PREVIEWS VOL. X #12 COMICS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS ROCKSTAR GAMES' ONI #1 (of 3) by DAVID LAND and SUNNY LEE; cover by LORRAINE REYES Rockstar Games, makers of the award-winning Grand Theft Auto video game, have teamed up with Dark Horse to bring you their newest creation, Oni, timed for release with the sensational action game for Playstation2, Mac, and PC. Syndicate thieves have been spreading rumors of a ghost-like entity that attacks them after successful jobs and steals their loot. Though these rumors have made it to the TCTF (Technical Crimes Task Force), they have been treated as an underworld old wives' tale or as an excuse to cover a botched heist. Things change, however, when a WorldCo shipment is hijacked by ninjas and the crime is interfered with by the "ghost." That's when beautiful and deadly Konoko is called in to investigate, and that means things just got bad for the "ghost"! On sale February 14 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: LOVERS' WALK by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, RYAN SOOK, CLIFF RICHARDS, and OTHERS; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS Living in Sunnydale isn't all about killing monsters. There's also time for deep interpersonal relationships, friendship, and bonding. Like when two people come together to . . . kill monsters. Join us for three tales about some of Sunnydale's most interesting couples. Spike and Dru find out that breaking up really is hard to do. Buffy and Riley navigate the treacherous territory involved in dating the Slayer. And Willow and Tara try to have a nice, relaxing weekend at a bed and breakfast. This anthology is brought to you by a plethora of creative talent from the regular Buffy comics, and it's just in time for Valentines Day! Miss this one and it'll break your heart! On-sale February 7 FC, 32pg (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! PART X #1: THE SECRET OF SPEED PART 1 (OF 2) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Keiichi's sister, Megumi, is no motorcycle hotshot…she just wants to get to class on time! What she doesn't realize is that beating the last bell is going to mean locking horns with Nekomi Tech's self-styled Queen of the Highway! The Queen is one young lady who expects to come in first every time, and she'll stop at nothing to discover Megumi's "Secret of Speed." On sale February 7 b&w, 40pg . . . $3.50 MONKEYBONE STATUE AND LIMITED-EDITION WATCH We are celebrating the release of one of this year's most unusual films with a limited-edition watch and statues. Monkeybone, directed by Henry Selick (James and the Giant Peach, Nightmare Before Christmas), stars Brendan Fraser and Bridget Fonda! The unique blend of stop-motion animation and live footage, combined with the fantastically strange environment known simply as "Downtown" will have science fiction and animation fans buzzing over the eye-popping strangeness of the edgy production. This fantastic movie about cartooning, comas, and underworld demigods also features the character of Monkeybone, who is a dark and funny cartoon alter-ego that comes to life. Our statue of Monkeybone is being produced in cooperation with Twentieth Century Fox. He stands approximately 8" tall on base, is fully painted, and comes packaged in a full-color collector's box. On sale March 28 Monkeybone statue . . . $99.99 When a small button is pressed, the Monkeybone watch face pops out from the rest of the watch. Each watch has the limited- edition number engraved into the back of the casing. It comes packaged in a handsome box that is sculpted as a bas-relief version of the detailed "exit pass" that is a key plot element of the film. On sale March 28 Monkeybone limited-editon watch . . . $49.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #32 Baby, I love you. No, I really do, I mean it. I'm not just trying to get you to buy Dark Horse Extra #32! But baby, if you were to pick up this divine publication, you would find the three succulent strips and a fine poster from the upcoming Star Wars: Jedi vs. Sith. Let me break it down for you: it's also got the latest dish on every upcoming Dark Horse February title and news from www.darkhorse.com. Honey, this is more than just a one night stand. This is the beginning of a beautiful relationship— let me show you the love with Dark Horse Extra #32. On sale February7 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI SILKE #2 by TONY DANIEL; cover by TONY DANIEL Sandra Silke returns home to find out she's been framed for the murder of her dead CIA comrades, and as news footage showing her committing horrific murders streams across the airwaves and newspapers all over the country, she discovers that the only way for her to clear her name is to confront and expose the people responsible for her shape-shifting powers. But a souped-up predator by the name of Nathan is on the hunt for her, and he won't stop until she's dead! As her world becomes more and more surreal, Silke realizes that can't stay in hiding forever… Can she keep a cool head and survive? Don't miss a single chapter of this incredible story! On sale February 21 FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 WITCHBLADE/ALIENS/DARKNESS/PREDATOR: MINDHUNTER #3 (OF 3) by DAVID QUINN, MEL RUBI, and MIKE PERKINS. cover by DWAYNE TURNER. It's the final gauntlet of the ultimate big budget action movie on paper! Jackie (The Darkness) Estacado and Sara (Witchblade) Pezzini have unravelled the mystery of the Mindhunt — but now they must make a last stand for all humanity. They're trapped aboard a shuttlecraft hurtling toward Earth, but they are not alone. Fighting by their side is one mean mutha of a Predator with the power of the Witchblade! It'll take all three "heroes" to stop the unspeakable horror of an Alien-Darkness hybrid! On sale February 28 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.99 ANGEL #16 by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, and CHRISTIAN ZANIER; cover by CHRISTIAN ZANIER The Buffy/Angel crossover continues! In part three of "Past Lives," Angel confronts the woman who's out to destroy him, and barely escapes alive. Meanwhile, Buffy and Giles begin to uncover who and what is behind the vendetta against Angel. As the players begin to gather in LA (including some well-known faces from Sunnydale), the stage is set for a final confrontation. The entire crossover is brought to you by Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Watcher's Guide), Tom Sniegoski (Realworlds: Batman), and Christian Zanier (Rising Stars). On sale February 14 FC, 32pg (Zanier cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #30 by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, and CHRISTIAN ZANIER cover by CHRISTIAN ZANIER The Buffy/Angel crossover, "Past Lives," comes to an explosive conclusion this issue! Angel and Giles reveal their past involvement with the woman who is out to destroy Angel, and it's up to Buffy and her friends to stop her. But it won't be easy. The only plan they have could get them all killed. When the dust settles, the lives of Buffy and Angel will never be the same. On sale February 28 FC, 32pg (Zanier cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TP by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL The gang is off to college and Buffy's whole world is changing. How much education does a girl who's destined to kill monsters her whole life really need? To quell her confusion, Buffy throws herself into Slaying with wild abandon and disastrous results. Her killing of Sunnydale's answer to big foot may just bring about the rising of the demon Ky-Laag, and the end of the world. And the only group who know what's going on and who want to stop it, the mysterious Blood of Carthage, also want to kill Buffy for starting it all. What's a gal to do? This trade paperback collects issues #21-25 of the monthly series and is its longest and most involved storyline to date. The events in this story will have repercussions in the Buffy-verse for years to come, so do not miss it! On sale March 21 SC, 128pg, FC . . . $10.95 AKIRA VOL. 2 TP by KATSUHIRO OTOMO In the year 2030, the dazzling Neo-Tokyo has risen from Tokyo's ashes, but the power that once levelled Tokyo and sent the world to the brink of Armageddon — a being of monstrous telekinetic power known only as Akira — lives on in absolute-zero frozen stasis far below the city. Those who stand guard will stop at nothing to keep Akira from awakening, but Tetsuo, an angry young man with immense — and rapidly growing — psychic abilities becomes obsessed with confronting Akira face-to- face. In time, Akira will surely awaken, and Tetsuo may be the only being potentially capable of controlling him, but Tetsuo is becoming increasingly unstable and violent, and a group including his former friend Kaneda sets out to destroy Tetsuo before he can release Akira — or before Tetsuo himself becomes so powerful that no force on Earth can stop him! FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 21 SC, 304pg, b&w . . . $24.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #54: THE GATHERING part 12 (of 15) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Manji, the immortal ronin warrior, is down for the count! Hyakurin and Shinriji are off to get help for Manji…or what's left of him! Manji would be even more frustrated if he knew that, not too many miles away, Rin is preparing to test the scrutiny of the Kobotoke checkpoint to hunt down her parents' murderer. She wouldn't stand a chance in hell getting through the checkpoint on her own, but she may just have an unexpected ally… FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 28 b&w, 32pg (12 of 15) . . . $2.99 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V #5 (of 11) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Goldie's drug deal is on…and Rally's on the inside! The Rally/Minnie-May bounty-hunting team is working like clockwork to shut down Goldie's operation for good. But the only thing neither of them prepared for is the reappearance of Rally's father, now known as Mister V! Rally's dad knows his daughter well enough to guess her every move in the darkened warehouse. And as a brainwashed slave, he'll also do whatever it takes to protect his Mistress Goldie! FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 21 b&w, 40pg (5 of 11) . . . $3.50 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED TP by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS It's a ho-hum assignment for bounty hunter Rally Vincent: stake out the house of a bail-jumping television magician/hypnotist, Mr. Smart. But when Smart's wife sets him up for a false kidnapping charge — the supposed kidnapping of his own daughter — with the help of her conniving lawyer lover, the gig gets messy. Especially when the young girl gets kidnapped for real by mobsters who place an explosive collar around her throat as insurance. The crooks need Smart's unique skills in an audacious robbery, and they're using his daughter's life as leverage! Can the booby-trap be disarmed before it's too late? Can Rally stop the gangsters before they pull off the heist and leave Smart holding the bag! The you-know-what's about to hit the fan! FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 7 SC, 232pg, b&w . . . $16.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: DRAGON CLOUD, WIND TIGER TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by FRANK MILLER and LYNN VARLEY There is more than just blood between parent and child. Itto Ogami and his son Daigoro have seen more blood flowing from more bodies than anyone in Edo, but what connects them is their spirit and path. In this collection of classic stories, Itto must protect a young girl after her family is destroyed by a cunning courtesan. Meanwhile, Itto's arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, has sent the civilian police force to round up the Lone Wolf as a common criminal, and before long, Daigoro is coincidentally tangled in a messy pair of crimes. And, most dramatically, Itto returns to the scene of one of his past executions to enter a tender and honorable sword fight against an executed lord's former retainer. FOR MATURE READERS On sale March 28 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #10 by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS America's favorite manga superseries delivers another massive, 128-page issue, with a Seraphic Feather cover that's sure to get your blood pumping! In Seraphic Feather, M-Zak pits her scientifically modified body and deadly sword against her nemesis, Rix Hayward. Rix has superpowers of his own…but he just may need to call for reinforcements this time! And trouble is brewing at the beach in Oh My Goddess! The Nekomi Tech Motor Club takes a summer outing to the same beachfront hotel as Sayoko and her Art Club cronies, and Belldandy's powers mysteriously switch off! It's, creating a swimsuit heaven on Earth! The mysteries deepen in 3x3 Eyes, as a determined Yakumo tries to jog an amnesiac Pai's memory, while saving her from strange marionette assassins! What's Michael? continues to have us rolling with laughter as a confused guard dog gets in trouble for acting like a cat! And the tension escalates in Shadow Star, as Shiina and Akira, with their "star creatures," face off against a murderous, mysterious boy and his deadly, flying dragon. FOR MATURE READERS On sale February 28 b&w, 128pg . . . $4.99 DARK HORSE MAVERICK SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION USAGI YOJIMBO: DEMON MASK TP AND LTD. ED. HC created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The close of 16th century Japan was a violent age, as rival feudal lords fought for land and power. Miyamoto Usagi braved many a battle only to lose his lord and find himself a masterless samurai, or ronin. While many ronin became bandits or mercenaries, Usagi chose the warrior pilgrimage: wandering the land, fighting injustice, seeking enlightenment. Eisner Award winner Stan Sakai has crafted a truly original and delightful work, an all-ages adventure epic that creates a world of excitement, mystery, and imagination, while building each story on painstaking research of Japan's history, culture, and mythology. Demon Mask is a collection of diverse Usagi stories, featuring a graveyard encounter with creatures from Japanese folktales, a whodunit clash with a mysterious masked assassin, a young adventure-lover insistent on receiving Usagi's sword training, a peasant village terrorized by a ravaging Spider Woman, and more. Few works of graphic fiction offer — or deliver — as much action, depth, and sheer fun as Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo. On sale March 14 SC, 224pg, b&w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16.95 On sale March 28 LTD ED HC, 224 pg, b&w w/dust jacket and individually signed and numbered tip-in plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS ACTIONS SPEAK #2 (OF 6) created, written, & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS The madness continues! Sergio Aragonés, creator of Groo, brings us another heaping helping of his silent "pantomime" comics: the cartoons that made him justly famous. Sports, kids, fame, sex, and more — everything is lampooned, without any of those silly word balloons getting in the way. Miss this series now and you'll be kicking yourself later! On sale February 14 b&w, 24pg (2 of 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 GRENDEL: DEVIL'S LEGACY #12 (OF 12) created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by THE PANDER BROTHERS It has all come down to this: a lifetime of being kicked and pushed around, and now Christine Spar strikes back at the creature she sees as responsible — Argent the Wolf. While her friends race to find and stop her, Christine infiltrates the lair of her enemy and prepares to fight against the ancient beast. The battle is joined, but will either combatant survive? Dark Horse proudly presents the final chapter of this re-mastered classic, with story by series creator Matt Wagner, art by the Pander Bros., and new digital colors by Jeromy Cox. RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE READERS. On sale February 21 FC, 32 pg (12 of 12) . . . . . . . . . $2.99 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: SIEGFRIED #3 (OF 3) adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL Siegfried has won the Ring. What will his next conquest be? While Voton seeks advice on how to stave off the twilight of the gods, Siegfried begins his search for the maiden who may be claimed only by a man who has never known fear. Their two paths meet, and that meeting may bring about the worst of Voton's fears as well as the deepest of his desires. But now the way is clear for Siegfried to awaken his love: the forsaken Valkyrie Brunhildé. On sale February 7 FC, 32 pg (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 ********************* ALIEN: NOSTROMO ZIPPO? LIGHTER The M class starcruiser USCSS Nostromo carried its crew into deep space to meet their destiny. Ripley was the only one to survive. This Zippo® commemorates that ship's journey and her crew. It is a laser engraved black matte Zippo? with brass etching of the official USCSS Nostromo logo. On sale March 28 Black matte lighter with brass etching . . . $29.95 SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET Make a monkey out of me! All my bits are here, stick them where you please. The options are varied and many. But, please remember that of arms and legs I have many and can therefore spare, but once tarnished my dignity is gone forever. On sale April 18 FC, thick magnets . . . $9.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Have a drink on Bettie! This set of four sturdy, thick coasters features full-color images of timeless super-babe Bettie Page by acclaimed photographer Bunny Yeager. The coasters are 1/8" thick cork, 4" square, with laminated tops. On sale April 11 Set of 4 full-color photo coasters . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE RELISTS BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE Figure w/detailed box (STAR11260) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color, 29 piece magnet set . . . $19.95 JIM SILKE'S BETTIE PAGE PORTFOLIO Regular edition of 400 numbered copies, plates signed by Jim Silke . . . $49.95 BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX Lunch box 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" w/bonus postcard (STAR10342) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Full color collector's box w/trading card (STAR010783) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #2: HAWAII Full color collector's box w/trading card (STAR10784) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full color collector's box w/trading card (STAR10785) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4:BACK IN BLUE Full color collector's box w/trading card (STAR10786) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO SERIES II #1: BLACK BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full color sleeve . . . $44.99 ******************** CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #19: DAGWOOD STATUE Ah, Dagwood Bumstead; maker of the perfect sandwich, husband of a beautiful wife, and king of the living-room sofa. Dagwood, we celebrate you and your 70 years of making us laugh with this statue of one of your finer moments. This statue is offered as a numbered limited-edition of 600. On sale April 4 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTER #20: BLONDIE STATUE In 1933 the gorgeous flapper Blondie Boopadoop married Dagwood Bumstead, the playboy son of a billionaire railway tycoon, and history was made. Seventy years after Chic Young created the strip Blondie, these two love birds are still going strong. Together they appear in their domestic bliss in over 2,000 newspapers worldwide. This statue is offered as a numbered limited- edition of 600. On sale April 4 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 R. CRUMB'S DEVIL GIRL LUNCH BOX Our latest lunch box features some fantastic art by Robert Crumb. The theme is Devil Girl, and the medium is classically styled litho-printed tin. This full-size metal tote sports big bold Devil Girl graphics front, back, and sides, with double-embossing on the front image. You've pined for this, and now it's yours. On sale April 25 FC, embossed metal, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 SPIRIT LUNCH BOX Featuring splash panels by the indomitable Will Eisner, The Spirit lunchbox is truly a thing of beauty. These stand alone works of graphic art were a natural choice for Dark Horse to place on our old fashioned tin lunchboxes. From his secret hideaway in Wildwood Cemetary, The Spirit fights crime, champions the cause of the weak and sets women's hearts all a-flutter. Like The Spirit this lunchbox can really take a punch! Like the Spirit, this sturdy item can really take a punch! On sale Apirl 25 FC, embossed metal, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.95 STAR WARS #27: STAR CRASH (ONE-SHOT) by DOUG PETRIE, RANDY GREEN, and ANDY OWENS; cover by RANDY GREEN This issue, meet Jedi Yoshi Raph-Elan. On his way to a meeting of Jedi, Yoshi is attacked by an unknown enemy. Stranded without even a lightsaber, he must find out what this new threat wants. Along the way, he meets the beautiful princess Lourdes, and learns a lesson about trusting ancient prophecies. And it's all brought to you by Doug Petrie (Buffy: Ring of Fire and writer for the Buffy TVS TV series), Randy Green (Witchblade), and Andy Owens (Buffy and Angel). On sale February 28 FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . 2.99 STAR WARS: OUTLANDER TP by TIMOTHY TRUMAN, TOM RANEY, RICK LEONARDI, and AL RIO; cover by KEN KELLY Ki-Adi-Mundi's first assignment after joining the Jedi Council will take him back to the fearsome desert wastelands of Tatooine. The Jedi Council has tracked a long wayward and powerful Jedi, Sharad Hett of the Sand People, to the backwater world, and it's up to Ki to find him and convince him to return. Only two things stand in his way: the vicious krayt dragon of Tatooine and the Jedi-slaying bounty hunter Aurra Sing! Ki has little choice but to ask for help from the slimiest crime lord of them all, Jabba the Hutt — and Jabba's aid always comes with a price! Outlander is full-throttle, white-knuckle Episode I-era adventure! On sale March 14 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: QUI-GON & OBI-WAN — LAST STAND ON ORD MANTELL #2 (OF 3) by RYDER WINDHAM, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by RAMON F. BACHS and RAUL FERNANDEZ Investigating the deaths of a cargo freighter's crew, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi travel to a moisture plant on Ord Mantell. There, they they learn that a ruthless land baron named Taxer Sundown may have had ties with the ill-fated freighter. But when they discover that most of the Ord Mantell colonists are convinced that Taxer Sundown is a Jedi, Qui-Gon and Obi- Wan realize that they might be up against more than they can handle! On sale February 21 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Bachs/Fernandez cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: UNDERWORLD — THE YAVIN VASSILIKA #3 (OF 5) by MIKE KENNEDY and CARLOS MEGLIA; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON It's easy to get lost on the high seas of Mon Calamari, and when you're 8-feet tall and covered with hair, that's a prospect second only to Hell… Han, Chewie, and the rest of the Millennium Falcon's passenger list scour the floating city of Mon Ubris for the man who can lead them to the fabled Vassilika of Yavin. Unfortunately his trail leads out across the vast ocean plains towards the mysterious Bank of Knowledge. Bossk and his fellow bounty hunters might want to think twice before crossing their paths, however, as there's not much meaner than a water-logged Wookiee! On sale February 14 FC, 32pg (3 of 5) (Robinson cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 5) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 DC COMICS Queen is dead. Long live Queen! GREEN ARROW Two of the most anticipated returns to comics commence this February in what is sure to be one of the most talked- about comic-book launches of 2001. White-hot creator Kevin Smith, the writer/director behind such popular independent films as Clerks, Chasing Amy and Dogma, as well as the writer of top-selling comics like Daredevil and Jay & Silent Bob, brings back comicdom's classic hothead character Oliver Queen (or does he?) in GREEN ARROW — an ongoing series that will shake up the status quo of the DC Universe. Joining Smith are master penciller Phil Hester (DETECTIVE COMICS, The Coffin) and inker extraordinaire Ande Parks (CATWOMAN, WONDER WOMAN), with beautifully striking, painted covers by Matt Wagner (Mage, BATMAN/GRENDEL). When we last saw Oliver Queen, he was seconds away from meeting his doom as he clutched a ticking bomb aboard a plummeting airplane. Until now, only Superman knew what really happened on that fateful day. But in the new GREEN ARROW series, readers finally get a chance to uncover the truth for themselves. Many characters populating the DC Universe are asking questions and demanding answers, including Queen's ex-lover Black Canary, his ex-partner Arsenal, and the son he hardly knew, Connor Hawke, who followed in his father's footsteps and temporarily became Green Arrow after Queen's "death." A certain Dark Knight from Gotham City has some questions of his own…and he may not like the answers. With Smith's masterful characterization and eye for action, GREEN ARROW begins an exciting new chapter in the history of the Emerald Archer. This project is supported with a promotional kit containing a 4-color poster, door/information stickers, and a co-op ad slick, plus house and trade ads. GREEN ARROW is an ongoing series edited by Bob Schreck. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 28 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DC Group Editor Bob Schreck had this to say of his association with GREEN ARROW: "Kevin has been a total joy to work with. He presented me with an all-encompassing plot for the first twelve issues and has delivered every full script on time, if not early! We've got the first six issues written and should have the next six before he begins filming his next feature film. And it just so happens to be the best dialogue he's ever done! Don't worry, there's plenty of action and a whole lot of surprises in store. "Phil Hester has really poured his heart and soul into the project, showing us how he's been one of the industry's finest visual storytellers for years. Phil's not scrimping on the details, believe me! The same can be said for Ande Parks, as his inks over Phil's pencils are absolutely stunning. Phil and Ande are working very closely with Kevin and me, making sure that every step we take, we take with the full knowledge of all of our options, keeping in mind that what is best for the book is always our ultimate goal. Rounding out the team are Eisner-nominated letterer Sean Konot and the stunning coloring of Guy Major. And then, of course, there's the amazing cover paintings by Matt Wagner of Mage and Grendel fame on each and every issue! This is going to be a nice run, indeed! "The story is rock solid and a real page-turner that is sure to turn a few heads. Kevin definitely succeeds at hitting all the beats of this character necessary to get everybody's hearts a pitter-patter. Trust me, they're doing Ollie proud!" "God Wills it" THE CRUSADES: URBAN DECREE Prepare yourself for a tidal wave of unimaginable horror in THE CRUSADES: URBAN DECREE — a special low cost introductory Prestige Format issue for only $3.95, that serves as the opening salvo for the ongoing series that begins the following month with THE CRUSADES #1. A dark, enigmatic 11th-century Crusader has appeared in 21st-century San Francisco to render terrifying justice. Outfitted in dented chain mail, riding atop a massive blind horse, and brandishing a dire Dark Ages arsenal, "The Knight" (as he has been dubbed by the local media) commits acts of unspeakable, bloody violence against the moral dross of the City by the Bay under the ancient call of the Crusades, "God Wills It." Heads will roll, limbs will fly, and urban criminals large and small beware — the chaotic times of THE CRUSADES are upon us! THE CRUSADES is the creation of writer Steven T. Seagle (HOUSE OF SECRETS, SANDMAN MYSTERY THEATRE) and penciller Kelley Jones (BATMAN: HAUNTED GOTHAM, The Hammer). Joined by inker Jason Moore (BATMAN: HAUNTED GOTHAM, SLEEPY HOLLOW), Seagle and Jones have crafted a creepy urban adventure — a graphically arresting story about societal violence viewed through the eyes of a uniquely odd cast of San Francisco's "loudest" characters, spearheaded by Anton Marx, the city's notorious "shock jock." Who is "The Knight"? That's the key question on the lips of San Francisco's suddenly spooked residents. But while The Knight's origins and motives are shrouded in mystery, his actions, violent yet just, create moral quandaries and power struggles in a city divided in its opinions of his one-man campaign of pain. As The Knight hacks, slashes and terrorizes the degenerate denizens of the city, its citizens don't know whether to rejoice in relief or recoil in revulsion. A substantial supporting cast is thrust face-to-face with the grim reality that is the actions of The Knight…a meeting that will cause them to question their most deeply felt beliefs and their faith in a system of justice that for too long has stopped short of final judgment. This project is supported with a special low price, a 4-color poster and house and trade ads. THE CRUSADES is an ongoing VERTIGO monthly edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. The 48-page Prestige Format issue THE CRUSADES: URBAN DECREE arrives in comic-book stores February 7 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. Subsequent issues, beginning with THE CRUSADES #1 in March, will be 32 pages with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. each. There's been a change in the weather… THE MONARCHY They lost everything that ever mattered. Former StormWatch weatherman Jackson King and his bride Christine Trelane watched as their super-human StormWatch teammates were murdered viciously, and their precious SkyWatch Station was lost. They then spent two demoralizing years biding their time, while living under the watchful eye of their former allies in The Authority. Now, spinning out of events featured in November's THE AUTHORITY #21, the powerful duo returns to the spotlight, heading to the frontlines of the WildStorm Universe with an edgy new purpose and an organization of their own: THE MONARCHY. THE MONARCHY is a new ongoing WildStorm Productions series written by Doselle Young (GANGLAND, STAR TREK: VOYAGER — AVALON RISING) with art and covers by John McCrea (JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY, HITMAN) and Garry Leach (HITMAN, Miracleman). In THE AUTHORITY #21, King and Trelane seemed to undergo a startling transformation. Just what exactly happened to them, and why are they now seen as unstoppable? Joining them is Jon Farmer, a strange visitor from an alternate timeline who shares a long, secret history with King, and the striking Professor Q, a science-hero reminiscent of the best Silver Age DC characters. Through the course of the series, the team will evolve and change, bringing in various "outsiders" of the WildStorm Universe, including both brand-new characters and established ones that haven't been seen in some time (such as Union and Flint) — many of whom have gone through surprising transformations of their own. In the first issue, the team confronts the Young Authoritans — a group of youths who are taking the lessons of The Authority to extreme levels by going into poor neighborhoods and killing people they don't like. The Monarchy is determined to stop their pointless violence at any cost. If The Authority is Earth's moral hammer, then the shadow members of The Monarchy are a scalpel — a cold, bright blade slicing deep into the beating heart of the WildStorm Universe. Beyond the epic widescreen battles and hidden conspiracies there exists an underlying threat to everything — a menace that cannot be hammered back into the shadows. In order to save the world, The Monarchy must break every rule. But how far will they go to restore the balance? Emergency surgery will be required if the Earth is to survive, and THE MONARCHY stands ready to make the first cut. This project is supported with a 4-color poster and house and trade ads. THE MONARCHY is an ongoing WildStorm Productions series edited by John Layman. Issue #1 arrives in comic- book stores February 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ORION: THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS TP In one of the greatest comic-book battles since Superman vs. Doomsday, the ultimate warrior of New Genesis confronts his "father," the master of Apokolips in ORION: THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS, a 144-page trade paperback reflecting the stylish vision of ORION writer/artist Walter Simonson (MANHUNTER: THE SPECIAL EDITION, Thor). THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS begins in a small, unassuming town in Nebraska, where things have gone very, very wrong. The townsfolk have had their minds wiped clean of everything — except for a single, terrible symbol. Together, they are being made to reveal the universe's most unholy prize — the Anti-Life Equation! But the ex-Justice Leaguer known as Orion, now questioning whether Darkseid is truly his father, has followed the leader of Apokolips to this small town to stop him from acquiring the Equation. Orion's ultimate goal: to honor his mother's demand for revenge…with the death of Darkseid! With the Newsboy Legion in tow, Orion soon is headed back to the realm of the Fourth World, where the entire host of New Genesis and Apokolips have gathered in the Firepits to witness the long-awaited battle between the two powerful New Gods. But only one will walk away alive! Collecting issues #1-5 of the hit ORION series, THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS also includes the two "Tales of the New Gods" backup stories from issues #3 (illustrated by Frank Miller) and #4 (illustrated by Dave Gibbons), which shed more light on the story of Tigra, Orion's mother, and Orion's ultimate origin. Plus, two bonus stories: "Goodness and Mercy" from SECRET ORIGINS OF SUPER-VILLAINS 80-PAGE GIANT #1 (written by Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove & Bill Reinhold), which tells the origin of Apokolips's feared Granny Goodness, and "Carnival in Armagetto" from LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE 80-PAGE GIANT #2 (written by Simonson, with art by Klaus Janson), a tale of a small act of hope and beauty in the desolation of Apokolips. Also solicited this month is the ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET. Orion stands 6 3/8" 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 (angry-faced) head. The almighty DARKSEID stands 6 3/4" tall, and features multiple points of articulation and Omega Beam action (light-up eyes)! This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. This project is supported with house ads. ORION: THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS is a 144-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores February 7 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. The ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores June 6. Consult your retailer for pricing information. SUPERBOY'S LEGION A rocketship blasts away from an exploding planet just in time. Inside the ship, the last survivor of an entire civilization sleeps. His destination: 20th-century Earth. Only the Kryptonian ship veers off-course, enduring a thousand-year journey into the 30th century, where it ends up being discovered by billionaire industrialist R.J. Brande. The story of the Last Son of Krypton takes a different, yet somehow familiar twist in SUPERBOY'S LEGION, a 2- issue Elseworlds miniseries in the Prestige Format from the JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL creative team of writer/inker Mark Farmer and penciller Alan Davis (The Avengers). Brande's now adopted son, "Kal," grows up an impetuous teenager with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Alone and without purpose, Kal is regarded by many as a childish boy who dreams about the super-heroes who protected Earth a millennium ago. But certain events prompt young Kal to turn those dreams into reality, as he decides to find other unique teens like himself and form a Legion of Super-Heroes! Unfortunately, their first mission may turn into a nightmare for the young group of heroes, as unseen forces enter the equation and look to strengthen their grip on a universe they already control! Fans of the Legion of Super-Heroes should also look out for LEGION LOST #12, the not-to-be-missed conclusion of the epic maxiseries that has turned the world of the Legion upside down! If the Legion can't find a way to close a doorway that will lead the Progeny forces to the Lost Legionnaires' universe, then both galaxies are surely lost. Yet the solution may very well result in the Legionnaires not being able to go home...unless someone makes the ultimate sacrifice! Look for the upcoming LEGION QUEST 6-issue miniseries to answer where the remaining Legionnaires have been all this time. SUPERBOY'S LEGION is supported with house and trade ads. SUPERBOY'S LEGION is a 2-issue Elseworlds miniseries in the Prestige Format, edited by Mike McAvennie. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 21 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. LEGION LOST #12 is a 32-page issue also edited by McAvennie, arriving in comic-book stores February 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. HEAVY LIQUID TP A story fueled by love, drugs and rock and roll erupts in HEAVY LIQUID, a 240-page VERTIGO trade paperback collecting the Eisner Award-nominated 5-issue miniseries by visionary writer/artist Paul Pope (THB, BATMAN: TURNING POINTS). HEAVY LIQUID blends a hypnotically compelling story with eclectic designs and striking 2-color inks to create a unique vision of the future. A hard-boiled noir mystery set in an unforgettable sci-fi Manhattan, HEAVY LIQUID propels comics readers into new literary landscapes, with bold, graphic artwork and the succinct storytelling that is Pope's most visually captivating yet. The post-modern mystery centers on "S," a man addicted to "heavy liquid," a substance that is both a drug and an art form. Hired to locate the one artist who can render the bizarre substance into the perfect sculpture, S's quest spans two continents where he faces danger from a trio of masked clowns; a hard-nosed criminal known as "the Cleaner"; a menacing teenage girl gang; and his own crippling addiction. Along the way, he rediscovers a lost love and learns, at long last, the weirdly shocking truth behind the Heavy Liquid. This project is supported with house ads. HEAVY LIQUID is a 240-page, 2-color VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores February 28 with a cover price of $29.95 U.S. WEIRD WESTERN TALES The West has always been Wild…but it was never this Weird. From the Great Western Plains to the Great Frontier of Outer Space comes WEIRD WESTERN TALES, a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries updating the popular DC anthology of the early 70s. Featuring over two dozen of today's top creators, WEIRD WESTERN TALES explores the dark nooks and crannies of the comic-book Western, while blending a variety of other genres into the mix — creating a unique cocktail of subversive entertainment. From High Noon showdowns gone awry to Wild West video games gone amok, the twelve stories in this anthology will amuse, terrify and entertain, offering twists in familiar territory with straight genre work in unlikely settings. WEIRD WESTERN TALES #1 features "Serial Hero," a prose tale written and spot-illustrated by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), that tells the story of a drunken TV cowboy who gets a second chance to be a real-life hero. In "Tall Tale," Paul Pope (HEAVY LIQUID, THB) writes and illustrates a twist on the dime novels that gave rise to the legends of the Old West, where truth was definitely stranger than fiction. And in "Gun for Hire," Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS) writes and Rick Burchett (BATMAN/HUNTRESS) illustrates an action-filled romp that follows a very special six-gun that is literally "for hire." Future stories in this anthology will be by some of comics' finest talents, including Bruce Jones & Cully Hamner, Scott Cunningham & Daniel Zezelj, Darco Macan & Paul Gulacy, Joe Pruett & Marcelo Frusin, Jen Van Meter & Dave Taylor, Joe R. Lansdale & Sam Glanzman, and Nicholas Burns & Doug Wheatley. This series will also feature covers in a variety of styles by today's top artists, with issue #1's cover by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO). This project is supported with house ads. WEIRD WESTERN TALES is a 4-issue VERTIGO miniseries coedited by Axel Alonso and Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. STAR TREK®: ENTER THE WOLVES When Ambassador Spock gives his blessing for the Cardassians to seek Federation membership, his father Sarek, Vulcan ambassador to the United Federation of Planets, opposes it. The bitter and public disagreement causes a rift between father and son in STAR TREK®: ENTER THE WOLVES, a Prestige Format one-shot from WildStorm Productions, written by well-known Star Trek and science fiction writers A. C. Crispin (Star Trek: Sarek) & Howard Weinstein (Star Trek: The Better Man) with dynamic artwork by Carlos Mota (STAR TREK SPECIAL) & Keith Aiken. While Spock has been advocating for the Cardassians, Sarek has been working for years to bring the Legarans (and their strategically vital homeworld) into the Federation, but progress has been slow. When sabotage seems to be directed at the Legarans, who is ultimately to blame? Things go from bad to worse when Perrin, Sarek's new wife, is kidnapped. Can the embittered father and son work together to rescue Sarek's bride? Will the Cardassians be admitted to the Federation? Will Sarek's years of careful diplomacy pay off with the Legarans? From the majesty of a Vulcan wedding to the diplomatic procedures of Vulcan to down-and-dirty action, this Star Trek extravaganza has it all! This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: ENTER THE WOLVES is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited Jeff Mariotte. It arrives in comic-book stores February 14 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD & OTHER STORIES HC In response to requests by fans and retailers, the PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES collection is now offered in a handsome hardcover — reprinting the sold-out PLANETARY #1-6 as well as the hard-to-find PLANETARY PREVIEW story. A second PLANETARY collection will be offered in hardcover next month. Elijah Snow is a hundred years old and trying to keep anyone from finding out. Jakita Wagner can punch out trucks and is trying to keep from dying of boredom. The man called The Drummer talks to machines and is fighting a losing battle to keep his sanity. Together, they are PLANETARY — mystery archaeologists of the late 20th century, tracking down evidence of a vast array of superhuman activity that the mainstream world never knew anything about. Written by Warren Ellis (TRANSMETROPOLITAN, THE AUTHORITY) with stunning art by John Cassaday (DESPERADOES, X-Men/Alpha Flight), ALL OVER THE WORLD features an introduction by AMERICA'S BEST COMICS' Alan Moore. In these compelling stories, readers meet the mysterious team as it explores a century of secret superhuman activity, dealing with a World War II supercomputer that can access other universes, a hidden island of dying monsters, a spectral spirit of vengeance, and much more. PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES is a 160-page WildStorm Productions hardcover. It arrives in comic-book stores February 21 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: PRESIDENT LUTHOR Secret Files #1 No one thought it could really happen. The super-hero community, most especially Superman, has witnessed a truly landmark event in DC Universe history and seen their worst nightmare come true: Lex Luthor has been elected President of the United States! By now, the Luthor campaign has saturated the media with its official spin on who the new Chief Executive is. But in SUPERMAN: PRESIDENT LUTHOR Secret Files, a 48-page special with a cover by Tony Harris & Ray Snyder, some of the behind-the-scenes events that voters never got to see are brought to light. In the lead story (written by Greg Rucka), we learn how Lex decided to run for President (illustrated by Matthew Clark) and how he decided to pick Talia to run LexCorp (illustrated by Dale Eaglesham)! Also, sit in on a debate with Luthor and his mysterious opponent (written by Peter David with art by Stuart Immonen)! Then enjoy "The Last Temptation of Lex" (written by Phil Jimenez with art by Yvel Guichet), as Wonder Woman nemesis and former Injustice Gang member Circe visits Lex in the White House, with a tempting offer to become his First Lady. Plus, two more short stories (by Jeph Loeb & Mike Wieringo and Karl Kesel & Paul Pelletier), as well as in-depth profiles of President Luthor, LexCorp CEO Talia, Vice President Pete Ross and Luthor's surprising Cabinet by such talented artists as Lee Bermejo, Butch Guice and Louis Small, Jr. This is a truly important keepsake of the most memorable election in American history! This project is supported with house ads. SUPERMAN: PRESIDENT LUTHOR Secret Files #1 is a 48-page issue edited by Tony Bedard. It is retrosolicited to arrive in comic-book stores January 17 in time for Inaugural Day, with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC The latest volume reprinting the Silver Age adventures of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes includes some of the most popular stories of the Justice League. JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES Volume 7 is a hardcover that sees the return of two classic super-villain threats — the Royal Flush Gang and Queen Bee! Featuring stories written by Gardner Fox with art by Mike Sekowsky & Sid Greene and a new cover by John Workman, this volume also contains the fourth ever JLA/JSA crossover (featuring Earth-Two's adult Robin as one of the leaders of the JSA), and such special guest stars as the Elongated Man and Hawkgirl. One of the mostly fondly remembered storylines is also included as mistress of magic Zatanna's long hunt for her father, the Golden Age Magician Zatarra, finally comes to fruition. Volume 7 collects JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #51-57, 59 and 60 (#58 was a giant-sized reprint), originally published in 1967-68. JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOL. 7 is a 228-page hardcover arriving in comic-book stores February 14 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: "Return to Krypton" In SUPERMAN #166 (solicited last month), the Man of Steel discovered that everything he was told about the planet Krypton and all his knowledge of its past is a lie. Now, with the aid of Steel and Professor Hamilton, Superman is able to accomplish the unthinkable in "Return to Krypton" — a 4-part storyline running through all of Superman's books in February. Featuring covers by Paul Rivoche (Mr. X), the "Return to Krypton" storyline ushers in a look and feel for Superman's birth planet that hasn't been seen in nearly 20 years! Following events shown in SUPERMAN #166, the mind-bending adventure begins in Part 1 of "Return to Krypton" in SUPERMAN #167 (written by Jeph Loeb with art by Ed McGuinness & Cam Smith), as Superman travels to the land of his birth with Lois in tow, shocked to discover it is not the cold, sterile, emotionless environment he was led to believe. But how can Superman really be on this Silver Age Krypton anyway? And will he be able to save this world from its destruction? The following week in ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 (written by Joe Casey with art by Duncan Rouleau, Jaime Mendoza & Marlo Alquiza) Superman has an emotional reunion with his father Jor-El — but the visit may be cut short when his father's enemy, General Zod, unleashes the Eradicators against them. Then, in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #111 (written by Mark Schultz with art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen), Clark and Lois become fugitives, adopting the identity of Kryptonian heroes Nightwing and Flamebird to survive. But whatever his appearance, the now powerless Kal-El may not survive the confrontation with General Zod's personal assassins, Kru-El and Faora. "Return to Krypton" concludes in ACTION COMICS #776 (written by Joe Kelly with art by Kano & Marlo Alquiza), where things aren't looking good for Superman and Lois — or for the planet Krypton, for that matter. General Zod is willing to bring about the planet's destruction rather than let anyone escape. While Jor-El makes a fateful decision, will Superman and Lois ever find a way home? All Superman titles are edited by Eddie Berganza, with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. SUPERMAN #167 arrives in comic-book stores February 7. ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 arrives in comic-book stores February 14. SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #111 arrives in comic-book stores February 21. ACTION COMICS #776 arrives in comic-book stores February 28. BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING TP Cassandra Cain arose from anonymity in the midst of "No Man's Land" to assume the mantle of the new Batgirl. Fighting alongside Batman and his compatriots, she aided their efforts to restore order to Gotham City. In BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING, a 144-page trade paperback reprinting BATGIRL #1-6 written by Kelley Puckett and Scott Peterson, with art and cover by Damion Scott and Robert Campanella, Cassandra fights a new battle — a conflict from within. Under the tutelage of the original Batgirl, Barbara Gordon, Cassandra hopes to rise above her heritage as the daughter of a notorious assassin and join the never-ending quest for justice. But the new Batgirl also has to live up to the expectations of the Dark Knight, and after Batman learns the complete story of Cassandra's past, those expectations may be impossible for her to meet. BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING follows the new Batgirl as she displays an almost telepathic ability to predict her opponents' moves, defeating nearly every foe she confronts. But when a metahuman with mental powers attempts to "fix" Batgirl's inability to speak, Cassandra finds that her incredible fighting abilities are suddenly gone. Determined to get back to her former fighting prowess, she pushes herself to new limits — giving everything she's got to prove her worth as the new Batgirl. BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING is a 144-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores February 21 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. Clothes make the man... AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #75 For the last several issues of AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT, Jean Paul Valley has faced an awful truth: that another disciple of the Order of St. Dumas has donned the costume and name of Azrael...a deadly agent of a deranged madman. Now Jean Paul must take up a brand-new costume — one incorporating elements of all those that have gone before — and reclaim the mantle of Azrael for himself in AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #75, an extra-length issue guest-starring Batman! Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Sergio Cariello and James Pascoe, issue #75 finds the new, murderous Azrael still squarely in the thrall of the maniacally charismatic Jeremiah Thompkins (the brother of Gotham City's resident angel of mercy, Leslie Thompkins). Assigned to kill our Azrael's former mentor, Sister Lilhy, the pretender to the Azrael role can only be stopped by Jean Paul...but he is without the costume that triggers his extraordinary abilities. With the Dark Knight's help, he may be able to acquire a new costume, but will it be in time to avert a tragedy? And how will Jean Paul's mission be transformed by the final showdown with not one, but two pretenders to the role that must be his alone? Topped with a cover by Tony Harris and Ray Snyder, this issue represents a pivotal point in Azrael's career...not merely a cosmetic change but something that will leave readers wondering what's coming next. AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT is an ongoing series edited by Mike Carlin. The 48-page issue #75 arrives in comic- book stores February 14 with a cover price of $3.95 U.S. BATMAN: HOLLYWOOD KNIGHT In the Golden Age of Hollywood, at the height of production of the great serial movie adventures, the most successful serial of all features a man in a Bat-suit, fighting crime and striking fear into the hearts of evildoers. But this "fiction" soon becomes a reality in BATMAN: HOLLYWOOD KNIGHT, a 3-issue Elseworlds miniseries written by Bob Layton and illustrated by Dick Giordano. Byron Wyatt is a successful actor/director/producer, whose independent film company, Gotham Pictures, creates the Batman serials based on the popular comic-book character. But Wyatt (who stars as the Batman) and his success threaten to undermine the big studio Arkham Pictures, run by mogul Jack "the Joker" Napier. After several threats from Napier fail to sway Wyatt from stopping production of the serials, Napier uses his mob connections for a more permanent solution to his problem. After the mob kills off the production crew and sets fire to the sets, they find Wyatt in costume and shoot him in the head. Only Wyatt doesn't die. When the actor regains consciousness from his near-fatal head wound, he has no memory of his true identity. Instead, he only remembers his life as…the Batman, and is consumed with a thirst for vengeance for the murder of his "friend," Byron Wyatt! Will his memory fully return before the ultimate confrontation with Napier? And if so, will he still have the fearlessness of the Batman to bring Napier down for good? This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: HOLLYWOOD KNIGHT is a 3-issue Elseworlds miniseries edited by Bob Schreck. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores February 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. CRIMSON #24 and CRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL TP Fan-favorite penciller/creator Humberto Ramos's CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS series CRIMSON introduced us all to Alex Elder — a typical angst-ridden teenager whose life forever changed for the worse after a fateful bite from a vampire. Severing all ties with family and friends, Alex was forced to begin life anew as one of the undead — forced into alliances he never wanted to be a part of. Now the popular series is coming to its tear-filled finale in CRIMSON #24, as Alex, along with Lisseth and Ekimus, face their ultimate destinies. Joined by writer Brian Augustyn and inker Sandra Hope, Ramos delivers an extra-sized conclusion to Alex Elder's story that is as epic in scope as it is poignant in spirit. CRIMSON may be ending this month, but that doesn't mean fans who are coming in late need to miss out on the fun. CRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL is the third trade paperback that collects the series (following the CRIMSON: LOYALTY AND LOSS TP and CRIMSON: HEAVEN AND EARTH TP). Reprinting CRIMSON #13-18 by the creative team of Ramos, Augustyn and Hope, EARTH ANGEL introduces Zophiel, an angel fallen from the grace of God. Stranded on Earth, amnesiac and now mortal, Zophiel finds new friends in Alex Elder and Joe. When Zophiel is kidnapped by would-be messiah Tan, Alex and Joe travel to a secret city beneath the sewers and subways of New York to rescue her — but at what price? Also included is a special Christmas story in which Alex learns that sometimes, one cannot avoid one's destiny. After CRIMSON, Humberto Ramos isn't finished with CLIFFHANGER, as he soon will be premiering his all-new series of interconnected miniseries entitled OUT THERE — a fun, sexy adventure that returns Ramos to the humor/action genre that first garnered him so much attention. A small town has been taken over by demons, and the townsfolk are trading their services for a better life! But five youths rebel against the underworld underlings, using their newly received mystical powers to try to save the day! It's another great CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS book by Ramos, Augustyn and Hope. CRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL TP is supported with house ads. CRIMSON #24 is a 40-page CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS issue edited by Scott Dunbier, arriving in comic-book stores February 28 with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. CRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL is a 144-page CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores February 14 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN #588 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KARL STORY; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores February 7. Guest writer Brian K. Vaughan (SWAMP THING) begins a startling 2-part story, "Close Before Striking." Things get weird when Batman comes face to face with…Matches Malone? But isn't Matches just an alias of Batman? Questions abound, and one of Batman's all-time nastiest villains — Scarface — returns to unleash mayhem in Gotham. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #140 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART AND COVER BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI In stores February 14. Part 4 of the 5-part "Terror." With Hugo Strange dead (again!), the Scarecrow initiates phase two of his plan to destroy Batman: the conversion of an abandoned mansion into a "Horror House" designed to kill anyone who steps over its deadly threshold. It's a series of deathtraps the likes of which Batman has never before faced! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* DETECTIVE COMICS #755 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, JEFF JOHNSON, STEVE MITCHELL, AND DAN PANOSIAN; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores February 21. Following the events of "Officer Down," a party is held as cops and Gotham's elite — including Two-Face — turn out to say farewell to one of Gotham's finest! But how can Bruce Wayne slip away and become Batman in order to stop Two-Face, when he can't seem to ditch his ever-present bodyguard, Sasha Bordeaux? Plus, Chapter 10 of "The Jacobian." FC, 40 PG. $2.50* BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #14 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND PAUL DINI; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, RONNIE DEL CARMEN AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores February 28. The deadly twins known as Double Dare have stolen some jewels from the Penguin, and just about everyone is looking to retrieve the property, along with the heads of the thieves on a platter! It takes both Nightwing and Azrael to slow these girls down! Also, Dick writes a letter to Bruce inquiring about the files that he and Tim found on the computer in the Batcave, and what effect they've had on the rest of the Bat-family. Plus, a black & white backup feature, "The Bet," written by Paul Dini and illustrated by Ronnie Del Carmen. FC, 40 PG. $2.50* AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #75 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER In stores February 14. An extra-sized issue guest-starring Batman introduces a new costume — and a new mission — for Azrael! Facing two pretenders to the role that must be his alone, will Jean Paul's new costume trigger the abilities he needs in time to avert a tragedy? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.95* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL TP WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY JOE QUESADA AND KEVIN NOWLAN In stores February 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the landmark 75th issue of AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT, this trade paperback contains the popular 4-issue miniseries where Azrael made his stunning debut — written by AZRAEL's Dennis O'Neil and illustrated by fan-favorite artist Joe Quesada (Daredevil) and the talented Kevin Nowlan (TOMORROW STORIES). (STAR 00540D) SC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $9.95 ************************************ BATGIRL #13 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores February 7. Batgirl comes to the aid of a sniper who was about to be setup as the fall guy, and finds herself facing some very shady government types — trained killers who now have Batgirl in their sights! What can our heroine do to stop the black operations run by our own government? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* BATGIRL: SILENT RUNNING TP WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT AND SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores February 21. The first six issues of the ongoing BATGIRL series are collected in this trade paperback that features the most popular new hero to rise from the ashes of "No Man's Land." For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN BEYOND #18 WRITTEN BY HILARY BADER; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores February 28. The Stalker comes to Gotham with a surprise for Batman: the return of Blight! Derek Powers, the man responsible for the death of Terry's father has been lured back to Gotham by the Stalker, and has one thing on his mind: revenge. Can Batman survive the double-team of the Stalker and Blight? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #35 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores February 7. Bruce Wayne finds himself on the jury of a man he helped capture, and worse yet, the perpetrator is about to go free! What can Bruce possibly do that Batman can't? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* BATMAN: HOLLYWOOD KNIGHT #1 WRITTEN BY BOB LAYTON; ART AND COVER BY DICK GIORDANO ELSEWORLDS. In stores February 21. In the Golden Age of Hollywood, two studios vie for cinematic supremacy: Gotham Pictures, featuring the successful adventure serials starring Batman and Arkham Studios, which is determined to shut the serial down at any cost…even murder! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50* STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT OF THE ROUND TABLE WRITTEN BY BOB LAYTON; ART AND COVER BY DICK GIORDANO ELSEWORLDS. In stores February 21. Reoffered to coincide with the release of BATMAN: HOLLYWOOD KNIGHT, this 2-issue miniseries is another Elseworlds tale by the same creative team. Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. Prestige Format. #1—FC, 48 PG. (STAR 08385H) $4.95 #2 —FC, 48 PG. (STAR 08522H) $4.95 ************************************ BIRDS OF PREY #28 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY BUTCH GUICE In stores February 21. Part 1 of the 3-Part "History Lesson!" So whatever happened to the mercenary group the Ravens, who were lost way back in the past in issue #5? The mystery begins when a trio of Vikings burst forth from a S.T.A.R. Laboratory, and deepens when an ancient relic is uncovered with an inexplicable connection to Black Canary. Oracle sends Canary on the trail, but the doorway to the past goes in both directions. As Canary begins her perilous journey, will she find herself ending up in the history books? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* CATWOMAN #91 WRITTEN BY BRONWYN CARLTON; ART BY PETER DOHERTY AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY STAZ JOHNSON AND FAUCHER In stores February 28. A second Catwoman is running around wearing the old purple costume, determined to exact revenge on the G.C.P.D. But Selina Kyle won't rest until she uncovers the mystery of who this copy-cat Catwoman is. Meanwhile, with Gotham's finest out to uncover the mystery of Selina's "death" and the mayor's corrupt cops looking for payback, you know chaos is going to ensue! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* HARLEY QUINN #5 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores February 14. Bo and Surley, the bounty hunters who've been on Harley's trail since issue #3, are joined by a new partner — a former FBI profiler who's about to uncover something verrrrry interesting about Harley's past. Meanwhile, Harley and the Quinntettes get a new member, and embark on a theft of, shall we say, gargantuan proportions! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING #54 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY GREG LAND AND DREW GERACI In stores February 14. Officer Dick Grayson sometimes finds his hands tied when it comes to getting lowlifes off the street. Fortunately, Dick has a night job that allows him to pick up where his police cases end. But on this night, as he tries to stop a brutal spousal abuser as Nightwing, someone very close to him has a horrible accident — one that may take a life! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ROBIN #87 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores February 21. In the aftermath of "Officer Down", Robin finds himself at the end of his rope and out of contact with Batman. As Tim's personal life begins to unravel, Batman enlists the aid of Spoiler to track his wayward sidekick down — with ramifications that will be felt for many months to come. This issue marks a significant and destructive turning point in the relationship of Batman and Robin! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #167 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH; COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE In stores February 7. Part 1 of "Return to Krypton," the storyline running through all the Superman books in February! Taking Lois with him, Superman returns to the land of his birth — but now it's seen in a way it hasn't looked in almost twenty years. Can Superman save this Silver Age Krypton from its destruction? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #589 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU, JAIME MENDOZA AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE In stores February 14. Part 2 of "Return to Krypton!" Superman's visit and reunion with his father Jor-El may be cut short as his father's enemy, General Zod, unleashes the Eradicators against them! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #111 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE In stores February 21. "Return to Krypton" Part 3! Fugitives of Krypton, Clark and Lois adopt the identity of Kryptonian heroes Nightwing and Flamebird to survive. But in whatever guise, the now powerless Kal-El may not survive the confrontation with General Zod's personal assassins, Kru-El and Faora. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* ACTION COMICS #776 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY KANO AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY PAUL RIVOCHE In stores February 28. The conclusion of "Return to Krypton!" It looks like there's no way home for Superman and Lois. General Zod will bring about the planet's destruction rather than let anyone escape — meaning that Jor-El must make a fateful decision. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERBOY #85 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY PASCUAL FERRY AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE In stores February 21. Guest-starring Batgirl and Batman! Superboy heads to Gotham City to hang out with Robin. But when the Boy Wonder is unavailable, the Kid instead meets up with Batgirl! One problem: The Dark Knight himself isn't too thrilled with that idea, so he puts Superboy through a series of tests to make sure he's on the up-and-up! Can the Kid make the grade? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERBOY'S LEGION #1 WRITTEN BY MARK FARMER; ART AND COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND FARMER ELSEWORLDS. In stores February 21. The Last Son of Krypton arrives on Earth in the 30th century and is found by billionaire R.J. Brande. As "Kal" grows up with dreams about super-heroes of a millennium ago, he decides to find other super-powered teens like himself and form a Legion of Super-Heroes! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $5.95 SUPERGIRL #55 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN AND RAY SNYDER; COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores February 28. It's bad enough that as Supergirl, Linda Danvers has only a portion of the powers she once had. Now she finds herself in the unenviable position of having to play bodyguard to President Lex Luthor, who's become the target of a man dealing with some serious issues of his own. Maybe she should just let the guy get in one shot? FC, 32 PG. $2.25* SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #54 WRITTEN BY DEAN MOTTER; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores February 21. Lex Luthor's experiment with an outer space mineral has rendered all of Earth's Kryptonite utterly harmless to Superman! But why would Luthor make things better for the Man of Steel? Or is there something more sinister behind all of this? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SUPERMAN: PRESIDENT LUTHOR SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA, PETER DAVID, JEPH LOEB, PHIL JIMENEZ, AND VARIOUS; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM, MATTHEW CLARK, STUART IMMONEN, YVEL GUICHET, MIKE WIERINGO, LEE BERMEJO, BUTCH GUICE, LOUIS SMALL JR., AND VARIOUS; COVER BY TONY HARRIS AND RAY SNYDER Retro-solicited; in stores January 17. Learn the behind-the-scenes events that led up to Lex Luthor winning the Presidential election. Plus, profiles on Luthor, the new LexCorp CEO Talia and Luthor's surprising Presidential Cabinet. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $4.95 DC UNIVERSE THE FLASH #171 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores February 28. In "Blood Will Run," a creepy cult has formed around the Flash, its members vowing to slay anyone the Flash has ever rescued! But before Wally can get a handle on the situation, a startling new villain makes his diabolical debut! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* GREEN ARROW #1 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores February 28. The Emerald Archer is back in a new ongoing series by the super-hot creative team of writer Kevin Smith, artists Phil Hester & Ande Parks, and cover artist Matt Wagner. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version and a hand-drawn "Head Sketch" version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #85 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART AND COVER BY NEAL ADAMS In stores February 28. Reoffered to coincide with the release of GREEN ARROW #1, this reprint of the classic THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD issue features the first "new-look" appearance of Oliver Queen, the Green Arrow. (STAR 11797D) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************************ GREEN LANTERN #135 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY DARRYL BANKS AND RICH FABER In stores February 7. Guest-starring the JLA! In Part 4 of the 5-part "While Rome Burned," Nero goes berserk in New York, and Kyle can't stop him alone. Fortunately for Kyle, he's getting some help from the JLA. But even the World's Greatest Heroes may not be able to stop the madman with the yellow power ring. FC, 32 PG. $2.25* HITMAN #60 WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores February 28. Final issue. The dramatic, mind-blowing conclusion of "Closing Time!" The extra-sized finale has Tommy and Natt facing off against Truman and his men. Bullets fly, people die, and the world of HITMAN will never be the same…! FC, 48 PG. $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HITMAN TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN MCCREA In stores February 28. You've been hearing about the crazy antics of Garth Ennis and John McCrea's HITMAN from your friends — but just as you decide to jump on board, the series comes to its epic conclusion! Well there's no need to worry — the first three issues of HITMAN are available in this manic trade paperback, plus Hitman's first appearance in THE DEMON ANNUAL #2 and the lead story in THE BATMAN CHRONICLES #4. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $9.95 ************************************ HOURMAN #25 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND DAVID MEIKIS; COVER BY MORALES In stores February 14. Final issue. The Man of the Hour's time has run out as Hourman's roadtrip through time brings him and his friends to the end of his adventures! Join Snapper and the gang in bidding Tyler a tearful farewell, and discover what Tyler's surprising new mission will be! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #71 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY ETHAN VAN SCIVER AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores February 14. Lucius Keller — one of Max Mercury's oldest foes — has returned! Meanwhile, Impulse and Carol discover some strong feelings for each other — but this revelation comes far too late…because they may be separated for good! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #51 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART BY MIKE S. MILLER AND ARMANDO DURRUTHY; COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores February 28. The latest JLA adventure, "Man and Superman," begins! Clark Kent and Superman standing side by side? Bruce Wayne staying at home while Batman patrols Gotham? The Justice Leaguers find themselves in a strange predicament when they somehow become separated from their own secret identities! What mysterious power could have caused this? Chaos sweeps the globe as the heroes and their ordinary human alter-egos search desperately for an answer! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* JSA #21 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY BUZZ; COVER BY ALAN DAVIS AND MARK FARMER In stores February 21. A prologue to the upcoming return of Hawkman! After the mind-blowing aftermath of "Injustice Be Done," the legendary super-team takes a well-earned breather. Black Canary and Dr. Mid-Nite resume their "date." Sentinel and Jade have a father/daughter talk. And some startling revelations are exposed regarding Hawkgirl. Guest-starring the JLA's resident angel, Zauriel. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY AND SID GREENE; COVER BY JOHN WORKMAN In stores February 14. The latest Archive Edition spanning the JLA's Silver Age adventures reprints JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #51-57, 59 and 60, featuring the return of super-villain threats such as the Royal Flush Gang and the Queen Bee! Plus the fourth JLA/JSA crossover and guest-stars Elongated Man, Hawkgirl and Zatanna. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 228PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA: THE NAIL TP WRITTEN BY ALAN DAVIS; ART AND COVER BY DAVIS AND MARK FARMER ELSEWORLDS. In stores February 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SUPERBOY'S LEGION, this collection of the hit miniseries is another Elseworlds tale by the SUPERBOY'S LEGION creative team of Alan Davis and Mark Farmer, featuring a world and a JLA that never had the greatest super-hero ever: Superman. (STAR 08559D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 ************************************ LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE #39 WRITTEN BY DANNY FINGEROTH; ART BY RANDY GREEN AND WAYNE FAUCHER; PAINTED COVER BY KEVIN NOWLAN In stores February 28. Superman stars in the one-issue story "Sole Survivor of Earth," where an eccentric billionaire is convinced that the Earth is doomed and will soon explode! When he sends his only son rocketing into outer space, Superman takes a special interest for a very personal reason. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* LEGION LOST #12 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores February 14. The not-to-be-missed conclusion! It's the final issue of the Legion's greatest adventure! The Progenitor has discovered a dimensional doorway that will lead the Progeny forces to the Lost Legionnaires' universe. If the Legion can't find a way to close up the doorway, then both galaxies are surely lost. Unfortunately, the solution may very well result in the Legionnaires not being able to go home...unless someone prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice! Note: consult upcoming issues of Previews for information on LEGION QUEST, a 6-issue miniseries which reveals where the remaining Legionnaires have been while their allies were "lost." FC, 32 PG. (12 OF 12) $2.50 MARTIAN MANHUNTER #29 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE In stores February 7. Everyone has secrets... But who can keep secrets from a telepath? Especially one that has no compunction against looking into your deepest hidden self? A side of the Martian Manhunter is revealed that even he has never seen before. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* ORION #11 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER SIMONSON; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores February 21. It's full-length action from Walter Simonson as Orion takes over New Genesis and adds its might to his, thanks to the Anti-Life Equation! But what sinister, shadowy forces are plotting to destroy Orion before it's too late? It may already be too late for Desaad — Orion kills him this issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ORION: THE GATES OF APOKOLIPS TP WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON, FRANK MILLER, DAVE GIBBONS, KLAUS JANSON, JON BOGDANOVE, AND BILL REINHOLD; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores February 7. The epic battle between Orion and Darkseid highlights this trade paperback collecting ORION #1-5, and other short Fourth World stories. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH JACK KIRBY'S NEW GODS TP WRITTEN BY JACK KIRBY; ART BY KIRBY, VINCE COLLETTA AND MIKE ROYER; COVER BY KIRBY In stores February 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the ORION: PARADISE LOST TP, this mammoth trade paperback collects Jack Kirby's epic space opera of the "Fourth World," featuring the first appearances of Orion and other New Gods, in black and white with gray tones added. Contains THE NEW GODS Volume 1 #1-11. (STAR07234D) SC, 7X10, 304PG, B&W $11.95 SHOWCASE #22 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY JOHN BROOME; ART BY GIL KANE AND JOE GIELLA; COVER BY KANE In stores February 28. Reoffered to coincide with the new production run of the GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE, this landmark issue of SHOWCASE featured the first appearance of the Silver Age Green Lantern, Hal Jordan! (STAR 11852D) FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ************************************ THE SPECTRE #2 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY RYAN SOOK In stores February 7. The new series starring Hal Jordan continues with "Redeeming the Demon" Part 1 of 3. Having cast off the Wrath — the vengeful, destructive spirit that has always been at the heart of the Spectre — new Spectre Hal Jordan tries to carry on with his holy mission, but is now plagued with doubts. Meanwhile, the goddess-like being known as Mystos has imprisoned the Wrath, and she uses it as bait to lure the Spectre into a trap. Will Mystos get the better of Hal by pitting him against the Wrath itself? FC, 32 PG. $2.50* STARMAN #76 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores February 7. "Talking With David: 2001." Jack and his brother meet for what could be the final time. The secret of how the annual meetings happen is revealed, as David and Jack discuss the history and lineage of Starman. Featuring several unexpected guest stars who have touched David's life in the hereafter. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #26 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PAUL PELLETIER AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores February 21. The Titans stop Shockwave's second assassination attempt on newly elected Mayor James Hall, only to discover the murder attempt is one small part of a bizarre conspiracy to gain possession of the Titans' Island. Plus, a glimpse of a new group of characters destined to forever change the future of the Titans! FC, 32 PG. $2.50* STAR OF THE MONTH THE NEW TEEN TITANS ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY GEORGE PÉREZ AND ROMEO TANGHAL; COVER BY PÉREZ In stores February 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the CYBORG and RAVEN ACTION FIGURES (solicited in an earlier Previews), this hardcover volume contains the first eight issues of the fan-favorite NEW TEEN TITANS title from 1981 plus the preview story from DC COMICS PRESENTS #26. Featured stories include the Titanic group of teen heroes facing the menace of Trigon, as well as confronting their former mentors in the Justice League of America. (STAR 08800X) HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 ************************************ WONDER WOMAN #167 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores February 28. Part 4 of the 4-part "Gods of Gotham!" The Earth-shaking conclusion to co-writer/artist Phil Jimenez's first story arc arrives as Wonder Woman and Batman struggle to defeat the Children of Ares! As if Deimos, Phoebos and Eris weren't dangerous enough in the bodies of the Joker, Scarecrow and Poison Ivy, now the situation turns critical as Phoebos picks a new host-body. And the God of Fear's new pawn is the most fearsome imaginable! FC, 32 PG. $2.25* YOUNG JUSTICE #30 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores February 7. Secret vs. Spoiler?! When Secret believes that Spoiler is trying to take Robin away from her, smoke and sparks fly! So what's Robin got to say about all of this? Nothing for now — he's just trying to survive this fatal attraction. FC, 32 PG. $2.50* DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE STATIC SHOCK!: REBIRTH OF THE COOL #4 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN PAUL LEON MILESTONE MEDIA. In stores February 14. After the stunning ending to issue #3, Static stands alone risking everything in an epic battle against Power Junkie, the super-hero turned drug lord who now possesses the super-powers of over one hundred Bang Babies. Will this be Static's final adventure? FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 CARTOON CARTOONS #2 WRITTEN BY PAUL KUPPERBERG, SCOTT CUNNINGHAM AND MICHAEL KRAIGER; ART BY NEAL STERNECKY, MIKE KAZALEH, JEFF ALBRECHT, VINCENT DEPORTER, AND ANGUS BUNGAY; COVER BY TIM HARKINS In stores February 21. All-new stories featuring all the stars of Cartoon Network's hit original shows! Johnny Bravo turns invisible in "See No Johnny;" Cow and Chicken buy some big trouble with magic beans in "Chicken and the Beanstalk;" and Ed Edd n' Eddy bake themselves a calamity cookie in "Half Bak-Ed!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99* DEXTER'S LABORATORY #20 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM, JENNIFER MOORE AND SEAN CAROLAN; ART BY JOHN DELANEY AND MATT JENKINS; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores February 28. When Mandark shrinks himself to literally find the way to his true love's heart, Dexter gets sucked into the action…and into Dee-Dee! Plus, Dexter bids big money on a Tyrannosaurus Rex in "Auction Action!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99* LOONEY TUNES #75 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART AND COVER BY DAVID ALVAREZ AND MIKE DECARLO In stores February 7. A landmark 75th issue finds Bugs Bunny…dead? Yes, it's true — the wascally wabbit has bought the farm, and every creature who's ever been tricked, blasted, double-crossed, out-maneuvered and generally bugged by Bugs is under suspicion! Daffy sets out to find the culprit, because it's a terrible, awful, horrible, no good, very bad thing and, well…because he's the prime suspect. This special issue is jam-packed with all the mugs, goons and ninnies from all the years of classic Warner Bros. cartoons! Will Daffy be able to pick the right one out of the lineup? FC, 32 PG. $1.99* STAR OF THE MONTH BUGS BUNNY & FRIENDS: A COMIC CELEBRATION TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY WALTER CARZON AND RUBÉN TORREIRO In stores February 7. Reoffered to coincide with the landmark LOONEY TUNES #75 where Bugs Bunny has seemingly gone off to little bunny heaven, this trade paperback is a celebration of classic Looney Tunes characters and their wackiest escapades! (STAR 08387D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ************************************ THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #12 WRITTEN BY ABBY DENSON; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores February 21. A blizzard closes Pokey Oaks Kindergarten, and the Girls get a day off — but they're too snowed under with crimefighting to have fun. It'll take an Abominable Snowman to chill them out! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* SCOOBY-DOO #45 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND BOB FINGERMAN; ART BY JOE STATON, KAREN MACHETTE AND STEPHEN DESTEFANO; COVER BY STATON AND DAVE HUNT In stores February 14. Mystery Inc. gets dazzled by a glittering ghost in New York City; also, when the gang's too busy to chase a pizza-stealing beast, Shaggy and Scooby set out to solve it themselves! FC, 32 PG. $1.99* WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #23 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY FRANK QUITELY AND TREVOR SCOTT In stores February 7. Part 2 of the 4-part "Brave New World." The Authority has been scattered to the four winds and the secret masters of the world have regained control. The status quo reigns supreme, and the team even comes up with a force that can match any of the big threats the Authority has confronted. However, it's all about to go horribly, horribly wrong… FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATTLE CHASERS #8 WRITTEN BY JOE MADUREIRA AND MUNIER SHARRIEFF; ART AND COVER BY MADUREIRA CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores February 21. Our intrepid heroes are battling for their lives against the awesome power of the Harvester. In the aftermath, Gully comes face to face with the mysterious man who's been pursuing her since the very first issue! This is one confrontation you will never forget! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CRIMSON #24 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores February 28. Final issue. CRIMSON wraps up with a bang as Lisseth and Alex, along with Ekimus, face their ultimate destinies. This extra-sized conclusion of Alex Elder's story is as epic in scope as it is poignant in spirit. We don't expect there to be a dry eye in the house... For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version and an alternate cover version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 CRIMSON: EARTH ANGEL TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, SANDRA HOPE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY RAMOS AND HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores February 14. Reprinting CRIMSON #13-18, this trade paperback introduces Zophiel, an angel fallen from the grace of God. Also included is a special Christmas story in which Alex learns that sometimes, one cannot avoid their destiny. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CRIMSON: LOYALTY AND LOSS TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, SANDRA HOPE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY RAMOS AND HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores February 28. You may be catching on to the dark world of Humberto Ramos' CRIMSON just as it's ending. But don't despair — this trade paperback reoffering collects the first six sensational issues so you can follow the story of Alex Elder from the very beginning! (STAR 09472D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 ************************************ GEN13 #62 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY ED BENES AND VINCE RUSSELL; COVER BY WARREN In stores February 14. It's just another day for our Gen-Active teens: a terrifying view into Grunge's oversexed daydreams, a shallow discussion of protectionist vs. egalitarian feminism, a startling episode of binge eating, and a sudden and shocking explosion of violence and mayhem, with potentially serious results! Did we mention this all takes place entirely in scenes from the drive-through lane of a fast-food joint? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JEZEBELLE #2 WRITTEN BY BEN RAAB; ART AND COVER BY STEVE ELLIS AND MARK IRWIN In stores February 14. The miniseries starring WildStorm's new "battlemage" continues! They're hip! They're happenin'! They're also dead! Johnny B. Dark & The Shades are blowin' into town, and all Hell is about to break loose! Fifty years ago, they sold their souls for the ultimate hotrod. Now, they want their lives back and they don't care whose souls they gotta' steal to get 'em! Can Jezebelle save Salem from these ghostly greasers before it's too late? FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $2.50 THE MONARCHY #1 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores February 14. Spinning out of events in THE AUTHORITY #21, Jackson King, Christine Trelane and their new group, the Monarchy, go after the Young Authoritans — a group of youths who are taking the lessons of The Authority to extreme levels by going into poor neighborhoods and killing people they don't like. The world has fallen ill again, and it's time for the Monarchy to perform the emergency surgery required! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH STORMWATCH: FORCE OF NATURE TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY TOM RANEY, RANDY ELLIOTT AND VARIOUS; COVER BY RANEY AND SANDRA HOPE In stores February 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE MONARCHY ongoing series, this trade paperback reprints STORMWATCH Volume 1 #37- 42, featuring stories with The Monarchy's Jackson King and Christine Trelane. SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ************************************ PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD AND OTHER STORIES HC WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores February 21. The popular collection is now available in hardcover, containing the sold-out PLANETARY #1-6 as well as the little-seen PLANETARY PREVIEW STORY. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed, "head sketch" version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $24.95 STAR TREK®: ENTER THE WOLVES WRITTEN BY A.C. CRISPIN AND HOWARD WEINSTEIN; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS MOTA AND KEITH AIKEN In stores February 14. A bitter and public disagreement between Spock and his father Sarek causes a rift between them. But when Sarek's new wife is kidnapped, can the two work together to rescue her? For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $5.95 STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — PLANET KILLER #2 WRITTEN BY KRISTINE KATHRYN RUSCH AND DEAN WESLEY SMITH; ART AND COVER BY ROBERT TERANISHI AND CLAUDE ST. AUBIN In stores February 28. While the Doomsday Machine continues to destroy planet after planet, Janeway and the Voyager crew look on in horror as they try to find a way to defeat the device. With the minutes ticking away until the Planet Killer reaches an actual inhabited world, things are looking increasingly desperate. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.95 STEAMPUNK #7 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores February 7. 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. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WILDCATS VOLUME 2 #20 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY STEVE DILLON In stores February 7. Special guest artist Steve Dillon (PREACHER, Punisher) illustrates this action-packed, 2-part adventure as Grifter and Maul go head-to- head with the FBI in an old-fashioned Miami grudge match! Who is Agent Orange and how will he affect the future of the Wildcats? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS PROMETHEA #13 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS III AND JOSE VILLARRUBIA In stores February 21. Promethea and Sophie set out on a quest to find a different sort of magic. Meanwhile, they leave a brand-new-acting Promethea in their place! Who knows what kinds of mayhem this will lead to? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOMORROW STORIES #10 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY ART BY KEVIN NOWLAN, RICK VEITCH, DAME DARCY AND JIM BAIKIE; COVER BY NOWLAN In stores February 14. The triumphant return of Jack B. Quick highlights this over-the-top issue! Jack is in the middle of a slew of Alien invaders! The First American runs for president! Greyshirt becomes entangled with a new femme fatale foe, Lapis Lazuli! And Cobweb…well, we'll just keep that one to ourselves right now. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 TOP TEN #11 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY GENE HA AND ZANDER CANNON In stores February 28. A sad aftermath to the apocalyptic events of the previous issue unfolds with devastating results. A new cop joins the force to replace the precinct's fallen brother officer. The mood is tense, the atmosphere uneasy — and the "nature" of the newbie makes it all the more troubling. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS ZERO GIRL #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores February 7. Things heat up as Amy Smootster and her counselor, Tim, are on the run from Vice Principal Hooly. When the runaway pair gets a little too close during a quiet moment together, Tim freaks — leaving Amy all alone in an alley which is quickly filling up with thugs! Meanwhile one of the bullies at school seems to be making a connection to Amy and her powers… FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #21 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores February 7. "Sell Fish and Out to Sea" Part 1 of 2. Up until now, Agent Graves' choice of "clients" has made sense. Well, not anymore. Junkie Jack Dau has got some problems: He's penniless, he's homeless, and he's aimless. On top of all that, he's managed to alienate everyone he's ever cared about, or who's cared about him. When Agent Graves enters this broken man's life with the offer of revenge, Jack's already upside-down life gets body-slammed as he's forced to confront the person responsible for his fate. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BREATHTAKER TP WRITTEN BY MARK WHEATLEY; ART BY MARC HEMPEL AND WHEATLEY; COVER BY HEMPEL In stores February 14. She will take your breath away — and leave you for dead. Mark Wheatley's and Marc Hempel's powerful, vibrant, sexy thriller BREATHTAKER is reoffered again, giving new readers a chance to experience Chase Darrow — a woman whose love is so satisfying and pure…you'd be willing to die for it! "Strong and surprising stuff." — Neil Gaiman (STAR 01035D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 ************************************ THE CRUSADES: URBAN DECREE WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JASON MOORE In stores February 7. An 11th-century Crusader comes to render a terrible judgment on the citizens of 21st-century San Francisco, setting off a firestorm of moral consequence in the hearts and minds of the people. This special low-priced Prestige Format one-shot of horror leads directly into the ongoing series beginning in March. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SLEEPY HOLLOW MOVIE ADAPTATION WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART AND COVER BY KELLEY JONES AND JASON MOORE In stores February 7. Timed to coincide with the release of THE CRUSADES: URBAN DECREE, this reoffered Prestige Format one-shot adapts the Tim Burton- directed movie SLEEPY HOLLOW and is by THE CRUSADES creative team of Steven T. Seagle, Kelley Jones and Jason Moore. Prestige Format. (STAR 10305D) FC, 64 PG $7.95 ************************************ DEADENDERS #14 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY WARREN PLEECE AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY PHILIP BOND In stores February 21. "Behind the Wheel" Part 1 of 2. Beezer takes Anna back home to Sector 5 to locate the final element that links their mysterious heritage to the cataclysm. But things go horribly wrong — and at the center of this homecoming apocalypse is the horror that has become Lieutenant Larry Younger. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DREAMING #59 WRITTEN BY CAITLÍN R. KIERNAN; ART BY CHRISTIAN HOJGAARD AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores February 21. Part 3 of the 4-part "Rise," the final story arc of THE DREAMING. Echo continues her bloody assault on The Dreaming, leading an army of Nightmares to the gates of Lord Shaper's Palace. In the wake of the murder of his latest Raven, and with his kingdom in chaos, Daniel must make a fateful decision that will forever change the landscape of the Dreaming. Also guest-starring Cain, Abel, Brute, and Glob. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 EL DIABLO #2 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ; PAINTED COVER BY TIM SALE In stores February 28. The miniseries that burns a decidedly VERTIGO brand on a classic DC Western character continues. Out on the range, Sheriff Moses Stone and his posse swap stories about their prey, the outlaw El Diablo. Is he dead or alive? The Great Spirit given flesh? Man, myth, or the devil himself? The answers lie just beyond the light of the campfire. But then, that's where El Diablo himself waits for them. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 4) $2.50 HEAVY LIQUID TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores February 28. Paul Pope's hypnotically compelling, Eisner-nominated miniseries, with art that features eclectic designs and striking 2-color separations, is collected in a stylish trade paperback. Set in an unforgettable sci-fi Manhattan, this post-modern mystery centers on "S," a man addicted to "heavy liquid," a substance that is both a drug and an artform. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 240PG, 2C $29.95 HELLBLAZER #159 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores February 28. Part 2 of the 4-part "Freezes Over." As the snow falls, anxiety rises in a tiny roadside cafe caught in the midst of a devastating blizzard. Tensions naturally run high in such situations, but when you add John Constantine to the mix, you're throwing gasoline on a fire. Sure, John's just playing with the stranded travelers, having a laugh at their expense, but with the discovery of a horribly mutilated body, the tables turn. Obviously, there's a brutally sick killer among them. Guess who's the smart-mouthed prime suspect? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #11 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores February 7. Part 2 of the 4-part "Children & Monsters." When a mysterious stranger tracks down British school-girl Elaine Belloc and claims to be her father, a nasty secret unravels that begins to claim lives. Meanwhile, the infinite legions of the Heavenly Host prepare for an epic battle with Lucifer who is still in the midst of organizing a ruthless army of his own. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE NAMES OF MAGIC #3 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores February 28. Tim and the Walker take shelter with Nick Bear Claw, a New Age enthusiast who may be more hindrance than help. Desperate to find clues to his true name, Tim begs Walker to take him on a dangerous Spirit Journey. While many things may become clearer on the astral plane, unfortunately it will also make them more vulnerable to the Lotus and Mr. Lily. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.50 OUTLAW NATION #6 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN SUDZUKA AND SEBASTIJAN CAMAGAJEVAC; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores February 21. A little sibling rivalry, a lot of narcotics, a fast car on wet blacktop…and Story is spinning out of control and into a Texas jail, leaving Jenny and Martin MIA. In New Mexico, Ruth has her own trouble staying on the road and calls on old flame Carlos for help. While deep in the Colorado mountains, Sonny is missing Rosa and discovering that, when you are a Johnson, danger and weirdness come with the territory. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SWAMP THING #12 WRITTEN BY BRIAN K. VAUGHAN; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI AND RICK MAGYAR; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores February 14. Part 2 of the 6-Part "Red Harvest." More people than ever want to stop Tefé after she kidnaps Heather Strand, daughter of a powerful politician. But Tefé may finally have met her match. Is the young elemental controlling Heather, or is Heather the one calling the shots? Featuring guest art by exciting new talent Giuseppe Camuncoli. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #43 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores February 14. "Out Loud" Part 1 of 3. The Smiler is operating on the American Constitution. Civic Center is remaking the City in the image of his New Politics. Some anonymous freak is turning a Print District street into Sniper Alley. And Spider Jerusalem is having black-outs and episodes of mental confusion that are not related to his usual diet of narcotics and whiskey. Things are going very wrong. And they're going to get worse before they get better…if they get better. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 USER #2 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; PAINTED ART BY JOHN BOLTON AND SEAN PHILLIPS; PAINTED COVER BY BOLTON In stores February 28. The eye-opening VERTIGO miniseries continues. Which is better: the virtual world or the mundane world? And who is the real Meg Chancellor? As Meg gets deeper and deeper into her online persona as young knight Guilliame de la Coeur, her relationships in the real world get worse and worse. Prestige Format. MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $5.95 WEIRD WESTERN TALES #1 WRITTEN BY DAVE GIBBONS, PAUL POPE AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY GIBBONS, POPE AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores February 14. A new VERTIGO miniseries begins updating the popular anthology of the '70s, offering weird and unique twists to a familiar genre. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #403 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores February 7. Love is in the air! Get your sweetie the perfect gift this Valentine's Day: MAD MAGAZINE! But don't despair when your loved one looks within our laugh-filled pages and then gives you a big slap in the face. It's a common reaction, and only means that your "Sugar-Muffin" is filled with a fiery passion! Ah…young love! MAGAZINE, 48PG, B&W $2.99* MAD XL #8 WRITTEN AND DRAWN BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores February 14. Another member of the Usual Gang of Idiots is spotlighted in this issue! Plus, more "MAD Marginals XL" (Sergio Aragonés' "Drawn-out Dramas" presented in full size!). More Best of the Web highlights (original content from madmag.com). More Readers' Choice picks. More incredible features! More, more, more!! MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99* PARADOX PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH THE BIG BOOK OF THE WEIRD WILD WEST SC WRITTEN BY JOHN WHALEN; ART BY VARIOUS; COVER BY GLEN BARR In stores February 14. This jam-packed BIG BOOK is reoffered to coincide with the new VERTIGO anthology WEIRD WESTERN TALES, just because you can never get enough of the weird wild west! Which stories really happened, and which ones are just urban legends? (STAR 08151D) SC, 8X11, 192PG, B&W $14.95 DC DIRECT BATMAN VILLAINS AND JOKER/HARLEY QUINN PRINT SET BY ALEX ROSS PAINTED BY ALEX ROSS. Advance-solicited; in stores March 7. DC DIRECT is proud to present this beautiful new print set by award-winning painter Alex Ross, featuring the various denizens of the Dark Knight's Rogues Gallery. Harley Quinn and her amour, the Joker, are gorgeously rendered in a reproduction of the cover to BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN. The second print features Batman surrounded by the worst of Arkham Asylum's inmates. These 10" x 13" prints come shrink-wrapped with cardboard and are perfect for framing. Retailers, please note: the BATMAN VILLAINS AND JOKER/HARLEY QUINN PRINT SET BY ALEX ROSS 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PRINT SET (X2), FC $19.95 DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores June 20. Part of a new trio of supernatural action figures from DC DIRECT! Everyone's favorite dead super-hero, trapeze artist Boston Brand — aka Deadman — can now be yours to own! DEADMAN stands 6.5" tall and features multiple points of articulation and glow-in-the-dark headchest and logo. Pretend that DEADMAN is "possessing" your other action figures! (Other action figures sold separately). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The DEADMAN 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI THE DEMON ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores June 20. The rhyming, fire-breathing Demon Etrigan is a sight to behold — and now you can take him home with you to terrorize your other action figures! Standing 6" tall, THE DEMON features multiple points of articulation and comes with a cloth cape. Rhymes not included. Packaged in a 4- color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The DEMON 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI THE SPECTRE HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited. In stores June 20. Following the debut of the new SPECTRE series starring Hal Jordan, DC DIRECT offers this haunting new glow-in-the-dark action figure of Hal transformed by the Spirit of Vengeance, standing 6.5" tall. Featuring multiple points of articulation, the SPECTRE HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE also has a cloth cape and hood, with a wire within cape for posing. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE SPECTRE HAL JORDAN 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI GREEN ARROW OLIVER QUEEN ACTION FIGURE — NEW PRODUCTION RUN In stores February 28. A new production run of the sold-out figure! In anticipation of the new ongoing GREEN ARROW series, DC DIRECT reoffers the GREEN ARROW OLIVER QUEEN ACTION FIGURE! The original Emerald Archer stands 6" tall and features nine points of articulation and quiver on back. Accessories include bow and three trick arrows (boxing glove arrow, handcuff arrow and drill arrow). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Quantities may be limited. Orders may be allocated. All previous back-orders for this item have been cancelled. FIGURE PI STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN ARROW BY ALEX ROSS POSTER PAINTED BY ALEX ROSS. In stores February 28. Reoffered to coincide with the release of GREEN ARROW #1 starring Oliver Queen, this poster by award-winning painter Alex Ross depicts Green Arrow in a classic pose — perfect for framing and displaying on your walls. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR 11923X) FC, POSTER $7.95 ************************************ GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE — NEW PRODUCTION RUN In stores February 28. A new production run due to demand from fans and retailers! The sold-out GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN ACTION FIGURE is back! He may be the Spectre now, but Hal Jordan was once the former pride of the Green Lantern Corps. A striking 6" tall, this action figure features nine points of articulation and a plastic power battery in scale with the figure. In addition, each figure comes with a one-size-fits-all power ring (made of PVC) for the consumer's use. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Quantities may be limited. Orders may be allocated. All previous back-orders for this item have been cancelled. FIGURE PI ORION AND DARKSEID DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores June 27. Create your own fights between the mightiest of the New Gods, father and son, as they now come in a handsomely designed Deluxe Action Figure Set! Orion stands 6 3/8" 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 (angry-faced) head. The mighty DARKSEID stands 6.75" tall, and features multiple points of articulation and Omega Beam action (light-up eyes)! Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE SET (X2) PI STARMAN JACK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURE — VARIANT VERSION In stores February 7. Offered separately for the first time, DC DIRECT offers the variant version of the STARMAN JACK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURE — just as the final exciting storyline to James Robinson's STARMAN races towards its conclusion. This variant version of Jack Knight sports a goatee, purple pants and a light blue shirt, and also has all the features of the standard version: multiple points of articulation, removable eye goggles and Jack's cosmic rod, which lights up when placed in both of his hands. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. FIGURE PI STAR OF THE MONTH STARMAN JACK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURE — RELIST In stores February 7. The standard version of the STARMAN JACK KNIGHT ACTION FIGURE is still available and has all the features of the variant version, but without a goatee and with khaki pants and a white shirt. Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. FIGURE PI ************************************ SUPERMAN AND SUPERGIRL STATUE SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited. In stores May 30. DC DIRECT continues its line of full-size statues (that started with THE FLASH OF TWO WORLDS STATUE) capturing classic moments in DC history! Supergirl's first appearance in comics is reproduced in a fully-painted cold-cast porcelain statue (measuring 14.5" wide x 8.75" deep x 12" high), based on the cover to ACTION COMICS #252 where the Maid of Steel emerges from a rocket to surprise Superman! Comes in a 4-color box packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN AND SUPERGIRL 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 WONDER WOMAN WATCH FEATURING ART BY H.G. PETER Advance-solicited; in stores April 4. The latest in DC DIRECT's line of plastic watches features a Golden Age depiction of the Amazon Princess taken from the cover of SENSATION COMICS #4 illustrated by H.G. Peter. This watch comes in clamshell-style packaging. Retailers, please note: The WONDER WOMAN WATCH 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 February-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. WATCH $39.95 AQUAMAN WATER GLOBE SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Pre-solicited; in stores June 13. The latest addition to DC DIRECT's line of snow globes features a cold-cast porcelain Aquaman seated on his throne as the "King of the Sea." This water globe measures 4.25" x 7" and has a detailed sculpted relief featuring creatures from the sea. Each globe is packaged in a 4-color box and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The AQUAMAN WATER GLOBE 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 March-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. SNOW GLOBE $79.95 DEATH STATUE SCULPTED BY BARSOM BASED ON DESIGNS BY CHRIS BACHALO VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores June 27. Death comes to life! The Sandman's older sister stands 8" high x 4" wide x 3"deep, and is based on the retail poster art by Chris Bachalo (DEATH: THE HIGH COST OF LIVING, DEATH: THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE). Retailers, please note: The DEATH 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 March-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER RING PROP SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET Pre-solicited; in stores July 11. DC DIRECT offers a uniquely designed prop featuring the Golden Age Green Lantern Alan Scott — a bust that stands 3.25" tall and 3.25" wide and is part of a stand for a replica of his power ring. The "one-size" metal ring is painted metallic green with a glass cabochon stone, and is not intended to be worn. Comes in 4-color box packaging with a Certificate of Authenticity. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER RING PROP is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for March-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. PROP $89.95 VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET — NEW EDITION WRITTEN BY RACHEL POLLACK; PAINTED ART BY DAVE MCKEAN VERTIGO. Pre-solicited; in stores August 8. DC DIRECT is proud to offer this redesigned version of the popular classic VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET. This new packaging is smaller and similar to other tarot sets. Packaged in a 4-color box, the set includes 78 glossy laminated cards featuring VERTIGO characters painted by Dave McKean, and a 128-page softcover book about the cards written by tarot expert Rachel Pollack (DOOM PATROL). Retailers, please note: The VERTIGO TAROT DECK SET — NEW EDITION 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 March-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. TAROT DECK SET $29.95 IMAGE COMICS AGE OF BRONZE #10 (S/A) Eric Shanower "Sacrifice Part 1"—Part one of an all-new story arc begins with Helena's triumphant arrival in Troy. Paris proudly displays her before his admiring father, King Priam. But the Trojan council quickly polarizes into factions over whether to send Helen home or not. Meanwhile, Aeneas and Troilus are having troubles with their own love-lives. Please note: This spring's forthcoming Age of Bronze: A Thousand Ships trade paperback collects only issues 1 through 9. B&W, 24pg $3.50 APHRODITE IX #3 Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (P) Dave Finch (I) Joe Weems V (C ) Steve Firchow Arrested for murders that she doesn't even remember committing, Aphrodite realizes she's at the center of a conspiracy that's much larger than she originally thought. Now she's more determined than ever to learn where she's from and who created her -- - and for what purpose??? Unfortunately there are also those that DON'T WANT her to know. Too bad for them... FC 32pp $2.50 BLOOD LEGACY: THE COMPLETE SET EDITION (S/A) Andy Park/Mark Pajarillo Offered in this special packaged edition, the first 4 individual issues of Blood Legacy are available in this limited set for those who want to read the complete story arc. Set includes Blood Legacy issues 1-4. FC Set of 4 books $8.95 BLOOD LEGACY: THE COMPLETE SET SIGNED EDITION (S/A) Andy Park/Mark Pajarillo Offered in this special packaged edition, the first 4 individual issues of Blood Legacy are available in this limited set for those who want to read the complete story arc. This enhanced special set also includes a signed issue #1 by artist Andy (Tomb Raider) Park. Set includes Blood Legacy issue #1 signed by Andy Park and issues 2-4. FC Signed Edition Set of 4 books $19.95 BUTCHER KNIGHT #3 Top Cow Comics (W) Charles Holland (P/I) Dwayne Turner Blood. Gore. Demon waste and dead cops. That's what filled the room where Dolgen's Section X squad found Luther Washington. Dolgen wants answers. But Luther is a question wrapped in an enigma and shows no sign of wanting that to change. Dolgen will not quit. He can't. He is an engine of destruction made flesh who hunts and kills monsters. Dolgen is determined to find out who and what Luther Washington is. He will do this at all costs. Unless Daria has anything to say about it. And she will. FC 32pp $2.50 DARKMINDS OFFERED AGAIN (W) Ken Siu-Chong, Pat Lee, & others (P) Pat Lee, Omar Dogan, & others (I) Alvin Lee, Rob Ross, & others The year is 2032. The city is Macropolis. The crimes are too numerous to even catalogue, but Agent Tedashi Nagawa has yet to leave a crime unsolved. Of course, his personal life is a disaster and his partners have a nasty habit of ending up dead. Bot cops and bullets. Cyborgs and psionic screams. Welcome to crime fiction's unyielding future. DARKMINDS VOL. 1½ Electric Dreams DARKMINDS VOL. 2 #0 The Bullet (Ships with two covers in equal ratio.) DARKMINDS VOL. 2 #1 The More Things Change... (Ships with three covers in equal ratio.) DARKMINDS VOL. 2 #2 Changing Faces (Ships with two covers in equal ratio.) FC 32pp $2.50ea THE DARKNESS #38 (P) Scott Lobdell (P) Mark Pajarillo Jackie Estacado has barely completed his training with RIPCLAW, when THE DARKNESS is forced to battle THE CONQUISTATOR and his legion of Hostile Cherubs! But will even these two be enough to stem the coming Blood Tide -- or is Jackie going to have to look towards his sister Capris for help!? FC 32pp $2.50 DARK REALM #3 (W) Robert Chong (A) Taeson Chang (C) Quantum Color Fx As the "chosen one", Detective Shannon Davenport is about to inherit an awesome power that is handed down just once every millennium. That is, if she can survive until the stroke of midnight. Only by slaying her during the DARK RITUAL can BANTAR, the Dark King, steal the right of power to become the absolute ruler of both the Dark Realm and the Earth. Can anyone stop the supreme demon before it is too late? Find out in this exciting penultimate issue featuring Korean superstar, TAESON CHANG'S best artwork yet! FC 32pp $2.95 DOUBLE IMAGE #1 STARRING THE BOD (W) Larry Young (A/C) John Heebink Just another story in Hollywood. A gorgeous girl in her hometown in rural Kansas, Kelly Gordon leaves her college drama department to make it big in Hollywood. She's talented and brainy, but is underestimated by most folks because she's stunningly beautiful. Gorgeous. Built. Blonde, blue-eyed, wholesome. A babe cliche. No one takes her seriously because of her looks. But after an on-set special-effects gig goes awry, Kelly becomes invisible! Yesterday, no casting agents in Hollywood would see her; now no one CAN see her! THE BOD is brought to you by ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE writer Larry Young and NICK FURY and ELVIRA artist John Heebink. She's out of sight! Also debuting in this same issue, Joe Casey and Charlie Adlard's CODEFLESH (W) Joe Casey (A/C) Charlie Adlard (L) Comicraft When super-villains get arrested, who bails 'em out? Cameron Daltrey, owner of Daltrey Bail Bonds, that's who. And when those same super-villains skip out on bail, who drags them back in by the balls? He'd have to be a man who loves his job, no matter how it wreaks havoc on his life. An all-new monthly feature co-created by writer Joe Casey (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WILDCATS, X-MEN: CHILDREN OF THE ATOM) and triple-threat artist Charlie Adlard (BLAIR WITCH 2, ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE, X-FILES) depicts the seedier, brutal side of masked superheroes. Containing hard-hitting, bone-crunching action combined with adult characters and situations, this comic ain't for the squeamish! Recommended for twisted readers everywhere who want more from their comics than overly-sanitized, corporate-controlled superheroics. FC 32pp $2.95 FATHOM – TOMB RAIDER - WITCHBLADE CROSSOVER POSTER #1: TRIPLE THREAT Top Cow Comics (P) Michael Turner (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Peter Steigerwald How would you like Lara Croft of Tomb Raider fame on your wall? Or how about the lovely Witchblade, Sara Pezzini? Maybe the alluring Aspen Matthews from Fathom? Now that we've got your attention, how about all three drawn by none other than superstar artist Michael Turner? That's right, the cover to Fathom #12 featuring all three of those amazing women from their pulse pounding crossover event is now available as a full size poster to hang where ever your heart desires! You've got the book, now pick up the poster from one of the most talked about events of the year! Note: Quantities Limited. Allocations May Occur. FC, 24 x 36 5.95 HELLSPAWN #7 Todd McFarlane Production (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Ashley Wood (Cover) Ashley Wood "The Group" If you're interested in what makes the Hellspawn tick, this one's for you. Hellspawn #7 features one of the most unique perspectives into Spawn's psyche you will ever see. Special artwork by Todd McFarlane helps bring to life this singular event. And… a secret group meeting in a church basement reveals just how far and wide the Spawn legacy reaches. This urban horror masterpiece is brought to you by Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and multimedia genius Ashley Wood. FC 32pp $2.50 MIDNIGHT NATION #5 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder(C ) Dan Kemp No one has ever succeeded in reclaiming his soul from the Men. That truth, which means the potential demise of David Grey, comes home when Laurel must encounter one of her previous failures. FC 32pp $2.50 NO HONOR #1 Top Cow Comics (W) Fiona Avery (P) Clayton Crain In February 2001, view the world through the eyes of a world-class art thief. Witness the theft of an antique katana and the rebirth of an ancient Samurai soul in the body of a thief without honor. Fall in love with someone you could never possibly know, hunt while being hunted, and taste the world again for the first time in 1300 years. NO HONOR is Fiona Avery's four- issue tale of one thief who finally runs out of luck and runs into Tannen Yojimbo, the spirit of a Samurai who will change his world forever. FC 32pp $2.50 OBJECTIVE FIVE #7 (P) Luke Lizalde (I) Crime Lab Inks (C) Tyson Wengler (W) Todd Samovitz & Kevin Hoffer "Origins" OBJECTIVE FIVE #7 reveals exactly what the Chinese have in mind for the Objective Five team. After being kidnapped, our heroes find Russian bio-weapons alive and well in China. While being interrogated by the champions of human rights, the team discovers just how deep the Chinese are into the "super soldier" virus program. Could this same program reveal the origins to the virus that infected them? Don't miss this psychological thriller! FC 32pp $2.95 POWERS COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming Ever stop by your local police precinct and get one of those coloring/activity books the cops hand out to teach safety tips and crime prevention? Well, this month the team behind the super hit comic, Powers, brings you the coloring/activity book that they hand out at the precinct where the comic book Powers takes place. Find out what happens if you don't listen to the rules and touch a super hero without permission... Find out what happens if you put on a costume and cape and jump off a large building in an attempt to get your favorite super heroes attention... Find out what to do if your father is, in fact, a super villain. It's all here, in this one of a kind comic book surprise. BW 16pp $1.50 RISING STARS #14 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Christian Zanier It's the fight everybody's been waiting for: Patriot versus Matthew Bright, Critical Maas goes critical mass, and the final truth behind the murders is revealed at last. FC 32pp $2.50 SAM & TWITCH #19 Todd McFarlane Production (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Alex Maleev (Color) Jay Fotos (Cover) Ashley Wood "Bounty Hunter Wars, Part V"—The conclusion to one of the most action-packed storylines of any comic this year. The badass bounty hunter Bilal has gone too far and all the bounty hunters in New York are on his trail. Sam and Twitch must beat the hordes to reach Bilal first. But what will an enraged Twitch do when he finally faces the man who destroyed his life? A shocking ending you will not want to miss. FC 32pp $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #84 by Erik Larsen Mike Allred's The ATOMICS and MADMAN guest star as the Dragon fights BrainiApe and the deadly new Vicious Circle in the arena of death! And you're not going to believe who's behind all this insanity-- the shocker of the year for sure! PLEASE NOTE: Savage Dragon is featured in the Atomics this month from AAA Pop Productions. These stories do not crossover from one book to another and both comics can be read and enjoyed independently of each other. This (and EVERY) issue of Savage Dragon is COMPLETELY accessible to old and new readers. Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation!! FC 32pp $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN SAVAGE DRAGON #75-#79 Erik Larsen woke up one morning and said to himself, "Erik, it's time to pull out all the stops. Let's get readers back on their toes and keep 'em there." And so he did. Never looking back, he began the Savage Dragon's Bold New Direction. Erik Larsen is the only Image founder still writing an drawing his book EACH and EVERY month, 84 issues strong. Each issue is 100% self-contained and completely accessible to old and new readers. Since issue #76, the Dragon has become one of Image Central's most reordered titles, behind only Powers and Red Star in sheer quantity. SAVAGE DRAGON #75 48 Pages, No ads, and the Ultimate Earth Shattering Set-Up FC 32pp $4.95 SAVAGE DRAGON #76—This Savage World SAVAGE DRAGON #77—Something Wild!! (Ships with two covers in equal ratio.) SAVAGE DRAGON #78—Mind Slaves of the Brain Child SAVAGE DRAGON #79—Attack of the 60-Foot Woman! FC 32pp $2.95Ea. SECTION ZERO #6 (S/A) Karl Kesel & Tom Grummett (C) Ben DiMagmaliw DON'T MISS THIS! The fantastic finale of SECTION ZERO'S unbelievable "Ground Zero" storyline-- and the first appearance of Kurt Busiek and George Pérez's creator-owned WESTWIND. Death, deceit and destruction define the final battle for the mysterious island known as Ground Zero a battle that will force SECTION ZERO to pay the ultimate price. By Karl Kesel and Tom Grummett. Plus: Nicholas West is a powerful attorney... and mystic, with the ability to control the elements. Introducing: WESTWIND, a different kind of rainmaker, in a back-up story by the AVENGERS team supreme, Kurt Busiek and George Pérez. FC 32pp $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN: SECTION ZERO #1-3 CRIMSON PLAGUE #1 YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO GET IN AT GROUND ZERO! Don't miss this opportunity. The opening chapters in the first electrifying epic of SECTION ZERO are available one last time. Don'Tc say we didn't warn you! SECTION ZERO #1 From a war-torn Asian country to the Australian Outback, Section Zero faces the fantastic and challenges the unknown. SECTION ZERO #2 One member falls and another rises to take their place as Section Zero fights a creature that shouldn't exist. SECTION ZERO #3 Abandon all hope, ye who enter... the dark and savage world hidden in the tunnels far below New York City. CRIMSON PLAGUE #1 A glimpse into Section Zero's past, with an ominous prediction for their future. An exclusive Section Zero prologue makes this 64 page debut a comic fan must have and an industry best value. FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. ********************* SHIDIMA #2 (C) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Arnakin & Warui Namakemono (I)Ramil Sunga (Color) Shane Law Aldaran must discover why a rebellion that he was once a part of but helped to dissolve is mysteriously resurfacing in the highlands of Shidima. But in doing so, he risks exposing himself to the very people he betrayed to the empire three years ago. Meanwhile, Hakara and Mitsuro, two of the most dangerous swordsmen in Shidima, are hot on the trail of the same mystery, but what will they do when the trail leads them into a head on collision with Aldaran? PLEASE NOTE: Shidima #2 ships with three covers by artists Pat Lee, Warui Namakemono, and Arnakin. Cover A (Pat Lee)—FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover B (Warui Namakemono)—FC, 32pg $2.95 Cover C (Arnakin)—FC, 32pg $2.95 SHIDIMA/WARLANDS: ICE AGE PREVIEW BOOK (S/A) Pat Lee, Alvin Lee, Adrian Tsang, and many, many others Flip Book Covers featuring WARLANDS ICE AGE and SHIDIMA Previously only available at Dreamwave convention appearances, this rare preview book will now be signed and available to 2000 lucky fans. Full of sketches, unpublished artwork, interviews, and more; each and every copy will be autographed by at least 5 members of the Dreamwave Crew including Pat Lee, Alvin Lee, and Adrian Tsang! This is a great way for fans who couldn't make it to the conventions to see what they missed out on. Con attendees who we're turned away because of early sell-outs can also discover what all the fuss was about. The 2001 Preview Book will bring you up to speed with everything Dreamwave while answering all of your important questions. What are Dreamwave's upcoming projects? Who are the new members of the DarkMinds Team? What's the story behind Warlands Ice Age? Only 2000 signed copies available before this exclusive comic is gone forever. NOTE: Quantities limited. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg PI SPAWN #107 Todd McFarlane Productions (S) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C) Brian Haberlin Cover by Greg Capullo "What Are The Secrets Of The Kingdom?"—On the trail of the most terrifying horror he has ever encountered, Spawn discovers an entity that promises to reveal the path to salvation and paradise, while leading followers into the darkest corners of evil. The more Spawn investigates, the more puzzling the clues become. The ultimate truth awaits him, and is even more terrifying than Spawn could ever have imagined. FC, 32pg $2.50 SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #24 Todd McFarlane Production (W) Steve Niles (P) Nat Jones (I)Kevin Conrad (Color) Todd Broeker (Cover)Ashley Wood "Bleed, Pagan, Bleed"—In the north, the cold winds of death have come for the Druid Gareth. And a lost angel, Raven, has found her way to his side. Is she the Druid's savior or the instrument of his demise? In the south, Covenant has found a strange hermetic companion named Dumas the Giant. Dumas long ago mastered such arcane arts as Alchemy and what will one day be known as science. Now this knowledge is in the Hellspawn's grasp. A single question remains… how will Spawn use these dark, dangerous gifts? FC 32pp $2.50 TELLOS TPB VOL. 1: RELUCTANT HEROES (W) Todd Dezago (P) Mike Wieringo (I) Stull, Massengill, Case, Ketchum (C) Paul Mounts/Bongotone Mike Wieringo's artwork sings and creates a lush and vibrant fantasy world that is all too easy to fall into and so very hard to leave. Collecting the much-heralded and hard-to-find Tellos 1-5, the Another Universe Exclusive Tellos: Prelude, the Dynamic Forces Exclusive Tellos: Prologue, and a COMPLETE cover gallery including every variant covers. Don't miss this chance to get in on the ground floor of the magikal tale that everyone is talking about! Join our reluctant heroes as they try to figure out just why the evil Malesur is hunting them! Give the gift of adventure to the adventurer in all of us. (And the Harry Potter fan too!) SC, 7x10, 152pg, FC $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TELLOS #6-#9 To coincide with the release of TELLOS VOL. 1: RELUCTANT HEROES, Image Comics is offering limited quantities of the individual issues that directly follow the first TELLOS trade paperback. Quantities are limited. These comics will never be made available through Previews again. "No longer a story about mismatched Heroes battling their Evil Pursuer, the stakes are much higher now and all of TELLOS is in Jeopardy!! Jarek, Koj, Serra and the others have to discover who they are and what they can do to halt the spreading Darkness!! Can you figure it out the mystery before they do...?!" NOTE: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. TELLOS #6—Aftermath TELLOS #7—"...With Better Eyes" TELLOS #8—The Sleeping Giant TELLOS #9—Rites of Darkness FC, 32Pg $2.95Ea. ************************* TOMB RAIDER: THE MAGAZINE #1 Top Cow Comics You've got the games, you know about the movie, now Top Cow is pleased to present to you, TOMB RAIDER: THE MAGAZINE. This OVER-SIZED debut issue will feature the acclaimed and hard to find first 2 issues of the Tomb Raider comics book series and a sexy center-fold of LARA CROFT. This first issue will also include an in depth interview with Tomb Raider scribe, DAN JURGENS, a visit to the studio of Penciler ANDY PARK and Inker JONATHAN SIBAL and a profile of beloved colorist JONATHAN D. SMITH. FC, 56pg $4.95 TOMB RAIDER #1: B&W MINI PREVIEW EDITION Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park The phenomenon is back as Top Cow is proud to offer you for the first time, the exclusive Tomb Raider #1: Mini-Edition Preview! Made as an added bonus that was included in the Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation Millennium Edition PC Video Game, you can now obtain this little beauty all by itself! Being the first introduction of Lara Croft to the Top Cow Universe and her own comic series, this is sure to be a can't miss item for any Tomb Raider fan! Also included is a Sketch Book area by series artist Andy Park and an added preview of another best selling video game and comic book, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver! Supplies are limited, grab yours today! Note: Quantities Limited. Allocations May Occur. B&W, 16pg PI TOP COW CLASSICS: MIDNIGHT NATION #1 Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jason Gorder The classics continue as Top Cow presents to you the next black and white edition of J. Michael Straczynski's newest best selling creation, Midnight Nation! Telling the story of police detective David Grey on a search for his soul, this supernatural thriller has quickly become one of the most sought after titles of 2000! Showcasing the talented work of series artist Gary Frank, this incredible black and white issue is the perfect addition to make your Midnight Nation collection complete! Pick yours up today! B&w 32pp $2.95 TOMB RAIDER #11 (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Andy Park (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan D. Smith Through the years, countless people have searched for the epic kingdom of Shangri-La. Finally, Lara Croft, a hunter unequalled by any other, has succeeded where so many others have failed. The only problem is, that no one is ever allowed to leave...alive! Has Lara finally fallen into the one trap even she can't escape??? FC 32pp $2.50 WARLANDS SPECIAL: THREE STORIES (C) Pat Lee & Adrian Tsang (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Alvin Lee (Color) Angelo Tsang Collecting the rare and much-sought after Warlands Vol. 1, Wizard #1/2, Another Universe #0, an all-new Epilogue story and an all-new framing sequence. Plus a complete cover gallery of the above including all the variants. Enjoy an evening by the fireside in the land of magic and vampires. Experience first hand three tales that forever changed the balance between might and right in the world of Warlands. In WARLANDS SPECIAL: THREE STORIES readers will discover two early self- contained tales from the Warlands Universe as well as the beginnings of Warlands Ice Age all in one place. This special graphic album provides the perfect opportunity to sample the past, present, and future of Warlands all in one beautiful, accessible package. FC, 48pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN WARLANDS CHONICLES VOL. I ( 2ND PRINTING) WARLANDS COMPLETE BACK IN PRINT! What if the vampire ceased to be a creature of solitude? What if he banded together with others of his kind, and formed a city? A nation? An Army? And what if that army came to conquer you? Would you be strong enough to stand against it? Welcome to Warlands, a fantasy world of myth and magic embroiled in an epic struggle between the forces of Darkness, and the six heroes that would rise up against them. WARLANDS CHRONICLES VOL. I (Collecting Warlands #1-3) WARLANDS CHRONICLES VOL. II (Collecting Warlands #4-6) FC, 56pg $7.95Ea. WARLANDS #6-9 Quantities are extremely limited. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $2.50Ea ************************* IMAGE COMICS/DYNAMIC FORCES LIMITED EDITION MERCHANDISE TALES OF THE WITCHBLADE #9 DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER The final part to the Tomb Raider Crossover! Limited to only 1,500 copies WORLDWIDE! Also available signed by cover artist Randy Green. REGULAR $14.95 SIGNED $29.99! WITCHBLADE LITHOGRAPH BY KEU CHA Showcasing incredible art by ongoing artist Keu Cha! This litho measures 18" by 24", is printed on 80 Lb. Gallerie Silk paper, and will look beautiful on your wall! Also available signed by Keu Cha, or signed by Keu Cha with a Witchblade "Head Sketch" at the bottom of each lithograph creating a "Re-Marked" Edition. REGULAR $19.95 SIGNED $39.99 RE-MARKED $89.99! OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE WITCHBLADE #40 DF EXCLUSIVE "SKETCH COVER" Keu Cha's first issue of Witchblade! This puppy is sold out everywhere, but DF still has a few copies left of this "WHITE HOT" Sketch Cover edition. Also available signed by hot new artist Keu Cha and co-writer Rick Veitch. REGULAR $10.00 SIGNED $29.99 ************************** WITCHBLADE #47 DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL COVER Limited quantities available. Also available signed by writer Paul Jenkins. REGULAR $10.00 SIGNED $24.99 TOMB RAIDER #1 BLACK & WHITE DF EXCLUSIVE "SKETCH COVER" BLACK FOIL EDITION! Limited to only 1,000 units WORLDWIDE! $12.95 APHRODITE IX #2 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER As we've always stated, #2's of issues are always harder to get than the #1's! And Aphrodite IX is no different! Featuring this incredible DF Exclusive Cover, this puppy is going to be hotter than the #1 DF Chrome Edition! So don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Limited Edition of 3,500 copies. Also available signed by artist extraordinaire David Finch, or as an Ultra Limited Green Foil Edition. REGULAR $6.99 SIGNED $19.99 GREEN FOIL $16.99 OFFERED AGAIN APHRODITE IX LITHO (DF SERIES #1) Featuring a "dynamic' image by the delightful David Finch! Aphrodite IX is the new series from the "top" Top Cow talents of David Wohl and David Finch! And to help launch the series - DF is creating this incredible 18" by 24" high quality lithograph! Perfectly suited for framing in your home! Wait till you see this beautiful image in all it's grandier showcased in your home! Also available signed by David Finch. REGULAR $24.95 SIGNED $39.95. ************************ TOMB RAIDER #9 "3 TIMES A LADY" COVER SET This set features the DF Exclusive Alternate Cover plus the Andy Park regular cover as well as the variant Michael Turner variant cover! But since it's DF's 8th Birthday, we're throwing in an additional bonus, 5 extra Top Cow Comics at no extra cost for a total of 8 "Top" Comics! Limited Edition of 2,000 copies. Set $10.00 BUTCHER KNIGHT B-DAY BONUS PACKAGE This package features the DF Edition of the Butcher Knight #1 Cover, the 3 regular Covers, plus 5 additional out-of-print Image Comics! A nice little extra added bonus to help commemorate DF's 8th Birthday! Limited Edition of 1,000 sets. Package $14.95 THE DARKNESS #7 LIMITED EDITION MIKE TURNER "BABE" COVER Featuring the extremely limited cover to issue #7 as drawn by Mike Turner featuring The Darkness surrounded by many beautiful women! This is one of the most sought after Mike Turner Covers of all time, and DF only has a limited quantity available! FC $24.99 MIDNIGHT NATION #1 DF EXCLUSIVE "EURO COVER" B-DAY BONUS With a DF Exclusive Cover by Gary Frank! This package features the hard to get European Edition of Midnight Nation #1 plus, since it's DF's Birthday this month, we are adding in a bonus Top Cow back issue at no extra cost! If you missed out the first time on this incredible issue, don't miss out this again! FC $10.00 MIDNIGHT NATION #3 DF EXCLUSIVE "MIDNIGHT BLUE" FOIL COVER Issue #3 of this incredible series! Follow the adventures of Joe Michael Straczynski's newest group of characters with DF's extremely limited cover! FC $12.95 RISING STARS #1 WIZARD WORLD VARIANT The title says it all! This edition of Rising Stars #1 was only available at Wizard World, but DF is not bringing it to you through this special offer! FC $10.00 IMAGE/DF 8TH B-DAY STARTER SET Featuring 3 Top DF Limited Edition books, and as an extra added DF B-day bonus this package will come with 8 additional out of print Image comics! At at the special introductory price of $19.93 - the year that DF began! Set $19.93 FATHOM #0 23KT GOLD CARD B-DAY BONUS PACKAGE Featuring the DF Gold Foil Embossed Trading Card to the classic first appearance from issue #0! This 23KT Gold Card will come in a special commemorative box! And as an extra added DF Birthday bonus, you will get a bonus Fathom Limited Edition Comic Cover! Package $29.95 TOMB RAIDER #5 DF EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER B-DAY BONUS PACKAGE What do you get when you add DF's 8th Anniversary with with a 5 Star Cover to Tomb Raider #5? One incredible Birthday starter package! Featuring the DF cover to Tomb Raider #5 and 8 additional out of print comics in this package! We always knew that Lara Croft had 9 lives (get it, 1 DF limited cover Tomb Raider plus 8 random books = 9? Aww, never mind). Package $6.95 FATHOM #0 "BEACH BABE" COVER DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL EDITION The "Golden" first appearance of Fathom from issue #0 showcasing a DF Exclusive Cover and with an enhanced Gold Foil Logo! FC $12.95 FATHOM #10 "PERFECT 10" COVER DF EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL EDITION This "Perfect" cover was created exclusively for DF and is one of the hottest Fathom Covers around! Don't miss out! FC $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN WITCHBLADE/DARKCHYLDE DF LIMITED EDITION COVER Darkchylde! Witchblade! Randy Queen! Top Cow! Don't miss out on this historic 1st and only crossover! Also available as an ultra rare alternate gold foil edition. REGULAR $6.95 GOLD FOIL $10.00 ******************* APHRODITE IX #1 LIMITED EDITION PAINTED COVER The limited painted cover edition that was originally only available as a mail order exclusive, and DF is now bringing it to you through this offer. FC $14.95 ALLEY CAT AWESOME SET This package contains the Alley Cat Prelude DF Exclusive Story PLUS the Alleycat #1 AU Cover and the Alley Cat Versus Lady Pendragon Limited story that was only available online! That's 3 for the price of one! Set $10.00 TOMB RAIDER #1/2 The mail in limited edition of Tomb Raider #1/2. One of the hottest comics meets one of the hottest offers around - the combination – a totally sold out #1/2 offer! FC $12.95 MARVEL COMICS MARVEL COMICS MARVEL UNIVERSE ON SALE FEBRUARY 7 FANTASTIC FOUR #40 cover by carlos pacheco carlos pacheco & jeph loeb/ carlos pacheco/jesus merino The Fantastic Four gets trapped in the Negative Zone—but which teammate gets stranded behind? And who are the Nega- Explorers? Plus: after months of scheming, the Gideon Board finally makes their move! 7-59606-04456-6-04011 2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR'S BIG TOWN #4 (OF 4) a "what if?" adventure cover by mike mckone & mark mckenna steve englehart/mike mckone/mark mckenna It's the 48-paged conclusion to the new What If? adventure! What will Reed Richards choose: his invention—or the people that use it? Meanwhile, the family of the Human Torch faces their destiny! Plus: the Avengers vs. Magneto and the Brotherhood! This is the book that has the online community buzzing! Now read it for yourself! 7-59606-05011-6-00411 3.50 THOR #34 cover by andy kubert dan jurgens/andy kubert/scott hanna The god of thunder vs. the man of tomorrow! Possessed of powers and abilitites far beyond those of normal man, he's come to Earth—to kill the mighty Thor! Who is this strange visitor and what is his connection to another time-lost foe of the Asgardian Avenger? 7-59606-03506-9-03411 2.25 ON SALE FEBRUARY 14 BLACK PANTHER #29 cover by sal velluto & bob almond christopher priest/sal velluto/bob almond It's the catastrophic conclusion to "Sturm Und Drang: A Story Of Love And War!" With Wakanda on the brink of destruction—and the world on the edge of global conflict—the Black Panther battles to the death with his greatest enemy: Klaw, master of sound! Meanwhile, the fate of the world—and possibly the universe—rests on the narrow shoulders of... Everett K. Ross?! "Though Christopher Priest's dialogue, as usual, is the highlight of the book, I love how Sal Velluto and Bob Almond's art dances around the page. Highly recommended: 10 (out of 10)." -Don MacPherson, Comics Newsarama 7-59606-03876-3-02911 2.50 DEFENDERS #2(A) cover by erik larsen/klaus janson erik larsen & kurt busiek/erik larsen/klaus janson The Hulk! Namor! Silver Surfer! Dr. Strange! Why have Marvel's most powerful malcontents formed a team? Tempers flare and fists fly as The Defenders learn the truth about what's brought them together! Plus: a long-time ally returns in a most unexpected way! 7-59606-05063-5-00211 2.99 DEFENDERS #2(B) cover by tbd It's "2-For-2" time, meaning this second issue gets a second cover by tbd! 7-59606-05063-5-00221 2.99 IRON MAN #39 cover by alitha martinez frank tieri/alitha martinez/mark pennington Virtual insanity! Tony Stark squares off in a mental match against our mystery villain! But how will he fare without the firepower of his famed armor? 7-59606-04457-3-03911 2.25 ON SALE FEBRUARY 21 CAPTAIN AMERICA #40 cover by dan jurgens dan jurgens/dan jurgens The secret director of the terrorist cult known as A.I.M. goes on trial—but will Captain America be able to bring this criminal mastermind to justice? And in doing so will he forever ruin his life as Steve Rogers? 7-59606-04455-9-04011 2.25 CAPTAIN MARVEL #16 cover by CHRISCROSS & anibal rodriguez PETER DAVID/CHRISCROSS/anibal rodriguez The Psycho-Man is unleashed on Earth! How can Captain Marvel hope to defeat him when the psychotic one is protected by Genis's ultimate enemy, Fredd: Captain Marvel's Evil Twin Clone Future Self From Another Dimension?! 7-59606-04815-1-01611 2.50 THE ESSENTIAL THOR VOL. 1 Still available! Reprinting JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #83 - #112, this phonebook-sized black-and-white volume reprints Thor's earliest adventures by the titanic team of Stan "The Man" Lee and Jack "King" Kirby! It's 528 pages of all-out action for the bargain price of $14.95! That's only 3 measely cents per page! 7-59606-10761-2-00111 14.95 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE #3 (OF 12) cover by michael golden Continuing Marvel's star-studded celebration of the Fantastic Four's 40th Anniversary! Who is the evil genius behind the recent attacks on the FF? If Namor and the Kree Sentry weren't enough, now our fab foursome must contend with the X-Men, Spider-Man, Dr. Strange and the mutant-hunting Sentinels! Erik Larsen, Keith Giffen, Ron Frenz, Tom DeFalco, Joe Sinnott and more deliver Mighty Marvel Action in the classic Lee/Kirby tradition! 7-59606-05064-2-00311 2.99 INCREDIBLE HULK #25 cover by john romita jr. PAUL JENKINS/john romita jr. • THE SCOOP: It's a no-holds-barred, all-out battle between the Hulk and his hated dark twin, the Abomination! • THE STORY: The green goliath has been aimed like a gun at the man-monster responsible for the death of his wife—and General "Thunderbolt" Ross just pulled the trigger! Now two gamma-spawned titans clash in a war that will destroy a town, ravage a landscape—and climax in a masterpiece of revenge! • THE BUZZ: "Find out why people are saying this is the best (take on) Hulk since Peter David!" -Comic Shop News • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04745-1-02511 2.99 THOR VISIONARIES: WALT SIMONSON TP Still available! This 288 page collection reprints THOR #337 - #348, the trail-blazing issues by writer/artist Walt Simonson! 7-59606-10758-2-00111 24.95 THUNDERBOLTS #49 cover by mark bagley & al vey fabian nicieza/patrick zircher/greg adams Revealed: the face of Scourge! Plus: the truth about Jolt's death and the conspiracies that have plagued the T-Bolts come to light as we rocket towards our big 50th issue blowout! "It's everything a Marvel super hero title should be... it's got strong characters, art and a story rich in pleasures for both new readers and those who have been following the long, continuing epic from the beginning." -S.A. Bennett, Comics Buyer's Guide 7-59606-09566-3-04911 2.25 ON SALE FEBRUARY 28 AVENGERS #39 cover by alan davis KURT BUSIEK/alan davis/mark farmer Continuing the Avengers' new direction with the new art team of Alan Davis and Mark Farmer! There's trouble in Greece—of the gamma-irradiated kind! And as the new Avengers jet off to save the day, reservist Silverclaw comes face to face with the instigator behind the avalanche of green rage! "It's the beginning of a glorious new era for THE AVENGERS." -Comic Shop News 7-59606-04458-0-03911 1.99 DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES: FRANK MILLER VOL. 2 new cover by frank miller Still available! Marvel proudly presents the second volume of Frank Miller's acclaimed run on DAREDEVIL! This 336-page trade paperback features a new cover by Miller. Also, like Vol. 1, the coloring will be re-separated for a "smoother," non- pixilated presentation of the hues. 7-59606-10757-5-00111 24.95 DEADPOOL #51 cover by darick robertson jimmy palmiotti/darick robertson/ jon holdredge Featuring art by Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan)—not to mention Kid Deadpool, the Sensational Character Find of 2001! School's in session, and the Merc-with-a-Mouth's the teacher! Will Wade's lessons fall on deaf ears—or will they have deadly consequences for Deadpool himself? 7-59606-03703-2-05111 2.25 FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FANTASTIC FOURTH VOYAGE OF SINBAD cover by pascual ferry chris claremont/pascual ferry • THE SCOOP: It's swords, sorcery and super heroics with the fabulous Fantastic Four—and the legendary adventurer Sinbad! • THE STORY: Join the Thing, Invisible Woman, Mr. Fantastic and the Human Torch as they travel through the mystical realm of Sinbad in order to gather four amazing artifacts. But that's easier said than done when facing the Hydra, the Rukh and the menace of Mogul, tyrant extraordinaire! • THE CREATORS: Writer Chris Claremont (UNCANNY X-MEN) returns to the FF—and transports them into the genre he loves: swashbuckling high adventure! His imagination comes to life through the energetic and whimsical art of Pascual Ferry (HEROES FOR HIRE)! • THE FORMAT: This one-shot is 48 pages, with no ads. 7-59606-05029-1-00111 5.95 UNIVERSE X #7 (OF 12) painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger/doug braithwaite The strange saga of Marvel's alternate future continues! On the surface of the moon, Thor, Captain Marvel, the Hulk and the X-Men confront the Supreme Intelligence! Meanwhile, back on Earth, Reed Richards and Castle Doom are beseiged by Immortus' mutant army! 7-59606-04897-7-00611 3.50 ON SALE IN MARCH ESSENTIAL AVENGERS VOL. 3 roy thomas/john buscema • THE SCOOP: The ESSENTIAL army marches onward with a second volume reprinting the earliest adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! • THE STORIES: Captain America, the Wasp, Hawkeye, Hercules, Iron Man and Thor assemble to face a tidal wave of villains including Magneto, the Grim Reaper, the Collector, the Masters of Evil, the Scarlet Centurian, the Circus of Crime and Ultron! Reprinting AVENGERS #47 - #68—plus AVENGERS ANNUAL #2—this collection also continues the 1st appearance of Yellowjacket, the transformation of Hawkeye into Goliath, the 1st appearance of Black Panther as an Avenger, and the wedding of Janet van Dyne and Hank Pym! Plus: the 1st appearance of the Vision! • THE FORMAT: 528 pages of bold, black-and-white action in the Mighty Marvel Manner for a mere $14.95! Choosy mothers choose ESSENTIALS! 7-59606-?-00111 14.95 MARVEL KNIGHTS ON SALE FEBRUARY 7 HULK SMASH #2 (OF 2) painted cover by kevin nowlan garth ennis/john mccrea Garth Ennis unliashes the Hulk! What hope do mere mortal men have against the most powerful creature to ever walk the planet? Learn the answer as Ennis and John McCrea (Jenny Sparks) look into the minds of the soldiers given the unlucky order of facing the green goliath! 7-59606-05049-9-00211 2.99 ON SALE FEBRUARY 14 DAREDEVIL/SPIDER-MAN #4 (OF 4) painted cover by alex ross paul jenkins/phil winslade/tom palmer DD and Spidey—two of your favorite heroes in one book! The web-slinger and the Man Without Fear square off with the unholy mastermind behind the Gang of Four—and when we say "unholy," we mean it! Plus: What has the Black Widow uncovered about the Kingpin? "Phil Winslade... has everything it takes to be an artistic superstar for the next millennium." - Comic Shop News 7-59606-05056-7-00411 2.99 ON SALE FEBRUARY 28 DAREDEVIL #17 cover by joe quesada & david mack brian michael bendis/david mack Continuing the new story arc by Brian Michael Bendis (Powers) and David Mack (Kabuki)! Reporter Ben Urich attempts to uncover the secret of a young boy named Timmy—but what he finds instead are answers that only produce more troubling questions! (Marvel Memo: this is a resolicit. All previous orders are canceled.) 7-59606-04706-2-01711 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS #10 cover by joe quesada chuck dixon/eduardo barreto/Nelson decastro Ride along with the Punisher on the trip we never thought he'd take—to the slammer! Will Frank Castle pay for his crimes? Or will he use his "Get out of jail free" card? And speaking of rides, Dagger and the Black Widow discover that they no longer have one when Natasha's car is stolen—the trouble is, the car was made by S.H.I.E.L.D.! 7-59606-04878-6-01011 2.99 SPIDER-MAN ON SALE FEBRUARY 7 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #6 cover by mark bagley brian michael bendis/mark bagley/art thibert • THE SCOOP: History is made as our spanking new web-slinger takes on his first super-villain: the Green Goblin! • THE STORY: Norman Osborn strikes against Spider-Man as only he can! Publisher J. Jonah Jameson takes a sudden interest in our young hero! Plus: Peter Parker spins his very first web! Be there as the legend begins anew! • THE BUZZ: "This story is damn good. Bendis is showing off his incredible ability to recreate dialogue... (and) Mark Bagley is doing a great job of displaying the raw emotions of Peter Parker." -Nathan Versalle, Slush Factory 7-59606-05031-4-00611 2.25 ON SALE FEBRUARY 14 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #28 cover by john romita jr. howard mackie/john romita jr./scott hanna A gangland war explodes as the new Enforcers strike against the major crime bosses of the Big Apple! Meanwhile, everyone is trying to set Peter Parker up on a blind date! But with the town in flames, is now really the best time for the web-slinger to hit the dating scene? 7-59606-04716-1-02811 2.25 SPIDER-GIRL #31 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco/pat olliffe/al williamson Spider-Girl vs. Tony Stark and the Avengers? But why? What does this fight between friends have to do with The Buzz? And who are the mystery villains who appear in this all-out action issue? "Tom DeFalco has achieved a perfect balance in this series... he explores Marvel continuity, but the book remains accessible. In fact, one of the title's greatest strengths is how accessible it is." -Don MacPherson, Comics Newsarama 7-59606-03503-8-03111 2.25 SPIDER-MAN: LIFELINE #1 (OF 3) painted cover by steve rude fabian nicieza/steve rude/bob wiacek • THE SCOOP: An all-new Spidey story drawn by one of the industry's all-time greats, Steve Rude! • THE STORY: You want action? Crave thrills? Get a load of this wild race! The players: two crimebosses scrambling after an ancient stone tablet. It's promise: unlimited power! Their unwilling ally in their deadly quest: Curt Conners, a.k.a. the Lizard! And caught in the fray: none other than the ever-amazing Spider-Man! So if you're hankering for a classic, stand-alone adventure starring your favorite wall-crawler, this one's for you! • THE CREATORS: Written by the master of the plot-twist, THUNDERBOLTS' Fabian Nicieza! Illustrated by "The Dude" himself, Steve Rude—who's already penciled all three issues! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this three-part, bi-weekly limited series will be 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05033-8-00111 2.99 ON SALE FEBRUARY 21 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #28 cover by caare andrews paul jenkins/mark buckingham/dan green Last issue the city went wild in the grip of electrical haywire. This issue Spider-Man enters the lair of the villain responsible— ony to discover an even bigger horror! 7-59606-04717-8-02811 2.25 ON SALE FEBRUARY 28 ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 stan lee/steve ditko Still available! You know the drill: 528 pages of black & white action for a low, low price! This must-have book reprints AMAZING FANTASY #15, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #1 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 - #20 in one handy volume! 7-59606-10286-0-00111 14.95 ULTIMATE MARVEL: SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1 painted cover by matt wagner brian michael bendis/matt wagner • THE SCOOP: The world's most popular characters unite in the fantastic 1st issue of the all-new ULTIMATE series! • THE STORY: Canadian agents—led by Sabretooth—follow the wild man named Wolverine from the pages of ULTIMATE X-MEN straight to New York City! Hey, isn't that the hometown of the teenaged sensation known as Spider-Man? That's right, the ultimate encounter between comics' biggest stars starts right here! (So what heroes are on deck? Expect Iron Man, Captain America, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four... you know, cool Marvel heroes!) • THE CREATORS: He's the hottest writer in the biz... and Brian Michael Bendis is pumped about teaming up with a smorgasbord of awesome artists! "The initial artist line-up is: Steve Rude (SPIDER-MAN: LIFELINES), P. Craig Russell (The Ring of the Nibelung), Bill Sienkiewicz, Dave Gibbons (Watchmen), Terry Moore (Strangers in Paradise), Dan Brereton (Nocturnals), John Romita Sr., Jon Totleben (Swamp Thing), Zander Cannon (Top 10), Mike Avon Oeming (Powers), John Romita Jr., Phil Jimenez (Wonder Woman), Jim Mahfood (GENERATION X UNDERGROUND), David Mack (DAREDEVIL), Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and Mike Allred (The Atomics)! This series will the ULTIMATE audience how artistically divers the art of comics can be." And before we get to any of those greats, we'll be treated to the art of Matt Wagner (Grendel, Mage), who also paints this issue's cover! • THE WRITER SPEAKS: Bender recently told CSN that, "This book is more than a modern reinterpretation of the characters, it's a celebration of what Marvel Comics stands for! In every issue of this title readers will be introduced, as Joe Quesada likes to say, Marvel-Freakin' Comics! High quality artists dazzling readers with good old fashion Marvel fun!" • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. Printed on that slick ULTIMATE paper and thick cover! 7-59606-05088-8-00111 2.99 ESSENTIAL SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2 stan lee/steve ditko Still available! You want it, we're bringing it back into print! This must-have book collects AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #21 - #43 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUALs #2 and #3 in one black & white, 528-page volume! And check out that nice price! 7-59606-10299-0-002111 14.95 SPIDER-MAN: LIFELINE #2 (OF 3) painted cover by steve rude fabian nicieza/steve rude/bob wiacek Continuing a new stand-alone Spider-Man story drawn by Steve Rude! Dr. Strange, The Lizard, Hammerhead, The Eel, Boomerang, a mystical artifact and a certain wise-cracking wall-crawler. Mix them all together and what do you get? A Spidey adventure sure to thrill veteran and new readers alike! 7-59606-05033-8-00211 2.99 X-MEN ON SALE FEBRUARY EXCALIBUR: SWORD OF POWER #3 (OF 4) cover by pablo raimondi ben raab/pablo raimondi/jason martin Captain Britain returns in a tale of furious fantasy in the Mighty Marvel Manner! The only thing that stands between the evil goddess Roma's total domination of reality is the sword of might, Excalibur! Can Brian Braddock, Psylocke and the Black Knight reclaim it in time? 7-59606-05069-7-00311 2.99 MUTANT X #30 cover by michael golden howard mackie/ron lim/andrew pepoy Revealed: the secrets of Captain America! Why did the super soldier leave Earth's Mightiest Heroes—and why can't he reuturn? Find out when The Six collide with the Avengers! 7-59606-04690-4-03011 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN #391 cover by salvador larroca scott lobdell/salvador larroca A popular character returns to the X-Mansion—but who? And is the team he or she comes back to the same? 7-59606-02461-2-39111 2.25 X-MEN: THE HIDDEN YEARS #17 cover by john byrne john byrne/john byrne/tom palmer Kraven the Hunter has new prey: Hank McKoy, a.k.a. the Beast! Can anything come between the hunter and his quarry? 7-59606-04799-4-01711 2.50 ON SALE FEBRUARY 14 CABLE #90 cover by michael ryan robert weinberg/michael ryan As Cable questions his place in the X-Men, the Dark Sisterhood plots a holy war—with Nathan Summers at its bloody center! "Robert Weinberg's stories on this book have really brought Cable to a new level. The character has more depth and substance than at any time in his history." -Brian Rezsnyak, X-Fan 7-59606-01362-3-09011 2.25 GAMBIT & BISHOP: SONS OF THE ATOM #3 (OF 6) cover by j.h. Williams iii & mick gray scott lobdell/georges jeanty/sean parsons It's two of your favorite X-Men in one series! The time-tossed warrior and the ragin' Cajun have been exiled from the X- Men—but even in their darkest hour, why would these two heroes harbor one of their deadliest enemies? 7-59606-05075-8-00311 2.25 GENERATION X #74 "four days" part 4 (of 4) cover by art adams brian wood/steve pugh The spotlight swings right on Husk—too bad she's trapped in the dark! While the rest of Generation X are out of town, Paige Guthrie is cooped up in the Academy, geeking out over the new security system. But when that system goes on alert, Husk finds herself trapped and at the mercy of the program itself! 7-59606-02678-4-07411 2.25 ON SALE FEBRUARY 21 BLINK #3 (OF 4) cover by andy kubert scott lobdell/trevor mcCarthy Is Blink in love? Lost in the Negative Zone, young Clarice finds herself cut off from everyone she care for—and in the arms of another! But even as these two young lovers come together, they are faced with a legion of enemies—and an unholy alliance that could destroy the Age of Apocalypse! 7-59606-05018-5-00311 2.99 ULTIMATE X-MEN #3 cover by adam kubert mark millar/adam kubert/art thibert • THE SCOOP: Tempers within the X-Men flare as the Master of Magnetism strikes! • THE STORY: We met him last issue, but who is the mutant known as Wolverine? What is Weapon X? And why is Cyclops so suspicious of him? As Professor X struggles to stop his fledgling team from exploding, the terrorist known as Magneto lauches his greatest assault on the human race! 7-59606-05047-5-00311 2.25 X-MAN #74 "fearful symmetries" part 4 (of 4) cover by ariel olivetti steven grant/ariel olivetti The chilling conclusion to "Fearful Symmetries!" The god-like Qabiri has been marching through realities, destroying all Earths he deems inferior. So here's the questions: Number 1, you think our mutant shaman is going to let him trash our world? Number 2, what if Nate doesn't have the power to take down this wrecker of worlds? 7-59606-04204-3-07411 2.25 X-MEN #111 cover by leinil yu scott lobdell/leinil yu/mark morales Why have Magneto's forces doubled overnight? What's happened to the Legacy Virus? And why is the world teetering on the edge of a genetic war? Find out as we examine human/mutant tensions through the lens of television reporter Trish Tilby. 7-59606-01772-0-11111 2.25 ON SALE FEBRUARY 28 GAMBIT & BISHOP: SONS OF THE ATOM #4 (OF 6) cover by j.h. williams iii & Mick gray scott lobdell/cary nord/mark lipka It's two of your favorite X-Men in one series! The X-Men have faced many surprises over the years, but none as shocking as the one that Bishop and Gambit discover in this issue! 7-59606-05075-8-00411 2.25 WOLVERINE #161 cover by sean chen frank tieri/sean chen The final confrontation with Mr. X! How can Wolverine defeat an enemy who anticipates his every move? How can Logan beat a foe that revels in spilled blood—both his own and others'? Plus: Sabretooth strikes a deal with an old acquaitance—but who? 7-59606-02254-0-16111 2.25 X-MEN FOREVER #4 (OF 6) cover by kevin maguire fabian nicieza/kevin maguire In the footsteps of AVENGERS FOREVER, a motley crew of mutants fight to save reality! What's more bizarre: the possibility that your entire life is the experiment of some hidden entity—or the fact that the fate of the universe rests in the humble hands of the Toad? "You don't have to wait for ULTIMATE X-MEN to enjoy a mutant story that looks great, tells a complete story, and is fun to read!" -Comic Shop News 7-59606-05058-1-00411 3.50 X-MEN UNIVERSE #17 This 80-page issue reprints X-MEN #106 and WOLVERINE #152—along with informative character bios and story summaries! 7-59606-04814-4-01711 3.99 X-FORCE #113 "rage war" part 4 (of 4) cover by whilce portacio ian edginton/whilce portacio/gerry alanguilan It's the big budget, action movie climax as X-Force takes on the entire Russian army! At stake: the children of the revolution— superhuman by-products fo a forgotten weapons program! 7-59606-01766-9-11311 2.25 DYNAMIC FORCES LIMITED COMICS WOLVERINE VS. THE HULK FIRST MEETING 25TH ANNIVERSARY LITHOGRAPH By original artist Herb Trimpe! Back in 1975 a small scrappy Canadian appeared in The Incredible Hulk #181 to fight the Hulk and Wendigo! His name was Wolverine! Since then he has gone on to become one of the most popular character in the Marvel Universe! This character was drawn by artist Herb Trimpe, and to commemorate Wolverine's 25th Anniversary, Dynamic Forces is presenting this limited edition lithograph showcasing Wolverine with the first people he met in the Marvel Universe, The Hulk and Wendigo! If you missed out on this historic first appearance, here's your chance to get the Anniversary Edition Lithograph! Printed on 80 lb Gallerie Art Silk paper and measuring 18" by 24," this lithograph will be an incredible addition to your collection! $19.99 MSRP Signed by artist Herb Trimpe. $39.99 MSRP C93352 "Re-Sketched" edition with a sketch of Wolverine's head. $89.99 MSRP ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 "RE-MARKED" EDITION Signed with a "Spider-Man" Head Sketch by interior artist Art Thibert! $69.99 MSRP Limited to only 500 "Re-Marked" Editions. Also available signed by cover artist Joe Quesada and writer Brian Michael Bendis! $39.99 MSRP ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN & WOLVERINE #1 Signed by writer Brian Michael Bendis! $19.99 MSRP PETER PARKER SPIDER-MAN #1 "RE-MARKED" EDITION Signed and re-sketched by artist Scott Hanna. $69.99 MSRP Limited to 200 Signed and "Re-Marked" Editions. X-MEN: IN HOMAGE TO DAVE COCKRUM LITHOGRAPH BY ALEX ROSS $29.99 MSRP Signed by painter Alex Ross and Mr. Dave Cockrum! $59.99 MSRP "Re-Sketched" Edition with a Professor X "Head Sketch" on each cover by original "New X-Men" artist Dave Cockrum! $89.99 MSRP SPIDER-MAN: LIFELINES #1 Signed by writer Fabian Nicieza and artist Steve Rude! $39.99 MSRP X-MEN: FOREVER #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE JH WILLIAMS COVER $6.99 MSRP Signed by Fabian Nicieza, J.H. Williams, Mick Grey and José Villarrubia ! $59.99 MSRP "Re-Sketched" Edition with, for the first time ever, Three "Head Sketches" on each cover by Dynamic Forces cover artists J.H. Williams, drawing The Juggernaut; Mick Grey, drawing Jean Grey and José! Villarrubia, drawing Iceman $129.99 MSRP WOLVERINE #150 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER Wolverine's sold-out Anniversary Edition featuring the alternate cover by writer/artist Steve Skroce! $6.95 MSRP Or Signed by Steve Skroce! $19.99 MSRP WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT/BLACK BULL Black Bull JUST A PILGRIM LIMITED PREVIEW EDITION Written by GARTH ENNIS; Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA Cover by JOE JUSKO Garth Ennis the creator of Preacher and writer of Punisher returns to comics with his latest creation Just A Pilgrim, the second comic launch from Black Bull Entertainment. Preview the the first seven pages of the story along with exclusive material that will not appear anywhere else. Get the very first appearances of the enigmatic characters from this new 5-issue monthly series that will debut in March 2001. See dramatic conceptual artwork by Carlos Ezquerra, one of the co-creators of Judge Dredd, who has most recently collaborated with Ennis on Adventures In The Rifle Brigade. Go behind-the-scenes of this all-new series with exclusive Ennis/Ezquerra interviews conducted by series editor and Marvel Knights co-founder Jimmy Palmiotti. See character sketches and cover layouts by J. G. Jones along with cover previews by Glenn Fabry ( Preacher), Steve Dillon (Punisher) and Mark Texiera (Black Panther). In stores February 7, 2001 FC, 24pg SRP: $7.00 Wizard Entertainment WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #114 GET A JOB IN COMICS! Wizard: The Comics Magazine #114 will show you how you can get into the business. This issue will provide important tips on landing an internship in comics along with a complete list of companies and how you can apply to them. We'll also show you how to approach professionals at conventions. Plus, learn how today's hot pros broke into comics. We gather the Man of Steel's current creators-Jeph Loeb, Joe Kelly, Joe Casey and Mark Shultz to learn how Supes' origin will be tweaked and what's next. This issue will feature a Superman cover by Ed McGuinness. Celebrate 40 years of the Fantastic Four as we present the ultimate FF Mama-Jamma. Preview the teams fantastic all-new costumes on our alternate cover by Carlos Pacheco. See the Write Stuff as Wizard #114 talks to top comic writers like Brian Michael Bendis and Chuck Dixon to get advice on plotting, dialogue and action in particular types of writing styles. Get a writer's checklist with the resources that a good writer needs to start with. Preview the new and improved Marvel Universe with a look the hottest new art from the biggest Marvel Comics on the way this year. Learn how to protect your creations with our feature on Trademarks and Copyrights. Get essential information that every new artist and writer must know about registering new characters, names and concepts in order to maintain one's rights. Visit the set of the new From Hell feature film based on the Alan Moore comic title starring Johnny Depp in our updated "Coming Attractions" column. Get the latest news you need, along with the greatest coverage of every aspect of comic book entertainment only in Wizard: The Comics Magazine! EXCLUSIVES: Red Star #1/2 comic book from Image Comics. See an all-new exclusive tale with Sorceress Major Maya Antares and Krawl Captain Goncharova as they deal with the dangerous art of Warkasting in "Sorceress Boot Camp". Magazine (Superman cover by Ed McGuinness) $4.99 Magazine (New Fantastic Four cover by Carlos Pacheco) $4.99 TOYFARE #44 Prepare yourself for an exclusive Lord of the Rings movie toy preview on the cover of the February issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine. See the new action figures from one of the most anticipated movies that will be premiereing next year. The wizard Gandalf, the elven archer Legolas, an orc master and an evil Witch King Ringwraith will all be featured in this issues coverage of Toy Biz toys from the new film based on J. R. R. Tolkien's classic fantasy masterpiece. Get ready to be REAL SCANNED! Visit Gentle Giant Studios to take a tour of their facilities and see how they scan the heads of wrestlers to make the latest lines of lifelike Jakks Pacific WWF action figures. We'll shove the head of an actual ToyFare editor into the machine and see what happens. This issue will also run a REAL SCAN CONTEST where the winner will be flown to Gentle Giant to get their head scanned to make a figure. Mego Spidey and the cast of TWISTED MEGO THEATRE take the challenge of the hot television show Survivor. Find out who gets kicked off and who wins. Preview some of the all-new figures that will be on display at the annual International Toy Fair trade show in New York City next February. Learn about different careers in the toy business as we rundown job descriptions, requiremnents, and salaries of many different jobs available in this industry. We'll also check out the toy design class at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York City. 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! 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 Starting Lineup toys 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 ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! Magazine (Lord of the Rings toys cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #71 Play Magic: The Gathering's new Planeshift expansion with our Complete Planeshift Players Guide. See the best cards in this set as we interview a Magic designer, a professional Magic player and a loser who doesn't know a thing about the game. Find out which cards are the most powerful, get input from the InQuest editors and see what cards to collect. InQuest Gamer #71 is the funniest issue of the year! It will be packed with hilarious news, crazy sidebars and the wackiest games of all time. Check out the Dumbest Decks of All Time, like the "Amazing Atog Brothers Flying Circus" deck, the "Stupid Pet Trick" deck, "Bigby's Humongous Hand" and more with lots of stupid funny Magic plays. InQuest Gamer's price guide will have a special bonus section on original fantasy art with landmark artwork from masters like the Hildebrandt Brothers, Ed Beard Jr., Clyde Caldwell, Larry Elmore and many others. What if there was a collectible card game based on The Simpsons? How would it work? What would it be like? Find out as we unveil an all-new Simpsons CCG with Bart, Homer and the whole gang. 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 $4.99 WIZARD PRESENTS "IN" POWER! #12 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 off with the February issue #12! The hottest 'toons, toys, cards, gifts and more are all in here, plus Sailor Moon, Gundam Wing, and the newest PC games/cheat tips and more! There's also tons of super Pokémon, Digimon, Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball Z coverage! Get the latest news. Plus get the largest full-color Pokémon card game visual player's guide with the BEST DOZEN PIKACHU CARDS EVER and guide to Pikachu's greatest moments. "IN" POWER has the stuff kids want! Capoeira, the new Jimmy Neutron, Basketball's March Madness, surfing the net, along with the coolest toys, Playstation 2 gear, and ahuge feature on "How To Make Your Own Cartoon" are waiting for you in "IN" POWER #12! See the biggest anime battle ever as Prince Van from Escaflowne takes on the baddest Gundam Wing. Win with the new Dragonball Z expansion set using our awesome player's guide and collectible card checklist. Get it with an exclusive Nickelodeon Spongebob Squarepants cover in February from the publishers of Wizard: The Comics Magazine! EXCLUSIVES: FREE Sailor Moon poster and a pull-out Christina Aguilera poster! Magazine (Spongebob Squarepants cover) $4.99 TOYFARE EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURES! WWF DEBRA FIGURE The fiancé of Stone Cold Steve Austin is immortalized in a special ToyFare limited edition. This figure is a perfect companion to the Stone Cold ToyFare exclusive from JAKKS Pacific Complete your WWF action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector packaging!This figure will be an extremely limited edition that will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI O/A WWF THE BIG SHOW FIGURE From the exciting world of the WWF comes THE BIG SHOW ToyFare exclusive. This giant of wrestling comes dressed all in a black shirt that features a Big Show logo on the back! The Big Show ToyFare exclusive action figure from JAKKS Pacific will only be available while supplies last. Complete your WWF action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector packaging! Figure PI O/A STAR TREK GANGSTER KIRK FIGURE From the Star Trek original series episode "A Piece of the Action" comes this all-new Captain Kirk action figure dressed up as a 1930s mobster. This Kirk comes equipped with his communicator and a Starfleet base. Complete your Playmates Star Trek action figure collection now. Get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector box while supplies last! Figure PI COMICS SECTION A SILENT COMICS ARSENIC LULLABY #13 By popular demand, the third season of Arsenic Lullaby will start off with a continuing story. A renegade fetus, and two crippled children plot revenge on Voodoo Joe. This issue also includes stories such as the devil being dragged to a homecoming, and Leonardo Da Vincci being tortured by aliens. b&w, 28pg $2.50 AAA POP COMICS ATOMICS #14 by Mike Allred; colors by Laura Allred It's Part Two of the four-part slam-bang-jamma-wamma Savage Dragon epic! Madman and the Dragon have hooked up with The Atomics and have set upon a quest. Mystery and monsters abound on this incredibly exciting trek! What has happened to the Black Crystal? Who are the Suckers? Can the Savage Dragon clear the way for the heroes to their goal? FC, 24pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ATOMICS #3 by Mike Allred; colors by Laura Allred Revelations abound as this issue reveals the strange connection between Boone Gehr (a.k.a. Zapman) and the Mutant Street Beatniks. Also, Luna Romy makes her exciting debut as It Girl! And not to be missed, the terrifying debut of Snap City's most vile personage, The Cadaver! MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.95 ****************** AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #263 "Going Home" Part 32 of 34 — So close to Sand Hills Creek that everyone is referring to themselves in the third person. Dave almost found himself doing it while in this issue! The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 37 and counting. b&w, 24pg $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH CEREBUS VOLUME 1 TP by Dave Sim This thick trade paperback reprints Cerebus #1-25, the first chapter in Dave Sim's epic series — the longest running independent black-and-white comic published today! (STAR00070) SC, 7x10, 536pg, b&w $25.00 ********************* ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 9: CHILD OF RAGE TP by Terry Moore This latest trade paperback collects Strangers In Paradise #31-37 of Volume III. Katchoo struggles to fight her way out of the excessive life of hi-tech crime without endangering the lives of her friends, Francine and David. But her deadly rival, the psychotic beauty, Veronica, has other plans for the threesome. When Katchoo and Tambi team up for a brilliant takeover of the Big Six syndicate, Veronica seizes Francine and David in a deadly game of cat-and-mouse! The heart-pounding climax finds Katchoo forced to confront not only her bitter enemy, but the painful truth about herself. SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $15.95 ABNORMAL FUN COMICS ANOMALIES #3 by Sam Gaffin The earth's ability to sustain life is in jeopardy! Super-scientist Dr. Neutron traces the problem to Megaloticus, a huge, mobile machine designed to consume earth and trees and convert it all into strip malls and parking lots. If the Anomalies don't act fast, the entire earth could become one big shopping and dining experience! Also, three hapless friends are crushed by a flying saucer, Hubot chases some monkeys, and Mary Mayhem is attacked by a giant amoebae. Currently the only regular comic book to employ photography costumes! Check it out! b&w, 32pg $2.95 AC COMICS FEMFORCE: UNCUT #1 AC's Femforce has starred in 113 issues of their own series, and spawned several thousand pages more of superb comics entertainment in solo titles and spin-offs. And some of the most interesting and intriguing stories about these super-heroines have never appeared in their own book — or even in any AC comics! This unique volume compiles the best Femforce stories that never appeared in Femforce Comics. Stories and art by Bill Black, Brad Gorby, Mark Heike, Stephanie Sanderson, Ritchie Prosch, and Ben Smith. Plus, unpublished pin-ups and a few surprises! A must for Femforce fans and completists. Cover by Chris Allen and Mark Heike. SC, 8x5, 44pg, b&w $9.95 BEST OF THE WEST #19 More classic Western comics from the Golden Age featuring Rocky Lane, The Haunted Horseman, The Durango Kid, Redmask, and the B-Bar-B Riders! Art by Dick Ayers, Fred Guardineer, Frank Bolle, and more! Cover by Dick Giordano, Frank Bolle, Dick Ayers, and Fred Guardineer. b&w, 44pg $5.95 GOLDEN AGE MEN OF MYSTERY DIGEST SPECIAL #1 Men of Mystery is regarded by many as one of comicdom's top showcases for the highest-quality Golden Age super-hero reprints. While the regular series takes a break this month, AC presents this special format annual, featuring 12 full-length Golden Age stories, never previously printed in Men of Mystery, including three adventures of Magazine Enterprises' Avenger, all drawn by Bob Powell. Plus, additional tales starring Cat-Man & Kitten, Rocketman & Rocketgirl, Bulletman, and Strongman. Art by Powell, Charles Quinlan, Irwin Hasen, Ruben Moriera & Al Plastino, Bill Ward, and more! SC, 8x6, 120pg, b&w $15.95 ACCLAIM COMICS QUANTUM & WOODY #22 by Priest, Bright, & Tanghal The best comic you've probably never read has returned with more non-stop action! Quantum gets his first taste of omnipotence, and he likes it... a lot! Warrant and Lysander try to figure out how they blew up the Moon, while Woody, Ruben, and Sidne work to undo Toyo Harada's master plan. And now that the Moon has been destroyed, how will people suffering from lycanthropy use those extra three nights a month? RES. from Previews Vol. IX #12 (Dec99) FC, 32pg $2.50 AIT/PLANETLAR FOOTSOLDIERS VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Krueger & Mike Oeming The first four chapters of Jim Keueger's (Earth X) cult classic are collected here in one volume for the very first time, featuring superb artwork from Mike Oemings (Powers), and sporting the original cover by Alex Ross that first teamed up the Earth X creators. In a future oppressed by a police force that keeps a law no one can possibly live under, a new hope is unearthed when three boys are chosen by a mysterious old man to exhume a forgotten legacy. They go to find the graveyard of super-heroes and rob the graves, only to find the shoes of the legends are impossible to fill. This definitive collection features an introduction by Jeph Loeb; brand-new appendices for each chapter written by Krueger; and extra, never-before-seen Mke Oeming art and stories. SC, 7x10, 152pg , b&w $14.95 SKY APE TP Kirk Madge isn't just another six-foot gorilla with a taste for Michelob, Armani suits, and authentic Texas barbecue — he's Sky Ape, the jetpack-propelled millionaire crime-buster who doles out whuppings like the President hands out free cheese. If you dig action, adventure, and a full-day's supply of obscure pop-culture references, saddle up with Kirk and crew as they tangle with robots, cook pancake breakfasts at gunpoint, and try to unlock the mysteries of Kirk's past. And what a nebulous past it is — could he be some bizarre lab experiment gone terribly wrong, or is he, as a recurring dream hints, a former Boston Red Sox star with a grizzly secret? SC, 7x10, 128pg , b&w $12.95 ALCHEMY STAR OF THE MONTH BRYAN TALBOT'S BRAINSTORM From the acclaimed creator of A Tale of One Bad Rat, Luther Arkwright, and Heart of Empire, this book presents Talbot's earliest British underground works for the first time in one volume. Originally published in the now legendary Brainstorm Comix series, it includes the Chester P Hackenbush (psychedelic alchemist) trilogy; The Omega Report — a sci-fi rock comedy thriller come private-dick pastiche; the Smokey Bears strips; and The Papist Affair — a Luther Arkwright episode which served as the seed from which the later epic and "Heart of Empire" would grow. (STAR10227) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $16.95 ****************** AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink PATTY CAKE & FRIENDS VOLUME 2 #2 by Scott Roberts Action figures are not dolls! Just ask José! And, how does Patty-Cake get hit with a shoplifting rap? Say it isn't so! And, when the lights go out how do you keep a crybaby like Irving from freaking out? All this useful information is packed into the latest issue of the Eisner/Ignatz-nominated series — and there's plenty more inside! Scott Robert's fans recognize this book for the treasure it is — if you haven't discovered it yet, don't miss it! b&w, 48pg (Note Price) $4.95 SPOOK GIRL #5 by Mike Macropoulos Abducted! Just west of El Paso, hundreds of seemingly dead and bloated extra-terrestrial corpses the size of toads are falling prodigiously from the sky! While trying to solve the riddle of this not so natural phenomenon, Trixie is captured! What do the aliens want with Spookgirl? Will she escape? Can she make it back to Neutron City in time to feed Bongo? Only this issue contains the answers... b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPOOK GIRL #1 by Mike Macropolous "Spookgirl" is the codename for Trixie McGillicutty, a headstrong young woman with an affinity for finding the unusual and surreal through her investigations around the world. This series explores Urban Myths and what happens when fairy tales become real. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ******************* Slave Labor LITTLE GLOOMY #5 by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Now that Simon and his evil zombies have been destroyed, Gloomy can finally return to the quiet, peaceful life of a paranoid shut-in, right? No, of course not. Little Gloomy decides it's time to get out of Spooksville for a while and go on a vacation. Big mistake. Ghosts, ghouls, and a gruesome death are all that await Gloomy in "The Haunted Hotel". This single-issue story is a great starting point for new readers of all ages, and is also supported by new Little Gloomy stories appearing in the pages of Disney Adventures. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LITTLE GLOOMY #1 & 2 by Landry Walker & Eric Jones Welcome to Creepsville — a town where the moon is always full and the sun never rises. A land inhabited only by nightmares and oddities, monsters, and madmen. A world where the most bizarre and frightening creature of them all is a cute little girl named Little Gloomy. Gloomy lives on the outskirts of town, alone — an outcast with few friends, afraid to go outside, afraid to show her face in public. #1—b&w, 24pg $2.95 #2—b&w, 24pg $2.95 ****************** ODD JOB #7 by Ian & Tyson Smith It's the final showdown in Spiral City, on the eve of the invasion that threatens to overwhelm our poor dimension with bumbling, grumbling, and vaguely annoying robots. Moe and Co. stand forward to enter the Battle Arena to save mankind from a bothersome fate. As added incentive, Moe's fate hangs in the balance as he tackles his mysterious past, and Evil Moe, the alter ego responsible for stealing his eyes seven years ago. All is revealed as Moe's origin gets odder and odder. Plus, Robin battles Abraham Lincoln! b&w, 24pg $2.95 PRIVATE BEACH #1 by David Hahn Hanging out with friends and goofing while trying to deal with personal minor paranormal events and peculiar occurrences — this is the life of Trudy Honeyvan. Do you know how to spot a con man? Can a white woman be an African-American? And what's the verdict on female armpit hair, anyway? Vexed with these monumental questions and a desire to figure out what to feature on her Trudyverse website, we go with Trudy and her pal, Sharona Cupkey, on a simple day trip to the beach. By the day's end, Trudy is keenly aware that her life is a few degrees off from everyone else's. The great-looking, smart, and sexy series is already familiar to some readers who remember David's series from Antarctic Press, Private Beach: Fun and Perils in the Trudyverse. Be on board for this first issue of the Slave Labor series, sure to appeal to male and female readers alike and fans of books like Strangers in Paradise. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SPARKS #5 by Lawrence Marvit Friends are made and hearts are broken in the fifth issue of Sparks. A rift forms between Jo and Galahad when Jo begins to spend all her time going out with the girls — parties, blind dates, drunken idiots, and short skirts abound. But the next day, who will still be her friend? We also learn how Jo became an auto mechanic, and what happened to her prom date in a story about identity, friendship, and the desperate need to be loved. b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPARKS #3 & #4 by Lawrence Marvit Not to be missed! Sparks is a touching and elegant tale is slowly gaining its much-deserved recognition as one of the best of today's comics. Read it and find out why. #3—b&w, 48pg $4.95 #4—b&w, 48pg $4.95 O/A RARE CREATURE #1 by Kelley Seda The strange tale of a girl named Amelia, all alone in the big city and who falls for the boy next door. This is anything but a straight-up romantic tale, however, as the boy has a secret that leads her into a dark underworld of freakish creatures and her own paranoid fears. b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $3.50 ****************** ANCIENT STUDIOS LEAGUE OF SUPER-GROOVY CRIMEFIGHTERS #3 by Campbell, Massey, Taylor, & Kelleher To pay for his deceased father's lifestyle costs, Scott Simmons, a.k.a. Sergeant America, turns to crime. It isn't long until he's caught by the League of Super-Groovy Crimefighters and sentenced to community service. But Scott has one last trick up his sleeve, and it may just run the League out of town for good. Bonus: Coupon for free posters and low-priced custom sketches by League artist Mitch Massey are included! b&w, 30pg $2.95 ANDES BOOKS UNCLE SLAM & FIRE DOG: THE COLLECTED TP by Parks, Hester, & Various From the art team of the new Green Arrow series comes this new collection of guaranteed fun. Originally published by Action Planet Comics, America's favorite delusional super-hero and his robotic Dalmatian sidekick serve up action, adventure, and laughs as they search for truth, justice, and the perfect corndog. Features new pin-ups by Rick Burchett, Derec Aucoin, and others. b&w, 100pg $12.00 ANDROMEDA ENTERTAINMENT FIRST WAVE: JORDAN RADCLIFFE by James Anthony & Dan Parsons Sci-fi and horror film icon Traci Lords joins the First Wave cast as they fight to prevent the GUA invasion of Earth! This stand-alone issue is set to premiere with the U.S. release of the First Wave third season, and ties directly into the "Raven Nation" episode! Jordan Radcliffe is the leader of the mysterious Raven Nation, an elite fighting force that identifies and destroys alien outposts on Earth. With the web journals of Cade Foster as their guide, Jordan and her compatriots have prepared an army and are developing weapons to stop the murderous Martians before the deadly Second Wave can be launched. Set inside the second episode of the new season, this issue reveals the woman Jordan was before her life was torn apart by the GUA and their sinister experiments. Get the inside scoop on the fantastic world of First Wave and the newest warrior to join the cause, Jordan Radcliffe! Painted cover of Traci Lords as Jordan Radcliffe by Matt Busch! Also available in a Photo Cover edition featuring Traci Lords! PAINTED COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 PHOTO COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 ANTARCTIC PRESS BENZINE #5 by Ben Dunn & Various 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 some of the top manga artists on the scene today, along with reviews and articles on the latest in Japanese anime, fantasy, and SF! Bimonthly. b&w, 48pg+ $4.95 GOLD DIGGER VOLUME 2 #19 by Fred Perry With her family safe from harm, Julia can focus all of her attention on her opponent G'nolga. A furious battle ensues, but Tirant and Array aren't done with Julia yet… and they reveal an ancient weapon that, much to everyone's alarm, summons one of the mysterious Shadows of legend! FC, 24pg $2.95 GOLD DIGGER GOLD BRICK COLLECTION TP by Fred Perry Antarctic Press is proud to present the biggest volume of collected Gold Digger issues ever! A must for any Gold Digger fan, this edition collects issues #1-25 of the original Gold Digger series! That's 600 pages of material — the equivalent of eight regular trade paperbacks! See the antics of Gina, Cheetah, and Brianna from the beginning, and see them grow into the characters they've become today. The print run on this title is extremely limited, and many of the issues included are very scarce, so don't miss out on this monster volume! Also available signed by Fred Perry! REG.—SC, 7x10, 600pg, b&w $49.95 SIGNED—SC, 7x10, 600pg, b&w (CAUT: 2) MSRP: $60.00 HOW-TO-DRAW MANGA FIGURE DRAWING #3 Antarctic Press continues its series of How-To-Draw-Manga guidebooks! Ben Dunn, Fred Perry — and now Joe Wight — continue to present a comprehensive guide to figure drawing in the manga style with lessons in anatomy, proportions, facial construction, expression, and poses! b&w, 32pg $4.95 MANGA EX #1 by Various Antarctic Press is supremely proud to present the latest addition to its line, the mighty Manga EX! This phenomenal bimonthly anthology features a wide array of talent and stories, running the gamut from high fantasy to science-fiction adventure. Manga EX will feature such works as Joe Wight's Twilight X, Solomon Russell's Black Sword, and Rob Zajaczkowski's over-the-top fantasy tale The Chosen Warrior. Rocket into the future with Paper Tiger's Serious Moonlight, Marcus Shank's Amino Acid Rain, and Ian Wells' The Moors Code. Then top it all off with Kyle Carrozza's gonzo comedy Clair's Stupid Life, Hiro-san & David Hutchison's Armary, and many more! Bimonthly. b&w, 96pg $6.95 MANGAZINE #19 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, and all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! All this, plus, extra stories and art to round out the biggest package of anime-and manga-inspired adventures in America! Wrap it up in a spectacular cover by Joe Wight and you've got Mangazine! Now, with more than 100 pages of more comics and new features every month! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 140pg+, PC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #81 by Ben Dunn & Hiro-San AP Core Title! Lights... camera... action! Diamond Diane, one of America's newest action stars, is coming home to Quagmire to film her latest big budget booyah! The casting call goes out to "Bring It On" to the area's Combat Cheerleading squads. Will the Koalas get the part, or will they "Scream" if Flugerville wins? FC, 24pg $2.95 TIGERS OF TERRA VOLUME 3 #4 by Ted Nomura AP Core Title! "Planet of War"—In this final issue of the current series, the Tiger team of the EVG (Earth Volunteer Group) faces new challenges, both from a massive assault by the Viragonian Terror Force in their Nazi markings and from a new Chancellor in charge of the Terran government who's bent on destroying his country in order to win the war. With Earth reluctant to send more reinforcements to avoid escalating the war, the EVG is forced to fight for survival! The new Tigers of Terra series, Luftwaffe: 2040, will return in June 2001 as part of the new Tigers of the Luftwaffe anthology series. Bimonthly. FC, 24pg (4 of 4) $2.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA SACRED SIX-PACK Don't miss this chance to pick up a back-issue selection of the title that boosted Antarctic Press and spawned controversy and homage. Get a six-pack of six different Warrior Nun Areala comics for one low price! Pack (x6) $6.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA VOLUME 3 #19 by Anthony Zicari & Craig Babiar AP Core Title! Seven Deadly Sins Part 3: "Hands of Fate"—Eleanore continues to battle for her life against the combined forces of the Seven Deadly Sins. One by one they attack, and she fights to the brink of exhaustion, one against many... inching ever closer to her inevitable confrontation with The Master. Will she have enough left to stop his evil plans? b&w, 24pg $2.95 ANTI-BALLISTIC PIXELATIONS SAIKO & LAVENDER BOOK 4 After a brief stint of misfortune, Saiko and Lavender end up working for peanuts at the local carnival. Lavender, fed up with the receiving-end of flashing blades, Satan, and even more bears, finally decides to stick it to the man and get her store back! But first things first — she must fix the car's infatuation infestation amidst a sea of panicked masses caused by impending alien invasion. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ANTIPODES PUBLISHING LEATHER TALES #4 by Steve Malley The action heats up in issue four as the scarred man draws closer still, and Kara and Chastity are thrown into a pitched gun battle with mobsters and crooked cops! As always, 10% of all profits go to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 ARCANE COMICS PROPHECY OF THE SOUL SORCERER VOLUME 2 #5 by Seaton, Blaine, & Stegbauer The conclusion to the first story arch: Nighthawk and Morbid battle to the death! Noah faces the Death Soul Warriors alone! Durgan learns he's being manipulated — and there's nothing he can do about it! Sydney's frustration over Elijah's behavior is tearing her apart. Queen B calls her youngest magic-wielding daughter to her side to watch both Noah and Hope. And we learn one of the "good guys" isn't all that good after all! This issue ships with two different covers filled at a 50/50 ratio. RES. from Previews Vol. X #5 (May00) FC, 32pg $2.95 ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS ARCHIE #507 by Boldman, Gladir, Golliher, & Goldberg "The Return of Captain Dare": Chuck's latest comic creation bares more than a passing resemblance to his high-school friends. In "Study Buddy," Archie has the whole house to himself and he's determined to study — but his visiting friends have other ideas. "Them's The Breaks": Archie tries to convince Veronica he's not as clumsy as everyone thinks — and breaks one of her father's favorite vases in the process! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE DIGEST #179 by Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY #97 by Various Bright and beautiful, smart and sassy, everyone's favorite girl-next-door is here in all-new adventures! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #159 by Various "Wheel Friends?": The scooter craze hits Riverdale, and Betty and Veronica get more attention than usual as they zip along on their snazzy wheels. But who has the best scooter? There's only one way to find out: a contest! "Interactive Comics II": By popular demand, this story picks up where a recent "Interactive" Archie story left off, as Betty and Veronica invite readers to determine the course of action. "Remote Possibility": Betty discovers a remote control can control Veronica's actions and even rewind time — so Archie can ask her out instead! Can Betty's remote coexist with her conscience? FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #47 by Dan Parent & Mike Pellowski "Look Who's Not Talking!": Veronica gets her tonsils out and that means she can't talk for awhile. That's bad timing — she's about to debate Reggie in English class! When she decides to write everything out on a pad, however, she proves the pen is mightier than the boor! "Prize Fooled": Veronica learns her talent really is shopping when she becomes a winning contestant on the game show, "Guess The Price!" "And The Winner Is": Move over, Carson — Brigitte, Betty, and Veronica have just won a co-hosting spot on NTV's request video show! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #119 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. Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #96 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette — teen dreamqueens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC (Note Price) $3.29 JUGHEAD #135 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsay "The Hit Squad": Has everyone gone "punchy," or did Jughead really hit Archie?! "Cake Mistake": Jughead takes up the fine art of cake decorating — but drives everyone crazy when he decorates every food…. and everything… in sight! Iced convertible, coming right up! "Brain Drain": Jughead thinks Hollywood is full of brilliant, original ideas — that they stole from him! "Barks and Bytes": Dilton builds Jughead an interactive robot dog — and it's got Hot Dog going nuts… and bolts! FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #75 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! Digest, FC (Note Price) $3.29 LAUGH DIGEST #165 by Various The timeless high-school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #17 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the all-new animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem. Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's "Spookie Jar" and turn her Junior High upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #94 by Bollers, Fry, & Pepoy "New Order 2": As beautiful as the new Knothole Village is, Sonic just can't adjust to it knowing that Robotnik's presence — and that of the Overlanders — persists in Robotropolis. For his part, Elias has chosen the path of peace, electing to focus on turning Knothole into a permanent habitat rather than trying to reclaim Robotropolis. By issue's end, however, dark alliances shall be made and peril shall befall the Freedom Fighters — in the form of both natural disasters and wicked enemies! It isn't long before Sonic gets a chance to switch back to "hero" mode! FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #111 by Dan Parent "Powergrrl!": Veronica decides to create and market her own super-hero character — and even makes personal appearances in costume! When she accidentally foils a real robbery, she becomes a real hero — but can she keep up the charade? "How Electrifying": Veronica is shocked — at least figuratively — when her father buys her an electric car! "This Old Mansion": When the Lodge's remodel their mansion on national TV, Veronica makes more than a "cameo appearance!" FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FUN-PACKS Due to many requests, these affordable Fun-Packs of Archie-published titles are now available. Each features at least two fun- filled Archie titles! CHERYL BLOSSOM SUPER-PACK: CHERYL IN HOLLYWOOD (x3) $3.59 BETTY & VERONICA FUN-PACK (x2) $2.79 ARCHIE FUN-PACK (x2) $2.79 ******************* ASIAPAC BOOKS PTE LTD CELESTIAL ZONE #12 The Battle of Maling! — Green Dragon springs a surprise attack on an unarmed Wang Chan, who without his spirit sword, must rely on his wits for survival! Meanwhile, White Tiger battles Xing Ling, who has still not mastered her spirit sword. However, thanks to self-hypnosis, she is able to unleash her full potential at the crucial moment! Meanwhile, the leaders of the three most powerful evil sects hold their first summit, and plan to launch their attack on Mt. Dream Cloud immediately! (CAUT: 4) SC, 152pg, b&w $8.95 ASTONISH COMICS HEROBEAR & THE KID 2ND PRINTINGS If you missed out on the first printings of this critically acclaimed fan-favorite series by Mike Kunkel, then has Astonish Comics got something for you! The first two issues are back in print, both with all-new cover images. Issue #1's new cover edition is limited to 2500 copies, while Issue #2 will ship with two different covers (one by Mike Kunkel, and one by his son, Alec!), together limited to 2,000 copies. #1 $2.95 #2 $2.95 HEROBEAR & THE KID T-SHIRT #1 A brand new t-shirt from Astonish Comics! Proudly wear Herobear and Tyler on a black shirt, available in Adult XL and Children's Large sizes! XL (ADULT) PI LG (CHILD) PI AVATAR PRESS WARREN ELLIS'S STRANGER KISSES #3 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer In this explosive final issue, Warren Ellis wraps up his hyper-kinetic masterpiece. The underground of Los Angeles has swallowed up combat magician William Gravel. He knows their terrible secret — the secret that would gut Hollywood and traumatize the entire country if revealed. As far as they're concerned, he must die. So, why is he putting a gun to his own head? Mike Wolfer provides the stunning art. Monthly. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.00 WRAPAROUND—b&w, 32pg (3 of 3) $3.95 WARREN ELLIS'S STRANGER KISSES LEATHER SIGNED #1 by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer This slick, black leather-composite edition is printed with green foil, limited to only 700 copies, and is signed by Warren Ellis and Mike Wolfer. Monthly. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARREN ELLIS' "STRANGE KISS" SCRIPT BOOK by Warren Ellis Warren Ellis fans have been screaming to see the master's original scripts. Well here they are! With all-new commentary on the genesis of the book, the scripting of the series, and how to write horror comic books all by Warren Ellis. This is destined to be a classic compendium! New cover by Mike Wolfer! Also available as a hardcover that is limited to 500 copies. MATURE READERS SC b&w, 48pg $4.95 HC b&w, 48pg $24.95 ********************* AVENGELYNE: DARK DEPTHS #2 by Robert Lugibihl & Rick Lyon The full-cover adventures of the Avenging Angel continue at Avatar! With her relaxing vacation on the beaches of Greece already ruined, Avengelyne's underwater adventure really kicks into gear as she must stop Atlantis from being torn apart by hideous sea creatures! Robert Lugibihl (Demonslayer) provides the story, as penciller Rick Lyons works his magic on more luscious pages! RIO COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.50 LYON COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.50 MYCHAELS COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $3.50 AVENGELYNE: REVELATIONS PRELUDE LYON COVER by Christensen, Seifert, & Shaw Rick Lyons provides this all-new sexy shot of Avengelyne in the ruins of ancient Rome, available here for the first time! Limited to 1,000 copies. FC, 16pg $5.95 AVENGELYNE: DARK DEPTHS PRISM FOIL EXCLUSIVE COVER #1 by Robert Lugibihl & Rick Lyon A Previews Exclusive! Avatar's Previews Exclusive Prism foils continue to sell out as fans everywhere realize they are incredibly rare, and at incredibly great price! Limited to 500 copies, bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg $12.95 JADE WARRIORS: SLAVE OF THE DRAGON #2 by Dave Campiti & Mike Deodato Mike Deodato's sexy assassin returns for more sword fighting and mayhem! Deathkiss and the original Jade Warriors join forces against Coda Warriors and a newborn dragon child. But how can they possible also stop rampaging Eldar Dragon who is destroying Japan? The team must pull off a miracle, or they will all die by dragon fire! Bimonthly. NOTE: The Nude cover version is not available in Canada and Hong Kong. REG.—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 NUDE—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) (CAUT: 3) (MATURE READERS) $6.00 PHOTO—FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 THRESHOLD #37 by Various The longest-running American anthology continues to bring you the best in independent comics. This month, a new "Pandora" story by new artist Tim Seely! In another tale of Pandora's past, she discovers a sacred artifact that is being protected by a horrific creature. The Lookers return with stunning art by rising star Patrick Fillion. Tanya and Michelle are asked to find a cult that has been abducting wealthy socialites, but they, too, find it strangely attractive. Rounding out this issue is Part Two of Dan Parson's latest "Harpy" epic, fully rendered in greys. Monthly. NOTE: The Nude Covers versions are not available in Canada and Hong Kong. MATURE READERS PANDORA COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 LOOKERS COVER—b&w, 48pg $4.95 LOOKERS NUDE COVER—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 HARPY NUDE COVER—b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 RAW MEDIA QUARTERLY #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.—b&w, 32pg $3.95 AYALA NUDE COVER—b&w, 32pg $6.00 RIO ADULT COVER—b&w, 32pg $6.00 BASEMENT COMICS CAVEWOMAN: INTERVENTION #2 by Devon Massey Night after night, the men of Marshville have been vanishing into the steaming jungle. Meriem searches for them but finds Ankha and her crew of interstellar abductors instead! Meriem is in the cat-fight of her life as alien super-science clashes head- on with stone-age savagery in the conclusion to Cavewoman: Intervention! Featuring a wraparound cover and a sneak-peek of a brand-new series by Devon Massey! b&w, 24pg $2.95 CAVEWOMAN "TITANIC" LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Budd Root This image is taken from the now classic Pangaean Sea Prologue Special Edition and is one of the most asked-about covers by Cavewoman fans! Penciled, inked, and colored by Budd Root, each print measures 11" x 17", and is printed on high-quality 80-lb acid-free starbright stock. Limited to 750 copies, this print comes packaged in a large grey envelope imprinted with the Cavewoman logo. Print, 11x17, FC MSRP: $17.00 CAVEWOMAN: INTERVENTION GOLD FOIL ALTERNATE #1 A super-limited Gold Foil edition of Budd Root's variant cover to Cavewoman: Intervention #1, featuring Meriem, Harmony and the sexy alien Ankha and her lizard henchman! Limited to 500 copies worldwide. Comes bagged and boarded. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $12.50 TIGER WOMAN SPECIAL EDITION #1 by Donald Marquez Cult favorite Tiger Woman creator Donald Marquez is back with a new issue! This is a special edition of the regular issue #1 offered by Caliber Press this month, and features a brand-new cover by Donald Marquez with Tiger Woman preparing to do battle with a giant ape! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, bagged and boarded. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $8.95 BETTER COMICS COMPLEX CITY #3 Love is in the air — literally — when Complex City's greatest champion, Bulletproof, falls head over heels for the beautiful super-heroine called Übermodel. First dates are never easy, but things get really dicey when BP's ex-girlfriend — an armed-to- the-teeth super-villainess — breaks out of jail and comes looking for revenge! In the bonus back-up story, with guest-pencils by Richard Doinguez (El Gato Negro), Bulletproof finds trouble at a comic book convention. b&w, 32pg $2.50 BITTER YOUNG CRANKS POOP JELLY #1 by Anderson, Hall, Harkey, Long, & Ranjo Poop Jelly and Other Ramblings of a Three Year Old is the brainchild of Steve Anderson, Don Hall, Kevin Harkey, Donnie Long, and Jeff Ranjo — otherwise known as Bitter Young Cranks (BYC). Each of these talented artists work in the animation industry. In their premiere issue you will meet such characters as time-traveling dinosaurs, chicks with attitude, rocket-riding babies, shape-shifting beings, and city-annihilating monsters. b&w, 25pg $3.75 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #39 In this issue, Dan Abnett and Kev Hopgood's Darkblade gives us a glimpse of the beast within. Gordon Rennie and Karl Richardson take Battle Sister Ephrael Stern into the heart of darkness in Daemonifuge: The Judgment of Tears! And, Gravier's search for his heretical master plunges him into very deep waters, in Dan Abnett & Simon Coleby's Inquisitor. Chainsword- wielding mayhem for all fans of sci-fi and fantasy. b&w, 40pg $2.95 TITAN VOLUME II: VIVAPORIUS GN Dan Abnett (Gaunt's Ghosts, Legion Lost, Magik), Anthony Williams (X-Men, Deadpool) and Andy Lanning (Legion Lost, Deadpool) bring you the second stunning book of the acclaimed Titan series! The planet Vivaporius has come under attack from an anonymous alien force and three million Imperial guardsmen stand ready and waiting for a force of mighty Titan war machines to bolster their attack. Princeps Hekate and his Titan, Imperius Dictatio, arrive at the warfront to find the Imperial forces wiped out by this unknown alien menace. What part does the mysterious eldar play in all this, and can Hekate stem the enemy tide before Vivaporius falls? b&w, 96pg $9.95 BLIND WOLF STUDIOS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY: VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL by Art Baltazar & Franco Remember your first love? Or how about that first kiss? Ever sit on the front porch swing with that special someone? Well, relive those lovin' feelings this Valentine's Day with Patrick the Wolf Boy: Valentine's Day Special! Join the little werewolf creature as he shares Valentine's Day with his classmates, terrorizes his teacher, and — dare we say it — witness Patrick's first kiss! b&w $2.95 BONGO COMICS BART SIMPSON #3 by Simone, Costanza, DeCarlo, Rote, & Morrison Bart Simpson in Space?! Join the intrepid boy of action as he finds galactic turmoil, political unrest, and three-eyed giants while accompanied by the whole Simpson family on a mission to explore the nether-regions of the cosmos! Back on the planet, in another earthbound story, Lisa wins a date with not one, but two boy bands. Then, in another tall tale of science, Bart defies death and gravity with a new invention by Professor Frink that's not quite ready for the patent office! FC, 32pg $2.50 SIMPSONS COMICS #55 by McCann, Ortiz, & Morrison The Simpsons have a new pool! Well, it's supposed to be Ned Flanders pool, but what's dug is dug! Or is it? What does Homer do when the contractor comes to claim his pool? He barricades himself and half of Springfield in his backyard! Prepare yourself for stand-up comedy in a stand-off saga called "Siege on Evergreen Terrace!" FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS COMICS SIMPSORAMA Discover the mystery of Ned Flanders gone bad! Get cabin fever when the Simpsons stay in Springfield's Bio-Dome! Marvel at Bart and Milhouse taking on the big boys with their very own super-hero! And finally, chill out with a tall cool tale of Homer inheriting the Duff beer empire! Plus, back-up stories and nifty bonus pages! Reprints material from Simpsons Comics #11-14. (STAR01912) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $10.95 ******************* BROADSWORD COMICS VAMPFIRE RE-MASTERED #3 by Holly Golightly Special Double Issue! Vampfire #3 and #4 re-mastered! The first Vampfire story arc, "Demon Key," comes full circle! Learn the repercussions of Salem's treachery and what Bethany must sacrifice to make things right. See the birth of Bethany and Angel's blood child, Echo! Discover the true origin of the creatures we know as vampires. And learn the secrets of the Vampfire! Shipped 50/50 with two full-color, blood-warming covers by Holly Golightly! Also available in a Signed Edition, as well as a Deluxe Edition, with a black-and-white, 6_" x10" nude litho of Bethany, signed by Holly Golightly, and limited to 500! NOTE: The Deluxe Edition is not available in Canada or Hong Kong. REG.—b&w, 40pg (Note Price) $3.95 SGN.—b&w, 40pg (CAUT: 2) $10.00 DLX.—b&w, 40pg (CAUT: 2 & 3) (MATURE READERS) $19.95 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #1 DELUXE WITH LITHOGRAPH by Jim Balent Tarot's quest for the Book of Dark Magick begins as her sister, Raven Hex sends her Golem Pumpkins to steal the two-headed corpse from a haunted cemetery. This Deluxe item includes a 6_" x 10", black-and-white lithograph of Tarot, rendered and signed by Jim Balent. b&w, 32pg (w/Litho) $19.95 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE 1 & 2 SIGNED PACKS by Jim Balent This signature Two-Pack collects issues #1 and #2 signed by creator Jim Balent, and both shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity. Pack, (x2), 32pg, FC $15.00 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A AXA BOOK SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x7), SC, 48-64pg, b&w MSRP: $19.95 O/A BLAB! VOLUME 1 by Various A wonderful "fanzine" that has professional contributors but looks at comics from a fan's point of view. In their own words, creators talk about EC Comics' influence. Includes art by Gilbert Shelton, Robert Armstrong, S. Clay Wilson, Kim Deitch, Foolbert Sturgeon, Spain, Denis Kitchen, Roger Griffin, etc. This reprint of the 1986 limited edition was published by Kitchen Sink in 1993. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w MSRP: $6.95 O/A BLAB! VOLUME 7 by Various Unusual and humorous stories, all-new: Jimmy Corrigan, The Smartest Kid on Earth by Chris Ware, Psychorama by Richard Sala, Ashes of Passion by Mary Fleener, Bang! by Doug Allen. Plus, Joe Coleman, Spain Rodriguez, Terry Laban, Frank Stack, Skip Williamson, Marc Trujillo, Josh Alan, and Drew Friedman. Published by Kitchen Sink in 1992. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w MSRP: $8.95 O/A BLUEBERRY VOLUME 2 & 3 SET by Moebius & Charlier Great artwork and powerful, realistic storytelling avoid the usual western clichés. This is by far the best, most authentic Western ever done in comics. There are real page-turners, starring the unorthodox Lt. Blueberry and a delightful variety of characters. Volume 2 contains the story "Ballad for a Coffin," and this storyline is continued and concluded in Volume 3's "Angel Face." Published by Marvel/Epic Comics in 1989. MATURE READERS Set, SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC MSRP: $14.95 *************** CARTOON BOOKS CASTLE WAITING VOLUME 2 #4 by Linda Medley In this issue, Abbess Clarice reminisces about her sideshow days with her friends Meg the Giantess and Emelia the Two- Headed Girl, and how she went on to become a Fortune Teller… and how that led to becoming a nun. Meanwhile, Peace and Nessie wonder if they should join the convent…or not. Back at the castle, the roof still leaks. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WARRIOR THORN LIMITED EDITION STATUE Cartoon Books presents their first-ever, limited-edition statue depicting Thorn in an action pose. With her sword raised and poised for battle, she's ready to spring upon the mighty Kingdok or whatever dares to accost her! The arm and the sword for this remarkable statue are sculpted in real pewter! This stunning new statue release was designed by Bone creator Jeff Smith and animator Jennifer Oliver, and sculpted by Tony Cipriano. This quality statue is sculpted in the same scale as the other characters in the Bone cold-cast statue series and comes mounted on a sculpted base. Limited to only 1,500 statues! Statue $124.95 ************* STARS OF THE MONTH BONE VOLUME ONE: OUT FROM BONEVILLE Follow the adventures of the three Bone cousins — Fone, Phoney, and Smiley — as they strike out from Boneville to find their destiny. Also available in a deluxe hardcover edition. HC (STAR01136)—HC, 144pg, b&w $19.95 SC (STAR01700)—SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** CENTURIAN PRODUCTS AMAZON WOMAN JUNGLE ALBUM by Tom Simonton Here's a real treat for all of the fans of that huge tower of feminine power, Amazon Woman! It's a story so big that it starts on the inside front cover and doesn't end until the inside back cover! Solid art and story by Tom Simonton from cover to cover! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. VIII #1 (Jan98) SC, b&w $9.95 CHAOS! COMICS LADY DEATH: LOVE BITES #1 by Len Kaminski & Peter Vale When love bites, love is dangerous! Join us this Valentine's Day as we look into Lady Death's past and uncover a secret story of forbidden romance. Learn about the fateful encounter between two forces of nature: the Diva of Death and the archangel Michael. Are these two destined to be soul-mates or mortal enemies? Cover by Romano Molenaar, Curtis Arnold, and Roy Young. FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH: LOVE BITES PREMIUM EDITION #1 cover by Scott Lewis The perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special fiend! Lady Death gets your heart pumping with this painted cover for the premium edition of Lady Death: Love Bites #1. Shown against a heart-shaped background formed by two skulls attached to their bony spines, Lady Death teases your soul and captures your eyes! Limited to 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 CHASTITY: LOVE BITES #1 by Macek, L. Ross, & Laguna It's New York, 1980. Love is in the air. Chastity, the lovable vampire assassin, is touring with her boyfriend, Billy, leader of the punk-rock band The Nobs. When Billy learns that Chastity is a creature of the night, is it the end of their romance — or just the beginning? It's romance, Chaos! style! FC, 32pg $2.99 CHASTITY: LOVE BITES PREMIUM EDITION #1 cover by Scott Lewis This Valentine's Day, say "I Love You" with Chastity! This painted cover by Scott Lewis shows Chastity lying in a bed of colorful roses. What better way to say, "Take me, I'm yours!" Limited to 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 PURGATORI: LOVE BITES #1 by Kaminski, Rio, & Tie When love bites, love is deadly. In Purgatori's past lies a secret of dark romance. Peer into the savage courtship of the Goddess of Judgment, Purgatori, and the Father of Lies, Lucifer, and see a twisted romance that embraces the seven deadly sins! Can two creatures of darkness survive their unholy wedding night? FC, 32pg $2.99 PURGATORI: LOVE BITES PREMIUM EDITION #1 cover by Scott Lewis Showcased against a heart background that's formed by two dueling dragons, Purgatori looks tantalizing in her cute pose — but never fear, this vampire goddess is still one tough broad underneath all that sweetness! Limited to 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 LADY DEATH: TRIBULATION ASHCAN #1 Inside this 12-page ashcan you will find teaser artwork, sketches and an inside look at the inner workings of Lady Death: Tribulation. A must-have for Lady Death fans, this rare edition is limited to 666 copies. Ashcan, 12pg, b&w $6.66 PURGATORI VS. LADY DEATH ASHCAN This exclusive preview book features two of your favorite dueling divas, Purgatori and Lady Death! The perfect companion to Purgatori vs. Lady Death #1, this exclusive edition features sketches, pencils, inks, and development artwork. Strictly limited to 666 copies. Ashcan, 12pg, b&w $6.66 BAD KITTY #2 by Pulido, Batista, & Arnold Kitty, a former cop, is on the run. Framed for her partner's murder, she has no choice but to return to the seedy black heart of New Orleans' French Quarter to learn the identity of the real killer. But no one wants to play with this cat. It's a monumental, crime-filled game of hide-and-seek, as Kitty plays for her very life evading corrupt cops, voodoo zombies, and bad mojo. Is she cursed? Is she possessed? Will she be betrayed by everyone around her? One thing's for sure, it's Mardi Gras time and the livin' ain't easy! Bad Kitty is a good old homicidal tale of bullet-ridden, gut-wrenching action, steeped in bad blood and voodoo! Bad Kitty — the next female sensation from the creator of Lady Death, Purgatori, and Chastity! Cover by Adriano Batista, Curtis Arnold, and Drew. FC, 32pg $2.99 INSANE CLOWN POSSE: THE PENDULUM VOLUME 2 TP by McCann, Beck, & Florea The Wicked Clownz turn the tables on the Stress Team as the elite police hunters become the hunted! Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope aren't going to make it easy for them — the clownz have been dissed, and they're going commando! 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. But they must first fight their way through Twiztid and the Stress Team, as well as Wichita's Finest! It's more heart-grabbing, groin-stabbing, fist-jabbing excitement than you've ever seen under a single carnival tent! This volume collects issues #4-6 of the breakthrough series, The Pendulum, starring Detroit's Insane Clowns, Violent J. and Shaggy 2 Dope! SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $8.99 LADY DEATH: TRIBULATION #4 by Kaminski, Ries, & Pimentel This is it! It's the Earth-shattering finale, and Lady Death is furious with Vandala, Cremator, and Seance for their actions while she was incapacitated! Meanwhile, Purgatori refuses to join the alliance against Abaddon, for she's eager to get back at Pagan for mistreating her. Lady Death struggles to hide her weakness from the others as they plot to attack Abaddon. As Lady Death and company clash in a climactic battle with Pagan and Abaddon's forces, Vandala and Cremator go toe-to-toe with Abaddon — and someone will finally lay in shameless defeat! But Lady Death's fate is in turmoil — and her continued existence remains a question. Prepare for a shock ending! Cover by David Michael Beck. FC, 32pg $2.95 CHAOS! COMICS PRESENTS: JADE PREVIEW BOOK by Golden & Sniegoski, Lashley, & Arnold The first look at an all-new series, sure to appeal to fans of The Matrix, John Woo action movies, manga, and vampires! Written by the hot writing team of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Christopher Golden and Thomas Sniegoski, penciled by Rising Stars artist Ken Lashley, and inked by Chaos! star Curtis Arnold, Jade (set to debut April 2001) is a series for today's comic book reader. This edition features preview art in color and black-and-white and interviews with the creative team and the martial artist fight coordinator Chaos! hired to consult on the project! Cover by Ken Lashley, Curtis Arnold, and Jay Fotos. PC $1.99 CHAOS! COMICS PRESENTS: JADE PREVIEW BOOK PREMIUM EDITION Gaze into her eyes and you will never be the same! This variant edition features a gorgeous cover by Ken Lashley. Jade's hypnotic stare will capture your imagination. With vivid imagery of Chinese dragons wrapped around her, Jade's oriental style is simply unmatched. Limited to 2,000 copies! PC $6.00 LADY DEATH: TRIBULATION #1 POSTER Painted art by David Michael Beck Lady Death fans, add some "tribulation" to your walls with the Tribulation #1 poster, featuring the cover to Lady Death: Tribulation #1. Strong and fearless atop Vassago, her ferocious stead, this poster screams, "Don't mess with Lady Death!" She is definitely all business, and may she have mercy on anyone who gets in her way! Poster, 24x36, FC $7.99 CHASTITY LOGO PANTIES The Chastity Logo Panty is here from none other than Chaos! Comics! This tasteful, yet seductive black panty is the perfect gift for the Chastity lover in your life. Get one for your mate or even for yourself. With the Chastity logo embroidered below the waistline, these cozy panties are made of 100% cotton. S-L $20.00 CHASTITY VANITY PLATE The 6" x 12" plate features the Chastity logo in vibrant purple 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 don't want Chastity creeping up on ya', then get the hell out of the way!" (CAUT: 4) Vanity Plate, 6x12, FC $9.95 CHASTITY "LADY LUCK" DIE-CUT STICKER Featuring art from the "tattoo" cover of Chastity #_ Premium Edition, the youthful essence of Chastity is captured as she kneels in a tantalizing swimsuit surrounded by symbols of luck. It's Chastity looking fine as ever in this classic "Lady Luck" inspired tattoo sticker! Vinyl Sticker $3.50 CHASTITY "LADY LUCK" TEMPORARY TATTOO This 2_" x 3" rub-on tattoo features the famous "Lady Luck" art seen on the cover of Chastity #_ Premium Edition. Simple to apply, this temporary tattoo is a great way to showcase your loyal support for the ever-stunning young vampire assassin! Temporary Tattoo $2.50 ETERNAL TOYS DARK ALLIANCE LIMITED EDITION UNPAINTED FIGURES Eternal Toys and Art Asylum, sculptors of the Silent Screamers action figure series, brings four titans of the Chaos! Cosmos to your toy collection! The Dark Alliance action figure series is an awesome line of action figures bringing the major players of Chaos! Comics to life! This series includes Lady Death, Lucifer, Jade, and Chastity. Each figure stands approximately 6_" tall and comes packaged individually boxed. These are the real deal Chaos! fans! Each unpainted figure is limited to 2,000 pieces. Don't miss 'em! Guaranteed to ship February 2001. #1—Figure $12.95 #2—Figure $12.95 #3—Figure $12.95 #4—Figure $12.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH: TRIBULATION PREMIUM EDITION #1 One of a series of "tattoo" covers, Ivan Reis captures Lady Death at her ravishing best. Smiling and seated in a martini cocktail glass on this premium cover, Lady Death lays in her classic costume, portrayed as the classic "Man's Ruin" tattoo. This very special cover is limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A LADY DEATH: TRIBULATION CHROMIUM EDITION #1 You won't want to miss Lady Death at her majestic best! Pictured driving her sword into the ground, Lady Death means business as she towers over humanity wrapped in a special chromium cover. Art by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel and Colorgraphix. Limited to 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $15.95 O/A PURGATORI PREMIUM EDITION #_ You've all seen the classic "Miss Fortune" tattoo, but never like this! Another in a series of "tattoo covers," Ivan Reis makes Purgatori look more sultry than ever, as she poses candidly atop an 8-ball. It's truly a gem to behold! This sensual cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel, and Jason Jensen, is limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A PURGATORI CHROMIUM EDITION #_ Peter Vale gives Pharaohs a run for their money, as Purgatori gets the royal treatment wearing stunning Egyptian attire on the cover of this limited chromium edition! With vivid, golden hues and an eye for detail, this exclusive edition is limited to only 2,500 copies. FC, 32pg $15.95 O/A UNTOLD TALES OF PURGATORI PREMIUM EDITION #1 Georges Jeanty (Bishop) and Roy Young present this glow-in-the-dark Halloween premium cover, sure to set your eyes ablaze! Limited to 3,333 copies worldwide. FC, 32pg $12.95 O/A UNTOLD TALES OF CHASTITY PREMIUM EDITION #1 Featuring a classic shot of everyone's favorite punk cutie vampire by quintessential Chastity artist, Justiniano! And as if that wasn't enough, it glows in the dark too! Limited to 3,333 copies. FC, 32pg $12.95 O/A UNTOLD TALES OF LADY DEATH PREMIUM EDITION #1 This is a classic, featuring the artwork of the man who made her infamous, Steven Hughes. It also glows in the dark to brighten up your Halloween! Limited to 3,333 copies. FC, 32pg $12.95 O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE 2001 CALENDAR Those whacked-out clownz of Insane Clown Posse get their own calendar treatment for 2001, with each month displaying an awesome image of your favorite Detroit rappers, Violent J and Shaggy 2-Dope doing what they do best! With pictures compiled from their sold-out comic book series, it's definitely a calendar no Juggalo should be without! Calendar, FC $15.95 O/A WOMEN OF CHAOS! 2001 CALENDAR Check out the fine, sexy Divas of Chaos! as they strut their stuff for you each month of 2001. With classic images pulled from your favorite past issues, this calendar will definitely keep you on track for what is sure to be a chaotic year! Calendar, FC $15.95 ***************** STARS OF THE MONTH LADY DEATH: THE ODYSSEY TP by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Join Lady Death on an epic journey of self-discovery as she is thrust into The Unknown and is forced to encounter frightening realms and confront their hostile inhabitants. Though the Diva of Death wants to find peace and quiet, she finds anything but! In a frozen tundra, Lady Death meets Agony, a battered fallen angel. In a scavenger-ridden desert realm she faces Macabre and Malady, fallen warrior angels. In the "Cremation Grounds" of the Hindu Gods, she battles Kali, who is intent on eating her! In the end it appears that the ravishing seductress finds home amid a peaceful realm, but Asteroth, Lucifer's destroyer of destroyers, shows up intent on annihilating her! Can Lady Death deny her future as a warrior or will she embrace it? (STAR06112) SC, 7x10, FC $9.95 LADY DEATH: BETWEEN HEAVEN & HELL TP by Pulido, Hughes, & Jensen The best-selling limited series of 1995 is collected in this prestigious trade paperback! Since Lady Death conquered Lucifer, the Father of Lies, she's ruled Hell with an iron fist for over 400 years. But the mental manipulations of the sensual and vampiric Purgatori, reveal that Lucifer was never defeated at all! It was all just a game! Lady Death was just his pawn! Learning the whole truth of her tortured past — and Lucifer's role in it — Lady Death relinquishes her identity, surrendering to the darkness, and becomes the voracious Lady Demon! The explosive finale — in which Lady Death faces Lucifer in a final confrontation — is played on a grand, epic scale! (STAR01941) SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $12.95 *************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE: THE PENDULUM #6 by McCann, Beck, & Florea "Blades of Silk"—Make it snappy, pappy, before the Wicked Clownz go slap-happy! Violent J and Shaggy 2-Dope, better known as the Insane Clown Posse, have allowed themselves to be captured by the Wichita, Kansas police. But Violent J is the man with the plan, and he's called forth the entire Carnival of Carnage to lay down some whoop-ass on all the evil residents in town! Peace out and step up, Jugs! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $5.95 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH CRYPTIC WRITINGS OF MEGADETH TP It's a mind-warping visual assault as Chaos! adapts the lyrics of the Grammy nominated, multi-platinum metal band Megadeth in Cryptic Writings of Megadeth! See killer songs such as "Peace Sells," and "Wake Up Dead," come into life in this unblemished collection! Experience the birth of Vic Rattlehead in "Skull Beneath the Skin!" Witness havoc in such songs as "Rattlehead," "Good Mourning/Black Friday," "Killing Is My Business...," and many more! It's rock 'n roll for the eyes! Chaos! style! Also included, Cryptic Writings cover gallery. (STAR08587) FC, 108pg $12.95 ************************** CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #94 by Strom, R. Sutton, & Patterson Elvira's freewheeling interview style sets off a feud between her and the nasty Goth-gal Mistress Luna! They'd best get the hatchet buried before the unholy rite that's set to take place at the Smooch concert. It's all in "Goth Sides Now!" Also, Elvira's quest for the perfect shampoo unleashes an evil genie, in "Mess in a Bottle," by Jo Duffy and Tod Smith. Photo cover. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #46 by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Fear City has seen many extraordinary characters, but none more so than dashing adventurer and romancer, Adam Collier. But why do the women he wins over keep winding up missing or dead? Meanwhile, turmoil within the Deadbeats threatens to destroy both Kip and Nico's bloodsucking careers in "You Never Can Tell!" b&w, 32pg $2.50 COMIC CAVALCADE DEMONSLAYER COMPANION The Demonslayer Companion is the ultimate guide to the red-hot series, and features an all-new Demonslayer story by series artist Marat Mychaels! Packed full of juicy information about the characters and a special behind-the-scenes look at the new series, this is one book you don't want to miss! Limited to 2,000 copies! b&w, 16pg MSRP: $5.95 DEMONSLAYER COMPANION EMERALD EDITION This special variant is limited to 500 copies, each with an Emerald Green logo! Every copy ships in a bag and board. b&w, 16pg MSRP: $15.95 DEMONSLAYER COMPANION SKETCH COVER There's an original sketch by Marat Mychaels on every copy of this exclusive Sketch Edition cover! Every copy is an original piece of art! This special variant is limited to just 250 copies, each with a Certificate of Authenticity! Every copy ships in a bag and board. b&w, 16pg MSRP: $29.95 AVENGELYNE/DEMONSLAYER: EVIL RISING #1 The fantastic Avengelyne/Demonslayer crossover is now only available as this special edition! The regular version solicited by Awesome won't be coming out, but this Comic Cavalcade edition will ship! When an ancient evil proves to be more than Demonslayer can handle, she gets some fortunate assistance from the Avenging Angel. This edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 SHI: YEAR OF THE DRAGON YOUNG & DEADLY #2 Billy Tucci's powerful new series relating Shi's youth continues with these stunning exclusive covers! Choose from: Regular Young & Deadly cover edition (limited to 1,000 copies), or the Young & Deadly Ruby Red edition (limited to 250 copies). Both versions ship in a bag and board. RE.—FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 RUBY RED—FC, 32pg MSRP: $29.95 AVENGELYNE: REVELATION BAD KITTY #1 Avengelyne is in trouble now! The neo-classic Avengelyne one-shot that has her fighting in ancient Rome is now available with this all-new cover, provided by Marat Mychaels, and limited to just 1,000 copies! Also available in a special Ruby Red edition, limited to 500 copies! Both versions ship in a bag and board. REG.—FC, 32pg MSRP: $5.95 RUBY RED—FC, 32pg MSRP: $24.95 CPM MANGA DARK ANGEL #22 by Kia Asamiya Dark Angel meets a chick in chain mail? In the middle of a desert that makes the Namib look like Lake Tahoe? Is this girl gonna hand him his head? Muzon, the punk-haired armored babe of the gang captures Kyo — and takes away Dark's magical sword, Shinrouen. Will Dark survive his newest challenge in the trackless desert wastes? b&w, 32pg $2.95 DARK ANGEL PACK WITH O'BARR PRINT by Kia Asamiya It's an all-star lineup in this limited edition pack, including seven Dark Angel comic books — issues #1-5, with all three alternate covers by Dan Brereton, Jeff Matsuda, and Keron Grant — plus a limited edition, 6" x 10" print of Dark Angel by James O'Barr, creator of The Crow! This never-before-published drawing is one of two gorgeous concept drawings for O'Barr's alternate cover, and this print is the first of a series of two that will never be sold, and are only available in these limited edition packs! Pack (x7 w/Print), b&w $14.95 GEOBREEDERS #24 by Akihiro Ito It's another quiet day's work for the gorgeous, sexy women of Kagura Security. Dealing with an airplane highjacker, of course, is just all in a day's work for these girls. So what if the highjacker lands and takes off several times on the streets of Tokyo in his highjacked jumbo jet?! It barely musses their hair! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES HEROIC KNIGHT #6 by Ryo Mizuno & Masato Natsumoto The evil sorcerer Vagnado has stolen the Crystal Ball of Souls, and now he is plotting with Marmo to capture all of Lodoss! Spark, the Heroic Knight, is leading a quarreling group of heroes to reclaim this occult treasure, and they arrive at Hilt, where they learn that the governor and King Kashu are preparing for the final battle with Marmo. The powerful fighter Gallac wants to abandon the search and join the fight, and Spark has to hold his group together to continue their quest, encouraged by Parn. And what strange secret about Spark's future does Parn hold? b&w, 32pg $2.95 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO #21 by Kia Asamiya When Captain Government, hero of the anime series Space Wanderer, suddenly appears on the Nadesico, what are pilot Akito Tenkawa and fan-favorite Ruri Hoshino supposed to think? Captain Government exists in a parallel universe, and has crossed over into the future world of the Nadesico to help the space battleship's crew deal with the Jupiterian menace. The Nadesico's unexpected new ally, piloting his "fictional" spaceship, the Space Vagrant, takes the story of the Nadesico into uncharted territory! And what does the odyssey of former captain Yurika Misarmaru, now shaman queen of the Yamato, have to do with this strange interstellar and interdimensional alliance? b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION #15 by Takeshi Takabayashi The beautiful Ms. Nishimura is the health professor at the school of the star-crossed love triangle of Maxion — the beautiful, magical Shion, the lovely Maki, and the handsome Yuichiro. When a handsome, new male student begins to romance the teacher, she loses first her glasses, then her head… and then her clothes! What's going on?! How could a cool, beautiful, mature woman get in so much trouble? It's more evil magic, and the heroines are going to have to save her! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PRINCESS PRINCE #5 by Tomoko Taniguchi A hilarious and exciting fairy-tale adventure featuring a young prince who has to dress like a princess to save the magical Kingdom of Gemstone from a terrible curse, while trying to find a way to tell his true love who he really is without endangering the kingdom! b&w, 32pg $2.95 TIME TRAVELER AI #17 by Ai Ijima & Takeshi Takebayashi Ai Ijima, ex-porn star and favorite Internet pin-up… a Ninja Master! That's right, she's traveled back to Medieval Japan, and now she's entered a contest with a big cash prize for the strongest ninja! The judges think she's cute, too, and the contest is run by... a lounge lizard MC in a tux? Of course, she wins by entertaining everyone, but then she has to actually lead an army into battle! Will she survive? Will her makeup be smudged? Will her clothes be torn off?! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 WEATHER WOMAN #7 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, 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! But Michiko isn't having any fun waiting on Keiko, kneeling like a maid, and things get even worse when she has to wash her intimate laundry — with her tongue! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GEOBREEDERS BOOK #2 by Akihiro Ito Collecting issues #8-14 of the hit manga series, the gorgeous women (and one guy) of the Kagura Security Agency dive in where others fear to tread, battling the mysterious Phantom Cats, supernatural creatures who attack government and business. Take The X-Files, mix in some Buffy and Baywatch and you've got Geobreeders! If you like action and comedy, and babes with bazookas, you'll love Geobreeders! Fans of Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats) and Yuzo Takada (3x3 Eyes) are sure to enjoy Geobreeders. Original story and art by Akihiro Ito. (STAR11891) SC, 7x10, 216pg, b&w $15.95 **************** IMMORAL ANGEL #14 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 UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND BOOK 2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. IX #9 (Sept99) SC, 7x10, 190pg, b&w $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A UROTSUKIDOJI: LEGEND OF THE OVERFIEND BOOK 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 190pg, b&w $16.95 **************** UROTSUKIDOJI CHROMA-CEL & COMIC PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x5), 32pg, b&w $16.95 CROSSGEN COMICS FIRST #4 by Kesel, Sears, Smith, & Atiyeh The story of Altwaal, the first leader of the First, continues, but a new set of players has taken up the tale, and a new level is added to the mystery of what happened to the legendary warrior. And why is the question being raised again, after so many centuries, of what happened to Altwaal? FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #9 by Marz , Peterson, Dell, & Crossley Despite dissension within their ranks, the Guild Masters pool their magical power for a ritual designed to release an ancient, unspeakable evil. The target, of course, is Giselle, who's being swept off her feet by Darrow as he instructs her in the use of her arcane abilities. Could Darrow's intentions be less than pure? The result is a confrontation between Darrow and Thierry, who might just find comfort in the arms of another… Giselle's sister Genevieve! FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #9 by Kesel, Sharpe, Elliott, & Quintana Zanni was the first to notice that JeMerik Meer may be more than he seems, but now it's Roiya's turn to learn more about the enigmatic Meer, although she'll never be able to tell the others what she's seen… Meanwhile, at Sam's request, Zanni's people give him the space he needs, and the Saurian Weaponsmaster is granted the power to become a living weapon. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #9 by Marz , Cheung, Hillsman, & Rodriguez Back in Eastern lands to exact his vengeance upon Bron, Ethan decides to seek out Ashleigh and the Underground movement. But he finds an unexpected obstacle standing in his way — Exeter, the bounty hunter Ethan believed dead. Even if Ethan manages to survive a rematch with Exeter, does the Heron prince have any chance of locating the Underground's sanctuary? FC, 32pg $2.95 CROSSGEN CHRONICLES #2 by Marz, Perez, & Jensen George Perez comes to CrossGen! The all-time master of epic scope and detail pencils the first of his specials for CrossGen, a tale drawn from the past of Scion. Centuries ago, ancestors of Ethan and Bron led rival fleets against each other in a battle, and the outcome provides the basis for the annual tournament of ritual combat. History never looked so good as Perez produces a sweeping saga on a scale rarely seen in comics! FC, 48pg $3.95 MERIDIAN #9 by Kesel, Middleton, Vines, & Hollowell Sephie is alone against a deadly menace on Akasia. How can the power of her sigil help her against a frenzy of teeth and claws? If she survives this monster, a bigger one awaits… Ilahn has come to Akasia to retrieve Sephie, and he's not happy to find they've lost her… FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI — AKAI #1 by Billy Tucci Stunning and graceful, Tucci's rendering talents once again prevail in this latest addition to the Shi story. "Akai" means Red, and Tucci uses this color to celebrate Valentine's Day, and the color of Shi. This issue will tells the story of one of Ana's heroic ancestors — a Shi during the 30s with war on the verge of exploding. Shi — Akai will also be the first-ever appearance of Tucci's newest heroine — RAF Victoria Cross. FC $2.99 SHI HALOGRAPH S&N This 8" x 10" image of Shi is presented on a halograph ground, reflecting light and color with every moment and from every angle. Each halograph is signed and numbered by creator William Tucci, and laminated for protection and aesthetics. (CAUT: 2) Halograph, 8x10 $29.99 SHI YEAR SERPENT POSTER With a devilish grin, Shi leans seductively as the serpent entwines himself along her luscious curves. Tucci's posters are always a sight to behold! Poster $9.99 SHI KEYCHAIN The Shi keychain is solid brass with a gold-plated finish, and features Shi in all her nagelesque glory. Each keychain is gift- boxed, and has a durable epoxy dome covering. Keychain $15.99 SHI BANDANA Perfect for wearing around your neck, hanging decoratively on your wall, or framing, the Shi bandana is striking, colorful, and sure to please. Bandana $12.99 CRYPTIC PRESS AIM #1 by Miss Lasko-Gross Kesh L'echo is a short-tempered, but well-meaning girl living on the lower east side of New York City. Her friends are a bunch of backstabbing losers, and her love life is a sucking vortex of sexual angst and unrequited lust. b&w, 24pg $2.50 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS KANE #31 In the fight against crime every city needs it's heroes. People who are prepared to put their lives in the line. To stand up as examples of courage, bravery, and hope. Now it's time for the heroes of New Eden to stand up and be counted. They are the Legion of Substitute Mega Men. And there are an awful lot of them! (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg $2.95 DARKCHYLDE ENTERTAINMENT DARKCHYLDE REDEMPTION #1 Randy Queen provides both the art and story for Ariel Chylde's all-new adventures that continues the established continuity of the first two mini-series! It's an all-new town, but it seems the miles have not brought Ariel any closer to the truth. Her nightmares have subsided, but little does she know they are about to come back stronger than ever when the child killer, the "Silencer," decides to make his presence known once again! And is Jessica Chylde really Ariel's sister? Sometimes nothing is deadlier than the truth! The answer will be revealed, plus the very first appearance of a brand-new Darkchylde villain! FC, 32pg $2.95 DEATH RAY GRAPHICS DEEP FRIED #1 by Jason Yungbluth Need greasy, evil laughs? Deep Fried's gonna cure them munchies! In issue #1 of this hilarious anthology, "Beepo and Roadkill" takes pet-and-owner comic strips to a new level. A lower one! Charlie Brown delivers blockhead revenge in "A Peanut Scorned!" And brace yourself for "Clarissa Ruins Thanksgiving," destined to become the most infamous cartoon ever! Let Deep Fried befoul your mind today! b&w, 32pg $2.99 DIAMOND SELECT TOYS OFFERED AGAIN O/A GEN13 SPECIAL EDITION CHROMIUM COVER EDITIONS Originally produced as a pack-in item for Diamond Select's Gen13 action figures, these chromium cover editions are now available separately! Choose from six different covers: "Strike a Pose" by J. Scott Campbell and Scott Williams; "Explosive!" by Campbell and Alex Garner; "Circle of Power" by Campbell and Garner; "The Men of Gen13" by Campbell and Garner; "Gen13 Family Photo" by Campbell and Sandra Hope; and "Flex" by Jim Lee and Garner. All six issues feature the same back cover image, also by Lee. Each issue is limited to 1,200 copies — allocations may occur. STRIKE A POSE COVER–FC, 32pg $7.95 EXPLOSIVE! COVER–FC, 32pg $7.95 CIRCLE OF POWER COVER–FC, 32pg $7.95 MEN OF GEN13 COVER–FC, 32pg $7.95 GEN13 FAMILY PHOTO COVER–FC, 32pg $7.95 FLEX COVER–FC, 32pg $7.95 ************** DORK STORM PRESS NODWICK #7 by Aaron Williams "The Wind in the Pillows"—Our heroes have gone on some pretty strange quests before, but this one might top them all! Deep in a forgotten wizard's tower, behind deadly traps lies... a pillow! Yeah, but it's no "ordinary" pillow! At least, that's what the people who come after it seem to think. What is this bedroom accessory's secret? Can Nodwick and the gang find out before it falls into the wrong hands? b&w, 32pg $2.95 DOUBLE EYE STUDIOS BLOOD SHED #1 by Fern Wharton; penciled by D. T. Washington Bloodshed is a sci-fi psychological drama set in the future that chronicles a five-member mutant government team of special operatives led by Special Agent and Profiler Amanda Storm. This team is one of many teams that the Department of Mutant Affairs delegates to investigate mutant crimes such as homicides, terrorism, and technology based crimes. The DMA explores incidents that might be paranormal in nature such as poltergeist phenomena, UFO encounters, and other mutant psi related events like psycho kinesis, precognition, altered states, and astral projection. FC, 40pg $2.50 DREAMS ILLUSTRATED PUBLISHING CO. DESCENT #1 by Yo'Fi, Jason Rudolf, & Miles Hlivko As a young boy, Ismail Preston would have dreams of something coming in the next millennium that would be more powerful than any human. As an adult, he is coming to realize these dreams. How does he let people know that he'll be responsible for the judgment of more than six billion people? FC 24pg $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES CRIMSON COMMEMORATIVE TRADING CARD SERIES Dynamic Forces follows up on the incredibly hot Witchblade Millennium Trading Card set with a new comic card series featuring the characters from Humberto Ramos' top selling Cliffhanger book, Crimson! The final issue of Crimson is scheduled to ship this month, and this title will surely be missed by its fans! Since Crimson is one of the hottest new comics to be published over the past few years, Dynamic Forces is commemorating its success by offering this super-hot premiere trading card series, featuring art drawn by some of the most popular artists in the comics industry today! Check out the lineup on this amazing set of 90 trading cards — including all-new artwork appearing for the first time anywhere — along with classic Crimson pieces by Humberto Ramos and friends! Contributing artists include: J. Scott Campbell, Joe Madureira, Joe Jusko, Jae Lee, Dorian, Matt Busch, Art Adams, Jim Lee, Adam Polina, Joe Quesada, Dan Parsons, Alex Horley, and many others! Plus, as if that wasn't enough, the series will include at least two randomly inserted signature cards in every box, plus as an original hand-drawn sketch card in every other box! Also look for six randomly inserted glow-in-the-dark chase cards featuring six "key characters" from the series, and six randomly inserted "chrome" cards showcasing six classic images by Humberto himself! That's equal to approximately three per box on chromes and three per box on glow-in-the-darks! Still want more?! How about a parallel set of the 90-card base set as an added bonus?! These cards will be inserted at an average of more than one per pack! And for those of you who have never seen the original concept sketches for the Crimson series — DF is adding in 10 cards featuring the initial concept drawings of Alex and other main characters from Crimson! Also, look for six different limited edition "box topper" cards, each measuring 5" x 7" and featuring classic Humberto Ramos images of six favorite characters — Scarlet X, St. George, Ekimus, Lisseth, 'Injun Joe, and Alex! These six box toppers will be randomly inserted and shrink-wrapped on the top of each box! Finally, look for five different checklist cards and a six-card preview set of Humberto's newest characters from his upcoming cliffhanger series — Out There! Each box features 36 packs. Six cards per pack. Limited to only 5,000 boxes! (CAUT: 4) Box PI CRIMSON COMMERATIVE TRADING CARD BINDER Featuring beautiful artwork by artist Humberto Ramos, this fantastic binder is a "must-have" complement to your Crimson Commemorative Trading Cards! As an added bonus, each binder will include an exclusive Crimson Signature Series card signed by Humbeto Ramos with co-writer Brian Augustyn. This signature series card is being created exclusively for the binder and is available nowhere else! Plus, each binder includes 11 pages to safely hold the collection. Limited to 1,500 binders worldwide. (CAUT: 4) Binder $39.95 DARKCHYLDE: FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ULTIMATE COLLECTION HC Each hardcover edition comes with an exclusive signed "tip-in' plate designed exclusively for the hardcover and signed by creator/writer/artist Randy Queen! Just in time for Darkchylde's Fifth Anniversary! Collected for the first time ever — the complete Darkchylde Collection! This is the first in a series of Fifth Anniversary specialty items, and collects Ariel Chylde's legacy, told by creator Randy Queen starting five years ago! For those of you who have followed her exploits, this hardcover will be a very special treat! Featuring 240 pages of story and art, including Darkchylde #1-5 of the original story arc, plus the sold-out transition issue — Darkchylde #0 — and Darkchylde: The Legacy #1-3! Randy has also hand-picked his favorite pin- up images from the Darkchylde series to date! This truly is the complete collection! As an extra-added bonus, Randy is adding in all-new pages of original art with background information created exclusively for this hardcover, available nowhere else! And to make this edition even more limited, each hardcover will include an exclusive "tip-in" plate signed by Randy Queen! Printed on 80lb. glossy stock paper, with case stamping on the cloth hardcover! Each hardcover also comes with a wraparound dusk jacket with exclusive, all-new artwork created for this special edition by Randy Queen! Also available as a deluxe "re- marked edition" featuring a sketch of Darkchylde on the tip-in sheet by Randy Queen — for the true connoisseur! Extremely limited to just 500 re-marked editions in the world! This is the first time ever that Randy has created a re-marked edition for any of his works! The Deluxe Edition will come in a slip case binder created exclusively for this connoisseur's edition! Limited to only 1,999 signed hardcover editions! (CAUT: 4) REG.—HC, 7x10, FC $69.95 RE-MARKED—HC, 7x10, FC $149.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DARKCHYLDE: REDEMPTION ALTERNATE COVER #1 Featuring an exclusive cover by Randy Queen! The next journey for Darkchylde begins with this first awesome issue! Also available signed by creator/writer/artist Randy Queen! REG.—FC (CAUT: 2) $6.99 SIGNED—FC (CAUT: 4) $24.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE CRIMSON ALTERNATE COVER #24 The grand finale to Humberto Ramos' epic saga! Featuring the conclusion to the adventures of Alex and his friends Scarlet X, Ekimus and Joe, as well as the fate of his deadly enemy, Lisseth! Also available signed by creator/artist Humberto Ramos with writer Brian Augustyn. REG.—FC $6.99 SIGNED—FC $39.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ONI ALTERNATE COVER #1 Rockstar Games (developers of Marathon and Myth) team-up with Dark Horse to bring you Rockstar Games' Oni #1, timed for release with the sensational action game for Playstation2, Macintosh, and PC platforms! (CAUT: 2) FC $6.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE BUFFY: LOVER'S WALK FOIL COVER #1 Living in Sunnydale isn't all about killing monsters. There's also time for deep interpersonal relationships, friendship, and bonding. Like when two people come together to… kill monsters. This anthology is brought to you by a plethora of creative talent from the regular Buffy comics, just in time for Valentines Day! This Dynamic Forces Exclusive edition features a foil- enhanced cover, and is limited to 1,000 copies. Also available signed by actor Danny "Jonathan" Strong! (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $12.95 SIGNED—FC $39.99 LEXX PREVIEW BOOK DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE GOLD FOIL EDITION Lexx makes it's comic book debut through this preview book that takes you behind-the-scenes of the Sci-Fi Channel original series! Meet Kai the undead assassin; Stanley Tweedle, Captain of the Lexx; and Xev, the love slave with an attitude! Limited to only 1,500 copies! (CAUT: 2) FC $12.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE TONY DANIEL'S SILKE "RUBY RED" FOIL COVER #1 When a secret CIA experiment goes wrong, the participants find their genetic structures altered, giving them enhanced abilities and the power to morph their appearances. But the project gets shut down — with extreme prejudice — and one of the participants, Sandra Silke, escapes… and is now hunted as a fugitive! Extremely limited to 750 copies! Also available signed by creator/writer/artist Tony Daniels. REG.—FC (CAUT: 2) $16.95 SIGNED—FC (CAUT: 4) $29.99 DARKCHYLDE PREMIERE PREVIEW CHROME CARD SET Six limited edition chrome Darkchylde cards, showcasing some of Randy Queen's favorite images! Darkchylde fans will get the chance to get this limited edition collectors set as part of Darkchylde's launch this month! All six cards come in a commemorative box with a Certificate of Authenticity! Limited to 1,500 sets. Also available with a card signed by creator/writer/artist Randy Queen. REG.—Set (x6), FC $12.95 SIGNED—Set (x6), FC (CAUT: 2) $34.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DARKCHYLDE: THE LEGACY ALTERNATE COVER#2 The second sold-out issue to the Legacy series is offered this month with a Dynamic Forces Exclusive limited cover! This is a must-have for all Darkchylde collectors! Limited to 1,500 copies. Also available as a Ruby Red Edition. (CAUT: 2) REG.—FC $6.99 RUBY RED—FC $16.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE DARKCHYLDE: REMASTERED CHROME COVER #0 The classic Keu Cha (Witchblade) issue that acts as the bridge between the original and second Darkchylde series! Featuring an ultra cool Keu Cha chrome edition of the cover, this one is sure to sell out right away! Limited to 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $19.95 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE SPIDER-MAN/DAREDEVIL BIRTHDAY BONUS SET #1 Featuring a Dynamic Forces Exclusive cover painted by Alex Ross over Phil Winslade's pencils! Marvel's favorite wall- crawler meets the blind Marvel Knight, Daredevil! And since it's Dynamic Forces' birthday, they're adding in a second bonus DF comic with every order! Also available as a Daredevil "Re-Marked" sketch by Phil Winslade on each cover! REG.—FC $6.95 RE-MARKED—FC $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DREAMS OF THE DARKCHYLDE DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE COVER #1 The sold-out first issue of the Dreams series! The limited edition Dynamic Forces cover is still available, but only for a limited time! FC $10.00 ************************ DYNAMIC FORCES 8TH ANNIVERSARY INCREDIBLE STARTER SET Dynamic Forces is entering their 8th Anniversary, and to celebrate they are presenting this 8th Anniversary Starter Set with 16 limited edition books! Each package will come with eight limited edition DF comics, ranging from DF Exclusive Alternate covers to Chrome Editions and Exclusive Stories! And as an added bonus, you'll receive an additional eight out-of-print comics! Set (x16) $19.93 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CROSSGEN INCREDIBLE PACKAGE SIGNED Mystic #1 is signed by the entire creative team including artist Brandon Peterson, Ron Marz, John Dell, and Andrew Crossley. Plus, Sigil #1 signed by Barbara Kesel, Ben and Ray Lai, and Will Quintana. Also, Scion #1 signed by Ron Marz, Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman II, and Caesar Rodriguez. And finally, Meridian #1 signed by Barbara Kesel, Joshua Middleton, Dexter Vines, and Mike Atiyeh! All four books signed by 14 creators with 16 signatures! Package (x4) $49.95 *************** DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE SCARLET X VARIANT ACTION FIGURE BIRTHDAY SET The extremely limited Scarlet X Action Figure depicting everyone's favorite female from the Crimson Action Figure line! Dynamic Forces and Palisades Marketing are proud to present their Exclusive Limited Edition Scarlet X Action Figure! This exclusive variant action figure measures 6" high, features a brand new head-sculpt, is draped in the beautiful red woolen cape of the Order of the Red Hoods, and includes a crossbow with a sanctified arrow! She is ready for demon slaying! This beautifully packaged boxed edition features Humberto Ramos' gold foil-stamped signature, exclusive to this variant! Extremely limited to 5,000 units worldwide! And as a special Dynamic Forces 8th Anniversary Bonus, they are adding two DF Crimson limited edition comics! Also available signed by creator/writer/artist Humberto Ramos! REGULAR—Figure $19.95 SIGNED—Figure $39.99 TELLOS: SERRA VINYL STATUE ANNIVERSARY PACK She stands 10" tall (including the "Tellosian ruin" base) and she sports a scabbard and blunderbuss rifle. Mike Wieringo and Todd DeZago's Serra is one of the strongest female characters in comics! And the attention to detail on this figure is incredible! And since it's Dynamic Forces' 8th Anniversary, you'll also get the Tellos "Speckle Cover" Edition of the Tellos Prelude – a $15.00 value - at no extra cost! Pack $39.99 SIN CITY LITHO & DYNAMIC FORCES TWICE THE BIRTHDAY BONUS Featuring the Dynamic Forces exclusive "Stripper" Lithograph (limited to 2,000 copies) as drawn by Frank Miller, with gold foil enhancements across the entire lithograph! This litho is being offered this month at the incredible double-birthday price of just $24.99! And as an added bonus, this litho will be accompanied by a second, randomly selected lithograph! Lithograph $24.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE SIN CITY FAMILY VALUES LIMITED EDITION ALTERNATE COVER TP Frank Miller's famous trade paperback is available again! Featuring Miho, Dwight and the rest of the Sin City gang, this all out adventure is a true classic! SC, 7x10, b&w $14.99 O/A STAR TREK CAPTAIN CALHOUN LIMITED EDITION ACTION FIGURE The action figure that was originally only available through the Star Trek Fan Club! Depicting Captain Calhoun, the character created by Peter David who has only appeared in his Star Trek novels! Also available signed by Peter David. Signed version RES. from Previews Vol. X #2 (Feb00) REG.—Figure $12.99 SIGNED—Figure $19.93 **************** GREEN ARROW #1 SIGNED The first issue of Kevin Smith's all-new series returning Green Arrow to prominence! Signed by artists Phil Hester and inker Ande Parks! Limited to 1,500 signed copies. Also available with a hand-drawn Oliver Queen head sketch on each cover! (CAUT: 2) SIGNED—FC $29.99 SKETCHED—FC $89.99 SUPERMAN FOREVER RE-SKETCHED COVER SIGNED Signed by lenticular cover painter Alex Ross, with artist Joe Rubinstein – who provides a Superman head sketch on each copy! Limited to only 1,500 signed copies! (CAUT: 4) FC $69.99 BATMAN LIMITED CHROMIUM SIGNED & RE-MARKED EDITION #1 Signed by Golden Age great Sheldon Moldoff, with a head sketch of the Golden Age Batman! One of the most recognizable and remembered comics of all time! Featuring the incredible tale from issue #1 presented in this limited chromium edition! (CAUT: 4) FC $89.95 PLANETARY: ALL OVER THE WORLD & OTHER STORIES HC RE-MARKED & SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Warren Ellis and artist John Cassaday! And as an extra bonus, John Cassaday will draw a head sketch to create the "Re-Marked" Edition! This edition collects Planetary #1-6 as well as the little-seen Planetary Preview story. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, FC $89.95 STAR TREK: ENTER THE WOLVES SIGNED Signed by writer Howard Wienstein! When Ambassador Spock gives his blessing for the Cardassians to acquire Federation membership, his father Sarek, Vulcan ambassador to the United Federation of Planets, opposes it. The bitter and public disagreement causes a rift between father and son in this all-new story! Limited to 1,500 signed copies. (CAUT: 2) FC $29.95 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS EDDIE CAMPBELL BACCHUS #58 More surreal autobiography in Eddie Campbell's guerilla war with his nemesis, The Snooter. Plus, some rare oldies including a sample look at Glenn Dakin's Abe Rat, coming in book form later in the year by Top Shelf. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS MURDER ME DEAD #4 by David Lapham Just when Steven Russell thought true love and a big New Year's Eve bash were the beginning of a fresh new start, something like this had to happen... murder! Gape in horror as you witness page after agonizing page of two men fighting like dogs — tearing, rending, and smashing each other to death! It's a fight like you've never seen before, and will end with one of these men dead... but not in a way you could ever imagine. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (4 of 8) $2.95 MURDER ME DEAD #1 – SECOND PRINTING by David Lapham David Lapham, the Eisner-winning creator of Stray Bullets, has pulled out all the stops to show you what a mean and twisted world it is we live in! If you thought the short stories of Stray Bullets read like shots in the heart, get ready as the first issue of Murder Me Dead slowly tightens itself around your throat and hoists you to the ceiling! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (1 of 8) $2.95 MURDER ME DEAD LOGO T-SHIRT For a brand-new series... a brand-new shirt! David Lapham's hot new noir series absolutely required some cool apparel. It's a must-have for every MMD fan, as well as for folks who just like the title. This navy blue shirt features an orange and black MMD logo. Also, as an added benefit, wearing this shirt will get you in to many stores and restaurants that require shirts! Don't go hungry. L-XXL $18.95 ENDLESS HORIZONS STARK RAVEN #6 It had to happen eventually. Stark Raven vs. StingRayzor… with Cobretta's life at stake! After discovering a link between Cobretta and Stark Raven, StingRayzor captures Cobretta and baits Stark Raven to come out of the shadows. Also, Stephanie Sumner gets marked for termination by a Deathshadow. In a breathtaking reunion he never counted on, Stark Raven's mysterious identity is finally discovered… or is it? A can't miss pivotal issue of "The Screaming Rain" saga, as many answers to previous mysteries are revealed. Featuring a gorgeous wraparound, oil-painted cover by renowned artist Ken Kelly. FC, 32pg $2.95 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRIBUTORS VAMPIRELLA: JULIE STRAIN LIMITED VARIANT FIGURE The popular Vampirella action figure from Moore Action Collectibles has been given a makeover that's sure to catch your eye — a new head-sculpt fashioned after Vampi's real-life model, former Penthouse pet, Julie Strain! Comes complete with a fully sculpted "full moon" base. Limited to a manufacturing run of only 6,000 figures. (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP $14.95 HALLOWEEN EXCLUSIVE GLOW-IN-THE-DARK VARIANT PHOTO COVER #1 The secret origin of Halloween terror Michael Myers is revealed for the first time in this new tale from Chaos! Comics. But what's truly frightening about this book is this exclusive glow-in-the-dark variant cover, featuring a photo image of the "Shape" himself! It's a Halloween treat limited to a print run of only 4,000 copies! (CAUT: 4) FC $12.95 FALSE IDOL STUDIOS 7 GUYS OF JUSTICE #7 by Brian Joines & Joshua C. Rowe Contacted by a long-lost scientist from Ugly Monkey's past, the team must find a way to break through the dimensional barriers! Crossing over, they find a world ruled by a sinister tyrant from the heroes' own dimension. And when a daring rescue attempt goes awry, the team finds itself divided! Nightie Knight is captured! Moray Earl hunted for food! Lord Talon… worshipped as a god?! Plus, will another Big City hero fall victim to the killer that stalks them? b&w, 30pg $2.00 FANBOY COMICS MOBIUS KLEIN #2 by Kia Asamiya Mobius Klein is the prequel to Silent Mobius, telling the stories of the events that took place before the current storyline. In this second issue, we learn more of the mysteries surrounding Katsumi's father, Gigelf Liquer, as well as meet other members of Nami's family, the Yamigumo clan! Continuing the events set in motion last issue, Gigelf and reporter Fuyuka flee from the devastation left behind from Gigelf's battle with Ganossa at Tokyo's Narita airport. As they make their way into downtown Tokyo, they are attacked by Shiohara, one of Ganossa's demonic minions! However, this is one battle Gigelf will not fight alone, as two new combatants come forth and reveal themselves — Razan Yamigumo and… Compiler?! But just whose side are they on? b&w, 32pg $2.95 SPELLBOUND: THE MAGIC OF LOVE #1 by Tomoko Taniguchi Ami is your typical Tokyo teenager: hip, stylish and more into music, fashion, and boys than school and her part-time job. But unlike most other teens, Ami also has a secret life — she's a practicing witch! Once given a powerful magic book, Ami has secretly been training in the mystic arts of magic. And at times, her intentions are not always the most noble! Sometimes she likes to test her spells (and sense of humor) on her friends, causing a little mischief at their expense. However, she has yet to master the all-important spell of love… and win the heart of Hiro. But unbeknownst to Ami, Hiro has fallen for the charms of Nicole, the beautiful blonde American who has been hanging around their local haunts recently. What is her interest in Hiro, and how will all this affect Ami? This issue ships with a variant cover by Revolutionary Girl Utena creator Chiho Saito! RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (Jun00) b&w, 32pg $2.95 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH ACME NOVELTY LIBRARY #3 by Chris Ware The third issue of one of the most celebrated comics in the past 10 years is back in print! Acme #3 presents one of Ware's earliest characters, the potato-shaped little fellow who starred in Ware's first RAW story. This issue reprints selected examples of Ware's college-era "daily" strips starring that character, as well as a longer story and other surprises. A great stand-alone issue to introduce new readers to the most critically acclaimed comic book series of the 1990s. (STAR03671) MATURE READERS SC, 40pg, PC $3.95 **************** OPUS VOLUME 2 SIGNED HC Time Rise by Barry Windsor-Smith Windsor-Smith continues his autobiography called Time Rise. Following his bizarre interdimensional journey, the young superstar of Marvel Comics' Conan the Barbarian fame discovers that he has acquired advanced psychic abilities! This is the true story of the artist's struggles to deal with the transcendental, yet maddening, effects of meta-consciousness. Barry Windsor-Smith tells his story with engaging candor; although confused and barely able to cope with his world turned upside down and inside out, the writer/artist of Storyteller, Adastra in Africa, Weapon X, and so many other popular features, brings humor and humanism to a real-life adventure that makes the plot of The Sixth Sense seem tame. In addition to Windsor-Smith's groundbreaking text, Opus is, of course, also a deluxe art collection, featuring the renowned artist's never-before-published paintings and drawings, as well as gorgeous, evocative artworks culled from over thirty years of comics art, comic strips, illustration, and sketchbooks. Featuring a limited edition translucent, tipped-in sheet, signed and numbered by Barry Windsor- Smith. RES. from Previews Vol. X #2 (Feb00) HC, 8x11, 208pg, PC $69.95 BOOK OF CHANGES: A COLLECTION OF INTERVIEWS by Kristine McKenna Fantagraphics is proud to present these never-before-collected interviews with various pop-culture giants conducted by journalist Kristine McKenna (an L.A.-based author who's been writing about the arts and literature since 1977). From music legends like James Brown, Ray Charles, George Clinton, Leonard Cohen, Merle Haggard, Brian Eno, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Tom Waits, Neil Young, and Pete Townshend, to noted beat authors William Burroughs, Allen Ginsburg, and others, this collection reveals numerous insights into some of the greatest artistic minds of the 20th century. In addition to writers and musicians, McKenna interviews idiosyncratic filmmakers like Blue Velvet's David Lynch and cultural curiosities like folk hero Howard Finster. Plus, each interview is accompanied by a portrait of the interview subject, by a host of cartoonists, including: R. Crumb, Arnold Roth, Jim Woodring, Jaime Hernandez, Chris Ware, Bill Griffith, Gilbert Hernandez, Al Columbia, Seth, Pete Bagge, and many more! MATURE READERS TP, 6x9, 300pg $14.95 COMICS JOURNAL #232 Comics on the Internet! In February, The Comics Journal examines the hottest medium for comics of the past few years: the World Wide Web. TCJ talks to Scott McCloud about his book Reinventing Comics and the possibilities of comics online, and follows through with a roundup of web comics from Stan Lee Media to Splash! TCJ also discusses the unique advantages and problems of web-based comics with Astounding Space Thrills creator Steve Conley (this month's cover artist), and other web- savvy cartoonists. Plus, TCJ delivers the usual assortment of news, reviews, columns, and letters, which have made TCJ the comics magazine of record for over two decades! MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg $5.95 COMPLEAT CANNON TP by Wally Wood The Compleat Cannon reprints the entirety of legendary cartoonist Wally Wood's classic sex-and-violence secret-agent strip of the late 60s. The Cold War is still the hottest topic throughout the world in 1970. Surely either the ruthless dictators of the USSR or the greedy capitalists of the USA will take over the planet before the century careens to a cataclysmic climax. John Cannon not only has a license to kill, but he's got the nerve to accomplish this and other ugly duties without mercy or remorse. He's the government's most able agent except for one constant challenge — how to maintain his loyalty. Like Fantagraphics' edition of Wood's Compleat Sally Forth, this oversized collection includes a section of never-before-seen ephemera in the form of sketches, notes, and annotated information about the strip. MATURE READERS SC, 10x13, 160pg, b&w $19.95 EVIL EYE #7 by Richard Sala Nominated for both an Eisner and a Harvey award, the creepy, kooky series by critically acclaimed artist Richard Sala reaches it's seventh and wildest issue yet! Girl sleuth Judy Drood finally meets up with the pirate girls! Will she be hypnotized by evil puppet Aunt Azalea into joining their ranks? Plus, in the same issue, cover girl Peculia gets into a catfight with a gang of feline assassins. Were they sent by Obscurus to kill her? MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 JUNIOR #5 by Peter Bagge In this, the final issue of the triumphant collected series of that lovable oaf Junior, Peter Bagge's diabolic vision has been realized — getting all the stories of his dopiest characters in one place! Contained within: a sequence of 10 one-page Junior stories that push humor and good taste to the limits; another tale of socialized yuppies entitled "Party Poopers" starring Chet and Bunny; and, from the pages of Comical Funnies #1, a Junior tale all can relate to: "Now You're Hip, Now You're Not." MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 MEASLES #8 edited by Gilbert Hernandez Packed full of award-winning cartoonists, Measles #8 delivers the maximum allowed dose of kiddie goodness for the health of your funny bone. Contained within: the final chapter of "Hector & Dexter" by Joost Swarte; another "wuvable" tale from Steven Weissman's li'l kids; and Gilbert Hernandez's spectacular brand of pre-teen adventures. Plus, a cover by Jaime Hernandez! b&w, 24pg $2.95 TROSPER HC by Jim Woodring; with CD music by Bill Frisell Jim Woodring, creator of the psychotropic adventures of Frank and Jim, has truly gone beyond the looking glass with this one — developing an object d'art that is part Little Golden Book, part nightmare! Trosper, the playful little pachyderm-like creature, wants nothing to do but play with his ball. But, there are menacing forces that have other ideas for him! With one full- color painted panel per page, you will surely lose yourself in Woodring's masterfully created world of innocence and fear. Plus, included with the book is a CD with the music of ambient jazz musician Bill Frisell that provides an aural tension you have to hear to believe! HC, 6x6, 36pg, FC (w/CD) $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DAVID BORING HC by Daniel Clowes Collected all in one place from the pages of Eightball! Follow David Boring through this incomparable psychological and sexual thriller as he searches to piece together everything in his life: the death of his friend Whitey; his girlfriend's disappearance; his search for the perfect woman; and a comic book called The Yellow Streak. Filled with the constant anxiety of the ending of the world and a noir-ish style, this is perhaps Clowes' greatest story yet. (STAR11790) MATURE READERS HC, 132pg, b&w $24.95 JIMMY CORRIGAN: THE SMARTEST KID ON EARTH HC by Chris Ware A lengthy, meandering experiment in reader tolerance, this first book from Chicago author Chris Ware is a nonetheless pleasantly-decorated look at a lonely and emotionally-impaired "everyman," Jimmy Corrigan, the Smartest Kid on Earth. Jimmy is given the opportunity, in his mid-30s, to meet his father for the first time. An improvisatory romance which gingerly ignores all sense of plot and drama, the reader is unaccountably transported between 1890s Chicago and 1980s small town Michigan, helped along by thousands of colored illustrations and diagrams, which, when read rapidly in sequence, provide a startling illusion of life and movement. The bulk of the work is supported by fold-out instructions, an index, paper cut-outs, and brief notes, all of which promise to concrete one of the most unusual and easily-dismissed books of the new millennium. Published by Pantheon. (STAR11793) MATURE READERS HC, 380pg, FC $27.50 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONKEY JANK by Bob Fingerman Bob Fingerman's Monkey Jank is a high-spirited, libidinous romp through the post-atomic wastelands. Join Monkey Jank and her zaftig pal Cleeva DeJoon as they search for that most rare of breeds: a fully functioning, non-mutated heterosexual human man! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A RUBBER BLANKET #3 by David Mazzucchelli David Mazzucchelli publishes (and creates most of) this ambitious post-RAW collection of graphic narratives. This issue features a major story by Mazzucchelli, executed in an extremely effective expressionistic style, plus shorter stories by such top-level cartoonists as Ted Stearn, David Hornung, and Semerano & Ghermandi! MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 72pg, b&w $8.00 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH FRANK VOLUME 1 TP by Jim Woodring Yet another printing of the Harvey Award-winning book that makes all other hallucinogenic, silent, anthropomorphic comic books pale in comparison! It's a virtual cornucopia of all things Frank! The stories collected here are culled from the pages of Tantalizing Stories, JIM, Pictopia, Snake Eyes, and lord-knows-where-else! Follow the idiosyncratic, wordless adventures of Woodring's anthropomorphic creature of vague stock, and his sorties into the bizarre, eerie and fantastic. (STAR01340) HC, 96pg, PC $14.95 **************** Eros Comix HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY #3 — SECOND PRINTING by Rebecca 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 BOFFY THE VAMPIRE LAYER #3 by Bruce McCorkindale 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 SUBMISSIVE SUZANNE #8 by Guenther von Wegen SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg (Note Price) $2.95 TREASURE CHESTS #6 by Art Wetherell 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 Eros MangErotica SUPER TABOO EXTREME #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $3.95 VOICE OF SUBMISSION 2: GEHENNA #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 CO-ED SEXXTASY #1-7 PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x7) $24.50 FUNK-O-TRON, LLC BATTLE POPE VOLUME 1 TP by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore It's the end of the world and few are worthy of passage to heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind Saint Michael, the leader of his army, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Lucifer. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son Jesus H. Christ to assist him in his quest. Includes all-new story pages by Kirkman and Moore, a sketchbook section, and an introduction by Eli Stone (The Tick)! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 GEARBOX PRESS CREED: APPLE TREE SIGNED EDITION #1 The origin of CreeD revealed for the very first time in this issue! This comic comes signed in metallic ink by creator Trent Kaniuga, and ships in a protective sleeve with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 32pg $9.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Guidebooks & Reference Works OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME #31 by Robert M. Overstreet; Covers by Murphy Anderson & John K. Snyder III Special advanced solicitation! Scheduled to ship April 2001! Enter a new era of collecting with The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide! The all-new, 31st edition offers a choice of covers by Silver Age legend Murphy Anderson (recreating Bob Kane's cover to Detective Comics #31) and John K. Snyder III (recreating Jack Kirby's cover to Fantastic Four #1), along with an amazing assembly of articles about the comics and their creators. In addition to the best-researched pricing in the hobby, you'll find market reports, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading, and the most complete record of comic books from the 1800s to the present. You'll also find features on the 40th anniversary of Marvel's landmark Fantastic Four #1; Wonder Woman's 60th anniversary; profiles of cover artists Murphy Anderson and John K. Snyder III; a look at the phenomenal Platinum Age success of The Brownies; and the work of the hottest creator in comics right now, writer-artist Brian Michael Bendis! This edition also includes an updated directory of fan websites and much more! Since 1970, only one comic book price guide has been dubbed "the Bible" for casual and die-hard collectors alike. While others have come and gone, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has become the premiere reference source for the hobby, covering more than a century of comic book history! (CAUT: 4) DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—HC $30.00 DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—SC $22.00 FANTASTIC FOUR COVER—HC $30.00 FANTASTIC FOUR COVER—SC $22.00 TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION DELUXE SIGNED EDITION HC This deluxe edition of Tales of Terror! is a leatherette, slipcased, signed and numbered prize for any serious EC Comics collector. Limited to a total of 500 copies, only 100 copies will be made available through this special solicitation! This edition is signed by the authors and by many of the EC greats including: Al Williamson, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Al Feldstein, and others! Tales of Terror! is a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook and more, with every EC cover 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 in this fitting presentation of one of the most important companies in comics history. Co-Published by Gemstone Publishing and Fantagraphics Books. HC, 9x12, PC $125.00 STARS OF THE MONTH TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION HC This ultimate guide to EC Comics is presented as a handsome hardcover volume, similar in format to the Complete EC Library series! (STAR11041) HC, 9x12, PC $39.95 HAKE'S PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS – THIRD EDITION 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! Toy Story, Uncle Scrooge, Pokémon, Small Soldiers, Superhero 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! From the publishers of The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide! (STAR11611) SC, 8x11, 928pg, PC $35.00 ************** EC Library STARS OF THE MONTH COMPLETE WAR AGAINST CRIME/CRIME PATROL SET While their other works may get the glory, EC's War Against Crime and Crime Patrol were the first fruit of the team of Bill Gaines and editors Johnny Craig and Al Feldstein. These "pre-Trend" titles present the skewed EC version of crime comics and the last issues, respectively, introduce The Crypt-Keeper and The Vault-Keeper! Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. This is an excellent way to add some of the greatest comics of all time to your collection! (STAR01384) Set, HC (x4 in slipcase), b&w $130.00 COMPLETE MODERN LOVE SET Romance comics were hot in the late 40s and Bill Gaines couldn't help but produce unique, EC-distinctive romance comics! Gaines, Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood and Jack Kamen are among the EC greats who worked on these issues; in addition there are stories drawn by prominent comics professionals at the Iger studios and others. There are two individual volumes in this set: one reprints the eight issues of Modern Love (#1-8) and the other the four issues of A Moon, A Girl...Romance (#9-12), and the three issues of Saddle Romances (#9-11). These are the complete runs of these three EC Pre-Trend titles. Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. (STAR01383) Set $80.00 ******************* Carl Barks Library STARS OF THE MONTH CARL BARKS' LIBRARY SETS Like the deluxe EC Library sets, these sets reprint the classic Disney stories by Carl Barks in a deluxe, hardbound, oversized format. Shot from the original art and presented in crystal clear black-and-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 and Set III reprints Uncle Scrooge #1-20. SET I (STAR02002) $120.00 SET III (STAR02003) $120.00 ********************* Photo-Journal Guides STARS OF THE MONTH PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDES TO COMICS 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 are 9" x 12" hardcover books which illustrate the lavish history of comics by showing reproductions of each comic book cover in full color. VOL. 1: A-J (STAR00176)–HC, 9x12 $75.00 VOL. 2: K-Z (STAR00177)–HC, 9x12 $75.00 COMPLETE NEW DIRECTION VOLUME II The "New Direction" titles followed hot on the heels of the "New Trend" books and featured most of the same great artists. If you've never collected these gems, now is the time to get them all at once! You can get these legendary comics in an oversize, permanent, hardbound format, for a fraction of the cost of the original collectibles! Each set of annotated, smythe-sewn library albums reprints the entire run of the featured series in crystal-clear black-and-white — including all text, ad and letters pages — with full-color covers. All shot from the original art. Includes complete runs of Piracy (seven issues), Aces High, Psychoanalysis, and Extra! (five issues each). (STAR00580) Set (x4) $95.00 ********************* HAMLYN JUDGE DREDD: DOOMSDAY Galen DeMarco resigned from the Justice Department after being found guilty of unjudicial conduct – she was infatuated with Judge Dredd! Now she is coming to terms with being just another citizen in the Big Meg. Dredd arranges a new job for DeMarco as a private eye, not realizing the consequences for the city. Cunning crime boss Nero Narcos is preparing to seize control of Mega-City One from the Judges. He arranges for a massive bounty to be offered for the capture of Judge Dredd, to stop the future lawman interfering with the evil master plan. But the plot is accidentally discovered by DeMarco, and Narcos triggers his bloody coup, with thousands of murderous mechanoids slaughtering the Judges. Mega-City One becomes a battleground with the citizens caught in the crossfire! Just as the fighting breaks out, Judge Dredd comes face-to-face with one of the deadliest foes from his past – Orlok the Assassin. And he wants Dredd – dead or alive! The Doomsday saga is told from two perspectives. Doomsday for Mega-City One shows events through the eyes of the citizens, Doomsday for Dredd shows what happens to Judge Dredd during the crisis. MATURE READERS DOOMSDAY FOR MEGA-CITY ONE $24.99 DOOMSDAY FOR DREDD $19.99 HARRIS COMICS VAMPI #7: UNDERWORLD PART 1 by David Conway & Kevin Lau Recovered from the last attempt on her life, Vampi must plunge once more into the heart of darkness to challenge a nightmare world of savagery, degradation, and systematic slaughter that threatens to engulf the entire world. Featuring a new hi-tech costume and a deadly array of devastating weapons at her disposal, Vampi stars in Underworld Part 1. Also available with a limited edition cover by Humberto Ramos (Crimson) and is limited to only 1,500 copies! REG.—FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 LTD.—FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $9.95 VAMPIRELLA: GENESIS #1 by John Smith & Mike Mayhew The original is back! Vampirella returns to comics in this incredible one-shot. Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the upcoming Vampirella short film and interviews with the cast. Also includes exclusive preview pages from the new Vampirella series coming in April, written by John Smith with artwork by Mike Mayhew. FC, 24pg $2.95 VAMPIRELLAUNDERWORLD LIMITED PREVIEW ASHCAN #1 by David Conway & Kevin Lau Previews 16 pages from the upcoming Underworld story arc beginning in Vampi #7 by David Conway and Kevin Lau! Vampi must plunge once more into the heart of darkness to challenge a nightmare world of slavery, degradation, and systematic slaughter that threatens to engulf the entire world. Limited edition of 1,500 copies. Ships at least three weeks before Vampi #7. b&w, 16pg SRP: $6.00 VAMPI LIMITED HOLOCHROME EDITIONS by David Conway & Kevin Lau Shiny holographic chrome covers to Vampi #1 and Vampi #2, both by Kevin Lau! Limited to only 500 copies each! #1–FC, 32pg $24.95 #2–FC, 32pg $24.95 VAMPIRELLA METAL CARDS SET A new set of five Vampirella trading cards using state of the art Metal-Tex technology. Featuring artwork of John Bloton, Dorian Cleavenger, Jae Lee, David Finch, and Julie Strain. Limited to 1,500. Set (x5) $7.50 HEAVY METAL MAGAZINE HEAVY METAL MAY 2001 Druuna is back in "The Forgotten Planet," a 62-page graphic novel appearing in the May 2001 issue. (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 MASER 4 IRON TOWER HC by Massimiliano Frezzato The crew has finally found the Tower. See what happens next in the newest graphic novel in the Keepers of the Maser series by Frezzato! MATURE READERS HC $14.95 HEAVY METAL T-SHIRTS The HeavyMetal.com T-shirt is a Bisley design on a black tee based on the popular Internet website. The Royo designed Game T-shirt is based on the popular PC game, on a white shirt. And The Heavy Metal 2000 T-Shirt features a Bisley designed four- color image of Julie Strain as F.A.K.K. 2 on the black. The Heavy Metal logo is on the front of the black shirt on the left side of the chest. (CAUT: 4) HEAVY METAL.COM–T-shirt, L-XL $15.95 GAME–T-shirt, L-XL $15.95 2000 MOVIE–T-shirt, L-XL $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEAVY METAL Now, you can have Druuna in some of her most memorable issues! November 1992: the riveting story of a dying world, a beautiful woman, and a moment when time stops; January 1993: a gallery featuring images of Druuna from Serpieri's Obsession book; and September 1997: Druuna meets her double. NOV. 1992 $6.00 JAN. 1993 $6.00 SEPT. 1997 $6.00 O/A THE KEEPERS OF THE MASER VOLUMES 1-3 HC'S by Massimiliano Frezzato Catch up on the previous volumes in Frezzato's fantasy adventure series with this re-offering of the first three chapters! MATURE READERS VOL. 1: THE SECOND MOON—HC, FC $14.95 VOL. 2: ISLE OF THE DWARVES—HC, FC $16.95 VOL. 3: EYE OF THE SEA—HC, FC $14.95 ************* HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING METABARONS #12 by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Juan Gimenez When Doña Vicenta discovers that the man she has just fallen in love with is her father's murderer, the heartbreak is so great that she tries to kill herself with a revolver. Thanks to the Shabda-Oud powers passed down by his mother, Melmoth is able to slow down the bullet to the point where it only renders her unconscious. While she is out, Melmoth creates a clone in the Metabunker from the remains of Don Nicanor, hoping to wipe out his crime and obtain the forgiveness of his beloved. When the father and daughter reunite, Melmoth and Doña Vicenta are free to love each other. But Don Nicanor's clone has lost a portion of his memories, and does not remember his daughter. Shutting himself up alone with her, he declares his desire to take her as his wife! But as he is about to throw himself upon her, Melmoth arrives and separates them… FC $2.95 WHITE LAMA VOLUME 6: WATER TRIANGLE, FIRE TRIANGLE HC by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Georges Bess In the first half of the 20th century, a European child born in the heights of Tibet carries within him the reincarnation of an ancient and mysterious Great Lama. In this final chapter of the series, Gabriel Marpa returns to the monastery of the terrible Migmar. Though accompanied by his friends Topden, Dondup, Tzu, and the Yeti, Gabriel orders them to stay behind, as he wants to face his enemy alone… HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC (6 of 6) $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FOURTH POWER HC by Juan Gimenez Mega, a fighter pilot based on Nebula Alpha, is the only one to escape with her life after an attack by an enemy patrol. So begins Mega's perilous journey across enemy lines. Along the way, she saves a member of a flight crew that had come to rescue her before being shot down. The young man reveals to Mega that she has become of utmost importance to their leaders in connection to the creation of a new weapon of incredible power. They need her for her exceptional mental abilities and will stop at nothing to get her back. (STAR11791) MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 64pg, FC $14.95 ************** I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #35 by Mark Oakley Rubel, with his new witch companion, escapes at last from Locumire's palace, but their adventure is only beginning! One of Quinton's clockwork warriors unearths itself and attempts to contact them, but something goes wrong and the terrifying warrior begins to run amok. Also this issue, young Heath, now homeless, must rely on her wits in order to find food and shelter. In the middle of this, she stumbles upon a horrifying plot led by Black Casper, the dread pirate! b&w, 24pg $2.50 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO BETTIE PAGE: THE 50S RAGE #1 – REVISED EDITION by Steve Woron Illustrated in an all pin-up style, this comic is one of the Studio's best sellers. Steve Woron really does justice to the 50s British pin-up queen! This issue sports the classic "Bettie Page Intimate Encounter" color cover by Woron. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.25 DON PARESI PEEPSAKE by Don Paresi Seduction is more than a talent of Don Paresi's; it's a lifestyle. Since the early 90s, he has bestowed upon the female fantasy collector a darker side or edge rarely seen in the current collector's market. Working only within his moral bounds, with little commercial and editorial influence, Don has given us some of the sexiest women ever to pleasure the flesh. The Don Paresi Peepsake includes art, sketches, commentary, and in interview with the artist. Also includes is an art essay of Sepulcher, his latest, greatest comic story. MATURE READERS REG.–b&w, 32pg $9.99 SIGNED–b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 2) $19.99 SEPULCHER: QUEEN OF THE DEAD #4 by Steve Woron This is it. The terrifying conclusion to the most horrific comic book mini-series ever. As the ancient god Mologathuu sends his undead legions to destroy the town of Trinity, Elizabeth Morgan struggles with her mysterious possession by the mysterious Sepulcher. Together or apart, they must stop the undead legions or the souls of the townsfolk will be lost. As the final manifestation of Julius Mordecai closes in on an exhausted Sepulcher, will Elizabeth prevent her elimination or help with it? Great story line and fantastic art detail make this book a perfect ending to the mini-series of the millennium. Also available with a special alternate "Bondage" cover. NOTE: The Bondage cover is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS REG.–b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) (Note Price) $3.25 BONDAGE COVER–b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) (CAUT: 3) ADULT MATERIAL $3.50 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP HAMMER OF THE GODS #1 by Mike Oeming, Mark Wheatley; Cover By Frank Cho When your son is born, you will know a gripping, powerful love. And, looking into his little face, you will believe that he could someday change the world, perhaps even save it. Then you will learn the heart-wrenching horror when you learn that he is sick – barely clinging to life. That's when every moment you have with him is precious. That's when you either pray for the gods to intervene or you curse them for torturing you. Curse or prayer, the gods will deliver an answer. Your son will live – as something more than a man. Forbidden to touch as a killing tool, he has become the most dangerous weapon ever created. You only want the best for him. Yet all he thinks about is why he can't play at war with the other boys. Hammer of the Gods is an epic tapestry woven from the threads of Viking myth and powerful modern storytelling. And since it comes from the creative minds of Mike Oeming (Powers) and Mark Wheatly (Breathtaker), this epic doesn't completely take itself seriously. This first issue is one of four that will tell the story of Modi, the boy who is the Hammer of the Gods. Featuring a beautiful cover by Frank Cho. Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 FRANK CHO ILLUSTRATOR SC by Frank Cho Lavish art books like this are usually reserved for artists twice Frank Cho's age. But Frank Cho's illustrations and comics have garnered awards and created legions of fans in a very short time. This exciting young creator is already the winner of the Charles Schultz Plaque for Excellence in Cartooning, the Scripps-Howard Awards for Best College Cartoonist, and the Ignatz Awards for Outstanding Artist and Outstanding Comic for Liberty Meadows. The result of all his success is this 96-page, over- sized book with heavy art quality pages covered with glorious images of beautiful women, god-like men in primitive conflicts, and hilarious cartoons filled with wacky critters! Collected are Frank's rarely seen images from the novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Talbot Mundy, and other lurid pulp stories. Also presented are sketches, paintings, and detailed illustrations for books, magazines, advertisements, and newspapers. Color images are exhibited full size and with every shade preserved to see. See Frank's Cavewoman strips, his science fiction, and erotic fantasy art. Even select exceptional Liberty Meadows Sunday strips are included. Introduction by Al Williamson and Mark Schultz. This new, softcover edition includes four new pages of illustrations, as well as a new cover by Frank Cho. (CAUT: 2) Early solicitation. Shipping in March. SC, 96pg, PC $19.95 IRONCAT FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 6 #2 by Hiroshi Aro Join Futaba and friends as they explore the wonderful Water World theme park! From an exploding wrestling rink, many wacky sideshow dramas, and an insightful fortuneteller, to a spooky haunted house! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 HYPER DOLLS VOLUME 5 #6 Looks like the Gargantuan Menaces who keep threatening to flatten Jonan City just won't give it up! Join the Hyperdolls as they risk life and limb taking on hideously overgrown creatures and avoid the military's "friendly" fire to save the day! b&w, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS YUI VOLUME 2 #2 Narumi Kakinouchi's deft brushwork and Toshihiro Hirano's adept storytelling combine to create the beautifully haunting Vampire Yui saga! This month, Yui's new friend, a little orphan boy, shows that some little children aren't always as innocent and harmless as they seem... b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 3 GN The third hilarious gender-swapping volume of Futaba-kun Change is here! The outcome of the battle between Futaba and Mistress X! Misaki in mortal combat! The attack of the Justice Maker!? Enough said! (STAR11890) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 220pg, b&w $15.95 ****************** Sexy Fruit BIZZARIAN #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 7 #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #52 "It's a Wonderful Afterlife" — Knights of the Dinner Table is a comic book for anyone who plays games or knows a gamer. The principal characters — B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hands — play numerous characters in the course of their role-playing games, but their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KotDT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective. b&w $2.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE ILLUSTRATED #5 by Various Join the misadventures of Knuckles, El Ravager, Zayre and Teflon Billy as they continue to wage their war against Dragonkind! See Teflon Billy outwit an ancient Swack-Iron Dragon in a hilarious wine tasting contest. KoDT Illustrated re- tells the adventures of the Untouchable Trio plus one from the perspective of their HackMaster role-playing game characters! b&w, 32pg $2.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE VOLUME 8 A compilation of Knights of the Dinner Table issues #22-24! This 96-page book comes with approximately 20 pages of new material… that's almost like getting an extra Knights issue for free! This volume will also contain the conclusion of the exciting "Bag Wars" story line. SC, 96pg, b&w $9.95 TONY DIGEROLAMOS' TRAVELERS #8 by DiGerolamo, Fraim, & Fraim "Springtime for Vlad Tepes in Romania!" — All vampire issue! Viscount Angustus returns and turns our heroes into the living dead! Their only recourse: go on a quest for the little bloodsucker to break an ancient vampire curse. Can our heroes stay out of the sun long enough to survive? Will Locust have to give up garlic sandwiches? Special appearance by Vlad Tepes! b&w, 32pg $2.95 KOMICS, INC. HARD GORE VOLUME 6 GN by S. H. Kang Caine has finally accepted his destiny and forgiven his father. He knows now why he must fight the Stalkers and why his father raised him to be the wizard he was destined to become. He is determined to avenge his father and save his sister. With this courage and determination, he heads to the Stalker nest to challenge the superior Stalker boss, Karkas… even though he knows that if he kills this Stalker, he will absorb all of his powers and energy, and rule over all of the remaining Stalkers! (CAUT: 4) SC, 160pg, b&w $9.85 NEON FUTURE WARRIOR VOLUME 7 GN by Yaseoulrok Production After going underground with the help of the Freemen, Yona and Lionheart successfully escape the clutches of Lord Rudolph and end up in Roseland. However, their escape is short-lived once Lord Rudolph of the Titans declares war against Roseland! After one long year of bloody war and fighting, Roseland agrees to release Yona to Lord Rudolph to bring peace among the fighting clans. Lord Rudolph marries Princess Yona, but this brings only a temporary peace, for when a volcano erupts under the entire Titan territory, Lord Rudolph declares war against Roseland once again, in order to take over and rule them! (CAUT: 4) SC, 185pg, b&w $12.85 PROJECT ACAEA VOLUME 4 GN by Moon Jong Ko & Kwon Il Ko Khan wants to exterminate the entire human race. He seeks to obliterate them with the use of the man-made "Red Eye" weapon, a device that utilizes specially-manufactured bullets fired from above the atmosphere which fall to earth in a blaze of fiery red, their power increasing exponentially, and killing everything in sight. Khan rescues Lucipher and his friends for the express purpose of using Lucipher as his warrior to hunt down and destroy every weak human and set the stage for a new world of his own creation. (CAUT: 4) SC, 187pg, b&w $12.85 LAST GASP, INC. LE BANQUET HC by Gilles Berquet SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 96pg, FC $39.95 SUPERSONIC SWINGERS HC by Shag Highlighted in Taboo: The Art of Tiki, Shag's work mixes a futuristic 50s esthetic with the symbols of easy living and mellowness such as surf boards, Tiki idols, and bars on the beach… (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS HC, 64pg, FC $19.95 VAMPIRES & VIRGINS TP by Oxborne & Leomax SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $12.95 LONE HORSEMAN PRESS SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF #1 by Paul Quinn Davis McBailey has a problem – he has just realized that he's not in love with his girlfriend. That's the good news! The bad news? He had to catch her in bed with his best friend to come to that realization! Alison Parker, meanwhile, hasn't had much success with her love life either, her boyfriend has decided to pull yet another no show. b&w, 16pg (1 of 3) $2.50 MEATHAUS COMICS MEATHAUS #2 by Various Meathaus #2 is packed with even more clever illustration, personal storytelling, and cartoon debauchery than the first issue. Mature audiences who truly savor original comics will certainly enjoy this latest anthology by a group of New York City artists. b&w, 24pg (2 of 12) $2.00 MID-WEST COMIC COMPANY APHRODITE IX #2 MID-WEST COMIC ALTERNATE COVER VERSION A David Finch, Aphrodite IX regular series artist, has provided an incredibly cool piece of artwork for this limited edition exclusive. What's unique about this alternate cover is that it fits together with Aphrodite IX #2 Dynamic Forces exclusive alternate cover – Version B – to form one gigantic, kick-butt alternate cover. That's right, you need both of Mr. Finch's alternate covers to see the entire image. Limited to only 2,500 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC SRP: $9.99 ARIA/ANGELA GRAHAM CRACKERS GOLD FOIL VARIANT COVER Earlier in the year, premier Mid-West comic book chain Graham Crackers Comics produced a brand-new exclusive alternate cover to the Aria/Angela crossover. Jay Anacelto, artist on the Aria series, has drawn and painted this beautiful limited edition. Only 1,500 copies produced, each enhanced with a gold-foil logo. FC SRP: $19.99 DARKMINDS #4: EAST & WEST COAST VARIANT COVER SET Were you there in 1998 when Pat Lee's Darkminds series hit the scene? If not, then you probably missed out on the super- limited East and West Coast alternate cover versions to issue #4. Both the East Coast and West Coast alternate cover's were created by series artist and creator Pat Lee. Each cover features different brand-new artwork and is limited to 2,500 copies. Set SRP: $19.99 F5 ROYAL BLUE FOIL EUROPEAN VARIANT COVER #1 Here are the remaining handful of the 500 copies printed of this collector's item first issue, featuring F5 team member Penny. Since there were just 500 copies printed, very few have made their way across the Atlantic and back to North America. Don't delay! FC SRP: $19.99 MU PRESS FRONTIERS GN by Adrian Kleinberger Adrian Kleinbergen's epic tale of love, loss, betrayal, and flight takes Captain Marla Fireclaw far beyond the land she knows. Lt. William Longburrow, a member of a race she despises, gradually earns her trust, her respect, and her love. Then he strands himself in a danger-filled wasteland to save her life. His sacrifice puts them both in the road to redemption. b&w, 96pg $9.95 NBM TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 5: MYSTERY OF MARY ROGERS by Rick Geary Geary presents us yet another true crime of the last century, very carefully researched and factual, but with his usual gleeful tongue-in-cheek look at the lurid details. Mary Rogers was a compellingly beautiful lass employed in a cigar store in New York City in the mid-19th century. She had a few suitors. Then, she suddenly disappeared, her body recovered in the Hudson off the Jersey side. The press had a field day with all the possible shocking possibilities. Rape... her "fooling around" between lovers... even gang rape. Never was this case solved. The hypotheses remain many. Even Edgar Allen Poe thought to have solved the case and presented that in his tale "The Mystery of Mary Rogers." Make up your own mind. Geary recreates a fascinating picture of the nascent still somewhat anarchical soon-to-be metropolis of New York. HC, 6x9, 80pg. b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 2: JACK THE RIPPER Rick has researched this book extensively and presents, with his own inimitable tongue-in-cheek style, the Jack The Ripper mystery as told through a journal of a fascinated Englishman of the day. (STAR07126) HC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $15.95 A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 3: BORDEN TRAGEDY "Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her mother 40 whacks, when she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41!" In this third volume of Geary's Treasury, the famous Lizzie Borden double-murder is explored. (STAR07524) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 4: FATAL BULLET by Rick Geary Rick Geary explores the first assassination of one of our presidents in the hands of an obsessive-compulsive stalker, a deluded loser who thought his action would bring him national glory. In this typically carefully researched and constructed story, Geary parallels the lives of the President and the killer. SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 O/A ROYO BLACK TAROT CARDS A complete set of 78 Black Tarot cards in full color with instructions in English each with the beautiful art of Luis Royo. A rare curiosity directly imported from Europe. Cards measure 2 _" x 4 _", and all 78 cards come packaged in a full-color in a color box. Printed in Spain. Tarot Deck $18.95 *************** HORNY TAILS by Richard Moore SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $12.95 SIZZLE #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 8x 11, 48pg, b&w $4.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SENSATIONS: ART OF AZPIRI by Azpiri SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR11940) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 WWW by Milo Manara SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR10611) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 68pg $10.95 NEW ENGLAND COMICS TICK: CIRCUS MAXIMUS REDUX #1 by Various The Tick: Circus Maximus is the official encyclopedia of The Tick's comic book universe. This issue updates 1999's four-issue series, which covered all characters appearing in The Tick through 1999. Well, The Tick Universe grows every year, and so NEC offers this "21st Century Update" providing coverage of all characters introduced in the Year 2000, up-to-the-minute updates for major characters, and corrections of minor errors in the first four issues of Circus Maximus… along with a handful of characters missed in 1999's Circus Maximus issues. b&w, 32pg $3.50 IN-COUNTRY VIETNAM #3 by Ron Ledwell The third issue of In-Country Vietnam provides fascinating coverage of the little-known "river wars" experienced by U.S. forces fighting in the marshes and rice paddies of Southeast Asia. Each bimonthly issue of In-Country Vietnam features exciting and realistic stories about America's war in Southeast Asia. b&w, 32pg $3.50 WAFFEN-SS #3 by Ron Ledwell In issue #3, the story turns to the turbulent Balkans in 1941, where British forces moving ever closer, have become a threat to Hitler's "Operation Barbarossa," the German invasion of the Soviet Union. In response, Hitler redirects his most elite SS unit, the 1st SS division, to deal with the British menace on his flanks. Bimonthly. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w, 32pg $3.50 NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 2 #9 Nickelodeon's too-cool toddlers return in their latest issue featuring games, puzzles, and an all-new Rugrats adventures! Magazine format. FC, 32pg $2.95 ONI PRESS, INC. ************** Please refer to the BOOKS section for Pedro and Me by Judd Winick in this month's Previews. *************** ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN 3: MONKEY TALES #1 by Judd Winick Barry Ween is back, and this time he's sticking around all year! Six issues, bimonthly, a full-frontal attack of hilarious proportions. In the first issue, Barry meets the next step in humor evaluation, his new nemesis – a giant, talking gorilla. Will this King Kong make Barry his Faye Wray? Or will Barry make a man out of the monkey? Whatever the outcome, you're side are going to hurt from laughing so hard. Starring Barry, Jeremy, and Sara – the dynamic trio you've come to love. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 BLUE MONDAY: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS #1 by Chynna Clugston-Major From the warped pen of Chynna Clugston-Major comes a fresh adventure with those high-school students you can't get enough of. Scandal rocks the school as a bootleg video containing footage of Bleu taking a bath has begun to circulate amongst the hormonally challenged student body. Amidst the outpouring of exaggerated teen angst, Alan has come to realize that he has a crush on the precious one and really wants to ask her out. It's high-school drama and low comedy in Blue Monday! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 MARQUIS DANSE MACABRE #5 by Guy Davis; cover by Kelley Jones Vol De Galle is dragged into Hell by the Misere, but instead of damnation, he finds terrifying answers to himself and his growing insanity. After hunting the escaped souls of Hell, the Marquis has now descended into their world, but will he find the way out again? The conclusion of Guy Davis' acclaimed mini-series is a unique take on horror comics from one of comics' most unique creators. As a special bonus, the scenes in Hell will be printed in black, white, and red! MATURE READERS b&w & red, 32pg (5 of 5) $2.95 MARBLES IN MY UNDERPANTS: RENEE FRENCH COLLECTION TP by Renee French What's lurking under the bed? Who's casting that shadow outside me window? Common question children ask themselves in the dead of night. But what if, instead of those rather innocuous queries, the child asks things like, "What's inside this bunny that makes him move?" "What if I put a raisin in a dead man's nose?" "What if I leave the paw of a deceased mole in the sun, will it grow sprouts and fungus like potatoes?" This is the world of Renee French, who's independent comic book stories have been disturbing readers and provoking reactions since the early 90s. Marbles in my Underpants is the first major volume of her work to be published anywhere. It's a comprehensive retrospective, examining French's versatility and the spectrum of her career from the harsh early work through Corny's Fetish, a touching talk of a deaf man and his desire for love. Through horror, psychedelia, and ultimately, a skewed approach to conventional storytelling, French gets to the dark middle of the human psyche, crafting a truly unique comic book experience. MATURE READERS TP, 232pg, b&w $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS TP by Judd Winick The Ween shall inherit the Earth! Sick, twisted, and brilliant, Barry Ween is the smartest boy on earth. In his secret laboratory, Barry builds massive machines and conducts bizarre experiments that take him on insane adventures — things like opening rifts in time and space and turning his best friend into a dinosaur. Barry Ween can do it all, and he's bent just enough to try. Collecting the out-of-print, in-your-face, mother-offending Image comics series by Eisner-nominee, Judd Winick, Barry Ween goes further South than South Park, and is funnier than just about every funny book out there. (STAR10385) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $8.95 ***************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS 2.0 TP by Judd Winick Collecting the second series! When no one is watching, hilarious and foul-mouthed Barry and his best pal, Jeremy, are rescuing aliens from the intergalactic Mafia, traveling back in time to the old west, and avoiding bumbling covert agents sent by the U.S. government to steal Barry's secrets. MATURE READERS SC, 88pg, b&w $8.95 O/A NOCTURNALS: TROLL BRIDGE by Dan Brereton & Various Halloween Girl loves the holiday that inspired her name. She loves trick-or-treating and, most of all, she loves candy! But when she takes Halloween too far, searching for treats in the most remote home she can find, only tricks await! The Devil's Lantern takes her beyond the Troll Bridge, a dimensional portal to Who-Knows-Where. It's up to Doc Horror and his Nocturnals to track Eve down and bring her back home, but her trail could lead through any number of spooky, infinite worlds, each filled with the promise of untold dangers, wonders, and ugly creeps waiting to greet them at every stop! b&w (Spot Color), 48pg $4.95 O/A JINGLE BELLE: NAUGHTY & NICE TP by Paul Dini & Stephen DeStefano It's got to be tough being Santa Claus' daughter. Not only does your dad know what every kid everywhere is doing, but he also expects you to adhere to stricter rules than anyone else! Jingle Belle doesn't let it faze her, however — she's far too intent on having a good time for that! Yet, when the holidays roll around, she's determined to prove she's her father's child and help spread Christmas cheer. Little does she know, she's going to unleash the greatest threat to Christmas ever! SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $9.50 O/A MARQUIS: DANSE MACABRE #3 by Guy Davis The Marquis' enemies are beginning to close in. As Vol de Galle continues his crusade, he hunts down and kills a demon that's possessed a rich lord. Only this time there is a witness to his fight — the lord's maid-servant — and what she sees is not a struggle between demon and holy saint... but murder! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (3 of 5) $2.95 ************************* PACK RABBIT PRESS VÓX #2 by Leland Purvis "The Jumpbrush in Winter": Two old spies escape a medium-security nursing home for larceny, philosophy, and Guinness, and a scientist uses poison in her office politics. Plus, other text and graphics for your perusal and pondering. SC, 8x11, 48pg, b&w $4.95 PENNY FARTHING PRESS ZENDRA #2 by Stuart Moore & Martin Montiel Luna A voice in the darkness calls to Halle. It speaks of other worlds, new concepts, and the existence of humans. A genetic experiment and only half-human herself, Halle has grown up alone with no hope of ever encountering another of her kind. But now, everything is changing. With the only world she has ever known turning against her and the strange voice in darkness growing ever stronger and more urgent, Halle has no choice but to run… but where is she running to? The safety and tranquility of the fables planet called Zendra? Or into the waiting clutches of the cruel and merciless man who helped obliterate the last of her race? FC, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.95 PHOENIX ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING DUE # 1 Phoenix Enterprise releases the first issue of a new and original international magazine rich in illustrations and articles, raging from contemporary art to modern design and comic art both in Western and Eastern culture. Articles – with pictures and illustrations – on Marc Newson, Jake and Dinos Chapman, Yoshitomo Nara, Walter Van Beirendonk. A special report on the new cuteness of modern toys – from Beanie Babies to Furbies and any kind of collectibles. And, a funny memory from Alberto Alessi remembering his brief encounter with Salvador Dalì in the 70s. In the comics' section, two irresistible proposals from Japan: Enomoto and Shigero Tamura. And a brilliant interview of Hayao Miyazaki, the creator of celebrated animation features Nausicaa and Princess Mononoke. English text. (CAUT: 4) SC, 256pg, FC $20.00 HOLLYWOOD BAU: (NO WORDS # 5) by Francesco Tacconi & Mauro Marchesi Hollywood Bau is a sexy girl who runs a motel in the middle of the desert. Her only friend is a penguin who lives in the fridge and lusts for Pinguilla, a charming she-penguin from the ads. In the motel, something weird is taking place, thanks to a wild bunch of shady fellows and bribers of young girls. And in town, there's someone who dies for Bau... Escorted by her faithful penguin, Hollywood Bau takes her guns and… other tools… to face a gang of unmerciful and horny tough guys... (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. IX #2 (Feb99) SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.95 KIRA#2: (NO WORDS # 6) by Riccardo Crosa It's spring in the old imperial city of Ankh. Kira, leaning on the railing of the balcony at the inn, breathes in deeply. This is her favorite season, the loving season. Unfortunately, human beings don't react to her advances. Who can blame them? Not everyone is drawn to a walking ball of hair!… And so Kira returns to her beloved forest, when out of the blue an unexpected encounter occurs. Who is that pale, fascinating stranger clad in black? Why is he grinning at her with those razor-sharp pearl- white teeth? From the creator of the great saga Rigor Mortis, a new album without words. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $5.95 SNUFF NIGHT: NO WORDXXX #1 by Mauro Padovani SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w SRP: $5.95 PREMIERE BRANDS, INC. OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPAWN #21, 26, 29, & 30 Warehouse Find! Stock up on these rare and hard-to-find first printing copies of Todd McFarlane's hit Image Comics series… the first to reach the 100th-issue plateau! #21—FC SRP: $1.95 #26—FC SRP: $1.95 #29—FC SRP: $1.95 #30—FC SRP: $1.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN #10 & #11 Warehouse Find! The adventures of Peter Parker, better known as Spider-Man, are here again. Marvel Comics brings you Part 3 and 4 of "Perceptions." #10—FC SRP: $1.75 #11—FC SRP: $1.75 ******************* RADIO COMIX UNIVERSAL CHRONICLES: DESPERADO FAMILY #1 by Rod Espinosa Far away, in a world much like our own, there lived the Desperadoes, the greatest heroes the universe has ever known. After a lifetime of struggle, they finally accomplished what they had been fighting for — peace. But, where most stories end, this one begins. What challenges await our heroes when all their foes have fallen? Even as the Desperadoes retire to raise families, new and more powerful enemies lie in wait, having secretly allowed the former tyrants to fail in order to fulfill their grand mysterious scheme. Now, lulled into a false sense of security, will the Desperado Family finally know defeat? An unusual tale of universal proportions from the creator and artist of the acclaimed graphic novel, The Courageous Princess! b&w, 32pg $2.95 ALICE IN THE LOST WORLD #3 by Shuzilow Ha The action heats up as Alice uses her mecha to infiltrate the enemy camp in her search for answers! Will she find any information on her missing sister, or get to the bottom of the clone mystery? All that's certain is that she'll be using a lot of bullets to get there! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.95 FURRLOUGH #98 by Various This issue features more of Daphne Lage and Jose Calderon's "Tall Tails," plus high fantasy fun with "Ebin and May" by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia! Also in this issue, another thrilling chapter of Scotty Arsenault's "Heebas!" Cover by Daphne Lage. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GOLD DIGGER: EDGE GUARD #4 by John Barrett All the heroes reunite to confront the evil madness behind the twisted hearts of the Eastern Guardian kitsune. Riassat of the Inner Circle has emerged from the shadows with all the powers of the kitsune to exact her vampiric revenge! And, the team is divided, as Gar alone must face the unrestrained fury of the leader of the Eastern Guard, Adon! Due to overwhelming fan demand, and a special dispensation by Gold Digger creator Fred Perry, the adventures of the Edge Guard will conclude in two more exciting issues! Don't miss a single chapter! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 MANGAPHILE #10 by Various Mangaphile digs up the dirt on the sometimes arduous transition manga artists go through in the feature article, "From Doujin To Pro," with commentary by doujinshi expert and translator Daniel Kanemitsu! "Doujinshi" are the Japanese equivalent of fanzines, and many top talents in today's manga industry got their start in doujinshi circles. Learn their secrets in this behind- the-scenes exposé! Comic features in this issue include: the conclusion of Rob Lansley and Ken Lowe's "Clare's Dragon," and more of Laz Berry's compelling sci-fi tale, "Core!" Plus, more Photoshop Hints by Pat Duke! Cover by Nureruru! b&w, 32pg $2.95 EUREKA FOUR-PACK by Brian Sutton & Mark Moore Against all odds, Earth emerged victorious over the flying saucers. Now, years later, a mysterious archaeological discovery threatens to revive the alien threat! Retro sci-fi at its best — the complete four-issue mini-series available in one easy package! Pack (x4) $9.99 GENUS #46 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 REBELLION 2000 A.D. #1228-1231 The millennium continues as it began, with more scorching stories and eye-popping art from the galaxy's greatest comic. John Wagner balances script duties in Judge Dredd, the story of fighting future crime in the urban nightmare that is Mega-City One, with contemporary thriller Button Man, co-created with artist Arthur Ranson: ex-mercenary Harry Exton faces the most dangerous game of all as he is hunted across the USA. Steve Moore's high-fantasy series Tales of Telguuth returns with lush, fully painted art by Siku, as do the scary, self-contained stunners Tharg's Future Shocks by D'israeli. Future hitman Sinister Dexter takes the term "pop shot" to a whole new level as he finds themselves in the porn business, courtesy of Dan Abnett and Andy Clarke; and Gordon Rennie and Frazer Irving's dark and chilling Necronauts sees the Great Old Ones threatening the sanity of mankind; only Harry Houdini, Charles Fort, H. P. Lovecraft, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle can stop the gibbering demons entering our reality... Get with the program and sample the delights of the comic of tomorrow – 2000 A.D.! Eagle Award Winner for "Best British Comic!" (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE #75 by John Wagner & Arthur Ranson Future lawman Judge Dredd battles to stem the tide of crime in vast metropolis Mega-City One, scripted by co-creator John Wagner. And in Button Man, Harry Exton, discovers just how dangerous "The Game" is; and who are the mysterious "Voices?" Magazine, 48pg, FC $6.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS LAST KISS #1 by John Lustig Surprise your valentine with this new variation on an old theme! From the pages of Comic Buyer's Guide comes John Lustig's Last Kiss – a torrid tale of 50s romance with a modern twist! b&w, 48pg $4.99 SHANDA THE PANDA #31 by Curtis, Maranda, & Various Heather Maranda makes her debut as a Shanda artist in this issue featuring changes in family status. Terri's brother Spencer is still fitting in, as Penny sets her sights on him. Shanda welcomes a new household member, Terri gets an erotic portrait done for Shanda, and somebody finds out Terri's secret. All this and softball, too! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.99 SFA SPOTLIGHT #10: PLUSH BEAUTIES by Oscar Marcus From high atop the Plush, Inc. building, Sylvia Vixen runs one of the nation's leading fashion magazines. One day, her leading talent scout brings her a new discovery: Nielle, an 18-foot giraffe supermodel! Creator Oscar Marcus has been known in Furry Circle for years as one of the best in pin-up art. Now, read the antics of swimsuit models on the run for fame and glory! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 United Publications WILD SIDE VOLUME 2 by Various This issue, new Tank Vixens (Paul Kidd & Mike Sagara), Lark & Key (Terrie Smith & Mark Barnard), Windfall (Shane Fisher), Adventure of Professor Concarne (Nick Cooper) and "Rush's 2112" (David Koppenhaver). And, introducing Taral Wayne "Pilot Errors", Ken Singshow's "Furry Battle Corp," Steve Martin's "Security Grate," and "Hask's Trade" (Mprints Publishing). Plus, much more. b&w, 80 page $7.95 SABRINA ONLINE YEAR THREE: NEW BLOOD by Eric Schwartz & Various The most popular female skunk is back in her third yearly collection of Sabrina Online comic strips. Join Sabrina and friends as they experiment with finding a job, the facts of life, the Internet, and the infamous Zig Zag. b&w, 32pg $3.50 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT POISON ELVES: LUSIPHUR & LIRILITH #1 by Drew Hayes This is it! The biggest event in Poison Elves history since the death of Cassie! Lusiphur & Lirilith is a "Year One" event that chronicles the relationship between a rugged street urchin and a prep-school debutant — both looking for something more out of life. This four-issue mini-series will reveal how Lusiphur went from street punk to killer, and why Lirilith chose to leave her privileged life to become a healer. But that's only one reason why this mini-series is so important. For the first time ever, Drew's story will be lavishly illustrated by Empty Zone creator Jason Alexander! Cover by Jason Alexander. b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 POISON ELVES: LUSIPHUR & LIRILITH #1 LIMITED EDITION by Drew Hayes To celebrate the first-ever Poison Elves spin-off series, each issue of this mini-series will also be offered as a limited edition. If you want Drew Hayes' stunning, painted cardstock covers for this series, the limited editions are where you're gonna find 'em! These special limited editions come signed by both Drew and Jason, and are numbered to just 1,000 copies, each with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 24pg $10.00 BROM POSTER #1: "MISS MUFFET" by Brom The most riveting and popular fantasy/horror illustrator of our time finally launches his own line of affordable posters! His name is Brom, and you know his work from TSR, Wizards of the Coast, and the best-selling Darkwerks art book. Now, Sirius proudly offers some of Brom's most popular and disturbing images as ready-to-run wall art! For his premiere poster, Brom has chosen "Miss Muffet" — which puts a playful new fetish spin on the twisted old nursery rhyme. Printed on heavy bond paper, this poster comes rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, 21x27, FC $6.95 BROM POSTER #2: "SOULESS" by Brom For this second release in the planned series of six posters, Brom has chosen "Souless," an image of a humanoid construct in the last stages of creation. Printed on heavy-bond paper, rolled in a plastic tube. Poster, 21x27, FC $6.95 AKIKO #43 by Mark Crilley Spuckler has managed to arm himself with an impressive amount of weaponry, and he and Gax set to building fortifications around the old homestead in preparation for the inevitable showdown with Gothtek. At this point, Mr. Beeba and Poog arrive, doing their best to talk Spuckler out of his plans. Of course, Spuckler will hear nothing of it, and actually recruits Beeba to help him prepare for the fight. They are interrupted, however, by a crew of evacuation robots, which has arrived to politely escort Spuckler from his home. Tempers flare and before long the confrontation escalates into a violent gun battle! Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF MONTH POISON ELVES VOLUME 5 TP by Drew Hayes Collecting a whopping 12 Poison Elves issues in one single volume, this massive trade paperback spans the entire story arc that begins with the rogue elf Lusiphur's initiation into Mandratha's infamous assassin's guild, known as Sanctuary. Once "on the inside," the cult anti-hero commits several murders, gets apprehended by the obsessed Police Lieutenant Vido, romances fellow assassin Cassy, duels the Purple Marauder, and even dresses up as a woman! Definitely enough action for your money! (STAR08830) MATURE READERS SC, 272pg, b&w $14.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 6 TP by Drew Hayes This giant trade paperback collects the infamous "Guild War of Mandratha," up to and including the end of Lusiphur's only happy relationship with fellow assassin Cassandra (that's issues 13-25 for those of you keeping track). In these 280 pages you will witness Lusiphur's capture and desperate escape from the Eye of the Lins, an all-out gang war between the assassins of Sanctuary and the renegade cops under Lt. Vido, the return of Lusiphur's ex-wife Hyena, the return of Widowmaker, and the most shocking event in Poison Elves history. (STAR11400) b&w, 280pg $14.95 POISON ELVES POSTER Poster #1 is illustrated by Janine Johnston and #2 is illustrated by Drew Hayes. Printed on heavy stock and rolled. #1 (STAR01827)–FC, 22x36 $5.95 #2 (O/A)–FC, 22x36 $5.95 **************** SOUND & VISION INTERNATIONAL ZORA THE VAMPIRE #2 by Paul Puccini, cover by Leone Frollo, & art by Frank Ferrari SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.–48pg (Note Price) $4.50 VARIANT–48pg $4.50 INITIATION VOYAGE by Pyat SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg $4.95 STUDIO FOGLIO GIRL GENIUS #1 by Phil & Kaja Foglio In a world where the Scientific Revolution turned into a full-scale war, mad science rules the world… poorly. Agatha Clay is a young lab assistant with trouble concentrating and rotten luck. Thrown out of the university after a particularly gruesome "academic dispute," she finds herself alone with the mystery of her lost family and a birthright she can't seem to avoid. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GIRL GENIUS CLOISONNÉ PIN The first cloisonné pin for Phil and Kaja Foglio's new comic Girl Genius. Let everyone know you were in on the secret right from the star. There is a picture of Agatha and a strange gizmo and the Girl Genius logo across the bottom. This 3/8" hard enamel pin has a black outline and six-color enameling: light blue, dark blue, peach, pink, yellow, and white. Comes with a military back. Pin $9.95 STUDIO G COUNTDOWN VAMPIRES #2 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE by Hilbert, Goss, & Rockwell A Previews Exclusive! The official comic book series based on the "survival horror" video game from Bandai, Countdown Vampires! Keith Snyder and Misato Hayakawa are determined to stop the insidious Steven Tiller Group from creating the "perfect human being," but when they discover Adam, they realize they may be too late. And, to make matters worse, the Three Witches (who Keith ran into and thought he destroyed during the course of the video game story) return to let Keith know that they haven't been defeated yet. FC, 24pg $2.95 SWITCHBLADE ENTERTAINMENT VAMPIRE SCHOOLGIRLS FROM HELL #1 by Christina Mountjoy & Terry Rage SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w $3.00 VAMPIRE SCHOOLGIRLS FROM HELL UNRATED VIDEO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS $29.99 TOKYOPOP PRESS CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #13 It's teatime at Tomoyo's house! Sakura makes her first visit to her best friend's mansion, where she discovers secrets from her past, and a new Clow Card! Will old family grudges stand in the way of friendship and Sakura's mission as Cardcaptor? b&w, 48pg $2.95 GUNDAM WING #11 Based on the Cartoon Network smash-hit! The battle between the OZ oppressors and the White Fang opposition force reaches its climax over the Earth! And the ideal that started the revolution, the desire for peace, is forgotten in a battlefield of dueling egos! Only the Gundam boys, led by Heero Yuy, have a chance of sorting things out. The final showdown is just one issue away! b&w, 48pg $2.95 MIRACLE GIRLS #5 Mr. Kageura is blackmailing the Miracle Girls! The creepy science teacher videotaped Toni and Mika teleporting, and now he threatens to expose them to the world if they don't help him with his research. Fortunately, the cute track stars Chris and Jackson are eager to help the girls get back the tapes. b&w, 64pg $2.95 SAILOR MOON #28 As seen on Cartoon Network! The mysterious girl, Hotaru, has been taken over by the evil Mistress 9! To make matters worse, the spirit of Sailor Chibi-Moon is trapped inside Hotaru's twisted body. Sailor Moon and the Sailor Team are now fighting for the souls of the two girls. The Witches 5 are defeated, but now they must face the evil mastermind Pharaoh 90 himself! b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAINT TAIL #4 by Megumi Tachikawa The mysterious thief Saint Tail has always left calling cards for her handsome, young nemesis, Asuka Jr. On her latest caper, however, she leaves him out of the picture. Is the young detective just afraid of letting someone else get the credit for catching Saint Tail, or does he harbor deeper feelings for the kind-hearted cat burglar? b&w, 32pg $2.95 SMILE VOLUME 3 #3 Start of the year with a Smile! The critically acclaimed manga magazine is the first anthology of all shoujo manga (girls' comics). Join Sailor Moon on her quest to save her friends from the evil Galactica! Laugh and cry with Momo in her daily struggle to fit in and find love in the fan-favorite Peach Girl. Follow Kazuhiko and Sue on their dangerous journey to Fairy Park in the cyberpunk fairytale Clover. Experience the thrills of martial-arts action from a girls' perspective in Juline. Girls' comics for a girls' world. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.99 CLOVER VOLUME #1 POCKET MIXX GN by CLAMP Clover is the artistic pinnacle of the manga team Clamp's illustrious body of work! This TokyoPop Press edition is a stunning recreation of the original Japanese book, featuring a parchment dust jacket, color prints in the front and back of the book, and a meticulous retouch job to translate the book into English with minimal changes to the beautifully laid out original. Clover is the tragic story of Sue, a young girl imprisoned for her entire life because she has powers which everyone fears. Special agent Kazuhiko is assigned to escort the girl to the mysterious Fairy Park, protecting her from various groups who would like nothing more than to harness her power. GN, 4x6, 128pg, b&w $14.95 PEACH GIRL VOLUME #1 POCKET MIXX GN Beauty is skin-deep. Everyone knows it, but few people really get it. Momo has a problem — she's forever being misunderstood. In her world, only bad girls have tans, and Momo tans easily. Most people take one look at her and assume that she's either a bubble-headed beach bunny or a slut. In a world like this, it's difficult for Momo to be happy with herself. She needs a friend; unfortunately she's got Sae. Sae calls herself a friend, but she constantly stabs Momo in the back. Now, she's got her sights on Toji, the boy Momo likes. With friends like these, who needs enemies? RES. from Previews Vol. X #10 (Oct00) GN, 4x6, 184pg, b&w $9.95 TONY RAIOLA LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE: IN THE CIRCUS by Harold Gray Just like the original reprint of the famous 1927 story! b&w, 92pg $9.50 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS HEY, MISTER: AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL TP – 2ND PRINTING by Pete Sickman-Ganer Back by popular demand, Pete's sold-out After School Special hits the stands once again. Collecting all the Hey, Mister mini- comics that preceeded the popular series, the After School Special follows the adventures of Young Tim, Mister, and Aunt Mary as they launch their guerrilla war against everything sacred and beautiful. b&w, 96pg (Note Price) $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GOODBYE CHUNKY RICE by Craig Thompson A Dr. Seuss-ian cast of colorful characters and lush cartoon-y brushwork shape this adventurous story of human connection and loss, with charm and fun. This stunning book-length debut is a quiet picture novella of a small turtle, Chunky Rice, leaving his home and his mouse friend, Dandel. Chunky's journey to find himself shows the deeper meaning of life. Back to press after a very successful first printing, it is a quirky fervent tale of human loss and connection. (STAR10649) SC, 128pg, b&w $14.95 *************** TV COMICS VIP #1 VARIANT PHOTO COVER EDITION by Henderson, Derenick, Grindberg, & Barnett III Based on the top-rated television show VIP, starring Pamela Anderson Lee. In the first action-packed full-color issue, Valerie Irons and the VIP team are hired to protect the life of a highly noted scientist and his most recent discovery, from falling into the wrong hands and leading to global destruction. Story by CJ Henderson (Batman) Pencils by Tom Derenick (Star Trek, X- Men) and Tom Grindberg (Superman, Silver Surfer) This is the variant cover to VIP #1 featuring the cast of VIP starring Pamela Anderson, and has a limited print run. FC, 32pg SRP: $9.95 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA TALES FROM THE BLOODVAULT VIDEO Nick Kovak, is a washed up B-movie producer who is down on his luck. His films are losing money, none of his friends will return his calls, and he's up to his neck in debt to a ruthless mobster. His only chance to save his career — as well as his neck — is if his newest production is a hit. All he needs to do is find the perfect woman to play "The Vampire Queen" in his movie Deadly Vampire Bloodsucker. After auditioning a slew of talent-less hags, a mesmerizing new "actress" appears, and Nick is saved... or so he thinks! Also available in a Director's Cut version, featuring additional steamy scenes and outtakes. (PG-13). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE AUDIENCES REG.–VHS $29.99 DIRECTOR'S CUT–VHS $29.99 VEROTIK VENUS DOMINA VS. AKUMA-SHE CANDLEMASS SPECIAL by Glenn Danzig & Tim Vigil Verotik's ultimate beauty against Verotik's ultimate monstrosity. Venus Domina goes head to head with the red devil rave-girl from Hell, Akuma-She. Aneka and her friends stumble into Venus Domina's torture chamber, not realizing the trouble they have just walked into. This is Verotik at its wildest and most violent. MATURE READERS SC, FC $3.95 SATANIKA EMOND LOGO T-SHIRT Brand-new Satanika shirt featuring the art of Martin Emond. Full color on black tee. This limited edition shirt is guaranteed not to offend (at least not many), as it has the new comic logo for the upcoming Satanika mini-series. (CAUT: 3) MATURE AUDIENCES L-XL $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRUB GIRL & AKUMA-SHE ILLUSTRATIONS DOUBLE COVER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC $3.95 O/A MARTIN EMOND SATANIKA PORTFOLIO Four exquisitely rendered illustrations of Verotik's reigning she-demon, Satanika, all done exclusively for this limited edition. Edmond's first Verotik portfolio sold out in mere months, and as this edition is limited to a strict 666 copies, it should likewise blow out. Although Edmond's recent work has been seen more in gallery showings and on record covers, Verotik has lured the artist back to give you these 10" x 14" high-quality stock plates that are perfect for framing! MATURE AUDIENCE FC $19.95 *************** VIZ COMMUNICATIONS DRAGONBALL VOLUME 4 TP by Akira Toriyama Who will be the winner? There's Goku and his fellow student Kuririn, a little Shaolin monk with big ideas. There's Yamcha, Goku's old enemy. There's Ran Fuan, who's not afraid to use her good looks to win a match. There's kaijû Giran, a rubbery monster with shark teeth and pterodactyl wings. There's Namu, an Indian mystic on a mission. But most of all, there's Jackie Chun, the mysterious old man with the greatest kung-fu ever! It's the ultimate battle of youth and power versus age and skill! This volume collects Dragon Ball Part 2 #7 (second half) through Part 2 #13 (first half). (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., and New Zealand. SC, 4x6, 192pg, b&w $14.95 DRAGON BALL PART 3 #9 by Akira Toriyama The heroes visit the Turtle Hermit's island, where Bulma shows off her new invention: bracelets that cause their wearer to shrink! Then Bulma, Kuririn, and Goku take a submarine to find the next Dragon Ball, which is hidden in an undersea cave. But the Red Ribbon Army is right on their tail, led by the formidable Commander Blue! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (9 of 14) $2.95 DRAGONBALL Z PART 4 #3 by Akira Toriyama Sensing Kuririn's good intentions, the Great Elder of Namek grants him the One-Star Dragon Ball… and incredible new power. Meanwhile, a battered Vegeta is taken to be interrogated in Freeza's spaceship, where he springs a surprise on his captors. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., and New Zealand. b&w, 32pg (3 of 15) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL VOLUME 1 TP by Akira Toriyama Meet a naive young monkey-tailed boy named Goku, whose quiet life changes when he meets a girl named Bulma, who is on a quest to collect seven "Dragon Balls." If she gathers them all, an incredibly powerful dragon will appear and grant her one wish. But the precious orbs are scattered all over the world, and Bulma needs Goku's help (and his super-strength)! So begins the adventure of a lifetime. Who or what will Goku and Bulma encounter on their quest for the Dragon Balls? This graphic novel collects Dragonball #1-6. (STAR11707) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 5x8, 184pg, b&w $14.95 DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 1 TP by Akira Toriyama Akira Toriyama's epic, as seen on the Cartoon Network, is now available in English in its original comic form! After years of training and adventure, young Son Goku has become Earth's strongest martial artist — but the stakes are increasing, as he and his friends must fight against the deadliest villains of all time and space! Get ready for action as aliens, time travelers, and the mighty Saiyans clash over the fate of the Earth and the awesome power of the seven Dragon Balls that can grant any wish! This graphic novel collects Dragonball Z #1-5. (STAR11753) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. SC, 5x7, 152pg, b&w $14.95 ************** ANIMERICA VOLUME 9 #2 The best magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, games, model kits, anime music, and Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga! In this issue, Spriggan, the motion picture based on the ferocious action manga! Plus, the retro hard-rock satire, The Legend of Black Heaven, and Lost Universe, the series that does for science fiction what Slayers did for fantasy! PC, 96pg $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 4 #3 The greatest shôjo and shônen manga — 128 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art, manga features, and more! Revolutionary Girl Utena: Utena meets Wakoji, a designer who works with Utena's aunt. Can he be the prince who saved her six years ago? Video Girl Ai: "I am your creator," the mysterious man in the trenchcoat says… and Ai, who has amnesia, doesn't know why she's afraid. Meanwhile, Nobuko decides to spend the night with Yota; Marionette Generation: Is Lunch just an animated marionette, or what? Why can she levitate and what are her other powers? Fushigi Yûgi: Captured by Nakago, Miaka hopes that her beloved Tamahome will save her… only to watch as he renounces her and kisses Yui! Steam Detectives: The final clue is "Death!" Where is the last bomb? What's wrong with Ling Ling? Will Le Bread's evil scheme succeed? X/1999: The defining moment. Kamui makes his decision, and the consequences become painfully clear, as he is nailed down with giant glass splinters and Kotori is tied to a steel cross… b&w, 128pg $4.95 PULP VOLUME 5 #3 Introducing a new column by Warren Ellis (Transmetropolitan, The Authority, Planetary), Rolling Stone's "Hot Comics Writer!" The great English-language comics writer talks about manga in his new monthly column. Plus, the usual columns on manga, music, movies, true crime, and more, and some of the most unusual manga ever published in America. Strain: The final episode! Shimei and Shunichiro are on a boat defenseless in the middle of the ocean, awaiting death; Bakune Young: As the yakuza stampede Osaka Castle, a lone cop plays samurai and squares off against the American Ninja; Dance Till Tomorrow: With a promise and a kiss, Suekichi bids Miyuki goodnight… and then Aya comes out of hiding; Banana Fish: Shorter is given 'Banana Fish,' turning him into a hypnotized killing machine with instructions to murder Eiji; Voyeurs, Inc.: With her personal life made public by her stalker, Miyuki's status in the workplace collapses, making her a target of sexual harassment. She'll do anything to regain her job security… but "anything" might be the wrong offer to make! Short Cuts: Artistically experimental, unbelievably bizarre humor! Plus, a new humor manga! MATURE READERS b&w, 184pg $5.95 EAGLE VOLUME #13 by Kaiji Kawaguchi Maria Estefano, a Puerto Rican daughter of immigrants, has an incredible claim: candidate Ken Yamaoka fathered an illegitimate child with her, 20 years ago. And for Takashi, that child's identity is even more crushing than the imminent collapse of Yamaoka's campaign… b&w, 104pg(13 of 14) $6.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 3 #7 by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO This is it! The conclusion of the stories of Red, Blue, and Green! In the final rounds of the Indigo Leagues, plucky Red fights Blue, the grandson of Professor Oak! Who will win? Featuring Charmander, Charizard, Venusaur, Snorlax, and Machamp! Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 40pg (7 of 7) $2.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY PART 3 #4 by Yumi Tsukirino Hazel loses her pictures of Almond, and Kadabra arrives to help her and the Pokémon look for them psychically! Then, while Hazel is gathering vegetables to make curry, Psyduck pops up. But, when Psyduck gets a headache, weird things happens. Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 48pg (4 of 4) $4.95 INU-YASHA PART 5 #9 by Rumiko Takahashi Naraku manipulates the boomerang-wielding ninja girl Sango into picking Inu-Yasha for her prey. Meanwhile, Inu-Yasha, Miroku, and Kagome descend into the bone-filled cave (where, legend says, the Shikon Jewel was created) to find the calcified remains of its first possessors. b&w, 40pg (9 of 11) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH INU-YASHA VOLUME 7 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Time travel, action, and the supernatural merge in Rumiko Takahashi's Inu-Yasha! When Japanese high-school student Kagome is transported back in time to the feudal era, she accidentally releases the feral half-demon dog-boy Inu-Yasha from his imprisonment for stealing the "Jewel of Four Souls." Bound together by a spell, Inu-Yasha and Kagome soon become the jewel's guardians, dedicated to preventing other demons from using its power for terrible evil! Inu-Yasha Volume 7 collects Inu-Yasha Part Four #1-5 in one volume. (STAR11824) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $15.95 **************** FUSHIGI YÛGI VOLUME 4: BANDIT TP by Yû Watase To avert a war, Tamahome willingly becomes the hostage of Yui and her sadistic general Nakago. Meanwhile, Miaka goes with Nuriko and Hotohori in search of the remaining Celestial Warriors, only to be captured by mountain bandits! Can they find the warrior Tasuki and survive a power struggle between two bandit leaders: one armed with the power of illusion, another with a wand that spits fire? Contains the stories from Animerica Extra Volume 3, #5-10. SC, 4x6, 200pg, b&w $15.95 RANMA 1/2 VOLUME 17 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Arrogant swordsman Kuno is found with amnesia and a watermelon on his head — and all of a sudden he's stronger than Ranma! Can Ranma and Akane find out what happened to him… on an island inhabited by nothing but watermelons? Then, 10 years ago, Ukyo prepared a special okonomiyaki sauce that Ranma secretly ruined. Now, out of guilt, Ranma agrees to let Ukyo stay at the Tendo house, setting the stage for a showdown with his other fiancée, Akane! This volume collects Ranma 1/2 Part 9 #1-6 (first half) in one convenient volume! SC, 4x6, b&w $15.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 9 #10 by Rumiko Takahashi The ghost-cat came back, and now it wants Shampoo for its bride — a pretty good choice, since Shampoo changes into a cat herself! Ranma's got to rescue her, but can he face two felines, and is this part of Shampoo's plan? Then, an old man's ghost mistakes Ranma-chan for his childhood lost love! b&w, 32pg (10 of 11) $2.95 AQUA KNIGHT PART 2 #5 by Yukito Kishiro Ruliya awakens from the water castle's spell of illusion, but reality is no comfort — she's surrounded by a horde of monstrous crustaceans, and her host, Basso, has transformed into a giant crab! In her last extremity, Ruliya remembers the magic Sword of Parca, which can summon Death Itself! b&w, 48pg (5 of 5) $3.50 EL-HAZARD: THE MAGNIFICENT WORLD PART 2 #1 by Hidetomo Tsubura Jinnai has awakened the Demon Goddess Ifurita, and all of El-Hazard is in danger! Shayla-Shayla, the Priestess of Fire, is nearly killed in an attempt to stop her. Makoto places himself in front of the stricken priestess to plead for her life, triggering a strange psychic encounter between himself and Ifurita. b&w, 40pg (1 of 5) $2.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM WING: BLIND TARGET #1 by Sakura Asagi & Akemi Omoide A new Gundam Wing series with the beautiful art of shôjo, and the action of shônen manga! After the end of the Gundam Wing TV storyline, world peace does not come without a price. Trowa meets an old comrade from his days in the resistance who offers to buy his Gundam, which he hasn't used since the war. But, who are the killers who are after the lives of Relena and the Gundam pilots? b&w, 40pg $2.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BOOK 5 #5 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto The EVA pilots are stuck in NERV during a power outage, leaving two different couples awkwardly trapped in the dark — Asuka and Shinja, and Misato and Kaji. There, in the underground, they must figure out what has gone wrong, and just how long they'll be alone together… REG.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 7) $2.95 COLLECTOR'S ED.—b&w, 32pg (5 of 7) $2.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 10 #6 by Hitoshi Okuda Sasami's mother is in town (on Earth, that is!), but she didn't pick a great time to come: the local plant life is suffering from a drought, and the wild monkeys in the forest around Tenchi's house are underfed and angry! Will Sasami's mom, a friend to all life forms, come to their aid? b&w, 32pg (6 of 7) $2.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: LOVE & CHAOS #3 by Kia Asamiya Police officer Robert DeVice is attacked on the busy streets of Tokyo by a 12-foot-tall Lucifer Hawk: Damia Ronazum Valast! Can any human survive a game of cat-and-mouse with a being that cannot be killed by mortal weapons, that moves through solid steel? Trapped by the dark magician Maximillian Ganossa, Katsumi must watch as her fiancé slowly dies! b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATTLE ANGEL ALITA TPS by Yukito Kishiro These are the complete exploits of the cyborg girl without a past, who uses fighting abilities she gained during her previous "life" to battle for her friends, and for her own freedom! From the ruined streets of Scrapyard to the deadly Motorball arena and beyond, Battle Angel Alita is sci-fi/adventure manga at its very best! SC, 5x7, b&w VOL. 1 (STAR00919) $15.95 VOL. 2: TEARS OF AN ANGEL (STAR00844) $15.95 VOL. 3: KILLING ANGEL (STAR01086) $15.95 VOL. 4: ANGEL OF VICTORY (STAR01161) $15.95 VOL. 5: ANGLE OF REDEMPTION (STAR01663) $15.95 VOL. 6: ANGEL OF DEATH (STAR02331) $15.95 VOL. 7: ANGEL OF CHAOS (STAR06119) $15.95 VOL. 8: FALLEN ANGEL (STAR07111) $15.95 VOL. 9: ANGEL'S ASCENSION (STAR08070) $16.95 ***************** VIZ-IN MAGAZINE VOLUME 13 #2 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics, Viz Video, and Viz Music, Viz-In Magazine 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 WEISENHEIMER COMICS MARCO SOLO #2 From the creator of The Yak Cheese Pizza Weight-loss Program – a 1999 Xeric Foundation Grant recipient – comes the second issue in a series of comics based on the creator's (Shannon Brady) travel experiences, the diaries written on them and even some stories told to him by other travelers. Marco Solo is unique in its subject matter for a comic book. It's about a wanderer's search for himself and the meaning of life. A tragic past is a catalyst that sends him off to the ends of the earth while the events that unfold in his travels serve as a guide to the knowledge he seeks. In Issue #2, Marco comes to grip with the loneliness of traveling as he searches for companionship in Bangkok. SC, 24pg, b&w $2.95 WHATEVER PRESENTS #2: ROAD MOVIE Tess continues her unusual quest in her own randomly unique way, and manages to get herself in even tighter situations. A woman traveling alone often attracts a strange species. But there are still a few good men out there, and sometimes that's all it takes. Yet it seems everyone has a secret. And although Tess hides hers well, a glimpse of her own checkered past is caught as the doors to "November House" open and invite you in. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 26pg, b&w $2.95 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS XXXENOPHILE: THERE GOES TOKYO POSTER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL FC, 24x36 $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH XXXENOPHILE COLLECTION VOLUME 6 by Phil Foglio & Brian Snoddy SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR10974) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $12.95 ************** MAGAZINES COMIC MAGAZINES COMIC RELIEF #138 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 #712-715 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. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1423 Celebrating 30 years of CBG! In early 1971, Alan Light began The Buyer's Guide to comic fandom. Now, 30 years and more than 1,400 issues later, CBG pays tribute to the industry. Join the celebration with columnists Andrew Smith, Tony Isabella, Mark Evanier, and Peter David! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1424 Saluting Silver Age great Nick Cardy! The prolific artist's work has appeared in such DC titles as Bat Lash, Teen Titans, and Aquaman. Learn from this issue's bonus guide to collecting on the web! Enjoy Peter David's column plus pieces by Mark Evanier, Andrew Smith, and Tony Isabella in this issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1425 Daredevil gets a makeover! Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale present a six-issue Marvel mini-series detailing the events between Daredevil's first yellow costume and the donning of his more familiar red one. With columns by Mark Evanier, Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith, this is one issue you can't afford to miss. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1426 DC details its plans. CBG looks at DC's upcoming plans, including the new ongoing Vertigo series American Century by Howard Chaykin and David Tischman, which follows the adventures of a draft-dodger in the 1950s. Also, in this issue, is a free Convention Planner Supplement to help fans and pros schedule their convention attendance in 2001. In addition, columns by Peter David, Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, and Mark Evanier make this issue hard to beat. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #130 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 COMICS REVUE #179 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 FUNNY TIMES Funny Times features the best cartoons and stories by America's funniest cartoonists and writers. Besides well-known features such as Dave Barry, Molly Ivins, Life in Hell, Lynda Barry, and Nicole Hollander, also find the most interesting and funny new talent. The monthly format allows for topical political humor and social satire. Magazine $2.95 JUST COMICS & MORE #6 Have you ever wondered about the religious persuasions of comic-book characters? Or, if Price Guides, are really worthwhile or a waste? What was the real story behind the old Kitty & Colossus love affair? Has John Byrne's famed "50 thousand fans" abandoned him? Were the Golden Age stories really as good as fans make them out to be? Why are so many super-hero comic- book readers developing a Yen for Manga? These are a few of the questions we try to answer in this issue of Just Comics & More, the best bargain on the racks today. Plus, there's also the usual pages filled with independent reviews, commentaries and features — all done by fans who care about the history and future of the comic-book industry. Just Comics & More, the only mag about comics that you don't have to give up buying comics to afford! (Just Comics & More) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $1.50 MODESTY BLAISE #25 Featuring Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell in The Vampire of Malvesco. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $5.95 SKETCH MAGAZINE #7 Chuck Dixon, the true "knight" of comics, discusses his work on DC's Batman family books and his recent success with Marvel Knights. Also, filled with informational articles, tips, How To's, all by successful comic book creators on all aspects of creating comics books from writing, penciling, and inking to coloring and packaging. (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg, FC $5.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #101 Watch Action Figure News & Toy Review make an insane attempt to best the 100th issue! Featured articles on this menu include first servings of the 2001 NYC Toy Fair; an in-depth report on the state of the 1/6-scale action figure marketplace; and a very special "Meet Your Market Interview." You will not want to miss this issue of Action Figure News & Toy Review! Plus, a road-rippin' 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 (3_") 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, FC $5.95 AMAZING FIGURE MODELER #20 The return of the B-movie madness! B-movie mania reins supreme as AFM cuts though the cheesy acting of low-budget horror films to model those zipper-lined latex rubber suits we all love to hate. Behold the astounding She Creature! Shiver at the sight of a Thing from Another World! Watch in horror as Godzilla, King Ghidrah, and Rodan run amok! Plus, experience the sheer terror of them! Also featured will be a colorful look into film historian and collector Bob Burns's awesome archives and his association with legendary special effects artist Paul Blaisdell. All this plus, the usual columns and features that's made AFM the leader in 3-D figure models. (Amazing Figure Modeler) Magazine, FC $6.00 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's Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#192)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#128)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#132)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#125)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#79)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#119)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DIGIMON COLLECTOR #11 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's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, FC $3.99 BECKETT DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #4 The latest issue of Beckett Dragonball Z Collector magazine is here! Each issue includes price guides and checklists, new release information, video game tips and tricks, coverage of all characters, contests, web site reviews, merchandise and cartoon reviews, and much more! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #19 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's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $4.99 MARY BETH'S BEAN BAG WORLD VOLUME 4 #6 Get the latest information on the hottest new product lines, including the just released. Mary Beth's Bean Bag World remains the top source for hot news in beanbag plush collectibles and is now produced under a license from Ty, Inc. This colorful bean bag extravaganza keeps readers coming back for more with the best coverage of bean bag news, events, charities, and contests. Bean Bag World gives readers of all ages loads of color photos and expert advice from Mary Beth Sobolewski, Editor-In-Chief and renowned staff writers such as Claudia Dunne, Peggy Gallagher, Sara Nelson, Janet Leopold, and many more. Don't miss out on the most accurate price guide around. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 244pg, FC $5.99 MARY BETH'S TEDDY BEARS & MORE #102 The publishers of Mary Beth's Bean Bag World and Editor- In-Chief Mary Beth Sobolewski invite you to take a peek at their latest creation, Mary Beth's Teddy Bears & More. This unique publication is created for the true teddy bear connoisseur, as well as the serious collector of other handmade plush. The targeted reader is the kind of collector who sees teddy bears as works of art worth investing in and preserving. Mary Beth's Teddy Bears and More provides the reader with a variety of information from the world of teddy bears and other fine plush. (H&S Media) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 MODELER'S RESOURCE #39 Bill Craft presents a number of high-profile kits for your viewing pleasure including Space Turkey Vulture; Jim Berteges presents his interview with VLS owner and modeler, Bob Letterman. Norm Piatt takes the Headless Horseman and creates a Knight on horseback! Beyond this, Hilber Graf is back with an Aliens: Resurrection diorama. The Morgans present the new Pirate bust from Michael Burnett Productions and they've also got a new column focusing on crafts called "The Crafty Corner." Jim Key recreates a four-foot Jupiter 2 from the original LIS series! Fred DeRuvo creates a prehistoric diorama! Plus, Modeler's Resource has Hawaii Figure Modeler show coverage, more figure kits, sci-fi and fantasy reviews, how-tos, profiles, and lots more! (Modeler's Resource) Magazine, 66pg, PC $5.99 POJO COLLECTOR CARD WORLD VOLUME 1 #6 PoJo's World Magazine is your source for news and information on the hottest going trend or craze. From the latest collectible and gaming cards in the world! Dragonball Z, Pokémon, Digimon, to books, movie, and television featuring Harry Potter! You can even find the latest on video games, gaming tips, anime, and much more. Each issue of PoJo's World will have a special theme and topic, something readers will want to know more about. (Ads Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC, 128pg $5.99 POJO'S UNOFFICIAL POKÉMON NEWS & PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 2 #6 H&S Media Inc. has joined forces with www.pojo.com, the hottest Pokémon website, to create PoJo's Unofficial Pokémon News and Price Guide. It 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, 128pg, FC $5.99 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #86 Action Figure Digest #86 features stepped-up coverage of Toy Fair 2001. The staff is back from New York with some of the best manufacturer-supplied photos wrapped into a powerful review of this year's major toy event. Other departments return after Toy Fair coverage. All in full color. (Tomart's Publications) Magazine $5.95 TOY SHOP #249-250 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 APRIL 2001 #4 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 #282 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! This magazine will feature things that are sure to excite D&D fans. (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #5 Games Unplugged #5 is the special Internet issue, featuring a quick tour of gaming sites, and a primer on making your own website. Plus, a game from Reiner Knizia. Tons of game reviews and Larry Elmores new SnarfQuest! (Dynasty Press) Magazine $3.99 STAR WARS GAMER MAGAZINE #3 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 galaxy! (Wizards of the Coast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 TOP DECK #17 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 #262 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 GENERAL MAGAZINES ASIAN CULT CINEMA #30 Asian Cult Cinema #30 features an interview with Hong Kong superstar Anthony Wong by Lisa Stokes and Michael Hoover, authors of the book City on Fire. Plus, Part Two of the exciting pictorial "Japanese Female Super-heroes." There's also extensive coverage of the new craze in Japanese horror films, and a blow-by-blow comparison between Japan's Wizard of Darkness and Warner TV's Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Plus, much more! (Vital Sounds, Inc.) MATURE READERS Magazine, 64pg, FC $6.00 BLACK GATE MAGAZINE #1 A dying sorcerer exacts a twisted revenge, Cupid confronts a world of cyberpunks, and a Mayan craftsman discovers that the love of a princess is a very dangerous commodity — all in this issue of Black Gate, the magazine of epic fantasy literature. This issue includes "Bones of the Dead" by Julia Blackshear Kosatka and stories from Rick Bowes, Amy Sterling Casil, Leslie What, and many others. Artists include Jolly Blackburn (Knights of the Dinner Table), Bernie Mireault (Blair Witch Project), Denis Rodier (The Demon), and others. Plus, news; interviews; and reviews of the latest in fantasy books, comics, and games. (New Epoch Press) Magazine, 224pg $7.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #11 A Previews Exclusive Variant Cover! The Official Buffy the Vampire Slayer magazine covers both series, bringing fans exclusive interviews with the stars and behind-the-scene information. Issue #11 is certain to be a hot issue with exclusive interviews with Michelle Tractenberg, who plays Buffy's mysterious little sis, and the new series regular on Angel, J. August Richards. The magazine also features never-before-seen photographs, and updates fans on the latest news from the sets of Buffy and Angel. Just as the action heats up on Buffy and Angel, BTVS #11 is there to sort it all out. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendor.) NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine, FC $5.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, FC $5.95 CHILLER THEATRE #13 Lucky issue #13 contains interviews with: Lori Nelson, Pamela Duncan, Kelly Hu, Dee Wallace Stone; and articles on Lionel Atwill, Vampira, George Pal's Puppetoons, Monster Mecca, and the Blood Island Trilogy. Plus, of course, "I Heard It Through the Graveyard" and "Tales From the Shelf of the Unwatchable!" And, more! (Chiller Theatre, Inc.) Magazine $5.95 CINEFANTASTIQUE VOLUME 33 #1 & #2 Cinefantastique provides an exciting double-issue spectacular on Farscape to kick-off the series' third-season premiere on the Sci-Fi Channel! Preview the amazing third-season, plus cast interviews with stars Ben Browder, Claudia Black, Virginia Hey, and many others. Exclusive features include a look behind the scenes at the show's guides to the series first two years, annotated with the commentary of the producers, writers, directors, and stars who have made Farscape the hottest sci-fi series on television! It's the kind of detailed, in-depth coverage that only Cinefantastique knows how. And, also in the same issue, a preview of The Mummy Returns with director Stephen Sommers, filming Ed Gein; an on-set report on the docu-drama based on the life of the Wisconsin ghoul who inspired Robert Bloch to write Psycho, starring Steve Railsback and Carrie Snodgress; rocker-turned-filmmaker Rob Zombie on the making of House of 1,000 Corpses; and Richard Hatch on the efforts to revive Battlestar Galactica. Plus, Adam West on the debut of Roger Corman's new cable comic book series Black Scorpion, and much more! (Cinefantastique) Magazine $11.95 CINESCAPE MAGAZINE #51 In its March/April issue, Cinescape magazine unwraps the mystery around the most eagerly awaited sequel of the season — The Mummy Returns! Readers will hear from the cast and crew and get an advance look at the sure-fire box-office blockbuster thanks to glossy full-color pictures. But, that's not all the issue has to offer. Fans will also get a gander at Eddie Murphy's sci- fi comedy Pluto Nash, and behind-the-scenes look at The X-Files spin-off, Lone Gunmen. All this, plus more than a dozen previews of cool sci-fi/fantasy/action films in development. It's a package no true film fanatic will be able to resist! (TotalFan.Com, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 CRACKED MAGAZINE #355 Cracked is now aiming at an older group, with Brittany Spears, Puff Daddy, and Jennifer Lopez spoofs appearing throughout the book! Cracked is far more reader-friendly than ever, with clear, crisp layout and humor. (American Media, Inc.) Magazine $2.95 CULT TIMES #66 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 the "Instant Guide" and review the highlights of the previous month's viewing in "Times Past." Cult Times is the complimentary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 DARK SIDE #90 Issue #90 of the U.K.'s best-selling horror magazine contains all the usual news and reviews, including a huge (12-page) DVD review section covering every new Region 1 genre release. Features include an exclusive interview with Boris Karloff's daughter, Sara, and the tragic story of Hammer starlet Susan Denberg. (Stray Cat Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE # 301 Doctor Who Magazine is the only official source for news, features, interviews, and comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveler in time and space! In this issue, the Third Doctor attempts to prevent the "Day of the Daleks." The comic strip features more adventures with the Eighth Doctor in "Ophidius" Part Two. (Panini Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.60 DREAMWATCH #79 The best in popular science fiction and fantasy entertainment, Issue #79 will feature Terri Ryan from Star Trek! (DWB) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.50 EROTICA VISIONS SUBLIME #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Speed Productions) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $5.95 FANGORIA FEBRUARY 2001 #201 The world's best-selling and longest-running horror magazine takes you behind the screams of the films you're dying to read about! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $6.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 10 #1 This issue highlights include The Blair Witch Project, The Mummy Returns, Hannibal, Soul Survivors, and Valentine! (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FILMFAX #83 Filmfax – The Magazine of Film and Unusual Television has been around since 1986, specializing in horror, science fiction, TV, and B-movies from the silent era through the 60s. Each issue is loaded with interviews and stories on big-name stars and obscure actors with familiar faces. Filmfax also reviews new releases on video, CD, DVD, LaserDisc, and books about genre topics. Plus, Filmfax also includes special features, such as the continuing memoirs of Louis B. "Deke" Heyward — writer from the golden age of 40s and 50s TV, and "Third Man" at A.I.P. Studios. (Filmfax) Magazine $9.95 FILM SCORE MONTHLY MAGAZINE #11 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 collector's CDs, soundtrack specialty books, and great stories about the music you love! (Disticor Magazine Distribution) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.95 FORTEAN TIMES #144 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 HIGH ADVENTURE #58 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 $7.95 007 MAGAZINE #39 Issue #39 is offered in three different collectible front covers! It features 24 pages on each of the two "Rogue Bond" movies, Casino Royale and Never Say Never Again — and also features a second inverted front cover on the back of the publication. Contents include: Casino Royale — the whole crazy story of how it became the most expensive Bond flop ever, with quotes from the filmmakers and photos from the many scenes which were cut from the movie; Never Say Never Again — Sean Connery's final comeback as Secret Agent James Bond 007 — featuring interviews and many rare photographs. (Bond Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $10.00 LOCUS #481 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 #13 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Disticor Magazine Distribution) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 90pg, FC $6.99 MIDNIGHT MARQUEE MONSTERS #65 "Mad About Movies #2!" This issue of "Mad About Movies" is jam-packed with classic movie gems: John Wayne, Kay Kyser, The Big Sleep, Laurel and Hardy, classic movie reviews, and much more. (Midnight Marquee) Magazine, 7_x10_, 66pg, FC $6.00 MODEL MANIACS #1 Issue #0 sold out almost overnight! This issue contains: Articles on Resin Kits 101, Superbeast (Rob Zombie), The Baron, Robby the Robot, Mac from the Thing, Dracula Kit, Pumpkinhead, Deadly Grace, Cyborg Zombie, and Make-Up on Model Kits. Also, Looky Loos, Anime Corner, Model Kit Conventions, Best of the Web, and or course, the Model Maniacs Model Contest Winners. (Chiller Theatre, Inc.) Magazine $5.95 OUTRÉ #23 A plethora of features, interviews, and reviews of the latest books, videos, DVDs, CDs, toys, and more! (Filmfax) Magazine, b&w $5.95 PENTHOUSE MAY 2001 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL MAGAZINE (APR)—Magazine $5.95 LINGERIE (MAR/APR)—Magazine $6.95 PRIVATE COLLECTION #24—Magazine $6.95 SPECIAL (MAR/APR)—Magazine $6.95 SCARY MONSTERS MEMORIES YEARBOOK #9 Scary Monsters Magazine 2001 Yearbook Monster Memories will bring your monster memories alive as you read all the fascinating memories sent in by monster fans from around the world. (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $7.95 SCI-FI & FANTASY FX INTERNATIONAL #54 Issue #54 includes: Creating horror effects for Our Souls To Keep and For The Cause; a new article by Steve Burg; an interview with Available Light; creating a battle-damaged Federation Tank diorama; scratch-building a 2001 space station; kit reviews, including an exclusive "making of" the garage kit prototype for the Mad Max Interceptor II plus a review of the kit, and a review of the Mad Max "Humungous" figure kit. Plus, DVD "FX-stra" reviews, news, and much more! (Next Millennium) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.95 SFX #75 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 SHIVERS #87 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 STARBURST #271 Starburst continues to offer its unique blend of the latest news, features, and interviews combined 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 STARBURST SPECIAL #46 Interviews with the stars, writers, and producers of the best of the current sci-fi shows on TV, plus the celebrated features on shows current and past. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 STARLOG #285 This issue contains articles on these TV hits: Farscape, The Lone Gunmen, Star Trek: Voyager, Seven Days, Secret Adventures of Jules Verne, Cleopatra 2525. Also includes "Frank Kelly Freas Speaks," E.T., the re-release, Tomb Raider: The Movie, Mokeybone, Atlantis, and more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.99 SOUNDS OF DEATH #16 SOD, the ultimate death-metal magazine, is back and is better than ever! SOD #16 features a spectacular cover painting by fan favorite Mike Hoffman. Band features this issue include Disgorge, The Berzerker, Decapitated, Nun Slaughter, Hateplow, and tons more. SOD #16 also features an expanded "From The Vault" section, "Hate Mail," as well as dozens of album, demo and horror movie reviews from around the world. And as a special bonus, each copy of SOD #16 includes a stunning compilation CD from Hammerheart Records featuring 70 minutes of the best death metal from around the world including tracks from Primordial, The Ravenous, Alas, Thyrfing, Rebaelliun, Aeternus, Defleshed, and many more. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.66 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #22 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. (Fabbri Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 TOON MAGAZINE #24 Written by actual animators, there is simply no better resource on cartoons, both classic and current, than Toon Magazine! (Black Bear Press) Magazine, 64pg, b&w $5.95 TV ZONE #136 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 TV ZONE SPECIAL #40 Be completely bewitched with TV Zone as magic, mysticism, and swordplay are celebrated in the latest special. The magic in TV shows is conjured from Angel to Xena, and you'll learn which witch is which, and an examination of why the genre is still so popular. This enchanting 100-page magazine is a must for all fans of fantasy television, and includes all of your favorite shows including Charmed, Star Trek, The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and many more mystical matters! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 ULTIMATE DVD #15 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 #69 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 WCW MAGAZINE #71 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 WOW: WORLD OF WRESTLING VOLUME 2 #12 The wrestling scene is hotter than ever, and WOW is 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-scenes action, and predictions of upcoming matches. WOW also features revealing personal interviews and exclusive photos. This is your complete source to the World of Wrestling! Monthly. (Ads Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 164pg, FC $5.99 WOW XTRA VOLUME 1 #9 WOW, the world's #1 independent wrestling magazine, is proud to present its spin-off publication, Bill Apter's WOW XTRA. The fist full-color, biweekly wrestling magazine on the market, WOW XTRA promises to deliver the extra, up-to-date information all wrestling fans need. Both these mags make the perfect tag team! (Ads Publisher Services) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 WWF MAGAZINE APRIL 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 APRIL 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 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #51 The world's longest-running Twin Peaks magazine continues its coverage of the groundbreaking series, plus current projects by David Lynch, Mark Frost, and the TP cast! Plus: 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 #17 A Previews Exclusive! Romance is in the air this month as we talk exclusively with everyone's favorite Goddess of Love — Aphrodite (Alexander Tydings), and bring you a special feature on love in the Xenaverse. This issue will be catching up with Adrienne Wilkinson, who reveals what it's like having a mother who's a warrior princess. Also, exclusive reports direct from the Xena soundstages include a special feature on the Renee O'Connor-directed "Dangerous Prey," yet another gripping installment from Pacific Renaissance Pictures, which looks set to be a show stopper! And, even more behind-the-scenes interviews and features, all the latest news and another sexy pin-up for you to rip out and keep! Happy Valentine's Day! This issue is also available in a Newsstand cover version. (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine, 68pp, FC $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pp, FC $5.99 OFFICIAL X-FILES MAGAZINE #17 A Previews Exclusive cover! Looking for the inside line on science fiction's #1 series? The X-Files Official Magazine, the only publication devoted to the popular television show provides fans with up-to-the-minute news, in-depth interviews, and insider information. This spring issue will bring you all the latest news about the earth-shattering episodes that will mark Mulder's return. Also, this issue will take you to the Los Angeles set for a firsthand account of the making of some of the year's most exciting tales, and give you an exclusive glimpse at the upcoming Lone Gunman spin-off. Plus, as always, you can expect dozens of new, color photos and revealing interviews with the show's award-wining creative team. This issue is also available in a Newsstand cover version. (M.V.P. Media Group) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: The Newsstand edition is not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine, 68pg FC (CAUT: 3) $5.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.95 XPOSÉ #55 Interviews, features, and news from the world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, The Pretender, Xena: Warrior Princess, and The X-Files. Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOTAL DRAGONBALL Z TPB Total Dragonball Z takes readers on a memorable adventure into the amazingly popular animated world of Dragonball Z. The book covers the entire spectrum of Dragonball, Dragonball Z, and Dragonball GT, including: a special 16-page section of 3D, with glasses included; character bios; cartoon episode guides; a strategy guide for trading card game; price guides for collector cards; and prices, photos, and information on the best Dragonball action figures, toys, and other merchandise. (CAUT: 4) TPB, 112pg, FC $12.95 O/A TOTAL GUNDAM WING TPB Total Gundam Wing presents an in-depth look into the fascinating, wildly popular animated world of Gundam. Gundam Wing is an extension of the long-running Japanese series and is currently one of the most watched cartoons in the U.S. – spawning a collectible card game, models, toys, action figures, and much more. Total Gundam includes: a special 16-page section of 3D, with glasses included; character bios; episode guide; the latest information on Gundam War, the Japanese TCG headed to the U.S.; prices, photos, and information on the best Gundam action figures, models, and other merchandise; and storylines, characters, toys, collectible cards, and models from the entire Gundam series. (CAUT: 4) TPB, 112pg, FC $12.95 ************** ART BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH AMAZON EMPIRE REGULAR EDITION Weaker sex? Wishful thinking! In this Gallery Girls Collection, the world's top illustrators create the world's deadliest females. Features work by Joe Jusko, Jackson Guice, Fauve, Dan Panosian, and many more! (SQP) (STAR02775) MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $9.95 **************** AMUSES GUEULE BOX SET PB SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Bud Plant) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x10) SC, 3x4, 64pg, PC $24.95 ART OF KEN KELLY HC Alien worlds and civilizations, alluring barbaric and heroic characters, and monstrous creatures out of ancient nightmares. They're all here in this collection of paintings by Ken Kelly a master in fantasy and science fiction art. This book also features an introduction by Kelly's mentor Frank Frazetta. (Diamond) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $31.99 BRAN MAK MORN HC by Robert E. Howard & illustrated by Gary Gianni The complete tales of Howard's doomed last race and its tragic warrior king. Illuminated with 14 color oils and over 40 pen and ink illustrations by Savage Tales of Solomon Kane award-winning artist, Gary Gianni. More beautifully made books by Wandering Star, featuring fully restored, unexpurgated text, and accompanied by essays from Howard scholars Rusty Burke and Patrice Louinet, all the original classic Bran Mak Morn stories are included, featuring "The Worms of the Earth," "The Lost Race," "Men of Shadows," "Kings of the Night," "Song of the Race," and "The Dark Man." Also included are rare drafts, a "play," and letters by Robert Howard. Also available as a limited slipcased edition signed and numbered by Gary Gianni, with additional color plates and a CD of the story, "The Worms of the Earth" set to music. (Diamond) (CAUT: 4) REG. $60.00 LTD. $125.00 FILM POSTERS OF THE 50S HC by Tony Nourmand & Graham Marsh The superb posters in this books present the full range of images – from stark to sizzling – that enticed international cinema audiences in the 1950s. Faced with the new challenge of television, studios conjured up a host of new attractions: Cinemascope, Vista-Vision, and 3-D, the curves of Marilyn Monore in The Seven Year Itch and Some Like it Hot, and the moody figure of James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause. And then there was the elegant Cary Grant, at his peak in films like To Catch a Thief and North by Northwest. The "new wave" was starting to break – with such European imports as La Strada and Black Orpheus. This was also the era of great science fiction films like The Day the Earth Stood Still, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Forbidden Planet. With more than 250 full-color posters from all over the world and commentary by two leading experts on poster art, Film Posters of the 50s is a must-have for all film buffs as well as anyone interested in graphic design and advertising. (Overlook Press) (1-58567-065-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 128pg, FC $35.00 FRANK COLLECTION TPB by Jane & Howard Frank, Berkey, & Maitz It's a legendary collection, containing the largest assortment of fantastic art in the world – and including the most celebrated names in the field: Earl Bergey, John Berkey, Chesley Bonestell, Margaret Brundage, Frank Frazetta, H.R. Giger, Frank R. Paul, J.K. Potter, Boris Vallejo, and many others. And this landmark book, the first-ever fully illustrated guide to these fabulous paintings and sculptures, offers an uncannily close experience to touring the Franks' gallery live. Each room is organized around a theme: the Reverence Room focuses on "space paintings," chosen for their astronomical subject matter or hard science-fiction premise. The pièces de resistance here are major, large-sized works by Chesley Bonestell. The Hall of Horror contains deeply intense images, among them Bob Eggleton's Necroscope and Denis Beauvais's cover for Isaac Asimov's Vampire. The oldest and rarest paintings, such as J. Allen St. John's "Tarzan and His Mate," go on the dining room 's Wall of Fame. Contains a complete catalog of every work in the collection. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-732-4) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 112pg, FC $21.95 JOSH KIRBY: A COSMIC CORNUCOPIA TPB by David Langford; foreword by Tom Holt Josh Kirby's exuberant cover paintings for Terry Pratchett's best-selling Discworld series have spawned dozens of imitators, but no one has yet matched his irrepressible and chaotic humor. As this definitive collection of Kirby's art – including many formerly unpublished works – proves, his vision has many facets. They go from the wildest fantasies to the hardest sci-fi; some images evoke a macabre realm of horror, others portray chilling futuristic landscapes, but all are wondrous. An analysis of Kirby's career and techniques will increase your appreciation of each picture: the Discworld delights, bursting with detail and action; the ghoulish depictions of things that go bump in the night; and the representation of the science-fiction worlds inspired by Ray Bradbury and Robert Silverberg. Plus, enjoy a comic compendium of interpretations from the pens of authors such as Tom Holt. A visual feast not to be missed, with an informative text by multiple Hugo Award-winner David Langford. Originally published by Paper Tiger in the U.K. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-731-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 112pg, FC $21.95 THE LOST ARTWORK OF HOLLYWOOD HC While many books showcase movie posters, this is the first to present the stunning original artwork created for promotion within the film industry. Appearing almost solely in trade publications, and internal promotion, these gorgeous illustrations have long been buried and nearly forgotten, from the beginning of film to today. Covers scores of classic films and legendary stars, from Rita Hayworth and Fred Astaire, to Errol Flynn and John Wayne, when studios had mega-budgets and pulled out all stops to showcase their latest would-be blockbuster! A biography is included for each illustrator – and what a list it is! This list includes: Ren Wicks, Jon Whitcomb, Vargas, Gustaf Tenggren, Norman Rockwell, John Lagatta, Benton Clark, McClelland Barclay, and many others, most with images never seen in any other collection. Over 100 color illustrations! Published by Watson Guptill in 1996. (Bud Plant) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 192pg, PC $19.95 METAL GEAR SOLID ART BOOK – ENGLISH EDITION SC Konami's Metal Gear Solid was one of the biggest hits on the Playstation game platform. Its superior game-play mechanics made it a best-seller, but it was the overall design and look of the characters and game environments that made it an instant classic! This bilingual edition profiles character designer Yoji Shinkawa's gritty and realistic character designs in page after page of stunning drawings, detailing Solid Snake and his various nemeses faced within the game. Subtle… striking… solid! (Diamond) (4-7973-0950-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 180pg, FC $49.99 STAR OF THE MONTH REFLECTIONS OF MYTH: THE ELMORE SKETCHBOOK VOLUME 1 For the first time, fantasy artist-extraordinaire Larry Elmore has opened up his voluminous portfolio of sketches, studies, and finished pieces, bringing new insight into the career of this most gifted artist. Elmore himself supplies the commentary for this edition. His approach is both amusing and refreshing. (SQP) (STAR02779) TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ************** SANJULIAN MASTER VISIONARY TPB Most fondly credited for putting the "vamp" in Vampirella, Manuel Sanjulian started his career in a Spanish ad agency, doing movie poster work for Twentieth Century Fox. He has been rightly called "an artist's artist" for his brilliant sense of composition and use of color – it's the kind of thing civilians just enjoy, while fellow illustrators make furious mental notes for future reference. Now, for the first time, you get to see the planning, the research, and the magic that goes into Sanjulian's flawless creations. It's sure to be a fascinating tour of his studio, filled with stories, insights, and step-by-step progressions of his most important work. Also featured is a full-color gallery of Sanjulian's favorite paintings, as well as an introduction by the equally legendary Jim Warren. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SPECTRUM 7 TPB The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art edited by Cathy & Arnie Fenner The seventh installment in the award-winning Spectrum series is the biggest and best yet! Two hundred full-color pages featuring the brightest talents from around the world, including Michael Whelan, Adam Hughes, Steranko, Phil Hale, Joseph Michael Linsner, Kent Williams, Kinuko Y. Craft, Jeffrey Jones, William Stout, Brom, Rick Berry, Dave Stevens, and literally hundreds more! Spectrum is the one book that annually defines "a sense of wonder!" (Underwood Books) (1887424555) (STAR11941) MATURE READERS TPB, 8x11, 200pg, FC $27.50 ************** TOTH BLACK & WHITE DELUXE HC S&N Edited by Manuel Auad The second volume in the continuing series on the work of Alex Toth — the first volume long out of print. Black & White contains artwork from private collections and the artist's own sketchbooks — mostly unpublished. Plus, 12 stories ranging from 1953 to 1990 covering crime, drama, humor, adventure, sci-fi, horror, and the bizarre. This deluxe edition has a red dust jacket and is numbered and signed by Alex Toth. (Manuel Auad) (CAUT: 4) HC, 224pg $59.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TREASURED CHESTS VOLUME 3 A Gallery Girls Book Arrr Matey! 'Tis another journey 'cross the seven seas in search of booty! Lots of booty! These pretty little pirates are luscious as they are vicious, and to underestimate them is to take your last breath! In our third journey, these ladies scramble up your mast to find hidden treasures! Showcased artists include: Arantza, Mitch Byrd, Mike Hoffman, Tomas Giorello, Fastner & Larson, Llopis, Pelaez, Maraschi, and Blas Gallego. Cover painting by Joe Chiodo. (SQP) (STAR11735) MATURE READERS TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 *************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL BOOK 7: AVATAR MMPB by John Passarella Angel has always been hesitant to step into the computer age, and so doesn't pay much attention to Cordeila's suggestion for starting up an Angel Investigations web site. But as the police investigate a trail of desiccated corpses stretching across the city sharing one common link – each of the victims avidly chattered online – Angel discovers a techno-savvy demon is on the prowl. (Pocket Books) (0-7343-0698-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BOOK OF FOURS HC by Nancy Holder Through a portal in the darkest corners of Buffy's own dreams, a menacing evil invades Sunnydale and wreaks havoc on its citizens with a quartet of disasters. Earth, air, fire, and water – each of these, life's scared elements, is foretold in the Slayer's dreams by the presence of a primitive figure carrying a box molded from human skin and bone. Through his research, Giles discovers that the last Slayer to encounter such as box was India Cohen, the beautiful young woman whose death activated Buffy's term. Teaming up with India's watcher, the enigmatic sorcerer Kit Bothwell, Buffy sets off on a chilling, history- spanning journey that forces her to confront her own daunting legacy as the sole inheritor of an evil-thwarting Slayer continuum that predates even humanity itself. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1240-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 320pg $22.95 COMIC THEMES STAR OF THE MONTH AKIKO IN THE SPRUBLY ISLANDS NOVEL HC In this companion to Akiko on the Planet Smoo, fourth-grade Earthling Akiko and her extraterrestrial crew are on a mission to save kidnapped Prince Froptoppit from the evil Alia Rellapor. Unfortunately, something happens on the way to Alia Rellapor's castle. They get lost — hopefully lost — in their flying boat somewhere over the Moonguzzit Sea. Their only chance is to find Queen Pwip of the Sprubly Islands, a clairvoyant who can point them in the right direction. As Akiko, Mr. Beeba, Spuckler Boach, Gax, and Poog attempt to locate the queen, they must survive a Skugbit Storm, make their way out of the belly of a giant sea snake, and sail the seas to safety. But the Spurbly Islanders aren't at all like Akiko's friends and neighbors back on Earth, and when Spuckler and Mr. Beeba disappear one night, Akiko is left to fend for herself in this strange and magical new world. (Random House) (0-385-32726-9) (STAR11818) HC, 6x8, 148pg $9.95 ************** BOOK OF LEVIATHAN HC by Peter Blegvad In a dazzling work of graphic fiction, a surreal journey through a wonderland eerily like real life, The Book of Leviathan chronicles an infant's investigations into life's great mysteries. Endowed with preternatural interest in metapyhysics and philosophy yet as confused as any innocent by the vagaries of adult behavior, little Levi bears the added burden of living in a world that can literally change at the stroke of a pen. (Overlook Press) (1-58567-098-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x7, 160pg $23.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MUTTS V: OUR MUTTS TPB by Patrick McDonnell Here's the fifth collection chronicling the unending friendship between Mooch the cat and Earl the dog, and all the fun and mischief they manage to discover. They adore their "humans" and each other without fail. Mutts is always good for a hearty laugh as an endearing look at the animal world through the eyes of a unique and particularly talented artist. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-0456-7) (STAR11935) TPB, 8_x10, 128pg $9.95 ***************** NASTY TALES TPB by David Huxley Although never on the scale of their American counterparts, there was indeed a comics underground in Britain with much the same anti-establishment stance. Many of these comics were obscure limited print run productions and few were financially successful, but they did constitute a large body of work that has remained hidden until now. Covering subject matter that was at once playful, anarchic, and sexually unrestrained, the "political pornography" invariably caught the wary eye of the law and often found itself in the dock charged with obscenity. From their origins in the 1960s and into the 70s, with titles like Cozmic Comics, Blood Sex Terror, Hot Nads, Knockabout, Near Myths, Brainstorm, Dope Fiends Funnies, Rock 'n Roll Madness, and Sin City, through to the emergence of Viz in the 1980s, Nasty Tales covers the turbulent history of these comics and the cultural instability from which they emerged. Incorporating many exclusive interviews with key artist and publishers, Nasty Tales offers a unique insight into a largely unseen and hitherto undocumented world. (Diamond) (1-900486-13-x) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 196pg $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PEDRO & ME TPB by Judd Winick This is an inspiring memoir of the author's friendship with AIDS educator Pedro Zamora. You are 18 years old. You get up in front of a thousand people — your classmates, your friends, basically the people who make up your entire existence — and announce, "I'm HIV positive…" Told entirely in sequential art, here is the story of the life-changing friendship between the author, a cartoonist from Long Island, and Pedro Zamora, an HIV-positive AIDS activist, which was filmed day by day on MTV's Real World San Francisco. Inspiring, moving, informative, and instantly accessible, Pedro and Me could become one of the books that define a generation! (St. Martin's Press) (0-8050-6403-6) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 192pg $15.00 ************** R. CRUMB COFFEE TABLE ARTBOOK HC This immense tome collects the finest work from throughout Crumb's career, ranging from some of his earliest published comics in the 60s to work completed in the 90s. His best stories, illustrations, covers, and paintings are here – many of them for the first time in color! Here are all your favorites such as Mr. Natural, Fritz the Cat, DevilGirl, Keep on Trucking, and Stoned Again! and the artist's favorite subject – R. Crumb. (Diamond) (BP44) (CAUT: 4) HC, 11x13, 250pg, PC $38.99 SIMPSONS COMICS ROYALE TPB by Matt Groening Fans of The Simpsons, one of the most highly rated and honored television shows in history, will delight in this festive collection of Simpsons stories, including insightful and humorous commentary from the show's brilliant creator, Matt Groening. All-new stories (featuring the whole Simpson family, as well as Itchy and Scratchy, Krusty the Clown, Bartman, and Radioactive Man), combined with favorites never before collected, make this colorful treasury a must for every Simpsons devotee. It's an all out gollywhoppin' gala guaranteed to satisfy the savviest Simpsons aficionado. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-093378-x) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 128pg, PC $14.95 FANTASY/SCI-FI BABYLON 5: CASTING SHADOWS MMPB by Jeanne Cavelos As Elric and his student Galen watch with taunt anticipation, dragons, angels, and shooting stars rain in from the sky, heralding the arrival of the techno-mages on the planet Soom. It's the first time Elric – a member of the ruling Circle – has hosted such as gathering, and if all goes well, Galen and the other apprentices will emerge triumphant from the grueling initiation rites, ready to embrace their roles as full mages among the most powerful beings in the known universe. But, rumors fly of approaching danger, and Galen and his young lover, Isabelle, are chosen to investigate the dark tidings. An ancient race has awakened after a thousand years, thirsty for war, slaughter, and annihilation. Will the techno-mages be the deciding factor in the war ahead? Or the first causalities? (Random House) (0-345-42721-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 352pg $6.50 BETWEEN CHAPTERS TPB by Nicholas & Stevan Cvjetkovich Tempest Phish, a man that luck forgot, goes through a harrowing transformation to become Earth's next Christ. Only for some strange reason, Heaven wants him dead. In the blink of an eye, Tempest's world is chock full of angels, devils, and other creatures that didn't exist yesterday. A Definitive Sin continues on where the Bible left off, the 23rd chapter to the most unbelievable story on, above, and below Earth. Biblical mythology survives in the 26th book, Stupid Planet. Earth is now a vague memory, destroyed countless years ago by Jesus' creepy younger brother, Meseris (the Anti-Christ). God has packed up shop, Fate isn't on speaking terms with anyone, and the Anti-Christ is feeling a little but guilty about the whole "reigning down-with-the Apocalypse-thing." Now, in the surreal void of a leftover afterlife, Meseris and a cast of Generation-X celestials are about to try the experiment of life all over again… (Happy Predator Comics) (0-9685626-1-2) TPB $14.95 DR. WHO: TIME FRAME by David Howe "The Illustrated History" – This is one of the best ever books on Doctor Who. Covering three decades and seven good Doctors, this is a complete visual treat. Illustrated in full color throughout, this book contains a remarkable collection of photos, cuttings, and paintings. (Diamond) (CAUT: 4) HC (BP43H)–122pg $22.99 SC (BP43S)–122pg $16.99 STAR CRAFT 1: LIBERTY'S CRUSADE MMPB by Jeff Grubb Far in the future, 60,000 light-years from Earth, a loose confederacy of Terran exiles struggle against the mysterious Protoss and the ruthless Zerg Swarm in a war that may herald the beginning of mankind's greatest chapter – or foretell its violent, bloody end. Now,the human reporter Danny Liberty stumbles upon the story of a lifetime at the front lines – and the only being he can trust to keep him alive is himself. Based on the top-selling video game Starcraft. (Pocket Books) (0-671-04148-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.50 STARGATE SG 1: THE MORPHEUS FACTOR MMPB by Ashley McConnell On a distant planet, the SG-1 team encounters an environment hospitable to humans, and the Kayeechi, a race of seemingly friendly natives. But after a few hours spent with their hosts, the teams find themselves hallucinating – each member seeing a completely different landscape than the others – both while dreaming and awake. The longer the team remains guests of the Kayeechi, the darker their dreams become. SG-1 have become unwilling participants in a brutal conflict – and their subconscious minds have become the most deadly weapon of all. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-451-45816-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $5.99 WARHAMMER: BEAST SLAYER MMPB by William King Storm clouds gather around the icy city of Praag as the foul hordes of chaos lay ruinous siege to the northern lads of Kislev. Only Gotrek Gurnisson, a death-seeking dwarf Slayer and his sworn human companion, Felix Jaeger, stand between the city and the forces of darkness in this latest installment of their epic quest. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1161-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 FARSCAPE OFFERED AGAIN O/A FARSCAPE ILLUSTRATED COMPANION #1 TPB Farscape: The Illustrated Companion is the only fully authorized guide to the series, packed with exclusive cast and crew interviews, photos, design art, a special chapter on the special effects wizardry of the Creature Shop, and a comprehensive episode guide to the entire first season. (Diamond) (1-84023-178-5) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 160pg $16.99 ******************** HORROR CLIVE BARKER'S INHUMAN CONDITION TPB by Clive Barker A master storyteller and unrivaled visionary, Clive Barker has mixed the real and unreal with the horrible and wonderful in more than 20 years of fantastic fiction. The Inhuman Condition is a masterwork of surrealistic terror, recounting tragedy with pragmatism, inspiring panic more than dread and evoking equal parts revulsion and delight. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1734-8) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x8, 192pg $12.95 RED MOON RISING MMPB by Billie Sue Mosiman Scientists call it "porphyria," a rare blood disease that has mutated – and transformed the lives of everyone in its path… a teenaged girl newly reborn as a vampire… a billionaire slowly dying of the original disease… a vampire who is the oldest of his kind… and a blood disease doctor forced to become a vampire hunter. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-88677-955-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 UNIVERSAL MONSTERS: THE DEVIL'S NIGHT MMPB by David Jacobs When a full moon rises over a dark mountain citadel, the Werewolf of London is reborn. On a Caribbean isle, where zombies rise and walk, Frankenstein's monster is more than a legend. He is alive. The classic monsters from Universal Studios' cinematic vault of horror return. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-425-17860-9) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 VITTORIO THE VAMPIRE MMPB by Anne Rice In the year 1450, Vittorio Di Riniari witnesses the massacre of his entire family by a band of demons. Fleeing from the primal scene, he follows the fiends in search of vengeance, and instead is overcome by devastatingly beautiful "strega," the bare shouldered Ursula. His desire for revenge – and his desire for Ursuila – propels him in a dizzy descent to religion's darkest side. (Random House) (0-345-42239-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $7.99 HOW-TO SCIENCE FICTION: 101 TPB by Robert Silverberg If you read or write science fiction, here is the best introduction to the secrets, the craft, and the art of science fiction. Included are 13 classic works of modern sci-fi, wondrous stories by Alfred Bester, Philip K. Dick, Jack Vance, Frederick Pohl, and many others. If you love science fiction, read how a young fan grew up to become one of the most honored masters in the history of the field, as told in his won words. (Pocket Books) (07434-1294-x) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 304pg $14.00 SCREEN WRITER'S SURVIVAL GUIDE TPB by Max Adams In The Screen Writer's Survival Guide, veteran screenwriter Max Adams takes you through all the steps to selling your screenplay in Hollywood and getting your movie produced. The book covers every topic essential to a screenwriter's life: from writing that first pitch letter to negotiating a million-dollar movie deal to finding, working with, and firing your agent. Filled with tons of practical advice, sample letters, forms, contracts, and format pages, and written in an inspirational, "in the trenches" tone. (Warner Books) (0-446-67622-5) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 330pg $13.95 THE WAY OF THE PENCILLER by Howard Cobb Now you can finally have it – the secrets of the pencils revealed. Learn comic art from a professional. Panel-to-panel continuity, creating emotion, expression, believability, lighting, camera angels, textures, creating moods, storytelling techniques, working from a script, and much more. Special commentary gets you inside the penciller's mind allowing you to view the decision making process to arrive at the finished page. Original pencils reproduced at actual 11" x 17" industry size. (Expedition Comics, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x17, 51pg $49.95 MOVIES & TV DVD DELIRIUM TPB by Adrian Luther-Smith DVD Delirium is the definitive "region-free" guide to over 1,000 DVD video releases from all over the globe. With a special emphasis on DVDs released in the U.S and Great Britain, this guide features the movies that matter, on the format that matters. Covering all-time classics, contemporary audience favorites, and cult oddities, DVD Delirium celebrates the diversity of movie-making, while focusing on the special movie that continue to fascinate and beguile film fans. It covers a wide range of film genres, including action, adult, animation, comedy, drama, fantasy, film noir/crime, horror, martial arts, suspense/thrillers, sci-fi, and westerns. Each film entry contains a brief plot summary and review, together with details of DVD features, and a handy star rating to help readers choose essential purchases. Plus, the terminology and technical information readers need to know to get the best from this exciting format is explained, and a guide to Internet sites. (Diamond) (1-903254-04-3) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 320pg $19.95 FILM ENCYCLOPEDIA – FOURTH EDITION by Ephraim Katz Considered the undisputed Bible of the movie industry, Ephraim Katz's Film Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive one- volume encyclopedia on film. This fourth edition features about 8,000 lively A-Z entries on the artistic, technical, and commercial aspects of moviemaking. Here are listings of directors, producers, stars, screenwriters, and cinematographers; styles, genres, and schools of filmmaking; studios and film centers; film-related organizations, and events; and cinema histories of countries all over the globe. With timely coverage of the new creative independent scene – from Boogie Nights and Magnolia to Boys Don't Cry – all Hollywood knows that inclusion in this book puts you "on the map." Revised by Fred Klein and Ronald Dean Nolen. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-273755-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x9, 1,504pg $30.00 HAUNTED WORLD OF MARIO BAVA TPB by Troy Howarth Mario Bava is the seminal Italian Gothic Fantasy stylist. A former painter, Bava extended his eye for beauty in composition to forge breathtaking symphonies of color and light in a series of masterful horror classics. His new influence extends beyond such acknowledged cinematic disciples as Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci, to a new generation of admirers including the likes of Tim Burton, Quentin Tarantino, and Martin Scorsese. (Diamond) (1-903254-05-1) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 240pg, PC $34.95 OLIVER STONE INTERVIEWS TPB edited by Charles L. P. Silet In a short time, Oliver Stone established himself as one of the most admired and most reviled directors in American cinema. Ranging from 1981-1997, the 15 conversations featured in the book reveal a man frustrated by what he sees as the hypocrisies of American politics, of conservatism, and of the Hollywood film industry. But the conflicts and tensions these issues spellbind him. He fiercely discusses how the attitudes and political effects of the 1960s have defined later decades and generations, as he talks about satire of the stock market and media exposure. Bolts of the director's raw wit and enthusiasm for the cinema shine through all of Stone's ferocious rage. (University Press of Mississippi) (1-57806-303-5) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 192pg $18.00 STANLEY KUBRICK INTERVIEWS TPB edited by Gene Phillips Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) has remained as elusive as the subjects of his films. Unlike many other filmmakers, he was not inclined to grant interviews, instead preferring to let his movies speak for themselves. Ranging from 1959 to 1987, and including Kubrick's conversations with Gene Siskel, Jeremy Bernstein, Gene Phillips, and others, this book reveals Kubrick's diverse interests and discloses how each affects his films. He enthusiastically speaks of how advances in camera and sound technology made his films more effective. His incredible memory and his gift for organization come to light as he quotes verbatim, sections of reviews, books, and articles. Despite his reputation as a recluse, the Kubrick of these interviews is approachable, witty, full of anecdotes, and eager to share a fascinating story. (University Press of Mississippi) (1-57806-297-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 192pg $18.00 TOY STORY SKETCHBOOK SERIES LIMITED EDITION HC Toy Story, released in 1995, and Toy Story 2, in 1999, currently rank among the top five most successful animated films at the box office. This full-color sketchbook contains pencil sketches and color images done in preparation for the release of both films. The Sketchbook Series Collector's Edition is limited to 2,500 copies, with each book containing a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. (Applewood Books) (1-55709-340-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 112pg $125.00 INSIDE THE PRISONER TPB by Ian Rakoff This is a real insiders view of one of the most controversial and, some say, influential TV series of all time. First aired in the U.K. in 1967, this book looks at the making and significance of this cult show in context and contains a full filmography with detailed credits and plot summaries produced in collaboration with Six of One. Ian Rakoff worked as a writer and assistant editor on the original series and was intended by McGoohan to play a key role in scripting future episodes. Here he gives us access to unpublished material and encounters with McGoohan and other creative personnel and reveals how the series could have developed – then and now. Nicolas Roeg and the late Lindsay Anderson also generously share their insights into this period of radical TV and film culture. TPB, 192pg, b&w $11.99 POWERPUFF GIRLS POWERPUFF GIRLS 8" X 10": DOWN 'N' DIRTY TPB Buttercup hates to take a bath. After all, what's the point in washing when she'll just get dirty again the next time she battles evil? Now, the strongest Powerpuff is also the stinkiest! Will stubborn Buttercup ever wake up and smell the soap bubbles? (Scholastic, Inc.) (0-439-25056–0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 32pg $5.99 POWERPUFF GIRLS READER #1: MUCH ADO AT THE ZOO The Powerpuff Girls are at the zoo with their kindergarten class. Ms. Keane has promised everyone ice cream if they behave. But – uh-oh – the infamous Mojo Jojo is at the zoo, too! He's trying to steal a rare white tiger. Can they use their smarts to stop Mojo and still get their sweet treat? (Scholastic, Inc.) (0-439-25053-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 32pg $3.99 POWERPUFF GIRLS READER #2: WHAT'S BUGGING BUBBLES? The Powerpuff Girls are enjoying a beautiful spring day in the garden. But Bubbles accidentally spills some growth formula on a slimy garden slug. The next thing she knows, it's grown into a giant monster and is eating all the plants and trees in Townsville! Can the Girls figure out how to shrink this super slug back to its normal size – before Townsville gets totally slimed? (Scholastic, Inc.) (0-439-25054-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 32pg $3.99 STAR TREK STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION #62: MAXIMUM WARP BOOK ONE MMPB by Dave Galanter & Greg Brodeur An unknown force is disrupting space throughout the galaxy, creating "dead zones" in which advance technology will not function… possibly dooming the Alpha Quadrant to a new dark age. Now, the uneasy alliance between the Federation and the Roluman Empire is strained to the breaking point, with Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Ambassador Spock joining forces with an infamous Romulan war criminal to find the source of the disruption – even if it means sacrificing the very peace they hope to save! (Pocket Books) (0-671-04749-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.99 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION #63: MAXIMUM WARP BOOK TWO MMPB by Dave Galanter & Greg Brodeur Beyond the boundaries of the Federation, Picard and his treacherous Romulan allies have discovered the source of the subspace crisis: a vast alien mechanism suspended between a black hole and a nearby inhabited planet. The ancient device is all that prevents the imperiled planet from disappearing forever, but its cataclysmic effects are eroding subspace at speeds faster than light. Must Picard sacrifice an entire world to save the galaxy? (Pocket Books) (0-671-04757-4) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.99 WILLIAM SHATNER WILLIAM SHATNER'S BEYOND THE STARS MMPB by William Shatner Jim Endicott used the awesome intelligence of the Omega Point to save the lives of the people he loved – but by doing so, he altered his past… and his present. Now, no longer himself, with only a dim memory of his vast Omega powers, he is heading toward the far reaches of the universe in a starship crammed with misfits and outlaws. Falling in with a deep space street gang, enamored of a beautiful gang member named Samantha, Jim has nearly forgotten his former destiny. But, when a strange narcotic with lethal effects threatens to enslave the ship – and more – Jim is the only one aboard who can defeat it… if he can only remember how. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-105996-x) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 272pg $6.50 WILLIAM SHATNER'S LAW OF WAR MMPB by William Shatner With Benton Hawkes as prime minister, the planet named for the god of war seems on its way to a peaceful future. But a corrupt Earth politician with a vendetta against Hawkes moves to satisfy his lust for revenge – and turn the red planet a darker hue with the blood of an unjust war… (Putnam Publishing Group) (0-441-00806-2) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 STAR WARS STAR OF THE MONTH STAR WARS MASTERPIECE: AURRA SING — DAWN OF THE BOUNTY HUNTERS HC by Ryder Windam & Josh Ling This third Star Wars Masterpiece Edition is an awesome tribute to Star Wars' bounty hunters and to the most beautiful and cunning of them all, Aurra Sing – the first to scorch the screen in the cinematic chronology. This richly illustrated book details the many shrewd exploits and misdeeds of such other bounty hunters as dengar, Bossk, Zuckuss, 4-LOM, IG-88, and of course, Boba Fett. Also features more than 100 color photographs, previously unpublished conceptual sketches, exclusive interviews, and a comprehensive list of Bounty Hunter collectable merchandise. Comes with an Aurra Sing collector figure that captures the fierce independence of the female bounty hunter with a sleek head antenna, extra-long fingers, two holstered pistols, and a modified blaster rifle. This exclusive 12-inch collector figure, the first Aurra Sing figure ever, is available only as part of this Masterpiece Edition. (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-2904-9) (STAR11830) HC, 7x11, 128pg, PC $75.00 ********************* SUPER-HEROES BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND MMPB by Greg Rucka Leveled by a massive earthquake that left thousands dead and millions wounded, Gotham City has been transformed in a lawless wilderness – a No Man's Land of anarchy completely cut off from the outside world. In the midst of this chaos, Police Commissioner Jim Gordon and Batman must over come their differences and work together to restore order… and stop the rampage of psychotic criminals such as the Joker, the Penguin, Two-Face, and Poison Ivy! (Pocket Books) (0-671-77455-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 496pg $6.99 X-MEN/RED SKULL: THE CHAOS ENGINE BOOK 3 TPB by Steven A. Roman First, it was Doctor Doom. Then, Magneto. Two men with a common dream: to become absolute master of the Earth. Through the use of the Cosmic Cube – a device whose reality-bending powers allow its possessor to create their won perfect world – they were each able to bring their dreams to life, if only for a short time. Fortunately, the group of mutant super-heroes called the X-Men was able to shatter those dreams before they destroyed the planet. But now the Cube has fallen into the hands of the infamous Red Skull, and unlike his villainous predecessors, the Skull is in complete control of the Chaos energies generated by the Cube. To thwart him, an X-Man must be willing to risk his or her life – an action that may create lasting repercussions not only for the team on uncanny mutants, but for the very fabric of reality itself. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-0723-2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 384pg $14.95 WHITE WOLF CLAN NOVEL TRIOLGY: LASOMBRA BOOK ONE MMPB by Bruce Baugh Anatole, the madman who paradoxically helped Lucita remain sane, is dead. Her hated sire, Archbishop Moncada, was slain by her ex-lover, the Assamite assassin Fatima. Lucita is an assassin herself, and one who did much to challenge the course of the Sabbat's advance in the Eastern United States, but in these modern nights she finds herself wandering alone. The direction she chooses will come as a great surprise, even to those knowledgeable in the intrigues of the World of Darkness. Especially to those knowledgeable! (White Wolf Publishing) (1-56504-865-2/WW11114) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.50 ELRIC: THE STEALER OF SOULS VOLUME 11 TPB by Michael Moorcock This magnificent 11th volume of The Eternal Champion series is dedicated to the most popular incarnation of the Champion: the doomed emperor Elric of Melnibone. In order to achieve his destiny and begin a new age after the Armageddon that threatens to destroy the world. Elric must risk his very soul be giving himself to the power of his sentient hellsword Stormbringer. (White Wolf Publishing) (1-56504-852-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 600pg $16.99 PREDATOR & PREY: WEREWOLF BOOK 3 MMPB by Gherbod Fleming Sickness gnaws at the land and at the tribe. The river runs black with corruption. Black Rindle, child of a forbidden union, has befriended a woman – a human who can see him for what he is. Who, unlike his own kind, accepts his deformity. But will Black Rindle's tender feelings for this woman doom the Garou? This third book in the Predator & Prey series shifts back to the perspective of the World of Darkness' monsters, at the fringes of human awareness. (White Wolf Publishing) (1-56504- 971-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.50 WRESTLING WRESTLEMANIA INSIDER'S HISTORY HC WITH DVD by Basil V. DeVito, Jr. & Joe Layden The official, authoritative story of how WrestleMania changed sports entertainment forever. This is an in-depth, behind-the- scenes look at the most exciting moments in the "Super Bowl of the World Wrestling Federation." This informative hardcover is bundled with an exclusive 80-minute DVD of great WrestleMania moments. Sports stars and celebrities featured in this book range from Muhammad Ali to Burt Reynolds. Also, you'll get all the Championship matches that link WrestleManias through the years. The ultimate collectible for fans across the globe! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-039387-4) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. X #8 (Aug00) HC, 10_x10_, 204pg, FC $49.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION ITALIAN IMPORTS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR SETTE SC Illustrations for Sette features illustrations from the Italian newspaper, Corrier della Sers, by the well-known illustrator Maddalena Sisto, a.k.a. Mad. (133/8886991533) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x9, 96pg. $17.99 THE SECOND BOOK OF SAUDELLI HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4528/8882750000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong ADULT MATERIAL HC $86.99 DIVA ESOTIKA EROTIKA PSICOTIKA HC edited by Stefano Piseli & Riccardo Morocchi SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4528/8882750418) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, 112pg, FC $74.99 SPANISH IMPORTS EL VIBORA #247 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 #107 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 AKIRA ANIME COMIC #2 Cel art anime comics of Akira the movie, based on Katsuhiro Otomo, (director of the movie's classic manga in the 80s). Young Kaneda and his friends form a team of juvenile delinquents in Neo Tokyo, the remnant of Tokyo after the nuclear hit in the World War III. Tetsuo, one of the teammates, is attacked by a strange kid/old man who has super-human power. Tetsuo is taken to a military laboratory where the military is leading a secret study to unleash the superhuman power from these "old kids." Superb anime art. This is a great chance to get the anime comic version of this manga/anime classic. Japanese text. (7819/4063101223) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x5, 158pg, FC $15.99 AQUARIAN AGE OFFICIAL VISUAL BOOK Includes illustration from various artists including Haruhiko Mikimoto, Aoi Nanase, and Atsuko. (8193/4789715701) SC, 9.25x11.75, 64pg, FC $33.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA ANIME COMIC #9 CLAMP's (Magic Knight Rayearth) popular CardCaptor Sakura TV anime is captured with this series featuring full-color cel art. Meet Sakura Kinomoto, a cute 10-year-old girl, who is the proclaimed "card captor" — a person with the mission of locating the missing "clow cards." Every time Sakura goes on the hunt, her bosom friend Tomoyo fashions different "battle costume" to match the card she's going to capture. Highly recommended for those who loves Sailor Moon and other bishojo scouts in costumes. Covers episodes 32, 34, and 35. Japanese text. (7819/4063246590) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 146pg, FC $13.99 GROUNDWORK OF EVANGELION VOLUME 1 Get a behind-the-scenes look at Studio Gainax's Neon Genesis Evangelion with this collection of animation drawings, used as the basis for the cels used to create the hit cartoon! A 22-page color section shows the original pencils, with the final cel art on the opposite page. The rest of the volume is filled with page after page of black-and-white drawings. Minimal Japanese text. (8193) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 218pg, PC $56.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NEWTYPE 100% COLLECTION This Newtype 100% Collection spotlights the hottest anime to come out of Japan today—Gainax Studios' Neon Genesis Evangelion. This wonderful book features an extensive gallery of full page illustrations, an episode guide, a spotlight on the new movie, and a section devoted to the official art of the characters and settings of the Neon Genesis world. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-852700-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 178pg, PC $28.95 *************** JIN ROH MANIAXX SC An anime masterpiece written by Mamoru Oshii (Patlabor, Ghost in the Shell) and directed by Hiroyuki Okiura (character designer of Ghost in the Shell). This is Okiura's debut in directorship. It's another 1950. This Japan is occupied by Germany and under reconstruction from the debris of WWII. There's a secret agency called Metropolitan Police, a.k.a. Cerberus, which suppress guerilla activities. A young Cerberus is torn between his love for a girl who turns out to be a guerilla and his strong sense of duty. This book contains story guide with cel art, staff interviews and more. Japanese text. (8193/4048532197) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 142pg, FC $39.99 ILLUSTRATION BOOKS BISHOJO CG TECHNIQUE GUIDE & CD-ROM This book includes tips on drawing and coloring bishojo (pretty girls) illustrations with a computer. The CD-ROM includes Photoshop 5.5 demo, Painter 5 demo, movie data depicting the making of illustrations featured in this book. (Win/Mac) (7819/4047070548) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x7, 96pg, FC $29.99 BREATH OF FIRE IV ILLUSTRATION BOOK This volume features stunning design artwork from the hit Playstation video game, Breath of Fire IV from Capcom. Included are color and black-and-white pre-production sketches and drawings of the main characters, foes, locations, various vehicles, and much more! Japanese text. (8193/4757701993) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 96pg, FC $31.99 FINAL FANTASY IX VISUAL ARTS COLLECTION HC A CG and illustration collection. Enjoy beautiful illustration by Yoshitaka Amano and superb CG works for one of the best- selling game title. Highly recommended for RPG fans and art fans. Minimal text; most in English. (7819/4925075829) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8.5X12, 90pg, FC $33.99 ILLUSTRATIONS FOR TAROT CARDS BY YOSHITAKA AMANO Beautiful illustrations for Tarot cards by Yoshitaka Amano. Contains card designs for major and minor Arcana cards. Admire exotic artworks by one of the best fantasy artists in Japan. Minimal Japanese text. This is a highly recommended art book! (7819/4415087094) SC, 8.5x12, 110pg, FC $41.99 ITSUKI NATSUMI ILLUSTRATIONS SC This softcover edition collects the beautiful illustrations of manga creator, Itsuki Natsumi, creator of Eight Clouds, OZ, and Heaven's Girl. 59 full-color illustrations; 16 monochrome images. (8193/4592731735) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 88pg, PC $49.99 KAIKAN PHRASE SUPER EDITION SAKUYA An illustration collection for shoujo manga Kaikan Phrase. The manga is a story about a five-piece boys band and a girl songwriter. Includes a color foldout poster and four-color postcards. For shoujo fans. Japanese text. (7819/4091997910) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8.5x12, 100pg, FC $33.99 LOST ANGEL: KAORI YUKI ILLUSTRATIONS FILE Enter the fantasy world of Kaori Yuki's Lost Angel with this mesmerizing collection of full-color illustrations of angels, devils, and their earthly incarnations. Minimal Japanese text. (8193/4592731743) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 100pg, PC $35.99 SHIKISAI OUKOKU COLOR KINGDOM SC From the publishers of Comickers Magazine! A beautiful guide on coloring techniques. Sample illustrations by popular illustrators and manga artists such as Akemi Takada (Patlabor), Yun Koga (Earthian), etc. Contains 15 pages of black-and- white version of color illustrations in this book that you can try the techniques. A great guide for aspiring illustrators. Japanese text. (7819/4568501954) SC, 8.5x11, 120pg, FC $29.99 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON MOVIE BOOK SC This photo-packed volume gives fans a look at the upcoming Hong Kong martial arts fantasy epic, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, starring Chow Yun Fat and Maggie Cheung, Directed by Ang Lee, and featuring fight choreography by The Matrix's Yuen Wo Ping, this film will soon be released here in the U.S. This volume includes 112 pages of behind-the-scenes photos, full-page/full-color photos of the stars, and more. Chinese text. (7819/9574730514) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 112pg, PC $67.99 MANGA DAUGHTER OF BASILIS #1 Shoujo manga by Chiho Saito (Girl Revolution Utena). It's 1925; a daughter of a groom falls in love with a young viscount. Seventy years later, their great granddaughter and a wealthy descendant of the viscount's child from the other marriage meet and fall in love again. This is a romantic story with beautiful artwork. Japanese text. (7819/4091367070) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x5, 190pg $8.99 FIVE STAR STORIES 1998 EDITION #2 by Mamoru Nagano A saga situated in a galaxy far away. The story is set in the Joker Star Cluster, the homeworld of divine beings who live for a few 100 years, and their beautiful female-type androids trained to drive the motor heads, the mobile suits of this world. Originally serialized in Realtype Magazine, this collection was first published in 1987, and has been slightly revised. Japanese text. (7819/4048521071) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 200pg, b&w $19.99 HELLSING #2 Knights of the Royal State Church — a.k.a. Hellsing Agency — are a group of fighters who protect Great Britain and the Anglican Church from vampires and ogres. Led by Integra Hellsing, the heiress of the legendary Hellsing Family, the agency sets on the crusade with Alucard, a renegade vampire who fights for humanity. Follow their blood-soaked adventures against monsters and rival Catholic vampire hunters! Highly recommended for horror/action manga fans. Japanese text. (7819/4785919582) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x5, 204pg, b&w $9.99 JO-JO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE #2 by Hirohiko Araki This is one of the longest-running mangas ever — now a video games and an amine! Jonathan "Jo-Jo" Joester is a son of prosperous Joester family in the late 19th-century England. His father adopts Dio Brando, a son of a bum who saved his life many years ago. Dio tries to take the Joesters's wealth from their only heir Jo-Jo, and tries to kill Jonathan and his father. Meanwhile, the Joester family has a special antique mask from ancient Mexico, which has unknown occult power. Follow their quest for the super-human power. Japanese text. (7819/4088511271) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x7, 188pg $7.99 LEVIATHAN SAGA: AQUA KNIGHT #3 Presenting the second manga series by Yukito Kishiro (Gunnm). Lurihar accidentally drifts to the Lighthouse Island where an old man and his son live by themselves. Lurihar is one of the Aqua Knights, warriors who use special submarine mobile suits as their armor and mighty orcas as steeds. A mad scientist comes to their island and steals the powerful lighting orb from the lighthouse, killing the old man. The young son Ashika and Lurihar set out on a journey to retrieve the orb and to seek revenge. Japanese text. (7819/408782652x) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 220pg, b&w $14.99 LUPIN THE 3RD MANGA #7 Lupin III is back! Monkey Punch and Masatsuki Yamakami revive the classic manga series with all new adventures! Meet master criminal Lupin III, the grandson of the legendary thief Arsene Lupin, and his sidekicks — ace marksman Daisuke Jigen, Goemon Ishikawa, an archetypal samurai, and the sexy mercenary Fujiko Mine. Together they carry off one crime after another and must stay one step ahead of the law. Japanese text. (7819/4575937096) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 232pg, b&w $15.99 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #6 Lodoss Island has been infested by demons and many of the kingdoms have been ravaged by wars of supremacy. The story picks up when the young knight Spark falls victim to Darkelf's occult powers, and the royal treasures, which have the power to revive the demonic lord Cardis, are stolen. Waging a desperate battle against time, Spark and his comrades must set out on a seemingly hopeless quest across a war-ravaged Lodoss Island to prevent the demon lord's rebirth, and the destruction of their world. Presented by Masato Natsumoto. Japanese text. (7819/4047133620) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 186pg, b&w $11.99 STEEL ANGEL KURUMI #5 Set in the early 20th century, Nakahito, a son of a Shinto family, accidentally awakens one of the "steel angels" — beautiful female robots with exceptional powers. The "steel angel" is in fact a militaristic secret weapon, which is a blend of Western technology and Asian spiritual power. Soon Nakahito and his angel are being hunted down by the military, but catching them is easier said than done! Features excellent bishojo artwork. Japanese text. (7819/4047133647) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 164pg, b&w $10.99 THOSE WHO HUNT ELVES #13 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. (7819/4840212732) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 194pg, b&w $10.99 TSUKASA HOUJOU SHORT MANGA COLLECTION SC A collection commemorating the 20 years of Tsukasa Houjou (Cats' Eye). Features six short mangas. Beautiful artworks and heartwarming stories. Recommended for all manga fans. Plastic slipcase. Japanese text. (7819/4087825973) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 310pg, b&w $29.99 YU-GI OH MANGA #11 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. (7819/4088726618) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200pg, b&w $8.00 KODANSHA BILINGUAL COMICS Here's your chance to experience original Japanese novels and comic stories translated into English. Since Japanese readers are so familiar with these characters and stories, they find it an easier and more inspiring way to learn English. For linguistically-challenged Americans, these volumes are a great way to fully enjoy the Japanese story experience! BAKABON: THE GENIUS BILINGUAL EDITION #1 The very popular comedy about Japan's most famous fool is now available in English. Enjoy the adventures of Bakabon and his father as they attempt to avoid being everyone's punch line. Available with English and Japanese text for the first time you'll be sure to enjoy many of the family's philosophies. (42/4770026978) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, b&w $16.99 NEW KINDAICHI FILES BILINGUAL MANGA EDITION #4 Supernatural events and more unexplained murders have our hero baffled till the end. Enjoy the adventure with detective Hajime as he tackles the famous "Yukiyasha Legend Murders" and see if he can unlock the mystery. Translated in English for the first time, with the original Japanese text on the same page. (42/4770026692) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, b&w $17.99 SAZAE-SAN BILINGUAL EDITION #1 The Wonderful World Of… has sold more than 62 million copies since it was first published in a Japanese comic strip in 1946, and has produced other adaptations in the form of radio programs, an animated television series and even movies. This post WWII comedy centers on a cheerful heroine, Sazae, and was produced by Machiko Hasegawa Japan's first successful female comic artist. For readers unfamiliar with Japan the strip offers a glimpse into the daily life of the average family with insights into the cultural customs and events that mark their lives. Available in Japanese and English text for the first time! (42/4770020759) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, b&w $17.99 SURVIVAL IN THE OFFICE BILINGUAL EDITION #1 The Evolution Of Japanese Working Women has gained immense popularity in Japan and abroad since it's release in 1989, and has sold more than two-and-a-half million copies. The "office lady" offers a refreshing contrast to the male office worker who leads a generally miserable existence and is overworked, underpaid and constantly harassed by his superiors. This new breed of woman has earned respect for their efficiency and indomitable spirit. (42/4770023901) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, b&w $16.99 GUNDAM It's taken America nearly 20 years to catch up, but beginning in 2001, American fans will be taken back to the beginning of the Mobile Suit Gundam saga! Those who've only recently discovered the world of Gundam through the Gundam Wing series on Cartoon Network, will soon be able to experience the original that started it all! Catch up on the original and all of the various Gundam off-shoots and OVAs with this month's cool selection of Gunam books from Japan! ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GUNDAM WING A catalog of Gundam Wing mobile suits from the hit TV series. Features color cel art and model photography of each MS. Also introduces some of the OVA's mecha and MS. Japanese text. (7819/4061033093) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x5, 140pg, PC $18.99 GUNDAM ILLUSTRATION MEMORIES SC An illustration collection of Gundam series. Meet your favorite characters and mecha from the original Gundam to the latest series, Turn A Gundam! Also, a chronicle of the 20-year Gundam phenomenon from 1981-2000! Includes a color foldout poster. Recommended for all Gundam fans. This is a great art book! Minimal Japanese text. (7819/4056024243) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 102pg, FC $39.99 GUNDAM PLAMO PERFECT COLLECTION SC Features all 177 kits of Gundam models with full-color pictures. Each kit is provided with a data file including its original price and release date. The models featured include the MS from the original Gundam and the latest Gundam Turn-A. Recommended for model fans. Japanese text. (7819/4061033271) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x6, 140pg, FC $25.99 GUNDAM PLASTIC MODELS MANUAL Published by Hobby Japan. It is an easy manual to master how to make Gundam plastic models for beginners. Full of illustrations! You can understand how to assemble and glue those parts by pictures! A must for Gundam plastic models fans. Japanese text. (42/4894251718) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8.5, 100pg, FC $9.99 GUNDAM SENTINEL SC A book on Gundam Sentinel, a joint project by Bandai (toy manufacturer) and Model Graphix (monthly magazine). A story set in Z Gundam era is told with special model kits and cool diorama photographs supervised by Hajime Katoki. For all mecha fans and Gundam fans. Includes great, realistic photography! Japanese text. (42/4499205301) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 200pg, PC $54.99 GUNDAM WAR: THE COMPLETE CARD GUIDE SC From Japan comes this guide book to the Cardass Masters Mobile Suit Gundam CCG, presenting over 1,000 different card images from the long-running game series. Includes almost every Mobile Suit and variants from throughout the Gundam series, as well as the various pilots and cast members. Each volume includes an exclusive MS-06R-1A Zaku card available nowhere else! Full-color throughout. Japanese text. 8193/4883178242) (CAUT: 4) SC,8x12, 174pg, FC $40.99 GUNDAM WARS IV FIGHTING G Model Graphix Special Edition! A book on G Gundam, a TV anime broadcasted in 1994. This is a unique anime featuring mobile suites as a means of martial art competitions. Includes story guide, model kit pictures, illustrations, and more. Japanese text. (7819/4499226554) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 200pg, PC $39.99 GUNDAM WING: BATTLEFIELD OF PACIFIST A manga based on Gundam Wing. This story is set during the A.C. (After Colony) period, the time between the events in the Gundam Wing TV series and the OVA Endless Waltz. After the war, people in space and on Earth begin disarmament. But, there is a group of pacifists who insist on the "ultimate peace," denouncing mobile suits of all kinds, including those for farming and manufacturing. But in fact, they are secretly arming themselves with their own mobile suits! The Gundam boys set out on a mission to uncover the pacifists' real intentions. The artist Koichi Tokita has drawn many Gundam-based manga. Japanese text. (7819/4063218201) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x4.5, 170pg, b&w $8.99 GUNDAM WING: ENDLESS WALTZ PERFECT FILE 1 Cel art story guide, mecha file, character guide of Gundam Wing OVA Endless Waltz. Japanese text. (7819/4061033123) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x5, 100pg, PC $15.99 ************************* LOVE HINA LOVE HINA #4 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. (7819/4063127397) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $7.50 LOVE HINA ANIME COMIC #2 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! This issue includes three stories of the TV anime, plus special collection cards! Japanese text. (7819/4063101274) (CAUT: 4) CS, 5x7, 142pg, FC $13.99 LOVE HINA: GAME GUIDE A game tips on a game based on the best-selling manga Love Hina. Meet lovely residents of Hinata apartment. Includes full- color cel art character guide that introduces each girl with great detail. Recommended for bishojo fans. Japanese text. (7819/4063393712) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 114pg, FC $23.99 TRIGUN TRIGUN #2 by Yasuhiro Nightow The first story arc in the Trigun series continues! Vash the Stampede is a gentle-hearted gunman in a near-future world. He is said to have extinguished a whole city in one night by himself. Now, there is a bounty on his head; those who hunt him will be rewarded with 60 billion double dollars (the new currency of this world). Milly and Merril, cute yet merciless agents from an insurance company, are following him to make damage reports on this "human disaster." Exciting story and great artwork. Highly recommended for all manga fans! Japanese text. (7819/4785920068) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 360pg, b&w $13.99 TRIGUN MAXIMUM #2 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! (7819/4785918888) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE #273 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 ANIME GAME CATALOG 2000: SAKURA WARS SPECIAL A Gakken Mook Animedia special! This special focuses on the game Sakura Taisen (Sakura Wars), and gives you the lowdown on Sakura and her friends, and most importantly, their steam-driven mecha! (8193/4056023859) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x10, 166pg, FC $19.99 AX ANIMATION MAGAZINE FROM TOKYO MARCH 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 $13.99 COMICKERS QUARTERLY #26 Comickers is dedicated to and for aspiring Japanese comic artists, and includes numerous insights for those interested in the various technical aspects of manga art. Japanese text. (8193/T1107612081201) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 184pg, PC $25.99 D.D.D. VOLUME 3 A magazine dedicated to figure enthusiasts. This issue features "Dengeki Spy Pack," gathering modelers and artists together for James Bond/spy-themed works, including sexy women and spay gadgets. Plus, erotic figures and illustrations in "Eroto- Pop Party 3," featuring new works by Yasushi Nirasawa, Shungo Yazawa, Shinichi Yamashita, and more! Japanese text. (7819/4840214735) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Originally published in the winter of 2000. MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 125pg, FC $37.99 DENGEKI ANIMATION MAGAZINE MARCH 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 #37-39 The latest issue covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and miscellaneous merchandise items. Issue #37 features Sailor Moon. Read the author Naoko Takeuchi's interviews, anime review, figure, info and more. Also features new figures info. (7819) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previews in offering three months worth of Figure King in order to be more timely with the delivery of this magazine. #37 (4846522806)—Magazine, 8x11, FC $18.99 #38—Magazine, 8x11, FC $18.99 #39—Magazine, 8x11, FC $18.99 GANGU JINSEI #2 Gangu Jinsei ("Toy Life") is an all-new magazine devoted to new and classic toys, each issue filled with photos of the latest Japanese releases, as well as classic lines. This issue features a comprehensive article on the Jumbo Machinder series, depicting all robots, accessories, and even the rare villain jumbos — including the first published photos of the rare original 1970s Garada K-7 figure, believed to be a "lost" figure until now! Also: a history of the Diaclone series, Mirrorman vinyls, and a full-color photo field guide to the enemy robots from the first thirty episodes of Red Baron. All this, plus much more! Japanese text. (8193/T1104538111203) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 106pg, PC $25.99 HOBBY JAPAN FEBRUARY 2001 The key source for modeling in Japan (where the art of model kit building and customizing has reached an art form in itself), 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 $14.99 HYPER HOBBY VOLUME 24-26 Japan's monthly magazine on toys, models, and collectibles! This issue features coverage of Bandai's new Ultra Kaiju/Ultra Hero series, Microman, Titan A.E., Disney's Dinosaur, and the latest releases from Japan! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previews in offering three months worth of Hyper Hobby in order to be more timely with the delivery of this magazine. VOL. 24 (4197201222)—SC, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 VOL. 25 (4197201222)—SC, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 VOL. 26 (419720129x)—SC, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 HYPER HOBBY DASH #5 A magazine on toys! This issue focuses on the Kamen Rider series, especially the masked rider's latest incarnation, Kamen Rider Kuga. Plus, more toy coverage from Japan. Japanese text. (7819/419720096X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 98pg, PC $14.99 MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON MARCH 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) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10 $12.50 NEWTYPE MARCH 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 #2 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) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 140pg, FC $14.00 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE MARCH 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) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.99 STARLOG JAPANESE VERSION #6 The official Japanese edition of Starlog magazine. Features sci-fi cinema info. Also features Japanese SFX cinemas. Japanese text. (7819/4812406706) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 130pg, FC $25.99 TOKYO ROBOT NEWS #5 This issue puts you in the pilot's seat… with a cover feature detailing the cockpits of various animated and live-action robot shows, including Gundam, Dougram, Xabungle, Macross, Mazinger Z, Red Baron, and many more! Plus, original robot manga, robot anime design drawings, and full-color photos of the latest robot toys, models, and collectibles from Japan! If it has anything to do with Japanese robots, you'll find it in Toyko Robot News! Japanese text. (8193/4766936140) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $22.99 MAGAZINES (ADULT) BUG BUG CG MARCH 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 LEMON CLUB MARCH 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 MARCH 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 PASOCOM PARADISE CHAT FEBRUARY 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 $15.99 PENGUIN CLUB MARCH 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 APPAREL DEVILMAN: NIRASAWA FIGURE T-SHIRT A chilling close-up of Go Nagai's Devilman, as rendered by Nirasawa! Features the Devilman logo in red. (6268/AFFIRST) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 DEVILMAN: "MORE THAN DEMON" T-SHIRT Another great Devilman close-up, this one with the Devilman logo in blue, with the phrase "More Than Demon" beneath it. (6268/MORETHAN) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.99 DOCTOR WHO: TARDIS T-SHIRT The Doctor's eccentric time-travel vessel is depicted materializing against a space backdrop. This design showcases the iconic Police Box exterior, the sole element of Doctor Who to endure throughout its entire history. (133/TARDIS) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $23.99 DRAGONBALL Z WATCHES This beautifully decorated watch faces with clear vision back to see the Swiss-made battery and workings. Lays 9" end to end with full-color, printed clear, plastic straps, a second hand, and fully illustrated, full-color window box packaging. The Gohan watch shows a pensive Gohan on white background with red numbering. The Powershot watch shows a power shot from Dragonball Z on a white background with black numbering. (133) (CAUT: 4) GOHAN (DWB04)—Watch $24.99 POWERSHOT (DWB03)—Watch $24.99 MEDIEVIL: "FINGERS OF FATE" T-SHIRT Deep under the streets of Victorian London lurk some of the most hideous creatures imaginable… and only a skeletal knight can save us! The undead hero of the Playstation hit MediEvil is depicted in his "reconnaissance" mode on this black, 100% cotton tee. (133/NUTS103L-XL) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 METAL GEAR SOLID: "FOX HOUND" T-SHIRT This brilliant collage design brings together all the elements that made Metal Gear one of the top adventure games for the Playstation. Let Snake, Meryl, and company defend your chest from espionage. (133/NUTS103L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 NEON GENSIS EVANGELION: "PENGUIN CARE" T-SHIRT Please look after this penguin. You need to take him everywhere and make sure he is fed and watered. And when he hurts, you must comfort him. But when you are a young pilot, it's hard keeping your pen clean! Don't miss this black, 100% cotton tee. (133/NUTS98L-XL) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 TENCHI MUYO: "GENTLE FLAKES" T-SHIRT Wrap up warm if you want to join one of Tenchi Masaki's alien houseguests on this walk in the snow. Of course, you could simply wear this beautiful full-frontal design shirt and take them everywhere with you! T-shirt is white and 100% cotton. (133) L-XL $17.99 MERCHANDISE DRAGONBALL Z PLAYING CARDS #6 Now you can deal your favorite card game with the characters of Dragonball Z with this illustrated card deck! (4632/7056) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Cards $7.99 DOCTOR WHO DAVROS ROLYKIN When Genesis of the Daleks was first broadcast in the mid-70s (with a still relatively new Tom Baker as the good Doctor), we all learned the true secret of his arch-nemesis! Davros, creator and controller of the Daleks, entered the scene and almost turned the Doctor's world upside down. The Daleks were probably the Doctor's most feared foe, but their real evil stemmed from this being. Complete your Rolykins collection with the boss of bosses, the master of evil, Davros! (133/WHOPS07) (CAUT: 4) Rolykin $8.99 HELLO KITTY PENCILS WITH 10 TOPPERS Make a daily change to your writing style with a set of 10 gorgeous toppers for your pencil designed either for the working fortnight or the metric week! Original blister packaging. (133/MM351) (CAUT: 4) Pencil w/ Toppers (x10) $11.99 SAILOR MOON PLAYING CARDS #5 The Sailor Stars grace these standard playing cards. (4362/10056) (CAUT: 4) Cards $7.99 SOUNDTRACKS FINAL FANTASY IX MELODIES OF LIFE CS This single was featured in Final Fantasy IX and captured the hearts of every fan of the game. It includes three versions of the song: instrumental, Japanese, and English! (42/KICS811) (CAUT: 4) CD $24.99 TRADING CARDS BRAIN-POWERD CARDDASS MASTERS CARDS BOX A hit series by Pioneer and the joy of every anime fan comes in this fabulous limited edition trading card set, produced in the highest quality as always by Cardass Masters. It contains: nine "Title," nine "Opening," nine "Illustration Gallery," 18 "Character File," nine "Organic," 36 "Story," and three "Special" cards. 10 cards per pack. 15 packs per box. (42/26543) Box PI CARDCAPTOR SAKURA SERIES 2 CARDDASS MASTERS CARDS BOX A hit on the Kids WB and a heroine for all young girls to admire, enjoy images as Sakura learns the first steps of capturing clow cards. This original Japanese card set covers episodes 19-35 of the TV series. It contains: nine "Title," 18 "Illustration Gallery," 45 "Character Graffiti," nine "Battle Costume," 18 "Favorite Scene," and four "Special" cards. 10 cards per pack. 15 packs per box. (42/36686) (CAUT: 4) Box PI TRADING CARDS SECTION COOL COLLECTIBLES BABYLON 5 PROFILES CAST AUTOGRAPHS CARD SET This set contains seven Autograph cards which include the following cast members from Babylon 5: Bruce Boxleitner, Claudia Christian, Jerry Doyle, Mira Fulan, Richard Biggs, Stephen Furst, and Jeff Conaway. Initially produced by Fleer/Skybox in 1999. (8394) (CAUT: 4) Set (x7) PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 4 SET & RARE BOX TOPPER COLLECTION This new Buffy the Vampire Slayer set features 90 different, full-color 2_" x 3_" cards of Buffy and the Scooby gang in their freshman year at college. These thrilling episodic cards encompass all their new friends, new demonic adventures, and new beginnings. Also included are many new and familiar subsets: "Bestiary Cards," "The Scooby Gang," "Willow's Wiccan Ways," "Inside the Initiative," "Strange Sightings in Sunnydale," and "Obsessions." Definitely the most creative and varied Buffy trading cards set yet! Special Bonus! A "Box Topper" Card is included in every set. 91 cards per set. Produced by Inkworks 2000. (145) (CAUT: 4) Collection (x91) PI RARE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 2000 SAN DIEGO COMIC CON CARD SET This rare four-different, full-color, 2_" x 3_" Official Buffy Fan Club card set features Buffy, Spike, Xander, and Willow. These cards are extremely rare and were only available for one week at the 2000 Comic Con show held in San Diego. An absolute must for any true Buffy fan! Produced by Inkworks and 20th Century Fox. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x4) PI SCARCE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 4 PROMO CASE TOPPER CARD This exclusive, all-new, full-color 2_" x 3_" Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4 #B4-3 Case Topper Card is one of the most scarce Buffy cards ever made – one tough card to obtain! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x10) PI DR. WHO: THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION PROMO CARD SET Five different, full-color, 2_" x 3_" rare Dr. Who Promo Cards that feature exciting images from the upcoming Definitive Dr. Who Collection. This set is nearly impossible to complete because a few of these cards were not available in the U.S. Initially produced by Strictly Ink. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) PI OFFICIAL DR. WHO LIMITED EDITION PREVIEW SET This all-new set contains nine different, full-color, 2_" x 3_" cards featuring all eight Dr. Who characters, including Tom Baker, William Harnell, Patrick Troughton, Jon Pertwee, Peter Davison, Corin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, and Paul McGann! This set has a limited edition of only 4,000 sets worldwide. When put together, the backs of the cards display an awesome collage of all eight Dr. Who's, Cyberman, The Tardis, and much more! Initially produced by Strictly Ink. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x9) PI STAR TREK CINEMA 2000 PREMIUM CARD SET & COLLECTOR'S ALBUM This set features 82 premium trading cards printed on thick, 20-pt. stock. The series features all your favorite characters and scenes from all of the Star Trek movies! Includes Female Guest Stars (#F1-#F-9),The Darkside (#D1-#D9), Movie Highlights, and checklist.. 100 total cards! Also available is the Star Trek Collector's Album. Initially produced by Fleer/Skybox. (8394) (CAUT: 4) CARD SET (x100) PI ALBUM PI TWILIGHT ZONE SERIES II: "THE NEXT DIMENSION" BONUS SET Here are 72 2_" x 3_" cards from the 12 episodes of the second season of the Twilight Zone – six cards per episode. Episodes featured include: "The Last Rites of Jeff Myrtlebank," "The Self-improvement of Salvadore Rose," "The Minds and the Matter," "The Fear," "The Prime Mover," "In Praise of Pip," "Nick of Time," "Shadow Play," "Four O'clock," "The Jungle," "A World of his Own," and "The Man in the Bottle." Special Bonus! Each set also comes with eight special game cards plus two promo cards and a special unnumbered checklist card. 83 cards per set. Initially produced by Rittenhouse Archives. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x83) PI SHI: VISION OF THE GOLDEN EMPIRE BONUS SETS If you're a William Tucci fan, you'll love this offer! Includes the complete Shi: Vision of the Golden Empire 90-card chromium trading card set, the Clear Chrome six-card chase set from that series, and the six-card Magnachrome chase card set from the original Shi trading card set. (4630) (CAUT: 4) Sets PI SIMPSONS FILM CARD & VIEWER BLISTER PACK This pack contains the 45-card set and the Krusty Brand Card Viewer, which comes with a Simpsons filmcard and a five-card pack of Simpsons filmcards on a blister board. (8394) (CAUT: 4) Pack PI WOMEN OF STAR TREK IN MOTION CASE TOPPER CARD The Women of Star Trek in Motion, the first-ever card series devoted completely to the unforgettable women of Star Trek! This is the great case topper available only by purchasing a case of The Women of Star Trek in Motion. (8172) (CAUT: 4) Set PI SPORTS CARDS BECKETT PUBLICATIONS BECKETT COLLECTOR CONNECTION CD The Beckett Collector Connection software lets you quickly and easily manage your sports card inventory. By drawing from the more than half-million cards in the database, you can enter and track your entire card inventory in record time. Want to see a list of all the cards you'd like to trade or sell? How about a report on the cards you need to purchase in order to complete a set? Run one of many included reports to preview or print information about specific cards, or use the report wizard to help you create a custom report. How about searching the Internet for a specific card, player, or set? Just use the Internet search function to look for specific cards on supported auction and marketplace sites. If you're a dealer or an active trader who's interested in making a buck or two off of your collection, you can easily post thousands of cards to supported internet auction and marketplace sites with just a few button clicks. The Beckett Collector Connection software is the most comprehensive sports card inventory-tracking tool available, and with Beckett supplied card-pricing data, it's also the most accurate. (CNJ0QM7FRX8R) (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM SRP: $19.95 CYBERACTION, INC. CYBERACTION E2K MLB 12 DIGITAL CD-ROM SET Cyberaction Elite is a series of 12 limited edition, interactive CD in the shape of traditional, 2_" x 3_" trading cards, 72 unique cards total. Each CD contains eight interactive digital trading cards of different players (Pedro Martinez, Mike Mussina, David Wells, Mike Piazza, Nomar Garciaparra) plus two superstar bonus card. Each interactive digital card contains rare video, audio, statistics, trivia, and more. Limited to 2,400 of each CD. CD Player Images are: J.D. Drew, Freddy Garcia, Ken Griffey, Jr., Barry Bonds, Nomar Garciaparra, Scott Rolen, Randy Johnson, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Cal Ripken Jr., Sammy Sosa, and Alex Rodriguez. RES. from Previews Vol. IX #7 (Jul99) CD-ROM Set PI FLEER FLEER 2000-2001 AUTHORITY NBA CARDS The entire hype around graded cards starts here! A 110-card base set, with 30 Rookie cards, non-graded: The first 850 of each Rookie card will be sequentially numbered, ratio (1:16), 1,650 graded at a ratio of 1:2 per pack. Parallels include 110 Legacy cards (1:29) and 30 Rookie Legacy cards (1:175). Insert's include "Fleer Graded Redemption" (1:16) cards; 15 "Authority Figure" (1 per box); 20 "With Authority" (one per box); 30 "Feel of the Game" (one per box); and 116 "Vince Carter Rookie Remnants" (1:3395); 15 "Seal of Approval" (1:20 graded pack); "Signed, Sealed and Delivered" (Autograph) (1:8 graded pack) one in every two boxes. 5 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI FLEER 2000-2001 FUTURES NBA CARDS A 220-card set with 25 Bright Futures "Evens" (1:2) and 25 Bright Futures "Odds" (1:7). Parallels include 220 "Copper" (Veterans) (1:4); 50 "Gold" (Rookies) numbered to 500; 50 "Black Gold" (Rookies) numbered to 500; and 15 "Game Ball" (Rookies) numbered to 200. Inserts include: 10 "Characteristics" (1:28); 15 "Question Air" (1:14); 10 "Hot Commodities" (1:28); 30+ "Autographics" (1:336); 12 "Autographics-On Location"; 30+ "Autograhphics Silver" (1:98) numbered to 250; 15+ "Feel the Game" (1:98); one "V.C. Rookie Rem. Floor" (100 cards total); one "V.C. Rookie Rem. Floor/Jersey" (15 cards total); and one "V.C. Rookie Rem. Autograph" one card total. 10 cards per pack. 28 packs per box. SRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI FLEER 2001 GREATS OF THE GAME MLB CARDS A 150-card set with 15 Retrospective Collection Inserts (1:6). Autographs include: 100 "Gold Border" (1:8) and 30 "Memorable Moments Auto's" with a different border color, numbered to year of achievement. Memorabilia cards include: 15 "Dodger Blues" (1:72) and 30 "Feel the Game Classics" (1:36). SRP: $5.99 per pack. 4 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI HIGHLAND MINT KURT WARNER 1999 GAME-USED JERSEY PHOTOMINT FRAME This is the authentic variance photo (away uniform) frame, white 1999 game-used jersey worn by Kurt Warner. This unique collector's item includes: a game-used piece of game jersey cut in square swatches measuring 1.5"; 24kt gold plated medallion on the official Highland Mint authentic coin measuring 1.5" in diameter (stamp of authenticity); 8" x 10" photo color action; two Certificates of Authenticity, one numbered to match the photo and coin to be matted on the front between the coin and jersey swatch; and the history of the jersey and how it was purchased. Also comes with a gold Highland Mint Seal authenticating the product applied to the backside of the photomint. Limited edition of 250. Frame PI DANTE CULPEPPER PHOTOMINT FRAME The gamble is leading the Vikings to a great start. Culpepper has super-star written all over him and he should only get better as time goes on, playing with Randy Moss and Chris Carter. The framed collectible measures 12" x 15" and is ready to hang. It features a 24kt gold plated Minnesota Vikings coin, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Each component is individually numbered. Limited edition of 1,011. Frame PI PACIFIC PACIFIC 2001 CROWN ROYALE MLB CARDS A 144-card base set, with 20 Rookies serial numbered to 500. Variations include "Limited Series" 99 serial numbered sets (no Rookies), "Holo-Foil Variation" 25 serial numbered sets (no Rookies), and "Premiere Date" (1:25) serial numbered (no Rookies). Inserts include: 36 "Now Playing" cards (1:25); 20 "Coat of Arms" (1:49); 25 "Rookies 2000" (1:1); 25 "Jewels of the Crown" (1:1); 10 "Monuments" (2:385); "Game-Worn Home Jerseys" (1:25); "Game-Worn Away Jerseys" (1:25); "Premium-sized Game-Worn Jerseys" box topper; and 10 "Premium-sized Cramer's Choice," one per box. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PRESS PASS OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRESS PASS 2000 OPTIMA NASCAR CARDS Previously offered in Previews Update #446! A 50-card base series with two distinct versions of race-used lug-nut cards. Features Press Pass Signings autograph cards and seven levels of inserts, which include "Race-Used Lug Nuts" (1:120); "Press Pass Signings" (1:48); "Press Pass Gold Signings" (1:480); "Overdrive" (1:8) which includes hobby-only sequentially "square- cut" versions (1:48); "On The Edge" (1:24); "Cool Persistence" (1:18); "Encore" (1:6); "G-Force" (1:1); and "Platinum Parallel" (1:1). 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $2.99 per pack. (80549) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This product may be available in other retail outlets before shipping to specialty shops. Box PI ***************** PRESS PASS 2001 RACING CARDS Product description unavailable at press time. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $2.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PHOTOFILE LEGENDS OF BASEBALL MATTED PHOTO This 12" x 16" double-matted collage is ready to frame featuring a photo of all 20 Hall of Fame players honored by the post office and a First Day cover postmarked by the USPS July 6, 2000 in Atlanta. (CAUT: 4) Photo PI TOPPS TOPPS 2000-2001 PREMIER PLUS NHL CARDS A 140-card base set 85 Veterans and up to 55 Rookies. Parallel sets were printed using blue foil board with common microtech, die-cut, and fifth color, and limited edition of 250. Inserts include: 10 "Premier Team" (1:12); "Premier Team Blue Ice Parallel" (1:TBD); 10 "Premier Rookies" (1:12); "Premiere Rookies Blue Ice Parallel" (1:TBD); 20 "Top 10 Goalies and Snipers" (1:16); 10 "Premier Aspirations" (1:24); 20 "World Premier" (1:16); 15 "Trophy Tribute" (1:24); one "Calder Winner Autographs" (1:TBD); nine "Private Signings" (1:TBD); six "Game Pieces" with 200 Game-used Sticks, 1250 Game-worn Sweaters, and 50 Game-worn Sweaters & Sticks, (1:TBD); nine "Club Signing Autographs" with 400 Player A (current star), 400 Player B (retired star); 100 Player A and B combo cards creating a "Yesterday & Today" match-up; and two "Checklists." 7 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $2.50 per pack. (706-00H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2001 CHROME SERIES I MLB CARDS A 405-card base set with 18pt. Finished chrome stock, of which 320 are "Player" cards; 30 are "Managers;" 30 are "Draft Picks" and "Prospects;" 10 are "Golden Moments," with five of the top moments in the past 50 years and five of Topps' greatest stories/moments, five "Season Highlights;" eight "League Leaders;" and seven "World Series Highlights." Parallels are the Topps Chrome 50th parallel "Refractors." Inserts include: five "Topps Originals Chrome" numbered to 52; five "Topps Originals Refractors" numbered to 25; 10 "Topps Combos;" 50 "Topps Combos Refractors;" 50 "Through the Years," featuring 10 players from each of the past five decades; 50 "Golden Anniversary" with Golden greats (Hall of Famers), Gold Nuggets (future hall of Famers), Glistening Gold (Superstars), Hidden Gold (top prospects), and Going for Gold (former Team U.S.A. players; 50 "Golden Anniversary Refractors"; 20 new "Past to Present," pairing a player appearing in the 1952 set and a current player; 20 "Past to Present Refractors"; 10 new "Hindsight '52," featuring players who did not have a 1952 Topps card, but were playing at the time of release; and "Hindsight '52 Refractors." 24 packs per box. SRP: $3.00 per pack. (866-011H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI THE UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2000-2001 BLACK DIAMOND NBA CARDS Basketball continues the rookie jersey phenomena with the premiere edition of NBA Rookie Jersey Gems, which are rookie cards that actually feature a piece of player-worn jersey! These should prove to be the most unique and sought-after NBA rookie cards in the hobby. There will also be 30 other rookies included in Black Diamond that will be seeded at 1:8 packs. Other inserts include Diamonation (1:10), Diamond Might (1:12), Diamond Skills (1:12), and Diamond Gallery (1:23). 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $3.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico Box PI UPPER DECK 2000-2001 CHL PROSPECTS CARDS The future stars of the NHL shine brightly in this all-new series of UD CHL Prospects. This 100-card set focuses on the top talent in the Canadian Hockey League, the springboard for most future NHL players. New this year will be the inclusion of approximately two CHL Jersey cards per box (1:18), plus the inclusion of CHL Signatures (1:107). Also, look for CHL Combo Jersey cards (numbered to 250), as well as CHL Signed Game Jersey cards (numbered to 100.) 5 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP: $2.49 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico Box PI UPPER DECK 2000-2001 PROS & PROSPECTS NHL CARDS Following in the footsteps of the extremely popular P&P line in other sports, P&P Hockey will take collecting a step further with the inclusion of both non-autographed game jerseys (1:96) and autographed game jerseys (1:96). In addition, there will be 42 different Fabulous Firsts prospects cards serially numbered to 1,000. This release is Hobby Only! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $4.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico Box PI UPPER DECK 2001 OVATION MLB CARDS The most popular card design returns for 2001 along with a host of new enhancements and surprises! The 90-card base set will include 30 prospects that will be numbered to only 2,000. As for inserts, look for a number of great designs, plus the most important change to this year's Ovation, which is a game-bat card in every box (1:23)! At least 45 different players will be featured in this very popular insert. Also look for the signed version, numbered to the players' jersey numbers, as well as combo bat cards featuring two players on one card! In addition, each hobby box will contain a Pinstripe Exclusives bonus pack of exclusive Joe DiMaggio cards! 5 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. SRP: $3.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico Box PI NON-SPORT CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z CARDS The earth needs defending and Goku, Gohan, and all their friends are here to do the job. Still available, Series One showcases one of the most successful animated franchises in Japan. Features colorfully illustrated Japanese artwork with English text, showing scenes from the first 26 television episodes. Sixty trading cards are in this set, including 10 Prism cards (1:1 pack). Also includes nine regular cards, plus one Prism trading card per foil pack. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (08370/STAR06197) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico Box PI ******************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONSTER RANCHER JAPANESE EDITION SERIES I CARDS Monster Rancher is relatively new in Japan, having been there for only three years, or so. The kids in Japan love to watch 11- year-old video game champion Genki as he is transported into the video game he is playing, and finds himself in adventure after incredible adventure in the Monster Rancher world. In this new world, Genki joins forces with a girl named Holly and Suezo, the eye-bal shaped monster, plus a host of others as they go in search of the "disc" of the Phoenix, which will prevent the evil monsters from taking over the Monster Rancher world. The Japanese imported version of Monster Rancher trading cards are very rare here in the U.S., and are an instant collectible! 10 cards per pack. 15 packs per box. (14240) Box PI ****************** COMIC IMAGES LADY DEATH & THE WOMEN OF CHAOS!: LOVE BITES CARDS & DELUXE BINDER Lady Death and the Women of Chaos!: Love Bites collector cards are here just in time for Valentine's Day! The sensual and alluring women of Chaos! are showcased in this dynamic collectible card series. This highly anticipated card series highlights exciting subsets of the lovely, but deadly, Lady Death, Purgatori, and Chastity. Features art by Chaos! favorites such as Steven Hughs, Ivan Reis, Al Rio, Mike Deodato, Jr., David Michael Beck, David Brewer, Roy Young, Dorian, and many others. Collect all 72 cards, six foil chase cards, and limited edition Autographed and Sketch cards. Also available is the unique, Lady Death and the Women of Chaos! Love Bites Deluxe Binder custom-printed binder that comes packed with nine nine-pocket pages, plus an uncut six-card press sheet! The cards: 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX (77050) PI BINDER (77350) PI EL NINO GRAPHICOS BIG 'UNS GREAT RACKS THREESOME SUPER SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x63) PI OFFERED AGAIN ILLUSTRATION STUDIO O/A VAMPIRES & VIXENS DARK FANTASY CARDS A unique set of the most incredible collection of desirable images ever rendered. This set is unique as every card is rendered in shaded pencil tones. Four Prism chase cards will be randomly inserted into each box. A base set of 72 cards, and one free color mail-in card. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Box PI *************** INKWORKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 4 CARDS Inkworks proudly presents their latest Buffy card series! Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4 Premium trading cards capture all the excitement and changes of Buffy's freshman year in college, with classic and new subsets such as: "Episode" cards, "Bestiary" cards, "The Scooby Gang," "Willow's Wiccan Ways," "Inside the Initiative," "Strange Sightings in Sunnydale," and "Obsessions." There will also be three new levels of chase cards: "New Beginnings" (nine cards featuring a foil puzzle of your favorite Buffy characters), "Spell of Consolidation" (six cards featuring the "Scooby Gang" and the spell that draws a close to the best season yet!), and "Essential Slayer" (one special foil-embossed, die-cut card). Plus, Autograph cards signed by Emma "Anya" Caufield, Danny "Jonathan" Strong, Mercedes "Harmony" McNab, Adam "Parker" Kaufman, and Lindsay "Prof. Walsh" Crouse! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP: $1.99 per pack. (11800) (CAUT: 4) Box PI O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 1 MINI PRESS SHEET The Chosen One An all-new foil printed press sheet with a stunning headshot of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy). Sequentially numbered, suitable for framing, and limited to 3,500. (11550) Sheet PI O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 2 MINI PRESS SHEET Dark Destiny An all-new foil printed press sheet with a darkly romantic picture of Buffy and Angel. Sequentially numbered, suitable for framing, and limited to 999. (11525) Sheet PI O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 3 MINI PRESS SHEET Graduation Day Celebrate the Sunnydale High Class of '99 with this uncut foil mini-press featuring Buffy and the gang in cap and gown. Suitable for framing, and limited to 1,999. (11633) Sheet PI O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 4 MINI PRESS SHEET New Beginnings A beautiful pictorial of Buffy and the Scooby gang! Only 500 limited edition, sequentially numbered press sheets will be issued! (11805) Sheet PI O/A ANGEL SEASON I CARDS "The Sexiest Man Not Alive" (at least where Buffy the Vampire Slayer is concerned) is celebrated in this 90-card set, which covers episodes from the hit WB series, "Demons," and "Women of Angel" and "Wolfram & Hart" subsets. Four levels of foil chase cards include: a nine-card "Dark Avenger" puzzle of Angel and his friends; six "I Love L.A." cards starring Cordelia; and one special, foil-etched card exploring Angel's mission on Earth. All this, plus an exclusive "Box Loader" promotional card in each sealed display box! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (11770) (CAUT: 4) Box PI O/A ANGEL SEASON 1: "DARK AVENGER" MINI-PRESS SHEET The complete, nine-card puzzle image on a sequentially numbered sheet, of which only 500 are being created. (11790) (CAUT: 4) Sheet PI O/A JAMES BOND: THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH CARDS This limited edition premium card series features the entire explosive storyline of The World Is Not Enough! Plus, character profiles, behind-the-scenes info, and three fantastic levels of bonus cards: "Bond Girls: Hall of Fame," featuring the nine greatest Bond women; "The Q Files," featuring gadgets, gimmicks, and goodies; and "Bond — Triple Header," celebrating all three Pierce Brosnan Bond films. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (11660) Box PI ************************ RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES FARSCAPE IN MOTION PREMIERE EDITION CARDS & BINDER Limited to 6,000 sequentially numbered boxes, this lenticular card series has a 60-card base set, plus several bonus levels, Sound In Motion cards, and hand-numbered Archive Collection cards. Also, an exclusive case topper autograph card of Claudia Black (Aeryn Sun). Also available is the Farscape In Motion Lenticular binder that includes an exclusive sound card and bonus promo card. The cards: 4 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI BINDER PI STARGATE SG-1 PREMIERE EDITION CARDS & BINDER Coming right on the heels of Stargate SG-1 Preview, Rittenhouse proudly presents the very first Stargate SG-1 Premiere Edition cards! Limited to 8,000 sequentially numbered boxes, this series includes randomly inserted autographs form Richard Dean Anderson and other cast members. This is the very first full series of Stargate SG-1 cards, and the series covers all of the show's first three seasons! Includes a 72-card base set. Also available is the Stargate SG-1 Premiere Edition binder that includes an exclusive autographed card and bonus promo card. The cards: 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI BINDER PI STRICTLY INK LTD. DR. WHO THE DEFINITIVE COLLECTION SERIES I CARDS This is a Doctor Who card series like no other! Series 1 comprises of a 120-card basic card set; 10 Gold-Foil Chase cards; and 18 Hand-Signed Autographed cards, with two cards in every box! Giant Hand-Signed case toppers in each case and large Doctor Who playing cards are also included, one on each box. Only 6,000 boxes will be produced with worldwide and Hand- Signed Autographs from all the stars of the TV show, and 90s hit movie, including Paul McGann, Sylvester McCoy, Colin Baker, Peter Davison, Tom Baker, Elizabeth Sladen, Nicola Bryant, Anneke Wills, Sophie Aldred, and many more to be announced! This is the most eagerly awaited Doctor Who product this year! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. SRP: $2.49 per pack. (DRWH123) (CAUT: 4) Box PI THE UPPER DECK COMPANY OFFERED AGAIN O/A UPPER DECK GUNDAM WING SERIES 1 CARDS Based on one of the oldest and richest anime properties from Japan (now a hit on the Cartoon Network), Gundam Wing is also the subject of a great new card series from Upper Deck. The 90-card Regular series includes 29 Gundam Wing cards featuring those popular, semi-robotic Mobile Suit Warriors (Gundam Sandrock, Gundam Heavy Arms, etc.); 37 character cards with the likes of Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, and Trowa Barton; plus 24 Gundam Wing action cards depicting various mobile suit warriors in full-battle action. Inserts include Gundam Wing Silver Rainbow-Foil cards which parallel the Regular 90-card set and come one per pack; Gundam Wing Clear acetate cards which feature 15 of the top Gundam warriors, and are packed one per every four packs; and a sequentially numbered (to 100) Gold-Foil parallel set. 7 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP is $1.99 per pack. (14974) (CAUT: 4) Box PI ****************** UPPER DECK 2001 GUNDAM WING ENDLESS WALTZ CARDS The 90-card Regular set includes 15 "Memorial Shots" featuring the most memorable and popular mobile suit characters from Gundam Wing; 21 "Endless Waltz Memorial Shots" that include new mobile suit characters from Endless Waltz; 52 "Story" cards featuring a synopsis of all Gundam Wing episode including the new episodes of Endless Waltz; and two Checklist cards featuring the complete checklist of all 90 cards, plus 30 Insert cards. Inserts include 17 "GW MS Collection" cards, 13 " GW Gallery" cards, and 30 "GW Gold" cards. 7 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $1.99 per pack. (16102) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI GAMES SECTION ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH SEVENTH SEA GUIDES Discover the world of 7th Sea, where swashbuckling mixes with sorcery and piracy in heroic action… so long as you're flying the right colors. This is a world with secret societies, intrigue, and dashing acts of derring-do. You'll find everything you need to play a swordsman, a privateer, an explorer, a magic wielding noble, and more. This revised second printing of the two basic books provides all of the information necessary to run and play a basic 7th Sea role-playing game. The Player's Guide is appropriate for all members of a gaming group and contains information on character creation and the basic game rules. The Game Master's Guide focuses on helping game masters run better games and provides additional setting information. PLAYER'S GUIDE (7001/STAR09738)–HC $29.95 GAME MASTER'S GUIDE (7002/STAR09737)–HC $29.95 *************** ANOCH GAME SYSTEMS MYSTICK RPG Set in the vivid colorful fantasy tarot world of Mystick, this is a new kind of role-playing game where players compete against one another to complete secret goals that stay hidden from everyone else until the very end… even from the Game Master. Decide who will be the Game Master and choose a scenario, build a character and pick a secret goal, then do whatever you must to accomplish your objectives and thwart your rivals before time runs out, all in a single evening of play. (AGS0650) (CAUT: 4) Sc, 250pg $19.99 APOPHIS CONSORTIUM LEGENDS: THE ORION PROJECT This supplement incorporates legends and rumors from the Zone and the Wasteland. The story follows a Zone-based corporation as they attempt to uncover the Wasteland, and the mysterious manifestation of Hell. This book gives an in-depth look into corporate politics, Zone structure, and the far reaches of the Wasteland. The new novella concept incorporates a single story with new game material interlaced throughout. This is the first of many novella books to be released. (APO0102) (CAUT: 4) SC, 120pg $15.00 ATLAS GAMES IN THE BELLY OF THE BEAST There is a cancer thriving in the midst of a bustling city, a shadowy conspiracy bent on driving House Mezzia, a once proud and noble merchant family, to its knees. Forced to turn to outsiders for aid, an ambitious young scion of the Mezzia clan needs heroes to stand with him against the encroaching peril, heroes who are willing to follow him through the dark heart of the underworld. The Mezzias are desperate and will reward well those who aid them in their hour of need, but what good are material rewards for those who find themselves trapped in the belly of the beast? This is an adventure for the D20 system and features maps created in Profantasy Software's Campaign Cartographer 2, and available for down load on the Atlas Games website. GMs can customize and manipulate these maps themselves, if they own CC2, and integrate them into their own game worlds. (AG3202) (CAUT: 4) SC, 32pg $8.95 CARDINAL INDUSTRIES, INC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED MULTI-SPORT EDITION TRIVIA GAME Sports Illustrated, America's #1 sports magazine, introduces its first-ever Multi-Sport Trivia Game. Drawing on over 40 years of award-winning coverage of the people and events that shape the world of sports, SI has compiled 1,000 questions that will test your knowledge of baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golf, hockey, and much more! Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find question for all ages and levels of trivia knowledge covering a wide array of sports. Compete with your friends and family, or simply challenge yourself. (43200) (CAUT: 4) Game PI D6LEGEND, INC. DC RPG MAGIC SOURCEBOOK From West End Games! This supplement focuses on the mystical and arcane aspects of the DC universe. It expands upon the magical powers defined in the DC Universe Role-playing Game rulebook, and also includes information on magical item creation, magical beings, magical places, and various magical items. (CAUT: 4) SC, 128pg $17.00 DECIPHER OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK CCG ENHANCED PREMIERE STARTER DECK Each Enhanced Premiere will contain four packs of Star Trek Premier boosters and a set of premium cards. Unlike previous enhanced products, Enhanced Premiere has been specifically designed to be playable in a sealed-deck format. It's a new format with "Warp Speed," which offers smaller deck sizes, shorter spacelines, a much faster "seed" phase, and streamlined play. Each contains four packs of Premiere and five new premium cards: 12 fixed and nine random. The premium cards all have the theme of "two cards in one." Each five-card premium set includes one Dual-Personnel, two Mission, and two Combo Dilemma cards. The featured cards are Dual-Personnel cards with two "bridge crew" characters from The Next Generation. Each package has a die-cut window revealing the featured card. Sixty-five cards per pack; 12 packs per box. (482) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Deck MSRP: $15.95Ea. O/A JEDI KNIGHT CCG STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS Based on the Star Wars trilogy, the Jedi Knights TCG features similar locales and characters but present them in a dramatic, new light. Every card will sport a state-of-the-art, 3-D computer generated representation of classic Star Wars elements, allowing players and collector's to gaze at their favorite scenes through the eye of a virtual camera, and experience the storyline from an all-new perspective. The Starter Deck contains 130 cards, and allows for multi-player gaming. Includes a unique URL on every card. This contains a fuller image of the art the card was based on, information on the artist who created the 3-D model, as well as gameplay suggestions. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. STARTER—Deck (CAUT: 4) MSRP: $10.95Ea. BOOSTER—Pack MSRP: $3.29Ea. **************** DREAM POD 9 HEAVY GEAR TACTICAL MINIATURES RULEBOOK The Tactical Miniatures Rulebook brings the best-selling Heavy Gear science-fiction universe to the world of miniature wargaming. A companion to the finely crafted Heavy Gear miniature line, this manual introduces complete Silhouette tactical rules for miniature-based tabletop combat. The advanced rule set supports game play ranging from one-on-one duels in confined areas to full-blown military invasions across the Badlands, and can even be used with the large Heavy Gear toys from Bandai. In addition to the rules, the manual includes a complete guide to creating exciting scenarios, several sample mission which can be played individually or as a part of a larger military campaign and a detailed miniature painting guide in full color. Pre-generated squadrons and step-by-step rules let you start playing immediately. (DP9-320) (CAUT: 4) SC, 96pg $19.95 HEAVY GEAR TECHNICAL MANUAL – 2ND EDITION The Technical Manual examines the technology of the world of Heavy Gear and provides full background and development information, technical illustrations, and complete rules for using, repairing, and modifying technology in Heavy Gear games. The book also includes the complete Heavy Gear vehicle construction system. (DP9-104) (CAUT: 4) SC, 192pg $25.95 FANTASY FLIGHT PUBLISHING, INC. RESCUE: THE CARD GAME OF ENDANGERED SPECIES Two games in one box. Two simple, yet challenging card games that simultaneously provide a great game experience and educate players about threatened and/or almost extinct animal species on our planet. (MA03) (CAUT: 4) Game, FC $9.95 FASA CORPORATION SHADOWRUN: TAILS YOU LOSE MMPB by Lisa Smedman When a shadowrunner managed to extract PCI's most vital employee, it was Alma's job as security expert to get him back no matter the cost. But, all the evidence pointed to one person who couldn't have done it… herself. Branded a traitor, Alma has one shot at redemption: find the real culprit. But she's never faced an enemy like this one. This runner not only looks like Alma, she's also equipped with Alma's top-of-the-line cybernetic implants, and she's backed by the powerful magic of the Chinese underworld. Now, the expert in defense must attack – and risk it all to bring down a rival so much like herself that there can be only one shocking explanation… (5819) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $5.99 CRIMSON SKIES: TINSEL TOWN EXPOSÉ Real drama isn't up on the silver screen… it's in the wild blue yonder! Tinseltown Exposé serves up the history of the Nation of Hollywood — from the Old California period to the break up of the United States including politics, Tinseltown gossip, money, industry, and a bullet-by-bullet account of the Hollywood Knights campaign against the Los Lobos Negros air pirates. Experience life on the left coast with this detailed Crimson Skies sourcebook complete with a 10-mission campaign. (8005) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. X #3 (Mar00) SC $20.00 CRIMSON SKIES: DEVIL'S FLIGHT MMPB Book 2 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. (8902) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.95 VOR: CONFLICT BOOK 2 The second book in the Conflict series for Fasa's new miniatures wargame VOR: The Maelstrom. This time, players get to partake in the struggle for control of an ancient artifact of immeasurable power, the head of Traxiss, first born of the Shard race. Players from all the current races, including Shard and Pharon, will battle for control of the planet where the artifact has been discovered. Which race will end up controlling this most mighty of relics? Only you, the players, will determine that. The book includes new campaign rules specific to this setting, a full tactical map of the planet being fought over, new race specific rules, new fiction, and more. (4109) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.00 HOGSHEAD PUBLISHING WARHAMMER FRP: DEATH'S DARK SHADOW by Carl Sargent Death's Dark Shadow covers the troubled village of Kreutzhofen, whose location at the crossroads of trade routes between four countries makes it economically and strategically vital. This detailed source-pack includes a comprehensive guide to seamlessly integrating Death's Dark Shadow with other popular Warhammer FRP adventures from the acclaimed Enemy Within campaign, the apocalyptic Doomstones campaign, and the best-selling Apocrypha sourcebooks. (HP217) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 120pg $17.95 HOLISTIC DESIGN, INC. LI HALAN FIEFS IMPERIAL SURVEY VOLUME 4 SOURCEBOOK The Emperor has sent his Questing Knights across the Known Worlds to bring back word on the state of his empire. Ever the canny propagandist, he has published their reports in affordable gazetteers for his citizens to read. The latest report reveals the Garden Worlds of the Li Halan nobles: the pristine deserts of Kish, the chiming forests of Icon, lush Midian, and rebellious Rampart. (245) (CAUT: 4) SC $6.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE MINIATURES Knights of the Dinner Table miniatures are now sold separately! Great for collecting, trading, or use with your favorite miniature game. Now, these fantastic renditions can be purchased one at a time for those fans who just want their favorite character. (CAUT: 4) B.A. FELTON (K&C7991)–Miniature $3.50 BOB HERZOG (K&C7992)–Miniature $3.50 DAVE BOZWELL (K&C799)–Miniature $3.50 SARA FELTON (K&C7994)–Miniature $3.50 JOHNNY KIZINSKI (K&C7995)–Miniature $3.50 BRIAN VAN HOOSE (K&C7996)–Miniature $3.50 KOPLOW TRANSPARENT 10-PIECE DICE SET TUBES Includes all the dice you need for all d20 System games. Each set is packaged in a re-useable plastic tube and includes one each of D4, D8, D10, DT10, D12, D20, and four D6. (CAUT: 4) BLUE (10079)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 CLEAR (10081)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 GREEN (10083)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 ORCHID (10085)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 ORANGE (10087)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 RED (10089)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 SMOKE (10091)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 VIOLET (10093)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 YELLOW (10095)—Tube MSRP: $6.00 OPAQUE 36-PIECE 12MM DICE BRICKS A collection of 12mm opaque six-sided dice in an array of colors. Each dice brick includes 36 12mm opaque dice in a reusable clear plastic box. (CAUT: 4) ASSORTED (01826)—Brick $5.40 BLACK (01828)—Brick $5.40 BLUE (01829)—Brick $5.40 GREEN (08130)—Brick $5.40 PURPLE (01832)—Brick $5.40 RED (08134)—Brick $5.40 WHITE (01835)—Brick $5.40 OPAQUE 12-PIECE 16MM DICE BRICKS A collection of 16mm opaque six-sided dice in an array of colors. Each dice brick includes 12 16mm opaque dice in a reusable clear plastic box. (CAUT: 4) ASSORTED (08753)—Brick $3.00 BLACK/RED (08624)—Brick $3.00 BLACK/WHITE (08625)—Brick $3.00 BLUE (08626)—Brick $3.00 GREEN (08627)—Brick $3.00 IVORY (08628)—Dice Brick $3.00 PINK (08629)—Dice Brick $3.00 PURPLE (08630)—Dice Brick $3.00 RED/BLACK (08631)—Dice Brick $3.00 RED/WHITE (08632)—Dice Brick $3.00 YELLOW (08635)—Dice Brick $3.00 LOONEY LABS CHRONONAUTS In Chononauts, each player becomes a time traveler, with a unique identity and a secret mission. During the game, players travel backwards and forwards through history, doing all those things people have always dreamed of using a time machine to do: Visiting the great moments of the past; peeking into the future; collecting up impossible artifacts and priceless works of art (at the moment just before history records their destruction); coming to grips with paradoxes of time travel; and of course, changing pivotal events and altering the course of history itself. It's all packed into a fast and easy Fluxx-style card game that will take you to the beginning of time and back again. (CAUT: 4) Game $20.00 MATTEL TOYS SURVIVOR: AUSTRALIA BOARD GAME The Survivor board game is the adult board game that brings the show Survivor to your home! Plays like the TV show with both team and individual play. You even can vote members out of the game! The object of the game is to be the remaining player to "survive" the game. Up to eight people can play. (42884) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Game PI PALLADIUM BOOKS RIFTS COALITION WARS SIEGE ON TOLKEEN SIX by Kevin Siembieda & Bill Coffin The grand finale. It all comes to a final end here. One wins. One loses. You can't miss out on this big, 200+-page book! (844) (CAUT: 4) SC, 200+pg $20.95 PRECEDENCE PUBLISHERS C/O QUEBECOR RIFTS CCG PREMIERE EDITION STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS Magic versus metal! At last, the best-selling Rifts universe storms onto the card game scene with the fast-playing battle intensive game for two or more players. Magic and super-science clash as battle rages for domination of the earth. Dragons, cyborgs, Ley Line Walkers, Psi-Stalkers, Glitter Boys — this game packs in everything from giant mechanized robots to supernatural monsters and aliens. Everything you expect to see in a Rifts product and a whole lot more! For years the warring factions of North America have clashed. Now, the fate of the continent will be decided. Command the forces of the Coalition States, Tolkeen, Free Quebec, the Federation of Magic, Xiticix, the Pecos Empire, Lazlo, and many more! Get in one the ground floor, and help shape the destiny of the evolving Rifts CCG storyline. The Starter Deck contains 50 cards, the Booster Pack contains 11 cards. (CAUT: 4) STARTER (PDN90001)—Deck MSRP: $9.99Ea. BOOSTER (PDN90003)—Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. STEVE JACKSON GAMES, INC. GURPS CELTIC MYTH REPRINT by Ken & Jo Walton; edited by Spike Y. Jones & Susan Pinsonneult Gurps Celtic Myth lets you enter the world of pagan Celts — the people who lived in Western Europe before the Romans and Christians came. It delves into their mythological and magical lives and history. Illustrated by Dan Smith. (6074) (CAUT: 4) Reprint $19.95 GURPS HIGH-TECH REPRINT Gurps High-Tech is a sourcebook for the technology that extends man's mind and hands. On the battlefields of 14th-century Europe, or in the lonely alley of 20th-century America, adventurers need the best equipment. Whether the problem is navigating the trackless seas or stopping the monster cold in his tracks, Gurps High-Tech has the gadget for the job. (6018) (CAUT: 4) Reprint $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH NEW YORK YANKEES COLLECTOR'S EDITION MONOPOLY Which Yankees team was the very best? Murderer's Row? The M&M Boys? Torre's Glory? Debates will rage forever! But, in Major League Baseball throughout the 20th century, one fact is certain and utterly undisputed: the New York Yankees reigned supreme. Truly, the Bronx Bombers are the century's greatest team. Commemorating baseball's best, the Monopoly Brand has created a must-have special edition of the world's most famous board game exclusively for the die-hard Yankees fan. Buy, sell, and trade the best that professional baseball has to offer, and own it all! (STAR11855) Game MSRP: $20.00 SCOOBY-DOO ECG STARTER DECKS & BOOSTER PACKS From Journeyman Press! Have you ever wanted to help Scooby and the gang solve mysteries? Well, now you can with the Scooby-Doo Card Game! Join Scooby, Shaggy, and the gang (Fred, Daphne, Velma, and you!) as they unravel mysteries in the haunted castle or on a spooky island. In the Scooby-Doo Card Game you play as members of the Scooby gang trying to solve a mystery. But watch out! Your opponent is trying to stop you! As you explore the different locations for clues your opponent might put Captain Cutler or the Creeper in your path! Will Scooby run away? Probably, but hopefully you brought your box of Scooby Snacks, and you can bring him back. 50 cards per deck. 12 cards per pack. (CAUT: 4) STARTER (613/STAR11696)—Deck MSRP: $10.00Ea. BOOSTER (614/STAR11695)—Pack MSRP: $3.34Ea. ******************* THE UPPER DECK COMPANY WIZARD IN TRAINING: PROFESSOR PLOOG'S PRIZE POTION CARDS With Wizard in Training Apprentice game cards, you discovered Dragontooth Academy, the centuries-old school that offers students the chance to compete for the ultimate prize — the title of Wizard. Players compete using Spells, Duel Characters, and Items as they strive to beat their opponents in a rush for the title. Now, the quest for Wizard supremacy continues, and the students of Dragontooth Academy must use all their skills as an Apprentice to battle their fellow students. Are you ready for your next course as a Wizard in Training? A master of alchemy, Professor Ploog has provided his students with some of Dragontooth's most hysterically popular potions. Stinky Feet, Mist, and Backward Vision Potions are just a few of the Items that now provide all-new challenges in your quest to defeat opponents with a finely tuned Wizard in Training card deck. Includes the 90-card Regular set, 30 Duel Character cards, 30 Wizard Spell cards, and 30 Wizard Item cards. Inserts include 10 Advanced Duel Character cards, 10 Advanced Wizard Item cards, and 10 Advanced Wizard Spell cards. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Pack MSRP: $2.99Ea. WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING VAMPIRE CLANBOOK: SETITE REVISED EDITION by Dean Shomshak As the next entry in the revised lineup of clanbooks, Setite 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 32 or more pages than the first-edition books) permit Storytellers to round out their chronicles. (WWP2360) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 104pg $14.95 WEREWOLF: UMBRA REVISED by Brian Campbell & Rob Hatch At long last, the ultimate guide to the spirit world has been updated, expanded, and revised for the new edition of Werewolf. Umbra Revised covers every aspect of the spirit world in detail, from the wondrous and horrifying Realms to the mysteries of the Penumbra and Dark Umbra. The Umbra is the heart and soul of a Werewolf game, and this is the ultimate guide to it. No chronicle should go without. (WWP3111) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 144pg $19.95 MAGE: TRADITION BOOK AKASHIC BROTHERHOOD REVISED by Malcolm Sheppard At last, a revised look at the Traditions for the Magic: The Ascension. Completely new material covering history, practices, beliefs, special character rules, and more. Examine new character roles in the wake of the Reckoning, and the hidden secrets and powers of the surviving Traditions. (WWP4657) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 104pg $14.95 WORLD OF DARKNESS: ARMORY by Clayton Oliver Armory explores the high-tech and hard-tech realms of the World of Darkness, detailing guns and gear at characters' disposal. By no means a book of stats and charts, myriad storytelling possibilities are explored for all weaponry, explaining how to make gear integral, rather than incidental to stories. Every weapon tells a story. Now, yours are a higher caliber. (WWP3214) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 128pg $17.95 ABERRANT: CULT OF PERSONALITY by Josh Mosqueira-Asheim & Lucien Soulban Aberrant: Cult of Personality details the dark secrets of the cults of the Aberrant world, from the bizarre to the deeply disturbing. Whether you want to destroy a cult or lead one, this Black Dog Game Factory book is the source you need. Includes an in-depth look at the nature of Mega-Social Attributes, and helps players use them to full devastating effect by providing five new enhancements for each. (WWP8507) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 128pg $17.95 WIZARD ATTIC PUBLISHERS SVCS FOUNDATION by Eric Metcalf From Crunchy Frogs Enterprises! The Foundation was established by the government to help control the various metahuman threats that were springing up. By creating their own teams, they hoped to curb this threat with a minimum of destruction and death. The Guardians are the premiere team working for The Foundation, and their successes are legend. Included here are all the details of the world, a synopsis of some of the major events in their history, and complete d20 treatment of all the characters. Also included are complete rules for super-powered d20 characters. Perfect Bound. (CFE2101) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8_x11, 128pg $19.95 PENDRAGON TALES OF THE SPECTRE KINGS by Bourne, Corless, Dawson, Fay, Manolakes, Robertson, & Shirley The latest "Tales of…" adventure book for King Arthur Pendragon role-playing system plunges the players into supernatural mystery, and facing the legendary foes of Britain. The supplement contains six adventures of uncanny danger and high adventure, and a close-up of the scholar's town of Cambridge. There can be found savants and ages to aid player-knights facing foes and problems not of this world. (GKP2726) (CAUT: 4) SC $20.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST MAGIC: THE GATHERING CCG PLANESHIFT THEME DECK & BOOSTER PACK Phyrexia's invasion plans are well under way as millions of terrifying shock troops and genetically engineered plagues weaken Dominaria's resistance. The Planeshift expansion is the first small set in the Invasion Block and, as such, is equally anticipated by all Magic: The Gathering players. Featuring new game mechanics as well as continuing Invasion mechanics. Theme Deck includes 60 cards; Booster Pack includes 15 cards. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. THEME (WOC06116)—Deck SRP: $9.99Ea. BOOSTER (WOC06113)—Pack SRP: $3.29Ea. DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 3RD EDITION PSIONICS HANDBOOK by Bruce R. Cordell The complete guide to psionics in the Third Edition D&D game. Psionics is the ability to harness, shape, and control natural forces that are contained within the Psionicist. Dungeon Masters who wish to add psionics to a D&D campaign need look no further than this 160-page Psionics Handbook. It includes valuable information about all things psionic: character classes/prestige classes, feats, related skills, monsters, powers, and much more. (TSR11835) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Handbook, 160pg $26.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 3RD EDITION DIABLO II ADVENTURE by Mike Selinker & Rich Redman The legendary Diablo and Diablo II computer games come to life with the release of the tabletop Diablo II: To Hell & Back role-playing game. Every level and all four acts of the computer game are represented in the tabletop mega-adventure, which will also include 64 pages of monsters, information for levels 1-30, and over 60 maps! (TSR11831) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. SC $29.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: THE SUMMONING MMPB by Troy Denning The floating city of Shade escaped the fall of the mighty Empire of Netheril. The city and the powerful archwizards who rule it have been hiding in the frightening and mysterious demiplane of shadow for centuries. In The Summoning, the time has come for the floating city to return to the world of Faer_n, and for the evil archwizards to begin an invasion that could enslave the present-day Forgotten Realms world! (TSR21801) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. MMPB, 352pg $6.99 DRAGONLANCE DOWNFALL MMPB by Jean Rabe The sequel to the Dragons of a New Age trilogy is now in paperback! Downfall chronicles the dramatic events that unfold as the sea barbarian Rig Mer-Krel and his beloved companion, the Solamnic Knight Fiona, seek to enlist their old friend Dhamon Grimwulf for an important mission. Nothing can prepare them for the shock of seeing how far their former comrade has fallen. Together, with his new companions — a cold-hearted mercenary, a passionate woman, and a sniveling kobold — they'll have to find a way to draw Dhamon back from the brink of self-destruction. (TSR21814) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. MMPB, 416pg $7.99 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS: CCG GOLD EDITION STARTER DECK & BOOSTER PACK The Legend of the Five Rings: Gold Edition set kicks off a gripping story arc, stunning new card art, and a better-balanced game environment for all players. The Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) trading card game is going strong and gaining popularity among avid game players, and the Gold Edition set is the best way to get in on the action. Packed with new Swords, new character, and new Personalities, the Gold Edition set will redefine the epic struggle of the Emerald Empire. The Starter Deck contains 84 cards; the Booster Pack contains 15 cards. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. STARTER (WOC15023)—Deck MSRP: $11.99Ea. BOOSTER (WOC15021)—Pack MSRP: $3.29Ea. CLAN WARS 4: THE PHOENIX MMPB by Stephen Sullivan this novel, set in the rich Legend of the Five Rings world, is full of high action and adventure. For a millennium, the Phoenix Clan have sought knowledge in all its forms — magical and mystical, medical and elemental. While the other clans war with each other, the Phoenix bide their time, wary of a greater threat. Fourth in an ongoing series of novels chronicling the Clan War, The Phoenix continues the epic story begun in The Scorpion. (TSR21798) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. MMPB, 288pg $6.99 DARK MATTER IN FLUID SILENCE MMPB by G.W. Tirpa The latest in the eerie, spine-tingling Dark Matter series! Two agents from a covert organization specializing in the paranormal are looking for their partner, who has mysteriously disappeared, Along the way, they run into a charismatic Nazi leader who is seeking to make the ultimate "super race." The two agents not only discover that their lost partner is already undergoing The Process, but that the leader is himself an ubermensch — well over 100 years old and going strong! (TSR21680) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. MMPB, 288pg $6.99 VIDEOS SECTION PREMIER VENDORS VIZ VIDEO MAISON IKKOKU VOL. 27: SCHOOLGIRL FANTASY VIDEO/SUBTITLED Godai does a stint as a student teacher at an all girl's high school… and Ibuki Yagami, one of his shining bright pupils, develops a schoolgirl crush! Will she put Godai in a compromising position? Two episodes per volume. English subtitled. Approximate running time: 52 minutes. In stereo. VHS $28.95 RANMA ½: MARTIAL MAYHEM VOLUME 2: MARRY ME, AKANE VIDEO/SUBTITLED Ranma and Ryoga have always competed in their martial arts, but now, with Ryoga's proposal to Ranma's fiancée, their romantic rivalry is coming to the boiling point, tooSThen, an argument over food (what else?) sends Genma storming out of the Tendo Dojo in a huff-and he's taking his son with him! Two episodes per volume. English subtitled. Approximate running time: 52 minutes. In stereo. VHS $28.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME BLACK HEAVEN VOLUME 3: ALL RIGHT NOW VIDEOS & DVD From Pioneer Entertainment The band is back! Oji recruits the former members of Black Heaven into helping him to defeat the aliens! Unfortunately, even though they are busy saving the galaxy, they can't tell their wives and bosses why they need to disappear at random times. The alien girls try to help, but ultimately, they cause more trouble than ever. Will finding their original keyboard player help them or hurt them? (8682) DUBBED (71296)—VHS SRP: $24.98 SUBTITLED (71300)—VHS SRP: $24.98 DVD SRP: $29.98 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS 2040 VOLUME 12 VIDEOS From ADV Films! In a desperate race against time, the three remaining Knight Sabers stage a desperate final attack on Galatea's orbital citadel. With a limited supply of power and oxygen, they must battle their way through a horrifying gauntlet of living machines before Galatea can activate the Umbrella and spread the voomer plague across the entire planet. Approximate running time: 60min. (76) DUBBED (VHSBG012D)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSBG012S)—VHS SRP: $29.95 CAN CAN BUNNY EXTRA: LUCKY 7 VIDEO/SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (76/VHSCC007S) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $19.98 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 3: FRIENDS FOREVER SUBTITLED DVD & VIDEO From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura lead with your heart! The Sword Card takes control of Sakura's friend and attacks! Still, Sakura is able to use her head and her heart to save everyone. Next, Sakura discovers her mother was best friends with Tomoyo's mom, and learns important lessons about friendship. However, none of these lessons prepares Sakura or Li for the challenge of the Time Card. How can you battle something that can turn back time? (8682) DVD (10564) SRP: $29.98 VHS (71438) SRP: $24.98 CARDCAPTORS VOLUME 3: MISDIRECTIONS DUBBED DVD & VIDEO From Pioneer Entertainment as seen on the WB network! Sakura's reputation and her friends are in jeopardy! Sakura's double mysteriously appears and begins doing cruel things to Sakura's friends. Sakura learns more about the Clow cards from Kero, but is it enough to save Tori? Then, trapped in a Maze, Sakura receives help from her beautiful substitute teacher, Layla Mackenzie, but for some reason Li seem suspicious of Ms. Macenzie. Why? No time to answer, Sakura must hurry to catch the Dash Card! Yet, when the Dash card begins helping Sakura's friend Jessie, will Sakura show too much mercy? (8682) DVD (10560) SRP: $24.98 VHS (71422) SRP: $14.98 FINAL MAIDEN: BURN DOWN THE HOUSE VIDEO/DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (6204/KVVD0106) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $24.95 GLORIA VOLUME 4: PRIVATE LESSONS VIDEO/SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (76/ VHSGL004S) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $19.98 GUNDAM WING VOLUME 10 VIDEOS/DUBBED From Bandai! "Arise, Sanc Kingdom!" Heero and Quatre arrive on Earth only to become targets of Romefeller's plans to destroy the Gundam pilots. Posing as mercenaries for the Treize Faction, Heero and Quatre travel to the Sanc Kingdom, where its ruler, Relena, promotes peace and pacifism. However, the Romefeller Foundation, angered by the increase in pacifist nations, attacks the Sanc Kingdom… and the Gundam pilots must enter battle once again. Running time: 75 minutes. Available in Edited and Uncut versions. (8682) EDITED (71163)—VHS SRP: $14.98 UNCUT (71229)—VHS SRP: $14.98 GUNDAM WING VOLUME 11 VIDEOS/DUBBED From Bandai! "Enter the Epyon!" While Heero and Quatre wage their battles on the ground, the other Gundam pilots remain in space, with Duo taking the offensive and piloting an incomplete Gundam Deathscythe! Back on Earth, Zech continues his crusade to destroy the Romefeller's Mobile Dolls. With the Treize Faction, facing obliteration at the hands of the Romefeller Foundation, Heero goes alone onto the battlefield, and the destructive power of a new Gundam is unleashed…! Running time: 75 minutes. Available in Edited and Uncut versions. (8682) EDITED (71164)—VHS SRP: $14.98 UNCUT (71230)—VHS SRP: $14.98 LA BLUE GIRL DEMON KING VIDEO/SUBTITLED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (6204/KVSL0104) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $29.95 LOST UNIVERSE VOLUME 5 VIDEOS & DVD From ADV Films! There was always something a little strange about Rail Claymore, Kain's contact in the Universal Guardians. But who knew that he was a spy feeding information to the dark forces? Now that this former friend is on the lam, Kain, Millie, and Canal are up the Psionic River without a phase drive. Four archenemies are breathing down their necks, Kain's having a meltdown, and the whole Swordbreaker crew is wanted for treason. Things only get worse when three evil star cruisers show up with one goal in mind: to reduce Swordbreaker to space dust. Approximate running time: 100min. (76) DUBBED (VHSLU005D)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSLU005S)—VHS $29.95 DVD (DVDLU005) SRP: $29.98 MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO VOLUME 8 VIDEOS From ADV Films! The truth about the Jovians hits the crew of the Nadesico hard, but none so heavily as Admiral Munetake. While the rest of the crew is being psychoanalyzed by Ms. Fressange, the not quite stable tyrant goes completely over the edge, threatening to take the ship with him. Meanwhile, Ruri is confronted by some surprises out of her own past when the truth of her own childhood come to light. Expect the unexpected on a journey to the beginning in the eighth electrifying volume of Martian Successor Nadesico. Approximate running time: 60min. (76) DUBBED (VHSND008D)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (VHSND008S)—VHS SRP: $29.95 MAZE: SHOCKING TRANSFORMATION VIDEO/DUBBED From Software Sculptors! The gods want Maze dead. To eliminate her, they blast her into another world… or is it home? Contains episodes #20-22. Approximate running time: 75min. (969/SSVD6100) VHS SRP: $19.99 MONSTER RANCHER VOLUME 7 VIDEO/DUBBED From ADV Films! As they continue their journey to find the Phoenix, Moo's baddies increase their attacks against Genki and his friends! But they're in for a big surprise when Suezo finds he has a new, secret super power! Later, when an army of green Gels comes after them, Pixie reappears to help them. But can a baddie like Pixie ever really turn into a goodie? And speaking of baddies, when evil Gali attacks, it looks like the only hope they have is little Mocchi! But is Mocchi up for it? Approximate running time: 75min. (76/VHSMR007D) VHS SRP: $14.98 MONSTER RANCHER VOLUME 8 VIDEO/DUBBED From ADV Films! When Holly is wounded by one of the Black Worms' poison stingers, Tiger of the wind has to run like the wind to find the berries that will save her! But if you think they're in trouble now, just wait until they are trapped in a forest where the trees are alive — and they work for Moo! Luckily, they meet the plucky little Ducken who knows how to get to the root of their tree problem! But their good fortune doesn't last for long, when Golem is bewitched by the menacing mermaid, Undine! Approximate running time: 75min. (76/VHSMR008D) VHS SRP: $14.98 POKÉMON VOLUME 27 & 28 DUBBED VIDEOS & DVDS From Viz Entertainment! Welcome to the Orange Islands! Join Ash, Pikachu and their new friends on adventures in the Orange Islands. All new episodes, same great fun! Don't miss the brand new orange packaging and the limited edition motion card inside every volume! Approximate running time: 75min. (8682) VOL. 27 VHS (71296) SRP: $14.98 VOL. 27 DVD (10489) SRP: $24.98 VOL. 28 VHS (71270) SRP: $14.98 VOL. 28 DVD (10490) SRP: $24.98 PURE LOVE VIDEO/DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/A182004) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VHS SRP: $29.99 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 6: FLAMES OF REVOLUTION VIDEOS From Anime Works! During his stay in Tokyo, Kenshin Himura has made life-long friends, but none are closer to him than Sanosuke Sagara, a former member of the Sekihoutai. However, for every man there are duties and ideals that run deeper than any friendship, no matter how string. When a fellow survivor from the Sekihoutai hatches a plan to avenge their slain comrades, Sanosuke is drawn back into his past. Kenshin has relentlessly defeated all those who have stood in the way of peace before, but this time his opponent is a comrade fighting for personal ideals and the memory of those he loved. Best friends turned to bitter enemies as Kenshin and Sanosuke face off on a moonlit battlefield. (6204) DUBBED (RKVD0310)—VHS SRP: $24.95 SUBTITLED (RKVD0311)—VHS SRP: $24.95 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 5: RENEGADE SAMURAI VIDEOS From Anime Works! On holiday in the countryside, Kenshin and his companion come across a massive European mansion owned by the wealthy Tsukayama family. There, the young master Yutarou searches for a powerful master of swordsmanship to become his teacher. Kenshin, however, does not measure up to Yutarou's idea of a father figure, and the job goes to the giant Raijuuta Isurugi. Raijuuta wastes no time in proving himself to be more than just the average teacher. He's an undefeated manslayer from the Revolution, whose special swordsmanship techniques can cut opponents in half without even touching them. Yutarou trust his new surrogate father completely, but Raijuuta hasn't forgotten the time of the Revolution just yet. When he uses the Tsukayama fortune to spark a new rebellion, Kenshin and Yahiko must not only stop an all-out war from exploding, they must also protect Yutarou's heart… because he may be losing his father figure for the second time. (6204) DVD (RKDVD200) SRP: $29.95 DUBBED (RKVD0308)—VHS SRP: $24.95 SUBTITLED (RKVD0309)—VHS SRP: $24.95 (GRAPHICS: USE ART FROM NOVEMBER) SAILOR MOON S TV VOLUMES 1 & 2 UNCUT VIDEOS/DUBBED From Pioneer! New enemies! The Sailor Scouts are back on the job! Bunny/Usagi and her friends would have enjoyed the peaceful rest since their last battle, but they have been studying for their high-school entrance exams! However, a new plot is forming and their new enemies plan to conquer the world by harnessing a mysterious power generated by pure hearts! Sailor Moon and the Scouts are in trouble, when mysterious warriors suddenly help them — who are they? And, what is this new power that Sailor Moon suddenly can use against stronger enemies? In Volume 2, the Evil Professor and Kaori Knight search for pure hearts to steal. When Mako-chan/Lita becomes a target, Sailor Uranus and Neptune seem to hesitate to save her— why?! And what is the real purpose of stealing pure hearts? These are uncut versions covering material changed or deleted for broadcast on U.S. television. Approximate running time Vol. 1: 90 minutes; Vol. 2: 70 minutes. (8682) VOL. 1: PURE HEARTS (71600)—VHS SRP: $14.98 VOL. 2: LOVE WAR! (71601)—VHS SRP: $14.98 TENCHI MUYO VOLUME 2: KAGATO ATTACKS VIDEO/DUBBED From Pioneer! Tenchi thinks surviving his houseguests is a challenge, but his real test is about to arrive! The evil Kagato wants the power of Tenchi's sword and is powerful enough to make Ryoko betray Tenchi! Tenchi leads the whole gang against Kagato's fortress in space, but if they're going to win, they're going to need help from unexpected places. Approximate running time: 75min. (8682/71477) VHS SRP: $14.98 TENCHI MUYO VOLUME 3: GROWING UP VIDEO/DUBBED From Pioneer! Now that Kagato's been defeated, Tenchi can finally settle into the everyday chaos of having five beautiful alien girls in his house. What secrets will we learn about Sasami and Washu? And how will Tenchi and his friends do against their greatest challenge since Kagato — the Baby! Approximate running time: 75min. (8682/71487) VHS SRP: $14.98 VIRTUA FIGHTER VOLUME 3 VIDEO/DUBBED From Anime Works! Virtua Fighter continues as Akira, Jacky, and Pai cross the United States in their search for the kidnapped Sarah. They must face off against Eva, a driven scientist who plans to build the perfect combat robot from the four hero's combat date. Unfortunately, Akira, Jacky, and Pai can't penetrate Eva's web of subterfuge, and are drawn further and further from Sarah's actual location. Only enigmatic Kage-Maru has the ability to rescue her from Eva's search facility. Whose side will he take? (6204/VFVD0202) VHS SRP: $24.95 VIRTUA FIGHTER VOLUME 4 VIDEO/DUBBED From Anime Works! Virtua Fighter delivers more martial marts action as Akira, Jacky, and Pai fight their way in to the Koenkan Casino. Inside, wrestlers fight to the death for the amusement of wealthy patrons. Akira ends up in the ring against Wolf Hawkfield, the most formidable fighter in the history of wrestling. However, if Akira wins, then her next opponent will be none other than Jacky. Who will walk away when two best friends are forced to fight each other? (6204/VFVS0203) VHS SRP: $24.95 ANIME ON DVD COMPLETE SHAMANIC PRINCESS DVD From U.S. Manga Corps! To retrieve the talisman stolen by her beloved, Tiara hunts the night, battling monsters with her awesome shamanic powers! Contains all six episodes! Bonus features include: meet the characters, about the artist, original Japanese trailers, interactive menus, chapter stops, in English and Japanese, English subtitles, art gallery, production and cast credits, character descriptions, scripts, and reviews. Approximate running time: 180min. (969/USMD2040) DVD SRP: $29.99 CREST OF THE STARS VOLUME 1 DVD From Bandai! Contains episodes #1-4. Jinto Lin is an ordinary human boy living an ordinary life until his home planet is invaded by a race known as the Abh. Now, due to his father's negotiations (or maybe betrayal is a better word), Jinto is now an Abh aristocrat and must be educated as one. He has yet to meet his first Abh, though. But that will change very shortly when he meets the lovely and capable Lafiel. (8682/10391) RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (Jun00) DVD SRP: $29.98 GUNDAM WING OPERATION 6 DVD From Bandai! Hearing of Treize's confinement, Oz soldiers, calling themselves the Treize Faction, enter the war against the Romefeller Foundation. Seeing the Gundam pilots as symbols of opposition, the Foundation begins a campaign to eliminate them! When Heero goes to Earth to gather information for his next battle, he is drawn into the battle between between the Romfeller Foundation and the pacifist Sanc Kingdom. Running Time: 125 minutes. (8682/10422) DVD SRP: $24.98 SAILOR VICTORY DVD From Anime Works! Five female high school friends reunite as the secret crime-fighting organization known as Sailor Victory! Commanding three giant ninja robots: Gion, Momoyama, and Sagano, they fight against evil in the virtual-future of Mikado City. (6204) DVD SRP: $24.95 SABER MARIONETTE J TV VOLUME 2 DVD From Bandai! In the all-male future society of Japoness, the only females are emotionless, high-performance androids called "marionettes." But when a young boy named Otaru accidentally awakens the emotions of a marionette named Lime, he quickly discovers that Lime is very different from other marionettes! And when he accidentally awakens another marionette named Cherry, the love triangle comedy between Otaru and his marionettes begins to unfold! This double-DVD set features nine complete episodes — over five hours of comic sci-fi mayhem with both English and Japanese dialog tracks. Approximate running time: 87min. (8682/10444) DVD SRP: $44.98 SPRITE: BETWEEN TWO WORLDS DVD From U.S. Manga Corps! Lately, shy Manami has been flirting outrageously and sparking vicious catfights! Afterwards, she remembers nothing. Can it be that another personality seethes beneath her own — a wild woman who'll do anything to find trouble? Bonus features include: meet the cast, interactive menus, chapter stops, sneak peaks, in English and Japanese, English subtitles, art gallery, reviews, and cast and production credits. Approximate running time: 80min. (969/USMD2039) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD SRP: $29.99 STAR BLAZERS: QUEST FOR ISCANDAR PART 1 & 2 DVDS Relentless planet bombing from outerspace forces Earth's survivors to live underground — if they want to live at all. When the deadly radiation starts penetrating their subterranean cities, the space cruiser Argo is launched on a 148,000 light year quest for the planet Iscandar. The legendary ship's mission is to return with technology that will neutralize the contamination. An elite force of Star Blazers has only one year to do it. During this intergalactic race against time, they engage in spectacular space battles with Gamilon fleets from another galaxy, now based on Pluto. In addition to the overwhelming odds and superior destructive power of the invaders, the Argo's other enemy is deep space itself. In this classic adventure, the ship's doctor is able to keep the captain alive, although he grows weak from radiation poisoning. The Star Blazers discover that one of their force is a cyborg. They are also surprised to learn that their robot has a sense of humor. Two friends resolve a bitter feud. One falls in love. And the biggest surprise is sprung when the surviving crewmembers see who greets them when they get to Iscandar. (482) PART 1—DVD SRP: $29.95 PART 2—DVD SRP: $29.95 TENCHI UNIVERSE COLLECTION: SPACE 3 DVD From Pioneer! Mysteries and surprises! To get money for repairs to their space ship, the girls all compete in a swimsuit competition, but no one expects the shocking swimsuit on the surprise competitor! Later, Mihoshi's blundering results in chaos at a Jurai checkpoint that leads to the even more shocking revelation of Katsuhiko's past, and the resurrection of the sleeping Jurai guardians of legend! Approximate running time: 75min. (8682/10467) DVD SRP: $29.98 UROTSUKIDOJI: HELL ON EARTH BOX SET DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (969/A18D2037) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set SRP: $99.99 UROTSUKIDOJI IV: INFERNO ROAD DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (969/A18D2036) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL DVD SRP: $29.99 ANIMATION AARDMAN ANIMATIONS CREATURE COMFORTS DVD Creature Comforts is an amazing collection of clay animation shorts. Clay animation animals comment on life at the zoological gardens in "Creature Comforts," winner of the 1990 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. Then "Meet Wat's Pig," the 1996 Oscar-nominated tale of knights and daze involving two brothers – one raised in royal splendor, and the other by a kindly pig. In the darkly hilarious "Not Without My Handbag," a dear deceased Auntie makes the ultimate fashion statement – she won't stay in Hell without a proper handbag. And lastly, there's the story of "Adam," – 1992 Oscar-nominee of Best Animated Short Film – a whimsical in the beginning tale about a little clay and a lot of imagination. Approximate running time: 32min. (7976/ID0106CUDVD) DVD SRP: $9.99 INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES OF WALLACE & GROMIT VIDEO If you're not familiar with Wallace and Gromit, they're the Oscar-winning duo from the creators of Dreamworks' blockbuster hit, Chicken Run! So, don't miss this chance to get these three irresistible films — A Grand Day, The Wrong Trousers, and A Close Shave! Approximate running time: 85min. (8281/E1505) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VHS SRP: $19.98 SHADOWRAIDERS VOLUME 1 VIDEO/DUBBED & DVD From ADV Films! An evil empire encroaches on yet another solar system. And when the Beast Drones close in on a warring group of planets, their next victory seems assured. But the sole survivor of their last attack has beaten the Beast's arrival to the new worlds. And though the cybernetic citizen Tekla sought to warn the rulers and kings of these imperiled planets, she is only able to reach a young miner, Graveheart of the Rock Clan. Now, Graveheart must rise from the ranks of everyman to become a defender, diplomat, and hero — and bring the warring worlds of Ice, Rock, Bone, and Fire together to fight the dreaded Beast! Approximate running time: 90min. (76) DUBBED (VHSR001)—VHS SRP: $14.98 DVD (DSR001) SRP: $24.98 ASIAN ACTION THEATER OFFERED AGAIN BUTTERFLY SWORD SUBTITLED VIDEO & DVD From Tai Seng! Action stars Michelle Yeoh and Donnie Yen are featured in this 1993 swordfighting tale, along with Joey Wang as Butterfly. Along with Tony Leung, the foursome all parry and thrust their way through a deliriously paced yarn. Approximate running time: 86min. O/A VHS (28953) SRP: $19.98 DVD (28954) SRP: $29.98 DRAGON LORD SUBTITLED VIDEO & DVD From Tai Seng! Dragon Lord is a martial-arts comedy starring a young, but self-assured Jackie Chan. This film marks a step forward in Jackie's growing maturity as a director. Directed by Jackie Chan. Approximate running time: 93min. (7816) O/A VHS (02013) SRP: $19.98 DVD (02014) SRP: $29.98 JOHN WOO'S HAND OF DEATH SUBTITLED VIDEO & DVD From Tai Seng! Woo's only film with Jackie Chan (1976) also stars Sammo Hung, who staged the fight sequences. Jackie's a long-haired kid helping Buddhist monks rebel against an evil Manchu commander controlling China through fear and oppression. Approximate running time: 95min. (7816) O/A VHS (03303) SRP: $19.98 DVD (03304) SRP: $29.98 ************************ MISA THE DARK ANGEL DVD From Tokyo Shock! Misa Kuroi is a wandering soul. Wherever Misa goes, evil follows. When a young girl is found almost completely burned, her dying words are "Misa Kuroi!" To investigate this mysterious incident, Misa transfers to the prestigious Saint Salem School for Girls. In her quest for the truth, Misa joins the Drama Club, whose summer session is just starting. But not even Misa can foresee the horrors that await the group of young students at the haunted house where they'll be staying for the summer. Let the body count begin! (6204) MATURE AUDIENCES DVD SRP: $29.95 SUSPECT VIDEOS & DVD From Tai Seng! Out of jail after serving 12 years for murder, ex-assassin Don (Louis Koo) is asked to kill a presidential frontrunner by his buddies Max (Julian Cheung) and Chan Hung (Ray Lui). When Don refuses the job, he is made the obvious suspect after the candidate is assassinated. Now, Don is being hunted by both the police and his two friends, who may or may not have masterminded the murder themselves. Directed by Hong Kong Director Ringo Lam (City on Fire, Maximum Risk, Full Contact), The Suspect is both a tense political thriller and an action spectacle. Filled with Lam's trademark violent shootouts, astonishing car chases, and gritty meditations on the dark side of human nature, The Suspect is the one to catch! (7816) MATURE AUDIENCES DUBBED (67883)—VHS SRP: $19.98 SUBTITLED (69493)—VHS SRP: $19.98 DVD (67884) SRP: $29.98 ZERO WOMAN: DANGEROUS GAME VIDEO/SUBTITLED From Asia Pulp Cinema! Terror stalks the streets of Tokyo, slaughtering nameless victims for the medical black market. Rei must take down this brutal criminal, but her only lead is the mistress of a notorious crime boss. Will she seduce Rei into a deadly trap? Approximate running time: 79min. (969/APC1968) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS, FC SRP: $29.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON ONE DVD If you got a late start on the Buffy craze (or if you're a Buffy fan), this is the set for you! Here's the entire first season of Buffy, 12 complete episodes on three DVDs! Relive the freshman adventures of Buffy, Angel, and the rest of the Sunnydale gang. DVD special features include interviews with creator Joss Whedon and David Boreanaz, commentary by Joss Whedon, TV trailers, web-links, photo gallery & cast bios, and the original pilot script. (749) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD SRP: $59.98 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER WAVE 3 TRIPLE-PACK VIDEO Catch up on the adventures of Buffy and the "Scooby Gang" with this latest video triple-pack featuring six episodes from Season 3: Bad Girls/Consequences, Enemies/Earshot, and Graduation Day Parts 1 & 2. (749) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VHS SRP: $39.98 CLASSIC FILM & TELEVISION AVENGERS: BEST OF THE ORIGINAL SERIES COLLECTION VIDEO & DVD The inimitable John Steed himself — Patrick Macnee — selects his very favorite episodes of the original British television cult classic — The Avengers. All three glamorous and resourceful Avengers leading ladies — Honor Blackman, Linda Thorsen, and the one-and-only Dame Dianna Rigg — are featured at their very best, representing the very essence of the show's enduring appeal. Each of the six episodes included in this collector's set includes a brand-new introduction and commentary by Patrick Macnee, wherein he discusses behind-the-scene tidbits and his fondest memories of working with the brilliant and capable women who made the show a perennial cult favorite. Approximate running time: 330min. (7279) VHS (AAE17696)—Collection (x3), FC SRP: $29.95 DVD (AAE70103)—Collection (x2), FC SRP: $39.95 BLADE RUNNER SPECIAL EDITION LIMITED SIGNED EDITION SET DVD This set contains the following: the Blade Runner DVD; one-sheet movie poster; lobby card set (x8); Senitype — image from movie and 35-mm film frame; and an original shooting draft — perfect-bound script that is hand-signed by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples, and is limited to only 500, with an original letter by the writers on the back of the script. (4460) DVD Set SRP: $200.00 FANTASTIC CULT SCI-FI TV FLASHBACK FESTIVAL VIDEO Contains "1960s Cult TV Previews" showcasing the best of 1960's science fiction, adventure, spy, super-hero, and fantasy television. Forty-eight great promo trailers originally used by NBC, ABC, CBS, and local stations. Not seen in three decades! Also contains "Trekkies — The First Generation." This is a collection of rare 1970's interviews, news, and feature segments focusing on the fans and the stars! See N.Y.C. and L.A. Star Trek cons, William Shatner with Geraldo Rivera, the "get-a-life" fan first in line to see the original Trek movie, and more! (4341) VHS SRP: $19.95 SUPERARGO BATTLES THE FACELESS GIANTS VIDEO Shot in Italy at the height of the 1960's super-hero craze, this film features elements of both American super-heroes and Mexican wrestling movies! Superargo (Ken Wood) has to stop the evil Prof. Wendland (Guy Madison) and his army of robot "faceless giants!" Aided by mystic-sidekick Pao-Ki (Tom Blanco), Superargo wages battles against crime and villainy! Full of "camp" elements, gadgets, and girls! All the action-packed excitement you'd expect from a 1960s B-movie super-hero classic! Approximate running time: 85min. (4341) VHS SRP: $19.95 SPACE: 1999 SET 1 VIDEO & DVD Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's 1970s sci-fi adventure series, Space: 1999 (starring Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, and Barry Morse) is finally available again on home video! When Earth's moon is blasted out of orbit by a spectacular series of nuclear explosions, the 311 men and women on Moonbase Alpha embark on the greatest adventure of their lives. In each episode, they must fight to survive amid bizarre life forms, undreamed-of civilizations, hostile environments and mystic phenomena. Available as a three-cassette VHS set (run-time: 156 minutes), or 2-disc DVD set (run-time: 312 minutes). VHS Set 1 includes one episode per tape — "Breakaway," "Matter of Life and Death," and "Black Sun." DVD Set 1 features on Disk 1: Episodes 1-3 (same as VHS Set 1); on Disk 2: Episodes 4-6 — "Ring Around the Moon," "Earthbound," and "Another Time, Another Place." Plus the following DVD features: Original Broadcast Trailers; Photo Gallery; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection. (7279) VHS (AAE17973)—Collection (x3), FC SRP: $29.95 DVD (AAE70148)—Collection (x2), FC SRP: $39.95 SPACE: 1999 SET 2 VIDEO & DVD Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's epic sci-fi saga continues in Set 2, available as a three-cassette VHS set (run-time: 156 minutes), or 2-disc DVD set (run-time: 312 minutes). VHS Set 2 includes Episodes 4-6 (one episode per tape) — "Ring Around the Moon," "Earthbound," and "Another Time, Another Place." "Breakaway," "Matter of Life and Death," and "Black Sun." DVD Set 2 features on Disk 1: Episodes 7-9 — "Missing Link," "Guardian of Piri," and "Force of Life"; on Disk 2: Episodes 10-12 — "Alpha Child," "The Last Sunset," and "Voyager's Return." Plus special DVD features. (7279) VHS (AAE17977)—Collection (x3), FC SRP: $29.95 DVD (AAE70151)—Collection (x2), FC SRP: $39.95 THUNDERBIRDS SET 1 VIDEO & DVD The classic action adventure series blasts back onto TV screens! A unique mix of daring adventure and dazzling effects, rendered in world-renowned producer Gerry Anderson's "Supermarionation" style of puppetry, Thunderbirds is a much sought- after cult TV classic finally available in special collector video and DVD boxed sets for the very first time! The Thunderbirds are the action arm of the world's most advanced trouble-shooting team, International Rescue — the super-secret organization founded by millionaire ex-astronaut Jeff Tracy and his sons. Available as a three-cassette VHS set (run-time: 156 minutes), or 2-disc DVD set (run-time: 312 minutes). VHS Set 1 includes one episode per tape — "Trapped In The Sky," "Pit of Peril," and "City of Fire." DVD Set 1 features on Disk 1: Episodes 1-3 (same as VHS Set 1); Disk 2: Episodes 4-6 — "Sunprobe," "The Uninvited," and "The Mighty Atom." Plus the following DVD features: Remastered in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround; 1965 Making of Thunderbirds Featurette; Original Broadcast Trailers; Photo Gallery; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection. (7279) VHS (AAE17990)—Collection (x3), FC SRP: $29.95 DVD (AAE70159)—Collection (x2), FC SRP: $39.95 THUNDERBIRDS SET 2 VIDEO & DVD Gerry Anderson's classic "Supermarionation" series continues in Set 2, available as a three-cassette VHS set (run-time: 156 minutes), or 2-disc DVD set (run-time: 312 minutes). VHS Set 2 includes Episodes 4-6 (one episode per tape) — "Sunprobe," "The Uninvited," and "The Mighty Atom." DVD Set 2 features on Disk 1: Episodes 7-9; Disk 2: Episodes 10-12. Plus special DVD features, including an all-new behind-the-scenes featurette.. (7279) VHS (AAE17994)—Collection (x3), FC SRP: $29.95 DVD (AAE70162)—Collection (x2), FC SRP: $39.95 DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO: EDGE OF DESTRUCTION & PILOT EPISODE VIDEO The Doctor and his companions descend into a nightmare of paranoia as, bit by bit, the TARDIS begins to break down around them. Also includes the first Doctor Who program ever recorded and clips from the lost episodes not seen since the 60s! Contains two videocassettes. Approximate running time: 138min. (8281/E1497) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VHS (x2) SRP: $29.98 DOCTOR WHO: CURSE OF FATAL DEATH VIDEO "Ninth Doctor" Rowan Atkinson and an all-star cast merrily romp through the 1999 U.K. Comic Relief sketch that became an overnight classic. Starring Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean), Jonathan Pryce (Tomorrow Never Dies), Julia Sawalha (Absolutely Fabulous), Joanna Lumley (Absolutely Fabulous), Richard E. Grant (Spice World), Hugh Grant (Notting Hill), and Jim Broadbent (Topsy Turvey). Also includes a behind-the-scenes documentary with star interviews, and bonus Doctor Who sketches from French and Saunders and Lenny Henry (Chef!) Approximate running time: 62min. (8281/E1496) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VHS SRP: $19.98 DOCTOR WHO: PLANET OF THE DALEKS VIDEO The doctor slips into a comma as the TARDIS lands on Spiridon, where far beneath the planet's surface lurks the largest force of Daleks ever assembled. Includes the complete, restored six-part adventure and the rarely broadcast black-and-white Episode 3! Contains two videocassettes. Approximate running time: 140min. (8281/E1495) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. VHS (x2) SRP: $29.98 DOCTOR WHO: REVELATION OF THE DALEKS VIDEO The Doctor and Peri arrive on Necros to attend the funeral of an old friend of the Doctor who has recently died. However, Tranquil Rose is not all it seems and an attempt is made on the Doctor's life. Soon the Doctor comes face-t-face with the Great Healer, only to discover that it is none other than Davros, the creator of the Daleks, intent on rebuilding the Dalek race decimated by the Movellans. Approximate running time: 90min. (8281/E1527) VHS SRP: $19.98 FARSCAPE FARSCAPE VOLUME 1 VIDEO & DVD From ADV Films – the hit show from the Sci-Fi Channel! "Premiere" – When is experimental spacecraft is thrust through a wormhole, astronaut John Crichton finds himself transported to a strange, alien galaxy light years from Earth, and directly into an interstellar battle! On the run from a totalitarian regime, the "Peacekeepers," Crichton's only hope of survival is a band of escaped prisoners – a renegade Peacekeeper soldier, a raging Luxan warrior, an anarchist priestess, and a deposed despot – all aboard a living starship the fugitives have used for their escape! "I, E.T." – After detecting a homing beacon, the crew is forced to crash Moya onto an Earth-like planet where extraterrestrial life is virtually unknown! While Zhaan and Rygel try to free Moya from the painful device, Crichton, Aeryn, and D'Argo must brave a hostile, frightened society to save their dying ship – and Crichton discovers just how alien he is in this new universe. Approximate running time: 100 min. (76) VHS (VFS001) SRP: $14.98 DVD (DFS001) SRP: $24.98 FARSCAPE COLLECTION 1 VIDEO SET From ADV Films – the hit show from the Sci-Fi Channel! Join John Crichton and the Moya crew as they adventure through space. Set includes: "Premiere," "I, E.T.," "Exodus from Genesis," "Throne for a Loss," "Back and Back and Back to the Future," and "Thank God It's Friday, Again." Approximate running time: 300 min. (76/VFS001C) Set (x3) SRP: $39.98 KAIJU DRAGON BLUE VIDEO/SUBTITLED From Rubbersuit Pictures! When a beautiful young spiritualist arrives on a remote island paradise, she discovers more than just a new form of life. The horrifying truth about her own past and an ancient legend is unleashed as young women across the island suddenly begin disappearing, victims of a nightmarish creature that cannot possible exist. Joining forces with a local detective, she must surrender her body to an entity as old as time itself in order to defeat the ultimate in biological horror. Sex and death lurk beneath the waves in Dragon Blue! Suitable for ages 17 and up. Approximate running time: 80min. (76/ALA015S) MATURE AUDIENCES VHS SRP: $14.98 PULGASARI VIDEO/SUBTITLED From Rubbersuit Pictures! When oppressed peasants unleash a metal-eating demon in hopes of fending off an invading army, their would-be savior becomes a nightmarish monster! Soon the entire countryside is laid waste as the towering behemoth does what giants monsters always do when visiting South Asia. Sweeping epic vista and spectacular special effects produced by members of the Godzilla team highlight this monstrous tale of feudal savagery and revenge. Banned for over a decade by the government of North Korea, Pulgasari has finally arrived on home video! Approximate running time: 80min. (76/ALA013S) (CAUT: 4) VHS SRP: $14.98 WRESTLING FMW VOLUME 3: CRASH 'N' BURN DUBBED VIDEOS & DVD Get ready because the heat is on! Experience wrestling at its hottest, hardest, and most brutal. Be prepared because if you don't keep your mind on the game, you will crash hard. The action is all over the place — in the ring and all over the aisles! Feel the burn as Matsunaga takes on the vicious Mr. Pogo in a fire and barbed-wired death match. Feel the pain down your spine when Super Leather revs up his chainsaw on Tanaka. And, stand clear when Hayabusa takes on his biggest rival, Mike "Gladiator" Awesome. Available in Censored (VHS), Uncensored (VHS), and DVD versions. (6228) The Uncensored version is RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (Jun00) MATURE AUDIENCES CENSORED—VHS SRP: $19.99 UNCENSORED—VHS SRP: $19.99 DVD SRP: $24.99 FMW VOLUME 4: TOTAL CARNAGE DUBBED VIDEOS & DVD It's really gonna hit the fan when anger erupts and grudges are settled. It's all about the quest for victory and nobody will stand in the way! Who will be left standing in the heat of battle? It's gonna take more than a dentist to fix Matsunaga when the psychopathic Super Leather breaks out the iron toothbrush. Egos are bruised and hell is raised as Ricky Fuji teams up with Ooya to take on Fujiwara and Ideda. Watch the sparks fly when Megumi Kudo teams up with her archrival Shark Tsuchiya in a tag team match that will leave you blazin'. And it's the ultimate grudge match when Hayabusa takes on Mike "Gladiator" Awesome in the "Grand Slam Title Match." Available in Censored (VHS), Uncensored (VHS), and DVD versions. (6228) The Uncensored version is RES. from Previews Vol. X #6 (Jun00) MATURE AUDIENCES CENSORED—VHS SRP: $19.99 UNCENSORED—VHS SRP: $19.99 DVD SRP: $24.99 AUDIO FARSCAPE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD From The Jim Henson Company (creators of The Muppets) comes this highly acclaimed science-fiction series now going into its third year on the Sci-Fi Channel. The soundtrack contains over 70 minutes of music from the first two seasons by the group SubVision and composer Guy Gross. Approximate running time: 70min. (913/452) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. CD SRP: $12.98 RESIDENT EVIL ORCHESTRA ALBUM CD The Resident Evil series has been released on almost every different platform including PCs and has sold more than 10 million copies and is still selling like hotcakes! This album was put together by Capcom and was performed and recorded by New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra. The best songs were selected from each of the titles in the series ranging from Resident Evil to Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. CD features 11 tracks. Approximate running time: 45min. (8644/MCM101052) CD SRP: $15.97 STREETS OF RAGE 2 ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD The Streets of Rage series (1,2, and 3) had been released in the U.S back in 1990. This series became one of the best selling side scrolling action games for the Sega Genesis. The Streets of Rage series has sold more than one million copies in the world to date. Yuzo Koshiro, the composer, is still a top video game composer in Japan. In addition to the Streets of Rage series, Yuzo has written compositions for Actraizer (SNES), Wonder Island (SNES), Y's series, and many more. His work consists of mainly techno brand beats composed and has held on tight to the test of time. Even though his compositions were written nearly 10 years ago, they still hold the sound of today's techno scene. CD feature 20 tracks. Approximate running time: 55 min. (8644/MCM10162) CD SRP: $15.97 TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT SOUNDTRACK CD Thanks to this exciting new soundtrack, you can enjoy the rush of playing Tekken Tag Tournament even when away from your beloved PlayStation 2 module! The talent and craft of the Namco Sound Team captures both the excitement of Tekken Tag's fight sequences and the diversity of its wide range of characters. The 33 tracks featured on this CD-only release have an edgy yet lush electronic vibe. From hard-edged techno to ethereal electronics to driving disco, the variety of music on "Direct Audio" delivers! (6228/TPCD0203) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. CD $16.98 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS COMIC IMAGES Central Park Media ANIME PIN-UP BEAUTIES: EAST AREA T-SHIRT A 100% cotton white tee that showcases the pretty picture faces of East Area anime beauties. These are the girls that you want to bring home to mother. (59/10205) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 Chaos! Comics LADY DEATH T-SHIRT This black 100% cotton tee features promo art of the upcoming Love Bites Lady Death series. Here the white-skinned diva gives us a longing seductive profile. Beautiful as she is deadly! (59/10206) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 Dark Horse ALIENS T-SHIRT Face to face on this 100% cotton black T-shirt, the ugliest extraterrestrial critters exchange casserole recipes and gossip. Would you like to join their sewing circle? Wear this shirt to show that you feel their pain! (59/10201) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 SQ Productions LADY HAWK T-SHIRT A green 100% cotton T-shirt that depicts an eye-patch mistress who commands one of the most regal sky creatures to grace this planet. The beautiful Lady Hawk poses with her feathered friend, courtesy of the talent from master painter, Pelaez. (59/10203) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 PLEASURE CHEST T-SHIRT A gray 100% cotton tee that makes many married men wonder why they took "the long walk." Here is sensual art by the renowned Arantza, which makes all guys want to volunteer for the Navy, pronto! (59/10204) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 Tony Millionaire MAAKIES T-SHIRT Yaaah! Homicidal tendencies rendered by the wild and wacky Tony Millionaire! Such madness in his comic strip art is now captured on a white 100% cotton T-shirt! (59/10202) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $20.95 GRAPHITTI DESIGNS FRANK MILLER: DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES VOL. I LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK by Frank Miller, Roger McKenzie and Klaus Janson It all began over twenty years ago and is collected in hardcover form for the first-time in the Frank Miller: Daredevil Visionaries Volume I Limited-Edition Book. Written by Roger McKenzie and Miller, Visionaries is the first of three volumes collecting and documenting the transformation of the Daredevil persona by Miller. Volume I collects DD #158-167 (minus #162), which includes Miller's very first DD story. Limited to only 2500 copies, this book features a sequentially numbered signature page with new art by Miller, as well as Smyth-sewn binding, full-color dustjacket, illustrated endpages and all of the features you've come to expect from a Graphitti Designs hardcover book. Though not signed by Miller, this deluxe hardcover collection will be produced as a limited edition with quantities limited and subject to allocation. The definitive edition of the Miller Daredevil material is now available. Order yours today!! HC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $69.95 SPY VS SPY T-SHIRT The world continues to go "Mad" on the new Spy vs. Spy T-shirt. Features the classic spies screenprinted in black on a white 100% cotton shirt. The eternal battle continues!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WONDER WOMAN LOGO T-SHIRT WONDER WOMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT WONDER WOMAN I T-SHIRT The women are put on a special pedestal this month with the new Wonder Woman Logo Womens Shirt. Features a tastefully full-color screenprint of the classic logo on a white, crop-top 100% cotton womens shirt. Very classy and very feminine! Also offered again this month are the Wonder Woman Symbol T-shirt that features the stylized "WW" screenprinted in yellow on a black 100% cotton shirt and the Wonder Woman I T-shirt that features the art of John Byrne screenprinted in full-color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Wonder Woman is here!! X-S (Women's Top) $17.95 S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 DEATH I LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT DEATH I T-SHIRT Extremely popular in short-sleeve form over the years, the Death I Long-Sleeve Shirt is now available. Features the cool Chris Bachalo art screenprinted in white on a black 100% cotton, long-sleeve shirt. The short-sleeve version is also still available. Death double-header!! S-XL (long-sleeve) $23.95 XXL (long-sleeve) $26.95 S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 THE COFFIN T-SHIRT One of Oni Press' coolest comics receives special attention this month with release of the new Coffin T-shirt. Features the art of Mike Huddleston screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Check out both the new shirt and comic. Very cool!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 PUNISHER LOGO T-SHIRT O/A PUNISHER I T-SHIRT Wear the calling card of the man himself on the new Punisher Logo T-shirt. Features the classic logo screenprinted in color on a dark grey 100% heavyweight cotton shirt. Also still available if the Punisher I T-shirt that features the art of Steve Dillon screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton shirt. The Punisher's adventures continue!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 PUNISHER II T-SHIRT The cover to issue #1 of the new Punisher series takes on a new life on the Punisher II T-shirt. Features the art of Tim Bradstreet screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The Punisher at his best! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE SPLIT T-SHIRT Everyone's favorite mutant show his best sides on the new Wolverine Split T-shirt. Features the art of John Byrne screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% color shirt. Whether is shadow or full light, this is one cat you do not mess with!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 CLASSIC SPIDER-MAN T-SHIRT The essence of the web-slinger is captured on the new Classic Spider-Man T-shirt. Features the art of Steve Ditko screenprinted in full-color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Spidey is coming at you with full Ditko attitude. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 X-MEN LOGO LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT X-MEN LOGO T-SHIRT Get hot this winter with the new X-Men Logo Long-Sleeve T-shirt. Features the famous "X" logo screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton long-sleeve shirt. Available in short-sleeve also. S-XL (long-sleeve) $23.95 XXL (long-sleeve) $26.95 S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 • T-SHIRTS FROM GIANT MANUFACTURING • RESERVOIR DOGS T-SHIRT FRANKENSTEIN " FRANKENGLOW" T-SHIRT TOLTEC: "TOLTEC U" T-SHIRT Movies, monsters & Toltecs take center stage from Giant this month . All designs are screenprinted in color on heavyweight 100% cotton shirts. L-XL $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BARRY WEEN T-SHIRT Judd Winick creations make their T-shirt debut screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Barry and Judd have arrived!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A RED STACY T-SHIRT Alex Horley's art comes alive screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Nice sword!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SUPERGIRL SYMBOL WOMEN'S SHIRT Features a tastefully full-color screenprint of the classic "S" symbol on a white, crop-top 100% cotton womens shirt. Very hot and very feminine! X-S (Women's Top) $17.95 O/A BATMAN LOGO T-SHIRT Features the classic Batman logo from the decades of comic covers, screenprinted in color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. A guaranteed hit!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A JOKER & HARLEY QUINN T-SHIRT Features the art of Alex Ross screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. No joke here!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A DAILY PLANET "STAFF" T-SHIRT Features a multi-color Planet logo imprinted on the front left chest with "STAFF" printed with authority on the back of this dark grey 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. S-XL $20.95 XXL $23.95 O/A DAREDEVIL IV T-SHIRT Features vintage Frank Miller artwork screenprinted in full color on a denim blue 100% cotton shirt. The ever-vigilant Daredevil has returned!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A WOLVERINE IV T-SHIRT The art of Frank Miller springs to life screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Wolverine is here and he's ready for action! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN: INFERNO T-SHIRT The art of John Byrne is all ablaze screenprinted in color on a 100% cotton, navy blue shirt. Hot stuff!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SUPER-SIP SYMBOL T-SHIRT O/A SUPER-SIP SYMBOL CLOISONNE PIN The SIP Symbol shirt features this heroic design screenprinted in color on a royal blue 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. The SIP pin measures roughly 7/8"and comes complete with clutch-back attachment fixture on back. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 Cloisonne Pin $6.95 ************************* APPAREL SECTION ANGEL ANGEL T-SHIRTS The streets of L.A. haven't been the same since Angel came to town. Now, you can own these great 100% cotton shirts featuring everyone's favorite prime-time vampire detective. Choose from the cool duo of Angel and Cordellia together, or opt for the beautiful Cordellia by herself. Both are featured on black T-shirts. (609) (CAUT: 4) ANGEL & CORDELLIA—L-XL $19.95 CORDELLIA—L-XL $19.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER LIMITED EDITION WATCH This limited edition watch is inspired by the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, featuring a silver bracelet watch with the trademark Buffy "B," and a shiny silver decorative border. A translucent purple jewel box with the Buffy logo on the underside of the base completes the upscale look of this limited edition piece. (427/LI1697) (CAUT: 4) Watch $90.00 CROW 1994 CROW LOGO KNIT CAP Get ready for the brisk winds of fall, and the cold chill of winter with this black knit cap that features the original 1994 logo of the Crow stitched on the front. Look cool by keeping warm. (350) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CROW TOUR T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! James O'Barr's work on the Crow has never looked so crisp and chilling as it does on this black-and- white design of — who else — the Crow! Screenprinted on a black tee, the Crow's face eerily peers at passersby, staring them down if problems occur! Also available in a one-size-fits-all baby-doll T-shirt. All shirts come with a very limited edition 4" x 6" The Crow art sticker only available through Previews! (350) (CAUT: 4) REG.—L-XL $23.95 BABY-DOLL $19.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE JAMES O'BARR BLUE MONKEY GRAPHIC T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! James O'Barr has outdone himself this time! Once you take a look at this detailed Crow shirt, there is no turning back. You just have to have it! A meticulous sketch of the Crow is featured in striking black and white on a black T- shirt. Also available in a one-size-fits-all baby-doll T-shirt. All shirts come with a very limited edition 4" x 6" The Crow art sticker only available through Previews! (350) (CAUT: 4) REG.—L-XL $17.95 BABY-DOLL $19.95 DC SUPER-HEROES SUPERMAN LAVA T-SHIRT Superman is a fireball of energy, and so is his symbol on this black T-shirt. Taking a new spin in the classic Superman "S," this shirt features the "S" symbol highlighted with lava-like fireworks! A stupendous sight to behold! (7294/SM-172) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SUPERMAN LEOPARD APPLIQUÉ BABY-DOLL T-SHIRT Taking yet another creative spin on the classic Superman "S" symbol is this Leopard Appliqué Baby-Tee! With faux fur appliqué, this black Superman T-shirt purrrrs originality! Sharpen and show how off your super-claws with this impressive T- shirt! (7294/SM-161) (CAUT: 4) Baby-Doll T-shirt $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z BANDANNAS Practice your fighting in style, and keep your hair out of your eyes with these awesome Dragonball Z bandanas. Full of action, color, and character these bandanas make a great addition to your Dragonball Z collection! Available in four different styles! (6031) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Bandannas SRP: $4.50Ea. DRAGONBALL Z BURN T-SHIRT Burn, baby, burn with this outstanding fire-red T-shirt that features silver images of your favorite Dragonball Z characters. These hotter-than-hell, muscled bad boys are set off with flames in the background, and Japanese lettering below them. Feel the burn… (7296/DB356I1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. L-XL $16.95 FARSCAPE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE FARSCAPE "CAST WITH SCORPIUS" T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Strut in this exclusive Farscape cast T-shirt unlike any other! That's right — you'll proudly wear this brand-new Farscape black tee enriched with blue-and-sepia-toned characters including astronaut John Crichton, Officer Aeryn Sun, Zhaan, Chiana, Scorpius, Rygel, and Pilot emblazoned across the front! An exclusive well worth waiting for. (870/FS-T8) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.00 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE FARSCAPE OVAL LOGO BLACK RETRO JACKET A Previews Exclusive! You do not have to be a Farscape enthusiast to appreciate the fine quality and unique silver zipper and metal clasp accents on this exclusive soft-brush black bull-twill retro jacket with the classy silver metal oval logo front appliqué! (870/FS-JKT3) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $170.00 GODZILLA GODZILLA & FRIENDS ORANGE T-SHIRT Stand out in a crown while the image on your T-shirt demolishes one! Godzilla — the infamous monstrous creature — is shown here in prime fighting position with all his friends on a bright orange tee. Long live the Lizard King — he can do anything! (6031/GZ5004) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 GODZILLA WITH JAPANESE CHARACTERS HAT The fame of Godzilla is known worldwide, but only the ones who know how to read Japanese will fully understand the coolness of this hat. This black hat features the Godzilla name in Japanese lettering on top of the renowned Godzilla logo! (6031/GZ3006) (CAUT: 4) Hat $17.95 GUNDAM GUNDAM GUN-SLINGER LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT The guys piloting the Gundams mean business. When they bad guys rear their ugly faces, you can bet your savings account that the fearless Gundam pilots are coming out of the brawl victorious! This gun slinger is not different. Featured on a long- sleeve black T-shirt is the intimating image of a gun-slinging Gundam in wild full color on the front of the shirt, and Gundam Wing text on the sleeve! (7296/GW115I4) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $22.95 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER BAD DOGGIE YOUTH T-SHIRT So, your dog chewed a hole through you favorite sweater. Big deal… you don't know what a bad doggie is until you see this "Bad Doggie." Enter the world of Harry Potter where mysteries and bad doggies are discovered. Fluffy, the vicious three- headed dog, is featured guarding the Sorcerer's Stone on this youth-sized black T-shirt. (6242/HPAR23B) (CAUT: 4) M-XL (Youth) $11.95 HARRY POTTER BIG TROUBLE YOUTH T-SHIRT You have got big trouble when you see a fire-breathing dragon panting down your neck! Harry Potter sees this image every other day! Celebrate the magic and wonder of this stupendous, colorful story with this stirring black T-shirt! (6242/HPBZ22B) (CAUT: 4) M-XL (Youth) $11.95 HARRY POTTER GREEN/PURPLE CALDRON T-SHIRT Harry Potter is a worldwide phenomenon! Explore worlds you never thought you would with this little wizard, as he stirs up trouble in this spooky black T-shirt. Harry Potter's world is anything but ordinary, and that goes the same for this spellbinding T-shirt. The image of Harry is on the front of the shirt, while the Harry Potter text is on the sleeve. (559/54-331-54) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.95 HARRY POTTER GRYFFINDER SHIELD YOUTH T-SHIRT "Shield" yourself against any evil magic with this cool royal blue T-shirt that features the Gryffinder shield in full color on the front, and a lion design on the bottom of the back. No Harry Potter collector should be without this classy shirt. (6242/HPBG22U) (CAUT: 4) M-XL (Youth) $11.95 HARRY POTTER HOGWART'S SHIELD T-SHIRT Hogwarts is no ordinary school. It is a special school for gifted wizards. And, it also has a very special student we all know and love — young Harry Potter. Sceenprinted on a black T-shirt, wear your Hogwart's shield with pride, and show some school spirit — even if it really isn't your school! Don't you wish it were, though?! (559/54-301-44) (CAUT: 4) M-XL $16.95 HARRY POTTER SLYTHERIN SHIELD YOUTH T-SHIRT For all that clamor to the dark side of life here is the Slytherin shield featured on an ash T-shirt! This snake's head on a shield adorns the front. And, on the bottom of the back of the shirt, lies a snake design. (6242/HPBM23A) (CAUT: 4) M-XL (Youth) $11.95 HARRY POTTER GRYFFINDOR SHIELD YOUTH HAT Sport your Gryffindor-style for the entire world to see on this black hat. On the front of the hat you'll find the Gryffindor shield, and on the back is a Harry Potter logo! (4515/55104) (CAUT: 4) Hat $13.99 HARRY POTTER LOGO YOUTH HAT Harry Potter now seems like a household name! Well, with good reason. His story is enchanting and his boyish charm is compelling! Show your love for the little spell-caster with these logo hats. On the front of all the hats is a Harry Potter logo. On the back of the Blue hat is a Ravenclaw shield embroidered patch, on the Green hat is a Slytherin shield embroidered patch, and on the Red hat is a Gryffindor shield embroidered patch. (4515/HP6027RPMS350) BLUE—Hat $13.99 GREEN—Hat $13.99 RED—Hat $13.99 HARRY POTTER SOCKS If you keep your feet warm, your body will follow. Why not keep them happy in these cute and colorful Harry Potter embroidered logo socks. Available in both boy and girl sizes, the girl's socks come in a blue color and a purple color, while the boy's socks come in a black color and a beige color. (6505) (CAUT: 4) GIRLS $5.00Ea.. BOYS $5.00Ea MARVEL SUPER-HEROES PUNISHER BUTTON-DOWN CLUB SHIRT The skull logo of the Punisher is known all over the world. When you see it, you know that not to mess with the person who is sporting it! This awesome blue button-down club shirt not only displays the Punisher's skull, but the daunting Punisher himself in prime gun-slinging action! (559/21-801-178) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $45.00 PUNISHER LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT This long-sleeved black T-shirt is the perfect piece of apparel to keep you warm this winter. It features the black-and-white logo of Punisher with text. (559/21-401-207) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 PUNISHER KNIT CAP Keep your thoughts toasty with this hot Punisher black cap that features the black-and-white logo of Punisher. (559/21-660- 222) (CAUT: 4) Cap $16.95 MOVIES & TV HE-MAN: MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE LOGO T-SHIRT He-Man, the cult hero of the 80s returns in this awesome logo T-shirt. Everyone will know that you have great taste in 80's nostalgia when you sport this black tee with the He-Man logo at your next social gathering. Long live the 80's cartoons! (559/37-301-31) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 HE-MAN VS. SKELETOR T-SHIRT This blue shirt displays the ultimate battle against good and evil — the heroic (and unbelievable buff) He-Man vs. the immoral Skeletor! Behind all this great action looms the Power of Greyskull. (559/37-301-19) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 RAT FINK RAT FINK CAR EATER T-SHIRT Mmmmm cars…. This rodent doesn't care what kind of car it is — he's crazy enough to sink his teeth into any automobile! The classic Rat Fink is here on a black T-shirt in prime car-eating action! (4019/BD021) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 ROBOTECH ROBOTECH "VERITECH GRAB" T-SHIRT Better be careful, this T-shirt design looks so realistic, it may reach out and grab you! Featured in vivid full color, the image is on the chest and back of the tee. This black T-shirt is the perfect thing for any Robotech fan who wants to flaunt his favorite show! (7296/RT103I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS HOMER BRAIN PROFILE T-SHIRT What goes on through the mind of Homer Simpson? Hint: Food, Sleep, beer, and more beer. This black T-shirt is for lovers of The Simpsons or just plain lovers of fun! (559/95-301-20) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPEED RACER SPEED RACER "GO, SPEED, GO!" T-SHIRT This just might be one of the coolest Speed Racer shirts yet! The simple Speed Racer logo, "Speed" is emblazoned on a navy T-shirt. The extra-cool part about this tee is that the image on the front (as well as on the sleeve) actually glows in the dark! Stand out in a crowd — day or night! (7296/SR112I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPEED RACER SPEED COLLAGE T-SHIRT The cars, the heroes, the thrills — they are all here to wear with pride on this action-packed navy T-shirt. The collage images of your favorite Speed Racers are on the front, and back of this tee. Look cool coming and going. (7296/SR113I1) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK EMBOSSED LOGO DENIM JACKET If it gets a little chilly on your next mission, grab your faithful Star Trek denim jacket and beam it up in style! Embossed Star Trek logo across the back tastefully accents this jacket to let all know you are right "on Trek." (870/ST-JKT31) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $117.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER METAL OVAL LOGO HAT Take your next voyage wearing this newest Star Trek hat featuring the Voyager logo across the front in a beautiful and classy metal pewter appliqué. Soft, black twill fabric and adjustable closure might just make it a permanent part of your body! (870/VGR-HAT2) (CAUT: 4) Hat $16.00 TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMER BUTTON-DOWN CLUB SHIRT Feeling a little nasty? If it's time to hit the club scene, here's the perfect shirt to do it with! This Transformers blue, button- down club shirt is all the rage due to its colorful design and wicked Decepticon image! Wear it up, all over town! (559/78-801- 135) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $45.00 TRANSFORMERS AUTOBOT LOGO KNIT CAP The Autobots are here for the good of Robotkind. Support the transforming heroes by wearing their symbol on the top of your head. This black knit cap is just the thing for not only sporting the cool 80s classic, but keeping yourself warm on the icy winter days. (559/78-660-13) (CAUT: 4) Cap $16.95 TRANSFORMERS DECEPTICON LOGO KNIT CAP If your feeling a little of your dark side creeping up, snatch up this cool Decepticon knit cap. The flip side to the benevolent Autobots, the Decepticons are nothing but nasty! Sport this hip black knit cap at your next winter event. (559/78-660-14) (CAUT: 4) Cap $16.95 MERCHANDISE SECTION TOYS BARBIE BARBIE & CURIOUS GEORGE DOLL Barbie doll is featured in a charming ensemble featuring illustrations from the Adventures of Curious George ad is accompanied by her very own Curious George plush monkey. Barbie doll wears a yellow-and-white gingham ensemble with white buttons and a charming white collar with red-and-white trim. Her sleeves feature cuffs that are also trimmed in red and white. On her skirt, there is a white panel in which illustrations of Curious George appear. The white panel is also trimmed in red and white. She also wears white tights and yellow-healed Mary Janes. Barbie doll wears red earrings and a red ring on her hand. Atop her beautiful long, brown hair is a yellow-and-white gingham hat with a white ribbon. The hat is reminiscent of the hat worn by the memorable character, "the man with the yellow hat." Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (744/28798) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $35.00 BARBIE PRINCESS OF THE FRENCH COURT DOLL Princess of the French Court Barbie Doll wears a purple dress with a purple and golden floral print front panel insert. Her cowl neck is adorned with golden braided trim and pulled together with a golden pendent. Her gown also features a golden braided waistband, matching her golden earrings and hand ring. Over her sleeves, sheer purple fabric flows down her gown. A majestic crown rests atop her long, blonde hair. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (744/28372) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $22.50 BARBIE PRINCESS OF THE INCAS DOLL Barbie doll as an Incan princess wears a navy blue dress, encircled at the base with a multi-colored pattern. The pattern was inspired by Incan artifacts and matches the multi-colored novelty woven fabric wrapped around her waist. As a princess, she wears extravagant golden adornments, including arm cuffs, an ornate necklace, strappy calf-high sandals, and atop her long, black hair, a crown inspired by artifacts of a Moon God. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (744/28373) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $22.50 BARBIE PRINCESS OF INDIA DOLL Barbie doll as an Indian Princess wears a pleated pink sari with golden accents that wraps around her body and over her head. Under the sari, her pink top has three-quarter length sleeves and golden trim at the neck. As royalty, she is adorned in golden jewelry, including an ornate choker, triangular earrings and a tikka, which splits the center-part of her long hair, and forms a pendant above the traditional bindi on her forehead. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (744/28374) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $22.50 DISNEY PRINCESS DOLLS Choose from: Cinderella is ready to attend the ball in her blue gown and upswept hairstyle, Snow White wears her familiar blue and yellow dress with puffed sleeves, Sleeping Beauty has been awakened from the spell in a pink gown and golden crown, Belle wears her blue dress and white apron from the classic Beauty and the Beast, and Jasmine is dressed in two-piece iridescent aqua ensemble with golden genie shoe. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (744/29174) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. No guarantee on doll mix in assortments. Dolls SRP: $15.99Ea. ELVIS EAGLE JUMPSUIT DOLL Elvis Eagle Jumpsuit doll is an authentic re-creation of the "Eagle Jumpsuit" costume. He wears a white jumpsuit with flared legs, decorated with eagle motifs. Additional accessories include white boots and a belt with eagle-buckle. Additional features include authentic Elvis Presley sculpting revised molded hair and sideburns, poseable Ken doll body, and blue eyes. Also includes a doll stand and a collector edition Certificate of Authenticity in a polybag. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (744/28570) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $35.00. COMIC BOOK HEROES MARVEL HISTORY: THE DARK SIDE FIGURES A Previews Exclusive! Take a walk on Marvel's Dark Side with this all-new series of action figures, made up of newly-cast and "farmed" pieces! Marvel Comics has always had a thing for monsters and the weird, and this series serves up a quartet of supernatural thrillers to add to your collection! This series may include: Man-Thing (with owl & badger), Vermin (Spidey's rat- like nemesis), Astral-Form Dr. Strange (the good Doctor gets ghostie with it), and the Dread Dormamu! All four figures come packaged on "Dark Side" blister cards. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (49/47800) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. X-MEN: EVOLUTION 6-INCH SERIES 2 More X-Men figures from the hit animated series, featuring the X-Men as teenaged students at Xavier's Academy! This series may include: Ninja Logan, Storm, Spyke, Juggernaut, and Blob. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (49/47587) (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 5-INCH FIGURES Classic depictions of your favorite X-Men characters, as seen in the hit comics! This series may include: Wolverine, Archangel, Nightcrawler, Bishop, and Juggernaut. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (49/43595) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.50Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A CROW FIGURE IN DISPLAY CASE A Previews Shared Exclusive! The Crow was one of the most popular characters in the second line of Movie Maniacs action figures from McFarlane Toys. Now, he's being re-released with an entirely new diorama and packaged in a light-up collector's "fish tank" display case. The Crow stands 6_" tall with seven points of articulation, and comes with a guitar and a companion crow that perches on his shoulder. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (8348/90265) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previously offered in Previews Update #447! Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $29.99 O/A DANGER GIRL FIGURE SET IN DISPLAY CASE A Previews Shared Exclusive! A re-release of the exclusive Danger Girls Figures. These three ladies have a brand-new sculpted base, and are available in this light-up collector's "fish tank" display case. Set includes Abbey Chase, Sydney Savage, and Natalia Kassle, each with a weapon and multiple points of articulation. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (8348/90266) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Previously offered in Previews Update #447! Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Set (x3) SRP: $29.99 O/A KABUKI ACTION FIGURES Current Noh operative, former operative of The Factory, and now an action figure! Moore Action Collectibles proudly presents their latest release from David Mack's award-winning comic, Kabuki. Sculpted in exceptional detail by Clayburn Moore, Kabuki comes complete with a vast array of weaponry essential to every espionage agent. Also, look for a special "chase" figure in case lots. Blister card packaging. (4151) Figures SRP: $11.95Ea. O/A MOORE ACTION COLLECTIBLES DOPPLEGANGER KABUKI EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURES A Previews Exclusive! Sculpted by Clayburn Moore! This figure features a new head sculpt without the mask, and features a new outfit along with a very detailed tattoo. It depicts the doppelganger Kabuki from David Mack's critically acclaimed Image Comics series! Blister card packaging. (4151) (CAUT: 4) Figure $14.99 ********************** DIE-CAST JOHNNY LIGHTNING BUFFY/ANGEL COLLECTOR'S EDITION CARS This series is themed after the smash hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer! Includes Starlight Black 1959 Desoto (Spike), Quick Silver Flat 1963 Citroen (Giles), Starlight Black 1967 GTX (Angel), and Skyline Blue 1957 Chevy (Xander). Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (6243/35610) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Cars SRP: $4.25Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING ANNIVERSARY CARS SERIES 5 Commemorating the anniversary of the releases of significant muscle cars, these limited run Johnny Lightning cars captures some of Detroit's finest in all their glory! Featuring 100% die-cast chassis and body, each 1:64 scale die-cast model comes with an exclusive, specially minted anniversary coin, bonus photo card featuring the original ad, and a display base. This release may include: 1966 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 (white), 1971 Dodge Demon 340 (Mopar butterscotch), and 1975 Chevy Camaro RS (white/black). Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (6243/29305) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Cars SRP: $8.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING ROCK 'N' ROLLERS WITH CD It's the perfect mix of music and motorcars with Johnny Lightning's Rock 'n' Rollers series! Each authentic 1:64 scale die-cast comes packaged with a playable CD single featuring a classic tune by the original artist! This series may include: 1967 Pontiac GTO ("Little GTO"~Ronny and the Daytonas), 1964 Ford Mustang ("Mustang Sally"~Sam & Dave), Custom T-Bird ("Fun, Fun, Fun"~The Beach Boys), Custom Woody ("Surf City"~Jan & Dean), Ford Hot Rod ("Little Deuce Coupe"~The Beach Boys), Shelby Cobra ("Hey Little Cobra"~The Rip Chords). Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (6243/29601) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Cars SRP: $8.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING TRI-CHEVY SERIES 1 DIE-CAST Car fans know that the 50s belonged to Chevrolet, and this series pays homage to some of the most classic designs ever to hit the highway! This series may include: 1955 Bel Air Convertible (matador red), 1956 Bel Air Convertible, 1957 Bel Air Convertible (highland green), 1955 Nomad (skyline blue), 1956 Nomad (moonglow silver), and 1957 Nomad (flat black). Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (6243/45401) (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-Casts SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CLASSIC GOLD 2 SERIES 9 DIE-CASTS This is a whole new approach to classic cars! The Classic Gold 2 series features cars of all makes and models, from all eras and design groups. This series of popular cars is a limited edition, each featuring a different paint color in every release. This series may include the following die-casts in new paint schemes: 1999 Plymouth Prowler, a sherwood green 1973 Charger, a navy blue 1979 Corvette, a snow white 1969 Camaro RS/SS, and a 1976 Camaro. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (6243/40409) (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-Casts SRP: $3.50Ea. HE-MAN MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE FIGURES Bring the cartoon of the '80s back to life with these 5" action figures! These are recreations of the original toys, and are being released in a limited production run. This series may include: He-Man (with power sword, shield, & battle axe), Skeletor (with sword, staff, and armor), Beast Man (with chest armor, armbands, & whip), Man-at-Arms (with mace and chest, arm, & leg armor), Mer-Man (with sword & chest armor), Teela (with snake armor, staff, & shield), Trap Jaw (with 3 interchangeable arm attachments), Evil-Lyn (with crystal ball and staff), Tri-Klops (with sword & chest armor), and Faker (with sword & chest armor). Scheduled to ship in February 2001. Blister card packaging. (744/28991) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $13.50Ea. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE MAN/BEAST TWO-PACKS He-Man and Skeletor are here, ready to battle each other! And each comes packaged with their fearless lion companions/steeds! He-Man, the most powerful man in the universe, comes with his trusty BattleCat, while Skeletor, the evil lord of destruction, comes with his evil Panthor. Each figure stands approximately 5" tall and comes in a window box. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (744/29935) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Two-Pack SRP: $23.99Ea. HORROR ON THE EDGE UNIVERSAL MONSTERS WOLF MAN 12-INCH FIGURE From the creators of the cool Universal Monsters Action Figure line! Packaged in a handsome fifth-panel window box (featuring the original 1940s one-sheet art from Universal's The Wolfman), this 12" tall articulated figure features the authentic likeness of Lon Chaney Jr. as the Wolfman! Outfitted in an authentic cloth costume, this figure is highly detailed, and also includes a log base with bear trap accessory. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4310/4402) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Figure SRP: $25.00 PIMP 12-INCH DELUXE BLOOD DOLL This 12-inch tall bad boy comes with real satin and velour clothing, real chain necklaces, real hair and feathers, and is extra articulated for gettin' down! Pimp comes with an "attitude adjusting" wicked cane (with real glass top) and heart-warming dagger accessory. Each Pimp figure comes with a coupon for a free DVD full-length Blood Dolls DVD! Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6395/6057) (CAUT: 4) Figure $26.99 MOVIE MANIACS SERIES II FIGURES Six legends of horror are brought to life as detailed figures. They're so real, you'll vow to never let them out of your sight! This terrifying series includes Scream's Ghostface, Halloween's Michael Myers, PumpkinHead, Chucky from Child's Play, Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates from Psycho, and The Crow. (4818/17200) (STAR10629) Figure PI MILITARY FIGURES ELITE BRIGADE U.S. NAVY DRESS WHITES FIGURE This 12" Elite action figure is dressed in white bell-bottom trousers and a short jacket with a flap over the back and rank on the left sleeve, black dress shoes, enlisted navy hat (the "Dixie cup"), and comes with a figure stand. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (7093/GIEDF09A) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $47.99 ELITE BRIGADE GERMAN TROPICAL GEBIRGSJAGER FIGURE This 12" tall Elite Brigade German Afrika Korps Tropical Gebirgsjager is outfitted in an Afrika Korps M43 field cap, tan trousers, Gebirgsjager shoulder straps and sleeve insignia, Afrika Korps cuff title, and a tropical web belt. He comes with a KAR 98 with leather sling and KAR 98 pouches, tropical style "Y" harness, breadbag, entrenching tool cover in mustard color, entrenching tool with painted detailing, and a figure stand. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (7093/GIEDF60) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $82.99 GI JOE 2001 DELTA ACTION FIGURES This wave may include the following 12" G.I. Joe figure(s): Marine Wardog, Navy Seal with Sub, and Honor Guard with Tomb. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (309/81575) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $26.99 GI JOE ECHO ACTION FIGURES This wave includes the following 12" G.I. Joe figure(s): Vietnam War Memorial Wall, a touching diorama of a vet visiting the war memorial. The names on the wall can be illuminated. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (309/81585) (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: $32.99 SAS COUNTER TERRORIST FIGURE The first in Medicom's incredible line of highly articulated 12" Special Forces figures in the SAS soldier from Great Britain. The SAS possesses a reputation in the international Special Forces community that is beyond excuse, beyond question, and beyond elite. They are the British government's most lethal weapons in the ongoing battle to defeat terrorist threats. Comes complete with 31 uniform and weapon accessories. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4310/4301) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Figure SRP: $39.99 DRAGON MINI HONG KONG SWAT TEAM FIGURES #1 & #2 These new miniature figures are similar to Playmobil figures (but with more detail and articulation) and depict members of the Hong Kong Police's elite S.D.U. forces. Each window boxed set includes two complete figures, each with a host of interchangeable weapons and accessories. Set #1 includes "Turkey" and Michael Chan, Set #2 includes Officers "Wai" and "Ray". Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (9370) (CAUT: 4) #1 (78001)–Figure SRP: $13.99 #2 (78002)–Figure SRP: $13.99 DRAGON ACTION FIGURE DISPLAY CASE Display your Dragon action figures (or most 1/6th scale 12" figures) inside this sturdy action figure case. It features a clear three-paneled window, with a built-in figure stand. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (9370/DR71037) (CAUT: 4) Case SRP: $12.99 MOVIES & TV JAMES BOND ICON METAL FIGURES Corgi introduces Icon Collectibles — a stunning range of figures cast in a fine metal, and so lifelike they could almost move! The real secret of their unique appeal lies in the accuracy of each figure; facial expressions and characteristic poses have been recreated in a detail so exacting that the individual personality of each character is faithfully reflected. From the master sculptors who create the figures to the artists who paint them by hand, Icon Collectibles are truly a miniature work of art. Standing approximately 3" high, and cast in fine metal, they are as much a pleasure to hold as they are to look at — the quality and weight of each figure ensuring that they will become a treasured possession. Comes fully painted. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6432) (CAUT: 4) CONNERY 007 (FO4011)—Figure $19.99 HONEY RIDER (FO4021)—Figure $19.99 DR. NO (FO4031)—Figure $19.99 JAMES BOND ICON DR. NO DIORAMA WITH METAL FIGURES Display your James Bond metal figures on this beautiful display base, depicting Dr. No's underground lair, complete with shark tank window image, desk, and more! Comes fully painted and includes icon figures of James Bond (Connery), Dr. No, and Honey Rider. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6432/FO4101) (CAUT: 4) Diorama $79.99 GANG OF FIVE MACHINE MAN ROBOT WIND-UP TOY Based one of five classic battery-operated robots of the 50s, this robot is a miniature replica of the original, and features wind- up walking action. Robot stands 4_" tall and comes packaged in a colorful display box. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4870/101) (CAUT: 4) Toy $14.99 BEATLES 1/76 SCALE MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR BUS It's coming to take you away… That's right, it's the Magical Mystery Tour bus from the legendary rock 'n' roll group, The Beatles. John, Paul, George, and Ringo changed it all. Now you can share a little piece of history with this 1/76 scale bus. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6432/42403) (CAUT: 4) Bus $26.50 E.T. INTERACTIVE FIGURE Just like the real E.T., his heart and finger really glow! E.T.'s heart light glows when he's happy, and his finger glows to tell you he understands. Dressed in a red pullover with zipper and hood, this interactive figure features a vocabulary of more than 400 words, and features animated eyes and mouth, telescoping neck, and poseable arms. E.T. can also communicate with other interactive toys, such as Furby, Furby Babies, Gremlins Gizmo, and another E.T.! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001 (4273/70695) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Figure SRP: $45.00 JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES DOUBLE PUNCH FIGURES Jackie Chan stars in the WB's latest animated hit! Each week Jackie and his new partner, Jade, battle evildoers and search for mystical talismans and artifacts, just like in Jackie Chan's adventure classic, Armor of God! This show will surely be a hit with Jackie fans of all ages! This series includes figures of Jackie and Jade with various accessories and outfits. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (222/140780) (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. LITTLE RASCALS SERIES 1 FIGURES Based on the classic short films from the 1920s and 30s! Choose from: Alfalfa, who comes with stilts, a soapbox, a can of lard with a comb in it, and a framed picture of Darla; Spanky, who comes with a hammer, saw, and an unbelievable rolling, steering go-cart; Buckwheat, who comes with a milk crate scooter, fishing pole, and his "catch of the day"; and Pete the Pup, who can pull his very own fire engine. (4488/10600) (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. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. Figures SRP: $12.50Ea. MARILYN MONROE FORD THUNDERBIRD WITH FIGURE "It shakes me! It quakes me! It makes me feel goose-pimply all over!" With those words, and the notorious air-vent sequence, Marilyn Monroe captured the hearts of millions of men in The Seven Year Itch. Now you can own a die-cast, hand-painted metal figurine of Marilyn as she appeared in the classic film. Accompanying the platinum icon is a die-cast replica of the pink Ford Thunderbird with which she is always associated. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6432/039902) (CAUT: 4) Figure $24.99 MR. BEAN DIE-CAST MINI WITH FIGURE Mr. Bean has arrived! The hilarious and naïve Bean is now available as a hand painted die-cast figure. Along for the rid is Mr. Bean's famous Mini, complete with the external deadbolt for superior security! Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6432/04438) (CAUT: 4) Figure $24.99 PEE-WEE HERMAN TALKING DOLL Arrrr! Pee-Wee Herman is back, and now you can rekindle that 80s Pee-Wee mania with this 18" tall talking doll! Dressed in his trademark grey suit and red bow tie, Pee-Wee says several cool phrases, uttered by the real Pee-Wee himself, Paul Reubens! Comes packaged in a whimsical collectors box. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (911/PW1600) (CAUT: 4) Figure $29.99 SCOOBY-DOO RADIO CONTROL VEHICLE Scooby and Shaggy are ready to go off-road! And you can take them there with this remote-controlled jeep! Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6351/02737920) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Vehicle SRP: $37.99 POKÉMON POKÉMON BATTLING POKÉBALL FIGURES Gotta collect 'em all! Each Pokémon Pokéball Battler has pictures of six different Pokémon characters inside it, each with different hit point values. Push the button to spin the wheel and a Pokémon is chosen. If yours has more points than your opponent's, you win! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (309/58350) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $3.50Ea. THE SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS DRAGON WINGS 1/400 DIE-CAST JET Created in cooperation with the creators of the The Simpsons and 20th Century Fox, Dragon proudly presents The Simpsons Dragon Wings Jet. This die-cast miniature Western Pacific Airlines B737-300 jumbo jet features a bright yellow paint scheme with the liknesses of the Simpsons emblazoned on its fuselage. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (222/DW55195) (CAUT: 4) Jet SRP: $22.99 SPORTS STARTING LINE-UP MLB COOPERSTOWN COLLECTION FIGURES The latest inductees to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown have been announced, and Starting Line-Up has the stars! This series may include: Nolan Ryan, Reggie Jackson, Robin Yount, Steve Carlton, Carl Yastrzmeski, Willie Stargell, and Tom Seaver. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (309/71780) (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: $8.99Ea. TENCHI MUYO TENCHI MUYO SUPER D PVC GIFT SET Look no further Tenchi Muyo fans! Here's the perfect thing to tell the family you want! This gift set includes 18-year-old Tenchi carrying his Jurian sword, the Tenchi-ken; Sasami, the child princess; and Ryo-ohki, the energy-packed cabbit furball! Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (6351/38000430) (CAUT: 4) Set SRP: $9.99 VIDEO GAMES SAMURAI SHOWDOWN FIGURES Samurai Shodown has been a classic arcade game for quite some time in Japan. The original version was released in 1993. There have been six different games released since then. These four action figures represent the original characters that have been used throughout the video game series. Extremely popular in Japan, Samurai Showdown is considered a classic by game players around the world. Each figure stands 6" tall, and includes various accessories and weapons. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4310/3900) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $9.99Ea. SPACE CHANNEL 5 ACTION FIGURES From the smash-hit Sega Dreamcast game, Space Channel 5. When the Morolians invade, ace reporter Ulala scoops up the story for Space Channel 5. The hip-hopping aliens zap citizens into a hypnotic dance trance, but beat girl Ulala is their ultimate match! So they challenge her to a dance battle, and she busts out her grooviest moves to free the captives. This funky dance title looks out of this world on Sega Dreamcast, with real time rendered dancers and detailed, steaming backgrounds. Palisades has captured the space reporters, aliens, and the big boss Chief Blank in an all-new line of action figures. Featuring full articulation, these 4" figures are packed with lots of goodies, including accessories, a base, and lots of moving parts. Choose from Ulala, Evila, Pudding, Space Dancin' Ulala, Morolians (Aliens) two-pack, and Chief Blank. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (8644/11099) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRONT MISSION 3 SERIES I ACTION FIGURES Popular in Japan, the Front Mission series for Playstation boasts a futuristic atmosphere and uniqe strategic mech battles. Front Mission 3 continues this trend, but adds new graphical wonders, including these mechanical marvels, now captured as detailed and collectible action figures! Each figure stands approximately 5" tall, and features multiple points of articulation, detailed paint schemes, and action accessories. This first series may include: Zenislev, Kyojun MK 107, Meledyne M1, Drake M2C, and Grezex. Blister card packaging. (9036/77450) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots — please check with your retailer for availability. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. Figure SRP: $26.75Ea. O/A FINAL FANTASY VIII: GUARDIAN FORCE OMEGA WEAPON ACTION FIGURE Here's another massive, two-piece villain figure from the hot Playstation game, Final Fantasy VIII! It's the robotic Omega Weapon and its bull-like mount, both silver-skinned death on the hoof! Packaged in a window box. (8644/77302) (CAUT: 4) Scheduled to ship in February 2001. Figure SRP: $44.00Ea. O/A FINAL FANTASY VIII: GUARDIAN FORCE DELUXE ODIN 2-PACK CLEAR VERSION Bring on the (see-through) bad guy! Here's Odin, the horned villain from the hot Playstation game, Final Fantasy VIII, presented in an all-new, all-clear colored collector's version! He comes packaged in a window box with his fearsome, six- legged horse. (8644/77341) (CAUT: 4) Scheduled to ship in February 2001. Figure SRP: $21.00Ea. O/A FINAL FANTASY VIII: GUARDIAN FORCE SERIES 1 CLEAR FIGURES From the blockbuster Playstation phenomenon to your toy collection! Here's the fantastic line of super-detailed figures based on the mega-hit PSX game Final Fantasy VIII, now presented in clear, colored versions. Here are some of the best monsters and evil creatures from the game, brought to 3-D life! This series is scheduled to include: Efrite, Siren, and Cerberus. Blister card packaging. (8644/77302) (CAUT: 4) Scheduled to ship in February 2001. Figure SRP: $11.50Ea. O/A FINAL FANTASY 8: GUARDIAN FORCE SERIES 2 CLEAR FIGURE SET Final Fantasy VIII has taken the gaming world by storm, surpassing its video game ancestor, Final Fantasy VII, in technology, creativity, and design. This special edition of the second series of "Guardian Force" figures brings the god-like creatures summoned to do battle for our heroes, to life… cast in clear plastic! This set includes: Shiva, Diablos, Bahamut, and Gilgamesh. All feature superior detailing and limited articulation. Window boxed, blister card packaging. (8644/74405) (CAUT: 4) Scheduled to ship in February 2001. Set (x4) SRP: $84.00 ************************** IMPORT TOYS ANIME DEVILMAN MICO FIGURE Imported from Japan! This Devilman action figure is a must-have! The beautiful Mico is being subjected to demonic cell experimentation, and she has already begin to transform! The figure comes with a removable demonic "one-piece" that glows in the dark, as well as a light-up experiment chamber, complete with hoses and restraints. Figure designed by Yasushi Nirasawa and sculpted by Toshimitsu Usui. Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (6268/MICO) (CAUT: 4) Figure $24.95 OH MY GODDESS! ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! When Morisato misdials the take-out joint and gets the goddess Belldandy instead, he's granted a single wish, and he jokingly wishes for a beautiful goddess like her. But the joke's on him as he gets what he wished for! Kosuke Fujishima's popular goddesses from the hit manga and anime series, Oh My Goddess!, are now beautiful import action figures! This series will include: Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld, each with a glow-in-the-dark base which can all be joined together to form a mystical symbol. Original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (9370) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Figures SRP: $18.99Ea. FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SPECIAL ADVANCED SOLICITATON! SHIPPING IN JUNE 2001 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR 2000 YURIA FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the ultra-violent manga and anime series, Fist of the North Star, comes the beautiful post- apocalyptic fighter, Yuria, the first female figure in the awesome Fist of the North Star 2000 action figure line by Kaiyodo. Featuring a removable cloak, weapons, and a full set of body armor, this highly detailed 6" tall figure features multiple points of articulation. Original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2001. (4673/KD1407) (CAUT: 2, 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Figure $17.99 STARS OF THE MONTH FIST OF THE NORTH STAR ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Bring on the bad guys! If Kenshiro is to bring peace to the post-apocalyptic landscape of the future, he'll need to blow up a lot of bad guys first! And here they are… ugly, evil, and heavily armed! Each figure measures approximately 6 _" to 7" tall and depicts one of the characters from the manga/anime classic, Fist of the North Star. Original Japanese packaging. Available now! (4673) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. FUDOH (STAR11987)—Figure $12.50 JAGI —Figure $11.99 JYUZA (STAR12007)—Figure $11.99 KAIOH (STAR11988)—Figure $16.99 KENSHIRO (STAR12006)—Figure $11.99 MAMIYA (STAR )—Figure $11.25 SHIN (STAR )—Figure $11.99 SHUH (STAR )—Figure $11.99 SOUTHER (STAR )—Figure $11.99 SPADE (STAR )—Figure $11.99 TOKI (STAR )—Figure $11.99 ***************************** KUBRICKS STAR OF THE MONTH BLAIR WITCH PROJECT KUBRICK BOX SET Imported from Japan! From Artisan Entertainment's blockbuster scare-fest to your toy collection, here's the Blair Witch Project Kubrick Box Set! Standing approximately 2_" tall, this must-have collector's set includes missing filmmakers Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard, and Michael Williams (all of which feature articulated limbs) – and the enigmatic Stickman totem. Original Japanese window box packaging. Available now! (4239) (STAR ) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set (x3) $12.99 ************************* NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK & SALLY MONTAGE GLASS DOME Imported from Japan! Here's Jack and his girlfriend Sally from the animated movie Nightmare Before Christmas immortalized in this glass dome. The 7" tall dome is removable, and the montage within also features Halloween Town kids Lock, Shock, and Barrel. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (4812) (CAUT: 4) Dome $84.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK & SALLY PVC SET Imported from Japan! Here's a blister-carded set of two PVC figures, capturing the star-crossed lovers jack and Sally. (4672/N031) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Scheduled to ship in March 2001. NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set $9.99 O/A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS SPOOKYS PVC SET Imported from Japan! Includes Corpse Boy, Bat-Head Boy, and Mummy Boy figures. Each figure is exactingly detailed and expertly painted. Packaged on an illustrated blister card straight from Japan! (4672/N-037) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Scheduled to ship in March 2001. NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Set $11.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS PICTURE PLATE 4 PC SET Imported from Japan! This set features four collectible plates, each featuring authentic NBX styling and a photo image from the film. Suitable for display, these 71/2" wide fine china collector plates come packaged in an illustrated collector's window box. (4672/N183) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Scheduled to ship in February 2001. NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set $24.99 O/A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS WORRIED JACK DESKTOP STATUE Imported from Japan! What's Jack Skellington so worried about? You can ponder what troubles our skeletal hero as he stands atop your shelf or desk, leaning on a tombstone. Cast from resin and hand-painted. Window box packaging. (4672/N098) (CAUT: 3) Scheduled to ship in February 2001. NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Statue $25.99 ************* NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS YEAR PLATE 2000 Imported from Japan! Each year, Jun Planning produces a different NBX plate to celebrate the holiday season, and we're proud to offer these beautiful collector's items for the very first time! This year's model features Jack leading his skeletal reindeer and sleigh over the midnight rooftops of Halloween Town. The NBX logo and the year are highlighted in gold on this fine china collectible. Measures 9" across. (4672) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Scheduled to ship in February 2001. NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Plate $34.99 SUPER ROBOTS MAZINGER Z JUMBO MACHINE Imported from Japan! Here's the one that really started the Super Robot "ball" rolling: Go Nagai's Mazinger Z! Also known in the U.S. as Tranzor Z, this mighty mecha masterpiece was never released in the United States (unlike Mazinger Z and Gaiking, part of the Shogun Warriors line). He stands 24" tall and features a removable brain ship, chest blades, removable fists, and a full complement of rockets. Wheels on his feet allow the Mazinger Z to roll into battle! Comes packaged in a closed boxed, illustrated with photos of the toy. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (491/524163) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Robot $120.00 VIDEO GAMES STARS OF THE MONTH F.A.A.K. 2 FIGURE PLAYSETS SERIES A & B Imported from Japan! From the Heavy Metal animated feature and best-selling video, F.A.A.K. 2 (starring the drawn form and voice of Julie Strain), comes this stunning series of highly detailed figures, designed and sculpted by Xebec of Japan. Each figure comes with an ultra-detailed display base, covered with bones, rocks, weapons, and other accessories. Series A will feature Julie A, Tyler (the villain), and Kerrie (Julie's gal pal); Series B will feature Julie B, Tyler B, and Lambert (another of Julie's allies). These figures must be seen to be believed! Available now! (4673) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Japan. SERIES A (STAR11986)-Figure SRP: $15.50Ea. SERIES B (STAR11985)-Figure SRP: $15.50Ea. ************************* RESIDENT EVIL 3 FIGURE 2-PACKS Imported from Japan! From the most recent installment in Japan's Biohazard Playstation game series (known in the U.S. as Resident Evil), comes this series of impressively sculpted and detailed action figure 2-packs, featuring a 7_" tall hero character and a 10" tall monster foe! Choose from: Hunk vs. Super Tyrant, Leon vs. Licker, and Rebecca vs. Tyrant. Figures feature limited articulation. Each set features a piece of the massive Nemesis creature — collect all ten sets and build this 20" monster! Original Japanese window box packaging. (4368) (CAUT: 4) Scheduled to ship in March 2001. HUNK Vs. SUPER TYRANT (MDF013)—2-Pack $39.99 LEON Vs. LICKER (MDF012)—2-Pack $39.99 REBECCA Vs. TYRANT (MDF010)—2-Pack $39.99 JO JO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE KAKYOIN FIGURE TWO-PACK Imported from Japan! Get Noriaki Kakyoin, and his alter ego or Hierophant Green. His alter ego is made of a glistening bio- organic entity that can stretch and contort its body into a mass of ribbon-like tentacles. It can also join its hands together to emit the "Emerald Splash" attack. Two great figures from the anime hit Jo Jo's Bizarre Adventure in one great two-pack! The Kakyoin PVC figure features no articulation, but comes with an extra head. The Hierophant Green figure is articulated, and stands 6" tall. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (4898) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Two-Pack $29.99 VIRTUAL ON TEMJIN RNA FIGURE DELUXE BOX SET Imported from Japan! From Cybertroopers: Virtual On, the sequel to Virtual On, the smash-hit arcade game of robotic combat, comes this awesome deluxe robot set featuring a variant version of Temjin. Featuring 31 points of articulation, this robot features several sets of optional hands, a cybersword and scabbard, and various weapons not available with the DNA Side version, including a huge jet-pack/blaster cannon, that attaches to the robot's shoulders! Comes packaged inside a big window box package, measuring nearly 18" tall! Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (4673/KD1206) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia. Set $26.99 IMPORT MODELS EPOCH BABEL II RESIN STATUE & MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Koichi is caught in the midst of action to save humanity. And, of course he is joined by one of his super- powered alien companions, the black panther. Based on the series done by Mitsuteru Yokoyama (Gigantor). Statue stands 8" tall and is painted and ready to display, and is available as a model kit. Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE $69.99 MODEL $39.99 GALAXY EXPRESS 999: METEL RESIN STATUE & MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Whether Metel was real or just in Joey's head, she's pretty solid now, as this pre-painted, ready-to- display 8" tall statue, or as a model kit you build and paint! Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE $69.99 MODEL $39.99 FUTARI OMAKASE RESIN STATUES & MODEL KITS Imported from Japan! If you like his illustrations, these statues from Futari Omakase, by the author of G-Taste, will not disappoint! Each Statue stands 8" tall and comes painted and ready to display, or as a model kit. Choose from Jun Kusanagi or Misuzi Kawamura. Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. JUN KUSANAGI—Statue $69.99 JUN KUSANAGI—Model $39.99 MISUZU KAWAMURA—Statue $69.99 MISUZU KAWAMURA —Model $39.99 KING OF FIGHTERS RESIN STATUES & MODEL KITS Imported from Japan! Here is Athena and Vanessa from the King of Fighters '99 hit video game. These 8" tall figures are available as painted and ready to display statues or as a model kits! Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. ATHENA–Statue $69.99 ATHENA–Model $39.99 VANESSA–Statue $69.99 VANESSA–Model $39.99 SAMURAI SPIRITS RINKA YOSHINO RESIN STATUE & MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Rinka Yoshino from the Playstation game Samurai Showdown: Warrior's Rage comes equipped with her weapon. She stands 8" tall and is available as a painted and ready to display statue, or as a model kit you build and paint. Scheduled to ship in April 2001. (4818) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia. STATUE $69.99 MODEL $39.99 KAIJU GAMERA III RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Look out Tokyo! Gamera is back in his latest incarnation, from the kaiju classic, Gamera III! The giant flying turtle stands 7" tall, and comes painted and ready for display. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (4368/25010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Statue $99.99 MANGA FIVE STAR STORIES 1/444 LED MIRAGE PLASTIC MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Here's yet another highly detailed and intricate mecha kit from Five Star Stories. Measuring approximately 7" tall, the L.E.D. Mirage features an ornate headpiece, and comes with accessory swords and shield. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (4989/FS100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Model $46.99 GUNDAM MARKERS 6-PIECE SET Imported from Japan! These markers are just what you need to add paint detail your Gundam model kits. These have been specially selected for the main colors used in the Gundam kits. Includes Green, Yellow, Red Grey, and Metallic Blue. Also included is a fine point marker for adding detail lines to your kits. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (9370/GUGMS106) (CAUT: 4) Set (x6) $19.99 TOKUSATSU GUYFERD & DEATHFERD SD RESIN MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Popular tokusatsu hero Guyferd, and his nemesis, Deathferd, are captured as these cool new super deformed resin kits. Poised for battle, each measures approximately 4" tall, and must be assembled and painted. Original Japanese packaging. (4726) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Scheduled to ship in May 2001. Model $54.99 KIKAIDER SIDE MACHINE MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Famed tokusatsu hero Kikaider roared into battle against the forces of evil astride his Side Machine motorcycle. Many Japanese live-action heroes had their own custom cars and motorcycles, and Kikaider's Side Machine is one of the most famous! Featuring, plastic, resin, rubber, vinyl, and metal pieces, this kit will be a real challenge for any fan of this hero! Original Japanese packaging. (4726) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Scheduled to ship in May 2001. Model $89.99 ULTRAMAN ULTRA EYE ULTRASEVEN MASK Imported from Japan! Ultraseven was the second Ultraman to visit Earth, disguising himself as Dan Moroboshi, a member of the Ultra Garrison, a special science team formed to combat alien attacks on the Earth. When trouble arose, Dan would use the "Ultra Eye" glasses to transform himself into Ultraseven! These authentic Ultra Eye glasses feature light and actual transformation sounds from the show. Includes button cell batteries and display base. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2001. (4726) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Mask $32.99 ULTRAMAN ELEKING RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Famed Ultraseven kaiju foe, Eleking, is captured in all its glory as this fully painted, 8" tall statue, complete with detailed display base. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (4368/25010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Statue $99.99 ULTRASEVEN RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! The second Ultra Hero is immortalized as this stunning, 7" tall resin statue, painted and ready to display. Comes mounted on a detailed display base. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (4368/25009) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Statue $99.99 VIDEO GAMES FINAL FANTASY TIFA LOCKHART RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Out from the world of Final Fantasy come these lifelike, cold-cast resin, ready-to-display statue of Tifa Lockhart. Brought to 1:8 scale three-dimensional reality, the milky-white skinned Tifa is shown in a black mini-skirt holding tightly onto her over-the-shoulder strap. Includes FFVII special card with serial number. Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (4989/FF7-01) (CAUT: 4) Statue $74.99 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH FINAL FANTASY 7 CLOUD STANDING RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Have you got game? You will when you order the Final Fantasy 7 Cloud Standing Resin Statue! Dressed for battle and carrying a big ol' knife, this highly detailed resin statue – which is based on the character from the hit video game Final Fantasy 7 – will make a kick-butt addition to your collection! Scheduled to ship in March 2001. (8644/77105) (STAR11609) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Statue $74.99 ************** VIRTUAL ON FEI YEN PREPAINTED SOFT VINYL MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Now you can build and display Fei Yen, the cute and dangerous robot from Virtual On! Packed with detail and articulation, this 6" tall kit is made up of pre-painted parts allowing you to complete this kit with a minimum of painting. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4898/VR12) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Model $39.99 VIRTUAL ON RAIDEN PLASTIC MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! The awesome Raiden can be yours as this all-plastic 6" tall model kit. Featuring plenty of detail and articulation, this kit requires assembly and painting. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4898/VR63) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Model $15.99 VIRTUAL ON TEMJIN DNA PLASTIC MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Here's yet another robot from Virtual On; this time its the deadly Temjin — available in both "DNA- Side" (Player 1) and "RNA-Side" (Player 2) color schemes, just like in the hit video game! Each detailed kit measures 6" tall when assembled. Requires assembly and painting. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4898/VR61) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. TEMJIN DNA SIDE (VR61)—Model $12.99 TEMJIN RNA SIDE (VR68)—Model $12.99 MODELS ANIME STAR OF THE MONTH SPEED RACER MACH 5 PLASTIC MODEL KIT Officially licensed by Speed Racer Enterprises, here is the famous Mach 5 car from the animated cartoon, Speed Racer. This original 1/25-scale kit includes a detailed chassis, suspension, and engine with drive train. This model is based on blueprints from the cartoon series provided by Speed Racer Enterprises. Requires painting and assembly. Available Now! (6243/6700) (STAR11731) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Kit $17.99 ****************** BLADE BLADE GLAIVE REPLICA As night descends upon an unsuspecting city, only one man stands between an army of vampires and all mankind — Blade. Factory X is proud to unleash the most anticipated movie knife of the year — Blade's Glaive. This fully licensed piece is manufactured of mirror polished, 420 stainless steel, and has a hidden release button on the back, which allows this magnificent knife to fold exactly like its movie counterpart. In addition, the Glaive comes with an attractive enameled display plaque with metal nameplate, which has the ability to be mounted on a wall or freely stand on a bookshelf or desk. The replica measures approximately 12" from point to point and ships unsharpened. Scheduled to ship February 2001. (4759/19994) (CAUT: 4) Replica $159.95 BLADE SWORD OF THE DAY WALKER LETTER OPENER Factory X now unleashes the next collectible from the blockbuster film, Blade — The Sword of the Day Walker Letter Opener. This stunning miniature replica is an exact copy of the popular full-sized sword in every way. It measures approximately 10" in length, is manufactured of stainless steel, and comes complete with a small display stand, which enables you to attractively display this piece on either a desk or bookshelf. Scheduled to ship February 2001 (4759/19995) (CAUT: 4) Letter Opener $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLADE: SWORD OF THE DAY WALKER New Lower Price! Direct from the blockbuster motion picture, Blade, comes this officially licensed, authentic reproduction of "The Sword of the Day Walker." This magnificent, long-awaited piece was designed directly from the actual studio sword and measures over 35 inches in length. Every detail has been expertly duplicated to please even the most serious collector. The blade is of polished 420 stainless steel and has a full metal handle. A black enameled wooden display stand with a metal logo plate is included. Scheduled to ship February 2001 (4759) (CAUT: 4) Sword $199.99 ******************* DC COMICS GOLDEN AGE PENGUIN MEDIUM RESIN STATUE The Dark Knight's golden age Rogue's Gallery begins to take shape this month with the debut of The Penguin! One of Batman's oldest foes, he may be a peculiar looking man, but he has the cold heart and soul of a criminal mastermind. Armed with a mind for mayhem and a collection of specially-crafted umbrellas containing an arsenal of ingenious devices and weaponry, The Penguin has reached the pinnacle of Gothan City's underworld, controlling its casinos and exerting political influence citywide. The Penguin figurine is replicated down to the smallest detail, standing 5_" tall on a sleek black base emblazoned with a gold "The Penguin" emblem. Look for Catwoman and The Joker in future issues of Previews! Scheduled to ship February 2001. (82) (CAUT: 4) Statue $35.00 COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH VANDALA BUST A Diamond Select Offering! Vandala, the beautiful Valkyrie daughter of Odin and sister to Lady Death, is now featured as a beautiful mini-bust created by master-sculptor Sam Greenwell. Alluring and sensual, Vandala stands 7" tall and comes highly detailed — from her beautiful face to the delicate feathers of her wings! Brought to you by Eternal Toys and manufactured by Diamond Select Toys and Collectibles, this exciting new piece comes in a custom box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,500 pieces. Painted and ready for display. Available Now. (4667) (CAUT: 4) Mini-bust $39.99 ***************** MARVEL HEROES SPIDER-MAN MINI-BUST Spider-Man is hotter than ever these days, what with a new hit comic books series and an upcoming movie, Spidey-Mania is nigh! Now you can jump on the arachnid bandwagon early with this awesome new bust of our Friendly Neighborhood Spider- Man! Designed by Randy Bowen and sculpted by Thomas Kuntz, this statue is a sight to behold! This fully painted, 5"-tall bust of Spider-Man has a New York City sculpted relief base. Face front, True Believers — this is the one you've been waiting for! Limited to initial orders received… don't get shut out! Scheduled to ship February 2001. (8824/SPIDERBUST) (CAUT: 4) Mini-bust $40.00 WOLVERINE STATUES The X-Men's most popular member gets his chance for immortality twice this month, with this duo of Wolverine statues featuring the mutant from Canada in two different costumes! Designed by Randy Bowen and sculpted by Mark Newman, both statues stand 11" tall, and depict Wolverine ready to leap from a rocky crag, his real metal claws popped and ready to rend! This statue comes fully painted in either the classic yellow costume, or his brown costume. Which will fit the bill for your mutant decorating need? You decide! Scheduled to ship February 2001. (8824) (CAUT: 4) YELLOW COSTUME—Statue $150.00 BROWN COSTUME—Statue $150.00 MARVEL SUPER HEROES LEVEL 2 PLASTIC MODEL KITS Some of your favorite Marvel Super Heroes are now the subjects of these cool all-plastic model kits! Choose from Wolverine, Storm, or the fuzzy blue Beast, each with its own detailed display base! Each requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to ship February 2001. (6393) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. WOLVERINE (48657)—Kit $9.99 STORM (48659)—Kit $9.99 BEAST (47782)—Kit $9.99 FANTASY FRAZETTA "RUBY" PRINCESS ARTIST PROOF RESIN STATUE Based on the best-selling Moore Creations cold-cast porcelain sculpture, Frazetta's Princess, this Artist Proof Ruby Princess statue is limited to only 250 statues! Replacing the wooden base of the original release is an elegant marble pedestal, plus a real cabochon ruby on the Princess' forehead! This edition comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by master sculptor Clayburn Moore. Quantities are very limited! Scheduled to ship March 2001. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statue $300.00 FRAZETTA'S SILVER WARRIOR SNOW GLOBE Moore Creations proudly unveils their latest Frazetta-inspired masterpiece: the Silver Warrior Snow Globe. Sculpted by the Shiflett Bros., Frazetta's Silver Warrior depicts the unrelenting strength of a warrior in the fiercest conditions. The snowy backdrop and life-like raging polar bears lend themselves perfectly to the snow globe theme! Limited to 3,000 pieces, this snow globe also plays an appropriate tune (specific title unavailable at press time). Scheduled to ship March 2001. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Snow Globe $139.95 SCI-FI & HORROR OFFERED AGAIN O/A AEON FLUX COLD-CAST RESIN STATUE Rising from the spiritual Armageddon of the Monican Republic, MTV's Aeon Flux is a heroine where shadows run deep. Now, the essence of this enigmatic dominatrix/assassin has been caught by the hands of master sculptor, Greg Aronowitz. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship February 2001. (7278/MT5001) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.99 *************************** BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN RESIN BUST MODEL KIT James Wales' classic "beauty" has been reanimated, and is now ready for you to reassemble! No grave robbing is required, as sculptor Jeff "V" Yagher has done all the dirty work for you! Elsa Lanchester's likeness has been transferred to this 1/4th scale resin bust, which stands roughly 7" tall (including base) once assembled. Painting required. Scheduled to ship February 2001. (714) (CAUT: 4) Kit $54.99 STAR OF THE MONTH HALLOWEEN: MICHAEL MYERS PLASTIC MODEL KIT Michael Myers, the undying "Shape" from John Carpenter's cult-classic horror film, Halloween, gets the "Aurora" treatment from Polar Lights, joining the ranks of classic movie monsters immortalized in plastic! Michael Myers comes armed with sharp objects, and features a display base, illustrated instructions, and an Aurora/retro-style box with painted artwork. Requires painting and assembly. Available Now! (6243/5095) (STAR11792) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Kit $21.99 ***************** ROBBY THE ROBOT BLACK CHROME MODEL KIT Here's Forbidden Planet's Robby the Robot in a new version featuring a "black chrome" finish! Standing 9" tall, Robby features a detailed head, poseable limbs, and a detailed display base. As with the previous "regular" release, this Robby also ships in an Aurora-style box. Must be assembled and painted. Scheduled to ship March 2001. (6243) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Model $18.99 MICRO MORLOCK 1/25 RESIN MODEL KIT From the center of the Earth, to your shelf, Geometric Designs' latest MicroMania model kit represents one of the horrible Morlocks as seen in George Pal's 1960 sci-fi classic, The Time Machine! This figure stands approximately 3_" tall when assembled and painted. Base sold separately. Scheduled to ship February 2001. (714) (CAUT: 4) KIT $16.99 BASE $16.99 OFFERED AGAIN SAM KIETH'S THE MAXX LIMITED EDITION BUST New Lower Price! This 7_" tall, 10_" wide cold-cast porcelain statuette/bust features The Maxx up to his shoulders in trash, with a pesky Isz chewing on his head! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship February 2001. (7278/STAR6204) Bust $99.00 ***************** TOY STORE Previews Title SRP Item#/Star Code BARBIE AS WONDER WOMAN DOLL $44.50 STAR11483 BARBIE LOVES THE ADDAMS FAMILY GIFT SET $70.00 AUG002919 BATTLESTAR GALACTICA COLD CAST REPLICA $129.00 STAR06201 BLAIR WITCH PROJECT KUBRICK BOX SET $12.99 JUN002704 BLUE SUBMARINE 6 MAYUMI KINO DOLL $120.00 FEB002562 BLUE SUBMARINE 6 SUBMARINE SET $37.99 FEB002561 BLUE SUBMARINE 6 TETSU HAYAMI DOLL $129.99 FEB002563 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR JAGI FIGURE $11.99 MAR005079 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR JYUZA FIGURE $11.99 MAR002651 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 SHUH FIGURE $11.99 MAR002653 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR SOUTHER FIGURE $11.99 MAR005080 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR TOKI FIGURE $11.99 MAR005081 GHOST IN THE SHELL CLEAR HARD DISK FIGURE $17.99 FEB005106 GHOST IN THE SHELL HARD DISK ACTION FIGURE $17.99 MAY992518 GHOST IN THE SHELL HARD DISK EXCLUSIVE FIGGURE $17.99 FEB005105 GHOST IN THE SHELL TECHNO ANGEL STATUE $129.99 MAR002690 GHOST IN THE SHELL WHITE OUT ACTION FIGURE $19.95 DEC982214 GHOST IN THE SHELL WHITE OUT EXCLUSIVE FIGURE $17.99 FEB005107 GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN MEDIUM RESIN STATUE $35.00 JUL002830 IMPULSE ACTION FIGURE $10.00 STAR11893 JAMES & GIANT PEACH CENTIPEDE COLLECTION DOLL $29.95 STAR10651 JAMES & GIANT PEACH GRASSHOPPER COLLECTION DOLL $29.95 STAR10652 KID FLASH ACTION FIGURE $10.00 STAR11894 KROFFT SUPERSTARS ELECTRA WOMAN FIGURE $8.00 APR002853 MAC DARKCHYLDE FIGURES $10.95 JUL992580 MAC HEAVY METAL 2000 FIGURES $11.95 APR002871 MAX MERCURY ACTION FIGURE $10.00 STAR11957 MICHAEL JORDAN NBA SUPERSTAR FIGURES WAVE II $13.50 JAN002453 MUNSTERS BOBBLE HEADS $20.00 MAY002564 NBA JAMS MICHAEL JORDAN FIGURES WAVE III $13.50 FEB002545 NBX CHRISTMASTOWN PVC GEORAMA SET ONE $12.99 JUN002706 NBX CHRISTMASTOWN RESIN GEORAMA SET TWO $12.99 JUN002707 NBX CHRISTMASTOWN RESIN GEORAMA SET THREE $12.99 JUN002708 PLAYBOY PLAYMATE PMOY 2000 DIE-CAST CAR $9.99 SEP003039 RED SONJA RESIN STATUE $199.00 STAR11937 RES. OF THE MONSTRESS CREATURE GILLEALA FIGURE $22.99 AUG992537 RES. OF THE MONSTRESS FRANKENSTEELA LTD. ED. FIGURE $22.00 FEB992283 RES. OF THE MONSTRESS HOWLING WOLFNICA LTD. ED. FIGURE $22.00 FEB992284 ROBBY THE ROBOT 4 1/4 INCH WALKING WIND UP TOY $12.99 AUG002961 SIMPSONS INTERACTIVE ELECTRONIC 15 INCH ASST $30.00 APR002878 SLU 2000 ELITE BRETT FAVRE FIGURE $13.50 MAY005066 SLU 2000 ELITE JOE MONTANA FIGURE $13.50 MAY005065 SLU 2000 ELITE PEYTON MANNING FIGURE $13.50 MAY005067 TOMB RAIDER LARA CROFT ACTION FIGURES WAVE II $12.00 OCT992481 UNIVERSAL MONSTERS ACTION FIGURES SERIES III $11.50 APR002844 WARLANDS HYPER DETAIL EXCLUSIVE SHROGRAN FIGURE $15.00 APR002815 X MEN SERIES 2 MOVIE FIGURES $7.50 MAR002633 PRINTS & POSTERS 1000 EDITIONS BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL IV PRINT How many times can you die? How many times can you live? Well, if you hang this hard-hitting photo-realistic 24" x 36" Blade of the Immortal print in your work area, you'll forever live in the company of high-brow art that's based on the hit Dark Horse title! (133) (CAUT: 4) Print, 24x36 $6.00 ANIME GIANT ROBO: CRYSTAL BALL PRINT Nostalgia never leaves our bloodstream! Here is a beautiful full-color poster of the Giant Robo anime that's based on the old TV show, Johnny Socko and his Flying Robot. (133/NUMI123) (CAUT: 4) Print $3.50 GUNDAM WING WALL SCROLL Wall scrolls for the true fans of Gundam Wing. You know, those who would stand out in the rain if the fan-favorite anime series ever hit the big screen. Here on these wall scrolls, we've got dynamic robot-clanking imagery, as well as pictures of the cast. Top of the line art that you'll want as graphic wallpaper. (CAUT: 4) FACE OFF (GWWS01) —Wall scroll $17.99 FAMILY (GWWS02)—Wall scroll $17.99 GREAT EASTERN CARDCAPTORS WALL SCROLL #1 Talk about pretty in pink! Here's a sight for sore eyes, me lads. This is a sweet 31" x 43" wall scroll that celebrates Cardcaptor Sakura! There's never a bad moon rising when this sweet little lady's around! (4632/GE1039) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Wall scroll, 31x43 $19.99 DRAGONBALL Z BAMBOO BLINDS Two titanic 36" x 44" bamboo blinds! On blind #9, muscles and stamina take a break for the moment, as Goku contemplates his next round of face-smashing. Blind #10 shows the anime series' cast, ready to rumble! NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. (4632) (CAUT: 4) #9 (GE55022)—Bamboo blind, 36x44 $27.00 #10 (GE55014)—Bamboo blind, 36x44 $27.00 GODZILLA WALL SCROLL #7 With a purposeful grimace, and a terrible sound, he pulls the city's high tension wires down. He's still on the loose, and still tearing up the concrete. He's the king of the monsters, and he's on this 43" x 31.5" wall scroll. (4632/GE1109) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Wall scroll, 43x31 $19.95 RESIDENT EVIL NEMESIS WALL SCROLLS Flesh-eating zombie madness is still here — and hungrier than ever before on 43.3" x 31.5" wall scrolls! Wall scroll #1 depicts the game's heroes, and a variety of images from Resident Evil 3: Nemesis! Wall scroll #2 shows our beautiful computer body heroine and horrific zombie cannibal striking a pose. (4632) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. #1 (GE1118)—Wall scroll, 43x31 $19.99 #2 (GE1118)—Wall scroll, 43x31 $19.99 SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN WALL SCROLLS Don't settle for your walls bare, painted, marked, or stained from a coffee splash. Rise to the occasion, and make your private space look like a movie house. Showcase your personal "now showing" signposts with these cool Lain wall scrolls that measures 29.5" x 41". Display this surreal, rich art that practically bleeds pathos. (4632) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. #1 (GE1108)—Wall scroll, 29x41 $19.95 #2 (GE1109)—Wall scroll, 29x41 $19.95 TENCHI MUYO WALL SCROLLS No need to live in a bare cell when you can have these colorful 29" x 42" wall scrolls that sport colorful kinetic Tenchi Muyo artwork! (4632) (CAUT: 4) #8 (GE1022) —Wall scroll, 29x42 $19.95 #9 (GE1023) —Wall scroll, 29x42 $19.95 FARSCAPE FARSCAPE CAST LIMITED EDITION POSTER Join the fortunate few who move fast enough to get a chance to own a collectible Farscape 18" x 24"card stock posters of the talented Farscape cast! With a print run of 500 units, you'll want to grab up this limited edition stash! (870/FS-POST2) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 18x24 $13.00 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER POSTERS Everyone's favorite adolescent magician is coming around your neighborhood to visit all the book stores and magic shops. And, he's bringing along 23" x 35" full-color posters that you can collect, or buy as neat gifts for all your fellow aspiring necromancers. (4498) (CAUT: 4) QUIDDITCH (SCP2330)—Poster, 23x35 $3.50 POTION (SCP2306)—Poster, 23x35 $3.50 WAND (SCP2310)—Poster, 23x35 $3.50 MOVIES & TV BILLY DEE WILLIAMS LIMITED EDITION SIGNED AND NUMBERED LITHOGRAPH Many of you may remember him as Lando Calrissian from the Star Wars film, The Empire Strikes Back. But, what you probably don't know is that his other passion in life is painting. To show the actor's artistic talents, we're offering this piece that's rendered by Billy Dee. A beautiful collage of imagery from the second film in the Star Wars trilogy, this 28" x 26" lithograph comes signed and numbered by Billy Dee Williams himself. Limited to 1,000 prints. (4042) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 28x26 $140.00 JAMES O'BARR LIMITED EDITION CROW PRINT Limited to a print run of only 250 signed and numbered copies, this print is slated to be a collector's item that will have a long radioactive shelf life. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Crow fans, feel the burn! (4510) (CAUT: 4) Print $20.00 SPY WHO LOVED ME LIMITED EDITION SIGNED LITHOGRAPH Bond fans, here is a collectible that you won't want to miss. As we all know, trying to get a Roger Moore autograph is extremely difficult. But, now there's a matted 20.5" x 16.5" lithograph commemorating his movie with co-star Barbara Bach, and it features Roger Moore's autograph. Ready to frame and hang in your office or living room, this rare gem comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. (4059) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 20x16 $140.00 EXTREME IMAGES GRAPHTECH JULIE STRAIN CANVAS by Ricky E. Carralero SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL FC $125.00 JULIE STRAIN "CHAINED" POSTER by Ricky E. Carralero SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL FC, 11x17 $24.95 JULIE STRAIN PRINT SET by Ricky E. Carralero SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3) $39.95 RICKY E. CARRALERO CD VIDEO GALLERY #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL CD $12.95 MISCELLANEOUS MERCHANDISE SECTION ANIME SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN MINI-LUNCH BOX Now you can carry the mysteries of Serial Experiments Lain everywhere you go — to school, to the park, to your friend's house — with this cool, colorful mini-lunch box that is a miniature reproduction of the original Lain lunch box. (8644/40011) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Lunch Box $8.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY "BLAST FORM THE PAST" PHOTO SET Missing the taste of the original Buffy the Vampire Slayer crew? Have no fear! This photo set of five, 8" x 10" officially licensed photos captures a blast from the past of Buffy's memorable gang, including her soul mate Angel, the self-absorbed debutante Cordelia, the hormone-driven Xander, and an image of the fearsome foursome! Better than a re-run of the series, because this set lasts forever! (870/BVSSET17) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5), 8x10 $30.00 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CHOCOLATE BARS Now you can take a bite out of the Slayer herself! These delicious chocolate bars are (excuse the pun), to die for! There are four different delectable flavors to sink your fangs… er… teeth into: milk chocolate, milk chocolate & caramel, milk chocolate & krispies, and dark chocolate & raspberry. (4505) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. (No Puerto Rico.) Chocolate Bars SRP: $1.75Ea. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER MINI-LUNCH BOX All the adventure, all the intrigue, all the vampire mystique can be found on this vivid Buffy the Vampire Slayer mini-lunch box that is a miniature reproduction of the 1999 sold-out Buffy lunchbox. (8644/40007) Mini-Lunch box $8.99 BUFFY "SEXY SLAYERS" PHOTO SET They battle all sorts of demons on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in their sexy and sensuous ways, and keep us coming back for more face-to-fang action. This set of five glossies captures the sexy slayers Faith and Buffy at their best. (870/BVSSET16) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5), 8x10 $30.00 CARTOON NETWORK DRAGONBALL Z ZIPPER PULLS Zip up, and zip out with these cool Dragonball Z zipper pulls. Choose from Goku, Gohan, and Vegito. (4515/3262) (CAUT: 4) Zipper Pulls SRP: $4.99 POWERPUFF GIRLS JIGSAW PUZZLE CLOCK Join Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup in the battle versus the evil Mojo Jojo, and have some fun assembling this new puzzle clock. Each high-quality plastic puzzle clock comes ready for assembly. The Powerful Girl's Puzzle Clock features striking images drawn directly from the show. Kids and parents can put together the 117-piece puzzle, which features The Powerpuff Girls. The centerpiece of the puzzle has the hands of the clock attached to it. Once the puzzle is completed, you lay a clear plastic cover over it to hold the pieces together, and you have now built a real working Powerpuff Girls clock. Requires one "AA" battery (not included). (7047/14560) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle/clock $26.95 POWERPUFF GIRLS ZIPPER PULLS With these cool zipper pulls, every time you zip your jacket, the Powerpuff Girls will be there protecting you from the evils of Mojo Jojo. Choose from Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup. (4515/8262) (CAUT: 4) Zipper Pulls SRP: $4.99Ea. POWERPUFF GIRLS LARGE PLUSHES So sweet, your teeth will ache! So large, they're nearly life-sized! Choose your favorite Powerpuff — or all three! — with these cool large plush dolls, capturing the look of these pint-sized titans of justice! Choose from: Blossom, Bubbles, or Buttercup! (374) (CAUT: 4) BLOSSOM (42220)—Plush $29.99 BUBBLES (42221)—Plush $29.99 BUTTERCUP (42222)—Plush $29.99 SCOOBY DOO TILTING HEAD PLUSH Articulated for fear! Now Scooby can arch his ear in the direction of a spooky sound or chow down on some Scooby Snacks as this plush doll with a tilting head! (374/37784) (CAUT: 4) Plush SRP: $25.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCOOBY-DOO CANDY BARS Scooby-Doo, a virtual American icon for 30 years, with international recognition, an audience of millions, and a huge cross- generational appeal, now has his own groovy set of candy bars. The Scooby Bar is milk chocolate filled with peanut butter crème; the Shaggy Bar is milk chocolate and almonds; the Mystery Bar is pure milk chocolate; and the Zoinks! Bar is milk chocolate and crispy rice. Don't let the delicious taste of these bars be a mystery — eat 'em up like Scooby snacks! (4505) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. (No Puerto Rico.) Candy Bars SRP: $1.75Ea. *********************** CLASSICS CLASSIC MOVIE TIN SIGN SET Ahhhhhh, the classic movies are etched in our brains like two plus two, only more fun! They're campy, they're colorful, they're the movies from the days of yore! Available signs are Day the Earth Stood Still, Invisible Man Returns, and Creature from the Black Lagoon. (4018) (CAUT: 4) Set $29.99 FAMOUS MONSTERS VINYL WALLETS Famous Monsters re-introduces a brand-new version of the original vinyl monsters wallets seen in FM's Captain Company mail-order pages over 40 years ago. Made of heavy-gauge vinyl, each wallet features two different, full-color classic monsters illustrations by FM cover artist Arlis, permanently sealed under a durable, clear vinyl overlay. Inside, each wallet is loaded with features like a full-length billfold, two extra pockets, window-pocket for ID driver's license, and three credit card holders. The FM logo is hot-stamped in gold on the inside, and each style comes with an FM ATM card and a Fang Gang picture card! Wallets are approximately 3.5" x 4.5" when folded. (288) (CAUT: 4) HUNCHBACK/WEREWOLF (FMW100)—Wallet $16.99 GHOST/PHANTOM (FMW200)—Wallet $16.99 SEA CREATURE/MUMMY (FMW400)—Wallet $16.99 VAMPIRE/MONSTER (FMW)—Wallet $16.99 WHAT, ME WORRY? COOKIE JAR Alfred E. Neuman has got the right idea! There's no need to worry when you have so many cookies with an awesome jar to hide them in. This ceramic cookie jar features a bust of the infamous Mad Magazine icon, Alfred E. Neuman. (4458) (CAUT: 4) Cookie Jar $39.99 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER THROUGH THE TRAPDOOR FIGURINE To save the wizarding world from impending disaster, Harry, Ron, and Hermione venture out of their beds, through the twisting halls of Hogwarts to prevent the robbery of a most prized object — the Sorcerer's Stone. Fluffy, one of the Rubeus Hagrid's monstrous pets keeps watch over the trapdoor that leads to the coveted Stone. Depicting the key scene from the first book, this entertaining figurine's trapdoor lights up, and also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is a hand-numbered open edition. Two "AA" batteries required; not included. (587/823597) (CAUT: 4) Figurine $50.99 HARRY POTTER SORTING HAT BOOKENDS What better way to showcase your Harry Potter books than between these 8"-tall book buddies? This bookend set includes the Sorting Hat and a stack of magic books. (587/823260) (CAUT: 4) Bookends $49.99 FARSCAPE FARSCAPE "BONE TO BE WILD" SCRIPT There is a feeding frenzy taking place on and off the living ship Moya! This official Farscape episode script will capture your attention page by page, as the core character identities surface beyond the special effects! Read it on a full stomach — you'll appreciate the advice! (870/FSSCR3) (CAUT: 4) Script $12.00 FARSCAPE "TEAMWORK" JUMBO PHOTO SET Sometimes it takes teamwork to make the journey a victory when you have dimensional schisms along the way! Officer Aeryn Sun and Astronaut John Crichton from the hit sci-fi series Farscape are the team that gleams through thick and thin, and their cast members support them every dench (inch — a Peacekeeper's unit of measurement) of the way! This is the perfect jumbo photo set as it showcases the daring duo and cast in huge, 11" x 14" official photos. (870/FSBGSET1) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2), 11x14 $20.00 FARSCAPE "CLOSE ENCOUNTER" PHOTO SET Have a close encounter with your favorite cast members of Farscape, the hit sci-fi series! Here are five close-up images you'll be sure to love in this official set! Includes Scorpius, Zhaan, Chiana, Captain Crais, and Namtar. (870/BVSET8) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5), 8x10 $30.00 GAMING MERCHANDISE MONOPOLY 7-INCH BEAN BAG FIGURE SET The three most popular characters from the world's best-selling board game are now special-edition plush pieces! The main character, Mr. Monopoly, is seen for the first time in 3-D, along with the two most popular tokens, "Scotty" dog and the Racecar. (4128) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. X #1 (Jan00) Set (x3) $21.99 CTHULHU BEER GLASSES By Bad Dog Designs! All your friends will be green (or greener) with envy when they see you drinking your favorite beverage out of these handsome Cthulhu pint glasses. (4782) (CAUT: 4) INNMOUTH GOLDEN LAGER (BDD2002)—Glass $11.95 ITHAQUA ICE (BDD2004)—Glass $11.95 WITCH HOUSE DARK (BDD2001)—Glass $11.95 WIZARD WHATELEY'S DUNWICH ALE (BDD2003)—Glass $11.95 MOVIES & TV SHADOW DAGGER This three-sided, stainless-steel dagger has a natural finish (not sharpened). The handle's material is made from solid metal with an antique brass finish. Features a sleeping spirit face on one side and an angry spirit on the other. Also, this dagger comes with a black-lacquered wood presentation stand and a three-color cloisonné brass medallion of the official Shadow logo. Overall length is 14_". (4792/UC943) (CAUT: 4) Dagger $83.99 STARGATE RA DAGGER This dagger is stainless steel with a cast metal "Eye of Ra" ornament. The handle is cast metal with antique brass plating. The plaque measures 15 1/8" x 5 1/8", in hardwood with a burgundy finish and brass-plated medallion. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity and mounting hardware. Overall length is 13". (4792/UC820) (CAUT: 4) Dagger $62.99 NECA LUNCHBOXES KISS METAL DRINK CONTAINER SET Each drink container fits perfectly inside a KISS lunch box. Includes Destroyer, Atomic, Love Gun, Solo, and Farewell. Set matches first five KISS lunch boxes. Limited to 5,000 sets. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $52.99 KISS NYC LUNCH BOX This is the first KISS lunch box that will include a metal drink container inside! Strictly limited to 5,000. Measures 9" x 7" x 4". (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box $26.99 MISFITS LUNCH BOX This classic, metal (not embossed) Misfits lunch box is simply awesome! Rock out with the guys of your favorite band! Measures 9" x 7" x 4". (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box $16.99 ROCK & ROLL OZZY OSBOURNE BLACK MARBLE PHOTO PLAQUE Ozzy Osbourne is a rock god! He is known all over the world for his on-stage theatrics and pulse-pounding music! Now, here's your chance to own a piece of this rock living legend with this wood photo plaque. This plaque is laminated in black marble style, and is ready to hang. An 8" x 10" photo of Ozzy is mounted beneath clear plexiglass. This plaque also includes a nameplate that features Ozzy's signature! (4155/PL2005) (CAUT: 4) Plaque, 12x15 $35.00 STAR TREK STAR TREK: VOYAGER METAL OVAL LOGO BLACK MUG Take your own voyage any time of the day with this new 11-oz. black mug featuring the Star Trek: Voyager logo in an embossed oval metal design on the front! You'll love to fill this mug up and drink it down. (870/VGRMUG4) (CAUT: 4) Mug $12.00 STAR TREK: VOYAGER METAL OVAL LOGO KEYCHAIN Start your engines! Here is the first release keychain for Voyager capturing the logo embossed in a beautiful oval metal design! Easy opening/closure to hold all your keys so you'll be ready to lock up the abode and get on the road. (870/VGRKEY1) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $6.00 WACKY WOBBLERS BOBBING HEAD FIGURES Bobbing Heads are all the rage! Collect all these loony cult icons, and watch their heads go crazy! Choose from Pee Wee Herman, Reddy Kilowatt, Sailor Jack, and Tiki God. (CAUT: 4) PEE WEE HERMAN (911/PW1601)—Bobbing Head $13.99 REDDY KILOWATT (4552/3110)—Wacky Wobbler $11.00 SAILOR JACK (4552/3108)—Wacky Wobbler $11.00 TIKI GOD (4552/3105)—Wacky Wobbler $11.00 XENA XENA "EVE" SCRIPT Following the action and adventure of the episode "Livia" comes "Eve," and the maternal bond between mother and child might need convincing since the child has become an absolute tyrant and warrior for Rome. Oh, how family ties tangle! (870/XESCR35) (CAUT: 4) Script $12.00 XENA "GET THROUGH THE DAY" TRAVEL MUG Ever felt like Xena Warrior Princess by thinking that you just can't seem to get through the day without kicking someone's butt? Well, now your thoughts can be relayed across the front of this stainless-steel thermal travel mug (with snug top) in and out of your daily journeys, and no one will get hurt! (870/XEMUG11) (CAUT: 4) Mug $24.00 XENA "GIFT OF GAB" PHOTO SET Gabrielle ignites the screen on every episode of Xena: Warrior Princess. So, here is a photo set to honor the "gift of Gab." This set includes five official episodic images to please even the most discriminating of fans! (870/XESET39) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5), 8x10 $30.00 XENA GLOW-IN-THE-DARK FRAMED PHOTO This glow-in-the-dark frame is ready to hang on the wall to immediately show your love for the warrior hero. The image actually glows in the dark! And, the designs are absolutely beautiful with the lights on or off. When you turn the lights off, you will be amazed at the images glowing back at you! (4150/140051) (CAUT: 4) Photo $65.99 XENA "LIVIA" SCRIPT How can a mother leave her child for 25 years? Read on and follow the thrilling episode script from Xena: Warrior Princess, and you'll soon discover a flip side to parenting! (870/XESCR34) (CAUT: 4) Script $12.00 SUPPLIES SECTION ULTRA PRO ULTRA PRO GRADING SYSTEM 10-COUNT PSA & BECKETT SLAB PAGES This is a new listing from Ultra Pro! These new brands are specially designed for PSA-Graded and Beckett-Graded cards. The PSA Slab Page holds four PSA-Graded cards, and the Beckett Slab Page holds four Beckett-Graded cards. Both have special lock-in tabs, and are three-hole punched for the Ultra Pro PSA and Beckett albums. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. PSA (81326)—Slab Pages PI BECKETT (81325)—Slab Pages PI ULTRA PRO GRADING SYSTEM 3-PACK PSA & BECKETT SLAB CLAM SHELL New individual clam, shell specifically designed for all PSA and Beckett-Graded cards, and ships in three units per individual pack. Choose from the PSA clam shell or the Beckett clam shell. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. PSA (81338)—Clam Shell PI BECKETT (81339)—Clam Shell PI ULTRA PRO 3-INCH GRADING ALBUMS The 3-Inch PSA Grading Album holds all PSA-Graded slabs, and comes in black, with clear overlay. The Grading System Album is designed to hold all Ultra Pro Beckett slab pages. No PVC, acid-free. These black Grading System albums have silver foil and gold foil. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. PSA (81348)—Album PI BECKETT (81328)—Album PI ULTRA PRO GRADED CARD 100-COUNT SLEEVES This new Graded card sleeves fit all PSA and Beckett _-inch screwdowns and more. Sold 100 units per bag. (81307) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S.A., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. Sleeve PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A ULTRA PRO HOLOGRAM PAGES Don't be fooled by imitations! These high quality top-loading hologram pages are just what you need to keep those cards in pristine condition! Choose between pages that hold one 8" x 10" photo or comics; three 7.5" x 3.5" proof sets; two 5" x 7" cards or prints; 15 tobacco-size cards up to 1.5" x 2.5"; six 2.5" x 5.25" cards; and eight 2.75" x 3.5" cards. ; and 12 stickers up to 2.25" x 2.5". 100 sheets per display, 10 displays per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. 1.5 X 2.5 TOBACCO CARDS (215D/SUPPLY237) PI 2.5 X 5.25 POCKET (206D/SUPPLY239) PI 2.25 X 2.5 STICKERS (212D/SUPPLY241) PI 2.75 X 3.5 POCKET (208D/SUPPLY240) PI 4 X 6 CARDS/PRINTS (246D/SUPPLY233) PI 5 X 7 CARD (202D/SUPPLY235) PI 7.5 X 3.5 PROOF SETS (203D/SUPPLY234) PI 8.5 X 11 SHEETS MAGAZINE (211D/SUPPLY236) PI 8 X 10 PHOTOS/COMICS (201D/SUPPLY232) PI O/A ULTRA PRO 9-POCKET PAGES For the ultimate in safe storage and lifetime protection for your valuable cards, trust in these 9-Pocket Pages! Made of heavyweight polypropylene material Acid-free (no PVC) Contoured and notched to fit easily into albums UV Barriers for added protection Super strong welds will not cold crack Sold in boxes containing 100 sheets, 10 displays per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. 9-POCKET PAGES (209D1/SUPPLY214) PI 9-POCKET PAGES TEXTURED (81319/SUPPLY284) (Sold in single cases) PI ULTRA PRO CARD PROTECTORS For trading cards! For those collectors who want the added protection of individual card protectors, look no further than these clear protectors! Archival-safe (no PVC), Hologram moved for fair game play Features super strong welds that won't cold crack Fits Ultra Pro 9 Pocket Pages Sold in packs of 100, 10 per counter display. Fits per all 2_ " x 3_ " cards. Sleeves (81133H/SUPPLY213) PI O/A ULTRA PRO DECK PROTECTORS For Collectible Card Game cards! These clear Deck Protectors are made especially for gaming cards. Made of archival quality heavy gauge polypropylene with super strong welds Fits Ultra Pro 9 Pocket Pages Crystal clear fronts , and available with clear, black, or red backs 100 sleeves per box, 10 boxes per display. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. CLEAR DECK PROTECTORS (81100H/SUPPLY211) PI BLACK SHIELD DECK PROTECTORS (81168/SUPPLY276) PI GREEN SHIELD DECK PROTECTORS (81323/SUPPLY285) PI RED SHIELD DECK PROTECTORS (81218H/SUPPLY278) PI METALLIC BLUE PROTECTORS (81355H/SUPPLY419) PI CD PROTECTORS (81051H/SUPPLY212) (10 per pack, 24 packs per display) PI O/A ULTRA PRO PLATINUM CARD SLEEVES These card sleeves are a great way to keep your valuable cards safe, and all are consistently sized (never undersized or oversized). Fits all 2 _ " x 3 _ " cards, and fits into Topploaders Contains one bonus divider, to help organize your card collection 100 sleeves per pack (RPSCG-1/SUPPLY266) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. Sleeves PI O/A ULTRA PRO PLASTIC CARD BOXES These boxes are perfect for storing a handful of cards so you can get up and go! Made of archival Polystyrene 2-Piece Slide In construction that allows you to store up to 100 cards Clear or smoke 2-Piece Case and Lid that comes with removable dividers that lets you store up to 150 cards horizontally Designed to be used with Ultra Pro card and deck protectors Retailers: 100 Slide-ins per case; 36 Two-pieces per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. SMOKE 2-PIECE CASE & LID (81175/SUPPLY271) PI CLEAR 2-PIECE CASE AND LID (81163/SUPPLY270) PI SLIDE IN (81162/SUPPLY269) PI O/A ULTRA PRO 3_ X 5_ CARD PAGES (204D/SUPPLY238) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. Card Pages PI O/A ULTRA PRO 3" X 5" TOP LOADERS 25-COUNT PACK Great for widevision cards! Holds all 2_" x 4_" cards. 25 per pack with four-color sell sheet. (81182) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. Pack (x25) PI O/A ULTRA PRO SCREWDOWNS These convenient screwdowns let you preserve your prized treasure to keep them safe from the annoying outside elements. The ultimate in card protection! If you need a screwdriver to get it out, it's gotta be safe! Made of archival Polystyrene. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. _" SWIVEL SCREWDOWN (81248/SUPPLY277) for 2_ x 3_ cards PI _" 4-SCREW SCREWDOWN (81140/SUPPLY273) for 2_ x 3_ cards PI 4" x 6" SCREWDOWN (81206/SUPPLY274) for 4 x 6 cards PI 5" x 7" SCREWDOWN (81207/SUPPLY275) for 5x 7 cards PI O/A ULTRA PRO SPORTS CARD ALBUMS These 3" D-ring albums are ideal for collectors who want to take extra precautions for their collections when they take them on the road! Made from recycled chipboard No PVC 3/8" foam padded covers Extra strong reinforced hinges Thumb notched spine label holders with ID inserts 12 lb. heavy duty Locking Force Retailers: 12 albums per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K., and Puerto Rico. BASEBALL NAVY (RPJN32/SUPPLY227) PI BASKETBALL NAVY (RPJN22/SUPPLY226) PI FOOTBALL GREY (RPJG42/SUPPLY225) PI HOCKEY BLACK (RPJM12/SUPPLY229) PI RACING BLACK (RPJM52/SUPPLY230) PI O/A ULTRA PRO ALBUMS These 3" D-ring albums are ideal for collectors who want to take extra precautions for their collections when they take them on the road. Made from recycled chipboard No PVC Thumb notched spine label holders with ID inserts Extra strong reinforced hinges 3/8" foam padded covers 12 lb. heavy duty Locking Force Retailers: 12 albums per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. COLLECTORS CARDS BLACK (RPJM82/SUPPLY256) PI COLLECTORS CARDS BURGUNDY (RPJB/82SUPPLY255) PI COLLECTORS CARDS NAVY (RPJN82/SUPPLY254) PI ALL SPORTS CARDS NAVY (RPJAS2/SUPPLY251) O/A ULTRA PRO CREATE-A-THEME 3-INCH ALBUM An album that lets you express your creativity! Insert individual graphics like photos, magazine covers, or even posters and give your album collections a distinct look! Customize your album to make anything from Pokemon, to X-Men, to the Baltimore Ravens! Black with clear overlay on the front cover Retailers: 12 albums per case. (RPCAT/SUPPLY231) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. Album PI O/A ULTRA PRO ALL SPORTS TOP DOG ALBUM Hey, if you've got a cool collection of hockey, basketball, baseball, or football trading cards, don't let 'em sit inside a dull binder that has the personality of a cantaloupe! This heavy-duty 3" D-ring album — resistant to cold cracking — features a black foam padded cover with a defractionary "All Sports" purple foil hotstamp. (RPJTDAS/SUPPLY272) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. Album PI O/A ULTRA PRO CREATE A THEME PORTFOLIO This portfolio is available with brilliant four-color graphic inserts with a Jester theme, or you can insert your own graphics to customize your cover design. This 9-pocket portfolio is perfect to store a set of your favorite trading or game cards! Archival-quality (no PVC) Strong reinforced hinges Resistant to cold cracking Contains 10 Ultra Pro Pages to store and protect 90 cards Retailers: 12 portfolios per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. Portfolio (RP9CAT-3/SUPPLY264) PI O/A ULTRA PRO PORTFOLIOS To highlight the most precious, valuable, and irreplaceable trading cards one should have a slim and impressive portfolio for that classy (and expensive) look! No PVC for archival storage Strong reinforced hinges Resistant to cold cracking 9 Pocket Portfolios hold 90 cards, while 4 Pocket Portfolios hold 40 cards Each portfolio contains 10 Ultra Pro high clarity pages Retailers: 12 portfolios per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. 9 POCKET ALL SPORTS NAVY (RP9AS2/SUPPLY243) PI 4 POCKET ALL SPORTS NAVY (RP4AS2/SUPPLY246) PI 4 POCKET ALL SPORTS BURGUNDY (RP4ASB2/SUPPLY245) PI O/A ULTRA PRO 3" MAGIC: THE GATHERING ALBUM If you're serious about preserving the quality and improving the integrity of your Magic: The Gathering cards collection, then you'll want to order this licensed album made especially for MTG cards! The album now features updated, sixth edition graphics! Archival-safe (no PVC) full-size album that resists cold cracking Includes extra-strong reinforced hinges and 3" D-rings Sports four-color graphics of MTG characters inserted in the cover, spine, and back Retailers: 6 albums per case. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., the U.K., and Puerto Rico. 3" Album (81305/SUPPLY203) PI ******************* DIRECT CURRENTS listings – Apr. '01 cover date / Feb. '01 releases 18