PREVIEWS VOL. IX #10 (OCTOBER 1999) THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #12 (PREVIEWS VOL. IX #12) 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 December catalog for February/March/April shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME IX #12 It’s the final issue of Previews for the 20th Century! 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! The folks at Wizard Entertainment work hard every month to bring you the latest and greatest information on comics, toys, games, and other aspects of the hobbies we all love! • Comics: The heart and soul of the industry, these publishers capture the innovative spirit of our hobby. Previews' commitment to the diversity of the marketplace is unflagging, as we present a stellar collection of the very best in up-and-coming and small press talent! Simply put: great comics with great characters. • Eye-popping Covers: Artwork by the best in the business, with the coolest characters and the hottest new series! • The Splash Page: Previews' own news forum, with tips on upcoming events, special features, capsule interviews, fan art and more! • Coming Next Month: Wanna see three months into the future? Then flip to the last page of every Previews to catch a glimpse at what the next issue will offer! Catalog, 8.5x11, 400+pg, PC $2.95 PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM BOOKLET VOLUME IX #12 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 November 1999 for items on sale in January, 2000. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME IX #12 Discerning adult readers looking for more information and artwork on those other comics and cardscan 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 PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS MAVERICK LINE HIEROGLYPH #2 by Ricardo Delgado Francisco Chavez, alone on an alien planet, is haunted by the memories of his dead wife and confronted by monsters beyond imagining. But he is also touched by the fragile beauty of this new world and caught up in the apparent sorcery that holds sway over the many bizarre species that he has encountered. On sale December 8 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 THE HORROR OF COLLIER COUNTY #3 by Rich Tommaso What do young socialites do in a retirement village? They steer clear of the retirees, that’s what! In this third chapter from Clover Honey creator, Rich Tommaso, gothic acquaintances Fran and Mel delve deeper into the strangeness of the middle class, finding that poodles are vicious animals and that suburbia is perhaps a breeding ground for the subhuman! On sale December 22 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 24pg (3 of 5) $2.95 SIN CITY: HELL AND BACK #6 by Frank Miller The quest for the beautiful Esther continues, and war hero/artist Wallace descends deeper into this love story of dark deceit and destiny. Tempted by the curvaceous Delia while being thwarted and drugged by the mob, Wallace finds himself in a web of mystery and intrigue. Frank Miller serves up the sixth installment of Hell and Back, and it only gets stranger! Cover colors by Lynn Varley. On sale December 8 NOTE TO RETAILERS: WARNING! FOR DISCRIMINATING READERS ONLY. b&w&blue, 32pg (6 of 9) $2.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #34 by Stan Sakai Usagi is returning to the temple of his friend, Priest Sanshobo, when he witnesses a duel. Upon entering a seemingly friendly town, he finds himself stalked in a deadly cat-and- mouse game with a serial killer who preys on masterless samurai. Can you deduce the identity of the killer and the reason for his murderous obsession before he strikes again? Join award-winning creator Stan Sakai for part one of “The Mystery of the Demon Mask.” On sale December 15 b&w, 24pg $2.95 THE WORLD BELOW II #1 by Paul Chadwick; inked by Ron Randall Welcome again to the world bizarre: the underground realm of World Below. In this second series, Paul Chadwick continues the quest in the subterranean world where six adventurers are in search of magic technology for the electronics magnate Charles Hoy. What strangeness lurks beneath Washington State? Evil trees, women in white tank tops, helpful chest parasites, and guns: What else does anyone need?! On sale December 29 b&w&gray, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 ********************************* ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: XENOGENESIS #1 (OF 4) by Andi Watson, Mel Rubi, and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Hugues Labiano Andi Watson and Mel Rubi kick it up a notch—and AvP will never be the same!!! A girl named Charley is doing time on a prison colony. Her boyfriend Elliot has a step-mom in The Company who’s willing to get Charley out of stir . . . for a price. All Charley and Elliott have to do is pull a heist at a rival company’s research complex. Simple, until a certain dreadlocked hunter from space frees the research. And you get just one guess as to what that “research” is. On sale December 22 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 ANGEL #2 by Christopher Golden, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens; cover by Christian Zanier Angel is in deep trouble as he tries to solve a case involving a demonic fertility clinic. Just why are mothers being murdered and husbands turned into zombie-like guards? Before he can find out, Angel will have to find a way out of the hole he’s in. And the only way out is into the harsh light of the sun. Cordy and Doyle had better hurry or this could be Angel’s last case. Straight from the Buffy spin-off series, Angel keeps the excitement turned up to top volume! On sale December 8 FC, 32pg (Art cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #16 by Christopher Golden, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens; cover by Jeff Matsuda All Buffy Summers wants is to hang out with her friends and relax. Is that too much to ask? It is when you’re the Slayer and there’s a demonic force ripping through town leaving a pile of bodies behind it. And even if she doesn’t particularly like the guys getting offed, Buffy’s gotta put a stop to it! On sale December 29 FC, 32pg (Art cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 BATMAN/TARZAN: CLAWS OF THE CAT-WOMAN #4 by Ron Marz and Igor Kordey; cover by Dave Dorman Tarzan and Batman: side by side against the villainous Dent . . . assuming our heroes can escape their underwater death match. And what of The Cat-Woman, the princess of the opulent lost city who must now rule in the place of her fallen father? Will Batman’s love for her finally deny Gotham City of its greatest champion? Will Tarzan return to the arms of his beloved Jane, or stay to protect the city? Co-published with DC Comics. On sale December 22 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF THE NILE #1 by Jim Silke; cover by Dave Stevens Bettie’s back! And she’s right where she belongs: in all kinds of trouble! This time, it’s a low-budget time machine that mistakenly transports her to ancient Egypt where she battles the High Priest of Amon Ra, assorted thugs, and a lovesick mummy twice her size. She wiggles and squirms, and even bumps and grinds, to avoid their evil clutches, but she can’t avoid the inevitable: everyone falls in love with her, she loses her clothes (frequently), and gets she thrown into a “bottomless pit” to be buried alive. Jim Silke continues the story he began in Bettie Page: Spicy Adventures, with Dave Stevens as cover artist. On sale December 1 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #40: HEART OF DARKNESS #6 by Hiroaki Samura; lettering and retouch by Tomoko Saito It’s a trap! While Manji is busy finishing off an Anotsu impersonator back in town, the real Itto-ryu leader’s henchmen have lured Rin and Shira into an ambush. As the Itto-ryu assassins see it, everything’s gone according to plan. But what they haven’t counted on is the deadly Shira. The only thing more dangerous than a cornered attack dog is a cornered mad dog. On sale December 22 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 32pg (6 of 8) $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #18 ‘Tis the season to read Dark Horse Extra! Deck the halls with the first installment of an all-new Xena strip! Take a break from those hectic malls and catch the concluding strip for Spyboy, and part five of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy strip! You may not know now who are the Nevermen, but our poster will give you a sneak peek! Get the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse December title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. So make your list and check it twice, because your holiday season won’t be complete unless you add Dark Horse Extra #18 to it! On sale Dec 1 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" PI DARK HORSE PRESENTS #149 By Isaac Buckminster Owens, John Arcudi, Ryan Sook, Philip Amara, and Guy Davis; cover by Owens On the mechanized battlefield of the not-too-distant future, a lone pilot seeks revenge on the enemy who shot her down. “Wunderkind” is the first published story by exciting new talent Isaac Buckminster Owens. Also in this issue: part two of the adventures of the enigmatic Nevermen and the conclusion to the mystic tale of Ragnoc! On sale December 15 b&w, 32pg $2.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS’ TARZAN: THE RIVERS OF BLOOD #2 by Neven Anticevic and Igor Kordey; cover by Igor Kordey Something is wrong across Tarzan’s Africa: his quiet steps across the savanna now cause chaotic stampedes. Branches once flexible and pliant now break and throw the jungle lord to the hard earth. The very vines of the deep forest seem to reach out and entangle his feet. For the first time in his life, Tarzan, lord of the jungle, knows uncertainty! Continuing the jungle epic by Batman/Tarzan artist Igor Kordey. On sale December 8 FC, 32pg (2 of 8) $2.95 GHOST #15: RED SHADOWS #4 by Chris Warne and Ryan Benjamin; cover by Benjamin Ghost crosses swords—literally—with Silhouette, the demon inhabiting the body of her sister. Silhouette is out for Ghost’s blood, but if Elisa returns the favor and wins, she dooms her sister’s displaced spirit to an eternity in limbo! It’s a lose/lose situation for Ghost in the conclusion to “Red Shadows”! On sale December 29 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 GHOST: NO WORLD SO DARK TP by Chris Warner, Christian Zanier, and Steve Moncuse; cover by Ryan Benjamin For many years, Elisa Cameron journeyed through the darkness of her own lost memories, searching for the perpetrators of her death and the source of her unearthly powers. Each answered question seemed only to unearth more mysteries. But at long last, the veil of deceptions, betrayals, and lies is drawn aside to reveal the stunning reality of Elisa’s existence. On sale January 26 SC, 7x10, 136pg, FC $14.95 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED #2 by Kenichi Sonoda; lettering by Susie Lee & PC Orz Rally is used to thinking of herself as a good guy. After all, as a bounty hunter, she brings in people who’ve jumped bail to escape the law. But try explaining that to Tom, Flora, and Agnes, three friends of Mr. Smart’s daughter Jeena who are sure Rally is after an innocent man. It looks like the story of Mr. Smart’s divorce and jumping bail is not as clear as it all seemed—and that Jeena’s mother may have set up her magician husband for a fall. On sale December 15 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. b&w, 32pg (2 of 10) $2.95 HEART OF EMPIRE: THE LEGACY OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT #9 by Bryan Talbot Teetering on the brink of the psychic equivalent of the Big Bang, the bloody slaughter of the pro-democracy demonstrators in Britannia Square continues unabated. Rose Wylde prepares to sacrifice herself as the Princess Victoria finally faces the true Heart of Empire—the all-powerful center of evil. In this final chapter we witness the last of England and beyond. The senses-staggering conclusion to the critically acclaimed retro- SF adventure series. On sale December 15 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. FC, 32pg (9 of 9) $2.95 BLAIR WHICH? by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragonés In 1994 a lone nature enthusiast set out for what he though would be a peaceful day in the woods. What he witnessed there would have a chilling and spellbinding impact on America, the nature of which no one could have possibly predicted. Now, award-winning investigative reporters Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier retrace his steps through those foreboding Maryland woods and exclusively uncover the true story of the three young people lost that fateful weekend… “College Kids. Hmph. In my day, they’d teach you how to read a compass before letting you go out into the woods…” On sale December 15 b&w, 24pg (3 of 7) $2.50 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY #15: THE AWAKENING #3 by Masakazu Katsura; lettering and retouch by Susie Lee and PC Tomoko Since Spark Girl has no idea that Aimi is Shadow Lady and was setting a trap for the kidnapper, she tries to save her. But the demon Kein defeats Spark Girl, and she is changed into stone. After Spark Girl gets zapped, Shadow Lady loses her temper and attacks with all of her power for the first time in her life . . . but will it be enough? On sale December 8 b&w, 24pg (3 of 7) $2.50 OH MY GODDESS!: THE FOURTH GODDESS #8 by Kosuke Fujishima; lettering by Susie Lee and PC Orz Peorth cannot leave Keiichi and Belldandy alone! She hounds the poor lovers for what she sees as the goddess’ failure to satisfy Keiichi’s suppressed hunger for sex. Peorth is so obsessed with the “S” word; she’s obviously forgotten about the “L” word. On sale December 1 b&w, 40pg (8 of 8) $3.50 OUT FOR BLOOD #4 by Michael Part, Steven Grant and Gary Erskine; cover by Kelley Jones The last word in horror this millennium! On the run from both Wings and Claws, Sanger, and Theresa desperately plot their last stand as Los Angeles edges toward bloody destruction. But even if they survive the combined fury of the gangs, can they survive the thing that Sanger has become? On sale December 29 b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 R.I.P.D. #3 by Peter M. Lenkov, Lucas Marangon, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Lucas Marangon Nick Cruz, the newest member of the Rest In Peace Department, thought being dead was the worst thing that could happen to a guy. But he’s learning different. His widow is being wooed by his old partner, and he can’t even drown his sorrows in booze. To top it off, a rebellious demon has gone on a killing spree using the archangel Michael’s sword. But, in the plus column, he has uncovered who murdered him, and he’ll follow this perp all the way to Hell! On sale December 1 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS TALES #2 Featuring Dan Jolley, Ron Marz, Dave Cooper, Sean Phillips, and Claudio Castellini; cover by Claudio Castellini A nervous deep spacer reveals his blaster-slinging agenda in “Incident at Horn Station” by Dan Jolley and Sean Phillips! Dave Cooper tells the tale of the Max Rebo band and their stolen instruments in “Stop that Jawa!” And Ron Marz and Claudio Castellini return to finish the tale of Darth Vader vs. the Dark Woman in “Extinction”! This is Star Wars as you’ve never seen it before! On sale December 29 FC, 64pg $4.95 STAR WARS: VADER’S QUEST TP by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie After Darth Vader’s narrow escape from the destruction of the Death Star, the Dark Lord is consumed with a desire to find the Force-strong young pilot who fired the fatal shot. For Luke Skywalker represents the heart and soul of the Alliance, and perhaps, for Vader, he represents much, much more. The book’s first printing features a foil-stamped logo and special bonus fold-out poster by Gibbons and Angus McKie. On sale January 19 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $11.95 SPYBOY #3 by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee; cover by Pop Mhan SpyBoy and former school bully Butch are trapped in a cage high above a vat of sizzling fry grease in The Gourmet’s secret lair! Things couldn’t look bleaker for our new young hero, which means his spy career could be over before it starts. Over, that is, unless his cute, new ally Bombshell can save his bacon! But even this super-spy babe may be outmatched against The Gourmet. Who can save them? Wouldja believe another super- spy who “retired” long ago? Wouldja believe . . . SpyBoy’s dad?!?! On sale December 15 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS #13 by Timothy Truman, Tom Lyle, and Robert Jones; cover by Mark Schultz When conflict threatens to erupt somewhere in the galaxy, Jedi Knights are dispatched to mediate, uphold righteousness, and defend the weak. But if the potential conflict threatens to explode into full-scale galactic war, the Jedi Masters themselves must be on hand. Unfortunately, a web of deceit on a grand scale awaits Ki-Adi-Mundi, his new apprentice A’Sharad Hett, and the rest of the Jedi Council on the high-speed Podracing tracks of Malastare! On sale December 22 FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE LTD. ED. HC by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson Each foil-stamped hardcover volume includes an illustrated dust jacket, custom endpapers featuring photos from this year’s Star Wars Celebration, and a special tip-in plate signed and numbered by cover artist Greg Manchess. All this, plus the dazzling work of writer Henry Gilroy, penciller Rodolfo Damaggio and Al Williamson, who bring to life the original screenplay of George Lucas. On sale December 1. LTD/HC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $79.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE—MANGA #1 story by George Lucas; adaptation and art by Kia Asamiya You waited in line for months to see the movie . . . You read the comics . . . You ate the fruit snacks and played with the action figures! Now make sure you don’t miss the most exciting retelling of the movie of the century as Dark Horse presents Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace—Manga! Legendary Manga artist Kia Asamiya (Silent Mobius and Steam Detectives) masterfully illustrates George Lucas’ tale of adventure and intrigue in a book that no Star Wars fan will want to miss! On sale December SC, 5x7, 88pg, b&w (1 of 2) $9.95 STAR WARS: UNION #2 by Michael A. Stackpole, Robert Teranishi, and Christopher Chuckry, cover by Duncan Fegredo As the wedding approaches, Luke Skywalker has a troubling vision: somewhere in their future, a dark hand is grasping at him and his new wife, Mara Jade. But nothing can shake the young Jedi Knight’s resolve, not a solemn ceremony of Jedi accepting the Union, nor even a night of carousing and revelry deep within the city canyons of Coruscant. On sale December 8 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 THE TERMINATOR: THE DARK YEARS #4 by Alan Grant, Mel Rubi, and Andrew Pepoy; cover by Jae Lee John Connor and his resistance forces discover what’s really been going on inside Skynet’s secret laboratory—and the answers are terrifying! Now Connor must face his toughest decision yet. As humanity’s savior, is he willing to sacrifice people he’s sworn to protect to ensure the survival of the human race? And can Jon Norden, the man who blames Connor for the death of his father, put aside his hate and join the fight to save mankind?! On sale December 1 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 SUPERMAN VS. THE TERMINATOR: DEATH TO THE FUTURE #1 by Alan Grant and Steve Pugh; covers by Steve Pugh EARTH’S GREATEST HERO FACES ARMAGEDDON! Superman: he can bend steel, crush boulders, and dodge bullets… but can he save the future?! The sentient computer known as Skynet has been sending Terminators into our present to find and destroy a boy named John Connor. Not just any boy, he will grow to lead a resistance force against a massive robot army that has brought mankind to the brink of extinction. Now the Terminators are hunting for young Connor in Metropolis. But, Skynet didn’t plan on the Man of Steel coming to the rescue… or did it? Co-published with DC Comics. On sale December 29 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 COMICS’ CLASSICS KRAZY KAT STATUE In 1944, King Features and Farina Cereal teamed up to produce an amazing set of advertising premiums featuring famous comic strip characters. They have come to be known as "syroco" (after their manufacturer) figurines, and are now highly prized by collectors. Produced under license from King Features, Dark Horse's new editions will feature characters never produced originally, such as George Herriman's Krazy Kat, recently named by The Comics Journal as the #1 comic strip of the century. The statuette, created in 3-D by the talents at Yoe! Studio, measures 4 1/2", and is sculpted in the original style. Extremely limited to only 550 numbered pieces, the statuette comes carefully packaged in a special litho-printed full-color tin box. Also included is a certificate of authenticity, a Krazy Kat booklet, and a vintage-style pinback button of the character. This premiere offering is sure to be snapped up by collectors around the world. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a piece of the comics medium's history and its future! On sale January 5 Statue $49.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #4 by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, and Walden Wong; cover by Joyce Chin & Arthur Adams In the aftermath of dying and being resurrected, Xena travels to Egypt for some much needed R&R. But a run-in with some slave traders and the rescue of one of their charges leaves little room for rest. And giving the girl her freedom is just the beginning of Xena’s troubles. What is Xena to do when someone kidnaps the girl from right under her nose? Heads are gonna roll! On sale December 29 ART COVER—FC, 32pg $2.95 PHOTO COVER—FC, 32pg $2.95 BETTIE PAGE RELISTS Some of the most exciting art of Bettie Page ever produced is now available on a series of Zippo® lighters. Each lighter comes packaged in a quality collector’s edition box that also contains a full-color trading card of the artwork. The sleeve of the box is also beautifully printed and suitable for displaying with the entire package. BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Bettie Page Zippo® #1 $37.50 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #2: HAWAII Bettie Page Zippo® Lighter #2 $37.50 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Bettie Page Zippo® Lighter #3 $37.50 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4:BACK IN BLUE Bettie Page Zippo® Lighter #4 $37.50 BETTIE PAGE SHOT GLASS SET These elegant glasses will provide the perfect complement to your Bettie Page zippo® collection. 3 glass set featuring a photo in retro color. Shot-Glass set $19.95 BETTIE PAGE THREE-SHEET POSTER What a dish! What a doll! What a delinquent! Bettie Page was the biggest thing to hit the scene in the 1950s, and now she’s the biggest thing you’ll want on your wall! The cover to Jim Silke’s pop-culture piece dè resistance, Bettie Page: Queen of Hearts, is available as one of our awe-inspiring, three-sheet posters! You’d have to be three sheets to the wind to pass up this bigger-than-life beauty! (STAR02435) FC, 70x37 PI BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP AND LTD ED by Jim Silke Bettie Page, the definitive pinup of the fifties, finally gets the kind of paper stage she deserves! With a meticulously researched text, unpublished photos by the fabled Bunny Yeager, and a stellar cast of artistic contributors, Silke chronicles the world of fifties glamour art, and Bettie’s influence on five generations of artists. The prestige, limited-edition volume is limited to 1,000 copies, and features a numbered, tipped-in plate, signed and illustrated by Jim Silke. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY. SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC/b&w (STAR01439) $19.95 HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC/b&w (STAR01811) $99.95 STOCKING STUFFERS AUSTIN POWERS PSYCHEDELIC SHOT-GLASS SET Austin Powers shot-glass set (STAR09811) $19.95 THE BIG GUY & RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT STATUE The Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot statue 12" tall fully painted, packaged in a collector’s box. Statue $125.00 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT BASEBALL CAP Rusty from Geof Darrow and Frank Miller on a six-panel football-stripe hat, brushed cotton, hi-tech back closure. Baseball Cap (STAR09185) $17.95 THE BIG GUY BASEBALL CAP Big Guy from Geof Darrow and Frank Miller on a classic six-panel hat, brushed cotton, hi-tech back closure. Baseball Cap (STAR09872) $17.95 THE BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT TP by Frank Miller and Geof Darrow SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC (STAR02353) $14.95 THE BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT JIGSAW PUZZLE by Geof Darrow 550-pieces in an illustrated box. FC, 18" x 24" (STAR08973) $14.95 KING SIZE BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT TP by Geof Darrow SC, 12x16, 72pg, b&w (STAR06105) $29.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL ZIPPO® LIGHTERS 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 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR09342) $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: CRY OF THE WORM by Hiroaki Samura _ SC, 176pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR09466) $12.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DREAMSONG by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08820) $12.95 GUNSMITH CATS SHOT-GLASS SET Gunsmith Cats shot-glass set, each w/5 color image on front and logo on back, packaged in a collector’s box $19.95 GUNSMITH CATS ZIPPO® LIGHTER by Kenichi Sonoda Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR08305) $29.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE by Kenichi Sonoda; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 176pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR09143) $13.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISFIRE by Kenichi Sonoda; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 184pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR06964) $12.95 GUNSMITH CATS: THE RETURN OF GRAY by Kenichi Sonoda; translated by Dana Lewis and Toren Smith SC, 248pg, 6" x 9", b&w (STAR07630) $17.95 GUNSMITH CATS: GOLDIE VS. MISTY by Kenichi Sonoda; lettering and retouch by Susie Lee & PC Orz SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR08984). . . $14.95 GHOST ACTION FIGURE This outstanding three-dimensional representation of the heroine of one of Dark Horse’s most popular comics comes complete with gunbelt and two pistols. Each action figure is packed in collector-friendly resealable packaging and also contains a new, original comic by Lee Swank (script), Scott Benefiel (pencils), Digital Chameleon (inks & colors), and Adam Hughes (cover). Ghost action figure is 6-1/2" tall and has seven points of articulation. Sculpted by Steve Kiwus. Ghost Action Figure (MAY982611J). . . $13.95 MARTHA WASHINGTON ACTION FIGURE Created by two of the comic medium’s most stellar talents, Dave Gibbons and Frank Miller, Martha Washington comes to “life” as a fully articulated 6 1/2" action figure. Featuring a variety of accessories, the action figure is packaged in “collector-friendly” resealable packaging and will include a special Martha Washington comic book by Miller and Gibbons that is unavailable elsewhere. Sculpted by Steve Kiwus, the figure is articulated at nine points, allowing a great deal of playability. Martha Washington Action Figure $13.95 STATUE RELISTS MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SERRA ANGEL STATUE A Serra Angel is a war-spirit bound into a physical incarnation formed entirely of white mana, Fierce, relentless, and embodying purity and righteousness, these Angels are one of the strongest and proudest allies a wizard can summon. Armed with a war-sword so heavy a mortal cannot lift it, they are fearless in battle, for they do not fear death. Magic The Gathering® Serra Angel statue (STAR08290) $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SHIVAN DRAGON STATUE In the world of Magic: the Gathering®, this dragon can be found on the continent of Shiv on Dominaria. They can breathe a great gout of fire that can shatter stone and melt metal. A few explorers report that these dragons are capable of speech but little hard evidence exists as most encounters with such dragons are fatal. Magic The Gathering® Shivan Dragon statue (STAR08986) $195.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SPIRIT LINK STATUE The Spirit Link is actually the name of a spell that allows its caster to create an empathic link with another creature. The creator of this spell is Jolrael, a wizard who has lived for centuries in seclusion. Magic The Gathering® Spirit Link statue (STAR09454) $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® HURLOON MINOTAUR STATUE The Minotaurs of the Hurloon Mountains are known for their love of battle. These anthropomorphic berserkers are a fierce opponent! They are also known for their hymns to the dead, sung for friend and foe alike in a keening baritone. These hymns can last for days, filling the mountain valleys with their low, haunting sounds. Magic: The Gathering® Hurloon Minotaur Statue (FEB992338). . . $125.00 In the history of cartooning there have been few talents as original as Basil Wolverton. This giant talent inspired a generation of weirdos and a whole school of “lowbrow” artists. Dark Horse Comics is pleased to present a series of Wolverton busts. The charmingly grotesque personalities in these lifelike renditions are collectible little friends for cartoony people everywhere. 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JUDGE DREDD TP by John Wagner and Enrique Alcatena; cover by Duncan Fegredo SC, 80pg, FC $8.95 DC COMICS SECTION DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS ACTION COMICS #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL, FRED GUARDINEER, BERNARD BAILY, AND VARIOUS; ART BY JOE SHUSTER, BAILY, WILL ELY, GUARDINEER, SVEN ELVEN, H. FLEMING, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SHUSTER In stores December 1. The first appearances of Superman, Lois Lane and Zatara the magician are just some of the stories featured in this reprint of 1938's ACTION COMICS #1, one of the most important comics of all time. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #28 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART AND COVER BY MIKE SEKOWSKY AND BERNARD SACHS In stores December 1. The Justice League of America battles Starro the Conqueror in a reprint of their historic 1960 debut. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART AND COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ AND DICK GIORDANO In stores December 22. Today's DC Universe began to take shape in this first issue of 1985's historic maxiseries. This reprint uses the restored, re-colored film prepared for the sold-out slipcased hardcover edition. 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 DETECTIVE COMICS #27 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY BOB KANE, FRED GUARDINEER, JERRY SIEGEL, AND VARIOUS; ART BY KANE, GUARDINEER, JOE SHUSTER, H. FLEMING, JIM CHAMBERS, TOM HICKEY, SVEN ELVEN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY KANE In stores December 8. The first appearance of the Batman and an early story of Siegel's and Shuster's Slam Bradley are among the highlights of this reprint of this legendary 1939 comic. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW #76 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY NEAL ADAMS In stores December 15. A reprint of the 1970 comic that united Green Lantern Hal Jordan and Green Arrow Oliver Queen in their own title for the first time, ushering in a new era of "relevance" in comics. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 22. Reprinting the classic 1952 E.C. humor comic that would later become MAD MAGAZINE, featuring the work of such luminaries as Harvey Kurtzman, Wally Wood, Will Elder, and Jack Davis. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE MAN OF STEEL #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JOHN BYRNE; ART AND COVER BY BYRNE AND DICK GIORDANO In stores December 29. The first issue of the 1986 miniseries that redefined Superman for the post-CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS DC Universe, written and pencilled by John Byrne with inks by Dick Giordano. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SANDMAN #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY SAM KIETH AND MIKE DRINGENBERG; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN VERTIGO. In stores December 8. A complete reprint of 1989's first appearance of Morpheus, the Lord of Dreams. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $2.95 SHOWCASE #4 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY ROBERT KANIGHER AND JOHN BROOME; ART AND COVER BY CARMINE INFANTINO AND JOE KUBERT In stores December 15. Reprinting the 1956 issue which introduced Flash Barry Allen, the first Silver Age super-hero. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDC.A.T.S #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JIM LEE AND BRANDON CHOI; ART AND COVER BY LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores December 29. Reprinting the newsstand edition of the 1992 title that introduced the WildC.A.Ts; the first book ever published by WildStorm Productions. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #126 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, DALE EAGLESHAM AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores December 1. Part 1 of the 3-part "Endgame" for "No Man's Land." The restoration of Gotham City begins in "Endgame," a 3-part story written by Devin Grayson (THE TITANS, Black Widow) and Greg Rucka (the Batman: No Man's Land novelization, Whiteout: Melt) with art by popular "NML" contributors Dale Eaglesham, Damion Scott and John Floyd. The hope of a New Gotham comes into view just as, throughout "No Man's Land," everything is building to a boiling point! While Batman, Nightwing, Robin, Batgirl, Azrael, and Oracle search desperately for the Joker and Harley Quinn, the Huntress prepares to stop Pettit from going out of control! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN #574 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores December 8. Part 2 of the 3-part "Endgame" for "No Man's Land." Christmas Eve in No Man's Land finds the Joker and Harley running wild with no Batman in sight! As their master plan to destroy Gotham City's future is revealed, only the Huntress stands a chance of stopping the Clown Couple of Crime. Unfortunately, she'll have to fight her way through all of the Joker's forces to get to them. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DETECTIVE COMICS #741 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, DALE EAGLESHAM, SEAN PARSONS, AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores December 15. The extra-length conclusion to the 3-part "Endgame" for "No Man's Land." "Endgame" concludes in the extra-length DETECTIVE COMICS #741 as Batman and his team launch a final, no-holds-barred assault against the Joker! One person makes the ultimate sacrifice to save Gotham's future, but will it send Batman over the edge? (This asault is also reflected in AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #61, guest-starring Batgirl!) FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #94 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY PABLO RAIMOMDI AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores December 22. Final issue. The aftermath of "No Man's Land" sets the stage for the future of Gotham City. As our heroes pay their final respects to their fallen comrade, the city's mysterious benefactor goes over the line to take total control of Gotham City. Next month's Previews will include details about the new Gotham (including a stylized, very-different look for the city); new creative teams and distinct editorial directions for each of the monthly Batman titles; and an exciting new monthly title — BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS — taking the place of SHADOW OF THE BAT. In addition, January 2000 will see changes to Batman's costume; a design overhaul for all the Batman titles; and plenty of surprises. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ****************************** Look for a DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting DETECTIVE COMICS #27 — featuring the first appearance of Batman — elsewhere in this issue of Previews! ****************************** AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #61 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores December 22. An issue pairing Azrael and Batgirl against the Joker in the streets of Gotham City as "No Man's Land" nears its startling conclusion! Reflecting the events of DETECTIVE COMICS #741, Christmas in No Man's Land finds the Joker taking instead of giving! When Batman learns that the Joker has kidnapped babies from all over Gotham in an effort to "murder hope," it falls to Azrael and Batgirl to save them. But will even their best be enough when the confrontation between good and evil reaches a shattering crescendo? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* CATWOMAN #77 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY JIM BALENT AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY BALENT In stores December 15. Deadman visits the streets of "No Man's Land" as Catwoman faces Mercy for what may be their final battle! Mercy may have stepped on the kitty's tail in CATWOMAN #74, but the Feline Fatale is going to go her one better in a battle royale! And if that weren't all, the secret of Mookie, Catty's less-than-brilliant pal is revealed, and Deadman Boston Brand makes a surprising guest- appearance. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ****************************** Look for CATWOMAN in the pages of BIRDS OF PREY #14, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews! ****************************** ROBIN #73 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY N. STEVEN HARRIS AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores December 15. Batgirl guest-stars as Tim Drake's dad tries to retrieve his son from "No Man's Land!" Robin's dad is determined to get his "poor lost son" out of No Man's Land by any means neccessary, even if it means plastering Tim's face on every billboard and TV screen in America! Will he succeed in "saving the children," or will Robin die first — from embarrassment? Can Batgirl extricate Tim from this mess? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #3 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores December 15. The 13-issue maxiseries reuniting the Eisner Award-winning SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS team of writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale continues! What do you want for Christmas? If you're living in Gotham City you'll only get one choice if the Scarecrow has his way: a nasty little toy called "The Fear Doll." New nightmares are unleashed on Batman as he faces one of his most dangerous foes all the while the mysterious serial killer who may or may not be Holiday continues unchecked! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 13) $2.95* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #21 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores December 1. In the latest issue of the Eisner Award-winning Best Title for a Younger Audience, a young girl has been kidnapped and the only "eye witness" is a blind jazz musician. Can even Batman, the world's greatest detective, use the information the old man provides to find the girl before the kidnapper takes his revenge? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: HAUNTED GOTHAM #1 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JOHN BEATTY ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 29. An all-too-human Bruce Wayne must face a Gotham full of supernatural creatures in a miniseries from the writer/penciller team behind the Batman "Vampire Trilogy." The popular BATMAN creative team that produced the popular BATMAN & DRACULA: RED RAIN and BATMAN: BLOODSTORM reunite for a haunting 4-issue Prestige Elseworlds miniseries that pits an all- too-human Dark Knight against supernatural villains who are blends of classic horror characters and Batman's familiar gallery of foes. Written by Doug Moench, with chilling, stylized art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty, HAUNTED GOTHAM finds a very mortal Bruce Wayne in a Gotham City that has become an isolated hunting ground, cut off from the rest of the world by evil, unearthly beings who prey on humanity. Trained from birth to combat the dark forces, only Wayne can hope to prevail against an army of twisted creatures that includes werewolf assassins, ghosts, demons, zombies, and a patchwork Joker (wearing the head of Bruce Wayne's father) among its members. But to gain the power he needs, must Batman sacrifice his parents' souls? FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN & DRACULA: RED RAIN SC WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND MALCOLM JONES III ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 29. Timed to coincide with the debut of BATMAN: HAUNTED GOTHAM, this gripping volume is the first installment of the "Vampire Trilogy" that continued in BATMAN: BLOODSTORM and BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST. (STAR 08813D) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $12.95 BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores December 8. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JLA: EARTH 2, this striking Prestige one- shot showcases art by EARTH 2 artist Frank Quitely (THE KINGDOM: OFFSPRING). (STAR 07852D) FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 BATMAN/SPAWN: WAR DEVIL WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH, CHUCK DIXON AND ALAN GRANT; ART BY KLAUS JANSON In stores December 22. This classic team-up unites DC's Dark Knight with Todd McFarlane's tortured supernatural avenger in a thrilling adventure. Co-published with Image Comics. (STAR 000830D) FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 ******************************* BATMAN BEYOND #4 WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY In stores December 22. The Royal Flush Gang is at it again. Or are they? After Batman tangles with several gang members who are supposedly in custody, he checks into it and discovers that they're all still behind bars! Who's behind this new gang? And why do they look exactly like the old Royal Flush Gang, even under the masks? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES TP WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL, ELLIOTT S. MAGGIN, PAUL LEVITZ, AND VARIOUS; ART BY DICK GIRODANO, NEAL ADAMS, ALEX TOTH, MARSHALL ROGERS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ADAMS AND GIORDANO In stores December 15. In BATMAN IN THE SIXTIES, readers experienced the diverse range of styles that marked the adventures of the Dark Knight as the camp of the popular TV show gave way to a grittier, "real-world" feel. Now, the follow-up trade paperback — aptly titled BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES — collects a range of incredible tales (many never before reprinted) from the decade that redefined the Batman. With stories written by Dennis O'Neil, Elliott S. Maggin, and Paul Levitz, featuring art by Dick Giordano, Neal Adams, Alex Toth, Walter Simonson, Mike Grell, Joe Staton, Bob Layton, Marshall Rogers, and Irv Novick, BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES features some unforgettable stories, including: the debut of the Huntress (from 1977's DC SUPER-STARS #17); the moving "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley" (DETECTIVE COMICS #457); the bride of Man-Bat story "Marriage: Impossible" (DETECTIVE COMICS #407); the haunting "Night of the Reaper" (BATMAN #237); the Ra's Al Ghul/Talia tale "Daughter of the Demon" (BATMAN #232); and "A Vow From the Grave" (DETECTIVE COMICS #410), the 1971 story that inspired an episode of the Batman animated series. Other stories in BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES include the classic Alex Toth- illustrated "Death Flies the Haunted Sky" (DETECTIVE COMICS #442); the Joker/Two-Face Batman tale "This One'll Kill You, Batman" (BATMAN #260); "Ticket to Tragedy" (DETECTIVE COMICS #481); and a Bicentennial-era team-up so out of continuity it hurts, as Congresswoman Barbara Gordon and her aide, Dick Grayson, face "The Invader from Hell" (BATMAN FAMILY #1) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: TALES OF THE DEMON TP WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY NEAL ADAMS AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores December 15. Timed to coincide with the release of BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES, this trade paperback reprints tales of the most memorable villain from that era of the Dark Knight's adventures: Ra's Al Ghul. (STAR 00043D) SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $17.95 ******************************* BIRDS OF PREY #14 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GREG LAND AND PATRICK ZIRCHER; COVER BY GREG LAND AND BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores December 1. Fighting for their lives in the Armagetto of Apokolips, Black Canary and Catwoman have one chance to get home, but Lashina of the Female Furies stands in their way. Meanwhile, the stranded super-villains and armored marshals fight for their lives against a batallion of Parademons! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* NIGHTWING #40 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL, KARL STORY AND HECTOR COLLAZO; COVER BY MCDANIEL AND STORY In stores December 8. It's the return of the All-Star Squadron's Tarantula (sort of)! When two aged villains who, in the '40's, battled the costumed mystery man Tarantula come looking to settle a score with Jonathan Law, it's up to Nightwing to defend the former hero, who just happens to be his friend and neighbor. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ************************* Look for a cameo by Nightwing in BEAST BOY #2, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews! ************************* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #153 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY MIKE MCKONE AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY IAN CHURCHILL AND NORM RAPMUND In stores December 1. Done with his lethal training at the side of young Mongul, Superman and the junior villain head into the depths of space to confront Imperiex. This enigmatic being is powerful enough to live in a black hole and all too ready to turn the Earth into one! Will Superman's new battle skills be enough to stop Imperiex? And can the Man of Steel trust his new ally? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #575 WRITTEN BY STUART IMMONEN AND MARK MILLAR; ART BY YANICK PAQUETTE; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO AND JIM ROYAL In stores December 8. Will Luthor die before the fat lady sings? It's a night at the opera for Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kent, but our hero's superheroic duties may ruin the evening for the couple. That is if an assasination attempt on Lex Luthor's life doesn't first! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ***************************** Look for DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS reprinting ACTION COMICS #1 and THE MAN OF STEEL #1 elsewhere in this issue of Previews! ***************************** SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #97 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores December 15. Leading into the New Year's Eve countdown to midnight, the JLA's Steel recalls an attack on Stryker's Island by the Eradicator. With inmates running for their lives can even Steel and Superman hope to stop them all, and can anything bring Eradicator to his senses before next month's crucial Y2K/transformed Metropolis storyline? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* ACTION COMICS #762 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY GERMAN GARCIA AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores December 22. Superman has survived many threats, but will last-minute holiday shopping be his undoing? When the Demon Etrigan (last seen in DAY OF JUDGMENT) poses as Santa Claus, he unleashes everyone's true Christmas spirit, including Lois Lane's, which includes a surprising secret that gains form as a mini-Lex! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN Y2K WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY BUTCH GUICE AND KEVIN CONRAD In stores December 29. While a new Gotham City rises from the ashes of "No Man's Land," the city Superman calls home also is reinvented just in time for the year 2000 in SUPERMAN Y2K, an 80-page one- shot that changes the look and feel of Metropolis with dramatic repercussions for the future of all the Superman monthly titles. Written by Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS, Deadpool) with pencils by Butch Guice (RESURRECTION MAN, LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE) and inks by Guice on present-day scenes and Kevin Conrad (Kiss: Psycho Circus) on flashback sequences, SUPERMAN Y2K begins simply enough with Ma and Pa Kent wanting to spend New Year's Eve with Clark and Lois. By the end, the Earth goes black at the stroke of midnight, and it's up to Superman, Green Lantern, the Martian Manhunter, and other members of the JLA racing to save the world from destruction. And when the lights come up, Metropolis is not the same city it was just minutes earlier. At the heart of it is Lex Luthor — whose role throughout Metropolis's history is revealed in shocking detail — and Brainiac 2.5, who have ushered a futuristic evil into the modern world, an evil neither villain can control. Now the mechanized lifeforms of the DCU are also under this strange menace's control, and to re-enter Metropolis, Superman will have to go through THE TITANS' Cyborg, YOUNG JUSTICE's Red Tornado, the JSA's Hourman, the Metal Men, and more!