PREVIEWS VOL. IX #7 THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #9 (PREVIEWS VOL. IX #9) 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 #9 September is traditionally the time when, as the Summer season begins to wane, young minds turn their attentions back to academia, and leave behind the “fun in the sun” good times of June, July, and August. Well, here at Previews, it’s business as usual, and we’ve got an all-new selection of offerings to help ease you out of summer and into the fall... 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, you’ll find all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer shipping in approximately two months. Everything you need in order to enjoy the comic book hobby is right here under one 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 four "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 #9 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 August 1999 for items on sale in November, 1999. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME IX #9 Discerning adult readers looking for more information and artwork on those other comics and cards can find what they're looking for in Previews Adult. Inside each issue, you’ll find additional artwork and information not found in the “PG-13-rated” Previews. Plus, Previews Adult features editorial coverage of the adult industry—with its own Mature Readers news page! NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS Maverick AMERICAN SPLENDOR: TERMINAL created & written by Harvey Pekar illustrated by Joe Sacco, Frank Stack, Dean Haspiel, & Gary Dumm Ever wonder why they call them the “golden years”? So has Harvey Pekar, and he’s not afraid to tell you why. Walk down any street in America and you might see the people and scenes caught in American Splendor, but what you won’t find is an eye, or a wit, as sharp as Harvey Pekar’s. His observations make you aware of how extraordinary the mundane can be. From ruminations on jazz musicians to problems at the bank and traffic tickets, Pekar writes in a clear, unsentimental voice that shows what it takes to live everyday life. Be there as one of comics’ most distinct voices joins the Maverick line! On sale September 1 b&w, 24pg (one-shot) $2.95 HELLBOY: BOX FULL OF EVIL #2 CREATED, WRITTEN, & DRAWN by MIKE MIGNOLA Hellboy (the former Beast of the Apocalypse) battles Ualac (the new Beast of the Apocalypse) while Abe Sapien is tortured by the monkey. The backup feature this issue, “Abe Sapien versus Science,” is written and inked by Mike Mignola and pencilled by Matt Smith. Cover art by Mignola. On sale September 8, 1999 FC, 32 pg (2 of 2) $2.95 SIN CITY: HELL AND BACK #3 (OF 9) CREATED, WRITTEN, AND DRAWN by FRANK MILLER The conspiracy unfolds as night falls in Basin City. Wallace finds himself an unwitting adversary against forces that reach all the way to the top of Basin City’s government. Who is the shadowy Colonel, and what are his nefarious plans for Esther? Will Wallace have enough strength to continue his harrowing journey, or will the secrets he learns overwhelm even his redoubtable courage? Industry legend Frank Miller continues his latest tale from the Town Without Pity, putting the accelerator to the floor and the Hell with the consequences. RETAILER ADVISORY: WARNING! CONTAINS EXPLICIT IDEAS! On sale September 15, 1999 b&w& blue, 32 pg (3 of 9) $2.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #31 CREATED, WRITTEN, & DRAWN by STAN SAKAI “The Haunted Inn of Moon Shadow Hill” finds Usagi once again on the road when he seeks shelter for the night in an inn, the only haven in an area reputed to be haunted. He reluctantly accepts a wager to enter the local graveyard and comes face-to- face with more haunts than you can shake a (chop)stick at. This is an outrageous story full of many of the strange, and often wacky, monsters of Japanese folklore, drawn in Stan Sakai’s charming and inimitable style. On sale September 15, 1999 b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE GROO INFERNO TP CREATED & DRAWN by SERGIO ARAGONES WRITTEN by SERGIO ARAGONES & MARK EVANIER For some reason, people keep buying these Groo collections. So, in an effort to make a quick buck, Dark Horse is releasing The Groo Inferno, featuring four “classic” stories starring everyone’s favorite moronic wanderer, Groo, and his slightly less stupid dog, Rufferto! See Groo recover a magical amulet for an evil wizard, only to end up unknowingly owning it himself— giving the world’s dumbest barbarian the power to make anything happen, with the expected ridiculous consequences! See Groo “defend” a village from pirates, in which confusion reigns and nothing is resolved! See ten bucks fly out of your wallet, never to be seen again! On sale October 27, 1999 __ SC, 96 pg, FC $9.95 ALIENS: XENOGENESIS #2 by Tom and Mary Bierbaum, Dave Ross, and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Dave Ross and Andrew Pepoy Something—or someone—is murdering colonists on the planet of Salazar VII, and Strikeforce is caught smack in the middle. When a small contingent of would-be Alien hunters steals Max Sakada’s ultra-tech weaponry, things go from bad to bloody in a hurry. Plus, Robbie Mulligan starts to suspect that teammate Sierra Cruz might be as dangerous to humans as she is to Aliens. On sale September 1 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 ALIENS: APOCALYPSE—THE DESTROYING ANGELS TP by Mark Schultz and Doug Wheatley; cover by Mark Schultz Is it a coincidence that humans have met Aliens in the cold reaches of space? Or is there something stitched into the very fabric of the cosmos that explains their inexorable spread through the galaxy? Deep-space rescue specialist Alecto Throop is about to find out that even a fight with the deadly creatures is nothing compared to meeting their masters . . . or the renegade human who has learned their secrets—ancient secrets. On sale October 20 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN SUPERMAN VERSUS ALIENS TP by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan He came to Earth in a rocket, a strange visitor from another planet. Now, years later, signals from space could be the beginning of a trail to his home planet Krypton. Can anything stop a man of steel from discovering his long-lost heritage? How about the most feared and deadly species in the galaxy? It’s the ultimate hero against the ultimate horror in Superman versus Aliens, a 152-page spectacular by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan! All three issues of this best-selling crossover are included in this collection. SC, 152pg, FC $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #37: HEART OF DARKNESS #3 (of 8) by Hiroaki Samura; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito; cover by Hiroaki Samura Anotsu has finally left Edo for Kaga, but it may not be easy for Manji, Rin, and Shira to find him. According to Makoto, the Akagi spy inside Anotsu’s Ittö-ryü dojo, Anotsu’s traveling disguised as a woman! BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. On sale September 22 b&w, 32pg (3 of 8) $2.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL ZIPPO® LIGHTER Few manga series have won the attention of the American market like Blade of the Immortal. Mr. Samura’s nuanced artwork and epic storyline transcend genres and graphic-story conventions to take a rightful place among the most engaging of modern fiction. We are pleased to announce that we have been allowed to include this great work as one of our popular and collectible comic-art lighters from Zippo®. This Blade of the Immortal Zippo® is being offered in two different styles. The first is a black and red image on brushed chrome, and the second is laser-etched brass linework against a black-matte finish. On sale September 22 Blade of the Immortal Zippo® lighter, black and red on chrome lighter $29.95 Blade of the Immortal Zippo® lighter, laser-etched brass on black-matte lighter $29.95 BOB BURDEN’S ORIGINAL MYSTERYMEN #3: SCREWBALL by Bob Burden; art by Chris McLoughlin In his first solo appearance, Screwball, the happy hero, and his pet shoelace go for a walk around town. Screwball writes “wash me” on the backs of dirty cars, eats a dandelion sandwich, buys some pants, and battles some renegade gondoliers with his wits and his bubble gun! A story that’s more fun than dogs driving cars. On Sale September 15 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #13 by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel; cover by Jeff Matsuda Beauty, popularity, and impeccable fashion sense are just a few of the qualities that help define the character of Cordelia Chase. When a gorgeous, mysterious beauty begins to invade Cordelia’s spotlight with the men of the Bronze, though, she undergoes a shift in priorities. With an upcoming school quiz-show contest looming, Cordelia decides it’s time to flaunt her intelligence . . . by any means necessary! On sale September 29 FC, 32pg (Direct cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Newsstand photo) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SUPERNATURAL DEFENSE KIT Dark Horse is putting together a special book and keepsake package for “die-hard” Buffy fans. A handsome package combines a great Buffy adventure with a dazzling trio of special items featured in the story. Book is hardcover, about 80% of comic-book size, thread-sewn, utilizing a fine matte stock. The story is an expansion of “The Final Cut,” part of which first appeared as Buffy #8. New pages have been added by the original creative team. Actual elements from the story are visible through die-cut windows of the custom-crafted photo cover slipcase : Buffy’s trademark gold-colored cross, the “Claddagh” ring, and a glass vial of “holy” water with flakes of silver suspended in the fluid. On sale November 17 Buffy Supernatural Defense Kit $19.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #16 This month Dark Horse Extra brings you Part Three of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy strip! Also in this issue, the penultimate chapter of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Playing with Fire” by Christopher Golden and Hector Gomez, plus the second of a two- part strip introducing an all-new Dark Horse comic that is so hush-hush that we can’t reveal the title or the creative team— yet! This big, four-page tabloid also features the complete scoop on every Dark Horse title coming in September! This month’s fabulous poster spotlights the cover art ???? On sale September 8 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI BATMAN/TARZAN: CLAWS OF CATWOMAN #1 by Ron Marz and Igor Kordey; cover by Dave Dorman Batman. Tarzan. Both are orphaned noblemen who have honed their minds and bodies to the peak of human performance. Both have sworn to protect their respective territories: for Tarzan, the jungle; for Batman, Gotham City. Now, a new evil has surfaced: one that will bring these two legendary heroes together for the first time; one that threatens both of their “jungles.” And all clues point to a mysterious female cat burglar and an archaeologist named Dent. Co-published with DC Comics. On sale September 22 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN BATMAN/ALIENS TP by Ron Marz and Bernie Wrightson • Award-winning writer Ron Marz! • Master horror artist Bernie Wrightson! • Introduction by director and screenwriter Frank Darabont, director of The Shawshank Redemption! Amongst the Mayan ruins of the Amazon forest, the Dark Knight of Gotham City is out of his element as he faces an intergalactic infestation of . . . Aliens. Collecting the two-issue series plus the newly colored, twelve-page prequel from DHP #101 and 102! SC, 128pg, FC $14.95 TARZAN: THE LOST ADVENTURE HC written by Edgar Rice Burroughs with Joe R. Lansdale; illustrations by various; cover by Dean Williams; foreword by George McWhorter The entire story, the last Burroughs Tarzan manuscript, is collected here for the first time, in a deluxe hardcover format. The novel has been completed by noted horror author Joe R. Lansdale (Batman: The Engines of Doom) and illustrated by a team of veteran artists known for their gorgeous renderings. Once again his roar carries throughout the jungle as his name is whispered by the creatures in the trees . . . Tarzan. HC, 208pg b&w painted dust-jacket cover $19.95 ********************************* DARK HORSE PRESENTS #146 By Ian Edginton, Derek Thompson, Brian O’Connell, Mark Henry, Gary Lieber, Eric Luke, H. M. Baker, and others; cover by David Michael Beck The starship Herakles is on a collision course with the galaxy’s two deadliest species in part one of Aliens vs. Predator: The Web. The witch-priestess Shabrkena discovers where magic fails, nature may prevail in the conclusion of “Dark Exorcism.” And Ghost plays a deadly game with Arcadia’s most powerful mob bosses in part 2 of “The Woes of Sinful Bachelors.” On sale September 15 b&w, 32pg $2.95 GHOST #12 by Chris Warner and Ryan Benjamin; cover by Ryan Benjamin Silhouette is back (minus Margo Cameron’s soul) and deadlier than ever—especially now that she’s recruited four of Scythe’s former cult members and outfitted them with the late Dr. Trouvaille’s arcane technology. Meet the Ghostkillers, a combo of angry beauties out to prove they can live up to their name! On sale September 29 FC, 32pg $2.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: START THE VIOLENCE! (ONE-SHOT) by Adam Warren and Ryan Kinnaird; covers by Adam Warren and Jason Pearson In this full-color one-shot (pardon the phrase), deadly but disaster-prone agents Kei and Yuri attempt to free a cyborg political prisoner from a repressive military regime. Needless to say, high-tech mayhem and wackiness ensue. Bonus: Learn the secret of Kei’s mesmerizing “Hypno-Butt,” as well as the correct pronunciation of the word “Junta”! Collects in glorious full color the black-and-white story serialized in Dark Horse Presents #132-134. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. On Sale September 29 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Adam Warren cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Jason Pearson cover) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN THE DIRTY PAIR BOOK THREE: A PLAGUE OF ANGELS TP by Adam Warren and Toren Smith In the cyberpunk future, the Worlds Welfare Work Association is an important weapon against crime, and 3WA operatives Kei and Yuri—the Lovely Angels—are their best, famous for always getting their man. Unfortunately, they also have a reputation for catastrophe. They’re always cleared of responsibility, but they’ve earned a new nickname —The Dirty Pair. Now they have an assignment—to stop industrial terrorists from snagging a powerful bomb. At stake is the satellite’s survival. Everything should be a breeze—if they can just get over their streak of bad luck . . . SC, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ************************** GUNSMITH CATS: BEAN BANDIT #9 by Kenichi Sonoda; lettered by Susie Lee & PC Orz When Bean crashes the drug deal between Jones and the New York Mafia, he has to prove that the ex-boxer Jones has brought along isn’t the real Road Buster. And Rally, armed with just four bullets, has to decide whether or not to step in and help him. Sometimes the only answer comes from the barrel of a gun, or from a pair of trained fists! BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. On sale September 15 b&w, 32pg (9 of 9) $2.95 GUNSMITH CATS SHOT-GLASS SET Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines . . . we’re racing forward with our explosive series of deluxe boxed sets of shot glasses, a colorful trio ready for the liquid of your choice. You get Minnie May with a giant hand grenade, Rally with her trusty .9mm, and our tremendous team together on one side of a glass with five colors. Each glass has the Gunsmith Cats logo printed on the back. Packaged in our special collector’s box, these shot glasses are suitable for everything from sake to Sambucca. On sale September 15 Gunsmith Cats shot-glass set $19.95 HEART OF EMPIRE: THE LEGACY OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT #6 by Bryan Talbot An issue full of revelations. American reporter Hiram J. Kowolsky discovers his assistant Angela is much more than she seems. Old Harry Fairfax finds that he still has some of his old spark (but keep him away from open flame!). The extent of the plot against the royal family is revealed. And Princess Victoria receives the shock of her life. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. On sale September 8 FC, 40pg (6 of 9) $3.50 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY #12: THE EYES OF A STRANGER #5 by Masakazu Katsura; lettering and retouch by Susie Lee and PC Tomoko Shadow Lady’s battle with Spark Girl continues. How will Shadow Lady be able to defeat her new opponent when Spark Girl knows how to reverse the magic eye-shadow transformation? And defeat her Shadow Lady must, because if Spark Girl succeeds, Aimi’s true identity will be revealed to the crowd of spectators who’ve gathered to watch the battle between the rival thieves. On sale September 8 b&w, 24pg (5 of 5) $2.50 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY—DANGEROUS LOVE TP by Masakazu Katsura; translation by Hisashi Kotobuki and Toren Smith In Gray City, a glorious but crumbling metropolis, a different world exists between night and day. Here we find Aimi Komori, a shy girl with a secret—her magic eyeshadow transforms her into Shadow Lady, an infamous thief who sees Gray City as her own personal playground. Along with her pint-sized, bat-winged sidekick, De-Mo, Shadow Lady turns the menacing metropolis absolutely upside-down! On sale October 13 SC, 200pg, b&w $17.95 MILK & CHEESE LUNCH BOX This perfect urban pail is more suited to a cocktail shaker and the pilfered contents of a hotel mini-bar than a ham & swiss on rye. With “launching liquid lunch” as our motto, Dark Horse has tapped the talents of noted humorist Evan Dorkin to bring us his best-known creations Milk and Cheese as the latest additions to our new lunch box series. Bonus color postcard of the lunch-box art packed inside. On sale November 10 Milk & Cheese lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" w/bonus postcard $19.95 GROO LUNCH BOX Even though we’ve recreated the larger size lunch boxes from the seventies, it was still a struggle to contain Mr. Aragonés’ “cast of thousands” on these panels. While we tried our best, unfortunately modern technology still has not come up with a portable cheese-dip warmer, and the FDA ruled against a mulch compartment. Instead, we offer a swell bonus postcard of lunch-box art inside of this handsomely hilarious pail. On sale November 10 Groo lunch box, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" w/bonus postcard $19.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE FOURTH GODDESS #5 by Kosuke Fujishima; lettered by Susie Lee and PC Orz Peorth, falling steadily deeper into infatuation with Keiichi, decides to try the old-fashioned approach. She arranges for the perfect date, hoping it will lead to “granting his heart’s desire.” But her plans go awry when the goddesses decide to tag along. On sale September 1 b&w, 40pg (5 of 8) $3.50 OUT FOR BLOOD #1 by Steven Grant, Michael Part, and Gary Erskine; cover by Kelley Jones Dan Sanger is a tough as nails, no bull cop, a street gang expert who works the toughest neighborhoods in L.A. But a string of horrendous murders puts him on the trail of two new gangs hellbent on destroying each other and leaving Los Angeles awash in blood. Sanger always gets his man—but are the Wings and the Claws men, or something more ancient and far deadlier? Out for Blood is the chilling new series from writers Michael Part and Steven Grant, with art by Gary Erskine and covers by Kelley Jones. It’s the tale of one man’s battle against forces he can scarcely believe, let alone understand. This fall, the mean streets of Los Angeles get really mean. On sale September 29 b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 PREDATOR: XENOGENESIS #2 by Ian Edginton, Mel Rubi, and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Mel Rubi Predators live for the hunt. So does the black-ops team known as Spearhead. But this band of mercenaries and ex-heroes might be too confident for their own good. Though armed to the teeth with enough weaponry to send Predators scurrying back into the woodwork, there’s one thing their enemy has that Spearhead does not: cunning. As Spearhead is unknowingly baited into battle, it wonders what the Predators’ true agenda is. On sale September 15 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS #10 by Tim Truman, Rick Leonardi, and Mark Lipka; cover by Ken Kelly Ki-Adi-Mundi is coming closer to discovering if the mysterious leader of the Tusken Raiders is the legendary Jedi Sharad Hett. Only two things stand in his way: the vicious krayt dragon of Tatooine and the Jedi-killing bounty hunter Aurra Sing! This is one issue you won’t want to miss! Featuring the storytelling talents of Tim “Lightsaber” Truman, the pencilling prowess of Rick “Death Star” Leonardi, and the deep, rich inks of Mark “Lobot” Lipka! Plus a cover by Ken “Wampa” Kelly! On sale September 22 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT—ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Ian Gibson, John Nadeau, Jim Amash, and Carlos Ezquerra; cover by Ken Kelly Before the events of A New Hope, Darth Vader employs Boba Fett, on a mission to discover and bring to Vader a single small box, the contents of which could change the fate of the galaxy. But there’s a catch: Vader trusts no one, and the truth of the box’s mystery is too important to allow the bounty hunter to live! When Fett retrieves the prize, he finds himself the target of more of Vader’s thralls. Also includes the hard-to-find 1997 Wizard magazine exclusive, Boba Fett #1/2. On sale October 6 SC, 112pg, FC $16.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS—SCOUNDREL’S WAGES by Mark Schultz and Mel Rubi; cover by Marc Gabbana Dengar: sly and mercenary. 4-LOM: calculating and precise. Bossk: fierce and unstoppable. All bounty hunters, all deadly, and all after what may be be their greatest prize: a member of the Rebel Alliance and pilot of the Millennium Falcon. But it’s not who you think! On the odd planet of Xokhal, the vile Quaffug the Hutt has staged a hunt for his private amusement. With the unscrupulous bounty hunters all vying for the same purse, all rules are thrown out. But Quaffug and his hired rogues may get more than they bargained for from their “helpless” prey. On sale Sept 8 FC, 32pg (one-shot) $2.95 STAR WARS TALES #1 Featuring Timothy Zahn, Ron Marz, Peter David, Igor Kordey, Claudio Castellini, and Martin Egeland; cover by Igor Kordey Dark Horse is proud to introduce an all-new anthology devoted to Star Wars! Star Wars Tales features the world’s greatest comics creators and their spins on the Star Wars saga, both within and beyond the continuity! Mara Jade meets Rebel General Madine in “A Night on the Town” by Timothy Zahn and Igor Kordey! A retired Jedi ignites her lightsaber one last time for a battle with Darth Vader in an all-new story by Ron Marz and 1998 Eisner nominee Claudio Castellini! And super-scribe Peter David and penciller Martin Egeland come together to spin the saga of “Skippy the Jedi Droid”! This is Star Wars as you’ve never seen it before! On sale September 29 FC, 64pg $4.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI—MANGA #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 You thought it couldn’t get any worse after Darth Vader told you he was your dad. But now he wants to introduce you to his boss, the evil Emperor Palpatine. Lucky for you, your friends are outside trying to blow up the very Death Star you’re currently standing in . . . Something tells me you’ve had better days than this. Join Luke, Darth, Han, Leia, and Artoo in the fourth and final volume of Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi —MANGA! The only Star Wars adaptation that can be used as a seat cushion while waiting in line for Episode I! On sale October 6 b&w, 96pg (4 of 4) $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE GN by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson; cover by Greg Manchess Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace is the seminal tale of the Star Wars mythos, unlocking the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance’s epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never before seen and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by master filmmaker George Lucas. SC, 112pg, FC $12.95 ************************* THE MYSTERY MEN #2 by Bob Fingerman, Chris McLoughlin, and Steve Moncuse Seven lame superhero wannabes are called upon to use their dubious “powers” to save a bustling metropolis when Champion City’s beloved real superhero-protector, Captain Amazing is kidnapped. The wannabe heroes square off against the vile villain, Casanova Frankenstein, and his beautiful sidekick, Dr. Anabel Leek as they try to stop Casanova’s dastardly plot to take over the city. Adapted from Universal Pictures’ smash movie The Mystery Men. Inspired by Bob Burden’s Original Mysterymen comics. On sale September 1 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 THE TERMINATOR: THE DARK YEARS #1 by Alan Grant, Mel Rubi, and Bob Wiacek; cover by Jae Lee In the first Terminator movie, Lt. Kyle Reese tells Sarah Connor of his life growing up in the post-nuclear ruins of the future. He called it “the Dark Years.” The future hasn’t changed much for those few humans still fighting with their leader, John Connor, against Skynet’s Terminator army. While a new cyborg is sent back to 1999 to eliminate John Connor, the Connor of the future discovers a new Terminator experiment that, if unchecked, may finally tip the scales against humanity. On sale September 1 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #1 by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, and Waldon Wong; cover by Mike Mignola That’s right, baby, the hit television show is once again a comic, but this time, done the right way! Join Xena and Gabrielle as they wander the lands of ancient Earth, waging war on the powers of evil and oppression every month. Featuring the prose abilities of John Wagner (Judge Dredd) and the artistic excellence of Joyce Chin (Xena) and Waldon Wong, this book is going to be the seminal periodical of the new millennium! Kick off the fall television season with the new comic. Battle on, Xena! On sale September 22 FC, 32pg (Direct cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Newsstand photo) $2.95 DARK HORSE SHOT GLASSES AUSTIN POWERS PSYCHEDELIC SHOT-GLASS SET Austin Powers shot-glass set, each w/b&w photo treated with retro color $19.95 BETTIE PAGE SHOT GLASS SET Bettie Page shot-glass set, each w/b&w photo treated with retro color (STAR08972) $19.95 DRAKUUN SHOT GLASS Drakuun shot glass, clear glass shot glass w/FC image on one side and logo on the other $5.95 FLAMING CARROT SHOT GLASS Flaming Carrot Shot Glass, five-color image on a clear glass (STAR08978) $5.95 GRENDEL CERAMIC SHOT GLASSES FEATURING ART FROM THE GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE, & RED SERIES Grendel ceramic shot glass (white) (STAR08982) $6.95 Grendel ceramic shot glass (black) (STAR08981) $6.95 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS 1.5 oz. Clear shot glass w/ red & white art (JAN995093). . . $5.95 MONKEYMAN AND O'BRIEN SHOT GLASS Monkeyman and O'Brien shot glass, five color image on clear glass (JUN980038) $5.95 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS by Frank Miller 1.5 oz clear glass w/ red and black illustration and logo (STAR06693) . . . 5 bucks ****************** STATUES AUSTIN POWERS SHAG-A-DELIC COLD-CAST STATUE Austin Powers cold-cast statue, fully painted, limited-edition $99.95 FRAZETTA DEATH DEALER - Fully Painted - Hardwood Display Base - Individually Numbered - Packaged in a Full Color Collector’s Case - Edition limited to 5,000 units/worldwide Frazetta Death Dealer $250.00 KELLEY JONES’ THE HAMMER BUST Kelley Jones’ The Hammer Bust, 7" base to top, limited to 500 numbered; each contains certificate signed by Kelley Jones $39.95 DC COMICS DAY OF JUDGMENT DAY OF JUDGMENT #1 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY MATT SMITH AND STEVE MITCHELL In stores September 1. The Spectre menaces the DC Universe in an incredible crossover event! The Demon Etrigan helps the fallen angel Azmodel (last seen in JLA: PARADISE LOST) seize control of the supernatural power of The Spectre. Now the condemned dead are rising, Hell has literally frozen over, and Earth will burn to a cinder, unless DC's greatest heroes can win a staggering battle on three fronts: Earth, Heaven and Hell itself! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 ANARKY #7 WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND JOE RUBINSTEIN In stores September 1. It's the DAY OF JUDGMENT for Washington, D.C.! War engulfs America's capital as heroes and miscreants of yesteryear rise from the grave, resuming their age-old conflicts. Anarky learns firsthand the horrors of this uncontrolled violence even as the Haunted Tank rushes onto the scene! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: DAY OF JUDGMENT WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY DEAN ZACHARY AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY RODOLFO DAMAGGIO AND CAMPANELLA In stores September 1. Nightwing and Robin guest-star in a one-shot that finds that the only event that can pull the Dark Knight away from "No Man's Land" is the DAY OF JUDGMENT! While Batman's outside Gotham, however, some very strange things are happening as dead gangsters are rising from their graves and trying to take back their old territories. It's up to Robin and Nightwing to hold down the fort and rescue several of Oracle's operatives who've crossed paths with the gang. The battle lines are drawn between good and evil in Gotham, with Oracle herself caught in the middle. FC, 48 PG. $3.95* GREEN LANTERN #118 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; ART BY DARRYL BANKS AND ANIBAL RODRIGUEZ In stores September 1. As the DAY OF JUDGMENT arrives, Kyle and THE TITANS' Donna Troy have their long-awaited discussion about their relationship and where it stands! Amidst this relationship turmoil comes deadly carnage as Green Lantern investigates the geysers of hellfire erupting from the streets and encounters the Enchantress, a woman whose magic cannot be stopped by GL's ring! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* MARTIAN MANHUNTER #12 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores September 1. As the horror and terror of DAY OF JUDGMENT rips and tears away at the minds and souls of everyone, J'onn J'onzz faces some familiar faces from his past. Be here as J'onn goes up against the Justice League of the Damned!! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* YOUNG JUSTICE #14 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores September 1. DAY OF JUDGMENT brings back Young Justice's deadliest villain...Harm! And his return reveals a lot about the team's little Secret, while Red Tornado faces demons of his own. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* STAR OF THE MONTH THE SPECTRE: CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS TP WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores September 1. Timed to coincide with the Spectre's pivotal role in DAY OF JUDGMENT, this classic collection reprints THE SPECTRE #1-4. (STAR01038) SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $9.95 ***************** DAY OF JUDGMENT #2 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY MATT SMITH AND STEVE MITCHELL In stores September 8. As the battle to save humanity rages on three fronts, Wonder Woman, Supergirl and the JLA's Zauriel lead their team to Heaven to persuade Jim Corrigan to return to his role as human host for the Spectre. But when Corrigan refuses, the heroes head for Limbo in search of another hero to take up the mantle. Meanwhile, Superman and Zatanna lead a team into hell to reignite its fires. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #58 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores September 8. The DAY OF JUDGMENT strikes "No Man's Land"! As the demons of hell have been pushed up from below to the surface, Azrael comes face to face with his most feared demon — St. Dumas! The founder of the Order of St. Dumas — the being most directly responsible for Azrael's strengths and weaknesses — tempts the Angel of Vengeance during one of Gotham's darkest days! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* HOURMAN #8 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND ANDREW HENNESSY; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND JOHN DELL In stores September 8. As the DAY OF JUDGMENT rages across the earth, the normally quiet town of Happy Harbor is besieged by a host of demons escaped from the netherworld! But with Hourman away on a mission through time, the job of saving his hometown falls to Happy Harbor's biggest slacker, Snapper Carr, and his secret weapon — a slice of cheesecake?! How will DC's trippiest new series adjust to the changes brought on by the year's biggest crossover? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #54 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER, PRENTIS ROLLINS AND RAY MCCARTHY; COVER BY VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores September 8. Is DAY OF JUDGMENT going to interrupt Bart's time off? Only if Hell freezes ov...uh-oh. Cameos by JSA's Golden Age Flash, Zatanna, and some demonic blasts from DC's past highlight a change-of-pace issue. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #4 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAN DAVIS In stores September 8. The Marvel Family guest-stars to help our heroes confront the DAY OF JUDGMENT! Captain Marvel, Mary Marvel and CM3 must help the new Star Spangled Kid and S.T.R.I.P.E. as they face the threat of a revived Solomon Grundy in the heart of Blue Valley! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DAY OF JUDGMENT #3 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY MATT SMITH AND STEVE MITCHELL In stores September 15. Hell is for heroes! Superman, Green Lantern and Zatanna lead a force of DC heroes into the now-frozen Underworld to re- ignite the dark realm's fires. Meanwhile, Captain Marvel leads a group of heroes in search of the one weapon that might stop the Spectre: the Spear of Destiny; and Wonder Woman's team struggles to leave Limbo with a new heroic host for the Spectre. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 AQUAMAN #61 WRITTEN BY ERIK LARSEN; ART AND COVER BY ERIC BATTLE AND NORM RAPMUND In stores September 15. The DAY OF JUDGMENT comes to Atlantis as the seas boil and underwater demons attack, among them Aquaman's father, Trevis, a resurrected Atlantean who was king before Aquaman. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERBOY #68 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND MIKE MANLEY; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND KESEL In stores September 15. The Demon guest-stars in a Day of Judgment tie-in! Etrigan has invaded Project Cadmus, but what's he looking for? Could it be the mysterious mystical item that's taken over first the Guardian, then Superboy? Will the Kid break the item's spell in time to figure out why the Demon wants the magical gadget? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE TITANS #9 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY ALE GARZA AND CALEB SALSTROM; COVER BY DAN JURGENS AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores September 15. Raven returns as the DAY OF JUDGMENT wreaks havoc on the DCU! In an issue featuring guest pencils by Ale Garza (Generation X, this month's BALL AND CHAIN), the team's former resident empath seeks Troia's help to reach the gates of Heaven! Plus, a Titans foe from the past faces off against Tartarus. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DAY OF JUDGMENT #4 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY MATT SMITH AND STEVE MITCHELL In stores September 22. Superman's team makes the ultimate sacrifice to reignite the flames of Hell! And while the Man of Steel and company find themselves trapped within the inferno below, the new Dr. Fate and the rest of DC's magical heroes regroup for the final battle with Azmodel for control of the Spectre. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.50 SUPERGIRL #38 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores September 22. The JLA's Zauriel guests in a DAY OF JUDGMENT tie-in! The fallen angel Azmodel has taken over the form of the Spectre, prompting Supergirl and the Justice League's resident angel into a strangely uneasy team-up to do battle in Los Angeles! Will Zauriel force the Maid of Might — an angel of a different sort — to face whether or not she truly is an angel? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DAY OF JUDGMENT #5 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY MATT SMITH AND STEVE MITCHELL In stores September 29. The ultimate battle reaches the ultimate resolution! As the DCU's heroes face their last stand against the hordes of Hell, the would-be new host for the Spectre must wrest control away from Azmodel from within the Spirit of Vengeance himself! Meanwhile, Neron makes his secret gambit and his fateful plan is revealed. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.50 JLA #35 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY MARK PAJARILLO AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND JOHN DELL In stores September 29. Is the reborn Spectre the JLA's friend...or a new and deadly foe? No sooner do the earth-shattering events of DAY OF JUDGMENT subside than the Justice League finds itself faced with a dilemma of cosmic proportions. Confronting the evil that exists within all beings — even the members of the JLA — the new Spectre must choose how to fulfill his cosmic obligations in the fight against evil. But what will he decide? And what role does the Joker play in his decision? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW #15 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND JEFF GAN; COVER BY SOOK In stores September 29. In an extra-sized final issue, Superman must save Lois's soul from the depths of hell in the face of DAY OF JUDGMENT! Final issue. In "The Heart of Hell," Silver Banshee has taken Lois Lane's soul deep into the bowels of Hell, and the Man of Steel must confront all sorts of personal hells (courtesy of Neron) in order to save her. FC, 48 PG. $2.95* DAY OF JUDGMENT SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY, MARK MILLAR AND VARIOUS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA, PHIL WINSLADE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores September 29. The DC Universe the day after the DAY OF JUDGMENT is revealed in a "Secret Files" one-shot! The history of the Spectre — and his unexpected new role in the DC Universe — is explored (written by Geoff Johns with art by John McCrea); the different types of magic in the DCU are explained and Zatanna goes on a very unusual date (both pieces written by Mark Millar with art by Phil Winslade) A veritable encyclopedia of DC's supernatural characters, powers, and talismans, this issue features profile pages on the new Spectre, Zatanna, Deadman, the Demon, and more, with art by a roster that includes Winslade, McCrea, Cully Hamner, and Brian Denham. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #123 WRITTEN BY STEVEN BARNES; ART BY PAUL RYAN AND ANDY LANNING; PAINTED COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores September 8. Bock returns to his old neighborhood in "No Man's Land" in Part 1 of the 2-part "Underground Railroad," written by novelist Steven Barnes (Firedance) with art by Paul Ryan (SUPERMAN, THE FLASH) and Andy Lanning (JLA/TITANS). Bock has returned to his old stomping grounds and plans to protect it from the NML territory wars, but when children start getting deathly ill, "Hardback" must go to the Penguin for help. Meanwhile, a mysterious man named "Tubman" may hold the key to escaping from No Man's Land. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #91 WRITTEN BY STEVEN BARNES; ART BY PAUL RYAN AND ANDY LANNING; PAINTED COVER BY BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores September 15. "Underground Railroad" concludes as Robin and Bock track down Tubman and the hidden railroad leading out of No Man's Land! It's a race against time to save the lives of Gotham's children. Unfortunately, Penguin's deathmatch fighter, Angel, and his militia motorcycle band want Bock dead at all costs. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN #571 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY MAT BROOME AND SEAN PARSONS In stores September 22. "No Man's Land" nears a fever pitch as Two-Face, Penguin and Bane collide in Part 1 of the 2-part "Goin' Downtown!" While Two-Face goes to war with the combined gang forces of the Demonz and the Eightballs, Penguin seeks out Batman's help to learn the truth behind the territory wars, and Bane makes a big return, clearing the way for a plan that may prevent the Dark Knight from discovering the means for saving Gotham. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DETECTIVE COMICS #738 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY MAT BROOME AND SEAN PARSONS In stores September 29. In the streets of No Man's Land, Batman, Robin, and the Penguin fight to save Two-Face in the conclusion to "Goin" Downtown!" While Two-Face faces the wrath of various gangs, Bane's plan to destroy the future of Gotham City is realized in a shocking climax! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND BOOK 1 TP WRITTEN BY BOB GALE AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY ALEX MALEEV, DALE EAGLESHAM, BATT, WAYNE FAUCHER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MALEEV In stores September 15. The first two explosive storylines following Gotham's fall — stories that included the first glimpse of a new Batgirl — are collected in a compelling trade paperback. Reprinting the BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND special, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #83-84, BATMAN #563- 564, DETECTIVE COMICS #730-731, and BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #116, NO MAN'S LAND Book 1 collects the story that introduced readers to the turf-war ruled former Gotham, "No Law and a New Order" (written by Bob Gale with art by Alex Maleev and Wayne Faucher) and the story illuminating the lives of other players in NML — among them the Huntress and the Scarecrow — "Fear of Faith" (written by Devin Grayson with art by Dale Eaglesham, Batt, Aaron Sowd, Sam Parsons, and Jaime Mendoza). The collection features a new cover by Maleev and a cover gallery that includes Alex Ross' cover for the BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND — STANDARD EDITION and pieces by J. Scott Campbell, Bill Sienkiewicz, Tony Harris, and more. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 200pg, FC $12.95 ******************** Look for AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #58, part of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover event, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************** CATWOMAN #74 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY JIM BALENT AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY BALENT In stores September 29. Catwoman works her way back into "No Man's Land" carrying a pair of incredibly valuable computer discs. Treachery and danger dog her every step, and in a land where chaos reigns and laws no longer apply, the chances of success are dismal. When Catwoman agrees to trade the discs to someone very deadly, she finds that she's more than met her match! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ******************** Look for Catwoman in BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #8, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************** CATWOMAN: GUARDIAN OF GOTHAM #2 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART BY JIM BALENT AND KIM DEMULDER; COVER BY BALENT ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 22. Heroine Selina Kyle defends Gotham from a deadly vigilante called the Bat-Man as the stylish Elseworlds Prestige miniseries concludes! The Bat-Man takes his psychological war with the city's heroine, Catwoman, to the next level...by marrying Selina Kyle! When Selina discovers the truth about her husband, the final battle begins for Selina Kyle's city, as well as her very soul. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) $5.95 NIGHTWING #37 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY In stores September 8. The pulse-pounding conclusion to Nightwing's first "No Man's Land" adventure! With Blackgate Prison flooding and dozens of murderous villains at his throat, Nightwing must complete the task of taking the penitentary back from Lock-Up and his trustees. Even if he succeeds, he may be of no more use to Batman after what he's suffered at the hands of Blackgate's worst. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ROBIN #70 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GORDON PURCELL AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores September 22. Robin must defend precious "No Man's Land" resources from the threat of Mr. Freeze! Exhausted after his battle with Ratcatcher, a weakened Robin joins forces with the subterranean clan of kids known as the Wolflings to take on Batman's most chilling foe! And if Robin fails, a high-school friend will pay the ultimate price. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ******************** Look for ANARKY #7 as part of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover event, listed elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************** BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #18 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores September 1. Man-Bat is back! Kirk Langstrom's wife's disappearance coincides with attacks by Man-Bat on numerous corporate labs. What's the connection, and how can Batman stop the creature without one of them getting killed? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: NOSFERATU WRITTEN BY RANDY AND JEAN-MARC LOFFICIER; ART AND COVER BY TED MCKEEVER ELSEWORLDS. In stores September 29. Timed to coincide with the release of Ted McKeever's VERTIGO miniseries, FAITH (offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews), this moody and stylish Prestige one-shot is illustrated by McKeever and is written by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier (whose Superman story in LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE is also offered in this issue of Previews). Prestige Format. (STAR08870) FC, 64 PG. $5.95 ******************* BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST #8 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY PETER DOHERTY AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY DAVE TAYLOR AND CAMPANELLA In stores September 29. Catwoman is in Metropolis and Lex Luthor is not happy. She's targeted one of his most valuable possessions and she won't stop until it's hers. Now Superman's after the Feline Fatale and Batman's after the second most powerful man in Metropolis. What could be so valuable as to attract this kind of attention? FC, 32 PG. (8 OF 10) $1.99* ******************** Look for BATMAN/TARZAN in the Dark Horse Comics section of Previews. ******************** BATMAN BEYOND #1 WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY In stores September 22. It's the battle fans have demanded as classic Batman faces future Batman in the debut of a new ongoing title based on the hit Kids' WB animated series! Something seems to have gone horribly wrong with Terry McGinnis and now, as Batman, he's gone on a spree of terror, wreaking havoc on Gotham City. Bruce Wayne determines that the only way to stop him is to once again don the garb of the Dark Knight and bring down the new Batman. But there's much more here than meets the eye when the reader learns who's behind the terror and which Batman is being controlled! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STARS OF THE MONTH THE BATMAN ADVENTURES: THE LOST YEARS TP WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY BO HAMPTON AND TERRY BEATTY In stores September 22. Timed to coincide with the debut of the BATMAN BEYOND ongoing series, this affordable paperback collects the animated- style miniseries that detailed important changes in the lives of Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, and Batman. (STAR08716) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $9.95 BATMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; COVER BY MURPHY ANDERSON In stores September 8. Timed to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES, this beautiful volume collects some of the most exciting and offbeat Batman stories of the 1960s, running the gamut from the sublimely silly to the late-'60s "realistic" style, with an original introduction by Adam West. (STAR08815) SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $19.95 ******************* BIRDS OF PREY #11 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DICK GIORDANO AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY GREG LAND AND BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores September 1. It's all-out war as Black Canary and Oracle take extreme measures to prevent the maniacal Dr. Pop and the superhuman Guy Gardner clone, Joe Gardner, from destroying Koroscova and inciting an international war between Koroscova and the United States. Note: Look for Black Canary in the pages of BODY DOUBLES #2, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #572 WRITTEN BY RANDALL FRENZ AND RON FRENZ; ART AND COVER BY RON FRENZ AND SAL BUSCEMA In stores September 1. Superman battles side-by-side a mysterious new super-heroine in Part 2 of the 4-part "Strange Visitor!" Wearing the Man of Steel's "electric blue" costume, Strange Visitor has won our hero's trust by saving a woman's life. Now the heroic duo faces a threat from that woman's husband, a super-powered gangster who imagines himself to be the new god of war! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ACTION COMICS #759 WRITTEN BY RANDALL FRENZ AND RON FRENZ; ART AND COVER BY RON FRENZ AND SAL BUSCEMA In stores September 8. DC's newest heroine loses control of her powers in Part 3 of "Strange Visitor!" With her electromagnetism gone haywire, even Superman can't save her, unless he finds the one man who can help her back to a normal life. But if Superman gets his help, the Man of Steel will immediately regret it! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #94 WRITTEN BY RANDALL FRENZ AND RON FRENZ; ART AND COVER BY RON FRENZ AND SAL BUSCEMA In stores September 15. "Strange Visitor" concludes as DC's newest heroine faces a fateful choice: Will she return to the small-town life she left behind, or face an unknown future in Metropolis? And what option is Superman rooting for? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN #150 — COLLECTOR'S EDITION WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY STEVE EPTING AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; COVER BY JURGENS AND RUBINSTEIN In stores September 22. A holographic-foil enhanced cover by Dan Jurgens and Joe Rubinstein tops an extra-sized turning-point battle in the life of the Man of Steel! Alien gladiators have been recruited to come to Earth to face the Last Son of Krypton in no-holds-barred combat. Now, as Vartox and two other intergalactic brawlers take the battle to Superman's hometown of Metropolis, the mastermind behind the plot is revealed! How will Superman emerge victorious from pitched battle and then defeat...Brainiac 2.0? Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $3.95* SUPERMAN #150 — STANDARD EDITION WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY STEVE EPTING AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; COVER BY JURGENS AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores September 22. This extra-sized issue features the same contents as the COLLECTOR'S EDITION, with a different cover by Dan Jurgens (inked by Kevin Nowlan). FC, 48 PG. $2.95* STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN SECRET FILES #2 WRITTEN BY RON MARZ AND VARIOUS; ART BY PAUL RYAN, STUART IMMONEN AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores September 22. Timed to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN #150, this affordable Special looks at the way the Man of Steel's powers, appearance and personality have changed during his career; and also includes "lost pages," pinups, and more. (STAR08892) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 ******************** ******************** Look for SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW #15, SUPERBOY #68 and SUPERGIRL #38, all parts of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************** LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #22 WRITTEN BY RANDY AND JEAN-MARC LOFFICIER; ART BY J.O. LADRONN AND KEITH AIKEN; PAINTED COVER BY STEVE RUDE In stores September 8. A classic Jack Kirby Superman story (from SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN) is reinterpreted in today's continuity, written by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier (BATMAN: NOSFERATU) with art by Cable's J.O. Ladronn and Keith Aiken, with a stunning painted cover by Steve Rude (Hulk vs. Superman)! In Part 1 of the 2-part "Transilvane," the Man of Steel accompanies mad scientist Dabney Donovan to a manmade planet that's an experiment gone totally awry! Zombies, vampires and other ghoulish creatures call the strange world of Transilvane "home," but they've got plans to branch out...to Earth! Can a weakened Superman — and deranged doc Donovan — put things aright? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #37 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores September 8. Meet Clark Kent — Public Enemy Number One! What lead this mild-mannered reporter to a life of crime? After all, he's also the Man of Steel, Superman! Is there another culprit responsible for his actions? If Clark doesn't find out, Metropolis' new Most Wanted may be in for another new career, making license plates! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN & BUGS BUNNY #2 WRITTEN BY MARK EVANIER; ART AND COVER BY JOE STATON, TOM PALMER AND MIKE DECARLO In stores September 22. The historic meeting of the heroes of the DC Universe and the characters of the Warner Bros. Looniverse continues! Mxyzptlk and the Gremlin have joined forces to cross universes — and now the madcap Looney Tunes characters are everywhere — popping up just when members of the JLA least expect it! Plus, are you ready for...Superfudd? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50* SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: METROPOLIS WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY JON BOGDANOVE In stores September 8. It's an incredible adventure when Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon does a little traveling: first to Metropolis and then to...Apokolips! Superman meets the Dragon in Metropolis, but there's not much time for small talk when a group of young, super-powered rapscallions from Apokolips show up. Aided by the Dragon's foe, the Fiend, they trick the good guys into journeying to the heart of Apokolips, where our heroes find themselves smack in the middle of a battle for the throne of Darkseid himself! For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $4.95* SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS HC WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores September 22. The Eisner Award-nominated miniseries by BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN's Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale — following the Man of Steel from Smallville to Metropolis — is collected in a striking hardcover! Young Clark Kent leaves the wheatfields of Kansas behind in this moving story, making friends, enemies and hard choices along the way. This stunning edition includes a translucent vellum dustjacket revealing a new illustration by Sale and colored by Bjarne Hansen, whose blue-line color helped make the SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS miniseries so distinctive. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $24.95 SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL AND VARIOUS; ART BY CURT SWAN, WAYNE BORING, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, NEAL ADAMS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SWAN In stores September 8. Seventeen incredible Silver Age stories of the Man of Steel are collected in a fantastic trade paperback! The companion volume to BATMAN IN THE SIXTIES, this collection includes stories of Superman, Superboy, Superbaby, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and more; as well as a memorable team-up with Batman and SUPERMAN #141's classic "Superman's Return to Krypton." For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 240pg, FC $19.95 DC UNIVERSE BODY DOUBLES #2 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY JOE PHILLIPS AND JASEN RODRIGUEZ In stores September 22. The over-the-top miniseries starring the DCU's sexiest assassins continues with a guest-star packed issue! The Body Doubles make a deal with the alien dominatrix, Mystress to hunt down Earth's super-women starting with Argent from the Titans, Black Canary and Deep Blue. If they succeed they'll save their own skins, but doom the planet! Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 ******************** Look for AQUAMAN #61 as part of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover event, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************** THE FLASH #154 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY PAUL PELLETIER AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY STEVE LIGHTLE In stores September 29. The mystery of the new Flash deepens as the riddle of Linda Park's whereabouts comes closer to being solved! While Max Mercury, Impulse and Jesse Quick try to learn the secret identity of the would-be Flash, the new hero and Angela Margolin are trapped within the confines of the Folded Man! Meanwhile, the strangely forgotten Linda Park fights her way out of a trap...but a trap set by whom? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE FLASH SECRET FILES #2 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY RON LIM, TOM MORGAN, PAUL PELLETIER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY STEVE LIGHTLE In stores September 22. A look at the mysterious new-costumed Flash, featuring the origin of a brand-new villain, the Replicant (written by Mark Waid and Brian Augustyn with art by Ron Lim and Dennis Janke). Plus: "lost pages" revealing a battle from Barry Allen's career (written by Augustyn with art by Tom Morgan and Denis Rodier); schematics of Gorilla City and Barry Allen's costume-changing ring; and profile pages of Flash characters such as the new Flash, THE KINGDOM's Kid Flash, and Cobalt Blue, featuring art by Paul Pelletier, Humberto Ramos, Steve Lightle, and more. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 THE FLASH & GREEN LANTERN: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #2 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID AND TOM PEYER; ART AND COVER BY BARRY KITSON In stores September 15. Mark Waid (KINGDOM COME, THE FLASH) and artist Barry Kitson (BATMAN: BOOK OF THE DEAD) are joined by HOURMAN writer Tom Peyer for a six-issue miniseries exploring the partnership of two of DC's greatest heroes! Green Lantern brings his new girlfriend, Olivia Reynolds, to Central City to meet Barry and Iris and Wally West. But Hal doesn't realize he's been followed by Black Hand, whose team-up with Flash foe Mirror Master leads to the birth of...Kid Lantern! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.50 GIANTKILLER #4 WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY DAN BRERETON; PAINTED COVER BY BRERETON In stores September 15. The exciting origin of Jack's mysterious partner Jill is revealed! Find out her hidden connection to the project that spawned Jack the Giantkiller! Learn how she came to be stronger, faster and tougher than any human Jack's ever seen and witness her original encounters with the menagerie of monsters that haunts the poisoned Zone. It's the turning point for our hideous hero, as he must face ugly truths about himself...and about his monster-slaying mission! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.50 GREEN LANTERN: FEAR ITSELF SC WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; COMPUTER/PAINTED ART AND COVER BY BRAD PARKER In stores September 8. A softcover edition of the sold-out graphic novel that finds Green Lanterns from three eras battling a terrifying foe! In the Golden Age, Green Lantern Alan Scott faces a monster that brings his deepest terror — that of a Nazi-controlled Justice Society conquering the world — to life. Twenty-five years later, the same menace, even more powerful than before, torments GL Hal Jordan with images of a Coast City destroyed by nuclear armageddon. Now Kyle Rayner must face this being's most powerful incarnation yet...and his own worst nightmare. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 80PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN/SILVER SURFER WRITTEN BY RON MARZ; ART AND COVER BY DARRYL BANKS AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores September 8. Timed to coincide with the release of the GREEN LANTERN: FEAR ITSELF softcover, this universe-spanning one-shot pairs Green Lantern Hal Jordan with Marvel Comics' Silver Surfer. Co-published with Marvel Comics. Prestige Format. (STAR01465) FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ******************** HITMAN #43 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores September 22. The repercussions of Ringo's death are felt by the gang at Noonan's, especially Hacken. Meanwhile, Tommy goes to Wendy's and falls into the old go-tell-your-ex-girlfriend-that-her-new-boyfriend's-died-get-drunk-together-and-end-up-doing-something-you-regret kinda thing. And of course, Teigel finds out about it. Luckily, Natt finds a job to take Tommy's mind off of his troubles. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JACK KIRBY'S FOREVER PEOPLE TP WRITTEN BY JACK KIRBY; ART BY KIRBY, VINCE COLLETTA, MIKE ROYER, AND FRANK GIACOIA; COVER BY KIRBY In stores September 1. A black-and-white volume collecting FOREVER PEOPLE #1-11 joins JACK KIRBY'S NEW GODS and JACK KIRBY'S MISTER MIRACLE in reprinting Kirby's legendary "Fourth World" saga! With gray tonal values added to enhance the original artwork, these never-before- reprinted adventures introduce Vykin, Serafin, Big Bear, Mark Moonrider, and Beautiful Dreamer — five heroes whose powers become even greater when they use the ever-helpful Mother Box to fuse into the "Infinity Man" — as they flee the evil of Darkseid, battle his henchmen Desaad and Glorious Godfrey, team up with Superman and Deadman, and much, much, more. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 288pg, b&w $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JACK KIRBY'S NEW GODS TP WRITTEN BY JACK KIRBY; ART BY KIRBY, VINCE COLLETTA, AND MIKE ROYER; COVER BY KIRBY In stores September 1. Timed to coincide with the release of the JACK KIRBY'S FOREVER PEOPLE collection, this acclaimed black-and-white volume reprints the classic THE NEW GODS (1st series) #1-11. (STAR07234) SC, 7x10, 304pg, b&w $11.95 ******************* ******************* Look for JLA #35, part of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************* JLA: SUPERPOWER WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY SCOT EATON AND RAY KRYSSING In stores September 8. A new hero joins the JLA in a thought-provoking Prestige one-shot! Introducing Mark Antaeus, powerful new member of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes. Tireless, fearless, dedicated, Antaeus has sacrificed everything to become the ultimate force for good. Is that enough to earn him a place within the JLA? Or is it somehow too much? It's a question that divides the League, as Superman and Batman see potential in the young hero, while Green Lantern sees something a bit less ideal...and a lot more dangerous. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG $5.95* JLA 80-PAGE GIANT #2 WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER PRIEST, DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING, LEN WEIN, AND VARIOUS; ART BY CARY NORD, DAVID BOLLEN, ANTHONY WILLIAMS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores September 1. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes save the day in seven all-new stories from throughout the team's history! Green Arrow Oliver Queen faces Batman in an unlikely battle of wits (written by Christopher Priest with art by Cary Nord); DC ONE MILLION's Justice Legion A must track an alien armada's evil general in the 853rd century (written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with art by David Bollen); and Orion and Plastic Man take part in a twisted team-up (written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Anthony Williams). Plus, the League seemingly turns evil (written by D. Curtis Johnson with art by Chris Wozniak); Wonder Woman, the Huntress and Big Barda spend some time time off together on Paradise Island (written by Jason Hernandez-Rosenblatt with art by Yanick Paquette); the Atom takes a fantastically deadly voyage into Superman's body (written by Tom Peyer with art by Chris Renaud); and former JLA writer Len Wein teams with artist Sal Velluto for a story of feauding buddies Hawkman and Green Arrow. FC, 80 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA SECRET FILES #2 WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER PRIEST AND VARIOUS; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY ERIC BATTLE AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores September 1. This classic Special includes the story of how the League's current line-up was assembled (collected in the SECRET ORIGINS FEATURING JLA trade paperback), "lost pages," profile pages, and more. (STAR07868) FC, 48 PG. $3.95 ******************** JSA #4 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND DAVID S. GOYER; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores September 15. Having just returned from the grave, the new Doctor Fate must now go head-to-head with Mordru, the Dark Lord! If he fails, his JSA teammates will be lost...along with the entire world! Plus: a startling new development for Sand Hawkins! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* THE L.A.W. (LIVING ASSAULT WEAPONS) #3 WRITTEN BY BOB LAYTON; ART AND COVER BY DICK GIORDANO AND LAYTON In stores September 22. The heroes of the L.A.W. struggle to rescue the JLA before time runs out for all the world's heroes! While the mysterious Avatar tightens his grip on the world's last remaining defenders, Blue Beetle must come to terms with his guilt over the death of Dan Garrett — the original Beetle — and Judomaster confronts a surprise foe from his past. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 ******************* Look for LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #22, featuring Superman, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************* LEGIONNAIRES #77 WRITTEN BY ROGER STERN AND TOM MCCRAW; ART AND COVER BY JEFFREY MOY AND W.C. CARANI In stores September 8. Taking a long-deserved break from protecting the galaxy, a group of Legionnaires find themselves on a world where it's always summer, and the rule is rest and relaxation. But some members have other reasons for going, particularly Element Lad, whose quest to find a master criminal is the focus of an issue full of sun, fun and mystery-solving! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES #121 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER AND TOM MCCRAW; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores September 29. Concluding a 2-part story that finds the Legion Outpost under attack from the Fatal Five, now featuring a deadly — and unexpected — fifth member! With the other Legionnaires on vacation or patrolling the galaxy, and Brainiac 5.1 and Gates in the bad guys' clutches, who remains to save the day? And who will leave the team's side by story's end? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************** Look for MARTIAN MANHUNTER #12 as part of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover event, listed elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************** MORE SECRET ORIGINS 80-PAGE GIANT REPLICA EDITION WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, JOHN BROOME, AND VARIOUS; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, GIL KANE, SHELDON MOLDOFF, CARMINE INFANTINO, MURPHY ANDERSON, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ANDERSON In stores September 29. A classic Silver Age Giant is reprinted in an affordable edition, collecting historic stories of Superman, the Flash, and the JLA! Reprinting the 1965 classic titled 80 PAGE GIANT MAGAZINE #8, MORE SECRET ORIGINS collects archetypal stories of the JLA (from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #9), Robin (from BATMAN #129), the Flash (from THE FLASH #128), and the Atom (from SHOWCASE #34), and tales of Superman and Aquaman that include their pint-sized beginnings as Superbaby (from SUPERMAN #146) and Aquababy (from ADVENTURE COMICS #260). For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 80 PG. $4.95 STARMAN #59 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 September 1. Part 3 of the 4-part conclusion to Jack Knight's journey through space, featuring stunning covers painted by Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) over pencils by original STARMAN artist Tony Harris! The flames of revolution burn brightly on Throneworld as Jack Knight, Mikaal and Will Payton fight to free the empire from tyranny. It's cosmic power versus the might of a hundred planets, featuring Tigorr of the Omega Men and Fastbak of the New Gods! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ****************** Look for THE TITANS #9, part of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover event, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ****************** WONDER WOMAN #150 WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK, RAY SNYDER AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores September 29. An extra-sized issue finds the battle lines firmly drawn in the GodWar! Wonder Woman and her new council of war — Zeus, Rama and Hanuman — make plans to confront the evil forces of Cronus and his team are storming the gates of Heaven! As angels fall to the sword, the Amazon Princess leads the de-powered teams of Greek and Hindu gods as they face the ultimate test. Can their faith triumph over force? And what happens when Rama joins Diana on the mortal plane? FC, 48 PG. $2.95* ****************** Look for YOUNG JUSTICE #14, part of the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover event, elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ****************** DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE ANIMANIACS FEATURING PINKY AND THE BRAIN #54 WRITTEN BY MATT WAYNE, JESSE LEON MCCANN, AND FRANK STROM; ART BY LEO BATIC AND WALTER CARZON In stores September 15. It's some more fragmented fairy tales, beginning with "Minerva and the Seven Dwarves." Pinky and the Brain go up against John Henry's hammer in "Brain vs. Brawn." And finally, Yakko, Wakko and Dot are a menace to the mundane in "Leave it to Skeever." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* CARTOON NETWORK STARRING #3 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY VARIOUS; COVER BY DAVID FEISS In stores September 29. The Cartoon Network's strangest brother and sister team — Cow & Chicken — take center stage in an issue with a cover by the characters' creator, David Feiss! Chicken wants to reach puberty as fast as he can and gets a big surprise when he gets there! Plus, for the first time in comics anywhere, it's I.M. Weasel and I.R. Baboon! I.M. is the world's greatest comic creator and I.R. is...well, the worst! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #3 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY BILL ALGER AND GARY FIELDS; COVER BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND JEFF ALBRECHT In stores September 29. A boy and his robot usually means fun, right? Not when it's Robo-Dexter! Also, Dexter and Dee-Dee go head-to-head in a hamster race, in "Habi-Travails." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #58 WRITTEN BY TERRY LABAN, MICHAEL EURY, AND VARIOUS; ART BY LEO BATIC, WALTER CARZON, DAVID ALVAREZ, AND MIKE DECARLO In stores September 1. Meet the latest rock sensation — Taz! Who's going to turn ugly first: Taz or his fickle audience? Plus: Daffy meets the Queen's Guard, and Foghorn tries to teach an old dog new tricks. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #28 WRITTEN BY JOE EDKIN AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JOE STATON AND JOHN DELANEY In stores September 8. It's environmentalists versus developers in the Florida Everglades — and Mystery Inc. is in the middle! Plus: Scooby goes undercover in the most unlikely setting of all: high school! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #7 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores September 29. While the forces of Sliding Albion lay their plans for an invasion of Earth, Swift and The Engineer come face to face with Jenny Sparks's deepest, darkest secret...and it's more attractive than you might think. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON SOURCEBOOK #1 WRITTEN BY FRANCISCO HAGHENBECK; ART BY JIM LEE, ED MCGUINNESS, MIKE MIGNOLA, WALTER SIMONSON, AND VARIOUS; WRAPAROUND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores September 29. A special one-shot detailing the intricacies of one of CLIFFHANGER's most popular titles, featuring a new cover and sketchbook pages by Humberto Ramos and Sandra Hope! Providing useful information on all the key CRIMSON characters, Jim Lee, Travis Charest, Ed McGuinness, Mike Mignola, Mike Wieringo, Walter Simonson, and Adam Pollina are just some of the top-name talents bringing the undead world of CRIMSON to vivid life through pinups of Alex Elder, the Knights Templar, Ekimus, Joe, Lisseth, and many more. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 DEATHBLOW: BY BLOWS #1 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY JIM BAIKIE In stores September 22. Deathblow returns — sort of — in a surprising miniseries from award-winning writer Alan Moore (PROMETHEA, WATCHMEN) and artist Jim Baikie (TOMORROW STORIES). A change of gender is only the beginning for the former Michael Cray, aka Deathblow, as she faces impossible odds and opponents who also claim to be Deathblow. In the midst of combat, this new heroine will have to conquer her own fears, her former allies, and frightening aspects of the Deathblow legacy before taking her place as the WildStorm Universe's only Deathblow. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.95 DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY #12 WRITTEN BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores September 29. A stunning final issue concludes "Divine Intervention!" Who would have guessed that pizza delivery boy and slacker college student Max Faraday was destined to reshape the entire world in his image? And worse yet, who could possibly have imagined that he would succeed? The WILDCATS, GEN13, I.O., the Fallen...all tried and failed to stop "The Chosen" from asserting his so-called "Divine Right," and now it all comes down to one frightened young woman who will try to save the soul of her one true love. It's Suzie Chaste vs. Max Faraday...and only one of them will walk away. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DV8 #32 WRITTEN BY MIKE HEISLER; ART BY TREVOR SCOTT AND JOHN TIGHE; COVER BY SCOTT In stores September 22. Final issue. "Things Fall Apart" concludes as Deviant battles Deviant! Frostbite and Sublime return to International Operations to rescue their friends...only to discover that some of their former teammates are less friendly than they remember. The end of DV8 promises action, betrayal and tragedy, and when the final issue is over, nothing will ever be the same for this band of Gen-Active anti-heroes. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #45 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND JONATHAN SIBAL In stores September 15. The new creative team of Scott Lobdell (WILDCATS, X-Men) and Ed Benes (SCI-TECH) takes comics' favorite Gen-Actives in an exciting new direction! After tragedies and a long road trip, the team finds themselves once again in New York City — at a lingerie fashion show, no less. Also vying for the team's attention is a bizarre rash of crimes involving supermodels! Is there a connection? Fairchild, Burnout, Freefall, Grunge, and Rainmaker aim to find out! A great leaping-on point for new and long-time readers, this is one issue you don't want to miss! 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 GEN13: I LOVE NY TP WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY GARY FRANK AND CAM SMITH In stores September 29. The Gen-Actives make a big splash in the Big Apple in an exciting trade paperback! Reprinting GEN13 #26-29 (plus the backup story from issue #25), I LOVE NY finds our heroes doing the worst job possible of staying inconspicuous as they investigate strange goings-on and face a powerful new foe! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 112 PG. TRADE PAPERBACK $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13 3-D SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN BY ART ADAMS AND TOM MCWEENEY; ART BY ADAMS, MCWEENEY, ALEX GARNER, AND SANDRA HOPE; COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND HOPE In stores September 15. Timed to coincide with the release of GEN13: I LOVE NY, this popular one-shot pits the Gen-Actives against dinosaurs in eye- popping 3-D! Includes bound-in glasses. Please note: One in two copies feature a variant cover by Art Adams and Alex Garner. (STAR09155) FC, 40 PG. $4.95 ******************** MR. MAJESTIC #3 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY AND BRIAN HOLGUIN; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores September 22. Ever wonder what happens when Mr. Majestic goes out on a date? Find out in this light-hearted adventure when Mr. Majestic and a friend try to take in a movie, and fail miserably. And who would go out with Mr. Majestic in the first place? Would you believe Maxine Manchester, AKA Ladytron? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SCI-TECH #3 WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND SAL REGLA In stores September 15. The global war between the super scientific agency known as Sci-Tech and the stealth-warrior Naturalists reaches skyward! Young Leo Lomax must don a rocket pack and join the Sci-Tech Air Rangers to rescue a friend from the murderous clutches of a shape-shifting Harpy! The result is mayhem over San Francisco, as a deadly aerial duel erupts! Plus: The shocking secret history of Sci-Tech finally is revealed; and the debut of the bright, beautiful silicon-chip woman called Omnia, whose connection to Leo will shock you! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 SPEED RACER #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TOMMY YUNE; COVER BY YUNE In stores September 8. The "Demon on Wheels" starts his engines in a new miniseries revealing the secrets of the popular cartoon character! Eight years after the apparent death of Rex Racer, Speed's Uncle Henry and the mysterious Dr. Bent Cranium design the incredible new ER-X engine. But dark forces out to steal the engine technology sabotage the test run, leaving Team Go with yet another racetrack tragedy and one last hope: Speed! As Pops works feverishly on the prototype for the incredible Mach 5, the gorgeous Trixie enters Speed's life and the shadowy Racer X returns! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.50 STORMWATCH: A FINER WORLD TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY BRYAN HITCH, PAUL NEARY, MICHAEL RYAN, AND LUKE RIZZO; COVER BY HITCH AND NEARY In stores September 1. A trade paperback collecting two classic tales of StormWatch, written by THE AUTHORITY's Warren Ellis and featuring art by the AUTHORITY team of Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary! Reprinting STORMWATCH Volume 2 #4-9, A FINER WORLD includes the first appearance of Apollo and the Midnighter and the parallel-world adventure "Bleed," two stories that sowed the seeds of the StormWatch's destruction and rebirth as the Authority. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $14.95 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #5 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST In stores September 1. A special issue featuring art by THE AUTHORITY's Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary! What begins in a seedy L.A. liquor store turns into an exciting adventure in the newest issue of WILDCATS. When a nearby street gang lingers chooses the wrong night to cause trouble, they run afoul of a dangerous figure lurking in the shadows. Will this mysterious guest star become the newest member of the 'Cats? (Note: One of every two copies of this issue will feature a variant cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary.) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH WILDC.A.T.S: GANG WAR TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST, MAT BROOME, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CHAREST In stores September 22. Timed to coincide with the debut of the Alan Moore-written DEATHBLOW: BYBLOWS, this reoffered trade paperback collects WILDC.A.T.S #28-34 from Moore's popular run on the book. (STAR09172) SC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $16.95 ******************** AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #4 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS, CHARLES VESS AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND GRAY In stores September 22. Charles Vess (THE SANDMAN, NEIL GAIMAN & CHARLES VESS' STARDUST) illustrates an 8-page sequence in the latest issue starring AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' number one super-heroine! Long before the mantle of Promethea was passed to Sophie Bangs, the literally living legend was acquainted with a young 18th-century New England poet named Charlton Sennet. Learn all about it in a tale of little people, lust and loss that details more of Promethea's wildly original, century-spanning background. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOMORROW STORIES #2 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY KEVIN NOWLAN, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; COVER BY VEITCH In stores September 8. A bold, experimental story illustrated by cover artist Rick Veitch highlights the second issue of the incredible anthology series, in which every story is written by Alan Moore! The gentleman sleuth called Greyshirt investigates a multi-decade tale in "How Things Work Out;" Cobweb (illustrated by Melinda Gebbie) finds herself lost in the stars in the poetic science-fiction feature "Waltztime"; Future American and U.S. Angel (illustrated by Jim Baikie) tackle retro-renegade Dozier D. Daze and his Nostalgitator Ray. And Jack B. Quick (illustrated by Kevin Nowlan) gets tough with photons in "The Unbearableness of Being Light." FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOP TEN #3 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON In stores September 15. A decapitated body found in an alley makes it look like the Libra Killer's back, which means Shock-Headed Peter has got some explaining that he needs to do. Meanwhile, Girl One and Kelmo Ceasar have a frank exchange concerning inter-species sexual preferences, and Lieutenant Peregrine finds himself in a crushing situation with an expansive insurance salesman. If you're not yet acquainted with the men, women and beings of Precinct Ten, it's best that you make things easy on yourself and step forward right away. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS BALL AND CHAIN #1 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY ALE GARZA AND RICHARD BENNETT In stores September 22. A surprising miniseries that may be comics' first super-powered romantic comedy! After three years of a tumultuous marriage, Edgar and Mallory Bulson have decided to throw in the towel. That was the plan anyway, until a mysterious meteor bathed the battling couple in extraterrestrial energies...energies that gave them super-powers! Will their newfound abilities be enough to make their marriage work? For more information, see the feature article. Note: A signed version is offered in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 DESPERADOES: EPIDEMIC! WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART BY JOHN CASSADAY AND JOHN LUCAS; COVER BY CASSADAY In stores September 8. The heroes of DESPERADOES: A MOMENT'S SUNLIGHT return in an exciting Prestige Format one-shot that picks up where the original DESPERADOES miniseries left off! The original DESPERADOES duo of writer Jeff Mariotte (the Gen13: Netherwar novel) and John Cassaday (PLANETARY) are joined by John Lucas (Will Eisner's The Spirit: The New Adventures) — who provides the finishes to Cassaday's layouts — as Gideon Brood, Abby DeGrazia, Jerome Alexander Betts and former Pinkerton agent Race Kennedy ride deep into the New Mexico mountains during a heavy snowstorm to evade a bloodthirsty posse. Their journey leads to Naciemento, a town under a strict quarantine. But there's something else trapped in the isolated town...something far more horrifying than even the deadliest disease. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DESPERADOES: A MOMENT'S SUNLIGHT TP WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores September 8. Timed to coincide with the release of DESPERADOES: EPIDEMIC!, rediscover the trailblazing, critically acclaimed adventure that introduced an unlikely group of heroes to the Old West. Retailers, please note: This month, look for a special incentive connected to orders of the relist of DESPERADOES: A MOMENT'S SUNLIGHT. Consult the Previews Order Form for details (STAR09165) SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $16.95 ******************** KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY VOLUME 2 #19 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON AND WILL BLYBERG; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores September 1. On the run and hunted by the law, Steeljack may be the only man who can save the people of Kiefer Square. And his only chance is the Honor Guard. But will they help a convicted felon? Can he even reach them? Steeljack's story barrels toward its conclusion, as a man whose outer shell is indestructible must find out what he's made of underneath. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 YEAH! #2 WRITTEN BY PETER BAGGE; ART AND COVER BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ In stores September 1. The newest ongoing series from HOMAGE COMICS unites two of comics' most acclaimed creators — Hate's Peter Bagge and Love & Rockets' Gilbert Hernandez — in the ongoing story of the most popular band in the universe! In "Woo Woo, Phone Home," the spaciest grrrl band this side of the Jersey Turnpike gets a taste of intergalactic glamour when they try living on a planet that actually loves their music! But the sweet smell of success turns sour when the alien atmosphere causes unexpected physiological changes in the girls — right before a big concert! Also, meet the missing alien who may have found a cozy home in a suspiciously familiar place back on Earth. FC, 32 PG. $2.95* VERTIGO THE BOOKS OF FAERIE: MOLLY'S STORY #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY HERMANN MEJIA AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; PAINTED COVER BY CHARLES VESS In stores September 22. The miniseries starring the most popular supporting character from THE BOOKS OF MAGIC nears a spellbinding conclusion. Strangely changed by her time in Faerie, earth girl Molly O'Reilly must rescue her flitling friend Yarrow, while the mysterious exile Briar Rose confronts an angry Queen Titania. But the secret to Faerie's survival may lie with the imprisoned King Auberon — who also holds the key to lifting Molly's curse. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #66 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PETER GROSS; PAINTED COVER BY CHARLES VESS In stores September 15. It's the most important day in Tim Hunter's life in Part 1 of the 2-part "A Day, A Night, and a Dream." In this jumping-on point story, young mage Tim Hunter — disguised as a kitchen girl at the Inn Between Worlds — experiences identity crises, ghosts, faeries, and a visit from a long-lost loved one. But at the Inn Between, things are rarely what they seem. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CONGO BILL #2 WRITTEN BY SCOTT CUNNINGHAM; ART BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ; COVER BY RICHARD CORBEN In stores September 15. The jungle adventurer, the golden ape, and the strange power that links them return with a vengeance in a new VERTIGO miniseries. As they head down the Congo River toward their mysterious final objective, Thomas Glass and his crack team of black ops have some surprises in store for them. Navigating an obstacle course of killer crocs and heavily-armed rebels, the team must contend with a mysterious force that's followed them into the bush, a force from Glass's bloody past that he cannot hope to escape. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.95 THE DREAMING #42 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HØJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores September 22. A beloved character with deep roots in VERTIGO faces a tragic end in the conclusion to "Foxes and Hounds." The day of reckoning arrives for hunted nightmare-on-the-run Echo, and even an envoy of the Endless may not be strong enough to stop The Corinithian and Matthew from exacting revenge. Will Lucien, still mired in his tragic obsession with Christina, catch up with everyone in time to stop the killing? Note: Look for the MATTHEW THE RAVEN T-SHIRT, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FAITH #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TED MCKEEVER; PAINTED COVER BY MCKEEVER In stores September 29. Writer/artist Ted McKeever (INDUSTRIAL GOTHIC, SUPERMAN'S METROPOLIS) explores an unforgettable afterlife in a haunting VERTIGO miniseries. In addition to Heaven and Hell, there's another place to go when you die: the land called Murr, where the dead coexist with angels, legends and the occasional flying fetus...a place where even being dead can't protect you from murder. Now one of Murr's newest arrivals — an amnesiac woman named Faith — must discover who and what she is, and was, in order to survive, and solve a series of murders that threatens all of Murr. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 FINALS #3 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY JILL THOMPSON In stores September 8. The surreal 4-issue satire of higher education nears its conclusion as everyone's favorite Knox State University seniors move one step closer to peril, insanity — and finishing their senior projects in unexpected ways. Wally's filming of a frat hazing is brutally foiled; Tim and his corpse get a nasty surprise from the Physics Department; and Dave's just lucky he can count on love when one of his research robberies goes awry. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 4) $2.95 FLINCH #6 WRITTEN BY WILLIAM MESSNER-LOEBS, PHILLIP HESTER AND IVAN VELEZ JR.; ART BY DUNCAN FEGREDO, PHILLIP HESTER, ANDE PARKS, AND HO CHE ANDERSON; COVER BY KENT WILLIAMS In stores September 29. A trio of disturbing tales for cold autumn nights. A woman struggles with anger that has followed her to the grave — literally — in "Dead Woman Walking" (written by William Messner-Loebs and illustrated by Duncan Fegredo); after boredom takes hold of his marriage, a man finds comfort in the arms of an other-worldly mistress in "The Daywife" (written and pencilled by Phil Hester, inked by Ande Parks); and a couple housebound by their monstrous child drifts towards an even more monstrous solution in "El Ogro" (written by Ivan Velez Jr. and illustrated by Ho Che Anderson). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HEAVY LIQUID #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores September 8. Visionary writer/artist Paul Pope (THB, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES) brings his distinctive sense of design and storytelling to a bold VERTIGO miniseries, printed in a retrofuturistic blend of 2 colors: indigo and red. Robots, science and sushi converge as the sleuth known only as "S" embarks on his quest for Rodan (his long-estranged lover), the only artist who can render the mysterious substance known as Heavy Liquid into the perfect sculpture. Meanwhile, Luna speeds through the streets of futuristic Manhattan in attempt to beat the clock and the clowns who want her stash of Heavy Liquid — not to mention her life. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 5) $5.95 HELLBLAZER #143 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY JAVIER PULIDO AND JAMES ROMBERGER; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores September 29. The fourth of six self-contained stories written by Warren Ellis (THE AUTHORITY, TRANSMETROPOLITAN) and illustrated by a surprising array of artists features two very different ghost stories. In "Setting Sun," illustrated by Javier Pulido, Constantine may be the only hope of absolution for the restless spirit of a Japanese surgeon guilty of ungodly atrocities. And in "One Last Love Song," illustrated by James Romberger (FLINCH), a late-night pub crawl takes an unforeseen twist. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 100 BULLETS #4 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores September 8. The hot new series that dares to ask "What would you do if you could get away with murder?" continues with Part 1 of the 2- part "Shot, Water Back." Dive bartender Lee Dolan once lived the high life: beautiful wife, smart kids, successful business. Then the FBI came crashing through his front door and he lost everything. When Agent Graves offers Lee the opportunity to get revenge on the person who framed him for the ultimate crime, he faces the most important decision of his life. His target's just sidled up to the bar. She's asked for...a shot. What does he reach for, the bottle or the gun? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PREACHER #55 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores September 1. Embarking on his search to unravel the secrets of Cassidy, Jesse locates a mysterious acquaintance from his old pal's past. Meanwhile, Starr's woes continue, as a possible challenge to his authority as Grail Allfather arrives on the scene. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN: THE KINDLY ONES HC — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY MARK HEMPEL, TEDDY KRISTIANSEN, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores September 1. Volume IX of THE SANDMAN is printed in a new hardcover, reflecting the trade dress of the current library of SANDMAN trade paperbacks. Reprinting THE SANDMAN #57-69 and the Sandman story from VERTIGO JAM #1, Morpheus must face the consequences for the murder of his own son. MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 352pg, FC $34.95 STRANGE ADVENTURES #1 WRITTEN BY BRIAN BOLLAND, DAVE GIBBONS AND ROBERT RODI; ART BY BOLLAND, GIBBONS AND FRANK QUITELY; PAINTED COVER BY BOLLAND In stores September 22. Crop circles and cattle mutilations, mad scientists and the top writers and artists in comics converge in a 4-issue VERTIGO short-story anthology exploring the limits of the imagination. In the landmark first issue... globe-hopping adventurers bear witness to the bizarre mystery of "The Kapas" (written and illustrated by Brian Bolland); a mad scientist struggles to decipher the "Riddle of the Random Realities" (written and illustrated by Dave Gibbons); and a trio of plague survivors suffer the insidious side effects of being "Immune" (written by Robert Rodi with art by Frank Quitely). For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #27 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores September 15. The third of three self-contained issues featuring covers by Jim Lee finds Spider Jerusalem sharing the tricks of his trade. Spider Jerusalem decides to teach his "filthy assistants" the fine journalistic art of "monstering" — to hound, abuse, interrogate and otherwise ruin the life of a public figure in the name of journalism. And in The City, there is no shortage of people who need monstering... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN: YEAR OF THE BASTARD TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores September 29. Outlaw journalist Spider Jerusalem walks a rocky trail through fame, political cynicism and horrific interpersonal exchanges in stories reprinted from TRANSMETROPOLITAN #13-18. The third in the popular series of TRANSMETROPOLITAN trade paperbacks, YEAR OF THE BASTARD is rounded out by the short story "Edgy Winter" from VERTIGO: WINTER'S EDGE II and a cover gallery featuring artwork by Jae Lee and Dave Gibbons, plus a new cover by Darick Robertson. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TRANSMETROPOLITAN: BACK ON THE STREET TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores September 29. Timed to coincide with the release of the TRANSMETROPOLITAN: YEAR OF THE BASTARD trade paperback, this collection reprints TRANSMETROPOLITAN #1-3, and won the International Horror Guild award for Best Graphic Story/Stories. (STAR07375) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 72PG, FC $7.95 ******************* ******************* Look for the TRANSMETROPOLITAN WATCH, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ******************* MAD MAD MAGAZINE #386 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores September 8. Could there be a better way to honor hard work than sales on home electronics and bedding? This Labor Day, mull that over as you spend, spend, spend at retail outlets whose employees make minimum wage (if they're lucky), then, afterward, laugh it off with the latest issue of MAD. Magazine, 48pg, b&w $2.95* TALES CALCULATED TO DRIVE YOU MAD #7 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores September 15. The full-color reprints of the earliest issues of MAD continue, with the legendary (or is that infamous?) issues #19-21. This collection includes ground-breaking original stories and classic parodies such as "Mickey Rodent!", "Poopeye!", and "Katchandhammer Kids!", as well as the first-ever appearance of beloved schmuck Alfred E. Neuman. Magazine, 96pg, FC (7 of 8) $4.99* STAR OF THE MONTH MAD ABOUT THE MOVIES — SPECIAL WARNER BROS. EDITION TP WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores September 15. A compilation of the best — and worst — of MAD MAGAZINE's celluloid satires, focusing on the films of corporate parent Warner Bros. (STAR08402) SC, 8x11, 256pg, b&w $14.95 ******************* PARADOX PRESS GON UNDERGROUND WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MASASHI TANAKA; COVER BY TANAKA In stores September 22. The world's last surviving dinosaur journeys to the center of the Earth in his first-ever full-length adventure! When an earthquake opens the ground beneath Gon and some animal friends, they are launched on a hilarious and harrowing subterranean adventure, encountering creatures strange and familiar, in the latest installment of the award-winning Gon books. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This edition is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only. B&W, 176 PG. PARADOX COMPACT FORMAT $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH GON AGAIN! WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MASASHI TANAKA; COVER BY TANAKA In stores September 22. Timed to coincide with the debut of GON UNDERGROUND, this classic collection of stories finds the world's tiniest dinosaur encountering wolf cubs and penguins as part of his bizarre and delightful adventures. Note: This edition is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only. Paradox Compact Format. (STAR06815) SC, 5x7, 112pg, b&w $5.95 GON COLOR SPECTACULAR WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MASASHI TANAKA; COVER BY TANAKA In stores September 22. Timed to coincide with the debut of GON UNDERGROUND, this Prestige collection reprints six amazing tales of the world's last dinosaur in vibrant color. Note: This edition is available for sale in the U.S. and Canada only. Prestige Format. (STAR07664) FC, 48 PG $5.95 DC DIRECT DARKSEID STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY STEVE RUDE Advance-solicited; in stores December 1. The Lord of Apokolips comes to terrifying life in a cold-cast statue designed by legendary artist Steve Rude (THE INCREDIBLE HULK VS. SUPERMAN)! The first full-sized statue of a DC villain in years, this striking figure measures 12" h x 7" w x 4 1/2" d, with Darkseid holding the world in one hand and a mother box in the other. The sculpted base shows the screaming faces of those that have fallen before him. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The DARKSEID STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Orders may be allocated. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FC, STATUE $195.00 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: GEN-ET JACKSON POSTER ART BY JASON PEARSON In stores September 15. Originally offered through WildStorm Emporium, this classic poster finds Caitlin Fairchild striking an almost-revealing pose, courtesy of ROBIN cover artist Jason Pearson (Body Bags). (STAR08950) POSTER, FC $8.95 ******************** KEY TO HELL PROP VERTIGO. Advance-solicited; in stores December 15. DC Direct's first VERTIGO prop, reproducing the key to the Underworld — from the pages of THE SANDMAN: SEASON OF MISTS — in cold-cast porcelain. Beautifully sculpted and measuring 3 1/2" high x 9" w x 1/2" d, the key rests on a detachable base (measuring 4" h x 3 1/4" w 3 1/2" d) and is packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The KEY TO HELL is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PROP $99.95 KRYPTONITE PROP Pre-solicited; in stores January 12. The element Superman fears most is re-created in DC Direct's most elaborate prop! The 5" high piece of replica kryptonite (made of clear resin and painted green) rests securely on a circular metallic gold-colored cold-cast porcelain base, measuring 8 1/2" in diameter and 2" high. A clear, removable 7" tall glass dome covers the Kryptonite, and when the dome is removed, the exposed Kryptonite lights up (replaceable bulbs are included). Inscribed on the base is Superman's "S" shield, as well as — in both Kryptonese and English — the phrases "Authentic Replica Kryptonite" and "Danger: Kryptonite." Batteries are included (estimated life: 1 1/2 hours of continuous use). Note: Not intended for use as a radioactive weapon against Kryptonians. Retailers, please note: The KRYPTONITE PROP is manufactured to order, up to a maximum of 3,000 pieces. Orders may be allocated. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for October-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. FC, PROP $149.95 MANHUNTER MEDIUM STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY WALTER SIMONSON Pre-solicited; in stores January 26. Based on designs by MANHUNTER: THE SPECIAL EDITION artist Walter Simonson, Paul Kirk stands ready to hunt the most dangerous game — recreated in cold-cast porcelain! A striking 4 1/2" h x 5 1/2" w x 5 1/2" d statue, the legendary Manhunter stands with gun in one hand, bundi dagger in the other. Retailers, please note: The MANHUNTER 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 October- released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. FC, MEDIUM STATUE $89.95 MATTHEW THE RAVEN T-SHIRT TEXT BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY MARC HEMPEL AND RICHARD CASE VERTIGO. Advance-solicited; in stores November 3. From the pages of THE DREAMING and THE SANDMAN, it's Matthew the Raven, captured on a black 100% cotton t-shirt in a haunting 2-color image of his melancholy goodbye to Morpheus from the pages of THE SANDMAN: THE KINDLY ONES. Pick up this beautiful t-shirt of the long-time Dreaming denizen before it's too late... Retailers, please note: The MATTHEW THE RAVEN T-SHIRT is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. T-SHIRT (L-XL) $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN RING In stores September 22. Timed to coincide with SUPERMAN #150, DC Direct reoffers this handsome sterling-silver ring featuring the legendary "S"- shield. Whole sizes 6-13 only. Note: available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR08440/08441/08442/08443/08444/08445/08446/08437) RING $79.95 GRAPHICS: Include ring sizer! ******************** TRANSMETROPOLITAN WATCH VERTIGO. Advance-solicited; in stores November 17. Watch the moments of your existence tick by on this beautiful timepiece, featuring the three- eyed smiley face symbol from the critically-acclaimed TRANSMETROPOLITAN! With a tasteful brushed metal casing, and black leather band framing the bright yellow face, you'll be smiling too! Retailers, please note: the TRANSMETROPOLITAN WATCH is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. WATCH $79.95 VOODOO STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER WILDSTORM. Advance-solicited; in stores December 15. The most seductive member of the Wildcats is captured in cold-cast porcelain! The exotic dancer known as Voodoo is stunningly represented in a 9 1/2" h x 4 1/5" w x 4 1/2" d statue, gun in hand, arm metamorphosizing and ready for action. Each statue is packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The VOODOO STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from picture shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for September-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FC, STATUE $139.95 IMAGE COMICS ADRENALYNN #2 An Image Comic (S/A ) Tony Daniel & Marty Egeland After hiding Adrenalynn from the Russians who made her, Yuri decides to put Addie into action against the remaining Russian monster androids! This means big bucks for Yuri, but at what cost when his new weapon is an innocent teenage killing machine? We also get further into Adrenalynn's past when she was just an orphaned handicapped girl living during the Cold War in Russia's most neglected children's orphanage. Mega monster-robot action vs. the teenage and superiorly-built Adrenalynn--will brute strength win out against agility and precision?? Find out when Addie battles Ciron, in the second issue of what's sure to be the sensation of the Summer! FC, 32pg $2.50 AGE OF BRONZE #5 An Image Comic (S/A) Eric Shanower Helen's brothers, bent on bringing their sister home, chase Paris and Helen across the sea. Meanwhile, Thetis receives a vision of the great Trojan War to come and the death of her son, the great warrior Achilles, in that struggle. In order to save Achilles's life, Thetis hides her son at the court of King Lycomedes and disguises Achilles--as a GIRL?! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ALLEY CAT #3 An Image Comic (S) Robert Napton, Matt Hawkins (A) Bosco & Tie Concluding the introductory chapter of Alley Baggett1s Alley Cat! The violent slayings of prostitutes in New Orleans continues in an eerie parallel to historic events in the past. Forced to embrace her greatest fears in order to confront the tormenting demonic spirit of the Marquis de Sade, Alley1s world is shattered when she discovers the host body for the Marquis1 exploits. Not to be missed! NOTE: Features a Alley Baggett photo cover by Greg Aronowitz; ships with a 1-in-4 painted variant cover by Joe Jusko FC, 32pg $2.50 ALLEY CAT PREVIEW CONVENTION EDITION An Image Comic by Napton, Hawkins, Boscos and Tie This extremely limited preview edition was made available exclusively at conventions. Featuring an eight page introductory story, photos of Alley Baggett and the Alley Cat action figure, this is a must have for all Alley Baggett fans! b&w, 16pg PI ARIA #7 An Image Comic (W) Brian Holguin (Cover) Jay Anacleto Have you been missing out the most exciting new title of the year? "Aria" has been hailed by critics, retailers and readers alike as a captivating, intelligent story filled with wonderfully detailed characters and brought to life by stunningly beautiful art. If you've missed this series -- and early issues are extremely scarce -- now's your chance to jump on board with the beginning of a new storyline. "Mad Gods and Irish Men" is another tightly woven tale of mystery and magic, romance and revelry, action and adventure... and it all starts in issue number 7 of Aria. FC, 32pg $2.50 ARIA : BLANC & NOIR #2 An Image Comic (W) Brian Holguin (P) Jay Anacleto The second issue of ARIA in glorious pure pencilled, grayscale glory. Featuring an exclusive cover, this is a collectors must. It will be printed on the highest quality paper at a resolution higher than standard comics would normally allow. b&w, 32pg $2.50 ARIA: JAY ANACLETO SKETCHBOOK #1 An Image Comic (A) Jay Anacleto Because you demanded it. A chance to see more of Jay Anacleto's stunning art that has taken the industry by storm! In this very limited convention season special with a stunning wrap around cover you will find many never seen before images from the imagination of Jay Anacleto. Enjoy! NOTE: Only 14,000 copies available! Limited quantities apply — allocations may occur. b&w, 16pg $5.95 ASCENSION #19 Top Cow Comics (W) David Quinn (P) Brian Ching Petra's outwitted Rowena, discovering her secret vulnerability. Now Petra and Lucien escalate their brutal war of vengeance, taking the fight to Petra's Minean home by means she never dreamed possible. But if Petra's the daughter of the most powerful and manipulative entity in creation, what will she become if she follows through to the bloody end? Meanwhile, back on Earth, Andromeda unlocks scientific evidence that changes everything we know about humans--and our future ascension. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed Sale Date 9/15/99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ASCENSION COLLECTED EDITION #1 Top Cow Comics (W/P) David Finch (W/I) Batt (C) Liquid! THE WAIT HAS ENDED! Now, for the first time, the highly sought after first two issues of ASCENSION are available again in one package. For those of you that missed them the first time, these issues tell the origin of Lucien and Andromeda and we see the beginning of their epic struggle. This COLLECTED EDITION is a perfect entry point for new readers. Featuring a new cover by David Finch/Batt. FC, 48pg $4.95 *********************** ASCENSION COLLECTED EDITION #2 Top Cow Comics (W/P) David Finch (W/I) Batt (C) Liquid! In celebration of the first anniversary of the debut of DAVID FINCH1S ASCENSION, Top Cow proudly presents the first reprint of the extremely sought after issues #3 and #4. For those of you that missed them the first time, these issues continue the tale of Lucien and Andromeda, and tell the origin of the malevolent Voivodul . This COLLECTED EDITION is a perfect entry point for new readers, and features a new cover by David Finch. FC, 48pg $4.95 THE BEATLES "YELLOW SUBMARINE" ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys • John and Jeremy, the Nowhere Man: John Lennon from the Beatles movie The Yellow Submarine comes packed with Jeremy the Nowhere Man. • Paul and The Flying Glove: Paul McCartney from the Beatles movie The Yellow Submarine comes packed with the Flying Glove. • George and The Yellow Submarine: George Harrison from the Beatles movie The Yellow Submarine comes packed with the one and only Yellow Submarine. • Ringo and The Blue Meanie: Ringo Starr from the Beatles movie The Yellow Submarine comes packed with The Blue Meanie. (CAUT: 4) Figure PI BIG BANG COMICS #27 An Image Comic (S/A) Various THE HISTORY OF BIG BANG COMICS VOLUME II—More origins and biographies of the classic Big Bang Characters and their creators. This issues spotlights Venus and her Golden Age companions in THE KNIGHTS OF JUSTICE, as well as their legendary Silver Age counterparts - THE ROUND TABLE OF AMERICA, featuring Robohood, the Atomic Sub, and many, many more. Plus, features on both Blitzes and Beacons! More unpublished art and never-before-seen covers of the greatest heroes of Earths A and B b&w, 32pg $3.95 BLUE #2 An Image Comic (S) Greg Aronowitz & Edwin Rosell (A) Jason Johnson, Edwin Rosell & Greg Aronowitz Painted cover by Drew Struzan When the corporation puts Professor Cyrus' lab under surveillance to locate the military's defense mechanism, they discover more than they could have imagined. The scientist's greatest invention is a fully automated android disguised as his only niece, Blue. Upon learning the truth of her existence, Blue's teenage world unravels. But before she can put back the pieces of her puzzle, the corporation decides that she is the answer they are looking for, and they will stop at nothing to reveal her secrets. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE CROW #8 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Jon J Muth (A) Michael Gaydos (Color)Mark Nicholas (Cover) Simon Davis TOUCH OF EVIL—When a being created for vengeance has done all he can, what is his purpose? In the second chapter of the two-part "Touch of Evil," the Crow continues to uncover the reason why he remains on Earth. Jon J Muth continues as writer of the only ongoing, full-color monthly Crow comic book with art for this issue contributed by Michael Gaydos. FC, 32pg $2.50 CY-GOR #3 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Rick Veitch (P) Joel Thomas (Color) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos NEEDLES AND PINS—In the stand-alone story, "Needles and Pins", Cy-Gor is loose in the underground of New York City and when he discovers Kali, the Hindu Goddess of Death, carnage reigns in the subway tunnels of the Big Apple. Joel Thomas's art on this series has been described "as visual stimulation on steroids" while Rick Veitch's scripts continue to shock readers with his version of urban horror. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE DARKNESS #27 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Clarence Lansang As the FBI continues its assault on Jackie Estacado, he must enlist the help of an unlikely ally to save himself. But will even THIS be enough to keep Jackie from the hands of the U.S. government? We don't know--Uncle Sam is a pretty tough opponent for ANYONE, even someone with the power of The Darkness... FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed Sale Date 9/29/99 DEITY: REVELATIONS #3 An Image Comic (W/A) Karl Altstaetter (W) Robert Napton (I) Victor Olazaba (Color) Brian Buccellato A Legend Reborn! Things heat up for the Ma'Shiva Emperor Oris Ogden as revolutionaries within his ranks continue to plot his assassination. Meanwhile, on Earth, Jamie faces new challenges in the wake of recent revelations. The series combines manga- style fantasy, martial arts action and a decidedly hip-hop sensibility. NOTE: Ships with a 1-in-10 variant cover by Defcon 4's Matt Broom. This cover connects to last issue’s variant. FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN: O/A DEITY VOL. II, DARKNESS AND LIGHT #2 & 3 FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. ************************ DESPERATE TIMES TRADE PAPERBACK An Image Comic by Chris Eliopoulos This is everything you wanted from a Desperate Times comic! A collection of all the strips from Savage Dragon, all the issues AND a new 11 page story! If you didn't buy it the first time around, here's your chance to see one of the funniest comic books in a long time! If you've seen it before, you're gonna want to add this trade paperback to your collection! Read what some have called the Seinfeld of comics and then show it to a friend--it's a great book to get friends interested in comics! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $12.95 DUNCAN'S KINGDOM #1 An Image Comic (W)Gene Yang (P/I) Derek Kirk The Frogs killed the King. Now, unless Duncan brings back the head of the Frog Emperor, the woman he loves and the kingdom he serves will be given to another. With the mysterious sword of Brother Patchwork, the monk who found and raised him, Duncan steps forth into the Swamp Lands to fulfill his destiny...1997 Xeric Grant recipient Gene Yang and critically acclaimed comics creator Derek Kirk offer their latest and greatest in this new fantasy series that promises to turn the entire genre on its ear. Get a sneak preview at http://pages.hotbot.com/books/duncanskingdom! b&w, 32pg $2.95 EXPOSURE #2 An Image Comic (S) David Campiti (A) Al Rio (C) Mickey Clausen Gen13 artist Al Rio blazes into his second on-time/every-time issue! In "Mirrors to the Soul," those fabulous babes — researcher Lisa Shannon and cop Shawna Diaz — surrender their jobs to launch Para*Tech Research and uncover two maddening mysteries! One: A beautiful wife whose very soul is being ripped from her being, Two: Horrifying monsters who attack humans possessing a certain secret — and Lisa is their next target! BONUS: This issue reveals the lost story pages from the rare ashcan edition. This issue unveils part one of a multi-part adventure with perhaps the sexiest comics action babes of all-time! NOTE: This issue will ship in 50/50 quantities with an alternate photo cover starring Playboy's Lorissa McComas as "Shawna Diaz" and the tantalizing Tabitha as "Lisa Shannon." FC, 32pg $2.50 FOREVER AMBER #3 An Image Comic (S/A) Don Hudson We've seen Amber beaten, chased, shot at, electricuted and blown up trying to complete her assignment. We've all gone tthe extra mile to finish a job, and Amber is no exception. But when the man she's looking for is killed, all of her past achievements are forgotten and she's sent to jail! In the greatest challenge she's ever faced, Amber gets a lawyer and fights the system! b&w, 24pg $2.25 INTRIGUE #2 An Image Comic (W/I) Howard M. Shum (P) Kaare Andrews On the run from the law and people who want him dead, Kirk Best has no options but to take along FBI agent Lauren Sumner because of a device on his wrist that will detonate if they separate more than a hundred yards. Best delves deeper into the dark conspiracy of the Vice President's assassination, while the mysterious and powerful Hiroshi Katsura places a $5 million bounty on Best. NOTE: Intrigue #2 features a 75/25 variant cover by Randy (Witchblade) Green! FC, 32pg $2.50 JOURNEYMAN#2 An Image Comic (W/P) Brandon McKinney (Color Art) Moose Bauman The journey continues in the second issue of this three part saga. Enemies become allies and an unlikely friendship forms. The heroine is captured and our hero's purpose becomes clear. Learn the backstory of the DragonKin and how they came to rule the planet. FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 KABUKI AGENTS: SCARAB #2 An Image Comic (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays Issue two of the new ongoing Kabuki series with new original stories of the Noh Operatives! Eisner nominated writer David Mack, hot off the new Kabuki storyline and the new Daredevil series, teams up with Masks of the Noh artist Rick Mays. "Rick (who drew Scarab in Kabuki: Masks of the Noh) has been working on this new series for the last two years. Because he's already completed the art for the first storyline, we can release the series monthly. This is the first monthly Kabuki series!" , says writer David Mack. "This series focuses on Scarab's entrance into the Noh agency as well as her present status as a Noh operative and her relationship with Tiger Lily. The story even crosses over into the current Kabuki series and guest stars Kabuki herself. I'll be drawing the Kabuki sequences in this series." David adds. After the Scarab storyline, Kabuki Agents will feature stories on Siamese, Tiger Lily, Ice, and Snapdragon. This series chronicles all the adventures of the Noh agents that we didn't see in Masks of the Noh. b&w, 32pg $2.95 KABUKI CLASSICS #9 An Image Comic (W) David Mack (A) Rick Mays Presenting Act 1 of Kabuki: Masks of the Noh. This classic story introduces the Noh agents Scarab, Snapdragon, and Siamese. Featuring the first Scarab story drawn by Rick Mays (artist of the new Scarab series). Fans of the new series will want to read this early Scarab Saga. Printed on high-quality paper with a brand new painted cover by David Mack, 1999 Eisner nominee for best painter. b&w, 32pg $3.25 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #24 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Brian Holguin (P) Clayton Crain (I) Kevin Conrad (Color) Brian Haberlin CAT'S EYE—The city is filled with a thousand dark secrets, all hidden from the day-lit view of the waking world. But one night, a lonely wanderer of the road finds himself visited by all the dark secrets of the world around him. Can he discover the reason for these strange visions before they drive him mad? Find out in "Cat's Eye," another tale of mystery and macabre from The Psycho Circus. FC, 32pg $2.25 LADY PENDRAGON: DRAGON BLADE #6 An Image Comic (S) Matt Hawkins (A) John Stinsman (C) Brett Evans In the concluding chapter of the first story arc of the continuing series, Jennifer Drake decides she no longer wants the responsibility thrust upon her by her cosmic destiny. She seeks out the Priestess Iseult to uncover the truth about the mysterious future cult that worships her as a messianic figure. The quest for the Holy Grail comes to an uncertain completion as a major character meets their untimely death! FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGE: THE HERO DEFINED #15 AT LAST! The second installment of Matt Wagner's epic adventure trilogy reaches its surprise-filled conclusion. This exciting climax is a special double-length issue that features a plastic flap over a photo cover as well as an interior gatefold within the story itself. Be here to discover whether the Heroic alliance will survive the diabolic schemes of the vengeful Pale Incanter. Several startling elements are sure to make this series' wrap-up a memorable experience for both old and new readers alike. What will prove to be Kevin Matchstick's ultimate fate and how, finally, is the hero to be defined? FC, 64pg $5.95 MORE THAN MORTAL: OTHERWORLDS #3 An Image Comic (W)Brian Holguin (P) Steve Firchow (I)Alp Altiner (Color)Frank D'Armata Hades? Elysium? Valalla? Tir Na N'Og? They are places beyond our senses, just out of reach during our waking hours, but on a storm-swept Halloween night, Derdre and Morand find themselves swept through the veils that normally separate these mythical "Otherworlds." Who is the mysterious Lady in White that is leading Derdre on this strange quest, and what is the true nature of the worlds beyond ours? A mysterious storyteller called True Thomas offers some answers, but the truth is greater than Derdre ever imagined. NOTE: Ships with a 50/50 painted alternate by series artist Steve Firchow, featuring the beautiful Derdre. FC, 32pg $2.95 MORE THAN MORTAL COLLECTED EDITION #1 VOLUME #1 An Image Comic (W)Sharon Scott (P) Steve Firchow (I)Waldon Wong (Color) Steve Firchow Starting this month, Image will be collecting the original issues of its popular new series, More Than Mortal. This first collected edition features a full 56 pages of art from the impossible-to-find issues #1 and #2 from the original More Than Mortal mini-series which was first printed in June of 1997. Return to the beginning of it all, when Deirdre, a lonely orphan, dreams of her destiny and embarks on a dangerous quest to defeat the Dark One, the sinister King of the Faerie. New collected editions will be released every two months from Image Comics. FC, 64pg $6.95 MOVIE MANIACS II ACTION FIGURES McFarlane Toys • THE CROW: Eric Draven-Gothic figure of revenge back from the grave complete with his personal guitar and black crow. • PUMPKINHEAD: Pumpkinhead is a large looming figure that comes with terrible talons and sharp, slashing teeth. • CHUCKIE: Short and squat, Chuckie comes with a large butcher knife. • NORMAN BATES: Norman comes dressed in his mother's favorite wig and dress wielding his own butcher knife. • SCREAM/GHOSTFACE: This hooded horror comes with a bowie knife and cell phone. • MICHAEL MYERS: The “Shape” comes with a pumpkin and a knife. (#17200) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI CHUCKIE AND HIS BRIDE, TIFFANY BOXED SET Chuckie and Tiffany boxed set. Short and squat, Chuckie comes with a large butcher knife. His bride, Tiffany, comes ready to set up house with a bloody kitchen knife, champagne bottle and a baby. (#17300) (CAUT: 4) Set PI NASH #2 An Image Comic W) Kevin Nash & Marat Mychaels S) Dan Mishkin P) Marat Mychaels I) Allen Martnez C) Mark Nicholas Is this the end of Nash? When you get put down hard, what do you do? Is Minister Parch correct in thinking that Nash is in collusion with the Citadel? Can Nash really be the problem or is he the last hope for mankind in a desolate world? The frantic pace set fourth in "Nash #1" continues in issue #2 with babes, guns and page to page action. Written by superstar wrestler Kevin Nash, this book is a must for wrestling fans and sci-fi action comic book readers a like. Do not miss the continuing adventures of Nash with dazzling artwork by Marat Mychaels and eye warping color from Mark Nicholas. NOTE: Ships with 50/50 alternate cover. FC, 32pg $2.50 NEON CYBER #3 An Image Comic (P) Lou Kang (W) Adrian Tsang (I) Arnold Tsang (Colors) Dreamwave A powerful mafia boss is murdered, and the prime suspect is Neon, but where is he? If he's innocent, why doesn't he contact his friends? The other gangs are united together, and it looks like they're pointing the finger at the Neon Dragons. It's up to Takeo to try and hold the other gangs at bay while he tries to get to the bottom of what could be the end of the Neon Dragons. FC, 32pg $2..50 Q-UNIT: REVENGE #1 An Image Comic (P) Michael O'Hare (W) Karl Altstaetter & Robert Napton (Color) Brian Buccellato From the Ashes! The saga from the early 90s returns in a brand new series! A formerly peaceful confederation of alien worlds called the Braxian Sphere has become corrupt and torn by civil strife. Enter Alexander Duarte, an earth scientist from 1947, who has been subjected to genetic experiments designed to make him a living weapon of tremendous power. After being hunted for years by Braxian Forces, Duarte is finally captured on a remote world and transported to Braxis and forced to join Q-Unit, a suicide squad comprised of political prisoners who must fight for Braxis or die! Created and written by Karl Altstaetter and Robert Napton, with stunning artwork by hot newcomer Michael O'Hare and colors by Brian Buccellato. NOTE: Features a 50/50 alternate cover by Ascension’s David Finch. FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #2 Top Cow Comics (W ) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Keu Cha (I) Jason Gorder The most eagerly anticipated series of 1999 continues as J. Michael Straczynski's Rising Stars explores the life — and untimely death — of Peter Dawson. Who was he? Who would want to kill him? And who could even know how to kill an "invulnerable" man? It's a real-life look at what being superhuman would really be like... and what you see isn't what you'd expect... FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed Sale Date 9/8/99 SAM & TWITCH #2 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Angel Medina. (W) Brian Michael Bendis (I)Jonathan Glapion (Cover) Ashley Wood (Color) Todd Broeker & Jay Fotos Returning to the police force, Sam and Twitch are assigned the most mysterious case they've ever had. Multiple body parts are found at crime scenes all over the city. When they are proven to be from the same person, things get even more disturbing. Already one of the great crime writers of his generation, Eisner Award nominee, Brian Michael Bendis, provides a thought- provoking story that is illustrated by popular KISS: Psycho Circus artist, Angel Medina. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #67 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen The Dragon is still the size of a can of beer thanks to a Martian shrinking ray but that doesn't mean his comic is going to suck! SuperPatriot invades the stronghold of the Covenant of the Sword intent on slaying the child who will one day grow up to become the time-traveling, Rapture killing, planet ruling, villainous bad guy DarkLord. And Dragon and Rapture's illegitimate lovechild is determined to save his playmate with the exposed brain! Man, do comics get any better than this? I can't imagine how! Writer/artist Erik Larsen is a Wizard top ten writer and is the nicest damned bald guy you'll ever want to meet! Somehow he manages to write Wolverine, Nova and Aquaman on the side even with all those nitwit editors giving him bizarre and nonsensical instructions that result in those books being far inferior to this fine publication. As always, Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN #90 Todd McFarlane Productions (P) Greg Capullo (I)Danny Miki (W)Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (Color)Brian Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane A locked room. A dead body. Three suspects and three stories. In a strange game of cat and mouse, Spawn listens as three potential killers tell three different versions of the truth. When it is over, Spawn must decide who speaks true, who speaks false and who must pay. But what is the price if Spawn chooses wrongly? Find out in this dark tale of deceit and retribution FC, 32pg $1.95 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #7 Todd McFarlane Productions (W)Brian Holguin (P) Liam McCormack-Sharp (Cover) Liam McCormack-Sharp Lord Covenant, the young Spawn of the Dark Ages, is stalked by the most dangerous foe imaginable: an Angelic Warrior bent on removing him from the earthly plain. Without the proper training, he doesn't stand a chance against the deadly Celestial Hunter. Enter the mysterious Cogliostro, who offers aid to the brash young Hellspawn, but the price he asks may be too high. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE UNDEAD #4 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Dwayne Turner (I) Chance Wolf (Color) Todd Broeker Spawn encounters a cult who believes Heaven has sent their leader to them and he has convinced the group that a mass suicide to mark the millenium will increase heaven's soldiers. Spawn must maintain the balance in the conflict between Heaven and Hell and not allow either side an advantage. But what if the cult leader really was sent from Heaven? Paul Jenkins continues to change the way readers look at Spawn while Dwayne Turner bring a neo-realistic look to the art. FC, 32pg $1.95 SPAWN TRADE PAPERBACK VOL IX: URBAN JUNGLE Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane (A) Todd McFarlane, Greg Capullo, Tony Daniel, and Kevin Conrad (Cover) Ashley Wood Issues #39 through #42 of Spawn are collected to give you passageway into the urban jungle of Spawn. Stories include Spawn's own Christmas version of It's A Wonderful Life, as he helps a family appreciate their blessings. Also included is a two-part tale of woe as The Curse plays doctor with Spawn's trapped body. All the while the massive creature know as Cy-Gor is on a second rampage. Lastly a unique story where Spawn's living costume extracts a little playground justice on the tormentors of a young boy. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $9.95 SPIRIT OF THE TAO #13 Top Cow Comics (W) D. Tron (P) Billy Tan (I) D. Tron (C) Jonathan D. Smith Friend or foe? In Spirit of the Tao, it's hard to know. With the death of the Grandmaster, the Tao Hunters become suspicious of Menicus and his alliance to them. But Menicus is not without his doubts when it comes to the Hunters as well. Who's playing whom? The answer may prove pointless when a third party plays them both. FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed Sale Date 9/22/99 SOLAR LORD #7 An Image Comic (W/A) Khoo Fuk Lung Book one of Solar Lord closes with the death of either the Solar Lord or the Emperor of the Darkness. It's one amazing destructive blow out and Marshall Eagle is Master of Ceremonies. Will the world survive and will it be in one piece if it does? Do not miss this issue!! FC, 32pg $2.50 TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE #8 Top Cow Comics (W ) Michael Turner & Bill O'Neil (P) Christian Zanier Part Two of Three. Top Cow welcomes penciler extraordinaire Christian Zanier (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER) to this tale of intrigue set in ancient Egypt, where a jealous lover wields the Witchblade against the goddess Bastet. The explosive conclusion of this tale will catapult the Witchblade smack dab into the present, in a future issue of WITCHBLADE! FC, 32pg $2.95 Guaranteed Sale Date 9/8/99 THE TENTH : EVIL'S CHILD #1 An Image Comic (W/A) Tony Daniel (Color) Drew At last! Gozza, the child supermonster, has found what he was looking for...the "Tenth power". The only problem is that he didn't want to BE the power, he just wanted control of it. Now he must play the role of master and servant to the power which sets up the next mini-series of hit comic, "The Tenth". Some of Rhazes Darkk's other beasts see Gozza as a threat now and they'll stop at nothing to contain him. Blackspell, the living Labyrinth, sets loose the Twisted 3 from his evil depths to track Gozza. Also, see for the first time ever the release of a brand new supermonster... Strych-9! Meanwhile, back on campus, Esperanza explores the possibility that she is a creation of Rhazes Darkk , too! Espy, Zorina and the Tenth free Victor and seek out the truth from Director Jaffe, but they soon learn that there’s more to Jaffe than they once thought! Is Jaffe really working for the Darkklon Corporation, the CIA, or a new breed of terrorists??! Just who is Sam Jaffe? Find out in this first of four issues of The Tenth: Evil's Child! Created, penciled and written by Tony Daniel, stunning visual effects and colors by Drew! NOTE: Ships with 3 alternate covers in equal ratio. FC, 40pg $2.95 TOOTH & CLAW #2 An Image Comic (W/A) Mark Pacella Mark Pacella's sensational blockbuster Tooth & Claw rages on this month with the story called "Remembrance." We promise you it's a story that you'll never forget! Issue #2 explodes with non-stop outrageous artistic action and adventure as we swing through the millenniums with our reincarnated prehistoric lovers and try to learn the meaning of nothing less than the origin of man. All this and MORE! And don't forget, it's still under-priced and oversized with blazing full-color! FC, 32pg $2.95 WARLANDS #2 An Image Comic (P) Pat Lee (W) Adrian Tsang (I) Alvin Lee (Colors) Dreamwave Colors and Frozen Light The bloody war for control of Warlands continues as Jerell, Elessa, Delezar and Zeph travel to the forest kingdom of Yattannia in order to seek aid from the Elves. Unfortunately, Eltyra, queen of the Elves, is less than enthusiastic over involving herself in a war which she sees as 'human business'. Left with the arduous task of uniting the wayward kingdoms of Warlands against a common enemy, our heroes must strive to save a world from annihilation in the wake of a hostile invasion. Meanwhile, the evil armies of Datara continue their advance as Aalok seeks to discover the location of the Darklyte armor. Don't miss out on the action! NOTE: Ships with a 50/50 alternate cover by Pat Lee. FC, 32pg $2.50 WEASEL GUY: ROAD TRIP #2 An Image Comic (S/A) Steve Buccellato On their cross-country trip, Weasel Guy and his Martian companion, Mister Omnipotent encounter peril in Pennsylvania when they stumble across a group of fugitive gangsters hiding out in Amish country. Meanwhile in Los Angeles, Ferret Female and the evil Garter Girls are on a collision course. All this, and the secret Martian Hangover Cure! Offbeat humor and action as you like it! NOTE: Ships with 75/25 variant cover. b&w (w/color), 32pg $2.95 WITCHBLADE #35 Top Cow Comics (W ) Christina Z.(P) Randy Green (I) D. Tron (C) Jonathan D. Smith Sara pursues a certain long-haired fellow with whom she's wanted to confront for some time. It's a dangerous dance that will leave Sara with feelings she's never known. Meanwhile, Level 42 is up to pure evil in the name of government science as their shattering experiments are revealed. And what is the connection between the Witchblade power and The Darkness power? Sara will learn some interesting stuff about THAT, too! FC, 32pg $2.50 Guaranteed Sale Date 9/29/99 THE WITCHFINDER #1 An Image Comic (W) Robert Lugibihl/Sharon Scott (P) Romano (I) Marco Galli (Color) Digital Broome This September, the Hunter becomes the Hunted as Image and Liar Comics spin a haunting tale featuring Morand, the Witchfinder, from the popular More Than Mortal comic. The brash young priest teams up with the infamous Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder General of England, to hunt down and punish a group of Irish heretics. In this first exciting issue, Hopkins is revealed as a sadistic power monger, and Morand must face his biggest test. The young priest will find himself caught between the terrible dark secret that brands him a witch, and his desire to take revenge on the heretics for the death of his brother. Sometimes, a man's need for vengeance can consume him. NOTE: Ships with 50/50 painted alternate cover by Romano. FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 ZORRO: MANTANZAS #1 An Image Comic (W/A) Don McGregor & Mike Mayhew Don McGregor and Mike Mayhew are back on the series that made the top 10 lists for over half a year! And for the first time, you'll see the incredibly dynamic visual schematics for Zorro's secret lair, from his inner sanctum to the eerie labyrinth of tunnels! This is the book where you'll also witness the violent return of Machete — more malevolent than ever — executing a diabolical plan that will crush Zorro's spirit - and body! FC, 32pg $2.95 IMAGE COMICS/DYNAMIC FORCES LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE RISING STARS #2 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Top Cow's newest title continues to shine and DF is happy to work with Top Cow on this second magnificent issue! This DF Exclusive cover will feature a painted cover by Keu Cha and David Finch! Don't miss out fan boys! Extremely Limited. Also available signed by creator J. Michael Strazcynski and artist Keau Cha. REGULAR—FC, 32pg $6.95 SIGNED—FC, 32pg $29.95 DF PREMIERE: ALLEY CAT PRELUDE #1 DF EXCLUSIVE COMIC WIZARD WORLD PREMIERE EDITION Were you able to feel the heat this summer at the sizzlin' conventions that Alley (Baggett) Cat appeared at?! You didn't? Well fear not comic fan, because DF is bringing you this extremely limited Alley Cat Prelude #1 Convention Edition straight to your door! This limited edition premiered at the Wizard World convention, and was also available in San Diego. If you missed out on these shows, here is your chance to order this fantastic issue and have it shipped directly to your local retailer! In the first issue you saw how Alley underwent a baptism of fire in an adventure that will help shape the reality of the 3rd Millenium! Well, this DF exclusive comic leads into that 1st story, and you can't get it anywhere else! So don't miss out on this fantastic issue fans, as they will sell out! Extremely Limited. b&w, 16pg $10.00 ULTIMATE ALLEY CAT PRELUDE #1 DF SET Featuring the above mentioned DF: Premiere Alley Cat Prelude #1 DF Convention Edition as well as the DF Exclusive Alley Cat Prelude #1 photo cover. And as a special bonus you will receive the DF Exclusive Alley Cat Prelude #1 John Stinsman art cover! And as a extra added special bonus, this package will also contain a DF "September Shotgun Special!" When ordering this lovely Alley Cat complete package, you will also receive two random limited edition comics as a bonus at no additional cost! Think about that, that makes this truly a 5-Star package! Limited quantities available. Set (x5), FC $16.95 LADY PENDRAGON: DRAGON BLADE #1 DF EXCLUSIVE "CONVENTION SKETCH" COVER The first issue of this hot new series from Matt (I also now work at Top Cow) Hawkins! Featuring the cover created for promotions at conventions to the #1 sold out issue! Get it now fan boys and don't miss out on the fun! Extremely Limited. FC, 32pg $6.95 NASH #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER WIZARD WORLD PREMIERE EDITION The #1 issue of the all new ongoing series! Featuring Kevin Nash in his own ongoing series with incredible artwork by Marat Mychaels and a DF exclusive alternate convention cover which premiered at the Wizard World convention! FC, 32pg $10.00 WARLANDS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE CANADIAN CONVENTION EDITION With an alternate cover drawn by one of the hottest artists presently in the comics industry... Pat (Darkminds & Punisher/Wolverine) Lee! This special convention cover was created as part of a promotion during his Canadian Convention tour. If you missed out on this special issue, here's your chance to join in on the fun and have it delivered to you via your local retailer! Extremely Limited. FC, 32pg $10.00 IMAGE SEPTEMBER SHOTGUN STARTER PACKAGE This starter package will feature three randomly-selected Dynamic Forces limited edition alternate cover comics! These comics can range from limited edition Darkminds covers and comics to Lady Pendragon, and so much more! And as a DF Shotgun Special Promotion, you will also receive an additional three limited edition alternate covers and back-issues! Some of these may be limited editions from the summer conventions and otherhard to get issues! Either way, here's a great way to introduce yourself to some amazing limited edition comics. Limited quantities available. Pack (x5), FC $14.95 MORE THAN MORTAL #1 DF EXCLUSIVE "CONVENTION SKETCH" COVER The #1 issue of the all new ongoing series! 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 More Than Mortal fans! Extremely Limited. FC, 32pg $10.00 TELLOS #2 DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER Featuring the second issue to this hot new series with a limited DF exclusive Gold Foil cover! Now we all know that 2nd issues are harder to get than the first issues, and this series just confirms it. Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity! FC, 32pg $10.00 INTRIGUE #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER This brand new series by Howard Shum and friends will be one of the sleeper hits of the year! So don't miss out! But then again, how could you with a DF Exclusive Alternate cover by Howard Shum and joined with him is superstar DF alternate cover artist Ed McGuiness! FC, 32pg $6.95 MARVEL COMICS M-Tech ON SALE SEPTEMBER 15 DEATHLOK #4 cover by leonardo manco joe casey/eric canete The Clown is back—stop laughing! After a harrowing jailbreak, the Circus of Crime’s Clown sets out to become the most feared hitman in the Marvel Universe—but he’ll have to survive a fall into a nest of cyborg mercenaries to do it! If you liked Joe Casey’s take on the Clown in the pages of INCREDIBLE HULK #470 & #471, you’re in for a treat! Plus: Nick Fury decides the fate of Deathlok! FC $1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 22 X-51 #4 cover by joe bennett mike higgins & karl bollers/ joe bennett/larry schlekewy Guest-starring the Avengers! X-51, still on the run from the federal government, seeks solace in New York City with the one group he trusts: the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! But just as he finds sanctuary, the mechanical misanthrope runs afoul of their newest additions—Justice and Firestar! Poor Jarvis may just have to put in for overtime after this trio gets done trashing the Mansion! And if the Machine Man appears, can the synthezoid knwn as the Vision be far behind? “Of the M-Tech launches, I think this has the most potential... writer Mike Higgins looked set for big things in the early ’90s and this could be his second chance. Prediction: Buffy’s Joe Bennett will give this an immediate lift. It should make the grade!” -Comics International FC $1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 29 WARLOCK #3 cover by pascual ferry louise simonson/pascual ferry/mark morales Warlock brought the deadly transmode virus to Earth. The girl known as Hope is an infected carrier. Now Psiren and the Psi- Corps hold them both captive! Hope’s bother Psimon knows the only way to insure the planet’s safety is to obliterate our heroes... but can he bring himself to do it? Will even that be enough to save humanity? And, in the end, how many wrongs will it take to finally make things right? FC $1.99 Marvel Knights ON SALE SEPTEMBER 8 BLACK PANTHER #12 cover by m.d. bright & Nelson Decastro christopher priest/m.d. bright/nelson decastro ENEMY OF THE STATE: part 4 (of 4)-Can the Black Panther hold on to his throne?! With his kingdom under siege, T’Challa faces down an unhinged Achebe, the Russian mob, rogue U.S. intelligence agents, Wakandan secret police and Captain America! All of which leaves the fate of his homeland in the hands of... Everett K. Ross?! FC $2.50 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 22 DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES: KEVIN SMITH TRADE PAPERBACK cover by joe quesada & jimmy palmiotti kevin smith/joe quesada & jimmy palmiotti • THE SCOOP: Collecting “Guardian Devil,” the critically acclaimed eight-issue saga by filmmaker Kevin Smith, Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti! • THE STORY: A scared young woman has placed a special baby in the hands of the crimson clad crimefighter known as Daredevil. A child she—and other enigmatic forces—believes to be either our saviour... or our ultimate nightmare! Rocked by the desertion, reappearance, and shocking revelation of his paramour Karen Page, the Man Without Fear searches the mean streets of New York City for answers—but only finds more questions. Who wants the baby dead? What is the true nature of the child? Can DD trust the Black Widow and Doctor Strange? Can he even trust his own hyper senses? And amidst all of this, can he fend off an attack from Bullseye—and the mind-blowing entrance of a totally unexpected foe? Delivering rapid fire doses of drama, high adventure, humor, horror and pathos, this widely hailed story was nominated for several industry awards, ushered in the age of Marvel Knights, and catapulted one of Marvel’s finest characters back into the spotlight that he deserves. • THE FORMAT: 192-page trade paperback. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 29 DAREDEVIL #9 painted cover by david mack david mack/joe quesada/jimmy palmiotti Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti welcome aboard new writer David Mack! As Matt Murdock attempts to rebuild his life from the ashes of the “Guardian Devil” story arc, old friends and new foes arrive! And when a mysterious man contacts Matt and claims to know the secret of Wilson Fisk’s criminal empire, a new twist is added to the battle between Daredevil and his nemesis, the Kingpin! (Marvel Memo: This is a re-solicitation for DAREDEVIL #9. All previous orders are canceled.) 7-59606-04706-2-00911 2.50 INHUMANS #11 cover by jae lee paul jenkins/jae lee Can Attilan survive the attacks from within and without, or does the swiftly approaching final issue mean the Inhumans are doomed?! How will Black Bolt regain control of his city without going to war? The silent monarch’s solution will quite possibly blow your mind! “INHUMANS is so originally, lovingly, expertly created that no promo or recommendation can do it justice. It’s so patient and passionate, subtle and engrossing that one can only fully appreciate its magic by experiencing it for his or her self.” -Ginchy! The Comics Zine (Marvel Memo: This is a resolicitation for INHUMANS #11. All previous orders have been canceled.) 7-59606-03885-5-01111 2.99 M2 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1 WILD THING #2 (A) cover by ron lim & al milgrom larry hama/ron lim/al milgrom BLOODY REUNIONS-Like every other teenager across the nation, Rina, the daughter of Wolverine, is deeply into a brand new virtual combat video simulation. It’s all harmless fun—that is, until a powerful enemy from her mother’s past attempts to gain revenge against Elektra, the woman who once killed him! Plus: Because you demanded it, J2 returns! Cain Marko is finally back, but how will this affect his son? Who will wield the power of the Juggernaut? Will Zane adopt an all-new costumed identity—or is this finally the end of J2?! 2 complete stories in 1 action-packed issue! 7-59606-04776-5-00211 1.99 WILD THING #2 (B) It’s issue #2, so it’s “2-For-2” time with a variant cover by Al Williamson! 7-59606-04776-5-00221 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 8 SPIDER-GIRL #14 “bloody reunions” cover by pat olliffe & al williAmson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson Family secrets are exposed and new controversies are unleashed when Spider-Girl is forced to save Darkdevil from the man called Kaine! Who is the strange man known as Kaine, and what is his special connection to Spider-Girl? Why is Darkdevil determined to bring him down at any cost? And who is our surprise guest star? Mysteries abound in this self-contained shocker! 7-59606-03503-8-01411 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 15 FANTASTIC FIVE #2 (A) “bloody reunions” cover by PAUL RYAN & al milgrom TOM DEFALCO/PAUL RYAN/al milgrom Meet Torus Storm, son of the Human Torch and Ms. Fantastic! Sneak a peek into the Thing’s secret personal life! See the new version of Big Brain in action! And learn of a mysterious plot to expose what really happened to Reed and Sue Richards! And, if that’s not enough, thrill to a no-holds battle between the Fantastic Five and the Wizard’s Warriors! 7-59606-04777-2-00211 1.99 FANTASTIC FIVE #2 (B) It’s issue #2, so it’s “2-For-2” time with a variant cover by Mark Schultz! 7-59606-04777-2-00221 1.99 Marvel Heroes ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1 FANTASTIC FOUR: DOMINATION FACTOR #1.1 cover by dan jurgens & jerry ordway dan jurgens/dan jurgens/bob mcleod • THE SCOOP: It begins here! The Fantastic Four and the Avengers unite in two interlocking limited series that make up one huge adventure! • THE STORY: The world has grinded to a standstill! But why? The FF and the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes realize that only they can save the present—by journeying into the past! So what part does the Praxis Corporation play in our planet’s plight? Who is the company’s mysterious owner? And what connection does she have to one of the greatest threats to the Marvel Universe? Editor Tom Brevoort filled us in: “There’s a new foe who’s backed up by a classic mainstay Marvel villain making a return. The central thrust of this big, sweeping epic will have the Avengers and the FF on a quest through time to recover several component pieces of a lost artifact, and consequently we’ll be hitting various interesting points in Marvel history. While the two books are telling separate halves of the same story... people who choose to read both will have greater access to the clues to the various mysteries that’ll be germane to the story as it unfolds.” • THE CREATORS: Written and penciled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Bob McLeod! The cover to #1.1 is penciled by Jurgens and inked by Jerry Ordway. • THE FORMAT: FANTASTIC FOUR: DOMINATION FACTOR #1.1 is the first issue of a monthly, four-part limited series that inter-connects with AVENGERS: DOMINATION FACTOR #1.2. The numbering will run #2.3, #2.4, #3.5, #3.6, #4.7 and conclude in #4.8. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of FANTASTIC FOUR: DOMINATION FACTOR #1.1. Please refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04786-4-00111 2.50 CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II #5 cover by oscar jimenez & eduardo alpuente chris claremont/oscar jimenez/eduardo alpuente The very best of Earth’s heroes have been selected, and their reward is... death! Who is ultimately behind the Contest? What are their true plans for our heroes... and for Earth? Find out as the final battle erupts, determining both the fate of the world and the shape of the future—with ramifications not just for the aliens but for the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and the rest of the heroes who stand against them! “Multi-character crossovers are often impersonal, plot-driven and dry. CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II is a great exception. This is a character-driven, introspective story full of mystery and strategy... This is a surprisingly good crossover event. Grade: A-” -Comics Buyer’s Guide 7-59606-04767-3-00511 2.50 DOCTOR WHO #282 The official full-color magazine celebrating Doctor Who! 7-59606-04007-0-28211 6.40 FANTASTIC FOUR #23 cover by salvador larroca & art thibert CHRIS CLAREMONT/salvador larroca/art thibert The Fantastic Four invade the 1999 San Diego Comic Con! Racing against the clock, the FF must find a cure for the nanite infection that has attacked the Thing and guest-star She-Hulk—which leads them to... a comic book convention?! Plus: The Red Skull, the Mad Thinker and his awesome android! And finally, just who is Valeria Von Doom?! 7-59606-04456-6-02311 1.99 SECRET WARS TRADE PAPERBACK cover by salvador larroca JIM SHOOTER/MIKE ZECK & bob layton • THE SCOOP: Reprinting the entire 12 issues of SECRET WARS, the first mega “event” of its kind! • THE STORY: Get ready for the ultimate super human slugfest! It’s the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the Hulk and the X-Men vs. their deadliest foes on the mysterious planet known as Battleworld—with nothing less than the fate of the Marvel Universe hanging in the balance! How did Spider-Man acquire the costume that would one day become Venom? How did the Hulk break his leg? Who stole Colossus from the arms of Kitty Pryde? It’s all here! Often imitated but never duplicated, one of the best selling comic book series of all time is collected here in one massive volume! • THE CREATORS: Written by Jim Shooter with art by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton—with an all-new cover by FANTASTIC FOUR’s Salvador Larroca! • THE FORMAT: 336-page trade paperback. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of SECRET WARS. Please refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-10727-8-00111 24.95 THOR #17 “the eighth day” part 1 (of 4) cover by john romita jr. & klaus janson dan jurgens/john romita jr./klaus janson • THE SCOOP: The four-part crossover that introduces a new group of super-villians—and sets up AVENGERS #25—begins here! • THE STORY: What could prevent Thor from aiding Odin against the assault of the Enchanters? Only the Juggernaut—who’s on a rampage through Manhattan! But what power can stem the tide once the unstoppable force and the God of Thunder go toe-to-toe?! The answer has dire ramifications for the entire Marvel Universe! Kurt Busiek, who concocted the story along with Roger Stern and Dan Jurgens, revealed the following: “‘The Eighth Day’ grows out of a story idea I came up with when I was about 15 or so, and have been itching to do ever since. The story involves the Juggernaut, and goes back to his origin—how he and Charles Xavier found the Crimson Crystal of Cyttorak in an ancient temple in Korea. My teenage brain, when I originally read this story, immediately wanted to know what that temple was doing there, why Cyttorak wanted to create the Juggernaut, and if there were any other temples like that around the world. The answer to that last question is yes, which is going to make life very, very difficult for our heroes in September. Just exactly what kind of menaces will arise out of this, and why, we don’t yet want to say—it’s more fun if people find out by reading the stories, after all—but suffice it to say that ‘The Eighth Day,’ when it comes, could spell the end of civilization as we know it and possibly even the end of the world itself.” • THE CREATORS: Writer Dan Jurgens described the issue thusly: “In THOR #17, Thor and the Juggernaut square off in one of those titanic rip-’em-up, knock-’em-down, blow-it-out battles that John Romita Jr. is particularly well suited to draw.” • THE FORMAT: This 32-page (with ads) slobberknocker kicks the action off and continues in IRON MAN #22, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #11 and JUGGERNAUT: THE EIGHTH DAY! • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of THOR #17 in an EIGHTH DAY COLLECTORS PACK. Please refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-03506-9-01711 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 8 AVENGERS: UNITED THEY STAND #1 cover by mike wieringo/richard case ty templeton/derec aucoin • THE SCOOP: It’s the fabulous first issue of an all-new Avengers series—set in the continuity of the upcoming cartoon! • THE STORY: Hawkeye! The Wasp! Scarlet Witch! Wonder Man! Tigra! Ant-Man! They are the Earth’s Mighiest Heroes, standing united against threats that would vanquish any single super hero! But now an experiment by Hank Pym may have unleashed a menace beyond even their ability to conquer! And when the battle is over, more than one Avenger may not rise to fight again! Plus: A behind the scenes look at the making of the animated series! Editor Tom Brevoort commented that “In terms of tone, we’ll be going for the feel of the first 100 issues of the Volume 1 comic series, a real Stan Lee or Roy Thomas feel. The Black Panther’s in the first issue, which also showcases the origin of the cartoon version of one of the Avengers’ greatest foes. We’ll have a Dr. Doom story early on, and a Hawkeye-centered tale that’ll likely include the Black Widow. And a two-part time-travel saga in which the current roster will interact with the founding Avengers, as well as themselves!” • THE CREATORS: Ty Templeton (Batman Adventures) is the series’ writer while Derec Aucoin will pencil. Mike Wieringo (Tellos) supplies the first issue’s cover. • THE FORMAT: This 48-page debut issue begins the monthly run of this ongoing title. 7-59606-04787-1-00111 2.99 IRON MAN #22 “the eighth day” part 2 (of 4) cover by sean chen kurt busiek & roger stern/sean chen/ larry stucker & eric cannon Introducing Carnivore, a being with power on par with the Juggernaut! The Antiquities Society isn’t in the habit of cooperating with anyone, but when the armored Avenger shows up on their doorstep demanding answers, they change their tune! But will they lead Iron Man to the Temples of the Exemplars in time?! And when the near invincible being known as Carnivore erupts into our world will even the power of Spider-Man and Thor be enough to stop the dawning of the Eighth Day?! Continued in PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #11! (Marvel Memo: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of IRON MAN #22 in an EIGHTH DAY COLLECTORS PACK. Please refer to the DF section for complete details.) 7-59606-04457-3-02211 1.99 NEW WARRIORS #2 (A) cover by darick robertson jay faerber/steve scott/walden wong The New Warriors tackle their old foes Genecide and Euginex! Their crusade: to restart human evolution by eliminating all the “unworthy” people saved by modern medicine—starting with the New Warriors’ own Namorita! Featuring a cover by former NEW WARRIORS penciler (and current Transmetropolitan artist) Darick Robertson! 7-59606-04779-6-00211 2.50 NEW WARRIORS #2 (B) It’s issue #2, so it’s “2-For-2” time with a variant cover by Steve Scott! 7-59606-04779-6-00221 2.50 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 15 CAPTAIN AMERICA #23 cover by patrick zircher mark waid & jay faerber/patrick zircher Captain America... convict?! Cap wants to find out first hand if there’s something rotten in the U.S.’s own Department of Immigration Services—so he goes undercover as a prison detainee! The trouble is, how do you police a jail when the warden himself is corrupt? But Cap soon has an even bigger problem on his hands when a riot erupts! 7-59606-04455-9-02311 1.99 FANTASTIC FOUR 1999 cover by ladronn chris claremont/ladronn Introducing Mechamage and the Shadow Hunters! Spinning out of the events of FANTASTIC FOUR #20, the FF return to Paris to solve the mystery of the Ruined—only to discover an even greater threat to the Hellfire Club! Will the Fantastic Four be forced to help the villains who have bedeviled the X-Men at every turn? And to top it all off, we introduce a new character wielding the technology of magic: the armored Mechamage! Who is it? What is it? Acclaimed artist Ladronn (CABLE) returns to the Marvel Universe as he joins writer Chris Claremont (FANTASTIC FOUR) in this 48-page Annual! 7-59606-?-00111 3.50 GALACTUS THE DEVOURER #3 cover by JOHN BUSCEMA & bill sienkiewicz louise simonson/jOHN BUSCEMA & bill sienkiewicz Galactus is prepared to consume the Earth—and even the power of the Avengers, the Fantastic Four and more may not be enough to stop him! You’ll never believe the shocking ending—or the new beginning it unleashes! Believe it when we say the events of this issue will rock the Marvel Universe as you know it! 7-59606-04755-0-00311 2.50 HULK #8 cover by ron garney & dan green jOHN BYRNE/RON GARNEY/ dan green • THE SCOOP: The Hulk vs. Wolverine! ’Nuff said! • THE STORY: 25 years ago, both the Hulk and Marveldom Assembled first encountered a pint-sized Canadian roughhouser with unbreakable adamantium claws. Now, on the eve of the anniversary of that event, Wolverine is back to face the Green Goliath again—in what could be their final confrontation! Without his metal skeleton and claws, can even Logan survive a war with the raging fury of the gamma-spawned behemoth run amok?! • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of HULK #8. Please refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04745-1-00811 1.99 MARVEL MILESTONE: INCREDIBLE HULK #181 cover by herb trimpe len wein/herb trimpe/jack abel Presenting Wolverine’s 1st adventure! In commemoration of Logan’s 25th anniversary, we’re reprinting his very first adventure—which happened to be a brawl with the Hulk! This collectors’ comic reprints INCREDIBLE HULK #181, in which the Canadian agent calling himself “The Wolverine” jumped into the middle of the battle between the jade giant and Wendigo! Grab a piece of history with this bargain-priced collectors’ item! 7-59606-?-00111 2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #32 cover by mark bagley & scott hanna kurt busiek/mark bagley/scott hanna Will Citizen V step in to stop U.S. Agent and the Jury from taking down the T-Bolts?! Forced to battle in a high-tech arena to rescue Charcoal, the Thunderbolts are also the last line of defense against a deadly threat to the United States! Does this signal the return of the surprise T-Bolts foe you’ve been waiting for?! Could be...! 7-59606-03566-3-03211 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 22 DEADPOOL #34 “chapter x” part 1 (of 3) cover by pete woods christopher priest/pete woods New writer Christopher Priest (BLACK PANTHER, Quantum & Woody) checks into the Hellhouse for a revealing tale of mercenary madness! Deadpool clings to life as his cancer, deadly enemies and chronic halitosis come back with a vengeance! The only key to his survival is buried in his past—and to get it, he’ll have to relive horrific events worse than the Weapon X program! Join us on this twisted trip and learn the secrets of Wade Wilson’s hidden powers, his employment with the Kingpin and the mind-blowing identity of ’Pool’s parents! 7-59606-03703-2-03411 1.99 AVENGERS: DOMINATION FACTOR #1.2 cover by dan jurgens & jerry ordway JERRY ORDWAY/JERRY ORDWAY/dennis janke • THE SCOOP: The Avengers/Fantastic Four event begins here! • THE STORY: The appearance of twin colossal constructs known as the Harbingers of the Everlasting Winter signal the beginning of the end for humanity—unless the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and comicdom’s First Family leap into the past and recover the key to the world’s salvation! But can the Avengers and the FF triumph, even when they must return to the moment of their lowest ebb?! • THE CREATORS: Springing off his succesful three-part guest stint on AVENGERS, Jerry Ordway both writes and pencils this adventure, aided by the inking talents of Dennis Janke. The cover to this first issue is penciled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Ordway.• THE FORMAT: DOMINATION FACTOR: AVENGERS #1.2, the first issue of a four-part limited series, connects with DOMINATION FACTOR: FACTASTIC FOUR #1.1. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of DOMINATION FACTOR: AVENGERS #1.2. Refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04786-?-00121 2.50 EARTH X #8 painted cover by alex ross jim krueger/john paul leon/bill reiNhold The secret of the mutation of Earth is revealed against the backdrop of an even bigger mystery: the truth behind the universe itself! The battle for New York begins as Spider-Man’s daughter, Venom, takes on the Iron Maiden in Times Square while Clea, the Sorceress Supreme, clashes with Thor, the Goddess of Thunder! Meanwhile, Luna of the Inhumans makes a terrible self-discovery! Plus: Captain America recruits the World Super Powers—but why? And last but not least, it’s the Skull vs. the Goblin for leadership of America! (Marvel Memo: EARTH X is currently being spotlighted by a “Special Event” site at www.marvel.com/earthx!) 7-59606-04742-0-00811 2.99 JUGGERNAUT: THE EIGHTH DAY “THE EIGHTH DAY” PART 4 (OF 4) cover by adam kubert joe casey/Terry shemaker • THE SCOOP: Seven beings with the power of the Juggernaut are invading Earth! Can even the combined might of Thor, Iron Man and Spider-Man stop them? • THE STORY: All-out war explodes in the middle of Manhattan as Conquest, Stonecutter, Bedlam, Inferno, Tempest, Decay and Carnivore make their big move! What is the God-Machine? What is the Wager of the Octessence—and what will it do to the world? What is the truth behind the Juggernaut’s purpose? And after Cain Marko faces the truth, will he fight alongside our heroes to save the Earth—or will he unite with his newfound allies? The Marvel Universe gains a new pantheon of evil (and events for AVENGERS #25 are set into motion) as writer Joe Casey concludes the latest and greatest Marvel event with a big ol’ bang! • THE FORMAT: 48-page one-shot. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of JUGGERNAUT: THE EIGHTH DAY in an EIGHTH DAY COLLECTORS PACK. Please refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04788-8-00111 2.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 29 AVENGERS #22 “ultron unlimited” part 4 (of 4) cover by george pérez KURT BUSIEK/george pérez/al vey It’s the climactic conclusion to “Ultron Unlimited!” Not even the reunited power of two teams of the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes can halt their undying foe—and Ultron will be triumphant unless Justice can stop him! Plus: A dramatic turning point in the life of Giant-Man! It’s the big finish to the Avengers saga that you demanded! “AVENGERS is currently at a peak, as Kurt Busiek and George Pérez demonstrate their love for the characters, respect for continuity (without being slaves to it), and whizbang storytelling talents...if you’re any fan at all of super hero comics, buy this.” -Comics Buyer’s Guide 7-59606-04458-0-02111 1.99 AVENGERS #1 1/2 cover by BRUCE TIMM roger stern/BRUCE TIMM • THE SCOOP: A never before seen saga of the original Avengers by the master animator known as Bruce Timm! • THE STORY: The God of Thunder. A millionaire playboy. A brutish man-monster. A brilliant scientist. A sassy socialite. How did Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, Giant-Man and the Wasp bond together into the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?! What was their first organizational meeting like? Why is Jarvis the only servant working in the Avengers Mansion? Find out as their alliance is threatened in this one-shot set between issues #1 and #2 of the original series! Plus: Surprise features by a number of guest contributors! • THE CREATORS: He racked up acclaim and awards with his work on the animated adventures of Batman and Superman; now Bruce Timm leaps into the Marvel Universe as he and writer Roger Stern (INCREDIBLE HULK VS. SUPERMAN) take on the greatest super team of all! • THE FORMAT: In keeping with its historical context, this 32-page one-shot features phony (yet funny) retro ads! 7-59606-04789-5-00111 2.50 AVENGERS FOREVER #12 cover by carlos pacheco & jesus merino kurt busiek & roger stern/ carlos pacheco/jesus merino It’s the frantic final issue of the AVENGERS FOREVER adventure—that launches an all-new, ongoing series in November! It’s the end of everything as the Avengers do battle with the Time-Keepers at the end of reality itself! Meanwhile, the Kang/Immortus war reaches a fever pitch that only one can survive! Literally all of Avengers’ history and every Avenger who was or will be are affected by this climactic struggle! 7-59606-03635-6-01211 2.99 CONAN: DEATH COVERED IN GOLD #3 (OF 3) covery by geof isherwood & scott hanna roy thomas/john buscema It’s the fantastic finale of the latest Conan tale by the classic creative team of Roy Thomas and John Buscema! The Cimmerian and Marni face death in the pits below the fabled City of Gold! A nameless wizard has cast a fatal spell that threatens all who dwell there—and only a single, superstitious sword slinger has a chance of lifting the curse! But even if Conan overcomes his own fears, a lone fighter may not survive against “The Dwellers in the Depths!” 7-59606-04775-?-00311 2.99 DAREDEVIL: GANG WAR TRADE PAPERBACK covery by klaus janson frank miller/frank miller/klaus janson Back in print: a ground-breaking DAREDEVIL adventure by writer/artist Frank Miller! Before you read DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES: KEVIN SMITH, make sure you experience the stories that set the standard for excellence! This 116-page collection reprints DAREDEVIL #169, #170, #171, #172 and #180, the best-selling issues by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson that reignited DD’s feud with Bullseye, established an ultimate arch-nemesis in the form of the Kingpin and established Daredevil as comicdom’s premiere hero of crime fiction. 7-59606-?-00111 15.95 DOCTOR WHO #283 The official full-color magazine celebrating Doctor Who! 7-59606-04007-0-28311 6.40 NOVA #7 COVER BY erik larsen ERIK LARSEN/JOE BENNETT/ARMANDO DURRUTHY It’s your last issue, Nova—and Venom’s here to send you out in style! Spider-Man swung by in issue #6, so you knew Venom was next to visit, right? Now Nova become’s the scary symbiote’s prey—but why does Eddie Brock have a personal beef with the Human Rocket?! And will he take him out permanently in his fatal final issue?! 7-59606-04749-9-00711 1.99 Spider-Man ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1 GIANT-SIZED AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Available again! Hey, retailers: Do you need a “kid friendly” comic to offer your Pokemon customers? Hey, kids: Do you want 80 pages of Spider-Man stories? Hey, older fans: Do you want to introduce a younger sibling or a child to the wonderful world of Marvel? This hefty collection reprints several wall-crawling tales geared for younger readers—with a spectacular Spider- Ham story too! apr995025d4 4.50 SPIDER-WOMAN #5 cover by bart sears john byrne/bart sears/ray kryssing & randy elliott Someone as vile as Venom, as deadly as Doc Ock and as macabre as Mysterio stalks Spider-Woman! If you thought Flesh and Bones were cool, just wait until you run into the new night creature named Shadowcaster! You can’t see him. You can’t hear him. But when he comes from the darkness and descends on young Mattie, she’ll sure know him! Plus: Our heroine’s first day at school... yuck! “SPIDER-WOMAN was a very pleasant surprise. I expected a book that was a little more tired and glib, but what I read was a book that had a lighthearted tone, but with a solid structure underneath. Of all the SPIDER-WOMAN books to date, this might be the one with the most legs.” -Comic Shop News 7-59606-04760-4-00511 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 8 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #11 cover by john romita jr. howard mackie/john byrne/scott hanna Is the marriage on the rocks?! The intertwined lives of Peter Parker and Mary Jane come into serious conflict as the pressures and pace of their existences catch up to our crazed couple! And when MJ’s stalker closes in, Spider-Man finds his hands full with a ton of trouble as the Blob thunders into town! 7-59606-04716-1-01111 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 15 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #11 “the eighth day” part 3 (of 4) cover by john romita jr. howard mackie/john romita jr./scott hanna • THE SCOOP: The Iron Man/Thor/Juggernaut crossover continues! • THE STORY: Pulled into the blistering battle between the Avengers and several godlike beings, the wall-crawler discovers that their maniacal machine is being built beneath the Daily Bugle! Meanwhile, we reveal the secret of the mysterious phone calls that have been haunting Mary Jane! Plus: Senator Ward makes a dramatic play! Does it involve the disappearance of Arthur Stacy? There’s only one way to find out! Continued in JUGGERNAUT: THE EIGHTH DAY! • THE CREATORS: Brought to you by the ongoing creative team of Howard Mackie, John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #11 in an EIGHTH DAY COLLECTORS PACK. Please refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04717-8-01111 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 22 WEBSPINNERS: TALES OF SPIDER-MAN #11 cover by j.g. jones paul jenkins/sean phillips Continuing the three-part thriller set in modern continuity—and constructed by the INHUMANS’ Paul Jenkins! Peter Parker follows a trail that leads him to a kidnapped Mary Jane and a final confrontation with the revitalized Chameleon! And the climax may leave none of the participants the same! 7-59606-04718-5-01111 2.50 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 29 SLINGERS #12 “raising hell’s children” part 4 cover by chriscross & rob stull joseph harris/chriscross/rob stull Fate-filled final issue! Ricochet, Hornet, Prodigy and Dusk have the opportunity to save the Black Marvel’s soul—the soul of their mentor and manipulator—the man whose machinations tore apart their lives—the man they hate so very much. They have the power. They can save him. But will they? 7-59606-03631-8-01211 1.99 X-Men ON SALE AUGUST 11 CABLE #72 cover by andy kubert shon bury/chap yaep Post and Cable: once they were friends—now they are deadly enemies! The mutant known as Post (last seen in X-51 #2) owes his life to the Askani’son, but betrayed that life debt when he chose to follow the path of Onslaught. But with Onslaught long vanquished— and the Brotherhood of Mutants in disarray—Post is left with only one thing: rage! And the object of his wrath is none other than Cable! (Marvel Memo: This is a re-solicitation for CABLE #72. All previous orders have been canceled.) 7-59606-01362-3-07211 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 1 CABLE #73 cover by jimmy cheung joe pruett/rick leonardi Cable and X-Force are finally reunited! The Askani’son and the team he formed are drawn together at last by a common crisis: the return of Caliban! Where has the ex-Morlock been all of these months? What is the nature of his connection to Apocalypse? And, most troubling of all, does his transformation mean the deaths of Cable and X-Force? 7-59606-01362-3-07311 1.99 UNCANNY X-MEN #374 “the shattering” cover by adam kubert alan davis/tom raney Marooned on the vast tundra of a strange land, Colossus and Marrow must face not only their own inner demons, but the man with a profound hold over both of them: the mad Mikhail Rasputin! And the consequences of this collision will mean life or death not just for the two X-Men, but for the inhabitants of both this world and Earth! Meanwhile, an ancient cult gathers in Egypt to accept a gift from... Deathbird?! Featuring guest art by Tom Raney (MUTANT X)! 7-59606-02461-2-37411 1.99 X-FORCE 1999 cover by jimmy cheung fabian nicieza/chris renaud Because the fans demanded it: Shatterstar and Rictor return! The devastated duo has been M.I.A. for many months! So where have they been and what have they been up to? Fabian Nicieza knows, so that’s why he’s returning to the X-Force fold to write this 48-page Annual! X-FORCE #100 is nearly upon us—and this story sets up events for the countdown to that big event! 7-59606-04790-1-00111 3.50 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 8 GENERATION X #57 cover by terry dodson jay faerber/terry dodson/rachel dodson It’s a double-sized 5th Anniversary issue! Much has happened to the team over the past few months, but one thing hasn’t changed: the upcoming school dance! As each member prepares for the big night, an old villain plots his revenge—and return—to the school! Gen X beware—this sock hop promises major character developments and huge changes for the entire team! 7-59606-02678-4-05711 2.99 MUTANT X #14 cover by cary nord howard mackie/cary nord/andrew pepoy It’s the first appearance of the Mutant X Universe’s Cyclops! In the aftermath of the devastating events of issue #12, Havok and little Scotty Summers take some time off for some quality family time. But their vacation is cut short when a group of Skrulls identify Alex’s child as a source of almost limitless power—and decide to destroy him! Perhaps Cyclops and his team—the Starjammers—will save the day! 7-59606-04690-4-01411 1.99 X-MEN: TRUE FRIENDS #3 (OF 3) cover by RICK LEONARDI & jimmy palmiotti CHRIS CLAREMONT/RICK LEONARDI/jimmy palmiotti Wolverine guest-stars in the conclusion to a story that’s crucial not only to the history of the X-Men, but to its current line-up as well! The year: 1936. The setting: Edinburgh, Scotland. The set-up: Phoenix (Rachel Summers) is in the clutches of one of the X-Men’s most deadly foes, the Shadow King! Standing against him: Shadowcat! Kitty’s unexpected ally: Wolverine! But even more shocking than meeting Logan a half-century before they actually first meet is the fact that she could prevent the Holocaust... but to do so may mean the destruction of her future world—which is our present! 7-59606-04771-0-00311 2.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 15 BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN #2 (A) cover by georges jeatty joseph harris/georges jeatty Introducing Nom, Link, Jinx and Scorch—Bishop’s new supporting cast! Bishop has found himself in a strange new world— and amongst a group of ragtag bandits who use his imagery in their attacks! To them, he is the Last X-Man, a legendary figure lost to the sands of time. Now, face to face with their idol, this group of mutants find themselves at odds with him. But when the Chronomancer launches his first strike, their destiny and the time-tossed X-Man become inexorably intertwined! 7-59606-04782-6-00211 1.99 BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN #2 (B) It’s issue #2, so it’s “2-For-2” time with a variant cover by TBD! 7-59606-04782-6-00221 1.99 X-Man #57 cover by andrew robinson terry kavanagh/mike miller/bud larosa Last issue, Mysterio set out to steal Nate’s powers to warp reality. Has the sneaky super-villain succeeded? Now Nate must find a way to not only get his abilities back, but also stop a madman who may be the most powerful entity on Earth! 7-59606-04204-3-05711 1.99 X-MEN #94 “the shattering” cover by alan davis & mark farmer alan davis/alan davis/mark farmer “The Shattering” concludes as we preview X-MEN: THE MISSING YEARS in this double-sized issue! Rogue discovers who’s tracking Mystique and is shocked to find that the hunter is a former X-Man! Meanwhile, Shadowcat uncovers the journal of the long-dead Destiny—and learns of a horrifying vision of the immediate future! Plus: In a special bonus feature, we present an all-new 12-page story written and penciled by John Byrne that leads directly into next month’s X-MEN: THE MISSING YEARS #1! 7-59606-01772-0-09411 2.99 X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM #1 (OF 6) cover by steve rude joe casey/steve rude • THE SCOOP: A new six-part saga that reveals the true origin of the original X-Men! • THE STORY: Their names are legend: Professor X, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, Iceman. Their story is epic: Five unique young people gifted with strange and frightening abilities gathered from across the globe to pursue a dream. Their mission is impossible: protect a world that fears and hates them! The whole story is known—until now! The time is the recent past. The world is just becoming aware of the existence of mutants. Behind the scenes, two men begin a personal conflict that will one day engulf all of their kind. While Charles Xavier begins bringing together his special students, Magneto launches his own campaign to win the loyalty of certain emerging mutants. The prize of their rivalry? Nothing less than the very future of mankind! • THE CREATORS: Writer Joe Casey gained many fans with his run on CABLE; now he will shock even the most knowlegable X-fans with these new revelations! Casey is joined by Steve Rude, whose amazing art in INCREDIBLE HULK VS. SUPERMAN electrified a whole new audience! • THE FORMAT: This six-issue limited series will feature cover stock and paper recently seen in AVENGERS FOREVER. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces will offer a signed version of X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM #1. Please refer to the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04791-8-00111 2.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 22 ASTONISHING X-MEN #3 (OF 3) “the shattering” cover by brandon peterson & tim townsend howard mackie/brandon peterson tim townsend It’s the shocking conclusion to the series that introduces major players to the Marvel Universe—and sets the stage for our huge Apocalypse/Twelve war! With the fate of the Mannites hanging in the balance, the X-Men gathered together by Cyclops and Phoenix face their final battle with Death—and you will not believe your eyes when he earns his moniker! The outcome will change them forever—and leads the team into the end-of-the-millenium gauntlet! Consider yourself warned! 7-59606-04772-7-00311 2.50 GAMBIT #10 cover by STEVE SKROCE fabian nicieza/STEVE SKROCE An ancient object possessed of power undreamed... a Clan of Thieves threatened by an ages-old evil... an X-Man caught in the crossfire! In 1887, a young Jean Luc LeBeau failed to deliver the arcane gem known as the Momentary Princess to the immortal Candra, bringing her wrath upon his family. Now the gem has resurfaced, and whoever controls the Princess holds the key to ultimate ascension! Can Gambit succeed where Jean Luc failed—and outrace Candra and Fenris while doing so?! 7-59606-04735-2-01011 1.99 WOLVERINE #144 cover by leinil francis yu erik larsen/mike miller On the eve of the Time of Darkness—enter the Leader! Take one feral X-Man, add one immortal Avenger, throw in a megalomaniacal genius and you’ve got a throwdown of epic proportions! Hercules guest stars as Wolverine is confronted by the evil of the Leader! Could this be a prelude to next month’s 20th Anniversary? 7-59606-02254-0-14411 1.99 ON SALE SEPTEMBER 29 X-FORCE #96 cover by jimmy cheung john francis moore/jimmy cheung/ mark morales & rob stull This issue, X-Force returns to their controversial, law-bending roots! 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Wizard brings you the first comic book appearance of multi- platinum music superstars the Wu-Tang Clan. This debut issue will be produced by the talented folks at Avalon Studios the publishers of Aria and Stone. Comics return to television in Wizard: The Comics Magazine #98. Our first cover celebrates animated comic book heroes and features the new animated Avengers (Vision, Scarlet Witch, Hawkeye, Wonder Man, Ant Man, the Wasp and the Falcon). Tune into more TV excitement as we update you on what will happen next season with Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel this fall. Our second cover features the Man of Steel drawn by new Superman artist Ed McGuinness (Deadpool). The Superman of the 21st century will be in the hands of writers Jeph Loeb (Batman: The Long Halloween) and Joe Kelly (Deadpool). Find out what the plans are for Superman comics in the year 2000 as we interview Loeb and Kelly in a special edition Superman roundtable Q&A. 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UNTOLD TALES OF SPIDEY #1 (VARIANT - SIGNED) $19.95 Featuring art by the legendary John Romita Sr. this exclusive comic reveals a high-action story of Peter Parker’s real parents and features a guest appearance by one furry gentleman by the name of Logan who bears a striking resemblance to a certain mutant we all know! Now Mr. Romita has agreed to sign a small quantity of the exclusive limited editions! TV GUIDE - XENA EDITION (SIGNED) $25.00 Just as the Xena phenomenon really started to take hold, TV Guide paid tribute to the popular Warrior Princess with a feature write-up including an original comic story! Xena has since become a mega-star, but we were able to save a few copies of that long-forgotten book and get the comic artist, Aaron Lopresti, to sign them. A great Xena collectible! SIGNED COMICS BATTLE CHASERS #6 (VARIANT COVER - SIGNED) $24.95 Garrison has come out of seclusion, but a figure from his past returns to force him back into retirement permanently! 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This is going to be a huge series and we have the limited edition prelude signed by Straczynski himself! Don’t miss it. Zero issues always sell-out fast and with a signature by Straczynski this book will disappear! TENTH BLACK EMBRACE #1 (RARE CHROMIUM COVER) SIGNED BY TONY DANIEL $24.95 It’s the first issue of Tony Daniel’s new storyline for The Tenth, Black Embrace 1. Victor has returned to the side of evil, Zorina has been targeted by the government’s secret weapons agency and Adrenalynn makes her appearance all in the first issue! This rare chromium variant cover featuring Esperanza in black leather is now available through Wizard Authentic signed by Tony Daniel! Limited quantities are available. WITCHBLADE II SIGNED ACTION FIGURE SET $59.95 From the minds of creators like Michael Turner, and the talents of sculptor Clay Moore comes one of the most popular collectible action figure lines in recent years! There has been an incredible response to the Witchblade toys as fans and collectors strive to get complete sets. In this special set we’re featuring all three versions of the Witchblade II toys including Top Cow’s newest comic sensation Fathom in her action figure debut. Also, from the mega-hit Witchblade series comes Ian Nottingham and the super-sexy Witchblade herself, Sara Pezzini in a red dress. All three toys come fully accessorized and carefully detailed in only the way Moore Action Collectible can do it, but the best part of this set is the fully collectible signature of Clayburn Moore on each toy! Every one comes with a certificate of authenticity from Wizard Authentic to ensure maximum collectibility. CAPTAIN PICARD TAPESTRY SIGNED FIGURE $24.95 In 1996 Playmates released the Picard Tapestry figure. That toy became so popular it literally skyrocketed in value. Now Playmates and ToyFare Magazine have released the extremely limited Picard Tapestry II figure through a special mail-in offer. There has been incredible demand for this toy as well, but Wizard Authentic has been able to reserve a very small quantity to be signed by ToyFare publisher and Wizard Entertainment president Gareb Shamus! SPOCK IN ENVIRONMENTAL UNIFORM SIGNED FIGURE $24.95 This gorgeously detailed Spock action figure from Playmates features carefully sculpted features and generous articulation in the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. His authentic space suit from the Star Trek episode “Tholian Web” also comes with a removable helmet! This direct market limited edition figure is only available through Wizard Authentic with the signature of ToyFare publisher and Wizard Entertainment president Gareb Shamus! TRANSLUCENT GEORDI SIGNED FIGURE $24.95 Hang on, Next Gen fans! Wizard Authentic presents the rare and exciting Translucent Geordi figure from the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode, “Identity Crisis!” The Translucent Geordi figure was originally only commissioned as a special mail- in offer, but we are able to offer him here exclusively with the signature of ToyFare publisher and Wizard Entertainment president Gareb Shamus! BUFFY LITHOGRAPH SIGNED BY JULIE BELL $99.95 Cult cutie Buffy the Vampire Slayer finally gets the attention she deserves as artist extraordinaire Julie Bell immortalizes her in an incredible, original oil painting. Now this remarkable piece of art is a very limited Buffy lithograph. All of the rich detail and emotion in the original painting translates beautifully to this 22" x 28" lithograph. The thick, archival quality paper allows deep colors and textures that practically make it look like an original! Ms. Bell has signed a limited quantity of the original production. These limited editions each come with a certificate of authenticity from Wizard Authentic! XENA LITHOGRAPH SIGNED BY ALEX ROSS $49.95 We are proud to present our most exciting Xena collectible, in association with Alex Ross, the genius behind Kingdom Come and Marvels! Ross has created a stunning original image, combining his own realistic quality with the fantastic feeling that is uniquely Xena! This huge 22" x 28" litho is printed on archival quality paper in a process designed to preserve the artists original colors. She's perfect for framing! Best of all, Alex Ross himself has signed this masterpiece turning a piece of popular fan art into a super-hot collectible. Quantities are limited. COMICS SECTION A FINE LINE STINZ: PLAYTHINGS by Donna Barr There were no guns left in Stinz’s world, not since The End Of The War. Then Stinz’s grandson Andril finds the machine- pistol that his grandfather thought he’d thrown away. Stinz’s eldest grandson starts hunting up the bullets. And Kilian, the Baronin’s simple-minded riding monster, inadvertently does a horrible thing to one of the Valley’s little peasant girls. b&w, 64pg $6.00 A. SILENT COMICS ARSENIC LULLABY SEPTEMBER 1999 Page after page of other people’s pain, laid out for your amusement! Merl has a witch doctor turn his ex-girlfriend into a dog, then takes her home to the silverware drawer. A man dies by brushing his teeth. Finally, Liquid Sam goes to a bar and is badgered by friends for letting his wife turn him into a mechanical worm. Guaranteed in stores 9/22. b&w, 32pg $2.50 AARDVARK-VANAHEIM CEREBUS #246 GOING HOME: Part 15 (of 34)—Jaka wakes up to find out that she’s the reincarnation of King Arthur and that her breasts, which have grown to the size of soccer balls, shoot wiccan magikal death rays when she...only kidding. It’s just us. But you get the picture. The countdown to issue 300 (March 2004) continues at t minus 54 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 11: GUYS TP The most popular Cerebus storyline since "Jaka's Story" is reprinted in its entirety. "Alcohol is free—and there's no last call." Prince Mick, Mrs. Thatcher, Harrison Starkey and Richard George, Alec, Marty, Bear...they're all here, so pull up a barstool and get ready to laugh! Collecting Cerebus #201-219. (STAR06972) SC, 400pg, b&w $20.00 ****************************************** ABC STUDIOS BAD APPLES: HIGH EXPECTATIONS #2 by Greg Narvasa & Pat Pungpee Manga great Pat Pungpee is back! After agreeing to side with Athena, the Bad Apples run into a very surprising woman from their past. This issue explores the origin of how Sam, Nicole, and Amber became this trio. Also available in an Alternate Bond Girls Edition by Greg Narvasa. NOTE: The Deluxe Bond Girls Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. (2 of 3)—b&w, 24pg $3.00 DLX. (2 of 3)—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $8.00 CHINA & JAZZ: SUPERSTARS #1 by Ricky Carralero & Rich Schleifer China and Jazz have gained fame, fortune, and popularity — now it’s time for this dynamic duo to have a little fun! This series features hellraising events, blood-boiling plot lines, and provocative situations not intended for the prude and typical nice guy! Also available in a Manga Erotica Edition. NOTE: The Deluxe Manga Erotica Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. (1 of 3)—b&w, 24pg $3.00 DLX. (1 of 3)—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $8.00 DOUBLE IMPACT/RAZOR PREVIEW by Ricky Carralero & Lesean Thomas Femme Fatales China and Jazz meet the deadly Razor in a four-issue mini-series! Featuring artwork by Ricky Carralero only to be seen in this preview, and introducing hot newcomer Lesaen Thomas who will bring you Double Impact and Razor at their best. This book will be printed to order. Also available in a Deluxe Nude Edition. NOTE: The Deluxe Nude Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.00 DLX.—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $8.00 JAZZ: THE SERIES #2 by Lesean Thomas & Lead Burners Studios Rising star Lesean Thomas teams up with bad girl fave, Jazz, in this explosive second issue. The hunt is on, and every bounty hunter is still on Jazz’s tail to cash in. Tag along with Nikki Blade, Alleycat, and many more in this all-out cat fight event! Also available in a Deluxe Nude Edition. NOTE: The Deluxe Nude Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.00 DLX.—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $8.00 POISON RED #2 by Ricky Carralero & Lauchland Pelle The key stone origin of this new and exciting series. Poison Red fights to find her true origin and understand how she’s existed for over two thousand years. Also available in Deluxe Nude Editions by Carralero and Pelle. NOTE: The Deluxe Nude Editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 24pg $3.00 CARRALERO DLX.—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $8.00 LAUNCHLAND DLX.—b&w, 24pg (CAUT: 3) $8.00 Alphabet Studios CONFESSIONS OF A HORNY MAID by Rich Schleifer 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 $3.00 ADULT COVER—b&w, 24pg $8.00 DANGEROUS CURVES #1 by Ricky Carralero 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 $3.00 ADULT COVER—b&w, 24pg $8.00 ABISMO PABLO’S INFERNO #1 by Dan Champman & Rhode Montijo When a young innocent boy ends up in the Netherworld, all Hell breaks loose! Little Pablo’s underworld odyssey starts off with a series of catastrophic confrontations against dumbfounded demons, freaky clowns, and underwater zombies! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOL. 3 #27 by Terry Moore David finds himself at odds with the Big Six who want him to join their ranks and fill his sister's role. But Tambi has made it known to David that joining the covert group will cost him his life. Who is Tambi working for now, and why has David suddenly become the key ingredient for America's impending fall from power? This is the answer Katchoo is determined to find out before it's too late! b&w, 24pg $2.75 STRANGERS IN PARADISE SPECIAL ART PRINT This beautiful full-color print features Strangers In Paradise stars Katchoo, Francine, and David in a new illustration designed especially for this print and the matching t-shirt (offered by Graphitti Designs). Image measures 12.25" x 17.5", printed on special paper with a 3/4" border. FC, 12x18 $25.00 STAR OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME TWO HC by Terry Moore This brand new release is the second book in The Complete SIP hardcover book series, collecting all 13 issues of the second volume in one premium collector's edition! A special color section features the original cover art for every issue, plus there's a section of notes and sketches from Terry's sketchbook taken during the making of the story. Foil stamped casebound hardcover with color dustjacket. (STAR09354) HC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w $49.95 ****************** AC COMICS GOLDEN AGE SHEENA: QUEEN OF THE JUNGLE TP Just in time to whet your appetite for the new upcoming Sheena syndicated TV series comes this fully-authorized volume. Showcasing some of the best of the jungle siren's vintage stories of the 1940s and 1950s, reprinted in sparkling crisp black and white, and featuring the classic good girl art of Robert Webb and Alex Blum. Bring your pith helmet and join the jungle action with this definitive sampler of Sheena's wildest jungle adventures! Perfectbound. SC, 7x10, 84pg, b&w $11.95 BEST OF THE WEST #7 Two new Western features premier in this issue! B-Western film star Monte Hale faces "Top Hat's Trouble!" by Carl Pfeufer from the original Fawcett series, and Guy Madison stars as Wild Bill Hickok in "Showdown Street!" by Joe Maneely. The black clad Durango Kid unravels "The Mystery of Gunsmoke Pass!" by Fred Guardineer; Redmask tackles "The Bandits of Bloody Basin!" by Frank Bolle; "The Haunted Horseman Strikes By Day!" in a thriller by Dick Ayers, and The Black Diamond tells "The Strange Saga of the Pirate Treasure!" written & illustrated by William Overgard. Excellent Western adventures hand picked to please cowboys of all ages! b&w, 44pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLDEN-AGE GREATS VOLUME 13 TP Spotlighting Meskin and Robinson Here are the stories most requested by our readers! This volume spotlights the considerable artistic talents of Mort Meskin and Jerry Robinson, who teamed up to create a truly unique "Noir" comics style in the late 1940s. Along with a host of classic Golden Age reprints, this issue also contains a fully illustrated interview with Robinson! Perfectbound. SC, 7x10, 84pg, b&w $9.95 *********************** ACCLAIM COMICS QUANTUM & WOODY #32 by Priest, Bright, & Adams DR. ECLIPSE: Part 3 (of 4)—Picking up right where we left off last issue! With time running out, Quantum & Woody race to find a way to destroy Dr. Eclipse's ultimate weapon while knowing that, if they succeed, destroying the weapon could also kill Eclipse — Quantum's oldest friend! Guest starring the Armorines!!! A little confused, are you? What happened to issues #18- 31, do you say? Check our full-size ad page for the full explanation on this highly anticipated return of Quantum & Woody! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHADOW MAN VOLUME 3 #3 by Abnett & Lanning, & ChrisCross Special Flip-Book issue! Legion and his cabal of serial killers begin their millennial scheme to looseN the tides of corruption from Deadside into the world of life. Only Shadow Man can stop them, and that means crossing beyond the Marrow Gates and entering the infernal labyrinths of the Asylum. But LeRoi has reckoned without Legion's secret weapon... the innocent, unsuspecting Astrid. And another serial killer has joined Legion's ranks, one with a very fresh and very deep grudge against Shadow Man. Then, on the flip side, Part Two—The Valiant Death of Jack Boniface Alpha by Creddick, Benjamin, & Broome presents the first original Valiant Universe story in over three years! The year is 1999, and all Valiant fans know what that means for Shadowman… death! See Jack Boniface in action once again in this prelude to a much larger event later this year! Intrigued? We hope so! FC, 32pg $2.50 ACCLAIM HEROES & LEGENDS FOUR-PACKS by Various TUROK! MAGNUS! SHADOW MAN! And more! Sample some of Acclaim Comics’ finest stories with the Acclaim Heroes & Legends Four-Packs! Four randomly selected comics are packaged together in a tight plastic casing that can be easily hung from any display. Save over 50% off the combined cover prices! Great gift ideas! 4-Pack, FC $4.99 ACG ACG PLATINUM ROMANCE SPECIAL #1 by Kaluta, Lopez & Whitney Cover by Jack Kirby! A new series for the artist-oriented collector, this special features art by Mike Kaluta, Luis Garcia Lopez, and Ogden (Herbie) Whitney. b&w, 32pg $2.95 A COP CALLED TRACY #9 by Chester Gould Solid adventures from Tracy’s late 40s career! To celebrate the year of publishing “America’s Greatest Detective,” ACG offers an alternative deluxe photo cover of Morgan Conway, star of two Tracy movies for RKO. REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 DLX.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 DICK TRACY: CRIMEBUSTER #8 by Max Allan (Miss Tree) Collins & Dick Locher Max Allen Collins and award-winning editorial cartoonist Dick Locher bring modern adventures of America’s greatest detective. The B.O. Plenty saga continues as Lady Dye makes her play! b&w, 32pg $2.95 GREAT DETECTIVE STARRING SHERLOCK HOLMES #1 The first time in actual comic book format! One of the best written strips in the history of the format, Sherlock Holmes by Kirby inker Frank Glacoia remains a classic in narrative art and a must read for all detective and Doyle fans alike. b&w, 32pg $2.95 HALLOWEEN HORROR #1 A special collection of top notch specialists of the Horror genre: Wally Wood, Steve Ditko, and Al Williamson! b&w, 32pg $2.95 JOHNNY COMET #3 by Peter Di Paolo & Frank Frazetta Solid race care action by Frank Frazetta! Johnny is faced with more danger as villain Al Gore goes all out to stop his racing career. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONELY WAR OF WILLIE SCHULTZ #3 by Sam Glanzman The saga continues when Schultz in the North Africa campaign meets up with British Commandos in a mission no one will win. A war book like no other produced by W. Franz and Sam Glanzman. b&w, 32pg $2.95 PAPER DOLLS FROM THE COMICS by Trina Robbins From Alley Oop to Smiling Jack, Brenda Starr to Miss Fury, ACG presents an exciting collection of paper dolls from the Golden Age of comic strips. Also available as a Deluxe Signed Gold Stamp Edition by Trina Robbins. REG.—b&w, 48pg $6.95 DLX.—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 2) $14.95 ACORN COMICS ORVILLE #3 by Richard Tackett & Albert C. Pena The saga of the mysterious map from Orville’s first book continues in “Raiders of the Lost Trunk.” A map leads thrillseeker Ralph, along with his friends on a quest to uncover the past of Hodges Pond as the map leads our heroes to an ancient trunk full of items from the past. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ACTION PLANET COMICS ACTION PLANET'S HOT TWISTED LOVE! by Various What do cartoonists know about "love," you ask? Plenty, baby! They have loved more women, drunk more booze, smoked more cigs, broken more hearts, and told more tales than any 10 Navy Seals put together! Mike Manley has again gathered some of comicdom's best. Their soft pink hands have once again labored hard to bring you torturous and titillating tales from the heart by: Mike Manley, Bill Wray, Hilary Barta, Kieron Dwyer, Dave Cooper, Bret Blevins, Mike Vosburg, Richard Howell, Chris Garbutt, Nick Bertozzi, John Heebink, Phil Hester, Ande Parks, Scott Cohn, and Ricardo Villagran. Buy one for your sweetheart! RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ACTION PRESS IRON WINGS #3 by Jay Juch & Mostafa Moussa In this issue a shocking truth is revealed! Several days have passed. Still on their quest, our heroine Wing Chan and Pike have been traveling with the masked man named Ryder. What was he doing in the middle of the woods all alone? Why does he hide his face? And most importantly, why does he never seem to sleep?! Finally, some light is shed on this mystery man. Plus, find out what's driving the Horned Warrior to quest for such a great and evil power. Everything starts coming together as things builds up to the max before next issue’s explosive conclusion of the first Iron Wings story arc! FC, 32pg $2.50 ADEPT BOOKS SWEET #5 by Leland Myrick THE ACCELERATED MAN — It’s Germany between the great world wars and a man of science thinks he has made a discovery that will change the nature of mankind forever. But in order to complete his research, he must bring in another scientist to help him — a woman. And once she enters the castle, nothing will ever be the same again. b&w, 24pg $2.95 AIT COMICS ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: COOL ED'S #1 by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard If you liked Astronauts in Trouble: Live from the Moon, you'll love AiT: Cool Ed's! It's ten years later, and not everything was destroyed at the end of the first adventure. And it seems that wherever hardy pioneers will venture, the place they all congregate at, eventually, is the local watering hole. Cool Ed's, the bar on the moon, is that local establishment. Find out what happened in Korea in the Fourth Century, listen to why it's unwise to have an argument in a bank, and discover what really happened to the HayesCorp Subtropolis when the missiles came in. AiT's got a new home and a new look, but it's the same high-quality comics you've come to expect from Young and Adlard! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: LIVE FROM THE MOON #1-5 SET by Young, Smith & Adlard Did you miss out on the critically-acclaimed Gun Dog issues? Then here's your chance to read the whole story at one sitting! The world's richest man, Ishmael Hayes, decides to use his wealth to start a colony on the moon. To cover the event, Hayes calls in the Channel Seven News Team. But when an eco-terrorist group attempts to sabotage the mission, Hayes is forced to launch ahead of schedule... with the news team aboard in place of the astronauts! Read the story that inspired this month's follow-up, AiT: Cool Ed's, also from Young and Adlard! Set (x5) $14.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink WYRD: THE RELUCTANT WARRIOR #3 by Jim Starlin In this issue, Telemarketing Horrors. Plus Wyrd is pursued by the evil Pack. More cosmic fun as this battle between Magic and Big Business continues. b&w, 24pg (3 of 6) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKELETON KEY VOLUME 2 #1 by Andi Watson Relisting the first issue of the relaunched Skeleton Key mini-series by Andi Watson. This issue reintroduces us to the main cast of characters as their lives of dimension-hopping and adventuring collides with the reality of growing up and making decisions about life. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ************* STAR OF THE MONTH SKELETON KEY TPB #2: THE CELESTIAL CALENDAR by Andi Watson With the new Skeleton Key series debuting this month, here’s a great chance for new fans to pick up the old series. This collection contains #7 - #18 of Andi Watson's Skeleton Key. These issues feature the entire Celestial Calendar storyline. (STAR09208) b&w, 200pg $19.95 ************** Slave Labor COMIC BOOK HEAVEN VOLUME 2 #1 Comic Book Heaven is back and its got all-new material. In this issue, Scott Saavedra presents overviews of all kinds of cool comics, and comic-related stuff. Read about how “Comics are for Learnin,” “Advice for Girls,” and of course, an all-new “Me Am Weird” section. Fun for everyone, and a must for every comic book fan longing to know more about this medium’s goofy beginnings. b&w, 32pg $1.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FLEE PUNY HUMANS COMIC BOOK HEAVEN T/S XL #1 Offering this nifty white t-shirt with four-color design by Scott Saavedra. XL SRP: $20.00 GLOOM COOKIE #2 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Introducing two intriguing new characters: Lucy, Sebastian’s Mother, a bored and restless housewife. Seeking adventures, she finds herself on the road with a traveling freak show where she meets Sebastian’s soon-to-be father, Vincent, the ominous ring leader of the Carnival Macabre. You will also be invited to join San Francisco’s Spookiest Poet,” Vermillion. He will share his intimate despair and suffering for your pleasure and delight. And Isabella promises more nightclub drama. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 GLOOM COOKIE LEX T-SHIRT #1 Illustration by Ted Naifeh What comic book series is complete without a cool t-shirt to go with it? This nifty white on black t-shirt features Lex from the pages of Gloom Cookie. S-XL SRP: $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #1 CURRENT PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This is the one that started it all. Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #1 introduced the world to the work of Jhonen Vasquez. Now going into its sixth printing, this comic STILL sells like crazy. b&w, 24pg $2.95 **************** MONSTERS IN MY TUMMY by Roman Dirge Ever wonder what madness happens inside you during times of severity and heartbreak? Feels like a war is being waged in your stomach? There is!! I'll show you the little demons inside as I embody emotions as the tiny evil creatures that they are. Anyone ever crushed by a loved one will instantly be able to relate to this inner saga. Brought to you by the 1999 triple Eisner nominated artist of Lenore, Roman Dirge. This book promises to be slightly disturbing yet funny in it's own special little odd way. b&w, 48pg $5.95 ODDJOB #3 by Ian & Tyson Smith What do exploding echidna, rampaging androids, and addictive new age exercise equipment have in common? Absolutely nothing, but it does spell one busy week for Moe. He must juggle all of his skills and friends while matching wits with the half- man/half-machine madman some call the Amish Cyborg. The clock is ticking, Moe is stranded in Australia, and his guide is more interested in wrestling the local wildlife than finding trails. Can he pull all of the pieces together and get back to Spiral City in time to keep the made cybernetic farmer in check? b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ODDJOB #1 by Ian Smith & Tyson Smith Moe, Investigator of the Odd, finds his hometown of Spiral City in a sticky mess when an evil real estate developer hits town. Moe takes on his old arch-nemesis Formaldehead and an army of crazed Gummi people! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ****************** SMITH BROWN JONES SPECIAL CONVENTION MAYHEM Fat sweaty guys in ill-fitting costumes! $5.00 corndogs! Booth babes! Fanboys, fanboys, fanboys! It’s all packed into 48 wacky pages as Smith and company hit Big Ol’ Con, the largest comic book convention in the U.S.! Featuring a cross-over with Jimmie Robinson’s Evil and Malice! Yok! b&w, 48pg $5.95 STITCH #1 by Tom Kovak This haunting and chilling story from newcomer Tommy Kovak is a creepy Toy Story. Stitch is one of a group of fun little dolls who live in an old woman’s toy collection. They run about and they play and generally creep people out. Unlike Toy Story, this attic’s toys are not all pals, some of them are downright mean. Stitch is a toy that seems to remember something about all of his other toy pals, but he can’t remember what exactly. He has a vague memory of a sister and cousins, but he can’t seem to remember his own name. His toy compatriots aren’t much help. Stitch is both touching and terrifying. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ABEL GRAPHIC NOVEL by William Harms & Mark Bloodworth Set in Friend, Nebraska during World War II, Abel is the story of racism, betrayal and murder. At the center is 13-year old John Vitosh, a lonely boy who lives under the constant violence of his older brother Philip. Friendless, John is taken under the wing of Mr. Mar, a Chinese man-servant for the wealthy Mr. Harrison, but it is a friendship which threatens to not only rip apart the Vitosh family, but the entire community of Friend as well. SC, 96pg, b&w $14.95 O/A DIM-WITTED DARRYL #1 by Michael Bresnahan Meet Darryl. His head is a hollow sphere, void of all intellect. In this premier issue, Darryl takes us on a journey through his neck of the woods. Witness the cockamamie situations his three brain cells get him into. At the age of 28 and still in the 4th grade, Darryl is truly the world’s dumbest mammal. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ******************** STAR OF THE MONTH BLUEBEARD TP Starman writer James Robinson writes this chilling tale of a serial killer and his continental rampage of seduction and murder. A film-noir mystery comic that keeps you guessing right up to the last page. (STAR02101) b&w, 96pg $12.95 ************************ ALCHEMY TEXTS ARMAGEDDON PATROL: THE SHOT by John A. Short & Alwyn Talbot What if super-heroes had fought in Vietnam? That’s the question that writer John Short and artist Alwyn Talbot set out to answer in this blood-soaked, shocking one-shot special. A series will follow next year chronicling the adventures of Maiden America and the other members of America’s foremost 1960s heroes, Armageddon Patrol! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS SHELLMEN #1 by Jon Lewis Talking animals and inarticulate cavemen inhabit a great, decaying city in this exciting all-new series by cartoon visionary Jon Lewis. Fans of True Swamp already know that Lewis has a special way with the animal story; Shellmen finds him exploring a panoramic storyline filled with warring ratclans, ornery wayfaring raccoons, eccentric, talkative crows, spiritually tortured cats, and more! This first installment unfolds the tale of Arkel, a toad whose peace and quiet is disturbed when a ratclan becomes convinced that he has prophetic abilities. Shellmen is based on stories that appeared in Lewis' Spectacles series, but contains absolutely no reprint material and is an all-ages title. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS ALLEY OOP QUARTERLY #1 Story/Art by Dave Graue, Jack Bender, & Dan Davis It's the debut of a brand-new series about everyone's favorite prehistoric adventurer, Alley Oop! In this issue, Oop sets out to rescue Ooola from the clutches of King Tunk and his Lemmian thugs. But when Oop mistakes a pot of medicine for hearty stew, suddenly he's the one who needs rescuing! Can Ooola get herself and Oop to safety? Quarterly. b&w, 20pg $2.50 THE FIFTH FORCE: HAWK & ANIMAL #3 by Joe Dunn & Ben Dunn Hawk and Animal are put in suspended animation after their bout with the Kabuki Men. When they reemerge, they meet the leader of the mysterious Fifth Force. Why have they sought the wrestlers out, and why do they need them now? Find out in the third exciting installment! Suitable for all ages! Bimonthly. FC, 16pg $2.50 GOLD DIGGER #3 by Fred Perry Gina and the group begin to wrap up their expedition into Muthia. Their only prize from the harrowing experience is a simple black cauldron. Only when a mysterious mystic artifact collector visits Gina's lab does she begin to suspect the cauldron's true nature. Unfortunately, this collector has brought the means to take the cauldron by force! Gina and her lab's new defenses are soon overwhelmed. Her only hope for survival (with the cauldron) is to contact Britanny, who is baking cookies upstairs in the kitchen — and Brit's made it clear that she's not to be disturbed 'til she's finished...! FC, 20pg $2.50 MANGAZINE #3 by Various All the hijinks of Ninja High School, all the action of World War II: 1946, all the outlandish exploring of Gold Digger, and all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! All this, plus extra stories and art to round out the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired adventures in America! Wrap it up in a spectacular new cover by Joe Wight (background painter for Star Wars: The Manga) and you've got Mangazine! Squarebound. FC, 80pg $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VERSION 2 #3 by Ben Dunn Captured by the ninja Yumei, Ricky Feeple is to be presented to Tetsuo as her prize! Princess Solora comes to his aid reluctantly. But before she can rescue him, things get really complicated when Tomorrow Girl enters the scene! The devious Yumei is quick to turn the situation into a big misunderstanding — creating the ultimate catfight as Tomorrow Girl faces down Princess Solora! If Yumei's plan works, not only will the girls thrash each other, but her triumph will force Tetsuo to give up the R.N.C. Who will win? Who will lose? And what mysterious ally does Tetsuo have up his sleeve? FC, 20pg $2.50 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOLUME 3 #3 by Brian Farrens & Ben Dunn While Areala contemplates the revelations made to her by Cardinal Stark, madness threatens to engulf the Arab world. Inexplicably enticed by Az Rabah's charisma and the fanatical preaching of Hafidh Aziz, even moderate Arab nations rally to his cause and become subservient to his will. In an effort to save the world from the ultimate evil that is Az Rabah, the Vatican launches an all-out attack on his headquarters in Libya. As a member of the Vatican's strike force, Areala believes that she has an opportunity to demonstrate to her superiors that the Warrior Nuns are still a viable defense force. FC, 20pg $2.50 WORLD WAR II: 1946 #3 by Ted Nomura In June 1941, Hitler launches his long-awaited invasion of the Soviet Union and the Luftwaffe destroys most of the Red Air Force. But the "Stalin Hawks" rise from the ashes like a phoenix, growing into a lethal weapon of the air, first against the Nazis, and later against their former allies. In these “Altered Wars,” the German Army succeeds in reaching Moscow in 1941, and the Soviet forces fight an even more bitter war to gain it back. In the chaos, Stalin, already paranoid with conspiracy, unleashes his own dreaded program of a "Soviet Solution" to win the war! FC, 20pg $2.50 LUFTWAFFE: 1946 COLLECTION VOLUME 2 SECOND PRINTING TP by Ted Nomura Before World War II: 1946, there was Luftwaffe: 1946. Now its most explosive story arc, “Luftsturm,” is available once again in collected form! Don't miss this new chance to own a piece of altered history! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w (Note Price) $14.95 Anthill Comics A-BOMB #3 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 $2.99 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #490 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Lift Tift": Archie wears a jitterbug costume to a Halloween party and all the girls expect him to do "lifts" on the dance floor! When it's all over, will anyone be around to "lift" poor Archie off the floor? FC, 32pg $1.79 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #38 by Various "Desert Saga" by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg: When Archie and his friends visit a cowboy museum, they can't get over how authentic it is — especially when two rustlers really rob the place! Can Archie and his pals send these hornswogglers to the hoosegow?! "The Big Ride" by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg: Archie puts the "ill" in "thrill" when he winds up on "the world's scariest ride!" Plus, "Tossed Fruit Salad" by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg, a story with real a-"peel" — about the banana peel that got away! FC, 32pg $1.79 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE MEETS THE PUNISHER by Lash, Buscema, & Goldberg Available again for the last time: the most off-beat team-up of all! In this heralded edition, The Punisher invades Riverdale and comes skull to freckle face with none other than Archie Andrews! That's right, America's premiere vigilante and the country's eternal teenager meet in a confrontation that affects both characters for all time. Having lost everyone he loves, will seeing the near-perfect lives lived in Riverdale be too much for the Punisher to handle? Will he be driven over the edge once and for all? Will the Punisher sanction Archie? Can Riverdale ever be the same? NOTE: This is the last time Archie will be offering this as a backlist item to direct sales comic shops! FC, 48pg $2.95 ************************* STAR OF THE MONTH ARCHIE: THE LOVE SHOWDOWN COLLECTION by Golliher & Parent, DeCarlo, Goldberg, & Crane The "Love Showdown" storyline from Archie #429, Betty #19, Betty & Veronica #82, and Veronica #39, became so immensely popular that copies of these issue are hard to find! Now, to satisfy the curiosity (and demand) of Archie's many fans—both old and new—Archie Comics presents this special Prestige Format edition collecting the entire four issue story arc! (STAR00891) SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $4.95 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #112 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, and others. Digest, FC $2.99 BETTY #80 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Art For Art's Sake": With Mr. Weatherbee's blessing, Betty transforms a remodeled storeroom into an art gallery — but art is in the eye of the beholder when Archie accidentally pins up the wrong prints! Can Betty save the day and make the world — or at least Riverdale High — safe for culture? FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA #142 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Step By Step": Ballroom dancing is sweeping the nation — and Riverdale High! Will the new dancing instructor sweep the girls off their feet as well? "Campaign Refrain": It's a political rivalry for the history books: Veronica vs. Reggie for school prez! Wait ’til you hear their debate — if you can hear it over the deafening roar of laughter! FC, 32pg $1.79 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #108 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Dan DeCarlo, Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and others. Digest, FC $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #84 by Various What's better than a digest full of those teen dream queens Betty & Veronica? A double digest full of them! Featuring new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and others! Digest, FC $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHERYL BLOSSOM SUPER-PACK: CHERYL'S NEW JOB by Bill Golliher & Dan Parent Due to many requests, we are making these affordable three-packs of Cheryl Blossom comics available once more. Features the complete three-issue mini-series! A great chance to catch up on comics you may have missed! Set (x3) $3.59 ******************** JUGHEAD #123 by Various The man of a thousand hamburgers returns in all his glory in these brand new stories! FC, 32pg $1.79 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #153 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales by various talents, including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo. Digest, FC $1.99 KNUCKLES #31 by Ken Penders w/Harvey Mercadoocasio "The Thrill Of the Hunt": The Overlander known as Hunter sets his sights on none other than everyone's favorite echidna — and he's not giving up until he bags his trophy! It's no-holds-barred excitement as Knuckles must team up with Monk the gorilla in a desperate attempt to make the hunter the hunted! Meanwhile, what about the Guardians while all this is going on? PLUS: "The Best of Friends": Espio gets the shock of his life when an old friend turns out to be his greatest enemy! Written by Ken Penders, with art by Colleen Doran and Andrew Pepoy. FC, 32pg $1.79 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #45 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.99 SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #32 by Various & Dan DeCarlo It's magic and mayhem with everyone's favorite teenage witch and popular TV star, Sabrina! FC, 32pg $1.79 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #1 by Parent & Golliher, & DeCarlo Features a photo cover of star Melissa Joan Hart! Available once more: the original pilot issue which led to Sabrina's current monthly series — complete with an updated retelling of her origin! Can a modern day teenage witch keep her special talents under wraps and simultaneously lead a normal life? FC, 32pg $1.50 ********************** SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #77 by Karl Bollers & James Fry "Rebel Without A Pause": Sonic and Sally tirelessly continue their crusade against Dr. Robotnik, even if it goes against King Max's wishes! After their latest escapades, he orders Sonic to his chambers. What fate awaits him? Meanwhile, Sally has a tearful reunion of sorts with Alicia, who sleeps peacefully in her cryogenic tube. And what's this lurking on the horizon? Could Overlander vessels be heading for Mobius? Plus: "For Better Or For Worse" — the Tales From the Great War saga continues as Sonic's parents recall the fateful days leading up to their tragic fate. Story by Ken Penders, art by Chris Allan. FC, 32pg $1.79 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #11 by Ken Penders & Various Because the fans demanded it — it's a special all-female furry issue! Here's where we separate the girls from the boys as an all- star creative lineup lends their talents to five all-new tales spotlighting the popular female cast members appearing in the Sonic and Knuckles series. "Ascension" showcases Princess Sally undergoing the rite to follow in her father's footsteps, while "Family" reveals the fate of Lupe and her kin. See Bunnie Rab-bot experience an "Upgrade," resulting in a major re-design, as Hershey goes "Solo" on a mission deep into enemy territory. Finally, the story all Julie-Su fans have been waiting for, as her past is finally revealed in the haunting tale "Shadows." Art by Jim Valentino, Patrick Spaziante, Colleen Doran, James Fry and Ken Penders. FC, 48pg $2.29 OFFERED AGAIN SONIC 48-PAGE SPECIALS! Always jam-packed with the fun and excitement Sonic fans have come to expect! With the highly-publicized release of Sega's Dreamcast platform this September, they're likely to be hotter than ever! Catch up on the adventures of the "blue blur" and all his freedom-loving friends! O/A SONIC IN YOUR FACE! SPECIAL #1 SECOND PRINTING FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES SPECIAL #1 THIRD PRINTING FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC PRESENTS KNUCKLES CHAOTIX SPECIAL #1 SECOND PRINTING FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SUPER SONIC VS. HYPER KNUCKLES SPECIAL #1 SECOND PRINTING. FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES MECHA-MADNESS SPECIAL #1 SECOND PRINTING FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC BATTLE ROYAL SPECIAL #1 SECOND PRINTING FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #50 by Various The landmark 50th issue of Sonic, featuring a fight to the finish between Sonic and Robotnik, and the return of Princess Sally! An all-star jam issue to boot! Script and art by various creators, including Ken Penders and Patrick Spaziante. FC, 32pg $1.50 ********************** VERONICA #94 by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg "Born To Shop": Veronica gives new meaning to the expression, "shopaholic" — by shopping in her sleep on the internet! "Losing Interest": Veronica's certain Archie's displaying all the signs of a boyfriend who's lost interest in his girl — according the latest teen magazine, that is! FC, 32pg $1.79 ARROW COMICS SPANK THE MONKEY #4 by Randy Zimmerman SPANK WARS!! Spank, and his braindead cousin, Shock, take a hard look at those Star Wars movies in a shameless attempt to become part of the phenomenon. Not only do they pick apart, rate and berate, each of the four films (along with their characters and devices), but our Monkeyboys also examine the reasons why such films could easily become a national obsession. Also included in this issue is the stunning finale to the premiere adventure of Arrow's own space-faring warrior, Max Velocity, by Jack Snider. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 WAR OF THE WORLDS: THE MEMPHIS FRONT #5 by Randy Zimmerman & Rich Gulick In this action-packed conclusion to the story of the Memphis invasion, the Martians finally break through all of the defenses that The Crump and his followers have so carefully put into place. Our hero is faced with his own mortality as he watches people he has come to know and love die for the cause of defending their beloved city from the evil invaders. Who will survive? What becomes of Memphis? What advice can a now bloated and defeated ghost of Elvis possibly give to the resistance leader that could turn the tide? And, what is the strange red weed that seems to be enveloping the land on the other side of the Mississippi? Finally, with the help of reporter Guy Christian, we get a fatal look at the world as it stands under Martian occupation. b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 Arrow Manga MISS CHEVIOUS: THE ARMAGEDDON PROJECT #2 by Steph Graves The race for the Armageddon Key speeds up as Miss Chevious joins forces with Baron, a federation covert operative, and the mysterious “Voice” that seems to come from nowhere. Elsewhere, Kaisser releases the true power of the Armageddon Gate, but it is not quite what anyone expected... Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 AVATAR PRESS CUDA #0 by Tim Vigil A colossal 80 pages of Tim Vigil and the vicious masked barbarian known as Cuda! Ten years in the making, this is the full, never-before-told story of Cuda’s terrifying origin. Before he became a legendary adventurer, Cuda was an eager, but inexperienced warrior. Then Cuda had his first encounter with black magick, a horrifying and deadly experience that left him scarred for life and forced him to take on the mask that would later become his trademark. This special issue takes place prior to the events of the recent Cuda mini-series and fills in much of the masked barbarian’s history. If you are a fan of dark fantasy, sword and sorcery, or Tim Vigil, this is the must-buy book of the year! Between myth and memory, metal meets magick! Available in Gore and Nude Covers. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 80pg $7.95 GORE—b&w, 80pg $8.95 NUDE—b&w, 80pg (CAUT: 3) $9.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CUDA PORTFOLIO by Tim Vigil This is the highest quality art portfolio put out all year! It features a full-color envelope with a stunning new piece by Vigil. Inside are five full-color art prints lusciously printed on durable cardstock! Printed at super-high resolution, these prints vividly bring the power of Tim Vigil's work to life! Limited to only 1,000 sets. MATURE AUDIENCES Portfolio, FC MSRP: $24.95 ******************* FAUST: BOOK OF M #3 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Full Color! Quinn and Vigil return to conclude this all-new series. M — the god-like evil deity whose behind-the-scenes machinations created the horror and guided the plots of both Faust: Love of the Damned and Faust/777 — has survived for untold centuries. And in that time he has offered his Faustian bargain to many wayward souls. What horrors has he unleashed? What destruction has he been responsible for? Who were the previous incarnations of Faust? This issue brings M’s history right up to the creation of John Jaspers! Limited to 10,000. Also available as an Adult Nude Cover Edition limited to 2,500. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong and Canada. MATURE READERS REG.—FC, 24pg (3 of 3) $3.95 NUDE—FC, 24pg (3 of 3) (CAUT: 3) $6.00 RAZOR THE RAVENING #1 by Christensen, Seifert, & Shaw Avatar’s seductive sirens of the supernatural, The Ravening, have offered Razor a deal: an intimate alliance of mutual interests. Will Razor embrace this power to fight her obsessive crusade, or will she realize it has a price? Intimacy turns to vindictive bloodlust, as The Ravening have to contend with the incredible power they have unleashed...the power of Razor as a vampire! Also available as Previews Exclusive and Bondage Covers. NOTE: The Adult Bondage Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong and Canada. MATURE READERS REG.—FC, 32pg $3.50 PREVIEWS COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 BONDAGE COVER—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 THRESHOLD #20 by Various Kaos Moon returns to the pages of Threshold this month, beautifully illustrated by creator David Boller! The Ravening strike once again, this time with a prelude story that leads into the all-new Ravening mini-series debuting next month. Ravyn and Glyph meet the Tracers, and the Tracers are out for Ravening blood. Art by Jacen Burrows! This issue also sees the conclusion to The Furies “Headhunter” storyline. The killer is revealed, but before he can be brought to justice, the Furies must battle...each other? NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Hong Kong and Canada. MATURE READERS KAOS MOON COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 FURIES COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 RAVENING COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 RAVENING NUDE COVER (CAUT: 3)—b&w, 48pg $6.00 SNOWMAN TP by Matt Martin It is said that to see the Snowman is to die. For generations the hulking, ice-encrusted behemoth has cut a swath of terror through the Americas, seeking vengeance and the fulfillment of an ancient Indian curse. Now Avatar unleashes the Snowman in a killer, squarebound, trade collecting Snowman #0, Snowman: Dead and Dying, and Snowman Squared. MATURE READERS b&w, 128pg $13.95 WIDOW X #5 by Mike Wolfer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.— b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 XXX COVER— b&w, 48pg $6.00 DREAMWALKER AUTUMN LEAVES #1 by Jenni Gregory Karen Brinson is a dreamwalker, navigating her way effortlessly through the dreamscape, visiting the dreams of those around her. It all happens unconsciously. She has little control over where the dreamwalking will take her and what she will see. Sometimes it’s the dream of a friend, sometimes a total stranger. Sometimes it’s absurd. Sometimes it’s a nightmare. While visiting her mother’s dreams, Karen uncovers a family secret...devastating information that makes her question everything she thought she knew. b&w, 32pg $3.00 MARSHALL GODLING OF WAR #1 by Brian Clopper Meet Marshall, a hopeless dreamer, an explorer and adventurer who spends his waking hours dreaming of the things he’ll someday discover and making blueprints of the things he’ll someday build. The complication? Marshall is also the son of the legendary Ares and heir to the mantle of the God of War. Ares has big plans for his son, years of combat training, personally teaching him the techniques of warfare, military strategy, and logistics...until finally the day comes that Ares beams with pride as Marshall inherits his birthright and becomes the new God of War. At least...that’s the plan. b&w, 32pg $3.00 PANDORA: DEVIL’S ADVOCATE #1 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER #1 A Previews Exclusive! Get the already classic David Finch cover in a special prism foil edition limited to only 500 copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) MSRP: $12.95 FAUST BOOK OF M ROYAL BLUE EDITION #1 by Quinn & Vigil The hard-core fans already know, Royal Blue’s are the ultimate collectible! Limited to only 100 copies, this is the rarest version of Quinn and Vigil’s first full-color book! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $75.00 METALLIC BLOODLUST ACTION FIGURES Limited to only 1,000 figures! Hobby Exclusive! Wearing metallic purple costumes and still bearing the blood from their most recent feastings, Ravyn and Glyph, the leaders of the Ravening, come to life with these meticulously sculpted, ultra detailed figures! Wolf, bat, and three weapon accessories included. RAVYN—Figure MSRP: $9.95 GLYPH—Figure MSRP: $9.95 AWESOME COMICS AWESOME CONVENTION SUMMER TOUR BOOK Preview Awesome Entertainment's new comics and upcoming projects for the year 2000 in this rare summer convention tour book! Features work by Alex Ross, Keron Grant, Dan Fraga, Ian Churchill, Rob Liefeld, Jeph Loeb, and Alan Moore! b&w $6.00 LEGEND OF THE DREAMWALK #1 by Fleming, Mychaels, & Parsons An ancient Indian power is reborn! Two scientists left for dead are resurrected by a shaman and granted the power to protect and serve the sanctity of Mother Earth. Ax and Arrow must battle a mysterious group known as The Head, who will abuse Earth's resources for its own malevolent purposes. FC $2.99 GLORY #1 by Alan Moore & Art Thibert Hot on the heals of Supreme: The Return, writer Alan Moore brings his unique and award-winning talent to Awesome's Warrior Princess, Glory! Picking up where Glory #0 left off, this issue finds Glory on Earth, continuing her mission to delve deeper into the mysteries of human life as waitress Gloria West. But what happens when an ancient evil takes advantage of Glory's desire to experience human feelings firsthand... and attempts to trap her in mortal form forever? Find out in the fantastic first issue of this all-new series, as Glory herself learns the stunning secret of "The Seventh Dagger!" Ships with four variant covers! FC $2.99 SUPREME CLASSIC COLLECTED EDITION #1 by Alan Moore & Joe Bennett Alan Moore fans rejoice! You demanded it and here it is! The ultra-rare, impossible-to-find, first two Alan Moore issues of Supreme are collected for the very first time! A terrific jumping-on point for any Alan Moore enthusiast and a great way to introduce readers to Supreme, Alan's most award-winning effort since the Watchmen! FC $5.95 SUPREME: THE RETURN #5 by Alan Moore & Jim Starlin Enter... the Supremium Man! As Darius Dax plots his revenge against Supreme, he stumbles upon a long-forgotten foe from the Platinum Paragon's past — the original Supremium Man! Can even Supreme stop a foe with five different types of Supremium at his command? And since the Supremium Man can trace Supremium and its derivatives... what happens when he goes looking for the Ivory Icon at the offices of Dazzle Comics? Find out in "Suddenly... the Supremium Man!" FC $2.99 WARCHILD: MERLYN #1 by Liefeld, Napton, & Hong The long-awaited sequel to the popular Warchild mini-series is here! When Sword, the knight of destiny and his cyborg ally, Stone are taken prisoner by the powerful Morgana, the young wizard, Merlyn is forced to fight alone against the terror that is the Black Knight! Sci-fi/fantasy adventure at its greatest! Ships with four variant covers! FC $2.99 YOUNGBLOOD #1+ by Moore, Skroce, & Stucker The Awesome Age of Alan Moore continues! This Special Premium Edition contains a brand new exclusive story featuring Twilight and the origin of Youngblood! Ships with a 1-in-4 variant convention cover. Each copy features a gold foil stamped logo! FC $6.00 YOUNGBLOOD #1+ AUTHENTIC ILLUSTRATED EDITION by Moore, Skroce, & Stucker Each Special Convention Edition features an original custom illustration by Youngblood creator Rob Liefeld ! FC $72.00 STAR OF THE MONTH BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TP The classic TV series returns! The epic saga of the ragtag fugitive fleet returns in this story arc taking them to the planet Earth in search of the remnants of the lost thirteenth tribe of man. Apollo has assumed command of the fleet, and the maniacal traitor Baltar and the reptilian Cylons are still hot on their trail! (STAR01474) SC, 7x10, FC $12.95 ******************** BARE BONE STUDIOS GAROU THE LONE WOLF #2 by Purcell, Moya, & Leveaux After defeating the pack, Jon Loop sets out to find his destiny. Garou finds that there are others with Holy quests. But will this Knight in training accept help from a werewolf? Or will their common enemy bring them together? Also, find out more about Garou’s past, and how he became a werewolf. b&w, 32pg $2.00 BASEMENT COMICS CAVEWOMAN MISSING LINK TP SECOND PRINTING by Bradley Walton & Jim Schumaker A rousing adventure story of a jungle woman who — while trying to help an entire time-displaced town survive in the age of dinosaurs — discovers that a legendary creature from the 20th century is lurking in the prehistoric jungle. SC, b&w, 98pg $9.95 KLYDE #1 by Elf A humanoid T Rex, an abominable snowman, demons from hell, and a war between Elf and Budd Root. This is the most bizarre book to ever come out of the Basement! See Klyde as you’ve never seen him before. b&w, 24pg $2.95 BIG BABY COMICS HERO ON A STICK #3 by Lee Beardall Senseless violence erupts at the Garberville county hospital, more aliens appear, and Bobby Pheugo lapses further into depression. Everything is finally coming together. b&w $2.95 BLACK BEAR PRESS MAD MONSTER PARTY #3 by Swanigan, VanWormer, & Nichols The Worldwide Organization of Monsters with retiring Baron Von Frankenstein have all arrived and the party begins. Chaos erupts among the monsters, as Dracula, The Creature, The Werewolf, Dr. Jekyll, The Mummy, The Hunchback, The Invisible Man, and the Frankenstein Monster are out to get Felix. From the publishers of Toon Magazine comes this mini-series adapting the classic Rankin and Bass animated feature, Mad Monster Party! b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BLACK BOAR PRESS SPIRIT OF THE HIGHWAYMAN TP by David Hitchcock In 1739, the village of Autree in England has suffered greatly under a recent tide of lawlessness. So much so that the Squire, Septimus Blenkinsop, has taken on the task of eradicating the problem with his own “Campaign of Justice.” So many have died these months past. Innocents and brigands alike have seen the gallows. And Squire Blenkinsop continues to cast a dark shadow over the village and the whole of England. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 100pg $10.95 BLUE CORN COMICS PEACE PARTY #2 by Schmidt, Dupras, Heike, & Janowsky Surrounded by ruthless killers, Billy and Drew must battle with powers they don’t understand. It’s “Gunfight at the O.K. Corral” with a Native American twist. Plus, meet “The Sampsons,” a takeoff on Fox TV’s favorite family. b&w, 32pg $2.95 BOB BURDEN STUDIOS REID FLEMING T/S The World’s Toughest Milkman will soon team up with Flaming Carrot in an epic cross-over adventure that will have you pondering the very meaning of your existence for years to come. Bob Burden Productions offers this startling t-shirt for the discriminating connoisseur of unabated decadence and oddness. M-XXL $16.95 STRANGLER T/S Dark, ominous, and controversial, The Strangler is the most dreaded and deadly of all the Mysterymen. He’d just as soon kill you as look at you. His motto, “I kill for ice cream” is derived from his days in Vietnam, when his outfit was rewarded with a scoop for every kill scored. He derives his powers of invulnerability and great strength in his hands from an enchanted bunt cake sent to him anonymously in the mail! A true hero for the deranged on this full-color t-shirt! M-XXL $16.95 BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA MAGAZINE VOLUME 2 #1 Those of you who remember the awesome model who was rendered as Luxura on the cover of the very first issue of Vamperotica Magazine will go nuts over this issue, as it kicks off with TIKA as Vamp of the Month. Plus, all new illustrations in the “Art Of Kirk Lindo Gallery Section.” Also available in a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—Magazine, b&w $4.95 NUDE—Magazine, b&w (CAUT: 3) $5.95 VAMPEROTICA COLLECTOR VOLUME 1 This comic is the ultimate source of information on every Vamperotica product ever produced. For those of you out there who are completists, this book will provide valuable information and images to show you exactly which items you need to fully complete your Vamperotica collection. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 VAMPEROTICA DIVIDE AND CONQUER COMMEMORATIVE #1 This special edition is from the original press run of Vamperotica: Divide and Conquer #1. It features a photo cover of Julie Strain as the Vampress Luxura. Also available in a Deluxe Signed Edition. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $5.00 DLX.— b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $7.00 VAMPEROTICA GALLERY #2 Back in Volume 1 #5, the awesome body of April Hunter was introduced as Vamp of the Month. The response from readers was so strong, an entire issue of Vamperotica Gallery is devoted to this stunning lass! Also available as a Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—Magazine, b&w $4.95 NUDE—Magazine, b&w (CAUT: 3) $5.95 CARESS OF THE VAMPIRE UNRATED VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPEROTICA SOUNDTRACK CD This month, Vamperotica makes history with its very first sound track CD! Gothic genius, Jack Maldonado delivers 10 original songs based on Kirk Lindo's horror creation. Tracks include: “Studio-V,” “Dark Underworld,” and “Gothic Grey” based on the classic Luxura & Razor team-up from Vamperotica #25. Dark ballads and heart-pumping beats deliver a CD that you can sink your teeth into! CD MSRP: $12.95 ***************** BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSONS TREEHOUSE OF HORROR #5 by Aragones, Napel, Thompson, & Morrison Chortle with glee as Lisa reduces her high school to rubble while demonstrating her motto of better living through vegetarianism. Frolic amidst tombstones and skeletons in Mexico as the Simpsons live through The Day of the Dead. Gasp in astonishment as the whole family is teleported into the nether regions of space — their only chance of survival resting in the hands of a quick-witted Kwik-E clerk and an articulate cat. FC, 48pg (Note Price) $3.50 BUD PLANT COMIC ART COTTONWOODS by Ray Gotto Special price! Originally published at $14.95! One of the finest sports strips ever to hit the newspapers. Collected from 1955- 1958, these action-filled and well-drawn strips recall the golden days of baseball. Stars include rookie Joe Cotton (the 50s answer to Bo Jackson), his team, and his beloved Candie Lane, as they take the big leagues by storm. Intro by Max Allan Collins. Published by Kitchen Sink in 1991. SC, 8x11, 154pg, b&w SRP: $8.95 THE COWBOY WALLY SHOW GN by Kyle Baker Special price! Originally published at $14.95! One of fandom’s very favorite graphic novels. This legendary “lost graphic novel” was first published by Doubleday in 1988, but wasn’t sold through the comics specialty market. It has since become a highly valued book, sought after by collectors...as well as a hilarious look at Kyle’s brilliant humor. Wally is a con-man of the first order, yet he has a W.C. Fields quality of endearment, as well as the ability to keep surfacing one fiasco after another. He produces a children’s TV show, makes movies, all with wonderful, dry humor. Published by Marlowe in 1996. SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w SRP: $7.95 DINOTOPIA DELUXE by James Gurney Special price! Originally published at $295! Gurney’s first (and so far only) signed, limited edition book. This beautiful volume is bound in leather with gilt titles, enclosed in an extremely heavy slipcase with a “dinosaur skin” finish which matches the book’s endpapers, and a special gold-embossed signature plate. But that is not all! You also receive a separate 18” x 19” print, “Skybax Rider,” also signed by Gurney, with matching number. His prints alone sell for $300 and up! Slipcase SRP: $150.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRATEFUL DEAD COMIX #2-#7, #9 Innovative and imaginative color comics based on Grateful Dead stories and lyrics. Art by top comic artists, including William Stout, Dean Armstrong, Moebius, Nina Paley, Rand Holmes, Terry Laban, Mary Fleener, Reed Waller and Kate Worley, Eriv Vincent, Tim Truman, and others. High-quality paper, very well done. Stunning painted covers. Published by Kitchen Sink, 1991-1993. Books are 7x10/8x11, 32-40pgs. #2-#7—SC, FC SRP: $4.95 #9—SC, FC SRP: $3.95 O/A MARK OF THE DOG GN by Silvio Cadelo Special price! Originally published at $13.95! By Silvio Cadelo (The Romantic Flower), here are four incredible surreal stories about an accused nomad killer who wanders the streets of a futuristic Paris in disguise and uncovers a spate of gruesome murders. Nicely drawn. Published by Catalan in 1991. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC SRP: $5.95 ************************ VIDEO CLIPS GN by Liberatore SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 60pg, PC SRP: $5.00 CALIBER COMICS ACHERON: FATE'S PAWN #1 by Allan Ditzig & Brad Garneau Acheron is a being mired in a fantastical world blending elements of fantasy with science, myth with legend, war with destruction. He is one of the most powerful soldiers in an unending war between Order and Chaos, yet he is also a victim. With no free will of his own, he must serve a never-ending string of masters. Much like a "genie in the bottle," Acheron is a slave to whomever possesses his lifeline... a gemstone decreed by the Fates as the instrument that controls the great power of Acheron. Mixing deities from both the Celtic and Greek mythologies, Acheron: Fate's Pawn is a three-issue limited series introducing readers to the world of The Ether Void, the Fates, the Mog Emoreth, Macha the demi-goddesses of war, the Reavers, and the tragedy of Acheron! b&w, 32pg $2.95 KILROY: THE ORIGIN by Joe Pruett & Don Kramer Caliber Core. Finally! The origin of the mysterious enigma known only as Kilroy… and it's not what you expect! What happens when the most powerful being on Earth loses his mind? Unable to distinguish between good and evil, Kilroy rampages through the realms of madness and reality. And if that wasn't bad enough, Camille Colleran, the woman that both Kilroy and Dan Bolin love, has been kidnapped, and Kilroy, Dan and Raven, Inc. must invade one of the world's most heavily-defended places to free her — the Pentagon! Plus, wait until you see who's been behind it all! Will Kilroy finally regain his sanity, or will he slip even further away from his humanity? This issue promises to answer all your questions and still have you begging for more! You'll never look at Kilroy the same way again! One-shot. b&w, 48pg $4.95 KILROY IS HERE: PRIDE, PREJUDICE, AND PERSECUTION GRAPHIC NOVEL by Joe Pruett & Mike Perkins Ripped from today's headlines! Unable to stand by and watch the continuing genocide of the innocent citizens of war-torn Sarajevo, Kilroy desperately attempts to aid the unjustly persecuted victims of this great human tragedy. "Pride, Prejudice, and Persecution" examines this heart-wrenching episode of human suffering and destruction through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl; the editor of Sarajevo's only surviving newspaper; a French United Nations soldier; and a global news network employee on assignment in Bosnia-Herzegovina. One of the most acclaimed stories in the Kilroy saga is finally collected into one volume! SC, 7x10, 70pg, b&w $6.95 MAGUS: THE ENLIGHTENED ONE by Reed, Brasfield, Ng, & Sprecher Caliber Core. Magus must decide if he should forsake his quiet vow of peace and strike out against the evil king, or keep his promise to Beezlebub. What chance does he have against the sadistic Al-Haquat who tortures the mage servants known as "the Enlightened Ones?" Plus, many of the secrets that define the mysterious personage of Magus stand to be revealed. Who is the Magus? First known in history and religion as Simon Magus, the magician who attempted to usurp the apostles of Jesus, Magus has become the supreme immortal of the Caliber Core Universe. Other secrets revealed here are his first encounter with Saint Germaine, his decision to father a child, Lilith, and the many myths that surround this being who has over the centuries managed to develop his own religious cult. This special one-shot has all the answers! b&w, 48pg $4.95 NEGATIVE BURN GRAB BAG Five different issues of the award-winning anthology series, and at least one issue will be signed by popular creator Joe Pruett (Magneto Rex, Gen13, Cable). Negative Burn ran for 50 issues and last year celebrated its landmark fifth anniversary. Over its five year history, Negative Burn not only won numerous industry awards, but was the home to some of the most innovative and respected creators in comics today. Pack (x5) $10.00 SAINT GERMAINE: FALSTAFF by Gary Reed & James Lyle Caliber Core. One of Caliber's most critically-acclaimed series returns! Saint Germaine shows the old and decrepit Casanova a tale of true sadness, that of Falstaff, the vagabond mentor of Henry V. Continuing the series of Saint Germaine one-shots, this special also hints at the hidden mystery of Saint Germaine's true purpose. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CARTOON BOOKS STUPID, STUPID RAT TAILS: THE ADVENTURES OF BIG JOHNSON BONE #1 by Jeff Smith & Tom Sniegoski The first Bone prequel! Readers can look forward to lots of humor, fantasy, and surprises on this wild journey and may even encounter some familiar faces. Are Fone Bone and his cousins retracing the steps of their ancestors? Find out in this new Bone mini-series! b&w $2.95 WARRIOR THORN LIMITED EDITION COLD-CAST STATUE The first-ever, limited edition statue featuring Thorn in an action pose! Poised for battle, she’s ready to spring upon the mighty kingdok or whoever dares to accost her with her sword raised. The arm and the sword for this remarkable statue is sculpted in real pewter. This figure was designed by Bone creator Jeff Smith and animator Jennifer Oliver and sculpted in scale with the other characters in the Bone cold-cast statue series and is placed on a sculpted base. (CAUT: 4) Statue $124.95 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH BONE VOL. 5 ROCKJAW, MASTER OF THE EASTERN BORDER SC by Jeff Smith Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. This ultimate presentation of the Bone cousins’ adventures is a perfect gift for adults and children alike! (STAR07933) b&w, 144pg $14.95 *************** CATFISH COMICS SINNAMON SAGA #2 by Angelo Furlan & Nick Poliwko Years in the waiting! Finally, the wraps are taken off Sinnamon's origin! The fine folks at the Facility lay bare most of Cindy Canyon's secrets, and at the same time reveal the story behind their own organization. Terror-Dawn flies free, Joan of Arc gets "rescued," the Sinnamon Grrls break heads, and the Countess Mysiah cuts loose and displays her true power. As for Sinnamon... well, just where is she? What is happening to her? Will she ever be the same? You won't believe what happens to her costume — another comic book first! If that wasn't enough, a special back-up story features the jungle queen Sinn-Dy in savage action against the Bronze Bobcat! Quarterly. b&w, 32pg $2.75 CHAOS! COMICS ARMAGEDDON #1 by Pulido & Kaminski, & L. Ross; Colored by Starlight Runner This is the storyline that Chaos! has been building up to for five years! There's no place to run, no place to hide. Dread reigns over all as Armageddon, the Father of Fear, arrives on Earth to begin his preparation for the extinction of all that exists! Characters will live. Characters will die. No one is safe as an enemy as old as the universe itself — and deadlier than Lucifer himself! — arrives! Is there any hope of stopping it? Starring Lady Death, Evil Ernie, Chastity, Bedlam, the Chosen, and many more! Who will live? Who will die? The waiting is over — the End is here! (ARM10) FC (1 of 4) $2.95 ARMAGEDDON #1 PREMIUM EDITION A breathtaking and seductive alternate cover edition by hot, up-and-coming artist, Ivan Reis! Limited to just 3,000 copies! (ARM1P) FC (1 of 4) $9.99 UNDERTAKER #7 by Beau Smith & Manny Clark; colored by Jason Jensen The lines of power have been drawn — now come the repercussions of the Undertaker's unholy alliance with his new ally. Does this overload the power shift to the Undertaker, or does it give The Embalmer the motivation to reveal his own hidden power and secret allies? Undertaker #7 introduces the worst of the Dark Souls — Soulvex, the product of The Embalmer's sinister Druid experiments to make a master Dark Soul. The accumulation of the very worst sinners and killers in the history of mankind, Soulvex has targeted The Undertaker as the focus of his hate. Can he survive the worst of the Dark Souls? Rest in Peace! REGULAR COVER—FC (#WU070) $2.95 PHOTO COVER—FC (#WU07P) $2.95 MANKIND #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Steven Grant & Jerry Beck You’ve seen him in the pages of The Undertaker and in the WWF ring — now Mankind stars in his own special from Chaos! Comics and the WWF! Limited to just 3,000 copies, this Premium edition of Mankind #1 features an incredible cover by none other than Dwayne (Spawn) Turner and Danny (Spawn) Miki! Have a nice day...! FC $10.00 LADY DEATH: JUDGMENT WAR PRELUDE by Kaminski, Reis, & Pimmitel; colored by Roy Young The story Chaos! readers have been demanding! On the eve of war, after years of separation, Lady Death and Evil Ernie are reunited — will this be a joyous occasion, a celebration — or will it be a doomed meeting of these dark final days?! Meanwhile, in Lady Death’s absence, the battle between the hordes of Hell and the hosts of Heaven rages out of control — with the Earth itself as their battlefield! This issue leads directly into the epic, Lady Death: Judgment War premiering next month! (LJWOP) FC $2.95 PURGATORI: GODDESS RISING #4 by Marc Andreyko & Mike Deodato, Jr. Purgatori, the vampire Goddess, is about to fulfill the prophecy of her armies darkening the skies. But a foe disguised as an ally turns on her. Who is it, and can she survive and overcome? And to complicate matters, Purgatori is attacked by blood-crazed Valkyries, the demon blade nightmare, and Lady Death’s... father! The blood-soaked conclusion to this landmark series will leave you breathless! (PGR40) FC (4 of 4) $2.95 INSANE CLOWN POSSE: RAZE THE DESERTZ OF GLASS by Jesse McCann & Rob Brown Something bad is happening in the Arizona deserts... something wild and dangerous. A group of self-taught and out-of-control scientists calling themselves "The Solution," are destroying small desert towns one by one. The spirits of the Dark Carnival summon The Wicked Clownz, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, to put an end to The Solution's ghoulish activities. The Clownz are more than happy to oblige, but a pair of warriors stand in their way: a being known as Malison the Walking Curse, and a mercenary priest called Grant. Malison and Grant are engaged in a battle-to the-death, and The Insane Clown Posse find themselves caught right in the middle! (ICPDG) MATURE READERS FC $2.95 CHAOS! SHIELD VINYL WINDOW DECAL Show the world that you're a Chaos! Fiend through and through with this 5" diameter Chaos! shield static cling! Instantly recognizable throughout all comicdom as the symbol for “Where Darkness Dwells,” this gem on the window of your ride will identify you as one of the loyal, twisted, Chaos! Fiends! Celebrate the darkness! (XSVD1) Decal $6.00 LADY DEATH: ARMAGEDDON STICKER It's the end of the world and we feel sin-sational! Celebrate the end of the millennium Chaos!-style with this exclusive four- color Lady Death: Armageddon logo sticker, perfect for skateboards, bumpers, helmets or wherever you want to show the world you know when and where it's all gonna end! (ARMS1) Sticker $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A UNDERTAKER #1 LIMITED FOIL STAMPED EDITION This Limited Foil Stamped First Edition features the original cover art, with a special foil stamp in the lower right hand corner with the words, “Ltd. First Edition.” Now fans of the comic and the character can collect the story that started the series, and which is currently sold out across the nation. FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A EVIL ERNIE: STRAIGHT TO HELL #3 Featuring the first appearance of Chastity! (ESH30) FC $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A EVIL ERNIE SERIES II TRADING CARD BOX Co-starring Lady Death, Evil Ernie lights up the night with this first-ever “glow-in-the-dark” 100- chromium card set! Look for 5 super-chromium insert cards, contests to win original art, and randomly inserted autographed cards! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Quantities extremely limited! (ERSCS) Box MSRP: $50.00 O/A CAST OF CHAOS! TRADING CARDS BOX This 90-card series from the fiends at Chaos! and Krome features incrdible cards by artist extraordinaire Jim Balent and marker madman Jason Jensen! The cards contain important character and background information for all Chaos fiends. In addition, you will find first appearances of upcoming cast members and a glimpse of ultimate battles that are soon to come! This series is also a featured item for Chaos! Comics's Omega Edition contest! Subsets include "Lady & Cast," "Chaos! Lords," "Arch Dukes of Hell," "Vampires," and more. 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Limited quantities! (XCCCS) Box MSRP: $50.00 *********************** CHEMICAL BRAIN COMICS MY LIFE WITH EDDIE VEDDER #3 by Bones Political correctness gets thrown out the window as our two slacker protagonists Steve and Sean decide to throw a party at Steve’s grandparents’ house. While the old farts are away, the band Korn stops by, the house gets trashed, and more girls lose their tops and panties than ships have sunk in the Bermuda triangle. Also, more music reviews and social commentary from that crazy nut Bones, and Marilyn Manson speaks up about Chemical Brain Comics. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 CHERRY COMICS CHERRY COLLECTION REPRINT #1 by Larry Welz SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 128pg (Note Price) $16.00 CHIBI-POP MANGA CHIBI-POP MANGA VOLUME 2 #2 In Biography Monologue, young prince Shakura was abandoned by his mother and then adopted by the neighboring clan as their new heir. He is now a gifted adult, highly skilled in the magical arts, but lonely. Under his stepfather's orders, he undertakes a journey and, along the way, meets a band of new friends that changes his life. Other continuing stories include: Fubuki the Female Ninja, Artifacts Breaker, the cybertale of Nagi and The Adventures of Tokyo Kid. In “Hey Japan,” we visit anime stores and ask the Japanese fan on the street what manga they read. The “CosPlay” section features Japanese anime fans dressed up as their favorite anime characters. MATURE READERS Magazine, 72pg, b&w $3.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #77 Elvira’s war with W.H.I.S.P.E.R. leads her to the Italy, where she faces a troupe of killer zombies, and her only ally is the undead Flint Westwood. It’s all in “Rome on the Range!” by Frank Strom, Ronn Sutton, and Loula Lachance. Also, Elvira gets entangled in a tiff between Sublima the Teenage Wench and her talking cat Winston in “Cat on a Wire,” by Jo Duffy, Al Bigley, and Mike Manley. b&w, 32pg $2.50 SOULSEARCHERS #38 Mystic Grove’s “HorrorFest” kicks into high gear, but a sinister plot by the mayor’s forces threatens the future of Soulsearchers — and an unhappy Peterson may pay a startling price for defending his friends! Don’t miss “On the Skids!” by Peter David with Richard Howell with a special art job by SS favorite Nell Vokes, with a carnival of a cover by Amanda Conner and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 CLUB 408 GRAPHICS TIMESPELL #4 by Rich Henn & Russ Colchamiro A message written in blood that dates back thousands of years is the only clue that links Gillespie, Fat Eddie, and Steele. Can McMurphy solve the riddle, or will he die trying? Plus, the truth behind the mysterious Joshua Steele is revealed, and Harold Gillespie (The Cradle Robber) returns in "Childermas." This issue wraps up the first story arc and lays the groundwork for issues #5-8. Painted cardstock cover by Brian Rood. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 TIMESPELL SIGNED COLLECTOR PACK With the first issue already in its 3rd printing, here is your opportunity to get the first three chapters of this supernatural thriller! Signed by creators Rich Henn & Russ Colchamiro, this collector pack is extremely limited. Features Timespell: Director’s Cut #1, Timespell #2 and #3. MATURE READERS Pack (x3), 32pg, b&w $6.00 COLONIA PRESS COLONIA #3 by Jeff Nicholson Nominated for two 1999 Eisner Awards! No more smooth sailing for Jack as he experiences his first boarding party. Also, Adarro, the old man-of-fish, arranges for Jack to meet the eerie mermaid Teela. The question of how our trio from Massachusetts got to be in the world of Colonia will be answered. Don't miss this pivotal issue! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COLONIA #1 by Jeff Nicholson In the opener, young Jack and his two uncles find themselves beached upon a landscape of perplexing alternative history, early American folklore, and lively sea mythology. Suitable reading for children, yet substantive enough for adults. b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A COLONIA #2 by Jeff Nicholson Jack meets a peculiar Norwegian colonist named Kelsey during his adventure aboard the pirate ship of Anne Reed and Bonnie O'Malley. Aside from the unpleasant prospect of spending his summer vacation in enforced labor, there's also the matter of arriving in the waters of the dreaded fin-men, and keeping duck soup off the menu. b&w, 32pg $2.95 *************** COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND Be sure to check out this month’s APPAREL section for the Neil Gaiman Guardian Angel T-Shirt! Also, check out the COMICS section for Westhampton House’s Neil Gaiman’s Gods & Tulips, and Peregrine Entertainment’s Independent Voices #2. Both of these comics benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! *************** COMIC CAVALCADE RAZOR/WARRIOR NUN COMMEMORATIVE EDITION The legendary first meeting of the Angel in Black and the Nun with a Gun! This exclusive special edition of London Night’s Razor/Warrior Nun is a first printing, features a brand new cover, and is limited to only 2,000 copies. Cover by Jude Millien FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 LETHAL STRYKE COMMEMORATIVE #1/2 Don’t miss this special edition of the first printing, first issue of Stryke’s own series. It features a killer bullet-hole die cut cover and is limited to just 2,000 copies. Cover by Jude Millien. FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 CAVEWOMAN: RAIN VARIANT #8 The rarest Cavewoman variant to date! This special cover on the final Caliber issue is limited to only 750 copies. Cover by Budd Root. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $7.95 KAOS MOON VARIANT #3 David Boller’s luciously drawn series has won fans the world over. Now is your chance to get this stunning variant cover that is limited to only 750 copies. Cover by David Boller. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $7.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY PARA TROOP #0 by Miers & Birdsong Para Troop ceases to exist as Willow rakes a wild romp through time, exploring her own past and upsetting a predestined future with her unpredictable charm. But is she destined to annihilate the world, as foretold, or will she simply turn it inside out and upside down? Don’t miss this super size 48-page spectacular Issue Zero of the critically acclaimed Para Troop. b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $3.95 CPM MANGA DARK ANGEL #5 by Kia Asamiya Another opponent enters the fray. Mounted upon his armored steed, Pan comes to settle an old rivalry with the Red Phoenix. Dark comes face to face with this new threat, but what course of action will he chose? Will he chose honor and fight Pan or will he chose loyalty and save the life of the dying Kyo? Original story and art. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #4 by Kia Asamiya Just as the crew is starting to click, the Jupiterians attack! Yurika scrambles to the bridge to take charge but continues to meet with opposition. Tempers flare as senior Navy members question her leadership abilities. Time is running out as the Jupiterians approach and countless lives hang in the balance. Who will relent? This issue will feature a variant cover by Jeff Matsuda! b&w, 32pg $2.95 CALL ME PRINCESS #5 by Tomoko Taniguchi The love triangle becomes a square! Maki confronts Mako and makes her feelings for Yo very clear. Mako tries to explain the situation, but Maki will not compromise. Their friendship is put to the test and Mako may be forced to chose between them. Does her relationship with Yo mean more to her than her friendship with Maki? b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #7 by Akihiro Ito Kicking off an all new storyline! The first six issues of Geobreeders served as individual introductions to the characters, but now we see how they work together as a team. As Taba and Takami relax on a rainy afternoon, they are visited by the mysterious young girl who has been following them. The young girl is indeed a cat phantom, but is she friend or foe? The answer to that question draws the Kagura Security team into a finely woven web of mystery and intrigue that starts right here! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE LADY OF PHARIS #6 by Ryo Mizuno & Akihiro Yamada The horned god appears and puts the warriors of Lodoss to their ultimate test! Will their combined powers be enough to stand up to this all-powerful monstrosity? Things take a turn for the worse as Beld is the first to fall! And just who is this nameless female warrior, and does she have Lodoss’ best interests in mind? b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH #11 by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi Karla has identified the weaknesses of all our heroes and used these faults to finally capture them. With all threats to her plans now at bay, Karla puts the final motions in action in her quest to rule Lodoss. As Parn, Deedlit, and Ghim plot to escape, Karla raises an army of undead skeletons. Will they and the others be able to free themselves in time to try and stop Karla’s newest evil machinations? b&w, 32pg $2.95 ******************* Be sure to check out the Record of Lodoss War videos in this month’s VIDEOS SECTION! ******************* CPM Manga X UROTSUKIDOJI : RETURN OF THE CHOJIN #1 by Toshio Maeda 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 CROSS PLAINS COMICS RED SONJA: DEATH IN SCARLET #1 Red Sonja returns in a limited comic book series. From out of Red Sonja’s past comes a mysterious foe who is destined to make comic book history. Has Sonja finally met her match in fighting skills and fury from this dark warrior woman who claims “Red Sonja Must Die?” The tale is told by Roy Thomas, the man who introduced Red Sonja to Conan the Barbarian, and is illustrated by top artist Steve Lightle who also did the magnificent cover. PC, 32pg $2.95 RED SONJA: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF A SHE-DEVIL VOLUME 1 A 192-page collection of the classic Red Sonja stories, many of them featuring Conan the Barbarian. The stories, presented in chronological order, have never been collected before. The creative talent on this book reads liks a who’s who of comics: Roy Thomas, Barry Windsor-Smith, John Buscema, Esteban Maroto, Neal Adams, Howard Chaykin, Dick Giordano, Alfredo Alcazar, and more. This trade paperback tells the tales, among others, of Red Sonja’s origin, her first meeting with Conan, and it ends with her revenge on the man who raped her. TP, 192pg, PC $19.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI FAN 1999 FAN CLUB STARTER PACK Here’s your chance to join the Shi fan club. Starter packs include the following: autographed Shi collectible comics signed by Billy Tucci; Shi - Art of War Tour Book; Shi Mega Chromium Preview Card plus one Bonus Comic; Registration Card; Membership Card; “Shi Happens” Pin; Welcome Letter from Tucci; convention pricing incentives for fan club members; an exclusive Shi Card Game card provided by Thunder Castle Games; and while supplies last, a free movie t-shirt featuring the film star Tia Carrere. Pack $24.99 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS KANE #26 by Paul Grist Detective Kane fights for his life in the hospital after being attacked by the mystery hitman known only as The Blind Man. Detective Kate Felix hunts the would-be killer without much success. The only man she can turn to for help is the crime boss of New Eden, Oscar Drake. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #2 (Feb99) b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KANE BOOK 3: HISTORIES by Paul Grist Collecting issues #9-12 of the Eisner-nominated series, this book explores the background of Oscar Darke, the Crime Lord of New Eden. Following an attempt on Oscar's life, Detective Kane is charged with finding the would-be assassin before a full- scale gang war hits the city streets. (CAUT: 4) SC, 136pg, b&w $12.50 ****************** DAY ONE COMICS ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS #5 by Steve Conley Featuring a Dave Dorman cover. In the 1950s, NASA launched a small monkey named Gordo into space and that little chimp became the first primate astronaut to escape Earth's atmosphere. Sadly, he and his ship were lost in the Atlantic…or so NASA would have us believe! Now, 80 years later, Earth finds itself the target of nefarious simian schemes and the name Gordo will strike terror into the hearts of humanity. Well, as best as a little monkey can. b&w, 40pg $2.95 DIVA CENTRAL CITY #1 by Saya Urabe A sci-fi manga epic set I 1168 AD — eleven hundred years after nuclear war has destroyed the Earth's eco system. This is the tale of Central City, now back to a 20th Century level of technology, but not like the 20th century anymore. The computer system still runs the city, but humanity is developing special powers… (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w $5.00 DRAWN & QUARTERLY THE EXTENDED DREAM OF MR. D. TRADE PAPERBACK by Max For the first time ever, this fascinating story by Harvey-nominated cartoonist Max is being collected together in a beautifully designed new trade paperback! After the main character, Christopher D., collapses and is brought to a hospital ward, the story here unfolds in a series of his vivid dreams over a period of 40 days of unconsciousness. The dreams themselves reveal an integral part of Mr. D.'s character, and ultimately shed light on his initial breakdown. Max has created breathtaking gouache- painted covers and endpapers especially for this edition, and this book will serve as an excellent introduction to the work of this master cartoonist. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 LOUIS RIEL # 2 by Chester Brown The second installment in the ten-issue mini-series on the life of this fascinating 19th century figure. This issue begins as Louis Riel, the leader of the French-speaking Metis people, takes a small group of pro-Canadian English-speaking men prisoner in a fort. One of the prisoners, Doc Schultz, ultimately escapes and manages to gather yet another small army to fight Riel and his "half-breeds," and to free the other compatriots. The conflict now seemingly escalates beyond control, resulting in the first bloodshed of what was to be called "The Red River Rebellion.". b&w, 24pg, (2 of 10) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MY NEW YORK DIARY HC by Julie Doucet Presenting Julie Doucet's longest and most ambitious story in one beautifully produced cloth-bound hardcover edition. The New York Diary documents in compelling and graphic detail the events in Doucet's life during a six-month period in 1991 when she packed her bags and moved to New York. Waiting for her in anticipation was her new boyfriend, an aspiring cartoonist himself who took Julie into his upper west side apartment. The excitement of this new beginning was short-lived; gradually, her boyfriend's over-bearing jealousy became more evident, and the confines of her surroundings slowly became more suffocating. (STAR09393) MATURE READERS HC, 104, b&w $24.95 DYNAMIC FORCES Each Dynamic Forces Exclusive Alternate Cover Edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Even the unsigned versions have all the special packaging you're used to in Dynamic Forces limited edition autographed comics! Alternates for Everyone FRANK MILLER’S SIN CITY STRIPTEASE LITHO by Frank Miller Exclusively drawn by Frank Miller especially for the gold foil effect. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity, as this is a true collector’s item. This piece is only available through Dynamic Forces and will not be available or published anywhere else! Also available signed by Frank Miller. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph $50.00 SGN.—Lithograph $89.95 DREAMS OF THE DARKCHYLDE #0 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER GOLD FOIL EDITION by Randy Queen & Brandon Peterson This all-new adventure debut features gorgeous artwork by Brandon Peterson. This special #0 serves as a prelude to the upcoming issue #1 launching the new series with electrifying new stories of Ariel Chylde written by series creator Randy Queen! Rounding out the issue is a sketchbook section featuring Peterson’s computer painted images of Ariel and a sneak peek at upcoming Darkchylde toys. Also available signed by ol’ bad boy Brando. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $10.00 SGN.—FC $19.95 DARKCHYLDE ‘99 SUMMER SWIMSUIT DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER GOLD FOIL EDITION With a DF exclusive alternate cover by the man himself . . . Randy Queen! This delightful comic has beautiful artwork featuring Ariel (Dark) Chylde in some very attractive positions by some of the hottest artists in the comics industry from Jim Lee to the man himself . . . creator Randy Queen. This issue is HOT! HOT! HOT! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 CRIMSON #12 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER GOLD FOIL The wait is finally over, as the truth about Lisseth will be revealed in this anniversary issue! Find out why Lisseth has been appearing in Alex’s dreams over the last year, and what her role in the Crimson mythos will be! And the best part about this golden issue is, the DF Exclusive alternate cover is drawn by Crimson creator Humberto Ramos himself! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES PREMIERE CRIMSON #1 SHOTGUN SEPTEMBER PACKAGE Created exclusively for Dynamic Forces by Humberto Ramos working with Jae Lee to create the alternate cover. And as a part of our Shotgun September promotion, Dynamic Forces is adding a free surprise extra comic with every package! Limited quantities. Set (x2) $10.00 DANGER GIRL COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME #1 REFRACTO COVER Limited to 500 copies. FC $15.95 COOL CLIFFHANGER SHOTGUN SEPTEMBER PACKAGE Featuring two ultra cool limited Cliffhanger Comics in this sizzlin’ starter package! And for a Shotgun September starter bonus, fans will also receive two additional limited edition alternate cover comics at no extra cost! What a way to "fall into Fall"! Limited quantities available. Set (x4) $12.95 ARMAGEDDON #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Drawn by superstar artist Jae Lee. Also available signed by Chaos! founder Brian Pulido. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 SGN.—FC $19.95 CHASTITY #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER SHOTGUN SEPTEMBER PACKAGE Drawn by Mike Wieringo, and as a part of DF’s Shotgun September promotion, this comic will come with an additional random Chaos! comic at no extra charge. (CAUT: 2) Set (x2) $6.95 LIONHEART LETHAL DOUBLE PACKAGE This package includes the Dynamic Forces Lionheart #1 and the exclusive Euro Cover edition, along with two bonus DF limited comics. Set (x4) $16.75 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #1 LIMITED SUNBURST COVER FC $10.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER SIGNED Signed by writer Christopher Golden! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 DEITY: REVELATIONS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE SHOTGUN SEPTEMBER SPECIAL SET To celebrate the Hot Summer of '99, here’s the DF September Starter package which will feature three random DF exclusive random alternate covers including Gold Foil covers. Not only will you not have to scour the country for these ultra cool alternate covers, they’ll actually be delivered to your door courtesy of your local retailer and DF. What a way to end the summer! Set (x3) $12.95 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA TOUR BOOK DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE LIMITED BIKINI COVER FC (Note Price) $6.95 CHASSIS #0 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL ALTERNATE COVER Cover by Randy (Witchblade) Green. (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DARKCHYLDE SKETCHBOOK DF EXCLUSIVE: SHOTGUN SEPTEMBER SPECIAL Order a copy of the Sketchbook to see how master Randy Queen comes up with some of his cool concepts, and you will receive a second special limited edition alternate comic as a Shotgun September Special! Set (x2) $6.95 BUFFY ACTION FIGURE SIGNED Signed by sculptor Clayton Moore! (CAUT: 2) Figure $29.95 ANGEL ACTION FIGURE SIGNED Signed by sculptor Clayton Moore! (CAUT: 2) Figure $29.95 DC Signed Comics DAY OF JUDGMENT #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Steve Mitchell. Limited quantities. (CAUT: 2) FC $17.95 BATMAN BEYOND #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Hillary J. Bader! Limited quantities. (CAUT: 2) FC $16.99 SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS HARDCOVER SIGNED Signed by writer Jeph Loeb with artist Tim Sale! Limited to 1,500. (CAUT: 2) HC, FC $59.95 SUPERMAN/SAVAGE DRAGON: METROPOLIS SIGNED Signed by artist Jon Bogdanove. Limited to 2,500. (CAUT: 2) FC $18.95 JLA: SUPERPOWER SIGNED Signed by artist Scott Eaton. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 MORE SECRET ORIGINS: 80-PAGE GIANT REPLICA EDITION SIGNED Signed by Gil Kane with Shelly Moldoff. (CAUT: 2) FC $59.95 BALL AND CHAIN #1 SIGNED Signed by writer/creator Scott Lobdell. Limited quantities. (CAUT: 2) FC $15.95 SUPERMAN #150 SIGNED Signed by writer Dan Jurgens with artist Joe Rubinstein. Limited quantities. (CAUT: 2) FC $24.95 GLORY #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER – The new #1 issue of this glorious ongoing series from Awesome Comics with an alternate cover exclusive to Dynamic Forces by Jae Lee. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 WARCHILD: MERLIN #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Cover art by painter John Estes. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 GLORY #0 DF EXCLUSIVE "EURO-SKETCH" COVER – Signed by artist and Glory designer Brandon Peterson! Limited to 2,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 FIVE STAR AWESOME STARTER SET This package features five Awesome alternate cover comics! This package will have such stellar comics as a Glory limited edition cover, a Coven limited edition cover, and three other randomly inserted limited edition cover comics! And as an added bonus, one of the two surprise comics will be a hard-to-get "Chrome" edition! Don't miss out on this tremendous starter set! (CAUT: 2) Set (x5) $19.95 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EDDIE CAMPBELL'S BACCHUS #47 by Eddie Campbell The final part of "The Picture of Doreen Grey" in which Joe Theseus meets God, and then God exits leaving Joe to mind the store. There's no hope for any of us! Plus, brand-new Alec MacGarry stories that will put a spring into your step or send you back to bed in despair, depending on Eddie's state of mind at their writing. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EDDIE CAMPBELL’S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUME 1 by Eddie Campbell Eddie Campbell’s complex tragedy featuring Bacchus, the ancient, run-down God of Wine; Joe Theseus; and the crazy and cool Eyeball Kid is featured in these black-and-white trade paperbacks which reprint, in order, all the Bacchus stories to date. (STAR01510) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96-128pg, b&w $9.95 EGMONT FLEETWAY 2000 AD #1159-1163 Future lawman Judge Dredd leads the fight to regain control of Mega-City One from crime boss Nero Narcos and his robotic army in "Endgame," by John Wagner and various artists. (Part of the "Doomsday Scenario" also appearing in Judge Dredd Magazine, although it also serves as an independent story). Plus, Papal exorcist Devlin Waugh refuses to save the planet even as Armageddon approaches in "Reign of Frogs" by John Smith and Steve Yeowell; 27th Century swashbuckler Nikolai Dante returns for a new story "The Courtship of Jena Makarov" by Robbie Morrison and Simon Fraser; and more from Downlode Tales and Pulp Science Fiction. Weekly. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #58 Mega-City One fights back against the tyranny of crime boss Nero Narcos and his robotic army in part three of "Doomsday" by John Wagner and Mike Collins. Plus, a rare Dredd newspaper strip adventure, and another installment from the Vertigo series Preacher by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 52pg $6.95 EL CAPITAN AMY RACECAR COLOR SPECIAL #2 by David Lapham Ripped from the pages of Stray Bullets, She’s back, in her second full-color extravaganza, and this time, she’s in Outer Space! With her trusty Space Dog and her friend, William Holden (who looks strangely like Orson from Stray Bullets), Amy Racecar sets out on a mission to save the universe from the evil Space Monster Armada, and also to find out what the heck they did with the Earth! Don’t miss the most insane Amy story yet! It’s out there. Waaay out there, and it’s in color! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AMY RACECAR COLOR SPECIAL #1 by David Lapham Eisner Nominee! When Amy Racecar decides to take a vacation, millions of rabid Amy fans set off on the world's largest crime spree. But when the government puts a bazillion-dollar price tag on Amy's head, her fans have to decide whether they really "like" Amy or just want to "be like" Amy. Features full-painted cover by Sarah Dyer. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 ****************** AMY RACECAR LIMITED EDITION PRINT SIGNED AND NUMBERED A big, beautiful 24” x 32” silk-screened print of Amy Racecar in a real metal-flake spacesuit! A beautiful color-blended space background gives each poster its own unique look! Each one is signed and numbered by creator David Lapham. Limited to 750. Print, 24x32, FC $50.00 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS ALLEY CAT #1 SUPER-SEXY VARIANT COVER From the minds behind Lady Pendragon, Avengelyne and Deity comes a new, red hot scorcher! Get the limited variant of this sexy comic featuring a photo cover of actress, model and former Playmate Alley Baggett! FC $10.00 BATTLE CHASERS #6 VARIANT COVER Joe Madureira's Battle Chasers blazed a new path for comic books and collectors love it! This must-have variant of issue six sports a super-rare "virgin" Monica cover by Adam Warren! FC $10.00 BUFFY SET It's the perfect set! Get the extremely collectible first two issues of Buffy, both in rare variant photo cover editions. Contains the Gold Logo Photo cover variants for Buffy The Vampire Slayer #1 & Buffy the Vampire Slayer #2 (exlusive variant). Set (x2) $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER TV GUIDE This copy of TV Guide contains a 5-page mini-strip of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This unique story appears nowhere else in Buffy continuity. Plus, fans get the collectible signature of Buffy writer Christopher Golden! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Digest $10.00 O/A DANGER GIRL #5 EXCLUSIVE VARIANT COVER It's dangerous to be this sexy and this popular! Catch the variant cover of Scott Campbell's Danger Girl — the hottest of the hot! Fans everywhere want more of Abbey and her gal pals! Give it to them with this exclusive variant. FC $9.95 ***************************** DARKCHYLDE 98 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER In 1998 Randy Queen returned to his acclaimed Darkchylde miniseries with Darkchylde: The Legacy. The first hint of that much anticipated project came in the form of the Darkchylde Preview featuring the very first sketch art to be released. That limited edition book is still available here in the exclusive gold foil logo edition! FC $9.95 HERCULES LEGENDARY JOURNEYS #3 GOLD VARIANT PHOTO COVER Featuring the comic debuts of Xena and Gabrielle! This gold variant photo cover is very rare. FC $9.95 HULK #1 GOLD FOIL VARIANT A new start for the rampaging adventures of the gamma-powered giant, the Hulk. This gold foil cover debut issue is from comics legend John Byrne and artist fave Ron Garney. Limited to 10,000. FC $9.95 RISING STARS #1 SUPER-RARE VARIANT Rising Stars, the new comic book sensation by sci-fi giant and Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski, gets a super-rare variant cover that fans will have to have. Produced as a direct market incentive issue, this variant is now available on a strictly limited basis. Supplies may be allocated! Includes art by rising super-star Keu Cha. FC $10.00 SPIDER-MAN #1/2 It's a death-defying adventure for Marvel's hottest property in this Special Wizard Edition by Tom DeFalco and Rick Leonardi. Spidey is pitted against the Green Goblin, but isn't the Goblin dead? Then that must mean Spidey is... it couldn't be, could it? Get a peek at an all-new web slinger! FC $10.00 STAR WARS #0 RARE FOIL COVER The original charm and adventure of Star Wars is captured again for hungry fans in our exclusive variant Star Wars #0! This super-rare story, written by Roy Thomas and long-time favorite, the late Archie Goodwin, was originally a limited mail-order incentive issue. But the exclusive gold foil logo cover variant by artist Dave Dorman can be yours while supplies last! FC $10.00 STAR WARS: FALL OF THE SITH #1 EXCLUSIVE VARIANT If you thought Episode I was a trip, try going back 5,000 years before the birth of Luke Skywalker as the evil Sith struggle to conquer the galaxy! This exclusive variant begins the story of the Sith — the masters of the Dark Side of the Force. FC $9.95 STAR WARS CLASSICS: A LONG TIME AGO #1 Classic Star Wars collects material that was first serialized by Marvel Comics after the release of the first film! Collected for the first time, this new trade paperback edition was originally published as a direct market incentive issue, never intended for regular circulation. But you can get it here on a strictly limited basis. Includes three entire issues! FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A UNDERTAKER PREVIEW 1 RARE BLOOD RED FOIL COVER Wrestling comics are hot! Now the Undertaker, one of the WWF's most popular tough guys, has his own comic book. This one sports a rare blood red foil cover! FC $9.95 *************************** WITCHBLADE #27 VARIANT COVER Top Cow's hottest super-babe is in her third year and still riding high on fans' charts! This variant cover comic is a must-have and will go fast. FC $10.00 WOLVERINE #1/2 LIMITED EDITION Marvel and Wizard have joined forces to produce the first ever X-Men related #1/2 issue! This limited edition features an all- new, original Wolverine story guest-starring Cable and includes an exclusive sketchbook! FC $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA #1 EXCLUSIVE VARIANT PHOTO COVER Here's where it all began. The Warrior Princess rules a legion of fans and every one will want this collectible first issue including appearances by Hercules, Joxer, and a trio of immortal gorgons. This exclusive variant features a photo cover of Xena and Gabrielle! FC $9.95 ***************************** XENA & JOXER #1 VARIANT COVER Never has any character stirred up more controversy and interest than the buffoon Joxer. This variant cover comic asks the question: Could he be Xena's secret love? FC $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA: YEAR ONE GOLD LOGO COVER This super-rare exclusive Xena: Year One #1 gold logo cover from Topps is the ultimate collectible. Includes the Warrior Princess' rare origin story! FC $9.95 O/A XENA HERCULES WEDDING #1 EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER This history-making Topps Rare Gold Foil Cover joins the two hot characters Xena and Hercules in matrimony. Featuring the famous Alex Ross painted cover! FC $9.95 O/A X-FILES: SQUEEZE #1 LIMITED VARIANT COVER Toombs — the terrifying villain from The X-Files first season, one of a select few to menace Scully and Mulder twice, stars in this limited variant cover edition. FC $4.95 **************************** X-FILES #-1 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED Signed by Charles Adlard. Mars Attacks meets The X-Files in this frightening story about dark visions and an alleged alien abduction! FC $14.95 X-FILES #-2 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED Signed by St. Aubin. Don't miss the ultra-rare X-Files # -2 limited variant black cover, signed by St. Aubin! This one rates high fan appeal! FC $14.95 Prints OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY LITHOGRAPH Cult cutie Buffy the Vampire Slayer finally gets the attention she deserves as artist extraordinaire Julie Bell immortalizes her in an incredible, original oil painting. Lithograph $39.95 O/A XENA LIMITED LITHOGRAPH Fan favorite Alex Ross painted this exciting, limited Xena. This is the famous painted cover from the Xena and Hercules Wedding issue, now available in a huge 22" x 28" litho! Lithograph $19.95 O/A XENA VS. CALLISTO LITHOGRAPH Xena the Warrior Princess and her arch enemy Callisto match spear against sword in a brand-new lithograph by fan-favorite comic book artist Dave DeVries. Lithograph $24.95 ************************** Toys BABYLON 5 SERIES I FIGURES With its conclusion, the original Babylon 5 TV series passes into sci-fi history. But just like Star Trek before it, B5 toys have only just begun to gain their real popularity. Fill out your collection with these carefully-detailed 6" Babylon 5 figures. CAPTAIN SHERIDAN—Figure $7.95 DELENN—Figure $7.95 G'KAR—Figure $7.95 LONDO—Mollari Figure $7.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT DANCERS Three hotties from the house of the Hutt! The exotic dancers from Return of the Jedi are available in a highly collectible three- pack of action figures! Very rare toys. All three are packaged in a diorama display box recreating a scene from the film. Set (x3) $24.95 XENA SERIES I - CALLISTO RARE 6" FIGURE This 6" articulated and detailed action figure of Xena's arch-enemy Callisto features a spinning attack and several accessories including swords and attack staffs! You gotta have this figure! Figure $7.95 XENA SERIES I GABRIELLE SPINNING 6" FIGURE Xena's faithful companion Gabrielle is a 6" figure with bow, arrows, quiver, axe, dagger and a staff! The Series I Gabrielle comes on a spinning base to be used with the weapon accessories for a lethal attack action! Figure $7.95 X-FILES MOVIE FIGURE ALIEN RARE VARIANT 6" FIGURE From Series I of McFarlane Toys. This amazingly sculpted rare variant two-pack features the Attack Alien and his Caveman victim — straight from the hit X-Files feature film! Figure $7.95 X-FILES MOVIE FIGURE FIREMAN RARE VARIANT 6" FIGURE From Series I of McFarlane Toys.Gruesome and oh-so-perfectly detailed, this rare variant 6" Fireman figure is sure to satisfy the demanding X-Files fan! Also includes a cryolitter to fit the Fireman victim. Figure $7.95 EXHIBIT A PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW #24 by Batton Lash With this landmark issue, Wolff & Byrd, Counslelors of the Macabre will change its title to Supernatural Law. Not to worry though — the comic will still follow the cases of attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd! In this issue, a teenage vampire slayer and her bone-thin neurotic lawyer will increase the stakes against Wolff & Byrd and their vampire clients! Plus, guest gossip, and more. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH WOLFF & BYRD COUNSELORS OF THE MACABRE CASE FILES VOLUME 1 TP by Batton Lash Got a client from Hell — literally? Vampire suing you for reckless endangerment? Turn to Wolff & Byrd, lawyers for the supernatural, counselors...of the macabre! (STAR01025) SC, 6x10, 96pg, b&w $9.95 **************************** FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS: THE BRADLEYS #4 by Peter Bagge Issue #4 of this hit bimonthly mini-series includes several pages of Bagge comics that predate Bagge’s Neat Stuff days and have never before been reprinted! The four-page “A Replacement for Grandma” originally appeared in Bagge’s second-ever comic book, the self-published The Wacky World of Peter Bagge from 1982! Also included are a brand-new cover and back cover by Bagge, as well as such Neat Stuff classics as “You’re Not the Boss of Me,” “Back to Nature,” and “Pops Bradley’s Snappy Answers to Stupid Questions!” — all featuring your favorite Bradley characters from Hate! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (4 of 6) $2.95 COMBUSTION by Chris Lanier An exciting new addition to Fantagraphics’ line of original graphic novels, Combustion is a striking visual parable on War, drawn in an expressionistic woodcut style. This mature, poetic work by newcomer Chris Lanier holds its own with such best- selling and critically-acclaimed graphic novels as Maus and Palestine. Elegant and subversive, at times harrowing, Combustion will intrigue and enlighten with its stark, chiaroscuro visuals and compelling story of a soldier lost in a ravaged country. Combustion marks Lanier’s first published effort — an effort that instantly propels him into the upper eschelon of woodcut artists. His strong, confident storytelling contains no words, yet despite this, Lanier emerges as one of the most compelling new voices in comics. MATURE READERS SC, 8x10, 56pg, b&w $7.95 THE COMICS JOURNAL #215 This month, the Journal presents a very special and long overdue feature interview with noted EC Comics and Cracked artist John Severin, conducted by Gary Groth. Sporting an original cover by Severin, the interview discusses all facets of Severin’s career, from his earliest days landing a spot in Harvey Kurtzman’s studio and playing a major role in the success of EC’s war comics, to helping shape the early days of MAD Magazine, to achieving “living legend” status at Cracked magazine, and a helluva lot in between (including a long stint with Warren publications). Backing up Severin is newcomer Tony Millionaire, who first gained notoriety with his syndicated weekly strip Maakies, but has more recently caught on with his sleeper hit Sock Monkey series from Dark Horse. Plus, the most important news and reviews in the industry, making the Journal a resource you can’t afford to miss! MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COMICS JOURNAL #210 “Top 100 Comics of the 20th Century”— It’s the most controversial issue ever of the most controversial magazine ever about comics. This Top 100 list of English-language comics from the 20th Century has caused a media and Internet frenzy! The beautiful “Top 100” section also includes lists from top cartoonists like R. Crumb, Jules Feiffer, Los Bros Hernandez, and Seth, who created the gorgeous cover adorning the issue. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg, b&w $7.95 *********************** LIFE UNDER SANCTIONS/PSYCHONAUT PACK by Aleksander Zograf Three hauntingly relevant comic books from Serbian cartoonist Aleksander Zograf, detailing life in the war-torn region. Zograf continues to live in Belgrade, under the thumb of Serbian President Milosevic, despite his decidedly anti-war stance. Zograf presents striking, dream-like first-person narratives about what it’s been like to live in Serbia during the 1990s. MATURE READERS Set (x3) $8.95 POOT PACK by Walt Holcombe Get all four issues of 1998’s acclaimed miniseries from the 1998 Russ Manning award-winner for “Best New Talent” — at 10 percent off the cover price! The series features the complete “Swollen Holler” saga, the story of a sad, masochistic snail who is befriended by an equally unlucky-in-love bug named Tom. The pack also features the stand-alone third-issue, a book-length wordless comic called “The Eighth Wonder,” and each issue features hilarious back-up stories about cats, pirates, and other Holcombe obsessions. MATURE READERS Set (x3) $11.95 UNDERWORLD VOLUMES 1-3 PACK by Kaz Three awesome collections of the deliriously popular syndicated strip! Imagine a Popeye for post-punks, substituting heroin jokes for spinach, and you'll begin to grasp the acerbic satire of Kaz's work. Each hilarious volume reprinting almost two year’s worth of strips. Three 96-page softcover graphic novels. MATURE READERS Set (x3) $29.85 STAR OF THE MONTH LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 7: THE DEATH OF SPEEDY CURRENT PRINTING by Jaime Hernandez From the 1999 Harvey Award-winner for “Best Artist,” this is considered by many to be Jaime Hernandez’s crowning achievement. Hernandez’s portrayal of a Southern California barrio — with its own rules and unforgettable characters — encompasses issues of family, love, urban violence, and loyalty… all depicted with Jaime’s beautiful, award-winning artwork! A stand-alone graphic novel perfect for newcomers to the Love & Rockets milieu, it was named the 22nd best comic of the 20th Century by The Comics Journal. (STAR01730) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w $16.95 Now Available from Fantagraphics BLACK HOLE #1, 2, & 4 by Charles Burns For the first time, Fantagraphics Books offers issues #1, 2, and 4 of Charles Burns’ award-winning Black Hole series, originally published by Kitchen Sink Press. Burns’ first novel-length work, it tells the story of a small Northwestern town ravaged by a sexually-transmitted plague affecting only teenagers. This modern horror masterpiece features the most amazingly-detailed and slick artwork of Burns’ incredible career! NOTE: Issue #3 will be reprinted later this year. Cardstock covers. MATURE READERS #1-2—b&w, 32pg $3.95Ea. #4—b&w, 32pg $3.50 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ACTION SUITS: FUN FLIES/YOUR SOFT LIGHT RECORD Cartooning wasn't enough, so Hate creator Peter Bagge and Fantagraphics flunkies Eric Reynolds and Andy Schmidt started a band, The Action Suits. Their first release was a 7-inch vinyl single produced by genius Steve Fisk. Recorded in Seattle, released by England's Wiiija Records, it features cover art by Bagge and Reynolds featuring Hate's Lisa and Valerie! Limited to 2,000. Record $4.95 ********************************* Eros Comix EROS GRAPHIC NOVEL 1: THE EXPANDED BIRDLAND GRAPHIC NOVEL FIFTH PRINTING by Gilbert Hernandez SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 104pg, b&w (Note Price) $14.95 LORD FARRIS: SLAVEMASTER #8 by Peter S. Noga, Jr. & Roland Cordell SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. b&w, 32pg $3.75 LORD FARRIS PACK by Peter S. Noga, Jr. & Roland Cordell SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. Set (x6) $17.70 MONSTEROTICA by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SHE-DOM: THE AWAKENING OF CHIARA ROSENBERG by Roberto Baldazzini SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. SC, 80pg, b&w $12.95 YOUNG WITCHES III: EMPIRE OF SIN PACK by F. Solano Lopez & R. Barreiro SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. Set (x3) $10.50 Eros MangErotica COUNTDOWN: SEX BOMBS PACK by Hiroyuki Utatatane SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. Set (x7) $17.50 THE ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES #11 by Kondom SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. b&w, 24pg $3.50 THE SEX-PHILES #9 by Tamaoki Benkyo SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. b&w, 32pg $3.95 SILKY WHIP EXTREME #5 by Oh! Great SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. b&w, 24pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN 2: TEMPTATION by Hiroyuki Utatane SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06269) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. SC, 88pg, b&w $14.95 ********************* FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED FRANK FRAZETTA FANTASY ILLUSTRATED #9 Featured for the first time in this issue of FFFI is the work of comic artist Matt Broome. Matt is debuting an all-new creation titled Skinners, a sci-fi/fantasy adventure involving time and humanity... and employing the latest cutting edge 3-D modeled characters and backgrounds! Ukranian sensation, Sergei Poyarkov and writer Matt Nixon, promise to knock your socks off. Fantasy artist Dorian Cleavenger brings you a guaranteed classic: The Siam Dragon. Once the Siam King, a great man, a prince with a handsome future... The Siam Dragon is now something much more! Also, writer David Napoliello and artist Brian Heyboer weave a classic fantasy tale, and Elio Leone and Tom Grindberg continue their futuristic drama, SpaceJackers. Magazine. 100pg, FC $5.99 FULL BLEED STUDIOS PITT CREW #5 by Richard Pace A TALE TOLD IN FIRELIGHT—A message has arrived at the royal court of Amrac, the Barbarian king in the form of a flying steel fortress full of devils from beyond the clouds. The army of the local lord has been overwhelmed by the invaders' terrifying weapons and vile magic. Now, the aging King Amrac must lead his own army into battle and wield his magical axe against the demonic forces. All that's known about these devils that they call themselves "Creed" and are led by a monster named PITT…Cover by Dale Keown. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.50 GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER MONTHLY #21 Filled with dark and gothic strips from the worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K. This issue sees the continuation of our summer carnage special. Fans of Gordon Rennie's Kal Jerico will be pleased to hear that this issue sees the start of the fantastic new four-part story, “The Motherlode.” Kal Jerico, and his sidekick Scabbs, become embroiled in a scheme to discover "The Motherlode" a mythical long-lost treasure horde. Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil's epic saga Bloodquest continues. Stranded on a deadly daemon world with the Eye of Terror, Captain Leonatos and his Blood Angels are witness to untold horrors. In this episode our heroic Space Marines find themselves caught up in a fight between two rival Chaos champions. All this, plus more intrigue and mystery from Inquisitor Defay and another tale of treachery from Malus Darkblade. Plus interviews, feature articles, and much more! b&w, 44pg $2.95 REDEEMER SPECIAL: THE THIRD EPISTLE (Warhammer Monthly #22) by Mills, Gallagher, & Reynolds In the final cataclysmic issue of this awesome mini-series, The Redeemer finally comes face to face with his nemesis The Caller. But not before the Caller has whipped his mutant followers into a bloodlust frenzy and used the power of the Bloodmare stone to summon the ancient Bloodmare spider from the depths beneath the Underhive. However, such is the ferocity of the Caller's amassed forces that many of the Redeemer's followers begin to lose faith. But the Redeemer soon sorts out any would-be doubters with his rousing rhetoric, firm use of the lash, and when that fails a good dose of “Slaught,” a specially prepared combat drug! b&w, 44pg $2.95 INFERNO! MAGAZINE #14 Packed with short stories, artwork, illustrated features all set in the dark and gothic world of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K. This issue includes no less than four action-packed short stories, including “Rat in the Walls,” another Necromunda tale from Alex Hammond. While Inferno! regular Gav Thorpe gives us “Know thine Enemy,” a wartorn tale of the strange and mysterious ways of the Eldar, Gordon Rennie gives another tale of mystery and intrigue from Zavant Koniger. All this, plus more “Obvious Tactics” from David Pugh and an awesome cutaway drawing of an Imperial Basilisk siege tank from Logan Lubera. Bimonthly. b&w, 68pg $6.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics M.D. #3 This issue features a stellar line-up of EC talent in four stories: “When You Know How” depicted by Joe Orlando, “The Right Cure” with art by Graham Ingels, “Shock Treatment” illustrated by George Evans, and “The Lesson” drawn by Reed Crandall. M.D. #3 features another killer cover by Johnny Craig. FC (3 of 5) $2.50 PSYCHOANALYSIS #2 Renowned EC illustrator Jack Kamen provides the art for each of the stories this incredible “New Direction” title. A hidden EC classic! Cover by Jack Kamen. FC (2 of 4) $2.50 VAULT OF HORROR ANNUAL #6 Final issue! Collecting Vault of Horror #26-29, the last four issues of this classic horror series, complete with covers in one trade paperback-size issue! FC $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRIME SUSPENSTORIES COLLECTOR'S PACK #1 The first 13 issues of Crime SuspenStories, one of the most revered horror comics ever! Set (x13) $24.50 **************************** CRIME SUSPENSTORIES COLLECTOR'S PACK #2 The second set of 13 issues (#14-26) of Crime SuspenStories! Set (x13) $32.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHOCK SUSPENSTORIESCOLLECTOR'S PACK The complete run of this horror classic — all 18 issues — in one pack! Set (x18) $36.00 ************** EC Library The Complete EC Library presents the classic EC stories in a deluxe, hard bound, oversized format. STARS OF THE MONTH THE COMPLETE WAR AGAINST CRIME/CRIME PATROL SET While their other works may get the glory, EC’s War Against Crime and Crime Patrol were the first fruit of the team of Bill Gaines and editors Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. These “pre-Trend” titles present the skewed EC version of crime comics and the last issues, respectively, introduce The Crypt-Keeper and The Vault-Keeper! (STAR01384) Set (x4) w/slipcase $130.00 THE COMPLETE MODERN LOVE SET Romance comics were hot in the late 1940s, and Bill Gaines couldn’t help but produce unique, EC-distinctive romance comics! Gaines, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, and Jack Kamen are among the great EC artists who contributed to the material collected in this two-volume set. Reprinted in their entirety are the complete runs of Modern Love (#1-8), A Moon, A Girl… Romance (#9-12), and Saddle Romance (#9-11). A “pre-Trend” classic set! (STAR01383) Set (x2) w/slipcase $80.00 THE COMPLETE GUNFIGHTER/SADDLE JUSTICE SET Westerns were a staple of comics when Bill Gaines took over his late father’s company, and as he built his unique team of creators, he produced some very distinctive westerns with characters like Gunfighter, The Buckskin Kid, and the unusual Moon Girl. Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, and Sheldon Moldoff are among the contributors. This set reprints the entire runs of Saddle Justice and Gunfighter in three volumes. Another “pre-Trend” classic set! (STAR06640) Set (x3) w/slipcase $100.00 ********************* Overstreet Guides STAR OF THE MONTH THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE LEGION COVER VOLUME 29 by Robert M. Overstreet Alex Ross (Earth X) recreated DC’s classic Adventure Comics #247 (Superboy being tested by the Legion) for this all-new edition of the best-known price guide in comics. Check out the all-new features on the history of superteams, profiles of The Avengers and The Legion of Super-Heroes, and other articles. Check out the brand new directory of fan-run websites. (STAR08993) LEGION COVER—SC $20.00 ************************ HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE SPECIAL OFFER SET For a limited time only! Order both Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toy Premiums and Hake’s Price Guide To Character Toys and get $5.00 off! Hake’s Price Guide is a thorough visual reference to the massive history of character toys including Superman, the Justice Society, Batman, Mickey Mouse, Dick Tracy, Buck Rogers and many, many others. Each entry is photo- illustrated and both volumes include highly informative articles about the history of collectibles. Huge color sections. Volumes are also available individually from the Star System. Set (x2) $44.90 HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOY PREMIUMS (STAR02832)—SC $24.95 HAKE’S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS (STAR07934)—SC $24.95 *********************** Photo-Journal Guides STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME III (A-J) Ernie Gerber’s fantastic Photo-Journals are a serious collector’s dream come true and they’re also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide To Marvel Comics (Volumes III & IV) are 11” x 14” Hard Cover books which illustrate the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. (STAR00178) HC $29.95 **************************** Mickey Mouse OFFERED AGAIN O/A MICKEY MOUSE IN COLOR DELUXE EDITION The best Mickey strips and comic book stories, in a deluxe format! Eight complete, unedited daily and Sunday newspaper sequences from the 1930s are reprinted here in full color and in full newspaper size. Featured is a 60-year retrospective of Mickey Mouse in comics, including interviews with Carl Barks and Floyd Gottfredson (and with a 7” vinyl record of a conversation between the two giants!). Limited, signed & numbered edition. HC, 12x16 $250.00 ************************** GUN DOG COMICS GUNNER #7 by Eric Yonge The smoke has cleared, but the conspiracy continues. Gunner is forced to incarcerate a raving Jeffery Baun, making his affair with Sylvia even more explosive. Will Gunner reveal the secret connecting the murders of his friends, even if it means losing Sylvia? b&w, 24pg $2.95 HALL OF HEROES DRAGON'S BANE #3 by Harry Bauer & Dennis Anderson The final installment of the mini-series from playwright Harry Bauer. A flock of deadly dragons, wearing the flesh of humans and animals, have swarmed Dublin and London. The death toll is rising, the wreckage is spreading, and the dragons are getting stronger. Does twelve-year-old Roderick Brighton hold the key to their defeat? b&w, 32pg $2.50 HAMLYN 2000 AD DIARY Mark the coming of the year 2000 with the official 2000 AD diary! Each week-to-view spread is adorned with profiles of 2000 AD's most celebrated characters and lavish illustrations of rarely-seen artworks. The diary also includes a history of the British magazine through the decades with bios of great 2000 AD creators and what they do now. (CAUT: 4) Diary $23.99 DURHAM RED SCARLET CANTOS Durham Red, 2000 AD's resident bloodsucking bounty hunter, is the star of this ground-breaking epic. Awaking from a self- imposed suspended animated exile, she finds the galaxy divided into humans and mutants. After years of exhaustive warfare, they are just managing to get along. But, old enemies remain under the surface, and Red's return to the fray is a fateful catalyst. Featuring innovative art from Mark Harrison which combines conventional brushwork with computerized technology. (CAUT: 4) $20.99 JUDGE DREDD: JUDGEMENT DAY From 1992 and featuring the art of Carlos Ezquerra. Starring two of 2000 AD's most popular characters — Judge Dredd and Johnny Alpha, the Strontium Dog — in a sensational saga of our heroes' efforts to save the world from the power of Sabbat the Necromagus. Fresh from the slaughter of two billion souls on the planet Bethsheda, Sabbat plans to raise an army of zombies and conquer earth. Only this unlikely duo has a chance at stopping him. (CAUT: 4) SC, 152pg, FC $27.99 JUDGE DREDD: SCORPION DANCE by John Wagner & Carlos Ezquerra Includes two stories. In "Beyond the Call of Duty," Dredd assists Sector Chief DeMarco in ridding the streets of brutal vigilance. A different conflict occupies him in "The Scorpion Dance." Engaged in tracking down Vitus Dance, a homicidal psychic assassin, he finds himself fighting against the forces of a fellow judge. For Judge Edgar of the all-seeing Public Surveillance Unite has information which could finish Dredd for good. (CAUT: 4) SC, 152pg, FC $27.99 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA: REBIRTH #2 (Vampirella Monthly #19) by Priest, A. Davis, Farmer, Conway, Grant, Zircher, & J. Lee Continuing Vampirella's 30th anniversary celebration, this issue features the ongoing Vampirella storyline, written by David Conway and Steven Grant, with artwork by Patrick Zircher. Plus, this issue also features an incredible bonus story by Christopher Priest (Black Panther) and the art team of Alan Davis & Mark Farmer (X-Men, JLA: The Nail)! In it, Vampirella finds herself caught between a deadly new menace and a team of vampires... and both sides want her dead! FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 PANTHA #1 LIMITED PHOTO EDITION (Vampirella Monthly #16) by Conway, Grant, Texeira, & Small This edition features a limited photo cover of the Pantha model. Written by David Conway and Steven Grant, with artwork by Mark Texeira. Also, the flip-side of the issue features Vampirella Monthly #16 by Louis Small. Limited to 1,500. FC, 32pg $9.95 PANTHA #2 TEXIERA ALTERNATE COVER by Conway & Grant, & Texeira This edition features a limited alternate Pantha cover by Mark Texeira! Limited to only 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MONTHLY #16 JULIE STRAIN PHOTO EDITION by Conway & Grant, Texeira, & Small Featuring a limited photo cover of B-Movie starlet Julie Strain as Vampirella and Pantha #1 on its flip side. Limited to 2,000. FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA MANGA ASHCAN-LEATHER SET by Kevin Lau Featuring original stories not to be available anywhere else.This set includes both foil-enhanced leather versions of the Vampirella 2999 A.D. Manga Ashcan & 3000 A.D. Manga Ashcan. Both brought to you by manga artist extraordinaire, Kevin Lau! Limited to quantities available. Set (x2), b&w $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA JAE LEE LITHOGRAPH by Jae Lee Special low price! This high-quality lithograph is printed on aqueous watercolor paper and features artwork by Jae Lee. Limited to 1,000 copies, each measuring approximately 18” x 25”. Lithograph, 18x25, FC (Note Price) $12.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA 25TH ANNIVERSARY FRAZETTA LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH by Frank Frazetta Special low price! This high-quality lithograph from Dynamic Forces is printed on aqueous watercolor paper and features Frank Frazetta's beautiful painting of Vampirella. Measures approximately 24” x 36”. Lithograph, 24x36, FC (Note Price) $19.95 **************** HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL FALL 1999 SPECIAL A Techno special featuring a graphic novel from Jororowsky, short stories from Corben, Gimenez, Boucq, and others, and a cover and gallery from artist John Zeleznik. Magazine $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HEAVY METAL 20TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL This limited edition features all-new material from some of the best artists around the world, including Suydam, Caza, Serpieri, Liberatore, Dorman, Scott Hampton, Altuna, Manara, Corben, Bisley, and Azpiri, just to name a few! Available in softcover and hardcover editions. Cover by Luis Royo. 176pg, FC. MATURE READERS SC (STAR07024) $5.95 HC (STAR07175) $39.95 ************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEAVY METAL 1998 CORBEN SPECIAL A special hardcover collection featuring 14 short stories by comix master Richard Corben. Available as a standard magazine- format edition, as well as a special limited hardcover edition featuring an unsigned plate. MATURE READERS MAGAZINE-FC $4.95 LTD. HC-28.95 O/A HEAVY METAL GREATEST HITS Stories by Schuiten, Arthur Suydam, Juan Gimenez, Bilal, Val Mayerick, Nicolet, Azpiri, Pepe Moreno, Caza, and more! MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $4.95 O/A HEAVY METAL SPRING 1998 SCI-FI SPECIAL This special issue includes Frezzata’s newest graphic novel, “The Isle of the Dwarves.” MATURE READERS Magazine $4.95 O/A LORNA MOUSE CLUB by Alfosonso Azpiri SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, and Hong Kong ADULT MATERIAL HC, FC $14.95 HIGHWATER BOOKS LOST VALLEY: A TRASHY TALE OF EXCESS by Daniel Snyder & Megan Kelso A group of school children learn how a landfill is "built" and try to stop one from entering their community. Megan Kelso, best known for her Xeric-winning comic, Girlhero, contributes her finest art to date. Originally produced by Laughing Crow Productions for the State of Washington Department of Ecology, this environmental comic manages to be both entertaining and educational! b&w, 32pg $3.00 PERFECT EXAMPLE TP by John Porcellino John Porcellino (King-Cat Comics) is considered by many to be the leader of the anti-irony movement in comics, and this is his first North American collection. John tackles the pain and uncertainty that the end of childhood brings in a surprisingly minimalist, open-hearted, and empathetic style. Rejoicing in simple things while hiding from duplicity and complexity, John's portrayal of teenage alienation avoids sensationalism and irony. Roadtrips, drunken concerts, and late-night make-out sessions all swirl together in this beautiful, sad story. Squarebound. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #1 (Jan99) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 I • BOX PUBLISHING OFFERED AGAIN O/A THIEVES & KINGS VOLUME 3 TP The Blue Book by Mark Oakley From the Dream Garden of the mighty Dragon Cespinarve Rogue, to the tower of the Lost Wizard, the thief Rubel and young sorceress Heath make their way. Guardsmen of the villain prince, vengeful cave trolls, and witches from across time stand to thwart the efforts of the young pair as they fight to solve the riddles in their path. Exciting, heartfelt and frequently funny, the third trade paperback brings to an explosive close the first Arc-Grand of Thieves & Kings and sets the stage for the next story, "Queen of the Trolls." This volume collects issues #17-24 of the regular series. SC, 7x10, 180pg, b&w $16.50 ************************* ICE ENTERTAINMENT KIN #1 by Gary Frank Gary Frank (Gen13, Supergirl) debuts his first creator-owned series! Neanderthal lives among us — and someone wants to put an end to that! Meet the good guys, the bad guys, and an act of mindless savagry which will be a catalyst to all future events. FC, 32pg $2.95 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO SULTRY, FATAL & FABULOUS! A deluxe perfectbound, graphic novel sized book showcasing the best of past and present female fantasy artworks by Steve Woron, Don Paresi and Fred Rawles. No stone is left unturned as The Studio redefines the female form with such mythological femmes fatales as Vampires, Barbarians, Heroines, Witches, and Demons! These classic female characters bare all in exquisitely rendered ink drawings, expressive pencil sketches and fully-rendered drawings. This a wonderful collection of female eye candy that'll be a favorite in any fantasy art collection! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REGULAR—SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.99 SIGNED—SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $19.99 IRONCAT FUTABA-KUN CHANGE VOLUME 3 #3 by Hiroshi Aro The Championship Match in the Tournament for Futaba-chan is on! It's Misaki, the girl who wants to keep Futaba-chan from the boy she has a crush on, versus Queen X, the self-proclaimed Mistress of Darkness who wants the prize to bolster her own popularity. It's a free-for-all with no holds barred as they battle for the right to have the most popular girl in their respective clubs! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 3 #1 by Shinpei Itoh Miyu and Maika, a.k.a. the Hyper Dolls, are back in action keeping the world safe from alien invaders and keeping up with their studies. This time the lovely duo and their friend, Akai, are caught up in a bank during a foiled robbery attempt and police stand-off. All heck breaks loose and the bullets are flying after the police send in pizzas with a rather strange topping... the alien commander! b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 4 #5 by Narumi Kakinouchi Miyu's Rebirth! Yui's kindness to the Western Shinma Lemunia is repaid by him sacrificing his life to save her from one of his own. This allows Yui to reach Miyu and revive her from her slumber. Who will be the first to face the freshly awakened Miyu? Will it be her former servant Larva? b&w, 32pg $2.95 PANKU PONK #2 by Haruko Tachi'iri The big, lovable bunny Panku is at it again, finding mischief no matter how good his intentions are. When Bonnie gets jealous that her baby sister gets all the hugs and attention from their mother, Punk Pank starts his own "Hugging Company," and three other stories! See what happens as the rabbit with a heart of gold, but no luck to match tries to help his human friend in his own unique ways. Each book contains four stories. b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NEW VAMPIRE MIYU GRAPHIC NOVEL VOLUME 1 This 180-page book collects all seven issues of Volume One, including the sold-out first two issues, with a revised translation and art. Comes in a handy size so you can carry it anywhere and share it with your friends! SC, b&w (STAR09285) SC, b&w $17.95 ************************* Sexy Fruit LOVE TOUCH #2 by Akira Gajou 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 VOLUME 4 # 6 by Haruka I'nui SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. b&w, 32pg $2.95 VALKYR VOLUME 1 #5 by Knife Sen'no SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, Germany, or the U.K. b&w, 32pg $2.95 JITTERBUG PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A COVEN OF ANGELS by Brennan, MacDicken, Saariaho, Travisano, and Wanamaker Joe Linsner's cover painting introduces you to Allysa, a barbari-enne bad girl who makes other warrior queens look like the school lunch cook. Plus, Monster from Under the Bed by Nathan MacDicken, the first chapter to the novel/comix hyprid B*Girls, one of the hit storylines from the Internet scene, The Garden of Earthly Delights, The Kauffman Index, and more. b&w, 64pg $2.95 ************************ KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #35 DEATH AWAITS—There are those who call me... B.A.? Death awaits both the Knights and Black Hands — but not with big, sharp, nasty pointed teeth. Well... okay, it does await them with big, sharp, nasty pointed teeth! Also included are chapter 7 of the fantasy strip "Shardar," by Manny Vega, and chapter 5 of David Day’s "Shields of Bandran." Features a color section. PC, 40pg $2.95 KNIGHTSTONE TEKKEN MANGA POSTER by Sony Lee Hot new Knightstone manga artist Sony Lee showcases his manga style with a 21” x 15” poster. This special size poster is offered at a special size $2.95 price! With Lee’s awesome art and color (some of the hottest in the industry), this poster is going to move fast. Don’t be left out! FC, 12x15 $2.95 LAST GASP SWEET SUBMISSION 2 by Loic Dubigeon SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $13.95 LETHARGIC COMICS INTERNATIONAL LETHARGIC LAD #12 by Greg Hyland It wouldn't be a good superhero comic without a costume change to shake up the readers! Will Lethargic Lad be sporting a zippy new costume, or will his load of laundry be done in time for him to wear his regular old costume? Only an avalanche of hatemail can decide! Find out in Lethargic Lad #12! Plus new Him strips by Steve Remen and more Li'l Lethargic Lad by Mike White. b&w, 24pg $2.95 LIAR COMICS MORE THAN MORTAL: TRUTHS & LEGENDS READER PACK by Sharon Scott & Steve Firchow A quick and easy way to catch up on More Than Mortal! Liar Comics is putting together a set of all six original issues from their popular title's latest story arc, Truths & Legends, so that new readers can get up to speed. Some packs contain variants for issues #3 and #5 in their original shipping quantities. Pack (x6) $16.95 LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER FOOTNOTE PACK #5 by Carla Speed McNeil This pack contains the big wham finish of Sin-Eater, the first major Finder story (issues #13-14) plus the first Mystery Date special issue! All three books are expanded upon in the fifth Footnote booklet, also included. Last but not least, each pack will have in it an art print previewing things to come in Finder! Set (x3), 24-32pg, b&w $7.00 LONDON NIGHT STUDIOS WARRIOR NUN AREALA/RAZOR: DARK PROPHECY #1 by Anthony D. Zicari & Craig Babiar Strange things are occurring in Queen City. Children disappear mysteriously, their parents brutally murdered. Queen City's resident vigilante, Razor, takes it upon herself to solve these baffling murders. As the body count rises, the clues led her deeper into the mystery and straight into danger. Forced into an underground fighting competition and pushed to the brink, she barely escapes with her life. To stop the Mastermind behind the Dark Prophecy, she realizes she'll need help. But where do you turn when you can't even trust those closest to you? Enter Warrior Nun Areala. But will even she be enough to help stave off a full- blown invasion from the hosts of Hell, and the birth of a creature with the power to bring about Armageddon? Bimonthly. b&w, 16pg $2.50 EH! Productions SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. All EH! Productions items are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMONATRIX UNRATED VIDEO (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 O/A KILLER SEX QUEENS FROM CYBERSPACE UNRATED VIDEO (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC $29.99 O/A BLONDE & BUSTY TRADING CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Card Set $10.00 O/A BRUNETTES HAVE FUN TOO TRADING CARD SET (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Card Set $10.00 O/A GLORIA-ANNE GILBERT TRADING CARD SET 2 (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL Set $10.00 ************** LONE STAR PRESS FORCE SEVEN #2 by Wright, Hagan, & Sever The group goes to Mexico to investigate a disturbance at an ancient temple. When the heavy hitters disappear, the three youngest members are left alone to face an army of invading dinosaur men. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MIGHTY GREMLIN ELECTRIC GIRL #3 by Michael Brennan Guess who has a “crush” on the Electric Girl? Artificial intelligence goes wild when Virginia and Abby run into a robot that decides to ignore its programming! Also, Virginia runs afoul of some activist chick and must pay the price! Finally, Blammo is home alone with nothing to do… until Oogleeoog the gremlin decides to spice things up! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.95 MIXX ENTERTAINMENT Comics SAILOR MOON #12 Rini reveals her true identity as she transports Bunny and Tuxedo Mask into the 30th century to fight the Dark Moon. Once there, they enter the Crystal Palace where remarkable things are discovered that will change Bunny and Tuxedo Mask's lives forever. b&w, 48pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAILOR MOON — THE NOVEL, A SCOUT IS BORN The very first book in the brand-new text-based Sailor Moon novel series. Follow the entire Sailor Moon anime show for the very first time with a true, in-depth view of the main characters — Bunny, Luna and all the Scouts — as the exclusive novel is released here in North America! This novel is not available in any other country, including Japan, and is the only authentic novel adapted from the Sailor Moon anime series. Don't miss it! SC, 130pg $4.99 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON POCKET MIXX GN VOL. 3 Follow the adventures of Bunny as she learns of her new super-hero posers as Sailor Moon, discovers the other new scouts, and fights evil in the name of the Moon. (STAR09458) SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 *************** Graphic Novels ICE BLADE VOL. 3 MIXX MANGA Cool as ice cop Ky is up against a psychotic rock star with revenge and murder on his mind. Subliminal messages are hypnotizing fans to commit murder, suicide, and violence. Ky must race time to stop the madman before a concert turns into a mass suicide. SC, 192pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ICE BLADE MIXX MANGA #1 by Tsutomu Takahashi No cop is quite as cold as Ky. No cop is quite as sharp, ruthless and skilled, either. If you're breaking the law anywhere in Japan, you won't be for long! Ice Blade has the intense character design and poses, the suspense, hard-hitting storylines of ruthless cop dramas, and plenty of murders to go around. Get the collection of Ice Blade stories from MixxZine and chill... SC, 192pg, b&w $11.95 *************** MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH VOL. 3 MIXX MANGA In this final manga of the first series, the Magic Knights confront the evil Lord Zagato and must use their powers in an all-out battle to save the mystical planet Cephiro. The shocking conclusion will leave Rayearth fans stunned and speechless. SC, 208pg, b&w $11.95 Magazines TOKYO POP VOL. 3 #2 Formerly titled Mixxzine! Cuddle up with the sizzling dating/lifestyle simulation issue of Tokyo Pop! This issue focuses on cool dating/lifestyle simulation games that are all the rage in Japan. Get up-close and personal with Sony Music's Coco Lee as Tokyo Pop interviews this up-and-coming international pop sensation. And don't miss new chapters of Tokyo Pop's exclusive manga hits, Sorcerer Hunters and Magic Knight Rayearth! Magazine, 96pg, b&w $4.99 MOJO PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH BLUEBERRY SAGA: CONFEDERATE GOLD TP by Jean-Micheal Charlier & Jean "Moebius" Giraud The Western classic is back in print with an all-new format and new material. This edition contains "Chihuahua Pearl," "The $500,000 Man," "Ballad For a Coffin," "The Outlaw," and "Angel Face." Also includes the first book publication of "Three Black Birds," a 14-page Blueberry adventure. (STAR06031) SC, 7x9, 288pg, b&w $12.95 WILD WEST SHOW TP by Various Two of America’s original art forms merge in this weird western anthology. Included are wild and woolly creations by Joe R. Lansdale, Norman Partridge, Lew Shiner, Neal Barret, Jr., Don Webb, and Steve Utley. (STAR01757) b&w, 88pg, $5.95 ************** MPRINTS PUBLISHING, INC. ERNOR #2 by Vicky Morgan-Keith & Patrick Keith When Whitepaw follows his new friend Hask to a nearby village, he’s in trouble up to his ears. The Ocktons there don’t take kindly to strangers, especially of the furry type. Before Whitepaw loses his pelt, Hask steps in and unexpectedly intervenes, much to the surprise of the villagers. Whitepaw must resume his journey, however, to find the other packs of Fenrae to aid in the struggle against the menace of the Chic’tr. b&w, 24pg (2 of 6) $2.95 NBM PRINCESS AND THE FROG by Will Eisner NBM is proud to announce a new series from one of the most venerated artists of our time, Will Eisner! Discover a charming whimsical new side to the great master in the first of many adaptations of classic stories beautifully colored by himself! There once lived a fair and popular prince who was transformed by the spiteful wizard into a frog. The only way he could become his handsome self again was to be kissed by a princess out of true love, which the frog-prince actually succeeds, albeit with great difficulty, in pulling off! A signed & numbered edition is also available. Limited to 300. REG.—FC, 8x11, 32pg $15.95 DLX.—FC, 8x11, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $50.00 STARS OF THE MONTH FAIRY TALES OF OSCAR WILDE by Oscar Wilde & P. Craig Russell P. Craig Russell’s delightful adaptations of Oscar Wilde’s fairy tales will captivate your imagination and stir your soul! These volumes include: "The Selfish Giant," "The Star Child," "The Remarkable Rocket," and "The Young King." VOL. 1 (STAR01186)—HC, 8x11, 48pg $15.95 VOL. 2 (STAR01187)—HC, 8x11, 48pg $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR08411)—HC, 8x11, 48pg $15.95 *************** BODY HEAT GN by Kevin Taylor SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ADVENTURES OF A LESBIAN COLLEGE SCHOOL GIRL VOL. 1: PETRA’S DIARY by Petra Waldron & Jennifer Finch SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 48pg, b&w $8.95 O/A TRANCEPTOR by Michael Manning & Patrick Conlon SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $10.95 *************** STARS OF THE MONTH SHADOW & LIGHT VOLUME 2 by Quinn SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR09268) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $10.95 EUROTICA CLOSE-OUT SALE ANITA LIVE VOLUME 2 by Guido Crepax SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Originally sold at $11.95. (STAR02911) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 8x11, 48pg MSRP: $4.99 JUSTINE VOLUME 2 adapted by Guido Crepax SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Originally sold at $12.95. (STAR02929) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 8x11 MSRP: $4.99 STORY OF O VOLUMES 1-2 adapted by Guido Crepax SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Originally sold at $11.95 each. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (STAR03157)—MSRP: $4.99 VOL. 2 (STAR03158)—MSRP: $4.99 *************** NEW BREED COMICS TOHUBOHU #1 by D. Bier, S. Bier, Alberola, & Hi*Fi The year is 3590, and the Earth is in a state of Tohubohu, or infinite chaos. The effects of World War V have changed the earth as we know it. Nuclear and genetic weaponry turbo-charged the evolution process creating new breeds of animals far superior to their ancestors, both physically and intellectually. These New Breeds rule the earth now, and the human race is on the brink of extinction. The human’s elite military unit, The Shadowhunters, is their only hope to survive this Evolution Revolution. FC, 32pg $3.25 NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK’S BIG HALLOWEEN SPECIAL #1 by C. Griffith, S. Griffith, & MacDicken The Tick and Arthur decide to go “house-hunting” in the country. Little do they know that the house they settle on turns out to be haunted! Features a special appearance by The Red Eye, among other ghostly types. Includes the typical Tick tradition of spicy horror mixed with zany humor — what more could you want for Halloween? b&w, 32pg $3.50 THE TICK: KARMA TORNADO BONANZE EDITION TP A sure hit with Tick fans both old and new. Three complete comics (100 pages total) rebound in a squarebound trade paperback. Includes The Tick: Karma Tornado #1, The Tick: Karma Tornado #2, and The Tick: Karma Tornado #3. These are the second editions of Karma, all of which contain some new material by popular Tick artist Eli Stone. TP, 100pg $4.95 THE TICK: HEROES OF THE CITY #5 by Crate, Toyoshima, Garcia, MacDicken, Silvia, Griffith, & Johnson Contains four great features! In “Paul The Samurai & Ashley,” Paul has opened a detective agency, and Ashley has decided to drop “that ninja stuff” (along with the name “Oedipus”) and join Paul. The “Sally Vaccuum” story proves even though Sally has blonde hair, she’s definitely no dumb bunny. In “Hand Grenade Man & The Ant,” Hand-Grenade Man’s power is… he’s holding a hand grenade with the pin out. The Ant has… well, a lot of ant “gimmicks,” including an ant larva which he keeps in his mouth. Find out how The Ant communicates… And “The Tick Short” featuring The Tick which will now be included as the fourth story in every issue of The Tick: Heroes of the City! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $3.50 OCTOBER COMICS Y’S GUYS #2 by DeGeorge, DeLaurentiis, & Dzon Introducing Party Girl, the newest member of Dr. Y’s team! She’s five foot, two inches and one hundred ten pounds of youthful exhuberance. College freshman Colleen Bolton has always enjoyed the super ability that has made her a misfit. But now her powers have made her a target for the murderous designs of Damascus. Only Y’s Guys can keep her safe. But are the powers of Nightingale, Voltage, and Hammer enough against the likes of Mudd, master of the earth? Don’t miss the all out battle on campus! Wraparound cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 ONI PRESS WHITEOUT: MELT #1 by Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber The Eisner Award-nominated team of Rucka and Lieber return for an all-new Antarctic adventure — Whiteout: Melt! Deputy Marshal Carrie Stetko’s travails on “The Ice” have earned her a little R&R. But when a terrible explosion ravages a Russian base, her fun in the sun is quickly cut short. Carrie can’t help but distrust her superiors when they say she is the only person for the job, especially since it seems that the mysterious and cunning Gerety is really the one in charge. Gerety is definitely a secret agent, but it isn’t clear for what agency, and when Carrie starts on her mission, it becomes painfully obvious that there is more going on than Gerety is choosing to tell her. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WHITEOUT TRADE PAPERBACK by Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber Whiteout is an engrossing murder mystery set in the frozen Antarctic wasteland. People are turning up dead, and it’s up to Marshal Carrie Stetko to find out why, but when Lily Sharpe, a slick British intelligence agent, gets involved, they both discover the intrigue goes deeper than it originally appeared. Nominated for three Eisner Awards, this trade paperback includes all of the original covers by Matt Wagner, Mike Mignola, and Dave Gibbons, and features an all-new cover by industry legend Frank Miller. (STAR09406) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $10.95 *************** JENNY FINN #3 by Mike Mignola & Troy Nixey This summer’s squishiest series slides into fall! Jenny’s influence is infecting the city. The streets are littered with her people — tentacled, suction-cupped mutations, neither man nor sea creature! Those who aren’t angling to feel Jenny’s touch are being consumed by fear, convinced that every drop of water carries a drop of the plague. Joe is fed up with the city and its obsessions, and if he had the money, he’d get out. Pippa, the flower girl, offers him a way to earn some cash, but will it be his salvation... or his doom? Once you read it, you’ll never look at a puddle of rain quite the same again. Front cover by Mignola. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 NOBODY: SACRIFICES TRADE PAPERBACK by Cho, Amado, & Adlard When you can change your face and become anyone at will, it should be easy to stay several steps ahead of anybody that’s out to get you. Nobody is a paranormal investigator with no past, no identity, and no idea of the forces at work against her. What at first looks like a simple case of breaking up a fringe cult turns into a hunt for a serial killer and the discovery that there are greater powers working to bring evil into our world – perhaps the biggest evil of all! Featuring an all-new cover by Gary Amaro. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRASH METRO & THE STAR SQUAD by Mike Allred & Martin Ontiveros Crash Metro and his team of high-flying heroes are keeping the universe safe from icky aliens and malevolent robots. Every planet holds danger, and every star a new threat, but with Crash in the command chair, evil’s shelf-life is seriously diminished! Told in a bold, pop art style, this one-shot comic book will take you to infinity and beyond, and then when you get there, it will take you even farther. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ******************* ONI DOUBLE FEATURE #1-10 SET—CURRENT PRINTINGS by Various Take a look back at all the reasons why Oni Double Feature won the Harvey Award and earned an Eisner nomination for best anthology. Featuring work by Kevin Smith, Matt Wagner, Evan Dorkin, Paul Pope, Troy Nixey, Neil Gaiman, P. Craig Russell, Jim Mahfood, Scott Morse, Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Cooper, Peter Bagge, Steve Purcell, and others, this book packs a double-punch every issue with some of the finest comics tales anywhere. Includes the Eisner-nominated stories “Road Trip” by Barry Ween’s Judd Winick and “Drive-By” by Steve Seagle and Jan Solheim, as well as the first ever comic book adventure of Jay & Silent Bob! MATURE READERS Set (x10) $20.00 PAN ENTERTAINMENT KNEWTS OF THE ROUND TABLE #7 by Fitzgerald & Chamsuwan Lancelot learns that with the "change" came new powers that he does not want. Percival begins his campaign of revenge, as he comes upon a gathering of witches. As new ruler of New Camelot, Red Hand decides to rewrite its history. b&w, 32pg $2.50 PENNY FARTHING PRESS VICTORIAN #7 by Houghton, Kindzierski, Luna, & Gallardo With act one behind, Penny Farthing starts act two off right by digging deep into the origin of the Victorian. Who is he? Where did he come from? Also, our story continues with Fitz travelling to New Orleans to start an investigation that will change his life forever. To top it all off we have a dynamic new cover by comics legend Bernie Wrightson! FC, 36pg $2.95 CAPTAIN GRAVITY TPB by Vrattos, Martin, Schultz, & Quijano This collection has got it all! Not only does it include the fabulous four-issue debut of Captain Gravity, but it also includes some never before seen material detailing the behind the scenes birth of our hero. Plus, artist extraordinaire Mark Schultz premieres a fantastic new front cover illustration. Still not enough? How about a free issue of the new Captain Gravity story One True Hero. This new, full-sized, four-color, 32-page comic will be polybagged as a free bonus. Miss this and you might never learn how… No one escapes the law of Gravity! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. TPB, 116pg, PC $19.95 CAPTAIN GRAVITY: ONE TRUE HERO by Vrattos, Martin, & Quijano In true adventure serial style, Penny-Farthing presents the debut of Captain Marvelous! But how can a celluloid hero be real? It’s a reality Joshua Jone, a.k.a. Captain Gravity, has to struggle with as his childhood hero arrives on the scene. How do you define the word Hero? Perhaps after this issue you’ll know. Join us for a super-power blow out where only one Captain can rise above it all. FC, 36pg $2.95 PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS OF LORE: THE SHAPE OF EVIL #1 by Napoliello, Tucker, & Xavier A half-elf outcast rides into a town possessed by terror. A series of mysterious and brutal slayings have sown fear and suspicion in the streets. Now the newcomer must catch the killer before the townsfolk decide to blame him. And what’s worse — he might be falling in love! b&w, 24pg (1 of 2) $2.95 COUNTESS VLADIMIRA: BLOOD RELATIONS #2 by Cohn, The Countess, Lilly, & Xavier For centuries, the children of Dracula have lusted after their father’s wealth and power. As the Ancient One’s strength begins to wane, one of his offspring plots to claim the birthright of the true vampire. But first he must eliminate the competition — Countess Vladimira. And he doesn’t care how many innocent lives are sacrificed in the process. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 INDEPENDENT VOICES #2 by Various Peregrine Entertainment again joins forces with other independent creators to collaborate on a book benefiting the Comic Book Legal Defense fund and featuring a fully painted cover by Joseph Linsner. Stories include installments of the following: Books of Lore: Evil’s Pawn (by Napoliello, Tucker, & Xavier), Forty Winks (by Vincent Sneed & John Peters), Hershal the Rat (by Rich Henn), Buzzboy (by John Gallagher), Kick Ass Girl (by Billy Martinez), and more. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $2.95 PIN! & INK THUNDERGIRLS #3 by Adams, Dawson, Andreotte, Underwood, & Dervish In “Show Me The Mummy” wrestler and stunt actress Cheryl Rusa is led to believe she’ll be wrestling in a private card for a wealthy sheik, while in reality she’ll be participating in a ritual intended to return the spirit of the goddess Isis (believed to be surviving within Cheryl) to her mummified body. But to add to the spin, Isis was really the alien e’Sys, and her centuries-old husband o’Syrz is coming to her rescue at warp speed! The “Ring of Vampires” series continues with our vampiric trio trying to solve the mystery of killer vampires in the city who may be genetically linked to their own clan… but that could mean someone is “creating” vampires for their own evil purpose. But who? And why? Painted cover by Lee Melton Jr. Inside cover features a two-page pin-up poster of Cheryl Rusa. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $2.95 Q COMICS VARICK: CHRONICLES OF THE DARK PRINCE #3 by Nick Macari & Major Fareed The adventures of the Dark Prince have begun. This month Varick gets mixed up in an evil king’s horrifying game, a hunt where people are the prey!… and Varick is to be the next contestant. Finally accepting the fact that he is no longer completely human, Varick will use his new abilities to teach the king a lesson he won’t soon forget. FC, 32pg $1.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #81 by Various The only monthly funny-animal anthology just keeps marching along! In this issue: the ironic conclusion of Marci and Michael McAdam's "Tales of the Byzantium," plus another exciting chapter of "Dragon Heaven" by Eddie Perkins and Diana Sprinkle. After endless exercises, will Luna and Panda finally get to put their training to use? Also, Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's fantasy epic, "Tall Tales," continues as the intrique surrounding the young prince grows deeper! The cover features everyone's favorite villian, Jack Salem, by Roz Gibson. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MILK! #13 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 WILDLIFERS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL #1 by Joe Rosales Ah... remember those wonderful days of high school? Remember when young minds were molded into responsible adults by knowledgeable teachers and caring companions? Sound familiar? Of course not! Between your raging hormones and the periodic outbursts of your near-psychotic teachers, there was hardly enough time to do the mounds of homework due next period. And what about that girl who was eyein' you in your last class? And will that burger joint you got thrown out of really sue? Joe Rosales' tales of high school hijinks are finally available in one handy volume, including never-before-printed stories and not one, but two all-new tales! All this, just in time for the start of the new school year. b&w, 64pg $4.95 REALM PRESS GALACTICA: THE NEW MILLENNIUM #1 by Various New Series! The brand new Battlestar Galactica title from Realm Press launches its first issue with a stellar line-up of established big name talents and exciting newcomers! Each issue, your favorite Galacticans will take their turn in the spotlight. This issue's features include "Fear of Flying" by Jim Shooter and Dan Parsons, "Favorite Son" by Scott Braden and Mike Malbrough, and a Sheba tale by the regular Battlestar Galactica Season III team of Jim Kuhoric and Robert Scott! FC $2.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON III #4 by James Kuhoric & Mike Malbrough CENTURION PRIME—Guest-artist Mike Malbrough (Galactica: The New Millennium) climbs aboard with writer James Kuhoric for this fast-paced adventure featuring a brand new, deadlier-than-ever Cylon menace! Furious with their inability to eliminate the cursed humans on the Galactica, the Imperious Leader undertakes his most devious scheme yet. Using a captured Viper pilot, they create a new breed of Centurion with the body of a Cylon and the reprogrammed mind of a Colonial Warrior. Armed with the ultimate Cylon, Centurion Prime, the Imperious Leader orders the final attack on the rag-tag fugitive fleet. But will a creature born of two worlds turn out to be the Cylon's greatest technological achievement... or their biggest nightmare? Cover by Robert Scott. Also available in a Variant cover edition featuring art by Dan Parsons. SCOTT COVER—FC $2.99 PARSONS COVER—FC $2.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON III #2 PENCIL SKETCH COVER Reproduced from the electrifying pencil work of John Stinsman (Lady Pendragon) from issue #2, this Special Limited Edition is the first of a series exploring the worlds and characters of Battlestar Galactica in a highly personal, evocative fashion. Limited quantities. FC $4.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA STARTER PACK WITH PRINT This pack contains a selection of three Realm Press Battlestar Galactica (Season II) comics, plus an exclusive mini-print at no extra charge! NOTE: This print is the second mini-print in the series, and is different than the one offered with the Limited Edition Pack. Set (x3), FC $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA #3 VARIANT COVER From the original Realm Press series, here’s the popular variant cover version of Battlestar Galactica #3 painted by Chris Scalf and written by James Kuhoric. FC $2.99 ************************ RE-VISIONARY PRESS *************** SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. All Re-Visionary Press items are ADULT MATERIAL and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3) *************** GINGER LYNN IN TORN: OFFICIAL FILM ADAPTATION by Sanford, Lynn, Breyfogle, & Rafael SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 32pg $3.50 SGN.—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $19.95 MARILYN CHAMBERS IN STILL INSATIABLE: OFFICIAL FILM ADAPTATION by Sanford, Chambers, & Avon SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 32pg $3.50 SGN.—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $19.95 MINKA COLLECTION by Sanford, Minka, & Norman SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—Set (x2), 32pg $4.95 SGN.—Set (x2), 32pg (CAUT: 2) $12.95 DEJA SIN COLLECTION WITH CONVENTION ASHCAN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2) $4.95 CARNAL COMICS: LESBO LOVERS COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—Set (x2), 32pg $4.95 SGN.—Set (x2), 32pg (CAUT: 2) $12.95 CARNAL COMICS: BIG BOOB SUPERSTARS NUDE COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2), 32pg $4.95 SANDBERG PUBLISHING JUPITER #2 by Jason Sandberg Run for cover, Fanboy!!! The tough guys are fighting for the title of Top Dog! Watch as Mister Big battles the King of the Hill and The Head Honcho! What will happen when two more humanoids pop up from the soil on the planet Arcadia? b&w, 24pg $2.95 SCORPION PRODUCTIONS DIABOLIK VOL. 1 #3 CRUMBS FOR THE SCUM by DiPasquale, Menanto, A. & L. Giussani This time Diabolik is planning to steal the necklace of Zarina from the local city Museum. All is going according to plan when Diabolik and Eva find themselves in a high-speed chase with the police and without the possession of the priceless necklace. Now, at the Museum the surveillance is greater than ever making it impossible to finish the job. Luckily the necklace was sold to an Ambassador’s wife where Diabolik may still have a chance to add it to his extensive collection. Coincidentally, a short order cook, waitress, and dancer awaiting for a chance in their life to get rich fast, get caught in the middle of Diabolik’s heist, which they have the opportunity to get the necklace before Diabolik does. SC, 5x7, 116pg $5.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #3 by Shawntae Howard & Various Lead by Phenix, the Extinctioners must attempt to free the prisoners of the secret slave camp, but first must fight off an attack by their own family and friends! Friend becomes foe, as the team comes face to face with their maker. Come read the comic that refused to become extinct! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 SFA SPOTLIGHT #6 WOMEN IN FUR 1999 It’s time again for the annual Women In Fur, highlighting female writers and artists in the anthropomorphic field. Contributors include Terrie Smith, Michele Light, Carole Curtis, Mary Hanson-Roberts, and many other established talents and newcomers. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 SICILIAN DRAGON A PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ANNE RICE’S THE TALE OF THE BODY THIEF #1 by Perozich, Moore, Halblieb, & Rockwell A Previews Exclusive! Anne Rice and the Vampire Lestat return to comics. Lestat hunts a serial killer, unaware that he is also being hunted — by a mysterious, awkward man who simply hands Lestat envelopes containing old horror stories, then runs away. Lestat, confronted by his own guilty conscience after killing an old woman he was bent on saving from the serial killer, travels to England to visit his old mortal friend, David Talbot — where Lestat reveals his plans to commit suicide. Includes an original, unpublished television treatment, “Earth Angels,” written by Anne Rice. “Earth Angels” will be serialized over the 12-issue run. Plus, an original essay by Anne Rice inside the back cover. Cover by Daerick Gross. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 12) $2.95 *************** SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT ARTESIA VOL. 1 TRADE PAPERBACK Get the first Artesia mini-series all in one classy (and very thick) volume! Not the kind of graphic novel that can be read in one quick sitting, Artesia is a book you’ll cherish and read again & again. Comic readers everywhere have been captivated by the depth of storytelling and the beautiful, fully-painted debut by Mark Smylie. Discover for yourself the magic of Artesia. It’s everything a great comic novel should be! Also available in a deluxe clothbound hardcover signed by Mark Smythe. Limited to 250. SC—7x10, 208pg, FC $19.95 HC—7x10, 208pg, FC $34.95 DAWN: 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL by Joseph Michael Linsner This special look back on ten years of Dawn includes new pin-ups, an in-depth interview with Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner, a comprehensive list of every single book and magazine that Linsner’s work has appeared in (Dawn-related and otherwise) from 1987 to the present, as well as many previously unpublished works from Linsner’s private sketchbooks. And as if that weren’t enough, Linsner has plenty of other surprises planned for this full-color celebration to commemorate a decade of Dawn! FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAWN: RETURN OF THE GODDESS #1 by Joseph Michael Linsner She's back! Joseph Michael Linsner returns to the drawing board to create the long-awaited sequel to the smash hit Dawn mini- series! Have you ever wondered what Dawn can do with that sword she carries? Find out here! In Dawn's greatest adventure yet, she takes a first hand role in defending the persecuted worshippers of the Goddess on Earth. FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 ************** EMPTY ZONE #3 by Jason Alexander Upon finding the body of their surveillance target in Corrine’s apartment, Corrine and Frank lose control as outside forces begin manipulating their “routine” surveillance job. Utilizing her underground contacts, Corrine discovers that the Chinese military have developed an “ultimate soldier” drug, which they’re testing on organs being shipped out of the U.S. — and the black market is not involved. Instead, Corrine finds out that a local politician in the Empty Zone is heading up the operation, with legitimate doctors providing the “product.” Unfortunately, Corrine has no time to act on this information because the Triad (also known as the Chinese mafia) want the missing livers, and they’re holding Frank hostage until they get them! Cover by Christopher Shy. b&w, 24pg $2.95 POE #19 by Jason Asala In this, the first installment of the second book in the Poe epic, the group is split into two for the concurrently running storylines. In the first, Edgar, Auguste, Patrick and Pippin find out what life will be like hunting demons in Europe. In the second, Mad Meg Mayflower discovers that there is more to the Lords of Brass than the group first guessed. That, and she finds out that there are people that the Lords of Brass are afraid of! Egads! Each of the stories are written and illustrated by Jason Asala, and presented in Gray-O-Vision. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.95 POISON ELVES #49 by Drew Hayes CLIA AGAIN: Part 2 (of 7)—Drew sets the stage for a drastic turning point in Lusiphur’s life with the big 50th issue blow-out next month! A band of pirates have heisted the cargo Luse and Jace were sworn to protect out on the open seas. Luse is all ready to just let it go — until he discovers what it was they had been protecting. We can’t tell you what it is here, because it would ruin the surprise, but let’s just say it’s an item whose fate will effect not just the lives of our heroes, but of every soul in Amrahly’nn as well... b&w, 24pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH REALITY CHECK! VOLUME 1 TP by Rosearik Rikki & Tavisha Wolfgarth Ready for some high-octane, super information hijinks? Then snap on your V.R. helmet, grab your keyboard, and plug into one of the funniest sci-fi comics around! Containing the first six issues of the cyber-series Reality Check!, this volume introduces Colin, an ordinary boy living in the year 2012. His partner in our future is Catreece, his extraordinary (and quite mischevious) cat who thinks she's a human — and has the technology to make it a reality! Well...sort of. Featuring 12 all-new pages of story. (STAR07298) SC, 158pg, FC $17.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOON WARZ EPISODE 1/8: THE FANDOM MENACE by The Fillbäch Bros. Anyone can make fun of Yoda’s name, but it takes some dedicated minds to create a story that parodies George Lucas’ entire famed universe. They’ll tickle your funnybone whether you love Star Wars or hate it. Collect all four parody covers by Akiko creator Mark Crilley! b&w, 24pg $2.95 *************** THE 7TH SYSTEM #5 by Roel Mysteries and intrigue abound as Domonisk and his party are captured by the digusting queen of the Aemette. The Lord Zared launches a rescue mission for Princess Kat as the mysterious Miranda draws the mystic circle of destiny closed. Meanwhile, Domonisk faces his greatest challenge yet as Avaj reveals the secret of Domonisk’s immortality to the queen. Forced into the ring as a gladiator, Domonisk must fight for his life as an entire city screams for his death — and this time they just might get it! Bimonthly. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH HALO: AN ANGEL'S STORY TP by Mark Crilley Collecting Chris Knowles’ and Martin Schneebalg’s modern gothic tale! Thomas is a guardian angel watching over the tumultuous life of Robin, a vulnerable young girl who grows up in the morally bankrupt surroundings of middle-class suburbia. When she runs away to the dangerous streets of Manhattan, Thomas battles the laws of angelic guardianship in an effort to save her from certain death. (STAR06386) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.95 NUMAN/DAWN AUDIO CD by Gary Numan & Joseph Michael Linsner Sirius is very proud to present Gary Numan's Dawn, an album of 10 relentlessly infectious songs to read Dawn by! Numan is one of the UK's top stars; an innovator in techno and electronic rock who has received tribute from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters and Beck, among others. Frightening, exciting, beautiful and magical, Numan's eccentric persona and outstanding muscial craftsmanship combine to make a collection of epic songs worthy of Dawn. Plus Joseph Michael Linsner contributes over eight brand new Dawn paintings to the package, creating an audio-visual experience to be treasured for years to come. (STAR07265) CD $16.95 ************************* 6 HANDED PRESS FAANS #5 Rikk gets his first date in 13 years, and Special Agents Miller and Sully abduct a member, leading to the “Dark Fandom” trilogy! b&w $2.95 SLAB-O-CONCRETE BULLETINS FROM SERBIA HC by Aleksandar Zograf With an introduction by Terry Jones of Monty Python's Flying Circus! Aleksandar Zograf, a cartoonist based in Pancevo, Serbia, has documented the conflict in Yugoslavia since the early nineties. His comics and books — including Life Under Sanctions, Psychonaut, Alas and Dream Watcher — have been critically acclaimed, translated into many languages, and have generated a following all over the world. Since NATO initiated air-strikes against Serbia in March, Zograf has broadcast almost daily bulletins across the Internet. These are both dark and humourous, containing reportage as well as personal vision. They are collected here, alongside Zograf's distinctive comic strips and illustrations. This book is an important document of human conflict and endurance, demonstrating all to clearly what it is to be trapped between the political and military ambitions of the World's regimes. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $12.00 SLEEPYHOUSE GRAPHICS HANZO: FREEWAY NINJA #3 by Michio Tsuzuki Mistakes are deadly... and the consequences devastating, when nature is challenged! Since Issue #1, the viperous steel predator City of Harma, in the Territory of East Texas, has attempted to take over an interstate underground colony of Campo Agua Madre (Hanzo’s peaceful colony and oasis of nature). Since, Hanzo, Freeway Ninja #1, an undergound cult of the City of Harma has kept an Agua Madre mother hostage, and her son Leo, still continues to search for her. This issue: Leo, in his search for his mother, falls into the cult’s dungeon. Hanzo seaches for Leo and his mother; but he has laid down his weapon... his sword. This time, Hanzo is escorted by Nature, his predator colony of bees... predators searching for their queen... which will be planted in the cult’s dungeon near Leo in Hanzo’s plot to rescue all. Nature will relentlessly defend its place on Earth. FC, 32pg $3.50 SOLSON ENTERTAINMENT SCREAM #1 If you like great horror stories, great art, and fantastic fright (who doesn’t?), then you’ll love this collection of scary stories from the Sol Brodsky archives. Writers like Garner Fox, Doug Monech, Steve Gerber, and more combined with the artwork of Alfredo Alcalp, Boris Valejo, Bill Everett, Rich Buckler, and a special never-before-seen Sol Brodsky and Jack Kirby team-up story. Scream #1 is a hot (and scary!) collector’s item. Magazine, 80pg, b&w $5.95 ART OF DRAWING ANIMANIA Anime art is the biggest explosion in comics today. You see it in practically every comic, game, or calendar — even in card sets. So here’s your chance to learn how to do it — and do it right. This fascinating book will show you step by step how to open your mind and use that pencil and brush to join the super successful big-time artists today. Once you learn the art of animania, you will have acquired skill and knowledge that will last a lifetime. SC, 80pg, b&w $19.95 HOW TO CREATE NEW WORLDS, CHARACTERS, COSTUMES, AND CREATURES Look at Star Wars, Star Trek, Xena, etc. — all larger-than-life creations that have become part of the culture. How did they start? How did these giants begin? Don’t know? Don’t worry, this book shows you how — from a few strokes of your pencil and a few brain cells. You will learn how worlds, creatures, costumes, and characters are taken from little steps to giant heights. This book not only shows you drawing and creative techniques; it shows you how to wield your imagination as one of the most powerful creative devices ever. SC, 80pg $19.95 HOW TO DRAW HEAVENLY BODIES VOLUME 2 With new secret techniques on drawing and refining the female form to the pinnacle of sexuality, our greatest how to draw women book just got greater! Contains some of the sexiest drawings ever seen with a guide that shows just how easy it is to learn to draw like this. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $19.95 HOW TO DRAW MARTIAL ARTS ACTION FIGURES AND WEAPONS The first and only book on this subject — and long overdue. The comics field would shrink down to two or three titles a month if artists did not know how to draw martial arts action figures and weapons. You can’t name a comic book today where the heroes and villains alike don’t do some form of martial arts — or show a page or cover where someone isn’t holding a weapon. This book teaches step by step how to draw what is necessary: martial arts hand and leg techniques, heroes and heroines in action, swords, butterfly knives, and more. SC, 80pg $19.95 STRONGHOLD STUDIOS WORGARD: VIKING BERSERKIR #2 by Sean Patty An ambitious ancient epic set during the Dark Ages when Vikings roamed the earth! The great exalted warrior, Worgard, having been forced into war against his brethren, has seemingly won the freedom to seek a new life free of the wanton dark deeds and carnage of his past, but now faces his brother, Ragnar, determined to slay him for this act of rebellion against their fallen comrades. Painted cover. Quarterly. MATURE READERS b&w, 44pg $2.95 STUDIO CHIKARA ZEN INTERGALACTIC NINJA #1 by Robert V. Conte & Christopher Scalf A Previews Exclusive! The newest incarnation of co-creators Steve Stern and Dan Cote's alien hero is a Zen for the new millennium! The first issue brings Zen into deep space searching for Mallak, a petty thief worth a heavy price to one of the galaxy's most feared entities, El Nobus. Zen's martial arts skills and ruthless reputation as the galaxy's #1 bounty hunter earns him a chance to catch this wanted rogue. But Zen soon learns that he’s not the only hunter looking to exchange his prey's head for a hefty reward. Zen's arch nemesis, Rizal, wants the bounty too... and he’s willing to fight to the death for it! Painted cover by Robert Scott and Christopher Scalf. Also available is a variant foil-etched cover, limited to only 500 copies and featuring a close-up image of Zen’s face! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $3.95 VARIANT—FC, 32pg $9.95 POP PARODY COMICS BIG-FAT-SCI-FI-SPECIAL Featuring... Stawars: Episode Uno!! by Bill Maus A Previews Exclusive! This is the Parody Menace that will reveal all — and more!! See the outtakes and foul-ups that never made it into the film! See the original casting!! Learn the answers to life's most troubling questions!! This is the only parody that dares to reveal the secrets of Episode Two!! If ever there was a collectible parody that defines an era, this is the one!! THX not included. b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE BARBI TWINS COLOR SPECIAL: "THE ROSWELL INCIDENT" by Robert V. Conte & Bill Maus A Previews Exclusive! In this story, the Barbi Twins are on the trail of a mysterious black box that is said to have been aboard the UFO that crashed outside Roswell, New Mexico in 1947. Things heat up when they discover that Zen Intergalactic Ninja wants the box, too! RES. from Previews Vol. IX #10 (Oct98) FC, 32pg $3.95 OUTTAKES VOLUME 1: KISS by Chip "Rock" Dayton A Previews Exclusive! Features 16 additional pages of photos! Studio Chikara is pleased to present the story of Chip "Rock" Dayton, supreme rock 'n' roll photographer of the 1970s. For the first time ever, Chip's favorite KISS photographs from the band's early days in 1974 through their rise as "the hottest band in the world" has been chronicled in one volume, including never-before-published photographs! Now you can read and see the story of how one KISS concert led Chip to become one of the band's favorite photographers. Fans of Chip's stunning photography, as well as any KISS fan, will enjoy this full-sized trade paperback, jammed with over 200 black-and-white & color photos. NOTE: This product is not authorized nor endorsed by KISS. Mr. Dayton owns copyright of the text and images used herein. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #10 (Oct98) SC, 8x11, 160pg, PC $24.95 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH KISS YEARS TP FIRST PRINTING Barry Levine, world famous Kiss photographer, offers fans dozens of scarce and rarely published photos from his personal collection in this full-size, full-color soft-cover book! Includes studio shots of Ace, Gene, Peter and Paul from 1976-1981, photo outtakes from famous on-location shots, as well as some behind-the-scenes photos, plus much more! (STAR08651) SC, 144pg, FC $24.95 ************** SUNSET STRIPS DETECTIVE: CHRONICLES OF MAX FACCIONI #1 by Gerard Goffaux Reporter Charlton Evans investigates the past of a body at a morgue and discovers that the corpse is Max Faccioni, an adventurous private eye known for his determined nature. As Evans continues his investigation, he discovers that although Max is supposedly dead, his legacy lives. The mob seems very interested in learning about the past cases of Max. What connection could the cases possibly have in the present? MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 12) $2.95 TERRA MAJOR ROLAND: DAYS OF WRATH #3 by Amaya, Moon, & Ba When King Charles loses his greatest arms, his greatest foe will cross the oceans. A war will wage for the honor of kings, for eternal salvation, between men and gods — and for vengeance! A million spears will shatter for supremacy in “The Wrath of Charlemagne!” MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 THECOMIC.COM BEOWULF #2 by Gareth Hinds The critically acclaimed mini-series continues… The monster Grendel has been defeated, his arm torn off by the victorious Beowulf. Now, however, Grendel’s mother ventures by night from her lair beneath the swamp to take revenge. The famous warrior must face her in mortal combat beneath the turbid waters, if the Danes are ever to rest easy in their hall again. Quarterly. FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $4.50 THINKTANK COMICS HYSTERIA #4 by Mike Hawthorne For mob enforcer Norman Kiburn, life has become a boring string of petty mob hits. So what is a jaded sociopath to do? Become a super villain of course! In this, the fourth installment of Mike Hawthorne’s Hysteria, we see Norman’s transformation from common cad to the Red Parody. However, Red quickly learns that a villain is only as good as his super hero arch nemesis, and if he doesn’t have one then he’ll make one! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 TOADSTOOL ENTERPRISES DEFAULT FACTOR 12 #3 In the dark heart of City 6200, the Temple sleeps. Fashioned in the twisted minds of the Builders and forged with the altered DNA of a once proud human race, he is an icon of the Founders’ wars, a by-product of all their ingenuity and dementia. With action boiling, Manga style storytelling and a dark kick, this issue explores the masterminds behind the wars (Overwatch) and singles out several of their players… including the sexy Factor 9, who is beginning to question their sincerity and her part in the Founders’ wars. b&w, 24pg $2.75 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS NEW HAT STORIES: BANKS/EUBANKS by Tom Hart The first in Tom Hart’s all-new series of semiannual, self-contained graphic novels! Banks/Eubanks is an ambitious tale told with simplicity, wit, and the unique combination of wild antics and deep insight that is his signature. Set in summertime Boston (and central Florida during a tropical storm), Banks/Eubanks tells of a lazy dreamer’s confrontation with a sort of adventure much, much different than the kind he imagines himself worthy of. Perfectbound. SC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w $9.95 UNITED PUBLICATIONS WILDFALL: PEOPLE, PLACES & GODS by Various From the pages of Wild Side comes this first special issue. Follow Polly and Ted’s guided tour of mysterious Windfall, giving novel insight into the people, places and gods, with full-page illustrations and narration by guide. Background information suitable for most RPG's such as GURPS and RuneQuest. Contributors include: Shane Fisher, Shelly Pleger, Garan Maderious, Shawnte Howard, Matt Plog, and Rommel Lgnacio. Limited to 2,000. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $5.00 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS STERANKO UNCUT CARD SHEET Featuring Indiana Jones! A year before Raiders of the Lost Ark went before the cameras, George Lucas commissioned comics legend Jim Steranko to produce pre-production concept paintings. In doing so, Steranko helped to create the character’s image... based on a then incomplete script! Now, all four of Steranko’s Raiders paintings — plus barbarians, Bladerunner, Valkyrie, gunmen, Chandler, beautiful women and Sherlock Homes — all appear on this uncut sheet. The 28 classic images are repeated over a large, 28” x 52” 90-card-sized sheet; the only uncut sheets in existence from FPG’s 1995 Steranko card set! These have never been distributed and come from Steranko’s personal files. Also available signed by the artist himself! UNSIGNED—FC, 28x52 $25.00 SIGNED—FC, 28x52 $35.00 VEROTIK GRUB GIRL & AKUMA-SHE ILLUSTRATIONS DOUBLE COVER Two of Verotik’s favorite female characters split their own illustration pin-up book — Grub Girl, the corpse hooker, and Akuma-She, the deadly rave-loving devil girl. This book features two front covers back to back — one of Grub Girl and one of Akuma-She. Artists include Jason Pearson, Jack Kirby, Eric Canete, Martin Emond, Horley, Duke Mighten, Jason Blood, Donal Bryce, John Cebollero, Wingbird, and more! In a flipbook format. MATURE READERS RES. From Previews Vol. IX #2 (Feb99) FC $3.95 SATANIKA #11 JASON BLOOD VARIANT COVER EDITION by Glenn Danzig & Simon Bisley This is the “final” issue of the Satanika regular series before she returns this winter in a new mini-series. Simon Bisley, the original Satanika artist from way back in issue #1, returns for this all-out confrontation between Satanika and her fallen angel father, Lord Dalkiel. It’s intense, it’s Danzig and Biz at their best! Plus: a pin-up gallery by Kaluta, Canete, Maroto and others. MATURE READERS FC MSRP: $10.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SATANIKA BUST SCULPTURE Sculpted by Susumu Sugita, this cold-cast porcelain Satanika sculpture comes fully painted on a pentagram-shaped base. MATURE AUDIENCES Bust $44.95 *************** WING*BIRD VEROTIK GIRLS PIN UP BOOK by Wing*Bird SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) ADULT MATERIAL FC (Note Price) $3.95 The following five items were originally available only to Verotik Fan Club members. This is the only time these items will be offered in the pages of Previews. VENUS DOMINA ILLUSTRATIONS FAN CLUB COVER EDITION Verotik's soul vampire dominatrix as drawn by some of the industry's top talent, featuring the work of Martin Emond, Jason Pearson, Duke Mighten, Blas Gallego, Eric Canete, and more, including some of Japan's hottest talents! MATURE READERS FC $5.00 VENUS DOMINA #2 DUKE MIGHTEN FAN CLUB COVER EDITION by Danzig, Smith-Barlow, & Mighten SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 40pg $7.00 THE SATANIKA ILLUSTRATIONS COOP FAN CLUB COVER EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 32pg $5.00 SATANIKA #1 ONGOING SERIES DUKE MIGHTEN FAN CLUB COVER EDITION by Glenn Danzig & Duke Mighten Her earliest issues sold out, leaving many fans empty-handed! Now, Verotik presents the first issue of Satanika’s ongoing series! Written by Glenn Danzig, with the artwork of Duke Mighten, this debut issue is sure to fly off the rack like a bat out of you-know-what! MATURE READERS FC $6.66 SATANIKA VOLUME 2 #3 JASON PEARSON FAN CLUB COVER by Glenn Danzig & Duke Mighten Satanika, engraged over her mate’s death, pursues her father’s still-fresh trail. During the hunt, she’s intercepted by more demons. MATURE READERS FC $10.00 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS POKÉMON ADVENTURES: MYSTERIOUS MEW #1 by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO There are 150 Pokémon… who says there should be just one Pokémon comic? Now you can join Ash and all your other favorite characters in the all-new Pokémon Adventures! These 48-page, trade-paperback-quality comics follow the story of the original Game Boy game rather than the anime or manga, with plenty of battles and surprises! In this issue meet our hero, Ash Ketchum; the Pokémon expert Professor Oak; Professor Oak's nephew (and Ash's rival) Gary; and the rest of the cast as Ash's Pokémon Training Journey begins! But a quirk of fate will bring Ash into contact with Mew, the super-rare 151st Pokémon! Includes a free Pokémon sticker! SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w (1 of 5) $5.95 *************** Viz is proud to present the first in a line of collectible board books, each featuring a different Pokémon character! These durable books are perfect for children and Pokémon fans of all ages. In Japan, over 40 books have been released, each beautifully illustrated by a different artist in styles and mediums ranging from pastel to collage to computer color. *************** POKÉMON TALES: CHARMANDER SEES A GHOST by Akihito Toda & Kagemaru Himeno In Charmander Sees a Ghost, Charmander (the fire-breathing red lizard who is Pokémon #4) thinks he sees a spirit, and tells all his friends about it. Boardbook, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES: COME OUT, SQUIRTLE! by Tomoaki Imakuni & Naoyo Kimura In “Come Out, Squirtle!,” Squirtle (the water-blasting turtle who is Pokémon #7) must gather the courage to come out of its shell. Exquisitely illustrated in watercolor. Boardbook, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES: BULBASAUR'S TROUBLE by Akihito Toda & Benimaru Itoh In Bulbasaur's Trouble, Bulbasaur (the part-tulip, part-frog that is Pokémon #1) helps solve an argument between two children. Illustrated in full color in a quirky style between cut-outs and computer art. Boardbook, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 POKÉMON TALES: PIKACHU'S DAY by Toshinao Aoki It's everyone's favorite Pokémon… but what does it do on its day off? In this edition of Pokémon Tales, Pikachu (the electrifying creature who's Pokémon #25 and best friend of the hero in the TV series) has a Pikachu sort of day. Boardbook, 4x6, 18pg, FC $4.95 LET'S FIND POKÉMON! by Kazunori Aihara Can you find Pokémon in Pallet Town? At the Celadon City Fair? Or lost in Mt. Moon? This detailed "Where's Pikachu?" book is packed with pictures of hundreds of Pokémon, at work, play and fighting. Eight colorful spread-page dioramas show you different locations in the Pokémon world, plus include activities, mazes and stories to enjoy for rereading value. HC, 9x12, 22pg, FC $11.95 POKÉMON ORIGAMI by Ryoko Nishida Why catch Pokémon when you can make your own? Fold, spindle & manufacture your own Pokémon in minutes with this full- color kit containing both pre-printed paper and a step-by-step instruction manual! Includes Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Eevee, Zubat and your other favorite characters — over 20 fold-out designs in all, including Ash, the star of the TV series. SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $8.95 POKÉMON PART 3: ELECTRIC PIKACHU BOOGALOO #3 by Toshihiro Ono Ash joins the Pokémon League, and signs up for his biggest challenge yet: the Pokémon Master tournament on the Indigo Plateau! And who should show up but his old rival Gary! Who is the best Pokémon trainer? Or will an unexpected dark horse contestant give both Ash and Gary a run for the title? Zubat and Kingler, Bellsprout and Bulbasaur, Charizard and a second Pikachu…every Pokémon will get into the ring in this, the penultimate title bout! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Toshihiro Ono In these 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! But Ash has a lot to learn about becoming a Pokémon trainer, and his rival trainer Gary isn't about to make it easy for him. b&w, 40pg (1 of 4) $3.25 O/A POKÉMON: THE ELECTRIC TALE OF PIKACHU CURRENT PRINTING #2 by Toshihiro Ono Traveling to the wilds of Mt. Moon, Ash and Pikachu stumble upon the elusive Pokémon Clefairy, along with Pokémon researcher Professor Oak. What is the secret life of the magical Clefairies...and can Ash "bring one back alive?" b&w, 40pg (3 of 4) $3.25 *************** NIGHT WARRIORS: DARKSTALKERS' REVENGE GRAPHIC NOVEL by Run Ishida All your favorite supernatural fighters come to life in this graphic novel anthology based on the hit Capcom video game Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge (Vampire Hunter in Japan). Vampire prince Demitri awakens from his slumber; catwoman Felicia tries to adjust to human society as a 6' tall fur-covered humanoid; the ghoulish Lord Raptor launches an attack on Felicia and J. Talbain; and, in the final storyline, vampire hunter Donovan must come to grips with his past and claim his sword to save a Tibetan monastery from Morrigan, princess of the night. This graphic novel contains the entire six-issue comic series of the same name, including character descriptions and more. SC, 5x7, 168pg, b&w $15.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 7 #9 Big Pokémon issue! Serial Experiments Lain cannot be described… you have to see it for yourself. Discover the disturbing new cyber-oriented TV series in this issue! Also featuring an exclusive interview with Tsui Hark, producer of A Chinese Ghost Story; a preview of the new Vampire Hunter D; Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999, and more. Remember, If It’s Anime in America, It’s Gotta be Animerica! Magazine, 88pg, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 2 #10 Whether you're a shôjo (girl) or a shônen (boy), you'll find the manga you like in Animerica Extra, the comic magazine for anime fans! Each huge issue includes the best in manga from Japan's boys' and girls' magazines, plus letters, fan art, import manga and anime reviews, and columns by our regular writers. In Fushigi Yûgi, Miaka goes back to the universe of the Four Gods to find Tamahome again, and finds that much time has passed since she left. In Video Girl Ai, Yota and Ai meet the unscrupulous Takao Soriyama, head of the high school Art Club. In Steam Detectives, the metal-masked Machine Baron returns to the detectives' manor to steal their super-robot Goriki! In X/1999, Kamui realizes that he has dragged his only ‘normal’ friends, Sora and Kotori, into the web of his destiny. And in Short Program, it's a showdown between the big man on campus and the lonely repairman for the heart of Chisato! Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.95 PULP VOLUME 3 #10 Pulp brings you the best in adult manga — sex, crime, satire and life drama—along with columns and features on every aspect of Japanese culture and comics. In the new story Bakune Young, Bakune kidnaps a yakuza boss and dynamites a TV station, leading to a media and police frenzy. Then meet Bakune's archenemy Shiroyama, Bakune's former high school victim whose deep-seated grudge has deformed his face! In Strain, Angel and Shingo descend into the underworld to heal their wounds, learn about their opponents, and get bigger guns. In Dance Till Tomorrow, a hot summer day means a chance for Aya to invite Suekichi to her home for the first time. In Voyeurs, Inc., The final report from Voyeurs Inc. snaps the tenuous mind of Reika's father. And in Banana Fish, Ash discovers in Los Angeles a new clue behind the conspiracy that awaits across the country. All this, plus the dark, dark humor of Heartbroken Angels! MATURE READERS b&w, 128pg $5.95 STEAM DETECTIVES POSTER by Kia Asamiya A fabulous full-color poster drawn by Kia Asamiya exclusively for the American market, this poster depicts all the movers and shakers from the dark streets of Steam City: Narutaki, Ling Ling, the Phantom Knight, the Red Scorpion, Goriki, Shadow Bolt and more! Not available by import, this is its first publication anywhere. FC, 27x34 $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BANANA FISH VOLUME 2 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Akimi Yoshida Vietnam, 1973: An American soldier goes mad and slaughters his comrades. New York, 1985: Charismatic gang leader Ash receives a mysterious drug from a dying man whose last words are "Banana Fish." Behind the seemingly unrelated acts of violence runs a conspiracy that could turn the Mafia, the U.S. government, and New York City upside down. (STAR09451) MATURE READERS TP, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $15.95 *************** BLACK & WHITE #2 by Taiyo Matsumoto The city wakes up to the reality of a cold corpse lying in the police morgue, a sign that times are changing. Meanwhile the street urchin Black, on his own downward spiral, has a final encounter with old man Genroku. And across town, two armored assassins are sent out to kill Black and eliminate his objections to their master's plan for a perfect city… b&w, 40pg (2 of 5) $3.25 SILENT MÖBIUS: INTO THE LABYRINTH #5 by Kia Asamiya Science fiction meets fantasy in the world of Silent Möbius, where six women with magical powers — and good old-fashioned heavy artillery — are the elite force that stands between a world of demons and the World of Tomorrow. In a dusty antique shop, A.M.P. psychic Yuki Saiko finds an ancient coffee grinder said to have strange powers. She steps out of the shop to find herself transported back in time… to the 20th century. b&w, 40pg (5 of 6) (Note Price) $3.25 STAR OF THE MONTH SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 3 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Kia Asamiya Meet the A.M.P. (Abnormal Mystery Police), six skilled young women with psychic and super powers, prepared to do combat with the worst demons, dragons, and megadynes that 2026 Tokyo has to offer. With occult formulas scrawled into the very foundations of future Tokyo, high technology and ancient magic must combine to fight the terrifying beings that are clawing their way into our world. (STAR09290) SC, 6x9, b&w $16.95 RANMA 1/2 VOL. 14 GRAPHIC NOVEL by Rumiko Takahashi It's the story of a boy, a girl, and a martial artist…who are all the same person! In this volume, four dumpling-headed assailants travel from China on a sinister mission… to steal the legendary "Dragon's Whisker" that ties Ranma's pigtail together! What hair-raising power does it hold? Then, the gang pairs up for a three-legged race competition at a hot springs obstacle course. But with waterfalls, quicksand, and land mines along the course, will anyone cross the finish line? SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $15.95 RANMA 1/2, PART 8 #6 by Rumiko Takahashi Surprise! — Ranma's engagement with Akane is over, and now he's engaged to her older sister Nabiki! Akane's off the hook… but why is she acting upset? Why is the entire high school blown away by the news? Is the notoriously mercenary Nabiki the "older woman" who'll be the perfect match for Ranma? And is she just in it for the money, or does she really like him? b&w, 32pg (6 of 13) $2.95 INU-YASHA: A FEUDAL FAIRY TALE PART 3 #6 by Rumiko Takahashi A beautiful woman with a mysterious past. A withdrawn artist, feverishly painting. Armies of monsters that sweep across Japan. Will Kagome, Inu-Yasha, and the exorcist Miroku find the link between the three? b&w, 40pg (6 of 7) $3.25 STAR OF THE MONTH INU-YASHA VOLUME 4 TP by Rumiko Takahashi When Japanese schoolgirl Kagome stumbles through a boarded-up well within an ancient shrine, she falls back in time to monster-infested sixteenth-century Japan, where waits the legendary doglike half-demon Inu-Yasha, serving a term of eternal imprisonment for the crime of stealing the magical Shikon Jewel. There he waits, till Kagome frees him... and becomes the unwitting master of the rebellious, super-strong dog-boy! Together, Kagome and Inu-Yasha must reclaim the shattered Shikon Jewel. (STAR09384) SC, b&w $15.95 *************** NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOL. 6: DREAM A LITTLE SCHEME GRAPHIC NOVEL by Hitoshi Okuda In this volume, with the Great Tree of the Jurai Royal Family under her control, the evil super-genius (and Washu's rival) Yume has all she needs to take over the world. Does the fate of the galaxy rest on the outcome of a drinking bout 5,000 years ago? Can Tenchi and Gohgei defeat Yume's robot-ninjas Hishima and Takashima? And where does Tsunami fit into it all? Believe it or don't in the exciting climax of this storyline…where even Tenchi gets a speaking part! SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $15.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 7 #6 by Hitoshi Okuda Concluding a three-issue adaptation of the first Tenchi Muyo! anime movie! Atop Tokyo Tower, Tenchi and Ryoko, together with Tenchi's mother Achika, fight desperately to save the past from the supervillain Cain. b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.95 MAISON IKKOKU PART 9 #6 by Rumiko Takahashi Only four more issues until the end of the most popular manga romantic comedy ever made! The results for Godai's exam to become a professional nursery school teacher are in, and Kyoko is waiting to hear if he passed. b&w, 48pg (6 of 10) (Note Price) $3.50 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 #7 by Kazuhisa Kondo Features a special cover drawn by the artist, Kazuhisa Kondo, exclusively for American audiences! Garma's constant attacks on White Base are taking their toll on both sides, so Bright decides to send out Kai in the first appearance of the Guncannon! b&w, 32pg (7 of 8) $2.95 DRAGONBALL PART 2 #7 by Akira Toriyama The Tenkaichi Budokai is underway! Round One: Kuririn vs. Bacterian! Kuririn faces the odious Bacterian…but can he fight someone he can't even stand to smell? Round Two: Yamcha vs. Jackie Chun! Can Yamcha's "wolf fist" defeat the mysterious old master? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K., Australia, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (7 of 15) $2.95 DRAGONBALL Z PART 2 #10 by Akira Toriyama Uncensored! Unbelievable! All the action from the anime series as seen on the Cartoon Network…but you won't believe how much more intense it gets in the original manga version of Dragon Ball Z! In this issue, Vegeta is literally knocked into orbit by the ferocity of the fight! But the worst is just beginning for our heroes, because Vegeta has a plan… (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. b&w, 32pg (10 of 14) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ADOLF HC VOLUMES 2 – 5 by Osamu Tezuka Hardcovers specially priced at sofcover prices! In this unforgettable story, comics legend Osamu Tezuka takes on the sobering subject matter of World War II, and its effect on the lives of ordinary people. One the eve of the war, the destinies of three men named “Adolf” become inexorably intertwined, leading to outcomes no one could suspect. VOL. 2: EXILE IN JAPAN (STAR01661)—HC (Note Price) $16.95 VOL. 3: HALF-ARYAN (STAR04696)—HC (Note Price) $16.95 VOL. 4: DAYS OF INFAMY GN (STAR02886)—HC (Note Price) $16.95 VOL. 5: 1945 AND ALL THAT REMAINS (STAR03147)—HC (Note Price) $16.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL Z CURRENT PRINTING #4 by Akira Toriyama NIGHTMARE TEAM—Goku and Piccolo battle to free little Gohan from his kidnapper, until help comes from an unexpected source. b&w, 32 pg, (4 of 9) $2.95 O/A DRAGONBALL Z CURRENT PRINTING #5 by Akira Toriyama With the relentless Raditz temporarily weakened by four-year-old Gohan's desperate blow, former enemies Goku and Piccolo have one last chance to destroy him before he eliminates the human race. But only one of them will survive the battle. Not a hoax…not an imaginary story…in this issue a hero dies! b&w, 32pg (5 of 9) $2.95 O/A DRAGONBALL Z CURRENT PRINTING #6 by Akira Toriyama Goku and Raditz are dead, and the survivors know they'll be next unless they stop the forthcoming Saiyan invasion of Earth! With only a year to prepare for the alien attack, Piccolo whisks Goku's son Gohan away to a desolate wilderness, there to train him to fight like his father…or much, much stronger! Meanwhile, Goku arrives at the gates of Hell with an unusual request. b&w, 32pg (6 of 9) $2.95 *************** VIZ-IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 11 #9 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics, Viz Video, and Viz Music, Viz-In is North America’s manga and anime connection! Don’t miss this free monthly full-color poster and sneak peeks at your favorite graphic novels, videos, music, and merchandise! Magazine MSRP: $0.00 WARP GRAPHICS ELFQUEST READER’S COLLECTION VOLUME 9B: BLOOD OF TEN CHIEFS by Pini, Mangels, McKinney, Johnston, & Various Between the cataclysmic moment when the Palace of the High Ones crash-landed on the World of Two Moons, and the time of Cutter’s original Quest, the Wolfrider tribe was led — and sometimes misled — by the Ten Chiefs, descendants of those first, doomed visitors. In this volume are some of the best, wildest, darkest tales of those long ago days, when survival was the rule and love struggled merely to exist at all. SC, 224pg, b&w $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST READERS COLLECTIONS by Richard & Wendy Pini Fantasy and adventure collide in Richard and Wendy Pini’s classic tales of Cutter and his intrepid tribe of elves. From battles with trolls to quests to the ominous Blue Mountain, kids and adults alike will find something to love and cherish for years to come. 8x11, 132-204pg VOL. 7: THE CRY FROM BEYOND (STAR08751)—SC, 8x11 $11.95 VOL. 8: KINGS OF THE BROKEN WHEEL (STAR08752)—SC, 8x11 $11.95 VOL. 11A: HUNTRESS (STAR09357)—SC, 8x11 $11.95 VOL. 14: JINK (STAR09235)—SC, 8x11 $11.95 ************** WESTHAMPTON HOUSE NEIL GAIMAN’S GODS & TULIPS by Neil Gaiman In 1993, Neil Gaiman rose uncharacteristically early in the morning to give a speech at Diamond’s 10th Annual Retailer Seminar on a very important subject: tulips. More precisely, how the “tulipmania” boom in 17th century Holland resembled the comics speculation boom of the early 90s — and how a bust was certain to follow. Gaiman’s solution: sell good comics, comics you like. Gods & Tulips reprints this speech and two other Gaiman essays: his Procon speech in which he described the difference between writing for comics versus writing for movies, and “On Signings,” a primer on the dos and don’ts of a good store signing (learned occasionally painful personal experience). All this wit and wisdom of his lies beneath a superb cover portrait of Neil Gaiman by the incomparable Michael Wm. Kaluta. And not only is Gods & Tulips a smashing read, but all proceeds from it go to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $3.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SLC PUNK! by James Merendino & Dean Haspiel Based on the independent film SLC Punk! Written by director James Merendino and drawn by Dean Haspiel, SLC Punk! follows the adventures of Stevo, Heroin Bob, and Mike as they live the punk rock life in the most conservative city in America — Salt Lake City. Battling rednecks, mods, and boredom, our heroes are anarchistic fun-seekers in a town that frowns on “fun!” SLC Punk! is like a visual Ramones song — loud, fast, and funny! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.50 *************** WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS CREAM & SUGAR #3 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 (3 of 3) $2.95 WILSON PLACE COMICS WJHC #2 by Fisher, Petersen, & Dekraker Join the WJHC crew on a roller coaster fundraising adventure to save their radio station from extinction. After blowing up the school PA system, the only way to get WJHC back on the airwaves is to pay for the repairs. Will Tara come through with her big name benefit concert? Or is it back to morning muzak for Jackson Hill High? FC, 24pg $1.95 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING GEMSTONE TEXT HERE MAGAZINES COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #2 Editor Roy Thomas brings comics history to life in Alter Ego #2, an all-new 80-page giant with color covers of The Atom by Gil Kane and Starman by Golden Age great Jack Burnley! For the first time, learn the full story behind the creation of the Silver Age Atom, starring Gil Kane, Gardner Fox, Julius Schwartz, and Jerry Bails (plus a postscript by Mike W. Barr)! See a never-before-reprinted 1966 Spirit story by Will Eisner, presented by Mr. Monster and Michael T. Gilbert! Read a candid interview with Larry Lieber, first scripter of Thor, Iron Man, Ant-Man, and other Marvel features! Plus Gil Kane talks with Roy Thomas about the Golden Age of Timely Comics and the people who made it; Marv Wolfman tells how he rescued hundreds of pages of original Golden Age artwork from destruction; and a Jack Burnley interview, showcasing rare art from Starman, Batman, the JSA, and more! All this, plus another exciting edition of FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) featuring art by C.C. Beck, Marc Swayze, and others! Don’t miss it! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 80pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST #6 This issue is the scintillating sequel to our second smash issue, The Marvel Bullpen: 1970-77, featuring the artists, writers, and editors who made that era great! Behind a new cover by Frank Brunner (featuring Dr. Strange battling Man-Thing!), you’ll find unpublished and rarely-seen art by, features on, and interviews with such Marvel stalwarts as Paul Gulacy, Frank Brunner, P. Craig Russell, Marie & John Severin, John Romita Sr., Dave Cockrum, Don McGregor, Doug Moench, and others! Plus, our Artist’s Showcase spotlights never-before-seen pencil pages to an unpublished Master of Kung-Fu graphic novel by Paul Gulacy! And throughout, you’ll find more of the rare art and behind-the-scenes exclusives you’ve come to expect from Comic Book Artist — the magazine that celebrates the comics you love most! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 96pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK PROFILES #8 In this issue, Comic Book Profiles takes an in-depth look at Chris Claremont. Claremont, who has written such titles as The Uncanny X-Men, Sovereign Seven, and The Fantastic Four, talks about his entire career, discusses the challenges of writing team books, and gives advice to would-be comic book writers. He also talks about his non-comic book projects including his collaborations with George Lucas. In addition to the interview with Claremont, there are numerous supporting interviews with friends and associates including Stan Lee, Dave Cockrum, and Marv Wolfman. As always, Fred Hembeck is on hand to give us his final thoughts. (As You Like It Publications) Magazine, 56pg, b&w $2.99 COMIC RELIEF #121 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 #638-641 & FALL PREVIEW Includes Previews Item Numbers for easy reference! John Kovalic’s Dork Tower strip continues! Follow Matt, Ken, Igor, and Carson the Muskrat as they turn their attention away from gaming to the world of comics for this very special twelve-week series! Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, eight to sixteen pages with the CSNsider, news, interviews, and color art. The CSN Charts appear in CSN #639; the October Checklist appears in CSN #640, and October Hot Picks are in CSN #641. Plus, the CSN Fall Preview covers hundreds of comics from dozens of publishers due from September through November. This handy guide will help readers pick from the best bets for the upcoming season. Full color. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PIEa. COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1348 The Write Stuff: Neil Gaiman! School’s back in session, and while the kids are writing those “What I Did on My Summer Vacation” essays, CBG devotes issues to five of the greatest comics writers of the 1990s! First: Neil Gaiman may write of The Dreaming, but he works in the real world — to the delight of his fans! CBG talks with Gaiman in this issue about his life in comics and his upcoming projects. This issue also contains a pull-out preview of the Small Press Expo! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1349 The Write Stuff: Alan Moore! His comics contributions have included fresh takes on old heroes and wild creations from his own imagination. Today, Alan Moore’s work on “America¹s Best Comics” has generated interest from a growing number of new readers! Find out more about Moore in this issue’s features! All this, plus CBG’s regular features by Mark Evanier, Fred Hembeck, and more makes this issue a must for collectors, fans, and industry professionals! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1350 The Write Stuff: Peter David! “How come CBG never runs any features about Peter David?” Hmmm. Good question! Learn the answers — to questions about this “Writer of Stuff’s” current and past projects — in this very special 1,350th issue of the world’s largest marketplace for comic books, Golden Age to present! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1351 The Write Stuff: Mark Waid! He’s an industry icon. He knows all about the old stuff, and he’s creating the new stuff. What plans does Mark Waid have for JLA, DC’s foremost super-team? Also in this issue, CBG’s retailer panel looks at titles scheduled to ship in November. Add CBG’s regular columns by such fan faves as Tony Isabella and you can’t go wrong! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1352 The Write Stuff: Kurt Busiek! He’s the Favorite Writer of the CBG Fan Awards, two years in a row! He’s a comics guru! He’s the only major comics writer whose name begins and ends with a “K”! What lies ahead for Kurt Busiek, scribe of Astro City, Iron Man, and Avengers? Find out this issue! Plus, more retailer picks for October-shipping titles. Don’t miss it! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #111 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 #162 The latest review on comics features Tarzan of the Apes in “Return to the Earth’s Core” by Russ Manning, plus Alley Oop, Flash Gordon, Modesty Blaise, Steve Canyon, The Phantom, Krazy Kat, Buz Sawyer, Odd Bodkins, and other classic strips. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, b&w, 64pg $5.95 MODESTY BLAISE #19 A Comics Revue magazine! Featuring the continuation of the Modesty Blaise tale — "Brethren of Blaise" — by Peter O’Donnell. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, 9x11 $5.95 SUBMEDIA #5 Featured is a special preview of the hottest, most daring Spawn project ever to leap from the mind of Todd McFarlane and the brush of Ashley Wood! So top secret, we can't even print the name here. Do not miss this! Also, Neil Gaiman talks to SUB about movies, books and fantasies; Rick Veitch delivers anecdotes and wisdom; and we spotlight the fine work of Wyclef Jean, award-winning rapper and composer, both as a solo artist and as a member of the Fugees. Really... don't miss this issue. (Woodhaus Studios) Magazine, PC $6.00 TRIPWIRE MONTHLY #6 Tripwire continues its tradition of covering the best in mainstream comics by talking to Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale about Batman: Dark Victory, their eagerly awaited sequel to Batman: The Long Halloween. The magazine will feature a full-color cover by Sale, and will contain important plot and character information. Plus, there's the usual mix of reviews and columns, including "Outside The Tent," "Lost Tales," and reviews of the latest music. Batman fans, this is a must-have issue! (Tripwire) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 24pg, b&w $2.25 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS AND TOY REVIEW #84 Spotlighted this issue Transformers — Action Masters and the preview of fall and winter merchandise from Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Plus, as always, the latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Hot Wheels (with separate price guide, 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, What’s 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 AMAZING FIGURE MODELER #16 Fantasy Art Special — AFM focuses its color coverage on the wide selection of fantasy and erotic art kits based on the top fantasy artists including Frank Frazetta, Boris Vallejo Hajime Sorayama, Ken Kelly, and Olivia. AFM also looks at the offbeat talents of underground artists such as Coop, Brom, and others. Plus interviews of the artists conducted by the sculptors and a unique look at the ultimate 3D Fantasy Art Gallery. You’ll get an exotic eyeful this issue. (Amazing Figure Modeler) Magazine $6.00 BEANIE MANIA NOVEMBER 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, “How Beanies Changed My Life,” and a full-color photographic directory of Ty Beanie releases and their variants. (Beanie Mania) Magazine, FC $5.99 BEANS & BEARS! NOVEMBER 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 “Beanie Bulletins,” “Beanies We’d Like to See,” “CyberBeanies” with Internet coverage, “Beanie Fashions and Accessories,” and much more! (Tuff Stuff) Magazine $4.99 BECKETT HOT CARS #2 The Beckett magazine devoted to collectible model cars! Contains the most Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, and toy car information anywhere. Includes columns on red lines, variations, and new releases. Plus, a how-to-collect section, checklists, and comprehensive price guide! (Becketts Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, PC $3.99 BECKETT SCI-FI COLLECTOR #7 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 BECKETT UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO POKÉMON #2 Providing comprehensive coverage of the newest entertainment sensation among kids — Pokémon! Each issue includes video game tips, tricks and tournament listings, coverage of all 150 characters, contests, web-site reviews, collectible card games, merchandise, cartoon reviews, and more! (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, PC, 48pg $2.99 COLLECT! NOVEMBER 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 KITBUILDERS #32 KitBuilders Magazine features articles that cater to figure kit builders, painters, and collectors. In each issue gifted artisans from within the hobby share their tips, tricks, trials, and errors. Each issue also includes such regular features as In My Opinion (new kit and product reviews), “Outer Letters” (reader’s input), "Xacto-Facto" (tips on diorama building), “Cool New Stuff," “Some Assembly Required” (basic and advanced building tips), “Figurin’ It Out” (sculpting tips and instructions), “California Connection” (which features Hollywood news that relates to the hobby), “Morgue” (classified ads), the semi-regular "Hobby History," and more. (Gordy’s) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 MARY BETH'S BEAN BAG WORLD NOVEMBER 1999 Formerly Mary Beth's Beanie World. Mary Beth's Bean Bag World remains the top source for hot news in beanbag and plush collectibles. Bigger and better, Bean Bag World will keep you coming back with loads of color photos and expert advice from Mary Beth Sobolewski, Editor-In-Chief and her renowned staff writers. Don't miss out on the most accurate price guide around featuring all lines of beanbag and plush collectibles. (H&S Media, Inc.) Magazine, 332pg, FC $6.99 MODELER'S RESOURCE #30 Now with more color pages! The Craftbeast takes his artistic brush to a new Lee Van Cleef kit as well as the new Panther Woman, with a fully scratch-built base on the latter. The “Resource Review” spotlight sbriefly on George Zucco's life, as well as a new 1:6 scale figure kit in his honor. You won't want to miss coverage of the Mad Model Party, the IPMS/Nats, or Part 2 with the Make-Up Effects Group and their involvement with the smash-hit film, The Matrix. Plus, tons of other figure kit, sci- fi, fantasy reviews and how-tos, profiles, and lots more! (Modeler’s Resource) Magazine, 66pg, PC $5.99 TOMART’S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #69 This issue features the AFD design contest along with the new Year 2000 Episode I Star Wars figures, and the Mego Super Hero price guide. 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, Action News Briefs, Star Wars Update, and much more. (Tomart) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY SHOP #212-213 Toy Shop offers you the only fully indexed toy and model marketplace in the hobby. Specializing in the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s, thousands of collector toys, models, dolls, and related items are for sale in the pages of Toy Shop every issue. You’ll find classified ads indexed alphabetically by category, making it 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. WHITE’S GUIDE TO COLLECTING FIGURES OCTOBER 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 GENERAL COVER—Magazine $4.99 SPORTS COVER—Magazine $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #265 This month: Strange and exotic locales for use in any Advanced Dungeons & Dragons campaign. From prehistoric lands to savage jungles, Dragon will delve into the mysteries of the fantastic locations and include new character classes, races, and abilities for all AD&D players. Plus, new fiction, humor, convention updates, news, previews, contests, and lots more. Cover art by Mark Nelson. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.95 DRAGON ANNUAL #4 Don't miss this year's added coverage of the Dark?Matter campaign setting for the Alternity game and all-new material for the Marvel Super Heroes adventure game. Plus, all the regular AD&D features from "Arcane Lore" to "Rogues Gallery" and new campaign material from Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.95 DUNGEON #77 This issue features the triumphant return to AD&D’s White Plume Mountain with “Ex Keraptis Cum Amore,” a high-level dungeon crawl. The feather of ash and smoke sifts again from White Plume Mountain, and players must vanquish the newly risen false Kerpatis. Plus “Visiting Tylwyth,” where heroes must rescue an elven woodcarver from a lovestruck witch and her kobold henchmen, and “To Walk Beneath the Waves,” in which heroes battle kuo-toan bandits under the sea. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 GAMERS' REPUBLIC NOVEMBER 1999 For the serious video game. 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 #236 Continuing coverage of your favorite fantasy games including Warhammer 40K, Dogs of War, and more with reviews, gaming tips, modeling how-tos, and rule listings. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 WIZARDS OF THE COAST PLAYER'S GUIDE #1: MERCADIAN MASQUES Straight from the creators of Magic: The Gathering, the Pokémon CCG, and the other great games from Wizards of the Coast. Waiting for the new Mercadian Masques expansion to Magic? Then you'll love this premiere issue which reproduces all 350 cards in full color. Plus, there's a Mercadian Masques guide to strategy, deck building, price guide, and insider information along with the story of Mercadian Masques and a behind-the-scenes look at its making. Read, study, and enjoy! (WOTC) Magazine, 132pg $4.95 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 “Readers Write,” a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby’s most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#175)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BASKETBALL (#111)—Magazine, FC $3.99 FOOTBALL (#115)—Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#108)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#62)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#102)—Magazine, FC $3.99 NON-SPORT UPDATE VOLUME 10 #5 Here’s something to sink your teeth into — Inkwork’s new card set for the third season of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (just in time for the start of the fourth season). Be sure not to miss this issue, you’ll be sure to “fang” them later. Plus, a free Babylon 5 Profiles promo card, a special article about roughs, Finder's Keepers, New Card Review, and the pop-out 32-page price guide. Bimonthly. (Non-Sport Update) Magazine $4.50 TUFF STUFF NOVEMBER 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 NOVEMBER 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 NOVEMBER 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 that’s the bottom line! (Titan Sports) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WCW MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1999 The official magazine of World Championship Wrestling! Keep up with the exploits of WCW's biggest stars. What are the goals of the new World Heavyweight Champion Kevin Nash? Is Ric Flair really crazy, or is it just a sad case of senility? Will the fans embrace the allegedly reformed, yet still annoying, Eric Bischoff? Will Norman Smiley ever get to perform his big wiggle dance on Nitro ever again? 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 $3.99 ECW: EXTREME CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING DECEMBER 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, 108pg, FC $5.99 ************** RAMPAGE #1 Rampage is the magazine for Wrestling’s New Generation. Covering the entire spectrum of professional wrestling including the WWF, WCW, ECW, and more with complete coverage fans crave. Filled with color photos and fold-out posters, Rampage promises to be a trusted authority with interviews of the hottest stars, an exclusive rating of the top stars, the link between Hollywood and wrestling, and sneak peeks at upcoming events. Look for a preview of the fall season this issue! Printed on glossy paper. (Sovereign Media) Magazine, 100pg, FC $4.99 RINGSIDE WRESTLING #23 How can you possibly keep up with all the action in wrestling? Who's in the nWo these days? Is there a nWo? Is Hollywood Hogan a heel or what? Is Bret Hart really retiring? Where does Chris Jericho's future lie? Can the Big Show do any more jobs? Could DDP get any uglier? Ringside Wrestling tackles these topics and more every month! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS #17 The biggest superstars in wrestling featured every month! From Stone Cold Steve Austin to Goldberg, this is the place to get your fix of wrestling action! Superstar Wrestlers is your hook up. Holla if ya' hear me! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 TV WRESTLERS #40 Everyone lives for Monday nights. But, which show do you need to watch — Nitro or Raw? Can you flip between them, or should you tape one and watch the other? Do you just turn the whole thing off and put in a tape of New Japan Pro Wrestling and watch Otani and Kanemoto tear the house down? Sheesh, so many options! What’s a wrestling fan to do? Turn to TV Wrestlers where you can miss some of the action and still keep on top of what's going on. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 WOW: WORLD OF WRESTLING NOVEMBER 1999 No one covers the world of wrestling like WOW! 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, and predictions of upcoming matches. WOW reveals the best of the women of wrestling, including a personal look at the Nitro Girls. This oversized killer includes at least three pull-outs per issue, including one 12-page Monster Pull-out. This is your complete source to the World of Wrestling. (H&S Media, Inc.) Magazine, 180pg, FC $5.99 WRESTLING ALL STARS HEROES & VILLAINS #123 The long-running WASH&V hits you smack in the face with a tornado DDT each month. I don't know about heroes or villains, since it seems the wrestlers these days change their affiliation weekly, so it's good to have an excellent wrestling mag to rely on. Great coverage of all the different federations, including WWF, WCW, and ECW! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT ANIMATION MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1999 Revolving around MIPCOM, the world's biggest TV show market, Animation Magazine tells what buyers are looking for, especially if they are looking for more 3D animated shows, plus beginners' tips for those attending MIPCOM. Previews on the new shows debuting outside the U.S., how it's different to promote daytime versus prime-time animated shows and the big business of title and ID branding for these shows and broadcasters. Monthly. (Animation Magazine) Magazine, PC $4.95 Check out the listings in VIZ COMMUNICATIONS in the COMICS section of Previews for the latest issues of their anime magazines, Animerica, Animerica Extra, and Pulp, featuring the latest installments of recent import manga! ************************************ ANIMEFANTASTIQUE #4 Gotham City’s dark knight blasts into the future in the hit series Batman Beyond. Now Animefantastique — the magazine of modern animation — takes you behind the scenes, offering pages of art found nowhere else and exclusive interviews with the people who turned the Batman legend into one of the most exciting animated franchises in the history of television. Add in an exclusive interview with Todd McFarlane on the art of bringing the dark avenger Spawn to life; features on cult hits like Gundam and Revolutionary Girl Utena; and animator Brad Bird on the making of his theatrical hit Iron Giant, and this issue of Animefantastique will be a must-have for both fans of animation and comics. (Cinefantastique) Magazine $5.95 BABYLON 5 VOLUME 2 #17 Bringing you the definitive Bruce Boxleitner (Captain Sheridan) interview, charting his entire Babylon 5 career — and beyond! Also, updates on all things B5, including new novels, and the upcoming combat game for the PC. Plus, more exclusive accounts on the making of this multi-award winning show, written by some of the people who made it, including series creator J. Michael Straczynski. (Titan) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 THE 5 TIMES #19 Exclusive: a look at Bruce Boxleitner's Frontier Earth, a novel of alien worlds and distant times. Also: interviews with Crusade's Carrie Dobro, Voyager's Robert Duncan McNeill, Stargate SG-1's Amanda Tapping, and Babylon 5's Peter Jurasik. Plus: Iain M. Banks on writing “Inversions”; a Fedcon 7 review; a Stargate SG-1 Video Competition; Video Reviews, Upcoming Conventions, Fan Forum, Fan Zone, and more! (Questing Beast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w $5.00 [A PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LOGO] BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OFFICIAL MAGAZINE NEWSSTAND EDITION #5 A Previews Exclusive. Featuring a variant Faith/Angel cover available only from the pages of Previews! Entering their fourth and most-anticipated season to date, the vampire-slaying gang from Sunnydale prepares for life in the real world. With high school behind them, Buffy and her friends face the new challenge of balancing jobs and college with battling demons and monsters that are still roaming the streets. Meanwhile, the Angel spin-off series, set in the mean streets of L.A. begins production. Take a sneak peek at both series with exclusive interviews, photos, and behind-the-scenes info available only from the Buffy The Vampire Slayer Official Magazine. Features a Buffy/Angel flip cover. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. NEWSSTAND EDITION—Magazine, FC $5.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION—Magazine, FC $5.95 ***************************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OFFICIAL MAGAZINE YEARBOOK 1999 The fans have spoken, and they’ve listened! Buffy the Vampire Slayer Official Magazine and Cinescape have joined forces to bring Buffy fans a special annual. Through exclusive candid interviews of the popular cast, never-before-seen photos, and in- depth features of Buffy’s award-winning special effects team, this collectible issue will bring you as close to the action as possible — without being bit on the neck! Comes with a full episode guide, updated through the third season, making it essential reading for Buffy fans. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. Magazine, FC $9.95 CINEFEX #79 Director Barry Sonnenfeld reunites with his Men in Black star Will Smith to bring the Sixties television, the Wild, Wild West to modern-day movie theaters — including a giant mechanical spider courtesy of Industrial Light and Magic. Then, Shirley Jackson’s supernatural classic novel, The Haunting, about a haunted house with an evil agenda gets big-budget treatment courtesy of director Jan De Bont (Speed, Twister) with chilling effects from Oscar-winner Phil Tippet. Plus, the special effects of The Matrix, Deep Blue Sea, Inspector Gadget, and more. (Cinefex) Magazine, FC $8.50 CULT TIMES #49 Plan the month with the “Cult Times Out of the Box,” 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 “Instant Guide” and review the highlights of the previous month in “Times Past.” (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #11 Cult TV Spin-Offs. Covering new popular cult TV spin-offs Angel and Crusade which both hope to capitalize on the enormous popularity of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Babylon 5. Plus, a look at other spin-off series such as the fantastic Xena: Warrior Princess and the multi-series Star Trek franchise. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 DREAMWATCH #62 Whether your tastes lean toward Quantum Leap or Blake’s 7, Babylon 5 or Aliens (or the tried and true favorites: Who and Trek), you can find it in here with interviews, features galore, and comprehensive episode guides! (DWB) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.95 EROTICA VISIONS SUBLIME #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.95 FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #228 In October, Famous Monsters of Filmland takes readers for a ride on a runaway hearse through the black woods of Horrowood! Included is a terrorific retrospective on the one and only classic TV horror host, Zacherely! Including his long- awaited return to the cover of FM for the first time since FM #15! Also: Monsters in 3-D (an overview of the 3-D films of the 1950s); a never-before-published interview with the late great actor, John Carradine, loaded with rare stills; and a look at the new DVD releases coming from the archives of Universal Studios. Plus, Mystery Photo, an expanded You Axed For It!, new merchandise from our Captain Company Monster Mail Order Dept. and a sneak peek at volume two of the fang-tastic Famous Monsters of Filmland Fearbook! (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w $5.95 FANGORIA #188 Fangoria is still terrifying after all these years. In fact, now it's even scarier with more horrifying articles! More gruesome color! More reviews and news items! Fangoria features the bloodiest makeup secrets and chilling interviews with horror all- stars of movies, books, and video! And all that makes this one of THE magazines of movie terror! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 8 #6 Xena, Warrior Princess — If you’re tired of the same leftover thinly-disguised PR, here’s instant therapy. Lucy Lawless offers some enlightening speculation on the future of Xena; her executive producer/husband Robert Tapert discusses the series reformation; FF interviews Claire Stansfield (Alti) and Alexandra Tydings (Aphrodite); and guest star Sheeri Rappaport from the season opener “Otere” poses for a torrid photo spread and offers an unrestrained behind-the-scenes chronicle of Xena. Plus Heidi Sanchez and Kiana Tom of Universal Soldier: The Return; and FF talks to director Jon Jacobs and star Christina Fulton about the sleeper Lucinda’s Spell which merges sex and sorcery. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 8 #7 Still waiting for Freddy Vs. Jason, the film that will unite Freddy Krueger of Nightmare on Elm Street with Jason of Friday the 13th? Well, pass the time with FF Nightmare retro hosted by alluring star Heather Lagenkamp who also poses. Also, the bold and beautiful soap opera diva Barbara Crampton recalls her genre classics Re-Animator and Body Double and talks about her future as a sci-fi writer; an official preview of the Bond Bombshells of this year’s 007 epic, The World is Not Enough, including Denise Richards as Christmas Jones; Dana Wynter remembers the 1956 Invasion of the Body Snatchers along with Hollywood censorship of sexuality; and centerfold Rebecca Ferratti talks about her films, Jim Carrey, and white slavery. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FORTEAN TIMES #127 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 FROM PARTS UNKNOWN #5 This "Safari into the Unknown" issue looks at masked wrestlers and movie superheroes with animal gimmicks, from Japan's Tiger Mask to Columbia's own cat-masked biker-gang, Los Jaguares! This issue’s highlights include: a Masked catfight photospread featuring Beelzebunny vs. Kung-Fu Kitty; an exclusive Travelogue of Mexican wrestling-related locales; pin-up art from comics legend Bernie Wrightson; a special look at the comics of El Santo; and a look at Japan’s Tiger Mask Manga. This issue features a wild, pink leopard print cover! (Unknown Publications) MATURE READERS Magazine, 48pg, b&w $3.95 G-FAN #41 A special issue devoted to the goings-on at G-Fest '99, July 23-25 in Burbank. Reports on all the speakers, guests, interviews, contests, and tons of photos, plus our regular Japanese monster and Godzilla features. (Daikaiju Enterprises) Magazine, 68, PC $3.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #48 This issue presents the classic Operator #5 adventure, “The Siege That Brought The Black Death!” New York City is under siege by the combined land/sea forces of the Mongols land forces and the Purple Fleet. But at last, victory seems to be within the grasp of Operator 5 and his small company of American fighters. But the Emperor still has one final trump card... a foul, slaying miasma that will bring a horrible death — the legendary Black Plague of medieval Europe! Printed in “facsimile” fashion, with vintage ads and illustrations! (Adventure House) Magazine, 96pg, b&w $6.00 LOCUS #464 The science-fiction and fantasy community’s journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus) Magazine, 70pg, b&w $4.95 MAKE UP ARTIST #21 Special Halloween issue! 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 industry’s leading publications. Each issue features in-depth articles, industry news, how-tos, and interviews with such greats as Rick Baker and The X-Files’ Toby Lindala. A must-read for anyone in the business. (Make-Up Artist) Magazine, 66pg, FC $6.95 MANGA MAX #11 As Sakura Wars finally reaches the U.K., Manga Max looks at creator Hiroi Ogi and other alternate historians. We ask why nobody can spell Brainpowerd, and interview Sammo Hung about Once Upon A Time In China, Martial Law and what it is like to be a “Fat Dragon.” All this and more in issue #11 of the electrifying Manga Max. Plus, the usual sharp reviews, cool criticism, and red-hot news straight from Japan. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 OUTRÉ #18 Outré is one of THE sources for features on the pop culture of the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s and in-depth interviews with the people who made it happen! Outré covers the worlds of music, movies, comics, TV, art, animation, and the various aspects of Life in the Space Age! Outré also keeps you up to date on the latest CDs, videos, and books. See why Outré has been called “The Ultimate Ground Zero of American Pop Culture!" (Filmfax) Magazine, b&w $5.95 PENTHOUSE DECEMBER 1999 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.99 PERFECT 10 NOVEMBER 1999 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Perfect 10) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of the United States and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (NOV)—Magazine (Note Price) $5.95 LINGERIE (NOV/DEC)—Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (NOV/DEC)—Magazine $6.95 PREMIERE NOVEMBER 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 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #57 The Anime & Manga Magazine. This issue features an article on Silent Möbius (an incredible new TV series to be released in September). Also: short overviews of recent anime shows in "Anime Stories," the usual "Anime World" articles, reviews of the latest anime videos, books, CDs, manga, live-action movies and model kits, and the latest news to know what’s really going on in the worlds of Japanese animation & manga! (Protoculture) Magazine, 64pg, PC $4.95 PSYCHOTRONIC VIDEO #30 Special 10th Anniversary issue! Ten years of profiling the latest and rarest in genre video releases! This issue features interviews with directors Nathan Juran (7th Voyage Of Sinbad, Attack of the 50 Foot Woman) and Edward Bernds (Three Stooges, Bowery Boys, World Without End, Queen of Outer Space). Plus, interviews with ’50s rockers Sam The Sham (of The Pharoahs) and Al Frazier (of The Rivingtons); Son of The Ghoul; hundreds of reviews, the biggest Obit section yet, columns, rare illustrations and more surprises! (Psychotronic Video) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 96pg, b&w $5.00 ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE #822-824 Rolling Stone, the authoritative voice on popular culture, speaks on music, movies, video, television, and social trends through irreverent journalism, bold photography, and cutting-edge design! Biweekly. (Straight Arrow Publishers) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.00Ea. SCARLET STREET #35 This issue features a retrospective on The Return Of Dracula and features exclusive interviews with stars Frances Lederer, Ray Stricklyn, and Norma Eberhardt. Then, SS presents the last interview of actor Gene Evans, star of Donovan's Brain and The Giant Behemoth. All this, plus the latest Laser, DVD, Compact Disc, and Book reviews — and Forry Ackerman's Crimson Chronicles, too, in the latest and greatest issue of Scarlet Street: The Magazine of Mystery and Horror! (Scarlet Street) Magazine, 76pg $6.95 SCARY MONSTERS #32 Celebrating eight years of scares with a special Vincent Price tribute issue with tons of tribute articles including those focusing on The Dusty Stones of the Haunted Place, House on Haunted Hill, House of Usher, and The Bat. Plus, hear Vincent Price in The Invisible Man Returns and a Vincent Price Videography listing all his TV and movie appearance. Then, The Os-Scares are presented to the best in horror cinema from the Silent Era to the Nasty Nineties, a Late Night Double Feature presented by Countess Zarina Suspiriorum (Gallery of Horrors and The Wizard of Mars), and much, much more. (Dennis Druktenis) Magazine, b&w $6.95 SCI-FI AND FANTASY MODELS INTERNATIONAL #39 Space: 1999 Special Collector's Issue! Half the magazine will be dedicated to exclusive coverage of original models and props from the series, plus related model making projects such as: a look at original Space: 1999 spacecraft, buildings, alien cities, costumes, hand props, artwork, etc.; Eagle blueprints; scratch-building an Eagle hangar diorama and Meta Probe; a history of Space: 1999 model kits; and tips on modifying your an Ertl Eagle model kit. Plus, the usual mix of special FX and modeling reviews and features. (Next Millennium Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.50 SCI-FI ENTERTAINMENT VOLUME 6 #5 The official magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel. Featuring a celebration of the first big-screen Star Trek flick on its 20th Anniversary; interviews with the writers of the X-Files who explain how they come up with those creatures and conspiracies; a behind-the-scenes look at Tim Burton’s newest film Sleepy Hollow, and a look at F.A.K.K.2, the newest sci-fi thriller from the Heavy Metal maniacs. (Sovereign Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SCI FI TEEN #8 Sure your dad loves Forbidden Planet and mom is a Trekkie. They’re great classics, but isn't it about time there was a sci-fi magazine just for you? Well, there is! Sci Fi Teen covers today’s cutting-edge movies, TV shows, videos, comics, and games like The X-Files, Buffy, Xena, Final Fantasy VIII, and more! It propels you into cyberspace…and beyond! There are interviews with the hottest stars, on-set reports, behind-the-scenes photos, plus contests, fold-out pinups, and more. Even comes with a Report Card to grade what’s out there, so you don’t have to do all the dirty work! (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.99 SCI FI TV #7 Some of the best science fiction has come on the small screen, and now there’s a magazine that’s devoted to covering the wide variety of genre television being broadcast today. Whether you are into Trek, Babylon 5, The X-Files, or Stargate, Sci FI TV is there to give you all the scoops and interviews you crave. Because Sci Fi and TV is sort of like chocolate and peanut butter: two great things that go great together. (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 SCREEN POWER COLLECTOR’S PACK The Official Jackie Chan Magazine Collecting issues #2-4 of Screen Power. Each issue contains exclusive behind-the-scenes reports, Jackie Chan merchandise, interviews with Chan and his crew, and articles written by Jackie himself. Make sure your collection is complete! (Jackie Chan Fan Club) Set (x3) MSRP: $10.00 SFX #57 The smashing, spirited sci-fi magazine from Britain. This magazine asks and answers the burning questions on all sci-fi fans’ minds. Things like: What’s really going to happen in the new Star Wars trilogy? Why has the Star Wars Holiday Special never been rebroadcast? Is 1980’s Flash Gordon a noble failure or just plain awful? Which child genius is more annoying than Wesley Chrusher? And, oh yes, there’s 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 $7.20Ea. SHIVERS #70 Shivers celebrates its 70th issue with the Greats of Horror! This issue includes a retrospective of The Raven starring Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff and Horror Express starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, then looks ahead to Wes Craven’s Scream 3. 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 “Pitt of Horror” from witty Horror Queen Ingrid Pitt. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 SPECTRUM #20 The fourth season of Xena: Warrior Princess is examined in Spectrum’s annual analysis and in-depth episode guide! Plus: an extensive review of Stanley Kubrick’s final film, Eyes Wide Shut; and the usual insightful articles and reviews from the worlds of film, comics, and cult TV! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS GALAXY MAGAZINE DELUXE EDITIONS #4-5 By popular demand, Topps is representing the early issues of Star Wars Galaxy. Fans of both the original and new trilogy will love these issues full of in-depth interviews, collector merchandise, fan events, and original cover art. Authorized by Lucasfilm, Ltd. NOTE: Some issues may arrive polybagged with Topps collectors cards. (Topps) #3-Magazine, FC, 66pg $3.95 #4-Magazine, FC, 66pg $4.95 O/A OFFICIAL BEST OF STAR WARS MAGAZINE One last chance to celebrate and reminisce about the classic movie trilogy and its far-flung spin-offs before we launch into the exciting prequel of 1999. From “Best Actor” to “Best Character Without a Speaking Line,” this magazine covers all aspects of the trilogy, and is a must-have for Star Wars fans of all ages! (Topps) FC, 64pg $5.95 ******************************** STAR WARS KIDS #6 In this exciting issue of Star Wars Kids, you’ll jam with one of Episode I’s super-cool Jedi, Ewan McGregor! In this issue you’ll also go aboard the bongo and take a tour of the Gungan sub with Obi-Wan Kenobi! In addition, you’ll meet Ben Burtt, king of the noise makers and the sound designer of Star Wars. Also, learn step by step how to draw Jar Jar, the galaxy’s goofy Gungan! Plus, comics, puzzles, games, and much, much more! (Official Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America or in Puerto Rico. Magazine, FC $3.95 STARBURST #254 As the new season of sci-fi shows prepares to hit the screen, Starburst will check out the best including Season Six of Star Trek: Voyager and Season Four of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Plus, previews of some old favorites and some likely new hits along with the news, reviews, and features from the world of movies, TV, video, books, and interactive media. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 STARBURST SPECIAL #41 It’s off to the Final Frontier as Voyager’s Kate Mulgrew talks candidly about Kathryn Janeway, Starburst meets a host of Star Trek favorites, and looks behind the scenes of the Trek franchise. Plus, the latest on today’s sci-fi movies and TV. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 STARLOG #268 Catch up on the latest sci-fi TV and movie news with one of the pioneering sci-fi movie magazines — Starlog. New and improved coverage explores the latest news, covers movie and TV previews, reveals special FX secrets, and presents colorful photographs and exciting interviews with actors, writers, and directors. It was around for the first Star Wars, and it’s so authoritative, William Shatner has reportedly sworn on his stack (really). (Starlog) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 TOON MAGAZINE #20 Archie returns to animated TV along with an all-new Sabrina series! Plus, an in-depth look at the upcoming 1999 season in animation! (Black Bear Press) Magazine, PC, 64pg $5.95 TV ZONE #119 The World’s Longest-Running Cult TV Magazine! Up-to-the-minute news, features, and interviews, plus continuing coverage of popular Cult TV shows StarGate SG-1, Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Millennium, and Doctor Who. Also, our ongoing episode guides to popular series and answers to readers’ questions in Memory Alpha, along with regular news, reviews, and interviews. Perfect-bound with spine. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #53 This issue: Part Two of Tim Lucas’ in-depth retrospective focusing on Andy Milligan's most popular films — Torture Dungeon, Bloodthirsty Butchers, The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here! — and many others, including unreleased and unfinished films. Plus, a review of Anchor Bay's new releases of George A. Romero's Season of The Witch and The Crazies — which are substantially different from the versions previously released on home video! See how Romero's original "director's cuts" have quietly surfaced on VHS for the first time ever! Also, reviews of recent VHS and DVD releases like Gods And Monsters, newly remastered transfers of A Clockwork Orange and The Shining, Virus, X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes, 1941 (Special Edition), and more! (Video Watchdog) Digest, b&w $6.50 XENA MAGAZINE FEATURING HERCULES #2 Features an exclusive interview with the God of War, Ares (Kevin Smith), and a sneak peek at the upcoming surprises in Xena’s latest season. Plus: a look at Xena’s popularity in her home country of New Zealand, an interview with Xena novelist Ru Emerson, and find out who’s responsible for those leather bikinis! In-depth behind-the-scenes secrets direct from the set, the latest news, reviews, and loads more! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A OFFICIAL XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS MAGAZINE #1-3 Topps is reoffering the first three classic issues of The Official Xena Warrior Princess Magazine, each available in two variant covers! Each issue is jam packed with behid-the-scenes footage, episode synopses, interviews with cast and crew, color photos, and the free Xena wall poster. #1 COVER A—Magazine $4.95 #1 COVER B—Magazine $4.95 #2 CALLISTO COVER—Magazine $4.95 #2 XENA COVER—Magazine $4.95 #3 COVER A—Magazine $4.95 #3 COVER B—Magazine $4.95 ************************* [A PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LOGO] OFFICIAL X-FILES MAGAZINE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE EDITION #11 A Previews Exclusive! Featuring a revealing one-on-one interview with series creator Chris Carter: Learn what’s ahead for Carter as his spooky franchise embarks on its final season and his futuristic thriller Harsh Realm debuts this fall. Also, go behind the scenes to the L.A. set for a sneak peek at the internal workings of The X-Files’ dark world, the detailed Season Six episode guide with insightful commentary from cast and crew, and dozens of exclusive color photos. The TuthTruth is revealed at last…from the only X-Files magazine licensed by Twentieth Century Fox and Ten Thirteen Productions. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 68pg $5.95 *************** XPOSÉ #39 Xposé has an exclusive interview with Buffy’s Giles (Anthony Stewart Head) as they take him out to lunch and get the full story on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more on StarGate SG-1, The Pretender, The X-Files, Xena, and more features, news, and reviews of the latest fantastic TV. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 XPOSÉ SPECIAL #9 Xena: Warrior Princess. Featuring everything you ever wanted to know about Xena, but were too afraid to ask! Plus, a preview of the fall fantasy TV line-up including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The X-Files, and StarGate SG-1. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 BOOKS ART BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH H.R. GIGER'S ALIEN Now back in print! This engrossing edition details the making of Alien from the viewpoint of the brilliant Swiss surrealist H.R. Giger. Includes over 150 full-color reproductions. (Morpheus International) (STAR00979) TPB, 12x12, PC $27.50 H.R. GIGER'S BIOMECHANICS Now back in print! Features nearly 300 paintings, sketches, and photos (including 22 pages on Poltergeist II). Introduction by Harlan Ellison. (Morpheus International) (STAR01526) MATURE READERS HC, 12x17 $69.50 MIND FIELDS by Jacek Yerba; prose by Harlan Ellison The art of Jacek Yerka is complemented by the prose of author Harlan Ellison in this oversized volume. Each full-color reproduction of a Yerka painting includes a small fictional story by Ellison. (Morpheus International) (STAR04840) TPB, 10x12, FC $24.95 DRAGONTAILS 2 by Various Featuring art by some of the genre’s finest illustrators including Rich Larson, Esteban Moroto, Blas Gallego, Steve Fastner, and Mitch Byrd, Dragontails 2 presents even more dangerous damsels, and the dragons who love them. NOTE: The S&N edition includes a full-color print signed by Fastner & Larson. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #9 (Sep98) TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 FATAL BEAUTY THE BOADA SKETCHBOOK Having painted literally hundreds of paperback covers, creating scenes of amazing beauty and power, illustrator Boada has amassed this gallery of work from his penciled roughs to final oils. Also available as a deluxe signed and numbered edition. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #10 (Oct98) TPB, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ********************** ART OF THE FILLMORE TPB The Poster Series 1966-1971 Published in cooperation with Bill Graham presents. In January 1966, legendary impresario Bill Graham began to commission posters to promote the concerts he was putting on at San Francisco’s Fillmore Auditorium. What resulted were singular juxtapositions of design, lettering, and color that represented a new art form reflecting the artists’ sense of poetics, style, and wit. Now regarded as milestones in art history and rock and roll, the posters for both the San Francisco and New York Fillmore are reunited in one book. Comes with multiple indexes cross references for advertised bands and poster artists. (1-56025-242- 1) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 9x12, 450pg, FC $29.95 SPORE GRAPHIC NOVEL by John McCoy Spore takes readers on a graphically stunning journey in a UFO to save Earth from her greatest environmental disaster: The Pole Shift. An uplifting tapestry of story, science, and spirit, Spore asks timeless questions about the direction of species, the future of life on our planet, and how can we heal the Earth? With its unique triangular triptych design, extraordinary photo realistic illustrations, and clever geometric foldouts, both kids and adults will experience hours of reading pleasure. (0- 9667382-0-9) (Penterion Systems) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 13x13, 128pg, FC $29.95 FILM POSTERS OF THE 60S TPB edited by Tony Nourmand & Graham Marsh A kaleidoscope of images that enshrine the ethos and icons of the turbulent 60s from all corners of cinema up to and including the British Kitchen Sink. Includes posters from the French New Wave, Sergio Leone's Spaghetti Westerns, Hollywood blockbusters like Cleopatra and Psycho, art-house classics like Blow-up, and, of course, Bond, the Beatles, Bardot, Barbarella, and more. Includes posters designed for the Japanese and Eastern European markets. Over 250 posters reproduced. (0-87951- 934-7) (Overlook) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 9x11, 128pg, FC $22.95 FILM POSTERS OF THE 70S TPB edited by Tony Nourmand & Graham Marsh Reflecting both the anxieties and the escapism of that angst-ridden decade. Covering the classics of the decade the bleak realism of Taxi Driver and the political paranoia of All the President's Men to blaxpoitation and porno chic (Emmanuelle, Last Tango in Paris) to anti-hero classics like Dirty Harry and Apocalypse Now, and ….Star Wars. Includes posters designed for the Japanese and Eastern European markets. Over 250 posters reproduced. (0-87951-730-1) (Overlook) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 9x11, 128pg, FC $22.95 THE FAIRIES HC by Suza Scalora Suza Scalora had always been fascinated by fairy lore, but considered them to be the stuff of legend. But when this commercial photographer makes the discovery of a lifetime, and learns how to lure these magical creatures out of hiding, she vows to travel all over the world to photograph every fairy she can find. This is a record of her year-long, sometimes perilous, expedition to capture dazzling photographs straight from another world! (0-06-028234-7) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x11, 48pg, FC $19.95 REALMS OF DRAGONS TPB The Universes of Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman This lavishly illustrated book is the first and only definitive reference guide to the fantasy worlds of best-selling authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, who both worked at TSR before forming a writing partnership that has led to multiple best sellers. Includes five complete concordances (Death Gate Cycle, Dragonlance, Rose of the Prophet Cycle, Darksword Trilogy, Star Shield Series) listing characters, places, spells, creatures, and other information; more than 40 full-color illustrations; an in-depth analysis of their writing; and the authors' bios. (0-06-105239-6) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 8x11, 288pg, PC $29.95 ART OF THE X-FILES TPB Sixty established, emerging, and cutting-edge artists — including photographers, painters, animators, graphic designers, and alternative media artists — pay homage to creator Chris Carter and Agents Mulder and Scully with works that reflect their unique, personal inspiration from The X-Files. Specific inspirations range from a line of dialogue, a character, a story arc, or the entire mystique and are referenced and featured in explanatory sidebars with photographic illustrations. Introduction by William Gibson. (0-06-105113-6) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 11x8, 176pg, FC $20.00 LEGEND TRADE EDITION HC Master of Fantastic Art, Frank Frazetta edited by Arnie Fenner & Cathy Fenner Legend focuses on artist extraordinaire Frank Frazetta’s presence in a variety of genres and his place in 20th Century art history. Includes some very rare paintings, never before seen, such as two-color pieces for an animated Dracula. Also, 34 smaller color pieces, many unpublished elsewhere, and 40 black-and-white drawings. The gallery section contains many of Frazetta’s most memorable paintings: all the “Kane” paintings and 19 paintings from the works of Edgar Rice Burroughs. (1- 8887424-49-0) (Underwood) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 176pg $35.00 STAR OF THE MONTH SOFT AS STEEL FANTASY ART OF JULIE BELL TPB by Julie Bell & Nigel Suckling A collection of sensual illustrations that showcases Bell's talents for capturing the human form at its most powerful and sensual. The roots of her art are celebrated here in the third published collection of her work. A series of exotic fantasy realms come to life with astounding vividness in her paintings, in which the bodies appear to be a melding of cold steel and vulnerable human flesh. Includes 120 full-color illustrations. (1-56025-191-3/STAR09400). (Publishers Group West) MATURE READERS TBP, 128pg $21.95 ********************** FANTASY ART MASTERS TPB The Best Fantasy and Science Fiction Artists Show How They Work by Dick Jude The brightest talents in fantasy, horror, and science fiction present their favorite creations in show-and-tell interviews that reveal the inspirations and techniques that guide their spectacular work. From the lyrical Tolkien landscapes of John Howe to the computer-generated images of Steve Stone and Fred Gambiano and the extraordinary sci-fi images of Jim Burns; from watercolor, acrylics, and airbrush to photographic manipulation and graphics, this book will take readers behind the scenes for a studio view of these artists' creative processes. (0-8230-1636-6) (Watson Gupthill) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 10x10, 144pg, FC $24.95 YESTERDAY'S TOMMOROWS TPB Past Visions of the American Future by Joseph J. Corn & Brian Horrigan How did the people of the past envison the future? This book explores the "future" as Americans earlier in this century expected it to happen. From Jules Vern to the Jetsons, from a 500-passeger flying wing to a flying buzzsaw anti-aircraft weapon, the past visions of the futures are a testament to the limitless immagination of the American spirit. (0-8018-5399-0) (Johns Hopkins University Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB $24.95 COLLECTING SUPER HERO TOYS TPB by John Marshall Pow! Zap! This is the exciting world of super-hero toys. From TV to comics, we love 'em all and want anything and everything connected to them. The roll call here includes banks, board games, costumes, cups, model kits, and much, much more from properties like Captain America, Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, The Incredible Hulk, the DC Heroes, and more. And the great villains were awesome too, so Super Hero Toys spotlights them too! Super Hero fans — from Baby Boomers to Post Generation X — will droll over the 700 color photographs. Comes with a complete price guide. (0-7643-0922-6) (Schiffer Publishing) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 8x11, 176pg, FC $29.95 THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO TRANSFORMERS: 1980S THROUGH 1990S TPB by José E. Alvarez Presenting the history of the "robots in disguise" from the early Diaclone, Diacrone, and Micronauts of Japan to the American Hasbro creation of Transformers, Transmetals, and Fuzors in the late 90s. An unauthorized, but ground-breaking look at these wonderful, changeable plastic toys. Over 500 color photographs. (0-7643-0927-7) (Schiffer Publishing) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 8x11, 160pg, FC $29.95 COLLECTING STAR WARS TOYS 1977-1997: AN UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICAL GUIDE 2ND EDITION TPB by Jeffrey B. Snyder Revised and Expanded. Presenting over 650 color photographs of the toys that have been played with and collected by ardent fans of the Star Wars trilogy over the past 20 years. Covers action figures, accessories, playsets, spacecraft, gaming equipment, model kits, playthings, promotional items, puzzles, weapons, and more, all displayed in a colorful, easily referenced format. The second edition includes revised pricing (both loose and mint in-the-package) and a bibliography. (0-7643-0906-4) (Schiffer Publishing) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 8x11, 176pg, FC $29.95 COLLECTING MONSTER TOYS TPB by John Marshall Monsters of all shapes and sizes stalk the pages of this entertaining and informative "creature feature" as over 600 color photos capture in the incarnations of all the ghouls, mutants, and vampires — from Alien to Z-Ton — that send chills up your spine at the theater or in the den. Covers collectibles from the early 1960s to the 1990s and includes Hollywood, Japanese, big-screen, and small-screen monsters. (0-7643-0923-4) (Schiffer Publications) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 8x11, 160pg, FC $29.95 TOYS AND PRICES 2000 7TH EDITION edited by Sharon Korbeck & Elizabeth Stephan From the publisher of Toy Shop! The must-have Star Wars price guide has been updated for the 21st century in a millennium edition featuring special chapters on the 40th anniversary of Barbie, G.I. Joe's 35th birthday, and a special Star Wars section. Plus an expanded bean bag chapter and an up-to-date action figure listing. The 18 chapters (including character toys, games, Pez, Hot Wheels, Fisher Price, premiums, and more) cover more than 19,5000 items, each with up to three condition grades! (0-87341-763-7) (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 6x9, 944pg, PC $18.95 COMIC STRIPS DILBERT: THE JOY OF WORK TPB How to Find Happiness at the Expense of Your Coworkers by Scott Adams Now available in paperback! Scott Adams, reigning champion of the oppressed worker, aims his pencil at the egomaniacal bosses, boring routines, and idiotic coworkers that flood the workplace in his brilliant Dilbert comic strip. This latest book offers a blueprint for life at work that can help you liven things up around the salt mines (hopefully without getting you canned) at the expense of colleagues, stockholders, and civilization itself. Workers of the world, unite — and laugh out loud! (0-88730-895-3) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) TBP, 6x8, 272pg, b&w $12.95 DILBERT GIVES YOU THE BUSINESS by Scott Adams It's business as usual for the Dilbert clan. Dilbert is continually updating his résumé, Dogbert continues his pursuit of world domination, Wally strives to do the least amount of work possible, and Alice is eternally frustrated by the Boss. Scott Adams tells it like it is, so keep this valuable close at hand next to the phone book, your Internet browser, and other work diversion tools. Available in both hardback and a trade paperback. (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 4) TBP (0-7407-0003-0)—8x11, 224pg $14.95 HC (0-7407-0338-2)—8x11, 224pg $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DILBERT: DON’T STEP IN THE LEADERSHIP PB by Scott Adams The thirteenth book that offers yet another glimpse into the zany office life of Dilbert and crew. Experience a world filled with incompetent management, incomprehensible project acronyms, ISO 9000 certification, and 1% raises. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-8362-7844-5/STAR09234) (CAUT: 4) PB, 128pg $9.95 ********************************* MUTTS TPBS by Patrick McDonnell There's nothing like a buddy: Just ask the Mutts Earl and Mooch. Even though Earl is a dog, and Mooch is a little more feline, it doesn't make a flea's eyebrow of difference! Get the Sundays collection of the best full-color Mutts strips from the Sunday funnies or the third collection: Mutts III: More Shtuff. See why it's won multiple awards including the National Cartoonist Society's 1996 Comic Strip of the Year. (Andrews & McMeel) SUNDAYS (0-7407-0010-3)—TPB, 11x8, 144pg, FC $12.95 MUTTS III: MORE SHTUFF (0-8362-6823-7)—TPB, 8x9, 128pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH YESH MUTTS IV by Patrick McDonnell The fourth Mutts collection. Mutts is a beloved strip featuring the antics and adventures of Earl the dog and Mooch the cat. The charming personalities of McDonnell’s animal stars and his beautiful artwork has earned Mutts several awards and a devoted following of animal and cartoon lovers of all ages. (Andrews & McMeel) (STAR09253) TPB, 128pg, b&w $9.95 *************************** BUCK WILD DOONESBURY TPB by G. B. Trudeau Trudeau is at his best in Buck Wild Doonesbury. Watch as Uncle Bernie pulls the plug on Mike and Kim's entrepreneurial venture — a virtual company losing lots of real money. Behold Zonker as he passes along his long-held slacker philosophy to his young nephew Zipper. And sit in on a press conference with the Special Prosecutor as he admits to four years of "Leaking. Trolling. It's been hectic." (0-7407-0015-4) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 9x11, 152pg $12.95 PEANUTS: A GOLDEN CELEBRATION HC by Charles Schulz Peanuts: A Golden Celebration honors the art of Charles M. Schulz and lets readers relive the life and times of the most widely syndicated comic strip in history from its infancy in 1950 through its glorious middle age. Watch as your favorite characters grow into their most popular incarnations: Charlie Brown as a tenacious baseball manager, Lucy as a psychiatrist, Snoopy as the Flying Ace, and Linus as the acolyte of the Great Pumpkin. Includes 192 pages of strips and 64 pages of Sunday color strips, and unique photographs rounded out by Schulz's own comments offering rare insight into the world of Peanuts. (Harper Collins) (0-06-270244-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x12, 256pg, PC $45.00 CARTOONS CHUCK AMUCK TPB The Life and Times of an Animated Cartoonist by Chuck Jones The illustrated classic with a new preface by Matt Groening and foreword by Steven Spielberg. He's scored the classic Warner Bros. cartoons and created classic characters like Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, Marvin the Martian, and Pepé Le Pew. In this beguiling memoir, Oscar Winner Chuck Jones evokes the golden years in the "Termite Terrace" at the Warner Bros. studio. Not a mere history, Chuck Amuck captures the antic spirit that created some of most beloved cartoons including "Duck Dodgers in the 24 1/2 Century," "One Froggy Evening," and "What's Opera Duck" with some of the wittiest insights ever. (0- 374-52620-6) (Farrar, Straus, & Giroux) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 320pg $20.00 DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH: A CELEBRATION OF THE SILLY OLD BEAR HC by Christopher Robin Finch In 1992, young Christopher Robin Milne received a birthday gift, a stuffed bear that would evolve into one of the most beloved bears in the world appearing on everything from bed covers to postage stamps. The first four Pooh books were published between 1924 and 1928 and were sold in the millions, but Pooh became even more of a star when the first Disney shorts were released in 1966. This retrospective recounts it all from the creation of Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eyeore, Rabbit, Kanga, and Roo to the Disney years…and beyond. (0-7868-6352-8) (Warner Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x9, 176pg, PC $29.95 DISNEY: THE FIRST 100 YEARS HC by David Smith & Steven Clark Brimming with colorful art and nostalgic remberences, this comprehensive year-by-year look at the Walt Disney company looks back at its accomplishments in the 20th century. Beginning with the birth of Walt Disney in 1901, this fascinating chronicle details the genesis of Mickey, Donald, and the rest of the gang; the development of the first animated features; Disney and the onset of television; the creation of Disneyland and Walt Disney World; and the company's current standing as one of the most technically innovative corporations in the world. Featuring an abundance of rare art (some never before published), classic art, and more. (0-7868-6442-7) (Warner Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 192pg, FC $40.00 PAPER DREAMS: THE ART AND ARTISTS OF DISNEY STORYBOARDS HC by John Canemaker The storyboard helped bring Mickey Mouse to life and today's greatest movie makers can’t live without it. What began as a series of sketches fastened to a corkboard has evolved into an elaborate multi-tiered process essential to filmmaking. Animation expert John Canemaker proves an exciting, behind-the-scenes glimpse of memorable stories, scenes, and chasters for Disney's animated films from Snow White to The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Illustrates with rare original sequential storyboard sketches from the Disney archives. (0-7868-6307-2) (Warner Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 12x10, 288pg, FC $60.00 WALT IN WONDERLAND HC The Silent Films of Walt Disney by Russell Merritt & J.B. Kaufman Years before Mickey Mouse, a young entrepreneur made almost 100 silent films in the Roaring Twenties, sometimes turning them out on a monthly basis. Disney nurtured talents like Ubbe Iwerks, Rudy Ising, Carl Stallin, and others who would later play crucial roles in the golden era of Disney. Inspired by Buster Keaton, Rudolph Valentino, Tom Mix, and Felix the Cat, these films show Disney's gifts as a storyteller, gag writer, and teacher…as well as his growing taste for the macabre and sado- masochistic. A unique insight into the mind of Walt Disney. (0-8018-4907-1) (Johns Hopkins University Press) HC, 9x11, PC $39.95 FANTASY THE CROW: SHATTERED LIVES AND BROKEN DREAMS TPB edited by J. O'Barr & Ed Kramer Nominated for an International Horror Guild Award. A chilling collection of stories and poems interpreting one of the today's most powerful gothic icons — The Crow. In this collection, a resurrect gunslinger gets a final showdown, a tormented rogue cop fights fore with fore, a serial killer turned agent takes three abused children under his wing, and more. Featuring the writings of Nancy A. Collins, J. O'Barr, Iggy Pop, Jane Yolen, Alan Dean Foster, Charles De Lint, Christopher Golden, and more, plus illustrations from Charles Vess, Tim Bradstreet, James O'Barr, Don Maitz, and others, it's a darkly sensual collection evoking a modern night world. (0-345-41712-7) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 6x9, 384pg $14.00 THE HOBBITT POP-UP 3D ADVENTURE by J.R. Tolkien; illustrated by John Howe Delve (literally) into the incredible world of hobbits, wizards, and dragons in this visual adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien classic fantasy epic, The Hobbit. This innovated pop-up book transports hero Bilbo Baggins through five adventures from the novel. Featuring beautiful illustrations, intricate paper engineering, and pull-out scrolls with excepts, this unique edition is both a perfect introduction to Tolkien's timeless tale and a must-have collectible. (0-964-01436-2) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 10pg, FC $19.95 J.R.R, TOLKIEN READS THE HOBBIT & THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING AUDIO CASSETTE These remarkable recordings were made by a frustrated young Tolkien who despaired of ever publishing his masterwork The Lord of the Rings. Fortunately, when he listened to them later, he decided not to give up his literary ambitions. Includes prose, poems, and songs from the fantastic world of Middle Earth including one poem which was later cut from the final printed version of The Lord of the Rings. Approximate running time: 60min. (0-694-52223-6) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) Cassette $12.00 THE OATH OF STONEKEEP MMPB by Troy Denning Based on the Interplay PC game! This original novel bridges the millennia between Stonekeep I and Stonekeep II. An ancient citadel blessed by the gods with peace, freedom, and safety from the dark ones. Five hundred years ago, the hero Drake raised the walls of Stonekeep on the unholy grave of Khull-khuum, the Shadowking. Now darkness once again threatens the land as Ulger the Cruel returns from exile with plans to release Khull-khuum from his tomb. Stonekeep will need a new hero — Cassius of Kural and his sorcerous ally Pendaran. (0-425-17065-9) (Putnam) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.99 HOGFATHER MMPB by Terry Pratchett 'Tis another satirical novel of Discworld from best-selling fantasy author Terry Pratchett. In this send-up of holiday traditions, the jolly Hogfather, who brings presents to all the children of Discworld, has mysteriously vanished. Now the grim specter of Death must take his place, leaving the annual celebration of Hogswatchnight in jeopardy. Called "one of his strongest, most conventional books yet." by Publishers Weekly. (0-06-105905-6) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 384pg $6.50 TREASURES OF FANTASY MMPB edited by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman A collection of some of the most acclaimed stories that have made fantasy such an exciting and popular genre edited by the popular fantasy duo Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Contributors include Phillip K. Dick, Poul Anderson, Anne McCaffrey, C.J. Cherryh, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Andre Norton, Mercedes Lackey, and Melanie Rawn. (0-06-105630-8) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 496pg $6.50 ISAAC ASIMOV'S WEREWOLVES MMPB edited by Gardner Dozois & Sheila Williams The secrets of lycanthropy are revealed in this collection which delivers more than a furry face by the light of the moon. From the Viking Age to the 19th century, from Europe to the Old west to the American South of the 1950s, these new legends of howling beasts will leave you hungry for more. (0-441-00661-2) (Putnam) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $5.99 WEREWOLF BOOK The Encyclopedia of Shape-Shifting Beings by Brad Steiger Collecting werewolf myths, legends, history, and lore in a detailed objective matter in more than 250 alphabetical entries. Other topics include werewolves in movies I TV, werewolf web sites, rat people, werewolves and vampires, Eddie Munster, and more. Over 150 photos. (1-57859-078-7) (Visible Ink) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x9, 500pg $19.95 EARL AUBECH HC by Michael Morcock The 14th volume of the acclaimed Eternal Champion series, this edition collects newly revised and edited tales of his most famous meta-character the Eternal Champion. Includes tales of many Eternal Champions including Elric of Melnibone as well as Morcock's earliest novel, The Golden Barge. (12498/1-56504-986-1) (White Wolf Publishing) (CAUT: 4) HC $24.95 ILLUSTRATED FICTION CREEPY SUSIE AND THIRTEEN OTHER TRAGIC TALES FOR TROUBLED CHILDREN HC by Angus Oblong Your mother never told you these stories. She didn't want to scare you. But Angus Oblong isn't your mother. Fans who love Groening's Life in Hell and can't get enough of South Park be right at home in Oblong's delightfullu demented world. Illustrated. (0-345-43301-7) (Ballatine) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 160pg $16.95 STRUWWELPETER by Heinrich Hoffmann Now just over 150 years old, Struwwelpeter is an unforgettable and morbid collection of stories that show children the horrific outcomes of naughty behavior. This edition contains remarkable original illustrations by Sarita Vendetta and a critical background on the story and its many uses over the years. Includes 24 color and 42 b&w illustrations. (Publishers Group West) (0-922915-52-0) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #11 (Nov98) MATURE READERS SC, 124pg $15.00 MAD MAD ABOUT THE EIGHTIES TPB by The Usual Gang of Idiots Alfred E. Neuman as the King of Pop? Ecch! This collection of 80s MAD material, with a 48-page color section, includes such "classics" as "Star Bores: Re-Hash of the Jedi," "Top Gunk," Thirtysuffering," "The Clodsby Show," "Dorky Dancing," and more. Plus, Sergio Aragonés, The Lighter Side of…, Snappy Answers, Scenes We'd Like to See, MAD Fold –Ins, MAD-ison Avenue Parodies — all from the gnarly "Greed Decade." Awesome! (1-55853-774-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 288pg, PC $19.95 MAD: HOW TO BE A SUCCESSFUL DOG TPB by Spot (as told to Larry Siegel) & John Caldwell His Book is Worse than his Bite. In Spot's first (and probably last) venture into the people market, Spot cashes in on his canine wisdom and reveals his secrets for: Choosing the Right Master, How to Handle Boredom, Satisfying your Inner Dog, Protecting Your Turf, The Fine Art of Living with Guilt, and Facing Up to Punishment. Every dog has its day, and today is Spot's! (1-55853-784-8) (Rutledge Hill Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x8, 160pg $7.95 MORE COMICS RAW VOLUME 2 #3: HIGH CULTURE FOR LOWBROWS TPB The original 1991 edition recently discovered in Raw Book's warehouse. This alternative anthology includes the Chapter 10 installment of Maus, Collaborations by Alan Moore and Mark Beyer, a full-length Krazy Kat adventure, "Out of Africa" by Zaire artist Cheri Samba, an Eyesore sketchbook printed in violet ink, and more. Color covers by R. Crumb and David Sandlin. NOTE: Limited quantities. Allocations may occur. (0-14-012282-6) (Raw Books and Graphics) MATURE READERS TPB, 6x9, 228pg, PC $14.95 ETHEL AND ERNEST: A TRUE STORY HC by Raymond Briggs The true story of Raymond Brigg's parents from their first chance encounter to their deaths, told in a unique strip comic format. Nothing invented, nothing embroidered, this is the reality of two decent people who lived through the dark days of WWII, the birth of the Welfare State, and the advent of television and other exhilarating and bewildering changes while raising their only son. A unique tribute that's also universal. (0-224-04662-4) (Random House) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9 $21.00 BAD GIRLS OF THE COMICS TPB by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby Comic book exploitation at its best with pre-code comics! Featuring crime and romance stories by the Kings of Comics, Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, with some of the most dangerous females ever! Read and gasp at "I Was a Pick-Up," "I Was a Come- On Girl for Broken Bones, Inc.," "Gun Moll," "The Bobby Sox Bandit Queen," "Queen of the Speedball Mob," and more! Thirteen stories in all! (Pure Imagination) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB $25.00 SUBGURLZ TPB by Jennifer Camper Introducing a subterranean trio of dangerous dykes. Set in the toxic labyrinth of abandoned subway tunnels, SUBGurlz chronicles the superhero happenings of three chemically altered girls. There's Swizzle, the strongest person on earth — too bad the poor thing's always killing people accidentally. There's also her girlfriend Liver, blessed with the power to bring back the dead, and Byte, the woman with so much brainpower, she's unable to grow hair on her head! Are they good or bad? Well, it all depends on which side you're on…(1-57344-960-6) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, 5x8, 120pg, b&w $10.95 MOVIES THE ESSENTIAL BOND TPB by Lee Pfeiffer & Dave Worall The first-ever official James Bond book will take you on a top-secret tour of the weapons, villains, and women of the most successful film series of all time. Bursting with 250 photos, The Essential Bond is a meticulously researched, in-depth guide to the phenomenon to the cinematic Bond missions, gadgets, vehicles, villains, exotic locations, and, of course, the delectable dangerous Bond women. Includes pieces of Bond spoofs and a tribute to Ian Fleming. (0-06-107590-6) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 208pg, PC $23.00 JOEL AND ETHAN COEN by Peter Körte & Georg Seesslen The first in-depth book of the Coen Brothers. This book takes you from film to film to give you an analysis of the complex production from initial script to finished product and discusses the common themes and ideas behind the works of the Coen brothers. Includes over 500 photos and storyboards and covers their work from Blood Simple through Raising Arizona and Barton Fink to Miller's Crossing and Fargo. (0-84023-097-5) (Titan Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x9, 288pg $27.99 ROGER EBERT'S MOVIE YEARBOOK 2000 PB The 2000 edition will include every review Roger Ebert has written over the past two years; report from the major film festivals including Cannes, Toronto, and Sundance; a complete three-way index complete with star rating of reviews from previous volumes, and all of Ebert's essays and interviews for the year. (0-7407-0027-8) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 832pg $16.95 JACKIE CHAN HC by Wade Major This pictorial biography of Jackie Chan is a celebration of the extraordinary life and career of kung fu superstar, Jackie Chan. Packed with full-color photographs including movie stills and behind-the-scenes shots, it's a must-have for Jackie fans and film buffs. (1-56799-863-1) (Friedman Fairfax Publishing) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 96pg, FC $12.98 WHAT IT IS…WHAT IT WAS TPB Between 1970 and 1980 over 200 films with Black themes including family dramas, mysteries, horror films, comedies, and action films were released by both major and independent studios. What It Is…What It Was is the first book to highlight the movie poster artwork while presenting the people who created on-screen history. Includes text from both those who were There (Pam Grier, Fred Williamson, Melvin Van Peebles, Isaac Hayes, and more), and those from Today (Quentin Tarentino, Samuel L. Jackson, Ice-T, Keenen Ivory Wayans, and more) who debate the importance…and the term of "blaxploitation." (0-7868- 8377-4) (Warner Books) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. MATURE READERS TPB, 8x11, 208pg, FC $19.95 POKÉMON OFFERED AGAIN ************************ Pokémon Snap is the first game for the Nintendo 64 system. Set on Pokémon Island, the player's mission is to snap all 150 Pokémon up to aid Professor Oak's research. But don’t go to Pokémon Island without your own tour guide…or even three! ************************ O/A SYBEX'S GUIDE TO POKÉMON SNAP by Jason Rich Previously offered in Previews Update #380. More than just a list of strategies and tips, the Sybex version weaves them together into an original Pokémon story. A great travelogue companion. (0-7821-2666-9) (Sybex, Inc.)(CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 112pg, FC $9.99 O/A PRIMA'S GUIDE TO POKÉMON SNAP Previously offered in Previews Update #380. Includes detailed maps of Pokémon Island, the hiding places of all the Poémon, tricks for driving shy Pokémon out into theopen, and hints for honing your "photography" skills to catalague all 150 varieties with just the right pose! (0-7615-2275-1) (Prima) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 96pg, FC $12.99 ***************************** PRIMA'S GUIDE TO POKÉMON RED & BLUE VERSION Wanna catch 'em all? Then read this detailed strategy guide which inludes specifications for the Pokémon, detailed maps and diagrams of the settings with alternate routes, strategy tips, and more. (0-7615-1812-6) (Prima) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. TPB, 8x11, 96pg, FC $12.99 POP CULTURE ELVIS: DAY BY DAY HC The Definitive Record of His Life and Music by Peter Guralnick & Ernst Jorgensen Granted unprecedented access by Elvis Presley Enterprises to hundreds of thousands of exclusive photos, letters, documents, memorabilia, and artifacts, Guralnick and Jorgensen present the King as you've never seen him before. This lavish volume reveals incredible details such as Elvis' father's touching postcards from prison, the Presley's backbreaking struggle to make ends meet, details from Elvis' famous lost tryout to the Arthur Godrey show, how he met Col. Tom Parker, and more. A unique chronicle from two of today's leading Elvis experts. (0-345-42089-6) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 384pg, PC $49.95 THE MARILYN ENCYCLOPEDIA HC by Adam Victor In the Marilyn encyclopedia, Adam Victor assembled every bit of information a Marilyn fan could want; it's almost an Encyclopedia Britannica of Marilyn Monroe. You'll have access to specific information on Marilyn's life and times including an in-depth filmography, quotes from reviews, anecdotes, gossip, famous sayings, entries on her relationships — romantic, career, and family, a catalog of her clothing, her surgeries, information on her recordings, conspiracy theories, and Marilyn and the Kennedys, crucial times and dates, and more. Marvelously stylish and incomparable in scope and depth, it'll satisfy even the most ravenous of Marilyn fans. (0-87951-718-2) (Overlook Press) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 352pg, FC $50.00 IN THE YEAR 2000 by Conan O'Brien & the Writers of Late Night What will happen in the next millennium? Conan has the answers. Among the truly prophetic include "Man will sometimes write '1999' on his check." and "Genetic engineering will give the average person a life span of 100 years — and a wingspan of over nine feet." What else does the future hold in store for us? Read and discover… (Putnam) (CAUT: 4) TPB $10.95 IF YOU LIKE PIÑA COLADAS… The Humor and Weirdness of Personal Ads by Al Hoff Al Hoff has read a lot of personal ads (50,000 to be exact) for fun, and he's collected some of the strangest, most outlandish, and downright funny ads from around the country … all limited to 40 words or less! From Special Requests ("men who are in fact men") to Date Me, I'm Funny ("Seeking clone of last girlfriend to reenact co-dependent behavior"), to bad poems and unfortunate typos, you'll be amazed that personal ads are even weirder than you thought. (0-7407-0034-0) (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x5, 320pg $8.95 STAR WARS EWAN MCGREGOR: THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY PB by Billy Adams Before Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace, Ewan McGregor was best known for his roles in independent films including Trainspotting, Brassed Off, and The Pillow Book. Read about his rise to acclaimed actor and future star in this British bio. Includes black and white photos. (0-87951-704-2) (Overlook Press) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. TPB, 5x8, 280pg $13.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NEW VISIONS: ART OF STAR WARS GALAXY VOL. 1 TP by Various This book compiles art from the first two popular Star Wars Galaxy trading card set. Now you can enjoy the artwork at a larger size, bound attractively in one volume! Each piece is accompanied by the artist's rough sketches, and it's all printed on super- premium art paper. (STAR00612) TPB, 9x12 $19.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA HC by Stephen J. Sansweet Just reissued! With an introduction by Timothy Zahn. This landmark volume draws together a wealth of data from the classic films, as well as the spin-off radio dramas, novels, short stories, computer games, and every other part of the Star Wars epic. From science, technology, history and geography to culture, biography, ecology, and cosmology; and from the renowned and infamous to the obscure and enigmatic. Here are the details for the Sith Wars and the Galactic Civil War that pit the Rebel Alliance against the Empire; the natives and customers of planets as diverse as Tatooine and Dagobah; the secrets of the Jedi Knights and as a bonus, the complete timeline of major events in Star Wars history. (0-345-40227-8) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 4) HC, 400pg, 8x11 $49.95 ************************* STAR WARS: VISION OF THE FUTURE MMPB by Timothy Zahn Now available in paperback! The Hugo Award-winning author's newest saga continues as Luke, Leia, and Han fight to consolidate the New Republic's power while preventing a genocidal war among the Bothans, who have been accused of terrible crimes. The resulting civil war could shatter the fragile New Republic, which is exactly what the cunning Major Tierce — a disciple of the late Emperor — had in mind when he concocted the charges as part of an even grander scheme: the resurrection of Grand Admiral Thrawn! (0-553-57879-0) (Bantam) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 832pg $5.99 STAR WARS C-3PO: TALES OF THE GOLDEN DROID LIMITED EDITION HC by Josh Ling & Daniel Wallace The follow-up to the sensationally successful Annakin Skywalker: The Story of Darth Vader. The C-3PO edition showcases everyone's favorite protocol droid: the alternately smug, stoic, compassionate, and terrified golden droid. The book goes behind the scenes to gather reflections on Threepio's creation, a pictorial overview of C-3PO collectibles and never-before-seen photos and conceptual drawings. Comes with a bonus C-3PO figure showing dismantled an bundled in a net bag as seen in The Empire Strikes Back. (0-8118-2487-X) (Chronicle Books) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Limited quantities. Allocations may occur. HC, 7x11, 96pg, PC $75.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WOOKIEE COOKIES: THE STAR WARS COOKBOOK by Robin Davis; photographs by Frankie Frankeny So, you want to make dining an adventure for your friends, your kids, or just yourself. Hungry for some Boba Fett-Ucine? A bowl of Crazy Cantina Chili? How about some Princess Leia Danish Dos for dessert? You can prepare these and many more gastronomic delights in the comfort of your Earthbound kitchen with this new collection of healthy snacks, tasty dishes, and easy-to-make main courses! Instructional yet irreverent — with lots of hilarious photos — Wookie Cookies even contains important safety tips, plus a sheet of shiny Star Wars stickers for chef-collectors! Bon appetit! (0-8118-2184-6) (Chronicle Books) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x9, 60pg $15.95 SCI FI CLASSIC LENSMAN SERIES BOOK 1: TRIPLANETARY TPB by Edward E. Smith, Ph. D. (a.k.a. E.E. "Doc" Smith) A special facsimile of the 1948 Fantasy Press Edition hardcover complete with black-and-white illustrations. The first installment in what has been called "the greatest space opera of all time" and a leading source of inspiration for Babylon 5 creator J. Michael Straczynski. Meet the Arisians and the Eddorians, two powerful ancient races whose conflict spans the reaches of time and space. (1-882968-09-3) (Old Earth Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x7, 287pg $15.00 LENSMAN SERIES BOOK 2: FIRST LENSMAN TPB by Edward E. Smith, Ph. D. (a.k.a. E.E. "Doc" Smith) A special facsimile of the 1950 Fantasy Press Edition hardcover complete with black-and-white illustrations. The second installment of the Lensman series takes you to a not-too-distant future where fleets of commercial ships travel between the planets. You'll visit Arisia and watch as Virgil Samms becomes the first wearer of the Lens, an almost living symbol of the forces of law and order. (1-882968-10-7) (Old Earth Books) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x7, 306pg $15.00 DUNE NOVELS by Frank Herbert The original classic novels set on the desert planet Arrakis, or Dune, taking place in the far future. Young Paul Atreides is said to be the fabled Muad'Dib of Dune. His quest to avenge his noble family against a plot of treachery will bring the fruition of humankind's most ancient and unattainable dream. (Putnam) (CAUT: 4) BOOK 1: DUNE (0-441-17271-7)—MMPB $6.99 BOOK 2: DUNE MESSIAH (0-441-17269-5)—MMPB $6.99 BOOK 3: CHILDREN OF DUNE (0-441-10402-9)—MMPB $6.99 BOOK 4: GOD EMPEROR OF DUNE (0-441-29467-7)—MMPB $6.99 BOOK 5: HERETICS OF DUNE (0-441-32800-8)—MMPB $6.99 BOOK 6: CHAPTERHOUSE DUNE (0-441-10267-0)—MMPB $6.99 SUPER HEROES X-MEN: CODE NAME WOLVERINE MMPB by Christopher Golden Wolverine, Sabretooth, Silver Fox, Wraith, and Maverick. Together they once formed Team X, the best covert ops team NATO had to offer, but that was before a mission gone awry tore them apart. Now the former teams are being kidnapped one by one. And Wolverine must find out the terrible secret from that old mission…a secret that has remained hidden for years, but could now spell death for them all. (0-425-17111-6) (Putnam) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 336pg $6.99 TUBE OFFICIAL ALLY MCBEAL GUIDE TPB by Tim Appelo A complete guide to the first two seasons of Ally McBeal with over 400 color photos, in-depth character profiles, episode guide, and interviews with the cast and creator David E. Kelley. Answers common fan questions such as how the music integrated into the soundtrack, what it's like on the set, and who decides how high Ally's hemlines go. Includes sections like "The Passion Meter" (a guide to Ally's men), "The Legal Meter" (the most memorable guests and clients), and more. (0-06-098813-4) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, FC $18.95 SEINFELD AND PHILOSOPHY TPB A Book about Everything and Nothing Edited by William Irwin Designed for both philosophers and Seinfeld fans, the essays of this lively book are grouped into four very amusing acts. Act One looks at the four main characters through the lens of philosophy ("Jerry and Socrates: The Examined Life?"), Act Two compares the Seinfeldian view to that of classical philosophers including Plato and Nietzche, Act Three explores philosophical issues raised by the show including "Is it Rational for George to the Opposite?," and Act Four, "Is There Anything Wrong with That?" examines ethical dilemmas arising in Seinfeld. (0-8126-9409-0) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 224pg $15.95 MONTY PYTHON: A CELEBRATION HC by Richard Topping In May 1969, six young men were commissioned by the BBC to produce 13 episodes of the Monty Python's Flying Circus. Over the next five years, 45 episodes were boradcast, and Monty Python became a benchmark of TV comedy. Top TV journalist goes behind the scnese of the Flying Cicrcus and traces its history from its birth in a BBC office to the final episode to the feature films and the status of the players today. Includes an episode guide, biography of each member, anectdotes, a behind-the-scenes glimpse, and almost 80 photos. (1-85227-8250) (London Bridge) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. HC, 7x9, 180pg, b&w $25.00 CULT TV: THE DETECTIVES TPB by Jon E. Lewis & Penny Stempel This book covers the full range of detective shows including action dramas like Starsky and Hutch, cerebral whodunits like Inspector Morse and Miss Marple mysteries, private-eye shows like Magnum P.I., and police dramas including NYPD Blue. Includes 90 photos. (0-912333-83-9) (Publishers Group West) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x9, 256pg, b&w $19.95 BABYLON 5: FINAL RECKONING MMPB The Fate of Bester by J. Gregory Keyes Whatever happened to Psi Corps Agent Bester? To find out, you'll have to read this final novel of the Psi Corps trilogy based on concepts from J. Michael Straczynski. In this stunning finale, the Corp's ruthless commander Bester watches as the monstrous telepathic police force he built up is toppled by a new resistance. Now targeted as a war criminal, Bester is on the run and struggling to build a new life from the ruins of his sinister past. (0-345-42717-3) (Ballantine) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $5.99 X MARKS THE SPOT On Location with the X-Files Louisa Gradnitzer & Todd Pittson One of the great mysteries of The X-Files? — How do they create all those monsters, include all those special effects, and make British Columbia look like any part of the United States (including Florida)? The answers are in here as Gradnitzer and Pittson talk to crew members and go on location to get the detailed info on the making of each episode of The X-Files. Includes great information on scripts and other behind-the-scenes action. Covers up to Season Five in Los Angeles. (0-345-42717-3) (SCB Distributors) (CAUT: 4) SC $12.95 THE X-FILES YOUNG ADULTS #12: GROTESQUE MMPB by Ellen Steiber A serial killer claims that he was possessed by a malicious gargoyle – one he fears will now possess someone else. When the brutal deaths continue, even after the alleged killer is jailed, FBI Special Agents Mulder and Scully are called in to find the copycat murderer… or uncover the demonic force responsible! (0-06-447179-9) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $4.50 VAMPIRE CLAN NOVEL RAVNOS MMPB by Kathleen Ryan Based on the RPG Vampire: The Masquerade. Book Seven of the 13-book series. Khalil Ravanna, a neonate of the Ravnos clan, is under orders to pursue Hesha, a Setite who has duped Khalil ever since he arrived in Calcutta. Khalil seeks revenge, but dares not anger his master who has plans for the Eye of Hazimel now that it surveys the World of Darkness. (11106/1-56504- 808-3) (White Wolf) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $5.99 WRESTLING WWF MANKIND: HAVE A NICE DAY! HC No superstar has ever been more deranged or maniacal than Mankind. But he's just one of three personalities (along with Dude Love and Cactus Jack) invented by the unstable Mick Foley. In this autobiography, fans will get a peek into the history, personality, and demented inner life of this super star. Exclusive photographs, and eight pages of color. (0-06-039299-1) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 224pg, PC $22.00 WWF: THE ROCK SAYS HC Now that The Nation no longer exists and The Rock is on his own, fans are rallying around him as never before. In this autobiography The Rock (born Regan Books) gives his fans the inside story on growing up in a wrestling family, his meteoric rise to the top in the Federation, his complex relation with the Corporation, and his rivalry with other stars of the WWF. (0-06- 039298-3) (Harper Collins) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 224pg, PC $22.00 INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1000 EDITIONS MILO MANARA "CLICK" PRINT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (133/MEP470) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available in Spain. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 DEMONS & MERVEILLES Resin Figures DROOPY & THE GIRL STATUE This handpainted resin sculpture stands almost 10-inches high and features everybody's favorite saggy canine along with Tex Avery's super sexy redhead. (V13E) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Resin Statue $54.95 DROOPY "AH SHUCKS" RESIN FIGURE Droopy is seated on a board, tugging at his lower lip, and gazing upwards adoringly in this superb, handpainted resin figurine that stands over 5-inches high. (V15O) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Resin Figure $19.95 RED ON THE TABLE RESIN FIGURE The sexy songstress is belting one in this gorgeous handpainted resin figure that stands almost 6-inches high. (V15Q) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Resin Figure $21.95 WOLFIE ON THE PHONE RESIN FIGURE Wolfie is just too cool with his white gloves, tuxedo, and dig that pink, deco phone. Superb, handpainted resin figurine that stands almost 6-inches tall. (V15R) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Resin Figure $21.95 TOM & JERRY RESIN STATUE This substantial (10" x 10"), handpainted resin sculpture includes both the vainglorious feline Tom in a marvelous self-satisfied pose, which contrasts strongly with Jerry's humble stance, as well as the wonderful deco lettering from their MGM cartoons. If you love classic Hollywood, cat and mouse animation, you can't do better than this. (V13D) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Resin Statue $54.95 Statues From L'Incal By Mobius ANIMAH ON THE PSYCHORAT MINI-STATUE Demons & Merveilles has developed a new line of resin statues and figures based on the six volume series of science fiction graphic novels written by Jodorowsky and drawn by Moebius. This handpainted beauty stands almost 6-inches high. (V15V) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. MATURE MATERIAL Resin Statue $29.95 JOHN DIFOOL & DEEPO MINI-STATUE The protagonist of one of the major works of science fiction to come out of the world of comics, John Difool has been immortalized in this resin figurine that stands over 5-inches tall. (V15U) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Resin Statue $19.95 L'INCAL RESIN FIGURINE The mysterious "L'Incal" itself has been reproduced in three dimensions by the skilled artisans at Demons & Merveilles. A substantial sculpture of a mysterious object that's sure to draw comments, even from those who have never heard of the Moebius/Jodorowsky science fiction series. (133/V15W) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Resin Statue $29.95 Zippo-Style Lighters DROOPY LIGHTER This brass, windproof, refillable lighter features satin silver plating engraved with a "Tex Avery" logo, and silkscreen printed with a full-color image of Avery's favorite hound dog. (FZ12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Lighter $19.95 RED LIGHTER This zippo-style, refillable lighter also features satin silver plating with an engraved "Tex Avery" logo and a full-color silkscreened image of Avery's sexy siren emerging from a MGM logo. (FZ11) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Lighter $19.95 WOLF LIGHTER What could be more suave and debonair than whipping out this silvery beauty with its full-color silkscreened image of Tex Avery's libidinous canine adorned in all his top-hatted finery. Windproof, refillable lighter. Way cool! (FZ08) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in France. Lighter $19.95 EURO-HUMOR IN TRANSLATION SPIKE AND SUZY: THE FAIRIES OF EFTELING HC Now available in English this delightful full-color graphic novel by Willy Vandersteen (a contemporary of Herge) is sure to please kids and fans of Tintin. With Pokémon and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace drawing younger consumers to comic shops this summer, here's a delightful children's fantasy/adventure comic you can recommend. (0-9533178-3-8) (133) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 60pg, FC $11.95 FRENCH COMICS MOEBIUS: AN ARTIST'S NOTEBOOK #1: UNE JEUNESSE HEUREUSE This 168-page sketchbook contains 52 b&w drawings as well as 30 in full-color by France's leading comic book artist, Moebius. This facsimile reproduction is limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide. Each copy is signed by the artist. Black leather binding. (133) (CAUT:4) HC, 3x4, 168pg, PC $59.95 THE NICOPOL TRILOGY CD-ROMS Enki Bilal's groundbreaking Nicopol Trilogy (Gods in Chaos, etc.) has been a huge hit in the European comics market. Bilal himself collaborated on these CD-ROMS which present the entire graphic novel plus sketches, interviews, and character profiles. Compatible with both PCs and Macs. French text. (CAUT: 4) LA FOIRE AUX IMMORTELS VOL. 1—CD-Rom $19.95 LA FEMME PIEGE VOL. 2—CD-Rom $19.95 FROID EQUATEUR VOL. 3—CD-Rom $19.95 ITALIAN COMICS ANIME ENCYCLOPEDIA: SPORTS/MARTIAL ARTS CD-ROM The latest volume in this groundbreaking series of CD-Roms ventures through the worlds of sports and martial arts where you can encounter fighters with mysterious powers, winners and losers, passion and excitement-meet the legendary characters from Hokuto No Ken (Fist of the North Star), Dragonball and dozens of other anime classics. More than 60 characters are discussed in depth in this CD, which contains more than 300 images, along with 40 minutes of sound and video. Includes an 100-page source book. Presented in English, Italian, and French. Compatible with both PCs and MACs. (133) (CAUT: 4) CD-Rom $39.95 SELEN #41 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Italian language. (6178) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, UK, or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 9x12, 70pg, PC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DIVA OBSEXION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Text in English and Italian. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x13, 100pg, PC $35.95 ********************* DIVA SATANICA SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Text is in English and Italian. (4528) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x13, 104pg, PC $35.95 THE MARQUIS DE SADE AN ILLUSTRATED ANTHOLOGY HC 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 HC, 10x12, 160pg, PC $49.95 GERMAN COMICS ART SPIEGELMAN: COMIX, ESSAYS, GRAPHICS & SCRAPS Here's a catalog for a German exhibition of the works of Art Spiegelman that functions as an excellent overview of the works of one of the American avant garde's most important cartoonists. Spiegelman's essays in which he displays an exhaustive knowledge of the history of the comics medium are as revealing as the artwork itself. The oversized 10" x 13" format of this volume allows for a superb display of the artwork, while its length lets Spiegelman dwell generously on the artists whose works have inspired his own. Spiegelman's career is covered in detail from early works published in Arcade (which he edited with Bill Griffith) such as "The Malpractice Suite," a dadaist deconstruction of Rex Morgan, to Raw Magazine (edited with Francoise Mouly) which defined avant garde comics in the 80s, had an incalculable effect on graphic design in this country, and also saw the first publication of Spiegelman's masterwork, Maus, to the controversial New Yorker covers which have provided this decade with delightful images like that ultimate harbinger of Spring, the Easter Bunny, crucified on a 1040 tax form. Text in English and German. Limited print run. Allocations may occur. (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x13, 104pg, PC $40.00 SPANISH COMICS EL VIBORA #230 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 #90 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 SINGAPORE COMICS RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES #15 This medieval Chinese Martial Arts saga continues in the capable hands of writer Louis Cha and artist Wee Tian Beng. Not only is this manga-style comic storytelling at its finest but it's translated into English. English text. (6472) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 150pg, b&w $9.95 RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES #16 This captivating saga of an orphaned swordsman in love with his beautiful martial arts instructor continues in another beautifully illustrated volume by Wee Tian Beng. English text. (6472) (CAUT:4) SC, 6x8, 150pg, b&w $9.95 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 #9: WHO'S WHO OF JAPAN Get a handle on Japanese history from the people who made it! The dramatic lifestyles of emperors, aristocrats, generals, and statesmen. The heroes, in their glory and tragedy; the artists, with their unique creations enhanced by colorful illustrations. The ninth installment in this best-selling pocket book series. English text. (4-533-00798-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $14.95 JAPAN IN YOUR POCKET #10: TODAY'S JAPAN The tenth volume offers concise explanations of Japanese geography, lifestyle, transportation and communications, industry, politics and economy, enhanced by enjoyable illustrations. Today's Japan is an excellent way to gain a basic grasp of modern Japan, and can also be utilized as an index for the other books in the series. English text. (4-533-00893-3) (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. BOTCHAN Author Narsume Soseki is considered one of the most famous writers in modern Japanese literature. Botchan (a kid), a text novel, comically depicts a reckless young teacher's conflicts with the rural high school colleagues. Translated by Alan Tyrney. English text. (4-7700-2205-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 244, b&w $11.95 THE OL COMES OF AGE A collection of amusing 4-panel comic strips by Risu Akizuki (and translated by Yuriko Tamaki) and depicting the life of young female Japanese office workers (a.k.a. "OL" or office workers). An interesting look into everyday office environment life which should be enjoyed by all. English text. (4-7700-2275-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 160pg, b&w $10.95 MANGA BOOKS EAT-MAN MANGA #8 Meet Bolt Crank, code named Eat-Man, a roaming mercenary with cool charisma and a very strange habit -- he can absorb, and then reassemble, the qualities of whatever he eats! Follow the bullet-munching hero's exciting adventures as he rescues beautiful women, saves innocent people and liberates kingdoms! Artist Akihito Yoshitomi is a newcomer with an excellent storytelling ability and dynamic art. Japanese text. (4-07-310580-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 178pg, b&w $10.95 ECCHI #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-08-875744-0) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 226pg, b&w $9.95 FUSHIGI YUUGI #14 Mysterious Play. 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. (4-09-136224-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 GENZO HITOGATA KIWA #1 The latest episodic manga by Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes)-- Genzo's Puppet Stories, a fantastic series set in the samurai era of Japan. Meet Genzo, a talented young puppet master, who has lost all interest in life after his wife's tragic death. Follow the wandering puppet master and warrior princess Kiku, who adores him, as they solve problems with their craftsmanship and courage. An exciting story combined with excellent artwork makes this a treat to behold. Japanese text. (4-06-321087-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 152pg, b&w $9.95 GESTALT #1 A manga by Yun Kouga (Earthians), one of the most talented shoujo manga artists in Japan today. Follow the adventure of a young priest and his slave (a powerful male sorcerer disguised as a beautiful girl) who seek the evil god-like existence named "G." The story is told in the RPG style, so our heroes will meet powerful enemies and adventure companions with special talents. Beautiful manga artwork. Highly recommended for shojo manga fans and RPG fans. Japanese text. (4-87025-501-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 198pg, b&w $14.95 KIMAGURE ORANGE ROAD WIDE-BAN EDITION #7 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. (4-8342-8077-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 232pg, b&w $17.95 KINDAICHI SHOUNEN NO JIKENBO #7 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. (4-06-312009-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, b&w $7.95 MYSTERIOUS CERES #4 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. (4-09-136357-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 ONIMARU TAISHO #2 The beloved Osamu Tezuka (Kimba the White Lion) presents this tale of the 10th century centering around the legend of devils. When a Roman slave ship travels to Japan, it brings a fair skinned, blond Roman slave boy who's regarded as a devil by Japanese standard. Escaping, he hides in the mountain, marries a Japanese woman and a Roman/Japanese boy Oni-Maru ("Devil Boy") is born. Eventually Oni-Maru's father is killed, and Oni-Maru promises himself a revenge. An unique manga by one of the best Japanese manga artists in Japan. Japanese text. (4-253-06445-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 216pg, b&w $7.95 POCKET MONSTERS 4KOMA MANGA THEATER #1 Here's the first collection of humorous 4-panel comic strips featuring all of your favorite Pokémon characters. An excellent addition to anyone's Pocket Monsters library. Also includes 16-pages of full-color. Japanese text. (4-87025-922-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 128pg, b&w $10.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #3 Lodoss Island has been infested by demons and many of the kingdoms have been ravaged by wars of supremacy. The story picks up when the young knight Spark falls victim to Darkelf's occult powers, and the royal treasures, which have the power to revive the demonic lord Cardis, are stolen. Waging a desperate battle against time, Spark and his comrades must set out on a seemingly hopeless quest across a war-ravaged Lodoss Island to prevent the demon lord's rebirth, and the destruction of their world. Presented by Masato Natsumoto. Japanese text. (4-04-713259-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN #16 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- 872296-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 SABER MARIONETTE 'J' MANGA #3 The latest volume of the popular sci-fi series Saber Marionette 'J' by Yumisuke Kotoyoshi. The story is set in the distant future on an itinerant planet called Teratsu, the female inhabitants of which have been killed in a planet-wide disaster. This is an action-packed, science fiction love-comedy depicting the adventures of Otaru Mamiya, a boy living on Teratsu, and Marionette, a sentient female android. Japanese text. (4-04-712174-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.95 SEASON OF SENTIMENT #1: AUTUMN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-09-183891-X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x8, 212pg, b&w $16.95 SILENT MOBIUS SIDE 0 The b&w comic version by popular anime/manga creator Kia Asamiya (Meteor Schlachtsciff Nadesico) which continues the popular Silent Mobius US series. This prologue volume is a revised version of "Moebius Klein", a prequel to the original Silent Mobius series. Learn how the battle of human vs. Lucifer Folk started. Includes 8-pages of full color. Highly recommended for SF manga fans. Japanese text. (4-04-712148-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w $10.95 TENCHI MUYO! MANGA #10 The latest volume in the exciting manga version of the No Need for Tenchi Muyo! OAV is here! Follow the exciting and hilarious story of high school student Tenchi Maski, who mistakenly releases the legendary "demon" Ryoko, who quickly becomes Tenchi's unwanted house guest, not to mention his worst nightmare. What ensues is a wild adventure on intergalactic proportions! Japanese text. (4-04-712188-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 180pg, b&w $10.95 3X3 EYES MANGA #31 Yazo Takada's popular manga series continues. Sazan Eyes is a superb supernatural adventure story with a nice blend of humor, romance, and violence. The story centers on Pai, the last of mysterious race of immortals-the Sanjiyan Unkara, who is seeking an ancient supernatural artifact, the Ningen, which can change her into a true human being which is her fondest wish. Seeking the help of Yakumo Fuji, an ordinary 16-year old and the son of an archaeologist who devoted his life to the secrets of the Sanjiyan. Yakumo agrees to set off with Pai on what will be one fantastic journey of a lifetime! But will the journey be cut short as they find themselves caught in the middle of a secret war between opposing occult forces? Japanese text. (4-06- 336798-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 224pg, b&w $9.95 TOKYO UNIVERSITY STORY #1 From the creator of Golden Boy, Tatsuya Egawa presents Tokyo Daigaku Monogatari, a drama about high school students aiming for entry into the prestigious Tokyo University. When high school boy Murakami falls in love with his classmate Haruka, it's love at first sight. But as luck would have it his friend Sano also falls in love with her and is getting in the way. Besides, Murakami has to study hard to pass the exam for Tokyo University, the most prestigious of all universities in Japan. Can he pass the exam and win her heart? (4-09-183251-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 210pg, b&w $9.95 URUSEI YATSURA WIDE-BAN DIGEST EDITION #5 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. (4-09-193185-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 344pg, b&w $10.95 ANIME BOOKS COWBOY BEBOP COMPLETE TYPE V FILM BOOK Presented by Newtype Film Books, volume five presents episodes 20 through 23 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; Faye Valentine, 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. (4-04-853027-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 96pg, PC $14.95 DEVILMAN LADY ANIMATION MEMORIES Although the manga itself is "adults" only, this illustration book is tamer, though with plenty enough heat to make it "mature readers." Go Nagai's Devilman is popular both as a manga and anime and this spin-off is a visual guide to the sensual Devilman Lady animation series. With 32 color pages, and 40 pages of b&w photos and illustrations. (8193) (4-06-334071-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATRIAL SC, 9x12, 80pg, PC $35.95 MOBILE SUIT Z GUNDAM DATA COLLECTION This revised deluxe edition includes 40 color pages, 1 color poster, and 4 full-color postcards. Sections include: Last Episode Film Story Digest, Z-Gundam World Concept, Z-Gundam Mechanics Catalog, and Character Sketch. (8193) (4-89799-392-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 182pg. PC $28.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM II ANIME COMIC #2 Re-experience this anime classic with this reproduction comic celebrating the 20th anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam saga. Gundam II was the second theatrical anime released which depicted the battle of Federation against the Zion. This is the second of a five volume series and is presented with full-color cel artwork. Japanese text. (4-06-174498-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 160pg, FC $15.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION THE MOVIE SOUVENIR BOOK This full-color 24-page book was sold at showings of the Neon Genesis Evangelion theatrical feature. With lots of stunning images from the best science fiction anime of recent years, this is a book that Evangelion fans will treasure. Japanese text. Staple bound. (133) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 24pg, FC $9.95 POCKET MONSTERS FILM COMIC #14 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. Episodes 49 through 52 are presented in full-color cel art. Japanese text. (4-09-149414-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 176pg, FC $13.95 POCKET MONSTER FILM COMIC: ORANGE ISLANDS #1 Here's the latest cel art comic series for the brand new season of the Pokémon anime. Orange Island picks up right after the Pokemon League tournament ends. Ash, Pikachu and friends all return to their hometown only to get another assignment: a trip to the Daidai Island in the Orange Islands where they must locate a new and mysterious Pokeball. Episodes 1 through 4 are presented in full-color cel art. Japanese text. (4-09-149521-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 176pg, FC $13.95 POCKET MONSTERS TV PICTURE BOOK #3 The third volume in the young readers series based on the Pokémon TV series. Features thick cardboard pages with full-color animation cel art. Intended for Japanese children, but can be enjoyed by all. Japanese text. (4-09-114573-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 16pg, FC $7.95 POCKET MONSTERS TV PICTURE BOOK #4 Volume four continues the young reader picture book series based on the Pokémon TV show. Features 16 heavy cardboard pages with full-color cel artwork. Japanese text. (4-09-114574-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 71/2x 101/2, 16pg, FC $7.95 ILLUSTRATION BOOKS FIGHTING GOD: KEN ISHIKAWA MANGA PICTURE SERIES 1 Here's a collection of art by Ken Ishikawa for the classic TV anime series Getter Robo which recalls the Gundam and other mecha series. With 82 pages in full-color and 22 pages of b&w drawings. Includes a 20" x 29" full-color poster. (8193) (4- 89601-431-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 104pg, PC $46.95 GUMDAM FIX: THE WORKS OF HAJIME KATOKI HC This hardcover volume is a visual chronicle of the future as presented by Hajime Katoki--the mecha designer of Gundam 0083, V Gundam, G Gundam and Gundam W. Katoki presents full page photorealistic computer graphic illustrations of various Gundam mechs in various settings. You can see Gundams flying in space, landing in the middle of a crowded Asian city, maintained in the factory. A must for all Gundman and mecha fans. Japanese & English text. (4-04-853049-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x11, 96pg, FC $79.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM ILLUSTRATION WORLD This superb full-color illustration book includes not only robots and machinery, but also the young characters who make the Gundam series so popular. 144 pages of glorious full-color illustrations. Primarily Japanese, but some English text. (4-89601- 212-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 144pg, FC $44.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM II ILLUSTRATION WORLD This volume concentrates entirely on the Mecha, robots, planes, and space ships from the Gundam saga. The various Gundam series have always pleased those who love "hardware" and this volume demonstrates how the series has dominated with its highly original robot and mecha designs. Japanese text. (4-89601-407-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 120pg, FC $44.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM III ILLUSTRATION WORLD More great mecha and robot designs including the powerful Gundam Sentinel, make this volume a "must" for fans of the Gundam series. No wimpy characters here, just one full-color illustration after another of powerful mechs in action. Japanese text. (4-89601-408-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 130pg, FC $44.95 MAMORU YOKOTA ART WORKS This 112-page volume features the art of illustrator Mamoru Yokota, who provides dynamic full-color renderings of a bevy of beautiful bishojo babes (including Rei and Asuka from Evangelion; Chun-Li from Street Fighter; the SNK gals and many more RPG anime babes) - all clad in skimpy school uniforms, swimsuits, lingerie, and other sexy attire. (4-89601-321-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 112pg, 8x12, FC $42.95 PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS BEAUTIFUL ENERGY HC This gorgeous volume of photographs by Seitaro Shimizu features the beautiful Aya Sugimoto in a wide variety of costumes (including lots of bikinis) and settings. Full-color throughout. (42) (4-7648-1527-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $27.95 REIKO HAYAMA IN LONDON HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Minimal Japanese text. (42) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong and Canada ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x10, 64pg, FC $26.95 MISC. BOOKS I''S BOX SET A special box set dedicated to Masakazu Katsura's (Video Girl Ai) wonderful I''S manga series which is a romantic comedy about a shy boy falling in love with his cute classmate Iori. This box set contains lots of goodies: a high-quality 10” tall figure of Iori; a full-color illustration booklet; 10 comic book covers to protect your collection of the10-volume I''S manga series; trading cards featuring Katsura's beautiful bishojos; a postcard calendar; a set of pins; and more. Don't miss this treasure! Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Box Set $??.?? NOUVEIS LOGIC COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-938343-41-X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 118pg, PC $39.95 POCKET MONSTERS BATH PICTURE BOOK An unique vinyl coated foldout picture book for children (and hard-core Pokemon lovers) who like to read in the bathtub! Soak it in warm water and the pages will "magically" change colors and reveal secret pictures. Printed on environment friendly materials. Japanese text. (4-09-734244-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x6, 8pg, FC $23.95 POKÉMON 3-D VOL. 3 The third volume features 46 of your favorite little Pocket Monsters. Also includes paper "fishing poles" so you can pretend to fish for your favorite pocket monsters. (4-09-110848-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 54pg, FC $15.95 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #256 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 OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 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 ANIMATION MAGAZINE OCTOBER 1999 Formally known as Degenki B-Magazine. 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 #21 The latest issue covering both American and Japanese figures, toys, and miscellaneous merchandise items. This issues spotlights various figure manufacturers and the Cadbury "Yowies", the Australian toy collectibles hidden in chocolate eggs. Other articles cover Japanese G.I. Joe, Ultra Man, Transformers Generation-1, Star Wars: Episode I, various Banprestro toys and much more. Japanese text. (4-8465-2208-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 176pg, PC $17.95 HOBBY JAPAN SEPTEMBER 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 PLAYSTATION NOVEMBER 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 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Z OCTOBER 1999 Jump onboard for one of the newest manga magazines from Japan. Targeting Japanese teenage readers, this new magazine will feature such big names as Go Nagai, Yuuki Tomino (manga adaptation of Turn-A Gundam, the latest TV anime), Ouji Hiroi (Sakura Wars, and Haruhiko Mikimoto (new manga Pink Angel). Highly recommended. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.95 NEWTYPE OCTOBER 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 OCTOBER 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 UCHUSEN QUARTERLY #88 A quarterly magazine dedicated to takusatu (special effects), toys, and kaiju based on Japanese Sci-Fi programs and movies. This issue reviews Thunder Mask, a 1970s super-hero TV SFX series by Osamu Tezuka. Also includes various other articles on current Japanese movies as well as coverage on various American movies. Japanese text. (T1101843060950) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 140pg, PC $16.95 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 SEPTEMBER 1999 Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.95 CANDY CLUB OCTOBER 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 LEMON CLUB OCTOBER 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 MANGA BUMP OCTOBER 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PA PI PO OCTOBER 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PASOCOM PARADISE CHAT OCTOBER 1999 Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $15.95 PENGUIN CLUB OCTOBER 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 YOUNG JAMBO OCTOBER 1999 Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 COMPACT DISCS BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2040 COLLECTORS FILE 1999 IMPORT CD One of the latest soundtracks for the new Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 television series is here! Includes "Y'know" by Midnight Step; the piano version of "Heat in Beat"; "Blue Confusion" featuring Yuu Asakawa; and more. 19 tracks with a running time of 64:38 minutes. 16-page booklet included. Japanese language. (42/VICL-60239) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $43.00 FINAL FANTASY VIII ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK IMPORT CD The original soundtrack for one of the most anticipated PlayStation US releases is here -- Final Fantasy VIII. Featuring a whopping four CDs, totaling a massive 74 tracks, this masterpiece was composed, arranged and produced by Nobuo Uematsu. Japanese language. 14-page booklet included. (42/SSCX-10028) (CAUT: 4) CD (x4) SRP: $46.00 CD-ROMS INTRON DEPTO D: A COLLECTION OF MASAMUNE SHIROW'S FULL-COLOR WORKS CD-ROM (MAC) A full-color digital art collection by Masamune Shirow (Ghost In The Shell). This Mac only CD-ROM contains more than 150 pieces of illustrations from the best-selling Intron Depot. As a special bonus, a full-color mouse pad is included (featuring the image of the box art to this package). System requirement: System 7.1 or higher, 68040 (33MHz) compatible, 12MB of free memory. NOTE: There may or may not be some system compatibility differences with U.S. computers. Japanese text. (7891) (4-09-906562-6) (CAUT: 4) CD-Rom $99.95 MAY CLUB CD-ROM (WIN 95/98) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. System requirements: Windows 95/98; Pentium 100 or better processor; 16 MB of RAM; CD-ROM, mouse, Soundblaster PRO or 100% Compatible recommended. Playing time: 7-10 hours per play-through. (7865/MILKY1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL CD-Rom$39.95 TRUE LOVE CD-ROM (WIN 95/98) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. System requirements: Windows 95/98; 486/33 or Pentium PC with a minimum 8 MB RAM (12 MB recommended); 256 color graphics; CD-ROM drive and sound card. (7865/OTK10105) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL CD-Rom $39.95 MERCHANDISE Apparel POKÉMON ENAMEL PINS Accessorize your jacket, bookbag, or whatever with one of these cool enamel Pokémon pins! Each full-color enamel pin measures 1" to 1.5" in size. Choose from: four different Piakchu, Raichu, Blastoise, Charlizard, and Charmander. (4635) (CAUT: 4) Pins SRP: $3.50Ea. SAILOR MOON ENAMEL PIN SET #2 This assortment includes 5 different 1 1/2" full-color enamel pins featuring the ever popular Sailor Moon characters. (133/SMPS02) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $14.95 BAPONA T-SHIRT The latest creation of artist Kia Asamiya (Silent Moebius) is a hit in Japan. Here's your chance to be on the leading edge. Full frontal design on a black, 100% cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS49) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 MOKONA HOPPING T-SHIRT This lovable creature from Magic Knight Rayearth is perfect for any manga or anime fan. Full-color design on a striking dark green tee. (133/NUTS53) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION "CROSS" T-SHIRT The cast of Evangelion in a very dramatic pose. Full-color design on a black, 100% cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS50) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 Calendars DRAGON BALL GT 2000 WALL CALENDAR (IMPORT) This full color, full size (12” x 17”) wall calendar features a colorful image from Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball GT series for each month of the year. (133/CAL202) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x17, FC $15.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION 2000 WALL CALENDAR (IMPORT) Full-color calendar based on Studio Gainax's brilliant science fiction series. Produced in Italy. (133/CAL206) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x17, FC $15.99 POKÉMON 2000 WALL CALENDAR (IMPORT) This slickly produced beauty features dozens of your favorite pocket monsters in a full-color calendar that will carry you into the next millennium. Produced in Italy. (133/CAL207) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x17, FC $15.99 RANMA 1/2 2000 WALL CALENDAR (IMPORT) Rumiko Takahashi's beloved humor comic provides plenty of visual excitement, as this full-color calendar, produced in Italy, demonstrates. (133-CAL203) (CAUT:4) Calendar, 12x17, FC $15.99 SAILOR MOON 2000 WALL CALENDAR (IMPORT) Sailor Moon and her posse of long-legged crime fighters are just waiting to take you through the crucial year of 2000. Full size, full-color wall calendar, produced in Italy. (133/CAL201) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x17, FC $15.99 Clocks POCKET MONSTERS STAR SHAPED ALARM CLOCK This cute 5 1/2" tall alarm clock features a full-color image on the clock face and will wake you up just in time for the big Pokémon tournament. Battery not included. (6094/4346) (CAUT: 4) Clock $9.95 Keychains ASTRO BOY KEYRING SET Let the mighty Tetsuwan Atom save the day and guard your keys from evil doers! Each 3-inch (approx.) PVC keyring comes in a decorative triangular display packaging. A set consists of two figures with a possibility of five different Astro Boy designs. (6094/4367) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $8.95 DR SLUMP: CACCA KEYCHAIN SET Fans of Akira Toriyama know that before any of the incarnations of Dragon Ball, there was the delightful Dr. Slump, which among other things, included some magical turds. This set of 4 "lumpy" 2-inch keyrings includes all the colors of the fecal rainbow (and they squeek!). (133/KR33) (CAUT: 4) Keychains (x4) $12.95 POKÉMON MINI-PVC FIGURE KEYRING SET Show off your keys in style with a nifty Pokémon keyring! These cute little Bandai produced PVC figures measure approximately 1 1/2" tall and are in full-color. Each sets contains nine characters: Pikachu, Topegy, Chancey, Jigglypuff, Eevee, Omanyte, Grimer, Graveler, and Rattata. (6094/602014K) (CAUT: 4) Set (x9) $12.95 SAILOR MOON KEYCHAIN ASSORTMENT Here's a chance to get a polybagged assortment of five keychains all featuring the most popular of all the Sailor Scouts (Sailor Moon herself). (133/KR32) (CAUT: 4) Keychain Asst. (x5) $14.95 Models/Statues GIANT ROBO - GINREI RESIN MODEL KIT Ginrei is one of the most gorgeous of all the anime babes, and this kit really does her justice. Her pose reveals the pistol she wears on her thigh as well as a good deal of cleavage. 1/6 scale. Comes unpainted and assembly required. (6094/220) (CAUT: 4) Kit $59.00 NAKED GODDESS RESIN MODEL KIT Ah... and what a “goddess” she is indeed! This long-legged beauty will make a gorgeous addition to your anime model figure collection. 1/6th scale. Comes unpainted and assembly required. (6094/A0012) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Kit $59.00 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: ASUKA PRE-PAINTED FIGURE This gorgeous figure of Asuka Langley lying on a large NERV logo is sure to please Evangelion fans everywhere. Hand- painted resin figure measuring 9-inches tall. (133) (CAUT: 4) Resin Figure $110.00 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR PRE-PAINTED FIGURE The bulked-up hero of Fist of the North Star (Hokuto No Ken) looks great in this hand-painted resin figure standing 10-inches tall. (133) (CAUT: 4) Resin Figure $110.00 SAILOR PLUTO PRE-PAINTED FIGURE Here's a superbly detailed, handpainted figure of Sailor Pluto from the ever-popular Sailor Moon saga. Talk about your long- legged crime fighters! Stands 10-inches tall. (133) (CAUT: 4) Resin Figure $110.00 Mouse Pads DRAGONBALL Z: THE GATHERING MOUSE PAD A striking mouse pad featuring a full-color image of a young Son Goku and his companions from the wonderfully inventive Dragonball Z anime series. Measures 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 1/4". (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available outside of the United States. Mouse Pad $12.95 DRAGONBALL Z: THE HEROES MOUSE PAD This mouse pad captures the more martial spirit of the action-packed Dragonball Z series. These guys are ready to rumble, and they certainly looked competent enough to defend your computer from all manner of nasty viruses. Measures 9 3/4" x 7 3/4" x 1/4". (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available outside of the United States. Mouse Pad $12.95 GLORIA MOUSE PAD Here's an attractive full-color mouse pad featuring the sexy characters from the popular Japanese CG Gloria. Measures 8” x 7 1/2”. (7865/HSMP05) (CAUT: 4) Mouse Pad $15.00 Playing Cards AH! MY GODDESS PLAYING CARDS #4 The Relief Goddess Office has answered your wish with this deck of playing cards based on Kosuke Fujishima's magnificent manga series. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 1/2" x 3 3/8" with rounded corners. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $4.95 FINAL FANTASY VIII PRISMATIC PLAYING CARDS #1 Impress your anime poker buddies with this deck of FF VIII playing cards which features a prismatic backing. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 1/2" x 3 3/8", with rounded corners. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $8.95 POCKET MONSTERS PRISMATIC PLAYING CARDS #1 Here's a spiffy deck of Pokémon cards which feature a prismatic backing and features wonderful and full-color artwork. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 1/2" x 3 3/8", with rounded corners. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $8.95 Portfolios G-TASTE PORTFOLIO #2 The women drawn by G-Taste artist Hiroki Yagami tend to be bigger in the bust and in the hips than other female manga creations, but that shouldn't hurt sales in the US, should it? This portfolio comes in an illustrated 11" x 15" cardboard box and contains seven 10"x13" plates as well as a 20" x 26" folded poster printed on glossy paper. Sexy and super cool. (133) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Portfolio, 10x15, FC $29.95 Posters DRAGONBALL Z POSTER #13 This stunning full-color design features Son Goku standing tall along with the face images of two of his mortal enemies looming in the background. (4426/IM40020) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available outside the United States. Poster, 15x21, FC $4.95 DRAGONBALL Z POSTER #14 One can never have too many DBZ posters so why not decorate you wall some more with this full-color poster featuring the heroes of Akira Toriyama's Dragonball Z. (4426/IM40001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available outside the United States. Poster, 15x21, FC $4.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION POSTER #6 The lovely Asuka Langley, the proud pilot of EVA-0, looks a bit wild-eyed here so you better not get in her way! Full-color laminated image. (6094/SS1129) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 POCKET MONSTERS POSTER #12 Reproducing the cover image from volume #11 of the anime film comic, this Pocket Monster poster will make an excellent decoration for any master trainer's room! (6094/2965) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 15x20, FC $4.95 Puzzles FUSHIGI YUUGI COMPANIONS 100-PIECE PUZZLE This 100-piece jigsaw puzzles features a full-color image from the popular anime Fushigi Yuugi. Once assembled, this full- color image measures 15" x 10". (6094/100-41) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle, 15x10, FC $7.95 POCKET MONSTERS CELEBRATION 100-PIECE PUZZLE This full-color 100-pices puzzle features just about all the main characters from the hit Pokémon anime. Test your puzzle skills and get it today! (6094/100-139) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle, 15x10, FC $7.95 Stickers POCKET MONSTERS GIANT LASER STICKER PACK #2 A pack of four assorted stickers measuring approximately 4-inches. Includes one Pikachu sticker and three other Pocket Monster character stickers. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Stickers (x4) $5.25 POCKET MONSTERS STICKER SHEET #11 A sticker sheet featuring 12 full-color stickers of your favorite characters from the smash hit Pokémon series. (6094/C84) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 POCKET MONSTERS STICKER SHEET #12 It's more Pokémon sticker for your sticking pleasure! This sheet features 12 full-color stickers. (6094/C93) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 PRETTY SOLDIER SAILOR MOON STICKER SHEET #7 This sheet features 14 wonderful stickers of some of your favorite Sailor Moon characters. (6094/) (CAUT: 4) Stickers $3.95 Toys/Figures MOTHRA 3: KING GHIDRAH LARGE VINYL FIGURE From the latest Toho kaiju epic, Mothra 3, comes this all-new incarnation of the ultimate kaiju foe: King Ghidrah! Just snap the wings onto this three-headed monster — who’s fought Godzilla, Mothra, and just about every Toho kaiju — and you have a great looking figure cast in gold vinyl. King Ghidrah stands over 12 inches high and is over 14 inches long. Produced by Bandai Japan, this figure requires minimal assembly. Comes in an illustrated collector’s box. (4632) (CAUT: 4) Figure $59.95 OFFERED AGAIN (NOTE: Previously offered through Previews Update #380.) O/A POCKET MONSTERS FIGURE SERIES 2-PACKS Here's your chance to finally collect the human characters from the smash hit Pokémon anime series. Each package features two fully painted figures measuring approximately 5 to 6-inches. Each comes with a plastic stand and card. Choose from three 2-packs: Team Rocket (Jessie & James); Satoshi (Ash) & Kasumi (Misty); and Takeshi (Brock) & Joey (Nurse Joy). Produced by Tomy Japan. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SET 1: TEAM ROCKET (415381)—2-Pack $32.00 SET 2: SATOSHI & KASUMI (415398)—2-Pack $32.00 SET 3: TAKESHI & JOEY (550976)—2-Pack $32.00 *********************** POCKET MONSTERS SOFT VINYL FIGURES Made of soft vinyl, these elusive Pokémon characters can now be yours! Choose from Blastoise, Charmanser, Jigglypuff, or Pikachu! Each measures approximately 4 to 5-inches tall. Produced by Tomy Japan. (4632) (CAUT: 4) BLASTOISE (416937)—Figure $10.00 CHARMANDER (416944)—Figure $10.00 JIGGLYPUFF (416975)—Figure $10.00 PIKACHU (416920)—Figure $10.00 Wall Scrolls AH! MY GODDESS WALL SCROLL #6 The beauteous Belldandy dominates this colorful design with all her winged glory. The perfect decoration for any room in your hip otaku lair. (4426/CL230) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 BRUCE LEE "DRAGON KICK" WALL SCROLL Fully licensed cloth wall scroll featuring the one and only Bruce Lee doing his devastating "dragon" kick. Way cool! (4426/IM40904) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 32x43, FC $19.95 BRUCE LEE "WATAHHH!" WALL SCROLL This fully licensed beauty features the inimitable Bruce Lee bellowing his mighty war cry. (4426/IM40901) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 32x43, FC $19.95 FINAL FANTASY VIII WALL SCROLL #4 This full-color cloth wall scroll depicts a wonderful image of Rinoa Heartilly and Squall Leonhart from the hit Final Fantasy VIII game. (6094/LC407) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS WALL SCOLL #1 Take home a little souvenir from Halloweentown and spruce up your walls with a full-color cloth wall hanging depicting dynamic images of Tim Burton's cult classic The Nightmare Before Christmas. (6094/NBC-001) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 POCKET MONSTERS WALL SCROLL #11 Pikachu and Topegy take some time out from a hot summer day and seem to be enjoying themselves as seen on this full-color cloth wall hanging. (4426/LC414) CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $19.95 SAILOR MOON MINI WALL SCROLL #1 This gorgeous 12" x 15" mini "bamboo" wall hanging features a lovely full-color image of everyone's favorite super-heroine — Sailor Moon! (4426/IM20021) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 12x15, FC $6.00 Misc. Items PIKACHU MOBILE PHONE STRING Impress your friends with this black cel phone cord attachment which features a diminutive Pikachu PVC figure. Produced by Tomy Japan. (4632/407836) (CAUT: 4) Phone String $9.95 PIKACHU TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER This cute little Pikachu toothbrush holder has a suction cup for easy attachment to any bathroom wall. Full-color 2-inch tall PVC figure. Produced by Tomy Japan. (4632/409816) (CAUT: 4) Toothbrush Holder $9.95 POCKET MONSTERS ASSORTED MAGNET SETS The perfect locker or refrigerator decoration, these cool Pokémon magnets will stick to any metal surface! Each set features four random characters (up to 37 different designs) and measuring approximately 3"x3" (6094/CHL-MAG01) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $6.00 POCKET MONSTERS STICKER BOOK #2 Need a place to show off your Pokémon stickers? Here's a decorative sticker album that'll be perfect! Features 16 blank pages, each of which are laminated allowing easy removal of the stickers. (6094/SA1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 16pg $3.95 Trading Cards GAMERA 3 TRADING CARD COLLECTION BOX Guess which kaiju character is the most popular in the 1990s? If you look at the box office and critical acclaim for the new Gamera series, you will see that the "revolving turtle" is more than holding his own against a certain other Japanese kaiju creation. This 72-card series is just what kaiju fans have been waiting for! 10 cards per pack, 15 packs per box. (42) (CAUT: 4) Box PI GHOST IN THE SHELL CHROMIUM TRADING CARD COLLECTION BOX Masamune Shirow's superb cyber-thriller is definitely one of the anime high points of the 1990s. Now here's a deluxe chromium card series that does justice to the wonderfully designed anime. Collect the 54 regular cards in the set, each of which is a great image from Shirow. Chase cards include 9 reflectors cards, 9 clear cards, and 1 special reflector. 10 cards per pack, 24 packs per box. (42) (CAUT: 4) Box PI MOTHRA 3 TRADING CARD COLLECTION BOX You've got to love Mothra (and who can dislike those singing chicks?), so support your local kaiju favorite with this series of trading cards from the brand new Mothra 3 movie. This series includes 45 regular cards plus 9 silver metallic cards. 10 cards per pack, 15 packs per box. (42) (CAUT: 4) Box PI TRADING CARDS COOL COLLECTIBLES BABYLON 5 SEASON 4 LENTICULAR SKYMOTION SET All four of the lenticular Skymotion cards from the Babylon 5 Season 4 set. (8394) Set (x4) PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER PHOTOCARD CHASE CARD SET Six foil-stamped 4"x 6" foil-stamped limited edition Photocard chase cards from the Inkworks set. (145) Set (x6) PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 2 CARD SETS More Buffy than ever before! Regular Season 2 set includes episode cards, character profiles, trivia, bestiary cards, and an extra promo card! That’s 73 cards in all! The Dark Destiny subset is a 9-card chase set featuring the tragic couple, Buffy and Angel. Also offered is the difficult-to-obtain, premium, die-cut, chase card “How to lose your soul.” (145) REGULAR — Set (x73) PI DARK DESTINY — Set (x9) PI DIE-CUT — Card PI O/A COCA-COLA/BURGER KING EMPIRE STRIKES BACK STICKER SET Originally sold between 1980 and 1981. Contains all 48 Star Wars Super Scene Stickers in four different original mint panes AND 36 different full-color cards featuring all your favorite characters in mint or near-mint condition. (145) Set (x84) PI O/A FLEER 1994 ULTRA X-MEN TRADING CARDS An unopened box from the 1994 Fleer series. Commands a strong price in many price guides. (145) Box PI ******************* Hank Aaron *************************** Atlanta Braves superstar Hank Aaron is finally getting his due as a great baseball player. And Previews has just the items to help you honor the All-Time Homerun Leader! **************************** TCMA 1978 60S BRAVES TEAM CARD SET Nineteen different full-color cards featuring Hank Aaron along with other Braves greats (Milwaukee and Atlanta) like Joe Torre, Felix Millan, and Felipe Alou. (145) Set (x19) PI TOPPS 1982 AMERICAL LEAGUE AND NATIONAL LEAGUE MVP SET Originally distributed by K-Mart. Features the Hank Aaron Home Run record-breaking highlight card! This unique 44-card set features each league's season MVP from 1962 to 1982, and includes baseball legends like Reggie Jackson, Willie Mays, George Brett, Mickey Mantle, Brooks Robinson, Carl Yastrzemski, Roberto Celemente, and more. (145) Set (x44) PI TOPPS 1985 ALL-TIME RECORD HOLDER SET This 44-card set with a distinctive wood-border design honors the records of Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Nolan Ryan, Christy Mathewson, Pete Rose, Ted Williams, Cy Young, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Frank Robinson, Whitey Ford, Mickey Mantle and other top record holders. (145) Set (x44) PI *********************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAJOR LEAGUE 1998 ALL-STAR GAME STARTERS CARD SET Originally issued in Denver only for a two-day period. This official 1998 Major League Baseball all-star game premium set features all 16 American League and National League all-star game starters as voted by the fans, including Mark McGwire, Ken Griffey, Jr., A-Rod, Cal Ripken, Jr., Craig Biggio, Walt Weiss, Chipper Jones, Mike Piazza, Tony Gwynn, Barry Bonds, Larry Walker, Jim Thome, Roberto Alomar, Ivan Rodriguez, Juan Gonzalez, and Kenny Lofton. (145) Set (x16) PI ***************************** ********************** [BOX: Star Trek: TNG Cards together] STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 7 CARD SET Includes all 85 cards from the Fleer set commemorating the final season of Star Trek: The Next Generation (8394) (CAUT: 4) Set (x85) PI STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 7 CHASE CARD SETS Choose from the three-card foil embossed "Characters" chase card set; the three-card foil embossed "Klingon Customs" chase card set; or the two-card Dual Image Hologram Set. (8394) NOTE: The Dual Image Hologram set is scarce, and may be allocated. CHARACTERS—Set (x3) PI KLINGON CUSTOMS—Set (x3) PI HOLOGRAM—Set (x2) PI STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 7 COLLECTOR'S ALBUM Precisely engineered to hold all the cards from the Fleer Season 7 series. (8394) Album PI ****************************** ORIGINAL 1977 STAR WARS ACTION FIGURE AND CARD SET A Star Wars fan's dream come true. Each set consists of one vintage Kenner Star Wars action figure (not in package) paired with a mint or near-mint vintage Topps trading cards taken directly from unopened packs. A number of characters are available – all randomly chosen. (145) NOTE: These items were not originally sold together in 1977. Set PI STAR WARS TRILOGY SMITH'S POTATO CHIPS CEL COLLECTION Originally issued in the Netherlands as a premium with Smith's Potato Chips. This incredible set consists of 50 different 1 3/8" x 1 15/16" Movie Shot Plastic Film Cels featuring all the great characters and includes scenes from the Special Edition versions of the trilogy! One of the finest Star Wars premiums ever issued. (145) Set (x50) PI TOPPS STAR WARS EPISODE I WIDEVISION LIMITED EDITION RETAIL FOIL CHASE CARD SET Originally issued only in the retail version of the series. Ten different beautifully designed full-color Mirror Board Foil Cards featuring Darth Maul, Queen Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jar Jar Binks, Wattoo, C-3PO & R2-D2, Battle Droid, and Nute Gunray. (145) Set (x10) PI TOPPS 1999 STAR WARS EPISODE I WIDEVISION LIMITED EDITION RETAIL STICKER INSERT SET Originally issued only in the retail version of the series. This set of 16 Widevision full-color 2 1/2" x 4 11/16" stickers includes Darth Maul, Queen Amidala, Jar Jar Binks, Watto, C-3PO, Mace Windu, Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Boss Nass, and others. (145) Set (x16) PI TOPPS 1996 STAR WARS TRILOGY WIDEVISION LASER CUT CHASE CARDS Six different full-color Metallic Mirrorboard Laser Cut Chase Cards. Set includes Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia in Holographic message, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Emperor Palpatine. (145) Set (x6) PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOPPS 1997 STAR WARS TRILOGY SPECIAL EDITION HOLOGRAM CHASE CARD SET The two full-color Hologram chase cards — Millennium Falcon and Tie Fighter. (145) Set (x2) PI ************************ TOPPS EMPIRE STRIKES BACK WIDEVISION PROMO SET A rare seldom-seen set of seven different 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" Widevision promo cards. Features rare Boba Fett & Slave 1, Luke, Leia, Han Solo, Yoda, Darth Vader, and AT-ATs (145) Set (x7) PI TOPPS EMPIRE STRIKES BACK WIDEVISION CARD SET The complete set of 144 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" Super Premium UV coated foil-stamped collector's cards. Digitally mastered directly from the 70mm print. Images never before seen in full frame. (145) Set (x144) PI TOPPS 1980 EMPIRE STRIKES BACK CARD BOX Containing 500 assorted mint or near-mint duplicates assembled from original 1980 Empire Strikes Back series boxes. NOTE: Box will not include every card from the 1980 series. (145) Box (x500) PI TOPPS 1983 RETURN OF THE JEDI STICKER CARD SERIES I INSERT SET Originally issued only as a special insert for Star Wars Return of the Jedi Series #1 Wax Packs, this set consists of 33 different full-color puzzle-backed sticker cards. (145) Set (x33) PI TOPPS 1983 RETURN OF THE JEDI STICKER CARD SERIES II INSERT SET Originally issued only as a special insert for Star Wars Return of the Jedi Series #2 Wax Packs, this set consists of 22 different full-color puzzle-backed sticker cards. (145) Set (x22) PI TOPPS 1993 STAR WARS GALAXY PROMO CARD SET These promo cards were never released to the general public. This set of six full-color cards includes Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Boba Fett, Jabba the Hutt, rare Stormtrooper on Dewback, and one other. (145) Set (x6) PI TOPPS 1980 EMPIRE STRIKES BACK PHOTO CARD SET A set of 30 different, rare, full-color 5" x 7" glossy photocards all printed on card stock with a superthick white back. Includes shots of characters and classic action scenes from the second Star Wars movie, The Empire Strikes Back. (145) Set (x30) PI STAR WARS EPISODE I: KFC LIMITED EDITION CARD SET Originally available only through KFC restaurants in the Pacific Rim. Ten full-color cards feauturing Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Jar Jar Binks, Anakin Skywalker, Darth Maul, Mace Windu, Queen Amidala, Destroyer Driod, and Sebulba.(145) Set (x10) PI TOPPS 1990 GLOSSY ROOKIE SET Difficult to complete because each card was only issued one per 100-card Jumbo Cello pack. The 33-card set includes Ken Griffey, Jr., Albert Belle, Kevin Brown, and more. (145) Set (x33) PI SPORTS CARDS CHICAGOLAND 1999 HALL OF FAME SILVER MEDALLIONS Celebrate the Hall of Fame Class of 1999 with these 1 oz. silver medallions. Both are individually numbered and come encased in a protective capsule in a black display case with a Certificate of Authenticity. Choose from Strikeout King pitcher Nolan Ryan or all-around great and beer-ad favorite Robin Yount. NOLAN RYAN—Medallion PI ROBIN YOUNT—Medallion PI CYBERACTION CYBERACTION ELITE BASEBALL CD-ROM CARDS Cyberaction Elite is a series of 12 limited edition, interactive CD-ROMs in the shape of traditional, 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" trading cards. Every CD-ROM contains eight interactive digital trading cards of eight different players plus one superstar bonus card. Each interactive digital card contains rare video, audio, statistics, trivia, and more. Limited to 9,999 each. Choose from the following players: J.D. Drew, Freddy Garcia, Ken Griffey, Jr., Barry Bonds, Nomar Garciaparra, Scott Rolen, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Cal Ripken, Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez. CD-ROM Card PI FLEER FLEER 1999/2000 HOOPS SERIES I BASKETBALL CARDS A 175-card series comprised of 117 veterans, 48 Sophomore Sensations, and 10 Future Phenoms (rookies). There is a parallel of the 175 cards called Starting Five (1 to 5 each). There are six limited edition inserts plus one parallel. Autographics is once again featured at new improved odds (1: 68 packs) along with Pure Players (1 to 500 each). There is also a parallel version of this insert set, 100% pure, numbered to 100 sets. 12 cards per pack, 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI FLEER 1999 DOMINION FOOTBALL CARDS A new football release replacing the Thunder brand. It's a 250-card set featuring over 50 rookies. The series also features six limited edition insert sets highlighted by Autographics at new improved odds (1: 68 packs) and Hats Off which features pieces of hats worn by the rookies on draft day. 9 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI FLEER 1999 SKYBOX PREMIUM BASEBALL CARDS Yes, you read correctly. Fleer is bringing the ever popular Skybox brand over to baseball. Premium baseball is a single series release featuring 300 basic cards. It is rookie focused, featuring over 50 rookies. Many of these will be first-time players featured on a trading card (true rookies). There are two parallels of the base set: Star Rubies and Star Rubies rookies. Both of these will be numbered. We will also be bringing over the popular Autographics insert, appearing for the first time in baseball. There are six insert sets, including Autographics. Other inserts include Phat Bats, Soul of the Game, Diamond Debuts, Show Business, and Intimidation Nation. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI PACIFIC PACIFIC 1999-2000 AURORA HOCKEY CARDS Early-season NHL cards released in the classy Aurora format. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI PACIFIC 1999 OMEGA BASEBALL CARDS Pacific's final wrap-up series of the year featuring all the rookies and the uniform changes. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS BOWMAN BASEBALL SERIES 2 CARDS Featuring plenty of rookies and inserts! The 220-card set (70 red & silver foil Veterans and 150 blue & silver foil Top Prospects) is supplemented by the following inserts — 10 double-etched foil 2000 ROY Favorites, 10 Early Risers of former Rookies of the Year, and 35 Autographs in three levels (750 Blue, 500 Silver, and 250 Gold). Parallel sets include 220 Bowman International on Mirrorboard indicating national origin of player and backs written in native language of player, 220 Bowman Gold (1 to 99 each) with gold facsimile signature, and Rookie Signature cards with facsimile contract on card. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (316-992H) Box PI BOWMAN 1999 CHL HOCKEY CARDS A series of 165 cards devoted to the Central Hockey League including 120 CHL Stars, 40 NHL Drafts, four Game MVPs, and one Checklist. Inserts include 21 double etched foil Scout's Choice, 40 Autographs (1 to 300 each) with gold foil Certified Issue Stamp, and redemption cards for signed pucks or sticks. Parallels include O-Pee-Chee-International on Mirrorboard with backs written in native language of player and Bowman Gold (1 to 99 each) with Bowman Gold logo stamped in gold. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. Box PI TOPPS 1999 FINEST FOOTBALL CARDS Football will get even hotter with this new series featuring 30 rookies. All 174 base cards (124 Veterans and 50 Bonus Base: 10 Gems, 30 Rookies, & 10 Sensations) are printed in 27 pt. technology with protective film. Features Refractor parallels (1: 12 packs) and Die Cut Gold Refractor parallels (1 to 100 each) along with these inserts — 60 numbered Prominent Figures, 10 chromium tech Future's Finest (1 to 500 each), ten Future's Finest Refractors (1 to 100 each), seven split-screen Complements in two levels (Refractor/Non Refractor or both Refractor), seven split screen Double Features in two levels, ten Team's Finest in three levels (Blue, Red, and Gold), ten Team's Finest Refractors in three levels, 10 Leading indicators with thermal ink (1: 23 packs), and the Finest Salute honoring NFL Rookie of the Year Moss, the MVP (T. Davis), and the Superbowl MVP (Elway) (1: 52 packs), Finest Salute Refractor (1: 1,900 packs), and the Finest Salute Gold Refractor (1 to 50 each). 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (810-99H) Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 1999 MAXXIMUM MOTORSPORTS CARDS The 90-card set also includes the following inserts — 20 Roots of Racing (1: 5 packs) of NASCAR Families, 10 Faces of Tomorrow (1: 7 packs), 15 Winston Cup Flashback (1: 7 cards) of cup winners in their rookie season, 15 Freeze Frame action shots (1: 11 packs), 20 Maxximum MPH (1: 11 packs), 10 Winston Cup Elite (1: 23 packs), and 20 Maxximum Signatures consisting of 16 single signatures (1: 96 packs), 16 double (1: 576 packs), eight triple (1: 864 packs), three quadruple (1 to 25 each), and one quintuple (1 to 25 each). Parallels of inserts include 90 Maxximum Gold 500 (1 to 500 each), 90 hobby-only Maxximum 100 Holofoil (1 to 100 each), and foil etched Super Series versions of inserts, each numbered to car number of driver. 4 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (08469) (CAUT: 4) Box PI MICHAEL JORDON: ATHELETE OF THE CENTURY CARDS Simply the greatest basketball player ever, Jordan deserves to be named "Athlete of the Century." This Jordan series consists of 90 base cards and these inserts — 20 Jordan Era (1: 5 packs) of Jordan moment and world event, 16 Elevation 29,277-Point timeline cards (1: 11 packs), six High Class Cards (1: 11 packs) of Jordan's off-the-court contributions, 20 Total Domination (1: 23 packs), 10 Upper Deck Remembers vintage reproductions (1: 23 cards), 90 MJ Gold parallels (1 to 23 each), 15 MJ Phenomenon action shots with Ionix technology (1: 72 packs), 15 Extreme Air Cards with Ionix technology(1: 144 packs), 10 MJ Co-Signers Cards (1: 288 packs) featuring signatures of Michael and coach or teammate, and one MJ Master Collection redemption card. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK 1999-2000 SERIES I HOCKEY CARDS Featuring Gretsky tribute inserts including hobby-exclusive game-worn jersey cards! The 180-card set includes the following inserts — 30 Crunch Time on light F/X background (1: 4 packs), 15 Fantastic Finishers with light F/X design in four levels (Regular (1: 11 packs), Quantum Bronze (1 to 1,2500 each), Quantum Silver (1 to 100 each), and Quantum Gold (1 each)), 15 foil-etched Marquee Attractions in four levels, 10 Gretsky Profiles in four levels, 20 New Millennium in four levels, five UD Game Jerseys (1: 2,500 packs), one Team Canada Canadian Hero jersey card (and one signed), one signed YOTGO Jersey Cards signed by Gretsky (1 to 40 each), 15 hobby-exclusive Upper Deck Game Jersey (1: 287 packs) and two signed (1 to 25 each), one Great Combination Hobby Exclusive, and two hobby-only parallels. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (12869) (CAUT: 4) Box PI NON-SPORTS CARDS BLEACHERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS MOVIE POSTER 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED CARD BOXED SET This boxed set contains gold-sculptured card replicas of all three Star Wars movies' posters — Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi. Limited to 10,000 sets with matching numbers. Set (x3) PI O/A STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED CARD Bleachers combines a photo card with a gold-sculptured card. Each of these cards features a sculptured image. The back is completely layered in 23kt gold. Individually numbered, packaged in a clear acrylic card holder, accompanied with a collectible foil stamped box, and including a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 10,000 cards. Card PI O/A STAR WARS BOUNTY HUNTERS 23KT GOLD SCULPTURED CARD Bleachers combines great art with gold-sculptured cards and gives you the deadliest bounty hunters in the galaxy! The front of the card features an image of Bossk, Boba Fett, IG-88, and other deadly trackers, while the back features information on each character and Admiral Piett's immortal words "Bounty hunters—we don't need that scum." Individually numbered, packaged in a clear acrylic card holder, accompanied with a collectible foil stamped box, and including a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 10,000 cards. Card PI ************************ CYBERACTION XENA/HERCULES TRADING CARD CD-ROM A CD-ROM containing 28 digital images of Xena and Hercules trading cards. Imagine the possibilities… CD-ROM PI COMIC IMAGES USAGI YOJIMBO NINE-CARD SET This nine-card factory set spotlights some of Stan Sakai's favorite covers from his samurai rabbit adventure series, Usagi Yojimbo. Each set also includes one card autographed by Sakai. Limited to 1,000. (90910) Set (x9) PI LIONEL'S LEGENDARY TRAINS CARDS Celebrate a century of Lionel trains with this series of 72 full-color all LustreChrome cards featuring some of the greatest trains to blaze across our Nation's (and Lionel's) rails. Includes favorites like the Santa Fe, the New York Central Hudson, and the Erie, and a set of six chase cards highlighting some of Lionel's most valuable trains. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (24012) Box PI LIONEL'S LEGENDARY TRAINS DELUXE THREE-RING BINDER The custom binder designed to highlight your Lionel's Legendary Trains cards contains nine pages of nine pockets each and a bonus six-card uncut press sheet. (24312) Binder PI FLEER BABYLON 5 PROFILES CARDS Featuring a special Harlan Ellison chase card (1 to 1,000) highlighting his role as creative consultant. A 100-card set featuring in-depth profiles of all the main characters over five seasons with five limited edition sets highlighted once again by an autograph card in each box. The other insert sets consist of the Prop Cage, the Directors Chair, and the Optic Nerve. 9 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI HOT SHOTS HOT SHOTS 99 TRILOGY PART 3 PARALLEL BINDER SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x99) PI INKWORKS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 3 CARDS You know the power of Buffy, and it's even stronger linked to the number three! The 90-card set of the third season includes old favorites like Episode Cards (including two "preempted" Season Two episodes) and Bestiary Cards along with new features like The Dreaming, Willow's Witch List, Council of Watchers, Class of '99, and preview cards for the upcoming Angel series. But wait, there's more with three levels of chase cards — nine Graduation Day which together form a large picture of the gang in graduation dress, six book-folded The Future of Ours from the Sunnydale Yearbook, the die-cut foil stamped embossed Forever Friends of Buffy and Angel, and six Autographed cards from Spike, Druscilla, Joyce, Xander, Darla, and Faith. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (11630) Box PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER "GRADUATION DAY" MINI PRESS SHEET Celebrate the Sunnydale High Class of '99 with this uncut foil mini-press featuring Buffy and the gang in cap and gown. Suitable for framing, and limited to 1,999. (11633) Sheet PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 3 & 4 COLLECTOR'S ALBUM Built to last with a new photo cover of Buffy and enough room to hold both the Season 3 and the future Season 4 Buffy the Vampire Slayer cards. (11590) Album PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A 007 WOMEN OF JAMES BOND T/C BOX Inkworks' exclusive premium trading card series captures all the excitement and beauty of the Bond women. Expect to see Good Girls and Bad Girls from all 18 Bond films, rare behind-the-scenes photos, and "Connery's Girls: A Double Feature." Chase cards include "The Spies Who Loved Me," "Bond's Best," and "The Bond Mystery Girl." 5 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Box PI O/A 007 WOMEN OF JAMES BOND CARD BINDER Last chance to get this popular album. This binder is specifically designed to hold your complete set of Women of James Bond cards, with a special color cover! Binder PI **************************** LASTING IMAGES SINSATIONAL ADULT STARS COLLECTION #1 CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x36) PI SINSATIONAL ADULT STARS COLLECTION #2 CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x18) PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCORE MAGAZINE SERIES I CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x36) PI ************************ MINT CARDS NASA MANNED MISSIONS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CARD SET This set also serves as a useful historic record with detailed background on each NASA manned mission printed on all cards. 96 cards per set. Set (x96) PI RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES IN MOTION CARDS An incredible series of 24 5" x 7" lenticular cards with three different lenticular two-second sequences per card. Also includes six Sound in Motion cards with a patented sound chip activated with just a touch of your finger — no accessories needed! The series features scenes from 12 classic episodes including "The Cage," "Amok Time," "Mirror, Mirror," "Journey to Babel," "The Enterprise Incident," and "The Gamesters of Triskelion." 3 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. Box PI STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES IN MOTION TRADING CARD BINDER Includes a bonus Sound in Motion card, not featured in the boxed series. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. Binder PI GAMES SECTION ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT Legend of the Five Rings TAO OF THE NAGA SOURCEBOOK By Ree Soesbee The Tao of the Naga details the history, background and culture of Rokugan’s most mysterious race…the Naga. It describes their culture both before and after the Great Sleep and the various types of Naga. It also contains new schools, techniques, and skills needed to play a Naga in the L5R RPG. (3014) (CAUT: 4) SC $14.95 Seventh Sea EREBUS CROSS: THE JOURNEYS OF THE EXPLORER’S SOCIETY PART III A three-part adventure from the journeys of the Explorer’s Society. Find yourself in lands few have traveled and seen the ruins that few knew existed. Explore the lost civilization of the Syme and learn what secrets this ancient race left behind. Also included is the third part of the Explorer’s Society Source Book. (7103) (CAUT: 4) SC $11.95 AVALON: NATIONS OF THEAH VOLUME 1 SOURCEBOOK Walk the Glamour Isles! The Avalon Sourcebook pulls back the faerie veil to reveal the secrets of the United Kingdoms. Discover the secrets of Elaine’s ascendance to the Avalon throne and her uneasy alliances with the Highland Marches. Learn the forces that drive this newly risen power and the tensions that threaten to tear her apart. The Avalon Sourcebook contains information on all three island kingdoms and new character creation rules, including rules for characters with Sidhe blood. (7201) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 ASL APPAREL, INC. Magic: The Gathering MAGIC: THE GATHERING T-SHIRTS Extremely menacing vibrations will surround everyone once you stride by in these popular Magic: The Gathering t-shirts. You are the elite. The gamer with whom no one will trifle. Create disturbances, and blast your fellow Magic gamers out of bed with a firehose while you switch between these attractive pieces of apparel. (CAUT: 4) DIRTCOWL WURM—XL $18.95 EXALTED DRAGON—XL $18.95 SPITTING HYDRA—XL $18.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGIC: THE GATHERING—CHRONATOG CARD T-SHIRT The rare Chronatog Visions card is magnificently reproduced (10"x15") on the back of this 100% black t-shirt. The Magic: The Gathering logo is printed on the front upper left chest. Get yours today or risk becoming the Chronatog's next meal! (4110) (CAUT: 4) XL $18.95 **************** ATLAS GAMES Unknown Armies LAWYERS GUNS AND MONEY SOURCEBOOK A sourcebook to keep you one step ahead of getting buckshot in your back. Work it baby, and learn who can pull the wool over your eyes, and keep you clueless about your game. Investigate the people who claim to be adepts, and how they claim to be able to work magick. Then, get the real score about “The Law of Symbolic Tension,” “The Law of Transaction,” and “The Law of Obedience.” Once you get these basics down, you might even be ready for the mechanics to cast your own spells! (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 AVALANCHE PRESS, INC. REINER KNIZIA’S RES PUBLICA A 140-card game of ancient civilizations from the German master for two-to-five players. Excellent graphics and fast gameplay make this baby a hit that can entertain the family for hours! (APL204) (CAUT: 4) Boxed $28.00 BASEMENT GAMES UNLIMITED LLC Forge TALES THAT DEAD MEN TELL MODULE This module supports the Forge: Out of Chaos product line. Within its 50 pages are source material for the campaign world of Juravia, hooks and hints for upcoming modules, a ready-to-play adventuring scenario based on a “ghostly” plot, and a variety of new monsters. (BGU1003) (CAUT: 4) SC $9.95 CHAOSIUM GAMES Cthulhu LAST RITES: FOUR 1990S ADVENTURES FOR CALL OF CTHULHU Four new challenging horrors for today. A book of wretched poetry, an incautious summoning, a Satanic coven, and a house where bad things keep happening are the basic ingredients in this role-playing supplement. Useful as stand-alone adventures, or for insertion into ongoing campaigns. Suitable for beginners... but beware of rash decisions! (CH2379) (CAUT: 4) RES. From Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) SC, 8x11, b&w $12.95 CHEAPASS GAMES BRAWL CARD GAME Watch the heads roll and the blood begin to spill! A real-time head-to-head fighting game, Brawl sports simple rules, plenty of strategy, and a character-based format. Let the fists fly with fury, as you match up fighters to do serious damage to each other in the name of sport. (CAG508) (CAUT: 4) Kit MSRP: $6.95 DECIPHER Star Trek: Deep Space Nine STARS OF THE MONTH STAR TREK CCG: DEEP SPACE NINE BOOSTER PACK All of the new cards created from this set are fully compatible with the existing Star Trek Customizable CCG. 15 cards per deck. (175/STAR08008) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. Star Trek: The Next Generation STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION REVISED CCG STARTER DECK The action starts here! You control the Federation, Starfleet, the Enterprise, and more. With the basic set, you’ll have all the cards you need to begin your voyage where no one has gone before! 60 cards per deck. (150/STAR00856) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Deck MSRP: $9.50Ea. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION UNLIMITED BOOSTER PACK Boost your power to new and mightier levels with booster packs powerful enough for the next generation! Features revised cards to add to your ever-growing collection. (151/STAR01204) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $3.00Ea. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION Q CONTINUUM BOOSTER PACK The Federation’s greatest enemy (or are they friends?), the Q, have demanded their own expansion set for the Star Trek: The Next Generation collectible card game! Malicious tricksters with a bizarre sense of right and wrong, these beings are sure to make the game an exciting (and even more dangerous) place to be. 15 cards per pack. (161/STAR02828) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $3.00Ea. STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION FIRST CONTACT BOOSTER PACK The heart of the most popular, best-received Star Trek film since the early '80s is captured in this 130-card expansion set that introduces the Borg. Packed with excitement, the set will feature Picard, Data, the Borg Queen, Zefram Cochrane, and the Enterprise-E. 9 cards per pack. (171/STAR07364) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. ***************************** Star Wars STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE BATTLE AT NABOO Battle at Naboo is the third part of the Star Wars Episode One CCG Box Game phenomenon! Made for players 8 years old and up, this game features a basic level of card game strategy and complexity. Two to four players can play, making it perfect for families. Also, to hold interest, gameplay will be quick (5-10 minutes), so more games can be played. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. STARTER DECK MSRP: $10.00Ea. BOOSTER PACK MSRP: $3.00Ea. EUROGAMES/DESCARTES-USA, INC FORMULA DE RACE GAME Now you can discover the thrills of driving on a real track in your very own single-seater, a Formula De. Speed, tactics, risk- taking, and a dash of luck make the high-octane cocktail needed to race on the world’s most prestigious Grand Prix circuits. One die per gear, you want to make sure you save your engine and tires. Conserve enough fuel for the finish, and above all, use skillful braking to take the corners! (2299) (CAUT: 4) Game $34.95 MONTGLOFIERE SECOND EDITION In 1783, the Montgolfieere brothers had the brilliant idea of filling a balloon with hot air to create a flying ship. On the 19th of September, a sheep, a chicken, and a duck were the first to try this amazing invention. Montgolfiere is a game that lets you relive this fantastic adventure up above the clouds. Perhaps you will even be able to reach the Moon? Just beware of the storms! (2183) (CAUT: 4) Box $19.95 EVENT HORIZON PRODUCTIONS Heaven & Earth BEYOND THE VEIL SOURCEBOOK This book goes inside the secret world of Ghosts, providing expanded information on these enigmatic characters. New supernatural abilities and tips for including Ghosts in your productions are included, as well as the next episode in the ongoing Heaven & Earth saga. Go beyond the veil of this pale existence and learn why Ghosts are so important to humanity’s ultimate fate. (CAUT: 4) SC, 120pg $20.95 Swords of the Middle Kingdom TAO OF WU DANG SOURCEBOOK They are the Wu Dang, the oldest kung fu sect in all of Wulin. Explore their secret mountain hide-away, learn the intricacies of Wu Dang swordsmanship, and see why they are always the first to be called upon in times of battle. Get a fistful of new rules, spells, and wire fu moves! (EHP1102) (CAUT: 4) SC $18.95 FASA CORPORATION BattleTech ROAR OF HONOR NOVEL By Blaine Lee Pardoe When Clan Ghost Bear rising star Angela Bekker receives orders to form a new Trinary from scratch, she jumps at the chance to have her own command. But what is an honor for some is an opportunity to strike for others. Led by the bloodthirsty Dirk Radick, Clan Wolf forces launch an assault to take the valuable planet from the inexperienced troops. Soon the hunters become the hunted, as the Stalking Bears live up to their name. (5768) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 Crimson Skies SPICY AIR TALES 2 NOVEL by Robert E. Vardeman This short story, set in the exciting world of Crimson Skies, brings alive the action and adventure of the air in turbulent times. It is a tale of betrayal and double-dealing in Texas, during the great helium war, where nothing is certain except for beauty and death. (8802) (CAUT: 4) SC $5.99 Mechwarrior MECHWARRIORS GUIDE TO SOLARIS VII The first in a series of MechWarrior’s Guides, this book combines source material, complete information for campaigning on Solaris VII, detailed ‘Mech dueling rules, and a full-length adventure for MechWarrior, Third Edition. Sitting in the cockpit of your mech, conquest in your eye, loyalty in your heart, and 2 tons of hot death at your command…your going to need this guide to ride the storm out. (1716) (CAUT: 4) SC $18.00 Shadowrun MAN & MACHINE SOURCEBOOK A sourcebook for Shadowrun, Third Edition. This sourcebook collects and updates in a single volume all of the cyberware, bioware and other physical enhancements previously published in Shadowrun source materials. It includes new rules for bioware, new cybertechnology, rules for cybermancy and surgery, plus basic rules for nanotechnology. (7126) (CAUT: 4) SC $15.00 HOLISTIC DESIGN Fading Suns AL-MALIK FIEFS IMPERIAL SURVEY VOLUME 2 By Rustin Quaide The second in the series of the geography and people of the Known Worlds. The Emperor has sent his Questing Knights across the Known Worlds to bring back word on the state of his empire. Ever the canny propagandist, he has published their reports in affordable gazetteers for his citizens to read. The second report reveals the al-Malik Fiefs: Criticorum, Shaprut, Istakhr, and Aylon. (238) (CAUT: 4) SC, 32pg $6.95 Noble Armada CAPITAL SHIPS SYMBIOTS AND AL MALIK Hulking beasts sailing through space looking for their next prey! The big bruisers of both fleets get their own miniatures set, along with some other ships with which to harass enemy armadas! Here is your chance to master the biggest and the baddest ships around. (505) (CAUT: 4) Set $24.95 INNER CITY GAMES DESIGN PLASTIC SHIPS AND FUZZY MEN By Chris Clark Here be rules for everything from running out the guns to finding and burying treasure. Ship construction, special characters, and weapons, even a section where ye can learn to talk like a pirate! Rules that cover everything from homemade ships to models and toys! (ICG7106) (CAUT: 4) SC, 80pg $12.95 KOPLOW GAMES, INC. BLOOD TIPPED DICE TUBE This tube contains 10, ten-sided dice. The dice are green with a blackish tinge throughout, and gold numbering with the “Vampire” Rose replacing the number “1.” (09117) (CAUT: 4) Tube MSRP: $1.25 MINI GLITTER SAMPLER BOX Choose from an assortment of mini glitter polyhedral dice that include D4, D6, D8, D10, DT10, D12, and D20. Dice come in 6 different colors. (09148) (CAUT: 4) Die MSRP: $0.50 MINI PEARL SAMPLER BOX Choose from an assortment of pearl polyhedral dice that include D4, D6, D8, D10, DT10, D12, and D20. Dice come in 6 different colors. (09149) (CAUT: 4) Die MSRP: $0.50 LAST UNICORN GAMES Dune FEDERATED HOUSES OF THE LANDSRAAD SOURCEBOOK Enter the Great Houses of the Landsraad, and assume your birthright among the noble families who rule the known universe in the name of the Golden Lion throne. Learn the inner workings of House Corrino, House Atreides, and House Moritani. Discover the wonders of Kaitain, visit the seas of Caladan, or explore the towering plateaus of Grumman. (75100) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $20.00 MASTER UNDERCHECK ADVENTURE Set on the planet, Ecaz – a verdant jungle-world also known as the “Assassins’ Paradise” – Master Undercheck introduces a four-part, epic adventure for the Dune RPG revolving around the contestants in a pyramid chess tournament. (75300) (CAUT: 4) SC, 104pg $16.00 Star Trek STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION STARFLEET ACADEMY BOXED SETTING Attend the finest institute in the Federation – Starfleet Academy. Take classes in basic warp drive, transporter theory, and Klingon physiology. Learn to fly at the Academy’s Flight Range orbiting Jupiter. Or beam over to Sisko’s Creole Kitchen for a delicious plate of etufee. Starfleet Academy provides players and Narrators alike with a wealth of information. (25501) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Boxed $35.00 STAR TREK HOLODECK ADVENTURES SOURCEBOOK Narrators are provided with information on creating and using holodeck stories of their own, as well as four existing storylines. Travel the streets of 1940s San Francisco as the infamous detective, Dixon Hill; unravel the ancient horror of King Korvos’ lonely castle; and set sail in your search of a pirate’s treasure. (25303) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, the U.K, and Puerto Rico. SC, 104pg $16.00 PLANETARY ADVENTURES VOLUME 1: ADVENTURES IN FEDERATION SPACE It is Starfleet’s mission to explore and catalog new worlds, conduct scientific research, and defend against threats to Federation peace and stability. In this book, players confront a wide range of problems and challenges as they journey from one world to the next. (25301) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, the U.K, and Puerto Rico. SC, 104pg $16.00 STAR TREK ORIGINAL SERIES CORE BOOK This is an RPG of swashbuckling adventure, parallel histories, and saving the universe every week. You and your friends take on those mythic roles aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise at their height of its five-year mission, or you can explore strange new worlds on ships and with characters of your own creation. (45000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, the U.K, and Puerto Rico. SC, 288pg $35.00 STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES NARRATORS TOOLKIT Being the Narrator for an RPG session is a lot like being the captain of the Enterprise: not only does everyone looks to you for answers when things go wrong, but you’ve always got to look good in a crisis. This kit lets you do that, and is packed with advice, tips, hints, and techniques to keep your games humming smoothly. Includes a tri-fold screen. (45001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America, the U.K, and Puerto Rico. SC, 64pg $16.00 MILTON BRADLEY STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE MONOPOLY Visit the galaxy far, far away! The latest George Lucas epic is now a family fun-filled Monopoly game that you can play time and time again! Draw straws and see who gets to play Jar Jar Binks, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Queen, and Anakin Skywalker. This game features a folding board, 8 collectible figures, and Episode 1 houses and hotels! (41018) (CAUT: 4) Game MSRP: $29.00 PAGAN PUBLISHING Horror REALM OF SHADOWS CAMPAIGN A gruesome 1940 campaign against the charnel god Mordiggian and the cult of ghouls who serve him, with chapters in Massachusetts, French Guiana, and the Dreamlands. This is a rich, detailed book with lots of free-form investigation, excellent player aids, and beautiful artwork by Blair Reynolds. (1006) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pg $20.95 Palladium SYSTEMS FAILURE RPG CORE BOOK Y2K is here! What happens if the Y2K bug runs rampant and the world collapses from there? This book contains rules to adapt all existing Palladium systems to this new game. It includes Conversion Notes for use with Rifts, Heroes Unlimited 2nd Edition, Ninjas & Superspies, Palladium Fantsy, and all of Palladium’s RPGs. This is an action-packed, post-holocaust roleplaying game that can be played straight or with a touch of satire and humor. (45000) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $12.95 PRECEDENCE PUBLISHING Babylon 5 BABYLON 5 CCG SEVERED DREAMS EXPANSION The last best hope is back! This set introduces alternate versions of popular characters including Delenn, G’Kar, Londo, Sheridan, and Sinclair. Designed to vary starting card options, and contains randomly inserted cards autographed by Babylon 5 actors Michael O’Hare (Jeffrey Sinclair), Bill Mumy (Lennier), and Marle Marshall (Dodger). (PDN52202) (CAUT: 4) Pack SRP: $1.99Ea. STEVE JACKSON GAMES GURPS GURPS IN NOMINE SOURCEBOOK By Elizabeth McCoy & Walter Milliken A classic becomes classier in this updating of the definitive guide to science-fiction roleplaying. Substantially revised and expanded, this third edition upgrades the spaceship design and space combat systems, and ensures that recent popular sci-fi cinema and TV settings are easily simulated. Plus, it updates the rules to conform to changes since the last edition brought about by GURPS Compendium 1, Traveller, Ultra Tech 2, and Vehicles. Also offers an inventory of equipment and advice for creating planets and the cultures that inhabit them. (6093) (CAUT: 4) SC $24.95 GURPS TRAVELLER SECOND EDITION By Loren Wiseman Adventures take place against the background of a vast, star-spanning empire, with a history dating back over a thousand years. Locales can range from a crowded spaceport to a lonely frontier outpost. Characters can be merchant princes, diplomats, soldiers, politicians, criminals, or all of them at once. Political intrigues, trading schemes, mind-wrenching alien enigmas, mercenary raids, wars…almost anything is possible. (6600) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg $22.95 TSR AD&D SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN OCTOBER 1999 PRIEST’S SPELL COMPENDIUM VOLUME 2 By Jon Pickens This second volume in the Priest’s Spell Compendium series continues the collection of every priest spell in the AD&D game. This essential reference volume is a must-have for every serious player. (11421) (CAUT: 4) SC, 288pg $24.95 ************** STAR OF THE MONTH PRIEST’S SPELL COMPENDIUM VOLUME 1 edited by Jon Pickens Priest’s Spell Compendium Volume 1 begins the monumental collection of every official wizard spell for the AD&D game. Spells were collected from the Player’s Handbook, Tome of Magic, Dragon Magazine, and Polyhedron newszine, and a multitude of other AD&D game resources. It is the official reference book and definitive source for priest spells in the AD&D game. (STAR09396) SC, 288pg $24.95 ************ Alternity SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN OCTOBER 1999 INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNITY GAME This introductory set introduces new players into an exciting science fiction universe that comes complete with everything needed to play, including an adventure book full of exciting scenarios, pre-generated heroes to begin playing fast, and dice to keep the action moving. (11510) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $9.99 Dragonlance MURDER IN TARSIS NOVEL By John Maddox Roberts A paperback reprint of a fantasy mystery. When a politically volatile murder takes place in Tarsis, the lord of the city finds the three most expendable inhabitants and charges them with solving the crime. The unlikely detectives find that, to their surprise, they’re very good at bringing murderers to justice. (21587) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256g $5.99 ************** STAR OF THE MONTH MURDER IN TARSIS HC A hardcover version of the above listed fantasy mystery novel. (8656/STAR04885) HC, 256g $18.99 ************** Forgotten Realms FORGOTTEN REALMS INTERACTIVE ATLAS by R.A. Salvatore This boxed set contains virtually all existing maps from the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, as well as some newly created pieces, presented in visually stunning exquisitely detailed maps. A powerful search tool makes it easy to find any location in the Realms. All maps can be edited using the AD&D Core Rules 2.0 Campaign Mapper or ProFantasy Software’s Campaign Cartographer 2. (11451) (CAUT: 4) Boxed MSRP: $40.00 SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN OCTOBER 1999 UNDER FALLENS STARS NOVEL By Mel Odom This novel continues the story begun in the widely successful novel Rising Tide. The invasion of Faerun by hostile creatures from the sea continues. As the undersea forces threatening Faerun gather strength, the heroes of Rising Tide prepare their counter-attack. (21378) (CAUT: 4) SC, 352pg $5.99 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A RISING TIDE VOLUME 1 NOVEL by Mel Odom From the murky depths of the Shining Sea rises a prehistoric menace who commands a rising tide to crash over the shores of Faerun. Iakhovas has plotted for long, bitter years to regain the powers that were torn from him by an angry goddess. Now, nothing will stand in his way, and the face of Toril will never be the same again. Oblivious to the growing danger of the undersea civilizations, the surface world is about to awaken to a new, horrifying threat... Showcases the fantasy art of acclaimed artist Don Maitz! (21312) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 **************************** Greyhawk SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN OCTOBER 1999 WHITE PLUME MOUNTAIN NOVEL Three companions find themselves trapped in a city filled with warring priestly factions, devious machinations, and an angry fiend. To save the city, they must find three weapons of power, which lie in the most trap-laden, monster-infested place this side of Acererak’s tomb: White Plume Mountain. (21424) (CAUT: 4) SC, 320pg $5.99 ************** Ravenloft SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN OCTOBER 1999 CARNIVAL CAMPAIGN ACCESSORY by Francis Lebaron Fun and fear intermingle when mysterious Carnival comes to town. Its freakish denizens revel in their unnatural lives because they have a home, and you are the stranger in their midst. Visit for a few hours or stay forever. There is sanctuary within the tents, and wagons for those who fear the darkness outside, but those who remain among the freaks of Carnival eventually become part of the show themselves. (11382) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $13.95 ************** STAR OF THE MONTH RAVENLOFT: DOMAINS OF DREAD Ravenloft Campaign Vampires, werewolves, terror-riddled castles, and all things hair-raising come to AD&D in the Ravenloft Campaign! This gothic horror scenario capitalizes on the rising popularity of horror — and frightens the skins off unwary player characters. This hardcover volume completely revises and updates the Ravenloft product line, transforming the demiplane of dread into a full-blown, ongoing campaign setting. New rules on creating characters native to the domains, the magic system, and fear and horror checks are just a few of the changes to be found inside this comprehensive rules authority. (TSR02174/STAR07252) HC, 8x11, 288pg, PC $30.00 ************** TWENTY FIRST CENTURY GAMES AD&D OFFERED AGAIN O/A AD&D FIRST EDITION REPRINTS Not since since the release of the AD&D 2nd Edition has this information been reprinted. Available for the first time are smaller, easier-to-collect reprints of the popular AD&D First Edition game books (which have long been unavailable). Perfect for collectors of Dungeons & Dragons, as well as the younger generation of TSR fans. (CAUT: 4) DRAGONLANCE ADVENTURES (2021)—Reprint $9.90 DUNGEON MASTERS GUIDE (2011)—Reprint $9.90 DUNGEONEERS SURVIVAL GUIDE (2019)—Reprint $9.90 FIEND FOLIO (2012)—Reprint $9.90 GREYHAWK ADVENTURES (2023)—Reprint $9.90 LEGENDS & LORE (2013)—Reprint $9.90 MANUAL OF THE PLANES (2022)—Reprint $9.90 MONSTER MANUAL (2009)—Reprint $9.90 MONSTER MANUAL II (2016)—Reprint $9.90 ORIENTAL ADVENTURES (2018)—Reprint $9.90 PLAYER’S HANDBOOK (2010)—Reprint $9.90 UNEARTHED ARCANA (2017)—Reprint $9.90 WILDERNESS SURVIVAL GUIDE (2020)—Reprint $9.90 ************** US GAMES SYSTEMS, INC. Eclectic Tastes PHANTASMAGORIC THEATER TAROT DECK Follow a unique traveling troupe of players – from dress rehearsal to opening curtain to standing ovation – through the spiritual journey of life. Perfect for fans of Edward Gory and Tim Burton! (CAUT: 4) Deck $15.00 WEST END GAMES DC Super-Heroes DC UNIVERSE RULEBOOK Start the DC adventures today! This rulebook includes a 16-page adventure; a full-color Hero’s Guide section that contains rules for character creations; and a two-color Narrator’s Guide that gives a brief history of the DC Universe, and short bios for heroes and villains. (52000) (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pg $28.95 DC SUPERHEROES NARRATORS SCREEN This Narrator’s Screen combines a three-panel screen of frequently referenced charts in full color on one side, and black and white on the other. A 64-page supplement contains tips, new optional rules, and a 16-page adventure. (CAUT: 4) Screen $10.00 METROPOLIS SOURCEBOOK Contains a brief history of the city with a timeline and detailed information on the people and companies of Metropolis, as well as a collection of Superman’s enemies. It will also include new game mechanics that are particular to the people and city of Metropolis, a Narrator’s section containing information essential to Narrators, new Dramatic Effect Cards to complement those included in the Narrator’s Screen, and player handouts to enhance gameplay. (52004) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $15.00 ******************* ZOON CARD GAME A two-player strategic card game that comes ready to play in 33 card decks. Nations of mutants as mean as they are silly wander the earth seeking battle with other tribes. You control a band of these creatures in a great brawl in this Toonish future universe! Each deck includes the simple game rules, printed on a single card. Included in each deck is a Tribe Card that describes the history of each tribe, and a description of the different types of units you will control. Each tribe includes 12 characters and three Trump Cards that add spice to every encounter. (WEG75001) (CAUT: 4) Deck $5.00 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING Mage: The Ascension SPIRIT WAYS SOURCEBOOK By Barth, Cohen, Snead, & Taylor II See what awaits in the Mirror World with new Abilities, Merits and Flaws for shamanic characters, an in-depth look at shamanistic cultures across the world, and a host of spirits and their realms. Plus, fetishes, rotes, and spiritual investments for truly devoted seekers. (4043) (CAUT: 4) SC, 136pg $17.95 SHADOW WAR SOURCEBOOK By Edward MacGregor A glimpse into the vicious struggle within the Courts of the Kuei-jin. When honor is at stake, when blood is called for, when there can be no compromise short of total annihilation, it is time for the Shadow War. Take notes. If you fail to observe traditions, it does not matter if your first attack succeeds. Stories of your brief success, however, may enliven your funeral. (2903) (CAUT: 4) SC, 104pg $15.95 Vampire Dark Ages FOUNTAINS OF BRIGHT CRIMSON CAMPAIGN BOOK By Ree Soesbee This adventure chronicle explores the greatest mystery and tragedy of Jerusalem’s Cainite history – the Weeks of Blood. Now the hideous truth behind the slaughter of innocents can be told – if you are brave enough to know the answers. (2825) (CAUT: 4) SC, 32pg $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JERUSALEM BY NIGHT SOURCEBOOK Discover the ancient alliances and enmities that have outlasted kingdoms and Crusades. Meet the “Cainites” who have witnessed history for millennia from their perch atop David's city, and have paid each ruler homage. But beware, for while everyone is drawn to Jerusalem, only one can posses it. (2821) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $17.95 ***************** Werewolf AXIS MUNDI: BOOK OF SPIRITS REPRINT EDITION A sourcebook for detailing many of the myriad spirits serving Gaia. Here are the elementals, Enigmatics, Epiphlings, Naturae, and the broods of the great tribal totems themselves. Can you afford to seek their favor? (3067) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg $18.00 WEREWOLF THE APOCALYPSE COFFEE MUG If you’re gonna drink around the gaming table, you might as well do it with class. This Werewolf: The Apocalypse 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. (5301) (CAUT: 4) Mug $12.95 World of Darkness WORLD OF DARKNESS OUTCAST REPRINT EDITION By James Moore The Camarilla, the Garou Nation, and the Council of Nine Traditions each has its own scapegoats, the little guys who always get kicked around. Exiled and alone, they haunt the back roads and alleys of the World of Darkness, always looking over their shoulders, watching, and waiting. (3065) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $15.00 STAR OF THE MONTH WORLD OF DARKNESS SECOND EDITION Do you dare explore the hidden reaches of the World of Darkness? Venture into those forbidden regions where even vampires fear to tread. Glide through the elegant salons of Europe’s elders and trek through the depths of the Dark Continent. This new edition updates the previously published information and offers all-new details on the setting of the Storyteller games. (STAR08356) SC $18.00 *************** Wraith ENDS OF EMPIRE SOURCEBOOK By Baugh, Dansky, Grabowski, & Huang The stunning “Year of the Reckoning” conclusion to the epic Wraith: The Oblivion storyline. It contains a four-part adventure that takes characters from the streets of Necropolis: London to the councils of Charon himself. Also included is the complete “Guildbook: Mnemoi,” plus an in-depth look at Ferrymen, a last glance at the Jade Empire, and the conclusion of the continuing Wraith fiction storyline. The events of this book have direct impact on Hunter: The Reckoning. (6014) (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg $19.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST BattleTech STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLETECH UNLIMITED EDITION Guide your battlements through the battlefield to wage war throughout the universe! The starter decks and booster packs are ready for play straight from the box. 60 cards per starter deck. 15 cards per booster pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. STARTER DECK (WOC16304/STAR06063) MSRP: $8.95Ea. BOOSTER PACK (WOC16305/STAR06064) MSRP: $2.95Ea. BATTLETECH ARSENAL BOOSTER PACK The fourth expansion to the best-selling BattleTech game introduces non-Mech units, such as gunships and assault tanks, to the battlefield. With new command cards and BattleTech personalities, the 100-card expansion is sure to beef up the power of any existing BattleTech deck! 15 cards per pack. (WOC16311/STAR07561) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Pack MSRP: $2.95Ea. *************** RoboRally STARS OF THE MONTH ROBORALLY REVISED Due to popular demand, Wizards of the Coast is re-releasing the fast-paced, futuristic race game RoboRally. Designed for two to eight players, RoboRally is a wild, unpredictable race across an ever-changing obstacle course. Try this endlessly entertaining game from the designer of Magic: The Gathering! New features include: six factory floor boards; a 56-page Operating Manual, including sample board configurations with differing complexity and play time; revised Program and Option cards; eight new zinc robot figurines; flag, damage, and life counters; eight new and improved virtual robot counters; a revised Factory Floor Guide quick reference cards; and a new, full-color game box. (STAR01509) (CAUT: 4) Box $39.95 ROBORALLY: ARMED AND DANGEROUS EXPANSION SET Armed and Dangerous expands the possibilities of RoboRally, with new factory floor boards and option cards, allowing players to configure even more challenging races! New boards like Flood Zone, Circuit Trap, and Laser Maze introduce entirely new board elements, including water, teleporters, and randomizers. Includes six factory floor boards, 26 option cards, counters and tokens, and a Factory Floor Guide for the new boards. (WOC5003/STAR06545) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Set $29.95 ROBORALLY: CRASH AND BURN EXPANSION SET This latest expansion for RoboRally is poised to challenge Twonky and the other robots in a new fight for survival. Avoid oil slicks, incinerators, along with the regular hazards of the Widget Factory. It's time to Crash and Burn! Includes two new boards with three new board elements! (WOC5005/STAR06775) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, and the U.K. Set $12.95 VIDEOS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS VIZ VIDEO RANMA 1/2, MARTIAL MAYHEM: BUNS OF STEEL VIDEO/DUBBED The new season of the Ranma 1/2 TV series opens with a special two-part story arc! Ranma’s never worn his hair in anything but a pigtail, and now it turns out there’s a reason for that. How long will he be able to dodge the four steamed little buns from China out for his head?! Then: Talk about your bad hair days! Without the famed “Dragon Whisker,” Ranma’s hair will keep growing and growing. But even Rapunzel’s hair ran out eventually… Two complete episodes, 52 minutes. VHS, FC $24.95 MAISON IKKOKU, SUBTITLED EDITION: GODAI COME HOME VIDEO/SUBTITLED New Subtitled Edition! Fate leaves Godai sharing an apartment with an attractive woman, and everyone—including Kyoko— assumes the worst. Will Kyoko let him return to his old room at Maison Ikkoku? Two complete episodes, approx. 52 mins. VHS, FC $29.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME THE ALTERNATIVE WORLD VOLUME 2: BUGROM VIDEOS & DVD El Hazard: The Spring of Life Miz and Rune have reunited and are enjoying the rustic atmosphere of the floating farm colonies — large land masses that float above Creteria. Meanwhile, despite the romantic conflicts surrounding him, Makoto continues to diligently study the Spring of Life, an ancient decaying artifact that may have the capacity to send everyone back home. If only he can figure it out before it dies! (8682) DUBBED (70493)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70494) —VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 DVD (10255)—FC SRP: $29.98 BATTLE ATHLETES VICTORY VOLUME 8: THE HUMAN RACE VIDEOS Collects episodes 23-26. Shock and Double Shock! When Akari found her father, it was a shock. But the real surprise was the true purpose of the Cosmo Beauty Competition: to hone the athletic skills of the best athletes that humanity has to offer in order to compete against strange and hostile aliens! It’s the ultimate contest with the fate of humanity on the line when the Melody Queen sends her genetically engineered champions into the competition for the most precious prize of all — the planet Earth. (8682) DUBBED (70479)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70478) —VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 BATTLE ATHLETES VICTORY VOLUME 6: WILLPOWER DVD Collects episodes 17-19. 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! (8682/10236) DVD, FC SRP: $29.98 BEST OF KITTY VOL. 1 3-PACK VIDEOS/DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (6204/K3PD9906) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3) SRP: $59.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BEST OF KITTY VOL. 1 3-PACK VIDEOS/SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (6204/K3PS9850) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3) MSRP: $59.95 ********************* BLUE SUBMARINE NO. 6 VOLUME 1: BLUES VIDEOS In the near future, the oceans have risen, causing all land at sea level to be flooded. With the expansion of the oceans, humanity has found a new enemy in Zorndyke. A war has erupted between the surface dwellers and the sea dwellers, and mankind is placing all of its hopes in the new vessel Blue Submarine No. 6 and her crew. (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (0930)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 SUBTITLED (0920) —VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 BLACK JACK DVD Now available on DVD! 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 DVD, FC SRP: $29.95 BLUE SUBMARINE NO. 6 VOLUME 2: PILOTS VIDEOS Mayumi and Tetsu continue to work together, despite their differences of opinion. Meanwhile, Zorndyke continues his campaign to wipe out humanity. How can the crew of Blue Submarine No. 6 defeat the enemy? Or can they? (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (0931)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 SUBTITLED (0921) —VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 BRAINPOWERD VOLUME 1 VIDEOS Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam, returns to television after a nearly 15-year absence. His latest work is Brainpowerd, a sci-fi series set in a strange world. Hime, a seemingly normal girl, has her life forever changed when she witnesses the birth of an antibody (a type of mecha) and becomes its pilot. A new life full of danger, excitement, and intrigue awaits. But is that what she wants? (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (1445)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (1415) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CATNAPPED!! UNCUT COLLECTOR’S EDITION VIDEO Previously offered in Previews Update #380. A delightful feature film that captures the wonder and imagination of being a child! A young boy and his little sister are kidnapped by strange cats who take them to the strange world of Banapal Witt, where the sun turns them into cats, and they must save the inhabitants from a wicked princess and their own dog! Created and directed by Takashi Nakamura, an animation director on the legendary film Akira, and screenplay by Chiaki Konaka, writer for Serial Experiments Lain and Armitage III. (8682/70540) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 ********************* COWBOY BEBOP VOLUME 2 VIDEOS Meet Faye Valentine, a bounty hunter with a mind of her own. She's got the looks, and she's got the mouth. She also has a serious debt problem. So what does she want with Spike and Jet? And can they afford to help her? (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (70529)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (70524) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE DAISY VOLUME 2: POOLSIDE PANIC VIDEO/SUBTITLED Techno continues to try and win the heart of his beautiful flower, "Daisy." This time out, his attempts include the use of heavy armaments, giant Godzilla-like monsters, and a strange array of other things that most people wouldn't consider "romantic." Does Techno have any chance at all of capturing the fair Daisy's heart? (8682/70532) VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 DON'T LEAVE ME ALONE DAISY VOLUME 3: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD VIDEO/SUBTITLED Techno never gives up! He's got a new set of plans, and this time he's sure he'll win Daisy's heart. Is science the way to conquer love? Can he win with the help of a cyborg? All's fair in love and war! (8682/70533) VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 10: REBIRTH DVD/DUBBED Collects Episodes 29-31. Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin face heavily armed children and mysterious illusion-wielding aliens during their journey to the planet Namek in search of the Dragon Balls. Surviving one close scrape after another, they close in on their goal, but they also begin to learn about Frieza, an immensely powerful alien who used to control the Saiyans! Meanwhile, on Earth, Goku resumes his training prematurely preparing for Vegeta who, far away in the universe, is in a recovery room in one of Frieza’s bases. (8682/10217) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 11: NAMEK DVD/DUBBED Collects Episodes 32-34. Bulma, Gohan, and Krillin finally arrive on the planet Namek, but soon discover that Frieza, Vegeta, and more troops have already landed on the planet searching for the Dragon Balls! Frieza already has four of the seven Dragon Balls, and his troops are scouring the planet for the rest. Goku senses that Gohan is in danger and immediately takes off in a spaceship for Namek! (8682/10218) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 12: BETRAYAL DVD/DUBBED Collects Episodes 35-37. Goku continues his long journey to Namek, while the Namekians continue their struggle against Frieza’s aggressive search for the Dragon Balls. Gohan and Krillin become enraged, rescue a Namek child, and elude Frieza’s henchman, Dodoria. Dodoria finds himself captured by Vegeta and reveals that Frieza was the one to destroy the Saiyan planet! Vegeta takes his revenge upon Dodoria and decides to betray Frieza and search for the Dragon Balls himself. (8682/10219) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 13: ZARBON! DVD/DUBBED Collects Episodes 38-40. The long journey continues for Goku just as the long journey to King Kai’s ends for Piccolo and the other defeated warriors. On Namek, Gohan and friends learn about the Eldest Namek, and Krillin decides to look for the last Dragon Ball. Meanwhile, Vegeta challenges Frieza’s henchman, Zarbon. Early in their conflict, Vegeta surprises Zarbon with his increased power, but Zarbon shocks Vegeta by transforming into an incredibly powerful monster. Zarbon attacks Vegeta with renewed intensity and appears to destroy him! (8682/10220) DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 EATMAN 6 VIDEO/SUBTITLED Bolt Crank wakes up on a beautiful island... in a sanitarium? The lovely Jessica is treating his injuries, and time is passing happily. But Bolt had better get to the bottom of this in a hurry because the God of Death is going to pay a visit. (8682/70431) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 EATMAN 98 VOLUME 1 VIDEOS Bolt is back for a second helping! EatMan 98 is the sequel to the popular EatMan series and once again, the man with the golden gullet is fighting for truth and justice in his own way-by eating metal. Join Bolt as he rights wrongs and eats everything from machine guns to concrete walls. (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (0785)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (0760) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 FUSHIGI YUGI/ MYSTERIOUS PLAY DVD BOXED SETS Collect the first season of The Mysterious Play (English Version) and Fushigi Yugi (Subtitled Version) on DVD! Six hundred and fifty minutes (first 26 episodes) of loveable Miaka and her adventures in the ancient and mystical Universe of the Four Gods. Eight DVDs per set. (8682/10281) Set (x8) SRP: $149.98 HAUNTED JUNCTION VOLUME 5: DON'T RUN WITH SCISSORS VIDEO/SUBTITLED The gang reluctantly goes on their latest mission to rescue an elementary school from ghosts with scissors. When they get back, things are strangely quiet, and Haruto is actually able to go to class. Are things finally calming down, or is something seriously wrong? (8682/70448) VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 HAUNTED JUNCTION VOLUME 6: BEGINNING OF THE END? VIDEO/SUBTITLED After a battle with a particularly difficult spirit, Haruto and the others are visited by a man named Nanjo. He claims to know the Principal and says that he can solve all of their problems. So why is he acting so mysteriously? (8682/70449) VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR: BOLDLY GOING NOWHERE VIDEO/DUBBED Bumbling, aimless clods have always found a welcome home in the military, and that's certain to be true in the far future, too, as this in-demand anime series proves. Justy Tylor's career ambitions (or lack thereof) with the Space Force may just have been set a little too high, but remember: never underestimate the power of complacency and sloth! Features Episodes 9-11 of the series. Running time: 75 minutes. Dubbed. (RS9203) (CAUT: 4) VHS MSRP: $19.95 KIMAGURE ORANGE ROAD TV SERIES VOLUME 1 VIDEO/SUBTITLED Collects the first four episodes. High school student Kasuga Kyosuke has problems with women — Bigtime! First, he thinks he's fallen in love with the beautiful, mysterious Ayukawa, but isn't sure she feels the same way about him. He's being pursued by Ayukawa's best friend Hiyama who calls him "Darling!" Plus, Kasuga has to deal with two bratty sisters, their sex-crazed friends, and a Karate Club tough guy who wants to pummel Kasuga for "stealing" Hiyama. Fortunately, he has one thing going for him: the family talents for precognition, telekinesis, and precognition. But if anyone ever catches him using them…(524/AT098041) VHS, FC SRP: $34.95 KNIGHTS OF RAMUNE VOL. 2: TRUE DESTINATION VIDEOS From the creators of Slayer Next! As the galaxy face impending disaster, Cacao and Parfait are sent to rescue the Fourth Warrior, Ramunes. Unfortunately, they discover him at the helm of the marauding Giga Genos invasion fleet! Along with a plucky orphan named Lemon, our heroines have to save the galaxy from its greatest champion… before he awakens the planet- shattering power of the Mythic Knight! (969) DUBBED (SSVD6073)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.99 SUBTITLED (SSVS6074)—VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 LADY BLUE VOLUME 2 VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/A181789) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong, Canada, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 LAIN SERIAL EXPERIMENTS VOLUME 3: DEUS VIDEOS & DVD Rumors are spreading through the wire about lain and her friend, Arisu. These rumors torment lain, but this may only be the beginning as her family seems to be coming to an end. People suddenly leave and appear in front of lain all asking the same question — “What is love?” (8682) DUBBED (70454)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70455)—VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 DVD (10227)—FC SRP: $29.98 MACROSS PLUS DVDS Now available on DVD!. Maverick pilot Daison is sent to the planet Eden for the “Super Nova Project.” His mission is to test one of two new transforming stealth fighters. But when he reaches there, he meets with his old rival, Chief Galudo Goa Borman, who just happens to be piloting the fighter of an opposing company! Animated action in the style of Top Gun! Each DVD features two complete episodes - approximate running time 90 minutes each. (4502) NOTE: Volume 1 may be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. MATURE AUDIENCES VOL. 1 & 2—DVD, FC SRP: $29.95 VOL. 3 & 4—DVD, FC SRP: $29.95 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH VOLUME 1: DAYBREAK AND VOLUME 2: SUNRISE VIDEOS Four episodes per volume. Magic Knight Earth Rayearth begins when three junior high school girls hear a voice asking them to save a world called Cephiro. The voice belongs to Princess Emeraude, the "Pillar" whose will maintains the peace on this magical world where belief is power. But Cephiro is threatened when Princess Emeraude is imprisoned and monsters begin to invade the land. With the last bit of strength, she summons the three young girls who are destined to become her Magic Knights! Now available is Volume 1: Daybreak and Volume 2: Sunrise, each available in dubbed or subtitled formats, and the combo pack of both videos, also dubbed or subtitled. Approximate running time: 100min each. (6204) VOL. 1 DUBBED (AWVD9950)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 VOL. 1 SUBTITLED (AWVS9951) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 VOL. 2 DUBBED (AWVD9952)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 VOL. 2 SUBTITLED (AWVS9953) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 COMBO PACK DUBBED (A2PD9920)—Set (x2) SRP: $39.95 COMBO PACK SUBTITLED (A2PS9921)—Set (x2) SRP: $39.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM MOVIE III: ENCOUNTER IN SPACE VIDEO DUBBED The epic conclusion to the science fiction classic. Amuro and Char meet on the battlefield yet again, and the tide of battle begins to turn. Treachery, deception, and death lie in wait. But at the end of the battle, who will be left standing? Can Amuro and the Gundam protect the people he cares about most and end the war? (8682/70438) VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0080 VOLUME 1 VIDEO DUBBED Al is a boy like any other. Except that he lives on a space colony. He dreams of robots and wars, like other kids do, until a robot lands in his hometown and the war soon follows. Gundam 0080 is a personal story of war and how it affects the lives of both soldiers and everyday people. (8682/0390) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0080 VOLUME 2 VIDEO DUBBED Al's new friend Bernie is an enemy pilot. Al's old friend Chris is the pilot of the new Gundam. The war is escalating, with the Zeons launching an attack on the colony that is their home. Could things possibly get any worse? (8682/0391) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 METAL ANGEL MARIE VIDEO DUBEBD Also known as My Dear Marie. Ever met the perfect girl? Did she have the perfect boyfriend? Feel like you can't compete? Why not build your own? When a mad scientist attempts to build a robotic duplicate of his dream girl, Marie is the result. Of course, there are the usual unexpected complications. He has built too well, and Marie has a mind of her own and a whole host of questions to go with it. The same questions that each of us ask of life. Where did I come from? Why am I here? Tastes great or less filling? Why do I look just like that girl over there?! (Well, perhaps we don't all have to worry about that, but Marie does!) To make a good deal even better, My Dear Marie comes complete with all three episodes on a single tape! Approximate running time: 90 min. (76/VHSMD001D) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $19.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MY DEAR MARIE VIDEO SUBTITLED The subtitled version of Metal Angel Marie, called My Dear Marie, is also available. Approximate running time: 90 min. (76/VHSMD001S) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $29.95 *********************** MONKEY MAGIC VOLUME 5: THE INVINCIBLE (INVISIBLE???) GUARDIAN VIDEO DUBBED Collects Episodes 10-11. Blossom wields far greater power than Kongo as they continue their battle, but suddenly a figure wrapped in a veil of fog appears! He is the Guardian, and his 300-foot tall body frightens Kongo into diving headlong into challenging the Guardian. Instead, it is Kongo who is challenged. Asked to perform a series of tests, will Kongo win once again?! Or does this strange Guardian have other ideas? (8682/0253) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $12.98 MONKEY MAGIC VOLUME 6: THE QUEST BEGINS VIDEO DUBBED Collects Episodes 12-13. Sanzoh and Kongo set out for their journey, but are suddenly attacked by a group of bandits! As Kongo continues to defeat the Bandits easily, Sanzoh gets mad as he notices Kongo enjoying the fighting. Will Sanzoh be able to control the hot-headed monkey? (8682/0254) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $12.98 MONKEY MAGIC VOLUME 3: THE QUEST BEGINS DVD DUBBED Collects Episodes 10-13. Blinded by his victories over the Guardian’s warriors and challenges, Kongo is suddenly defeated and imprisoned within a rock. 500 years later, Sanzoh, a young and idealistic priest is bestowed with the knowledge of a hidden text with the magical power that once ruled the lands — a magic that could restore law and order to a desperate land. Released from the prison of rock, will Kongo help Sanzoh in his quest? The fate of the land hangs in the balance. (8682/10272) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 NAZCA VOLUME 2: ALLIES VIDEOS & DVD The awakening memories of past lives as Incas, have turned Kyoji’s mentor, Tate, into a cold and calculating enemy bent upon a 1,000-year-old ambition to purify the human race. While Kyoji refuses to give up on his good memories, he must resume his past opposition to Tate’s attempts to revive the powerful Inca magic, Iria Tesse, or else Tate will kill millions of people! Tate and Kyoji both gather allies in the present who are linked to their past, but the ancient memories of past alliances conflict with relationships in the present. Which will be chosen: the past or the present? DUBBED (70501)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70502) —VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 DVD (10259)—FC SRP: $29.98 ORIGINAL DIRTY PAIR VOLUME 3 VIDEOS God doesn’t play dice, but the Dirty Pair do! What do you do when your top trouble consultant is lost to the dark side in the hottest casino ever? Send in your loveliest Angles, of course! But is it really wise to give the destructive duo access to the power of a planet-busting asteroid rail gun? Then, nothing scares the Godfather of the largest criminal family on the planet … except the prospect of his son marrying Yuri! Can Kei save Yuri from a life of illicit fame and fortune? Or will the Family take the Angels on a one-way ride? Approximate running time: 60min. (76) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (VHSOD003D)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSOD003S) —VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 OUTLAW STAR VOLUME 2 VIDEOS Gene and company now have a problem. Although they've managed to elude the Pirates, they're still being hunted. The Pirates are not happy about losing Melfina and the Outlaw Star, and they want them both back. Will Gene's sharp tongue and sharpshooting be enough to get out of this latest situation? (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (70521)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (70516)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 PATLABOR TV SERIES VOLUME 7 VIDEO SUBTITLED At the Tokyo International Labor show, the SV2 gets a sneak peek at the newest Patlabor prototype, the economy version of the Ingram. Needless to say, the SV2 isn’t thrilled. When the show gets crashed by the powerful outlaw Labor model, the Griffin, will the economy-model Ingram prove itself up to the job…or prove itself totally worthless? (969/USM1797) VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 Pokémon POKÉMON VOLUME 8: PRIMEAPE PROBLEMS VIDEO & DVD/DUBBED Ash is trying for the Marsh Badge, but ghost Pokémon are Ash's only hope for defeating Sabrina! Unfortunately, that means that Ash has to convince a free-spirited and practical joke-loving Haunter Pokémon to help — will the joke be on Ash? Plus, Ash comes face to face with a fighting Pokémon with an attitude problem — Mankey! Will Ash ever get his hat back or will his problems evolve into something bigger? (8682) VIDEO (70235)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 DVD (10183)—DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 POKÉMON VOLUME 9: FASHION VICTIMS VIDEO & DVD/DUBBED Stupendous Psyduck? Ash needs help to get into the sweet-smelling Celadon Gym, so he turns to Team Rocket for help?! Then, all the town’s kids are acting like Pokémon? Will Psyduck be a help or a big headache? Next, a beautiful Pokémon breeder is Brock’s dream girl, but she’s being driven out of business by the latest Pokémon fashions courtesy of Team Rocket! Which will win in the end, style or substance? (8682) VIDEO (70236)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 DVD (10184)—DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 POKÉMON VOLUME 10: FIGHTING TOURNAMENT VIDEO & DVD/DUBBED Electric Attraction! When Team Rocket steals a Hitmonlee and enters the Fighting Pokémon Tournament, it will be up to Ash, Primeape, and Pikachu to fight for justice against their sticky tricks! Later, a Magnemite thinks that love is the best medicine for Pikachu’s electric flu. Will Pikachu agree? Finally, Pokémon trainers are recruited to capture the Digletts that keep wrecking a dam, including Ash’s rival Gary! Will we see a showdown between trainers, or will the Digletts win in the end? (8682) VIDEO (70237)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 DVD (10185)—DVD, FC SRP: $24.98 *********************** POWER DOLLS 2 VIDEOS The heavy metal action explodes in Power DoLLS 2! The war may be over, but a new rebellion has already begun. Thanks to the efforts of the elite Detachment of Limited Line Service task force and their advanced combat robots, peace has finally been declared in the Terran War. However, a new civil war is brewing, and when a top-secret Power Loader shows up in enemy hands, only the DoLLS stand a chance of saving the day. But what is the secret from Yao's past that may hold the key to victory? (76) DUBBED (VHSPD002D)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 SUBTITLED (VHSPD002S)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: HEROIC KNIGHT CHRONICLES VOLUME 2 VIDEOS The second part of the stand-alone adventure set on the magical continent of Lodoss. Five years ago, a band of six adventurers defeated the conquering armies of Marmo, but the evil was not destroyed. The Black Knight of Marmo retreated and schemed, and now he is returning to threaten Lodoss once more. Now old heroes are heeding the call to duty, along with a band of new heroes. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 90min. (969) DUBBED (USM1802)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (USM1803)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.99 SABER J AGAIN VOLUME 1: EVERYONE'S HAPPY VIDEOS Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry, female-like androids called marionettes, have returned to Otaru's side. The somewhat reformed marionettes of Faust (Tiger, Luchs, and Panther) are sent to stay with Otaru, and friends to learn more about being human. Enter a seventh marionette named Marine, who has a mysterious power... and they all possess the special maiden circuit that allows a marionette to feel emotions! (8682) NOTE: May be available in other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty retailers. MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (70512)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (70509) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SABER MARIONETTE J AGAIN VOLUME 2: SUDDENLY, A LOVE COMEDY VIDEOS Things are changing at Otaru's. Lime is acting strange, and Marine seems to be having a hard time fitting in. Meanwhile, several of the others realize that they have feelings for Otaru, and they all set about acting upon them. How will Otaru survive being chased by so many beautiful women? (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (70513)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (70510) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SABER MARIONETTE J AGAIN VOLUME 3: THE TIME OF THE HEART'S AWAKENING VIDEOS With Otaru kidnapped by people demanding the return of Marine, the remaining Marionettes go into action. Love is put on hold as the Marionettes try to rescue their friends and get to the bottom of the mystery of Marine. How will it all end? (8682) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (70514)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (70511) —VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SLAYERS NEXT VOLUME 6: SECRET OF THE GIGA SLAVE VIDEOS The kingdom of Femille is famous as the homeland of great shrine maidens. Can the secret be a hidden copy of the Claire Bible? Lina just has to find out! The only problem: Femille is an all-female kingdom, and any man found within their borders is immediately executed! Just how long can Gourry, Zelgadis, and Xellos maintain their disguises as women? In Stereo. Approximate running time: 75min. (969) DUBBED (SSVD6062)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (SSVD6063)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 SLAYERS NEXT VOLUME 7: DEATH OF THE DEVIL DRAGON VIDEOS Xellos' true identity has finally been revealed, but his motives for seeking the Claire Bible remain a closely guarded secret. Lina must decide if she can trust the trickster as he draws her closer and closer to a cataclysmic showdown between the Demon Dragon King, Gaav, and the spiritual remnants of the Wate Dragon King. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 75min. (969) DUBBED (SSVD6064)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (SSVD6065)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG MOVIE VIDEO/DUBBED & BILINGUAL DVD The brave blue hero is back, and this time it's more than just fun and games! Dig this: Sonic's arch-nemesis, Dr. Robotnik, has been banished from the Land of Darkness by an evil Metal Robotnik. If that weren't bad enough, the devious doctor tells Sonic that the Robot Generator has been sabotaged to blow Planet Freedom to kingdom come. But what could possibly make Sonic trust his worst enemy? The words of Dr. Robotnik? Surely not! The pleas of the President? Regretfully no. But the charm of the President's daughter Sara? Yes indeed! But does Sara have eyes for Sonic, or for the new kid on the block, Hyper Metal Sonic? If you've been holding your breath for the Sonic movie, you can stop turning blue now! Approximate running time: 60min. (76) VIDEO (VHSHH001D)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 DVD (DVDHH001)— FC SRP: $29.98 TENCHI IN TOKYO VOLUME 6: A NEW CHALLENGE DVD When Ryoko catches Tenchi kissing Sakuya, she becomes so distraught that she considers a return to a career of piracy! Meanwhile, Kiyone and Mihoshi are promoted to headquarters, and Washu becomes obsessed with her research. Feeling alone and abandoned, Ayeka and Sasami attempt to bring the Masaki household together, but will Tenchi be too involved with Sakuya to care? (8682/10196) DVD, FC SRP: $29.98 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES VOLUME 3: TRANSFORMATIONS VIDEOS When the T-74 runs out of fuel, it appears that the intrepid elf hunters will be forced to continue their quest afoot. But, the spirit of a mischievous kitten that has been haunting a nearby village may give a new meaning to "cat-like tread." Then, when Celcia refuses to stop aiding in the denuding of elven maidens everywhere, her lieutenant resolves to unleash the most horrible spell of all time to destroy the intruders. If she can figure out just what the spell does, she could stop Those Who Hunt Elves…but don’t count on it! Approximate running time: 60min. (76) DUBBED (VHSTW003D)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 SUBTITLED (VHSTW003S)—VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 TOKYO BLUE CASE 1 VIDEO/DUBBED Lock yourself up with Tokyo Blue! Mika and Rin don't have a thing in common (except that they're both dynamite to look at). Mika fires a huge Magnum; Rin prefers a smaller gun. Mika's looking for the perfect man; Rin only needs him to be breathing. But, when the Japanese government learns that a former convict might flee the country with perfect counterfeiting film for U.S. $100 bills, Mika and Rin get the case. They're off on the wrong foot, but they won’t pussyfoot around! Justice has never looked so tempting. Approximate running time: 100min. (76/ALA009) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 TRIGUN VOLUME 1 VIDEOS & DVD Trigun is the story of love, peace, and revenge on a dusty desert planet in the far away future. Trigun is also the story of “The Human Disaster” - Vash the Stampede, an unbeatable gunfighter with a huge bounty on his head - despite the fact that he refuses to kill anyone! A pair of insurance agents, Meryl and Millie, constantly pursue Vash on his quest to locate his arch- enemy, “Knives”, and always struggle with their mission : to protect the towns and people from the storm of destruction that follows Vash the Stampede! (8682) DUBBED (70582)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70583)—VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 DVD (10283)—FC SRP: $29.98 THE WINGS OF HONNEAMISE DVD Described as a cross between Blade Runner and the Right Stuff, The Wings Of Honneamise is a major anime event. Made on a budget of 8 billion yen, the stunning visuals were produced by over 3,000 animators, some of whom conducted extensive research with the aim of creating an imaginary world from the ground up. The parallel stories of love and political intrigue culminate in "one of the most gut-tightening, brilliantly directed and edited lengths of film ever seen," according to Anime- zine. The startling musical score was composed by Oscar-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto (The Last Emperor). Written and directed by Gainax founder Hiroyuki Yamaga; winner of 1987 Japan Anime Best Picture Award and Seiun Award for Best Picture as voted by Japanese science fiction writers. 124 minutes; the DVD offers multiple languages, switchable subtitles, more. (440-047-615-2) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #5 (May98) DVD MSRP: $29.95 ANIMATION BEAVIS & BUTT-HEAD BUTT-O-WEEN VIDEO & DVD Packed with seven devilishly classic Beavis and Butt-Head cartoons, it's the perfect treat for Halloween or any other time of year. Get yours today, or who knows what tricks Beavis & Butt-head will play… Also available in a DVD with special features including videography and a Bung Hole in One CD-ROM Game Demo. Approximate running time: 45min. (8137/ LV1723) MATURE AUDIENCES VIDEO (LV1723)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.98 DVD (LVD51723)—FC SRP: $24.98 CARTOON CRAZIES Your favorite Saturday morning cartoons — as you've never seen them before. Each Cartoon Crazies collection stars the greats like Bugs Bunny, Betty Boop, Casper the Friendly Ghost, Felix the Cat, and all their friends and features fully restored classic cartoons with an enhanced Dolby soundtrack. Choose from three collections: Cartoon Crazies Goes to War, Cartoon Crazies Sci-Fi, and Cartoon Crazies Kids All-Time Favorites. All three volumes available in video or DVD. Approximate running time: over 100min. (8057) GOES TO WAR VIDEO (WHE71130)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 GOES TO WAR DVD (WHE73018)—FC SRP: $19.98 SCI-FI VIDEO (WHE71146)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 SCI-FI DVD (WHE73027)—FC SRP: $19.98 KIDS FAVORITES VIDEO (WHE71147)—VHS, FC SRP: $12.98 KIDS FAVORITES DVD (WHE73028)—FC SRP: $14.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DOG OF FLANDERS COLLECTOR’S EDITION VIDEO Previously offered in Previews Update #380. Set in 19th Century Belgium, this classic tale, based on the Flemish novel by Oui’da, celebrates the affectionate bond between an innocent boy and his faithful dog. The stunning animation, a masterful combination of traditional and computer aided animation, captures the natural splendor of the Flanders countryside and recreates the spirit of this classic story that has captivated audiences world wide for more than 130 years. Pioneer Family Entertainment is honored to present this heartfelt drama for a whole new generation of families to enjoy. The Collector’s Edition features the complete and uncut version of the film subtitled in English. (8682/70541) VHS, FC SRP: $ 29.98 ********************* G.I. JOE ANIMATED VIDEOS Classic videos of G.I. Joe and his buddies defending human freedom and world peace! Available in single volumes with two episodes each or in a three-pack containing all six episodes. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 60min. per tape. (640) VOL. 1 (R32011)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 2 (R32015)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 3 (R32016)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 PACK (R32169)—Set (x3) SRP: $29.95 G.I. JOE ANIMATED MOVIE VIDEO The G.I. Joe team bands together to thwart international shadowy organizations intent on world domination. Starring the voices of Burgess Meredith, Don Johnson, and wrestler Sgt. Slaughter. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 90min. (640/R32086) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 TRANSFORMERS VIDEOS WAVE 1 Classic episodes from the 80s TV series are back! They look like ordinary planes, cars, and machines. But they're really robots in disguise with the power to transform into mighty war machines! When an erupting volcano revives the dormant cargo of a space ship which crashed on earth four million years ago, two types of Transformers emerge: the honorable Autobats and the power-hungry Decepticons! Available as single volume cassettes (featuring two episodes each) or in a three-pack containing all six episodes. In Stereo. Approximate running time: 60min. per tape. (640) VOL. 1 (R32019)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 2 (R32020)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 3 (R32021)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 PACK (R32179)—Set (x3) SRP: $29.95 TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE VIDEO In this classic feature-length film, the Transformers must defend the universe from the evil living planet, Unicron! It’s the greatest Transformers adventue ever, starring the voice talents of Judd Nelson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Stack, and Orson Welles as Unicron. Approximate running time: 90min. (640/R32089) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 ASIAN ACTION THEATER FISTS OF FEAR: TOUCH OF DEATH VIDEO A unique documentary on the life of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Everybody was Kung Fu Fighting, especially at the high- stakes National Karate Championship at Madison Square Garden. Bruce Lee had just mysteriously died, and the buzz was on who could replace him, and whether he had died as a result of a mysterious martial-arts technique called the Death Touch or Vibrating Palm. This documentary talks with Lee's associates including training partner Fred Williamson, star of Black Caesar. But, back at the Garden, the intense match for the championship is still going on…Featuring rare Lee footage, scenes from The Green Hornet and Bruce Lee meetings, plus exciting footage from the match! Approximate running time: 86min. (6097/4460) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 HONG KONG 1941 WIDESCREEN VIDEOS & DVD The award-winning wartime romance starring Chow Yun Fat. Chow's performance in this WWII epic resembling The English Patient earned him Taiwan's Golden Horse for best Oscar and helped pave the way for his role in Anna and the King. (7816) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (60103)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (55983)—VHS SRP: $19.98 DVD (55984) SRP: $34.95 JET LI: THE MASTER VIDEO/SUBTITLED See Jet Li (the lightning-fast star of Lethal Weapon IV and Black Mask) hanging out with the homeboys as he comes to America to fight a disgruntled kung-fu student who's terrorizing Jet's martial arts master. (7816/26563) VHS SRP: $39.99 LEGEND OF THE DEVIL VIDEO/SUBTITLED Caught in a deadly political struggle between two noble families and a band of mysterious ninja, a swordsman named Shuranosuke Sakaki pledges himself to protect the innocent Princess Mayi and to rescue the stolen treasure of two rival houses. But who are the Hojo Clan of female ninja, and what are their plans for the sacred treasure? In Stereo. Approximate running time: 90min. (969/APC1957) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 THE SLEEPY EYES OF DEATH: SWORD OF SATAN VIDEO/SUBTITLED The sixth film of the series released in 1965. When a poor family entrusts a young boy to Kyoshiro's care, the body count begins to rise — government officials, criminals, even the family — but assassins, poisonous snakes, explosives, and Satanists are no match for the master of the Full Moon Cut! (524/AT098-015) MATURE AUDIENCES RES. from Previews Vol. 8 #4 (Apr98) VHS MSRP: $29.95 WEATHER WOMAN LIVE-ACTION VIDEO/SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/APC1963) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 BABYLON 5 BABYLON 5 SEASON 2 VOLUME 4 VIDEO If one divorce equals happiness, how about two? Londo has gotten permission to divorce two of his three hideous wives, but which one can he most tolerate keeping? Find out in "Soul Mates." Then, the Psi Corps sets up a big dragnet operation while Sheridan resists a little luxury tax on his quarters in "A Race Through Dark Places." Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17631) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 SEASON 2 VOLUME 5 VIDEO The aged Centauri Emperor comes to the Babylon 5 station to bring peace, but his visit only worsens the conflict between the Narn and the Centauri in "The Coming of Shadows." Then, even though Babylon 5 is a neutral port of call, General Franklin (Paul Winfield) brings aboard 25,000 infantry troops…and has a tense reunion with his son Dr. Frankin in "Gropos." Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17632) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 SEASON 2 VOLUME 6 VIDEO In "All Alone in the Night," Sheridan is probed and forced into gladiatorial-style matches by mysterious aliens. Then Ivanova struggles with a tricky diplomatic problem in "Acts of Sacrifice" — how to seal an accord with a diplomat who wants to have sex with her. Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17633) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 SEASON 2 DIPLOMATS AND WARRIORS VIDEO 3-PACK Contains Volumes 4-6 of the Season 2 episodes. Six episodes total. Approximate running time: 177 min. (8281/17634) Set (x3) SRP: $44.92 BABYLON 5 SEASON 4 VOLUME 1 VIDEO Both Sheridan and Garibaldi are MIA after a battle with the Shadows in "The Hour of the Wolf." But even as Ivanova and Delenn search for them, the crew resolves to continue their mission. Then G'Kar attempts to find out "Whatever Happened to Mr. Garibaldi?" Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17635) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 SEASON 4 VOLUME 2 VIDEO Sheridan has miraculously returned in "The Summoning," but must now face a deathcloud weapon. Then, banning a nearly invincible Vorlon ambassador from the station becomes a do-or-die mission for Sheridan and his crew in "Falling Toward Apotheosis." Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17636) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 SEASON 4 VOLUME 3 VIDEO With six billion lives in the balance, Sheridan launches a bold counter offensive that puts his forces directly in the middle of the Vorlon/Shadow war in "The Long Night." Ivanova is sent off an alternate mission to recruit the god-like First Ones in "Into the Fire." Approximate running time: 89min. (8281/17637) VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 BABYLON 5 SEASON 4 THE DEATHCLOUD VIDEO 3-PACK Contains the Volumes 1-3 of the Season 4 episodes. Six episodes total. Approximate running time: 177 min. (8281/17638) Set (x3) SRP: $44.92 SCI-FI RED DWARF VIII BYTE ONE VIDEO The entire three-part "Back in the Red" episode on one tape. Nanobots have reconstructed the Red Dwarf and its dead crew. And when Lister is arrested for stealing and crashing a starbug, the reconstructed Rimmer leaps at the possibilities for advancement, including infecting himself with a sexual magnetism virus. (749) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 RED DWARF VIII BYTE TWO VIDEO Collecting three episodes. Lister and the Dwarfers join the "Canaries" mistakenly thinking the suicide of hardened convicts is a singing troupe in "Cassandra." Then in "Pete, Part 1," Rimmer and Lister spike the opposition's half-time juice with a virility drug while Chris, the Cat, and Kryten find a time wand and freeze the ship's crew in time. Finally Kryten starts a pirate TV station to broadcast videos of women's showers to entertain the prisoners in "Krytie TV." (749) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 RED DWARF VIII BYTE THREE VIDEO Kryten uses a time wand to devolve a bird into a Tyrannosaurus Rex in "Pete, Part 2." When the dino swallows the wand, the crew turns to laxatives to get the wand back again. Next, in "Only the Good," Rimmer crosses over to a mirror universe to retrieve an antidote for the infected crew…and discovers that he's the captain in that universe. And in "Universal Challenge," it’s the crew versus fans in a contest to see who actually knows more about the ship. Hosted by Patrick Stewart. (749) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 TROMA VIDEO STAR WORMS II: ATTACK OF THE PLEASURE PODS Jessup is banished to the Star Prison, a deadly and desolated planet where she is condemned to mine the elusive opiate Fire Gems while battling derelict prisoners and the fatal fangs of the Star Worms. But the Empire is growing weak as the members of the Imperial College succumb to the lure of the release gained from their pleasure pod implants. Jessup sees his chance for freedom in the passionate advances of the Star Prison's beautiful warden, Kirsta. He convinces her of the shallow truth behind the Empire, and together, they begin a battle against the evil Empire. Approximate running time: 90min. (6097/4380) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $14.98 TUBE Sid & Marty Kroft H.R. PUFNSTUFF TWIN-PACK VIDEOS Not a flashback! That really is gentle giant H.R. Pufnstuff, young Jimmy, singing flute Freddy, and Witchiepoo appearing on video screens everywhere. This premier two-pack contains both Volume 1 and Volume 2 videos collecting episodes of the slightly trippy of H.R. Pufnstuff, Sid and Marty Kroft's first venture into Saturday morning entertainment, from 1969! (640/R32229) Set (x2) SRP: $19.95 LAND OF THE LOST TWIN-PACK VIDEOS Remember when Marshall, Will and Holly (on a routine expedition) were plunged a thousand feet below, to the Land of the Lost? Even if you don’t, here’s a twin-pack set of videos featuring classic episodes from the ‘70s camp hit, filled with bizarre aliens, dinosaurs, lost civilizations, and a proto-human named Chakka. (640/R32276) Set (x2) SRP: $19.95 SIGMUND AND THE SEA MONSTER TWIN-PACK VIDEOS The misunderstood Sigmund the Sea Monster can find a friendly home on your shelves in this two volume set. And remember no good deed ever goes unpunished… unless you run away. (640/R32230) Set (x2) SRP: $19.95 WORLD OF SID & MARTY KROFT BOX SET VIDEOS A three-volume video box set containing sample episodes from all the wonderfully wacky Sid & Marty Kroft shows. From H.R. Pufnstuff and Land of the Lost to Electra Woman and Dyna Girl and Dr. Shrinker, they're all here along with Wonderbug, Sigmund & Sea Monsters, Lidsville, Far Out Space Nuts, The Lost Saucer, Magic Mongo, Bigfoot & Wildboy, and Pryor's Place. All those puppets. All those gadgets. All those jingles! Watch out for sensory overload! Approximate running time: 380min. (640/R32625) Set (x3) SRP: $29.95 AUDIO Babylon 5 BABYLON 5: THE RIVER OF SOULS SOUNDTRACK CD The latest Christopher Franke soundtrack for the Babylon 5 TV movie The River of Souls. Features powerful and dramatic lines, which always bring out the best in Franke and features a greater variety in style and expression than his previous two B5 film scores, including stirring choral phrases and some light, leisurely jazz for the Holobrothel scenes. Six tracks with a total running time of 49:55 minutes. (7840/SID-8907) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $16.98 BABYLON 5: A CALL TO ARMS SOUNDTRACK CD Composer Evan D. Chen brings a new and distinctive sound to the Babylon 5 universe with this original score from the highly popular B5 TV movie from early 1999 — A Call To Arms — which serves as a prelude of sorts to the upcoming Crusade spin- off. (7870/SID-8910) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $16.98 CRUSADE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD J. Michael Straczynski's new B5 spin-off, Cruasade, may prove to be unjustly short lived, but keep the memorial alive with this original score composed by Evan D. Chen. Includes music from the pilot episode and the 12 remaining episodes that were produced. (7840/SID-8911) (CAUT:4) CD SRP: $16.98 DC Heroes on Radio *********************************** Sit back and enjoy some old time radio programs starring your favorite DC Heroes! Fully authorized by DC Comics, these historical radio programs have been digitally restored and remastered for the best possible sound quality, and the package includes an informative booklet on the episodes. *********************************** THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN WITH BATMAN & ROBIN ON RADIO AUDIO CASSETTE SET Features 119 radio adventures of Superman with Batman and Robin contained on 20 cassettes. Includes the four 1939 audition shows featuring the origin and cast tests. Storylines include Drought in Freeville, The Monkey Burgler, Knights of the White Carnation, The Man Without a Face, Mystery of the Lost Planet, The Phantom of the Sea, and Superman Vs. Kryptonite. Available only on cassette format. (1-57019-238-3) (6307) (CAUT: 4) Set (x20) $59.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPERMAN WITH BATMAN & ROBIN ON RADIO AUDIO SETS Bud Collyer stars as the Man of Steel in this classic radio broadcast from 1945, which first teamed Superman with the Dynamic Duo years before they would team up in the pages of World's Finest Comics. Features 27 episodes with a running time of six hours and includes a foreword by Jackie Kelk (radio's Jimmy Olson). Four cassettes or five CDs. (6307) (CAUT: 4) CASSETTES (1-57019-086-0)—Set (x4) $24.98 CDS (1-57019-087-9)—Set (x5) $39.98 *********************** Fantasy/Sci-FI AMAZING STORIES SOUNDTRACK CD Steven Spielberg produced this 1985 series which featured a prestigious roster of composers — John Williams, Jerry Goldsmith, Georges Delerue, James Horner, Danny Elfman, Michael Kamen, Thomas Newman, John Addison, David Shire, and Bruce Broughton all contributed scores to the anthology series. Until now, none of the music has been released! It only took 13 years but John Williams' adventurous main title is finally available as well as his end title. Also includes Williams' epic score for the Spielberg directed episode "The Mission." Rounding out this volume is the heartbreakingly beautiful score the late Georges Delerue composed for the episode "Dorothy and Ben." Re-recorded by Joel McNeely, John Debney, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. (7840/VSD-5941) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SYMPHONIC SCORE CD Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Battlestar Galactica with this all-new recording of Stu Phillips' epic symphonic score for the cult classic science fiction TV series. Available on CD and for the first time ever in 20-bit digital sound with Stu Phillips himself back on the podium 20 years later, Battlestar Galactica has never sounded better! The Royal Scottish National Orchestra again delivers a distinguished and vibrant performance, breathing new life into this spectacular and exotic score. (7840/VSD-5949) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 *** OFFERED AGAIN *** O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ANTHOLOGY CD SET Here's your chance to get the last remaining copies of this limited release Battlestar Galactica anthology set comprising of four CDs filled with the original music from the popular sci-fi show. Composed by Stu Phillips, this set features a total of 108 tracks including music from the episodes as well as the spin-off show — Galactica 1980. Also includes an informative booket which includes an afterword by Richard "Apollo" Hatch. (7890/SPCD-01/04) (CAUT: 4) CD Set (x4)....................$76.00 *********************** Pokémon *** OFFERED AGAIN *** O/A POKÉMON 2BA MASTER: SONGS FROM THE TV SHOW Previously offered through Previews Update #378. Here's the first North American music release of the hugely successful Pokémon sensation! Featuring the Pokémon theme song, "Pokérap," and 10 brand-new Pokémon songs. The new songs on the album are featured in Pikachu's Jukebox on the WB TV show. CD booklet folds out into a collectable poster, and the special enhanced CD also features the Pokérap music video. (4605) (CAUT: 4) CD (KOC-CD-8901) SRP: $16.98 CASSETTE (KOC-MC-8901) SRP: $10.98 ************************** Professional Wrestling WWF: THE WRESTLING ALBUM CD Here's a blast from the past, the reissue of the unforgettable "The Wrestling Album" originally released in 1985. Includes such "hits" as "Land of a Thousand Dances?!!?" by The Wrestlers; "Grab Them Cakes" by Junk Yard Dog; "Eat Your Heart Out, Rick Springfield" by Jummy Hart; Don't Go Messin' With A Country Boy" by Hillbilly Jim; and more. 10 tracks total. (4605/KOC-CD-7994) (CAUT: 4) CD MSRP: $12.97 WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION: THE MUSIC VOL. 2 CD Volume Two presents 15 classic and original theme songs for the superstars of the WWF. Includes themes for the Undertaker, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Hamed Johnson, Marc Mero & Sable, Bret "Hit Man" Hart, Vader, Mankind, Dude Love, Faarooq, Rocky Maivia, Sycho Sid, Flash Funk, Sunny, and Shawn Michaels. (4605/KOC-CD-8709) (CAUT: 4) CD MSRP: $16.97 WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION: THE MUSIC VOL. 3 CD The latest volume of WWF original arena entrance theme songs of your favorite WWF superstars. Includes 14 themes including ones for the Undertaker, Kane, Ken Shamrock, Sable, Edge, The Rock, Ken Shamrock, Oddities, Dude-Love, New Age Outlaws, Val Venis, Gangrel/The Brood, D-Generation X, and Stone Cold Steve Austin. 14 tracks total. (4605/KOC-CD- 8803) (CAUT: 4) CD MSRP: $16.97 Xena OFFERED AGAIN O/A XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS ORIGINAL TV SOUNDTRACK CD Join Xena, Gabrielle, and friends from the popular television series on a musical journey with this first original soundtrack with music composed by Joseph LoDuca. Features 30 tracks with a 65:39 total running time. Battle on, Xena! (7840/VSD- 5750) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 O/A XENA WARRIOR PRICESS VOL. 2 ORIGINAL TV SOUNDTRACK CD Battle on some more listeners! Here's your chance to enjoy even more original music from the hit fantasy show — Xena: Warrior Princess. Featuring 30 tracks of music taken from some of your favorite Xena episodes. Music composed by Joseph LoDuca. (7840/VSD-5883) (CAUT: 4) CD SRP: $17.99 O/A XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — THE BITTER SUITE: MUSICAL ODYSSEY CD Let Xena, Gabrielle, Callisto, and the rest of the popular cast from the hit television show take you on a musical journey of a lifetime. This soundtrack of the episode "The Bitter Suite" features music composed by Joseph LoDuca and contains musical tracks all sung by the actors themselves. Nine tracks with a running time of 42:50. 8-page booklet included. 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These are comic-related shirts that can be worn by all! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 JLAPE T-SHIRT The Justice League are having a collective bad-hair day as evident on the new JLApe T-shirt. Monkeyman Art Adams’ knuckle-dragging art is screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The Justice League have never looked better!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 FLASH #1 T-SHIRT The debut appearance of the Flash is commemorated on the new Flash #1 T-shirt. Features the classic cover design from 1940 screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Check out both the new shirt as well as DC’s new Flash Archives. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 JOKER & HARLEY QUINN T-SHIRT Gotham’s cutest couple makes their appearance on the new Joker & Harley Quinn T-shirt. Features the art of Alex Ross screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The Joker may have his flaws but does he knows how to pick a partner or what? M-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 EARTH-X: VENOM T-SHIRT The mutation of the Marvel universe created by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger and crew, manifests itself on the new Earth-X: Venom T-shirt. Features the art of John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold screenprinted in phosphorescent red on the front with the word “Venom: and the Earth-X logo imprinted on the back of a black 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $20.95 XXL $23.95 MARVEL CLASSIC: IRON MAN T-SHIRT Old shell-head makes a return appearance on the new Marvel Classic Iron Man T-shirt. Featuring a recreation by Bruce Timm of the sixties shirt design screenprinted in full process-color on a white 100% cotton shirt, Iron Man proves that clothes do make the man. Follow suit, and get your shirt today!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 AVENGERS #1 1/2 T-SHIRT The classic Avengers return with a new look on the new Avengers #1 1 /2 T-shirt. The artwork of animator Bruce Timm comes alive screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Check out the shirt along with the new Avengers #1 1/2 comic from Marvel this month!! M-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 VENOM SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT Prepare for the cooler months ahead with the new Venom Symbol Long-Sleeve shirt. Features the Venom symbol screenprinted in white on both the front and back of a black, long-sleeve 100% cotton shirt. This shirt could just be the hottest thing happening this winter!! L-XL $22.95 XXL $25.95 SPIDER-MAN VII T-SHIRT The patented swinging technique of the master is displayed for all to see on the new Spider-Man VII T-shirt. Screenprinted in full process-color on a white 100% cotton shirt, let Spidey show you how to swing with style. Instructions not included!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SNOOGANS EMBROIDERED KNIT CAP O/A FORKED TONGUE T-SHIRT The Snoogans Knit Cap features the snappy “Snoogans” embroidered in red on a high-quality, dark grey knit beanie. Forked Tongues T-shirt Features the demented art of Walt Flanagan screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton shirt. KNIT CAP $17.95 L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A JAY & SILENT BOB’S BLUEPRINT POSTER SET Each blueprint set contained two different 24” x 36” posters that show in great detail, two of the greatest schemes ever conceived. POSTER SET (2 different per set) $12.95 O/A JAY & SILENT BOB II PHOTO T-SHIRT Features the clothes-swapping Bob wearing Jay’s clothes and Jay wearin’ Bob’s, screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A WOLVERINE II T-SHIRT Features the art of Jim Lee screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A HARLEY QUINN & POISON IVY T-SHIRT Features the painted art of Bruce Timm screenprinted in full-color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA I T-SHIRT Features the art of Dave Gibbons screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CLASSIC SUPERMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT Features a recreation of the early Superman symbol screenprinted in red, yellow and black on royal blue 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN BEYOND SYMBOL T-SHIRT The red futuristic bat-symbol screenprinted on the front of a black 100% cotton shirt. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 *************************************8 APPAREL SECTION AUSTIN POWERS DR. EVIL EGG LOGO CAP This dastardly black and charcoal gray light brush cotton cap features the embroidered egg shaped logo of the would-be world dominator Dr. Evil on the front and an embroidered "Austin Powers" logo on the back. Also features adjustable clasp. (6461/23-1023) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 DR. EVIL PORTRAIT T-SHIRT The bald visage of Austin Powers' nefarious enemy, Dr. Evil, is gloriously exhibited on the front of this black 100% cotton tee. The back sports the Dr. Evil silhouette logo. Wear it proudly... or suffer the wrath of Mr. Bigglesworth! (559/41-331-1) L-XL $16.95 AUSTIN POWERS LAVA LAMP SOUND F/X T-SHIRT If you wear only one T-shirt this summer wear a Star Wars<$> design. But if you decide to wear a second, then make it an Austin Powers<$> tee! This cool sound FX-enhanced shirt features the shag-a-delic image of Austin Powers and features a groovy built-in sound module allowing you to touch part of the image and activate a unique sound clip. Plays: "Yeah, baby, yeah!"; "Oh, behave!"; and "Very shag-a-delic!" White, 100% cotton tee. (6252/AP906) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 BETTIE PAGE OLIVIA'S ANGEL BETTIE T-SHIRT Today's top "cheesecake" artist, Olivia has produced a great T-shirt design that pays homage to Bettie Page, the pin-up queen of the ’40s and ’50s. A stunning full-color design presented on a fashionable black 100% cotton T-shirt. (8343/2344) L-XL $16.95 OLIVIA'S DEVIL BETTIE T-SHIRT When she's good, she's very, very good, but when she's bad....she's even better. Check out this superb homage to Bettie Page, the sexploitation diva of the postwar era, by airbrush artist Olivia. Another great design presented on a black 100% cotton T- shirt. (8343/2343) L-XL $16.95 BRUCE LEE BRUCE LEE: CIRCLE OF POWER T-SHIRT Feel the power of the legendary martial arts master with this 100% cotton safari green tee featuring a dynamic Bruce Lee image emblazoned across the back. The front sports a small "Bruce Lee" logo. (7296/3215001) L-XL $16.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL RING (WOMEN'S) Buffy's vampire beau gave this ring to her as a token of his love and affection. Now you can do the same for your love of your life. Finely crafted and fashioned with sterling silver, this is one piece of jewelry that will stand the test of time. (4626/J04) (CAUT: 4) Ring (Sizes 6-8) $14.00Ea. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BRONZE LOGO T-SHIRT Take home a souvenir from the infamous hangout where Buffy and the rest of the "Scooby gang" spend their off-time from battling the vampires and demons which infest Sunnydale. Presented on a black, 100% cotton tee. (4324/2456) L-XL $17.95 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF) has spent well over $100,000 in its eight years of existence protecting the rights of the comic book industry; rights which in other media circles are taken for granted. In order to stop censorship, and to make comics as free as any other form of expression, the CBLDF defends those who are singled out and egregiously prosecuted. Previews<$> is proud to support this organization by offering their special items. CBLDF: NEIL GAIMAN GUARDIAN ANGEL T-SHIRT Neil Gaiman — Rest In Peace! Artist extraordinaire Michael Wm. Kaluta depicts Gaiman, the beloved author of The Sandman, at his own wake, surrounded by tulips, clutching a pen, and, of course, still wearing sunglasses. This is the official shirt for Gaiman's 1999 Guardian Angel Tour, which commences this fall. Full-color, fully-painted art on black tee ('natch!), with all the tour dates and locations listed on the back. And just like the tour, all proceeds benefit the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. 100% cotton, 100% censorship-free. (8945) L-XXL $20.00 DC HEROES BATMAN LOGO HOCKEY JERSEY All eyes will be on you when you skate onto the ice clad in this stylish new Batman hockey jersey. This black, gold and white jersey features the highly recognizable bat-symbol as well as a shoulder yoke pattern design. 100% polyester athletic mesh fabric with 100% nylon collar. (7294/BM-124) (CAUT: 4) SM/MD (49" Chest) $60.00 LG/XL (52" Chest) $60.00 SUPERMAN LOGO HOCKEY JERSEY The Superman "S" logo looks great on a T-shirt, but even better on this royal blue/red/white athletic mesh hockey jersey that comes with a durable nylon collar that will stand up to the abuse when Lex Luthor checks you behind the net. 100% polyester athletic mesh fabric with 100% nylon collar. (7294/SM-124) (CAUT: 4) SM/MD (49" Chest) $60.00 LG/XL (52" Chest) $60.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A H.R. GIGER WATCHES If you cannot be a work of art, you must wear a work of art!<$> Stay in style with these two timepieces featuring the stunning designs of H.R. Giger. Using super-high resolution printing technology, each features beautiful, carefully rendered H.R. Giger artwork on the face and the Swatch-style band. Made with Swiss parts quartz movement; Water-resistant to 3 ATM; and each individually numbered on its stainless steel back. each packaged in a foil-stamped clear display case. (90) (CAUT: 4) LANDSCAPE XIX—Watch $49.95 LI II—Watch $49.95 *********************** JAPANIMATION DRAGONBALL Z: GOKU EYES CAP Talk about your extreme close-ups, here's the intense gaze of martial arts maestro, Goku gazing out over the brim of a cool black baseball cap. Wear it turned around and you will really have eyes in the back of your head. (7296/9616799) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. Cap $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: ELITE T-SHIRT The elite fighters of the highly popular Dragonball Z<$> anime are gathered together on the back of this two-sided 100% cotton safari green colored T-shirt. The front features a small DBZ<$> logo chest print. (7296/9617901) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. MD-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: GOKU SCREAM T-SHIRT The mighty Goku has powered up and is ready to stand his ground against the threat of the Saiyans, the most feared warrior race of all time and space. Full-color image presented on the back of a navy blue 100% cotton T-shirt and a small DBZ<$> logo appearing on the front. (7296/9617301) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. MD-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: GOHAN'S DRAGON (YOUTH) T-SHIRT Make way! It's Goku's rambunctious offspring Gohan proudly riding atop his mighty dragon steed and it looks like he's in a hurry! Full-color image presented on the back of a steel blue 100% cotton youth sized tee. The front sports a small DBZ<$> logo chest print. (7296/9619611) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. L-XL (Youth) $14.95 DRAGONBALL Z: THUMB'S UP (YOUTH) T-SHIRT Goku gives his personal "thumb's up" for this 100% cotton bohemian blue youth-sized tee featuring the full-color image of our hero of the hour, Goku! The front features a small DBZ<$> logo chest print. (7296/9619911) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item is not available outside of North America. L-XL (Youth)...................$14.95 SAILOR MOON: TUXEDO MASK SPAGHETTI TANKTOP Not only is he handsome and debonair, but he's the man of Sailor Moon's dreams! The brave crime fighting Tuxedo Mask is featured on front of this white 100% cotton spaghetti-strap tanktop garment. (8343/645) M-LG $16.95 SAILOR MOON "SALUTE" WATCH Now you can keep track of time and not have to worry about missing the next exciting episode of Sailor Moon<$> with this stylish quartz analog timepiece! Features a metal case along with the image of Sailor Moon giving her patented salute on the dial face and a sports a decorative vinyl resin Swatch-style band. (SM-W07) (CAUT: 4) Watch $19.95 SAILOR MOON "CLOSE-UP" LCD JELLY BUBBLE WATCH Keep track of the hours with the most irresistible super-heroine of them all — the perky Sailor Moon! This LCD watch features a bubble "crystal" with floating objects, along with a decorative jelly style band. Plus, this attractive wristwatch features Sailor Moon herself on the watch face! (SM-W02B) (CAUT: 4) Watch $9.95 LOONEY TUNES TAZ TRIBAL TATTOO DESIGN (FLOCK) T-SHIRT That whirling gyrating tornado from the land down under gets the tribal tattoo inking treatment on the front of this heather gray T-shirt. And if this design wasn't cool enough, it's also "flock" enhanced-a raised texture that feels like felt. (559/30-571-596) L-XL $18.95 PAGAN JEWELRY AZTEC RITUAL DAGGER PENDANT Finely crafted and made in England, this pendant measures approximately 1" x 2 1/2" and hangs on a silver plated chain. The perfect decoration for your next ritual sacrifice to the sun gods. (8343/787) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $12.00 STUDDED CROSS PENDANT Imported from England, this finely crafted cross pendant measures approximately 1 1/2" x 2" and comes with a silver plated chain. (8343/785) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $12.00 POKÉMON POKÉMON: AHS'S LOGO YOUTH CAP Now you too can wear the exact same cap that Ash wears when he's hunting down all of those elusive Pokémons! This cotton twill red/white youth sized cap also features the "Pokémon/Gotta catch 'em all!" logo on the back as well as an adjustable cloth backstrap. (6461/27-1023Y) (CAUT: 4) Cap (Youth) $12.95 POKÉMON 3-D LOGO CAP The popular Pokémon: Gotta catch 'em all!<$> logo takes center stage on this navy colored light brush cotton cap. Wear it today and you'll soon be on your way to becoming a master trainer soon enough! (6461/27-1005) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 POKÉMON: ASH & PIKACHU BABY DOLL SHIRT Here's the perfect garment for all you female Pokémon trainers! This adorable 100% cotton white baby doll tee features cute little Pikachu and his "trainer" Ash on the front. (7295/POK3339) M-LG $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN (NOTE: Previously offered through Previews Update<$> #379.) O/A POKÉMON: TEAM POKÉMON YOUTH T-SHIRT Pokémon paraphernalia for the younger set! This youth-size T-shirt is perfect for young trainers who are still growing into the phenomenon that is Pokémon! This steel blue 100% cotton tee features the ever-popular Pikachu and his trainer Ash on the front along with numerous Pokéballs in the background. (7295/POK3257) L-XL (Youth) $13.95 O/A POKÉMON PP/ACTION T-SHIRT Gotta catch 'em all!<$> Ash and Pikachu are teaming up once again on the back of this two-sided steel blue T-shirt. The front sports a small Pokémon<$> logo over the left pocket area. 100% cotton, 100% cool. (7295/POK3212) M-XL $17.95 ********************** POKÉMON LARGE NYLON BACKPACK This large black nylon backpack will come in handy and enable to you carry all of your various keepsakes as you track down the ever-elusive Pikachu. Features screenprinted images of the Pokémon<$> logo as well as Pikachu, Squirtle, Charmander, and Ivysaur. The zipper pull is even shaped like a Pokéball! (4617/74016) (CAUT: 4) Backpack $18.95 POKÉMON GIRL'S ROUND MINI BACKPACK Here's something special for all you female Pokémon<$> trainers! This mini round nylon backpack features the full-color screenprinted image of Ash, Misty and Pikachu as well as numerous zipper pockets for your prized possessions. Navy colored with yellow highlights. (CAUT: 4) Backpack $11.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: DS9 COMMEMORATIVE ANTIQUE POLISH PIN SET Celebrate seven brilliant seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine<$> with this classy set of familiar images from the popular show which have been brought together in a set of five antique polished pins. Comes in a handsome clear case. (515) (CAUT: 4) Pin set (x5) $36.00 STAR TREK: DS9/VOYAGER COMMUNICATOR PIN Show off your Star Trek<$> centered sentiments with this full sized communicator badge replica which is currently being worn by the crew of both Deep Space Nine<$> and Voyager.<$> Presented in a polished finish. (515/1027) (CAUT: 4) Pin $10.00 Star Trek<$> truly goes where its has never gone before: to the United States Stamp Program. That's right, the U.S. Postal Service has listened to the millions of loyal Trekkers that voted for Star Trek<$> to be one of the official stamp icons for the 1960's. Now, the incredible full-color stamp image featuring the famous original series I>Enterprise<$> will be featured on a series of exclusive pieces of licensed merchandise! STAR TREK "STAMP" PHOTO PIN This new, 33 cent stamp pin highlights the original Enterprise<$> orbiting proudly to capture it's 33 years of service for the Federation! (870/STMP-PIN1) (CAUT: 4) Pin $3.00 STAR TREK "STAMP" T-SHIRT Wear this black, cotton tee proudly as the exclusive design of the 33 cent stamp of the original U.S.S Enterprise<$> blasts across the front! (870/STMP-T1) L-XL $17.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE I — ANAKIN'S PODRACER TIE DYE T-SHIRT Listen up race fans, here comes young Anakin in his custom built podracer! This vibrant Liquid Blue tie dye shirt features the front images of Anakin, his podracer and the blueprint designs for the racer. Get yours today and be the best dressed among your fellow podracing aficionados. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $27.00 STAR WARS: EPISODE I — DARTH MAUL STRIPE RINGER T-SHIRT Liquid Blue presents their new line of high quality ringer Star Wars: The Phantom Menace<$> tees. The front of this 100% cotton black with gray ringer tee features the menacing images of Darth Maul while the back presents a collage of images featuring the Sith Lord including ones showcasing his hard fought battle with the young Obi-Wan Kenobi. (7138/51936) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $27.00 STAR WARS: EPISODE I — JEDI VS SITH FACE-OFF T-SHIRT Get ready for the ultimate grudge match as the brave Jedi Knights must confront the villainous Darth Maul. With lightsabers drawn, Obi-Wan Kenobi (commenting "I have a bad feeling about this") and Qui-Gon Jinn (replying "The situation here is not what it seems") stand poised and ready for the impending duel against Sith Lord who's spotlighted on the back along with the phrases "Move against the Jedi first!" and "At last we will have revenge!" The side of the tee features a "VS" icon print and the quote "I sense a disturbance in the Force." Black, 100% cotton. (559/29-331-213) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I — JEDI VS SITH SOUND F/X T-SHIRT Not only can you relive the exciting duel fought between the two Jedi Knights and Darth Maul, but you can also hear it with this sound FX enhanced black 100% cotton T-shirt. Features a full-color image of the great battle on the front and includes a built-in sound module allowing you to touch part of the image and activating an unique sound effect. Plays the following sounds: Jedi lightsaber igniting; clashing lightsabers; and Sith lightsaber igniting. (6252/SW901) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $21.95 TRIBAL WEAR TRIBAL BABY T-SHIRT Here's the perfect T-shirt for all of you tattoo and piercing aficionados. Artist Trevor Brown presents one of his most popular creations — the "Tribal Baby" which is presented in full-color on the front of a black 100% cotton tee. (8343/2333) L-XL $16.95 UNIVERSAL CLASSIC MONSTERS OFFERED AGAIN O/A UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: FRANKENSTEIN T-SHIRT It won't take a laboratory to bring you back to life when you show your appreciation of Universal's historic monster, Frankenstein. This cotton, black T-shirt, with the Universal Monsters logo on the sleeve, is a hit with the horror fans world- wide! (870/FRNK-T1) L-XL $17.00 O/A UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: THE MUMMY T-SHIRT Wrap yourself in this black, high quality cotton tee shirt featuring the vision of terror himself "The Mummy" maxed-out across the front! The Universal Studios "Monsters" logo is captured on the sleeve to enhance this tee even more! (870/MMY-T1) L-XL $17.00 ********************* XENA XENA "ADVENTURES IN THE SIN TRADE" T-SHIRT Celebrate this fourth season episode in style with this black 100% cotton tee featuring a breathtaking full-color image. The perfect garment for all you Xenites to wear proudly when you risk all by adventuring into the Amazon Land of the Dead! (870/XE-T16) L-XL $17.00 XENA "CALLISTO'S REVENGE" T-SHIRT Watch out, the sword is mighty and the emotion of revenge is strong! Callisto, the Warrior Queen from the hit fantasy Xena: Warrior Princess,<$> is mad as hell and wants her victims now! Incredible fire tones adorn this realistic imagery across the front of this black cotton tee. (870/XE-T14) L-XL $17.00 XENA MIXED WEAPONRY EARRINGS Accent your battlegear with this pair of lovely Xena<$> sterling silver and 24 karat gold plated earrings. Each of these dangerous danglers features a mini chakram, sword, and staffs. Measures 1 1/2" (h) x 3/4" (w). (4626/X07) (CAUT: 4) Earrings $26.00 XENA LARGE CHAKRAM PENDANT This beautiful pendant, measuring 1 3/8" in diameter, is a replica of Xena's handy chakram. Plated with Sterling Silver and 24 Karat Gold and set with Natural Stones. Comes on a black leather cord. (4626/X05) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $22.00 XENA LARGE SWORD PENDANT This handsome hand crafted piece of jewelry is forged of the highest quality sterling silver alloy and plated with 24 karat gold and set with a natural gem. Measures 3" tall and comes on a black leather cord. Sure to be the envy of all your fellow Xenite friends. (4626/X04) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $12.00 MERCHANDISE SECTIONS TOYS SECTION ANIME DEVILMAN ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Choose from Gelmer with nine points of articulation and removable transparent tail with visible body parts inside, or Winged Devilman, with 13 points of articulation. Both super-detailed figures were designed by Yasushi Nirasawa and come packaged in blister packs with a bonus display base and a glow-in-the-dark body part (collect all eight to assemble a new Devilman figure!). (6288) (CAUT: 4) GELMER (DM008)—Figure $29.98 WINGED DEVILMAN (DM007)—Figure $24.98 BARBIE BARBIE AFRICAN GODDESS BOB MACKIE DOLL Bob Mackie has performed his magic again in creating a stunning colorful beaded outfit rivaling the Serengeti sunset. This cinammon-tone Barbie wears a dramatic fitted gown decorated with ebroidery in blazing shades of orange, maroon, lack, white, and antique gold. The colorful dress is complemented by a golden headpiece topped with orange feathers, beaded forearm cuffs, and golden necpiece with encircled with intricate beadwork. Comes with doll stand, booklet, a copy of Bob Mackie's sketch, and Certificate of Authenticity. (744/22044) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $200.00 BARBIE: ANGEL OF PEACE DOLLS With her delicate gauze and lace dress, golden wings, and tranquil expression, you'll thingk this Angel of Peace drifted straight from the heavens. Her long flowing gown is an ethereal symphony of blue moire taffeta and ivory chiffon. A high-waited shireed bodice features golden criss-cross cording with miniature golden tassels and lace edging at the neckline and skirt panels. And sailing majestically over her beautiful glowing hair is a golden circular wire "halo." Also available in an ethnic version. (744) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. REG. (24240)—Doll SRP: $44.50 ETHNIC (24241)—Doll SRP: $44.50 BARBIE LOVES FRANK SINATRA GIFT SET This forties bobbysoxer Barbie is ready to meet her idol "Frankie" — Old Blue Eyes Sinatra — in this period outfit of plad pleates skirt, blue and butter yeallow box-cut jacket, white blouse, head band, and brown loafers. As for Frank, he's the perfect forties crooner in his black and beige black jacket, blue V-neck sweater, grey slacks, cuff links, and signature floppy bow tie. Set comes with miniature 78 RPM single, doll microphone, doll stands, and Certificate of Authenticity. (744/22953) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Set (x2) SRP: $69.99 BARBIE TOGETHER FOREVER ARTHUR & GUINIVERE GIFT SET Inspired by the romance and passion of Camelot come this unique set of Barbie and Ken dressed as the immortal royal pair King Arthur and Queen Guinivere. Barbie as Guinivere is spellbinding in her full-length slate blue midieval style gown featuring long, flowing sleeves with crimson and metallic accents. She wears a delicate burgundy and gold-colored head piece with golden netting andfaux pearls. As her shining knight in armor, King Arthur, Ken is dressed in a suit of golden "chain mail" armor covered with a handsome burgundy tunic with an embroidered golden lion. Our king also wears a detailed long sword on his authentically styled belt amd golden crown. (744/23880) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $87.50 BARBIE WORKING WOMAN DOLL Barbie is ready to dazzle the business world in this modern tweed suit with slim A-line skirt, red shell blouse, modern red and white geometric beaded jewelry, and brown closed-toe slingback platforms. Comes with the other essentials for the modern working woman including cellular phone combination handbag/briefcase, laptop computer, and her files. Comes in window box with free Working Woman CD-Rom that allows you to create your own business cards, stationery, calendars, and more. (744/20548) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $31.99 COLLECTOR DAYS OF OUR LIVES DR. MARLENA EVANS DOLL A meticulous recreation of one of the most beloved characters from the soap Days of Our Lives: Dr. Marlena Evans played by Derdre Hall (also of Electra Woman fame) in her butter yellow satin wedding dress worn for her marriage to John Black. Her stunning wedding gown features an expertly fitted bodice with faux pearl buttons on the front and a three tiered satin train. Marlena also wears matiching faux peral necklace and bracelet and carries a simple yellow and white bouquet. (744/24193) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $35.00 POCOHANTAS WINTER MOON COLLECTOR DOLL Winter Moon Pocohantas is a lovely New World snow goddess in her white Native American style fringed dress with white faux fur trim and ribbon pattern on the bodice and pale blue ribbon headband with white feather. Comes with her faithful racoon companion Meeko, also dressed in a white fringed cape with beaded blue enclosure. (744/23964) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $35.00 HOLIDAY HERO WOODY DOLL Don't believe in Santa, pardner? Better not let Woody from Toy Story hear you say that, 'cause he's all decked out for the holidays in a spiffy red cowboy Santa outfit, complete with spurs on his black boots, and white cowboy hat with green ribbon band. Pull the chain on the back of this 17" doll and you'll hear one of five holiday phrases! (744/22837) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $31.99 HOLIDAY PRINCESS JASMINE DOLL The lovely Princess Jasmine from Alladin glows in her elegant velvety forest green dress with golden bodice and harem pants. Complimenting the dress are Jasimine's ruby red "jewels" adorning her hair and bodice, golden necklace, and golden genie shoes. Comes in a Window box. (744/22092) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $39.99 MARY POPPINS JOLLY HOLIDAY DOLL Created to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the classic Disney musical Mary Poppins. This doll is an exact replica of the beloved magic nanny dressed in her party outfit of white high necked gauze dress with red bodice and red-ribbon bow accents on the skirt, white straw hat, white boots, and pink and white striped parasol with lace edging.` (744/23590) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $35.00 COLLECTING Action Man ******************* Britain's super hot Action Man figures are invading the shores of America. Get yours today! *********************** ACTION MAN PHOTO MISSION FIGURE Action Man is ready to record and fight any injustice with his bullet proof vest, jumpsuit and boots, and newsman's video camera – which is actually a real working 12-exposure camera! (133/76505) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $49.00 ACTION MAN SUPER NINJA FIGURE The super ninja figure comes with double bladed battlestaff (with spring-loaded releases). and wears white martial arts pants with Asian lettering, white sweatband, and black sleeveless top with Action Man logo and dragon. (133/76502) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $25.00 ACTION MAN DR. X 1999 FIGURE The wicked Dr. X features electronic laughing (activated by pressing the button on his chest), double-headed axe, and glowing "cyber" arm. Comes in "Try-Me" blister packaging. (133/76504) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $36.99 ********************** CAPTAIN ACTION RELAUNCHES! The super-cool, classic ation figure series returns with an all-new attitude, and a new retro look! Now packaged in long boxes (similar to the figures releases during the ‘60s), the recently resurrected Captain Action and Dr. Evil are back with a new look, and a new line of accessories and licensed characters! CAPTAIN ACTION RETRO FIGURES A Previews Exclusive! The original superhero action figure of the late ’60s is back again to take on a new world! Choose from the heroic Captain Action (with choice of vintage decal or modern decal) or the evil extraterrestrial villain Dr. Evil (not to be confused with bald guy with the hairless cat). Both feature enhanced facial paints and come with bagged accessories and are packaged in retro long boxes with vintage style graphics. (6243) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $16.95Ea. CAPTAIN ACTION UNIFORM SETS A Previews Exclusive! Captain Action was a versatile action figure with several costume sets based on perennial comic-book properties. Now available is the classic purple Phantom costume for Captain Action and the sinister Kabai Singh outfit for Dr. Evil. Both come packaged in retro-style window boxes with a host of action-packed accessories! (6243) (CAUT: 4) PHANTOM—Set SRP: $8.99 KABAI SINGH—Set SRP: $8.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES BATMAN ANIMATED MISSION MASTERS WAVE II FIGURES Take your Batman adventures to more exotic locales with the latest release of figures from Hasbro. This series is scheduled to include Anti-Blaze Batman, Rumble Ready Riddler, Cave Climber Batman, Glider Strike Batman, Slalom Racer Batman, Insect Body Mr. Freeze, plus a mix of previously released figures. (309/64115) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures SRP: $7.75Ea. DC SIGNATURE 7 INCH FIGURES Great looking (look at that muscle definition!), articulated figures of some of your favorite DC heroes and villains. Scheduled to include Year One Batman (with yellow logo), Knightfall Batman, Superman (classic red and blue outfit), Superman Blue (with electrical powers), Joker, and Shazam. Each figure comes with a bonus figure stand. (6245/10912) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures SRP: $9.95Ea. DC SILVER AGE SIGNATURE SERIES 9 INCH FIGURES Inspired by the classic Mego series, these 9" figures bringthe Silver Age versions of some of DC’s most popular heroes to life! This series may include: Aquaman (in orange and green costume), Green Lantern (Hal Jordan in traditional uniform), and Green Arrow (red and green outfit, no beard). Highly articulated up to wrist and finger movements! (6245/10917) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figures SRP: $20.00Ea. [LOGO: DIAMOND SELECT TOYS] ETERNAL TOYS 12" CHASTITY ACTION FIGURE A Diamond Select offering! Rocker, Actress, Vampire, Assassin, Action Figure! Chaos! Comics’ Chastity comes to life with this highly-detailed action figure, complete with cloth outfit, and major articulation – 14 points! Each Chastity action figure comes packaged in a collector-friendly re-sealable box with removable plastic tray packaging, along with weapons… lots of weapons! Chastity’s swords, throwing knives, daggers — your basic “martial arts weapons of death” assortment! Chastity’s armed and ready to rock! With the Chastity 12” action figure, your other action figures will never quite seem the same! Window box packaging. (6275) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $29.95Ea. [LOGO: DIAMOND SELECT TOYS] GEN13 12-INCH SERIES II ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select offering! Now Fairchild and Lynch don’t have to feel like they’re the only two of their kind, as Diamond Select unveils the next two figures in the Gen13 12” action figure line! Featuring removable cloth outfits and major, MAJOR articulation — 14 points! — this second series features the Rainmaker — decked out in a one-piece jumpsuit (with one bare leg), with removable boots, kneepads, and wristbands; and Burnout — dressed in a one-piece jumpsuit. (Accessories for both figures to be determined.) Plus, as an added bonus, each figure comes in collector-friendly re-sealable plastic tray packaging in a colorful window box. (6275) (CAUT: 4) BURNOUT—Figure SRP: $???? RAINMAKER—Figure SRP: $??.95 ********************************** MOORE ACTION COLLECTIBLE DARKYCHYLDE FIGURES Imagine your worst nightmares coming true. That's what happens to 18-year old Ariel Chylde when she confronts the physical incarnations of her nightmares every day! But in answer to your most glorious daydreams, Clayburn Moore has brought the cursed Ariel to life as this 10 1/2" figure, lovingly detailed and complete with human arm, demon arm, wings, and skimpy cut- off jeans. Figure comes with a custom sculpted base with tree trunk, grass, and carnage. But the Shiflett Brothers have scuplted Ariel's alsmost indestructible adversary, Pennance, armed with a battle axe and war club,and standing at 8 1/4" x 6". Also, be on the lookout for a variant Ariel figure! Be careful what you wish for… (4151) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $10.95Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A PAINKILLER JANE ACTION FIGURE Straight out of the pages of Event Comics comes the action-craving action figure of the year—Painkiller Jane! She’s approximately 6” of articulated action, and comes with guns’ a blazin’! This is the second toy from the Event Universe to be released, hot on the heels of the sold out Ash action figure! Don’t miss out on the chance to own a toy of the toughest babe this side of La Femme Nikita! We don’t recommend putting the toy through the same paces Jane does to herself, but she is plenty tough and built to last! Also available is a signed & numbered figure, autographed by Painkiller Jane co-creators Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Be sure to look for special variant figures available only in case lots. (691) REG.—Figure MSRP: $13.95 S&N—Figure MSRP: $29.95 O/A PAINKILLER JANE MAIL-ORDER EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE This former mail order exclusive edition of the Painkiller Jane action figure features paint variations, blood on her various bandages, and gold highlights on her sunglasses, pistols, belt buckles and various small points of detail. (691) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $17.95 O/A PAINKILLER JANE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Also available is an exclusive Previews Variant Edition, limited to initials orders only! (691) Figure MSRP: $17.00 O/A PAINKILLER JANE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Here's Event Comic's Painkiller Jane… as a ghostly glow-in-the-dark figure! (691) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $17.95 ************************ DIE CAST JOHNNY LIGHTNING STREET FREAKS DIE-CASTS Super-hot muscle cars with big, high-performance engines raising up from their compartment. Radical, dude! Series is scheduled to include: 1970 AAR Cuda, 1971 GTO Judge, 1969 Mach 1 Mustang, 1977 Cobra II Mustang, 1968 Chevelle, and 1965 Chevy II Nova. Blister card packaging. (6243/443-01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING AMERICA'S FINEST COPS SERIES II DIE-CASTS To protect and serve… The second series reproducing some of the coolest police cars from across the U.S. in eight different body styles. Limited to one production run. This series is scheduled to include: Mesquite, TX 1997 Tahoe, Honolulu HI 1997 Crown Victoria, North Carolina State Police 1995 Caprice, and Suffolk County NY 1997 Camaro. Blister card packaging. (6243/271-02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $4.25Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING MUSTANG ILLUSTRATED SERIES II DIE-CASTS A unique limited-edition series replicating the Mustangs (including paint job) featured on the covers of popular magazines. Cover featured on packaging. This all-Mustang series is scheduled to include 1964 Mustang Convertible, 1969 Mustang mach I, 1976 Mustang Cobra II, 1971 Mustang Mach I, 1994 Mustang Coupe, and 1967 Mustang GTA. Blister card packaging. (6243/291-02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING SHOW STOPPERS 3 DIE-CASTS Four new Dodge A-100s which pop more than just a few wheelies! Painted in the authentic colors of the originals. This series is scheduled to include Bill Maverick's 1988 Little Red Wagon, G.E. Schumpert's Thunder Wagon, Richie Travers Dodge Material, and Frank Monaghan's Dodge. (6243/464-00) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING TOP FUEL LEGENDS SERIES III DIE-CASTS The latest line of Top Fuel Rail Dragsters usug front and rear engine body styles. The series is scheduled to include Diamond Jim Anniversary Swamp Rat 24, Atterbury Brothers/Jungle Jim. Steve Carbone, Bebe & Mulligan, and Kuhl & Olson. Blister card packaging. (6243/472-03) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $3.50Ea. STAR CARS BUSES DIE-CASTS Limited edition 1:100 scale vehicles that feature a wide variety of entertainment licenses, from classic to contemporary. Each one includes a collector’s box that carries the name and image of the licensed property. A companion series to the hit TV/Movie die-cast series! Blister card packaging. (744/37960) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Bus SRP: $9.50Ea. WINNER’S CIRCLE NFL DIE-CAST VEHICLES Football fun rolls your way! Some of your favorite NFL players and team insignias are emblazoned on each of these 1:64 scale vehicles. (309/55705) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Vehicle SRP: $4.75Ea. DRAGONBALL DRAGONBALL Z 1999 FIGURES This assortment of Dragonball Z figures includes the previous Japanese Bandi in U.S. packaging, as well as the all-new Freza, Super Saiyan Goku, Vegeta, Piccolo, Goku, Super Saiyan Vegeta, and Trunks. (8827/40555) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $6.50Ea. DRAGONBALL Z 1999 FIGURES WAVE II This assortment of Dragonball Z figures includes the previous Japanese Bandi in U.S. packaging, as well as Super Saiyan Goku, Piccolo, Goku, and all-new Super Saiyan Gohan, Gohan, Super Saiyan 3rdly, and Super Saiyan Vegetto. (8827/40556) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $6.50Ea. ELITE BRIGADE ELITE BRIGADE GERMAN SS ARMY OFFICER FIGURE German SS Officer (an Elite Brigade body with a “Jake” head) wears a jacket with collar bades, Ironcross, SS and Der Fuhrer armbands, cavalry trousers, peak cap with badge, jackboots, Sam Browne belt with silver-plated pewter belt buckle, dress dagger and sheath made in pewter, and luger with leather holster. (7093/GIEDF-61) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $64.00Ea. ELITE BRIGADE USMC WWII IWO JIMA SNIPER FIGURE USMC WWII Sniper Rick proudly wears his WWII duck hunter camouflage uniform with USMC insignia, helmet with camo cover, and a web belt containing ammo pouches, canteen and cover, and Ka-Bar knife. Brown boots/leggings cover his lower legs and feet. Rick also holds a M1903 Springfield rifle with scope. (7093/GIEDF-70) (CAUT: 4) Figure $64.00Ea. G.I. JOE G.I. JOE 1999 ARMED FORCES WAVE II FIGURES G.I. Joe is proud to be an American hero. The military outfits he sports in this fantastic assortment proves how deeply he cares about his country. Whether he’s in Boot Camp, under the hot desert sun, aboard a ship or aircraft, or serving in the Army National Guard, you can always count on these G.I. Joe figures to save the day. G.I. Joe Ethnic figures are also available. Blister card packaging. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. REGULAR (81160)—Figure SRP: $17.00Ea. ETHNIC (81180)—Figure SRP: $17.00Ea. G.I. JOE 1999 MISSION GEAR DELUXE BOXED SETS With these deluxe boxed sets, your G.I. Joe figure is ready to carry out his military missions. Choose from the Guilley Suit Sniper set, Military Canine Unit, Vietnam Base Camp set, Underwater Demolition, and more! Window box packaging. (6245/57056) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Boxed Set $17.00Ea. G.I. JOE 35TH ANNIVERSARY THEN & NOW FIGURE TWO-PACKS To celebrate the 35th anniversary of G.I. Joe, these fantastic two-packs showcase each G.I. Joe figure in both his old-style and modern military outfits. Window box packaging. (309/81545) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Two-Pack SRP: $27.99Ea. G.I. JOE WAVE II ACTION FIGURES Check out this exciting second wave of G.I. Joe action figures featuring Fireman, Salute to the Millennium, and Delta Force action! Window box packaging. (309/81485) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $27.99Ea. G.I. JOE BASIC FIGURES Both G.I. Joe Basic and Coast Guard Ethnic figures come with accessories and fuzzy heads. Window box packaging. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. BASIC (81465)—Figure SRP: $23.50Ea. COAST GUARD ETHNIC (81475)—Figure SRP: $23.50Ea. G.I. JOE GREATEST HEROES TED WILLIAMS FIGURE Ted Williams, one of the greatest sports heroes who went to war, is now available as a lifelike figure, captured in his fighter pilot outfit along with baseball gear. Window box packaging. (309/81525.01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $35.95Ea. GERMAN STAFF CAR 12-INCH FIGURE SCALE A replica of the original 60s G.I. Joe version, this German staff car comes with steering wheel, windshield, spare tire, and sticker sheet. (4436) (CAUT: 4) Vehicle $150.00 ULTIMATE SOLDIER UNIFORM SETS Here’s everything you need to outfit your Ultimate Soldiers or other 12-inch action figure as an honorable trooper. Choose from: 82nd Airborne Trooper, M-249 Gunner, U.S. Army Military Police, or the U.S. Army Platoon Leader uniform sets. (4141) (CAUT: 4) 82nd AIRBORNE TROOPER (33060MODERN)—Set SRP: $15.75 M-249 GUNNER (33100MODERN)—Set SRP: $15.75 U.S. ARMY MILITARY POLICE (33070MODERN)—Set SRP: $15.75 U.S. ARMY PLATOON LEADER (33080MODERN)—Set SRP: $15.75 ULTIMATE SOLDIER VIETNAM WEAPON SETS Your Vietnam-era Ultimate Soldier action figures are prepared for battle with these Listening Post and Special Ops weapon sets. (4141) (CAUT: 4) LISTENING POST (31200USVIET)—Set SRP: $8.99 SPECIAL OPS (32000USVIET)—Set SRP: $8.99 ULTIMATE SOLDIER VIETNAM WEAPONS BAG This bag holding all of your Ultimate Soldier’s Vietnam-era weapons sure comes in handy, especially as he treks through the unpredictable marshy terrain. (4141/32200USVIET) (CAUT: 4) Bag SRP: $6.00 MARVEL COMICS (DESIGN: PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LOGO) FAMOUS COVERS SPIDER GIRL 8-INCH FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Comic stores only! This is the first in a new series of Marvel toys designed for comics fans… the first piece of “Marvel History!” Eight inches of super-spider grace! Who could this famous heroine be? Spider Girl, of course! The gifted Spider Girl is now an eight-inch, fully-articulated figure, complete with cloth costume, removeable mask, and sculpted head. A necessary addition to your Famous Covers figure collection – limited to a one-time-only production run!. (49) (CAUT: 4) Figure $14.99 (DESIGN: PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LOGO) MARVEL HISTORY GREATEST MOMENTS TWO-PACKS A Previews Exclusive! Comic stores only! The first ever 5” tall figures designed from top to bottom with the pure comic collector in mind! These two-packs commemorate two of the greatest moments in “Marvel History.” Each two-pack comes with exclusive trading cards and accessories. Choose from: Bullseye vs. Elektra (one of the most tragic moments from Frank Miller’s run on Daredevil!) and Dark Phoenix Saga (Jean Grey and Cyclops from the epic Claremont/Byrne run on Uncanny X-Men). (49) (CAUT: 4) Two-pack SRP: $14.95Ea. MOVIES (DESIGN: PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LOGO) AUSTIN POWERS FEMBOT 9-INCH FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Available through Previews for three months before anyone else – the only place to finish your collection! Statuesque. Stunning. Deadly. Only Austin Powers, International Man of Mystery, was able to thwart the alluring and dangerous Fembots, so as a mere collector, you have no choice but to add this big-haired and busty automaton to your collection! Features life-like hair, swingin’ threads, and a special display base which emits real movie dialog or sound effects. Window box packaging. (8632) (CAUT: 4) Figure ????? BRUCE LEE FIGURES Imported from Japan! The legend of martial arts master Bruce Lee lives on through these meticulously detailed 7” figures. Choose Bruce Lee figures with Nunchaku, Fighting Staffs, or Sticks. All figures feature high-action articulation and real cloth garments. (4368) (CAUT: 4) NUNCHAKU (MEDBL01)—Figure $14.99 STAFFS (MEDBL02???)—Figure $14.99 STICKS (MEDBL02???)—Figure $14.99 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS MONSTERS 12-INCH SERIES II FIGURES A Previews Shared Exclusive! Originally sold over the Internet through the Hasbro Collector’s website, these cool 12” figures feature real cloth costumes and a superb articulation. This series may include: Lon Chaney Jr. as The Son of Dracula, The Invisible Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon – all guaranteed to send shivers down your spine! Window box packaging. (6245/10921) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $??.??Ea. MOVIES & TV FORBIDDEN PLANET TOY FIGURES PACK Just like the classic plastic playset figures of the ’50s and ’60s, this spectacular pack of four silver-colored 2 ½” tall figures brings some of the characters from 1957’s SF classic, Forbidden Planet to your collection! The set includes a very cool Robby the Robot figure, complete with turning head, waist, and a pistol accessory he can hold in his hand! The set also includes Professor Morbius, his daughter Altaira, and Captain J.J. Adams. (491) (CAUT: 4) Pack (x4) SRP: $19.99 TOY STORY II JESSIE BASIC FASHION DOLL There’s a new gal in Toyland, and her name is Jessie. She’s a spunky cowgirl making her debut in Toy Story II, coming to theaters this winter. She comes dressed in her western-style outfit, complete with hat, shirt with fringes, boots, and chaps. Window box packaging. (744/23784) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Doll SRP: $14.99 TOY STORY II LIGHT & SOUND FIGURES This assortment may include the following: Buzz Lightyear Battle Damage, Buzz Lightyear to the Rescue, Rope Reelin’ Woody, Rex, Ultra Buzz Lightyear, Evil Emperor Zurg, Bullseye, and Prospector. (744/23433) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $9.50Ea. TOY STORY II DELUXE FIGURES Two entertaining characters from Toy Story II — Smart Flying Buzz Lightyear and Strummin’ ‘N Singin’ Woody — have been immortalized as deluxe figures to add to your Toy Story merchandise collection. (744) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SMART FLYING BUZZ LIGHTYEAR (23725)—Figure SRP: $31.99 STRUMMIN’ ‘N SINGIN’ WOODY (23726)—Figure SRP: $31.99 TOY STORY II WOODY & BO PEEP GIFT SET Fashion dolls of Toy Story II’s Woody and Bo Peep are available together in this enchanting gift set. (744/23785) (CAUT 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Gift Set SRP: $33.50 MUSIC THE BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE FIGURES McFarlane Toys presents this psychedelic reincarnation of the Beatles as they appeared in their classic animated film, Yellow Submarine. Each figure of John, Paul, George, and Ringo, comes with a companion figure such as the Nowhere Man or and his royal Blueness himself, Chief Blue Meanie. Each commemorative figure is a remarkable reproduction from the digitally re- mastered classic. Please see page 124 of this month’s Image Comics listings for more information! HEADLINERS MUSIC FIGURES SERIES II Classic rocker Jim Morrison (who’s probably spinning wherever he is), heavy metal shockster Ozzy Osborn, and nightmare rocker Alice Cooper are all included in this “rockiest” assortment of musician figures yet! (6351) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $10.00Ea. MISFITS 12-INCH FIGURES It’s time to rock with the Misfits! These highly detailed and articulated figures (from the makers of the Ultimate Soldier line) of Doyle and Jerry look as menacing as they do in real life! Each features real cloth outfits, and miniature guitars. (4141) (CAUT: 4) DOYLE (CP33614)—Figure SRP: $31.99 JERRY (CP33613)—Figure SRP: $31.99 MOVIES MOVIE MANIACS SERIES II FIGURES Six legends of horror are brought to life as detailed figures. They’re so real, you’ll vow to never let them out of your sight. This terrifying series includes Scream’s Ghostface, Halloween’s Michael Myers, PumpkinHead, Chucky from Child’s Play, Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates from Psycho, and The Crow. Please see page 122 of this month’s Image Comics listings for more information! And don’t forget the special two-pack of Chucky and his bride Tiffany from Child’s Play! NASCAR NASCAR WINNER'S CIRCLE 1999 PIT ROW DIORAMAS WAVE II Hey, let's face it—the best part of the race is the Pit, where the cars are gassed up and repaired in the blink of an eye, making the guys at Jiffy Lube look like turtles! Now you can check out the excitement of the Pit with these cool 1:64 scale dioramas! Each diorama features crew members working on their team’s car, from gas to tires. Bring Pit Row home! This assortment may include: Dale Earnhardt 25th Anniversary Brickyard, Jeff Gordon Superman Racer, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s AC/Delco #3 car. (309/55530) (CAUT: 3& 4) Diorama SRP: $11.75Ea. NASCAR WINNER'S CIRCLE 1999 TECH/PRO DIE-CAST CARS WAVE II Authentic high-level deco on today’s top NASCAR cars. Driver figures are seated behind the wheel for that realistic driving look. Hoods open to show engine detail, and each 1:64 scale car features a display base. Look for such top drivers as Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jarrett and others. (309/55600) (CAUT: 3& 4) Die-Cast SRP: $7.75Ea. NASCAR WINNER’S CIRCLE 1999 DIE CAST WAVE III These all-new vehicles for 1999 feature updated paint schemes of the top drivers in racing! Includes promotional cars of top drivers which may feature paint schemes of such Hasbro brand names as GI Joe, Nerf, Tonka, and Monopoly. This series may include the following drivers/cars: Jeff Gordon/Superman, Dale Earnhardt/Wrangler, Dale Earnhardt ’89 Goodwrench, and more! (309/55500) (CAUT: 3& 4) Die-Cast SRP: $4.75Ea. NASCAR WINNER’S CIRCLE JEFF GORDON SUPERMAN CAR Love him or hate him, Jeff Gordon is probably the closest thing to a “Man of Steel” NASCAR has these days. Now, Jeff Gordon has joined forces with DC Comics to create the official Superman race car, emblazoned with the Man of Steel and various logos and team markings as seen during the Winston All-Star race. This 1:64 scale die-cast will surely appeal to NASCAR fans as well as comics fans and superhero toy collectors. Don’t miss out on this one kids! Blister card packaging. (309/55500) (CAUT: 3& 4) Die-Cast SRP: $4.99Ea. PRO RACING NASCAR COLLECTOR 1999 DIE-CAST CARS The ultimate 1:64-scale collectible stock cars! These cars have incredible detailing and authentic appearances, which are frequently updated in order to reflect changes at the track! This means that you get the real-deal, a cool car that matches what you see on TV! Each collector quality die-cast vehicle comes with an exclusive Upper Deck NASCAR trading card. (744/22551)(CAUT: 1) Die-cast SRP: $3.50Ea. WINNER'S CIRCLE 1999 1:43 SCALE NASCAR DIE-CASTS A cool line of 1:43 scale NASCAR racers, from a host of top drivers, including Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Dale Jarrett, Rusty Wallace, Kenny Irwin, and others. Sponsors include AC/Delco, DC Comics, Kentucky Derby, and others. Blister card packaging. (309/55580) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Die-cast SRP: $7.75Ea. WINNER'S CIRCLE NASCAR DALE EARNHARDT 25TH ANNIVERSARY GREAT WINS DIE-CASTS Dale Earnhardt is one of NASCAR’s best, and this series celebrates his 25th anniversary behind the wheel and his greatest victories! Each 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. (309/55685) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Die-cast SRP: $9.50Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS 1999 DIE-CAST NASCAR CARS WAVE IX 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. (476/91153-9) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Die-Cast SRP: $2.75Ea. SPORTS NBA JAMS ACTION FIGURE FOUR-PACKS Jams are a new line of figures capturing all the excitment of the NBA. With small bodies and oversized heads showign all the detail of the top NBA stars. These figures measure 3 1/2 inches high and come packed 4 on a blister card. (744/23427) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Four-Pack SRP: $15.99 NBA SUPERSTARS WAVE II FIGURES This new wave of NBA figures includes some figures from the first wave and alll new figures to help complete your collection of NBA superstars. Each figure is 6" high and comes with a trading card. Each figure shows the stars in their uniforms from the just completed NBA season. Blister card packaging. (744/21902) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $7.95 SLU 1999 12-INCH FOOTBALL FIGURES 12” tall figures of your favorite gridiron greats, fully articulated and decked out in real cloth uniforms. This series may include: Barry Sanders/49ers, Barry Sanders/Tigers, and more! Window box packaging. (6245/28137) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $29.99 SLU 1999 NCAA FOOTBALL FIGURE COLLECTION Some of the NFL’s greatest players, depicted in their college team uniforms. This series may include: Sanders/Florida State, Brown/Notre Dame, Davis/Syracuse, and more! Blister card packaging. (6245/71615) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $7.75 SLU 1999 NHL FREEZE FRAME ONE-ON-ONE FIGURES Some of the NHL’s greatest rivalries, captured as exciting two-packs. This series may include: Kolzig vs. Yashin, Hull vs. Gretzky, and more! Blister card packaging. (6245/71640) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $29.99 SLU 1999 NHL HOCKEY 12-INCH FIGURES 12” tall figures of your favorite ice warriors, fully articulated and decked out in real cloth uniforms. This series may include: Wayne Gretzky, Marc Messier, and more! Window box packaging. (6245/28144) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $29.99 SLU 1999 NHL HOCKEY FIGURES More tiny titans of the rink, captured in their authentic uniforms and in action poses. This series may include: Gretzky, Lindros, Yzerman, Jagr, and more! Blister card packaging. (6245/71610) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $7.75 STAR WARS STAR WARS 1983 TRILOGO ANAKIN SKYWALKER FIGURE This very rare “Tri-logo” Anakin Skywalker figure was released in 1983 throughout the European market only. Anakin was not released in the U.S.A. market in Return of the Jedi packaging - but now it is through this extraordinary Previews offer! Please note: While the figures are all mint, the condition of the cards and/or blisters may vary greatly – there is no guarantee your figure will be strict MOC. (8933) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $195.00 STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE 12-INCH FIGURES WAVE II This fun-filled second wave of 12” figures from Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace includes Obi-Wan, Watto, and Battle Droid. Window box packaging. (6245/26231) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure MSRP: $31.00Ea. STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE 3.75” FIGURE ACCESSORY PACK WAVE II This treasure of accessories is just what the Jedi Masters ordered so that your favorite Episode I figures have what they need to fight the dreaded Trade Federation. Blister card packaging. (6245/26207) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Accessory packs MSRP: $6.25Ea. STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE ELECTRONIC ACCESSORIES The Battle Droids are coming! Not to worry, these Flash Cannon and Gungan Energy Ball electronic accessories will stop them dead in their tracks. Blister card packaging. (6245/26216) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Accessories MSRP: $9.40Ea. STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE EPIC FORCE FIGURES With these fantastic figures of Force-believers Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Darth Maul, you can re-enact those spectacular light saber battles any time! Blister card packaging. (309/84030) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $17.95Ea. STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE POWER ANNEX PLAYSET Perfect for your light-saber dueling figures Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Darth Maul, this fantastic playset brings the Power Annex, the place in Theed where Qui-Gon met his noble end, into your home. (6245/26220) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Playset MSRP: $24.50 STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE ROYAL STARSHIP VEHICLE & PLAYSET This thing is HUGE!!! Now you can relive that triumphant moment when the Jedi, the Queen, and her entourage fled from the occupied Naboo with this extraordinary playset complete with the Royal Starship vehicle. (309/84146) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Vehicle/Playset MSRP: $132.00 STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE WINNER’S CIRCLE JEFF GORDON CARS When car racing sensation Jeff Gordon drove in a Bush race, he sported around in an outfit decorated with the Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace logo. Now you can own a miniature replica of the vehicle in a 1:24 scale, 1:43 scale NASCAR, 1:64 scale NASCAR, 1:64 scale Pit Row Diorama, and a 1:64 scale Tech Pro representation. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. 1:24 (55770)—Car SRP: $26.50Ea. 1:43 NASCAR (55745)—Car SRP: $10.00Ea. 1:64 NASCAR (55735)—Car SRP: $6.99Ea. 1:64 PIT ROW (55760)—Diorama SRP: $14.99Ea. 1:64 TECH PRO (55740)—Car SRP: $9.50Ea. STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE WINNER’S CIRCLE JEFF GORDON FIGURE A realistic figure of champ Jeff Gordon decked out in his Star Wars-styled uniform like he wore during this year’s Bush Series race. (309/55500.00) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Car SRP: $4.99Ea. VIDEO GAMES FINAL FANTASY VIII GIFT SETS Six-inch action figure sets with bonus figure! Create your own good vs. evil battle with these 6-inch figures. Each of the two boxed sets available comes with three hero figures and an evil foe. Squall, Zell, and Selphie battle against Idia, while Laguna, Seifer, and Rinoa fight Adel. Each figure set includes a figure exclusive to the set and not available elsewhere. Allocations may occur. (9036) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. #1 (3730A)—Set (x4) SRP: $32.00 #2 (3730B)—Set (x4) SRP: $32.00 FINAL FANTASY VIII 6-INCH SERIES 1 & 2 FIGURES Six-inch action figures! Each 6-inch figure is exquisitely molded into an action pose and ready for battle! Squall, Seifer, Rinoa, Zell, and the rest of the crew each have their own unique weapons. Collect them all to bring the video game action to life! Allocations may occur. (9036) (CAUT: 4) SERIES 1 (3720A)—Figure SRP: $9.75Ea. SERIES 2 (3720B)—Figure SRP: $9.75Ea. WRESTLING WCW/NWO 6” GRIP ‘N FLIP WRESTLERS SERIES II TWO-PACKS Re-enact your favorite classic grudge matches between these pairs of your favorite arch rivals. Features magnetic attraction which allows the figures to perform wrestling stunts. Each twin pack comes with two fully articulated, intricately sculpted 6” figures and Magno-Grip wrestling accessories. (49/77150) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Two-pack $13.99Ea. WCW/NWO 1999 WAVE IX 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. (476/93300-9) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Die-cast SRP: $4.50Ea. WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW #1 FIGURES Now you can join some of your favorite wrestlers in hot wrestling action Monday Nights (or any day) with these detailed figures! This series may include: The Rock (with trash can and lid), Steve Austin (with baseball cap and chair), Corporate Mankind (with glove, crate, and bat), and The Undertaker (with shovel and fire extinguisher). Blister card packaging. (4301/80490) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure SRP: $5.00Ea. WWF MONDAY NIGHT RAW GRAPPLE GEAR Tear up the arena – and you’re opponent – with this new series of Grapple Gear accessory packs, featuring a host of “foreign objects” perfect for clobbering the other guy when the ref isn’t paying attention! This series may include the following sets: War Zone, Buried Alive, and No DQ! (4301/83840) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Gear SRP: $5.00Ea. MODELS SECTION COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH LADY DEATH RESIN MINI STATUE Painted and ready to display. The devastating diva of destruction is back! You asked for it, and now she’s gonna give it to you! Announcing the glorious return of Lady Death from Moore Studios...in miniature. Based on the original by Clayburn Moore, this beauty stands at 7” and shows off her incredible anatomy on a custom wooden base. (8734) (STAR08928) (CAUT: 4) Statue $69.95 ***************** MAGNETO RESIN MINI BUST Painted and ready to display. The next in the Marvel mini bust series, Magneto is 6” tall and comes fully painted in a collector’s box. Yes, the silver-haired Master of Magnetism is yours and ready to display. And of course, his magnetic powers are not included. How do you think he would feel being used as a paper clip holder?! (8284) Mini bust $30.00 FANTASY BRAVE ARROW RESIN KIT A face-painted warrior defends himself with bow and arrow against a ravenous pussycat on this 1/6 scale resin kit. Feel the rush of adrenaline flow through the mohawk hunter as he aims, breathes, and positions himself to bear the brutal assault from one of nature’s fierce feline predators. Sculpted by Joe Landati. Includes base. Painting and assembly required. (8824) Kit $30.00 STAR OF THE MONTH GABRIELLE RESIN STATUE Painted and assembled. What’s the latest discovery at famous “Xena dig?” It’s a detailed depiction of Gabrielle, the lifetime companion of Xena, Warrior Princess. The eternally optimistic Gabrielle (Renee O’Connor) has been transformed into a 6” cold-cast porcelain figure showing rich detailed stitching on her leather skirt and tunic. Sculpted by Dene Musson, this limited edition statue will be limited to 2,500. Get yours before the tomb raiders come! (8784/14004) (STAR09261) (CAUT: 4) Statue $75.00 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARES GOD OF WAR RESIN STATUE From the Hercules and Xena TV series. Fresh from the world-famous Xena archaeological expedition comes this 6” hand- painted cold-cast porcelain figure depicting the fearsome vengeful personality of the Greek war god, Ares. Painted and ready to display. Limited to 2,500. Order one or behold his wrath! (8784/15002) (CAUT: 4) Statue $75.00 O/A XENA LIMITED EDITION BRONZE-FINISHED RESIN BUST Painted and assembled. From Creative License’s archaeological “dig” comes this beautiful bronze bust of Xena, Warrior Princess! It is believed that this find is the companion piece to the Hercules Bust discovered earlier at the same site. Measuring 14” tall, production of this bronze-finished collectible was supervised by Xena star Lucy Lawless. Limited in production, the Xena bust comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. (8784/14002) (CAUT: 4) Bust $100.00 O/A XENA CHAKRAM ORNAMENT Painted and assembled. Celebrate Christmas, the Warrior way, with this beautiful 3 1/2” diameter cold-cast porcelain chakram ornament. features a different pattern on each side: rectangular and zig-zag. It comes with its own golden cord. Not to be used to shoo pets away from the tree. (8784/14003) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $25.00 **************** XENA SNOW GLOBE Sculpted by Raven Hood. Painted and ready to display. Licensed from Universal Studios, this exquisitely sculpted Moore Creations snow globe with a beautiful musical selection sits atop a base featuring columns of carnage and Xena’s own Chakram. Posed for battle, Xena is joined by Gabrielle, and both are prepared to take on any ominous threat. (8784) (CAUT: 4) Snow globe $139.95 STEVEN HICKMAN’S HP LOVECRAFT BUST Painted and ready to display. This is the companion piece to the highly received Cthulhu statue. This bust has a painted bronze finish, comes with a hardwood base, and measures 8” in height. Contained in a collector’s box for your personal safety. Step away from the monster, please. Keep your fingers away from the monster. Please. Keep away...oh!...ohhhhhh! Bust $75.00 ************************* KISS STARS OF THE MONTH KISS DESTROYER MODELS Must be assembled and painted. Fans remember them as “The Hottest Band in the Land.” They’re wild, crazy, and in 1972 they changed the face of rock and roll forever. Now they’re back, in full leather, makeup and platform boots...and the crowds are going wild! Not only is the band making a comeback, so is KISS merchandise! Polar Lights has brought the classic Destroyer album cover to life with the introduction of these KISS model kits. Each kit includes one KISS figure and a portion of the rock-like stand to mount the band member on. Choose from either Ace Frehley or Gene Simmons. Plus, when the four member models are placed together, the album cover for Destroyer is recreated! (6243) (CAUT: 4) ACE FREHLEY (STAR09193)—Model $16.99 GENE SIMMONS (STAR09194)—Model $16.99 PAUL STANLEY (STAR09195)—Model $16.99 PETER CRISS (STAR09196)—Model $16.99 ********************* MOVIES & TV STARS OF THE MONTH ADDAMS FAMILY HAUNTED HOUSE MODEL KIT In 1964, the legendary Aurora Plastics Company created the frighteningly detailed Addams Family Haunted House model kit. Now, with some minor changes, we have an almost exact duplicate of the original version! Cast in glow-in-the-dark plastic, it features detailed instructions, a window labels sheet, and control rods to manipulate the glowing ghosts lurking behind the windows and front door! (6243) (STAR07145) Kit $18.00 BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. With some minor retooling changes, this kit is an almost identical version of the famed 1965 kit from Aurora Plastics Company. This ghoulish version of the Bride is just as eerie as the original kit. Plus, this kit features scary glow-in-the-dark plastic, making your Bride all the more frightening! (STAR09183) Kit $20.00 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE CYCLOPS MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. The classic Lost in Space Cyclops diorama — created by Aurora Plastics over 30 years ago — is back for a whole new generation of modelers! The kit features figures of John and Maureen Robinson, along with Will and Penny, and at its center: the terrifying giant alien cyclops, ready to drop a boulder on them! This is an exacting replica of the original Aurora kit, right down to long box and painted box cover art. (6243) (STAR07260) Kit $16.95 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE CYCLOPS WITH CHARIOT MODEL Must be assembled and painted. Here’s the second “deluxe” version of the classic Lost in Space Cyclops diorama — created by Aurora Plastics over 30 years ago — this one featuring a larger rock outcropping and a model of the Space Chariot! It features figures of the Robinsons and Don West, along with the giant alien cyclops, ready to drop a boulder on them! An exacting replica of the original Aurora kit, right down to long box and painted box cover art. (6243) (STAR08205) Kit $23.00 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE JUPITER II MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. This is the first mass-produced injection molded kit of the spaceship from the classic TV series! Measuring 12” in diameter, the 1:48 scale Jupiter II features detailed interior, hull, and landing gear. An Aurora-style kit, perfectly scaled to the previously released Lost in Space cyclops diorama kit! (6243) (STAR07995) Kit $25.00 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE ROBOT MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. The Robinsons may have been Lost in Space, but they always had their robot to warn them of "Danger! Danger!" Relive the magic of this classic Irwin Allen TV series with this detailed Robot model, complete with model robot stunner and wheel treads. (6243) (STAR07129) Kit $17.95 CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. A reissue of the 1960s Aurora kit. Now he’s surfaced again in this wonderfully detailed model kit. When assembled, the Creature lives again to lumber menacingly from his “lagoon” base. Joining him on his seaside base are a venomous serpent and a Komodo dragon. Comes in a vintage-style box. Perfect for modeling monsters everywhere. (6243) (STAR08926) Kit $25.00 FRANKENSTEIN'S FLIVVER MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. In 1964, Aurora Plastic Company introduced the odd rod, Frankenstein's Flivver. Now you can own a replica of this favorite kit that features chilling glow-in-the-dark plastic! (6243/STAR09189) Kit $15.00 GREEN HORNET BLACK BEAUTY 1:32 SCALE KIT Must be assembled and painted. Based on the original 60s Aurora model kit. The short-lived Green Hornet TV series launched the careers of Bruce Lee (Kato)...and Green Hornet’s supercar, the Black Beauty. Relive its heyday with this detailed plastic kit. (6243/STAR09190) Kit $18.95 KING KONG’S THRONESTER MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. A reissue of the 1960s Aurora kit. With monster madness at its height in the 1960s, Aurora created a series of plastic model kits combining two youthful passions — monsters and cars — to create Monstermobiles featuring monsters driving cool hot rods. Comes in a classic-style box. (6243) (STAR08954) Kit $19.95 MUMMY'S CHARIOT MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. In 1966, following the success of several monster model kits, the Aurora Company introduced five outrageous fantasy monster vehicles. The Mummy's Chariot was one of these "odd rods." Kids loved it then, and you'll love it today, because there's just something cool about a mummy screeching around in a funny car, especially one that glows in the dark. Dig it, daddy-o. (6243) (STAR09199) Kit $12.95 MUNSTERS LIVING ROOM MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. The original Munsters model kit was first introduced in 1964 by Aurora Plastics. With only minor retooling changes, the kit has been reproduced as The Munsters Family Living Room! Included are Lily’s casket-chair, Herman’s “electric” chair, a fireplace, TV (with “rabbit” ears), spider-webs, bats, rats, and more! (6243) (STAR07624) Kit $24.95 PSYCHO HOUSE MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. Before Amityville and Elm Street, audiences shuddered at the sight of the infamous Bates residence from Hitchcock’s Psycho. The decrepit Victorian monstrosity has been recreated for audiences to enjoy again and again. With its detailed porch fixtures, faded exterior, and spooky windows (Is that Mrs. Bates inside?), this model is a joy for lovers of classic horror and fine architecture. (6243) (STAR08802) Kit $16.95 UNDERTAKER DRAGSTER MODEL Must be assembled and painted. The Undertaker Dragster, designed and created by Carl Casper, was America's 1963 National Sweepstakes Champion show dragster. Starting out as a 1923 T body, 1,000 hours and one solid year of hard work turned it into what you see before you. That same model in its original box is valued at $150 today! Now, you can build this famous model based on the real thing. (6243) (STAR09214) Kit $17.95 THE WOLFMAN MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. The fabulous Randy Bowen sculpture is now available as a plastic kit. So accurately recreates Lon Chaney Jr.’s Wolf Man that it’s been fully authorized by Universal Studios and the Chaney Estate. This 1:4 scale cold-cast sculpture shows The Wolf Man running through the wild forest. Features a custom woodland base with skull, detailed pelt, and modeled clothing. Measures 18” x 10” when completed. (6243/5018) (STAR09213) Kit $18.95 WOLFMAN’S WAGON MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. Wolfman’s Wagon! Larry Talbot tears up the roads (instead of a hapless victim) in his hot rod, featuring wild detailing and plenty of rats! The original kit, mint in box, is valued at over $600! Now you can own an almost exact copy for a fraction of that—complete with classic Aurora-style “long box”! (6243) (STAR09215) Kit $15.00 ****************** THREE STOOGES CURLY MODEL KIT Must be assembled and painted. He’s fat, cute, and simple. He’s the densest of the Three Stooges. He’s Curly. And he’s the iconic comedian who was everyone’s favorite. Now you can have this highly collectible model kit to help pay tribute to the world’s silliest and most-imitated Stooge of all! (6243) (CAUT: 4) Kit $16.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK: MIRROR, MIRROR RESIN DIORAMA Painted and assembled. This previous mail order exclusive is now available through Previews! The crew of the Enterprise has been transported to a parallel universe where they find themselves faced by doppelgangers. Kirk is no exception, but finds himself more threatened by the alternate bearded Mr. Spock who is ready to finish him off for good on this collectible resin diorama. (222/65032) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in North America. Diorama $60.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE DIE CAST NABOO STARFIGHTER MODEL The sleek yellow trident that sailed through space and helped Anakin deliver major damage to the Trade Federation is now available as a model kit! Build this starfighter from the the ground up, and then pilot this baby into the stratosphere! Painting and assembly required. (598/30130) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Kit $26.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE MINI MODEL KIT They shoot through space on a mission of commerce. And before you know it, they loom into town, and land on a pair of unfolding legs. It’s three of the Trade Federation ships on a base, and you can use them to conduct your business throughout the galaxy that’s totally open to your costly brand of business. Painting and assembly required. (598/36088) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Kit SRP: $2.99Ea. STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE FEDERATION SHIP AND BATTLE DROID MODEL They need no rest and no sustenance. They’ve gathered on the planet Naboo to maintain a blockade, and they’re prepared to get the job done on their federation fighters that’ll blast you into pieces if you don’t step into line, fella! Put together this model kit of a Battle Droid and his fighter, and keep the locals in line. Painting and assembly required. (598/30124) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Kit $17.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 THE PHANTOM MENACE TRADE FEDERATION HOVER TANK MODEL This lumbering monolith glided across green hills of Naboo to stop before Jar Jar Binks and the Gungan army, and offer its payload of punishment. A Federation Hover Tank is nothing to toy with, so as you’re building this mechanical instrument of death, keep it’s gun turret pointed away from you! Painting and assembly required. (598/30123) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in North America only. Kit $17.99 VIDEO GAMES FINAL FANTASY 8 VINYL STATUES Prepare your senses for the video assault of Final Fantasy 8, and two stunning characters which have now been immortalized as 1/6 scale 9” tall vinyl statues! Seifer Almasy and Selphie come to you imported from Japan, and are highly detailed, bubba! We’re talking sweet statues that are already painted and assembled, so all you have to do is display them near your TV screen so that when you play FF8, you totally get into the madness! (8644) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in North America. SEIFER ALMASY (77204)—Statue $40.00 SELPHIE TILMITT (77205)—Statue $40.00 FF8 RINOA HEARTILLY & SIREN RESIN STATUE They take your breath away when you enter the jetstream gameplay of Final Fantasy 8, and now Heartilly and Siren are ready to give you further dazzling daydreams of beauty as a stunning resin statue that sports the most intricate detailing, you’ll think you’re looking at the real thing! “What is reality and what isn’t?” you’ll ask. Is it live, or is it Memorex? Give yourself over to the overwhelming ethereal majesty of these FF8 beauties, and let your dream come true with this painted and assembled statue from heaven. (8644/77206) (CAUT: 4) Statue $195.00 PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION BABES OFFERED AGAIN O/A NATALIE PORTMAN POSTER A poster of the elegant Natalie Portman, starring as Queen Amidala in Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace. Makes you wonder why Anakin goes over to the Dark Side. Measures 24” x 36”. (4138) Poster, 24x36, FC $6.00 *************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY AND ANGEL COUPLE POSTER The gorgeous Buffy Sommers stands proudly in a beautiful lavender gown with her “beau,” the vampire Angel, in a classic tuxedo. If only all high school dances were like this... (932/1883) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #3 (Mar99) Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER GROUP POSTER Decked out in their favorite outfits, the dashing cast of Buffy The Vampire Slayer is ready to be displayed on your favorite wall. (932/1942) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Poster, FC $5.00 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL GUNS POSTER Covered in water, leather, and knee-high boots, she’s a girl to bring home to Mom … Not! This beautiful full-color poster filled with flawlessly detailed art (check out those guns!) is sure to make you wonder. (201/3604) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 HEAVY METAL MOTORCYCLE POSTER Spruced up in black leather and spikes, this motorcycle vamp rides into your home on this intriguing full-color poster. Art by Simon Bisley. (201/3603) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 HEAVY METAL TIGER POSTER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (201/3602) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 HEAVY METAL NUDE POSTER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (201/3601) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. Poster, 24x36, FC $5.00 H.R. GIGER H.R. GIGER POSTERS Two new posters of classic paintings from the master of Alien and the dark fantastic, H.R. Giger! Both Birth Machine and The Magus posters are printed in a large 24” x 36” size, with surrounding black borders on glossy stock. These two posters are part of the H.R. Giger Museum series and feature the museum logo below the image. (90) (CAUT: 4) BIRTH MACHINE—Poster, 24x36 $14.95 THE MAGUS—Poster, 24x36 $14.95 JACK KIRBY JACK KIRBY SPACE COLLAGE LITHOGRAPH The wonders of outer space are brought to Earth on this spectacular lithograph. Complete with fascinating art by Jack Kirby, this lithograph was originally created in 1971 and measures 18” x 24”. (6317) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 18x24 $20.00 SUPER-HEROES ALEX ROSS LASER MAT The 18” x 24” Alex Ross Laser-MAT features the two covers to Wizard #42 (1960’s Marvel Heroes and 1960’s Marvel Villains). The intriguing art work is printed on a specially treated sheet of clear Mylar. Images are double matted under laser cut mat board. The piece is ready to be framed or can be displayed as is. Hand numbered and limited to 500. (8182) (CAUT: 4) Laser-MAT, 18x24 $88.00 X-MEN X-MEN LIMITED TOON COLLECTIBLE Marvel’s team of teen super-heroes, the X-Men, ignite in full-color glory on this special toon collectible. Limited to 5,000 individually numbered prints. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Framed size: 11” x 14”. (4445) (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x14, FC $30.00 MISC. MERCHANDISE SECTION BEANIE/PLUSH GOLD’N BEARS BASKETBALL SERIES 1 SET Eight of your favorite basketball stars have been immortalized as soft, cuddly bears. This snuggable set includes Kobe Bryant, Allen Iverson, Paul Pierce, Vince Carter, Shaquille O’Neal, Scottie Pippen, Stephon Marbury, and a Surprise Bear. (7889) (CAUT: 4) Set (x8) $90.00 BEATLES BEATLES YELLOW SUBMARINE LUNCH BOX Enjoy your favorite lunch while reminiscing about the good ole Beatle days with this lively Beatles Yellow Submarine full- metal embossed lunch box. The wild colors of the fab 60s never looked better! This lunch box measures 8.75” x 6.75” x 3.75”. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box $16.00 YELLOW SUBMARINE SQUEEZIES These Yellow Submarine squeezies are just plain fun – and perfect for relieving stress! Choose from four different styles: Yellow Submarine, Blue Meanie, Flying Glove, and Sgt. Pepper. (6262/PRO407A) (CAUT: 4) Squeezie SRP: $5.99Ea. YELLOW SUBMARINE SQUEEZIE KEYCHAINS Squeeze out your frustration during stressful times on the road with these Yellow Submarine foamy figures. Choose from four different styles: Yellow Submarine, Blue Meanie, Flying Glove, and Sgt. Pepper. (6262/PRO203A) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $3.99Ea. YELLOW SUBMARINE COOKIE JAR Enjoy those yummy cookies fresh from this intriguing cookie jar with an uncanny resemblance to the yellow submarine pictured on the Beatles’ Yellow Submarine album. Hand numbered. Limited to 10,000. (6500/64342-5000) (CAUT: 4) Cookie Jar $100.00 YELLOW SUBMARINE PEPPERLAND MUSICAL GLOBE Listen to the soothing tune of “Yellow Submarine” while gazing at all the wonderous colors on this spectacular musical globe. Hand numbered. Limited to 10,000. (6500/64109-3200) (CAUT: 4) Musical Globe $64.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY SEASON 2 CAST MUG Now you, too, can star gaze at Sunnydale High’s cast as you sip your favorite beverage in this brand new, photo-realistic 11 oz. black ceramic mug reflecting official imagery of season two’s Buffy The Vampire Slayer fearsome team emblazoned across the front in vivid color! (870/BVS-MUG1) (CAUT: 4) Mug $11.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY MUG Catch the fresh face of Buffy Sommers, the high school mini skirt-clad 16 year old vampire slayer against a red-framed graphic on this brand new 11 oz. black ceramic mug. (870/BVS-MUG4) (CAUT: 4) Mug $8.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY SHOT GLASS Buffy is the chosen one with the strength and skill to fight vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness. What better person to adorn a shot glass than this striking destroyer of the undead? (870/BVS-SHOT3) (CAUT: 4) Shot glass $5.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER COUPLES PHOTO SET These Sunnydale High couples are up to something good and bad in this new photo set from the immensely popular show. Five, official 8” x 10” striking photos of Buffy & Angel, Spike & Drucella, Oz & Willow, and Xander & Cordelia are apt to catch the most discriminating fan’s attention. (870/BVS-SET6) (CAUT: 4) Set $25.00 DC COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SUPERMAN AND BATMAN COOKIE JARS Possibly the world’s finest containers for your wholesomely delicious homemade cookies! These beautifully glazed full-color ceramic containers measure a heroic 12” tall and can hold an awesome 125 oz. worth of rich super-dense dessert product. Choose from classic Superman in trademark pose or from the Golden Age Batman with vintage logo and cowl. Kitchen visitors will think twice before pilfering more than their fair share from these jars! (4458) (CAUT: 4) SUPERMAN (2601)—Jar $37.00 BATMAN (2701)—Jar $37.00 DARKMINDS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE DARKMINDS KEYCHAIN SET A Previews Exclusive! The hottest book by Pat Lee has entered the realm of circuitry-laced merchandising. Plug into a nearby electrical outlet, and prepare to receive the forthcoming data that makes you aware of this smoking keychain set that reproduces scorching art from the Image comic, Darkminds. This set contains 2 keychains: 1 of Naigawa, and 1 of Nakiko. (8533) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $8.49 LUNCH BOX THERMOS LUNCH BOXES It’s no longer cool to brown bag it. That was yesterday’s fashion, bubba. Be a living battery of pop culture with these lunch boxes that each include an insulated thermos to keep your hot soups hot, and your cold drinks cold. Choose from the Pokémon Characters soft-sided lunch box, the Pokémon hard-plastic lunch box, the Spider-Man soft-sided lunch box, or the Superman metal lunch box. (4645) (CAUT: 4) POKÉMON CHARACTERS (9406/9PK)—Lunch box $14.50 POKÉMON (6758/9)—Lunch box $12.00 SPIDER-MAN (9406/9SP)—Lunch box $14.50 SUPERMAN (6900/8SM)—Lunch box $18.00 MARVEL SPIDER-MAN 3-RING BINDER The wise-crackin’ webswinger is here to help you with your homework, organize your notes, or collate your top-secret Daily Bugle documents with a three-ring binder that features Spidey’s iconic puss. (4643) (CAUT: 4) Binder $5.89 SPIDER-MAN 50-PAGE SPIRAL THEME BOOK The same design that adorns the 3 ring binder also graces the cover of this spiral theme book, which you can use to write a letter to J. Jonah Jameson telling him to back off of our underrated and unappreciated town-hopping hero. (4643) (CAUT: 4) Theme book $1.99 SPIDER-MAN ID TAG Identify yourself as a friend of the costumed arachnid with this ID tag that proclaims you are one of the faithful, and an ally to be trusted. (4643) (CAUT: 4) ID tag $2.19 SPIDER-MAN TWO-POCKET PORTFOLIO When not sticking to corners of buildings to snack on unfortunate flies on the wall, Spidey takes up residence on the covers of this two pocket portfolio, which can help you store those all-important documents that spill secrets of the extensive Marvel universe. (4643) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio $0.90 PEZ NEW PEZ LOONEY TUNES ASSORTMENT Pez candies are still popular, and now you can have more fun enjoying these tasty treats with the new Looney Tunes dispensers featuring Tweety, Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, the Tazmanian Devil, and more! (867/242) (CAUT: 4) Pez SRP: $1.09Ea. SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION SHIPPING IN NOVEMBER 1999 NEW PEZ FAVORITES ASSORTMENT Pez’s most popular assortment featuring character favorites like Mickey Mouse, Kermit the Frog, Bugs Bunny, Snoopy, and more! Makes a great stocking stuffer. (867) (CAUT: 4) Pez SRP: $1.09Ea. *************** POKÉMON POKÉMON 12-OUNCE ACRYLIC SPORT TUMBLER When drinks are on the house, step up to the ice-cold snowball bar and extend your Pokémon Sport Tumbler for a refill of liquid nitrogen that keeps you cool, calm, and frozen. (4337/6-36301-49066-2) (CAUT: 4) Tumbler $4.00 POKÉMON 12-OUNCE SCULPTED SPORT BOTTLE On the go? Got to finish the race, and you don’t have time to pull into the nearest convenience store for a refill? Then stock up on 12 ounces of your favorite thirst quencher, and guzzle that refreshing liquid from this hot Pokémon sports bottle! (4337/6- 36301-49071-6) (CAUT: 4) Sport bottle $6.00 POKÉMON 3-PIECE DINNERWARE SET Spread out a meal fit for a king with this Pokémon three-piece dinnerware set that includes a plate, bowl, and tumbler. (4337/6- 36301-49050-1) (CAUT: 4) Set $12.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKÉMON DIE CUT CHARACTER COIN POUCHES Previously offered in Previews Update #378! What better place to keep change, than safe inside Pokémon coin pouches — shaped like the most popular of the Pokémon! Each die-cut pouch is shaped like a Pokémon on the front, and like a Pokéball on the back. Look for Pikachu, Ivysaur, Butterfree and Snorlax. (4617/74015) (CAUT: 4) Pouch $4.50Ea. O/A POKÉMON INSULATED LUNCH KIT Previously offered in Previews Update #378! This lunch kit pictures Ash with his Pokéball and Pikachu looking over his shoulder on the front and features insulation to help keep food fresh — ideal for kids’ lunches. Zipper pull is even shaped like a Pokéball! (4617/74043-8) (CAUT: 4) Kit $11.00 ******************* POKÉMON STICKER PACK Stay on top of the monster-catching madness with this Pokémon sticker pack that contains two sheets of stickers! (DPU1104) (CAUT: 4) Pack $1.99 POKÉMON PENNANT BANNER Show your allegiance to Pokémon mania with this pennant banner that lets you be the biggest advocate for monster catchers everywhere! (89-1104) (CAUT: 4) Banner $3.29 POKÉMON SQUEEZIES AND KEYCHAINS Keep your hands busy, and don’t be afraid to squeeze these squeezies and keychains that are in the forms of Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Squirtle, and Gengar! (CAUT: 4) SQUEEZIE (PRO408A) SRP: $5.99Ea. KEYCHAIN (PRO204A) SRP: $3.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKEMON DIE-CUT STICKERS Now you can display some of your favorite Pokemons anywhere with these super cool die-cut stickers. Choose from: Blastoise, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Eevee, Gengar, Ivysaur, Meowth, Pikachu, Poliwhirl, Psyduck, Snorlax, and Squirtle. (4122) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: All stickers were offered on Previews Update #381. BLASTOISE (PK-09)-Sticker $2.50 BULBASAUR (PK-01)-Sticker $2.50 CHARMANDER (PK-04)-Sticker $2.50 CHARMELEON (PK-05)-Sticker $2.50 CHARIZARD (PK-06)-Sticker $2.50 EEVEE (PK-133)-Sticker $2.50 GENGAR (PK-94)-Sticker $2.50 IVYSAUR (PK-02)-Sticker $2.50 MEOWTH (PK-52)-Sticker $2.50 PIKACHU (PK-25)-Sticker $2.50 POLIWHIRL (PK-61)-Sticker $2.50 PSYDUCK (PK-54)-Sticker $2.50 SNORLAX (PK-143)-Sticker $2.50 SQUIRTLE (PK-07)-Sticker $2.50 ******************************* POKÉMON GLOW SHAPES What fun is it to be alone in the dark? Well, if you’re hooked up with these neat Pokémon Glow Shapes, chances are you’re perfectly content to play by yourself, and bathe in the eerie glow. (4M102A) (CAUT: 4) Glow shape SRP: $5.50Ea. SAILOR MOON SAILOR MOON 15-INCH PENCILS Odds are you won’t have to worry about running out of lead with this 15 inch pencil that pictures the lovable (and huggable!) Sailor Moon. (4609) (CAUT: 4) Pencil MSRP: $1.99Ea. STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE 1 WAVE 2 POSTCARD SETS All your favorite characters and scenes from Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace are pictured on these spectacular sets of Wave 2 postcards. Choose from the 11” x 14” set containing 10 different postcards or the 4” x 6” set containing 36 different postcards. (449) (CAUT: 4) 11x14—Set (x10) $41.00 4x6—Set (x36) $36.00 STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE PEWTER KEYCHAINS The Battle Droid’s blaster, Darth Maul’s lightsaber, Queen Amidala’s gun, and Qui-Gon Jinn’s lightsaber as pewter keychains! (915) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. BATTLE DROID BLASTER (1321001)—Keychain $7.00 DARTH MAUL LIGHTSABER (1321003)—Keychain $7.00 QUEEN GUN (1321004)—Keychain $7.00 QUI-GON JINN LIGHTSABER (1321002)—Keychain $7.00 STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE DELUXE ADULT COSTUMES These deluxe adult costumes of Episode I favorites Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Queen Amidala, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Jar Jar Binks are perfect for Halloween or any other fun time. (8847) DARTH MAUL (15667)—Costume $60.00 OBI-WAN KENOBI (15670)—Costume $60.00 QUEEN AMIDALA (15665)—Costume $60.00 QUI-GON JINN (15666)—Costume $60.00 JAR JAR BINKS (15660)—Costume $40.00 STAR WARS: PHANTOM MENACE MAKEUP KITS Without a doubt, the makeup artists in Episode I did a fantastic job on Darth Maul and Queen Amidala. Now you too can apply the makeup of these two character faves with these incredible makeup kits! (8847) DARTH MAUL (19658)—Kit $12.00 QUEEN AMIDALA (19661)—Kit $6.00 WRESTLING WCW FROSTY MUGS With WCW greats Goldberg and Sting pictured on these mugs, they make sure your drinks stay icy cold without diluting the beverage. Reuseable and top-rack diswasher safe.. (4337/48100) (CAUT: 4) Mugs SRP: $7.00Ea. WCW TALKING FIGURAL CUPS Press the button on these fantastic figural cups and wrestling sensations Goldberg and Sting will actually talk to you. You can probably imagine the phrases they would say... (4337) (CAUT: 4) Cups SRP: $10.00Ea. WCW FLYING DISCS Goldberg, Sting, Hogan, and Nash zip your way on these fun-flinging flying discs featuring a photo on each disc. (4283/1440) (CAUT: 4) Discs SRP: $10.00Ea. WCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP BELT REPLICA This is an exact scale replica of the Tag Team Title. Measures four feet long, and the gold plates are cast from the originals. The strap is made of simulated leather and is fastened by snaps on each side. (6127) (CAUT: 4) Belt Replica $200.00 REY MYSTERIO MASK You’ll feel like a true wrestler when you put on this really cool Rey Mysterio mask. A great way to display your wrestling spirit! (6127) (CAUT: 4) Mask $40.00 WWF FRAMED POSTER PRINTS Choose from The Undertaker, Stone Cold, The Rock, Mankind, Stone Cold holding his championship belt, and Sable. Each poster print measures 16” x 20” and comes with glass covering. (4591) (CAUT: 4) Prints SRP: $9.99Ea. XENA GABRIELLE TALL SHOT GLASS Gabrielle stands tall and proud with staff in hand across the front of this 2 1/2 oz. shooter. So fill it up and drink one down or add to your collection and enjoy! (870/XE-SHTR4) (CAUT: 4) Shot glass $6.00 XENA TALL SHOT GLASS You will salute your victories while raising this beautiful photo imagery of the Warrior Princess Xena across the front of this brand new 2 1/2 oz. shooter. (870/XE-SHTR3) (CAUT: 4) Shot glass $6.00 XENA “SEXY & SASSY” JUMBO PHOTO SET Take a second (or third or fourth) look at these co-stars of the fantasy Xena: Warrior Princess, and you’ll tune in for more! Aphrodite and Ephiny are sultry and in rare form on these officially licensed jumbo 11” x 14” glossy photos. Collect a few! (870/XE-BGSET5) (CAUT: 4) Set $20.00 XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS WET PHOTO SET This set of official 8” x 10” glossy photos captures the water scenes of Xena: The Warrior Princess – be it canoeing, fishing, or wading in the river – the girls from this fantasy are not shy to get wet and wild! (870/XE-SET22) (CAUT: 4) Set $25.00 ZIPPO COOP WHEEL GIRL ZIPPO LIGHTER The devil girl pictured on this lighter is one hot ticket. She’ll have no problems lighting up your favorite tobacco products. (8869/SMK75) (CAUT: 4) Lighter $26.00 EVAN DORKIN DEVIL PUPPET ZIPPO LIGHTER Evan Dorkin’s devil puppet has been immortalized on this Zippo lighter in all its red fury. (8869/SMK67) (CAUT: 4) Lighter $26.00 CELTIC DRAGON ZIPPO LIGHTER The dynamic artwork of this CELTIC dragon on this quality Zippo lighter makes an unbeatable combination. (7294/ZMP- 260008-250) (CAUT: 4) Lighter $22.95 PLAYBOY ZIPPO LIGHTER To celebrate Playboy’s heritage, tradition, style, and sexiness, Zippo introduces the Playboy collection of windproof lighters. With classic styling, exceptional quality, and exclusive designs, each high polish chrome or subtle black matte lighter is an ideal complement to the Playboy lifetime. (7294/250PB 107) (CAUT: 4) Lighter $24.95 YINYANG SKULLS ZIPPO LIGHTER This Zippo lighter features a remarkable design of the amusing YinYang Skulls. Perfect for true fans! (7294/ZMP-256119-218) (CAUT: 4) Lighter $22.95 MISCELLANEOUS BOBBIE WEINER PAINTING KITS Bobbie Weiner is a professional Hollywood make-up artist who works in the television and film industry, specializing in make-up effects. She’s the make-up artist magician who transformed hundreds of extras in the 1997 movie Titanic into blue- lipped, icycle-covered corpses. Now you can enjoy the fun of plastering your face with these Bobbie Weiner painting kits. Choose from the Haunted Hollywood kit (w/ black, grey, white, green, and red stick colors) featuring easy instructions on how to paint monster faces like Frankenstein and vampires or the All Occasion kit (w/ red, blue, black, yellow, and green stick colors). (CAUT: 4) HAUNTED HOLLYWOOD—Kit SRP: $6.95 ALL OCCASION—Kit SRP: $6.95 CHARMED 3 WITCHES MUG What? Beautiful witches? Oh yes — the fetching trio of Charmed, Doherty, Combs, and Milano will send you into a suprnatural state with their powerful looks when sipping away your favorite beverage in this new 11 oz. white ceramic mug. Full-color photo decal with logo enhances the soft purple background tones and makes for a fantastic mug every Charmed fan will want! (870/CH-MUG2) (CAUT: 4) Mug $10.00 CHARMED FLAMES SHOT GLASS Receive the blessing of the powerful Charmed logo in this new black 1 1/2 oz. shot glass is flaming with style across the front in glistening silver accents. (870/CH-SHOT1) (CAUT: 4) Shot glass $6.00 FURBY TALKING FIGURE MUG Enjoy great conversation while drinking your favorite beverage with this mug featuring the talkative Furby figure. (4337/42050) (CAUT: 4) Mug $10.00 SUPPLIES SECTION OFFERED AGAIN Star Wars The fever is upon us. Over a decade ago the first Star Wars trilogy concluded, and cemented it’s place in film history as an unprecedented sci-fi achievement that generated countless collectible memorabilia. Now that Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace has been released the collecting frenzy is back. So stock up on these supplies to ensure that each of your treasures maintain a pristine salable condition! O/A STAR WARS SOFT-SHELL DISPLAY CASE Perfect for Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace carded figures! Your carded Kenner Star Wars figures are safe in this soft shell case, so don’t worry about those occasional bumps and bruises caused by clods who can’t get it together. You’ve got your own protective force field with this baby. (6467/PSWS005) Case SRP: $2.95Ea. O/A STAR WARS ACRYLIC DISPLAY CASE Perfect for Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace carded figures! These hard acrylic cases feature black bottom doors and will protect any carded Kenner Star Wars figures made from 1977 to the present. Very professional! A time capsule that ensures your figures will remain untouched for years to come. (6467/PSWH005) Case SRP: $10.95Ea. O/A ACTION FIGURE CLASSIC STANDS These display boxes are ideal for your loose classic 1970s Star Wars action figures. If the newer Star Wars figures are a bear to pose and display, then the “classic” figures of the 1970s and ’80s are a Rancor to display! But now, the folks who make the action figure stands for new figures have produced a version better suited to the more “subdued” leg positioning of the original Star Wars figures. As with all Action Stands, each is made of polished black, scratch-resistant plastic, with a peg that fits into the bottom of any figure. Four stands per pack. (6464) Pack (x4) SRP: $2.25 O/A ACTION FIGURE STANDS Handy display boxes that are just what the doctor ordered for your loose modern 1990s Star Wars action figures. When you place the all-new Yoda figure in the all-new Luke Skywalker’s back-pack, one of two things happens: A) Luke receives new insights into the Force; or B) they both fall over. The answer, as we all know, is “B,” but we think we’ve solved that problem with Action Stand, the new wide-base action figure stand! Made of polished black plastic, each Action Stand features a peg that fits into the bottom of any Star Wars figure, and makes that figure stand tall! Five stands per pack. (6464) Pack (x5) SRP: $2.95 O/A ULTRA PRO HOLOGRAM PAGES Here are six-pocket pages that are perfect for your Topps Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace Widevision cards! Don't be fooled by imitations! These high-quality top-loading hologram pages are just what you need to keep those cards in pristine condition! (206D/SUPPLY239) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Page PI Magic: The Gathering O/A ULTRA PRO MAGIC: THE GATHERING DECK PROTECTOR If you're serious about preserving the quality and improving the integrity of your Magic: The Gathering cards collection, then you'll want to order these deck protectors that are made of archival-quality heavy gauge polypropylene whichs prevent scratching, fading, and smudges. Designed to fit Ultra Pro's Deck Bynd'rs, 9 Pocket Pages, and all conventional boxes (81115H/SUPPLY200) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Deck Protector PI O/A ULTRA PRO DECK PROTECTORS 100 COUNT BOX For Collectible Card Game cards! These clear Deck Protectors are made especially for gaming cards that you can't bear to see dirty! Made of archival-quality heavy-gauge polypropylene with super strong welds, these deck protectors fit Ultra Pro 9 Pocket Pages and Ultra Pro Deck Bynd'rs. (81100DP/SUPPLY211) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Box PI O/A ULTRA PRO DECK PROTECTORS Protect your valuable game cards and conceal the back while you play! This revolutionary concept prevents wear and tear on collectible card game cards, while simultaneously allowing you to use all of your rare cards in the game. Made of archival- quality heavy-gauge polypropylene with super strong welds, these protectors also fit into Ultra Pro 9 Pocket Pages and Ultra Pro Deck Bynd'rs. Available as Red Shield or Black Deck Shield Protectors (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. BLACK SHIELD (81168/SUPPPLY276)—Deck protector PI RED SHIELD (81218H/SUPPPLY278)—Deck protector PI O/A ULTRA PRO GAMING CARD CARRY CASE This nylon zipper carry case with flow-molded cavity will store your gaming cards in Ultra Pro 100 count storage boxes, as well as a cavity for markers and dice! A lid cover contains pockets for card storage, rule books, and magazines. Stores up to five decks of gaming cards! (81127/SUPPLY268) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Case PI **********************