PREVIEWS VOL. XI #9 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS 3-D WISHBOOK #1 The 3-D Wishbook will feature some of the coolest three-dimensional collectibles around; from the hottest action figures and toys, to the latest and greatest statues and figurines! Inside, you'll find a plethora of cool stuff, ready to be added to your collection! If it's a 3-D representation of a two-dimensional character, we'll most likely have it… all in full-color for you to enjoy! Catalog MSRP: $0.75 PREVIEWS #11 Previews is your ultimate source for all the merchandise available from your local comic book specialty retailer… approximately two months in advance! Hundreds of comics from a myriad of publishers, merchandise, and exclusive editorial content available nowhere else! This issue features items scheduled to ship from January 2002 through March 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #11 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the November 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #11 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late October 2001 for items on sale in January 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME XI #11 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 PREMIER VENDORS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: HAUNTED #1 (OF 4) by Jane Espenson, Cliff Richards, and Julio Ferreira cover by Cliff Richards It's only been a couple days since graduation. Buffy's lost Angel, and now she's losing two of her best friends. Cordelia is moving to LA to become an actress. And Xander's getting ready to depart for parts unknown. The whole Scooby gang has to deal with all this emotional junk. Meanwhile, a sinister presence stirs among the charred rubble of what used to be Sunnydale High. It seems that the ghost of one of Buffy's recently deceased enemies has a bone to pick with her. How can Buffy kill something that's already dead? CANNON GOD EXAXXION #1: STAGE 1 PART 1 (OF 8) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The action-packed new ongoing series by Gunsmith Cats creator Kenichi Sonoda is here at last, with a bargain price and super-sized 48-page kickoff issue! It's a typical school day for Hoichi. He's skipping class and beating the stuffing out of a bunch of upperclassmen, which makes him about the only person on the whole planet who isn't glued to the television — today's the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Space Elevator, a gigantic earth-to-orbit elevator built by those lovable aliens, the Riofaldians, who arrived on Earth ten years ago. Today, the mass media is proud to report, tens of thousands of Riofaldians are working side by side with humanity, as good neighbors on the march to global prosperity. Hoichi's ultra-rich, ultra-brilliant, and ultra-eccentric grandfather (the author of a loony book claiming the Riofalds are out to take over the Earth) doesn't agree and this has driven a wedge between him and his equally eccentric grandson. But that — and the history of mankind — is about to change forever! Don't dare miss the series that's redefining the giant-robot story for the 21st century — Cannon God EXAXXION! • Features a wrap around cover! MATURE READERS. On sale November 21 b&w, 48pg (1 of 8) . . . $2.99 DIABLO: TALES OF SANCTUARY by PHIL AMARA, DAVE LAND, and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO; cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO Grab your sword and follow us as we venture deep into the world of Diablo in Tales of Sanctuary. Collecting three stories of horror, adventure, and action featuring characters and creatures from the hit video game Diablo! Follow the Barbarian Renit and Necromancer Cairo as they search the fabled "Hand of Naz" in order to overcome a demon horde. Meet a Paladin named Hale as he fights an evil that will cause him to question the very nature of his existence. Witness the Druid Azgar as he fights to defend his village and the demons that lie deep within him! Illustrated by master comics artist Francisco Ruiz Battlegods Velasco, Diablo: Tales of Sanctuary will slake your thirst for adventure and leave you crying for more! On sale November 14 FC, 64pg (one-shot) . . . $5.95 DARK HORSE MAVERICK TITLES MIKE MIGNOLA HELLBOY: THE BONES OF GIANTS ILLUSTRATED NOVEL created & illustrated by MIKE MIGNOLA written by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN On the frozen shores of Sweden, lightning strikes from a clear sky. The skeleton of a huge man is revealed, its fingers clutched around the handle of an iron hammer. No one who comes to see this marvel from Norse mythology can lift it — no one but Hellboy, who lifts the hammer just in time for lightning to strike again, welding it to his hand and leading him towards a bizarre series of visions and encounters. Chris Golden, author of the popular Hellboy: The Lost Army novel, makes his return to the character in a novel illustrated by Mike Mignola, award-winning creator of Hellboy and production designer of Disney's summer blockbuster, Atlantis. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale December 5 b&w, 200pg . . . . . . . . . . $14.95 SHANNON WHEELER TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S AMUSING MUSINGS created, written, & illustrated by SHANNON WHEELER A stalwart of the alternative comics scene, Shannon Wheeler has forged ever forward, wrapping his popular signature character around numerous social, political, and philosophical subjects. From consumer culture to self-confidence to bad media, Too Much Coffee Man wades through the underarm of human existence, centering on those habits we hate to love: liquor, cigarettes, ego, gambling, and, of course, caffeine. Observe Too Much Coffee Man as he encounters reality programming, cognitive dissonance, waifish super-models, infotainment, hot McDonald's coffee, and haiku. Encapsulating the intellectual café culture of metropolitan America, Too Much Coffee Man does your thinking for you — but the drinking, that's still your responsibility! SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale December 12 b&w, 144 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12.95 MATT WAGNER GRENDEL: DEVIL'S LEGACY TP created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by ARNOLD & JACOB PANDER Fathered by rape and suicide, the daughter of Stacy Palumbo and reluctant heir of a bloody mantle, Christine Spar is a study in seething rage. The author of the definitive account of Grendel's life, Spar is living the life of a minor celebrity, but that's all about to change. The very subject which propelled her to success is about to drag her into a dark pit of despair and anger. Soon Spar's life of metropolitan leisure will be eclipsed by that which sleeps within her, the bitter blade of Grendel and the desire for brutal balance: an eye for an eye, a death for a death. Along the way, she will find tragic love, take many lives, suffer a badly battered body, and take on the old foe of her adoptive grandfather, Hunter Rose. This book features dramatic, ahead-of-its-time art by the Pander Brothers and refreshed colors with a palette of many emotions by Jeromy Cox. Extras include a gallery of Wagner's brilliant painted covers for the series. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE READERS on sale December 12 FC, 328 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29.95 MORSE • WAGNER ANCIENT JOE #2 created, written, & illustrated by C. SCOTT MORSE The surly saga of Ancient Joe continues! Fearing his wife may be residing in Hell as retribution for a trick he played on the devil, Joe hopes to find a medium to communicate with damned souls under El Diablo's watch. The trick is, a promise from a barroom boxing buddy puts Joe in a back country tenement in Cuba, caught amidst the family squabbles of a strained father/daughter relationship. But is Joe really so far from his goal? Ancient Joe brings the flavor of rum and Cuban cigars to a completely new twist on mythology and sentiment, setting the scene for a unique new hero of our (or any) age. on sale November 28 b&w, 24 pg (2 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50 GRENDEL: THE DEVIL INSIDE #3 created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by BERNIE MIREAULT His spirit corrupted, eyes red with anger, Brian Li Sung is in the clutches of Grendel. It tears at his brain, taking the place of his sense of reason, turning him into a cold-hearted killer. And now the stage manager who once loved the "granddaughter" of Hunter Rose will meet his end. But it won't come easy. Inspector Wiggins, with his electronic eye and swaggering patience, must pass through a gauntlet of murderous mayhem to face Li Sung in a final shoot-out with only one survivor. Bernie Mireault's engaging lines and Joe Matt's inventive colors cement the darkness of Matt Wagner's winter tragedy. Features an all-new cover painting by Wagner. RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE READERS on sale November 21 FC, 32 pg (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 *********************** DARK HORSE EXTRA #41 This November, you'll have plenty to be thankful for, including your issue of Dark Horse Extra! Grab a cuppa joe and settle back with the debut of all new Too Much Coffee Man strip from Shannon Wheeler, previewing his forthcoming collection. Gobble up the exciting conclusions of Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Faith and SpyBoy! Plus, get the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse November title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Don't be a turkey — pick up the November Dark Horse Extra! On sale November 7 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #5 by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE Melaka's been keeping up the good fight. But, now that she knows the horrible truth about the vampire that's been stalking her, can she keep it up? No matter what she does, Melaka is not going to like it. Meanwhile, she's on the run from the thugs and the police. This calls for a very special blend of psychology and extreme violence. More thrills, chills, action, and drama from the critically acclaimed creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon! On sale November 7 FC, 32pg (5 of 8) . . . $2.99 OUTLAW 7 #4 by LOGAN LUBERA and CRAIG YEUNG; cover by LOGAN LUBERA Driven against their will to Mana City, our heroes prepare to make a last stand against Artimis Chill and his fearsome horde of Warhulks. As the towering brutes breach the impenetrable city walls, the Outlaws take the battle to the streets. Facing off against Viggen, bounty hunters, demonic surprises, and even Artimis himself, our heroes fight to save not just the city but the whole world in a final climactic battle. Will Bayman Ford's scant training be enough to stand against the might of Artimis? Even if Chill is defeated, will the Outlaws be able to stop his army of devastating Warhulks without the help of Runecrusher and Kade? On sale November 28 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 RODRIGO HC By HERMANN and YVES HUPPEN European graphic-fiction master Hermann is known throughout the world for his richly detailed painted art, brilliantly executed composition, and dynamic cinematic approach to storytelling, but his awe-inspiring work is not widely available in the United States. Dark Horse, in association with Strip Art Features now brings English-language editions of Hermann's latest work to American audiences, presented in an oversized graphic album that beautifully showcases his stunning creative skills. Rodrigo is rich period adventure, set in 14th century Spain at a time of social tumult and great political instability, a time of bloody warfare between Christians and Moslems and dark intrigues in the ranks of the Spanish aristocracy. Few works of graphic fiction can match the sheer splendor of Hermann's vision, and Rodrigo is Hermann at his best! On sale December 19 HC, 56pg, FC, 10" x 13" . . . $16.95 PLANET OF THE APES #3 by IAN EDGINTON, POP MHAN, NORMAN LEE, and GUY MAJOR; cover by DEREK THOMPSON Our heroic trio of Esau, Seneca, and Attar take the fight to the savage apes who have been besieging the remote, embattled township. They successfully follow them through the jungle back to their lair, but they're not prepared for what they find. The savage apes' home is, in fact, the lost ruins of the first Ape City abandoned centuries ago! While a hidden chapter from the history of the Planet of the Apes has been uncovered, another mystery is discovered: who or what were the Old Gods? On sale November 7 FC, 32pg (ongoing) (Thompson cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (ongoing) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 MONSTERS, INC. Join a host of spooky yet hardworking monsters as they pop out of closets and try to collect scares from the children of the world. There's only one catch though — the Monsters are afraid of the KIDS! When by accident a child ends up in Monsters, Inc. headquarters, mayhem abounds! This graphic adaptation of the Disney/Pixar film Monsters, Inc. is sure to please comics fans and moviegoers as well! On sale October 31 FC 48pg (one-shot) . . . $4.95 SUPERMAN/TARZAN: SONS OF THE JUNGLE #2 (OF 3) by CHUCK DIXON, CARLOS MEGLIA, and DAVE STEWART; cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS The paths of Kal-El of the Apes and Lord Greystoke finally converge in the wilds of Kal-El's jungle kingdom! They can both provide pieces to the puzzles of each others' destinies, but odd evils are stirring, waiting patiently to reveal themselves and wreak havoc. Our heroes must make the trek to the Lost City of Opar, where they'll have more action than they can handle. And what will happen when the latest jewel in the crown of the seductive lady La turns out to be kryptonite?! On sale November 21 FC, 32pg (2 of 3) . . . $2.99 ANGEL #3 by BRETT MATTHEWS, JOSS WHEDON, MEL RUBI, and CHRIS DREIER; cover by MEL RUBI The onslaught continues as the unknown evil that has been menacing Angel and his friends finally reveals itself. Can Angel, Wesley, Cordelia, and Gunn put the pieces together in time or will Angel's past put an end to their future? This thrilling, new Angel epic is co-written by none other than series creator Joss Whedon and pencilled by Mel Rubi (Witchblade / Aliens / Darkness / Predator: Mindhunter), one of the hottest pencillers in comics. On sale November 14 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 ANGEL AUTUMNAL TP by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN, TOM SNIEGOSKI, ERIC POWELL, CHRISTIAN ZANIER, and ANDY OWENS Angel searches an abandoned amusement park to rescue a little girl from a vicious gang of kidnappers. But the kidnappers aren't the only things Angel must contend with — he, the girl, and the thugs have to fight their way past an army of demonic rats! In "Vermin" we find out why Angel has such a dislike for the furry little buggers. Then in "Little Girl Lost," Angel investigates a series of bizarre deaths caused by spontaneous combustion. He soon links the deaths to a teenage runaway and a demon spellcaster. What's the connection? Angel better find out or he might be the one in the hot seat. On sale December 12 SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #39: NIGHT OF A THOUSAND VAMPIRES by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by CLIFF RICHARDS Don't you hate it when you go to a funeral and unwittingly open an ancient portal to a prison dimension and summon forth a rampaging horde of blood-starved vampires? In this issue, that's exactly what happens to Buffy! These extra dimensional nasties have got only one thing in mind — dinner. And Sunnydale is on the menu — literally. It's just one of those days. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, with art by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel. On sale November 28 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Richards cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 AKIRA BOOK 5 by KATSUHIRO OTOMO In the 21st century, the once-glittering Neo-Tokyo lies in ruins, leveled in minutes by the infinite power of the child psychic giant, Akira. Now a wasteland of rubble and anarchy, the Great Tokyo Empire rises, a ragtag group of zealots and crazies who worship and fear Akira and his mad prime minister, Tetsuo, an angry teen with immense powers of his own — and equally immense twisted ambitions. The planet at large is not taking the threat lying down, however, and the might of the world is ready to take on the Empire, but will technology's most advanced weaponry be enough to destroy Akira — and is Tetsuo an ever greater threat? The fifth chapter in a sweeping epic of over 2000 pages, Akira 5 is the penultimate act of a mind-blowing graphic-novel masterpiece of awe-inspiring imagination and gut-wrenching power, and the inspiration for the classic Akira animated film. MATURE READERS On sale December 19 SC, 416pg, b&w . . . $27.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: AKIRA VOL. 1 TP SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 AKIRA VOL. 2 TP SC, 304pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12977) . . . $24.95 AKIRA VOL. 3 TP SC, 288pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR13635) . . . $24.95 ******************* BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #62: STIGMATA by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Hyakurin's gone, and that's perfect for the recovering Manji. He's been waiting for a chance to ask Master Sori an important question — where did Sori, a spy for the Shogunate, meet the blonde killer in the first place? And what's the real story about Hyakurin's Mugai-ryu assassins? Some curious light is shed at last on this mystery lady… FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 14 b&w, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: THE GATHERING VOL. II TP by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS While the immortal samurai, Manji, has his hands full with a trio of skillful and merciless killers of the renegade Ittö-ryü sword school, Manji's charge, Rin, prepares to make her way through government checkpoints to leave Edo and find Anotsu Kagehisa — lord of the Ittö-ryü and murderer of her parents — and fulfill her quest of vengeance. Unjustly wanted for murder, Rin must try to pass in disguise, but the checkpoint officers are no fools, and she will not pass without a thorough interrogation — and one slip will mean Rin's execution! MATURE READERS On sale December 19 SC, 216pg, b&w . . . $15.95 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #4: MYSTERY CHILD PART 2 (OF 8) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Who is this mystery boy? He's certainly not human, but even the goddess Belldandy can't tell if he's a god, a demon, or something in between. But one thing's for sure: he's a wizard at manipulating people; he's even gotten the hard-bitten Chihiro wrapped around his finger at Whirlwind Motorcycles. So why is it that Keiichi seems to be the only person who seems suspicious? Especially when the little boy asks if he can spend the night — with Belldandy?! On sale November 7 b&w, 32pg (2 of 8) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 16: THE GATEWAY INTO WINTER TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ The Lone Wolf's arch-enemy, Yagyu Retsudo, begins to reach the end of his rope, as he sends his only daughter and last child after the blood-storm that is Itto Ogami! Meanwhile, Ogami and Daigoro happen upon another clue about the mysterious Yagyu Letter in a final showdown with the Kurokuwa ninja clan. A desperate Retsudo puts a bounty on Ogami's head, and two of Japan's most deadly bounty hunters hunt for the Lone Wolf and his Cub, while a poor woodcutter must decide between the bounty and his life by sheltering Ogami and Daigoro! All this and much more awaits in one of comics' most legendary series. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 26 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB RELISTS LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TP SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: THE BELL WARDEN TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TP SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13112)) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TP SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13290) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 9: SHADOWS, ECHOES TP SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13578) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 10: SEPARATE PATHS TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 11: TALISMAN OF HADES TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 ***************** SUPER MANGA BLAST! #18 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Club 9 turns up the heat as Haruo sets her favorite cartoonist on fire! But that's not the only flame she's lit: after just one day, the country girl is lighting a lot of fires in the hearts of the patrons of Club 9! Things aren't exactly cooling off in Seraphic Feather either: the flirting between Apep and Fawn is hot, but the battle between the murderous guardian and the good guys is simply relentless! In Shadow Star, Shiina and the shy Akira have to team up to find that cruel shadow dragon-keeper Shiina encountered weeks ago…and they're getting warmer! In 3x3 Eyes, Pai and Yakumo continue their search in China and end up in serious hot water. And in What's Michael?, our curious cat is living a life of metropolitan leisure, which has little to do with our "heat" theme, but how far can we drag this concept anyway? FOR MATURE READERS On sale November 28 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW 2002 CALENDAR We are excited to announce a new special project for American fans of Masamune (Ghost in the Shell, Intron Depot) Shirow. A spectacular 2002 calendar. It is the same high-quality item that Japanese publisher Seishinsha is preparing for release to the Japanese market, but we are translating it into English and including U.S. holidays. 13 stunning full-color illustrations grace the calendar, which is packaged in an imprinted plastic envelope. These calendars were designed and printed especially Dark Horse in Japan and will only be available in a limited quantity. On sale November 15 FC, 19 3/4" x 8 1/4" unfolded . . . $24.99 STAR WARS: JANGO FETT TP by RON MARZ and TOM FOWLER; cover by TOM FOWLER A solitary figure, clad in the distinctive armor of a Mandalorian Warrior, cuts through a throng of soldiers, bounty hunters, and cutthroats, unleashing a barrage of blaster fire with graceful, cold-blooded dexterity. This could only be the most notorious assassin in the galaxy: Jango Fett! This Christmas, Dark Horse Comics is giving you something you've always wanted, a glimpse of Boba Fett, the most mysterious and beloved of all the Star Wars rogues. First you'll meet Jango Fett, a bounty hunter and killer for hire who is looking for a lucrative job. When Jango is hired to recover a rare and extremely valuable artifact, he thinks this could be his biggest score. Only one obstacle stands between him and his prize: a beautiful and deadly rival! On sale December 26 SC, 64pg, FC . . . $5.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — DEATH, LIES, & TREACHERY TP by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy SC, 144pg, FC (STAR07444) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Ian Gibson, John Nadeau, Jim Amash, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10240) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TP by Timothy Truman, Mark Schultz, Randy Stradley, Andy Mangels, John Nadeau, Mel Rubi, and Javier Saltares SC, 112pg, FC (STAR11865) . . . $12.95 ******************** STAR WARS #36: THE STARK HYPERSPACE WAR PART 1 (OF 4) by JOHN OSTRANDER, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by JON FOSTER During a time of conflict, the galaxy's supply of bacta, used to treat the sick and injured, runs dangerously low making the existing supply highly valuable. The charismatic and bold Iaco Stark brings together a conglomeration of pirates and smugglers to form the Stark Commercial Collective. Their goal: liberate the existing supplies of bacta for the Outer Rim colonies. Intrigue and treachery abound until Senator Valorum arranges to bring in the Jedi to negotiate peace between the Republic, the Trade Federation, and the Stark Collective. Before talks can begin double-crosses are already being planned. But what exactly is the trap and who will fall victim? Don't miss out on this first issue in a new story arc which tells how Plo Koon became a permanent member of the Jedi Council! On sale November 28 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #3 (OF 4) by RYDER WINDHAM, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN and NORMAN LEE Captured by Krayn, a ruthless pirate and slave trader, Anakin Skywalker is bound into servitude and thrust into the dangerous spice factories of Nar Shaddaa. Obi-Wan Kenobi prepares to infiltrate Krayn's operations to rescue his beloved Padawan. Anakin, without his lightsaber, must again fight for freedom and help his fellow slaves. Bridging the events between Episodes I and II, this series continues to expand on the young boy who will one day grow to be Dark Lord of the Sith! On sale November 14 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS : TAG & BINK ARE DEAD #2 (OF 2) by KEVIN RUBIO and LUCAS MARANGON; cover by LUCAS MARANGON Tag Greenly and Bink Otauna are dead. The two rebel soldiers chose to disguise themselves as Stormtroopers to escape the icy clutch of death. Eventually they found their way onto the Death Star where they (along with everyone else on the battle station) were blown to smithereens. That's how issue #1 of Tag and Bink Are Dead ended. So, if they're dead — how exciting is the second issue going to be?! PLENTY! And it's HILARIOUS to boot! Make sure not to miss this final chapter in the lives of Tag & Bink! Written by Kevin Rubio (creator of the Internet film sensation Troops and the laugh-riot short stories "A Death Star is Born" and "Force Fiction" from Star Wars Tales) and illustrated by the masterful Lucas Marangon. On sale November 7 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) . . . $2.99 CHRIS WARE LUNCH BOX Remember gym class, being called names, and getting spit on? Well, here's the "Rusty Brown" lunchpail — the perfect companion for children who are used to dining alone. Decorated with popular images from the new serial beginning in "The ACME Novelty Library" series of picture books and pamphlets, this one is sure to be just the thing to display for a short time, put in a closet, and then eventually throw away. Four color, embossed, and solid metal — so that it really hurts when somebody bigger than you smacks you on the side of the head with it. On sale January 23 FC, embossed metal . . . $19.99 ALSO AVAILABLE: BETTIE PAGE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10342) . . . $19.95 BONE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11644) . . . $19.95 DEVIL GIRL LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12577) . . . $19.99 FLASH GORDON LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12314) . . . $19.99 FUTURAMA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12315) . . . $19.99 GROO LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10347) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR10349) . . . $19.95 INTRON DEPOT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11684) . . . $19.95 LITTLE NEMO IN SLUMBERLAND LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 MADMAN LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11005) . . . $19.95 MILK & CHEESE LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR10355) . . . $19.95 OLIVIA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR11006) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SPIRIT LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 ******************** HBO: BAND OF BROTHERS ZIPPO® LIGHTER STANDARD AND COLLECTOR'S EDITIONS Based on the best-selling book, HBO's epic miniseries Band of Brothers tells the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Starting with their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942, it recounts the achievements of the elite rifle company, which parachuted into France early on D-Day morning, fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and captured Hitler's Eagle's Nest at Berchtesgaden. Drawn from hours of interviews with survivors, as well as soldiers' journals and letters, Band of Brothers chronicles a unit that took 150 percent casualties and became true American heroes. In keeping with the historical accuracy of the miniseries, Dark Horse has been working with HBO and the Zippo company to create this special lighter. This official Band of Brothers Zippo features the series logo and depicts the look of lighters manufactured in the era of WWII. Black Matte finish with olive green logo on front. Packaged in a printed tin and full-color slipcase. On sale December 12 Standard edition, black matte finish, olive green logo . . . $39.99 This very special edition of the HBO: Band of Brothers Zippo® Lighter has been designed with the serious collector in mind. The finish is a smooth high-polish chrome; the Band of Brothers logo is engraved into the front surface, and finished with gold inlay. The edition number of each ZippoTM (xxx/750) is also engraved into the back panel. The package is a beautiful Walnut box, also engraved with the Band of Brothers logo. On sale December 12 Collector's edition, high-polish chrome, engraved logo w/gold inlay . . . $100.00 DHORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN T-SHIRTS Dark Horse is brewing up another batch of fine and funky apparel, this time featuring Shannon Wheeler's Too Much Coffee Man. He's iconic, he's ironic, he's histrionic, and he wears a giant coffee cup on his head. Support the habit! On sale November 21 COFFE CUP WITH WINGS/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 SKULL WITH COFFEE CUP/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 COFFEE CUP STAIN/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN W/LOGO/PLAIN TEE/ASH/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 ****************** FUTURAMA HORRIBLE GELATINOUS BLOB SQUISHY TOY Tough 'n' rubbery on the outside, gooey 'n' sparkly on the inside, it's the Horrible Gelatinous Blob, in all his squishably soft glory! One squeeze, and this disturbing toy will ooze its way into your unsuspecting heart. Complete with a terrified Fry floating inside him, H.G. Blob stands a little over 4" tall, and comes in a most appealing package. More Futurama Fun! On sale January 23 Squishy Toy . . . $9.99 ALSO AVAILABLE: FUTURAMA LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR12315) . . . $19.99 FUTURAMA: BENDER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card (STAR12762) . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: KIF KROKER BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card . . . $9.99 FUTURAMA: LEELA BENDY TOY 6" bendable toy, FC, on blister card . . . $9.99 ****************** PLANET OF THE APES LIMITED-EDITION THADE STATUE From Tim Burton's summer blockbuster film Planet of the Apes comes Thade. A detailed, fully painted cold-cast statue of the ruthless General of the Ape Army. Portrayed by Tim Roth in the film, Thade is a merciless and cunning warrior fully dedicated to the total ape domination of the planet. The talented team at Gentle Giant Studios has captured a dynamic moment in the life of this great character. This 12" fully painted polyresin statue brings forward the essence of the new vision for Planet of the Apes. This is a numbered, limited-edition statue, and comes packed in a full-color collectors' box. On sale December 5 12" tall, fully painted, limited edition, packaged in a full-color collectors' box. . . $150.00 THE DIRTY PAIR STATUE Genetically enhanced super-babes Kei and Yuri are always in trouble, especially when their adventures are created by American "manga" artist Adam Warren! We have enlisted two great talents— the aforementioned Mr. Warren and the talented folks at Big Chief studios to create the niftiest Dirty Pair collectible yet: a fully-detailed polyresin sculpture. Depicting the dynamite duo in an animated action pose, this prepainted statue will enhance any statue collector or comic fan's mantlepiece or bookshelf. Measuring approximately 10" high on a sculpted base, the piece comes packaged in a full-color collector's box. A black & white sketchbook showing Adam Warren's roughs is included. On sale January 30 10" tall, prepainted . . . $175.00 OLIVIA COASTER SET You've seen her art in the pages of Playboy Magazine and in dozens of other publications, on calendars, book covers, limited- edition prints, greeting cards, and movie posters. Dark Horse is pleased to present a beautiful collection of Olivia art in the form of this high-quality coaster set. The set includes 4 full-color, 1/4" thick, cork-backed coasters, packaged in a very attractive full-color box. On sale December 5 4 full-color coasters, 1/4" thick, in full-color box . . . $12.99 OLIVIA MAGNET SET Dark Horse and Olivia De Berardinis recently had the distinct pleasure of poring over hundreds of Olivia illustrations and paintings, searching for the perfect group of "magnetic" images. This set of four beautiful full-color magnets is the result. On sale January 16 4 full-color magnets . . . $12.99 OLIVIA ORNAMENT Last year Dark Horse offered it's first ornament, of Bettie Page. Our thanks to all of you who have turned it into a year-round success. This year, we are proud to continue our new tradition with our first ornament based on the work of world famous artist Olivia De Berardinis. Inspired by her painting of "scream queen" and glamour pinup Julie Strain, the amazon essence of this sultry beauty has been captured in a 5" hanging sculpture (hook and eye are removable). We're very excited, and sure that this Olivia ornament (or mini-statue if you like) will make a striking addition anywhere you care to hang her. Packaged in a full- color box. On sale December 5 Full color ornament . . . $19.99 OLIVIA ZIPPO LIGHTER #1 This hot new high-end Zippo features a sultry illustration from the collection of internationally renowned glamour artist Olivia De Berardinis. By utilizing the carbon-graphite reproduction process, we are able to present Olivia's art with all detail and subtlety intact. This Zippo comes packaged in a printed tin case, protected with a full-color printed sleeve. This is glamour at its hottest. On sale January 16 FC, packaged in printed tin case with printed sleeve . . . $39.99 STILL AVAILABLE! OLIVIA LUNCH BOX Olivia De Berardinis has become the foremost glamour artist, inheriting the mantle of Vargas and Petty with her stunning and sexy paintings of beautiful women. Here is a lunch box you can sink your teeth into! FC, 8" x 7" x 3-3/4" (STAR11006) . . . $19.95 ******************* POP-OUT PEOPLE™ Futurama! Simpsons! Dark Horse continues its line of fun Pop-Out People! Pop out each character, put 'em on their bases, and stand em up in front of cool scenery. Arrange these on your desk, dashboard, computer, bookshelf, or wherever you need some fun. Each element is printed on both sides in full color, and each set comes with its own custom 2-sided diorama. Collect 'em all. On sale November 7 FUTURAMA #5: "XMAS STORY" EPISODE POP-OUT PEOPLE You'd better watch out! Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's bringing lots of punishment for naughty boys and girls! It's Xmas 3000, and Christmas isn't quite the same as it used to be. Santa is now a homicidal robot whose programming tells him that everyone's been naughty, and everyone must be punished severely. Christmas is now Xmas, and the name of the game is stay out of the way! But Fry is determined to find a present for Leela, and must risk life and limb to get it. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) THE SIMPSONS #5: "SIMPSONS ROASTING ON AN OPEN FIRE" EPISODE POP-OUT PEOPLE Ho, Ho, Ho, Homer! Relive the classic Christmas episode that started it all! Join Marge, Lisa, Bart, Homer, little Maggie, and the rest of the dysfunctional clan as they celebrate the season as only the Simpsons can! Homer moonlights as Santa Claus down at the mall to earn some extra cash, then blows it all at the track on Christmas Eve. Out of time and with no gifts for his family, Homer despairs, but a loser of a greyhound named Santa's Little Helper makes everyone's Christmas the best ever! FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) ************************ DC COMICS TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES So you say you're not getting enough of Millennium City's champion science-hero? You're clamoring for more adventures of Attabar Teru's mental marvel? Well then friends, TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES is just the fix you need, brought to you by the amazing folks at AMERICA'S BEST COMICS! Each issue of TERRIFIC TALES spotlights Tom Strong in not one, but two terrific tales — and also features a third exciting tale starring new sensation Jonni Future! The lead story every issue features a Tom Strong adventure set in present-day Millennium City, but in a grittier tone than found in TOM STRONG — written by the genius creator behind AMERICA'S BEST COMICS, Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, From Hell), with stylish art by Paul Rivoche (LEGION WORLDS, Mr. X). The second story introduces a series of adventures starring Young Tom Strong as he explores the enchanting yet dangerous island he calls home — written by Steve "no relation to Alan" Moore (AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SPECIAL) and illustrated by Alan Weiss (TOM STRONG). Steve Moore also collaborates with Arthur Adams (THE AUTHORITY, Monkeyman & O'Brien) on a brand new, sexy, super-science saga called Jonni Future, the story of a woman who travels four billion(!) years into the future. As a special bonus feature for the extra-sized first issue only, Alan Moore is joined by Jaime Hernandez (Love & Rockets, Penny Century) for an endearing Tesla solo story. All this goodness is wrapped in a breathtaking cover by Arthur Adams — how's that for a premiere issue?!? This project is supported with a 4-color poster and house and trade ads. TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES is a bimonthly ongoing AMERICA'S BEST COMICS series edited by Scott Dunbier. The 40-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $3.50 U.S. Subsequent issues are 32 pages with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. CATWOMAN As the last series starring Catwoman drew to a close, the feline anti-heroine lay injured, unconscious, and barely alive beneath the streets of Gotham City. Following the investigation into her "death" by private investigator Slam Bradley (seen in the 4-part backup serial in DETECTIVE COMICS #759-762), Selina Kyle makes her triumphant return in CATWOMAN — a stylish new ongoing series written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN, THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES), with the first 4-issue arc illustrated in a bold, noir-ish style by penciller Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) and inker Mike Allred (X-Force, Madman)! Then beginning with issue #5, Brad Rader (THE BATMAN ADVENTURES, Batman: The Animated Series) & Armando Gil take over the art chores. The new volume of CATWOMAN is a stylistic departure from the previous series and sets a surprising new course for Selina Kyle and her feline alter-ego. Catwoman is back, with a new look and a new take on life, but it comes with a cost. Meanwhile, a serial killer is racking up bodies in her old haunts, taking her back to a life she thought she'd left behind permanently. And wait'll you see who walks back into her life! This is the beginning of something special, so gear up! This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a website promotion at www.dccomics.com. CATWOMAN is an ongoing series edited by Matt Idelson. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH They've brought you SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME, and last year's SHAZAM!: POWER OF HOPE — now the multiple award-winning creative team of writer Paul Dini (BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN) and painter Alex Ross (KINGDOM COME) bring their fourth collaboration to life with WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH. SPIRIT OF TRUTH finds the Amazon Princess at an impasse. She has lofty goals and ideals for the world beyond Paradise Island, but her message of peace, understanding, and fellowship is rejected because of the way she is perceived. In her role as the Amazons' ambassador, not every nation is willing to embrace her — despite her actions and best intentions. Wonder Woman puts down a terrorist junta, dispatches high-tech thieves and other troublemakers, but to advance her mission in Man's World, she must seek the counsel of the only one she can trust. Powerfully written by Dini, with staggering painted art by Ross that combines traditional comic-book storytelling and the illustrated-text format of storybooks, SPIRIT OF TRUTH finds Wonder Woman — like her lasso which reveals falsehood and fabrication on the part of her enemies — uncovering the truth behind who she is, what she represents, and the task ahead of her. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, a co-op ad slick, and house and trade ads. WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH is an 64-page oversized softcover (measuring 10" x 13 1/2"), coedited by Charles Kochman and Joey Cavalieri. It arrives in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. Welcome to the neighborhood. JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL When a city from space crash-lands in California — skidding across hundreds of miles of cities and towns — only the World's Greatest Super- Heroes can hope to contain the massive damage. But when that city proves to be populated mostly with super-beings from another world, even the Justice League of America may not be enough to stem the disaster in JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL — a Prestige Format one-shot presenting an event that drastically alters the landscape of not just California, but the DC Universe itself. Written by comics newcomers Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and showcasing vivid, career-high-point art and covers by Ariel Olivetti (X-Man), JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL introduces the inhabitants of Haven, whose escape from an otherworldly tyrant has brought them to an even greater calamity. Colliding with the Earth, hundreds of thousands of "Havenites" have already died, despite the efforts of their city's greatest champions — the super-heroic Alliance. As the Alliance struggles in rescue efforts while bridging cultural and lingual gaps with the JLA, the city of Haven may survive to find a new — and surprising — place in post-war United States of America. But how will the Luthor Administration respond to this unexpected arrival? And can anyone — Luthor, the JLA, the Alliance, or even the villains and traitors within Haven's midst — predict what will happen when the being who drove Haven away follows her prey to Earth? JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL introduces scores of bizarre and intriguing new alien characters, and sets the stage for the upcoming HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY maxiseries (solicited next month). Both thrilling and emotionally involving, the story of the Havenites begins here, as the JLA attempts to save those in the path of the city's progress from being destroyed, while at the same time helping them find a safe place on a strange new world. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a website promotion at www.dccomics.com. JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format edited by Mike Carlin, arriving in comic-book stores November 21 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HC Hal Jordan was one of the greatest Green Lanterns who ever lived, and his life as a Green Lantern affected far more people than anyone could have known. Now, the pieces he has left in his wake are coming together, and the results will shock and amaze you. GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN is a special 112-page hardcover written by Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) and illustrated by Brent Anderson (KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY, Rising Stars) and Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin), chronicling the life of a tragic hero, through his times of heroic bravery to his final attempt at redemption. Starting at Hal's funeral, LEGACY follows Tom Kalmaku, Hal's mechanic and confidante through his career as Green Lantern, and portrays the betrayal Tom felt after Hal's fall from grace. Tom then is left to deal with the greatest of Hal's legacies: a young boy claiming to be Hal's son, who has a connection to one of the universe's greatest powers. But first the pair must figure out why a dark figure has come from outer space to make sure no descendant of Hal Jordan survives. Interweaving action and drama from Hal's heroic career with the reactions of loved ones, LEGACY — which takes place prior to Hal's transformation into the Spirit of Vengeance known as the Spectre — is a sweeping tale of family, friends, vengeance…and redemption. This project is supported with house and trade ads. GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HC is a 112-page hardcover edited by Bob Schreck, arriving in comic-book stores November 28 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. Will Eisner's THE NAME OF THE GAME HC Following the success of last year's MINOR MIRACLES (the first original addition to DC's Will Eisner Library), one of comics' most influential and groundbreaking storytellers returns with an all-new 176-page hardcover, THE NAME OF THE GAME. Written and illustrated by Will Eisner, THE NAME OF THE GAME is a tumultuous generational saga of a wealthy Jewish family's assimilation into New York society, spanning the first half of the 1900s. It's also the story of the American Dream, and the game of marrying for social advantage. With this book the author relates in modern form the classic fairy tale story of the pauper's hope of advancement by marrying into royalty. Conrad and Alex Arnheim are two rich sons who inherited their family's successful garment business, and over the years, they each, in turn, destroy the family legacy. Conrad, the adored eldest son, grows up to be a ruthless businessman and womanizer, true to no one but himself. Alex becomes a life-long alcoholic, destroying himself and those who love him. An emotionally rich tale, THE NAME OF THE GAME delves into the lives of the many people who are connected to the Arnheims, painting a compelling picture of life, family, religion, and social status from the turn-of-the- century through post World War II America. This project is supported with house and trade ads. THE NAME OF THE GAME is a 176-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores November 21 with a cover price of $29.95 U.S. WAR STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES So far DC has announced two of four VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that explore the true horrors of World War II. The third of these 64-page Specials, WAR STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES, finds Ennis collaborating with the legendary artist of WATCHMEN, Dave Gibbons, offering a breathtaking look at war you won't soon forget. SCREAMING EAGLES begins with an elderly soldier reminiscing about his days in WWII. His kids and grandkids are always asking him what it was like, how he got through it all, and how he survived. But he only has one answer for them… To learn that answer, they must listen to him as he recounts the waning days of the war in Europe, where a battle-weary sergeant and the remnants of his decimated squad are sent to scout a remote chateau on the German front. What they find is a treasure trove of Nazi plunder and stolen luxuries the likes of which they never imagined in the previous months of bloody fighting. But they quickly find that sometimes having it easy can test a soldier's resolve as much as the worst firefight. And the old soldier's answer? You'll just have to read SCREAMING EAGLES to find out, as both Ennis and Gibbons deliver one of their strongest efforts ever in this instant classic. This project is supported with house ads. WAR STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES is a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot coedited by Tony Bedard and Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 21 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN Critically-acclaimed creator Gilbert Hernandez, Time Magazine's "Hot Pick for comics creator of 2001" (along with his brother Jaime, for their legendary comic Love and Rockets) brings his inimitable charm and wit to VERTIGO with the 5-issue miniseries, GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN. In the spirit of filmmakers David Lynch and Pedro Almodovar, Gilbert's colorful cast and irreverent sensibilities fuel a story that defies all genres and stereotypes of contemporary fiction. Written and illustrated by Hernandez, GRIP begins when Mike Chang wakes up one day in the middle of a busy street. Exactly where he is and who he is are the least of his problems. At the moment, Mike's being chased by a group of heavily armed thugs known as The Overboys, while spewing out inane phrases and shaking uncontrollably as he runs for his life. And although he doesn't recognize his reflection, this is not a simple case of amnesia. Mike Chang's worst nightmares about gender, identity and conspiracy theories have collided — and who he was is far less frightening than what he's about to become. In his quest for answers, Mike encounters a detective (and his grandmother), a strange dwarf couple, the silent Mystery Girls, and a smooth- talking know-it-all who may be Mike's partner in crime…if only he could be trusted. But who are they all to Mike? And then there's Mike's skin. It doesn't just seem to have a life of its own. It really does...and it's about to go exploring. At once a horrific sci-fi thriller and a mysterious romantic adventure, GRIP is a unique and quirky story about the world at large and coming to grips with the skin you're in. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a website promotion at www.dccomics.com. GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN is a 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE DEADMAN COLLECTION DLX SLIPCASED HC "Rama Kushna has given me the power to move among the living, until I find my murderer! And I will find him — if it takes an eternity!" — Deadman Everyone's favorite dead super-hero, Deadman, was last seen in the DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN miniseries and is soon set to star in an ongoing DEADMAN series starting in December. Now his earliest adventures — most of them illustrated by the legendary Neal Adams (THE GREEN LANTERN/GREEN ARROW COLLECTION) — are collected in THE DEADMAN COLLECTION, a massive 356-page deluxe slipcased hardcover that features the writing talents of Adams, Bob Haney, Jack Miller, Arnold Drake, Robert Kanigher, and Dennis O'Neil, with additional art by Carmine Infantino and George Tuska. Upon his death, circus acrobat Deadman (Boston Brand) is endowed with the ability to enter and possess bodies of the living by a mysterious supernatural being named Rama Kushna. Brand is given these abilities for a single purpose: to wreak vengeance against his murderer, "The Hook." So begin the stories found in THE DEADMAN COLLECTION, reprinting STRANGE ADVENTURES #205-216, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #79, 86 and 104, selected stories from AQUAMAN (Volume One) #50-52, and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #74 — all of which were originally published in 1967-1970 and 1985. Featuring new (slipcase) cover art by Neal Adams, and introductions by Adams, Drake and Infantino, this stellar collection offers for the first time in a deluxe hardcover format a complete compilation of Adams's classic art for Deadman — and an opportunity to follow, from his very first appearance, Deadman's quest for vengeance. This project is supported with house and trade ads. THE DEADMAN COLLECTION is a 356-page deluxe slipcased hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores November 7 with a cover price of $75.00 U.S. Fast...and Furious! JUST IMAGINE… STAN LEE WITH KEVIN MAGUIRE CREATING THE FLASH This November, having already seen living legend Stan Lee's take on Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern in the JUST IMAGINE… one-shots, readers may think they're done being surprised. But they'll change their minds — quickly — when they see the heroine making her debut in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH KEVIN MAGUIRE CREATING THE FLASH! With art by Maguire (JLA: CREATED EQUAL, X-Men Forever) & Karl Story (BATMAN, NIGHTWING), JUST IMAGINE...FLASH introduces Mary Maxwell, a beautiful 20-year-old college senior who escapes the dreariness of her home life — where she's raised by her widower scientist father — by immersing herself in the world of comic books. Little does she know that the tedium at home is just a front, and that her father's top-secret research on ways to change human DNA to endure the stresses of time travel has made the Maxwell family targets of the would-be world conquerors known as S.T.E.A.L.T.H.! While fleeing the S.T.E.A.L.T.H. agents, Mary is exposed to a mysterious green mist — one with connections to other JUST IMAGINE... one- shots — leaving her strangely drained of energy. Her father devotes himself to researching a cure for her listlessness, grafting the DNA of one of nature's speediest creatures — the hummingbird — onto Mary's own. But the process has unexpected consequences, giving Mary incredible speed and the ability to exceed the velocity of light itself! But how will she use her powers to stop S.T.E.A.L.T.H., especially since they've used her father's research and are now capable of traveling through time? Introducing the final hero to play a role in December's JUST IMAGINE...JLA one-shot, JUST IMAGINE...FLASH features two covers — the front by Maguire & Story, the back by Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN) — and a backup story written by Michael Uslan with Lee and illustrated by Sergio Aragonés (MAD Magazine, FANBOY). This project is supported with house ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND KEVIN MAGUIRE CREATING THE FLASH is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST HC In a universe of darkness, a world without a name struggles to heal itself after generations of war. And against murderous odds, a solitary boy must lay claim to his heritage, and topple walls of ignorance and fear in order to save his home. In the tradition of The Lord of the Rings, The Wheel of Time and The Chronicles of Amber comes JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST — a 104- page Elseworlds hardcover (advance-solicited this month for arrival in December) that has everything lovers of high fantasy look for. Written by Alan Grant and featuring characters and creatures designed by Michael Wm. Kaluta, the most distinctive aspect of this graphic novel is the variety of artistic visions employed. To best dramatize the multitude of settings and characters, each individual chapter of RIDDLE OF THE BEAST is rendered by a different one of today's top comics painters, including Carl Critchlow, Simon Davis, Glenn Fabry, Jon Foster, Rafael Garres, Doug Alexander Gregory, Alex Horley, Hermann Mejia, Jim Murray, Andrew Robinson, Liam McCormick-Sharp, Gregg Staples, Saverio Tenuta, John Watson, and Martin T. Williams. Taking full advantage of each artist's stylistic strengths, the cities and wilderness of the Nameless World are realized to their fullest. In a peaceful corner of a land plagued by hideous creatures and fractured by war, a young hero named Robin is sent on a lonely quest to unify the feuding lords of the sundered realms against the menace of the risen Beast. But as mighty as the armies of the Beast have become, it is ignorance and arrogance that are Robin's keenest enemies. Robin's journeys take him through a DC Universe never before conceived: from the cliffside huts of Haven, past the haunted Crags of Gotham, through the deeply forested realm of Amazonia, down to the squalid streets of the City of the Center, and finally up the jeweled towers of fabled Kryptonia — all this to bring together an alliance that will fight for the good of the world. Each newly reinterpreted and redesigned member of the JLA plays a part in this tale, though some are more recognizable than others... Sword fights, sprawling battles, demonic uprisings, and creatures that beggar description all fill this high-fantasy Elseworlds epic — complete with colorful fully-rendered maps, a compelling world-history in true Swords and Sorcery tradition, and a gorgeous cover painting (with a special foil- stamping) by Justin Sweet! This project is supported with house and trade ads. JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST is a 104-page Elseworlds hardcover edited by Dan Raspler. It is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. BATMAN: THE ANKH Ancient Egypt. An army of mummies. Powerful magic. A raided tomb. All this and more is found in BATMAN: THE ANKH, an enthralling new 2-issue Prestige Format miniseries reuniting the acclaimed team behind BATMAN: THE CHALICE — writer Chuck Dixon (NIGHTWING, ROBIN, BIRDS OF PREY) and painter John Van Fleet (AMERICAN CENTURY covers). Set before the events of "Officer Down," THE ANKH finds some of Gotham's wealthiest citizens suddenly vanishing without a trace. As Batman begins his investigation into the missing millionaires, Commissioner James Gordon calls in the Dark Knight to help track down a number of disappearing Egyptian artifacts. Batman, Robin and Gordon discover that the new addition to Gotham's Rogues Gallery — the seemingly immortal sorceress known as Khatera Thal — may be the thread that's connecting all of the crimes. But what is the secret and tragic origin behind Khatera? Why, in the subterranean corridors of Gotham, is she recreating an ancient palace from the Middle Kingdom? And what power does Khatera have over the mindless savage known as Killer Croc? BATMAN: THE ANKH effortlessly brings the ancient ways of the past to an unprepared present era, as Batman faces a threat unlike anyone — or anything — he's faced before. This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN: THE ANKH is a 2-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Matt Idelson. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 28 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. GEN13 MOVIE ADAPTATION Screenings of the GEN13 Animated Movie — only available on video in Europe — have played to packed screening rooms at Wizard World: Chicago and Comic-Con International: San Diego. Now WildStorm Productions releases the GEN13 MOVIE ADAPTATION, a 4-issue miniseries adapting the high-powered animated adventure for fans everywhere to enjoy! Written by GEN13: Time and Chance novelist Jeff Mariotte (DESPERADOES: QUIET OF THE GRAVE) with art and covers by Alé Garza (NINJA BOY) and Caleb Salstrom, the GEN13 MOVIE ADAPTATION is faithful to the movie's version of the story — focusing on Fairchild, Freefall and Grunge — with the addition of several scenes created just for the comic. Caitlin, Roxy, and Grunge are guinea pigs in the covert experiment Project Genesis. The beautiful and sinister Ivana Baiul — head of the top secret government organization International Operations — wants to turn these ordinary teens into extraordinary super-soldiers for her own private army. Aided by their newfound abilities, the three young Gen-Actives attempt to escape Project Genesis. But standing in their way are Headmistress Helga with her legion of Keepers and the powerful telekinetic, Threshold. Will Lynch be able to rescue the teens in time? And what secret do Threshold and Fairchild share? The miniseries adaptation has all the action and all the fun of the video, and you don't even need a TV to enjoy it! This project is supported with house ads. GEN13 MOVIE ADAPTATION is a 4-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions edited by Aaron Watanabe. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 7 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES Forged from the fires of Justice, Truth and Honor comes JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES, based on the Cartoon Network's brand new action-adventure show debuting the same week the comic arrives — with issue #1 featuring a cover pencilled by the show's cocreator Bruce Timm and painted by the incomparable Alex Ross! In a Watchtower satellite high above the earth there are assembled the World's Greatest Heroes: Superman! Wonder Woman! Batman! Martian Manhunter! Green Lantern! Hawkgirl! The Flash! These are humanity's greatest hope against evil from Earth and beyond. The team's adventures explode in each issue, which are standalone stories written and drawn by some of the top names in the industry — giving some of the best talents in comics a chance to try their hand with these world-known icons! In issue #1, written by Ty Templeton with art by Min S. Ku & Dan Davis, the JLA faces a deadly alien threat! When a meteor lands in an American suburb, the League is called on to investigate. Soon they are drawn into an intergalactic conflict, but it seems as if the real threat may be one of their own…Green Lantern! Our heroes' adventures may be over as soon as they've begun! This project is supported with house ads. JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES is an ongoing series edited by Dan Raspler. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $1.99 U.S. PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 3 HC DC Comics continues its award-winning Archives series featuring everyone's favorite pliable hero with PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 3 — a 216-page hardcover written and illustrated by Jack Cole. This volume features an introduction by Michelle Urry, cartoon editor for Playboy Magazine, who gives an overview of Cole's career with a special focus on his gag cartoon work (including for early Playboy) after leaving comics. Volume 3 shows Cole really starting to hit his stride with Plastic Man's adventures, reprinting POLICE COMICS #31-39 and PLASTIC MAN COMICS #2 (spanning 1944-45) — with even more outrageous stories and inspired art than the first two volumes! And this time Plas's gangland adversaries begin to match Plas himself in sheer zanninness: Froggy Fink, underworld killer; Serena Sloop, defender of "poor misguided" crooks; Slinky, Slimy and Slippery Slade, elusive criminal brothers who lead Plas and Woozy on a wild adventure; Elmer Body, the body-possessing nobody; Fargo Freddie, the volcanic man; and more! Discover why the PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES volumes have proven to be one of the most popular series yet! PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES Volume 3 is a 216-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. PLANETARY: THE FOURTH MAN TP The critically-acclaimed, Eisner Award-nominated series PLANETARY is collected in a second softcover volume this November with PLANETARY: THE FOURTH MAN — a 144-page trade paperback written by Warren Ellis, with art and a new cover by John Cassaday, and an introduction by Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon. Since joining Planetary, Elijah Snow has traversed the world, uncovering its secret history and mysteries one by one. But a single nagging secret remains: Who is the mystery benefactor of Planetary, the mysterious "Fourth Man" who funds this vast global operation? In THE FOURTH MAN — reprinting PLANETARY #7-12 — Elijah Snow, Jakita Wagner and The Drummer pay their last respects to a British occultist with close ties to Planetary; visit a hidden government compound full of radioactive human guinea pigs; investigate a fictional construct made into reality; and learn about the far-reaching atrocities of the nefarious group "The Four." During the course of Planetary's investigations, Elijah Snow pieces together clues to the Fourth Man's identity, learning some terrible truths about his own hidden past along the way. This project is supported with house ads. PLANETARY: THE FOURTH MAN is a 144-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions, arriving in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. THE MONARCHY: BULLETS OVER BABYLON TP They brought Union back from the dead; they sold Hitler into slavery; and they stole back the Voice of America. They are The Monarchy — and now they're making plans to undream a world. It all starts here with THE MONARCHY: BULLETS OVER BABYLON, a 128-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions written by Doselle Young (GANGLAND, STAR TREK: VOYAGER — AVALON RISING) and illustrated by John McCrea (JENNY SPARKS: THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE AUTHORITY, Tangled Web: The Thousand) & Garry Leach (HITMAN, Miracleman), with additional art by Warren Pleece (DEADENDERS) and a new cover by McCrea. BULLETS OVER BABYLON collects the "All Tomorrow's Parties" prologue story from THE AUTHORITY #21, as well as the first four issues of THE MONARCHY — a dark, enigmatic and expectation-defying super-hero series that introduces WildStorm's most mysterious super-team: a covert interdimensional strike force fighting an enemy it's just beginning to comprehend. It begins with Ex-StormWatch leaders Jackson King and Christine Trelane, passed over by the Authority, in a unique vantage point to see symptoms of a worldwide illness manifesting itself. King and Trelane discover that something not only is wrong with the world, but also with entire dimensions, and it's up to them to stem a disease they have yet to fully identify. They gather to their side some of the most powerful, eclectic super- humans the WildStorm Universe has ever seen: meta-scientist Professor Q, the extra-dimensional priest Jon Farmer, the soulless vengeance-assassin Union, and chaos artist Condition Red — each one a necessary piece of a larger puzzle. Begin piecing it together with BULLETS OVER BABYLON. This project is supported with house ads. THE MONARCHY: BULLETS OVER BABYLON is a 128-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions, arriving in comic-book stores November 28 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. 100 BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW TP The shadowy and dangerous world of 100 BULLETS pulls another life into its web of intrigue in 100 BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW, collecting the Eisner Award-winning storyline in the third trade paperback of writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso's acclaimed hardboiled crime series. HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW returns us to the gritty streets of the inner city, where the mysterious Agent Graves hands a young man called Loop Hughes one of his "special" briefcases. Taking the information provided, Loop tracks down his long-deserted father, who begins to introduce him to the world of mob enforcement. But Agent Graves, as always, has hidden motives for his actions, and in the violence that inevitably follows his generosity, more of his conspiracy is revealed — and still more questions are raised. Reprinting issues #15-19 of this modern noir classic, 100 BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW features a brand-new cover painting by series cover artist Dave Johnson, and a special introduction by John Singleton. This project is supported with house ads. 100 BULLETS is a 128-page trade paperback from VERTIGO and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 28 with a cover price of $9.95 U.S. STAR TREK: VOYAGER — ENCOUNTERS WITH THE UNKNOWN TP Lost in the Delta Quadrant, Captain Janeway and the crew of the starship U.S.S. Voyager™ NCC-74656 have been seeking a way home for years. But their quest is interrupted by encounters with an astonishing variety of foes…and a few new friends. STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — ENCOUNTERS WITH THE UNKNOWN is a 208-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions collecting the following one-shots and miniseries: STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — FALSE COLORS (written by Nathan Archer with art by Jeffrey Moy & W.C. Carani), in which Voyager meets a ship that looks, sounds, and smells like Borg, but doesn't seem to be Borg; STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — ELITE FORCE (written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning with art by Jeffrey Moy & W.C. Carani), in which Voyager finds itself caught in a Sargasso Sea of space where only the most unlikely allies can help them battle a deadly adversary; STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — AVALON RISING (written by Janine Ellen Young & Doselle Young with art by David Roach), exploring a Camelot-like medieval world where questions of honor and chivalry are sorely tested; and STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — PLANET KILLER (written by Kristine Kathryn Rusch & Dean Wesley Smith with art by Robert Teranishi & Claude St. Aubin), where the crew encounters an enemy that Captain James T. Kirk once bested…but without the weapon that Kirk used to defeat it! Wrapped inside an incredible cover painting by superstar Drew Struzan, these four tales exemplify all that's best about the adventures of Voyager on her long journey home, showing courage under fire, determination to survive, intelligent responses to dangerous situations, and the humor and grace with which disparate people forced to live together in difficult circumstances learn to get along. This project is supported with house ads. STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — ENCOUNTERS WITH THE UNKNOWN is a 208-page trade paperback from WildStorm Productions, arriving in comic-book stores November 7 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. GREEN LANTERN: TRAITOR TP Abin Sur. Hal Jordan. Kyle Rayner. Three men sworn to protect the innocent who share the same legacy. All have been chosen to wield the power of the ultimate weapon. They are Green Lanterns, given a sole charge: Let no evil escape their sight! GREEN LANTERN: TRAITOR is a 144-page trade paperback collecting the three connected stories from LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE (issues #20, 21, 28, 29, 37, and 38). Written by Steven Grant (X-Man) with inks by Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS) and a new painted cover by Greg Staples, TRAITOR is a tale of three heroes, illustrated by three different pencilers, separated by time but sharing the same impossible goal — to put an end to the planet-shattering force that is possibly the greatest evil to face the Green Lanterns: Traitor. A warrior genetically engineered to be the ultimate conqueror, Traitor has sworn to eradicate the only force to give pause to his brutal conquests: Green Lantern…any Green Lantern. In the first chapter, Mike Zeck pencils a story of Abin Sur, long before he passed his ring on to Hal Jordan, in a Wild West adventure that introduces the threat of Traitor. Then legendary Silver Age Green Lantern artist Gil Kane pencils the second Green Lantern encounter with Traitor, featuring Hal. Finally, current Green Lantern Kyle Rayner faces Traitor in the present day, in a story pencilled by Scott Kolins (THE FLASH). Will the threat of Traitor finally be vanquished, or will it live on to face generations of Green Lanterns to come? GREEN LANTERN: TRAITOR is a 144-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores November 21 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. THE AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN Artist Bryan Hitch returns to the red-hot characters that made him a superstar — and also makes his writing debut — in a Special so big and explosive it could only be called THE AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN, a one-shot Special from WildStorm Productions, featuring a wraparound cover by Hitch. Hitch writes and draws a tale of two Jenny's in the 18-page "The Man with the Quantum Brain." Then writer Tom Peyer (THE AUTHORITY) and artist Cary Nord (Mutant X) chronicle an adventure of super-popular partners Apollo and the Midnighter. This jam-packed Special also features a Widescreen pin-up gallery by some of the brightest stars in comics, including John Cassaday, Seth Fisher, Michael Golden, Gene Ha, José Ladronn, Jim Lee, and Matt Wagner! This project is supported with house and trade ads. THE AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN is a 48-page one-shot from WildStorm Productions edited by John Layman. It arrives in comic-book stores November 21 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. AMERICAN CENTURY #9 "…an escape into a secret, cynical world where morality drains out like blood into a gutter." — Time.com VERTIGO's ongoing series AMERICAN CENTURY has been wowing critics and fans alike, and new readers now have a chance to jump in on the action with AMERICAN CENTURY #9 — a perfect entry point issue written by series regulars Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, with guest art by Warren Pleece (THE MONARCHY) and a striking painted cover by John Van Fleet. In "Route 66," a self-contained story, series star Harry Kraft, on his way out of Los Angeles, is an easy rider down the famous two-lane blacktop. But when he makes a pit stop at a roadside cafe, he finds a hot blonde who'll do anything to escape her dead-end marriage to a boorish mechanic. Harry loves her cherry pie, but is it enough to make him commit murder? Discover why AMERICAN CENTURY has readers talking about one of the most interesting new characters around — Harry Kraft — and his daring adventures through a 1950s America steeped in sordid scandal, blatant hypocrisy and repressed sensuality. AMERICAN CENTURY #9 is a 32-page from VERTIGO edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores November 21 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE GREEN ARROW BY JACK KIRBY It was 1958, and as hard as it may be to believe, Jack Kirby — who had co-created Captain America over a decade earlier and was three years shy of co-creating most of the Marvel Universe — was looking for work! So DC Comics offered him a (pardon the pun) second-string backup strip: Green Arrow. Now this little-seen work can finally be yours to own with THE GREEN ARROW BY JACK KIRBY — an 72-Page Giant featuring all the Green Arrow stories ever done by Kirby, one of comics' greatest creators ever. These eleven, wildly imaginative stories written by Dave Wood, Bill Finger and Ed Herron and illustrated by the great Jack Kirby (with help from his wife Roz), were originally featured in ADVENTURE COMICS #250- 256 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #96-99 (spanning 1958-1959). This amazing volume also features a cover by Kirby and an introduction by comics writer/historian Mark Evanier! Some of the bizarre and exciting adventures contained within include: "The Green Arrow's First Case," "The Green Arrows of the World," "Prisoners of Dimension Zero," and "The Menace of the Mechanical Octopus!" This project is supported with house ads. THE GREEN ARROW BY JACK KIRBY is a 72-Page Giant arriving in comic-book stores November 14 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #149 WRITTEN BY J.M DEMATTEIS; ART BY TREVOR VON EEDEN AND JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores November 7. "Grimm," Part 1 of 5. A new Legend begins — this one focusing on Dick Grayson, at the very beginning of his career as Robin. The Boy Wonder follows a street pickpocket right into the lair of the joyfully inane Mother Grimm, who collects homeless and wayward children while putting them to work and allowing them live in her subterranean world. But there's trouble in this "paradise"… FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DETECTIVE COMICS #764 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JOHN MCCREA In stores November 14. As Vesper digs deeper into her investigation reporting on Batman, Harvey Bullock's replacement — a familiar face from the DCU — sets up shop at the GCPD. Plus, Part 2 of the backup serial "Josie Mac," written by Judd Winick (GREEN LANTERN, Exiles) and illustrated by Cliff Chiang (WONDER WOMAN: OUR WORLDS AT WAR). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #23 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND PAUL GRIST; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, DARWYN COOKE, AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores November 21. When Jonathan Crane, the Scarecrow, is brought from Arkham to give speeches on the power of fear, Batman is close by to keep a watchful eye on him. But it's not the Scarecrow that Bruce Wayne and Sasha Bordeaux should be worried about. The weight of the world on Batman's shoulders and the weight of the world on Bruce Wayne's shoulders may be too much for one man to bear, especially one under the effects of the Scarecrow's fear-causing chemicals. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup tale written by Paul Grist (Kane) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN #597 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND AARON SOWD; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores November 28. At long last, after the death of Bruce Wayne's friend Jeremy Samuels, the shooting of Lew Moxon and a handful of epic battles, it comes down to this: the final showdown between Batman and Zeiss! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #84 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND CARIELLO In stores November 14. The "Agent of the Bat" faces a madman with a bat when he runs afoul of a homicidal athlete seeking revenge on those who taunted him throughout his career. Will Azrael choke when faced with a foe with metahuman strength? Or are other forces at work that will change Jean Paul's life forever? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #22 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores November 7. Has Cain finally lost it? He's had a few drinks and taken control of a nuclear weapons storage facility. Can Batman stop him before he self-destructs? And where do Batgirl's loyalties lie? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BATMAN ADVENTURES: MAD LOVE WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART AND COVER BY BRUCE TIMM In stores November 21. Reoffered to coincide with the HARLEY QUINN SNOWGLOBE (solicited in Previews Vol. XI no. 5), this action-packed Harvey and Eisner Award-winning one-shot for "Best Single Issue" shows Harley Quinn at her finest...and looniest. "MAD LOVE is the best Batman story of the decade." — Frank Miller. Prestige Format. (STAR08549D) FC, 64 PG. $5.95 ******************************* BATMAN: THE ANKH #1 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores November 28. The acclaimed team that brought you BATMAN: THE CHALICE reunites for a 2-part tale involving ancient Egypt, immortals, magic, and a crime spree that has existed for centuries. When some of Gotham's wealthiest citizens start vanishing without a trace, along with some Egyptian artifacts, Batman traces the crimes to an immortal woman with a haunting past and a deadly agenda! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 2) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE CHALICE SC WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores November 28. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN: THE ANKH miniseries, this beautiful and haunting softcover finds the Dark Knight suddenly in possession of an artifact that's caught the attention of some of his darkest villains, including Ra's al Ghul, the Penguin and Catwoman. Could Batman be holding the Holy Grail of legend? (STAR11563D) SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #44 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores November 28. Two-Face is loose, Nightwing's down, and at the critical moment, Batman's gone! With one decision, the Dark Knight becomes a total stranger to his team in "Choices!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: HARVEST BREED HC — RELIST WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY GEORGE PRATT; PAINTED COVER BY PRATT In stores November 21. In this moody hardcover reoffering, a series of grisly, demonic murders forces Commissioner Gordon to reopen a case file of similar unsolved murders from years past, leading Batman down a path towards stopping the killer before more bodies can pile up. (STAR12129D) HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 ******************************* BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #4 WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores November 21. As leads to the recent rash of police shootings draw close to an end, Gotham's gangland is about to explode: Russian mobsters, the Deacons…and what about Orpheus? He's got Batman's boot in his chest, that's what! FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 5) $2.50 BIRDS OF PREY #37 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY MARCOS MARTIN AND ALVARO LOPEZ; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores November 21. A LAST LAUGH aftermath tale! Black Canary is joined by Robin and Blue Beetle as the trio faces the last of the Jokerized villains: the menace known only as…as…we can't say this with a straight face…the Condiment King! (And that's no joke…). FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #1 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE In stores November 28. Selina Kyle makes her triumphant return as Catwoman, in a stylish new ongoing series written by Ed Brubaker (BATMAN) and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke (BATMAN: EGO) and Mike Allred (Madman). A serial killer is racking up bodies in her old haunts, taking her back to a life she thought she'd left behind permanently. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: EGO WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY DARWYN COOKE; COVER BY COOKE In stores November 28. This beautiful Prestige Format one-shot is reoffered to coincide with the release of CATWOMAN #1 — featuring story and art by CATWOMAN artist Darwyn Cooke. EGO offers a glimpse of the psychological conflicts that drove Batman early in his career. Prestige Format. (STAR11672D) FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ******************************* HARLEY QUINN #14 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores November 14. A bold new storyline begins as Harley and Poison Ivy leave the dirt-encrusted confines of Gotham City for the bright lights and shining steel of Metropolis! Harley sees opportunity for crime, fun, matchmaking, and a rest from the bounty that sent her running from Gotham. So saddle up and join the girls as they enter a new 'burg, find new digs, decorate 'em, and get into trouble with the law — all in one issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING #63 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND KARL KESEL In stores November 14. A LAST LAUGH aftermath tale! After his encounter with the Joker, Dick just may hang up his tights forever. So who's going to patrol Blüdhaven in his absence? Robin and Blue Beetle, of course! But their first night on patrol may just turn out to be their last, as they're faced with the maniacal Madmen. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #96 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores November 21. A LAST LAUGH aftermath tale! It's mop up time for the heroes of Gotham after the Joker's crazed shenanigans. Robin, Blue Beetle and Black Canary hunt for the bloodthirsty Tezcatlipoca, who once faced Green Arrow Connor Hawke! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #176 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART BY IAN CHURCHILL AND NORM RAPMUND; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores November 7. Troubled by disturbing visions from his time at war, the Man of Steel seeks professional help. Meet Dr. Claire Foster, Superman's psychiatrist! But can therapy erase the disturbing thoughts racing through Clark's head? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #598 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. In stores November 14. Legions of angry workers strike back at Perry White for his exposé in the Daily Planet, leading to the creation of a greater threat who will surely have an axe to grind with Superman! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #120 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND DEXTER VINES; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. In stores November 21. Just when he was beginning to think everything was okay, Superman uncovers an all-new threat from LexCorp. But whose side is company CEO Talia Head on? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #785 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores November 28. Goodbye! Ha-ho! Bizarro am back! General Zod's new country is established as a world power, and Superman must free Bizarro from the villain's clutches. But Bizarro no wanna go! Him love Zod! Hello! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERBOY #94 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND DAN DIDIO; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY J.G. JONES In stores November 21. Beginning a new direction for the Teen of Steel with an all-new creative team! Superboy must face what could very well be his greatest challenge: finding an apartment! The Kid's never lived on his own before, and he's about to discover that apartment-hunting is nowhere near as easy as it sounds! Where will he go, and how will he able to afford his own pad? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #64 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores November 21. Linda and Buzz have to mend their shattered relationship if they have any hope of working together to fulfill their quest. But a brief respite in Atlantic City proves to be anything but restful: The mother of all demons lurks beneath the waves, while Supergirl's only hope of surviving an encounter with her may rest with guest star Lagoon Boy...while Buzz considers an offer from the mysterious Twilight to betray Supergirl to her enemies! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS II #4 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE ELSEWORLDS. In stores November 28. The centuries-spanning sequel concludes! In 2008, an unexpected villain is reborn — but can even Green Lantern, Knightwing, Cyborg, and a new Flash stop him without help from either of the World's Finest Heroes? Then, a leap to 2019 includes a look back at the year 1920, as Jonathan Kent and the young Superboy irrevocably change the destiny of the Wayne family, sowing the seeds for a truly timeless friendship. Prestige Format. (STAR10803D) FC, 48 PG. (4 OF 4) $5.95 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #63 WRITTEN BY DAN JOLLEY; ART BY NEIL VOKES AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY AND AUSTIN In stores November 7. In "Magic Wand," a young woman whose life has been tragically changed by a stalker gains a super-power that finally will free her of the unwanted attention. But can she use her powers as responsibly as Superman uses his? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES TP WRITTEN BY JERRY SIEGEL, LEO DORFMAN AND VARIOUS; ART BY CURT SWAN, KURT SCHAFFENBERGER, NEAL ADAMS, AL PLASTINO, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SWAN AND PLASTINO In stores November 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SILVER AGE SUPERMAN AND LOIS LANE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET (solicited in Previews Vol. XI no. 5), this fun and thrilling trade offers 17 classic adventures exploring Superman as a man, myth and a legend — all against the backdrop of the outrageous sixties! (STAR10127D) SC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* DC UNIVERSE DEADMAN COLLECTION HC WRITTEN BY NEAL ADAMS, BOB HANEY, JACK MILLER, ARNOLD DRAKE, ROBERT KANIGHER, AND DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY ADAMS, CARMINE INFANTINO AND GEORGE TUSKA; COVER BY ADAMS In stores November 7. Everyone's favorite dead super-hero is featured in this massive, deluxe slipcased hardcover reprinting STRANGE ADVENTURES #205- 216, THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #79, 86 & 104, AQUAMAN (Volume One) #50-52 (selected stories), and CHALLENGERS OF THE UNKNOWN #74. This volume contains the complete collection of Neal Adams' Deadman and much more. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 356PG, FC $75.00 DOOM PATROL #2 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores November 7. Comic's strangest super-team is back! Okay, so the Doom Patrol has been reborn, ready to take on the bad guys and save the world, blah, blah, blah. But no one told Robotman they would have to follow orders and save only the people boss-man Thayer Jost tells them to save! The Doom Patrol is already beginning to fall apart — and it's only the second issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #180 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores November 28. "Peekaboo" is the name of the latest Flash adversary, one we confidently predict will cause a sensation! Who is she? What's driven her to face the Flash in order to get what she wants? The answers are all in this issue! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 OFFERED AGAIN GREEN ARROW "QUIVER" PARTS 3-6 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVERS BY MATT WAGNER Issues #3-6 of the hottest-selling book of the year are still available! Popular filmmaker Kevin Smith is joined by artists Phil Hester & Ande Parks and cover painter Matt Wagner for "Quiver" — the first storyline reintroducing Green Arrow! Note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. O/A GREEN ARROW #3 (CURRENT PRINTING) Retro-solicited; in stores October 17. "Quiver," Part 3! As the Star City Slayer continues his killing spree, Ollie faces the deadly Black Manta! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 O/A GREEN ARROW #4 (CURRENT PRINTING) Retro-solicited; in stores October 17. "Quiver," Part 4 — guest-starring the JLA! Ollie reunites with his former teammates, but nothing seems right to them or Ollie. FC, 32 pg. $2.50 O/A GREEN ARROW #5 (CURRENT PRINTING) Retro-solicited; in stores October 17. "Quiver," Part 5 — guest-starring Batman and Spoiler! The Dark Knight is determined to get to the bottom of Ollie's reappearance. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 O/A GREEN ARROW #6 (CURRENT PRINTING) Retro-solicited; in stores October 17. "Quiver," Part 6 — guest-starring Black Canary and Arsenal! Green Arrow encounters Etrigan, the Demon! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* GREEN ARROW #10 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores November 28. The dynamic conclusion to "Quiver" is here! Ollie's future will be determined by the elements of his past. Trapped, Ollie's only hope is the last person he's expecting to see. Kevin Smith's first GREEN ARROW arc ends with a bang as Ollie comes to terms with who he is, who he was and who he has the chance to become. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE GREEN ARROW BY JACK KIRBY WRITTEN BY DAVE WOOD, ED HERRON AND BILL FINGER; ART BY JACK KIRBY AND ROZ KIRBY; COVER BY JACK KIRBY In stores November 14. Eleven little-seen adventures of Green Arrow by one of comics' greatest creators ever — Jack Kirby — are collected here in this special. Reprinting the Green Arrow stories from ADVENTURE COMICS #250-256 and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #96-99 (1958-1959). For more information, see the feature article. FC, 72 PG. $5.95 GREEN LANTERN #144 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY EAGLESHAM In stores November 14. Kyle's powers have been increasing with experience, but his most recent adventures have pushed him farther than he's ever gone before, and he may not be coming back! Jade, Sentinel and former Green Lantern John Stewart have to figure out how to make sure Kyle's mind stays intact while Kyle struggles for control over a power that is too much for one person. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HC WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY BRENT ANDERSON AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores November 28. Hal Jordan's life as Green Lantern affected far more people than anyone could have known. Tom Kalmaku, Hal's mechanic and confidant through his career as Green Lantern, is left to deal with the biggest of Hal's legacies: a young boy claiming to be Hal's son, who also has a connection to one of the universe's greatest powers. But first the pair will have to figure out why a dark figure has come from outer space to make sure no descendant of Hal Jordan survives. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed and "re-marked" versions in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $24.95 GREEN LANTERN: TRAITOR TP WRITTEN BY STEVEN GRANT; ART BY MIKE ZECK, GIL KANE, SCOTT KOLINS, AND KLAUS JANSON; PAINTED COVER BY GREG STAPLES In stores November 21. Featuring a tale of three heroes separated by time but sharing the same impossible goal! Traitor, a warrior genetically engineered to be the ultimate conqueror, faces three generations of Green Lanterns in this trade paperback collecting the multi-chapter storyline originally seen in LEGENDS OF THE DC UNIVERSE issues #20, 21, 28, 29, 37, and 38. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HAWKMAN ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY JOE KUBERT, CARMINE INFANTINO AND MURPHY ANDERSON; COVER BY KUBERT In stores November 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the HAWKMAN STATUE which is based on designs by Joe Kubert, this handsome hardcover volume collects Kubert's Silver Age Hawkman stories. Reprints Hawkman stories from THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #34-36, #42-44 and MYSTERY IN SPACE #87-90. (STAR11718X) HC, 7X10, 240PG, FC $49.95 ******************************* IMPULSE #80 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART AND COVER BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO In stores November 14. "Sometimes a Hero…" White Lightning is back — raiding a monster truck rally in Bart's home town! But he still can't be persuaded to become Impulse! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #60 WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY CLIFF RATHBURN AND PAUL NEARY In stores November 28. After much anticipation, and in celebration of the holiday season, the League finally elects a new member. It's daring Yuletide action for the World's Greatest Heroes' newest teammate…Santa Claus?!? But will the Red-Nosed Ranger pay the ultimate price on his first mission? Only Plastic Man knows for sure. Find out in a story we could only call "Merry Christmas JLA...Now Die!" FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: GATEKEEPER #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TIM TRUMAN; PAINTED COVER BY TRUMAN In stores November 21. The bold new miniseries continues! The JLA must battle its way to the heart of an ages-old netherworld, fighting demons that have revealed themselves as old ghosts from the past — having scourged Atlantis, tormented the gods of Olympus, and even besieged a young Krypton. Now, with Superman weakened without the aid of a yellow sun, and Aquaman parched to the point of exhaustion, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and Batman must fight these fiendish villains against all odds for the sake of the world. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 3) $4.95 JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores November 7. A new era for the DC Universe begins here! When a city filled with alien super-beings crash-lands in California, only the World's Greatest Super-Heroes can hope to contain the damage. Struggling to control their path across hundreds of miles of cities and towns, where can the combined heroes of Earth and Haven find a safe place for the space-born city to stop its incredible journey? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: HEAVEN'S LADDER OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY BRYAN HITCH AND PAUL NEARY In stores November 21. Reoffered to coincide with the release of THE AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN one-shot, this tabloid-sized softcover features the eye- popping pencils of WIDESCREEN artist Bryan Hitch, and an epic JLA adventure that can only be seen to be believed! (STAR11925D) SC, 10X13, 72PG, FC $9.95 ******************************* JLA: INCARNATIONS #7 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores November 14. The current (and some would say greatest) incarnation of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes is the focus of our climactic issue! The newest League faces the JLA's oldest threat: the shape-changing Appelaxians, the very first foes the JLA ever faced! At the same time, the Earth is being overwhelmed with natural disasters as Gaea, the spirit of the earth, sick of being poisoned by humanity, declares war. Earthquakes, floods, tidal waves all threaten to scour humanity from the Earth. It's epic action as only the modern day JLA can bring you! FC, 48 PG. (7 OF 7) $3.50 JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST HC WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT; PAINTED ART BY CARL CRITCHLOW, SIMON DAVIS, GLENN FABRY, JON FOSTER, RAFAEL GARRES, DOUG ALEXANDER GREGORY, ALEX HORLEY, HERMANN MEJIA, JIM MURRAY, ANDREW ROBINSON, LIAM MCCORMICK-SHARP, GREGG STAPLES, SAVERIO TENUTA, JOHN WATSON, AND MARTIN T. WILLIAMS; DESIGNS BY MICHAEL WM. KALUTA; PAINTED COVER BY JUSTIN SWEET ELSEWORLDS. Advance-solicited; in stores December 5. A fully-painted hardcover featuring fantastical recreations of the JLA! In a universe of darkness, a world without a name struggles to heal itself after generations of war. And against murderous odds, a solitary boy must lay claim to his heritage, and topple walls of ignorance and fear in order to save his home. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $24.95 JSA #30 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores November 21. Inside the underground gambling institution known as "The House," Hawkman and Sand have been poisoned by Roulette. Now the heroes are on a race to save Hawkgirl and find the antidote…but there's only enough for one of them. Plus a startling change in Atom Smasher, and a shocking revelation about Roulette's connection to the JSA! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH KEVIN MAGUIRE CREATING THE FLASH WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) WITH MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY KEVIN MAGUIRE AND KARL STORY (LEAD) WITH SERGIO ARAGONÉS (BACKUP); COVERS BY MAGUIRE AND STORY AND ADAM HUGHES In stores November 14. One of the boldest projects of the year continues as Stan Lee and Kevin Maguire (JLA: CREATED EQUAL) present their take on the Flash! Mary Maxwell thought her father was just a dreary scientist. Little did she know that his research would transform her into a super-fast adventurer and make her the target of a covert group with the ability to travel through time! Plus: a backup story written by Michael Uslan with Lee and art by MAD-man Sergio Aragonés! Prestige Format. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FANBOY TP WRITTEN BY MARK EVANIER; ART BY SERGIO ARAGONÉS WITH NEAL ADAMS, BRENT ANDERSON, DAVE GIBBONS, MIKE GRELL, MATT HALEY, RUSS HEATH, PHIL JIMENEZ, GIL KANE, FRANK MILLER, KEVIN NOWLAN, JERRY ORDWAY, STEVE RUDE, BILL SIENKIEWICZ, DICK SPRANG, BRUCE TIMM, BERNIE WRIGHTSON, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ARAGONÉS In stores November 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH KEVIN MAGUIRE CREATING THE FLASH, this outrageous trade paperback stars comic-book fanboy Finster, and is illustrated by Sergio Aragonés — the backup artist of JUST IMAGINE…FLASH — and a host of other talented artists. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $12.95 ******************************* JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #1 WRITTEN BY TY TEMPLETON; ART BY MIN S. KU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY BRUCE TIMM AND ALEX ROSS In stores November 14. A new ongoing series based on the Justice League animated show on Cartoon Network begins! When a meteor lands in an American suburb, the League is called on to investigate. Soon they are drawn into an intergalactic conflict, but it seems as if the real threat may be one of their own…Green Lantern! For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE LEGION #2 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores November 28. The triumphant return of the Lost Legionnaires to 31st-century Earth may be extremely short-lived...especially if the Oversight Watch — under the orders of United Planets President Leland McCauley — has any say in the matter! United in name only, the planets will need a guiding hand to unify them once more. But before the Legionnaires can figure out a way to do that, they must first fight McCauley's forces miles underground! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MORE FUN COMICS #73 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX, MORT WEISINGER, JERRY SIEGEL, AND VARIOUS; ART BY GEORGE PAPP, HOWARD SHERMAN, PAUL NORRIS, AND VARIOUS In stores November 14. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the THE GREEN ARROW BY JACK KIRBY, this milestone Millennium Edition issue reprints the first appearances of Green Arrow and Aquaman — plus tales of the Spectre, Dr. Fate and Johnny Quick! FC, 64 PG. $3.95 ******************************* ORION #20 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WALTER SIMONSON; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores November 21. You won't believe your eyes! The most stunning development ever in the life of Orion! His "fall from grace" will astound you — as he is dealt a fate no hero like him has had to suffer before! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLASTIC MAN ARCHIVES VOL. 3 HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JACK COLE; COVER BY COLE In stores November 14. DC Comics continues its award-winning Archives series featuring everyone's favorite pliable hero, with this hardcover reprinting POLICE COMICS #31-39 and PLASTIC MAN COMICS #2 (spanning 1944-45) and featuring an introduction by Michelle Urry, cartoon editor for Playboy Magazine — who gives an overview of Cole's career with a special focus on his gag cartoon work after leaving comics. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 THE SPECTRE #11 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY RYAN SOOK AND JIM ROYAL; COVER BY SOOK In stores November 14. The Phantom Stranger arrives to reveal a side of the Spectre that Hal Jordan never realized he had. But Hal's single point of view is not enough to see the world as it must be seen...and to learn this ultimate lesson in division of labor, the Spectre must divide himself into a host of Spectres. Yet even an army of Ghostly Guardians is not enough to plumb the depths of evil contained within the walls of Arkham Asylum! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUICIDE SQUAD #3 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART AND COVER BY PACO MEDINA AND JOE SANCHEZ In stores November 14. The DC Universe's deadliest new series continues! Ants! Everywhere ants!! Three of the DC Universe's deadliest villains: Killer Frost, Bolt, and the hellish Hellgrammite enlist with the Squad and they're just in time to be overrun by an army of six-legged killers. Will their first mission be their last?! Plus more on Rock and the main team as more clues are revealed as to who's really behind this new Suicide Squad. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #35 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PETER GRAU AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY KIA ASAMIYA In stores November 21. Beast Boy and Flamebird roll into town on a "secret mission" — but it doesn't take much counter intelligence to realize that Beast Boy wants the kids to come back to California with him so he can exert full leadership control of the next version of Titans West. Meanwhile, Jesse's mom's new fiancé is unexpectedly found dead in bed. Any idea who killed him? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #176 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores November 28. Part 3 of the 3-part "The Witch and the Warrior," featuring a terrifying triple threat! A final showdown erupts in New York City between Wonder Woman and Circe as the whole world watches. Meanwhile, Wonder Girl faces off against the Silver Swan, and Troia begins to discover the mystery of the new Cheetah. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN: SPIRIT OF TRUTH OVERSIZED SC WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores November 14. The fourth book in the best-selling and multiple award-winning series by Paul Dini and Alex Ross finds the Amazon Princess at an impasse. To advance her mission in Man's World, Wonder Woman must seek the counsel of the only one she can trust. Just as her lasso reveals falsehood and fabrication on the part of her enemies, Wonder Woman comes to uncover the truth behind who she is, what she represents, and the task ahead of her. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed and "re-marked" versions in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. SC, 10X13, 64PG, FC $9.95 YOUNG JUSTICE #39 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores November 7. Lesson one: Never accept gifts from your schoolmate. Lesson two: Never accept a flower that comes from New Genesis. Lesson three: When that flower turns into a big, giant plant creature...run!!! Plus, Superboy and Lobo deal with their new team member. FC, 32 pg. $2.50 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE NAME OF THE GAME HC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores November 21. One of comics' most influential and groundbreaking storytellers returns with an all-new 176-page hardcover, telling the tumultuous generational saga of a wealthy Jewish family's assimilation into New York society spanning the first half of the 1900's. It's also the story of the American Dream, and the game of marrying for social advancement. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 8X11, 176PG, B&W $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DROPSIE AVENUE: THE NEIGHBORHOOD SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER; COVER BY EISNER In stores November 21. Reoffered to coincide with the release of Will Eisner's THE NAME OF THE GAME, this graphic novel portrays the historical metamorphosis of a single New York street and its people. (STAR12137D) SC, 176 PG, B&W $14.95 ******************************* CARTOON CARTOONS #8 WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH, JESSE LEON MCCANN AND FRANK STROM; ART BY STEVE DOVAS, JASON MCDONALD, TIM HARKINS, GARY TERRY AND SCOTT MCRAE; COVER BY MO WILLEMS AND MCDONALD In stores November 28. In an all-new Sheep in the Big City tale, our wooly little hero gets in deep sheep dip in the boxing ring! Plus, kid reporters Cow and Chicken dig up a way-too-hot news story, and Johnny Bravo tries to cook — but you can just call him "Tin Chef!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #84 WRITTEN BY SEAN CAROLAN & JENNIFER MOORE, JESSE LEON MCCANN AND FRANK STROM; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, JOHN COSTANZA, WALTER CARZON, HORACIO OTTOLINI AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores November 7. Who's the bravest, swashbucklingest space ranger in the galaxy? It sure ain't Duck Dodgers, but he's coming to the rescue anyway! Plus, a real Greek god gets a crush on Lola Bunny — and it's a Mount Olympus-sized problem for our pizza-slingin' adventuress! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #21 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM; ART BY CHRISTOPHER COOK AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores November 21. Something's fishy around here…and it's destroying Townsville! When Professor Utonium tells a little white lie, Him turns it into a big red monster — and every fib the Powerpuff Girls tell just makes it bigger! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #54 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND TERRANCE GRIEP JR.; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT AND HORACIO OTTOLINI; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores November 14. Scooby-Doo, Voodoo You? The gang faces off against zombies in New Orleans! Plus, a kayak-paddling Scooby gets way in over his head in the Himalayas! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #28 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY ART ADAMS AND TIM TOWNSEND In stores November 7. They've murdered, they've lied, they've tortured and stolen. Now the new Authority shows its ugly side. But this diabolical, dysfunctional super-team may be running out of time, as one of our heroes finally returns for some bloody payback. And when things start going terribly wrong, whom do the new Authority call for backup? That's right: the homicidal hayseed Seth, who's got some unfinished business of his own! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE AUTHORITY: WIDESCREEN WRITTEN BY BRYAN HITCH AND TOM PEYER; ART BY HITCH, CARY NORD, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY HITCH AND ANDREW CURRIE In stores November 21. A Special so big and explosive, it could only be called WIDESCREEN! Bryan Hitch returns to the characters that made him a superstar, writing and illustrating a tale of two Jenny's in the 18-page "The Man with the Quantum Brain." Then Tom Peyer and Cary Nord chronicle an adventure of super- popular partners Apollo and the Midnighter. Plus, a Widescreen pinup gallery by some of the brightest stars in comics, including John Cassaday, Seth Fisher, Michael Golden, Gene Ha, José Ladronn, Jim Lee, and Matt Wagner. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 CYBERNARY 2.0 #5 WRITTEN BY JOE HARRIS; ART AND COVER BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO In stores November 28. Revolution or Evolution? A new era dawns as the CyberNation claims Gamorra Tower, and Yumiko sits upon the throne her late father once held. But as the Authority watches these events unfold, is she doomed to share his fate? The clans won't stand idly by as everything they've worked for falls apart and human rule is usurped. Who better to solve this problem than WildStorm's deadliest femme fatales? FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #3 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores November 21. The new series with a British attitude continues! Ghostly Establishment team member Truelove traverses Dead Space to retrieve the lost soul of Charlie Arrows from a very personal Hell. Back in the land of the living, Mister Pharmacist discovers that there's more to Charlie than meets the eye. He may just be the most potent super-human on the planet. If so, is reuniting the body and soul of the dead gangster such a good idea? Meanwhile, the Daemonite mercenaries — and their enigmatic employer — have problems of their own. There's a traitor in their midst, their shields are down, and a squadron of Royal Air Force jet fighters is closing in fast. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FARSCAPE™: WAR TORN #2 WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN; ART BY ROBERT TERANISHI AND KEITH AIKEN; PHOTO COVER In stores November 28. The first Farscape comics adventure concludes! The cease-fire agreement between the Garangee and Kylei has been broken, and Crichton, Zhaan, Aeryn, D'Argo, Rygel, and Chiana are caught in the middle. With neither side responding to reason, Crichton decides that Moya and her crew must go to Tivara alone, risking the wrath of both fanatical civilizations. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) $5.95 GEN13 #71 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY ED BENES AND VINCE RUSSELL; COVER BY WARREN In stores November 21. Part 1 of the 4-part "Think Like a Gun," beginning Adam Warren's first extended-length GEN13 story. Up until now, the GEN13 kids have neither known nor cared much about the history and background of Anna, their robotic but seemingly warm-hearted housekeeper. In this story arc, they're about to discover that Anna…has issues. And we're talking violent and potentially lethal issues, at that... FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH GEN13: A CHRISTMAS CAPER — RELIST Written by Tom McWeeney; art by McWeeney and Richard Friend; cover by McWeeney In stores November 7. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the GEN13 MOVIE ADAPTATION miniseries, this adorable animated-style one-shot finds five Gen- Active tots waiting for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve — only a dastardly dictator has set his sights on Kris Kringle as well! Prestige Format. (STAR10252D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 GEN13 MOVIE ADAPTATION #1 WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVERS BY ALÉ GARZA AND CALEB SALSTROM In stores November 7. A miniseries adaptation of the GEN13 Animated Movie begins! Caitlin, Roxy, and Grunge are guinea pigs in the covert experiment Project Genesis. But the beautiful and sinister Ivana Baiul — head of the top secret government organization International Operations — wants to turn these ordinary teens into extraordinary super-soldiers for her own private army. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 4) $2.50 THE MONARCHY #9 WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores November 21. In this epilogue to "Making The Metropolitan," the Monarchy's newest member spreads his criminal wings over Los Angeles, learning what it means to be a super-villain under the heel of the Monarchy. Meanwhile, Jackson King receives a startling history lesson from Jon Farmer, and Agent Morro goes on a date as the brewing conflict with Chimera threatens to erupt into full-scale war! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE MONARCHY: BULLETS OVER BABYLON TP WRITTEN BY DOSELLE YOUNG; ART BY JOHN MCCREA, WARREN PLEECE AND GARRY LEACH; COVER BY MCCREA In stores November 28. This bold new trade paperback collects the "All Tomorrow's Parties" prologue from THE AUTHORITY #21, as well as the first four issues of THE MONARCHY — a dark, enigmatic and expectation-defying super-hero series that introduces WildStorm's most mysterious super-team: a covert interdimensional strike force fighting an enemy it's just beginning to comprehend. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 120PG, FC $12.95 NINJA BOY #4 WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores November 21. While on their quest to find a way to defeat the evil tyrant Mikaboshi, Nakio and Sake discover the secret City of Diamonds — home to some extraordinary jewel thieves. The boss, Crusher Kanchi, isn't too happy to have his hideout discovered. But Nakio may not have long to cool his heels. Three more of Mikaboshi's elite assassins are right on his trail, and Nakio's only chance for escape may be in the hands of a beautiful forest spirit named Kura. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 OUT THERE #6 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 28. The evil Draedalus, already deeply entwined in El Dorado City, is readying his talons for bigger game: the entire world. Jess, Mark, Casey, and Zach stand together as the only power that can turn back the demonic tide. But can they survive the ordeal? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PLANETARY: THE FOURTH MAN TP WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART AND COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores November 14. Since joining Planetary, Elijah Snow has traversed the world, uncovering its secret history and mysteries one by one. But a single nagging secret remains: Who is the mystery benefactor of Planetary, the mysterious "Fourth Man" who funds this vast global operation? The answer is found in this trade paperback reprinting issues #7-12 of the Eisner-Award nominated series PLANETARY. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 STAR TREK: VOYAGER® — ENCOUNTERS WITH THE UNKNOWN TP WRITTEN BY NATHAN ARCHER, DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING, JANINE ELLEN YOUNG AND DOSELLE YOUNG, KRISTINE KATHRYN RUSCH AND DEAN WESLEY SMITH; ART BY JEFFREY MOY, DAVID ROACH, ROBERT TERANISHI, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY DREW STRUZAN In stores November 7. Lost in the Delta Quadrant, Captain Janeway and the crew of the starship U.S.S. Voyager™ have been seeking a way home for years. But their quest is interrupted by encounters with an astonishing variety of foes…and a few new friends. This trade collects the FALSE COLORS, ELITE FORCE, and AVALON RISING one-shots, and the PLANET KILLER miniseries. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $19.95 STEAMPUNK #10 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY CHRIS BACHALO AND RICHARD FRIEND CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores November 14. In Part 2 of "X," we learn more about the charismatic leader of the Chasm Community, Mambutu X, and the mining operation which gives him the upper hand against Absinthe. In his quest to find Stonehenge, Cole Blaquesmith infiltrates the Community, while Laslo is drawn to Mambutu's inner circle. Meanwhile, Faust still waits to see which side Vicki will choose, and if she ultimately will betray Absinthe…or Cole! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TALEWEAVER #3 WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores November 21. It's a case of mistaken identity as Axel Shadowstorm goes from freed slave to army messenger. He's partnered with squire Terlion and sent on an urgent mission to give vital information to General Ashur at the siege lines of the Citadel. On their journey, Terlion explains the intricacies of war to Axel. Helian and Empyrean forces meet on the field of battle and Axel sees for the first time what it means to be a soldier fighting in this bloody war. FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET #2 WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY VEITCH AND RUSS HEATH; COVER BY VEITCH In stores November 14. More mysteries of Indigo City's champion revealed! Franky and Johnny are getting old enough to cause some trouble all their own...distributing Cobweb comics at the local high school. Their new pal Candi's old enough to fantasize about being the next voluptuous vigilante in Indigo City…but young enough that you can still call her Jailbait. Plus, along with the Sunday funnies and the Indigo Sunset newspaper, Russ Heath brings us the story all creators need to hear: What happens when you finally have to put away your pens? Find some answers in this 32-page issue with no ads! FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 6) $3.50 TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES #1 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE AND STEVE MOORE; ART BY PAUL RIVOCHE, ALAN WEISS, ARTHUR ADAMS, AND JAIME HERNANDEZ; COVER BY ADAMS In stores November 14. A new bimonthly series from AMERICA'S BEST COMICS debuts! The first issue features a Tom Strong story set in present-day Millennium City, a Young Tom Strong adventure set in his adopted island home, and a sexy, super-science saga called Jonni Future — the story of a woman who travels four billion(!) years into the future. Plus, a special bonus feature for the extra-sized first issue only: an endearing Tesla Strong solo story. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. $3.50 HOMAGE COMICS FOUR WOMEN #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores November 14. The startling new HOMAGE miniseries continues! Some secrets are revealed in the second episode of Sam Kieth's story. Bev, Donna, Marion and Cindy are stuck in the car on the way to the wedding. Or at least, that's as far as Donna's gotten with her therapist. She's finding it difficult to just spill out the details of the trip. And when the revelations come, you won't know who's more surprised; Donna, reliving the experience, the therapist, hearing the details for the first time, or you! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #30 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores November 7. "Contrabandolero," Part 3 of 3. As Wylie Times comes closer to crossing the Mexican border with his mysterious cargo, he finds himself closer to the edge than he'd care to be. Mixed up with some very dangerous people, Wylie finds himself outclassed, outwitted, and out of time. His only hope: a certain femme fatale. Too bad she's more dangerous than any scam he could dream up. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 100 BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON AND RISSO In stores November 28. The shadowy and dangerous world of 100 BULLETS pulls another life into its web of intrigue in this third trade paperback collection, reprinting issues #15-19 of this modern noir classic. HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW brings us back to the gritty streets of the inner city, where the mysterious Agent Graves hands a young man called Loop one of his "special" briefcases, and things only get worse from there. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 AMERICAN CENTURY #9 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY WARREN PLEECE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores November 21. A stand-alone issue and a perfect entry point for new readers! "Route 66": On his way out of Los Angeles, Harry Kraft is an easy rider down the famous two-lane blacktop. But when he makes a pit stop at a roadside cafe, he finds a hot blonde who'll do anything to escape her dead-end marriage to a boorish mechanic. Harry loves her cherry pie, but is it enough to make him commit murder? For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ANGEL AND THE APE #4 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY PHILIP BOND; COVER BY ARTHUR ADAMS In stores November 28. The hilarious conclusion to the eccentric miniseries. Who did it? Who killed Bambi? From Bahbi Ganooszh to Dwight Kaywight, Angel and Sam have assembled all the suspects for a drawing room denouement that is certain to be shocking — after all, it's the last issue! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.95 THE BOOKS OF MAGIC: RECKONINGS TP — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY JOHN NEY RIEBER; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG, PETER GROSS, JOHN RIDGWAY, AND MICHAEL WM. KALUTA; COVER BY KALUTA In stores November 7. Previously out of print, this much-demanded trade paperback — the third trade in THE BOOKS OF MAGIC collection — is now back in print, collecting THE BOOKS OF MAGIC #14-20. Tim Hunter must brave the deepest recesses of Hell to rescue all of the friends the demon Barbatos has successfully seduced. MATURE READERS FC, 192 PG. TRADE PAPERBACK $14.95 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #7 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY YANNICK PAQUETTE AND MARK FARMER; PAINTED COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores November 28. "Go-Go A-Go-Go." After quarrelling with Angela, Go-Go tries to lose himself in New York's gay club scene. But after a night of revelry, a chance encounter results in his being bashed…by Angela! Is it really happening, or is it bad vibes from a party drug? Disturbing doubts take shape in this stand- alone issue. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #9 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY DEAN ORMSTON In stores November 7. There's a new man in ravishing fact-checker Venus Kostopikas's life. But is he a rakish reporter with an offer she can't refuse? Is he a calculating cop caught between an ax and a hard place? Or is he a man named "Godfrey" who rides the night streets stabbing stomachs and smashing skulls in the name of justice? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ; COVER BY HERNANDEZ In stores November 14. Indie comics' creator Gilbert Hernandez makes his VERTIGO debut with this bizarre and truly unique miniseries. Mike Chang's worst nightmares about gender, identity and conspiracy theories are about to collide — and come true. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 5) $2.50 HELLBLAZER #168 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores November 28. "A Fresh Coat of Red Paint" — a stand-alone issue. John Constantine finds himself craving something he's been missing for awhile: a night on the town. Trouble is, Constantine's not the only lost soul out for a good time. When he crosses paths with a group of lonely old ladies out to spend their social security checks and a prostitute willing to give him anything he wants, the real fun begins. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #5 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores November 14. Tim and Kalesh continue following the devastation that the Red Man has left behind. But in order to fight him, Tim must find his soul name, and undergo a painful Lakelander ritual. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #20 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY DEAN ORMSTON; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores November 7. In "The Thunder Sermon," a riveting stand alone issue, two teenagers scale the harrowing, ever-changing architecture that is Lux, Lucifer's L.A. home, risking their lives and ultimately far more for a glimpse of The Morningstar's gate. Meanwhile, Lucifer receives uninvited visitors — and an ultimatum. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 OUTLAW NATION #15 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores November 21. Martin "The Devil Kid" is sliding down the slippery slope to Hell in a welter of blood and gore, and it looks as if Lola is along for the ride. With the Feds closing in with lethal force, Jenny is terrified for her son. She knows time is running out, but the situation is beyond her influence, and she is losing faith in Story. Story knows his own deadline is looming and he should be writing a way out of this mess…but does he have the words to do it? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH PREACHER: DEAD OR ALIVE HC (THE COLLECTED COVERS) TEXT BY GARTH ENNIS AND GLENN FABRY; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY FABRY In stores November 21. A hardcover collection featuring every PREACHER cover painting (including trade paperbacks and Specials) by superstar artist Glenn Fabry is reoffered, with running commentary by Garth Ennis and Fabry. (STAR11978D) MATURE READERS HC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $29.95 ******************************* THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE CORINTHIAN #2 WRITTEN BY DARKO MACAN; ART BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores November 28. VERTIGO's newest miniseries continues. Venice, 1920. The dark mirror known as The Corinthian is desperate to find someone to teach him how to kill. His intended prey, former wartime adversary Charles Constantine has proven to be too much of a coward. So the Corinthian sets his sights on Charles's eclectically morbid accomplice, Coco. The social dynamics of Europe's upper class and the working class are exposed as police brutality and a nasty parade of bullets give the Corinthian the upper hand in this twisted tale of horror. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 3) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #51 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY MOEBIUS In stores November 14. Mitchell Royce doesn't just smoke. He's not one of those people who goes through a pack a day. He goes through one lung a month. He's stressed. He's stressed because he's been reminded by Spider Jerusalem of what journalism means. And because, since the corruption at The Word swelled up to take them both down, he's been digging for dirt. And he's got it. Mitchell Royce, two-fisted editor — scared as hell... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WAR STORY: SCREAMING EAGLES WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY DAVE GIBBONS; PHOTO COVER In stores November 21. The