin yo-yo (the wing-shaped, patented transaxle yo-yo designed for long spins and better tricks), plus a holster with colored string. Available in a variety of colors. Great for the yo-yoer on the go! (9036/1415Y) (CAUT: 4) Pack SRP: $14.45 YOMEGA HYPERWARP YO-YO The HyperWarp yo-yo features advanced roller bearing technology design greared for the fastest spins possible. Available in black/gold or blue/silver. (9036/1425Y) (CAUT: 4) Yo-yo SRP: $14.45 MISCELLANEOUS DANGER GIRL KEYCHAIN Life in the fast lane is even better with dangerous girls. Get some of the best with this cool Danger Girl keychain. Choose from the three Danger Girls: Abbey Chase, Sydney, or Natalia. (8533) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychain SRP: $4.95Ea. A TEAM DECK FINGER SKATEBOARD Finally skateboarding tricks without the helmet. With the new perfectly miniaturized finger skateboard (3 3/4" long), your fingers can do all the crazy acrobatic tricks and maneuvers your body does on the original. And just like the real thing, it's not as easy as it looks, but it's a whole lot of fun. Great for testing out new stunts. The A-Team model comes with real tools including grip tape, miniature screwdriver, adjustable kingpin, removable wheels, and more. Available in six killer designs. (3040) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Skateboard SRP: $$6.50Ea. Gremlins 2: The New Batch GREMLINS 2 MOGWAI COIN PURSES So cute, so fuzzy,...so practical? These 5" long beasties look so much like the real thing, that few will suspect that they double as coin purses, with a zippered pocket in the back. Comes with a secure clasp for easy attachment to your belt. Available in beige, brown, gray, light brown, and yellow. (4368) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. BEIGE (C032)‹Coin Purse $7.95 BROWN (C029)‹Coin Purse $7.95 GRAY (C033)‹Coin Purse $7.95 LIGHT BROWN (C034)‹Coin Purse $7.95 YELLOW (C031)‹Coin Purse $7.95 GREMLINS 2 MOGWAI FINGER PUPPET This 6" plush comes with space in the back to put your fingers into its legs! It smiles! It walks! You can even make it talk! Available in beige, brown, and light brown. Guaranteed to terrify your boyfriend! (4368) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. BEIGE (C093)‹Puppet $7.95 BROWN (C092)‹Puppet $7.95 LIGHT BROWN (C091)‹Puppet $7.95 GREMLINS 2 GIZMO/MOGWAI KEYCHAIN Cute when they're young, you have to watch them like a hawk to make sure they don't turn into mean, destructive adult gremlins. With this full-color 2" plastic keychain, you'll be able to keep track of your little Gizmo. (4368/CKCA) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America; This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychain SRP: $4.95Ea. LAST MINUTE MISC. MERCHANDISE TY BEANIE BABIES TY ERIN THE EMERALD GREEN BEAR BEANIE BABY You¹ll have the ³Luck of the Irish² wherever you go, as long as you have Erin with you! This original TY Beanie Baby comes complete with a 5th generation hang tag (with tag protector), and comes sealed in a clear display holder. (8394) (CAUT: 4) Beanie PI TY PRINCESS DIANA COMMEMORATIVE PURPLE BEAR BEANIE BABY This Ty bear was created in loving memory of Princess Diana, the Duchess of Wales, perhaps one of the most beloved royals of the British monarchy. With an embroidered flower on its chest, this purple bear will be a constant reminder of the world¹s favorite princess, taken from us all too soon. Comes complete with a special hang tag (with tag protector), and comes sealed in a clear display holder. (8394) (CAUT: 4) Beanie PI TY TEDDY NEW FACE BROWN BEAR BEANIE BABY This Ty Teddy Bear got a facelift from its previous incarnation, and now you can have this retired (on 10/1/97) bear for your very own! Comes complete with a 5th generation hang tag (with tag protector), and comes sealed in a clear display holder. (8394) (CAUT: 4) Beanie PI SUPPLIES SECTION GERBER OFFERED AGAIN O/A SNUGS SLEEVES These bags, with their trademark "S"-shaped flaps, "ease in" comics, holding them tightly to protect edges and corners. They are made from pure Mylar and naturally resistant to moisture, mildew, acids, insects, rodents, mold, and decomposition. Your most valuable comics deserve to be stored in mylar snugs! Available in Standard (7 1/4" x 11") or Current (7" x 11"). STANDARD (SUPPLY512)‹Sleeve PI CURRENT (SUPPLY513)‹Sleeve PI O/A MYLITES 2 SLEEVES The best raw plastic material available for permanent protection and storage. At 2-mil, these are twice as thick as ordinary Mylites, and are ‹ resistant to aging, decomposition, moisture, oxygen, and gas penetration; unaffected by fungus, mold, or mildew; and immune to insect and rodent attack. Available in Standard (7 1/4" x 11") or Current (7" x 11"). STANDARD (SUPPLY496)‹Sleeve PI CURRENT (SUPPLY497)‹Sleeve PI O/A TOPS! SLEEVES The only safe plastic sleeve with offset-edges that have the ability to be sealed and opened without tape. Made from heavy-duty, 4-mil Mylar with beaded openings that protect rather than tear collectibles. Available in Standard (7 1/4" x 11") or Current (7" x 11"). Used with Slip Locks (listed below) to seal the sleeve and protect your comics. STANDARD (SUPPLY466)‹Sleeve PI CURRENT (SUPPLY467)‹Sleeve PI O/A BINDER TOPS SLEEVES The only Binder sleeves that can be sealed by Slip-Locks. Made from pure 4-mil thick Mylar and offering 100 times the protection of ordinary binder sleeves, they feature beaded openings that protect rather than tear collectibles. Available in Standard (7 1/4" x 11") or Current (7" x 11"). Order Slip Locks (listed below) to complete your comics-protection system. STANDARD (SUPPLY474)‹Sleeve PI CURRENT (SUPPLY475)‹Sleeve PI O/A CLEAR PLASTIC SLIP LOCKS Used as a seal with both the Tops! And Binder Tops sleeves (both listed above). A patent- pending device that safely seals your collectibles! No more tape hassles and failing to keep air and insects out! Made from semi-rigid virgin plastic extruded to patented shape, it easily slides on and off. Available in Standard (7 1/4" x 11") or Current (7" x 11"). STANDARD (SUPPLY441)‹Slip Lock PI CURRENT (SUPPLY447)‹Slip Lock PI O/A CURRENT FULL BACKING BOARD Almost twice as thick as regular boards! Full-Backs offer the extra rigidity you need for those irreplaceable comics! Made from 100% acid-free 40-mil thick cardboard with a 3% alkaline buffer and a pH content of 8.0-8.5. Available in Current 6 5/8" x 10 1/4" size. (SUPPLY539) Backing Board PI