PREVIEWS VOL. X #10 THE PREVIEWS HOME PAGE BEST OF THE STAR SYSTEM #4 Our Previews Star System Catalogs are always bursting with cool stuff, from the very best trade paperbacks and graphic novels to videos, games, toys, models, and more! Sometimes there's so much to look at that you can get lost in those pages! Your friendly Previews staff feels your pain, so we're here to help you sort through the vast lists of incredibly awesome comics- related products. The Best of the Star System #4 is our fourth big catalog featuring the top items culled from our justly-famous Star System backlist service. We've gone ahead and performed the difficult task of selecting the best of the best... and it's all on display for you in this catalog! Looking for that perfect Holiday gift? Why not browse through the more than 300 items in the Best of the Star System catalog? And if friends and loved ones are wondering what you would like for the holidays, just hand them a copy of their own! It's like having your letter to Santa written for you! Catalog, 8.5x11, FC MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #12 (PREVIEWS VOL. X #12) The Unique Boutique for Discriminating Collectors! Welcome to the latest issue of Previews Primo, our monthly publication that features some of the very best and most desirable items from Previews! This is the place to go for the creme de la creme, the stuff so hot that it scorches the page when you look at it. Each month, Previews Primo will come to you one week after Previews, offering you an easy, custom look at some of the finest products offered that month, complete with Previews Order Form codes so that you can easily order what you want! This issue looks at items in the December catalog for February/March/April shipping! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS VOLUME X #12 Previews is your ultimate source for news and information on the comic book industry. 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ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 8.5x11, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: SIEGFRIED #1 adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL The giant Fafnir hoards his treasure in the form of a dragon, and the dwarf Mimé wants to claim it for his own. But only the sword Nothung can kill the giant, and it has lain shattered for years. Now Siegfried, son of the incestuous Siegmund and Sieglindé, also desires the sword, but it cannot be mended. Only one who has never known fear may forge it anew, but who will that be? P. Craig Russell's majestic adaptation of Wagner's Ring Cycle continues with this new miniseries. You will not want to miss what is sure to become a landmark of comics storytelling. On sale December 6 FC, 32 pg (1 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 SOCK MONKEY VOL. 3 #2 (OF 2) created, written, & illustrated by TONY MILLIONAIRE Weathervanes, pantries, wooden rocking horses, tin soldiers, goldfish ponds, taffy, fire engines, moth balls, dominoes, cuckoo clocks, and a giant squid: stories that "I believe, one day, I will be forced to tell you," says Millionaire. In the meantime, we must be amused as Uncle Gabby, the Sock Monkey, finds Chinese finger handcuffs and a baby bird in a nest. The exploits that will follow can only be assumed. "Millionaire is a madman who tells poetic stories and draws rich, beautiful pictures. Go figure." — Pete Bagge. On sale December 13 b&w, 24 pg (2 of 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 USAGI YOJIMBO #44 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI Chizu, the head of the Neko Ninja clan, has betrayed Usagi and stolen the sword Grasscutter. Now, Usagi, Sanshobo, and Gen must desperately track her down before she throws the Blade of the Gods into the sea where it will be lost forever, however the Komori bat ninja clan are also on Chizu's trail, with their own plans for the fabled sword! Written and drawn by Stan Sakai, this issue marks the penultimate chapter in the Grasscutter II story arc, the follow-up to last year's award-winning Grasscutter saga! On sale December 27 b&w, 24 pg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.99 GRENDEL: DEVIL'S LEGACY #10 (OF 12) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by THE PANDER BROTHERS Christine Spar's assumption of the Grendel mantle has caused her friends no small amount of grief. But now a cop is dead, and the police think Christine is to blame. Brian Li Sung has his first face-to-face meeting with Argent the Wolf, and seemingly comes out on top. Meanwhile, Ginny doesn't fare so well when she finds her home ransacked. Whereas Christine thought she'd be able to put her mask away for good, she now finds she has one more job for Grendel. Each issue of this remastered classic features a new cover painting by series creator/writer, Matt Wagner (Mage), with new updated colors from Jeromy Cox over the Pander Bros.' (Accelerate) original artwork. RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE READERS. On sale December 20 FC, 32 pg (10 of 12) . . . . . . . . . $2.99 BATTLE GODS: WARRIORS OF THE CHAAK #9 (OF 9) by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO, colors by EDGAR DELGADO; cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO This is it — the final confrontation between the ancient Mayan gods and the warrior representatives of mankind. The humans have but one chance for victory against the towering meta-being created by the gods, but only if they can put away their personal vendettas and combine forces to harness the gods' own power. Even then, it's a long shot that will require them to put their trust in the spirit of a warrior who's been dead for nearly a thousand years. This knockout series concludes in a spectacular all-action finish! On sale December 12 FC, 32pg (9 of 9) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #30 Oh the weather outside is frightful, but Dark Horse Extra #30 is so delightful! If an exclusive sneak peek at a hot new title is on your wish list for the season, we've got it! Check out this month's poster for Bungie's Oni, featuring sexy agent Konoko, the one woman police force destine to battle the crimelords of the future known as The Syndicate ! Also in this issue, the coolest stories this side of the North Pole with the continuing adventures of Tony Daniel's Silke, X, plus a brand new strip, Outlaws! Not to mention the latest dish on every upcoming Dark Horse December titles and news from www.darkhorse.com. This holiday season, deck the halls with Dark Horse Extra #30! On sale December 6 FC, 4pg, 14 3/4" x 21 1/2" folded to 14 3/4" x 10 3/4" . . . PI GREEN LANTERN VS. ALIENS #4 (OF 4) by RON MARZ, RICK LEONARDI, and MIKE PERKINS; cover by DWAYNE TURNER It comes down to this: Kyle Rayner's got his power ring back, and he'll need it as he goes up against the mother of all Aliens...literally! But is the awesome power of the ring enough to defeat an Alien Queen? And how will Kyle end the Alien menace for good? Will he take the "noble" path of his predecessor, Hal Jordan, and uphold the sanctity of life that all GL's share? Or will Kyle take more drastic steps to eliminate the creatures? And if so, can he live with the consequences? Co- published with DC Comics. On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 DIGIMON #13 adapted by DARK HORSE COMICS and DANIEL HDR It's showdown time! When the kids and their Digital Monster pals finally get the mind-controlling Black Gears out of Leomon, he befriends them and explains that they are the prophesied "Digidestined" who will defeat the evil, Devimon and reunite the splintered File Island of the Digital World. But when the kids and their Digimon confront Devimon, he proves to be more powerful than they ever imagined! On sale December 6 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 CATCH DIGIMON MONTHLY AT DARK HORSE COMICS! DIGIMON #1 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Daniel HDR FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #2 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Andy Kuhn FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #3 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Nigel Dobbyn FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #4 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Ryan Hill FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #5 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Daniel HDR FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 DIGIMON #6 adapted by Dark Horse Comics and Andy Kuhn FC, 32pg…$2.95 *********************** SPYBOY: THE DEADLY GOURMET AFFAIR TP by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN What if you were an international superspy? What if you had the latest technology at your fingertips? What if you had martial- arts training to hone your mind and body into the perfect living weapon? What if you didn't know it? But what if others did? High school student Alex Fleming's life is the standard teenage mix of homework, dating anxiety, and getting his face shoved in the toilet by school bullies — until one day when his dormant abilities begin to surface as he is drawn into a hidden world of mystery, intrigue, and bizarre villainy. Everybody's out to get Spyboy…but Alex Fleming doesn't know why! Written with verve and wit by comics superstar Peter David and illustrated with over-the-top flair by Pop Mhan and Norman Lee, Spyboy has captured the imagination of readers from a broad spectrum, Spin magazine placing Spyboy on The Spin 20 list of the coolest stuff going. If you've missed the early issues of this instant sell-out smash, don't miss the opportunity to get on board the wildest ride in the park!On sale January 3 SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC . . . $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN SPYBOY SPYLIGHT You're the world's coolest superspy . . . you just don't know it yet! Start your mission with a genuine Zippo® that's not really a lighter—it's a super-cool pocket flashlight! The folks at Zippo® have constructed a high-beam flashlight that fits into the fine metal casing of their regular lighters, and we've enlisted top-secret designers to produce a striking SpyBoy case design. Get one now—this message will self-destruct in ten seconds. spylight (STAR11073) . . . $24.95 ************************* WITCHBLADE/ ALIENS/DARKNESS/PREDATOR: MINDHUNTER #1 (OF 3) by DAVID QUINN, MEL RUBI, and MIKE PERKINS; cover by DWAYNE TURNER Jackie Estacado, possessor of the mysterious malevolent force known as the Darkness, and Sara Pezzini, wielder of the Witchblade, survived their first bloody skirmish with Aliens and Predators. Now begins an even stranger, more horrific nightmare as the war continues in a way our earthbound heroes have never imagined. To survive, they must cut through a shroud of illusory violence and bottomless time. If they can't find a way to prevail in this wild, new arena, they will be responsible for the end of human life on Earth! Written by David Quinn (Dr. Strange) and pencilled by Aliens vs. Predator vs. The Terminator's Mel Rubi! Produced in cooperation with Top Cow. On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) . . . $2.99 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — BLOOD AND SHADOWS TP by JOHN WAGNER, IAN EDGINTON, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and MIKE DEODATO Rome had better be ready to rumble! Eli, the man responsible for resurrecting Xena and Gabriella, is a prisoner set to die in the Roman Coliseum. To free Eli and his devoted followers, Xena must travel to the cultural and governmental center of the world and put her life on the line in the chariot race to end all chariot races before all of Rome in the Circus Maximus! But don't think the Romans will make things easy for her. Sparks will fly and heads will roll! Plus, Vikings, mercenaries, witches, monsters, and more! Collecting issues #7-#10 of the ongoing series. On sale January 17 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC . . . $11.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS RELISTS XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: WARRIOR WAY OF DEATH TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, and Walden Wong SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11526) . . . $9.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS #1-#12 by John Wagner, Ian Edgington, Joyce Chin, Waldon Wong, Mike Deodato, Jr., Fabiano Neves, Davide Fabbri, and Mark Heike Issue #1 FC, 32pg (Mike Mignola cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #1 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #2 FC, 32pg (Tim Bradstreet cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #2 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #3 FC, 32pg (Tim Bradstreet cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #3 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #4 FC, 32pg (Arthur Adams & Joyce Chin cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #4 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #5 FC, 32pg (Arthur Adams cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #5 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #6 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #6 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #7 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #7 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #8 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #8 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #9 FC, 32pg (Jason Pearson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #9 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #10 FC, 32pg (Terry Dodson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #10 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #11 FC, 32pg (Jeff Matsuda cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #11 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #12 FC, 32pg (Terry Dodson cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #12 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 ************************ ANGEL #14 by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, and ERIC POWELL; cover by RANDY GREEN What do a rash of deaths by spontaneous combustion, a teenage girl on the lam, and a demon spellcaster all have in common? If Angel wants to prevent any more deaths by fire, he'd better figure it out. And as Angel and crew investigate, he discovers that even he may have a connection to this case. "Little Girl Lost" is written by Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide) and Tom Sniegoski (Realworlds: Batman) with art by Eric Powell (Angel and The Goon). On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (Green cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #28 by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by RYAN SOOK and GALEN SHOWMAN Buffy's used to dealing with a lot of weirdness in her role as the Slayer, but what's she to make of a backpack full of maggots? How about a herd of rats that overrun the cafeteria just as she's sitting down to eat? If Buffy didn't know any better, she'd think someone was out to get her. But who could possibly be upset with a vampire slayer? Guest writers Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe join regular Buffy artists Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel to bring you this sweet little tale of revenge. Just make sure to keep the lights on when you read it! On sale December 27 FC, 32pg (Sook/Showman cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #52: THE GATHERING PART 10 (OF 15) by Hiroaki Samura; produced by Studio Proteus With two enemies down, an exhausted, one-armed Manji faces his most dangerous enemy yet: the two-bladed juggernaut, Higa. There are only three things that Higa wants to do with Manji: carve out his heart and eat it, wring the blood from his body and drink it, and crack his skull to consume his brain. Higa desires an immortal body like Manji's, and he'll do anything to get one of his own. Masterful samurai action in one of the best series ever from Japan…or anywhere in the world! SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS. On sale December 27 b&w, 32pg (10 of 15) . . . $2.99 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V #3 (OF 11) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Mister V has come face to face with Rally — can she escape with her life? Her only chance: an ensuing turf battle between Goldie's men and the Chicago mob! Knowing her skill with a gun is no match for Mister V's master marksmanship, how can Rally hope to bring down Goldie and get Mister V on her side? Find out more in this exciting chapter of the ultimate Gunsmith Cats story! Each issue of Gunsmith Cats: Mr. V features two chapters in this intense tale, with more action and intrigue per issue than ever before! SUGGESTED FOR MATURE READERS. On sale December 20 b&w, 40pg (3 of 11) . . . $3.50 OH MY GODDESS! PART IX #6: QUEEN SAYOKO PART 4 (OF 5) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Aided by Mara's dark magic, Sayoko transforms Nekomi Tech into her personal playground, prompting Keiichi and the goddesses to enter her magic castle to fix things. Keiichi has made it to Sayoko's chamber, but he hasn't counted on his only ally to actually be Sayoko's spy! Will Belldandy and her sister goddesses arrive in time to save Keiichi, or will he become Sayoko's obedient lap dog? Don't forget to check out this month's Super Manga Blast! for additional "lost" Oh My Goddess! tales! On sale December 6 b&w, 32pg (4 of 5) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by FRANK MILLER and LYNN VARLEY This volume contains five powerful, classic tales of the assassin Itto Ogami, the Lone Wolf, as he continues his journey to hell. The Yagyu clan, fearful of the growing legend surrounding Lone Wolf, has decided to protect itself by sending its own assassin after him, and later pit the greatest swordsman of a rival clan against him. Also, Lone Wolf must face the leader of a bounty- hunting gang who seeks revenge against Ogami for slaying his young lord years ago, and a master gunsmith who values the art of warfare above all else and will change his life forever. Don't miss a single volume of the acclaimed epic series that belongs on every bookshelf: Lone Wolf and Cub. FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 31 SC, 4x6, 288pg, b&w . . . $9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #8 by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS and DARK HORSE COMICS Round out your year with a giant serving of Super Manga Blast! This issues starts off with another Oh My Goddess! "lost" episode, as Keiichi plans for some romantic time alone with the goddess, Belldandy. Will his seaside excursion lead to their first kiss…or to disaster? In 3x3 Eyes, Pai is now a student and Yakumo is a homeless wanderer, frantically searching for his lost friend. Is this a different reality…or has something very strange happened to Pai and Yakumo? For hilarious comic relief — not one, but four What's Michael? pieces grace this issue's pages! Plus, in Shadow Star, a murderous, maniacal teen has cornered Akira, while Shiina battles his deadly dragon! And in the science-fiction serial Seraphic Feather, Sunao gives the mysterious Attim M-Zak and Kei a lunar tour, winding up at a Chinese restaurant…and maybe winding up dead! Every issue of Super Manga Blast! brings you five full-length features for one low price, only from Dark Horse! Also check out Oh My Goddess! in its own monthly series! FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 20 b&w, 128pg…$4.99 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD #1 (OF 4) by MIKE KENNEDY and CARLOS MEGLIA; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON Remember when Han Solo was still a scoundrel? Ah, the good ol' days... A group of Hutts decide to place a wager to see who really carries the most weight throughout the Galactic Underworld. When it comes to setting a goal for this contest they decide to hire crews to seek out the fabled Yavin Vassilika — a legendary treasure which most sentient beings believe to be fictional. The best and brightest rogues of the Star Wars Universe are recruited, and you won't want to miss it as Boba Fett, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Greedo, Lando, Dengar and others team up and square off to decide who is the best scoundrel in the galaxy! On sale December 13 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS #25: INFINITY'S END PART 3 (OF 4) by PAT MILLS and RAMON BACHS; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON The witch Ros Lai has revealed her true self to Jedi Quinlan Vos, and now she wants him dead. While Quin wants to find a way into the Star Chamber in order to stop it from being used ever again, Ros Lai needs to activate the Chamber's power in order to kill her wicked mother, the witch Zalem. Either way, it looks like Quin is going to have to deal with a whole mess of angry witches before his job will be finished! Written by acclaimed Marshal Law creator Pat Mills and illustrated by the sensational Joker/Mask penciller Ramon Bachs, "Infinity's End" is a white-knuckle Episode I-era blockbuster! On sale December 27 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TP featuring DARKO MACAN, BRENT ANDERSON, IGOR KORDEY, JAN DUURSEMA, DAVE GIBBONS, DUSTY ABELL, JOHN NADEAU, MARTIN EGELAND, KILIAN PLUNKETT, and RAFAEL KAYANAN; cover by SEAN PHILLIPS When the Star Wars galaxy's greatest Wookiee met his heroic end in the New Jedi Order novel, Vector Prime, shockwaves ran through the ranks of Star Wars devotees everywhere. And now Dark Horse presents a commemorative collection detailing, for the first time ever, the history of the mighty Chewbacca! Written by longtime Star Wars writer Darko Macan, Chewbacca features a series of tales narrated by the characters who knew him best — including Lando Calrissian, Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker — that reveals special glimpses not only of Chewbacca's heroic history, but of the mysterious and fascinating culture of his noble species. Don't miss the opportunity to say goodbye and farewell to this beloved character! On sale January 10 SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 STAR WARS TALES #6 Featuring MARK SCHULTZ, KELLY STROM, IAN EDGINTON, MARK MARTIN, KILIAN PLUNKETT, MARK EVANIER, SERGIO ARAGONES, SCOTT MORSE, and OTHERS; cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT Where can you find an encounter between Yoda and a probe droid on Dagobah, the chance meeting of C-3PO and Darth Vader on Cloud City, and a cannon-ball by Boba Fett into the Sarlacc on Tatooine? In the many pages of Star Wars Tales #6, the ultimate quarterly romp through a galaxy far, far away ! This stellar issue features a Yoda story by Sean Konot and Scott Morse, a haunting tale of Darth Vader and C-3PO by Ryder Windham and Kilian Plunkett, a gritty yarn showcasing Greedo by Jim Pascoe, Tom Fassbender, and Eric Powell, plus many others! On sale December 20 FC, 56pg (Plunkett cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 56pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 STAR WARS TALES RELISTS STAR WARS TALES #1 Featuring Timothy Zahn, Ron Marz, Peter David, Igor Kordey, Claudio Castellini, Martin Egeland, and others; cover by Igor Kordey FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #2 Featuring Dan Jolley, Ron Marz, Dave Cooper, Sean Phillips, Claudio Castellini, and others; cover by Claudio Castellini FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #3 Featuring Ryder Windham, Rich Hedden, Jan Duursema, Rich Handley, Darko Macan, John Ostrander, Tom Fowler and others; cover by Dave Dorman FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #4 Featuring Kevin Rubio, Lovern Kindzierski, Kilian Plunkett, and others; cover by Kilian Plunkett FC, 64pg . . . $4.95 STAR WARS TALES #5 Featuring Dean Motter, Ian Edginton, Carlos Meglia, Terry Moore, Cliff Richard, Tony Millionaire, and others; cover by Andrew Robinson FC, 56pg (Robinson cover) . . . $5.95 FC, 56pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.95 ************************ STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL #4 (OF 4) by RON MARZ, JAN DUURSEMA, and RICK MAGYAR; cover by DREW STRUZAN With Sith Lord Darth Sidious' master plan for the overthrow of the Republic in jeopardy, Sidious' apprentice and enforcer Darth Maul has cut his way through the ranks of the galactic crime syndicate Black Sun, and now there is only one barrier left between Maul and Black Sun's total destruction. Maul must go toe-to-toe with the personal bodyguards of Black Sun's top lieutenants before he can reach the pinnacle of their organization! It's Black Sun vs. dark side, and the winner takes all! With a crackling script by Ron Marz and dazzling art by Jan Duursema and Rick Magyar, this is one explosive finale you won't want to miss and is a key event in the Episode I storyline! Art covers by internationally acclaimed illustrator and Star Wars poster artist Drew Struzan! On sale December 6 FC, 32pg (Struzan cover) (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE That Bettie — isn't she a li'l devil? We continue our new series of Zippo® lighters with this impish image of Bettie playfully getting in touch with her sinful side. Based on a photo by Bunny Yeager and colorized by the Dark Horse production and design team, the lighter features a new technology allowing photographic images to be applied to a metal lighter. On sale January 19 FC, photo zippo®, package in a tin and full color sleeve . . . $39.99 CHARLES ATLAS MAGNET SET There are few ad campaigns more familiar to comic book readers than the classic Charles Atlas ads. So, color us crazy, but we couldn't resist the thought of this material gracing refrigerators nationwide. Each panel is an individual magnet, so you can set it up "as is" or rearrange the panels for your own absurdist assemblage. It is amazing the way each panel stands alone. You will feel your strength increasing and your posture straightening just by viewing this unique decorator's item. On sale January 31 FC, 8 piece magnet set . . . $12.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS FOSDICK STATUE It's just a flesh wound! Don't worry, it won't stop Fearless Fosdick from performing his rightful duty. Dark Horse presents this mostly intact statue of Fearless Fosdick as the next in our line of Classic Comic Characters statues. Created as a lampoon of Dick Tracy by Al Capp, Fearless Fosdick was introduced to the world as Li'l Abner's favorite comic strip in 1942. The creative talent at YOE! Studio scored a direct hit with the sculpting of this figure! The statue is limited to 950 numbered pieces. On sale January 3 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 DC COMICS "THIS ISSUE: BATMAN DIES!!!" This December, all Gothamites had better beware — especially a certain pointy-eared detective! The psychotic villains that make up Batman's Rogues Gallery are taking over the Batman books — and each one is claiming to have personally killed the Dark Knight! Just what is going on here?!? "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" is the common theme in most of the Batman-related books released in December. Each title may be read individually, but when read together, a sadistic theme begins to emerge. In every "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" title, a different member of Batman's Rogues Gallery tells a story of how he or she ended the Dark Knight's career for good. But how can they all have performed this dastardly deed? In fact, how could any of them? Wasn't Batman alive and kicking the last time we checked? In BATGIRL #11 (written by Kelley Puckett with art by Damion Scott & Coy Turnbull and cover by Scott McDaniel), Cain, the assassin who trained Batgirl, attempts to do the impossible — kill Batman — with great success! In BATMAN #586 (written by Ed Brubaker with art by Scott McDaniel & Karl Story and cover by McDaniel), it's a duel to the death between Batman and the Penguin…and you'll never guess the outcome! OK, we'll give you a hint — "This issue: Batman dies!!!" In NIGHTWING #52 (written by Chuck Dixon, with art and cover by Greg Land and Drew Geraci), Dick faces the feisty feline of femmes fatales, Catwoman. In the midst of it all, Batman buys the farm! Meanwhile, in BIRDS OF PREY #26 (written by Chuck Dixon with art and cover by Butch Guice), an unlikely alliance between Black Canary and Bane results in unrequited love for the man who broke Batman's back…and caused his death! In DETECTIVE COMICS #753 (written by Greg Rucka with art by Steve Mannion, with framing sequence by Brad Rader and cover by Dave Johnson), Two-Face writes and draws his own comics during a therapy session, in which the Dark Knight dies in every one of them! In ROBIN #85 (written by Chuck Dixon with art and cover by Pete Woods and Jesse Delperdang), the Joker is ready to spill the goods on Batman and his annoyingly resilient sidekick! The Joker won't stop until Batman dies! In BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #12 (written by Devin Grayson with art by Roger Robinson & John Floyd and cover by Brian Bolland), the serial killer Mr. Zsasz has the Dark Knight in his sights, and you know what that means! Finally, in CATWOMAN #89 (written by Bronwyn Carlton with art by Staz Johnson, Craig Rousseau and Wayne Faucher and cover by Johnson and Faucher), it's the return of Harley Quinn — and she's ready to make Selina Kyle squirm! But when Batman intervenes, well…you know the rest. WEEK 1 (In stores December 6): BATGIRL #11 WEEK 2 (In stores December 13): BATMAN #586 NIGHTWING #52 WEEK 3 (In stores December 20): BIRDS OF PREY #26 DETECTIVE COMICS #753 ROBIN #85 WEEK 4 (In stores December 27): BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #12 CATWOMAN #89 ZERO GIRL Writer/artist Sam Kieth's run on The Maxx and his involvement in the hit MTV cartoon it inspired left comics fans breathless, clamoring for more of Kieth's unique vision. Now the wait finally is over as Kieth delivers his latest quirky, strange, original new project: ZERO GIRL. Kieth, well known for his delightfully peculiar approach to characterization and storytelling, doesn't disappoint in ZERO GIRL, a new 5-issue miniseries from HOMAGE COMICS. ZERO GIRL is the story of a high-school misfit coming of age. Young Amy Snooster — weirdness magnet that she is — never has been the most popular girl in school. She can speak to insects and believes that circles are good and squares evil. Awkward and different, she doesn't quite fit into any social circle, and she likes it that way. But strange things seem to happen when Amy is around — the spontaneous appearance of puddles of water, for instance — and it has made her the target of relentless bullies. With the aid of a sympathetic guidance counselor, Amy explores the meaning of her surreal abilities and discovers her place in the world. Complementing the storyline are Kieth's inimitable illustrations. Amy's world takes on a quirky life of its own thanks to Kieth's delicately beautiful linework. ZERO GIRL offers a striking visual experience and poignant story that will thrill longtime fans and new readers alike. ZERO GIRL is a 5-issue miniseries from HOMAGE COMICS edited by Scott Dunbier. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 6 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. PREPARE TO BE HUNTED! JLA VS. PREDATOR They've hunted the Dark Knight Detective. They've gone after the Man of Steel. Now they're prepared to go after the most challenging prey imaginable: the entire Justice League of America! The World's Greatest Super-Heroes go up against the galaxy's deadliest hunters in JLA VS. PREDATOR, a Prestige Format one-shot written by John Ostrander (MARTIAN MANHUNTER, Star Wars) with art and cover by Graham Nolan (SUPERMAN: THE ODYSSEY) and Randy Elliott (STORMWATCH). When a group of Predators arrive on Earth, they make targets of each of the JLA members — relishing in the thrill of the hunt. They engage in the ultimate sport of attempting to kill the most powerful heroes ever known. But how can any foes, even ones as relentless as the Predators, possibly beat our heroes? Because this time, the Predators are equipped with the incredible powers of the Justice League itself! With the help of a rogue Dominion geneticist, the aliens have transformed themselves into "Meta-Predators" — super-powered versions of the same ultimate hunters who stalk the universe's most dangerous game! Can even the mighty JLA withstand the savage onslaught of a squad of Predators with Superman's strength, the Flash's speed, and Plastic Man's morphing powers? JLA VS. PREDATOR is a Prestige Format one-shot edited by Dan Raspler. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. THE WORLD'S WICKEDEST SUPER-HEROES? JLA: SEVEN CASKETS What happens when the premier heroes of the world, the greatest force for good ever known, become something…evil? That's exactly what happens in JLA: SEVEN CASKETS, a Prestige Format one-shot written and painted by master storyteller Dan Brereton (THRILLKILLER, GIANTKILLER). All around the world, things are going bump in the night. Horrifying apparitions are manifesting from pole to pole. On the moon, the JLA are visited by a pair of ghostly twins who bring a dire warning: a Chaos god is awakening at the center of the earth. His coming is heralded by the restless spirits wreaking havoc worldwide. Among these are seven undead kings who served the Chaos God in ancient times. Should the seven kings succeed in fully rousing their deity, an eternal, evil darkness will claim the world forever. But as the World's Greatest Super-Heroes split up to stop these adversaries, they find that their vaunted unity is quickly crumbling, and they no longer seem able to pool their strengths and quell their petty squabbling. The rules have changed — and good may not always triumph against this twisting, warping evil. It appears the only way the JLA can save the day...is to become as evil as their foes! Even if they save the world...who will save the Leaguers from themselves? JLA: SEVEN CASKETS is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Dan Raspler. It arrives in comic-book stores December 6 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 The first-ever STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 from WILDSTORM is a Prestige Format one-shot presenting an exemplary array of Star Trek tales by a wide variety of creative talents, featuring all of the most popular characters from the four televised Star Trek programs! In the Star Trek: Next Generation story "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Nanoprobes," Star Trek novelists Andy Mangels & Mike Martin and artist Paul Neary (JLA) look at what happens when the Borg try to assimilate a new life form that may not exist — on a mining planet populated mostly by Horta. Ben Raab (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN) and John Lucas (STARMAN, DESPERADOES: EPIDEMIC!) team up on the Deep Space Nine story "When the Stars Come A-calling," a look at the events that drove young writer Benny Russell to science fiction for a career. Ian Edginton (X-Force) and Carlos Mota (Union) tell a heartwrenching story about original series captain James T. Kirk's chance encounter with his nephew Peter. Star Trek novelist Jeff Lang pairs with Steve Lieber (Whiteout: Melt) for a final goodbye to a beloved character from the original series in "The Wake." Science-fiction novelist Christopher Hinz (The Paratwa) joins Tommy Lee Edwards (DISAVOWED) on the Next Generation story "The Legacy of Elenor Dain" — the strange tale behind a popular, lost artist. Former VERTIGO editor Stuart Moore (Zendra) and Gordon Purcell (ROBIN) team up for "Exercises in Futility," a Voyager story in which Seven of Nine puts everything she has into figuring out a faster way home. The STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 is a must-have for any Star Trek fan, as it also features a stunning painted cover by John Van Fleet (BATMAN: THE CHALICE), depicting all four TV captains! STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 is a 64-page Prestige Format WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS one-shot edited by Jeff Mariotte. It arrives in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $6.95 U.S. THE DANGER IS BACK…AND SO ARE THE GIRLS! DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! A new evil lurks in the depths of East Asia, taking Abbey, Val and Sydney from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the ancient jungle ruins of the Angkor Empire. Right on the heels of the gripping conclusion of their mission against the Hammer, the Danger Girls must face a shadowy new nemesis known only as the Kama Syndicate in DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! — a 2-issue CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS miniseries written and pencilled in a striking manga style by SPEED RACER'S Tommy Yune and slickly inked by GEN13's Vince Russell! The first issue features a stunning cover by Yune and Russell, with a special variant cover drawn by DANGER GIRL creator J. Scott Campbell! After losing the trail of an infamous arms dealer, the Danger Girls send Valerie after a lead in Kowloon, relying on her computer-hacking skills to recover nuclear secrets stolen from the former Soviet Union. But when a beautiful — and mysterious — Chinese operative enters the scene, all hell breaks loose! What was supposed to be a simple search and retrieval mission turns into an explosive firefight over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor. And the adventure doesn't end there: The Danger Girls unearth something terrifying dating back to World War II. What had long been thought lost with the defeat of the Japanese Axis threatens to resurface and terrorize the world once again! DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! is a 2-issue CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. Covers will ship in a 50/50 ratio of one by KAMIKAZE! artists Tommy Yune & Vince Russell and the other by DANGER GIRL creator J. Scott Campbell. ENTER JOHN CONSTANTINE SWAMP THING: THE CURSE TP Writer Alan Moore (America's Best Comics) first gained notoriety in America with his critically-acclaimed work on THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING in the '80s. Breaking new boundaries in comic-book storytelling, his Swamp Thing run redefined the medium and gave a new name to horror. SWAMP THING: THE CURSE is the third VERTIGO trade paperback collecting Moore's Swamp Thing work, containing issues #35-42 of THE SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING in full color and featuring the artwork of Stephen Bissette, Stan Woch, John Totleben, Alfredo Alcala, and Ron Randall. Brimming with visceral horror, SWAMP THING: THE CURSE contains many Swamp Thing classics such as the environmental disaster story "The Nuke Face Papers," and the controversial encounter with a werewolf that gives this volume its name. THE CURSE also sees the introduction of one of VERTIGO's most popular and enduring characters — the trenchcoated, foul-mouthed black magician John Constantine. After meeting Swamp Thing, the Hellblazer sends the man- monster on a voyage of discovery that takes him from the darkest corners of America to the roots of his own long-hidden heritage, redefining him as an Elemental with a potential as vast as the Earth itself. John Constantine also shows up in SWAMP THING #10 this month, with the intent of returning Tefé to her parents, the original Swamp Thing and Abigail Arcane. But Tefé won't go back without a fight, and an intense confrontation ensues which reveals even more secrets about her origin and Constantine's part in it. SWAMP THING: THE CURSE is a 192-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in stores December 27 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. SWAMP THING #10 is a 32-page issue edited by Heidi MacDonald and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE RETURN OF TIM HUNTER THE NAMES OF MAGIC Timothy Hunter, the future's greatest mage, decides to accept his heritage and take control of his magical destiny in THE NAMES OF MAGIC, a 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries written by the talented Dylan Horrocks (Hicksville) with art by VERTIGO favorite Richard Case (DOOM PATROL, PREACHER: THE STORY OF YOU-KNOW-WHO). As a special treat, painted covers are by John Bolton (GIFTS OF THE NIGHT), who co-created Tim with THE SANDMAN'S Neil Gaiman for the original THE BOOKS OF MAGIC miniseries. Finding his way to a park in London, Tim attempts to summon the Trenchcoat Brigade (John Constantine, the Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, and Mr. E) — but instead finds himself fighting for his life against a host of perilous new foes. He is soon joined by the mysterious new character known as The Walker, even as he comes under attack from renegade Faeries and a high-tech cabal known as the Lotus Eaters. With only The Walker as an ally, Tim must try to find his way to the White Tower, where he can finally learn to control his powers, while finding his true name and heritage. THE NAMES OF MAGIC serves as an ideal starting point for new readers — anyone who appreciates high fantasy in the vein of The Earthsea Trilogy and Harry Potter — and also to fans of THE BOOKS OF MAGIC, both the miniseries and the recent ongoing. THE NAMES OF MAGIC sets the stage for a new ongoing Tim Hunter series scheduled for later in 2001. THE NAMES OF MAGIC is a 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Heidi MacDonald and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 27 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JLA: WORLD WAR III TP When Grant Morrison came aboard as the new writer of JLA during that title's relaunch in 1996, he — along with the help of artists Howard Porter and John Dell — revolutionized the title from the ground up, turning it into the best-seller it is today. In every new storyline he upped the ante, giving us bigger, more action-packed epics to thrill readers. With "World War III," Morrison's triumphant final arc, the universe itself is in jeopardy as the doomsday weapon of the Old Gods, Mageddon, races toward Earth — becoming the ultimate threat to all of existence! Now the mind-blowing storyline is collected in the new JLA: WORLD WAR III trade paperback, written by Morrison with art by Porter and Dell. The trade, which contains JLA #34-41, also includes the DAY OF JUDGMENT crossover issue featuring Hal Jordan, the new Spectre, written by J.M. DeMatteis (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WONDER WOMAN) with art by Mark Pajarillo & Walden Wong (JLA/WITCHBLADE). If the threat of Mageddon weren't enough, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes must struggle for their very lives against a more immediate threat — a new, deadlier Injustice Gang! Lex Luthor assembles the one man who almost brought down the JLA single-handedly — Prometheus — as well as the General (in the former Shaggy Man's body), and a new Queen Bee! In the end, the JLA won't survive WORLD WAR III without a few sacrifices. JLA: WORLD WAR III is a 208-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. JLA: EARTH 2 SC The hottest original hardcover of 1999, and the first-ever JLA original graphic novel, was a sold-out success. Now JLA: EARTH 2, the visionary tale by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY), arrives in a softcover edition this December — and it's an adventure of staggering proportions! Pitting the JLA against their dark opposites, JLA: EARTH 2 is a powerful tale of good versus evil, updating one of Morrison's favorite Silver Age stories — "Crisis on Earth-Three," from JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #29-30 — for today's continuity. In JLA: EARTH 2, the League must confront its evil mirror image from an antimatter universe, a cruel world where the most powerful super-team consists of the mightiest super-villains ever assembled — Ultraman, Owlman, Superwoman, Power Ring and Johnny Quick — the Crime Syndicate of Amerika! Their archenemy, the infamously good- hearted Alexander Luthor, is the only hero left. The battle-scarred Luthor crosses the dimensional barrier to a parallel world he dubs "Earth 2," seeking the Justice League's help in fighting the Crime Syndicate and sparking a battle that long will be remembered as the JLA's finest hour. JLA: EARTH 2 is a 96-page softcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. DIVIDED THEY FALL…. JLA #50 The World's Greatest Super-Heroes have faced everything from alien invasions to an ancient universe-devouring weapon of destruction. But can they face a League divided — torn in conflict over the decision to kick one of their members off the team? The surprising tension grows now that half the team's voted to eject Batman from the JLA while the other half seems willing to forgive the Dark Knight for his sins. JLA #50 is an extra-sized issue by the regular creative team of writer Mark Waid (THE FLASH, KINGDOM COME) and artists Bryan Hitch & Paul Neary (THE AUTHORITY) — with special guest artists illustrating certain chapters: Phil Jimenez illustrates a chapter focusing on Wonder Woman, Mark Pajarillo & Walden Wong collaborate on The Flash, Doug Mahnke & Drew Geraci illustrate chapters on Green Lantern and Aquaman, while Ty Templeton & Kevin Nowlan focus on Plastic Man and Martian Manhunter. Will the League emerge from this setback stronger — or will it dissolve into a team of distrust? Meanwhile, a flurry of mysterious activity in the Watchtower heralds the arrival of a threat that will plague the Leaguers greatly in the months to come! JLA #50 is a 48-page issue edited by Dan Raspler. It arrives in comic-book stores December 27 with a cover price of $3.75 U.S. GEN13 #60 After tackling GEN13 special projects such as GRUNGE: THE MOVIE and MAGICAL DRAMA QUEEN ROXY, fan-favorite Adam Warren now "goes full-time" as the new regular writer of GEN13 the series, starting with issue #60. Heck, he's even illustrating the first issue of his run, too! (Subsequent issues are by the regular art team of Ed Benes and Vince Russell). GEN13 #60 is a self-contained issue that serves as the perfect starting point for new and returning readers. Brace yourself for the glory and the tragedy of "Behind the Power," a suspiciously familiar TV show which unflinchingly recounts the scandal-plagued histories of super-heroes. This week, the show depicts the colorful history of Gen13, from the team's early years of obscurity, to their golden days of fame and success, to their sordid decline into utter failure and debauchery, to their ultimately tragic and pitiful fates! Waitaminute — this can't mean the end of Gen13, can it? What's Adam Warren going to write about for the remainder of his run? This is just the beginning of the action-packed hijinks yet to come! Known for his outrageous humor, sexy storylines and off-the-wall action, Warren promises a wild, unpredictable GEN13 — with a steady barrage of kitschy pop culture, tawdry innuendo, and the other figurative food groups of a balanced GEN13 diet. What more could you ask for? GEN13 #60 is a 32-page issue edited by Jeff Mariotte, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. GEN13: MEDICINE SONG After five years in a POW camp in Vietnam, Apache warrior William Greywind returned to the San Carlos Reservation in Arizona to discover his beloved Rebecca Rainmaker not only had fallen in love with another man, but that she had already borne this man a daughter, Sarah. Feeling betrayed, Greywind retreated to the wilds of the desert, asking the old gods of his people for the means to seek revenge. Unfortunately, his prayers were answered... GEN13: MEDICINE SONG, a Prestige Format one-shot written by Ben Raab (GEN13, LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN) and illustrated by Brent Anderson & Will Blyberg (KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY), cuts to twenty-one years later, where Gen13's Sarah Rainmaker is troubled by visions from her past — vague memories of a wild, vengeful demon coming to destroy her and all those she holds dear. But what is her connection to this mysterious beast? Only by returning to her native San Carlos can she and the rest of Gen13 discover her link to the monster known as Greywind and the mystical Medicine Song that can defeat him. GEN13: MEDICINE SONG is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by John Layman. It arrives in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT STATUE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Vol 3 HC Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, comes to life with THE SPIRIT STATUE, gorgeously sculpted by William Paquet and based on designs by Eisner — the latest in stellar craftsmanship from DC DIRECT. Advance-solicited this month for release in March, 2001, there is no doubt this statue captures "the spirit" of Denny Colt's masked alter ego, standing 12" high x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep upon an engraved base of a Spirit logo — just like the famous "3-D" logos that opened many chapters of The Spirit's adventures! Also solicited this month is THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 3, arriving this December — continuing the best-selling line that collects, in chronological order, every appearance of Eisner's most famous creation. Volume 3 reprints the weekly Spirit newspaper sections from July 6 to December 28, 1941 — where the Spirit finds Nazi spies in occupied France, then travels to Damascus. This volume also features the return of Silk Satin and Dusk, as well as the X-Mas Spirit! THE SPIRIT STATUE is advance-solicited this month and arrives in comic-book stores March 21, 2001 with a price of $195.00 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 3 is a 224-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. UNDERSTANDING COMICS HC "…The Potential of Comics is Limitless and Exciting!" With these words, twelve-time Harvey and Eisner Award nominee Scott McCloud launched into the ultimate book about the world's most misunderstood art form — comics. Now this quintessential study of the medium is available for the first time in a hardcover version from PARADOX PRESS, due to requests by fans and retailers — ensuring its worth as a must-have book in any storytelling connoisseur's collection. The UNDERSTANDING COMICS hardcover is a spellbinding read and also makes the perfect gift for anyone who loves comics — or anyone who should love comics. Hotly debated since it was first published in 1993, no other book has opened the discussion on comics more for both comics professionals and fans alike, while also deconstructing the secret language of the medium so effortlessly. Take a magic carpet ride through the hidden worlds of comics storytelling. Witness a history over 3000 years old. Explore the "secrets" between the panels. Feel the energy of line and color. Tap into the power of symbols. Get a ringside seat for the battle between words and pictures. And most of all, see why comics can be as vital and important as film, prose or any other art form, through the fascinating process that leads to UNDERSTANDING COMICS. UNDERSTANDING COMICS is a 224-page black and white (with some color) PARADOX PRESS hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $29.95 U.S. UNDERSTANDING COMICS is also still available in softcover through the STAR system (STAR 09591). BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND Vol 4 TP The most daring, unconventional and controversial Batman storyline ever published continues in BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND Volume 4, the newest trade paperback collecting stories from the critically acclaimed fan-favorite "No Man's Land" — the year-long event that forever shook the status quo of Gotham City. Reprinting BATMAN #571-572, THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #18, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #125, BATMAN: SHADOW OF THE BAT #92-93, DETECTIVE COMICS #736 and #738-739, this collection features the writing talents of Greg Rucka, Devin K. Grayson, Chuck Dixon, and Larry Hama, and the skilled artistry of Dale Eaglesham & John Floyd (who provide a new cover for this volume), Mat Broome & Sean Parsons, Rick Burchett & James Hodgkins, Paul Ryan & Bill Sienkiewicz, Damion Scott, Mike Deodato Jr., and Jaime Mendoza. After losing the Huntress and gaining a new Batgirl in the previous volume of NO MAN'S LAND, Batman and his allies continue the battle to reclaim Gotham from its warring gangs. But now an even more insidious danger looms, and the harbinger of this shadowy threat is the one man to have broken the Bat — the man called Bane! BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND Vol. 4 is a 224-page trade paperback. It arrives in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. A STRETCH OF THE IMAGINATION PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Vol 2 HC He's funny, he's pliable, and he's the star of his second Archives collection! He's Plastic Man, member of the esteemed JLA — and now more of his earliest adventures may be seen in PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2, a sequel to the award- winning Volume 1. With an insightful, behind-the-scenes introduction by writer and comics historian Ron Goulart, Volume 2 finds Plastic Man's wildly inventive creator Jack Cole hitting his stride with even more outrageous stories and over-the-top art than in Volume One. Plas and sidekick Woozy Winks meet such oddballs as Serpina, the mistress of snakes; Sphinx, the evil owner of a home for foundlings; a haunted train; Wild West outlaws; an army of Plastic Man robots; Axis spies; butter bootleggers; and Hollywood! PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2 allows today's readers to enjoy one of the most highly regarded comics series of all time — featuring never-before-reprinted material from POLICE COMICS #21-30 and PLASTIC MAN #1 (from 1943-44)! PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2 is a 224-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores December 13 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. HOW KON-EL GOT HIS GROOVE BACK! SUPERBOY #83 Superboy may be facing something far worse than the latest super-villain or world threat: Is it possible he's become…unhip? In SUPERBOY #83, the all-new creative team of writer Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS, STEAMPUNK) and penciller Pascual Ferry (ACTION COMICS, Warlock) join regular inker Keith Champagne as they cause major quandaries for the Kid. Having fallen into a serious rut, Superboy begins to worry that what once made him the coolest Kid in the DC Universe has become so "five minutes ago." The action heats up when Superboy seeks advice from several guest stars from the DC Universe, including Steel, Superman, and his teammates in Young Justice! Superboy may have to resort to drastic measures if he hopes to ever reach "phat" status again, but the answers to his problems may force him to take a good hard look inside himself, discovering what really defines him. The new team of Kelly, Ferry and Champagne will be bringing fast, furious and uproariously funny action to the life of Superboy, resulting in a brand-new look for the Kid as he heads off into exciting new directions! SUPERBOY #83 is a 32-page issue edited by Mike McAvennie, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. AN AGE OF WONDER… GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1 What must it have been like for the average man, when the first super-heroes came on the scene, flashing amazing powers and abilities that had been hitherto undreamed-of? Now you can experience the awe and wonder yourself with GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1, a 48-page one-shot, featuring an arresting cover by Michael Lark (LEGEND OF THE HAWKMAN), that pays tribute to one of the most exciting eras in the history of costumed heroes! In the lead story (written by John Ostrander with art by Cliff Chiang), reporter Clark Kent investigates the origins of costumed super-heroes, interviewing several who were present during the dawn of the Golden Age. Through their recollections, we experience firsthand the times that inspired their exploits and molded their values. But as Clark traces the phenomenon back to its roots, will he uncover the surprising event that inspired the first costumed hero ever, the Crimson Avenger? Also, in "Dr. Sivana's Modern Marvels" (written by Scott Beatty with art by Claude St. Aubin) we see how new technologies that were cutting-edge during the '40s had an impact on the fine art of being a mad scientist! All this, plus plenty of Profile Pages highlighting top characters of the Golden Age! Also offered this month are three new GOLDEN AGE action figures from DC DIRECT, advance-solicited and arriving in April, 2001. The GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation, flexible cape and Hootie the Owl. The GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and flexible cape. The GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE II is the previously offered purple-and-green-suit variant of this figure, repackaged to reflect his position in the JSA — with multiple points of articulation, removable gas mask, removable hat, and gas gun. GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1 is a 48-page issue edited by Tony Bedard. It arrives in comic-book stores December 27 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. The GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE, GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN, and GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN action figures are all advance-solicited, each sold separately, arriving in comic-book stores April 18, 2001. Consult your retailer for pricing information. ORION #9 ORION & DARKSEID DELUXE FIGURE SET He's fought his father — one of the most powerful beings in the universe — to a standstill…and won. He's faced even more challenges since, battling his half-brother Kalibak for possession of the throne to Apokolips! But Orion's triumphs come at a terrible price. In ORION #9, the New God copes with the events in the previous issue that have left him altered greatly somehow. Now changed, he must face the wicked Desaad, who can no longer sit idly by and watch as Orion continues to rule Apokolips! ORION #9 features full book-length action brought to you by writer/artist Walter Simonson! Also offered this month, advance-solicited and arriving in April, 2001, is the ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE FIGURE SET. The mightiest of the New Gods, the father and son come in a handsomely designed 4-color window box package. Orion stands 6.375" tall, with multiple points of articulation, and features a removable Astro Harness that clips to his waist, hands and feet — plus removable helmet and alternate (handsome-faced) head. The almighty Darkseid stands 7" tall, and features multiple points of articulation and Omega Beam action (light-up eyes)! ORION #9 is a 32-page issue edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores December 20 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. The ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE FIGURE SET is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores April 4, 2001. Consult your retailer for pricing information. DC COMICS MILLENNIUM EDITIONS ALL STAR COMICS #8 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX AND WILLIAM MOULTON MARSTON; ART BY EVERETT E. HIBBARD, STAN ASCHMEIER, BEN FLINTON, CLIFF YOUNG, JACK BURNLEY, SHELDON MOLDOFF, BERNARD BAILY, AND HARRY G. PETER; COVER BY HIBBARD In stores December 13. Reprinting the unforgettable 1942 issue that introduced Wonder Woman! Dr. Mid-Nite and Starman also join the ranks of the Justice Society of America in this action-packed tale as the JSA attempts to crack a bizarre mystery! Plus, the origin of Wonder Woman, including the first appearances of Steve Trevor and Queen Hippolyta! FC, 72 PG. $3.95 BATMAN #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, PAUL GUSTAVSON, GEORGE SHUTE, TED RAYE, GUY MONROE, AND GEORGE PAPP; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, SHELDON MOLDOFF, GUSTAVSON, RAYE, AND PAPP; COVER BY KANE AND ROBINSON In stores December 6. The first comic dedicated exclusively to the Dark Knight! This classic 1940 issue pitted the Dynamic Duo against the menaces of the Joker, Catwoman (referred to as "the Cat"), and Professor Hugo Strange. Also included: a 2-page retelling of Batman's origin. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 BATMAN #1 — CHROMIUM (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, BILL FINGER, PAUL GUSTAVSON, GEORGE SHUTE, TED RAYE, GUY MONROE, AND GEORGE PAPP; ART BY BOB KANE, JERRY ROBINSON, SHELDON MOLDOFF, GUSTAVSON, RAYE, AND PAPP; COVER BY KANE AND ROBINSON In stores December 6. Featuring the same material as the standard edition, but with a special chromium cover. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. FC, 64 PG. PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A POLICE COMICS #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE, WILL EISNER, ARTHUR PEDDY, PAUL GUSTAVSON, REED CRANDALL, FRED GUARDINEER, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY GILL FOX In stores December 13. Reoffered to coincide with the release of PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2, this special Millennium Edition not only has the first appearance of everyone's favorite pliable hero, but tales of Firebrand, Phantom Lady, The Human Bomb, and so much more! FC, 64 PG. $3.95 ****************************** THE SHADOW #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA In stores December 20. Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? Walter Gibson's immortal creation, the Shadow, came to DC Comics with this spectacular 1973 issue illustrated in art-deco style by Michael Kaluta. This story re-introduced Lamont Cranston, Margo Lane, and the rest of the Shadow's supporting cast as they battled the insidious threat of wartime hijackers! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUPERBOY #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DON CAMERON, BILL FINGER, CLIFF RHODES, HENRY BOLTINOFF, AND VARIOUS; ART BY JOHN SIKELA, ED DOBROTKA, AND BOLTINOFF; COVER BY WAYNE BORING In stores December 27. The final Millennium Edition selected by online voting! This 1949 issue saw the Boy of Steel fly into adventure against such adversaries as Mighty Boy and the Boy Vandals! Also, Superboy meets the Man who Could See Tomorrow and tests his speed against a futuristic rocket plane! FC, 48 PG. $2.95 "THIS ISSUE: BATMAN DIES!!!" BATGIRL #11 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, COY TURNBULL AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND AARON SOWD In stores December 6. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" Cain, the assassin who trained Batgirl, attempts to do the impossible — kill Batman! Unfortunately, it looks like he's going to be successful! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN #586 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores December 13. It's a duel to the death between Batman and Oswald Cobblepot, the avian gangster known as the Penguin…and you'll never guess the outcome. OK, we'll give you a hint — "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* NIGHTWING #52 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY GREG LAND AND DREW GERACI In stores December 13. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" Nightwing faces the feisty feline of femme fatales, Catwoman. Though Selina salivates over the priceless Klopmann Diamond, there's no way Nightwing's going to let her steal it from the King of Diamonds, Casino. But when a group of gun-toting burglars enters the scene, will the duo forge an unlikely alliance? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BIRDS OF PREY #26 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE In stores December 20. He's the man who broke Batman's back, a hideous creature who laughs at danger and defies death. But take a moment to crawl inside Bane's head and you'll find…unrequited love?!? When Bane forms an unlikely alliance with Black Canary, she may just find herself a man on the rebound! Ewwwwww. And how is it "This Issue: Batman Dies?!?" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DETECTIVE COMICS #753 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY STEVE MANNION, BRAD RADER, JEFF JOHNSON, AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 20. "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" During a psychiatric evaluation, it's revealed that, as therapy, Two-Face has written and drawn his own comic book adventures starring Harvey Dent and Detective Renee Montoya, in which he chronicles the many deaths of the Dark Knight. Plus, the back-up adventure "The Jacobian" continues. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* ROBIN #85 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND JESSE DELPERDANG In stores December 20. The Joker is perhaps the greatest of Batman's foes, but after the death of Jason Todd he'll be linked forever with Robin! Poor Joker's been locked up in the Slab for so long, he's going cuckoo, and he's ready to spill the goods on Batman and his annoyingly resilient sidekick, which means "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #12 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND DAVE GIBBONS; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, GIBBONS AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 27. The sick serial killer Mr. Zsasz loves nothing more than the thrill of the hunt, commemorating each kill with a fresh hash mark on his body. Now he's after the ultimate rush by having the honor of cutting himself for his next victim, the Dark Knight — which only means "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" Plus, a Batman black and white backup feature written and illustrated by Dave Gibbons! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* CATWOMAN #89 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART BY STAZ JOHNSON, CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JOHNSON AND FAUCHER In stores December 27. It's the return of Harley Quinn, the cupid of crime! She's one of the few people who knows Selina Kyle's real story, and knowledge is power after all. You'll never look at Catwoman the same way again after this one! Oh yeah, and "This Issue: Batman Dies!!!" For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #73 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS In stores December 13. Batman confronts Azrael in Part 1 of a powerful 3-part story! The deadly new Azrael has come to Gotham City, with Jean Paul Valley close behind. Batman fears that Jean Paul may have returned to his murderous ways, but can Jean Paul prove otherwise before another innocent victim falls? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATMAN BEYOND #16 WRITTEN BY HILARY BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores December 27. Homeless men have been mysteriously disappearing from Gotham's streets, thanks to the international terrorist group known as Kobra! But as Batman Terry McGinnis investigates, he quickly goes from hunter to hunted — and Bruce must somehow infiltrate Kobra to free our captured hero! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN VS. PREDATOR: THE COLLECTED EDITION TP WRITTEN BY DAVE GIBBONS; ART BY ANDY KUBERT AND ADAM KUBERT; COVER BY GIBBONS In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the release of JLA/PREDATOR, this trade paperback collects the miniseries that showed the first encounter between a Justice Leaguer and the Galaxy's deadliest hunters. (STAR10511) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $7.95 BATMAN: CRIMSON MIST HC WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JOHN BEATTY ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 6. This haunting hardcover, not yet available in a softcover version, is the third in a series of Elseworlds stories that depicts Batman as a vampire! HC, 7X10, 94PG, FC $24.95 ****************************** BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #33 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRAD RADER AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY BOB SMITH & TERRY BEATTY In stores December 13. Batman begins to doubt whether his actions really make a difference in the world, and the guest-starring Phantom Stranger appears to show him what a world without a Dark Knight would look like — and believe us, it isn't pretty! Batman sees first-hand that his quest has made the lives of his comrades much greater, as one by one they seem to follow the wrong path in the Stranger's vision! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #138 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores December 6. Part 2 of "Terror." While Batman prowls the streets of Gotham in search of the mysterious female cat burglar, Dr. Hugo Strange has infiltrated the halls of Arkham Asylum and is brainwashing Jonathan Crane into re-embracing the alter ego that once fought Batman to a frightful near-standstill — the Scarecrow! But once Strange has succeeded in his task, will the Scarecrow prove to be too dangerous for even him to handle? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND VOL. 4 TP WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA, DEVIN GRAYSON, CHUCK DIXON AND LARRY HAMA; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM, MAT BROOME, RICK BURCHETT, PAUL RYAN, DAMION SCOTT, MIKE DEODATO JR., JOHN FLOYD AND VARIOUS; COVER BY EAGLESHAM AND FLOYD In stores December 20. The collections of the most controversial Batman storyline ever continue, as the menace of Bane looms in Gotham. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY ALISA KWITNEY, CHUCK DIXON AND VARIOUS; ART BY MICHAEL ZULLI, SAL VELUTO, CRAIG ROUSSEAU, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ALEX MALEEV In stores December 20. Timed to coincide with the release of BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND VOL. 4 trade paperback, this essential Secret Files companion gives the who, what and where behind the storyline that forever changed Gotham. (STAR10156) FC, 64 PG. $4.95 THE GREATEST BATMAN STORIES EVER TOLD VOL. 1 TP WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL, LEN WEIN, ARCHIE GOODWIN, AND VARIOUS; ART BY BOB KANE, DICK SPRANG, NEAL ADAMS, MARSHALL ROGERS, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WALTER SIMONSON In stores December 6. Timed to coincide with the release of the MILLENNIUM EDITION of BATMAN #1, this trade paperback reprints what its title says — the greatest Batman stories ever told! (STAR00116) SC, 7X10, 352PG, FC $15.95 ****************************** HARLEY QUINN #3 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores December 13. Get ready for pajama-party-rama-madness, guest-starring Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Hope, Mercy, the Body Doubles and more! After bombing out with Two-Face, Harley decides to gather the bad girls of the DC Universe for a sleepover. (How else to show off her wild new digs?) But she ends up with more guests than she's got miniature pigs-in-blankets — and if that weren't horrific enough, there's a conspiracy afoot! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN: YEAR ONE #3 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART AND COVER BY JAVIER PULIDO AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores December 27. After last month's disastrous first encounter with Two-Face, Dick learned the terrible sacrifice he must make in order to serve Batman and protect the greater good as Robin. Before his wounds even have time to heal, Dick meets an icy stranger ready to bathe Gotham's streets in cold blood! If Two- Face was too much, how can a wounded, solo Robin hope to defeat the chilling threat of Mr. Freeze? And is he even prepared to stick around and try? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 4) $4.95 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #165 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, ART ADAMS, MIKE WIERINGO, HUMBERTO RAMOS, IAN CHURCHILL, ROB LIEFELD AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND SMITH In stores December 6. The Man of Steel is faced with a pair of dilemmas — one of which is finding gifts for the JLA for the holidays, and the other problem is simply making him nuts! Meanwhile, in outer space, the time cops known as the Linear Man are beaten by a terrible force — one that's headed towards Earth…and Superman! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #587 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS AND JOE CASEY; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR.; COVER BY M. MILLER In stores December 13. It's the showdown between Superman and Satanus for the soul of Metropolis! But it may cost Kal-El something dear. Meanwhile, break out the cigars! Lois Lane's sister Lucy finally gives birth! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #109 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART AND COVER BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND JAIME MENDOZA In stores December 20. Linear Man Lori Lee gives Clark a glimpse into a possible future without Superman — only to find a world that has been ravaged by war with the heroes having taken to defending its leader Lex Luthor! It's not such a wonderful life without The Man of Steel… FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ACTION COMICS #774 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY KILIAN PLUNKETT In stores December 27. Clark spends some time with J'onn J'onzz — the Martian Manhunter — and many of his various identities during New Year's Eve. But the peaceful night doesn't last long as a villain, once thought gone for good, starts to make things hot for the two Justice Leaguers! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERBOY #83 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY FERRY AND ALVARO LOPEZ In stores December 20. It's a brand-new look, direction and creative team for SUPERBOY! Guest-starring Young Justice, Steel and Superman. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERGIRL #53 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores December 27. Linda Danvers meets a young boy who's a talented, aspiring artist. Unfortunately his work has a tendency to come to life, which doesn't bode well for his critics! With Linda now posing as Supergirl, and still not used to her more limited abilities, she may need the help of a fellow artist who just happens to be Green Lantern! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #52 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY ALVIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores December 6. "A Death in the Family" finds Supergirl's life hanging in the balance as she is dying slowly from a strange, otherworldly outer-space virus. Superman searches for the cure, but is mortified to discover that only Lex Luthor, his greatest adversary, holds the key to finding an antidote — and he's in no mood to be generous! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DC UNIVERSE THE FLASH #169 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY ANGEL UNZUETA AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 27. The surreal conclusion of "Wonderland!" finds Wally West in his most bizarre predicament yet — trapped in a mystical guillotine through which he cannot vibrate out! Even worse, he's about to be beheaded by his own wife, Linda Park — who's screaming for his bloody head! And that's only the beginning of the end… FC, 32 PG. $2.25* GOLDEN AGE SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER, TOM PEYER, SCOTT BEATTY AND VARIOUS; ART BY CLIFF CHIANG, CLAUDE ST. AUBIN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MICHAEL LARK In stores December 27. Reporter Clark Kent investigates the origins of costumed super-heroes, interviewing a variety of heroes who were there at the dawn of the Golden Age. Plus, Profile Pages and much more! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE GOLDEN AGE TP WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART AND COVER BY PAUL SMITH ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 27. Timed to coincide with the release of GOLDEN AGE Secret Files #1, this trade paperback collects the 4-part THE GOLDEN AGE Elseworlds miniseries that gave a new way of looking at one of comic's most glorious eras. (STAR01134) SC, 7X10, 200PG, FC $19.95 ***************************** GREEN LANTERN #133 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DARRYL BANKS, MARK BRIGHT AND RICH FABER; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores December 6. Part 2 of "While Rome Burned." Former Green Lantern John Stewart lies in a hospital room tending to injuries suffered at the hands of the psychotic Fatality. Sentinel Alan Scott fights for his life against a mysterious demonic horde of yellow hellions. Meanwhile, could things be heating up between Kyle and Jen? Ring-slinging action and romance take center stage in "Enters the Emperor." FC, 32 PG. $2.25* HITMAN #58 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores December 27. The final story arc, "Closing Time," continues. Marc Navarone, the son of the late Johnny Navarone, prepares for his final confrontation with Tommy! Plus, Natt and McAllister learn the meaning of trust, as they do their best to locate Tommy and add firepower to his side. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HOURMAN #23 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY MORALES In stores December 13. Part 1 of the 3-part "Unbelievable Truth" finds Hourman taking his closest friends on a road trip through time! But their chrono-joyride is fraught with peril, as even a simple bathroom break in the 1950s turns into a criminal confrontation! And just wait until Bethany badgers Hourman into revealing who her future husband will be! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #69 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ERIC BATTLE AND BUZZ; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores December 13. Part 2 of an unusual tale that ties into events from GREEN LANTERN: CIRCLE OF FIRE. Our stubborn speedster finds himself battling a world-quaking creature on the planet Rann. Guest-starring Green Lantern and Rann's champion, Adam Strange! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #50 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY BRYAN HITCH, PHIL JIMENEZ, DOUG MAHNKE, MARK PAJARILLO, TY TEMPLETON, PAUL NEARY, DREW GERACI, WALDEN WONG AND KEVIN NOWLAN; COVER BY HITCH AND NEARY In stores December 27. An extra-sized issue featuring a variety of talented artists finds the League divided over a conflict regarding their vote to eject Batman from the team. Meanwhile, a threat looms in the Watchtower! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $3.75* JLA: ACT OF GOD #2 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY DAVE ROSS AND GEORGE FREEMAN ELSEWORLDS. In stores December 20. Their powers gone, their lives irrevocably changed, the once super-powered heroes of Earth struggle to retain their grasps on life, love, and in some cases, even sanity. But while the JLA members confront their personal demons, the villain known as Lex Luthor reigns as strong as ever — and is threatening not only all of "normal" humanity, but the seemingly helpless heroes as well. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $4.95 JLA: EARTH 2 SC WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY In stores December 20. The softcover version to last year's best-selling hardcover, featuring an evil mirror version of the JLA known as the Crime Syndicate. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 JLA: SEVEN CASKETS WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY DAN BRERETON; COVER BY BRERETON In stores December 6. In order to confront an ancient evil threat, the JLA must allow themselves become tainted by evil! But even if they save the world, who will save us from the JLA? For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed & hand-drawn "Head Sketch" version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JLA: WORLD WAR III TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY HOWARD PORTER, MARK PAJARILLO, JOHN DELL, AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY PORTER AND DELL In stores December 13. Collecting the epic final storyline by writer Grant Morrison, featuring the JLA in battle with the new Injustice Gang and the universe- shattering threat known as Mageddon. Contains JLA issues #34-41. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $12.95 JLA VS. PREDATOR WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY GRAHAM NOLAN AND RANDY ELLIOTT In stores December 13. The World's Greatest Super-Heroes go up against the galaxy's deadliest hunters, as a group of super-powered Predators come to Earth choosing the JLA as its prey. For more information, see the feature article. Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JSA #19 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND MICHAEL BAIR; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores December 20. Part 4 of "Injustice Be Done." Johnny Sorrow has succeeded in doing the unthinkable: He has unleashed the dreaded King of Tears. With Sentinel in critical condition and Dr. Fate missing, how will the JSA prevail? Perhaps with help from the most unlikely of allies...The Spectre! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #37 WRITTEN BY STEVEN GRANT; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND KLAUS JANSON; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores December 20. The villain who nearly defeated two Green Lanterns sets his sights on Kyle Rayner in the 2-part final story of the "Traitor Trilogy"! The spaceborn Traitor has returned to Earth once again, ready to seek revenge for the humiliations he suffered at the hands of Green Lantern Abin Sur in the Old West and those dealt him by GL Hal Jordan and his JLA colleague the Atom. How will Kyle defeat a foe who has so much experience battling Emerald Warriors? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LEGION LOST #10 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores December 6. With the Lost Legionnaires' spirit having reached its lowest point, the team must face a huge Progeny army which has converged on our heroes' ship for a final showdown. Even if the vastly outnumbered team can overcome its differences and pull together against the Progeny, it almost certainly won't be enough against the even greater threat lying in wait! FC, 32 PG. (10 OF 12) $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #27 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores December 6. The conclusion of "The Renegades of Mars." J'onn J'onzz must tackle the surviving Renegades who have beaten him once before, and he must do it minus one of his greatest powers! But the Renegades soon will learn exactly what it means to go up against a true Martian Manhunter! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ORION #9 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER SIMONSON; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores December 20. Orion may have won his latest battle, but it's at a price — for he has been altered somehow by the events of the previous issue. Now changed, he must face Desaad, who can no longer sit idly by and watch as Orion continues to rule Apokolips! It's full book-length action brought to you by Walter Simonson! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE; COVER BY COLE In stores December 13. With even more outrageous, over-the-top stories and art than in the previous volume, PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 2 features stories reprinted from POLICE COMICS #21-30 and PLASTIC MAN #1. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 STARMAN #74 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY RUSS HEATH; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores December 6. The final "Times Past," illustrated by the legendary Russ Heath, finds us on New Year's Eve, 1899 — and Brian O'Dare, aka Scalphunter, embarks on his last case as the sheriff of Opal City. This is the tragic adventure that cost Scalphunter his life — a dark tale of deception featuring the mysterious Tuesday Club and the bloody war Savage fights with them. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #24 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PAUL PELLETIER AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY PHIL JIMENEZ In stores December 20. Part 2 of the "Who's Troia?" trilogy! Seen here for the first time in over 2 years, a brave but foolhardy group of Titans characters (from the Kingdom Come Hyper-Time reality) break down the fragile walls of the DC Universe — fighting to save a dear friend who's chaotic history and outrageous backstory is under threat of utter annihilation. Can Nightstar, Kid Flash, the Red Hood and the rest of the sons and daughters of the Titans save Troia from being erased from existence forever — without eroding the walls between realities? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* WONDER WOMAN #165 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores December 27. Guest-starring Batman, Nightwing and Troia! In "Avatars," Wonder Woman and Batman have been drawn into their enemies' trap, unaware of the true power they were confronting. Now the Amazon Princess and Dark Knight Detective find themselves overwhelmed by the awesome power they face, and the hatred behind it! Their only hope: Nightwing and Troia. But Dick Grayson and Donna Troy have their own terrifying adversary to defeat before they can come to the rescue! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* YOUNG JUSTICE #28 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores December 6. Having saved one planet from destruction, the heroes hardly have any time to rest before they are plunged into the New God world of New Genesis! That means a confrontation with the Forever People and their Super-Cycle can't be far behind! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores December 20. The third volume in a continuing series of Archives featuring Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit — reprinting the weekly newspaper sections from July 6 to December 28, 1941. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 STATIC SHOCK!: REBIRTH OF THE COOL #2 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON MILESTONE MEDIA. In stores December 13. Virgil Hawkins is finally back in costume — but will the power of Static be enough to defeat the menace that destroyed the mighty Blood Syndicate? Plus, Frieda's looking at her best friend a bit differently these days — and Virgil's new girlfriend doesn't like it. Guest starring Hardware, the Shadow Cabinet and the Heroes. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 CARTOON NETWORK STARRING (SPACE GHOST COAST TO COAST) #18 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND C. MARTIN CROKER; ART BY ROBERT POPE AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY CROKER In stores December 20. Final issue. Zorak goes on a New Orleans vacation, only to bring back a little black magic to stir up trouble in "Who Voo-Dooed It?" Plus, Space Ghost gets a schoolboy crush. Awww, isn't that sweet? But he recruits the worst possible ally to help him declare his love! And for your monthly Cartoon Network fix, stay tuned for the upcoming CARTOON CARTOON ongoing series! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #18 WRITTEN BY ANDY MERRILL, BRETT LEWIS AND JAMES DENNING; ART BY JOHN DELANEY, EDUARDO SAVID, MATT JENKINS AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores December 27. Three new stories have Dexter using mad science in brand new ways!! First, he does the impossible and makes toys…that come with batteries! Then he creates a device to get his gloves on the TV remote — and another to stop himself from humming the catchy (but annoying) ditty in his head! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #73 WRITTEN BY EARL KRESS; ART AND COVER BY DAVID ALVAREZ AND MIKE DECARLO In stores December 6. A very special holiday issue — brought to you the Looney Tunes way! Bugs and Daffy plan a visit to the North Pole — but they cause so much chaos that they're forced to take the reins of Santa's sleigh…on Christmas Eve! What a revoltin' development! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #10 WRITTEN BY ABBY DENSON; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores December 20. It's a birthday party! Everybody loves birthday parties! And this one has a clown! Everyone loves clowns!! Uh oh! This clown is going bonkers! Bad clown, bad!! Looks like it's up to the Powerpuff Girls to shut him down before the joke's on Townsville! Go, Girls, go! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #43 WRITTEN BY JOE EDKIN; ART BY JOE STATON, ERIK DOESCHER, MIKE DECARLO, AND DAVE HUNT; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores December 13. Shaggy enters an art contest to redesign a town's mascot, and gets "drawn" into a big mystery! Plus, get winter chills with the gang as they investigate a Christmas ballet haunted by a Nutcracker Ghost! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #22 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY AND TREVOR SCOTT In stores December 27. Part 1 of a 4-part story arc. They've saved the world from forces beyond and enemies within. But now it's time for the team to suffer terrible consequences for its actions. All they ever wanted was a better world, but some people in very high places like things just the way they are… and want The Authority to pay the ultimate price! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON #23 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 20. The final countdown begins to humanity's last hope. How will the final chapter play out — who will live, who will die, who will be changed forever? The startling conclusion is just around the corner as the action and suspense continues to build! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! #1 WRITTEN BY TOMMY YUNE; ART AND COVER BY YUNE AND VINCE RUSSELL CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 13. An evil new nemesis known only as the Kama Syndicate takes the Danger Girls on a wild new adventure from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the ancient jungle ruins of the Angkor Empire. For more information, see the feature article. This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be comprised of covers by Tommy Yune & Vince Russell (50%) and J. Scott Campbell (50%). Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 2) $2.95 GEN13 #60 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ADAM WARREN; COVER BY WARREN In stores December 20. Adam Warren goes full-time as the new regular writer — and illustrates his first issue too! Brace yourself for "Behind The Power," a suspiciously familiar TV show that recounts the colorful history of Gen13 — from the early glory days, to their ultimately tragic fates! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13: MEDICINE SONG WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART BY BRENT ANDERSON AND WILL BLYBERG; COVER BY ANDERSON In stores December 13. An evil spirit has emerged from the desert, seeking vengeance on the San Carlos reservation and Sarah Rainmaker. Only the mystical Medicine Song of Geronimo can protect her and her fellow Gen13 teammates. But can Rainmaker overcome her fear of the monster known as Greywind and remember the words before it's too late!? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: STARTING OVER TP WRITTEN BY BRANDON CHOI, J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND JIM LEE; ART BY CAMPBELL, LEE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CAMPBELL AND ALEX GARNER In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the release of GEN13: MEDICINE SONG, this trade paperback features the early adventures of Sarah Rainmaker and the rest of the teen gen-active team. Collects the first 7 issues of the ongoing GE GEN13 series. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ***************************** GEN-ACTIVE #4 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY MICHAEL O'HARE, TREVOR MCCARTHY, AND TYSON MCADOO; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores December 6. Featuring the unforgettable return of Wildcore! Back in the Arctic wasteland, the inmates of the supervillain prison Purgatory Max have taken over in a bloody revolt. Department PSI sends in their top team, Wildcore, to quell the uprising...or die trying. Plus, when a Deviant goes home for the holidays, she learns the shocking truth about her parentage. This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be comprised of covers by John Cassaday (50%) and Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs (50%). FC, 48 PG. $3.95 JET #4 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY DUSTIN NGUYEN AND DEREK FRIDOLFS; COVER BY JASON PEARSON In stores December 27. The miniseries concludes! Mister Meaner closes his lethal grip around the college campus as Jet and Sergeant Bobby Stubbs fight to overthrow his malign influence. But can they even trust each other? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE #2 WRITTEN BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART BY SHAWN CRYSTAL AND JOHN NYBERG; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores December 6. The S.T.A.R.S. Charlie Team splits into two sections to investigate two different possible Umbrella labs — one team going to the frozen Alaskan wastes where they are confronted by mutated Arctic beasts, the other to Mexico during the Day of the Dead celebration, where the line between dead and undead has never been so hard to determine. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SPEED RACER: BORN TO RACE TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TOMMY YUNE; COVER BY YUNE In stores December 6. Timed to coincide with the release of DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! by the hot manga-influenced artist Tommy Yune, this trade paperback collects WILDSTORM'S first SPEED RACER miniseries (also by Yune). SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION — THE KILLING SHADOWS #4 WRITTEN BY SCOTT CIENCIN; ART BY ANDREW CURRIE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY CURRIE In stores December 13. The Next Generation thriller reaches its stunning conclusion in this issue, as we find out what the race of assassins known as the Bodai Shin is really after — and what they portend for the future! No one on the Enterprise-E will be the same after this...if they even live to tell about it! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB, STUART MOORE, ANDY MANGELS, MIKE MARTIN, IAN EDGINTON, JEFF LANG, AND CHRISTOPHER HINZ; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, JOHN LUCAS, PAUL NEARY, GORDON PURCELL, TOMMY LEE EDWARDS, AND CARLOS MOTA; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 20. An exemplary array of Star Trek tales by a wide variety of creative talents, featuring all of the popular characters from all four Star Trek TV series! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 STEAMPUNK #7 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 27. In Part 2 of "Mechanica Sundown," Cole learns the origins of the manimatronics that keep him alive, and gains another piece of the puzzle which is his memory. Laslo, Vicki and Cole undergo their own personal moments of crisis. Meanwhile, Faust goes on a tear through the countryside, and we meet a fringe group of freedom fighters known as the Sundowns. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #18 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY SEAN PHILLIPS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores December 6. Part 5 of the 6-part "Serial Boxes." Grifter and Spartan set a trap to catch the super-powered serial killer who has been ruthlessly murdering people with the Marlowe name. But things don't go as planned, especially when Ladytron butts in — with apocalyptic results. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Pris recuperate from their injuries. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #12 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS, III AND MICK GRAY In stores December 27. Quite possibly the strangest reading experience you will ever have unfolds in the latest chapter of Promethea! At the center are a magical theater and a three ring circus where possibilities and impossibilities abound. Be dazzled by an only slightly abridged, nearly complete history of the universe and western culture as it unfolds before you! As an added bonus, this issue features special "flip-book" action! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOP TEN #11 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON In stores December 20. A sad aftermath to the apocalyptic events of the previous issue unfolds with devastating results. A new cop joins the force, only to replace the precincts fallen brother officer. The mood is tense, the atmosphere uneasy — and the "nature" of the newbie makes it all the more troubling. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOMORROW STORIES #9 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY HILARY BARTA, RICK VEITCH, JIM BAIKIE, AND DAME DARCY; COVER BY MELINDA GEBBIE In stores December 13. Under a high-kicking, high-rolling cover from Melinda Gebbie, we have the usual high-octane highball that is TOMORROW STORIES! Poured from the blender, this issue's comic-book cocktail includes the hydraulic highjinks of Hilary Barta's swimmingly successful Splash Brannigan, a puzzling perceptual poser for Rick Veitch's Greyshirt, another frankly felonious fiasco with Jim Baikie's First American, and a juicy jungle jaunt with Melinda Gebbie's Cobweb! This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS ZERO GIRL #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores December 6. Strange things seem to happen when young Amy Snooster is around, in this quirky new miniseries from Sam Kieth. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #19 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 6. The epilogue to "Hang Up on the Hang Low." After completing Agent Graves' "assignment," Loop finds himself in an even more difficult position: face to face with one of Graves' most dangerous associates. As if this weren't trouble enough, Graves himself makes Loop an offer that will forever change his life. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DEADENDERS #12 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores December 20. Tensions mount as Anna and Beezer go up against a familiar nemesis in the Science Corp. laboratory. Although they discover important info about their mysterious heritage and learn about an unlikely, nothing can prepare Beezer and Anna for what they're about to uncover: it's part-human, part- machine and a complete monstrosity — but is it the cataclysm? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DREAMING #57 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HOJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores December 20. Part 1 of the 4-part final story arc for THE DREAMING, "Rise," a storyline which ignites a rebellion that will change forever the mercurial landscape that is The Dreaming. Following the Sandman's orders, the Corinthian returns to his citadel to resume his role as the Dark Mirror. But the Corinthian's treacherous nemesis, Echo, who has been running the show in his absence, has decided that she likes her current position and, ultimately, crafts a nightmare war in The Dreaming in an apocalyptic effort to retain the throne. Guest appearances by such favorite Sandman characters include Brute, Glob, Cain and Abel. With the conclusion of THE DREAMING, readers may look forward to more stories featuring its denizens in upcoming projects of THE SANDMAN PRESENTS. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #157 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores December 27. Guest artist Steve Dillon illustrates a special stand-alone issue — his first full interior art for HELLBLAZER since ending his famous run in 1994 with PREACHER cohort Garth Ennis. In "…And Buried?", John Constantine is confronted by FBI Agent Frank Turro, who has more information pertaining to Constantine's incarceration. John has always been a master at pulling the strings, but this time he finds that he may very well have been the puppet. In addition, a group of bad men await the return of an even badder man — one who seemingly won't stay dead. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #9 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY DEAN ORMSTON; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores December 6. Immortality can be a curse — at least if you're three thousand years old and you've got the gods on your back. When Lucifer refuses the gift of death to a beautiful but ancient priestess, he forces her to look elsewhere — and triggers a sequence of events which may earn him the ultimate bargaining chip, in this self-contained story which acts as a prelude to the third major storyline of the series. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE NAMES OF MAGIC #1 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores December 27. Tim Hunter is back, and he has finally accepted the role he plays in the grander scheme of things, as he learns to recapture his magic. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BOOKS OF MAGIC TP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; PAINTED ART BY JOHN BOLTON, SCOTT HAMPTON, CHARLES VESS AND PAUL JOHNSON; COVER BY RICHARD BRUNING In stores December 27. Timed to coincide with the release of THE NAMES OF MAGIC, this trade paperback collects the fully painted miniseries that explored the history and future of magic, where Tim Hunter made his debut. (STAR00415) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 200PG, FC $19.95 ****************************** OUTLAW NATION #4 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores December 20. "Story" hits the open road with Jenny and Martin in search of the fabled "Johnson Place" and his lost memories. And what better way to catch up on the last 25 years than a marathon TV bender? As bits of Story's past stream back to him via satellite dish, the über-sadistic "Kid Gloves" sinks to new levels of depravity in order to bag his brother Story. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SWAMP THING #10 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY ROGER PETERSEN AND RICK MAGYAR; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores December 13. Setting off to find Heather Strand, Tefé runs into her first roadblock: John Constantine, who is set on returning her to her parents. Tefé won't go back without a fight, and an intense confrontation ensues which reveals even more secrets about her origin and Constantine's part in it. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SWAMP THING: THE CURSE TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY STEPHEN BISSETTE, STAN WOCH, JOHN TOTLEBEN, ALFREDO ALCALA, AND RON RANDALL; COVER BY SIMON BISLEY In stores December 27. The third trade paperback collecting the critically-acclaimed Swamp Thing run by Alan Moore, featuring the first appearance of John Constantine. Contains SAGA OF THE SWAMP THING #35-42. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #41 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores December 13. The second of three self-contained issues finds Spider Jerusalem getting a whole new take on the world, courtesy of the untreated mental patients spat back into the street by a collapsing healthcare system. Living lives so unpleasant they feel driven to come up with reasons why the world is the way it is, these conspiracy theorists reveal their secret, berserk hypotheses on the new world order. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH V FOR VENDETTA TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY DAVID LLOYD In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the release of the Alan Moore-written THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN hardcover (advance- solicited last month), this early masterpiece by Moore and artist David Lloyd is a powerful and frightening story of the loss of freedom and identity in a totalitarian world — and one mysterious figure's fight to end the oppressive tyranny. (STAR00232) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 288PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* MAD MAD MAGAZINE #401 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 6. 'Tis the season to be jolly! This year stuff MAD #401 in everyone's holiday stockings — featuring our annual 16-page color feature "The 20 Dumbest Things of the Year!" For even more fun, stick a lump of coal in the stockings too, then hide behind the couch and watch as the laughs just keep on coming! Aren't the holidays the greatest? MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC/B&W $2.99* MAD XL #7 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 13. This issue is jam-packed with a bunch of new features, including "MAD Marginals XL!" — Sergio Aragonés' "Drawn-out Dramas" presented in full size! Also, the Best of the Web, as we present original content from madmag.com that has never before been seen in print! Woo hoo, baby! MAGAZINES, 96PG, B&W $4.99* PARADOX PRESS UNDERSTANDING COMICS HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores December 13. The ultimate book about the comics medium that sent shockwaves throughout the industry is now available in hardcover. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, B&W/FC $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH REINVENTING COMICS WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SCOTT MCCLOUD; COVER BY MCCLOUD In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the hardcover version of Scott McCloud's UNDERSTANDING COMICS, this is the much-anticipated sequel to the hotly-debated illustrated essay on the comics medium. (STAR11268) SC, 7X10, 256PG, B&W $19.95 ******************************* DC DIRECT BAT-SIGNAL PROP Advance-solicited; in stores April 11, 2001. For years, Commissioner Gordon has used the Bat-Signal to contact Batman by illuminating the sky over Gotham City. Now DC Direct brings you a reproduction of this well-known device in the form of an 8" tall x 6.7" wide rotating Bat-Signal prop which lights up to form the silhouette of a Bat. Create your own Gotham City emergencies! Batteries are included — cloud-filled sky is not. Retailers, please note: The BAT-SIGNAL PROP 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PROP $149.95 ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores April 4, 2001. The mightiest of the New Gods, father and son, now come in a handsomely designed Deluxe Figure Set! Orion stands 6.375" tall, with multiple points of articulation, and features a removable Astro Harness that clips to his waist, hands and feet — plus removable helmet and alternate (handsome-faced) head. The almighty DARKSEID stands 7" tall, and features multiple points of articulation and Omega Beam action (light-up eyes)! Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. DELUXE FIGURE SET (X2) PI THE FLASH AND CAPTAIN COLD STATUE SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Advance-solicited; in stores March 7, 2001. The Scarlet Speedster and his Rogues Gallery nemesis, Captain Cold, are featured in this beautifully sculpted statue, measuring approximately 9" wide by 5" deep by 6.5" tall. In this scenic offering, Cold is in the midst of a bank robbery as he fires his cold ray at Flash. Retailers, please note: THE FLASH AND CAPTAIN COLD 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $125.00 THE FLASH PEWTER FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores March 28. 2001. The Flash becomes the fifth hero to be showcased in DC DIRECT's line of pewter figures modeled on the heroes of the JLA! Measuring 3 1/2" tall by 3" wide, the Flash is featured in a classic running pose atop a circular base emblazoned with the JLA logo. Retailers, please note: THE FLASH PEWTER FIGURE 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PEWTER FIGURE $24.95 GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores April 18, 2001. The next wave of classic Golden Age figures is here! Dr. Charles McNider may be blind, but his special goggles enable him to see in pitch darkness, enabling him to fight crime as Dr. Mid-Nite! Standing 6.25" tall, with multiple points of articulation, Dr. Mid-Nite comes with interchangeable right gloves (one is a fist, the other has Hootie the Owl mounted on it), plus a flexible vinyl cape. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE DR. MID-NITE ACTION FIGURE 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores April 18, 2001. The line of classic Golden Age figures continues with chemist Rex Tyler — who, when having taken one of his special Miraclo pills, receives a full hour of power and fights crime as Hourman! Standing 6.25" tall with multiple points of articulation, Hourman comes with a flexible vinyl cape. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE HOURMAN ACTION FIGURE 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE II Advance-solicited; in stores April 18, 2001. Due to popular demand, DC DIRECT releases this special figure, formerly offered as the variant version of the GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE (Wesley Dodds). This figure is re-packaged to reflect Dodds' position in the Golden Age Justice Society of America, and features multiple points of articulation, removable gas mask, removable hat and gas gun. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The GOLDEN AGE SANDMAN ACTION FIGURE 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI THE SPIRIT STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; BASED ON DESIGNS BY WILL EISNER Advance-solicited; in stores March 21, 2001. Will Eisner's indelible creation, The Spirit, comes to life in a gorgeous statue that stands 12" high x 5 1/2" wide x 3 1/2" deep on an engraved base of "The Spirit" logo. There is no doubt this statue has captured "the spirit" of Denny Colt's masked alter ego. Retailers, please note: THE SPIRIT 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 December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 STARS OF THE MONTH ALFRED E. NEUMAN HOLIDAY ACTION FIGURE In stores December 6. The stupidest holiday-themed action figure ever is reoffered just in time for tree-trimming festivities! This Santa-clad Alfred figure comes with a reindeer bird and holiday ornament of Alfred's grinning head! Plus, a special full-size 32-page book (black & white with a four-color cover) collecting MAD holiday material. (STAR10338) ACTION FIGURE PI THE SANDMAN ARABIAN NIGHTS MINI-STATUE SCULPTED BY RANDY BOWEN; BASED ON DESIGNS BY P. CRAIG RUSSELL In stores December 13. Timed to coincide with the in-store release of THE SANDMAN: INCARNATIONS DELUXE FIGURE SET (solicited in Previews Volume X, No. 6), this mini-statue stands 5 3/4" tall x 2" deep x 2" wide and is a replica of the "Arabian Nights" version of Morpheus from the cover of THE SANDMAN #50. (STAR08516) MINI-STATUE $39.95 ******************************* BATGIRL STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM MANASHAIN; BASED ON DESIGNS BY TY TEMPLETON Pre-solicited. In stores April 25, 2001. Inspired by the animated-style cover to BATMAN & ROBIN ADVENTURES #21 by Ty Templeton, this striking statue of Barbara Gordon, Batgirl, sits atop a Bat-Signal and measures 7" tall and 3.5" deep. This is a great companion piece to DC DIRECT's Harley Quinn statue. Retailers, please note: The BATGIRL 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 January-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $99.95 IMAGE COMICS A DISTANT SOIL #31 (S/A) Colleen Doran "Sometimes the Good Guys Lose" A fifteen year old girl, Liana, learns that her father is a fugitive from another world and that she is the heir to an alien religious dynasty. She could be the most powerful psychic being in the universe, but someone already sits on the otherworldly throne of Ovanan, and he is the helpless pawn of a corrupt government, a government that wants Liana dead. If Liana lives, all Earth is in danger as Ovanan will stop at nothing to destroy her. If Liana dies, the rest of the universe remains under the control of a cruel empire. But, there's a third possible fate for Liana, a fate no one has considered, and it is a future more cruel than she could possibly have imagined... This issue also features part I of a two-part original prose short story "A World for Dreaming" by Jan Strnad, acclaimed comics and animation writer! With original illustrations by Colleen Doran. Original oil cover paintings BW 48pp $3.95 APHRODITE IX PREVIEW EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (P) David Finch (I) Joe Weems The smash hit preview book from the summer convention circuit is finally available! Grab the Exclusive Aphrodite IX Preview book, showcasing the first pencil and ink line work from this incredible new series by David Wohl and Dave Finch. Featuring a different cover than the first issue of the regular series, this black and white preview book will not last long! Supplies are limited, pick up your Aphrodite IX Preview while you can! B/W 16pp Please inquire about pricing. APHRODITE IX POSTER #1 Top Cow Comics (P) David Finch (I) Joe Weems (C) Steve Firchow It's the holiday season, time to deck your walls with the incredible image of Top Cow's Aphrodite IX. Created by David Wohl and Dave Finch, this stylish and mesmerizing new poster is sure to garner plenty of attention from anyone who sets their eyes on it. Put one on your wall today! Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. FC 24" x 36" rolled Please inquire about pricing. ASTOUNDING SPACE THRILLS: THE COMIC BOOK #4 (S/A) Steve Conley, Marty Baumann Flip Covers by Dave Gibbons and Jeff Smith! PLANETOPOLY—The Macroshaft Corporation, led by tri-brained C.E.O. Redmond, now owns more than half of of the planet Earth. What will this mean for Earthlings everywhere? What will Redmond's first act as emperor of MSEarth be? And what can Argosy Smith, Theremin and Petra do to stop him? Space Cadets, you won't want to miss this all-new chapter in the Eagle-Award-winning and Eisner-Nominated series! CRATER KID BONUS FLIP-BOOK FEATURE: THE BLUE SKULL. The smartest scientist on Meta 4 is a 12-year-old boy named Norbit, star pupil of the Academy's renowned Professor Zorga. What is Norbit's mysterious connection to the archaeolgical discovery of the century, "The Blue Skull?" What terrible secrets does this fearsome relic hold? FC 32pp $2.95 CRIMSON PLAGUE #4 (S/A) George PÈrez (C) Tom Smith/ Color Arts Many years ago a team of gladiators known as the Taggers fought for Earth's salvation. Why then have they now reunited to protect the mysterious DiNA: Simmons, a walking time bomb who can, without warning, unleash a bloody conflagration capable of destroying every living thing on the planet? And as the crimson plague threatens earth's populace, what covert forces are at work investigating the corporate world power EcoTech's complicity in mankind's impending extinction? FC 32pp $2.50 DARK ANGEL: PHOENIX RESURRECTION LITHOGRAPH An Image Comics Exclusive Signed and Numbered by Kia Asamiya Limited to 500 editions $29.95 each Also available unsigned for $14.95 each This is a must for the wall of any DARK ANGEL fan! A beautiful full color lithograph signed by Japanese manga sensation KIA ASAMIYA!! Limited to 500 signed and hand numbered copies. Perfect for framing! Measures 20" x 24", printed on a sturdy 80lb. cover stock. A simply striking horizontal image of Dark and Kyo fron the cover of Image Comics DARK ANGEL: Phoenix Resurrection #1. Signed by series creator Kia Asamiya himself! This piece of art was competely, drawn, rendered and colored by Asamiya-sensei as well. A perfect addition to the collection of any and all manga fans! Available to U.S. readers for the first time, just in time for the holidays. Also available unsigned for $19.95 each. DARKMINDS VOL. II #10 (C) Pat Lee (W) Ken Siu-Chong (P) Sigmund Torre & James Raiz (I) Rob Armstrong (Colors) Shane Law "Final Bow"—The tale of Nagawa and Mai reaches its climactic conclusion in the final issue of Darkminds Volume 2! Once simply a pair of SIU agents on the trail of a serial killer, a bizarre sequence of events leaves the two entangled in a far-reaching conspiracy which could cost them their lives. Reunited with the resurrected cyborg, Nakiko, they now stand before an enemy that they cannot hope to overcome. Is this their end, or has Vargas gravely underestimated his opponents? Don't miss out on the dramatic finale as the second volume of Dreamwave's cyber thriller, DarkMinds, comes to a close! FC 32pp $2.50 THE DARKNESS #36 Top Cow Comics (W )Scott Lobdell (P) Clayton Crane Now that The Darkness has been shown the light by RIPCLAW, will he truly join forces with him? If Ripclaw gets his way, this could be a one of the scariest team-ups ever! With Jackie's twin sister, Capris in a family even more deadly than her other kin, the Mafia, it looks like there's trouble abound. As if the former duo weren't scary enough! One has to hope her intentions are not self-serving, as she is guarding their sprits while they battle the Conquistador. Don't miss this exciting finale of the 3 part Ripclaw story arc! FC 32pp $2.50 DARK REALM #2 (W) Eddie Yu (A) Taeson Chang (C) Quantum Color Fx (L) Quantum Color Fx The S.F.P.D. is in chaos after an encounter with the forces of the Dark Realm. Johnathan Brand searches for his partner, Detective Shannon Davenport, who is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Shannon is attacked by yet another creature and finally comes face to face with her mysterious ally. Will the mystery behind the murders finally be resolved? Little does Shannon realize that the answer lies within her past. Don't miss out on this exciting second issue, featuring the stunning artwork by the Korean superstar, Teason Chang. FC 32pp $2.95 ECHO # 9 (C) Pat Lee & Ken Siu-Chong (W) Ken Siu-Chong (A) Long Vo, Saka & Charles Park "Homecoming" "Echo" follows the exploits of Sho and his specialized military team as they fight to protect the world from a danger it is unaware of Echoes - tactile holograms as 'real' to the senses as a true human. In this issue, the sniper, Chang, must confront his 'wife' who has been deceiving him, but the outcome may cost him the ultimate price. Meanwhile, Hiroshige decides that the Echo Team has outlived its usefulness and gives the order for its elimination. Will they be prepared? Featuring beautiful anime art and highflying action, Echo will make a welcome addition to any anime, manga or comic fan's collection! FC 32pp $2.95 EMPIRE #4 (W) Mark Waid (P) Barry Kitson (I) James Pascoe Nature vs. nurture. Throughout his history of global conquest, Golgoth has taken special care to protect the one person on Earth he loves--his daughter Delfi--from the grim truth behind what he has achieved. Now, thanks to the interference of those who scheme aagainst him, not only can he can keep those secrets from her no longer...but he finds that Delfi has some secrets of her own. FC 32pp $2.50 GEAR STATION #6 (A) Dan Fraga & Janak Alford (S) Dan Fraga, Janak Alford & Ford Lytle Gilmore (W) Ford Lytle Gilmore (Color) Scribble. CGI: Gear23 The Dusk Mages are growing in number and power, and a Majic war is brewing in the world of Gear Station Prime. But before Bryce, Darwin, Fable, and Arthur can save the Gear Station from this perilous threat, they must first save themselves! Join us as we dive deeper into the cold, lifeless matrix of Gear Station Prime and learn the TRUE identity of the villain from Bryce's future that has traveled through time to destroy his past! FC 32pp $2.50 GO GIRL! #2 (W) Trina Robbins (A) Anne Timmons (L) Sean Glumace (C) Christopher Butcher Poor Lindsay! She thinks nobody appreciates her, and just like in a certain old movie, she finds out what a world without GoGirl! would be like. But Jimmy Stewart never had to deal with purse-snatchers and kidnappers! YOU'LL BELIEVE A GIRL CAN FLY! BW 32pp $3.50 HELLSPAWN #5 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ashley Wood Cover) Ashley Wood "Selling Fear"—The local news anchorman has been kidnapped. When the Hellspawn figures out who did it and why, the answer shocks even him. Meanwhile, mysterious forces are at work to drag the Hellspawn and his quest into the light for all to see. FC 32pp $2.50 KISS: PSYCHO CIRCUS TPB VOL. IV: LEGENDS & NIGHTMARES Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Brian Haberlin, Dan Kemp and Andy Troy (Cover) Ashley Wood "Legends and Nightmares"—Reprints issues #14-17 of the KISS: Psycho Circus monthly comic book. First up is a two-issue story arc about Ukira, a young warrior in feudal Japan in the midst of an important journey. He runs across a traveling caravan of entertainers and finds himself transported to another dimension. There he must face the ultimate test of his honor and warrior code: passing through the Four-Who-Are One. The second story arc revolves around Alex, a homeless child lost in a cruel city with no hope. A not-so-gentle chance at salvation comes in the form of the Four-Who-Are-One. Will Alex accept this opportunity? FC 96pp $9.95 LAZARUS CHURCHYARD: THE FINAL CUT GN (W) Warren Ellis (A) D'Israeli He's an ex-terrorist from the scrag-end of London with a connoisseur's understanding of every foul narcotic known to humanity. He's a four hundred year old derelict and hated by at least half the inhabitants of a poisoned and depopulated Earth. He's actually a bit of brain locked inside a body sculpted from intelligent plastic that renders him immortal. And all he wants to do is die. Meet Lazarus Churchyard, suicide-crazed unkillable junkie trapped in a future so disgusting that it makes him the good guy by default. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD was what happened when the British got their hands on cyberpunk. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD was originally serialised in BLAST! magazine at the top of the Nineties, where it garnered critical acclaim from British national newspapers, music press like the NME and SELECT, and BBC Radio. Tundra commissioned two sequel books to the original forty-page story -- which included stories not illustrated by ur-LAZ artist D'Israeli -- which were collected into a trade paperback in 1992. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD: THE FINAL CUT sets things right and supplants the long-out-of-print earlier edition by bringing together the core stories by Warren Ellis and D'Israeli, and finishing the collection with a brand-new story created especially for this book. LAZARUS CHURCHYARD was Warren Ellis' first major work for comics, and prefigures his creation of books like TRANSMETROPOLITAN and PLANETARY in its inventiveness, humor, anger and ugliness. D'Israeli was already established as an important international comics artist at the time of LAZ, and since then has illustrated key works in SANDMAN (The Kindly Ones) and BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND sequences. These are the funny, strange, violent, grotesque and sad stories of Lazarus Churchyard: rescued from the dirt and polished up for a world that's caught up with them. FC 128pp $14.95 MIDNIGHT NATION #4 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder (C ) Dan Kemp David Grey and his mysterious guide Laurel continue their journey through the midnight version of America, trying to evade the Walkers, stay alive, and find out who has his soul before he runs out of time. And not everyone he meets along the way wants him to succeed. FC 32pp $2.50 NHL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION II McFarlane Toys Item #70110-4 Like a tough cross-check to our competition, McFarlane Toys is back with a second series of NHLPA hockey figures, which are unlike any sports figures ever created. Incredibly detailed and life-like, NHLPA ll features: Jaromir Jagr, Mark Messier, Eric Lindros, Pavel Bure, Dominick Hasek, Brian Boucher This items ships with 12 figures per case. No guarantee of mix. CAUT/4 Please inquire about pricing. OBJECTIVE FIVE #5 (P)Luke Lizalde (W)Glenn Kaino, Kevin Hoffer (I)Danny Miki, Allen Martinez (C)Tyson Wengler A NEW THREAT EMERGES! While the team recuperates from its confrontation with Simon Cox, a world power tests the waters of biological warfare. Lark, Alexis and DJ all return home to heal and to refine their training. With their powers becoming increasingly dangerous, as well as their new roles as living weapons, all of this forces them to evaluate just who and what they have become. Meanwhile, China has been secretly developing bio-weapons. Now they are ready to field-test them as well as their "super-soldiers". Guest cover by ANDY PARK!! FC 32pp $2.95 POWERS # 8 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming (C) Pat Garrahy "Role Play: Part 1" NEW STORY ARC!!! Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim work out of the special homicide offices in charge of cases that involve Powers. But this case is the most disturbing one of their careers. A group of college kids, who "role play" their favorite real life super heroes D&D style, are being murdered one by one. It's cops and capes like you have NEVER seen them in the surprise hit of the year from super hot comic writer and EISNER award winner Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spiderman, Daredevil, Sam and Twitch) 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 Garrahy (JLA) FC 32pp $2.95 SAINT ANGEL #3 (A/W) Karl Altstaetter (W) Robert Napton (I) Victor Olazaba (C) Brian Buccellato & Jose Campos Following a fierce battle with the Markeen, Jonn joins Saint Angel's band of freedom fighters. Once in, he begins to learn more about the mysterious warrior's past, chronicling the stories of her early adventures and battles. Meanwhile, King Bashar IV, having forged an unholy alliance with the Markeen, urges his vicious allies to begin their genocidal war against the Gnome nation. In the same issue, in a flip book format, the continuing short story of DEITY: NIGHT ON THE EDGE, part three. Jamie's night on the town goes bad with the sudden and unwanted appearance of Kosmic Kat, her fully sentient stuffed animal! FC 40pp $3.95 SAM & TWITCH #17 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev (C) Todd Broeker and Jay Fotos (Cover) Ashley Wood "Bounty Hunter Wars lll" An all-action issue of the best Noir crime drama in the comic book industry! The players have chosen sides and guns have been drawn. Sam and Twitch are in the battle of their lives. Our heroes are caught in the middle of a lawless war of greed and revenge that has broken out among New York City's bounty hunters. FC 32pp $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #82 by Erik Larsen. Enter: The Bug-Riders! In the aftermath of an alien invasion, Martian enlarging rays have unleashed a horde of super-sized insects on our periled planet and the Savage Dragon is our only hope to save this ravaged world from complete annihilation! But can he stop their infestation without destroying the new order that's keeping a strange new society alive? Questions are answered and secrets are revealed in this epic adventure. This issue is COMPLETELY SELF-CONTAINED and accessible to old and new readers. Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC 32pp $2.95 SECTION ZERO #5 (S/A) Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett (C) Ben Dimagmaliw Sargasso vs. the mountainous monster called Crust! Telsa confronts the traitorous Keeler! The Ghost Soldiers go on a deadly bug hunt! And the enigma inside a riddle within a mystery that is Ground Zero only deepens as some of its best-kept secrets are revealed! The action-packed climax to this mini-series starts here in a story filled with the unforgettable characters and page-turning plot twists regular readers rave about, while remaining NEW READER FRIENDLY, instantly accessible to anyone who missed the earlier, hard-to-find issues. BONUS BACK-UP! MARK WAID'S first creator-owned follow-up to EMPIRE! A mysterious hero who relentlessly searches for the names of the unknown dead. His name is their name - JOHN DOE. FC 32pp $2.95 SPAWN #105 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane and Steve Niles (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin (Cover) Greg Capullo "Retribution Overdrive, Part ll" The city streets are painted with blood and scrap metal following the showdown. Spawn demands to know who sent the assassin after him. Who paid for the rebuilding of a deadly killer? The HellSpawn catches a certain scent on the air, the familiar smell of violence and lies. People who have crossed Spawn's path are dying. When the truth is revealed, it will be the most shocking moment of Spawn's life since he rose from Hell's fiery pits. A final payback will be dealt and the end will change the face of Spawn forever. FC 32pp $2.50 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #22 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I) Kevin Conrad (C) Jay Fotos and Drew Hutchinson (Cover) Ashley Wood "The Seedling"—Falling asleep for the first time in decades, the HellSpawn awakens to a bizarre and dangerous discovery. It seems, by mistake or design, that Hell has forgotten about Covenant. The result? A hideous object that holds the ultimate threat to the living world and the very life of the HellSpawn Covenant. Find out just what happens when HellSpawn meets HellSpawn. FC 32pp $2.50 TALES OF THE DARKNESS #1/2 Top Cow Comics (W)Malachy Coney (P) Dan Fraga (I) Livesay Dark Prince Christian holds his kingdom in a bloody grasp. Not only is Christian a tyrant but he is the feared wielder of the Darkness. One day an old man comes bearing a gift for Christian -- a gift in the form of a woman. But is this woman indeed a gift or merely a beautiful Trojan horse? See what happens when CChristian and the Angelus face off in this reprint of a classic Tales of the Darkness! FC 32pp $2.95 TALES OF THE DARKNESS: SET EDITION Offered in the special packaged edition, the first 4 individual issues of Tales of the Darkness are available in this limited set for those who want to read the complete story arc. Set includes Tales of the Darkness issues 1-4. Set of 4 books $9.95 TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE #9 Top Cow Comics (W) Bill O' Neil (P) Randy Green Next time you get an opportunity to have a torrid affair with an Egyptian Goddess, you might want to consult Buck about his experience. Now that Buck has been made immortal by Bastet, he must find a way to release her from the statue. Buck realizes he could potentially be without his true love FOREVER and is starting to feel like this eternal life thing ain't what it's cracked up to be. Death isn't starting to look so bad after all. FC 32pp $2.95 TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE: SET EDITION Offered in the special packaged edition, the first 8 individual issues of Tales of the Witchblade are available in this limited set for those who want to read the complete story arc. Set includes Tales of the Witchblade issues 1-8. Set of 8 books $19.95 TOMB RAIDER #10 Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith Lara Croft, the hunter, has become the hunted as the mysterious and enigmatic Midnight Squires pursue her to the very ends of the earth to get their hands on the fabled eye of Shaherettin, an ancient orb that may hold the secret of creation itself! The odds are overwhelming and the stakes are higher than ever before!!! FC 32pp $2.50 WARLANDS #12 (C) Pat Lee (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (C) Angelo Tsang The Darklyte crusade nears it's conclusion. Malagen and his vampire hordes have pushed the armies of the Eastern kingdoms to the brink of defeat. Our heroes have one final hope. On the flaming ruins of the battlefield, King Atrelegis, wielder of the legendary Darklyte armor, and formerly a vampire in Malagen's army himself, confronts his dark heritage and challenges Malagen to a battle that will decide the fate of an entire world! Meanwhile, G'Dar ventures off alone against the demon lord Astaroth, to avenge the death of his brother. FC 32pp $2.50 WITCHBLADE #1: EXCLUSIVE PHOTO COVER .COM ALTERNATE EDITION Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (P) Michael Turner (I) D-Tron (C) Jonathan D. Smith In celebration of the much anticipated Witchblade live action series premiere, Top Cow Productions and Eruptor Entertainment are proud to offer you the acclaimed first issue of Witchblade with an all new, alternate, full color photograph cover of series star, Yancy Butler! All the action and adventure of the Witchblade series comes to life in this incredible alternate photo cover image! Revisit the ground-breaking first issue and enjoy a photo what will soon be the most talked about new television series of 2000, Witchblade! FC 32pp $9.95 WITCHBLADE #1: EXCLUSIVE PHOTO COVER .COM ALTERNATE FOIL EDITION FC 32pp $16.95 WITCHBLADE #1: EXCLUSIVE PHOTO COVER .COM HOLOFOIL EDITION FC 32pp $24.95 WITCHBLADE #45 Top Cow Comics (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Keu Cha (I) D-Tron (C) Steve Firchow Sara Pezzini, hot on the trail of the Pez serial murderer, is being given more clues than she knows what to do with. However, none of these will help her find the killer as much as an old painting she finds at the location of the latest murder. Only by accepting the Witchblade's help, it seems, can Sara tap into the inspiration of the artist and in so doing, journey into the mind of the psychopath who is one step ahead of her at every turn. But what sacrifice will the Witchblade ask for in return? FC 32pp $2.50 THE CLASSIC MARC SILVESTRI SET: Offered in this special packaged set are eight of Marc silvestri's most classic covers and works. The set includes: Ascension #11 Alternate Cover Darkness #20 Alternate Cover Spirit of the Tao #6 Alternate Cover Tales of the Darkness #4 Alternate cover Witchblade #28 Alternate Cover Fathom #4 Alternate cover Darkness #1 Alternate cover Cyberforce #1 Set of 8 books $24.95 IMAGE COMICS/DF LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE: MIDNIGHT NATION MONSTER HOLIDAY MADNESS This package features Midnight Nation #1 DF Exclusive Alternate Cover, PLUS both Midnight Nation regular variant covers! And DF is adding in a little extra for Holiday cheer! DF will be adding in 4 extra limited edition random comics! These limited edition comics will range from "chrome covers" to foil editions and more! With a value of over $30.00 per package, this is truly the season to be jolly! $12.85 Suggested Retail. Also available signed at a suggested retail of $29.99. THE DARKNESS #36 DF EXCLUSIVE HOLOFOIL COVER $10.00 Suggested Retail. Limited Edition. Also available signed at a suggested retail of $29.99. THE DARKNESS #1 LIMITED FAN CLUB COVER $10.00 Suggested Retail. Limited Edition. TOMB RAIDER #10 DF EXCLUSIVE FOIL COVER! - WITH A DF EXCLUSIVE COVER BY ANDY PARK! It's Tomb Raider Month at the Cow and Dynamic Forces is joining in on the celebrations!!! The incredible artist on Tomb Raider, Andy Park, is lending his talents to this Dynamic Cover! Limited Edition of 1,000 copies. $10.00 Suggested Retail. TOMB RAIDER #9 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE FOIL COVER! - WITH A DF EXCLUSIVE COVER BY ANDY PARK! This fantastic DF cover is enhanced with an ultra cool foil logo! Limited Edition of 2,000 copies. $10.00 Suggested Retail. TOMB RAIDER #5 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER PLUS ONE With a DF Exclusive Cover by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway! Part one of the new story arc featuring Laura Croft's adventures against Dinasours! This issue is sold out everywhere, but DF still has a few of the "super" limited DF Gold Foil covers by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway! $10.00 Suggested Retail. RISING STARS #1 DF EXCLUSIVE "SKETCH" ALTERNATE COVER! - WITH A DF EXCLUSIVE COVER BY KEA CHA! This historic sold out first issue of this incredible series! Being Commemorated by Top Cow in this hot new series of Black and White Editions! And DF has the extremely limited "Sketch" cover! $6.95 Suggested Retail. Limited Edition. Also available signed by J. Michael Straczynski at a suggested retail of just $24.95. RISING STARS #9 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER! Featuring a DF Exclusive Alternate cover by David (Watchmen) Gibbons! $6.95 Suggested Retail. Also available signed by Dave Gibbons at a suggested retail of $24.95. BUTCHER KNIGHT #1 DF EXCLUSIVE FOIL EDITION! Top Cow's new series featuring fantastic art by Dwayne Turner! And here is the ultra-limited Foil Edition! $10.00 Suggested Retail Price. 10TH MUSE #1 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE FOIL COVER Tidal Wave Studios presents this new series featuring the talented Rena Mero as the 10th Muse! This incredible first issue will take the strength and talents of Ms. Mero and adapt them to the comic Medium! And has created for DF this exclusive limited edition photo cover! Don't miss out on this incredible first issue featuring the feats of the 10th Muse! $10.00 Suggested Retail Price. STILL AVAILABLE FATHOM #12 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Featuring the 1st part of 3 connecting covers by creator and artist extraordinaire Mike Turner! This first of 3 covers helps to connect to form one ultra cool image and features The Witchblade on this issue! Suggested Retail Price - $6.95 Also available in a gold foil edition at a suggested retail of $10.00! FATHOM DF EXCLUSIVE "TRIPLE THREAT" LITHO Information from prior solicitation to be added. Suggested Retail Price - $49.95 Also available signed by Mike Turner at a suggested retail of $69.99! FATHOM LIMITED LITHO (DF SERIES 2) - Information from prior solicitation to be added. Suggested Retail Price - $24.95 Also available signed by Mike Turner at a suggested retail of $39.99! WITCHBLADE SUMMER 2,000 LIMITED EDITION "CHROME" PROMO CARD During this summer's Wizard World Convention, Jae Lee signed at the DF booth as one of our special guests! To help fans celebrate as Jae signed at the DF booth, Top Cow and DF created a special promotional "Chrome" card available to fans who attended the show to help promote the Witchblade Millennium Trading Card Series. Now DF is making this card available to everyone who could not attend the show! $4.95 Suggested Retail. WITCHBLADE #40 DF EXCLUSIVE 23KT GOLD CARD! $29.95 - Suggested Retail Price! TOMB RAIDER/WITCHLBADE #1/2 DF EXCLUSIVE ANDE PARK COVER One of the biggest lead in books of the year, and DF presents the exclusive alternate cover by artist extraordinaire . . . Andy Park! Suggested Retail Price - $6.95 WITCHBLADE/DARKMINDS DF COVER - DOUBLE THE HOLIDAY BONUS! The DF cover to the ultra hot one shot! But with a double bonus shot! This package will come with a limtied edition Top Cow book as well as a limited edition Dreamwave comic! 3 times the charm and holiday cheer! Suggested Retail Price - $12.95 APHRODITE IX LIMITED 5 CARD "CHROME" SET Suggested Retail Price - $14.95 Limited Edition! Also available with a signed card by Aphrodite IX co-creator and artist David Finch at a suggested retail of $29.99! WITCHBLADE: THE MOVIE DF EXLUSIVE FOIL COVER - DOUBLE THE HOLIDAY BONUS! The DF cover to the ultra movie cover issue! But with a double bonus shot! Suggested Retail Price - $10.00 MARVEL COMICS MARVEL UNIVERSE THE ART OF MARVEL COMICS Still available! This 128-page hardcover volume collects visions of Marvel's greatest characters by the industry's most talented painters! The X-Men, the Hulk, Daredevil, Thor, the Silver Surfer, Iron Man, the Punisher, Captain America, Spider-Man, and many more are presented in powerful painted portraits by a who's who of acclaimed artists including Alex Ross, Joe Jusko, Kent Williams, Bill Sienkiewicz, Glenn Fabry, Simon Bisley, Mark Texeira and Moebius! 7-59606-10769-3-00111 29.95 EARTH X TP painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger john paul leon/bill reinhold Still available! This 464-page volume reprints EARTH X: O, EARTH X #1 - #12, EARTH X: X—plus all of the original painted covers! 7-59606-10755-1-00111 24.95 FANTASTIC FOUR NO. 38 cover by carlos pacheco carlos pacheco & rafael marin/carlos pacheco Fear the touch of the Grey Gargoyle! His merest graze can turn you to stone—something that Ben Grimm knows a Thing or two about! What will happen when these two gods of granite collide? And where's the rest of the Fantastic Four? "Excellent art and a captivating storyline makes this an excellent choice for fans of the Fantastic Four. It would also be a good starting point for those interested in reading the title." -Comics Buyer's Guide 7-59606-04456-6-03811 2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR'S BIG TOWN NO. 2 (OF 4) a what if? adventure cover by mike mckone & mark mckenna steve englehart/mike mckone/mark mckenna Continuing the story that asks "What if Reed Richards' and Tony Stark's inventions changed the Marvel Universe?"! Mr. Fantastic confronts Dr. Doom while Namor and the Hulk attack! 7-59606-05011-6-00211 2.99 THOR NO. 32 cover by andy kubert dan jurgens/andy kubert/scott hanna • THE SCOOP: The 100-Page Monster strikes again! • THE STORY: The dark elf Malekith and his servant Pentigaar attack Asgard, but Thor and Beta-Ray Bill are busy battling the unstoppable living fury known as Kurse! Plus: the Monster Edition includes "To Become An Immortal" (from THOR #136) by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, "The Day the Thunder Failed" (from THOR #272) by Roy Thomas and John Buscema, "This Kursed Earth" (from THOR #363) by Walt Simonson and a pair of classic Lee/Kirby Tales of Asgard stories: "The Meaning of Ragnarok" and "Aftermath"! • THE FORMAT: 22 pages of new stuff! 64 pages of hard-to-find, way-cool reprints! A few ads thrown in for fun! It's the package preferred by four out of five dentists! • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-03506-9-03211 3.50 BLACK PANTHER NO. 27 cover by sal valluto & bob almond christopher priest/sal valluto/bob almond Will there be war between Wakanda and Atlantis?! Tensions erupt as the Black Panther, the Sub-Mariner and Doctor Doom play a deadly game of chess! Guest-starring Storm and the Avengers! "If you like well-written, character-driven stories you should be reading BLACK PANTHER." -X-Fan.com 7-59606-03876-3-02711 2.50 CAP: A UNIVERSE X SPECIAL painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger/thomas yeates • THE SCOOP: It's the third tie-in chapter to UNIVERSE X, this time spotlighting the living legend of WWII, Captain America! • THE STORY: Will the star-spangled Avenger be reunited with his dead former sidekick, Bucky? Hey, anything can happen in this alternate future world! Stated Alex Ross: "This is the ultimate tribute to Captain America. Everything in EARTH X was leading up to this." • THE FORMAT: This one-shot is 48 pages, with no ads. 7-59606-05062-8-00111 3.99 IRON MAN NO. 37 cover by alitha martinez JOE QUESADA & frank tieri/ alitha martinez/rob hunter Tony Stark is reunited with his childhood friend Tyberius Stone, now one of the world's wealthiest men—but is Ty after Stark's new teleportation technology? 7-59606-04457-3-03711 2.25 SPACEKNIGHTS NO. 5 (OF 5) cover by chris batista jim starlin/chris batista/tom chu The action-packed finale to the sprawling space saga! Will Tristan save Galador? Will Balin find redemption or fall from grace? Who will reveal his true form as a Dire Wraith? "Great story by Jim Starlin, and cool armor from Chris Batista. Buy this book. You'll like it." -Slushfactory.com 7-59606-04881-6-00511 2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA NO. 38 cover by dan jurgens & art thibert dan jurgens/dan jurgens/art thibert Captain America... unleashed! The super soldier is determined to settle his feud with Protocide once and for all—by stealing S.H.I.E.L.D.'s incredibly deadly Omega Compound and storming the secret HQ of A.I.M.! 7-59606-04455-9-03811 2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL NO. 14 cover by CHRISCROSS & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/CHRISCROSS/anibal rodriguez The Psycho-Man has conquered the Microverse. Next stop: Earth! Plus: the return of Commander Rann and the Microns, the evil that lurks within the comic shop, and the pulse pounding introduction of... Fredd! "This continues to be one of Marvel's best books. " -Randy Lander, Comics Newsarama 7-59606-04815-1-01411 2.50 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE NO. 1 (OF 12) cover by erik larsen erik larsen & eric stephenson/tbd/tbd • THE SCOOP: The House of Ideas kicks off the 40th anniversary of the FF with an all-star salute to comicdom's first family! • THE STORY: In 1961, a quartet of intrepid explorers rocketed into space—were bathed in mysterious Cosmic Rays—and were transformed into the fabulous Fantastic Four! Mr. Fantastic, brilliant inventor with an elastic body! Invisible Woman, master of force fields! Human Torch, flaming hotshot! The Thing, monstrous man of might! In the years that have followed, this dynamic nuclear family has challenged the unknown, saving our world multiple times from the threat of alien invaders, scientists gone mad, and other-dimensional despots! Now writer/artist Erik Larsen and a host of terrific talents ask "What if Stan Lee and Jack Kirby concluded their historic run on FF with one last wild adventure?" The answer begins at the world famous Baxter Building, home of our famous foursome—which is pillaged and looted by none other than the team's arch- nemesis, Dr. Doom! What is the man in the iron mask looking for? And what does the Mad Thinker have to do with all this? Find out in a year-long tribute to the heroes that ushered in the Marvel Age of Comics! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, 12-issue limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05064-2-00111 2.99 INCREDIBLE HULK NO. 23 cover by kyle hotz PAUL JENKINS/kyle hotz/eric powell Joe Fixit: a soldier for the Chicago mob?! What do these goodfellas want with the grey guy? And how does it all connect to the twisted and embarrassing secret of the enforcer named Nobby Stiles? 7-59606-04745-1-02311 2.25 THUNDERBOLTS NO. 47 cover by mark bagley & greg adams fabian nicieza/mark bagley/greg adams There's plenty going on this issue—but let's face it, all you really care about is Songbird and Captain Marvel hooking up, right?! They were an item in AVENGERS FOREVER—will it be love at first sight? Plus: a Thunderbolt rejoins the fold—and Scourge's plan reaches its endgame! 7-59606-03566-3-04711 2.25 AVENGERS NO. 37 cover by steve epting/al vey KURT BUSIEK/steve epting/al vey Guest-starring Captain America, Photon and Jack of Hearts! Torn between an assault on their mansion headquarters and a deadly threat arisen from the ashes of a devastated Slorenia, the Avengers must wage war on two fronts! And in the aftermath, a choice will be made—one which will lead to the new status quo debuting (with artist Alan Davis) next month! 7-59606-04458-0-03711 2.25 BEFORE THE FANTASTIC 4: THE STORMS NO. 3 (OF 3) cover by charles adlard terry kavanagh/charles adlard The secret of the amulet and the creature who has been searching for it are revealed—which only makes matters worse for Sue and Johnny Storm! If the future Invisible Woman and Human Torch thought the mindless minions of St. Germaine were bad— wait'll they get a load of who's really pulling the strings! 7-59606-05053-6-00211 2.99 DEADPOOL NO. 49 cover by kevin nowlan jimmy palmiotti/michael lopez/jon holdredge Wade Wilson goes through a life-defining moment... and starts dating! Could Deadpool be mellowing out in his old age or are the ladies playing the Merc-With-A-Mouth for a fool? 7-59606-03703-2-04911 2.25 MARVEL: THE LOST GENERATION NO. 1 (OF 12) cover by john byrne roger stern/john byrne/al milgrom Final issue! Dr. Cassandra Locke's fate is revealed in the mind-boggling beginning—and end—of Marvel's forgotten heroes! (Marvel Memo: Due to story content, this series is numbered in reverse.) 7-59606-04839-7-00111 2.99 UNIVERSE X NO. 5 (OF 12) painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger/doug braithwaite The funeral of an ally leads Marvel's greatest heroes to aid Mar-Vell in his quest to kill Death! Meanwhile, Thor must face Loki's startling transformation! Plus: they came from inner space—the all-new Ant-Men! 7-59606-04897-7-00511 3.50 AVENGERS FOREVER TP cover by carlos pacheco kurt busiek & roger stern/carlos pacheco • THE SCOOP: Collecting the acclaimed Avengers saga! • THE STORY: Captain America! Songbird! The Wasp! Giant-Man! Hawkeye! Yellowjacket! Captain Marvel! From across space and time, seven conflicting heroes assemble to confront the menace of Kang the Conqueror over nothing less than the fate of humanity! Crafted by the colossal creative team of Kurt Busiek, Roger Stern and Carlos Pacheco, this grand adventure launched the new CAPTAIN MARVEL series, won awards, and wowed readers of all ages! • THE FORMAT: 288-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10756-8-00111 24.95 MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN/SENTRY cover by rick leonardi paul jenkins/rick leonardi/terry austin • THE SCOOP: The Golden Guardian and the web-slinger star in the first Marvel Knights/Marvel Universe "crossover" that leads directly into next month's big SENTRY finale! • THE STORY: One famous picture of the Sentry graced the covers of every major magazine and newspaper in publication. That picture was snapped by Peter Parker. Now the man who took the picuture and the man who is in the picture meet to discuss the oncoming threat of the Void! • THE BUZZ: The critics love SENTRY! Just listen to what Slushfactory.com had to say: "Simply amazing story and art from Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee. If you haven't picked up this book you are missing something huge. Any Marvel fan must read this mini-series. It's too big to overlook." • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-05065-9-00111 2.99 DAREDEVIL: NINJA NO. 3 (OF 3) cover by rob haynes brian michael bendis/rob haynes The frenetic finale to this kung fu movie of a comic! Daredevil and the disciples of The Seven charge screaming at the reunited Hand in a fight to the finish! 7-59606-05046-8-00311 2.99 DAREDEVIL/SPIDER-MAN NO. 2 (OF 3) painted cover by alex ross paul jenkins/phil jimenez Here's what Daredevil and Spider-Man know: someone just tried to kill Wilson Fisk. Here's what we know: a revamped Gladiator and Stilt-Man are in on the hit—but a third villain is calling the shots. And by the end of this issue we'll all know the true face of the man gunning for the Kingpin! 7-59606-05056-7-00211 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR/SENTRY cover by phil winslade paul jenkins/phil winslade • THE SCOOP: The Golden Guardian and the world's greatest super team unite! • THE STORY: Bob Reynolds has always been the best friend of Reed Richards. As the Sentry he stood by Mr. Fantastic against Dr. Doom and traveled with him into the Negative Zone. And Reed was the best man at Bob's wedding! So if the Sentry remembers these monumental moments... why doesn't anyone else? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • THE BUZZ: "Who is the Sentry? Is he a super hero who everyone's forgotten, or is he just an alcoholic's delusion? An intriguing issue, with wonderful bold Jae Lee art and incredibly moody coloring. This should be another success for the Knights." -Comics International • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-05066-6-00111 2.99 THE PUNISHER NO. 11 (OF 12) painted cover by tim bradstreet garth ennis/steve dillon/jimmy palmiotti Wolverine, Bullseye, the Hulk... the Punisher has faced his share of tough guys—but will he be able to survive the killer known as the Russian? And will Spacker Dave, Joan and Mr. Bumpo be caught in the crossfire? "Garth Ennis' dark wit and Steve Dillon's no nonsense visual style are a perfect match and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and mayhem and, above all else, a damn fine read." -ign.com 7-59606-04828-1-01111 2.99 DAREDEVIL NO. 16 cover by joe quesada & david mack brian michael bendis/david mack Daily Bugle reporter Ben Urich has been given the assignment of a lifetime: the trial of the Kingpin! Then why has he chosen to write about a mentally disturbed boy instead? Who is this kid, and what shocking secret does he hold that connects both to his super-villain father and to Daredevil? (Marvel Memo: This is a resolicit. All previous orders are canceled.) 7-59606-04706-2-01711 2.99 HULK/SENTRY painted cover by bill sienkiewicz paul jenkins/bill sienkiewicz • THE SCOOP: The Golden Guardian and the Green Goliath team in the first Marvel Knights/Marvel Universe "crossover"! • THE STORY: The Hulk has been many things over the years. Rampaging, savage... even intelligent. But did you know he was once a sidekick? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-05067-3-00111 2.99 KILLRAVEN cover by joe linsner joe linsner • THE SCOOP: Travel to the year 2020 as the warrior known as Killraven returns—courtesy of Dawn's Joe Linsner! • THE STORY: Jonathan Raven was raised with blood on his hands and rebellion in his heart. For his was an Earth conquered by an unstoppable army from Mars. And his "home" was the gladiatorial pits the alien invaders used for their entertainment. It was there he was honed into a deadly fighter and was forced to murder his friends. But it was also there that he was renamed "Killraven," and began his crusade to overthrow the monsters that had enslaved his people! Grab your blaster and journey with us to that dangerous future as the sword-swinging rebel discovers a stranger on this strange world—and must decide if ignorance is bliss... or death! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-05040-6-00111 2.99 BLACK WIDOW NO. 2 (OF 3) painted cover by scott hampton greg rucka & devin grayson scott hampton Natasha Romanoff isn't ready to let go of her mantle of Black Widow—but is she willing to kill Yelena Belova to keep it? That's what Daredevil must figure out as Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. close in! 7-59606-04856-4-00211 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS NO. 8 cover by joe quesada chuck dixon/eduardo barreto Daredevil, Black Widow and Moon Knight have been sucked into the demented darkness that is Cloak! Can Dr. Strange and Shang Chi rescue their missing teammates? And will Dagger bring herself to fight against her former partner? "Chuck Dixon has developed a fun team book here, with some great interpersonal dynamics between the various members of this non-team." - Randy Lander, Comics Newsarama 7-59606-04878-6-00811 2.99 X-MEN/SENTRY cover by mark texeira paul jenkins/mar texeira • THE SCOOP: The Golden Guardian and the Children of the Atom star in the first Marvel Knights/Marvel Universe "crossover"! • THE STORY: As the Void approaches, the mutant named Archangel recalls his first adventure with Sentry. How did Bob Reynolds teach Warren Worthington III to fly on his own? And will they—and the rest of the X-Men—be able to stop the mysterious man known only as the General? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details. 7-59606-05068-0-00111 2.99 SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN/MARROW cover by ale garza scott lobdell/ale garza • THE SCOOP: The wise-cracking wall-crawler and the former X-Man known as Marrow collide in bone-breaking battle! • THE STORY: They first came to blows in UNCANNY X-MEN #346—now Spider-Man and the malicious Morlock meet again! But if Peter Parker was expecting the kindler and relatively attractive Marrow that we last saw, then he's in for a huge surprise! • THE FORMAT: This one-shot is 48 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Dynamic Forces is offering a signed version of this issue. Please see the DF section for full details 7-59606-05061-1-00111 2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN NO. 4 cover by mark bagley brian michael bendis/mark bagley/art thibert Tragedy strikes during the pivotal moment in the life of Peter Parker! Will Peter's thoughtlessness bring death knocking on the Parkers' door? "Rather than trying to stay within the Lee/Ditko continuity while also making nonsensical changes, (the creators) went for an overall change, retaining the spirit but losing everything that wasn't absolutely essential. It's a relaunch rather than a revamp, and it works. Damn does it work... Highly Recommended. 10 (out of 10)." -Randy Lander, Comics Newsarama 7-59606-05031-4-00411 2.50 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN NO. 26 cover by john romita jr. howard mackie/john romita jr./scott hanna What is the connection between Peter Parker's father and a one-time enemy of Spider-Man? Find out as the wall-crawler investigates the life of his dearly departed dad! 7-59606-04716-1-02611 2.25 THE ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOLUME 4 cover by bruce timm Still available! Reprinted in this massive, 528-page, black-and-white volume is AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #69 through #90 as well as AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #4 and #5! 7-59606-10760-5-00111 14.95 SPIDER-GIRL NO. 29 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson Now that she's powerless, no one wants Spider-Girl to continue her crime-fighting career. No one except for a former enemy who drops her in the middle of a no-holds barred brawl between a mysterious new villain and Nova! 7-59606-03503-8-02911 2.25 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN NO. 26 cover by mark buckingham paul jenkins/mark buckingham/dan green How do the NYPD see Spider-Man?After being involved in many run-ins with the law—including everything from capturing crooks to the death of Captain Stacy—do New York's finest see Spidey as a hero or menace? "Expectations were high for writer Paul Jenkins' and penciler Mark Buckingham's first issue, #20. They delivered: That ish was the No. 1 most-reordered book the week it shipped." -Wizard 7-59606-04717-8-02611 2.25 SPIDER-MAN: THE MYSTERIO MANIFESTO NO. 2 (OF 3) cover by lee weeks tom defalco/lee weeks/bob mcleod Mary Jane is alive! Baby May is back! As everything falls into place and all of the tragedies of his life fade into distant memories, Peter Parker must wonder: is this the way things should be—or is this Mysterio's greatest triumph? 7-59606-05057-4-00211 2.99 X-MEN EXCALIBUR: SWORD OF POWER NO. 1 (OF 4) cover by ian churchill BEN RAAB/pablo raimondi • THE SCOOP: Captain Britain charges back into the spotlight in a sword & sorcery/sci-fi/mutant adventure! • THE STORY: In the wake of Excalibur's break-up, Brian Braddock and his wife Meggan at last lead "normal" lives. But their peace is shattered when Brian learns that a mysterious knight has decimated his birth planet, Otherworld. Now only Captain Britain—and his companions Psylocke and the Black Knight—have a hope of bringing this fiend down! But it will be a quest that will test Brian like never before—and force him to confront untold horrors and his own inner demons! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, four-issue limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05069-7-00111 2.99 MUTANT X NO. 28 cover by michael golden howard mackie/tom lyle/andrew pepoy Wolverine and Sabretooth return! More surprises are revealed as Jean Grey takes Havok on a mission to save her old friend, Logan! And out for blood is the pinnacle of the Weapon X program, Sabretooth! 7-59606-04690-4-02811 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN NO. 389 cover by SALVADOR LARROCA chris claremont/SALVADOR LARROCA/TIM TOWNSEND The election has come and gone. The life of every mutant has been impacted. Where do the X-Men go from here? And can Professor X pull them together enough to help a desperate Cecilia Reyes? 7-59606-02461-2-38911 2.25 X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS NO. 15 cover by JOHN BYRNE john byrne/john byrne/tom palmer The X-Men finally return home—but are are immediately faced with new conflicts... and tragedies! 7-59606-04799-4-01511 2.50 X-MEN: MAGIK NO. 3 (OF 4) cover by liam mccormack-sharp dan abnett & andy lanning/liam mccormack-sharp Magik and Nightcrawler unite with the demonic entities known as Dormammu and Mephisto! Will they be able to save Limbo—or will they simply destroy each other instead? 7-59606-05043-7-00311 2.99 X-MEN VISIONARIES: NEAL ADAMS TP cover by neal adams roy thomas/neal adams/tom palmer Still available—now with new material! This 208-page collection gathers X-MEN #56 - #63 and #65 in one volume. Also includes an introduction by Neal Adams and six unused pages from X-MEN: GOD LOVES, MAN KILLS! 7-59606-10198-6-00112 24.95 CABLE NO. 88 cover by ian churchill robert weinberg/michael ryan Guest-starring Nightcrawler! In the aftermath of "Dream's End," Nathan Summers is tormented by the knowledge that the future is doomed. Can Kurt Wagner restore the Chosen One's hope? "CABLE hasn't been this good since the Joe Casey/Ladronn days—heck, it's the best the book has ever been!" -Eric J. Moreels, X-Fan.com 7-59606-01362-3-08811 2.25 GENERATION X NO. 72 "four days" part 2 (of 4) cover by art adams Brian wood/steve pugh Monet and Jubilee jump into the spotlight! Temperatures rise as the girls head off to NYC for some intense shopping—but get trapped in the subway with a band of anti-mutant terrorists! 7-59606-02678-4-07211 2.25 X-MEN: THE SEARCH FOR CYCLOPS NO. 3(A) (OF 4) cover by Tom raney joeseph harris/tom raney/scott hanna What will happen when the heroes seeking Cyclops crash into the forces hunting for Apocalypse? What are Jean Grey and Cable willing to do to save their lost X-Man... and what will the forces of evil do to prevent his return? 7-59606-05012-3-00311 2.99 X-MEN: THE SEARCH FOR CYCLOPS NO. 3(B) alternate cover by adam pollina Same interiors—but with an alternate cover by Adam Pollina! 7-59606-05012-3-00321 2.99 IRON FIST/WOLVERINE NO. 4 (OF 4) cover by jamal igle & rich perrotta jay faerber/jamal igle/rich perrotta Will Iron Fist make the ultimate sacrifice? Will Wolverine kick the snot out of young upstart Junzo Muto? Will Captain America, Iron Man, Psylocke, Power Man, Sunfire and S.H.I.E.L.D. get fried by a squadron of dragons? Find out in the action- packed finale! 7-59606-05035-2-04111 2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN NO. 1 cover by adam kubert mark millar/adam kubert/art thibert • THE SCOOP: Hot on the heels of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN comes a streamlined comic perfect for moviegoers hungry for more X! • THE STORY: The place is a world very much like ours. The time is now. The phenomenon is genetic mutation. It is a time of change. Humanity now faces mutants, a mysterious sub-species that is gifted with strange and frightening powers. Hidden among the population, they are feared and hated by their human cousins. As rumors and urban myths about their existence spread across the world, the U.S. Government creates its own initiative to deal with this threat: the Sentinel Project. Meanwhile, two men wage a secret war for the hearts and minds of young mutants everywhere. Charles Xavier has recruited a cadre of students including Cyclops, Jean Grey and Beast that call themselves the "X-Men". But there are others out there, living in fear, struggling to deal with what they are: Ororo Munroe, Bobby Drake... and another, more dangerous mutant named Logan. Simultaniously, the terrorist known only as Magneto has assembled "The Brotherhood," a militant group dedicated to the overthrow of human authority. A war is on the horizon—and these amazing young men and women will decide the future of all humanity! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with no ads. • MARVEL MEMO: Retailers, please consult future issues of Diamond Dialogue to see how you can earn free Variant Incentive Covers. 7-59606-05047-5-00111 2.99 UNCANNY X-MEN 2000 cover by essad ribic scott lobdell/essad ribic A new tale starring the original X-Man, Professor X! Charles Xavier now faces what may be his greatest challenge. Her name is Amy Stringer—and she is a mutant in danger. But once given the knowledge needed to survive, what direction will she take? 7-59606-05070-3-00111 3.50 X-MAN NO. 72 "fearful symmetries" part 2 (of 4) cover by ariel olivetti steven grant/ariel olivetti Nate Grey has discovered that Qabiri has been "cleansing" the lower realities—and now he's teaming with a group of superhumans to make sure the mad mutant doesn't reach our world! 7-59606-04204-3-07211 2.25 X-MEN NO. 109 cover by leinil francis yu chris claremont/leinil francis yu/MARK MORALES • THE SCOOP: The 100-Page Monster strikes! • THE STORY: It's holiday time at the X-Mansion! After so much tragedy, these days represent a time for the mutant family to bond and heal. But Thunderbird is not only shaken by the strange lives his new teammates lead, he is also homesick. Will Neal Shaara remain with the X-Men or return to India? Plus: in keeping with the holiday theme, this 100-Page Monster also reprints UNCANNY X-MEN #98, #143 and #341... for only $1.25 more! • THE FORMAT: 96 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01772-0-10911 3.50 GAMBIT NO. 25 cover by georges jeanty & karl story scott lobdell/georges jeanty/sean parsons • THE SCOOP: Writer Scott Lobdell rejoins the X-Men fold and teams with BISHOP penciler Georges Jeanty for this double- sized anniversary issue! • THE STORY: The ragin' Cajun returns to New Orleans and leaps headlong into a tale of action, suspense and mystery! Who or what is stealing the hearts of women all across the Big Easy? And what debt could Gambit possibly owe to a man named Mombo Mastif? • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04735-2-02511 2.99 GAMBIT & BISHOP ALPHA cover by cary nord scott lobdell/cary nord/mark lipka • THE SCOOP: Scott Lobdell returns for the status quo-changing prelude to the GAMBIT & BISHOP series! • THE STORY: Dead X-Men... the X-Mansion in ruins... a team betrayed! Bishop is back where he belongs—but why is he fighting his own teammates? And will Bishop be the cause of the ultimate demise of the X-Men? A six-chapter GAMBIT & BISHOP limited series is coming next month—and this issue starts the action with a ka-boom! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05075-8-00111 2.25 WOLVERINE NO. 159 cover by sean chen frank tieri/sean chen Who is Mr. X—and why does he want to kill Wolverine? You've heard the question posed before, but in this case the answer will shock you... and the villain will repulse you! 7-59606-02254-0-15911 2.25 X-FORCE NO. 111 "rage war" part 2 (of 4) cover by whilce portacio ian edginton/tbd/gerry alanguilan It's spy vs. spy as X-Force tries to stop a Soviet superhuman death squad! Plus: Meltdown and Cannonball face their past! "Wow! What an awesome read! X-FORCE is great again, thanks to the extreme shake-up that is the 'six-month gap'... X-Force is once again functioning like an adept, professional strikeforce, and it's a glory to behold." -X-Fan.com 7-59606-01766-9-11111 2.25 X-MEN: BLINK NO. 1 (OF 4) cover by adam kubert scott lobdell/trevor mccarthy • THE SCOOP: Because you demanded it—the most popular character never to have her own book is back! • THE STORY: The time? Several years ago. The place? That hellish version of Earth known as the Age of Apocalypse. The star of this story? The young girl known as Blink! The teleporting mutant has only just recently joined Magneto's X-Men and finds that 1. being a rebel fighting insurmountable odds isn't easy; and 2. the team has too many rules! But Clarice finds far more than she could have anticipated when she decides to invade Apocalypse's stronghold—all on her own! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, four-part limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05018-5-00111 2.99 X-MEN FOREVER NO. 2 (OF 6) cover by kevin maguire fabian nicieza/kevin maguire Jean Grey, Juggernaut, Mystique, Toad and Iceman have been displaced in time. But to what end? What are the Cataclysm Keys and how do they unlock the secret of humanity's salvation? 7-59606-05058-1-00211 3.50 X-MEN UNIVERSE NO. 15 This 80-page issue reprints UNCANNY X-MEN #386, X-MEN #105 and CABLE #85—along with character bios and story summaries! 7-59606-04814-4-01511 3.99 X-MEN VISIONARIES: JOE MADUREIRA TP Available again! This 224-page volume features fan-fave Joe Madureira's manga-influenced take on the Morlocks, the Shi'Ar, the Crimson Dawn, the Phalanx and the X-Men! 7-59606-10748-3-00111 17.95 DYNAMIC FORCES THE SENTRY CROSSOVER SIGNED SET Signed by writer Paul Jenkins with artists Mark Texeira, José Villarrubia (José also adds in head sketches with his signatures) and Phil Winslade on their respective issue! MSRP $89.99 Extremely Limited! THE SENTRY #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee with colorist José Villarrubia! Who is The Sentry? Marvel's greatest character has been forgotten—but has returned! If you missed out the first time on this special, do so again at your own peril! $39.99 MSRP Extremely Limited! Also available with an additional original sketch "remarked" on each cover by artist extraordinaire Jae Lee at an MSRP of just 69.95! THE INHUMANS #1 "RE-SKETCHED" EDITION Signed by the award winning team of writer Paul Jenkins and artist Jae Lee with an original sketch of Black Bolt's head by Jae Lee on ech cover! $69.99 MSRP Limited to only 125 copies Worldwide! JOE QUESADA'S ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN! By artist Joe Quesada and colorist Richard Isanove! Joe Quesada is one of the top artists in the comics industry! Spider-Man is one of the top characters around! Dynamic Forces has been fortunate enough to create some of the best lithographs in the comics industry! What happens when you place these three elements together? You get the ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN lithograph! Printed on 80lb. Gallerie Art Silk paper and measuring approximately 18" by 24", this lithograph will be an "amazing" addition to your collection! Featuring everyone's favorite arachnid as he scales a wall, the art on this litho was complimented by the beautiful colors of Richard Isanove! MSRP $19.99 MSRP $49.99 Signed by Joe Quesada and Richard Isanove! Also available as an extremely limited "Re-Sketched" edition with a sketch of Spider-Man's head at the base of each litho at an MSRP of $89.99! KILLRAVEN #1 SIGNED Signed by painter Joe Michael Linsner! Joe Michael Linsner's first fully drawn book for the Marvel Knights and Dynamic Forces has the signed edition! $19.99 MSRP Extremely Limited! THOR #32 SIGNED Signed by writer Dan Jurgens, artist Andy Kubert and classic artist Walter Simonson on each cover! Each cover will come with an original hand drawn sketch by Dan Jurgens! $89.99 MSRP Limited to 100 copies Worldwide! SPIDER-MAN/MARROW #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Scott Lobdell! Featuring Marvel's favorite arachnid and the ex-X-Man! $19.99 MSRP Extremely Limited! X-MEN BLACK SUN: THE NEW X-MEN #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Drawn by alternate cover artist Jae Lee with colorist José Villarrubia! $6.99 MSRP Extremely Limited! DAREDEVIL: NINJA FIGHTER #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE JOE QUESADA COVER $6.95 MSRP Unsigned Extremely Limited! X-MEN: SEARCH FOR CYCLOPS #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ART THIBERT COVER $6.95 MSRP Unsigned Extremely Limited! WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT BLACK BULL ENTERTAINMENT GATECRASHER #6 Covers by GLENN FABRY and AMANDA CONNER Written by MARK WAID with JIMMY PALMIOTTI Art by AMANDA CONNER, inks by JIMMY PALMIOTTI Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Alec's finally found a girl who's hot for him-but if he so much as touches her, he's taking his life in his own hands! Meanwhile, Mandelbrot gears up for a massive invasion of Earthspace-and at long last, we learn the secret history of this galactic conqueror and his general, Solen Cagliar! Written by Mark Waid and Jimmy Palmiotti with amazing artwork by Amanda Conner, Jimmy, Paul Mounts, AND the unparalleled lettering talents of Chris Eliopoulos! In stores December 27, 2000 ___ FC, 32pg. (Glenn Fabry cover)..............................................$2.50 ___ FC, 32pg. (Amanda Conner cover)..........................................$2.50 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #112 FRANK MILLER IS DOING BATMAN! Get Wizard: The Comics Magazine #112 with a fantastic new Dark Knight cover by Frank Miller. Learn the inside scoop in our exclusive behind-the-scenes cover feature on the making of one of the most anticipated comic book sequels of all time-Dark Knight II. Find out directly from Miller, why he came back and why the JLA will guest star. We are so psyched-FRANK MILLER IS DOING OUR WIZARD COVER! Our annual year-ender, our LARGEST issue of the year will feature a huge rundown of the Best of the Best in 2000 along with the most outstanding moments of this year. The debate to end all comic debates is presented in this issue, as we put the Golden Age against the Silver Age against the Modern Age of comics. Choose your side! Jerry Siegel, Stan Lee or Alan Moore? This full-blown debate between the eras will be broken down into categories for comparison: Artists, Writers, Characters, Continuity and much more. With the naming of Joe Quesada as Marvel Comics new Editor-in-Chief, this issue profiles Joe and the previous 10 Marvel Chiefs-Jim Shooter, Tom DeFalco, Stan Lee and etc. See how they rose to power, their defining moments and what they are up to now. Check out the changes to the all-new streamlined Wizard Comic Book Price Guides! See an expanded section on CGC (Comics Guaranty Corp.) certified books, spotlights on specific genres like Manga books, see more eBay sales and get a vital Comics Greatest Milestones Checklist (New Costumes, Deaths, special appearances). Get the latest news you need, along with the greatest coverage of every aspect of comic book entertainment only in Wizard: The Comics Magazine and meet the winner of the Draw-the-Cover-to-Wizard Contest! Last year's winner went on to get a gig at DC Comics. This year's winner will draw Spider-Man on the alternate cover to this issue! EXCLUSIVES: Powers #1/2 comic book offer by creator Brian Michael Bendis and Image Comics. Powers, cops and capes clash as Detective Walker meets a mysterious stranger with a connection to one of Walker's oldest unsolved cases. Art by Mike Avon Oeming and colors by Pat Garrahy. FREE The First poster by Bart Sears from his brand new comic title for Cross Generation Comics. ___ Magazine (Batman The Dark Knight by Frank Miller cover).............. $4.99 ___ Magazine (Spider-Man by Wizard Artist Contest Winner cover)......... $4.99 Retailers: Receive a copy of the Powers #1/2 for every 25 copies of Wizard #112 ordered. (Caution: This incentive is not subject to a 90-day cancellations/returns policy.) TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #42 FREE GUNDAM TOYS POSTER! Simpsons toy mania continues in ToyFare #42 as we interview creator Matt Groening on the success of the latest lines of Simpsons figures from Playmates . What are his favorites? What's in his collection and what are the toys beyond the Simpsons that he loves? Find out all this and more as we also reveal what will be produced in future waves of Simpsons figures. Get the Best of the Best toys and action figures of 2000 in our year-end awards spectacular with everything cool. See the greatest and check out awesome items that you may have missed! Depend on ToyFare's INCOMING to preview the next waves and exciting new figures coming in the new year. Our IMPORT REPORT looks overseas at new toys from Japan and other countries. See the Import Product of the Month, Japan's Top 10 Hottest Toys, a spotlight on an amazing foreign toy line and the hilarious Horrible Knock-Off of the Month! HAPPY NEW YEAR! The cast of TWISTED MEGO THEATRE visits Times Square in New York City to celebrate the true coming on the new millennium. Check out toy activity online with DOWNLOAD-our new Internet department. Toy message boards, online exclusive figures and the top toy-related Websites are all presented here. ToyFare's Marketplace gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete full-color action figure price guide, with a spotlight on G.I. Joe this month. It doesn't matter if you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of To yFare: The Toy Magazine! ___ Magazine (New Simpsons toys cover) .....................................$4.99 INQUEST GAMER #69 InQuest Gamer #69 is the "Real Millennium" Issue! It will be packed with all of the latest news, price guides/players guides and info on all of your favorite games and more! Check out the Best of the Century as we a thumbs up/thumbs down to the best and worst in gaming over the past year and the past century. Behold Magic: The Gathering's First Century-year by year, era by era, all the expansions. See the deck types that ruled, from the unstoppable "Wheel of Fortune" to the latest "Replenish" decks that are now dominating the Magic tournament scene. Which Star Wars Game Should You Be Playing? Find out as we unveil the Decipher's next collectible card game, Jedi Knights. See the new computer generated original art that will be featured in this game first in InQuest Gamer. Plus, take a look at the new Star Wars role playing game from Wizards of the Coast and much more. Learn why each game is cool and pick the one that's right for you. Fans are constantly asking us for new Magic cards based on Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and in this issue we deliver! See and play these amazing cards with awesome artwork by some of the best known fantasy artists that have painted Middle-Earth characters and monsters. This month's InQuest Gamer also features a special FOIL cards price guide along with the latest info and prices on Magic, Pokémon and tons more. Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most complete news and previews on all of the latest Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Dragon Ball Z price guides. InQuest Gamer is THE ONLY MAGAZINE THAT FEATURES THE MOST COMPLETE MAGIC PRICE GUIDES and resources to put you at the top of your game. ___ Magazine (Female Terminator/Aliens/Predator cover).....................$4.99 WIZARD POSTERMANIA 2001 48 posters featuring your favorite comic book characters by today's hottest artists! Wizard's annual PosterMania is back with an astounding new collection of super-cool posters to cover your walls. This year's PosterMania 2001 will feature your favorite comic characters, like the new Tomb Raider by Andy Park, X-Men by Adam Kubert, Fathom by Michael Turner, Dawn by Joseph Michael Linsner, Avengers by George Pérez, Punisher by Steve Dillon, Daredevil by Joe Quesada, Black Widow by J.G. Jones, Wolverine by Brandon Peterson, Aria by Jay Anacleto, along with both of the amazing covers of Wizard #108 (Universe X and Spider-Man/Daredevil) by Alex Ross and a ton of fantastic art (Tomb Raider, X-Men) by Joe Jusko. These superstars are joined by other artistic giants like Andy Kubert, Bart Sears, Tim Sale, Adam Hughes, Leinil Yu, Jae Lee , David Mack, Keu Cha, Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Mark Texeira and many more! Some of these posters have appeared as Wizard: The Comics Magazine covers, some were commissioned as Wizard covers but never saw print, and still others are exclusive preview posters of the hottest new comic book properties that will be coming in 2001! Every year PosterMania is a tremendous sell-out surprise. Don't miss this Wizard Special-your eyes will thank you! ___Magazine $4.99 WIZARD PRESENTS "IN" POWER! #10 THE MAGAZINE FOR WHAT'S HOT, WHAT'S NEW, WHAT'S IN! "IN" POWER: The Magazine For What's Hot, What's New, What's In! blasts into the Anime madness with the December issue #10! The hottest 'toons, toys, cards, gifts and more are all in here. Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, Dragon Ball Z and new stuff like Cardcaptors, Escaflowne and more! There's also tons of super Pokémon, Digimon, Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z c overage! Get the latest news. Plus get the largest full-color Pokémon card game visual player's guide with a dozen of the best cards in GYM CHALLENGE. Go to Japan with "IN" POWER and see the newest shows like Doremon, An Pan Mon and Crayon Chin Chon. Plus, learn how to make your own Kerobero-the weird little teddy bear creature from Cardcaptors. "IN" POWER has the stuff kids want! Total Request Live, the new NBA Basketball Season, Together, Powerpuff Girls, surfing the net, along with the coolest toys, Game Boy gear, and much, much more are waiting for you in "IN" POWER #10! See the biggest anime battle ever as Sailor Moon takes on Sakura from Cardcaptors. Win at Magi-Nation with our player's guide and collectible card checklist. Get it with an exclusive Sailor Moon cover in December from the publishers of Wizard: The Comics Magazine.! EXCLUSIVES: FREE BRITNEY SPEARS Poster! She's big and kids love her! FREE SAILOR MOON Poster! ___ Magazine (Sailor Moon and the hottest anime characters cover).........$4.99 TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURES! O/A ALLEY CAT Former Playboy model Alley Bagget comes as this all-new Alley Cat action figure, dressed up as she was in issue #5 of her Image Comic book. This limited Alley comes in a red costume, equipped with the Voodoo mask from the story that increases her powers along with a sword and mace. Complete your Action Toys action figure collection now. Get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector box while supplies last! ___ Alley Cat ToyFare Exclusive PI O/A STAR WARS X-WING FIGHTER From Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back comes Luke Skywalker's swamp-damaged X-Wing Fighter from the planet Dagobah. This limited edition vehicle from Galoob's Star Wars Action Fleet comes with posable Luke and R2-D2 mini- figures. Complete your Star Wars collection and get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector box now! ___ Star Wars Dagobah X-Wing ToyFare Exclusive PI O/A EARTH-X VENOM From the pages of Alex Ross' sensational Marvel Comics series, Earth X, comes the new Venom. This ToyFare exclusive is the first-ever Earth X action figure from Toy Biz. The daughter of the amazing Spider-Man is the host of a bizarre alien symbiote which, in this new figure, is created with translucent plastic. Start your Earth X collection now. Get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector box while supplies last! ___ Earth X-Venom ToyFare Exclusive PI WIZARD AUTHENTIC WOLVERINE LITHOGRAPH BY WIZARD COVER PAINTER JOE JUSKO Featuring the epic scene on top of the Statue of Liberty as rendered by painter extraordinaire Joe Jusko! The incredible cover from Wizard: The Comics Magazine #106 is commemorated as a DF Exclusive lithograph! Measuring 18" by 24" and printed on 80LB. Gallerrie paper, this Marvel Masterpiece (painted by the man who the term Marvel Masterpiece was named after) will be a "marvelous" addition to any collection! Limited to no more than 1,500 lithos unsigned and 1,000 units signed! And for the connoisseur's, we have a re-marked edition with a Wolverine "Head Sketch" on each litho by Mister Joe Jusko. Don't miss out on this extremely exciting series of Dynamic Forces and Wizard Authentic Lithographs! ___ Unsigned - Suggested Retail is $19.99 ___ Signed by Joe Jusko! - Suggested Retail is $39.99 ___ Connoisseur's Remarked Edition - $89.99! SABRETOOTH LITHOGRAPH BY WIZARD COVER PAINTER JOE JUSKO Every great hero needs a great villain, and Wolverine and Sabretooth have squared off more often than one would think. This Sabretooth is rendered by painter extraordinaire Joe Jusko and features Sabretooth's ferocious nature! Also measuring 18" by 24" and printed on 80LB. Gallerrie paper, this Marvel Masterpiece compliments the Wolverine Lithograph for completists! Limited to no more than 1,500 lithos unsigned and 1,000 units signed! And for the high end collectors, we have an edition signed by "Sabretooth" actor Tyler Mane with painter Joe Jusko. Don't miss out on this extremely exciting series of Dynamic Forces and Wizard Authentic Lithographs! ___ Unsigned - Suggested Retail is $19.99 ___ Signed by Joe Jusko! - Suggested Retail is $39.99 ___ Collectors High End Signed Edition - Signed by Jusko and Mane! - $69.99! MAGDELENA VS. ANGELUS #1/2 SIGNED Signed by artist Brian Ching! The Wizard Exclusive Mail Order version of this extremely hot comic is now being offered through the Wizard Authentic Program by Dynamic Forces! Don't miss out on this limited edition signed piece signed by artist Brian Ching! ___ Suggested Retail is $19.99! DREAMS OF THE DARKCHYLDE #1 WIZARD AUTHENTIC BLUE FOIL EDITION Dynamic Forces and Wizard Magazine have teamed up to create a line of DF Exclusive Limited covers with a foil enhancement exclusive for Wizard Authentic! And to launch this exciting new program is Dreams of the Darkchylde #1 Wizard Authentic Exclusive "Blue Foil" Edition! Don't miss out on our premiere month of limited foil editions! ___ Suggested Retail is $12.95! ___ Also available signed by Randy Queen and limited to only 250 SIGNED COPIES WORLDWIDE at a suggested retail of $24.99. WITCHBLADE: GALLERY EDITION WIZARD AUTHENTIC BLUE FOIL EDITION The Witchblade Gallery Edition DF Cover by painter extraordinaire Dorian joins DF's and Wizard line of Wizard Authentic limited "Blue Foil" Edition covers! Featuring incredible artwork by Keu Cha, Mike Turner and the rest of the Top Cow crew, this limited cover will make you the envy of all your friends! Don't miss out on this limited foil edition! ___ Suggested Retail is $12.95! ___ Also available signed by cover painter Dorian and limited to only 250 SIGNED COPIES WORLDWIDE at a suggested retail of $24.99. COMICS SECTION AAA POP ATOMICS #12 by Mike Allred Now printed on fancy shmancy paper like Madman Adventures! Includes a fold-out poster designed and penciled by Mike Allred, and inked and painted by the legendary, recent Eisner Award Winner (Best Penciller, Inker) Kevin Nowlan. It's a slam- bang "Innerverse" finale as the gang reunites in this cover to cover climax! This issue is the one that will set up the changes for the permanent members of the group. Will Madman become a permanent member? Answers are a-waiting. Don't forget about next month's team-up! The big green guy with the fin on his head is coming! FC, 24pg (Note Price) $3.50 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #261 "Going Home" Part 30 of 34—If you think we're going to even give you a hint after the Mother of All Cliffhanger Endings last issue, you're crazy! The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues … t-minus 39 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 12: RICK'S STORY TP by Dave Sim Reprinting Cerebus #220-231. Picking up where "Guys" left off, it seems as if Cerebus is never going to get out of that stupid tavern when along comes Rick Nash, Jaka's former husband, now a would-be writer. Rick's memoirs take a very strange turn as he takes up residence. Then, along comes Cerebus' former squeeze, Joanne. (STAR08468) SC, 7x10, b&w $17.00 *************** ABISMO PABLO'S INFERNO #5 by Rhode Montijo A Xeric Grant Recipient! The stakes are high when the weight of the world rests upon the shoulders of a dead little boy named Pablo. After the disappearance of Quetzal, Pablo must face The Lord of Darkness by himself in a duel for all the souls since the beginning of time. All the secrets of Pablo's destiny are unlocked in this giant-sized final chapter! b&w, 48pg (5 of 5) $2.95 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME III #37 by Terry Moore In the aftermath of their showdown against the Big Six, Francine and Katchoo return to Tennessee in hopes of rebuilding their life together. But they find an angry reception when it becomes clear that Francine's fiancé, Brad, must compete for her attention against rival Katchoo! Sparks fly and someone is about to walk out of Francine's life forever! Find out in this stunning conclusion to one of the most powerful stories yet in the world of Paradise! b&w, 24pg $2.75 ABNORMAL FUN COMICS ANOMALIES #2 The world's greatest all-photographic comic book! Super scientist Dr. Neutron discovers a doomsday clock while exploring Dimension Zero, and it just so happens that the world's going to end in six days! Dr. Neutron and his team of Anomalies have that much time to determine the cause and put a stop to it. Lots of great costumes, sets, rockets, drill-mobiles, and mutant brainboys! b&w, 32pg $2.95 AC COMICS GOOD GIRL ART QUARTERLY #19 by Various Leading off is a sexy 12-page never-before-reprinted adventure of Sheena — Queen of the Jungle by Bob Webb with Matt Baker. Here's a chance to see the original Golden Age great while awaiting the premier of the new Sheena television series. Then there's the outrageous 1940s girl art strip Torchy by Bill Ward. Here's another of the blonde bombshell's exploits where she manages to get her dress ripped off in no time flat! Plus, there's Senorita Rio staving off a Martian invasion. Ralph Mayo illustrates Camilla from Jungle Comics. And Bill Black commemorates the 30th anniversary of Tara and Synn-Girl from LSD! b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST #17 On the cover of this issue, it's the Lone Ranger, who must face "Death on the Desert!" Attention WWF fans: The Durango Kid takes on a giant wrestler in "Challenge of the Crusher!" Then, Redmask and the Black Phantom tackle Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Sam Bass in "Three Famous Badmen." "The Brain Came West" to rob and plunder, but first he had to get past "The Haunted Horseman" as drawn by Dick Ayers. Then, Black Diamond and Bumper are ambushed when "Blood At Snake Creek!" gets spilled in a yarn by Al Luster. Last but not least, Pete Morisi illustrates Lash Larue in "Shanghaied in San Francisco." b&w, 44pg $5.95 BIG UNS: WOMEN ON THE RAMPAGE #1 SIGNED 2ND PRINTING Signed by creator/writer/artist Mark G. Heike. This book was created to satisfy the snowballing fascination with giant-sized women. You'll see "Ty-raa," the big, bountiful blonde freedom fighter from Earth's antediluvian past; "Threeta," three lovely young women who combine atoms to create one enormous, super-powered bombshell; "Ali Bastur And Her 40- Feet," a wish turned askew; "Miscalculation," which features a glamorous gargantuan lady astronaut; and "Queen Drusilla," an other- dimensional villainess who comes to the Earth to find her stature has grow ten-fold. Painted cover by Brad Gorby. b&w, 40pg $9.95 GOLDEN AGE OF MEN OF MYSTERY COLLECTION #7 A scintillating selection of some of the best superheroes of the 1940s and 50s by the top artists of the era. You'll see "The Human Bomb" by Paul Gustavson; "Mr. Scarlet" by Carl Pfuefer; "Captain Flash" by Mike Sekowsky"; "G-2" by Ruben Moreira; the first appearance of "Skyman" reprinted from 1940s Big Shot #1, with art by Ogden Whitney; "Firebrand" by Lee Ames; Centaur's "Fire-Man" by Martin Filchock; "Quicksilver" by Jack Cole; "Espionage — Starring the Black X" by Will Eisner; and "The Phantom Eagle" by Mark Swayze. Plus, stories starring Manhunter, Crimebuster, Don Winslow, Spy Smasher, Ibis, and Bulletman! Additionally, you get an interview with pioneer Centaur Comics artist Martin Filchock, an essay by Marc Swayze, and historical text by P.C. Hamerlinck and Bill Black. Includes Men of Mystery #21-23 Collection $19.95 JERRY ROBINSON MORT MESKIN COLLECTION #1 This pack gives you a chance to see rare work from Golden Age artists Jerry Robinson and Mort Meskin. Work is sampled from publishers like Nedor, Spark, Lev Gleason, and others. See "Black Terror" stories, a "Fighting Yank" adventure, as well as a solo effort on "Daredevil" by Robinson, and two efforts by Meskin on "Golden Lad" and "The Tomboy." Plus, an in-depth interview with Robinson, reprints of Dick Ayer's stories, appearances of "Phantom Lady," "Mr. Mystic," "Commando Yank," "Ghost Rider," "Mr. Scarlet," and "The Heap." This set contains Golden Age Greats #13, and Golden Age Men of Mystery #1, #2, and #5. Collection $29.95 ACCLAIM COMICS THE SECOND LIFE OF DOCTOR MIRAGE VOLUME 2 #1 by Perham, Jadson, & Lyle When her husband dies under mysterious circumstances on an archeological expedition, socialite Carmen Mirage decides to do a little digging of her own to find out what really happened. What she uncovers comes like a bolt from the blue: her husband Hwen led a secret second life — as the most powerful sorcerer on Earth. It quickly becomes apparent that the dark forces Hwen battled against finally caught up with him... and now they're after Carmen! Can she survive this evil onslaught and prevent her husband's legacy from falling into the wrong hands? Cover by Steven Butler and Buzz Setzer. FC, 48pg $3.95 ACG A COP CALLED TRACY #21 by Chester Gould Double-size Tracy! Sixty-four classic pages of Dick Tracy from the 50s. You wanted more, you got it! b&w, 64pg $5.95 PRIVATE EYES STARRING CHARLIE CHAN #3 art by Charles Nicholas The world's favorite Oriental Detective, second only to Sherlock Holmes, is back in this special reprint edition of the rare 50s comics. b&w, 32pg $2.95 WEIRD SPACE #3 This is a collection of pre-code sci-fi tales with a twist. Included in this madness is none other than Basil Wolverton. Wow! b&w, 32pg $2.95 VIC TORY & HIS FLYING SAUCERS #1 by Wally Wood Shot from original proofs, this 50s sci-fi epic showcases the work of none other than EC and Marvel superstar Wally Wood. A must-have for all EC and classic art collectors! b&w, 32pg $2.95 PLANET COMICS #1 by Wally Wood Shot from original proofs! For the first time since its introduction in the early 40s, here is the landmark issue by all accounts which still remains the father of comic book science fiction! b&w, 32pg $6.95 STAR WESTERN #5 by Wally Wood Ride the range with this special issue honoring the man in black — William Hopalong Cassidy Boyd. More western art, more great heroes of the silver screen from the Charlton and Fawcett archives. b&w, 64pg (Note Price) $5.95 AiT/PLANETLAR SPACE BEAVER VOLUME 1 TP by Darick Robertson Take the guy who draws the award-winning DC comic Transmetropolitan... shave off 14 years of his life... make him watch Star Wars 200 times, and read Frank Miller's Daredevil until his eyes bleed. Put a pen in his hand and what do you get? The retro-hit ... Space Beaver! Transmetropolitan artist Darick Robertson's first professional work was the 11 issues of this 'Han- Solo-and-Luke-Skywalker-meet-the-Teenage-Mutant-Ninja-Turtles' space opera. This first volume collects issues #1-6 of this lost masterpiece, wrapping it all up in a new cover by the now-veteran penciler, Robertson, and sporting a new introduction by Robertson's partner-in-crime, Warren Ellis! SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $12.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS MAGIC WHISTLE #4 by Sam Henderson After an 18-month hiatus, Sam Henderson returns with a hilarious new Magic Whistle! He's been doing comics all along, just not letting anyone see them. Dirty Danny, The Brube, "He Aims To Please," and all your favorites are back, plus unauthorized use of copyrighted characters! Droll. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 AMAZE INK (SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS) Amaze Ink WHERE ITS AT SUGAR KAT? #2 by Ian Carney & Woodrow Phoenix Things are really heating up in the small town of Bumrush, PA, as hard-of-hearing Body Fat Vampires stalk the streets, prompting Rebecca Kat to go undercover... as a fat man! Meanwhile, international superstar Sugar Kat is confronted by her biggest nightmare: a magazine without her on the cover! Big laughs and thrills in the series now optioned by Disney. Plus, in this issue — a new back-up story by ink-stud, Andi Watson! b&w $2.95 Slave Labor SKELEBUNNIES #1 by Tommy Kovac They're happy! They're dead! They're Skelebunnies! This brother and sister bunny duo were once living, giggling bunnies — now that they are supernatural horrors, they're giggling even more! Watch as they horrify the creatures of the forest with their strange and inappropriate behavior. See Satan try to bring the Skellies to the dark side — are their attention spans too short to follow him? By turns silly and appalling, these tales will curl your hair and your lips. The Skelebunnies four-page stories from the Stitch mini-series were the surprise hit of last year — and now you can sit back and take offense at their antics for 24 pages of all-new material. Sure to appeal to fans of dark and tasteless humor, and filled with the silly and playfully ornate visuals that made Stitch such a treat. Fans have been asking for it, so don't be caught short-handed! SC $2.95 STITCH TP by Tommy Kovac This edition collects issues #1-4 of the Stitch mini-series (minus the Skelebunnies material). This gothic toy story spins a tale of dolls trapped in an old woman's house, one of whom thinks they might once have been real children. Follow Stitch and his companion, Sock Monkey, as they brave skeleton marionettes, spool soldiers, smelly teddy bears, and a lonely old woman's witchcraft, as they try to escape this disturbing playland! SC, 7x10, b&w $11.95 CHARM SCHOOL #3 by Elizabeth Watasin The conclusion to "The Wrecking Faerie": Bunny, the good teen witch finds out what Fairer Than, the Dark Faerie, really is, and now she's got to choose: Fairer Than, or Dean, her vampire biker girlfriend? When Fairer Than turns up the "dragon magic," the situation heats up, and fast! Bunny's chums, Pippita, the Red Li'l Demon, and Blanchet, the Voodoo Princess, try to help out, but it looks like things are going to heck quick for Bunny in Little Salem! b&w $2.95 DOCTOR GRAVE #4 by Ed Vis The fourth and final installment of the "Satan's Fury Saga" (that's right, a four-part trilogy!) finds our hero, Dr. Grave, traversing the bizarre realms of the hereafter. With the irritable Angel of Death as his guide, the good doctor witnesses the unspeakable pangs of hell as well as the ecstasy of heaven. However, the secrets of life and death won't phase Dr. Grave, not when he may have a chance to even the score with the miserable wretch who killed him, Beelzebub! b&w $2.95 HATE MONKEY T-SHIRT designed by Jon "Bean" Hastings From the pages of Eisner-nominee Jon "Bean" Hastings upcoming Slave Labor series, Mad Science, comes this great design featuring Hate Monkey. The black, white, and red design is printed on a black T-shirt, with the character and the Hate Monkey logo on front, and a small Mad Science logo on the back. Who better to show people how you feel than Hate Monkey? L-XL SRP: $18.00 STARS OF THE MONTH JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC DIRECTOR'S CUT SC by Jhonen Vasquez This is the current printing of the ever-popular Johnny the Homicidal Maniac trade paperback. Not something to be without! (STAR07025) SC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w $19.95 LENORE VOLUME 1: NOOGIES TP by Roman Dirge Here's a new printing of this trade paperback, collecting issues #1-4 of Lenore, plus a few new pages by Roman and friends. (STAR09903) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 *********************** ANCIENT STUDIOS LEAGUE OF SUPER GROOVY CRIMEFIGHTERS #2 by Campbell, Massey, Taylor, & Kelleher Sergeant America thrown out of a 30-story window! His ex-girlfriend is dating a super-villain with a gigantic, er, weapon! He shares his brain with a sarcastic computer program, and to top it all off he just found out that his father is missing and presumed dead! All this, plus a bonus six-page feature that pits the League against the Munchalons in "Roastess Fruit Filled Munchies." FC, 30pg $2.95 ANDROMEDA ENTERTAINMENT FIRST WAVE: HEART OF A KILLER #1 Art by Dan Parsons; cover by Matt Busch Francis Ford Coppola, Larry Sugar, and series creator Chris Brancato bring you the Sci-Fi Channel original series, First Wave! In 1564, Nostrodamus predicted the destruction of Earth in three terrifying waves. The First Wave is here! Cade Foster (Sebastian Spence) was a master thief gone straight. He had everything a man could want, a solid job, a nice house in the suburbs, and a beautiful wife. But all of that changed in the blink of an eye when an alien race known as the GUA subjected him to a series of tests designed to chart the limits of the human mind and will. They systematically took everything from him, killing his wife and framing him for the murder. Pushed to the psychological limit, Foster did what none of the other test subjects could: he fought back! With the prophecies of Nostrodamus as his guide, and a paranoid technological genius as his partner, Cade Foster leads a forlorn war to expose the hidden menace amongst us, and to save humanity from this deadly alien invasion. Combining the best elements of shows like The X-Files, The Invaders, and The Fugitive, Chris Brancato has created a series that appeals to sci-fi fans of all types and tastes. First Wave is the anchor feature on the Sci-Fi Channel's Sunday night original programming line-up, airing at 7:00pm and 10:00pm EST. The painted cover edition features an incredible movie- style painted image by Star Wars artist Matt Busch! Also available is a photo cover edition, featuring the entire First Wave cast: Cade Foster (Sebastian Spence), Crazy Eddie (Rob LaBelle), and Joshua (Roger Cross). PAINTED COVER—FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.99 PHOTO COVER—FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $2.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS BENZINE #3 All the best of the world of AP — Tiger-X, Mighty Tiny, Valhalla, Warrior Nun Areala, Ninja High School, plus much more in one handy package. Plus, all-new material by Ben Dunn and the top manga artists on the scene today, a brand-new "Asrial: Salusian Armored Corps" adventure, and reviews and articles on the latest in Japanese anime, fantasy, and SF. If you miss this one, you'll hate yourself forever. b&w, 48pg $4.95 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 2 #17 by Fred Perry Julia has survived the tournament and now must face G'nolga to claim the title of Arms Master of Jade. This is the battle everyone has been waiting for — here and now! Meanwhile, Dr. Diggers and the Edge Guard, along with Gina, Brianna, Luan and Carla, fight their way out of the artifact known as the Bane and discover what Tirant did with all of the kidnapped mages... along with the Bane's true purpose! FC, 24pg $2.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA: FIGURE DRAWING #1 Finally, after a constant stream of requests, Antarctic Press is proud to launch the first in a series of how-to-draw-manga guidebooks! Starting things off are Ben Dunn and Fred Perry, who present a comprehensive guide to figure drawing in the manga style, with lessons in anatomy, proportions, facial construction, expression, and poses. This first issue features multiple covers by Ben, Fred, and Adam Warren (Dirty Pair), which when placed together will complete a three-cover mural! Each featured artist will have his own exclusive special comments in his respectively covered issue. Future issues will present advanced figure study, costumes, mecha, comic storytelling, and compensation. COVER A: BEN DUNN—b&w, 32pg $4.95 COVER B: FRED PERRY—b&w, 32pg $4.95 COVER C: ADAM WARREN—b&w, 32pg $4.95 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #79 by Ben Dunn Hiro-san; art by Ben Dunn Dog Supreme is back! But is he friend or foe? Suffering from amnesia, even he is unsure! And to add to the confusion, he's being hunted by the Bark 2 Squad! Can Dog Supreme find help from a town he once tried to destroy? Or will he be impounded? And who are the new Zetramen? All this, plus another rollicking back-up story by Tom Root and Jerzy Drozd! Buy it, read it, and discover why NHS is the longest-running manga series in America! FC, 24pg $2.95 OFFICIAL GIGANTOR EPISODE GUIDE & COMPENDIUM For the first time ever, here's a complete, comprehensive episode guide to the adventures of everyone's favorite space-age robot! This volume includes complete plot synopses, key scenes, original air dates, and much more! Also: lots of behind-the- scenes material and rare photos provided by the father of Gigantor, and the grandfather of the modern American anime movement, Fred Ladd! Plus, loads of exclusive art and material created just for this book! An excellent companion piece for any anime fan interested in anime history. Not to be missed! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Available only in English-speaking territories. SC, 72pg, b&w $12.95 GIGANTOR MOVIE: THE SPIDER'S MASTER PLAN VIDEO For the first time ever, three episodes of the classic anime Gigantor have been specially edited together into one movie-length adventure! The "Spider Trilogy" is considered by many to be one of the best story arcs of the Gigantor series. Captain Spider has developed a new brain-control device and has amassed a huge army to conquer the world… and only Gigantor, young Jimmy Sparks, Inspector Blooper, and Dick Strong stand in his way! However, Captain Spider has an ace up his sleeve: a new power source that could destroy Gigantor! All-new packaging with dazzling graphics will both appeal to fans of the old series and attract new fans. Limited production run! Approximate running time: 90min. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This video will be offered to the specialty market before any other venue of distribution. Not available in non-English speaking territories.. VHS, b&w $19.95 MANGAZINE #17 by Various All the hijinks of Ninja High School; all the action of the "Families of Altered Wars" saga; all the outlandish exploring of Gold Digger; 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 more comics and new features every month! FC, 100+pg $8.99 TIGERS OF TERRA VOLUME 3 #3 by Ted Nomura Even with Mars' all-male Eagle Squadron joining in, the Earth Volunteer Group's all-female Tiger Squadron is fighting a losing battle against the mighty Amazonas/Viragonian Empire, backed by their Terror Squadron of Neo-Nazi Luftwaffe. The old-guard Khan Empire is lost to the enemy ground forces, and to prevent its vast blue-navy fleet from falling into Viragonian hands, the EVG forces are ordered to attack their former Allies without mercy until their own fleet can reach them. As a result, this causes severe strain with the escaped Khan forces in exile and threatens the very cause of the joint defense force. The old Terran chancellor is shot and replaced by his lieutenant, and a new phase of battle begins. Unlike his predecessor, the new chancellor will fight terror with terror. Meanwhile, Martian Special Forces Colonel J.J. Condorcet IV has a new trick up his sleeve: penetrate the enemy capital with his covert forces, and try to persuade EVG Major Pearl to join his suicide mission! FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOLUME 3 #17 by Nathan Lumm, art by Craig Babiar As this new story arc begins, Eleanore begins to experience disturbing dreams filled with shadowy figures. What do they mean? Are they links to her past? Meanwhile, a new fanatical villain enters the scene: The Master! What are his plans? Who are his pawns? Is he the puppet master or merely the messenger? Even as the answers to these questions are sought, The Master begins to set into motion a chain of events that will unleash upon the world a new set of villains, the likes of which it has never seen — a The Seven Deadly Sins! And ground zero for his scheme is New York City! All of this builds to an explosive climax into which the new Warrior Nun will find herself directly thrown, pushed to the very edge of her abilities. Is she ready to face this new challenge, or is she, too, fated to fall victim to The Master and his Seven Deadly Sins!? The die has been cast… only time will tell. FC, 24pg $2.95 HAS BEN GONE MAD ORIGINAL ARTWORK GIFT PACK Artist and Publisher Ben Dunn has recently gone mad after spending days cleaning his office. In this once-in-a-lifetime offering, Ben is packaging together two pages of original artwork from his many works, including Warrior Nun Areala, Ninja High School, Captain Harlock, Project A-ko, Bushido, Robotech, Dynamo Joe, and much more. Two pages will be randomly inserted into each package, both autographed by Ben! But wait — there's more! Also included are two signed Ben Dunn comics, a signed Ben Dunn poster and a Certificate of Authenticity. Also, ten of the packages will contain a certificate that entitles the bearer to an original sketch by Ben Dunn! Quantities are limited and allocations may occur, so don't miss out on this package any Ben Dunn fan would enjoy! (CAUT: 2) Pack PI ANTHILL COMICS A-BOMB STORIES #2 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.99 ANTI-BALLISTIC PIXELATIONS GREMLIN TROUBLE #25 by E.T. Bryan & Elizabeth Bryan During the Krispy Krunchy Corporation board meeting and sudsy bath, Del figures out how to make it big in cyberspace by selling virtual Krispy Krunchies. Cyber dedicates herself to destroying the Toxic Jingle Generator (TJG) while Prince Frothbar aligns himself with the Dark Forces. Frothbar's mission: to take Candy with the TJG back to Fairyland before Cypher can destroy it! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ANTIPODES PUBLISHING LEATHER TALES #2 by Steve Malley A dark conspiracy working against them, Kara and Chastity go to ground to prepare for war without knowing their opponents. Meanwhile, the circle against them draws tighter. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #505 by Angelo DeCesare & Mike Pellowski In "Cold Cream" Archie thinks he's got marketing down cold when he dresses in summer clothes to sell ice cream in the winter! "The Bigger Picture": Archie and his dad get bit by the "big-screen TV" bug, but need to find a way around the big- time price tag. FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #122 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie, and double your fun in this double digest full of new stories and classic tales! Script and art by various talent including Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, and more. Digest, FC $3.19 BETTY #95 by Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg "Wedding Gown Woe": Here comes the bride — way, way, way ahead of schedule! Betty is stuck in an awkward spot — literally — when she tries on her mom's wedding dress and the zipper gets stuck! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #157 by George Gladir & Jeff Schultz "Simplify... Up To A Point": Betty's life gets complicated when she convinces Veronica to simplify her's. Naturally, Veronica starts by vowing to date only Archie! "The Fame Game": When Betty's snowboarding exploits land her coverage in the town newspaper, Veronica decides to try snowboarding, too. She ends up in the newspaper all right – caught in the act of taking a spill! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #46 by Dan Parent Cast your votes — will Betty or Veronica be booted off the island in this riotous spoof of Survivor?! Betty and Veronica get picked to be on the Survival Island TV show! Can the other contestants survive Veronica's laziness? Or will Betty teach the rich little princess how to rough it? Either way, the ratings for this comic are sure to be through the roof! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #118 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Script and art by various talent including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, Jon D'Agostino, and more. Digest, FC $2.19 CHERYL BLOSSOM #37 by Holly Golightly "Rock 'N' Roll Film": Cheryl has to film a documentary for her media class, so she decides to do one on The Sugar Girls, the singing group she used to belong to! When the final shot is over, she may just as well have filmed cats fighting in the alley! RES. from Previews Vol. X #8 (Aug00) FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD #134 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Do The Write Thing": When Jughead thinks he spots Trula Twyst reading a book on graphology – the analysis of people's handwriting – he immediately destroys every piece of paper he's scribbled on! But what if he's mistaken? The handwriting is sure to be on the high-school walls! FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #163 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! Script and art by various talent including Henry Scarpelli, Stan Goldberg, and Jon D'Agostino. Digest, FC $2.19 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #74 by Various It's double-decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Script and art by various talent including Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, and Jon D'Agostino. Digest, FC $3.19 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #55 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. FC $3.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #15 by Mike Gallagher; art by 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 #92 "The Wrath of Khan!": Monkey Khan, that is! The cyborg-simian created by Doctor Robotnik returns, and this time the furry fury's got it in for his maker and all Overlanders in general. In an ironic twist, Sonic goes from protecting the newly-arrived Overlanders from the Eggman last issue, to defending them against Monkey Khan this issue. If he doesn't, they might go running scared into Robotnik's clutches after all! Script by Karl Bollers, art by James Fry (pencils), and Andrew Pepoy (inks). Also, "Bagging The Big One": As his search for the Floating Island continues, Knuckles discovers he's the quarry of more than a few interested parties, each racing to beat the other. Unfortunately for them, this isn't the Knuckles they've all dealt with before! Script by Ken Penders, art by Steven Butler (pencils), and Pam Eklund (inks). FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #109 "Please Don't Repeat Yourself": It's déjà vu all over again when Veronica buys a pendant with mystical powers! Before you know it, she's reliving her day over... and over... and over again! Can she learn from her mistakes or is she forever doomed to repeat them? And here's Bill Murray when you need him? Script and art by Dan Parent. "Butler Bumble!": It's role reversal for the rich and famous, when Mr. Lodge must pretend to be Smither's butler to impress his visiting parents! Script by Bill Golliher and art by Dan Parent. FC, 32pg $1.99 IT'S TRIPLE THE ACTION WITH SOME OF SONIC'S FAVORITE FRIENDS! SONIC'S BUDDY TAILS 3-PACK The popular mini-series now available as a 3-pack! Pack $3.59 SONIC'S FRIENDLY NEMESIS KNUCKLES 3-PACK The popular mini-series now available as a 3-pack! Pack $3.59 OFFERED AGAIN CATCH-UP ON THE MISADVENTURES OF EVERYONE'S FAVORITE RED-HEAD! That red-headed vixen, Cheryl Blossom, makes Veronica look like a saint! Don't miss the fun as Cheryl ends up in one outrageous predicament after another in these fun back issues! O/A CHERYL BLOSSUOM SUPER-PACK: CHERYL'S NEW JOB The popular mini-series now available as a 3-pack! Pack $3.59 CHERYL BLOSSOM REGULAR SERIES BACK ISSUES! O/A CHERYL BLOSSOM #1-5 FC, 32pg $1.50Ea. SABRINA BACK ISSUES WILL CAST A SPELL ON YOU! O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #1 ONE-SHOT The original one-shot issue that re-launched the Sabrina comic series, complete with Melissa Joan Hart photo-cover! FC $1.50 O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH #1 REGULAR SERIES The first issue of the monthly comic series based on the live action sitcom, complete with a Melissa Joan Hart photo-cover! FC $1.50 O/A SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH VOLUME 2 #1 The first issue of the monthly comic series with the "new look" Sabrina, based on the DIC animated series! SC $1.79 *************** ARROW COMICS SEMANTIC LACE #3 by Sherard Jackson The end is near for Iluatha as hostages die, the satellite overhead is ready to fire, and her sanity begins to crumble. Iluatha's last-ditch effort to complete her mission forces her to realize the dire consequences of her actions. Also, the Director's assignment for Iluatha puts her in a position to consider the new direction her life has taken with the possibility of abandoning the old. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg, (3 of 4) $2.95 ASIAPAC BOOKS CELESTIAL ZONE #11 "Fantasy on Moonlit Lotus"—White Tiger believed that something was going on between Xing Ling and Wang Chan. Consumed by jealousy, she plotted with Green Dragon to finish Xing Ling off... Also, One Brow's quest to locate Jade Rabbit brings him to a mysterious place, where it is rumored that no one has ever stepped out from alive. Also: Blazing Sun and Moon Monarch began planning an all-out attack on Mt. Dream-Cloud, and, after being beaten to a pulp by Chi Xue, the fleeing Xuan Tian Crow encounters Xue Wu, who shows her no mercy! (CAUT: 4) SC, 152pg, b&w $8.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CELESTIAL ZONE #1 "Bandit of Bandits"—This series relates the camaraderie and heart stopping exploits of an extraordinary group of people during the tumultuous Warring States Era. Living in a world of their own — a place known as the Celestial Zone — they worked on cultivating special powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals. Unfortunately, one group branched into the cultivation of evil power, and the showdown between two opposing forces began! (CAUT: 4) SC, 152pg, b&w $8.95 O/A RETURN OF THE CONDOR HEROES VOLUME 1: MAIDEN IN WHITE This is Louis Cha's tender love story of Yang Guo and his beautiful master, Dragon Girl. The 12-year-old Yang Guo stirred up trouble at Mt. Zhongnan, and later met a beautiful maiden who was to become the biggest influence of his life… Illustrated by Wee Tian Beng, creator of The Celestial Zone! (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg, b&w (1of 18) $8.95 O/A ADVENTURES OF WISELY VOLUME 1: RETURN OF THE HERMIT Join Wisely in his deadly encounter with 25 powerful triads, and follow him to a notorious bandit hideout. Amid danger, he woos the stunning daughter of a triad leader. This is the first of 10 sci-fi stories written by Ni Kuang and illustrated by Wee Tian Beng, creator of The Celestial Zone! (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $8.95 ASTA GRAPHICS SALEM ST. JAMES ILLUSIONS OF THE PAST #6 by Lou Manna Salem faces the ultimate test of courage and resolve as both Jacko the imp and Salem battle Rai and his men to the death, While both Carol and the Professor are at the mercy of Rai's evil demons. The action really begins to churn as we approach the last issue. Who will live?, who will die? Get closer to the answers this issue. b&w (6 of 7) $2.95 AVATAR PRESS WARREN ELLIS' STRANGER KISSES #1 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer The most anticipated sequel of the year is finally here! Warren Ellis brings his mad visions to life with the same team that brought you Strange Kiss — Mike Wolfer on art and Dan Parsons on painted grey tones! Stranger Kisses is about people for whom two genders are not enough, no matter how you play mix-and-match with sexuality. It's also about videotape, bad secrets, and what it's like to have an entire city out to kill you. The videotape is of seriously physically modified whores. Possibly altered at the genetic level… because those extra orifices look grown… and those weird protuberances don't look artificial. A very 21st-century comic, mad and modern, speedy and full of nasty ideas. Most sequels end up as pale imitations of the first. Stranger Kisses makes its ancestor look like a runt! It's Big Comics, Pop Comics. Hard, fast explosive storytelling, mad science and weird sex. The year 2000. In L.A., the future of rich man's whoring and trophy women is being designed. People like their kisses stranger than that. Also available in a wraparound cover edition, also by Mike Wolfer. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.00 WRAPAROUND—b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUME 1 HC Peer into the twisted brain of the madman by seeing what arrived From the Desk of Warren Ellis! A collection of essays, columns, journals, lectures, travelogues, and fragments written for an Internet audience by Warren Ellis, the creator and author of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and Strange Kiss. From the Desk of Warren Ellis Volume 1 contains writings from 1995 to 1998 on a variety of subjects, including the eating of sheep faces, Sin City, the ugliness of comics, the parallel world where Stan Lee dies in a horrific plumbing accident, how to write for comics, and why Michael Moorcock scares the hell out of him. From the Desk of Warren Ellis: cheaper than buying a computer. This stunning hardcover edition will make a fine addition to anyone's bookcase. Limited to just 500 copies! HC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $29.95 ***************************** FANTASTIC VISIONS: THE ART OF MATT BUSCH Matt Busch has emerged as one of the top entertainment illustrators of the past decade. He has worked on movies like Con Air and The Matrix; painted covers for dozens of Star Wars books and magazines, and done album artwork for artists like the Beastie Boys and Garbage. He also teaches art and manages to do comic covers and trading cards as well! All told, he has amassed a stunning list of achievements and credits to his name, and this is the first collection of his work ever! This luscious square bound book features over 100 of his paintings, sketches, and drawings in both black and white and full color! It also features the most extensive interview ever done with Busch, covering his entire career. For fans of painted artwork and artists, looking for a glimpse inside the mind of an artistic genius, this book is a must! Also available in a "Sketched" Hardcover Edition, with every copy of this special edition packaged with a original 7" x 10" sketch by Matt Busch! An incredible deal, limited to a mere 1,000 copies! SC—7x10, 104pg, PC $12.95 HC—7x10, 104pg, PC (CAUT: 2) $35.95 EXPOSURE SPECIAL #1 by David Campiti & Al Rio This one-shot special fulfills fans holiday fantasies with all requested features! First, perhaps the sexiest Exposure story to date, the ultra scarce story "Spirit Whirled" is presented again. This time it is corrected and with all of Al's artwork presented in full-color glory. Second, the models of Exposure photo gallery! The thong-wearing beauties of the conventions are presented in these hot color shots of them from the sunny beaches of California! Roxanna Martin and Tabatha Utley have never before looked so stunning! Also, a new Al Rio pin-up gallery of other hot shots of the luscious detectives. Face facts, this book will provide all the heat you need all winter! Also available in Photo Cover edition (featuring the Exposure models) and Nude Cover editions! NOTE: The Nude Cover Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. REG.—FC, 32pg $3.50 PHOTO—FC, 32pg $3.50 NUDE—FC, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 THRESHOLD #35 Art by Phil Xavier, Mike Delaney, Matt Clark Al Rio provides an amazing Pandora cover this month for the longest still-running American anthology! Writer Robert Lugibhl and artist Phil Xavier take over the creative reigns for a special Pandora story. Set in ancient Ireland, Pandora must free a village from the horrific curses of the three witches Morrigan. Medora continues her monthly mis-adventures with stunning art by Mike Delaney as the demented Bone King wreaks gory havoc in the city, while Amy and Medora stay busy shopping! Rounding out the issue is the second part of Matthew Clark's Fuzzy Dice, where we find poor Rita Dice facing serious problems escaping from her bondage on a slave ship. For stellar talent on comics with an edge, Threshold is the best in the business! Available in four different cover versions: Pandora (by Al Rio), Fuzzy Dice (by Matt Clark), Pandora Nude (fully painted by Lloyd), and Medora Nude (by Mike Delaney). NOTE: Nude Cover versions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS PANDORA COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 FUZZY DICE COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 PANDORA NUDE COVER—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 MEDORA NUDE COVER—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 AVENGELYNE: BAD BLOOD PRELUDE SHAW COVER by Christensen & Seifert, & Lyon The fabulous Avengelyne: Bad Blood Preludes is now available in this all-new cover by Sean Shaw! This book was previously only available at Wizard World: Chicago. Limited to 750 copies. FC, 16pg $5.95 AVENGELYNE: REVELATION MARTIN COVER #1 by Christensen & Seifert, & Shaw Snowman artist Matt Martin returns to comics with this all-new stunning Avengelyne cover. Limited to 1,000 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 AVENGELYNE: REVELATION PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRISM FOIL by Christensen & Seifert, & Shaw A Previews Exclusive! Avatar's Previews Exclusive Prism foils continue to sell-out as fans everywhere realize they are incredibly rare variants at an incredibly great price! Limited to 500 copies! All copies ship bagged and boarded. Cover by Al Rio. FC, 32pg $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CUDA TP by Tim Vigil Where Myth melds to Memory, Magick meets Metal! Fourteen years worth of Cuda stories are now finally compiled into one spectacular square-bound book, as Tim Vigil's sword-and-sorcery masterpiece is now available in this massive collected edition! The new Cuda series starts this summer, so now is the perfect chance to revisit the classic adventures of the masked barbarian drawn by one of the masters of black-and-white artwork, Tim Vigil! (STAR11455) MATURE READERS b&w, 160pg $19.95 ******************* BAD CAT BOOKS SURF CLOWNS SEVEN MENTAL MISSIONS by Leslie Connell Lyon & Charles Lyon An adventure saga about four friends, Lippy, Posing Dude, My Wave, and Flame, who are mutated into clowns one day while surfing. Guided by their magical bauble named Boo, the Surf Clowns travel the glove on seven missions and encounter secret agents, tidal waves, ticking time bombs, paid assassins, secret potions, and polluted oceans. Watch the corporate criminals get slammed! This illustrated novel is a multi-sensory experience designed to capture the attention of today's visual readers. FC, 8.5x12, 170pg $29.95 BASEMENT COMICS CAVEWOMAN INTERVENTION #1 by Devon Massey Did ancient astronauts build the pyramids? Did aliens monkey with human DNA? Meriem finds out as she battles the sexy alien Ankha for the fate of Marshville and the future of all mankind in this first of a two issue mini-series from red-hot Cavewoman artist Devon Massey! Featuring a beautiful wraparound cover, this issue is just the beginning of what you'll come to expect from Devon in the future! b&w, 24pg $2.95 Basement Comics Authentic CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #1: COMIC CON 2000 FOIL SET Created specially for the San Diego Comic Con 2000, this limited edition set features a two-book combo of both the "Meriem" and "Lil" covers of Cavewoman: Pangaean Sea #1, each with special Sea-Blue foil logos. Strictly limited to only 275 sets, these are among the rarest Cavewoman books ever made! Quantities are extremely limited. Allocations may occur. Set (x2) SRP: $25.00 MIKE HOFFMAN'S TIGRESS ONE-SHOT GREEN FOIL EDITION Modern master, Mike Hoffman, has painted this absolutely stunning alternate cover for his Tigress one-shot. See the exotic and sexy Tigress, spaceship-wrecked alien reptilian astronauts, and more! This cover is now featured in a beautiful Jungle Green Foil Edition, limited to only 500 copies worldwide. Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. b&w, 24pg SRP: $12.50 BETTER COMICS COMPLEX CITY #2 by J.E. Smith The conclusive issue! Trapped in the science lab by a wisecracking two-brained robot, top-cop Bulldog Malone employs an ever-escalating series of big guns against the metallic mercenary. But in the end, Science is the order of the day, as competing geniuses, fidge Dextro and Dr. Martin Handsome try to devise a method to deactivate the robot. b&w, 32pg $2.50 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #37 Dark and menacing on our cover, savage Dark Elf anti-hero Malus Darkblade gallops back into the war-torn pages of Warhammer Monthly in the first of a searing new epic by Dan Abnett and Kev Hopgood! His sole trusted companion, his bloodthirsty lizard mount, Spite, Darkblade returns to his ancestral lands, apparently at peace with himself after years questing to rid himself of a daemon's curse. But will what he finds when he gets there be enough to unleash the beast locked up inside him... and damn Darkblade and all his kin? b&w, 40pg $2.95 INFERNO! MAGAZINE #22 If you're looking for a taste of the dark and gothic worlds of Warhammer and Warhammer 40k, you could not pick a better introduction than a dip into the bloodstained pages of Inferno! Crammed full of deadly comic strips, axe-sharp short stories, and a mind-boggling array of campaign maps, cutaway features and more, Inferno! charges out of the Black Library every two months with nothing but full-on action in its sights. In this issue, fight your way across a thousand battlefields alongside the Emperor's beloved Space Marines, hold the Empire line against the howling hordes of Chaos — and look into the dark alien heart of the Eldar! All this and more, in the latest Inferno! b&w, 68pg $6.95 OBVIOUS TACTICS GN Ripped bleeding from the award-winning pages of Warhammer Monthly, the saga of Bloodquest continues in its second epic installment, "Into the Eye of Terror!" Having lost the fabled sword of Belarius, Blood Angels hero Leonatos and his ever- faithful Space Marines must venture into the realms of Chaos, waging desperate battle with the warring factions arrayed there against him. Dark, savage, and drenched in blood, this is one epic truly deserving of the word. Do not miss Gordon Rennie's chainsword-sharp scripting, nor Colin MacNeil's lustrous artwork. A classic! SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $10.95 BLINDWOLF STUDIOS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL by Art Baltazar & Franco Your favorite wolf boy is back again... and this time he's ready to open presents... or eat them! Find out what happens when Patrick visits Santa at the mall, picks out a Christmas tree with his dad, and learns the fine art of building a snowman. Is Santa in for a shock this year? Find out in this wonderful under-the-tree holiday issue! b&w, 24pg $2.95 BONGO COMICS RADIOACTIVE MAN #100 by Morrison & Lash, & Barta 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 is needed? Find out as Radioactive Man returns with a vengeance in this brand-spankin'- new quarterly series from your friends at Bongo. RES. from Previews Vol. X #4 (Apr00) FC, 32pg $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #53 by Tuber, Maile, Luchsinger, Ortiz, & Morrison When Moe's gall bladder goes on the fritz, Homer, Carl, Lenny, and Barney are forced to face the prospect of life without beer — unless Moe's Bar's best barflies bound from their barstools becoming bartenders to save their buddy's bread and butter. But once these four lushes taste the lush life, there may be no going back! Watch the olives fly, the beer taps flow, and cocktail napkins get all soggy as Moe mixes it up with his new rival mixologists — The Beer Boys! It's a refreshing tale, shaken not stirred in December! FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS COMICS & STORIES #1 by Matt Groening Matt Groening's first Simpsons comic book (from early 1993) can be yours — only from Previews and the Star System! This issue features the senses-shattering origin of Springfield's own costumed crusader, Bartman, as well plenty of laughs with Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Maggie! Also: Itchy & Scratchy's handy hints for power tool safety! Polybagged with a full-color poster of Bartman and Radioactive Man! (STAR03518) FC $2.95 *************** BROADSWORD COMICS VAMPFIRE REMASTERED #2 by Holly Golightly It's Hell on Earth as Bethany tries to save her mother, Salome, from the wrath of Valkrey! And what of Bethany's demonic half-sister, Pele, and the human child? Have they become Salome's Demon Key of Power? Shipped equally with two covers by Holly Golightly. Also available signed by Holly Golightly. REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 SIGNED—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $10.00 TAROT:WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE PENCIL LITHOGRAPH & FRAGRANCE PACK The perfect Yuletide gift for that magical someone! An enchanting 6 ½" x10" penciled litho of Tarot by creator Jim Balent, accompanied by a ½"dram pair of vials with two special scents: "Tarot" and "Skeleton Man." Witch-blended with the highest quality oils and extracts to bring out the inner Sorcerer or Enchantress! Tarot: romantic and spiritual, it's essence drifts with the scent of Rose and Amber; Skeleton Man: heroic and mysterious, dark musk and patchouli create a daring cologne. Set bagged & boarded for easy display. Set $20.00 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE SIGNED EDITIONS #2 & 3 The second and third issues of Jim Balent's supernatural adventure are now offered to you signed by the artist himself! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED #2—FC, 32pg $10.00 SIGNED #3—FC, 32pg $10.00 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A STILL LIFE PRINT Special price: published at $25.00. By Gil Elvgren. A stunning, erotically charged painting unlike any Elvgren we've seen before. This is the first publication, direct from the painting that sold for $60K! The artists' sense of humor surfaces in the title, as there is a bowl of fruit in the foreground — the last element anyone is going to notice! Center stage is a gorgeous utterly nude white woman who is held captive by a tall powerful Nubian warrior. Her stunning assets are being literally fondled by an anxious-to-lease topless harem girl, with the Chief and two other girls looking on. She is 100% Elvgren: incredibly appealing is an understatement — she'll knock your socks off! Highly recommended! Printed on heavy archival coated stock. So popular this is already in its second printing. Published by MOP Pin-Up in 2000. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE AUDIENCES Print, 13x16 $25.00 O/A MARILYN SPANISH GIRL PRINT by Earl Moran Originally published at $139.95. This is a delightful, sexy painting of Marilyn Monroe, who posed several times for Moran. This captures her youth as well as her voluptuous, sensual appeal, in a sexy, revealing open vest and short shorts. This is an excellent, high-quality lithograph on heavy paper. Includes Certificate of Authenticity, which is numbered from a limited edition of 7,500 copies. Print, FC, 17x24 (Note Price) MSRP: $12.50 O/A CARTOONING: THE ART & THE BUSINESS Special price: Published at $15.00. By Mort Gerberg. Here is the definitive how-to handbook of cartooning, written by a New Yorker cartoonist, for both aspiring cartoonists and for cartoon fans who'll want to read it simply for pleasure. It covers every major aspect of this unique art form, and includes extra counsel and examples from many other professionals: How to generate ideas, write gags, draw facial expressions, create effective compositions, develop characters, and devise marketing plans. Plus, scores of other practical suggestions for mastering the art of cartooning, whether for fun or profit. Illustrated with hundreds of examples by the likes of Charles Addams, George Booth, Larson, Feiffer, Kley, Frost, etc. SC, 8x10, 272pg, b&w SRP: $9.95 CARTOON BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH BONE SLIPCASE EDITIONS The ultimate Bone gift packs for the Holidays! Cartoon Books presents the complete adventures of the Bone cousins in two colorful slipcased editions. The first, Bone Act I: Vernal Equinox, includes the first three trade paperbacks — Out from Boneville, The Great Cow Race and Eyes of the Storm. The second, Bone Act II: Solistice, features books 4, 5 and 6 — The Dragonslayer, Rock Jaw, and Old Man's Cave. Each slipcase has been adorned with great, full-color art from Bone. Each slipcase edition makes a great gift for Bone fans old and new alike! SLIPCASE EDITION #1 (STAR09714)—Set (x3), b&w $49.95 SLIPCASE EDITION #2 (STAR10388)—Set (x3), b&w $49.95 ********************** CHAOS! COMICS CHASTITY #1/2 by Steven Grant & Peter Vale; colored by Jason Jensen It's Christmas Eve 1980. As Chastity — the adorable vampire assassin — settles into the fun nightlife as a bar maid on Goth night at CBGB's in New York City, fate deals her a cruel hand: a gang of hardcore punks invade the club, ready to raise hell. In the ensuing melee, the leader of the Goths is killed. Now the two cultures are about to declare war. Who killed the Goth king? That's what Chastity goes undercover to find out. As she's swept up into a web of supernatural underground intrigue, she comes closer to the truth… and realizes it may cost her life! Cover by Peter Vale and Colorgraphix. FC, 32pg $2.95 CHASTITY PREMIUM EDITION #1/2 Cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel, & Jason Jensen We've all seen the classic "Lady Luck" tattoo, but never like this! This cardstock cover with bright florescent ink is one of a series of "tattoo art covers." Ivan Reis captures the youthful essence of Chastity as she kneels in a tantalizing swimsuit, surrounded by symbols of luck. This seductive edition is limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 CHASTITY CHROMIUM EDITION #1/2 Cover by Peter Vale & Colorgraphix She may look youthful and sweet, but don't let Peter Vale's intimate portrait of Chastity fool ya'! Her hypnotic eyes will capture your soul, but watch out — underneath it all, Chastity is still one bad vamp on a mission. Wrapped in a special chromium cover, this sexy edition is strictly limited to 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $15.95 LADY DEATH: TRIBULATION #2 by Kaminski, Reis, & Pimentel; colored by Roy Young Lady Death has been betrayed, and this time it's personal — for the traitor is none other than her blood-sister, the Valkyrie, Vandala! Enraged, the Avatar of 'He Who Reaps' puts aside her battle against the threat of the Dark Millennium, consumed by a raging thirst for vengeance. But she soon finds that Vandala's power has grown to equal her own, and while the two are locked in a battle to the death, Abaddon's reign of darkness gains new allies: the unspeakable Pagan and Purgatori, Queen of the Undead! Cover by David Michael Beck. FC, 32pg $2.95 PURGATORI VS. LADY DEATH I by Kaminsk; colored by Roy Young This is it — the all-out, hair-pulling, cat-fighting rematch you've been lusting for! The Queen of the Dead versus the Queen of the Undead — and this time, Purgatori has the home-court advantage! With Death himself forbidden to interfere by Fate, can Lady Death survive alone against the entire Scarlet Imperium — not to mention the raging thirst for vengeance of its ruler? Cover by Ivan Reis and Roy Young. FC, 32pg $2.95 PURGATORI VS. LADY DEATH I PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Ivan Reis & Roy Young Check out Ivan Reis' thrilling piece featuring Lady Death facing off with her arch-enemy Purgatori, as images of unfortunate souls illuminate from Purgatori's mighty sword. These ladies may look pretty but when they meet — things will get ugly! This cardstock premium edition is limited to 3,000 copies worldwide. FC, 32pg $9.95 LADY DEATH: THE RAPTURE COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME I by Pulido & Kaminski, Reis, & Pimentel; colored by Roy Young A new era unfolds in the saga of Lady Death. Armed with a nihilistic new sword, Apocalypse, forged from chaos matter, Lady Death hunts Father Orbec, the priest who condemned her to Hell. Her confrontation with the priest unwittingly sets off a chain of events that triggers the prophesied war between Heaven & Hell! As the Final War between Heaven and Hell heats up — each side tries to claim her for their own. Lady Death must battle both the seductive Angel Acquiescence and the Hellborn Demonatrix — and should she fall, she will forfeit half her soul. Will Lady Death fight for Heaven, Hell or herself? This is the detonating event that led directly to the Armageddon of the Chaos! Cosmos! in December '99! Volume I collects issues one and two of Lady Death: The Rapture into one powerhouse edition! FC, 48pg $5.95 UNTOLD TALES OF LADY DEATH CHROMIUM EDITION #1 Cover by Peter Vale & Roy Young. The perfect holiday gift for the Chaos! fan in your life! You won't want to miss Peter Vale's ravishing cover of Lady Death. Presented in "mini-bust" style, Lady Death's eye-grabbing portrait displays her voluptuous beauty, and then some! It's enough to make your heart skip a beat. Comes wrapped in a special chromium cover that is limited to 2,500 copies worldwide. FC, 32pg $15.95 CHYNA #1 WIZARD WORLD EDITION Cover by Mike Deodato, Jr. Oh man! — If you missed out on attending Wizard World Chicago, you couldn't get your hands on this gem featuring WWF Superstar — Chyna! Now's your chance to own the Chyna #1 Wizard Edition, limited to only 1,000 copies. Don't miss out! Supplies are limited. Allocations will occur. FC, 32pg $15.00 ARMAGEDDON TP by Pulido & Kaminski, L. Ross, Laguna; colored by Starlight Runner This is the storyline that Chaos! has been building up to for five years! There's no place to run, no place to hide. Dread reigns over all as Armageddon, the Father of Fear, arrives on Earth and begins his preparation for the extinction of all that exists! Characters will live. Characters will die. No one is safe as an enemy as old as the universe and more deadly than Lucifer himself arrives! Starring Lady Death, Evil Ernie, Chastity, Bedlam, the Chosen and more. Witness the origin of the Chaos! Cosmos, revealed in the final hours before its obliteration at the hand of Armageddon! Learn the darkest secret of the Chaos Lords and see Lady Death, Purgatori, and Evil Ernie face their own battles against the Father of Fear! You won't want to miss this explosive trade that combines all four devastating Armageddon comics! SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $12.95 MAN'S RUIN SHOTGLASS SET Chaos! proudly presents its newest assortment of shot glasses! The set contains three black ¾-oz. shot glasses, each emblazoned with illustrations by Ivan Reis, and featuring Chaos!' top three lethal ladies: Chastity, Lady Death, and Purgatori, along with their respective logos. These glasses are a must-have for true collectors. Made with the same high quality you have come to expect from Chaos! Comics. Drink up! (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $24.95 PURGATORI VANITY PLATE Express your road rage with the new Purgatori Vanity Plate from Chaos! Comics! The 6" x 12" vanity plate features the deadly Purgatori logo in blood red against a black background. With a baked enamel finish and raised lettering, this vanity plate will send a clear message to your fellow motorists: "If you can read this, then you better start driving faster!" (CAUT: 4) Vanity Plate $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CHASTITY: #1 PREMIUM EDITION Painted cover by Dorian Cleavenger Dorian Cleavenger captures Chastity's fiery sensuality with this gorgeous, fully painted premium cover! This ultra-deluxe cover is printed on high-quality cardstock and is limited to 3,000 copies. You don't want to miss this one! Limited copies remain! FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE PENDULUM #5 by McCann, Beck, & Florea; colored by Colorgraphix Boo-Yah! Out of the mean streets of Southwest Detroit, onto the hellish highways of heartland America comes the Wicked Clownz! With the faith-healing priest Jesus onboard, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope head face-first into adversity as they seek out their ultimate foe, demonic overlord and shady businessman Killnor! Each issue features an ICP CD single that is available nowhere else! FC, 32pg $5.95 O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE: PENDULUM VOLUME I TP by McCann, Beck, & Florea; colored by Colorgraphix & Jason Jensen Now's the time Juggalo's! Join the carnival of terror. One evil son of a #%!$ has been slowly taking over the world, but the Wicked Clownz keep getting in the way of his plans. In response, the dark being conjures up a pair of wicked warriors to fight the Insane Clowns… the warriors known as Twiztid! It's ax-wielding, firestorm-exploding, make-your-mother-cry fun as Violent J. and Shaggy 2 Dope summon the power of the Dark Carnival to battle this dangerous force and everything it can throw at them! Collects issues #1-3 of the breakthrough series, The Pendulum. SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $8.95 O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE POSTER #3 Illustrated by Rob Brown Straight from the pages of The Upz & Downz of the Wicked Clownz, this one will scare the be Jesus outta ya', and ward off evil spirits to boot! Featuring the twisted art of Rob Brown, this poster measures 24" x 36" and is suitable for framing! Comes rolled and tubed. FC, 24x26 $7.95 O/A LADY DEATH CRUCIBLE COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME I TP by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes; colored by Jason Jensen & Jack Gray Enlisted by her guardian, Vandala, to protect the realm of the Northmen, Lady Death discovers lost aspects of her heritage that link her to the Valkyries, a race of warrior women led by the heartless Vulnavia. When she loses someone near and dear to her, Lady Death becomes enraged and near berserk. She joins in the epic battle against Genocide, a primal, evil being so powerful that he causes even Lucifer to tremble in fear! With the ruling Gods of Asgard dead and buried, can Lady Death and the demoralized Warrior clans prevail against Genocide, or will his horrific Doom Magistrates unlock the power for which they quest and use it against all creation? A richly detailed, tumultuous saga about a woman of darkness risking all for the liberation of the cosmos, The Crucible is Lady Death's most harrowing, bloodthirsty adventure. Volume I of this series combines the first two issues of Lady Death: The Crucible into one pulse-pounding edition. FC, 48pg $5.95 O/A EVIL ERNIE LITHOGRAPH #2 by Jerry Beck This 16" x 20" black-and-white lithograph features an original illustration by Jerry Beck, featuring the Evil One as King of the Dead! This one is sure to give you the creeps! Printed on archival quality paper, suitable for framing, and comes shrink wrapped on a cardboard backing. These are gonna go fast! b&w, 16x20 $24.95 O/A CHASTITY COFFEE MUG Illustrated by Justiniano Who wouldn't want to wake up with Chastity every morning? Now you can, with this beautiful 12oz. ceramic coffee mug featuring the Vampire Assassin in all her breathtaking glory. Every cup from now on will definitely be good to the last drop! Mug $15.95 O/A CHAOS! SHIELD ZIPPO LIGHTER Chaos! Comics presents a fantastic collectible with the Chaos! Shield Zippo Lighter! The full-color depiction of the official Chaos! shield against the matte-black finish of a quality Zippo Lighter creates an elegant and bold look. This lighter is sure to become a highly sought-after item for both Chaos! collectors and Zippo enthusiasts alike! Limited quantities available. Zippo Lighter (Note Price) $34.95 O/A SMILEY ZIPPO LIGHTER You asked for it, and well... Chaos! listened! It's Smiley, the Psychotic Button, on his very own Zippo Lighter! This matte- black lighter features that ever-lovin' Smiley doing what he does best — getting into trouble! Can't you just hear Smiley singing, "Come on baybee light my fire!" (CAUT: 4) Zippo Lighter $34.95 O/A LADY DEATH ZIPPO LIGHTER Lady Death on her very own Zippo lighter! The latest in our series of collectible Zippo lighters, this matte black lighter features Lady Death, the Diva of Death as illustrated by the ever-talented Ivan Reis! (CAUT: 4) Zippo Lighter, $34.95 O/A PURGATORI ZIPPO LIGHTER Purgatori vamps it up with a blood lusting image on her own Zippo lighter! As part of our Zippo lighter collection, it features the vampire goddess as illustrated by the ever-talented Mike Deodato, Jr! Bite this, Bic! Zippo Lighter $34.95 O/A CHASTITY ZIPPO LIGHTER Chastity lovers, the time has come for you to light up in style! Get your hands on the Chastity Zippo lighter, with a sexy embroidered image of the youthful vampire assassin as illustrated by Justiniano! Zippo Lighter $34.95 O/A AFTERMATH #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Brian Pulido & Len Kaminski; illustrated by a mystery guest artist! Limited to just 3000 copies, Aftermath #1 Premium features a fantastic cardstock cover by a mystery guest artist! FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A PURGATORI VS. VAMPIRELLA #1 PREMIUM EDITION Featuring a mouth watering cardstock cover by Daerik Gross and limited to just 3000 copies! Celebrate the battle of the new millennium! FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A LADY DEMON: #1 PREMIUM EDITION Featuring a fully painted, killer cardstock cover by Dorian Clevanger and limited to just 3000 copies! Celebrate the new Dark Millennium and remember ... the possibilities are endless! FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A PURGATORI VS. CHASTITY #1 DELUXE EDITION Cover and artwork by Al Rio Exciting deluxe edition of the battle of the season featuring a luscious, Necro-foil cardstock cover by Al Rio. Limited to just 3000 copies! Get one now! FC, 32pg $12.00 O/A PURGATORI: GODDESS RISING #1 PREMIUM EDITION Written by Marc Andreyko; illustrated by Mike Deodato, Jr. Purgatori, the most powerful vampire on earth, gets the royal treatment with this fantastic premium edition! For this important blood soaked event, the original Purgatori artist, Jim (Catwoman) Balent, created this premium cover! Limited to 5000 copies, don't miss out on this landmark issue! FC, 32pg $9.99 ************************ CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #92 by Strom, T. Smith, & Patterson Elvira's forced into the middle of a deadly domestic clash, as Santa Claus' evil first wife hijacks the holiday, forces the elves out on strike, and even tries to eliminate the Mistress of the Dark. It's got elves, giant nuclear ants, vikings, and reindeer — and it's all in this year's annual book-length yuletide yuk-fest, "Whine and Spirits!" b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #45 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran The Ventucrats, a secret society that will gamble on anything, proffer a wager that could cost challenger "Lucky" Garner his life: He has to stay alive for one week in Fear City! Meanwhile, chance also plays a part in Dr. Ralston's tenuous reconciliation with Hermano the Vampire King, and the cautious holiday celebrations of the town's populace. It's all in "The Wolf Got My Feet!" Cover by Richard Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 COM X COM X #0 This limited edition introductory issue features four never-to-be-reprinted works, premiering the upcoming launch titles from this outstanding new British publisher. Experience "Bazooka Jules," "Heavy Plant," "Puncture," and "12 O'Clock Man." A premium quality product that's a worthy challenger to the Marvel, DC, and Image throne. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 44pg, FC $5.95 COMIC BOOK LEGAL DEFENSE FUND SIN CITY CHRISTMAS SET Warm up your winter with the hot new Sin City X-Mas Set from Frank Miller and the CBLDF! You'll get Miller's new "Blam!" T-shirt, featuring Marv from the first Sin City in classic black & white, plus, a fistful of Sin City firsts: A Dame to Kill For #1, The Big Fat Kill #1, That Yellow Bastard #1, Hell and Back #1, and Just Another Saturday Night! Top it off with a few extra Sin City surprises, and you've got a holiday treat too sinful to resist! Available in LG, XL, and XXL. NOTE: Sets should be ordered by T-shirt size. MATURE AUDIENCES Set $30.00Ea. COMIC CAVALCADE WITCHBLADE COLD STEEL EDITION #42 Rising star Keu Cha keeps getting better every issue, and unleashes this dynamic beauty of a cover exclusively for us, but it is limited to just 4,000 copies! Every copy ships bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 WITCHBLADE COLD STEEL EDITION RUBY RED COVER #42 The ultra-rare Ruby Red editions have always been smash sell-outs and highly sought-after collectibles! It doesn't get much rarer than this! Llimited to just 500 copies, every copy ships bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg MSRP: $29.95 WITCHBLADE: DESTINY'S CHILD PLATINUM EDITION #3 The blazing hot new Witchblade series is available in this scare Platinum foil edition by David Boller. Remember, the last Top Cow Platinums were instant sell-outs! Limited to only 750 copies and ships bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg MSRP: $14.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA PREMIUM EDITION by Rick Lyon & Ben Dunn This ultra-rare book features all-new artwork by Rick Lyon and Ben Dunn! This Premium edition was created in 1997 as an incentive for the Warrior Nun Trading Card Set, and very few copies were ever distributed! This full-color story is entirely new and never before seen. A must-have issue to add to your Warrior Nun collection! Cover by Brian Denham. FC, 16pg MSRP: $3.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA PREMIUM EDITION — UTZ COVER Special warehouse find! Elusive, masterful artist Trevlin Utz, provided this stellar variant cover that has never been distributed before… until now! Limited to just 1,000 copies, Warrior Nun fans are sure to go nuts for this spectacular cover. FC, 16pg MSRP: $6.95 AVENGELYNE/DEMONSLAYER: ANGELS OF MERCY EDITION #1 The sultry vixens mix it up in this hot catfight issue! This exclusive edition features an all-new Marat Mychaels cover and is limited to just 1,500 copies! Every copy ships bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 AVENGELYNE/DEMONSLAYER SIGNED PREVIEW EDITION #1 This special flip Preview book was only available at the Wizard World: Chicago and features both Avengelyne/Demonslayer and Tin Can Man. This exclusive edition is limited to just 300 copies, signed and numbered by both Marat Mychaels and Jim Thornton! Every copy ships bagged and boarded with a certificate of authenticity. b&w, 16pg MSRP: $12.95 COPPERVALE PRESS ESSENTIAL STARCHILD BOOK 4 by James A. Owen The stories featured in this issue include "Spirits in a Material World," "Tempest in a Looking Glass," and the conclusion of the first Starchild story arc, "Awakening." Also, an all-new short story, "TwoPenny Serenade," plus the covers from Starchild #10-12, sketchbook pages, and more! b&w, 96pg $6.95 CPM MANGA RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: GREY WITCH BOOK 3 by Ryo Mizuno & Yoshihiko Ochi Now, for the first time, the entire Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch saga is available in graphic novel format. This is where it all began, the first Lodoss story to spring from the mind and pen of Ryo Mizuno, creator of the entire Lodoss universe of best-selling anime and movies, games, and comics. It's the end of the road for the Grey Witch — or is it? In the climactic final volume of the saga of the Grey Witch, Parn and his battle-tried companions fight the final battle with Karla, the Grey Witch! Will they be able to awaken Leylia, the young girl whose body Karla has stolen in order to stay alive and continue her evil schemes, or will the Grey Witch triumph? Will Ghim make the supreme sacrifice to defeat the evil witch? Lodoss will never be the same after the heroes make their final stand against her dark and ancient evil sorcery. This third Lodoss: Grey Witch trade paperback collects Grey Witch comics #16-22. More adventure, magic and mystery from the pen of Ryo Mizuno, with superb, woodcut-inspired art by Yoshihiko Ochi. b&w, 160pg $15.95 DARK ANGEL #20 by Kia Asamiya Kia Asamiya's sword and sorcery masterpiece continues in this moving and powerful issue, which also features an alternate cover by James O'Barr, creator of The Crow! O'Barr's haunting painted cover is created especially for Dark Angel, and will ship 50/50 with the regular cover! As a special bonus, this issue will also include O'Barr's two concept sketches for the cover! In this issue, manga superstar Kia Asamiya (Nadesico) continues Dark's incredible journey from his own magical world of Oukoku to a strange new world which is like our world, or maybe a dystopian future like Mad Max or Tank Girl! It's a world where planes and a giant tank — the "metal beast" — destroy innocent villages filled with women and children. It's a powerful and moving issue of one of the finest fantasy comics being published today. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #22 by Akihiro Ito Terrorists in the skies over Tokyo? Highjackers joining forces with Phantom Cats? The gorgeous Geobreeders girls and the hapless Mr. Taba fly into action again as the Kagura Security team sets out to foil a hijacking for Japan National Airlines! Geobreeders is the funniest, craziest, wildest Hong-Kong action-type comic around, and things never seem to work out quite the way the girls have planned it! The skies over Tokyo are filled with pursuing planes and Eiko nearly meets her end as missiles fly and the harbor's container port collapses all around her! It's like a cross between Buffy and the X-Files, with a beautiful team of super-heroines and loads of supernatural action! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #4 by Ryo Mizuno & Masato Natsumoto This all-new Lodoss series from Ryo Mizuno, the creator of the world of Lodoss and of the Grey Witch and Lady of Pharis comics and graphic novels features Spark, the young knight-in-training who dreams of being a glorious hero, but must retrieve the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by Dark Elves in the service of the evil Vagnado, the sorcerer of Marmo, from under his very nose. In this episode, Spark and the new heroes who will help him retrieve the Crystal Ball, have crossed the burning desert sands to the South Fort where they meet the beautiful leather-clad adventuress Laina, and nearly die when the fort is attacked by a powerful, Hydra-headed creature! This new series has glorious, action-packed art by Masato Natsumoto that Lodoss fans will love! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #19 by Kia Asamiya Kia Asamiya (Dark Angel) does comics like no one else. This Renaissance man of manga does fantasy adventure, comedy, drama, and in Nadesico, he creates fantastic space machines and gorgeous, strong worthy of EC's Wally Wood. It's an all- battle in this issue as young genius Ruri Hoshino and the cute robot 99 guide their ship into battle when they reach "The Edge of Jupiter." Why do the Jupiterians' mecha look like ancient Japanese sculptures? Could it be because the mysterious aliens are discovered to be--from the past? From the Earth itself? Nadesico is filled with inside jokes and references to other sci-fi anime and manga, but it never slows down the action and this pulse-pounding issue brings you into the heart of the battle for the fate of Earth? b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION #13 by Takeshi Takabayashi Maxion gives new meaning to the words "love triangle," with it's star-crossed trio of the handsome Yuichiro, the magical Shion, and the lovely Maki. In this issue, Yuichiro's feelings get further confused when a beautiful new teacher arrives at the school, Ms. Nishimura who's going to be teaching health! With exciting, sensual art and a hilarious story by Takeshi Takebayashi (Time Traveler Ai, Battle Arena Toshinden), Maxion takes the mixed-up world of teen dating to all new levels of humor and teenage angst as Shion, the girl from another plane of existence, expresses her friendship for the human Maki by hugging and kissing her, since that's what humans do, and can't understand why she gets upset! If you like Buffy, if you like Charmed or Roswell, you'll love Maxion! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PRINCESS PRINCE #3 by Tomoko Taniguchi Tomoko Taniguchi, the popular artist of Call Me Princess and Aquarium, continues her new shojo (women's and girl's comics) fantasy adventure series starring the twins Prince Matthew and Princess Laurie, who is really Prince Lawrence who because of a curse that would befall their kingdom, has to pretend to be a girl! In this issue, Lawrence continues to be torn between his feelings for the lovely Jenny and his duty to the kingdom. The royal heirs are on a quest to recover the lost "Gem of Power," which may hold the key to the kingdom's fate and their futures, and fight off an attack from lion-riding skull masked warriors as they approach the estate where the gem is hidden. Action and mystery, combined with character-driven stories that deal with issues like growing up a boy or a girl make this series a must for all readers who love manga and comics that deal with real social issues. b&w, 32pg $2.95 TIME TRAVELER AI #15 by Ai Ijima & Takeshi Takebayashi Time Traveler Ai is one of the funniest, sexiest comics around, with beautiful good-girl art by Takeshi Takebayashi (Battle Arena Toshinden; Maxion) and a wild script by Ai Ijima, the Tracy Lords of Japan! In this issue, she travels back in time to samurai Japan and discovers that she just isn't cut out to meekly wear a kimono when she lands at the court a great samurai master. She's a modern girl, and whether she's arming herself with swords and fighting sticks, or going for a run around the grounds in a 20th-century jogging outfit, she causes quite a stir among the locals, who've never seen a woman quite like her! Ai Ijima — with her trademark suntan — will make your heart beat a little faster too! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 WEATHER WOMAN #5 by Tetsu Adachi Keiko is the gorgeous Weather Woman who tries to make her career hit new heights by lifting her skirt—on the air! In this hot issue, she takes the gimmick one step further when she shows how to bump and grind and make herself and the viewers sweat! Also in this issue, the scheming daughter of the network head sends poor Michiko, the weather woman she schemed to replace, to serve as Keiko's maid and spy on her to get the dirt that will end her career! This media-savvy satire was a huge hit in comics and film in Japan and the fabulously funny cult-hit movie based on it won awards at international film festivals, and made a star out of the hot, sexy Japanese actress Kei Mizutani. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 WEATHER WOMAN SIGNED & LIMITED EDITION #1 by Tetsu Adachi This special edition package features a Weather Woman comic signed by the hot, sexy Japanese actress Kei Mizutani, star of the original Weather Woman movie! The signed comic features the alternate cover to Weather Woman #1 by J. G. Jones (Black Widow, Marvel Boy). Kei Mizutani was a popular guest at this year's San Diego ComiCon International where she appeared on panels and at the world premiere of the dubbed version of the Japanese cult hit film (released by Asia Pulp Cinema). The Weather Woman comic is a funny, sexy, delightful romp through the high-pressure world of TV personalities. It's awfully hot under those TV lights, and when your ratings are what you live and die by, you need a gimmick. If you're a gorgeous Weather Woman, maybe you'll find those ratings will rise if your skirt does, too! This pack is strictly limited to 150 signed-and- numbered copies, and includes the signed comic, a second comic with the regular cover by Tetsu Adachi, a Kei Mizutani movie poster, and Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CHIRALITY BOOK 4 by Satoshi Urushihara Here it is at last: Book Four in the hit series, collecting issues #13-18! In this final installment of Satoshi Urushihara's engaging sci-fi epic, Carol, Shiori, Patty, and Vic finally manage to penetrate the computer, GAIA. With the help of some new friends, they make a last stand against their android enemies. And with the future of mankind at stake, Carol must once and for all face her arch-rival, Adam, in a final showdown€ with everything she values is at stake! Following the recent re-printings of Books One and Two, and the tremendous success of Book Three, Chirality Book Four is not to be missed! (STAR11601) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO BOOK 1 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! (STAR11503) SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 *************************** CPM Manga X IMMORAL ANGEL #12 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 CRAZYFISH/MJ-12 STAR OF THE MONTH COLOSSUS GN by Mark Andrews Winds heavy with mist, and lands shaped by times unimaginable, set the stage for Colossus, a being forged of metal... and something far, far more! From the Annie Award-winning storyboard artist of The Iron Giant, this tale of intrigue and adventure is sure to ignite the imaginations of fantasy lovers everywhere, as the intense ferocity of medieval battle engulfs the life of a wayward hero-for-hire. It's the yearning for complete humanity that drives Colossus to work, and eventually to all-out war, against the tyrannical overlords of the medieval world he calls home. Creatures of the occult and beasts of legend hamper his existence, but it's an existence through which he's committed to persevere! (STAR11648) MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $9.95 ************************ CROSSGEN COMICS THE FIRST #2 by B. Kesel, Sears, & A. Smith; colored by Mike Atiyeh When the hunt for a Sigil-Bearer turns tragic, the First decide to abandon their hunt and return to their homeworld, Elysia, while a new character with orange eyes is left behind... along with a Sigil-Bearer who vows to destroy the gods for what they have done. Once home, Seahn plots to overthrow his House, while Persha schemes to unite the two. FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #7 by Marz , McNiven, & Batt; colored by J.D. Smith As Giselle and Genevieve recover from last issue's magical battle with the Guild Masters, Darrow meets with a group of shadowy figures who intimidate even him. At their urging, he redoubles his efforts to get closer to Giselle and learn the nature of the mysterious sigil imprinted on her palm. But does Darrow's interest mean good or ill for Giselle? FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #7 by B. Kesel, B. Lai, & R. Lai; colored by Wil Quintana The sentient BitterLuck waits in Saurian space, trying to hide behind a small moon. That is until Prince Tchlusarud orders the secret surveillance on the small ship changed into an execution! Now, Roiya and the BitterLuck have to outmaneuver a squad of Saurian cutwings... Meanwhile, Zanni, JeMerik and Sam are all down on the surface of Tcharun, with Sam finally taking his shot at Loser in a long-awaited fight to the death! FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #7 by Marz, Leonardi, & K. Kesel; colored by Paul Mounts Ethan and his family mourn the loss of one of their own as a royal funeral is held. Soon after the body is laid to rest, a stranger from distant lands arrives at the Heron castle, offering his services as war adviser and taking particular interest in Ethan's sigil. As thoughts turn to revenge against the East, Ethan is forced to make a decision that could mean turning his back on his family forever. FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN #7 by B. Kesel, Middleton, & Vines; colored by Morry Hollowell Ilahn's met his match in an ambitious newcomer to Cadador, but is he charming her, or the other way around? Meanwhile, down in Akasia, Sephie discovers the cruel secret of the dye factory and finds herself its prisoner! Akasia's Minister knows what Sephie can do and wants to keep those powers in her city. And Jad, in Cadador, hears the awful news of Sephie's death... FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON COLLECTOR'S PLATE #1 A 9" porcelain plate features Shi in the Nagel style, as seen in Year of the Dragon. This piece is rimmed in 23K gold and is packaged in a handsome gift box. Plate hangers included. Each piece is numbered and signed by Shi artist and creator Billy Tucci. The perfect compliment to any Shi collection. Limited to 999 copies! (CAUT: 4) Plate $99.99 SHI: AIRBRUSH HAND-PAINTED T-SHIRT by Go Airbrush! This beautiful, up-close and personal image could only be captured with the use of an airbrush. Since each is hand done, each is a one of a kind — its own work of art! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $79.99 SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON SIGNED & NUMBERED MINI-LITHOGRAPH SET This set of five bold and colorful 8" x 10" lithographs with art taken from the Year of the Dragon series, is comic-sized and ready for the holidays. Each image is suitable for framing. Tucci's use of the Nagel-style in his last series makes this set unique and special. Signed and numbered for the collector, you won't miss this one. (CAUT: 2) Mini-lithograph $39.99 SHI: WAY OF THE WARRIOR SIGNED & NUMBERED ASHCAN #1 by Tucci & Gutierrez This issue is always in demand. Since its so hard to find, and the fans have made it known that their collections are lacking, here it is in a signed and numbered ashcan. (CAUT: 2) Ashcan $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI ZIPPO LIGHTER This shiny new collector's piece is adorned with the stunning, Nagel-style Shi from Senryaku — a collector's dream! Brushed chrome, with gift box. (CAUT: 4) Lighter $35.99 **************** CRYPTIC PRESS POP GUN WAR #1 by Farel Dalyrymple This Xeric Award-winning comic begins the story of a young inner-city child who discovers an angel's severed wings, the powers they bestow upon him, and the struggles he faces from being different. Back cover by Stephen Gilpin. b&w, 24pg $2.00 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS JACK STAFF #5 by Paul Grist A Q special, focusing on the mysterious agency responsible for investigating the unexplainable, the Question Mark Crimes. With Q agents Helen Morgan dead and Harry Crane quitting, the agency is looking for new recruits to wear green trench coats. But once you've worn The Green, does it ever really let you go? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 DARKCHYLDE ENTERTAINMENT DREAMS OF THE DARKCHYLDE #3 by Randy Queen & Ron Adrain Salem high school has come alive with evil, and the walls of the school itself are exploding with all-new terrors for Ariel Chylde! Unable to become the dream creatures while within the nightmare itself, her only hope of survival lies in entrusting her life to a long-lost childhood friend; a friend who has seemingly returned from the dead! But can she be trusted? Lost in this nightmare world, there is no sanity, no clear-cut choices, and no one to truly believe! Ariel hade best place her faith in something fast if she ever hopes to see the morning sun again! Because evil has found her here, and has no intention of ever letting her leave its dark embrace! This issue features the debut of all-new Darkchylde villain... Kid Wicked! Cover and script by Darkchylde creator Randy Queen, beautifully illustrated by hot newcomer Ron Adrain!! Bigger, badder, sexier than ever! Believe it! FC, 32pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER SWIMSUIT SPECIAL #1 by John Kovalic It's the first Dork Tower #1 since Dork Tower #1, so it has to be special! Need some fun in the sun in the middle of December? How about a collection of Dork Tower strips that couldn't make it into the regular run of this award-winning, fan-favorite comic? From four-panel gags to full-page funnies, these are strips no fan of the Dorks should miss! Plus, full-page pin-ups by the likes of Phil Foglio, Aaron Williams, Shannon Wheeler, Jolly Blackburn, Keith Knight, Jon Hastings, Alex Robinson, J.D. Webster, and more! This is not your father's swimsuit special! 32pg $2.95 NODWICK #6 by Aaron Williams "There will be only me!" That's the cry that heralds Nodwick's head being lopped off… for the 20th time. Those pesky immortals have surfaced on the land of Nodwick, and it's up to our favorite henchman's pals to help him survive the head- harvest. Why are these sword-waving people coming after a mere henchman? Can Artex and Yeagar resist the temptation of attaining immortality themselves? Should Piffany give up the duct tape and switch to Velcro? Read Nodwick #6 for the answers to these, and many more nagging questions. b &w, 32pg $2.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY BERLIN #8 by Jason Lutes Occurring entirely over the course of one day (May 1, 1929), this new issue follows working-class mother Gudrun Braun as she joins the largely communist May Day parade. Unfortunately, the Berlin police have plans to stop the demonstration at all costs, and the resulting riots turn to violence, marking a turning point in the faltering trajectory of the Weimar Republic. Tragedy ends the first eight-issue cycle of Berlin. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERLIN SECOND PRINTING #1 by Jason Lutes After a year of being almost impossible to find, the first issue of Berlin is back in print. In what may be the most ambitious graphic novel since Maus, Berlin will ultimately be a 600-page story that will be serialized in comic book form. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 *************** DYNAMIC FORCES RISING STAR ACTION FIGURES Four characters "rise" to the occasion to battle as action figures! Patriot, Chandra, and Ravenshadow! Plus, the newest star to rise and shine… Critical Maas! From the critically acclaimed comic by J. Michael Stracynski and published by Top Cow Productions, Dynamic Forces and Palisades Marketing are proud to present the premiere line of Rising Stars Action Figures! Each figure comes with multiple points of articulation and accessories! This incredible set comes your way this winter! The heavens will part and the stars will shine! (CAUT: 2 & 4) Figure $13.99 RISING STAR RAVENSHADOW FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! This exclusive edition is one of the most limited action figures in the market today – and it's only available in Previews! Figure $13.99 DR. SEUSS' HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS LENTICULAR CARD SET This six-card lenticular set has fun with the animated Grinch and movie Grinch images. Limited to 2,500 sets, the Grinch, Cindy Lou Who and Max change from cartoon images to movie images right before your very eyes. All are 2½" x 3½" cards and commemorate an age-old classic property in all its glory… past and present. Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas Lenticular Sets make a great stocking stuffer or addition to any Grinch trading card collection. (CAUT: 4) Set (x6) $29.95 BATMAN ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 LIMITED SIGNED HC Signed by the legendary creator who brought us the Bat and the Man – Bob Kane! Dynamic Forces is proud to bring you one of the most desirable signatures of the Dark Knight Detectives first foray's into battling crime, and to be signed by the creator is truly astonishing. (CAUT: 4) HC $299.99 BATGIRL SIGNED #11 Signed by cover artist Aaron Sowd! This December, all Gothamites had better beware — especially a certain pointy-eared detective! The crazy, psycho villains that make up Batman's Rogues Gallery are taking over the Batman titles — and each one is claiming to have personally killed the Dark Knight! In this issue, Cain, the assassin who trained Batgirl, attempts to do the impossible — kill Batman — with great success! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 JLA: SEVEN CASKETS SIGNED EDITIONS Signed by painter and master storyteller Dan Brereton! The world's wickedest super-heroes? What happens when the premier heroes of the world, the greatest force for good ever known, become something evil? That's exactly what happens in JLA: Seven Caskets, a prestige format one-shot. When ghostly twins herald the coming of an ancient evil that threatens to corrupt the world, the JLA is quickly on the scene. The twins warn that a sleeping Chaos God soon will awaken, summoned by the seven evil kings who once plagued the world in a time before written history. Already, the undead kings have appeared, ravaging distant corners of the globe. But as the world's greatest super-heroes split up to stop the adversaries, they find that their vaunted unity is quickly crumbling, and they no longer seem to be able to pool their strengths and quell their petty squabbling. The rules have changed – and good may not always triumph against this twisting warping evil. It appears the only way the JLA can save the day… is to become evil themselves! Even if they save the world… who will save them from themselves? Also available with a hand-drawn "Head Sketch." (CAUT: 2) SIGNED $19.95 SKETCHED ED. $69.95 NAMES OF MAGIC SIGNED #1 Signed by cover artist-extraordinaire Mr. John Bolton! Timothy Hunter has returned. The future's greatest mage decides to accept his heritage and learn how to control his magical destiny in The Names of Magic, a five-issue Vertigo mini-series written by the amazingly talented Dylan Horrocks (Hicksville) with art by Vertigo favorite Richard Chase (Doom Patrol, Preacher: The Story of You Know Who) and painted covers by John Bolton (Gifts of the Night), who co-created Tim with The Sandman's Neil Gaiman for The Book of Magic. Finding his way to a park in London, Tim attempts to summon the Trenchcoat Brigade (John Constantine, The Phantom Stranger, Dr. Occult, and Mr. E) – but instead finds himself fighting for his life against a host of equally perilous new friends and foes. He is soon joined by the mysterious new character known as The Walker, while simultaneously under attack from both renegade Faeries and a high-tech cabal known as the Lotus Eaters. With only The Walker as an ally, Tim must try to find his way to the White Tower, where he can finally learn to control his powers, while finding his true name and heritage. The Names of Magic serves as an ideal starting point for new readers, yet will appeal to fans of The Books of Magic series and to anyone who appreciates high fantasy in the vein of The Earthsea Trilogy, the Harry Potter books and The Chrestomanci series. The Names of Magic sets the stage for a new ongoing series featuring Tim in 2001. (CAUT: 2) SC $24.95 DANGER GIRL: KAMIKAZE! #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Tommy Yune and co-creator J. Scott Campbell! A new evil lurks in the depths of East Asia, taking Abbey, Val, and Sydney from the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong to the ancient jungle ruins of the Angkor Empire. Right on the heels of the gripping conclusion to their mission against Hammer, the Danger Girls must face a shadowy new nemesis known only as the Kama Syndicate in Danger Girl: Kanikaze! – a new two-issue cliffhanger mini-series written and penciled in a striking manga style by Speed Racer's Tommy Yune and slickly inked by Gen 13's Vince Russel! After losing the trail of an infamous arms dealer, the Danger Girls send Valerie after a lead in Kowloon, relying on her computer-hacking skills to recover nuclear secrets stolen from the former Soviet Union. However, a beautiful – and mysterious – new Chinese operative enters the scene and all hell breaks loose! What was supposed to be a simple search and retrieval mission turns into an explosive firefight over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbor. But the adventure doesn't end there – the Danger Girls unearth a terrifying discovery dating back to World War II. What had long been thought lost with the defeat of the Japanese Axis threatens to resurface and terrorize the world once again! (CAUT: 2) Signed $29.95 JLA #50 SIGNED Signed by writer Mark Waid! The world's greatest super-heroes have faced everything from alien invasions to an ancient universe devouring weapon of destruction. But can they face a League divided – torn in conflict over the decision of having to boot one of their members off the team? The surprising tension grows now that half the team has voted Batman from the JLA, while the other half seems to be willing to forgive the Dark Knight for his sins. Will the League emerge from this setback stronger – or will it dissolve into a team of distrust? Meanwhile, a flurry of mysterious activity in the Watchtower heralds the arrival of a threat that will plague the Leaguers greatly in months to come! (CAUT: 2) SC $19.99 STAR TREK SPECIAL #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Gordon Purcell! The first-ever Star Trek Special #1 from Wildstorm is a prestige format one-shot presenting an exemplary array of Star Trek tales by a wide variety of creative talents, featuring all of the most popular characters from the four televised Star Trek programs! In "A Rolling Stone Gathers No Nanoprobes," Star Trek novelists Andy Mangels and Mike Martin and artist Paul Neary (JLA) look at what happens when the Borg try to assimilate a new life form – that may not exist – on a mining planet populated mostly by Horta. Ben Raab (Gen 13) and John Lucas (Starman) team up on "When the Stars Come A' Calling," a look at the events that drove young writer Benny Russel to science-fiction for a career. Ian Edginton (X- Force) and Carlos Mota (Union) tell a heart-wrenching story about James T. Kirk's chance encounter with his nephew Peter. Star Trek novelist Jeff Lang pairs with Eisner-winner Steve Lieber (Whiteout: Melt) for a last goodbye to a beloved character in "The Wake." Science-fiction novelist Christopher Hinz (The Paratwa) joins Tommy Lee Edwards (Disavowed) on "The Legacy of Eleanor Dain," the strange tale behind a popular, lost artist. Former Vertigo editor Stuart Moore (Zendra) and Gordon Purcell (Robin) team up for "Exercises in Futility," a Voyager story in which Seven of Nine puts everything she has into figuring out a faster way home. (CAUT: 2) SC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 SIGNED Signed by creator/writer/artist and comic great Will Eisner! The first-ever full-color hardcover edition of Will Eisner's The Spirit reprints the earliest weekly comics featuring lawman Denny Colt, from his debut on June 2, 1940 through the end of that year. HC, 240pg, FC $99.95 **************** DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ULTIMATE X-MEN: ALTERNATE COVER #1 Featuring the Ultimate DF Exclusive Alternate cover by artist Adam Kubert! Ultimate X-Men goes where no X-Men have gone before! With Mark Millar writing and Adam Kubert penciling, this incarnation of the X-Men is destined to be one of the most popular ever! And DF was fortunate enough to have Top Ten artist Adam Kubert create an "Ultimate" cover. Also available signed by writer Mark Millar and penciler Adam Kubert and inker Art Thibert. A Concept Sketch Edition is also available, as well as a Signed Deluxe Concept Sketch Edition with a hand-drawn "head sketch" by Art Thibert. (CAUT: 2) REGULAR $6.95 SIGNED $39.99 CONCEPT SKETCH $10.00 DLX. CONCEPT SKETCH $69.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS STARTER SET What happens when you combine the launch of the Ultimate X-Men with Christmas? When Dynamic Forces is around, an X- citing and unprecedented package of epic proportions! This starter package features five incredible random DF Exclusive Marvel Alternate covers! Some of the DF covers will also have gold enhancements or really cool "Concept Sketch" covers! (CAUT: 2) Set (x5) $16.95 WOLVERINE FUTURE FANTASY LITHOGRAPH The Ultimate Wolverine Litho is being offered again this month with art by Adam Kubert – just in time for the launch of Ultimate X-Men #1! Also available in a Signed Edition by Adam Kubert and colorist Richard Isanove. REGULAR–Lithograph $19.95 SIGNED–Lithograph $49.95 (CAUT: 2) X-MEN "WIZARD WORLD" T-SHIRT If you couldn't make it to Wizard World this past August, then you missed out on one of the coolest offers at the convention! Dynamic Forces worked in conjunction with Wizard World and Marvel to present the X-Men T-shirt! And not just any X-Men T-shirt, but the X-Men T-shirt featuring artwork by artist-extraordinaire Art Adams! If you missed the show, don't miss out on your chance to have a piece of memorabilia from the show! Wear it with pride! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 XXL $21.95 UNIVERSE X SPECIAL: CAP DYNAMIC FORCES ALTERNATE COVER Featuring a Dynamic Forces exclusive alternate cover as painted by award-winning painter Alex Ross and artist Tom Yeates! A Universe X Special tale featuring everyone's favorite star spangled hero… Captain America! Also available signed by Alex Ross, writer Jim Krueger, and artist Tom Yeates and as a Concept Cover edition featuring the original unpainted edition of the cover! The Deluxe edition with the Concept Sketch cover is signed by all three creators and also features an extremely limited "head" sketch of Cap on each cover! (CAUT: 2) REGULAR $6.95 SIGNED $39.99 CONCEPT SKETCH $10.00 DLX. CONCEPT SKETCH (CAUT: 4) $89.99 DREAMS OF THE DARKCHYLDE #1 CHROME INCENTIVE COVER This incentive cover edition is nearly impossible to get, but is now available through this special offer! Comci SRP: $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DREAMS OF THE DARKCHYLDE PREVIEW BOOK This is the special preview book that Dynamic Forces had available at Wizard World this year! If you missed this fantastic show, here is your opportunity to get this extremely limited preview book. Less than half are left, so don't miss out. Book $5.00 DYNAMIC FORCES ALIENS/PREDATOR/WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS #1 FOIL EDITION The first issue of this hot new mini-series, and DF has the exclusive enhanced Foil Cover! Also available signed by writer David Quinn and artist Mel Rubi! (CAUT: 2) REG. $12.95 SIGNED $29.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE BUFFY #21: LUCKY 21 EUROPEAN RUBY RED COVER Dynamic Forces has done it again! This incredible alternate cover with the ruby red foil was used in a European promotion that rocked! And now DF is bringing a few of these back to the U.S. for Buffy fans to enjoy! And with the price of "Ruby Red" editions skyrocketing through the roof, DF is bringing these hard-to-find books back at a very cool price! FC $14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ANGEL #7: LUCKY 7 EUROPEAN RUBY RED COVER This incredible alternate cover by Christian Zanier with ruby red foil was used in a European promotion with Buffy #21! And to make this an even better offer, this cover connects to the Buffy #21 cover! FC $14.95 FATHOM #12 LIMITED HOLOFOIL COVER Alternate cover drawn by creator/writer/artist Mike Turner! This is the hard-to-get incentive edition! And DF has them available to fans and retailers alike through this special offer! Also available signed by Mike Turner! REG. $16.95 SIGNED (CAUT: 2) $29.95 STAR TREK BONES PLAQUE DeForrest Kelley played one of the most memorable characters in the Star Trek mythos. Dynamic Forces was very fortunate to be able to acquire a very limited number of his signed plaques through the Score Board, Inc. All signed plaques are with a certificate from Score Board, Inc. Plaque $399.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE JAY & SILENT BOB ALTERNATE COVER TP Drawn by artist-extraordinaire Jae Lee! This is the fully collected trade paperback of the misadventures of this dynamic and offbeat duo, with an exclusive alternate cover by Jae Lee for Dynamic Forces! (CAUT: 2) FC $16.95 O/A CREATORS UNIVERSE CARDS The first appearance of some of comics' favorite characters by some of the hottest creators in the industry! Frank Miller's Dwight and Ava from Sin City, Dan Brereton's Nocturnals', Art Adams' Monkey Man & O'Brien, Jae Lee's Hellshock, Adam Kubert, Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, Dan Jurgens, Joe Jusko, and many more creators and their characters! Box $PI ********************* LADY DEATH 23K GOLD CARD Lady Death is Chaos! Comics' most popular character, and Dynamic Forces is proud to present her in gold… a 23k gold embossed card to be exact! This card is beautifully presented in its own very special package which includes a Certificate of Authenticity. This card is offered at a one-time introductory price of $19.99 — future offerings of this card will be at the suggested retail price of $29.99. A perfect holiday gift for that special fiend! (CAUT: 2) Card $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH LUNCHBOX An all-metal lunchbox featuring Lady Death that's perfect as a display, carrying case, supplies holder, or just to hold your lunch. Approximate size is 6 5/8" H x 7 15/16" L x 3 7/8" W. Weighs approximately 15.5 oz. (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $14.95 O/A LADY DEATH WALL SCROLL This beautiful wall scroll, placed in between two rolling rods, measures approximately 18" x 36", and is an asset to any collection. Printed on a polyester cloth material. (CAUT: 4) FC $19.95 ***************** INSANE CLOWN POSSE WALL SCROLL Be the "King of Cool" with this 29" x 40" wall scroll featuring the Insane Clown Posse in all their terroristic glory! It's cool! It's hot! It's a must-have for all jugalos! And it's only available from Dynamic Forces and Palisades Marketing! FC $19.99 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EDDIE CAMPBELL'S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUME 10: KING BACCHUS by Eddie Campbell The final Bacchus story arc. It's dark and horrible as Bacchus is locked away in a British jail. Here, he meets an assortment of zany characters including Transom and Mullion, the Acolyte, the man who invented the arse-mint and the man who urinated on Elvis' grave. In this mirco-cosmic society, "civilization" unravels at an alarming rate. b&w, 128pg $13.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS MURDER ME DEAD #3 Two weeks of romantic bliss come crashing down around their ears when Steven and Tara return from Mexico to a strange and hostile world… Tara gets put on the hot seat, and Steven resorts to violence to save her with a mad assault on the Kroft mansion. Will it work? Will Steven end up killing old lady Kroft? Will he make things worse? Or will he have to throw the biggest, most earth-shattering New Year's Eve bash the city has ever seen? Also, the first of Tara's terrible secrets is revealed! Trouble awaits the young lovers in this third installment from the Eisner-winning creator of Stray Bullets! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (3 of 8) $2.95 ENDLESS HORIZONS STARK RAVEN #4 Immediately following a near fatal battle with Scorpion in issue #3, Stark Raven is attacked by a Deathshadow, a technologically advanced, perhaps unbeatable soul-washed ninja. The Deathshadow's mission is simple: eliminate Stark Raven. And, the Deathshadows have never failed before. Meanwhile, Corbetta delves deeper into the mysterious vigilante actions of former N.E.S.T. commander, Bart Barringer, in his quest to locate the Judges of Death. The clues lead to an unexpected long-awaited encounter between Stark Raven, Cobretta, and Stingrayzor. FC, 43pg $2.95 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS TOMB RAIDER PRELUDE ORIGINAL EXCLUSIVE Lara Croft, star of the top-selling Tomb Raider video game and comic series, is waiting for you in a new, original comic book with a new story by series writer Dan Jurgens, thrilling artwork by Mark Pajarillo, and a picturesque cover by David Finch! Limited to 11,000 copies! Comic $6.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A X-MEN MOVIE ACTION FIGURES: LADIES OF X-MEN SET Enjoy a four-way fling with the ladies of X-Men in this set of the all-new X-Men: The Movie action figures. These 6" articulated action figures are cast in dynamic poses and feature incredible detail. This set of four includes the super-sexy Mystique and Storm figures, plus the short-packed Rogue and Jean Grey! Each figure individually carded and packed in a cardboard container. Set (x4) $49.95 ******************* EXHIBIT A PRESS SUPERNATURAL LAW #29 by Batton Lash In this banner issue, attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd represent a young boy who is the only one who can control an incredible monster that's gone on a rampage in New York. With all the property damaged and injuries sustained, can lawsuits be far behind? Special guest cover artist Marie Severin! b&w, 24pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SONOFAWITCH & OTHER TALES OF SUPERNATURAL LAW TP by Batton Lash "Sonaofawitch," the acclaimed three-issue story arc from Wolff & Byrd, Counselors of the Macabre #18-20, is finally collected into trade paperback format, along with issues #17, #21, and #22, plus Mavis #1. In these stories, attorneys Alanna Wolff and Jeff Byrd handle cases for a young man accused of "hexual harassment," a Japanese high priest entangled with a Japanese monster, a nice guy whose soul is stuck inside a demon, and an assortment of other supernaturally afflicted clients. Meanwhile, "World's Greatest Secretary" Mavis has her hands full with a scary personal life! Introduction by Neil Gaiman. SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 **************** EXTREME IMAGES VANNA LACE PLATES SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x2) $19.95 MAXIMUM ART CHRISTMAS GIFT SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set $49.95 CARRALERO & HUERTA PORTFOLIO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Portfolio, 8x11, FC $24.95 JULIE STRAIN MAXIMUM EXTREME LITHOGRAPH SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3) $49.95 GLORI-ANN GILBERT CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x12) $14.95 FALSE IDOL 7 GUYS OF JUSTICE # 5 by Brian Joines & Joshua C. Rowe The battle against Bad Art concludes this issue! Reeling from the shocking ending of the last issue, the team takes to the streets, looking for clues that could lead them to the Bad Art's whereabouts. Witness the undercover "skills" of Lord Talon! See the clinging desperation of the newest cast member, Matt Mason: Dogsitter! Notice that the two unnecessary subplots introduced in the last issue remain untouched this issue! And when all is said and done… will somebody quit the 7 Guys? Pick up this issue and find out! b&w, 30pg $2.00 FANBOY COMICS SIDEKICKS COLLECTOR'S 3-PACK by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa This special set collects issues #1-3 of the comic series Sidekicks, the sleeper hit, teen manga series that took the U.S. comic world by surprise this past year. Written by J. Torres (Alison Dare, Copybook Tales, Monster Fighters, Inc.) and drawn by newcomer manga sensation Takeshi Miyazawa, Sidekicks has become one of the most critically acclaimed comic books of 2000! Sidekicks 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 a bunch of gifted teens get into? You just won't believe it. But don't forget about the super-powered instructors! Now get all three issues collected here in this specially priced, bagged three-pack. This series is sure to appeal to the fans of Teen Titans, Gen 13, and Generation X. Combining J. Torres' strong sense of characterization and dialogue with the breathtaking manga art of Takeshi Miyazawa, Sidekicks should appeal to comic and manga fans alike. This three-pack is also available as a Holiday Edition. Comes with an original Sidekicks "Seasons Greeting 2000" holiday card signed by series creators J. Torres and Takeshi Miyazawa. This card features an original winter themed piece of artwork by Miyazawa that will only be made available to fans in this set. Not to be missed! REGULAR–3-Pack $7.50 HOLIDAY ED.–3-Pack $10.00 SIDEKICKS OFFICIAL T-SHIRT This first-ever T-shirt from the comic Sidekicks, the sleeper hit, teen manga series that took the U.S. comic world by surprise this past year. A beautiful two-sided 100% cotton heavyweight T-shirt featuring full-color artwork by Sidekick's artist Takeshi Miyazawa. The front of the shirt bears the logo of Shuster Academy, the high school the super-powered students in Sidekicks attend to learn how to use their powers. The back features an original piece of Sidekicks artwork illustrated by Takeshi Miyazawa done originally for this shirt of Sidekicks main character Terry Highland, all screen-printed in full color on a white T-shirt. Show your Sidekicks school spirit by sporting the hottest T-shirt to come along this winter! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 NINJA NUISANCE T-SHIRT Now, this second T-shirt printed from Andi Watson's line of Kurosawa inspired artwork! A beautiful 100% cotton heavyweight T-shirt featuring full-color artwork by Andi Watson, creator of Skeleton Key, Geisha, and Breakfast After Noon! Features an original piece of Andi's art screen-printed in full color on a white T-shirt. Inspired by the movies of Akira Kurosawa, this beautiful image of feudal Japanese warriors has come to be affectionately known as Ninja Nuisance. This shirt is Andi's second in the series of new Fanboy T-shirts designed by American comic creators. (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 FANTAGRAPHICS ANGRY YOUTH COMIX #1 by Johnny Ryan The 2000 Ignatz nominee for "Best Mini-Comic" is now an ongoing quarterly series from Fantagraphics! Find out why Johnny Ryan (contributor to Nickelodeon Magazine, Measles, Goody Good Comics, LCD, and Zero Zero) is the most talked-about humor cartoonist since Ivan Brunetti! Find out why in this first issue, featuring the full-length "Whorehouse of Dr. Moreau," in which Ryan's resident loser, the pizza-faced Loady McGee, is forced to get a job and decides to open up a whorehouse in his pal Sinus O'Gynus's pad. Sinus isn't too happy about it, especially when he finds out what happened to his pets! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLACK HOLE #8 by Charles Burns Don't let the cover fool you – this eigth issue in the incomparable series from the dark pen of Charles Burns, is the "sex" issue. Adolescence explodes into adulthood in the latest two chapters. In "Lizard Queen," Keith and Eliza kill some time on a warm spring night by getting high at the dump she lives in with a couple of amateur drug dealers. Keith loses his virginity when they make the beast-with-two-backs (and one tail). The second story, "I'm sorry," follows Chris and her boyfriend Rob while they've been "visiting" at her campsite in the woods. Rob leaves, promising to return after dinner. While walking in the woods, his path is blocked by the mysterious monster we've seen lurking in the background a few times before. Then he clubs Rob to death with an iron pipe. As his life is slipping away, the tiny mouth on Rob's neck speaks – revealing more mystery. If you like that tingly feeling you get just after twilight, Black Hole is for you! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $4.50 BLACK HOLE #1 NEW PRINTING by Charles Burns The first issue in the series that has been creeping everyone out is back in print! Black Hole is Burns' first novel-length work and has been racking up awards before it's even complete. Burns is the master horrorist in comics, utilizing themes of disease, disfigurement, fear, and the psychosexual world of adolescence in this story of a small Northwestern town ravaged by a sexually transmitted plague affecting only teenagers. Black Hole also features the most amazingly detailed and slick artwork of Burns' incredible career, with equally impressive production values. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $4.50 COMICS JOURNAL #230 In December, The Comics Journal presents a triumvirate of creators not usually mentioned in the same breath: famed Tomb of Dracula artist Gene Colan, World War 3 Illustrated editor/writer/artist Seth Tobocman and ABC Comics writer/creator Alan Moore! In a feature-length interview, Colan covers his career with Larry Rodman; Tobocman waxes revolutionary with Kent Worcester; and, in a brief chat, Moore discusses the ABC books, and how comics can be fun after all. Also, a crack staff of TCJ reviewers take on the ABC books in a critical roundup of the entire line. All this, plus the first half of our Y2K roundup, is yours in Comics Journal #230. MATURE READERS Magazine, 20pg $5.95 FRANK #4 by Jim Woodring The curiously intense adventures of the intensely curious Frank continue in Act II of the "Frank's High Horse" story. The hair on your neck will stand up as you follow Frank on his appalling descent into madness, cruelty, and betrayal. As if that weren't enough, Frank #4 also contains a new color story that defies any sort of description or analysis. Plus, the usual mind- swallowing pictures and dire, oblique poesy! b&w, 32pg $3.95 HATE ANNUAL #1 by Peter Bagge You may not have seen a lot of new comics work by Peter Bagge this past year, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been drawing up a storm... as this all-original all-color Christmas present to all his fans proves. First off, there's a brand-new Buddy and Lisa yarn picking right up from Hate #30. Then, there's an eight-page story featuring a new Bagge character, "Lovey." Add in a whole slew of "comics journalism" pieces done for Suck.com and presented in print here for the very first time — on such subjects as the Infomercial Oscars, hopeless presidential hopeful Alan Keyes, and the Seattle Experience Music Project, all skewered with Bagge's trademark wit – plus such odds and ends as a three-page "Matrix" story, and you've got over 40 pages of never-before-printed, full-color Bagge for a great price! MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $3.95 LUBA'S COMICS & STORIES #2 by Gilbert Hernandez In the second installment of the offshoot-series Luba's Comics And Stories, Gilbert Hernandez continues his almost endless supply of luscious stories and is sure to garner as much acclaim as the first issue. While Luba follows the ongoing tales of Luba in America, this comic follows Luba's many sexy and popular friends and relatives. In issue two, Pipo and Luba's sister Fritz enjoy a holiday in an exotic foreign country taking on men, romance, men, culture, men, danger, and oh, yeah – men, men, men! Prudes and the faint-of-heart beware – this is Beto's sexiest since Birdland! Also, Pipo's son Sergio and the enigmatic Fortunato make appearances. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (Note Price) $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PALESTINE BOOK ONE: A NATION OCCUPIED by Joe Sacco A first-person narrative of Joe Sacco's travels in the mid-East, Palestine sets new standards for the use of a comic book as a documentary medium. This book reprints the entirety of Palestine #1-5 in a larger format, with a cover by Sacco especially for this volume. Through encounters with policemen, soldiers, terrorists, and civilian victims — and it's often hard to tell who is who — Sacco has succeeded in depicting the harsh realities of a land torn apart by both modern and ancient conflicts. A landmark comic book, Palestine is notable not only for its depth of research and sensitivity in handling a delicate subject, but also for its dynamic layouts and bold narrative. (STAR01354) MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 128pg $16.95 **************** PENNY CENTURY CURRENT PRINTING #2 by Jaime Hernandez Back in print! Everyone wants this comic! The scariest comic you've read since Ghost Stories #1! Take a ride with Maggie down the horror highway – into doom! (the doom of Maggie's imagination, that is). Then step right up to witness the incredible growing woman – Izzy – as she experiences an unfortunate anxiety-side-effect upon the release of her tell-all book about Hopey. And of course Penny is everywhere! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 READING THE FUNNIES by Donald Phelps The comic strip has been a staple of American newspapers for nearly a century. It is a creation unique to cultural life and, in addition to entertainment, has commented on the way we see and view ourselves. From its "high culture" influence on Pop Art to its "low culture" appeal to children of all ages, the comic strip has had a lasting hold on the imaginations of generations. Noted writer Donald Phelps provides essays on popular classics , such as Chester Gould's Dick Tracy, E.C. Segar's Thimble Theatre (which produced Popeye), and Frank King's Gasoline Alley. His keen eye discerns the sublime qualities of this most American art form with wit and refreshing candor. Reading The Funnies offers an elegant and eloquent look into this fascinating slice of American popular culture. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #10 (Oct99) TPB, 7x9, 300pg $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CHARLES BURNS' LIBRARY VOLUME 1: EL BORBAH HC by Charles Burns The first volume of the Charles Burns' Library, this hardcover collection of short stories features the peculiar and disturbing wrestler/super-hero "El Borbah." Totally redesigned from its original and long out-of-print 1988 softcover Pantheon edition (now a prized collectors item), this Fantagraphics edition features not only a new cover and endpapers, but also several pages of new illustrations reprinted from Burns' sketchbooks, as well as covers and other illustrations from foreign editions of Burns' oeuvre that were left out of the 1988 edition. It's a must-have! (STAR10476) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 96pg $24.95 BIG BABY HC by Charles Burns Burns' hugely popular "Big Baby" stories collected in one deluxe volume! 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 more. In the same format as our first Burns' Library volume "El Borbah," this Big Baby collection is a masterpiece of modern horror, reminiscent of EC Comics but with an underground twist, all rendered with Burns' inimitable and Harvey Award- winning style. (STAR10721) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 96pg $24.95 ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMICS JOURNAL #177 If any short list of the 20th century's greatest comics doesn't include the powerhouse EC Comics line, then throw away that list! The Journal celebrates some of the best comics ever made, as overwhelming today in their popular reprint editions as they were when they changed the face of the industry, in a special EC issue. This special issue of the Journal includes interviews with master craftsmen Al Feldstein, George Evans, and Will Elder. Special features include the last interview with comics and pop culture legend William Gaines and a fascinating investigation into the origins of MAD Magazine's iconic cover boy, Alfred E. Neuman! The cover by prominent illustrator William Stout will bring the images and art styles of Feldstein, Evans, and Elder into bold, striking relief. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg $5.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH SAFE AREA GORAZDE by Joe Sacco "Harrowing and bleakly humorous, Sacco's account of life during the Balkan conflict is a timeless portrait of ordinary people caught in desperate circumstances. It's also a work of genius in an unlikely genre: journalism in comic book form." – Utne Reader. Praised by The New York Times, Brill's Content and Publisher's Weekly, Gorazde is the long-awaited and highly sought after 240-page look at war in the former Yugoslavia. Sacco spent five months in Bosnia in 1996, immersing himself in the human side of life during wartime, researching stories that are rarely found in conventional news coverage. The book focuses on the Muslim-held enclave of Gorazde, which was besieged by Bosnian Serbs during the war. Sacco lived for a month in Gorazde, entering before the Muslims trapped inside had access to the outside world, electricity or running water. Gorazde is Sacco's magnum opus and with it he is poised too become one of America's most noted journalists. The book features an introduction by Christopher Hitchens, political columnist for The Nation and Vanity Fair. (STAR11624) MATURE READERS HC, b&w, 7 x10, 240pg $28.95 ****************** EROS COMICS DEMENTIA'S BIZARRE BONDAGE #3 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 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY PIN-UP COLLECTION CURRENT PRINTING by Rebecca SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL TP, 64pg $9.95 PLEASURE BOUND #6 by Pretorious SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 24pg $2.95 SMALL FAVORS #1 by Paul Tobin & Colleen Coover 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 TART TP by Howie Dard SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL TP, 96pg, PC $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EROS GN 4: TWO HOT GIRLS ON A HOT SUMMER NIGHT by Art Wetherell SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08148) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL GN, 82pg $12.95 **************** YOUNG WITCHES IV: ENTERNAL DREAM #3 by F. Solano Lopez & Pol SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 24pg $3.50 Eros MangErotica SUPER TABOO EXTREME #1 by Wolf Ogami SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 CO-ED SEXXTASY #13 by Makoto Fujisaki SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 32pg, b&w (Note Price) $3.50 VOICE OF SUBMISSION GEHENNA #3 by Mashumaro Juubaori 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 HOT TAILS #3 CURRENT PRINTING by Toshiki Yui 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 STAR OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN 5: SUPER TABOO VOLUME 1 by Wolf Ogami SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08229) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 144pg $19.95 ***************** FELIX COMICS FELIX THE CAT TRUE CRIME STORIES #1 Join Felix and the gang as they go "Film Noir" in an all-new book of mystery and suspense. In "Ham Sandwich Heist" you'll meet "Felix T. Cat" a no-nonsense Private Eye, on the trail of the dirty lowdown thug who stole all of Kitty's valuables! It's a story even Humphrey Bogart would love! Then, help Felix find the clues, to solve a couple of great who-done-its! Cool puzzles, pin-ups, and your great fan mail, make this a must-have book you won't want to miss! b&w, 32pg $2.50 FUNK-O-TRON, LLC BATTLE POPE POSTER #1 by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore Masterfully drawn and colored by Battle Pope illustrator extraordinaire Tony Moore, and based on layout's by BP creator Robert Kirkman, this poster would be a fine addition to any wall. Shipping just in time for Christmas! MATURE AUDIENCES FC, 24x36 $6.95 BATTLE POPE 4-PACK by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore If you missed out on Battle Pope the first time around, here's your chance to find out what everyone was talking about. 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, 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. Don't be left in the dark this time! MATURE READERS 4-Pack, b&w, 32 pgs $10.95 BATTLE POPE T-SHIRT Watch the chicks line up around the block when you wear this dandy shirt! Make a statement! Impress your friends! Make your mother proud! Where the shirt that was all the rage at Wizard World Chicago! Perfect for last-minute stocking stuffers. L-XL $14.50 GEARBOX PRESS CREED: APPLE TREE #1 The origin of CreeD revealed for the very first time in this issue! Flashing back to the early years of the life of Mark Farley, an 8-year-old boy traumatized by the loss of his father and the death of his mother. Mark seeks solace in the wilderness around his country hometown. Under a decrepit appletree, among the company of empty ears, the first breath of new creation is invented. The first of several books cataloging the events that shattered a reality and created a dream in the earliest years of a young boy's life. b&w, 24pg $2.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING EC Comics CRIME PATROL ANNUAL #2 This volume includes Crime Patrol #6-10 complete with covers. FC $13.50 CRIME PATROL PACK Get all 10 of the individual issues of this classic "Pre-Trend" EC title that evolved into Tales From The Crypt and featured the first appearance of the Crypt-Keeper! Set (x10) $25.00 WAR AGAINST CRIME #11 The February 1950 issue is the last issue of War Against Crime, but now begins the EC horror! This issue features "The Mummy's Curse" by Al Feldstein, "A Bed of Murder" by sci-fi star Harry Harrison, "Demons of Death" by George Roussos, and "Madman" by Johnny Craig. Cover by Johnny Craig. FC $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CRIME PATROL ANNUAL #1 This volume includes Crime Patrol #1-5 complete with covers. Get this edition and the new Crime Patrol Annual #2 offered for the first time this month and you'll have the complete series in two trade paperback size packages! FC $13.50 ******************* Guidebooks & Reference Works STARS OF THE MONTH HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 3RD EDITION Presented in a new, larger 8½" x 11" format and 920+ pages, this book is the definitive visual guide and checklist for character toys! This edition includes more than 10,000 photos, more than 360 unique categories, and more than 220 different types of items! It's all in Hake's Price Guide To Character Toys! Toy Story, Uncle Scrooge, Pokémon, Small Soldiers, Super-hero Resins, Batman, Muhammad Ali, Disneyana, Superman, Spider-Man, Roy Rogers, Buck Rogers, KISS, Mickey Mouse, The Lone Ranger, Puppet Master, Elvis, The Phantom, X-Men, Charlie Chaplin, The Cisco Kid, Donald Duck, Captain Marvel, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody, Planet of the Apes, MAD, Hopalong Cassidy, Captain America, toy guns and more! (STAR11611) SC, 8½x11 $35.00 TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION HC Tales of Terror! is a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook and more! Every EC cover is reproduced in full color! See the work of creators like Wally Wood, Al Feldstein, Al Williamson, Harvey Kurtzman, Graham Ingels, Bernie Krigstein, and others! Encounter the other events that shaped the comics world for decades to come! This hardcover edition is in The Complete EC Library format! Co-published by Gemstone Publishing and Fantagraphics Books. (STAR11041) HC $39.95 OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 30 SCI-FI SC The 30th anniversary edition of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide celebrates the 50th anniversary of EC's highly influential "New Trend" line of comics. This edition also features an index of every article that has appeared in the previous 29 editions. (STAR10876) SC $22.00 *********************** Carl Barks Library STAR OF THE MONTH CARL BARK'S LIBRARY SETS Like the deluxe EC Library sets, these sets reprint the classic Disney stories by Carl Barks in a deluxe, hard-bound, oversized format. Shot from the original art and presented in crystal clear black-and-white7 (with covers in color), these volumes collect the works of one of the most beloved comic artists ever. Each set is slip-cased. Set I features Donald Duck stories #9-233, Set II features Donald Duck stories #238-422 and #26-138 (new numbering), and Set III reprints Uncle Scrooge #1-20. SET I (STAR02002) $120.00 SET II (STAR02527) $120.00 SET III (STAR02003) $120.00 *********************** Photo-Journal Guides STAR OF THE MONTH PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO COMICS VOLUME II: 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 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! (STAR00177) HC $75.00 ************************* HAND OF DOOM PUBLICATIONS PETER PAN & THE WARLORDS OF OZ VOLUME 2 #1 by Robert Hand & Bret Blevins Contains three issues of the original Peter Pan series. Also includes the horror/western Shades of Gray and a previously unreleased Thor story! Includes a 12-page gallery of other odd jobs. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 64pg $5.25 HAMMER OF THOR VOLUME 2 #1 by Robert Hand & Scotty Babbitt On a fishing expedition gone awry, a group of Vikings run into English Crusaders returning from the Middle East, which leads to a battle between the God of Thunder Thor and Jesus Christ! NOTE: Not available in Gremany. FC $3.00 HARRIS COMICS VAMPI #5 by Conway & Lau The mystery is revealed! At last the secret behind Vampi's mission is uncovered in Dark Angel Rising Part 2. What possible power could the ladder have to send Vampi on her blood-soaked quest? The answer lies with the deadly Archangel! There are two covers available or this issue. The Regular edition cover done by Kevin Lau. Also available is a Deluxe edition with the cover done by Mike Weiringo and Rob Stull that is limited to only 1,500 copies! REG.—FC, 32pg $2.95 DLX.—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPI LIMITED CHROME EDITION #2 by Conway & Lau Following her explosive debut, Vampi descends further into the heart of darkness in Vampi #2. Featuring a new chrome cover by Kevin Lau! Limited to only 2,000 copies! FC, 32pg $14.95 VAMPI POSTER V2K1 A stunning new Vampi poster by Kevin Lau. This high-quality 22" x 34" poster is a must-have for any Vampi fan. Shipped in a protective poly-tube. Poster, 22x34 $6.95 VAMPI #1-3 SIGNED & NUMBERED SET by Conway & Lau This signed and numbered set includes the hard-to-find Vampi #1 Limited Kevin Lau Edition! This set contains first three issues of the hot new sold-out series signed by Kevin Lau and includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500! (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $49.95 VAMPI DARK ANGEL RISING PLATINUM LEATHER LIMITED ASHCAN by Conway & Lau This limited-edition ashcan features a leather cover and is enhanced with platinum foil! Limited to 150 copies! b&w, 16pg $14.95 VAMPRIELLA #21 & #22 LIMITED EDITION SET by Conway & Lau This set includes both limited-edition alternate photo covers of Julie Strain for Vampriella #21 and #22. Written by David Conway with artwork by Louis Small Jr. Each edition is limited to only 1,500. Set (x2) $19.95 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE REFLECTIONS BY AZPIRI HC A collection of stories from Alfonzo Azpiri, the artist who brought us the Lorna Mouse Club, Lorna and her Robot, Leviathan, and Wet Dreams. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, FC $14.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING METABARONS #11 by Alexandro Jodorowsky Steelhead has defeated the vampires that were threatening the Empire and eliminated Don Nicanor de Rokha, the only ambassador opposed to his receiving the Medallion of Hign Nobility. Steelhead is now back at the Imperial Palace, about to receive the medal he cherished. A dissenting voice is raised, that of Doña Vicenta, who accuses the cruel and immoral Metabaron of killing her father, exterminating millions of Dyukkas, and vaporizing a 250,000-year-old Halerce tree. She casts her vote against the decoration, and intends to commit suicide immediately afterwards, depriving Steelhead of his award forever. Her words sting Steelhead to the bone. Most importantly Doña Vicenta predicts the end of the Clan, for as a machine without a human brain, he will never know true love. FC (11 of 16) $2.95 WHITE LAMA #5: OPEN HAND, CLOSED FIST HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky On the hill overlooking the village, Marpa concentrates and awakens the spirit of the Great Lama within him. He is now strong enough to avenge his family. He projects the image of a giant red scorpion that materializes and destroys the village. But Atma wants absolute revenge and compels Marpa to abide by his oath. An earthquake engulfs last remains of the village. His mother revenged, becomes mad. As for Marpa, he is so disgusted with the crimes he had to commit to obey his mother, he decrees that he is no longer suited to live among his fellow men. He goes into exile in the snowy mountains and lies in the ice waiting for death to overtake him. HC, 48pg, FC (5 of 6) $14.95 ICE WORLD PRESS THEATRE OF THE MEEK #1 by Robyn Chapman Theatre of the Meek is a 32-page collection of honest, unabashedly, emotional, short stories. Themes of adolescence, love, and memory are explored through the perspectives of a timid girl, an adorable bunny, and a suicidal clown. This debut work was the recipient of a Xeric Grant! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ILLUSTRATED STUDIO SEPULCHER: QUEEN OF THE DEAD #3 by Paresi, Wishinsky, & Woron All hell breaks loose in this issue, as the terrible Mologathuu cosmic servant of Lord Dargoth raises the dead Trinity out of their graves. Hordes of living corpses begin to eat. Horrors and mutilations abound as this story unfolds into lunacy, nightmares, and death. Elizabeth loses her struggle against the darkness festering within her, and tastes blood for the first time. Now shall everlasting night spread upon the world? Also available in a Variant Lingerie cover! MATURE READERS REG.–(3 of 4) $2.99 LINGERIE–(3 of 4) $2.99 IMPOSSIBLE COMIX SHARD #1 by Pierre-A Comtois & Erwin Santaca The existence of an advanced and powerful people is revealed. Their kingdom is divided and Earth hangs in the balance. One side wants to share their knowledge with humanity, the other has more sinister plans. Conspiracies, lies, and truths are revealed as mankind learns how it has been deceived and prepares to face a world of altering future. b&w, 32pg (1 of 5) $2.50 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP LIBERTY MEADOWS #17 by Frank Cho How many laughing days do you have left till Christmas? How are you going to find the time to giggle at Frank as he encounters Brandy's one-time fiancé? Where will you grab a minute to chuckle at the crazed critters of Liberty Meadows? When will you recover from your Heimlich Maneuver moment brought on by reading about the "Great Beaver Hunt?" Can anyone spend this much time in the bathroom? Well Monkey Boy – you better plan a diet in fiber because the Christmas issue of Liberty Meadows delivers on all 12 days of the season! Spend your holidays with Frank Cho as he adds a new cover and commentary to this issue that is bursting at the staples with strips from May 3, 1999 through June 19, 1999. b&w, 32pg $2.95 IRONCAT FUTABA-KUN CHANGE VOLUME 5 #6 The "New Face of Great Land Amusement Park" contest winner is the one and only Futaba-chan! Not only does her face appear on posters for the park, but she is also starring in a new high-tech virtual sci-fi ride. Along with her mother (well, father) and friends, they set about filming the footage for the ride. Too bad there's a sore loser in the cast who is trying her darnedest to sabotage Futaba-chan's debut. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 5 #4 Miyu and Maika's classmates are quite suspicious of them because they never seem to be around whenever the Hyper Dolls appear. But, they aren't the only pair they need to worry about. The Traxx Company has just unveiled a set of identical twins with astonishing powers. Not only can they take a bullet and lift cars, but when the going gets really tough, they can transform into Giant Apes! Just more monkey business for the Hyper Dolls to deal with. b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 4: THE RETURN OF MIYU GN Miyu has died at the hands of Larva, whose tie to Miyu was broken by the "Dark Exorcism." During this fatal moment, the battles between the Shinma have escalated. Now Miyu must be resurrected! Ranka, the Sentinel of the Japanese Shinma's second layer of guardians, sent the youngster Ichiro to find the Princess of the Shi Clan – Yui – who has been baptized in Miyu's blood. She is the key to Miyu's ultimate revival! GN, 216pg, b&w $17.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS YUI VOLUME 1 #6 The Vampire Saga by master-artist Narumi Kakinouchi is heating up as mysterious young Yui discovers more about who she really is. Yui's mind wanders back to the past... while she's battling a ferocious demon. Luckily, her good friend and ally Nagi is there to help take care of the matter at hand. Miyu also appears, along with Larva, to shed more light on her true nature. b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit BIZZARIAN #4 by Senno Knife 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 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 7 #1 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 JUNGLE BOY PRESS NOVAVOLO #1 Amateurs and pros alike strut their stuff on Novavolo, the quirky and cool first offering from Jungle Boy Press. Novaolo features a stunning cover by Greg Kirkpatrick, Mick Gray (Promethea), Kevin Nowlan (Eisner award-winner), Phil Hester, and Ande Parks (Green Arrow). Stories include the hilarious and critically acclaimed "Con Sketch" by Jai Nitz and Kirkpatrick. The world of "Con Sketch" is populated by out-of-work super-heroes signing autographs and selling memorabilia at comic book convention. Next up is Hesters Eisner-nominated creation "The Wretch" in a brand-new cosmic tale. Hester provides the story and art with help from Jay Washer, and Mike Worlet provides another untold Wretch story. Then, you get an eyeful of "Kirbor the Unwashed" from Nitz and Eric Hanson. This is a laugh-riot tribute to the days when giant Kirby monsters roamed the globe wearing oversized underpants. Election 2000 has a new candidate as Nitz and Avi Bastermagian bring you "Nosferatu Kennedy, Vampire Politician." He's a bloodsucker who combs the campaign trail hungry for the blood of the unwitting – and he's a vampire too! Law & Order meets The Adams Family when Nitz and J.P. Deshong team up on a "D.O.J.D.O.A." a unique crime drama where super-heroes turn jurisprudence on its ear. Last, but not least, Nitz and Kirkpatrick team up again for the super-heroic adventures of "Raven's Blood." In a world where Nazis, Gnomes, Egyptian gods and the severed heads of communist leaders vie for world domination, a hero stands ready to stop them, but will he survive his first adventure? b&w, 32pg $3.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #50 That's right, KoDT has reached its fantastic 50th issue on the eve of the true end of the millennium. And what better way to celebrate than with KoDT? This whopping double-sized issue contains twice as many strips and features! It also contains special in-house info. b&w $4.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE ILLUSTRATED #4 by Jolly, Jelke, Johansson, Kenzer, & Vega Peace talks with Orcs?! Join Knuckles, El Ravager, and Teflon Billy as they wade through wave after wave of silly peace- talkin' orcs in everyone's favorite storyline, "Orcs at the Gates." KoDT Illustrated re-tells the adventures of the untouchable trio, plus one from the perspective of their Hackmaster characters. b&w, 32pg $2.95 TONY DIGEROLAMO'S TRAVELERS #7 Some fast-drawing bow-slingers are heading to Beastlyville and they're after Sir Dan. They claim to be the original Merry Men and they're out to even the score against Dan for teaching Robin da Hood too much charm! It's a crossbow shoot-out, Sherwood style! Exclusive Knights of the Dinner Table strips in the back! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 7 A compilation of Knights of the Dinner Table issues #19-21. This 96-page book comes with approximately 20 pages of new material. That's almost like getting an extra KotDT issue for free! (STAR11616) SC, 7x10, b&w $9.95 *************** KITCHEN SINK PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIRIT: NEW ADVENTURES #1 by Alan Moore & Dave Gibbons Will Eisner's beloved classic character, The Spirit, returns in this full-color series! The series will feature stories by the finest contemporary artists and writers, each with a unique take on the seminal work of comics' master storyteller. This smashing first issue is brought to you by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, reuniting the creative team that bought you Watchmen! In three different stories that explore the shadowy origin of the Spirit from three distinctly unique viewpoints, Moore and Gibbons ask the questions "Who is the Spirit? Where did he come from? And how the heck does he keep the streets of Central City free of crime with just his two fists and a flimsy blue mask?" FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A SPIRIT: NEW ADVENTURES #2 by Gaiman, Campbell, Vance, Burr, Wagner, & Ezquerra Will Eisner's beloved classic character, The Spirit, returns in this full color series! The series features stories by the finest contemporary artists and writers, each with a unique take on the work of comics' master storyteller. In this smashing second issue, Neil Gaiman and Eddie Campbell spin a tale that mixes a frustrated movie writer, a cunning femme fatale, some stolen jewels and The Spirit in "The Return of Mink Stole." John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra play the game of life in "Sphinx the Jinx," and the Kings in Disguise team, James Vance and Dan Burr, reunite for a delightful romp in "Sunday in the Park with St. George." Cover by Will Eisner and Mark Schultz. FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A SPIRIT: NEW ADVENTURES #3 by Moore, Torres, Moebius, Hampton, & Kneece In "Last Night I Dreamed of Dr. Cobra," Alan Moore explores a possible future in which the picturesque ruins of Central City have become a historic monument, and The Spirit returns for reminiscences. Torres' art is breathtaking, with two panoramic panels per page. Also, Bo Hampton and Mark Kneece spin a twisting tale of The Spirit and Ellen Dolan in the case of "Ellen's Stalker." Cover by Brian Bolland. The back cover is an enigmatic portrait of the Spirit by Moebius. FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A SPIRIT: NEW ADVENTURES #4 by Schultz, Lloyd, Busiek, Allred, Brundage, Avon-Oeming, & Freeman The Spirit lives on! Will Eisner's classic masked detective battles bugs, babes, and 'bots this time around, with three stories from some of the best in the business. Mark Schultz and David Lloyd give us the creepy-crawlies with the beetle-laden tale of "Dr. Broca von Bitelbaum," Mike Allred and friends travel down to the docks for a confrontation with a Nazi robot in "The Weapon," and Kurt Busiek and George Freeman introduce a mysterious new femme fatale. Cover by Eisner and Stout. FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A SPIRIT: NEW ADVENTURES #5 by Paul Chadwick & John Nyberg Cursed Beauty — The Spirit follows his faithful companion Ebony into the Harlem of Central City to solve a baffling murder case. A prominent society doctor dies under mysterious circumstances, and the only clue is a lipstick stained glass. FC, 32pg $3.50 O/A SPIRIT: NEW ADVENTURES #7 by Paul Pope, Jay Stephens, Denny Eichorn, & Gene Fama It's time for full-color tricks-or-treats in Central City. Alterna-hipsters Paul Pope (THB) and Jay Stephens (Land of Nod, Atomic City Tales) put Will Eisner's classic detective through the wringer in a Halloween tale. Gene Fama (Little Shop of Horrors) and Denny Eichorn (Real Stuff) add The Octopus to the mix in a haunting tale of deceit, corruption and murder. All of this comes wrapped in a stunning cover by Pete Poplaski (Superman, Batman), done in a dead-on pre-WWII Eisner-style. FC, 32pg $3.50 ********************* KOMICS, INC. DEMON HUNTER ETON VOLUME 4 GN by Han & Kim A thousand years ago, Asura, the Emperor of Evil, implanted a plan to reincarnate himself through the birth of his son. His son, Eton, lived a normal life until now. In this chapter, Eton loses all the memory of his human life and is controlled by Asura! Reborn as Asura himself, he attacks Monk and tries to kill him! Meanwhile, Asura's enemies are attacking Eton to take over Asura's powers before Eton is fully mutated with Asura's full strength. Ultimate warriors have been sent from the White City to kill Eton. This episode is a total massacre and contains full-length violence and bloodshed combats against good and evil! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 159pg $9.85 HARD GORE VOLUME 4 GN by H.S. Kang Born of a wizard, Caine continues to kill stalkers to become a Guardian Master, the ultimate wizard. After killing the stalker, Venom, Caine finds his sister, Yoo-mi, with a stalker who was the only friend she could talk to in this horrific world. Instinctively, Caine attacks Dogart, the stalker, who refuses to fight with Caine because of Yoo-mi. But Caine continues to attack until he finally triggers Dogart's anger and he transforms into the true form of a stalker for a kill! As he fights Dogart, Caine recaptures horrible memories of his father Duke, and how he died by Caine himself. The son chosen to become the ultimate Guardian Master of all wizards, the title Duke wanted so badly! He remembers when Duke was told from a dying stalker that Duke may be strong but that he was not chosen to become the Guardian Master. He was only paving the way for the true Guardian Master! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 160pg $9.85 LEGEND OF EIGHT DRAGON GODS VOLUME 5 GN by S. W. Park After loosing the vicious battle against the sky dragon god, Jin-ma is given three days to prepare himself to save the Odius Kingdom! In order to save the Odius Kingdom, Jin-ma and his friends must practice day and night, but in the midst of their vigilante training, they are attacked by the wind dragon god! She wants to kill Jin-ma to avenge the death of the fire dragon god, Joo-ra! On the third day Jin-ma and Blue arrive at the Odius Kingdom to fight the sky dragon god. Despite his training, Jin-ma isn't strong enough to win the battle. Meanwhile, the kingdom is invaded by hordes of skeleton soldiers swarming the village! As their last hope, Blue attempts to use the self destruct spell to wipe out the skeleton army, but this spell will cost her her own life… With Jin-ma at the risk of losing his life against the sky dragon god and Blue literally committing suicide, what will become of the Odius Kingdom? Will it come to an end by the hands of the sky dragon god? (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 164pg, b&w $9.85 NEON FUTURE WARRIOR VOLUME 5 GN by Yaseoulrok Production In order to save Rachael from the Cyborgs, Neon heads to Wooworth creek with Susie in secrecy. But, Nina contacts NASA and agent Carlos decides to join them. The Cyborgs release Rachael with Neon's promise not to attack them, but NASA's special task force attacks at the same time and hurts Rachael. Furious, Neon attacks the special task force but they are holding Susie hostage. Reluctantly, Neon agrees to listen to Carlos in exchange for the safe release of Susie. Back at NASA, Neon is placed under a mind reading mechanism where NASA initiates the dangerous task of reading Neon's sub-conscious for the secrets of the lost Atlantis era! Long ago, the Atlantis continent was ruled by two races. The Titans and Roselands were the two equal rulers of the continent until the Titans broke the peace treaty and conquered Roseland. Lionheart, a Roseland slave, was forced to become a "Powerball" player, a guinea pig for the Titans. To spare his life and become royalty, he was given the impossible task of winning 100 straight games! With one last game to go, Lionheart has become the hero of slaves and Titans, but in the final 100th game, Lord Rudolph awaits to kill him one way or another! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 183pg $12.85 PROJECT ACAEA VOLUME 3 GN The U.S. government's secret project Aroma! In order to kill Lucifer, they have created a computer-programmed cyber human with super-natural power, Gallo! Gallo has been resurrected to fight Lucifer. After discovering his true identity, Gallo tells Lucifer and Haesoo to run before a nuclear bomb detonates within his own body. When Gallo self-detonates, everything around him explodes and turns to dust… but Lucifer and Haesoo are rescued by an unidentified life form! Could it be the creator of Lucifer… an alien? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 187pg $12.85 LAST GASP SEX GAMES by Jaime Martín SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 46pg $12.95 LEGO MANIA OFFERED AGAIN O/A LEGO COMICS PRESENTS KNIGHTS KINGDOM MEDIEVAL MISCHIEF #1 by Alan Grant Previously offered in Previews Update #441. In a clearing deep inside the Dark forest stands Lion Castle, where the good King Leo reigns with his wife Queen Leonora. Life at the castle would be a dream come true were it not for Cedric the Bull and his gang of evil robbers who hide out in the forest. Cedric has only one mission in life: to take over King Leo's castle and banish him and his family to a distant land. Will the Grand Feast end in disaster? Read this exciting computer generated comic strip story to find out! (1903276071) SC, 48pg, FC $4.99 O/A LEGO COMICS PRESENTS ROCK RAIDERS HIGH ADVENTURE DEEP UNDERGROUND #1 by Alan Grant Previously offered in Previews Update #441. Only three days from home, the LEGO Rock Raiders' spaceship, LMS Explorer, is hit by a savage meteorite storm. Sucked into a black hole and suffering from complete power loss, the Rock Raiders' only hope of getting home is to find LEGO crystals on a nearby planet to restore energy to their spaceship. But the team hadn't bargained on the planet's residents. Can the LEGO Rock Raiders fend off the monsters and repair their spaceship in time? Read this exciting computer generated comic strip story to find out! (1903276055) SC, 48pg, FC $4.99 ********************* LIGHTSPEED PRESS FINDER: SIN-EATER VOLUME TWO TP by Carla Speed McNeil This second trade paperback collects issues #8 through #14 of the award-winning series Finder, plus exhaustive behind-the- scenes notes by the author, an art gallery, a new painted cover, and a brand-new eight-page story! Volume Two completes the first major story arc, "Sin-Eater," wherein Jaeger, an aboriginal detective, wrestles with the moral dilemma of what to do with a man who seems to be dangerously crazy, but hasn't done anything yet. He's trying to steer an 'accident-waiting-to-happen,' and he's not entirely certain that he didn't start its engine himself! SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $19.95 LODESTONE PUBLISHING LAZARUS: THE MANY REINCARNATIONS #4 As the Survivors begin to fill Lazarus in on what he missed while he was dead, they tell of the horrific Battle of Doww, and the outcome of the largest amassing of warriors the land had ever seen. Meanwhile, the Undead Assassins that were sent by Discordia to capture and return Lazarus slither through the shadows of the labyrinthine hallways of Castle Sauros, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike! FC, 24pg $2.75 MEATHAUS COMICS MEATHAUS #1 by Various Meat Haus Comics are packaged with equal parts, clever design, personal storytelling, and cartoon debauchery. Mature audiences who savor truly original comics will certainly enjoy this latest anthology by a group of New York City artists. Creators include Xeric Grant recipient Farel Dalrymple and award-winning illustrators Tomer Hanuka and Zac Baldus. This debut issue includes an eye-catching cover by Society of Illustrators JellyBean millennium award-winner James Jean. b&w, 24pg (1 of 12) $2.00 MEDIA MARKET GROUP LTD. STAR OF THE MONTH ANIME FICTION BOOK 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR11481) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 96pg $24.95 ******************* MIDWEST COMIC CO. F5 #1 COMICWATCH EUROPEAN PLATINUM FOIL ALTERNATE This alternate cover was released on Tony Daniel's tour of Europe. Featuring F5 team member Penny and a platinum foil- stamped logo and limited to just 1,000 copies! Few of the 1,000 copies have made it to North America, so don't miss this once- in-a-lifetime opportunity to own this collectible variant edition. FC, 48pg SRP: $15.99 MODERN BATHROOM GIRLS' GUIDE TO HOLIDAY CHAOS A must-have for every Indy shopper! This 32-page special is stuffed full of super silly seasonal humor! Readers hang out with the Bathroom Girls during their holiday break — and celebrate the way only rebels do! Or, play a "X-mas Tree Dressing Game for Alcoholics" with cut and color Bathroom Girls ornaments! Learn "Ten Outrageous Ways to Shock Your Family"! Hear the "True Story of Christmas" told by Madeline in Rock & Roll terminology. Or sample some delicious "Christmas Recipes Made with Contraband"! All this, plus new jokes and great girl art! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BATHROOM GIRLS #1-3 PACK Issues #1-3 in one nifty pack! Join Madeline, Eric, and Sophie as they drink, smoke, and brawl their way through high school in upstate New York! See them pull dirty tricks to win the Battle of the Bands. See Madeline crash a cheerleader's car! See Ignatz-nominee creator Yvonne Mojica take on everything from school spirit to proms in this gritty series acclaimed by Wizard, retailers, and fans! Set $8.50 *********************** NBM BOOKS AFTERLIFE IN GOTHLAND #2 by Shea Anton Pensa To the outrage of her roommates, obsessive-compulsive Ophelia has managed to get into their stuff and neatly re-arrange everything, including Tweaky's sex toys and cross-dresser Caliban's power decks! Maddox finally moves his stuff in and then hits the goth club scene with his new set of outrageous roomies. Onward to a scene that skewers the goth scene without mercy! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AFTERLIFE IN GOTHLAND #1 by Shea Anton Pensa Think you've had a "Bad Goth Hair Day?" Well, just try moving to San Francisco, finding out that your new roomie is a ghost that doesn't know he's dead, and pissing off the ancient Irish god that haunts your bloodline! And as if that ain't bad enough, your new housemates include a bi-polar body-piercer, a masochistic trading-card junkie, and an obsessive/compulsive fetish- model. Not to mention the fact that the Irish god has decided to take all of your inner demons and manifest them into flesh… just to force you to face up to them! Not easy for a clove-smoking, hard-drinking Leather-Goth to handle! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 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! Volume 1 begins the sensuously beautiful and powerfully painted new best-selling series from Europe. "In truth, I tell you my brothers …We'll have to keep vigilant not to give in to the minions of self-conceit! Every race, every civilization comes to its end through no fault but its own." Such are the prophetic lines which lead us into Volume 2. Can the all-powerful vampiric underworld heed these words before it is too late? The cysts behind their ears is a sign of their vulnerability 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 VOL. 1—SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $10.95 VOL. 2—SC, 9x12, 64pg, FC $10.95 *********************** EX LIBRIS by Massimo Rotundo PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 48pg, FC $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE ADVENTURES OF A LESBIAN COLLEGE SCHOOLGIRL VOLUME 1: PETRA'S DIARY by Petra Waldron & Jennifer Finch PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 48pg, b&w $8.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH JILL: PART-TIME LOVER by Kevin Taylor PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR11464) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 56pg, FC $11.95 *********************** NEW ENGLAND COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH THE TICK OMNIBUS I TP In a new 200-page format! Presenting the classic issues #1-6 of The Tick. Plus, a new 7-page story by Ben Edlund, "Epilogue," appearing here for the first time. Features the first appearances of The Tick, Arthur, Clark Oppenheimer, the Caped Wonder, Oedipus, Paul the Samurai, Sagin the Wolf, The Red Scare, The Running Guy, and more. Plus, 16 new pages added, including a preview of the upcoming Collector's Guide to Tick Stuff. (STAR06598) SC, 200pg, b&w $17.95 ******************* NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 #7 Nickelodeon's too-cool toddlers return in their latest issue featuring games, puzzles, and all-new Rugrats adventures! Magazine format. FC, 32pg $2.95 NINTH CIRCLE STUDIOS SONAMBULO'S STRANGE TALES by Rafael Navarro Hold on to your wrestling hoods! Sonambulo has got his hands full with three new cases so terrifying, so blood-curdling, they can only be classified as Strange Tales! This is Rafael Navarro's latest entry in his hit lucha-noir detective series exploring the unknown that lurks in the wee hours of the night. A lurid trek through the landscape of the subconscious! b&w, 48pg $4.00 SONAMBULO: SLEEP OF THE JUST #3 by Rafael Navarro With little more than fragmented clues and twisted dreams to go by, Sonambulo continues his search for the missing tiscareno girl. A former Mexican wrestler-turned private eye, Sonambulo follows a treacherous path filled with underworld assassins, all-night mambo clubs, and an array of the city's eeriest citizens. In his search for the truth, he sees one's deepest, darkest secrets through their dreams. b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $2.95 ONI PRESS BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT TP by Chynna Clugston-Major Unlock the jukebox and do yourself a favor! Don't miss out on your second chance to find out what all the fuss is about Blue Monday. The debut miniseries by Russ Manning Award-nominee Chynna Clugston-Major was a surprise hit amongst the cool comics crowd, and with the first issue far out of print, this collection is going to be the number one request on the hotlines! Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and all the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts — the pinnacle of Bleu's adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the three-issue mini, this expanded trade paperback will contain the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies, making it your one-stop shop for Blue Monday material. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $10.95 BREAKFAST AFTER NOON #5 by Andi Watson Andi Watson's latest series reaches its penultimate chapter. With the church booked and the wedding back on, everything should be rosey for Louise and Rob. However, the forthcoming marital bliss is soured by Rob not finding work and digging deeper into a rut of apathy and daytime TV. Meanwhile, Lou, having finished her college course, can't find employment without work experience. Her patience and sympathy for Rob ebbs further away as she finds she's left with only one course of action left. MATURE READERS b&w, 32 pg (5 of 6) $2.95 MARQUIS DANSE MACABRE #4 by Guy Davis General Herzoge makes it his holy mission to find the Marquis, and prove to the Ministry that it is only a man who prowls the night and not the devil. But is he entirely right in what he believes? Soon the Marquis himself becomes the hunted, not only by the towns armies but by a mysterious masked figure that holds the answer to the growing insanity that tears at the Marquis' mind. From Guy Davis, artist on Sandman Mystery Theatre, comes a new tale of horror. Featuring a fully painted cover by Vertigo and Grendel artist Teddy Kristiansen. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. X #7 (Jul00) b&w, 32pg (4 of 5) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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. General Herzoge searches the city for a madman, while 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. He begins to doubt his own sanity and questions whether he is simply a madman or the devil incarnate. Cover by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. MATURE READERS b&w, 32 pg (2 of 5) $2.95 O/A ROAD TRIP by Judd Winick Reprinting Judd Winick's Eisner-nominated, debut comics story from Oni Double Feature. Jason and Jeanine have lost their brother in a car accident, and the authorities need his next of kin to identify his body before they can release it. Only problem is, Jason and Jeanine don't have enough money to fly, so they have to drive all the way across the country. A wonderful tale of loss, love, and laugher, the first major comics work of Judd Winick, the creator of Barry Ween and writer of Green Lantern, is finally available as a single comic. MATURE READERS b&w, 32 pg $2.95 ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH WHITEOUT: MELT TRADE PAPERBACK by Greg Rucka Winner of the 1999 Eisner Award for best limited series, the sequel to the highly acclaimed Whiteout in one volume! U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko is all geared up for a sunny vacation, but a crisis at a Russian base calls her back to the Ice sooner than expected. A group of rogue agents have destroyed the base and stolen some precious nuclear cargo, and if Carrie can get it back, it could be her ticket back to the mainland for good. Written by Greg Rucka (Detective Comics) and illustrated by Steve Lieber (Grendel Tales), with an introduction by Brian Bendis (Fortune & Glory). (STAR11589) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 ************************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A BREAKFAST AFTER NOON #2 by Andi Watson A bowl full of love sprinkled with comedy and doused with great art! When a young couple, Rob and Louise, are laid off from their jobs, it brings greater changes to their life together than they expect. While Rob refuses to give up on his old job and attempts to get it back, Louise signs up for unemployment and finds that new opportunities are open to her. Breakfast After Noon follows the financial and emotional effect of love and work on the lives of two ordinary people – all told in the irresistible Andi Watson style that has made Skeleton Key and Geisha perennial favorites in the '90s independent comics scene. MATURE READERS b&w, 32 pg (2 of 6) $2.95 ************************* Be sure to check out Oni Press' Jingle Belle Ornament from Simian Productions in the Models section of Previews! ************************* PAKKINS PRESENTS PAKKINS' LAND: VOLUME ONE—PAUL'S ADVENTURE REVISED EDITION TP by Gary & Rhoda Shipman The first of the Pakkins' Land Trilogy, nominated for Harvey, Russ Manning, and Eisner Awards! This revised edition features re-mastered, never-before-seen pages! A series of strange events brings our hero, Paul, to a fantastic world called "Pakkins Land." There he meets a mysterious giant Eagle of light who gives Paul a feather as a token of friendship. At the touch of the feather Paul feels something magical. The Eagle mysteriously vanishes and Paul realizes that he is lost in this new world. But he isn't alone for very long. Paul is soon befriended by extraordinary talking animals, and they set forth to find the lost King Aryah of Pakkins' Land. The adventure begins here! Coming soon Volume Two: Quest For Kings! and Volume Three: Forgotten Dreams! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $15.95 PARA-TROOP PRODUCTIONS ULTIMATE MELONPOOL VOLUME 2: VOYAGE HOME TP by Steve Troop The further adventures of a bunch of aliens and a giant hamster that try to blend into Earth society. Often described as a cross between Star Trek and Gilligan's Island, this second Melonpool collection contains over 450 annotated strips from the popular Internet cartoon. This volume is a follow-up to 1999's The Ultimate Melonpool, and features a foreword by Kirk Thatcher (the punker on the bus in Star Trek IV) and other material never published on the web! Intended for all ages… like The Simpsons, it's drawn for kids and written for adults. SC $19.95 PEREGRINE ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS OF LORE 2000 COLLECTOR'S PACK by David Napoliello & Kevin Tucker Take an epic journey through magical realms with the complete Books Of Lore series (so far) in a specially priced collector's pack from Peregrine. That's 14 issues of sorcery, swordplay, and subterfuge! Pack $25.00 FORTY WINKS 2000 COLLECTOR'S PACK by Sneed, Peters, Martinez, & Various Nine year-old Pandora Spocks battles giant monsters, duels pirates with outrageous accents, and blows away the occasional nightmare before breakfast. It's all in a night's work when you're protector of the Dreamscape! Join Pandora on all of her adventures in this special 12-issue collector's pack! Pack $20.00 PREMIERE BRANDS OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPAWN These are rare and hard-to-find issues of the Image comics series which will be the first to reach the #100 mark: Spawn! Take a glimpse into the early days of the hellspawn's trials and tribulations. A warehouse find! #12—FC PI #23—FC PI #24—FC PI ******************* RADIO COMIX MECHANICAL MAN BLUES TPB by Tsukasa Kotobuki Radio Comix is proud to announce their first ever trade paperback collection! Tsukasa Kotobuki's manga, Mechanical Man Blues, was an underground hit, and this volume collects all three issues, plus special sketches and covers, in one handy volume! In a distant future, Lady Sonia leads a rag-tag band of human rebels against the oppressive machines that rule the world! Gun, a Mechanical Man prototype, will either be the humanity's savior… or its destroyer! Incredible artwork, and an action-packed storyline from the popular character designer of Battle Arena Toshinden and Saber Marionette J. Great for fans of Battle Angel Alita. SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $9.95 ALICE IN THE LOST WORLD #2 by Shuzilow Ha Alice finds herself drawn deeper into the "lost world" as the war continues to rage around her! Is the girl she saw with the enemy really her little sister, or a clone created by the government? Every bit of information Alice uncovers only seems to lead her further from the truth! Manga action and military intrigue are sure to appeal to fans of Masamune Shirow, The X-Files, and The Matrix by popular Japanese video game designer, Shuzilow Ha! b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 FURRLOUGH #96 by Various Furrlough: Your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! Beginning its tenth year of publication! This issue features more of Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's epic sword and sorcery fantasy, Tall Tails! Also in this issue, Ted Sheppard's fan-favorite, Stosstrupp, makes its return with plenty of military action and drama! The issue is rounded out with another chapter of Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia's adorable Ebin and May series and Patrick J. Moran's unusual and zany, Tunesia! Painted cover by fantasy artist Diana Harlan Stein. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GOLD DIGGER: EDGE GUARD #3 by John Barrett & Fred Perry The action heats up in the third issue of John Barrett's Gold Digger spin-off! Adon, leader of the Eastern Guard joins heroes in the search for his missing kitsune (fox) brethren. Tirga, the best tracker in all Jade and the Retreat, goes solo to try and track down the powerful druid, Greyson, and finds... irresistible temptation of the female persuasion! Can Onoli and Sheila defeat this new threat, and — just whose side is Tirga on anyway? Fully authorized by Fred Perry himself, no Gold Digger fan will want to miss a single issue of Edge Guard! b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 MANGAPHILE #9 by Rod Espinosa & Various The Magazine For Manga Fans spotlights Rod Espinosa, creator of The Courageous Princess graphic novel, Foreternity, and the Chronicles of the Universe, with a feature interview and cover! Comics this issue: Rich Schleifer's fantasy-styled Goddess comes to a thrilling conclusion, and Laz Berry delivers the science fiction flavored Core! Plus, more "Photoshop Tips" and "Hints from Pat Duke!" If you like manga, you need Mangaphile! b&w, 32pg $2.95 GENUS #45 by Various PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 REALM PRESS MATT BUSCH'S DARIA JONTAK COMPANION BOOK by Matt Busch Matt Busch's galaxy traveling bad girl, Daria Jontak, exploded into the comics market with her sexy exploits and left an immediate impression on sci-fi fans. Their response was overwhelming — they want more Jontak! Matt has put together a beautiful companion book that includes incredible pre-production work for the Daria Jontak movie, storyboards, character development sketches, and early pencils from the series. This is the bookend issue of the Jontak series and is a perfect piece for any Busch fan's collection. If you ever wondered what was in the mind of Star Wars cover artist Matt Busch when he works, this will give you an intimate look at his cognitive and creative processes! The book features a brand-new, fully painted photoesque cover of Daria by Busch. Also available as a Deluxe Edition, featuring Busch's Daria Jontak ode to Bettie Page bound! Inspired by the First Lady of the photo age, this edition features Daria in a classic pose! Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.99 DLX.—b&w, 32pg $3.99 REBELLION 2000 AD #1217-1222 Get ready for more hard-hitting U.K. stories and art! "Judge Dredd: Sector House" by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra, where Dredd's new clone brother Rico has a hardline attitude that has him making enemies among his fellow judges. In "Vanguard" by Robbie Morrison and Colin MacNeil, a female first officer in the Terran Space Navy is caught between a psychotic captain, a mutinous crew, and an implacable enemy fleet. In "Deadlock" by Pat Mills and Henry Flint, a mystical robot warrior brings his vigilante justice to the nightmare world of Termight. In "Rain Dogs," by Gordon Rennie and Colin Wilson, scavenger tribes battle for survival in a flooded Big Apple. And in "Nikolai Dante: Battleship Potemkin" by Robbie Morrison and Simon Fraser, the Tsar Wars saga continues. (CAUT: 4) #1217—Magazine, FC $3.25 #1218—Magazine, FC $3.25 #1219—Magazine, FC $3.25 #1220—Magazine, FC $3.25 #1221—Magazine, FC $3.25 #1222—Magazine, FC $3.25 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #72-73 In these issues, Dredd and mutant bounty hunter Johnny Alpha are up to their necks in zero tolerance adventure. Dredd is hot on the trail of renegade undercover cop Lenny Zero in an all-new future thriller by Andy Diggle and Jock. Then, mutant bounty-hunter Johnny Alpha returns in another classic tale by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra! Meanwhile, vampire exorcist Devlin Waugh confronts the demons of the desert in the shocking conclusion of "A Mouthful of Dust," by John Smith and Michael Gaydos. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, FC $6.95 2000 AD PROG 2001 Britain's legendary sci-fi anthology reaches another milestone with this 100-page Christmas spectacular! Featuring a stunning cover by Demot Power, this issue combines the best of the old-school with the hottest new talent! Grant Morrison and Steve Yeowell return to the character which made them famous with an all-new Zenith tale. What has the self-obsessed superhero been up to for the last ten years, and which teeny-pop sensation has he got his sights on? Find out! Legendary lawman Judge Dredd find himself face to face with the creator in "Ghost In The Machine," by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy (Star Wars: Boba Fett), while mutant bounty hunter Johnny Alpha returns in a bizarre new action tale by John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra (Adventures In The Rifle Brigade). Pete Milligan (Human Target) and Brett Ewins (Skreemer) return to the Galaxy's Greatest Comic with a nightmare tale of future war in Bad Company, while John Wagner and Arthur Ranson kick off a new series of hitman-thriller, Button Man, in explosive style! Russian rogue, Nikolai Dante, spices things up for Christmas in "One Last Night At The House of Sin," by Robbie Morrison and John Burns, while future hitmen Sinister Dexter whack lyrical in "Bullet Time!" Finally, alien editor extraordinaire Tharg The Mighty returns in a new tale of all-around mightiness, with mind- boggling artwork by Cliff Robinson, plus Gordon Rennie and Frazer Irving pit Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle against the wiles of the Old Ones in the retro horror-extravaganza Necronauts... Warning: May Cause Thrill-Power Overload! Always Take Precautions! On sale for three weeks. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.00 REPORTER REPORTER #4 Xeric Award Winner! This issue covers a post-office armored car robbery from both the crooks' and armored car guards' point-of-view. Non-stop 1950s film noir action at a break-neck pace! MATURE READERS b&w, 6x9, 24pg $3.00 REVISIONARY PRESS DEMI DEMONESS KOMPLETE KINGDOM KOLLECTION PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Collection $14.95 DEMI N' DEJA DOUBLE PACK SET SPECIAL PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set $8.95 DEMI N DEJA DOUBLE PACK NUDIE SET PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set $8.95 SCHISM COMICS OFFERED AGAIN O/A COLLECTED BRU-HED TP by Pascale, Sonnett, & Armstrong Just in time for the holidays! Here's a chance to grab what's left of the low-print run trade collection of America's Favorite Blockhead! Featuring the long-sold-out first appearance of Bru-Hed from the Test-Market Ashcan Edition as well as the award- winning four-issue mini-series, this full-length funfest adds new one-page gags, a visual history of the character and an exclusive introduction by horror author Clifford Meth! With a Spectrum Award-winning, digitally-painted cover by Dean Armstrong. Random copies will include a special Bru trading card signed by creator Mike Pascale! Guaranteed shipping the first week of December. A perfect way to prepare for the next all-new Bru comic next month! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $13.95 **************************** SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU ANNUAL #2 by Curtis, Howard, Hanson-Roberts & Various One of Furrydom's most talked-about comics for years! See what all the hubbub is about! Journey to the feline worlds of Katmandu, and see guest creator's visions of adventure, romance, and everyday life. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.99 SFA SPOTLIGHT #8 WOMEN IN FUR 2000 by Various This third issue of the anthology that showcases female anthropomorphic writers and artists features a cover by Mary Hanson- Roberts. Other talent includes editor Carole Curtis, Roberta Gregory, Donna Barr, Carla Speed McNeil, and others in the field. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.99 SUPERMEGATOPIA SPECIAL #1 by The Brothers Grinn Return to the world The Brothers Grinn have shown so successfully on the Internet. New laughs and adventures on the island full of hyper-active super-folks like Weasel Boy, Buxom Gal and many others. Once again, SFA brings you tales from Supermegatopia.com, from the violent vigilante style of Ferret Man to the amazing ampleness of distraction damsel. Now featuring evil monkeys too! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.99 EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #8 by Howard, Earle, & Various Forbidden Love Part 3 — Separated in the mystical land known as the garden, the Extinctioners must find a way to reach the floating sky island that is Xenif's stronghold. Will Phenix succumb to the dark influence of Xenif? Dig it: Scarlet makes an ally that may challenge her love for Red! Plus, Warfare and crew fight for their lives against col-blooded assassins. Also in this issue are the continuing adventures of the Solar Foxes. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.99 SHARKBAIT PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A PETE THE P.O.'D POSTAL WORKER: PETE'S VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS #1 by Marcus P. Meleton Jr. Do you think those letters to Santa get destroyed? Even the U. S. Postal Service thinks they do. But Pete knows better. On the Sunday before every Christmas, Pete secretly meets the big man. Santa frowns on Pete's … uh… "anger management problems," but he never worries about receiving letters from the kids — except maybe this time. There's trouble at the North Pole, and Pete walks into the middle of it! If he doesn't make the delivery, it may be the end of Christmas as we know it! You'll never forget Pete's Very Special Christmas! b&w, 40pg $3.50 ************* SICK MIND PRESS SHEBA VOLUME TWO TP by Walter S. Crane IV From the same guy who brought you the first Sheba trade paperback, it's the second one! Walter Crane's epic tale of a dead cat continues as Sheba finally comes face to face with her destiny, and how her very existence affects the lives of the gods. This collection completes the story arc that took five years to tell, and contains the "lost" thirteenth issue (Volume 2 #9). Finally, you can see the long awaited, much-delayed conclusion! Including 30 pages of new material, all answers will be answered, and all questions will be questioned! How does she die, and why doesn't she stay dead? And what could possibly happen next? SC, 7x10, 164pg, b&w (Note Price) $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHEBA VOLUME ONE TP by Walter S. Crane IV Get an Afterlife! 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. 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 SCARY GODMOTHER ACTIVITY BOOK #1 by Jill Thompson Comics, puzzles and games – all with a spooky, fright-side twist! Join Scary Godmother, Hannah Marie, and all your favorite characters as they lead you through the first-ever Scary Godmother Activity Book! Make paper dolls from "Mr. Pettybone's Closet," solve the "Where's Harry?" puzzle by locating Harry the Werewolf underneath all the clutter in his room, learn how to make more treats and get brand-new ideas on improvisation from "Bug-A-Boo's Puppet Theatre." The activity book also includes a previously unpublished scrapbook photo album of Jill's original Scary Godmother character drawings! Loaded with laughs and Jill's signature artwork, this book is fun for young and old alike! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ARTESIA AFIELD #6 by Mark Smylie "Becomes A Queen." In the midst of the chaos of the field, Artesia and her guard face the Thessid charge led by the Dumeghal champions of the Isliklid King, as the corrupted once-men try to break the center of the Grand Duke's line. With the fate of the northern host in the balance, Artesia confronts the horrors of war and her own ambitions. The conclusion of the second Artesia series, this issue lays the groundwork for the third series, Artesia Afire MATURE READERS FC, 24pg (6 of 6) $2.95 AKIKO #42 by Mark Crilley Spuckler vs. Gothtek, Round 3: Spuckler goes to visit a nearby town on his home planet and finds that it has been utterly destroyed. This leads Spuckler to realize that Gothtek's "rebeautification" plan is nothing more than a scheme to turn the planet into an enormous interplanetary parking facility. As a result, Spuckler decides that he will not allow his home to be destroyed and begins preparing for a violent showdown with Gothtek. Meanwhile, Akiko and Bip, and Bop arrive at the mind-bogglingly vast Gothtek space station headquarters. After getting the runaround, they're eventually met by a lower level Gothtek bureaucrat who claims the demolition of Nostoram is too far advanced to be halted. Akiko won't back down, though, which wins her a meeting with the man behind the demolition project, Kimbir Kriznik. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAWN: RETURN OF THE GODDESS #2-4 by Joseph Michael Linsner Dawn travels through space and time to see Il Marinen, blacksmith of the gods. She tells him she will trade a piece of her soul for a sword that will cut through heaven and hell. After acquiring the sword from the smith, Dawn is back on the trail of whoever is responsible for the brutal slayings of her followers, the witches. Is Lucifer, Prince of Lies, the one behind all the killing — or does he who know who is? Does the genocide go even further than that? In issue #3, Dawn picks up her sword again, determined to cut a bloody path to hunt out Lucifer. She hacks and slashes her way to infiltrate his stronghold and confronts him; the Goddess gets right in the face of the Prince of Lies to demand to know why her followers are being slain, and then things start to get interesting as she discovers who's really been pulling the strings. In issue #4, Dawn is determined to avenge the genocide of her witches. She returns to the realm of the Atrocity to find out if there's an outside force that's been manipulating events around her. #2—FC, 32pg $2.95 #3—FC, 32pg $2.95 #4—FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A DAWN: 10TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL by Joseph Michael Linsner This special look back on ten years of Dawn includes new pin-ups, an in-depth interview with Dawn creator Joseph Michael Linsner, a comprehensive list of every single book and magazine that Linsner's work has appeared in (Dawn-related and otherwise) from 1987 to the present, as well as many previously unpublished works from Linsner's private sketchbooks. And as if that weren't enough, Linsner has plenty of other surprises planned for this full-color celebration to commemorate a decade of Dawn! FC, 32pg $2.95 O/A CRYPT OF DAWN #2-6 by Joseph Michael Linsner & Various In issue #2, Roel, offers up a tasty fantasy morsel written by Patricia Breen, creator of the cult hit Kiss & Tell. Plus, an introduction to Ronald Roach's epic Armageddonquest. Issue #3 offers "Culture," the first-ever story collaboration between Joseph Michael Linsner and Robb Horan. Plus, the debut of Dark One's "Collision" universe, as well as a sword & sorcery tale written by Eva Hopkins and drawn by Kevin J. Taylor. Issue #4 features the debut of Culture, a scathing tale of sex, drugs and rock & roll by Linsner and Horan. Also, there's the second installment of Dark One's sci-fi action adventure, Collision. Issue #5 spotlights "Twilight" by Kevin J. Taylor, a liberating romp through some of the fantastic worlds of Sirius. And issue #6 showcases Kyle Hotz (Carnage, Mosaic), Jason Alexander (Empty Zone), and Robb Horan's prelude of Tombstone Girls with a short story illustrated by Nat Jones and Slick! #2—b&w, 32pg $2.95 #3—b&w, 32pg $2.95 #4—b&w, 32pg $2.95 #5—b&w, 32pg $2.95 #6—b&w, 32pg $2.95 ******************* STARS OF THE MONTH THE PORTABLE DAWN by Joseph Michael Linsner Ever wanted to impress your friends with a handy selection of the very best Dawn paintings in one portable collection? Well, wish no more! The Portable Dawn measures a compact four by five inches and is packed with 64 full-page paintings by Dawn's creator, Joseph Michael Linsner. This volume includes many new, previously unpublished paintings — all in full color and all focusing on the goddess known as Dawn! Painted by Joseph Michael Linsner. (STAR11304) SC, 4x5, 64pg, FC $9.95 DAWN: LUCIFER'S HALO TPB by Joseph Michael Linsner At last! Multiple Eisner Award nominee Joseph Michael Linsner presents the Dawn saga as he intended it to be experienced. Linsner supplies at least eight new pages, plus the rare Fall Of The Goddess "introduction" to round out the epic tale of Heaven and Hell, Death and Re-Birth, starring Dawn and her lover, Darrian Ashoka—slayer of demons and murderer of angels. Rife with true love, absolute hatred, eternal damnation, relentless war, lost souls and divine illumination. (STAR07224) SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $19.95 CRYPT OF DAWN TPB by Joseph Michael Linsner & various Welcome to Dawn's Crypt. Enter if you dare and witness stories of cosmic significance! There're also a few about sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll, but you wouldn't be interested in that, would you? Okay — so those are pretty much the themes that are explored in this first-ever collection of the very best of Crypt of Dawn's cutting-edge short stories. Read some Linsner classics, such as Death and Vicariosity, as well as the epic collaboration between Sirius Publisher Robb Horan and Joseph Michael Linsner, entitled Culture! All this, along with stories by Dark One, Mark Crilley, Jason Alexander, and your host, Dawn herself! (STAR11097) SC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w $19.95 NUMAN/DAWN AUDIO CD by Joseph Michael Linsner Gary Numan's Dawn, an album of 12 relentlessly infectious songs to read Dawn by! Numan is one of the UK's top stars; an innovator in techno and electronic rock who has received tribute from the likes of Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters and Beck, among others. Frightening, exciting, beautiful and magical, Numan's eccentric persona and outstanding muscial craftsmanship combine to make a collection of epic songs worthy of Dawn. Plus Joseph Michael Linsner contributes over eight brand new Dawn paintings to the package. (STAR07265) CD $16.95 ************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DAWN POSTER #1 by Joseph Michael Linsner Available again, this is still the most popular image of Joseph Linsner's Dawn available. Ships rolled and bagged. FC, 22x 34 $5.95 ************************** STAR OF THE MONTH ARMAGEDDONQUEST GRAPHIC NOVEL VOLUMES 1-3 by Ronald Russell Roach Volume 1 introduces the story of a reluctant Antichrist trying to avoid his destiny as the world hurtles violently toward the final conflict. Volume 2 reveals the origin of Theron and Tazio's previous incarnations on earth level. Tazio must conquer the lust if he is to avoid being a dupe in Anton's plans for bringing about Armageddon! Volume 3 reaches the climax, as Tazio links his consciousness directly to the Urr power of the Earth. As the forces of Good and Evil converge in the city of Megiddo for the Final Conflict, Tazio realizes he cannot win against a God who plays with a stacked deck. Covers by Joseph Michael Linsner VOL. 1 (STAR06629)—SC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w $13.00 VOL. 2 (STAR06762)—SC, 7x10, 304pg, b&w $13.00 VOL. 3 (STAR06763)—SC, 7x10, 296pg, b&w $13.00 ************************** SORHENN GRAFIKS METROPOL COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME 1 TP by Ted McKeever A city stricken by a mysterious plague-like epidemic has people dying in thousands. Chaos erupts as monsters and demons roam the streets killing human beings. Apocalypse has begun. Yet, salvation is here as the angels who watch come to fight the hordes of hell and protect mankind. This collected edition contains the director's cut of Metropol and Metropol AD, plus pages from Ted Mckeever's sketchbooks. SC, 8x11, 96pg (1 of 5) $11.95 SQP GALLERY COLLECTION PRINT SERIES For many years, we at SQP have taken a special pride in the commissioning and selection of our artwork - especially the cover paintings. The interiors of a book may be breathtaking, but if the cover doesn't grab you by the back of the neck and say, "Look at this!" it'll remain a secret to all. So popular is this art, that many times fans have asked "Love the book, but are you ever going to offer the cover by itself, without all the type and logo?" Hey, we know an emerging market when we hear one! We'd love to see these beauties in all their original glory ourselves, as the artist delivered it to us. To this end, we're now offering a new "Gallery Collection Print" series. Reproduced on high-gloss, 12pt stock, these 8 ½" x 11" prints are suitable for framing, so you can create your own private gallery of outstanding artwork! This month, choose from Fastner & Larsen's Huntress, and Joe Chiodo's Mermaid prints. MATURE READERS HUNTRESS—Print, 8½"x11 $4.95 MERMAID—Print, 8½"x11 $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SINTA CLAWS POSTSTCARD SET A warehouse find to warm your holiday spirit! It's Sinta Claws and those two rabid reindeer Trevor and Terrance! A perennial favorite by Fastner & Larson. A set of 20 identical 3" x 5" full-color postcards. Set (x20—Note Price) $12.95 ******************************** STUDIO CHIKARA SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPS JANUARY 2001! CAPTAIN ACTION: THE SUPER-HERO ACTION FIGURE Captain Action — the mysterious man of many identities — was introduced by Ideal Toys in 1966, the year TV's Batman made caped crusaders a worldwide phenomenon. Able to thwart evildoers disguised as one of 13 famous super-heroes — or with his own uncanny arsenal — Captain Action's initial career was short-lived… but continuing interest in the hero has led to his recent return to toy-store shelves. Captain Action: The Original Super-Hero Action Figure, chronicles the story of this chameleon champion, including interviews with his creators, hero histories of the Captain's many super-identities, photos of virtually every Captain Action product ever released, spotlights on his allies Action Boy and the Super Queens, and his arch enemy Dr. Evil, and never-before-seen original package artwork. Included are over 200 black-and-white and full-color photos and art, making this book the ultimate compendium to Captain Action collecting! (CAUT: 2) RES. from Previews Vol. X #2 (Feb00) SC, 8x11, 196pg, PC $29.95 ALICE COOPER EVOLUTION This book chronicles the origin of the band from their early days in Phoenix, Arizona to their rise as a supergroup and to Alice's equally successful career as a solo artist. This 48-page book features biographical text and photographs illustrating the evolution of Alice Cooper from 1969-2000. (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 48pg, PC $12.95 VICTORIO THE ELF #1 by Conte & Maus; Cover by Chris Schalf Studio Chikara's newest character makes his debut this holiday season! 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 perfect stocking stuffer contains an eight-page, black-and-white story that children can color themselves using crayons or markers. Includes a free Victorio the Elf postcard! PC, 24pg $3.95 BARRY LEVINE LIMITED LITHOGRAPH #2: KISS EMPIRE STATE BUILDING This limited edition of 500 numbered pieces features Mr. Levine's most-popular photograph ever — KISS atop New York's Empire State Building in 1976. A shot that's considered by fans to be the quintessential KISS photograph! This 24" x 36" full- color lithograph with a black-and-silver border is authorized by Barry Levine himself! Printed on 100 lb. matte stock with varnish. Lithograph, FC $39.95 TOKYOPOP PRESS Comics CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #12 by CLAMP The Clow Card is after Toya and nothing seems to work against it! What type of card is it? Shadow, Water, Illusion… what card binds these three images together? Will Sakura be able to guess the card's identity in time to save her brother? b&w, 48pg $2.95 GUNDAM WING #10 by Koichi Tokita A Prelude to the Final Battle… Relena, new leader for the World Nation, begins the peace program by proposing disarmament, but Duke Dermail of the Romefeller Corporation has his own agenda. When war breaks out in space, the revolutionary force White Fang, led by Zechs Marquise, is all that stands between the colonies and the tyranny of Romefeller. Can the rebels survive until the Gundam Team joins the fight? b&w, 48pg $2.95 MIRACLE GIRLS #4 by Akimoto Nami The secret is out! Jackson and Chris discover that Mika and Toni are identical twins and have been switching places. At least the boys don't know about the twins' other secret – their psychic powers. But when Jackson's life is in danger, will the twins have to show the world their powers? b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAILOR MOON #27 by Naoko Takeuchi With the help of Rini's Grail, the Sailor Scouts' hearts unite to call forth Super Sailor Moon! Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto finally reveal their mission to the Sailor Team: they must stop the Talismans from calling the Scout of destruction, Sailor Saturn! To avert this disaster, the Scouts of the Outer Solar System intend to kill Hotaru before she becomes Sailor Saturn. Will they succeed? b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAINT TAIL #3 by Megumi Tachikawa St. Tail's next target is a Wedding Veil! Since the bride is reluctant to just hand over the veil, St. Tail must steal it. Will this effort to save her friend drive a wedge between St. Tail and Asuka? b&w, 48pg $2.95 SMILE VOLUME 3 #1 Don't miss this hot new edition of the only comic magazine for girls! Plus, catch all-new installments of Sailor Moon, Clover, Peach Girl, and Juline! RES. from Previews Vol. X #7 (Aug00) Magazine, 128pg, PC $4.99 Graphic Novels MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH MIXX MANGA VOLUME 5 by CLAMP The Magic Knights reunite once again to protect the mystical world of Cephiro, but the challenges and dangers are more intense than before. As the Magic Knights continue their journey, they are trapped between two warring villages — Fahren and Chizeta. Can the knights save Cephiro before it's too late or will they be caught in a bitter crossfire? Magic, adventure, and illusion fill each page of this acclaimed graphic novel. This volume contains Magic Knight Rayearth episodes first published in TokyoPop magazine volumes 3.8 through 4.4, in their entirety. SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $11.95 MIRACLE GIRLS VOLUME 1 POCKET MIXX GN by Akimoto Nami Meet Toni and Mika — identical twins as different as day and night. Toni is a star athlete, out-going, and popular. Mika is shy, quiet, and academic. Although they look like ordinary junior high school students, when they unite, these wonder twins produce Miracle Powers. Telepathy, teleportation, and magic are all used to help the girls get through the day. Nobody knew about Toni and Mika's Miracle Powers until a creepy teacher discovers their secret. Can the twins keep their powers a secret or will they be exposed to the world? This volume collects the Miracle Girls episodes first published in Miracle Girls #1-3, in their entirety. SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $9.95 JULINE VOLUME 1 POCKET MIXX GN by Narumi Kakinouchi In a faraway village, in a magical land, nestled between the majestic Sleeping Dragon Mountain and a small stretch of sea live the daughters of the biggest martial arts school — Juline, Bakuya, and Seka. Join the girls on a wondrous quest to locate the village's warriors who are mysteriously disappearing. Filled with combat, adventure, and enough kung-fu action to knock you to tomorrow, Juline will give boys and girls a page-turning adrenaline rush. This volume contains Juline episodes first published in Smile magazine volumes 2.4 through 2.8, in their entirety. SC, 5x7, 165pg, b&w $9.95 PEACH GIRL VOLUME 1 POCKET MIXX GN by Miwa Ueda It's not easy being beautiful. The envy, the jealousy, the vicious rumors spread by your best friend. That's life for young Momo. While everyone thinks that Momo is a wild party girl, the reality is that she is shy, honest and in love. Can Momo confess her love to her classmate Toji, or will her best friend Sae steal him away. It's a bittersweet drama of growing up and fitting in that will charm girls everywhere. This volume contains the Peach Girl episodes first published in Smile magazine volumes 2.4 through 2.9, in their entirety. SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $9.95 SAILOR MOON STARS VOLUME 1 POCKET MIXX GN by Naoko Takeuchi It is a brand new era for Sailor Moon and the Scouts. As Darien is about to depart for America to attend a university, he crumbles and disappears. Meanwhile, a mysterious little girl, Chibi Chibi, and three new Scouts, the Sailor Starlights, appear on the scene. As the new Scouts appear, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars disappear into a supernatural void. Now Bunny is forced to deal with the fact that everyone she loves is gone. Are the Scouts gone forever and are the Sailor Starlights involved? Don't miss this heart-pounding edition to the Sailor Moon saga. This volume contains Sailor Moon Stars episodes first published in Smile magazine volumes 2.7 through 3.1, in their entirety. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $9.95 Books SAILOR MOON NOVEL #8: DIAMOND'S NOT FOREVER Based on the story by Naoko Takeuchi The evil Queen Beryl instructs Nephilite to hunt down the magical Imperiam Silver Crystal that is in the possession of Princess Diamond. Meanwhile, Luna sends the Scouts out to rescue Princess Diamond who she believes is the Moon Princess. But nothing is what it seems in this action-packed tale of mistaken identity. SC, 5x7, 20pg, b&w $4.99 Magazine TOKYOPOP VOLUME 4 #5 Ho! Ho! Ho! Celebrate the season with a history of Japanese toys! Then go below for a look at Japan's underground Jazz scene. And don't miss new chapters of the manga hits Sorcerer Hunters and Magic Knight Rayearth! Magazines, 96pg, PC $4.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON SCOUT GUIDE — MEET SAILOR MERCURY: ICE Learn the ins and outs of Sailor Moon's best friend, Amy! Filled with vibrant images, origins, transformation and special power galleries, day-off activities, and best quotations, fans will relive Sailor Mercury's greatest moments in this full-color collectable keepsake! (STAR11626) SC, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS COLLECTED HUTCH OWEN by Tom Hart "Hutch Owen's one of the funniest things I've read in ages-beautifully written, lovingly drawn, full of whimsy, humanity and good political sense," said Dylan Horrocks, creator of "Hicksville" and "Pickle." The Collected Hutch Owen is at once hilarious and enraged, snotty, and smart. These acclaimed dregs-of-society farces skewer the multinational, mega-merging, corporate forces that control our lives. Tom Hart's popular vagrant/rebel, Hutch Owen, rages while the world around him builds, merges, attends marketing seminars and goes IPO. And his may be the only dissenting voice left! When the first tale, "Hutch Owen's Working Hard," was released in 1994, it created an underground sensation and gained Tom Hart a die-hard following. Here are the two previously published tales, with two brand new, full-length stories, never before seen. Feel the Power! Catch the Wave! Join the Splurge! SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MONKEY VS. ROBOT GN by James Kochalka Monkey vs. Robot is an exciting, action-packed rumble in the jungle! A factory of self-replicating robots is stripping the jungle of its natural resources, threatening the territory of a colony of nearby monkeys. A series of encounters between the two groups quickly escalates into all-out war. For all the book's humorous and charming appearance, beneath this entertaining veneer runs a stirring examination of the dual nature of existence, the dichotomy within the human mind, and our profound effect on the ecological environment. A modern day fable for adults and kids alike, based on the age-old struggle between technology and nature. Definitely Kochalka's most significant and universally accessible work to date. Perfectbound. (STAR11581) SC, 8x8, 160pg, b&w $14.95 ****************** VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA: TALES FROM THE BLOODVAULT MAGAZINE #1 This is the official movie magazine special of the Vamperotica: Tales From the Bloodvault movie! This magazine-sized special contains behind the scenes photos, interviews with lead actors and actresses, as well as director Kirk Lindo. It also contains the original Vamperotica comic story upon which the movie is based. Don't miss out on this special collectors item. Also available in a Nude Cover edition. NOTE: The Nude edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS REG.—Magazine, b&w $4.95 NUDE—Magazine, b&w (CAUT: 3) $5.95 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS KERRY GAMMILL'S DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES FOR FILM & COMICS HC compiled & edited by J. David Spurlock This book reveals Gammill's exodus to fulfill another lifetime desire: to work on monster films. In the last few years, Gammill's name — while missed from comics — has become familiar to Hollywood as a conceptual artist on Stephen King's Storm of the Century TV mini-series, Virus (1999), Species II (1998), Can of Worms (TV 1999), Dean Koontz's Phantoms (1998), Stargate SG-1 TV series, and The Outer Limits TV series. The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel, DC, and Hollywood. The book will also feature a chapter on "How I Draw for Comics and Film." Available in Standard and Limited Signed hardcover editions, each featuring a gold-foil embossed, leatherette cover. The Limited Signed edition comes signed by Kerry Gammill, and includes a 16-page bonus portfolio not found in other editions! Introduction by Harry Knowles! REG.—HC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $27.95 LIMITED—HC, 7x10, 128pg, PC (CAUT: 2) $37.95 SPACE COWBOY #1 Prior to their successful line of art books by Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Jeffrey Jones, Michael Kaluta, etc., Vanguard's flagship publication was the avant-garde anthology Tales from the Edge. The Edge premiered a retro sci-fi feature, The Space Cowboy by Vanguard's fearless leader, J. David Spurlock. Though the Space Cowboy popped-up from time to time throughout the 90s, Vanguard is now preparing the first Space Cowboy, three-issue mini-series for December! Space Cowboy creator J. David Spurlock is enlisting the aid of the greatest sci-fi comics artists of all-time to add to the spectacle. Star Wars' Al Williamson, Star Trek's Gray Morrow, Adam Strange's Carmine Infantino, and a cover by all-time fantasy great, Frank Frazetta are all featured in the first issue! In addition to the great stories and art, Space Cowboy features Vanguard's trademark production quality. The big, 48-page comic is printed on all glossy cover stock in glorious black and white and color! A heavy, cardstock cover with matte finished plastic laminated coating is also featured! This fantastic, quality production promises to be one of the most noticeable and enjoyable comics of this or any millennium. Don't miss the history making first issue. Prestige format with cardstock covers. PC, 48pg (1 of 3) $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A AMAZING WORLD OF CARMINE INFANTINO LIMITED SIGNED HC by Infantino, Spurlock, & Cooke This is the ultimate insider's story, from the artist who helped to launch the Silver Age and rose to become publisher of DC Comics! Carmine Infantino revolutionized DC comics with his Flash, "New Look" Batman, Adam Strange, Deadman, and nearly every other character DC published during the Silver Age. Infantino laid out nearly every DC cover from the late 60s to the early 70s. The Amazing World features page after page of classic, rare, and unpublished art spanning Infantino's career pre- DC, through his DC years, and on to Warren, Marvel, and his most recent work. Also included is a special color section, laid out by Neal Adams Sketch Book compiler, Arlen Schumer. The reclusive master tells all in this autobiographical, career retrospective — packed with anecdotes and an introduction by his life-long friend, Joe Kubert! Signed by Infantino. HC, 200pg, PC $37.95 STARS OF THE MONTH AMAZING WORLD OF CARMINE INFANTINO SC The Amazing World of Carmine Infantino is also available in a softcover edition! (STAR11669) SC, 200pg, 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. (STAR11540) SC, 7x10, 116pg, b&w $14.95 ******************* VEROTIK HYPER-REAL ART OF MARTIN EMOND SC Martin has gone from his humble beginnings as an unknown comic artist to every artist's dream of producing CD/album cover art and sell-out gallery shows. Martin even has his own line of exclusive T-shirt wear. Of course, Martin has worked for all the best-known comic companies in the past, but these days he rarely dabbles in the comic art medium. Here, in the first-ever collection of his work, fans will get to see many of his incredible paintings for the first time, minus all of the distracting logos and cover type. Plus, many never-before-seen images from Martin's personal collection. Cardstock cover. MATURE READERS FC, 9x12 $24.95 SUNGLASSES AFTER DARK #6: FAN CLUB COVER by Nancy Collins & Stan Shaw The classic final oversized issue of Nancy Collin's punk-vampire epic Sunglasses After Dark. This exclusive edition features an all-new cover by Hyper-Real artist Martin Emond. Limited to 1,000 copies. MATURE READERS FC $5.00 EDMOND AKUMA-SHE T-SHIRT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL LG-XL $19.95 BISLEY VEROTIK WORLD T-SHIRT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL LG-XL $19.95 WINGBIRD IGRAT X FAN CLUB COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC $10.00 VISUAL ASSAULT PRESS GENAISSANCE #3 by Rhyan Scorpio-Rhys & Keith Robinson The Celestial Choir have risen to the task of building the Seven Heavens. What ordinarily would have been a time of celebration, has been disrupted by the destructive rampage of Xaphan. To add to Lucifer's woes, Gabri-el and Micha-el present the image of Mankind and demand the Viceroy of God to worship it! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (Jun00) b&w, 32pg $2.95 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS DRAGON BALL Z PART 4 #1 by Akira Toriyama Martial artists in space? Science fiction meets super-heroes? Whatever you call it, it's Dragon Ball Z, the stellar manga series that became the hit anime series! On the planet Namek, the hired killer Vegeta defies his former master Freeza and searches for the seven Dragon Balls which, when gathered together, will grant his wish for immortality. But Freeza's right-hand man, Zarbon, is on Vegeta's tail! Which one will win… and in the confusion, can the much weaker heroes somehow save Namek and stop them both? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (1 of 15) $2.95 DRAGON BALL VOLUME 3 TP by Akira Toriyama The world's greatest martial arts manga! This graphic novel starts to bridge the gap between the short-lived Dragon Ball TV series and the much-later-in-the-continuity Dragon Ball Z, explaining how Goku grew up and met his friends. Parting ways with Yamcha, Bulma and his other friends, Goku goes to the remote house of the Turtle Hermit, Kame-sen'nin, to be trained in the martial arts. There, the girl-ogling old master promises to teach Goku everything he knows… and prepare him for the Tenka-ichi Budôkai, the great tournament to determine the Strongest Fighter in the World! But Goku's fellow student, the Shaolin monk Kuririn, isn't above cheating to be the best. These two kids must learn to get along as they undergo the weirdest, wildest martial arts training ever! Collects the monthly comics Part 2 #1 (second half) through Part 2 #7 (first half). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $14.95 DRAGON BALL PART 3 #7 by Akira Toriyama Bearing the rescued mayor and the second Dragon Ball, Goku and Mechanical Man #8 are welcomed back by the grateful people of Jingle Village! But how will Goku find the other Dragon Balls when the Dragon Radar stops working? His only choice is to get help from Bulma… by going to her home in the Metropolis! How will country monkey Goku fare in the big city? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (7 of 14) $2.95 ANIMERICA VOLUME 8 #12 Year-End Wrap Up! Find out the "Best of the Best" for the year 2000 and kick off 2001 with news and predictions about the most promising new anime series! 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. Remember, "If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be Animerica!" Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 4 #1 Introducing a new manga in this issue — Chiho Saito's Revolutionary Girl Utena! When she was rescued by a mysterious prince as a child, swordswoman-to-be Utena Tenjo made a decision that would change her life: she would grow up to be a prince herself. This is the spectacular shôjo manga that predated the hit anime series. Plus, Video Girl Ai, Marionette Generation, Fushigi Yûgi, Steam Detectives and X/1999. Each issue of Animerica Extra contains romance, fantasy, mystery, and science fiction stories from the artists who move the world of manga. Each issue features reviews and columns by the most informed manga authorities in the U.S. today. There are no other magazines that give you this kind of star power, this excitement, and are this devoted to doing manga and doing it right! Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FUSHIGI YÛGI: PRINCESS TP'S by Yû Watase The hit shôjo (girls') manga is now the first in a line of Animerica Extra graphic novels! When best friends Miaka and Yui open an ancient Chinese book, they find themselves transported inside the Universe of the Four Gods, a parallel world strangely like ancient China. Attacked by slavers and bandits, Miaka is rescued three times by Tamahome, a handsome young martial artist with whom she falls in love. When they are captured by the Imperial guards, things look bleak until Miaka is proclaimed to be the legendary Priestess of Suzaku, who was prophesied to come from another world to help the kingdom of Suzaku in its time of need. VOL. 1 (STAR09951)—SC, 200pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2 (STAR10481)—SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR11649)—SC, 5x8, 184pg, b&w $15.95 VIDEO GIRL AI VOLUME 2: MIX DOWN TP by Masakazu Katsura High school student Yota "Dateless" Moteuchi was in love with his classmate Moemi. But when he rented a strange videotape, out from his TV emerged Ai Amano, a real-life video girl dedicated to improving his love life — whether he likes it or not! Now, the "defective" Ai has been recalled by her heartless creator back into the video world! And when she is allowed to return to Yota's side, it is under one condition: she cannot allow herself to fall in love with him — or she will be erased! Will she be seduced instead by Yota's classmate, the artistic — and scheming — Takao Sorayama? Meanwhile, Moemi's relationship with her pseudo-boyfriend Takashi is hollow, and she turns to her "good friend" Yota for reassurance. But is it just reassurance she wants? This graphic novel collects the Video Girl Ai stories from Animerica Extra Volume 2 #8 to Volume 3 #4. (STAR11525) SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 ******************* PULP VOLUME 5 #1 The only truly adult-oriented manga magazine in America, Pulp has 184 pages of sexy, tough, surreal, violent, hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premiere experts in Japanese pop culture, and the people who brought you Japan Edge and Secret Comics Japan. Movies, books, manga, true crime and more, it's all in every issue of Pulp! Benkei in New York: Murder, suicide, mafia, drugs…all centered around a woman named Sophie Gibson. Bakune Young: How many Japanese gangsters can hang onto a rope dangling from a helicopter, 100 feet above the ground? Not that many, and it doesn't help with Bakune egging them, or the police about to bust in and shoot everybody! Dance Till Tomorrow: Miyuki and Tachimi have settled Suekichi's affairs to their own satisfaction… she plans to marry Suekichi, and Tachimi wants Aya! Strain: Shimei's last rampage has come back to haunt him… Banana Fish: Papa Dino uses Shorter as his guinea pig for "Banana Fish," while Yut-Lung tries to turn Eiji into Dino's sex slave. Voyeurs, Inc.: Armed with a camera and a bag of roaches, the stalker tries to force the elevator girl into an impromptu sex video. Plus the infamously bizarre humor manga Short Cuts and Heartbroken Angels. MATURE READERS b&w, 184pg $5.95 VOYEURS, INC. VOLUME 2 TP by Hideo Yamamoto In the sordid back streets of Tokyo, the horny private investigators of Voyeurs, Inc. — Ken, Smile, and Cho — will uncover any secret… for a price! With Ken's hard (but hardly impartial) efforts, the Voyeurs discovered that Tokyo teenager Reika was actually running a prostitution ring. But as their former client, Reika's father, didn't take the news well… and now "daddy" is taking an unhealthy interest in his little girl. As her father's incestuous intentions become increasingly dangerous, only Ken's own obsession with Reika puts him on the trail of the madman… but will he be too late? Collects the stories from Pulp Volume 3 #11 through Volume 4 #7. MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 208pg, b&w $15.95 EAGLE VOLUME 11: SUPER TUESDAY by Kaiji Kawaguchi In a Texas bar, Yamaoka and a Dallas power broker find common ground from their years in Vietnam. Meanwhile, as Super Tuesday draws close and California becomes a political battleground, Yamaoka is hit with a new scandal: a scandal named Maria Estefano. b&w, 104pg (11 of 14) $6.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY PART 3 #2 by Yumi Tsukirino Almond is writing a spy book documenting all his sightings of Pokémon! But he shouldn't have shown it to his Pokémon friends, because now they all want to help! Then Walnut the ninja joins the heroes in picking sweet potatoes, but while picking a peck of potatoes they find themselves picked… by Abra?! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 40pg (2 of 4) $4.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 3 #5 by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO Saffron City has been saved, and now Red is tracking down the perpetrator: Giovanni, leader of Team Rocket! After following Giovanni through Viridian Forest, he prepares for the fight of his life… against Cloyster, Nidoking and Graveler! "No little kid is a match for me!" (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 32pg (5 of 7) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH POKÉMON TP'S by Toshihiro Ono In Volume 1, titled Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash Ketchum's Pokémon quest begins when he finds Pikachu living behind the wall of his house. His first challenge is to make friends with Pikachu, but it isn't easy with his rival Gary teasing him. Watch as Ash meets Brock and Misty; challenges Misty to a water Pokémon match at the Cerulean City Swimming Pool; goes in search of the elusive Clefairy; and must rescue his opponent Sabrina from a giant Haunter Pokémon! Then in Volume 2, titled Pikachu Shocks Back, a Ponyta trainer is hurt, and Ash takes her place in the Pokémon Race — but can he win against an opponent who cheats? Then Ash, Misty, and Brock must help Mikey defeat Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon to win the right not to evolve his Eevee! Team Rocket shows up to cause trouble in their first appearance! Finally in Volume 3, titled Electric Boogaloo, The Pokémon sneak away from their masters to visit Bulbasaur's secret garden. Hear them speak their own languages in this very special episode! Then, some familiar faces return — including Professor Oak, Clefairy, and Clefable — to help a little girl protect her pet Jigglypuff from Team Rocket! Will these evildoers stoop so low as to steal a Pokémon from a baby? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. VOL. 1 (STAR09957)—SC, 160pg, PC $12.95 VOL. 2 (STAR10360)—SC, 5x7, 168pg, b&w $12.95 VOL. 3 (STAR10881) —SC, b&w $12.95 ******************* NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 10 #4 by Hitoshi Okuda She cooks. She cleans. She's the youngest person in the household. And she just can't take it any more! When Ayeka's little sister Sasami decides to stop babysitting her elders, the rest of the Tenchi gang are left with a particularly wild party to clean up. b&w, 32pg (4 of 7) $2.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 9: THE QUEST FOR MORE MONEY TP by Hitoshi Okuda Science fiction comedy based on the anime series now playing on the Cartoon Network! After a prolonged drinking binge, the Tenchi household of aliens and humans must face one of the most dreaded events in the universe… they're broke! Following a strange dream and a buried memory, Ryoko leads the group into space in search of a lost treasure… only to find their potential source of revenue is guarded by the man who she loved before Tenchi!? With a villainous space pirate and his robot partner pursuing them, Ryoko must decide whether to trust her present love for Tenchi or remember the nature of her old relationship with Ibara… and what kind of person has he grown up to become in the last 800 years? SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 8: CHEF OF IRON TP by Hitoshi Okuda Science fiction comedy stories based on the anime series from Pioneer! When Tenchi starts behaving strangely, it's time for covert surveillance courtesy of Washu, Inc.! A laboratory mishap leaves Ryoko without her powers, and the newly human catgirl finds that there are some problems that smashing through brick walls won't solve… but an escaped alien life form is not one of them! Master chef Sasami is invited to compete in "Ferrous Chef," a TV cooking contest where men are men and lettuce is salad! Finally, Washu's rival Yume returns under circumstances that'll satisfy your desires for "clean" manga… a trip to the baths! Plus, a story about Yosho, Tenchi's grandfather! Collects Part 8 of the monthly series! (STAR11474) SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 ********************* INU-YASHA PART 5 #7 by Rumiko Takahashi The plant demon is dead. Inu-Yasha is crushed beneath its fallen corpse…is it too late for Kagome to tell him how she feels? Then, meet a brother-and-sister pair of monster hunters dressed in black, whose tremendous boomerang can slice any demon in two. b&w, 40pg (7 of 11) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 9 #8 by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma tries to focus his chi to learn a new technique, which can counter Ryoga's shissei hokkodan! His best chance is to use the tiger chariot, the moko takabisha! With both of them shooting fireballs, it's collateral damage time at Furinkan High! b&w, 32pg (8 of 11) $2.95 AQUA KNIGHT PART 2 #3 by Yukito Kishiro The scrape of crab claws. The drip of water on ancient stone. As Ruliya pursues Ashika across the sea, a hooded boatsman invites her to stay the night in a giant castle rising from the ocean floor. But as she accepts the hospitality of the Akuma Knight, she finds herself growing drowsy, and forgetting her quest… Plus, in this issue, see Ruliya's childhood! b&w, 48pg (3 of 5) $3.50 EL HAZARD: THE MAGNIFICENT WORLD #4 by Hidetomo Tsubura In the court of Roshtaria, our heroes have an audience with her royal highness, Princess Rune Venus, who explains the ancient lost technology which is part of the "magic" of El Hazard. Then, descending into the palace dungeon, Makoto is surprised to find that he has the innate power to operate the artifacts! b&w, 40pg (4 of 5) $2.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK 5 #3 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Once again, withdrawn Shinji finds himself alone in his room with pale, beautiful, blue-haired Rei Ayanami… but this time, he actually talks to her, and the subject shifts to Shinji's father, the head of the Evangelion project. Then, Shinji joins his father to visit his mother's grave, out in the endless fields of tombstones marking the millions who died in the Third Impact… Available in a Regular edition and a Collector's edition. REG.—b&w, 32pg (3 of 7) $2.95 COLLECTOR'S—b&w, 32pg (3 of 7) $2.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: LOVE & CHAOS #1 by Kia Asamiya The original cyberpunk series by Kia Asamiya, the most widely published manga artist currently in the U.S.! Sworn to defend their city, A.M.P. agents Kiddy and Nami hunt the dark streets of 2028 Tokyo for the wormlike Lucifer Hawk that can possess and consume cyborgs. It failed to control Kiddy once, but there's always a next time. And now, A.M.P.'s most dangerous opponent may be a human being… b&w, 32pg (1 of 7) $2.95 X/1999 VOLUME 7: RHAPSODY TP by CLAMP From CLAMP, the creators of Cardcaptors and Rayearth! In a war between two powerful occult forces over the fate of the Earth, there is only one random factor: young Kamui, the strongest psychic of all… a misanthrope who has chosen no side, but only wants to protect his childhood friends Fuma and Kotori. In this volume, Kamui's aunt Tokiko dies giving birth to the sacred sword which is his birthright. The gory sight triggers a frightening personality change in Fuma, and drives Kotori mad, reminding her of the long-ago death of her mother. But on the inside, Kotori is quite sane. In her sleeping mind, she meets her dead mother in the Sea of Tears, and then the prophet Kakyo, who awakens her powers as a dreamseer. Then an earthquake shakes Tokyo, startling the Dragons of Heaven and Earth with the presence of one of their equals. He is Sakura-zukamori, the sorcerer of the inverted pentacle and the hated enemy of the medium Subaru. Who among all these people of power is the "other" Kamui… Kamui's Twin Star? Collects material from Animerica Extra Volume 3 #1 through Volume 3 #8. SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $15.95 VIZ-IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 12 #12 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! Tabloid MSRP: $0.00 STARS OF THE MONTH NAUSICÄA OF THE VALLEY OF WIND PERFECT COLLECTION VOLUME 1 TP Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicäa graphic novel series is a world famous science-fantasy epic, retold in the thrilling manga style. VOL. 1—SC, 5x7, b&w (STAR01065) $17.95 VOL. 2—SC, 5x7, b&w (STAR01846) $17.95 VOL. 3—SC, 5x7, b&w (STAR04685) $17.95 VOL. 4—SC, 5x7, b&w (STAR06788) $17.95 ******************** WARP GRAPHICS STARS OF THE MONTH ELFQUEST: A GIFT OF HER OWN by Wendy Pini A Gift of Her Own tells the story of a young girl who uses her artistic talents to teach her people and the Wolfrider elves a valuable lesson about self-worth, inner beauty, and the giving of gifts. (STAR01445) HC, 8x11, 48pg $16.95 ELFQUEST: BEDTIME STORIES HC by Various Don't go to bed with a classic fairytale; try an Elfquest fairytale! This collection features many amazing artists plying their talent in these stories for children and adults alike. (STAR00820) HC, 128pg $19.95 ********************* WHAT'S NEXT ENTERTAINMENT SMOKE #1 Meet the hero, Commander Jonathan Smoke, captured by an unknown enemy. Smoke is desperately trying to remember how he got captured and figure out who has captured him. The story then flashes back to before he became a hostage, and we are introduced to the ESA, and shown some of the events that led up to Smoke's capture. This series combines SF, fantasy, martial arts, and time-travel in one action-packed story! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 12) $3.00 WHITE LIGHTNING PRODUCTIONS BOOTLEG #5 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, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS STARS OF THE MONTH XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 1 by Phil Foglio & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR06595) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $9.95 XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 5 NEW PRINTING by Phil Foglio & Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08103) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 72pg, b&w $10.95 ******************* MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #80 Celebrate 50 years of excellence! CBM marks the 5oth anniversary of EC's "New Trend" titles with this special issue spotlighting Tales from the Crypt, Vault of Horror, Haunt of Fear, Weird Science, and all of the other EC greats! This is another "Don't Miss" issue! CBM #80 B&W w/Color Gallery $5.95 COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #81 CBM #81 is a Marvel extravaganza! It starts off with Dr. Strange, Master of the Mystic Arts. Then add in Iron Man, with artist vs. artist and Armor vs. Armor in "Iron Man's Armor Wars," and then "10 Marvel Milestones," and you've got another great issue of CBM! CBM #81 B&W w/Color Gallery $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC RELIEF #136 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 #704-707 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 is dropping the strip as a regular feature. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMIC SHOP NEWS WINTER PREVIEW The CSN Winter Preview covers hundreds of comics from dozens of publishers due from December through February. This handy guide will help readers pick from the best bets for the upcoming season. Full color. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1414 Saluting second bananas. While many big-name super-heroes have celebrated anniversaries this year, there were many others who began (and, in some cases, ended) their careers in 1940. Comics historian Ron Goulart looks at some of these lesser lights. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1415 Viva Sergio! Take a wild ride through the career of the always-inventive and prolific Sergio Aragonés and see what he's got coming up. In addition, columns from Peter David, Mark Evanier, and Tony Isabella make this an issue for everyone! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1416 From the Golden Age to today, artist Sheldon Moldoff has had a hand in depicting many of the comics icons fans know and love. These include Batman, Hawkman, The Flash, and Green Lantern. CBG examines his career in this special issue. All this, plus columns from Tony Isabella, Mark Evanier, and Peter David. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1417 Chris Eliopoulos, the creator with the hardest name to spell (right after Bill Sienkiewicz), shares the secrets of his latest project with CBG. Couple that with columns by Mark Evanier, Tony Isabella, and Peter David, and you've got an issue that can't miss. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $2.95 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #128 This is the top-selling U.S. comic news magazine 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 and 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 MODESTY BLAISE #24 Featuring Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell in The Vampire of Malvesco. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $5.95 COMICS REVUE #177 Featuring: Tarzan at the Earth's Core by Burne Hogarth! Also featuring: Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry, Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, Barnaby by Crockett Johnson, 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 $5.95 JUST COMICS & MORE #4 The diverse content available in Just Comics & More continues to attract new readers each month! This issue highlights The First! It also asks the questions, "What if Joe Mannely lived?" Get the latest info on Jademan Comics and The Golden Age of Comics — Fools Gold! All this and much more are located in the pages of Just Comics & More! (Just Comics & More) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $1.50 SKETCH MAGAZINE #6 Brian Bendis is in the house! Brian shares with Sketch Magazine his know-how from self publishing to working on some of the hottest projects hitting the shelves this year — Hell Spawn, Powers, Daredevil and Ultimate Spider-Man. Sketch Magazine has become the comic book industries trade magazine, offering creators a forum for creativity and inspiration. Sketch is also filled with informational articles; tips; and how to's by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comic books from writing, penciling, and inking, to coloring and packaging. (Blue Line) Magazine $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #99 Featuring the first Annual Swimsuit issue! You won't believe it 'till you see it! Plus, Masters of the Universe — packaged. And, what toys to watch for in Spring 2001. Action Figure News & Toy Review reviews what's coming out domestically and hard-to-find items. Plus, a sizzling review of Hot Wheels, the absolute newest Hot Wheels coming to PEG walls, and the nation's #1 Hot Wheels Price Guide. Also, Chop Shop (customized die-cast vehicles), Toy Toons, and Cool Customs. And, your next G.I. Joe (3¾") Vehicle file and Ultimate Soldier Command file. Don't forget the latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, and other top trading action figure lines, as well as the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die- cast vehicles. 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 (#190)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#126)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#130)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#123)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#77)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#117)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DIGIMON COLLECTOR #9 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 are 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 #17 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 EBAY MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2001 A useful, fun road map through 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 interest as well as those of the larger Internet community. (Krause Publications) Magazines $3.99 MARY BETH'S BEAN BAG WORLD JANUARY 2001 #101 Get the latest information on the hottest new product lines! Just in time for holiday buying, Mary Beth's Bean Bag World remains the top source for hot news in bean bag and plush collectibles, and is now produced under a license from Ty, Inc. This huge, colorful bean bag extravaganza features the best coverage of bean bag news, events, charities, and contests. Bean Bag World keeps you coming back with loads of color photos and expert advice from Editor-In-Chief Mary Beth Sobolewski and renowned staff writers such as Claudia Dunne, Peggy Gallagher, Sara Nelson, and Janet Leopold. Don't miss out on the most accurate price guide around featuring all lines of bean bag and plush collectibles! (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 250pg, FC $5.99 POJO COLLECTOR CARD WORLD #103 The publisher of Pojo's Pokémon News & Price Guide Monthly proudly presents Pojo's Collector Card World, an all-new, bimonthly guide to the hottest collectible trading cards on the market! Chronicling the latest trends in collector cards, Pojo's Collector Card World features expert views on Pokémon, Digimon, Dragonball Z, Yu-Gi-Oh, and other series, as well as offering collectors complete price guides and detailed reports on the hottest Japanese and American cards, plus cards from the world of comics and entertainment. This one-stop collectible card source is also stocked with in-depth reviews of the top video games, action figures, web sites, and more! (Ads Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 148pg, FC $5.99 POJO'S UNOFFICIAL POKÉMON NEWS & PRICE GUIDE FEBRUARY #102 Who wants Pokémon?! Everybody wants Pokémon! PoJo's Unofficial Pokémon News and Price Guide provides the most comprehensive, current, and in-depth coverage of Pokémon card and video game strategies, as well as up-to-the-minute Pokémon news and information. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 152pg, FC $5.99 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #84 Action Figure Digest #84 features Toy Fair overviews, "Figure of the Year" voting results, and the toys for the coming year. Other departments return after the Toy Fair coverage. All on full color! (Tomart Publications) Magazine $5.95 TOY SHOP #244 & #245 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 $3.98Ea. TUFF STUFF FEBRUARY 2001 #2 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 #279 Dragon Magazine is the only magazine solely dedicated to D&D, so there's no coincidence that it's the finest role-playing game magazine in the industry! Elves are one of the most popular races in the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. And Dragon Magazine #279 will be the first publication to focus on elves after the third edition Dungeons & Dragons release. The magazine will feature insight into elven society, which is sure to excite D&D fans. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 DUNGEON #87 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon Adventures #87 offers all-new adventures for all levels of play, each complete with maps, NPCs, new treasures and weapons, and more! (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 132pg $5.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED #4 In this issue Games Unplugged will showcase some of the best artists in gaming; including Larry Elmore, Keith Parkinson, Dan Frazier, and more! Also, it's the season to go shopping, so Games Unplugged included the gamers Christmas Shopping Guide. Also, a story about collecting games, over 45 game reviews, and the SnarfQuest comic strip! The game this month is Redneck Christmas, a game of shootin' and drinkin' and shootin' some more for the holidays! Magaine $3.99 SCRYE VOLUME 8.2 Learn more about how "Invasion" will change the Magic: The Gathering scene! See how "Gym Challenge" cards can improve your Pokémon deck! Find out more about upcoming games like Harry Potter and Gundam! Get a glimpse of what Wizards of the Coast, Decipher, and other game companies are planning for 2001! Suitable for players of all ages and experience levels, Scrye provides the most respected and accurate price guides for collectible card games, the latest news about new games and expansions, card checklists, deck-building advice and examples, free tournament calendar and results listings, and more! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 STAR WARS GAMER MAGAZINE Every other month, Star Wars Gamer brings you all the new articles ad adventures for the Star Wars role-playing game, LucasArts electronic game coverage, and Star Wars fiction by the best-selling authors, all the while exploring new corners of the galaxy! This is the only magazine that puts you in the Star Wars universe! (Wizards of the Coast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 TOP DECK #15 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: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Magazine $5.99 WHITE DWARF #260 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 FEBRUARY 2001 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 $4.99 WWF RAW MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2001 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 #70 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 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS #23 Continuing coverage of the love triangle that has all of America talking. Will Stephanie end up with Kurt Angle, or will she return to husband Triple H? Also, the usual great features, including eight action foldouts, and the latest news regarding the WWF, WCW, and ECW! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 TV WRESTLERS PRESETS POWERBOMB #51 The world's most powerful wrestling magazine, juiced to the gills with exciting wrestling photography, as well as the best news and features anywhere. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 WOW: WORLD OF WRESTLING JANUARY 2001 #102 The wrestling scene is hotter than ever, and WOW will be there to cover all the action. Check out the hottest action photography and the most exciting coverage. WOW provides all event schedules and results, gossip, celebrity wrestlers, behind-the-scene action, and predictions of upcoming matches. WOW reveals 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 WRESTING ALL-STAR PRESENTS HARDCORE #135 It's everything you think it is. It's rough. It's hot and nasty. It's hardcore. See the baddest of the bad tear into one another like cannibalistic acrobats. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 GENERAL MAGAZINES AIRBRUSH ACTION JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2001 Pin-up girls are back and Airbrush Action has 'em in all shapes and sizes, from the images of your youth to living, breathing women with their bathing suits literally painted on! In this issue, Airbrush Action also explores the latest canvas applications, and the annual Compressor Buyer's Guide will help you find the best way to bring air to your airbrush. You'll also find T-shirt Tactics, automotive art, fingernail how-to's, and much more! Bimonthly. (Airbrush Action, Inc.) Magazine, 84pg $4.99 ANIMATION MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2000 #12 What does the year 2000 hold in store for the world of animation? Find out as Animation Magazine surveys movers, shakers, creators, 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 can we look forward to, how will they be made (and by whom), and what new forms of media await us? (Animation Magazine) Magazine $4.95 CINEFEX #84 Covering Red Planet (Mars movie), How the Grinch Stole Christmas, B-Dazzled, The Sixth Day, and 13th Days. (Cinefex) Magazine $9.95 CINESCAPE MAGAZINE #50 Talk about chilling! In the dead of winter comes the year's spookiest, most eagerly awaited sequel — the star-studded thriller Hannibal, the follow-up to the huge international hit Silence of the Lambs. The January/February Cinescape offers one of the first behind-the-scenes looks at this much-buzzed-about blockbuster, including glossy color pictures and chats with the film's stars. And, as always, the magazine will be overflowing with insider tidbits on dozens of major motion picture in development. Plus, Cinescape won't overlook what's going on in the world of television, with revealing peeks at cult fave sci-fi shows like Andromeda and First Wave, and a nostalgic look back at Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Magazine $5.99 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 32 #6 Cinefantastique interviews Avi Arad, head of Marvel Productions, on "Marvel Movie Magic" and the raft of new Marvel Comics movie and TV productions soon to hit the screen, including The Mighty Thor and Ghost Rider, as well as the latest news on Blade 2, X-Men 2 & 3, and Spider-Man. Arad is among the 50 "Most Powerful People in Science Fiction," the annual survey of the top movers and shakers both in front of and behind the cameras who specialize in the field of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Also, in the same issue, a preview of Hannibal, the sequel to Silence of the Lambs; a look at Steven Spielberg's plans to film Stanley Kubrick's A.I; an interview with director Peter Jackson on filming The Lord of the Rings trilogy; behind- the-scene of the turmoil of Disney's new animation feature The Emperor's New Groove; the filming of Frank Herbert's Dune as a mini-series for television; a preview of Osmosis Jones, the outrageous new animation/live-action hybrid from the Farrelly Brothers; on the set of Dracula 2000, presented by Wes Craven; Rob Zombie on switching from rock to horror to director in The House of 1,000 Corpses; and much more! (Cinefantastique) Magazine $5.95 CLOWN WHITE MAGAZINE #7 Along with all your regulars (news, reviews, and comic artwork) expect a huge feature on KISS. Combining exclusive photos and interviews with the band, the Clown White team joins the Farewell Tour in Toronto and Buffalo. Find out exactly what goes on behind the scenes as this legendary group makes one final trek across the globe. Also features a full-color review of the brand-new PC game The Nightmare Child, and a look at the recent KISS auction. Also features a report on the continuing KISS Expo's as well as "Union" live reports and interviews. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.50 CRACKED MAGAZINE #353 Special Simpsons issue, featuring America's favorite TV family! Cracked celebrates its 44th year with a special issue presenting some of our funniest Simpsons spoofs ever! Wait till you see an animated O.J. Simpson starring in "The Simpson!" Plus, an all-new parody by two of comics' hottest super-stars, Dick Kulpa and Barry Dutter! In addition to Homer, Bart, and company, you'll also find all your favorite features, including "Shut Ups, Mr. Precious," and the "World's Most Hated Man!" Miss this issue and you'll be saying, "D'oh!" (American Media, Inc.) Magazine $2.95 CULT TIMES #64 The month ahead of cult television starts here! Plan your viewing with Cult Times' "Out of the Box" – the indispensable listing 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 our "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 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #16 Winter special! Cult TV listings for the festive period — a guide to all the best films over Christmas and the New Year. A review of what the year brought us in the year 2000! Plus, interviews and features on Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Stargate SG-1. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 DR. WHO MAGAZINE #298 Britain's longest-running Doctor Who fan magazine, filled with in-depth articles and interviews, plus rare photos, merchandise reports, and more! (DCD U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.60 DRACULINA EROTIC WITCH LIMITED EDITION VHS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 DRACULINA POSTER BOOK #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.95 DREAMWATCH #77 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 $7.50 FAMOUS MONSTERS OF FILMLAND #234 The Comedy of Terror: FM looks back at the great TV variety show horror comedy sketches from the 50s in a special exclusive interview with TV innovator, Steve Allen. Features many never-before-published photos from Mr. Allen's private TV Network archives! Don't miss this one! Also, "The Cinemagic of Roger Corman": exclusive FM interview with the king of B-movies, Roger Corman, discussing his illustrious career and his landmark films. Behind the scenes on Shadow of the Vampire! FM looks at the new film based loosely on the work of F.W. Murnau. The making of Black Scorpion, the new series from Roger Corman premiering in January on the Sci-Fi Channel. The Bela Lugosi Files! A special report on the Lugosi very few fans know, including his work on the stage and TV, plus a special portfolio of promotional shots of the star taken back in the late 1930s and during the war! This issue also features an all-new illustration of one of the most famous FM covers of all time: Bela Lugosi from Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein, by Arlis. Plus, more classic horror filmbooks, 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! (Dynacomm) Magazine, 84pg $5.95 FANGORIA FEBRUARY 2001 #201 The horror continues, spurred by the success of The Blair Witch Project, The Sixth Sense, Stigmata, What Lies Beneath, House on Haunted Hill, and Final Destination! The world's best-selling and longest-running horror magazine takes you behind the screams of the films you're dying to read about! This issue includes features on House of 1,000 Corpses, Jason X, Bones, and Soul Survivors. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 9 #11 Femme Fatales talks to Julianne Moore on the set of Hannibal, the sequel that is already courting controversy. Is she certain her take on Clarice Starling will unlock Jodie Foster's grip on the role? Will the script, which has been rumored to repulse Foster, adhere to the book's more provocative set pieces? Anthony Hopkins and director Ridley Scott also drop some clues about the cannibal and Moore's delectable detective. Bonus: the Academy Award-winning actress, Moore, is a genre icon! In this issue there is a complete career retrospect of this amazing actress! Drive-in diva Mamie Van Doren (Sex Kittens Go To College, Private Lives of Adam & Eve) is blowing the whistle in her raciest interview to date. The blonde bombshell posts her bedroom barometer on past lovers (including your favorite actors): who were her favorite up 'n' comers, and whom does she dismiss as fast food? Also, hot, exclusive photos of Julie Strain. Marisa Ryan (Sex and The City), who co-stars in this season's Deadline television series, recalls "vamping it" as a beautiful bloodsucker in an indie titled Cold Hearts. Exclusive photos by Duane Polcou. Also, information on Party of Five's LoriDawn Messuri's new project Cruising Purgatory; behind-the-scene contretemps of the movie Eve's Preyer; and newcomer Christina Maxwell discusses Frost — another Blair Witch or chilly reception. And much, much more! (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FILM REVIEW #125 Film Review brings you the latest information on the movie world, previews forthcoming Sci-Fi and SFX blockbusters, reports on every new cinema release in the liveliest and most comprehensive movie review section — plus offers an extensive section on VHS and DVD releases. As always, Film Review pays homage to the greatest stars of movie history in "Idol Chat," and talks exclusively to the cast and crew — going behind the scenes of a classic movie in "Call Sheet." With interviews with the top Hollywood stars and directors, tons of trivia, and masses of competitions, Film Review is an essential purchase for movie fans. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.95 FILM SCORE MONTHLY MAGAZINE #9 Film Score Magazine is the essential guide to the original film, television, and music. Every issue features behind-the-scene news, CD reviews, composer interviews, and incisive commentary. Now, celebrating its 10th year of publication, Film Score Monthly Magazine features more exclusive collectors CDs, soundtrack specialty books, and great stories about the music you love! (Disticor Magazine Distribution) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 FORTEAN TIMES #42 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 GIANT ROBOT #20 The latest installment of the essential guide to Asian pop culture features death and destruction. In this issue: Blow up cop cars at the filming of Hook-Ups skateboarding's Destroying America film, deface large buildings with graffiti menace Espo, go for a ride with train hobos, and hang out with clowns at the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. Also, learn the secrets of French illustrator Moebius, meet Elvis Presley's karate teacher, stalk celebrities, and feed the pandas at the San Diego Zoo. Plus, martial arts movies, anime, video games, punk rock, and everything else you need. (Giant Robot Magazine) Magazine, 88pg $3.95 HIGH ADVENTURE #56 A complete pulp adventure in one issue, printed in facsimile format with vintage ads and illustrations, plus notes and background information from the publisher. (Adventure House) Magazine, 112pg, b&w $7.95 THE BEST OF JACKIE CHAN'S SCREEN POWER VOLUME #1 This book is a collective volume of all the best interviews and reviews from the last two volumes of Screen Power Magazine. This book also features numerous new interviews and reviews together, with numerous world exclusive photos from Jackie's own private collection. Jackie also writes a foreword for the book. The Best of Jackie Chan's Screen Power Volume 1 is black and white with some color photos, and is a must for all fans of the number-one action movie star, fans of the Hong Kong movie genre, and readers of Screen Power. Like the magazine, this book is also officially endorsed by Jackie himself! (Screen Power Group) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7.5x10.5, 120pg, b&w $13.99 JACKIE CHAN: MY CHILDHOOD This paperback has 10 stories by Jackie himself about his childhood days… from his humble beginnings as a young boy growing up, to his career as a stuntman working in Hong Kong in the early 70s, to his now legendary status. There is a foreword from Jackie, too! An incredible array of Jackie's own personal photos surround each of the 10 stories. Some photos are over 40 years old, from when he was just a few months old. (Screen Power Group) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7.5x10.5, 24pg, FC $10.00 JUXTAPOZ JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2001 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 #37 Cool new stuff, Hobby History, and an exciting new contest are all in the pages of Kit Builders Magazine #37! (Kit Builders) Magazine $5.95 LOCUS #479 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 MEN'S WORLD #10 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Disticor Magazine Distribution) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 90pg, FC $6.99 MIDNIGHT MARQUEE MONSTERS #64 This issue of the nations longest-running film magazine features African adventure "Nabonga" and "But Is It Horror" — a look at traditional horror films that are not quite what they appear. Also, Michael Price examines the rare film The Attic of Terror, "Universal's Horror Whodunits" looks at mystery/suspense films from Universal, and in-depth reviews of new DVD releases. (Midnight Marquee) Magazine $6.00 PENTHOUSE MARCH 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PERFECT 10 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Perfect 10 Publishing) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $6.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (FEB)—Magazine $5.95 LINGERIE (SEP/OCT)—Magazine $6.95 PRESENTS (APR/MAY)—Magazine $6.95 PRIVATE COLLECTION #22—Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (NOV/DEC)—Magazine $6.95 SCARLET STREET #42 Take a walk down Scarlet Street (one block over from Memory Lane) in the latest issue of The Magazine of Mystery and Horror! Packed with exclusive interviews and film retrospectives, this is one address fans of classic horror will want to frequent! Each issue also includes DVD, laser, compact disc, and book reviews, as well as Forrest J. Ackerman's Crimson Chronicles, and more! (Scarlet Street) Magazine, 80pg $6.95 SCI-FI & FANTASY FX INTERNATIONAL #52 Issue #52 of Sci-Fi and Fantasy FX International includes: a major behind-the-scenes feature on Starship Troopers with never- before-seen shots and info; a look back at the FX of The Santa Clause; a report on the recent Derek Meddings convention; Moonbase Interceptor special project part four; building a full-scale Terminator endoskeleton; prosthetics exclusive on an exciting (top-secret!) new movie; plus news, kit reviews and much more! (Next Millennium) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SFX #73 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 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #20 Star Trek: The Magazine provides news and information every month on all aspects of the four series and all the movies. It also contains detailed information from the stars, producers, directors, and writers, as well as production, make-up, and costume designers, and everyone involved in the Star Trek universe — past and present. Every issue is packed with special briefings that include gatefold pages featuring technical information on the ships, weapons, and technology of Star Trek, plus in-depth studies of the characters, organizations, races, planets, and all the space phenomena related to the Star Trek universe. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 SHIVERS #85 What's hot in the world of Horror entertainment? Interviews and features, of course! Get ready for the latest news, film, DVD, and book releases. Plus, reviews of the newest televised episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and The X-Files. And don't forget Kim Newman's Opinion column! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 80pg $5.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #53 Star Wars Insider #53 brings us closer to the release of Episode II of the Star Wars saga with more exclusive prequel updates, exciting information, in-depth interviews, and incredible new photos from the set! Plus, the latest news on classic and prequel trilogy stars, books, comics, games, collectibles, and more. (Star Trek Fan Club) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Magazine $4.95 STARBURST #269 Starburst continues to offer its unique blend of the latest news, features, and interviews combines with a look back at science- fiction classics of the past. Plus, the finest reviews section known to man, with the cream of films, books, soundtracks, television, comics, and DVDs all scrutinized for you. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $5.99 STARLOG #283 This issue of Starlog features a preview with Dean Haglund (Langly) about TV's The Lone Gunmen — the new X-Files spin- off. Also, as Star Trek: Voyager ends, it's one final lanch with Ethan Phillips (Neelix). Meet Anthony Simcoe, the fearsome warrior D'Argo on Farscape and Michael Weatherly, the tragic, paralyzed hero on Dark Angel. Also, get more info on Andromeda, Buck Rogers, Star Trek, Night Visions, First Wave, and more — all in this issue of Starlog! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 TV ZONE #134 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 #13 As the rapid growth in the DVD market continues apace, Visual Imagination presents its 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 $5.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #67 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 #50 Wrapped in Plastic's grand 50th issue hits just as the magazine concludes its celebration of Twin Peaks's 10th anniversary! Plus, a look at the start of the eighth season of The X-Files, and the usual letters and news updates about all things Lynchian! (Win- Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.50 XENA MAGAZINE FEATURING HERCULES A Previews Exclusive cover! Issue #15 of Xena Magazine sees us getting up close and personal with everyone's favorite psychopath, the ever-popular Callisto and her slightly more sociable alter ego, the lovely Hudson Leick. Xena Magazine has an in-depth interview and feature on the blonde bombshell, tracing her journey through the Xenaverse, as well as a look at who is the queen of the high kick and the quip — Xena or Callisto? Xena Magazine also reviews the last dramatic year's events and their effect on everyone from Amphipolis to Potedeia. As if that wasn't enough, also included is a free Callisto poster and an interview with Joel Tobeck and Meghan Desmond who play Strife and Discord. Plus, set reports, behind-the-scenes interviews with the show's creators, and the all the latest news. This issue is also available in a Newsstand cover version! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 XPOSÉ #53 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 XPOSÉ SPECIAL #14 A look back at 2000, including a run-down of the best TV episodes and films of the year, the highs and lows of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the X-Files, and more on new movies and your favorite shows including Xena: Warrior Princess, First Wave, The Invisible Man, Stargate SG-1, and Earth: Final Conflict. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 BOOKS SECTION ART BOOKS ART OF MITCH BYRD VOLUME 1 TPB His work is fiendishly clever. His designs are innovative. His girls are big, beefy, and simply breath-taking! Artist/creator Mitch Byrd has long been a fan-fave. His work for Verotik and DC Comics, as well as the deliriously wicked work he's been doing for the SQP Gallery Girls series makes Byrd a perfect candidate for an up-close and personal overview of his very strange and talented mind. The Art of Mitch Byrd contains dozens of sketches, ideas, and finishes pieces that can only hope to show a glimmer of his endless abilities. If you like your action two-fisted, and your girls nicely twisted, this book will not disappoint! (SQP) MATURE READERS TPB $9.95 DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 3 Selling your soul to the Devil has never paid such delicious dividends! Here is a collection of satanic sirens who use their under-worldly charms to entrance and entrap mortal men to their eternal doom. This is the latest in one of SQP's most popular line of books — fiery females in bed with the Dark Lord himself! As with all the Gallery Girls books, this one is loaded with incredible illustrations by such talents as Arantza, Mitch Byrd, Mike Hoffman, Tomas Giorello, Fastner & Larson, Llopis, Pelaez, Maraschi, and Blas Gallego. Cover painting by Dorian. (SQP) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. X #1 (Jan00) SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS 2 Disciples of the Devil himself, these wanton women have sold their eternal souls in order to wield the powers of the Dark Lord here on Earth! No man can hope to resist their awesome beauty and terrible temper! Abandon all hope as you fall under their thrall. Damnation never looked so good. Illustrated by Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, Esteban Maroto, J. L. Marin, and more. (SQP) (STAR09715) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 DINO BABES REGULAR EDITION Is that a brontosaurus in your pocket or are you just glad you saw this book? Artists from around the world take turns illustrating dinosaurs and the women who love them. Cover art by Joe Chiodo. (SQP) (STAR07095) MATURE READERS TPB, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ********************** FANTASTIC ART OF GIGER 1971-1980 A Morpheus Masters Portfolio This large-format portfolio (14" H x 12" W) features 30 of Giger's most amazing airbrush paintings. The format allows the paintings to appreciated as the artist intended, for both their spellbinding subject matter and otherworldly style. Text features Giger's personal comments about each work! Designed like a real artist portfolio, his unique and elegant collection features tie buttons for closure and a fold-over cover for spine out on shelves. (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 4) Portfolio, 40pg $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH H.R. GIGER'S ALIEN SC This is the ultimate book for the Ridley Scott's masterpiece, Alien, told from the perspective of Oscar-winning designer H.R. Giger. Richly illustrated with dozens of bizarre and haunting production paintings and photos from the set. This is perhaps the most remarkable collection of film-design art for any single film. Over 150 color reproductions. (Morpheus International) (STAR00979) SC, 12x12 $27.50 H.R. GIGER'S NECRONOMICON The ultimate H.R. Giger title! The first of the two famous oversized editions and the source for many images from the science- fiction filmdom over the past 25+ years. Filled with over 200 reproductions, most in full color. Includes autobiography with Giger's personal reflections on his own life and work and provocative introduction by Clive Barker. (Morpheus International) (STAR00259) HC, 12x17 $69.50 JUNGLE TAILS VOLUME 3 Animal passion is always in fashion, as a third installment of big girls in tiny loincloths is created, with lush, environmentally friendly artwork by Sanjulian, Tomas Giorello, Blas Gallego, Boada, Ken Barr, and many others. Cover art by Alex Horley. (SQP) (STAR10753) MATURE READERS SC, 8½x11, 72pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** POSTHUMAN: THE ART OF JOACHIM LUETKE HC Strange, different, scar. The art of Joachim Luetke can be called anything but ordinary. With an extremely original approach to the darker side of art, Luetke will have you floored by his vivid and provocative artwork, brought to life in this outstanding portfolio-like art book! (Diamond Comic Distributors — England) (3522719352) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC $39.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ANGEL #6 HOLLYWOOD NOIR MMPB by Jeff Mariotte At a Hollywood construction site, the discovery of a decayed corpse is the harbinger of a supernatural evil… while at Angel Investigations, Doyle's latest vision leads him, Angel, and Cordelia to track down a cigarette girl named Betty McCoy. But they're not the only ones to for so — there's a new PI in town: Mike Slade, who dresses and acts as though entrenched in the golden age of Tinseltown. Angel and his troops find that their research leads them directly to Slade, and some files are strictly L.A. confidential… but what do a cigarette girl, a Water Commissioner, and a slew of disappearing demons have in common? (Pocket Books) (0743406974) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #12: REVENANT MMPB When a Chinese gang hits Sunnydale, racial tensions in the community are sparked. Buffy has seen the baddies shake down Willy the Snitch, so naturally her Slayer senses are up. But to Willow, the situation poses a more personal threat: her new friend Jia Li is feeling the backlash from this cross-cultural hostility, and it's tearing her family apart. Jia remains true to her ancient cultural heritage, but her brother Lok is about to renounce the old ways for a modern American lifestyle... and he's willing to use the occult for just that purpose. (Pocket Books) (0743400356) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE MONSTER BOOK TPB by Golden, Bisette, & Sniegoski Starting with Giles' research into the various monsters and demons the 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/STAR11600) TPB, 7x9, 240pg $16.95 ******************* COLLECTING TOMART'S TOYS: A CENTURY OF PLAYTHINGS & WHAT THEY ARE WORTH TODAY by Tom Tumbusch This book contains over 400 pages of toys, games, action figures, doll, trains, and other playthings from a 210th-century childhood. Here, in one book, you'll find the top-selling and other significant toys of the last 100 years. From the Yellow Kid and Lionel trains to Star Wars and Pokémon, you'll find color photos followed by nearly 100,000 value listings. This is the most comprehensive toy guide ever published. Nearly three years in the making, Tomart's Toys pictures over 7,000 toys, dolls, games, trains, and other playthings in color. Values for several Tomart guides are updated in this one volume. (Tomart Publications) (CAUT: 4) SC $39.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMIC ART PRICE GUIDE SECOND EDITION SC Previously offered in Previews Update #440! This is the second edition of the highly successful Comic Art Price Guide! The three original chapters consisting of "Newspaper Strip Original Comic Art," "Comic Book Artist Listing," "Science-Fiction and Pulp Artist Listing" have greatly expanded chapters, with additional historical listings and updated prices. In the case of the "SF and Pulp" chapter, readers will find the chapter 10 times larger than in the 1992 edition. For the first time the author has now included four critical new chapter price guides. The "Pulp Magazine Price Guide" lists 100% of all SF and Hero-Pulp titles. The "Monster Magazine and Fanzine Price Guide" lists hundreds of rare monster and monster-fanzine prices. "The Underground Comix and Comics Fanzine" listing is 90% complete for important historical titles, with prices and rarity listings. The final chapter for science-fiction fanzines and their prices break entirely new ground. With over 1,500 interior black-and- white illustrations, an eight-page section, a masterpiece cover painting by comic book great Alex Ross, and front articles by the field's most important authors, this second edition of the Comic Art Price Guide is a must for every collector in the field. (Arcturian Books, Inc.) SC $26.95 O/A X-MEN COLLECTOR'S VALUE GUIDE SC Previously offered in Previews Update #441! The easy-to-use Collector's Value Guide is your comprehensive, X-pert source for X-Men information. This book includes a great history of the X-Men, from the early comic books to the blockbuster motion picture, including profiles of the heroes and villains, a look at the writer, pencillers, and inkers, and much more. Also includes full-color photos and secondary market values for the entire X-Men and Uncanny X-Men comic book series, as well as over 250 X-Men action figures; a bonus section listing secondary market values for major X-Men spin-offs, including Wolverine, X- Factor, and The New Mutants; and a peek at the brand-new X-Men trading card game. Expected ship date 9/27/00. (Checkerbee) (1585980684) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC $12.95 O/A HARRY POTTER COLLECTIBLES SC Previously offered in Previews Update #441! Millions have fallen in love with Harry Potter! Don't miss this opportunity to provide the ultimate guide to this young wizard's enchanting world. This book features an overview of the inventive seven- book series by J.K. Rowling; a look at Harry Potter and other intriguing characters; a spotlight on the feature film coming in 2001; and full-color photos of Harry Potter collectibles from Enesco, Department 56, Hallmark, Kurt Adler, and more. Be part of this phenomenon! Expected ship date 9/27/00. (Checkerbee) (1585980730) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SC, 128pg $9.95 ******************* COMIC THEMES BATMAN UNMASKED: ANALYZING A CULTURAL ICON HC by Will Brooker A highly readable academic monograph that traces the various ways in which Batman has been interpreted over the years — by wartime film producers, gay teenagers, pop artists, Internet fan communities, and so on. Written from both an academic and a fan's perspective, this is a fascinating examination of how a character can be a brand and a myth at the same time. This book draws on substantial research from the DC Comics archives, as well as interviews with DC editors and writers. Also included is a hugely comprehensive Batman iconography, listing examples of how Batman has been used as a reference in to other TV shows, movies, fast-food restaurants, etc. (Diamond Comic Distributors — England) (0826449492) (CAUT: 4) HC, 256pg $26.95 CHEAP NOVELTIES TPB by Ben Katchor Warehouse Find! Less than 1,000 copies available! The first book from the critically acclaimed cartoonist and Macarthur "Genuis Grant"-winner Ben Katchor! This book is a remarkable series of cartoon short stories that explore the human and visual landscape of a city. In a vast and shadowy city of old skyscrapers, neglected warehouses, juice stands, and coffee shops, Julius Knipl, a rumpled, middle-aged man in a suit and hat wanders the streets photographing buildings and pondering details. He sees what other people overlook. This world of epiphanies is unlike any other comic strip — Katchor's powerful, poetic work is more like that of William Kennedy, giving you a sense of a place you've never been. Cheap Novelties is like a dreamy, black-and-white 40s movie, whose images will long remain in your memory. (Raw Books & Graphics) (0140159975)(CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x7½, 108pg, b&w $12.95 JOHN WILLIE ADVENTURES OF SWEET GWENDOLINE SECOND EDITION HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 368pg $50.00 LISA'S STORY GN by Tom Batiuk Syndicated in more than 400 newspapers, Tom Batiuk's strip Funky Winkerbean has become known for its treatment of close- to-home issues — and Batiuk's recent series of strips that followed the character of Lisa as she coped with the dreaded diagnosis of breast cancer have earned particular acclaim, as well as widespread media attention. This book gathers those strips into a single volume, and also includes a comprehensive list of resources for breast-cancer survivors and their families. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0399526668) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE READERS GN, 7½x7½, 200pg $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MAN OF TWO WORLDS TPB by Julius Schwartz & Brian M. Thomsen A living legend in popular culture — a beloved, taste-making pioneer in both science fiction and comics — recounts his almost unbelievably rich career. Before there were science-fiction fans and conventions, there was Julius Schwartz. One of the inventors of science-fiction fandom in the 30s, he became the world's first SF specialty literary agent while still in his teens, representing a distinguished roster of authors including H.P. Lovecraft and Ray Bradbury. One of the most influential editors in comic book history, Schwartz was also responsible for revitalizing nearly every important DC Comics character, in what has since been known as comics' beloved "Silver Age." Over more than 40 years, Schwartz captained such blazing talents of the comic industry as Bill Kane, Bill Finger, Neal Adams, Denny O'Neill, Alan Moore, and many others. Here, in "Julie's" own words, is the behind-the-scenes story of a true hero of American pop culture. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-380-81051- 4/STAR11502) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 224pg $14.00 ******************** UP FRONT HC by Bill Mauldin Up Front is one of the most famous books to emerge from the second World War, and remains an icon of the "greatest generation." In his drawings of the infantry dogfaces Willie and Joe, done while he himself fought in campaigns in Sicily and Italy, Bill Maudlin created the immortal archetypes of the American fighting man. He knew as one who had been on the front lines and in the trenches, that Willie and Joe — with their unshaven faces, their gallows humor, their fortitude, and their dislike of privilege and cant — exemplifying something enduring and noble about Americans at war. Up Front is a vivid piece of living history and a potent reminder of the sacrifices of the men who fought and won our greatest war. Foreword by Stephen E. Ambrose. (W.W. Norton) (0393050319) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 240pg $24.95 DIGIMON STAR OF THE MONTH DIGIMON: THE OFFICIAL CHARACTER GUIDE TPB by Ryan Nerz Think you know everything about the Digimon TV show, trading cards, and card game? Think again! This is the only official guide to the Digimon characters; their Digi-volved alter egos, and the entire Digi-world! From adorable Patamon to mighty Garudamon, these characters are endlessly collectible! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-107184-6/STAR11491) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 144pg $9.99 ********************** FANTASY/SCI-FI ANNOTATED WIZARD OF OZ HC by L. Frank Baum; annotated by Michael Patrick Hearn The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is the quintessential American fairy tale, but also one of the most controversial children's books ever published. Michael Patrick Hearn, the world's leading Oz scholar, provides a spellbinding annotated edition that illuminated all of Oz's numerous contemporary references, provides fascinating character sources, and explains the actual meaning of the word "Oz." A facsimile of the rare 1900 first edition appears with the original drawings by W.W. Denslow — scrupulously reproduced to mimic their correct colors, using a different color for each region of Oz — as well as 25 previously unpublished illustrations. In addition, Hearn provides an extensive bibliography, compiling Baum's published work, every notable Oz edition, and the stage and motion-picture productions from 1939's The Wizard of Oz to the 1974 Broadway smash The Wiz. The result is a classic to rival Baum's own, and a book no family's library can do without. (W.W. Norton) (0393048470) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8½x10, 432pg $29.95 ARTHUR C. CLARK'S VENUS PRIME 4 TPB by Paul Preuss Her code name is Sparta. Her beauty veils a mysterious past and abilities of super-human dimension — the product of advanced biotechnology. Recovering from her mission on Mars in Venus Prime 3, Sparta finds herself the guest of the Space Board. But relaxation is short-lived as she sets out on an interplanetary investigation — of the Space Board itself! Members of the Free Spirit, a religious cult intending to gain control of all the worlds of our galaxy, have infiltrated the Space Board. As the date of the manned mission into the clouds of Jupiter approaches, Sparta suspicious grows. She is certain the mission has fallen into the hands of the cult, and she is determined to stop it. (Pocket Books) (0743412850) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 304pg $14.00 DISCWORLD: THE TRUTH HC by Terry Pratchett Terry Pratchett takes readers to the strange and magical metropolis of Ankh-Morpork, on the world known as Discworld. There, young William de Worde has decided to start the city's first newspaper. When a high official is impeached after apparently admitting to attempted murder, the ambitious young hero finds himself plunged into the harrowing world of investigative journalism. But his sleuthing — and his predilection for always telling the truth — soon makes William some very dangerous enemies in this brilliant satirical send-up of the Fourth Estate Pratchett fans will love! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0380978954) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 336pg $24.00 ESSENTIAL ELLISON 50-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE TPB Revised and expanded from its 35-year initial version, this voluminous edition has over 1,200 pages! Includes the most essential works in master fantasist Harlan Ellison's dramatic and visionary body of work. Seventy-four unabridged stories and essays — a must for any Ellison fan! Includes: "A Boy and His Dog," "The Deathbird," "Xenogenisis," "Mefisto in Onyx," and much more. Also available in a hardcover version. (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB $24.95 HC $34.95 BOOK OF FAIRIES TPB by Michael Hague In his illustrations for the rich and carried collection, a companion to The Book of Dragons, Michael Hague, one of America's most beloved painters of fantasy, creates a fabled work that belongs to the fairies. There is the lost flower-fairy Thumbelina, the cruel and clever goblins of Christina Rossetti's Goblin Market, and the invisible creatures of James Barrie's Lock-out Time. Readers will also meet a helpful brownie, a girl with an unlucky name, and two elves who act like playground bullies, as they read these delightful works and savor the mesmerizing full-color and black-and-white illustration. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0688108814) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 128pg $19.95 FAERIE'S ORACLE BOOK & CARDS by Brian Froud & Jessica Macbeth A refreshing new approach to tapping into the connections between the natural world and the course of human events, this kit draws directly on the art and wisdom of Good Faeries /Bad Faeries. Includes an elegant, full-color deck of 66 divination cards; an engaging two-color book that introduces the most powerful and important members of the faerie kingdom, and easy-to- follow instructions on how to read the charts, with special emphasis on gleaning answers to issues of spiritual enlightenment and personal direction. The Faerie's Oracle is sure to delight fans of tarot and other divination systems. (Simon & Schuster Consumer Group) (0743201116) (CAUT: 4) SC, 208pg $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FANTASTIC WORLDS OF ROBERT E. HOWARD This is a detailed examination of the incredibly imaginative realms created by Robert E. Howard, one of this century's most influential fantasy artists. Various essays and examinations of Howard's timeless characters — including Conan, Kull, and Solomon Kane — reveal the incredible wealth of imagination he brought to the fantasy genre. Included is classic artwork that accompanied his stories in the pages of Weird Tales (including the work by Roy Krenkel), as well as 11 full-page drawings by Steve Fabian. (Midnight Graffiti) SC, 8x11, 192pg, b&w $17.95 ******************* MODESTY BLAISE: THE SILVER MISTRESS HC by Peter O'Donnell, illustrated by Enrico Romero Last chance at the original 20-year-old cover price! Warehouse find of the First American Edition, 1981. When Tarrant, head of British Intelligence, finds himself a prisoner facing weeks of mind-bending interrogation, he clings to one slim hope — that Modesty Blaise and Willie Garvin will be suspicious of his well-faked death ion the road accident and, will find him before he breaks. Full-length novel, with 20 brand-new, full-page illustrations by the author of the comic strip, Romero. The first illustrated Modesty Blaise novel. Published by Archival Press in 1981. (Bud Plant) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 254pg, b&w $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MOEBIUS ARZACH TPB Out of the desert he comes — a hero with no past, in search of his future. This is a never-before-published novel featuring the pop-cult hero! A costumed, otherworldly "Clint Eastwood"-meets-Star Wars story! Cover and interior illustrations by Moebius! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-0015-1/STAR11580) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 272pg $14.00 ********************** REDEMPTION OF ALTHALUS HC by David & Leigh Eddings Althalus is a thief, a scoundrel, and altogether, not a very good person. Dweia is a Goddess, the most beautiful, enchanting and powerful of them all. Together they must go on an epic journey, where friendship, courage, and love will ultimately triumph over evil. Boldly written and brilliantly imagined, The Redemption of Althalus is an epic fantasy to be savored in the reading and returned to again and again. (Ballantine Books) (0345440773) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 736pg $27.95 WARHAMMER 4,000: 13TH LEGION MMPB by Gav Thorpe Across a thousand blasted war-zones upon a thousand bloody worlds, the convict soldiers of the Thirteenth Legion fight a desperate battle for redemption in the eyes of the immortal Emperor. In the endless war against savage orks, merciless eldar, and the insidious threat of Chaos, Kage and the Last Chancers penal battalion must fight not only to win, but to survive! (Pocket Books) (0743411609) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 WARRIOR FANTASTIC MMPB by Bischoff, Norton, Foster, & Various In the modern-day world where enemies are often nameless, faceless, and all-powerful, many people long for simpler times — when great heroes and heroines arose to fight battle that could be won by skill, wit, and strength. Now, some of the genre's top storytellers take you to such times and places to relive the adventures, the challenges, and victories… in a brand-new anthology. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0886779502) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 HORROR CLIVE BARKER'S CABAL TPB by Clive Barker Now available in trade paperback — the groundbreaking, classic collection of dark fiction from the mind of best-selling author, Clive Barker. (Pocket Books) (0743417321) (CAUT: 4) TPB $13.95 DARKLOST MMPB by Mike Farren Los Angeles — City of Angels, city of dreams. But sometimes the dreams can become nightmares. Victor Renquist, centuries- old Master of a small group of Nosferatu, is working to establish the Colony in L.A., after leaving New York just one step ahead of exposure. Renquist is uneasy. Ancient instincts warn him that someone is meddling with dark powers. The Council of Nine, the governing board of Apogee, a highly successful quasi-religious cult, is attempting to summon Cthulhu. Renquist must find a way to stop them — and also solve the problem of the Darklost, a human brought part-way along the road to becoming Nosferatu, and then cruelly abandoned. (St. Matin's Press) (0812589548) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 480pg $6.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FANTASTIC WORLDS OF H.P. LOVECRAFT This non-fiction book examines Lovecraft's life and work from many perspectives, including a detailed examination of his career as a pulp writer in a chapter by Will Murray. Artwork is prominently featured in this book, with a spectacular previously unpublished painting by Robert Knox. (Midnight Graffiti) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 192pg $17.95 **************** HOW-TO STAR OF THE MONTH ANIMATING THE LOONEY TUNES WAY SC by Tony Cervone Finally, here is a book everyone has been waiting for — a complete guide to animating in the style of the great Warner Bros. Cartoonists. Inside you'll learn all about the entire process of animation and discover all the tricks of the trade for bringing those lovable, wacky, Looney Tune jokers to life! Features everyone's favorite characters: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Sylvester and Tweety, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, the Tasmanian Devil, and more! Focuses on the finest techniques of classic animation: stretch and squash, anticipation and the "take," keys and in-betweens, and pose-to-pose, as well as straight-ahead animation. (Walter Foster Publishing) (1-56010-303-5/STAR11562) SC, 9x12, 96pg $14.95 **************** COMIC BOOK PUBLISHING! COMPLETE HOW-TO MANUAL by Jason B. Raschack This book contains expert advice for entrepreneurs with a love for the comic book medium. Developed by an experienced comic book publisher and marketing professional, Comic Book Publishing! takes you step by step in the formation of your own comic book publishing company. Overflowing with information on how to increase your odds of success in the competitive business of publishing comic books. Learn how to avoid the most common pitfalls newcomers and even veterans fall into. Comic Book Publishing! Will pay for itself the first time you use it. It's sure to become one of the most valued resources! (Edutainment Media) (18885724012) (CAUT: 4) SC, 223pg $19.95 DIGITAL PREPRESS FOR COMIC BOOKS SC by Kevin Tinsley This book is the ultimate reference guide used by professionals throughout the industry. With over 300 illustrations, and detailed instructions, this manual will provide the answers and solutions you will need to successfully print a magazine, Whether you are planning to publish your own comic, or want to provide the best reproducible art possible, this item is a must- have for your professional library. You will learn the computer procedures used by virtually every major comic book company and production department including: scanning, separations, lettering, trapping, and covers! NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. (0967542308) SC $36.95 SPACE SHIPS AT THE FINAL FRONTIER by Rick Jackson Build extraordinary Star Trek spacecraft models with this comprehensive project book, then learn how to light, mask, paint, detail, decal, and display your model. This is the only how-to book for Star Trek modelers. (Kalmbach Publishing Company) (0890243174) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8¼x10¾, 104pg $21.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DC HEROES ANIMATION CEL PAINTING KITS Make your very own animation cels! These fantastic kits come with everything you need to paint three exciting cels featuring either the animated Batman or Superman. You'll learn all about what an animation cel is and how a cartoon is made, and simple step-by-step instructions show you how to paint the three dynamic cels you'll find inside each set. When you're finished, place your completed cel in front of one of the full-color backgrounds supplied, and you've got a ready-to-frame collectible! Each set includes: three pre-inked cels, three background scenes, color guides, drawing paper, instruction book, eight special cel paints, and a paint brush. Choose from Batman Animated or Superman Animated sets. (Walter Foster Publishing) BATMAN (1-56010-293-4)—Kit $16.95 SUPERMAN (1-56010-294-2)—Kit $16.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH WRITERS ON COMICS SCRIPTWRITING SC by Various The biggest names in comics scriptwriting talk candidly and frankly to writer/journalist Mark Salisbury about their profession, their background, their route into comics, their influences, and their approach to writing and the comics industry as a whole. Interviews include those with Garth Ennis, Neil Gaiman, Todd McFarlane, Frank Miller, Kurt Busiek, Grant Morrison, Peter David, Mark Waid, Warren Ellis, and more. (Diamond Comic Distributors — England) (184023069X/STAR09968) SC, 288pg $23.99 ********************* MOVIES 1001: A VIDEO ODYSSEY TPB by Steve Tatham Written with wit, attitude, and a touch of sarcasm, 1001: A Video Odyssey contains capsule reviews and commentary of 1,001 movies in 100 categories reflecting every mood, emotion, sentiment, attitude, and seasonal holiday. For each movie entry, author Steve Tatham lists the title, rating, cast members, availability on video/DVD, and commentary with a wicked sense of humor. Unlike many rival video guides, the book includes junk food suggestions that have been specifically selected for each category as well as a collection of offbeat quotes and dialogue. (Lone Eagle Publishing) (158065236) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TPB, 8x10, 304pg $15.95 BURTON ON BURTON REVISED TPB edited by Mark Salisbury With the Batman films, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Ed Wood, and most recently, Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton has established himself as one of the great visionaries of film. In Burton on Burton, he talks to Mark Salisbury about his training as an animator at Disney, the importance of design in his films, and the recurring themes present in his work. In this revised edition, Burton also discusses how he conceived his highly stylized approach to the content and setting of Sleepy Hollow — his acclaimed retelling of the Washington Irving story. Enhanced by film stills, storyboards, and illustration of set design for his films, Burton on Burton provides insights and information about the man and his work, throwing light on both Burton's unique artistic vision and the extraordinary films that have been the result. (Faber & Faber) (0571205070) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TPB, 6x9, 208pg, b&w $16.00 COEN COUNTRY TPB by Peter Körte & Seesslen From the appearance of the chilling cult classic Blood Simple in 1984 to the critical and commercial breakout success of Fargo in 1995, the Coen brothers have created a cinematic world all their own. With the full cooperation of the Coens, Körte and Seesslen have assembled a long-overdue guide to that world with this in-depth, film-by-film analysis of all their work. The complex production process behind every Coen brothers film to date — including Raising Arizona, Miller's Crossing, Barton Fink, The Hudsucker Proxy, and Fargo — is set out from script to finished film, embellished with hundreds of photographs and storyboards. Featuring an exclusive interview with both Joel and Ethan Coen, as well as complete credits listing for all their films, this will stand as a definitive look at one of the most inventive filmmaking teams of the last 20 years. (Harpers Collins Publishers) (030681000X) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TPB, 6½ x8½, 245pg, b&w $17.50 DARK CITY DAMES HC by Eddie Muller The acclaimed author of the definitive book on film noir spotlights the genre's famed femme fatales — then and now. Eddie Muller profiles seven women who've made a lasting impression in this cinematic terrain: from veteran "bad girls" Claire Trevor, Audrey Totter, Marie Windsor, and Jane Greer to unexpected genre stalwarts Evelyn Keyes, Coleen Gray, and Ann Savage. Dark City Dames conveys the glorious excitement of gifted performers living out their youthful fantasies — and shows how they took charge of their destinies, once Hollywood had discounted their allure. It is a rare film book, offering insights into the changing image and attitudes of American women, both on and off the silver screen. (Harpers Collins Publishers) (0060393696) HC, 7x9, 192pg $29.95 DEATH ON THE CHEAP LOST B-MOVIES OF FILM NOIR TPB by Arthur Lyons Most books on the subject of film noir cover only the well-know movies in their filmogrpahies, such as The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, Out of the Past, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and so on. But these were all A-productions. What Arthur Lyons has done is dust off those B-films that have been sitting on the shelves, those which rarely, if ever, appear on television, even at three in the morning, and had some fun doing it! (Harpers Collins Publishers) (0306809966) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6½ x 8½, 256pg $17.50 EVIL DEAD COMPANION TPB by Bill Warren This is the definitive guide to the revolutionary horror film trilogy. Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead achieved instant lasting cult status back in 1982 for its gleeful splatter effects and gruesome gallows of humor. Film historian Bill Warren has had unlimited access to the Evil Dead archives, and takes us behind the scenes to look at how Raimi and his enthusiastic crew created a modern horror classic, revolutionizing the independent film industry. Warren goes on to examine the making of the two sequels, the bigger-budgeted The Evil Dead 2, and the epic Army of Darkness, and the ever-increasing popularity of the Evil Dead trilogy. (Diamond Comic Distributors — England) (1840231874) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 272pg $24.95 GLADIATOR: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY TPB by Scott, Franzoni, Logan, & Various The official illustrated companion book to the DreamWorks Pictures and Universal Pictures major motion picture release, directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, and Richard Harris. This official, full-color companion book, featuring excerpts from the screenplay, historical sidebars and illustrations, details on period costumes and epic set designs, behind-the-scenes photographs from the location filming and interviews with the screenwriters, actors, and director. (Newmarket Press) (1557044317) TPB, 8x10, 160pg, PC $19.95 KINGS OF THE JUNGLE HC An Illustrated Reference to Tarzan on Screen & Television by David Fury Cast, production credits, release date, and running times are provided for each of the Tarzan films. The plot synopses include the storyline, background information on the making of the film, and contemporary critical commentary. Also examined is Tarzan on television, from the TV movie Tarzan and the Trappers (1958) to the 1991 series. Heavily illustrated. Foreword by Maureen O'Sullivan. (McFarland & Company, Inc.) (0899507719) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 270pg $43.50 NECRONOMICON BOOK FOUR TPB SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Diamond Comic Distributors — England) (0953656438) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 192pg $23.99 SHOCKING CINEMA OF THE SEVENTIES TPB edited by Xavier Mendik Fresh from the success of the first three Necronomicon books, Shocking Cinema of the Seventies kicks off a brand-new Necronomicon Presents series, focusing on specific film decades, the first concentrating on the 1970s — "The Decade That Humanity Forgot." In a series of innovative articles leading critics and scholars consider the social and cinematic issues, which shaped the films of the decade. This volume considers film genres such as horror, the disaster movie, blaxploitation, and Kung Fu, in order to discover the truth behind one of the most prolific, turbulent, and challenging periods of cinema history. (Diamond Comic Distributors — England) (0953656446) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 252pg $31.99 STANLEY KUBRICK, DIRECTOR TPB by Walker, Taylor, & Ruchti Stanley Kubrick, Director is the only book ever written with Kubrick's cooperation. This new edition, revised and expanded to discuss all of Kubrick's films — including Eyes Wide Shut — again received the approval of the reclusive director, who before his death allowed the use of illustrations taken from the films' frames. The result is a frame-by-frame examination of the inimitable style that infuses every Kubrick movie, from the pitch-perfect hilarity of Lolita to the icy supremacy of The Shining. The book's beautiful design and dynamic arrangement of photographic stills offer a frame-by-frame understanding of how Kubrick constructed a film. What emerges is a deeply human study of one remarkable artist's nature and obsessions, and how these changed and shifted in his four decades as a filmmaker. (W.W. Norton) (0393321193) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. TPB, 7x9, 384pg, b&w $25.00 UNIVERSAL HORRORS: THE STUDIO'S CLASSIC FILMS 1931-1946 HC by Michael Brunas, John Brunas, & Tom Weaver "Informative" — Library Journal; "as close as it gets to being a primary source without being composed of celluloid" — Choice; "exhaustively research and deftly written" — New York Times; "a great deal of valuable information" Neil Barron, Editor of Fantasy and Horror. Don't take all their great words for it, go check out this outstanding book for yourself! (McFarland & Company, Inc.) (0899503691) (CAUT: 4) HC $55.00 POP CULTURE CEREALIZING AMERICA HC by Scott Bruce & Bill Crawford Special price: published at $24.95. This fascinating story chronicles the entire saga of breakfast cereal, advertising icons, and character promotions such as Snap, Crackle, Pop, Tony Tiger, Bullwinkle, The Lone Rangers, etc. It begins in the late 1800s with J.H. Kellogg and the entrance of C.W. Post, whose appropriation of Kellogg's recipes kicked off a struggle for breakfast table supremacy that continues to this day. Filled to the brim with scandals, triumphs, and flukes; all lovingly and humorously presented, it will engross anyone interested in popular culture, business, or advertising, and cereal lovers the world over. Includes a thorough bibliography. Published by Faber and Faber in 1995. (Bud Plant) (0571198511) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 314pg, b&w SRP: $12.95 GATEWAY TO ATLANTIS HC by Andrew Collins A historian's investigation that may have solved one of humankind's greatest and most enduring mysteries: the location of the "Lost City" of Atlantis. After years of travel and research, Andrew Collins has gathered convincing evidence that may establish not only that Atlantis did indeed exist, but also that remnants of it survive today. Collin's journey into the past follow the clues left by Plato, and they take him far beyond Crete and the Mediterranean, where scholars in recent times have located Atlantis. Collin's final destination will shock the experts and amaze all readers! (Publisher's Group West) (0786708107) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 448pg $26.00 LOST IN THE FUNHOUSE TPB The Life & Mind of Andy Kaufman by Bill Zehme Based in six years of research, Andy's own unpublished, never-before-seen writings, and hundreds of interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues, Lost in the Funhouse takes readers through the maze of Kaufman's mind to see, firsthand, the man behind the legend. (Random House) (0385333722) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 400pg $13.95 OUT OF TIME TPB by Norman Brosterman Flying cities, rocket ships, monorails, robots, bubble-topped cars… these are the visions of a select group of American designers, illustrators, and artists who, from the 1890s to the mid-1960s, devoted their talents to portraying the future. In Out of Time — both the book and the accompanying traveling exhibition sponsored by SITES (the Smithsonian Institute of Traveling Exhibition Service) — Norman Brosterman gathers together the most exciting ideas of these forgotten heroes of "techno- futuristic" art. Includes 90 illustrations, 48 in full color! (Abrams) (0810929392) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 96pg, PC $19.95 VOLUPTUOUS PANIC TPB SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Publisher's Group West) (092291558X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL TPB, 8x11, 274pg, PC $29.95 PULP HEROES SPIDER #16 TPB by Grant Stockbridge "The City Destroyer," a book-length epic novel by Grant Stockbridge (Norvell Page!). Includes color cover art from the original magazine by John Newton Howitt, and black-and-white story illustrations by John Fleming Gould. When thousands die as strong steel skeletons of skyscrapers crumble, the original lead-slinging webman uses his brace of .45s to battle a bloodthirsty underworld bent in bringing America to its knees with a vicious new super-weapon! (Argosy Communications) (1930909004) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 112pg $10.00 GREAT PULP HEROES SC by Don Hutchinson First time in Previews! Here is an affectionate look back at the outsized heroes who once occupied the imagination of millions of loyal readers. The Shadow, Tarzan, Doc Savage, Captain Future, The Spider, and Zorro. They were the original super-guys — godfathers and inspiration to the likes of Superman, Batman, and James Bond. Fascinating and informative, The Great Pulp Heroes is a lively and entertaining history of those fabulous characters, of the gaudy, glorious magazines that spawned them, and of the amazing wordsmiths who churned out their monthly adventures. (Bud Plant) (0889625859) SC, 276pg $9.95 SCARLET RIDERS SC by Don Hutchinson First time in Previews! The legendary pulp fiction magazines may be long dead, but they are not forgotten. Scarlet Rose is a generous collection of such tales — as flamboyant and red-blooded as the publications in which they first appeared. Included is a portfolio of cover art from the original magazines along with stories by such pulp-era favorites as Hugh B. Cave, Talmage Powell, Frederick Nebel, Murray Leinster, Harold F. Cruickshank, Ryerson Johnson, and Lester Dent — author of the world- famous Doc Savage series. (Bud Plant) (0889626472) SC, 289pg $8.95 SIMPSONS MY LIFE AS A TEN-YEAR-OLD BOY HC Bart, The Simpsons, & Me by Nancy Cartwright Nancy Cartwright is the ultimate Simpson insider. Her raspy, childlike voice is immediately recognized as none other than Bart Simpson — the most precocious, irreverent, and intriguing 10-year-old ever to enter the American consciousness. In this behind-the-scenes story, Nancy Cartwright tells of The Simpson's early days, when the cast was given a closet-sized space to record "commercial Bumpers" for the Tracey Ullman Show. She traces The Simpson's rapid rise to wild popularity, offers hilarious anecdotes about cast members and guest stars — including Ron Howard, Mel Gibson, Meryl Streep, and Elizabeth Taylor — and explains what goes into making the half-hour animate series. And she reveals what it's like at the center of an American institution, one that reinvented the sitcom, rocked the network to the core, and changed forever the face of American television. Packed with more information than has ever been revealed about the longest-running animated show, here is the perfect book for the millions of Simpsons fans who can't get enough of America's favorite dysfunctional family. (Warner Books) (0786866969) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 5½x8½, 224pg, b&w $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUR FAVORITE FAMILY by Matt Groening Celebrate the first decade of America's favorite family! Arranged by season, this book covers each episode of the television show, with the special episodes (the annual Halloween show, "Who Shot Mr. Burns," and "Krusty Gets Kancelled") receiving eyeball-bursting two-page spreads. In addition special sidebars are sprinkled throughout, showing: Simpsons firsts, Bart's chalkboard lines, Top Homerisms, an Itchy & Scratchy filmography, a Springfield timeline, and things you may have missed! NOTE: Not available in the United Kingdom. (Harper Collins Publishers) (006-095252-0/STAR11560) SC $17.95 ************** STAR TREK STAR TREK DARK PASSIONS BOOK ONE MMPB by Susan Wright In an alternate universe, Klingons and Cardassians rule the Alpha Quadrant in an uneasy alliance that barely hides a wealth of backstabbing plots and counterplots. As a trained operative for the Obsidian Order, Annika Hansen now targets Kira Nerys, the duplicitous and powerful Intendent of Bajor. To get close to her prey, Annika must worm her way into the Intendent's notoriously fickle affections — easy enough to accomplish, but it remains to be seen who is truly manipulating whom… (Pocket Books) (0671787853) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.99 STAR TREK DARK PASSIONS BOOK TWO MMPB by Susan Wright The Intendant Kira Nerys enters a dangerous liaison with Annika Hansen, unaware that Hansen is actually an agent of the Obsidian Order with plans to assassinate her when the time is right. But this treacherous association is not the only danger Kira faces, as both the sadistic Deanna Troi and Sol System Intendant B'Elanna Torees would gladly see her deposed — or worse. As four powerful women scheme for control of the Alliance, who will survive — and who will claim the ultimate prize? (Pocket Books) (0671787861) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.99 STAR OF THE MONTH STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE COMPANION TPB by Terry Erdmann & Paula M. Block The official, episode-by-episode companion to the hugely popular Star Trek: Deep Space Nine — a must-have guide for fans who never get enough of the awesome Star Trek worlds! Lavishly illustrated with a wealth of rare photos and drawing — many seen here for the first time — this is the first and only fully authorized, comprehensive companion to seven thrilling seasons of Deep Space Nine. Fans will find fascinating discoveries on every page including plot summaries, complete credits and casting anecdotes, and all the secrets behind creating the classic Deep Space Nine series. (Pocket Books) (0-671-50106-2/STAR11585) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8½x11, 800pg $27.95 ************* TUBE CYBORGS, SANTA CLAUS, & SATAN HC Science-Fiction, Fantasy, & Horror Films Made for Television by Fraser A. Sherman Since the first film produced for television — 1968's Shadow on the Land — nearly 600 of the films initially released to television have had science-fiction, fantasy, or horror themes. Information on all of these films released in America from 1968 through 1998 is collected here. Entries are arranged alphabetically and include cast and credits, a plot synopsis, and qualitative commentary, as well as notes on interesting points (e.g., future stars, salutes to other films). Appendices include a listing of films that, while not strictly genre movies, include some science-fiction, horror, or fantasy elements; a chronology of the films; and a guide to alternative video or syndication titles. (McFarland & Company, Inc.) (078640793X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 295pg $45.00 NEW YORK TIMES ON THE SOPRANOS TPB From the pages of The New York Times comes the full story of a television phenomenon: The Sopranos. Updated and expanded for the third season, The New York Times on The Sopranos traces the history of the show, provides a guide to the major cast and characters, and takes you behind the scenes to learn about the author of the series, David Chase, a veteran of such programs as The Rockford Files. In this book, you'll also learn about the actors and the characters portrayed on the show: James Gandolfini and Tony Soprano; Edie Falco and Carmela Soprano; the late Nancy Marchand and Liva Soprano; Lorraine Braco and Dr. Jennifer Melfi; Jamie Lynn Sigler and Meadow Soprano; Dominic Chianese and Corrado "Junior" Soprano; Aida Turturro and Janice Soprano; and more! Introduction by Stephen J. Cannell, creator of the Rockford Files and Wiseguy, and features the latest news and information about the cast and characters of television's most popular drama series. (Pocket Books) (0743412896) TPB, 176pg $9.95 ONE FOOT ON THE FLOOR HC by Louis Chunovic In One Foot on the Floor, Louis Chunovic, a veteran journalist and television critic, traces the curious rise and rise of sex on the small screen, from I Love Lucy to South Park. He details the story of television's attempts to keep audiences riveted without offending important segments of it. He highlights the shows and the moments that raised the temperature of television and broadened what was permissible for public viewing — from shows like All in the Family and Alley McBeal to moments like Elvis's appearance of the Ed Sullivan Show. At the leading edge of the 21st century, the same winds of sensationalism and censorship that have always buffeted television are rising. Chunovic examines how the need to compete in an ever more crowded entertainment market and the V-chip will continue to push sex in new directions. One Foot on the Floor is a riveting social history, providing the answer to the question: "How did that make it past the censors?" (Harper Collins Publishers) (1575001861) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $25.00 POPLIT, POPCULT, & THE X-FILES HC by Jan Delasara For six acclaimed seasons, FBI paranormal detectives Mulder and Scully have been chasing monsters and little green men, and exposing government conspiracies, while espousing the mantras "trust no one" and "the truth is out there." This work takes a close look at the popular television series and shows how its style, character and narrative structure have continued to tease and please a large viewing audience for six years. The book examines the text of the series, and the progression of its mythic story arc. It also looks at the show's use of expressionistic techniques in both its visual and sound effects; the related tropes of self- reflexive humor, irony, and the grotesque; and its ability to give the audience an occasional sensory jolt. (McFarland & Company, Inc.) (0786407891) (CAUT: 4) HC, 256pg $39.95 POWERPUFF GIRLS SAVE VALENTINE'S DAY TPB by Laura Dower It's Valentine's Day at Pokey Oaks Kindergarten, and The Powerpuff Girls are excited about exchanging valentines with all their friends. But Princess Morebucks, a spoiled Powerpuff wannabe, gets jealous when the Girls get more Valentines than her. Now, she's scheming to ruin Valentine's Day for everyone. Can the Girls save the day in time? (Scholastic, Inc) (078073005994) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 24pg $5.99 WHITE WOLF BEAST WITHIN MMPB edited by Stewart Wieck The world of Darkness was born with the release of Vampire: The Masquerade storytelling game in 1991. To this day, no denizen of this frightening world better captures its mood and danger than the Kindred, the beasts that men call vampires. This anthology of stories, selected carefully from the original The Beast Within, provides newcomers an introduction to the World of Darkness, and veterans a reminder of what enthralled them in the beginning. (White Wolf Publishing) (1565049020) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS MMPB, 288pg $6.50 CLAN NOVEL TRILOGY BOOK ONE: TREMERE MMPB by Eric Griffin The Camarilla lost much ground along the East Coast in its recent war with the Sabbat. But the sect claimed one of the greatest prizes in the world — control of New York City. Of course, the Camarilla was never entirely absent from the city, but in recent years no clan held so firmly there, among the enemy, as did the Tremere. Now, the story of their covert activities and greatest victory is told. (White Wolf Publishing) (156504925X) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.50 THIEVES HOUSE TALES OF FAFHRD & THE GRAY MOUSER VOLUME 2 MMPB by Frita Leiber This is the second in a six-book series collecting all of Fritz Leiber's exciting stories about the barbarian Fafhrd, and his thieving and wizardly companion the Gray Mouser. Ten adventures in all fill this book, and amidst adventures in cities and over the seas, readers discover how this pair came to be "after a fashion and only part-time" eternal servants of Sheelba of the Eyeless Face and Ningauble of the Seven Eyes. (White Wolf Publishing) (1565048776) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS MMPB, 288pg $6.50 WRESTLING CAN YOU TAKE THE HEAT? WWF COOKBOOK Fans of the #1 New York Times best-sellers The Rock Says and Have a Nice Day! are in for a treat with this cookbook, in which the superstars of the World Wrestling Federation serve up their favorite chow with attitude. It's no surprise that millions of eager fans are hungry for more of what the Federation dishes out, and Can you Take the Heat? offers the most tempting collectible yet. With step-by-step instructions, this cookbook tantalizes the taste buds with recipes and photographs of the most delicious appetizers, main dishes, and desserts created by the biggest names in professional wrestling. Plus, fans will be treated to never-before-seen shots of their favorite stars. It's electrifying! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0060393785) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Cookbook, 7x9, 240pg, PC $26.00 MANKIND HAVE A NICE DAY CASSETTE &CD by Mankind At last, the New York Times best-selling author tells his incredible story! In the rich history of the World Wrestling Federation, no superstar has been more deranged or maniacal than Mankind, one of three personalities (along with Dude Love and Cactus Jack) of the unstable Mick Foley. In his autobiography, fans get a peek into the history, personality, and demented inner life of this fascinating and incredible popular superstar. Available in Cassette format and CD format. Approximate running time: four hours. (Harper Collins Publishers) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. CASSETTE (069452218X)—Set (x3) $22.00 CD (069452395X)—Set (x3) $24.00 INTERNATIONAL SECTION BRITISH IMPORTS RUPERT BEAR DOSSIER HC by Brian Stewart Rupert is six years older than Winnie the Pooh! Rupert, the loveable bear from Nutwood, was created by Mary Toutel (nee Caldwell) and first appeared in The Daily Express newspaper on November 8, 1920. With her charming pictures and delightful poem scripts Rupert soon became a part of every child's imagination and affection. He represents friendship and fun, never losing his good cheer and consideration for others. Mary retired in 1935 and handed over the reins to the very capable Alfred Bestall who continued to supply art for the many forms of Rupert for almost the next 50 years! During World War II when paper rationing reduced the newspaper to a single page, the proprietor, Lord Beaverbrook, left in the strip to avoid damaging the national morale! In 1985 Paul McCartney's song "We All Stand Together" from his animated featurette Rupert and the Frog Song won the Ivor Novello Award. Lavishly illustrated in full color with many new pictures, this is a must for all lovers of this childhood hero. (133/BP26) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Published in 1997 by Hawk Books at UK £17.95 under ISBN 1- 899441-65-4. HC, 10x13, 96pg, FC $25.99 CITYMOUTH: HUNT EMERSON TP by Hunt Emerson Acclaimed humorous cartoonist Hunt Emerson has recently been chosen as one of the 75 European Masters of Cartooning of the 20th century. In his latest collection, Town-planning meets Dentistry with hilarious results. They're big mouths, each with a city inside. They're infested with classical ruins, a sort of architectural vermin. They suffer from all the ills of modern urban settlements — pollution, traffic gridlock, suburban sprawl, attacks by giant animals — and in addition, they have the aggressive competitiveness of mediaeval city-states. Their stories are told in comic strip form. (133) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 54pg, b&w $5.99 DANDY BEANO: MAGIC MOMENTS HC The very special occasions from the pages of Britain's best-known comic. Join Desperate Dan as he rings in the New Year, read the very first Minnie the Minx story, and meet the millionth member of "Dennis the Menace's Fan Club." Contains lots of Easter funnies, Halloween howlers, and an extra-big helping of Christmas crackers in this companion volume to Famous Faces. Includes enhanced, original coloring. (133/BP30) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x12, 144pg, b&w $13.99 Doctor Who OFFERED AGAIN O/A DOCTOR WHO: DALEK MICRO-SUPERSTARS PLAYSET In the domain of the Daleks, the Tardis has materialized aboard a Dalek battle cruiser. Can the Doctor stop Davros and the Daleks from achieving universal domination? The outcome of the battle will be in your hands with the ultra cool miniature playset pitting the good Doctor against his lifelong enemies, The Daleks! Both the figures of the Doctor (Tom Baker version) and the Dalek measures 1 ½" tall. When not playing, the playcase closes into a 5-inch realistic 3D Dalek! A true classic Doctor Who Collectible. (133/WHOPS1) (CAUT: 4) Playset $24.95 **************** DOCTOR WHO MOVIE DALEK ROLYKINS They're back! As William Hartnell stepped out onto the silver screen back in the sixties, little did he realize that his ancient TV foe, The Daleks, would have got there before him! Hiere is a new 'family' of 'Rolykins' to collect. Their design is taken from the Daleks sixties big screen versions but, as always, they're lovingly sculpted and hand-assembled for that authentic feel. This micro-model has a steel ball bearing locked in its base so that it can run silent across smooth surfaces for 'Magic Floating Action.' (WHOPS03) (CAUT: 4) Toy SRP: $6.99 DOCTOR WHO ROLYKIN GUNNER DALEK From the last broadcast TV Dalek story comes this adapted 'Gunner' Dalek (aka 'Special Weapon' Dalek) Rolykin. He's primed and ready to exterminate with his enormous blaster! Meticulously detailed, he comes straight from battle action in his own identifiable box for ease of display. (133/WHOPS04) (CAUT: 4) Toy $8.99 DOCTOR WHO ROLYKN INCUBATING DALEK How do you make Daleks? Well, this little guy goes a long way to answering the mystery. Produced in clear plastic, this rolykin contains a 'little green monster' in its upper portion, and acted as an incubation unit in the TV series. (133/WHOPS05) (CAUT: 4) Toy $8.99 ITALIAN IMPORTS MILO MANARA CARD GAME The Milo Manara card game is a true Manara collector's item — a special deck of cards with 54 illustrations by the master of erotic art, that can also be played as an intriguing card game. Length of each game is about 20-30 minutes long. English- language instruction booklet included. (133) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Game $7.99 SPANISH IMPORTS EL VIBORA #245 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.99 KISS COMIX #105 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.99 ANIME BOOKS BLUE'S SUBMARINE #6: GRAPHICAL WORLD SC A guidebook on a full-digital animation Aono Rokugo (Blue's #6). The story is set in the near future: greave environmental hazards lead humanity to initiate a worldwide development project called "AO" (blue), in which scientists look for new way to exploit the ocean. The project is led by a genius scientist named Zorndike, who secretly plans the elimination of all human beings. The crew of the sixth submarine of AO Fleet escapes the attacks by Zorndike's chimeras and tries to save the world. Produced by Shigeru Watanabe (Wings of Honneamise). One of the character designers is Renji Murata, a newcomer known for his fashionable artworks. Superb CG art. Recommended both for mecha fans and art fans. (7819/4048531263) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 80pg, PC $39.00 BRAVE SERIES DESIGN WORKS SC by Kunio Okawara Black-and-white mecha sketches by Kunio Okawara (Gundam), one of the finest mecha designers of Japanese anime. This volume's main feature is the popular new Super Robot series, GaoGaiGar, plus additional coverage on the Sunrise anime series Exkaiser, Da-Garn, Gold Goldran, Dagwon, and others. A great reference guide for mecha fans! (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 102pg, b&w $45.00 CYBER FORMULA DESIGN WORKS SC by Shoji Kawamori Another entry in the Design Works series! This book features Cyber Formula, a realistic F-1 car race TV anime/OVA by Sunrise, the production company responsible for Gundam! For automobile enthusiasts and video game fans. (7819/4896014790) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 90pg, b&w $45.00 INFINITE RYVIUS: DRAWING TOMORROW SC Newtype 100% Collection From the publishers of Newtype magazine comes the latest in their "Newtype 100% Collections," this time focusing on the latest Sunrise mecha anime, Infinite Ryvius (Mugen no Ryvius), by Hisashi Hirai. Included are full-color sections on the characters, mecha, and key scenes from this new series, following the exploits of a group of teenagers stranded in space aboard the experimental spaceship Ryvius, who must struggle for survival, branded as terrorists by Earth. (8193/4048532073) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 96pg, FC $34.99 FUSHIGI YUUGI ILLUSTRATIONS VOLUME 1 Back in print for the first time in four years! With breathtaking original illustrations and quality scenes, these collections capture the true "magic" of the hit anime series from Pioneer. Volume 1 features a gallery on the characters, with images dating back to 1993. A must-have set for any and every Watase fan! (42/4091997015) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 90pg, FC $45.00 JO JO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE HC This quality hardcover edition features plenty of full-color painted art of the many characters from Hirohiko Araki's popular new anime hit, Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure. Features a full-color gallery of character art, a character guide, an interview with the creator, and a stunning, six-panel fold-out image of the cast. Japanese text. (42/4087824071) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x12, 180pg, PC $40.00 JO JO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: JO JO A-GO! GO! SET by Hirohiko Araki This is a big special illustration collection of Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure. It consists of three books: an art book, a catalogue explaining the characters, and an interview book. Recommended for those who are searching for the latest information on this hot new anime series! It all comes packaged inside a heady-duty, illustrated tray box, featuring a die-cut lid with a built-in wheel that, when turned, shows various illustrations through the die-cuts! Japanese text. (7819/4087825914) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3), 11x14, FC $125.00 LOVE HINA COLLECTION SC A colorful look at the popular shounen manga/TV anime, featuring the exploits of Keitaro Urashima, a loser high-school graduate who fails the entrance test to Tokyo University three times, and is forced to live in his grandma's hotel to save money. Of course, he is unaware that the hotel is now an all-girl dormitory! Includes character profiles, original color art, episode guides, and more. Japanese text. (8193/4063343251) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 112pg, PC $30.00 ROKUMON TENGAI MONCOLLE KNIGHT #2 A cel art episode guide of the popular TV anime, soon to be a full-length movie! Covers episodes #5-8. Rokumon Sekai (Six Gate World) is a strange place consisting of six elements: fire, wind, water, earth, holy, and demon. Those who collect all six "Mon-Mon" items can control the monsters. Follow the adventure of the young boy Mondo, his girlfriend Rokuna, and her father Dr. Hiiragi, as they try to protect the Rokumon World from evil Count Collection! Recommended for Pokémon fans. Japanese text. (7819/4047122343) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 144pg, FC $15.99 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS CHARACTER DESIGN'S TSUBO: UNIFORMED GIRLS ENCYCLOPEDIA by Tadashi Ozawa Aspiring manga artists can learn how to draw girls in work uniforms from such situations as bakeries, fast-food shops, hospitals, restaurants, and even ethnic dress from around the world. Add a realistic touch to your characters with this very detailed, full-color art guide! (7819/476611869) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 135pg, FC $39.00 FINAL FANTASY IX POSTCARD BOOK This booklet features twenty stunning 5" x 6" postcards with CGI art from the upcoming Playstation 2 epic, Final Fantasy IX! Also included are 10 pages of 30 illustrated postcards featuring the artwork of Yoshitaka Amano, illustrator of the game. Get two books so that you can send the cards to your game-loving friends and keep the other set for yourself! (7819/4925075802) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x6, 30pg, FC $19.99 GODZILLA 2000 VISUAL ENCYCLOPEDIA SC Forget about Devlin & Emmerich's "GINO" (Godzilla In Name Only), here's the real deal: Godzilla! The one, true Godzilla returns in his latest incarnation for his 26th big screen adventure… and the first to play in American theaters since 1985! This volume features a wealth of information on the Big G's latest epic, Godzilla 2000: Millennium, and it features plenty of clear, close-up color photos of Godzilla's new design and his latest nemesis, Orga! Plus, key scenes, behind-the-scene photos, interviews with the staff, a Godzilla filmography, and more! Japanese text. (7819/476481904X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, PC $35.00 TRANSFORMERS: BEAST WARS UNIVERSE SC The first fan book on Beast Wars! This Japanese-language volume actually focuses on the all-CGI American series shown on FOX TV (the predecessor to the current series, Beast Machines), featuring profiles of all of the main characters from the Maximals to the Predacons, as well as a complete guide to all three seasons of Beast Wars episodes! Also featured is an overview of Beast Wars toys from the U.S., including all packaging, variants, and convention exclusives. This book is a must for all Beast Wars and Transformer fans! Japanese text. (7819/4789714845) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 90pg, FC $37.00 MANGA CHIC ACADEMY AURA BANSHOU #2 The latest manga by Katsu Aki (Step Up Love Story: Futari Ecchi). It's A.D. 2020; psychic power is being studied and children with such powers are trained in special schools to develop their skills. Meet Ai, an ordinary schoolboy, as he find his hidden aura power. Although Ai has an extraordinarily strong power, his powers are useless in deciding between his girlfriend from childhood and the cute classmate. Color foldout poster. Japanese text. (7819/4063490157) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $9.99 ESCAFLOWNE MANGA #1 by Yadate, Kawamori, & Aki A Japanese high-school girl Hitomi is drawn into a middle-age-ish other world, where one kingdom invades the neighboring countries. Hitomi happens to have a special power to inject energy into a fighting mecha, and is asked to protect the country with Barn, the prince of the invaded kingdom. Thus starts the story of her love and adventure. Illustrated by Katsu Aki, a popular and talented bishoujo manga artist. Based on the TV anime version (following the basic storylines). Japanese text. (7819/404781311040) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $9.99 GUNNM COMPLETE EDITION #6 The sixth 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 and a CD-ROM with a 3-D movie! Highly recommended for all manga fans! Japanese text. (7819/4087825949) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 358pg, b&w $55.00 HYPER POLICE MANGA #6 Meet the gal pal team of Natsuki and Sakura. Natsuiki is a half-human/half-cat cutie with cat ears, a tail, and swimming pool eyes. Her partner is the lovely Sakura, a lovely fox-person. Together these two comely female bounty hunters struggle to apprehend criminals in the devilish criminal town of Shinjuku with nothing but their good looks and some really big guns! Japanese text. (7819/4049261545) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $17.99 INU-YASHA MANGA #17 The latest volume in Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma ½) feudal fairy tale series filled with monsters, martial arts, and romance! Meet Kagome, high-school girl who's spirited away to feudal Japan where she discovers she's the reincarnation of the deceased priestess Kikyo. It's up to Kagome and an old priestess named Kaede (the younger sister of Kikyo), to locate the broken pieces of a magical soul gem with the help of Kikyo's former rival Inu-Yasha (a male canine-like monster). Japanese text. (7819/4091255876) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $7.99 KIA ASAMIYA: DARK ANGEL VOLUME 2 TP WITH CD-ROM by Kia Asamiya Dark Angel is one of the masterpieces of Kia Asamiya (Nadesico, Silent Moebius) first published in 1990. The story is set on a Chinese fantasy continent, where four countries (the North, the South, the East, the West) is reigned by the Center Country. Young Dark, the new guardian angel of the South, sets out on a journey to report to the Center Country of his new status, when he meet the other three guardian angels. Dark is a kind-hearted boy who hates battles, but when he is challenged by the blood- thirsty angel of the West, he is forced to find his true, devilish self. This is Volume 2 of the three-volume series. Includes 376 pages of splendidly drawn black-and-white manga. The CD-ROM contains more than 30 color/black-and-white illustrations and scenarios for audio drama. System requirement: Windows95/98/NT or Macintosh, Internet Explorer 4.0 and up, or Netscape Navigator 4.0 and up. Highly recommended for all action/fantasy manga and art fans. Japanese text. (7819/4197700784) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 360pg, b&w $33.99 LOVE HINA #2 by Ken Akamatsu This is the highly popular shounen manga/TV anime. Keitaro Urashima is a loser high-school graduate who fails the entrance test to Tokyo University three times. He goes to live in his grandma's hotel to save money, but he didn't know the hotel is now turned into an all-girl dormitory! This is a cute love comedy. Japanese text. (7819/4063126811) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $7.50 MAMOTTE SHUGOGETTEN #4 Guardian Shugogetten. One day, 14-year-old Tasuke Shichiri, receives a strange magic ring from his adventuring father in China. According to legend, if someone pure of heart wears the ring a guardian will be released. From the ring, springs Shaorin Shugogetten, a young goddess who swears to protect Tasuke from harm. But she has been asleep for 4,000 years, and her ignorance of the modern world causes her to put Tasuke in trouble more often than not. To make matters more complicated, Tasuke's father then sends him a mysterious rod and from that springs another young goddess, Ruuan Keikoniten, who swears to make Tasuke happy. Ruuan has been asleep for 1,652 years and just happens to be bitter rivals with Shaorin. An amusing manga story. Japanese text. (7819/4870252325) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg, b&w $7.99 SERAPHIC FEATHER #2 by You Morimoto & Hiroyuki Utatane Sunao is a young man who tries to find his girlfriend who disappeared on the Moon. He meets Kei, a girl who looks very much like the girlfriend, and Mozark, her beautiful guardian working for the United Nation as an Armed Inspector. Mozark and Kei come to the Moon to investigate an undercover project led by Apep, who tries to monopolize the alien technology. The artist Hiroyuki Utatane is famous for his sexy characters. Recommended for sci-fi manga fans. Japanese text. (7819/4063141160) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 225pg, b&w $9.99 SHISHUNKI MIMAN OKOTOWARI LAST CHAPTER (Prepubescent Prohibition) Final chapter in the story! 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. (7819/4091337570) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 4x7, 368pg, b&w $7.99 SILENT MOBIUS MANGA #11 The original manga based on the Silent Mobius OAV by Kia Asamiya (Dark Angel). It's AD 2030 and Tokyo City has become a gateway for demonic entities known as the Lucifer Hawks. The AMPD - Attacked Mystification Police Department - has been established to protect the city from the invading trans-dimensional demons. It's up to a group of female officers to protect the innocent. Side 10 presents chapter 23. Japanese text. (7819/4047122092) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 182pg, b&w $11.99 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES #11 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 a 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. (7819/4073109820) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 194pg, b&w $10.99 X #15 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. (7819/4049248255) (CAUT: 4) SC, 184pg, b&w $7.99 YU GI OH MANGA #9 Here's volume nine of the popular episodic shonen manga by Kazuki Takahashi. Meet, Yuugi Mutou, the beloved hero of the series, who's 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 super-hero 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. (7819/4088725913) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, b&w $8.00 GUNDAM GUNDAM ARCHIVE HC This amazing, oversized hardcover edition is a perfect collection of complete Gundam materials, including all types of Gundam mecha from the original series. Imagine page after page of original black-and-white design drawings, depicting every single Mobile Suit (and variations), spaceships, characters, locations, weapons, miscellaneous objects… it's a Gundam fan's dream come true! This fantastic reference guide is not only an all-encompassing guide book to the original Mobile Suit Gundam, its also an invaluable art reference for any artist! Highly recommended for serious Gundam fans! Ships in an embossed, slipcase with a headshot of the original Gundam. (7819/4840212112) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x14, 390pg, PC $199.00 GUNDAM MECHANICS #7 Here's a handsome binder, perfect for holding the previously offered Gundam Mechanics #1-6 file sets. The binder also includes File Set #7, 24 detachable pages, each containing a color illustration of a mecha on one side, and information (in Japanese) on the other side. You can detach the cards and reassemble them to create your own data file. Highly recommended for Gundam and mecha fans! (7819/4894252287) (CAUT: 4) Binder & Sheets, 7x9 $40.99 GUNDAM MODELS MANUAL #3 Mobile Suit Gundam: The One-Year War Special Edition! Enter the exciting world of Mobile Suit Gundam kit building, where "out of the box" is only the beginning for these cool kits. Watch in step-by-step photographs as skilled modelers customize and improve Bandai's kits, then photograph them in exciting dioramas. Features a fold-out poster. Japanese text. (8193/4840216231) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 134pg, FC $32.00 TURN-A GUNDAM 3-D BOOK From the publishers of Hobby Japan! Color photos of Turn-A Gundam models in diorama settings! Meet Turn-A Gundam (designed by futurist and conceptual designer, Syd Mead) and other unique Gundam mechas in this photo-filled volume. Learn superb modeling techniques with step-by-step color photos. Plus, get the lowdown on the characters and mecha of Turn-A Gundam with special guide sections. Includes a reversible foldout poster. (7819/4894252309) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $33.00 TRIGUN TRIGUN ART BOOK A high-quality art collection featuring loads of original images from the hit series by Yasuhiro Nightow! It features an illustration gallery of cels, a characters sections, design drawings, an episode guide, and interviews with the main staff. Includes a fold-out poster. Fans of Vash the Stampede and Wolfwood, or just fans of great manga illustration, shouldn't miss this one! Japanese text. (42/4197200870) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 104pg, FC $25.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRIGUN MAXIMUM #1 The new series of Trigun. Near-future western. After the first series, our gentle gunman Vash the Stampede is tired of the battles and hides in a frontier town. Under a false name, he manages to spend two years in peace and happiness, until he is forced to confront his nemesis, Knives. Exciting story and great artwork. Highly recommended for all manga fans! (7819/4- 7859-1842-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.95 ****************** MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #271 Animage is an excellent source for all the latest news on Japanese anime. Each issue is packed with full-color and black-and- white pages, giving you the latest scoops on the hottest anime around. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.99 AX ANIMATION MAGAZINE FROM TOKYO JANUARY 2001 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. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.99 D.D.D. VOLUME 1 First issue — from Summer 1999! A magazine dedicated to figure enthusiasts. Features figure masterpieces by artists such as Yasushi Nirasawa (Nira Works) and Keita Amemiya (Zeiram). This issue features an interview with Hajime Sorayama (Sexy Robot, the designer of Aibo, Sony's mecha dog). For all figure fans. Japanese text. (7819/4840212724) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 125pg, FC $35.00 DENGEKI ANIMATION MAGAZINE JANUARY 2001 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. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $12.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #35 This is the latest issue covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and miscellaneous merchandise items. This issue features New Ultraman series and Tigger: The Movie. Also features Sushi Azarashi (Sushi Seal), a funny character integrating the Japanese favorite cuisine and cute sea creatures. Japanese text. (7819/4846522733) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $18.99 HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 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. (544) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, 390pg, PC $14.99 HOBBY JAPAN GARAGE KIT CATALOG 2000 Features all figures, mecha models, kaiju, action figures, dolls, etc. released in the year 2000. A fantastic reference guide! Full- color, with black-and-white ad pages. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, 146pg, FC $22.00 HYPER HOBBY DASH #4 A magazine on toys! This issue features Kamen Rider Kuga, the latest Kamen Rider, and Godzilla 2000. Published in January 2000. Japanese text. (7819/419720096X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 122pg FC $13.00 HYPER HOBBY VOLUME #22 A monthly magazine on toys! This month, Hyper Hobby features soft vinyl kaiju dolls and the Sailor Moon: The Musical event. Published in July 2000. Japanese text. (7819/4197201184) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 122pg, FC $13.00 MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON JANUARY 2001 Here's a new monthly manga anthology featuring some of the most exciting manga stories around today! Read the latest stories such as Olfina by Kitsune Tennoji, Tenchi Muyo!, Ranto Mashoroku, and more. Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 400 pages. Japanese text. (7819/T1113691090652) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10 $12.50 NEWTYPE JANUARY 2001 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. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $10.99 NEWTYPE.COM VOLUME #1 A unique new internet-oriented anime magazine featuring a CD-ROM (Win/Mac), which contains special links for readers- only web contents (Japanese text). Also features great color pages. Japanese text. (7819/T1116947090741) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 140pg, FC $14.00 UCHUSEN QUARTERLY #93 A quarterly magazine dedicated to Japanese and American Sci-Fi, SFX TV, and the movies. Features the latest TV action-hero drama Tekkoki Mikazuki. Also covers the production of the latest Godzilla movie scheduled to be released in the holiday season 2000. Japanese text. (7819/T1101843090957) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 138pg, PC $19.00 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE JANUARY 2001 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 black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 500 pages. Japanese text. (7819/T1104879090441) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.99 STARLOG (JAPANESE VERSION) #5 SUMMER 2000 The Japanese version of Starlog! Starlog Japan #5 features the latest Hollywood movies such as X-Men and Dinosaur. Also contains Japanese original articles on Japanese SFX movies such as Juvenile. Japanese text. (7819/4812406463) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 139pg, FC $25.00 MAGAZINES (ADULT) BUG BUG CG JANUARY 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 CANDY CLUB DECEMBER JANUARY 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 LEMON CLUB JANUARY 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO JANUARY 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB JANUARY 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.95 CALENDARS CARDCAPTOR SAKURA 2001 CALENDARS Follow young Sakura all year long in her quest to recapture all of the lost Clow Cards in this pair of beautiful calendars! (7819) (CAUT: 4) CALENDAR A $26.99 CALENDAR B $26.99 G-TASTE 2001 CALENDAR Hiroki Yagami serves up 12 months of titillating fetishism and hentai artwork, all under the title of G-Taste. These anime beauties have only goal for the onlooker — to tease and please! And so they shall, all year long! (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 4x10 $36.99 GO NAGAI ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION 2001 CALENDAR This calendar presents 12 stunning, full-color illustrations from the master himself, Go Nagai, creator of Devilman, Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Cutie Honey, and more! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $24.99 GODZILLA 2001 CALENDAR Godzilla's 27th big-screen adventure, Godzilla vs. Megaguirus, is set to debut in December 2000… and this calendar presents action-packed photos from this all-new Toho epic! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $19.99 GUNDAM MECHANICS 2001 CALENDAR Get a look inside the various Mobile Suits of Gundam with this "mechanics" calendar! Perfect for the Gundam Wing fan on your gift list! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $26.99 GUNDAM WING 2001 CALENDAR Follow Heero and the rest of the young Gundam pilots in this all-new calendar for 2001, featuring hot new images from the hit Cartoon Network series! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $26.99 HIROKO ANZAI 2001 CALENDAR Spend each month of 2001 with famous Japanese pin up model, Hiroko Anzai, with this full-color calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar $33.99 INFINITE RYVIUS 2001 CALENDAR Sunrise Studio's Infinite Ryvius (Mugen no Ryvius) by Hisashi Hirai, is the subject of this calendar, featuring the young teen stars and mecha of this hot new series! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $26.99 KOSUKE FUJISHIMA WORKS 2001 CALENDAR A great new calendar featuring color artwork from the artist of You're Under Arrest and Oh My Goddess! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16½ $33.99 KYOKO KANO 2001 CALENDAR Spend each month of 2001 with famous Japanese pin up model, Kyoko Kano, with this full-color calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar $36.99 LOVE HINA 2001 CALENDARS Here's two full-color calendars featuring comical loser Keitaro Urashima, and the girls who live in his grandmother's hotel… now that its an all-girl dormitory! (7819) (CAUT: 4) CALENDAR A—FC, 16x40 $36.99 CALENDAR B—FC $26.99 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO 2001 CALENDAR Kia Asamiya's Nadesico is the subject of this great anime calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $26.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW: ANGEL STAR 2001 CALENDAR This Spiral-bound calendar includes good-girl pieces not included in previously published Shirow art collections! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 10x8 $26.99 MIKA KANO 2001 CALENDAR Spend each month of 2001 with famous Japanese pin up model, Mika Kano, with this full-color calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar $36.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION 2001 CALENDAR Spend the year 2001 with the young pilots and EVAs of Neon Genesis Evangelion in this stunning new calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $26.99 NIRASAWA'S DEVILMAN 2001 CALENDAR Artist Yasushi Nirasawa's take on Go Nagai's classic character, Devilman, is featured in this calendar, reproducing images from Amon: Apocalypse of Devilman OVA! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x16½ $36.99 OH MY GODDESS! 2001 CALENDARS Spend 2001 with the beautiful goddesses of by Kosuke Fujishima's Oh My Goddess with this pair of beautiful new calendars, available in standard calendar format or as a 10" x 78" poster format! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Poster Calendar, 10x78 $27.99 Standard Calendar $26.99 REI YOSHII 2001 CALENDAR Spend each month of 2001 with famous Japanese pin up model, Rei Yoshii, with this full-color calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar $33.99 RUROUNI KENSHIN 2001 CALENDAR A full year's worth of samurai action with this cool anime calendar for 2001! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $26.99 SAILOR MOON 2001 CALENDAR Join the Sailor Scouts in their battle against the forces of darkness all year long with this sailorific calendar for 2001! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $26.99 STUDIO GIBLI WORKS 2001 CALENDAR The awesome works of Studio Gibli will thrill and tantalize your senses throughout the year with this stunning calendar for 2001! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $33.99 YUUKA 2001 CALENDAR Spend each month of 2001 with famous Japanese pin up model, Yuuka, with this full-color calendar! (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar $33.99 HELLO KITTY HELLO KITTY PENCIL HOLDER To keep the lead from running out of your pencils, keep them in this adorable Hello Kitty holder! (133/MM332) (CAUT: 4) Pencil Holder $5.50 HELLO KITTY TOOTHBRUSH & KEYCHAIN This set is great for those sleep-overs at a friends' because you can keep your keys and toothbrush safe on the same chain. Hello Kitty figure opens to fit the head of the 6" toothbrush. The keychain measures 2". Comes packaged in the original blister packaging. (133/MM330) (CAUT: 4) Toothbrush & Keychian $5.50 APPAREL BESERK T-SHIRT Cast your dreams into the "Beserk" and spread "Guts" on your chest to rage havoc with Dragon Killer. Kentaro Miura's classic manga has now transformed in to the absorbing video game Sword of the Beserk. This red tee is 100% cotton! (133/NUTS40) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 DEVILMAN: STAND TALL T-SHIRT When the guy in front looks over his shoulder he will 'feel' the power of Go Nagai's indestructible Devilman looming on your chest! 100% cotton shirt on black available in Large and Xlarge. (133/NUTS90) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 GIANT ROBO: CRYSTAL BALL T-SHIRT This big guy has your whole world in his hands and is about to demand your future. This awesome black tee is 100% cotton! (133/NUTS80) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 HEAVEN & HELL ANIME T-SHIRT Start of a brand-new line of original design anime T-shirts where the action is in your mind! Has Heaven's Angel fallen to her sister's level, or is she trying to rescue her from the eternal flame? Whichever it is, that fire makes it too hot for clothes! If you can't stand the heat...! This black tee is 100% cotton. (133/DRBR01) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 KIMAGURA ORANGE ROAD: "BEDTIME FOR MADOKA" T-SHIRT No tears this time for Madoka as she takes a break from a photo session and snuggles up warmly into her blanket. This stunning beauty is featured on a white, 100% cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS95) (CAUT: 4) X-XL $19.99 KIMAGURA ORANGE ROAD: "MADOKA'S TEAR" T-SHIRT Madoka is seen here in reflective mood, as a tear is torn from those wonderful large eyes. This beautiful image is featured on a gray, 100%-cotton T-shirt. (133/NUTS32) (CAUT: 4) X-XL $19.99 MOBILE POLICE PATLABOR: "YOUNG RACER" T-SHIRT Masami Yuki's classic anime now races across your chest in the shape of this young racer and 'chariot'. This exciting image is featured on a black, 100% cotton T-shirt! (133/NUTS96) (CAUT: 4) X-XL $19.99 MERCHANDISE B-RAIN POSTCARD SET Choosing a postcard to send home has never been so hard! Is it the cute chick with the chicken or the lolly-licking Lolita? Don't panic, take them all home to show your self. Shrink-wrapped set of six full-color postcards! (133/PCS01) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Set (x6) $4.50 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION POSTCARD SET #1 In the year 2015, the only hope for the survival of mankind lies in the strength of the Evangelion! Here, on these beautifully illustrated postcards, are the cast of the extremely popular anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion. Get Shinji, Rei Ayanami, and more in this set containing six vivid postcards. (133/MM390) (CAUT: 4) Set (x6) $18.00 OTAKU POSTCARD SET #2 Otaku beware! Here is the second series of full-color postcards to suit all tastes. This set includes: Appleseed "Protect The City" (01), Neon Genesis Evangelion "At The Beach" (05), Nausicaa "Green Light" (15), Card Captor Sakura "Skates On" (20), Metal Gear "Solid" (21), and Devilman "Lady From The Shadows" (22) This is a shrink-wrapped set of six full-color postcards! (133/PCMS02) (CAUT: 4) Set (x6) $4.50 SAILOR MOON PENCILS Sailor Moon and the gang are here to help you get back into the school spirit! Pictured on these colorful pencils is the cast of the well-loved Sailor Moon! Take her and her friends to class with you and you won't mind all the written work! (133/MM389) (CAUT: 4) Pencils $0.99Ea. URUSEI YATSURA KEYCHAINS Three different keychains from Rumiko Takahashi's popular Urusei Yatsura set now, finally, available individually! Choose from Lum, 2½" of all female alien in the favorite pose in her tiger-skin bikini; the old one, Sakurambo, who stands over 2" tall, and is praying he can keep your keys safe for you; and Tehn who sits almost 2" tall with its green hair and tiger-skin diaper. (133) (CAUT: 4) LUM (KR39)—Keychain SRP: $3.50 SAKURAMBO (KR40)—Keychain SRP: $3.50 TEHN (KR38)—Keychain SRP: $3.50 TRADING CARDS SECTION COOL COLLECTIBLES DRAGONBALL Z SPECIAL CHROMIUM INSERT A-J SET From the 1995 release of Dragonball Z Trading Cards, this is the complete 10-card special chromium insert set, featuring many of the hottest characters form the animated series! (8092) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Set (x10) PI ELVGREN PIN-UPS FOIL CARDS This is a set of all gorgeous pin-up art created by Gil Elvgren. Originally appearing on calendars created by Brown & Bigelow, they were seen by millions during the 40s and 50s. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (4769) (CAUT: 4) Box PI FLEER 1995 ULTRA X-MEN CARD PACK Featuring the sensational art of Dave DeVries, Boris Vallejo, Julie Bell, Peter Scanlan, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, and others. All painted set cutting-edge chase cards and state-of-the-art graphics! If that weren't enough, look for three limited edition chase cards. They include: "Power Blast Etched Foil" cards, Fleer's first chromium set, with art by Julie Bell and Boris Vallejo; "Suspended Animation Plastic" cards, which show the front and back of the characters. Sold individually, 11 cards per pack. (4907) (CAUT: 4) Pack PI FLEER 1996 X-MEN ANCO CARD PACK This pack contains the base cards. These were originally produced for the mass market outlet. Sold individually, 6 cards per pack. (4907) (CAUT: 4) Pack PI MERLIN STAR WARS TRILOGY C-3PO AUTOGRAPHED CARD A full-color card that was not available in packs, and was never distributed in the U.S. when it was originally issued. This officially licensed card is a limited edition hand-signed autographed edition in gold-foil ink, bearing the signature of C-3PO actor, Anthony Daniels. Each 3¾" x 5¼" card comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and its own individual holder! (145) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. IX #12 (Dec99) Card PI MICHAEL JORDAN FIRST MLB CARDS Scarce premium card only available in Baseball Card Price Guide Monthly – November 1990 issue, with full-color Michael Jordan White Sox cover. The Baseball Card Price Guide Monthly contains Michael Jordan's first baseball card. Also, Michael is prominently featured on the full-color cover. Near-mint original issues. (145) (CAUT: 4) Card PI MILK & CHEESE DAIRY PRODUCTS GONE BAD CARDS This is a series of all-new art created especially for this set by Evan Dworkian, award-winning creator. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (4769) (CAUT: 4) Box PI OLIVIA BONANZA 2 CARD BONUS SET Olivia is still the most popular airbrush artist in the business, and here's an Olivia offer you can't miss! You get both the Olivia Obsessions in OmniChrome 72 card set, plus the 90-card Clearly Olivia set! (4630/HG10003) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Set (x162) PI OLIVIA HOLOGRAMS II SET This limited edition series contains three holograms created by the modern pin-up artist Olivia. (4769) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Set (x3) PI ROYO PROHIBITED CHASE CARD SET The complete set of six Meta Tex chase cards that were randomly inserted in the latest Royo trading card set from Comic Images. (4630/HG10002) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Set (x72) PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAILOR MOON ARCHIVES CARDS This set contains 72 common cards of Sailor Moon and her friends from Dart's first Sailor Moon offering in 1997. In addition, nine holographic-foil gaming card inserts have been inserted randomly into each pack! These holographic cards are be playable with the game and are available nowhere else! 6 cards per pack. 30 packs per box. (4795) (CAUT: 4) Box PI O/A SIMPSONS SERIES II DISAPPERAING INK CARD SET These are the randomly inserted cards originally released from Fleer/Skybox. The ever popular mysterious Disappearing Ink, smellicious Smell-O-Rama, and the Wiggle cards. (8394) (CAUT: 4) DISAPPEARING INK–Set PI SMELL-O-RAMA–Set PI WIGGLE–Set PI ************* SPAWN 1995 TODD MCFARLANE'S CARD PACK Wildstorm Productions presents trading cards commemorating the first 25 issues of Todd McFarlane's Spawn! Chase cards for the series include 12 oversized painted cards, four oversized bonus cards featuring artwork by McFarlane, six oversized photo cards featuring the Spawn action figures from Todd Toys, and one oversized card of Spawn – decked out in his new costume – by McFarlane. Printed with "Todd Chrome" technology, a new, clear chromium printing process! There is also a randomly inserted autographed cards throughout the series packs, signed by McFarlane, Jim Lee, and others! Sold individually. 8 cards per pack. (4907) (CAUT: 4) Pack (x8) PI SPAWN TODD MCFARLANE'S CHROMIUM INSET CHASE CARD From the series one Spawn card set, this ticket-sized Chromium Insert card was distributed one card per box. Each chromium insert card features a thin plastic cover protector that can be peeled off to reveal the gem mint card below. Artwork by Todd McFarlane. (8092) (CAUT: 4) Card PI STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI "JABBA THE HUT" SPECIAL EDITION FILM CEL This scarce limited edition Star Wars: Return of the Jedi "Jabba The Hut" Special Edition film cel contains an actual one-of-a- kind piece of 70mm film guaranteed to contain an image of Jabba the Hut! This Willitts film cell was originally available only as part of a collector's pack and is being offered, for this one time only, as a single issue. (145) (CAUT: 4) Cel $31.25 TOPPS ARCHIVES 1953 MLB COMPLETE CARD SET Difficult to assemble and very scarce, this set contains 330 different, full-color, 2½" x 3½" UV-coated cards that were issued in 1991. Complete 1953 Topps Baseball Re-Issue, plus brand-new 1953 Archives Extension Series #281-#337. Set includes: Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, Roy Campanella, Satchel Paige, Pee Wee Reese, Ed Mathews, Bob Feller, Yogi Berra, Billy Martin, Whitey Ford, Warren Spahn, Nellie Fox, Duke Snider, Casey Stengel, Joe Garagiola, Richie Ashburn, Carl Furillo, Sal Maglie, Gil Hodges, Robin Roberts, Rogers Hornsby, Bob Lemon, and many other 1953 baseball stars and superstars. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set PI SPORTS CARDS BLEACHERS KOBE BRYANT FLAIR SHOWCASE 23KT GOLD ROOKIE CARD This is a Flair Showcase legacy Kobe Bryant genuine 23kt gold rookie card. Fully licensed by Fleer and the NBA. This card is highlighted with L.A. Laker purple foil and is to exact specification of the paper version. Card is individually numbered and limited to only 1996. (CAUT: 4) Card PI MICHAEL JORDAN 23KT GOLD 1986 ROOKIE RETIREMENT CARD This genuine 23kt gold card is fully licensed by Fleer and the NBA. This card is an exact commemorative replica of the famous original 1986 Fleer Michael Jordan Rookie card. The only difference is that this card is layered completely with genuine 23kt gold and featured a retirement logo over-stamped in black foil: "January 13th, 1999." From the uniform to the color borders, to the Fleer 1986 logo… this card is to the exact specifications of the original 1986 Fleer Jordan Rookie card. Card is individually serial numbered. (CAUT: 4) Card PI SHAQUILLE O'NEAL HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE PROMO CARD SET This set comes with the following five cards: LSU college card featuring him in the home uniform dunking the ball, LSU card featuring him in the away uniform (running), LSU card featuring him in the home uniform (running), Cole High School, and High School McDonald's All-American classic. All cards are officially licensed. (CAUT: 4) Set PI FLEER Due to problems in scheduling, there is no information at this time for Fleer. Please see your retailer for current information. FLEER 2000-2001 TRADITION NBA CARDS 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP: $1.49 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI FLEER 2000 TRADITION GLOSSY FACTORY NFL CARD SET (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Set PI FLEER 2001 FOCUS TRADITION MLB CARDS 10 cards per pack. 24 cards per box. SRP: $2.99. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. the and U.K. Box PI FLEER 2001 TRIPLE CROWN MLB CARDS New brand name – replaces the Dominion name. 10 cards per pack. 28 cards per box. SRP: $.99. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. the and U.K. Box PI PACIFIC PACIFIC 2000 OMEGA MLB CARDS Now, the final baseball set of the year, the Alpha to Omega from Pacific! A Base set of 250 cards, variations include serial- numbered Copper (1:73), Platinum Blue (1:145), and Premiere Date (1:37) cards. Inserts include: 20 "E.O. Portrait" (1:73) cards, 20 "MLB Generations" (1:145) cards, 20 "Stellar Performers" (1:37) cards, 18 "AL Contenders" (2:37) cards, 18 "NL Contenders" (2:37) cards, 9-15 "Game-worn Jerseys" cards, and 36 "Full Count" (4:37) cards with four variations. 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PACIFIC 2000 REVOLUTION NFL CARDS The Base set includes 150 cards, 100 veterans and 50 rookies serial-numbered to 300. Variations of base only cards include: 50 serial-numbered hobby only "Shadow Series" cards and serial-numbered "Premiere Date" (1:7) cards. Inserts include: 10 "Game-Worn Jerseys" cards, 10 "Patch Variation" cards, 20 "Ornaments" (1:25) cards, and 36 "First Look" (4:25) cards. Also includes 20 "Making the Grade" cards with one point (1:4), five points (1:37), and 10 points (1:73). There is one graded cards in every pack. 3 cards per pack. 6 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PACIFIC 2001 MLB CARDS The 450-card Base set includes 60 serial-numbered Hobby Limited cards, 35 serial-numbered Extreme Limited cards, and serial-numbered Premiere Date (1:37) cards. Inserts include: six-10 randomly inserted "Game-Worn Jersey" cards, six-10 randomly inserted "Patch Variation" cards, 10 "Cramer's Choice Awards" (1:721) cards, 10 "Styrene Variation" cards, 10 "Canvas Variation" cards, 36 "Gold Crown Die-cuts" (1:73) cards, 50 serial-numbered "Purple Velvet" cards, 100 serial- numbered "Royal Blue Velvet" cards, 6 green velvet "Autographs" cards, 18 "AL Decade's Best" (2:37) cards, 18 "NL Decade's Best" (2:37) cards, 24 "Pacific Ornaments" (2:27) cards, and 10 "On the Horizon" (1:145) cards. 12 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PRESS PASS OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRESS PASS EXTREME RAGE 2000 CARDS Introducing the inaugural edition of Press Pass Rage! Contains the quality you've come to expect from Press Pass, and cards that showcase the best athletes in extreme sports with action-packed photography. The extreme sports athletes in this series include Biker Sherlock, Dennis McCoy, Bob Burnquist, Travis Pastrana, Tara Dakides, Fabiola Da Silva, and more. Also includes three levels of all-foil inserts, and Graffiti cards – a certified autographed card program featuring top personalities. 7 cards per pack. 24 cards per box. SRP: $2.99 per pack. (80529) (CAUT: 4) Box PI ******************** TOPPS COMPANY BOWMAN 2000 CHROME NFL CARDS The 250-card Base set includes 140 Veterans and 110 Rookies & NFL Europe Prospects. Parallels includes Base Set Refractors (1:12) and 10 Rookie Refractors (1:281). Inserts include 20 "Shattering Performers" cards, 10 "Scout's Choice Update" cards, 10 "By Selection" cards, and 20 "Ground Breakers" cards. The box Loader includes 10 "Rookie of the Year Loaders, one card per box. 4 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $3.00 per pack. (713-00H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI TOPPS 2000 CHROME ROOKIES & TRADED MLB CARD SET The 135-card Base set includes 45 of the most important trades for the Major League Baseball season and any new uniforms missed in 2000 Topps Baseball Series 2, and 90 Rookies cards denoted with the Topps Rookie card logo (includes 10 of MLB Draft Picks from 2000 draft. Also includes high-end packaging. SRP: $99.99 per set. (807-00H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Set PI TOPPS 2000 GOLD LABEL NBA CARDS The 300-card Base set includes 300 Gold Label cards equally broken into three subjects — Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Parallel cards include 100 Premium cards. Insert cards include 10 "Jam Artists" cards, 10 "Great Expectations" cards, 15 "Home Court Advantage" cards, "NBA Playoff Jersey Relics/Autographed" cards, and one "Instant Win" card. There is also 35 Parallel cards — "One-to-One" cards and one Info card. 5 cards per pack. 24 cards per box. SRP: $5.00 per pack. (944-00H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI TOPPS 2001 HIGH DEFINITION MLB CARDS The Basic cards include 100 Veterans and 20 Super Stars of the Game sequentially numbered to 2001. Parallels include 120 cards (sequentially numbered to 50). Inserts sets include 10 "20-20" cards, 15 "The Game Defined" cards, 10 "Spot Lights" cards, eight "Clear Relics" cards, and four "Autographs" cards. 4 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. SRP: $4.00 per pack. (983- 01H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Box PI THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2001 VINTAGE MLB CARDS Introducing an all-new Upper Deck brand that will bring collectors back to the grand days of collecting. A 440-card set that features a throwback design and printed on thick cardboard that will bring back memories of yesteryear. Look for a number of great subsets, as well as some super inserts that stay true to the traditional collector. Look for "Timeless Teams Bat" cards (1:72), featuring game-used bat cards of members of some of the most prolific teams in baseball history including the Big Red Machine and the Brooklyn Dodgers. Also, look for "Timeless Teams Jersey" cards seeded at 1:288. There are also Timeless Teams combo cards featuring multiple swatches of game-used materials. In addition, this product is the first to contain the year-long Upper Deck Mantle-DiMaggio Baseball Promotion. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $1.99. Per Pack(15738) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2000-2001 VINTAGE NHL CARDS Comprehensive 440-card set that utilizes throwback-style designs and is printed on thick, "old-style" card stock. Basic set consists of 350 Regular Player cards, plus team photos and Rookie cards. Inserts include "Champions: A Piece of History" cards that feature game-used jersey cards of the New York Islanders Stanley Cup teams, plus "Original Six: A Piece of History" cards. Other Inserts include 20 "National Heroes" cards, 20 "Great Gloves" cards, 10 "Star Tandems" cards, 10 "All UD-Team" cards, and 10 "Messier Heroes of Hockey" cards. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $1.99 per pack. (15672) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2000 NHL SERIES II CARDS The continuation of the popular Upper Deck Hockey brand that features the usual assortment of short-printed Rookies (1:4), as well as a host of game jersey cards. Hobby boxes feature Autographed Game Jersey cards (1:287), and the standard unautographed Jersey cards will also be seeded at (1:287) as well. There are also some unique Combo Jersey cards featuring swatches of jerseys from two different players. Also, look for "Game Patch" cards (1:5,000), "Autographed Game Patch" cards, as well as a "Signature" insert (numbered to 250). Plus, this product continues the popular E-Card initiative that gives collectors the opportunity to go to the UD website and win jersey and autographed cards of their favorite NHL players. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2000 ULTIMATE VICTORY NBA CARDS This popular product that utilizes the Upper Deck brand designed and upgrades it using rainbow-foil technology. Look for serial-numbered Rookies and a unique Game-Used insert focusing on the World Champion L.A. Lakers as well. Extremely limited production, as this is a retail-primary product with very limited hobby distribution! (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2001 MVP NASCAR CARDS The most popular economy brand in the industry hits the races with MVP Racing! Everything that collectors have come to expect in MVP Racing returns, plus some all-new twists and surprises as well. Currently, some new and exciting game-used elements are being developed for this product. Stay tuned! 10 cards per pack. 28 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK BROOKLYN DODGERS MASTER COLLECTION This is a very special tribute to one of the most historic teams in the history of baseball. With a limited production of just 250 boxes, each of the cards in these numbered sets will come in individual holders, and packaged in beautiful, laser-engraved wood box. This extremely limited 26-card set includes 15 "Regular" cards, seven "Legends of Flatbush Game-Used Bat" cards, two "Legends of Flatbush Signed Game-Used Bat" cards, one "Legend of Flatbush Game-Worn Jersey" cards, and one "Legend of Flatbush Signed Game-Worn Jersey" card. One Mystery Pack is also included in every box! The Mystery Pack items include "Gil Hodges Bat/Cut Combination" card, "Pee Wee Reese Bat/Cut Combination" card, "Jackie Robinson Bat/Cut Combination" card, "Roy Campanella Bat/Cut Combination" card, "Robinson/Reese Bat Combination" card, "Robinson/Campanella Bat Combination" card, "Robinson/Hodges Bat Combination" card, "Robinson/Snider Bat Combination" card, "Newcombe/Furillo Bat Combination" card, "Snider/Newcombe Autographed Bat Combination" card, and "Koufax/Drysdale Game-Used Combination" card. SRP: $4,000.00 per pack. (14784) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Collection PI NON-SPORTS CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT DRAGONBALL Z ORIGINAL JAPANESE HERO COLLECTION SERIES I CARDS Dragonball Z is easily one of the hottest anime products on the market today in the United States! This incredible anime product had its start in Japan over eight years ago, and was made into one of the best-selling trading card products ever by collectors in Japan. Now, through special arrangement, Artbox Entertainment is making available the original Dragonball Z trading card set to collectors here in the United States! See the set that started it all! This fantastic set features custom artwork, character pin-ups, and scenes from the popular cartoon! The quantity of original Dragonball Z trading cards is very limited, and will sure to be a much sought-after commodity. 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (14000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z SERIES 3 CARDS DBZ fans, get ready to roll again, with Dragonball Z Series III trading cards from Artbox Entertainment/JPP Amada. Goku, Gohan, and their friends are on another quest to save Planet Earth from the evil Saiyans! This 72-cards series brings you all- new art and adventure to Dragonball Z Series III trading cards. Your mission is to collect them all and save Planet Earth! Includes 72 Regular cards, 10 Gold Metallic cards, and four Clear Chase cards randomly inserted. Nine Regular cards and one Gold Metallic card in each pack. The Dragonball legacy is back! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (08381/STAR10942) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ******************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL Z SUPER-SIZE STICKERS SERIES I Earth needs defending, and Goku, Gohan, and all their friends are here to do the job. Artbox Entertainment presents a super- size collectible products — Super-Size Dragonball Z Stickers! Dragonball Z has consistently been one of the most successful animated franchises in Japan for quite some time now, and there is no sign of it cooling off! These Super-Size Stickers feature two stickers sheets per poly bag. 2 stickers per pack. 24 packs per box. (11710) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ******************** POKÉMON GOLD & SILVER ACTION FLIPZ CARDS So you think you've caught them all? You think you've become a Pokémon master? Well, you're probably on your way, but now every Pokémon master can try to find all 100 of the new Pokémon in the new Pokémon Gold & Silver Action Flipz. One hundred all-new Pokémon monsters are the focus of this new release in the best-selling Pokémon Action Flipz series. Includes over 80 individual Action Flipz, 10 rare 3-D Action Flipz, and 18 bonus stickers. Four Action Flipz per foil pack. 24 foil packs per box. Limited Hobby Edition! (14500) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K., Australia, or New Zealand. Box PI DART FLIP CARDS, INC. SAILOR MOON CCG LIMITED PRINTING PLATE These one-of-kind Sailor Moon printing plates come complete with the card that they were made for and a Certificate of Authenticity, all held together in a three-card acrylic holder. Very limited! (CAUT: 4) Plate SRP: $29.95 CYBERACTION, INC. STAR TREK CYBERACTION COLLECTIVE CARDS CD-ROM Each box consists of a complete set of nine CDs. Guaranteed one gold-backed CD in every box, only 1,000 of each CD is gold. Includes seven interactive trading cards per CD, plus free access to four internet cards — 67 total interactive trading cards. Limited edition of 6,000 boxes. SRP: $9.95 per CD ROM. (CAUT: 4) Box PI INKWORKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SIMPSONS COLLECTOR ALBUM This is an amazing die-cut premium vinyl collector album featuring Bart's distinctive head shape! Made especially for the Simpsons 10th Anniversary cards. (11840) (CAUT: 4) Album SRP: $19.95 ****************** LASTING IMAGES SANTA'S HELPERS 2000 EDITION CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x9) PI SANTA'S HELPERS 1999 EDITION CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x9) PI SANTA'S HELPERS 1997/1998 COMBO EDITION CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x40) PI RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES OFFERED AGAIN O/A FARSCAPE IN MOTION 9-CARD PROMO SET A routine mission that yielded a wormhole cast a brave man into a freaky parallel universe. The result of such a mindbender? Farscape is the hottest new Friday night TV sci-fi series going! Get in on the action with American astronaut John Crichton and his comrades caught up in an intergalactic conflict. Avoid the Peacekeepers and help John find his way home with this set that includes 2½" x 3½", standard-size motion cards of the main cast. (CAUT: 4) Set PI ****************** STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES IN MOTION SOUND CARD SET The first Star Trek Sound In Motion cards with a patented sound clip activated with just a touch of you finger, no accessories needed! (CAUT: 4) Set PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A WILD WILD WEST 1965-1966 SEASON 1 CARDS These are great cards from the classic TV series, Wild Wild West! Includes two autographs in every box featuring Robert Conrad (James West), Yvonne Craig (Ecstacy Lajoie), Sue Ane Langdon (BarBara Luna), Singrid Valdis, and many more! This is a must-have for any Wild Wild West fan! 9 cards per pack. 36 cards per box. SRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI ******************* GAMES SECTION ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT SECRETS OF THE UNICORN Not all journeys end. Second in the Secrets of the Clan series, Secrets of the Unicorn details more of the Kin-Rin's journeys through the Burning Sands and the lands surrounding Rokugan, including the journeys of the Moto, the lost city of Laramun, and the Senpet Empire. The sourcebook also explores the Kolat's origins in the Burning Sands, and introduces new CCG items, spells, and personalities to the role-playing game setting. (3027) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 DOOMTOWN CCG: DO UNTO OTHERS STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS A new threat appears over the skies of Gomorra Valley, sparring with the Collegium for control of its borders and throwing everything from Shan Fan to the Devil's Armpit into chaos. Armed with deadly vehicles of destruction and gunning for Sweetrock's remaining ghost rock, these new predators mark the beginning of the end for Gomorra and its inhabitants. This winter, take care when you leave the house – the sky might just fall on you… literally! (CAUT: 4) STARTER (6008)–Deck MSRP: $8.99 BOOSTER (6009)–Pack MSRP: $2.99 BRAVE NEW WORLD EVIL UNLIMITED That's life in Brave New World – at least if you're part of the Defiance, a loosely organized band of super-powered freedom fighters that's America's last hope for restoring democracy. The game features 64 pages of full-color artwork, and a Brave New World mini-comic penciled by Kevin Sharpe. Written by Matt Furbeck and cover by Zeke Sparkes. (8007) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $19.95 APOPHIS CONSORTIUM OBSIDIAN: AGE OF JUDGEMENT ENHANCED CORE RULEBOOK After rave reviews of the first edition of Obsidian, Apophis Consortium has listened to the fans and has fine-tuned their game to give the fans exactly what they want! The enhanced edition has been reedited, given an index, tiny rules have been adjusted for maximum game play, and best of all, more art! New pieces have been added from renowned artists Mike Suttfin (Magic: The Gathering), Fred Hooper (FASA), Arnie Sweckel (D&D 3rd Edition), and Paul Carrick (Call of Cthulu). (0967126304) (CAUT: 4) HC, 255pg $28.00 WASTELAND: BEYOND THE OUTPOSTS If surviving the confinement of the Zone seemed perilous, try to test fate in the unforgiving wastelands. Where Deamons roam wild and Kultists are freed from the ever-watchful eyes of the law. Each town struggles to survive political rifts, famine, scavenging raids and, of course, the Deamonic armies of the nearby terraformations. The wasteland is an ever-changing landscape catered specifically for the toughest of inhabitants. So whether they are from the Zone on a corporative expedition or they are exiles trying to survive, life is fast and definitely dangerous in the wasteland. New Ethos, socials, convocations, and rituals are included along with an introduction to the mysterious Kult of Pestilence. Artists included in the book: Ravan Mimura, Arnie Sweckel, Jim Pavelec, R.K. Post, and Brian Bradley. (0967626312) (CAUT: 4) SC, 203pg $20.00 ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH MONSTER RANCHER CARD GAME THEME DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS A new and exciting collectible card game based on one of the top-rated animated shows in Japan! With awesome artwork, these cards feature the characters and monsters from the series — and only the first wave will have a first-edition stamp. The first wave will also feature randomly inserted special foil cards in the booster packs. Eleven cards per booster pack; 60 cards per starter deck. The theme decks are resolicited from Previews Vol. X #6 (Jun00) (CAUT: 4) THEME (13810)—Deck MSRP: $11.99Ea. BOOSTER (14140/STAR11545)—Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. **************** DECIPHER, INC. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRIBBLES CCG This creative new game is fast, fun, and interactive! This game appeals to both CCG fans and anyone who likes Star Trek! It's easy to understand, quick to learn, and can be played by nearly all ages! Basically, the first player starts by playing a "Tribble" card, the next player plays a "10 Tribbles," the next a "100 Tribbles," and so on. There are a few twists thrown in! You may have the option to change directions, skip a player, and play the same card as the player before you. Each card has an icon distinguishing its special game-play features. The object of the game is to go out of cards first, and to accumulate the most points. These cards are compatible with the highly collectible, special Tribbles cards introduced in the expansion set, The Trouble with Tribbles! Each game contains enough cards for two to four players, a score pad, pencil, and rules. Game includes 120 cards. (469) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Game $25.00 **************** DORK STORM PRESS POKÉTHULHU: THE ROLE-PLAYING GAME It's an endless summer vacation in the land of the dead. The Pokéthulhu – adorable eldritch monsters from the icy depths of space – run wild in the swamps, the forest, and even the cobwebs and sagging gambrel roofs of the fishing village that you call home. Pokéthulhu is a fantasy adventure game based on the popular cartoon show of the same name. Ever wonder what happens when Jigglypop goes head to 'pod with Dagong? Want to solve the mystery of why cute girls named Librarian Lumli work in every Cult Library – and why they always look the same? You've thrilled to the adventures of Randy Carter, Sonia, Titus, and their friends, from Randy's first Elder Badge to the threat of Thutwo in Pokéthulhu: The Movie. But now, armed with your very own Shining Dodecahedron and Pokénomicon, you can quest for the Nameless City and do battle with the forces of Team Eibon! You become a Pokéthulhu Cultist, collecting and training a 'thulhu of your very own! From the warped minds of S. John Ross, Phil Reed, and John Kovalic comes Dork Storm Press' first foray into adventure gaming – Pokethulhu: the Role-Playing Game. Fast, furious, and more fun than a screaming yellow electric rat in a blender, the stars are right for this hilarious game of cute, cuddly cultists! Game $5.95 DREAM POD 9 HEAVY GEAR: DUELISTS HANDBOOK The Duelist Handbook second edition brings Heavy Gear players into the ritualized and violent world of Gear dueling. This revised handbook examines the duties and lives of military, professional, and underground duelists, along with the world they live in. This book features a revised dueling system and source material on the upcoming Heavy Gear animated series. (DP9- 105) (CAUT: 4) SC, 144pg $22.95 JOVIAN CHRONICLES: SPACE EQUIPMENT HANDBOOK The Space Equipment Handbook describes the technology needed for living and working in the 23rd century. It is a comprehensive guide to common and important pieces of equipment used by people in the Jovian Chronicles universe, all illustrated with clear technical drawings and schematics. (DP9-321) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $15.95 FANTASY FLIGHT PUBLISHING, INC. BLUE PLANET V2 MODERATOR'S GUIDE Blue Planet v2 Moderator's Guide includes an expanded chapter offering helpful tips and advice to gamers, more settlement descriptions, maps, flora, and fauna. Also, previously unpublished secrets of Poseidon's aborigines, new "Access Denied" plot hooks and adventure seeds, and more than a hundred new illustrations that bring the Blue Planet to life! (BP01) (CAUT: 4) HC $27.95 BLUE PLANET V2 PLAYERS GUIDE Blue Planet v2 Player's Guide comes with a concise introduction to the setting that will help familiarize new player with the Blue Planet and an extended chapter detailing the technology and gear of the 22nd century. Plus, new information on cetacean player characters, from unique character options to role-playing tips and a completely new game system that is intuitive, elegant, and most importantly, a lot of fun to play. Features more than one hundred new illustrations! (BP02) (CAUT: 4) HC $27.95 BLUE PLANET V2 FIRST COLONY A century after it was founded by the Athena colonists, Haven remains the heart of the human colonization of Poseidon. This campaign sourcebook and series connected adventures brings the colonial boomtown to life in vivid detail. From the crime- ridden canals of the Floats, to the veiled wealth and power of the Biogene corporate arcology, to the research labs of the Haven Institute of Science and Technology, Haven is a city of prosperity, opportunity, intrigue, and danger. (BP04) (CAUT: 4) HC, 128pg $23.95 ORCZ BOARDZ GAME Orcz is the fast-paced and hilarious board game of feuding Orc Warlords. Each player takes control of an Orc Warlord seeking to bring brutal defeat to the other Orc Warlords (the other players). To do so, the Warlord must gather troops, wage battles, and defend his stronghold. But most importantly of all, the Warlord must seek to build the tallest Totem to honor The Dark One (the dark master in the tower that rules the Orcs). The winner is the last Warlord standing, or the one that builds the most impressive totem. (MA02) (CAUT: 4) Game $16.95 FASA CORPORATION SHADOWRUN: RIGGER 3 Rigger 3 features everything that the rigger needs beyond the rules in Shadowrun 3rd Edition. Vehicle construction, from everything from drones to ships and beyond, to advanced sensor and electronic countermeasure, it even contains rules for security riggers – those that jump into a building's security system and "pilot" the building itself. Rigger 3 also contains information from running a smuggling operation and the broader patrols that hunt down smugglers. (7910) (CAUT: 4) SC $22.00 CRIMSON SKIES: REPUBLIC OF TEXAS The Lone Star Republic was the first state to quit the Union – a decision that led directly to the eventual collapse of the United States. Learn about important personalities, cities, manufacturers, and organizations whose vision and arrogance created the great nation of Texas, from the turbulent times of the great stock market crash and war with Mexico to its current state of hostile intent toward its border nations. This book includes a multiple-mission campaign following the exploits of the famed Texas Air Rangers in a battle versus the French Legion over Louisiana airspace. (8007) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 AIRMAN'S GAZETEER: ATLAS OF THE FRACTURED STATES A world book and historical update for the Crimson Skies universe, focusing on the current state of the affairs of the nations of the former United States, as well as new planes and notable pilots and the missions that made them famous. (8008) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 CRIMSON SKIES: ROGUE FLYER MMPB The first book in the Wings of Justice trilogy. For Trevor "Falcon" Girard, the slide from agent of law to agent of justice is down a short, slippery slope. The question is: should he try to climb back up? (8901) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.95 CRIMSON SKIES SERIES 2: PIRATE'S GOLD MMPB This second series introduces Nathan Zachary and his famous band of air pirates: the Fortune Hunters. This epic follows Zachary's air exploits and daring escapes during his early days as a war pilot and recounts climatic confrontation with the nemesis. (8904) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.95 BATTLETECH: THE INNER SPHERE The Inner Sphere picks up where the Clans: Warriors of Kerensky left off, providing a detailed look at history, culture, and geography of the Inner Sphere and periphery. A perfect companion to MechWarrior: Third Edition and the Field Manual series, the Inner Sphere provides the most comprehensive view of these fascinating realms of the BattleTech universe. (1724) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 BATTLETECH MAP SET 6 This BattleTech map set includes a full-color counter sheet of terrain hexes to customize your BattleTech maps, plus one of each of the following maps: BattleForce 2 map, Box Canyon, City (Downtown), City (Residential), City (Skyscraper), City (Suburbs), Woodland, and Wide River maps. (1723) (CAUT: 4) Set $18.00 CRUCIBLE PRINCIPATE FACTION BOOK The Principate are loyal members of a strong nation led by the firm grasp of its eternal queen – a woman whose ambitions shape her nation, and perhaps a new world. From the many duchies, to the less-civilized lands of the Thane, to the raw, purely magical armies created by the mysterious Elementalists, this book explores the strengths and unique powers of the forces the queen fields in her quest for unlimited power. Faction books offer players exciting new options for their favorite faction. Each book expands on the background described in the main rulebook and provides new faction-specific weapons, powers, and uses of magic, plus plenty of new units for customizing a force. Faction books also feature stunning photographs of new miniatures. (9001) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 CRUCIBLE ORC FACTION BOOK Cruel and savage, steeped in their martial heritage, the orcs have awaited the invasion of Crucible for generations. Now the invasion has come – and they are ready, eager to destroy the enemies of their long-dead masters. Supported by brutal tactics of the Plains orcs and the ancient magic still participated by the Ortek orcs, the defenders of Crucible will fulfill their destiny… or die trying. (9002) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 VOR PHARON FORCEBOOK Fueled by a fierce hatred for all that lives, the Pharon descend upon the battlefield like a living nightmare. Ranks of shambling undead wielding wicked weapons of doom. Plunge deep into the workings of the empire of death and discover the secrets behind the Pharon's dark agenda. (4107) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 VOR SHARD FORCEBOOK Beautiful and deadly, the Shard are hell-bent on escaping the Maelstrom and returning to the bliss of immortality. Sheathed and imprisoned in crystalline armor, these creatures of energy morph their shells into a deadly arsenal, striking down all who interfere with their release. Forcebooks contain everything players need to know about the fighting force they've chosen to play. Each book includes race-specific campaign rules, new abilities, new equipment, special characters and photographs of new miniatures, including painting guidelines and tips. (4106) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 GUARDIANS OF ORDER CUTE & FUZZY COCK-FIGHTING SEIZURE MONSTERS They're agile. They're mobile. They're hostile. They're small and fuzzy and extraordinarily cute! And naturally they want to fry, bash, and squish each other into oblivion. Don't worry, however, because they'll all be better the next day. Welcome to the world of cute and fuzzy cock-fighting seizure monsters, the big eyes, small mouth supplement that shows you how to play a pet monster trainer (or the pet monster) just like on TV. CFCSM is a satire of the "monster fighting" genre, but you can use the book to play in-genre characters as well. This is your chance to discover what it would really be like to be a kid growing up in a world where every boy and girl had his or her own personal monster gladiator. (02104) (CAUT: 4) SC $15.95 TENCHI MUYO! GAME MASTER SCREEN The supplement for The Tenchi Muyo! RPG and Resource Book. This durable three-panel screen features a stunning picture of Tenchi and friends on the outside, and contains all of the charts, tables, flowcharts, and GM tips that are included in the core RPG book. A new adventure is also included that GMs can use as a single-session game, or insert into their own campaigns. A must-have for the Tenchi Muyo! GM and fan of the series. (07002) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #10 (Oct99) Screen $12.95 HONG KONG ACTION THEATRE 2ND EDITION Introducing the new and improved second edition of the critically acclaimed Hong Kong Action Theatre! This 2nd edition improves upon the game that put fast-paced, high-flying, over-the-top action role-playing on the map. This game features all- new artwork, improved and expanded resource material on Hong Kong and the film industry, and the Cinemaction version of the highly popular Tri-Stat System. The new game engine – while compatible with many other Guardians of Order games that also utilize the Tri-Stat System – will keep some of the innovative features of the original edition. Come and enter the adrenaline-charged role-playing game of Hong Kong action movies! (10001) (CAUT: 4) SC $24.95 TENCHI MUYO BUTTON MEN Tenchi Muyo explodes from the screen and appears in a new Button Men dice combat game! This fast-paced, two-player game is ideal for all ages and skill levels. Fully compatible with Button Men sets from Cheapass Games and many other companies. Tenchi Muyo Button Men can be used for casual or tournament play. Each of the six two-button sets features two popular characters as well as a complete rulebook explaining how to use your all-new Button Men. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America. TENCHI VS. KAGATO (06013) $5.95 RYOKO VS. YOSHO (06014) $5.95 AYEKA VS. KAIN (06015) $5.95 WASHU VS. DR. CLAY (06016) $5.95 RYO OHKI VS. NAGI (06017) $5.95 MIHOSHI VS. KIYONE (06018) $5.95 HERO PUBLISHING CHAMPIONS: NEW MILLENNIUM SECOND EDITION by Burnham, Peterson, & Long The second edition of the best-selling superhero RPG features a revised set of Fuzion rules, including all the enhanced rules from Alliances and Bay City. The Instant Fuzion rules are also included to make starting play even easier for new players, plus notes on how WildStrike! players can use this book. Complete 5th Edition Hero System stats are included for the heroes and villains, so this campaign setting works for all Champion fans. (HRG3100) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #12 (Dec98) MMPB, 208pg $24.95 HUBRIS GAMES PROVIDENCE: ECOLOGY COMPANION The Ecology Companion is a manual of magical creatures, plants, and insects for the Providence games setting. It includes statistics and descriptions of every entry, new races (such as Oriole, Panther, and Tiger troupials), new powers, and scenario ideas. (HUB020) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 252pg $25.00 MAELSTROM: EXPLORER'S HANDBOOK Tame the storm! The Explorer's Handbook gives you everything you need to scour the world. Gadgets, weapons, survival gear, and a few good dogbounds. The handbook includes an overview of all the major regions, as well as affinities, traits, gadgets, and artifacts for the serious explorer. (HG1005) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 140pg $12.00 INTERACTIVE IMAGINATION OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGI-NATION DUEL CCG BOOSTER PACKS & STARTER DECKS Previously offered in Previews Update #442! Imagine a world of unbelievable creatures, exciting adventures, mysterious cities, and powerful mages. This is the world of Magi-Nation. The Magi-Nation collectible card game lets you play one of the potent wizards, called Magi. Using your characters, called Dream Realm Creatures, you can battle other Magi for control of Magi- Nation. Learning the game is quick, easy, and fun. The Magi-Nation CCG creates a fantastic world for you and your friends with hundreds of different cards. You have 44 of those cards now. With these cards, you can begin exploring the Magi-Nation universe by playing against your friends and their decks. However, many other cards can enhance and change your deck. You will want to collect and trade for other cards in the huge world of Magi-Nation. Cards come in decks, as well as packs of 11 cards each. In the packs you will find not only more cards, but also ultra-rare foils. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. BOOSTER (1931054029)–Pack MSRP: $3.29 STARTER (1931054002)–Deck MSRP: $9.99 **************** KOPLOW GAMES, INC. ORACLES OF EIGHT Use the Octagons of Fate for your own daily divination of get together with friends and family for an evening of readings! Translated from a French divination tool from the 19th century, Oracles of Eight is a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in divination or astrology. Each oracle comes packaged in a sturdy, re-usable plastic tube and includes three jumbo eight-sided dice in blue, black, purple, and a large scroll with complete instructions and over 500 different interpretive results! See what the future holds for you with the Oracles of Eight! (CAUT: 4) Set MSRP: $9.00 PEARL 10-PIECE DICE SET TUBES Koplow Games celebrates the new Dungeons & Dragons with these specially designed dice products! These are all-new, never-before offered items available for the first time ever! While these items are for use with any game, role-playing or otherwise, they were created with D&D in mind. All of these products will be available just in time for the coming holiday season, and are the perfect gifts for any gaming enthusiasts. (CAUT: 4) CHARCOAL (09931) – Set (x10) MSRP: $7.00 EMERALD (09933) – Set (x10) MSRP: $7.00 GREY (09935) – Set (x10) MSRP: $7.00 NAVY (09937) – Set (x10) MSRP: $7.00 PURPLE (09939) – Set (x10) MSRP: $7.00 RED (09941) – Set (x10) MSRP: $7.00 LEOPARD FAUX FUR DICE BAGS Take a walk on the wild side of gaming with these high-quality cloth dice bags printed with leopard fur patterns. Larger bags include a black satin lining and have plenty of room for dice. Smaller bags are perfect for that on-the-go games and his essential collection. (CAUT: 4) SMALL (09943), 3x3½ – Bag MSRP: $3.00 MEDIUM (09944), 4x6 – Bag MSRP: $5.00 LARGE (09945), 5x7 – Bag MSRP: $6.50 PEARL 7-PIECE CHEATER DICE SETS After years of increasing demand, Koplow Games has finally released a set of Cheater polyhedral dice! These specially designed dice, intended for entertainment purposes only, are numbered to increase the odds of rolling the desired result without being weighted or mis-shaped. This seven-piece set comes in a zip-loc bag with a paper header, complete with bar code and product description. Each set of Pearl-poly Cheaters includes: three six-sided dice, one standard, one low numbered (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 1), and one high numbered (6, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6); two 10-sided dice, one standard and one high numbered (0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 0); two 20-sided dice, one standard and one high numbered (20, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20). These are the perfect dice to give to your favorite role-playing character that little edge, and every unscrupulous game-master is sure to want one! (CAUT: 4) CHARCOAL (09920) – Set (x7) $5.00 EMERALD (09921) – Set (x7) $5.00 NAVY (09922) – Set (x7) $5.00 PURPLE (09923) – Set (x7) $5.00 RED (09924) – Set (x7) $5.00 GREY (09929) – Set (x7) $5.00 PALLADIUM BOOKS RIFTS COALITION WARS: SIEGE ON TOLKEEN THREE The sorcerers of Tolkeen strike back in a murderous fury that stuns and bewilders the mighty Coalition Army. Combat and hatred heats up as both sides escalate the level of war. The Coalition Wars series is hot – keeping fans guessing as to who will be the decisive winner of this dramatic conflict. Includes secrets of the Dragon Kings; Shadow Dragons; dozens of inhuman and magic wielding villains and NPCs; Iron Juggernauts of the air and water; Tolkeen's strategies and tactics; background on the Kingdom of Tolkeen; world information and history; and adventure ideas galore! (841) (CAUT: 4) SC, 112pg $12.95 RIFTS COALITION WARS: SIEGE ON TOLKEEN FOUR The Cyber-Knights are divided as half stand by their founder and leader Lord Coake, and half fight at the side of Tolkeen. This book examines the rifts between these two bands of heroes with a focus on those fighting for Tolkeen. Includes secrets of the Cyber-Knights; key Cyber-Knight leaders, heroes, and villains; the knights' place in the war; world information, history and surprises; and adventure ideas galore. (843) (CAUT: 4) SC, 112pg $12.95 HEROES UNLIMITED GRAMERCY ISLAND Gramercy Island is apenitentiary in the tradition of Alcatraz and Ryker's only it specializes in the containment of "super- humans." Century Station's and many America's worst super-criminals find themselves locked away in this foreboding prison. Includes: the prison, described and mapped; special mechanisms for holding and controlling super-humans; state-of-the-art super-human containment wing; over 90 new super-villains and criminal masterminds; a look at super-human prison culture; coppurtion, violence, betrayl, and perhaps, for a few redemption; and loads of background, secrets, and 101 adventure ideas. (518) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.95 PALLADIUM FANTASY RPG: THE EASTERN TERRITORY The Eastern Territory is the land of opportunity. A region of forests and unexplored territories rich in fertile land, precious metals and opportunities for those bold enough to seize the. Inevitably where boomtowns explode onto the scene and settlers flock to make their fortunes and build new lives, the scum of the earth is quick to follow. Bandits, bushwackers, thieves' guilds, assassins, mercenaries, and monsters also see the Eastern Territory as a land of opportunity. There are land and sea trade routes to plunder, farms and villages to raid, inexperienced settlers and pioneers to fleece and new cities to pillage and raid. Likewise, these new communities represent new places for criminals to establish rackets, thieves' and assassins' guilds, dark cults and rare opportunities for all types of scoundrels. Then there are the monsters and creatures who call the Eastern Territory their homeland and see the settlers as invaders to be slaughtered and chased away. The Eastern Territory also holds its share of secrets and treachery, both at the hands of humans and nonhumans alike. All of this makes for a fertile land of adventure. A place where heroes, adventurers and opportunists can carve out a reputation, become famous and build a fortune, maybe even their own kingdom! Includes an overview of the land and society; key places noted and described; new monsters and menaces; adventure, heroics, and treachery; and all kinds of avenues of adventure. (465) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.95 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP DEADLANDS: WEIRD WEST BLACK CIRCLE UNHOLY ALLIANCE Bayou Vermillion, Black River, and the Whateley family. Each name strikes fear into the hearts of the bravest heroes of the Weird West. Now they're joining forces! Can anyone stand against them? This book details the darkest secrets of the blackest hats of the Weird West. Also includes rules for a new type of magic – the Whateley Pact! (WW1036) (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $20.00 DEADLANDS: WEIRD WEST DEAD PRESIDENTS A conspiracy is afoot in Dixie. Witches and voodoo houngans are working together to threaten the highest office in the land and only the posse can thwart their evil scheme! This 64-page adventure embroils the heroes in treachery and political intrigue the like of which can rock the very foundations of the Confederacy! (WW2706) (CAUT: 4) SC, 64pg $15.00 STEVE JACKSON GAMES, INC. GURPS DISCWORLD ALSO In GURPS Discworld, based on the novels of Terry Pratchett, gamers met Great A'Tuin the turtle, Rincewind the incompetent wizard, and Susan Sto Helit, the granddaughter of Death. Everyone had such a good time that we've booked a second trip to the Discworld! Our guide for GURPS Discworld will again be Phil Masters; he promises that the Dungeon Dimensions are not on the itinerary, and Mr. Dibbler's meat pies are no on the menu. Live on the edge – of the world – with GURPS Discworld Also! (6061) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 GURPS TRAVELLER GAME MASTER'S SCREEN Put the Third Imperium at your fingertips with this fact-packed GM's screen. Two screens contain all the charts, tables, and other essentials for the GURPS Traveller Game Master. And since every GM needs a tavern to start the adventure off right, here's a poster-sized floor plan for Burbek's, the starport bar… and a sheet of new Cardboard Heroes miniatures showing typical patrons. (6619) (CAUT: 4) Screen $10.95 GURPS TRAVELLER MODULAR CUTTER Often dubbed "the workhorse of the Imperium," the modular cutter is the primary ship design for intrasystem transport. Its flexibility made it popular; its durability made it essential. In Modular Cutter, you'll find dozens of designs for ship modules that can be swapped at a moment's notice. You'll also find new ideas for using the modules, form space stations to interstellar cargo ships. Traveller fans have been asking for this book for years! (6616) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 CHEZ GEEK 2: SLACK ATTACK Chez Geek is the award-winning card game that throws open the door on roommate life – the cheap booze, the interrupted sleep, the shrieks of your neighbor's S.O. Now add even more stress to your living situation with Chez Geek 2: Slack Attack. This 55-card expansion adds new stuff, new activities, new annoying "friends" – and new nookie – to the ever-important quest for Slack. (1333) (CAUT: 4) Cards $9.95 DELUXE OGRE SET New miniatures with a bang! This set contains everything you need to play a basic Ogre scenario, with a Paneuropean Ogre Mk III attacking a Combine command post – using a 1/285 giant-sized version of the Ogre map, and all the miniatures needed to play the game in three reusable plastic boxes. Ogre miniatures have not been available in years – and the original Combine figures were a very limited release – so don't miss this set! (10-5001) (CAUT: 4) Set $49.95 GURPS COMBINE SET 1: OGRE MARK V The mighty Ogre Mark V is once again available. This set includes a complete Mark V, an extra tower and a set of guns in case your Ogre takes damage in play, and a special bonus: a tower on a "water" base to indicate an underwater Ogre. All in a reusable case. (10-2101) (CAUT: 4) Set $19.95 OGRE COMBINE SET 3: HEAVY ARMOR COMPANY The heavy armor that rolled across Europe: two Combine heavy armor squadrons, eight units in all. Each squadron includes one "Alamo" super-heavy tank (a brand-new unit, never-before available) and three of the workhorse "MacArthur" heavy tanks. Packed in a reusable plastic case. (10-2103) (CAUT: 4) Set $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MUNCHKINS GUIDE TO POWER GAMING Do you talk about RPG characters at parties? DO you spend hours getting their stats just right? Do you cause GM's to tear out their hair? If so, this is the book for you! We'll show you how to munchkin out – the biggest weapons, the most ridiculous skills, and how to roll a critical hit every time! Be invulnerable! B.S. your game master! Justify yourself! Rack up a body count of at least 50 in your next game session or your money back (not really…)! An exclamation mark on every page! Or show it to weasel gamers and let them know you're onto them. Learn the tricks of the munchkin trade, and have a riot as you read! (STAR10771) (CAUT: 4) SC $19.95 *************** UNIVERSITY GAMES HARRY POTTER SORCERER'S STONE GAME Based on the popular book, Harry Potter goes through the trap door, then get past six obstacles to collect the Sorcerer's stone and save Hogwarts. Each game can be played separately as an individual game or in sequence. Games include: Hagrid's Challenge; Professor Sprouts Challenge; Flitwicks Challenge; McGonagall's Challenge; Quirrell's Challenge; Snapes Challenge; and The Finale: The Mirror of Erised. Ages 8 to Adult, 2-4 players. (01351) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Game $29.99 HARRY POTTER QUIDDITCH GAME As in the children's nook, Harry Potter and his wizard friends' favorite game is Quidditch. Now everyone can enjoy the strategy, excitement, and drama of the wizards' world's most popular pastime. Ages 8 to Adult, 2-6 players. (01352) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Game $24.99 U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC. PEZ CCG STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS This colorful new card game will captivate players of all ages. Featuring artwork based on contemporary and vintage Pez dispensers. The basic Starter Deck includes instructions, play mat, and 120 cards, comprised of 20 dispenser cards and 100 flavor cards. The colorful play mat makes learning the game easy… you may never need to refer to the instructions. Booster Pack contains nine randomly selected dispenser cards. (CAUT: 4) STARTER (1572812613)–Deck MSRP: $10.00 BOOSTER (1572812621)–Pack MSRP: $2.00 U.S. PLAYING CARDS AGE OF EMPIRES ECG BOOSTER PACK & STARTER DECKS Rome has fallen and the world is again in chaos. You must take your place as the leader of civilization and lead it to victory. Employ troops, develop technologies, and manage your resources to make the other civilizations cower before you. Inspired by the Microsoft award-winning computer game, the Age of Empires Expandable Card Game from Journeyman Press requires cunning maneuvers and high strategy to emerge victorious. Do you have what it takes to crush your foes? Starter decks are 100-card decks with rules and a civilization card. Booster packs contain 12 cards with seven common cards, four uncommon cards, and one rare card. (CAUT: 4) BOOSTER (642)–Pack MSRP: $2.99 STARTER (641)–Deck MSRP: $8.50 USAOPOLY STARS OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS CLUE What if Clue took place in Springfield, with Mr. Burns as the victim and the Simpsons as the suspects?! Bart as Professor Plum, Homer as Mr. Green — the game is afoot! Shared exclusive with FAO Schwartz. Not available on the mass market. (C- 04) (STAR11518) (CAUT: 4) Game PI X-MEN COLLECTOR'S EDITION MONOPOLY A Monopoly game designed exclusively for X-Men fans and collectors! In this version, you can be an X-Man or one of their foes! You can play such intriguing characters like Storm, Xavier, Cyclops, Magneto, and more! (109) (STAR11449) (CAUT: 4) Game PI MARVEL COMICS MONOPOLY EDITION What will be left of the Boardwalk if Dr. Octopus or Dr. Doom is on the rampage? Will Spider-Man and the Avengers take time from playing childish pranks on the X-Men long enough to launch their counter takeover of the utility companies? All these questions will be answered true believer when you pick up the hot Marvel Comics version of everyone's favorite board game, Monopoly! Shared exclusive with FAO Schwartz. Not available on the mass market. (88/STAR10398) (CAUT: 4) Game PI COCA-COLA COLLECTOR'S EDITION MONOPOLY GAME It's the Real Thing! The Monopoly Game and the Coca-Cola Company have served up a most refreshing twist on the world's favorite board game. This special collector's edition is dedicated to the world of Coke fans and collectors. Showcasing a variety of the most desirable and highly sought after collectibles on the market, players can buy, sell, and trade — to own them all! This very unique collector's edition comes complete with custom pewter tokens including the world famous Coke contour bottle, the original Hutchinson bottle, and a bottle cap. The traditional houses and hotels are replaced with genuine six-packs and vending machines. And the game board properties you'll be vying for trace the history of the Coca-Cola Company through its collectibles — from the invention of Coke in 1896 by Dr. John S. Pemberton to its present position as the world's #1 trademark. Own it all! (STAR 11488) Game PI *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARLEY DAVIDSON: BORN TO RIDE MONOPOLY The new Collector's Edition of this popular Monopoly version. Pass Go in style with the Harley token. Shared exclusive with FAO Schwartz. Not available on the mass market. (108) (CAUT: 4) Game PI O/A 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 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING CLANBOOK LASOMBRA REVISED EDITION As the next entry in the revised line-up of clanbooks, Lasombra takes one of the classic Vampire sourcebooks and brings it into a modern context. All-new information accompanies revised material, inviting you to add as much depth to your character as you like. The sheer volume of information contained in the new clanbooks (each with 32 more pages than the first-edition books) permits storytellers to round out their chronicles. (2362) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 104pg $14.95 DHARMA BOOK: THOUSAND WHISPERS Dharma Book: Thousand Whispers is the latest Dharma book for Kindred of the East. It is a complete guide to playing the enigmatic chameleons of the Middle Kingdom. The secrets of the Broken Mask Technique, in which a vampire lives mortal lives, wait within, along with many new rites and powers, prominent characters and new facts about the Asian World of Darkness. (2906) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 96pg $14.95 WEREWOLF STORYTELLERS COMPANION The Werewolf Storytellers Companion contains heaps of information to enhance a Storyteller's game – whether it's detailed on the enigmatic Stargazers and why they left, or a more detailed look a t the various antagonists that oppose the Garou. What's more, the four-panel Storyteller screen contains all the tables necessary to streamline play. (3802) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 72pg $14.95 HUNTER BOOK: VISIONARY Hunter Book: Visionary is part of the Hunter: The Reckoning series dedicated to the creeds, the characters types of the imbued. Learn Visionaries' philosophies, motives, and ultimate goals in searching for the answers to the questions on all hunter' lips: Who created us, why were we chosen, can the supernatural be overcome… or will we all die trying? (8111) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 96pg $14.95 MINDS EYE THEATRE VAMPIRE STORYTELLER GUIDE This book combines new Thaumaturgy paths with extensive advice on creating a Mind's Eye Theatre chronicle – information for live-action players and storytellers alike. Want to introduce a truly different antagonist? Here are the Baali, Nagarajah and True Brujah. Want to try something different in your next game? Here's how to play with flashbacks, dream sequences, and other storytelling techniques. (5021) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 200pg $15.95 HUNTER T-SHIRT Declare your hunt. These T-shirts are high-quality, black, Fruit-of-the-Loom tees, featuring original artwork from Hunter: The Reckoning. (5977) (CAUT: 4) L-XXL $21.95 WIZARDS ATTIC PUBLISHER SVCS DIOMIN This core book, utilizing the d20 system from Wizards' of the Coast, brings the world of Diomin into your game room. It presents the world, its unique races and cultures, as well as all of the standard d20 classes, spells, skills, and feats and how they apply to Diomin. It also showcases a new character class along with the magic system used by that class. The core book also provides assistance on running a game in Diomin and to round things out. Diomin includes "To Save a Nation," the first chapter in our campaign, and "Unto this End." It is designed for the first through third level characters and introduces the players to the world as well as starts them on the path to become heroes as they travel to the lands of the barbarous Arak in an attempt to bring a nation and its people from the edge of complete and utter annihilation. This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to play in Diomin. (OWC1001) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $16.95 INTO THE DARKNESS From Other World Creations, chapter two of "Unto this End," an epic campaign utilizing the d20! This is part two of the sweeping and epic campaign and is designed for fourth through sixth level characters. It takes place soon after "In the Beginning" and follows the characters as they travel to the mysterious Gnolaum in order to have the holy sword Kammerath reconcecrated after it has been defiled by the Gadianti, worshippers of dark gods and practitioners of even darker rites. Can the characters recover the sword? Can they convince the Gnolaum of their need? What ties do the Hearthrom have to all this? Only you can answer those questions. (OWC2001) (CAUT: 4) SC, 30pg $7.95 ACCEPTANCE OF FATE The final chapter of "Unto this End," an epic campaign utilizing the d20 system – from Other World Creations! In this, final chapter, the characters have met with the Hearthrom and learned their secrets. Now they must use that knowledge to prevent the Lords of Darkness from taking complete control of all creation. Designed for seventh through tenth level characters, this challenging adventure is only for those who wish to stake the heart of evil. Can you stop Akish from realizing her plan? Can you stop evil from remaking the world in its image? Guard your armor and pack your spell books, because Diomin needs heroes and you've been chosen. (OWC2002) (CAUT: 4) SC, 30pg $7.95 GODS OF DIOMIN Other World Creations brings you the divine sourcebook for the world of Diomin, utilizing the d20 system. This is the definitive sourcebook for the gods of Doimin as well as the magic and beliefs that populate it. Contains complete descriptions of all the gods as well as their history before and after the creation of the world. Find out exactly how Rimmon lost his hand and why Tammuz is known as the "Eater of Souls." Also included is an in-depth discussion of the sources of magic as well as how each form came to be. The book finished with instructions on how to take your characters to the next level of evolution and join the gods as they battle for supremacy and control of the Mortal Realm. (OWC1002) (CAUT: 4) SC, 50pg $11.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE SWORD AND THE FIST by Jason Carl Sword & Fist is required reading for any player with a desire to create a specific type of fighter or monk. The book contains paths of skills, feats, and equipment characters need to master in order to possess desired abilities – it starts with the end result and then offers a step-by-step guide to achieve that character type. Dungeon Masters and players alike can also see how these types of characters would impact a campaign world. (WTOC11829) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. TP, 96pg $19.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: THE SPEAKER IN DREAMS by James Wyatt This is the third adventure in a series of eight, strategically designed to hit the highlights of the D&D rules and move characters from the 1st to the 20th level. Characters will travel to a large town to visit a fait… and find serious trouble. Rival gangs appear to be fighting for dominance in the town, and while the ruling Baron's forces are strong enough to deal with most crime or insurrection, he has had no luck curtailing the activities of the gangs, many of whom employ magic of strange creatures. (WOTC11830) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. TP, 32pg $9.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: LEGACY OF THE DROW COLLECTOR'S EDITION by R. A. Salvatore The legacy of the Drow Collector's Edition brings together four best-selling novels: The Legacy; Starless Night; Siege of Darkness; and Passage to Dawn. The adventure begins in seemingly serenity as Drizzt Do'Urden enjoys a rare state of peace. But he did not arrive at this station without leaving powerful enemies in his wake. Lolth, the dreaded Spider Queen deity of the evil Dark Elves, counts herself among these enemies and has vowed to end the drow's idyllic days. Thus begins a severe and lasting chain of events that make these collected Forgotten Realms novels unforgettable reads. (TSR21800) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. HC, 1056pg $27.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: SILVER SHADOWS MMPB by Elaine Cunningham In Silver Shadows, Arilyn Moonblade has always feared the elfshadow – the essence of her sword's magic. When she learns the terrible truth, she vows to find a way to escape her seemingly ordained fate. In exchange for aid from the elves of Evermeet, she must fight alongside a band of forest elves. (TSR21799) (CAUT 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. MMPB, 384pg $6.99 DRAGONLANCE: DRAGONS OF A FALLEN SUN MMPB by Tracy Hickman & Margaret Weis The people of Kynn have known war in past ages. There are still some alive who remember the triumph of good at the conclusion of the War of the Lance. Still more remember the devastation of the Chaos War, which ended the Fourth Age of the world. But now a new war looms. This is a war for the very heart and soul of the world itself. (TSR21807) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. MMPB, 624pg $7.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LOONEY TOONS TCG STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS Lights! Camera! Action! For the first time, Looney Tunes fans everywhere can "direct: their favorite characters in a movie. The Looney Tunes Trading Card Game encourages players to "steal" scenes using their Actor and Special Effects. The first one to finish his or her flick wins. Perfect for the whole family, players can learn the game so quickly you'd think Speedy Gonzalez designed it. (CAUT 3 & 4) NOTE : Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. STARTER (WOC14025)—Deck MSRP: $14.95 BOOSTER (WOC14021)—Pack MSRP: $3.29 O/A MAGIC: THE GATHERING CCG INVASION BOOSTER PACKS War has begun in the MTG world! The Invasion card set – which sets up the climatic battle of good vs. evil – features the return of gold cards and Legends, plus new game mechanics aimed at encouraging true multicolor play. Booster Packs feature 15 cards per pack; Theme Decks feature 60 cards per deck; Tournament Packs feature 75 cards per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. BOOSTER (WOC06119)–Pack MSRP: $3.29 TOURNAMENT (WOC06122)–Pack MSRP: $9.99 THEME (WOC06160)–Deck MSRP: $9.99 *************** TRADEMARK TOYS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CHESS SET Play out Buffy's battle against the forces of darkness through one of the oldest board games on Earth. The set is broken down into two sides: "The Good Guys" and "The Bad Guys", with Angel and Spike as Kings, and Buffy and Drusilla as Queens. Each piece is cast from quality resin and is hand-painted. The playing board features Buffy logos and designs and is made of laminated card stock. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Chess Set $49.99 VIDEOS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS MAISON IKKOKU, VOL. 25: WELCOME TO THE DOGHOUSE Desperate to overcome his paralyzing fear of dogs, Mitaka enlists (or should that be, has thrust upon him) the help of Ikkoku's determined residents. AND THEN: A new Ikkoku resident? Having lost a spouse, just like the manager, a strange sympathy strikes up between the two. What will it mean for Kyoko and Godai's burgeoning relationship? 2 subtitled episodes, 52 minutes. SUBTITLED, VHS, FC $28.95 RANMA 1/2, RANDOM RHAPSODY: WHO DO? VOODOO Interfere with a girl and the idealized image she holds of her papa at your own peril! Kuno's ready to give his delinquent dad the boot, but Kodachi seems to need him now more than ever. Can the cranky upperclassman put up with the indignities for his sister's sake? AND THEN: There's a new kid in town! A really creepy kid! Who puts nails into stuff. And carries voodoo dolls. And also has a crush on Akane! 2 dubbed episodes, 52 minutes. DUBBED, VHS, FC $24.95 RANMA 1/2, MARTIAL MAYHEM, SUBTITLED EDITION: MARRY ME, AKANE Ranma and Ryoga have always competed in the martial arts, but now, with Ryoga's proposal to Ranma's fiancée, their romantic rivalry is coming to the boiling point, too…Then, an argument over food (what else?) send Genma storming out of the Tendo Dojo in a huff—and he's taking his son with him! 2 subtitled episodes, 52 minutes. SUBTITLED, VHS, FC $28.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME BLACK HEAVEN VOLUME 2: SPACE TRUCKIN' VIDEOS & DVD From Pioneer! From the creative team behind El Hazard comes a mid-life crisis of cosmic proportions! Six-String Affair! Oji's love for his music has been rekindled by his frequent sessions used to activate the ultimate weapon against the invading aliens. Unfortunately, his late nights and frequent absences worry his boss and infuriate his wife who is convinced Oji is having an affair! Oji is too distracted by his music to perceive the tension, but it can only get worse — the scientists have realized that the invading aliens are getting stronger. Can Oji defeat them by himself?! Featuring music by John Sykes and the Michael Schenker Group, each volume also has a limited edition chromium Insert (while supplies last). For ages 13 years old and up. Approximate running time: 75min. (8682) DUBBED (71295)—VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (71299)—VHS SRP: $24.98 DVD (10502) SRP: $29.98 BONDAGE HOUSE VIDEO/SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (6204/KVVS0050) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $24.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS VOLUME 10: BURNING METAL VIDEOS From ADV Films! The city of Tokyo has been abandoned. Now, only the Knight Sabers remain, but even with their new HARDSuits, the relentless waves of mad Boomers begin to take their toll. As Galatea's powers continue to expand, the Knight Sabers find themselves driven back again and again, until they literally have no place to run. Gathering the last human survivors, the Sabers prepare to make a desperate last stand! (76) DUBBED (VHSBG010D)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSBG010S)—VHS SRP: $29.95 CITY HUNTER SECRET SERVICE VIDEO/DUBBED From ADV Films! Joe and Kaori are hired to protect the daughter of the presidential candidate from a Third World nation. They soon discover that the daughter is also the candidate's secret service agent. Little by little, Joe and Kaori uncover several dark secrets and start to piece together the plot against the candidate and his daughter. (76/VHSCH005D) VHS SRP: $19.98 ANIME DRAGONBALL MYSTICAL ADVENTURE VIDEOS/DUBBED From Funimation! When you put together exciting escapades, cool characters, and awesome anime, one thing will always come to mind — Dragonball! Join the gang of Dragonball as they karate kick their way into your living room TV with this thrilling video adventure! Available in Uncut and Edited versions. Approximate running time for the Uncut version: 50min; Edited version: 48min. (4439) UNCUT (FN02833)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 EDITED (FN02843)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 DRAGONBALL Z: THE FATHER OF GOKU VIDEOS/DUBBED From Funimation! Goku and the team are ready for some more rough-and-tumble action. Will our heroes find peace? Will the fighting ever cease? Hope not! Available in Uncut and Edited versions. Approximate running time for the Uncut version: 50min; Edited version: 48min. (4439) UNCUT (FN02873)—VHS, FC SRP: $19.95 EDITED (FN02883)—VHS, FC SRP: $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL Z: Z WARRIORS PREPARE VIDEOS/DUBBED Previously offered in Previews Update #441! From Funmation! The Dragonball Z team is at it again with more exciting adventures! The thrills never stop when you pop Goku, Trunks, and the rest of the gang in the VCR! Press play, and watch the dazzling animation light up the room! Available in Uncut and Edited versions. Approximate running time for the Uncut version: 44min; Edited version: 40min. (4439) UNCUT (FN2433)—VHS, FC SRP: $12.95 EDITED (FN02443)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 ********************* FUSHIGI YUGI OVA VOLUME 2: MEMORIES PART 1 VIDEOS From Pioneer! Without memories of his past, can Miaka and Tamahome be happy? Before they have a chance to find out, Shigyou, a new student who seems to know all about "The Universe of the Four Gods," has Miaka thrown off of the roof of the school! Tamahome, now known as Taka, leaps to Miaka's rescue, but both of them land in the four kingdoms! Now Yui, Keisuke, and Tetsuya must discover how the book was opened while Miaka and Taka race to relearn how to survive in the Mysterious Play! Each volume contains limited edition collectible postcards featuring original art commissioned for the video release of this product, as well as the animated "Omake" — short, comedy oriented pieces that lampoon the series. This volumes contains the first half of a self-contained story that builds upon the universe established by the popular TV series and expanded in The Mysterious Play/Fushigi Yugi — Special. For ages 13 years old and up. Approximate running time: 90min. (8682) DUBBED (71425)—VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (71447)—VHS SRP: $24.98 IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR MUSIC VIDEO/SUBTITLED From Right Stuff! Join Tylor and the Soyokaze crew as they sing their hearts out. Real! Their songs are frequently as screamingly funny as the TV series was. This is one of those things that must be seen to be believed. It's fun and bizarre... and available nowhere else! Approximate running time: 30min. (7865/RS9226) VHS SRP: $12.95 IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR OVA BOX SET VIDEOS From Right Stuff! Tylor again and again has beaten the odds. With volumes in this series ranging from character side-stories to devastating new weapons deployment, he and the Soyokaze crew have dealt with hardships. This collection represents the entire OVA series, and is offered in a convenient slipcase along with the Music Video collection! Approximate running time: 390min. (7865) DUBBED (RS9210)—Set, VHS SRP: $89.95 SUBTITLED (RS9220)—Set, VHS SRP: $89.95 IRRESPONSIBLE CAPTAIN TYLOR OVA VOLUME 5 VIDEOS From Right Stuff! "From Here to Eternity"—Something's not right in the universe: UPSF ships are being destroyed and it looks like the Raalgon forces are to blame. It would be a logical conclusion that they're behind this: it's no secret they're not happy about the war's resolution any more than the UPSF is. Worse, there was that very recent situation with the weapon developed in Raalgon laboratories first seen in "An Exceptional Episode." Then, there's that situation with Yuriko in "If Only the Skies Would Clear" where she was kidnapped by Raalgon agents and forced to rewrite her report. It certainly looks like the shooting is going to start up once again, and this time it won't end until both sides are utterly destroyed. Jockeying for position in this upcoming war, neither side has given their situation a great deal of thought... but it appears to each that the UPSF might have an advantage this time around. Having developed their own secret weapon and now being able to deploy it, the UPSF has the Raalgon forces concerned. This new weapon is almost as destabilizing as the Raalgon anti-shield weapon ... but it renders most of the UPSF's ships obsolete. For some in the high command, though, there is a tiny nagging voice in the back of their minds. Could something else be going on here? Find out in the final volume of the Irresponsible Captain Tylor! Approximate running time: 90min. (7865) DUBBED (RS9225)—VHS SRP: $19.95 SUBTITLED (RS9215)—VHS SRP: $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LEDA: THE FANTASTIC ADVENTURE OF YOHKO VIDEOS From Right Stuff! New Low Price! A love song composed by teenager Yohko to win the object of her affections instead catapults her into a parallel dimension populated by talking dogs, robots, and an evil leader planning to invade and conquer Earth. Only two obstacles stand in his way, and one of them just might be... Yohko? Can she and her friends stop an army of millions with huge floating fortresses? Shojo she can! Approximate running time: 75min. (7865) DUBBED (RS9006)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 SUBTITLED (RS9005)—VHS, FC SRP: $9.95 ******************** MAGIC WOMAN M VIDEO/DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/A181873) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO VOLUME 7: CONTACT VIDEOS From ADV Films! The Nadesico is torn apart as a desperate search reveals that the ship has been invaded! No longer restricted to using only robots, the Jovians have penetrated security and sent a spy among the crew! As the true nature of the enemy is revealed, the network of alliances that has held the Earth forces together threatens to crumble, and Akito finds himself part of a rescue mission to save two members of the crew who don't want to be rescued! (76) DUBBED (VHSND007D)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSND007S)—VHS SRP: $29.95 MAZE VOLUME 4: TIME TRAVELING PLAYBOY VIDEO/DUBBED New from Software Sculptors! Maze is the target of a wily playboy! Can she evade his super-suave advances and rescue a mysterious king? Find out, as Maze is blasted into the distant past during all the confusion! Approximate running time: 75min. (969/SSVD6096) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $19.99 MAZE COLLECTOR'S BOXED SET 1 VIDEO/DUBBED New from Software Sculptors! Maze wakes up with amnesia and superpowers in a zany fantasy world! But the powers come with a strange side effect… every night nigh, Maze transforms into a flirtatious man! Contains four volumes: Ultimate Rage, Whilrwind Showdown, Evil Labyrinth, and Time Traveling Playboy. Approximate running time: 325min. (969/SPVD6151) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, Set (x4), FC SRP: $69.99 MONSTER RANCHER VOLUME 5 VIDEO/DUBBED From ADV Films! When Moo takes Holly prisoner in his floating castle, Genki and his friends enlist the help of Falcon and his band of dragons to fly up to the castle, and rescue her. And just when things look really tough, a baddie betrays Moo to rescue them. Finally, a band of pirate eyeball monsters takes a liking to Holly, and Suezo must play a card game to win her back! But can they get Holly before Gali's evil army of Zuums come after them? Find out in the most action-packed Monster Rancher adventure ever! (76/VHSMR005D) RES. from Previews Vol. X #5 (May00) VHS SRP: $14.98 MONSTER RANCHER VOLUME 6 VIDEO/DUBBED From ADV Films! The forecast sure looks stormy as a group of underwater Zillas try to sink Genki and the gang as they cross a dangerous sea! And if you think this battle's tough, wait they get trapped in a mysterious cavern where the evil Joker plays some very mean tricks! Then, the heroes find a city run entirely by robots, and it's up to their new robot buddy Henger to help them get out safely! The baddies are sure making a lot of waves this time, but it's nothing the heroes can't handle! (76/VHSMR006D) RES. from Previews Vol. X #5 (May00) VHS SRP: $14.98 SAKURA DIARIES CHAPTER 4 VIDEO/DUBBED From ADV Films! Urana and her cousin, Touma, are deciding on their futures. Well, at least Touma is. Urara is planning her life around him. If he goes to college, she'll go with him. If he doesn't, neither will she. Her best friend, Kohmi, is starting to think this is not such a good idea. Touma and Urara finally have a head-to-head conflict that ends with Touma leaving his cousin to pursue his own life. Left without her safety blanket, Urara must learn how to live life on her own. (76/VHSSM004D) VHS SRP: $19.98 SOL BIANCA — THE LEGACY VOLUME 3 VIDEOS & DVD From Pioneer! Extended Family Values! Captain's Log: "We may fight, but families are important, and Feb's departure has fractured the family of our crew. Fortunately, Jun has a lead on Feb and on Mayo's family, so if we're lucky, we should be able to celebrate two family reunions. It will probably be a big fight to get Feb back from the Earthian's headquarters, and she may not even appreciate a rescue… Still, family's worth fighting for, and if we didn't like it a little rough, we wouldn't be pirates!" — April. For ages 13 years old and up. Approximate running time: 60min. (8682) DUBBED (70820)—VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (70821)—VHS SRP: $24.98 DVD (10465) SRP: $29.98 ANIME ON DVD 3X3 EYES DVD COLLECTION DVD From Pioneer! Legends whisper about the ancient Sanjiyan, powerful three-eyed demons that possessed the secret of immortality. Yet their fascination with humanity led to their slaughter by one of their strongest leaders, Lord Kaiyanwan… Today, humanity's blind arrogance has built a civilization that believes only in itself and a sense of security by refusing to see the shadow-world lurking beneath the surface. One man, Yakumo, will be forced to confront this hidden world and discover the curse of immortality. What he finds will force him to embrace the demon world to find not only its humanity, but also his own…Based on the Japanese comic by popular creator and artist, Yuzo Takada (Blue Seed, Super Cat Girl Nuku Nuku). This two-DVD set in Amaray packaging collects all of the animated episodes of 3x3 Eyes! Approximate running time: 270min. (8682/10501) MATURE AUDIENCES Collection (x2), DVD SRP: $59.98 COOL DEVICES VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4919) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (450)—DVD, FC MSRP: $29.95 VOL. 2 (451)—DVD, FC MSRP: $29.95 VOL. 3 (452)—DVD, FC MSRP: $29.95 BOX SET (453)—DVD, FC MSRP: $79.95 DEMON FIGHTER KOCHO DVD From Anime Works! Heian University may not have much class-work, but it does have the only Astrology program which offers hands-on experience! When a horde of angry spirits terrorize the school, a nubile young astrology student Kocho Enoki, must use both her magical powers and her sexy curves to subdue the invaders. Along with her beautiful sister Koran, and the human demon-bait Kosaku, she fights to protect Heian University. But what will the hapless demon hunters do when a female spirit attacks, one who is immune to Kocho's feminine charms? Approximate running time: 30min. (6204/AWDVD0091) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD SRP: $19.95 DRAGONBALL SAGA OF GOKU DVD/DUBBED Goku, a brave, innocent, young boy with incredible powers, is plunged into a mystical adventure in exotic lands. He meets noble warriors, beautiful princesses, shape-changing monsters, armies of ruthless villains, and a kooky, old wise man. Includes 13 episodes, plus a full-length feature! Special features include an interactive game, English & Spanish subtitles, and trailer! (9009/VM748D) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD SRP: $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGONBALL Z: TRUNKS MYSTERIOUS YOUTH DVD/DUBBED Previously offered in Previews Update #441! From Funimation! Now available in DVD format! In Mysterious Youth, Earth's darkest hour is upon it as Frieza and his father King Cold rapidly approach. But as they descend upon Earth, a mysterious lone warrior arrives to thwart their diabolical plans of revenge. Approximate running time: 60 min. (4439/FN03002) DVD SRP: $24.95 ********************** FAKE DVD From AnimeWorks! Meet Dee Latener and his half-Japanese partner Randy (Ryo) McLane, a couple of detectives in New York's 27th Precinct. Not only does this pair of crime-fighting crusaders chase down criminals, but Dee can't stop chasing Ryo either. Is it just his dark hair and dark eyes that attract him so, or is it something more? Tired of the daily city grind, the heroes set off for a vacation in England, to relax, enjoy themselves, and if this gay cop Dee has his way with Ryo… But when Japanese-Americans start turning up dead outside Dee and Ryo's hotel, the ever-vigilant mismatched investigators become embroiled in the local crime scene. Although their hotel had seemed to be the perfect secluded little romantic rendezvous, Ryo starts off chasing murder suspects while Dee can't stop chasing Ryo. It may not be all tea and crumpets for a couple of tough guys from New York, but this adventure will give them a taste of Britain that they'll not soon forget. Dee's plans for seducing Ryo may have gone awry, you can be sure he'll stay hot on the trail until he gets his man! Approximate running time: 60 min. (6204/AWDVD0093) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD SRP: $24.95 FATAL FURY OVA DVD From Viz! When their father is brutally murdered, Terry Bogard and his silver-haired brother Andy devote their lives to bare- knuckled street fighting techniques to avenge his death! Still, after 10 years of training, will they be powerful enough to face their awesome enemies? Based on the internationally best-selling video game for the Neo-Geo, Super Nintendo, and Sega Saturn. Available for the first time on DVD! (8682/10413) DVD SRP: $29.98 GESTALT DVD From AnimeWorks! Olivier, a young priest of the Vasaria order, has heard legends about a god who lives on G, a distant island so forbidden that even speaking its name brings a curse upon all! When Olivier saves a young mute girl, Ohri, from slavery, their destinies become intertwined and together they set out on a perilous journey to G. Actually a silenced sorceress from the accursed island, Ohri has her own secrets. She's involved in a deadly game of survival that brings her and Olivier face to face with treacherous dark elves, giant carrion crawlers, and powerful elementals. However, there are two sides to every story, even for Olivier and Ohri, and the adventurous journey reveals more about their true natures than ever imagined. In the end, there is only one truth — Gestalt, a fantasy-filled voyage packed with plot twists, magic and wonder! Approximate running time: 60min. (6204/AWDVD0092) DVD SRP: $24.95 LA BLUE GIRL DVD BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (491/DVD890) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3), DVD, FC SRP: $79.99 NIGHTMARE CAMPUS TOTAL NIGHTMARE DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/A18D1879) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD, FC SRP: $49.99 SABER MARIONETTE J TV DVD From Bandai! Welcome to Japoness, an all-male society, where the only females are high-performance androids without emotion called "marionettes." One day, a young boy named Otaru accidentally awakens a marionette named Lime and quickly discovers that Lime is very different from other marionettes — could it be that she has emotions? Then, Otaru accidentally awakens another marionette named Cherry and the love comedy between Otaru and his marionettes begins to unfold! The first nine episodes in a double-DVD set! Over five hours of comedic sci-fi mayhem with both English and Japanese dialog tracks. For ages 13 years old and up. Approximate running time: 87min. (8682/11452) DVD SRP: $44.98 TENCHI UNIVERSE: SPACE I DVD From Pioneer! Fugitives! Tenchi and the girls are wanted throughout the galaxy for attempting to overthrow the Jurai government and they flee through space to Jurai to clear their names. With the Galaxy Police and the Jurai Military on their tail, they have very little time to try and find out who framed them, especially when they have no money and they just ran out of gas! Approximate running time: 75min. (8682/10465) RES. from Previews Vol. X #8 (Aug00) DVD SRP: $29.98 ANIMATION CHUCK JONES: EXTREMES AND IN BETWEENS VIDEO From Warner! The most famous animated characters and the stars that love them unite to celebrate Chuck Jones, the living legend of animation. This video showcases Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote, and more. Celebrity appearance by Whoopi Goldberg, Matt Groening, Ron Howard, John Lasseter, Leonard Maltin, Steven Spielberg, and Robin Williams. Approximate running time: 90min. (8281/18858) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VHS, FC SRP: $19.98 FANTASIA 2000 VIDEO & DVD From the animators of The Lion King, Beauty And The Beast, and Aladdin comes the critically acclaimed Fantasia 2000. Honoring Walt Disney's hope that Fantasia would become a work-in-progress, Roy E. Disney oversaw this brilliant new film, in which more than 1,200 artists, animators, and technicians set striking new images to breathtaking musical scores. State-of- the-art animation is brought to life by classical music favorites in eight stunningly different segments, each with a celebrity introduction. The DVD Anthology edition is especially attractive, as it features 3 DVDS which include biographies of the filmmakers, exclusive footage, deleted animation, abandoned concepts, publicity material, and more! (8727) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VHS (DIS20859)—FC SRP: $26.99 DVD (DIS18268)—FC SRP: $29.99 DVD BOX SET (21269)—FC SRP: $69.99 DVD SPECIAL EDITION (19571)—FC SRP: $29.99 OLIVE THE OTHER REINDEER VIDEO From Fox! Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Animated Program! Produced by Matt Groening, this video stars the voice-talent of Drew Barrymore and many more great actors. Originally aired on Fox, this video is a hit with kids and kids at heart! (749) VHS (2000168)—FC SRP: $14.98 DVD (2000506)—FC SRP: $19.98 POWERPUFF GIRLS DVD'S From Warner! The little girls that pack a big punch are back in all-new adventures! Watch them hit the streets and take out the bad guys in over two hours of crime-busting fun on each tape! The Down N' Dirty DVD has an approximate running time of 144 minutes; the Powerpuff Bluff DVD has an approximate running time of 114 minutes (8281) DOWN N' DIRTY (H1685)—DVD, FC SRP: $19.98 POWERPUFF BLUFF (H1684)—DVD, FC SRP: $19.98 REBOOT VOLUME 2 VIDEO & DVD/DUBBED From A.D. Vision! Traveling the Games, we follow our cynical hero Matrix, once a young and energetic sprite named Enjo, and his companions AndrAIa and Frisket as they wander the Net in search of his mentor Bob and the Game Cube that will bring them home. Each time the Cube rises they find themselves in a new system where they assist other cities in defeating their fears and the User. It's the lessons Matrix learns by helping these others that ultimately convinces him to aggressively pursue his future, continue his search for Bob, and enter through a portal into the Web. Approximate running time: 90min. (76) DUBBED (VHSRB002D)—VHS SRP: $14.98 DVD (DVDRB002) SRP: $24.98 TWISTED TALES OF FELIX THE CAT DVD From BMG Distribution! The first cartoon superstar has captured a new generation of fans while continuing to enchant millions of adult viewers. Now you can enjoy nearly a dozen of his zany adventures, as Felix and friends travel to the pyramids, break into the movies, get thrown in the slammer, and take off for Mars! Cartoons include: "The Petrified Cheese," "Manhatten Triangle," "Now Playing Felix," "Jailhouse Shock," "The Sludge Kings Parts 1 & 2," "Mars Needs Felix," "Space Time Twister," "Guardian Idiot," "Step Right Up," and "Don't String Me Along." Approximate running time: 90min. (4785/75517457169) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD SRP: $9.99 ASIAN ACTION THEATER FIRST OPTION VIDEOS & DVD DUBBED/SUBTITLED From Tai Seng! A fierce action thriller about Hong Kong Police's Elite Special Duties Unit Assault Team known as "The Flying Tigers." When a raid by the Customs Department turns deadly, the SDU team, commanded by the hardened Don "Stone" Wong (Michael Wong) is called in to help. Working together, they uncover a major drug smuggling operation led by a gropu of ex-U.S. Navy Seals. Super combat combines with unrelenting realism to make a real nail-biter! Approximate running time: 107min. (7816) DUBBED (67793)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (69463)—VHS SRP: $19.98 DVD (67794) SRP: $29.95 MR. VAMPIRE VIDEOS & DVD DUBBED/SUBTITLED From Tai Seng! Feng Ghui master/undertaker Uncle Kau has to deal with incompetent apprentices and walking corpses who are turning town folks into vampires. Worse, his apprentices are being haunted by a beautiful ghost and in danger of being turned into vampires themselves. Lots of tongue-in-cheek humor and marvelous special effects! Approximate running time: 99min. (7816) DUBBED (67773)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (69453)—VHS SRP: $19.98 DVD (05674) SRP: $29.95 SUNNY GETS BLUE VIDEO SUBTITLED New from Asian Pulp Cinema! What do a couple of struggling gangsters need to strike it big? How about $2 million cash? The loot's with a small-time thief named Sunny — a hot-headed firebrand with a mean mouth, cold heart, and a devastating trigger finger. She'll need them all to escape with the money — and her life. Approximate running time: 70min. (969/APC1961) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 FROM THE BOX OFFICE MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 2 DVD From Paramount! From John Woo, the master action director of Face Off and Broken Arrow. Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, and Dougray Scott star in this breathless movie that features an extended 60-minutes behind-the-scenes look at the now-legendary stunts, commentary with John Woo, a Metallica music video titled "I Disappear," and a 6-minute parody of the film that appeared on the MTV Movie Awards. Approximate running time: 124min. (968/334874) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD, FC SRP: $29.99 KAIJU GAPPA THE TRIPHIBIAN MONSTER DVD From Media Blasters! Tokyo doesn't stand a chance when an abducted baby dinosaur's parents come looking for it. Watch in horror as the Gappa's parents, the Triphibian Monsters leave death and destruction in their wake. See the airforce disappear in a blaze of fire as these 200 foot tall menaces lay waste to everything in their path! Approximate running time: 90min. (6204/TSDVD0180) DVD, FC SRP: $19.95 MAY THE FARCE BE WITH YOU OFFERED AGAIN O/A GEORGE LUCAS IN LOVE MOVIE SHORT VIDEO & DVD Originally offered in Previews Update #443. A widescreen version of the short film that won countless festival awards. Directed by Joe Nussbaum, and written by Nussbaum and Daniel Shere, this film centers on young George Lucas' writer's block. If he doesn't finish his screenplay in three days, he won't graduate from USC Film School! His stoner roommate obsessed with "the force," his Vader-esque neighbor, and his diminutive yoda-like professor all fail to spark his script. But when he meets his Leia, his script about a "space farmer" begins to magically unfold. Approximate running time: 9min. (491) NOTE: The DVD version is approximately 40 minutes in length. VHS (0001)—FC SRP: $7.99 DVD—FC SRP: $14.99 O/A HARDWARE WARS: THE SPECIAL EDITION VIDEO The Farce is back—and better than ever! A long time ago (1977 to be exact), in a galaxy far, far away (like, California, dude), filmmakers Michael Wiese and Ernie Fosselius produced the legendary Hardware Wars, a wacky parody of Star Wars in which most of the robots, vehicles, and weaponry are hand tools and kitchen appliances. In the form of a movie trailer (magnificently narrated by the great Paul Frees), it features heroic Fluke Starbucker, comely Princess Anne-Droid, valiant Ham Salad, mystic Augie Ben Doggie, Chewchilla the Wookie Monster, and all the rest in thrilling comedy and hilarious action scenes. And even better, this Special Edition features "20 new special defects" by Digital Domain and terrific new packaging. "...gives George Lucas a good drilling," recommends Time Out. 20 minutes, EP mode. (6340) VHS SRP: $9.95 ************** EROTIC WITCH PROJECT LIMITED EDITION VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (864) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $29.99 TOYS OFFERED AGAIN O/A OUR FAVORITE TOYS VIDEO As seen on The Discovery Channel. Actor Daniel Stern narrates this fascinating collection of stories about the birth of some of America's favorite playthings. From the groundbreaking introduction of the Barbie doll to the happy manufacturing mistake that gave us the Slinky to the process of turning a Corvette into a Matchbox car, this nostalgia program will delight children of all ages! Also starring LEGO, Etch-A-Sketch, G.I. Joe, Radio Flyer Wagon, Twister, original TV commercials, catchy jingles, and more. Approximate running time: 54min. (4144/AMP2441) VHS SRP: $9.95 **************** X-MEN X-MEN: THE MOVIE DVD & VIDEO From 20th Century Fox! The mutants have arrived, and the world will never be the same again. Meet Storm, Wolverine, Cyclops, Rogue, as well as Professor X and Jean Grey. They are the champions. And all that stands between you and the tyranny of the mutant evil mastermind, Magneto. This villain is not without his own mob squad either. With the assistance of Sabretooth, Mystique, and Toad, Magneto has his sights set on ruling the world. See this blockbuster movie which depicts those who want to dominate mankind—and those who fight for it. (749) DVD SRP: $29.98 VHS SRP: $22.98 AUDIO BATTLE OF THE PLANETS SOUNDTRACK CD For the first time ever, the original soundtrack for the U.S. version of Gotchaman – Battle of the Planets. This is the score with the memorable opening title to the popular late 1970s/ early 80s cartoon starring the voices of Casey Kasem, Alan Young, and Keye Luke. Also on this release is music from the original Japanese show – this was incorporated in with Hoyt Curtain's original music written for the U.S. show. Hoyt Curtain is famous for composing almost all of the Hanna-Barbera classic cartoon themes, including Jonny Quest, The Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby Do, and many others. (7840/STCD603) CD SRP: $17.95 CLASH OF THE TITANS ORCHESTRAL SCORE CD This Clash of the Titans CD by Laurence Rosenthal has three extra tracks, over 10 minutes of music, never-before released. All orchestral score! (7840/PEG1) CD SRP: $17.99 CONAN SWORD & SORCERY SPECTATULAR CD For the first time ever, the orchestral score the Universal Studios Hollywood live-action show. Basil Poledouris, the same composer as the film, composed the music. This CD has the isolated score as well as the actual ride soundtrack with the effects and voices. (7840/STCD100) CD SRP: $15.99 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS COMIC IMAGES Central Park Media ANIME PIN-UP BEAUTIES T-SHIRT The big eyes, school uniforms, innocence, and grace all blend together for picture-perfect beauty on this 100% maroon cotton T-shirt. The closest thing to heaven is still the smile of a pretty young anime girl! (59/01206) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 Dark Horse GHOST PICTURE NEGATIVE T-SHIRT Sometimes there is no grey area. Things just aren't that complicated. Sometimes, it's all as simple as black and white. Like this black 100% cotton T-shirt of Ghost which cuts right to the bone. No doubt about it fanboy: you want something different in a Ghost T-shirt —this one fits the bill! (59/01205) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 Miscellaneous HANDLE WITH CARE T-SHIRT For those absent-minded people out there who need everything spelled out for them in mono-syallabic terms, here's a natural 100% cotton t-shirt that forewarns those who are directions-impaired that apparel should not be exposed to sunshine or heat. In fact, you should on wear this T-shirt when you're hiking through the arctic! (59/01201) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 SQ Productions ANGEL OF DEATH T-SHIRT If this is the gal that waits to take us to the pearly gates—where do we sign up for early visitation rights? And does she go out on Friday nights occasionally? This is a 100% black cotton T-shirt with art by Pelaez that's guaranteed to raise your temperature! (59/01204) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 BOOTY CALL T-SHIRT Arr, matey! On this blue 100% cotton T-shirt with art by Arantza, we see that pirates aren't all just a bunch of wart-faced smelly he-men who haven't bathed in over three weeks. Sometime, those who sit on top of the booty are primo booty themselves! Yowza! (59/01203) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 LEATHER AND LACE T-SHIRT Probably one of Joe Chiodo's most famous cheesecake paintings, the renowned "Leather and Lace" girls are in town to tease all the silly boys on this grey 100% cotton T-shirt. (59/01202) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS EARTH-X LIMITED-EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK PACKAGE by Alex Ross, Jim Krueger, John Paul Leon and Bill Reinhold Conceived by Alex Ross, written by Jim Krueger with art by John Paul Leon, Bill Reinhold and Ross, the deluxe Earth-X Book Package, is a multi-media event. Each package contains the hardcover book, sculpted translucent, outer-skin box and two compact disc containing a wealth of digital audio/visual material. Containing over 500 pages, the Smyth-sewn hardcover book collects for the first time ever all 14 chapters (#0, 1-12 and "X") and Earth-X #½". Printed at the request of artist John Paul Leon, in black and white, this oversized 8¼" x 12 5/8" format book also includes a 16 page color section that contains all of the covers (including variants) and more. A new 5 page Epilogue featuring painted art by Alex Ross over pencils by John Paul Leon, sketches (both new and all previously seen), 4 panel cover gatefold and lots of new art, makes this package impossible to properly describe in the space allowed. Two compact discs contain 25 musical compositions assembled by Scott Vladimir Licina, 16 dialogue tracks and the first ever, fully-realized Earth-X video containing both live action and computer animation. Check out the ad elsewhere and the teaser trailer on www.alexross.com & www.graphittidesigns.com websites. These two discs are worth the price of admission all by themself! The edition size will be based upon retail orders received so that everyone who wishes, will be able to get a copy of their very own. Includes a unique illustrated sequentially-numbered signature page signed by Ross, Krueger, Leon and Reinhold. The ultimate coffee table book is here!! Production delays on the plastic box has forced us to delay the release of this project. With manufacturing being handled oversea, and our unhappiness with the productions samples we were seeing, we decided to start from square one on this unique box. Though this meant rescheduling the release, this will allow us to give you the quality you expect from a Graphitti Designs product. We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding. Please Note: all prior orders for this item have been cancelled. Though we are working towards a Christmas release date, it would be best at this time to anticipate a January release. If all goes well and we can ship it earlier, we will. HC, 544pg, b&w (w/2 CDs) $95.00 HELLBOY B.P.R.D. T-SHIRT Be an official part of the Bureau for Paranormal Research & Defense with the new Hellboy: B.P.R.D. T-shirt. Features the logo screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Worn by Hellboy in the comics and on the forthcoming action figure variant...what better endorsement could one ask for? L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 POWERS: KAOTIC CHIC T-SHIRT Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming say it all on the new Powers: Kaotic Chic T-shirt. Feature the grafitti styling screenprinted in red on a black 100% cotton shirt. Check out the new shirt as well as the ongoing comic series from Image. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 MAD LOGO T-SHIRT To commemorate our new MAD license, we bring you the new Mad Logo T-shirt. Features the almost 50-year old logo screenprinted in red and black on a white 100% cotton shirt. Nothing to worry about hear, we've all been Mad for years. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE LOGO T-SHIRT The shield of the first Silver Age superhero group makes it's debut on the new Justice League of America Logo T-shirt. Features the classic crest screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The JLA is here!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 IRON MAN LOGO T-SHIRT Be a man of your metal with the new Iron Man Logo T-shirt. Features the classic logo screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Better than Ozzy, this is heavy metal at it's finest. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SENTRY T-SHIRT The hottest new character has arrived on the Sentry T-shirt. Features art by Jae Lee screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The team of Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee have returned to work their magic once again. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE V T-SHIRT He coming at you with claws-a-blazin' on the new Wolverine V T-shirt. Jim Lee shows his talents on this design screenprinted in full-color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. One of the many jewels from years gone by. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN XIV T-SHIRT Spider-man returns yet again on the cool new Spider-Man XIV T-shirt. Features the art of Todd McFarlane screenprinted in full color on a stone-washed green 100% cotton shirt. When you're looking this cool, it's easy to see why Spidey has all the fun!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 MARVEL CLASSIC: IRON MAN LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT MARVEL CLASSIC: IRON MAN T-SHIRT The classic design returns on the Marvel Classic Iron Man Long-Sleeve Shirt. Features artwork based on the art of Jack Kirby screenprinted in full process color on white 100% cotton, long-sleeve shirt. Why invest in precious metals when you have go for Iron. Available in both long and shirt sleeves. L-XL (Longsleeve) $23.95 XXL (Longsleeve) $26.95 L-XL (Tee) $17.95 XXL (Tee) $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRENDEL 2001 CALENDAR It's not too late to start the year right with the new Grendel 2001 Calendar. Measuring 10" x 14 3/4", some of Matt's finest work ever is displayed for a year-round treat. Give yourself something to look forwards to each month, get your Grendel calendar now!! Calendar, 10x14¾", FC $15.95 O/A BUDDY CHRIST DASHBOARD STATUE Inspired by the statue seen in Kevin Smith's Dogma, Buddy Christ stands over 5' tall, comes fully-painted and is ready for action. Whether mounted on your dash or used at home in the Christ the Computer Companion mode, let Jesus watch over and guide you 24-hours a day. Sculpture $12.95 O/A CHASING DOGMA LTD. HARDCOVER BOOK by Kevin Smith & Duncan Fegredo Features in color for the very first time, the complete 120-page story by Kevin Smith and Duncan Fegredo. Limited to just 5,000 copies, each hardcover book features a special, individually-numbered color plate, signed by Smith, Duncan and Jason Mewes. HC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $69.95 O/A CLERKS: THE LIMITED HARDCOVER BOOK by Kevin Smith, Jim Mahfood, Phil Hester & Ande Parks Features the Kevin Smith stories from Oni Press' Clerks: The Comic Book, Clerks: Holiday Special and Clerks: The Lost Scenes with art by Jim Mahfood, Phil Hester, Ande Parks. Limited to just 2500 copies, each hardcover book features n illustrated, individually-numbered signature page, signed by Kevin Smith and Jim Mahfood. HC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $59.95 O/A SUPERMAN LOGO T-SHIRT Features the classic three-dimensional Superman logo screenprinted in color on a denim blue 100% cotton shirt. Superman is here! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SUPERMAN FOREVER T-SHIRT Features the art of Alex Ross screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The transformation from Clark Kent to Superman, becomes a powerful statement thanks fun to wear anytime. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A DARK VICTORY I: WAR T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY II: SECRETS T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY III: TOYS T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY IV: LOST T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY V: LOVE T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY VI: HATE T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY VII: FOOLS T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY VIII: BATTLE T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY IX: ORPHANS T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY X: JUSTICE T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY XI: PASSION T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY XII: REVENGE T-SHIRT O/A DARK VICTORY XIII: PEACE T-SHIRT Tim Sale and Jeph Loeb's Batman: Dark Victory series has run its course. Relive each monthly tale on any or all of the thirteen shirt designs that commemorate the series. Screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt (except for XIII which is on a white shirt),, the art and composition of Tim Sale takes center stage. Batman remains victorious!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A X-MEN VIII T-SHIRT Features the art of Marc Silvestri screenprinted in full color on a purple 100% cotton shirt. Perfect for Mardi Gras!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN XIII T-SHIRT The classic art of John Romita takes the lead with this full-color screenprint on a black 100% cotton shirt. The walls are alive!! L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 *************************** APPAREL SECTION ANIME GHOST IN THE SHELL "MAJOR KUSANAGI DREAMING" T-SHIRT She is an expert on unlawful activity, secret intelligence, and demolitions. Kusanagi had her body changed to that of a cybernetic one; Motoko's body is almost completely robotized and only a part of her brain is from her original body. She has an early 20s cyborg body, but actual age is estimated at being in her late 30s. Now you can get the Security Police Section 9 officer on this purple T-shirt! (8343/2412) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SORCERER HUNTERS MARRO T-SHIRT Not only can they kick some evil butt, they can pose well too! In a classic back-to-back pose, and with feminine good looks the Sorcerer Hunters make this black, 100% cotton T-shirt a must-have! (8343/2489) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 DC HEROES BATMAN LOGO BASEBALL CAP The Batman symbol that is projected over Gotham city is captured on this classic black-brushed cotton cap. Features a blue embroidered background for the symbol, blue visor piping, and a plastic snap closure. One size fits all. (962/3414123) (CAUT: 4) Cap $10.95 SUPERMAN BADGE BASEBALL CAP You may not be able to leap tall buildings, but you will still stand out wearing this Superman badge cap. It's made of tan unstructured crown brushed cotton twill with black visor piping. It also has a plastic snap tab closure. One size fits all. (962/3460121) (CAUT: 4) Cap $10.95 SUPERMAN CLASSIC JACKET Superman is the man of steel; his red "S" is a symbol of strength for the ages. Now you can wear his trademark emblazoned symbol on this classic black jacket. (4880/0802) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside the United States and Puerto Rico. L-XL $280.00 XXL $300.00 DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z: "FRIEZA'S DEMISE" T-SHIRT Don't miss this t-shirt that features artwork from everyone's favorite anime hit, Dragonball Z. Comes in navy with reflective ink on the front and back! (7296/DB253I1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: "GOKU'S REVENGE" T-SHIRT Your friends are going to be green with envy when they see you in this Dragonball Z t-shirt. This black tee has images on both the front and back. (7296/DB183I1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: "TEARING TRUNKS" T-SHIRT You'll be sure to stand out in this bright yellow hi-density ink t-shirt. Because this is such a high intensity tee, it features images on both the front and back. (7296/DB354I1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $16.95 FARSCAPE FARSCAPE AEYRN T-SHIRT Watch out – the gun might be loaded! Estranged military Peacekeeper Aeyrn Sun as portrayed by Claudia Black, strikes a powerful pose in full imagery across the front of this black, 100% cotton tee from the Farscape series! Get yours today and strut your stuff just as she does on the series weekly! (870/FS-T4) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.00 FARSCAPE CAST 2 T-SHIRT Wrap yourself up in the second 100% cotton cast tee from the hit sci-fi series Farscape and you will enter a galaxy of your own! Colorful photo-realistic imagery across a black tee captures the crew and emits the looks! (870/FS-T2) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.00 FARSCAPE D'ARGO T-SHIRT You'll take a step back from Farscape's brutish Luxan warrior even if he didn't have a weapon in his hands! He's tough enough to conquer anything or anybody in his path and he will. So wear this T-shirt with caution! (870/FS-T5) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.00 FRAZETTA FRAZETTA: "DREAM FLIGHT" (POSTER #126) T-SHIRT XL Fantasy and art are combined to illuminate this new black T-shirt. From the brilliant brush of Frazetta comes this gorgeous butterfly-woman in mid-flight, recreating the cover art from L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume III. (4890) (CAUT: 4) XL $18.95 FRAZETTA: "LEAPING LIZARDS" (POSTER #139) T-SHIRT XL Will this be the age-old dilemma? Lizards against men? Well, in the sci-fi, futuristic image, maybe this is what is in store for us! This thrilling T-shirt depicts the lizards leaping at a skimp dressed, yet heavily armed warrior – Frazetta style! Taken from the cover art from L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume VI. (4890) (CAUT: 4) XL $18.95 GODZILLA GODZILLA 1954 T-SHIRT The King of the Monsters is depicted as he first appeared, from the original 1954 Japanese one-sheet movie poster! Printed in full-color on a black shirt, this is the classic Godzilla Kaiju demand! Features Japanese lettering. (6031/GZ1002) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GODZILLA 1984 T-SHIRT Here's the Big G as he appeared in his return to the big screen in 1984: bigger, stronger, meaner! This was Godzilla's first American screen appearance since 1976, and marked the start of the popular "Hesei" era of kaiju eiga! Black T-shirt. (6031/GZ5003) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GODZILLA 2000 T-SHIRT With a new millennium comes an all-new Godzilla! The Kaiju King made his triumphant return to American movie screens this past summer, with an all-new look and an all-new start to his epic adventures! Black T-shirt. (6031/GZ1009) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GUNDAM GUNDAM: "HEAVY ARMS" T-SHIRT Better get out of the way because nothing can stop this armored Gundam! Nothing will stand in your way either when sporting this blue Gundam T-shirt! (7296/GW109I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GUNDAM "LINEUP" T-SHIRT The guys of Gundam Wing are lined up and ready to go! Let them lead the way on this striking red shirt. (7296/GW104I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GUNDAM "TALLGEESE" T-SHIRT This is a Gundam fan must-have! This white T-shirt features Tallgeese in dramatic form with information every fan should know! (7296/GW102I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER T-SHIRTS From the all-new hit book series come these awesomely designed Harry Potter T-shirts! Harry Potter flys through the sky with friends and foes on the Above the Ground T-shirt. It also has Harry Potter on the sleeve. The All Star T-shirt is fit for a star. It features the Quidditch logo on the front, the Harry Potter logo on the back, and lightening bolts on the sleeves. The high- density ink is printed on a long-sleeved gray shirt. The Quidditch Action T-shirt has a Harry flying scene in red and orange tones with a red "HP" on the back on a black T-shirt. Done in a complimentary color scheme, the Harry Sequence T-shirt is sure to turn some heads. This purple shirt has a picture of Harry Potter enclosed in yellow circles on the front and a yellow "HP" on the back. Harry's Shadow features Harry flying on a broomstick in color and the other characters in grey tones behind him. The purple tee has a gel on logo. This gun-metal colored T-shirt features the emblem of Harry's school, Hogwarts, in an aged-looking ink on the front. The Shield tee also has the Harry Potter logo on the back. (6242) (CAUT: 4) ABOVE THE GROUND (OAHP146)–M-XL $11.95 ALL STAR (HPAA23A)–M-XL $11.95 QUIDDITCH ACTION (HPBL22B)–M-XL $11.95 HARRY SEQUENCE (HPAX22U)–M-XL $11.95 HARRY'S SHADOW (HPCL22V)–M-XL $11.95 THE SHIELD (HPAB23V)–M-XL $11.95 WIZARD SHADES Show off your wizardly skills with these new Wizard Shades! Not only will you look cool, but your eyes will be protected! (00480) (CAUT: 4) Shades SRP: $3.00 MARVEL SUPER-HEROES CLASSIC SPIDER-MAN BY JOHN ROMITA, SR. T-SHIRT Spidey is in his classic hangin' around mode on the Amazing Spider-Man T-shirt. This tee features the art of John Romita, Sr. printed in full color on a red T-shirt. Swing your way back in time with this classic shirt. (559/21-301-143) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 PUNISHER TITLE & LOGO T-SHIRT When bad guys, goons, and mooks catch a glimpse of this death's-head icon, they know their number is up, and their ticket is about to get punched. Now you can instill fear into the hearts of evildoers everywhere with this classic Punisher title and skull logo shirt, printed in white with blue font shadow effect on a black shirt. (559/21-301-141) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS CAST T-SHIRT The gang's all here; Jack, Sally, Major, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Oogie boogie, and even evil Dr. Finkelstein – each in their own box. Screen-printed in white on a black shirt. (6242/MTAQ11B) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS MOVIE ICON T-SHIRT Now you can strut the icon from Tim Burton's movie Nightmare Before Christmas! Printed with white on a black shirt. (6242/MSYW11B) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 ROBOTECH ROBOTECH POSTER T-SHIRT Robotech, one of the greatest science-fiction epics now, is told through several, different mediums; a Japanese animation series, adult novelization, role-playing game sourcebooks and comics. Now, the Robotech poster is available in another medium too – a t-shirt! Printed on a red shirt. (87296/RT107I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 ROBOTECH REFLECTIVE ROBO LOGO T-SHIRT Fans know it by heart. It's engraved in their brains. The logo from Robotech is here, on a brand-new navy T-shirt! Features reflective ink with Robo logo on the chest and the sleeves. (7296/RT106I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.99 TOMB RAIDER TOMB RAIDER COMIC COLUMN T-SHIRT Oh, to live the life of a tomb raider. Lara Croft is famous for it! Get this sexy adventuress as she poses her famous pose – squatting on the broken columns of ruins under a yellow hazy sky on this black T-shirt. (4727/TSH0001) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE T-SHIRT Two beautiful heroines for the price of one! Think you're seeing things – you're not! Here are the stars of Witchblade and Tomb Raider on their very own T-shirt. Make their adventures well known to your friends by wearing this high-energy tee! (4727/TSH0003) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 TOP COW J. MICHEAL STRACZYNSKI'S RISING STAR FIREBALL T-SHIRT From master storyteller J. Michael Straczynski, creator of Babylon 5, comes his newest creation: Rising Stars. The "Specials," individuals blessed with special powers and abilities beyond mortal men, are featured on this black T-shirt along with the Rising Stars logo. (8343/2399) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 TOYS SECTION BARBIE HOLIDAY ANGEL BARBIE DOLL Holiday Angel Barbie doll #1 is wearing a beautiful ivory and royal blue gown that has puffed sleeves and a shirred bodice. Her ensemble is accented with golden highlights, including a sheer stole that flows around her gown. She features delicate ivory wings. And atop her long blonde hair sits a golden halo. Scheduled to ship December, 2000. (744/28080) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $45.00 MORNING SUN PRINCESS BARBIE DOLL Sun Princess Barbie doll is dressed in a slim metallic golden gown that has a long slit down the front of the bodice. Her dress is accented by a golden cape that attaches to her wrists and flows to the floor. To compliment her outfit, she had a golden crown inspired by the sun, golden arm bands, and a golden neck band with a sun medallion. She features the new celestial skin tone. Her elegant pale skin tone is beautifully accented with long reddish blonde hair. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (744/27688) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $45.00 EVENING STAR BARBIE PRINCESS DOLL Evening Star Barbie doll is dressed in a beautiful midnight blue gown with a sheer insert around the midriff. Her dress is accented with glittering highlights. She has a flowing veil, which falls to the floor from her star crown. To complement the dress, she has earrings and a silvery belt. She features the new celestial skin tone. Her elegant pale skin tone is beautifully accented with a braided updo that pulls her long sweeping hair into an exquisite ponytail. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (744/27690) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $45.00 MIDNIGHT MOON PRINCESS BARBIE DOLL Moon Princess Barbie doll wears silvery slim metallic gown that is covered with sheer white fabric that swirls to the bottom of her gown. She has delicate faux "pearl" bracelets, which are attached to one another by long, arching ropes of faux "pearls." She features the new celestial skin tone. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (744/27689) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $45.00 COLLECTING ELIZABETH TAYLOR IN "FATHER OF THE BRIDE" DOLL Elizabeth Taylor is dressed in a creamy white wedding gown, which replicates the gown worn in Father of the Bride. The gown features a lace neckline and high lace collar, long satin sleeves, and fitted waist. The full satin skirt splits in front to reveal a lace underskirt. Accessories include a dainty, white flower-trimmed lace cap and tulle veil, edged with scalloped lace trim; a bouquet of flowers with tiny white flowers and white ribbon; earrings that are white faux "pearl" drops; white pumps; and panty hose. Additional features include authentic Elizabeth Taylor sculpting and face paint, short black hairstyle, and a "golden" wedding band painted on her left hand. Also, includes a round stand and a Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (744/26836) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $65.25 LORD OF THE RINGS FIGURE These Lord of the Rings classic Toy Vault figures have been repackaged and reissued for the final time! Get them before they're gone! Choose from Fire Balrog, Gandalf the Wizard, Frodo the Hobbit, Uglik the Orc, Gollum the Evil Hobbit, Gimli the Dwarf, Galadriel, Wight, or Nazgul Deluxe. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (4231) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Some of these items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. FIRE BALROG—(ME019)—Figure SRP: $8.99 GANDALF THE WIZARD (ME020)—Figure SRP: $8.99 FRODO THE HOBBIT (ME021)—Figure SRP: $8.99 UGLIK THE ORC (ME022)—Figure SRP: $8.99 GOLLUM THE EVIL HOBBIT (ME023)—Figure SRP: $8.99 GIMLI THE DWARF (ME027)—Figure SRP: $8.99 GALADRIEL (ME038)—Figure SRP: $8.99 WIGHT (ME039)—Figure SRP: $8.99 (O/A) NAZGUL DELUXE (ME010)—Figure SRP: $19.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES MARVEL HISTORY GREATEST MOMENTS SERIES II A Previews Exclusive! Our exclusive Marvel History Greatest Moments series returns with our follow-ups to last year's hit Cyclops/Phoenix and Daredevil/Elektra sets! This month, we offer two new sets, recreating famous confrontations from Marvel history, designed with the Marvel collector in mind! This series will feature: Spider-Man vs. The Green Goblin (both figures feature new head sculpts, with Spidey's mask "torn" away to reveal Peter Parker's face beneath) and Adam Warlock vs. Thanos (from the Infinity Gauntlet limited series!). Both sets come packaged on newly designed blister cards. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (49/48026) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $15.99Ea. X-MEN CLASSIC 5-INCH FIGURES These awesome Classic X-Men 5-Inch Figures are the real deal! Choose from Rogue, Magneto, Tiger Stripe Wolverine, Gambit, Apocalypse, and Cyclops! They are all equally exciting! Scheduled to ship January 2001. (49/43575) (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: $7.50Ea. X-MEN CLASSICS 5-INCH BATTLE BLASTERS FIGURES The X-Men action never ends, and now you can take the excitement into your living room with these realistic X-Men Classics 5-Inch Battle Blasters, each armed with a missile or water-firing weapon! This series may include: Cyclops, Battle-Ravaged Wolverine, Omega Red, Jean Grey, Sentinel, and Hydro-Blast Wolverine. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (49/43605) (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: $7.50Ea. X-MEN CLASSIC BATTLE BLASTER BOMBER Now your favorite X-Man can roll into battle against the Sentinels or the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants driving this all-terrain Battle Blaster Bomber tank! Able to seat one figure (not included), it features an opening canopy and four air-fired soft missiles. Boxed. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (49/43332) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Bomber SRP: $16.99 X-MEN CLASSIC MEGA-ARMOR The X-Men march into battle in their Mega-Armor, bristling with weapons and special features. This series may include Cyclops and Wolverine. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (49/46620) (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. Bomber SRP: $14.99 HOODED ONE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Cartoon Books continues their line of playable Bone action figure with a Previews Exclusive — The Hooded One Glow-in-the-Dark Bone action figure! This figure actually pulls apart — just like the character in the Bone comics! Accessories include scythe and glow-in-the-dark locusts. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (117) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $12.99 BATMAN MISSION MASTERS 3 BASIC FIGURES Hand-to-hand combat experts Batman and Robin are on a crusade to eliminate the hideous criminal elements of Gotham City! Each of these large-scale figures has powerful martial arts-inspired positions and awesome weapons and accessories! This series may include: Ski Glider Batman (Animated re-deco), Spider-Web Mr. Freeze (formerly BatLink), and High-Flying Street Strike Batman (Animated re-deco). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (309/64115) (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: $7.99Ea. DIE-CAST JOHNNY LIGHTNING 2000 RELEASE 1 An all-new series of Johnny Lightning die-casts for 2000! This series may include Pontiac Firebird, Chevy Monte Carlo, Jaguar XKE Convertible, Mazda Miata Convertible, Dodge Vipor, and Ford Mustang. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (6243/23801) (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 HOT RODS 2 RELEASE 1 DIE-CASTS Johnny Lightning's Hot Rods series continues with this second release series, which may include: 23 T-Bucket, 27 T-Roadster, 32 Hi-Boy, 37 Ford Coupe, 33 Delivery, and 34 Ford Coupe. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (6243/44201) (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. HORROR ON THE EDGE LITTLE BIG HEADS 4-FOOT FIBERGLASS FRANKENSTEIN This is a fiberglass enlargement of the famous Sideshow Toys Frankenstein Little Big Head figure. Hand-cast and hand- finished, this is an incredible display piece for both indoors or out! This is an extremely limited-edition piece as only 250 will be produced. Each will be individually numbered on the base and will come with a Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (4310/2901) (CAUT: 4) Figure (Note Price) SRP: $1,000.00 MILITARY FIGURES DRAGON WINONA NYPD ESU SNIPER FIGURE This female body features a brand-new design with improved articulation joints that allow maximum movement and enable the figure to perform any action. Winona is the first in the line. She's a sniper with the NYPD ESU equipped with a Remington M40 rifle, with scope with working bolt, and a glock 10 pistol with drop-down holster. She's wearing the NYPD officer's shirt with badge imprint, tactical boots, and an NYPD cap. The rest of her gear consists of handcuffs with case, walkie-talkie, flashlight with case, M40 travel bag, binoculars, and a set of keys. (9370/DR72006) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $45.00 DRAGON PRIVATE SCOTT 4TH INFANTRY NORMANDY 1944 FIGURE Private Scott is wearing an M1943 HBT uniform, M1936 suspenders, M1941 field jacket with the fourth division badge and leggings with service shoes. He is armed with the MI Garand rifle, MI bayonet with scabbard, and two Mk. II grenades. His M1 helmet is covered with camouflage mesh. His equipment includes an M1910 entrenching tool, M1910 canteen, first aid pouch, and an M1923 cartridge belt. (9370/DR70023) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $50.00 DRAGON WERMACHT INFANTRY MOSCOW ANNIVERSARY EDITION FIGURE The winter of 1941 finds old friend Hans in Moscow. As the war has progressed, Hans has been awarded two Iron Crosses, a close combat badge, and a tank destroyer badge. Under his great coat, he is wearing the M36 field blouse. One of the special features of this figure are the knitted gray gloves. This pair of gloves allow him to move his fingers. He is still carrying his MP- 40 sub-machine gun, P38 pistol with holster, and walther signal pistol His other equipment includes a headscarf, combat suspenders, leather belt, MP-400 magazine pouch, bread bag, water bottle, and bayonet. (9370/DR70030) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $50.00 DRAGON U.S. DELTA FORCE LEO FIGURE Leo is a member of the elite anti-terrorist Delta Force. He is carrying an M4 with scope, a MK23 USSOCOM Cal.45 with silencer, and an M4 combat knife. His uniform consists of the Desert BDU three-color cammies over a green T-shirt, Ranger body armor, "Eagle" assault vest, desert-color jungle boots, half-figure gloves, muffler, and helmet. For equipment, he's got a walkie-talkie, two canteens, and a first aid pouch. (9370/DR72015) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $50.00 ELITE BRIGADE GERMAN SS RUSSIAN FRONT 1944 FIGURE Elite 12" action figure in pea dot camouflage tunic and trousers, black boots with leggings, M43 field cap (field gray) with insignia, Y harness, black belt with field grey buckle, MP38 with removable magazine, MP38 pouches, bred bag, canteen, and figure stand. Scheduled to ship December 2000. (7093/GIEDF26) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $59.00 G.I. JOE 2010 ADVENTURES FIGURES This new assortment will feature the following carded Joe figure: Midnight Recon. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (309/B1615) (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: $17.25Ea. MOVIES & TV BRUCE LEE ENTER THE DRAGON 8-INCH FIGURES Based on the classic martial arts epic, Enter the Dragon, comes this exciting new series of figures depicting the heroes and villains of what is considered by many fans of the genre to be its crowning achievement! This series may include: Bruce Lee (in classic fighting stance), Roper (John Saxon), Dr. Han, and the villainous Bolo! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (4850/75000) (CAUT: 4) This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. BRUCE LEE 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES Now you can let Bruce beat up the rest of your 12-inch action figure collection as one of these cool, 11½" artciulated action figures! Each figure comes dressed in a trademark outfit, with a small selection of martial arts weaponry. This series may include Bruce Lee as: TheDragon, Kung Fu Master, and The Warrior. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (4850/75100) (CAUT: 4) This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $18.25. MOORE ACTION COLLECTIBLES BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SERIES 2 FIGURES Bigger, badder, and better! If you loved Buffy Series I, wait until you see Series II! Each figure has its own fully sculpted bigger base, more accessories (axes, guns, knives — everything a serious vampire hunter needs), as well as substantially more articulation. Series II includes Oz the werewolf musician; Giles the former watcher and librarian; and the head slayer herself, Buffy Summers! Scheduled to ship January 2001. (4151) (CAUT: 4) This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $12.95Ea. THE SIMPSONS: WORLD OF SPRINGFIELD WAVE III FIGURES Highly detailed, articulated figures of all your favorite Springfield characters as seen every week on The Simpsons! Each figure features resistor technology that allows the figures to "talk" when they are connected to World of Springfield playsets. Each figure is articulated and stands approximately 5" tall. This series may include: Moe, Milhouse, Nelson, Sunday Best Homer, Otto, and Kamp Krusty Bart. Each figure comes blister carded with accessories. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (222) (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: $5.99Ea. THE SIMPSONS: WORLD OF SPRINGFIELD ENVIRONMENT WITH FIGURES WAVE III These highly detailed environmental playsets bring you into the World of Springfield, as all of The Simpsons figures say one of several phrases when connected to these environments. Each environment comes with an exclusive Simpsons figure, and brings to life 10-20 Simpsons figures with electronic voices from the TV show. This series may include: Maypr Quimby w/Springfield Town Hall and Sideshow Bob w/Krustylu Studios. "Try Me" window box packaging. Batteries included. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (222) (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. Playset SRP: $23.50Ea. POKÉMON POKÉMON 2-PACK FIGURES These two-pack feature a pair of all-new Pokémon figures, along with a Pokéball case. This series may include: Sunflower #192/Heracross #214, Totodile #158/Quagsire #195, Croconaw #159/Stantler #234, and Mareep #179/Snubbull #209. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (309/58335) (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: 6.25 Ea. POKÉMON GOLD & SILVER QUICK-CHANGE POKÉBALLS These Pokémon figures are two toys in one! They can appear as a Pokéball, or unzip the ball and turn it inside out to quick- change it into a Pokémon. This series may include the following Pokémon from the Gold & Silver Gameboy games: Chikorita, Totodile, Marril, Cyndaquile, and Snubbull. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (309/55256) (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: 3.99 Ea. POKÉMON GOLD & SILVER PLUSHES Here are three different sizes of Pokémon plush toys, each depicting several monsters from the Gold & Silver Gameboy games. The "Large" plushes may include: Pikachu, Slowking, Elekid, and Hoothoot; the "Basic" plushes may include: Lugia, Totodile, Cyndaquile, Sentret, and Donphan; the "Jumbo" plushes may include: Elekid. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (309) (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. LARGE (55253)–Plush SRP: 11.50 Ea. BASIC (55250)–Plush SRP: 7.99 Ea. JUMBO (55255)–Plush SRP: 32.50Ea. POKÉMON POP OPEN PLUSHES Prepare yourself for action, adventure and fun with these plush Pokémon! Each comes with its own Poké Ball! Put your Pokémon inside the ball, press the button to release it, and out pops your Pokémon! This series may include the following: Cyndaquile, Totodile, Marril, and Donphan. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship January 2001. (309/57866) (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. Plush SRP: $17.99Ea. SAILOR MOON OFFERED AGAIN O/A SAILOR MOON 11.5 INCH ADVENTURE DOLLS WITH OUTFITS When your Sailor Moon Scouts aren't transforming into super-heroines, they're dressing up in the latest fashions of the seasons. This series may include: Sailor Moon, Sailor Mars, Sailor Mercury, Sailor Venus, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Pluto, and Tuxedo Mask. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (8827/3424) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Doll SRP: $15.99Ea. O/A SAILOR MOON 2 INCH FIGURES Adorable little figures that you can assemble for world-saving adventures! These 2" collectable vinyl figures also feature clip strips. This series may include: Sailor Moon, Serena, Sailor Mars, Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Venus, Sailor Mercury, Tuxedo Mask, Molly, Luna, Artemis, Princess Serena, and Prince Endymien. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (8827/38487) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $2.50Ea. ***************** SEXY SIRENS PLAYBOY PLAYMATE DECEMBER DIE-CAST CAR A Previews Exclusive! Here it is! The perfect mix of hot cars and hot women! This is the 12th in our series of hit Playmate cars that correspond to each month's Playmate. Miss December 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 featuring never-before-seen photos. Limited production run! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (6243/40912) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $9.50Ea. SPORTS STARTING LINE-UP NFL EXTENDED SERIES FIGURES Some of your favorite NFL superstars are featured in this Extended Series lineup. This series may include: S. Davis, M. Harrison, J. Kearse, I. Bruce, J. Sehorn, S. Springs, C. Carter, R. Dayne, P. Warrick, S. Alexander, and L. Arrington. Blister card packaging. (309/71760) (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: $8.75 WINNER'S CIRCLE 1/64 SCALE 2001 DIE-CASTS Enter the Winner's Circle and get the latest and greatest NASCAR racers, complete with the most up-to-date sponsor markings. This series may include: Dodge Test Car Preview, Dale Earnhardt Preview — Goodwrench, M. Skinner Preview — Lowes, Rusty Wallace Preview, C. Atwood Preview Dodge, Bobby Labonte Preview — Interstate Battery, and R. Rudd Preview — Texaco. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (309/55825) (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: $4.99Ea. WINNER'S CIRCLE 1/64 SCALE DELUXE 2001 DIE-CASTS A deluxe line of Winner's Circle 1/64th scale miniatures. This series may include: B. Elliot Driver Hood, Dodge Test Car w/Race Hood, D. Jarrett '01 Lifetime #3 — '96 Ford Quality Care, B. Elliot License Plate, B. Labonte Monsters w/Race Hood, and D. Jarrett '01 Lifetime #1—'95 Basic. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (309/55835) (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: $6.25Ea. WINNER'S CIRCLE NASCAR 9-INCH FIGURES Your favorite NASCAR drivers can now hold a place of honor in your in-home NASCAR shrine with these detailed and authentic 9" tall driver figures. Each depicts one of NASCAR's greatest in his custom jumpsuit, emblazoned with team markings and sponsor logos. This series may include: Dale Earnhardt, Jeff Gordon, and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (309/28235) (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: $17.25Ea. STAR TREK OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK BEAM ME UP BABIES SET A gaggle of cuddly bean bag aliens for you to love! These collectible bean-bag toys feature soft, stuffed bodies, and authentically styled costumes. Previously available in assortments, now you can get the entire set at a fraction of their original full retail! Get them before they beam away! Set includes: Andorian, Gorn, Ferengi, Romulan, Mugato, and Klingon Targ. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (491/TTY2017) (CAUT: 4) Set (x6) SRP: $9.99 STAR TREK CAPTAIN MACKENZIE CALHOUN FIGURE Complete with sword, stunning purple eyes, and scar won in the heat of battle, this limited edition Starfleet Captain stands 4.5" tall and comes with a Starfleet action stand. Originally a mail-order exclusive, now available to all of Star Trek fandom through Previews and your local Starbase (comic shop)! Boxed. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (491/TTY0000) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $8.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS 100TH EDITION 12-INCH LUKE SKYWALKER FIGURE Much like last month's 100th Edition Boba Fett Action Figure, this month's 12" Luke Skywalker figure celebrates another 100th anniversary, this time of Hasbro's 12" Star Wars figure series! Fully articulated, this Luke Skywalker figure includes his authentic Tatooine clothing, plus his X-Wing pilot's gear and lots of accessories. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (309/32437) (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: $56.99 STAR WARS 2000 WAVE 2 BASIC FIGURE COLLECTIONS This pair of series features all-new figures of characters from the original Star Wars Trilogy as well as Episode I. Series 1 may include: Princess Leia in Military Dress, Boomer Damage Battle Droid, Han Solo Bespin Capture, Biker Scout, Obi-Wan Kenobi (Power of the Force series), and Dagobah Darth Vader (PotF series). Series II may include: Gungan Warrior, Jek Porkins, Fode & Beed, and Sebulba with Cape. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (309) (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. COLLECTION I (84445)–Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. COLLECTION II (84455)–Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. STAR WARS FIGURES WITH CD-ROM Each of these figures comes packed with a special CD-ROM featuring behind-the-scnes info, interactive games, and more! This series may include: Crusade Darth Maul, Obi-Wan with Jedi Armor, Bespin Darth Vader, and Bespin Luke Skywalker. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (309/84465) (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: $11.99Ea. STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE INTERNATIONAL 2-PACKS A Mos Espa North America exclusive! Previously a Lucasfilm Fan Club/Internet exclusive! These double packaged figures were originally sold overseas, and are only available for a limited time and in limited quantities. Each figure comes with an unpainted Battle Droid not released in the U.S. and includes European packaging with instructions in German, French, and English. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (491) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. DARTH MAUL & OBI WAN KENOBI (WTY0398)–2-Pack SRP: $19.99 DARTH MAUL & AMIDALA (WTY0399)–2-Pack SRP: $19.99 STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE JEFF GORDON LIMITED EDITION 1/24 DIE-CAST Previously a Lucasfilm Fan Club exclusive! Mos Espa brings you a very limited, hot exclusive! This 1/24 scale Jeff Gordon racing car is an exact replica of the vehicle driven by this out-in-front racer during the Winston Cup, NASCAR race on May 29, 1999. Created by Action Performance, the official replicator of NASCAR vehicles. The Star Wars car has a die-cast body, plastic chassis, high-quality graphics, and is covered with Episode I characters, including Darth Maul, Jeff Gordon's number, and all kinds of logo art! This edition is limited to strictly 3,500. Get yours before they zoom off! Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (491/WTY1000) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-cast SRP: $20.00Ea. VIDEO GAMES AMERICAN MCGEE'S ALICE SERIES I FIGURE When Alice responds to a mysterious summons to return to Wonderland, the place is barely recognizable. Something has gone very wrong. Equipped with her courage, a keen appetite for the bizarre, and a lethal array of transmogrified toys, she'll confront the forces of good and evil and put the wicked Queen of Hearts in her place. Based on American McGee's Alice, the upcoming computer software game to be released by Electronic Arts, Alice and Tweedledee will be part of the first series of collectible action figures. Alice figure stands 7 1/8" tall and features articulation of the arms and head; Tweedledee stands 6¾" tall and is an accurate and detailed portrayal of the character from the computer game. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (4753/10001) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99 AMERICAN MCGEE'S ALICE SERIES II FIGURE He's the master of his domain, but what a demented place it is! The distinctive whiff of putrefaction taints the musty air. It's as if a huge wooly shroud has been snatched from the crumbling confinement of the not-quite moldy grave and languidly shaken. You are in the Madhatter's castle where he will be holding a tea party. A sanguiolent feast awaits. Madhatter is part of the first series collectible action figures based on American McGee's Alice, to be released by Electronic Arts. Figure stands 14½" tall, and features articulation of the arms and head. Also in this series is Tweedledum. This big guy stands 8 5/8" high and is an accurate and detailed portrayal of the character from the computer game. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (4753/10006) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99 HOUSE OF THE DEAD SERIES I ACTION FIGURES If you've wandered into an arcade or movie theater game room, you've no doubt seen Sega's House of the Dead, a two-player shooting game in which you take on the role of an agent battling the living dead! This action figure series brings the on-screen creatures they battle to your toy collection, each highly detailed and designed for fright! This series may include: Strength (golem), Johnny (zombie), Ken (razor-fist), or Heiro (fish-man). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (8644) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $11.99Ea. LEGEND OF DRAGOON ACTION FIGURES From the smash hit role-playing video game by Sony Computer Entertainment, come these all-new Dragoon action figures! All figures stand 7-8" tall, and features smart move articulation and extreme painted details. Weapons and accessories included. Choose from Shana, Lloyd, Lavitz, Dart, Rose, or Kongol. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (4851/A030566) (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: $9.50Ea. SOUL CALIBUR ACTION FIGURES Soul Calibur is the video game sequel to Soul Edge, and is not only an arcade hit, but one of the best-selling titles for Sega's Dreamcast console! It features powerful warriors battling for possession of powerful spirit swords. Even as Soul Calibur the game was a leap forward in video game technology, so too are the Soul Calibur action figures. Each figure features an average of six points of articulation, as well as wepoans and accessories. This series may include: Nightmare (articulated at the shoulders, elbows, left wrist, and waist), with a sword accessory; Xianghua (articulated at the neck, shoulders, and waist) with 2 swords; and Mitsurugi (articulated at the neck, waist, shoulders, wrists, and knees) and a sword. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (4818) (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: $9.99Ea. WRESTLING WWF REBELLION TRON READY FIGURES Get ready to rumble with this new series of "Tron-Ready" WWF action 6 ½" figures, each usable with the Titan Tron Electronic Wrestling Arena (sold separately)! This series may include: The Undertaker, Matt Hardy, Buh Buh Ray, X-Pac, Kane, and Stephanie McMahon. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (4301/W91030) (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: $7.25Ea. WWF BACK-TALKIN' CRUSHERS SERIES 4 These guys don't just look tough, they talk… and talk back to each other with authentic taunts and boasts! This series may include: The Rock, The Big Show, and Edge. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (4301/W94012) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $14.85Ea. IMPORT TOYS SECTION ANIME ASTRO BOY POCKET CRITTER KEYCHAIN Imported from Japan! Pop open this capsule keychain and inside you'll see Atom and Uran come to life with motion, seemingly flying over the countryside! Close the lid to rewind the action. No batteries required! Scheduled to ship in December. (4671/44109) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $7.99 SAKURA WARS FIGURES Here they are, boys and girls. Figures produced by Bandai in 1997 for sale in Japan in 2000. And we've got 'em! Lovely figures based on the Sakura Wars series. Iris and her best friend Janpol — her inanimate teddy bear — want you to take them away, and add them to your growing import toys collection. This figure beautifully recreates the features of Count Chateaubriand's daughter — a French girl who likes to imitate adults (and hates to be treated like a child). Then there's Ri Kohran, who isn't happy unless she's inventing things. She may speak with a funny Osaka dialect, but this figure of her is certainly nothing to laugh at! She's a beauty, folks! Finally, Sakura is back! She may have died as a result of the Demon War, but she's available for display through the power of plastic collectibles! It's in Sakura's blood to be drawn to wars where demons and devils lurk, and thus it's also her destiny to fight them. Let her do so, along with these other figures that are blister carded, and truly unique collectibles! Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (133) (CAUT: 4) IRIS (MM243)—Figure $59.99 RI KOHRAN (MM244)—Figure $59.99 SAKURA (MM242)—Figure $59.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VIOLENCE JACK MIRACLE ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! The world has been torn apart by a series of natural disasters, reducing the planet to a nightmarish struggle for survival, where entire cities lie buried beneath the Earth. It is a lethal, chaotic place, and only the strongest and most savage can survive. The strongest of all is the giant warrior known only as Violence Jack! Now, Jack, and his enemy, Slum King, are captured as Miracle Action Figures from Medicom! Violence Jack (10" tall) features articulated neck, arms, and waist, and comes with a white hawk; Slum King (9½" tall) features articulated arms and hip joints, a removable helmet and face mask, and samurai sword accessory. Both come packaged in original Japanese window box packaging. Guaranteed in stores 12/27/00. (4239) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. VIOLENCE JACK—Figure (MEDMAF024) $21.99 SLUM KING—Figure (MEDMAF025) $21.99 ********************* VOTOMS SCOPEDOG 2000 ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! From Kaiyodo of Japan comes this newly-designed mech from Armored Troopers Votoms! Much like Kaiyodo's Fist of the North Star 2000 line, this Scopedog toy features incredible articulation for a multitude of action poses. It's the most poseable Votoms figure yet! Measures 5" tall. Articulation and sculpting by Katsu Yamaguchi. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4673/KD1702) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Figure $17.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A YUNA KAGURAZAKA FIGURE Imported from Japan! From Galaxy Fraulein Yuna, this excitingly new figure is advanced in beauty and it is mechanically correct. Enjoy this 1:8 scale masterpiece! Imported from Japan! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4673) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Figure $11.99 ******************* BRUCE LEE OFFERED AGAIN O/A BRUCE LEE TIN TOY Imported from Japan! Here it is: the first-ever wind-up tin toy of martial arts master, Bruce Lee! Standing 9½" tall, this tin dragon walks forward, armed with his nunchakus, and displaying the bleeding wounds on his chest and abdomen from his fight with evil crimelord, Han, from Enter the Dragon. Bruce's head and hands are cast from vinyl. Ships in an illustrated collector's box. Guaranteed in stores 12/27/00. (4239) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Tin Toy $105.00 ******************* CARDCAPTOR SAKURA CARDCAPTOR SAKURA 5-PIECE PVC SET Imported from Japan! The lovely young ladies of Cardcaptor Sakura have taken time out of their busy quest to recapture all of the lost Clow Cards to join your toy collection as this five-piece, blister carded PVC set! Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (133/FF47) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $20.99 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR FIST OF NORTH STAR 2000 REI WHITE HAIR FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the ultra-violent manga and anime series Fist of the North Star comes the mighty post-apocalyptic fighter, Rei, this time with white hair as seen in the anime! This highly detailed figure features several points of articulation, and includes special display bases to simulate standing in knee-high water (removable legs). Also included is a companion figure of an angry dwarf character, who can be taken apart in six neatly sliced sections! Original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4673/KD0920) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Figure $17.99 GUNDAM LEGEND OF GUNDAM PVC SET Imported from Japan! Here's a cool collection of four super-deformed Mobile Suit Gundam figures! Actually there are three mobile suits — Gundam RX-78, Dom, and Zaku — and a Super Valkyrie from Macross! Each is matched with a "crystal" see- through version. Original Japanese window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (133/MM343) (CAUT: 4) Set (x4) $22.99 KAIJU ULTRAMAN GAIA BENDIES FIGURE SET Imported from Japan! This boxed set includes five 3" bendable figures of Ultraman Gaia, Tiga, Dyna, Taro, and the original Ultraman, plus several smaller Ultra Kaiju cast in clear, colored rubber. Original Japanese window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (133) (CAUT: 4) Set $19.99 KUBRICKS KUBRICK BASIC SET #1 Imported from Japan! A generic set of Kubricks that you can customize! Create your own townspeople, hold your own meetings, and elect yourself mayor! 5 different color Kubricks for you to customize and collect! Create that Spider-Man Kubrick you've been waiting for! The set Accessories included let you dress up your Kubricks to create a variety of homebodies and professionals. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4239) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set (x5) $9.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIDER-MAN STERLING SILVER EMBLEM PENDANT Imported from Japan! Imported from Japan! Wear Spidey around your neck and close to your heard with this beautiful silver pendant. The pendant is 38mm wide and limited to 500 pieces. Guaranteed in stores 12/27/00. (4725/MSMP) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Pendant $115.00 O/A SPIDER-MAN II VERSION STERLING SILVER RING Imported from Japan! Spider-Man fans, do not pass up this opportunity to show off your Spidey spirit in a stylish way! These genuine sterling silver rings feature the brave face of Spider-Man centered on a silver band. Sturdy and thick and measuring 17mm high, these rings are quite a find for Spider-Man fans and silver jewelry fans alike! Imported from Japan. Limited to 3,000 pieces. Guaranteed in stores 12/27/00. (4725/MSMIIR) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. M-L (Note Price) $115.00 O/A X-MEN STERLING SILVER EMBLEM RING Get ready X-Men fans because the perfect way to show your support for your mutant friends is finally here! These genuine sterling silver rings display in the center, the simple X-Men emblem that will enable you to stand apart from the "regular joes" out there! Show your pride for the X-Men with these high-quality, 23mm high rings! Imported from Japan. Limited to 1,000 pieces. Guaranteed in stores 12/27/00. (4725/MXER) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. M-L (Note Price) $200.00 ******************** NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NEON GENESIS EVANGELION EVA UNIT 03 BLACK FIGURE Imported from Japan! Get future-shocked with this all-new Neon Genesis Evengelion collectible EVA figure! This dynamic and deadly mech is all-new, and comes with an arsenal of accessories and variant hands! EVA Unit 03 Black is the ill-fated EVA that becomes infected by the Angels, and takes on demonic qualities… which show through in this great new figure! For the first time ever, an EVA will ship to U.S. fans at virtually the same time as Japanese fans! This red-hot line of figures will only get hotter with the release of this all-new EVA for 2000! Get it before the Angels do! Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (4673/ KD0922) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Figure $14.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS SINISTER JACK IN GREEN COFFIN Imported from Japan! Here it is, NBX fans and collectors, the 12th and final release in our Previews Exclusive series! The final release is "Sinister," featuring a truly chilling expression, this is Jack at his most frightening best! He stands approximately 15" tall, is fully articulated and dressed in a cloth suit, and comes "entombed" in his own custom green coffin display box. Quantities are limited — allocations may occur. Guaranteed to be in stores 12/6/00. (4672/N131) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Doll $49.95 SPEED RACER SPEED RACER MACH 5 SHIN GOKIN DIE-CAST CAR Imported from Japan! From Uni-Five (a subsidiary of Bandai Japan) comes this awesome die-cast car, the ultimate Mach Five! Measuring 8" in length, this high-end collectible is like a miniaturized version of the real thing! Bubble cockpit! Periscope! Extending buzz-saws! Extending jacks! Light-up headlights! Opening trunk! Homing Pigeon! Figures of Speed, Spritle, and Chim-Chim! It comes encased within a custom display case to keep off the dust. If you're a Speed Racer fan, this is the car for which you've been waiting impatiently! Original Japanese window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (491/547140) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Die cast $99.99 SUPER ROBOTS GREAT MAZINGER JUMBO MACHINE Imported from Japan! Here's one of the most popular Super Robots ever, Go Nagai's Great Mazinger! Known in the U.S. as the Great Mazinga, this two-foot-tall mecha masterpiece is better than the original! In addition to removable brain ship, full- sized chest "V" blade (not a sticker!), two swords (hidden inside special compartments on each leg), and a full complement of rockets, this version also includes the Jet-Scrambler wings, not included with the original 70s version! Wheels on his feet allow the Great Mazinger to roll into battle! Comes packaged in a closed boxed, illustrated with photos of the toy. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (491/524380) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Robot $120.00 VIDEO GAMES CYBERTROOPERS: VIRTUAL ON ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! From Cybertroopers: Virtual On, the sequel to Virtual On, the smash-hit arcade game of robotic combat, comes this all-new series of impressively designed and articulated robot action figures! If you are a fan of video games, robots, or just cool toys, these are it! The most articulated video game-based toys ever — you think of the pose and they can do it! Choose from: Fei Yen—(29 points of articulation) a female-patterned mech featuring an armored mini-skirt, metallic pigtails, three sets of optional hands, removable boosters, and a cybersword. Temjin—(31 points of articulation) a male-patterned mech featuring four sets of optional hands, a cybersword, and scabbard. Both robots are available in Player 1 (RNA Side) and Player 2 (DNA Side) versions! Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2000. (4673) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. RES. from Previews Vol. X #3 (Mar00) FEI YEN PLAYER 1—Figure $19.99 FEI YEN PLAYER 2—Figure $19.99 TEMJIN PLAYER 1—Figure $19.99 TEMJIN PLAYER 2—Figure $19.99 JO JO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE JOTARO FIGURE 2-PACK Imported from Japan! Based on the hit Japanese manga and video game, and with a new video series planned for U.S. release, these figures are destined to be one of the hottest imports in 2001. This is the first in a series of five 2-packs planned from Kotobukiya of Japan, makers of detailed action figures such as Armored Core 2 and Final Fantasy. Jotaro Kujo's normal human form (represented by a non articulated PVC figurine) is discarded as he powers up into the mighty Star Platinum (a fully articulated action figure)! Jotaro's dog, Izzy, is along for the adventure, as he is included as a bonus PVC! One of the longest running manga series in Japan finally makes its way to the U.S. via this tremendous action figure line! Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (4898) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. 2-Pack $29.99 IMPORT MODELS EPOCH NOTE: All Epoch statues and models measure approximately 8" tall, and are imported from Japan. AMAZING NURSE NANAKO RESIN STATUE & MODEL KIT Here's a stunning 1/8th scale resin depiction of the luscious Nurse Nanako, from the hit anime series. This figure is available as a pre-painted and ready to display statue, or as a model kit you can build and paint! Statue scheduled to ship in December 2000; Model in February 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE (659200) $69.99 MODEL (646507) $39.99 DEAD OR ALIVE: KASUMI RESIN STATUE & MODEL KIT Dead or Alive video game babe, Kasumi, can challenge you as a pre-painted, ready-to-display statue, or as a model kit you build and paint! Statue scheduled to ship in December 2000; Model in February 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE (633026) $69.99 MODEL (633262) $39.99 G-TASTE RACE QUEEN RESIN STATUE & MODEL KIT This 1/8th scale resin statue brings Hiroki Yagami's sexy G-Taste beauty, "Race Queen," is available either as a pre-painted, ready to display statue, or as a kit you build and paint! Statue scheduled to ship in December 2000; Model in February 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE (643308) $69.99 MODEL (632845) $39.99 KING OF FIGHTERS RESIN STATUES & MODEL KITS From the King of Fighters hit video game, here's Athena and Mai in all their glory. Both are available as either painted and ready to display statues, or as model kits you build and paint! Statues scheduled to ship in December 2000; Models in February 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. ATHENA (632456)—Statue $69.99 MAI (643100)—Statue $69.99 MAI (633125)—Kit $39.99 NINJA KAGEMARU RESIN STATUE & MODEL KIT From the same famous artist of Gigantor comes this beautifully sculpted statue of Ninja Kagemaru! This classic anime character is available as a painted and ready to display statue, or as a model kit you build and paint. Statue scheduled to ship in December 2000; Model in February 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE (641007) $69.99 MODEL (632807) $39.99 TENJO TENGE: NATSUME MAYA RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the hit martial arts/action manga Tenjo Tenge (Heaven & Hell) comes a statue of the beautiful main character of the series: Maya Natsume. Available as a painted and ready to display statue, or as a model kit you build and paint. Statue scheduled to ship in December 2000; Model in February 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE (643100) $69.99 MODEL (633125) $39.99 TOMORROW JOE RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! A classic anime series from Osamu (Astro Boy) Tezuka productions following the life of a boxer. The triumphs and tragedies of "Ashita No Joe" have now been captured by the artists at Epoch as a collectible resin statue! Available as a painted and ready to display statue, or as a model kit you build and paint. Statue scheduled to ship in December 2000; Model in February 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE (641809) $69.99 MODEL (633118) $39.99 FRENCH IMPORTS COTE D' AZUR RESIN STATUE Imported from France! Here is the famous pin-up gal from Felix Meynet, a rising French comics artist who knows how to raise the room temperature with cheesecake girls too hot to handle! This meticulous statue that stands 8" tall, and depicts a busty redhead with curves in all the right places! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (133) (CAUT: 4) Statue $148.00 JOHN BOLTON LIBERTINE RESIN STATUE Imported from France! More than one year in the making, this statue is one of John Bolton's greatest masterpieces. This wicked and wild statue that stands 13" tall portrays a leering vixen with a midnight underground outfit. The warrior helmet, spiked chestplate, wide painted grinning mouth, spider-web stomach patterns, belt buckle boots, and riding crop make this dominating chick a rough rider who plays it to the bone. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (133) (CAUT: 4) Statue $270.00 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NEON GENESIS EVANGELION ASUKA LANGLEY RESIN STATUE Sohryu Asuka Langley is the exclusive pilot of Evangelion Unit-02. Also known as "The Second Children," Asuka has an amazing talent at piloting her EVA. Her abilities are unparalled, and she knows it! This pre-painted statue depicts the beautiful young pilot sitting on a broken wall, her name scrawled in pink chalk at he feet. This statue was a big hit at the Previews booth at this year's Sand Diego Comic Con International, and many Evangelion fans wanted to buy her then and there. Well, here she is, folks! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4673) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and the UK. Statue $149.99 THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO THUNDERBIRDS STATUES Imported from England! Presenting a series of fine art sculptures based upon the highly acclaimed television series Thunderbirds. Created with the highest attention to detail, these sculptures offer collectors the most accurate models ever created from the series. Approved by Gerry Anderson, the series creator, and also by Christine Glanvilled who sculpted the original puppet of Scott. Cast in marble resin, each is hand-painted and finished, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Created from original models, both sculptures are approximately 11" high, and are plussed with white metal castings. Choose from dark-haired pilot Scott Tracy (nearly always the first rescue man on the scene), or Virgil Tracy, pilot of TB2. Both statues are painted and ready to display, as are laser-engraved bases made especially for each figure. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (133) (CAUT: 4) SCOTT TRACY—Statue $599.00 SCOTT TRACY—Base $105.00 VIRGIL TRACY—Statue $599.00 VIRGIL TRACY—Base $105.00 VIDEO GAMES BERSERK RESIN STATUES From the hit Japanese comic and Dreamcast game, the violent world of Berserk is brought to life with these pre-painted cold- cast statues. Each stands aproximately 8" tall and includes a base with plaque. Guts-Black Swordsman and Griffith come with changeable heads. Some assembly required. Both statues are painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December. (4368) (CAUT: 4) GRIFFITH (AW25005)—Statue $100.00 GUTS BLACK SWORDSMAN (AW25003)—Statue $105.00 FINAL FANTASY VIII SELPHIE & QUISTIS VS LEVIATHAN Final Fantasy VIII heroes Selphie Tilmitt and Quistis Trepe take on the monstrous Leviathan in this beautifully sculpted piece from Kotobukiya of Japan! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December. (4898) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Statue $195.00 MODELS SECTION ANIME TRIGUN RESIN BUST Vash the Stampede is a gunfighter so unbeatable, he has a $60,000,000,000 bounty on his head. But good thing that the bounty doesn't apply on this particular head! Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, this 5"-tall resin bust of Trigun's ultra-cool hero will practically come to life on your shelves! Is Vash a lady-killer, a magnificent fighter, or simply just an idiot? You decide! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in February. (8644) (CAUT: 4) Bust $35.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER MEDIUM RESIN STATUE Specialty Market Exclusive! It took over nine months of hard, strenuous labor, but Varner Studios has the best-looking Buffy to date! Buffy has never looked so beautiful, so dangerous, and simply so real, as she does in this awesome medium resin statue. With wooden spike in hand, and posed in slayer position, this slayer knockout is ready to kick some serious vampire butt! Buffy is literally dressed to kill! This 10" tall statue is the perfect size to go with the previously released Angel and Master vinyl figures. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (4547) (CAUT: 4) Statue $75.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ORNAMENTS This Christmas, deck your halls with Moore Creations' Buffy the Vampire Slayer ornaments. Fill your festive home with the original vampire-slaying Scooby gang. Whether they are hung on your tree to protect your precious gifts from ghouls, dangling from your front door to keep out demons, or stood on top of your desk as a bust, these ornaments will be a wonderful addition to your holiday season. Choose from Buffy, Willow, Giles, Oz, and Xander. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (8734) (CAUT: 4) XANDER $14.95 OZ $14.95 GILES $14.95 WILLOW $14.95 BUFFY $14.95 ANGEL ORNAMENT SET Looking for a new Angel to add to your tree this Christmas? Although Moore Creations' Angel ornaments don't have wings or a halo, they are sure to top the Christmas list this year. From the hit Fox Television series Angel, Moore brings joy to the world with their first set of Angel ornaments this December. The line includes Angel's lead character in two versions: Regular Angel and Vampire Angel. Add an extra jingle to your bells this holiday season! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) $24.95 CHAOS! CHAOS! REAPER BUST A Diamond Select Offering! The Reaper, observer, chronicler, but to those in their last moments of life he is better known as Death. He has made many appearances in the pages of Lady Death comic books, but now you can own his likeness in this latest offering from Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys. The Reaper miniature bust is a highly detailed creation designed by master sculptor Sam Greenwell. The Reaper stands 7" tall and eerily stares out at you while holding a sands of time hourglass and his scythe of death, waiting for the final moments of time to pass by. Comes in a custom box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Also available is a special "Artist's Proof" bust, with both glow-in-the-dark and gold paint treatments. This edition is limited to only 200 pieces and comes signed by Brian Pulido and Sam Greenwell. Painted and ready to display. Guaranteed to be in stores in 01/17/01. (4667) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. X #2 (Feb00) Bust $39.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES CHRISTINE SPAR GRENDEL RESIN STATUE Poised with staff and ready for action, the stunning physique of Christine Spar, one of the most popular Grendels, will send your senses into another dimension! This resin statue stands a magnificent 17" tall and includes a real metal staff! Sculpted by Randy Bowen and Thomas Kuntz, this is one statue that you cannot pass up! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $150.00 DICK TRACY SPACE COUPE PLASTIC MODEL KIT Released 30 years ago form Aurora, the Space Coupe is back! The Space Coupe is based on stories from the Dick Tracy comic books and was invented by Diet Smith. It uses the magnetic pull of the earth and moon to journey between the two. This is a 1/72nd-scale kit and includes figures of Dick Tracy, Diet Smith, Junior, and the Moon Maid. The kit also includes a moon base to display the ship and figures. Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to be in stores in January. (6243/5097) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Kit $16.99 INVISIBLE WOMAN STATUES Now you see her, now you don't! You better act quickly and adjust your vision, because the Invisible Woman is actually visible here in these captivating statues recreating her natural allure and beauty. Available in two different versions — regular (partially painted) and all clear — both awesome statues stand a towering 11" tall, and come with an interlocking base for use with other Fantastic Four figures. These Invisible Woman figures are designed by Randy Bowen and sculpted by Tony McVey, so you know you are getting the best-quality statues out there! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in January. (8824) (CAUT: 4) REG. $150.00 ALL CLEAR $140.00 KABUKI SCARAB ARTIST PROOF RESIN BUST For the true David Mack fan, Moore Creations, Inc. is offering an Artist Proof edition to the Scarab bust by adding collectibility and value to the already existing bust. Limited to only 200 pieces, this Kabuki collector's dream is wearing the same spike-covered outfit, but genuine sterling silver has replaced its 18 original spikes. Also added is a genuine faceted ruby to Scarab's forehead and a Certificate of Authenticity, which features artwork by David Mack. Sculpted by Clayburn Moore, this limited Artist Proof Scarab bust will be the sharpest bust on the market (literally)! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in January. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Bust $125.00 STRANGERS IN PARADISE KATCHOO ARTIST PROOF RESIN BUST Beginning this December, Moore Creations, Inc. is releasing something special for all you truly legitimate Terry Moore fans — the Artist Proof Katchoo Bust. This Strangers in Paradise cutie is featured wearing the same attire as the original bust, but features a genuine diamond pendant hanging from a 14-karat-gold chain to enhance her looks. Sculpted by Clayburn Moore, and limited to only 200 pieces, this collectors' item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity that features a drawing of the bust by Creator Terry Moore. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in January. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Bust $99.00 WOLVERINE BROWN COSTUME MINI-BUST He's gruff, he's hairy, he's got claws busting out of his hands that you wouldn't believe! He's Wolverine — fan-fave X-Men member, and he's here in his brown costume of the ol' days, as an outstanding mini-bust! Standing 5" tall, Wolverine has real metal claws, and is sculpted by master-sculptor Randy Bowen. If you love Wolvie, then you'll absolutely love this mini-bust! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-bust $35.00 COOP! COOP DEVIL GIRLS RESIN MODEL KIT SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4567) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Kit $200.00 FANTASY BROM'S MS. MUFFIT RESIN MODEL KIT This was the first kit in the series of models designed by fantasy-artist icon Brom, and sculpted by Barsom. She was discontinued in December 1998, but she's back for a limited time. This kit comes with two heads — one with the traditional mask depicted in Brom's classic painting, and the other showing her lovely face if you prefer. Instruction sheet with illustrations, and a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Brom and Barsom is included. Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (4567) (CAUT: 4) Kit $110.00 FRAZETTA'S BARBARIAN ARTIST PROOF RESIN STATUES Moore Creations, Inc. would like to introduce one of the most desirable and captivating statues to date. From the original painting by the master of fantasy art, Frank Frazetta, came the inspiration for this limited edition Barbarian Artist Proof Statue. This collector's Artist Proof item features a 10-karat-gold dagger with four genuine rubies inlaid in the handle. The hilt and blade of the sword are composed of solid cast sterling silver for a most distinguisehed quality. Sculpted by award-winning sculptor Clayburn Moore, this picturesque Barbarian statue comes with a wooden base and brass nameplate to complete this eye-catching display. Also available is The Frazetta's Barbarian Artist Proof Nude Resin Statue, which will portray the slave girl nude, as in Frazetta's original artwork. The Nude Artist Proof statue is limited to 300 pieces while the Regular Artist Proof statue is limited to 100 pieces. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (8734) (CAUT: 4) REG. $395.00 NUDE (ADULT) $395.00 SAM GREENWELL'S SAMURAIA RESIN MODEL KIT This is a resin kit based on the original designs by the sculptor, Sam Greenwell. It is beautifully detailed in both sculpture and level of detail. It even comes with a sword! This statue would make a nice addition to any collection. Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (6470) (CAUT: 4) Kit $90.00 HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS JINGLE BELLE ORNAMENT Based on Paul Dini's Oni Comics character! It's that time again — mistletoe, stockings, and ornaments. And don't forget about Santa! And speaking of Santa, boy he sure has his hands full with his mischievous daughter, Jingle Belle! Celebrate the winter fun with Jingle's very own resin Christmas-tree ornament. Posing playfully on the North Pole, Jingle Belle is at her disobedient best in this colorful ornament. Take Jingle Belle's lead — be a little naughty, as well as nice this holiday season! Sculpted by Barsom. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (4567) (CAUT: 4) Ornament $25.00 HORROR WEREWOLF OF LONDON RESIN BUST MODEL KIT Once you put together this ¼th-scale resin bust model kit, you'd swear the real Werewolf of London was staring you right in the eye! Sculpted by Mike Hill, this limited-edition model kit comes complete with display base and nameplate. Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (714/RBS10) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Kit $49.99 SCI-FI CLASSICS PLANET OF THE APES PLASTIC MODEL KIT In the near future, Earth will be ruled by apes, and humans will be among the caged animals of the world. This was the futuristic vision in the popular movie series, Planet of the Apes. Now, Playing Mantis, under the Aurora name (on the box), is proud to announce four new model kits, based on the cult-classic movie. The four models are based on Classic Addar kits from the 1970s depicting four of the main characters from Planet of the Apes. Choose from Cornelius on the steps of the old exchange building, Doctor Zaius on the ruins of a church, Doctor Zira pondering mathematics and science in her house, and General Ursus in military stance holding a gun in his left hand. Each kit comes with approximately 20 parts. Built in 1:10th scale, these snap-together kits are faithful to the original movie. Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (6243) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. CORNELIUS (6803)—Kit $11.99 DR. ZAIUS (6805)—Kit $11.99 DR. ZIRA (6804)—Kit $11.99 GENERAL URSUS (6806)—Kit $11.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS CHEWBACCA BRONZE STATUE Dark Horse proudly announces their latest Star Wars bronze sculpture! They have commissioned one of the West Coast's premiere bronze master sculptors, A. Wasil, to craft this exciting piece. It shows Chewbacca in a dynamic running pose. The illusion of motion and feeling of power make this sculpture an arresting interpretation of one of the all-time favorite characters of the Star Wars mythos. The statue is limited to just 50 pieces, stands 19½" tall on its polished granite base, and weighs in at 38 pounds. A. Wasil, best known for his large, realistic outdoor bronze statues, is emerging as one of the nation's premiere fine art talents. His intensive efforts are apparent in his meticulous attention to detail. Scheduled to be in stores in December. (750) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Statute PI ******************* PREVIEWS TOY STORE ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS BLOOD SUCKER 1/35 FIGURE $17.25 SEP992552 ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS BRUTISH DOG PINK CHROME $74.99 APR005085 ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS SCOPEDOG GREEN CHROME $74.99 APR005086 BTVS ANGEL VINYL FIGURE $23.99 STAR10674 CLASSIC LOST IN SPACE COLLECTORS ED DIE-CASTS $4.50 STAR07843 DEVIL MAN KUBRICK BOX SET A $11.99 DEC992299 DEVILMAN LADY FIGURE $11.50 OCT992504 ETERNAL TOYS 12 INCH CHASTITY FIGURE ASST $29.95 AUG992522 FAAK2 FIGURE PLAYSETS SERIES A $14.00 AUG992583 FAAK2 FIGURE PLAYSETS SERIES B $14.00 AUG992584 FAMOUS COVERS UNCANNY X-MEN FIGURES $14.99 STAR10259 FAMOUS COVERS UNCANNY X-MEN SERIES II FIGURES $14.99 STAR10292 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR FUDOH FIGURE $12.50 FEB005030 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR JYUZA FIGURE $11.99 MAR002651 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR KAIOH FIGURE $16.99 FEB005033 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR KENSHIRO FIGURE $11.99 MAR002650 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR MAMIYA FIGURE $11.25 NOV992245 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR REI FIGURE $11.99 MAR002652 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SHIN FIGURE $11.99 FEB005032 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SHUH FIGURE $11.99 MAR002653 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SPADE FIGURE $11.99 FEB005031 MARVEL HISTORY 1ST APPEARANCES FIGURES $9.99 STAR10491 MARVEL HISTORY GREATEST MOMENTS FIGURES $14.99 STAR10260 MARVEL HISTORY MODERN AGE FIGURES $9.99 STAR10630 MAZINGER Z VINYL FIGURE $27.50 MAY002642 MICHAEL JORDAN NBA SUPERSTAR FIGURES WAVE II $13.50 JAN002453 MICROMAN COMMAND 1: M152 ERIC RED FIGURE $11.99 FEB002568 MICROMAN COMMAND 1: M153 ELDA BLUE FIGURE $11.99 FEB002569 MICROMAN COMMAND 1: M154 EVANS BLACK FIGURE $11.99 FEB002570 MICROMAN COMMAND 2: M161 CHIEF BLUE FIGURE $11.99 FEB002571 MICROMAN COMMAND 2: M163 SMITH GREEN FIGURE $11.99 FEB002573 MICROMAN COMMAND 3: M171 TAKUMA RED FIGURE $11.99 MAR002654 NBX DESK MATE $19.50 MAR002668 NBX SALLY POLYSTONE FIGURINE $39.95 MAR005076 NBX SANTA JACK POLYSTONE FIGURINE $39.95 MAR005075 NBX WHISTLING JACK IN DARK BLUE COFFIN $49.95 NOV995039 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION KUBRICK BOX SET $11.99 DEC992301 SHIN GETTER ROBO I FIGURE $10.50 OCT992501 HELLBLAZER JOHN CONSTANTINE ACTION FIGURE PISTAR11631 SWPM BASIC FIGURE COLLECTION 1 $9.50 FEB992302 SWPM BASIC FIGURE COLLECTION 1 WAVE II $9.95 MAY992590 SWPM BASIC FIGURE COLLECTION 1 WAVE III $9.50 AUG992567 SWPM BASIC FIGURE COLLECTION 3 WAVE II $9.50 MAY992592 SWPM SMALL SCALE FIGURES $18.99 JUN992448 TEKKEN III SERIES 3 FIGURES $9.50 JAN002463 ZATANNA ACTION FIGURE PI STAR11636 PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION 1000 EDITIONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A AKIRA IV PRINT Here's the latest stunning poster from Katsuhiro Otomo's masterpiece Akira. With its monumental design and somber red-toned coloring, this image captures the mood of desolation and destruction that is the hallmark of the post-apocalyptic world that Otomo created in Akira. The innovative full bleed design (no borders) adds to the power of this striking image. Superbly printed in Spain on heavy art paper. (135/MEP188) (CAUT: 4) Print, 26x39, FC $24.95 O/A OH MY GODDESS VI PRINT Urd is the Goddess of the Past and Love Goddess in the Oh My Goddess series. Half-demon, half-goddess, Urd, with her long flowing hair and Goddess marking, is mounted on a horse in this dramatic color print. (133/MEP177) (CAUT: 4) Print $24.95 O/A MASAMUNE SHIROW "ARMS" PRINT Shirow's designs are easily among the most popular of all the 1000 Editions offerings, and it's easy to see why with this spectacular print. Full color, full size image printed in Spain on heavy art paper. (133/MEP500) (CAUT: 4) Print, 27x38, FC $24.95 *************** ANIME CITY HUNTER "CITY BLUES" PRINT Life is already cool for the successful action detective anime hero Johnny Ryu, especially when enjoying his favorite sport of woman-chasing on this 12" x 17" poster! (133/NUM125) Poster, 12x17 $2.99 PETER RICHARDSON ZAP PRINT Continuing our search for hidden treasures, we bring you a superb find from the drawers of a lazzzzzy dealer. A superb print from the vivid imagination of Peter ("Streets of Rage") Richardson circa 1994. (133/BPP02) (CAUT: 4) Print, 16x14 $15.99 NINJA SCROLL WALL SCROLL In a mesh of colors, here are all the characters from Ninja Scroll – good and evil! This full-color wall scroll will make a great addition to your anime collection. (8644) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 40x29 $19.99 ARMITAGE III WALL SCROLL On Mars, nothing and nobody are as they seem. Who would have guessed that 19-year-old Naomi Armitage is really a robot? From ICON XIV award-winner Armitage III, comes this full-color wall scroll featuring Armitage. (8644) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 40x29 $19.99 SOL BIANCA WALL SCROLL Sol Bianca and its crew of five female space pirates have been caught on this wall scroll! Features Janny, Feb, April, May, and June, and their ship. Don't miss this wall scroll from Sol Bianca, voted the best anime film by Anime Fan in 1990, the year of the movie's release! (8644) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 40x29 $19.99 CLASSIC FILM & TELEVISION THE PRISONER POSTER Although he claims not to be a number, that's exactly what he was – Number Six – in The Prisoner series that originally aired in 1967. This poster features Patrick McGoohan and the phrase "I am not a number, I am a man." (4138/M562) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36 $6.00 DC HEROES WILDCATS CHROMIUM POSTER This chromium poster features the entire team drawn by series creator Jim Lee! These posters were originally an ordering incentive for the initial release of the Wildcats trading cards. The posters were the first chromium posters ever to be produced. And now they're available to you! Allocations may occur. (8092) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 19x26 $9.50 FAMILY GUY FAMILY GUY POSTER From the newest animated success comes this full-color poster! The family guy and his family are here to say hello to you every day! (4498/338) (CAUT: 4) Poster $3.50 FAMILY GUY STEWIE POSTER Hw wants to rule the world, but he'll start with your room! This poster features Stewie and the phrase "Victory Shall be Mine!" (4498/345) (CAUT: 4) Poster $3.50 FANTASY CLYDE CALDWELL SEA FOX POSTER Well blow me down! When this sexy pirate gal sailed onto the cover of Inquest Gamer Magazine, she shivered more than a few timbers! Now, for the first time, The Sea Fox is available as a full-color print. It measures 15¾" x 20 1/8" and is printed on an 18" x 24" sheet. Signed and numbered, this treasure is limited to only 600 copies! (6433) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 18x24 $30.00 H.R. GIGER SPELL POSTER One of H.R. Giger's most popular paintings from his Necronomicon, this detailed reproduction measures 27x36. (90) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 27x36 $19.95 OFFERRED AGAIN O/A MR. PUNCH SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION POSTER Lives intertwined and stories unfolded as a young boy encountered family secrets, strange puppets, and a nightmarish world of violence and betrayal in Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean's Mr. Punch. Now the two creators have taken the next step to ensure this classic lives on for both horror and comics fans alike: both Gaiman and McKean have signed a 22" x 36" full-color poster that's limited to only 2,000 copies. Now you see it, but soon you won't. (111/MP-X) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 22x36, FC $40.00 ********************* IMPERIAL SIGNED PRINT Dressed in deep purple regalia with a translucent glowing headdress, this statuesque beauty was created and designed in Photoshop by artist John Zeleznick. Measuring 18" x 24", and printed on 100lb acid free cover stock, this image is accompanied with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and is limited to only 300 prints. (8234) (CAUT: 4) Print, 18x24 $35.00 WAYNE BARLOW AGARES POSTER This frightening image comes directly form the book Barlow's Inferno. The demon Agares is astride a battle "abomination," as he heads off to do combat. (90) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 27x19 $12.95 FEMME FATALES SARAH MICHELLE GELLAR DEVIL POSTER Has the slayer switched sides – is she now evil? No, but she's posing as the devil in this 24x36 poster. (4138/M1009) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36 $6.50 CORDELIA POSTER You don't have to wait till Tuesday anymore to see Angel co-star Cordeila! This poster of Cordeila (Charisma Carpenter) with the Angel logo will get you through the entire week. (4498/445) (CAUT: 4) Poster $3.50 LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS POSTER From J.R. Tolkien, who has been called the father of modern fantasy literature, comes this Lord of the Rings poster. From the book that has sold over 20 million copies, this poster is sure to make a great accompaniment! (4690/ST2571) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36 $6.00 THE HOBBIT POSTER Hobbits, also knows as halflings, are about half the size of man. They have round faces and soft, bright eyes. Hobbits are the characters found in J.R. Tolkien's well-known book The Hobbit. This colorful and detailed poster fully embodies the fantasy essence found in the book. (4690/ST2572) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36 $6.00 MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE SECTION ANIME NINJA SCROLL MINI LUNCH BOX Pack your lunch in style with this hit movie anime lunch box. Keep an eye out for the mischievous Eight Devils of Kimon. But, hey, even ninjas have to eat, right? Measures 8" x 7" x 4. (8644) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box, 8x7x4 $8.99 TRIGUN MINI LUNCH BOX Now you can cart around snacks or your everyday items in this cool Trigun Mini Lunch Box featuring the most wanted man in the galaxy, Vash the Stampede! It features full-color images from the hit anime series from Pioneer! The bounty on Vash's head may be $60,000,000,000,000, but your price for lunch box coolness will be but a fraction! Measures 8" x 7" x 4". (8644) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box, 8x7x4 $8.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY MAGNETIC CLOCK You'll never miss Buffy on TV with this magnetic clock! This clock has full magnetic backing and feet for standing. Requires AA battery (not included), and is 3" in diameter and 1.5" deep. (7146/30146) (CAUT: 4) Clock $10.00 BUFFY MINI-MAGNET You don't have to see her on the tube, you can put Buffy anywhere – on the fridge or in your locker – as long as it's metal Buffy will stick by you! (7146/40142MM) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Magnet $5.00 CHARMED CHARMED "POWER OF THREE" BLACK SHOT GLASS This shot won't hurt! Cool red logo designs surround this new black 1½-ounce shot glass – so taste the "power of three" who magically strut across the TV screen in the series Charmed weekly, and you'll be back for more refills! (870/CHRMDSHOT3) (CAUT: 4) Shot Glass $6.00 CLASSICS SPACE ACE WACKY WOBBLER Your dreams of moon-walking will come true when you put this cool Space Ace Wacky Wobbler on your desk (4552/3104) (CAUT: 4) Wobbler $11.00 UNDERDOG WACKY WOBBLER It's a bird, it's a plane, it's… nope, it's Underdog! Let your laughs continue with this head wobbling "hero" of the 60s. (4552/3101) (CAUT: 4) Wobbler $11.00 UNDERDOG FIVE-PACK MAGNET SET Oh no! Riff Raff has kidnapped Polly again! Never fear – Underdog is here! And now Underdog will stick right by you on this magnet set that includes five colorful magnets! (7146) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $15.99 FAMILY GUY FAMILY GUY FIVE-PACK MAGNET SET The characters from the new cartoon TV show Family Guy are coming to your home! Let them join your family with this colorful five-piece magnet set. (7146) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $15.99 FARSCAPE FARSCAPE "BACK OFF" PHOTO SET Back off! This set showcases the weapons of choice from five of Farscape's tough guys! See Scorpious, Ka D'Argo, Chrichton, Crais, and Aeryn Sun intact with their "arms" loaded on five full-color, 8x10 photos! (870/FSSET6) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $30.00 FARSCAPE LOGO COLBALT SHOT GLASS Hit me with your best "tall" shot. Yes, this new colbolt shooter will do the trick as you pour you finest spirit, and salute the Farscape series simultaneously! The rich hue of blue is the perfect backdrop for the Farscape logo. Better get a few – no one likes to celebrate alone! (870/FSSHOT2) (CAUT: 4) Shot Glass $6.00 FARSCAPE LOGO WINE GLASS Red, white, or blush – makes no difference! Pour your favorite wine in this brand-new clear wine glass featuring the Farscape logo across the front, in both gold and silver tones! You will add taste to your pallet and taste to your table setting. (870/FSWINE1) (CAUT: 4) Glass $10.00 FARSCAPE PREMIERE EPISODE SCRIPT You don't have to wait for Friday-night reruns anymore! You can get your first episode Farscape fix right here! Start your science-fiction routine reading "Premiere," Farscape's first season script which opens with the adventures of astronaut John Crichton and his crew of escaped renegades traversing the universe in the living ship, Moya. (870/FSSCR1) (CAUT: 4) Script $12.00 FARSCAPE STAINLESS STEEL TRAVEL MUG Ready, set, go! Take off to journeys and adventures in your own Moya ship with this brand-new stainless steel travel mug! Features the Farscape logo across the front to keep you in tune of your favorite galatic series shown on the Sci-Fi Channel weekly! Keep your beverages hot or cold and safe from spilling as the thermal materials and lid partner while you travel. (870/FSMUG5) (CAUT: 4) Mug $26.00 GAMING MERCHANDISE CALL OF CTHULHU ELDER SIGN PENDANT The elder sign from Call of Cthulhu role-playing games and most often described in Lovecraftian literature is a warped five- pointed star-stone with a flaming eye or pillar of flame in the center. The symbol is reputed to deflect some of the malice of the demonic denizens of the Cthulhu mythos. This hand-crafted sterling silver pendant is a necessity for any true Cthulhu fan. (4782/COC001) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $24.99 HUNTER MUG Late into the night, your troupe is about to confront the enemy you have struggled to find. The monster is within your grasp – but you can't keep your head up. You need coffee and those foam convenience store cups just won't do! If you're going to drink around the gaming table, you might as well do it with class. This Hunter: The Reckoning mug is the way to go. It holds a full 12 ounces, and the game logo is printed on both sides, so you and all your friends are reminded of your mission. (615/5298) (CAUT: 4) Mug $12.95 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS PENDANTS Based on tales from China, Japan, and Korea, The Legend of the Five Rings popularity continues to grow. In a land full of mystery, adventure, and danger you're going to need your clan pendant. Pendants are ¾" in diameter and hand-crafted in antique finished sterling silver. Choose from Crane, Lion, or Scorpion pendants. (4782) (CAUT: 4) CRANE (L5R204)–Pendant $29.99 LION (L5R210)–Pendant $29.99 SCORPION (L5R216)–Pendant $29.99 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER GLOW-IN-THE-DARK PUZZLES A Harry Potter fan must-have! Put together puzzles pieces, and then turn off the lights to reveal a secret image that completes the story! Completed image is 13" x 17". Puzzles come with 250 pieces – and hours of fun! Choose from Sorcerer puzzle, Quidditch puzzle, or Hermione puzzle. (CAUT: 4) SORCERER (31363)–Puzzle $9.99 QUIDDITCH (31361)–Puzzle $9.99 HERMIONE (31362)–Puzzle $9.99 HARRY POTTER MAGIC PUZZLE Put together puzzles pieces, and you've got five different images to create magical adventures from! Includes a special magic device that makes the images move after completed. Also comes with magic picture cards of the main characters. (31351) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle $9.99 HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS MINTS Don't be a grinch yourself! Share these wintergreen mints with all your friends. Mints come packaged in How the Grinch Stole Christmas designed tins. Each tin holds 1.5 ounces of mints. Great stocking stuffers! (6411/1406) Mints SRP: $2.99Ea. SCOOBY DOO SCOOBY SNACKS What would you do for three Scooby snacks? Yep, those snacks that Shaggy and the gang used to bribe Scooby with can now be yours! Only, you won't want to bribe anyone with them, you're going to want them all for yourself! Each box contains two ounces of Mystery Machine-shaped animal crackers. (6411) (CAUT: 4) Snacks SRP: $1.99Ea. SUPER-HEROES INCREDIBLE HULK TIN WASTEBIN Dr. Banner has gotten angry… and he's transformed into the hulk – right on this tin wastebin! The classic green guy is still around, and will make a great addition to any room. Wastebin has a 8¾" diameter at the top and stands 10" tall. (4475/700247) (CAUT: 4) Tin $9.99 ANTENNA BALLS Sport up your car with these colorful and ornamental antenna balls. They decorate your vehicle without interference to reception. Antenna balls are weatherproof and fit most antennas. (4825) (CAUT: 4) PUNISHER–Ball SRP: $2.99Ea. FANTASTIC FOUR–Ball SRP: $2.99Ea. WONDER WOMAN MINI-MAGNET Magic lasso and all, Wonder Woman charges through the sky on this mini-magnet. She'll make your fridge a better place, but Earth is still another matter. (7146/40124MM) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Magnet $5.00 POWERPUFF GIRLS POWERPUFF GIRLS MINI-MAGNETS Always ready for adventures, the Powerpuff Girls are flying at ya – Mojo Jojo better look out! Collect them all and stick them up. Choose from Blossom, Bubbles, or Buttercup. (7146) (CAUT: 4) BLOSSOM (40150MM)—Mini-Magnet $5.00 BUBBLES (40152MM)—Mini-Magnet $5.00 BUTTERCUP(40151MM)—Mini-Magent $5.00 POWERPUFF GIRLS FIVE-PACK MAGNET SET Powerpuff Girls fans look out! These flexible magnets are just for you! Set comes with all your favorites – Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, the Mayor, and Mojo Jojo! (7146/18215FP) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $10.00 POWERPUFF GIRLS MAGNETIC CLOCK You can count on the Powerpuff Girls not to let you over sleep! This magnetic clock featuring Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup, and has full magnetic backing and feet for standing. It comes in a clamshell with special packaging. Requires a AA battery (not included) and is 3" in diameter and 1.5" deep. (7146/31045) (CAUT: 4) Clock $10.00 ROCK & ROLL KISS BLUE FACES KEYCHAIN Grab the KISS foursome keychain and get your wheels a'rockin! Cool outline imagery captures the legendary performers within a blue glow! Grab a few – they'll be gone as fast as your Ferrari can drive! (870/MUKISSKEY5) (CAUT: 4) Key chain $6.00 KISS FAREWELL TOUR LUNCH BOX Commemorate KISS's final shows with this embossed, limited-edition lunch box! You'll have no trouble fitting all the food you want in this awesome lunch box while taking KISS with you! This full-sized lunch box measures 9" x 7" x 4". (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box, 9x7x4 $19.99 OZZY OSBOURNE "BARK AT THE MOON" DRUM HEAD Spice up your wall with this Ozzy Osbourne limited-edition drum head. If you're lucky, maybe some of his talent will rub off on you! Each image is applied by hand and comes in an individual shipper carton and ready to hang! Measures 14" long. (6338) Drum Head $35.00 STAR TREK STAR TREK CLASSIC COMMUNICATOR Based on the design of the communicator as seen on the classic Star Trek television series, this highly detailed prop replica features realistic lights and the actual sound effects heard in the show. Furthermore, this authentic reproduction is more than just a prop replica; just flip up the circular piece and you'll see a real working digital clock, and behind that panel is a handy LCD display calculator. The Classic Communicator also works as a digital voice recorder with instant playback. Requires three AAA batteries (not included) and measures 8" x 5" x 3". (8494/ST0003) (CAUT: 4) Communicator, 8x5x3 $24.99 XENA XENA "ANIMAL ATTRACTION" SCRIPT Who's the Daddy? Even Xena does not know her "Animal Attraction" led to this impregnated state! A funny tale with sex appeal for all to read from start to finish in this episode script. You might laugh out loud! (870/XESCR32) (CAUT: 4) Script $12.00 XENA "NOW HAIR THIS" PHOTO SET Now "hair" this – all these folks have the locks to get the looks and here is the set to prove it! Xena, Gab, Draco, Callisto, and Aphrodite all have their heads up to showcase their styles and smiles for you in this official photo set of five 8" x 10" glossies. Be it short, long, or with ornaments – see you yourselves! (870/XESET39) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $30.00 XENA "SIDE BY SIDE" PHOTO SET A photo set awaits you with "side by side" cast member photos from Xena: Warrior Princess like never seen before! Set includes five new officially licensed episodic images of Gabrielle and Xena, Meg and Joxer, and Callisto and Gabrielle – as friends and foes! (870/XESET37) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $30.00 SUPPLIES SECTION ART BOOKS EON PENCILLERS & INKERS COMBO PACK The new Eon Combo Pack offers the best of both worlds! Includes 12 sheets of the Eon Comic-Illustrated Boards for pencillers, and 12 consecutive pages of Ready-To-Ink artwork. Guaranteed "ink-friendly," this Ready-To-Ink artwork by Al Rio and Freddie Williams II is a must-have for any type of comic artist. (4553) Pack $15.60 COMICS BOOK SUPPLIES SHOWCASE SEALERS Showcase Sealer is back! In the early 90s, this was the hottest selling wall display unit available! Now, Showcase Sealer has improved by the addition of a Life-X-Tender acid-free board that has a thin layer of activated charcoal in the middle. This board actually absorbs and dissipates the contaminants in the atmospheres and helps retard the aging of the comic book pages. Also included is a heavy-duty pressure-sensitive hanger so the Sealer can be mounted anywhere! This is the only heavy-duty wall display frame exclusively designed for comic books! Made from heavy-duty, high-impact acrylic plastic with an ultra- violet inhibitor, this display unit can be easily opened so you can rotate and display your treasured collection. With four different sizes — Current (6" x 10¼"), Silver/Golden Age (7 3/8" x 10¼"), Super Golden Age (7" x 10½"), and Standard (7" x 10¼") — you can be sure that your favorite comics are being displayed perfectly. (92) (CAUT: 4) CURRENT (358)—Sealer, 6x10¼ $12.50 SILVER/GOLDEN AGE (361)—Sealer, 7 3/8x 10¼ $12.50 SUPER GOLDEN AGE (362)—Sealer, 7x10½ $12.50 STANDARD (359)—Sealer, 7x10¼ $12.50 STORAGE SUPPLIES VOLSTOR STORAGE CASE Made to a high standard, the Volstor Storage Case has all the appearance of a quality bound book, allowing magazines and comics to take their rightful place — on the bookshelf! Supplied in two standard sizes with internal dimensions of 285mm H x 220mm W (American Quarto), or 285mm H x 220mm W (A4), it has been designed to accommodate virtually all types of collectable magazines and comic books. Furthermore, unlike a binder, the Volstor completely envelopes its contents offering a high standard of protection from dust, light, and physical damage, yet still allowing easy access. Available in black, and elegantly finished in simulated leather, or with a clear overlay pocket to take magazine cover repro's. (133) (CAUT: 4) COMIC—Storage Case, 285x 220 $11.00 MAGAZINE—Storage Case, 310x 235 $12.50 ULTRA PRO MAGIC: THE GATHERING INVASION SUPPLIES Now, Magic: The Gathering fans can have it all! These awesome Ultra Pro Magic: The Gathering Invasion Deck Protectors feature boxes with two different designs for the new Wizard of the Coast release! And, the Ultra Pro Magic: The Gathering Invasion Album will be issued in conjunction with Wizard's next release of the Invasion CCG game! (4666) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. DECK PROTECTORS (81358) SRP: $8.95 ALBUM (81336) SRP: $9.95 ULTRA PRO SHIELD DECK PROTECTORS For Collectible Card Game cards! Featuring a new color code! All of the Deck Protectors are made especially for gaming cards that you can't bear to see dirty! Made of archival-quality, heavy-gauge polypropylene with super-strong welds, they fit Ultra Pro 9 Pocket Pages. 100 sleeves per box. Available in Cream and Pink. (4666) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. CREAM—Protectors SRP: $6.99Ea. PINK—Protectors SRP: $6.99Ea. COMICARE OFFERED AGAIN O/A COMICARE PLASTIC COMIC DIVIDERS WHITE (SUPPLY033)—DIVIDER $0.35 BLACK (SUPPLY034)—DIVIDER $0.35 O/A COMICARE PE BAGS CURRENT (SUPPLY105)—Bag $0.024 SILVER (SUPPLY106)—Bag $0.024 GOLDEN (SUPPLY107)—Bag $0.034 MAGAZINE (SUPPLY108)—Bag $0.036 O/A COMICARE PP BAGS CURRENT (SUPPLY109)—Bag $0.024 SILVER (SUPPLY110)—Bag $0.024 GOLDEN (SUPPLY111)—Bag $0.034 MAGAZINE (SUPPLY112)—Bag $0.036 O/A COMICARE BACKING BOARDS CURRENT (SUPPLY115)—6¾x10½ $0.036 SILVER (SUPPLY116)—7x10½ $0.036 MAGAZINE (SUPPLY117)—8½x11 $0.052 GOLDEN (SUPPLY119)—7½x10½ $0.049 O/A COMICARE BOXES LONG (SUPPLY123)—26 1/16x7½x10 7/16 $2.50 SHORT (SUPPLY124)—13 1/8x7 3/8x10 5/8 $2.00 MAGAZINE (SUPPLY125)—15x8 15/16x11½ $2.50 *****************