THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE STAR SYSTEM SUMMER 2000 CATALOG With superhuman effort, the staff of Previews once again brings you that big ol' chunk of weighty comic cool we like to call...the Star System Summer Catalog! More than 3,000 items strong, this catalog is a cornucopia of comics and related merchandise, with everything from Aardvarks to X-Men! Plus, this edition features an expanded Toys section with more info and artwork than ever before! NOTE: Due to the exceptionally large volume of product in the Star System, not all items will be pictured in the catalog. Catalog, 8.5x11, FC PI PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #6 (PREVIEWS VOL. X #6) 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. 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS Maverick Line LAST DAY IN VIETNAM GRAPHIC NOVEL created, written, & drawn by Will Eisner Dark Horse is proud to present the newest graphic novel by Will Eisner, one of comics’ pioneers and inarguably the medium’s first “maverick” creator! Last Day in Vietnam is Eisner’s memoir of stories about soldiers who are engaged not only in the daily hostilities of war but also in larger, more personal combat. During Eisner’s years in the military, and particularly during the many field trips he made for P.S. Magazine, he observed camp life at close range. Some of the stories in this novel are comical, some heartrending, some frightening, yet all display the incredible insight into humanity characteristic of Eisner’s entire oeuvre. The first edition of this 81/2”x11” graphic novel will feature a full-color cover painted by the artist, with a matte and spot-gloss finish, interior cover flaps, and special sepia-colored ink printed on high-quality antique paper. On sale July 12 brown ink on antique paper, 80pg $10.95 AMERICAN SPLENDOR: BEDTIME STORIES created & written by Harvey Pekar drawn by Frank Stack, Joe Sacco, Dean Haspiel, Spain, & Josh Neufeld As American as clinical depression and broken dreams, Harvey Pekar is back with another installment of everyman life struggles. Backed by his usual list of luminaries, this time featuring Frank Stack (The Adventures of Jesus), Joe Sacco (Palestine), Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma), Josh Neufeld (Keyhole), and Spain Rodriguez (Trashman), Pekar wades through parenting woes and Hollywood hopes, reminding you that even if you’ve got it bad, you probably don’t have it harder than Harvey. On sale June 7 b&w, 24 pg (one-shot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.95 SOCK MONKEY TP created, written, & drawn by Tony Millionaire By popular demand, Dark Horse Maverick is proud to present Tony Millionaire’s Sock Monkey collected in trade paperback for the first time ever, perfect for reading and reading again! But just how much trouble can a toy animal really cause?! A mischievous sock monkey named Uncle Gabby and a bumbling crow named Drinky Crow are the heroes of this funny, unsettling, and oddly endearing collection, written and drawn by Tony Millionaire, best known as the creator of the successful alternative comic strip, Maakies. Follow Uncle Gabby and Drinky Crow as they try to find a home for a shrunken head, play matchmakers between the bat in the doll’s house and the mouse in the basement, hunt salamanders, and try to get to heaven. Delights! Happy endings and random destruction are guaranteed! On sale July 26 b&w, 96pg $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS’ GROO: JAMBOREE TP created & drawn by Sergio Aragonés written by Sergio Aragonés & Mark Evanier Groo has but one friend in the world — the loyal, royal pooch known as Rufferto. So what happens when Groo (stupidly, even for him) thinks he’s eaten his one friend in the world? This two-part tale from Groo’s past, plus two more equally silly tales by Eisner winners Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier, comprise the Groo Jamboree! On sale July 19, 2000 FC, 96pg $9.95 GRENDEL: DEVIL’S LEGACY #4 created & written by Matt Wagner drawn by The Pander Brothers Crucial. Exciting. Solacing. Dizzying. Scary. These words are lifted straight from the text of this issue and sum it up well. The truth about Tujiro becomes as bold as the blood on his teeth, and this suspenseful adventure is only beginning. Christine Spar gets something she’s been waiting for, and it’s not revenge! Now, she must be very clever to hold on to it. Grendel: Devil’s Legacy is a lovingly remastered series with updated colors by Jeromy Cox and fabulously fresh, newly painted covers by Matt Wagner. The devil is back, and, boy, is she angry! On sale June 21 RETAILER ADVISORY: VIOLENCE, SEX, ROMANCE, VAMPIRES! FC, 32pg (4 of 12) $2.95 ****************************** DIGIMON #1 by Dave Land & TBA Digimon comes to Dark Horse! The next craze to take kids by storm is here! Join the adventures of a group of children taken to the Digiworld — where they meet the fantastic digital monsters known as: Digimon! Dark Horse brings the popular animated show to printed comics with all the adventure and energy kids expect! On sale June 14 FC, 32pg $2.95 DIGIMON #2 by Scott Allie & TBA The birth of Greymon! Tai and his friends have found themselves trapped in Digiworld, but they have made friends of seven Digimon, digital monsters. But the Digimon aren’t just cute little monsters, which everyone discovers when Augumon digivolves into the fierce Greymon to protect Tai and his friends from Shellmon! The hit animated series comes to comics in this new series. Don’t miss it! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg $2.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR VS. THE TERMINATOR #3 by Mark Schultz, Mel Rubi, and Christopher Ivy; cover by Dwayne Turner The deadly Terminator-Alien hybrids are getting closer and closer to Los Alamos 235 and to the ability to reproduce themselves. Meanwhile, Ripley is being held on board a Predator ship and is about to undergo a little exploratory surgery. Be there as three of the greatest ass-kickers in sci-fi continue to duke it out — with humanity stuck in the middle! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BATTLE GODS: WARRIORS OF THE CHAAK #3 (OF 9) by Francisco Ruiz Velasco; cover by Francisco Ruiz Velasco Ex-fighter Takan makes the fateful decision to visit his former mentor, the legendary, unbeaten champion known as El Charro. But Takan isn’t the only one looking for the Charro — Chilbacan, “the snake,” the champion’s long-time rival, is also on the hunt! The battle that’s brewing isn’t for prize money or glory, but for revenge. No rules, no weapons barred, no quarter given — this fight’s not over until one of the combatants is dead! All this, plus daredevils Mita and Xel take on a motorcycle gang in an illegal bike race trough the streets of Tuxtla! On sale June 14 FC, 32pg (3 of 9) $2.95 DARK HORSE EXTRA #24 June is a Dy-no-mite! month with Dark Horse Extra #24. Think I’m pulling your leg? Nope, but I might be pulling your sock…your Sock Monkey that is! Don’t miss an all- new strip from Tony Millionaire, featuring everyone’s favorite wooly stuffed primate and his inebriated toy buddy the Crow in some good, twisted fun! Catch up to the mysterious Nevermen ! And don’t miss the conclusion of the Star Wars strip! If it’s a cool poster you want, it doesn’t get any cooler than Mike Allred’s Madman! All this, plus the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse June title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Make your momma proud: pick up Dark Horse Extra #24! On sale June 7 FC, 4pg, 15x 22 folded to 15x 11 PI DARK HORSE PRESENTS ANNUAL 2000: GIRLS RULE! by Peter David, Randy Green, Mike Kennedy, Ian Edginton, Mark Henry, and others; cover by Joe Chiodo What do a Jedi-hating bounty hunter, a vampire-slaying college student, an Amazon warrior, a teenage spy, and a first-time super-hero have in common? They’re all females, and they all kick ass! DHP Annual 2000 celebrates girl power with five exciting new stories featuring some of the most fascinating femme fatales in comics: Star Wars’ Aurra Sing, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Xena Warrior Princess’ Gabrielle, SpyBoy’s Bombshell, and, from Ghost, Silhouette! Pick up this 64-page blockbuster and watch these dames show the big boys that Girls Rule! On sale June 21 b&w, 64pg $4.95 GHOST #21 by Mike Kennedy and Ryan Benjamin; cover by Ryan Benjamin Malcolm Greymater has always worked behind the scenes: consolidating his empire, plotting his enemies’ destruction, and letting his minions handle the dirty work…until now. Ghost has interfered with his plans and thwarted his schemes too many times. It’s time for Malcolm to step out of the shadows and destroy Elisa Cameron! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg $2.95 JOKER/MASK #2 by Henry Gilroy and Ramon Bachs; cover by Ramon Bachs After finding the all-powerful Mask, the Joker is transformed into Joker/Mask, and he’s becoming a TV superstar while wreaking havoc all over Gotham City! Making matters even worse, Batman is nowhere to be found! Who knows how far this will go? Co- published with DC Comics. On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 THE NEVERMEN #2 by Philip Amara and Guy Davis; cover by Guy Davis A beautiful woman holds the key to the whereabouts of the missing Neverman — but she also has something else: a warning about the madman known as Clockwork and his plot. Plus, the Nevermen tangle with the squid-headed villain Honshu and the diabolical League of Crows! Don’t miss this amazing series with its heady blend of noir action and super-weird superheroics! On sale June 7 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 SPYBOY #9 by Peter David, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee; cover by Pop Mhan What red-blooded teenage male wouldn’t want to be trapped between two gorgeous babes?! Well, SpyBoy, for one! In this case, the gorgeous babes are the villainous Barbie Q and femme fatale Madam Imadam...and they want SpyBoy’s head on a platter! Meanwhile, we learn that Butch, isn’t all he appears to be, and neither is SpyBoy’s curvaceious partner Bombshell. Will this spell trouble for our reluctant hero? Bet your junior spy kit on it! On sale June 21 FC, 32pg $2.95 TITAN A.E. #2 by Scott Allie, Al Rio, and Randy Emberlin; cover by Al Rio Two battles are under way! The science outpost which is engineering mankind’s only hope for a future is attacked by the Drej, while the Drej Royal Family fights over which world to destroy next, with their attention turning to Earth. This war in a faraway galaxy will decide the fate of Earth and mankind alike, as the Drej King loses his throne. Catch the story behind this summer’s most anticipated animated film! On sale June 7 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #10 by Ian Edgington and Mike Deodato; cover by Terry Dodson What do you do with a wayward viking who spurns raping and pillaging for reading and music? You send an army of mercenaries after him and have a warrior princess show him what it means to fight! Dark Horse continues to bring you the adventures of everyone’s favorite warrior princess, Xena! Ian Edgington and Mike Deodato bring you another kick- ass installment of Xena’s continuing adventures. On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (Dodson cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #22 by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Joe Pimentel , and Chynna Clugston-Major; cover by Jeff Matsuda The demons are gathering. Once more, Sunnydale is playing host to a congregation of the undead, and it’s up to Buffy and her gang to find out why and put a stop to it. This issue continues the Blood of Carthage story line, and brings Buffy one step closer to discovering the secrets of Vraka, Xerxes the Blind, and the rest of the demon hordes. If she’s lucky, she’ll also get her term paper done! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (Matsuda cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TP by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel Buffy the Vampire Slayer is back, expanding the mythos of the wildly popular television series. As Sunnydale becomes an increasingly hazardous place to re-kill the undead, the ante is upped as Buffy must again confront her old enemy Selke. And she’s back with bad blood — a supernatural brew that can dramatically increase a vampire’s powers! Collecting issues #9-11 of the ongoing series. On sale July 12 SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $9.95 ANGEL #8 by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, and Eric Powell; cover by Jeff Matsuda and Jon Sibal Corpses are cropping up in all sorts of places, and Angel and Detective Kate Lockley both have different ideas about who’s behind it. Unfortunately for them, they may both be wrong. And in Angel’s Los Angeles, being wrong can lead to being dead. Follow the exploits of the hit TV show in a comics format you can really sink your teeth into! On sale June 14 FC, 32pg (Matsuda and Sibal cover) $2.95 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) $2.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #7: MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN STATUE Dark Horse continues its series of collectible Classic Comic Characters statues with Lee Falk’s Mandrake the Magician. Schooled in the arcane mystic arts in Tibet, Mandrake combines a detective’s deductive logic with his own hypnotic powers to defeat a variety of criminal and supernatural threats. This statue, produced in a limited edition of 750, is packaged in a full-color litho-printed tin box with a pinback button and historical booklet. On sale July 26 Statue $49.95 BONE LUNCHBOX The fantastical world of Bone finally makes its way onto a lunch box! Dark Horse asked creator Jeff Smith to come up with a special design for this carry-all, and the result is nothing short of magic. Carry your charms, maps, goodies, and your lunch, too, in this full-color, embossed metal lunch box. Measures 8" x 7" x 3 ¾”. On sale August 30 Lunchbox $19.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCHBOX Gadzooks!! Dark Horse has bloody well done it again! At last, a vessel worthy enough to pack your tea and crumpets in. Sock Monkey and Mr. Crow are simply delightful! Adorned with succulent artwork from the feverish mind of Tony Millionaire, this full- color, embossed metal lunch box is perhaps the pinnacle of achievement in the Western World. Measures 8" x 7" x 3 ¾”. On sale August 30 Lunchbox $19.95 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX The magnificence of modern manga has made its way to a lunch box! Top Japanese artist Masamune Shirow is making waves worldwide with his outstanding Intron Depot collections. The sexy science-fiction ladies that populate the pages of these books virtually leap from the slick, embossed litho-printed tin surface of these red-hot, collectible carry-alls. Stay a step ahead of the crowd. Measures 8" x 7" x 3 ¾”. On sale August 30 Lunchbox (w/postcard) $19.95 SIN CITY COASTER SET In Basin City, if a coaster won’t stay together under numerous drinks and even more bar fights, it’s not doing anyone a lick of good. These Sin City coasters are constructed of sturdy cork with matte-laminated top surface and handsome black edging. The set contains four coasters featuring an axe-wielding Marv; a sexy, sleeping Goldie; a double- barrelled Dwight; and Nancy with her lasso: all encased in a sturdy box and ready to support your libations. On sale July 12 Coaster set $13.00 SIN CITY: MOLLY’S ESCORT SERVICE HIP FLASK A perfect partner with your Sin City coaster set, this pewter beauty holds 6 ounces of your favorite hooch close to your body. Engraved and embossed with the classic Molly’s Escort Service emblem and stamped with an authentication mark on the bottom, the Sin City hip flask measures 4" tall by 3" wide, and comes in a black box bearing the Molly emblem you know and love. On sale August 9 Hip flask $50.00 SIN CITY RELISTS SIN CITY by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w (STAR00379) $15.00 SIN CITY: A DAME TO KILL FOR by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w (STAR00873) $15.00 SIN CITY: THE BABE WORE RED AND OTHER STORIES by Frank Miller b&w and red, 32pg (STAR02467) $2.95 SIN CITY: THE BIG FAT KILL TP AND HC by Frank Miller; cover colored by Lynn Varley. SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w (STAR01894) $15.00 HC, 7x10, 184pg, FC/b&w (STAR01511) $25.00 SIN CITY: BOOZE, BROADS, & BULLETS TP by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w w/color (STAR08604) $15.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #1: NANCY CALLAHAN by Frank Miller (FEB980130) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #2: GOLDIE by Frank Miller (STAR09819) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #3: MIHO by Frank Miller (STAR09820) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #4: WENDY by Frank Miller (STAR09821) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #5: AVA by Frank Miller (STAR09822) b&w, 24x36 $20.00 SIN CITY: FAMILY VALUES GN by Frank Miller BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY AND PROFANITY. SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w (STAR07008) $10.00 SIN CITY: HAVING A BALL LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller 80# Conqueror High White Laid Finish acid-free stock (APR970078). b&w, 20x16 $15.00 SIN CITY: BLAM LITHOGRAPH by Frank Miller 80# Conqueror High White Laid Finish acid-free stock (APR970079). b&w, 20x16 $15.00 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS by Frank Miller 1.5 oz clear glass w/ red and black illustration and logo. Shot glass $5.00 SIN CITY: KADIE’S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER by Frank Miller High-polish chrome Zippo lighter w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06820) Zippo $29.95 SIN CITY: MOLLY’S ESCORT SERVICE ZIPPO® LIGHTER by Frank Miller High-polish chrome Zippo® lighter w/black-and-red artwork (STAR02469). Zippo $29.95 SIN CITY: THAT YELLOW BASTARD TP by Frank Miller SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w (STAR06736) $15.00 DARK HORSE ZIPPO® LIGHTER RELISTS BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR08816) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #2: HAWAII Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR08818) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4:BACK IN BLUE Full color collector’s box w/trading card (STAR08819) Zippo (Note Price) $44.00 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL ZIPPO® LIGHTER black and red on chrome (STAR10111) Zippo $29.95 laser-etched brass on black-matte (STAR10110) Zippo $29.95 DRAKUUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09716) Zippo $29.95 FLAMING CARROT ZIPPO® LIGHTER Flaming Carrot Zippo® #2, Matte-black finish (STAR08823) Zippo $29.95 Flaming Carrot Zippo® #2, Matte-white finish (STAR08824) Zippo $29.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte black lighter w/red and white design (STAR08983) Zippo $29.95 GUNSMITH CATS ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR08305) Zippo $29.95 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) Zippo $29.95 MADMAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Four-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09480) Zippo $29.95 MONKEYMAN AND O’BRIEN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Monkeyman and O’Brien Zippo® Polished chrome finish (STAR08828). Zippo $29.95 ZOMBIEWORLD ZIPPO® LIGHTER Illustrated logo design, brushed chrome finish (STAR09216). Zippo $29.95 ********************* BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #46: THE GATHERING by Hiroaki Samura; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Hyakurin has a present for Manji: because of a letter forged by her men, Ittö-ryü is going to send a swordsman to join Anotsu in Kaga. If Manji is tough enough, he can kill the man, take his travel papers, and go after Rin. It’s a high-stakes game they’re playing, but maybe not as high-stakes as Rin’s new gamble… On sale June 28 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS VIOLENCE AND ADULT LANGUAGE. b&w, 32pg (4 of 15) $2.95 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED #8 by Kenichi Sonoda; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus The bad guy has a grenade launcher. Rally has a handgun — and broken ribs. How can she possibly turn the tables? By remembering the advice of the best teacher she ever had — her long-lost father. She’s only got one chance before the pain from her ribs destroys her aim, and she has to make it count! On sale June 21 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE AND SITUATIONS. b&w, 32pg (8 of 10) $2.95 OH MY GODDESS! PART VIII #6: HAIL TO THE CHIEF PART 3 by Kosuke Fujishima; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Keiichi’s about to graduate, which means…it’s time to find a job! The only problem is, he’s waited so long to get started that there aren’t any jobs left at the school recruitment office. But when an old friend calls from Wyvern, a manufacturer of custom parts for motorcycles, Keiichi gets job interview with the CEO himself. Can Urd’s magical business-suit inventory and Skuld’s job interview machine get him ready for the big day? On sale June 7 b&w, 40pg (3 of 3) $3.50 MASAKAZU KATSURA’S SHADOW LADY #21: SUDDEN DEATH PART 2 by Masakazu Katsura; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus Demo’s Demon Stone detector has led Aimi to the Gray City Cathedral, where the bishop himself has been corrupted by the evil power of the stones. But what should have been an easy mission goes terribly wrong, when Shadow Lady finds herself face to face with Detective Bright! On sale June 14 b&w, 24pg (2 of 5) $2.50 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #4 by Kosuke Fujishima, Mohiro Kitoh, Makoto Kobayashi, Yuzo Takada, and Hiroyuki Utatane & Yo Morimoto; produced for Dark Horse Comics by Studio Proteus and Radio Comix Fan-favorite 3x3 Eyes is cover-featured this time, with an incredible battle between our heroes and an evil demon! In the next “lost episode” of Oh My Goddess!, Keiichi’s friend Otaki is in love… unfortunately, he’s an idiot! Can Belldandy’s goddess power help him? Plus, more sci-fi suspense in Seraphic Feather, starfish from space in Shadow Star, and feline fun in What’s Michael? The best deal in manga — only from Dark Horse! On sale June 28 BE ADVISED: CONTAINS MATURE THEMES. b&w, 128pg $4.95 STAR WARS #19: TWILIGHT PART 1 by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyer; cover by Jan Duursema Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos has lost his memory! And the Devaronian, Villie, is playing him for a bet — out of the frying pan and into the fire — as deadly swoops, false Jedi, and a gambler are all trying to kill Quin! Can he survive without the knowledge that he is a Jedi? Only if he can let go and act on instinct! On sale June 28 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL #1 by Randy Stradley and Davidé Fabbri; cover by Davidé Fabbri Even in the days before the shadow of the Phantom Menace fell upon it, the rule of the Senate was no guarantee of peace. Trouble could come in many forms to any of the thousands of worlds that made up the Republic. When conflict arose, it was the duty of the Jedi Knights, under the guidance of the Jedi Council, to protect the innocent and set things right. On sale June 21 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY — LEVIATHAN TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck In the eight years since the fall of the Empire, Luke Skywalker has trained a new group of Jedi Knights, among them the warrior woman Kirana Ti, the sky-hermit Streen, the scholar and lore-master Tionne, and Luke’s greatest student, the brash Kyp Durron. Once trained, a Jedi must go where he is needed, to defend the New Republic and use the Force to help those in need. And on the harsh world of Corbos, help is desperately needed after mining excavations awaken something ancient, powerful…and hideously evil! On sale July 19 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $11.95 STAR WARS TALES #4 featuring Kevin Rubio, Lovern Kindzierski, Doug Wheatley, and Kilian Plunkett; cover by Kilian Plunkett Kevin Rubio, creator of the hilarious short film Troops, lends his bit of craziness to this month’s Tales. Lovern Kindzierski and fan-favorite Doug Wheatley (Aliens: Apocalypse) team up to spin a yarn. And Kilian Plunkett’s hilarious “Dim Forces” follows up on the acclaimed adventures of Jabba the Hutt’s nefarious swoop thugs, Big Gizz and Spiker, who encounter a dark trooper in the ruins of Tatooine’s Podracing arena. The trooper is malfunctioning, but its weapons systems are still fully functional! Mayhem ensues. On sale June 28 FC, 64pg (quarterly) $4.95 DARK HORSE SUMMER READING LIST THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by Bryan Talbot SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w (STAR10337) $14.95 ALIENS BOOK ONE TP (THIRD EDITION) by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson BE ADVISED: CONTAINS PROFANITY. SC, 168pg, b&w (STAR00021) $13.95 ART ADAMS’ CREATURE FEATURES TP by Art Adams SC, 104pg, FC (STAR02374) $13.95 THE ART OF COMIC-BOOK INKING TP by Gary Martin with Steve Rude, plus many more SC, 8x11, 112pg, b&w (STAR07033) $14.95 BADLANDS TP by Steven Grant and Vince Giarrano; introduction by Frank Miller BE ADVISED: CONTAINS ADULT THEMES AND PROFANITY. SC, 7x10, 140pg, b&w (STAR01284) $13.95 BARB WIRE TP by John Arcudi, Dan Lawliss, Mike Manley, Ian Akin, Ande Parks, and Pam Rambo SC, 96pg, FC (STAR01534) $8.95 THE BEST OF DARK HORSE PRESENTS VOLUME THREE TP by Various BE ADVISED: CONTAINS SEXUAL SITUATIONS. SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR01286) $12.95 BETTIE PAGE: QUEEN OF HEARTS TP AND LTD ED by Jim Silke Deluxe paperback format, coffee-table book. BE ADVISED: CONTAINS NUDITY. SC, 9x12, 96pg, PC (STAR01439) $19.95 LTD/HC, 9x12, 96pg, PC (STAR01811) $99.95 BLACK MAGIC TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 204pg, b&w (STAR08511) $16.95 THE BLACK PEARL TP by Mark Hamill, Eric Johnson, H.M. 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SC, 352pg, b&w/FC (STAR01697) $24.95 GODZILLA TP by Kazuhisa Iwata; adapted by Randy Stradley and Mike Richardson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR01075) $17.95 GODZILLA: AGE OF MONSTERS TP by Randy Stradley, Art Adams, Steve Bissette, Kevin Maguire, Brandon McKinney, Keith Aiken, and various SC, 6x9, 272pg, b&w (STAR07514) $17.95 GODZILLA: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TP by various; cover by Bob Eggleton SC, 6x9, 272pg, b&w (STAR07569) $17.95 HARLAN ELLISON’S DREAM CORRIDOR SPECIAL by Harlan Ellison and a cast of thousands Squarebound deluxe format, painted cover. FC, 48pg, (STAR01810) $4.95 HARLAN ELLISON’S DREAM CORRIDOR QUARTERLY #1 by Harlan Ellison, Jan Strnad, Paul Chadwick, Bernie Mireault, Tony Isabella, Rags Morales, Marie Severin, John Ostrander, Martin Nodell, Jed Hotchkiss, and Neal Adams FC, 64pg (STAR02116) $5.95 HARLAN ELLISON’S DREAM CORRIDOR TP by Harlan Ellison and various MATURE READERS: CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE. 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Heike, Bill Black, and David Jacob Beckett SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792) $16.95 THE TALE OF ONE BAD RAT TP & LTD ED by Bryan Talbot; introduction by Stephen Gallagher SC, 136pg, FC (STAR01324) $14.95 HC Ltd. Ed., 136pg, FC (STAR10413) $69.95 TEMPUS FUGITIVE TP by Ken Steacy SC, 184pg, FC (STAR06121) $17.95 TRIPLE•X TP by Arnold & Jacob Pander BE ADVISED: CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND NUDITY. SC, 344pg, b&w (STAR06261) $24.95 THE TRUTH TP created and written by Jimmy R. Smith; art by Nolan Woodard SC, 56pg, FC (w/22 track CD soundtrack) (STAR10416) $17.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN: GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 6x9, 144pg, b&w (STAR08167) $10.95 VISIONS: THE ART OF ARTHUR SUYDAM DELUXE LTD ED HC by Arthur Suydam with commentary by Franz Henkel LTD/HC, ltd. 12x12, 128pg, PC (STAR01067) $99.95 **************************** DC COMICS The world's not big enough for the both of them PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD Two teams from opposite poles of the WildStorm world come together in a story of colliding universes, invasions from beyond space, massive destruction, megadeath, deranged gentleman-horror-writers with really big guns, and...eggs in PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD, a Prestige one-shot from the writer who lauched both teams — TRANSMETROPOLITAN's Warren Ellis — with art by Phil Jimenez (JLA/THE TITANS: THE TECHNIS IMPERATIVE, THE INVISIBLES) and Andy Lanning (LEGION LOST). Topped with a dazzling cover by Jimenez, RULING THE WORLD finds the more-than-top-secret Planetary team covertly investigating the Authority, the pantheon- like team that considers the world its personal protectorate. But while Planetary investigates the Authority, the Authority is looking into something that leads directly to one of Planetary's most critical cases. Someone from the Authority's past is powering up the strange computer hidden deep in the Adirondacks that generates the weird map of the multiverse called the Snowflake...and something is coming through that map to threaten our world. Planetary wants to protect its agenda, its secrecy...and the world. The Authority wants to protect its primacy, its security...and the world. And the planetary authority coming through the Snowflake? It wants only to rule the world. Something's got to give... This project is supported with house ads. In addition, THE AUTHORITY and PLANETARY ongoing series will be supported with a 4-color poster; house and trade ads; and co-op ad slicks. PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD is a 48-page WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by John Layman. It arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Everything you wanted to know about Constantine (and should have been afraid to ask) VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER #1 For the last three years, "Secret Files" Specials have explored the origins of the heroes and villains of the DC Universe. Now, penetrating insights are offered into the characters featured in some of VERTIGO's most popular titles with the debut of VERTIGO Secret Files. Future standalone one-shots will focus on Swamp Thing and the Endless, but the first of this occasional series focuses on VERTIGO's longest-running series, opening the door on the dark past of HELLBLAZER's John Constantine. With a bold design distinct from its DCU counterparts, VERTIGO Secret Files: HELLBLAZER #1 is topped with a stunning painted cover by Phil Hale (SWAMP THING, FLINCH) and features two all-new stories of Constantine. First, original HELLBLAZER writer Jamie Delano and current series cover artist Tim Bradstreet combine sequential art and prose to tell the story of the worst thing John Constantine has ever done, and considering that he strangled his twin brother while they were in their mother's womb and once consigned an innocent child to Hell, that's not going to be pretty. Then, current HELLBLAZER writer Brian Azzarello (100 BULLETS) and artist Dave Taylor (FLINCH, BATMAN & SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FINEST) delve into Constantine's past to reveal the tale of how a young Johnny was introduced to his favorite vice: smoking. The issue also includes interviews with many of the writers who have shaped Constantine over the years, among them Delano, Azzarello, and Garth Ennis. Rounding out the issue are a veritable dossier of information about the title's rich pageant of supporting characters, including Chas and Kit, the Constantine family, Papa Midnight, and the First of the Fallen; a HELLBLAZER time-line; and additional features highlighting the tragedies in John's childhood that cast long shadows over his life and the demons — some literal, some figurative — that haunt him to this day, all illustrated by Steve Dillon, David Lloyd, Glenn Fabry, John Totleben, Sean Phillips, Paul Gulacy, John Ridgway, Dave Taylor, Peter Snejbjerg, John Higgins, Steve Pugh, and Will Simpson. This project is supported with house ads. VERTIGO Secret Files: HELLBLAZER #1 is a 48-page VERTIGO one-shot edited by Axel Alonso and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. The debate rages on REINVENTING COMICS SC In 1993, writer/artist Scott McCloud (Zot!) tore down the wall between high and low culture with UNDERSTANDING COMICS. McCloud's book explored "the invisible art" of comic-book storytelling, using comics techniques to make his points about how the medium conveys story and emotion to the reader. Linking comics to such diverse fields as media theory, movie criticism and web design, McCloud's insights earned critical acclaim while generating controversy that still rages within the comics community. Seven years later, McCloud reenters the "great debate" with his follow-up volume: REINVENTING COMICS, a softcover volume from PARADOX PRESS. In REINVENTING COMICS, McCloud returns to his graphic-storytelling style to look at how imagination is combining with modern technology to revolutionize "the world's most misunderstood art form." Serving once again as narrator (represented by a simplified drawing of McCloud himself), he identifies a dozen different revolutions in the way comics are created, read and perceived in present-day culture. Considering the status of the comics industry as a whole, changes in the mainstream perceptions of comics and the fight for increased gender and ethnic diversity in both creators and target audience, Part One of the book explores comics as art, literature and commerce. In Part Two, McCloud paints a breathtaking and detailed picture of the challenges facing comics in the digital age, exploring how computer-generated imagery and the exploding world of online delivery are transforming the field as it enters a new century. This project is supported with a 4-color poster and house and trade ads. REINVENTING COMICS is a 256-page black-and-white softcover book from PARADOX PRESS, edited by Karen Berger. It arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. A world of heroism "PLANET DC" ANNUALS The Justice League of America. The Justice Society of America. Despite the prominence those teams share, the DCU's heroes aren't limited to the United States alone, and this summer, DC proves it with eight standalone Annuals showcasing some of DC's most established heroes — plus talented newcomer Batgirl — alongside their brand- new, never-before-seen counterparts beyond U.S. borders with the "Planet DC" Annuals. And these stories won't be simple team-ups: each extra-length Annual will feature a backup story revealing the new heroes' origins! The multinational fun begins in JLA ANNUAL #4 (written by Brian K. Vaughan with art and cover by Steve Scott and Hector Collazo) as the JLA races to Turkey to battle an ancient evil, only to find that they'll need the help of the mystic-powered national heroine known as the Janissary! Then, in BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 (written by Scott Peterson with art by Mike Deodato and John Stanisci and cover by Matt Haley and Kevin Nowlan) Batgirl and Batman travel to India to investigate the kidnapping of an Indian actor from the streets of Gotham, only to find that a tortured heroine — the shapeshifter known as Aruna — is already on the case...and prefers to work alone. In SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12, the final "Planet DC" Annual for June, CRIMSON co- creators Oscar Pinto and Francisco Haghenbeck (joined by Brian K. Vaughan) tell a story of their home nation of Mexico, as the Man of Steel meets three local super-heroes — Acrata, El Muerto and Iman — in a mystical battle that isn't what it seems (illustrated by Carlo Barberi and Juan Vlasco with cover by Humberto Ramos and Wayne Faucher). Each "Planet DC" Annual will feature a unifying design and cover dress featuring the new heroes with the flags of their countries of origin with a globe beneath their feet as the linking element. Plus, plans are in the works for these new heroes to take an active role in the DC Universe — such as the character introduced in the GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL taking a key role in an upcoming JLA miniseries — making the Annuals a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of some exciting new characters that will make "Planet DC" more exciting than ever! HEROISM AT HOME AND ABROAD! JLA ANNUAL #4 in stores June 14 BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 in stores June 21 SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12 in stores June 28 THE TITANS ANNUAL #1 in stores July 5 THE FLASH ANNUAL #13 in stores July 12 GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #9 in stores July 26 JSA ANNUAL #1 in stores August 2 BATMAN ANNUAL #24 in stores August 9 This project is supported with house and trade ads. Each "Planet DC" ANNUAL is a 48-page issue with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. JLA ANNUAL #4 is edited by Dan Raspler, BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 by Dennis O'Neil, and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12 by Eddie Berganza. StormWatch and what came after JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY It's a story well known to fans of STORMWATCH and THE AUTHORITY: After StormWatch met its untimely end, a new team — The Authority — rose from its ashes, facing threats on a global scale and beyond. But what happened between the death of one team and the birth of another? The answers are found in JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY, a five-issue miniseries that delves deep into the characters — some familiar, some still enigmatic — that comprise the most powerful team in the WildStorm Universe. Written by Mark Millar (THE AUTHORITY, SUPERMAN ADVENTURES) with art by HITMAN's John McCrea (who also provides the covers) and inker James Hodgkins (LUCIFER), the miniseries uses Jenny Sparks's diary — now in the hands of her replacement on the team — as its core, detailing her first meetings with the new team's members. In issue #1 — which features a variant cover by the original THE AUTHORITY art team of Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary (now on JLA) — the first entry the new leader reads is dedicated to the Doctor. Where did he come from? How did he find the colossal, fifty-mile-wide structure — currently the team's base of operations — on the edge of the Bleed? Future issues showcase Apollo, the Midnighter, and the Engineer, with appearances by Swift, Jack Hawksmoor and other members of both the Authority and StormWatch in an epic spanning a century of adventures. This project is supported with house ads. JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY is a 5-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions, edited by Rachelle Brissenden. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Note: 1 in every 4 copies of issue #1 features a variant cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL TP As the first volume of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC ongoing series comes to a close with a look at Tim Hunter 30 years in the future in June's THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75, a new collection looks back at an earlier pivotal period — one in which the realm of Faerie hangs in the balance — in THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL, the latest VERTIGO trade paperback devoted to Tim Hunter's exploits. Written by John Ney Rieber and Peter Gross with art by Peter Snejbjerg and Gross, THE BURNING GIRL reprints THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #33-41, issues completing the epic "Rites of Passage" storyline that finds Faerie under siege from without — in the form of an invasion from Hell — and from within in the form of the transformed Molly O'Reilly. After Tim and Molly escape the ravaged Realm, they wind up in Las Vegas, where, after a bizarre casino adventure with Zatanna, they set out on some even more unexpected journeys. Rounding out the volume is a cover gallery reprinting the elegant paintings by Michael Wm. Kaluta and Sherilyn Van Valkenburgh that topped the original issues. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75 is a 32-page VERTIGO issue edited by Heidi MacDonald. It arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL is a 224-page VERTIGO trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. Both titles are suggested for mature readers. Mach Go-Go-Go! SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP Following in the wake of WildStorm Productions' impressive original projects showcasing Speed Racer and Racer X comes SPEED RACER{ MANGA} VOLUME 1, a compact trade paperback collecting the original Speed Racer manga from the 1950s, written and drawn by series creator Tatsuo Yoshida! Produced in collaboration with Speed Racer Enterprises, SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 reprints vintage Speed Racer stories that have been out of print in the United States for over a decade. And with the original black-and-white artwork retouched and relettered by WildStorm FX, the material has never looked better! The high-octane stories include "Return of the Malanga," "The Deadly Desert Race" and "This is a Racer's Soul!" (featuring Racer X), all told in Yoshida's distinctive style that translated so well to the animated series. It's fast-paced, edge-of-the-driver's-seat thrills that fans of all ages know and love, a must-have for any SPEED RACER fan! SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP is a 160-page black-and-white compact trade paperback (measuring 5 3/4" x 8 5/16") from WildStorm Productions. It arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. The Mark of Steel REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN Eddie is just another kid on the street — a little shy, a little gangly, a little meek...until he crosses the path of a local street tough named Pete. And that's when Pete decides to turn the bookish "Superboy"'s life around in REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN, the newest Prestige one-shot exploring the real-life influence exerted by the DC Universe's most iconic characters. Set in the 1950s, REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN is written and pencilled by the SUPERMAN, INC. team of Steve Vance and José Luis García-López with inks by Joe Rubinstein). Pete befriends Eddie the way street toughs do, strong-arming him into a night of drunken revelry. The next morning, Eddie wakes up with a thunderous hangover and a burning sensation across his chest. Staggering over to the bathroom mirror, he pulls open his shirt to discover the "mark of Superman": a huge tattoo of his comic-book hero's fabled emblem stretching across his chest. REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN follows how Eddie's life is radically altered by the symbol — how he goes from innocent kid to hardened criminal before coming to understand the true meaning of the shield he wears — as it changes from a mark of shame to one of pride. This project is supported with house ads. REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot. Edited by Andrew Helfer, it arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. WILDCATS: STREET SMART HC The first new book to be released by WildStorm Productions under the auspices of DC Comics is collected in a stunning hardcover edition showcasing the exciting new chapter for the WildC.A.T.s! WILDCATS: STREET SMART reprints the first six issues of WILDCATS Volume 2, topped with a striking brand-new cover by 'CATS artist Travis Charest! Written by Scott Lobdell (GEN13, MOSTLY WANTED) with art by Charest and Richard Friend, WILDCATS: STREET SMART opens six months after Grifter walked away from the remains of the WILDC.A.T.S. Reuniting with his former teammates, there's little time to reminisce as our heroes — significantly changed in their short time apart — embark on a globe-trotting journey that takes them to Venice, Miami, Detroit, Ireland, Los Angeles, and New York in an unforgettable adventure. Making this WILDCATS collection even more vital to any 'CATS fan is a cover gallery that not only includes all of Charest's dazzling covers from the series, but also the variant covers from WILDCATS Volume 2 #1 by Jim Lee, J. Scott Campbell, Joe Madureira, Humberto Ramos, Simon Bisley, and Arthur Adams! WILDCATS: STREET SMART is a 160-page hardcover from WildStorm Productions, arriving in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. A trade-paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than November 2000. JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOLUME 6 HC One month after the SILVER AGE event revitalized classic concepts from a bygone era comes JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES Volume 6, a handsome hardcover book collecting original stories from that inspirational period. Reprinting issues #41-47 and #49-50 (#48 was a reprint book whose cover is re-presented in this edition), this exciting volume includes the first stories of some of the League's most enduring foes, as well as an unforgettable JLA/JSA crossover featuring the menace of the Anti-Matter Man! Written by Gardner Fox, with art by Mike Sekowsky (the subject of this volume's introduction by Mark Evanier), Bernard Sachs, Frank Giacoia, Joe Giella, and Sid Greene, Volume 6 of this popular Archives series includes the debuts of the Key, the Royal Flush Gang, the Unimaginable, and the Shaggy Man (the indestructible villain who recently faced the League as the General) and battles with Blockbuster, Solomon Grundy and others. It culminates in the incredible team-up with the Justice Society that featured the Spectre struggling to keep Earths –1 and –2 from colliding, a tale that featured the first Silver Age appearance of Wesley Dodds, the Golden Age Sandman. It's a collection that's so much fun, only Metamorpho could say "No!" (See JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #42 to get this mediocre pun/"in"-reference.) JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA Volume 6 is a 240-page hardcover book. It arrives in comic-book stores June 28 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. A bullet train for your brain ACCELERATE What is life like when you were never supposed to be born but society lets you live anyway — registered a loser while still in the womb? Your life is terminal low-res, the cheap chrome peeling off a stolen Saturday Night Special. And since you'll never be "normal," you and your only friends — other Vodka-Plus-swilling, Sky Saw-sniffing losers like yourself — are so rejected that you're not even considered human but Da Jui: "hungry ghosts." Moving through the neon-wrapped, scorching-hot wasteland that is future L.A., you hunt for the great escape — the drug known as Accelerate — and the secret that lies beyond it. A 4-issue white-knuckle ride from VERTIGO, ACCELERATE is written by science-fiction novelist Richard Kadrey (Metrophage, Wired Magazine) with art and covers by the Pander Bros. (XXX, Grendel: Black, White & Red). In the world of ACCELERATE, the unwanted group together in loosely organized gangs (because no one wants to be caught alone doing crimes) of ultra-high IQ info-fetishists. And if you're one of the very smart, the very crazy or the very lucky, you just might get to the top of the food chain: the Flash Tribes. ACCELERATE tells the story of one of these Flash Tribe wannabes: Marne, a girl who's lost the love of her life to the stone-killer cops in the DMZ. Totally ignored by her worker-drone, space-junk- addicted parents, Marne seeks refuge in a company of misfits: Bones, as hard-hitting as you can be when you're born with no arms; Pirate Jenny, a ultra-hardcore net-sex dancer; and Mint Maguro, a fresh-faced kid with silicon-chipped teeth and refried carnitas for brains. Marne's quest for Accelerate begins on the anniversary of her boyfriend's murder when she receives a fax — from his corpse. Marne spends the next 48 hours ripping through neo-L.A., from scaling underground tunnels and breaking into gated utopian communities, to operating giant robotic suits and playing hardball with the High Priests of the Digital Age. It's all part of her frantic, white-knuckle effort to gain access to the Flash Tribe and locate her boyfriend...or what's left of him. This project is supported with house ads. ACCELERATE is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries suggested for mature readers. Edited by Shelly Roeberg, issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 28 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. The station after Sisko STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR Ben Sisko is gone. Miles O'Brien has returned to Earth. And Colonel Kira Nerys is in charge of a station in crisis in STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR, a 4-issue WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS miniseries that is the first new story to take place after the shocking DS9 series finale! Introducing new characters and situations that will appear in future Pocket Books novels and WILDSTORM comic books, N-VECTOR is a thrilling adventure opening new vistas in the Star Trek® universe. Written by novelist K.W. Jeter (Noir, Blade Runner: Replicant Night) with art and covers by Toby Cypress (MR. MAJESTIC) and Jason Martin (MR. MAJESTIC), N- VECTOR #1 takes place just weeks after the series' end, as several new, seemingly unrelated crises rear their head on the station. Quark becomes a soft touch — lending money, not collecting what's owed him and, most startling, extending credit(!) — a turn of events baffling to those who know the Ferengi. At the same time, Kira's investigation of sabotage on the station leads to an unlikely subject, one very close to Kira herself. Finally, Romulan researcher Mos Senay returns to DS9 after a long absence, continuing his secret xenobiological research. Things take a dark turn when someone begins collecting — in brutal ways — Quark's debts. Who is the mysterious figure whose identity is unknown even to Quark? And how does it connect to the sabotage and Mos Senay's experiments? All will be revealed in WildStorm's first DEEP SPACE NINE miniseries. This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR is a 4-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions, edited by Jeff Mariotte. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON SC When the Dark Knight suspects a modern-day rock-and-roll icon of masterminding a nationwide crime spree using teenaged fans as his henchmen, Batman runs into opposition from his own ward, Robin. It's an unusual tale that plays out in startling ways in BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON, the popular graphic novel (described in Entertainment Weekly as "coolly collectible") written by Gerard Jones (BATMAN: JAZZ, GREEN LANTERN: MOSAIC) with dazzling art by Gene Ha (TOP 10) being offered for the first time in a softcover edition. In FORTUNATE SON, Jones and Ha put their considerable storytelling gifts to work, exploring a theme rarely considered in stories of Batman and Robin: how the "generation gap" between them leads them to view the world in strikingly different ways. As the heroes struggle to overcome their differences and uncover the truth about rocker Izaak Crowe's alleged crimes, incredible secrets are revealed about pop culture, American life and the role music played in the development of two of DC's greatest heroes. BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON is a 96-page softcover book. It arrives in comic- book stores June 7 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132 — "SIEGE" PART 1 The last comic-book story written by the late Archie Goodwin (MANHUNTER, BATMAN: NIGHT CRIES) is completed by Goodwin colleague James Robinson (STARMAN, THE GOLDEN AGE) and pencilled by legendary Batman artist Marshall Rogers (REALWORLDS: BATMAN) with inks by Bob Wiacek and covers by Rogers and his REALWORLDS: BATMAN collaborator John Cebollero in "Siege" — a 5-part story beginning in BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132. Rogers' involvement is especially appropriate since the story involves the much-requested return of one of the best-loved characters from his run on DETECTIVE COMICS (reprinted in the BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS trade paperback): Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, Silver St. Cloud. Set soon after Rogers's aforementioned run, Part 1 of "Siege" finds a former military man named Brass making a mysterious arrival in Gotham City. Once one of America's finest soldiers, Brass now commands a deadly group of out-of-work mercenaries determined to loot Gotham and secure their own financial futures. But Brass has another motive: to expand his family's past connections to the Wayne family (connections that span several generations) to the present and future of Bruce Wayne's vast fortune. And to accomplish his goal, he has decided to enlist the services of one of Bruce Wayne's closest friends — the aforementioned Silver St. Cloud — by whatever means necessary. One of very few "civilians" to have learned the Dark Knight's true identity, will Silver be able to protect the greatest secret of the man she loves? BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132 is edited by Andrew Helfer. It arrives in comic-book stores June 7 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM By night, he patrols a 19th-century Gotham City beset by murderous madmen as the Bat-Man. By day, psychologist Bruce Wayne runs Arkham Asylum, attempting to cure the villains and psychopaths he himself has captured in THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM, a remarkable Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot that offers a powerfully evocative look at the Dark Knight and his greatest foes. Written by Alan Grant (BATMAN/DEMON: A TRAGEDY) with dazzling, intricately designed artwork and cover by Alcatena (WEIRD WAR TALES SPECIAL, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT ANNUAL), THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM portrays a hero and setting different from any previously seen in the chronicles of the Batman. In addition to Batman, Robin and Alfred, Grant and Alcatena present hallucinatory — and profoundly affecting — visions of Two-Face, Poison Ivy, Killer Croc, and the Ventriloquist, offering cutaway views into the dementia that drive them to behave as they do. But no visions are more disturbing than those of the Joker — whose encounter with the Bat-Man nearly shatters the hero — and the Scarecrow, who unites Arkham's most demented inmates in an uprising that presents the Bat-Man with his greatest challenge. THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM is a 48-page book in the Prestige Format. Edited by Joey Cavalieri, it arrives in comic-book stores June 21 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Frank Miller in the Fourth World ORION #3 From the start, the ongoing ORION series has proven that writer/artist Walter Simonson has a keen mastery of the characters that populate the "Fourth World" created by comics legend Jack Kirby. But that's not to say that Simonson is the only person capable of handling those iconic figures and, beginning with ORION #3, the magnanimous Simonson begins sharing the spotlight in backup features written by him and others and illustrated by some of the rest of the best artists the comic-book field has to offer. And to start things off right, the backup story in ORION #3 is drawn by none other than Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Sin City, 300)! The 6-page story tells the incredible, not-for-the-faint-of-heart story of Orion's fierce and horrifying birth, revealing details of Orion's mother Tigra's treachery against Darkseid and Darkseid's own, unforgettable revenge against mother and son alike. Future issues are planned that will feature other stories of Orion and his fellow New Gods, illustrated by an array of artists that includes Dave Gibbons, Howard Chaykin, Erik Larsen, and many more! ORION is an ongoing series edited by Joey Cavalieri. Issue #3 arrives in comic- book stores June 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ROBIN: FLYING SOLO TP After a falling-out with the Dark Knight results in Tim Drake's being barred from the Batcave, Batman's sidekick goes it alone in ROBIN: FLYING SOLO, a new trade paperback reprinting ROBIN (current series) #1-6 and SHOWCASE '94 #5-6. These pivotal issues reveal a new, more independent side of Tim Drake as he learns to balance the demands of his personal life with those of his other identity as a costumed adventurer. Written by Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, BIRDS OF PREY) with art by pencillers Tom Grummett and Phil Jimenez and inkers Ray Kryssing, Scott Hanna, Bruce Patterson, Romeo Tanghal, and Peter Gross, FLYING SOLO features villains Cluemaster and the Electrocutioner and Robin's fellow crimefighters Batman, the Huntress and the Spoiler. ROBIN: FLYING SOLO is a 176-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores June 28 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. The hero within gets out! BRASS One of the most distinctive heroes in the WildStorm Universe returns in BRASS, an explosive 6-issue miniseries that brings the one-man fighting force back with a vengeance, reinventing the character for the 21st century. Written by John Arcudi (JLA: SUPERPOWER, MAJOR BUMMER), with art by Carlos D'Anda (DIVINE RIGHT: THE ADVENTURES OF MAX FARADAY) and BRASS originator Richard Bennett (who provides the covers), BRASS #1 reintroduces Hershel Goldstein, a man who is decidedly unheroic. Not terribly bright, not particularly ambitious, Hershel wanders through life, never managing to hold down even the most menial of jobs for very long. Blaming others for his problems every chance he gets, he could charitably be described as a whiner, a misfit, and a lazy bum. In other words: a loser. Except, of course, when there's trouble. There's a hero inside Hershel Goldstein, and we mean literally inside him. This hero is a giant cyborg that can level an enemy fleet all by himself, loving every second of the carnage. The cyborg is named Brass, and he's everything Hershel is not: a fighter who welcomes any challenge, a winner in every sense of the word. But what is the secret of his surprising transformation? Could whatever it is that changes Hershel Goldstein into a one-man army be a worse threat than anything Brass has ever faced? By the time it's all over, the fate of more than one world will be decided, and BRASS will leave a permanent mark on the WildStorm Universe. This project is supported with house ads. BRASS is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by John Layman. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. "Planet DC" Annuals JLA ANNUAL #4 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART AND COVER BY STEVE SCOTT AND HECTOR COLLAZO In stores June 14. The first "Planet DC" Annual introduces a mysterious new heroine from Turkey: the Janissary! When a rogue General unleashes an ancient evil in Ankara, the JLA rushes to the scene to do battle with the demon Iblis and his fire genies. But they soon find that they'll need the Janissary's help to defeat the magical menace before the Ottoman Empire rises again to claim the land where East meets West. Plus: a backup story revealing the Janissary's exciting origin — including how she received her enchanted scimitar and book of spells! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY MIKE DEODATO AND JOHN STANISCI; COVER BY MATT HALEY AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores June 21. Batman guests in the first Annual to star the all-new Batgirl! When a young Indian actor is kidnapped from the streets of Gotham City, Batgirl and the Dark Knight travel to India to solve the mystery, but find more than they bargained for in the shapeshifting form of Aruna, a metahuman who is also looking for the boy, and is unwilling to let anything — or anyone — deter her. Plus: a backup story revealing Aruna's origin, including how the fates — and the god Brahma — dealt this new heroine a strange hand. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* SUPERMAN ANNUAL #12 WRITTEN BY OSCAR PINTO, FRANCISCO HAGHENBECK AND BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 28. Superman needs the help of a trio of new super-heroes to save Mexico — and the entire world — from a mystical threat! When the Man of Steel heads to Mexico to battle the combined mystic energies of the entire world, will local super-heroes Acrata, El Muerto and Iman be enough to turn the tide? or will their strange combination of science and mysticism be a cure that's worse than the disease? Plus, a backup story reveals the real story of the mysterious new champions — or at least as close to real as a WGBS reporter can get! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50* DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS KINGDOM COME #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 28. Superman must confront the ultra-violent world of super-beings spawned since his retirement in this reprint of the first issue of one of the most popular miniseries of the 1990s. Recalling the debut of KINDOM COME, retailer Roger Ash of Westfield Comics in Middleton, WI, notes that "Waid and Ross combined their talents in a project that's as stunning now as it was when I first read it." Note: There are no plans to reprint the later issues of the miniseries as MILLENNIUM EDITIONs. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95* STAR OF THE MONTH THE KINGDOM TP WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JOHN BEATTY in stores June 28. Timed to coincide with the MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting KINGDOM COME #1, this handsome collection reprints the miniseries and one-shots that served as a follow-up to KINGDOM COME and introduced the concept of Hypertime to the DC Universe. (STAR 10350) SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $14.95 ************************ SUPERMAN #75 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART AND COVER BY JURGENS AND BRETT BREEDING In strores June 7. Reprinting "The Death of Superman," one of the most famous comic books of the modern age. This historic issue features the all-splash-page battle between Superman and the mindless beast known as Doomsday. Scott Oliver of BSI Comics in Metarie, LA, recalls that "when several hundred people line up outside your door just to get a copy of an issue, you know it's a big deal." Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN (1ST SERIES) #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON; ART AND COVER BY HARRY G. PETER In stores June 14. This 1942 title was the first issue devoted exclusively to the Amazon Princess and features a detailed retelling of her origin as well as that of her entire Amazon race. Retailer Joe Field of Flying Colors Comics in Concord, CA, notes that "This was the first comic title named for a female hero and thus a milestone in the progressive march for all women in the U.S." FC, 64 PG. $3.95* STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN SECRET FILES #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores June 14. Reoffered in conjunction with the WONDER WOMAN #1 MILLENNIUM EDITION, this handsome Special features the latest information on the modern-day Amazon Princess. (STAR 09302) FC, 48 PG. $4.95 ************************* WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #71 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY ALVIN SCHWARTZ AND VARIOUS; ART BY CURT SWAN, STAN KAYE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WIN MORTIMER In stores June 21. The third MILLENNIUM EDITION to be selected by online voting! Because readers at www.dccomics.com demanded it: the first story to feature Batman and Superman exchanging identities, which began the decades-long tradition of team-ups between the characters in the pages of WORLD'S FINEST. Plus, backup stories featuring Green Arrow and Tomahawk! "A good companion to the millennium edition of SUPERMAN [first series] #76," observes retailer Carl Bonasera of All-American Comic Shops in Chicago, IL, adding "and hard to find, too." Go to www.dcomics.com to vote on future MILLENNIUM EDITION choices. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN & SUPERMAN ADVENTURES: WORLD'S FINEST WRITTEN BY PaUL DINI; ART BY JOE STATON AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BRUCE TIMM In stores June 21. This award-winning reoffered animated-style one-shot adapts the first meeting between Superman and Batman. Prestige Format. (STAR 06975) FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ************************ DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132 WRITTEN BY ARCHIE GOODWIN AND JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY ROGERS AND JOHN CEBOLLERO In stores June 7. A new foe and a familiar but unexpected friend arrive in Gotham City in Part 1 of the 5- part "Siege." For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: STRANGE APPARITIONS TP WRITTEN BY STEVE ENGLEHART AND LEN WEIN; ART BY MARSHALL ROGERS, WALTER SIMONSON, TERRY AUSTIN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ROGERS AND AUSTIN In stores June 7. This handsome trade paperback featuring the first appearances of Bruce Wayne's girlfriend Silver St. Cloud is reoffered to coincide with her return in the pages of BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #132. (STAR 10323) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $12.95 ************************* DETECTIVE COMICS #747 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY WILLIAM ROSADO, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL, AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 14. The GCPD's Renee Montoya takes the spotlight as a surprise delivery of flowers on her birthday leads her to a mystery and to face the last person in the world she ever expected — much less wanted — to see again. Plus, the present-day science-fiction series "The Jacobian" (written by Jordan B. Gorfinkel with art by Jeff Johnson and Aaron Sowd) continues as would-be killers become allies and friends become liabilities when Jacob goes to the land of Mahajaria in search of a mysterious woman's missing husband. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #6 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY PAUL RYAN, JOHN PAUL LEON AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 21. It's a great day for Gotham's fences when a large section of the Gotham Bank and Trust's vault of safety-deposit boxes — previously thought lost in the quake — resurfaces and is quickly looted. Initially willing to leave the case to the GCPD, the Dark Knight agrees to look into it after being begged by a distraught Oracle. What could have been taken from the box belonging to the former Batgirl that is causing such distress? Don't miss this amazing revelation about Oracle's past! Plus, a black- and-white backup story written by Walter Simonson with art by John Paul Leon. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN #580 WRITTEN BY LARRY HAMA; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores June 28. Orca faces Batman in the watery depths in Part 2 of a thrilling 3-part story! Her heart is in the right place, but will Orca's brazen actions force Batman to side with evil heiress Camille Baden- Smythe? And what can the Dark Knight do to stop a villain whose abilities let her thrive in an environment he can barely survive? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #67 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY ROGER ROBINSON AND JAMES PASCOE In stores June 14. Jean Paul's search for his mother takes him to Africa in his first mission without Batman's instruction in over a year! But Lilhi has her own plans for Jean Paul and sends her Azrael to stop him! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATGIRL #5 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores June 7. After the events of last issue, Batgirl struggles to regain her full array of fighting skills in time to prevent a hunted psychic from being killed by the assassin named Ezra. Meanwhile, Batman's quest to discover the truth about Batgirl's past leads him right into the sights of another hired killer: David Cain, Batgirl's father. Look for BATGIRL ANNUAL #1 elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: DARK VICTORY #9 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY TIM SALE In stores June 21. The final act begins with a Father's Day look at two heroes — Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson — whose lives were forever changed by the murders of their parents. Witness the stories of Batman's and Robin's first nights as orphans in Wayne Manor. FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 13) $2.95* BATMAN: FORTUNATE SON SC WRITTEN BY GERARD JONES; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA In stores June 7. The generation gap opens wide between Batman and Robin in the softcover edition of the surprising graphic novel. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #27 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY RICK BURCHETT AND BEATTY In stores June 7. A popular college professor of law who teaches a class on organized crime is in jail for the murder of a known mob boss. Has the professor stepped over the line and become judge, jury and executioner? Or is he being framed by a new player on the mob scene in Gotham? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: IT'S JOKER TIME #2 WRITTEN BY BOB HALL; ART AND COVER BY HALL In stores June 28. A Prestige miniseries finds the Clown Prince of Crime being psychoanalyzed on live television! As the Joker enthralls both the studio and the home television audience with a tale of love, betrayal, treachery and reincarnation, Batman tries desperately to learn where the broadecast is originating. The Dark Knight's goal: to save the lives of those who are preventing him from finding out what he needs to know FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95 BATMAN BEYOND #10 WRITTEN BY HILARY J. BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY RONNIE DELCARMEN In stores June 28. What's the connection between the new and improved Golem robot terrorizing Gotham City and a young autistic boy? Batman races against time to put an end to the menace of the Golem with the relationship between a father and son hanging in the balance. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; ART AND COVER BY ALCATENA ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 21. At the end of the 19th century, psychologist Bruce Wayne attempts to cure the inmates he brings in by night as the Bat-Man. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN VILLAINS SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 21. This reoffers Special showcases the Dark Knight's greatest foes, among them several featured in THE BATMAN OF ARKHAM. (STAR 08204) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 ************************* BATMAN/HUNTRESS: CRY FOR BLOOD #3 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART AND COVER BY RICK BURCHETT In stores June 14. The miniseries revealing the secrets of the Huntress continues! The Huntress's last hope for surviving long enough to find the person framing her lies with the Question...and Richard Dragon, the only person who can dig deep enough to find the demons plaguing Helena Bertinelli's soul. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #20 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE In stores June 14. Part 2 of the 4-part "The Hunt for Oracle" crossover with NIGHTWING! While Black Canary faces off against the combined skill of Lady Vic and Brutale, Nightwing escapes the torture chamber of the Painmakers with a little help from the traitor in Blockbuster's camp. Meanwhile, Blockbuster is in hot pursuit of Oracle with the help of cyber-hackers Giz and Mouse; Stallion is sent to Gotham City in search of Oracle's headquarters; and Nite-Wing makes a move that will destroy his partnership with Nightwing. Continued in NIGHTWING #46. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* NIGHTWING #46 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GREG LAND AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY LAND AND KARL STORY In stores June 21. Robin guest-stars in Part 3 of the 4-part "The Hunt for Oracle" crossover with BIRDS OF PREY! Nightwing joins up with Alfred and Robin as the three race against time to get to Oracle before Blockbuster does. However, they have to tangle with Killdevil, the assassin on a bike, and he doesn't like to take prisoners. Meanwhile, Oracle manages to stay two steps ahead of Blockbuster which is also one step too far ahead of Black Canary! "The Hunt for Oracle" concludes in next month's BIRDS OF PREY #21. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* CATWOMAN #83 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART AND COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 28. Batman and Commissioner Gordon guest star as the siege at the woman's prison is about to boil over into a full-scale riot. With the fleeing feline nowhere to be found, Bats and the Commish follow a deadly trail of clues, determined to bring the now-wanted-for-murder kitty cat down once and for all. Little does anyone realize that Catwoman's not alone...in fact, she's got some very deadly company, and Gordon is about to become the first of many to learn that having Catwoman as an enemy is a very painful thing indeed! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ROBIN #79 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores June 21. Green Arrow guest stars! Two have already fallen at the hands of the demon Arrakhat, and now only Robin and special guest starGreen Arrow stand between him and the Rhafi, Tim's roommate and the spiritual/political leader of a foreign country. It's manic action, laugh-out-loud hijinks and teenaged fun as our heroes tussle with a demon from another realm! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ROBIN: FLYING SOLO TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT, PHIL JIMENEZ, RAY KRYSSING, SCOTT HANNA, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND HANNA In stores June 28. After a falling-out with the Dark Knight, Tim Drake goes it alone in stories reprinted from ROBIN #1-6 and SHOWCASE '94 #5-6. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN: A DEATH IN THE FAMILY TP — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY JIM STARLIN; ART AND COVER BY JIM APARO AND MIKE DECARLO In stores June 28. A new edition of the popular collection of the issues that saw the death of the Dark Knight's partner in his war on crime! With higher production values than the original trade-paperback edition, this volume reprints BATMAN #426-429, the historic storyline that saw Robin Jason Todd die as the result of readers' phone calls. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #159 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, PAUL PELLETIER AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND SMITH In stores June 7. Green Lantern guest-stars in a spacefaring issue! To make sure he's okay after last month's "Critical Condition," Superman enlists Green Lantern to help put him through his paces. But the checkup, conducted in the void of space (in sequences illustrated by former GL artist Paul Pelletier), the two soon find themselves fighting for their lives against Maxima and Massacre. And that's far from the worst threat our heroes are going to face. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #581 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY MIKE MILLER AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY SEAN CHEN AND BRETT BREEDING In stores June 14. Adversary returns to plague the Man of Steel, while Lex Luthor makes a startling announcement. Plus, the mysterious Thorn appears in the revamped Metropolis, and Prankster has his eye on her. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #103 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY TOM RANEY AND TIM TOWNSEND In stores June 21. Supergirl and Aquaman guest in a tumultuous issue! What crisis is too big for both Superman and Supergirl to handle? Learn the answer as a great storm threatens Metropolis, one that may be far more ominous than it seems. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ACTION COMICS #768 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY ROULEAU AND TERRY AUSTIN In stores June 28. The Marvel Family guest-stars as Mary and Freddy (two of the Captains Marvel, 'natch) ask Superman's help in rescuing the Original Captain Marvel, but Superman will pay dearly in the attempt. Meanwhile, Lois tries to track down the villain that nearly killed her husband with Kryptonite. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART AND COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND JOE RUBINSTEIN REALWORLDS. In store June 7. A teenager's Superman tattoo forever alters his life in a Prestige Format one-shot from the writer and penciller of SUPERMAN, INC. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN, INC. WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART AND COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND MARK FARMER ELSEWORLDS. In store June 7. The Last Son of Krypton grows up ignorant of his heritage — and his super- powers — and becomes a global celebrity in a surprising Elseworlds tale from the writer and penciller of REALWORLDS: SUPERMAN. (STAR 10335) FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 ************************* SUPERBOY #77 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT, MARK BAGLEY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND KESEL In stores June 21. Being stuck in outer space is the worst time for Superboy's powers to have spaced out — and now his new abilities are all that stand between him and eternal imprisonment at the hands of Kossak the Slaver! Meanwhile, the Guardian and Heat Wave must put their differences aside to stop Dabney Donovan's latest genetic disaster — a killer who may have been cloned from the DNA of Jack the Ripper! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERGIRL #47 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 28. In pursuit of the Carnivore, Supergirl goes up against virtually everyone she's ever fought...and boy, is she ever losing this battle! And even if Linda Danvers can somehow withstand the assault on her mind and body, she won't be in any shape to handle the shocking news she's about to hear! Look for Supergirl in the pages of SUPERMAN/GEN13 #3, offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #46 WRITTEN BY S.C. BURY; ART BY NEIL VOKES AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores June 14. An unforgettable tale of the Man of Steel! Alone, friendless and without his memory, Superman is forced to seek shelter in a hostile and unfamiliar town: Smallville. What's going on here? 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 June 28. The meeting comic-book audiences and animation lovers have demanded for decades continues! Elmer Fudd has the powers of Superman, and when he goes up, up and away, Bugs gets pulled along for the ride! All the Looney Tunes are making their way into the DC Universe thanks to the Do-Do and Mxyzptlk and only Superman stands a chance of keeping the universes apart! But how can he do it with the powers of Elmer Fudd? This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50* SUPERMAN VS. PREDATOR #2 WRITTEN BY DAVID MICHELINIE; ART AND COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores June 21. Superman faces a strange — and deadly — visitor from another planet as the 3-issue miniseries continues! His powers greatly reduced by an alien virus, the Man of Steel must stop the carrier of the plague — the Predator — as well as a maniac who threatens to wipe out a huge chunk of the population! Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $4.95* SUPERMAN/GEN13 #3 WRITTEN BY ADAM HUGHES; ART AND COVER BY LEE BERMEJO AND JOHN NYBERG In stores June 7. The super-powered case of mistaken identity concludes in an extra-length issue featuring a variant cover by J. Scott Campbell and Tom McWeeney! The amnesiac Fairchild has been doing her best to fill the role as Supergirl while Superman and her GEN13 teammates struggle to catch up with her. But things get really complicated when the real Supergirl shows up! Can Metropolis survive the confrontation between two Girls of Steel? Find out in the fun-filled, oversized conclusion of the most unlikely crossover of the year! Note: 1 in 4 copies of SUPERMAN/ GEN13 #2 feature a variant cover by J. Scott Campbell and Tom McWeeney. FC, 40 PG. (3 OF 3) $3.50* SUPERMEN OF AMERICA #6 WRITTEN BY FABIAN NICIEZA; ART AND COVER BY DOUG BRAITHWAITE AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 7. Guest-star Superman and Metropolis's newest heroes face the ultimate challenge as the miniseries concludes! Maximum has been granted the unlimited power of the old JLA villain called the Unimaginable (whose first appearance is reprinted in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES Volume 6 — solicited this month). Now which of his teammates will take the responsibility of bringing him down before his absolute power corrupts him absolutely? Can even the Man of Steel turn the tide? Or is someone more powerful than even Superman going to have to give a hand? FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50* DC UNIVERSE AQUAMAN #70 WRITTEN BY DAN JURGENS; ART BY GORDON PURCELL AND CLAUDE ST. AUBIN; COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores June 21. By conquering Cerdia, Atlantis has gained a permanent surface presence in the DC Universe...providing Aquaman can get the Cerdian people to accept their new status as Atlantean citizens. But that task may prove impossible, as dissident factions plan to destroy the new alliance! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* CREATURE COMMANDOS #4 WRITTEN BY TIMOTHY TRUMAN; ART BY SCOT EATON AND RAY KRYSSING; COVER BY EATON AND TRUMAN In stores June 14. Listen up — because we're only gonna tell you this once! The Creature Commandos of Project M have successfully D-Gated to the primary drop zone on Terra Arcana! Their objective: Take out the warlord Saturna and his allies in the confederated Dimensions. Now this is where the going gets tough. And when the going gets tough, it's time for the tough to kick some interstellar butt. You copy? Then we're good to go. Lock and load! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 8) $2.50 THE FLASH #163 WRITTEN BY PAT MCGREAL; ART BY RON LIM AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY STEVE LIGHTLE In stores June 28. A mysterious villain from Linda's past threatens both her and Wally — as well as four members of the JLA! Is there any way the Flash can rescue everyone in the space of a single heartbeat? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* GREEN LANTERN #127 WRITTEN BY JAY FAEBER; ART AND COVER BY RON LIM AND JOHN BEATTY In stores June 7. Is it a match made in heaven...or in hell? Effigy and Killer Frost tear up the Adirondacks with a little fire and ice as they celebrate the fact that opposites attract. Green Lantern steps in to restore law and some semblence of order while trying to figure out how to break up this disasterously deadly duo forever. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: EMERALD KNIGHTS TP WRITTEN BY RON MARZ AND CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, TERRY AUSTIN AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BANKS AND AUSTIN In stores June 7. This thrilling reoffered collection features the time-twisted teaming of today's GL, Kyle Rayner, with Silver Age GL Hal Jordan. (STAR 08465) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $12.95 ************************ GREEN LANTERN 80-PAGE GIANT #3 WRITTEN BY SCOTT BEATTY; ART BY GRAHAM NOLAN, AARON LOPRESTI, JOYCE CHIN, MIKE LILY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores June 21. A corps of artists joins writer Scott Beatty for a triple-length action-packed adventure of Green Lantern Kyle Rayner! What starts as just another day for the JLA turns into chaos when Kyle and Orion get into some trouble during an emergency drill that ruins sections of the Watchtower. One Boom Tube ride later and our heroes are on Darkseid's Apokolips. In the heart of Armagetto, our heroes encounter Sewer Rats, Manhunters, Dwarves, and evil scientists as Darkseid tries to take the universe by storm with the aid of Green Lantern's Power Battery. Helping Scott Beatty tell the tale of "A Lantern Against the Dark" are artists Graham Nolan, Aaron Lopresti, Joyce Chin, Mike Lily, Mike Docherty, Grant Miehm, Mark Pennington, Steve Mitchell, Stephen Baskerville, Steven Bird, and others. FC, 80 PG. $5.95 HITMAN #52 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores June 28. Concluding the 2-part "Superguy," revealing the origin of Six-Pack and the slightly deranged superteam known as Section Eight! The Many-Angled Ones, the science-demon tyrants that rule among the gaps of Hell, have only one desire: an Earth of screaming dead with a billion souls to swallow, a planet wreathed in torment, ringed by despair! Six-Pack and Section Eight take on the bad guys in a senses-shattering climax that will shock and surprise everyone, including Tommy and Natt! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #17 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY JASON ORFALAS AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores June 14. "One Hundred Years of Solitude" finds our time-twisting hero in the weirdest romantic triangle imaginable, competing for Beth's affections with his own future self! Will Beth stick with the sweet, naive Tyler, or fall for the smooth, more "mature" moves of Future Ty? Also this issue, Hourman journeys to his "Century of Solitude" (an isolated block of time in which everyone and everything is devoted to Hourman) and we see the mysterious arrival of the all-new...Hourdog! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #63 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND JOHN STOKES; COVER BY VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 14. Impulse's mentor must rely on young Bart Allen to survive in Part 2 of the 7-part "Mercury Falling!" Bart's rapidly improving in maturity and focus, but will the change come fast enough to save Max Mercury from the Speed Force and to rescue Alabama's governor from the Fog Prince? Look for action figures of Impulse and Max in the DC DIRECT section of this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #44 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY HOWARD PORTER AND DREW GERACI In stores June 28. Ra's al Ghul's master plan takes a fearsome toll on the world in Part 2 of the 4-part "Tower of Babel!" Gripped by a mysterious malady that has destroyed all communication on Earth, the world enters an even greater state of panic as speech begins to fade into unintelligble gibberish. Meanwhile, the heroes of the JLA continue to fall victim to clever attacks tailored specifically to their individual powers! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* STAR OF THE MONTH JLA/WILDC.A.T.S: CRIME MACHINE WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND KEVIN CONRAD In stores June 28. This reoffered Special features an exciting teaming of the greatest heroes of the DC and WildStorm Universes. (STAR 06687) FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 ************************ JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY, BERNARD SACHS, FRANK GIACOIA, JOE GIELLA, AND SID GREENE; COVER BY SEKOWSKY In stores June 28. Some of the greatest tales of the Silver Age JLA are collected in a handsome hardcover volume reprinting JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41-47 and #49-50. (Issue #48 was a reprint of issues already featured in this Archive series.) For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 JSA #13 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores June 21. "The Hunt for Extant" begins as the JSA finally goes after the man who murdered the original Hourman, Doctor Mid-Nite and the Atom during the cataclysmic ZERO HOUR. The chase leads the JSA through a quickly unraveling time stream to the ends of the universe itself in an issue guest- starring Metron of the New Gods, as well as the original Star-Spangled Kid, Sylvester Pemberton. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LAZARUS FIVE #2 WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY, TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER; ART BY DUSTY ABELL AND JIM ROYAL; PAINTED COVER BY HARRIS In stores June 28. The gripping miniseries continues! Dark suspicions and even darker truths come to light as we delve into the shadowy past of Lazarus Five team member Hank the Swede. Hank's knowledge of the loathsome Decayed Ones reveals how the creatures' deadly Ruling Class may finally succeed in taking the Earth for its own. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 ************************ Look for LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #31 — starring Wonder Woman — elsewhere in this section of Previews. ************************ LEGION LOST #4 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY PASCAL ALIXE AND LANNING; COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores June 7. The lost Legionnaires try to make the best of a bad situation, but Apparition can see through their brave fascades. Hopefully Brainy's attempt to rebuild the ship's drive can jump-start their journey home...provided it doesn't blow them up along the way! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 12) $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #21 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART BY TIMOTHY TRUMAN; COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores June 7. The Green Lantern Corps — including Hal Jordan's predecessor, Abin Sur — play a part in an issue that serves as a great introduction to the Manhunter from Mars! Illustrated by guest artist Timothy Truman (THE KENTS), the second of four stand-alone issues looking back at J'onn J'onzz's "Year One" on Earth finds the Manhunter caught in the middle between two power-ring-wielding foes. Which side will J'onn take? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ORION #3 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND FRANK MILLER; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores June 21. A backup feature written by Walter Simonson and illustrated by Frank Miller (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETRUNS, 300) highlights an explosive issue! In the lead story, the Suicide Jockeys are coming after Orion's mother, Tigra! Will Orion's revenge be swift and terrible? Plus, the first of a series of backup stories by Simonson and other writers and artists — in this case the aforementioned Frank Miller — reveals the story of Orion's fierce and horrifying birth, his mother's treachery against Darkseid and Darkseid's own unforgettable revenge. For more information, see the feature article. Look for ORION in the pages of GREEN LANTERN 80-PAGE GIANT #3, offered elsewhere in this issue of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 RELATIVE HEROES #6 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY GUICHET AND AARON SOWD In stores June 14. It's the can't-be-missed wild conclusion! The Weinbergs have fought supervillains, outrun Child Protective Services, met a handful of super-heroes, and trekked across the country from Berkeley to Metropolis in a Winnebago. Now there's nothing left for them to do but mourn their parents and decide their destiny! FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.50 STARMAN #68 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores June 7. Loose ends all come together as the "Grand Guignol" nears its finale! Culp's mysterious past and his grand, dark plan for Jack Knight and Opal City come to light in an issue featuring appearances by most of the series' roster of characters. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS AND S.T.R.I.P.E. #13 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART AND COVER BY LEE MODER AND DAN DAVIS In stores June 14. The climactic battle with the Dragon King pits the Star-Spangled Kid against her step- father S.T.R.I.P.E. to save the youth of Blue Valley and the world! Also: Courtney's past comes a-knocking and there's news of another new arrival heading for the Dugan household! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #18 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER AND DEVIN GRAYSON; ART BY ADAM DEKRAKER AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores June 21. Part 2 of the Titans' 3-part space saga! Now that the Titans realize they're backing the wrong side by allying themselves with Starfire's people, what can they do? Making matters worse, Tempest has fallen into enemy hands, and the only way he can save his teammates is by making the ultimate sacrifice! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN #159 WRITTEN BY ERIC LUKE; ART BY MATTHEW CLARK AND TOM SIMMONS; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores June 28. Many plot threads developed in the last few months are resolved as the WonderDome is brought to Earth as an embassy of peace. Diana sets her sights on the future, getting her life in perspective for the next phase of her career. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ************************ Look for a MILLENNIUM EDITION reprinting the Golden Age WONDER WOMAN #1 (1st series) elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. ************************ LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #31 WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER PRIEST; ART BY KARL WALLER AND MARK MCKENNA; PAINTED COVER BY MARK TEXIERA In stores June 21. Superman guests in Part 2 of a 3-part Wonder Woman tale revealing her connection to the Golden Age Fury! Wonder Woman visits Paradise Island to question Hippolyta about the legitimacy of Fury's claims, but Fury won't take "no" for an answer. And neither will the leader named Alcmaeon, who wants merely one night with Diana in exchange for ending a brutal conflict. Will discussing the matter with Superman change the Amazon Princess' fateful decision? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* YOUNG JUSTICE #22 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON, TODD DEZAGO, BRIAN K. VAUGHAN, AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY PATRICK ZIRCHER, TODD NAUCK, LARY STUCKER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY DEZAGO AND KEVIN CONRAD In stores June 7. A special issue looks at a day in the lives of DC's youngest heroes! Robin goes to Nightwing for some advice on leading a crazy team (written by Chuck Dixon with art by Patrick Zircher and Norm Rapmund); Impulse convinces Secret to help find new powers for Superboy, whether the Teen of Steel wants them or not (written by Todd Dezago with art by Todd Nauck and Lary Stucker); Wonder Girl and Artemis resolve some issues about the young heroine's training, Amazon-style (written by Brian K. Vaughan with art by Scott Kolins and Dan Panosian); and Red Tornado ponders if he's of any help to YJ (written by Jay Faerber with art by Coy Turnbull and Rodney Ramos). FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE DREAMER SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores June 7. DC's reprints of The Will Eisner Library continue with this unforgettable 1986 graphic novel that tells the story of a young man in the 1930s attempting to find work in the world of comic books: a world that was just then being born. B&W, 56 PG. SOFTCOVER BOOK $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DROPSIE AVENUE: THE NEIGHBORHOOD WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores June 28. This sweeping historical masterwork charts 500 years in the life of a New York neighborhood, the same neighborhood that served as the setting for Will Eisner's seminal graphic novel A CONTRACT WITH GOD AND OTHER TENEMENT STORIES. This edition was published by Kitchen Sink Press in 1995. Available quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 10029) SC, 8X11, 176PG, B&W $15.95 ************************ CARTOON NETWORK STARRING #12 WRITTEN BY ANDY MERRILL; ART BY C. MARTIN CROKER AND JIM MASSARA; COVER BY CROKER In stores June 21. There's big trouble on and off the set of Space Ghost: Coast-to-Coast! Space Ghost is desperate to look cool on camera, so desperate he's sent Zorak and Moltar to pick up the right outfit — in the cruiser! It's a day of destruction in "Phantom Cruisin'." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #12 WRITTEN BY BILL WRAY AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY MIKE MANLEY, WRAY, JOHN DELANEY, AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY AND ALBRECHT In stores June 28. For years, Dexter's dumped his failed experiments down the kitchen sink — but now they've come back to haunt him in "Protoplasm Man!" Plus, Dexter pits his brainpower against an unwanted tattoo in "Under Dexter's Skin." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #67 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM AND CRAIG BOLDMAN; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, LEO BATIC, HOWARD SIMPSON, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores June 7. Get a taste of the sportin' life, Looney-style, as Bugs becomes a wrestling Svengali and Foghorn competes with Dawg to make a home run king out of — Eggbert? And off the playing field, Tweety teaches Sylvester dental hygiene — sorta. FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #4 WRITTEN BY ABBY DENSON; ART BY STEPHANIE GLADDEN AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHILIP MOY AND DECARLO In stores June 21. The Girls go wild for a videogame sent by an anonymous fan…but don't realize that their every push of the button is causing real-life, giant-sized havoc! Is it "Game Over" for Townsville? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #37 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND RURIK TYLER; ART BY JOE STATON, CAMERON STEWART, DAVE HUNT AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores June 14. In "Bee Ball," the gang hunts some really strange killer bees — can they put the sting on these pests? Plus, a high-flying crone is putting a curse on Fred's favorite baseball team in "Witch Pitch." FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH THE BEST OF STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION® TP WRITTEN BY MICHAEL JAN FRIEDMAN AND JOHN DELANCIE; ART BY PABLO MARCOS, GORDON PURCELL, MATT HALEY, PETER KRAUSE, AND CARLOS GARZON; PAINTED COVER BY RUSSELL WALKS In stores June 14. Timed to coincide with the debut of the STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR miniseries from WildStorm, this reoffered trade paperback reprints several exciting stories from DC's titles based in the Next Generation universe. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #16 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY AND TREVOR SCOTT In stores June 28. The Authority must defend every nation in the world simultaneously as the 4-part "The Nativity" concludes! A superhuman arms race between the Americans and the Soviets raged in secret for almost forty years, with vast hangars filled with deranged, obedient overmen protecting every major city in the world. The threat only ended when the Berlin Wall was torn down, but has the past come back to haunt us? The carnage is unparalleled as the world's capitals are attacked by legions of super- soldiers. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY #1 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY MCCREA In stores June 21. Jenny Sparks' diary reveals how the ashes of StormWatch led to the creation of The Authority in a remarkable 5-issue miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. Note: 1 in every 4 copies of this issue features a variant cover by Bryan Hitch and Paul Neary. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 BRASS #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART BY CARLOS D'ANDA AND RICHARD BENNETT; COVER BY BENNETT In stores June 14. One of the most distinctive characters in the WildStorm Universe returns in an exciting new miniseries! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.50 COUNTDOWN #3 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY AARON LOPRESTI AND RANDY EMBERLIN In stores June 28. Four no-longer-normal humans try to learn the secret behind their transformation as the maxiseries continues. What would you do if you could be overwhelmingly persuasive with the merest thought? Tap explores those endless possibilities this issue. Meanwhile, as the newly super- powered would-be heroes get acquainted, USAF Captain Ben Randall tries to track down the bits of space debris that fell to Earth — leading him to some startling discoveries. And in outer space, we learn that Earth isn't the only planet on the chopping block. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 12) $2.50 CRIMSON #19 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 28. The dragons are in New York and they're bent on regaining their position as the only inhabitants of Earth...by eliminating all of humankind. Alex must fight them, but, fearing that his powers and experience won't be enough, he calls on some old "friends" and the luck of Saint George in an all-out attempt to save humanity. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #54 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY ED BENES AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores June 21. Fairchild powerless? This is the disaster that faces GEN13's (formerly) most powerful member. In an attempt to re-evaluate her standing with the team — and to find a possible cure for her current condition — Caitlin Fairchild journeys to where it all began: the remains of the I.O. facility that researched Project Genesis! What ghosts remain in its now deserted halls? Will Fairchild find the answers she seeks? And what are Grunge, Roxy, Sarah, and Bobby doing without her? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************** GEN13 meets the Man of Steel in SUPERMAN/ GEN13 #3, offered elsewhere in this section of Previews. ******************************** GEN-ACTIVE #2 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER, ANDY LANNING, DAN ABNETT, AND BEN RAAB; ART BY KAARRE ANDREWS, DUSTIN NGUYEN, SCOTT WILLIAMS, ANDREW PEPOY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY TERRY AND RACHEL DODSON In stores June 14. The second issue of WildStorm's high-octane anthology, featuring a variant cover by Jason Pearson (Body Bags)! Last issue's chance meeting with DV8 led to a painful and resounding defeat for the members of GEN13. This time around, Rainmaker and Burnout find themselves against the same adversaries (written by Jay Faerber with art by Kaare Andrews and Vince Russell) and the odds for their survival this time out are much, much worse. Plus, learn who's behind the mask of the mysterious new vigilante Jet (written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with art by Dustin Nguyen and Andrew Pepoy). And, a reckless Gen-Active learns the hard way what comes around goes around (written by Ben Raab with art by Scott Williams). Note: 1 out of every 2 copies of this issue features a variant cover by Jason Pearson. FC, 48 PG. $3.95 MOSTLY WANTED #2 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY ROBERTO FLORES AND MARK IRWIN; COVER BY FLORES AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores June 28. A crackerjack soldier and a nun-turned-outlaw turn a galactic government on its ear as the wild 4-issue miniseries continues. Functionary soldier Andi Mooncrest and space nun Sister Crenn have a problem — they've suddenly become the Galaxy's most wanted criminals, even though they've commited no crime! Behind it all is the iron fist of the Functionary, the menacing H'Yo X, who is determined to keep Andi and Crenn under his thumb. Can the two women stop hating each other long enough to figure out a way to escape? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 THE PATRIOTS #8 WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI AND JONATHAN PETERSON; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores June 28. This is it! The showdown between the Patriots and the radioactive Stealthers! It's all-out action as Tower Bridge becomes a raging battlefield, the fateful dividing line in determining the survival of Europe. As a result, it's now up to Zach Donovan and Rocky Boorman — teamed with super-powered spy Nigel Harrington — to use all the hi-tech firepower that International Operations can muster to stop the villainous leader Larsen. The only problem is he's already triggered his own powers and is 60 seconds and counting from taking out all of London in a nuclear blast! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY #11 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores June 14. Now bimonthly. Elijah Snow has been silent about his private conversation with William Leather since it happened. He has not spoken to anyone about it because he has been trying to work out what it all means. Now, he needs help — but he cannot trust Planetary. He must go to a man he met long ago, a man who understands secrets — the oldest living secret agent on Earth — to try and discover the truth about the Four, Planetary, and his own life. This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY JIMENEZ In stores June 21. The two most disparate teams in the WildStorm Universe collide in this Prestige one- shot. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 SPEED RACER: THE ORIGINAL MANGA VOLUME 1 TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TATSUO YOSHIDA; COVER BY ROBERT DEJESUS In stores June 21. Classic manga from the creator of Speed Racer — available in the United States for the first time in a decade — in a compact trade paperback (measuring 5 ¾” x 8 5/16”) retouched and re-lettered by WildStorm FX. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 5X8, 160PG, B&W $9.95 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE® — N-VECTOR #1 WRITTEN BY K.W. JETER; ART AND COVER BY TOBY CYPRESS AND JASON MARTIN In stores June 7. The first DS9 story to be set after the conclusion of the television series finds the station suffering from several seemingly unconnected crises. Can Kira learn what links them all together before it's too late? For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50* STEAMPUNK #5 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 28. The explosive first story arc of the newest series from CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS concludes! In an action-packed grand finale, Cole Blaquesmith finally embraces his responsibility to destroy Absinthe and leads the Underdwellers in a bloody revolt. While London burns and the Abbey Monsters attack, the fate of the revolution depends on Cole's ability to destroy the Soul-Stealing Machine. All this, plus a surprise revelation that'll knock your socks off!! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #12 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY TRAVIS CHAREST In stores June 7. The Wildcats go west as Spartan takes command! But can an indestructible alien android be trusted to change the world? Attend a funeral, see the new Halo Building, and check in with Voodoo and Maul in Miami...in an issue that sows the seeds for a tumultuous year ahead for the 'Cats! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS: STREET SMART HC WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST, RICHARD FRIEND AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CHAREST In stores June 14. A new cover by Travis Charest highlights this collection reprinting the first six issue of WILDCATS Volume 2. For more information, see the feature article. A trade-paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than November 2000. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WILDC.A.T.S: HOMECOMING TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY TRAVIS CHAREST, KEVIN MAGUIRE, RYAN BENJAMIN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CHAREST In stores June 14. Timed to coincide with the WILDCATS hardcover, this exciting trade paperback WILDC.A.T.S #21-27, written by Alan Moore and featuring artwork by WILDCATS Volume 2's Travis Charest and others. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $19.95 HOMAGE COMICS KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY VOLUME 2 #22 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON AND WILL BLYBERG; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores June 7. Another perspective on life in Astro City — this time from a soap-opera actor who plays a super-hero on TV. What happens when his big break moves him more and more into the world of heroes and villains? Featuring Samaritan, Honor Guard and more. This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************* Note: Due to its five-week shipping schedule, no issue of DISAVOWED is offered this month. Look for DISAVOWED #6 in the next issue of Previews. ************************* AMERICA'S BEST COMICS TOMORROW STORIES #8 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY HILLARY BARTA, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND MELINDA GEBBIE; COVER BY BAIKIE In stores June 7. Another glittering grab-bag of some of the most talked-about and exciting short features in comics! Melinda Gebbie's lovely Cobweb features some startlingly glamorous and suprisingly traditional super-hero action, while Rick Veitch's gaslit sleuth, Greyshirt, stars in an encounter with his femme fatale antagonist, the living jewel Lapis Lazuli. And whatever you do, don't forget the inspired and messy mania of Hilary Barta's sublime Splash Brannigan, or Jim Baikie's toweringly inane First American! This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 PROMETHEA STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER BASED ON DESIGNS BY J.H. WILLIAMS, III Advance-solicited; in stores September 27. America's foremost science-heroine stands tall in this storytelling statue that finds Promethea battling dark forces from the Immateria. This "dream that waking does not end" measures 7" h x 10" w and stands on a heavily detailed sculpted base. Retailers, please note: The PROMETHEA STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, STATUE $195.00 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #13 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 7. Dizzy's education continues in the streets of Paris in Part 2 of the 3-part "Parlez Kung Vous?" The world becomes a much bigger place for Dizzy as she learns more about Agent Graves' secret agenda — and the piece she represents in his puzzle — at the feet of the cynical expatriot Mr. Branch. There's something special about Dizzy, but, just to make sure, Mr. Branch is about to put her to a test...a test that could have deadly results. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ACCELERATE #1 WRITTEN BY RICHARD KADREY; ART AND COVER BY THE PANDER BROS. In stores June 28. Teens never meant to be born travel through the future world of Neo-L.A. in search of a "Great Escape" — a drug called Accelerate — in a remarkable new miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.95 BATTLEAXES #4 WRITTEN BY TERRY LABAN; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ALEX HORLEY In stores June 7. It's rough going for Hrotha, Freya and the other warrior women as they struggle to fight off the invading hordes of the Tengut army. Will the humble Skold be able to defeat the unworldly horror of the slimy Nolo Goth? Will Prince Alexis prove himself a warrior in battle or die in the attempt? Will Sigga ever stop whining? Read the exciting conclusion! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75 WRITTEN BY PETER GROSS; ART BY GROSS, RYAN KELLY AND BARBARA SCHULZ; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores June 21. Final issue. Following last issue's climactic confrontation among Tim, the Other and Barbatos, we jump 30 years into the future to see the consequences of Tim Hunter's actions. By selling one of his memories to the demon Barbatos, Tim lost his own soul, but now Barbatos finds himself possessed, as Tim fights back with a secret plan of his own. This issue wraps up all the plotlines from the first volume of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, setting the stage for the next chapter in Tim's life — his fantastic quest to become the greatest mage on earth. Tim returns later this year in a miniseries that finds Tim with new allies and enemies as he pursues his destiny, setting the stage for a whole new direction in a new regular series. (Consult future issues of Previews for more details.) MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: THE BURNING GIRL TP WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER AND PETER GROSS; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG AND GROSS; PAINTED COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores June 14. Tim Hunter and Molly O'Reilly get caught up in Hell's war with Faerie in a trade paperback reprinting THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #33-41. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: BINDINGS TP WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY GARY AMARO AND PETER GROSS; COVER BY CHARLES VESS In stores June 14. Reoffered to coincide with June's THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #75 and the THE BURNING GIRL trade paperback, this collection reprints issues #1-4 of the ongoing series. (STAR 00931) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $12.95 ************************* DEADENDERS #6 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND RICHARD CASE; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores June 21. Beezer and Sophie continue life on the lam at the mysterious bookshop owned by the disturbingly "helpful" Daniel, even as the deadly drug-dealer Dodge closes in on them. As Daniel's voyeuristic obsession with Sophie quickly evolves into overt actions, Sophie's response is a big surprise to everyone. Plus, a backup story focuses on Beezer's ultra-cute cousin and her own growing fixation with the rough-riding Hal. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DREAMING #51 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HØJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores June 21. Having survived a dangerous encounter with the Glamour Stone in The Dreaming, Maddy finds herself back in Manhattan...but things look very different. Now possessed of a magical "sight" that allows her to see simultaneously the world as we know it and the world as it really is, Maddy sees New York as a surreal landscape full of pitiful ghosts, beautiful ethereal fairies and terrifying monsters. Who says seeing is believing? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #151 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores June 28. Artist Marcelo Frusin (FLINCH, WEIRD WAR TALES SPECIAL) joins writer Brian Azzarello for Part 1 of the 6-part "Good Intentions." Released from prison, John Constantine discovers that an unseen hand has been pulling strings and making life very difficult for him. As he sets out to uncover the nature of the forces that have conspired against him, he experiences a different kind of danger as he goes hitchhiking. John has faced many monsters in his day, but none like the insidiously creepy ones that prowl America's highways. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER #1 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO, BRIAN AZZARELLO AND VARIOUS; ART BY TIM BRADSTREET, DAVE TAYLOR, STEVE DILLON, JOHN TOTLEBEN, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY PHIL HALE In stores June 14. An occasional series of one-shots profiling characters in VERTIGO's most popular titles begins with a look at HELLBLAZER's John Constantine. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER: ORIGINAL SINS TP WRITTEN BY JAIME DELANO; ART BY JOHN RIDGWAY AND ALFREDO ALCALA; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores June 14. Timed to coincide with the release of VERTIGO Secret Files: HELLBLAZER #1, this chilling trade paperback reprints issues #1-9 of the popular ongoing series. (STAR 00332) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 256PG, FC $19.95 ************************* LUCIFER #3 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores June 7. The first story arc starring Lucifer Morningstar comes to a startling conclusion. Having absorbed the Living Tarot Deck inside of her, wannabe magician Jill Presto has begun manifesting truly magical powers. Jill's new "act" has her dispensing swift and deadly vengence on a terrified audience. Lucifer finally forces the Deck to give him his "six-card-spread" reading...and now the devil learns that sometimes too much information is a dangerous thing. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MERCY WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY PAUL JOHNSON In stores June 21. Deep within his severed consciousness, a comatose man becomes aware of a mysterious being named Mercy in one of the first stand-alone titles published by VERTIGO. (STAR 01053) MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 PREACHER #64 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores June 7. Betrayals abound as Jesse confronts Cassidy in Part 6 of the 7-part "Alamo." As the two have a painful discussion of their fractured friendship, Tulip comes to know a new betrayal and Starr takes his relationship with Hoover and Featherstone to the next level. No one can escape their past...or their fate. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING TP — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY STEVEN BISSETTE AND JOHN TOTLEBEN In stores June 21. The first issues of Alan Moore's acclaimed run on SWAMP THING are collected in this new printing of the classic trade paperback reprinting SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #21-27. Included among these stories is "The Anatomy Lesson," the story that forever redefined the long-established character. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $19.95 SWAMP THING #4 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND JOE RUBINSTEIN; PAINTED COVER BY RICK BERRY In stores June 14. A major supporting player is introduced in Part 1 of the 3-part "Killing Time." As Tefé continues to search for her place in the world, she meets Pilate, an ex-sniper struggling to find a reason not to kill. Joining him in the hunt for a rogue lion running wild in a safari park, each must confront a shared reluctance towards taking lives. Also, more facets of Tefé's terrifying power come to light. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #35 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY ROBERTSON In stores June 14. Part 2 of the 3-part "Gouge Away." There's only one thing worse than a drunken, drug- abusing and half-mad journalist — and that's a drunken drug-abusing half-mad journalist who knows how to do his job and is out to destroy your life. This is Spider Jerusalem on the offensive: angry and blisteringly smart, one step ahead of the White House spin doctors, going all out to eviscerate the President himself. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #395 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 7. As the first blushes of summer begin to be felt, think of how delightful it will be to enjoy a tall cool glass of lemonade — or perhaps an iced tea, even — as you enjoy the latest issue of MAD in a hammock between two gently swaying palm fronds. This issue, learn about "Little Known Clauses Found in the Contracts of Some of Today's Biggest Sport Stars" and enjoy a delightful takeoff on the TV show Angel. If you don't have any palm fronds, read it on your sofa in front of the air conditioner. No air conditioner? Look, do whatever you want, okay? MAGAZINE, 48PG, B&W $2.99* MAD XL #4 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 14. More blasts from the past with Part 4 of the serialization of the long-out-of-print The MAD World of William M. Gaines. Also, Dick DeBartolo is profiled as "Writer of the Month." MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99* PARADOX PRESS REINVENTING COMICS SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores June 7. Writer/artist Scott McCloud returns to the "great debate" he began in UNDERSTANDING COMICS with a new volume exploring the ways the art and practice of comics are changing with the advent of the digital age. For more information, see the feature article. B & W, 256 PG. SOFTCOVER BOOK $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UNDERSTANDING COMICS SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores June 7. Timed to coincide with the release of REINVENTING COMICS, this reoffered softcover volume earned critical acclaim and generated tremendous controversy with its insights into "the world's most misunderstood art form." (STAR 09591) SC, 7X10, 224PG, B&W $19.95 DC DIRECT BAT-MITE SOFT TOY Pre-solicited; in stores October 4. One of DC DIRECT's first soft toys duplicates that Silver Age imp named Bat-Mite! Scheduled to return to prominence in the upcoming SUPERMAN: WORLD'S FUNNEST one-shot, Batman's biggest fan stands 7" tall with hands that can adhere to other soft toys or to his own hips. Look below for details of the other DC DIRECT SOFT TOY being offered this month: Death, from THE SANDMAN. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The BAT-MITE SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. SOFT TOY $14.95 DEATH SOFT TOY VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores October 4. Death's arrival can come in unexpected forms, but never as unexpected as this loveable soft toy, one of the first two released by DC DIRECT. Standing 7" tall, the Sandman's sister has rooted hair and a metallic ankh sewn into her top. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The DEATH SOFT TOY is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. FC, SOFT TOY $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DANGER GIRL CAP In stores June 28. The DANGER GIRL emblem is embroidered on this adjustable, brushed twill and suede constructed cap. (STAR 08946) CAP $20.95 ************************* BATMAN VAMPIRE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY KELLEY JONES ELSEWORLDS. Pre-solicited; in stores October 18. Based on the undead, Elseworlds Batman from the Kelley Jones-illustrated "Vampire trilogy" — BATMAN/DRACULA: RED RAIN, BATMAN: BLOODSTORM, and BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST — this haunting cold-cast porcelain statue captures the Darkest Knight of them all bursting from his grave. Meticulously sculpted by William Paquet based on Jones's designs, each statue comes packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The BATMAN VAMPIRE STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July- released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 DEATH ANKH PROP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores October 25. The emblem of Death of the Endless is reproduced in a beautiful wearable beveled pewter prop. Hanging from a fine black cord, this handsome ankh is inscribed on one side with the Neil Gaiman-written phrase "you get what anybody gets" on one side and that phrase's completion, "you get a lifetime," on the other. Packaged in a black gift box. Retailers, please note: The DEATH ANKH PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. PROP $89.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HELLBLAZER PIN ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS In stores June 28. Timed to coincide with the start of the new story arc in HELLBLAZER #151, this pin features a striking image of John Constantine as rendered by Sean Phillips (WILDCATS). (STAR 07675) PIN $7.95 ************************ IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 25. The most reckless youth in the DCU comes home in a Speed Force-powered action figure! Standing 5.75" tall, Bart Allen has eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and may be placed in a running position on a base featuring the Flash insignia. Max Mercury figure sold separately. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE 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 June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI MAX MERCURY ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 25. An action figure captures the "Zen Master of Speed!" Keeping a cranky, watchful eye on his young ward Impulse, the septuagenarian speedster stands 6.5" tall with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and may be placed in a running position on a base featuring the Flash insignia. Annoying young speedster sold separately. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: the MAX MERCURY ACTION FIGURE 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 June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI MISTER MIRACLE/BIG BARDA DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores October 11. An incredible 2-pack presents two of Jack Kirby's most dazzling "Fourth World" creations: the world's greatest escape artist and his Female Fury wife… plus a bonus figure! Scott Free — formerly of Apokolips, currently of Earth — stands 6 1/2" tall with eleven points of articulation (neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles) and comes wearing a removable soft vinyl cape. His wife, the statuesque Big Barda, stands 7" tall with seven points of articulation (shoulders, elbows, upper arms, and waist) comes with an Omega Rod she can grasp and wears a removable helmet and a non-removable cape. The happy couple comes packaged together in a striking collector's box with two pairs of white "areo-disks" that secure to the bottom of their feet. Each set also includes Mister Miracle’s diminutive pal, Oberon, who stands 3 ¼” tall with four points of articulation (shoulders and hips). Retailers, please note: The MISTER MIRACLE/BIG BARDA ACTION FIGURE SET 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 June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. death trap? FIGURE SET (X3) PI GREEN LANTERN (HAL JORDAN) MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY DARRYL BANKS Advance-solicited; in stores September 20. The sold-out Hal Jordan statue is recreated as the second of three mini-statues based on the Green Lanterns! Measuring 4 1/4" w x 2 1/4" d x 4 1/2" h, this carefully crafted statue joins the mini-statue of Kyle Rayner (offered in last month's Previews) and Alan Scott (to be offered later in 2000). Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN (HAL JORDAN) MINI-STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, MINI-STATUE $39.95 ROBIN/YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET BASED ON DESIGNS BY TODD NAUCK Advance-solicited; in stores September 6. The second of three statues of the heroes of Young Justice showcases the team's most serious member: Robin! Crouching on a rooftop, ready to fight evil, the cold-cast porcelain Boy Wonder stands 8 1/2" tall (including a 3" x 3 1/4" x 6") base designed to interlock with those of the already-solicited SUPERBOY and the soon-to-be-announced IMPULSE Young Justice statues. Retailers, please note: The ROBIN/YOUNG JUSTICE STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this issue of Previews. FC, STATUE $175.00 SUPERMAN SNOW GLOBE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Pre-solicited; in stores November 1. Superman descends from the sky to his classic Arctic Fortress of Solitude (complete with giant key) in an elegant snow globe! The globe stands 7" tall (including a sculpted, gold-painted base) with a 4 ¾” diameter, and features the cold-cast porcelain Man of Steel surrounded by white and gold particles of "snow," while the Fortress is etched onto the base. Each globe is packaged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN SNOW GLOBE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for July-released product, solicited in the next issue of Previews. FC, SNOW GLOBE $79.95 IMAGE COMICS BIG BANG COMICS #32 An Image Comic (W) Terrance Griep, Jr. (P) Tim Stiles (I) Bob Rivard Holy hole in the doughnut! It's high-camp hi-jinx this month as the Pink Flamingo attempts to cash in on the rock 'n roll craze by opening the Flamingo-A-Go-Go Club, in this tale from the Groovy 1960s! Has the Fuchsia Felon really gone straight? Join the Knight Watchman and the kid whiz Galahad as they attempt to find out the truth in "The Pink Flamingo's Really Gone Rebop Roost". b&w, 32pg $3.95 BLOOD LEGACY #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Matt Hawkins (co-W) Kerri Hawkins (P) Mark Pajarillo (C) Edwin Rosell Ryan's mesmerizing story continues to unfold as Dr. Susan Ryerson learns more and more about her mysterious patient. Plus, visions of the Battle of Agincourt haunt the geneticist so vividly that they seem real. But, Susan grows more unsettled when Ryan begins to tell her of the others, the elegant, beautiful and violent creatures who are Ryan's kind. Susan comes to realize with fear that Ryan may be running from more than just her past. FC, 32pg $2.50 CITY OF SILENCE #2 An Image Comic (W) Warren Ellis (A) Gary Erskine (C) D'Israeli & Laura DePuy There's a new game in the City Of Silence: a brand new science that needs silencing. The Silencers are following a trail of corpses and lies, hunting the city's biggest secret yet; and it's a dangerous trail, haunted by the mad ghost policemen of Necrolux, deranged pimps, and rivers that don't stay in one place... FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.50 CRIMSON PLAGUE #1 An Image Comic (S/A) George Pérez (C) Tom Smith/ Color Arts Something horrible has happened on MannaWorks 3. In one night the entire population of the prison mining colony on one of Jupiter's moons has been destroyed, all their bodies putrified into masses of red mush-- all dead except for a mysterious young woman with a ribbon of crimson in her long black hair. The same young woman who, five years later, is at the center of a series of similar bloody deaths on the Mars colony of MannaWorks 2. You see, DiNA: Simmons is no ordinary woman. Her blood is lethal to the touch. She bleeds, you die-- horribly and instantly, as a gang of would-be attackers learn all too well on the Martian settlement. And as dangerous as DiNA: is when attacked, that is not the most frightening part of her powers. No, it is during certain biological cycles that DiNA: Simmons is at her most deadly-- when the destructive toxins in her blood become an airborne virus-- capable of destroying an entire planet in a night-- a crimson plague for which there is no known cure-- and no escape. A crimson plague that is one step closer to reaching Earth. This special 64 page Gorilla Comics edition re-presents the original 32- page Event Comics premier issue with 16 brand new story pages, pin-ups, a photo gallery featuring the real-life models who comprise the cast, and more! Plus: An all-new exclusive prologue story to this month's other Gorilla launch: SECTION ZERO by Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett! FC, 64pg $2.95 DARKMINDS VOL. II #5 An Image Comic Created by Pat Lee (W) Ken Siu-Chong (P) Omar Dogan (I) Rob Armstrong (C) Jenn Chan "The Prize"—Neon calls on the help of the only agent whom he can trust to try and determine why a swarm of SIU S.W.A.T cyborgs seem intent on killing Reiko and anyone who gets in their way. However, Nagawa and Mai cannot offer any answers, only conjecture and more questions. Could this inexplicable cyborg behavior somehow be related to the copycat Paradox murders? And what interest do they have in Nakiko and Paradox's 'mother', Reiko Tetsunori? But before they can begin looking for solutions, the cyborgs reappear to claim their prize. FC, 32pg $2.50 THE DARKNESS #32 Top Cow Comics (W) Scott Lobdell (P) Brian Ching Who is it that has a nastier mean streak than Jackie? Who can make the most formidable of men wet their pants? Who looks like a vision of heaven but acts like a creature from hell? Her name is Capris, the one and only sister of Jackie Estacado, and she's out for blood! Learn how one of the most innocent of young girls became a one woman wrecking machine and how the sister of The Darkness prepared for her "Dark Days Ahead". FC, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN: DARKNESS #12 DARKNESS #13 DARKNESS #14 DARKNESS #15 DARKNESS #16 DARKNESS COLLECTED EDITIONS #1 DARKNESS COLLECTED EDITIONS #2 DARKNESS / BATMAN ********************* DEMONSLAYER VOL. II #3 An Image Comic (W/P) MARAT MYCHAELS (I) PIERRE ANDRE DERY (C) NEXT COLOR "Enter EBON"—Jaclyn's search for Michael has lead her to Ebon. But is he friend or foe and what repercussions will he have on Jaclyn's quest? Plus, the "ARRIVAL" draws ever closer! A can't miss chapter in the Demonslayer: Into Hell story arc as it comes to a dramatic conclusion and set's up the next chapter in the Demonslayer saga. Demonslayer is beautifully illustrated by Marat Mychaels and lavishly colored by Mark (SPAWN: DARK AGES) Nicholas. Get a glimpse at www.next-entertainment.com. DEMONSLAYER IT'S JUST GOOD. FC, 32pg $ 2.95 E.V.E PROTOMECHA #5 An Image Comic (W) Aron Lusen and Christian Lichtner (P) Ale Garza (I) Rick Ketchum (C) Liquid! With the clock winding down, E.V.E must complete her mission in order to save her father's life. There's only one problem, E.V.E and Gunner have been captured by the diabolical General Kasdan! Meanwhile, Crash still has a few tricks left up his sleeve, and he'll be pulling out all the stops to save Sam. The mysterious third target will also be revealed, but this time, E.V.E will be the one taking the punishment! Prepare for this climax building episode as Aron Lusen and Christian Lichtner (RISING STARS, Battle Chasers, X-Men) from award winning Liquid! Graphics, team up with the amazing talents of penciler, Ale Garza ( DV8, Generation X ). FC, 32pg $2.50 ECHO # 4 An Image Comic Created by Pat Lee and Ken Siu-Chong (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Long Vo, Saka and Charles Park "Desperate Times..."—In this issue Sho and his team must depend on their resourcefulness if they hope to escape a seemingly invulnerable opponent. After a sudden ambush, the team loses radio contact with Nina and Kesaga and finds itself captured and at the mercy of Alverez and his newly acquired Echoes. In their most desperate hour, the team is quickly running out of options and time. Another Echo issue with ASTONISHING detailed artwork! A must have for manga and anime fans. FC, 32pg $2.50 EMPIRE #2 An Image Comic (W) Mark Waid (A) Barry Kitson (C) Chris Sotomayor Tell the truth: who would you sacrifice to save your own skin? Your brother? Your father? Your best friend? No? Then Xanna the Court Assassin thinks you're a wimp. Let her show you how love works in the Empire. Plus: What's that horrible screaming coming from the Confessional? EMPIRE #2 brings you the next chapter in the ongoing world-building campaign of Golgoth, the Ultimate Dictator. Who is he truly behind that emotionless iron mask--and how close has his new protégé come to discovering the shocking secret which allows Golgoth to maintain his grip on the throne? You shouldn't expect to see many characters in Empire that can be easily identified with any of the standard icons found in most super-hero universes. The rules are all different in the world that Empire depicts. FC, 32pg $2.50 F5 #3 An Image Comic (W/P) Tony Daniel (I) Rich Bonk (C) Steve Firchow The world has never been as unstable and unsafe now that Kessler, a German billionaire, has acquired the world's newest and most lethal weapon ever! With some key members of F5 MIA, will the short-handed Penny be able to put a stop to Kessler's crazed and diabolical antics before it's too late? Follow Penny and the rest of F5 into Europe as they try to close-in on this mastermind of destruction! FC, 32pg $2.50 FATHOM #13 Top Cow Comics (W&P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith The most celebrated crossover event of the new millennium continues as Michael Turner1s Fathom joins forces with Witchblade and Tomb Raider to confront a menace in which even their combined might not be enough to defeat! Why does this unknown race have it in for everyone1s favorite underwater heroine, and how does Sara and Lara fit into all of this? Grab hold and find out as Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil take you on a ride like none other and show just why they are the rulers of the ocean kingdom! Retailer Note: Fathom #13 will ship with 2 (two) covers in an equal 50/50 ratio that fit together forming one large gatefold image. FC, 32pg $2.50 FATHOM HARDCOVER EDITION Top Cow Comics (W&P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathan D. Smith Michael Turner and Top Cow Productions are pleased to offer you the first ever Fathom Hardcover Edition. Including all nine issues of the first amazing Fathom story arc and SEVERAL NEW PAGES OF STORY, this incredible new hardcover will showcase the beautiful underwater world of Aspen like never before. Explore the depths of Michael Turner1s Fathom by immersing yourself in this stunning new hardcover edition. HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $39.95 FATHOM HARDCOVER: EXCLUSIVE SIGNED DUSTCOVER EDITION Top Cow Comics (W&P) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O'Neil (I) Joe Weems (C) Jonathan D. Smith This great exclusive is limited to only 2000 copies so make sure to pick yours up while you still can! HC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $99.95 OFFERED AGAIN: O/A FATHOM SWIMSUIT SPECIAL ****************************8 THE GEAR STATION #4 An Image Comic (W) Janak Alford & Dan Fraga (A) Dan Fraga (C) Scribble (CGI) GEAR23 The climactic finale to the first Gearstation story arc! The machine known as the Gearstation is operational and the evil Steamlords want it's legendary power. If this happens, hell on earth is a certainty. See our heroes Bryce, Arthur, Yoshi, Darwin, and Fable take on a majic enhanced Drach Domo and his multitude of evil troopers! Don't miss this battle of epic proportions. The fate of the Domain is at stake. Who will win the final showdown? FC, 32pg $2.50 GEMINAR #1 An Image Comic (W) Terry Collins (P) Al Bigley (I) Dan Schaefer On the cusp of a bold new age of space exploration, a brave astronaut embarks up on one final mission. His dangerous flight soon goes berserk as he finds himself not only on the far side of an uncharted galaxy, but also 157 years in the future! But then comes the summons-to become an interstellar Avatar of justice, a futuristic avenging angel! This issue finds Geminar stands alone against an alien armada to protect a planet of Pacifists. By top talents Terry Collins (Doc Savage, Quantum Leap), and Al Bigley (New Batman Adventures). The excitement begins HERE! b&w, 24pg $3.50 KIN #5 Top Cow Comics (W&P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder (C) Paul Mounts Our three heroes seem to find trouble around ever corner as their trip to Nevada takes a certain detour to the slammer! Breaking out of a small town jail cell will certainly be a first for our beloved caveman. In the meantime, Elspeth's father is still in search of his daughter and acquires yet another unique servant to help aid in his quest. FC, 32pg $2.95 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS #31 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (P) Clayton Crain (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Brian Haberlin "Sins of Omission"—Are secrets ever really secret? Not in the Psycho Circus. A rising politician and family man think the violent secrets of his past will stay buried and not corrupt his carefully coifed public image. But when he takes his family to the mystical Circus of Souls, he learns that one's darkest secrets are not so easily washed away. FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGDALENA / BLOOD LEGACY PREVIEW BOOK Top Cow Comics (W) Marcia Chen (P) Joe Benitez (W) Kerri Hawkins (P) Andy Park Two of Top Cow's most celebrated and ambitious new titles, Magdalena and Blood Legacy, are premiered here for the first time. This highly limited preview book includes the original concept sketches and first seven pages of the Magdalena drawn by series artist, Joe Benitez. Also included is the first appearance of Blood Legacy's Ryan, drawn by Tomb Raider's own Andy Park. This great exclusive has only been available at select conventions throughout the earlier portion of the year, pick up your copies of this great exclusive while you still can. Retailer Note: Quantities are limited: Allocations may occur. b&w, 22pg PI PARTS UNKNOWN: HOSTILE TAKEOVER #1 An Image Comic (W) Beau Smith (A) Brad Gorby (C) Dwayne Turner Remember when the bad guys were just that....really bad? Remember when you could fling out tough guy justice like a agitated ape hurlin' monkey crap at the rubes lookin' through the glass window? Remember when being politically incorrect was something you were smart enough to know was just fun and not dumb enough to think was written in stone? Well...those testosterone times of manly maneuvers are back! Parts Unknown: Hostile Takeover is the story of what would happen is Bill Gates was an evil sex crazed alien looking to take over the planet Earth. Oh...you mean he's not? The Scalon Invasion is back and worse than before. This time they are heading up the world's largest computer company and they have dark intentions on world wide political domination as well. Did I mention they want to kill or enslave the male population and have sex with our women? It's up to our favorite alien busting law enforcers-Spurr and Lucci to try and once again turn the Scalon invasion into nice set of luggage. Can these two recovering alcoholic super cops stay on the wagon long enough to jerk a final knot in the tails of these lurid lizard lover boys? Find out and read the first issue of Parts Unknown: Hostile Takeover. Wade through the flying lead, alien slobber, broken bones, corporate red tape and B-Movie dialogue. Be the first to read your new favorite guilty pleasure...then lie to your friends and tell them you didn't. Parts Unknown: Hostile Takeover #1 b&w, 32pg $2.95 POWERS #3 An Image Comic (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming (C) Pat Garrehy Who killed Retro Girl? Part 3—Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim are special homicide officer in charge of cases that involves Powers. And America's sweetheart RETRO GIRL has been impossibly murdered. In this exciting installment Walker and Pilgrim race through the city in search of the killer. From the gleaming skyscrapers of the noblest heroes to the darkest prison of the city's most retched enemy. From super-hot comic writer and EISNER award winner Brian Michael Bendis (SAM & TWITCH, JINX, TORSO, Daredevil) and art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Young Justice, Superman). This on-going, hard-boiled crime comic with a mainstream twist is brought to you in startling full color by Pat Garrehy (JLA). FC, 32pg $ 2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JINX: TORSO #1-6 Quantities are limited, allocations may occur *********************** THE RED STAR #1 An Image Comic (W) Christian Gossett & Bradley James Kayl (A) Christian Gossett (C) Allen Coulter & Snakebite (L) Richard Starkings' Comicraft Over the course of several generations, the once mighty empire known as the United Republics of The Red Star slaughtered millions of it's own people by the order of a single man. The man was their leader, Imbohl, a mighty sorceror whose insanity turned his people's Utopian dreams into a nightmarish scheme of his own immortality. Haunted by the ghosts of their nation's tragic past, the Heroes of the Red Star discover the true nature of their nation's struggle, abandon their duties as soldiers of the Red Fleet, and embark upon a quest to liberate their people from Imbohl's dark legacy. This fascinating new world is created by Chris Gossett, (Tales of the Jedi, Superman Annual #12) the artist that first designed the double-edged Lightsabre from Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace! With an innovative new system of color utilizing the same 3-D modeling technology as today's best selling video games and animated features, the Red Star is an epic mythology that heralds the dawn of a new era in comics. NOTE: Issue #1 Variant Cover by Frank Miller! FC, 32pg $2.95 RUMBLE GIRLS: SILKY WARRIOR TANSIE #2 An Image Comic (W/A) Lea Hernandez (Cover) Adam Warren (Consulting Editor) Warren Ellis "Speed! Candy!"—At Academie Juliet, only the craziest girls major in HardSkin piloting instead of feminine pursuits like volcano ballet, or full-contact synchronized swimming. This makes Raven Tansania Ransom, "the" craziest: after besting the murderous Carmen Cameron, she is Academie Juliet's top HardSkin pilot. Raven's victory brings the uninvited attention of the Suits, masters of the media conglomerate EnteCo. The Suits want Raven to be "their" ultimate female HardSkin pilot, a Rumble Girl, and assume the character of Silky Warrior Tansie. Yuji, who's been leading a double life as Academie Juliet's HardSkin coach and EnteCo's star, Crimson August, moves to protect Raven from the advances of the Suits. This decision will risk both of Yuji's careers, and the exposure of a secret Yuji's been keeping for seventeen years! b&w, 32pg $3.50 SAFFIRE # 3 An Image Comic (S) Sean Ruffner (P) Mat Broome & Ryan Odagawa (C) Digital Broome The final chapter comes to an end, as Saffire leads the young Olympians to South America to stop Fiendus. She arrives to find Fiendus, opening the Gateway to the Underworld, releasing Hades and his minions. Saffire must confront the Lord of the Underworld in a battle that will determine the fate of the Heavens and Earth. FC, 32pg $2.95 SAINT ANGEL #1 An Image Comic (A/W) Karl Altstaetter (W) Robert Napton (I) Victor Olazaba (C) Brian Buccellato In a distant galaxy, on an alien world, floating island nations fight endlessly in bloody conflicts. On one such island state, a truce is declared between the humans and a flying bird-like race. A member of each race is forced into an uneasy alliance and sent to the super-island of Neamis to investigate a new threat. During their travels, the unlikely duo encounter the legendary Saint Angel; a mythic warrior who is waging a private war against ominous invaders! Together, these warriors bury ancient blood feuds to save their world from certain destruction. This issue will also features a back-up Deity story. Note: This issue ships with an alternate cover by Dark Angel artist Kia Asamiya. FC, 40pg $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEITY REVELATIONS #1-4 O/A DEITY COLLECTED EDITION #1 & 2 ********************* SAM & TWITCH #11 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (P) Alberto Ponticelli (I) Jonathon Glapion (C)Todd Broeker and Jay Fotos (Cover) Ashley Wood "Witch Hunter Part II"—Modern-day witches are being systematically and violently killed and the pagan community of New York City is being ripped apart. Sam & Twitch enter a world of the black arts, spells and potions to catch the killer. But the rules of Wiccan don't mix well with the rules of Sam Burke. Find out why Sam & Twitch has been nominated for an international Eagle award for favorite ongoing series. This continuation of a dramatic new story arc is brought to you by 1999 Eisner Award- winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and new Sam and Twitch artist Alberto Ponticelli. FC, 32pg $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #76 An Image Comic by Erik Larsen FIRST ISSUE OF A BOLD, NEW DIRECTION! The ultimate jumping on place for new readers! After the Dragon alters history, the domino effect that results transforms the World as we know it in a dramatic fashion. This savage new world is radically different from anything that's gone before-- the only problem for the Dragon is-- he remembers the world that was and has no idea how he fits in to these strange surroundings. It's like the "Age of Apocalypse" with the volume turned up-- only THIS nightmare isn't ending! The world is changed and there's no turning back! The most dramatic event in the history of the Savage Dragon (and that's saying a lot)! Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC, 32pg $2.95 SECTION ZERO #1 An Image Comic (S&A) Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett (C) Ben DiMagmaliw There is no SECTION ZERO. SECTION ZERO isn't a secret section of the United Nation's charter. It does not perpetually fund a team of experts and adventurers to investigate the fantastic and unknown. The idea that this "team" looks into such things as UFOs, monsters, lost civilizations, time travel, ancient gods, and still-living dinosaurs is no more than an urban myth. After all, none of these things exist. And no one knows this better than the scientific genius, Doc Challenger, or soldier-of-fortune Sam Wildman. But they're not talking. Not about strange beings like Tesla, and Sargasso, and Lava, and Crust, and The 24-Hour Bug, and... Writer/Inker Karl Kesel (Superboy, World's Finest, upcoming: Harley Quinn) and Penciller Tom Grummett (Superboy, Adventures of Superman) bring the same excitement to SECTION ZERO as they have to their previous collaborations. Aided by the conspiratorial colors of Ben Dimagmaliw (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen), they take you on a rollercoaster ride of thrills and chills. Chances of disappointment: Zero. Plus: An all-new 5-page prologue for the next great Gorilla premiere - the return of the fan-favorite TELLOS by Mike Wieringo and Todd DeZago! FC, 32pg $2.50 SHOCKROCKETS #3 An Image Comic (W) Kurt Busiek (P) Stuart Immonen (I) Wade Von Grawbadger (C) Jeromy Cox "The Triangle Trade"—Is one of the Shockrocket pilots a traitor? The Shockrockets tackle two missions this time -- one against monsters threatening a human outpost, and one, more sinister, against black marketeers trafficking in alien technology. It's an alliance between human criminals, alien refugees, and the inhuman creatures that live beneath the crust of the Earth -- and someone's got to stop it at its source. But one of the Shockrocket pilots may be working with the black marketeers -- and if that's the case, it could spell disaster for all of them. "The Triangle Trade" provides a look at the dark underbelly of the world of Shockrockets -- while providing new insight into the characters of the pilots and the intrigue that surrounds them. And at the speed they fly, there's no room for false moves! FC, 32pg $2.50 SOUL REAVER: LEGACY OF KAIN Top Cow Comics (W) Matt Hawkins (P & I) David Boller (C) Matt Nelson One of the hottest video games around is now it's own comic! Based off Eidos Interactives Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, this unique exclusive tells the tale of Raziel as he is turned from the first-born lieutenant of Kain into the devourer of souls while on his quest to destroy his master and become the ever powerful Soul Reaver! Don't miss out on your chance to own this incredible exclusive and learn how the fate of Raziel was changed forever! FC, 24pg $2.50 SOUL SAGA #4 An Image Comics (W) Stephen Platt and Christian Lichtner (P) Stephen Platt (C) Liquid! The Dominion finally strikes back against the Khan! Bloody retribution supplants failed diplomacy as Aries finds himself part of the elite squadron chosen to capture the Khan chief responsible for the destrution of the Artemis. However, his first mission leads him to question the values he's held dear all his life. Meanwhile, Lord Draken is ordered to find the bearer of the mark by any means necessary while feline ambition shows itself in cold calculation... Don't miss this installment of the epic saga from fan favorites Stephen Platt (Wolverine/Cable, Prophet, Moonknight) and Christian Lichtner (Rising Stars, Darkness/Batman, Battlechasers, X-Men). FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN #99 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Greg Capullo (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane "The Edge of Darkness"—Heaven, Hell and every layer in between teeters on the edge of utter chaos and the fate of all creation is at stake. And the creature at the eye of the storm? The HellSpawn, of course! Just how could one brash little act lead to such a titanic array of consequences? Is Spawn really in charge of his own destiny or is he just a pawn in a greater game? Truth, lies, deceits and deceptions are all laid bare and the scene is set for the blockbuster Spawn issue #100. From this point on, everything in Spawn's world is turned upside down. Don't miss it. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #16 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Chance Wolf (C) Mark Nicholas (Cover) Ashley Wood "Heart of the HellSpawn"—Thinking he has committed a horrendous mass murder in Rhyll, the HellSpawn wanders to the farthest shores of the British Isles in search of sanctuary. What he finds is a trap set be the ancient religious sect the Druids. In the insidious clutches of the Druids, the impossible becomes possible: Spawn's necroplasmic energy is tapped and torn from his body. Does this mean freedom for Covenant from the clutches of Hell? Or does it mean death? FC, 32pg $2.50 TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE #1/2 Top Cow Comics (W) Michael Turner (co-W) Bill O-Neil (P) Keu Cha (co-P) Dan Fraga One of the most sought after team-ups of 1999 returns as Lara Croft, The Tomb Raider, and New York police detective Sara Pezzini, the Witchblade, join forces again to battle a wicked demon out for blood! Will our two heroines be able to survive their latest adventure? Find out as this hard to find half issue is offered here for the first time with a completely all new jam cover by fan favorites Keu Cha and Mark Pajarillo. FC, 24pg $2.95 VIOLENT MESSIAHS #1 An Image Comic (W) Joshua Dysart (P) Tone Rodriguez (I) Mostafa Moussa (C) Travis Smith A mysterious door hides something old and alive. A hyper-violent vigilante prowls the streets. A serial killer leaves only a poem for a clue. A female cop tries desperately to understand how it all connects. Welcome to Rankor Island, a carnival of social ills. Lt. Cheri Major has been on the trail of the vigilante dubbed "Citizen Pain" by the press. For months she has hunted his shadow, now the time to set a trap has come. Tonight everything she believes will be proven false and her descent into hell will begin. All the while, across town, the enigmatic serial killer, Family Man strikes once more. Experience the neo-realism and existential mayhem of VIOLENT MESSIAHS. Retailer Note: Ships with a 50/50 alternate cover by Sam and Twitch/Kiss Psycho Circus Artist - Angel Medina. FC, 32pg $2.95 WARLANDS #9 An Image Comic (Created) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (C) Angelo Tsang & Pat Lee The final battle that will decide the fate of Warlands begins as the haggard armies of the eastern kingdoms consider their options after suffering a crushing defeat at the mouth of Dragon's Peace. No one could have predicted the strange, and unlikely new ally that would come to join them, or the desperate strategy that he would offer them. Pitted against an overwhelming superior army, our heroes must journey alone behind enemy lines to take on the Vampire Lords themselves! So tend to your wounds and try keep up with the rest of us as Dreamwave Productions bring you Warlands Chaper #9. FC, 32pg $2.50 WARLANDS POSTER #3 An Image Product (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (C) Dreamwave Colors Prepare yourself as Dreamwave presents their third poster of their hot new series Warlands. This breathtaking cover of issue #5 features G'dar, Elessa, Zeph, Delezar, Jerell, Marisana and more. This detailed cover is another one of Pat Lee's prize possessions, so don't miss out on this rare opportunity to pick up the mind-blowing cover in poster size! FC, 24x36 $5.99 THE WICKED #6 An Image Comic (W) Francis Takenaga (A) Roy Martinez (C) Haberlin Studios Lady Carolyn continues to defy logic and reason, as victims continue to disappear into the dusky Southern nights. Not convinced of either her innocence or her guilt, Nathan, Wendy and Cristof must also deal with a number of the local lawless who have gathered in the brotherhood that is The Wicked. With Kaliveult just a half-step behind their every move, and his ever-present Shadowdemons lurking in every crack and crevice, neither task is made any easier. The tension between Wendy and the mysterious Cristof continues to grow, yet, the past of one proves to be utterly frustrating to the other. This evocative two-issue story arc comes to a savage conclusion as Wendy proves to her male counterparts that sometimes, women just do it better! FC, 32pg $2.95 WITCHBLADE #41 Top Cow Comics (W) Rick Veitch (co-W) Paul Jenkins (P) Keu Cha (I) D-Tron The most promising new story line of the new millennium continues as Sara attempts to deal with the ramifications of last issue. Rick Veitch and Paul Jenkins have provided nothing short of a stellar new direction for everyone's favorite Witchblade wielding detective and new series artist Keu Cha has exemplified the ability to fill Sara's world with unique and explosive visuals. Now is the time to pick up Witchblade and find out what everyone has been talking about! FC, 32pg $2.50 WITCHBLADE CONVENTION POSTER # Top Cow Comics (P) Keu Cha (I) D-Tron (C) Steve Firchow Cover your walls with sheer perfection. This incredible new Witchblade poster illustrated by the red-hot Keu Cha brings a whole new meaning to the term beauty and the beast! See for yourself why Witchblade is once again queen of the comic domain! FC, 24x36 PI WITCHBLADE / DARKMINDS SPECIAL Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (P) Pat Lee (I & C) Dreamwave Productions Marc Silvestri's Top Cow Productions joins forces with Pat Lee's Dreamwave Productions for this very special event. There's a serial killer plaguing Macropolis and it's up to the newly-created cyborg Nakiko to discover the criminal's identity. How does the Witchblade fit into all this? Let's just say it isn't always worn by the GOOD GUYS! This one-shot is written by Witchblade co-creator and original writer David Wohl, and illustrated by Pat Lee and Dreamwave Productions, and is sure to be one of the biggest hits of 2000! Prestige Format. Retailer Note: Witchblade/DarkMinds will ship with two (2) covers in an equal 50/50 ratio with covers drawn by Pat Lee and Marc Silvestri. FC, 48pg $5.95 WITCHBLADE DELUXE TPB: REVELATIONS Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (co-W) Christina Z (P) Michael Turner (co-P) Tony Daniel (I) D-Tron (C) Johnathan D. Smith Top Cow Productions is proud to announce the completion of the second highly anticipated Witchblade Deluxe Collected Edition, Revelations! Including the classic story lines of Anne Bonnie, the Pirate Witchblade and Sara's quest to discover the true Microwave Murderer's identity, this huge collected edition has it all! Featuring issues 9 through 17 and boasting an all new cover by Michael Turner, this is your opportunity to own some of those hard to find issues you've always been wanting and explore a few of the greatest moments in the Witchblade's history! SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $24.95 WITCHBLADE: DESTINY'S CHILD #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Christina Z (P & I) David Boller The incredible Destiny's Child story line concludes in grand fashion! Bear witness to the events that altered the course of the Witchblade's history and lead it directly to its current wielder, Sara Pezzini! Find out what part Kenneth Irons and Nottingham played in the Witchblade1s journey and learn why Sara became Destiny's Child! FC, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE #25 O/A DEVIL'S REIGN: WOLVERINE / WITCHBLADE ************************* IMAGE COMICS/DF LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE: FATHOM #13 DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER With a DF exclusive alternate cover by Mike Turner! The second part of this historic crossover! This fantastic cover connects to the first cover of part one to form one incredible image! Also available signed by Mike Turner! Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC SRP: $6.95 SIGNED—FC SRP: $19.95 TOMB RAIDER #4 DF EXCLUSIVE "CHROME" COVER Tomb Raider is FOREVER! This issue is the final part of the first sold out storyline! And DF is commemorating this final issue with a really cool high end "chrome" cover! Don't miss out! Limited to 3,000 units! FC SRP: $14.95 TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE #1/2 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER With a DF exclusive alternate cover by Mike Turner! The prelude to the historic crossover! And DF has an exclusive cover by Mike Turner! Also available in a "Chrome" Edition. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC SRP: $6.95 CHROME—FC SRP: $14.95 WITCHBLADE/DARKMINDS DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE GOLD FOIL COVER With an alternate cover drawn by artist Pat Lee! Top Cow's Witchblade! Dreamwave's Darkminds! The first crossover between these two giants from Image! And DF has the exclusive alternate cover - and each one has a foil treatment added to the logo for good measure! Don't miss out on this one comic fans! Extremely Limited! FC SRP: $12.95 FATHOM HARDCOVER SIGNED Signed by Mike Turner! The complete first story arc compiled in a hardcover! And to make this even more special it is signed by creator/writer/artist Mike Turner! Extremely Limited! HC, FC SRP: $69.95 FATHOM LIMITED LITHO (DF SERIES #1) This limited edition litho measures approximately 18" by 24" and features this rare image of Fathom climbing on top of a coral structure! Printed on 80lb. Gallery Silk paper, this Fathom litho will look fabulous on your wall! Also available signed by Mike Turner. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC, 18x24 SRP: $24.95 SIGNED—FC, 18x24 SRP: $39.95 FATHOM LIMITED LITHO (DF SERIES #2) Featuring the very first fantastic Fathom image featuring Aspen coming out of the water with her surf board! Measuring approximately 18" by 24" and printed on 80lb. Gallery Silk paper, this Fathom litho will look fabulous on your wall! Also available signed by Mike Turner. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC, 18x24 SRP: $24.95 SIGNED—FC, 18x24 SRP: $39.95 FATHOM "PERFECT 10" COMMEMERATIVE 22 KT. GOLD EMBOSSED CARD Featuring the incredible cover created by Mike Turner exclusively for DF! And now this cover is being turned into a 22KT Gold Embossed Gold Card! This one will sell out, and it's strictly limited to no more than 10,000 units! Limited to ONLY 10,000 Gold Embossed Cards! Gold Card SRP: $29.95 FATHOM #0 COMMEMERATIVE 22 KT. GOLD EMBOSSED CARD And speaking of classics, this cover from Fathom #0 featured the first appearance of Aspen - who has since become Fathom! This cover looks beautiful in gold! Comes in a special package! Limited to ONLY 10,000 Gold Embossed Cards! Gold Card SRP: $29.95 TOMB RAIDER TERRIFIC 5 STAR PACKAGE Featuring the DF Exclusive cover to Tomb Raider #5 and the Fathom #0 DF Exclusive Gold Foil cover! And as an extra added bonus you will also receive 3 additional random DF Exclusive Alternate covers as part of this package! That's at least an extra $20.00 value at no extra cost! What a terrific package for Fans! Extremely Limited! Pack SRP: $16.95 STILL AVAILABLE O/A WITCHBLADE #1 B&W DF EXCLUSIVE SKETCH EDITION The DF exclusive cover with an awesome cover sketch by Michael Turner! Limited Edition. FC SRP: $6.95 O/A DARKMINDS II #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE GOLD FOIL COVER With a fantastic cover by Pat Lee and the Dreamwave Studios! The new ongoing series of this hot new title with an exclusive DF Alternate cover! Extremely Limited. FC SRP: $10.00 O/A GEAR STATION #1 LIMITED ALEX ROSS FOIL COVER The hard to get Alex Ross foil cover featuring Dan Fraga's hot new hit. Limited edition! FC SRP: $12.95 O/A GEAR STATION #1 LIMITED MIKE TURNER FOIL COVER The hard-to-get Mike Turner foil cover featuring Dan Fraga's hot new hit. Limited edition! FC SRP: $12.95 ************************* MARVEL COMICS X-MEN: THE MOVIE ON SALE JUNE 7 X-MEN THE MOVIE: MAGNETO photo cover featuring ian mckellen joe pruett/mark texiera/jimmy palmiotti • THE SCOOP: What set Magneto on a collision course with the Children of the Atom? Find out in this official prequel that gives you a head start on X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: What moment from the past of Magneto haunts him to this day? What is this mysterious mutant’s connection to Professor Charles Xavier? And what drives the Master of Magnetism to be the most feared mutant on the planet? Magneto, Mystique, Toad and Sabretooth gather in this story that reveals action that you won’t see in X-Men The Movie! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Mark Texeira & Jimmy Palmiotti) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. Dynamic Forces is also offering an alternate signed cover of this one-shot. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04888-5-00111 5.95 ON SALE JUNE 14 X-MEN THE MOVIE: ROGUE photo cover featuring anna paquin dan abnett & andy lanning/ alan evans/rob nikolakakis • THE SCOOP: Find out what led Rogue to join the Children of the Atom in the official prequel to X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: Her strange mutant powers have emerged, and now a frightened young woman named Rogue is on the run! What secrets about mutantkind will she discover when she is captured by a mysterious squad of government agents? What diabolical deeds are unraveling in the shadowed Sherman Chemical Plant? And how does the man called Wolverine fit into the picture? Find out in the comic book that sets the stage for X-Men The Movie! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Alan Evans & Rob Nikolakakis) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. Dynamic Forces is also offering an alternate signed cover of this one-shot. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04889-2-00111 5.95 ON SALE JUNE 21 X-MEN THE MOVIE: WOLVERINE photo cover featuring hugh jackman jay faerber/karl waller/mark mckenna • THE SCOOP: Find out how destiny leads Wolverine to the Children of the Atom in the official prequel to X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: An amnesiac man is wandering through the snowswept Canadian wilderness, attempting to discover who he really is. His name is Logan—but instead of uncovering his true identity, he’ll encounter a beautiful damsel in distress! Who are the agents following her... and will the mutant codenamed Wolverine be able to save this woman from their clutches? More importantly, should he save her? Find out in the comic book that will lead you directly to Wolverine’s first appearance in the movie everybody is talking about! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Karl Waller and Mark McKenna) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. Dynamic Forces is also offering an alternate signed cover of this one-shot. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-10750-6-00111 5.95 ON SALE JUNE 28 X-MEN: BEGINNINGS photo cover featuring ian mckellen, anna paquin & hugh jackman • THE SCOOP: Learn the secrets of Wolverine, Rogue and Magneto in the book that collects the official prequels to X-Men The Movie! • THE STORY: What moment from Magneto’s past haunts him to this day—and has driven him to be the most feared mutant on the planet? Why is a frightened young woman named Rogue on the run—and why is she being pursued by a mysterious squad of government agents? How does the amnesiac man called Logan become the X-Man codenamed Wolverine? Find out as Mark Texeira, Andy Lanning, Jay Faerber, Dan Abnett, Joe Pruett, Jimmy Palmiotti and more present three adventures that will lead you directly to the summer blockbuster by Marvel and 20th Century Fox! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10750-6-00111 14.95 ON SALE JULY 5 X-MEN THE MOVIE PHOTO COVER ralph macchio/anthony williams/andy lanning • THE SCOOP: Marvel Comics proudly presents the official comic book adaptation of X- Men The Movie! • THE STORY: Storm! Cyclops! Jean Grey! Rogue! Wolverine! Each were born with bizarre powers! Each thought they were alone in a world that fears and hates them! But now the mysterious Professor X gathers together this team of mutants to form the X- Men! Unsure of their place on the planet—and of their very teammates—only they stand against the evil plans of Magneto, the Master of Magnetism, and his group of fearsome henchmen known as Sabretooth, Toad and Mystique! The world’s most popular comic book characters are finally brought to life by director Bryan Singer (The Usual Suspects, Apt Pupil) and an all-star cast that includes Patrick Stewart, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, Anna Paquin, James Marsden, Famke Janssen, Ray Park, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Tyler Mane, Bruce Davison and Sir Ian McKellen! Because you demanded it, 20th Century Fox and Marvel unleash X-Men The Movie! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page one-shot has no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: An illustrated cover (by Anthony Williams & Andy Lanning) will ship to retailers in a 1:4 ratio based upon initial orders. 7-59606-04891-5-00111 5.95 X-MEN THE MOVIE TRADE PAPERBACK • THE SCOOP: The official comic book adaptation of X-Men The Movie—plus key X- Men adventures! • THE STORY: Not only does this collection contain the complete adaptation of this summer’s hottest flick, but it also contains classic stories starring key characters from the film! Look for the introduction of Rogue, a big battle between Magneto and the X-Men and WEAPON X, the classic origin of Wolverine! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. • MARVEL MEMO: You have four photo covers to choose from: Ian McKellen (Magneto), Anna Paquin (Rogue), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and the iconic metal “X” cover! X-MEN THE MOVIE “X” PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00111 14.95 IAN MCKELLEN (MAGNETO) PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00121 14.95 ANNA PAQUIN (ROGUE) PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00131 14.95 HUGH JACKMAN (WOLVERINE) PHOTO COVER 7-59606-10749-0-00131 14.95 X-MEN ON SALE JUNE 7 MUTANT X NO. 22 cover by bart sears howard mackie/bart sears/andrew pepoy Has Professor X turned evil? Is Galactus coming to Earth? How could the Devourer exist if he was killed by the Goblin Queen? And when the Fallen returns, will he be friend or foe? New penciler Bart Sears jumps onboard as Havok and the Six face mystery and mayhem! 7-59606-04690-4-02211 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN NO. 383 cover by adam kubert chris claremont/adam kubert/tim townsend • THE SCOOP: New foes debut in this double-sized spectacular! • THE STORY: What’s big, freezing, has its own chapter of the Thieves Guild and is very, very dangerous to the X-Men? The answer is Russia—where the Children of the Atom have traveled to help Gambit return a favor of life-and-death implications! What they find is a bizarre underworld run by a killer named Ransome Sole—and a fight that could lead them all into slavery! Thought the “Revolution” was over? Ha! Be here for the introduction of the most strange and grotesque group of villains you’re bound to see this year: Bludgeon & Cudgel, Revanant and Big Casino—courtesy of the all-star creative team of Chris Claremont, Adam Kubert and Tim Townsend! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02461-2-38311 2.99 X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS NO. 9 cover by JOHN BYRNE john byrne/john byrne/tom palmer The coming of... Phoenix?! To turn back an alien invasion by the Z’Noxx, the X-Men have united with the Fantastic Four! Plus: Marvel Girl encounters an overpowering force—fortelling a famous fiery and fatal future! Is this the first appearance of the Phoenix entity?! 7-59606-04799-4-00911 2.50 ON SALE JUNE 14 CABLE NO. 82 cover by michael ryan robert weinberg/michael ryan Nathan Christopher Summers... murderer?! The Undying can only be stopped by killing their hosts, and now they’ve taken over the body of Cable’s closest friend, Irene Merryweather! Ever doubt that the son of Cyclops is one bad hombre? You won’t after this! And while he struggles with that horror, a lone and desperate Rachel Summers sends our hero a psychic distress call from the mysterious House on the Borderline! 7-59606-01362-3-08211 2.25 GENERATION X NO. 66 cover by steve pugh warren ellis & Brian wood/steve pugh Correction: Part 4 (of 4)—The shocking conclusion to Warren Ellis’ first story arc! Generation X is trapped in The House of Correction, the sick jail run by the deranged and not-quite-human Warden Coffin! Now it’s the entire adult world vs. a prison population of confused kids—that includes Gen X! And not everyone gets out of this alive... who will survive to kick off next month’s new adventure? 7-59606-02678-4-06611 2.25 MAGNETO: DARK SEDUCTION NO. 3 (OF 4) cover by roger cruz fabian nicieza/roger cruz It’s Magneto vs. the Scarlet Witch—and the Avengers! Something terrible lies buried in the Carrion Cove section of Genosha—a secret that, if placed in the hands of Magneto, could make him immeasurably more powerful. And although the Master of Magnetism has brought some semblance of order to the civil war-torn island nation, there are many people who fear his growing power. Among those people: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes! Now, for the fate of the very world, it’s Magneto vs. his own daugher and her teammates, the Avengers! 7-59606-04852-6-00311 2.99 X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM NO. 5 (OF 6) cover by paul smith joe casey/paul smith The X-Men are coming together for the first time—but so is the Anti-Mutant Militia and the FBI! Scott Summers, Warren Worthington, Hank McCoy and Bobby Drake have joined Professor X, but there is one more young mutant in need of Xavier’s help—and Jean Grey has been targeted by their enemies! The race is on, and Jean’s only hope is a quartet of untrained, undisciplined X-Men who may be as dangerous to themselves as the bad guys! 7-59606-04791-8-01111 2.95 X-MEN: MILLENNIAL VISIONS cover by art adams • THE SCOOP: A smorgasbord of the industry’s top talents gives you a sneak peek into the new millennium—and into what could very well be the future of the X-Men! • THE STORY: Think of it as a preview of the future! Think of it as a look at the mighty mutants by artists not normally associated with Wolverine, Storm and Cyclops! Whatever you think it is, X-MEN: MILLENNIAL VISIONS will unleash a gallery of wild possibilities by some of the most innovative artists today, including J.H. Williams, Gary Frank, Mat Broome, Art Thibert, Bill Sienkiewicz, Adam Pollina, John Paul Leon, Kilian Plunkett, Sean Chen, Kevin Maguire and many more! Which of these pin-ups will generate one-shots, limited series, or even new ongoing titles? That’s unknown—but you will know that you saw them here first! • THE FORMAT: 48-page one-shot. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04857-1-00111 3.99 ON SALE JUNE 21 BISHOP: THE LAST X-MAN NO. 11 cover by georges jeanty & karl story joseph harris/georges jeanty/art thibert The Last X-Man continues his march towards Chronokeep, except there’s a new obstacle in his way—the Morlocks! Will these frightening mutants turn out to be friends or foes? Who is the enigmatic figure hiding in the Morlock caves? And why is Fitzroy consumed with capturing him? 7-59606-04782-6-01111 2.25 X-MAN NO. 66 cover by ariel olivetti warren ellis & steven grant/ariel olivetti No Direction Home: Part 4 (of 4)—The head-rattling conclusion to the first story arc by Warren Ellis! In a broken universe, Nate Grey hunts the mysterious figure who has come here to murder Earth’s mutants. But he also hunts the truth: what did those mutants do when they went exploring down-reality to earn a death sentence? And, finally, we learn more about how Nate changed during those missing months! And it all leads to the next explosive arc that holds all the answers! 7-59606-04204-3-06511 2.25 X-MEN NO. 103 cover by leinil francis yu chris claremont/leinil francis yu/MARK MORALES Who will lead the X-Men? Cyclops is gone. Storm has joined Gambit’s squad. Nightcrawler has declined. The two most logical candidates are Wolverine and Rogue, and there’s only one fair way to settle that question—that’s right, it’s fight night! But the bigger problem lies in the form of The Goth, a group of strange beings who not only make Marilyn Manson look like the Tellatubbies, but who are powerful enough to inflict series damage on the X-Men! 7-59606-01772-0-10311 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 28 GAMBIT NO. 19 cover by jim starlin & alan weiss fabian nicieza/yanick paquette/sean parsons Assassination Game: Part 3 (of 4)—X-Cutioner, Batroc, Zaran and Crossbones are still after Gambit, but the ragin’ Cajun is taking a breather from deflecting the attempts on his life—by lying under a collapsing building... with his ex-wife! Amongst the wreckage, Remy LeBeau and Belladonna explore the pains of their past—and possibly the hopes of their future! But what does the New Son have in mind for the mutant called Quiet Bill? Plus: An appearance by the high-flying Angel! 7-59606-04735-2-01911 2.25 WOLVERINE NO. 153 cover by steve skroce steve skroce/steve skroce It’s mayhem in the Far East, as Wolverine faces a desperately murderous Lord Haan in a final showdown! But what stakes does Haan’s sister Kia hold in the outcome? In other words, even if Logan defeats Haan, will he merely trade in one evil for another? Expect about 10,000 shell casings, 20,000 shards of broken glass—and even a little romance too—in this all-out action extravaganza from writer/artist Steve Skroce! 7-59606-02254-0-15311 2.25 X-FORCE NO. 105 cover by whilce portacio warren ellis & ian edginton/whilce portacio Games Without Frontiers: part 4 (of 4)—It’s the fiery finale to the first story arc by Warren Ellis! San Francisco is now ground zero for an anti-mutant wargame hatched some 40 years ago. The only people with a prayer of stopping it without massive loss of life are X-Force. But what they don’t know is that not only are the people who originally planned it still here—but that they also intend to see their plot through to the bitter end! 7-59606-01766-9-10511 2.25 X-MEN UNIVERSE NO. 9 cover by paul smith It’s three X-Men stories in one book—with helpful character bios and introductions—all for $1.00 less than their original price! Great for new readers, this handy 80-page issue reprints UNCANNY X-MEN #380, GAMBIT #16 and CABLE #79. 7-59606-04814-4-00911 4.99 MARVEL HEROES ON SALE JUNE 7 CONAN: THE FLAME AND THE FIEND NO. 1 (OF 3) cover by geoff isherwood roy thomas/geoff isherwood/sandu florea • THE SCOOP: From the pages of AVENGERS, the wicked wizard known as Kulan Gath targets Robert E. Howard’s world-famous hero! • THE STORY: From the bronze barbarian’s mercenary days comes a sword-swinging saga! Riding hard across the Eastern Desert, Conan encounters the sorceress Amarti who is preparing the ressurrection of her once and future husband—the all-powerful Kulan Gath! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, three-part limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04893-9-00111 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR 2000 cover by salvador larroca louise simonson/salvador larroca • THE SCOOP: Continued from FANTASTIC FOUR #31, it’s the penultimate chapter of the “Mr. Fantastic in Dr. Doom’s armor” saga! • THE STORY: What if you had done something so terrible that your mind would not let you remember it? Due to the recent events in FANTASTIC FOUR, Reed Richards is far from his normal self. And to make matters worse, the FF are being assaulted on all sides by their worst enemies—and it’s all Reed’s fault! Plus: Special bonus back-up features! Just as THOR 2000 zigged from regular series and back again, so too does this Annual directly flow between FF #31 and FF #32. In other words, everybody who reads FANTASTIC FOUR will want this book, too! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04887-8-00111 3.50 INHUMANS NO. 3 (OF 4) cover by ladronn carlos pacheco/Jose ladronn If you liked Ladronn’s “painted” art in THOR 2000, then you’ll love this new INHUMANS limited series! While Maximus the Mad sows the seeds of revolt against the Kree in Attilan, the Royal Family goes undercover. At the outer rim of the Shi’Ar Empire, a disguised Black Bolt, Medusa and Gorgon must infiltrate a citadel—in which the smallest mistake means doom for an entire race! Plus: Karnak and Triton get drafted into an interstellar army! 7-59606-04862-5-00311 2.99 POWER PACK: PEER PRESSURE NO. 1 (OF 4) cover by colleen doran & terry austin shon bury/colleen doran/terry austin • THE SCOOP: It’s four issues of outer-space adventure, new thrills and familiar faces as Power Pack returns! • THE STORY: The Power Family moves west to Seattle and run straight into frightening new adversaries: neighborhood bullies, young love and a new school! Join Lightspeed, Energizer, Gee and Mass Master as they struggle to balance classes with extra-curricular activities—like Kymellians 101, Advanced Snarks and World Saving For Beginners! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this four-part, monthly limited series will be 32 pages. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04858-8-00111 2.99 THOR NO. 26 cover by mike mignola dan jurgens/erik larsen/klaus janson When the super-villain known as Titania is stricken with a life-threatening illness, her husband the Absorbing Man sets out to bring her medical aid—no matter what he has to destroy or who he has to hurt! And a certain Thunder God is first on the list! Meanwhile, what price must Odin pay for the creation of his armor? And how will it affect the hierarchy of Asgard? Plus: A classic cover by Mike Mignola! 7-59606-03506-9-02611 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 14 AVENGERS UNIVERSE NO. 1 • THE SCOOP: Missed issues of AVENGERS? A newcomer to the world of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? Then this is the book for you! • THE STORY: Just like X-MEN UNIVERSE and SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE, this fat reprint book presents recent issues with helpful character bios and story summaries. Included in this volume are AVENGERS (Vol. 3) #19, THOR (Vol. 3) #21 and IRON MAN (Vol. 3) #26. Featuring three full stories, “jump-on” info and a price tag that shaves $1.00 off the issues’ original cost, this innovative package is great for new or casual readers! • THE FORMAT: Each full-color issue of this monthly series features 80 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04892-2-00111 4.99 BLACK PANTHER NO. 21 cover by sal velluto & steve geiger christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond Guest-starring Moon Knight! Killmonger has defeated T’Challa in personal combat, which means he’s now the tribal leader of the Panther Clan—and entitled to wear the mantle of the Black Panther! Now, as our hero lies near death, only the power of Khonshu, embodied by his avatar the Moon Knight, can guide him through the realms of the dead and back to life! 7-59606-03876-3-02111 2.50 THE ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOLUME 2 STAN LEE/DON HECK Still available! This huge new trade paperback, collects AVENGERS (Vol. 1) #25 - #45 and AVENGERS ANNUAL #1! 528 pages of black-and-white action for a low, low price! (Marvel Memo: This item was originally solicited last month. Please use MAR001159 to order.) 7-59606-10741-4-00111 14.95 FANTASTIC FOUR NO. 32 cover by salvador larroca & art thibert CHRIS CLAREMONT/salvador larroca/art thibert It’s the end of an era as writer Chris Claremont waves good-bye—and the Invisible Woman drowns under the waves! Assuming the worse, the Fantastic Four frantically search for Sue, not realizing that she’s got bigger problems to deal with—and we mean really big! Alone and trapped at the bottom of the ocean with the villainous Dorma and a giant Leviathan, does the Invisible Woman have any hope for survival? Two men who love her rush to save her... but who will she choose: Mr. Fantastic or Namor, the Sub- Mariner?! 7-59606-04456-6-03211 2.25 IRON MAN NO. 31 cover by andy kubert JOE QUESADA & frank tieri/ alitha martinez/rob hunter The sons of Yinsen: Part 1 (of 3)-- • THE SCOOP: Kicking off a new story arc that will uncover shocking revelations about Iron Man’s origin—and feature the return of one of Tony Stark’s oldest enemies! • THE STORY: If you were hoping for a breather after last issue, you’re reading the wrong comic book! We hit the ground running as Jocasta levels Tony when she reveals his new medical condition—a condition that will affect his life forever! Unsure of his future as Iron Man, Tony has his mind made up for him when a flying city the size of Manhattan appears over Hong Kong—a city populated with... Iron Men?! • THE BUZZ: “Joe Quesada is treading into dangerous and bold territory with this story, and I credit him not only for bravery in developing a new kind of story for a long-time hero, but in showing the craft necessary to pull it off.” -psycomic.com 7-59606-04457-3-03111 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 21 CAPTAIN AMERICA NO. 32 cover by andy kubert dan jurgens/jerry ordway/jerry ordway Captain America kidnapped... by a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent?! What could drive a man to hold the Sentinel of Liberty hostage? Plus: A look at Cap’s WWII days—back when he fought alongside Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos—and Bucky, too! It’s 2 stories for the price of 1, both drawn by guest-penciler and inker Jerry Ordway! 7-59606-04455-9-03211 2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL NO. 8 cover by CHRISCROSS & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/CHRISCROSS/anibal rodriguez Look, up in the air—it’s the Super-Skrull! His mission: to annihilate a young woman whose very existance could unravel reality! His one obstacle: Captain Marvel—who has to decide whether he can allow one girl to perish in order to safeguard the universe! “Peter David mixes satire, farce and nasty twists with ease. Great fun!” -Comics International 7-59606-04815-1-00811 2.50 INCREDIBLE HULK NO. 17 cover by ron garney & sal buscema PAUL JENKINS/RON GARNEY/sal buscema Dogs of War: Part 4—The Hulk is besieged by Ryker’s most terrible creation: the ever- changing young man known as Flux! What is the secret of this strange and tragic figure, and how will he alter the life of Bruce Banner in the most unexpected of ways? “Paul Jenkins grabs the Hulk by the horns and puts the INCREDIBLE back in the title! An intelligent treatment that promises much!” -Comics International 7-59606-04745-1-01711 2.25 THUNDERBOLTS NO. 41 cover by mark bagley & greg adams fabian nicieza/mark bagley/greg adams Never trust the Sandman! While the Thunderbolts and the V-Battalion hash out their differences fist-to-face, Flint Marko sneaks off on his real mission—to kill Silver Sable! And to make matters worse, at a most inopportune moment, one of the T-Bolts flips out! Who? Why? Just wait until you find out! “Not many super hero titles can be described as ‘unpredictable,’ but, if any deserves the accolade, it’s THUNDERBOLTS. Fabian Nicieza has done an outstanding job of maintaining the title’s rickety wooden roller coaster feel, and Mark Bagley’s art is wonderful, as always.” -Comics Buyer’s Guide 7-59606-03566-3-04111 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 28 AVENGERS NO. 31 cover by george pérez KURT BUSIEK/george pérez/al vey The Vision returns as we kick off the storyline that leads to the AVENGERS/THUNDERBOLTS summer collision! How has the synthezoid’s time away from the Earth’s Mightiest Heroes changed him? And when the Grim Reaper declares war on Madame Masque, which side will the Avengers end up taking? 7-59606-04458-0-03111 2.25 BEFORE THE 4: BEN GRIMM & LOGAN NO. 2 (OF 3) cover by KAARE ANDREWS & WALDEN WONG larry hama/KAARE ANDREWS/WALDEN WONG Logan, Ben Grimm and Carol Danvers—trapped behind enemy lines! Shot down and captured by an elite Soviet strike force, our heroes must find a way to escape—that doesn’t involve killing each other! Why are they seemingly betrayed? And why does the Black Widow seem to know their next moves? Plus: A prize fight in a speeding train, an escape from a Siberian prison camp, dogfights between experimental aircraft, secret scientific installations, packs of ravenous wolves, a nuclear menace, lots o’ stuff blowing up, and surprise cameos by other Marvel mainstays! Whew! 7-59606-04861-8-00211 2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE CLASSIC YEARS VOLUME 2 joe simon/jack kirby Still available! This 216-page trade paperback reprints CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #6 - #10—completely restored and recolored! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited last month. Please use MAR001160 to order.) 7-59606-10743-8-00111 24.95 DEADPOOL NO. 43 cover by jim calafiore christopher priest/jim calafiore/jon holdredge The Merc with a Mouth faces his hardest challenge yet—getting home from outer space! After the events of DEADPOOL #41, Wade Wilson is stranded in space with the alien known as Dirty Wolff! Will Deadpool find his way back to Earth, or will he be destroyed by the deadly interstellar space warden named Rasputin?! 7-59606-03703-2-04311 2.25 MARVEL: THE LOST GENERATION NO. 7 (OF 12) cover by john byrne roger stern/john byrne/al milgrom For over a decade, the First Line was America’s foremost super-team, defending the Free World from threats no ordinary force could handle. But then they ran up against the one menace that they couldn’t stop—and it lurked within their own government! Also, the Knight Templar makes a fateful decision, and not even the Black Fox can stop him! Plus: The most unexpected guest-star of them all! (Marvel Memo: Due to story content, this limited series is numbered in reverse.) 7-59606-04839-7-00711 2.99 ON SALE JULY 5 FANTASTIC FOUR: HEROES REBORN cover by jim lee jim lee & brandon choi/jim lee/scott williams • THE SCOOP: Jim Lee takes on the Fantastic Four! • THE STORY: Controversial and headline-grabbing, Marvel’s “Heroes Reborn” project of 1996 was an electrifying event. Superstar artists were commissioned to produce year- long series featuring Marvel’s greatest characters, reimagining their origins and early stories with modern sensibilities. Veteran readers cried foul, but their disagreement quickly turned to interest as sales skyrocketed, boosted by an overpowering curiosity. Chief among the titles in this series was Jim Lee’s take on the Fantastic Four. Combining his technologically-inclined artwork with his decidedly ’90s storytelling, Lee re- envisioned the story of four space travelers who were transformed into fabulously powered challengers of the unknown. Mr. Fantastic, The Thing, the Invisible Woman and the Human Torch are all here in FANTASTIC FOUR (Vol. 2) #1 through #6—along with familiar faces such as Dr. Doom, Namor, the Black Panther and Nick Fury—reinterpreted and reborn! • THE FORMAT: 176-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10744-5-00111 17.95 ON SALE JULY 12 THE ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA cover by jack kirby stan lee/jack kirby • THE SCOOP: The Super Soldier joins the ESSENTIAL army! • THE STORY: The return of Captain America was one of the most unexpected events of the nascent days of the Marvel Universe. Now TALES OF SUSPENSE #59 - #99 and CAPTAIN AMERICA #100 - #104 are collected in Marvel’s tremendously popular ESSENTIAL format! See the Sentinel of Liberty take on the most fearsome foes of freedom, including A.I.M., the Super-Adaptoid, M.O.D.O.K., Batroc the Leaper and the infamous Red Skull! • THE FORMAT: You know it and love it... it’s 528 pages of bold, black-and-white action for a low, low price! 7-59606-10740-7-00111 14.95 MARVEL KNIGHTS ON SALE JUNE 7 MARVEL BOY NO. 1 (OF 6) cover by j.g. jones grant morrison/j.g. jones • THE SCOOP: The dream team of writer Grant Morrison (JLA) and J.G. Jones (BLACK WIDOW) unleash a new Marvel hero for the 21st Century! • THE STORY: Forget everything you know about the name Marvel Boy! Burn the toga and the headband! Shred the cape and wave goodbye to Uranus! This is a very different character. The new Marvel Boy is Noh-Varr, the youngest member of a Kree Diplomatic team. After voyaging for years, these alien super heroes reach Earth, only to be blown out of the sky. Only Noh-Varr survives, and is captured and tortured by the mysterious Midas Organization. Escaping, he vows vengeance on all mankind. But with Morrison weaving this tale, don’t expect cliche superheroics or a squeaky clean protagonist. Instead, get ready for Dr. Midas, a criminal billionare who’s so obsessed with Cosmic Rays that he bathes in them... Exterminatrix, who arrives in issue #3 to make life heaven and hell for Marvel Boy... the Plex Intelligence, a clone of the Supreme Intelligence, but with Multiple Personality options... Hexus, the Living Corporation... Bannermen, a trio of U.N. super soldiers whose bodies are laced with adamantium and enhanced by gamma- rays... and have we talked about our ticked off protagonist yet? Hey, why don’t we just listen to the words of Morrison instead? • THE WRITER SPEAKS: “We’re always being told that super hero books are nothing but adolescent power fantasies. Fine. Here comes the ultimate adolescent power fantasy! The Marvel Style began with the Sub-Mariner... and like Bill Everett’s Prince Namor, I wanted my hero to be an outcast, a fiery rebel with an appetite for righteous mass destruction. Marvel Boy is not one of the Kree we’re familiar with from books like AVENGERS and CAPTAIN MARVEL. He’s a super diplomat who’s spent a few years adventuring across numerous alternate realities and bizarre dimensions. Now, in the Marvel Universe, he must use all of his skills and powers just to stay alive and continue his one-man guerrila war against our planet. Like Marvel Boy himself, I’m a newcomer to this Universe and I’m having fun using stuff like S.H.I.E.L.D. or the Mindless Ones and finding new takes on it, things we haven’t seen or thought before. I got sick of seeing what I call ‘DadComics.’ It’s time to say goodbye to all those boring, nostalgic books. We’re here to trash the past and make something new that’s relevant to our lives today.” • THE FORMAT: Six-issue monthly limited series. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04837-3-00111 2.99 ON SALE JUNE 14 PUNISHER NO. 5 (OF 12) painted cover by tim bradstreet garth ennis/steve dillon/jimmy palmiotti Frank Castle’s one man war on the Gnucci clan continues to escalate—and if you think they have it bad, just imagine what will happen when a run-of-the-mill lowlife mugger comes face-to-face with the merchant of vigilante death! Let’s just say it won’t be pretty. Plus: Mr. Payback, Elite and a whole host of Punisher wannabes are crawling out of the woodwork to clean up the streets of NYC... that is, if you consider spilled blood a disinfectant! “PUNISHER will appeal to both fans of Preacher and Marvel fans who want something very different.” -Comics Buyer’s Guide 7-59606-04828-1-00511 2.99 ON SALE JUNE 28 DAREDEVIL NO. 15 cover by quesada & mack david mack/joe quesada/kevin nowlan Follow the rags to riches story of Wilson Fisk from his humble beginnings as an impoverished youth to an obsessed businessman to the feared Kingpin of Crime! Plus: The battle between Daredevil and Echo rages on, but when DD tells her a painful secret, will the truth fall on deaf ears? All this, and a guest-appearance by the delightful yet deadly Black Widow! 7-59606-04706-2-01511 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS NO. 2(A) cover by joe quesada chuck dixon/eduardo barreto/klaus janson Question: What lives a mile below Brooklyn and destroys everything in its path? If your final answer is hundreds of sharp-clawed creatures lead by Ulik the Asgardian troll, then you may be a millionaire! In a tale we call “Thunder Below,” the ultimate non-team attempts to fight their way out of one of the most disgusting, disease-ridden and spine- chilling places in the known Marvel Universe—the New York City subway system! After all, only a hole this horrifying could bring together arch enemies like Daredevil and the Punisher! And only a rat-infested pit this dank and miserable could give the Black Widow, Dagger and Shang-Chi the heebie-jeebies! 7-59606-04878-6-00211 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS NO. 2(B) VARIANT cover by eduardo barreto chuck dixon/eduardo barreto/klaus janson It’s “2-For-2” time with a variant cover by Eduardo Barreto! 7-59606-04878-6-00221 2.99 SPIDER-MAN ON SALE JUNE 7 SPIDER-MAN: DEATH & DESTINY NO. 1 (OF 3) cover by lee weeks lee weeks/lee weeks/richard case • THE SCOOP: Writer/artist Lee Weeks presents a searing look at one of the character- forming events in the life of Spider-Man! • THE STORY: Years ago, Spider-Man and his cast of characters suffered a horrible loss... but the aftermath went largely unexplored. Now we travel back to the days after Captain George Stacy died at the hands—make that tentacles—of Doctor Octopus. How did Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson and Gwen Stacy deal with this horrific event? Most importantly, how did Peter Parker react when he came to the realization that he hadn’t honored his pledge to the dying Captain to take care of Gwen? And what of Otto Octavious himself? Has the multi-limbed foe slinked into the shadows to merely lick his wounds—or is the good Doctor preparing his most sinister scheme ever? And what will happen when a vengefilled Spider-Man finally confronts his hated foe? • THE FORMAT: Each chapter of this three-issue limited series will be 32 pages. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-04894-6-00111 2.99 SPIDER-MAN: THE DEATH OF CAPTAIN STACY cover by lee weeks stan lee/gil kane Published in tandem with SPIDER-MAN: DEATH & DESTINY, this 64-page reprint collects the classic and tragic story originally presented in AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #88 - #90! If you never read it—or if you just want to get into the proper mood for the new limited series—this story by Stan Lee and Gil Kane rocked Spider-Man’s world when his girlfriend’s father died in the midst of a fight with the demented Doctor Octopus! 7-59606-04895-3-00111 3.50 SPIDER-WOMAN NO. 14 cover by bart sears john byrne/graham nolan/randy elliott It’s a catfight such as you’ve never seen as Mattie encounters Nighteyes—a cat thief that employs real felines! Plus: Believe it or not, Spider-Woman finally dons a permanent costume! 7-59606-04760-4-01411 2.25 ON SALE JUNE 14 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN NO. 20 cover by erik larsen howard mackie/erik larsen/john beatty • THE SCOOP: The 100-Page Monster strikes again! • THE STORY: It’s an all-action extravaganza as Aleistar Smythe returns—and so do his sinister Spider Slayers! The father’s machines almost killed Spider-Man on numerous occasions—will the son’s 21st Century versions finish the job? J. Jonah Jameson sure hopes so—because he hired him! Also, did Jonah peek under the web-slinger’s mask back in PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #10? The answer is revealed here! Will this be Triple J’s greatest triumph—or his most costly embarrassment? Plus: this Monster Edition continues the Spider Slayer theme by reprinting some of the web-head’s most wild battles with those rowdy robots, including AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #25, #52 and #192! • THE FORMAT: It’s the package that has them all buzzing... 100 whopping pages of wall-crawling action and killer contraption craziness for a low, low price! 7-59606-04716-1-02011 2.99 SPIDER-GIRL NO. 23 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson Things definitely aren’t what they seem when May “Mayday” Parker encounters something she never thought possible: someone who’s better than her on the basketball court! What will our hero do when she finds out the true nature of her rival’s uncanny abilities? And what does J. Jonah Jameson want to offer our very own Spider-Girl? Plus: appearances by the Ladyhawks and Darkdevil! 7-59606-03503-8-02311 2.25 SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSE NO. 5 It’s three complete Spider-Man stories in one book (with character bios and story intros) for $1.00 less than their original price! Great for new readers, this 80-page issue reprints AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #17, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #17 and SPIDER- GIRL #20! 7-59606-04841-0-00511 4.99 ON SALE JUNE 21 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN NO. 20 cover by mark buckingham paul jenkins/mark buckingham/dan green • THE SCOOP: Marvel’s top hero gets a top creative team: new penciler Mark Buckingham (Batman, Titans) and new writer Paul Jenkins (INCREDIBLE HULK, INHUMANS)! • THE STORY: At his lowest ebb, Spider-Man has finally accepted the reality of his wife’s death. He’s been consoled by his friends and family, but there’s still one person he must make peace with—his long gone Uncle Ben. This is a story that cuts to the heart of the character as Peter Parker flashes back to the happiest times of his checkered life, revealing never-before-seen moments in one of comicdom’s most cherished characters. Be there for a bittersweet and humorously optimitstic tale which catches our star-crossed hero at a crossroads—and acts as a superb beginning for the new team of Jenkins and Buckingham! • THE WRITER SPEAKS: Will we be seeing much of Peter’s supporting cast in his tales? Says Jenkins: “They're extremely important. I always remember all the cool old Stan Lee/Steve Ditko or the Lee/John Romita stories in which Peter constantly had to juggle his school work and his girlfriends and go off to battle the bad guy and somehow make it home in time for dinner. This always seemed so important because his supporting cast were so interesting. We cared about whether or not he'd end up with Gwen or Mary Jane. Or whether or not he'd break Flash's nose without letting on that he had super strength. Because they lived and breathed as much as he did.” What will Jenkins stress in his Spidey stories? “To me, it's all about character, character, character,” he stated. “There are certain elements that should always be in a Spidey comic: action, humor, fisticuffs, bad guys with outrageous costumes, crazy futuristic weaponry, boatloads of gorgeous women... and Aunt May's meat loaf. So, never fear, those elements will be in the book. But if anyone has ever read my stuff they'll know I feel it's very important to take time to understand the characters.” And speaking of characters, what does he think of our main man? “Spider-Man is so full of potential,” stated Jenkins. “He's such a tragic figure because he's striving to rectify a mistake he once made—namely the death of his Uncle Ben—but there's no way he can make up for it. The only way would be to somehow bring Uncle Ben back to life, and that can't happen. But this poor guy, he's going to keep trying no matter what... and while he's at it, he'll take the occasional moment to thumb his nose at all the obstacles placed in his way. What a great character.” • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for complete details. 7-59606-04717-8-02011 2.25 SPIDER-GIRL PRESENTS: THE BUZZ NO. 2 (OF 3) cover by ron frenz & sal buscema tom defalco/ron frenz/sal buscema Continuing the solo adventures of the MC2 mystery man! After the events of last issue, J. Jonah Jameson is obsessed with bringing The Buzz to justice—but will the evil Dr. Jade do it first? Also, who is the stranger in the shadows—and how is he connected to the original Spider-Man? Plus: This issue guest-stars everyone’s favorite female web-slinger, Spider-Girl! 7-59606-04876-2-00211 2.99 DYNAMIC FORCES X-MEN THE MOVIE: WOLVERINE #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVER Signed by Dynamic Forces exclusive alternate cover artists Jae Lee and colorist Joe Villarrubbia! Wolverine "Sketch Cover" available with a hand-drawn sketch of Wolverine's head by artist Jae Lee Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC MSRP: $29.99 SKETCH—FC MSRP: $69.99 X-MEN THE MOVIE: ROGUE #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVER Signed by Dynamic Forces exclusive alternate cover artist Dorian! Rogue "Sketch Cover" available with a hand-drawn sketch of Rogue's head by painter Dorian. Extremely Limited! REGULAR—FC MSRP: $19.99 SKETCH—FC MSRP: $69.99 MARVEL BOY #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVER Signed by artist (and Dynamic Forces Exclusive alternate cover artist) J.G. Jones! Extremely Limited! 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A turning point for Peter Parker in this issue with a new writer and a new artist! Extremely Limited! FC MSRP: $29.99 X-MEN MILLENNIAL VISIONS #1 SIGNED Signed by artists JH Williams and Sean Chen! The X-Men as viewed through the eyes of other visionairy artists! Extremely Limited! FC MSRP: $39.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT BLACK BULL COMICS GATECRASHER: THE SERIES #1 Written by MARK WAID Cover and interior art by AMANDA CONNER, inks by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Over a year has passed since the conclusion of the Gatecrasher mini-series—our hero Alec Wagner is harder, stronger and... more mature? What terrible tragedy has brought him to this new drastic change? Alec has lost many of his friends... Hazard is gone and the Split-Second Squad has been gutted. Meet Alec’s weird college roommate, a bevy of hot girls and a battalion of dark enemies. The word is out across the galaxy—the first sentient race to catch Alec will capture the keys to galactic conquest! Brought to you by Brooklyn’s own Mark Waid, Amanda Conner and Jimmy Palmiotti! In stores June 28, 2000. Retailers: See the order form for info on the Transparent Holofoil incentive by Glenn Fabry! FC, 32pg $2.50 MAGAZINES WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #106 Wizard: The Comics Magazine #106 is our SUPER SUMMER HEAT SPECTACULAR! Superstar painter Joe Jusko paints a dazzling image of Wolverine from the forthcoming X-MEN movie. Our X-Men movie countdown continues with more exclusive preview coverage from the set and info on the films dramatic new the special effects. This issue of Wizard will present a massive preview guide through this summer’s awesome events including the end of Garth Ennis’ Preacher, the triumphant 100th issue of Todd McFarlane’s Spawn, Grant Morrison’s last comic book, Marvel Boy and go on the set of the anticipated Witchblade TV movie. Series star Yancy Butler will also make her Wizard premiere appearance as Witchblade on the alternate photo cover to this issue! Also, meet Batman’s hot up-and-coming writer Greg Rucka in an exclusive Wizard Q&A interview. Get the latest news you need, along with the greatest coverage of every aspect of comic book entertainment. “Coming Attractions” will provide the most comprehensive updates of all the upcoming comic films and more! This month our price guide will include a special bonus collecting section and a complete Alan Moore comic book checklist!! Magazine (X-Men Movie Wolverine cover by Joe Jusko) $4.99 Magazine (Witchblade actress photo cover) $4.99 TOMB RAIDER AND THE TOP COW UNIVERSE FREE Exclusive Aphrodite IX #0 comic book drawn by David Finch and written by David Wohl! As Tomb Raider continues to lead Marc Silvestri’s Top Cow Productions line of top- selling, brilliantly illustrated Image comic books, Wizard proudly presents an all-new special on Tomb Raider and the Top Cow Universe. With a dazzling Tomb Raider/Aphrodite IX cover by David Finch, this special-edition Wizard publication will take you inside of Top Cow’s ever-expanding world. Start with Top Cow founder, Marc Silvestri. Find out when he will return to comics and hear about his plans to relaunch Image’s first comic Cyberforce. Check out his new online venture eruptor.com along with a complete rundown of all of his crossover plans, including Witchblade/Darkness/Aliens/Predator and 4 Marvel crossovers. Meet the creative team behind Top Cow’s latest hit comic, Tomb Raider, as we interview artist Andy Park and writer Dan Jurgens. See how far Top Cow creators got through the Tomb Raider video game for the PlayStation 2. Joe Jusko will create a fully painted Tomb Raider Special. Dive into Michael Turner’s Fathom and hear Turner’s ideas for his next title that will appear in 2001. Catch up on J. 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This figure of Cyclops’ brother stands ready to take on the X-Men or any others that get in his way. Complete your X-Men collection now. Get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collectors box while supplies last! Figure PI COMICS SECTION AAA POP COMICS THE ATOMICS #6 by Mike Allred “The Physical!” You're not gonna want to miss this one! You'll find out what makes The Atomics tick as the series continues to build steam when Frank Einstein (Madman) brings his bizarre scientist friend, Dr. Gillespie Flem, to the party. Flem gives all the beatniks physical examinations, providing a rundown on each of the members of team. You'll find out the origin of Boone “Zapman” Gehr when he reveals what his life was like in The Innerverse. And if that wasn't enough, you'll want to make sure you pick up this issue for the free membership card to join Allred's Atomic Art Pop Comics Subversive Soldiers — the snazziest club this side of Bedrock's Water Buffaloes! And adding icing to the cake is a super-cool unpublished pin-up by the prince of pulchritude, Paul Pope! FC, 24pg $2.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #255 “Going Home”: Part 24 of 34—Cerebus gets another big shock from one of Estarcion’s newest innovations. Jaka figures out how to get them “in” for an overnight stay at one of the hunting lodges and Mary gets ready to tell them a little story. Includes the latest installment of “To Ham & Ham Not.” The countdown to issue 300 (March 2004) continues… T-minus 45 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 6: MELMOTH TP by Dave Sim Dave Sim's Cerebus began as a parody of Conan, but has expanded and grown into much, much more! Intellectual, entertaining, and thought provoking, Cerebus is the longest running independent black-and-white comic being published today! (STAR00431) SC, 248, 7x10, b&w $17.00 ******************** ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME III #33 It's the annual SiP Special Summer One-Shot! The SiP gang is featured in a super-hero parody entitled "Not With My Cape You Don't!" with Francine as The Wallflower, Katchoo as Razormouth and David as Captain Ahhh! Casey dreams that she and her SiP friends are heroes battling Freddie Femur, as the arch-villain, Fex Femur, for world peace when he attempts to seize semi-control of a very small town outside of a major metropolitan area. (Sorry, but as the slacker generation hits the villain ranks, this is about as ambitious as they seem to get!) FC, 24pg $2.75 STAR OF THE MONTH COMPLETE STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOK THREE HC by Terry Moore This new book is the third in the “Complete SiP” book series, a premium hardcover edition collecting issues #1-12 of Volume III. This is the first book to collect the entire Homage and Abstract Studio issues that make up Act One of SiP’s final story trilogy. A special color section features the original cover art for every issue, in addition to notes and sketches from Terry Moore’s sketchbook taken during the making of these issues. Plus: A Bonus story — the best-selling single issue of SiP ever, the Xena parody, “Princess Warrior!” Foil stamped casebound hardcover with color dustjacket. (STAR10641) HC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w (w/Color Section) $49.95 *********************** AC COMICS GOLDEN AGE MEN OF MYSTERY #23 America's national hero, that mystery man of the airways... Skyman, swings into action for the first time in his premier adventure from Big Shot Comics #1 as illustrated by Ogden Whitney. Manhunter and his wonder dog Thor solve "The Case of the Kidnapped Corpse" from Police Comics #20. Costumed Nazi basher G-2 is thwarted by a beautiful spy in "The Return of Mata Hari," by Ruben Moreira from National Comics #23. Jack Cole draws a dizzying tale starring Quicksilver from National Comics #13. Golden Age artist Martin Filchock recounts his career and presents a Fireman story from Man O' War #1. And last but far from least, Firebrand from Police Comics #10. It's a classic collection that can't be beat! b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #14 The Haunted Horseman leads off with a chilling tale of a reanimated head that spurs Indians onto the warpath in "The Horror of The Living Head!" by Dick Ayers. The Durango Kid thwarts white hooded terror riders in "XXX" by Joe Certa and John Belfi. The Black Diamond and Bumper fight to salvage the life of a man who is "Forced To Kill." The prince of the plains, American Eagle, goes on a desperate mission to save "The Hostage" by John Severin. The B-Bar-B Riders discover "The Golden Stallion" destined to become Bobby Benson's palomino, Amigo, in this origin tale by Bob Powell. Super- solid Western adventure from cover to cover. b&w, 44pg $5.95 WESTERN MOVIE COMICS PAK #1 Your favorite big screen cowboy stars come at you with guns blazing in this pak! Western Movie Hero #1 is a brand-new, never-offered-before AC nostalgia-book. It stars Johnny Mack Brown, with a full-color photo cover, text write-up on his film career and comic story, "The Phantom Stage." Co-starring are Rocky Lane in "Gunning for Trouble," Tex Ritter in "Jaws of Terror," and Tom Mix in "The Vanishing Skins!" Follow this with Rocky Lane Western Annual #1 with three great Rocky Lane stories and photos; Tom Mix Holiday Album #1 with five great Tom Mix strips drawn by Carl Pfeuffer; and conclude with Durango Kid #1, featuring Charles Starrett as Durango on a color photo cover, three classic Durango comic strips (two in color), plus an adventure of the mysterious Haunted Horseman! More Western action for your money you won't find anywhere! This bagged Pak includes Western Movie Hero #1, Durango Kid #1, Tom Mix Holiday Album #1, and Rocky Lane Annual #1. Pack (x3), FC/b&w $16.95 ACCLAIM COMICS QUANTUM & WOODY #26 by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal It’s the extra-special double sized 26th anniversary issue! In this double-sized issue, Warrant goes bad. Real bad. Vincent is on life support… does he live, does he die? What will happen to everyone’s favorite goat? Only time will tell! Also, in this special issue, we’ll be reprinting the extra special Q&W #0 issue, and whatever little extra nuggets we can dig up here at the office! FC, 48pg (Note Price) $3.50 SHADOW MAN VOLUME 3 #12 by Abnett & Lanning, Broome, & Regla Astrid and Michael make it back to present day. The Earth is saved from vampiric infestation… or is it? What will Shadow Man do when he faces Bellos in present day? Cap him? Hug him? Have a party? Also, an ending that you just wouldn’t believe! FC, 32pg $2.50 ACG COP CALLED TRACY #16 by Chester Gould Classic Tracy from 1950. Tracy, newly married, discovers a mystery a few blocks from his new home. This is Chester Gould at his best! Don’t miss it! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ACG’S AMAZING COMICS STARRING DRAGON LADY #3 by Milton Caniff Terry and Ryan’s first encounter with the greatest female villain of all time continues. More danger and thrills. Plus, Milton Caniff, too! b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 CRIMEBUSTER #3 by Max Allan Collas & Dick Leacher Terror in the Trades, Tracy takes on the big boys as he investigates corporate crime and Upward Lee Mobile in this modern day suspense story. b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 MILLINIUM 2.5: THE BUCK ROGERS SAGA #2 by Dick Calkin Dick Calkin’s classic strip from the 30s reprinted in comic book form for classic sci-fi fans and the classic comic strip collector! b&w, 32pg $2.95 PULP ACTION STARRING THE SHADOW #8 by Walter Gibson & Vernon Green Crime takes no holiday and neither does The Shadow when he is faced with his greatest challenge! Brought to you by Walter Gibson and Vernon Green. Pick up a copy, lock and load! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALL DETECTIVES STARRING SHERLOCK HOLMES #2 by A.C. Doyle A rare collection of the 30s Sherlock Holmes strip. Done in classic Prince Valiant-style art and narration, this collection is a joy to behold. Detective and suspense fans alike will enjoy this collection of the world’s greatest detective. b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR HAWKS #1 by Ron Goulard & Gil Kane In the tradition of Star Wars and Star Trek, ACG is proud to present the first issue of this great modern sci-fi strip. Star Hawks is Gil Kane at his best — since that’s what he always gave us. This first issue is dedicated to the family of Gil Kane, and to the artist himself. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GREEN BERETS #3 by Robin Moore & Joe Kubert Lock and load! It’s the 60s, it’s Vietnam, and things look pretty bleak. The Berets are paid to take it as it comes, and it comes hard courtesy of Joe Kubert. And if you don’t know what that means, you have no idea of the great read in store for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR WESTERN #3 A giant of an issue with none other than Clint Eastwood on the cover! Star Western lists his westerns, and picks the top comics that featured the western stars that lit up the silver screen, like Tom Mix, Rocky Lane, Monty Hale, Andy Devine, Lash Larue, and more. Printed from the original Fawcett and Charlton proofs! b&w, 64pg $5.95 AFC STUDIO BEGINNING OF THE END #1 by Robert Scott & Albert Sliva Jr. The year is 2005 and Edward Robert Reap — now known as Reaper — is trying to come to grips with the total upheaval of his world. The United States Government has been toppled, the Federal Reserve is bankrupt, and the Military has been forced to enact Martial Law in an attempt to save America from the unknown and unseen entity behind this upheaval. Unknown, that is, to everyone except Reaper, who quickly learns that knowing the problem and being able to fix it are not necessarily the same thing. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 AIT/PLANETLAR ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: SPACE 1959 PACK by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard If you've got Go Fever, and missed out on the critically acclaimed three-issue mini-series the first time, here's your chance to get all three sold-out issues in one pop culture explosion! It's 1959, and the Cold War Space Race is heating up. Cameraman Chet Archer, network trouble-shooter Bob Block, and reporter Kit Draper of the fledgling Channel Seven uncover a murder, a secret U.S. rocket base, and a Commie plot to get to the moon. And it's up to Col. Lloyd Macadam of the Aerospace Intelligence Taskforce to put a stop to it all! We've got the ruthless military, the Red Scare, and guys on the moon ten years before you thought — in a set of comics writer Kurt Busiek (Astro City) calls "the one with heart and dreams and drive." Set (x3), b&w $8.95 ALCHEMY TEXTS ARMAGEDDON PATROL: CHERRIES #1 Following last year’s critically acclaimed blood-and-guts one-shot about the super-heroes who fought in Vietnam, this two-issue mini-series reveals the Patrol’s origins. The first issue dealing with their no-nonsense leader, Maiden America. Warning: Contains strong language! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR Amaze Ink SKELETON KEY VOLUME 5: ROOTS by Andi Watson This trade paperback collects all four issues of the latest Skeleton Key mini-series from last year. Times are a-changin' in Garfield. Tamsin begins to consider her future plans for college. There's one thing standing in her way... her best friend Kitsune. How can she leave her behind when Kitty can't shop for groceries on her own? Community college beckons then, but is it really what Tamsin wants? SC, 96pg, b&w (Note Price) $12.95 SLEEPING DRAGONS #1 by Kevin Mason & Alex Szewczuk As the village of Ravenslocke falls onto rough times, a zealous knight rides into town with a plan. In return for their assistance in slaying a dragon whose lair is near the village, the knight offers to share the dragon’s cache of gold and bring the town glory. Petty politics divide the town and the plan goes awry. Who will save them from the fury of this angered dragon? Between Sir Michael Augustine the Knight, Solomon the Wizard, and Muley the Coward, someone must save the town — but how? Part adventure, part fairy tale, and part farce, Sleeping Dragons will be entertaining for readers of all ages. b&w, 24pg $2.95 Slave Labor BLACK HEART BILLY #2 by Dwyer, Remender, & Jaten Billy has sex with a real girl! A hot, sexy one, even! Live vicariously through our young anti-hero as he gets it on! Also, Billy goes to a punk show and meets Deadhead. Plus an X-Man dies! In fact, all of them die! Plus, Billy goes to a comic shop and kicks your butt! That's right! You! You're actually in this issue, getting your ass beat like a red-haired Irish stepchild on Saint Patty's Day! Plus, Billy has a threesome with your mom and your sister! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 DOCTOR GRAVE #2 by Ed Vis In chapter two of the "Satan’s Fury Saga,” we follow Dr. Grave on his perilous journey to the scenic mountain village of Weiner. There, amidst the seemingly tranquil town, the good doctor uncovers a conspiratorial web of deception, corruption, and murder. Soon, he and Shandar become prey to an ancient brotherhood of satanic knights bent on ushering in the Apocalypse. If, by the grace of God, he can remain sober long enough, Dr. Gordon Oswald Grave may be the only man who is able to stop "The Unholy Twelve." b&w, 32pg $2.95 DRUNKEN MONKEYS HOCKEY HAT The popular Drunken Monkeys sportswear line gets a new addition this month, with this slick baseball-style cap that features an embroidered, full-color design from the Drunken Monkeys Hockey Jersey. The cap is black with a leather adjustable strap and metal clasp. If you like drinking or monkeys, or just want a cool hat to wear without endorsing a real team, you’ll want this hat! Hat SRP: $13.50 GLOOM COOKIE #5 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Damion narrowly escapes the treacherous trap that Isabella so cruelly set for him. He convinces Lex to go away with him to New Orleans to hide from Vincent and Isabella. Vincent, now convinced that Damion is indeed dangerous, sees no alternative but to destroy him. While in New Orleans, Damion and Lex go on a haunted tour of the French Quarter where they learn the dark myths and legends that shroud that magical city. Lex envisions herself and her friends as the characters of the frightening stories as they unfold throughout the tour. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLOOM COOKIE CURRENT PRINTING #1 by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Enter a world filled with whimsical tales of social treachery, unrequited love, and monsters under the bed. Readers who enjoy titles such as Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Lenore will be drawn to the stylistic art and cynical storyline. This issue features Lex and Max and their vain pursuit of love, as well as a unique portrayal of nightclub intrigue. Not to mention Sebastian and his struggles with disappearing girlfriends and things that go bump in the night. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 ***************** RARE CREATURE #3 by Kelley Seda Cort agrees to introduce Amelia to his friends, and in time Amelia and Cort’s relationship becomes more serious. She befriends his underworld companions by taking photos of the outside world for them — most of the "freaks" have never been outside and want to see the things that they have only been told about. She slowly slips deeper into the seedy underworld, turning to her new friends and lifestyle for comfort, and leaving the outside world behind. This visually innovative and psychologically compelling tale continues to take new and unexpected turns as Kelley Seda’s storytelling and imagery go in bold new directions. b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $3.50 "SPOOKY" SQUEAK TOY by Jhonen Vasquez It's finally coming, and it's everything you hoped it would be. Okay, that's a lie. Really it's just a weird looking nubby-skeleton sort of thingy that squeeks when you squeeze it. And squeeze it you will! Oh, how squeezy you will be when you get your diseased hands on Spooky. Just like in I Feel Sick, Spooky can be used to annoy the hell out of your friends, neighbors, mailmen, and may possibly even be used to make the dead rise from the grave (this feature not tested ). Whatever and wherever your use Spooky, you're sure to make friends and enemies in equal amount. Please don't choke on this thing. The first toy tie-in from Jhonen Vasquez. Comes with a specially designed box from Jhonen himself! (CAUT: 4) Toy SRP: $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN OA/ JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC CURRENT PRINTING #3 by Jhonen Vasquez This is your chance to get more copies of Johnny #3, the series with the longest legs in SLG history. b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A DEFINITION GN by Ariel Schrag Tenth grade: anxiety in excess and frustration to the fullest. Definition being the tale of one girl's plow through this tumultuous year featuring all fervent obsessions from glitter- laden girls to ionic charges, and the constant pursuit of the number one score. b&w, 90pg $12.95 O/A VROOM SOCKO: PAID IN FULL by Evan Dorkin Vroom Socko: Paid in Full collects the Vroom Socko stories that were originally serialized in the Deadline UK magazine. Vroom Socko is everyone’s favorite Hectic Planet villain and this book features a high body count! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ************** ANTARCTIC PRESS BOX OFFICE POISON #19 by Alex Robinson Sherman faces a big decision: tell his girlfriend that he kissed another girl behind her back, or go to the grave carrying his guilty secret. His decision will no doubt be debated for days to come. Meanwhile, Ed finally goes on his big date with Hildy, and what better place to impress a lady than GranoSequon, the east coast's largest comic book convention? You will gasp in awe as you witness Ed's finesse with ladies of the fairer sex — and probably learn a few things along the way. Plus, special contributions by Tony Consiglio and Kieron Dwyer, and we learn a secret from each of the world-famous BOP cast! Bimonthly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 GIGANTOR #5 by Ted Nomura “Doppleganger”: Part 2—Captain Spider has stolen Gigantor and is using it to speed up the building of his Moonbase fortress. After realizing that his Gigantor is an inferior copy, Jimmy Sparks convinces Dick Strong and Inspector Blooper to assemble a task force to retrieve the real Gigantor from the Moon. But Spider discovers their plan through his network of spies and prepares a surprise party for them. Inspector Blooper's special Space Police force is about to face… the Moon of Death! Bimonthly. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. FC, 32pg (5 of 12) $2.50 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 2 #12 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! Julia begins her long battle through the tournament of arms to regain her title as Armsmaster of Jade, but the other contestants aren't making it easy for her. Meanwhile, her mother Brunhildegard is ambushed by four armsmasters who, under G'nolga's orders, are tasked with capturing the 400-lb amazon. They say it's not over 'til the fat lady sings, but what happens when she has to fight off four of Jade's best warriors? FC, 20pg $2.50 LEGACY #4 by Fred Perry Just when the Wrath seem finished, just when the battle appears to be won, the Archessence reveals its true power, snatching defeat from the jaws of our heroes' victory! Joe, Vicky, Tracy, and Shiva are forced to flee the city, which is now totally under the control of the Wrath. To make matters worse, they have to escape in the middle of early- morning rush hour! It's fast-driving, high-speed fighting action in this issue of Legacy... but the other shoe doesn't drop quite yet! Quarterly. FC, 24pg $2.99 LEGACY T-SHIRT designed by Fred Perry Hot on the heels (or tails) of last month's Gold Digger T-shirt is another piece of apparel for Fred Perry fans, the Legacy T-shirt! This snappy, symbolic shirt depicts a big, bold exclamation point topping a yin/yang symbol, as worn by Legacy star Joe Dumar at the end of the very first issue! L-XL $17.99 XXL $18.99 MANGAZINE #12 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 cover by Joe Wight (background painter for Star Wars: The Manga) and you've got Mangazine! Now with more than 100 pages of comics and new features every month! Squarebound. FC, 100+pg $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL VERSION 2 #12 by Ben Dunn When Worlds Collide! Finally, the identity of the rogue Time Burner is revealed and it's not going to be pretty. The two worlds of Ninja High School begin to merge in a event that will mean the end of all of time and space as we know it! Special Double-Sized Last Issue! FC, 32pg $2.50 TOMORROW MAN #2 by Kevin Gunstone & Terry Pallot “A Requiem for Nepton”: Part 2—Following on from events in the first issue, Tomorrow Man is abandoned by the Brigade of Champions and is left to confront Hunter/Seeker and the invading Destructors alone! As Tomorrow Man ponders their whereabouts, we follow the Brigade as they travel into the future and to Tomorrow Man's homeworld of Nepton, where in a startling conclusion we learn the true origin of Tomorrow Man! Cover by John Charles. b&w, 24pg $2.99 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOLUME 3 #12 by Chris Allen AP Core Title! 28-Page Spectacular! Areala and Lillith rush to stop the siege of the Vatican at the hands of the nefarious angel. But will they arrive in time? Magic Priests, Warrior Nuns and the Vatican Army stand against a deluge of their own and a torrent of lost souls at the hands of Father Death! Can anything survive? Or will the Vatican burn? Special Triptych Gatefold Cover! This wrap-up was so big, we wanted to wrap it up in something big — too big for one normal cover to contain — so we did a triple cover! Unfold this triple-length marvel for a panoramic spectacular! FC, 24pg (Note Price) $3.50 WARRIOR NUN BRIGANTIA #1 by Kevin Gunstone & Art Wetherell The year is 1940 and the island of Great Britain is standing alone against the Nazi blitz! However, an even greater threat rears its head as the sorceress Fata Morgana steals the Head of Bran! Now the Church of England and Winston Churchill himself call upon the services upon the Warrior Nun Brigantia to save England and the world from Morgana's evil! Written by hot new British writer Kevin Gunstone and drawn by up-and-coming talent Art Wetherell. Cover by John Charles. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 WORLD WAR II: 1946 #12 by Ted Nomura AP Core Title! "Korea"—In real history, the Korean War broke out 50 years ago during June 1950, as the Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union turned into Hot War when pro-Communist North Korea invaded pro-Western South Korea, and there was fear that this would be the opening shots for World War III. In this altered World War II, friction between the Western Allies and the pro-Communists has already reached the boiling point, causing shots against each other to increase and resulting in the breaking of the joint surrender terms against the Germans. A new "Phony War" begins on the German border, while things get hotter in Asia. Former "Tuskegee Airmen" commander General Davis leads the deployment of the new F-86 Sabre jets to Korea to confront the Soviet "volunteer" MiG-15 group commanded by Colonel Kozhedub and a special female unit led by Major Soyuz! NOTE: This will be the last issue of the first volume of the World War II:1946 series, to be followed by a six-part Kamikaze: 1946 series starting next month on a bimonthly schedule. A new World War II: 1946 series will return in the future. FC, 20pg $2.50 ANTARCTIC PRESS MANGA ART KIT This all-in-one kit imported from Japan collects all the basic tools for artists and creators like you. Included in the kit is a “How To Draw Manga” booklet, complete with English translation, explaining the essential points of drawing manga in easily understood terms. The regular set also includes 10 sheets of pre-ruled original art Bristol board, five sheets of Deleter Jr. screentone, one tone buffer, three G-pen and two Maru-pen pen nibs, one pen shaft, one facial feature brush, one bottle of Deleter Black Ink, one bottle of Deleter White Ink, and one Neo Pico Black Marker (an alcohol-based twin marker), all in one handy box. The deluxe version contains everything in the regular set, plus a mini-model mannequin and two sheets of cute character lettering. (CAUT: 4) REG.—Kit SRP: $49.95 DLX.—Kit SRP: $59.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA RAZOR DARK PROPHECY #4 by Anthony Zicari & Craig Babiar The stage is set of the final confrontation between Good and Evil, a game of chess played on a grand scale. The outcome of the Dark Prophecy hangs precariously in the balance as a small ragtag team of heroes stands before the full host of the armies of Hell. Lord Anvil stands poised on the brink of victory, preparing for his Ascension. And Areala and Razor are prepared to fulfill their destinies. Or are they? Only time will tell, because the end is just the beginning. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $2.50 ARCANE COMICS PROPHECY OF THE SOUL SORCERER VOLUME 2 #4 by Eric Dean Seaton & Patrick Blaine As Nighthawk and Morbid come closer to a confrontation, Morbid tells the story of how he went from one of the most respected KGB agents in the pre- and post-Russian communist era to a General in the most vile army ever to walk the face of the Earth. Meanwhile, the Death Soul Warriors attack Detectives Sydney Sanchez and Jadk Durgan at the Airport and Nighthawk relives the child abuse that drove him into a life of self- doubt and insecurity. This item ships with a 50/50 variant cover. FC, 32pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #499 by Various “The Unknown Equation” by George Gladir & Dan DeCarlo: Archie ponders one of the greatest mysteries ever to baffle mankind — women! “A Weighty Matter” by George Gladir and Stan Goldberg: Jughead tries to help Archie maintain his weight for wrestling, even though he continues to stuff his face in front of Archie! “Summer Jobs, and Some Are Not” by Kathleen Webb & Stan Goldberg: Reggie razzes Archie for getting a summer job at the snack stand, until he realizes how many young, female customers Archie has! “Short Cut” by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg: When Archie borrows Jughead's power mower, he ends up manicuring the neighborhood as he drives it home! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #8 by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the PAX network! “Sea Food, Be Food!”: You are what you eat — but what if what you eat wants to eat you?! It's ‘claws for alarm’ when Archie and the gang face off against giant lobsters! And what's Mr. Lodge doing in that fish costume, anyway?! “The Many Origins of Dr. Beaumont”: Because the fans demanded it, Riverdale's foremost authority on the paranormal enthralls the gang with intriguing tales of his beguiling beginnings! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #118 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC $3.19 BETTY #89 by Various & Stan Goldberg “Room & Bored”: Betty's got the rainy day blues and there's nothing to do! When she starts to clean her room, however, she finds all sorts of unfinished projects to spend her time on! “Scare Crowing”: Mr. Cooper is having quite a time keeping the birds out of his garden, until Archie proves to be the ultimate scarecrow! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #151 by Kathleen Webb & Dan DeCarlo “Soul Mates”: Ahoy, ye swarthy scoundrels, ye ain't never seen nuthin' like the ruckus of Betty & Veronica in the pirate days of olde! “A List with a Twist”: Veronica criticizes Betty's ‘List of Things to Do This Summer’ — until she realizes how much fun Betty is having! “Taking The Pledge”: Veronica agrees to run for charity, but when the race is over, worn-out, disheveled Veronica may be the biggest charity of all! “Pick Me Up”: Betty and Veronica are very ‘picky’ when it comes to which pick-up lines they'll respond to! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN #7 by Various & Dan DeCarlo Blondes, brunettes, beach balls, and bikinis — need we say more? It could only be Betty & Veronica Summer Fun! Riverdale's beauties romp their way through summer break in this 48-page special, chock-full of beach stories and (of course) pin-ups! “Digging For Buried Treasure”: It's buccaneer fun, when Betty and Veronica flash back to the Little Archie days, reminiscing about how they used to pretend they were pirates and made Archie ‘walk the plank!’ “You Wear What You Eat”: Betty and Veronica get set for a summer picnic with Archie and Reggie — by making sure they don't bring food that will look silly while they eat it! “A Cold Day in July”: On the hottest day of the year, Mr. Lodge employs a snow-making machine to cool the girls off — but when it gets out of control, the whole town is in the deep freeze! Plus: Many more great summertime tales! FC, 48pg (Note Price) $2.49 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #43 by Dan Parent “California, Here We Come!”: Betty and Veronica hit the road for a summer trip to California! Along the way, the girls see many historic sights and nearly turn Washington upside down, not to mention falling for the same guy! Haven't we been ‘down this road’ before?! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #90 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 Dan DeCarlo, Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and more! Digest, FC $3.19 CHERYL BLOSSOM #34 by Holly Golightly Guest-starring Sabrina! “Midsummer's Magic”: It's ‘rich meets witch’ when Sabrina guest stars — both as a teenager and (via flashback) as the pre-teen currently enjoying success in her hot ABC/UPN animated series! A chance sighting of Sabrina on the beach leaves Jason love struck, but Cheryl feels other emotions as she flashes back in time to when she and Sabrina were in summer camp! Cheryl didn't endear herself to her fellow campers, but Sabrina had compassion for her, being ‘different’ herself. Until Cheryl started hitting on Harvey, that is! Sabrina whipped up a little something to ‘scare’ Cheryl home, and ever since, Cheryl hasn't forgotten that terrifying episode! Will Cheryl be able to face her ‘haunted’ past? FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD #130 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey “Brolly Folly”: The gang thinks Jughead's in the dark, but he knows that he's in the shade — when he wears a sunshine chapeau to the beach to protect him from the sun. And when storm clouds gather, the gang changes their tune quickly — otherwise they'll be singing in the rain! “Back Trouble”: Jughead's got “fan” written all over his back — literally — when he has beautiful TV star Pamela Biltmore autograph his back! “Mr. Nice Guy”: Jughead decides to use reverse psychology to get rid of Ethel — by smothering her with niceness! But that doesn't work with a love sponge! FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #159 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 Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Dan DeCarlo! Digest, FC $2.19 LAUGH DIGEST #159 by Various The timeless high-school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales by Henry Scarpelli, Samm Schwartz, Stan Goldberg, Dan DeCarlo, and more! Digest, FC $2.19 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #51 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 $3.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #9 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem! Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's “Spookie Jar” and turn her Junior High upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #86 by Fingeroth, Maxwell, & Crawford “Heart of the Hedgehog”: Part 1—After the Freedom Fighter Special makes a crash landing, Sonic and Tails perform a little reconnaissance and find themselves up against the menace of Metal Sonic! Plus: “Picking Up the Pieces” by Ken Penders, Steven Butler, and Pam Eklund: Knuckles begins his quest to learn the fate of the Floating Island and all who lived upon it! FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC SUPER SPECIAL #14 by Penders, Butler, & Eklund Featuring Knuckles The Echidna! “The Best of Times, The Worst of Times”: Everyone's favorite red dude with the ’tude, Knuckles, returns in this novel-length epic! The action comes fast and furious as old plot lines are resolved and the stage is set for new Knuckles adventures which will appear regularly in the monthly Sonic series. Plus: what Super Special could be complete without Sonic? In another “Zone Wars” feature (written by Jim Spivey and Evan Skolnick, with art by Suzanne Paddock and Harvo), Sonic is thrown into the trial of his life by a Mobius of another zone called Litigopolis where everyone sues everyone else. Sonic's only defense: his new attorney… Amy McRose! FC, 48pg $2.49 VERONICA #103 by Dan Parent & Dan DeCarlo “You've Got A Friend”: Just who is that little tot Veronica is baby-sitting — and could her hunky big brother be far behind?! “Screen Time”: Veronica strikes out when she tries to get on the baseball stadium's jumbo screen! FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE COMICS FUN PACKS Due to many requests, Archie is making these affordable two-packs of Archie-published titles available! Whether you’re off to the beach, summer camp, or a road trip, these two packs are the perfect reading value! ARCHIE FUN-PACK— FC $2.79 BETTY & VERONICA FUN-PACK— FC $2.79 SPEND THE SUMMER WITH BETTY & VERONICA! Those teen dream queens, Betty and Veronica, really know how to make the best of the summer, and now you can catch up on some of their greatest adventures from summer's gone by! O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #4 FC, 48pg $2.00 O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #5 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #6 FC, 48pg $2.29 IT'S DOUBLE THE ACTION IN OVER-SIZED SONIC SPECIALS! These 48-page specials are jam-packed with the action and intrigue Sonic fans have come to expect! O/A SONIC: IN YOUR FACE SPECIAL CURRENT PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES SPECIAL #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A KNUCKLES: “CHAOTIX” SPECIAL CURRENT PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES: “MECHA MADNESS” SPECIAL CURRENT PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 O/A SONIC & KNUCKLES: “BATTLE ROYAL” SPECIAL SECOND PRINTING #1 FC, 48pg $2.25 *********************** ARROW COMICS SEMANTIC LACE #1 by Sherard Jackson Love, violence, death... nothing else matters anymore to Iluatha Assad, agent of Israel’s covert intelligence agency Mossad, who’s sent to investigate the disappearance of two reconnaissance teams inside the besieged Hitikvah Grand Mall. For Iluatha, violence drips from the ceiling to the floor as she maneuvers her Harlequin automaton through the thousands of dead, relentless, killing machines, and a timetable cycling down to obliteration. With the imminent collapse of her sanity, the only thing holding her together is him — her ex-fiancé, Taj, and her fading memories. She soon learns that the past will always return to haunt you, and in Hell, it only serves to torment! Semantic Lace is a four-issue action/love manga mini-series by Sherard Jackson. Bimonthly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 SPANK THE MONKEY ON THE COMIC MARKET #1 by Randy Zimmerman “This Is Who We Were”: Part 1—Taking a hard, scathing look at the comic book industry, our two pesky little monkeys (Spank and Shock) make some startling revelations, some unsettling realizations, and then offer up some sensible resolutions on how to fix it all! In this issue Spank delves into comics history, showing us all how the market has evolved and grown, linked to itself in some pretty weird and incestuous ways. Featuring a detailed wraparound cover — showcasing the monkeyboys as 28 of comics' greatest characters — this book is all Shock and Spank… and the first part of a trilogy on comics, as both business and artform, geared to make you think and discuss who we were, what we are now, and where we can go from here. b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.25 ASIAPAC BOOKS THE CELESTIAL ZONE #6 by Wee Tian Beng Wang Chan deduces that Xing Ling has been struck by the Aura of E-mei, and Wei Qi’s eccentric chessmate, Panda, warns that the strong force trapped in her body might burst out at any time. Thus begins the race for Xing Ling to cultivate her spiritual force and control the aura within her! Also, after his defeat, Xue Wu wallows in depression, hardly responding to the people and things around him, and Chi Xue is attacked by Jade Rabbit, Green Dragon, White Tiger, and Three-Star Toad. But by the time she is found by Xing Ling and Danian Chuyi, she has already been severely poisoned. (CAUT: 4) b&w, 152pg $8.95 AVATAR PRESS FAUST/777: THE WRATH TP by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Introduction by Faust fan Warren Ellis! The Undying Wrath. Kia, Angel of Destruction. Claire, Sex-Magick Violence Extremist. All three are stalked by the nightmare scourge of the underworld, the razor-fingered woman known as Faust. Faust lives. She lives to rage, to carve herself a life of her own, beyond her own darkness despite her ancient black claws, the Singha's Talons, despite the unholy price she paid to wield them! Hyper- violent action, extreme drama, and strange sexual magicks all reach a crescendo as femme fatales Claire and Kia face off, while Joanna Tan rips away the magickal veil of the devil known as M, to fight John Jaspers, her Faustian brother! This story, designed to be accessible to new readers, explores the shared world of Faust and 777: The Wrath, illuminating and expanding both sagas! The entire five-issue series is collected here in one volume with a new cover by Tim Vigil. Available in Softcover, as well as Hardcover (limited to 500 copies). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. MATURE READERS SC—b&w, 7x10, 112pg $16.95 HC—b&w, 7x10, 112pg $34.95 NIGHTVISION DELUXE SIGNED EDITIONS #0 by David Quinn & Hannibal King David Quinn's original Nightvision miniseries was often compared to the early short stories of Clive Barker. Last year, Nightvision returned, its danger stoked by a dangerous new plot-twist designed to break ground for a new series in the year 2000 in the pages of Avatar Press's Threshold anthology. This volume corrects and enhances that story, with a never-before-seen bonus feature: the Nightvision bible “Carpe Noctem.” Blythe, the ice- cold killer is on ice, frozen in suspended animation by two of her sister creatures. Blythe must break free of their deadly blend of occult influence and genetic torture to do what she does best: exterminate the bitches! But what is the secret of their transgressive techno-magick? And what does it mean to the future of all the creatures of the ens veneni virus? Like co-creator and author David Quinn's seminal Faust, here's a gothic tragedy with a razor wit that dramatizes the terrain beyond good and evil, lust and other obsessions, and the thin line between the alluring and the repulsive. Called by one reader "Vampires for the Age of AIDS," Nightvision promises hot sensuality laced with dread, a moody Gothic atmosphere, and a beguiling tragic heroine to mature readers of graphic fiction interested in the cutting edge of post-modern horror. This special one-shot is limited to just 2,000 copies, all of which ship signed by writer David Quinn! Bagged with Certificate of Authenticity. Also available in a Nude Cover edition, signed by both writer David Quinn and cover artist Sean Shaw and limited to just 1,000 copies (each with Certificate of Authenticity). (CAUT: 2) NOTE: The Nude Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG. SIGNED—b&w, 32pg $7.95 NUDE SIGNED—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $9.95 THRESHOLD #29 by Warren Ellis, Jacen Burrows, & Philip Xavier Warren Ellis unleashes the penultimate chapter of Dark Blue where we find Frank Christchurch totally out of his element, and possibly out of his mind! Find out why fans are screaming for more of this critically-acclaimed masterpiece by the industry's most cutting-edge writer and scorching artist Jacen Burrows. We get another dose of Burrow's stunning pencils on this chapter of Ravening as well, where Ravyn and Glyph's plan horrifically backfires! Rounding out this stellar issue is Phil Xavier's art on a new chapter of Webwitch. The Spider Nation is in danger of becoming extinct, and Nina must make a daring attempt to bring new life into the ranks! Available in four distinct cover versions: Warren Ellis’ Dark Blue by Jacen Burrows, Webwitch by Phillip Xavier, Webwitch Adult by Xavier, and Ravening Nude by Burrows. NOTE: The Nude Editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS WARREN ELLIS' DARK BLUE—b&w, 48pg $4.95 WEBWITCH—b&w, 48pg $4.95 WEBWITCH ADULT—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 RAVENING NUDE—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 WIDOW X #14 by Mike Wolfer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 48pg (14 of 14) $4.95 XXX—b&w, 48pg (14 of 14) $6.00 RAZOR: THE FURIES — EXPANDED EDITION by Christensen & Seifert, Maus, & Hentai Bandit SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 56pg $5.00 ADULT—b&w, 56pg $6.00 AL RIO'S ANA PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRISM FOIL COVER by Al Rio SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg MSRP: $12.95 AVENGELYNE/PANDORA — ADAM MCDANIEL COVER by Christensen, Seifert, & Lyon The smash sensation Avengelyne/Pandora cross-over is now available in this special variant edition, never before available, which is limited to just 1,000 copies. Cover by Adam McDaniel. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 FAUST: SINGHA'S TALONS BEACHUM COVER #1/2 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Quinn, Beachum and Vigil unwrap this long-missing issue after a 10-year wait! This special edition is limited to just 1,000 copies. Cover by Mark Beachum. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg MSRP: $5.95 PANDORA/RAZOR ORIGINAL ART EDITION by Christensen, Seifert, & Lyon This is your chance to own one of the original pages from the neo-classic Pandora/Razor crossover! Each special boxed set contains a copy of the book along with one 11” x 17” page of Rick Lyon's original pencil artwork for the issue, and a Certificate of Authenticity! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $149.95 EARLY AVATAR GOLD FOIL SET This is the first time these special Gold Foil editions have been released from the Avatar warehouse. Widow #0, Nira X: Exodus #1, and Snowman: Dead and Dying #1, all feature gold foil logos! This special set is limited to just 400, each with a Certificate of Authenticity. Creators include Mike Wolfer, Matt Martin, and Bill Maus. MATURE READERS Set (x3), b&w MSRP: $16.95 BASEMENT COMICS AUTHENTIC CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA BUDD ROOT SEA BLUE FOIL VARIANT #1 by Budd Root This fantastic, super limited-edition cover by Budd Root, called "Hide and Seek,” features Meriem and a brand-new character being introduced into the world of Cavewoman: the sultry Lil! Fantastic artwork and a high-quality Sea Blue foil logo make this one of the hottest Cavewoman collectibles out there! Quantities are limited. b&w, 32pg SRP: $12.50 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA BUDD ROOT/FRANK CHO VARIANT COVER #1 by Budd Root Celebrating the launch of the biggest Cavewoman series ever: Pangaean Sea! This fantastic cover is the second of a set of two special covers for #1 and is penciled by Frank Cho (of Liberty Meadows fame!) and inked and colored by Budd Root! Frank’s work is getting hotter every day, and it shows with this cover! And Budd does his usual incredible work! This cover features Meriem hitching a ride with the mighty Clyde… and you’re along for the trip! Also, a new character is introduced in this landmark issue, the sultry Lil! Limited to only 1,500 copies worldwide! Quantities are limited. b&w, 32pg SRP: $8.95 BLACK CAT COMICS REX HELLWIG #2 by Burch, McKenny, & Shanahan Welcome to Hannapapieus Island. It’s lots of fun in the sun, and there are lots and lots of soldiers, with lots and lots of guns. If you made the Island’s ruler angry, those soldiers will try and shoot you. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what Rex Hellwig is about to do. Cha cha cha! Ships with three variant covers. Bimonthly. FC, 24pg $2.95 BLACK DAZE BALLAD OF UTOPIA #4 by Barry Buchanan & Mike Hoffman Black Daze's monthly periodical serves up its fourth edition, which promises to be crucial in solving the murder of Charlie Burnette. Eunice, the crazed daughter of Doctor Bell, is visited by a peculiar vision. Upon finding the head of the late, but still infamous outlaw, Chill Harper, the Utopia council men extend their gratitude towards the man responsible. This warm welcome is met by a conveniently receptive Brigham Love. And a confounded deputy Sam David finds himself accompanying the bounty hunter to meet Love’s number-one murder suspect. The old west ain't what it used to be! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #31 In this month's action-packed anthology of tales from the dark and gothic worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40K... Scurrilous treasure hunters Ulli & Marquand settle a score in Mordheim — City of the Damned, another ripping yarn from Gordon Rennie & Mike Perkins! Mitchel Scanlon and Mike Perkins' infamous mercenary, Hellbrandt Grimm, is caught up in a wicked tale of deceit and betrayal as an ancient burial mound is unearthed. In Dan Abnett's Titan, the intrepid Warlord crew come face to face with the utterly alien Eldar. In Gordon Rennie and Colin MacNeil's Bloodquest, Leonatos and his exiled Space Marines near the end of their titanic quest — but first, they must face their greatest fears in the insane labyrinth of the Chaos God Tzeentch! Finally, Gordon Rennie and Wayne Reynolds' swashbuckling bounty hunter Kal Jerico sticks to his guns in “Code of Honour!” Warhammer Monthly: let the galaxy burn! b&w, 44pg $2.95 BOLD FACED COMICS ELVIS MUST DIE #2 by Neil R. King Secret agent, assassin, Elvis impersonator, Del Giannotti makes a daring escape from a maximum security prison while attempting to deliver important microfilm for the King of Rock and Roll. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.50 BONEYARD PRESS PSYCHO HUNTER by Ju Gomez Thought we were dead in the water? Ha! You can't kill the dead, and this book is definitely from Hell! The largest city on Earth is simply known as “The Ward,” and is ruled under iron claw by Satan's daughter, Morgonna. She's feasted on human flesh for a century, but her time on Earth is threatened by a new breed of murderer. The Psycho Hunter! Ju Gomez steps up to the plate with his demonic anti-hero for the new millennium — Psycho Hunter — a blood beast from Hell who hunts serial killers and bathes in their blood. This is a wall-to-wall bloodbath here! This book is rough and ready for the new sickos on the block. A raw screaming bleeding mass of nastiness, spitting venom onto the comics market from a new young gut fiend! Dynamite cover by Brian Viverous! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS RADIOACTIVE MAN #100 by Lash, Barta, & Morrison Bongo unearths another mighty adventure from its archives, this time from 1967! The mayor of Zenith City digs up a time capsule to celebrate the city’s centennial, only to discover a gigantic robotic cowboy gunning for… Radioactive Man! But where is Radioactive Man when he’s needed? Find out as Radioactive Man returns with a vengeance in this brand-spankin’-new quarterly series from your friends at Bongo! FC, 32pg $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #49 by Boothby & Lloyd It’s a Lisa Simpson double feature! First, after being pressured by her peers to join the new baby-sitters union, Lisa violates the rules and watches her own sister without a contract and is summarily kicked out. As a result, Maggie gets lost in the red tape of organized labor. But when Lisa decides to find her sister by busting the union wide open, she discovers an insidious plot against the youth of Springfield! Then, explore the subterranean catacombs that lie beneath Springfield Elementary as Lisa goes in search of… missing school supplies! FC, 32pg $2.50 BRAINSTORM COMICS VAMPEROTICA ILLUSTRATED #2 Featuring The Vampress Luxura! What do you get when you cross Vamperotica Comics with Vamperotica Magazine? Vamperotica Illustrated! This awesome publication from Brainstorm picks up where Vamperotica Magazine left off and brings together the best of both worlds that Brainstorm has to offer from its magazines and its comic books. This issue: A “Vamp of the Month” profile of Lorissa McComas, as well as a behind-the- scenes preview of the up-coming Luxura: Tales from the Bloodvault movie! This issue is also available in a Lorissa Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude Cover is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 NUDE—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $3.95 VAMPEROTICA ILLUSTRATED PREMIUM EDITION #1 From the original press run of Vamperotica Illustrated #1 comes this limited Premium Edition! This issue features a beautiful cover illustration of The Vampress Luxura by Tom Derenick. Also available signed by Vamperotica creator, Kirk Lindo. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $4.95 SIGNED—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $5.95 HELL’S BELLES UNRATED VIDEO Three gorgeous party girls looking for some late-night fun in the Big Apple stumble into the wrong apartment, at the wrong time, with the wrong guy! And soon vampires abound as all Hell breaks loose! Unfortunately for these Hell’s Belles, there will be much more than Hell to pay! The apartment happens to be the site of grisly ritualistic murders, and two mysterious vampire patrolmen are there to investigate. What no one realizes is that the doorway to Hell has been thrown wide open... and the creatures at its threshold crave human flesh. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS $29.99 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE LITHOGRAPH #1 Jim Balent's hauntingly, bewitching cover to issue #1 of Tarot: Witch of the Black Rose is now a full-color 14 ¼” x 21” lithograph, printed on high-quality paper suitable for framing! Lithograph, 14x21, FC $20.00 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIRIT CASEBOOK VOLUME 2: ALL ABOUT P’GELL TP Special price: published at $18.95. By Will Eisner. The ultimate Femme Fatale — the beautiful but deadly nemesis of Eisner’s classic detective, The Spirit. Collected here for the first time in any one place, 17 of the greatest Spirit stories featuring that seductive criminal, whose eight husbands all met mysterious, untimely deaths: from “The Portier Fortune” to “The Capistrano Jewels,” classic comic noir tales. Includes extra outtakes and a rare 1973 final appearance. Published by Kitchen Sink, 1998. SC, 8x11, 160pg, b&w PI O/A COWBOY WALLY SHOW GN Special price: published at $14.95. By Kyle Baker. 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 PI *********************** LONE WOLF & CUB SETS 1 & 2 Warehouse find! By Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojioma. Since its debut in Japan in 1970, this epic has set the highest standard for Gekiga: serious manga. Follow the adventures of ronin Lone Wolf, an outlaw samurai once honored by the emperor, whose wife was murdered and who now journeys ancient Japan as a hired assassin… with his infant son. Brilliant storytelling and dynamic art that strongly influenced Frank Miller and led to his classic Ronin. New painted covers by Matt Wagner. Squarebound. Published by First Publishing 1987-1990. Set 1 contains issues #26-29. Set 2 contains issues #30-32. MATURE READERS SET 1—SC, 7x10, 48-68pg, b&w PI SET 2—SC, 7x10, 60-80pg, b&w PI TERRY & THE PIRATES DAILIES SET #16-19 Special price: originally priced at $27.80 ($6.95 each). By Milton Caniff. One of the most widely read and popular newspaper adventure strips of all time. Caniff redefined adventure storytelling in comics and influenced generations of artists. Each book contains roughly six months of daily strips. Published by NBM in 1990-1991. SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w PI BUFFALO NICKEL COMICS FREAKERS #1 by Bill Jankowski & Tim Tobolski There’s something strange going on in the town called Sharkey, and three teen adventurers find themselves up to their ears in it! This mini-series centers around a mysterious evil winding its way through the small community; an evil known only as “The Skull.” How can these high schoolers come to grips with flesh-eating werewolves, a magical book with cryptic incarnations, and final exams? Packed with action, screams, and laughs, Freakers! is a comic everyone can enjoy. b&w, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.99 CALIBER ENTERTAINMENT BORDERMAN #1 by Steve Jones & Andrew Chiu The Realm Perilous is a dangerous place. It exists between dimensions and all kinds of people and creatures try to trespass through it to get from one reality to another. A league of mage warriors called the Border Men patrol the outskirts of this realm to keep things like dragons from visiting earth... but nobody is perfect. Coney is one such Border Man, and when he embarks on finding a human that has infiltrated the realm, he discovers that the border has been breached… on two sides. The realm has been infiltrated, and if he doesn’t stop it, all of the realities will mix together into one chaotic dimension. An exciting series of a world that isn’t supposed to exist… but it does, so our world can. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CALIBER DOUBLE FEATURE #2 by Various A double-sized extravaganza each and every month! Each issue contains two full-length features at a price considerably lower than two single issues. This issue features “The Rain People,” a group of misfits brought together and delegated with the responsibility to stop the Mal Lluvia… the Evil Rain. What happens when the power of the mind is unleashed? From Tom Sniegoski and Tom Hall. In the second feature, Brooks Hagen delivers the action-packed tale of a man who is a victim of a bizarre experiment in “Prowl.” Can a man find his humanity even if he isn’t human any more? b&w, 48pg $3.95 CALIBER FOCUS #3 by John McNaughton & Larry Chanaker Caliber Focus is a special series focusing on a featured character from Caliber. This issue is a self-contained story that focuses on Bryan Weathers, a future member of “Raven Chronicles” and part of the upcoming “Spiral” storyline. Weathers claims to have been visited by aliens, and here he chronicles his first encounters. The tragedy that will occur because of his visitations will drive him to Raven Inc. in the future as he will lose all he has on Earth… or thought he had. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: ENTROPY DREAMING #1 by Paul Sizer The epic third series of Little White Mouse starts here! The countdown of Satellite 713’s system shutdown begins in earnest, and Loo has her hands full with finishing her robotic body for her sister P’heng, as well as finding a way off the satellite before all the life function systems go into shutdown mode. Back home, Loo’s father confronts the head of TransGalaxy about the suspicious circumstances of Loo’s starliner explosion, and Filthy Jake and Xi Long continue their search for the crash site of the “Eschaton.” And if that’s not enough, Loo also gets in a fight with a cyberfish. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE HC COLLECTION by Paul Sizer & Various With the new Little White Mouse: Entropy Dreaming series beginning, this collection of the first two series of Little White Mouse is the perfect way for new readers to get up to date on the exciting plot lines of this critically-praised and fan-supported book from Caliber Comics. Collecting the original seven issues of Little White Mouse into one hardbound book format with a handsome foil stamped cover designed by series creator Paul Sizer, this collection is an affordable way to won all the past issues and be prepared to springboard into the new chapter in the life of Loo and her ever-growing supporting cast. Featuring guest art from such star talent as Geof Darrow, Jeff Moy, Mark Crilley, Mark Paulik, Matt Feazell, Robert Lewis, and Kenji Marshall — this collection is a must- have for any fan! Over 200 pages of material! HC, 224pg $16.95 ROBYN OF SHERWOOD HC COLLECTION by Paul Storrie The entire four-issue series of Robyn of Sherwood collected and bound into a hardcover for the price of a trade paperback! This wonderful series written by Paul Storrie received a number of nominations for industry awards. A surprising new facet of the legendary tale! In the dark years since the death of Robin Hood, John of Anjou has proven himself one of the worst rulers that England will ever know. Struggling under the burden of heavy taxes and his royal whim, the people speak more and more of days past, when a brave yeoman rose from among them to stand against those who abused power and privilege. Furious that his enemy is remembered still, and fearful of what his example might inspire, King John orders a campaign to extinguish the memory of the Sherwood archer. The first step: to execute the surviving members of Robin’s band! Now the only hope for the aging outlaws, and for England itself, lies in the shadows of Sherwood Forest, where Robin’s legacy of rebellion is reborn in a startling new form… Robin Hood’s daughter! HC, 128pg $16.95 Forest Light SNOW QUEEN GN by Perkins, Broderick, & Walton Hans Christian Anderson’s Snow Queen is a tale of a beautiful woman, cast out of ice, who is the Queen of snowflakes. The Snow Queen brings desire and longing, yet once one of her shards pierces your heart, the world is looked through her frozen eyes… a world that is made of frozen crystals that allows no compassion or love. Inside this world a young girl frantically searches for her friend to bring him back to the land of warmth as she dares to enter the realm of the Snow Queen to find him. The Snow Queen is a fascinating tale of sadness and redemption. Also available in a hardcover edition, which is signed by author Mitchell Perkins and artist George Broderick. Limited to 500 copies. REG.—SC, 64pg $7.95 SIGNED—HC, 64pg (CAUT: 2) $19.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE #38 by Jeff Smith Act III launches with an all-new 48-page extravaganza featuring covers by Jeff Smith, Alex Ross, and Frank Miller! “Ghost Circles” is the beginning of the third and final act of Bone, and picks up the story from the dynamic cliffhanger at the end of issue #37, which revealed the identity of the mysterious Hooded One as well as why everyone was after the “One Who Bears The Star.” The end of Bone Act II created a storm of speculation. Everyone wanted to know “Is Thorn the new Hooded One?” Find out for yourself this June! The three covers will be distributed equally. b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BONE EIGHT-POCKET STANDEE Featuring red, blinking rat creature eyes! Display your own Bone collection in style! Cartoon Books offers the ultimate book standee for Bone readers! The new Bone book standee features an eight-pocket design that can hold all of the Bone compilations, as well as comics and merchandise, in high style. The standee is made of high-quality, black corrugated cardboard and is topped by a full-color lithographed header. It features a conceptual "movie-poster-style" image with a pair of flashing red eyes for the rat creatures that hover menacingly in the background! (STAR10063) Standee SRP: $85.00 ************************** CHAOS! COMICS PURGATORI VS. CHASTITY #1 by Steven Grant & Al Rio Purgatori vs. Chastity: the vampire vixen grudge-fight of the dark millennium! Chastity is destined to destroy Purgatori, so Purgatori tries to cheat fate by killing Chastity first! What's the mysterious Heresy's role in this conflict, and what is her true identity? The answer's a shocker! Will Purgatori crush Chastity, or can the vampire cutie find a way to defeat the goddess of blood? As an added bonus, two versions of Purgatori vs. Chastity #1 will be published, each with a completely different ending — yet both endings fit into continuity! The endings are distinguished on the cover. They will be titled “Alpha” and “Omega.” Alpha and Omega covers will ship in equal quantities, both by artist Al Rio. (PVC10) FC, 32pg $2.95 PURGATORI VS. CHASTITY #1 DELUXE EDITION by Steven Grant & Al Rio An exciting deluxe edition of the battle of the season featuring a luscious, Necro-foil cardstock cover by Al Rio! Limited to just 3,000 copies! Get one now! (PVC1D) FC, 32pg $12.00 PURGATORI: EMPIRE #3 by Len Kaminski & Ken Lashley; colored by Roy Young The Elder god Ahriman has usurped Purgatori's throne, seized the Scarlet Empire as his own, and turned her loyal subjects against her. Driven from her domain, stripped of all she has fought for millennia to achieve, Purgatori must find a way to reclaim what is hers. But can even she triumph over her own combined forces, not to mention the might of an elder god, whose magicks are far greater than her own? Meanwhile, danger of another kind lurks in the form of her love for the slave who calls herself Sakarra. Featuring the lavish pencils of Rising Stars artist Ken Lashley. (PE030) FC, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 PURGATORI: COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME 3 by David Quinn & Al Rio; colored by Brimstone Once she was a slave. Now she aspires to be a Goddess. In her heart burns the anger of every woman ever betrayed. The blood-lusting vampire goddess, Purgatori confronts her former lover, Satrina and then travels to Shanghai to face Jade, the vampire sorceress! Collecting Purgatori Monthly #5 & #6. Cover by Al Rio. (PCET3) FC, 48pg $5.95 PURGATORI: EMPIRE PREVIEW BOOK Featuring the work of Rising Stars artist Ken Lashley this preview edition contains lavish pencils, inked pages, script notes and more! Check out this incredible behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Purgatori: Empire. Comes with full-color cover and black & white interiors. Strictly limited to 2,500 copies. Allocations may occur. (PE0PB) b&w $5.00 CHASTITY POSTER #3 Illustrated by Justiniano This striking full color, 24” x 36” poster features Justiniano's variant cover to Chastity: Theater of Pain #2. Suitable for framing! Comes rolled and tubed. (CPS03) FC, 24x36 $7.95 INSANE CLOWN POSSE VOL. I TP by McCann, Brown, & Beck This trade paperback collects for the first time ever, the sold-out Insane Clown Posse one-shot comics in one finely crafted volume! You get: ICP#1: The Ups & Downs of the Wicked Clowns, ICP: The Amazing Jeckel Brothers, and ICP: Raze The Desertz of Glass! Warning — explicit content! Cover by Jerry Beck. (ICPT1) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $8.95 INSANE CLOWN POSSE POSTER #2 Illustrated by Jerry Beck & Sandu Florea; colored by Jason Jensen All right, Juggalos! Line up and get this damn poster of the most wicked clowns ever to walk the earth! Plaster this bad boy on your wall and worship the spirits of the dark carnival! Measures 24” x 36” and is suitable for framing! Comes rolled and tubed. (ICPS2) FC, 24x36 $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE #1 PHOTO VARIANT PREMIUM EDITION Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are the psychotic, multi-platinum recording artists known as Insane Clown Posse! This is the limited photo cover edition of Insane Clown Posse #1. Quantities are limited, allocations may occur. (#ICP1P) FC (Note Price) MSRP: $15.00 ************************ CHAOS! CHRONICLES—SIGNED PREMIUM EDITION The ultimate chronicle of the Chaos! Cosmos: 1993-1999! Every major storyline is covered. Plus, an extensive character appearance index and a comprehensive list of all Chaos! Comic books and merchandise produced to date! This premium edition is strictly limited to 1,000 copies, each signed (with a custom Certificate of Authenticity) by the creator of Chaos! himself, Brian Pulido! Cover by Justiniano. (XCH1P) FC $15.00 LADY DEATH ZIPPER PULL The third zipper pull in our collection, Lady Death is expertly designed and crafted. The pull features a beautiful head shot of Lady Death in all her full color glory. Perfect for jackets, backpacks and anywhere else you have a zipper! Celebrate the Goddess of Death! Illustrated by Ivan Reis. (LZIP1) Zipper pull $6.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH: JUDGMENT WAR #1—PREMIUM EDITION Limited to 3,000 copies, the Lady Death: Judgment War Premium Edition features a cardstock cover with a sensual illustration by Ivan Reis. (LJW1P) FC $9.99 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH LADY DEATH POSTER #4 BY JULIE BELL A breathtaking 24” x 36” poster by the master fantasy painter, Julie Bell. Comes rolled and tubed. Limited supply. Allocations may occur. (LPS04) (STAR01479) FC, 24x36 $7.95 *************** LADY DEMON: PREVIEW BOOK This special preview edition contains penciled and inked pages by David Brewer, preliminary sketches of Lady Demon herself, a look at all the covers of the series, and more! Featuring a full-color cover and black & white interiors. Strictly limited to 2,500 copies. Allocations may occur. (LDMPB) b&w $5.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEMON #1—PREMIUM EDITION Featuring a fully-painted cardstock cover by Dorian Clevenger, limited to just 3,000 copies. Celebrate the Dark Millennium with this beauty! (LDM1P) FC $9.99 O/A STONE COLD STEVEN AUSTIN #1 by Steven Grant & James Fry The WWF'S most popular superstar makes his comic book debut in an earth-shattering four -issue mini-series that gives wrestling fans what they want - Stone Cold action! When Stone Cold comes to Jude River, Texas the local thugs make it clear he's not wanted. but there's gonna be trouble 'cause he's planning on staying until he brings some justice to the town… Stone Cold style! Available in Comic Art and Photo cover editions. ART COVER—FC, 32pg (SCA10) $2.95 PHOTO COVER—FC, 32pg (SCA1P) $2.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A EVIL ERNIE SERIES I TRADING CARDS BOX Sealed box of original Evil Ernie Trading Card series featuring artwork by Steven Hughes. In addition to the standard 100-card set, this series also features six randomly packed chromium cards (1 in 18 packs), as well as randomly packed autograph cards. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (EECS1) Box (Note Price) $50.00 ************************* CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #86 by Strom, Simons, & Lachance Elvira is starring in a TV show about an all-female detective team — written by TV wonder boy David E. Telly. The problem: the show stinks, and only Elvira's hilarious rewrites can save it in “Snoop Troop!” Also, Elvira makes hearts race at the race-car circuit in “It's the Pits!” by John Wilcox & Buddy Scalera. Color Photo Cover of Elvira. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #42 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran When the mayor's wife went over the cliff, it scotched his chances to stay in office. Now the real culprits are revealed: the ones who plotted to gain control of the vampire-plagued town. Also, the fourth membership slot in the Deadbeats appears to be taken — but vampires Martine and Colleen will be sorry about the results! It all happens in “Dark Dealings!” Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COLBURN COMICS SAMURAI GUARD #2 by Kirk Abrigo In this issue you learn of the reason for the ninja incursion on Bushido Island. Many of the main characters are introduced, including the mysterious Noh Assassin. Also, an old stranger is invited to the Shindo home for dinner, but it is soon revealed that he is not just any “old man.” Who is he? What is he seeking? Find out in this highly charged issue of Samurai Guard. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.50 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND SIN CITY COMIC & T-SHIRT GIFT SET Gear up for a sizzling summer with the Sin City Gift Set from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! Frank Miller’s hot “Splash” shirt is simple, stylish, and sexy, and comes in three colors: Blood Red, Snow White, and Gold Digger. Each shirt comes with the classic Sin City: The Babe Wore Red; Free Speeches featuring a Sin City cover and speeches by Miller, Gaiman, and Sim; plus a few extra Sin City surprises! What Miller fan could resist such a sinful combination? NOTE: Sets should be ordered by T-shirt size. Set—L-XXL $25.00Ea. ********************** Just want the Sin City shirt without all the schwag? Look under CBLDF in the APPAREL Section of this month’s Previews! ********************** COMIC CAVALCADE FAUST: SINGHA'S TALONS PREVIEW BOOK by David Quinn & Tim Vigil This special Preview Edition of Faust: Singha's Talons was previously only available as a promotional piece for fans and retailers. It features a new Tim Vigil cover, introductory text by David Quinn introducing readers into the world of Faust, and a sneak peak at unlettered pages from the series. A very cool collectable that is limited to only 2,000 copies! A must-have addition to any Faust collection. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg MSRP: $5.95 FAUST/777: THE WRATH COMMEMORATIVE EDITION #0 by David Quinn & Tim Vigil Available through Previews for the first time ever! This special edition of the now-classic Faust/777 #0 features an exclusive Tim Vigil cover and is limited to only 1,000 copies! Cover by Tim Vigil. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 SAINT ANGEL RUBY RED FANTASY EDITION #0 From the creator of Deity comes this outstanding new fantasy series, destined to be Image's next huge smash! Fans of Battle Chasers and Soul Saga, don't miss out! The exclusive Ruby Red edition on this special #0 issue features a stunning new cover by Karl Altstaetter and is limited to just 500 copies! FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.95 CAVEWOMAN: RAIN JUNGLE GREEN FOIL EDITION #8 This special variant of Cavewoman: Rain #8 is limited to just 300 copies and features a luscious Jungle Green Foil logo and a cover image by creator Bud Root. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $15.95 RAZOR: BURN BOX SET For the first time ever, get the entire Razor: Burn series in one convenient boxed set! All the variants are included, along with several signed books! This set contains: Razor: Burn #1, Commemorative #1, #2, #2A, #3 (signed by Everette Hartsoe and Jude Millien), #3A, #4 (signed by Jude Millien), and #5. Limited to just 100 boxed sets, each with a Certificate of Authenticity. Set (x9) MSRP: $49.95 JOSEPH LINSNER RAZOR COVERS SET One of the most popular modern artists has graced several Razor covers throughout his career. Now here’s your chance to get four of them in this fantastic set! Included are the ultra-rare Razor Swimsuit Platinum Edition, Razor/Shi, Razor #1/2, and Razor: The Suffering #2. These books are very difficult to find individually, but now you can get them all together in this special set, limited to just 200! Set (x4) MSRP: $49.95 CPM MANGA DARK ANGEL VOLUME 1 LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HC by Kia Asamiya The first limited, signed and numbered edition of the premier work by manga superstar Kia Asamiya (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace). Dark Angel is the ultimate Japanese sword-and-sorcery tale, the story of Dark, a young swordsman and his quest to find the truth about his past. Accompanied by Kyo, his winged female companion, they set off on a quest to discover Dark’s origins and to learn about the mysteries and secrets that surround his past. In this first all-action graphic novel, Dark is put to his final test by his master, Sou, just before the master’s death, to see if he is finally ready to embark on his own. Then we follow his travels to the forbidden Easter Territory of the Four Winds where he faces Chao, the beautiful ex-lover of his late master, and where Kyo nearly dies in the battle! Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) HC, 208pg, b&w $39.95 AQUARIUM #3 by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess, returns with her second series from CPM, continuing the Shojo (womens’ and girls’ comics) line begun last year. The Aquarium six-issue series includes the novelette Aquarium, as well as two short stories. In this, the third and final part of Aquarium, the young girl Naoka, finally makes a date with the boy, Haruki, who has been hoping to go out with her, and they go together to the Aquarium. Tomoko Taniguchi’s elegant style is at its most moving and expressive in this all-new series. Story and art by Tomoko Taniguchi. b&w, 32pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL #14 by Kia Asamiya Manga superstar Kia Asamiya’s (Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Nadesico) greatest comic series continues in another fabulously drawn issue! The beautiful Lin has undertaken a quest to recover the golden orb that was the rightful possession of her ancestors of the House of the Blue Dragon. After setting sail in a magnificent galleon, a fierce storm appears from nowhere, and Lin is shipwrecked on a desolate, rocky coast. Another exciting, action-filled tale from the Master of Manga! b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #16 by Akihiro Ito The gorgeous ladies of the Kagura Security Agency are finally going to take a well- deserved vacation from battling supernatural menaces. But of course, they’re not going to enjoy their time off for very long! In the first of a series of vacation stories, the gorgeous Eiko Rando goes home, and tries to relax with her family. She looks great in a kimono, but her idyllic visit is cut short when the Phantom Cats come calling, and it’s martial arts action and magical spells flying until the supernaturals are defeated! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: THE GREY WITCH #20 by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi Deedlit the Elf and Parn, in his armor of the Knights of Tessius, have returned to Wort’s tower in Moss, where Ghim the Dwarf reveals the secret of Karla the Grey Witch’s immortality — she has taken over the body of an innocent girl! Can our heroes defeat the Grey Witch without killing Leyla? And at last our heroes learn the nature of the dark pact Wort has struck with the Grey Witch. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO BOOK ONE TP by Kia Asamiya Set in 2142, Martian Successor Nadesico is a fast-paced, offbeat, science-fiction manga series. Nadesico is reminiscent of classic anime of the past, combing elements of Macross and Gundam… with that Kia Asamiya twist. When Mars is attacked by alien invaders, the United Earth government finds most of its defenses lacking. A large battleship, the Nadesico, is constructed and sent into space to fight the alien menace. Manned by a mostly all-female crew, the Nadesico is like no other ship ever seen before. However, it’s up to lovely captain Yurika Misumaru to keep the crew in line, as it seems they would rather fight amongst themselves than with the aliens! SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #13 by Kia Asamiya Captain Yurika Misamaru and her crew have been removed from the Nadesico, but the adventures aren’t over. The beautiful Yurika faces new adventures in the galactic beyond after she receives a mysterious summons... a call to her as the Shaman Queen of the Yamato Pantheon! Original story and art by Kia Asamiya. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION #7 by Takeshi Takabayashi In this issue, Yuichiro finds himself alone at last with the gorgeous, supernaturally powerful Shion, and things take their natural course… until his long-time girlfriend Maki accidentally bursts in on them! It turns out that Maki is endowed with supernatural powers too, and it’s Shion’s mission to awaken her to her true destiny! Love, action, and mystery combine in this great teen supernatural title! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 TIME TRAVELER AI #9 by Ai Ijima & Takeshi Takebayashi 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was never like this! The beautiful Miss Ai is in the year 3994, a world where oceans cover the earth (like Waterworld). Captured by a female Captain Nemo, Miss Ai is forced to swim with the sharks in this issue. She may be in danger, but she sure knows how to fill out a bathing suit! Written by Ai Ijima with gorgeous, sexy, and action-packed art by Battle Arena Toshinden artist, Takeshi Takebayashi! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 IMMORAL ANGEL #6 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 CROSSGEN COMICS MYSTIC #1 by Marz, Peterson, & Dell On a world where sorcery reigns supreme, we’re introduced to Giselle, a young woman decidedly disinterested in all things magical. But when a mysterious sigil appears on her hand, she inadvertently snatches away vast magical might belonging to the most powerful sorcerers on the planet… including her own sister. Will the Sigil turn out to be a blessing, or a curse? Written by Ron Marz (Green Lantern), with art by Brandon Peterson (X-Men) and John Dell (JLA), Mystic promises to be a breakout hit! FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN #1 by Kesel, Middleton, & Vines There used to be only one tragedy in Sephie’s life: losing her mother. But that was before her Uncle Ilahn came to visit. Now he has set in motion events that will change everything about Sephie’s peaceful life on the floating sky-city of Meridian. Ilahn, Minister of Cadador, rules the strongest city-state and has his eyes on the entire world. The only one who can stop him is his niece. They may share a bloodline, and they may both bear the Sigil, but Sephie must prove they aren’t the same! Written by Barbara Kesel (Hawk & Dove) with artwork by stellar newcomer Joshua Middleton, inks by Dexter Vines (Wolverine), and colors by Mike “Killer” Atiyeh. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #1 by Marz, Cheung, & Hillsman II As prince of an ancient dynasty, the path of Ethan’s life on this world of high technology and medieval splendor seemed pre-ordained. But he never expected to be branded with a strange sigil that brings unexpected power. When a ritual combat ends in disaster, Ethan is caught between two great kingdoms poised on the brink of war. With Jim Cheung (X- Force) doing the best work of his career and Ron Marz (Green Lantern) tackling another hero-in-the-making, Scion delivers first-rate fantasy adventure! FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #1 by Kesel, B. Lai, & R. Lai Samandahl Rey is a man who’s just been trying to get by. A veteran soldier and blood- gamer, he’s survived the Human/Saurian wars and scored a spaceship of his own — life is good. When he gets tapped to be one of the Sigil-Bearers, his power explodes through the universe. Suddenly, a new weapon exists, and there’s a race to get it! But his pursuers don’t realize that Sam is the weapon! Ben and Ray Lai are newcomers to the comics field, but the response to their art at last year’s ComicCon International: San Diego was tremendous. These brothers, along with writer Barbara Kesel (Elseworld’s Finest: Supergirl & Batgirl) and colorist Wil Quintana, promise to deliver space-faring adventure with a strong sense of attitude. FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON POSTER BOOK by Billy Tucci Billy Tucci’s art and innovation strike again… this time with the all-new Shi: The Year of the Dragon Poster Book in a comic book size and format. Includes 12 full-color pinups of his sensual Sohei — just in time for the biggest conventions of the year. FC $2.99 SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON LITHOGRAPH by Billy Tucci Even the Dragon of 2000 is no match for Shi’s finesse and beauty. This gorgeous full- color lithograph commemorates the millennium in a special way for all Shi fans. Signed and numbered by Billy Tucci, this collectible is an extraordinary one. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, FC $15.99 JUDGEMENT NIGHT #1 SHI by Tucci, Novin, & Leonardi Her disillusionment was the catalyst for the most brutal battle in the history of comics, against Wolverine in Dark Night of Judgment. Only Shi’s true followers can help her destroy the feral X-Man. But this time you take up the naginata and guide Shi through her most desperate hours and lead her to victory! You will determine each tactic and plan of battle, and render Wolverine’s deadly claws useless. Your wit and strategy will allow Shi to fight another day. The battle begins with six pages of story, a dark night, and a formidable opponent out to teach her a lesson Shi won’t be able to forget. But you know her agility, strength, and dedication better than anyone — guide her to victory. Maneuver card included. FC $3.99 JUDGMENT NIGHT #1 WOLVERINE by Tucci, Sasso, & Leonardi We’ve seen the battle begin between Wolverine and Shi in Dark Night of Judgment, but the conclusion can wait no longer. Now, with your help, Wolverine can finish Shi off with a beserker attack, using his age-old skills and fearsome claws! After Shi, our favorite mutant will be free to roam through the apocalyptic dark night, seeking another non- believer to destroy. Only a true Wolverine fan can save his hide and lead him to victory. Six pages of story set the stage for this duel to the death. Maneuver card included. FC $3.99 CUP O’ TEA STUDIOS XENO’S ARROW #9 This issue’s title says it all this month: “Escape!” At last, the triumphant conclusion to the first story arc of this critically acclaimed series. Join Xeno, Clemens, Z’nyd’n, Okiris, Captain Kobb, and the Flutters as they embark on the epic adventure that will take them to the disfunctional stars! Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS JACK STAFF #3 by Paul Grist Jack Staff and Sergeant States hunt the “Castletown Killer” and revisit the site of one of their strangest battles during the Second World War. Meanwhile, reporter Becky Burdock gets the story of her life — unfortunately, it’s the story of her death. And if she is dead, then why is someone still trying to kill her? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH BLACKJACK: BLOOD & HONOR TP Tokyo, 1935. African-American soldier of fortune Arron Day, a.k.a. Blackjack, has taken on a dangerous mission. Assignment: protect a Japanese dignitary haunted by a deadly secret and marked for death by those who are driving his country toward world war. Blackjack is soon pitted against spies, rebels, lies, bigotry, a secret order of warlords, and an elite force of the Japanese army. He must battle not just to save his client, but also an innocent that will change his life. It’s a non-stop adventure, plus some exciting extras! Cover by Brian Stelfreeze (Shadow of the Bat). (STAR10635) SC, 104pg, FC $11.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 3 #1 edited by Chris Oliveros D&Q kicks off its 10th anniversary with this massive edition (a 9” x 12” format) featuring almost 200 pages of all-new material! Leading off with extravagant covers and endpapers by Acme Novelty Library's Chris Ware, this book features a complete 55-page, full-color Monsieur Jean story by Dupuy and Berberian, a focus on brilliant Italian cartoonist Franco Matticchio, and an exclusive 14-page preview of Seth's breathtaking sketchbook drawings. Also, RAW cartoonist R. Sikoryak manages to simultaneously deconstruct both Bob Kane's Batman and Russian literature in Dostoevsky Comics; French cartoonist Blutch provides a brief history of boxing in Fist To Fist; and “new” 90-year-old cartoonist Harry Mayerovitch's takes a whimsical look at the true nature of shadows. Other features include stories by Pentti Otsamo, Jason Little, and new Quebec “clear- line” cartoonist Michel Rabagliati. One of the highlights of this edition is a new, extensive archival feature focusing on one of the greatest comic strips of the 20th century, Frank King's Gasoline Alley. Thirty full-color Sunday strips from the 1920s and 30s are reproduced here — the most comprehensive reprint sampling of King's work ever — with a rare “foreword” written by Frank King himself! In honor of this section, Chris Ware's covers will be a homage to Gasoline Alley, complete with a new strip drawn in Frank King's style! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 176pg, FC $24.95 OPTIC NERVE #7 by Adrian Tomine It's Optic Nerve month at Previews! The eagerly anticipated, latest issue of this best- selling title features Adrian Tomine's third full-length story, weighing in at an unprecedented 32 pages! At the center of the story is Nessa, a beautiful young woman who finds herself besieged by the attention of three obsessive, lustful men. Described by the author as a “misanthropic soap opera,” this amusing yet unsettling story is told without narration, cutting back and forth between several concurrent plots that ultimately converge in an action-packed conclusion. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OPTIC NERVE POSTER by Adrian Tomine Sexy and sophisticated! Adrian Tomine delivers this dazzling, all-new, full-color poster! FC, 18x24 $8.95 OPTIC NERVE T-SHIRT #2 by Adrian Tomine Another sharp, best-selling shirt design by Adrian Tomine, available in two sizes. White line on a blue, 100% cotton T-shirt. L-XL $16.95 OPTIC NERVE 1-3 COLLECTOR'S PACK by Adrian Tomine New printings of the first three issues! Now back in new printings, this pack features Optic Nerve #1-3 together, complete with a new four-color Optic Nerve postcard inside! Shrinkwrapped. MATURE READERS Pack (x3) $8.95 DYNAMIC FORCES DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN MOVIE PREQUEL WOLVERINE ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by Jae Lee; colors by Jose Villarrubia Wolverine stars in this X-Men movie prequel! An amnesia-riddled Logan is traveling through Canada trying to discover who he exactly is when he discovers a beautiful damsel in distress. Who are the agents following her, and will Wolverine be able to save this woman from their clutches? More importantly, should he be saving her? Guest stars Rogue with the villain, Silver Samurai. Also available as a Concept Sketch edition. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 CONCEPT ED.—FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN MOVIE PREQUEL MAGNETO ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by Mark Texeira & Jimmy Palmiotti In this prequel to the X-Men movie, mysterious events of Magneto’s past are revealed including his mysterious link to… Charles Xavier! What moment from his past haunts him to this very day and drives him to be the most feared mutant on the planet? Learn all these secrets and more with this issue of the three prequels that tie directly to the movie. Guest stars Charles Xavier, Mystique, Sabretooth, and The Toad. Also available as a Concept Sketch edition signed. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 CONCEPT ED.—FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN MOVIE PREQUEL ROGUE ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by Dorian In this prequel to the X-Men movie, Rogue goes on the run after the recent emergence of her mutant powers. What secrets about mutantkind will she discover when she is captured by a mysterious band of government agents? And what diabolical secrets are going on in the mysterious Sherman Chemical Plant? Will Rogue even survive to be a part of the X- Men? Guest stars Wolverine. Also available as a Concept Sketch edition. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 CONCEPT ED.—FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE MARVEL BOY ALTERNATE COVER #1 cover by J.G. Jones Who is the new Marvel Boy? Read this issue “True Believer,” and you’ll find out! And as an extra bonus, this DF exclusive cover connects to the regular cover. Wait until you place both of these babies together to create the complete image. (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY CRIMSON SCARLET X BUST Sculpted by master sculptor Sam Greenwell from creator Humberto Ramos’ fantastic design. This all-new, fully painted 1:8 scale miniature bust measures approximately 5.5” and comes directly from Dynamic Forces and Palisades Marketing! Scarlet’s body, shaped by years of training, is an incredibly lethal weapon. An expert with the crossbow, her arrows are sanctified by the Red Hood monks. Limited to 5,000 pieces and comes in a full-color collector’s box. (CAUT: 4) Bust $35.00 ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY CRIMSON ALEX ELDER BUST Before his “death,” Alex was a normal teenager with a love of hockey. In fact, he planned to play professionally in the NHL. Attacked and bitten by a gang of biker vampires, Alex has reluctantly accepted his fate and his new “un-life.” However, his greatest desire is to become a human being again. This bust is the perfect companion piece to Scarlet and makes a perfect pair in any collection. Sculpted by master-sculptor Sam Greenwell from a fierce design by creator Humberto Ramos! This all-new, fully painted 1:8 scale miniature bust measures approximately 5.5” and comes directly from Dynamic Forces and Palisades Marketing! Limited to 5,000 pieces and comes in a full-color collector’s box. (CAUT: 4) Bust $35.00 STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE 20TH ANNIVERSARY LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Singed by painter Nelson! Nelson created this commemorative lithograph in honor of the 20th anniversary release of Star Trek: The Motion Picture. Who better to create such a beautiful piece from the first movie than one of the greatest Star Trek painters known today? Featuring Kirk, Spock, the Enterprise, and the recently departed Bones, this lithograph is extremely limited to only 2,000 units. Don’t miss out on this one, Earthling! (CAUT: 2) Lithograph $49.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE FATHOM BEACH BABE ALTERNATE COVER #0 The hard-to-get first appearance of Aspen, and it comes with a DF Exclusive cover by Mike Turner! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 FATHOM & FEMME FATALES FANTASY PACKAGE Featuring five fabulous females from the fantastic world of comics! This package features Fathom #0 DF Exclusive Foil Alternate cover (the one with Fathom lying on the beach), Tomb Raider #1 AU cover, and the Lady Pendragon #1 Glow-in-the-Dark cover. It also includes two other random limited-edition fantasy female covers! This package alone would be worth at least $40.00! Package (x5) $16.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE STAR WARS MACE WINDU FOIL PHOTO COVER EDITION #1 Mace Windu — the Jedi Knight from Episode 1 — appears in his first solo story! DF has the exclusive cover to this historic fact-finding issue of this great Jedi. Also available signed by artist Dusty Abel. (CAUT: 2 & 3) REG.—FC $10.00 SIGNED—FC $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE BUFFY “LUCKY 21” FOIL ALTERNATE COVER #21 Buffy is legal at 21! And boy, is this issue lucky! This issue starts off with a new storyline, and it comes with a DF alternate cover, which is commemorated with a Gold Foil logo! This issue is a must-have for collectors! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ANGEL “LUCKY 7” FOIL ALTERNATE COVER #7 Angels are always lucky! Especially this one! From one of the most popular stars in the Buffy series to getting his own TV show, and now his very own comic! This issue starts off the new storyline and comes with a DF alternate cover, which is commemorated with a Gold Foil logo! This issue is a must-have for collectors! (CAUT: 2) FC $10.00 WOLVERINE TWICE THE CUT PACKAGE This package features both the DF Exclusive cover to Wolverine #145 “Chrome” Edition as well as the first printing of Wolverine #145! Both covers feature Wolverine’s claws lashing out at you on this 25th anniversary issue! A can’t-miss for comics fans! Package (x2) $17.90 X-MEN X-CITING ANNIVERSARY PACKAGE Featuring the following books: X-Men #25 (first printing where Wolverine loses the Adamtium) signed by artist Andy Kubert, X-Men 2099 #1 signed by Adam Kubert and Ron Lim, and three other random, limited-edition alternate covers or signed comics in this incredible starter package! And with the X-Men movie around the corner, this is a can’t-miss package! Package (x5) $29.99 X-MEN X-CITING NEW BEGINNINGS PACKAGE Featuring both the first issue of Uncanny X-Men #381 DF Exclusive Alternate cover (by writer Chris Claremont) and X-Force #102 DF Exclusive Alternate cover (first issue written by Warren Ellis)! And as an added bonus, there will be a third limited-edition comic added for free! Package (x2) $12.90 GEAR STATION FOIL COVERS #1 The hard-to-get foil covers featuring Dan Fraga’s hot new hit! Available in a Pat Lee Foil cover and a Dan Fraga Foil cover. (CAUT: 2) PAT LEE—FC $12.95 DAN FRAGA—FC $12.95 CROSSGEN INCREDIBLE PACKAGE SIGNED Mystic #1 is signed by the entire creative team including artist Brandon Peterson, Ron Marz, John Dell, and Andrew Crossley. Plus, Sigil #1 signed by Barbera Kesel, Ben and Ray Lai, and Will Quintana. Also, Scion #1 signed by Ron Marz, Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman II, and Caesar Rodriguez. And finally, Meridian #1 signed by Barbera Kesel, Joshua Middleton, Dexter Vines, and Mike Atiyeh! All four books signed by 14 creators with 16 signatures! What an incredible collection! (CAUT: 2) Package (x4) $49.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE PUNISHER CHROME COVER SIGNED #1 Signed by artists Steve Dillon and Jimmy Palmiotti! The Punisher comes out guns a’ blazin’, and DF has this exclusive version available! Don’t miss out on this pivotal issue! (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE X-MEN CHROME COVER SIGNED #381 Signed by writer Chris Claremont! Chris Claremont returns! Adam Kubert is the new penciller! (CAUT: 2) FC $24.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE WOLVERINE IMAGE OF THE FUTURE LITHOGRAPH This is the image of Wolverine as drawn by Adam Kubert. Everyone’s favorite X-Man is he’s ready to lash out! Though Wolverine has not appeared in this dynamic costume yet — is this the image from the future?! This powerful image is recreated in this fantastic lithograph which measures approximately 18” x 24”. Also available signed by Adam Kubert and colorist Richard Isanove. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph, 18x24 $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 18x24 $39.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE MEMORIES OF ONSLAUGHT LITHOGRAPH This awesome Adam Kubert image features the X-Men as well as the rest of the Marvel Universe against an entity known as Onslaught! Featuring everyone from the villainous Dr. Doom to Thor, Iron Man, The Fantastic Four, Captain America, Jean Grey, Wolverine — and of course — Onslaught, as well as many other mighty Marvel characters! This lithograph is destined to be a classic! And since this image is not available anywhere else, this may be your only chance to get this many characters drawn by Adam Kubert at once! Also available signed by Adam Kubert and colorist Richard Isanove. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph $39.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE PURGATORI VS. CHASTITY ALTERNATE COVER #1 Purgatori vs. Chastity! Cover painted by Dorian! DF Exclusive cover! The continuation of the fierce rivalry between Purgatori and Chastity which began in the Evil Ernie monthly series! Also available signed by creator Brian Pulido and alternate cover painter Dorian. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.95 SIGNED—FC $29.95 WITCHBLADE & OTHER WONDERFUL WOMEN OF COMICS PACK! This starter package features 5 random limited edition comics ranging from Witchblade to Fathom, as well as other wonderful women from the comics industry! Don't miss out on this wonderful starter package to introduce yourself to all these wonderful women of comics! Pack (x5) $16.95 DC Comics DC MILLENNIUM EDITION SUPERMAN SIGNED #75 This historic, top-selling DC comic of all time is back! Signed and re-marked with an extremely limited hand-drawn sketch on each cover by writer/artist Dan Jurgens! Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $49.95 BATMAN OF ARKHAM SIGNED Signed by writer Alan Grant! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 VERTIGO SECRET FILES: HELLBLAZER SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Tim Bradstreet! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE N-VECTOR SIGNED #1 Signed by artist Jason Martin! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 REAL WORLDS: SUPERMAN SIGNED Signed by artist Joe Rubenstein! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 WILDCATS: STREET SMART HC SIGNED Signed by writer Scott Lobdell! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.95 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH FROM HELL TP by Alan Moore This bedtime graphic novel features the story of Jack the Ripper, the most infamous serial murderer of all time. Alan Moore names Dr. Gull as the villain and creates the most compelling and terrifying psychological study ever undertaken in a comic book. All the conspiracies and cover-ups are considered and bound together in this vortex of terror. (STAR10647) MATURE READERS SC $35.00 ************************* EGMONT FLEETWAY 2000 AD #1196-1199 Britain's acclaimed science-fiction comic sizzles this summer with five white-hot hits! Celtic warrior king Slaine (battles an undead army of dragons and demons in “The Secret Commonwealth,” by Pat Mills and David Bircham. Future lawman Judge Dredd fights his most bizarre foe ever in “New Model Phoord,” by John Smith and Paul Marshall. Future hitmen Sinister Dexter has 30 minutes to get out of town in “Mission to Mangapore,” by Dan Abnett and Andy Clarke. Plus, Strontium Dog by John Wagner, and more fantastic horror stories in “Tales of Telguuth” by Steve Moore, creator of Axel Pressbutton! Weekly. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #67 The Megazine turns up the heat with a synapse-searing selection of stunning stories for the summer! Judge Dredd fights his addiction to Umpty Candy in Part Four of “Dead Ringer,” a star-spanning saga written by the future lawman's co-creator, John Wagner. Plus, explosive endings for Armitage: Bodies of Evidence by Dave Stone and Steve Yeowell, and Strontium Dog: Journey Into Hell by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg $6.95 EH! PRODUCTIONS NAUGHTY GIRLS CARDS SERIES 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set, FC $10.00 CHRISSY MOUNTJOY: SEXY SWEAT CARDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set, FC $12.00 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS F5 ORIGIN EXCLUSIVE COMIC Read the story behind Tony Daniel's new team of heavy-hitting mercenaries, F5, in this exclusive origin issue packed with big action and exciting art! FC $5.00 GEAR STATION PRELUDE EXCLUSIVE Image's first CGI-enhanced series, Gear Station, is grinding up the competition, and can see how it all started in this exclusive prelude issue! FC $5.00 MAGDALENA EXCLUSIVE VARIANT #1 Magdalena, the woman who nearly destroyed The Darkness, is the star of an all-new series from Top Cow! Get the first issue with this exclusive cover by Joe Benitez! FC $5.00 WIZARD AUTHENTIC CROSSGEN ORIGIN EXCLUSIVE SIGNED #1 Behold the birth of a new comic book universe! CrossGenesis #1 is the very first release from the new publisher that has fans buzzing, CrossGen Comics. Get this exciting issue signed by veteran artist by Brandon Peterson and his team of hot new talents: Jim Cheung, Joshua Middleton, and Ben Lai. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 F5 ORIGIN EXCLUSIVE SIGNED #1 Tony Daniel's new team of mercenaries is charging forward in the all-new F5 series from Image! Get the story behind the team in this exclusive origin issue packed with intense action, dynamic art, and the signature of the book's creator, Tony Daniel! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 EXHIBIT “A” PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW #27 by Batton Lash Beware the creatures of the night — they have lawyers! If you haven't been following the cases and personal lives of attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd, then this is a great issue to jump on! You'll find out why this wacky mix of humor, horror, and social commentary has won industry awards and nominations, and garnered fans among pros ranging from Jeff Smith to Frank Miller. Wraparound cover. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH WOLFF & BYRD 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 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WOLFF & BYRD CASE FILES VOLUME 4 TP by Batton Lash Collecting issues #13-16 of the series! In unlucky issue #13, longtime client Sodd, “The Thing Called It,” finally goes to trial, with disastrous results. The whole "Soddyssey" wraps up in #16, which contains guest art by Steve Bissette, Bernie Wrightson, Jeff Smith, Shawn McManus, Phil Hester, and Charles Vess. In between, Wolff and Byrd encounter vampires and mysterious horror writer Ayn Wrice in her New Orleans stomping grounds, and zombies, werewolves, and statues that come to life. SC, 96pg, b&w $10.95 ******************** FANBOY COMICS DARK ANGEL SWORD STROKES A Kia Asamiya Sketchbook/Manga Guide The newest manga release from Fanboy Comics, the new comic publishing arm of Fanboy Entertainment! Based on the popular manga series Dark Angel, this second release in Fanboy’s series of Kia Asamiya sketchbook/manga guides gives fans an inside look at the creation of the new hit manga series, as well as a glimpse into the development of the original series. Sword Strokes features images taken right from the sketchbooks of Kia Asamiya, reproduced here with painstaking attention to detail, and takes you behind the scenes into the creation of the comic and its characters. All your favorite characters, new and old, are here — Dark, Kyo, Leen, Chao, Tou, Bee, Shiki, and Sei. Additionally, Sword Strokes will also feature sequential sketch art that will take the reader through different stages of pieces of Asamiya-sensei's penciled art — with commentary by the artist. Sword Strokes will also feature an all-new original cover illustrated by Kia Asamiya, created specifically for his American fans for this edition! A must for any Kia Asamiya fan! b&w, 48pg $3.50 SIDEKICKS #1 by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa Since when did students have to deal with crappy cafeteria food, loud snoring roommates and zits big enough to be seen from Mars, on top of surviving Battle-Bot VR programs, passing Superhuman History mid-terms, and getting detentions for morphing, flying or turning invisible on school grounds?! High school certainly has changed! Sidekicks is a new series from J. Torres (creator of The Copybook Tales and Siren), and new manga sensation Takeshi Miyazawa. The series follows the story of Terry Highland, daughter of an ex-super-hero sidekick, with gravity powers of her own. Mr. Highland feels that regular high school is not suited for his super-powered daughter and believes she should attend Shuster Academy, a high school that specializes in training super-hero sidekicks. This issue follows Terry's visit to the school and her interaction with the other super- powered students. Just how much trouble can this bunch of gifted teens get into? You just won't believe it! But don't forget about the super-powered instructors! This series is sure to appeal to fans of the Teen Titans, Gen13 and Generation X. Combining J. Torres’ strong sense of characterization and dialogue with the breathtaking manga art of Takeshi Miyzawa, Sidekicks should appeal to comic and manga fans alike! b&w, 32pg $2.75 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS BARRY WINDSOR SMITH’S OPUS VOLUME 1 POSTER This beautiful, deluxe full-color poster spotlights “A Dream of Olden Days,” the lovely watercolor and gouache painting seen on the cover of Barry Windsor-Smith’s best-selling coffee-table autobiography and art collection, Opus Volume 1. Printed on glossy art paper and suitable for framing, what Windsor-Smith fan (not to mention any fan of the luscious Pre-Raphaelite style) will be able to resist this handsome item? Each 24” x 36”-poster ships rolled in a protective polybag. Poster, 24x36 $12.95 BARRY WINDSOR SMITH’S OPUS VOLUME 2 POSTER This second full-color deluxe poster celebrates the release of Barry Windsor-Smith’s Opus Volume 2 with a gorgeous reproduction of “A Young Knight in the Garden of a Sphinx,” from the cover of the author’s upcoming second Opus volume. Also printed on glossy art paper and suitable for framing, shipped and rolled in a protective polybag, these Opus posters display the same quality and attention to detail that has made Opus Volume 1 Fantagraphics’ fastest-selling book in history and Windsor-Smith’s greatest achievement to date! Poster, 24x36 $12.95 COMICS JOURNAL #225 TCJ’s usual gang of idiot critics go MAD with an issue all about America’s favorite humor magazine. No, not The Comics Journal — MAD Magazine! With a cover by legendary MAD cover painter Kelly Freas, all-new marginalia art by Sergio Aragones, and commentary from/interviews with MAD greats such as Al Jaffee, Jack Davis, Al Feldstein, Aragones, and the rest, this issue is sure to disgust anyone with any sense of decorum. MATURE READERS Magazine, 112pg, b&w $5.95 JUNIOR #2 by Peter Bagge Peter Bagge’s lovable oaf Junior is back with his other loser pals in this five-issue mini- series collecting hilarious rare and out-of-print gems from Neat Stuff, The Wacky World of Peter Bagge, and more! This issue features one of Junior’s earliest appearances, in Wacky World’s “High School Hell.” Also included is the eight-page mini-epic, “Life’s a Bitch and Then You Die,” starring everybody’s favorite yuppies — Chet and Bunny Leeway! Plus, “Raskin Bobbins,” “The Sufferin’ Bastard,” “Geniuses,” “In My Room,” “Sometimes I Think I’m Going Crazy,” and “Uncle Hal,” all wrapped up in a new cover and new back-cover strip starring Junior! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 MEASLES #7 edited by Gilbert Hernandez; cover by Sam Henderson Sam Henderson is back with an original Measles cover and seven-page silent story: “A Pair of Eyeballs.” Only Hederson could make eyeball-eating a subject suitable for all ages — as is the rest of this issue, which features the new adventures of Venus by Gilbert Hernandez; another “Supersonicos” story by Jaime Hernandez; and the latest episode of “Olaf Oedwards, Kid Firechief” by Steven Weissman (Champs, Yikes!). Also, Part Three of Joost Swarte’s beautifully drawn “News Blues,” in which Zachary starts a rival newspaper, provoking a genius newspaper war with Hearst wannabe Dexter. b&w, 24pg $2.95 WHOA, NELLIE! TP by Jaime Hernandez Including an all-new, six-page epilogue by Jaime Hernandez, Whoa, Nellie! Collects the three-issue, all-ages wrestling romp from the acclaimed Love & Rockets and Penny Century creator! A wonderful, self-contained graphic novel, this book focuses on the female championship tag team of Xochitl and Gina, as they defend their title against younger, more marketable stars who want to force an early retirement! SC, 6x10¼, 80pg $9.95 BRADLYS 1-6 PACK by Peter Bagge Get all six of Peter Bagge’s Bradleys, collecting every non-Hate Bradley family appearance in six handy comic books! Collecting material from Neat Stuff, Weirdo, The Wacky World of Peter Bagge, Comical Funnies, and more, including several strips never before published in comics! Each issue sports brand-new Bagge covers and back-cover Bradley strips. MATURE READERS Pack (x6), 32pg b&w $17.70 EVIL EYE 1-4 PACK by Richard Sala Don’t miss out on one of Fantagraphics’ most acclaimed new titles in years! Featuring the ongoing “Reflections of a Glass Scorpion,” about a college campus plagued by bizarro professors with a horrible secret, girl pirates, and a brain-stealing murderer. Each issue also features short stories, all in Sala’s gothic style. MATURE READERS Pack (x4), 24pg, b&w $11.80 STAR OF THE MONTH MALICIOUS RESPLENDENCE SC by Robert Williams Running 300 pages in a 12” x 12” full-color format, this is one of the best coffee-table art collections of the decade, about one of the most lauded and controversial American painters of the 20th century. The collection features over 200 full-color paintings, reproduced with breathtaking clarity on glossy paper, to ensure that every detail is discernable. The book also features extensive biographical information, dozens of rare and never-before-seen photos of the artist and the world around him, and a lengthy introduction by Walter Hopps, probably the most revered and important museum curator in America. Nominated for both Harvey and Eisner awards in 1999, this Robert Williams’s book is a masterpiece! (STAR10191) MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 300pg $49.95 ******************* OMAHA VOLUME 2-PACK by Reed Waller & Kate Worley SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), 24pg, b&w $11.00 USAGI YOJIMBO VOLUME 5 TP CURRENT PRINTING by Stan Sakai Back in print! This fifth volume collects the epic-length “Blood Wings,” which introduces a fearsome clan of ninja bats while “Lone Goat and Kid” offers a cunning parody of the famous Lone Wolf and Cub manga. “Frost and Fire” and “The Way of the Samurai” provide the psychological drama of this volume, which is rounded out by one of the most unique Usagi tales ever, “A Kite Story,” which doubles as a fascinating look at the daily life and work of 17th century Japanese kitemaker. Featuring a foreword by the legendary Stan Lee! SC, 142pg, b&w (Note Price) $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BIG BABY HC by Charles Burns This is the second of a hardcover series of four volumes reprinting the entirety of Burns’ oeuvre up to his current magnum opus, Black Hole. Big Baby includes such Burns classics as “Curse of the Molemen,” “Blood Club,” and “Teen Plague” (now in black and white, as originally intended) as well as the very first Big Baby story from RAW #5! In fact, this book collects every piece of Big Baby comics and art available, and features brand new covers, endpapers, and over a half-dozen pages of never-before-seen Big Baby illustrations, sketchbook drawings, notes, and other Burns miscellany. In the same format as the first Burns Library volume, El Borbah. (STAR10721) MATURE READERS HC, 96pg $24.95 *********************** EROS X-Rated Comics OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION VOLUME 1 SC by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, 96pg $19.95 O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION BOOK TWO HC by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC $34.95 ************************* DEMENTIA PACK by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x5), 24pg, b&w $14.75 HARDCORE DEMENTIA VOLUME 1 by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w $19.95 JAILBAIT #2 by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 SKIN TIGHT #4 by Locke SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $2.95 SPACE CHICKS & BUSINESSMEN GN by Link & Blink SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, 96pg, b&w $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EROS GN 10: TALK DIRTY by Matthias Schultheiss (STAR03213) SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $16.95 ************************ XXX FILES 1-4 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), 24-page, b&w $11.80 BONDAGE FAIRIES EXTREME #9 by Kondom SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 CO-ED SEXXTASY #7 by Makoto Fujisaki SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN 3 SEXHIBITION by Suehirogari SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 160pg, b&w $19.95 ******************* SEX-PHILES #17 by Tamaoki Benkyo SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 SILKY WHIP #7-12 PACK by Oh! Great SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x6), 24/32pg, b&w $22.35 SLUT GIRL #1 by Isutoshi SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 FELIX COMICS, INC. FELIX COLOR COMIC GRAB-BAG This grab-bag features 10 full-color Felix comics, including at least one first issue in every grab-bag! A great collectible for the Felix fan, at a fantastic price! These issues feature all of Felix's wild and wacky friends, too! Pack (x10) $7.99 ROMANCE COMIC GRAB-BAG This grab-bag includes seven full-color issues of the teenybopper book, ThirteenSomething. Plus, the first issue of Teen Romance Stories. Also included is the first issue of ThirteenSomething. This is a must-have for fans of teen comics. Pack (x3) $5.99 FUNK-O-TRON BATTLE POPE #1 It’s the end of the world, and few are worthy of passage to Heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind the leader of his army, Saint Michael, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Lucifer, a lord of Hell. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son, Jesus H. Christ, to assist him in his quest. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics CRIME PATROL #5 EC legend Al Feldstein leads off this issue with “Kidnappers” (“from the files of the FBI”), followed by “The Werewolf’s Curse” illustrated by Howard Larsen and “Fast- Draw Fay” with art by H.C. Kiefer. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 WAR AGAINST CRIME #5 In this issue, artist Johnny Craig leads off with “Little Miss Mob Marker,” followed by Graham Ingels’ “The Curse of the Pharaoh” (shot directly from Graham’s pencils!), and Al Feldstein caps it off with “The Law’s Revenge.” This first “pure EC” issue was originally published in February 1949. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 EC Annuals A great way to quickly build an entire EC collection! This month we’re focused on EC’s “New Direction” title — Extra! These comics are the same as our 32-page regular issues, but they’re packed into the square-bound EC Annual format. Each hefty soft-cover reprints several issues (including covers) in full color. If you’ve missed a title or one of the many sold-out individual issues, the EC Annuals are for you! OFFERED AGAIN O/A EXTRA! ANNUAL #1 The complete series in one volume! This trade paperback-size issue contains all the two- fisted journalists you could possibly handle in hard-hitting, action-filled stories by EC masters Johnny Craig, John Severin, and Reed Crandall. All five issues of Extra! are contained in this one issue. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $13.50 ********************** EC Collector Packs Each month we will be offering complete sets of selected titles from the EC comics line. This month the spotlight turns to EC’s “New Trend” horror titles, Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, and Haunt of Fear. With art from Jack Davis, Graham Ingels, Johnny Craig, Al Feldstein and others, these classics are treasures for all fans of the comic book medium. Please note that in some cases there are only a limited number of sets available, so don’t wait! EC ANNIVERSARY PACK #1 Celebrate the 50th anniversary of EC’s “New Trend” titles with a sampling of the great art and stories of the EC horror line. This pack includes five different randomly selected EC issues of Tales from the Crypt, Haunt of Fear, and/or Vault of Horror. Set (x5) $12.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRONTLINE COMBAT COLLECTOR’S PACK All 15 issues of this spectacular war comic are available as a set for the first time. Set (x15) $35.50 O/A TWO-FISTED TALES COLLECTOR’S PACK It’s not just a war comic — it’s one of the greatest action-adventure-drama titles of all time! Get all 24 issues in one set! Set (x24) $51.00 ************************ EC Library The Year 2000 is the 50th anniversary of EC’s “New Trend” titles. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate some of the most influential comics of all time with Gemstone’s prestigious format, The Complete EC Library. It presents the classic EC stories in a deluxe, hardbound, oversized format, shot from the original art and realized in crystal-clear black and white (with covers in color), these volumes collect the works of true comic art masters such as Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, George Evans, Reed Crandall, Bernie Krigstein, Jack Davis, Al Williamson, Angelo Torres, John Severin, Wally Wood, and many others. Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. This is an excellent way to add some of the greatest comics of all time to your collection! STARS OF THE MONTH EC LIBRARY 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). Another “pre-Trend” classic set! (STAR01383) Set (x2) $80.00 COMPLETE GUNFIGHTER/SADDLE JUSTICE 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) $100.00 ****************** Overstreet Guides OFFERED AGAIN O/A OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 30 by Robert M. Overstreet; covers by Al Williamson & Al Feldstein It’s the 30th anniversary edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, the book that revolutionized comic book collecting in 1970 and has been contributing to the enjoyment of comics ever since! And “The Big Book” isn’t just celebrating its own anniversary! In addition to the market report and the latest pricing information, it’s time to raise the roof for the 50th anniversary of EC’s highly influential “New Trend” line of comics. With exclusive interviews and articles, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide commemorates Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science, and the other great “New Trend” comics. This year’s book features an index of every article that has appeared in the previous 29 editions, the first-ever feature article by author Bob Overstreet, and your choice of EC-style horror and science-fiction covers by EC greats Al Feldstein and Al Williamson, respectively. Get one or get both, but don’t miss out! SCI-FI HC $30.00 SCI-FI SC $22.00 HORROR HC $30.00 HORROR SC $22.00 *********************** Carl Barks Library Like the deluxe EC Library sets, these sets reprint the classic Disney stories by Carl Barks in a deluxe, hardbound, oversized format. Shot from the original art and presented in crystal clear black and white (with covers in color), these volumes collect the works of one of the most beloved comic artists ever. Each set is slipcased. OFFERED AGAIN O/A CARL BARKS LIBRARY SET VIII SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION Reprints Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #95-166. Set $170.00 *********************** Photo-Journal Guides Ernie Gerber’s fantastic Photo-Journals are a serious collector’s dream come true, and they’re also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide To Comics (Volumes I & II) and 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. One volume is spotlighted each month, but all four are always available from The Star System! STAR OF THE MONTH THE PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME IV (K-Z) Ernie Gerber's fantastic Photo-Journals are a serious collector's dream come true, and they're also the best visual reference available on comics! The Photo-Journal Guide To Comics (Volumes I & II) and The Photo-Journal Guide Volume IV (A Guide To Marvel Comics K-Z) is an 11" x 14" hard cover illustrating the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. (STAR00179) HC $29.95 *********************** GRATUITOUS BUNNY COMIX PETRA ETCETERA #2 by Wiley, McKinnon, & Kermode Petra decides that she’d better side step the consequences of the events on her birthday night out. The best way to do that, she thinks, is to take a journey with Jocasta — to the other end of the country! Jo is startled when they run into an old friend of hers, who’s gone through some kind of transformation. And Petra encounters one of the very people that she’s come all that way to avoid, or was avoidance really what she’d intended? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 20pg $2.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA LEGENDARY TALES #2 by Various The countdown has begun! With Kevin Lau’s reinterpretation of Vampirella only one month away, Harris Comics is offering fans one last chance to see the stories that made Vampirella great! With beautiful, newly painted covers and classic stories, Legendary Tales celebrates 30 years of comics’ premiere femme fatale! Available in two different covers: the Regular edition painted by Dorian Cleavenger and the Limited Variant cover edition painted by Mike Mayhew, limited to only 1,500 copies. REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 VARIANT—b&w, 32pg $9.95 VAMPI #1: PREVIEW EDITION by David Conway & Kevin Lau The first look at the future! It’s Vampirella as you’ve never seen her before! Introducing Vampi by Kevin Lau! Preview an all new monthly series of Kevin Lau’s incredible new vision of Vampi. Features exclusive artwork from the premier issue, character designs, photos and interviews with the creators. Material available nowhere else! FC, 24pg $2.95 VAMPI #1 LIMITED ASHCAN by David Conway & Kevin Lau Preview the new Vampi by Kevin Lau in this limited-edition ashcan! Includes pages from the upcoming Vampi monthly series that is like nothing you’ve seen before! b&w, 16pg PI VAMPIRELLA & PANTHA DEATH VALLEY SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION #2 by Monte Moore Introducing new Vampi cover artist Monte Moore! This special alternate cover to Death Valley #2 (originally titled Hell’s Angels) is a fully penciled drawing of Vampirella and Panthra signed and numbered by Monte Moore. Limited to 750 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $14.95 VAMPIRELLA JIM SILKE SIGNED & NUMBERED LITHOGRAPHS by Jim Selke Offered individually for the first time, Harris Comics and Jim Silke are proud to present these beautiful lithographs which feature the paintings that were used for the covers to Vampirella Silver Anniversary Collection #3 & #4. The fourth in a set of five lithograph prints which are limited to a production of exactly 500. Each one is individually signed and numbered by Jim Silke. Quantities are limited! Each lithograph measures 12” x 16½”. (CAUT: 2) #3—Lithograph, 12x16½ $24.95 #4—Lithograph, 12x16½ $24.95 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE HEAVY METAL SUMMER 2000 CD SPECIAL This issue contains a 48-page graphic novel, based upon the upcoming Heavy Metal 2000: F.A.K.K.2 PC game! It also contains a special CD insert featuring the trailer from the movie, sound bytes from the soundtrack album, the complete 80-page graphic novel by Simon Bisley and Kevin Eastman, a game demo, and more! MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $6.95 HENCHMAN PUBLISHING NODWICK #3 by Aaron Williams Just in time for summer, visit the Hench Games: a contest of wits, wills, and medical treatment as adventurers compete in a series of events designed to see how much abuse their henchmen can take. This year, the winning henchman will become the new Henchmen’s Union president, replacing a hamster that’s winding up a two-year term. But what’s this? The evil-doers from last issue are back and planning on winning the games to control henchmen-based commerce everywhere! They have even more diabolical plans for Nodwick and his friends! Will the forces of evil win out? Will the union have the favorite henchmen for president? Can Piffany fly a magic carpet? b&w, 32pg $2.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING THE BOOK OF JACK HC by Denis Pierre Filippi & Olivier Boiscommun Young Jack must prove his courage to his friends so that he can become part of the gang. As part of his test, he must enter a so-called “haunted” house. There, he finds a mysterious book that tells his life story. Jack wants to return the book, but the next morning it has disappeared, and Jack starts to transform into a werewolf. Now he must find the book and discover a way to break the terrible curse that has befallen him. A highly-imaginative and entertaining tale of terror and the supernatural! MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $14.95 THE FOURTH POWER HC by Juan Gimenez Mega, a fighter pilot based on Nebula Alpha, is the only one to escape with her life after an attack by an enemy patrol. Nebula Alpha is the main theatre of a conflict that opposes the Krommiuns to the Planetary United States. So begins Mega’s perilous journey across enemy lines. Along the way, she saves a member of a flight crew that had come to rescue her before being shot down. The young man — a doctor — reveals to Mega that she has become of utmost importance to their leaders in connection to the creation of a new weapon of incredible power. They need her for her exceptional mental abilities and will stop at nothing to get her back. A spectacular and riveting galactic opera by the illustrator of The Metabarons series. MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NIKOPOL TRILOGY DELUXE HC by Bilal Alcide Nikapol is a deserter condemned to freeze in space for 20 years. He returns to Earth after 30 years in the middle of the 21st century. He is now an amputee with a missing leg and is partially amnesiac. Horus is the Egyptian Falcon God. He has a mutiny against his peers in the Assembly of the Gods, which secretly ruled planet Earth since the devastation by several major conflicts. Horus seizes Nikapol’s mutilated body in order to use it as a secret weapon in machinations. The combat will lead Nikapol and the undesirable tenant occupying his body from Paris to London and then to Equator City in the heart of Africa. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a decaying and dilapidated Eastern Europe and the trash can of Western technology. (STAR10712) HC, 176pg, FC $39.95 TECHNOPRIESTS VOLUME 1: TECHNO PRE-SCHOOL DELUXE HC At the end of his life, Albino, the Supreme Technopriest, leads 500,000 young people away with him aboard a spaceship far away from his galaxy and from the infernal technological developments at the forefront of which he finds himself. They go in search of a promised land. Albino recalls his life in flashback. Both he and his sister are fatherless orphans, born to a mother who rejects them and prefers their brother Almagra to them. In this stellar universe whose technological mastery is only matched by the cruelty and barbarism of its inhabitants, Albino has but one wish: to become the master Game Creator, and to devise the virtual games which are so important to this universe. So, through his will and his intelligence, he makes his way from a position of apprenticeship in the world of virtual games, to that of a Supreme Technopriest and comprehends the profound absurdity of the Techno-life. He realizes that to save the soul of humanity, he must lead the people away to build another world. (STAR10718) HC, 56pg, FC $14.95 INFINITY COMICS COUNTER-STRIKE #1 by Kaminski, Reis, & Pimentel Brother and sister team Robin and Matt Hunter are wildly successful web entrepreneurs by day, who command the globe-spanning, espionage agency, Counter-Strike, by night! Their mission: revenge on multi-national corporations led by diabolical masterminds intent on screwing the little guy! Equipped with cutting-edge gadgetry, cunning, and an underground network of accomplices, Counter-Strike are the first heroes for the .com generation. All this excitement is written by Len Kaminski (JLA), and illustrated by the super-hot team of Ivan Reis and Joe Pimental (Lady Death). International locations, cinematic action sequences, sibling rivalry, and dangerous liaisons are all part of the deadly game! The stakes are life and death. Winner takes all! FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.50 COUNTER-STRIKE PREMIUM CHROMA-FOIL EDITION #1 Hot on the heels of Infinity Comics' new breakthrough series, comes this exciting premium Chroma-foil edition featuring a luscious, Chroma-foil cardstock cover by Ivan Reis and Jason Jensen. Limited to just 3,000 copies! FC, 32pg $12.00 COUNTER-STRIKE STICKER Illustrated by Ivan Reis This 4” x 5” full-color sticker comes straight from the cover of Counter-Strike #1, the first cutting-edge title from Infinity Comics. Gorgeous illustration by Ivan Reis! Display it proudly and be the first onboard! It's what's next! Sticker, 4x5 $3.50 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP LIBERTY MEADOWS #11 by Frank Cho Frank Cho knows how to make you laugh. But this month, you'll see another side of Liberty Meadows… the burning side! You can’t afford to miss this very special adventure with Brandy, Frank, and the crazy critters of the world's most amazing nature preserve, as a forest fire rages out of control, threatening everything you've come to love about Liberty Meadows! Experience the tension, suspense, excitement, and even the laughs, as your favorite characters attempt to preserve their preserve! Features a dramatic new cover by Frank Cho, as well as commentary and his irreverent answers to your letters! Collecting strips originally published from August 31, 1998, through October 17, 1998. Two pages of color Sunday strips! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH UNIVERSITY2: THE ANGRY YEARS NEW EDITION GN by Frank Cho Everyone who reads Liberty Meadows in newspapers around the world wants to get their hands on this raw, uncensored college strip original, and this new edition features new covers and additional strips. Notice: No animals have been hurt or killed during the creation of this book, except for a baby seal, four stunt dogs, a rare albino African boa, a school of dolphins, a beagle, 52 Elvis impersonators, an alpha chimp, two African bull elephants, 18 college students, 17 cows, an Amish farmer, two condors, a fan boy named Wayne "Sheckey" George, a miniature pony, a rare black rhino, a lemur, a silver-back gorilla, a family of savannah baboons, a leper from Calcutta, six pandas, 87 domesticated house cats, and a spider monkey named "Chet." (STAR09773) SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.95 IRONCAT COMICS GUN CRISIS: DEADLY CURVE #4 The final issue of Masaomi Kanzaki’s Gun Crisis goes out with a bang, so to speak! “Gun Dance” finds the two misfit detectives who are about to rain on the parade of the purveyors of the highly addictive drug “Curve” who are in the middle of conducting business. With Det. Inagaki on the case, you can be sure that he won’t stop until the job is done and all the bad guys get their just desserts! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 FUTABA-KUN CHANGE VOLUME 4 #6 The cliffhanger issue of Volume 4 delivers all the wackiness that you’ve come to expect from Futaba and the gang at Kommatane High School! A large mutated Venus Flytrap wreaks havoc on the entire school, thanks to the school nurse’s evil twin sister Maki, who has discovered the unique properties of Futaba’s blood. Also, the new girl in school is going to get more than she bargained for when she decides to have fun with Misaki, the girl she likes, in the shed by the playground. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 1 GN What do Miyu and Maika, two seemingly normal high-school girls, do with their spare time? They keep the world safe from giant monsters! Studio Ironcat is proud to present — in handy graphic novel format — Volume 1 of Shimpei Itoh’s Hyper Dolls, with a new revised translation! Join in the comedic adventures of this dynamic duo as they battle various gargantuas… and struggle to keep up with their schoolwork! As a bonus, this volume includes a strip about the artist’s visit to an American Anime Convention! SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $15.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 4 #4 There never seems to be enough time for Miyu and Maika, when some giant creature or another is attacking the city in which they live. Thank goodness their alter egos are the Hyper Dolls! This month, some light is shed on the clandestine operations of the evil corporation known as CHAOS. However, that doesn’t stop the newest foe from rearing its ugly head — the Giant Centipede! b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 5 #7 Don’t miss the final issue of New Vampire Princess Miyu by Narumi Kakinouchi and Toshihiro Hirano! The Shinma War has ended with Miyu and her comrades vanquishing the Queen Quarl and her son, Cait Sith. But there is one more Western Shinma left who is hell-bent on getting revenge against Larva, who killed the man who raised the two of them as brother and sister! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGON WARS VOLUME 1 TP Ryukihei’s tale of the boy that would become King of the Dragon Clan is collected in this handy, carry-anywhere graphic novel format! This is the story of Lufiak Duel and his quest to rid the land of the evil that plagues it, with the help of several dragons. This volume will feature a revised translation and new, never-before-seen artwork from the manga master who draws dragons like no one else! (STAR10644) SC, 7x10, 224pg, b&w $17.95 ******************** Sexy Fruit OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 6 #2 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 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE ILLUSTRATED #1 Step into the world of El Ravager, Knuckles, Teflon Billy, and Zayre as they destroy another peaceful town of unsuspecting peasants. Your favorite KotTD strips are now illustrated and brought to life by fan favorite Aaron Williams (Nodwick). More jokes, more hacking, and even more laughs from the twisted minds of the KotTD development team. Each issue will re-tell, and expand upon, adventures, new and old, from the flip side of the GM’s screen. Exclusive, never-before-seen KotTD strips are included! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE MINIATURES Everyone knows the Knights of the Dinner Table haven’t had much luck playing their own miniatures, but now they get the chance to actually be miniatures! Collect your favorite dice jockeys, and rule the hex maps with these cool pewter figures! Bob, Dave, Sara, Brian, B.A., and Johnny “The Boy Could Play” Kizinski. All the figures are molded by master sculptor Tom Meyer. A must-have collectible for all KotTD fans! Miniatures $19.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #44 Knights of the Dinner Table is a comic book for gamers. The principle characters — B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara, and the dastardly Black Hands — play numerous other characters in the course of their role-playing games, but their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KotDT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective. This issue: “Because I'm the GM!” B.A.'s finally had enough and really lets the Knights have it! Why? Because he's the GM! Four pages in color! b&w, 56pg $2.95 TONY DIGEROLAMO’S TRAVELERS #4 by Tony DiGerolamo & Dawson When diplomats from the Oriental Empire of Nippon arrive in Beastlyville, Locust the Wizard falls for the daughter of the Nippon diplomat. Can a 67-year-old sorcerer find love with a 19-year-old noble woman? Or will her secret tear them apart? Special guest star: Marco Polo! Exclusive Knights of the Dinner Table strips inside. Bimonthly. b&w, 48pg $2.95 LAST GASP NUNS OF TERROR GN by Arturo Picca & Dante Tiberia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 46pg, FC $12.95 LONE STAR PRESS STRANGE HEROES #1 by Bill Willingham & Various A split format like Tales of Suspense! In Otherland, Mary Arevalo washes up on a deserted shore after a ship wreck to find herself chased by a bizarre creature. After running into a dead end, Mary is ‘rescued’ by a primitive man called Tanakura. In Spellbinder, young Tommy Bowen begins the final phase of his Combat Sorcerer training. With the help of his familiar, Tommy begins looking for magical trouble. b&w, 24pg $2.95 MCMANN & TATE COMICS LOVE-O-RAMA 2000 Here’s a wacky collection of romance stories from the past decade, plus some new stories and art too! You get stories involving aliens, vampires, teen angst, bulimia, bad hair days, plastic surgery, and practically every topic ever seen in a “very special” Lifetime TV movie! It's all in here! In addition to the best stories from “Secret Fantasies” and “Dumb- Ass Express,” you get new tales involving a woman's affair with a flirtatious ghost, and the pratfalls of two freaky scientists who fall in love. And just how do two people with obsessive/compulsive disorder have a fulfilling relationship? This book would make a great gift for the one you love, or the person who you happen to be stalking. Art and stories by Dan Parent, Kim DeMulder, Scott McRae, Grant Miehm, Bill Golliher and others! SC, 7x10, 96pg $8.95 MEDIA MARKET GROUP LTD. ANIME FICTION BOOK 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 96pg $24.95 MIXX ENTERTAINMENT ******************* Check under Tokyopop.com for all your Mixx Entertainment favorites! ******************* MOJO PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH BLUEBERRY SAGA: CONFEDERATE GN 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 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A WAKE UP & SMELL THE CARTOONS: THE EARLY WORK OF SHANNON WHEELER by Shannon Wheeler This comprehensive collection features Wheeler's early cult cartoons from his Berkeley college days at The Daily Californian to his relocation to Austin in the late 1980s and his creation of the ultimate caffeinated pop icon, Too Much Coffee Man. Collecting Wheeler's most experimental and interesting strips from the beginning of his career, this volume is a must for any fan of coffee in general and alternative comic in particular. SC, 150pg, b&w $16.95 *************** MONKEYSUIT PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONKEYSUIT VOLUME #1 by Various The Monkeysuit has landed. If you missed all the fun before, this is your chance to get the book Comics Journal hailed as “the premiere small-press anthology of last year.” This critically-acclaimed anthology showcases the talent of nine NYC cartoonists/animators in nine brand new, innovative stories which include Tick creator Ben Edlund’s return to comics. Includes Mike Foran’s “Rover,” Jonathan Royce’s “Keef” and Bill Presing’s “Rex Steele.” This first volume is a groundbreaking cornucopia of Indy talent which undoubtedly has something for every taste. MATURE READERS SC, 5x8, 128pg $9.95 NBM RAPTORS VOLUME 2 by Jean Dufaux & Luigi Marini Can the all-powerful vampiric underworld heed these words before it is too late? The cysts behind their ears is a sign of their vulnerablity not shared by the two mysterious arrivals from Europe who continue to wreak havoc among them in a blood-lust of vengeance. But the underworld has ascertained their origin and may have a powerful answer. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 64pg, FC $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RAPTORS by Jean Dufaux & Luigi Marini "Your kingdom is doomed." Such is written in blood on the walls in a series of very odd murders the beautiful Lt. Lenore is trying to solve. Each victim has been dispatched with a long needle bursting odd cysts behind the ears. The web of intrigue brings her into a netherworld of vampires embroiled in an internecine struggle for power. Indeed, two new arrivals from Europe are busy carrying out a specific plan to overturn the long-established powerful vampiric underworld! A sensuously beautiful and powerfully painted best- selling series from Europe. MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $10.95 *************** JILL PART-TIME LOVER by Kevin Taylor SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $11.95 STRIPTEASE: 10 POSTCARDS BY ROYO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set, FC $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FOREPLAY: THE ART OF KEVIN J. TAYLOR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-250-3/STAR10681) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 UNDERTOW by Kiki Kjaer SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (1-56163-185-X/STAR07972) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pg, b&w $8.95 WWW by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR10611) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 68pg $10.95 ****************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS TICK’S MASSIVE SUMMER DOUBLE SPECTACLE by Silvia, Sadroni, & Toyoshima In this two-issue mini-series, The Tick and his super-hero teammates have lost their sole means of support: Barry’s credit card. They need a new meeting place! So, should they audition new members? That would mean enrollment fees and dues…which mean money. There is one super-hero they like, though. The Multi-Millionaire. His power is that he’s got a lot of money, plus he’s got a lot of good ideas. Time to find a team of super-villains to fight at a convenient time and place. Why shouldn’t the life of a super- hero be comfortable? #1—b&w, 32pg $3.50 #2—b&w, 32pg $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH TICK OMNIBUS VOLUME 5 Crisis on Finite Tick Spin-Offs! by Griffith, Garcia, Hopkins, & Muns This collection contains all four issues of the Tick’s only universe-wide crossover, which originally appeared in issues #9 and #10 of both Paul the Samurai and Man-Eating Cow. This story teams up the Tick with a universe of wacky super-heroes in non-stop action across the globe against the nefarious Sagin the Wolf and his creepy cronies! (STAR02102) SC, 104pg, FC (Note Price) $11.95 *************** NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 #1 This issue includes the following: “Tales from the Crib!”; “Most Valuable Baby”; “Chocolate Chew Circle”; “Monster in the Basement”; and activity pages! FC, 32pg $2.95 ONI PRESS THE BLAIR WITCH CHRONICLES #3 by Jen Van Meter & Tom Fowler Following the success of the film and comic book, The Blair Witch Project, Oni Press and Artisan entertainment re-team for four new stories inspired by the Blair Witch mythology! It’s the early 1990s, and a group of naïve Wicca have been hired to cleanse the woods of Burkittsville of an evil spirit that has been tormenting the townspeople. Believing that they are working for the greater good, they perform their spells and return home with the hope that their magick worked. What they discover, however, is that they’ve brought a small piece of the curse home with them, and it proves to be their doom. Written by Jen Van Meter (Flinch) and illustrated by hot new talent Tom Fowler (Oni Double Feature). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 BREAKFAST AFTER NOON #1 by Andi Watson You’ve lost your job and find yourself on unemployment with no money and nothing to do. Finding a reason to get out of bed in the morning is becoming increasingly hard. Before you know it, you’re eating breakfast after noon. Andi Watson, the beloved creator of Geisha and Skeleton Key, has created an all-new cast of characters for this delightful romantic comedy. Lay back in bed with a nice tasty omelet, a fresh cup of joe, and get lost in the latest issue! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 MARQUIS: DANSE MACABRE #2 by Guy Davis; cover by Mike Mignola As strange murders and acts of sin haunt the townspeople of Venisalle, the Marquis continues his crusade to hunt down the escaped souls of Hell but finds himself blamed for the crimes that the demons leave behind. While the armies of General Herzoge search the city for a madman, the Ministry looks for what they believe is the devil. The Marquis finds himself the center of a struggle between the beliefs of both the army and the church, as he begins to doubt his own sanity and questions whether he is simply a madman or the devil incarnate. Continuing the long-awaited series from Blair Witch artist Guy Davis! Featuring a cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 VOODOOM by Scott Morse & Jim Mahfood You're about to take a journey into another dimension...a dimension not only of sight and sound, but of the tripped-out mind: Welcome to Freak City, where, in an effort to retain their covert existence, the government airbase Area 51 has set up shop. As if things weren't surreal enough in the stomping grounds of everyone's favorite undead brothah, Zombie Kid now has to deal with a new ally of sorts... the alien known only as Littlegreyman! It's all-out action and intrigue with voodoo dolls gone bad and conspiracies so twisted they put the Roswell crash to shame. Scott Morse (Soulwind) and Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts) bring together two of their most popular characters for the independent crossover of the new century, featuring all-new short story adventures jam- packed into the funkiest book of the summer! Twice the size, twice the creative talent, and a thousand times the fun of your average comic, Voodoom is a serious threat. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 GRRL SCOUTS TP by Jim Mahfood The popular mini-series is finally in one volume! Cute, independent, and full of attitude, Gwen, Daphne, and Rita are three girls trying to do what they can to survive in Freak City. From expressing themselves through graffiti or cutting lose on the dance floor, the party is raging — that is, until the Brotherhood of the Cracker catches wind of the good time and decides to crack down. Before they know it, the Grrls are being hunted by assassins and are on the run for their lives. Jim Mahfood is the fan-favorite artist of the Clerks comic books and Marvel’s Generation X Underground. His fresh, hip-hop style combines the rhythm of today’s youth culture with hyper-real satire for a truly unique comic experience. Featuring all the covers and guest pin-ups from the series, plus an exclusive sketch section, never-before-seen art, and all-new pin-ups by Judd Winick, Troy Nixey, Kelley Seda, Jack Gray, and Andi Watson MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SOULWIND I: THE KID FROM PLANET EARTH TP by Scott Morse Nick is your average kid, and he wakes up to find himself on a strange, distant planet populated by cute woodland creatures and evil monsters. Little does Jack know, but he is the key player in a power struggle for control of the planet, and if he can maintain his righteous path, he could possibly win the war for good. Printed at digest size: 5 ¾” x 8 ¼”. SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $8.50 O/A THE ADVETURES OF BARRY WEEN 2.0 #1 by Judd Winick Everybody’s favorite boy genius is back, and this time, he really means it! No more mishaps like turning his best friend into a dinosaur or losing his cool in front of the cute girl in class. No, this time it will be different. It will be 10 times as ingenious, 20 times as clever, and at least eight times fouler. 1999 Eisner Award-nominee and reformed television personality, Judd Winick, shovels another spoonful of hilarity down the parched throats of the comic-book public, and we’re all going to say, “Mmmmm… thanks, Judd… this is tasty.” MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 O/A BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT #1 by Chynna Clugston-Major; covers by Major & Adam Warren Bleu Finnegan and her friends are your average high-school outcasts — except for the fact that Bleu is completely obsessed with Adam Ant! His tour is scheduled to stop in her town, but the concert sold out before she could even hear about it. Her new mission in life is to score some tickets, but not before she has to beat some obnoxious boys in an all-out prank war! This first issue comes with two equally distributed covers — one by Chynna, and one by guest-artist Adam Warren (Dirty Pair)! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 O/A CLERKS TP by Smith, Mahfood, Hester, & Parks Relive the fun and profanity as Randal searches for the rarest Star Wars toys, Jay and Silent Bob go to work for Santa Claus, and Dante gets thrown out of a funeral for feeling up the corpse. Featuring art by Jim Mahfood (Grrl Scouts), Phil Hester (Swamp Thing), and Ande Parks, with an all-new color cover by Chris Bailey, art director of the new ABC cartoon. Don’t be another snotty clerk. Make sure you have enough of these on hand! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $10.95 ***************************** ORIGINAL SYNICATE PRESS EL GATO POWERPACK by Michael Aushenker This year’s convention hit sleeper! Signed and doodled by creator Michael Aushenker. He’s the world’s greatest wrestler! Here are the first two Crime Mangler stories: The Nine Lives of El Gato, Crime Mangler, and Holy Ghost El Gato! Two-fisted action and side- splitting humor with wrestlers, monsters, and mobsters. (CAUT: 2) Pack $6.00 PENNY FARTHING PRESS DECOY TP by Huddleston, Williams, & Jensen From light years away in an undiscovered solar system the Decoy saga has arrived on Earth in one piece! All four issues of the mini-series are here. A shape-shifting alien and his rookie cop friend are out to stop the baddies from destroying Dolphin City’s P.D. and sending the city into total chaos! Includes a new painted cover by artist Marc Gabbana. SC, 112pg, FC $15.95 DECOY ONE-SHOT by Huddleston &, Nichols Decoy flashes his cute little green moon all over Dolphin City, and the devious Dr. Alloy sets his plans in motion. With Nabob out of the way, Alloy is free to use his robotic creations as he sees fit. In this case, to steal some mysterious alien blueprints that could advance Earth’s technology by more than 50 years. Features a gatefold cover. FC, 38pg $2.75 PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FORTY WINKS: MR. HORRIBLE #1 by Vincent Sneed & Levi Krause By day he was Matt Mason, mild-mannered delivery truck driver. When he slept, he became your worst nightmare: a ten-eyed monster that roamed the Dreamscape, terrorizing other dreamers with sharp teeth and a sharper wit. Matt thought he had beaten his personal demon, but he’s finding it’s not easy to stare down a beast with five times as many eyes! b&w, 24pg (1 of 2) $2.95 DARK ONE’S COLLIZION PORTFOLIO Dark One brings his unmistakable style back to Peregrine with an all-new portfolio featuring characters from Collizion. Each portfolio contains five full-color 11” x 14” images with the intricate details that are Dark One’s trademark. Also available in a deluxe signed edition. REG.—Portfolio $15.00 DLX.—Portfolio (CAUT: 2) $25.00 POORHOUSE PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH WILL EISNER’S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING SC By Will Eisner Graphic Storytelling undertakes to discuss the principles of conveying stories and narration with the sophisticated combination of text and imagery. While the comic book medium is the main focus, Graphic Storytelling also recognizes the influence of film and electronic dissemination. Designed for the young professional as well as the seasoned practitioner or teacher. Illustrated by scores of drawings by Eisner as well as Al Capp, Milton Caniff, and other masters of the medium. (STAR02075) SC, 164pg., b&w $24.95 **************** RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #90 by Various The Flagship Comic for Furry Fans! This issue features another thrilling chapter of Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's fantasy epic, “Tall Tails,” plus an all-new chapter of the sci-fi fave, “Tiger Orange” by Kurt Wilcken and Ken Lowe. Also in this issue, another exciting and humor-filled chapter of “Dragon Heaven” by Eddie Perkins and Diana X. Sprinkle. Cover by renowned fantasy artist Heather Bruton! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MANGAPHILE #6 by Various The magazine for manga fans! This issue features an exclusive interview with Hisao Tamaki, artist of the popular Star Wars: A New Hope manga! Find out how working on a licensed product differs from your average manga creative process, and learn about his new upcoming American release, Astrider Hugo! Comics this issue include “Justice” by Diana X. Sprinkle and “Clare's Dragon” by Rob Lansley and Ken Lowe! Also, more of Pat Duke's “Photoshop for Comics” tutorial and inside tips for aspiring creators! Cover by Hisao Tamaki. b&w, 32pg $2.95 LUCK OF THE DRAW #1 by Trump SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 40pg $3.95 GENUS #42 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 GENUS 7-PACK by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x7), b&w $14.99 REALM PRESS BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: DIRE PROPHECY by Kuhoric & Parsons Now in a new episodic format! Starbuck clings to life in critical condition following the destruction of Domia! Boomer is in the brig awaiting a court martial! The Coucil of Twelve has begun proceedings to remove Adama from command of the fleet! All this as an ancient enemy takes form and stalks the crew of the Galactica with a surprise visitor that will shock the members of the fleet to the core! Also available in a Deluxe Cover Edition. REG.—FC, 32pg $3.99 DLX.—FC, 32pg $4.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: TECH JOURNAL: THE GALACTICA by Haynes, Kuhoric, & Scott Fully painted! Ever wanted to know what that peculiar Celestial Chamber was used for? Curious about why the inside of a Viper launch tube looks the way it does? Wonder how a mechanical daggit responds to a human boy’s reactions? All the answers await you in this tech series. This new, full-color comic book series takes you inside the mysteries of the Galactica, and gives you top secret insight into the technology of the Colonial fleet! FC, 32pg $3.99 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON II #1 SIGNED EDITION Signed by Jack Stauffer, the actor who portrayed Bojay in the now classic “Living Legend” episodes of Battlestar Galactica! Extremely limited! (CAUT: 2) FC $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BATTLESTAR GALACTICA SEASON III #1 by James Kuhoric & Chris Scalf “No Place Like Home”—The new ongoing title! Deep in uncharted space the Council of Twelve has declared that the human race is ready to start anew on an alien planet. Will this new home become a birthplace for the second coming of Kobol or end up as a death trap like Caprica? Starbuck, Apollo, Sheba, Adama, and the rest of the rag-tag, fugitive fleet return in this all-new series. Also available as a deluxe Jae Lee variant cover! REG.—FC $2.99 DLX.—FC $4.99 ***************** RE-VISIONARY PRESS TRIPLE X CINEMA: A CARTOON HISTORY TP NEW PRINTING by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, and Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—SC, 118pg, b&w $9.95 DLX.—SC, 118pg, b&w MSRP: $19.95 SANDBERG PUBLISHING JUPITER #10 What sinister genius lurks behind a dream-like sequence of terror and mayhem? Who is the puppet-master of random violence and paranoia? Find out in “The Vaudeville of Trauma!” And what will Pelasgus and Temen do as Badar begins to spin out of control on the planet Arcadia? MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #6 by Shawntae Howard & Various Come join the comic everyone is talking about as a new adventure begins! The Extinctioners face their greatest challenge yet: The MALL. And Phenix is ready to get her shop on! But little does she know, she has a secret admirer that won’t take no for an answer. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GIANT SHANDA ANIMAL #2 It’s Spring, which means it’s time for Giant Shanda Animal! This all-new issue features Team Shanda regular Michele Light, Carla Speed McNeil, Ed Garcia, Terrie Smith, and Carl Gafford. Also, new talent Patty Leidy, Kishma Danielle, Mitch Marmel, and Chris Berdoz, along with many others. Cover by Mary Hanson Roberts MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 ********** SHARKBAIT PRESS RABBIT #3 by David & Daniel Hedgecock The trusted chicken-steed, Hork, is captured by a rich landowner and his two, half-ton Wereboars. Prometheus must rescue him because Hork isn’t just a valuable companion; the bird carries the secret to salvation for his homeland. But the rescue mission must be done without Prometheus’ compatriots. So, alone it shall be, and then Prometheus can be on his way, if the snake god does not intervene. b&w, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.50 PETE THE P.O.’D POSTAL WORKER BULLET HOLE BLACK T-SHIRT Radical and very obnoxious. This is the black shirt postal workers or postal customers must have. The front displays a full-auto, special express, postal delivery of one clip of bullets. The back has a beautiful seven-color rendition of our tense little postal worker with the words “Pete Delivers.” Drawn and colored by Pete Garcia, this is one killer piece of apparel. XL $15.95 XXL $17.95 SICK MIND PRESS SHEBA VOLUME 1 TP by Walter S. Crane IV Get an Afterlife! Finally, the first edition of the collected Sheba adventures is available! It's the tale of Cleopatra's undead cat, torn between life, the afterlife, and beyond. In a world populated with despondent deities, rapid religious turnovers, and mythical beings, Sheba must balance her own destiny with that of the legacy of ancient Egypt. Now is your chance to get what has been called “The best unknown comic book out there.” This volume collects the first four issues published through Sick Mind Press, as well as the first three issues published through Sirius, including some added enhancements! SC, 7x10, 184pg, b&w $17.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT DAWN: RETURN OF THE GODDESS #4 by Joseph Michael Linsner At the end of The Return of the Goddess #3, it seems apparent that Lucifer and Ahura Mazda are behind the extermination of Dawn’s followers on earth. The solution to the puzzle is a little too convenient, however, and Dawn isn’t satisfied. Determined to avenge the genocide of her witches, Dawn returns to the realm of the Atrocity to find out if there’s an outside force manipulating the events of the last three issues. Don’t miss this thrilling conclusion to the second Dawn mini-series! Also available as a Deluxe Limited Edition that comes signed and numbered by Linsner. Limited to 3,500 copies, this edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. REG.—FC, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 DLX.—FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (CAUT: 2) $19.95 OH MY GOTH: HUMANS SUCK! #1 by Voltaire Just when you thought it was safe to wear black, the Goths are back and they're sillier than ever! Making a return appearance from their hysterical romp through the first Oh, My Goth! series are Posche, Sinestro, Boris the Dancing Pocket Goth, Puke N' Chew the Pokédemon, The Terror Tubbies, and newcomer, Gothzilla! Join spooky extraterrestrial Heironymous Posche as he attempts to save Dragon*Con 2000 from Gork and Zork, two spidery, black aliens who crash the convention intent on torturing humanity with anal probes of unusual size. Also available as a Deluxe Limited Edition that comes signed and numbered by Voltaire. Limited to 666 copies, this edition comes bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. REG.— b&w, 24pg, (1 of 3) $2.95 DLX.— b&w, 24pg, (1 of 3) (CAUT: 2) $5.00 POISON ELVES VOLUME 6 TP by Drew Hayes This giant trade paperback collects the infamous Guild War of Mandratha, up to and including the end of Lusiphur’s only happy relationship with fellow assassin Cassandra (that’s issues 13 through 25 for those of you keeping track). In these 280 pages you will witness Lusiphur’s capture and desperate escape from the Eye of the Lins, an all-out gang war between the assassins of Sanctuary and the renegade cops under Lt. Vido, the return of Lusiphur’s ex-wife Hyena, the return of Widowmaker, and the most shocking event in Poison Elves history. b&w, 280pg $14.95 POISON ELVES “LUSIPHUR” SHOT GLASS What can we say? Lusiphur and the rest of the PE cast love drinking almost as much as they love killing anything that moves, so a Poison Elves shot glass kinda speaks for itself. This particular 1 1/2 oz. shot-glass features Lusiphur in a bad mood (big surprise there). The black artwork on clear glass is illustrated by none other than Drew Hayes! Shot glass $6.00 POISON ELVES “PARINTACHIN” SHOT-GLASS Seeing as anyone who uses a shot glass more than a couple times in one night ends up seeing the world in a “different light,” the little jester-hatted, skull-faced demon that lives in Lusiphur’s head would be the perfect adornment for our second Poison Elves shot- glass. It features Parintachin, complete with his winningly psychotic smile. Bottoms up! This 1 1/2 oz. shot glass features black artwork on clear glass as illustrated by Drew Hayes. Shotglass $6.00 DARKLIGHT: PRELUDE #3 by Teri Sue Wood In this conclusion to the Darklight Prelude, questions are answered which give rise to even deeper ones. To start off with, Julianna has a prophetic dream filled with flesh- eating zombies in which Samual, Clairese’s dead son, tells Julianna of his ability to travel between the realms of the living and the dead. As she begins to wake up, Julianna questions if it’s really a dream — or something more. Curious to learn the truth behind her weird landlords, Julianna discovers Samual’s journal, in which he recounts the last several hundred thousand years of earth’s history (including the arrival of some powerful alien beings at the dawn of man), all from a first-hand perspective! b&w, 32pg, (3 of 3) $2.95 POISON ELVES #58 by Drew Hayes Forget that “happily ever after” stuff — this is Poison Elves, dammit! With the return of the Elvin Fire to the Council of Nine having backfired, Lusiphur, Jace, and Cleah seem destined to spend eternity in a musty prison cell. But possible salvation comes in the form of a new ally from a far-away country outside Amrahly’nn, and a new plan is hatched to spring the three rogue elves. Not content with merely escaping, though, Lusiphur and his pals decide to go up against the most powerful elves in the world…for a little something called payback! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES VOLUME I: REQUIEM FOR AN ELF TP by Drew Hayes The first volume in the high-quality, trade-paperback reprints #1-6 of Drew Hayes' breakthrough I, Lusiphur comics, the pre-cursor to Poison Elves. The painted cover is provided by Janine Johnston. (STAR01803) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME II: TRAUMATIC DOGS TP by Drew Hayes The second in Sirius’ continuing series of quality trade paperbacks reprinting Drew Hayes’ original, self-published stories of the elf assassin, Lusiphur. This volume presents I, Lusiphur #7-12 with an all-new painted cover by Janine Johnston and a pin-up gallery by some of today’s hottest artists. (STAR03006) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $14.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 3 DESERT OF THE THIRD SIN TP by Drew Hayes The final volume of Sirius' presentation of the original Mulehide Graphic's Poison Elves, reprinting issues #13 to #18. The "Desert of the Third Sin" story arc features a genie named Anhikiahl, a sword named Cinlach, and a wizard named Tenth. Cover painting by Janinie Johnston. (STAR06279) MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 4 TP by Drew Hayes The final trade paperback collection of the Mulehide Press editions of Poison Elves is finally here! Reprinting issues 19 and 20, wherein Lusiphur meets Cercie, a character making her return in the current Poison Elves series. For the first time ever in one handy volume, this book also includes a brand-new cover by Drew Hayes, plus the long-awaited map of Amrahly'nn! (STAR07600) MATURE READERS SC, 48pg, b&w $4.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 5 TP by Drew Hayes Collecting a whopping 12 Poison Elves issues in one single volume, this massive trade paperback spans the entire story arc that begins with the rogue elf Lusiphur’s initiation into Mandratha’s infamous assassin’s guild, known as Sanctuary. Once “on the inside,” the cult anti-hero commits several murders, gets apprehended by the obsessed Police Lieutenant Vido, romances fellow assassin Cassy, duels the Purple Marauder, and even dresses up as a woman! Definitely enough action for your money! (STAR08830) MATURE READERS SC, 272pg, b&w $14.95 ************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A AKIKO KIMONO LIMITED-EDITION PRINT by Mark Crilley Bowing to overwhelming, popular demand, Sirius is proud to present the first ever Akiko art print from Mark Crilley! This exquisite traditional Japanese rendering of Akiko has been a fan favorite since it first appeared. Signed and numbered by the artist, it is now available in an extremely limited quantity, shrink-wrapped and ready for display. Limited to 450 signed and numbered prints. FC, 16x20 $25.00 ************** SLEEPING GIANT COMICS THE S.H.O.P. by David Yurkovich Yurkovich returns to alternative super-heroes! In this all-new story, crime-fighting has become big business. Major cities now license their own super-hero “syndicates” through a corporation called The Establishment. When a routine altercation ends tragically, the independent Philadelphia-based crime-fighting quartet Threshold is integrated into the S.H.O.P (Super Heroes of Philadelphia), where they’re about to learn that “team player” isn’t merely a catch phrase…it’s a matter of life and death. b&w, 64pg $7.95 SQP BLAS GALLEGO’S FULL MOON PRINT Stunning art from master illustrator Blas Gallego that you can frame on your wall as a nifty, up-town print! Reproduced on high-gloss, this 8 ½” x 11” print on 12pt stock is a real keeper! Print, FC $4.95 KEN BARR’S SAVAGE ATTACK PRINT From out of the blue comes the blows which are savage and brutal. There in no mercy to be had; none will be delivered. For those who are weak at heart, turn your head. This savage 8 ½” x 11” print by Ken Barr is reproduced on high-gloss, 12pt stock. And it’s not for the innocent! Print, FC $4.95 STUDIO CHIKARA OUTTAKES LIMITED EDITION HC In this limited edition hardcover of Outtakes, fans will be treated to well over 250 color and black-and-white pictures from KISS’ earliest days. This edition — signed by the author — features a four-color, high-quality dust jacket and two 8” x 10” photographs of KISS in 1975. These photos are not available in any other edition. (CAUT: 2) HC, 160pg, PC $89.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A OUTTAKES VOLUME 1: KISS BY CHIP “ROCK” DAYTON LIMITED HC by Chip "Rock" Dayton Following in the tradition of Barry Levine's The KISS Years, Studio Chikara is presents the story of Chip "Rock" Dayton, rock 'n' roll photographer supreme of the 1970s. For the first time ever, Chip discusses his favorite KISS photographs from the band's early days in 1974 through their rise as "the hottest band in the world." Also included are never- before- published photographs from KISS' 1979 Dynasty tour. Fans of Chip's stunning photography, as well as any KISS fan, will enjoy this full-sized book jammed with over 200 pictures (many in full-color)! Limited to 1,000 copies. HC, 8x11, 144pg, PC $59.95 O/A BARRY LEVINE’S KISS YEARS Now expanded and updated with more vintage photos. Plus, a new cover and interior design! World famous photographer Barry Levine offers fans dozens of scarce and rarely published KISS photos from his personal collection. Includes outtakes from KISS’ first European tour, the Empire State Building shoot, “Love Gun” promotional shots, behind- the-scenes photos from KISS Meets The Phantom of the Park. Tons of full-colors shots of Ace, Gene, Peter, and Paul. SC, 160pg, FC $24.95 ***************** BILL AUCOIN 13 CLASSIC KISS STORIES ON CD KISS band manager in the 1970s, Aucoin reminisces about his days from the band’s beginnings when he discovered them playing a small New Your club in 1973. Lovingly referred to KISS as “their fifth member,” Mr. Aucoin was there for it all — the sex, the drugs, and rock and roll — and has some amazing stories to tell about Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss! High-quality studio audio production. The booklet includes some of Mr. Aucoin’s private photos of KISS in the 1970s without makeup. Audio CD $17.95 VICTORIO THE ELF 2001 WALL CALENDAR Studio Chikara’s newest character makes its debut this holiday season as a children’s book, a graphic novel, and a 12-month, full-color calendar. Victorio the Elf, the newest addition to Santa Claus’ dedicated team of hardworking elves, has several misadventures on his first day on the job — much to ol’ Saint Nick’s delight. This calendar features 12 painted illustrations by Christopher Scalf that are not included in the book or graphic novel! (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 SUPERGRAPHICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE STERANKO HISTORY OF COMICS VOLUME 2 Artist/writer Jim Steranko took two years to chronicle the spectacular 100,000-word volume, the epic story of comics’ Golden Age creators and their characters, in a massive 10 ½” x 14” format with wraparound color covers featuring 50 fabulous super-heroes! The hefty edition spotlights Blackhawk, Airboy, The Heap, Valkyrie, Sky Wolf, Black Angel, Skyman, Captain Midnight, The Flying Heroes, Captain Marvel, the Marvel Family, Plastic Man, The Spirit, Uncle Sam, Doll Man, The Ray, Captain Triumph, Black Condor, Kid Eternity, and hundreds of others. Features more than 455 dynamite illustrations, many in full-page size! The definitive comic book history by an authority who reveals the four-color phenomenon as only a pro on the inside could do it! NOTE: Features an original printed cover price of $6.00. SC, 10x14, 132pg, b&w (Note Price) MSRP: $12.00 ************************ THECOMIC.COM COSMIC #1 Meehan, a sassy teenage girl heroine, is part of a caste of telepathic asteroid-belt miners oppressed by militant slug-aliens. But her life is about to change, with the discovery of an ancient life-form buried at the heart of one of the asteroids. Fully-painted in black watercolor wash! MATURE READERS b&w, 40+pg $4.95 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH DEAR JULIA, TP by Brian Biggs Boyd Soloman believes he can fly, and is eight floors above a San Francisco street intending to prove it. Dear Julia, is the story of how he got there. Brian Biggs tells the tale with deft wit and a sharp eye, leaving crumbs both verbal and visual along the reader’s path to the climactic end. (STAR10643) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $12.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEW HAT STORIES: BANKS/EUBANKS by Tom Hart 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. Perfect bound. SC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w $9.95 O/A THE PERFECT PLANET & OTHER STORIES by James Kochalka Pulse Magazine calls him a “Peculiar comic genius.” Whatever you call James Kochalka, it’s obvious that he’s a superstar on the rise. The Perfect Planet, clocking in at 208 pages, represents James’ largest graphic novel to date. Including the Ignatz Award-winning story, “The Perfect Planet” and the two brand- new stories "Nonironic Futuropolis," and "Frog & Fly," this portends to be the best Kochalka book yet. Miss this at your own peril! Perfect Bound. SC, 7x7, 208pg, b&w $14.95 ************************ TOKYOPOP.COM CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #7 The exciting conclusion to the Flower Card saga! As the mischievous Flower Card continues to play, it inadvertently floods the school with a sea of petals. Can Sakura capture Flower before the fun and games turn to tragedy? b&w, 48pg $2.95 GUNDAM WING #5 The action continues as Heero and Trowa go undercover as OZ pilots to rescue a captured ally. Meanwhile, after Quatre’s father is killed by an OZ unit, he rages a one-man Wing Gundam Zero campaign to annihilate OZ. In the process, Quatre unknowingly attacks Heero and Trowa! b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAILOR MOON #21 The amusement park is not all fun and games when Bunny and the Scouts are confronted by the Witches 5 — an evil new coven who is determined to take over the world and will destroy anyone in their way. Things turn for the worse when Rini gets losta and comes face to face with an new form of evil and terror! b&w, 48pg $2.95 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH MIXX MANGA VOLUME 4 After risking their lives and saving the magical planet Cephiro, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, return back home. Their triumphant homecoming is short-lived when Queen Emeraude summons them back to fight a brand new foe. But have they returned to Cephiro? None of their Magic Knight powers work! This is just the beginning of a brand-new Rayearth adventure. SC, 208pg, b&w $11.95 PARASYTE MIXX MANGA VOLUME 4 In this intense chapter of the Parasyte saga, Shin is pursued by an evil Parasyte intent on killing the one person who can foil their evil invasion plans. Sensing something is wrong, Yoko tries to help Shin, but winds up caught in the middle of a life and death tug-of-war. Filled with gritty artwork and an intriguing page-turning storyline. SC, 176pg, b&w $11.95 SAILOR MOON POCKET MIXX GN VOLUME 7 With the world at the mercy of the evil Prince Diamond, Sailor Pluto stops time, which puts her in great danger. The Scouts are helpless as they watch Sailor Pluto on the verge of death. Catch all the action in this gripping edition of the nation’s best-selling graphic novel series. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.95 SMILE VOLUME 2 #5 A brand-new look and a brand-new attitude. New manga to join Sailor Moon Super S includes Clover, a futuristic cyber fantasy by CLAMP. Plus, in Juline, we’re presented with the tale of a young kung-fu master’s quest to locate disappearing soldiers in a mythical realm. And, in Peach Girl, experience an episodic drama of a young girl’s struggle with love and identity. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.99 TOKYO POP VOLUME 3 #10 Break out your G.I. Joe with kung-fu grip, because this wham-bam issue features everybody’s favorite martial arts superstar Jackie Chan! Get up-close and personal with Jackie Chan as he shoots his upcoming Hollywood flick, Shangahi Noon. Plus, regular features like Magic Knight Rayearth and Sorcerer Hunters. Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.99 STARS OF THE MONTH MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH MIXX MANGA VOLUME 1 by Clamp Join Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu as they meet in a magical fantasy-adventure in the land of Cephiro, which they have been summoned by Princess Emeraude to help save! It's the first "tankoubon" graphic novel from Mixx! (STAR07959) SC, 208pg $11.95 MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH MIXX MANGA VOLUME 2 The journey continues, as the Magic Knight Rayearth girls travel across the mythical land of Cephiro. Umi, Fuu and Hikaru, along with their friendly sidekick, Mokana, battle fierce foes in their struggle to save this strange, new fantasy world. (STAR08955) SC, 208pg, b&w $11.95 SAILOR MOON SUPER S POCKET MIXX VOLUME 3 While the Scouts continue their assault on the Dead Moon Circus, Sailor Moon unites with Tuxedo Mask to conquer the deadliest show on Earth! Please note that the material collected here was originally serialized in the pages of Smile Magazine, Volume 1 #6 and Volume 2 #1-3. (STAR10714) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 SUSHI GIRL POCKET MIXX VOLUME 1 Meet Kemmy, your average 18-year-old girl who lives in the sticks and dreams of a more exciting life. After saving up her Karma for five years, she goes to a psychic Stare Master (no, not Suzanne Summers!) who transports her to the city of Megamallopolisuika, a.k.a. “the Big Melon” — the biggest city in the world! Follow Kemmy as she travels to the Big Melon in her quest to become an Operap star (don’t ask)! Filled with bright, colorful illustrations and a zany, madcap storyline, Sushi Girl will keep readers glued to each page! Please note that the material collected here was originally serialized in the pages of Smile Magazine. (STAR10661) SC, 192pg, FC $9.95 ****************** TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY COMICS DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: AMBER CASTLE #1 The first number of a new series. This time our party must defeat the curse of “Amber Castle.” Is this is the only way to escape from the strange and dangerous place? New and strange monsters will try to stop them. The Amber family is stranger than all! What will happen? Who can free them? There’s no time to rest as an adventure begins! (CAUT: 4) FC (1 of 6) $4.95 PARADISE #6 In this issue, Urania (goddess of Time) arranges a school play to give help Angelica regain her status of an angel. Romeo and Juliet should do the job quite nicely. Will Angelica succeed in her quest, or will Fiamma discover Urania’s plan? (CAUT: 4) FC $2.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS THE AMAZING WORLD OF CARMINE INFANTINO SC This is the ultimate insider's story, from the artist who launched the Silver Age and rose to become publisher of DC Comics! Carmine Infantino revolutionized DC comics with his Flash, “New Look” Batman, Strange Sports, Adam Strange, and Deadman. He was influential in Neal Adams taking over Deadman and Batman and hired Jack Kirby to create New Gods, Mister Miracle, and, based on a suggestion of Infantino’s, Kamandi. Infantino designed nearly every DC cover from the late 60s to the early 70s and helped write Christopher Reeves’ Superman movie. Comic Buyer's Guide's recent Millennium poll of comics professionals ranked Infantino second only to Jack Kirby as the all-time greatest comic book penciller. The Amazing World features page after page of classic, rare, and unpublished art spanning his career from pre-DC, through his DC years, and on to Warren, Marvel, and his most recent work. Also included is a special color section by Neal Adams Sketch Book compiler, Arlen Schumer. Infantino tells all in this 180-page, heavily-illustrated, autobiographic, career retrospective filled with his revolutionary accomplishments and anecdotes about his colleagues; Jack Kirby, Julie Schwartz, Joe Orlando, Neal Adams, Joe Simon, Bill Gaines, Stan Lee, etc. This has all the makings of being, one of the greatest books ever published on comics art and comics history. Introduction by Joe Kubert! Color section. Prestige Format. SC, 180pg, PC $19.95 JEFF JONES SKETCHBOOK SC compiled by George Pratt & J. David Spurlock Jeffrey Jones is one of the greatest fantasy artists of all time! Jones’ luscious women and sword-wielding warriors have graced the covers of hundreds of science-fiction and heroic fantasy books, he was the poster artist for the movie, Dragonslayer and has illustrated stories by both, Conan creator Robert E. Howard and Tarzan creator Edgar Rice Burroughs. The artist's comic-book work includes: Creepy, Eerie, Wonder Woman, and Flash Gordon. The popular 70s revolution in comics and fantasy art was led by Jones and his Studio mates; Mike Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, and Barry Windsor-Smith. He then created two of his best-remembered works: IDYL for National Lampoon followed by I’M AGE for Heavy Metal! The controversial Jeffrey Jones has bridged the gaps between comics, science fiction, heroic fantasy, and fine art as no other man or woman ever has. The Jeffrey Jones Sketchbook could be the largest collection of previously unseen works by the artist since The Studio book... possibly ever. And Jones’ interview, as to how and why he creates, promises to be the most provocative and enlightening of his entire career! This first edition softcover book includes painted covers and an introduction by Mike Friedlander. Prestige Format. SC, 7x10, 116pg, b&w $14.95 VEROTIK MARTIN EDMOND SATANIKA PORTFOLIO Four exquisitely rendered illustrations of Verotik’s reigning she-demon, Satanika, all done exclusively for this limited edition. Edmond’s first Verotik portfolio sold out in mere months, and as this edition is limited to a strict 666 copies, it should likewise blow out. Although Edmond’s recent work has been seen more in Gallery showings and on record covers, Verotik has lured the artist back to give you these 10” x 14” high-quality stock plates that are perfect for framing! MATURE AUDIENCE FC $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH DEALER #1 FIRST PRINTING Frank Frazetta’s Death Dealer comes to life via a Glenn Danzig story and Simon Bisley’s wildest art ever! A teaming of creative giants unparalleled! This 1995 monster has remained a “classic” in the horror genre. There is only a limited supply of this first printing! MATURE READERS FC, 52pg PI ************* STARS OF THE MONTH DEATH DEALER #2 by Frazetta, Danzig, & Sharp The Death Dealer now embarks on his bloody missions of vengeance. Woe to those that stand in the way of his axe. Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. (STAR02115) MATURE READERS FC $6.95 DEATH DEALER #3 by Glenn Danzig & Liam Sharp After Death Dealer returns to his keep with the head of Khronon, he sets out against the kings and rulers who ordered death. Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. (STAR06822) MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEATH DEALER #4 by Glenn Danzig & Arthur Suydam Death Dealer returns to his keep, but must travel through a dangerous swamp ruled by a female demoness and her lizard-like minions. Will he make it back to the hordes of angry barbarians awaiting him? Painted cover by Frank Frazetta. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 O/A VEROTIKA EAST #2 by Coma, Yamane, Kyoum, & Yamamoto SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 48pg $11.95 *************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS DRAGONBALL PART 3 #1 by Akira Toriyama The Fighting Tournament is over, and Goku's gone looking for the Dragon Balls again— but so has the Red Ribbon organization, an army that's got high technology, new-fangled gadgets and old-fashioned evil on their side! And now there's a rocket launcher aimed at Goku's flying kinto'un cloud! Are robots and jet planes a match for our karate-kicking hero? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in North America, Puerto Rico, UK, Australia and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (1 of 14) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL PART 2 CURRENT PRINTINGS by Akira Toriyama Essential reading! In issue #7, 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? In issue #8, Namu vs. Ran Faun! Namu, the mystic, is a master of the martial arts…but knows nothing of worldly ways. Ran Faun, his opponent, is a dirty fighter…and she’s not above crying, “You wouldn’t hit a girl would you?” Then: Goku vs. Giran! Goku’s opponent in the fighting tournament is right out of a monster movie! Giran’s got shark teeth, pterodactyl wings, and deadly spit, and somehow Goku must beat him! In issue #9, Giran catches Goku in a blob of sticky spittle and bounces him around like a volleyball. Can Goku defeat the dinosaur-headed refugee from a monster movie? Then: Kuririn vs. Jackie Chun! Can Kuririn, the Shaolin shorty, defeat the mysterious contestant who knocked out Yamcha with one blow? #7—b&w, 32pg (7 of 15) $2.95 #8—b&w, 32pg (8 of 15) $2.95 #9—b&w, 32pg (9 of 15) $2.95 O/A DRAGONBALL #1-4 PACK The most popular manga in the world is now available in a convenient pack of the first four issues… printed right to left just like authentic Japanese manga! As an added bonus, this pack also contains Dragonball Z Part 1 #1! All comics are current printings. (298) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. Pack (x5), b&w MSRP: $14.75 ******************** DRAGONBALL Z PART 3 #5 by Akira Toriyama Dragonball Z is America's #1 manga and anime series. It's the manga equivalent of a great science-fiction/super-hero story, with an English script by Gerard Jones (Justice League, Green Lantern, The Trouble with Girls). Vegeta's old rival Kewi is the unfortunate first person to discover a secret…Vegeta's strength has increased since he battled Goku on Earth! Meanwhile, Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma have more immediate problems — their spaceship is broken, and Emperor Freeza's henchmen have discovered their position! (CAUT: 3) b&w, 32pg (5 of 10) $2.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 8 #6 The best magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what’s new in Japan and what’s arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, games, model kits, anime music, and Leiji Matsumoto’s Galaxy Express 999 manga. In this issue: an anime masterpiece has risen from the dead… prepare for the new Vampire Hunter D movie, coming soon from Urban Vision and Mad House Studios! A long look at the sequel to the Yoshitaka Amano classic. Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 3 #7 This issue features 128 pages of great manga, plus fan art, letters, manga reviews, and convention coverage! Animerica Extra, the manga anthology that all others try to be like, gives you the latest installments of its lineup of fantastic manga serials… romance, science fiction, fantasy, mystery and more! After a confrontation with Rolex, Yota and Ai return to the real world… but Ai won't wake up, in Video Girl Ai. Kinoko's photographer/stalker is exposed, and the evil fashion marionette reappears in Marionette Generation! Miaka is kidnapped by mountain bandits, but help comes from an unexpected source in Fushigi Yûgi. With Narutaki in Don Death's prison, there's no one to help Liza Fleisher when the killer corners her in the Hall of Justice in Steam Detectives! And in X/1999, Fuma and Kamui try to bring Kotori back to reality while Sorata and Arashi deduce the Dragons of Earth's next move… an attack on Suntori Plaza! b&w, 128pg $4.95 STEAM DETECTIVES VOLUME 3 TP by Kia Asamiya Anime-style action, American comics, and film noir meet in this stylish, new mystery series by Kia Asamiya! In this volume: Mystery and murder! Mr. King is Steam City's best-selling horror author, but when one of his creations, the Emperor of Steam, comes to life and begins killing people, he becomes Prime Suspect #1! Only his fan Ling Ling believes in his innocence… and to prove it, she leaves Narutaki to become King's nurse and housekeeper! Then the Machine Baron returns with a sinister new plot to steal Goriki! Finally, a legend from the past comes to life when a dragon appears in Steam City! But, asks Narutaki, why would a dragon rob a jewelry store? Collects stories originally serialized in Animerica Extra Volume 2 #4 through Volume 3 #3. SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $15.95 PULP VOLUME 4 #7 Shock-value plus sophistication — it's the new PULP, giving you 56 extra pages for the same price! These are “adult” manga stories you'd never have imagined — full of sexy girls, degenerate brutes, gun-toting Yakuza, scheming weirdos, and more. Plus, new editorial features and columns, with manga criticism and intelligent info on Japanese culture. And with 160-184 pages an issue, every issue, it's like six comics for the price of two! In This Issue: At the International Film Festival Rotterdam, Patrick Macias (Japan Edge, Fresh Pulp) covers the retrospective devoted to Kinji Fukasaku, legendary director of The Green Slime and the famous Yakuza movie series War Without Honor! Plus, the manga: Bakune Young: Hideaki Sorayama springs Renge Kusuriza and her roly-poly henchman Purima from jail — in order to take her as a hostage in the chaos at Osaka Castle! Dance Till Tomorrow: It's the opening night of the Bondage Horse Theatre Troupe's big play, and Aya has sold 50 tickets… to preschoolers. So what happens when the Troupe's usual Yakuza audience shows up? Strain: Shingo is the heir-apparent when the President of Kusaka Corp. steps down, but transvestite killer “Sweetie” Andrew is gunning for him. Banana Fish: Max Lobo's wife and child are kidnapped, and Shorter Wong knows who's responsible — but does he dare betray Yut-Lung to inform Ash? Voyeurs, Inc.: Ken and Reika's incestuously insane father square off in the ski lodge. All this, plus the gag comic Heartbroken Angels and two (yes, two) mysterious new mangas! MATURE READERS b&w, 184pg $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRAIN VOLUME 3 TP by Buronson & Ryoichi Ikegami From the pages of Pulp, Manga for Grownups! Betrayed by his power-mad brother Shunichiro, cast into the slums of Kuala Lumpur, Shingo Kusaka joins his niece Shion in a fight against the monolithic Kusaka Corporation and his own brother's bloodthirsty plans. Where do the loyalties of Yakuza Murota and sadomasochistic Vietnamese- American police officer Angel lie? Who is the agent of Power Reach, the European oil cartel? As Shingo attempts to make a powerful ally of the Chinese Sai crime family, he finds that first he must outwit Shunichiro, a man so ruthless he will not hesitate to shoot his own daughter in the head. Contains the installments from Pulp Volume 3 #2 to Volume 3 #11. (STAR10717) MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 216pg $16.95 ****************** AQUA KNIGHT #3 by Yukito Kishiro The new science-fiction/fantasy world from the creator of Battle Angel Alita! The Aqua Knight agrees to take Arrabus’ child under her wing, but before the king of lighthouse island will let her, she must undergo a test. Arrabus himself was an Aqua Knight once, and the one who would teach his son must first fight him… in his barnacle-encrusted mech armor! b&w, 48pg (3 of 6) $3.50 EAGLE VOLUME 5: ON THE BATTLEFIELD by Kaiji Kawaguchi Interviewing Kenneth Yamaoka's older sister, Takashi Jo learns snippets of candidate Yamaoka's past — his struggles with his father, his record of conduct in Vietnam, and the coma from which he almost never awakened. But Yamaoka himself tells Jo about the time he almost died in the war…a story which tells just how ruthless the candidate can be. Squarebound format. b&w, 104pg (5 of 14) $6.95 POKÉMON VOLUME 3 SURF'S UP, PIKACHU TP by Toshihiro Ono Hit the beach with Ash, Misty, Brock, Team Rocket, and Pikachu in these new adventures! This refreshing graphic novel collects the final four issues of the smash-hit Pokémon comic series (by San Diego Comic Con '99 guest Toshihiro Ono), and contains the entire comic series of the same name, plus four bonus color pages! Ash and Misty set sail on a Lapras to the balmy Orange Islands, an entire new land of Pokémon! Can Ash stop a hungry Snorlax from eating all the plants on Pomelo Island? Will a Gym Leader who wants Misty's hand in marriage start a Pokémon fight on the way to the altar? Can Ash and his rival Gary capture Team Rocket's secret weapon… the strongest Snorlax in the world? Then Ash faces his toughest challenge when he fights Drake, Dragonite trainer, in the Orange League Championship! It's a Pokémon luau in the exciting ending of the hit series! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in the United States and Canada. SC, 5x7, 144pg, b&w $12.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 2 #5 by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO Includes free Pokémon stickers while supplies last! Ash goes in search of the Hidden Machines for "Surf" and "Fly," but before he can acquire the machines, he must fight the Dragonite who guards them! Then, Red and Misty travel to the Ice Caves on Seafoam Island, only to find Team Rocket lying in wait. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in the United States and Canada. b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY #4 by Yumi Tsukirino Includes a free color poster! Three hilarious shôjo manga (girls' comics) Pokémon stories! Hazel goes to the beach with Almondo, and with the help of a Horsea, learns the wonders of the underwater Pokémon world. Then, frightening ghost Pokémon await Hazel in the Tunnel of Horrors — but for Hazel, cuteness is in the eye of the beholder! Finally, Jigglypuff causes trouble at a Pokémon birthday party. Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Only available in the United States and Canada. b&w, 40pg (4 of 4) $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH POKÉMON TV ANIMATION COMIC VOLUME 1 TP Originally published in Nintendo Power magazine, these full-color animation comics tell the story of the first six episodes of the hit TV series! Follow Ash’s adventures as he meets Pikachu, Misty, and Brock, explores Mount Moon, and more! It features all the humor and adventure of the Pokémon TV series, presented with animation cels taken directly from the show. Co-published by Viz and Nintendo. (STAR10731) SC, 6x8, 128pg, FC $10.95 ******************* NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 9 #4 by Hitoshi Okuda Just when Tenchi, Ibara, and Ryoko were in the middle of settling their differences, Yataka, scavenger among pirates, makes his second appearance. And if he can't beat Tenchi and Ibara in fair combat, he's got a more cowardly plan…to capture Princess Ayeka and hold her for a royal ransom! b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NO NEED FOR TENCHI VOLUME 7: TENCHI IN LOVE TP by Hitoshi Okuda Sci-fi comedy manga based on the hit anime! In this volume, a strange headband seems to make Tenchi more amorous than usual, much to the interest of both Ryoko and Ayeka! Washu builds a super-science phone screening device to cut down on calls by telemarketers, only to attract extraterrestrial solicitors. Then Mihoshi takes her annual competency test with the Intergalactic Police Academy, only to be interrupted by… space barbarians! All this, plus an adaptation of Tenchi Muyô: The Movie, where Tenchi and company must travel back in time to 70s Tokyo to prevent a strange fate from befalling Tenchi's mother! Contains all of No Need for Tenchi! Part Seven. (STAR10658) SC, b&w, 176pg $15.95 ******************* INU-YASHA PART 5 #1 by Rumiko Takahashi In a peaceful feudal village, the appearance of a strange but seemingly kindly woman has caused consternation…for the local monks cannot tell if "Kikyo," as the woman calls herself, is human or demon, alive or dead! Meanwhile, a well-bred lady has just died of mysterious causes, and Inu-Yasha and Kagome are the ones who have to watch the corpse in case of demonic possession. It's going to be a long night… b&w, 40pg (1 of 11) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 9 #2 by Rumiko Takahashi It's Akane to the rescue in the massive watermelon battle, but before she can get there, Kuno knocks female Ranma unconscious! Is Ranma in for a rude awakening? Then, Ukyo feeds Ranma a special okonomiyaki sauce that she's been aging for 10 years. Unfortunately, it just makes Ranma ill — leading a guilt-stricken (or is she?) Ukyo to take up residence in the Tendo house until he gets better. b&w, 32pg (2 of 11) $2.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: CATASTROPHE #1 by Kia Asamiya The face of the enemy! In this issue, meet the masterminds behind the Lucifer Hawks' master plan: sorcerers Rosa Cheyenne and Maximillian Ganossa, who have schemed for years to open a Gate from Earth to the dark dimension Nemesis. Meanwhile, policeman Robert DeVice proposes to Katsumi, giving Katsumi something to think about…but the news does not set well with Katsumi's A.M.P. teammate Kiddy, whose cybernetic body has prevented her from having a "normal" life. b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 GALAXY EXPRESS 999 VOLUME 3 TP by Leiji Matsumoto Climb aboard the galactic train in the epic space opera by Leiji Matsumoto (Space Cruiser Yamato, Star Blazers)! In this volume: On the planet of Meta-Bloody, where humans coexist with Machine People, Tetsuro meets Mewell and Rowell, the orphan son and daughter of Space Centurion Helmazaria, whom Tetsuro defeated. Will Rowell ever forgive Tetsuro, or will the score be settled in blood? As the 999 continues along the penumbra of the universe, they are attacked by the liquid-metal Metanoids, who make a kamikaze attack on the train itself! Finally, on the execution fields of Double Planet Guillotine, Tetsuro discovers the shocking plans of the "Organic Creature Elimination Project." Collects stories originally serialized in Animerica Volume 7 # 3 through Volume 8 #2. SC, 5x7, 304pg, b&w $17.95 ********* Check out the Import Toys section for the official Fist of the Northstar figures imported from Japan! ********* STARS OF THE MONTH FIST OF THE NORTH STAR TP’S Essential reading! In Volume 1, a savage, post-apocalyptic future, the world has been overrun by bloodthirsty gangs, and Kenshiro, the last warrior entrusted with the sacred martial art of the Fist of the North Star, uses his prowess to protect Earth’s innocents! In Volume 2: Night of the Jackal (collecting issues #1-8), Bat and Lynne, Kenshiro’s two young orphaned friends, call for his help when the well in Bat’s hometown runs dry, but the notorious Jackal gang follows Ken to the unsuspecting village. To save the town, Ken has to face a monstrous convict, recently sprung from prison by Jackal, who is convinced that Ken was the one responsible for his long years of imprisonment. Then, the Fist meets his match in the person of the Fist of the Southern Cross, his astrological opposite, and encounters a beautiful woman who is the spittin’ image of his own lost love! In Volume 3: Southern Cross, Ken is the last of the world's true heroes, fighting for justice on a war- torn world overrun by bloodthirsty gangs. Now, the Fist meets his match in Ray, one of the legendary Fists of the Southern Cross. In Volume 4: Blood Brothers, a man claiming to be the Fist of the North Star begins to spread a reign of terror, and Ken must face an enemy from the past: Jagi, Ken's "brother" and fellow student, who has never forgiven Ken for being chosen to carry on the North Star's sacred line! It's the ultimate grudge battle of fire, shotguns, exploding heads, and crippling agony as Fist fights Fist to the death! VOLUME 1 (STAR01030)—SC, 5x7, b&w $19.95 VOLUME 2 (STAR06049)—SC, b&w, 232pg $16.95 VOLUME 3 (STAR06646)—SC, 232pg, b&w $15.95 VOLUME 4 (STAR07353)—SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 ********************* VIZ IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 12 # 6 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 READERS COLLECTED VOLUME ? WORLDPOOL SC by Richard & Wendy Pini, McKinney, & Various No, it’s not a typo. Volume “?” was the only designation that could be assigned this book that’s chock full of stories that can never happen in the world of Elfquest. But how intriguing they could be! These are “what if” tales, excursions into imagination that go beyond the rules of Elfquest.What would happen if Cutter had been the offspring of Bearclaw and a human mother? What would Elfquest look like if it were a “Tiny Toons” cartoon series? It’s Elfquest without the limits! SC, 192pg, b&w $12.95 WESTHAMPTON HOUSE MAUI LEGENDS OF OUTCAST SC by Richard & Wendy Pini, McKinney, & Various Maui is thrown into the sea as a baby by his mother who believes him dead. Suckled by a jellyfish, Maui returns to his mother and brother 13 years later, full of mischief and strange powers. Maui himself is the toughest god-hero since Thor! The Comics Journal goes on to call Maui “elegant, bold, and mature.” (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $8.50 STRAPAZIN The finest in alternative comics. Switzerland’s most famous avant-garde magazine, Strapazin, publishes its first all-English language edition. Features art and stories by Julie Doucet (Dirty Plotte), Thomas Ott (Zero Zero), David Mazzuchhelli (Rubber Blanket), Renee French, and a host of others. Published to coincide with an exhibit at the Swiss Institute in New York City this June and July. (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $6.95 WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS BOOTLEG #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 $3.50 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE SPECIAL #4 Included in this giant 4th CBM Special Edition, you will find the next set of “White Space” stickers for those pesky blank spots in the Photo-Journal Guide to Comics, plus an incredible wealth of comics history! Included in this issue are Cheesecake & Crime for a Dime • Pre-Code Horror • Pre-Hero Marvel • Stumbo the Giant • The Legend of Alex Schomburg • Ditko’s Blue Beetle • Golden Age Human Torch • Detective Chimp • The Witness • Vincent Sullivan • All-Select • Silver Age Green Lantern • Steranko Milestones • The Shadow and many more! Don’t miss out on this one-of-kind collector’s item packed with insights into the past! CBM SPECIAL #4 (Note Price) $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE SPECIAL EDITION #2 THIS ISSUE JUST KEEPS SELLING! FIND OUT WHY! This special 120-page, square bound Special Edition also comes with the first exclusive CBM Sticker Set featuring covers to books omitted from The Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books. Fill in those white spaces at last! This impressive collection of articles and information from comics history is collected from our almost-impossible-to-find early issues! Included are Joe Shuster • DC 100-Page Spectaculars • Marvel Man • The Black Terror • John Romita, Sr. • Timely • DC War Comics • The Rarest Dell Giant • Spider-Man Collectibles • Much More! CBM SPECIAL #2—Cover A $9.95 *********************** MAGAZINES COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #5 It’s a special Justice Society of America issue featuring a Carmine Infantino wraparound cover inked by Jerry Ordway! Inside are interviews with Marty Nodell (creator of the Golden Age Green Lantern), Shelly Mayer (editor and co-creator of the JSA), the late Gil Kane (on the Golden Age of DC Comics), and George Roussos (artist of Batman, Airwave, and others)! Then, Roy Thomas begins a much-requested, behind-the-scenes history of All-Star Squadron! Also, get the scoop on never-published Golden Age Flash, Green Lantern, and Wonder Woman stories, with unpublished art by H.G. Peter, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Martin Nodell, and Paul Reinman! Mr. Monster and Michael T. Gilbert uncover early-1960s correspondence between JSA co-creator Gardner Fox and JSA fan Roy Thomas! Plus, there’s an FCA (Fawcett Collectors of America) section by P.C. Hamerlinck, featuring Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, Wendell Crowley, and more! The legend is back; don’t miss Alter Ego #5! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 96pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST #9 Revealed At Last! The Charlton Comics Story, focusing on the Derby, Conn. publisher’s illustrious (and sometimes notorious) history from Captain Atom to E-Man! With a new Dick Giordano cover spotlighting his renowned Action Hero line, this highly-anticipated issue spotlights interviews and features on, and rare and unpublished art by Giordano, Steve Ditko, Jim Aparo, John Byrne, Don Newton, Joe Staton, Nicola Cuti, Joe Gill, Sam Glanzman, Pat Boyette, Bob Layton, and many more! Plus, an examination of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon’s Watchmen connection with the Charlton heroes! From its roots as publisher of Hit Parader magazine to the company’s untimely demise in 1983, this promises to be the definitive history of Charlton Comics! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w (Note Price) $6.95 COMIC READER MAGAZINE After more than a decade since its last issue, The Comic Reader makes its return this Spring! Once a critically acclaimed magazine by fans and professionals alike, the newest incarnation of TCR will include many of the elements that made the first volume such a hit. Among the creator-owned strips will be a genre-bending western titled “Hunter,” by John Ostrander (Blaze of Glory) and Tom Mandrake (The Kents). Chris Eliopoulos (Desperate Times) also debuts his new sci-fi/comic-fan humor strip, “Virtual Reality” and Chris Giarrusso (Bullpen Bits) shows off an expanded multi-verse of fun in “Comic Bits.” Rounding off the cast of talented contributors are Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon), who will provide the cover of the first issue, while Marvel editor Tom Brevoort takes up Reader’s back page and taps into his insights on the medium in a monthly column. Also, Dan Jolley (JSA: Liberty Files) explains to readers and hopeful future writers about how he broke into the business. The Comic Reader’s informative articles about the comic medium include interviews and stories that spotlight the medium and the comic reader. (The Comic Reader) Magazine $4.95 COMIC RELIEF #130 Your favorite funny strips in one magazine including Dilbert, Doonesbury, Life in Hell, For Better or For Worse, Sylvia, and many more. Plus, humor features from Dave Barry and Joe Bob Briggs, to Ask Dr. Science and Weird News. Completely ad-free! (Page One Publishers) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $4.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #677-681 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-16 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics, an original Sunday style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Diamond order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks! A new feature, a monthly checklist of all the first issues due that month called “Fab Firsts” has been added. Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMIC SHOP NEWS SUMMER PREVIEW The CSN Summer Preview covers hundreds of comics from dozens of publishers due from June through August. This handy guide helps readers pick the best bets for the upcoming season. Full color! Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1388 Mr. Silver Age’s Summer Vacation Special! School’s out, and CBG has vacation tips courtesy of Mr. Silver Age Craig Shutt, who looks at Silver Age getaways and exotic locations. In addition, the regular columns by Tony Isabella, Mark Evanier, and Peter David make this a can’t-miss issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1389 E.C. is 50 this year! Comic-Con International: San Diego will celebrate the anniversary at this year’s convention, and CBG pays tribute in this issue. In addition, learn all you need to know about the largest U.S. comics convention in CBG’s special preview! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1390 Sixty years ago in All-American Comics #16, Alan Scott fashioned an emerald ring and used his willpower to become The Green Lantern. Learn the details of how Martin Nodell’s creation celebrates this year and DC’s plans for a special Green Lantern event. In addition, CBG’s panel of retailers share their opinions of several August-shipping titles. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS BUYER’S GUIDE #1391 Go behind the scenes of the X-Men movie! It has its premiere July 14, and this issue of CBG bears the date of the film’s release. And see what’s planned at Wizard World 2000 in Rosemont, Illinois. All this, plus CBG’s regular columns by Peter David, Mark Evanier, and Tony Isabella make this an issue you can’t afford to miss! (Krause Publications) Tabloid, PC $2.95 COMICS REVUE #171 Featuring Barnaby by Crockett Johnson. Also featuring: Tarzan by Burne Hogarth; Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray; Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts; Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin; Modesty Blaise by Peter O’Donnell; Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff; Flash Gordon by Dan Barry; The Phantom by Lee Falk & Ray Moore; Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores; Krazy Kat by George Herriman; and Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane. (Manuscript Press) Magazine, b&w $5.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #122 This is the top-selling U.S. comic newsmagazine in Europe! This magazine 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; and listings of all major mainstream and indie titles shipping next month — with full credits and story synopses. Plus, "Hotshots" and "Close-ups" on key titles. (Comics International) Magazine, 84pg, PC $1.95 THE JACK KIRBY COLLECTOR #29 Issue #29 looks at the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of Kirby’s work at 1970s Marvel Comics! It starts with color Kirby covers inked by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubinstein! Inside, there’s an interview with Jack Kirby, plus new interviews with two artists known for their 1970s Kirby-inspired work — Keith Giffen and Rich Buckler! There’s also a gallery of Kirby’s best Marvel covers (reproduced from his uninked pencils!), and another installment of Mike Gartland’s “Failure To Communicate” series, spotlighting Kirby’s work doing layouts for other Marvel artists. Then, examine the hits and misses of Jack’s 70s Marvel work, from Captain America and The Eternals to Black Panther, Machine Man, and Devil Dinosaur! And throughout, we’ll showcase plenty of rare and unpublished Kirby art (mostly pencils!) from your favorite stories, and more! (TwoMorrows Publishing) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 FRIGHT X #9 Deep down in the floorboard below the FRIGHT X archives, there lies a crate full of previously imagined-to-be sold-out FRIGHT X #9! Seeing that the cover is graced by filmmaker John Waters (Pecker, Cry Baby, Cecil B. DeMented), as well as an exclusive sidebar illustration of Chi-Chain by Voltaire (Oh My Goth), it’s no wonder eBay bids for this rare item have gone through the roof! Here’s a very special and limited chance to obtain one of the lost issues of the fabled FRIGHT X magazine! Also includes the amazing Scratch-N-Sniff popcorn scent on the cover! Act quickly! Limited quantity of 800 pieces available. (FRIGHT X) Magazine $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRIGHT X #13 In order to meet the ever-growing need of insane FRIGHT X fans worldwide, FRIGHT X magazine has joined an alliance with Troma Films (Toxic Avenger, Class of Nuke ‘Em High) to become an internet-only magazine on Troma’s massive new site! This means FRIGHT X #13 is the last and final print issue of this influential cult magazine (at least for now). Featuring exclusive interviews with Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead, Xena, Hercules, Jack of All Trades), horror-punk stalwarts The Misfits, and weirdo-rockers Mr. Bungle, these very last copies of FRIGHT X are sure to become a highly sought-after item. There’s also exclusive sidebar cover art created by (and a rare interview with) the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz (Stray Toasters, Elektra: Assassin). (FRIGHT X) Magazine, FC $2.95 ********************* THE JOURNAL OF MADNESS #10 Albert B. Feldstein unbound! In this groundbreaking interview, Editor Feldstein discusses his trend-setting career at EC Comics, his editorship at MAD, and his historical position as one of the twentieth century’s most influential comic book and satire masterminds. This interview also probes the creation of MAD's sister publication PANIC, which was Harvey Kurtzman's only true competition for MAD. Al Feldstein's PANIC proved to be the ideal training ground for his eventual ascension to MAD's editorial helm. Hailed by his peers as a genius, Feldstein's MAD Magazine influenced art, entertainment, political beliefs, social conventions, and created a generation that now looks at the world with a healthy sense of skepticism. Also, MAD's, current editor, Nick Meglin, discusses his upcoming MAD Encyclopedia, the long-awaited definitive collection of MAD factoids and historical data. From fringe elements to those in the inner sanctum, they're all here — every person, place, or thing to have had an impact on MAD's success over the last 50 years! Plus, more original artwork from Kent Gamble, Steve Boswick, and Marten Jallad; Jared Johnson's “Desperately Seeking Alfred”; and the MAD Collectible of the Month! Quarterly. (Tool Publications) Magazine, 32pg, b&w $3.99 MODESTY BLAISE #22 This issue of Modesty Blaise features “The Double Agent” by Peter O’Donnell. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #93 Features Lee’s Star Wars Build-a-Guide 2000 Edition Part One. Also, the never-before- offered full-color MEGO World’s Greatest Super-hero Mad Monsters Series review. Plus, a blazing Hot Wheels retro feature, the absolute newest Hot Wheels coming to Peg Wall, and the nation’s #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide! And Chop Shop (customized die-cast vehicles), Toy-Toons, and Cool Customs. The latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, and other top trading action figures; and the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles are all included as well. And, as always, you get your usual “Cool Giveaways,” “What’s Your (Bean) Bag?,” “Altered States,” and the longest- running and most trusted Action Figure Price Guide in the business! And now the newest and best Die-Cast Vehicle Price Guide in the business! (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine $5.95 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 Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#184)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BASKETBALL (#120)—Magazine, FC $3.99 FOOTBALL (#124)—Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#117)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#71)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#111)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DIGIMON COLLECTOR #1 From the publishers of Beckett Pokémon Collector magazine, Beckett Publications introduces Beckett Digimon Collector! Filled with colorful photos of the most popular Digimon collectibles, this great new magazine includes many popular features that have proven to be highly collectible in the Beckett Pokémon Collector magazine. Each month there is exciting contests with prizes, a Digimon hot card list, price guides for Digimon collectibles, and monthly Digimon character profiles. So don’t be left behind. Step into Digiworld today with Beckett’s Digimon Collector. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, FC $3.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #11 Each issue of Beckett Pokémon Collector offers fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products on the market. Fans and collectors will be able to find out not only the value of their collectibles, but also where to find conventions and shows at which they can buy, sell, or trade them, and tournaments where they can play Pokémon! Plus, readers are offered words of wisdom from some of the best and most knowledgeable writers in the toy industry. Monthly. (Beckett Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $4.99 MARY BETH’S BEAN BAG WORLD JULY 2000 #7 Get all the latest news and information on all your favorite bean bag characters. See the newest releases from some of the fastest growing lines such as Holy Bears, Waterbellies, WWF Attitude Bears, Liquid Blue, Purr-fection, Classic Collecticritters, Star Beans, Rare Bears, Peaceable Planet, and many more. This huge, colorful bean bag extravaganza keeps readers coming back for more with the best coverage of bean bag news, events, charities, and contests. Renowned Beanie Baby expert Mary Beth Dvorak Sobolewski joins other expert staff writers such as Claudia Dunne, Karen Gomes, Jackie La Berg, and Linda Sigrist to provide insight into the next millennium of bean bag toys and collectibles. (H & S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 272pg, FC $5.99 POJO’S UNOFFICIAL POKÉMON NEWS & PRICE GUIDE AUGUST 2000 Who wants Pokémon? Everybody! So here it is — the latest addition to a growing list of titles, Pojo’s Unofficial Pokémon News & Price Guide. Pojo, the hottest Pokémon web site around, now sponsors this monthly Pokémon magazine which will cover the hottest cards on the market and Pokémon trading game cards. Pojo’s Pokémon News will also include a price guide for all Pokémon products including bean bags, videos, books, comics, and more. It will also cover other non-sport cards such as Magic: The Gathering. Each issue will include a Mary Beth’s Bean Bag World Collector Card. (H & S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 152pg, FC $5.99 TOMART’S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #78 Action Figure Digest #78 includes a special Star Wars Price Guide update on “Power of the Force” and Episode 1 figures including all variations found to date, plus the latest in the series of features on the toy concept companies. Also included are all of AFD’s regular features — the top 20 selling action figure lines, “Action News Briefs,” “Star Wars Update,” and other announcements — all in full color! (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOMART’S DISNEYANA UPDATE #37 Tomart’s Disneyana Update #37 features lunch boxes, 1930 Mickey Items Part IV, Studio Fan cards, and Disney Bean Bags from around the world. In addition to the regular departments, this issue contains the 37th chapter in the history of Disney Merchandising — the merchandise of Disney features from the 40s. Regular departments include: “Animation Art Auction Results”; “The Walt Disney Classic Collection Price Guide”; “Publishing”; “Buttons & Pins”; “Vintage Disneyana”; “Theme Park Collectibles”; “Mail-Order Merchandise”; “Disney Store Exclusives”; “Home Video”; and “Watches.” (Tomart’s Publications) Magazine (Note Price) $6.00 TOY SHOP #231-232 Find the toys you want! 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. (Krause Publications) Tabloid, b&w $3.98Ea. TUFF STUFF AUGUST 2000 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, and promo cards. Plus, autographs and memorabilia, as well as a Kenner Starting Lineup section. Also, lively feature stories, the latest in hobby news, and regular monthly columns from experts in the field. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #273 This issue of Dragon Magazine is dedicated to every scoundrel who ever climbed a trellis to woo the queen, every rascal who swung from a chandelier, and every rogue who ever robbed the king’s tax collector. Adventurous readers will find a 12-step guide to swashbuckling essential, as well as a definitive survey of the genre. Issue #273 also features new Forgotten Realms fiction, the first-ever third edition Rogues Gallery, plus a sneak preview of the new Sorcerer class for the third edition. Also includes a free game, “Abandon Ship,” on poster stock. Plus, this issue features new campaign items, magic spells, and profiles of gaming industry giants. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 132pg $4.95 TOP DECK #9 Top Deck covers all Wizards of the Coast trading card games including Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. And, every magazine comes with an exclusive Pokémon foil- stamped card inside the polybag. If you enjoy Pokémon, this is the magazine to get! Polybagged. (Wizards of the Coast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 WHITE DWARF #245 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 WRESTLING MAGAZINES WWF MAGAZINE AUGUST 2000 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. (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.99 WWF RAW MAGAZINE AUGUST 2000 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 HHH, 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! (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 WCW MAGAZINE #64 The official magazine of World Championship Wrestling! It’s everything you wanted to know about the WCW and more! With provocative interviews, extensive coverage of the WCW matches, spirited debates, and multiple star posters. Keep up with the exploits of Kevin Nash, Sting, and Ric Flair each month. It’s more WCW than you can grapple. Monthly. (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 RAMPAGE WRESTLING #6 This issue of Rampage includes: a look at the career of Mankind; an introduction to the newest hardcore federation, the XPW; a look at Jeff Jarrett and Spike Dudley; and an examination of the popularity of The Rock. As usual, each magazine will also contain its regular departments. (Sovereign Media) Magazine $4.99 RINGSIDE WRESTLING #26 Summer is here, and it is time for the youngsters to forget about the three “R’s” (readin’, writin’, and ‘rithmatic) and concentrate on the all-important fourth “R”: rasslin’! This issue features stories about Hulk Hogan, who has given up his “Hollywood” persona and is once again an “America hero”; Goldberg, whose meteoric career hit a snag recently because of a serious arm injury; and the Undertaker, who has traded in his role as the King of Goth for a new one as a motorcycle gang leader! This and more in Ringside Wrestling #26. Plus, the usual great features, foldouts, and pin-ups. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS SEPTEMBER 2000 #20 The dog days of summer are upon us, so it’s only natural that the world of wrestling is heating up. The stories in this great, full-color issue will include: Hunter Hearst Helmsley — has his marriage to Stephanie McMahon given him a false sense of security? The Rock — you better believe everyone can smell what The Rock is cooking! Now it’s time to take a look at The Rock’s place in wrestling history! And, The Big Show — he’s as big as Andre, speaks English, and is 10 times more agile — yet he’s no Andre! Take a look at wrestling’s largest giant and try to figure out what’s missing. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 WOW WORLD OF WRESTLING JULY 2000 #701 The wrestling scene is heating up, and WOW will be there to cover all the action. 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 and provides personal interviews and exclusive photos. This is your complete source to the World of Wrestling! Monthly. (Ads Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 180pg, FC $5.99 WRESTLING ALL-STAR HEROES & VILLAINS #130 This issue is a tribute to American wrestlers! The stories that are featured include: Stone Cold Steve Austin — if a broken neck couldn’t keep him down, what chance have the wrestlers of the WWF? Cactus Jack — whether he claims to have been born and raised in Long Island, or in Truth and Consequences, New Mexico, this guy never strays far from the red, white, and blue! And, Sid Vicious, who may have taken the name of a dead British musician, but his style is American through and through! Not to mention pin-ups galore, foldout masterpieces, and news from coast to coast! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT AIRBRUSH ACTION MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2000 Airbrush Action’s special “Hot Rod” issue features the diverse work of veteran artist Ed Newton, cutting-edge body art, and the annual Projector Buyer’s Guide. In addition to “T-Shirt Basics,” fingernail art, and “Ask K Daddy,” this issue also includes helpful how- to’s, new product updates, and a look at the growing popularity of custom automotive airbrush art. Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.99 AMAZING STORIES #602 Amazing Stories was the first science-fiction magazine to feature media-related short stories in addition to offering exclusive stories, interviews, reviews, and games from the world of science fiction. And remember — Amazing Stories #602 is the only source for fans of the continuing Babylon 5 story arc. Plus, an exclusive Babylon 5 story from the creator of the series, J. Michael Straczynski, and a special bonus Gamma Worlds story and adventure. Finally, “Up Front and Personal” with award-winning author Barry N. Malzberg! (Wizards of the Coast) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 ANIMATION MAGAZINE AUGUST 2000 What does the year 2000 hold in store for the world of animation? Find out as Animation Magazine surveys movers, shakers, creatives, and developers around the world in walks of animation life to see what forecasts will take place in the next century of animation. What kinds of shows and movies, plus how and who will be making them, as well as new forms of media! (Animation Magazine) Magazine $4.95 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 32 #2 Cinefantastique takes you behind-the-scenes on the set in Toronto for the filming of Marvel’s X-Men. The exclusive coverage includes interviews with director Bryan Singer; Anna Paquin, who plays Rogue; The Phantom Menace’s Ray Park, who plays Toad; and Hugh Jackman, who plays Wolverine. Plus, a spotlight on producers Tom DiSanto and Ralph Winter, and makeup specialist Gord Smith; and a look at the Marvel Comics inspiration and how the film measures up to the legend. It’s movie-making reportage as only Cinefantastique knows how. And also in this issue, the making of DreamWork’s Chicken Run, the stop-motion feature from the creators of Wallace & Gromit, with an exclusive report of the filming from the studios in London. Interviews with animators Don Bluth and Gary Goldman on the creation of Titan A.E., Fox’s summer science- fiction cartoon feature; director Paul Verhoeven and star Kevin Bacon on the filming of The Hollow Man; and an update of H.G. Wells’ venerable The Invisible Man. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at how ILM brought Rocky & Bullwinkle to life to co-star with the likes of Robert DeNiro. (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 CINESCAPE #47 Movie fans and comic-book fans alike will be clamoring for Cinescape this summer! That's because the July/August issue will be jam-packed with information on the highly anticipated X-Men movie! Included will be interviews with the stars, behind-the-scenes details, colorful pictures, and production art — Cinescape will have it all! The issue will also feature an exclusive look at Jackie Chan's latest Hollywood action flick, as well as previews of dozens of upcoming sci-fi and adventure movies. It's all the information film fanatics crave in one slick package! (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 CINEFEX #82 Cinefex #82 has many main features! First is Battlefield Earth — a coalition of nine effects companies came together to create the effects for the film adaptation of L. Ron Hubbard’s science-fiction novel. Set a thousand years in the future, long after aliens have conquered the earth, the story tells of humans forming a resistance movement to oppose their extraterrestrial masters. Next up is Perfect Storm. Industrial Light & Magic and the physical effects supervisor John Frazier have collaborated to create the effects for Wolfgang Petersen’s screen adaptation of the nonfunctional best-selling book about commercial fisherman trapped in the worst storm to hit the North Atlantic in a century. And last, Dinosaurs. Walt Disney Pictures puts a new spin on computer-animated features with this prehistoric tale in which CG dinosaurs were combined with live-action backgrounds in exotic locations. A high-tech effects unit, created specifically for this film, produced literally thousands of complex composites. Also included in this issue are shorter features on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator; the World War II submarine adventure U- 571; and Chicken Run, a stop-motion feature from the creators of Wallace & Gromit. (Cinefex) Magazine $9.50 CLOWNWHITE MAGAZINE #5 The ultimate KISS magazine for the ultimate KISS fan! This import is the U.K.’s only full-sized, color and black-and-white, 32-page publication dedicated to KISS! All issues include news, reviews, and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.50 CRACKED MAGAZINE #347 Each issue of Cracked features hilarious media parodies and other original humor features! Magazine $2.95 CULT TIMES #58 The month ahead of Cult television starts here! Plan your viewing with Cult Times’ “Out of the Box,” the indispensable listings guide of Cult television programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars, and features on Cult shows currently airing in the U.K. Take a light-hearted but informative look at a classic series in the “Instant Guide” and review the highlights of the previous month’s viewing in “Times Past.” Cult Times is the complimentary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of Cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 OFFICIAL MOVIE DINOSAUR MAGAZINE Five years in the making, Dinosaur, the most incredible computer-animated film ever made. This official magazine includes behind-the-scene interviews, storyboards, and designs. Also includes two spectacular gatefold posters! Enter a prehistoric world of wonders and experience the most realistic dinosaurs you have ever seen! Each magazine comes with one special edition limited Dinosaur cel. Collect all four cels! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 DR. WHO MAGAZINE #292 Britain’s longest-running Doctor Who fan magazine, filled with in-depth articles and interviews, plus rare photos, merchandise reports, and more! (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.40 DREAMWATCH #71 Whether your tastes lean toward Quantum Leap, Blake’s 7, Babylon 5, 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 $6.99 EBAY MAGAZINE AUGUST 2000 A useful and fun roadmap to the increasingly complex online world! Geared toward e- commerce trendsetters who seek comprehensive information on the newest technological advances, the latest Hollywood buzz, the greatest places to visit, and an introduction to the world of collecting. eBay Magazine is edited to serve the eBay community and its interests, as well as those of the larger Internet community. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $3.99 EROTICA VISIONS SUBLIME #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.95 FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #232 This issue: “The Men Who Made The Monsters.” A look back at the spook-tacular low- budget horrors from American International; The Cinemagic of Karl Freund: Part One of a major retrospective on the work of the innovative cinematographer's career and his landmark films; “Return To Dark Shadows” — Part Two of FM’s look back at the cult TV show features exclusive interviews with cast members; and “For The Record” — FM remembers some of the best (and worst!) horror novelty records from the 1960s. Plus, more classic horror film books, the FM Mystery Photo Department, Fang Mail, an expanded Captain Company Monster Mail Order Section featuring many new items (with many exclusive to FM!), and much more! This issue features an all-new illustration of The Colossal Beast by Arlis. (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg, b&w $5.95 FANGORIA #195 Wanna see something really scary? Look no further than Fangoria #195! First up, take an in-depth look at Unbreakable starring Bruce Willis. From the creepy creator behind the Sixth Sense, this highly anticipated supernatural thrill will co-star Samuel Jackson. Another big-budget creep-fest called Bless the Child stars Oscar winner Kim Bassinger and is directed by Chuck Russell (Eraser). Are your favorite colors blue and black? Then you might be interested in Bruiser, George Romero’s (Night of the Living Dead) tale of revenge and identity loss starring Peter Stormare (The Lost World: Jurassic Park) and Leslie Hope. MAD TV creator John Blanchard brings his comedic skills to the big screen with his horror/slasher spoof, I Know What You Screamed Last Summer, starring Tiffany- Amber Thiessen, Tom Arnold, and Coolio. Fangoria provides all of the side-slitting details! And don’t forget, every issue of Fangoria comes packed with the latest book, DVD, and video reviews! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 9 #2 This year’s sleeper hit is likely to be The Curse, a werewolf film with a feminist twist (woman is bitten by a rabid female shopper during a lingerie sale; on cue with her menstrual cycle, the heroine transforms into a…). An interview with the film’s director, Jacqueline Garry, is illustrated with torrid pix — exclusively photographed — of the film’s luscious star, Amy Loughlin. Also included are the goods of the latest Friday the 13th submission, Jason X (a.k.a. Jason in Outer Space). But this time around, the hockey mask hunk is seriously upstaged by alluring Angiline Almendare (a.k.a. “The Latin Cindy Crawford”) in an exclusive, sizzling pictorial. Next, Amanda Tapping, who portrays Captain Samantha on Stargate SG-1, raps about her series character and other genre- related series. Also, the most consummate profile ever developed on Claudia Jennings, the Playmate/drive-in diva. Has her very premature death been gauged as an accident or suicide? Why was she denied a role as one of Charlie’s Angels? Jennings’ co-workers and family are interviewed for this article. On-screen, she cooked in liaisons with invisible men, aliens, and Earth women. Actress/producer Kim Dawson raps about her career as the new millennium’s blonde bombshell. And finally, actress Kathryn Glass discusses survival in her “poverty-row filmmaking” environment. (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 9 #3 The retrospect of the Summer Party Massacre franchise (parts I-III) prompted a reunion and an exclusive photo spread of the casts! Sci-fi siren Jillian McWhirter — whose credits include Progeny, The Dentist II, and Solar Eclipse — peels for a FF exclusive. The usually reserved actress poses for a red-hot centerfold. P.J. Soles, blonde bombshell, offers her behind-the-scenes vignettes about her cult classics (Rock ‘N’ Roll High), genre- related films (Halloween, Carrie, Alienator), mainstream hits (Stripes, Private Benjamin), and recent projects (Jawbreaker). Party of Five’s Lori Dawn Messuri, exclusively photographed for a torrid FF spread, talks about her role in the “dark, borderline horror film” Cruising Purgatori. She also talks about the sci-fi films that launched her career (Wasteland Justice). And sci-fi temptress Venesa Talor talks about the censorship of her CD, and Surrender Cinema siren Griffin Drew has somehow survived the decline of erotic thrillers, slipping into another medium. She recounts her (type) casting as breathy vixens in low-budget genre fare. (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FILMFAX #79 Filmfax #79 features interviews and stories on big-name stars and obscure actors with familiar faces. Filmfax also has reviews of new releases on video, CD, DVD, LaserDisc, and books! (Filmfax) Magazine $7.50 5 TIMES #22 5 Times #22 features Video Competition; Video Reviews; Upcoming Conventions; Fan Forum; Fan Zone; and more! (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w $5.00 FORTEAN TIMES #136 Become a student of American iconoclast Charles Fort with this expansive guide to the bizarre. Features news, reviews, and research on strange phenomena, experiences, and curiosities from the intricacies of crop circles to phantom hitchhikers. It’s wild, it’s funny, it’s open-minded yet skeptical — and it’s true! (JB Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 G-FAN #45 This issue: the first news on Toho's new feature, Godzilla 2001! Plus, last minute info on this summer's G-FEST 2000 in Hollywood, monster movie reviews, product information, retrospectives, interviews, art, and fan fiction! (Daikaiju Enterprises Ltd.) Magazines, 68pg, PC $3.95 007 MAGAZINE #35 A 48-page special on the making of the classic You Only Live Twice starring Sean Connery, featuring interviews with director Lewis Gilbert and production designer Ken Adam. Includes many never-before-seen photographs. (James Bond 007 International Fan Club). (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #8 (Aug98) Magazine $10.00 JUXTAPOZ MAY/JUNE 2000 Each issue, Juxtapoz examines the rich and varied world of popular art from photography and graffiti, to essays on great artists and traditional arts around the world. (High Speed Productions) Magazine $4.95 KIT BUILDERS MAGAZINE #35 The main article shows how to make a jungle diorama with Morrison’s Commando kit. An awesome likeness of Schwarzenegger, sculpted by Shawn Nagle. Also, sculptor extraordinaire Darrell Philips shows how to sculpt clothing and fabric in a convincing manner. Coverage of the Rezhedz model and toy show and Fright Vision! Plus, Hobby History, Cool New Stuff, Kit Reviews, and lots more. And also, the first ever Kit Builders models contest! Big prizes! Don’t miss it! (Gordy’s) Magazine $5.95 LOCUS #473 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) Magazine, 70pg, b&w $4.95 ORIENTAL CINEMA #18 This issue: Complete coverage of Godzilla 2000: Millennium! Also, Asian Oddities, Hong Kong Heroes, and plenty of video reviews of your favorite Japanese monsters, super-heroes, and action heroes! Printed on glossy paper stock. (Draculina Publishing) MATURE READERS Magazine, b&w $5.95 PENTHOUSE SEPTEMBER 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine (Note Price) $8.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (AUG)—Magazine $5.95 LINGERIE (NOV/DEC)—Magazine $6.95 PRESENTS (JUN/JULY)—Magazine $6.95 PRIVATE COLLECTION (#18)—Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (NOV/DEC)—Magazine $6.95 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #61 This issue features a spotlight on Rurouni Kenshin (a.k.a. Samurai X), coming soon to American home video later this year. This issue will cover the second season (the first was covered in PA #52) and the OVA series. It will also offer short overviews of recent anime shows in “Anime Stories,” the usual “Anime World” articles (The Modern Japanese Music Database), reviews of the latest anime videos, manga, live-action movies, and model kits to help you choose what to buy, and the latest news! Features eight pages in color! (Protoculture) Magazine, 64pg, PC $4.95 SCI-FI & FANTASY MODELS INTERNATIONAL #46 This issue includes a look at the visual effects of The House on Haunted Hill; the concluding chapter of the exclusive article on make-up effects guru Tom Savini; an in- depth interview with Amalgamated Dynamics; Space Above and Beyond: Surfacing interview with Karl Denham; accurising the Masudaya Lost in Space Robot; Part Three of the series looking at the construction of the 44” Space: 1999 Eagle kit; a look at Warp's super-detailed 11" Eagle kit; and a review of the 1:48 scale Firefox kit. Plus, news, views, readers' gallery, and much more! (Next Millennium) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w (Note Price) $7.95 SCI-FI VOLUME 7 #3 The official magazine of the Sci-Fi Channel! Each issue is jam-packed with articles; interviews; retrospectives; and rare photos from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and the world of the unknown! Each issue also includes a viewer’s guide to that month’s programming on the Sci-Fi Channel! This issue includes a visit to the X-Men movie set; behind-the-scenes on Paul Verhoeven’s The Hollow Man; and exclusive X-Files interviews. (Sovereign Media Company) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previously published as Sci- Fi Entertainment. Magazine, FC $4.99 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 3 #1 In this issue: an exclusive interview with Michelle Yeoh, who discusses her life, her work in Hong Kong cinema, and her role in Jackie Chan’s Supercop. Also, an exclusive review and photos from 2000 A.D., the new Hong Kong action thriller produced by Jackie; an exclusive on-location report and photos from the premier of 2000 A.D.; a review and screen shots from the new Jackie Chan: Stuntmaster Playstation game; and a retrospective review and exclusive on-the-set photos from Project A — Part 2. All this, plus more interviews, letters, competitions, news, reviews, and all the happenings in the Jackie Chan world! (Jackie Chan Fan Club) Magazine $7.95 SCREEN POWER: THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN COLLECTOR’S PACK #2 Are you a recent Jackie Chan convert, hungry for any material on this Asian action hero? Did you miss some issues of his official magazine? Just looking for some fun reading? Whatever the reason, this collector’s pack is the perfect way to catch up on all the latest Jackie Chan news, interviews, and photos! This pack will include Volume 1 #5 & #6, as well as Volume 2 #1. These early issues are tough to find, and going fast! (Jackie Chan Fan Club) Pack (x3) $10.00 SFX #67 The smashing, spirited sci-fi magazine from Britain! This magazine asks and answers the burning questions on all sci-fi fans’ minds. And, late-breaking news; in-depth interviews; behind-the-scene reports; multi-media reviews (books, comics, games, videos, TV); and much more. What more could a sci-fi fan want? (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.20 SHE #14 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, b&w $4.95 SHIVERS #79 Shivers features a chilling mix of classic horror films, as well as reviews of the latest scary TV series and movies, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The X-Files. Plus, their up-to-the-minute news of horror happenings, and book, soundtrack, and DVD reviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 SPECTRUM #23 Spectrum examines the first season of the Buffy spin-off series, Angel, with a detailed analysis and episode guide! Also, a long interview with Homicide: Life on the Street writer/producer James Yoshimura; a review of Barry Windsor-Smith's Opus collections; and the usual insightful articles, interviews, and reviews from the worlds of film, comics, and cult TV! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 STARBURST #263 Britain’s longest running sci-fi, fantasy, and horror magazine, featuring exclusive interviews and features from the world of sci-fi entertainment. Plus, all the latest movies, news, reviews, books, and DVD releases. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 STARLOG #277 All of the inside information on all of the hottest movies are in Starlog #277! Opening in July is The X-Men, the movie version of Marvel’s mutant heroes, starring Patrick Stewart, Famke Janssen, Sir Ian McKellan, Halle Berry, and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Also coming in July is The Hollow Man, directed by Paul Verhoeven, who’ll discuss this invisibility FX epic. Also, Space Cowboys (starring Clint Eastwood, Tommy Lee Jones, and Donald Sutherland as aged astronauts caught up in a space rescue), The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (with profiles of the cast), Disney’s Dinosaur, and more! Plus, coverage of Farscape, Xena, Buffy, and more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #50 Get ready to make the jump to lightspeed as Star Wars Insider celebrates its blockbuster 50th issue! New interviews with big Star Wars stars, fond looks back at some of Star Wars Insider’s more memorable features, and of course, all the latest news on Episode II of the Star Wars saga, and much more! (Star Trek Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Magazine, FC (Note Price) $4.95 STAR WARS KIDS #9 In this exciting issue of Star Wars Kids, explore a deep-sea galaxy and visit the wild west, where it wasn’t so easy to tell the Jedi from the Sith! You’ll also meet C-3PO! Plus, get to do lots of games, puzzles, and activities — you’ll even learn how to make a Jar Jar pencil puppet! And much more! (Official Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Magazine, FC $3.95 TOON MAGAZINE #22 Go behind the scenes to the many worlds of animation in Toon, featuring coverage of film, TV, and computer-animated projects. Written by actual animators, there is simply no better resource on cartoon classics. (Black Bear Press) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 TV ZONE #128 The world’s longest-running cult TV magazine! Up-to-the-minute news, features, and interviews. Plus, continuing coverage of popular cult TV shows like Stargate SG-1, Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Doctor Who. Also, the ongoing episode guides to popular series and answers to readers’questions in “Memory Alpha,” along with regular news, reviews, and interviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 ULTIMATE DVD #7 As the rapid growth in the DVD market continues apace, Visual Imagination presents the third issue of its brand-new entertainment magazine devoted solely to this format. Every issue contains the latest news, DVD reviews, star interviews, production notes, and a diary of forthcoming releases. Plus, a look at the latest players! Not to be missed! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #61 If you’re into horror, science-fiction, fantasy films, Hong Kong action cinema, 60s sexploitation, or other cult movies with an alternative bend, Video Watchdog is the magazine for you! Each 80-page issue is jam-packed with in-depth reviews of all the latest releases on VHS, DVD, and LaserDisc, including coverage of rare mail-order and import titles. Want to know if a new release is complete, correctly letterboxed, or otherwise worth your investment? Only Video Watchdog gives you the lowdown — regularly comparing new releases to earlier versions, and illustrating reviews with actual frame enlargements to show you what you’re getting! And each issue is built around compelling feature articles about exciting releases, restored footage, lost classics, career interviews, and other essential reading! Now monthly! (Video Watchdog) Magazine, 80pg $6.50 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #47 In a follow-up of sorts to the magazine's Peter Weir/David Lynch issue last year, this issue compares the works of Lynch and Stanley Kubrick, concentrating on Eyes Wide Shut. Also, letters, news, and reviews; and an X-Files Extra update on the latest XF news! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.50 XENA MAGAZINE FEATURING HERCULES #9 A Previews Exclusive cover! This issue welcomes Renee O’Connor to the pages of Xena Magazine as she reveals the goings-on behind the scenes at Renaissance Pictures, plus a celebration of the life of everyone’s favorite bard, Gaby herself! Also, an interview with Xena’s producers, who reveal secrets from the set. Plus, all the latest episode details, the latest news from the New Zealand set, interviews with guest-stars, and more from the world of Xena and Hercules! Available in a Newsstand Cover edition and a Previews Exclusive Variant Cover edition. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ED.—Magazine $5.99 NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine $5.99 XPOSÉ #47 Interviews, features, and news from the world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, The Pretender, Xena: Warrior Princess, and The X-Files. Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME BOOKS ANIME: A GUIDE TO JAPANESE ANIMATION 1958-1988 by Baricordi, De Giovanni, Pietroni, Rossi, & Tunesi Translated from Italian to English by Adeline D’Opera, Protoculture Addicts magazine presents the most essential anime reference guide in English: a filmography of the first 30 years of anime in Japan! This comprehensive volume covers all the anime produced in Japan during the 60s, 70s, and most of the 80s — including not only the movies and OVAs, but also the TV series… from the most popular to the most obscure anime! It offers over 300 pages of information and lists chronologically over 1,200 titles! Each notice gives the original title, its literal translation, production company, category (adventure, comedy, sci-fi, etc.), duration or number of episodes, release or airing date, distribution company, as well as a short description and commentary. The notice is preceded by an identification number (to facilitate research in the indexes) and its type (Series, Movie, OVA, Special). Each year is introduced, highlighting the themes or titles that marked that particular year. The book also has several indexes to make any research easy. If you are looking for any information about the early years of anime — who animated Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro? When was Mazinger produced? How many episodes did Marine Boy run? — you will most likely find it in this book. There is no other English- language reference work detailing how animation started in Japan! (Protoculture) (2- 9805759-0-9) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #9 (Sep99) SC, 8x11, 320pg, b&w $25.00 ART BOOKS HELMUT NEWTON’S ILLUSTRATED TPB by Helmut Newton SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 7¼x10½, 136pg $32.50 KISS OF DEATH: THE FANTASY ART OF FASTNER & LARSON VOLUME 1 Rich Larson. Steve Fastner. Two men who certainly know how to treat a lady; put her in an impossible situation filled with vile aliens and sulfurous demons, armed with little more than a piece of sharpened steel and fierce determination. Oh, and make sure she’s wearing as little as possible, of course! It’s with this sly sense of humor and wondrous attention to detail that these two warped geniuses have created hundreds of magnificent fantasy illustrations, and thousands of die-hard fans. Now SQP, a long-time patron of such devilish delights, has gathered the latest collection of F&L paintings into a new book that gives we lesser mortals pause to reflect on the staggering output of these two individuals! Good girls never looked so naughty — or well-armed! Kiss of Death 1 also contains many full-color works which document the exquisite airbrush technique of their paintings. If you enjoyed F&L’s Architects of Fantasy, strap in for even wilder action with Kiss of Death! (SQP) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 72pg, PC $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FASTNER & LARSON: ARCHITECTS OF FANTASY VOLUME 1 For almost 20 years, the airbrush team of Steve Fastner and Rich Larson has created some of the most imaginative fantasy illustrations ever committed to paper. This paperback collection of some of their finest works showcases paintings originally created for science-fiction and fantasy paperbacks, album sleeves, comic and card projects, and fantasy portfolios. (SQP) (STAR02834) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8½x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 JUNGLE TALES VOLUME 2 Big girls in little loin cloths! Art by Mitch Byrd, Mike Hoffman, Arantza, and more. (SQP) (STAR07646) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8½x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUNGLE TAILS VOLUME 3 Jungle passion is always in fashion, with more savage art by Tomas Giorello and Boada. Cover by Alex Horley. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8½x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 *************** STARS OF THE MONTH FRAZETTA ART BOOK by Frank Frazetta Experience once again the power and majesty of master fantasy artist Frank Frazetta with this new collection of classic and recent images! (Frazetta Publications) (STAR03116) SC, 8x11, 70pg, FC $29.95 ICON: A RETROSPECTIVE BY FRANK FRAZETTA HC edited by Arnie & Cathy Fenner Featuring a foreword by Rick Berry and an introduction by James E. Bama, this lovingly rendered retrospective looks at the life and art of the grandmaster of fantasy illustration, Frank Frazetta! The single largest collection of Frazetta’s work ever published, Icon is also a lavishly illustrated and intimately detailed exploration of this important artist’s career, as well as a must-have item for the true Frazetta fan! (Underwood Books) (1- 887424-41-5/STAR08272) HC, 9x12, 176pg $35.00 *************** Pin-ups STARS OF THE MONTH VARGA GIRLS I TPB Vargas: the most familiar of all American pin-up artists. His Varga Girls boosted the morale of our fighting men during WWII. (Collector’s Press) (1-888054-31- X/STAR10371) MATURE READERS TPB, 10½x12½, 32pg, FC $11.95 VARGA GIRLS II TPB A companion to Varga Girls I! Continuing the record of this memorable illustrator, Vargas’s Varga Girls II book includes more provocative pin-ups epitomizing the artist’s style and “patented” airbrush technique. (Collector’s Press) (1-888054-32-8/STAR10562) MATURE READERS SC, 10½ x12¼, 32pg, FC $11.95 *************** HORROR SCI-FI & FANTASY MOVIE POSTERS LIMITED HC Limited to 300 copies, this book contains hundreds of great horror, science-fiction, and fantasy movie posters from early silent films to present day cinema. This collection contains no duplications from Horror Movie Posters! (Bruce Hershenson) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 80pg, FC $50.00 STARS OF THE MONTH HORROR SCI-FI & FANTASY MOVIE POSTERS TPB This trade paperback version contains hundreds of the same great horror, science-fiction, and fantasy movie posters from early silent films to present day cinema. (Bruce Hershenson) (STAR10487) TPB, 80pg $20.00 *************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE MONSTER BOOK TPB by Golden, Bisette, & Sniegoski Starting with Giles’ research into the various monsters and demons our gang has encountered, this volume delves into the folklore that inspired the show’s monsters — their mythological, scientific, cultural, literary, and historical origins. For example, portrayals of vampires themselves have varied from Buffy to Bram Stoker and in countless movies, TV shows, and books in between. The authors examine how vampires are created (figuratively and literally) on this show, including an interview with series creator Joss Whedon. Then they examine the vampire mythology as developed in other pop culture forms. The same presentation applies to werewolves, witches, ghouls, and a range of monsters. (Pocket Books) (0-671-04259-9) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x9, 240pg $15.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO MMPB by Nancy Holder When a normal, smart, well-balanced, student suddenly shoots his family and then himself, Buffy and her gang figure one of the usual suspects — vampires, demons, or witches — must be responsible. But when it seems that everyday stuff like drugs, peer pressure, and thwarted love are to blame, Buffy decides to dig a little deeper just to be sure. (Pocket Books) (0-671-02635-6) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $5.99 SLAYER: THE TOTALLY COOL UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO BUFFY by Keith Topping Slayer provides a complete episode-by-episode guide to the phenomenon that is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. This humorous, but analytical book studies each episode in categories, drawing attention to details that might otherwise be missed by viewers. Popular culture references are explained, and the best examples of “Valley-Speak” are displayed. The “Bitch!” category is filled with remarks so sharp you could shave with them. Whether you’re a seasoned “Slayerette” or a novice, Slayer is the only complete guide to Sunnydale! (Virgin Publishing) (0-7535-04758) (CAUT: 4) PB, 4¼x7, 288pg $7.95 COLLECTING GOLDMINE KISS COLLECTIBLES PRICE GUIDE TPB by Tom Shannon Elaborate makeup and costumes. Sky-high platform boots. Flame belching. Blood spitting. Pyrotechnics. With all of that to offer fans, plus good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll, it’s no wonder KISS is still one of the hottest bands in the world today. And it’s also no surprise KISS is the most collectible musical group, next to Elvis and the Beatles. Goldmine KISS Collectibles Price Guide, featuring 2,000 listings and 500 color photos of the band’s merchandise, is a must-have guide for buyers, sellers, and collectors of KISS memorabilia and music. The book offers detailed listings for every U.S. recording, as well as foreign releases. There are also detailed listings of more than 250 licensed products produced from 1974-1998, from action figures, Beanies and die-cast cars, to Halloween costumes, posters, and videos. (Krause Publications) (0-87341-854-9) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TPB, 8¼x10, 176pg $24.95 PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING COLLECTIBLES TPB by Kristian Pope Professional Wrestling Collectibles covers every known aspect of the wrestling collectibles market for the millions of fans and collectors. It features hundreds of wrestling-related memorabilia including dolls and figures, autographs, Halloween costumes, photographs, posters, and programs, magazines, games, videos, and more — all identified and valued for the first time in one book. From true-blue fans to casual observers, this book is a must-have for every wrestling fan. (Krause Publications) (0- 87341-878-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8¼x10, 160pg $21.95 STAR WARS COLLECTOR’S POCKET COMPANION by Stuart Wells Everything the devoted Star Wars memorabilia collector needs to know in the way of comprehensive listings, accurate item descriptions, and accurate, up-to-date marketplace values — all packaged in a convenient carry-along format suited for pocket or purse at toy and collectibles shows, flea markets, auctions, or ordinary browsing and shopping. Focused primarily on collectibles associated with the original and still-popular Star Wars films, the book also includes collectible items released for the current prequel series. (Krause Publications) (0-87341-889-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x8½, 320pg, PC $14.95 TOMART’S TOYS: A CENTURY OF PLAYTHINGS TPB by Tom Tumbusch Over 400 pages of toys, games, action figures, dolls, trains, and other playthings from a 20th century childhood. Here in one book you’ll find the top-selling and other significant toys of the last hundred years. From the Yellow Kid and Lionel trains to Star Wars and Pokémon, you’ll find color photos followed by over 100,000 value listings. (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) (0-914293-44-3) TPB, 8x11, 400+pg $39.95 COMIC THEMES COMIC BOOK CULTURE: FANBOYS AND TRUE BELIEVERS TPB by Matthew J. Pustz A close inspection of comic-book lovers and their ever-expanding culture! What are super-devoted fans of comic books really like? What draws them together and energizes their zeal? What do the denizens of this pop-culture world have in common? This book provides good answers as it scrutinizes the fans whose profiles can be traced at their conventions, in pages of fanzines, on web sites, in chat rooms, on electronic bulletin boards, and before the racks in comic-book stores. They are a singular breed, and an absorbing interest in comic books (sometimes life-consuming) unites them. This book also shows how the degree of “comics literacy” determines a fan’s place in the culture and how the most sophisticated share the nuanced history of the format. With history, interviews, and textual analysis, Comic Book Culture: Fanboys and True Believers examines the varied reading communities absorbed by the veneration of the comics and demonstrates how each functions in the ever-broadening culture. (University Press of Mississippi) (1-57806-201-2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 244pg $18.00 COMIC STRIPS GRIMMY: THE REVENGE OF GRIMZILLA TPB by Mike Peters It’s time to shake, rattle, and roll! Grimmy is back! And he’s on a rampage… of laughs. Grimmy is the irresistible, devilishly charming, witty, and highly opinionated hero of the enormously popular comic strip, Mother Goose and Grimm. This fantastic book contains an all-new collection of the best “Grimmy” cartoons from the Pulitzer Prize and Reuben Award-winning creator of Mother Goose and Grimm. (St. Martin’s Press) (0-312-87324- 7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7½, 144pg $10.95 OFF THE MARK: A CARTOON COLLECTION by Mark Parisi A cartoon collection showing the slightly skewed humor of Off the Mark. The cartoons are both sweet-natured and devilish at the same time. The cartoons in this book put a refreshingly loopy spin on the things we see everyday… from your favorite icons to your least favorite trends… from commercials to pets to computers. Anyone or anything can pop up in an Off the Mark cartoon… always with hilarious results! (Atlantic Feature Syndicate) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x5, 116pg, b&w $7.95 SPEED BUMP: COLLECTION OF CARTOON SKIDMARKS TPB by Dave Coverly Just like those jarring man-made strips of concrete that force you to slow down with a jolt, the cartoon Speed Bump compels you to change course and laugh at the oddities of life, through the offbeat humor of cartoonist Dave Coverly. Tapeworm cowboys singing “Happy entrails to yoouu.” Time-management clinics open 48 hours a day. Mountaintop gurus sharing the secret of life: “Never sit on the pointy end of a mountain!” These snippets give you a hint of Speed Bump’s nonsensicalness. Speed Bump is sometimes comical, sometimes droll or ironic, but it always delivers the laughs because Coverly takes humor to the edge. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0599-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x8, 144pg $9.95 CULT PERSONALITIES DRINKING WITH BUKOWSKI TPB edited by Daniel Weizmann The 20th century’s greatest poet was a guy from L.A. called Hank, who talked straight, drank hard, faced truth, and exposed beauty and vulnerability like no other in his place and time. Drinking with Bukowski is a celebration of that utterly original voice featuring contributions from everyone — from the women who loved him to the Hollywood cognoscenti who courted him, from writers who admired him and actors who tried to emulate him to the barflies, strippers, gangsters, poets, crazies, and dreamers who knew him. Cover by R. Crumb. (Thunder’s Mouth Press) (1-56025-262-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 288pg $15.95 FANTASY & SCI-FI CALLAHAN’S KEY HC by Spider Robinson The popular Callahan’s series continues! Sooner or later, everything magical or weird seems to end up in Key West. Including Callahan’s bar — now renamed Mary’s Place. After all, its regulars include aliens, talking dogs, ghosts, and sprites, Is it any surprise that this zany bunch of rummies will be called upon to save the universe… again? (Bantam Spectra) (0-553-11163-9) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9¼, 352pg $23.95 CIRCLE AT CENTER TPB by Douglas Niles In the realm of the Seven Circles, harmony has reigned since time immemorial. That is about to change. Disaffected members of all the races are gathering into a force that may spell the doom of the Seven Circles. Strangers to brutality and warfare, the inhabitants need a champion who can teach them to defend themselves. For this, they recruit warriors from a world where only the strong survive. A primitive world where life lasts only as long as you can fight for it… a world called Earth. (ACE) (0-441-00728-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5¼x8¼, 400pg $13.00 CONAN THE VALIANT MMPB by Roland Green Under the orders of Lord Misrak, deadly spymaster of King Yildiz of Turan, Conan of Cimmeria journeys into the rugged Ibars Mountains in the company of Illyana, a sorceress who carries one of the legendary Jewels of Kurag, and her female bodyguard Raihna, as deadly as she is beautiful. His mission is to recover the second Jewel from the necromancer called Master Eremius, who plots to use its power to rule the world with his demon-spawned army. The price of failure is death; the price of success could be worse — for whoever holds both Jewels together will be master of the power that sank Atlantis, and court intrigues and old feuds ride with Conan as unseen companions. (Tor Books) (0- 812-50082-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $5.99 DEVIL’S BROOD MMPB by David Jacobs A new novel of classic terror based on the Universal monsters! The Bride of Frankenstein is resurrected… The Werewolf of London bequeaths his legacy on the unsuspecting… Dracula creates a new creature of destruction… Voodoo drums beat and Frankenstein’s Monster stirs. Now, as the forces of darkness draw together, mankind is about to discover the true meaning of underworld… and that this summer, fear is Universal. (Berkley Boulevard) (0-425-17365-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 GNARL! TPB by Rudy Rucker Though he is also a mathematician, computer scientist, and essayist, Rudy Rucker is best known for his ground-breaking science fiction. The companion volume to Seek!, Rucker’s selected nonfiction, Gnarl! Brings together three dozen of the writer’s best science-fiction short stories. His first major story collection in 17 years, the volume includes a number of previously unanthologized stories, including tales co-written with Marc Laidlaw, Paul Di Filippo, and Bruce Sterling. Classics such as “The Fifty-Seventh Franz Kafka,” a timely meditation on the paradoxes of cloning, are side by side with works of pseudomemoir like “The Indian Rope Trick Explained.” The Rucker formula — cutting-edge physics, a wild but perversely logical imagination, and a decidedly punk attitude — illuminates this new collection. (Publishers Group West) (1-56858-158-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 400pg $17.00 KING KELSON’S BRIDE HC by Katherine Kurtz Here is the long-awaited conclusion to Katherine Kurtz’s most popular and enduring work — the New York Times best-selling Deryni series — in which political power meets its match in the power of magic. The epic history of Kurtz’s imaginary kingdom has held readers spellbound for decades — ending seven years ago with the tantalizing question: who will the king marry? (ACE) (0-441-00732-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 384pg $22.95 LT. LEARY COMMANDING HC by David Drake Lieutenant Daniel Leary of the Republic of Cinnabar Navy commands the corvette Princess Cecile; his friend Signals Officer Adele Mundy has the latest in spy apparatus and the skill to prowl the most tightly guarded database. All they lack are enemies, and fate is about to supply those in abundance! They and their crack crew must battle bureaucrats and traitors, the winds of a barren desert and the strains of a voyage never before attempted. Action, color, and heroics merge with the gritty realities of war and politics in a story that never slows down. Indeed, how could it slow down, with Lt. Leary, Commanding? (Pocket Books) (0-671-57875-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 416pg $24.00 MAD MERLIN HC by J. Robert King This is Merlin’s story. Set against oft-told legends, this tale unlocks the secrets of the magician’s past and the reason for his supernatural powers and his pivotal role in the destiny of both men and gods. As Merlin unlocks Arthur’s potential, he unlocks his own as well, discovering his previous identity as the great god Jove who was brought down by Wotan and who is destined to be brought down by the new god of the Holy Grail by the blade of the Sword of the Spirit Excalibur. As the tale unfolds, Merlin comes to understand his true self and embraces the inevitability of the fall of the gods and the end of magic in the realm of men. (St. Martin’s Press) (0-312-86963-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5½x8¼, 304pg $23.95 MONSTER MEN HC by Edgar Rice Burroughs Warehouse find! This is the first Canaveral Press edition, from 1962, with all-new illustrations. Commonly priced at $35.00 or more in the out-of-print market! Jacket and seven plates illustrated by Mahlon Blaine. A brilliant but mad professor produces malformed, synthetic life on a Java Sea island. An ERB classic! Mint, uncirculated copies! (Bud Plant) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 188pg $17.50 MORTALIS HC by R. A. Salvatore At last, the demon dactyl is gone, its dark sorceries shattered by the gemstone magic wielded by the woman known as Pony. But a new horror assails the land of Corona — a deadly plague that even Pony’s supreme magical abilities cannot heal. Now Pony must undertake a pilgrimage that will test her powers — and her faith — as they have never been tested before. Watchful eyes follow her. They are the eyes of the elves, who have stolen something precious from her and keep it for their own mysterious purposes. And the eyes of the man she hates above all else — who would desire nothing more than to destroy her utterly. (Del Rey) (0-345-43039-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6¼x9¼, 464pg $25.95 SILVER WOLF, BLACK FALCON HC by Dennis L. McKiernan This epic takes you back to Mithgar in a time of great peril — as an Elf and an Impossible Child try to save this ravaged land from a doom long ago prophesied. (ROC) (0-451-45786-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 496pg $23.95 VLAD TAPES MMPB by Fred Saberhagen Once again the new biographer of Count Dracula — Vlad Tapes to some — picks up the thread of the Count’s adventures. Book I: As an old friend of the family, Dracula is faced with a nest of evil vampires — evil enough, as the Count can attest, to make a vampire shudder. Book II: Five hundred years ago their paths first crossed. He possessed her totally, not quite against her will. Until she fled. And was captured. And was punished. And is fleeing still. Was it a love affair for the ages? Or a living horror that has loosed the bonds of time? (Baen) (0-671-57878-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 448pg $6.99 FICTION BLOOD DANCE LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HC by Joe R. Lansdale Joe R. Lansdale has said that without Blood Dance there wouldn’t have been The Magic Wagon. Now’s your chance to read this stepping stone to that masterpiece, a wild actioner tinged with mysticism, and a damned fine read in its own right. Fully cloth-bound, smyth-sewn to last, the Subterranean Press edition of Blood Dance features over a dozen full-page interior illustrations by artist Mark A. Nelson. Limited to 1,000 copies. (Subterranean Press) (1-892284-66-9) (CAUT: 4) HC $40.00 BOTTOMS LIMITED SIGNED & NUMBERED HC by Joe R. Lansdale The Bottoms may well be Joe R. Lansdale’s best novel yet, at home on that small shelf with coming-of-age horrific classics like Stephen King’s Stand By Me, and It, Robert R. McCammon’s Boy’s Life, or Dan Simmons’s Summer of Night. Inspired by his novella “Mad Dog Summer” — but taken in a very different direction — this promises to be a book to be read again and again. Limited to only 400 copies. (Subterranean Press) (1- 892284-60-X) (CAUT: 4) HC $150.00 JAMES BOND: DOUBLE SHOT HC by Raymond Benson “Meeting your double means certain death.” Is this bizarre warning inside a fortune cookie the catalyst for a series of unsettling events that could push an impaired James Bond close to the edge of madness? The intricately organized criminal conspiracy called the Union has vowed its revenge on the man who thwarted its last coup. Now, the Union’s mysterious leader sets out to destroy James Bond’s reputation and sanity by luring the agent into a dangerous alliance of deceit and treason with a Spanish militant intent on reclaiming Gibraltar. Officially on medical leave, 007 pursues clues that he believes might lead him to the Union’s inner circle. His search takes him from the seedy underbelly of London’s Soho to the souks of Tangier; from a terrorist training camp in Morocco to a bullring in Spain; and from the clutches of a murderous Spanish beauty to a volatile summit conference on the Rock of Gibraltar. Each step brings him closer to the truth about the Union’s elaborate, audacious plot to destroy both SIS and its best agent: James Bond. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-399-14614-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 272pg $23.95 JAMES BOND IN HIGH TIME TO KILL MMPB by Raymond Benson A microdot containing the most important military secret of the century has been stolen. A lethal crime syndicate known as the Union has claimed responsibility. But when the Union’s airborne courier crashes on Kangchenjunga, one of the world’s highest and most treacherous mountains, 007 and an expert team of international climbers begin the perilous ascent of the Himalayan peak to retrieve it. With a sniper in their midst and with the brutal forces of nature against them, James Bond and his men begin a dizzying, cliff- hanging journey along the icy slopes of a frozen hell. (JOVE) (0-515-12833-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 RATZ ARE NICE (PSP) TPB by Lawrence Ytzhak Braithwaite This book is a white-hot explosion of oi/punk rhythms telling the story of a volatile combination of skinhead cultures existing in uneasy balance on Vancouver’s meaner streets. Ethnicity and sexuality blur, neo-fascism and Nazism overlap with street punk and rude-boy culture, and Edison, a black skinhead relates, in startlingly challenging phrases and visceral imagery, the interconnected stories of Quex and Sparker, the leaders of two rival crews, the deadly and dangerous Prochain and a vulnerable young freshcut, Elie, who connects them all. (Alycon Publications) (1-55583-554-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB $11.95 GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER 40,000: SPACE WOLF MMPB by William King In the grim future of Warhammer 40,000, the Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes are humanity’s last hope. On the planet Fenris, young Ragnar is chosen to be inducted into the noble yet savage Space Wolves chapter. But with his ancient primal instincts unleashed by the implanting of the sacred Canis Helix, Ragnar must learn to control the beast within and fight for the greater good of the pack! (Pocket Books) (0-671-78399-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 HOW-TO CARTOONING FOR THE BEGINNER TPB by Christopher Hart Aspiring cartoonists of all ages can begin drawing a repertoire of characters from the moment they follow the wide-ranging yet simplified lessons that fill these instructive pages, written and illustrated by an all-time best-selling artist/teacher. This complete course, covering both comic strip and animation techniques, begins with lessons on basic cartoon body shapes and facial features. Included are helpful comparisons between the real versus the cartoon head, a smile chart, and various ways to draw the most popular and expressive cartoon eyes and mouths. Next, lots of typical body poses, how to draw action lines, slow/fast movement, cartoon hands, fun hair and clothing styles, backgrounds, and cute cartoon pets. Excellent directions also focus on helping beginners to find and develop their own cartoon style. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-0586- 0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8½x11, 144pg, PC $19.95 HOW TO DRAW BATMAN & THE DC COMICS SUPER-HEROES Now, learning to draw all the DC Comics super-heroes is easier than ever with this one- volume collection of the fabulous DC Comics How to Draw titles! Everyone’s favorite DC Comics figures — friend and foe alike — are represented, with clear, step-by-step instructions and full-color illustrations. (Walter Foster) (1-56010-479-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg $14.95 HOW TO DRAW GREAT-LOOKING COMIC BOOK WOMEN TPB by Christopher Hart Curvaceous women, a top subject sought by comic book publishers, are the focus of this eye-popping instructional that shows aspiring cartoonists exactly how to master drawing a bevy of fabulous females. From basic anatomy, musculature, body positions, and action poses to facial expressions, hairstyles, and costumes, this truly invaluable and unique resource covers in great detail every aspect of depicting great-looking women for comic books. The book also shows how to handle perspective and compose art specifically for comic book panels. In addition to chapters offering effective drawing lessons are sections on tricks of the trade, lists of comic book publishers and their submissions addresses, and interviews with industry professionals Bobby Chase of Marvel Comics and Renae Geerlings of Top Cow, who provide insiders’ views of the business and give tips on how newcomers can land their first jobs in the field. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230- 2394-X) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8½x11, 160pg, PC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW COMIC BOOK HEROES & VILLAINS by Christopher Hart Learn the basics of comic book figure drawing with this easy-to-follow "how-to" book. Illustrated throughout. (0-8230-2245-5/STAR01276) TPB, 8x11, 144pg $18.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A GETTING INTO THE BUSINESS OF COMICS TPB by Lurene Haines Here's a popular business guide for aspiring comics professionals. Getting into the Business of Comics is a broad guide to the specific business practices and techniques used by comics professionals. Ten detailed chapters deal with all the important aspects of getting into comics and professional conduct. Included are more than 40 interviews with comics pros. (Watson Guptill) (0-8230-0547-X) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 192pg $18.95 O/A WRITER'S GUIDE TO THE BUSINESS OF COMICS TPB by Lurene Haines For an insider's view of creating comics, look no further than Lurene Haines, whose latest book focuses on what aspiring comics writers should know about the industry. Backed by interviews with more than 40 comics pros, Haines outlines such topics as professional training, comic strip structure, legal practices, contracts, and business & legal forms. Lists of publishers and contacts and a guide to self-publishing round out this highly informational work from the knowledgeable author of The Business of Comics. (0-8230- 5877-8) (Watson Guptill) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 7x10, 192pg $16.95 *************** MOVIES CHARLIE CHAN FILM ENCYCLOPEDIA HC by Howard M. Berlin This encyclopedia contains over 1,900 entries for characters, actors, crew members, plot devices, and facts, as well as film summaries and Charlie’s famous aphorisms. Photographs accompany the text, and the entries are arranged alphabetically for easy reference and access. Practically anything a fan of these films might want to know is thoroughly analyzed here. Library binding. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0709-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 400pg $55.00 CHICKEN RUN: HATCHING THE MOVIE HC by Brian Sibley Here’s the complete story of the making of the Chicken Run epic adventure. This book takes readers inside England’s magical Aardman animation studio, where animators make movies (at a rate of four seconds per day) out of bits of clay, metal, paper, and wood. Based on extensive interviews with acclaimed directors Nick Park and Peter Lord and their gifted team of stop-action animation artists, and reproducing a wealth of visual material, the book is the next best thing to spending every day for three years building and playing with model chickens! (Abrams) (0-8109-4124-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x9¼, 192pg, FC $35.00 CHICKEN RUN CLASSIC EDITION HC Ginger, Rocky, Bunty, Babs, Fowler, Mac – these chickens are up to something! This humorous retelling, illustrated with actual photography from the film gives a closer look at life on the Tweety farm. All of the action from the film is captured here in full-color and accompanied by a Grade A narrative. (Penguin Putnam) (0-525-46420-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 56pg, FC…………..$6.99 CHICKEN RUN: FARM-FRESH, GRADE-A, EXTRA LARGE FUN BOOK Life on the Tweedy’s farm may not be all fun and games for the chickens, but in this tongue-in-beak look at life in Hut 17 it is. Filled with character dossiers, pages from Rocky and Ginger’s journals, sneak peeks at Tweedy’s chicken recipes, Bab’s knitting tips, and Rocky’s guide to getting chicks. Illustrated in full-color. (Penguin Putnam) (0- 14-130878-8) (CAUT: 4) PB, 8x10, 48pg, FC $7.99 CHICKEN PIES FOR THE SOUL This tongue-in-cheek spoof of the best selling Chicken Soup book features characters from the film Chicken Run telling humorously inspirational stories of triumph and tribulation. From Mrs. Tweedy’s brilliant pie scheme, to Fowler’s stories of his days in the Royal Air Force, and Rocky’s dramatic tale of his escape from the circus. (Penguin Putnam) (0-14-130877-X) (CAUT: 4) PB, 5¾x8¾, 96pg $6.99 JOHN WOO: THE FILMS HC by Kenneth E. Hall Film director John Woo achieved international recognition with such boldly crafted, symbolically textured action films as The Killer (1989) and Hard-Boiled (1992). With the recent American hits Broken Arrow (1996) and Face/Off (1997), Woo has become even more noted for his excitingly choreographed, highly kinetic action films. This book analyzes the films and career of the director from his early days in Hong Kong to his current work in Hollywood. Individual chapters are devoted to his works. This book also examines Woo as a cross-cultural artist who draws upon both Asian and Western influences. His status as an “action” director, his influence on other filmmakers, and his use of symbolic material are discussed. Library binding. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0- 7864-0619-4) (CAUT: 4) HC, 240pg $45.00 MIKE NELSON’S MOVIE MEGACHEESE by Michael J. Nelson Mike Nelson watched bad movies for a full decade as a key creative force behind the Peabody Award-winning TV series, Mystery Science Theater 3000. Now this screen- scarred veteran turns his gaze to less obscure pop-cultural fare with a hilarious collection of reviews, essays, and observations about cheesy movies and TV shows. He takes us on visits to unsung show-biz families like Culkin, Baldwin, and Estevez; uncovers an ancient quatrain in which Nostradamus foretells the coming of David Hasselhoff; makes the case for the Cartoon Network and the Three Stooges; skewers all kinds of movies, from The Bridges of Madison County to The Blair Witch Project; and delivers the winning combination of erudite wit and shameless clowning that powered the MST3K comedy room for 10 years and turned the “cowtown puppet show” into a national sensation. (Harper Collins) (0-380-81467-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5¼x8, 288pg $15.00 POVERTY ROW HORRORS TPB Monogram, PRC, and Republic Horror Films of the Forties by Tom Weaver Poverty row horror films were usually inexpensively (some would say cheaply) produced with writing that ranged from bad to atrocious. Yet these movies with their all-star horror casts (Carradine, Lugosi, Karloff, et al.) and their ape men, mad monsters, devil bats, and white zombies still have a loyal audience 50 years after their release. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0798-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 392pg $25.00 RETURN OF THE B SCIENCE-FICTION & HORROR HEROES TPB by Tom Weaver This classic volume represents the union of two previous volumes: Interviews with B Science-Fiction and Horror Movie Makers and Science-Fiction Stars and Horror Heroes. Together at last, this combined collection of interviews offers a candid and delightful perspective on the movies that still make audiences squeal with fear, and occasionally, howl with laughter. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0755-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 887pg $30.00 SIXTH SENSE YOUNG READERS MOVIE NOVELIZATION In this chilling psychological thriller, 9-year-old Cole Sear is haunted by a dark secret: he is visited by ghosts. A reluctant channel, Cole is frightened by visitations from those with unresolved problems who appear from the shadows. Confused by his paranormal powers, Cole is too young to understand his purpose and too afraid to tell anyone about his anguish, except child psychologist Dr. Malcolm Crowe. As Dr. Crowe tries to uncover the ominous truth about Cole’s supernatural abilities, the consequences for client and therapist are a jolt that awakens them both to something harrowing and unexplainable. (Scholastic) (0-439-20163-2) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 4x6¾, 208pg $5.99 POKÉMON BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR PRICE GUIDE A new Beckett book covering the Pokémon phenomenon! This fantastic book includes: special price guides and checklists; coverage of all 151 monsters; trading-card game reviews; merchandise and cartoon reviews; video game tips and tricks; Pokémon comic books; collectible toys; foreign-language cards; Pokémon tournament listings; web site reviews; counterfeit detection tips; information on the new Neo series and Base Set 2 cards; and much more! (Beckett Publications) (1-887432-96-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, FC $9.95 POP CULTURE GLAMOUR GIRLS: THE ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA TPB by Steve Sullivan Here are the women who, over the past century, have captivated our imaginations, fueled our libidos, and won our eternal love. Now these luscious ladies are all in one extraordinary volume. Glamour Girls encompasses the world’s most sensual goddesses from the Gay 90s of Lillian Russell through Clara Bow’s Roaring 20s and Rita Hayworth’s WWII years, on into the Swinging 60s of Raquel Welch and up to the hottest beauties at the brink of the new millennium. Actresses, figure and fashion models, performers, cult queens, porn stars, news anchors — more than 1,500 women from every field of entertainment are covered with incisive profiles and hundreds of rare photos. (St. Martin’s Press) (0312206518) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE READERS TPB, 9x7 $21.95 KID STUFF: GREAT TOYS FROM OUR CHILDHOOD by David Hoffman Have you ever wondered if Barbie had a last name? (It’s Roberts.) Who invented Lincoln Logs? (John L. Wright, son of Frank Lloyd Wright.) Why a Wiffle Ball has holes? (So you can throw a curve without throwing out your arm.) What makes a Mexican Jumpin Bean jump? (There’s an actual quarter-inch caterpillar trapped inside.) Filled with a host of curious facts and little-known anecdotes about the creation and evolution of over 40 timeless toys and games, Kid Stuff is a celebration of classic playthings. Showcasing dozens of childhood favorites that are still popular today, this volume takes readers back to a carefree time when whoopee cushions and sneezing powder were the funniest jokes in the world, the Magic 8 Ball and Etch-A-Sketch were mysterious, and freedom was the open sidewalk and a candy apple-red Roadmaster tricycle. Pairing colorful new photographs with playful memorabilia, this delightful book makes it clear why these classic toys and games live on — both in our memories and on the shelves. (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-1162-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x8, 108pg, FC $15.95 STAR TREK DELTA QUADRANT: THE UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO VOYAGER by David McIntee No one can avoid noticing the way Star Trek has gripped the imagination of more than one generation. From it a worldwide phenomenon of “Trekkies” has evolved. Voyager is the latest stage in the Star Trek chronicle, and it is hugely successful. Delta Quadrant is unique, as it is the first Voyager episode guide to be published. This comprehensive book is the essential companion to every Star Trek: Voyager viewer. It examines each episode in detail, explaining technical terms and drawing the reader’s attention to puzzles and inconsistencies. The highlights of each episode are discussed, and the author provides a commentary that is authoritative and informed, yet simultaneously witty and opinionated. Includes a “Behind-the-Scenes” section, which gives a rare insider’s perspective. A must for every Star Trek fan! (Virgin Publishing) (0-7535-04367) (CAUT: 4) PB, 288pg $7.95 STAR TREK #91: NEW EARTH BOOK 3: ROUGH TRAILS MMPB by Diane Carey The Starship Enterprise has embarked on its most ambitious assignment yet: to lead a courageous band of settlers to a far-off planet, to defend the fragile young colony from alien invasion, and to unravel the enigmatic riddles of the unforgiving planet. (Pocket Books) (0-671-03600-9) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.50 STAR TREK #92: NEW EARTH BOOK 4: FLAMING ARROW MMPB by Diane Carey Having survived countless hardships and natural disasters, the stubborn colonists of Belle Terre are now besieged by the alien Kauld, who are intent on claiming the planet’s unique resources for their own. (Pocket Books) (0-671-78562-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 336pg $6.50 STAR TREK: PRESERVER HC by Willian Shatner Captain Kirk is left with no choice but to surrender to his greatest enemy: himself. Yet here is an even greater force that threatens Captain Kirk, his evil mirror-universe duplicate, and the universes they both call home. Because after a billion years, the Preservers have returned with a host of dark plans, and they are determined to let nothing — not even the Federation — stand in their way. Packed with mystery, action, legend, danger, nightmarish landscapes, and inspiring magic beyond the bounds of our universe, William Shatner’s Star Trek: Preserver brings the excitement of Star Trek fiction to dazzling new heights. (Pocket Books) (0-671-02125-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5½x8½, 384pg $23.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS NEW JEDI ORDER: VECTOR PRIME MMPB by R. A. Salvatore First time in paperback! Twenty-one years have passed since the heroes of the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, breaking the power of the Emperor. Since then, the New Republic has struggled to maintain peace and prosperity among the peoples of the galaxy. But unrest has begun to spread and threatens to destroy the Republic’s tenuous reign. Then a new threat surfaces from beyond the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim — an enemy bearing weapons and technology unlike anything ever seen. Suddenly, Luke Skywalker, his wife Mara, Han Solo, Leia Organa Solo, and Chewbacca — along with the Solo children — are thrust again into battle, to defend the freedom so many have fought and died for. But his time, the power of the Force itself may not be enough! (Del Rey) (0-345-42845-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 416pg $7.50 STRANGE SCIENCE HEART OF THE TAROT TPB by Echols, Mueller, & Thompson Among the thousands of ways to read the Tarot deck, none is easier or more insightful than the Tarot Challenges layout. Based on the classic Celtic Cross formation, Tarot Challenge uses the two-card heart of the Tarot to give you the information you need to make the right life decisions every day in just a matter of minutes! Perfect for the beginner or the Tarot expert in need of a quick, accurate reading, this book includes information on the significance of each card, the best way to interpret the symbols, and the kinds of questions that will yield the most insightful readings, as well as a complete set of sample readings. No matter how busy or overwhelmed you become, this new layout is specifically designed to help you maintain your personal journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. (Harper Collins) (0-380-80900-1) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 320pg $13.00 SUPER-HEROES SABLE HC by Mike Grell Jon Sable had a life based in paradise. Giving up the safari scene for the steady work of a game warden in Africa, it all abruptly ended in a torrent of flames and bullets when poachers extract their revenge, killing his wife and child, leaving him for dead. But Jon survived, like a wounded animal in search of vengeance. Having been expelled from his beloved Africa for work as just another soulless mercenary in the war-torn revolutionary African nations, Sable finds his way to New York, and a new life as — of all things — a best-selling children’s book author. Only he discovers that the darkness within still threatens his return to his place in civilized society… and an enemy from the past with an old score to settle is out to kill him. The savage within Sable re-emerges… and forces him to return to the Dark Continent. (Forge Books) (0-312-84872-2) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5½x8¼, 352pg $24.95 SPIDER-MAN: EMERALD MYSTERY MMPB by Dean Wesley Smith The Jewels of Cyttorak are magic artifacts that hold tremendous power, but the X-Men managed to shatter one of the jewels. A fragment has been transported to New York, and now normal citizens are running amok. And Spider-Man has traced the madness to the villain known as “The Jewel.” (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-425-17037-3) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #8 (Aug99) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 X-MEN / AVENGERS: GAMMA QUEST TRILOGY BOOK 3 MMPB by Greg Cox The greatest super-teams ever assembled: the X-Men — mutant protectors of a world that fears and hates them — and the Avengers — Earth’s mightiest heroes. Now they have joined forces with the incredible Hulk against the deadly Leader, having traced him to his base on the moon. Can the combined might of Marvel’s best super-teams defeat the ultimate mastermind? (0-425-17038-1) (Berkley Boulevard) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #6 (Jun99) MMPB, 224pg $6.99 TUBE A CRITICAL HISTORY OF DOCTOR WHO ON TELEVISION HC by John Kenneth Muir Since its inception in November 1963, the British science-fiction television series Doctor Who has exerted an enormous impact on the world of science fiction, having dealt with continuing characters, adult genre principles, and futuristic philosophies. Critical and historical examinations of the ideas, philosophies, conceits, and morals put forth in the Doctor Who series are provided here. Also analyzed are thematic concepts, genre antecedents, the overall cinematography, and the special effects of the long-running cult favorite. The various incarnations of Doctor Who, including television, stage, film radio, and spin-offs are discussed. In addition, this book provides an extensive listing of print, Internet, and fan club resources for Doctor Who. Library binding. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0442-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 504pg $65.00 DOCTOR WHO: THE FALL OF YQUATINE MMPB by Nick Walters The year is 4991. The Tardis is dead, and Compassion is evolving into a sentient replacement for it. To avoid the Timelords, the Doctor decides to fit Compassion with a Randomiser, and the only place he can get the components from is the planet Yquatine. It is while he is there that the city comes under a devastating chemical attack, forcing the inhabitants to evacuate and separating the Doctor, Fitz, and Compassion. (BBC Books) (0-563-555947) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 DOCTOR WHO: COLDHEART MMPB by Trevor Baxendale The Doctor materializes underground, where he and his companions are led to safety by a humanoid character, who explains that this is the planet Eskon. On this blisteringly hot desert world, water is the most precious commodity, sourced from subterranean ice- mines. The Doctor deduces that the genetic malfunctions began around the same time as the Eskonians had to start digging deeper and deeper for their water supplies. The Doctor will only find out how the water is infected by descending into the underground ice lake, from which only one man has ever emerged alive. (BBC Books) (0-563-555955) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 RED DWARF VIII: THE OFFICIAL BOOK HC introduced by Doug Naylor Illustrated in full color throughout with many never-before-seen photographs, storyboards, and sketches, Red Dwarf VIII is the official fans companion to not just the last series, but also to the world of Red Dwarf, featuring all eight scripts, including scenes cut from final transmission, each introduced and annotated by co-creator and writer Doug Naylor. To give fans a genuine insight into the making of the show, Doug also talks for the first time in great detail about the creation of Series VIII in an extensive, overall introduction to the book. This lavish, official tie-in to the eight series of Britain’s television cult of the decade is a must-have for Red Dwarf fans everywhere keen to get behind the scenes of their favorite show. (Virgin) (1-85227-8722) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8½x11¾, 192pg $19.95 RED DWARF PROGRAMME GUIDE 3RD REVISED EDITION by Chris Howarth & Steve Lyons This latest edition is completely updated to include details of the recent eighth season, along with new photographs, news of the forthcoming movie, and totally revised information throughout all sections of the book. In addition to a guide to all the episodes, the Red Dwarf Programme Guide contains background information, a “Crew Roster” describing the life history of all characters (including Kochanski), a comprehensive “database” detailing all terms and aspects of Red Dwarf existence and extra information on spin-off products and merchandise. This up-to-date reference guide contains everything you could possibly want to know about Red Dwarf and its crew members as they try to make their way back to Earth. (Virgin) (0-7535-04022) (CAUT: 4) PB, 352pg $7.95 SID & MARTY KROFFT: A CRITICAL STUDY OF SATURDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S TELEVISION 1969-1993 HC by Hal Erickson A history of the Kroffts’ pre-television career is followed by discussions of their 11 Saturday morning shows, including H.R. Pufnstuf, Lidsville, and Land of the Lost. Complete cast and credit information is then offered, as are details of the H.R. Pufnstuf feature film, the brothers’ other television work, and their short-lived indoor theme park. (McFarland & Co., Inc.) (0-7864-0518-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 303pg $48.50 XENA SINS OF THE PAST SCRIPT So you thought you had every script so far — Not! Xena’s premiere episode (1995) is right here as she meets Gabrielle and so begins the path of redemption — clad with episodic photo you’ve never before seen! (Creation Entertainment) (XE-SCR30) (CAUT: 4) Script $15.00 ORIGINAL X-FILES SHOOTING SCRIPTS These officially licensed shooting scripts from Seasons One through Six are attractively bound and protected with a high-quality cover (cover design may vary.) Chose from “Small Potatoes” (Episode #4x20 — Original Air Date: 04/20/97); “Kill Switch” (Episode #5x12 — Original Air Date 02/22/98); and “Bad Blood” (Episode #5x12 — Original Air Date 02/22/98). (M.V.P.) (CAUT: 4) SMALL POTATOES—Script $19.95 KILL SWITCH—Script $19.95 BAD BLOOD—Script $19.95 CALENDARS SECTION ANIMATION, COMICS, & CARTOONS BETTY BOOP 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR She’ll be turning 71 in the year 2001, and Betty Boop is still going strong! She’s a real star so let her shine brightly on your wall in this new 16-month calendar! This comic legend has never looked better! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3228-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 CLASSIC COMICS BY HARVEY 2001 WALL CALENDAR From Richie Rich to Casper the Friendly Ghost — all your favorite classic characters from the Golden Age of comics are here in this awesome wall calendar! Don’t miss out, they don’t make em’ like they used to! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2898-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $11.99 CURIOUS GEORGE 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR More than 12 million copies were sold of his seven books, so one would have to say that our little monkey pal, Curious George, is a popular chimp! Celebrate the kid in all of us with this 16-month calendar that depicts Curious George at his most colorful and festive best with fill-color pictures along with every month. It’s always a party with Curious George around! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3234-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 HELLO KITTY 2001 WALL CALENDAR For the first time ever, Hello Kitty is available in a trade calendar. Since she first appeared in 1974, Sanrio’s well-loved, adorable character has gone on to steal the hearts of children, teens, and adults alike. Fans will not be able to resist this delightful calendar, which includes 50 color stickers to mark special days, as well as a 12” x 12” tear-out, full-color poster. (Abrams) (0-8109-7929-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $9.95 NASCAR RACER’S 2001 WALL CALENDAR NASCAR — today’s hottest spectator sport — now has its own children’s TV series on the Fox Kids Network and here is the calendar for NASCAR Racers! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2862-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 RUBES 2001 DAILY CALENDAR Enjoy a laugh a day from the popular cartoonist Leigh Rubin. His cartoon runs daily in 400 newspapers, so catch all the giggles, chuckles, and snickers all in one daily calendar. (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3410-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5¼, b&w $10.99 RUGRATS 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Will the potty ever stop? Enjoy the new art style in this 16-month calendar of Tommy Pickles, Angelica, Chuckie, and the rest of the Rugrats gang! (Landmark Calendars) (0- 7688-3246-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 WALLACE & GROMIT AT THE MOVIES 2001 WALL CALENDAR Oscar-winning claymation characters Wallace & Gromit and their mischievous cohorts go Hollywood! This calendar contains stills from Wallace & Gromit’s lesser-known, but most important, film and screen appearances, including parodies of The Sound of Music, The Great Escape, and the unforgettable King Kong. (Portal Publications) (0-7371-1040- 6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE 2001 WALL CALENDAR Somehow the wild monsters of Where the Wild Things Are just aren’t that scary. In fact, they are fun and entertaining! Children and adults alike will enjoy the colorful artwork of this classic calendar. (Entertainment Calendars) (1-58774-010-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 ZITS 2001 WALL CALENDAR Each month in this calendar contains a full-color Sunday strip, as well as an accompanying daily strip. The humor of Jerry Scott’s award-winning writing and the rich art of Pulitzer Prize-winner Jim Borgman will keep readers entertained month after month. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0701-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 13x10¾, FC $10.99 Comic Book Heroes BATMAN: VILLAINS OF GOTHAM CITY 2001 WALL CALENDAR A super-hero without super powers, Batman fights crime with athleticism, intelligence, and high-tech vehicles and gadgetry. Since his comic book debut in 1939, Batman has battled against such dastardly villains as Joker, Penguin, Catwoman, Two Face, and Riddler. Classic and modern comic book images show this rouge’s gallery up to no good in Gotham City. (Cedo Publishing) (0-7683-3713-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 BATMAN BEYOND 2001 CALENDARS & STUDENT PLANNER The future of crime fighting is here! In the 21st century, the sleek megalopolis of Gotham City has a new generation of villains, and the aging Bruce Wayne is training a successor to combat them — a younger Batman with greater technology at his disposal. Action scenes from the hit animated series Batman Beyond will keep fans in touch with the adventures of the new Dark Knight. Choose from the Batman Beyond wall calendar, 17- month locker calendar, or student planner. (Cedo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) WALL (0-7683-3719-4)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 LOCKER (0-7683-3902-2)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.95 PLANNER (0-7683-3891-3)—Calendar, 7x9 $10.95 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Introduced in 1938, Superman is one of the most recognized fictional characters in the world! Now, the Man of Steel lives on in the pages of this awesome, full-color 16-month calendar. (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2857-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 SUPERMAN: CRIMINALS IN METROPOLIS 2001 WALL CALENDAR Superman is the original super-hero and an American icon. Using his superhuman powers, the Man of Steel keeps Metropolis and the rest of the world safe from the evil plots and mischief-making of Metallo; The Prankster; Toyman; Mr. Mxyztplk; and the ultimate bad guy, Lex Luthor. Classic and modern comic book images showcase the menaces of Metropolis. (Cedo Publishing) (0-7683-3828-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 WONDER WOMAN 2001 WALL CALENDAR An inspiration to women everywhere, she is Wonder Woman, greatest of all the Amazons! Aided by her lightning-swift invisible plane and of course, her magic bracelets, she fights evil wherever it strikes. Join this fearless super-hero on her quest to save the world! (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-2766-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 Cartoon Network POWERPUFF GIRLS 2001 16-MONTH CALENDAR Here come the pint-sized preschool powerhouses saving the world before bedtime in their very own 16-month calendar! The Powerpuff Girls are here to save your year… from boredom! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2864-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 SCOOBY-DOO 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR The top dog, Scooby-Doo, is presented in this full-color, 16-month wall calendar to hang up on your wall just in case you missed any of the shows aired 23 times a week on Cartoon Network! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3247-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 Dilbert DILBERT 2001 WALL CALENDAR Besides monthly original scenes based on favorite Dilbert comic strips, this year’s calendar includes 100 free stickers. Also available is the Dibert Mini Wall Calendar. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0707-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.99 DILBERT 2001 DAY-TO-DAY CALENDAR This popular calendar gives you a full year of Dilbert strips at your fingertips, including an eight-panel Sunday strip each week. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-8362-8947-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5¼, b&w $10.99 DILBERT 2001 DESK CALENDAR Featuring a full-color Dilbert Sunday comic strip each week, this functional weekly calendar makes those boring meetings almost bearable. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407- 0709-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 7x11¾, FC $10.99 Disney DINOSAUR 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Get ready for the new feature film, Dinosaur, with this awesome calendar that features photo-realistic computer-generated images and backgrounds from the movie! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2865-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 DISNEY’S PHOTOMOSAICS 2001 WALL CALENDAR See favorite Disney characters cast in a new and exciting light. With the remarkable Photomosaics technique, computer art is created from thousands of small images — called tiles — that are blended together to form a larger picture. This cutting-edge graphics technology is used to reconceive beloved Disney characters and scenes including Bambi and the budding romance of the Lady and the Tramp, and 10 more memorable scences. (Golden Turtle Press) (1-55811-949-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 DISNEYANA 2001 DESK CALENDAR Among the hottest and most sought-after items within the revived collecting craze are Disney memorabilia, or Disneyana. This calendar spotlights one or several classic Disney items on each weekly spread and provides interesting information about each. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0703-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 7x9, FC $12.99 MICKEY & FRIENDS: PRECIOUS PALS 2001 WALL CALENDAR Join the most recognizable characters in the world — Pluto, Donald Duck, Minnie, and of course, Mickey — in this fun-filled and colorful calendar! (Landmark Calendars) (0- 7688-3241-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 MICKEY MOUSE FAVORITE STORIES 2001 DAILY CALENDAR The spirit of Mickey Mouse is going strong! This calendar features unlimited fun for collectors and kids, everyday! Includes full-color classic cartoon images and information. (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3311-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6¼x5¼, FC $11.99 The Far Side THE FAR SIDE GALLERY 2001 WALL CALENDAR For 15 years, only the best Far Side cartoons have made the cut for The Far Side Wall Calendar. Fifteen years — 196 cartoons total. Now, consider the cartoons gathered for 2001! (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0751-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 10¾x13, FC $10.99 THE FAR SIDE GALLERY 2001 OFF-THE-WALL DAILY CALENDAR All The Far Side daily calendars from many past years, culled, skinned, and washed — reaping the very best — the cartoons that the readers themselves have overwhelmingly called their favorites! Plus, Monday cartoons are all in color. (Andrews & McMeel) (0- 7407-0750-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5, FC $11.99 FAR SIDE GALLERY 2001 DESK CALENDAR Collected in this desk calendar, presented in full color — one per week — are the most exemplary examples of the cartooning craft as executed by Gary Larson. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0752-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.99 Japanimation DARK HORSE PRESENTS: THE BEST OF MASAMUNE SHIROW 2001 WALL CALENDAR Bodacious and bold content exuding fun typifies Shirow’s unique work, the best of which is celebrated in this entertaining 12-month calendar created exclusively with Dark Horse Comics. Shirow’s love of anime is conveyed through these engaging illustrations from the most popular manga titles including Ghost in the Shell, Appleseed, Dominion: Conflict, and Orion. Trivia and fun facts about the comic book characters and Shirow complement the visually appealing art and add an extra dimension of enjoyment. (Golden Turtle Press) (1-55811-931-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 11x14, FC $12.99 DIGIMON 2001 WALL CALENDAR Digital Monsters or Digimon are all the rage, so hop on the wagon and pick up this awesome Digimon wall calendar! Don’t be left out in the cold, follow the newest and coolest thing out there with this colorful calendar! (Entertainment Calendars) (1-58774- 005-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 DRAGONBALL Z 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR The hit anime show Dragonball Z just keeps growing more and more in popularity! So don’t miss out on this action-packed 16-month wall calendar presenting full-color images of your favorite DBZ characters. Hang it on the wall and have Goku and the gang keep you company throughout the year. (1-56218-865-8) (DateWorks) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.95 EX PRESENTS THE WORLD OF YOSHITAKA AMANO 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Previews Exclusive! EX, the leading online anime magazine, is proud to present a 16- month 2001 calendar with art by Yoshitaka Amano! Amano’s artwork is recognized worldwide, and he has provided artwork for such favorites as Vampire Hunter D, Gatchaman, and Final Fantasy. This calendar includes eight illustrations of Amano’s world-renowned artwork, including illustrations from Vampire Hunter D, Final Fantasy, and his latest work, Hero. Proceeds from this calendar go to the City of Hope Heroes for Hope program, which benefits children with cancer. (CAUT: 4) Calendar $12.95 MONSTER RANCHER 2001 WALL CALENDAR Monster Rancher fans, this is the calendar for you! Impress your friends with this vivid calendar of the popular game and animated TV series! (Entertainment Calendars) (1- 58774-007-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 POKEMON 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Pokémon is everywhere! From T-shirts to book bags, you can’t miss Pikachu and the gang showing off their stuff on every street corner in the world! Now, here are all your favorite Pokémon in bright full color, in this awesome wall calendar. (Dateworks) (1- 56218-425-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.95 POKÉMON 2001 LOCKER CALENDAR This is a 16-month locker calendar to help Pokémon trainers stay on top of schoolwork while reminding them everyday of their favorite after-school subject. Featuring a new type each month — Water, Electric, Grass, Psychic, Ground, Normal, and more — it profiles dozens of kids’ favorite Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to the mysterious Staryu and DNA-defying Eevee. (Workman Publishing) (0-7611-2009-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 7x12, FC $7.95 POKÉMON 2001 DAY-BY-DAY CALENDAR With hundreds of full-color images, along with tips, factoids, strategies, backgrounds, and more, it’s everything the millions of young Pokémon fans need to stay on top of their favorite game. (Workman Publishing) (0-7611-1966-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 5¼ x4¼, 32pg, FC $10.95 Looney Toons TAZ 2001 160-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Taz — the ultimate party animal! Now get all the Taz you want with this colorful, crazy 16-month wall calendar! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2882-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 TWEETY 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR I taught I taw a cool calendar! I did! This Tweety calendar shows different, full-color pictures of the Looney Toons’ upbeat bird to go along with each month. (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2843-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 Peanuts & Snoopy PEANUTS 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Here are the great images of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang in a vibrant 16-month wall calendar! If you’re a true Peanuts fan, you’re going to love this! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3244-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 SNOOPY BY EVERHART 2001 WALL CALENDAR New and exciting interpretations of history’s most-beloved comic strip — Peanuts. California artist Tom Everhart is the only painter authorized by Charles Shultz to “reinterpret” the Peanuts characters. Everhart’s intense, colorful, and spontaneous treatments bring new life to Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and all your favorite characters. (Portal Publications) (0-7371-0990-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 The Simpsons THE SIMPSONS FUN 2001 WALL CALENDAR Over a decade of classic moments from The Simpsons are here. This family had everyone laughing through the quibbles, squabbles, and scandals of a bygone era. Laugh out loud with The Simpsons 2001 Fun Calendar. (Harper Collins) (0061058653) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THE QUOTABLE SIMPSONS 2001 365-DAY CALENDAR The Simpsons present the lofty musings of Springfield’s most noteworthy city dwellers. From billionaire to barkeep, lawman to lackey, Kwik-E clerk to clown — it’s a year worth of daily deliberations and amusing anecdotes from the residents of “America’s worst city.” From the provincial to the profound — the people of Springfield explain it all to you! (Harper Collins) (0061058645) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 5x4, FC $12.99 South Park SOUTH PARK 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Good taste went south! South Park that is! Stan, Kenny, Kyle, and of course, Cartman are all present, accounted for, and in full color in this new 16-month wall calendar! Who knows what the boys of South Park will do next? (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3249-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 SOUTH PARK 2000-2001 17-MONTH LOCKER CALENDAR & STUDENT PLANNER The irreverent third-graders from the small mountain town of South Park aren’t exactly role models, but they are the most popular kids in the nation. These calendars contain colorful character art of Cartman, Stan, Kenny, Kyle, and the rest of the South Park cast. Available in a 17-month locker calendar and a student planner. (Cedo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) LOCKER (0-7683-3909-X)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.95 PLANNER (0-7683-3898-0)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.95 SOUTH PARK 2001 YEAR-IN-A-BOX CALENDAR Get all your favorite South Park antics, characters, and gross-outs all in one little box. A box calendar that is! This is great for a daily fix of your favorite stick-figure cartoon! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3315-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5¼, FC $11.99 FANTASY & SCI-FI BORIS VALLEJO & JULIE BELL’S FANTASY 2001 WALL CALENDAR text by C.J. Henderson Double the pleasure. Double the brilliance. Double the vision. Teaming up for the first time in a remarkable pas de deux, husband-and-wife fantasy artists Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell co-create the 2001 calendar. It is muscle meets metal — the ripples and shadows of Boris’ masterfully rendered flesh, bone, and beast matched with the gleaming, stylized luster of Julie’s high-tech fancies! (Workman Publishing) (0-7611- 1926-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, 28pg, FC $9.95 CONSTRUCT OF TIME: THE ART OF DONATO GIANOLA 2001 WALL CALENDAR The depths of time are clearly reflected in Donato Giancola’s art and in the pages of this beautiful illustrated calendar. Although Donato depicts science-fiction and fantastical subjects, his paintings are inspired by the greatest old masters: Michelangelo, Botticelli, and Donatello. His paintings are found in galleries around the world and now in your home! (Golden Turtle Press) (1-55811-934-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 11x14, FC $12.99 ENCHANTED WORLDS OF MYLES PINKNEY 2001 WALL CALENDAR National award winner for Best Contemporary Art from the Calendar Marketing Association two years in a row, Myles Pinkney is some artist! Intricate, highly-stylized images of fantastic, richly costumed characters, set against ornate, mystical backgrounds. (Portal Publications) (0-7371-0934-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 ROBERT JORDAN’S WHEEL OF TIME 2001 WALL CALENDAR All eight of the original paintings are featured in this calendar. The beautifully rendered maps are also included, along with notes from the author himself each month. (Tor) (0- 312-87494-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 14¼x10, FC $14.95 Morpheus International KRUGER STARS 2001 WALL CALENDAR The best of master caricature painter Sebastain Kruger’s work is featured in this, the third edition of his popular calendar. Humphrey Bogart, Sylvester Stallonne, Mike Tyson, Keith Richards, Madonna, Roberto Begnini, Tina Turner, and others! A feast of celebrity parodies, all with a touch of truth, whimsy, and surrealness! Each grid is filled with celebrity birth dates and fun factoids. (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 GALERIE MORPHEUS 2001 WALL CALENDAR OF FANTASTIC ART Twelve paintings from today’s masters of fantastic and surreal art. Works by H.R. Giger, Judson Huss, Zdzislaw Beksinski, Wayne Barlowe, De Es, and other contemporary masters. Colorful grids match each month’s imaginative, fine artwork, and are filled with interesting dates and quotes. Images range from the intensely mysterious, to the weird and whimsical. (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 H.R. GIGER 2001 WALL CALENDAR This elegantly designed wall calendar features over a dozen of this master’s amazingly detailed and disturbing images. Old airbrush classics from the 1970s are mixed in with newer works and set against a deep black background. Designed with a full-color grid, and filled with fun facts and dates from the worlds of horror and surrealism. (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x14, FC $14.95 J.R.R. Tolkien J.R.R. TOLKIEN 2001 WALL CALENDAR The beloved classic is brought to life by the visionary artist, John Howe. Here are 12 all- new paintings inspired by Lord of the Rings, and a double-page poster. (Harper Collins) (0061058521) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 Heavy Metal HEAVY METAL DRUUNA 2001 CALENDAR This calendar features 12 different images of Druuna by artist Serpieri. (Heavy Metal Magazine) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar $12.95 HEAVY METAL LUIS ROYO 2001 CALENDAR Wow! Get ready for 12 stunning images by world-renowned artist, Luis Royo packed into this Heavy Metal calendar! (Heavy Metal Magazine) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar $12.95 HEAVY METAL MILO MANARA 2001 CALENDAR This calendar features 12 different images by Milo Manara. (Heavy Metal Magazine) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar $12.95 HUMOR THE MAD PAGE-A-DAY 2001 CALENDAR Drawn from the archives that extend back to 1952, here are 365 illustrated days of MAD — Neumanisms, Spy vs. Spy, “Scenes We’d Like to See,” “The Lighter Side of…,” and more. (Workman Publishing) (0-7611-2005-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 5¼x4¼, b&w $9.95 THE ONION’S FINEST NEWS REPORTING 2001 CALENDARS Laugh hysterically with some of the most hilarious articles from The Onion’s history! All your favorite headlines are here including “Clinton Deploys Vowels to Bosnia; ‘Operation Vowel Storm’ Will Make Countless Bosnian Names More Pronounceable,” “Jesus Christ Returns to NBA,” and more! Available in a wall calendar that contains twelve months worth of funny material and the day-by-day calendar that contains 365 articles. (Random House) (CAUT: 4) WALL (0-609-80577-0)—Calendar, 10¾x12, PC $12.95 DAY-BY-DAY (0-609-80576-2)—Calendar, 4¾ x5¼, b&w $9.95 OUR DUMB CENTURY 2001 CALENDARS Based on the #1 bestseller, Our Dumb Century, these calendars contain sidesplitting humor from the Web’s most popular humor site! Sample headlines include: “Everything’s Nifty; Swellness in America at All-time High,” “Hitler Commits Suicide; Ravaging of Europe a ‘Desperate Cry for Help,’ Say Therapists,” and more. Available in a wall calendar that contains 12 months worth of hysterical front pages and a day-by-day calendar that has headline humor for every day of the week. (Random House) (CAUT: 4) WALL (0-609-80575-4)—Calendar, 10¾x12 $12.95 DAY-BY-DAY (0-609-80574-6)—Calendar, 4¾x5¼, b&w $9.95 WEEKLY WORLD NEWS 2001 DAILY CALENDAR Bat Boy captured! Shuttle brings back space alien corpse! Zookeeper suffocates in 200 pounds of elephant poop! The Weekly World News calendar is back and wackier than ever. Based on America’s favorite supermarket tabloid, this calendar is sure to thrill the 4.2 million weekly readers of The Weekly World News. Each day-to-day calendar features a different page from the tabloid, complete with a bizarre headline, outrageous story, and fascinating photo. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0833-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5¼, b&w $10.99 MOVIES, TV, & MUSIC Buffy the Vampire Slayer ANGEL 2001 CALENDARS & STUDENT PLANNER A spin-off of the hit show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel is a story of a vampire with a conscience trying to atone for his evil past and redeem his own soul by saving the souls of others in the City of Angels. These calendars feature action scenes from the show and studio shots of the characters. Available in a wall calendar, 17-month locker calendar, and student planner. (Cedo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) WALL (0-7683-3709-7)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 LOCKER (07683-3904-9)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.95 PLANNER (0-7683-3892-1)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 2001 CALENDARS, STUDENT PLANNER, & DATEBOOK Dispatching legions of the undead might put a cramp in Buffy’s aspirations to be a normal teenage girl, but as the Chosen One, she has little option — particularly when the bloodsucking ghouls are after her friends! These calendars feature action shots from the hit TV show and studio shots of the characters. Available in a wall calendar, a 2000-2001 17-month locker calendar, a student planner, and a datebook. The datebook features 36 action and studio shots. (Cedo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) WALL (0-7683-3718-6)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 LOCKER (07683-3903-0)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.95 PLANNER (0-7683-3890-5)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.95 DATEBOOK (0-7683-3866-2)—Calendar, 6¼x7, FC $12.95 Classic TV I LOVE LUCY 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Everybody still loves Lucy! 2001 is the show’s 50th anniversary, so celebrate the laughs and good times of the top show of the 50s that is still breaking records in syndication! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3404-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, PC $12.99 LITTLE RASCALS 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR The Little Rascals — 77 years and still keeping the world laughing! These little kids are TV icons. Now you can see them everyday in this awesome calendar. (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2848-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 THREE STOOGES 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR The Three Stooges comedy series lasted longer than any other in history — 25 years — and is still going strong after more than 50 years! Relive the comedy magic of these three stooges in this “soitanly” spectacular calendar! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3252-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, PC $12.99 Movies ANIMAL HOUSE 2001 WALL CALENDAR A national sensation in 1978, now an American college-culture icon — here is the 2001 Animal House wall calendar! One of the highest-grossing comedies of all time, party with the ultimate party calendar! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3225-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 AUSTIN POWERS 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Groovy, baby! Austin Powers — the hero of the 90s… or 60s… or both! This top-rated secret agent has his own smashing, colorful calendar just waiting to be pinned up to your wall! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2855-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 13x15, FC $14.99 AUSTIN POWERS 2001 CALENDARS & STUDENT PLANNER Yeah, baby, this calendar’s your bag! From the grooviest movies of the 90s — Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me — the Austin Powers daily calendar, 17-month locker calendar, and student planner combine a shagadelic array of quips with smashing pop art design to keep you swinging all year long. Includes quotes by Austin Powers, Felicity Shagwell, Dr. Evil, Vanessa Kensington, Fat Bastard, Scott Evil, and all your favorite characters. (Cedo Publishing) (CAUT: 4) DAILY (0-7683-3913-8)—Calendar, 6¼x5¼, FC $11.95 LOCKER (0-7683-3905-7)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.95 PLANNER (0-7683-3894-8)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.95 BATTLEFIELD EARTH 2001 WALL CALENDAR Earth is a very different place in this sci-fi action adventure epic set 800 years in the future. This is the dark world depicted in the highly anticipated feature film Battlefield Earth starring John Travolta as Terl, Barry Pepper as Jonnie, and Forest Whitaker as Ker. Based on one of the most beloved science-fiction novels of our time by L. Ron Hubbard, this bold and exciting calendar features film stills and informative facts about the characters, stars, and making of the movie. (Golden Turtle Press) (155811-951-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BLAIR WITCH PROJECT 2001 WALL CALENDAR Remember the chill you got up your spine the first time you watched the Blair Witch Project? Now relive all that good-time macabre of one of the most talked-about horror films ever, with the Blair Witch 2001 Wall Calendar. (Entertainment Calendars) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BRUCE LEE 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Though his career was tragically cut short, Bruce Lee is still the most revered of all martial artists. With images and insightful quotes from his philosophical edict, Tao of Jeet Kune Do, this 2001 calendar celebrates the lifework of this highly disciplined super- star. (Avalanche Publishing) (1-58622-014-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, PC $12.99 CHARLIE’S ANGELS MOVIE 2001 WALL CALENDAR All the beauty, intrigue, and excitement of the Charles Angels movie, but all wrapped up in a calendar! The movie is soon to hit theaters, and when it does, be ready for it with this amazing calendar! (Entertainment Calendars) (1-58774-004-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 PLANET OF THE APES 2001 WALL CALENDAR In 1968 Chalton Heston played the only intelligent man in a planet that was ruled by apes. Relive the cool costumes and all the around fun of one of the most famous cult classics of our time with the Planet of the Apes 2001 Wall Calendar? (Entertainment Calendars) (1-58774-008-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 TITAN A.E. 2001 CALENDARS & STUDENT PLANNER Cutting-edge computer animation brings to life the adventures of young Cale Tucker, a human refuge in a hostile galaxy, who has been bequeathed a map to a legendary spacecraft that may mean salvation for the human race. With stars including Matt Damon and Drew Barrymore lending their voices to the characters, Titan A.E. will be an amazing movie presentation! These calendars contain exciting scenes from the film, due for release in summer 2000! Available in a wall calendar, a 17-month locker calendar, and a student planner. (Cedo Publishing) (0-7683-3837-9) (CAUT: 4) WALL (0-7683-3837-9)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 LOCKER (07683-3900-6)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.95 PLANNER (0-7683-3893-X)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.95 Monsters VAMPIRES & WEREWOLVES & MONSTERS OH MY! 2001 WALL CALENDAR Thrill to horror, science-fiction, and fantasy film trivia! The first calendar from Midnight Marquee Press features classic horror film lobby cards. Each date features an interesting film fact that occurred on that day. Each calendar is shrink-wrapped with cardboard inside. The back of the calendar will feature all the interior lobby card art. (Midnight Marquee Press) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 9x12, FC $12.95 Star Trek STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES 2001 WALL CALENDAR Stunning, full-color images of Kirk, Spock, McCoy, and the rest of the crew. Features a centerfold with an exclusive, specially commissioned shot of the original U.S.S. Enterprise. (Pocket Books) (0-671-04134-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 2001 WALL CALENDAR Twelve thrilling months of full-color images from Star Trek’s most popular incarnation. Celebrate the first year of the new millennium with The Next Generation cast. (Pocket Books) (0-671-04135-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER 2001 WALL CALENDAR Take a dozen stunning images of Captain Janeway and the able crew, throw in a complete list of cast and crew birthdays, and you’ve got the recipe for a truly classic calendar. (Pocket Books) (0-671-04137-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.00 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE 2001 WALL CALENDAR Featuring exclusive special-effects shots from the epic final episode of this long-running hit series, with 12 full-color photos of DS9’s captain and crew. (Pocket Books) (0-671- 04136-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.00 STAR TREK: SHIPS OF THE LINE 2001 WALL CALENDAR Oversize images illustrate this extraordinary calendar, featuring 12 CGI illustrations of the most popular starships ever seen on Star Trek. Featuring unique images created just for this calendar, this is a must-have for every Star Trek fan! (Pocket Books) (0-7434- 0363-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.00 STAR TREK STARDATE 2001 DAILY CALENDAR This day-to-day tear-away calendar features hundreds of breathtaking images from over three decades of Star Trek history. (Pocket Books) (0-671-04138-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 4¼x5¼, 640pg , FC $12.00 Star Wars STAR WARS JEDI FORCES WALL CALENDAR The epic quest of the Jedi heroes is spotlighted in this entertaining 12-month calendar. Brilliant photographs from all four movies depict pivotal moments. In addition, wise dictums, Jedi lessons, the Force facts, and folklore are provided. (Golden Turtle) (1- 55811-977-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 STAR WARS PODRACE 2001 WALL CALENDAR All the thrills and excitement of the high-speed sport of Podracing come alive in this action-packed, 12-month wall calendar. Lively movie stills and fun facts abound, and spotlight the unusual cast of creatures and vehicles that make the Podracing sequence one of the most memorable in Episode 1. (Golden Turtle) (1-55811-982-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 STAR WARS FLIP ANIMATION 2001 DAILY BOX CALENDAR Fans of all ages will enjoy learning about their favorite Star Wars episodes with this fact- packed box calendar featuring 365 days worth of quotes and trivia from all four Star Wars films. In addition, the flipbook-style color animation element increases the entertainment value of this innovatively designed calendar. Depicted in the flipbook is a dramatic action sequence from each of the four movies. (Golden Turtle) (1-55811-976-0 (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5¼, FC $12.99 STAR WARS STYLE 2001 ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR The distinctive fashions, accessories and props, modes of transportation, and architecture of the Star Wars galaxy are celebrated in this eye-catching, 52-week engagement calendar. Arranged seasonally, each appealing and user-friendly page incorporates a wealth of lively images and facts while providing ample space to record personal appointments and other notes. (Golden Turtle) (1-55811-975-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 8x8, FC $14.99 STAR WARS 2001 MINI WALL CALENDARS Enormously popular, the affordable mini-calendar format features four more additions to the series: Bounty Hunters, Heroes, Vehicles, and Villains. These calendars spotlight the characters of both the light and the dark sides of the Force, as well as the transportation mode that they operate. Throughout each calendar are fascinating facts about personal history and special attributes of the characters and vehicles, as well as engaging photographs from the movies. (Golden Turtle) (CAUT: 4) BOUNTY HUNTERS (1-55811-979-5)—Calendar, 5¾x5¾, FC $5.99 HEROES (1-55811-978-7)—Calendar, 5¾x5¾, FC $5.99 VEHICLES (1-55811-981-7)—Calendar, 5¾x5¾, FC $5.99 VILLAINS (1-55811-980-9)—Calendar, 5¾x5¾, FC $5.99 Tube CHARMED 2001 16-MONTH CALENDAR Now in its second season, Charmed is one of the WB’s top-rated show! Now catch Prue, Piper, and Phoebe in this bewitching calendar! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3680-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 FAMILY GUY 2001 WALL CALENDAR Now in its second season, celebrate the comedy of Stewie, Seth, Peter, Brad, Chris, Meg, and Peg, and everybody with this vibrant Family Guy calendar! Death to broccoli! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3275-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $11.99 LA FEMME NIKITA 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR From USA Network’s most popular show, comes this exhilarating calendar of the coolest action-heroine femme fatale on television, La Femme Nikta! This calendar is to die for! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2874-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 THE MAN SHOW 2001 WALL CALENDAR Politically, sociologically, and historically incorrect, The Man Show makes no apologies for bringing television the things that men think, like, and do. This brand-new wall calendar captures all the show’s manly beer-commercial fun and features hosts Adam Carolla and Jimmy Kimmel — and perhaps, best of all — plenty of full-color images of the Juggy Dance Squad girls! (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0896-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 13x10¾, FC $10.99 ROSWELL 2001 WALL CALENDAR Roswell combines the fascination with aliens and the Roswell incident with the realities of high school. This high school, however, is attended by Max, his sister Isabel, and friend Michael — three good-looking aliens who were orphaned in Roswell after the infamous spaceship crash. This calendar captures the essence of this sensitive teen drama with photos of the main stars and dialogue from the show. (Andrews & McMeel) (7- 7407-0898-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.99 THE SOPRANOS 2001 WALL CALENDAR James Gandolfini plays Tony Soprano, a mob/family man dealing with the professional and private strains of his life. The Sopranos is a darkly humorous, absorbing, and often poignant series that explodes the stereotypes of what a Mafia family is. Enjoy this 12- month calendar featuring favorite main characters in vibrant stills from the show, accompanied by lively text about the characters and actors. (Golden Turtle Press) (1- 55811-983-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THAT 70’S SHOW 2001 WALL CALENDAR Dig out your old bellbottoms, dust off your eight-tracks, and take a slow ride with the crazy cast of That 70’s Show with this groovy, trippy calendar! (Entertainment Calendars) (1-58774-009-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THE TOM GREEN SHOW 2001 WALL CALENDAR Laugh to the deviant mind of Tom Green, host of the wildly popular Tom Green Show. This brand-new, full-color wall calendar offers offbeat images and a touch of insanity from the show that is broadcast to 71 million households nationwide! Admit it, he’s funny! (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0832-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 13x10¾, FC $10.99 VIP 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR VIP stars Pamela Anderson Lee as the head of the hottest bodyguard agency in L.A. Now get the hottest calendar that features the bodacious girls of this hit syndicated series! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2867-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Watch in amazement as Xena and friends do battle with warlords, ancient gods, and mystical beasts. Sisters unite! (Portal Publications) (0-7371-1109-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 Wrestling WWF SUPERSTARS 2001 WALL CALENDAR Here it is — a special tribute to the mega-stars who have helped make the WWF the most successful franchise in sports entertainment history! Fans can revel in the full-color action photos of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Undertaker, Big Show, Road Dogg, and much more. Chockfull of quips, quotes, pictures, and facts! (Harper Collins) (0060988509) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 WWF DIVAS 2001 WALL CALENDAR The only official wall calendar featuring the sexiest stars of the WWF. Never before have so many voluptuous vixens have been brought together. These sully, yet brutal, divas exhibit their fierce and tender sides in provocative poses and action-filled photos. Featuring quick facts, biographical blurbs, quotes, photos, dialogue, and sequences of fighting shots, this calendar will drive Federation fans wild! Includes Chyna, Miss Kitty, and more! (Harper Collins) (0060988517) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 X-Files X-FILES 2001 WALL CALENDAR Here is the only licensed X-Files calendar, featuring art and key dialogue quotations from the last season of the hit TV series created by Chris Carter. Each month features a stunning four-color image from memorable episodes. (Harper Collins) (0061058661) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 POP CULTURE BARBIE LIVE 2001 WALL CALENDAR After more than 50 years, Barbie is more popular than ever! In Barbie Live 2001, Barbie is photographed at her most spectacular, as she steps into a new persona on every page. Includes the latest models of Barbie as well as dolls not yet available to the public, plus limited-edition Barbies. Also features all-new photography by Nancy Ellison, whose work has appeared in several national publications. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7893-0461- 9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 SPAM 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Introduced in 1937, this product has had amazing success! More than 60 million people in the U.S. eat SPAM! So, hop on the bandwagon and enjoy this calendar full of SPAM advertisements! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2854-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 TATTOOS BY ANIL GUPTA 2001 WALL CALENDAR Taking this art form to lofty heights is the remarkable work of renowned tattoo artist Anil Gupta. Through lush photographs, this captivating calendar presents 12 of Gupta’s masterpieces, all of which are original, intricate, extremely difficult to create, and most importantly, beautiful to look at. The calendar also includes a short history of the ancient art of tattoo. (Golden Turtle Press) (1-55811-973-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 11x14, FC $11.99 TOYS WE REMEMBER 2001 WALL CALENDAR Remember consulting the Magic 8-Ball for “help” when making your important decisions? Or using Twister to get closer to your favorite crush at a party? Let the Toys We Remember 2001 Calendar inspire you to dig your favorite toys out from the back of the closet and spend the next year reliving your youth. (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-2707- 0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 MUSIC THE BEATLES 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR The Beatles are the best-known musicians in the world, so it seems fitting that they should have their own calendar! This calendar features classic black-and-white stills of the favorite band of all time. Their legend lives on through their wonderful music! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3227-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, b&w $12.99 BRITNEY SPEARS 2001 WALL CALENDAR Britney Spears has livened up the pop world with the irresistible collection of songs! In addition to working on a new album, this 18-year-old music sensation will also be busy with live TV appearances! Talk about a busy young lady! Catch all the excitement of Britney Spears every day with her very own calendar! (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407- 0471-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 KISS 2001 WALL CALENDAR They have been hailed as the greatest rock n’ roll band ever. Band members Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley make KISS the hottest band in the land, so be a part of the music madness with these extraordinary calendars. Available in a wall calendar and a day-by-day calendar. (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 4) WALL (0-7407-0587-3)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 DAY-BY-DAY (0-7407-0577-6)—Calendar, 6x 5¼, PC $11.99 BABE ZONE AMBER SMITH 2001 WALL CALENDAR This year’s Amber Smith calendar is sure to be one of the sexiest calendars out there! Amber Smith captures the hearts and the minds of her many fans! (RML Productions) (1- 892473-22-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL Calendar, 11x14, FC $13.95 BROOKE MORALES 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR This Latin cover model and actress present us with another award-winning cover from the tropics. This calendar takes Brooke to some of the most beautiful locations in the world. (RML Productions) (1-892473-25-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL Calendar, 11x14, FC $13.95 CARMEN ELECTRA 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Singer, celebrity, and MTV Singled Out host Carmen Electra shines her bright electric personality and body in this breathtaking calendar! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-3229- 9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 CINDY MARGOLIS 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Supermodel and now Internet phenomenon, Cindy Margolis wows 53 millions fans with her amazing body! The single most downloaded woman on the Internet for three years now has her own calendar! You don’t have to go online anymore when you have the beautiful Cindy looking straight at you in different poses every month! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2869-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 MARILYN 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Marilyn Monroe, America’s legendary icon of beauty and sensuality, endures as one of the most beloved movie stars of all time. This calendar features a memorable mix of classic and rarely-seen photographs. (Avalanche Publishing) (1-58622-063-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, PC $12.99 VICTORIA SILVSTEDT 2001 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Supermodel, actress, recording artist, and former Miss Sweden. Is there anything that Playboy’s 1996 Miss December and 1997 Playmate of the Year, Victoria Silvstedt, can’t do? Oh, and she also has her own calendar that features unbelievable stills. (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-2868-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 CARTAGENA FINE ART ILLUSTRATIONS 2001 WALL CALENDAR Famous glamour illustrator Carlos Cartagena’s illustrations are one of the most popular modern illustrations in the world. His work includes Playboy Playmates and other famous models. This calendar is not dated material because the inside prints are invaluable as frameable art! (RML Productions) (1-892473-19-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL Calendar, 11x14, FC $13.95 JENNIFER JANESKO 2001 LIMITED-EDITION WALL CALENDAR The beautiful and famous fantasy pin-up artist, Jennifer Janesko, presents her collection for 2001. This calendar is not dated material because the inside prints are invaluable as frameable art! (RML Productions) (1-892473-18-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL Calendar, 14x11, FC $13.95 OLIVIA 2001 WALL CALENDARS Superstar painter Olivia provides some of her most scintillating images to keep you awake and alert throughout the year! Also available in a Limited Signed edition. (O Card Corporation) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL REG. (0-929643-11-9)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 SIGNED—Calendar, 12x12, FC $35.00 PIN-UP: THE ART OF ELVGREN 2001 16-MONTH CALENDAR Gil Elvgren is widely recognized as one of the greatest of all pin-up artists. His work was commissioned by such stellar corporations as Coca-Cola and respected magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post. (Avalanche Publishing) (1-58622-078-0) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 TIMELESS BEAUTY 2001 WALL CALENDAR Photographer Carl Vanderschuit takes you back in time with his classic images reminiscent of the golden years of the 40s and 50s. The Price is Right model and Playmate, Nikki Ziering, is featured on the cover depicting a famous Alberti Varga painting. (RML Productions) (1-892473-20-8) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL Calendar, 11x14, FC $13.95 VARGA GIRL 1940S PIN-UPS 2001 WALL CALENDAR Between 1940 and 1947, Alberto Vargas used watercolor and innovative airbrush techniques to create his enormously popular pin-ups. At the time they were considered so risqué that the Post Office attempted to revoke Esquire’s mailing privileges. Now, these all-American girls invoke nostalgia for the subtler eroticism of that bygone era. (Cedo Publishing) (0-7683-3845-X) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1000 EDITIONS STAR OF THE MONTH GHOST IN THE SHELL I PRINT Here's another opportunity to get one of the most popular prints in the entire 1000 Editions line of anime prints. And you thought Jennifer Lopez's dress for the Grammys was groundbreaking? Full-color design printed on heavy art paper. (133/MEP57) (STAR03963) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Spain. Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A GHOST IN THE SHELL II PRINT The second image in this series is a literal rendering of the man/machine dichotomy that is at the heart of Shirow Masamune's epic Ghost in the Shell anime. (133/MEP73) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Spain. Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 O/A GHOST IN THE SHELL III PRINT Here's another Ghost in the Shell print featuring a dynamic Shirow produced image that will look great on any wall. (133/MEP83) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Spain. Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 ********************** ENGLISH IMPORTS BIGGLES FLYING DETECTIVE This graphic novel was first produced in 1990 in France and was based on a 1947 novel, "Sergeant Bigglesworth, C.I.D." by Capt. W.E. Johns. Since the big war is over, Biggles and his partner Ginger park their Dehavilland Mosquitos. But while Germany may be defeated, the war against crime never ends! The war ace and his team jump at the chance to turn flying detective, but they soon find themselves involved in a chase to the death every bit as hazardous as the war. The tight professional artwork is in full-color and lends an authentic forties atmosphere to the slam bang story. (CAUT: 4) (133/BP11) SC, 8x12, 48pg, FC $8.95 DOCTOR WHO: ACE! HC by Mike Tucker w/Sophie Aldred This volume earns its subtitle, "The Inside Story of an Era," thanks to co-author Sophie Aldred, who played the final companion to the seventh time-traveling Doctor. Special effects meister Mike Tucker is the other co-author assuring that there are plenty of reminiscences from both behind and in front of the camera, drawn from the twilight-era of the classic British science fiction TV series. In addition to interviews with Sylvester McCoy and John Nathan-Turner, this volume includes 300 never-before-seen photographs from the private collections of the two authors (many reproduced in full- color) as well as original sketches for many of the show's special effects and costumes. First published in the UK in 1996. (133/BP07) (CAUT: 4) HC, 19x12, 24 pg, PC $24.95 HEATH ROBINSON ADVERTISING ART HC Heath Robinson's "inventions" are well known around the world, but in this volume Geoffrey Beare tracks down 200 examples of the artist's superb advertising art. Deluxe hardcover with dust jacket. (133/BP05) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $29.95 FRENCH COMICS BATMAN HORS SERIE #12 (SEMIC FRENCH EDITION) The leading French publisher of American comics, Semic, is producing special anniversary editions featuring covers by Europe's leading comic artists, in this case, Tanino Liberatore (Ranxerox). This is the French version of "The Devil's Advocate" by Chuck Dixon, Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. 100 pages, full-color, squarebound. French text. (133) (CAUT: 4) FC, 100pg $7.95 COLLECTION IMAGE #11: FATHOM SPECIAL (SEMIC FRENCH EDITION) This is the French version of Top Cow's Fathom Swimsuit Special with a new cover by artist Olivier Vatine (Aquablue, Star Wars). This is a pinup book, so there is no need to read French here. Includes a special bonus is a double-sided, 14” x 20” poster with the Olivier Vatine cover on one side, and Michael Turner's Fathom on the other. 52 pages, glossy paper, staple bound. (133) (CAUT: 4) FC, 52pg $6.95 THE DARKNESS #15 (SEMIC FRENCH EDITION) This volume contains U.S. issues of The Darkness #26 & #27 with a new cover painted by Phillipe Caza in his unique style that is familiar to fans of the American Heavy Metal magazine. 52 pages, glossy paper, staple bound. French text. (133) (CAUT: 4) FC, 52pg $6.95 SPECIAL DC #7: SUPERMAN (SEMIC FRENCH EDITION) This volume includes French editions of Legends of the DC Universe #22 and #23. The Moebius cover is not a new illustration (though it is newly colored). Also included in this issue is a 6-page interview with Jack Kirby. Glossy paper, staple bound. French text. (133) (CAUT: 4) FC, 68pg $6.95 GERMAN BOOKS STAR HEROES COLLECTOR 2000 This amazing collection details almost all of the multitudinous toys and action figures spawned by George Lucas's Star Wars films. More than 1,800 items are pictured in full- color including "die-cast" models, Epic Force figures, as well as the latest Episode 1 figures and playsets. All figures and playsets are given an average collectors value in U.S. dollars. English and German text. (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 256pg, FC $19.95 Taschen ASIAN LADIES HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Deluxe hardcover with dust jacket. English/German/French text. (3-8228-7181-8) (8075) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 160pg, FC $29.99 EMANUELLE, BIANCA, VENUS HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English text. Hardcover with dust jacket. (3-8228-6301-7) (8075) (CAUT: 3& 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the UK. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 464pg, b&w $ 39.99 EROTICA UNIVERSALIS II SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English/ French/German text. (3-8228-6418-8) (8075) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 700pg, b&w $ 29.99 IN SEARCH OF TIKI HC Here, documented in living color, is the Tiki craze of the 1950s, the Polynesian restaurants, sinister idols, and exotic drinks that found their way into everything from bowling alleys to suburban living rooms. Author Sven A. Kirsten plays the "urban archaeologist" by leading the readers on an enlightening and hilarious tour exploring the lost remnants of Tiki culture across the States. Any artist who wants to adapt a 1950s background should study the groundbreaking study of one the most pervasive trends of 1950s pop culture. English/French/ German text. Deluxe hardcover with 600 illustrations. (3-8228-6417-X) (8075)(CAUT: 4) HC, 288pg $29.99 JUSTINE AND THE STORY OF O SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. English text. (8075) (3-8228- 6342-4) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, the UK, or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 440pg, b&w $ 39.99 LITTLE NEMO COMPLETE WORKS HC For the first time Winsor McCay's brilliant Little Nemo comic strip is collected in one giant, 10” x 13”, 432-page volume. Each comic strip is faithfully reproduced in its original colors from rare vintage file-copy pages. This extremely affordable collection of what is arguably, the greatest comic strip ever, deserves to be in every comic shop and in the library of every serious comic fan. A masterpiece of dreams and fantasy drawn in a superbly-detailed art nouveau style by Winsor McKay, who also deserves credit as one of the founders of American animation. This sturdy hardcover edition comes with a full- color dust jacket-an unparalleled value. English text. (3-8228-6300-9) (8075) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x13, 432pg, FC $39.99 NATACHA MERRIT: DIGITAL DIARIES HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. A deluxe hardcover with 250 full- color illustrations in 256 pages. (3-8228-6398-X) (8075) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the UK. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 256pg, FC $29.99 ITALIAN BOOKS GLAMOUR #26 This issue of the sophisticated Glamour Magazine is devoted to the "Good Girl" art of Bob Lubbers and traces the artist's career from Fiction House comic books to Tarzan, Long Sam, X-9, Robin Malone, and Li'l Abner syndicated strips, all of which feature gorgeous girls. The deluxe Glamour format remains the same 96, 12” x 12” pages of heavy-coated paper crammed with over 200 color and black-and-white illustrations. Here's an issue all fans of classic comic art will want to own-a gorgeous bit of four-color nostalgia that will look great on any coffee table. (133) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC $34.95 SPANISH IMPORTS LUIS ROYO PRINT #16 The latest image in the series of knockout poster prints from Spanish artist Luis Royo is a wonderfully sexy and disturbing comment on contemporary notions of beauty. Readers of Heavy Metal are well aware of Royo's considerable talents. They will not be disappointed by his latest effort. (133) (CAUT: 4) Print, 20x27, FC $19.95 EL VIBORA #239 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, 100pg, PC $8.95 KISS COMIX #99 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 MANGA BOOKS AMON: THE DARKSIDE OF THE DEVILMAN #1 The latest Devilman manga written by Go Nagai with art by Yuu Kinutani. Akira Fudo (a.k.a. Devilman) has transformed into a more evil Amon after his heroine Miki is murdered by the same humans he has been protecting. Akira's faithful friend tries to rescue Akira's consciousness from Amon, but meets with resistance. Beautiful, subtle yet nightmarish manga art by Kinutani gives a fresh touch to Nagai's story. Includes a color foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-06-349008-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $10.95 CORRECTOR YUI #4 The manga adaptation of a new Japanese TV anime based on character designs by Kia Asamiya (Silent Mobius). Meet Yui, a ditzy 14-year-old girl, who lives in a utopian world of computers. Soon an evil villain threatens all by unleashing a deadly virus bug and it's up to Yui to enter the virtual world and locate eight "good" computer programs. Can she eliminate the evil virus and ensure the safety of her utopian world? Includes a color foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-14-454058-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 DEVILMAN LADY #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Includes a two-sided color foldout mini poster. Japanese text. (4-06-328665-7) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $9.95 EAT-MAN MANGA #10 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. (4-8402-1328-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 194pg, b&w $10.95 GALS RUSH SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-8458-1784-5) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $7.95 GESTALT #5 A fantasy 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 seeks 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. Highly recommended for shojo manga fans and RPG fans. Japanese text. (4-87025-285-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 194pg, b&w $14.95 GUNNM COMPLETE EDITION #5 The fifth entry in the "complete edition" series of Yukito Kishiro's (Aqua Knight) Gunnm (a.k.a. Battle Angel Alita) series. Follow the story of Gully, a cyborg girl with a human brain, and follow her life as a hunter warrior in Scrap Metal City. Includes a color foldout poster. Highly recommended for all manga fans! Japanese text. (4-08-782589-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 358pg, b&w $44.95 KYOKASHO-NI-NAI #12 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-253-14575-2) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 210pg, b&w $10.50 LAVIATHAN SAGA: AQUA KNIGHT #2 Presenting the second manga series by Yukito Kishiro (Gunnm). Lurihar accidentally drifts to the Lighthouse Island where an old man and his son live by themselves. Lurihar is one of the Aqua Knights, warriors who use special submarine mobile suits as their armor and mighty orcas as steeds. A mad scientist comes to their island and steals the powerful lighting orb from the lighthouse, killing the old man. The young son Ashika and Lurihar set out on a journey to retrieve the orb and to seek revenge. Japanese text. (4-08- 782651-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 220pg, b&w $14.95 LOUIE THE RUNE SOLDIER #1 Based on a popular fantasy novel, this humorous manga chronicles the adventures of Louie, a famous sorcerer's adopted son who's destined to succeed his powerful father. The only thing is that he hates studying magic and tends to use fists more often. Then his fate makes an unexpected turn when three beautiful women — one priestess, one fighter, and one thief — ask him to be their partner in adventure to seek fame and fortune. RPG style story with attractive characters. Japanese text. (4-01-712214-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 174pg, b&w $11.95 MAGA #1 The latest action manga by Ken Ishikawa (Getter Robo). Kaede, a beautiful commander, is the daughter of a scholar who studied the evil monster named Maga ("curse") who was sealed in the desert of Takla Makan some 2000 years ago. Legend has it that those who drink the Maga's blood becomes immortal. The legend seems true when the head of a powerful yakuza family displays immortality and rules half of Japan. Follow the adventures of Kaede and the demon Maga and they challenge the yakuza underworld. Japanese text. (4-09-185571-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w $9.95 MAZE BAKUNETU JIKU #5 The manga adaptation of Maze the Mega-Burst Space TV anime. Meet Maze, a sweet, good-natured earth girl who gets involved in a magical world's bitter power struggle. She meets an exiled princess named Mill Varuna and learns to control a powerful mecha, but soon she's mysteriously transforming into a male while she fights! A comical fantasy created by Satoru Akahori and Eiji Suganuma. Japanese text. (4-04-712193-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 170pg, b&w $11.50 MYSTERIOUS CERES #13 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. Soon 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. (4-09-137646-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN #25 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. (4-08-872696-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.95 SHISHUNKI MIMAN OKOTOWARI #1 (Prepubescent Prohibition) A new shoujo manga by Yuu Watase (Fushigi Yuugi). Asuka, a 16-year-old gymnastic expert, comes to Tokyo in search for her long lost father and moves in with Manato and Kazusa (her stepbrother and stepsister). None of them have seen their mysterious father, who unknown to them all runs the local high school. Things get even more complicated when Asuka begins to fall in love with Manato. Is Manato really her blood relative? Or did her father adopt him? A sweet love/comedy shoujo manga. Japanese text. (4-09-131881-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 4x7, 384pg, b&w $10.95 SILENT MOBIUS SIDE 9 The b&w comic version by popular anime/manga creator Kia Asamiya (Meteor Schlachtsciff Nadesico) which continues from where the popular Silent Mobius US series left off. Learn how the battle of human vs. Lucifer Hawks started. Includes 8-pages of full color. Highly recommended for SF manga fans. Japanese text. (4-04-712179-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 178pg, b&w $10.95 THE STEEL ANGEL KURUMI #1 Set in the early 20th century, Nakahito, a son of a Shinto family, accidentally awakens one of the "steel angels" — beautiful female robots with exceptional powers. The "steel angel" is in fact a militaristic secret weapon which is a blend of Western technology and Asian spiritual power. Soon Nakahito and his angel are being hunted down by the military, but catching them is easier said than done! Features excellent bishojo artwork. Japanese text. (4-04-713236-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 172pg, b&w $10.95 STEP UP LOVE STORY: FUTARI ECCHI #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-592-13462-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 170pg, b&w $10.95 TETSUWAN ATOM REPRINT MANGA #9 A replicated publication of the classic Osamu Tezuka Tetsuwan Atom (a.k.a. Astro Boy) which were originally published in 1961 though 1975. Follow the adventures of the cyborg with the tender heart of a young boy who battles to save humanity from evil. Highly recommended for classic manga fans. Japanese text. (4-253-06487-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 216pg, b&w $8.50 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES MANGA #6 The original manga version of Those Who Hunt Elves, the popular TV/OVA anime series. The mayhem starts when a martial art genius, an actress and a high school girl (with a tank) accidentally get transported to a magical world. Their only way home is to collect five pieces of magic spell, but these spells are printed on the skin of female elves. It's up to the intrepid trio to search out the five pieces by finding Elven maidens and disrobing them to see if they have part of the spell. Japanese text. (4-07-306325-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 194pg, b&w $10.95 TURN "A" GUNDAM MANGA #1 The b/w manga version based on the latest anime series in the Gundam saga. Set sometime in the future, Loran, Keith, and Fran journey to the Earth from their moon colony (Moonrace) for an undercover research project. The Moonrace people is the descendant of the earth people, who some 2000 years ago abandoned the polluted earth. Two years after the youths' descent, the Moonrace invade Earth with their superior technology, while the Earth people must fight back. Can Loran and his powerful white Gundam stop the war? Japanese text. (4-06-349002-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $10.95 YU-GI-OH MANGA #4 Here's the fourth volume of the popular episodic shonen manga by Kazuki Takahashi. Meet, Yuugi Mutou, the beloved hero of the series, who's a slightly underdeveloped and tends to get picked on. One day, his grandfather gives him an ancient Egyptian puzzle called the "Millennium Puzzle." Once Yuugi puts it together, his life changed forever when the puzzle unleashes the Game King, Yuugi Ou. Soon Yuugi discovers he can transform into a superhero and combat foes with the unique game "Magic & Wizards." Great artwork and a fun story filled with mystery, action, and tons of gaming! Japanese text. (4-08-872314-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pg, b&w $7.95 X #14 X/1999. The latest volume of CLAMP's supernatural fighting series is here! The future rests in the hands of one person, Kamai Shirou. The 7 Seals and the 7 Minions gather together and begin the struggle which will decide the fate of mankind. Will Shirou choose to be one of the 7 Seals and save humanity? Or will he choose to become one of the 7 Minions which will cause the Earth's destruction in 1999? He must choose, but anger and revenge makes the choice unclear. The world's future, along with the fate of Kamui, the Seals, the Minions and many others are all part of the thrilling story of X. Japanese text. (4-04-924804-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 184pg, b&w $7.95 ANIME BOOKS ADIEU GALAXY EXPRESS 999 ANIME COMIC #1 The first volume of a four book series based on the second theatrical anime movie of Galaxy Express 999 by Leiji Matsumoto. Tetsuro Hoshino is back on the Galaxy Express 999, which is hopelessly lost after the destruction of the Machine Planet. Features full- color cel art throughout. Japanese text. (4-06-310117-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 160pg, FC $16.95 CARD CAPTOR SAKURA ANIME COMIC #5 CLAMP's (Magic Knight Rayearth) popular Card Captor Sakura TV anime is captured with this series featuring full-color cel art. Meet Sakura Kinomoto, a cute 10-year-old girl, who is the proclaimed "card captor" — a person with the mission of locating the missing "clow cards." Every time Sakura goes on the hunt, her bosom friend Tomoyo fashions different "battle costume" to match the card she's going to capture. Highly recommended for those who loves Sailor Moon and other bishojo scouts in costumes. Covers episodes 18, 20, and 22. Japanese text. (4-06-324655-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 146pg, FC $13.50 COWBOY BEBOP COMPLETE TYPE VI FILM BOOK Presented by Newtype Film Books, volume six presents episodes 24-26 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. (4-04-853028-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 80pg, PC $14.95 GATCHAMAN MATERIAL The complete data file dedicated to Tatsunoko Production's classic anime series — Gatchaman, Gatchaman II and Gatchaman Fighter. Broadcast between 1972-1980, this book features full-color and b/w cel art from each of the show's respective episodes as well as b&w design sheets for the characters, machinery and equipment. Japanese text. (4-87777-016-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 224pg, PC $34.95 POCKET MONSTERS FILM COMIC #19 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 69 through 73 are presented in full-color cel art. Japanese text. (4-09- 149419-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 224pg, FC $14.50 TATSUNOKO SUPERHEROES MATERIAL This softcover volume presents the complete data file for three Tatsunoko Production anime shows — Neoroider Casshern, Hurricane Polymer, The Space Knight Tekkaman — which were broadcast between 1973-75. Includes full-color and b/w cel art. Character designs by Yoshitaka Amano and mecha designs by Kunio Ohgawara. Japanese text. (4- 87777-030-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 224pg, PC $39.95 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES ANIME FAN BOOK A full-color cel art story guide dedicated to the first 12 anime episodes for the popular anime/manga Those Who Hunt Elves. Also includes an original manga short story by the original manga artist and a color foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-07-304728-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 96pg, PC $16.95 ILLUSTRATION BOOKS DER MOND: YOSHIYUKI SADAMOTO ILLUSTRATION COLLECTION Enjoy the beautiful illustrations of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto with this oversized softcover collection. Features full-color illustrations from Sadamoto's major works such as Evangelion, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, and Wings of Honneamis as well as original illustrations created especially for this book. Japanese text. (4-04-853031-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x13, 120pg, FC $55.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE GYNOIDS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Softcover with dust jacket. English text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x14, 108pg, FC $39.95 *************************** SAKURANBO TSUSHIN ILLUSTRATION WORKS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-8124-5329-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 96pg, PC $34.95 PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS DESIGN HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4-8124-0592-0) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $67.95 E-MODE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4-89815-012-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 112pg, FC $49.95 MISC. BOOKS BISHOUJO SUPER TONE TECHNIQUE Graphic-Sha presents another entry in their popular "how-to" series of manga art books. This volume teaches the use of "screen tone" with bishoujo illustrations as examples. Screen tone technique is an essential to any Japanese-style manga artist, so here's your opportunity to master the skill. Japanese text. (4-7661-1113-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $26.95 EGUCHI HISASHI SCRAPBOOK Eguchi Hisashi specializes in contemporary manga stories featuring teenage characters, and this scrapbook includes many examples of his pencil sketches as well as inked pages. Sexy schoolgirls are a Hisashi specialty and this volume is filled with carefully individualized character studies. In addition the artist has included numerous Polaroids of the daily life in his studio. Deluxe trade paperback with dust jacket. (4-568-10328-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12,144pg, PC $44.95 KANO'S SUPER PIN-UP DX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (4-901054-05-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada and Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 208pg, FC $69.95 L OFFICIAL CG COLLECTION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Also includes a full-color foldout poster. Japanese text. (4-87763-052-X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 112pg, PC $35.95 GIRLS' LIFE ILLUSTRATION FILE Have you ever been in trouble when you draw female characters in your manga stories? If so, then this "how-to" book is for you. Kazuko Tadano, the character designer of Sailor Moon, will show you Japanese girls' rooms, clothes, accessories, and much more. Highly recommended for those who would like to draw "real" girls. Japanese text. (4-7661-1138- 9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 132pg, PC $32.95 MANIAC CYBER: GUN & MILITARY DESIGN GUIDE This fascinating manual contains sketches of guns, planes, tanks, cycles, ships and other related military item. The crisp black-and-white illustrations provide several views of the subjects making this volume a natural for artists who wish to be absolutely accurate in their depiction of weaponry. An excellent reference guide for aspiring artists. (4-7661- 1128-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $32.95 MARUGOTO CHARA DOLL! Not just your ordinary doll book, this volume presents a very unique look at 1:6 scale female dolls based on anime shows and video games as well as custom-made ones. Many of the custom-made dolls are clad in sexy and skimpy outfits while photographed in alluring poses. Also includes a section devoted to "Keiko & Hinako-San"; an "A to Z" guide section; and a techniques section for how to make your own custom-made style dolls. Japanese text. (4-8402-1474-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE MATERIAL SC, 8x12, 128pg, PC $48.95 SCHOOL UNIFORMS 2000 HC This deluxe hardcover collection of photographs by Keisuke Kurimoto features scores of cute Japanese schoolgirls posing demurely in their school uniforms. An excellent drawing reference guide for school uniforms or for those who just happen to like to keep up with the latest school uniform fashions. (4-8211-2296-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 180pg, FC $60.95 SPEED: YES, LOVE! MAKE RISING OFFICIAL TOUR PHOTOBOOK Here's the official photo collection of Speed's memorable 1998 tour. Speed is one of THE most popular j-pop idol groups in Japan today and consists of four cute teenage girls from Okinawa. Unfortunately they're are scheduled to disband on March 31, 2000, so here's the perfect keepsake item. Includes full-color poster and stickers. Highly recommended for those who are interested in Japanese j-pop music. Japanese text. (4-391-12284-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 130pg, PC $35.95 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #265 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 AX: ANIMATION MAGAZINE FROM TOKYO JULY 2000 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 $10.95 DENGEKI ANIMATION MAGAZINE JULY 2000 Formally known as Dengeki B-Magazine. This expanded monthly publication offers an informative look into the latest anime programs and SFX from Japan. Also includes a serialized manga story. Japanese text. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $12.95 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #29 The latest issue covering both American and Japanese figures, toys and miscellaneous merchandise items. This issue's main feature covers the latest Kamen Rider Kuuga line of toys and goods. Also Transformers Generation-1, capsule toys, Ultraman beanies, Dragonball Z and more. Japanese text. (4-8465-2247-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 176pg, PC $17.95 GAZO SPECIAL: GUNDAM 2000 This import magazine is dedicated to SFX and anime movies. This issue is an all Gundam issue and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the popular anime. Features staff interviews including the director Yuuki Tomino, illustrations by Gundam character designers and more. Japanese text. (4-19-720101-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 138pg, PC $23.95 HOBBY JAPAN JUNE 2000 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 HOBBY JAPAN EXTRA 2000 WINTER Hobby Japan's quarterly special spotlights the best of character garage model kits from the past year. This issue focuses on toys and models from the new Godzilla 2000: Millennium movie as well as classic models. Also includes models based on Gamera and Ultraman. Spectacular photography and dynamic diorama creations make this a must have publication for all model fans. Japanese text. (4-89425-217-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 118pg, PC $24.95 NEWTYPE JULY 2000 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 $10.95 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE JULY 2000 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, PC $8.95 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 JULY 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Squarebound format. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3& 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.95 LEMON CLUB JULY 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.95 PA PI PO JULY 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 PASOPARA CHAT JULY 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $15.95 PENGUIN CLUB JULY 2000 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 MERCHANDISE Apparel DRAGONBALL Z: BEWARE THE DRAGON T-SHIRT With all the Super-Saiyans in this design, it's a little unclear exactly who should "beware." Frontal full-color design presented on a black, 100% cotton shirt. (133/NUTS78) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 FINAL FANTASY VIII VISIONS T-SHIRT Squall Leonhart and crew charge through the flames in this exciting design which is printed in full-color on a black, 100% cotton shirt. (133/NUTS64) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 ORION: ARIEL CHALLENGE T-SHIRT Here's a dynamic shirt design based on the early work of the great Shirow Masamune. Full-color, full frontal design on a red, 100% cotton shirt. (133/NUTS77) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: DEFENDING THE REALM T-SHIRT Parn and Spark draw swords to defend the island of Lodoss. Full-color, action-packed design printed on a black, 100% cotton shirt. (133/NUTS79) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 Bamboo Blinds DRAGONBALL Z BAMBOO SCROLL #6 This officially licensed Dragonball Z "bamboo" Venetian style blind features a full-color image of the heroes from the popular Dragonball Z anime. (4632/IM40009) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item not available outside the United States. FC, 36x44 $27.00 Playing Cards DRAGONBALL Z PLAYING CARDS #4 Impress your poker buddies with this deck of Dragonball Z playing cards. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 ½” x 3 3/8”, with round corners. (4632/70056) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $7.00 MONSTER RANCHER PLAYING CARDS #2 Play some high stakes poker with style! This deck of cards features full-color images from the popular Monster Rancher anime and also makes a great souvenir of the popular TV series. Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 ½” x 3 3/8”, with round corners. (4632/GE11002) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $7.00 SAILOR MOON PLAYING CARDS #3 Styled after the standard poker deck, 2 ½” x 3 3/8”, with round corners, this full 52-card deck (plus jokers) features full-color images from the popular Sailor Moon anime. (4632/10056) (CAUT: 4) Playing Cards $7.00 Posters DRAGONBALL Z LARGE POSTER #5 The mighty Son Goku takes center stage on this dynamic full-color poster! (4632/IM40003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Poster, 22x34, FC $5.95 DRAGONBALL Z LARGE POSTER #6 Relive the action of Dragonball Z with this great full-color poster. Officially licensed, officially cool! (4632/IM40008) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Poster, 34x22, FC $5.95 DRAGONBALL Z "TEAM EARTH" PRISMATIC POSTER Let the heroes of Dragonball Z protect your otaku hangout with this full-color prismatic poster. (4632/GE1003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Poster, 22x34, FC $9.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL LARGE POSTER #1 The masterful imagery of Shirow Masamune's Ghost In The Shell will electrify your walls, so here's your chance to decorate your room in style with this full-color image. (4632/GE0005) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $5.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL LARGE POSTER #2 Here's another excellent Ghost in the Shell full-color poster that's a tad bit on the revealing side. (4632/GE0002) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $5.95 SAILOR MOON PRISMATIC POSTER #1 Decorate your walls with this spiffy prismatic style poster featuring a full-color image of the leggy Sailor Moon along with her fellow Sailor Scouts. (4632) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $9.95 SAILOR MOON PRISMATIC POSTER #2 Sailor Moon and the rest of the gang take some time out from fighting crime by relaxing at the beach. Cute. Full-color image presented on a deluxe prismatic poster. (4632) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $9.95 SAILOR MOON LARGE POSTER #5 You couldn't ask for someone better to take your temperature than from the perky Sailor Moon and her offspring from the future, Chibi Moon! Full-color image. (4632/IM024) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $5.95 Stickers DIGIMON LASER STICKER CARD SET (35 COUNT) This pack contains 35 assorted prismatic sticker cards featuring full-color images from the popular Digimon anime series. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Pack (x35) $7.95 SAILOR MOON LASER STICKER CARD SET (45 COUNT) This pack contains 45 assorted prismatic sticker cards featuring full-color artwork of the ever-popular Sailor Moon characters. (6094) (CAUT: 4) Pack (x45) $9.95 Wall Scrolls DNA2 WALL SCROLL #1 The lovely Karin from Masakazu Katsura's (Video Girl Ai) manga series is presented in full-color on this wonderful cloth wall hanging. (6094/Z127) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $18.95 DRAGONBALL Z MINI WALL SCROLL #1 A full-color image of Goku and the Z Fighters is presented on this mini "bamboo" wall hanging. (4632/GE6001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Wall Scroll, 12x16, FC $6.00 DRAGONBALL Z MINI WALL SCROLL #2 This mini wall scroll makes the perfect wall decoration for any serious Dragonball Z aficionado. (4632/GE6002) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Wall Scroll, 12x16, FC $6.00 DRAGONBALL Z "SMOKESCREEN" WALL SCROLL This officially licensed cloth wall hanging features the heroic image of DBZ's hero Goku pumped up in his super-saiyan mode! (4632/GE1008) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Wall Scroll, 40x28, FC $19.95 SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN WALL SCROLL #1 Here's a haunting image of Lain Iwakura from the surreal anime Serial Experiments Lain. (6094/Z137) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 33x44, FC $18.95 SLAYERS WALL SCROLL #3 A full-color cloth wall hanging featuring the full-color image of Lina Inverse and her adventuring cohorts taking some time out and lounging around the pool. Nice swimsuit Lina! (6094/Z127) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 44x33, FC $18.95 Misc. Items DIGIMON MINI PVC FIGURE SET Here's a collection of 10 "digivolovers" which may include such characters as: Kabuterimon, Meramon, Greymon, Seadramon and many others. Set of ten 1 ½” to 2" figures. (133/FF23) (CAUT: 4) Set (x10) $22.50 DIGIMON MINI PVC KEYCHAIN SET A great mix of 25 digi-characters can be yours with this full-color set of ½” keychains. Sets may include Tanemon, Angemon, Frigimon, Leomon, Kuwagamon and other digital delights. (133-KK71) (CAUT: 4) Keychain Set (x25) $37.50 DRAGONBALL Z RUSH HOUR MOUSE PAD The DBZ warriors and some powerful Saiyan villains are heading your way, including Goku, Gohan, Kuririn, and Picolo! Catch them quick before they pass you up! Full-color image and measures 8 ½” in diameter. (4622/MP500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Mouse Pad $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL Z: CLAN HOUR MOUSE PAD This high quality mouse pad features the entire cast of the beloved DBZ series, from the ever-popular Goku and Gohan to the mischievous Oolong! Full-color and measures 7 ¾” x 9 ¼”. (4622/MP101) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Mouse Pad $9.95 O/A DRAGONBALL Z READY TO RUMBLE MOUSE PAD Goku and the other DBZ soldiers get ready for their ultimate battle with Freeza while an awesome lightning storm rages in the background! Full-color and measures 7 ¾” x 9 ¼”. (4622/MP102) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Item only available in North America. Mouse Pad $9.95 ********************* TRADING CARDS YU-GI-OH! OFFICIAL CARD GAME DUEL MONSTERS VOL. 7 Catch the newest CCG craze coming out of Japan today with Konami's popular collectible card game based on the highly successful Yu-Gi-Oh! anime/manga created by Kazuki Takahashi (the name translates as "king of the game"). A mix between Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon CCG's this exciting game will soon be taking over the world! Each pack containing monster cards, magic cards, a trap cards. 5 cards per pack and each box contains 30 packs. Japanese text. Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. (42) (CAUT: 4) Box PI TRADING CARDS COOL COLLECTIBLES *************** Please refer to the COMICS section for Evil Ernie Series 1 Trading Cards in this month’s Previews. *************** BABYLON 5 CARDS These amazing cards feature all the action and intrigue from Babylon 5, including core cast members, a card for each episode, cards for the Harlan Ellison and Scott Adams guest characters, and aliens! Available wax boxes include: Season Two, Special Edition, Season Four, Season Five, and Profiles. 36 packs per box. (8394) (CAUT: 4) SEASON 2—Box PI (O/A) SPECIAL EDITION—Box PI (O/A) SEASON 4—Box PI SEASON 5—Box PI PROFILES—Box PI BARBIE 1991 CARD SET One hundred and ninety-four different, full-color, 2½” x 3½” Barbie cards. The complete, chronological history of Barbie! This set features beautiful depictions of the very first Barbie in 1959, up to and including the Barbie Collector cards of 1991. Plus, two checklist cards and four trivia cards. 200 Barbie Collector cards in all! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x200) PI CHARMED SEASON 1 CARD SETS Get ready for the WB’s Charmed with these awesome card sets! Choose from: the Charmed Season 1 cards that include 92 different, full-color 2½” x 3½” cards highlighting all the bewitching first season episodes of Charmed, featuring the enchanting Halliwell sisters and their new-found supernatural powers! Set includes special subsets “Witches Guide,” Demon cards, and character cards. Plus, a special bonus two-card Promo set! Next, the Charmed Season 1 “Charmed Ones” Chase card set. Nine different, full-color 2½” x 3½” cards featuring the lovely Halliwell sisters. When brought together, these cards present a stunning picture of Prue, Piper, and Phoebe. Third, the Charmed Season 1 “Book of Shadows” card set. This set includes six different, full-color 2½” x 3½” Foil “Chase” cards. These cards feature the Halliwell sisters’ favorite spells from their Grandmother’s legacy — “The Book of Spells.” And finally, Charmed Season 1 “Spirit Board” Chase card. One very special, full-color, 2½” x 3½” “Chase” card featuring the “Ouji Board” — Gateway to the Spirit World. This card is most difficult to obtain! (145) (CAUT: 4) SEASON 1—Set (x92) PI CHARMED ONES—Set (x9) PI BOOK OF SHADOWS—Set (x6) PI SPIRIT BOARD—Card PI MARILYN SERIES II WAX BOX Produced in 1995, each unopened wax box contains 36 packs of Marilyn II trading cards — nine cards per pack. This is a total of 324 cards! This exciting follow-up to the sold- out release of Marilyn I features full-color, 2½” x 3½” cards of Marilyn Monroe. Each unopened wax box consists of Regular trading cards, 10 different Holo-Chrome “Chase” cards, and the highly sought-after 24-kt. Marilyn Monroe Signature cards! (145) (CAUT: 4) Box PI MARVEL/DC COMICS 1979 SUPER-HERO STICKER SET Scarce set! Distributed by vending machines in clear plastic bubbles when originally issued over 21 years ago! Sixteen different, full-color, 1” x 3” stickers on contact paper stock. Collection includes comic greats: Superman, Batman, Robin, Captain America, The Mighty Thor, Aquaman, Wonder Woman, plus many more! These stickers have never been put in plastic bubbles and are in pristine NM/MT condition. Very difficult to obtain! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x16) PI ORIGINAL 1960s TV HITS WAX PACK COLLECTION These original 1960s TV Hits Wax Packs were issued nearly 30 years ago and are in near- mint condition. Each Wax Pack contains three different, full-color, 1 7/8” x 2 5/8” blank- backed cards. Each card features a scene from one of three classic 60s TV shows — Zorro, Kung Fu, or Flipper! Issued in 1971 by Monty Gum. (145) (CAUT: 4) Collection (x9) PI BETTIE PAGE IN BLACK LACE BOX SET COLLECTION This is a 50-card box set, plus five chase cards. All of the cards feature the Queen of Curves! (4769) (CAUT: 4) Collection (x55) PI PETTY GIRL II BOX SET COLLECTION This is a box set of classic pin-ups, plus a five-card Jantzen bonus swimsuit set. (4769) (CAUT: 4) Collection PI TOPPS POKÉMON SERIES 3 CARD SET Collect all of these great Pokémon collector sets! Choose from: Topps Pokémon Series 3 cards that include 72 different, full-color, 2½” x 3½” borderless Pokémon cards. Set includes new Pokémon character cards: Goldeen, Magmar, Vaporeen, and more. Plus, all your favorite Pokémon favorites! Each card features the Official Pokémon Character Number on the back of the card. Special subsets include a 12-card “Heroes and Villains” set, 19-card Episode Guide spotlighting the smash-hit TV series, and six “Rookie” puzzle cards for new characters. Next, the hard-to-find Topps Pokémon Series 3 Parallel Foil “Chase” Set that includes 72 different, full-color, 2½” x 3½” parallel foilboard Pokémon “Chase” cards. Third, the Topps Pokémon Series 3 Clear “Chase” Set that includes five different, full-color, plastic, 2½” x 3½” Clear “Chase” cards featuring dazzling color effects. Set includes Venonat, Mew, Togepi, Scyther, and Lapras. The Pokémon Series 3 Die-Cut Embossed “Chase” Card Set includes 12 different, full-color, 2½” x 3½” die-cut embossed “Chase” cards, featuring the evolution stages of Weedle, Gastly, Nodran, and Machop! Finally, the Pokémon Series 3 Die-Cut Pop-up “Chase” Card Set includes 10 different, full-color, 2½” x 3½” die-cut pop-up Pokémon “Chase” cards featuring Ash, Pikachu, Charizard, Squirtle, and six more of your favorite Pokémon characters! (145) (CAUT: 4) SEASON 3—Set (x72) PI PARALLEL—Set (x72) PI CLEAR CHASE—Set (x5) PI EMBOSSED—Set (x12) PI POP-UP—Set (x10) PI POKÉMON SERIES ONE ACTION FLIPZ CARD SET Eighty different, full-color, 2” x 2” Lenticular-Motion Flipz cards. This set contains all 150 different Pokémon, featuring all their morph evolution stages! Each exciting Action Flipz card shows one or two different Pokémon characters when the card is tilted back and forth. Each set features Pikachu, Raichu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Voltrob, Butterfree, Gastly, Tauros, Horsea, Staryu, Clefairy, Goldeen, and many more of your favorite Pokémon characters in action! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x80) PI STARS OF THE FUTURE 1993 BASEBALL CARD SET Nineteen different, full-color, 2½” x 3½” limited-edition Minor League Star cards. This set features 1999 MVP Chipper Jones, Carlos Delgado, Aaron Sele, Cliff Floyd, Rondell White, and many other stars. This scarce set was only available as a single pack premium for Fisher Nuts Products in selected regional markets! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x19) PI TOPPS 2000 STAR WARS: EPISODE I 3-D CARD SET Forty-six different, full-color, 2½” x 4 11/16” Star Wars Widevision cards in 3-D format. This super-cool set features 46 images never before seen on trading cards in explosive 3- D. This set highlights all your favorite Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace characters and moments. Includes: Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Maul, Queen Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, The Thrilling Pod Race, The Galactic Senate, The Final Jedi/Sith Battle, and much more! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x46) PI TRASH CAN TOTS SERIES 2 CARD SET Thirty-six different, 1½” x 2” Trash Can Tots stickers issued on six uncut strips of six stickers per strip over 15 years ago and are in pristine NM/MT unfolded condition! This set was a take-off on the very popular Topps Garbage Pail Kids and is the rare second series! This set includes: Gross Gregg, Crazy Daisy, Bro-Ken, Jammin’ Joey, Stoney Tony, and 31 other Trash Can Tots! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x36) PI WOMEN OF STAR TREK — IN MOTION CARD SETS The women of Star Trek are hot! Available sets include Star Trek: The Women of Star Trek — In Motion set that feature 32 different, full-color 3½” x 5¼” lenticular cards featuring the unforgettable women of Star Trek! This set features women from all four Star Trek series: The Original Series, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. This set includes Seven of Nine, Counselor Troi, Dr. Crusher, Kes, Yeomen Rand, Uhura, Ezri Dax, Jadzia Dax, T’Pring, Captain Janeway, Borg Queen, Andrea, and 20 other Star Trek women! Next is the Women of Star Trek — In Motion “Heroines” “Chase” card set that includes four different, full-color 3½” x 5¼” “Chase” cards — #H1-#H4. Set includes Jadzia Dax, Captain Janeway, Seven of Nine, and Uhura. Also available is the Women of Star Trek — In Motion “Villianesses” “Chase” card set that includes four different, full-color 3½” x 5¼” “Chase” cards — #V1-#V4. Set includes The Borg Queen, Kira, Lursa & Betor, and Marta. Fourth, The Women of Star Trek — In Motion Archive “Chase” card set features a 16-card subset from the popular new Star Trek series! Women of Star Trek — In Motion Autograph “Chase” card set is next and features the complete set of all five autograph cards. The hard-to-find The Women of Star Trek — In Motion Case Topper card is also available. The Women of Star Trek — In Motion Gold Archive card set is the hard-to-find, four-card set. And finally available is the hard-to-find The Women of Star Trek — In Motion Sound-in-Motion “Chase” card set that features cards with sound chips and lenticular motion. (145) (CAUT: 4) REG.—Set (x32) PI HEROINES—Set (x4) PI VILLIANESSES—Set (x4) PI ARCHIVE—Set (x16) PI AUTOGRAPHS—Set (x5) PI CASE TOPPER—Card PI GOLD ARCHIVE—Set (x4) PI SOUND-IN-MOTION Set (x6) PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK 30 YEARS TRADING CARD BINDERS These binders feature key scenes throughout Star Trek history. A nostalgic means for storing your collection! (8394) (CAUT: 4) PHASE 1—Binder PI PHASE 2—Binder PI PHASE 3—Binder PI TCMA 1982 BASEBALL’S GREATEST SLUGGERS CARD SET This set features 45 different, full-color, 2½” x 3½” cards. Set includes: Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Joe DiMaggio, Jimmie Foxx, Willie Mays, Mel Ott, Rogers Hornsby, and 35 more of Baseball’s Greatest Sluggers! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x45) PI SPORTS CARDS FLEER FLEER 2000 IMPACT NFL CARDS Football cards are hot, and Fleer is providing high-quality, inexpensive cards. What a great deal! The biggest stars in the NFL in the most affordable football card product of the year! 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $0.99 per pack. (2265) (CAUT: 4) Box PI SKYBOX 2000 E-X BASEBALL CARDS Super-premium cards featuring MLB’s top stars! Heavyweight, clear plastic cards adorned with colorful images of your favorite stars! 3 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.99 per pack. (2229) (CAUT: 4) Box PI PACIFIC PACIFIC 2000 CROWN ROYALE NFL CARDS Football cards keep getting better! This set includes a Base Set of 144 cards and 36 short- printed rookies. The Base Set Variations includes a Limited Series of 99 serial-numbered sets and Premiere Date — Hobby Only serial-numbered sets. Inserts include one Premium-Sized “Cramer’s Choice Awards” and the following Variations: 35 Holographic Blue sets; 30 Holographic Green sets; 25 Holographic Red sets; 10 Holographic Gold sets; and one Holographic Purple set — all serial-numbered. Other inserts include: six “Premium-Sized 5th Anniversary Crown Royale Issue” cards; 25 “Rookie Royalty” cards; 25 “In-Your-Face” cards; 20 “Royale Production” cards; 10 “First & Ten Laser-Cut” cards; and 20 “In-the-Pocket” cards. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PACIFIC 2000 INVINCIBLE BASEBALL CARDS Base Set includes 150 cards. Base Set Variations include 67 Platinum Blue sets, 299 serial-numbered Purple sets, and Premiere Date — Hobby-Only serial-numbered sets. Inserts include: 20 “Diamond Aces” cards; “Diamond Aces Variations” cards; 30 “King of the Diamond” cards; “King of the Diamond Variation” cards; 20 “Eyes of the World” cards; 20 “Ticket to Stardom” cards; 20 “Lightning into the Fire Die-Cut” cards; and “10 “La Vinil Loca” cards. These are bilingual (English/Spanish) cards! 3 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI TOPPS TOPPS 2000 GOLD LABEL BASEBALL CARDS This set includes 90 MLB stars and 10 prospects printed on super-premium, 35-point, plastic, rainbow-styrene stock with gold-foil stamping. Each player has two different images on each of three card fronts. Text on the back of the card defines the player’s execution of skill that is on the card’s front. Rookie cards contain the Topps Gold Label Rookie Card stamp. Each card also has text/photography that identifies its class. Basic Parallel cards include: 300 “Gold Parallel” cards — Class 1, 2, and 3. Insert cards include: 25 “The Treasury”; 10 “Golden Spikes”; 15 “End of the Rainbow”; and “10 “Bullion”. The Insert Parallel cards include: 60 “One-to-One” cards. One Info card and one checklist are also included, as well as Hobby/Retail in-pack promotions. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $5.00 per pack. (924-00H) (CAUT: 4) Box PI TOPPS 2000 NFL CARDS Football is hot! The Base Set includes 300-305 Veteran players, 10 Season Highlights, Transactions, and 10 Millennium Milestones. Bonus Base Cards include: 30 “2000 NFL Draft Picks” and two Checklists. There is also a parallel MVP Promotion. Insert cards include: 10 “Topps Combo”; 30 “Own the Game”; 15 “NFL Player Autographs”; five “Hall of Fame Autographs”; 18 “Johnny Unitas Chrome Reprints”; 18 “Johnny Unitas Autographed Reprints”; 20 “Topps All-Pros”; one “Autographed Super Bowl Game-Used Football Relic Card”; 8 “Topps Oversize Box Loaders”; 10 “Hobby Masters”; and 30 “Minted on Draft Day.” 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.29 per pack. (350-00H) (CAUT: 4) Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 2000 IONIX NFL CARDS This product features high-impact, high-intensity photographs and designs, while providing sequentially numbered Rookie Cards of future stars! Also, the “Game-Used Greats” promotion continues with the autographed Dallas Cowboy’s quarterback. Half the series is devoted to top rookies and draft picks. Regular Set includes 120 cards — 60 Regular Player cards and 60 Futuristics. Special inserts include: 15 “High Voltage”; 15 “Majestix”; 15 “Rookie Xtreme”; 15 “Sunday Best”; 15 “Super Trio”; 15 “Warp Zone”; “UD Authentics” — Level 1, 2, and 3; and “Roger Staubach Autographed Game-Jersey Great.” 4 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.99 per pack. (14032) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI UPPER DECK 2000 MLB LEGENDS CARDS Each 2000 MLB Legends case contains a 135 Regular Card Set featuring the past, present, and future of baseball. Inserts include: 10 “UD Millennium Team”; 10 “Defining Moments” cards; 10 “Reflections in Time” cards; six “Ones for the Ages” cards; six “Eternal Glory” cards; 135 “Commemorative Collection Level I” cards; 135 “Commemorative Collection Level II” cards; “Legendary Signature” cards; “Legendary Signature Gold” cards; “Legendary Game Jersey” cards; “Legendary Cuts” cards; and “A Place in History — 3,000 Hit Club” cards. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $4.99 per pack. (14043) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI UPPER DECK 2000 BASEBALL SP AUTHENTIC CARDS The Upper Deck is proud to present its signature brand, 2000 SP Authentic Baseball. An abundance of high-quality autographed cards headline this year’s edition to SP Authentic. Limited, numbered parallels of the entire regular set add to the overall collectibility of this great product. In addition, find SP Authentic cards from years past brought back from the hobby, signed by the players, and hand-numbered to the qualities acquired. When you add “A Piece of History — 3,000 Hit Club” autographed cards from players such as Tris Speaker, Paul Waner, Eddie Collins, and Honus Wagner, you’ve got yourself a winning combination! Regular Cards include: 90 Regular cards, 30 Futuristic Watch cards, and 15 SP Superstar cards. Inserts include: 10 “National Treasures” cards; 10 “Premier Performers” cards; 10 “Midsummer Classics” cards; six “SP Supremacy” cards; six “SP Cornerstones” cards; 135 “SP Limited” cards; 135 “SP Limited Gold” cards; 30 “SP Chirography” cards; 30 “SP Chirography Gold” cards; 30 “SP Buyback” cards; 10 “UD Collection Entry” cards; and “A Piece of History — 3,000 Hit Club” cards. Lots and lots of autographed cards! Hobby only. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $4.99 per pack. (14115) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI UPPER DECK 2000 MAXIMUM MOTORSPORTS CARDS Special inserts include: 10 “Cruise Control Die-Cuts”; “Pure Adrenaline Die-Cuts”; seven “Dialed In Die-Cuts”; five “Fast Friends Die-Cuts”; 10 “Young Lions Die-Cuts”; “Maximum Signatures — Single”; “Maximum Signatures — Double”; “Maximum Signatures — Triple”; “Maximum Signatures — Quadruple”; 45 Maximum 250 Die- Cuts”; and 45 “Maximum MVH Die-Cuts.” 4 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. (13943) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI NON-SPORT CARDS *************** Please refer to the GAMES section for Comic Images WWF Collectible Game in this month’s Previews. *************** HOT SHOTS HOT SHOTS 2000 FOIL BOX SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong and Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Box PI INKWORKS TITAN A.E. CARDS & BINDER The brand-new science-fiction blockbuster and movie event of the summer — Titan A.E. will blow you away! The film follows the adventures of a rebellious teen, Cale, who sets off on an intergalactic quest to find the long-lost spaceship, Titan. Legend has it that the ship has a secret that will enable mankind to defeat the Drej and rebuild the human race. Featuring the voices of Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pullman, John Legizimao, and more, and produced by animation legend Don Bluth — Fox is pulling out all the stops to make this the most dynamic animated film of all time! The 90-card Base Set features the complete movie story, rare behind-the-scene photos, unique subsets featuring special effects and character profiles, and premium-quality printing. Plus, three fantastic levels of bonus cards — each designed to provide in-your-face, three-dimensional action! The bonus cards include “The Future of Earth, “ Access Approved,” and “Titan Supreme.” 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. Also available is the Titan A.E. binder. This is a very special, full-color binder designed to hold the complete set of the Titan A.E. cards. This high-quality binder is a must-have for every collector! (145) BOX (11740) PI BINDER (11750) PI JPP OFFERED AGAIN O/A POKÉMON ACTION FLIPZ COLLECTIBLES SERIES I BOX Hot on the heels of the sell-out classic Action Flipz Premier Edition, the adorable Pocket Monsters from the hottest license to hit the planet in ages are back, and this time with a vengeance! Series I features all 150 Pokémon characters! Every character and morph are pictured on 80 Action Flipz, and at 2” x 2” in size, each packs a wallop of fun! Along with the 80 regular Action Flipz, you will find 18 chromium stickers and 10 special chase Action Flipz featuring 3-D technology randomly inserted into the pack! And as a special bonus, collectors will find an extremely limited, randomly inserted Refractor Chromium parallel sticker set! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP per pack: $2.99. Box PI ************************** LASTING IMAGES OFFERED AGAIN O/A JULIE STRAIN BABYDOLL CARD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong, or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Card PI O/A JULIE STRAIN PANTY CARD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong, or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Card PI O/A JULIE STRAIN BABYDOLL & PANTY MATCHED CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Hong Kong, or Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2) PI ************************* TOPPS TOPPS X-MEN MOVIE CARDS Topps’ first Marvel card! Change is coming, and so are Topps awesome X-Men Movie Trading Cards based on the action-packed film hitting theaters this July. Wolverine, Cyclops, Storm, Sabretooth, and others have never looked better in this all-new, uncanny, 72-card set. Featuring the stars Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Sir Ian McKellen as Magneto, Halle Berry as Storm, James Marsden as Cyclops, Rebecca Ramjin-Stamos as Mystique, and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. These eye-popping cards are packed with stunning visuals straight from the new movie and have insightful character and story synopsis information on the back. Fans will be amazed at the stunning details of movie- making magic in the “Behind-the-Scene” cards with secret info direct from the set. Plus, three levels of awesome inserts: 10 Double-sided Chrome cards; Authentic Autograph cards of the cast and crew — including director Brain Singer; plus, for the first time, fans will be able to acquire a piece of actual movie costume prop with this X-Men set’s exclusive and extremely rare “Piece of the Action” cards! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP per pack: $1.99. (CAUT: 4) Box PI GAMES SECTION AVALANCHE PRESS PANZER GRENADIER Tactical combat on the Eastern Front, 1941-1942. Soviet and German troops and tanks clash in the greatest invasion of modern times. Units represent tank and infantry platoons, artillery batteries or individual leaders. Over 50 scenarios cover the intense battles between the German and Soviet armies. Includes 12 pages of rules, 495 oversized (2/3- inch) playing pieces, and four hard-mounted game boards. Ages 10 and up. (301) (CAUT: 4) Boxed $48.00 SOPAC NAVAL ACTION IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC 1942-1943 The award-winning Great War at Sea series expands into World War II. The bloody fighting for Guadal Canal and the rest of the Solomon Islands wrote a glorious chapter in the history of the U.S. Navy. Now you too can fight for Ironbottom Sound and steam down “The Slot.” All the American, Australian, New Zealand, and Japanese ships which fought in the campaign are present. Over 30 scenarios re-create air and naval actions during the 1942 campaign. 210 oversized (1-inch) and 280 standard playing pieces. Two hard-mounted game boards. Ages 12 and up. (012) (CAUT: 4) Boxed $48.00 COMIC IMAGES WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION RAW DEAL CCG STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS Brush up on your “Suplex,” practice your “Arm Bar Takedown,” and by all means perfect your “Chin Lock” because you get to control all the action in Raw Deal, the new World Wrestling Federation Collectible Card Game. Starter decks feature a World Wrestling Federation Superstar (The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Chris Jericho, Mankind, Kane Undertaker, and HHH). Booster packs add additional “wrestler unique” cards to power up your deck. 12 cards per pack; 61 cards per deck. (CAUT: 4) STARTER DECK—Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. BOOSTER PACK—Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. DECIPHER BOY CRAZY CCG Boy Crazy! is a revolutionary new trading card system for girls who like boys. It offers fun opportunities for self-discovery and empowers girls to make choices. It does this through photos of real boys from around the world featured on cards that girls will collect, trade, and use to play games alone or in groups. The electric design of Boy Crazy! cards features photos of boys ages 12 to 22; a detailed personal profile; a list of favorites including music, food, books, and colors; and ideal traits they look for in a girl, among others. 9 cards per pack. (CAUT: 4) Pack SRP: $2.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR WARS CCG ENHANCED CLOUD CITY BOOSTER PACKS An addition to the Star Wars Customizable Card Game, and similar to the Enhanced Premiere, each Enhanced Cloud City pack contains Cloud City and new Premium cards. The cards are of bounty hunters, main characters, and cards designed to increase the strength and utility of the Cloud City Expansion set. This product offers novice players an excellent introduction to this expansion set with one quick purchase and offers existing players an opportunity to boost the power of their decks. (430) (CAUT: 4) Pack $14.95Ea. O/A STAR WARS CCG REVISED DAGOBAH EDITION BOOSTER PACKS Exciting game play, great content, great demand, and revised text combine to form a new and improved Star Wars CCG Dagobah Edition Expansion. This white-bordered edition contains the same cards as the black-bordered version, only now with revised text to make game play easier. 9 cards per pack. (254) (CAUT: 4) Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. O/A STAR WARS REFLECTIONS A COLLECTOR'S BOUNTY BOOSTER PACKS Reflections is essentially a surprise pack with a twist — 18-card packs containing 17 random cards (from Premiere, A New Hope, Hoth, Dagobah, Cloud City, Jabba's Palace, and Special Edition), and one very special foil card! These are 114 of the very best and rarest cards, redone as stunning foil versions. From Darth Vader, to Luke Skywalker, to Yoda... the best “rare” cards from all the expansions can be found in Reflections! Also included in this series are several black-bordered out-of-print cards. Each pack has a MSRP of $5.00. 18 cards per pack, 30 packs per box. (88/1582360812) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Pack MSRP: $5.00Ea. *************** STAR OF THE MONTH STAR WARS: ENDOR BOOSTER PACKS Fly through the woods on a jet-bike. Be the most fearsome Stormtrooper in the galaxy only to be beaten by teddy bears armed with sticks and stones! These awesome booster packs bring the aspects of Return of the Jedi into the Star Wars CCG — everything from the Ewoks on! 9 cards per pack. (228/STAR09727) (CAUT: 4) Pack MSRP: $2.50Ea. *************** JOLLY ROGER GAMES THE CHICAGO WAY Chicago. The city of broad shoulders. The slaughterhouse of the world. The Windy City. The Second City. A big city like Chicago gives its citizens confidence, pride, and power. And with a powerful city comes big business and influential politicians. So when you are in northern Illinois, you must make certain to do things the Chicago way. What is the “Chicago way?” 20th century Chicago was ruled by “the machine,” better known as the Democratic Party. The Party maintained ruthless control over public finances and, through its favor, a man could grow rich and powerful. In The Chicago Way, players vie to be elected mayor of Chicago. But in a city where the dead vote, real power comes from the political bosses and aldermen. And if you want the dead to vote for you (sometimes more than once!), it would be good to be on friendly terms with those aldermen. (JOL444) (CAUT: 4) SC MSRP: $35.00 MAUL OF AMERICA Being optioned for a motion picture! Caught in a mall after hours, players must escape to warn the authorities of trouble in America’s heartland. Zombies are loose! And what mall doesn’t have flame-throwers, machine guns, and an unstaffed food court for the use of the patrons? Want to actually see if you can find a Hackmaster +12? Go check out WeirdPete’s… official game store of the Maul of America. MoA is for two to six players, comes with four double-sided modular boards, stand-up figures, and 126 equipment and action cards. (JOL999) (CAUT: 4) Game MSRP: $30.00 CHOPPING MAUL The expansion to Maul of America! Zombie flicks always have sequels, and Maul of America is no different! Chopping Maul provides four new maps and 27 new cards for use with MoA. In addition, the new maps add rules for other shopping mall staples such as fountains and escalators! Best of all, the expansion fits right in MoA’s box... no fuss, no muss! (JOL9999) (CAUT: 4) Expansion MSRP: $8.00 HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE This book is a collection of essays by game designers about the art and craft they put into the design of their game. Essays are included from the following people: Jolly Blackburn on how a KoDT comic becomes reality and from where the ideas come; Greg Costikyan on what the next 10-15 years hold for the future of RPG and technology; Matt Forbeck on the possibility of having a successful game or campaign without morality and what place the role of good vs. evil has in a successful universe; Richard Garfield on Game Mechanics and Meta-gaming; Gary Gygax on how Greyhawk was inspired and evolved, and what happens when “your baby” is changed by people other than yourself; Rick Loomis on the history of the gaming industry from miniatures to RPG to CCG and beyond; Marc Miller on the difference between science fiction and science fantasy; and Greg Stafford on how game mechanics and the theme of a game interact and change one another. Diamond will be donating proceeds from sales of this game to the Darlene Casselman Cancer Endowment. (JOL003) (CAUT: 4) SC MSRP: $20.00 KOPLOW GAMES 7-PIECE MINI GLITTER 12MM DICE SETS Seven mini polyhedral glitter dice (1D4, 1D6, 1D8, 1D10, 1DT10, 1D12, 1D20) in a sturdy plastic tube. Available in Clear or Yellow. (CAUT: 4) CLEAR (08173)—Die SRP: $3.50Ea. YELLOW (08177)—Die SRP: $3.50Ea. 7-PIECE GLITTER DICE SETS Seven dice in a re-useable plastic tube. One each of D4, D6, D8, D10, DT10, D12, and D20. Available in Clear or Yellow. (CAUT: 4) CLEAR (09521)—Die SRP: $5.20Ea. YELLOW (09524)—Die SRP: $5.20Ea. MIDNIGHT GAMES NINA HARTLEY’S SCANDAL CARD GAME SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Deck MSRP: $13.69Ea. STEVE JACKSON GAMES GURPS VILLAINS Villains. Where would the heroes be without them? Probably unemployed. The hero may be the star of his story, but it takes a prize villain to bring out the best in him! GURPS Villains is a compilation of dastardly foes from all ages, genres, and backgrounds. Crackpot spy-movie masterminds, backstabbing patricians, grim undead overlords, hard- bitten crime bosses… they’re all here! Each villain is described both biographically and in game terms, and is accompanied by “bits” like fiendish plots, evil henchmen, devious deathtraps, and secret strongholds. GURPS Villains also includes a GM’s guide to dramatic villain design and use. After all, everybody loves a “good” bad guy! (6416) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg MSRP: $19.95 GURPS TRAVELLER: ALIEN RACES 3 The third book in the Alien Races series describes two of the most alien races in the Traveller universe — the Droyne and the Hivers. The Droyne, which Imperial archaeologists are beginning to suspect are identical to the ancient race that scattered Humaniti and created the Vargr, are among the most pacific of all the inhabitants of the Imperium. But if they were once so powerful, why have they given up on the jump-drive and the other trappings of interstellar power? What did they learn that Humaniti will not? And what about the Hivers, the strange six-limbed creatures who dominate dozens of other races within their Hive Federation? Why do they treat their offspring so strangely? Does their incredible intelligence translate to wisdom? Or does their lust to manipulate others represent a threat to the Imperium? Also described are three minor races: the Hiver’s laughing mercenaries, the Ithklur; the tiny nocturnal Lithkind; and the fluorine- breathing Inheritors, who inhabit a Dyson sphere created by the Ancients. (6608) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg MSRP: $19.95 SHOCKWAVE Shockwave is the first supplement for Ogre/G.E.V. It includes 224 counters for a variety of new units, a full-color map that fits on any side of the G.E.V. map, and 12 scenarios (four for Ogre, eight for G.E.V.). New units in Shockwave include a devastating Cruise Missile (and a Laser Tower to shoot it down), three new types of G.E.V., and the Superheavy Tank! (7201) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg MSRP: $9.95 TALICOR COMIC CRUSADES TRIVIA GAME A trivia game for every comics enthusiast. Questions both simple and difficult, sure to entertain for hours. How much do you really know about comics? (8080) (CAUT: 4) Game $29.99 REDEMPTION CCG STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS A collectible card game based on the Bible with art from Greg Hildebrandt and others. (CAUT: 4) STARTER DECK (6420)—Deck MSRP: $5.00Ea. BOOSTER PACK MSRP: $2.99Ea. REDEMPTION PLAYERS GUIDE The helping hand to uplift your play of the Redemption CCG! (CAUT: 4) SC MSRP: $9.95 USAOPOLY LIONEL TRAINS COLLECTOR’S EDITION MONOPOLY GAME All aboard! Take a ride into the past and relive the Lionel story with the Monopoly Game: Lionel Trains Collector’s Edition. Take risks, make deals, and vie to own the most spectacular Lionel train collection including antique train engines, cars, and accessories. Comes with collectible pewter tokens and custom dice. Officially licensed by Lionel and the perfect gift for train enthusiasts of all ages! (117) (CAUT: 4) Game PI WEST END GAMES DC UNIVERSE RPG: JLA SOURCEBOOK This supplement will include detailed information on the current roster of the new JLA and the new JLA Watchtower. It will also include information on founding members of the JLA, the members of Young Justice, the bases of these two teams, and the adversaries of all three incarnations of the JLA. (52006) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8½x11, 144pg MSRP: $21.00 DC UNIVERSE RPG: JLA DICE Expanding the number of Hero Dice available to players, these seven unique dice will include images of the founding seven members of the new JLA and their evil counterparts from the Injustice Gang. With the new JLA Dice, players and Narrators have the chance to use their favorite hero when they roll the dice. (52007) (CAUT: 4) Dice (x7) MSRP: $6.95 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING CLANBOOK: MALKAVIAN REVISED EDITION This edition is the third in the ongoing series of completely overhauled clanbooks for Vampire Revised. This book takes a sharp new look at Clan Malkavian, updating it for the new millennium. (2353) (CAUT: 4) SC $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHILDREN OF THE NIGHT CHARACTER PORTFOLIO Children of the Night fully details the heavy-hitters of Vampire’s World of Darkness. Includes the justicars and many archons of the Camarilla, as well as key princes, bishops, pack priests, Sabbat cardinals and prisci, and an inscrutable Inconnu or two — all the undead know... and fear. (2023) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg MSRP: $14.95 *************** CROATAN SONG: WEREWOLF SOURCEBOOK Croatan Song is a new Werewolf: The Apocalypse sourcebook providing a history of the Pure Lands. Fans can finally learn what the werewolves of Native America were doing before the influx of European settlers… and discover the details behind the final sacrifice of the lost Croatan tribe. (3112) (CAUT: 4) SC MSRP: $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WEREWOLF: THE DARK AGES SOURCEBOOK by Various Werewolf: The Dark Ages is a supplement allowing Werewolf: The Apocalypse players to explore the medieval World of Darkness from the Garou’s point of view. This book contains just about anything you could want for adapting werewolves to the Dark Ages setting, from contemporary tribal information to guidelines for crossing over with Vampire: The Dark Ages. Whether you want to try a completely different spin on medieval horror fantasy, or re-create the deeds of your modern-day Garou’s ancestors, this is the book for you. (3800/STAR09405) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg MSRP: $21.95 *************** DEAD MAGIC: MAGE REVISED SOURCEBOOK Dead Magic carries on the momentum of the popular Mage Revised. This book of historical magic and cultural horror looks into lost civilizations and their mystic heritage — a must-have for anyone who enjoys the darker aspects of Mage. (4045) (CAUT: 4) SC MSRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A INFERNALISM: THE PATH OF SCREAMS SOURCEBOOK by Phil Brucato This is the Devil’s world. All the Gospels proclaim it so, and the horrors of the age seem to prove it true. Beset by temptation, desperation, power and fear, is it any wonder some magi turn to the Darkness? The Path of Screams is the ultimate descent — a rebellion against all that is holy and right. Those who choose to Fall perform blasphemous rites, master horrifying magicks, and sell their very souls to demonic tempters. This is their story: A dark collection of cults, characters, motivations, and night-black Arts. An enlightenment of the damned. (4806) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg MSRP: $18.00 *************** MIND’S EYE THEATRE: SABBAT GUIDE Much as the MET: Camarilla Guide explored a major sect in Vampire’s live-action setting, this book delves into its darker counterpart. (5018) (CAUT: 4) SC MSRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LAWS OF THE HUNT Sick of Kindred preying on your city? Sick of Garou and wraiths running riot through your streets? Help is here in Laws of the Hunt, providing what you need to hunt down everything from vampires to Risen, Changelings to Glass Walkers. (5014) (CAUT: 4) SC, 176pg MSRP: $15.00 *************** ABERRANT: THE DIRECTIVE This supplement explores an organization of non-super-powered individuals who make it their business to keep a close eye on novas. Fans of espionage and a street-level look at super-heroes will love this! (8521) (CAUT: 4) SC MSRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ABERRANT: PROJECT UTOPIA SOURCEBOOK by Bowen, Long, & McCoy It is more powerful than nations. It controls more novas than any other entity in the world. It is Project Utopia, stalwart guardian of Earth. Utopia has ended wars, cured diseases, and saved entire populations from starvation. So why are some novas so hell- bent to take it down? This sourcebook details Project Utopia and the novas who serve it. An entire organization — including subsidiaries Team Tomorrow and Project Proteus — is covered in minute detail in this 144-page tome. (8504) (CAUT: 4) SC, 144pg MSRP: $19.95 *************** CAMARILLA & SABBAT CHESS SET PIECES Each set (Camarilla & Sabbat) contains beautifully sculpted pieces first seen in the Vampire Chess Set, but are offered in two sets, without a board. (CAUT: 4) CAMARILLA (5191)—Set MSRP: $79.95 SABBAT (5192)—Set MSRP: $79.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE MUG If you're gonna drink around the gaming table, you might as well do it with class, and this green marble Vampire: The Masquerade 11-oz. mug is the way to go. It holds a full 11 ounces and is printed on both sides, so you and your friends can all see the logo. (5202) (CAUT: 4) Mug MSRP: $12.95 *************** WINNING MOVES MILLE BORNES A cross-country race through France sets the stage as you earn mileage points, overcome traffic hazards, and sabotage your opponents! Play 1,000 miles of cards, and you win the game. This special Collector’s Edition of Mille Bornes brings back the bright and charming artwork of the original 1962 cards. The 110 cards are poker-sized, the rules booklet is easy to read, and the score sheets are large and convenient — just like they were in the original game! Includes car-shaped card tray. (1020) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. Game $10.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST HALLS OF STORMWEATHER NOVEL developed by Greenwood, Emery, Smedman, Gross, Whitney-Robinson, Byers, & Kemp The Halls of Stormweather is the first book in a series that explores the mean streets of a city where everything has a price… and even the wealthiest families will do anything to survive. The cast of characters: the capable but embattled patriarch of the Uskevren family; a young woman who is more than just a maid; the son who carries a horrifying curse; a wife with a past as long as it is dark; a servant with more secrets than his master could ever guess; and more. These seven portraits set the stage for a new Forgotten Realms series and provide an easy entry point for new fans. Best-selling author and father of the Realms, Ed Greenwood, lays the foundation for six of the most promising newcomers. (TSR21560) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg MSRP: $7.99 MAGIC: THE GATHERING — PROPHECY TRADING CARD GAMES The Magic: The Gathering — Prophecy expansion introduces killer new mechanics that will transform the Magic tournament scene in fascinating ways. Players can follow the engaging Magic story through this latest release from the trading card game that started it all. Available are the Theme Decks (60 cards per deck); Booster Packs (15 cards per pack); and Fat Pack (six Prophecy boosters, one Prophecy novel, one Prophecy pull-out section from TopDeck magazine, and two premium cards). This is a limited product. Allocations will occur. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. THEME DECK (WOC06168)—Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. BOOSTER PACK (WOC06101)—Pack MSRP: $3.29Ea. FAT PACK (WOC06107)—Pack MSRP: $24.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGIC: THE GATHERING BATTLE ROYALE BOX SET Get ready to rumble! Now Magic players can get their friends together and stage the mother of all Magic: The Gathering wars with the Battle Royale multi-player box set. This set includes complete rules for seven multi-player variations, plus four evenly matched decks specifically designed to provide ideal multi-player Magic sessions. The Battle Royale set provides players with everything they need to learn and play multi- player Magic. (WOC06040) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set MSRP: $24.99 *************** STARS OF THE MONTH EARTHQUAKE & INSTINCT DECKS In the Instinct game, knowledge of one's potential is key, as before each hand is played players assess their cards and decide how many tricks they can win. In the Earthquake card game, players score points by playing matched sets of creatures — the larger the set, the more points they score! Both of these new games (compact and portable) will equally challenge game enthusiasts. 70 cards per deck. (WOC06037/STAR08047) (CAUT: 4) Deck MSRP: $7.99Ea. GREAT DALMUTI CARD GAME Based on the premise that fairness in games is overrated, The Great Dalmuti is an interactive card game for five to eight players in which players strive to improve their positions in a game of medieval one-upmanship. (WOC5100/STAR01223) (CAUT: 4) Game MSRP: $7.95 DILBERT THE CORPORATE SHUFFLE GAME A fast-paced game starring Dilbert, the cartoon hero of the workplace! The humor of Dilbert creator Scott Adams and the game-designing expertise of Richard Garfield have come together for this great new game based on The Great Dalmutti. Each card features a different color Dilbert cartoon and is sure to tickle the funny bones of frustrated office workers everywhere! (WOC5201/STAR06536) (CAUT: 4) Game MSRP: $12.95 ROBORALLY REVISED RoboRally is a wild race across an ever-changing obstacle course. Includes: six floor boards; a 56-page manual; revised Program & Option cards; eight robot figures; die-cut counters; and a revised Factory Floor Guide quick reference card. (STAR01509) (CAUT: 4) Game MSRP: $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FILTHY RICH DISPLAY Inspired by a view of Hong Kong streets choked with competing business signs, Filthy Rich engages players in a game of capitalistic competition. The game features see- through pages representing different business sign locations. Players as business owners, compete for customers by "hanging" their signs on the street — the better the placement, the better their chances of luring customers into their stores and generating the cash they need to purchase the finer things in life, such as trophy spouses and private islands. Includes four plastic card sleeves mounted on board, 121 cards, and 5 dice. (WOC06407) (CAUT: 4) Game $24.99 *************** MLB SHOWDOWN 2000 TRADING CARD GAMES Combining the strategy of baseball with the collectability of baseball cards and the competition of fantasy baseball, it’s the first trading card game that will have players of all ages and abilities swinging for the fences. Players become the owners and managers of their teams! Available are the Two-Player Starter Decks (12 cards per deck); Booster Packs (9 cards per pack); and the Draft Pack (15 cards, 40 strategy cards, and one organized play insert per pack). (CAUT: 4) (O/A) STARTER DECK (WOC14002)—Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. BOOSTER PACK (WOC14000)—Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. DRAFT PACK (WOC14004)—Pack MSRP: $8.99Ea. NITRO TCG STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS From the same company that brought you the Pokémon trading card game comes this trading card game based on the highly successful WCW property. 40 cards per deck; 11 cards per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. STARTER DECK (WOC14011)—Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. BOOSTER PACK (WOC14009)—Pack MSRP: $3.29Ea. TWO OF MINDS STAR DRIVE NOVEL by William H. Keith, Jr. On the outer reaches of the galaxy, the Verge is a dangerous place. And in the underground hell of the planet Oberon, life in a street gang doesn’t offer many possibilities. That is, until Kai robs the wrong man and finds himself in the middle of a power struggle. (TSR21558) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg MSRP: $6.99 VOLO’S GUIDE TO BALDUR’S GATE developed by Ed Greenwood Baldur’s Gate and Baldur’s Gate II are two of the best-selling computer role-playing games of all time. Now fans of the setting can find detailed information on settings used in these games in Volo’s Guide to Baldur’s Gate, including hints and tips for Baldur’s Gate II. This book connects the computer games with the Forgotten Realms role-playing game on which they were based. Because of its rich setting and highly detailed characters, the Forgotten Realms brand stretches beyond its paper-and-pencil role-playing roots, appealing to computer and novel fans alike. (TSR11626) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 128pg MSRP: $16.95 WHAT WERE YOU THINKING 2ND EDITION A new family game that plays differently than most because there are no "correct" answers — only "popular" ones. What Were You Thinking challenges you to think just like everyone else. Questions are asked and players write down their answers. The best answer isn't necessarily the one you'd find in an encyclopedia. Instead, the most popular answer is always the right answer! (WOC05603) (CAUT: 4) Game MSRP: $14.95 VIDEOS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS VIZ [VIDEO] MAISON IKKOKU Viz Video is proud to offer new subtitled volumes of Rumiko Takahashi's Maison Ikkoku. Join struggling, perpetually broke college student Godai, his beautiful landlord Kyoko, and their nosy neighbors in this fan-favorite romantic comedy series! MAISON IKKOKU VOL. 19: DRESS YOU UP VIDEO/SUBTITLED This video ships in May 2000. A game of dress-up soon turns into a full-blown Maison Ikkoku costume party, and even Kyoko's undergoing a radical transformation! Then, teased by her more sophisticated friends, Kozue longs to put the question to Godai: Do you like me, or don't you? And she's got another plan, too — to make Godai jealous through Mitaka! 2 subtitled episodes, 52 minutes. VHS, FC $28.95 MAISON IKKOKU VOL. 20: PRESENT FROM THE PAST VIDEO/SUBTITLED With three people to buy presents for — Kozue, Kyoko and Ikuko — and next to no money, Godai's in a pinch. His solution? Odd jobs, lots of 'em! But when Godai loses an important item that was entrusted to him by Kyoko, he must go out of his way to find it… knowing that it was a gift from her former husband Soichiro. 2 subtitled episodes, 52 minutes. SUBTITLED, VHS, FC $28.95 RANMA ½ MARTIAL MAYHEM VOL. 8: TO THE VICTOR, THE SPOILS VIDEO/DUBBED Just when you think you've seen martial arts everything, here comes martial arts shôgi, sometimes called Japanese chess! Then, with a whole new staff of highly trained, more serious ninja at his disposal, Kuno considers giving Sasuke his walking papers, but not before one last mission: Arrange for him an assignation with the pig-tailed girl! 2 English-dubbed episodes, 52 minutes. VHS, FC $24.95 RANMA ½ OUTTA CONTROL SUBTITLED EDITION VOL. 9: GREAT EGGSPECTATIONS Furinkan gets a visit from a mysterious wandering swordsman who seems to have something to do with eggs. What is his connection to Kasumi? And what does it all mean for Kasumi's bashful beau Dr. Tofu? It's a hard-boiled Ranma 1/2 drama! 2 subtitled episodes, 52 minutes. VHS, FC $28.95 NIGHT WARRIORS: DARKSTALKERS' REVENGE BOX SET The 4-volume anime based on the hit Capcom games is now available in one box set! Vampire Demitri Maximoff rules Earth in a grip of eternal night, challenged only by vampire hunter Donovan Baine and the seductive—and ruthless—succubus Morrigan. But when their very planet is invaded by the fire elemental Pyron, the Darkstalkers must fight for their lives! "The finest video game-based anime produced to date…spectacular and vibrantly colored…breathtaking," says Gamer's Republic. 4 videos, total 180 mins. DUBBED—VHS, FC $59.98 SUBTITLED—VHS, FC $59.98 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME APOCALYPSE ZERO BATTLE 1 VIDEOS In the post-apocalyptic world that Earth has become in the 21st century, monsters, mutants, and demons all roam the land looking for human prey. Kakugo and Harara have been trained by their father in the ancient Zero fighting technique, to protect the last remnants of humanity, and restore hope and peace on earth. Powered by both their superior fighting skills and their secret techniques, as well as special living armor made from the souls of ancient warriors, they are sent into the world to defend the weak from demons and mutants who savagely attack and destroy human life. Yet, with all their training, Harara succumbs to the evil within, killing their father and believing Kakugo is dead as well. But their fates are still intertwined. Kakugo comes to the remnants of a city to help the few human inhabitants. As he saves them from the ravages of cannibalistic monsters and depraved mutants, he once again encounters his psychotic sibling, and the bloodiest battle of the 21st century brings new meaning to sibling rivalry! Approximate running time: 40min. (6204) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (AWVD0010)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED (AWVS0011)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 4 VIDEO SUBTITLED Six episodes on one tape! The battles continue as Novis Noah and Orphan continue their conflict. But the battle takes on a more personal side as well, as parents are set against children, and friends against friends. And the mystery of the Brain Powered is at the center of it all. Approximate running time: 150min. (8682/70640) RES. from Previews Vol. X #3 (Mar00) VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 FOUR PLAY VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 GOKU: MIDNIGHT EYE VIDEOS Someone is murdering police officers and the killer is still out there. An ex-police officer turned private detective, Goku, must find the suspect to these hate crimes. When he encounters the source of these murders, a dark, enigmatic woman, he himself becomes endangered by her twisted power. Grotesquely injuring his own left eye to save himself, he mysteriously receives a cybernetic implant endowed with special abilities. This replacement eye is linked to virtually every computer on the planet, and its user may access any database or operate any digital machine by simply his will alone. Armed with a double-extending telescopic scepter, Goku investigates further into the murders, and is ensnared in the devious plot of a larger illegal arms-dealing organization. Directed by the acclaimed Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Wicked City, BioHunter, Ninja Scroll), written by Buichi Terasawa (Space Adventure Cobra), and beautifully animated at Madhouse Studios, Goku is a cavalcade of talent brought together in an impressive package of action, suspense, and plot twists. Fraught and exciting, Goku is simply unparalleled in its beautifully drawn characters, excellent writing, and explosive fight scenes. Based on the original comic by Buichi Terasawa. Approximate running time: 60min. MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (UV1042)—VHS SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED (UV1043)—VHS SRP: $29.95 GUNDAM WING VOLUME 2: DARK SHADOWS VIDEO DUBBED As seen on Toonami on the Cartoon Network! Contains episode 5-7. Relena learns the truth about her identity, but at a terrible cost. Meanwhile, the Gundam pilots plan an attack on New Edwards base, thinking they can strike against all of Oz, but in reality, it’s a clever trap. (8682/71155) VHS SRP: $14.98 GUNDAM WING VOLUME 3: TARGET GUNDAM VIDEO DUBBED Contains Episodes 8-10. Lady Une continues plotting to destroy the Gundams. Meanwhile, the Gundams continue their guerilla attacks on Earth targets. And the Tallgeese and the Gundam Wing meet on the battlefield. (8682/71156) VHS SRP: $14.98 LEGEND OF THE LAST LABYRINTH VIDEO & DVD DUBBED Yusuke is a young, orphaned high-school student who just happened to be late for class one day. Little did he know that his tardiness would consequently put him in the right place at the right time — soaking in the middle of a muddy puddle with a girl, who quite literally falls right into his lap! Rogue, the mysterious girl who fell from the sky, suffers from amnesia and remembers nothing except for her name. Ever the gentleman, Yusuke offers her a place to stay until she recovers her memory. After spending many days playing, shopping, and falling in love, Yusuke suddenly encounters two women — Kaige and Meige — who claim to be Rogue’s royal sisters. Now, Rogue and Yusuke are threatened with separation, not only by Rogue’s sisters who want to take her back home, but also by enemies of the royal family who wish to capture Rogue. Will Rogue be able to accept the truth behind her hidden memories? Will Kaige be able to confront the enemy that was once her love? Will Rogue and Yusuke have to say good-bye to the love that has grown between them? A touching love story in the spirit of Oh My Goddess! and Video Girl Ai, this beautifully animated video is as sure to charm audiences with its tale of impossible love as it is to enchant the masses with its stunning visuals! Approximate running time: 40min. FC (6204) VHS (AWD0009) SRP: $24.95 DVD (AWDVD0084) SRP: $29.95 LOST UNIVERSE VOLUME 1 VIDEOS Kain Blueriven is a mercenary who will take on any job that will keep bill collectors at bay. Unfortunately, most of his assignments come from the mysterious Hail Claymore of the Universal Guardian, which means that Kain and his crew usually get stuck with jobs so dirty, nobody else will take them. Disappearing spaceships, poisoned tea sets, and exploding kitchens are just the beginning of a new sci-fi epic! (76) DUBBED—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED—VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO VOLUME 4 VIDEOS Akito finds himself the object of a romantic rivalry between Yurika and Megumi as the crew of the Nadesico fight battle after battle to defend the Earth. An encounter with a mysterious girl leads to tragedy as Akito and the Aestivalis team take on a new and even more deadly form of Jovian fighter. (76) DUBBED—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED—VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 MAZE VIDEOS New from Software Sculptors! From acclaimed scriptwriter Katsumi Hasegawa (The Slayers, The Slayers Next, Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight, Photon)! Transported through time and space, Maze has gained incredible powers and one astronomical problem. Every night, she transforms into a lecherous man! To top it all off, she must rescue a princess from a mysterious warrior cult. But male Maze would rather be chasing the ladies! Approximate running time: 60min. (969) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (SSVD6077)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (SSVS6078)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.99 MYSTERIOUS PLAY/FUSHIGI YUGI VOLUME 15 VIDEOS Despite extreme odds, the Konan forces refuse to give in to Nakago’s forces. Unfortunately, even extreme sacrifices only provide a temporary relief. Meanwhile, Yui, Miaka, and Tamahome are back in Tokyo, where their separation from the conflict only forces Tamahome to face the truth — he’s a fictional character in a book! Yui’s Lesson: don’t let kids play with Suboshi! (8682) DUBBED (71089)—VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (71090)—VHS SRP: $29.98 MYSTERIOUS PLAY/FUSHIGI YUGI VOLUME 16 VIDEOS The final conflict between Nakago and Tamahome — on the streets of Tokyo! Even without Suzaku’s power, Tamahome will fight Nakago to the death to protect Miaka. Will Miaka be able to save both her love and her cherished fast-food restaurants, or will Nakago become a god of destruction? Yui’s Lesson: redemption can always be found if you wish to find it. Each volume contains collectible character cards (while supplies last). (8682) DUBBED (71091)—VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (71092)—VHS SRP: $29.98 MYSTERIOUS PLAY/FUSHIGI YUGI BOXED SETS I Collect the first eight volumes of Fushigi Yugi in one boxed set! The entire first season of Fushigi Yugi begins the saga of Miaka’s struggles in the Universe of the Four Gods, and her quest to gather the seven Celestial Warriors of Suzaku. These VHS collections are packaged in high-quality printed boxes. (8682) DUBBED (70578)—Set (x8) SRP: $99.98 SUBTITLED (70579)—Set (x8) SRP: $99.98 SAKURA DIARIES VOLUME 2 VIDEOS The steamy action continues as Touma’s lie about getting into college gives him a shot at the beautiful Meiko. But, two people know the real story — Mashu, who wants Meiko even more, and the lust-struck Urara. Find out what happens when Touma is confronted by the truth. Sexy, racy, and pulse-pounding action! (76) DUBBED—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED—VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 SHAMANIC PRINCESS TIARA’S QUEST VIDEOS New from U.S. Manga Corps! From the director of Outlaw Star! To retrieve the talisman stolen by her beloved, Tiara hunts the night, battling monsters with her awesome shamanic powers! Approximate running time: 60min. (969) DUBBED (USM1852)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (USM1853)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.99 SINS OF THE FLESH VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 THE SLAYERS: TRY VOL. 2—THE DRAGON SHRINE? VIDEOS New from Software Sculptors! Lina Inverse and her friends continue their all-new exploits in thos second volume! Available in Dubbed and Subtitled. Approximate running time: 100minutes. (969) DUBBED (SSVD6116)—VHS SRP: $19.99 SUBTITLED (SSVS6117)—VHS SRP: $19.99 SORCERER HUNTERS: SPELL WARS VOLUME 3 VIDEOS After a deadly confrontation with Big Momma’s knights, Zaha Torte closes in on Carrot, using the young man’s dreams to seduce him to Zaha’s dark cause. So when Carrot’s behavior becomes increasingly rebellious, Big Momma is forced to summon the Hunters to her lair for a dinner, where murder just might be on the menu. (76) DUBBED—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED—VHS, FC SRP: $29.98 SPIRIT OF THE SWORD VIDEOS Yonosuke Hikura is a typical high-school freshman, except he has been changed with a spiritual mission. Demon Fighter, a role that has been handed down from generation to generation of the Hikura family, now rests on his shoulders. Demon Fighter means that he is charged with getting rid of the stray demons from Heaven’s World, where humans live and return them to Earth’s world, where they belong. To aid him in his quest he uses a precious spiritual sword that connects Heaven’s World and Earth’s World. With the tiny spirit Tsukinozya Inbe’s assistance (a messenger from Earth’s World), Yonosuke battles demons constantly. However, somebody else looks to steal his precious sword. Yukinozyo, Tsukinozya’s brother, and his faithful accomplice Ararei, have a grudge against his brother. Together, they plan to cause chaos in Heaven’s World as soon as he can get Yonosuke’s sword. When one day Yonosuke accidentally loses his spiritual sword, all hell breaks loose as he must now face demons without his special powers! Approximate running time: 45min. (6204) DUBBED (AWVD0007)—VHS, FC SRP: $24.95 SUBTITLED (AWVD0008)—VHS, FC $24.95 WANDERERS EL HAZARD TV BOX SET 1 VIDEOS Makoto was any other typical high-school geek with mad scientist aspirations until his arch-rival, Jinnai, attempted to sabotage his latest experiment. The resulting accident throws Makoto, Jinnai, and several others through a dimensional rift into the strange, magical world of El Hazard! These VHS boxed sets collect all seven volumes of the TV series, The Wanderers, in high-quality printed collector’s boxes. (8682) DUBBED (71192)—Set (x7) SRP: $99.98 SUBTITLED (71248)—Set (x7) $99.98 ANIME ON DVD COWBOY BEBOP SESSION 4 DVD The crew of the Bebop learn a lot about themselves. Faye discovers a little of her missing past. Jet learns that things aren’t always the way you remember them. Ed and Ein strike out on their own as bounty hunters, with unusual results. Contains Episodes 15-18. (8682/10387) DVD SRP: $29.98 GARZEY’S WING DVD-ROM New from U.S. Manga Corps! From the creator of Gundam! Chris’s biggest problem was getting into a good college. Now, his spirit has been hijacked by wings of light, and transported into an ancient world! Summoned by an enslaved tribe to lead a bloody revolution, Chris must quickly adapt to his new surrounding… or die! Bonus features: interactive chapter stops, sneak peaks, “Meet the Director,” and English subtitles. DVD- ROM features an art gallery, character gallery, Japanese cast information, and the script. (969/USMD1878) DVD-ROM SRP: $29.99 GUNDAM WING OPERATION 2 DVD Contains Episodes 6-10. Relena, having learned her true identity, must return to Earth and continue her life. Meanwhile, Lady Une schemes to destroy the Gundam pilots, and risks an entire base to do so! And the Tallgeese and the Gundam Wing will meet on the battlefield! Dual Language DVD with Extras. (8682/10418) DVD SRP: $24.98 OUTLAW STAR VOLUME 1 DVD Collecting the first five episodes on one dual-language DVD! Gene Starwind and his partner Jim Hawking run a modest business on Centinel III. But then a woman hires Gene and changes their lives forever. Suddenly, they’re Outlaws — a space-age breed of adventurer — and they’ve got Pirates on their tale. Lots of them! Science-fiction action from the creators of Cowboy Bebop and Gundam Wing! (8682/10440) DVD SRP: $29.98 PLEASE SAVE MY EARTH DVD The lives of several Tokyo teens get turned upside down when they discover that they all share the same exact dream of their past lives together on the moon! As they explore their memories, they uncover mysterious conflicts and latent psychic powers that may threaten to tear their world apart! This DVD collects all six volumes of the anime series, previously released on three VHS volumes by Viz Communications, and also contains the previously unreleased Japanese language version with English subtitles! (8682/10441) DVD SRP: $29.98 TENCHI UNIVERSE ON EARTH 1 DVD Join Tenchi Masaki on the beginning of his strange adventures as he meets the alien women who will turn his life upside down! Volume one of an eight-volume series, Tenchi Universe will also be shown on the Cartoon Network’s Toonami Block this summer, and is available for the first time on DVD! (8682/10641) DVD SRP: $29.98 ANIMATION 70 YEARS OF POPEYE DVD Celebrate 70 years of one of cartoon’s most adored characters, Popeye the Sailor. Olive Oyl, Bluto, Wimpy, and more are all featured in some of Popeye’s most beloved cartoons of the last 70 years. The spinach-eating dynamo’s best cartoons are included, and they have never looked or sounded this good! This DVD features interactive animated menus; production notes; scene access; complete cartoon histories; synopsis & credits; a complete history of Popeye in his own words; three sound choices: Dolby Digital, Dolby Prologic, and stereo; as well as a “Feel the Sound” set-up. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Approximate running time: 100min. (8057/71231) DVD SRP: $19.98 G.I. JOE VIDEOS & 3-PACK They are tough, proud, and always ready to fight the evil forces of Cobra,whenever and where ever they lurk! America’s greatest heroes are here in these awesome videos! Get in on the non-sop, all-American action of G.I Joe! (640) VOL. 7 (2730)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 8 (2762)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 9 (2731)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 3-PACK—VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 SIMPSONS POLITICAL PARTY 3-PACK VIDEOS Make it a profitable election year with The Simpsons’ greatest political parodies! (749/2000283) 3-Pack SRP: $24.98 SOUTH PARK THE MOVIE VIDEO & DVD The first-ever feature-length film based on the popular South Park series, South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut is here for all to witness! Join your favorite mischievous South Park kids in one of the funniest movies ever made! Approximate running time: 81min. FC (968) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS (336823) SRP: $14.95 DVD SRP: $29.99 TRANSFORMERS VIDEOS & 3-PACK Transformers — more than meets the eye! The Autobots and Decepticans are back in these exciting adventures of the original Transformers series! (640) VOL. 7 (2727)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 8 (2728)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 VOL. 9 (2729)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 3-PACK—VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 ASIAN ACTION THEATER BUDDHIST FIST VIDEO DUBBED An early classic by legendary Yuen Wo Ping, director of Iron Monkey and action director of the Hollywood hit The Matrix, The Buddhist Fist is the story of two orphans who are raised separately by Shaolin monks and trained in the lethal art of the Buddhist Fist. Fate reunites them after a series of attacks at the monastery, and a surprise revelation leads to a duel to the death between two brothers. Packed with furious fight scenes expertly choreographed by Yuen Wo Ping, and presented in its original widescreen glory, The Buddhist Fist is good old-fashioned kung-fu fighting at its very best! (7816/75073) VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DREADNAUGHT VIDEOS New low price! From 1981. Directed by Yuen Woo Ping (Drunken Master, Tai Chi Master) and starring Yuen Biao (The Prodigal Son). An old-style martial arts film featuring the spectacular lion dance scene and the laundry-room fight scene copied shot for shot in Batman Forever. The White Tiger becomes an insane serial killer after his wife is killed. When local police fail to catch him, it’s up to a shy laundry boy (Biao) to get the job done. (7816) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (49953)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (56483)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 ************************* MOON WARRIORS VIDEO SUBTITLED Moon Warriors, the sword-play thriller directed by Sammo Hung (Martial Law), provided the inspiration for Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace! Now this amazing movie is available! (7816/30103) VHS SRP: $19.98 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEW LEGEND OF SHAOLIN VIDEO SUBTITLED New low price! Martial arts master Jet Li stars in this high-kicking historical revenge spectacular as a kung-fu student trained at a Shaolin monastery. When Li joins rebel forces in an attempt to overflow the ruling Manchu oppressors, he is betrayed by a power- hungry fellow student. Approximate running time: 95min. (7816/35743) VHS SRP: $19.98 ************************ ZERO WOMAN RETURNS VIDEO SUBTITLED The most beautiful and deadly operative of Section Zero is back! Even in a modern democracy, a police network so covert does not really exist. It is in this world of nonexistence that Rei operates, nonchalantly completing her assignments with the cold, hardened edge and precision that is expected of the operatives of Section Zero. Rei is sent on a mission to investigate Kayama, the main channel to the outside for dirty cops selling confiscated drugs and guns. But as the theory goes, like attracts like, and Rei finds a soulmate in her target — a man, like her, who really does not exist. What happens when two zeros meets? Approximate running time: 80min. (6204/TSVS0063) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 ZERO WOMAN THE ACCUSED VIDEO SUBTITLED New from Asia Pulp Video! Rei is a woman without a past — without an identity. Only a handful of people know who she really is: a lethal undercover agent working for the Zero Department, a deadly shadow division of the police force. Men are turning up dead — brutally murdered with a skill worthy of the Zero Department’s finest assassin. Now, Rei’s on the run from her own kind, hot on the trails of a killer who is her equal in every way. Approximate running time: 77min. (696/APC1966) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 CLASSIC FILM & TELEVISION AVENGERS 1964 SET 1 VIDEO 3-PACK & DVD 2-PACK The original, groundbreaking British TV espionage classic is now available to all! Stalk scoundrels, assassins, and spies with John Steed (Patrick Macnee) — part debonair man- about-town, part ruthless, unscrupulous professional undercover agent — and his first female partner, the incomparable Mrs. Cathy Gale (Honor Blackman) — professional anthropologist, secret agent, firearms expert and judo master. Together, they protect society from traitors, tyrants, and terrorists as The Avengers! This set contains six complete, black-and-white episodes, all digitally remastered for optimal clarity and sound. Set 1 includes the episodes: “The White Elephant,” “The Little Wonders,” “The Wrangler,” “Mandrake,” “The Secrets Broker,” and “The Trojan Horse.” This set is also available as a DVD 2-Pack. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. (7279) 3-PACK (17648)—VHS, b&w SRP: $29.95 2-PACK (70070)—DVD, b&w SRP: $44.95 AVENGERS 1964 SET 2 VIDEO 3-PACK & DVD 2-PACK The original Avengers have never looked better! This set contains six complete, black- and-white episodes, all digitally remastered for optimal clarity and sound. Set 2 includes the episodes: “Build a Better Mousetrap,” “The Outside-In Man,” “The Charmers,” “Concerto,” “Esprit De Corps,” and “Lobster Quadrille.” This set is also available as a DVD 2-Pack. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. (7279) 3-PACK (17652)—VHS, b&w SRP: $29.95 2-PACK (70073)—DVD, b&w SRP: $44.95 *************** Please refer to the TOYS section for Krofft Superstar feature, Electra Woman in this month’s Previews. *************** ELECTRA WOMAN & DYNA GIRL VIDEO The show is about two women — Laurie (Deirdre Hall) and Judy (Judy Strangis), who are newspaper reporters for the world-famous Newsmaker Magazine who coincidentally also happen to be the super-heroines, Electra Woman and Dyna Girl. With the help of Crimescope, the two reporters can transform themselves from everyday reporters to the subtly sexy, crime-fighting duo! (640/2716) VHS SRP: $9.95 JAMES BOND STORY VIDEO & DVD From gadgets to girls, The James Bond Story takes you behind the scenes of the most popular film franchise of all time! This action-packed retrospective is loaded with memorable clips from all 19 Bond films — Dr. No to The World is Not Enough — and explores the way five talented actors have reinvented the sexy British spy over the past four decades. Approximate running time: 52min. FC (8057) VHS (WHE71236) SRP: $14.98 DVD (WHE73083) SRP: $19.98 MONTY PYTHON’S FLYING CIRCUS SEASON 3 SETS — VIDEOS, DVDs, & 6- PACK Thirty years ago, something completely different made its debut on British television screens, and the world has never been quite the same since! Monty Python Flying Circus is a hit! Available in Set 5 video, Set 5 DVD, Set 6 video, Set 6 DVD, and a complete 6- Pack video set. The DVDs feature web links to PythonShop.com, useless tid-bits, Pythonism glossary, Gillainimations art gallery, troupe career highlights, and MotyKaraoke. All the shoes are digitally remastered. The videos are close-captioned, and the DVD is subtitled for the hearing impaired! (7279) SET 5 VIDEO (AAE17707)—VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 SET 5 DVD (AAE70082)—DVD, FC SRP: $44.95 SET 6 VIDEO (AAE17711)—VHS, FC SRP: $29.95 SET 6 DVD (AAE170085)—DVD, FC SRP: $44.95 6-PACK (AAE17758)—VHS, FC SRP: $59.95 TARZAN LOST 1950s ADVENTURES VIDEO Gordon Scott, Tarzan of the movies from 1956-1960, made these great rarely-seen classic TV appearances! Includes “Tarzan and the Trappers.” This is the lost “movie” from the three TV pilot episodes for the never-aired half-hour series made in 1957! Also featuring Eve Brent as Jane and Ricki Sorensen as Boy. Also includes stock footage from previous Tarzan films! “Tarzan — Behind the Scenes” is also included. Miki Carter, director of photography and location producer for many of the Tarzan films narrates rare location and safari footage! Filmed in Africa and Kenya for Gordon Scott’s first three films in 1956-1958! Approximate running time: 115min. (4341) VHS, b&w SRP: $19.95 WORLD WAR TOONS VIDEO December 7, 1941, the forces of Imperial Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, and America was dragged into World War II! Our boys went off fighting in the Pacific, and against the forces of Nazi Germany in Europe! At home, the war was also fought by our cartoon stars! On every movie screen in America, the ‘toons kept morale high. Here are some of the best cartoons made. Includes: “Bugs Bunny: Any Bonds Today,” “Ducktators,” “Toyko Jokio,” “Scrap Happy Daffy,” “Falling Hare,” “Fifth Column Mouse,” “Superman: The Japeteurs,” “Superman: The 11th Hour,” “Superman: Destruction, Inc.,” and “Superman: The Secret Agent.” Black-and-white and color cartoons. (4341) VHS SRP: $19.95 INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE SPECIAL EDITION VIDEO &DVD Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt top an all-star cast in the hypnotic film version of Anne Rice’s bestseller about the attractively tormented undead and their evil deeds across two continents and two centuries, directed by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, The End of the Affair). Includes new digital transfers, original trailers, collectible clamshell packaging, and a limited-edition mini-lobby card reprint. Also includes an all-new introduction by novelist Anne Rice and Director Neil Jordan. And as an added bonus, exclusive “Making- of” documentary, In the Shadow of a Vampire, featuring all-new interviews with Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Stephen Rea, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst, Anne Rice, Neil Jordan, and more! FC (8281) VHS (18313) SRP: $19.98 DVD SRP: $24.98 SPHERE COLLECTOR’S EDITION VIDEO & DVD At the bottom of the Pacific, deepest fears come true. An elite underwater team (Dustin Hoffman, Sharon Stone, and Samuel L. Jackson) explores the mysteries and menace of an eerie spacecraft that plunged into the ocean 300 years ago. From the Michael Crichton bestseller. And as an added bonus, the behind-the-scenes documentary, Shaping the Sphere: The Art of the Visual Effects Supervisor. FC (8281) VHS SRP: $22.95 DVD SRP: $24.98 STRANGE BREW VIDEO The movie Strange Brew, starring Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, is available on video right here, right now! This hilarious movie is a cult classic that you most defiantly need to add to your film collection! It’s one of the comedy greats! Just put your Strange Brew action figures out when you’re watching this movie, and you’ll have yourself a good-time party! Oh, and don’t forget the beer and pizza! (8281/65199) VHS, FC SRP: $9.94 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS COMIC IMAGES All Comic Images T-shirts are screen-printed, high-quality, heavyweight, pre-shrunk, 100% cotton tees. DARK HORSE ALIENS VS PREDATOR VS. TERMINATOR COVER #1 T-SHRIT This cotton black T-shirt re-creates Dwayne Turner’s cover art for issue #1 of the upcoming Aliens Vs. Predator Vs. Terminator mini-series. The heavens are gonna rumble when these head-stompers clash their tusks in the latest monster crossover from Dark Horse! (59/00601) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GHOST COVER #19 T-SHIRT When you see her, you don’t know whether to run for cover, or ask her out on a date. Either way, you’re shocked beyond belief. And you think twice about the grand scheme of the afterlife! This black cotton T-shirt re-presents the stunning beauty of Ghost, as rendered by Denis Beauvais on the front cover of Ghost #19. (59/00602) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 CENTRAL PARK MEDIA ANIME PIN-UP BEAUTIES MAKIKO T-SHIRT A girlish sway, a toss of the hair, and head-turning innocence. It’s all behind spectacles and a schoolgirl uniform. It is Makiko, and she wants your full, undivided attention on this dazzling white cotton T-shirt. (59/00603) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 CHAOS! COMICS COUNTER STRIKE COVER #1 T-SHIRT They’re here to do major collateral damage. And they’ll have fun while they’re doing it! This white T-shirt depicts Ivan Reis’ art to the front cover of Counter Strike #1. It’s a high-flying kick to the face, which demands to be recognized! (59/00604) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 SQ PRODUCTIONS HIVE ATTACK T-SHIRT This 100% cotton T-shirt with art by Fastner & Larson shows what happens when you steal a handful of honey! And you can bet the other honey is going to have her hands full with her buzzing insect attackers. There’s a stinger with her name on it, so she better be quick with the blade! (59/00605) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 MERMAID T-SHIRT “Sorry, Charlie!” this fish seductress whispers, as she blows the skeleton a kiss on this eerie natural T-shirt. Pelaez paints a flesh-crawling image that’s, nonetheless, beautiful to behold. Here you see what awaits you at the bottom of the sea. (59/00606) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS X-MEN VI T-SHIRT MARVEL CLASSIC: X-MEN LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT O/A MARVEL CLASSIC: X-MEN T-SHIRT Here’s two new X-Men shirts in time for the movie. X-Men VI features the detailed art of John Romita Jr. screenprinted in color on a stone-washed blue 100% cotton shirt. Marvel Classic X-Men (available in both long and short-sleeve), features artwork based on the art of Jack Kirby screenprinted in full process color on white 100% cotton shirts. The X-Men are out in full-force. S, M, L & XL (S & M on X-MEN IV only) $17.95 XXL .$20.95 L-XL (long-sleeve) $23.95 XXL (long-sleeve) $26.95 O/A ANIMATED NIGHTWING SYMBOL T-SHIRT Screenprinted in blue on a black 100% cotton shirt. This is your chance to be part of the next generation of heroes. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A ANIMATED ROBIN T-SHIRT The animated Boy Wonder springs to life on this full color designs screenprinted on a red 100% cotton shirt. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A ROBIN SYMBOL T-SHIRT Features the timeless circle “R” screenprinted on a red 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Guaranteed to bring out the kid in all of us!! L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 SIGNATURE EDITION T-SHIRT #1: WILL EISNER The highly recognized John Hancock of Will Eisner sets the standards on the new Signature Edition #1 T-shirt. The premiere release in the series features Eisner’s signature screenprinted on a natural-color, 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Will Eisner’s Spirit this month with this special shirt from his creator. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A KC: SUPERMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A KC: SUPERMAN SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT Both shirts feature the stylized “S” symbol screenprinted in red and black on a navy blue long or short-sleeve shirt. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 L-XL (long-sleeve) $23.95 XXL (long-sleeve) $26.95 BATMAN BEYOND SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT O/A BATMAN BEYOND SYMBOL T-SHIRT The animated hit takes center stage on both the new Batman Beyond Symbol Long- Sleeve and Short-Sleeve shirts. Features the red futuristic bat-symbol screenprinted on the front of a black 100% cotton shirt. It’s your choice, long-sleeve, short-sleeve...or both!! L-XL (long-sleeve) $23.95 XXL (long-sleeve) $26.95 L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 THE LIFE OF GROO GRAPHIC NOVEL by Mark Evanier & Sergio Aragonés The secrets of Groo are revealed in this epic 64 page, full color book by Mark Evanier and Sergio Aragonés. One chuckle per page guaranteed. SC, 64pg., FC $12.95 ANIMATED BATGIRL T-SHIRT Features the art of Bruce Timm is screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. S-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 DARK VICTORY X: JUSTICE T-SHIRT Mr. Freeze makes a special appearance on the new Batman Dark Victory X: Justice T- shirt. Features the art of Tim Sale screenprinted on a black 100% cotton shirt. Catch the ongoing Dark Victory saga by Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale from DC Comics. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 SILVER SURFER IV T-SHIRT Catch the Surfer riding those treacherous cosmic-currents on the new Silver Surfer IV T- shirt. Features the art of Jack Kirby screenprinted in full color on a black 100 cotton shirt. No surfing the net out here, this is the real deal!! L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A DAREDEVIL IV T-SHIRT The art of Frank Miller is screenprinted in full color on a denim blue 100% cotton shirt. Daredevil is here!! L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A FANTASTIC FOUR/INHUMANS T-SHIRT Features the powerful art of Jack Kirby and Joe Sinnott screenprinted in full color on a red 100% cotton shirt. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 THOR II T-SHIRT Thor goes alien on the new Thor II T-shirt. Screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton shirt, Walt Simonson provides this art for this variation on the Thor character that holds a special place in everyone’s memory. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A MC: X-MEN #1 T-SHIRT O/A X-MEN I T-SHIRT Features the cover to X-Men #1 screenprinted in full color on a natural 100% cotton shirt with X-Men I depicting the art of Steve Rude printed on a black shirt. It’s an X-Men double-header!! L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 COUNTER-X LOGO T-SHIRT There’s a new spin on the traditional with the Counter-X Logo T-shirt. Features the sign of a new generation screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton shirt. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN X T-SHIRT O/A SPIDER-MAN IX T-SHIRT Spider-Man X features the art of Weringo and Townsend screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt and Spider-Man IX T-shirt displays the fantastic art of Steve Ditko screenprinted in full color on a stone-washed blue, 100% cotton shirt. A double-dose of Spidey. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 FUTURAMA: “BEND WITH CARE” T-SHIRT FUTURAMA: “INSIGHT” T-SHIRT BRUCE LEE: “POSIN’” T-SHIRT Futurama and Bruce Lee take center stage this month from Giant. All designs are screenprinted in color on heavyweight 100% cotton shirts. L-XL. $17.95Ea. BARRY WEEN T-SHIRT Making his t-shirt debut this month is Master Ween on the new Barry Ween T-shirt. Features art by creator Judd Winick screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. He’s young and chock full of attitude...and he’s yours to wear...and to read from Oni Press. S-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 BLUNTMAN & CHRONIC IV T-SHIRT The death of Bluntman’s faithful companion is commemorated on the new Bluntman & Chronic IV T-shirt. Features the art of McNeil & Banky screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Chronic go bye-bye! L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A RST VIDEO T-SHIRT O/A QUICK STOP T-SHIRT Back again are two great shirts based on Kevin Smith’s Clerks flix. Featuring the internationally recognized Quick Stop logo screenprinted on the front of a white 100% cotton shirt and the multi-color RST logo screenprinted on a black 100% cotton shirt. L-XL. $17.95 XXL $20.95 *********************** APPAREL SECTION ANIME PLASTIK CAMOUFLAGE MECH T-SHIRT Forget the new look. Forget wearing parachute pants and bell-bottoms. All you need is this Safari Green Camouflage Mech t-shirt that sports a sweet tantalizing picture of Plastik. (7296/2515701) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.00 XXL $18.00 PLASTIK STEEL ANGEL T-SHIRT Beauty comes in many shapes and forms. Sometimes it comes on the wings of a prayer answered. And in this case, here are two of the loveliest wings you’ll ever see on this Steel Angel navy cotton t-shirt. (7296/2513701) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.00 XXL $18.00 BETTIE PAGE BETTIE PAGE VAMP SHIRT You would be totally defenseless in the face of super-dynamo vamp, Bettie Page. There is no resistance known to man. So imagine the stares and attention you’ll draw once you wear this t-shirt that features the irresistible vamp queen! (8343/2465) (CAUT: 4) S-L $16.00 BETTIE PAGE BACK SHIRT Sometimes, a bare back is even sexier than the full package itself! The back is a prelude of good things to come, wouldn’t you say? And being that the full package is the lavish Bettie Page, here is one teaser that’s guaranteed to increase your heartbeat! (8343/2465) (CAUT: 4) S-L $16.00 BETTIE PAGE HAWAIIAN SHIRT Hit the beach with Bettie, as she’s pictured here from her famous Hawaii photo shoot. This session captured all of Bettie’s beauty and charm as it mixed with the sand, surf, and sun. That angelic face of hers makes for the perfect beach t-shit! (8343/2465) (CAUT: 4) S-L $16.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RETRO MECHANICS JACKET You can’t expect to be suited-up for battle against vampires, demons, and forces of darkness without licensed attire! It…wouldn’t be natural! It’d be like eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich without the jelly! Don this sweet retro jacket that allows you to take a stand against the enemies of the night. Wear it with pride, and show your support for Buffy! (870/BVS-JKT-1) (CAUT: 4) XL $170.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER EMBROIDERED LOGO HAT Need to look sharp for that night out on the town? Want to keep your hair protected from those annoying clawed feet of bats flying around in the sky? Of course you do. And that’s why this Buffy logo hat is just the thing you need to protect your irreplaceable thinking cap. (870/BVS-HAT1) (CAUT: 4) Hat $16.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER IRON-ON TRANSFERS A pouty, gorgeous Sarah Michelle Geller looks at you from both sides of the looking glass, and dressed in some tantalizing threads via these gorgeous iron-on transfers that you can use to create your own t-shirts! Choose from the mirrored Reflections transfer, or the Beep Me transfer, which has Sarah saying “If the apocalypse comes…beep me.” (4731) (CAUT: 4) BEEP ME (BVI-89)—Iron-on $1.95 REFLECTION (BVI-88)—Iron-on $1.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OZ T-SHIRT A heartthrob in his own right, Oz is here to lend a hand in destroying all vampires. Here on this 100% cotton black t-shirt, he does his best to cop the Don Juan look. (6028/080- 025A) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $17.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE INNOCENCE T-SHIRT Here on this t-shirt, Buffy looks as timid as a new-to-the-neighborhood schoolgirl. Very reserved. Very lazy. But never judge a book by its cover! We all know that this is one Blondie who really kicks major butt! So enjoy this shot of Buffy’s serenity, as it is a rare shot of the calm before the storm. (6028/080-025A) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $17.99 *************** CBLDF OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND FRANK MILLER SPLASH T- SHIRT Who wouldn’t go to Hell and back for Sin City’s latest starlet? We’ve taken Frank Miller’s delicious portrait from the black cover of Hell and Back #6 and created what is surely the sexiest CBLDF T-shirt of all time! Available in Sin City colors to match every mood: Snow White, Blood Red, and Gold Digger. Yow! (8945) BLOOD RED—L-XXL $20.00 SNOW WHITE—L-XXL $20.00 GOLD DIGGER—L-XXL $20.00 ************** COMICS TENTH T-SHIRT Tony Daniel’s The Tenth is one of the hottest comics to come blazing under the Image “I.” But here’s something that’s just as hot. A smack-you-in-the-face Belt Print t-shirt (perfect for rumbling), and a smoking Between The Sheets t-shirt that you can wear to bed! (6358/) (CAUT: 4) BELT PRINT (THT3882)—M-XL $20.00 BELT PRINT (THT3882)—XXL $22.00 BETWEEN THE SHEETS (THT3886)—M-XL $17.99 BETWEEN THE SHEETS (THT3886)—XXL $19.99 CLEOPATRA 2525 CLEOPATRA 2525 METAL LOGO HAT This tough baseball cap features the radiant Cleopatra 2525 metal logo from the series. A real winner! (870/CLEO-HAT1) (CAUT: 4) Hat $16.00 DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z T-SHIRTS Take back the streets with style, as you bear these sharp-looking t-shirts that proclaim Dragonball Z is the force to be reckoned with. You don’t take lightly to those who tread on your feet with contempt. Make the confrontations blood for blood. Get up and going, straight edge! Let these shirts be your adrenaline-fueled messages: leave alone what you can’t handle, jerky! The Urban shirt is a black cotton t-shirt; Vegeta Specs comes as a Navy shirt; One In The Same comes as a Bohemian Blue shirt; Past & Present Youth is a Royal Blue shirt; and King Kai’s Pupils is a Royal-colored shirt. (7296) (CAUT: 4) URBAN (9625701)—M-X L $16.00 VEGETA SPECS (9624101)—M-X L $16.00 ONE IN THE SAME (9623901)—M-X L $16.00 PAST & PRESENT YOUTH (9625711)—S-L $14.00 KING KAI’S PUPILS (9625912)—M-X L $12.00 DRAGONBALL Z HATS Got to get all fired up before you park yourself down on living room furniture for a Dragonball Z marathon? Well then, get the popcorn, assorted junk food, the stack of videotapes, and these cool hats that feature cool Dragonball Z characters! (6031) (CAUT: 4) GOKU DRAGON (DB3012)—Hat $14.00 SUPERFIST GOKU (DB3013)—Hat $14.00 JAPANESE GOKU (DB3014)—Hat $14.00 BLONDE GOKU MESH (DB3016)—Hat $14.00 BLONDE GOKU BLACK (DB3017)—Hat $14.00 FANTASY INDIAN CHIEF T-SHIRT A face-painted warrior shows his grim war visage, and keeps a stiff upper-lip for the bloody battle that surely lies ahead. This black t-shirt is one heavy-hitter, as the front of this cotton t-shirt depicts a stone-faced Indian War Chief, and the back shows an eerie horse skull adorned with Indian war paint and feathers. (7138) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $23.00 XXL $25.00 CASTLE T-SHIRT Valiant warriors on the backs of their winged reptilian steeds charge forward to overtake the army guarding a castle on this cryptic black t-shirt. The back of the shirt shows the battle for the castle from afar. An apocalyptic bird’s-eye view of a battle where the blood spills throughout the night — and well into the next morning. (7138) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $25.00 XXL $27.00 FELIX THE CAT FELIX T-SHIRT This blue cotton t-shirt shows a Felix that’s ready to take you down hard and fast. He’s clothed in martial arts fighting gear, and his chi is focused. Felix is ready to put the slapdown on you. Wear this t-shirt, and then brag how you’re his sensei! (6031/FC5024) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.00 XXL $18.00 GAMERA GAMERA GUARDIAN T-SHIRT He dares you to say how much you like turtle soup. Go ahead. Make his day. The shelled guardian monster needs a good workout. Wear this t-shirt that depicts a battle-ready Gamera, and walk around in style. (4740/GMR101) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.99 XXL $19.99 GAMES JAVA’S CRYPT STERLING SILVER PENDANTS Dress up for the game finals with these handcrafted sterling silver pendants. These pendants are done in a satin finish, and represent the perfect select jewelry that you need in order for the games to proceed in character. Set the right mood with these irreplaceable gems! (4610) (CAUT: 4) GIOVANNIA (JAV-WW-046)—Pendant $24.99 TZIMISCE (JAV-WW-034)—Pendant $24.99 ILLUMINATI (JAV-SJG-007)—Pendant $24.99 HORROR ANKH T-SHIRT This symbol is as old as time itself. Want to show that you too can speak in cryptic undertones, and walk around wearing nothing but the color black? You’ll need this t-shirt to complete the outfit. (4729) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.00 KISS KISS PSYCHO AS HELL T-SHIRT The four lads who rock and roll all night and party every day had one too many, it seems. Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter are wearing their Sunday best straight jackets on this black cotton t-shirt because their Psycho Circus album went gold. And now they’re the ones who are psycho! (7297/9KIB171) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 KISS GLOW FACES T-SHIRT Like creatures of the night, they come looking for you. They bring loud amplifiers, jungle juice, and a long-wagging tongue. Like ghosts in the shadows appear the four members of KISS. At last a t-shirt of glowing faces that shine the trademark makeup which made the four boys of KISS legends in their own time! (7297/9KIB113) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 KISS 2000 T-SHIRT A stunning t-shirt showing the kabuki-faced lads all revved-up, and ready to rock out for the new millennium. (7297/9KICH189) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 KISS FINAL SHOW T-SHIRT So were you there for the final show that closed the 1996-1997 world tour that reunited the four original members of KISS? Whether you made it or not doesn’t matter, really. What does matter is that you pick up this t-shirt that commemorates that final explosive rock arena spectacle, which ended the highest-grossing tour for the year! (7297/9KIB129) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE BLACK HAND T-SHIRT The mark of the Black Hand is here, and that means little game miniatures will be smashed to bits on the front of this 100% cotton t-shirts! (4006/563103) (CAUT: 4) M-XXL $20.00 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE TWO DICE T-SHIRT All it takes is two dice for this gamin’ gunslinger to turn the tables on his enemies. Here’s a shirt you can wear to your games to show that you, too, are the meanest sucker to ever roll a pair of dice. (4006/563101) (CAUT: 4) M-XXL $20.00 MOVIES TITAN A.E. IRON ON TRANSFERS Hot on the heels of this new animated sci-fi thriller comes these cool iron-on transfers that you can use to make customized shirts commemorating the blockbuster hit! (4731) (CAUT: 4) AFTER EARTH (AEI-44)—Iron-on transfer $1.95 CREW (AEI-32)—Iron-on transfer $1.95 WORLD UNITE (AEI-43)—Iron-on transfer $1.95 PEANUTS FLYING ACE OVAL T-SHIRT With the passing of Charles Schulz, here’s his canine flying ace to give him a parting salute. (7294/ PN-124) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.00 JOE COOKOUT T-SHIRT When it comes to toast, popcorn, and pickles, Joe Cool’s got the program together. When it comes to cooking on the grill, he’s got a face full of smoke on this light ash 100% cotton t-shirt. (7294/PN-157) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $15.00 JOE INTERNET T-SHIRT Even a cool big dog like Joe Cool takes time to surf the ‘net. Heck, it’s practically a way of life for some of us! Joe’s not about to fall behind the times, as we see on this black 100% cotton t-shirt. (7294/PN-RST-437) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.00 PRINCESS MONONOKE PRINCESS MONONOKE SAN PROFILE T-SHIRT The beautiful Princess atop her shaggy companion makes for a breathtaking black t-shirt that goes good with any pair of jeans and sneakers! (4740) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 POKÉMON POKÉMON GOTTA CATCH ‘EM ALL JUVY T-SHIRT Here are juvenile sizes for the youngest fans! Catch ‘em all with this t-shirt that shows Ash, Pikachu, and friends on the go to collect all the Pokémon monsters! (7295/POK3490) (CAUT: 4) S-L $10.00 MAD MEWTWO JUVY T-SHIRT Mewtwo is on the move! Watch out! You can wear this t-shirt to show everyone that they better stay one step ahead of you! (7295/POK4148) (CAUT: 4) S-L $10.00 SAILOR MOON SAILOR MOON PINK VISOR Keep the sun out of your eyes with this spunky pink visor that features an image of the cute and sassy Sailor Moon on the front! (6031/SA3902) (CAUT: 4) Visor $14.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAILOR MOON JUNIOR SOFTBALL JERSEYS Sailor Moon and her friends are here to help with all your troubles, or simply just play a great game of softball! There are many friends to pick from: Sailor Moon is featured on a white jersey with royal blue sleeves; Sailor Venus is featured on a banana-yellow jersey with orange sleeves; and Sailor Mars is featured on a burgundy jersey with pink sleeves. These shirts are made from 100% cotton jersey fabric, containing ringer and ¾ sleeves. The small/medium jersey size has a 30” chest, the large/extra-large jersey size has a 36” chest. (7294) SAILOR MOON (SAI-166) S/M $16.95 L/XL $16.95 SAILOR VENUS (SAI-167) S/M $16.95 L/XL $16.95 SAILOR MARS (SAI-168) S/M $16.95 L/XL $16.95 ************** SPEED RACER CARDS RACING T-SHIRT Here’s a familiar sight: Speed Racer and a competing race car knocking each other around to compete for road space. And of course we know who goes crashing into a mountain! Relive the glory days of early anime with this black cotton t-shirt! (4750/TS8004) (CAUT: 4) S-XL $15.99 XXL $17.99 SPEED RACER MACH 5 MOTORSPORT T-SHIRT Here’s a sharp layout picturing Speed Racer’s fully-loaded race car, the Mach 5. This is the road machine every young boy wanted to own. It’s one of the most classic rides at the forefront of our modern memories. So, let’s keep it there with this commemorative cotton navy t-shirt. (SA10401) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.00 SPEED RACER SHOOTING STAR T-SHIRT Race the motor, pop the clutch, and take off down the road with the wind racing through your hair as you burn up the track with this ballistic royal t-shirt. Speed Racer may be a shooting star, but he’s the brightest one we’ve seen! (7296/SA10301) (CAUT:4 ) M-XL $16.00 WU TANG COLLECTION SCI-FI WU TRIANGLE T-SHIRT Close the circle tight! No one can get past these rough n’ ready warriors. Their steel is drawn, and their eyes are set on this black cotton t-shirt. (4237/SWTT01) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $19.95 WU BAR T-SHIRT A nifty bar design adorns this cotton navy t-shirt! (4237/SWTT07) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $19.95 WU CHICK T-SHIRT Here’s one gal who doesn’t take any guff! She may be beautiful, but she’s also deadly. Don’t try any funny stuff, or this chick will take your hand off! (4237/SWTT04) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $19.95 WU GROUP T-SHIRT There’s some heavy body-slammin’ goin’ down on this t-shirt. If you ain’t able to run with the big dogs, we suggest you stay on the porch! The boys are back in town, and they’re playing mean and dirty! (4237/SWTT05) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $19.95 X-MEN WOLVERINE LOGO YOUTH CAP After they see you’re wearing this cap bearing the Wolverine logo, they’ll turn tail and run! No one wants to mess with anyone that can—with a pop of his claws—tear up automobiles like they’re pieces of newspaper! (6461/23-1026Y) (CAUT: 4) Cap $12.99 X-MEN MOVIE ADJUSTABLE RING A collectible adjustable ring bearing the X-Men movie logo! (4464/90001) (CAUT: 4) Ring $12.95 X-MEN MOVIE LAPEL PINS Wear these lapel pins with pride, as you knew that the movie about Marvel’s merry mutants was going to be a hit before anyone! Mutants rule, dude. And that’s the name of that tune. Here is a variety of pins — in both small and large sizes — that you can wear to go with your own battlefield duds. (4464) (CAUT: 4) LARGE BRITE METAL (71002)—Pin $6.95 LARGE RED ON BLACK (71001)—Pin $6.95 LARGE STERLING SILVER (70007)—Pin $29.95 LARGE SET (71011)—Pin $12.95 SMALL BRITE METAL (70002)—Pin $4.95 SMALL RED ON BLACK (70001)—Pin $4.95 SMALL STERLING SILVER (70003)—Pin $29.95 SMALL SET (70011)—Pin $8.95 X-MEN MOVIE BELT BUCKLE Your crime-buster’s uniform won’t be complete if you don’t have this X-Men movie belt buckle to hold up your pants. Imagine how embarrassing it would be for you to pull up your drawers in the heat of battle. You’d have your hero’s license revoked! (73001) (CAUT: 4) Belt buckle $19.95 X-MEN MOVIE CUFFLINKS Any high society event requires you to look your best. You represent your identity. You represent your peers. Thus, you can show you are one of the elite mutants in a most subtle way by donning any of these select X-Men movie cufflinks! (4464) (CAUT: 4) BRITE METAL (72002)—Cufflinks $11.95 RED ON BLACK (72001)—Pin $11.95 STERLING SILVER (72003)—Pin $39.95 X-MEN MOVIE GRADUATION RING How can you say that you’ve made the grade if you don’t have an X-Men movie graduation ring? Only the big boys and girls graduated from Xavier’s academy—and those elite best of the rest are those who you can spot wearing these highly collectible rings! (4464) (CAUT: 4) SIZE 6 (90006)—Ring $24.99 SIZE 7 (90007)—Ring $24.99 SIZE 8 (90008)—Ring $24.99 SIZE 9 (90009)—Ring $24.99 SIZE 10 (90010)—Ring $24.99 SIZE 11 (90011)—Ring $24.99 SIZE 12 (90012)—Ring $24.99 SIZE 13 (90013)—Ring $24.99 X-MEN MOVIE TIE TACK AND CUFF LINK SET The man of the hour is the one who is ready at an hour’s notice. When the minutes of the clock are working against you, and there’s only moments to get up and go to that formal, then you want everything at hand for that record-setting quick change. Here is a convenient tie tack and cuff link set that can help you dress to the teeth, and still look like the mutant professional. (4464) (CAUT:4 ) BRITE METAL (75011)—Set $14.95 RED ON BLACK (74011)—Set $14.95 STERLING SILVER (76011)—Set $68.00 X-MEN EMBROIDERED LOGO HAT Here is a neat-looking hat with the X-men movie logo on the front. This black cotton twill hat with grey tones comes with a brass closure, and is the perfect attire to wear for opening night at the box office! (870/XMEN-HAT2) (CAUT: 4) Hat $16.00 X-MEN WOLVERINE CLAWS T-SHIRT Those freaky claws are known internationally! What else is there that can cut through steel safes like butter? Dice up an automobile like it’s a head of lettuce? Wear this two- side cotton t-shirt to remind everyone that to go up against these metal claws is to battle the perfect food processor! (559/21-331-89) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.00 XXL-XXXL $18.00 X-MEN ANALOG DIAMOND EXCLUSIVE WATCH A Diamond Exclusive! Here is a sweet collectible that will not only be a favorite in years to come, but it will also help you to keep track of the hours. These X-Men watches feature the X-Men logo on the face and the stars of the X-Men movie on the back. Each watch is limited to only 200! Every watch comes with a special card that’s signed by none other than Stan “The Man” Lee himself! (4631) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States. CYCLOPS—Watch $99.99 MYSTIQUE—Watch $99.99 PROFESSOR X—Watch $99.99 STORM—Watch $99.99 WOLVERINE—Watch $99.99 XENA XENA AND GABRIELLE IN CHAKRAM T-SHIRT The two rough and ready gals from Xena: Warrior Princess are ready to duke it out on this slick cotton t-shirt! (870/XE-T25) (CAUT: 4) M-XXL $16.99 XENA CHICKS KICK ASS T-SHIRT That’s right! The days of folding laundry and staying behind a hot stove waiting for daddy to come home are over! Ladies: get your battle gear, sword, chakram, and follow Xena on to adventure wearing this cotton t-shirt that proclaims “Chicks Kick Ass!” (870/XE-T19) (CAUT: 4) M-XXL $16.99 MERCHANDISE SECTIONS TOYS SECTION BARBIE 1930S STEPPIN’ OUT BARBIE DOLL The latest release in Mattel’s Great Fashions of the 20th Century series! This platinum blonde Barbie strikes the perfect pose as a 1930s glamour girl, dressed in a deep black mermaiden gown with metallic silvery black criss-cross halter and art deco-style broaches. A flowing black shimmery chiffon and white maribou stole with long black gloves completes the package. Window box packaging. (744/23884) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll MSRP: $52.00 RENOIR REFLECTIONS OF LIGHT BARBIE DOLL Inspired by the soft watercolor palette of artist Pierre August Renoir, this third doll in the artists series seems to belong in a French museum. Barbie’s gown is a masterpiece of color; a delicate chiffon blend of periwinkle blues, powdery purples and pinks, and soft yellow accents. The neckline of the bodice features delicate beading and flower detail. Her skirt is flipped up on the side, revealing an under-layer of tulle and chiffon with embellishments of blue beading, sequins and flowers. Accessories include gloves, faux pearl drop earrings, a black choker, and periwinkle t-strap sandals. Window box packaging. (744/23884) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll MSRP: $69.99 COLLECTOR’S REQUEST BARBIE COMMUTER SET This nostalgic Barbie doll wears the Commuter Set fashion from 1959-60, recreated by popular collector demand. This limited edition reproduction is styled just like the original Barbie doll, and comes with a navy two-piece suit over a cream white checked bodysuit with collar and front buttons. Accessories include gloves, navy open-toe mules, red petal hat, faux pearl post earrings and a long double-strand necklace with matching bracelet. A bright red hatbox with the white nostalgic Barbie logo is also included. Includes a doll stand and Certificate of Authenticity. Window box packaging. (744/21510) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll MSRP: $44.99 COLLECTOR’S REQUEST SOPHISTICATED LADY BARBIE DOLL Third in the limited edition Collectors’ Request series, featuring the nostalgic dolls that collectors voted they would most like to have reproduced. Barbie makes a regal appearance in a royal ensemble of rose velveteen and pink taffeta. Her shimmery gown has a full, wide skirt and bodice trimmed with silvery filigree lace. Over the gown, Barbie wears a sleeveless coat of deep rose velveteen.Includes faux pearl strand necklace, long white gloves, shoes, and tiara. Window box packaging. (744/24930) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $52.00 FERRARI BARBIE DOLL Barbie comes dressed in the Ferrari Racing Team jumpsuit, with matching cap and racing helmet (w/working visor). Window box packaging. (744/25636) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $47.99 HOLLYWOOD PREMIERE BARBIE DOLL Barbie is ready for the big Hollywood premiere with this stunning new outift! Window box packaging. (744/26914) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $44.50 BARBIE SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPICS COLLECTOR DOLLS Barbie is ready to attend the Olympic Games while searching for commemorative pins! She wears an authentic “pin collector’s” vest with decals resembling previous Olympic pins. Beneath her vest she wears a white Olympics t-shirt tucked into blue cargo pants. Her tan hat and tote bag feature the Sydney Olympics logo. One “pin” on Barbie’s vest is a new and special design, created exclusively for this commemorative doll — a life-sized version is included! Window box packaging. (744/25644) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. WHITE—Doll (25644) SRP: $47.99 BLACK—Doll (26302) SRP: $47.99 TODD OLDHAM BARBIE DOLL This limited edition brunetter Barbie doll goes totally hip in her very first Todd Oldham original. This bold contemporary outfit is the epitome of Oldham’s fresh fashion perspective. Barbie wears a full-length leopard print coat, an aqua satin hip-hugger mini skirt with turquoise and brown embroidery. Add to that, a sheer black t-shirt with coordinating decorative stripes, a three-crystal barrette. Window box packaging. (744/22205) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll MSRP: $69.99 WEDGWOOD BARBIE DOLL Barbie is a delicate beauty in a gown inspired by Wedgwood and its trademark Jasper ware. Her strapless Wedgwood blue satin gown is embellished with white embroidery; the fitted bodice gives way to a full skirt with an apron front and tulle petticoat with bow. Accessories include white gloves, hair ribbons, and a real piece of Wedgwood porcelain — a miniature cameo set in a white faux pearl necklace. Window box packaging. (744/25641) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $87.50 CAPTAIN ACTION The classic action figure series returns with an all-new attitude, and a new retro design! Packaged in retro-styled long boxes, the recently resurrected Captain Action and Dr. Evil are back with a new look, and a new line of accessories and licensed characters! OFFERED AGAIN O/A CAPTAIN ACTION RETRO FIGURES A Diamond Select Offering! The original super-hero 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. (4667) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $17.99Ea. ************************ CAPTAIN ACTION GREEN HORNET & KATO UNIFORM SETS A Diamond Select Offering! Previews’ commitment to doing Captain Action right continues with these retro-packaged costume sets: Green Hornet and Kato! Both costumes were previously available as Captain Action boxed figures, but are now available separately. Window box packaging. (4667) (CAUT: 3 & 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #9 (Sep99) GREEN HORNET—Costume Set SRP: $9.99 KATO—Costume Set SRP: $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CAPTAIN ACTION PHANTOM & KABAI SINGH UNIFORM SETS A Diamond Select Offering! 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! (4667) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. PHANTOM—Costume Set SRP: $9.99 KABAI SINGH—Costume Set SRP: $9.99 *************************** COMIC BOOK HEROES AVENGERS 12-INCH ANIMATED COLLECTOR FIGURES This series focuses on three of the most popular members of Earth’s greatest super-team, The Avengers! Each ultra-poseable, incredibly detailed action figure comes dressed in an authentic fabric outfit that perfectly captures the character’s costume from the hit animated show. Choose from: Captain America, Tigra, and Hawkeye, each with action accessories. Window box packaging. (49/43570) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $14.99Ea. AVENGERS BUMP-AND-GO CYCLES The Avengers race into action on their personalized battle-bikes! These cycles feature “bump-and-go” action and light-up headlamps, and comes with a fully decorated rider of one of your favorite Avengers. Choose from: Captain America, Falcon, and Hawkeye. Blister-card packaging. Requires 2 “AA” batteries (not included). (49/43550) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Cycle SRP: $4.99Ea. AVENGERS QUINJET PLAYSET Earth’s Mightiest Heroes use their ultra high-tech supersonic jet to race into battle in the air, sea or space! This sleek aircraft is ready for any environment. The modular vehicle transforms interplanetary or undersea missions. Shoot missiles and launch a detachable mini-submarine! Change its wings into air-gliders the Avengers can wear! The aft section transforms into a lab/space platform! Use the miniature jet for Ant-Man’s microscopic missions! It even comes with character-dedicated armor for undersea or space rescues. Villains beware! The Quinjet can take The Avengers anywhere! Window box packaging. (49/43565) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Vehicle playset SRP: $38.99Ea. BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT INTERNET FIGURES A Previews Shared Exclusive — previously available only through Hasbro's collector website! These never-before-seen Legends figures capture the dynamic styling and sculpting fans have come to expect from this ultra-cool line! Choose from: Clayface, Dark Knight Detective Batman, or Shatterblade Batman. Blister card packaging. (309) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. CLAYFACE (64251) Figure $16.99 D.K. DETECTIVE BATMAN (64362) Figure $14.99 SHATTERBLADE BATMAN (64361) Figure $14.99 MOORE ACTION COLLECTIBLES BAGS O' TOYS WAVE II The folks at Moore Action Collectibles were asking themselves what they were going to do with all of their figures that had packaging damaged in shiping. They donated some to charity, but frankly these figures are meant for mature collectors. So, following the success of their first offering (and the many requests from collectors who missed out the first time around), MAC is pleased to once again offer their Bag O’ Toys, a polybag filled with four different MAC action figures. They're already out of the packaging and come with an assortment of accessories. Bag O’ Toys could feature figures from any of MAC’s previous lines, including all of their exclusives! (4151) (CAUT: 4) Bag O' Toys MSRP: $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH RANDY BOWEN’S BIONICA FIGURE Specialty Market Only! Here’s the first, fully poseable action figure from master sculptor, Randy Bowen! The figure boasts 12 points of articulation, a secret button that lights up her LED eyes, bio-domes that glow in the dark, plus a bonus frog alien buddy — straight from Bowen’s cult classic Dark Horse series, Decapitator! Figure stands approximately 8.5” tall. Blister card packaging. (8824) (STAR10165) (CAUT: 4) Figure $14.99 *********************** ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY WARLANDS ACTION FIGURES SERIES 1 Warlands is the hit fantasy series from Pat Lee and Image Comics. Now you can collect four of the characters from this popular series as intricately detailed action figures! This first series will include four different characters: AALOK the Vampire Prince—featuring 14 points of articulation, and comes with a Blood Sword & War Cry Shield. (Sculpted by Derek A. Miller.) ELLESSA the Elf Girl Warrior—featuring eight points of articulation, and comes with Battle Sword and Sheath. (Sculpted by Marcus Deleo.) MALAGEN the King of All Vampires—featuring 14 points of articulation, and comes with Royal Sword & Black Angel Shield (Sculpted by Derek A. Miller.) SHROGRAN the King's Body Guard—featuring 12 points of articulation and comes with a Heavy Battle Axe. (Sculpted by Derek A. Miller.) Each figure will be packaged on an illustrated blister card, featuring all-new artwork by Pat Lee! Also, be sure to look out for four different limited-edition Warlands prints, randomally inserted one per case, which reproduce Pat Lee’s original blister-card artwork! Each will be printed on glossy card stock with a gold foil stamped signature of Pat Lee printed on them for authenticity. Collect them all! Plus, each case will include one exclusive Power-Up Shrogran (also offered separately—unsigned—this month) autographed by Pat Lee himself! This offer available only through Previews! This will be the ultimate premium which all Pat Lee, Warlands, and toy fans will battle to own! (This deluxe figure will feature variant card art, different from the standard version.) Blister card packaging. (8533) (CAUT: 2 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $15.00Ea. ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN JULY WARLANDS LIMITED EXCLUSIVE POWER-UP SHROGRAN FIGURES A Previews Exclusive! The ultra-limited, Previews Exclusive variant figure of Shrogran, features an all-new head sculpt and new paint deco! This version is called “Power-Up Shrogran” and he is not just another nonsense repaint! This version depicts Shrogran utilizing his unique abilities! When Shrogran manifests his power in the comic, his body turns into a living magnet that attracts his enemies' weapons, causing them to fly through the air and cling to him! At this powerful stage, his skin turns blue and he is virtually unstoppable! This figure will come with one of four different Warlands prints (reproducing Pat Lee’s blister-card art for the standard figures)! Excusive to this figure! Blister card packaging, only available with this figure. (8533) (CAUT: 2 & 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $15.00 DIE-CASTS RAT FINK HOT ROD DIE-CASTS Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, 60s icon and car customizer extraordinaire, presents this new series of 1:64 scale street-lethal hot rods, each featuring cool paint jobs and a Rat Fink character painted on its body. Each features an opening hood, and comes with a display stand with Rat Fink die-cut backdrop! Six different models to choose from! Blister card packaging. (476/76001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $5.25Ea. RAT FINK “MOD RODS” DIE-CASTS Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Rat Fink is just one of the cool characters you’ll find protruding from the roof of these cool, 1:64 scale “Mod Rods!” Each die-cast car features a custom paint job, opening hood, and collector card! This series is limited to 20,000 cars! Blister card packaging. (476/76033) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $11.50Ea. RAT FINK 1:24 SCALE “MOD RODS” DIE-CASTS Here’s yet another series of “Mod Rods” featuring the characters of Ed “Big Daddy” Roth! Each 1:24 scale car features a larger, full-color 3-D figure and is limited to only 5,000 cars! Window box packaging. (476/76006) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $11.50Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS LICENSED STREET WHEELS 5-PACKS Die-cast collectors, if you love to cheer on the heroes, and “boo” the bad guys, then these cool new 5-packs are for you! Each pack comes with five cartoon-themed die-cast vehicles, featuring characters from Looney Tunes, Scooby Doo, and other top licenses! Window box packaging. (476/94825) (CAUT: 4) 5-Pack SRP: $6.99Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS LICENSED STREET WHEELS DIE-CAST CARS More great Licensed Street Wheels 1:64 scale die-casts, each emblazoned with your favorite characters from the Looney Tunes, Popeye, the WCW, and more! Each is blister- carded and comes with a display stand. (476/94820) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $1.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING AMERICAN CHROME SERIES DIE-CASTS Cool replica cars from the fabulous 50s! This series is scheduled to include: 53 Buick, 55 Chrysler, 55 Crown Victoria, 57 Lincoln Premier, and 58 Impala. Limited production run. Blister card packaging. (6243/342-04) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CORVETTES SERIES 4 DIE-CASTS Just about everyone, at one point in their life, has longed to own a Corvette. This latest assortment of popular Corvettes features body styles from yesterday and today. This series of all-new, limited edition body styles, brings six classic Corvettes to life in various colors, including 1954, 63, 65, 70, 98, and 63 Grand Sport models. Blister card packaging. (6243/342-04) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING LIGHTNING BRIGADE DIE-CASTS Johnny Lightning pays tribute to the vehicles of the military that carried our brave soldiers to and from the battlefield. Each 1:64 scale die-cast vehicle is detailed with authentic military markings. This series includes: WWI General Purpose Vehicle (GP), M-1 Tank, WWII 6x6 Truck, WWII WC54 Ambulance, WWII Half Track, and Humvee. Each model also comes with an authentic military shoulder patch! Blister card packaging. (6243/305-01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $5.00Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING MUSCLE CARS SERIES 3 DIE-CASTS This series features 10 classic street beasts that scream quality! The innovative two-piece wheels are so detailed, you can see the lugnuts in the Cragar SS mags! Plus, all the paint jobs are authentic MusclePaint colors mixed from the manufacturer’s original factory formulas! All have 100% die-cast metal bodies, chassis, and opening hoods. Blister card packaging. This wave is scheduled to include: 65 Chevy II Nova, 67 GTO, 68 Chevelle, 70 AAR Cuda, 70 AMC Rebel Machine, 70 Challenger T/A, 71 GTO Judge, 70 Torino, 71 Demon, and 73 Charger. Blister card packaging. (6243/203-06) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability.) Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING ROCK ‘N’ ROLLERS DIE-CASTS It’s the perfect mix of music and motorcars with Johnny Lightning’s Rock ‘n’ Rollers series! Each authentic 1:64 scale die-cast comes packaged with a playable CD single featuring a classic tune by the original artist! This series is scheduled to include: Custom T-Bird (“Fun, Fun, Fun”), 1967 GTO (“Little GTO”), Ford Hot Rod (“Little Deuce Coupe”), 1964 Mustang (“Mustang Sally”), Woody (Surf City), and Cobra (“Hey Little Cobra”). Blister card packaging. (6243/296-01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $4.00Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING TEAM LIGHTNING DIE-CASTS Picture the colorful graphics of some of your favorite movies, snacks, and breakfast cereals emblazoned across the bodies and hoods of "sponsored" stock cars. This creative line of 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles does just that! "The Greatest Race Cars That Never Were!" This series may include the following cars: “Bugaboo” (from Bozo the Clown), “Bad Medicine” (Bela Lugosi’s Dracula), “Troublemaker” (from Super Smash Bros.), Charms Blow Pops Doge Ram, Moe of The Three Stooges Willy’s, and “Meatwagon” (Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho). (6243/154-02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Cars SRP: $3.50Ea. DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z 1-INCH MINI-FIGURES Microscopic. Micro-Detailed. Micro-Deadly! These dudes measure a mere 1” tall, but are still packed with detail, colorful detailing, and action poses! Each blister-carded pack includes 12 different figures. Collect ’em all… if you dare! (8827/41222) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $11.75Ea. DRAGONBALL Z 16-INCH SUPER-SIZE FIGURES SERIES 1 & 2 They’re the biggest Dragonball Z fighters around! Measuring 16” tall, these collectible figures feature limited articulation and colorful detailing. Series 1 will include: Goku (two versions), Gohan, and Super Saiyan Goku; Series 2 may include: Goku, Vegeta, Cyborg 13, and Goku w/Gohan. (8827) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1—Figure (45152) SRP: $37.99Ea. SERIES 2—Figure (45153) SRP: $37.99Ea. DRAGONBALL Z 2-INCH FIGURES WAVE 5 Compact. Detailed. Deadly! Now you can collect an army of freedom fighters and evil Saiyans with this fifth series of 2” tall collectible figures! Each blister-carded package comes with six different figures, each highly detailed and colorfully painted! Collect them all! (8827/42900) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. 6-Pack SRP: $12.99Ea. DRAGONBALL Z 5-INCH SERIES WAVES 10 & 11 ACTION FIGURES Get ready for more martial arts mayhem with the battlin’ buddies of Dragonball Z! These figures vary in size from 3” to 5” tall, and feature limited articulation (neck and shoulders). Wave 10 is scheduled to include: Super Saiyan Goku 3, Krillin, Trunks (B), Vegeta, Bardock, and Majin Boo; Wave 11 is scheduled to include: Raditz, Nappa, Master Roshi w/Tumo, Bulma, and Garlic Jr., as well as some figures from earlier assortments. Blister card packaging. (8827) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 10—Figure (40730) SRP: $8.25Ea. SERIES 11—Figure (40740) SRP: $8.25Ea. DRAGONBALL Z DELUXE ACTION FIGURES SERIES 1 These deluxe 5” tall figures each include action features to recreate the titanic battles seen on the hit Dragonball Z animated series! This series is scheduled to include: Ginyu, Frieza, Goku, Piccolo, Vegeta, and Super Saiyan Goku. Blister card packaging. Note: Some of these figures were previously offered by Bandai. (8827/40553) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.50Ea. DRAGON/ELITE BRIGADE/GI JOE DRAGON BILL SMITH NYPD (ESU) FIGURE From Dragon of Japan! Officer “Bill Smith” wears an authentic NYPD officer shirt and pants, with detailed shoulder badges, SWAT tactical boots, Kevlar helmet, and an NYPD assault vest (w/opening pouches). He comes equipped with handcuffs w/case, pepper spray w/pouch, MP5-A5 w/surefire CQB sling, new type walkie-talkie, and a Glock 19 automatic pistol. (9370/DR-72001) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $50.00 DRAGON BRITISH S.A.S. SNIPER FIGURE From Dragon of Japan! This detailed figure takes aim to become a part of your 12” military collection… (9370/DR-720) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $36.99 DRAGON DIPLOMATIC SECRET SERVICE AGENT FIGURE From Dragon of Japan! This plainclothes agent stands ready to protect your most important 12” action figures! (9370/DR-72017) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $21.00 DRAGON WWII U.S. INFANTRY WITH M-1 FIGURE From Dragon of Japan! This WWII-era soldier comes dressed in an authentic uniform, and comes equipped with an M-1 carbine. (9370/DR-70029) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $21.00 ELITE BRIGADE ARMORED ELECTOR FREDERICK I FIGURE Here is yet another in the Elite Brigade’s full-metal ancient armor series, bringing some of the most spectacular real-life suits of armor to the world of 12” action figures! This figure’s suit replicates the Milanese armor of Elector Palatine Frederick I from the second half of the 15th century. The all-metal suit features leather closures, and comes with a metal sword and Elite Brigade figure with stand. (7093/GIARM-09) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $225.00 ELITE BRIGADE JAPANESE INFANTRY PRIVATE FIGURE New and improved! This 12” tall WWII Japanese Infantry Private figure includes tropical field uniform, hat with flaps, helmet, Arisaka rifle, brown boots with leggings, web belt, leather ammunition pouches, bayonet & scabbard, backpack, haversack (breadbag), and the unit battle flag “Number One (the best) Spear.” (7093/GIEDF-37A) (CAUT: 4) Figure MSRP: $69.00 G.I. JOE CLASSIC FIGURES 2000 “DELTA” WAVE G.I. Joe has been the Toy Industry’s leading fighting man for over 30 years, and this new wave of classic 12” tall figures recreates realistic members of our armed forces. This wave may include: Talking MP and a selection of previously released figures. Blister card packaging. (309/81575) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $27.00Ea. G.I. JOE NAVY GUNNER DUAL MOUNT ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUN G.I. Joe blasts away at enemy aircraft sitting at the gunner’s seat of this highly detailed 40mm anti-aircraft gun. Window box packaging. (309/81595) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $54.50Ea. G.I. JOE CLASSIC “TOP SECRET ORDERS” FIGURES Each of these carded accessory sets comes with an authentic uniform and accessories (including “Top Secret Orders”) to outfit your Joes for any number of famous WWII and Modern-era missions. This series may include: Invasion of Inchon, Save Khe San, Battle of Tarawa, Freedom in Kuwait, Forward Observer-Save Khe San, WWII Machine Gun Set/Battle of Tarawa, Sites on Baghdad, and Pressure Under Fire. Blister card packaging. (309/57612) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.99Ea. G.I. JOE CLASSIC FIGURES WWII PARATROOPER FIGURE G.I. Joe hits the silks and plunges into WWII-era combat with this detailed and authentically equipped paratrooper figure! Window box packaging. (309/81585) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $32.99Ea. HORROR ON THE EDGE UNIVERSAL MONSTERS SERIES III ACTION FIGURES It’s about time… yet again! Here's a whole new trio of classic movie monster icons — captured as superb articulated action figures! Each 8" figure features superb detailing and stunning sculpts bringing these classic characters to life! This assortment may include the following: The Invisible Man (w/books, display base with name plaque, and interchangeable see-through “invisible” head); The Hunchback of Notre Dame (w/crown, sceptre, and display base with name plaque); and The Metaluna Mutant from This Island Earth (w/transport chamber display base). Each figure features 12 points of articulation, and comes on blister card packaging. (4310/32003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.50Ea. UNIVERSAL MONSTERS LITTLE BIG HEADS SERIES II Those diminutive devils with the little bodies and the great big heads are back with a new crew of some of your favorite monster buddies! This series is scheduled to include: Frankenstein’s Monster (from Son of Frankenstein), The Mummy as Ardath Bey, The Phantom of the Opera as Death, The Creature (from The Creature Walks Among Us), The Mole People, and the Metaluna Mutant (from This Island Earth). Each figure comes mounted on a display stand with the movie title. n exclusive Hunchback of Notre Dame figure! Blister card packaging. (4489/2100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $4.50 UNIVERSAL MONSTER SERIES 1 BLACK & WHITE BOXED SET This deluxe boxed Silver Screen edition set presents the first three figures in Sideshow’s incredible Universal Monsters action figures series Frankenstein’s Monster, The Wolfman, and The Mummy — all with their original accessories — all repainted in grey tones to approximate the look of the original black-and-white films! All three come packaged inside a fifth panel window box package, emblazoned with the Universal Monsters logo and biographies of each monster. (4310) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set SRP: $50.00 MOVIES & TV Chicken Run This summer, Mel Gibson stars as Rocky, an American who winds up in a chicken coop of a remake of The Great Escape… as a chicken! From Aardman Animation, the creators of Wallace & Gromit, comes Chicken Run, the story of an American Rooster who helps a band of chickens escape from a stalag-like poultry farm! CHICKEN RUN 3-INCH COLLECTIBLE FIGURES Collect all of your favorite characters from Chicken Run with these 3-figure packs, each featuring three 3” highly detailed figures. Choose from: Ginger/Mr. Tweedy/Guard Dog, Mrs. Tweedy/Rocky/Ginger, and Mac/Rocky/Fowler. Blister card packaging. (222/40200) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $5.75Ea. CHICKEN RUN 3-INCH COLLECTIBLE FIGURES SET This gift set is the ultimate collection of all your favorite Chicken Run characters and accessories! This highly detailed set includes Rocky, Ginger, Fowler, Mac, & Mrs. Tweedy with Chicken Hut, Chicken Yard & Flying Machine! Boxed. (222/40283) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Set (x6) SRP: $11.50 CHICKEN RUN 6-INCH FIGURES WITH DLX ACCESSORIES Ginger and Rocky are hatching a scheme to escape Tweedy’s Farm. These wacky contraptions might be just the ticket these chicken-hearted heroes need to fly the coop once and for all! Each wacky contraption is approximately 8” long with real escape action! Flying Machine has spinning propeller and flapping wings; Chickenpult has real catapult action! Each comes with a fully articulated 6” action figure! (222/40220) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $17.00Ea. CHICKEN RUN 6-INCH FIGURES WITH ACTION ACCESSORIES Capture all the action of Chicken Run with these highly-detailed, fully articulated 6” figures. Each character comes with unique action accessories to help them fly the coop! Choose from: Babs, Fowler, Rocky, Bunty, Mac, All-American Rocky, and Ginger. (222/40210) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. **************************** DRAGON JACKIE CHAN “MY STORY” FIGURE From Dragon of Japan! This is the first in a series of officially licensed 12” Jackie Chan action figures! This figure features Jackie in his official “Jackie Chan Stunt Team” outfit, with wraparound sunglasses, and moveable fingers, allowing you to pose Jackie in various kung-fu stances! (9370) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $32.00 ELVIS PRESLEY SERIES 1 FIGURES The King of Rock & Roll is now the King of Toys! This first series of figures captures Elvis Presley in his popular movie roles. Each figure features deluxe, light-up 180-degree window packaging along with a tin reproduction sign! This series is scheduled to include: Jailhouse Rock and Aloha from Hawaii. (4488/10400) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $13.99 KROFFT SUPERSTARS ACTION FIGURES A blast from the past for today’s collectors! Most kids today couldn’t tell you who H.R. Pufnstuff is, let alone Sigmund the Sea Monster. But their parents… and you, know! Some of the most popular Krofftt Superstars of the 70s have been lovingly recreated by the artists of Art Asylum, expertly capturing the colorful, groovy looks of these live- action heroes of Saturday morning TV’s Golden Age! This first series is scheduled to include: H.R. Pufnstuf (7” tall), Cling & Clang (4” & 3 ½” tall respectively, with fabric coats), Sigmund the Sea Monster (5” tall), and Electra Woman (6” tall, with fabric cape and Electra-comp). Blister card packaging. (4488/01002) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.00 KROFFT SUPERSTARS ELECTRA WOMAN ACTION FIGURE Because some misguided collectors may not wish to collect the entire series of Krofft Superstars (and the basic fact that female figures rock!), Electra Woman is available for order individually, complete with cape and Electra-comp! Blister card packaging. (4488/10314) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $8.00 MILLENNIUM MACKIE MINNIE DOLL Minnie Mouse gets a millennium makeover by famed Hollywood designer Bob Mackie! In his signature glamour style, Mackie has designed a positively fabulous New Year’s look for Minnie! She wears stylish “jeweled” shoes, he signature bow, and is dressed to the nines for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. With detailed designer fashions and fabrics, this becomes the only Minnie fashion doll available! Window box packaging. (744/22476) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Doll MSRP: $52.00 Rocky & Bullwinkle Jay Ward’s famous “moose & squirrel” team will soon be coming to the big screen in a new film starring Seinfeld’s Jason Alexander as Boris Badenov, Lethal Weapon’s Rene Russo as Natasha, Robert Deniro as Fearless Leader… and of course, Rocky & Bullwinkle as their animated selves! ROCKY & BULLWINKLE 2-PIECE BEND-EMS SETS These Bend-em figures will look good displayed anywhere, from your desktop to rearview mirror! This assortment is scheduled to include: Rocky & Bullwinkle, Boris & Natasha, and Fearless Leader & Boris. Figures stand approximately 3” to 5” tall. Blister card packaging. (491/13311) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. 2-Pack $4.50Ea. ROCKY & BULLWINKLE TALKING BANKS Just drop a coin in and hear favorite phrases and sounds from The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle! This series is scheduled to include: Rocky & Bullwinkle “Magic Act” and Boris & Natasha “Time Bomb.” Open-tray packaging. (491/13339) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Talking bank $10.99Ea. ROCKY & BULLWINKLE MICRO BEND-EMS WITH ACCESSORIES These poseable, collectible micro Bend-em figures each come with their own unique accessories to match their personalities. All the better to re-create the daring exploits of our heroes Bullwinkle J. Moose and Rocket J. Squirrel! This assortment is scheduled to include: Rocky (w/movie camera and slate), Bullwinkle (w/director’s megaphone & cellphone), Boris (w/pistol & cannon), Natasha (w/”sneaky plan” & laptop computer), and Fearless Leader (w/TNT & detonator). Blister card packaging. (491/13315) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Micro Bend-em $1.99Ea. ROCKY & BULLWINKLE MICRO BEND-EMS PLAYSETS Rocky and Bullwinkle race to save the world as they fly across the country in their bi- plane. Boris and Natasha chase after them in their helicopter! Each set comes with two micro Bend-em figures that fit inside the vehicles. Window box packaging. (491/13321) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Playset $8.25Ea. *********************** SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE SERIES 1 FIGURES Live from New York, its Saturday Night! For over 25 years now, the kids at SNL have been creating unforgettable characters that have had us uttering catch phrases to our fiends and co-workers on Monday morning. Now, some of SNL’s most popular characters are coming to your toy collection as collectible action figures! This first series is scheduled to include: John Belushi as the Samurai Baker, Molly Shannon as Mary Katherine Gallagher, Chris Rock as Nat-X, and Jim Breuer as Goat Boy. Blister card packaging. (4488/10500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $12.50Ea. POKÉMON POKÉMON ACTION COMBAT FIGURES Get ready to do battle with these poseable Pokémon figures, each featuring its signature battle action! Charizard launches a “flame” projectile! Blastoise launches water! Venusaur attacks with vine whip action! Pikachu “shocks” with a wind-up tail! This series is scheduled to include: Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, Nidorino, and Graveler. Blister card packaging. (309/58105) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.75Ea. POKÉMON COLLECTIBLE MARBLE POUCHES SERIES III These Pokémon collector marble drawstring pouches feature a Pokémon character on the front, of the pouch and come with 10 randomly chosen marbles (eight collector and two power). This series is scheduled to include: Raichu, Venomoth, Poliwhirl, Slowbro, Dorio, Kangaskhan, Horsea, and Mewtwo. Blister card packaging. (49/68070) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Marble pouch SRP: $7.00Ea. POKÉMON POWER BOUNCERS WAVE IV These super-bouncy balls come with the most desirable Pokémon inside! This fourth wave is scheduled to include: Oddish (#43), Clefairy (#35), Vileplume (#45), and Chansey (#113). Blister card packaging. (309/58005) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $3.50Ea. POKÉMON MICRO MACHINE WORLD PACKS Here are six awesome Micro Machines playsets, which open up into Pokémon environments! Each pack includes four Pokémon, including a rare “surprise” Pokémon hidden inside a Pokéball! Included in each set are bridges allowing you to connect the playsets creating an entire Pokémon world! This series is scheduled to include: Route #2, Cinnabar Island, Viridian City, and Cerulean City. Blister card packaging. (309/97152) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Pack SRP: $6.25Ea. POKÉMON ACTION 2-PACKS WAVE II It’s twice the fun with roto-molded Pokémon characters in packs of two! Blister card packaging. (309/57841) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. 2-Pack SRP: $12.00Ea. POKÉMON REMOTE CONTROL BATTLING FIGURES Experience the power of Pokémon where you control the action! Each figure moves forward and reverse via a tethered control box. Requires 2 “AA” batteries (not included). Blister card packaging. (309/57849) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.99Ea. SCI-FI BATTLEFIELD EARTH 11-INCH DELUXE TERL ACTION FIGURE Battlefield Earth is this summer’s SF epic based on the series of novels written by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard. It tells the story of an Earth enslaved by alien invaders. John Travolta stars as the Psychlo leader, Terl. This 11” tall figure recreates the look of the character from the film, and features multiple points of articulation (shoulders, neck, left elbow, left wrist, waist, and hips), electronic lights and movie sounds, and various accessories, including a backpack, harness, gold bricks, radiation detector, and mining gun. Comes with a display base. “Try Me” window box packaging. Requires wto “AA” batteries (included). (8632/31870) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $12.50 BATTLEFIELD EARTH ACTION FIGURES These detailed figures depict various characters from Battlefield Earth, including the Psychlo invaders and the human freedom fighters. This assortment is scheduled to include: Jonnie (w/Learning Chair accessory, history book, Psychlo gun, and restraint collar), Jonnie (w/Zoo Cage Diorama, spear, M-16, and restraint collar), Wilderness Fighter (w/Wilderness Diorama, spear, crossbow, club, and “fur” cape), Carlo (w/Dome Environment Diorama, M-16, knife, bomb, and explosive crate), Terl (w/breathing apparatus, Psychlo Gun, radiation detector, and gold bricks), and Ker (w/breathing apparatus, Psychlo Gun, and dead rats). Blister card packaging. (8632/31867) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. BATTLEFIELD EARTH PSYCHLO BATTLECRAFT An authentic reproduction of the Psychlo’s standard Battlecraft from Battlefield Earth. It features multiple points of articulation — moving cockpit (which seats one figure), pivoting front and rear wings, engines rotate and legs raise with actuator lever, blast shield slides up and down on canopy. Four missile launchers pivot and shoot projectiles. Also includes a removable slave cage that accommodates one figure. Window box packaging. (8632/31869) (CAUT: 4) Vehicle SRP: $23.00 BATTLEFIELD EARTH VEHICLES When the human race finally chooses to fight back against the Psyhclo invaders, they strike from the land and air with the Psychlohunter Jet (w/firing missiles, parachute bombs, and opening canopy) and Battletank (w/pull-back turret basket and firing main cannon). Both feature pop-off battle damage, and cockpits to accommodate human figures. Closed box packaging. (8632/31868) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Vehicle SRP: $11.75Ea. HEAVY METAL 2000 ACTION FIGURE Moore Action Collectibles presents this 6” figure from one of the most popular characters to slash her way through the pages of Heavy Metal Magazine, F.A.K.K.2. From the cutting-edge mind of Kevin Eastman and the art of Simon Bisley, Julie (a.k.a. F.A.K.K.2) is an “angel of death on a mission of vengeance,” bent on the destruction of those who destroyed her homeworld. The line will include Julie, armed with maximum firepower, and sculpted by Clayburn Moore. Also, look for a special “Chase Julie” figure, which comes with a Zeek figure and an extra weapon! (4151) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure MSRP: $11.95 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST MACHINES DEPLOYER FIGURES From the forgotten heart of Cybertron comes the Deployers! Ancient Transformer drones that have been re-programmed by Nightscream to serve the Maximals in their battle to free their world from the tyranny of Megatron. Each mechanical-looking animal can flip- change into a weapon emplacement or equipment for use by the Maximals. This series is scheduled to include: Dillo (porcupine), Rav (raven), and Mol (mole). Blister card packaging. (6245/26512) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $4.25Ea. TRANSFORMERS: BEAST MACHINES BEAST RIDERS FIGURES Battle chariots created by Megatron and Cheetor for pursuit and capture that roar into battle with open jaws and spinning claws/battering rams. Push on the hood/nose and the potential energy triggers acceleration when released. Choose from: Che and Mechatron! Blister card packaging. (6245/26517) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. SEXY SIRENS ***************** Be sure to see this month’s MAGAZINES and PRINTS & POSTERS sections for Playboy magazines and two styles of sizzling hot Playboy posters! ***************** PLAYBOY PLAYMATE CELEBRITY SERIES: CARMEN ELECTRA CAR A Previews Exclusive! This is the third in our series of Playboy Celebrity Cars! Each superior-quality 1:64 scale stock car replica features a die-cast metal body and chassis, opening hood, detailed engine, white-lettered rubber tires, and meticulous graphics adorning the car’s body — including a full-color image of a celebrity centerfold on the car’s hood and side panels! This model features the beautiful and exotic Carmen Electra! This car also comes packaged with one of three different mini “centerfold” cards featuring a profile of the curvaceous TV cutie as well as never-before-seen photos. Blister card packaging. (6243/49103) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These cars and all items contain no nudity. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Car $9.99 PLAYBOY PLAYMATE JUNE DIE-CAST CARS A Previews Exclusive! Here it is! The perfect mix of hot cars and hot women! This is the sixth in our series of hit Playmate cars that correspond to each month’s Playmate. Miss June 2000 is pictured on the hood and side panels of this 1/64 scale die-cast car. The car features an opening hood and real rubber tires on chromed wheels. Each car comes packaged with one of three different centerfold trading cards. One-time production run! Blister card packaging. (6243/490-06) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These cars and all items contain no nudity. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $9.49Ea. THE SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS DIE-CAST VEHICLE 5-PACK These high-quality die-cast vehicles bring to life the colorful vehicles as seen on FOX TV’s The Simpsons! Window box packaging. (222/630042) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Set SRP: $7.50 THE SIMPSONS ELECTRONIC MINI-PLUSHES Your favorite Simpsons characters utter some of their most famous lines with these collectible mini-plushes! Several styles to choose from! (222/630044) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Mini-plush SRP: $6.75Ea. THE SIMPSONS INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC 15-INCH FIGURES These deluxe, soft-bodied figures feature cutting-edge microchip technology and infrared communication to recreate the classic interaction of America’s favorite dysfunctional family! Each rotocast and plush figure says random phrases in the authentic voices from the hit TV show, and recognize other family members to carry on two-way, three-way, even four-way conversations — just like on TV! Requires 3 “AAA” batteries — included! (222/630044) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $30.00Ea. SKATEBOARDING BART SIMPSONS R/C TOY You’re in charge of all the radical action! Full-function radio controls let you race Bart through the streets of Springfield! Steer him around obstacles, or pop wheelies at daredevil speeds! His body moves just like a real skateboardin’ dude as he skates through tricks, turns, wheelies and spins. From the Krusty remote he shouts out several of his signature phrases from the hit TV show! Requires one 9-volt (included) and 4 “AA” batteries (not included). (222/99141) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. R/C toy SRP: $34.50 SPORTS SLU 2000 MLB ALL STARS WAVE 2 They’re the biggest and best of Major League Baseball, and Starting Lineup has the all- new series for 2000! All of your favorites are available, presented in all-new poses! Blister card packaging. (309/71650) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.50Ea. SLU 2000 NFL ALL-STARS FIGURES The NFL’s finest players as cool and collectible SLU figures! (309/71680) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.50Ea. STAR WARS STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE WAVE II SMALL-SCALE FIGURES The Star Wars 12”-scale figure line continues with three more characters from Episode I: Anakin (pilot) w/Naboo Droid, Boss Nass, and Sebulba w/Chubas. Window box packaging. (6245/26281) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $29.00Ea. VIDEO GAMES MARIO KART 64 SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES True N64 racing maniacs know that there is no finer feeling in the world than passing the finish line while your opponent (who was winning before you knocked him out of the race with a rocket-propelled turtle shell!) spins out of control! From the hit Nintendo 64 racing game Mario Kart 64 comes this new line of articulated figures, complete with their own wild go-carts (with action features such as launching turtle shell)! This series may include: Ghost Mario (cast in clear plastic with launching ghost), Wario, Luigi, and Donkey Kong. (49/44230) (CAUT: 4) Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. DONKEY KONG SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES Nintendo’s vine-swinging gorilla star, his family, and friends, are captured as a series of limited edition action figures. This series is scheduled to include: High Swingin’ Donkey Kong—w/table clamp and swinging rope. Surfin’ Funky Kong—w/rolling surf board. Banana Flingin’ Diddy Kong—w/plenty of bananas to throw. Smashin’ Cranky Kong—w/cane to bring down on any baddies heads. Blister card packaging. (491/9037) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.00Ea. DONKEY KONG SERIES 1 DELUXE ACTION FIGURES These deluxe Donkey Kong figures feature extra-special deluxe actions! This series if scheduled to include: Chest Slammin’ Donkey Kong (w/chest-beating fists and opening mouth) and Kiddy Kong (w/raspberry tongue action). Blister card packaging. (491/9043) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.00Ea. WRESTLING ECW “CLASH OF THE CHAMPIONS” 2000 SERIES 1 FIGURES The heroes and villains of the ECW are ready to do battle in the “Clash of Champions!” This series is scheduled to include: Rob Van Dam (black tights w/Right Arm Smash, Railing), Taz (purple tights w/Pivot Punch and Trashcan), B. Mahoney (w/Double Bang action, Chair), Axel Rotten (w/Right Clothesline action, Snow Shovel), Yoshihiro Tajiri (w/Left Clothesline action, leg cast & crutch), Rhino (w/red & black outfit, Right Leg Kick, sledge hammer), Jerry Lynn (w/Head-Butt action, guitar), and Raven (w/Pivot Punch, Chainsaw). Blister card packaging. (4153/018-60-0) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $4.75Ea. WCW “GROSS-OUTS” WRESTLER FIGURES The superstars of World Championship Wrestling have been transformed into super- stylized caricatures of their wrestling personas! Each 6” fully poseable, ultra-deformed action figure features an outrageous “gross-out” action, such as extreme water spitting, eye-popping, brain bursting, and face-changing, with just the touch of a button! This series is scheduled to include: Bret Hart (w/Muscle-Busting Action), Goldberg (w/Super Spitting Action), Sting (w/Eye-Popping Zombie Face), and Sid Vicious (w/Brain-Popping Action). Blister card packaging. (49/77575) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.50Ea. WCW: “STING EVOLUTION” GIFT PACK The man known only as “Sting” is a wrestling legend. The mysterious-yet-charismatic grappler first burst onto the scene as a blond, boisterous brawler wearing brightly-colored face-paint and matching tights. Over time, he evolved into a silent, mysterious black leather-clad warrior of the night! This gift box includes seven 6” tall, fully-articulated action figures (some with fabric costume pieces), each spotlighting a different incarnation of Sting from 1986 through 1999! Die-cut window box packaging. (49/77585) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Boxed set SRP: $29.99Ea. WWF 12-INCH FEDERATION FIGHTERS SERIES 2 FIGURES The biggest stars of the WWF, in an all-new series of figures! This series may include: Steve Austin, The Rock, Kane, and The Undertaker. Blister card packaging. (4301/W97100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $22.99Ea. WWF BACK ALLEY STREET FIGHT FIGURES When the combatants leave the squared circle and the stage lights are extinguished, do they leave their grudges in the ring… or do they carry them into the back alley behind the arena? Here’s your chance to play out these back street rumbles with this new series of WWF grapplers, each equipped with “foreign objects” to bash each other with. This series may include: Steve Austin (w/Crate), HHH (w/Bucket & Title Belt), X-Pac (w/Trashcan), Steve Slaziak (w/Street Sign), and Stephanie McMahon (w/Door). Blister card packaging. (4301/W91010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.00Ea. WWF BACK-TALKIN’ CRUSHERS SERIES 2 FIGURES Children are taught at an early age not to talk back to their elders or authority figures… but nobody told these grapplers how to behave! These Back-Talkin’ Crusher figures each let out a catch-phrase or insult when you make them wrestle! This series may include: Steve Austin, The Rock, Road Dogg, and Mankind. Each figure comes blister carded with an action accessory. (4301/W94800) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figures SRP: $14.99Ea. WWF DOUBLE SLAM SERIES 4 TWO-PACKS This series of WWF 2-packs features special figures that are wired to interact with the Titan Tron Electronic Wrestling Playset (not included), calling out their catch phrases. This series will include: Matt & Jeff Hardy w/Tag Team Belts, Chris Jericho & Chyna w/Intercontinental Belt, Triple H & Billy Gunn w/World Sculpt Belt, and Kane & Test w/Hardore Sculpt Belt. Blister card packaging. (4301/W92010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available only in North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. 2-Pack SRP: $13.50Ea. WWF TITAN TRON LIVE SERIES 4 FIGURES Jump into the ring with the WWF wrestlers if you dare with Titan Tron Live Series IV! Choose from: The Rock, Mankind, Triple H, The Big Show, X-Pac, and Road Dogg. Blister card packaging. (4301/W90030) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.00Ea. X-MEN X-MEN MOVIE ANIMATRONIC BATTLE BANK This cool new electronic bank depicts the climactic battle between Wolverine and Sabertooth from the X-Men Movie! Save money while Wolverine saves the world! Boxed. (222/630068) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Tank SRP: $24.75 X-MEN MOVIE ELECTRONIC ANIMATRONIC CLOCK Heroic Cyclops will wake you up for school or work every morning through this electronic “animatronic” clock! Boxed. (222/630067) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Clock SRP: $24.75 IMPORT TOYS SECTION ************ Welcome to our Import Toys section! Each month, we’ll bring you some of the best import toys and other cool playthings, all at affordable prices, below “gray market” pricing. Working together with some of Japan’s biggest and most popular manufacturers, Previews is proud to offer the rest of the world some of the most imaginative, innovative, and collectible items around! And be sure to check out our Import Models section, directly following this section. *********** ALIENS ALIEN3 HEAD STERLING SILVER RING Imported from Japan! This superbly crafted sterling silver ring captures the head design of the alien warrior from the much-maligned Alien3, as a creepy new ring! Limited in production, this hand-crafted ring comes packaged within a vinyl Alien egg case. Available in Medium (13) and Large (15). (4725/AIII) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. M-L $295.00Ea. ALIENS QUEEN HEAD STERLING SILVER RING Imported from Japan! This one is just enormous! Measuring almost 3” long, this masterfully crafted sterling silver ring depicts the ornate head of the Alien Queen, first unveiled in Aliens. Limited in production, this hand-crafted ring comes packaged within a vinyl Alien egg case. Available in Medium (13) and Large (15). (4725/AIII) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. M-L $355.00Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALIEN RESURRECTION ALIEN NEW WARRIOR FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the latest Alien film, Alien Resurrection, a new version of the Alien Warrior Drone was created, this time capable of swimming underwater… “Jaws” of a different kind to be sure! This 1:5 scale PVC and Vinyl figure stands over 12” tall and features limited articulation with a bendable tail. Great for display, this figure comes with a special stand to support the figure’s tail. Original Japanese window box packaging. (4726/SVM-46) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Figure $115.00 O/A ALIEN RESURRECTION NEWBORN ALIEN FIGURE Imported from Japan! Yet another great figure from the latest Alien film, Alien Resurrection, this figure depicts the nightmarish offspring born from the Alien Queen… who itself was born from Ripley’s lab-grown clone! (Aunt Ripley?!?) Cast in a repulsive dead white plastic, with deep-set eyes, and a wicked grin, “Junior” is every mother’s nightmare! This 1:5 scale PVC and Vinyl figure stands over 12” tall and features limited articulation. Original Japanese window box packaging. (4726/SVM-45) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Figure $112.00 ************************** ANIME DEVILMAN ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! This new series of 8” to 14”-tall figures brings the supernatural combatants of Go Nagai’s Devilman OVA, Amon: Apocalypse of Devilman (coming to video in May), to three-dimensional life! Choose from: Devilman (9” tall)—This newly-designed Devilman features 17 parts and multiple points of articulation, including neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, knees, and ankles. Comes with a distinct display base, featuring a sculpted “fossil Devilman,” that can be joined with other matching bases to form one larger display. Satan (9” tall)—(from Devilman Series III)Cast in see-through plastic, Satan features 15 parts and multiple points of articulation, including neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees, ankles, and wings. This figure also features a glow-in-the-dark abdomen and comes with a bonus part that, when combined with bonus parts collected from the other figures in this series, forms an all-new mystery figure! Base with symbol included. NOTE: This figure depicts female nudity, and is recommened for Mature Collectors. (See this month’s Previews Adult for a picture.) Saylos (8” tall)—The main villain of the new OVA series, Saylos features 16 parts and multiple points of articulation, including neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, waist, hips, knees, and ankles. Comes with a distinct display base, featuring a sculpted “fossil Devilman,” that can be joined with other matching bases to form one larger display. Figures designed by Yasushi Nirasawa, sculpted by Toshimitu Usui and Yuji Oniki. Original Japanese packaging. (6268) (CAUT: 3 & 4) DEVILMAN—Figure $16.99 SATAN—Figure (Adult) $24.99 SAYLOS—Figure $16.99 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Bring on the bad guys! If Kenshiro is to bring peace to the post- apocalyptic landscape of the future, he’ll need to blow up a lot of bad guys first! And here they are… ugly, evil, and heavily armed! Each figure measures approximately 6 ½” to 7” tall and depicts one of the characters from the manga/anime classic, Fist of the North Star. Choose from: Fudoh—Comes with two pairs of variant hands, a bow, and a massive arrow! Kaioh—Features a removable helmet and large, vinyl cape. Shin—Removable cape, variant left hand, and flag. Spade—Includes spear, two axes, arm crossbow, and a variant head. Original Japanese packaging. (4673) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. FUDOH—Figure $11.99 KAIOH—Figure $16.99 SHIN—Figure $11.99 SPADE—Figure $11.99 *********************** See this month’s COMICS SECTION for Fist of the North Star graphic novels from Viz Comics. *********************** NEO GENESIS EVANGELION EVA UNIT 01 EX FIGURE Imported from Japan! All-new figure! All-new sculpt! This ultra-articulated EVA figure from Neon Genesis Evangelion features a new paint scheme, and comes with a massive selection of weaponry and variant hands, for a multitude of poses! A super figure at a super price! Original Japanese blister card packaging. (4673) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Figure $13.99 NEO GENESIS EVANGELION EVA UNIT REPAINT FIGURES Imported from Japan! Now featuring all-new metallic paint schemes! Choose from EVA 01 or 02, each loaded down with variant hands (and heads), as well as close-combat and distanced weapons. Each highly-articulated figure can be posed in a multitude of action stances. Original Japanese blister card packaging. (4673) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. EVA 01—Figure $13.99 EVA 02—Figure $13.99 HENSHIN CYBORG STARS OF THE MONTH NEO HENSHIN CYBORG RED A FIGURE Imported from Japan! This standard Neo Henshin Cyborg figure is molded in clear plastic and features red-chromed interior head, chest, arm, and leg modules. His head is cast in clear vinyl and can be removed to expose his red, robotic brain. Press a button on his back, and his “heart” glows red! Includes Cy-Gloves and a Neo-Laser Gun arm attachment. Each figure stands 12 inches high and features 27 points of articulation! Window box packaging. Imported from Japan. (4671/511792) (STAR10696) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Figure $38.00 NEO HENSHIN CYBORG RED B FIGURE Imported from Japan! This standard Neo Henshin Cyborg figure is the same as the Red A version also offered this month, but comes with a “Jumbo Knuckle” arm attachment and Cy-Gloves. Stands 12 inches tall. Window box packaging. Imported from Japan. (4671/511808) (STAR10697) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Figure $38.00 NEO HENSHIN CYBORG NEO-TECTER GOLD COSTUME SET Imported from Japan! Now you can outfit your Neo Henshin Cyborg for combat with this cool “Neo-Tecter” armor set. This Gold set includes a vinyl jumpsuit and matching vinyl armor pieces (helmet, breast plate, belt, gloves, boots). Window box packaging. (4671/512928) (STAR10704) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Singapore. Set $33.00 KUBRICKS Kubricks are Medicom’s building block figures, similar to another world-famous brand. However, Kubricks have something more to offer than mere smiling faces… they offer collectors (and builders) the cool anime, manga, and movie characters they know and love! This month, we proudly offer three cool sets of Kubrick figures… you’ll want to get them all! ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS KUBRICK BOXED SET “A” Imported from Japan! From the anime classic, Armored Trooper Votoms, comes this boxed set featuring pilot hero Chirico Cuvie and his Red Shoulder Scope Dog suit. Both feature articulated arms, legs, and heads, and come with various weapons and accessories. Each stands approximately 2 ½” tall. Original Japanese window box packaging. (4239/MEDKUB06) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set (x2) $11.99 DEVILMAN KUBRICK BOXED SET “B” Imported from Japan! From Go Nagai’s anime classic, Devilman, comes this three-figure set featuring Devilman, Selene, and Kaimu. Each features articulated limbs and stands approximately 2 ½” tall. Original Japanese window box packaging. (4239/MEDKUB09) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set (x3) $11.99 MAZINGER Z KUBRICK BOXED SET Imported from Japan! Super Robot fans, take note, here comes one of the classic giant robots of the ’70s, Go Nagai’s Mazinger Z! This set features heroine Sayaka Yumi, Mazinger Z, and the enemy robot Garada K7. Each features articulated limbs and stands approximately 2 ½” tall. Original Japanese window box packaging. (4239/MEDKUB10) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set (x3) $11.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS “PLEASED” JACK IN PALE GRAY COFFIN Imported from Japan! The sixth in this Previews Exclusive series! If you can’t get enough of the Nightmare Before Christmas and its long and lanky protagonist, then read on, ’cause we’re ready to make your millennium! Presented here is the sixth in an exclusive year-long program of Previews Exclusive Jack Skellington collector dolls! Each month, Previews will bring you an all-new Jack doll, complete in a differently colored collector’s coffin (the only “coffin” Jacks to be released in 2000!)… that’s a new Jack each and every month throughout 2000 and beyond! This month, “Pleased” Jack in a violet coffin box is offered! Jack stands approximately 15” tall, is articulated, dressed in a cloth suit, and comes “entombed” in his own coffin display box. Quantities are limited — allocations may occur. Guaranteed to be in stores 6/7/00! (4672/N125) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Doll $49.95 IMPORT MODELS ANIME FIVE STAR STORIES JUNCHOON MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Based on the manga Five Star Stories (originally serialized in Japan’s Newtype magazine) comes yet another incredible giant robot model kit! Once assembled, this 1/100th scale model is highly articulated, and includes a lance and shield. The completed kit stands approximately 8” tall. Original Japanese packaging. (544/3155) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These kits feature many small pieces, requiring a great deal of patience and skill, and thus are strongly recommended for seasoned, veteran modelers. Kit $53.99 FIVE STAR STORIES L.E.D. MIRAGE MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Here’s yet another highly detailed and intricate mecha kit from Five Star Stories. Measuring approximately 10” tall, the L.E.D. Mirage features an ornate headpiece, and comes with accessory swords and shield. Original Japanese packaging. (544/3151) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These kits feature many small pieces, requiring a great deal of patience and skill, and thus are strongly recommended for seasoned, veteran modelers. Kit $53.99 FIVE STAR STORIES PATRAQUSHE MIRAGE MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! This mech from Five Star Stories is cast in the smaller, 1:144th scale… but don’t let that lull you into a false sense of security modelers — this one is as much a challenge as its larger, 1:100th scale brothers! This golden knight features intricate articulation and ornate detailing. This 1/144th scale model, when completed, stands approximately 7” tall. (544/315-11) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These kits feature many small pieces, requiring a great deal of patience and skill, and thus are strongly recommended for seasoned, veteran modelers. Kit $34.99 MAZINGER Z VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! One of Japan’s most popular Super Robots comes to American fans this month in the form of this super-cool 12” tall vinyl figure! Featuring limited articulation (and requiring minor assembly), this pre-painted model impressively captures the look and grandeur of Go Nagai’s Mazinger Z! Each figure also comes with a removable “Pilder” brain ship with collapsible wings that fits into the figure’s head! Also, be on the lookout for variant versions of Mazinger Z, featuring white paint highlights (replacing the standard silver paint details), or in various shades of grey for a “b&w” effect. These variants will be filled randomly from case lots. Original Japanese window box packaging. (4368/MC001) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Figure $27.50 VIDEO GAMES FINAL FANTASY VII: AERITH RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Perky, faithful, steadfast… Aerith is but one of the members of the band of heroes players gather together in the Playstation classic, Final Fantasy VII. Now you can add the beautiful battler to your collection in the form of this stunning, resin statue. Highly detailed and expertly decorated, this resin statue stands 10” tall. (8644/77104) (CAUT: 4) Statue $74.99 MODELS SECTION BOWEN DESIGNS VISION MINI-BUST Everyone’s favorite density shifting android is now available as a limited edition mini- bust! Like all Bowen Min-busts the piece is 1:8th scale (5 ½” tall) and comes fully painted and assembled in it’s own colorful collector’s box. Vision makes an excellent companion piece to the other Avenger busts in the series (especially to the Scarlet Witch)! Sculpted by Randy Bowen and Carl Surges in a style inspired by legendary Avenges artist John Buscema. (8824) (CAUT:4) Bust $30.00 ASTRO CITY SAMARITAN STATUE SIGNED EDITION Only 100 of these statues were made! Signed on the logo base of the statue is Astro City creator Kurt Busiek’s signature, as well as the signature of sculptor, Randy Bowen. The statue is based on the art of Brent Anderson and Alex Ross. This 1:8th scale cold-cast porelain statue stands a whopping 14” tall! (8824) Statue $150.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DECAPITATOR 1/8 SCALE RESIN STATUE (8824) Statue $90.00 O/A DECAPITATOR COLD-CAST RESIN MODEL KIT (8824) Kit PI O/A KONGZILLA RESIN KIT (8824) Kit $90.00 O/A KONGZILLA RESIN STATUE (8824/KSZ) Statue $140.00 O/A MOEBIUS ARZACH BUST (8824) Bust $40.00 O/A RANDY BOWEN’S THE JIMMY LEGS COLD CAST RESIN STATUE (8824) Statue $80.00 O/A RANDY BOWEN’S THE JIMMY LEGS MODEL KIT (8824) Kit $50.00 O/A ROCKETEER RESIN STATUE (8824) Statue $150.00 O/A STEPHEN HICKMAN CTHULHU STATUE (8824/CTS) Statue $100.00 O/A STEVEN HICKMAN’S HP LOVECRAFT BUST Painted and ready to display. (8824) Bust $75.00 ******************** COMIC BOOK HEROES OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAWN 10TH ANNIVERSARY RESIN STATUE A Previews Exclusive! The 10th Anniversary Dawn statue was sculpted from designs by Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner, and masterfully sculpted by Shigeru Yamazaki. Together they have created a beautiful and incredibly life-like statue that will amaze die- hard fans and statue collectors alike. Dawn strikes an alluring pose against the giant remnants of the Horned God, with her sword beside her and the figure of Tragedy beneath her. Includes the Dawn 10th Anniversary sword necklace. Painted and ready to display. (6268) (CAUT: 4) Statue $178.95 ************************** DICK TRACY PLASTIC MODEL KIT This unassembled and unpainted kit is officially licensed by Tribune Media Services, Inc. Based on the classic comic strip character, Dick Tracy, here is a classic 1960’s kit that is a stunning diorama which includes a base with brick wall and fire escape. (6243/5093) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Kit $16.99 DINOSAURS DINOSAUR PLASTIC MODEL KITS These unpainted and unassembled snap-together model kits are a real winner for dinosaur aficionados. Each kit includes the dinosaur, a base, and a plug-in illustrated background! (6243) (CAUT: 3 & 4) PTERYDON (6005)—Kit $9.99 TRICERATOPS (6004)—Kit $9.99 TYRANOSAURUS REX (6003)—Kit $9.99 HORROR CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON 1/8 VINYL MODEL KIT He’s come to drag you to a watery grave! Sculpted by Jim Groman, this kit features the classic 50s Gillman in a dynamic swimming pose, and comes with a base, flexible seaweed, and other accessories to customize the diorama as the individual modeler wishes. Requires assembly and painting. (714/VHO95) (CAUT: 4) Kit $79.99 HUNCHBACK ¼ RESIN BUST MODEL Not exactly a dream date for prom night, but the Hunchback resin bust model still has feelings! So treat him with a little respect. After all, this is a model of Lon Chaney Sr. as the Hunchback! Plus, he’s an excellent swinger, girls. So don’t write him off just yet! This ¼ scale limited-edition bust is sculpted by Steve West, and comes complete with a display base and nameplate. Requires painting and minimal assembly. (714/RBS07) (CAUT: 4) Bust $49.99 MICRO FRANKENSTEIN 1/25 RESIN MODEL KIT Sculpted by T. Holter Bruckner, this 1/25 scale resin model kit portrays Boris Karloff as the frightening Frankenstein monster. An eerie kit that, when assembled, stands approximately 3 ½” tall when assembled. Painting required. (714/RMM02) (CAUT: 4 ) Kit $16.99 MICRO HUNCHBACK 1/25 RESIN MODEL KIT Sculptor T. Holter Bruckner has created this 1:25th scale resin model kit of everyone’s favorite bell-ringer! The magnificently deformed Hunchback stands approximately 3 ½” tall when assembled. The piece is exquisitely detailed, and makes for a picture-perfect nightmare! Painting and assembly required. (714/RMM04) (CAUT: 4) Kit $16.99 KISS OFFERED AGAIN O/A KISS DESTROYER MODEL KIT SET Special low price! This set is the same cost as buying one piece! This set is all four models of Gene, Ace, Peter, and Paul! Polar Lights has brought the classic Destroyer album cover to life with these KISS model kits. Each kit includes one KISS figure and a portion of the rock-like stand; when the four member models are placed together, the album cover for Destroyer is recreated! Must be assembled and painted. (6243) Set (x4) $16.99 ***************** SCI-FI TITAN A.E. DREJ PLASTIC MODEL KIT In search of it’s enemy, the Drej trudges forward, and lays wastes to the obstacles in its path. When conquest is the objective, it doesn’t matter if one hears pleas for mercy. Build this kit of the Drej, and show that you have created a relentless sentinel of fury. Must be assembled and painted. (6243/5094) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Kit $18.99 X-MEN THE MOVIE X-MEN MOVIE BLACKBIRD JET RESIN STATUE Here is the highly-coveted Blackbird that you’ll see in the X-Men Movie. A bird of stealth that exceeds any pilot’s expectations. Honed to perfection — like this 20”-long resin statue that is expertly crafted from hand-poured cold-cast porcelain. Limited to only 2,000 pieces, this resin masterpiece is sure to become scarce fast! (4464/99005) (CAUT: 4) Statue $295.00 X-MEN MOVIE CYCLOPS VISOR PROP If not for his ruby quartz visor, Cyclops would be locked away as a threat to us all because of his rhinoceros-raging optic blasts. Here’s a 1:1 scale Visor Prop of Scott Summer’s life-saving apparatus as seen in the movie. No, this limited-edition collectible can’t punch big holes through mountains, but it does light up! Comes on a handsome display stand, too! (4464/83003) Prop $89.99 X-MEN MOVIE WOLVERINE’S MOTORCYCLE DIE CAST STATUE He may be fast, but he can’t outrun a Mercedes. No, Wolvie needs the assistance of wheels just like the rest of us, and for that reason he used a souped-up motorcycle that has plenty of get-up-and-go in the X-Men Movie. Here is a die cast statue of the Canadian’s two-wheel ride. An impressive 8”-tall die-cast metal collectible that’s expertly crafted to look like the same low rider that got Wolvie from point A to point B. Limited to 2,000 pieces. (4464/99001) Statue $189.99 PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL: LIBERTY METAL SIGN If Liberty’s revealing, lacy outfit doesn’t make your eyes pop out in awe, then the fantastic artistry on this metal sign certainly will. Liberty’s eyes are just as haunting as the dark blotchy background. Why should she say what she feels when her eyes do the job for her? This sign is definitely too good to be true! Measures 16¾” H x 11¾” W. (4791/HM03) (CAUT: 4) Sign $12.00 HEAVY METAL: F.A.K.K.2 JULIE & TYLER METAL SIGN Who’s afraid of the big bad Julie? Not Tyler, that’s for sure! Still, with Julie’s victims spread out all over the ground, you’d think that Tyler would get the message. The meticulous details on this metal sign will make you wonder who will meet their end, although Julie doesn’t look the least bit scared! Measures 16¾” H x 11¾” W. (4791/F205) (CAUT: 4) Sign $12.00 HEAVY METAL: F.A.K.K.2 JULIE METAL SIGN Skulls laughing atop spears — can this be real?! On this F.A.K.K.2 metal sign it is! Just ask Julie (if you dare!). With a glare like that — and guns like those — you may want to think twice about trusting that pretty face. Nevertheless, the sign’s artwork is so mesmerizing, you can’t resist the temptation. Measures 16¾” H x 11¾” W. (4791/F204) (CAUT: 4) Sign $12.00 MARVEL THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN NEON PRINT Thanks to his neon webs, you can now know precisely where everyone’s friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is hanging around. This print not only captures Spidey’s locale, it captures his true essence — crafty, intimidating, but heroic — against a luminous moon. Now that’s putting Spider-Man in the spotlight! Measures 37” H x 25” W x 3” D. (438) (CAUT: 4) Print, FC SRP: $265.00 SEXY SIRENS CARMEN ELECTRA IN COTTON LAVENDER BRIEFS & TANK NEON PRINT See for yourself why the beautiful Carmen Electra looks luscious in lavender — especially in those briefs and tank! What better way to exhibit such a seductive masterpiece than with this neon print adorning your home. Check out the two neon lines that contour that picture-perfect bod of hers! (438) (CAUT: 4) Print, 35x25x3, FC SRP: $265.00 CARMEN ELECTRA IN SHEER LAVENDER TOP WITH TWO-PIECE BIKINI POSTER This poster sizzles with personality, thanks to Carmen Electra sizzling in a sheer lavender top with a two-piece bikini. Lavender is definitely a color made for Carmen! (RP1738) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 PLAYBOY CARMEN ELECTRA POSTERS Who else could electrify these Playboy posters than brunette bombshell Carmen Electra? The stunning model’s voluptuous physique and alluring stare make these posters simply irresistible! Choose from Beaded Bikini or Gold Fish Net Top. (4739) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES BEADED BIKINI (2024)—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 GOLD FISH NET TOP (2095)—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 YASMINE BLEETH CLEAR RAINCOAT WITH TWO-PIECE WHITE BIKINI POSTER That’s quite a raincoat. Not only does it protect the lovely Yasmine Bleeth from the pouring rain, it also runs the imagination wild! Now, with this stunning poster, you can bring Yasmine out of the storm and into the warmth of your home. (RP1703) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 SIMPSONS BART AMAZED BY KRUSTY THE CLOWN POSTER Krusty the Clown sure knows how to brighten Bart’s days. And Bart can’t seem to get enough of hearing the sound of his idol’s voice. The pets wish Bart would put down the remote control, but it doesn’t look like he will anytime soon. Why should he? Check out this amazing poster featuring the Simpsons brat reclining on his favorite chair (and wearing those oh-so-cool shades). (4739/2916) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, b&w $5.99 HOMER SIMPSON D’OH BLACK-&-WHITE POSTER “D’oh!” Celebrate the saying made famous by Bart’s bungling father, Homer, with this awesome black-and-white poster. Perfect for remembering all those silly blunders we’ve made ourselves! (4739/421) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, b&w $5.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE I NEON PRINT Without a doubt, one of the aspects that makes the Star Wars saga so enduring is the battles in outer space. And Episode I is no exception! This neon print beautifully showcases the scene where young Anakin Skywalker and other pilots bravely venture to the Trade Federation headquarters in their Naboo Royal N-1 Starfighters. This intense moment is frozen in time so you can always relive the thrill of not knowing whether or not the heroes will succeed in their quest to overthrow Federation dominance over their planet. Measures 37” H x 25” W x 3” D. (438) (CAUT: 4) Print, FC SRP: $265.00 MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE SECTION BRUCE LEE BRUCE LEE FLIGHT MARTINI GLASS Sip in style as you lift this cool, new martini glass featuring the shadow flight design of the famous martial arts hero, Bruce Lee, in black and red tones across the front. (870/BL- MARTINI1) Glass SRP: $10.00 BRUCE LEE SAKE GLASSES New 1½-oz. white sake/shot glasses featuring martial arts legend Bruce Lee! Choose from Bust, featuring the “heads up” image; Character; Dragon, which captures Bruce Lee’s signature across the front with authentic “dragon” scripture; Legend, which glorifies the martial arts icons of Bruce Lee in black and red prints; or Ying-Yang Flight, featuring the yin-yang flight design. (870) BUST (BL-SHOT2)—Glass SRP: $6.00 CHARACTER (BL-SHOT3)—Glass SRP: $6.00 DRAGON (BL-SHOT4)—Glass SRP: $6.00 LEGEND (BL-SHOT7)—Glass SRP: $6.00 YIN-YANG FLIGHT (BL-SHOT8)—Glass $6.00 BRUCE LEE RED DRAGON STEIN The dragon lives on and glorifies the background of this newest stein featuring the logo and character imagery of the hero Bruce Lee across the front — awesome! (870/BL- STEIN3) Stein SRP: $11.00 BRUCE LEE LITTLE DRAGON STEIN Bruce Lee, a.k.a. “Little Dragon,” will live with us all… and we salute the powerful and spiritual philosophy that he mastered with this new 15-oz. stein incorporating the silhouette and scripture of “Little Dragon” himself across the front! (870/BL-STEIN1) Stein SRP: $11.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER “ALL BUFFED OUT” PHOTO SET The buffed out photos are here — from black tanks, to red leather pants — Sarah Michelle Gellar, a.k.a. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is ready to take a bite out of you! Five officially licensed photos will melt in your hands — hold them tightly! (870/BVS- SET10) Set (x5) SRP: $25.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER HEART LOGO WINE GOBLET Be it white or vampire blood red, your wine of choice will be tastier in this new Buffy wine goblet reflecting the simple heart logo across the front! Grab a couple — vampires hate to drink alone! (870/BVS-GOB1) Goblet SRP: $13.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER LUNCHBOX If the residents of Sunnydale can entrust their lives to the teenage “Chosen One,” then you can feel safe knowing she’s protecting your precious peanut butter & jelly sandwich! What better company to have while dining than with the lovely Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy pictured on the front and the whole Buffy gang on the back of this stunning lunchbox! (8644) Lunchbox $14.99 CLEOPATRA 2525 CLEOPATRA 2525 CLEOPATRA SHOOTER If you got it, flaunt it! Gina Torres, portraying Cleopatra in the new Studio U.S.A. television series has the bod and bursts out across the clear 2½-oz. shooter in vivid imagery! (870/CLEO-SHTR3) Shooter SRP: $7.00 CLEOPATRA 2525 HEL SHOOTER You’ll want to “go to Hel” with this brand-new shooter reflecting the glowing image of Cleopatra’s character Hel… clad in her futuristic garb adorning this tall 2½-oz. clear shooter! (870/CLEO-SHTR2) Shooter SRP: $7.00 CLEOPATRA 2525 SARGE SHOOTER You’ll get a charge with Cleopatra’s Sarge shown in full color across the front of this brand-new, clear 2½-oz. shooter — ready to electrify you! (870/CLEO-SHTR1) Shooter SRP: $7.00 HEAVY METAL HEAVY METAL F.A.K.K.2 REPLICA SWORD This sword features a massive cast metal handle with an antique-silver finish and a genuine leather wrapped grip. An 18” x 24” full-color poster created by fantasy artist and frequent Heavy Metal cover artist Luis Royo is included. Overall length: 33-3/16”. (UC1193) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. MATURE AUDIENCES Sword SRP: $174.99 HEAVY METAL F.A.K.K.2 REPLICA KNIFE This knife features a cast-metal handle with a “fossilized” finish and a genuine leather wrapped grip with beaded tassel. Overall length: 11”. (UC1192) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. MATURE AUDIENCES Knife SRP: $56.99 JACK OF ALL TRADES JACK OF ALL TRADES “MY SPYING EYES” PHOTO SET Bring the turn of the 19th century to the present with this officially licensed photo set of five 8” x 10” glossy photos from the new action series Jack of All Trades, featuring Emilia and Jack in duds worth gold! (870/JOAT-SET1) Set (x5) SRP: $25.00 MUSIC BEATLES LUNCHBOX COLLECTION Twelve different, full-sized embossed metal Beatles lunchboxes, sold as a set. Includes “Sgt. Pepper,” “Abbey Road,” “With the Beatles,” “Magical Mystery Tour,” “Hard Days Night,” “Let It Be,” “White Album,” “Rubber Soul,” “Revolver,” “Please Please Me,” “Help,” and “Beatles For Sale.” Each lunchbox measures 9” x 7” x 5”. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Set (x12) $224.99 KISS ATOMIC LUNCHBOX Enjoy lunch and remember one of the most popular rock bands ever, KISS, with this KISS “Atomic” lunchbox. Embossed on both sides, this lunchbox is full-sized, measuring 9” x 7” x 5”. Limited edition. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $17.99 POKÉMON POKÉMON SLIDERS Now every kid can battle to become a Pokémon master with these amazing Pokémon sliders! Choose from 12 Pokémon characters. Each three-pack includes three targets! Catch ‘em all! (491/54640) Three-pack SRP: $4.99Ea. SAILOR MOON SAILOR MOON ASSORTED BALLPOINT PENS Eight assorted designs from the manga hit Sailor Moon are available on these Super Wave ballpoint pens. (7866/22301-24) NOTE: Retailers order in case packs. Please check with your retailer for availability. Pen SRP: $1.99Ea. SAILOR MOON ASSORTED MINI COIN BANKS Keep all that loose change together in these mini coin banks in the designs of your favorite Sailor Moon heroines! Choose from Sailor Mars, Sailor Moon, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, or Sailor Mercury. Measures 4” x 4” x 7¾”. (491/14340) Bank SRP: $5.99Ea. SAILOR MOON ASSORTED WIND-UPS Wind up your favorite Sailor Moon characters and watch them go! Choose from Sailor Venus, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Moon, Sailor Mercury, or Sailor Mars. (491/14339) Wind-up SRP: $4.49Ea. LUNA PRISMATIC STICKER 6-PACKS The long-whiskered feline of Sailor Moon, Luna, sparkles wondrously on this awesome pack of stickers. (8343/932) Sticker SRP: $1.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAILOR MOON GROUP PRISMATIC STICKER 6-PACKS All six anime beauties of Sailor Moon come together for this eye-opening group shot on this fantastic sticker set. Each pack contains six of the same stickers. (8343/982) Sticker SRP: $1.50Ea. O/A SAILOR MOON PRISMATIC POWER STICKER 6-PACKS This large, full-color sticker will make your school books look truly stellar. These 2¾” stickers show Sailor Moon with her crescent wand shouting her magic phrase. Each pack contains six of the same stickers. (8343/981) Sticker SRP: $1.50Ea. O/A SAILOR MOON SALUTE PRISMATIC STICKER 6-PACKS Sailor Moon graces her presence high in the moonlit sky on these beautiful stickers. Each pack contains six of the same sticker. (8343/983) Sticker SRP: $1.50Ea. *************** SAILOR MOON PRISM POWER STICKER 6-PACKS It’s a case of “Moon Prism… Power!” with the lovely Sailor Moon on this sticker. Each pack contains six of the same sticker. (8343/933) Sticker SRP: $1.50Ea. STARS OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON ASSORTED TOOTHBRUSHES Trash your boring, used dental instruments in exchange for these new Sailor Moon toothbrushes that revel in obliterating germs, plaque, and grit from your mouth. Hold these toothbrushes to your mouth, look in the mirror, and then recite the phrase: "They're germs: they deserve to die." (7866/22001/STAR06073) NOTE: Retailers order in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Toothbrush SRP: $2.49Ea. SAILOR MOON HAIRBRUSHES These highly collectible hairbrushes featuring the girls of Sailor Moon on the handles will help you untangle those knots so that you can look your best! (7866/22614CS/STAR06075) Hairbrush SRP: $3.29Ea. *************** SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN LASER SCULPTURE LIMITED BOOKENDS What do you need to keep those books on your shelf in order? Some super Spider- strength, of course! But since Spidey doesn’t live with you, these amazing laser-sculpture bookends of the famous web-head will certainly do. These bookends are made from laser- cut and etch steel. Each side measures approximately 12” W x 6.7” H. Limited edition, allocations may occur. Bookends $69.00 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN LASER LIMITED SCULPTURE A spider-like pose like this can mean only one thing: it’s the amazing Spider-Man! Celebrate this Marvel icon with the Ultimate Spider-Man Laser Sculpture. This incredible masterpiece is constructed of multiple layers of laser-cut and etch steel and ABS. Measures 45” long by 15” tall and weighs approximately 20 lbs. Includes a hanger for the wall. Each piece is signed by Stan Lee — his signature is on a gold oval plate that is located just underneath Spider-Man. Allocations may occur. (8182) Sculpture $500.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER STAR TREK: VOYAGER METALLIC LOGO IN STARS SHOT GLASS This popular, black, 1½-oz. shot glass captures the metallic logo within the stars of Voyager galaxy — and you can update your collection or entice your barware today. (870/VGR-SHOT1) Shot Glass SRP: $6.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER “VOYAGE 2000” PHOTO SET Enter the 2000 voyage with five brand-new cast photos of Star Trek: Voyager’s 7 of 9, Tuvok, Dr. Zimmerman, etc. because it’s time to update your collection! (870/VGR- SET7) Set (x5) SRP: $30.00 SUPERMAN THE SUPERMAN RELIEF STEIN This beautifully detailed 10 ½” stein depicts three classic raised-relief and hand-painted scenes of Superman: the main subject shows him breaking through a brick wall; the left panel depicts him exiting the Daily Planet; the right panel shows him soaring above the stratosphere. The Superman title appears below the front panel. The handle is adorned with the famous “S” shield. The stylized pewter thumblift is in the shape of the Daily Planet globe. The domed lid is inspired by the planet earth’s spherical shape and a miniature pewter Superman figurine serves as the finial. (4205/5016) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #10 (Oct99) Stein $49.95 THE SOPRANOS SOPRANOS BADA BING SHOT GLASS Sometimes daily tension surfaces, and you gotta get away before things become lethal… so off to Bada Bing you go! Here you can have the famous night club’s logo right at your fingertips with our new 1½-oz. black shot glass! (870/SOP-SHOT2) Shot Glass SRP: $6.00 SOPRANOS FAMILY REDEFINED ROCKS GLASS Pour your favorite beverage in this new 15-oz. rocks glass and sit back and support the series about the New Jersey family searching for a moral compass, a family with all the lofty ideals and tragic flaws of any other — a redefined family. (870/SOP-GLASS1) Glass SRP: $10.00 SOPRANOS FAMILY REDEFINED SHOOTER Entice your barware with this cool shooter — perfect for celebrating the “family redefined,” The Sopranos. (870/SOP-SHTR1) Shooter SRP: $7.00 SOPRANOS FAMILY REDEFINED SHOT GLASS Redefine your family as you toast to the acclaimed HBO series, The Sopranos! This new black 1½-oz. shot glass flaunts the catch phrase “The Sopranos — Family Redefined” across the front! Cool! (870/SOP-SHOT1) Shot Glass SRP: $6.00 SOPRANOS FINGERPRINTS CAPPUCCINO MUG HBO’s critically acclaimed and criminally addictive series, The Sopranos, now has merchandise worth waiting for! You’ll be busted with the metallic fingerprints on this black logo cappuccino mug. But don’t worry, the crime boss Tony Soprano will keep quiet… for a price. (870/SOP-CAPMUG1) Mug SRP: $9.00 SOPRANOS WELCOME TO THE FAMILY SHOOTER Welcome to the family… a family so complex it’s criminal! So beware and enter with caution. Just use your creative strategy and pour your favorite beverage into this new 2½- oz. shooter, and you’ll manage to get through this HBO series safely. (870/SOP-SHTR2) Shooter SRP: $7.00 X-MEN THE MOVIE MAGNETO DESKTOP HELMET MAGNET Magneto’s powers may be “all in his head” but in this case it’s in his helmet. Now you can utilize the X-Men nemesis’ powers of magnetism with this desktop magnet. (4464/82002) Magnet $39.95 WOLVERINE CLAW LETTER OPENER Wolverine is here to lend a helping claw while opening those tough, sealed-tight envelopes. Your frustrations are over! (4464/81001) Letter Opener $69.95 X-MEN 4-STAR SHOOTER SET After years of waiting, X-Men fans are rejoicing over the pending release of the blockbuster feature film version. Start the celebration right with this set of four shooters. Each shooter contains a different image of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, and Wolverine. (870/XMEN-SHTRSET1) Set (x4) SRP: $28.00 X-MEN DOG TAGS Dog tags featuring your favorite X-Men characters! Choose from Cyclops, Jean Grey, Professor X, Rogue, Storm, or Wolverine. (6031) (CAUT: 4) CYCLOPS (80001)—Dog Tag $5.95 JEAN GREY (80002)—Dog Tag $5.95 PROFESSOR X (80003)—Dog Tag $5.95 ROGUE (80004)—Dog Tag $5.95 STORM (80005)—Dog Tag $5.95 WOLVERINE (80006)—Dog Tag $5.95 X-MEN MOVIE CAST MAGNET Stick it wherever a mutant statement needs to be made. This is the first magnet with the movie cast, and it’s ready to join the celebration of the huge movie! Features Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Professor X. Please note that the image may change slightly. (870/XMEN-MAG2) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Magnet SRP: $4.00 X-MEN MOVIE CAST MUG Here, for the very first time, is this gorgeous full-color portrait of the X-Men motion picture cast, on a nifty black drinking mug. Mutate from a grumpy, just-woken-up soul to a super-hero, when you drink your morning coffee in this fantastic product! Please note that the image may change slightly. (870/XMEN-MUG3) Mug SRP: $10.00 X-MEN MOVIE CAST STEIN A hearty brew awaits in this fantastic, full-size stein that is adorned with a beautiful full- color image of X-Men movie characters Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Professor X. Celebrate the biggest hit of the summer with this new item! Please note that the image may change slightly. (870/XMEN-STEIN2) Stein SRP: $11.00 X-MEN MOVIE “DNA” EXCLUSIVE PHOTO SET A Previews Exclusive! The biggest movie of the year, and here is the exclusive chance to own a set of glossy color photo images featuring five of the most popular characters: Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Professor X (as portrayed by Patrick Stewart) pictured against a “DNA” background. (870/XMEN-SET1) Set (x5) SRP: $25.00 X-MEN MOVIE METAL LOGO PIN Here’s the oval X-Men feature film metallic logo in a collectible pin form. Wear it proudly on the film’s opening day, all summer long to salute the season’s biggest flick! (870/XMEN-PIN2) Pin SRP: $4.00 X-MEN MOVIE METALLIC TRI-LOGO SHOT SET A double hit of heroics in this wonderful shot set. It’s the metallic “tri-logo” from the new feature film placed on a clear shot and a black shot. A sure-fire hit product for a sure- fire hit flick! (870/XMEN-SHOTSET1) Set SRP: $12.00 X-MEN MOVIE PHOTODOME CAST KEY CHAIN What’s that mutated jingle in your pocket? Could it be the brand-new nifty key chain that all fandom is sure to be talking about? Here’s the full-color image of the top cast members ready for action in your pocket: what a way to hang your keys! Please note that the image may change slightly. (870/XMEN-KEY2) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendor.) Key Chain SRP: $6.00 XENA XENA NEW CHAKRAM COBALT SHOOTER This new Xena shooter is as pretty as it is functional! Showcase this 2½-oz.-tall cobalt shot glass outside of your bar — it’s too pretty to hide away! Imagery of the new chakram captures the tri-colors against the blue — very nice! (870/XE-SHTR5) Shooter SRP: $7.00 XENA NEW CHAKRAM GOBLET Back by popular demand — the newly designed wrap-around chakram goblet! Yes, all 17 oz. of dimpled glass await your hearty brew, ice cream sundae, or favorite warrior concoction! (870/XE-GOB2) Goblet $19.00 XENA NEW “DON’T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT” STEEL TRAVEL MUG Let everyone know not to mess with you… that’s what the warlords do on the hit series Xena: Warrior Princess. Their motto “don’t even think about it” is captured across the front of this new stainless-steel coffee mug clad with a snug topper to keep your beverages hot and fresh! (870/XE-MUG14) Mug SRP: $24.00 SUPPLIES COMIC DEFENSE COLLECTOR SHIELDS BAGS Comic Defense System’s own 100% pure polyethylene bags! * Approximately 3 mil. thick * 1 ½” fold over flap can be tucked in or taped closed * Sold in packs of 100 * Retailers: 2000 bags per case NEW (SUPPLY352) — 6 7/8” x 10 ½” PI SILVER AGE (SUPPLY353) — 7 1/8” x 10 ½” PI MAGAZINE (SUPPLY354) — 8 ¾” x 11” PI COMIC DEFENSE SYSTEM PRO-LYTES BAGS Light and durable, these Pro-Lytes bags are the perfect thin storage system for your comic collection! * Approximately 1 mil. thick polypropylene * 1 ½” fold over flap can be tucked in or taped closed * Sold in packs of 100 * Retailers: 2000 bags per case NEW (SUPPLY350) — 6 7/8” x 10 ½” PI SILVER AGE (SUPPLY351) — 7 1/8” x 10 ½” PI COMIC DEFENSE SYSTEM PROBAGS ProBags are made of super-clear polypropylene with superior preservation characteristics. * Approximately 2.4 mil. thick * 1 ½” fold over flap can be tucked in or taped closed * Sold in packs of 100 * Retailers: 2000 bags per case NEW (SUPPLY355) — 6 7/8” x 10 ½” PI SILVER AGE (SUPPLY356) — 7 1/8” x 10 ½” PI MAGAZINE (SUPPLY357) — 8 ¾” X 11” PI COMIC DEFENSE SYSTEM BACKING BOARDS Back those expensive old comics with an all-white board guaranteed not to prematurely age your investment! * Acid-free at time of manufacture * Made of pure virgin 24 pt. stock * New & Silver Age sizes sold in packs of 100 * Golden & Mags sold in packs of 50 * Retailers: New & Silver Age 1000 boards per case * Retailers: Golden & Mags 500 boards per case NEW (SUPPLY360) — 6 ¾” x 10 ½” PI SILVER AGE (SUPPLY361) — 7” x 10 ½” PI GOLDEN AGE (SUPPLY362) — 7 ½” x 10 ½” PI MAGAZINE (SUPPLY363) — 8 ½” x 11” PI COMIC DEFENSE SYSTEM SHORT TERM BACKING BOARDS These economical New and Silver Age comic-size backer boards help keep those precious comic books from bending! * Made of 22 pt. material * Sold in quantities of 1000 NEW (SUPPLY358) — 6 ¾” x 10 ½” PI SILVER (SUPPLY359) — 7” x 10 ½” PI COMIC DEFENSE SYSTEM BOXES Don’t let your magazines and comic books sit around unprotected. 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