PREVIEWS VOL. XI #10 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #12 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 February 2002 through April 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #12 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the December 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #12 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late November 2001 for items on sale in February 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT VOLUME XI #12 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 COMICS SECTION PREMIERE PUBLISHERS DARK HORSE COMICS 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 L.A. 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, signs of Faith stir 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? On sale December 19 FC, 32pg (Richards cover) (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE MAVERICK TITLES SIN CITY 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION created, written, & illustrated by FRANK MILLER In commemoration of Sin City's 10th birthday, we present this handsome, hardcover edition of the first Sin City collection. Limited to a run of only 500 slipcased and shrink-wrapped sets, this collection will include a beautifully bound printing of the first, self-titled Sin City tome, along with an additional 64-page, spiral-bound collection of never-before-seen preliminary sketches and pencil layouts from all the various Sin City series, and a signed, high-quality, framable print of Frank Miller's ultimate antihero, Marv — who's hard as a rock and wrapped tighter than the bodies at the city morgue. This exclusive anniversary package is a once-in-a-lifetime collectible. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION On sale December 19 b&w, 208 pg, w/framable print and 64 pg sketchbook . . . . . . . . . . . . $175 GROO: DEATH AND TAXES #1 (OF 4) created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER The three most inevitable things in the world are death, taxes and another Groo miniseries from Dark Horse. This one is about the other two: Groo and his loyal pooch Rufferto encounter a king who is forever raising the cost of living and an undertaker who drives up the cost of dying. The Eisner-winning team of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier do it again … whatever "it" is. On sale December 26 FC, 32 pg (1 of 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 GROO: MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD TP created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER There's no accounting for taste. That must be why so many accountants are buying Groo collections! This trade paperback collects the latest and greatest adventures of Groo, the world's stupidest barbarian. In a savage land of another era, a goodly segment of the world has long been under the heavy thumb of the evil, power-mad despot known as Pipil Khan. The tyrant wants nothing more than to name an heir and shuck his mortal coil, but one thing stands in his way: Groo! It seems Khan just can't rest easy until Groo is out of the way. He'll give his kingdom to the one of his sons who can accomplish this. One of them has a foolproof plan how to do it. Unfortunately for him, it may be that no plan is foolproof enough to thwart Groo. EisnerAward-winning cartoonist Sergio Aragonés and "World's Greatest Soccer Mom" Award-winning wordsmith Mark Evanier bring you more moronic mayhem from the barbarian who made "mulch" a household word. SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION on sale January 23 FC, 112pg ………………….$13.95 GRENDEL: WAR CHILD TP created & written by MATT WAGNER illustrated by PAT McEOWN Back in print after most of a decade, Matt Wagner's Eisner Award-winning tale of the post-holocaust Grendel-ruled planet in ruins remains vital and entertaining. The Grendel-Khan, Orion Assante, is dead, leaving his only son as heir, a political pawn for the Khan's widow. The passing of the Khan, the military ruler of the earth, left the world warrior society in fragments, the once-controlled planet shattered into rival clans and apocalyptic zombies. But the Khan left a paladin behind to protect his only son from political ping-pong, a half-man, half-machine weapon of ultimate destruction: Grendel-Prime! Upon kidnapping the rightful heir from his mother's "protection," Prime begins a high-speed chase, ending the lives of many and ultimately deciding the fate of the tattered world. As it did when first printed, Grendel: War Child features dynamic pencils by Patrick McEown and dynamic colors by Bernie Mireault. Additionally, this new printing will feature a brand new painted cover by Grendel creator Wagner himself. Vivat Grendel! RETAILER ADVISORY: FOR MATURE AUDIENCES On sale December ? FC, 304 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #53 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI In feudal Japan, when a samurai had a justifiable reason for revenge, the government could issue an adauchi, official consent for vigilante justice. In this issue of Usagi Yojimbo, our sword-wielding hare encounters just such a samurai on the hunt for four ronin who killed his father. But unfortunately for the angry son, three of the renegade samurai have joined a vicious gang. With the help of Usagi's twin swords of fury, the son might have half a chance, but these guys are one tough bunch. Will Usagi and the young samurai make it out alive? Has Usagi made another one of his brash decisions in helping the young man? Catch the action in Usagi Yojimbo #53! On sale December 19 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 ANCIENT JOE #3 (OF 3) created, written, & illustrated by C. SCOTT MORSE The first chapter in the surreal life of Ancient Joe draws to a close! Joe finds himself face to face with a roadblock on the road to his wife's salvation that he hoped he wouldn't have to encounter: El Diablo! But is the legendary devil of Latin America all he's cracked up to be — or just the most neurotic personality Joe has yet to face? Ghosts, brimstone, mystery, and rum flavor the tall drink of water that is Ancient Joe #3, wrapped in fully painted covers, but the sentiment in this surreal tale is what will make the readers' journey all worthwhile. on sale December 26 b&w, 24 pg (3 of 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.50 DARK HORSE EXTRA #42 Tis' the season to pick up Dark Horse Extra! Nothing says "Seasons Greetings" like a strip from the upcoming BPRD series, inspired by the pages of Mike Mignola's Hellboy! Have a Happy Groo Year with the hilarious one-shot from Sergio Aragonés! And why not chase that eggnog with a little caffiene? Don't miss the conclusion of Shannon Wheeler's Too Much Coffee Man! Plus, get the dish on every upcoming Dark Horse December title and the latest news from www.darkhorse.com. Celebrate good tidings with the December Dark Horse Extra! On sale December 5 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI SPYBOY VOL. 4: BOMB APPETITE TP by PETER DAVID, POP MHAN, SUNNY LEE, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN SpyBoy is comics' newest teen superhero with a curfew. Or, super-spy to be exact. This volume takes SpyBoy, a.k.a. Alex Fleming, on his most dangerous missions to date. Flying high above ground, he faces a death-defying plummet with bad guys hot on his tail, and nothing but a handful of new super-spy gadgets to save him. If he survives, he'll have his hands full with the shark-like Slackjaw. So where the dickens is his cute-but-deadly partner, Bombshell? She's fighting for her own life in an action-fueled chase through the desert sands of the Middle East. Then it's off to the hyper-sensory streets of Tokyo and the debut of Japan's own teen spy...SpyGirl! All of Bombshell's incendiary expertise still may not be a match for this cunning young martial arts master! On sale January 9 SC, 88pg, FC . . . $9.95 SUPERMAN/TARZAN: SONS OF THE JUNGLE #3 (OF 3) by CHUCK DIXON, CARLOS MEGLIA, and DAVE STEWART; cover by HUMBERTO RAMOS The stunning Elseworlds series by Chuck Dixon (Robin) and Carlos Meglia (Star Wars: Underworld) comes to its heated, action-fueled conclusion! Kal-El, Lord of the Apes, and gentleman adventurer John Greystoke find the magnificent Lost City of Opar…and are about to fulfill their true destinies! Along with Metropolis reporter Lois Lane and her street-smart friend Jane Clayton, our legendary heroes court unspeakable danger…possibly more than they can handle. In the city ruled by the sinister seductress, La, it's wise to watch your back! When Kal-El's life is threatened by a mysterious meteorite, Greystoke faces a lesson in nobility that will affect the very core of his being. Both heroes will be changed forever…if they survive! On sale December 19 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.99 JOSS WHEDON'S FRAY #6 (OF 8) by JOSS WHEDON, KARL MOLINE, and ANDY OWENS; cover by KARL MOLINE After a crushing turn of events, Melaka's back on her feet, taking the fight into the pits of the city, the rat-infested warren she calls home. But are these street-urchin vamps behind the recent murder that set Fray over the edge? Entertainment Weekly made Fray Winner of the Week when it debuted, helping the first printing of the book to sell out. As Joss Whedon and his art team of Karl Moline, Andy Owens, and Dave Stewart take Fray into its last act, comics readers are in for all the twists and turns they've come to expect from Joss's TV shows. On sale December 5 FC, 32pg (6 of 8) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES #4: BLOODLINES PART 1 (OF 3) BY DAN ABNETT, IAN EDGINTON, and POP MHAN; cover by GUY DAVIS The quest for answers continues, as Esau, Seneca, Attar, and Crow flee from the vicious pursuit of Scarak and his ape soldiers. When they make a stand in a snowy forest, all seems lost as one of them is severely wounded and left for dead, and the others are quickly outnumbered. A mysterious forest legend, a warrior in black armor, may provide a rescue…but will he be saving our heroes for a worse fate? The "Bloodlines" story arc begins here, as new Apes co-writer Dan Abnett (Legion Lost) joins the team and unearths even more bone-chilling mysteries! On sale December 5 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Davis cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 ANGEL #4 (OF 4) by BRETT MATTHEWS, JOSS WHEDON, MEL RUBI, and CHRIS DREIER; cover by MEL RUBI A hijacked Angel comes to grips with his past — figuratively and literally — as he finally learns the depth of the connection between himself and Perfect Zheng. Will either survive their deadly dance ten thousand feet above Los Angeles? Don't miss the stunning conclusion of this four-part Angel event, written by Brett Matthews and series creator Joss Whedon, and featuring pencils by comics sensation Mel Rubi (Witchblade / Aliens / Darkness / Predator: Mindhunter). On sale December 12 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (Rubi cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #40: LITTLE MONSTERS PART 1 (OF 3) by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by JEFF MATSUDA Buffy's mom is dead. Emotions in the Scooby gang are running high, and lots of little things are causing lots of little problems. Somehow, the fight against the forces of darkness doesn't seem so crucial, anymore. Somebody should have told that to the three deformed, green demon-children that decide to drop by Buffy's house unannounced. On sale December 26 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Matsuda cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 3) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CREATURES OF HABIT GSA by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, PAUL LEE, and BRIAN HORTON You're invited to the sickest party in Sunnydale. DJs will be mixing up some body- moving grooves, smart drinks will be available at the bar, and we'll be giving up a virgin sacrifice for the blood goddess. An old friend of Spike is in town, and he's getting every teenager in Sunnydale to trip the light fantastic at some very special, underground raves. He has a plan that could mean big things for vampires everywhere, and Spike agrees to help him out. Everyone who is anyone is rolling at these after- hour parties, including a whole posse of vampires. Buffy and the Scooby gang are going out and getting down to put an end to what's become a euphoric feeding frenzy for some the baddest baddies in town. On sale January 30 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $17.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL MANJI DELUXE ACTION FIGURE We are pleased to follow up the smash hit MegaHouse super deluxe 12" figures of Lone Wolf and Cub with another fantastic release — Manji from Hiroaki Samura's Blade of the Immortal. This is the main character from the Eisner Award-Winning saga. The figure comes complete with a hancrafted cloth costume, removable sandals, eight different swords and other samurai weapons that we see in the story. The Manji figure is hyper-articulated and represents the state of the art of both dollmaking and action figure construction. Only 400 of these figures have been created. We are fortunate to have secured 100 of them for our customers. 12" tall, packaged in a window box complete with instruction booklet . . . $PI BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #63: HUSK (ONE-SHOT) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Anotsu's trip to Kaga has taken an unexpected and unpleasant turn. Ibane, the head of the Shingyoto-ryu sword school, may be a master martial artist — but it's becoming increasingly clear that he has some trouble with telling the truth. Anotsu can't deny that Ibane's men are worth adding to his Itto-ryu gang, and that Ibane's daughter Hisoka holds a strange, seductive attraction… FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 12 b&w, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 THE DIRTY PAIR: RUN FROM THE FUTURE TP by ADAM WARREN and RYAN KINNAIRD The Lovely Angels are back, and cybercreeps of the universe had better be on their best behavior...for all the good it'll do 'em! Professional "Trouble Consultants" Kei and Yuri travel to Nimkasi Habitat, a remote crime-plagued space colony located beyond the civilized confines of the United Galactica. Given 100 minutes to extradite 50 assorted terrorists and technocriminals from this deep-space hellhole, the Dirty Pair plan to clean the CPU clocks of all available gangsters, thugs, and swindlers — and still have time to polish their bikinis! Based on the popular animated series from Japan, The Dirty Pair is packed with crazed action, cyber-punk ambience, and side-splitting laughs, courtesy of writer/artist Adam Warren, whose dazzling, manga-influenced art and rapid-fire pop-culture satire have gained legions of fans in the West and widespread critical acceptance in Japan. Includes special bonus story, "Start the Violence," plus a pinup gallery featuring Adam Warren and guest artists Adam Hughes, Bruce Timm, Brian Stelfreeze, and Humberto Ramos. On sale January 2 SC, 136pg, b&w . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #5: MYSTERY CHILD PART 3 (OF 8) by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS This "mystery child" seems like such a darling little boy — but as far as Keiichi is concerned, this flaxen-haired boy is a boyfriend's worst nightmare! Not only is this kid getting to go to sleep with Belldandy, but he's going to take a bath with her! Keiichi's nightmare is only beginning, as the boy invades Belldandy's dreams to get her to remember him… On sale December 5 b&w, 32pg (3 of 8) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 17: THE WILL OF THE FANG TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ The epic journey of Ogami Itto and Daigoro continues in this stunning volume! A female yakuza and her band are ordered to catch Lone Wolf and Cub, but the authorities aren't counting on a woman's heart. Meanwhile, the Yagyu have called in Japan's most deadly bounty hunters, and offer an even greater reward — can the Lone Wolf trust anyone around him, when the lure of wealth tempts even seemingly harmless peasant folk? And with Daigoro feverish and near death's door, can Lone Wolf and Cub make it through a winter gale to safety? FOR MATURE READERS On sale January 30 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" (STAR13691) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 11: TALISMAN OF HADES TP SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 *********************** CANNON GOD EXAXXION #2: STAGE 1 PART 2 (OF 8) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS You would be in shock, too! Let's see, the Earth was taken over by what seemed to be a kindly, co-existing race of aliens; your perverted, genius grandfather, whom you have not seen in years, shows up to deliver a sexy android AND an integrated, armored gun-suit for your personal use; and it's just in time, because a ball-shaped robot with razor blade arms has just sliced through a wall like soft butter. What to do? Well, how about kicking some robotic alien butt? Sound good? It is. From Gunsmith Cats creator, Kenichi Sonoda, comes a tale of vicious betrayal and youthful determination — not to mention sexy androids, crazy techno-violence, and giant robots with the power to destroy huge battleships in the blink of an eye. FOR MATURE READERS On sale December 19 b&w, 24pg (2 of 8) . . . $2.99 WHAT'S MICHAEL? VOLUME 5: MICHAEL'S FAVORITE SPOT TP by MAKOTO KOBAYASHI; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Winner of a New York Library Book Award and a Parents' Choice Award and described by Wizard magazine as "Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one," What's Michael? is one of manga's most delightful exports to the States, a one-of-a-kind blend of screwball fantasy mixed with slice-of-life hilarity that has audiences on both sides of the world rolling in the aisles. You've seen comics and you've seen cats, but you've never seen anything quite like What's Michael? On sale January 16 SC, 88pg, b&w. . . $8.95 STAR WARS #37: THE STARK HYPERSPACE WAR PART 2 (OF 4) by JOHN OSTRANDER, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by JON FOSTER Iaco Stark has cut off the hyperspace lanes to Republic ships and the remnants of the Republic Army and Navy are stranded with the Jedi Tyvokka, Plo Koon, Adi Gallia, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Obi-Wan Kenobi on Troiken. Meanwhile, Tholme and his Padawan discover the truth about the scarcity of bacta. The worst is yet to come in this installment of the Stark Hyperspace War. On sale December 26 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #4 (OF 4) by RYDER WINDHAM, POP MHAN, and NORMAN LEE; cover by POP MHAN The exciting finale to a series bridging the events between Star Wars: Episode I and Episode II! A disguised Obi-Wan Kenobi infiltrates the slaver Krayn's spice factories on Nar Shaddaa to free his Padawan. Amidst the processing of spice and cruel working conditions, Anakin befriends some slaves and plants seeds of revolt. Imprisoned and forming an alliance with the mysterious Siri, Anakin's only hope for freedom lies in his ability to convince his fellow slaves that Krayn's rule over the spice factories can be shattered by the unity of the masses. Art by fan-favorite Pop Mhan (SpyBoy)! On sale December 12 FC, 32pg (4 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS TALES #10 featuring GARTH ENNIS, JOHN MCCREA, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, CHRISTIAN READ, CHRIS SLANE, MIKE KENNEDY, FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO and others; cover by LEINIL FRANCIS YU Ever wondered what it would be like to be a stormtrooper? Working for the Empire, never sure where you're going next, following orders without question, ready to lay down your life for the Emperor? Writer Garth Ennis (Preacher, Hitman) and penciller John McCrea (Hitman, Superboy) take us on a journey that shows in agonizing detail what it's like for those troops in white. Also in this issue are New Zealand newcomers Christian Read and Chris Slane offering the story of a Sith Lord, a lightsaber, and a bit of innovation... This and MUCH, MUCH more in an all-new, action-packed Star Wars Tales! On sale December 12 FC, 64pg (Francis Yu cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 STAR WARS: TALES VOL. 1 featuring RON MARZ, CLAUDIO CASTELLINI, TIM ZAHN, PETER DAVID, KILIAN PLUNKETT, JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, RICK LEONARDI, DAVE COOPER, and others; cover by TSUNEO SANDA Collecting the first four issues of the quarterly anthology smash sensation, Star Wars Tales contains thrilling stories featuring Darth Vader, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Han Solo, Emperor Palpatine, C-3PO, R2-D2, Lando Calrissian and a cast of thousands! Tales explores every corner of the Star Wars galaxy and keeps readers coming back for more! Star Wars Tales Volume I is sure to delight fans both young and old! On sale January 2 SC, 224pg, FC . . . $19.95 ARTS FESTIVAL POSTERS by WILL EISNER, PAUL CHADWICK, TONY MILLIONAIRE, and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO During the third week of June 2001, Dark Horse Comics co-sponsored "Comics: An Original American Art Form," as part of the annual Lake Oswego Festival of the Arts in Lake Oswego, Oregon. In addition to a huge display of original comics art, this celebration of comics featured speakers Will Eisner, Harlan Ellison, and Paul Chadwick. To publicize the show, Dark Horse published four full-color posters, one each by Will Eisner (The Spirit), Paul Chadwick (Concrete), Tony Millionaire (Sock Monkey), and Francisco Ruiz Velasco (Battle Gods). Each poster measures 24" x 32" and is printed on heavy stock. Now, Dark Horse is making these rare works of art available to comics fans everywhere. Pick your favorite(s) or buy one of each, but hurry before they're all gone! On sale December 5 FC, 24" x 32" . . . $10.00 (each) CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #29: ALLEY OOP STATUE V. T. Hamlin's prehistoric cave-man, Alley Oop, was a denizen of the Kingdom of Moo. Ruled under the inept hands of King Guzzle and his nagging wife Queen Umpateedle, the kingdom is beset with enemies, both from within and without. Fortunately, Alley Oop and dinosaur mount Dinny are there to save the day. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios, this statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale February 6 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY DOLL Sock Monkey has continued to delight an ever-growing army of fans, so we have asked ourselves: where the heck is an actual Sock Monkey with the distinctive styling of Gabby? The answer? Right here at Dark Horse! We have commissioned a special edition of a real Sock Monkey! This satrical simian is a full 22" from the top of his hat to his toes. Comes with a custom color hang tag that quickly sets the Millionaire monkey apart from the pedestrian crowd of "regular" sock monkey dolls you might have seen elsewhere. Gadzooks! Accept no imitations. On sale December 12 22" plush doll . . . $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: SOCK MONKEY HAT Acrylic knit cap, embroidered logo on back and Sock Monkey on front (STAR09186) . . . $17.95 SOCK MONKEY LUNCH BOX FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" (STAR11660) . . . $19.95 SOCK MONKEY T-SHIRTS: Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/Lavender/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/White/Adult/S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/PLAIN TEE/SAND/ADULT/ S-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET 7 piece FC, thick magnets (STAR13274) . . . $9.99 ******************** 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. FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE #6: "MY THREE SUNS" EPISODE The crew is sent to deliver a package to the Planet Trisol, where Fry accidentally drinks the planet's emperor. According to Trisolian custom, Fry is promptly made the new emperor. Fry takes the coronation oath, and is nearly killed by a mob of angry Trisolians when they discover that the previous emperor is still alive in Fry's stomach. At the last minute, Fry is rescued by Leela, but must endure a severe beating in order to force the old emperor out of his body through his tear ducts. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE #6: "ITCHY AND SCRATCHY LAND" EPISODE It's the violentest place on Earth! Things go from mayhem to morbid when the Simpsons visit Itchy and Scratchy Land! Homer and Bart are arrested for assaulting the park's costumed characters, and Marge has to bail them out of the park jail. Then the Simpsons must do battle with an army of Itchy and Scratchy robots run amok, until Lisa discovers the secret behind their deadly demeanor! FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) HOLIDAY MODEL STOCK-UP SALE! Recently repriced for the holiday shopping season! AUSTIN POWERS SHAG-A-DELIC COLD-CAST STATUE 12" cold-cast statue, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (APR992532). . . $50.00 DR. EVIL DIABOLICAL COLD-CAST STATUE 12" cold-cast statue, fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR10286) . . . $50.00 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #1: LIZ fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09181) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #2: SY fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09301) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #3: ARTIE fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09407) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #4: KAREN fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR09840) . . . $17.50 THE WOLVERTON WEIRDOS #5: LENA fully painted and packaged in a full-color box (STAR) . . . $20.00 THE X-FILES™ AGENT MULDER STATUE 12" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR08617) . . . $99.95 THE X-FILES™ AGENT SCULLY STATUE 12" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR08616) . . . $99.95 THE X-FILES MOVIE ALIEN STATUE 7 1/2" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box . . . $99.95 THE X-FILES™ PARANORMAL COLLECTION — THE FLUKEMAN 10" cold-cast figure, fully painted, packaged in full-color box (STAR03138) . . . $125.00 BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN COLD-CAST KIT 15" cold-cast kit, (assembly and painting required) (STAR01361) . . . $75.00 THE INVISIBLE MAN COLD-CAST KIT 9" tall cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01363) . . . $62.50 THE MUMMY COLD-CAST KIT 9" cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01367) . . . $75.00 THE WOLF MAN COLD-CAST FIGURE KIT 10" cold-cast kit, painted box art by Den Beauvais (assembly and painting required) (STAR01370) . . . $75.00 ALIEN 3 COLD-CAST MODEL KIT 1/8 scale model, 10 piece, unpainted kit, full-color box by Den Beauvais (STAR) . . . $75.00 MONKEYBONE STATUE 8" tall on base, fully painted, packaged in a full-color box . . . $45.00 TITAN A.E. DREJ STATUE 12" tall on a custom base, full-color box (STAR11809) . . . $75.00 PRODUCT RELISTS ACTION FIGURES AND STATUES BEETLE BAILEY BOOK AND FIGURE SET b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8" (STAR12169) . . . $10.95 BEETLE BAILEY BOXED PVC SET 7 PVCs, packaged in a full-color box (STAR12171) . . . $34.95 BETTIE PAGE ACTION FIGURE Figure w/detailed box (STAR11260) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE FIGURE #2: PHOTO BETTIE 6 1/2" tall, 50's motif, packaged in a full-color window box (STAR13250) . . . $24.99 THE BIG GUY & RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT STATUE 12" tall fully painted, packaged in a full-color box (STAR10135) . . . $125.00 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #5: IGNATZ STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11787) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #7: MANDRAKE THE MAGICIAN STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11788) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #8: LI'L ABNER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11880) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #9: DAISY MAE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR11881) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #10: DICK TRACY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12089) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #11: BEETLE BAILEY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12180) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #12: SARGE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12028) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #14: FLASH GORDON STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12308) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #13: LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE STATUE 4 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info. booklet (STAR12307) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #15: TERRY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, limited to 950, comes in litho tin box with pinback button and booklet (STAR12664) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #16: THE DRAGON LADY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, limited to 950, comes in litho tin box with pinback button and booklet (STAR12665) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS FOSDICK STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR12666) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #19: DAGWOOD STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #20: BLONDIE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #21: SMOKEY STOVER STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13495) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #22: WIMPY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13307) . . .$49.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #23: BLUTO 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13308) . . . $49.99 FLAMING CARROT ACTION FIGURE 6" figure w/pogo stick, stink bomb, and lighted flame on his head (STAR10480) . . . $11.95 HELLBOY PVC SET Seven piece set, packaged in a full color window box (STAR13684) . . . $39.99 HELLBOY SOFT VINYL FIGURE 13 3/4" tall, fully painted, soft vinyl figure, packaged in window box (STAR13505) . . . $59.99 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® HURLOON MINOTAUR STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR10039) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SERRA ANGEL STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, packaged in a full-color box (STAR08290) . . . $125.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SHIVAN DRAGON STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 22" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR08986) . . . $195.00 MAGIC: THE GATHERING® SPIRIT LINK STATUE Fully painted, assembled, and individually numbered, stands 14" high, packaged in a full- color box (STAR09454) . . . $125.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S MORNING STAR STATUE 12" tall, fully-painted and packaged in an illustrated box (STAR10489) . . . $150.00 MASAMUNE SHIROW'S REQUIEM STATUE: 22" tall on base w/wings and hand-painted (STAR11825) . . . $150.00 SARGE BOOK AND FIGURE SET b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8" (STAR12051) . . . $10.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA BRONZE 19 1/2" tall, cast in solid bronze on polished granite base, limited-edition . . . $3, 600 STAR WARS DARTH VADER BRONZE STATUE 14" tall, cast in solid bronze on solid black granite base, limited-edition . . . $3000 STAR WARS RANCOR BRONZE STATUE 15" tall, cast in solid bronze on black Spanish marble base, limited-edition . . . $3000 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #1: USAGI AND DINO 8" Usagi and Dino, fully painted, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR10805) . . . $79.95 USAGI YOJIMBO STATUE #2: USAGI AND KATSUICHI 8" Usagi and Katsuichi statue, full-color box w/mini-sketchbook (STAR11446) . . . $79.95 LITHOGRAPHS, PORTFOLIOS, & POSTERS 300 LIMITED-EDITION LITHOGRAPH Full color, printed on Strathmore Bright white deckle-edge acid-free paper. Shrink-wrapped with oyster white backing board Black Wavy E-Flute Corrugated Envelope with gold-foil stamping, and signed by both Frank Miller and Lynn Varley (STAR08969) . . . $300.00 SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #3: MIHO b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09820) . . . 20 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT #5: AVA b&w, 24" x 36" (STAR09822) . . . 20 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #1: DELIA b&w&blue, 24" x 36" (STAR11144) . . . 25 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #2: MARY b&w&red, 24" x 36" (STAR11438) . . . $25 bucks SIN CITY DAMES PRINT SERIES II #3: GILDA b&w&gold, 24" x 36" (STAR11437) . . . 25 bucks TATTOOS PORTFOLIO 6 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" full-color plates, packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage (STAR11868) . . . $19.95 HATS DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: THE BIG GUY CAP Brushed cotton w/ adjustable buckle, embroidered logo on back and Big Guy on the front (STAR09872) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: DEVIL CHEF HAT Bucket style hat, brushed cotton w/ embroidered logo on back and Devil Chef on front (STAR09355) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: FRANK CAP Cuffed knit hat, embroidered logo on back and Frank on the front (STAR09784) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: GRENDEL CAP Six-panel hat, black with Grendel logo embroidered on back and signature eyes on front (STAR11008) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: ODDETTE CAP brushed cotton w/ velcro back closure, embroidered logo on back and Oddette on the front (STAR09184) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT CAP Brushed cotton w/ adjustable buckle, embroidered logo on back and Rusty the Boy Robot on the front (STAR09185) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: SOCK MONKEY HAT Acrylic knit cap, embroidered logo on back and Sock Monkey on front (STAR09186) . . . $17.95 DARK HORSE BRAINGEAR: TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN HAT Cuffed knit hat, embroidered logo on back and Too Much Coffee Man on the front (STAR08976) . . . $17.95 HELLBOY BASEBALL CAP One size fits all, black/red/yellow, embroidered logo (STAR09192) . . . $14.95 MARTHA WASHINGTON P.A.X. BASEBALL CAP On size fits all, army green, embroidered logo (STAR09803) . . . $14.95 LUNCH BOXES 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 (NEW) FC, 8" x 7" x 3 3/4" . . . $19.99 SHOT GLASSES BEETLE BAILEY SHOT GLASS SET 3-glass set in custom box, each with character image and logo (STAR11673) . . . $19.95 THE DIRTY PAIR ZIPPO® LIGHTER AND SHOT GLASSES Kei shot glass, FC, art on front, logo on back (STAR13310) . . . $5.99 Yuri shot glass, FC, art on front, logo on back (STAR13309) . . . $5.99 DRAKUUN SHOT GLASS Clear glass shot glass w/FC image on one side and logo on the other a (STAR09474) . . . $5.95 GHOST JADE SHOTGLASS Jade green shotglass, illustration by Brian Apthorp and Gary Martin (STAR11143) . . . $6.95 GRENDEL CERAMIC SHOT GLASSES Grendel ceramic shot glass (white) (STAR08982) . . . $6.95 Grendel ceramic shot glass (black) (STAR08981) . . . $6.95 GUNSMITH CATS SHOT-GLASS SET 3-glass set in custom box, each with character image and logo (STAR10230) . . . $19.95 HELLBOY SHOTGLASS Clear shot glass w/ red & white art, Hellboy on one side, logo on the other (STAR09241) . . . $5.95 SIN CITY SHOT GLASS 1.5 oz clear glass w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06693) . . . 5 bucks T-SHIRTS AND WATCHES DARK HORSE DELUXE T-SHIRTS BOMBSHELL T-SHIRTS: MINI BOMBSHELL W/GRENADE/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/PINK/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 BOMBSHELL W/KANJI/BABYDOLL/PINK/ S-L…$17.99 BOMBSHELL W/KANJI/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/PINK/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 MINI BOMBSHELL W/GRENADE/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 BOMBSHELL W/KANJI/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SHY MINI BOMBSHELL/BABYDOLL/WHITE/ S-L…$17.99 ANGRY MINI BOMBSHELL/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/PINK/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 ANGRY MINI BOMBSHELL/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/ORANGE/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 ADAM WARREN'S DIRTY PAIR: KEI AND YURI/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 KEI AND YURI/RINGER TEE/WHITE&BLACK/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 KEI & YURI W/FLOWER/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 KEI & YURI W/FLOWER/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 KEI W/LOGO/BABYDOLL/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 KEI W/LOGO/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/WHITE/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 KEI W/LOGO/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 YURI W/LOGO/BABYDOLL/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 YURI W/LOGO/SPAGHETTI STRAP TANK/WHITE/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 YURI W/LOGO/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SOCK MONKEY : SOCK MONKEY HEAD SHOT/BABYDOLL/LAVENDER/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 SOCK MONKEY HEAD SHOT/BABYDOLL/WHITE/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/BABYDOLL/BLACK/ADULT/ S-L…$17.99 DANCING MONKEY/PLAIN TEE/SAND/ADULT/ S-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 SOCK MONKEY SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/YOUTH/ S-L…$17.99 CROW/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 NEVERMEN T-SHIRTS: NEVERMEN 4 PANEL/PLAIN TEE/ASH/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 NEVERMEN 4 PANEL/PLAIN TEE/NAVY/YOUTH/ S-XL…$17.99 NEVERMEN SILHOUETTE W/HAT/RINGER TEE/WHITE W/BLACK/ADULT M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 NEVERMEN X3/PLAIN TEE/CHARCOAL/ADULT/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 HELLBOY WRISTWATCH Analog quartz, water-resistant dial, brass casing, black leather band, packaged in a black-matte wood box, certificate of authenticity (STAR10685) . . . $49.95 OH MY GODDESS! WRIST WATCH FC, vinyl (STAR08991) . . . $14.95 RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT WATCH Full-color watch in aluminum box, limited to 1,000 pieces (STAR12826) . . . $49.95 USAGI YOJIMBO LIMITED-EDITION WRISTWATCH Silver etching against black watch face, black leather band, each w/numbered certifiate (STAR12476) . . . $49.99 ZIPPOS 300 ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish brass-finish, engraved w/Spartan helmet and logo (STAR08825) . . .$29.95 ALIENS ZIPPO® LIGHTER 3-color Zippo® lighter with gun metal finish (STAR12259) . . . $29.99 ALIEN: NOSTROMO ZIPPO" LIGHTER Black matte lighter with brass etching . . . $29.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #1: QUEEN OF HEARTS Full-color box w/trading card (STAR010783) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #2: HAWAII Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10784) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #3: CLEOPATRA Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10785) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER #4: BACK IN BLUE Full-color box w/trading card (STAR10786) . . . $44.95 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® LIGHTER SERIES II #2: LEOPARD BETTIE Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (STAR12305) . . . $39.99 BETTIE PAGE ZIPPO® SERIES II #3: DEVIL BETTIE (NEW) Chrome lighter w/photo, packaged in a tin w/full-color sleeve (OCT000080). . . $39.99 DARK HORSE ZIPPO® LIGHTER Black-matte Zippo® lighter with color-etched logo (STAR08977) . . . $24.95 DRAKUUN ZIPPO® LIGHTER 4-color, silver Zippo® lighter (STAR09716) . . . $29.95 FLAMING CARROT ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-white finish (STAR08824) . . . $29.95 GHOST ZIPPO" LIGHTER Matte white Zippo® illustrated by Adam Hughes (STAR11007) . . . $29.95 GRENDEL: BLACK, WHITE & RED ZIPPO® LIGHTER Matte-black lighter w/red-and-white design (STAR08983) . . . $29.95 HELLBOY ZIPPO® LIGHTER Three-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR06649) . . . $29.95 MADMAN ZIPPO® LIGHTER Four-color chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR09480) . . . $29.95 SIN CITY: KADIE'S CLUB PECOS ZIPPO® LIGHTER High-polish chrome lighter w/ red-and-black illustration and logo (STAR06820) . . . $29.95 SPYBOY SPYLIGHT high-beam flashlight that fits into metal Zippo® casing (STAR11073) . . . $24.95 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY ZIPPO® LIGHTER FC, chrome Zippo® lighter (STAR12362) . . . $29.99 ZOMBIEWORLD ZIPPO® LIGHTER Illustrated logo design, brushed chrome finish (STAR09216) . . . $29.95 MISC. 300 EARRING AND LAPEL PIN ---300 Earring (STAR08967) . . . $13.95 300 Lapel pin (STAR08968) . . . $12.95 BABE RUTH LIMITED-EDITION PAINTED BASEBALL Limited to 714 baseballs, each hand signed and numbered, packaged in a ready-to-display plastic cube (STAR13134) . . . $59.99 BIG GUY AND RUSTY THE BOY ROBOT MAGNET SET 4 full-color magnet in polybag w/header card (STAR11953) . . . $8.00 BETTIE PAGE AIR FRESHENERS Hawaiian Bettie (photo) #1, Rose scent . . . $1.99 Queen of Hearts (Jim Silke art) #2, Coconut scent (STAR13670). . . $1.99 Back in Blue (Dave Stevens art) #3, Lemon scent (STAR13669) . . . $1.99 BETTIE PAGE COASTER SET Set of 4 full-color photo coasters (STAR13136) . . . $12.99 BETTIE PAGE DRESS-UP MAGNET SET Full-color magnet set (STAR12265) . . . $19.95 BETTIE PAGE ORNAMENT FC, packaged in a window box (STAR13093) . . . $19.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SUPERNATURAL DEFENSE KIT Slipcase w/deluxe, hardcover "Claddagh" ring, vial of "holy" water with silver flakes, and gold cross (STAR10675) . . . $19.95 CHARLES ATLAS MAGNET SET FC, 8-piece magnet set (STAR13142) . . . $12.99 DARK HORSE COFFEE MUGS Gray mug with black logo (STAR12031) . . . $7.95 Matte-black mug with gray logo (STAR12030) . . . $7.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER POP-OUT PEOPLETM FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (Photo) (STAR13846) . . . $2.99 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 FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE™ #1: CLASSIC SET FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (STAR13870) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES POP-OUT PEOPLETM FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (Photo) (STAR13796) . . . $2.99 THE RING OF THE NIBELUNG: RHINEGOLD WATER GLOBE 5 1/2" tall on base, multi-colored flakes, plays "Ride of the Valkyries" (STAR12346) . . . $99.99 SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE™ #1: CLASSIC SET FC, pop-out characters with custom 2-sided diorama (STAR13871) . . . $2.99 SIN CITY COASTER SET 4 full-color coasters featuring: Marv, Goldie, Dwight, and Nancy (STAR11873) . . . $13.00 SIN CITY MAGNET SET 8 pc., b&w&red magnet set (STAR11802) . . . $8.00 SOCK MONKEY MAGNET SET 7 piece FC, thick magnets (STAR13274) . . . $9.99 TRADE PAPERBACK RELISTS IN-STOCK TRADE PAPERBACKS 3 X 3 EYES: CURSE OF THE GESU TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR06154) . . . $12.95 3 X 3 EYES: HOUSE OF DEMONS TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR01279) . . . $12.95 THE ADVENTURES OF LUTHER ARKWRIGHT TP by Bryan Talbot SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR10337) . . . $16.95 AKIRA BOOK 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 304pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 3 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 288pg, b&w (STAR13635) . . . $24.95 ALIENS: OUTBREAK TP by Mark Verheiden and Mark A. Nelson SC, 176pg, FC (STAR02131) . . . $17.95 ALIENS: SALVATION AND SACRIFICE TP by Dave Gibbons, Peter Milligan, Mike Mignola, Kevin Nowlan, and Paul Johnson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR13130) . . . $12.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR: ETERNAL TP by Ian Edginton and Alex Maleev SC, 88pg, FC (STAR10057) . . . $9.95 ALIENS VS. PREDATOR VS. 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Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11520) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL — ACTS OF WAR TP by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC…$12.95 STAR WARS: THE LAST COMMAND TP by Mike Baron, Edvin Biukovic, and Eric Shanower SC, 144pg, FC (STAR09586) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: MARA JADE — BY THE EMPEROR'S HAND by Timothy Zahn, Michael A. Stackpole, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 144pg, FC (STAR10242) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: OUTLANDER TP by Timothy Truman, Tom Raney, Rick Leonardi, and Al Rio SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: PRELUDE TO REBELLION TP by Jan Strnad, Anthony Winn, John Nadeau, Robert Jones, and Jordi Ensign SC, 144pg, FC (STAR11181) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI — MANGA #1-4 by Shin-ichi Hiromoto issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09865) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09908) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10078) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR10243) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06007) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Kilian Plunkett, P. Craig Russell, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR06262) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE — EVOLUTION TP by Steve Perry, Ron Randall, and Tom Simmons SC, 120pg, FC (STAR10788) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: SPLINTER OF THE MIND'S EYE TP by Terry Austin and Chris Sprouse SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06008) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC TP by Tom Veitch and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR00803) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — DARK LORDS OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Kevin J. Anderson, and various SC, 160pg, FC (STAR01533) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FALL OF THE SITH EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 136pg, FC (STAR07846) . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE FREEDOM NADD UPRISING TP by Tom Veitch, Tony Akins, and Denis Rodier SC, 56pg, FC (STAR09176) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH TP by Tom Veitch, Chris Gossett, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 144pg, FC (STAR06792) . . . $16.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — REDEMPTION TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, and Andrew Pepoy SC, 112pg, FC (STAR13830) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE SITH WAR TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and various SC, 152pg, FC (STAR01917) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: VADER'S QUEST TP by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10502) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BATTLEGROUND TATOOINE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Jan Strnad, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07594) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — BLOOD AND HONOR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09890) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — IN THE EMPIRE'S SERVICE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09297) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Drew Johnson, Jim Hall, and Gary Martin; cover by Terese Nielsen SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11521) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE PHANTOM AFFAIR TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Darko Macan, Edvin Biukovic, and various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR07194) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — THE WARRIOR PRINCESS TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 SUPERMAN VS. THE TERMINATOR: DEATH TO THE FUTURE TP by Alan Grant, Steve Pugh, and Mike Perkins SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12215) . . . $10.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN OF THE APES TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 104pg, FC (STAR09278) . . . $12.95 EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS' TARZAN THE UNTAMED TP adapted by Russ Manning with Gaylord DuBois SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10391) . . . $11.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR08167) . . . $10.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN'S PARADE OF TIRADE TP by Shannon Wheeler SC, 144pg, b&w (STAR10415) . . . $12.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: THE BRINK OF LIFE & DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Kurt Busiek SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DAISHO TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by James Robinson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR07519) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DEMON MASK TP by Stan Sakai SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR13194) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TP by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GREY SHADOWS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Max Allan Collins SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10791) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SEASONS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Lynn Johnston SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR09180) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 WHAT'S MICHAEL? — MICHAEL'S MAMBO (VOL. 4) TP by Makoto Kobayashi SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR07441) . . . $5.95 WILL EISNER'S SHOP TALK interviews by Will Eisner; illustrations by Kirby, Caniff, Kurtzman, and more b&w, 250pg . . . $19.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — BLOOD AND SHADOWS TP by John Wagner, Ian Edginton, Davidé Fabbri, and Mike Deodato, Jr. SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12744) . . . $11.95 XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS — SLAVE TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, Mike Deodato,Jr., Clint Hilinski, Fabiano Neves, and Walden Wong SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11968) . . . $9.95 XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS: WARRIOR WAY OF DEATH TP by John Wagner, Joyce Chin, and Walden Wong; SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11526) . . . $9.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!: THE WILD ONES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031) . . . $12.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! : LIGHTS AND SIREN! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 120pg, b&w . . . (STAR10419) $10.95 ********************** DC COMICS THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN In 1986, a groundbreaking miniseries took the industry by storm, revolutionizing forever the way people envisioned the comic-book medium. Now, acclaimed writer/artist Frank Miller is set to do it again, with the most anticipated comics sequel of all time… THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN is a 3-issue epic miniseries — each issue a whoppin' 80 pages in Prestige Format — masterfully written and illustrated by Miller and featuring the magnificent colors of Miller's collaborator, Lynn Varley. It's been three years since the events of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, and everything is just fine. Perfect, in fact. At least on the surface. What the world at large doesn't know is that it's a total sham. A perfectly choreographed, pretty little world where everything that's ugly, or even potentially disturbing, is all nicely wrapped up with neat little ribbons and swept under the carpet. Only he knows better. He's watched it fester to near-breaking point, and it's time for the only free man left who can effect any real change to bring it all down around their ears, once and for all. It's not gonna be pretty. But at least it'll be honest. The Dark Knight returns once again — trimmer, more streamlined, and with a vitality that hasn't been seen since the first years of his war on crime. Together with his army of Bat-soldiers, including Carrie Kelley — formerly Robin, and now the new Catgirl — the Dark Knight wages a new war on a diseased world that's become completely lost. But to fight this war successfully, he must first return to being the World's Greatest Detective and discover what has become of his former allies who were once the World's Greatest Heroes. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN features surprising appearances by such DC icons as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Arrow, Martian Manhunter, the Atom, the Question, and more. But are they still the World's Greatest Heroes? Frank Miller and Lynn Varley bring their unique and often controversial talents to bear in creating an amazing new tale of the Dark Knight and the finest heroes the world has ever known. The multi-award-winning team of Miller and Varley have delivered — together and separately — some of the finest tales of our time with BATMAN: YEAR ONE, 300, Sin City, Elektra Lives Again, RONIN, Give Me Liberty, and Hard Boiled. Be there to witness what may be their finest work to date, as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN sets a new standard for comics. Editor Bob Schreck on his relationship with Frank Miller & Lynn Varley: "I have had the extreme pleasure and honor of knowing and working with Frank and Lynn for several years now. From Sin City to Martha Washington to The Big Guy & Rusty the Boy Robot, each project is approached with a wide-eyed enthusiasm that's as infectious as it is exhilarating. This return to Batman is no exception. They are pouring their hearts and souls onto each and every page and it shows! Together, once again, they are turning the world on its ear, and challenging everything we take for granted with these enduring characters that we 'think' we know so well. From concept, to art style, to coloring and packaging, this book benefits from the 15 years of experience these two comic book mavericks have under their belts since they first made headlines with THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Buckle up, folks!" This project is supported with an extensive promotional campaign. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN is a 3-issue Prestige Format miniseries edited by Bob Schreck, with each issue 80 pages and released monthly in six- week intervals. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $7.95 U.S. Retailers please note: DC offers special graduated release options for this project. For complete details, please see your Diamond Order Form and Diamond Dialogue. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE The Dark Knight returns...again! In celebration of the long-awaited sequel to the classic Frank Miller tale THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS comes THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE. Based on designs by Miller, and sculpted by William Paquet, this hand-painted cold-cast porcelain statue features a stunning rendition of Batman with his sidekick, Catgirl (a.k.a. Carrie Kelley) perched on his shoulder. Best of all, you won't have to wait too long to display this handsome, Limited Edition statue in your home, as it is set to arrive in comic-book stores the same day as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1! This statue is approximately 13 1/4" tall and 5 3/4" deep overall, on a base that is 7" wide x 5" deep, and it is packaged in a 4-color box. THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE arrives in comic-book stores December 5, with a retail price of $195.00 U.S. Retailers, please note: This is a Limited Edition statue of only 7,500. Allocations may be necessary. DEADMAN Boston Brand has survived the rigors of the recent DEAD AGAIN miniseries. And after hanging around the fringes of the DC Universe for over 30 years, everyone's favorite dead acrobat finally gets his own ongoing series: DEADMAN, written by Steve Vance (DEADMAN: DEAD AGAIN, SUPERMAN, INC.) and illustrated by newly discovered artist Josep Maria Beroy. Boston Brand is a (dead) man with a mission: to hunt down and capture the deadliest villains on Earth. These villains once were residents of Nanda Parbat, a secret Himalayan paradise, where they were gathered in order to prevent them from committing any more evil acts. But with the death of the keeper of Nanda Parbat, the residents were set free. Imagine: over 300 years' worth of the planet's most corrupt beings, set free at once on an unsuspecting world. Only Deadman and his detective friend Max Loomis even know of their existence — and only they can hope to stop them! Issue #1 updates readers on Deadman's previous adventures while embarking on the first of his new ones: an investigation into the mysterious death of a legless band leader in Cairo — and the discovery that his body itself, being returned to the States for its final rest, holds a secret that threatens to unleash a new kind of horror on the Earth. DEADMAN stars a very different kind of super-hero. While his roots might be in the mystical domain of Dr. Fate and the Phantom Stranger, his nature makes him the sort of down-to-earth character that readers will find both funny and fascinating. It's a change of pace from traditional fare, and with writer Vance and exciting new artist Beroy, DEADMAN will be sure to convince readers that being dead has its advantages... This project is supported with house and trade ads. DEADMAN is an ongoing series edited by Andy Helfer. Issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DC FULL COVERAGE! Heroes so cool, they don't need logos! The DC Universe has characters that are among the most recognizable icons in the world. And to prove it, this December features a special cover event we're calling DC FULL COVERAGE!, offering a fun new way to look at DC's stars — with many FULL COVERAGE! issues serving as great jumping-on points! Almost all of December's ongoing DCU books showcase a dynamic depiction of the book's stars on the top half of the book, with the title of each book cleverly incorporated within the artwork on the bottom half (the title is also in type in the upper corner, so no matter how a book is racked, readers can identify their favorite titles easily). The end result makes for an arresting display of DC's signature characters. In addition to a bold new artistic representation on the covers, almost every DC FULL COVERAGE issue features a self-contained, entry-point story — making December the perfect opportunity for new readers to try DCU titles! Catch the following DC FULL COVERAGE! books in December: ACTION COMICS #786 * ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #599 * AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #85 * BATGIRL #23 * BATMAN #598 * BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #45 * BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #24 * BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #150 BIRDS OF PREY #38 * DETECTIVE COMICS #765 * DOOM PATROL #3 * THE FLASH #181 * GREEN ARROW #11 * GREEN LANTERN #145 * HARLEY QUINN #15 * IMPULSE #81 * JLA #61 * JSA #31 * JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #2 * THE LEGION #3 * NIGHTWING #64 * ORION #21 ROBIN #97 * THE SPECTRE #12 * SUICIDE SQUAD #4 * SUPERBOY #95 * SUPERGIRL #65 * SUPERMAN #177 * SUPERMAN ADVENTURES # 64 * SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #121 * THE TITANS #36 WONDER WOMAN #177 * YOUNG JUSTICE #40 * * "Stand-Alone " issues HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY Enemies in their midst They've traveled millions of miles and suffered unimaginable losses. But now the alien-born inhabitants of the city called Haven must face the greatest challenge of all — finding a new home — in the 9-issue HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY. From the same creative team that introduced the Havenites and their city in JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL (solicited in last month's Previews), writers Ashley-Jayne Nicolaus & Matthew P. Schuster and artist Ariel Olivetti reveal the origins of Earth's newest immigrants in THE BROKEN CITY. Why did the people of Haven leave their homeworld, taking their city with them? How did they get their diverse powers? Who — or what — are they fleeing? And will it come looking for them? The answers begin to unfold in HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #1, as the heroes of the JLA learn more about the Havenites and their champions, the Alliance. Fleeing the alien tyrant known as Anathema, the people of Haven made incredible sacrifices and suffered devastating torments as they made their escape. But the war for freedom is far from over, as the city of Haven is home to other villains (all possessing incredible powers) and traitors to the Alliance's noble ideals. And even if those villains are defeated, how will the city of Haven be treated by its new homeland? And how will the United States, headed by Lex Luthor, a man who hates the alien Superman, treat an entire city of super-powered aliens seeking refuge? HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY is a 9-issue maxiseries edited by Mike Carlin. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK A storm is coming to the world of Norrath… Sony Online Entertainment's award-winning EverQuest is the most successful online fantasy role-playing game ever — with over 400,000 subscribers! Now WildStorm Productions is proud to present a brand new tale of this amazing world in EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK — a Prestige Format one-shot by cowriter/penciller extraordinaire Jim Lee (JUST IMAGINE…WONDER WOMAN), who is a big fan of the game, along with cowriter Brad McQuaid (cocreator of the game), and inker Dan Norton (NINJA BOY)! Lee and McQuaid have crafted an original story containing characters and events featured in the multiplayer online game — setting the stage for an adventure through the world of EverQuest. Journey to the land of Kunark alongside High Elven Princess Firiona Vie, as she and her comrades-in-arms must stop an unholy alliance. The great Elven Armies stand ready to defend the realm, but will they be enough to vanquish the rising darkness that threatens all of Norrath? THE RUINS OF KUNARK is the first of several projects by WildStorm featuring characters from the world of EverQuest. Look for more projects featuring characters and events from the online game in the future, by some of the most talented creators in the industry! This project is supported with a co-op ad slick and house and trade ads. EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK is a 48-page WildStorm Productions one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Aaron Watanabe. It arrives in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. JLA #61 featuring THE POWER COMPANY preview "A brand-new beginning!" • "A bold new direction!" • "A new era of greatness!" You can use every phrase imaginable — and it still won't be enough to describe the excitement for JLA's brand-new creative team of writer Joe Kelly (ACTION COMICS) and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL artists Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen, who begin their run with the extra-sized JLA #61 — which also features a free 16-page preview of THE POWER COMPANY! Fresh from the cataclysm of "Our Worlds at War," the new minds behind the JLA (and the team that brought you The Elite in ACTION COMICS #775) raise the bar on adventure in the DC Universe, by combining the interpersonal dynamics of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes with both new and old adversaries. Kelly, Mahnke & Nguyen push the heroism of the League to its limits! But for the JLA, a new creative team means no time to catch their collective breath — in this standalone tale celebrating DC FULL COVERAGE! month. An emergency arises and the JLA is ready for action, prepared to put their lives on the line for humanity. But what were the League members doing in the two minutes before the alert went out? How do the members of the League juggle their personal time with the demands of duty? To celebrate this issue, JLA #61 includes an extra 16-page preview (at no extra cost!) of the DCU's newest super-team: THE POWER COMPANY. Brought to you by fan-favorite writer Kurt Busiek (Avengers, Marvels, KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY) and artists Tom Grummett (SUPERBOY, Section Zero) & Wade Von Grawbadger (STARMAN), THE POWER COMPANY explores the business of super-heroing as you've never seen it before. This preview leads into January's 7-issue Power Company event, followed by an ongoing THE POWER COMPANY series in February. A new creative team, two exciting stories, an extra-sized issue, the debut of a new super-team, and the World's Greatest Super-Heroes (all under one great iconic cover) mean that JLA is going to be the book everyone's talking about! JLA #61 is a 48-page issue coedited by Dan Raspler & Peter Tomasi, arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. JUST IMAGINE… STAN LEE AND JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA Your favorite re-imagined heroes... together in one adventure! Throughout the second half of 2001, readers have marveled at comics legend Stan Lee's takes on DC's most legendary heroes in the JUST IMAGINE... series of one-shots. Aided by some of the greatest artistic talents in the field today, Stan has introduced all-new characters bearing the names of Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Flash, and Green Lantern. But beyond Stan, what links these heroes? And what threat could require them to band together for the first time? Artist Jerry Ordway (THE POWER OF SHAZAM!, Maximum Security) joins Stan to answer all these questions — and more — in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA, a Prestige Format one-shot that closes out the first wave of JUST IMAGINE... stories, as our heroes face the menace of the mysterious Dominic Darrk! Darrk's machinations have been in the works since long before an alien policeman became Earth's Superman, before a falsely convicted prisoner became the masked avenger known as Batman, before...well, you get the idea. As Darrk's plans are revealed for the first time, so too are the connections between the origins of some of Earth's greatest heroes...but which of the JUST IMAGINE... heroes is unlike the others? And even if these very different heroes can survive working together, can they survive the incredible final battle against Darrk? Like all the previous JUST IMAGINE... one-shots, this issue features two covers — one by the interior artist (in this case, Jerry Ordway) and the other by Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN). Unlike the others, there is no backup "On the Street" story, as this tale is so big that Stan and Jerry needed every page they could get! This project is supported with house ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE The fourth and final entry of the VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that explore the true horrors of World War II arrives in December in the form of WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE — a 64-page Special teaming Ennis (PREACHER) with artist David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA), who illustrates this book in the same moody, evocative style that made him famous. It's Christmas time again as the men of the British Destroyer Nightingale guard a convoy of merchant ships steaming through the icy waters of the Arctic Sea, desperate to reach the ports of Russia and resupply the starving Red Armies. After dodging and repelling German attacks from both above and below the water, word comes from British intelligence that the dreaded U-boat Tirpitz is now stalking the same frigid waters. Knowing the convoy is hopelessly outmatched, the orders come to scatter the convoy and hope for the best. This desperate decision proves tragic as, one by one, the Nightingale's fellow ships are destroyed. Somehow, Nightingale survives the attacks and reaches the safety of a home port. But the crew's joy is tempered by the superstitious belief that they are now a cursed ship — shunned by the rest of the navy as bad luck and a "ship of the damned." It is this knowledge that drives this book's action as the Nightingale — along with her crew of both baby-faced recruits and battle-tested officers — steams deeper into the hellish jaws of war in a quest for redemption of their lost souls. NIGHTINGALE — while packed with plenty of high-seas action — is ultimately a gut-wrenching tale of how in war, more than anywhere else in life, the icy hand of fate is inescapable and redemption so often comes at the price of human life. This project is supported with house ads. WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE is a 64-page VERTIGO one-shot coedited by Will Dennis and Tony Bedard and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $4.95 U.S. LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERSTRADE PAPERBACK The Eisner-nominated VERTIGO series LUCIFER has thrilled and engaged readers with compelling storylines, an impressive array of fine artists, and its charismatic lead character — appealing to fans of both THE SANDMAN and THE DREAMING. Following the success of DEVIL IN THE GATEWAY (LUCIFER's first collection), a second trade paperback arrives in December: LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS — by writer Mike Carey, artists Peter Gross, Ryan Kelly and Dean Ormston, and cover painter Duncan Fegredo. Reprinting the storylines "The House of Windowless Rooms" and "Children and Monsters" from LUCIFER #5-13, LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS follows Lucifer Morningstar on his quest to reclaim his wings from a Hell not his own, and the consequences which unfold as a result of that quest's outcome. These events bring Lucifer into contact with enemies new and old, as well as unexpected allies in the form of cabaret star Jill Presto, hybrid angel Elaine Belloc, and the living Tarot deck known as the Basanos. All of these forces become embroiled in an apocalyptic showdown that stains Heaven itself with blood, opening a shocking new chapter in the history of Creation. This project is supported with house ads. LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS is a 208-page VERTIGO trade paperback suggested for mature readers, arriving in comic-book stores December 19 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK From the pencils of America's Best Artists come the origins of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS! From PROMETHEA to TOP TEN to TOM STRONG to TOMORROW STORIES, the ABC titles boast some of the finest artists in the industry! Now you can witness how these amazing artists brought all of the colorful ABC characters to life in the AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK — a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot featuring art and commentary by Arthur Adams, Hilary Barta, Gene Ha, Kevin Nowlan, Alex Ross, Chris Sprouse, Rick Veitch, and J.H. Williams III! This fantastic book features a myriad of sketches, illustrations, and concept drawings. And for fans of the comics form, this book promises to be the visual treat of the holiday season. You'll find the first drawings of Tom Strong, his family and many of their supporting characters, all beautifully delineated by Chris Sprouse. Then thrill as J.H. Williams III unveils early poses of Promethea. Gasp as Kevin Nowlan cuts it to the Quick (Jack B. Quick, that is). Stare in wonder at Gene Ha's arresting renditions of Top Ten! Laugh uproariously as you see how Hilary Barta gave Splash Brannigan his unique look! Wonder in amazement over Rick Veitch's early sketches of Greyshirt! Plus, see early designs from Arthur Adams's new feature in TOM STRONG'S TERRIFIC TALES, Jonni Future! This project is supported with house ads. AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK is a 48-page AMERICA'S BEST COMICS one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Scott Dunbier. It arrives in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOLUME 6 HARDCOVER DC Comics continues its comprehensive, Eisner Award-winning collection of Eisner's most famous creation, the Spirit, with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 6, a 224-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January 3 to July 27, 1943. Volume 6 brings back the heady, frantic days of World War II, when Will Eisner, like so many young Americans, was called upon to serve his country. For the duration of the war, his creation, the Spirit, needed to be passed along to his assistants. But what a Who's Who of assistants it was: Lou Fine, one of the most highly respected draftsmen ever to have worked in comics; Jack Cole, creator of Plastic Man and one of comics' true geniuses; noted novelists Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk; and many others! In their capable hands, with America embroiled in the conflict, the Spirit began to take on Axis foes as well as the usual cast of colorful thugs, crooks and killers. Volume 6 also features an introduction by Eisner describing his work for the Army and his role in the development of comics as an educational tool — including an 8-page gallery of his military comics' work during and after the war years! THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 6 is a 224-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 12 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOLUME 2 HARDCOVER Imagine your two favorite heroes — Superman and Batman — together in one exciting adventure after another! After battling crime separately for over a decade, the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight (along with Robin, the Boy Wonder!) joined forces in the pages of WORLD'S FINEST COMICS to become the world's greatest super-team! Now more of their early adventures together are featured in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS Volume 2 — a 216-page hardcover by writers Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger and Dave Wood, and featuring the artistic talents of Dick Sprang, Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Ray Burnley, and Charles Paris, with an introduction by noted comics writer/editor Tom Peyer (THE AUTHORITY, HOURMAN). The most powerful being in the universe teamed with a two-fisted costumed detective wasn't the most logical pairing of heroes (unless you considered sales figures!). But if these stories lacked anything in believability, they more than made up for it in sheer fun and excitement! Presented in Volume 2 are sixteen super team- ups from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #86-101 — including the 1958 classic "The Origin of the Superman/Batman Team." Other tales include: Batman and Robin with super-powers and Superman with none; the mysterious Lightning-Man; Luthor teaming with the Joker to bedevil our heroes; a super-powered Batwoman; Superman dumping his former partners to join up with the enigmatic Powerman; Robin's becoming the boss of Superman and Batman; and much more! WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES Volume 2 is a 216-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART TRADE PAPERBACK "I always thought only Kryptonite could hurt Superman, not a broken heart." The Man of Steel has faced countless adversaries and thwarted numerous catastrophes…but Superman's greatest challenge lies in his own home. SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART is a 224-page trade paperback about one of the most difficult times in his career: his problems with the love of his life, Lois, and an ultimate battle with one of his deadliest enemies. Written by Joe Kelly, Jeph Loeb, Mark Schultz, J.M. DeMatteis, Stuart Immonen, and Jay Faerber, with art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen (who provide a new cover), Ed McGuinness, Kano, Yanick Paquette, Immonen, Pablo Raimondi, and a host of other top talents, 'TIL DEATH DO US PART collects SUPERMAN #155-157, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #577-578, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #99-100, and ACTION COMICS #764-765. Superman's hometown of Smallville has changed a bit in his absence, and he is called back to his hometown to defend it against eco-terrorism, lake demons and other threats. But the problems back home at the Kent household are all that the Man of Steel can think of. And no matter how fast and hard Superman tries to catch his ladylove, a chasm widens between him and Lois that may be too wide for the Man of Steel to bridge. Could one of Superman's deadliest foes be the reason for Clark and Lois's marital woes? And as if all that weren't bad enough, could the World's Greatest Hero really be coming down with…a cold? 'TIL DEATH DO US PART delivers a feast of action, mystery and suspense that you can't afford to miss! This project is supported with house ads. SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART is a 224-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. MR. MAJESTIC TRADE PAPERBACK He may be one of the most powerful characters in the WildStorm Universe. He's saved the world from total destruction more than once. He's also centuries old. WildStorm Productions is proud to present the galaxy-spanning adventures of their cosmic champion in MR. MAJESTIC, a 176-page trade paperback collecting the first six mind-blowing issues of MR. MAJESTIC — written by Joe Casey (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN, WILDCATS, Uncanny X-Men) & Brian Holguin (Spawn), and featuring the stellar, career-making art of SUPERMAN penciller Ed McGuinness (who provides a new cover) & inker Jason Martin (Battle Chasers). As a special bonus, this trade also includes the hard-to-find Majestic story from WILDSTORM SPOTLIGHT #1 by writer Alan Moore (PROMETHEA, TOP TEN, WATCHMEN) and artists Carlos D'Anda (BRASS) & Richard Friend (STEAMPUNK) — in which our hero travels to the end of space, time and reality! MR. MAJESTIC has it all: a time-bending tot; an intergalactic prison break; a harem of seductive outer-space ultravixens; and the most ambitious, largest-scale game of hide-and-seek in the history of the entire known and unknown universe! Join Mr. Majestic — with special guests Ladytron and Junior Majestic — on this tale of starfaring high adventure! This project is supported with house ads. MR. MAJESTIC is a 176-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores December 5 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE DC DIRECT is proud to present its first-ever line of maquettes, beginning with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE — advance-solicited this month for arrival in March, 2002! This exciting line of maquettes features all the super-heroes of the Justice League as they will appear in the exciting new WB Animation series debuting on the Cartoon Network in November! Throughout 2002, DC DIRECT will produce a range of maquettes from the Justice League Animated series, including Martian Manhunter, Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, the Flash, and Batman…all at an affordable price! Maquettes are statues usually produced exclusively for the artists and animators of a series as the definitive models on which to base their drawings. Now, DC DIRECT makes such maquettes — sculpted by Karen Palinko — available to fans. The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, overall approximately 9 1/8" high x 2 7/8" wide on a 3 1/2" diameter base, and is packaged in a 4-color box. The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores March 13, 2002 with a price of $89.95 U.S. SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOLUME 1 HARDCOVER FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE He was the tough, grizzled, combat happy leader of Easy Company, and the ultimate war hero. And now his recent appearances in "Our Worlds at War" and as the leader of the new SUICIDE SQUAD has brought much demand for his earliest World War II adventures. Immerse yourself in the first nineteen hard-hitting stories featuring quintessential war hero Sgt. Rock, collected in SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES Volume 1 — a 240-page hardcover that's advance-solicited for arrival in April, 2002, to coincide with the arrival of the FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE! SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES Volume 1 reprints stories from G.I. COMBAT #28 and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81-96, featuring tales written by Bob Kaninger & Bill Haney, with art by Joe Kubert (seen by many as the definitive Sgt. Rock artist), Jerry Grandinetti, Russ Heath, Mort Drucker, Ross Andru, and Mike Esposito. Kubert also supplies a brand-new cover for this volume, as well as the introduction. Volume 1 includes an early "prototype" version of Rock as well as his actual first appearance. These blistering tales of war bring you right to the forefront of the conflicts in World War II, as Sgt. Frank Rock proves there's no other fighter quite like him anywhere. Scheduled to arrive at the same time as the Archive edition is the FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE, blasting your way from DC Direct. Standing approximately 6 1/2" tall, the SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and comes with a removable helmet, a machine gun that he can hold, and two hand grenades, and is packaged in a 4-color blister pack. SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES Volume 1 is a 240-page hardcover, advance-solicited and arriving in comic-books stores April 24, 2002, with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. The FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-books stores April 24, 2002. Please check with your retailer for pricing information. 3 NEW VERTIGO STORYLINES Three of the hottest new titles from VERTIGO begin new storylines in December, marking great entry-points for new readers! First up is 100 BULLETS #31, which is Part 1 of the 6-part "The Counterfeit Detective," written by Brian Azzarello and illustrated by Eduardo Risso, with painted covers by Dave Johnson. Meet Milo Garret, L.A. private eye and a man without a face. Not that he's anonymous — lots of losers and deadbeats know him — but Milo recently had an accident that left his face on the floor and his head a mass of bandages. When Agent Graves informs Milo that what happened to him was no accident, he jumps at the chance to even the score. What he didn't figure on was where he would land.. Then in LUCIFER #21 — written by Mike Carey, with art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly and a painted cover by Christopher Moeller — the 3-part "Paradiso" begins, as thousands pour into Lucifer's newly christened cosmos. Some are curious, others desperate, but all have one thing in common: They've been mysteriously drawn to the Devil's paradise. Meanwhile, on Earth, British schoolgirl-come-hybrid angel Elaine Belloc tests out her wings. And deep in the Nevada desert, the living Tarot deck begins to scheme a nasty plan against its favorite adversary. Finally, in AMERICAN CENTURY #10 — written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, with art by Marc Laming & John Stokes and a painted cover by Glen Orbik — the 4-Part "White Lightning" begins. Anti-hero/adventurer Harry Kraft's knee-deep in rednecks, working for the public good in North Carolina — where the locals like their stock car racing fast and their liquor home-brewed. Hot rods and hot babes have Harry hot under the collar in this steamy new storyline. 100 BULLETS #31 is edited by Will Dennis, arriving in comic-book stores December 5. LUCIFER #21 and AMERICAN CENTURY #10 are edited by Shelly Bond, and arrive in comic-book stores December 5 and December 19, respectively. All three VERTIGO issues are 32-pages, suggested for mature readers, and have a cover price of $2.50 U.S. each. OUT THERE #7 The hottest new ongoing series from CLIFFHANGER! continues with the start of a brand-new storyline! The 6-part "The Road to El Dorado" begins in OUT THERE #7, written by Brian Augustyn with art and cover by superstar artist Humberto Ramos & Sandra Hope. It's a new day and Zach, Jess, Casey, and Mark are still recovering from the tragic events that have engulfed them, as their hometown of El Dorado City is now gone. The four teens, along with Reverend Becky and Abel, have taken to the road in the Grace Church bus. But as they drive the backwoods of the California and Nevada desert, our heroes can only wonder about the unique and special powers they were granted. It's a great responsibility placed on their shoulders, and they'll use their gifts in order to bring their home back to where it used to be. Only Draedalus' goblin underlings can provide some clues, offering some kind of key to the limbo that El Dorado City is in. But first, our heroes must find the goblins to get any answers. Does El Dorado City even still exist, somewhere in the dark realm? Can our young heroes get back to it and save their friends and families? As their quest begins they find sanctuary in the town of Purgatory — a sad speck of dust that is home to Max Ostrow, the comic-book creator behind the prophetic "Damn Nation." But Purgatory is also infested by the hordes of Draedalus! OUT THERE #7 is a 32-page issue from CLIFFHANGER! PRODUCTIONS edited by Scott Dunbier, arriving in comic-book stores December 26 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. DC FULL COVERAGE!: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #150 WRITTEN BY J.M DEMATTEIS; ART BY TREVOR VON EEDEN AND JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores December 5. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! "Grimm," Part 2 of 5. Robin's investigation into the mysterious Mother Grimm continues, while Batman finds himself the victim of her perilous potions. Where does Grimm come from? And what are her plans for the innocent children of Gotham? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DETECTIVE COMICS #765 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY RICK BURCHETT, CLIFF CHIANG AND JESSE DELPERDANG; COVER BY JOHN MCREA In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Wanna' know how to make Batman mad? Not his normal grim, gritty mad. But really mad. Wanna' know how? Break into James Gordon's house. That's what one band of robbers ends up doing. And they're gonna' be sorry! Plus, the third chapter of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #24 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND TODD DEZAGO; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, MIKE WIERINGO, JOHN FLOYD, AND KARL STORY; COVER BY ROBINSON In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Batman's life has been rough of late, but now it's Bruce Wayne's world that's thrown on its ear. Both Batman's and Bruce Wayne's inner circles become smaller and smaller. And why would Bruce Wayne be buying a handgun? Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Urban Legend," by the Tellos team of writer Todd Dezago (IMPULSE) and penciller Mike Wieringo (ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN), with inker Karl Story (BATMAN). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATMAN #598 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! It's Christmas in Gotham City…and that means the return of Santa Klaus! And he's got presents for all the naughty boys and girls of Gotham. Pointy presents. Exploding presents. You'd better be good, for goodness sake… FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #85 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND CARIELLO In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! A new villain makes his debut as Azrael makes a startling discovery! When a crazed former soldier begins brutally executing policemen and other members of "the establishment" he deems evil, only Azrael stands a chance of stopping the rampage. But the results of their encounter have startling repercussions for both men. Plus, Jean Paul begins to experience a radical change. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #23 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In BATGIRL #8, Cassandra did the unthinkable: She sucker-punched the unbeatable Lady Shiva during combat. Now Shiva returns to Gotham for the inevitable rematch — a battle to the death — while Batman and Oracle ponder Batgirl's fate. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #45 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Arkham Asylum's in full lockdown, and one of its doctors is missing. It's up to Batman to find out which baddie's in charge, in "Running The Asylum." FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BIRDS OF PREY #38 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY JAMES FRY AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Dinah infiltrates a high-tech research facility to save some computer technicians from a mysterious intruder — one whose secret may just mean the end of Black Canary! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HARLEY QUINN #15 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Fresh in her new Metropolis digs, Harley Quinn begins her brand new — gasp — day job! Yes, that's right folks, she's going legit! Well, not exactly. Harley begins an advice column for the Daily Planet — and given her mental state, well, lets just say love's about to become a battlefield! Meanwhile, she's keeping busy at night with her partner in crime, Poison Ivy. And look for the new supporting cast of Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and a cameo by Clark Kent. Hey! What is this, a Superman book?!? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING #64 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND ROB LEIGH; COVER BY MCCARTHY AND KARL KESEL In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! "On a Christmas Evening," Nightwing faces a phony filching Santa, gun-toting gangbangers and a heart-wrenching letter from an innocent child. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #97 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART AND COVER BY PETE WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Oops! We did it again! Teen mania infects Gotham as pop diva Normandy comes to town. And with her, bodyguard-to-the-stars Joe Hollywood. Can Joe and Robin save the teen sensation from a deadly stalker? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC FULL COVERAGE!: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #177 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! What's Santa got in his bag for Superman this year? A brand-new Toyman, made in Japan, that's who. And he's looking to add Metallo to his collection of giant robots! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #599 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY DEREC AUCOIN; COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! A Russian submarine's sunk in the ocean! Will Superman get to it before the seamen inside die? The answer may surprise you, as one sailor may have to make the ultimate sacrifice. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #121 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY LEE BERMEJO In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The deck is loaded against Superman as he faces a more powerful than ever version of the Royal Flush Gang — and they've converted all the local Metropolis gangs to their suits. What tricks can the Man of Steel do to win this one? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #786 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY FERRY AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! This issue features the debut of new Super-penciller Pascual Ferry (who will alternate story arcs with Duncan Rouleau)! Superman is kidnapped by aliens seeking his aid against the threat of a newly revamped Kanjar Ro. There's only one problem: The planet is under a red sun. Faced with insurmountable challenges, the Man of Steel discovers what really makes a man super. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERBOY #95 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND DAN DIDIO; ART BY JOHN MCCREA AND JAMES HODGKINS; COVER BY MCCREA In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Superboy's new responsibilities in his Suicide Slum apartment building aren't exactly everything he dreamed of, so he decides to bag it for one night and check out the local nightclub. Unfortunately, when the Kid hits on an attractive, yet strange female at the club, he meets up with several other individuals who are more than happy to hit back! Watch out — here come the Slaughterhouse Six! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #65 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! When children from a school for the hearing-impaired start becoming ill, Supergirl learns the cause lies with a nearby factory — one that also has a link to her own past. Even with her powers, however, she may not be able to do anything to stop it, unless she and the children find a way to make themselves heard! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN ADVENTURES #64 WRITTEN BY JORDAN B. GORFINKEL; ART BY ALUIR AMANCIO AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY MIKE MANLEY In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, guest-starring Batman Beyond! How is it possible that the Man of Steel is teaming up with Terry McGinnis, the Batman of the future? For some reason, we suspect Brainiac may be involved… FC, 32 PG. $1.99 DC FULL COVERAGE! DOOM PATROL #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The Doom Patrol is out of work…and it's only their third issue! But even being unemployed doesn't stop them from getting into trouble — or participating in the most peculiar fight scene in recent memory — with the villain known as GOMZ! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #181 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The core of Iron Heights' power grid is energized by a former prisoner named Fallout. But Fallout has broken free of Keystone's horrifying penitentiary and wants to wreak havoc on the Flash's home city! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #11 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, as a new story arc begins for Green Arrow! With issue #10's conclusion of the "Quiver" storyline, Oliver Queen's got a whole new world to rediscover, and he's more then ready to get started. The best-selling team of Kevin Smith, Phil Hester and Ande Parks sets the stage for Ollie's redefined presence in the DC Universe! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #145 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY EAGLESHAM In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! It's the end of an era for Kyle Rayner, and the beginning of something far more dangerous than he's ever had to deal with. The Guardians of the Universe created the Green Lanterns to maintain order and peace, while their polar opposites, the Qwardians, believed only in bringing about disorder and chaos. Now their champions — Kyle and Nero — battle for control of the greatest source of power either of them has ever had access to. To the victor go the spoils, but the prize may prove too grand for either man to handle. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 IMPULSE #81 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND JUAN VLASCO; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Impulse meets the irrepressible and slightly cracked super-hero Captain Saturn…who thinks that Impulse is his long-lost sidekick! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #61 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY AND KURT BUSIEK; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, TOM GRUMMETT TOM NGUYEN, AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; COVER BY MAHNKE AND NGUYEN In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, featuring a brand new creative team! Plus an extra 16-page preview of THE POWER COMPANY at no extra cost! The exciting team of Joe Kelly, Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen jump on board, as an emergency arises and the members of the JLA ready themselves for action, prepared to put their lives on the line for humanity. But how do they juggle their personal time with the demands of duty? Plus, Kurt Busiek, Tom Grummett & Wade Von Grawbadger debut DC's super-team THE POWER COMPANY! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $2.25 JSA #31 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY PETER SNEJBJERG; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores December 19. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In "Making Waves," a familiar face is found drowned in the middle of New York City, and the JSA discovers Batman lurking at the scene. The Justice Society want to get to the bottom of this mystery, but the World's Greatest Detective has plans that don't include the JSA. This story will mean the end of the membership for a veteran JSAer, as a former member returns! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #2 WRITTEN BY PAUL STORRIE; ART BY CRAIG ROUSSEAU AND WAYNE FAUCHER; COVER BY JOHN DELANEY In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! The comic based on the brand new Cartoon Network show continues as the Justice League must find a way to defeat a strange magical cult that is targeting the treasures of museums around the world. To succeed, the League needs the Martian Manhunter, but is he too torn by his feelings of alienation from his new teammates to help? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE LEGION #3 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! After being rescued by former colleagues from an ambush ordered by President McCauley, the Legionnaires are brought to the one place they'll not only be safe, but also can rebuild the future's greatest super-team. This place could very well be the most incredible Legion headquarters ever! And be sure to be sitting when you get to the shocking last page! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ORION #21 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores December 19. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! Orion is held captive while his energy is being slowly leeched away by Arnicus Wolfram. Arnicus is one of the world's richest men — older than most mortals from living on borrowed life energy. In Orion, he's found a fountain of youth and plans to siphon from it forever! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SPECTRE #12 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY RYAN SOOK In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! "The Spectre of Christmas." The Phantom Stranger! Santa! Charles Dickens! Guest stars don't get any bigger than this. Our own friendly ghost joins in the ultimate team-up, as Hal Jordan takes on an evil Scrooge hell-bent on the destruction of Christmas, and ultimately, the hopes and dreams of all humanity. The Spectre must face demonic gargoyles and a blood-thirsty Victorian mob in order to save the world from an encroaching storm of darkness and despair. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUICIDE SQUAD #4 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY PACO MEDINA, RUSS HEATH AND JOE SANCHEZ; COVER BY MEDINA AND SANCHEZ In stores December 12. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! In "Need to Know," classic Sgt. Rock artist Russ Heath illustrates a flashback sequence, returning to the character he helped make unforgettable, in this special tale that begins to answer the question of what Rock has been up to since 1945. When his government sends him up against his old enemy the Iron Major, Rock must get help from a most unlikely source: the Suicide Squad! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #36 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY PETER GRAU AND BUD LAROSA; COVER BY KIA ASAMIYA In stores December 26. Featuring a DC FULL COVERAGE! cover! The Wildebeests are on the loose, and it's up to the D.E.O. kids — aided by Beast Boy and Flamebird — to stop them! But who are the Wildebeests working for, and is what they're doing necessarily bad? Also, the murderer of Liberty Belle's fiancé is discovered, and the implications for Libby's and Jesse Quick's relationship run deep. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #177 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores December 26. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! While the Amazons build a new Paradise Island after the effects of "Our Worlds at War," Wonder Woman pays her last respects to her mother. But will Diana finally let her rest in peace? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 YOUNG JUSTICE #40 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores December 5. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue, with a look at Christmas Past with the team! Back when Arrowette was still a member, Wonder Girl wore a silly wig, and Impulse still ran, there was a time when Saint Nick was in trouble, and only Young Justice could save him! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC UNIVERSE BATMAN: THE ANKH #2 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores December 26. Robin has been captured by Khatera and her very familiar henchman. Batman is hot on the trail, but can he make it before death strikes? And what terrible bargain must Batman make to save Robin's life? This time the bad guys win. FC, 48 PG. (2 OF 2) PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 BATMAN: ORPHEUS RISING #5 WRITTEN BY ALEX SIMMONS; ART BY DWAYNE TURNER AND DANNY MIKI; COVER BY TURNER In stores December 19. The thrilling conclusion to ORPHEUS RISING finds Batman and Orpheus at the end of their trail, as they go after the cop killers and try to stop a riot from blowing Gotham apart! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 5) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BIZARRO COMICS HC WRITTEN BY CHRIS DUFFY, KYLE BAKER, ARIEL BORDEAUX, IVAN BRUNETTI, EDDIE CAMPBELL, MARK CRILLEY, JEF CZEKAJ, EVAN DORKIN, BOB FINGERMAN, ELLEN FORNEY, SAM HENDERSON, DYLAN HORROCKS, CHIP KIDD, JAMES KOCHALKA, ANDY MERRILL, PAUL POPE, ANDI WATSON, AND VARIOUS; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO, JESSICA ABEL, BAKER, GREG BENTON, BORDEAUX, DAVE COOPER, CRILLEY, DORKIN, HUNT EMERSON, FINGERMAN, FORNEY, DEAN HASPIEL, HORROCKS, JOHN KERSCHBAUM, JASON LITTLE, TONY MILLIONAIRE, PAT MCKEOWN, BRIAN RALPH, JAY STEPHENS, CRAIG THOMPSON, WATSON, BILL WRAY, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MATT GROENING In stores December 12. Reoffered again, this one-of-a-kind hardcover boasts a host of comics' most innovative writers and artists contributing their unique takes on the characters populating the DC Universe — including the Eisner Award-winning short story "Letitia Lerner — Superman's Babysitter" by Kyle Baker and Liz Glass. (STAR13560D) HC, 7X10, 240PG, PC $29.95 ***************************** CATWOMAN #2 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY DARWYN COOKE AND MIKE ALLRED; COVER BY COOKE In stores December 26. The Feline Fatale's new series continues! Catwoman investigates a string of serial murders down in the slums, leading her into the heart of the Gotham Police Department and an encounter with a face from her past (which should be quite familiar to longtime Catwoman fans). Catwoman may have overcome her recent struggles, but is she really ready for what's waiting for her in the dank streets of Gotham? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK MILLER; COVER BY MILLER In stores December 5. The most eagerly-awaited sequel in comics begins! Three years after the events in THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Batman knows the world is nowhere near the perfect little place it pretends to be, and he sees the cracks in the system that have been neatly covered up. It's time to find where all the heroes have gone, and the Dark Knight is the right man for the job. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 80 PG. (1 OF 3) $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS TP WRITTEN BY FRANK MILLER; ART BY MILLER AND KLAUS JANSON; COVER BY MILLER In stores December 5. The award-winning, critically-acclaimed universal classic is offered once again, just in time for the release of the eagerly-awaited THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN! Frank Miller's epic is a must-have in every comics reader's collection. "…probably the finest piece of comic art ever to be published in a popular edition." — Stephen King (STAR06045D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $12.95 BATMAN YEAR ONE TP WRITTEN BY FRANK MILLER; ART AND COVER BY DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI In stores December 5. Following the overwhelming success of THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Frank Miller collaborated with artist David Mazzucchelli (Daredevil: Born Again) on another classic tale of the Dark Knight — this time focusing on Batman's first year donning the cape and the cowl. (STAR07488D) SC, 7X10, 104PG, FC $9.95 RONIN TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY FRANK MILLER; COVER BY MILLER In stores December 5. Before THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, Frank Miller delivered a masterful tale of a dishonored, masterless 13th-century samurai — a ronin — reborn into the corrupt and computerized New York City of the 21st century…with one last chance for redemption. "…beautiful, ambitious and complex." — Rolling Stone (STAR08505D) SC, 7X10, 302PG, FC $19.95 ****************************** DEADMAN #1 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART AND COVER BY JOSEP MARIA BEROY In stores December 12. Boston Brand stars in his own ongoing series! Deadman investigates the mysterious death in Cairo of a legless band leader — and the discovery that his body itself, being returned to the States for its final rest, holds a secret that threatens to unleash a new kind of horror on the Earth! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #1 WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores December 19. The JLA guest-stars as the alien-born inhabitants of Haven struggle against the villains in their midst! In the aftermath of JLA/HAVEN: ARRIVAL (solicited in last month's issue of Previews), Haven's champions — beings with a diverse range of bizarre abilities — reveal the story of their city's strange exodus from its homeworld. But how will President Luthor welcome America's best-traveled immigrants? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 9) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: A LEAGUE OF ONE HC WRITTEN AND PAINTED BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER; PAINTED COVER BY MOELLER In stores December 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the JLA: RIDDLE OF THE BEAST hardcover (solicited in last month's Previews), is another stunning fully-painted adventure of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes! An ancient dragon unleashes its fury upon the modern world, and the JLA attempts to stop it — but Wonder Woman discovers that the League surely will perish unless she fights alone. (STAR12191D) HC, 112PG, FC $24.95 ******************************* JLA: GATEKEEPER #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY TIM TRUMAN; PAINTED COVER BY TRUMAN In stores December 19. The story escalates in the dramatic conclusion to GATEKEEPER, as the JLA scours the underworld for five mystical artifacts in hope of preventing the demonic invasion of Earth. And they still must find a way back home. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $4.95 JLA: INCARNATIONS #7 WRITTEN BY JOHN OSTRANDER; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND PRENTIS ROLLINS In stores December 26. 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! Note: this item is resolicited. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 48 PG. (7 OF 7) $3.50 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA WRITTEN BY STAN LEE; ART AND FRONT COVER BY JERRY ORDWAY; BACK COVER BY ADAM HUGHES In stores December 12. The DC heroes re-imagined by Stan Lee join forces in an incredible adventure, illustrated by Jerry Ordway (THE POWER OF SHAZAM!). What threat could lead wildly different heroes Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the Flash to join together as a team? And which heroes will survive the battle with the mysterious Dominic Darrk? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. PRESTIGE FORMAT $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #28 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY GARDNER FOX; ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY AND BERNARD SACHS; COVER BY SEKOWSKY AND MURPHY ANDERSON In stores December 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE AND JERRY ORDWAY CREATING THE JLA, this special Millennium Edition features the first appearance of the classic JLA. Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter team up to battle Starro the Conqueror! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ******************************* SECRET FILES GUIDE TO THE DCU 2001-2002 WRITTEN BY WILL PFEIFER, KELLEY PUCKETT, CHUCK KIM, DAN ABNETT, ANDY LANNING, AND VARIOUS; ART BY ANTHONY WILLIAMS, DAMION SCOTT, DARRYL BANKS, MIKE MCKONE, ARIEL OLIVETTI, TAN ENG HUAT, TOM GRUMMETT, PACO MEDINA, CLIFF CHIANG, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY OLIVETTI In stores December 26. A look back at the year's biggest DC Universe events, plus a preview of the shocks planned for the year to come! War with other planets, the "Jokerizing" of the populace, the arrival of an alien city in California...it's been a busy year for the DCU. Now witness the tumultuous events through the eyes of those who experienced it (written by Will Pfeifer with art by Anthony Williams & John Stanisci). Also featured: how "Our Worlds At War" sparks the year's biggest film (written by Chuck Kim with art by Darryl Banks); Lady Shiva's plans for her upcoming rematch with Batgirl (written by Kelley Puckett with art by Damion Scott); a look back at the year 3001 courtesy of the Legion of Super-Heroes (written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning with art by Mike McKone); and profiles of some of DC's newest characters and teams, including Orpheus, the Doom Patrol, the Power Company, the Suicide Squad, and more! FC, 48 PG. $4.95 THE SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY BOB KANINGER AND BILL HANEY; ART BY JOE KUBERT, JERRY GRANDINETTI, RUSS HEATH, MORT DRUCKER, ROSS ANDRU, AND MIKE ESPOSITO; COVER BY KUBERT Advance-solicited; in stores April 24, 2002. Sgt. Rock, top kick of Easy Co. and the toughest G.I. to fight his way through World War II, is the star of his first-ever Archive Edition, featuring a new cover and introduction by Joe Kubert! Volume 1 is advance-solicited to coincide with the arrival of the FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE, and reprints the first twenty stories featuring Frank Rock in G.I. COMBAT #68 and OUR ARMY AT WAR #81-96! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 228PG, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERBOY #1 (FIRST SERIES) (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY VARIOUS; ART BY JOHN SIKELA, WIN MORTIMER, ED DOBROTKA, HENRY BOLTINOFF, AND VARIOUS In stores December 5. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SMALLVILLE PVC SET, this special Millennium Edition reprints the first issue of Superboy's solo title. FC, 48 PG. $2.95 ******************************* SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART TP WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY, JEPH LOEB, MARK SCHULTZ, J.M. DEMATTEIS, STUART IMMONEN, AND JAY FAERBER; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, DOUG MAHNKE, KANO, YANNICK PAQUETTE, IMMONEN, PABLO RAIMONDI, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores December 26. Superman faces one of the most difficult times in his career: his problems with the love of his life, Lois. Could one of Superman's deadliest foes be the answer to Clark's and Lois' problems? Reprinting SUPERMAN #155-157, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #577-578, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #99-100, and ACTION COMICS #764-765. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN: THE WEDDING & BEYOND TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY VARIOUS; COVER BY DAN JURGENS AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores December 26. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SUPERMAN: 'TIL DEATH DO US PART TP, this trade recaptures the moment when Lois and Clark made their wedding vows, and the adventures that immediately followed this blessed event. Reprinting SUPERMAN #118, SUPERMAN: THE WEDDING ALBUM #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #541, ACTION COMICS #728, and SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #63. (STAR07122D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVES VOL. 2 HC WRITTEN BY EDMOND HAMILTON, BILL FINGER AND DAVE WOOD; ART BY DICK SPRANG, CURT SWAN, STAN KAYE, RAY BURNLEY, AND CHARLES PARIS; COVER BY SPRANG In stores December 5. Presented in Volume 2 are sixteen super team-ups from WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #86-101, including the 1958 classic "The Origin of the Superman/Batman Team." Other tales: Batman and Robin with super-powers and Superman with none; the mysterious Lightning-Man; Luthor teaming with the Joker to bedevil our heroes; Superman dumping his former partners to join up with the enigmatic Powerman; Robin becoming the boss of Superman and Batman; and much more! For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 6 HC WRITTEN BY WILL EISNER, MANLY WADE WELLMAN AND WILLIAM WOOLFOLK; ART BY EISNER, LOU FINE, JACK COLE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY EISNER In stores December 12. DC Comics continues its comprehensive, Eisner Award-winning collection of Will Eisner's most famous creation, the Spirit, reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from January 3 to July 27, 1943. With America embroiled in World War II, the Spirit began to take on Axis foes as well as the usual cast of colorful thugs, crooks and killers. Plus, an introduction by Eisner describing his work for the Army and his role in the development of comics as an educational tool. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 DEXTER'S LABORATORY #27 WRITTEN BY CHUCK KIM AND SCOTT ROBERTS; ART BY BILL WRAY, JOHN BEATTY, JOHN DELANEY AND JEFF ALBRECHT; COVER BY WRAY In stores December 26. It's a bird! It's a brain! It's...Dexter? The boy genius creates a super-powered duplicate that gets too big for its britches, in a tale brilliantly drawn by Bill Wray! Plus, Dee-Dee blows Dexter's concentration to bits with an important question in "Who's Asking?" FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #85 WRITTEN BY EARL KRESS; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, JOHN BEATTY AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores December 5. Ring in the holidays with Bugs Bunny and a couple of rarely-seen classic Looney Tunes characters: Bugs plays head games with a Bigfoot- hunter on the tundra; Beaky Buzzard hunts the real Abominable Snowman; and Playboy Penguin goes on an Antarctic cruise with Sylvester and Sylvester Junior! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #22 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM AND TRINA ROBBINS; ART BY BILL ALGER, RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores December 19. The Girls teach Fuzzy Lumpkins some manners — literally! Plus, Buttercup punches out the Mayor! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #55 WRITTEN BY SCOTT CUNNINGHAM AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JOE STATON, ANDREW PEPOY, AND KAREN MATCHETTE; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores December 12. Don't mess with a ghost train — especially if it's a New York City ghost train! Plus, the Mystery Inc. gang goes to Martha's Vineyard to judge a chili cookoff, and gets a mouthful of mystery! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WILDSTORM THE AUTHORITY #29 WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART AND COVER BY ART ADAMS AND TIM TOWNSEND In stores December 5. The conclusion to the 4-part "New World Order." One of comics' most unpredictable, controversial and captivating storylines comes to an end. The New Authority is on the ropes, but Seth still has the upper hand — and there's a member of the old Authority with his heart ripped out of his chest and his guts in a puddle on the floor. How's this one gonna' end? We're not tellin'! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CYBERNARY 2.0 #6 WRITTEN BY JOE HARRIS; ART AND COVER BY ERIC CANETE AND JUAN VLASCO In stores December 26. It's hard to keep a good man down, and even harder to keep a truly evil one in the grave. Kaizen Gamorra returns and he is displeased with how events have transpired in his absence! Time to put his House back in order starting with exterminating the Mechajin Rebellion. But if the choices are "serve or die," the CyberNation is willing to sacrifice all for the chance at freedom. FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $2.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #4 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores December 19. The first storyarc of WildStorm's newest British-flavored hit rockets to an astonishing conclusion! As a squadron of Royal Air Force Harrier Jump Jets engage the stolen Kherubim warship in a dogfight over London, its crew of Daemonite mercenaries discovers they've been seriously duped by their unassuming human ally Paul Frost — who deliberately wants to pitch them in a head-to-head conflict with The Establishment. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK WRITTEN BY JIM LEE AND BRAD MCQUAID; ART BY LEE AND DAN NORTON; COVER BY LEE In stores December 5. WildStorm Productions produces the first comic inspired by the mega-popular online fantasy role-playing game! Journey to the land of Kunark alongside High Elven Princess Firiona Vie, as she and her comrades-in-arms must stop an unholy alliance. The great Elven Armies stand ready to defend the realm. But will they be enough to vanquish the rising darkness that threatens all of Norrath? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $5.95 GEN13 #72 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY ED BENES AND ALEX LEI; COVER BY WARREN In stores December 19. In Part 2 of the 4-part "Think Like a Gun," the battered members of Gen13, in the aftermath of the previous issue's violent debacle, set out in pursuit of their vanished robotic housekeeper, Anna. The search leads them through the enigmatic Anna's remarkably twisted and disturbing history, with plenty of creepy surprises along the way. Speaking of creepy, brace yourselves for the appalling "Grunge tap-dances up a storm" sequence. Don't say we didn't warn you. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MR. MAJESTIC TP WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY, BRIAN HOLGUIN AND ALAN MOORE; ART BY ED MCGUINNESS, CARLOS D'ANDA, JASON MARTIN, AND RICHARD FRIEND; COVER BY MCGUINNESS AND MARTIN In stores December 5. WildStorm Productions collects the galaxy-spanning adventures of their cosmic champion, in this trade paperback reprinting the first six mind-blowing issues of MR. MAJESTIC. Also included is the hard-to-find story from WILDSTORM SPOTLIGHT #1 by writer Alan Moore — where Majestic travels to the end of space, time and reality! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 NINJA BOY #5 WRITTEN BY ALLEN WARNER AND ALÉ GARZA; ART AND COVER BY GARZA AND DAN NORTON In stores December 19. In an attempt to find Nakio, a team of deadly assassins destroys the jeweled City of Diamonds and everyone in it. But Nakio is already on the run, following the forest spirit Kura deeper into the Old Forest in search of the sorcerer Jurojin. But are they too late, and is the Ninja Boy man enough to confront the person who killed his brothers? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 OUT THERE #7 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores December 26. "The Road to El Dorado," Part 1 of 6. The battle with Draedelus has left Mark, Casey, Jess, and Zach with more mysteries to unravel — like where their missing friends and family have gone. The answer may be found in the dusty, desolate, and potentially deadly town of Purgatory, Nevada. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 TALEWEAVER #4 WRITTEN BY LEONARD BANAAG; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO In stores December 19. Young Axel Shadowstorm is going to have to grow up fast if he's to survive the coming days. Now he is on the front lines with General Ashur as his Helian forces prepare to storm the gates of the Citadel. A victory puts them one step closer to freedom, but defeat could cost them all their lives. Axel tries to do his part by relieving the soldiers' tension with one of his stories. But while the soldiers are distracted, something is watching from the surrounding darkness. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 6) $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK ART AND COMMENTARY BY ARTHUR ADAMS, HILARY BARTA, GENE HA, KEVIN NOWLAN, ALEX ROSS, CHRIS SPROUSE, RICK VEITCH, AND J.H. WILLIAMS III; COVER BY VARIOUS In stores December 12. From the pencils of America's Best Artists comes the origin of AMERICA'S BEST COMICS! This fantastic book features a myriad of sketches, illustrations and concept drawings, showing how the characters from PROMETHEA, TOP TEN, TOM STRONG and TOMORROW STORIES sprung to life! For any fan of the comics form, this book promises to be the visual treat of the holiday season! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH AMERICA'S BEST COMICS 64-PAGE GIANT WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE, STEVE MOORE AND RICK VEITCH; ART BY ERIC SHANOWER, ZANDER CANNON, CHRIS SPROUSE, RICK VEITCH, KEVIN O'NEILL, KEVIN NOWLAN, HUMBERTO RAMOS, KYLE BAKER, SERGIO ARAGONES, AL GORDON, AND VARIOUS; PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores December 12. Reoffered to coincide with the AMERICA'S BEST COMICS SKETCHBOOK, this jam-packed ABC Special features a reprint of the hard- to-find ABC Wizard preview, a LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN board game, new stories of Promethea, Tom Strong, Top Ten, Jack B. Quick, and more! Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. $6.95 ******************************* GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET #3 WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY VEITCH AND DAVID LLOYD; COVER BY VEITCH In stores December 12. Out in the real world, Franky Lafayette and Johnny Apollo form a partnership, taking over the rackets in Indigo City. Sometimes crime does pay — but never for very long. Events in this issue sow the seeds of their breakup (which clears the way for one of our rotten eggs to become Indigo's greatest champion). Enjoy the Sunday funnies and the Indigo Sunset newspaper. Plus, you won't want to miss it when artist David Lloyd (V FOR VENDETTA) proves that what you can't see can sometimes still hurt you! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #18 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND JOSE VILLARRUBIA In stores December 26. It's a doubly demonic issue as both Prometheas find themselves in a similar hellish fix. Stacia/Promethea clashes with the howling hordes of New York's loopy mayor. Meanwhile, on their cabala quest, Sophie/Promethea and Barbara have fallen through a trap door into a kind of Hell, an antimatter side of the tree of life, while exploring the fifth, red, war-like sphere of the realm. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS FOUR WOMEN #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SAM KIETH; PAINTED COVER BY KIETH In stores December 12. Though her therapist doesn't quite understand why, Donna can't admit her true feelings. She's still angry with Bev for being right. She hates herself for not helping Marion, but can't bring herself to do it. But she finally sees a chance to help Cindy and she takes it. Could it be that the bad guys pay for what they've done? Even those things they've never quite gotten to do? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 5) $2.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #31 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores December 5. Part 1 of the 6-part "The Counterfeit Detective." Meet Milo Garret, L.A. private eye and a man without a face. Not that he's anonymous — lots of losers and deadbeats know him — but Milo recently had an accident that left his face on the floor and his head a mass of bandages. When Agent Graves informs Milo that what happened to him was no accident, he jumps at the chance to even the score. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #10 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK In stores December 19. Part 1 of the 4-Part "White Lightning." Anti-hero/adventurer Harry Kraft's knee-deep in rednecks, working for the public good in North Carolina — where the locals like their stock car racing fast and their liquor home-brewed. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BLACK ORCHID TP WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores December 12. Before starting their run as the writer and cover artist on the multi-award-winning THE SANDMAN, Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean delivered this beautiful, fully-painted work featuring one of DC's most mysterious characters. "…takes a much undervalued form of literature into places where it has never gone before." — Mikal Gilmore of Rolling Stone (STAR00282D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #8 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY YANNICK PAQUETTE AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores December 26. "A is for Anarchy, B is for Bomb." Finally — the story of how Angela and Go-Go met! In this "fleshback" to 1997, we find Angela enrolled at Signora Carichana's Swiss finishing school. But wait till you see what's on the lesson plan! And where exactly does Go-Go fit into an all-female student body? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #10 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY MARK CHIARELLO In stores December 5. Sex! Sin! Subjugation! No wonder the Crusades have started all over again! After a haunting encounter in San Francisco's lost underground, the relationship between Venus and Anton comes to a head…literally! And it's an all out bloodbath on the grounds of one of San Francisco's historic properties when the Knight comes to visit the home of the city's most notorious resident. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GRIP: THE STRANGE WORLD OF MEN #2 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY GILBERT HERNANDEZ; COVER BY HERNANDEZ In stores December 12. Bikinis and bullets abound when a day at the beach turns into a veritable apocalypse! Shady Joe Hook attempts to collect on a payment; dwarf gangster wanna-be Sammy tries to settle an old score; and the Mystery Girls entice a former recruit back into their dangerous world of espionage. Plus, Mike Chang's skin isn't the only creepy thing that's slithering through the sand with a life of its own... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) $2.50 HELLBLAZER #169 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores December 26. Constantine's adventures in LA continue in another single-story issue. This time John's out to unravel a mystery in the tradition of a true City of Angels detective. Meanwhile, the deadly S.W. Manor is on a dark journey of his own — one that will put him on a collision course with Constantine. And the results will be murder... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE HOUSE ON THE BORDERLAND HC ADAPTED BY SIMON REVELSTROKE FROM THE NOVEL BY WILLIAM HOPE HODGSON; ART AND COVER BY RICHARD CORBEN In stores December 26. Reoffered again, this classic tale of supernatural paranoia and occult horror, from the novel by William Hope Hodgson, is adapted in a stunningly illustrated original hardcover by Simon Revelstroke and acclaimed artist Richard Corben (HELLBLAZER, Den). (STAR12056D) MATURE READERS HC, 8X11, 96PG, FC $29.95 ******************************* HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #6 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN BOLTON In stores December 12. In issue #1, Tim had a vision of a funeral pyre. In this issue, we find out just whose funeral it is. Tim confronts both his past and his future when he faces the Red Man, who wields the word of death in a magical duel for the fate of Gemworld. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #21 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores December 5. In Part 1 of the 3-part "Paradiso," thousands pour into Lucifer's newly christened cosmos. Some are curious, others desperate, but all have one thing in common: They've been mysteriously drawn to the Devil's paradise. Meanwhile, on Earth, British schoolgirl-come-hybrid angel Elaine Belloc tests out her wings. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS, DEAN ORMSTON AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores December 19. Reprinting the storylines "The House of Windowless Rooms" and "Children and Monsters" from LUCIFER #5-13, this second LUCIFER collection follows Lucifer Morningstar on his quest to reclaim his wings from their millennia-old resting place, and the consequences that unfurl as a result of that quest's outcome. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH LUCIFER: DEVIL IN THE GATEWAY TP WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY SCOTT HAMPTON, CHRIS WESTON AND JAMES HODGKINS; PAINTED COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO In stores December 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the LUCIFER: CHILDREN AND MONSTERS TP, this trade spotlights the Prince of Darkness — collecting THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: LUCIFER 3-issue miniseries, as well as the first four issues of the LUCIFER ongoing series. (STAR13268D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $14.95 ******************************* OUTLAW NATION #16 WRITTEN BY JAMIE DELANO; ART BY GORAN PARLOV AND GORAN SUDZUKA; PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY In stores December 19. Under siege by armed federal agents in a fortified Phoenix house, "Devil Kid," "Bad Momma," "Sick Twist," and Lola wait out a dark night of the soul with Story. Story knows he has only six hours to make good on his deal with Old Asa and deliver a new Billy Bad News tale, or Martin is dead at dawn. But with Jenny cool on him, Ruth in Taos, and the outrageous Nurse Dolores unattainable on his father's team, it looks like it's down to Lola put some lead in his pencil and inspire his reluctant creativity. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE CORINTHIAN #3 WRITTEN BY DARKO MACAN; ART BY DANIJEL ZEZELJ; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores December 26. Post-war horror and decadence collide as the Venice Carnivale opens to a raging crowd…and closes with a trail of dead bodies. The identity of the killer can only be linked to exactly who — and what — the Corinthian has become, as the Sandman's Dark Mirror passes the final test of his manhood, leaving empty souls (and eye sockets) in his wake. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.50 WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY DAVID LLOYD; PHOTO COVER In stores December 19. The fourth and final entry of the VERTIGO one-shots by writer Garth Ennis that explore the true horrors of World War II. The crew members of the Nightingale are the only survivors of a vicious attack at sea, and they're now under the superstitious belief that they are a cursed ship — shunned by the rest of the navy as bad luck and a "ship of the damned." For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 64 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH V FOR VENDETTA TP WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY BY DAVID LLOYD In stores December 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the WAR STORY: NIGHTINGALE one-shot, V FOR VENDETTA is a frightening and powerful story of the loss of freedom and identity in a totalitarian world. By award-winning writer Alan Moore (WATCHMEN, From Hell) and NIGHTINGALE artist David Lloyd. (STAR00232D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 288PG, FC $19.95 ******************************* MAD MAD MAGAZINE #413 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 5. It's the end of the year 2001 and the Apocalypse is nowhere in sight! Rejoice at the fact that The End has not come, and celebrate by buying as many issue of MAD Magazine as you can. Spread the love! MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $2.99 MAD XL #13 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores December 12. Another jam-packed issue of MAD XL contains the Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, our featured Writer of the Month, more Readers' Choice picks, and other fun features! MAGAZINE, 96PG, B&W $4.99 DC DIRECT STARS OF THE MONTH BAT-SIGNAL PROP In stores December 5. DC Direct reoffers this reproduction of the well-known device, in the form of an 8" tall x 6.7" wide rotating BAT-SIGNAL PROP which lights up to form the silhouette of a Bat. Create your own Gotham City emergencies! Batteries are included — cloud-filled sky is not. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR13090X) PROP $149.95 BIZARRO WATCH In stores December 12. DC Direct reoffers this one-of-a-kind watch that features the slogan "Bizarro #1!" on the watch cover, which flips open to reveal a counter- clockwise-running timepiece! Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR11392X) WATCH $89.95 ******************************* CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST DESIGNED AND SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores March 20, 2002. DC Direct's line of Mini-Busts, begun with the CLASSIC SUPERMAN MINI-BUST, continues with this dynamic portrayal of a classic Batman. The Dark Knight rests with hands on hips, poised and ready to strike out against any threat to Gotham City. The CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue and stands 5" tall and 5 1/8" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Look for the DC Direct line of Mini-Busts of classic heroes and villains every other month during 2002! Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC BATMAN MINI-BUST is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. MINI-BUST $45.00 THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE BASED ON DESIGNS BY FRANK MILLER; SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET In stores December 5. The Dark Knight returns...again! In celebration of the long-awaited sequel to the classic Frank Miller tale THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, comes THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN STATUE — and it's set to hit store shelves the same day as THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKE AGAIN #1! This hand- painted cold-cast porcelain statue features a stunning rendition of Batman with his sidekick, Catgirl (aka Carrie Kelley) perched on his shoulder. This statue is overall approximately 13 1/4" tall and 5 3/4" deep, on a base that is 7" wide x 5" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: This is a Limited Edition statue of only 7,500 made. Allocations may be necessary. Final product may differ from image shown. STATUE $195.00 STAR OF THE MONTH DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE In stores December 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the new ongoing DEADMAN series, the DEADMAN ACTION FIGURE stands 7" tall and features multiple points of articulation and a glow-in-the-dark head, chest and logo. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. ACTION FIGURE PI FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores April 24, 2002. Sgt. Rock, top kick of Easy Co. and the toughest G.I. to fight his way through World War II, blasts his way into DC Direct. The SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE features the grizzled, combat happy leader of Easy Co. standing approximately 6 1/2" tall, featuring multiple points of articulation and packaged with a removable helmet, a machine gun that he can hold, and two hand grenades. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The FIGHTING FORCES: SGT. ROCK ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI ****************************** GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA Advance-solicited; in stores March 27, 2002. He was Earth's first Green Lantern! Engineer Alan Scott came upon a mysterious green lantern that granted him the power to convert his every thought into reality. Now you too can own this wondrous GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA! This detailed resin replica — standing approximately 10" tall x 6" wide x 6 1/2" deep — is a faithful reproduction of Alan Scott's battery of power and comes with a one- size-fits-all PVC Green Lantern ring, and a resin base on which to display it with an on/off switch for lighting up the battery (with the light on a 30-second timer). It is packaged with one extra light bulb and 4 AA batteries, and makes a great companion piece to the GREEN LANTERN HAL JORDAN POWER BATTERY REPLICA. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN ALAN SCOTT POWER BATTERY REPLICA is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PROP $249.95 JSA PVC SET — SERIES III Advance-solicited; in stores April 17, 2002. The greatest heroes and most evil villains of the Golden Age classic, the Justice Society of America, star in the third JSA PVC SET! This 7-piece PVC set, featuring detailed and fully painted figures, stars the Flash, Green Lantern, Vandal Savage, Solomon Grundy, the Huntress, the Shade, and the Icicle. The figures range in height from approximately 2" to 4 1/4" tall. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The JSA PVC SET — SERIES III is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. PVC SET (x7) $39.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores March 13, 2002. DC Direct presents its first ever line of Maquettes, beginning with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE! These Maquettes feature the super-heroes as they will appear in the exciting new Justice League WB Animation series debuting on the Cartoon Network in November. Throughout 2002, DC Direct will exclusively produce Maquettes of all the characters from the Justice League Animated series…at an affordable price! Stands approximately 9 1/8" overall on a base 3 1/2" in diameter. Packaged in a 4-color box. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. MAQUETTE $89.95 SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores April 3, 2002. Newsboy Billy Batson was granted the powers of the gods by the ancient wizard Shazam, whose name he had to speak to be transformed into the powerful force for good, Earth's Mightiest Mortal...Captain Marvel! The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE (a revised version of the Captain Marvel figure from the SHAZAM! DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET) stands approximately 6 1/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation, and comes packaged with Mr. Mind (the little green worm who is one of the world's greatest criminal masterminds!). Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The SHAZAM! ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI SHAZAM! BLACK ADAM ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores April 3, 2002. Before there was Captain Marvel, there was Black Adam — an ancient Egyptian given great powers in the name of good by the wizard Shazam. But Black Adam turned his powers to evil...and eventually became Captain Marvel's mortal enemy! The BLACK ADAM ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6 1/4" tall, features multiple points of articulation, and comes packaged with a non-removable replica of the mystical scarab necklace that enabled Black Adam to steal the power of Shazam for his own nefarious purposes. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: The SHAZAM! BLACK ADAM ACTION FIGURE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for December-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. ACTION FIGURE PI [GRAPHICS: Use header labeled DC DIRECT SNEAK PEEK] KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG STATUE SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS Pre-solicited; in stores April 17, 2002. In a dog-eat-dog world, it's nice having the toughest dog around on your side. Now you can have Krypto, the Superdog from Krypton, friend and companion to Superman, with the hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG STATUE. Krypto is depicted atop a crater-pitted asteroid base, poised to fly into action. This statue stands overall approximately 5 1/4" high x 2 7/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep on a base. Packaged in a 4- color box. Retailers, please note: The KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for January, 2002-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $49.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Pre-solicited; in stores May 10, 2002. DC Direct continues its line of cold cast porcelain Maquettes (that begins with this month's advance solicitation of the WONDER WOMAN MAQUETTE) with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE! This statue is based on the model designed for the Justice League Animated series — usually produced exclusively for the artists and animators as the definitive models on which to base their drawings and products. Now DC Direct is making these special Maquettes available to fans. The MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE stands approximately 9 1/2" high x 4 1/2" wide x 2" deep on a 3 1/2" diameter base. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: MARTIAN MANHUNTER MAQUETTE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is pre- solicited. Orders must be placed with those for January, 2002-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. MAQUETTE $89.95 ******************************** IMAGE COMICS AGENCY #5 Top Cow Comics (w) Paul Jenkins (P/I) Kyle Hotz (C) Matt Nelson Now that the Agency is directly in the firing line, it's up to Virtual to pull her cohorts to safety before God's Man loses his patience and kills them all. The serial killer has made good on his promises so far -- will he be able to destroy the Agency once and for all... will he even make a dent in Kerrick, and just what do you get when you cross a cyborg detective with a very large gun? The answer, of course, is "trouble." FC, 32pg $2.95 ARIA: A MIDWINTER'S DREAM (W) Brian Holguin (A) Jay Anacleto Pass through the veil of twilight to visit the fantastic world of ARIA, a world where fairy princesses and creatures of ancient myth walk unnoticed through the streets of our modern world. Featuring four magical, unforgettable tales, woven together into a single, magnificent tapestry, this special stand-alone edition provides glimpses into the secret lives of Lady Kildare, Pug, Ondine and others as you've never seen them before. This collection is an ideal primer for readers new to the series, and a welcome addition for long-time fans. A mix of story and art, prose and pictures, ARIA: A Midwinter's Dream features ALL NEW art by superstar illustrator JAY ANACLETO. Not to be missed. FC, 40pp $4.95 BANISHED KNIGHTS #1 (W) Adrian Tsang (A) Alvin Lee & James Raiz Years after the defeat of the Dataran Horde, a bloody vampiric civil war erupts as the survivors of a defeated enemy fight for both power and survival. In the midst of this struggle, a lone vampire unexpectedly finds one last chance at redemption...Set against the backdrop of the Warlands Series, Banished Knights offers an up close view of the dark enigmatic society of Datara, as seen from the eyes of it's own people as their civilization crumbles around them. In a world where every living thing is his enemy, one vampire struggles to find his own identity amidst demons from both within and without. *NOTE: This issue will ship with 2 covers: Cover A: Alvin Lee, Cover B: Pat Lee. FC, 32pg $2.95 BANISHED KNIGHTS #1 EXCLUSIVE STORMKOTE EDITION Banished Knights # 1 is also available in a wrap-around stormkote cover by Alvin Lee. FC, 32pp PI CREEPS #2 (W) Tom Mandrake (A) Dan Mishkin When you're nothing but a Creep, the world doesn't care if you live or die. And when Creeps of all shapes and sizes begin to disappear from the city's streets, there's no one who will lift a finger to help...except other Creeps. Creeps with special abilities. Creeps who know evil when they see it, and aren't afraid to call it by name. Homeless and on the run, their closest friends missing or murdered, the Creeps search out a truth so terrible that even they will be horrified by it. Because Genesys Corporation has a plan for the Creeps that takes horror to a new level. It's a plan fueled by corporate greed, which sometimes creates the scariest bogeymen of all. In this issue, you'll also meet Gurgle, the amphibian monstrosity who only wants to be loved, and Chitter, the man (or is he?) of a thousand bugs. Plus: a scene that may keep you out of the charity thrift store for good! FC, 32pg $2.95 DOLLZ #4 (W/A) Randy Green (I) Rick Ketcham A psycho Jack-in-the-box, killer clowns and many other surprises await the Dollz in Doktor Von Dahl's Homicidal Dollhouse of Horror. There's mayhem galore in this insane funhouse, and one false move means the game is over! Don't miss the startling conclusion to the Dollz' first adventure! NOTE: This issue ships with 2 covers: Cover A: Randy Green "Baby Doll & Mr. Bunz" Cover; and Cover B: Randy Green "Trix & Strings" Cover FC, 32pg $2.95 FELON #3 Minotaur Press (W) Greg Rucka (P) Matthew Clark (I) Ray Snyder It's taken the Felon three years, but now she's about to the close the books on the job that put her away in this, the conclusion of the first-story arc. But collecting her money and closing the books on the past may be more costly than just turning around and walking away, especially when one of her former partners is more concerned with how the Felon can help him make a new score, instead of helping her to settle an old one. FC, 32pg $2.95 GO GIRL! #5 (W) Trina Robbins (A) Anne Timmons (L) Tom Orzechowski (C) Christopher Butcher When the three most popular girls in Lindsay's high school suddenly develop super powers, Lindsay's yesterday's news. Hey, what does it take to be a superheroine, anyway? A designer spandex costume, some super-strength -- but where do the new "Battling Babes" get their powers from? That's what Lindsay would like to find out, in issue #5 of GoGirl!, where superheroines are coming OUT OF THE WOODWORK! Award-winning writer Trina Robbins teams up with Eisner nominee Anne Timmons to present another issue of the comic for girls, and for boys who like them. B&W, 32 pp $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HELLSPAWN #1-5 The first five issues of the groundbreaking Hellspawn series are being offered again. Here's your chance to get in on the beginning of this phenomenal monthly comic! FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. IMAGE INTRODUCES...THE BELIEVER #1 (W) Rob Schamberger (A) Thom Thurman (I) Chad Molder It only took one bullet for Fred to change the rest of his life. It only took one body buried out in a field for everything Fred knew to go horribly wrong. It only took one stranger who knew what Fred had done to bring true terror to America's Heartland. It was the perfect murder, with no rhyme or reason, and no witnesses. But, if it was perfect, then no one should be following you, no one should be stalking you, and no one should be ruining your life. Created by newcomers Rob Schamberger and Thom Thurman, The Believer is a frightening portrayal of what men can and will do. FC, 32pg $2.95 LAST SHOT #3 (W)Locke (A)Long Vo "Six String Noose" The bounty hunter Revolver has to transport a mysterious young girl for the biggest payoff in the history of the frontier. His built in handguns are perfect for dealing with criminals, but not so great when you have to keep someone alive. Now the only thing between Rev and six million dollars is a vast mountain range with only one way through-- A small armored mining town. Guns are illegal in the caverns, but try telling that to a guy who has six shooters for hands. With half the town just found dead, no one is passing through the caves until they find the murderer...and the number one suspect is Revolver! An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind. Note: This issue includes a full 25 page story in full color plus a gallery of development sketches and other illustrations. FC, 32pg $2.95 NO HONOR: MAKYO #2 Top Cow Comics (w) Fiona Avery (P) Romano Molenaar (I) Marco Galli (C) Matt Nelson Step back into an ancient Japanese custom and watch carefully as secrets of Random's past are both revealed and hidden in the tea leaves. Brit Morrigan reappears in this issue, carrying a grudge against Random the art thief, ready to end the war between her rival and herself. But she ends up threatening Random's ghost host instead, and Samurai Tannen loses something of extreme value due to a small oversight. FC, 32pg $2.95 NOBLE CAUSES #1 (w) Jay Faerber (p) Patrick Gleason & Amanda Conner (i) John Wycough & Jimmy PalmiottI Two stories in every issue! It's been a whirlwind couple of months for Liz Donnelly. It all started when she got asked out on a date by the super-charming, super-fast, Race Noble! In NOBLE CAUSES: FIRST IMPRESSIONS, Liz met Race's family, the world's most famous super-heroes. And now, in our series debut, Race and Liz are tying the knot. The press isn't allowed to attend the wedding reception, but you are. See Liz's ordinary family brush elbows with the super-elite! See Gaia and Celeste take bets on how long this marriage will last. See Zephyr wear a dress that'd make Jennifer Lopez blush! See if it's true that every super-hero wedding is interrupted by a super-villain! Don't miss this joyous occasion, with art by the regular team of Patrick Gleason & John Wycough. BONUS 8-PAGE BACK-UP STORY, with art by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti! The year is 1977, and Gaia's been keeping a little secret from Doc: she's pregnant with Race. The cat's out of the bag, though, when she goes into labor prematurely, and Doc is the only one on-hand to assist in the delivery! FC, 32pg $2.95 POWERS #17 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming THE EISNER AWARD WINNER FOR BEST NEW SERIES ERUPTS!! THE SUPERGROUP SAGA!! The dark side of the greatest supergroups of all time is in full view as the most public member of the group is violently murdered. The suspect list is a who's who of the most flamboyant and popular super-powered people in the city. Ever see a superhero car chase? Well, you will!! It's cops and capes like you have NEVER seen them in the surprise hit of the from super hot comic writer and EISNER award winner Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spiderman titles, Daredevil, alias) and full color, art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Blunt man and Cronic, hammer of the gods) FC, 32pg $2.95 POWERS TPB VOL. 2: ROLEPLAY (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming The long awaited sequel to one of the best selling trade paperbacks of the year. Detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim work out of the special homicide officers in charge of cases that involve Powers. But this case is the most disturbing one of their careers. A group of college kids who "role play" their favorite real life super heroes D&D style are being murdered one by one. Nominated for multiple eisner and harvey awards. It's cops and capes like you have NEVER seen them in the surprise hit of the from super hot comic writer and EISNER award winner Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spiderman, Daredevil,) and art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bluntman and Chronic, Hammer of the Gods.) This collection reprints issues 8- 11, and features an all-new section: ANATOMY OF A COVER, plus an Oeming gallery of unused covers and art with commentary by Bendis. SC, 7x10, 112pg, FC $13.95 RADIX #1 (W/A) Ray & Ben Lai (C) Brian Reber On a planet called Earth, scientists discover a mysterious force. It's thought that it would lead the human race to a new era. Six major cities throughout the globe combined their efforts in hope to understand it. However, the force grew out of control and five cities where left annihilated in its wake. Now time is running out for the remaining one. They must find a way to contain it before suffering the same fate. The dawn of a new era in evolution… Radix. Radix is a bimonthly, 6-issue miniseries from Image comics. FC, 32pg $2.95 SAVAGE DRAGON #94 by Erik Larsen AT LAST! The Battle you've been waiting for! The Dragon vs. CyberFace for control of this Savage World! For nearly two years readers have witnessed the power and savagery of a world under control by the most powerful man alive! Now, witness the most awe-inspiring battle of all time! Hyperbole this is not! Part Three of a Four-part arc that redefines the very planet! Reclaim the Earth! The world will never be the same!! As always, this issue of Savage Dragon is COMPLETELY accessible to old and new readers! Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation! FC, 32pg $2.95 SPAWN #117 Todd McFarlane Productions "A Season in Hell" (W) Todd McFarlane and Brian Holguin (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (C)Brian Haberlin (Cover)Greg Capullo After more than a year in exile, Spawn's erstwhile mentor Cogliostro returns, bringing shocking news with him. The shadow of death is creeping across the Earth, and mysterious forces are choosing sides in a secret war that is far greater and far older than the war between Heaven and Hell. And while Spawn is steadfast in his desire to control his own destiny, destiny may have plans of its own. FC, 32pg $2.50 TEKKEN FOREVER #1 (W) Dave Chi (P) Paco Diaz (I) Dark Design Works "Tekken Forever" is based on the #1 Fighting Game "Tekken" from Namco. The comic is just in time to be launched with the release of video game "Tekken 4". In a power play for dominance, Kazuya returns from the burnt ashes of death to stake his claim as head of the Zaibatsu Empire. To gain the immortal power than he seeks, Kazuya sets a plan in motion to destroy his father Heihachi Mishima as well as his son Jin Kazama, and to take their power for his own. "Tekken Forever" will also focus on the quest to learn the identity of "Unknown", the final boss of the "Tekken Tag Tournament". This question plus many others will all be nswered in this 4-issue limited series. Tekken Forever #1 will ship with 2 different covers: Cover A by Paco Diaz and Cover B by Roger Cruz. FC, 32pg $2.95 THE 10TH MUSE #9 (W): Marv Wolfman (P) Roger Cruz (I) Dark Design Works Everything has been leading to this powerful issue. All the Muse's secrets are at last revealed as Bishop's war on Olympus turns San Francisco into a battleground of the Gods. Olympians and Titans wage a final war and it seems that only Emma Sonnet - the 10th Muse - stands as Earth's Protector. Featuring the introduction of Orion the Hunter. Extra! The conclusion of our first "Atlas" comedy adventure. Atlas may have been the guy who holds up the Earth in Greek mythology, but here on Earth our hapless hero is forced to share an apartment with the newest, meanest and baddest would-be super-villain of all time.Anyone with half a brain would run back home. Fortunately for us, half a brain is twice the brains that Atlas has. Super-hero action at its silliest. FC, 32pg $2.95 TOMB RAIDER: JOURNEYS #1 (OF 12) Top Cow Comics (W) Fiona Avery (P) Drew Johnson (I) Jay Leisten (C ) Jonathan D Smith AVAST YE SCURVY PIGDAWGS! Chase the Dog Star with Lara Croft on the ultimate adventure atop the high seas. She'll rope the western wind and harness the moon in order to capture the most glorious, amassed treasure in the world. Join in the privateering as Lara Croft chases after the most notorious fleet in the history of the world: the Spanish Armada. Yes, we mean the Spanish Armada of 1550, and it's going to be a rollicking good time. Gentleman, prepare to be boarded. All this, surrounded in two brand new Tomb Raider covers, courtesy of artists Drew Johnson and Adam Hughes!!! Don't miss out!! Ships with two different covers: Cover A by Drew Johnson and Cover B by Adam Hughes. FC, 32pg $2.95 UNIVERSE #4 Top Cow Comics (w) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) JD Smith Tom Judge is a simple man, with simple designs on the world and simple human frailties... who just happens to have been given the task of deciding the fate of mankind. Now that Tom knows his place in creation (and just as soon as his brain recovers), he's going to have to come up with a plan. But how do you plan for a road trip through Hell, and exactly how do you bring a half-ton transmogrifying rapture beast under control... especially if the creature is half an hour older than creation itself? FC, 32pg $2.50 WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #5 (W) Adrian Tsang (P) Pat Lee (I) Rob Armstrong Safely away from the Ryotian mines, Aragorn reveals a plan to Zeph and his companions that he believes will result in the complete restoration of Warland's ecosystem. Unfortunately, it's going to take every ounce of magic Zeph has at his command to accomplish his goal, but in doing so, he may very well doom himself to a fate worse than death, as the use of their magic is the very thing that will allow the nameless ones to find them... FC, 32pg $2.95 TOP COW OFFERED AGAINS TOMB RAIDER ORIGINS Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jurgens (P) Mark Pajarillo (I) Danny Miki (C) Brett Evans Lara and Chase quest for an ancient Idol but meet some very large, unexpected company! This great exclusive is made available from Top Cow Productions for the first time! Quantities are limited, grab yours while you can! FC, 22pg PI INFERNO: HELLBOUND/TOMB RAIDER PAINTED SPECIAL FLIP BOOK Top Cow Comics Heaven and hell meet as Top Cow Previews two of this falls most critically acclaimed issues! Inferno:Hellbound introduces you to a version of hell unlike anything you've ever seen! Plus, Joe Jusko lends his paint to the tomb raiding starlet, Lara Croft! This great convention exclusive is made available from Top Cow Productions for the first time! FC, 22pg PI MINOTAUR PRESS FELON/DOWN FLIP BOOK Minotaur Press Minotaur Press offers you this first glimpse at two of next years most anticipated titles! Warren Ellis' Down and Greg Rucka's Felon are sure to be the most talked about books of the new year! This great convention exclusive is made available from Minotaur Press for the first time! B&W, 16pg PI TOMB RAIDER 2001 POSTER Sold out at the summer conventions, pick up this incredible Adam Hughes Tomb Raider poster today! Poster, FC PI FATHOM 2001 POSTER The latest Michael Turner Fathom poster is here! Poster, FC PI INFERNO POSTER Top Cow's most anticipated new title of the year is yours to hang on the wall! Poster, FC PI TOP COW 2001 JAM POSTER Following the same trend as the SOLD OUT Top Cow Jam posters of 1999 and 2000, this latest compilation poster of all your favorite Top Cow characters is going fast! Poster, FC PI WITCHBLADE/DARKNESS 2001 POSTER The Witchblade and Darkness unite in this stunning illustration ripe for the taking! Poster, FC PI WITCHBLADE ACTION FIGURES: From the hit comic book series Witchblade comes an action figure assortment like none other. Featuring series star Sara Pezzini, your Witchblade collection just isn't complete without one of these incredible figures adorning your shelf. Also featuring Kenneth Irons, Ian Nottingham, Medieval Witchblade and the Series II Witchblade with Sara in her infamous red dress, we think you may want make a little more space available on that shelf! Figure PI If you just can't seem to get enough Witchblade action figures to complete your collection, why not try picking up some of these other great Witchblade and Fathom exclusives to fill those empty spaces! Featuring six Witchblade Series I exclusives and three Witchblade Series II exclusives, some previously unavailable until now, you may not be able to choose between them all! From the Metallic Aspen Figure to the rare Obsidian Witchblade, your choices are just about limitless! With quantities low on several of these great hard to find exclusives, you better make sure to stock up on your Witchblade and Fathom figures today! Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. WITCHBLADE SERIES I ACTION FIGURE: SILVER NOTTINGHAM EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $9.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES I ACTION FIGURE: SCARLET MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $9.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES I ACTION FIGURE: EMERALD MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $9.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES I ACTION FIGURE: GOLDEN KENNETH IRONS EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $9.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES I ACTION FIGURE: GOLDEN WITCHBLADE EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $12.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES I ACTION FIGURE: OBSIDIAN WITCHBLADE EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $12.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES II ACTION FIGURE: FATHOM METALLIC ASPEN EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $12.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES II ACTION FIGURE: FATHOM TRANSLUCENT ASPEN EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $12.95 WITCHBLADE SERIES II ACTION FIGURE: SARA PEZZINI BLACK DRESS EXCLUSIVE Top Cow Comics By Moore Action Collectibles $12.95 RISING STARS ACTION FIGURES: RISING STARS ACTION FIGURE: PATRIOT $11.99 RISING STARS ACTION FIGURE: CHANDRA $11.99 RISING STARS ACTION FIGURE: RAVENSHADOW $11.99 RISING STARS ACTION FIGURE: CRITICAL MAAS $11.99 *********************** RISING STARS: POET BUST Poet is different from the other specials in one very important way—they control the powers inside them that were created by the force, Poet controls the force itself! Destined to walk alone in life, Poet cannot allow himself to get close to any of them, or to care about them, or to love them or let himself be loved by them . . . because one day, he may be forced to kill them! He is the only one who can! $49.99 MSRP Extremely limited Poet Premiere Ultra-Limited Bronze Painted Bust comes with a certificate of authenticity signed by creator Joe Michael Straczynski and designer Brent Anderson and is limited to ONLY 199 in the world! $89.99 MSRP on Ultra-Limited Bronze Edition! This item will not ship until February of 2002. TOMB RAIDER/WITCHBLADE/FATHOM "TRIPLE THREAT" LITHOGRAPH CHRISTMAS BONUS Featuring all three Dynamic Forces covers as drawn by Michael Tuner featuring the three femme fatales: Fathom, Tomb Raider and Witchblade, as one incredible image! Measuring 20" by 54" and printed on 80 pound Gallerie Art Silk stock, this Fathom "triple threat" litho will look terrific on your wall! Comes with a second bonus Top Cow lithograph! $39.95 MSRP Signed by Michael Turner. $69.99 MSRP TOMB RAIDER: JOURNEY'S #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Fiona Avery! The first issue of this maxi-series written and signed by hot up-and-coming writer Fiona Avery! $19.99 MSRP O/A TOMB RAIDER #0 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE "RUBY RED" EDITION The limited Dynamic Forces #0 issue with less than a thousand to go around in the world! Limited to only 999 Dynamic Forces "Ruby Red" editions. $14.99 MSRP O/A CHANDRA LIMITED EDITION "RED DRESS" ACTION FIGURE Rising Stars Chandra is featured with a brand new head sculpt and a fiery red dress with accessories! She is the definitive "lady in red!" Action Figure comes with everything that a girl needs - including a full-length mirror! Limited to only 5,000 limited edition action figures! 14.99 MSRP O/A UNIVERSE #1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE MARC SILVESTRI FOIL COVER! The Top Cow Universe will never be the same after this book! $14.99 MSRP ************************* MARVEL COMICS MAX COMICS ALIAS #4 painted cover by david mack brian michael bendis (w)/michael gaydos (p) • THE SCOOP: : Jessica Jones -- in way over her head! • THE SET-UP: Red-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis (ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL) and artist Michael Gaydos (The Crow) continue their gritty tale of Jessica Jones, a former costumed crimefighter who's now a down-and-out private investigator specializing in superhuman cases! • THE STORY: As Jessica follows a trail of murder and frame-ups to Washington DC, she learns that the conspiracy reaches farther than she could ever have imagined! What will crack first: the case... or her?! • THE BUZZ: "What makes ALIAS great is Bendis' ability to take that (crime) formula, twist it to the left, and stick it smack dab in the middle of the Marvel Universe... I'm telling you. If you miss this one, you'll be kicking yourself." -Aint-It-Cool- News.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. 7-59606-05124-3-00411 2.99 FURY #4 cover by bill sienkiewicz garth ennis (w)/ darick robertson (p)/jimmy palmiotti (i) • THE SCOOP: From the smoking pen of Garth Ennis (PUNISHER) comes a fast-paced, over-the-top, irreverent spy thriller! • THE SET-UP: This is the story of an older, no wiser, and highly p.o.'d Nick Fury who's found himself more or less on the scrap heap and wants nothing more than to go back to the battlefield. But the Cold War is over, and the days when S.H.I.E.L.D. and H.Y.D.R.A. engaged in complex games of strategy and espionage with the fate of the world at stake are gone... or are they? • THE STORY: The villain so vile we dare not speak his name has his eye on Fury! • THE CREATORS: You want intense? How's this lineup: Garth Ennis (PUNISHER, Preacher) on words, Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan) on pencils, and Jimmy Palmiotti (PUNISHER) on inks! We even got Bill Sienkiewicz (ELEKTRA ASSASSIN) to supply covers! • THE BUZZ: "Think S.H.I.E.L.D. seasoned with a pinch of Hitman and you know what to expect from this mature-readers series." -Comic Shop News • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, six-issue series will be 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. 7-59606-05165-6-00411 2.99 U.S. WAR MACHINE TRADE PAPERBACK cover by chuck austen • THE SCOOP: The entire 12-part U.S. WAR MACHINE saga is collected in one volume! • THE STORY: Fired by Tony Stark and recruited into the espionage agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., James Rhodes must lead a rookie team of armored agents against the evil alliance known as A.I.M.! With breakneck action and over-the-top violence, this intense tale of drama, humor, action, and adventure is not for the faint of heart -- nor for the weak of stomach! Written and illustrated by Chuck Austen, artist of ELEKTRA! • THE BUZZ: "From the armor to the vehicles and buildings to the great images of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Heli-Carrier, it's just awe- inspiring, as if you're seeing cells from a big budget animated feature film... U.S. WAR MACHINE is a high-tech, action- thriller with a touch of espionage and intrigue wrapped around a world of corporate crooks, racists, and terrorists out to take advantage of the few noble people that are left. It's a quality book with great art and writing from a very talented person and future superstar, Chuck Austen. Pre-order this now." -Aint-It-Cool-News.com • THE FORMAT: 288-page trade paperback. Printed in bold black-and-white. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. 7-59606-?-00111 14.95 MARVEL SPOTLIGHT ELEKTRA & WOLVERINE: THE REDEEMER #2 cover by YOSHITAKA AMANO GREG RUCKA (W)/YOSHITAKA AMANO (A) • THE SCOOP: All-star talent combines with red-hot characters for Marvel's first fully-painted illustrated prose graphic novel! • THE STORY: Hot on the heels of the launch of ELEKTRA and the smash hit ORIGIN mini-series, ELEKTRA & WOLVERINE: THE REDEEMER pairs text by crime novelist Greg Rucka with dozens of fully-painted illustrations by world- renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano in a self-contained tale of suspense. To put it into language that action fans will crave, it's a deadly game of intrigue pitting Elektra's ninja skills against Wolverine's samurai-honed instincts and warrior bloodlust! • THE CREATORS: Eisner-award-winning writer Greg Rucka (White Out, Detective Comics, and the Atticus Kodiak series of prose novels) teams up with Eisner-award-winning artist Yoshitaka Amano (The Sandman: The Dream Hunters, Final Fantasy, Vampire Hunter D) to create a tightly woven, heart-stopping story of action and intrigue. • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, three-part mini-series will be 48 pages, with no ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover in the perfect bound, bookshelf format. 7-59606-05164-9-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 5.95 MARVEL POSTERS • THE SCOOP: You wanted it, you got it... huge, full-color posters from Marvel! • THE GOODS: You know how everyone has been asking how they can buy posters featuring Marvel characters? Well now you can buy the Point Of Purchase posters that were once only available to retailers! And the first four we're offering are amazing! Elektra by Greg Horn! Origin by Joe Quesada and Richard Isanove! Spider-Man by John Romita, Jr.! New X-Men by Frank Quitely! They're our greatest characters by our greatest creators... and now you can have them on your wall! 7-59606-TBD-00011 elektra 5.95 7-59606-TBD-00011 origin 5.95 7-59606-TBD-00011 spider-man 2001 5.95 7-59606-TBD-00011 new x-men 2001 5.95 X-MEN EXILES #7 cover by mike mckone & mark mckenna judd winick (W)/mike mckone (P)/mark mckenna (i) 'Nuff Said! The Exiles find themselves pitted against their greatest adversary yet: their own minds! The time-tossed team finally get a breather, but are their nightmares worse than their actual realities or will someone find happiness in the land of dreams? Plus: A surprise romantic encounter! Find out more than has ever been revealed about the Exiles as writer Judd Winick and penciler Mike McKone take us on a silent journey into the dreams, nightmares and secret desires of Marvel's reality-hopping super group! "Another winner... EXILES is proving to be a top-notch X-book." -CaptainComics.Net 7-59606-05108-3-00711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ICEMAN #3 cover by steve uy dan abnett & andy lanning (W)/ karl kerschl (P) The coolest X-Men Icons series heats up! Iceman and the mysterious Foe-Dog protect an ancient shantytown from the horror of the Augmen! It's an action-packed showdown in Hong Kong and the odds are definitely not in their favor! Can Bobby Drake fight off the amazing powers of these artificially enhanced warriors, or will he have to fall victim to their evil plans? And how will the word "son" affect Iceman for years to come? 7-59606-05183-0-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.50 UNCANNY X-MEN #401 cover by ron garney joe casey (W)/ron garney (p)/mark morales (i) • THE SCOOP: The arrival of new ongoing penciler Ron Garney! Plus it's 'Nuff Said month! • THE STORY: No dialogue. No sound effects. No Sonic scream. Nevertheless, Banshee is back! The question is, why are his current activities of great concern to the X-Men? What does he have to do with the strange abductions of some familiar X- villains? And if that weren't enough, the newest X-Man's "extracurricular activities" are quickly becoming a distraction, to say the least! All this, and the debut of Ron Garney (JLA: Our Worlds At War) as the title's new artist! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02461-2-40111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 CABLE #100 cover by igor kordey david tischman (W)/igor kordey (P & I) • THE SCOOP: The one-man army known as Cable celebrates his 100th issue with the explosive conclusion of the first story arc by the amazing new team of David Tischman and Igor Kordey -- plus a special 16-page 'Nuff Said silent story! • THE STORY: What happens when ideologues with super powers lose their belief? Houses explode and wealth is redistributed as the telekinetic titan unleashes his own brand of justice! Prisoners will not be taken! And in this issue's second feature, Cable goes one-on-one with the recently-mutated Techno-Organic Virus! Can he free himself of the malady that's plagued his entire life, or does the virus have a plan of its own? • THE FORMAT: 64 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01362-3-10011 (MarvelPG) 3.99 X-TREME X-MEN #8 cover by salvador larroca & joe weems chris claremont (W)/salvador larroca (P) It's a silent 'Nuff Said conclusion to the X-treme team's Godfather saga! Thanks to the influence of Lady Mastermind, Rogue believes her teammates have been brutally murdered -- and now she's out for blood! Meanwhile, Sebastian Shaw makes a move to assume a powerful mantle! Plus: Another glimpse of prospective new recruits Red Lotus and Lifeguard! 7-59606-05109-0-00811 (MarvelPG) 2.99 NEW X-MEN #121 cover by frank quitely grant morrison (W)/frank quitely (P) • THE SCOOP: 'Nuff Said! • THE STORY: Professor X lies in a coma, on the edge of death! His powerful mutant brain has retreated into itself. In one last ditch attempt to free him from this state, Jean Grey and Emma Frost telepathically journey into the realm of Xavier's mind -- and the horrors they discover can truly not be described! Can the X-Men's founder be saved -- or will Jean and Emma be consumed by his nightmares? Find out in "Silence: Psychic Rescue in Progress"! • THE BUZZ: "At the end of each issue I find myself truly shocked, wondering what will happen next and dreading the wait. Under Grant Morrison's guidance, NEW X-MEN has become the comic book equivalent of heroin. I can't wait for my next hit." -Cinescape.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01772-0-12111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ULTIMATE X-MEN #13 cover by adam kubert chuck austen (W)/essad ribic (P) • THE SCOOP: Hide your valuables and lock up your daughters, it's the ultimate version of Gambit! • THE STORY: He's charming. He's dangerous. He survives on wits alone. He's Gambit -- and he could be the next X-Man! That is, if the team can convince him to join! And if he doesn't get himself killed helping a fellow street urchin! And if Storm and Professor X can actually find him! Whew, sounds like guest-writer Chuck Austen (U.S. WAR MACHINE) and guest-artist Essad Ribic (BROTHERHOOD) have really stacked the deck against Gambit! • THE BUZZ: "All in all, ULTIMATE X-MEN has a sense of humor, a slick visual style, entertaining heroes, and frightening villains. I think it's one of the best super-hero books on the market right now." -TheFourthRail.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05047-5-01311 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN 2001 cardstock cover by ASHLEY WOOD JOE CASEY (W)/ASHLEY WOOD (P & I) • THE SCOOP: Acclaimed artist Ashley Wood (Hellspawn) brings a twisted look to the X-Men as he cuts loose in the MarvelScope format... now upgraded with a cardstock cover! • THE STORY: The team investigates a dangerous new "Designer Gene" smuggling ring -- and uncover a chilling side of the mutant phenomenon! And as a small Texas town is overrun by young mutants on a rampage, a classic adversary from the X- Men's past returns, more ruthless than ever! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads... and now with a cardstock cover! Like the NEW X-MEN 2001 ANNUAL, this double- sized adventure truly delivers that "widescreen" feel by creating a stapled spine not on the vertical side, but on the horizontal top! 7-59606-?-00111 (MarvelPG) 3.50 THE BROTHERHOOD #8 cover by sean phillips x (W)/sean phillips (P)/kent williams (I) At press time, no information was available. 7-59606-05114-4-00811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 DEADPOOL: FUNERAL FOR A FREAK #1 cover by georges jeanty frank tieri (W)/georges jeanty (P)/jon holdredge (I) • THE SCOOP: 'Nuff Said! Can the Merc-With-A-Mouth shut up?! • THE STORY: What could possibly keep Wade Wilson quiet for a whole entire issue? This story deals with the aftermath of the DEADPOOL: AGENT OF WEAPON X fiasco as well as thrusting him into his next story arc! It's like two whole issues in one! Except that Deadpool doesn't speak at all, believe it or not! If you missed out on what writer Frank Tieri and artist Georges Jeanty did in DEADPOOL: AGENT OF WEAPON X, here's your chance to be there as the chaos begins! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03703-2-06111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 NIGHTCRAWLER #2 painted cover by massimiliano frezzato chris kipiniak (W)/matt smith (P)/mark morales (i) In the second installment of his X-Men Icons limited series, Nightcrawler goes up against a threat that neither being a mutant nor being an X-Man can help! Stumbling upon more slaves, Kurt Wagner loses his cool, and tests the very beliefs that he's built his faith on! 7-59606-05120-5-00211 (MarvelPG) 2.50 ORIGIN #5 cover by joe quesada paul jenkins (W)/andy kubert (P)/richard isanove (c) • THE SCOOP: The blockbuster true story of Wolverine continues! • THE STORY: For the first time ever, it's the origin of the most mysterious mutant alive! Where is he from? What is his real name? It's all revealed in this six-issue saga from three of the hottest creators in comics, writer Paul Jenkins, penciler Andy Kubert, and colorist Richard Isanove! This issue, young Logan gives in to his animal side, but what does this mean to those around him? And what happens to his enemies? Be there for the greatest story we've never told! • THE BUZZ: "This is the story that fans have desired for years, so look for current and former Wolverine fans to flock to comic racks for this six-parter." -Comic Shop News • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this six-part story is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05155-7-00511 (MarvelPG) 3.50 WOLVERINE #171 cover by sean chen & norm rapmund frank tieri (W)/sean chen (P)/norm rapmund (I) 'Nuff Said! Wolverine vs. Mauvais vs. the Wendigo! Logan's in a fight for his life against the macabre man who tore out his eye and the flesh-eating man trapped in the body of an insatiable Canadian monster! This one could get really ugly! But why is Logan trying to save the Wendigo's life at the same time? Plus: What's Sabretooth up to? The action is so intense no one has time to breathe, much less to speak in this silent brawl-for-it-all! The shocks and surprises never stop in Frank Tieri and Sean Chen's action-packed take on Marvel's most popular mutant! 7-59606-02254-0-17111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-FORCE #123 cover by mike allred peter milligan (W)/mike allred (P) 'Nuff Said! Don't tell Doop, but the X-Force is about to embark on their quietest mission ever! Shhhhh! "Combine Mike Allred's fantastic stylings with Peter Milligan's words and counterculture readers will have a whole new reason to jump on the mutant bandwagon." -The Washington Times 7-59606-01766-9-12311 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-MEN: EVOLUTION #2 cover by udon with studio xd devin grayson (W)/long vo (p)/studio xd (i) Continuing the new series based on the hit Kids WB cartoon! What if deadly beams exploded from your eyes? Scott Summers possesses this terrible power -- and has found himself inducted into the fledgling X-Men! Now Scott -- code-named Cyclops -- and his teammates jet off to Alaska, where they must confront a powerful mutant detected by their Cerebro machine. But will the source of the signal be friend or foe? And when Cyclops is faced with danger, will he blink? 7-59606-05203-5-00211 2.25 X-TREME X-MEN 2001 cardstock cover by salvador larroca & joe weems chris claremont (w)/salvador larroca (p)/joe weems (i) • THE SCOOP: The "Queen of Shadows" rocks the X-Treme Team in wild widescreen style! Yep, the MarvelScope format is back! • THE STORY: During her life, Psylocke imprisoned the Shadow King, one of the most fearsome adversaries ever to face the X-Men, in a psychic prison. So long as Psylocke was alive, the monster was chained in his corner of the astral plane. But following Psylocke's death in X-TREME X-MEN #2, the prison doors are wide open! It's mutant mayhem, delivered by the regular X-TREME creative team of writer Chris Claremont and penciler Salvador Larroca, with a little help from outstanding inker Joe Weems! Plus: An all-new prose story written by Claremont with illustrations by an array of awesome artists! • THE FORMAT: 64 pages, with ads. Like the NEW X-MEN 2001 ANNUAL, this double-sized adventure truly delivers that "widescreen" feel by creating a stapled spine not on the vertical side, but on the horizontal top! And now it's been upgraded with a cardstock cover! 7-59606-?-00111 (MarvelPG) 4.95 X-TREME X-MEN: SAVAGE LAND #4 cover by kevin sharpe chris claremont (W)/kevin sharpe (P) The exciting conclusion to the X-Treme Team's mini-series! The Beast was always a sucker for a pretty lady, and Lupa, Mistress of the Dire Wolves, is very pretty, indeed! Plus: The Savage Land Mutates, the Savage Land Marauders, an army of intelligent dinosaurs, and a look into the darkest corners of Storm's soul! 7-59606-05138-0-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 SPIDER-MAN GIANT-SIZE MINI-MARVELS: STARRING SPIDEY #1 cover by chris giarrusso chris giarrusso (w & P) • THE SCOOP: Exploding from the panels of the Bullpen Bits comic strip, here come the Mini-Marvels in their very own full- length comedy-packed comic book adventure! • THE STORY: When J. Jonah Jameson sends Spidey on an important paperboy mission, the wee wall-crawler better deliver... or else! Guest stars abound in this all-new 28-page funnybook feature story, including Marvel.com's own animated movie-star, Hawkeye! Plus, a collection of the original Bullpen Bits comic strips that started it all! That's 48 pages of Mini-Marvel Mayhem by "Crazy" Chris Giarrusso! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-?-00111 3.50 SPIDER-GIRL #41 cover by pat olliffe & al williamson tom defalco (w)/pat olliffe (p)/al williamson (i) 'Nuff Said! While Spider-Girl tries to cope with last issue's startling death of a long-time cast member, the new Spider-Man goes one-on-one with Canis! Plus: Peter Parker finally confronts Normie Osborn! 7-59606-03503-8-04111 2.25 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #16 cover by mark bagley brian michael bendis (w)/mark bagley (p)/art thibert (i) • THE SCOOP: Ock is ascendant! And Kraven is coming! • THE STORY: While a tense Peter Parker bites his nails about the revived and deadly Dr. Octopus, a new threat enters the picture! From the bleak outback of Australia comes the most dangerous man alive: Kraven the Hunter! His vow: to bag the most elusive prey in America, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! • THE BUZZ: "Like we've already said: Fans, industry pros, and retailers just can't seem to get enough of Marvel's Ultimate line. Especially when you've got the master of dialogue, Brian Michael Bendis, writing the witty banter of one of the biggest smart asses in comics, Spider-Man" -Wizard • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05031-4-01611 2.25 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #38 cover by kaare andrews j. michael straczynski (w)/john romita jr. (p)/scott hanna (i) • THE SCOOP: 'Nuff Said! Okay, so we all know that J. Michael Straczynski can tell an awesome story... but can he do it without words?! Time for John Romita, Jr. to cut loose! • THE STORY: In December, no one can hear you go Thwip! • THE BUZZ: "While Paul Jenkins is doing excellent work with the character of Peter Parker over in his book, and Brian Michael Bendis is doing great old-school stuff in the two Ultimate books, Straczynski is telling one of the best Spider-Man action stories I've ever read." -ComicBookGalaxy.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04716-1-03811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #38 cover by humberto ramos paul jenkins (w)/Mark buckingham (p)/wayne faucher (i) 'Nuff Said! Spidey faces his fiercest — and quietest — foes: murderous Mimes! "Continuing to raise his game to compete with J. Michael Straczynski, Paul Jenkins offers an intense, character-led story." 7-59606-04717-8-03811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #9: GENTLEMEN'S AGREEMENT cover by lee weeks bruce jones/lee weeks/joe rubenstein • THE SCOOP: Legendary horror writer Bruce Jones (Creepy, Eerie), penciler Lee Weeks (SPIDER-MAN: THE MYSTERIO MANIFESTO) and inker Joe Rubenstein deliver the chilling finale of a three-part tale of twists and turns! • THE SET-UP: TANGLED WEB invites some of today's most unique writers and artists to take a hard look at the shadow that Spider-Man casts over the "friendly neighborhood" and the people who live in it. • THE STORY: The cabbie named Charlie Clemmens reveals his secret to his partners in crime -- and they'll wish he hadn't! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05106-9-00911 (MarvelPG) 2.99 ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #11: SPIDER-MAN & THE X-MEN cover by chynna clugston-major brian michael bendis (w)/chynna clugston-major (p) • THE SCOOP: It's the Ultimate team-up as Ultimate Spider-Man meets the Ultimate X-Men! • THE STORY: Peter Parker and the gang skip school to hit the mall -- and so does Wolverine, Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Iceman, Colossus and Storm! So what will happen when Logan -- who knows Spidey's scent -- catches a whiff of Peter? Is the wall- crawler's secret busted? • THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis -- with art by Harvey and Eisner Award nominee Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue Monday)! • THE BUZZ: "Halfway through the first year and UMTU shows no signs of losing its luster. You can imagine Bendis smiling as he writes this book." -Aint-It-Cool-News.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05088-8-01111 2.25 MARVEL KNIGHTS MARVEL KNIGHTS: MILLENNIAL VISIONS cover by TONY HARRIS • THE SCOOP: Some of today's top talents take twisted looks at the hard-hitting heroes and villains of Marvel Knights! • THE STORY: Following the success of last year's MILLENNIAL VISIONS: X-MEN one-shot comes these new provocative pinups of the Marvel Knights! Featuring an all-star cast of hot talent, including Tim Bradstreet (PUNISHER), Alex Maleev (DAREDEVIL), Adam Pollina, Darick Robertson (FURY), J.H. Williams III and more! Last year's book brought us the exciting new series EXILES, so what could 2001 bring us? • THE FORMAT: 48-pages, with no ads. 7-59606-?-05011 (MarvelPG) 3.99 ELEKTRA #6 cover by greg horn brian michael bendis (w)/chuck austen (p) • THE SCOOP: It's a 'Nuff Said tie-in to DAREDEVIL #28! • THE STORY: Elektra doesn't talk much normally -- but this month, she's even more quiet and deadly than ever! While delivering a message to Matt Murdock, Elektra encounters a very dangerous young woman. How will this new assassin affect the lives of Elektra and the Man Without Fear? For a different take on this story, check out DAREDEVIL #28! • THE BUZZ: "Brian Michael Bendis is doing a terrific job of making Elektra a shadowy and enigmatic figure... this is shaping up to be a fun story of espionage in the Marvel Universe." -TheFourthRail.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock. 7-59606-05132-8-00611 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS: DOUBLE-SHOT #3 painted cover by glenn fabry greg rucka & peter gross (w)/greg horn & peter gross (p)/ryan kelly (i) • THE SCOOP: Elektra and Cloak & Dagger strike as the Marvel Knights present two bold new visions by two killer creative teams! • THE STORY: In "Trust," new ELEKTRA writer Greg Rucka (who begins his run on the book next month) teams up with hot ELEKTRA cover artist Greg Horn for a tale of murder and intrigue in Hollywood -- told with full CGI art! Plus: Cloak & Dagger return for a different kind of inner-city mystery tale, courtesy of the Eisner-nominated team of Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer, The Books of Magic)! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this five-part, monthly mini-series will be 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05159-5-00311 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 PUNISHER #7 painted cover by TIM BRADSTREET steve dillon (W & p)/jimmy palmiotti (i) • THE SCOOP: A 'Nuff Said silent but deadly saga! • THE STORY: Ever wonder what Frank Castle does between the stories told in his series? Acclaimed artist Steve Dillon writes and pencils this quiet look at a few dark days in the life of the Punisher! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05113-7-00711 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 DAREDEVIL #28 cover by alex maleev brian michael bendis (w)/alex maleev (p) • THE SCOOP: It's a 'Nuff Said tie-in to ELEKTRA #6! • THE STORY: It's The Man Without Fear — or words! There's a bounty on Daredevil's head, and everyone's out to kill him -- but only one person might be able to do the job. Plus: DD receives a message from his old flame, the sexy assassin known as Elektra! "Underboss," the new epic by the red-hot creative team of Eisner and Wizard Fan Award-Winner Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev (Superman Vs. Predator), continues with a silent twist! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-04706-2-02811 (MarvelPG) 2.99 MARVEL HEROES AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST #4 cover by jorge santamaria & scott hanna steve englehart(w)/jorge santamaria(p)/scott hanna(i) As the Avengers deal with the reality of Quoi, the Celestial Messiah, Thanos' vision of a new universal order becomes clear, as he recruits allies from the unlikeliest of places -- and prepares for an attack by his brother Starfox and a militia of Titanian Eternals! 7-59606-05131-1-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #50 cover by barry windsor-smith carlos pacheco, rafael Marin, jeph loeb, & fabian nicieza (w)/tom grummett, carlos pacheco, steve rude, udon (P)/mike royer (i) • THE SCOOP: A team of titanic talents celebrate the FF's 50th issue with a 64-page extravaganza! 4 new stories for the Fantastic Four! • THE STORY: In our first fabulous tale -- which is also a 'Nuff Said story -- the team of writers Carlos Pacheco and Rafael Marin and penciler Tom Grummett explore the anniversary of the day the FF first received their cosmic ray-spawned powers, as memories turn to those early days, when our four intrepid adventurers had to come to grips with how their lives had forever changed. Then, Fabian Nicieza and Steve Rude raffle off the Torch and the Thing at a charity bachelor auction! Up next, Udon (X-MEN: EVOLUTION) explores the question of what gift you get for the couple who has everything! And if that's not enough, Pacheco and Jeph Loeb join forces on a tale that illustrates exactly how the Fantastic Four comic makes its way from their minds to your hands every month! The cherry on top? The new cover by Barry Windsor-Smith! • THE FORMAT: It's a whopping 64-pages (with ads) blockbuster! 7-59606-04456-6-05011 (MarvelPG) 3.99 THOR #44 painted cover by ariel olivetti dan jurgens (w)/stuart immonen (p)/scott koblish (i) 'Nuff Said! Odin has died a warrior's death, and now it's time to give him a Viking Funeral to carry his spirit to Valhalla and beyond! As the pyre blazes, thoughts turn towards the past, and how the All-Father's life touched that of the Thunder God and his fellow Asgardians. But here's the real question: how will Odin's death turn Thor's life upsidedown? 7-59606-03506-9-04411 (MarvelPG) 2.25 BLACK PANTHER #39 cover by steve uy christopher priest (w)/sal velluto (p)/bob almond (i) It's Black Panther vs. Iron Fist in 'Nuff Said combat! The karate king of K'un L'un is back, but he's not quite the Iron Fist you remember! Black Panther battles a murderously unhinged Danny Rand while time runs out for Everett K. Ross and, quite possibly, the world! It's super silent fisticuffs between two of the greatest fighters of the Marvel Universe! "If you're looking for an intelligent book that's constantly surprising, respects its readership's IQ, and never fails to deliver, this is the comic for you." -ComicBookGalaxy.com 7-59606-03876-3-03911 (MarvelPG) 2.50 DEFENDERS #12 cover by erik larsen kurt busiek & erik larsen (w)/erik larsen & ivan reis (p)/ • THE SCOOP: It's a double-sized 'Nuff Said issue that ushers in a new direction for Earth's Most Reluctant Heroes! • THE STORY: The lead story, written, penciled and inked by Erik Larsen brings his run to a finish, as the Defenders are brought by the curse to a realm in which there is no sound. They can't get along when they can communicate -- so how will they cope in a world where they can't? In the second story, written by Kurt Busiek and Jo Duffy, and drawn by Ivan Reis, the Defenders have had enough of the curse, and travel into the bowels of the Earth to petition Gaea to release them -- and her response sends the team and the series in a radically new direction! OVERLORDS: DEFENDERS AGAINST THE EARTH starts in February... but the action starts right here! • THE FORMAT: 48-pages, with ads. 7-59606-05063-5-01111 (MarvelPG) 3.50 DOOM: THE EMPEROR RETURNS #2 cover by leonardo manco chuck dixon (w)/leonardo manco (p & i) Continuing the new adventure starring comics' #1 villain! At the center of Counter-Earth, Dr. Doom has discovered the power that will make his will absolute law for the denizens of that devastated planet. So why does such absolute power leave the Lord of Latveria feeling so... unfulfilled? And what will the metallic monarch do about it?! 7-59606-05186-1-00211 (MarvelPG) 2.50 IRON MAN #49 cover by MICHAEL RYAN & SEAN PARSONS frank tieri (w)/chris batista (p) Silent Month delivers Iron Man vs. the Titanium Man... in space! At the edge of the atmosphere, a spectre from the past awaits a grim showdown with the armored Avenger -- the dreaded Titanium Man! Whose face is behind his alloyed helmet, what is his mission, and who is responsible for his sudden reappearance? Featuring guest-art by Chris Batista (SPACEKNIGHTS)! 7-59606-04457-5-04911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 MARVEL POSTER BOOK: WINTER 2001 • THE SCOOP: Here's 32 more posters of your favorite heroes and villains! • THE GOODS: The X-Men! Spider-Man! Elektra! Punisher! All of your favorite characters are here as pull-out posters! We looked over all of our cool covers from the last six months and picked out the very best! It's time to decorate your room, and we've got the extra-sized images -- free of logos and UPC boxes -- to cover your walls! • THE FORMAT: Full-color, 64-pages. Printed on glossy stock paper in a magazine-sized format. 7-59606-?-00111 (MarvelPG) 3.50 CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 cover by gene ha dan jurgens, evan dorkin, brian marshall, jen vanmeter, kathryn kuder & stuart immonen (w)/dan jurgens, frank quitely, stuart immonen & klaus janson (p) • THE SCOOP: A cavalcade of creators unite for a 96-page, last-issue blow-out to send Cap to the Marvel Knights! • THE STORY: There's no better way to usher the star-spangled Super Soldier to his new beginning than to celebrate his spy- smashing, shield-slinging adventures! Featuring a 22-page 'Nuff Said silent story by Dan Jurgens, a retrospective by Jurgens, and a variety of pinups and short stories by an all-star list of creators including Frank Quitely, Stuart Immonen, Evan Dorkin and many more! • THE FORMAT: 96-pages, with ads. 7-59606-04455-9-05011 (MarvelPG) 5.95 CAPTAIN MARVEL #26 cover by udon PETER DAVID (w)/leonard kirk (p)/robin riggs (i) As 'Nuff Said hits, will Rick Jones commit suicide -- and bring Captain Marvel with him? A silent snow falls over a wintery holiday season and, unable to cope with his life as a prematurely aged one-armed man, Rick Jones prepares to make the ultimate decision -- while Genis is stranded in the Microverse, powerless to intervene! "Peter David shows the rest of the world how to write mainstream comics. Pure brilliance." -Comics International 7-59606-04815-1-02611 (MarvelPG) 2.50 INCREDIBLE HULK #35 cover by kaare andrews bruce jones (w)/john romita, jr. (p)/tom palmer (i) • THE SCOOP: The new era continues as legendary horror comics writer Bruce Jones, penciler John Romita, Jr., inker Tom Palmer, and new cover artist Kaare Andrews bring you a new vision of the most powerful creature ever to walk the Earth! • THE SKINNY: Dr. Bruce Banner has shouldered the weight on his monstrous alter ego, finding solace in a simple belief -- that whatever destruction the Hulk is capable of -- there's a line the monster will never cross. That's all about to change. When the Hulk is implicated in an unspeakable act, Banner must embark on a harrowing voyage that will force him to confront the deepest truths about himself -- and the beast inside him! • THE STORY: There are forces far larger than the police on the trail of the fugitive Bruce Banner, and they've just tracked him down to a little roadside diner in the middle of nowhere, intent on bringing him in -- warm or cold. Dare he conjure up the Monster inside him? Or will help come from an even more unlikely place? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04745-1-03511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 MARVEL UNIVERSE: MILLENNIAL VISIONS cover by j.h. Williams iii • THE SCOOP: Some of the top talents take twisted looks at your favorite heroes and villains! • THE GOODS: Following the success of last year's MILLENNIAL VISIONS: X-MEN one-shot follows this brand-new look at the entire Marvel Universe! Featuring artwork from many of the industry's heavy-hitters, including Ian Churchill (UNCANNY X-MEN), ChrisCross (CAPTAIN MARVEL), Georges Jeanty (DEADPOOL), Tony Harris (Obergeist), Karl Kerschl (ICEMAN), Kilian Plunkett (Unknown Soldier), Jim Starlin and more! Last year's book provided the launching point for the new hit series EXILES -- what could this year's book bring us? • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with no ads. 7-59606-?-05011 (MarvelPG) 3.99 NIGHTSIDE #3 cover by TOM DERENICK ROBERT WEINBERG (w)/TOM DERENICK (p) New York City's Nightside totters on the brink of all-out war as secret alliances and deadly betrayals are finally revealed! The only one with the power to end this ruthless game of cross and double-cross is supernatural detective, Sydney Taine. But she's caught in a killer-take-all battle with a near-invulnerable monster with ten times her strength! 7-59606-05140-3-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 THUNDERBOLTS #59 cover by patrick zircher & al vey fabian nicieza (w)/mark bagley (p)/al vey (i) 'Nuff Said! Burton Canyon is silent in the aftermath of last month's cataclysm between the Thunderbolts and Graviton -- and the only two figures to emerge from the conflagration are Songbird and the mysterious Scream! What is the secret of this strange sonic being, and what effect will he have on the life of Melissa Gold? Featuring guest-art by T-Bolts co-creator -- and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN penciler -- Mark Bagley! 7-59606-03566-3-05911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 AVENGERS #49 cover by kieron dwyer KURT BUSIEK (w)/kieron dwyer (p & i) • THE SCOOP: The loudest 'Nuff Said issue you'll read all month! • THE STORY: The unthinkable happens as Kang arrives in Washington DC to wreak retribution for the Avengers' attack on Damocles Base! And when the dust settles, Earth's war against the Conqueror will have entered its final phase! For readers who think nothing important can happen in a silent issue, here's where we show you how wrong you are -- in a story so shattering, it will make you say, "What the heck are they going to do in #50?" • THE BUZZ: "If you like super heroics, this is for you. It doesn't get much better." -Comics International • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04458-0-04911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 BLOODSTONE #3 cover by michael lopez dan abnett & andy lanning (w)/michael lopez (p)/scott hanna (i) Young Elsa continues to learn just what it means to be a monster-hunting member of the Bloodstone family! But will the legacy she inherited from her father prove to be too dangerous to tackle? This issue has everything an aspiring monster-hunter could ever ask for, including an army of zombies and the return of the Living Mummy! Fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider won't want to miss this action-packed, tongue-in-cheek frightfest of a series! 7-59606-05130-4-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 PARADISE X: THE HERALDS #3 painted cover by alex ross alex ross & jim krueger (w)/steve pugh (p) This three-issue prelude to PARADISE X concludes as X-51's ragtag band of alternate reality heroes face their ultimate adversary -- the threat of the Celestial Embryos! Will even the combined forces of Wolverine, Machine Man, Iron Man 2020, Bloodstorm, Hyperion, Deathlok, Killraven, and Spider-Girl be enough to save the multiverse? Printed on glossy stock, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05169-4-00311 (MarvelPG) 3.50 MARVEL TRADES THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN: COMING HOME cover by j. scott campbell • THE SCOOP: Reprinting the 1st sold-out story arc written by the acclaimed creator of Babylon 5, J. Michael Straczynski! • THE STORY: Spider-Man confronts a mysterious stranger and an unbeatable foe... and becomes a highschool teacher! With the visual assault of penciler John Romita Jr. and inker Scott Hanna, this collection opens a whole new chapter in the life of the world-famous web-slinger! Reprinting the critically-acclaimed and sold-out AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30 - #35! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10806-0-00111 (MarvelPG) 15.95 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THOR (journey into mystery #111-120 & thor annual #1) • THE SCOOP: The mighty Thor stars in the latest all-new Masterworks collection, compiling JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #111 - # 120 and ANNUAL #1 in one beautiful hardcover collection! • THE STORY: See the Thunder God face the awesome army of evil including the Hulk, the Cobra and Mr. Hyde, the Gray Gargoyle, the Absorbing Man and Loki! • THE FORMAT: 224-page hardcover collection. 7-59606-10814-5-00111 (MarvelPG) 49.95 CROSSOVER CLASSICS III cover by salvador larocca • THE SCOOP: The heroes of Marvel, Wildstorm, and DC unite! • THE STORY: Spider-Man! Batman! Daredevil! Superman! Gen13! The Hulk! Featuring the talents of Peter David, Salvador Larocca, Stuart Immonen, Scott McDaniel, and more! • THE FORMAT: 336-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10818-3-00111 (MarvelPG) 24.95 CONTEST OF CHAMPIONS II new cover by michael ryan • THE SCOOP: The Marvel Universe's greatest heroes battle each other in a winner-take- all tournament! • THE STORY: Thor vs. Storm! Daredevil vs. Deadpool! Scarlet Witch vs. Cable! You name it, we got it! Featuring the writing of legendary scribe Chris Claremont and the art of Oscar Jiminez and Michael Ryan (CABLE)! Plus: A new cover by Ryan! • THE FORMAT: 128-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10813-8-00111 (MarvelPG) 14.95 CROSSOVER CLASSICS I cover by george pérez • THE SCOOP: The original collection that collects Marvel's and DC's greatest team-ups is back in print! • THE STORY: Spider-Man fights Superman! Batman battles the Hulk! And who could miss the X-Men vs. the Teen Titans?! Featuring some of the industry's greatest talent, including John Buscema, Ross Andru, Chris Claremont, and Walter Simonson! Plus a cover by George Pérez! • THE FORMAT: 320-page trade paperback. 7-59606-35858-8-00111 (MarvelPG) 24.95 THUNDERBOLTS: JUSTICE... LIKE LIGHTNING! cover by mark bagley • THE SCOOP: It's the much-requested origin of the Thunderbolts! • THE STORY: Now you can experience the origin of Kurt Busiek and Mark Bagley's critically-acclaimed team of villains masquerading as heroes! Reprinting INCREDIBLE HULK #449, TALES OF THE MARVEL UNIVERSE, SPIDER-MAN TEAM-UP #7, THUNDERBOLTS #1 - #4, and THUNDERBOLTS 1997 ANNUAL. • THE FORMAT: 224-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10817-6-00111 (MarvelPG) 19.95 ESSENTIAL DR. STRANGE cover by STEVE DITKO • THE SCOOP: The Doctor is in... the Essential Army! • THE STORY: Arguably some of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's greatest work, this volume reprints the Sorcerer Supreme's adventures from STRANGE TALES #s 110, 111, 114-163, this volume has more magic than a Harry Potter book! • THE FORMAT: This 544-page trade paperback is printed in the bargain-priced black and white format. 7-59606-10816-9-00111 14.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 2: LEARNING CURVE cover by mark bagley • THE SCOOP: The first volume is one of the top selling trade paperbacks in the country! Now Spider-Man swings again in this second collection! • THE STORY: The Kingpin of Crime is responsible for the murder of Uncle Ben -- and now Peter Parker wants revenge... even if he has to go through Electro and the Enforcers to get it! Reprinting Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley's acclaimed work from ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #8 - #13 in a handy volume! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10820-6-00111 14.95 FANTASTIC FIRSTS • THE SCOOP: The origins of Marvel's greatest heroes! • THE STORY: Did somebody say they wanted a book reprinting the origins of all the major hitters in the Marvel Universe? The first appearance of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Sub-Mariner, Ant-Man, Thor, Dr. Strange, Sgt. Fury and the Howling Commandos, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, S.H.I.E.L.D., the Avengers, Captain America, and the X- Men! A must have for comic book afficionados! • THE FORMAT: 428-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 29.95 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN: ONE SMALL BREAK cover by mark buckingham • THE SCOOP: The critically-acclaimed team of Paul Jenkins and Mark Buckingham present some of the most touching Spider-Man stories in years in this beautiful collection! • THE STORY: What decision will Peter Parker make when an old enemy asks his help in making his final curtain call? Also, a new villain looks to even the score with the Spectacular One... but what is his deep, dark secret? Plus: The web-slinger takes a break from crime-fighting to make it out to the old ball game! Reprints PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #s 27, 28, 30-34. • THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 16.95 X-MEN: FALL OF THE MUTANTS cover by alan davis • THE SCOOP: One of the most in-demand story arcs in X-Men history is collected for the first time! • THE STORY: Three teams of X-Men confront evil -- and find their worlds turned upsidedown! You remember the events, you remember the outcome... now read it again for the first time! Reprints UNCANNY X-MEN #225 - #227, NEW MUTANTS #59 - #61, and X-FACTOR #24 - #26. • THE FORMAT: 272-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 24.95 AVENGERS: CELESTIAL MADONNA cover by john buscema • THE SCOOP: Collecting the classic cosmic Avengers adventure! • THE STORY: A shining star heralds the ascendancy of the Cosmic Madonna and the birth of the Cosmic Messiah -- and Kang the Conqueror wants to father him! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes stop the time-traveling fiend before he gains complete power? Published as a supplement to AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST, this volume reprints the epic tale by Steve Englehart, Sal Buscema, Dave Cockrum and others from AVENGERS #129 - #135 and GIANT-SIZED AVENGERS #2 - #4. • THE FORMAT: 224-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 19.95 CAPTAIN BRITAIN cover by alan davis • THE SCOOP: Alan Moore! Alan Davis! All right! • THE STORY: You've heard creators talk about how influential these stories were. Maybe you've even read a few issues years ago when we reprinted them in the comic book format. But now you can read the entire saga in one trade paperback! And the sweet, sweet art by Alan Davis has been recolored, too! See what happens when Joe Quesada jets off to England and talks with Alan Moore? • THE FORMAT: 208-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 19.95 ESSENTIAL CAPTAIN AMERICA VOL. 2 cover by john romita • THE SCOOP: Here comes another bargain-priced volume of some of Captain America's classic adventures! • THE STORY: This fantastic volume is the one Cap fans have been screaming for! Featuring the stunning work of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Jim Steranko, John Romita and more! Watch in awe as the star-spangled Super Soldier battles Hydra, the Red Skull, and throngs of evil doers! Reprints CAPTAIN AMERICA #103 - #126. • THE FORMAT: Each page of this 528-page trade paperback is in bold black-and-white — hence, the cheap price! 7-59606-?-00111 14.95 FANTASTIC FOUR: INTO THE BREACH cover by carlos pacheco • THE SCOOP: Presenting the second collection of great FF stories by Jeph Loeb and Carlos Pacheco! • THE STORY: The Gideon Corporation has plans with their newly acquired Four Freedoms Plaza technology -- to conquer the Negative Zone! Now, Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, and the Thing rush to the defense, leaving the Human Torch stranded in New York City and forced to take initiative on his own... like creating a new Fantastic Four! Pacheco and Loeb continue making the FF truly the World's Greatest Comic! Reprints FANTASTIC FOUR #44 - #45 and ?. • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 15.95 BLACK PANTHER: ENEMY OF THE STATE cover by joe jusko • THE SCOOP: The critically-acclaimed Marvel Knights series gets its second volume in this heavy-hitting political thriller! • THE STORY: T'Challa faces more threats to his kingdom as Christopher Priest is joined by some of the industries' brightest talents, including Joe Jusko, Mike Manley, Jimmy Palmiotti and more! Reprints BLACK PANTHER #6 - #12. • THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 16.95 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN cover by steve ditko • THE SCOOP: The classic hardcover is back to print in plenty of time for the blockbuster movie! • THE STORY: See the outrageous origin of Spider-Man and his first astounding adventures by creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko! A must-have for all fans of comic books and super heroes! Reprints AMAZING FANTASY #15 and AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 - #10. • THE FORMAT: 224-page hardcover collection. 7-59606-?-00111 49.95 DAREDEVIL: PARTS OF A HOLE painted cover by david mack • THE SCOOP: Collecting acclaimed-writer David Mack's surreal story of the Man Without Fear, incredibly rendered by Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, and Rob Haynes! • THE STORY: Meet Daredevil's newest foe and Matt Murdock's latest love... the enigmatic Echo! What is her connection to the Kingpin? Why does she want to kill DD? And why will she stop at nothing to achieve her goal? Reprints DAREDEVIL (Vol. 2) #9 - #15. • THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback. 7-59606-?-00111 16.95 ESSENTIAL HOWARD THE DUCK cover by brian bolland • THE SCOOP: Before you read his new MAX series, check out the wild adventures of the coolest -- and crudest -- duck of them all! • THE STORY: Steve Gerber is at his madcap best, pushing the envelope of satire with the cigar-smoking fowl named Howard! Dig it in black and white, 'cuz you'll never see it in color! Reprints HOWARD THE DUCK #1 - #27, MARVEL TREASURY EDITION #12, and GIANT-SIZE MAN-THING #4 and #5. • THE FORMAT: Each page of this 528-page trade paperback is in bold black-and-white... that's why it won't break your bank! 7-59606-?-00111 14.95 DYNAMIC FORCES FANTASTIC FOUR AND FRIENDS 40TH ANNIVERSARY WEDDING LITHO BY ALEX ROSS The historic wedding of Reed Richards and Sue Storm is presented in this fantastic portrait as painted by Alex Ross. If you don't have a copy of your own from the wedding (or if you weren't invited), then here's your chance to get the ceremony immortalized on this limited edition lithograph by Dynamic Forces! And if the wedding weren't enough, this painting also features the Marvel Universe's who's who of all guests! From Daredevil to Nick Fury to the Thing and so many more! Measuring 18" by 24" this baby will come printed on 80LB. Gallerie Silke Stock! Regular $24.95 MSRP Signed by Alex Ross $49.99 MSRP THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN FULLY PAINTED LITHOGRAPH BY JOE JUSKO Spider-Man, chillin' in his webs! One of comicdom's greatest painters meets one of our all time favorite characters! This new image by Joe Jusko is being presented as one of DF's line of limited edition lithographs! Featuring Spider-Man hanging in his web, waiting for action. With the Spider-Man movie coming out in a few months, this is your chance to get this baby before the hype hits! $24.95 MSRP Signed by painter Joe Jusko $49.99 MSRP Re-marked edition with a Joe Jusko Spider-Man head sketch. $89.99 MSRP Limited to 199 worldwide. THE HULK VERSUS THING CLASSIC BATTLE PAINTED LITHOGRAPH With Marvel celebrating their 40th Anniversary this year, DF wanted to present one of the most important battles of all time! The Thing and The Incredible Hulk battle it out in Manhattan with some of the world's greatest heroes in the background from Giant Man to Iron Man, and all the other classic heroes in the Marvel Universe! Painted by up can coming hot artist John Watson, this premiere lithograph will be a much sought after collector's item in years to come! $24.99 MSRP Signed by painter John Watson. $49.99 MSRP Double re-marked edition with both a Hulk and Thing John Watson head sketch. $100.00 MSRP Limited to 199 worldwide. Signed by Stan "The Man" Lee $199.99 MSRP Limited to 99 units worldwide. DAREDEVIL: YELLOW #1 "BATTLIN' JACK MURDOCH" RE-MARKED EDITION Signed by writer Jeph Loeb and signed and re-marked by Tim Sale. The title says it all! $99.99 MSRP Limited to only 25 worldwide UNCANNY X-MEN #394 WOLVERINE RE-MARKED EDITION Re-Marked by artist Mark Morales. Featuring a Wolverine head sketch on each cover! $69.99 MSRP Limited to only 75 worldwide. WOLVERINE #150 DF EXCLUSIVE COVER HOLIDAY BONUS The Dynamic Forces cover by Steve The Matrix Skroce with Wolverine ready to rumble! As a special holiday bonus we've throwing in an additional item at no cost! $6.99 MSRP CAPTAIN AMERICA: 225TH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE LITHOGRAPH By Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway! Featuring Captain America commemorating the 225th Anniversary of our country's independence! This litho features Cap with some of his allies over the last century including Bucky, The Black Falcon and Nick Fury, as well as some of his deadliest villains from the Red Skull to Baron Zemo and Batrock! With the stars and stripes behind him and around him, Captain America is our defender of liberty! This lithograph measures 18" by 24" and is printed on 80-pound Gallerie Art Silk stock! $24.99 MSRP Signed by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway $49.99 MSRP Double re-marked edition with a Jerry Ordway Captain America and Bucky head sketch $100.00 MSRP FRANK MILLER'S DAREDEVIL/ELEKTRA LITHOGRAPH DELUXE SIGNATURE EDITION Signed by master artist Frank Miller with co-collaborator Klaus Janson! The Classic image by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson is available signed by both creators on this limited edition lithograph! $69.99 MSRP. Limited to only 299 worldwide. CAPTAIN AMERICA #50 SIGNED Signed by writer/artist Dan Jurgens! Silent Month at Marvel includes the final issue by Dan Jurgens! This milestone issue comes signed by the man himself! $19.99 MSRP Limited Signing! FANTASTIC FOUR #50 SIGNED Signed by writer Fabian Nicieza! The Fantastic Four's 50th issue comes signed by writer Jeph Loeb! $19.99 MSRP Limited Signing! SPIDER-MAN #16 AMAZING DELUXE SIGNATURE EDITION Signed by Spider-Man co-creator Stan "The Man" Lee with Joe Quesada! Marvel's signature character is signed by the current editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics, Joe Quesada, with the original editor-in-chief, and Spider-Man's co-creator, Stan Lee! Limited to only 99 copies worldwide. $199.99 MSRP X-TREME X-MEN 2001 SIGNED Signed by writer Chris Claremont! X-Treme X-Men #1 and X-Treme X-Men: Savage Land sold out signed by "New X-Men" co-creator Chris Claremont! Don't miss out on this last of the limited editions from DF! $19.99 MSRP Limited Signing! ELEKTRA #3 VARIANT EDITION SIGNED Signed by artist Greg Horn! The ultra hot "interior" variant with "hot" images of Elektra! How hot, do you say? Well check out the interior of this issue to find out! And DF has it signed by cover artist Greg Horn! $19.99 MSRP Limited Signing! WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #124 Behold our annual upsized, Year-End spectacular issue! More pages, more news, more stuff. In the grand tradition of Wizard year-enders, check out the biggest issue and event of the year jam-packed with comic goodness like, the Best of 2001. Who are the year's best book, hero, villain, artist and writer? We take a look at the best that 2001 had to offer from Marvel, DC, Image, Dark Horse, CrossGen and everyone else, including a few books you wouldn't expect. New X-Men artist Frank Quitely draws a fantastic X-Men cover featuring Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Wolverine for Wizard #124. Writer Grant Morrison and Quitely have energized the X-Universe with their unique take on the Merry Mutants in the New X-Men. See unbelievable ideas they have planned for the future. Red hot Elektra cover artist Greg Horn creates and all-new Black Widow and Nick Fury alternate cover for this issue of Wizard. Take an inside look at MAX, Marvel's new mature-readers line, with Garth Ennis' Fury, Brian Michael Bendis' Alias, and Chuck Austen's War Machine and preview Greg Rucka's Black Widow coming in January. Plus, get the dirt on other MAX books to look out for like Cage , Howard the Duck, Night Nurse and two with ties to movie projects: Blade and Deathlok. Meet the winner to this year's Draw The WIZARD Cover Contest as we profile this talented newcommer and see if he has what it takes to carve out a career in the comics industry. Could he be the next success story? Wizard Magazine is the only place to get all the news you need to know about your favorite comic books, artists and creators along with information on related media like movies and television. Check out the Top 10 Hottest Comics and find out how comics are trading in the current market place with our price guide which includes data on CGC (Comics Guaranty Corp.) graded books and more. EXCLUSIVES: *The Brotherhood #1/2 limited comic offer from Marvel Comics.There's a revolution brewing, and The Brotherhood is out to ignite it. Hoffman, Fagin and the rest of the gang are recruiting mutants for their crusade to "effect change." Here are a series of pin-ups and propaganda posters by series artist Essad Ribic(?) and others. Magazine (Nick Fury/Black Widow cover by Greg Horn) $4.99 Magazine (X-Men cover by Frank Quitely) $4.99 Magazine (Wizard cover contest winner) $4.99 WIZARD POSTERMANIA 2002 48 posters featuring your favorite comic book characters by today's hottest artists! Wizard's annual PosterMania is back with an astounding all-new collection of super-cool posters to cover your walls. This year's PosterMania 2002 will feature your favorite comic characters, like the new X-Men by Frank Quitely, Fathom by Michael Turner, Dawn by Joseph Michael Linsner, Elektra by Greg Horn, Red Monika of Battle Chasers by Joe Madureira, Sojourn by Greg Land, Punisher by Steve Dillon, Patriot from Rising Stars by Gary Frank, Spider-Man by Humberto Ramos along with both of the amazing covers of the Paradise X preview andWizard #115 by Alex Ross! These superstars are joined by other artistic giants like Andy Kubert, Joe Quesada, J. Scott Campbell, George Pérez, Bart Sears, Ian Churchill, Leinil Yu, Jae Lee, David Mack, Carlos Pacheco, Phil Noto, Jimmy Palmiotti, J.G. Jones, Mike Avon Oeming, Trent Kaniuga and many more! Some of these posters have appeared as Wizard: The Comics Magazine covers, some were commissioned as Wizard covers but never saw print, and still others are exclusive preview posters of the hottest new comic book properties that will be coming in 2002! Every year PosterMania is a tremendous sell-out surprise. Don't miss this Wizard Special — your eyes will thank you! Magazine $4.99 TOYFARE #54 ToyFare: The Toy Magazine #54 presents the all-new He-Man action figures from Mattel on the cover of this issue. Go inside the Mattel toy design studios and see where their hottest new action figures for Harry Potter and He-Man are created. Meet the talented creators behind the new He-Man figures as we interview former McFarlane Toys sculptors, the Four Horsemen. Get behind-the-scenes info on how they recreated one of the 80's biggest crazes. G.I. JOE returns as Hasbro presents an all-new line of action figures based on the super soldiers and their long standing foes the Cobras. Find out which figures will be updated and which figures will be returning with updated histories based on the classic G.I JOE comic books. Learn which characters made the cut and which ones didn't and preview them here first! Plus, track which figures are the hottest collectibles in our price guide. Twisted ToyFare Theatre returns with another hilarious episode! — don't miss it. As the Aurra Singh toy from Hasbro is commanding big interest despite a quick appearance in Star Wars: Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, meet the actress, Michonne Bourriague, who played the mysterious bounty hunter in the film. ToyFare's MARKETPLACE gets you inside the latest trends, happenings and more. Get the latest Good Tip/Bad Tip, Regional Reports, a Short Pack Breakdown, the Top 10 Hottest Action Figures and more! ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. It doesn't matter if you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super-collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! Magazine (G.I.JOE Duke vs. Cobra cover) $4.99 Magazine (New He-Man toys cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #81 InQuest Gamer #81 presents our Big Lord Of The Rings Wrap-Up issue! See new photos and get special effects secrets from the New Line film. Preview exclusive game photos from Decipher collectible card game. Meet Gandalf, Aragorn, Frodo, Arwen, Legolas Gimli and more in this issue! Enter the Magic Survivor Shoot-out! With Odyssey just now swinging into high gear, we show fans the most powerful multiplayer decks you can build. But we don't just do it in a straight-forward way—we do it InQuest Gamer fashion! Each staffer builds a killer multiplayer "chaos" deck, and we have at it. In "Survivor" fashion, we play to reach certain objectives, and one player is voted out of the game each round. Last man standing wins! Check out our complete "Lord of the Rings" Gaming Price Guide. Every gaming-related "LotR" item is in this super guide! The old ICE Middle-earth CCG. The new Decipher card game. The Middle Earth Role Playing products. The board games. You name it, we list it. Nowhere else can you get all this information in one place! Play better with our dominating Odyssey Standard deck along with Killer Decks for Buffy, Magi-Nation, Harry Potter, Vampire and Jedi Knights. The InQuest Gamer redesign continues. Every issue now has 100% more Magic Stumpers, 300% more Killer Decks across a wider range of collectible card games and listings for the Top 100 Hottest Magic card prices! Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most complete news and previews on all of the latest Magic: The Gathering and Dragon Ball Z and Mage Knight price guides. InQuest Gamer is THE ONLY MAGAZINE THAT FEATURES THE MOST COMPLETE MAGIC PRICE GUIDES and resources to put you at the top of your game. Magazine (Lord Of The Rings movie cover) $4.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO 2001 SPIDER-MAN AND PUNISHER T-SHIRTS Straight from Wizard World Chicago 2001 comes the official convention T-shirts. The first featuring an amazing portrait of Spider-Man by guest of honor Alex Ross and the second featuring the classic Punisher also by Ross. These are top quality, American made 100% cotton shirts that are available in sizes large and extra large only. Wizard World Spider-Man T/S LG $14.99 Wizard World Spider-Man T/S XL $14.99 Wizard World Punisher T/S LG $14.99 Wizard World Punisher T/S XL $14.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A WIZARD KEVIN SMITH SPECIAL EDITION Hot off the success of the all-new Green Arrow series for DC Comics and the hit movie, Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back, now in theaters, Wizard presents our first-ever KEVIN SMITH Special. Meet Kevin Smith in our exclusive Q&A on everything— movies, comics and more. From how he got started in filmmaking working with stars like Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, to his work with Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti on Daredevil, to the Clerks Comics, Green Arrow and new Image titles! Go behind the scenes of "Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back." Visit the View Askew offices in a special photo feature. Meet Kevin's friends too! People like Jason Mewes, Alanis Morisette, Shannon Doherty, Selma Hayek and others. Behold the Ultimate Kevin Smith-ography with a rundown of each Smith film and information on all the secret references throughout all of his films. Get a complete list with pictures of all of Smith's published works (movies, comics, animated projects). FREE Kevin Smith Bumper Sticker! Magazine (Kevin Smith photo cover) $4.99 Magazine (Kevin Smith comic art cover by Mike Avon Oeming) $4.99 WIZARD #120 LIMITED BLUNTMAN COVER & THE KEVIN SMITH SPECIAL EDITION (2-PACK) Get the exclusive Bluntman cover to Wizard #120 which appears in the film "Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back." bagged with a copy of the Wizard Kevin Smith Special in this special magazine 2-pack that was created for the movie premiere in Los Angeles. FREE Kevin Smith Bumper Sticker! 2-Pack $8.99 O/A TOMB RAIDER OFFICIAL MOVIE POSTER Angelina Jolie stars as Lara Croft on the Official Tomb Raider Movie Poster. This IS the actual high-gloss movie poster that is now hanging in movie theatres across the country. It's a huge 27 by 40 inches, is printed on both sides and takes advantage of translucent technology which allows you to mount it on a light box like they do in theatres. Best of all, these super collector's items are shipped flat, so you avoid the folds seen in so many movie posters. Poster SRP: $19.99 J. SCOTT CAMPBELL'S AMAZING SPIDER-MAN LITHOGRAPH The "amazing" art of J. Scott Campbell is presented in this high Quality DF litho! Measuring 18" by 24", this pure piece of artwork is extremely limited and available through the DF/WA program! Don't miss out on this first J. Scott Cambell Marvelous litho! UNSIGNED MSRP: $19.99 SIGNED MSRP: $39.99 UNIVERSE X ALEX ROSS LIMITED LITHOGRAPH Alex Ross creates an AWESOME IMAGE and now you can showcase this baby on your wall! The incredible cover from Wizard Magazine is commemorated as a Dynamic Forces Exclusive lithograph! Measuring approximately 18" by 24" and printed on 80LB. Gallerie Art Silke Stock, this Marvel Masterpiece will be a "marvelous" addition to any collection! Don't miss out on this series of Dynamic Forces and Wizard Authentic Lithographs! UNSIGNED MSRP: $19.99 SIGNED MSRP: $39.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JUST A PILGRIM #3 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION The origin issue! And considering this is written by Garth, you know it will be extraordinairy (and a hot back issue)! Limited to only 999 DF/WA Blue Foil Editions! FC SRP: $14.99 O/A RED STAR #1/2 DF/WA EXCLUSIVE RED FOIL EDITION The limited #1/2 is available as an even more limited DF/WA Exclusive Red Foil edition. Limited to only 500 copies in the WORLD! FC SRP: $16.99 O/A TOMB RAIDER #11 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION Part 1 of this 2 part story features fantastic artwork by Billy Tan! To commemorate DF is bringing this to you as part of the limited Wizard Authentic program. FC SRP: $12.99 ********************** COMICS SECTION AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #273 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 8 of 35 — Uh oh. Cerebus unbound? But what's with the story with all those guns? And what's Cerebus doing with his Toledo? The answers to these and other questions, as well as the latest installment of "Aardvark Comment." The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 27 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ABSENCE OF INK COMIC PRESS ABSENCE OF INK THEATRE #2 by Various The anthology showcasing the next great wave of writers and artists is back! In this issue: The Castaways (by Rob Vollmar & Pablo G. Callejo) continues with "Into the Jungle"; Raven's End (by Kevin Gunstone & Alessandro Scacchia) depicts a journey through the haunted landscape of northern Japan as the mysterious Lady Shodo prepares to summon the spirit of the Dragon Lord; Bune's World (by Rick Johnson) concludes as the warrior Bune finds himself risking his life to save a man who deserves to die; and debuting in this issue is The Adventures of Gareth Axel: Insane British Comic Writer by Raymond L. Blakey & Ron Davey. MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (2 of 3) $2.99 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE VOLUME 3 #46 Molly and Poo. The names bring a shiver to anybody who knows their story. But what was Molly like as a teenager in high school, before the sex and blood that launched her into notoriety? Find out more in this issue when Francine's brother Benjamin throws all reason out the window and begins dating the weird but sensuous Molly Lane, despite the advice of his friends and family. Madness was never so darned appealing. Don't miss this sexy look at psychosis entitled, "Borderline Lover." b&w, 24pg $2.95 TERRY MOORE'S PARADISE TOO! #5 by Terry Moore Kixie falls asleep in the pocket of Grace's blind date and wakes up in a strange new world… his apartment! While Grace frantically searches for her beloved lost fairy, Kixie explores the mysteries of a man's life. Other cartoons in this issue include Plato in Wonderland and Beeps! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGERS IN PARADISE BOOK ONE HC This quality hardbound volume contains the entire original mini-series that introduced Francine, Katchoo, David, and Freddie! Also includes a five-page short story, sketchbook pages, character designs, creator notes featuring never-before-seen pages of script and unused scenes, and for the first time ever, actual pages from the original version of issue #1 that Moore never published. (STAR07914) HC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $29.95 ******************* AC COMICS FIGHTING YANK #2 by Eric Coile & Bill Black Dr. Hedov Lenin and O.C.T.O.P.O.D. attack the Fighting Yank, America's Ace Commie Crusher of 1954 in this new adventure! This time they unleash "Mortho, Giant Killer Commie Cockroach," upon the unsuspecting seat of world democracy... New York City! Rushing to Yank's aid are Rocketman and Jet Girl, whose hi-tech flit gun may be the big bug's undoing… if they can remember to bring it! Written and illustrated in the scintillating '60s-style by "Hack Coilby" (Eric Coile)! Plus, a Golden Age Fighting Yank yarn by Mort Meskin! b&w, 44pg $5.95 BEST OF THE WEST #25 Two Haunted Horseman stories can be found behind a dazzling Frank Frazetta cover! Rex Fury and Sing Song get spooked, so the Haunted Horseman enters... "The Haunted Castle!" by Dick Ayers. Also, Haunted Horseman in "The Hooks of Horror!" (by Gardner Fox), The Durango Kid (by Fred Guardineer), Redmask (by Frank Bolle), Masked Rider stars in a tale by Mike Sekowsky, and The Renegade Kid in a classic tale from Doug Wildey. b&w, 44pg $5.95 GOLDEN AGE EXPERTS PAK #1 Become an instant Golden-Age know-it-all with this great pack that mixes equal parts crystal-clear, full-story Golden Age reprints with in-depth history of the era! You get one copy each of Golden Age Greats #14, The Official Golden-Age Hero & Heroine Directory, and Men of Mystery Spotlight Special #1, all bagged together as a set! Pack (x3) $32.95 DANGEROUS DAMES PAK #1 If you like your ladies sultry, sexy and wild, this is the collection for you! You get queens of space and the jungle, in the following collections: Garganta's Thrilling Science #1, Wild Women #1, and Jungle Girls #16, all bagged together as a set! MATURE READERS Pack (x3) $14.95 ACETYLENE COMICS VESPER #7 Gruel's back! And just in time for Christmas! Join detective Sabina Reeves as she does some soul searching for the holiday season... or tries to! The rooftops of the city should be a place for quiet Christmastime reflection... unless you're wanted by the mob! A pivotal issue for Vesper fans as Sabina considers her father's one wish for Christmas... that she hang up her mask! FC, 32pg $2.95 VESPER #2 WIZARDWORLD 2001 VARIANT COVER First time offering in Previews! This is the fully painted cover by Hannibal King, produced especially for WizardWorld 2001, and featuring his original character, La Pistolera! Strictly limited to 500 copies, this solicitation is for the limited remaining copies! FC, 32pg $5.00 B.U.G.G.'S #1 SAN DIEGO VARIANT LIMITED COVER The fabulous debut issue of B.U.G.G.s #1, an action-packed 32-page issue with 29 pages of story and art, and featuring a fully painted cover by B.U.G.G.s artist and co-creator Greg Titus! Strictly limited to 500 copies, this solicitation is for the limited remaining copies! b&w, 32pg $3.00 ACG COMICS ATOMIC MOUSE SPECIAL EDITION #1 A grand collection of America's favorite Power Mouse. More pages, more art from a true classic from ACG and Charlton Entertainment! b&w, 64pg $5.95 ATOMIC MOUSE COMIC & MOUSE PAD A special edition limited mouse pad featuring the Mouse of the Atom! Comic & Mouse Pad $12.95 ATOMIC MOUSE FIRST DAY COVER ENVELOPE This limited edition stamp of America's favorite Power Mouse was created in association with Canada Post. This first day of issue cover features a colorful envelope depicting the great little mouse in all his glory! Envelope $8.95 STAR WESTERN #7 A great collection of Masked Riders of the Plain stories, including Gunmaster, Masked Raider, Hooded Horseman, and more. Plus, for the first time, a full index on the other Lone Rangers of film and radio. The ranger rides again! b&w, 64pg $5.95 FIRE AND STEEL TP An amazing collection of heroes of sword and sorcery with art by Wood, Glanzman Aparo, Ditko, and more. Robin Hood, Hercules, Thane of Baggarth, as well as a host of samurais and knights. A must for the "armchair barbarian." SC, 160pg, b&w $10.95 SAM GLANZMAN UNDER FIRE TP A special one-time offering of Sam Glanzman's best. A bound, publisher's edition of the four issues of Lonely War of Willie Schultz, and two Devil's Brigade and the Iron Corporal. Limited to 500. Also available as a signed edition, limited to 100. REG.––SC, 214pg, b&w $24.95 SIGNED––SC, 214pg, b&w (CAUT: 2) $24.95 ACTION INK OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIDER #1 SNEAK PREVIEW by Don McGregor & Gene Colan An action-packed original Don McGregor script brings to life spectacular Gene Colan unlettered pencils previewing the forthcoming graphic novel that propels the Spider into the 21st century! Scavengers of the Slaughtered pits the Spider against Slaughterhouse Skeleton! Plus, an exciting 23-page Chuck Dixon/Greg Luzniak story based on a hero from the pages of The Spider magazine. Covers by Gene Colan. b&w, 7x10, 64pg $5.00 ****************** ACTIVE SYNAPSE SANDWALK ADVENTURES #1 by Jay Hosler Charles Darwin has company and she's living in his eyebrow. A follicle mite named Mara has emerged from deep in her follicle in search of the answer to life's ultimate question. But will she be happy with what she learns and how it will impact her world? Join Mara and her brother Willy as they drive Mr. Darwin to distraction during his sandwalk stroll. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ADHESIVE COMICS TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN MAGAZINE #13 Comics are for kids. Read a magazine! A favorite among media and readers alike, this proletariat-minded publication is ready to tackle corporate greed and mainstream mindlessness once again! Featuring works by Shannon Wheeler (TMCM), Rick Geary, Jay Stevens (Jet Cat), Sergio Aragones (Groo), and Ratna Pappert! Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN: "STRONG COFFEE" T-SHIRT This new shirt is a classic tribute to Too Much Coffee Man. The pillar reads "Strong Coffee is Good Coffee," a truism that rings true with almost every comic book reader. Black design on a heather gray shirt, 100% cotton, of course. L-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN WOMEN'S UNDIES Most women wear underwear. It's a fact you cannot afford to deny. Why not adorn your adornment with lovely Too Much Coffee Man undies? They features a winking TMCM printed in whit on a hip black cotton panty. Comes packaged in an attractive box for gift-giving. Available for a limited time only. M-LG $10.95 AIT/PLANET LAR AVAILABLE LIGHT HC by Warren Ellis Available Light is a collection of new short writings and digital photography by Warren Ellis, creator of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and Ministry of Space. The 30 photographs are taken with an eyemodule, a camera plugged into a handheld computer. Low-fi, high-tech –– smaller than a lighter, but limited by fixed zoom and no flash. It works only with available light. Its eerier, grainily vérité images are coupled with 30 new prose pieces inspired by the pictures, ranging from strange science fiction to observational writing. HC, 66pg, b&w $24.95 MINISTRY OF SPACE EMBROIDERED PATCH This embroidered emblem of the Ministry of Space authentically replicates the ensign of Her Majesty's Royal Space Force as led by Sir John Dashwood in Warren Ellis and Chris Weston's Ministry of Space from Image Comics. Four inches in diameter, die-cut, and heat sealed, this patch will make a fine addition to your space mission patch collection, or the perfect start to one! Patch $6.95 ALTERNATIVE COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH GRICKLE GN by Graham Annable Grickle collects two-dozen beautiful stories in which devilish comedy and eye-watering art enclose a rich, chocolaty center of sad poetry and bruised but intact innocence. Graham Annable is an award-winning animator, and it shows in the deft, fluid way he puts his stylish figures through their paces. Driving it all is Annable's deadpan wit and wholly personal outlook. Grickle is a hefty treasure trove of visually arresting, hilarious, wise, and eminently rereadable cartoon stories. (STAR13433) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 ********************* AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink MAD SCIENCE #3 by Jon Hastings This time around: zombies and plenty of 'em! Dr. Mondo's shambling and rambling army of the undead are loosed on Santa Cruz and, subsequently, our heroes! Their target? Herman, the brain-in-a-jar! Now if Mr. Ook and Mr. Eek the "intelligent" monkeys can get them across town... b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAD SCIENCE #1 by Jon Hastings In case you missed it, here's a second chance to get the first issue of this six-issue mini-series by the fan-favorite and creator of Smith Brown Jones: Alien Accountant, Jon "Bean" Hastings. With teenagers investigating mad scientists, talking monkeys, aliens, and a mysterious brain in a jar, how can you go wrong? b&w, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.95 ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH SKELETON KEY VOLUME 2: THE CELESTIAL CALENDAR TP—NEW PRINTING by Andi Watson This second collection of Skeleton Key stories features the entire "Celestial Calendar" storyline that ran in Skeleton Key issues #7-#18. This book also features a new cover and 8 pages of new material. (STAR09208) SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $19.95 *********************** Slave Labor THE COMICAL TRAGEDY OF PUNCH AND JUDY GN by Christopher P. Reilly & Darron Laessig For the first time in comics, the centuries-old tale of "Punch and Judy" is told in this 48-page adaptation of the classic children's puppet show, written and researched by Christopher P. Reilly and illustrated by Darron Laessig, with a gorgeous cover painted by Star Wars cover artist, Jon Foster. Follow the trail of mayhem left by Mr. Punch, as he brandishes his "slap- stick" upon every foe who tries to hurt his precious and infamous nose, from the dog Mr. Toby, to Mr. Scaramouche, to the Hangman, and finally the Devil himself. Plus, historical background on the "Punch & Judy" story. b&w, 48pg $6.95 GLOOM COOKIE #10 by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia Sebastian finds himself encountering the strangest sequence of events he has ever engaged. Feeling particularly alone and isolated he goes to the club but finds that things are not quite right. Somehow things in his reality have changed, and not for the best. Join Sebastian in his search for his sanity, as he comes to terms with his own reality. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 LENORE #9 by Roman Dirge Creator Roman Dirge writes: "Lenore returns from her grave big time and is ready to reveal all the wisdom of the afterlife... if only she could remember it. I think maybe she was distracted by something shiny or something. Anyways, Lenore embarks on her usual adventures of undead mischief and happy-happy fun stuff. Read about what Mr. Chippy has been up to, and marvel at the magic of my journey to a urinal in Japan. Mmmm... That sure is some good stuff. Come... join me. Won't you?" b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LENORE #2 & #5—NEW PRINTINGS by Roman Dirge Complete your run of Roman Dirge's cult favorite series, featuring the cute little dead girl and all of her friends! b&w, 24pg $2.95Ea. ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH LENORE LUNCH BOX by Roman Dirge Entrust your lunch or other favorite goodies to America's Favorite Little Dead Girl, Lenore, in this great new lunch box designed by Lenore creator Roman Dirge. On one side, she implores you to "Experience my dark muffins," and on the other, announces "I've been embalmed!" Along the edges are other images, including the Taxidermy character, Lenore in her Little Bunny Foo Foo outfit, and a mysterious little piggy. (STAR13904) Lunch Box MSRP: $19.95 **************** RANKLECHICK AND HIS THREE LEGGED CAT #4 by Rosearik Rikki Simons & Tavisha Wolfgarth-Simons Ranklechick remembers that he left the spirit of Charles Dickens wandering alone on the devastated Earth. It kind of bothers his conscience a little, so he decides to fly back to Earth to return Dickens' soul to the afterlife. Unfortunately, he's being followed by a battle cruiser full of angry ghouls. Everyone meets their maker in the end. It's all very sad. FC, 24pg (4 of 4) $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTER #2—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez This 24" x 36" poster features the painted cover from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #3. FC, 24x36 $9.95 O/A SQUEE #4—NEW PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez The fourth issue of Invader Zim creator Jhonen Vasquez's Squee is back in a new printing. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ************************* STAR OF THE MONTH PIFITOS: AN UNKNOWN POEM OF HOMER GN by Igor Baranko When a blind boxer and an old man visit the estate of Pifitos, little does he realize that they will send him on a journey to become the new Hero of Greece! Facing drunken centaurs, music-loving monsters, and puzzling counsel from Dionysus himself, Pifitos and the lovely Amitis sail to a nameless island to face Hecate and the gates of Hades in this epic tale and rollicking send-up of Greek mythology in all its bawdy glory! (STAR13374) SC, 7x10, 132pg, b&w $9.95 ************************ AMERICAN BOBSLED CLUB COMICS AMERICAN BOBSLED CLUB SPECIAL EDITION PHOTO COVER #1 by Mariano Nicieza & Tom Grindberg Proceeds from the sale of this comic will go directly to the American Bobsled Club, Inc., the organization that supports the men and women who will be representing the U.S. at the 2002 Olympics! This Special Photo Cover Edition — autographed by the creative team of Mariano Nicieza and Tom Grindberg, as well as the members of the 2002 American Bobsled Team — comes polybagged with a commemorative gold, red, and blue American Bobsled Club pin, and a $10.00 gift certificate to Deck the Walls, redeemable at participating stores across the United States. (CAUT: 4) FC, 32pg $35.95 AMERICAN BOBSLED CLUB #1 SPECIAL EDITION PHAZER/NOVA GIRLS VARIANT COVER FLIP-BOOK This variant edition features a flip-cover with a dramatic full-color cover of Phazer by Tom Grindberg on one side, and the Nova Girls by Mariano Nicieza & Tom Grindberg on the reverse. It comes autographed by the creative team of Mariano Nicieza and Tom Grindberg, as well as the members of the 2002 American Bobsled Team. Polybagged with three Phazer trading cards (autographed by Mariano Nicieza) featuring painted art by Ariel Olivetti. FC, 32pg $19.95 AMERICAN BOBSLED CLUB #1 SPECIAL EDITION AGENT THREE ZERO/BLACKRAY VARIANT COVER FLIP-BOOK This variant edition features a flip-cover with a dramatic full-color cover of Agent Three Zero by Mark Bagley, and Blackray by Ron Lim on the reverse. It comes autographed by the creative team of Mariano Nicieza and Tom Grindberg, as well as the members of the 2002 American Bobsled Team. Polybagged with a hand-crafted Agent Three Zero or Blackray Greeting Card from the Visual Utopia Company. FC, 32pg $16.95 AMERICAN BOBSLED CLUB DECK THE WALLS FRAMED MINI-POSTERS Sleek metal framed 5" x 7" matted posters featuring Agent Three Zero with art by painter Tom Tonkin, and Blackray with art by Dan Panosian, from the American Bobsled Club adventure extraordinaire! Individually boxed and featuring black frames. BLACKRAY—Frame, 5x7, FC $34.95 AGENT THREE ZERO—Frame, 5x7, FC $34.95 NOVA GIRLS VIEWERS Rugged plastic viewers with photograph slides of the models from the Nova Girls photo series in eye-popping color! Viewer $5.95 AMP COMICS SHADES OF BLUE #5 by James Harris, Rachel Nacion, & Cal Slayton Silence: Part 3 –– Who needs science when you have super powers? Heidi Paige does, especially after a few unsuccessful run- ins with her arch-enemy Silence. But can physics prevail against her greatest challenge yet? b&w, 24pg $2.50 ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI RESIN STATUE Vampi comes alive in Anarchy Studio's first-ever statue! Sculpted by Kevin Lau's studio with Profile Design and designed and overseen by Kevin himself, this cold-cast resin statue captures the look and feel of Vampi down to the smallest detail. Standing approximately 10 inches tall and meticulously sculpted to 1/8 scale, each statue is hand cast and painted, and comes with a high-tech designed base. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.95 VAMPI #14 by David Conway & Kevin Lau Framed for the murder of an innocent girl, Vampi finds herself isolated in a world teetering on the brink of chaos. Her only chance to exonerate herself and locate Ladder, is to follow a macabre clue left at the murder scene. Following the trail leads Vampi to the deadly world of Neverland, and a formidable new adversary even she had not anticipated! Regular cover by Kevin Lau, Limited Edition cover by Kaare Andrews. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 DLX.—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPI #12 HOLO-FX CHROME EDITION by Stephen Platt The finale to the first year of Vampi wrapped in a shiny holographic chrome cover by Stephen Platt! Limited to only 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPI FAN CLUB An all-new fan club for Vampi fans! Includes the exclusive Vampi Sketchbook filled with never-before-seen artwork by Kevin Lau. In addition, it includes an 11" x 17" poster, a randomly inserted exclusive holo-metal trading card, an all-new limited edition Vampi ashcan, fan club newsletter, and membership card. The Deluxe Fan Club package includes all items above and as a special bonus the Vampi ashcan and Vampi Sketchbook are signed by Kevin Lau! REG. $24.95 DLX. $39.95 ******************* ANTARCTIC PRESS CYBERTRONIAN: TRANSFORMER FIELD GUIDE 2002 EDITION A special Transformers recognition guide for the TransFan on the go! This 256-page, full-color book features pictures of the U.S. Transformers toys from 1984-1987, as well as the first complete Transformers price guide ever! This guide will cover virtually every Transformer released in the U.S., Japan, Europe, and elsewhere, with prices for mint-in-package and loose toys. Also included, for the first time ever is a "tech spec" and instruction booklet price guide! The book will feature two covers — one for the Autobots, one for the Decepticons — fully painted by Ben Dunn! The Cybertronian Field Guide is a must for dealers and fans alike! AUTOBOT COVER—SC, 6x8, 256pg, FC $34.95 DECEPTICON COVER—SC, 6x8, 256pg, FC $34.95 STAR OF THE MONTH CYBERTRONIAN TRG: AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE VOLUME 2 This special Transformers: The Movie volume covers Generation 1 series 3 in its entirety! Features variations, character bios and backgrounds; a Series 3 checklist; a full-color accessory guide; and a comprehensive list of Transformers: The Movie artifacts! Add to that continuing complete comic and TV episode guides, and you'll see why this series is more, much more, than meets the eye! (STAR13776) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $24.95 ************************** GOLD DIGGER #27 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! Gina is trapped in her own lab's restraining field thanks to the djinn, Madrid, switching bodies with her. Meanwhile, Madrid, disguised in Gina's body, leads Brit' and Brianna to the Temple of the Magic Sun. As the three journey, Brit' becomes more and more suspicious, finally figuring out Madrid's deception just before Madrid reaches the magic sun and claims the power of its infinity engine. But Madrid is prepared to fight and battles Britanny with the power of Gina's high-tech weaponry! FC, 24pg $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA COMPILATION VOLUME 2 TP The blockbuster instructional series from Antarctic Press continues to be in high demand — so much so that we're going to a second collection! That's right, 128 more pages of valuable instruction in assorted aspects of the manga medium, brought to you by such stellar talents as Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, and Joe Wight. For anyone who missed out on issues #5-8 of the regular series, this is your chance to catch up on those missed lessons! Perfect-bound. SC, 128pg, b&w $17.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA COMPILATION VOLUME 1 TP—NEW PRINTING Issues #1-4 of our How to Draw Manga series sold out. Then AP compiled those same four issues into a trade paperback — and that sold out! Now they're offering their popular compilation volume in a new printing; 128 pages filled with a comprehensive guide to mastering the manga style, courtesy of Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Adam Warren, and Joe Wight. Topics include: advanced figure study, costumes, mecha, comic storytelling, and composition. Perfect-bound. SC, 128pg, b&w $17.95 MANGA EX #6 by Various Yet another fully packed 96 pages of comics entertainment and variety from Antarctic Press! Regulars return and new folks may stop by to say hello! Enjoy the mix of over-the-top comedy, two-fisted action, and fantastic adventure presented by the likes of Solomon Russell, Jamal Breeden (The Master Plan), Rich Schleifer, Mark Rand (Sky Technologies, Inc.), John Gonzales, Ian Wells, Shon Howell (Amino Acid Rain), Kyle Carrozza, Joe Wight, and more! Bi-monthly. b&w, 96pg $6.95 MANGAZINE #28 by Various All the hijinks of Ninja High School, all the action of the "Families of Altered Wars" saga, all the outlandish exploring of Gold Digger and all the holy heroics of Warrior Nun Areala! All this, plus extra stories and art to round out the biggest package of anime- and manga-inspired adventures in America! Wrap it up in a spectacular cover by Joe Wight (background painter for Star Wars: The Manga) and you've got Mangazine! As always, more than 100 pages of comics and new features every month! Squarebound. SC, 7x10, 140pg, PC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #90 by Ben Dunn & Hiro-san AP Core Title! From the beginnings of good vs. evil, a great contest has been held every five years to determine the fate of mankind. Seven heroes and seven villains are chosen to battle one another, with the winners able to shift the balance between good and evil in their favor until the next great contest. Now the call goes out across the NHS universe and beyond to choose who will defend the Earth. But who will answer the call and whom will they have to fight? FC, 24pg $2.99 PEARL HARBOR 60TH ANNIVERSARY COMIC BOOK TP In memory of the 60th anniversary of the "Date of Infamy," the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941, Antarctic Press presents this updated and revised version of the two-issue mini-series that was released during the summer, now in the combined book format that it deserves. This special edition has more detailed profiles originally intended for inclusion, including color profiles of the aircraft involved, all in one neat package. If you think you know about the Pearl Harbor disaster, think again! This book will destroy the myths and half-truths that have obscured the most important chapter in 20th century history and reveal the misconceptions that still plague Hollywood movies and our view of the world. Available in two cover versions, depicting the conflict from both sides. Perfect-bound. AMERICAN CVR.—SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $12.95 JAPANESE CVR.—SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $12.95 TIGERS OF THE LUFTWAFFE #3 by Ted Nomura & Various AP Core Title! This third issue covers the continuing saga of the true story of world's greatest elite ace, Erich Hartmann. It is now 1942, with war raging over Europe, and a young Erich finally gets a chance for a solo flight with his Stuka when he accidentally shoots at his commander's plane! Also: Luftwaffe: 1946, Tigers of Terra/Luftwaffe: 2040, and a technical special covering German carriers of World War II, both real and imagined. All this, plus another master story by Belgian talent Marcel Magnette and a tech section by Spain's Miranda/Mercado team. b&w, 48pg $5.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA: BOOKS OF PERIL #2 by Craig Babiar AP Core Title! "Part Two: The Book of Sharate"—Having unsuccessfully prevented Seethe and his relic hunters from stealing the Book of Ki'Ari from within the Church's vault, Warrior Nun Areala and the rest of the members of the Church must now devise a way of keeping him from retrieving the Book of Sharate from the cursed Egyptian pyramid of Zatanitu. Once inside the cursed pyramid, Areala and Seethe's relic hunters must defend against various deadly traps and undead Egyptian warriors. If they survive that, they must do battle with the guardian of the Book of Sharate himself. Find out what twists and turns await Areala as she ventures into the depths of the ensorcelled tomb to retrieve the second Book of Peril. b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.99 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #518 "A Quiet Evening At Home" (by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg): Veronica suggests she and Archie spend a quiet evening "just the two of us." But "two" has a strange way of multiplying when you're sharing the evening with phone calls, e-mails, and faxes! "The Pajama Game" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): Running late for school again, Archie accidentally starts a new fashion fad by forgetting to take off his pajama bottoms! "Child's Play" (by Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Hey, don't turn a "cold shoulder" –– you're never too old for snowmen, snow angels, and snowball fights! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS STARRING JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS #54 by Holly GoLightly & Rex Lindsey "Ice Princess of the Lost World": A fun and frosty ski vacation turns intriguing for the Pussycats when a blinding blizzard forces them to take shelter in a nearby cavern. But shelter isn't all they find –– they soon discover a lost civilization –– and to them, Melody is a "sight for sore ice!" Communicating through the only language they share –– music –– the tribe expresses delight at the return of their lost princess, Melody! Can it be so? Is Melody really the ice princess of the world?! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE DIGEST #186 by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, & Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. FC, 32pg $2.19 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE-DIGEST #131 by Various Double your pages, double your Archie and double your fun in this double-digest full of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 BETTY #108 by Stan Goldberg & Various Bright and beautiful, smart and sassy, everyone's favorite girl-next-door is here in all-new adventures! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #170 by Kathleen Webb & Jeff Schultz "The Shape of Things to Come": Veronica's frequent flyer miles mean frequent fashion miles for the gang –– every time she returns from an international trip, she brings a new fad to Riverdale High! "Purse Strings": Betty and Veronica decide to cut their purse strings, literally, when they stop carrying their purses! Their freedom is fleeting when they realize how vital their purses' contents are to their daily existence! "A Tale of Two Papers": In a tale that's stranger than fiction yet close to truth, Veronica gets an "A" on her report while Betty gets a D+! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #52 by Dan Parent "Cruisin' For Trouble": Looking for an escape from the winter doldrums, Betty and Veronica find themselves on a cruise to Alaska, courtesy of Brigitte who has a singing gig on the ship! It's smooth sailing until a crafty crooner tries to romance the girls and steal Brigitte's job. Oh, and did we mention that annoying iceberg?! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #103 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 LAUGH DIGEST #172 by Various The timeless high school hijinx of the entire Riverdale gang are highlighted in this hilarious collection of new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.19 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #27 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the animated series airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem! Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's "Spookie Jar" and turn her high school upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #105 by Mike Gallagher, Dawn Best, & Ken Penders "Freedom Fighters of the Galaxy" Part Two: The tribute to the guardians of the galaxy continues! Sonic's troubles in the alternate future version of Mobius go from bad to worse, as the harbinger of doom arrives… and his name is Silver Snively! That can only mean one thing: his master, the incarnation of doom itself, can't be far behind… none other than Robolactus! Can Sonic and the future Freedom Fighters stop this menace before he has a chance to erase them from the history books? Plus "The Return of Downunda Freedom Fighters" Part Two (by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak): a continuation of the confrontation begun last issue, as the Downunda's Freedom Fighters square off against the Bunyip in a classic-style Sonic tale! FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #122 by Dan Parent "Turnabout is Fair Play": In this riotous sequel to "Please Don't Repeat Yourself" from Veronica #109, it's déjà vu all over again yet again when the mystical pendent that gave her so much trouble returns! Back then, Veronica was doomed to reliving her day over... and over... and over again! Now it's even worse –– the old body switcheroo that makes Veronica live in her mom's body and vice versa! Can Riverdale adjust to a Mrs. Lodge who acts young, fresh and trendy? Better yet, can they adjust to a Veronica with manners and culture? FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARCHIE COMICS FUN-PACK In addition to the Archie comics, each two-pack comes complete with a free, out-of-print Archie Comics trading card! Pack $2.49 O/A BETTY & VERONICA FUN PACK Each two-pack in this set consists of two summer-themed comics starring Betty and Veronica, plus an additional surprise gift! Pack $2.49 O/A SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #50 "The Big Goodbye": Special 50th Issue Anniversary, Sonic All-Star Creator Jam issue! This is it –– the stunning conclusion to the most-talked about Sonic storyline ever, written and drawn by every single Sonic creator who has worked on the comic series! 3-D CGI cover image by Patrick Spaziante. FC, 32pg $1.50 O/A SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #100 by Bollers, Lim, & Amash The senses-shattering 100th issue of Sonic! In "Reunion," Sonic and Princess Sally reunite for the first time since Sonic was divested of his knighthood… but it's not quite what the heroic hedgehog had in mind! Plus, another thrilling Knuckles back-up story by Ken Penders! FC, 32pg $1.99 ***************** ASTONISH COMICS HEROBEAR AND THE KID #5 by Mike Kunkel Issue #5 is entitled "Belief," and believe that this is it…the issue of secrets revealed! The issue that concludes the first heartfelt story arc in the Eisner and Ignatz-nominated series. For after young Tyler and Herobear make their way down the hidden passage in his room to the secret workshop below, the ever-precise butler, Henry, comes upon them… but isn't shocked to find them there. In fact, Henry begins to explain something amazing to Tyler, something that Tyler cannot believe. Or maybe, he won't believe. And it will take a moment of realization and Herobear's pure faith to convince him. Tyler will discover that faith is not something that you see to believe; it's in fact the opposite! Don't miss this chapter's concluding issue that has everyone talking... and believing! b&w, 24pg $3.50 THE LAB #1 by Scott Christian Sava Welcome to Burns and Itchez where we test some of your favorite products to assure your highest customer satisfaction. Meet Livingstone the mole and Estiban the weasel, who are fortunate that Burns and Itchez always has an antidote... and a good medical plan. From creator Scott Christian Sava comes a brand new full-color book for Astonish Comics, The Lab. The story of two unlikely co-workers, who learn about friendship, teamwork, and that the company should always pay overtime. A wacky full 3D animation-style production done "the animation way!" FC, 32pg $3.50 HEROBEAR AND THE KID BEST FRIENDS POSTER The Eisner and Igatz-nominated story of Herobear and the Kid is a nostalgic view of childhood with the added benefit of your best friend being a super-hero. Now you can recapture Herobear and Tyler's friendship with this fun image surrounded by pencil sketches and drawings from creator Mike Kunkel, appropriately entitled "best friends." Poster $6.95 HEROBEAR AND THE KID THE BEGINNING POSTER From issue #2 of the Eisner and Ignatz-nominated series comes a poster of pages 2 and 3, entitled " The Beginning." It shows young Tyler's beginning to his story of inheritance, annoying sister, bullies, true love, and a magic bear. Beautifully recaptured in one image, you can now relive the story of Herobear and the Kid. Poster $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEROBEAR BEANBAG PLUSH TOY Tyler's magical inheritance is reproduced here in a nostalgic stuffed version of Herobear! This little bear is perfect for protecting all of your Herobear and the Kid stuff from wandering fingers that don't have permission to touch! Toy SRP: $15.00 ********************* FLIPPED #1 by Mike Kunkel The newest book coming from Astonish Comics is Flipped by Herobear and the Kid creator Mike Kunkel. It is a 140-page book of flippable animation and comic strips and artwork: a comic-flip book. The first issue has the much-anticipated scene of little Tyler changing his stuffed Herobear into the real Herobear, and then they fly off into the camera. The book will always promote character and fun in comics and their relation to animation. Come join the first issue of the next book to promote Astonish Comics' "animation way." b&w, 140pg $9.95 ASYLUM PRESS THE VAMPIRE VERSES #1 by Frank Forte The debut issue of this action-packed 12-issue mini-series introduces Angelika, an exotic dancer in the NYC club scene of the near future, who is unwittingly turned into a creature of the night. As she tries to make sense of what she has become, she learns of a bloody vampire war being fought in the streets and subway tunnels of the city. Slowly the truth begins to unfold as Angelika realizes that she is part of a dark, scrolled prophecy that is The Vampire Verses! Originally published through CFD, this series features new art and covers. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 12) $2.95 ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT MAC AFRO #1 by Troy Lewter, Luke Lizalle, & Mike Wellman What if disco never died? Shaft meets Star Wars as Mac is freed from Albright Penitentiary. On his way to get revenge on cosmic pimp Caesar Brown, Mac is abducted by the beautiful but deadly Nebula Riders. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 AVATAR PRESS STRANGER KISSES COLLECTION by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Warren Ellis brings his mad visions to life with the same team who brought you Strange Kiss, with Mike Wolfer on art and Dan Parsons on painted grey tones. Stranger Kisses is about people for whom two genders are not enough… no matter how you play mix-and-match with sexuality! It's also about videotape, bad secrets, and what it's like to have an entire city out to kill you. The videotape is of seriously physically modified whores, possibly altered at the genetic level… because those extra orifices look grown, and those weird protuberances don't look artificial. A very 21st century comic, mad and modern and speedy and full of nasty ideas. Most sequels end up as pale imitations of the first. Stranger Kisses makes its ancestor look like a runt! Also available in hardcover, limited to just 500 copies. MATURE READERS HC––7x10, 72pg, b&w (CAUT: 2) $24.95 SC––7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGE KISS SCRIPT BOOK SC by Warren Ellis Warren Ellis fans have been screaming to see the master's original scripts. Well here they are! With all-new commentary on the genesis of the book, the scripting of the series, and how to write horror comic books all by Warren Ellis, this is destined to be a classic compendium! New cover by Mike Wolfer! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 **************** ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #2 by Alan Moore & Marat Mychaels Alan Moore's most eagerly anticipated series continues, as Glory strides between the two worlds in which she lives — our mortal Earth and her mother's godly Thune — attempting to come to grips with her newfound mortal love. But something is very wrong in Thune, and the Gods themselves tremble as Glory's world literally falls apart! Alan Moore's reputation for brilliant characterization and his staggering ability to create new realities as vivid and alive as our own, is fully displayed in this wonderful work! Marat Mychaels continues to produce a level of artwork that will impress even the most fickle of fans, and Nimbus' colors are as good as they get! This truly is a series for all comic book fans! Available with covers by David Finch, Andy Park, Matt Haley, Marat Mychaels, and Matt Martin. FINCH COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 PARK COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 HALEY COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 MARTIN COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 MYCHAELS COVER—FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $3.50 COVEN: TOOTH & NAIL #1 by Robert Lugibihl & Ron Adrian The Coven are back in their most action-packed epic yet! The lycanthropic Darkwolf has come seeking vengeance upon his sister Fantom, and Spellcaster is caught in the middle when she is bitten by Darkwolf and infected with his dreaded curse! In a desperate scramble against time, Spellcaster, Fantom and Scratch must fight tooth-and-nail against Darkwolf and his pack as they make their way across town to the one man who may be able to prevent Spellcaster from being doomed to life as a werewolf! Red-hot artist Ron Adrian (Witchblade, Darkchylde) has slaved over these pages to make them the most stunning of his career and with Nimbus Studios vibrant colors, this book is sure to blow you away! Available in four different cover versions by Ron Adrian, Al Rio, Marat Mychaels, Karl Waller, a wraparound cover by Ron Adrian, and a white leather cover by Waller, limited to 500! ADRIAN COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 RIO COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 WALLER COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 MYCHAELS COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND COVER—FC, 32pg $3.50 LEATHER COVER––FC, 32pg $25.00 RAW MEDIA #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.––b&w, 32pg $3.95 RIO COVER––b&w, 32pg $6.00 NAKED JUSTICE COVER––b&w, 32pg $6.00 RAZOR X VOLUME 1 TP by Mike Wolfer Mike Wolfer's (Stranger Kisses) "Razor" opus from the pages of Threshold is now available in this special expanded square bound edition that features lots of all-new, ultra-spicy pages! It is Razor as you have never seen her before, with Lethal Stryke and Poizon thrown into the mix as they face off against Widow and Pandora! But the stakes are higher than ever as Razor gets infected with the spidervirus and will spread it to whomever she breeds with! It is sultry catfight action as Spider-Razor and Widow get into the arachnafight of the century! Also available with an adult cover! NOTE: The adult cover is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS REG.––SC, 48pg, b&w $6.95 ADULT––SC, 48pg, b&w (CAUT: 3) $8.00 AVENGELYNE: SERAPHICIDE #1 "HARD WOMAN" COVER by Robert Lugibihl & Rick Lyon Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet, the luscious Onyx, who brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne! This special edition cover is limited to just 1,000 copies. FC, 32pg (1 of 2) $5.95 AVENGELYNE: DRAGON REALM #2 RON ADRIAN COVER by Robert Lugibihl & Rick Lyon Avengelyne's most epic adventure wraps up in this unbelievable action issue, featuring a variant cover by Ron Adrian (Coven: Tooth & Nail), limited to just 1,000 copies. FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $5.95 AVENGELYNE CONVENTION SPECIAL SKETCH COVER by Sean Shaw & Matt Martin Here's your chance to get this special edition book previously only available at this summer's major conventions, and featuring an original Avengelyne sketch by red-hot artist, Marat Mychaels! This special edition is limited to just 100 copies. All copies come bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 16pg $29.95 AVENGELYNE/SHI #1 PRISM FOIL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER by Robert Lugibihl & Karl Waller A Previews Exclusive! This Prism Foil cover edition is limited to just 500 copies! All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 16pg $12.95 DEMONSLAYER: RAVE #1 NUDE COVER by Marat Mychaels Yowza, it's the Demonslayer as you have never seen her before: in the buff! This special pin-up book features tons of all-new, ultra-sexy pin-ups as well as every cover and rare advertising piece by the artist and creator of Demonslayer, Marat Mychaels! This is the ultimate Marat Mychaels collection of art and a must-have for fans of sexy female art! This special edition cover is limited to just 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $6.00 PANDORA CROSSOVER COMIC SET by Rick Lyon & Mike Wolfer This set contains four years worth of crossovers featuring the Girl of Myth, Pandora! Perfect for new fans missing her previous adventures. Included are copies of Pandora/Shotgun Mary #1, Pandora/Widow #1, Pandora/Widow: Arachnophobia #1 and Avengelyne/Pandora #1! This special collection is limited to just 200 bagged sets. Set (x4) $11.95 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT FANTASTIC STORIES #1 by Don Marquez Fresh from his sexy Tiger Woman comic, Don whips out this great new title featuring genuine old-style thrills with stories like the '60s Marvel-flavored "Grakoom, the Forgotten God," a tale of jungle explorers, and "The Disintegration Machine," starring Professor Challenger! Add to that an extra portfolio section of masterful drawings titled "In the Stone Age," and be assured of easy entry into the new renaissance of fantastic retro sci-fi! b&w, 24pg $2.95 TIGRESS TALES PIN-UP BOOK by Mike Hoffman Some of Mike's best work is seen in these pages as the sexy, alien cat-girl returns in a special all pin-up issue! This book features tons of unseen Hoffman art plus new Tigress contributions from luminaries like Brice Timm, Bill Wray, Don Marquez, Sandy Plunkett, Dan Morton, Daren Bader, Budd Root, and many more! A feline feast for the eyes! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 CAVEWOMAN: PREHISTORIC PIN-UPS BOOK 2 SPECIAL EDITION by Budd Root Budd Root once again wows everyone with this awesome special edition of his Prehistoric Pin-Ups Book 2. You'll see page after page of pin-ups and commissions that Budd has done in recent years with many of these pieces never seeing print before this. Fans of Cavewoman will need to get this, featuring a combination of black-and-white and color artwork as well as many that were deemed too spicy and erotic for the regular Cavewoman title. The best in Cavewoman artwork appears here! Limited to only 750 copies, each issue comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded. MATURE READERS PC, 32pg SRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN: MERIEM'S GALLERY #1 SPECIAL EDITION by Devon Massey This is easily Devon's best work ever, and you'll be sure to agree when you check out 24 brand-new, never-before-seen, pin- ups of Cavewoman. You'll see page after page of Meriem in a combination of black-and-white and color pin-ups in all sorts of poses, many of them deemed too spicy to see print in a regular edition of a Cavewoman book. Limited to only 750 copies, each issue comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded. MATURE READERS PC, 32pg SRP: $8.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #49 Packed with dark and savage action from the worlds of Warhammer! Hellbrandt Grimm is on the trail of his latest bounty and discovers an isolated town's horrifying secret. Princeps Hekate battles mind, body, and soul against the minions of Chaos, with Imperius Dictatio itself as the prize! Malus Darkblade is finally hailed as hero of Hag Graef, but will he survive long enough to enjoy it? Deadly power politics in the continuation of Darkblade III: Throne of Blood! All this, a terrifying tale of the Ten- Tailed Cat, and much more! b&w, 40pg $2.95 WARHAMMER MONTHLY #50 Inside the stunning metallic Bloodquest cover of this celebratory double-sized issue: Kal Jerico is reunited with his original creative team in glorious full-color! Book III of the acclaimed Bloodquest commences, courtesy of Gordon Rennie (Judge Dredd) and Colin MacNeil (Chopper). Dan Abnett (Legion Worlds) and Clint Langley (Slaine) spin a tale of darkness and deceit in Darkblade! Have Ulli and Marquand had their last laugh? Gordon Rennie and Paul Jeacock (Slaine) reveal all! There's also the return of the one and only Redeemer in "Blood & Circuses," courtesy of Debbie Gallagher and Wayne Reynolds (Slaine)! Double-crosses and double-dealing abound when Mitchel Scanlon and Anthony Williams (Deadpool) serve up a tale of Hellbrandt Grimm! And Imperius Dictatio faces the fight of its life as Dan Abnett and the Sharp Brothers (Ultimate Warrior) pit it against an all too familiar foe. Order this issue and see for yourself why Warhammer Monthly is the world's premier science fiction and fantasy comic book anthology! PC, 68pg (Note Price) $5.95 ETERNAL WAR GN A bolt-blasting collection of the finest Space Marine adventures from the pages of Warhammer Monthly and Inferno! From infested space hulks to fields of death to endless battlegrounds, mankind's finest defenders struggle with the vilest alien foes, laying down their very lives in order that humanity may emerge triumphant. Includes the high-octane action of Ravenwing and more strips from formidable creative talent such as Dan Abnett (Legion Worlds), Gordon Rennie (Judge Dredd), Logan Lubera (Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Oz), Kev Hopgood (Iron Man), and many more! SC, 7x10, 84pg, b&w $10.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLOODQUEST VOLUME 1 TP This classic adventure written by Gordon Rennie and illustrated by Colin MacNeil is back in print with a new edition to coincide with the start of Bloodquest Book III in Warhammer Monthly #50. Bloodquest is the epic saga of Captain Leonatos. Exiled from the Blood Angels, he and his loyal battle brother quest for the lost Blade Encarmine, so that they can redeem themselves and return to their Chapter. SC, 7x10, 84pg, b&w $10.95 O/A BLOODQUEST VOLUME 2 TP Book II of the breathtaking Bloodquest continues the epic saga of Captain Leonatos and his dispossessed battle-brothers in their search for the sacred Blade Encarmine, the lost sword of Belarius! Written by Gordon Rennie (Judge Dredd) and illustrated by Colin MacNeil (Chopper), Bloodquest II is among Warhammer Monthly's most popular strips ever! SC, 7x10, 108pg, b&w $10.95 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH INQUISITOR: ASCENDANT GN by Dan Abnett & Simon Coleby Chaos blights the Imperial world of Nicodemus, and Inquisitor Defay and his young apprentice Gravier are dispatched to investigate its cause. All the evidence suggests that the Chaos taint is limited to the bloodline of the Matheldas family. Aided by Sarthos, an Ecclesiarchy cardinal, the two Inquisitors set about dispensing the Emperor's divine retribution upon the heretic scum. But the infestation of Nicodemus runs deeper than even Defay could have imagined. Storming Warhammer 40,000 action from the pens of Dan (Magik, Legion Lost) Abnett and Simon Coleby. (STAR13863) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $10.95 ******************** BLUE LINE PRO COMICS LITTLE WHITE MOUSE: ENTROPY TP by Paul Sizer & Various Finally, the impossible-to-get, first four-issue series of Little White Mouse is collected into one handsome trade paperback volume with a brand-new, full-color cover! Discover the beginnings of the story of Loo and her exile upon Satellite 713. Written and illustrated by series creator Paul Sizer, this collection includes: additional artwork and pin-ups from by Geof Darrow, Mark Paulik, Robert Lewis, and Kenjji Marshall; the first, hard-to-find Little White Mouse story, "The Picnic"; and a sketchbook section featuring never-before-published character drawings and pin-ups by Sizer. SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $14.95 BOB BURDEN STUDIOS BOB BURDEN'S FLAMING CARROT STATUE The first in a series of Burdenian statues! Beautifully hand painted of the world's first surrealist super-hero, standing bold and ready with a broken bottle in one hand and a pez dispenser in the other. Stands 11" tall on a cityscape diorama base. Limited to 835 numbered regular editions, and 100 signed and numbered champagne editions. (CAUT: 4) REG.––Statue $39.95 CHAMPAGNE ED.––Statue $100.00 THRILLING VISIONS VOLUME 1 TP by Bob Burden At last! An art book for the common yokel! A very odd collection of lost sketches, forgotten projects, unpublished art and ephemeral musings by Flaming Carrot cartoonist Bob Burden. A very surreal, grotesque and poppin' fresh book. Burden discusses everything from dreams and childhood memories to secrets of his creativity. Sophisticated fun, preposterous concepts, and individually numbered pages. Perfect bound. Limited to 1,500 numbered copies. SC $25.00 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #65 by Dixon, Sandoval, & Morrison The Simpsons win an all-expense paid trip to Bosqieverde, a remote Latin American country, only to find themselves in the middle of a military coup. Soon the rebel forces have a new commander leading them into battle… Bart Simpson! The revolution will be syndicated. FC, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SIMPSONS COMICS & STORIES #1 by Matt Groening Matt Groening's first Simpsons comic book (from early 1993) can be yours — only from Previews and the Star System! This issue features the senses-shattering origin of Springfield's own costumed crusader, Bartman, as well plenty of laughs with Homer, Marge, Lisa, and Maggie! Also, Itchy & Scratchy's handy hints for power tool safety! Polybagged with a full-color poster of Bartman and Radioactive Man! (STAR03518) FC $2.95 *********************** BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT THE ABC'S OF B.D. & S.M. #1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $9.95 BONDAGE FANTASIA VOLUME 1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $9.95 FEAR OF FLOGGING #1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $9.95 KOMIC FANTASIES VOLUME 2 #11 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $6.95 TARSIS ANTHOLOGY #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC $9.95 BROADSWORD COMICS DEVIL DREAM GIRL BLACK & WHITE LITHOGRAPH by Jim Balent Beautiful to look at… too hot to handle! Jim Balent's deliciously detailed pencil litho of his Devil Dream Girl measures 17" x 20 ½" and is printed on high quality art paper. Fire up the holidays with this hottie! NOTE: Art has been clothed for this solicitation, final product will depict nudity. Visit www.jimbalent.com to view the uncensored art. MATURE AUDIENCES Lithograph, 17x20 $20.00 GIRLZILLA BLACK & WHITE LITHOGRAPH by Jim Balent You won't cry or frown when "Girlzilla" comes to your town! Another finely detailed exotic pencil litho from the drawing board of Jim Balent! Measures 17" x 20 ½" and is printed on high quality art paper. NOTE: Art has been clothed for this solicitation, final product will depict nudity. Visit www.jimbalent.com to view the uncensored art. MATURE AUDIENCES Lithograph, 17x20 $20.00 FASHION DEVIANT T-SHIRT by Holly Golightly A sexy, snug-fitting black T-shirt introduces a new BroadSword Comics cutie: Merri Death, featured in Tarot #10 in her own comic strip! Printed in white on a black shirt, it also features a Merri Death logo on the sleeve! A great holiday gift for goth girls and the men who love them! SM/MED $20.00 XXL $20.00 BROKEN HALOS GUNFIGHTERS IN HELL: ORIGINAL SIN #2 by David Barbour & Joe Vigil In the second installment of the prequel to the classic Gunfighters in Hell series, the blood of damnation runs deep! In this issue, explore the sinful origins of the notorious "Gunfighter" and the wretched "Keeper." So saddle up, shoot from the hip, and get ready to take a ride through the baddest badlands of them all! Two covers grace this issue: a Regular Wraparound version and a Cardstock Wraparound version, as well as a beautiful Limited variant cover from Tim Vigil. MATURE READERS REG.—FC, 24pg $3.95 CARDSTOCK—FC, 24pg $4.50 LTD.—FC, 24pg $5.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #18 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $5.99 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #19 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $5.99 O/A GLAMOUR BOOK: LEONE FROLLO SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 100pg, FC SRP: $24.99 GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SET #3 New lower price! Originally Published at $45.00! This three-issue set contains classic photography magazines, which specialized in 1950s glamour shots. There's no nudity, but lots of great cheesecake! These cool magazines are 40 years old, stored away safely in a warehouse until now. These are unread, but condition can range from very good to just like new –– most are fine. Printed on slick stock, with color covers and excellent, crisp black-and-white photos inside. #1/Summer 1956: "The Strange Case of the Dead Model," "Secrets of a Lingerie Photographer," and others. Anne Francis. #2/Fall 1956: "The Photographer and His Models." Includes Irish McCalla, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and a young Jane Mansfield. Earl Leaf photos. #3/Summer 1957: "The Great Cross-country Girl Hunt," unusual girls in sexy poses, and girl hitchhikers. Outstanding cover paintings by pulp/paperback artist Raphael DeSoto that are classics themselves. MATURE READERS Set (x3) SRP: $17.99 O/A CULT MAGAZINE & TABLOIDS SET by Alan Betrock New lower price! Originally Published at $27.90! Illustrated Price Guide to Cult Magazines: 1945 to 1969 — The wildest, weirdest, sexiest magazines ever published! This illustrated price guide covers the Golden Age of cult magazines –– the quarter century starting with the end of World War II and ending with the sensational '60s. Includes 500 titles and almost 500 black- and-white photos, each with details on dates published and values. You also get, Sleazy Business: A Pictorial History of Exploitation Tabloids 1959-1974. The perfect companion to Cult Magazines, this book details the period between 1960s and early 1970s when the National Enquirer and some 40 other tabloids battled for circulation each week. Features full-page reproductions of front page features and magazine histories. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 160pg/128pg, b&w SRP: $13.99 CAPTION COMICS HELDEN #5 by Ralf Paul In the fifth part of this fantasy story, the beautiful bard Estrella sings about the dreams she has with the big mercenary Benwick… The mysterious female assassin Iliaka also encounters the group of heroes. She tells of a huge treasure of gold and weapons. When she joins the party, the bunch of adventurers is almost complete. However, it's a difficult path to get to the cavern Iliaka was talking about… Benwick will have to defend himself against a mean griffin and at the end he'll be surprised by a cunning ambush set up by those foreign killers still following Rashid, otherwise they would never even think of attacking Benwick and his powerful friends. FC, 32pg (5 of 6) (Note Price) $2.95 CARTOON BOOKS BONE #46 by Jeff Smith The ruins of the once regal palace of Atheia stands as an ominous reminder of the "Great War." The heroes will have no escape as the Rat Creature army surrounds the city, threatening to repeat history. Even the mighty Gran'ma Ben is no match for an army led by the Lord of the Locust himself! b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BONE VOLUME 7: GHOST CIRCLES HC A long dormant volcano explodes, freeing the ancient evil known only as the Locust, and filling the land with soot and ash. Alone and frightened, the Bone cousins, Thorn and feisty old Gran'ma Ben must fight the elements and the rat creatures as they struggle to reach the glorious city of Atheia. A pivotal and surprising new novel in the adventures of the Bone boys, caught between their desire to get home and a sense of duty for their newfound friends. (STAR13773) HC, 160pg, b&w $24.95 ********************* CHANTING MONKS STUDIOS BERNIE WRIGHTSON'S FRANKENSTEIN T-SHIRT #4 You've read the book and have the prints. Now you can show off Bernie Wrightson's infamous Frankenstein illustrations in public. The fourth in a series, this all-white cotton tee bears another chilling image from Bernie's classic illustrated edition of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Bernie's black-and-white work is printed on top of the line tees, and is printed to last. Comes with a commemorative embossed postcard printed exclusively for the series. L-XL $19.95 XXL $21.95 CHAOS! COMICS THE HAUNTED #1 by Peter David & Nat Jones Is the fatality level at Sunnydale High too much for you? Your local Prom Queen just got pig's blood dumped on her and now might be a good time to transfer? Welcome to Hamilton High, a haven of safety and normalcy, where local brains, jocks, freaks, and geeks mingle with only the usual teen angst. At least, that's what a cheerleader, a jock, a butch enforcer, and the school tramp all thought until they discovered the common terrifying bond and mysterious powers that targeted them as "The Haunted." With powers they don't understand, a mysterious organization out to harness their budding arcane abilities, and their only salvation lying with the creepiest kid in school, these teen lost souls find themselves the only things standing between all manner of occult terror and a student body that could wind up one large dead student body. If you think your high school was bad –– think again! Ships with a variant cover by Nat Jones.! FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.99 THE HAUNTED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Randy Green This special Premium Edition cover illustrated by Randy Green (Dollz, Witchblade) depicts the eclectic mix of teenagers who find themselves marked as The Haunted in Peter David's new series! Limited to 3,000 copies, printed on cardstock. FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $9.99 LADY DEATH/CHASTITY #1 by Brian Augustyn; cover by Carlos Mota, Walden Wong, & Hi-Fi Written by fan favorite Brian Augustyn (Out There)! One has a serious demeanor. The other is happy go-lucky. Lady Death and Chastity... together for the very first time ever! What happens when two unlikely heroines join forces? Will they butt heads or will they get along? New York City will never be the same after these two beauties of Chaos! join forces and cause havoc in the streets. If that's not enough to boggle your senses –– what ghostly, supernatural entity could they possibly be up against? Tune in and find out Chaos! fans because the most exciting inter-Chaos! crossover opens the doors to these questions and more! Expect the unexpected! FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH/CHASTITY #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Scott Lewis Two of Chaos!' most amazing beauties are here… together! What more can you ask for? Scott Lewis paints a breathtaking premium cardstock cover featuring Lady Death and Chastity atop a gothic cathedral, and they're hot. Limited to 3,000 copies. After seeing this cover, you'll believe two girls are better than one! FC, 32pg $9.99 LADY DEATH: LAST RITES #3 by Ostrander, Reis, & Pimentel; cover by Mota & Salles Written by fan favorite John Ostrander –– Lady Death's saga as a mortal continues! Sanctity, seeking to preserve the innocence of Sarah and Tommy by killing them, possesses Lady Death. The Diva of Death now must battle for control of her own body! Will she kill the children she has sworn to protect? And Vile, the child killer, is only one step behind. You've seen Lady Death alive, but never like this! An epic tale for current Lady Death readers and new readers alike! FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.99 LADY DEATH: LAST RITES #3 VARIANT EDITION illustrated by Alex Miranda Perched atop a skyscraper in the city that never sleeps, Lady Death surveys the mortal world below as she gazes at unsuspecting civilians on this amazing variant cover by the new talents of Alex Miranda! Gargoyles look out, there¹s a new dame in town! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $7.50 BAD KITTY: RELOADED #3 by Joshua Dysart, Adriano Batista, Cleber Salles, & Hi-Fi Written by fan favorite Joshua Dysart (Violent Messiahs, Purgatori: The Hunted/Darkest Hour), the third chapter in Bad Kitty's second pulse-poundin' series kicks it up a notch, and things aren't as they seem! Her father is being forced to turn on her by the FBI, an ancient depraved werewolf is tracking her, the child she¹s vowed to protect is only a moon-sliver away from changing into a monster and her cat is dying. As usual, everything she loves is in jeopardy. Catherine Bell (aka Bad Kitty), just another vigilante girl and her guns! Also starring, Chastity and Midknight! FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.99 BAD KITTY: RELOADED #3 VARIANT EDITION illustrated by Wilson Tortosa Imagine Bad Kitty illustrated manga style! Well, you got it as Kitty gets the stylized treatment by Chaos! fan favorite Wilson Tortosa (Jade) for this dynamic premium cardstock cover. With shotgun in one hand, loaded pistol in another, Bad Kitty is all business! So step up or step back! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg (3 of 4) $7.50 JADE: REDEMPTION #2 by Sniegoski, Golden, Tortosa, Balaos, & De Lara Written by fan favorites Tom Sniegoski and Christopher Golden (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Jade) –– Jade is back! In the second anime installment of Redemption, the sequel to the first smash-hit Jade mini-series, Jade is trapped between her ambitions and her attempts to make up for past sins. With her companion, Silence, she has traveled to the United States to destroy the American Triad families who stand against her, only to find herself under attack by a mysterious group, the Progeny. The Progeny have sent an assassin after her, a warrior locked within The Iron Racer, a suit of armor combining science and magic to create the ultimate vampire-hunting weapon. The Iron Racer would be a difficult enough force to combat, but the situation becomes even more dire when Jade discovers that inside The Iron Racer is Kayleigh Foster, an innocent but misguided teenager who is trapped in the armor and is determined to destroy Jade! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 JADE: REDEMPTION #2 VARIANT EDITION cover by Daerick Gross Daerick Gross draws this detailed Jade: Redemption #2 cover, using color pencils to accent Jade's exotic essence, and highlighting her trusted, yet traditional emerald green look. Truly tasteful while keeping the sexy oriental feel of Jade, this cover brings you up close and personal to Jade as you've never seen her before! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $7.50 EVIL ERNIE: YOUTH GONE WILD HC by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Celebrate Evil Ernie's 10th anniversary with the ultimate psychotic Evil Ernie hardcover collectible featuring Evil Ernie: Youth Gone Wild issues #1 through #5! You not only get the full series, but you also get Evil Ernie: Youth Gone Wild Director's Cut (a behind-the-scenes making of the book), the script to issue #1, never-before-seen sketches by Steven Hughes, layouts, photos and correspondence between Brian Pulido and Steven Hughes, and an in-depth interview with Brian Pulido on making horrific entertainment! Comes with full-color dust jacket, and limited to only 2,000 copies worldwide! Over 240 pages! HC, 240pg, b&w $24.95 EVIL ERNIE: YOUTH GONE WILD LIMITED EDITION HC by Brian Pulido & Steven Hughes Get the ultimate Evil Ernie hardcover collectible in a slick special edition that comes with a custom cover by Steven Hughes signed and numbered by Evil Ernie creator, Brian Pulido! This is packed with additional extras like a limited edition bookplate, a custom print by Steven Hughes, and Certificate of Authenticity! This is the perfect item for the die hard Evil Ernie Fiend in your life! Limited to a staggering 500 copies worldwide. Over 240 pages! HC, 240pg, b&w $49.95 THE HAUNTED ASHCAN art by Nat Jones All new and improved, featuring material exclusive to the ashcan! Get a first glimpse of killer new artwork from The Haunted, the latest brainchild from talented writer Peter David! This ashcan is packed with sketches of the lead characters, five strange outcasted teenagers who would love to fit in, but how can they when they sport dangerous supernatural powers? Tease your senses with this great complimentary item to the actual series! Limited to 1,000 copies! Ashcan $6.00 THE UNDEAD ASHCAN by Brian Pulido All new and improved, featuring material exclusive to the ashcan! Homicide (aka Dead King) is back, along with his brother, Billy, in The Undead this January 2002, written by Brian Pulido under Pulido's new Black Label imprint! But you don't have to wait till then to catch the rip-roaring, gut-wrenching horror to come, because your first sneak peek is right here in this 12- page ashcan filled with sketches and script notes! Limited to 1,000 copies. Ashcan $6.00 PURGATORI SAKKARA POSTER by Ricky Carralero Ever felt breathless? Just one look at this poster of Purgatori as her human counterpart Sakkara will do the trick! Painted with finesse by Ricky Carralero, who can resist a vixen in red latex? Measuring 24" x 36", it's perfect for framing! Featuring cover art of Purgatori: Darkest Hour #1. Poster, 24x36 $7.99 JADE POSTER by Wilson Tortosa Capture the exotic essence of one of Chaos!' hottest characters, Jade, with this eye-popping wall poster featuring the exciting art from the cover of Jade: Turn Loose the Dragon #4 variant edition. Illustrated by fan favorite, Wilison Tortosa, Jade is one vampire sorceress that's perfect for framing! Measuring 24" x 36". Poster, 24x36 $7.99 EVIL ERNIE RETURNS #1 SIGNED EDITION by Brian Pulido & Jerry Beck Own a piece of comic history as Evil Ernie comes back to life for more maniacal mayhem in Evil Ernie: Returns #1, and now's your chance to get this bad boy's return to comics signed and numbered by Evil Ernie creator and writer extraordinaire, Brian Pulido! No fiend or horror enthusiast should do without this collectable. Comes bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 1,000 copies. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg $15.00 WOMEN OF CHAOS! 2002 CALENDAR Includes amazing art by Carlos Mota, Ricky Carralero, Romano Molenaar, Adriano Batista, Wilson Tortosa, Ivan Reis and more! Share a room with a new Chaos! female every month with this 2002 calendar! The year ahead never looked this promising as your bombarded each and every month with tantalizing imagery of Lady Death, Chastity, Purgatori, Bad Kitty, and Jade! Yup, Chaos! has your monthly fill, and the ladies are all here, fiends! The perfect way to kick off a chaotic year! (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $15.99 CHAOS! RESTYLED LOGO T-SHIRT Want to be the ultimate Chaos! fiend? Hook yourself up with this maniacal Chaos! logo T-shirt featuring a stunning re-styled Chaos! logo screenprinted on the front, with the Chaos! shield logo on the back all in the company colors –– black, white and red! Toss it on and turn some heads with this 100% cotton black tee! L-XXL $19.99 CHAOS! RESTYLED LOGO LONG-SLEEVE T-SHIRT If you're afraid to show a little skin, this Chaos! logo long-sleeve shirt is your answer! This shirt comes screenprinted with a re-styled Chaos! logo on the front, and a Chaos! shield logo on the back! It's the perfect way to show your allegiance to Chaos! and stay sworn to the black! L-XXL $24.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH/BAD KITTY #1 by Len Kaminski. Cover by Adriano Batista, Curtis Arnold, & Hi-Fi Chaos!' most popular characters of 2001 unite in this fantastic first issue! Lady Death, the herald of death, is now mortal and stranded in New York. Catherine Bell aka "Bad Kitty" is a former detective on the run. The Mastrodecasas are a mob family, returned from the dead as poltergeists. When Kitty stops the Mastros from murdering Lady Death's new-found friend, all Heck breaks loose in Hell's kitchen! FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A LADY DEATH/BAD KITTY #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Scott Lewis Heaven can wait –– 'cause with this painted premium edition featuring Lady Death and Bad Kitty seductively posing together, everyone will feel like they're on cloud nine! This painted cardstock cover is to die for! Limited to 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A VANDALA II #1 by Peter David & Ed Benes Industry veteran Peter David (Supergirl, SpyBoy) brings to you an all-new Vandala one-shot! Vandala, the last living Valkyrie is intent on erecting a new Shining Realm amidst the harsh squalor of the darklands. Her only ally is Ravenheart, a warrior whose touch means certain death. They face opposition on all fronts, but that is nothing compared to the insidious treachery planned by the diabolical Pagan, The Court Jester of Hell. FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A VANDALA II #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Matt Hughes This sexy painted premium cover features a tantalizing image of the Lady Death's striking winged sister, Vandala. How good can a powerful angel look? Check this cover out and see! Limited to 3,000 copies! FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A LADY DEATH'S BLACK BOOK VOLUME 1 by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel, & Roy Young. Own the perfect pocket-sized art book for Lady Death! That's right, this "Black Book" contains a miniature gallery of 64 cover images and sexy pin-up shots of Lady Death collected in this flip-through, compact, square-bound book! Features gorgeous Lady Death art by Ivan Reis, Brom, Mike Deodato Jr., Steven Hughes, David Michael Beck, and Justiniano! The sweet part is Lady Death can go everywhere you go! FC, 4x5, 64pg $9.99 O/A LADY DEATH'S BLACK BOOK VOLUME 1 PREMIUM EDITION by Steven Hughes, & Jason Jensen The dynamic premium covered edition containing a pocket size gallery of Lady Death pictures features a striking image by Chaos! fiend favorite Steven Hughes! Lady Death is soaking it up enjoying a sensual blood bath! Limited to 1,000 copies. FC, 32pg $14.99 O/A LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE POSTER illustrated by Marc Silvestri Lady Death, Medieval Witchblade, Marc Silvestri — what more could you ask for? Get the poster to the crossover event of the year! Both Lady Death and Medieval Witchblade are featured here with art taken from the variant cover of Lady Death/Medieval Witchblade #1. Poster measures 24" x 36" and is suitable for framing! Poster, 24x36, FC $8.00 O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE: THE PENDULUM #9 by McCann, Beck, & Florea "A Glimpse Of Crystal Death"—As the Clownz and Jesus draw ever-closer to the demon Killnor, new allies come to aid them; new allies who were once sworn enemies! What starts out as an errand of assistance, turns into a hotel-smashing Battle Royale that deposits them all into Killnor's hands. It's fast-fallin', name-callin', ass-hauling brawlin', y'all! Comes polybagged with an exclusive ICP CD single that's available nowhere else in the known universe! Cover by Jerry Beck. FC, 32pg $5.99 O/A CHASTITY VANITY PLATE The 6" x 12" plate features the Chastity logo in vibrant purple against a black background. With a baked enamel finish and raised lettering, this vanity plate will send a clear message to your fellow motorists: "If you don't want Chastity creeping up on ya', then get the hell out of the way!" (CAUT: 4) Vanity Plate, 6x12, FC $9.95 O/A CHASTITY POSTER #3 illustrated by Justiniano This striking, full-color, 24" x 36" poster features Justiniano's variant cover to Chastity: Theater of Pain #2. Suitable for framing! Comes rolled and tubed. FC, 24x36 $7.95 ************************ CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP ALIEN LEGION: FORCE NOMAD TP By Chuck Dixon & Larry Stroman A handsome and hefty collection of Alien Legion's fantastic second series featuring scripts by Chuck Dixon and the charged pencils of Larry Stroman. Force Nomad is MIA –– presumed dead –– after a disastrous foray into the barren Hellscape of Quaal. Only Major Saringar holds hope that there are any survivors. Resigning his Legion commission, "Citizen" Saringar sets off across galaxies to learn the true fates of Grimrod, Tamara, Montroc, Meico, and Zeerod. Can he locate remnants of Nomad and reassemble the Galarchy's most legendary fighting force? SC, 312pg, FC $24.95 CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #104 by Various The holidays are a time to gather with family and friends and count the blessings, but Elvira finds her addition skills put to the test when she travels to the Minnesota homestead of her pal Pierce, only to face culinary crises, demented domestic drama, and bizarre ravenous wights that live in the basement of the family home. It's all in a yuletide extravaganza called, "Home for the Horror-Days" by Frank Strom, John Heebink, and Ricardo Villagran. It's truly a holiday tale to assail the senses. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #51 by Various After the shocks and surprises in the House of Fiends, the Deadbeats regroup with their unexpected new fifth member, whose powers will put the town in more danger than ever before; plus one love affair has been brutally ended, two vampires' threats are no more, and one of the town's heroines totters on the brink of death, all in the knuckle-biting "Turn… and Face the Stranger," written and drawn by Richard Howell, with embellishment by Ricardo Villigran, and featuring a shocker of a cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha! b&w, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEADBEATS TP The first six issues of Deadbeats are collected in this volume. Five fearsome newcomers arrive in Fear City, and their first outreach is to murder four teenagers on the beach. They're the Deadbeats, a cruel and crafty vampire gang, and their mission could result in utter destruction of the entire town. Meet Dodger, Colleen, Mickey, and Southie, as they were presented for the very first time! SC, 152pg, b&w $12.95 *************** COMIC CAVALCADE COVEN: TOOTH & NAIL #1/2 by Robert Lugibihl & Ron Adrian The Coven returns with a blast of adrenaline as Spellcaster's peaceful night of surfing and self-reflection is shattered when the werebeast known as Darkwolf bursts upon the scene and rips her world apart! His goal: to find his hated twin sister Fantom, and to make her life a living hell! Superstar Ron Adrian (Witchblade, Darkchylde) provides the best looking pages of his life in this all-new issue that leads directly into issue #1. Available in four different cover versions by Ron Adrian, Karl Waller, Marat Mychaels, and Matt Martin, each limited to just 4,000 copies! ADRIAN COVER—FC, 16pg $3.95 WALLER COVER—FC, 16pg $3.95 MYCHAELS COVER—FC, 16pg $3.95 MARTIN COVER—FC, 16pg $3.95 COVEN COMIC SET Special warehouse find never before offered in Previews! This special ruby red foil edition of the special preview Coven 1+ can now be yours in this special bagged set with the Fantom Special. Both are first printings and limited to just 200 sets. Pack (x2) $19.95 AVENGELYNE/SHI #1: "FACE OFF" EDITION by Robert Lugibihl & Karl Waller Matt Haley provides this stunning cover image of the hottest females in comics, ready to rumble! The Earth Angel Avengelyne is drawn into conflict with a renegade sect of samurai warriors who overwhelm her and use her body to capture the spirit of the demon lord Akuma. This horrible fate for Avengelyne appears to Shi in a dream, and then she must use all of her skills to stop this new evil Angel of Death! Limited to just 1,500 copies. Also available as a stunning Ruby Red foil edition limited to just 400 bagged and boarded copies. REG.––FC, 32pg $5.95 RUBY RED––FC, 32pg $24.95 GLORY #0 "TIMELESS BEAUTY COVER Marat Mychaels provides this sumptuous exclusive cover on Alan Moore's long awaited Glory #0! This full-size, full-color book features the highly coveted 10-page introduction to the story by Alan Moore and Brandon Peterson along with an all-star art gallery chronicling the key events that have shaped Glory's life. This stellar line up of talent is not to be believed, featuring Joseph Michael Linsner, Matt Haley, Ron Adrian, Marat Mychaels, Karl Waller and more! This vital prelude to the new Alan Moore Glory series is also the perfect introduction to the world of Glory for new readers. This edition is limited to just 2000 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MAGDALENA #2: "HOLY TERROR" EDITION Available again, this all-new phenomenal Top Cow exclusive cover on the hot Magdalena series! Killer new artist Brian Ching provides this stellar exclusive cover on the special "Holy Terror" edition of #2. Limited to only 4,000 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 ********************* COM.X OFFERED AGAIN O/A BAZOOKA JULES: BUMPER EDITION by Neil Googe Bazooka Jules: Bumper Edition collects the first and second issues of this outstanding new series. All Jules wanted was an interesting life, but after she is fused with a biomechanical combat simbiote, things become a bit more interesting than she had planned! In times of stress and danger, the simbiote transforms Jules into a "well furnished," pumped-up super-hero, supplying her with all the hardware she needs to neutralize the threat! Prestige Format. (CAUT: 4) FC, 64pg $5.99 ******************** BAZOOKA JULES #3 by Neil Googe Jules begins to learn more about how the simbiote functions, discovering that she has the task of teaching it. On top of that, her new super-powered status dictates that she must register herself at the local governments Super Hero Administration and Training offices! All this and more as the title shifts in to its new 40-page, Prestige Format, giving you an extra ten-page story for a dollar! (CAUT: 3) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #3 (Mar011938) FC, 40pg (3 of 6) $3.99 PUNCTURE #3 by Russell Uttley & Ben Oliver Samantha Keen shares toast with "the old gods" and demands an explanation. Puncture's pursuit of the "canimal" killer begins to unravel a truth that threatens to implicate the shattered world from which he fled. The manic streets of New Jerusalem are about to explode under the pressure of the approaching menace and only Puncture can stand against it! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XI #3 (Mar011939) PC, 32pg (3 of 12) $3.99 COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL VOLUME 10 by Various This special seasonally-themed issue of Comic Library International #10 –– world's greatest Christmas comics — is sure to capture the very best of the holiday season and make you leave a trail of yellow in the snow from laughing your pointy little elf-head off! The Hoon and Mr. Beat team up in "Desperately Seeking Santa" by Levi Krause and Chris Yambar; el Mucho Grandem Wrestler-for-Hire, brings cheer to the mole people, while Suicide Blonde decides whether to give her robot soulmate the ultimate gift of freedom. Courageous Man takes on the ice-cold Freezer Geezer and learns about his WWII super-hero dad, Jingo Jones. Who wants to work on Christmas Eve? The cast of Burger Bomb leaves the light on for the needy in a heartwarming tale of proper priorities. Chuck the Ugly American shows you the proper way to hate the holidays, while the antics of Stormfield, the Suburban Space Pets, Itsi Kitsi: Happy Adventure Cat, Squatch the Baby Bigfoot, and others help make CLI #10 the biggest holiday bash in all of recorded world history! SC, 152pg, b&w $13.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STARDUST & THOR: HEROIC TAILS VOLUME 1 TP by George Broderick, Jr. One's here to save the planet from the forces of evil… the other one just wants to chase his tail! From the pages of Comic Library International comes one of its most popular features of the past year in an all-new solo visions book collecting the super-powered adventures of boy and his dog –– Captain Stardust and his irrepressible puppy Thor! Super-heroics, pizza, flea dip and licking crime on the hard to reach places –– because they can! (STAR13919) SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ********************** COMICS CONSPIRACY GENERIC COMIC #5 by Miers, Santos, & Lean The comic without a name is back. The hero travels to the Big City to find his long-lost father amidst the dark, dangerous depths of a mainstream comics publisher. Meet the haughty and indifferent staff. Learn the date of unsolicited scripts and the aspiring writers who submit them. Everything is spoofed, from the editorial offices to the company torture chamber. Meanwhile, the Mad Professor runs amok with his giant robot, wreaking vengeance on friends, enemies, and total strangers. b&w, 16pg $1.95 HYPER FANBOY PREMIUM VARIANT EDITION GENERIC COMIC #5 by Miers, Santos, & Lean The comic without cover art now has cover art, exclusively in this super-special variant edition, complete with more cover enhancements than you can shake a super-villain at. Almost every enhancement imaginable… Clueless speculators will be frothing at the mouth. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 16pg $5.95 COMICSONE.COM WOUNDED MAN #4 GN by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami Their travels take them to New York and Keisuke becomes a dapper, suave and debonair diamond dealer who begins trade with the upper crust of society. Peggy becomes "Diamond Peggy," and begins a modeling career. Keisuke buys a professional football team, the "New York Revengers," joins the team and they live large and loud in order for GPX to hear about them… and hopefully come sniffing their way. Eventually, GPX is hot on their trail and kidnaps him and Peggy. Keisuke's attempt to find GPX's true leader leads him on the trail of a 16-year-old runner for the company, Misty; and does she have a surprise waiting for him...! MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 REDMOON #4 GN by Mina Hwang Philar has been taken to be treated by the best doctors available. Amazingly enough, Philar possesses miraculous healing powers and his body is saved; but his mind is plagued by terrible nightmares as he slips in and out of consciousness. Kitara tries to divine Philar's future and discovers the developing bond between him and Lunarena. She shouts a mighty challenge to this vision and Philar, enraged, attacks her in a violent stream of telekinesis. Hurt... physically, mentally and emotionally, Kitara runs off for some serious soul-searching. Destino, one of Aguilas's commanders, captures Philar to make sure he is the true "Sun", and in so doing triggers memories in Philar long buried...memories Destino would rather forget... SC, 200pg, b&w $11.95 SARAI VOLUME 1 #6 GN by Masahiro Shibata In this volume, the intrepid Guard Maid Sarai encounters immortal warlord Sultan Pazoculver and his alter ego, with a plot heavily influenced by Oscar Wilde's "The Picture of Dorian Gray!" MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STORM RIDERS #1 GN by Wing Shing Ma Storm Riders takes you on a journey through an amazing world in ancient China where, aside from the hegemony of the Royal Government, an individual and separate society exists: The World Fighting Association. Conquer, a powerful Kung Fu master, aspires to gain control of the Association and assembles the mightiest force of fighters known to humanity. Forgetting the evil deeds he's committed in his lifetime; he takes on Wind and Cloud, two very talented and young martial artists, as his disciples. His destiny to be the Ultimate Master draws nigh; however, destiny has a will of her own and at the crux of the impending maelstrom blow Wind and Cloud... SC, 178pg, FC $9.95 WILD 7 #1 GN by Mikiya Mochizuki Wild 7 is a famous Japanese action comic. It's a series filled with breath-taking suspense, and pure hardcore action and excitement. Wild 7 is a group of wild, speedy and uncontrollable bandits whose only means of survival is to cooperate with the Japanese government. They use unconventional methods against powerful crooks to bring justice to society. Wild 7's lively characters come to life with the use of various kinds of weapons and specially modified bikes and cars. Volume 1 introduces the origins of Wild 7's formation. Due to its popularity, Wild 7 became an animated series and a TV series. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH FLESH-COLORED HORROR #1 by Junji Ito Flesh-Colored Horror is a collection of bone-chilling vignettes, centered on what at first seems like ordinary people… Tales of obsession, love, loss, beauty, and the perversities of nature will leave you afraid to turn off your lights before you go to bed! (STAR13812) MATURE READERS SC, 248pg, b&w $9.95 KAZAN VOLUME 1 #1 by Gaku Miyao This is the first book of an ongoing series, which introduces the boy wonder Kazan and his adventures with the mysterious water conjuror Fawna, and a wise old explosives specialist/granny named Arbey, on an arid desert world teaming with ruffians and strange beasts. Kazan is the heir to the leader of Red Sand, a once peaceful tribe of nomads. Adversity befalls Red Sand and Kazan is forced to wander the desert world with his trusted eagle Kamushin, looking for his friend Elsie. (STAR13900) b&w, 188pg $9.95 MAICO 2010 VOLUME 1 #1 by Toshimitsu Shimizu This first book in the four book series introduces the sexy android Maico 2010, her beautiful and brilliant creator Masudamasu, and the handsome Matsuo. Maico was designed for sex, but ends up becoming the first android DJ at Japan broadcasting and becomes an overnight success. For some mysterious reason, there are men trying to destroy Maico. And whom will Matsuo eventually date? He loves Masudamasu, but Maico and another DJ, Yuriko, love Matsuo. (STAR13908) MATURE READERS b&w, 187pg (1 of 4) $9.95 WEED VOLUME 1 #2 by Yoshihiro Takahashi Weed and GB get down and dirty to free a puppy from the control of three vagabond mountain dogs! As the battle heats up, humans invade the God Utopia in Ohu, armed with guns. The men claim the dogs have been murdering humans, but would Weed's father Gin let his own troops maul people? (STAR13928) SC, 7x10, 238pg, b&w $9.95 ********************* CPM MANGA SLAYERS SPECIAL #1 by Hajime Kanzaka, Tommy Ohtsuka, & Rui Araizumi It's an amazing new Slayers adventure featuring the beautiful sorceress, Lina Inverse, and her hulking but loyal colleague, Gourry Gabriev! She's absolutely gorgeous, she wears hot outfits, and she's a sorceress, too! She's Naga, a magic-user who styles herself after her foremost rival, the hot-tempered Lina Inverse; following Lina around un hopes of showing her up. She also knows that Lina is an ace treasure hunter, and figures that if she follows her around long enough, maybe some will come her way! In their first new adventure, these two lovely, magical ladies find themselves being followed by a novice knight, the hapless Furado. He's still in training and asks the gals to help him out. Maybe it's not the best idea in the world to ask two rival sorceresses to help him learn the knightly ropes! b&w $2.95 ASTRA #6 by Robinson & Cohn, Oishi, & Tanaka Astra, the beautiful princess from the Planet Eros, has broken out of the Ministry of Science labs with her hero, Yosuke. Before they're even out of the building, the head of ministry tries to gun down Astra, but instead destroys little Lalande, the R2-D2- like robot that raised Astra from a baby. It's an action-packed chase across rooftoops, through streets and car crashes, with our heroes showing they're faster and smarter than the thugs who are chasing them! Story by Jerry Robinson, Golden Age Batman artist, with a script and art by two great Japanese creators, including Japanese Good Girl comic artist Shojin Tanaka. b&w, 32pg $2.95 GEOBREEDERS #34 by Akihiro Ito It's one of the most spectacular issues of Geobreeders ever, as the amazing supernatual Phantom Cats blow up Tokyo Tower! If you enjoy seeing Tokyo destroyed by Godzilla, you'll love watching the beautiful women of Kagura Security running through the falling pieces of Ayagane City, that is, Tokyo, as the Phantom Cats and the armed and dangerous bueaurocrats of the Ministry of Welfare blow the city to smithereens. It's another blazing Geobreeders adventure. If you love beautiful, sexy, action heroines like Lara Croft, the Black Widow, or Xena the Warrior Princess, you'll love the Hong Kong action film– inspired women of Geobreeders! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #16 by Ryo Mizuno & Masato Natsumoto Spark and his band of heroes face the Dark Elf who has taken over the beautiful city of Roid. In a fierce battle in the bowels of the Palace, one by one the band of heroes face the magical and martial prowess of this dark spiritual being. Spark uses all of his skill as a swordsman, Leyli attacks him with her powerful whip, and it seems as though victory is theirs. Suddenly, the Dark Elf brings out a new weapon –– he conjures up his own angel! b&w, 32pg $2.95 LODOSS WAR: DEEDLIT'S TALE #5 by Ryo Mizuno & Setsuko Yoneyama Deedlit, the Elf heroine beloved by fans of the Lodoss anime and manga series, and Parn, the knight whom she loves, are reunited at last in this all-new, character-driven series. The villagers of Zaxon are oppressed by their aristocratic overlords, and they must decide whether to take up arms or lose their lives. Parn and Deedlit are trying to help, but everything is complicated by the appearance of another High Elf, Estas, who has long known Deedlit. In this deeply moving issue, Deedlit tells Estas of her feelings for Parn and Estas shocks her deeply when he says that he has always been in love with her! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAXION #25 by Takeshi Takebayashi Good girl art at its best! Takeshi Takebayashi, creator of the lovely Time Traveler Ai, draws some of the most beautiful women in manga. The beautiful blonde Shion and the brunette Maki are two parts of a supernatural puzzle. In this issue, Keishi, the two-faced supernaturally evil student, is preying on Maki, taking her to a mysterious monastery, where it appears that supernatural forces have overcome her. Shion and Yuko are trying to rescue her, but their attempt to take a boat and bring her back may be foiled. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PRINCESS PRINCE #15 by Tomoko Taniguchi This new series offers new adventures of the twins Prince Matthew and Princess Laurie — who is really Prince Lawrence who because of a curse that would befall their kingdom, has to pretend to be a girl! In this second issue in the new story arc, a strange soldier has come to their kingdom of Gemstone to seek a dragon, which was attracted to the secret power stones in Gemstone. This is the second of three issues containing brand-new stories set in the Princess Prince universe, specially drawn for CPM Manga by Tomoko! b&w, 32pg $2.95 SLAYERS: SUPER-EXPLOSIVE DEMON STORY #3 by Hajime Kanzaka & Shoko Yoshinaka This is where it all began — the first Slayers comics! This series is the beginning of their fabulous adventures, and all the business that the fans have come to love are at their best here! These lovable heroes are always led astray by their hunger — for lots and lots of food, and for get-rich-quick schemes that never seem to work out! If you like adventure comics, if you like humorous comics, if you love great fantasy, Slayers is for you! b&w, 32pg $2.95 WEATHER WOMAN VOLUME 1 TP by Tetsu Adachi It's awfully hot under those TV lights, and when your ratings are what you live and die by, you need a gimmick. If you're a gorgeous Weather Woman, maybe you'll find those ratings will rise if your skirt does, too! This sexy and funny graphic novel features Keiko, the scheming Weather Woman, who becomes a hit in Japan by taking off her clothes on the air, her hapless suitor Minoru who tries to protect her but she can only abuse him, and the beautiful Michiko who spies on Keiko as her maid and ends up in some very compromising positions! MATURE READERS SC, 176pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH AQUARIUM VOLUME 1 TP by Tomoko Taniguchi A young girl named Naoka fails the competitive exam for the high school she wanted to attend. Her hobby has always been going to the aquarium to see the fish and dolphins, and she spends more time there to find solace after her disappointment. At the aquarium, she meets a boy, Haruki. At first he tries to befriend her, but she is not able to return his friendship because she is still saddened by her failure. If you have ever experienced disappointment and the fear of change and new love that it can bring, Aquarium will touch you like few other works. (STAR13722) SC, 176pg, b&w $15.95 ******************** Manga 18 DEMON BEAST INVASION: THE MANGA #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $2.95 LA BLUE GIRL: THE MANGA #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $2.95 CROSSGEN COMICS THE FIRST #14 by Kesel, Sears, Smith, & Atiyeh The dissent among the Secundae has come to the attention of the Dexter High Council. Their children are plotting against them, and the only way to quell the movement may be a violent clash of Leaders... Seahn vs. Pyrem, the new versus the old! FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #19 by Bedard, Peterson, Dell, & Crossley Animora is back, and more powerful than ever! Her Siege of Scales is advancing across Ciress, and the whole world is caught helpless in her iron grip. But Giselle is coming to the rescue, ready to unleash the full force of her awesome mystic power. Too bad that's exactly what Animora wants! FC, 32pg $2.95 NEGATION #1 by Waid, Bedard, Pelletier, Meikis, & Rochelle From deep within an inescapable death camp in the heart of Negation Space, the first strike against the ultimate enemy is finally at hand! Even as he and his fellow inmates are forced to perform in daily, lethal tests of brains and brawn, Obregon Kaine discovers a way out of this nightmare. But will the cost of freedom be too much? FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #19 by Waid, Eaton, Hennessy, & Quintana Sam's absence is felt across the battlefield as Roiya does her best to lead the Union Army to victory. Meanwhile, on a planet far away, Sam faces an entirely different kind of war — but one with stakes just as momentous and just as deadly. FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN #6 by Marz, Land, Geraci, & Rodriguez After a pitched battle with Mordath's troll hordes, Arwyn returns to the site of her burned city. There she must decide whether she will take up the quest for the Five Fragments, or turn away from it. FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUX #9 by Waid, Epting, Magyar, & D'Armata With Geromi's help, the team has at last found others on Earth who claim some knowledge of what happened to the human race –– information that will not be given freely. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #19 by Marz, Cheung, Hillsman, & Ponsor Ethan saves the life of a mysterious woman –– but who is she? And will she drive a wedge between Ethan and Ashleigh? Meanwhile, war advisers Mai Shen and Bernd Rechts meet clandestinely… and only one will walk away! FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN #19 by Kesel, McNiven, Simmons, & Hollowell Sephie and her crew race to the site of an impending disaster, hoping that they can help to keep Torbel from falling into the waves below... but time is not on their side. Meanwhile, Ilahn prepares his crews to clean up the mess. FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #3 by Waid, Guice, Perkins, & DePuy Detective Simon Archard has long held the key to the city of Partington — but he's suddenly finding that it's opening some very ugly doors. The police commissioner, the city fathers — in fact, almost all those whom Simon counted as devoted allies — are fast turning against him. The Baroness is doubtless responsible — but how, and to what end? FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI HOLIDAY ORNAMENT For the first time ever, Shi fans can decorate with Shi for the holidays! A snow-white ornamental ball with festive red decoration. This beautiful glass ornament is 3 ¼" in diameter and features Shi in all her glory. Ornament $16.99 SHI HEAVEN & EARTH LITHOGRAPH by Billy Tucci The two variant covers of Heaven & Earth #4 are joined together in this stunning piece by Billy Tucci. Printed on Krome Kote paper, this 11 x 17 lithograph is signed and numbered, limited to 199. (CAUT: 2) Lithograph, 11x17 $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHI DOOR POSTER by Billy Tucci Back by popular demand, Crusade is once again offering this stunning 30" x 72" full-color door poster, suitable for framing. Poster, 30x72, FC (Note Price) $14.99 ****************** DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS JACK STAFF #8 by Paul Grist The Jigsaw Man kills his victims and removes a part of the body as a souvenir. It's up to Q, the Question Mark Crime Team, to find the mystery killer. But how do they find a man who doesn't seem to exist? b&w, 36pg (Note Price) $4.50 DARKCHYLDE ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A DREAMS OF THE DARKCHYLDE #1 by Randy Queen & Brandon Peterson This nerve-shattering debut issue brings Ariel Chylde back to the forefront of the industry with a cryptic tale of Darkchylde's haunted youth; and proves that Ariel has never truly walked very far from life's darkest shadows and deadliest secrets! One of the most gorgeous books you'll see this year, and it kicks off all-new tales of terror from one of comicdom's most steadfast female leads! Cover by series creator and writer, Randy Queen. FC, 32pg $2.95 **************** DEL REY BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A J.R.R. TOLKIEN: THE HOBBIT TPB by J.R.R. Tolkien; illustrated by David Wenzel Adapted by C. Dixon and S. Deming. First published in the United States more than 60 years ago, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit has become one of the best-loved books of all time. Tolkien's fantasy has now been adapted into a fully-painted graphic novel, which has become a classic in its own right. TPB, 6x10, 144pg, FC $15.00 **************** DENIS KITCHEN PUBLISHING STAR OF THE MONTH THE GRASSHOPPER AND THE ANT HC by Harvey Kurtzman A Lost Kurtzman Classic! In 1960, comics genius Harvey Kurtzman reinterpreted Aesop's ancient fable, "The Grasshopper and The Ant," with a beatnik perspective. This brilliant solo story, created in vibrant watercolors and ink, is one of Kurtzman's best — but ironically — least-known works. The story appeared only in Esquire magazine at a greatly reduced size, which made the panels difficult to read. It has remained a lost classic for forty years. Denis Kitchen, in his first book publishing effort since the demise of Kitchen Sink Press has collected this material. Reproduced from the original artwork and published full-size. Introduction by Denis Kitchen. Color dust jacket. (STAR13895) HC, 10x10, 80pg, FC $25.00 ************* DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #1 by Various This Internet collaborative comic book anthology consists of stores by new up-and-coming creators, many of which have been publishing comics on web sites. Features nine all-new stories exclusive to this collection. Experience fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and humor all in the same package! Wraparound cover by Marvel Comics Thor Talent Search Winner, Deon Nuckols. b&w, 48pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #18 by John Kovalic New to gaming? A seasoned veteran? Can't stand the subject? There's something for everybody in this hilarious introduction and general field guide to the world of Gamers! Whether you're a comic book fan who views them with suspicion or a dyed-in- the-wool grognard with more D10s than sense, this send-up of the world of gaming is one of the most hilarious reads of the year. Let Matt, Ken, Igor, Carson the Muskrat and Gilly the Perky Goth show you what gaming is all about! PLUS: Lethargic Lad! Yes, the Lad is back in print at last as Greg Hyland and his hilarious comic returns as the regular back-up feature in Dork Tower! And this is on top of the other back-up comics (Wild Life, PvP, Nodwick) and another great free game! No wonder Dork Tower needs 48 pages! b&w, 48pg $2.99 NODWICK # 12 by Aaron Williams Just in time for the holidays, it's a tale of yuletide... uh, death, actually. Will Nodwick return to the Land of the Living after yet another tragic adventuring "accident," or will he listen to the angels that are trying to convince him to pass beyond the veil for good? Also, read the epic tale of one adventuring group (Nodwick and company, of course) as they take on 13th Century Realty and the Hollow of Hazardous Horror! b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.99 PVP #5 by Scott Kurtz The best Christmas pageant ever! Join the PvP cast for an evening of their favorite yuletide stories in their first Christmas special ever! Celebrate with them as they re-tell favorite classics, re-live family horror stories, and put new twists on old holiday clichés. They've also wrapped up some Dork Tower, Nodwick and classic PvP strips as extra stocking stuffers. Buy one for each of the people on your list this year! b&w, 32pg $2.99 NODWICK HENCHMAN OUTFITTER'S T-SHIRT by Aaron Williams The Henchmen Outfitters T-Shirt: That venerable institution that every henchman turns to for his work supplies, has finally released an official company t-shirt! This full-color tee is printed on an ash gray 100% cotton beefy-t. Proudly let everyone know where you get your concussion-resistant headgear, your solid oak treasure chests and, yes, even your duct tape of healing! L-XL $19.95 XXL $21.95 DRAWN & QUARTERLY BERLIN # 9 by Jason Lutes Jason Lutes begins serializing Book Two of this epic story set in the twilight years of Germany's Weimar republic. Street fighting rages in the working-class districts of the city in the wake of the May Day Massacre of 1929, as Communists go to open war with the Berlin police. Meanwhile, the fear sparked by the street war finds its way into the hearts of bourgeois Berliners, who try to carry on undisturbed. And between these two worlds comes Sam Hogan — a Black American jazz musician touring Europe with his band, the Cocoa Kids — who will find both love and hate in the bars and cabarets of the City of Smoke. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg (Note Price) $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE FALL by Ed Brubaker & Jason Lutes Jason Lutes teamed up with popular Batman writer Ed Brubaker to create this thrilling one-shot "crime" comic book in which a young man on an emotional bender accidentally uncovers a hidden crime from the past, unraveling a web of blackmail and murder with a crooked cop at its center. This version of the Jim Thompson-like classic thriller is a "director's cut," adding new scenes and a more complete ending. For the serious crime comics fan! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.95 ****************** FRANK KING INDUCTION INTO THE EISNER AWARDS "HALL OF FAME" To commemorate legendary Gasoline Alley cartoonist Frank King's 2001 induction into the Eisner Awards Hall of Fame, Previews offers the following two volumes of Drawn & Quarterly, both featuring extensive 30-page full-color sections of Gasoline Alley Sunday strips! STAR OF THE MONTH DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 3 #1 edited by Chris Oliveros 2001 Eisner Hall of Fame inductee Frank King is featured here with a 30-page color section, along with a forward written by King himself! Other features include an Eisner-nominated "Mr. Jean" story, the notorious "Batman/Dostoyevsky" story by R. Sikoryak, and lots more! Winner of the 2001 Harvey and Eisner Awards for Best Anthology. (STAR11458) MATURE READERS SC, 176pg, FC $24.95 *********** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAWN & QUARTERLY VOLUME 4 edited by Chris Oliveros Another 30 pages of Sunday Gasoline Alley, complete with a 1961 Chicago Tribune article on King, is presented in this newest "coffee table" edition of D&Q! Also included is a feature-length biography of Tintin's legendary creator, Herge, as well as an extensive poster gallery of newly-discovered World War Two posters. MATURE READERS SC, 176pg, FC $24.95 *********** STAR OF THE MONTH THE GOLEM'S MIGHTY SWING by James Sturm In the 1920s, The Stars of David, a Jewish baseball team, travel from town to town to play local squads. They all sport traditional beards, a gimmick to attract patrons. When financial difficulties threaten to end their season, they cast their lot with a Chicago promoter, Victor Paige. After seeing the German silent film Der Golem, he has one of the Stars of David don the costume. Using newspaper articles and broadsides, Paige aggressively trumpets the coming of the Golem and proceeds to transform a baseball game into a mythical pageant. He fills the stadium but also stokes the flames of anti-Semitism. (STAR13815) SC, 112pg, PC $12.95 *********** DRIPPYTOWN MANUFACTURING CONCERN DRIPPYTOWN COMICS 2001 by Various This is an anthology made possible by 17 artists and writers who have created a 40-page comic book celebrating the mythical village of Drippytown, which is populated by an esoteric community of cartoon creatures. Artists featured include Tony Millionaire, Colin Upton, James Lloyd, Julian Lawrence, and more! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $3.50 DYNAMIC FORCES ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING APRIL 2001! EARTH X HULK & BANNER MEGA BUST Bigger is not only better, it's way better! The Earth X Hulk and Banner Mega Bust proves that! Designed by Alex Ross, sculpted by Joe DeVito, and painted by Ross himself, this bust measures 9 ½" wide x 6 ½" high. Only 3,900 busts are being produced. (CAUT: 4) Bust $99.99 CRIMSON JOE BUSTS Joe is a hybrid who thinks of himself as omnivorous. And he'll feed on anything. He's the sixth release in the Crimson line of busts, based on the popular Crimson comic book by Humberto Ramos. Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez, and painted by Dan Lane, the Regular Edition and variant Bronze Edition busts measure 4 ½" tall. (CAUT: 4) REG. $45.00 BRONZE $60.00 ADVANCED SOLICITATION! SHIPPING IN FEBRUARY 2002! CRIMSON ST. GEORGE BUST Fans of Humberto Ramos' moody, modern vampire comic series Crimson are sure to be thrilled with the release of this bust of the eight-year veteran of the New York Mounted Police who turned into the ancient Christian warrior and legendary dragon- slayer. This 5" Regular Edition and variant Bronze Edition busts are sculpted by Sam Greenwell, and painted by Dan Lane based on designs exclusive to this project by Humberto Ramos. (CAUT: 4) REG. $45.00 BRONZE $60.00 ************ DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE UNIVERSE EMERALD GREEN FOIL COVER #1 Top Cow's newest series sets up the Top Cow Universe of the future! And Dynamic Forces has the painted David Finch cover with an awesome "Emerald Green" Foil Logo not available anywhere else! FC $14.99 DYNAMIC FORCES ALEX ROSS BATTLE OF THE PLANETS LITHOGRAPH The Battle of the Planets TV Show featured G-Force —a team comprised of 5 teenagers who have sworn an oath to protect Earth from all invaders! As such, they have been trained almost since birth to accomplish their job. Each member has special skills, weapons, vehicles and a distinct personality. Alex Ross is one of the biggest fans of this TV show, and has produced an extra-large lithograph measuring 20" x 28". Signed by Alex Ross, this lithograph is there also available as an extremely limited Re-Marked Edition with a sketch at the base of each litho by Alex Ross. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph, 20x28, FC $49.99 REMARKED—Lithograph, 20x28, FC $199.99 MYSTIC: ANIMORA REBORN LITHOGRAPH There is no character in the Mystic mythos as utterly evil as Animora. This dynamic image features Animora upon her release from a centuries long captivity. Also available signed by the creative teams of Brandon Peterson, John Dell and Andrew Crossley. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph, FC $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, FC $49.99 THE FIRST: TRENIN, THE HUNTER LITHOGRAPH By Bart Sears Known for eons as the Hunter, this powerful image shows exactly how Trenin of the First gained this nickname. Bart Sears' art has never looked this good as Trenin is a striking figure with bow and arrow in hand. Also available signed by the creative team of Bart Sears, Andy Smith and Michael Atiyeh. (CAUT: 2) REG.—Lithograph, FC $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, FC $49.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE ALAN MOORE'S GLORY GOLD FOIL COVER #1 Dynamic Forces has the "golden touch" with this limited gold foil David Finch cover to the awesome Alan Moore ongoing series! FC $16.99 DYNAMIC FORCES MARVEL KNIGHTS CONVENTION BOOK Signed by the Mighty Marvel Knights creators Joe Quesda (who also happens to be Editor-In-Chief) to Kevin Smith to Joe Jusko, this book was signed by most of the initial Marvel Knights creative teams at the Chicago Convention where they first appeared FC $69.99 DYNAMIC FORCES 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS SUPER SURPRISE PACK Here are 12 random out-of-print and limited edition books for only $12.00! Tis' the season to be jolly! Pack $12.00 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE GREEN FOIL COVER The ultra-limited Dynamic Forces green foil cover that was originally an order incentive is now available in limited quantities through this offer! FC $16.99 DYNAMIC FORCES GUNDAM WING CANADIAN RED FOIL COVER #1 This variant red foil cover version of the popular Gundam Wing series is sure to be a blowout. Don't miss your chance to get 'em while they last! FC $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN SIGNED #1 The first issue of the 3-issue epic mini-series, each of which will be a whopping 80 pages in Prestige Format. Written and illustrated by Frank Miller, with colors by Lynn Varley, the Dark Knight returns trimmer, and with unprecedented vitality. Signed by Frank Miller! (CAUT: 4) FC $69.99 DYNAMIC FORCES MILLENNIUM EDITION DETECTIVE COMICS SIGNED #327 Star of the 60s Batman television series, Adam West signs this milestone issue of Detective Comics! (CAUT: 2) FC $199.99 JUST IMAGINE WITH JERRY ORDWAY CREATING JLA Jerry Ordway joins Stan Lee on this book that closes out the first wave of Just Imagine… stories. The Regular Edition is signed by Jerry Ordway, with a Deluxe Edition available that's signed by Stan "The Man" Lee himself. The Deluxe Edition is limited to only 99 copies! (CAUT: 2) REG.— FC $19.99 DLX.— FC $129.99 DYNAMIC FORCES JLA #61 POWER COMPANY PREVIEW SIGNED This book which previews the new JLA creative team also features an extra 14-page preview of the DCU's newest super team, The Power Company. Limited signingby writer Joe Kelly! (CAUT: 2) FC $19.99 DEADMAN SIGNED #1 This new monthly book comes signed by veteran Deadman artist Neal Adams! (CAUT: 2) FC $129.99 PLANETARY FOURTH MAN SIGNED #1 Signed by writer Warren Ellis and artist John Cassaday! (CAUT: 2) FC $69.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS MURDER ME DEAD COLLECTED TP by David Lapham Here it is! As it was meant to be seen and read! All nine issues of David Lapham's harrowing graphic novel, Murder Me Dead, collected in a super-cool trade paperback edition! The Eisner Award-winning creator of the hugely successful independent series, Stray Bullets, has pulled out all the stops to show you the mean and twisted world in which we live. The master of the rip-your-guts-out crime drama brings you his first novel-length tale — a twisted noir of self-destruction, lost dreams, and mean old women. This softcover is perfect for all David Lapham fans, and a great way for new readers to descend into the nightmarish depths of Lapham's imagination. Murder Me Dead slowly tightens itself around your throat and hoists you to the ceiling! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 232pg, b&w$19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STRAY BULLETS VOLUME 3: OTHER PEOPLE HC by David Lapham Other People collects the entire third story arc of David Lapham's critically acclaimed continuing series, Stray Bullets, collecting issues #15-22 the way they were meant to be seen! This larger-than-life hardcover features never-before-seen scripts, character sketches, and other behind-the-scenes extras. (STAR13831) MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 264pg, b&w $34.95 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A MURDER ME DEAD LOGO T-SHIRT It's your last chance to get this great shirt! David Lapham's hot new noir series absolutely required some cool apparel. It's a must-have for every Murder Me Dead fan, as well as for folks who just like the title. This navy blue shirt features an orange and black MMD logo. Also, as an added benefit, wearing this shirt will get you into many stores and restaurants that require shirts! Don't go hungry. L-XL $18.95 **************** ERIC THERIAULT PRESS FLIRT GN More than 55 renowned artists from all around the world offer their interpretation of the female pin-up. The variations in graphic style and personality make this book a unique one. Foreword by the queen of the B-movie, Julie Strain. Each artist has his (or her) own biography in English and in French. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $12.50 VEENA THE EXPANDING SPIRAL by Eric Theriault In this kitsch fantastic story that mixes in slice-of-life realism, you ask yourself what would you do if you found a girl genie that only gave you one wish? Trick her into giving you more, of course! How about reliving your teenage years? What if you could erase all your regrets? That's what Victor did. And then, he met Veena. The Expanding Spiral is the main story of this collection. The different pieces in the book range from the sci-fi of John Star and his retro-futurist world to more realistic visions of the future; and the present. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $3.25 ETERNAL STUDIOS ARCHANGELS: THE SAGA COLLECTORS SET All nine issues of Archangels: The Saga, with one of the issues signed by creator Patrick Scott! Set $34.99 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS ROSEBUD GRAPHIC CLASSICS VOLUME 1 EDGAR ALLAN POE Twelve classic stories and poems by Edgar Allan Poe interpreted in comics and illustrated stories by today's artists that include Gahan Wilson, Spain Rodriguez, Rick Geary, Richard Sala, Maxon Crumb, and others. Plus a bonus sequel to a Poe classic by Clive Barker. Illustrated by Mark Nelson. Introduction by Joe R. Lansdale. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 136, b&w $7.95 FALSE IDOL STUDIOS THE 7 GUYS OF JUSTICE #12 by Brian Joines & Joshua C. Rowe It's a race against time as Lord Talon must prevent his possessed teammates from releasing the Nazi virus inside a crowded sports arena! Will Lord Talon be able to stop them in time? Will he remember where the arena is located? Meanwhile, Hunter- Gatherer uncovers a major clue that will bring him or her face-to-face with the hero killer plaguing Big City! b&w, 32pg $2.00 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS THE COMICS JOURNAL WINTER 2002 SPECIAL edited by Gary Groth 2001 marks the 25th anniversary of The Comics Journal, the renowned monthly magazine of journalism, criticism, and scholarship. This edition cover features Joe Sacco, whose recent book of reportage during the Bosnia civil war, Safe Area Gorazde, has been both a commercial and critical success. Sacco contributes a new cover, a new strip, and is the subject of a long interview. Taking full advantage of the coffee-table size and color capacity, text-and-visual features include an appreciation by Jim Woodring on the great turn-of-the-century cartoonist T.S. Sullivant, with many examples of Sulivant's virtuoso pen and ink work; an essay by Don Phelps (Reading the Funnies) on Smokey Stover, with a generous portion of full- color strips; an appreciation of the obscure newspaper cartoonist W.E. Hill by Bill Griffith with examples of Hill's full-page Sunday strips; and an excerpt from the second chapter of B. Krigstein, a critical biography of Bernard Krigstein forthcoming from Fantagraphics. The special edition also features new strips done especially for the magazine by today's best cartoonists, including: Dave Cooper, Bill Griffith, Charles Burns, Gary Panter, R. Crumb, Ivan Brunetti, Jaime Hernandez, Justin Green, Mary Fleener, Gilbert Hernandez, Phoebe Gloeckner, Carol Tyler, Richard Sala, Jordan Crane, Dylan Horrocks, Roger Langridge, and Chris Ware. MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 120pg, PC $14.95 EIGHTBALL: CARICATURE NINE TP by Daniel Clowes At the same time he was exploring the adventures of Ghost World's Enid and Rebecca, Dan Clowes created a cycle of dramatic, funny, and touching short stories, including "Caricature" (an undisputed modern classic, about a traveling caricaturist ), the semi-autobiographical "Blue Italian Sh*t" and "Immortal, Invisible," the wry super-hero take-off "Black Nylon," as well as the full-color stories "The Gold Mommy" and "Green Eyeliner," which originally ran in Esquire! New cover by Clowes. MATURE READERS SC, 102pg, PC $16.95 CHEECH WIZARD VOLUME 1 NEW PRINTING TP by Vaughn Bodé Back in print! One of the most popular characters to break out of the underground, the big-hatted Wizard was a profane, hard- living, ball-kickin' gooroo whose dalliances with wine, women and song were legendary. This superb volume presents 60 classic Cheech pages, many of them in full-color, shot from the original negatives. MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, PC $12.95 SUCKLE: THE STATUS OF BASIL NEW PRINTING TP by Dave Cooper Out of print for nearly three years, Suckle was the first masterpiece by Dave Cooper in the Suckle/Crumple/Weasel trilogy. A completely original graphic novel that follows the life of Basil from his bizarre "birth" in the desert to his fumbling and ultimately happy relationship with a female artist, Suckle takes place in a wild, surreal universe that will be recognizable to any of Cooper's many fans! MATURE READERS SC, 132pg, PC $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO BOOK SIX NEW PRINTING TP by Stan Sakai With Dark Horse pumping out new Usagi Yojimbo comics and graphic novels on a regular basis, the seven volumes published by Fantagraphics continue to sell extremely well. Usagi Yojimbo Book Six, with its flashbacks to Usagi's childhood village (in the title story "The Circle"), is a crucial segment in the Usagi canon and has been out of print for many months now. Jam- packed with lethal sword battles alternating with humor, horror, suspense and slapstick, this beautifully crafted and exciting volume (with an introduction by Jeff Smith) is both an excellent starting point for new readers, and an absolute necessity for Usagi completists! SC, 168pg, b&w $15.95 Some of the most famous names at Fantagraphics now have their works available in signed editions offered at regular book prices! FRANK VOLUME 1 SIGNED TP Signed by the artist! Jim Woodring is one of the most amazing stylists of the comic art form, and this book, which collects all of the earliest "Frank" stories from the legendary full-color Frank In The River onward, is a hallucinatory magical mystery tour. It's entirely done in pantomime, but each drawing speaks volumes. A perennially popular book (all ages, too!), now in its third printing! 32 pages of color! SC, 8x11, 96pg, PC $14.95 HATE VOLUME 1: HEY BUDDY! SIGNED TP Signed by the artist! This collection, reprinting the first five issues of Peter Bagge's award-winning slacker biography Hate, is a perfect introduction to Bagge's wacky world. Follow the adventures of Buddy and his incompatible roommates sleazy Stinky and supernerd George Hamilton III, and witness the beginnings of Buddy's ill-fated romance with Val. One of the funniest graphic novels ever created! MATURE READERS SC, 120pg, b&w $12.95 HATE: VOLUME 4 BUDDY GO HOME! SIGNED TP Signed by the artist! The fourth Hate collection takes Buddy Bradley to the suburbs of New Jersey, with his crazy girlfriend Lisa in tow, where he moves back in with his parents. Enjoy the chaos that ensues when you add in Buddy's G.I.-reject younger brother Butch and his man-hating, baby machine sister Babs — recreating the nuclear "Bradleys" family from Bagge's beloved Neat Stuff glory days. This whole book is in glorious full-color, too! MATURE READERS SC, 120pg, FC $16.95 MONKEY FOOD: THE COMPLETE SEVEN IN '75 COLLECTION SIGNED Signed by the artist! Based on semi-autobiographical material of growing up in a liberal, suburban hipster family in the '70s, storylines include family Sundays at the local Unitarian Society, arm-wrestling the second-grade class bully, trying to avoid getting stuck with a regrettable nickname ("Horny Forney"), nudist camp, pot-smoking, and the author's perfect moment: when Lindsay Wagner sang "Feelings" on The Bionic Woman! MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 NAUGHTY BITS: AT WORK AND PLAY WITH BITCHY BITCH SIGNED Signed by the artist! Of all the Bitchy volumes so far, At Work And Play With Bitchy Bitch offers the most terrifying sight of all: Bitchy... mellowing out? "Bitchy Takes a Trip" looks at Ugly Americanism at its most hilarious (and bitchiest!). Back home, in "Bitchy Goes Back to Work" and "Bitchy Bitch Takes a Lesbian to Lunch," she finds herself right in the middle of some serious office politics, and at odds with the Religious Right! MATURE READERS SC, 96pg, b&w $9.95 *********** More of the best from Fantagraphics! STARS OF THE MONTH ARTBABE: MIRROR, WINDOW TP by Jessica Abel Mirror, Window is the first book collection by Jessica Abel, one of the most exciting young cartoonists to emerge in the late 1990s. Collecting the first four issues of her Artbabe series from Fantagraphics and more, Mirror, Window proves Abel to be one of the brightest lights in comix to watch as we proceed into the next century. Abel's stories are peppered with hipsters, tattoos, piercings, trendy haircuts, and cutting-edge fashion, but don't let the generational trappings fool you. (STAR11653) MATURE READERS PB, 6x10, b&w, 96pg $12.95 BARRY WINDSOR-SMITH'S ADASTRA IN AFRICA HC by Barry Windsor-Smith Adastra In Africa, a stand-alone 56-page hardcover, including a complete, beautifully-rendered 39-page black and white graphic story featuring the most popular member of Young Gods, from Windsor-Smith's ground-breaking Storyteller series. The younger, exiled goddess returns to an African village, striving to bring salvation to the famine-stricken area, and help a defiantly proud people regain their vitality. (STAR09490) HC, 56pg $15.00 BLAB! VOLUME 10 edited by Monte Beauchamp America's favorite comics anthology is back and better than ever with what's sure to be another Harvey Award-winning issue of comics, illustrations and prose stories. Volume 10 marks the first appearance ever in Blab! by the award-winning illustrator Gary Panter, well-known for his contributions to Pee Wee's Playhouse, Art Spiegelman's RAW, and record covers for Frank Zappa. Also included in the festivities are Chris Ware, Peter Kuper, Drew Friedman, and Gary Baseman. (STAR10473) MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, PC $19.95 CRUMB COMICS VOLUME 4: "MR. SIXTIES" SC When they talk about Crumb's classic underground work, this is what they're talking about. This volume collects the entirety of the legendary, freewheeling Zap #0 and #1 as well as many more strips from the late '60s starring Mr. Natural, Flakey Foont, Eggs Ackley, Schuman the Human, and more. (STAR02389) MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, PC $18.95 THE CHUCKLING WHATSIT TP A weaving narrative of intrigue unfolds around an unemployed writer who becomes unwittingly ensnared in a complex plot involving a mysterious artist named Jarnac, the shadowy machinations of the Ghoul Appreciation Society Headquarters, and the enigmatic Mr. Ixnay. (STAR08285) MATURE READERS SC, 200pg, b&w $16.95 EIGHTBALL: LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON TP Clay Loudermilk, attempting to unravel the mysteries behind a snuff film, finds himself involved with an increasingly bizarre cast of characters, including sadistic cops; a horny over-the-hill suburban woman and her grotesquely misshapen mutant daughter; a dog with no orifices, two victims of extremely bad hair implants, a charismatic Manson-like cult leader, and more! (STAR13596) MATURE READERS SC, 144pg, b&w $19.95 LOVE & ROCKETS BOOK 1: "MUSIC FOR MECHANICS" SC Containing the legendary first two issues of Love & Rockets, it's one classic after another, including the first "Locas Tambien"; "BEM" (Gilbert's 40-page sci-fi saga, with Luba in jungle-queen mode); "Mechanics" (Jaime's astonishing Maggie-abroad graphic novel); "Music for Monsters," and more! (STAR01348) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 152pg, b&w $19.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 7 "THE DEATH OF SPEEDY" SC When people say, "What Maggie and Hopey story do I start with?" fans reply, "The Death of Speedy." In this stunning suite of short stories that merge seamlessly into one novel-length tale, Jaime puts his most popular characters through changes that echo through the title today. (STAR01730) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w $16.95 LOVE & ROCKETS X VOLUME 10 SC A lowlife rock 'n' roll band, a "posse" of black youths. A ditzy Hollywood mom and her spoiled son, a gay activist filmmaker and his rebellious, half-Iraqi daughter, and a group of racist thugs whose violent attack on an older woman sets the plot in motion, all thread their way through this Nashville-style comedy/drama of manners set in contemporary L.A. (STAR10807) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 72pg, b&w $12.95 MAAKIES Tony Millionaire, who won multiple Eisner awards earlier this year both for Maakies and his Dark Horse comic Sock Monkey, is a true original! Blessed with a superbly ornate "classical" cartooning style and hyper-literate poetic writing style, which he uses for raucous sex-alcohol-and-suicide jokes, Millionaire will appall you and make you laugh with these nautical-based vaudeville routines. (STAR12005) MATURE READERS SC, 136pg, b&w $14.95 MAIL ORDER BRIDE This sharp and affecting look at the prickly relationship between a Korean mail-order bride and Monty, her Canadian comic- and-toy-shop owner husband, is told over 264 elegant, touching pages in this original graphic novel by Disney animator Mark Kalesniko. (STAR12900) MATURE READERS SC, 264pg, b&w $19.95 ********* OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE BOOK OF MR. NATURAL Crumb's white-bearded sage-cum-charlatan lives again in this overstuffed collection, which ranges from the free-wheeling early '70s stories in the vintage undergrounds to the disturbing and controversial '90s stories from HUP!, co-starring Devil Girl! MATURE READERS SC, 120pg, b&w $12.95 O/A KING VOLUME 1 The first of three parts, this beautiful graphic novel from the celebrated Black cartoonist Ho Che Anderson traces the life and career of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., from his birth to his assassination. MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w $8.95 O/A MCCONEY VOLUME 1: "HARUM SCARUM" Written and illustrated by Lewis Trondheim, the hottest French cartooning talent to emerge in the '90s, "Harum Scarum" mixes sardonic wit with a genuinely thrilling story that involves a plague of monsters, a fake paleontologist, a secret formula, a (fake) time-travel machine, foreign agents, corrupt cops, arson, gunfire, tipping, and the search for the perfect headline. SC, 48pg, FC $10.95 O/A UNDERWORLD BOOK 1 This collection reprints the first year-and-a-half of his urban gallows humor, featuring smoking cats, lowlife rats, suburban terrorist children, petty criminals and heads on a stick. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $9.95 O/A ZIPPY ANNUAL #1 Seen by tens of millions of readers every day, Bill Griffith's Zippy is a pop-culture icon. The Zippy Annual #1 collects a huge selection of Griffith's strips from 1998 and 1999 to guide us all into the 21st Century. SC, 160pg, PC $19.95 Eros Comix NOTE: Eros titles are all assigned "CAUT: 3" and are not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. HELL'S MISTRESS GRAPHIC NOVEL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 80pg, b&w $15.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONDAGE COP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 72pg, b&w $12.95 ******************** HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY #7 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg (Note Price)$3.50 SEXY SYMPHONIES #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 SEXY SYMPHONIES #1-3 SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x3) $11.85 SHAUNDRA VOLUME 2: "SWORDS, SEX, AND SORCERY" SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $16.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SHAUNDRA VOLUME 1: "SAVAGE SHE-MALE" SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 128pg, b&w $16.95 ************************ STRIP SEARCH SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 48pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MANOR DE SADE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 40pg, b&w $8.95 ********** Mangerotica STAR OF THE MONTH TEMPTATION GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 88pg, b&w $14.95 ************** SECRET PLOT PACK COMIC SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x4) $13.45 NEW BONDAGE FAIRIES COMIC SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x8) $23.60 SUPER TABOO COMIC SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x5) $14.75 SLUT GIRL #1-6 SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x6) $23.70 FOGEL COMIX KIERON DWYER'S LCD: LOWEST COMIC DENOMINATOR #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KIERON DWYER'S LCD #0 SPECIAL CBLDF BENEFIT EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $4.95 O/A UG!3K SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.95 *********************************** FULL BLEED STUDIOS DALE KEOWN'S PITT SKETCHBOOK Dale Keown shows off his penciled art! This much-requested, long-awaited compilation of Keown art is jam-packed with fully rendered pencils, rough sketches, detailed inks and other never-seen-before goodies. A must-have art collection for any Keown fan! b&w, 32pg $5.95 FUNK-O-TRON BATTLE POPE: CHRISTMAS POPETACULAR! #1 by Kirkman, T. Moore, White, & Roberts Santa has seen better days. God condemning the entire planet has put him out of business (surely condemned kids aren't good enough for presents!) and he is not happy about that! At the same time, Jesus is depressed about all this holiday cheer overshadowing his birthday. They meet, they fight. It's Jesus vs. Santa… no-holds-barred!!! Also featuring a visit from the Virgin Mary and, of course, Pope fights more demons! Holiday cheer for all! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.95 DOUBLE TAKE #7 by Various Codeflesh (by Joe Casey & Charlie Adlard) kicks it into overdrive as the eight part epic nears its end. Super-powered villains, bail bondsmen, and strippers OH MY! This one is not to be missed, as Joe and Charlie pull out all the stops for this one! Also, in Rex Mantooth: Kung Fu Gorilla (by Matt Fraction & Andy Kuhn), Rex goes toe-to-toe with a band of militant lesbians, eats a banana, and fights a big damn robot! Just like every month, this issue features kicking and stuff that 'splodes! It really doesn't get any better than this, folks! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 BATTLE POPE: MAYHEM #1-2 PACK by Kirkman, Roberts, & T. Moore If you missed out on the hit Battle Pope: Mayhem mini-series the first time around, here's your chance to find out what everyone was talking about! Tensions rise as Pope tries his damnedest to break in his new bed, while Jesus scares off all the ladies! To add to the Pope's misery, the employees of HellCorp decide it's time to take down the man that nearly destroyed their beloved headquarters. When they attack, it's turmoil... it's chaos... it's carnage... it's MAYHEM! Don't be left in the dark this time! MATURE READERS Pack (x2) b&w $4.95 ************* GAZETTE BOOK DON ROSA ARCHIVES by Don Rosa Don Rosa reached fame inside the world of Disney Comics for his work on the Disney Ducks; work which earned him, from many fans, the title of "the new Carl Barks." Prior to his Disney work, Rosa wrote and produced various other strips, most notably The Pertwillaby Papers (the on-campus exploits of Lancelot Pertwillaby, a student trying to live a peaceful college life) and Captain Kentucky (a wild satire of "super heroes). These two collections are now available to fans of Don Rosa everywhere! These collections were published in close cooperation with Mr. Rosa, and these stories preview the plot construction, humor, and artistic quality to be found in his later Disney works. Longtime fans of Rosa's Disney work will also recognize and appreciate seeing that some of the now-classic Scrooge and Donald plots actually saw light first in these stories! Both volumes feature full-color covers with black-and-white interiors, each approx 190 pages. Volume 1 is vertically formatted, while Volume II is "landscape" formatted. VOL. 1: PERTWILLABY PAPERS—HC $30.00 VOL. 2: CAPTAIN KENTUCKY—HC $30.00 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING Price Guides STARS OF THE MONTH OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME #31 by Robert M. Overstreet; Covers by Murphy Anderson & John K. Snyder III The all-new, 31st edition offers a choice of covers by Silver Age legend Murphy Anderson (recreating Bob Kane's cover to Detective Comics #31) and John K. Snyder III (recreating Jack Kirby's cover to Fantastic Four #1), along with an amazing assembly of articles about the comics and their creators. In addition to the best-researched pricing in the hobby, you'll find market reports, key sales, in-depth historical information, tips on grading, and the most complete record of comic books from the 1800s to the present. You'll also find features on the 40th anniversary of Marvel's landmark Fantastic Four #1; Wonder Woman's 60th anniversary; profiles of cover artists Murphy Anderson and John K. Snyder III; a look at the phenomenal Platinum Age success of The Brownies; and the work of the hottest creator in comics right now, writer-artist Brian Michael Bendis! This edition also includes an updated directory of fan websites and much more! DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—HC (STAR13175) $30.00 DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—SC (STAR13176) $22.00 FANTASTIC FOUR COVER—HC (STAR13177) $30.00 FANTASTIC FOUR COVER—SC (STAR13178) $22.00 **************** THE BIG BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 31 It's the Overstreet Price Guide Volume 31 in a special limited edition! This 8 ½" x 11" version is limited to 2,000 copies and features stay flat spiral binding, larger print, and room for notes. It contains only the pricing, top ten charts, and selected glossary matter. This version of the Guide is essential for all comic book specialists! Features John K. Snyder III's Fantastic Four #1 re-creation on the front cover and Murphy Anderson's Detective Comics #31 re-creation on the back cover! (STAR13671) SC $35.00 PHOTO-JOURNAL GUIDE TO MARVEL COMICS VOLUME 4 This is one of two companion volumes that feature all Marvel releases, including covers and stories from 1961—the beginning of Marvel's heyday—through the late '70s (as well as some '80s material), from Amazing Fantasy #15 to Giant Size X-Men #1! HC, 10x14 (STAR00179) HC, 10x14, PC $29.95 ******************* EC Comics EC WEIRD FANTASY COMPLETE LIBRARY SET by Various Entire sets of the original EC comics series would normally cost a fortune to collect, but these affordable sets are available at a fraction of the cost. Each set reprints a different comic series, with each hardcover in the set reprinting several issues of the series. (STAR00585) Set $90.00 EC ANNUALS by Various The troubled (and troubling) brainchild of the late Wm. M. Gaines, the legendary EC Comics combined unparalleled artwork (by comic book legends like Wally Wood, Al Williamson, Joe Orlando, Graham Ingels, Jack Davis, and many, many others) with great—and often gruesome—stories. From horror to humor and from science-fiction to adventure, the EC line of comic books remain today as one of the pinnacles of comic achievement. Each softcover volume contains five complete EC comics— including covers—presented in chronological order. WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY #1 (STAR00841) $8.95 WEIRD SCIENCE-FANTASY #2 (STAR01382) $12.95 TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION HC Tales of Terror! is a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook, and more! Every EC cover is reproduced in full color! See the work of creators like Wally Wood, Al Feldstein, Al Williamson, Harvey Kurtzman, Graham Ingels, Bernie Krigstein, and others! Encounter the other events that shaped the comics world for decades to come! This hardcover edition is in The Complete EC Library format! Co-Published by Gemstone Publishing and Fantagraphics Books. (STAR11041) HC $39.95 LITTLE LULU LIBRARY ALBUM VOLUME 5 HC by Marjorie Buell The humorous mis-adventures of Marjorie Buell's Little Lulu and her friends are re-printed in these gorgeous hardcover collections. Each set includes three volumes, and reprints the stories as they appeared. (STAR01946) HC $130.00 GRAILWERKS BABEBARIANS CARD SET SERIES 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Set MSRP: $20.00 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #5 by John Smith & Mike Mayhew Prompted by the shadowy occult figure she met last issue, Vampirella finds herself in the small township of Coogan's Bluff in search of the mysterious artifact known as the "Black Mirror." But when Vampirella helps rescue a woman and her son from a grotesque inhuman cult called the Trauma Sutra, she has no idea that it is the first step on a journey that will take her to the edge of insanity... and beyond! Regular cover by Mike Mayhew, Limited Edition cover by David Finch. REGULAR COVER—FC, 32pg $2.99 LIMITED COVER—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA LITHOGRAPH BY MIKE MAYHEW by Mike Mayhew Harris Comics and Dynamic Forces present the now classic first cover to Vampirella #1 by Mike Mayhew as this beautiful 18" x 24" lithograph! The only Vampirella litho of 2001, this print is also available signed and numbered by Mayhew. Limited production run. UNSIGNED—FC, 18x24 $19.95 SIGNED—FC, 18x24 (CAUT: 2) $39.95 VAMPIRELLA #1 J. SCOTT CAMPBELL HOLO-FX CHROME EDITION Cover by J. Scott Campbell It's the hottest book of the summer, wrapped up in a holographic chrome cover by fan-favorite J. Scott Campbell and limited to only 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg $14.95 VAMPIRELLA #1-3 SIGNED & NUMBERED PLATINUM SET by Mark Millar & Mike Mayhew All three issues of Mark Millar's "Nowheresville" story arc, signed-and-numbered by artist Mike Mayhew! Each set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 250 sets. As an added bonus Vampirella #1 will be the previously unavailable Platinum Edition! (CAUT: 2) Set (x3) $39.95 VAMPIRELLA MIKE MAYHEW T-SHIRT by Mike Mayhew An all-new black T-Shirt design featuring artwork by Mike Mayhew! Available in Large and X-Large, this black shirt is silk- screened and is of the highest quality. Made in the USA. L-XL $21.95Ea. VAMPIRELLA SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO An 8" x 10" photo of the new Vampirella, individually signed by the model! Photo $9.95 HEAVY METAL SIMON BISLEY LIMITED EDITION ARTBOOK This essential collection contains work from Slain, Lobo, Judge Dredd, and many other famous Bisley works. Includes a black- and-white signed and numbered tip-in plate. Limited to 2,000 copies. MATURE READERS HC, 96pg $29.95 HEAVY METAL MARCH 2002 A new graphic novel by Azpiri featuring the character Lorna. Also, included is the next installment for "Fistful of Blood," and "Snake." Plus, a short story by Boucq, and more! MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 HIERONYMUS PRESS JULES VERNE'S TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA D:EUXE EDITION Adapted & Illustrated by Gary Gianni Terror at sea! The time is 1866. The maritime world is thrown into chaos by a mad genius who makes his home beneath the waves — Captain Nemo! Combining adventure strip storytelling with drawings reminiscent of nineteenth century engravings, noted illustrator Gary Gianni adapts Jules Verne's classic into a lavishly detailed graphic novel. The first title published by Gianni's own Hieronymus Press, this signed & numbered, limited edition offering is printed on heavy acid-free stock in a large format (8 ¾" x 12 ¼") that allows for beautiful reproduction of Gianni's delicate line work. The book also includes a tipped-in color plate by Gianni, as well as a sketchbook section featuring several pieces of rare and previously unpublished art. Limited to 1,000 copies, each will come signed-and-numbered by the artist. Gatefold covers. SC, 8x12, 56pg, b&w $25.00 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING STARS OF THE MONTH NOGEGON HC by Luc Schuiten & François Schuiten Nogegon is the second planet that makes up the system of the Hollow Grounds. Nelle, a beautiful Gamma woman from the vertical world of Zara, has come to this strange land in search of a missing friend. Nogegon is governed by an inescapable law of symmetry, which leads Nelle to live through the same events that marked her friend's journey before she disappeared. The logic behind the world of the Hollow Grounds seems familiar to us, but it is in fact giddily booby-trapped. (STAR12558) HC, 8x11, 72pg, FC $14.95 CARAPACES HC by Luc & Francois Schuiten Part of the Hollow Grounds series that includes Nogegon. This hardcover album is the perfect way to marvel at the astounding artwork of Francois Schuiten. Carapaces is six short stories that each showcase a different style of Schuiten's amazing work. Joined together by visitations from strange winged creatures, each tale in this volume centers around the effects of desire on man. (STAR13774) MATURE READERS HC, 64pg, FC $14.95 ZARA HC by Luc & Francois Schuiten The next album in the best-selling Hollow Grounds album series that includes Nogegon and Carapaces. Zara is the fifth in a group of seven planets that are called "the hollow grounds." Inhabited entirely by women, Zara is composed of two concentric layers that are independent of each other. The outer layer rotates continuously, while the inner layer stays foxed. Delve into Zara's secrets in the beautiful volume illustrated by Francois Schiuten. (STAR13885) MATURE READERS HC, 58pg, FC (1 of 6) $14.95 DORMANT BEAST by Enki Bilal New York, 2023. Nike, the hero of The Dormant Beast, has got a prodigious memory, and he uses his gift to try to understand his past as a Yugoslav orphan, as well as his violent and chaotic present; a present where the manipulative power of the Obscurantisis threatens world order. This is a haunting and captivating graphic novel. (STAR10936) SC, FC, 72pg $10.95 ***************** IDEA & DESIGN WORKS STAR OF THE MONTH UNO FANTA: THE ART ASHLEY WOOD HC by Ashley Wood Ashley Woods has become one of the industry's most acclaimed artists. Wood's unique blend of traditional and computer illustration has lead him to work on a variety of projects with clients as diverse as recording artist Ice T, DreamWorks, Random House, Warner Brothers, and TSR. His work can currently be seen in the monthly pages of Hellspawn. Filled with never- before-seen art, this full-color, 8 ½" x 11" hardcover book features work from Wood's upcoming projects and many examples of this striking illustrations of women. (STAR13834) HC, 96pg, FC $29.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO SWIMSUITS: MERMAIDS THONGS & CD-ROMS SIGNED SUPER PACK A cd-rom that showcases beautiful swimsuit models in exotic locales. Artist/photographer Steve Woron presents a comic that contains irresistibly provocative poses from his roving camera. Also featured are underwater glamour photos and mermaid artwork from a host of renowned artists including Don Paresi, Fred Rawles, and Steve Woron. Other features include a foil pack of Swimsuits & Mermaids cards, 3 promo cards, and one "too-sexy" undistributed promo card. MATURE READERS Pack SRP: $13.95 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP HAMMER OF THE GODS COLOR SAGA by Michael Avon Oeming & Mark Obie Wheatley Okay, so the Gods got drunk one night. It happens! And that's when trouble started. Next, Modi and Skögul faced off with a color-sucking Dragon and had to watch as the gods were transformed into animals. And it all spells doom for everyone here on Earth. You can't miss this story that had to be in color! This prestige format color book also presents an expanded version of the Hammer of the Gods online daily comic strip for the first time! A great introduction to the series in an exciting book from the Eisner award-winning artist and co-creator of Powers! FC, 48pg $4.95 LIBERTY MEADOWS #24 by Frank Cho Watch in this holiday issue as Dean and Ralph have a "Virtual Reality Adventure." Then watch as Dean tries out his new pick- up lines! Then follow the gang as they head to the gym for the Liberty Meadows workout! Frank Cho adds a cover and new strips to combine with reprinted strips from the dailies April 10th, 2000 through May 28th, 2000. Have fun! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH IS ART: THE ART OF INSIGHT STUDIOS HC by Gross, Cho, Hempel, Wheatley, & Various This coffee table book brims with the best from artists of Liberty Meadows, Hammer of the Gods, Sandman, Titanic Tales, Breathtaker, and Heavy Metal. For twenty years, the artists of Insight Studios have been creating fabulous artwork and illustrations for comic books, paperback books, illustrated books, newspapers, magazines, advertising, and even gallery showings of fine art. There are over 50 color originals by Frank Cho alone in this book that you can't find elsewhere. Plus, more extras from Gray Morrow, Michael Avon Oeming, Frank Frazetta, Neil Vokes, Adam Hughes, Al Williamson, John Staton, Pat Boyette, Jeff Jones, Gil Kane, Mike Kaluta, and others. REG. (STAR13226)––HC, 12x9, 112pg, FC $29.95 O/A LIMITED ED.––HC, 12x9, 112pg, FC $49.95 *************** IRONCAT FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 7 #5 Futaba's money-loving schoolmate (and manager) Negiri has cooked up yet another publicity stunt: Futaba-chan's first kiss! This contest has all the guys at school clamoring at their shot to get near Futaba's lips, but the winner turns out to be a rather calm, attractive man... who puts the moves on Misaki? b&w, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 3 #5 Still separated, Yui and Nagi continue to struggle against the Shi who have entrapped our heroes in a complex illusion. Not everything is real, nor do the members in this group of Shi seem to have the same agenda. Can Nagi escape the dream that has ensnared him in time to save Yui? b&w, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU GN #1 by Toshihiro Hirano & Narumi Kakinouchi Vampire Miyu fans rejoice! Hot on the heels of the hugely popular and recently completed New Vampire Miyu series from the acclaimed creative duo of artist Narumi Kakinouchi and writer/director Toshihiro Hirano, comes the first volume collecting the Vampire Princess Miyu series. In order to preserve the original integrity and the haunting details of the delicate line art, this saga will be printed in a special "Japanese Format Graphic Novel Edition," reading from left to right in it's entirety of 204 pages. Follow the adventures of Miyu and her faithful companion Larva as they hunt wandering Shinma and come to terms with their place in the human realm. SC, 204pg, b&w $17.95 Sexy Fruit COOL DEVICES #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 8 #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 JAY COMPANY COMICS G.I. JOE CONVENTION SPECIAL #1 by Josh Blaylock & Steve Kurth Image Comics action meets 1980s nostalgia in the hottest new series of the fall! See the very first appearance of the new G.I. Joe team, complete with story pages, character re-designs, and background history. This book also features guest pin-ups by J. Scott Campbell, series creator Josh Blaylock, David Michael Beck, and more! b&w, 24pg SRP: $10.95 DARKCHYLDE LEGACY #1 SIGNED LIMITED EDITION by Randy Queen This version of Darkchylde Legacy #1 is a true rarity; originally offered as a scarce retailer premium. This book sports a new cardstock cover by comic legend Art Adams, with a signature by series artist and creator Randy Queen! This book comes complete with Certificate of Authenticity and is sealed in a protective bag and board. FC, 22pg MSRP: $9.99 DARKCHYLDE #1-5 SIGNATURE EDITION TP by Randy Queen Darkchylde has become one of the premiere independent titles of the last decade. To celebrate this anniversary milestone, Jay Company proudly offers a trade collection of the original mini-series, complete with extra sketches and notes! These copies come autographed by series artist and creator Randy Queen, along with a Certificate of authenticity. Sealed in a protective sleeve. SC, 7x10, FC SRP: $19.95 THE WICKED #1 TOWER VARIANT EDITION by Francis Takenaga & Roy Martinez The Wicked from Image Comics and Avalon Studios set a new standard for modern gothic horror, blended with action and adventure. The first issue of this series was offered as a special variant edition, with a brand new fantasy painted cover by Drew, exclusive to select Tower Records locations, but now available through Previews! FC, 22pg MSRP: $9.99 THE 10TH MUSE GALLERY LIMITED EDITION by Darren Davis & Various The 10th Muse Gallery is a limited edition book, with a print run strictly numbering to only 1,000 copies. This book features commentary by creator Darren Davis, with pin-ups by the industry's hottest rising stars including Randy Green, Keron Grant, Tone Rodriguez, and other Image artists. As a special bonus within this issue, there is a new collection of exclusive photos of the sexy Rena Mero, the inspiration for the 10th Muse comic series! FC, 22pg $12.95 KAMI SHIBAL PRESS LITERARY GRAFFITI #1 by Jeff Alexander & Ian Sattler SPX Steering Committee member and Ignatz Awards Coordinator Jeff Alexander makes his first foray into publishing with Literary Graffiti #1. A book which blends both American and Japanese cartoon-styles, it is a new step in the right direction for fans of Calvin and Hobbes. The lead story, The Deadly Persimmon, is a retelling of a Korean fairytale concerning how the hare lost its tail. But the question is: how could he lose something he never had in the first place? Also, the backup story Super Glamour Battle Kitty. b&w, 28pg $3.50 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT ROOMIES! #2 by David Willis It's the second juvenile installment! Joyce's roommate tries to decipher exactly how pure Joyce really is — how can she be nearly twenty years old and still giggle at the mere mention of obscene material? Meanwhile, Danny finds problems with his girlfriend Sal. Can Joe help him through this rough time, or is he too busy sowing his wild oats? b&w, 24pg $2.95 SUPEROSITY #6 by Chris Crosby Christmas 1999: Chris receives the ultimate Christmas gift… a nano-robotic exoskeleton with the power to make him a honest- to-goodness superhero! His best friend Boardy is the creature of unknown origin that created the super-suit, and who believes his possibly-robotic body could die at the stroke of midnight (courtesy of the Y2K bug). It may have been a merry Christmas, but was it a happy new year? Also includes the first appearance of Jork, the fan-favorite Swedish web designer who competes with Chris at Cool-Ass Internet. b&w, 24pg $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: TEMPEST'S GATE #1 by S. Smith, Lilly, & Wiacek PART ONE (of 4): "Born of Fire"—The bold new era of Dungeons & Dragons continues with this brand-new series from acclaimed Nightwing penciller Mike Lilly and JLA writer Sean Smith! Aidus, a young paladin in command of an isolated border colony, soon realizes his inexperience is more than dangerous — it's deadly! Raiding orcs, a fiery sorceress, true love, and mysterious new companions are only a few of the dangers Aidus must face, as tensions in the border town bubble over! FC, 24pg (1 of 4) (Note Price) $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #62 "Dice Station Zero"—Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers. The principal characters — B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hands — play numerous characters in their role- playing games. But their essential characteristics and hilarious interactions always shine through whatever roles they're playing. In addition to the comics, KoDT features articles geared to a gamer's perspective. A fantastic and hilarious slice of (fantasy) life in strips! b&w, 32pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #10 by Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Join the misadventures of Knuckles, El Ravager, Zayre and Teflon Billy as they wreak havoc with their unique brand of heroics. In this issue, what began as some harmless looting and pillaging turns into a courtroom drama, as the Trio fight to win their freedom from a haughty judge and a noble lord - who just may give them more trouble than they bargained for. Can a dwarven thief really be a good lawyer? And who's really behind what's happening to our heroes? Find out in the newest episode, "Judgment Day!" KODT: Illustrated re-tells the adventures of the Untouchable Trio (plus One) from the perspective of their HackMaster role-playing game characters. Now loaded with new material! b&w, 32pg (Note Price)$2.99 TONY DIGEROLAMO'S THE TRAVELERS #13 by DiGerolamo, Moreno, & Dunn "The Princess and the Peabrain"—Is Barbara the Barbarian royalty? When two blonde-haired nobles run into Barbara, she soon discovers that they may be her long lost parents. But can the sword broad with the broad sword trade in her blades for tea and crumpets? And can Princess Chastity make a lady out of the beer-swilling savage? All this and Barbara's terrible secret revealed! Don't miss it! Cover by fantasy illustrator, Tommy Castillo! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg (Note Price)$2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: IN THE SHADOWS OF DRAGONS #1-3 by Donovan, Walpole, & Mac When three powerful dragons come in search of a treasure they believe is being held in the town of Rel Astra, the frightened populace must somehow materialize a "treasure" they know nothing about… or the dragons will decimate every living creature within the metropolis! Four brave souls are charged with the responsibility of finding what the dragons seek before their home is burned to the ground. Can these heroes save their people in time when they do not even know what they are searching for? FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. *********************** LANDWASTER BOOKS BEAT PECULIAR BOOK 1 Includes the furry story of Slammin' Bunneez, a struggling band with a new lead singer. Then there's the story of three roommates. One cell dweller was kicked out of his apartment. One's a DJ. The other's a werewolf. Also includes the cartoonist's real life meeting with Tori Amos. MATURE READERS SC, 104pg, b&w $12.95 LAST GASP TINTIN: THE COMPLETE COMPANION HC by Michael Farr; Illustrations by Hergé Tintin The Complete Companion starts where Tintin and the World of Hergé stopped. An overview of the world famous comic character and of his adventures through the 23 titles of the complete oeuvre, the Complete Companion contextualizes Hergé's work, replaces it in its historical period by showing side by side the drawings and the references used by the artist to establish believable backgrounds and realistic details. Also included are a large number of sketches that Hergé would re-work and polish until he would fine the clearest, most easily readable line giving birth to a style that would later be called the Clear Line. This hardcover edition with dustjacket includes 500 illustrations. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. HC, 205pg, FC $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COLLEGE OF EROTIC SCIENCES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $12.95 O/A THE NUNS OF TERROR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $12.95 O/A SEX GAMES SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $12.95 ************* STAR OF THE MONTH WAITING FOR FOOD: CRUMB PLACEMAT DRAWINGS VOLUME 2 The second volume of drawings on paper tablecloths by Robert Crumb. Four years of restaurant drawings by the Grand Living Master of Comics. French people, aliens, and musicians… no one is safe from Crumb's Rapidograph! Published by Oog n Blik. (STAR13756) HC, 96pg, b&w $34.95 ************ LINSNER.COM STAR OF THE MONTH DAWN: PIN-UP GODDESS by Joseph Michael Linsner Thirty-two pages of Linsner doing what he does best — Dawn! The Horned God, Darrian Ashoka, and the entire cast of colorful characters come to life in over two dozen brand-new, cover-quality paintings exploring and illuminating Dawn's world. Part classic cheesecake, part mystic journey, the spirits of Alberto Vargas and Joseph Campbell come together in this Linsner-created artistic manifesto! More than a pin-up book, more than a comic book — it's a complete cosmic rebirth experience! (STAR13847) FC, 32pg $2.95 *************** LIQUID COMICS GYPSY COMPANY #4 Black lines are drawn in the sand, and the battle comes to a head between Gypsy Company and Goshuro Rex's monstrous companions. Chimara leads the group to the tyrant's throne room where they discover the omega child Ephraim, who unconsciously powers the fountain of youth. Will they escape in time, or will this be Gypsy Company's last dance with death? b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONE STAR PRESS PANTHEON #10 by Willingham, Ryan, & Williams Dynasty defeated! That's right, her final battle with Outrider takes a devastating toll, and trust us, you won't believe what comes next. Also, now that Deathboy is free again, Johnny Venture's plans for "Operation: Red Sky" are finally revealed. Meanwhile, Daedalus prepares for the final assault of the Freedom Machine! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MANDALAY BOOKS MCCANDLESS & COMPANY: DEAD RAZOR BALTIMORE COMIC-CON 2001 EDITION by Vaughn, Busch, & Sheehan The Special Limited Edition of the hot new crime/noir graphic novel by J.C. Vaughn illustrated by Matt Busch (Star Wars) and Shawn Sheehan, with pin-ups by Michael Avon Oeming (Powers), John K. Snyder III (Doctor Mid-Nite) and featuring a cover by Gene Gonzales (Tales of the Cherokee)! Available in two editions: Regular and Signed, with the signatures of at least five of the contributors! Supplies of these editions will be limited. SC, b&w $7.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TALES OF THE CHEROKEE #1 by Gene Gonzales Before the first European settlers arrived, there were the Cherokee. This bold new comic that opens a world almost entirely left alone since the days of Scout. Written and illustrated by Gene Gonzales (Mister X, Maze Agency), Tales of the Cherokee is a journey into creation and destruction, a voyage into myth and legend, and a peak underground enlivened by clean, classic line work and solid storytelling. An enjoyable and even educational introduction into the Cherokee mythos, Tales of the Cherokee is a superior all-ages title that imparts something different to each age group. b&w, 32pg $2.95 ************************* METAPHROG OFFERED AGAIN O/A LOUIS: RED LETTER DAY GN by Metaphrog Don't miss out on this acclaimed multiple Eisner and Ignatz award nominee! This book has created a phenomenal buzz. Louis and his companion FC are two inhabitants of a simple hamlet. Louis hungers for adventure and this tale follows his attempts to live his dreams. Designed to frighten and amuse children of all ages, and characterized by a quirky humor, this scary-cute story will make you laugh and cry. This beautifully painted book is printed on art paper and perfect bound. SC, 8x8, 68pg, FC $15.95 O/A LOUIS: LYING TO CLIVE GN by Metaphrog Life on the bee farm is hard. But, Louis soon finds himself embroiled in a world of mystery and adventure. What is the secret of The Hive? Why would anyone be "Lying to Clive?" This graphic novel is beautifully hand painted and printed on matte art paper with a complete, brand new stand alone story: a fractured fairy tale for modern times. Fans of Louis: Red Letter Day and new readers have been delighted by this highly anticipated book. Children of all ages have fallen in love with Louis SC, 8x8, 58pg, FC $14.95 ******************** MID-WEST COMIC COMPANY INFERNO #0 2001 WIZARD WORLD EDITION Top Cow's Inferno: Hellbound #0 issue with an exclusive Wizard World Chicago 2001 cover. Features story by Top Cow founder Marc Silvestri and art by the super-hot Billy Tan! Extremely limited. Comes bagged and boarded. FC SRP: $9.99 SILKE #1 FRENCH VARIANT COVER Straight from France comes this exclusive Silke #1 Alternate cover. This incredible risqué cover by Tony Daniels is limited to just a few 1000 copies, and features all new artwork by series creator Tony Daniels. Comes bagged and boarded. FC SRP: $19.99 TALES OF WITCHBLADE #7 MID-WEST KEU CHA SIGNED VARIANT EDITION The exclusive Mid-West Comic Co. alternate cover featuring artwork by Keu Cha, signed by Mr. Keu Cha himself. Includes a certificate of authenticity. Part of the new Mid-West Comic Co. "Bargain Priced Signature" series! FC SRP: $10.99 UNIVERSE #1 KEOWN PLATINUM FOIL VARIANT EDITION Universe is the series that will re-create the Top Cow universe and its characters. Paul Jenkins and Clayton (No Honor) Crain tell a story that builds on the events that spun out of the pages of Darkness #40. Dale Keown has provided an incredible alternate cover image that has been stamped in platinum foil. This collector's item issue is limited to just 1500 copies and each comes bagged and boarded. FC MSRP: $12.99 WITCHBLADE #40 KEU CHA SIGNED SKETCH COVER EDITION Another awesome alternate cover signed by series artist Keu Cha, and priced to be included in the Mid-West Comic Co. "Bargain Priced Signature" Series. FC MSRP: $12.99 MIRAGE STUDIOS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES VOLUME 4 #1 by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson Peter Laird was the co-creator of the original 1984 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. He has since teamed up with Planet Racers collaborator Jim Lawson for this exciting new series featuring the turtles fifteen years after the events seen in the last Mirage TMNT series. A severe winter grips New York City. And to make matters worse, a space shuttle has disappeared from Earth orbit! Suddenly, the turtles are mistaken for aliens! They're attacked by the Madhattan Maulitia. Chaos ensues! b&w, 32pg $2.95 MONKEYSUIT PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH MONKEYSUIT VOLUME 3: VIVA LA MONKEYSUIT by Various Viva La Monkeysuit is the third volume in this critically-acclaimed anthology series by New York's premiere animators and underground comics creators. Here are 18 diverse, entertaining, and totally brand-new stories, featuring the work of Mo Willems (Cartoon Network's Sheep in the Big City), Chris McCulloch (Fox's The Tick), Prentis Rollins (JLA, Batman: The Ultimate Evil) and 16 other new and familiar artists. (STAR13955) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $11.95 ****************** MOONSTONE WORLD OF DARKNESS: VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE'S THEO BELL by Edwards & Reynolds, Mounts, & Marrinan The World of Darkness focuses on stories of existing characters in the White Wolf universe. The first story centers around the Brujah policeman, Theo Bell, who's on a grim mission: A small city brims with rogue thin-bloods that risk exposing the Masquerade… and Theo unwittingly finds himself embroiled in a power struggle, with more than one high-ranking vampire hiding an explosive secret up his sleeve! Luckily for Theo, there are many faces to be smashed in, and many windpipes to be squished! Murder, deceit, and the Sabbat establishment all collide, as things are never quite what they seem to be in the World of Darkness! Squarebound. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $5.95 MIDNIGHT MUSE #2 PAINED BY NUMBERS A social worker makes a strange call on a dysfunctional family that has too many skeletons in the closet. Follow the unseen Muse, as she's summoned to this family by an autistic child's artistic ability. With the Muse's guidance, we take a peek into the deep recesses of the child's bruised psyche. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MIDNIGHT MUSE #1 DOES IT FEEL WRONG OR WRITE by Joe Gentile &Drew Tucker Join the Muse as she "touches" a writer who's up against "writer's block." Without knowing it, he needs her for more than her usual "artistic inspiration," as his world crumbles into nothing. This is a new situation for the unseen Muse, as she is unsure of how to handle raw emotion. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 *********************** CAMBION 3-PAK Check out the rock n' roll bassist who speaks in song lyrics, along with his bunny pal in dark humorous adventures. Issues #3, 4, and 5 are collected in this convenient 3-pak! Pak $6.95 NBM BOOKS RAPTORS VOLUME 3 GN by Dufaux & Marini An hallucinatory tale of horror, eroticism and thrilling action, with breathless gothic imagery! Drago and his sister Camilla, two vampires out for carnage, have come to avenge the death of their father and exterminate one prominent and powerful branch of their kin. The answer to this threat comes in the form of Aznar Akeba, descendant of the same branch as our two vicious avengers. In the middle is Inspector Lenore and her partner Benito Biaggi, who desperately fight to unravel the struggle and keep it from reaching anarchic proportions! MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $10.95 STARS OF THE MONTH RAPTORS VOLUME 1 GN by Dufaux & Marini "Your kingdom is doomed." Such is written in blood on the walls in a series of very odd murders that the beautiful Lt. Lenore is investigating. Each victim has been dispatched with a long needle bursting odd cysts behind the ears. The web of intrigue brings her into a netherworld of vampires embroiled in an internecine struggle for power. (STAR12001) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 56pg, FC $10.95 RAPTORS VOLUME 2 GN by Dufaux & Marini "In truth, I tell you my brothers... We'll have to keep vigilant not to give in to the minions of self-conceit! Every race, every civilization comes to its end through no fault but its own..." Can the all-powerful vampiric underworld heed these words before it is too late? The cysts behind their ears are a sign of their vulnerability not shared by the two mysterious arrivals from Europe, who continue to wreak havoc among them in a blood-lust of vengeance. But the underworld has ascertained their origin and may have a powerful answer. (STAR11773) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 64pg, FC $10.95 GIPSY VOLUME 1 GN by Marini As seen in Heavy Metal! Mid-XXIst century. The northern hemisphere is hit by a glacial period, the ozone hole is getting wider, the world's political situation is becoming chaotic. However, a huge transcontinental highway, the C3C, has been created. Everywhere, little boys dream of being truckers, having their rig to travel the world. Tsagoi, the Gipsy, is one of them. He doesn't play badminton. He doesn't smell like roses. But he does have his truck. (STAR11991) MATURE READERS SC, 9x12, 64pg, FC $10.95 *********************** HOUSE OF JAVA #4 by Mark Murphy "The last time I drove out of Jacksboro, I was eighteen. I left both cocky and stupid enough to believe that I could take on all that the world had to throw at me. And it threw plenty. Seven years have passed and by the looks of it, Jacksboro hasn't changed any. But I have. I'm coming back to the innocent fields of my childhood... and I'm coming back with my tail between my legs." So narrates Jason, but, with his friends, he stumbles onto a buried secret in his old home town, a messy, dirty, frightful secret about some of its denizens. The discovery of it, ironically, turns out to be cathartic. Another remarkably insightful story by the comics bard of middle America, Mark Murphy. b&w $2.95 HOUSE OF JAVA #1-3 SET Catch up on the series by getting these rare early issues! Set $8.00 (AFTER)LIFE IN GOTHLAND #6 by Shea Anton Pensa The not-cute Goth comic that's takin' names! After being summoned from Purgatory, Maddox finds himself trapped by the Gothique News Network, who have used the Spooko-rama device to contain his soul. But the machine turns Maddy into a full- fledged poltergeist, allowing him to turn the tables on G.N.N., and letting Maddox wreak sabotage all over the station. And it gets better when Maddy discovers that the Dead can, indeed, possess the living, so Maddy teaches Vesper and Carmina a well- deserved lesson. MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 (AFTER)LIFE IN GOTHLAND #1-5 SET by Shea Anton Pensa Don't miss the first five issues to see how Maddox "made it to the other side!" MATURE READERS Set $12.00 ****************** A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER VOLUME 2: JACK THE RIPPER—NEW PRINTING by Rick Geary Rick has researched this book extensively and presents, with his own inimitable tongue-in-cheek style, the Jack The Ripper mystery as told through a journal of a fascinated Englishman of the day. Both factual and darkly funny, Geary¹s personal take on this story shines an ironic light on the repressive society that spawned such a monster. SC— b&w, 6x9, 64pg $8.95 HC (STAR07126)—b&w, 6x9, 64pg $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH A TREASURY OF VICTORIAN MURDER: THE MYSTERY OF MARY ROGERS—NEW PRINTING by Rick Geary Rick Geary presents yet another true crime of the last century, very carefully researched and factual, but with his usual gleeful tongue-in-cheek look at all of the lurid details. Mary Rogers was a compellingly beautiful lass employed in a cigar store in New York. Then, she suddenly disappeared. The press had a field day with all the possible shocking possibilities, but the case was never solved. The hypotheses remain many. Make up your own mind as Geary recreates a fascinating picture of the nascent, still somewhat anarchical soon-to-be metropolis of New York. SC (STAR13416) —b&w, 6x9, 80pg $8.95 HC (STAR12876)—b&w, 6x9, 80pg $15.95 **************** Eurotica THE ART OF IRVIN BOMB SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 GRIN & BARE IT #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GRIN AND BARE IT #1-2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL #1—SC, 8x11, 48pg, PC $5.95 #2—SC, 8x11, 48pg, PC $5.95 O/A DOCTOR, I'M TOO BIG! SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 **************** STAR OF THE MONTH JUST BLOOMED: THE ART OF BORIS LOPEZ SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR11426) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, PC $11.95 NEKO PRESS WILDFLOWER TRIBAL SCREAMS #1 by Billy Martinez & Mickey Clausen Once a princess of the Du Charme kingdom, Cassandra is faced with moving on and leaving behind the life she once had. Now alone on her journeys she meets up with a mysterious bounty hunter named Henna, who offers Cassandra a very persuadable proposition. If you like sword fights, wizards and dinosaurs, this book delivers! Covers by Billy Martinez and Dark One. MARTINEZ COVER—b&w, 24pg $2.99 DARK ONE COVER—b&w, 24pg $4.99 WILDFLOWER Y2K Previously available only through last year's convention tour, every copy of this signed and numbered book has its own original color sketch inside the front cover. Not one sketch is the same. Limited to only 2,000 copies! Features cardstock covers. b&w, 16pg $10.00 NEW DIMENSION COMICS OZZY OSBOURNE BLACK SABBATH COLLECTOR'S SET Warehouse find! Includes the original first printings of Ozzy Osbourne #1 (sealed with a guitar pick!), and Black Sabbath #1. Also comes with the never-before-offered GOLD editions of each, bordered in gold metallic ink. Copies have a little wear from sitting in the original cartons since 1993. Quantities are limited. Set $19.99 NEW ENGLAND COMICS THE TICK COLOR #6 by Marc Silvia & Mychailo Kazybrid The return of Proto-Tick! In response to intense reader demand, The Tick's most popular (and most primitive) clone, Proto- Tick, returns to plague the one he calls "Ma-Ma!" Blinded by his pursuit of motherly love, Proto falls into the clutches of the notorious super-villain, Chairface Chippendale. Can The Tick and Arthur rescue their, er... "son," before Chairface blasts Proto-Tick back to the primordial "ooze" from whence he came? Do they even WANT to? These questions and many more you never even thought to ask will be answered in this all-new full-color action-packed comic! FC, 32pg $3.95 TICK & ARTHUR BONANZA 2-PAK This bargain-priced pak contains two issues, each of which reprints three issues of the original Tick & Arthur series! 2-pak $11.00 TICK: HEROES OF CITY BONANZA 2-PAK Each issue contains three issues of the original Tick: Heroes of the City series! 2-pak $11.00 TICK KARMA TORNADO BONANZA 3-PAK Each issue contains three issues of the original Tick: Karma Tornado series! 2-pak $14.85 ASSASSINATE HITLER! #1 by Ron Ledwell The first limited series from NEC Press's "Dark" line of gritty, hard-edged comics! Writer/artist Ron Ledwell examines in exciting detail the real life plots to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. Hitler was the target of multiple attempts at assassination. Some of the most famous figures of Hitler's Germany were implicated in these plots, including such luminaries as Field Marshal Rommel. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w (1 of 3) $3.75 OLLIE OLLIE OXEN FREE PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE COLLECTED INNOCENT BYSTANDER VOLUME ONE by Gary Sassaman The first four issues of Gary Sassaman's Innocent Bystander are collected in this trade paperback with an introduction by Mark Evanier. IB explores the real world, including dating, movies, TV, growing up, and Gary's own adventures with his beloved cats, Stan and Ollie. Innocent Bystander was part of Image Comics' Geeksville, and here's your chance to read the original self-published stories with this perfect Christmas gift for people who don't read comics! SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 *********** NICKELODEON RUGRATS COMIC ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 #9 Nickelodeon's too-cool toddlers return in their latest issue featuring games, puzzles, and an all-new Rugrats adventures! Magazine format. FC, 32pg $2.95 ONI PRESS THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS 3: MONKEY TALES #6 by Judd Winick This is the big finish, folks, and we do mean big! "Big" like a giant gorilla with a gift for gab! "Big" like an amazingly gorgeous Amazon from another dimension! "Big" like Jeremy's appetite for Oreos! "Big" as Barry's big brain! It's all here, folks — the laughter, the action, the monkeys! See why the third Barry Ween series has been Judd Winick's most successful yet! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.95 BLUE MONDAY: ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS TP by Chynna Clugston-Major It's the second mini-series, all under one cover! Things start off bad as a costume party goes all wrong, and the brain-damaged, hormonally-challenged boys videotape Bleu in the bath. From there, Bleu and Clover will stop at nothing to get the tape back, while Erin makes it her personal mission to make sure everything stays screwed up! You see, this deranged action is actually a mating ritual in Alan and Victor's eyes, and Erin can't help but pit them against each other. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 BLUE MONDAY BUTTON SET designed by Chynna Clugston-Major Whether for your leather jacket, your book bag, or wherever you see fit, these Blue Monday buttons are the coolest accessories of the year! You can wear Bleu, Clover, Victor, or Alan — wear the whole gang, or make your own combination of this tangled web of romance and angst. Or just sport the Blue Monday logo and let your friends know you read the most fab comic on the racks! This set comes all together in one handy bag so you have no fear of not getting them all! Five buttons in total, 1" across. Button Set (x5) $7.50 KILLER PRINCESSES #1 by Gail Simone & Lea Hernandez Bust: 36. Waist: 24. Hips: 36. Guns: .44. IQ: Not so Good... What happens to the Prom Queen when the prom is over? Meet the girls of the sorority — Faith, Hope, and Charity — the most popular girls on campus, and the best assassins the world has ever known! When these girls aren't in class, they're toppling third world governments, playing enforcer for the mob, and causing millions of dollars worth of property damage. They're not sweet. They're not nice. They don't know state capitals. They barely know what month it is. Too pretty to be ignored, and just smart enough to be dangerous! They're the Killer Princesses and they're back to ruin your life… again! It's mayhem, mischief, and misplaced aggression by fan-favorite humor columnist Gail Simone (Bart Simpson Comics) and Eisner-nominated artist Lea Hernandez (Rumble Girls)! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 MAGIC PICKLE #4 by Scott Morse This is it! It's the conclusion of Weapon Kosher's first miniseries and this one has it all! Jo Jo! The Pickle! And the return of the sinister Romaine Gladiator! What chance does our vinegar-soaked champion stand against this mean bunch of leafy greens? Where is Jo Jo during all of this? And whatever happened between her and that cutie Danny Johnson anyway? Eisner- nominated creator Scott Morse (Soulwind) answers these questions and more in the aged-to-perfection finale of the Pickle's first series! And as a special bonus, each issue contains a back-up story by Jim Mahfood, starring Smoke Dog! b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 JETCAT CLUBHOUSE #5 by Jay Stephens Melanie flies back into action as the world's greatest kid superhero, and once again, all of her friends have come along — Tutenstein, Oddette, Ploppy, and a brand-new bunch of weirdos named "Them Apples!" It's all-ages fun, as Jay Stephens flips the superhero genre like a pancake and adds 8 pages in full-color like some kind of rainbow syrup! We don't care if you're 6 or 60, everyone is welcome at the Clubhouse! PC, 24pg $3.25 KISSING CHAOS #5 by Arthur Dela Cruz The fugitives are starting to put together the pieces of their puzzle. While the media paints one picture of their flight from justice, Damien and Raevyn begin to explain to each other exactly what happened to get them on the road to nowhere. As they grow closer, though, Angela's nightmares begin to loom larger, and the jealousy she suddenly feels seeing them together isn't helping. Arthur Dela Cruz continues to lay out the road map for a better comic-book tomorrow. Published every three weeks. Digest size. Digest, 16pg, b&w (5 of 8) $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH BLUE MONDAY: THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT TP by Chynna Clugston-Major Relive the adventures of Bleu, Clover, and all the gang as they go from prank war to karaoke to the concert of all concerts — the pinnacle of Bleu's adolescent hero worship, Adam Ant. In addition to the three-issue mini, this expanded trade paperback contains the hard-to-find short stories from various indie anthologies, making it your one-stop shop for Blue Monday material. (STAR12268) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $10.95 ************ OFFERED AGAIN O/A JETCAT CLUBHOUSE #3 by Jay Stephens Who says there are no comics for kids? And who says that just because it's "for kids" that you can't read it, too? Milk comes out of your nose if you're ten or if you're forty, right? Read Jetcat Clubhouse because Jay Stephens is one of the neat-o coolest comics creators out there, and Jetcat is the greatest elementary school-aged superhero to ever don a cape! And her friends — like Tutenstein, the dead boy king; Teen Idol, the gnarly stone-headed crimefighter; and Oddette, the kid rock star — are pretty keen, too. PC, 16pg $3.25 O/A THE GUNWITCH: OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM #2 by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh The Gunwitch finds himself alone in not-so-sunny Heliopolis, a not-so-friendly town in need of his particular brand of help — he pistol-packing kind! There are two bosses in town, and it ain't big enough for the both of 'em. When Lady Goodnight, the undead temptress, and Fang, the vampire biker lord, take their midnight dispute to the streets, it means trouble for everyone — especially the living. b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 O/A HOPELESS SAVAGES #1 by Van Meter, Norrie, & Clugston-Major Jen Van Meter's punk rock family have never had what you might call a "normal" life, and when the parental units turn up missing, it's up to the kids to get united and find out who's behind the kidnapping. This all new comics experience from the writer of Blair Witch Chronicles and Gotham Knights #12 is lovingly illustrated by Christine Norrie (Action Girl Comics), with each issue containing special flashback sequences by Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue Monday) and covers by Andi Watson (Breakfast After Noon). b&w, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE COFFIN TP by Phil Hester & Mike Huddleston Since the birth of man, eternal life has been one of the species' greatest dreams. While Dr. Ashar Ahmad has not conquered death's rule over the body, he has found a way to keep the soul alive—a complex suit that houses the inner being of the deceased and allows them to go on living. When circumstances go beyond his control, his only option is to become his own lab rat and climb into his walking Coffin. A mix of classic science fiction and superhero comic book, written by Phil Hester (Green Arrow) and illustrated by the most promising newcomer of the last two years, Mike Huddleston. (STAR13938) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 *********************** PEREGRINE ENTERTAINMENT O' BARR & LINSNER'S DEATH OF A MYTH LIMITED EDITION PRINT by James O'Barr & Joseph Michael Linsner This beautiful limited-edition print, entitled "Death of a Myth," is the first-ever collaboration between Joseph (Dawn) Linsner and James (The Crow) O'Barr. The print comes signed by both artists, numbered, and limited to 1,000 copies. Reproduced in exquisite color on heavy, 100lb. acid-free paper, this 16" x 20" print is suitable for framing and an excellent addition to any Linsner or O'Barr fan's collection. FC, 16x20 $30.00 POORHOUSE PRESS WILL EISNER'S COMICS & SEQUENTIAL ART—NEW PRINTING by Will Eisner The best single book on how to tell a story with words and pictures, by the master of the form and the father of the graphic novel. Will Eisner covers all the bases in this guide to creating your own comics, profusely illustrated with his own work. A must for every store and every fan who wants to draw or write comics, or have an insight into the process. SC, 8x11, 158pg, b&w (Note Price) $22.99 WILL EISNER'S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING—NEW PRINTING by Will Eisner & Various Graphic Storytelling undertakes to discuss the principles of conveying stories and narration with the sophisticated combination of text and imagery. While the comic book medium is the main focus, Graphic Storytelling also recognizes the influence of film and electronic dissemination. SC, b&w (Note Price)$22.95 RADIO COMIX FURRLOUGH #108 by Various In this issue, everything heats up with plenty of action and adventure in Jose Calderon and Daphne Lage's fantasy epic, Tall Tails. Plus, more of everyone's favorite couple, the romantic charmers Ebin and May by Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia. Patrick Moran's Tunesia turns up the zany-meter to 'eleven' with more wacky humor and rodent hi-jinks! And finally, the long awaited return of Joe Rosales' Romanics! Cover by fantasy illustrator Heather Bruton. b&w, 32pg $2.99 MANGAPHILE #14 by Various Mangaphile continues to bring you the very best in American manga, articles and information for the discriminating manga reader! In this issue: Dan Kanemitsu's in-depth look into the secret underground world of doujinshi continues with another chapter of Doujin World. Plus: Pat Duke's "Photoshop For Comics" gives more tips and tricks for the aspiring computer guru, and "Eye on Manga" keeps abreast of the latest releases in the United States. Comics this issue include: Clare's Dragon by Rob Lansley and Ken-ichi, Love Bites by Daniel Fu, and more short work by Brandon Graham and Eddie Perkins. Cover by Daria McGrain. Quarterly. b&w, 48pg $3.99 WEIRDLAND #2 by Will Allison Our hero Hayden has learned that not everything is as it seems in this school. Now, he's finding out the world wasn't what he thought, either! His teacher, Eleshira, explains the origin of humanity, while the dangerous alien girl Anvara gives Hayden a warning — one from which he might not want to walk away! From the creator of Trouble Express and Pervert Club comes the second issue in this new ongoing series! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 XENO'S ARROW BOOK 2 #6 by Greg Beettam & Stephen Geigen-Miller In exchange for the help of the Teeko Pirate's Guild, Clemens must break into one of the most highly-guarded buildings in the Known Galaxy — the Morian Tower — headquarters of the most powerful high-tech corporation in the Galactic Civilization! Meanwhile, back at The Zoo, Morrowburry makes a shocking discovery. A heist, a taste of victory, a taste of crime, in "Durke's Eleven," the final chapter in Xeno's Arrow: Book 2! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 Sin Factory GENUS #51 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.99 REBELLION 2000 A.D. #1271-1272 The legendary British anthology rounds off the year with a traditionally impressive line-up of creative talent. Future lawman Judge Dredd finds himself hijacked via matter transmitter, courtesy of John Wagner and Ian Gibson (Boba Fett: Enemy of the Empire); intergalactic gladiator Killer faces the Arena of Gore, by Steve Moore (Tomorrow Stories) and Staz Johnson (Catwoman); while Judge Anderson pits her psychic powers against the evil Vernon D'Arque in R*Evolution, by Alan Grant (Batman, Lobo) and Arthur Ranson (Button Man). (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. 2000 A.D. PROG 2002 John Wagner and Kev Walker unite for an epic new case for Judge Dredd, in which the zero tolerance future lawman investigates a floating city moored off Mega-City One where literally anything is legal! Also, Bad Company, by Pete Milligan (X-Force, Shade, Enigma) and Brett Ewins (Skreemer); the return of Russian rogue Nikolai Dante by his original creators Robbie Morrison and Simon Fraser; and the return of mutant bounty-hunter Strontium Dog, by original creators John Wagner and Carlos Ezquerra! Plus: the premiere of new series Shakara — an eye-popping space-opera of wild alien weirdness by Robbie Morrison and Henry Flint; and Storming Heaven, a spaced-out psychedelic superhero extravaganza by Necronauts creators Gordon Rennie and Frazer Irving! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, PC $10.99 JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE VOLUME 4 #6 Future lawman Judge Dredd tracks two undercover Judges who have gone rogue in "Gangboing," by John Wagner and a special guest artist. Robbie Morrison and Steve Yeowell begin a new three-part thriller for "DeMarco P.I.," while suicide mission specialist 'Wardog' discovers if there's life after death. Plus, encore presentations of "Flesh," and "Button Man II." (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, PC $10.99 REBEL STUDIOS FAUST, LOVE OF THE DAMNED: THE COMMUNION EDITION, VOLUME TWO TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $12.95 FAUST, LOVE OF THE DAMNED: ACT 12 SIGNED & LIMITED VARIANT EDITION SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 2 & 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg SRP: $11.95 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES #4 by James Golunley The Ninja Fight Squadron craze is sweeping the nation, and Amelia gets caught up in the frenzy over getting the ultra-rare Team Mega Ninja Leader action figure. The spirit of the holidays takes a beating as Amelia pits her parents against each other to get the ultimate Christmas payoff. But will her better self come through when she discovers that not all her friends have the advantages she has? Is Santa Claus real? Do Christmas wishes come true? Will Tanner blow the lid off of the "great holiday conspiracy?!" Find out in this special full-length Amelia story, destined to become a holiday classic! FC, 32pg $2.95 FORBIDDEN BOOK VOLUME 2 This is the second volume of original short stories, featuring tales of magic by some of the most respected talents in the comic industry. Featured creators include Frank Brunner, Eric Shanower, David Wenzel, Victoria Garcia & Sara Ryan, Steve Leiber, John Workman, Al Williamson, and more! SC, 120pg, PC $9.95 RIP OFF PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A FREAK BROTHERS #2 CURRENT PRINTING One of the best selling black and white comix of all time — classic Gilbert Shelton at his best, featuring Phineas, Freewheelin' Frank, and Fat Freddy in "Shootout at the County Slammer!" Plus psychedelic funnies by Dave Sheridan, Ted Richards' Dopin' Dan, Fat Freddy's Cat and the sequence in which the Hirsute Trio, out of an apartment once again, return to their "roots." (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS b&w, 52pg $3.25 ************** FREAK BROTHERS #5 CURRENT PRINTING The Freak Brothers come into some unexpected cash and decide to buy themselves a spread in the country and get down to "Grass Roots." Nothing about their homestead is quite what it seemed once the cocaine wears off, however-and now the Freaks (and some cute female companions they picked up along the way) must learn to cope with dirt farming the hard way, and a country sheriff who "don't take kindly to longhairs in these here parts." A hilarious classic tale by Gilbert Shelton and Dave Sheridan, with parallel adventures of Fat Freddy's Cat at the bottom of each page! (CAUT: 3) MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $3.25 SECOND TO SOME STUDIOS TWO OVER TEN #2 by Murphy, Rhoads, & Dalrymple Casey comes face-to-face with the Release child as the Donor's threat continues to spread. Can she find the strength to destroy the baby and stop the Donor in time... or will her heart betray the universe? Find out in "The Numb!" Plus: in "Far From Saints," Dorian meets the rest of the God Squad. Will he choose his fated role as the new Almighty, or return to the ulcer- inducing world of high finance? (One of America's top magazine writers Myatt Murphy brings the humor he's known for in Maxim and Penthouse to this quirky back-up story!) b&w, 40pg (2 of 5) $2.95 SEQUENTIAL COMICS SEQUENTIAL #7 by Paul Hornschemeier The finer points of isolation and a disturbed subconscious are painstakingly pressed via two types of ink onto paper in this wrenching-but-oddly-beautiful trip through the surreal. A careful navigation through the tumulus terrain of humor, sadness, vanity and humility is displayed in this swollen volume, one year in the making. Featured are the Expo 2001 published "Ex Falso Quodlibet" (printed here in its 26-page entirety); the second installment of the experimental "Devil's Lonely Day," a fractured dream sequence in the ongoing Suppression of William T. Andrews; the really very silly "God Goes to Pennsylvania"; a scathing review of our brave new world in "The Tiny Minds of Men"; and countless other curiosities to queue the inevitable questions of "Why?" and "Who?" and "Are you going to eat that?" MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 128pg, PC $6.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU ANNUAL #3 by Carole Curtis & Various Katmandu just celebrated it's 25th issue, and the world of Native American Cats just gets bigger and better! Carole welcomes other creators like Richard (Tales of the Morphing Period) Thatcher, Dann (Atomic Mouse) Phillips, new Katmandu artist Lisa Jennings, and many others, to spin their tales of the courageous desert warriors of times gone by. Cover by Mary Hanson- Roberts. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #11 by Howard, Addlesee, Grey, Earle, & Singshow Psyches are fragile as the group returns home from their latest adventure with more questions about themselves than about the impending threat that faces their world. Things are only going to get more complicated. Pandora's home of Yukoutoki, Napaj is facing a serious mystery since the son of her father's colleague has disappeared and attacks on prominent Napaj leaders increase. Could this be more work by the humans? This 48-page issue of action, mystery, and drama sports the first crossover with Japanese artists Ken Singshow's Andorozons. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 SFA SPOTLIGHT 13: WOMEN IN FUR 2001 by Various The annual anthology devoted to anthropomorphic female creators returns just in time for your Christmas stocking! Furry comics have always been a special venue for women writers and artists... find out why in this stellar collection! Stories and art by Carole Curtis, Mel White, Roz Gibson, Carla Speed McNeil, Kris Updike, Cindi Harrington and many others. Cover by Christina "Smudge" Hanson. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT OH MY GOTH VERSION 2.0 TP by Voltaire This brand-new trade paperback collects not only the original 4-issue Oh My Goth series, it also contains the first two issues of the Oh My Goth: Humans Suck series, and — best of all--the never-before-seen third issue! Deemed too scandalous to print when first solicited (or something like that), this shocking third chapter in the Humans Suck story is all about vampires! Meet Morty Lipshitz, role-player extraordinaire who pits his plastic fangs against a gnarly gang of actual "Vampires From Outer Space" (guess who wins). Hieronymous Poshe also takes us on a gothic tour of the past to demonstrate the "real" history of vampires. SC, 168pg, b&w $23.00 POISON ELVES: PARINTACHIN #2 by the Fillbäch Brothers If we could choose one word to describe Parintachin (besides "crazy," "strange" or "impulsive"), it would be "lonely." So when a female Imp by the name of Charzinsinthine shows up to tempt him out of Luse's mind, what's a horny little jester from Hell to do? Too bad a murder victim turns up and Luse is the prime suspect, 'cause that kind of interrupts the Imps' mating ritual. The real problem, though, is that Luse might actually have done it! Meanwhile, the carnival magician known as Mr. Blaque and his lovely protege, Isabelle (whom Charzin happens to be "riding"), deepen the mystery with their involvement. Cover and story by Drew Hayes. Bimonthly. b&w, 24pg (2 of 3) $2.95 MONSTER HIGH #3 by Aaron Bordner Taking his cue from the more Halloweenish episodes of "The Twilight Zone," creator Aaron Bordner tells the tale of Frankie's journey into "The Monster Zone"! Hidden behind a dusty bookcase in the Monster High School Library, Frankie discovers the infamous Passage to Nowhere. What ghastly horrors await her in the darkest bowels of the scariest high school on earth? Believe us, the answer is too horrible to print here...! Illustrated in a fabulous gray-tone style that re-creates the definitive "Universal Monster Movie" feel, Aaron has constructed a frightening story you won't want to read after dark! b&w, 24pg (3 of 3)$2.95 SIRIUS JAM LIMITED LITHOGRAPH The first print offered by Sirius back in 1994! Features Linsner's Dawn and Dark One's Queen Jatarri, with Safety-Belt Man and the Sirius dog above the logo, also rendered by Dark One. Signed by both artists. Limited to 150 copies. Lithograph $20.00 "GOT COPYRIGHT?" T-SHIRT To celebrate the most sought-after comic about the mechanics of comic book publishing since Scott McCloud's "Understanding Comics," Sirius is proud to offer this limited edition black image on a 100% cotton white T-shirt, featuring the weirdly popular "Copyright Guy!" Show your friends you know everything there is to know about Trademarking and Copyrighting your own creations: wear this shirt with pride and protect yourself from Copyright ignorance. Illustrated by the Fillbäch Brothers. L-XL $15.00 STAR OF THE MONTH THE TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT BOOK Considered by many comic book professionals to be the single-most useful book to be published in years, the Trademark & Copyright Book is available again! Recommended for anyone with creative aspirations, this book explains in easy-to-follow comic book format the ins and outs of protecting your intellectual property from infringement. (STAR13281) b&w, 24pg $2.95 ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE TRADEMARK & COPYRIGHT BOOK PC WORKBOOK LIMITED EDITION by Michael Lovitz, Esquire, illustrated by the Fillbäch Bros.; Cover by George Perez. Featuring a selection of the most important copyright and trademark laws, useful appendixes and legal resources, plus Agreement templates that can save you thousands of dollars in expenses. NOTE: Includes a disc that is formatted for the PC. Book & Disc $24.95 O/A SCARY GODMOTHER HOLIDAY SPOOKTACULAR by Jill Thompson Join Hannah Marie and her Scary Godmother in a very special quest for the Last Autumn Leaf! In order to appease Mr. Boogeylegs, the dragon who guards all the gifts you've ever wanted, Hannah Marie sets out on her quest during the longest night of the year, the Vampire Solstice. How scary can Winter be? b&w, 32pg $2.95 ************* CHI CHIAN STARTER PACK by Voltaire Contains issues #2-6 of this series! A great way to catch up! Pack $6.00 COMPLETE POE SET by Jason Asala A set of all 24 issues from the regular Poe series, plus the Poe Color Special that sports a cover by Joseph Michael Linsner! Essential! Set $23.00 STAR OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES VOLUME 7 TP by Drew Hayes Good lord! These things just keep getting bigger, don't they? This time around, Drew collects over 300 pages (comprising issues 26 through 39) of his regular Poison Elves series to wrap up the massive "Sanctuary" Assassin's Guild storyline. Relive Lusiphur's one-man killing spree as he cuts down every single cop in Mandratha related to the death of his lover, Cassandra. (STAR13824) SC, 304pg, b&w $19.95 **************** SORHENN GRAFIKS STAR OF THE MONTH METROPOL COLLECTED EDITION VOLUME 3 TP by Ted Mckeever A city stricken by a mysterious plague-like epidemic. People die in thousands. Chaos erupts as monsters and demons roam the streets killing even more humans. The apocalypse has begun. Yet salvation is here as the angels who watch come to fight the hordes of hell and protect mankind. This collected edition contains the director's cut of Metropol and Metropol AD plus pages from Mckeever's sketchbooks. Presents chapters 7-9 plus eight original covers art. (STAR13792) b&w, 96pg (3 of 5) $11.95 **************** SQP BREAST DUEL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC $14.95 STUDIO FOGLIO GIRL GENIUS #0: SECRET BLUEPRINTS CURRENT PRINTING by Phil & Kaja Foglio Adventure! Romance! Mad Science! This overview of recent history, character profiles and picky design details sold out quickly the first time around, so a small second printing is being offered to meet demand. Lavishly illustrated with a special cut-out decoder wheel for use with magazine promotions and games! b&w, 24pg $1.50 GIRL GENIUS #1 CURRENT PRINTING by Phil & Kaja Foglio, & Brian Snøddy The first ever issue of Phil and Kaja Foglio's "Olde-Fashioned Gaslamp Fantasy" — now reprinted so no one has to miss the full story! In a world where the Scientific Revolution turned into a full-scale war, Mad Science rules the world... poorly. Agatha Clay is a young lab assistant with trouble concentrating and rotten luck. As of issue #4Four, Girl Genius is a full-color quarterly book — look for issue six in next month's Previews! b&w, 32pg $2.95 STUDIO G SEVENTH SEA #3: ABSOLUTION In chapter three, the Black Freighter hits another coastal town where Cat Caw Fournier learns of a way to return to life. Convincing the Freighter's captain where they should attack next, Cat Claw prepares to fulfill his plan to escape the Freighter. Arriving after the coastal attack, Sylvia and Luis search through the carnage and discover clues to Cat Claw's scheme. Headed for the town of Trechaut, they hope to arrive in time to stop the dreaded Black Freighter's next attack! Also available polybagged is a free 7th Sea promotional card from the Alderac Entertainment CCG. REGULAR—FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 POLYBAGGED—FC, 24pg (3 of 4) $2.95 THE NORM.COM NORM KEYS COLLECTION #1 by Michael Jantze This single book includes the first three months of the 2001 daily strips. The book contains the saga of Norm confronting his feelings for his girl-friend attending a Valentines dinner for losers, entertaining a father that isn't his, and revisiting a past-life fast food job at Taco Mouth. Plus, learn how to make your own 3D Norm head! b&w, 32pg $4.00 TITAN JUDGE DREDD GOODNIGHT KISS GN by Garth Ennis, Percival, & Phillips In this new collection of stories, Dredd takes on the Brotherhood of Marshals, a ruthless secret society born in the heart of the radioactive wasteland known as the Cursed Earth. They won't stop until all Judges are dead — Dredd included! But for him, they have something special in mind! Plus, Jonni Kiss is on the loose. And Dredd's outgunned! Cover by Walt Simonson! (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $14.99 STARS OF THE MONTH JUDGE DREDD: THE EMERALD ISLE GN by Ennis, Dillon, & Coleby Judge Dredd: he is the law! In the vast, overpopulated sprawl of future metropolis, Mega-City One, the Judges are all that stand between order and chaos. From the Preacher team of Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, comes this full-color graphic novel from the pages of 2000 A.D.! Features an all-new cover by Preacher cover artist, Glen Fabry.(STAR14004) SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $14.99 THE BALLAD OF HALO JONES VOLUME 1 TP by Alan Moore & Ian Gibson Meet Halo Jones. She's going out... and out... and out! Escaping the Hoop, Manhattan Island's land of mindless leisure, is just the first step in a cosmic adventure that will take Halo to the farthest ends of the galaxy, through war and peace, trial, despair and triumph. Originally published in 2000 A.D. and then collected by Titan Books, this classic tale of future alienation and an individual's struggle for freedom remains a timeless testament to the genius of Moore. Beautifully illustrated by artist Ian Gibson, this is the ultimate sci-fi opus. Don't dare miss it! (STAR13990) SC, 9x12, 192pg, b&w $19.99 **************** TOKYOPOP Comics MARMALADE BOY #1 by Wataru Yoshizumi Miki just wants to have a normal family. Unfortunately, she's stuck with parents who thought life would be better if they divorce, swap partners with another family, then remarry and all move in together! Now Miki has four crazy parents! At least she can escape from the madness at school… or can she? Just when she thinks she's safe, Miki's new stepbrother, Yuu, transfers to her high school and with his dashing good looks, quickly captures the hearts of all the girls. b&w, 48pg $2.95 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #23 by CLAMP There's only one card left for Sakura to capture, and this one's trouble! The deadly "Firey" card creates a terrible blaze that threatens to wipe out Sakura and her friends. When the "Watery" and "Windy" cards don't work, what's Sakura to do? The outcome of this battle will finally explain the mystery of Yueh and the Final Trial! b&w, 48pg $2.95 CORRECTOR YUI #4 Created by Kia Asamiya; art & story by Keiko Okamoto In the year 2020, people are still trashing nature. Not just real nature, but "cyber-nature" as well! Scores of people have recently been left unconscious after entering Com-Net in order to visit the virtual nature park. Realizing that this could only be work of the dastardly computer program, Grosser, Yui and IR decide that they have to check it out. When they encounter a strange little girl who claims to protect the forest, the mystery grows even deeper. But finding the answer will have to wait, because War Wolf has arrived and he's ready for battle! Now, Yui and IR must defeat Grosser's right-hand man before everyone in the real world is lost forever! b&w, 48pg $2.95 DRAGON KNIGHTS #3 by Mineko Ohkami The most incompetent band of adventurers in comics continue their quest for Nadil's head. This time Rune, Rath, and Thatz are tricked by the sinister yokai, Jilge, into joining a treasure hunt in Miratte's Cave. But things get complicated when they encounter Thatz's old rival, the thief Kitchel, who's also after the treasure! b&w, 32pg $2.95 GUNDAM WING BATTLEFIELD OF PACIFISTS #3 by Hajime Yadate, Koichi Tokita, & Yoshiyuki Tomino Trowa and Duo are under attack by one of their closest friends — Quatre! The Perfect Peace People have brainwashed the young pilot in an attempt to eliminate the "Gundam threat." Meanwhile, Heero Yuy is busy following leads on another, greater threat — the secret MD factory, Vulkanis! Dorothy gives Heero the clues he needs to uncover its location, and now he and Relena must work together to decode them. b&w, 32pg (3 of 6) $2.95 MIRACLE GIRLS #15 by Nami Akimoto High school's not going to be easy for the Morgan twins… not with Mason Templar out to get them! But when a couple of thugs attempt to kidnap Mason's kid sister, the twins begin to suspect that Mason might not be the one who they should be afraid of. Maybe he's the victim too! So who's the one pulling all the strings? b&w, 48pg $2.95 SAINT TAIL #14 by Megumi Tachikawa Graham's Comet only streaks across the sky once in a century, but this once-in-a-lifetime experience is almost denied to the town's children when a curmudgeonly old astronomer refuses to let the public into his observatory. Saint Tail, defender of the kind-hearted, isn't about to let this tragedy happen! With a little mischief and a little magic, Saint Tail makes this one Christmas that the kids will never forget! b&w, 48pg $2.95 SKULL MAN #2 by Shotaro Ishinomori & Kazuhiko Shimamoto After her last job was thwarted by Skull Man, Maria returns to her apartment to regenerate… where she is confronted by her menacing boss, the Spider-man! The spider mutant decides to take matters into his own hands and tracks Skull Man back to his lair. But both Skull Man and his mutant pursuers face a new threat as a nosy reporter comes close to uncovering their secrets… b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.95 SMILE VOLUME 4 #1 This month marks the debut of Ai Yazawa's über-hip fashion romance. It's a whole new Smile, so join the fun! Mars—Is falling in love a trial by fire? Kira must face the depth of her feelings when the jealous Harumi begins to antagonize her for being so close with Rei; Planet Ladder—Orphaned child of two worlds, Kaguya is visited by the Singing Princess who tells her that she is the "chosen one," and that she may be the legendary Princess Kaguya!; Peach Girl— The Battle for Toji reaches it's conclusion as Sae's web of lies is uncovered before the school. When Toji comes to Momo's rescue, Sae tries to paint him as the villain, but the school's not buying it-not any more. It seems that this isn't the first relationship that the jealous Sae has tried to foul up. So does this mean happily ever after for Momo and Toji?; Paradise Kiss—When Yukari is accosted on the street by a gutter-punk and a transvestite, and asked to play fashion model for their bisexual designer's newest creation, to call her shocked would be an understatement. Magazine, 128pg, b&w $4.99 Graphic Novels SAINT TAIL VOLUME 3 POCKET TP by Megumi Tachikawa By day, Meimi Haneoka is an ordinary student at St. Paulia's Catholic school, but by night, she pulls off fantastic heists as the mysterious thief Saint Tail! With the guidance of her best friend, Seira Mimori, a nun-in-training, Saint Tail steals back treasures that were unjustly taken from the innocent. All the while, she continues to avoid Asuka Jr., the young detective trying to capture her. Saint Tail has to outwit two detectives these days Lina and Asuka Jr. As she deals with a jewel in a hedgehog, damaging photos and a magic mirror in the third book of this popular magical comedy! SC, 4x7, 176pg, b&w $9.95 SORCERER HUNTERS VOLUME 7 MANGA GN by Satoru Akahori & Ray Omishi Sacher's hideout becomes a battleground, as the Sorcerer Hunters fight to destroy the last of the Platina stones. Gateau and Éclair battle to death, while inside Carrot, the God of Destruction is about to awaken. Mama sends Marron, Tira, and Chocolat to calm Carrot's soul, but are they too late? Keeping Carrot in line has never been easy under the best of circumstances, but with an evil god inside him, his soul might be lost forever. SC, 5x8, 192pg, b&w $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON VOLUME 10 POCKET TP by Naoko Takeuchi Four of the Scouts have been captured! How can Sailor Moon rescue them and their souls from Mistress 9? Help comes from an unexpected source as Hotaru fights with Mistress 9 for control of her body. But will she protect Rini and her Silver Imperium Crystal? (STAR13747) SC, 4x6, 168pg, b&w $9.95 CLOVER VOLUME #1 POCKET GN by CLAMP Clover is the artistic pinnacle of the manga team Clamp's illustrious body of work! This TokyoPop Press edition is a stunning recreation of the original Japanese book, featuring a parchment dust jacket, color prints in the front and back of the book, and a meticulous retouch job to translate the book into English with minimal changes to the beautifully laid out original. Clover is the tragic story of Sue, a young girl imprisoned for her entire life because she has powers which everyone fears. (STAR13640) SC, 4x6, 128pg, b&w $14.95 ************** TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS HEY, MISTER: THE FALL COLLECTION by Pete Sickman-Garner The newest Hey, Mister trade paperback collects the most recent four issues of the four-time Eisner and Ignatz award- nominated series. It includes "Behind The Green Door," "The Trouble With Jesus," "Eyes On The Prize," and "Dial 'M' for Mister." And, as a bonus, also includes Sickman-Garner's cartoon account of who he is and why he does what he does. Join Mister, Young Tim, Aunt Mary and the beloved Hideous Mutants as they hurtle headlong out of Eden and try to find redemption in a world where love is a four-letter word and even God gets lonely sometimes. NOTE: Cover art depicts nudity SC, 6x9, 144pg, b&w $12.95 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT VAMPEROTICA: JULIE STRAIN REMASTERED CD-ROM This CD-ROM has been completely remastered from the original photos and contains new material! The CD features images of Julie Strain as The Vampress Luxura in both color and black-and-white images, as well as behind-the-scenes photos. The CD now also includes extended scenes from the Julie Strain: Flesh & Blood Video! All images are presented in the easy-to- read JPEG format, while the video is in Quicktime format, so the content is viewable on any PC with a CD ROM drive. MATURE AUDIENCES CD-ROM MSRP: $12.00 VAMPEROTICA ORIGINAL ART GIFT PACK #1 Red Alert! Vamperotica fans and art collectors alike, take note: Vamperotica Entertainment has opened up their archives to make this special offer! Each Gift Pack contains two 11" x 17" pages of original artwork; each page is a one-of-a-kind collectible from an actual Vamperotica publication! MATURE AUDIENCES Art Pack (x2) MSRP: $20.00 VAMPIRE CALLGIRLS VIDEO CD-ROM Bill Simms is out on the town and he's lonely. It's the perfect night to call an escort service. Unfortunately, he picks the wrong service! These call-girls are not only out for money, they're out for blood! This is the first in the Vamperotica Video CD series. Now you can play your movies on your laptop computer with just your CD ROM drive. This Video CD is presented in the Quicktime format so it will play on most computers with a CD ROM drive. MATURE AUDIENCES CD-ROM MSRP: $12.00 VAMPEROTICA SIGNED PRINTS From the Dark Day Productions series of digital illustrations featured on the covers of Vamperotica: Dark Fiction! In issue #1 of Vamperotica: Dark Fiction, you were introduced to the incredible digital art of Tony Mauro, now here's your chance to own two different beautiful, limited edition prints by this talented digital artist. Each full-color print measures 18" x 24" and comes signed and numbered by the artist. NIGHTFALL—Print, 18x24, FC MSRP: $29.99 MIRROR, MIRROR—Print, 18x24, FC MSRP: $29.99 VANGUARD PRESS THE JOHN ROMITA SKETCHBOOK by J. David Spurlock & John Romita Sr. John Romita Sr. has drawn every major Marvel character including landmark runs on Daredevil, Captain America, Fantastic Four and everyone's favorite, Spider-Man. As artist, plot consultant, and Senior Art Director, Romita became an institution at Marvel Comics. The Sketchbook reveals the artist's classic super-hero, advertising art, unpublished personal works and good girl art. Hundreds of vintage, new and unpublished drawings are included. The included Romita text addresses both his career and his technique including John's Tricks-of-the-Trade! SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $16.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE JOHN BUSCEMA SKETCHBOOK HC The John Buscema Sketchbook presents a collection of the artist's personal drawings and studies. Done for his own enjoyment, practice, or self-expression, the art offers a unique appreciation of his draftsmanship and creativity on a variety of subjects. Accompanying text by Buscema addresses both his career and his technique (STAR13864) HC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $27.95 ************** VEROTIK NEO SATANIKA TALES #1 by Danzig, Sienkiewicz, Naifeh, & Various This one-shot features future/past tales from the ever spiraling Satanika mythos. Glenn Danzig and Bill Sienkiewicz bring a tale from out of a cruel page in Satanika's tormented future as orchestrated by the ever malevolent Morella. Danzig and Ted Naifeh then tell a tale of Satanika's past. Plus an additional bonus story! Cover by Dave Stevens! MATURE READERS SC, FC $3.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VENUS DOMINA VS. AKUMA-SHE CANDLEMASS SPECIAL by Glenn Danzig & Tim Vigil Verotik's ultimate beauty against Verotik's ultimate monstrosity. Venus Domina goes head to head with the red devil rave-girl from Hell, Akuma-She. Aneka and her friends stumble into Venus Domina's torture chamber, not realizing the trouble they have just walked into. This is Verotik at its wildest and most violent. MATURE READERS SC, FC $3.95 O/A SATANIKA ANIME PILOT VIDEO The popular Satanika comes to life in full Japanese animation. Produced by Mad House Studios, this beautiful anime pilot features storyboards by the renowned Rintaro and character designs by Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Also included are interviews with series creator Glenn Danzig and Mad House staff Rintaro, Kawajiri, Takuji Endoh, and Masao Maruyama. MATURE AUDIENCES VHS $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HYPER-REAL ART OF MARTIN EMOND SC Martin has gone from his humble beginnings as an unknown comic artist to every artist's dream of producing CD/album cover art and sell-out gallery shows. Martin even has his own line of exclusive T-shirt wear. Of course, Martin has worked for all the best-known comic companies in the past, but these days he rarely dabbles in the comic art medium. Here, in the first-ever collection of his work, fans will get to see many of his incredible paintings for the first time, minus all of the distracting logos and cover type. Cardstock cover. (STAR13038) MATURE READERS FC, 9x12 $24.95 ************* VIZ COMMUNICATIONS BASTARD!! WIZARD #1 by Kazushi Hagiwara The favorite RPG and heavy metal-influenced manga comes to America! The kingdom of Metallicana is under attack by four evil armies and the desperate defenders must turn to a legend that a virgin's kiss may awaken "Dark Schneider," an ancient evil wizard sealed within the body of Lucien, a seemingly normal 14-year-old boy. Yoko, Lucien's teenage stepsister, does the deed and as the castle falls, Lucien metamorphoses into a silver-haired demigod! Dark Schneider, the chaotic, lecherous wizard, has returned, only barely restrained by the magic that forces him to obey Yoko! But a world of demons, dragons, and the four evil generals awaits him…and bloodstained Metallicana may never know peace again! MATURE READERS b&w, 72pg (1 of 2) $3.95 VAGABOND, PART 1 by Takehiko Inoue Tokugawa Era Japan: a new government has taken power and the land is in disarray. Amidst the turmoil, a young man sets out on a journey seeking spiritual enlightenment by the way of the sword, prepared to slay anyone who might get in his way! Adapted from the fictionalized biography Musashi, Takehiko Inoue depicts the life and times of real-life "sword saint" Miyamoto Musashi. MATURE READERS #1—PC, 88pg $4.95 #2—PC, 88pg $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 5 #1 A brave young swordswoman who wants to be a prince; an artist, his kissin' cousin, and a doll that came to life; adventure in a fantasy world not unlike ancient China; crime and mystery in the Gothic metropolis of Steam City; and a girl who came from a video tape. Page after page of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art, manga features and more! This month kicks off the premier of Yumi Tamura's earthshaking new shôjo manga Chicago! b&w, 152pg $4.95 ANIMERICA VOL. 10 #1 JANUARY 2002 Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, video games, model kits and how to build them, anime soundtracks, and Leiji Matsumoto's Galaxy Express 999 manga. Remember, If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be ANIMERICA! PC, 96pg $4.95 REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA VOLUME 1 TP by Chiho Saito The amazing manga version of the hit animated series! When she was young, Utena Tenjou fell into a roaring river only to be rescued by a mysterious man—her prince. Since that day, Utena became determined to grow up to be, not a princess, but a strong and noble prince. From veteran shôjo artist Chiho Saito comes the story of a girl with the power to not only change her life, but to revolutionize the world. In this volume, following a string of clues from her prince, Utena has entered the prestigious Ohtori Academy only to be challenged to a sword duel by the Student Council Vice President, and she wins! The prize? By winning the duel, Utena has inadvertently become engaged to Anthy Himemiya—the "Rose Bride!" b&w, 200pg $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STEAM DETECTIVES VOLUME 4 TP by Kia Asamiya In this volume, up-and-coming defense lawyer Liza Fleisher is in danger when she successfully defends a corrupt Steam City business man and becomes the target of a vigilante serial murderer, Don Death! Now, as Liza's bodyguard, Narutaki must uncover the secret to Don Death's identity before he can strike the fatal blow...and the woman he's guarding may have the answer. Then, Narutaki's archrival, Boy Criminal Le Bread, shows up at the detective agency apparently having survived their earlier encounter! (STAR13706) SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 *************** PULP VOLUME 6 #1 The only true adult-oriented manga magazine in America! PULP has 168 pages of sexy, tough, surreal, violent, hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by some of the premier experts in Japanese pop culture This month, check out our special feature on Takehiko Inoue's take on the life and times of über-samurai Miyamoto Musashi in the new manga Vagabond. In this issue: Cinderalla's fairy godmother is more of a fairy-in-training! Aya's ex-husband plants seeds of doubt with Suekichi about Aya's promiscuity in Dance Till Tomorrow. Kids and salary men deserve comics, too, in Even A Monkey Can Draw Manga. Purima tells the police about Renge's plans in Bakune Young. Max finds out his friend is the target of a citywide manhunt in Banana Fish. And a calm day suddenly turns into a raging typhoon with a murderous mind of its own in Uzumaki. MATURE READERS b&w, 168pg $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BANANA FISH GN'S by Akimi Yoshida Vietnam, 1973: An American soldier goes mad and slaughters his comrades. New York, 1985: Charismatic gang leader Ash receives a mysterious drug from a dying man whose last words are "Banana Fish." Behind the seemingly unrelated acts of violence runs a conspiracy that could turn the Mafia, the U.S. government, and New York City upside down. MATURE READERS VOL. 3 (STAR13804)—SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 4 (STAR13805)—SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 VOL. 5 (STAR13806)—SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 STRAIN TP'S by Buronson & Ryoichi Ikegami Life in the back streets of Malaysia is cheap…and it's about to get cheaper! Assassin Mayo will kill anyone for just $5, and as a Japanese criminal syndicate starts its takeover of Asia, his services are in demand. But when Mayo takes teenage prostitute Shion under his wing, he re-evaluates the price of a human life. SC, 5x7, 216pg, b&w MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR08228) $16.95 VOL. 2 (STAR09587) $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR10717) $16.95 VOL. 4 (STAR12214) $16.95 ************* MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY PART 6 #2 by Yumi Tsukirino Hazel finds an egg floating down the river one day, but while Pikachu and Clefairy are acting as egg-sitters, the rest of the Pokémon are thinking about what kind of omelet they want to make! Will this egg hatch or become breakfast? b&w, 40pg $4.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES VOLUME 4 TRAINER IN YELLOW TP by MATO Red is missing and Pikachu stumbles back to Professor Oak's house severely hurt! Who could possibly be behind this? To find out what force is threatening the land, up-and-coming trainer Yellow steps forward to accept the challenge. But danger lurks not far away and no sooner does the youngster get underway than Lorelai of the Elite Four attacks! Has the enemy shown its face already? (CAUT: 3) SC, 168pg, b&w $13.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 6 #1 by MATO Blaine, Blue, and Yellow face-off against Team Rocket's three evil gym leaders! Then, a glimpse into the past reveals what really happened to Red in his battle against Bruno. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 48pg (1 of 4) $4.95 POKÉMON TALES, GOLD AND SILVER BOARD BOOKS Viz presents three new Pokémon Tales, a series of colorful books written and illustrated by Japan's greatest artists. Created with the care and attention you expect from any classic children's book, these stories will delight Pokémon-loving kids and parents alike. In Detective Chikorita, Chikorita wants to be a detective like the ones on TV. Now all it has to do is find a crime to solve. In Cyndaquil and the Mystery Hole, the Pokémon find a mysterious hole, but only Cyndaquil is brave enough to travel down it. What will it find inside? Then, in Totodile's One Gulp, when Totodile gobbles everything in sight, his friends decide to teach the greedy Pokémon a lesson. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. VOL. 1: CHIKORITA—SC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $5.50 VOL. 2: CYNDAQUIL—SC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $5.50 VOL. 3: TOTODILE—SC, 4x6, 18pg, FC $5.50 RANMA, PART 10 #9 by Rumiko Takahashi Ranma is determined to tell his mother the truth about his transformations, but fate—and fear—keep Ranma from saying a word! Then, a strange jewel has Shampoo undergoing violent mood swings, much to the chagrin of Ranma of course. b&w, 32pg (9 of 11) $2.95 INU-YASHA VOLUME 10 TP by Rumiko Takahashi Naraku's manipulations turn against him when his puppet Sango finally realizes just who her true enemy is. But did Inu-Yasha and the group defeat the real Naraku, or is this crafty demon still at large? Then, Kagome discovers the birthplace of the Shikon Jewel deep within a cave and Sango tells the tale of its tragic origin. SC, 192pg, b&w $15.95 INU-YASHA PART 6 #8 by Rumiko Takahashi Sango's deal with Naraku to trade the Tetsusaiga for Kohaku goes sour, and in the heat of combat, Sango unmasks the crafty demon! Has Sango inadvertently unleashed his full fury? b&w, 40pg (8 of 15) $2.95 CERES CELESTIAL LEGEND PART 2 #1 by Yû Watase Due to the shocking actions of her mother, Aya's fear has unleashed the wrath of Ceres, but surprisingly, her powers seem to have no effect on Toya! Why is this mysterious man immune to Ceres' power, and how will Yuhi get Aya's personality back this time? b&w, 32pg $2.95 DRAGONBALL PART 4 #5 by Akira Toriyama Commander Black fires rockets at Goku as Goku's friends rush to lend their aid—only to arrive too late! But one Dragon Ball is still missing, and the only way to find it is to find the wise old fortune-teller, Uranai-Baba, whose crystal ball can answer any question...but at what price? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (5 of 10) $2.95 DRAGON BALL Z VOLUME 7 TP by Akira Toriyama Through quick thinking and trickery, Vegeta manages to escape Freeza's ship with the Dragon Balls! Meanwhile, Goku and Kuririn rush to meet the Great Elder of Namek hoping to get the last Dragon Ball, not knowing that Vegeta has tracked their every move! But there may be no time for the murderous Saiyan to dispose of the two Earthlings—Freeza's crack troops, the Ginyu Force, have arrived, and their power levels are unbelievable! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 192pg, b&w $12.95 DRAGONBALL Z PART 4 #13 by Akira Toriyama It's two against four! Jheese and Captain Ginyu face off against Vegeta, Kuririn, Gohan, and Goku. As the tide of battle turns against the desperate bad guys, Captain Ginyu calls out his Trump Card—"Switch!"—the word that will transfer his evil mind into Vegeta's super-powerful body! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (13 of 15) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 5 TP by Akira Toriyama Vegeta retreats from Earth, vowing revenge. In search of a way to resurrect their dead friends, Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma repair an ancient alien spaceship and go into space in search of Namek—Piccolo's home planet where the wish-granting Dragon Balls were originally made. But Namek has become a battleground, where evil emperor Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the peaceful Namekians to fulfill Freeza's wish for immortality! (STAR13781) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 4x7, 184pg, b&w $12.95 *************** EL-HAZARD PART 3 #6 by Hidetomo Tsubura The exciting conclusion! Gallus makes a futile last stand against Makoto and the priestesses, only to be cut down by Ifurita, safe from her battle with Jinnistacia. But now that Roshtaria is saved, there is still the question of how Makoto and friends will get home. b&w, 32pg $2.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 2ND EDITIONS by Kazuhisa Kondo The official manga adaptation of the classic mecha anime as seen on Cartoon Network! Until Amuro Ray's colony was attacked he was a civilian. But as the pilot of the prototype Gundam he becomes a fighter who must defend the White Base as it desperately struggles to evade advanced mobile suits and the great tactical genius of Zeon ace Char Aznable. VOLUME 1 2ND EDITION—SC, 180pg, b&w $9.95 VOLUME 2 2ND EDITION—SC, 180pg, b&w $9.95 NO NEED FOR TENCHI! PART 12 #5 by Hitoshi Okuda Sasami has the hiccups! Okay, so usually this isn't a life-or-death condition, but nothing is usual in the Tenchi universe, and if Sasami hiccups 100 times, she'll die! So it's up to Tenchi to figure out how to cure her before it is too late! b&w, 32pg $3.50 SILENT MÖBIUS ADVENTURES #6 by Kia Asamiya Katsumi faces off with Rosa in a battle to the death as Ganossa looks on. But which side will he support? Meanwhile the members of the AMP make preparations for a trip to Hong Kong to find a new ally. b&w, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH AQUA KNIGHT VOLUME 1 TP by Yukita Kishiro On the remote island of Faro, not far from the World's Edge, a stormy night brings a visitor to the lighthouse keeper Arrabarus and his young son Ashika. When they find a suit of armor washed up near the shore, they open it to reveal a beautiful woman, the Aqua Knight Ruliya of Perla, far off her intended course. For saving her life, Ruliya grants young Ashika the privilege of being her squire — a mistake she will come to regret! (STAR13887) SC, 5x7, 232pg, b&w $16.95 X 1999 GN'S by Clamp Separated by death from his only family, handsome high school student Kamui Shiro returns to Tokyo, where he grew up, and rediscovers his childhood friends, brother and sister Fuma and Kotori Monou. But Kamui's homecoming leads to more than just a reunion—Kamui is inheritor to a strange destiny that could decide the fate of the entire world! b&w, 5x7 VOL. 1: PRELUDE (STAR04709) $15.95 VOL. 2: OVERTURE (STAR03150) $15.95 VOL. 3: SONATA (STAR07343) $15.95 VOL. 4: INTERMEZZO (STAR07632) $15.95 VOL. 5: SERENADE (STAR10054) $15.95 VOL. 6 DUET (STAR11004) $15.95 ************* VIZ IN MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2001 Your monthly guide to new releases from Viz Comics, Viz Video, and Viz Music, Viz-In Magazine is North America's manga and anime connection! Don't miss this free monthly full-color poster and sneak peeks at your favorite graphic novels, videos, music, and merchandise. Tabloid MSRP: $0.00 MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #89 Special issue featuring legendary Prince Valiant creator HAL FOSTER and Liberty Meadows creator FRANK CHO! Comic Book Marketplace #89 features a major article on the life and career of HAL FOSTER, artist on Tarzan (1931-37) and Prince Valiant (1937-1980). Despite his standing as one of the pre-eminent comic strip artists of all time, no complete, well- researched biographies have been written about Foster. Now, author Brian Kane has written what will surely become the major reference work on his life and career in a new book from Vanguard Press. The book is due to hit this fall, and CBM #89 will contain a review of the book by Russ Cochran along with photos and excerpts from the book. What makes hot young artist FRANK CHO so popular with comic strip veterans like AL WILLIAMSON? His daily and Sunday Liberty Meadows strips (and their comic book counterpart) have regularly poked fun at classic comic strips (Peanuts, Cathy, Tarzan, and others, including Prince Valiant), but the established masters of the form seem to love him. What's behind the pop culture machine that is Frank Cho? Find out about that, the success of his recent coffee table books, and the final fate of Liberty Meadows in Comic Book Marketplace #89! CBM #89—Cover A (Hal Foster) $5.95 CBM #89—Cover B (Frank Cho) $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES DRAW! #3 Draw!, the professional "how-to" magazine on comics, cartooning, and animation returns for its third issue with another stellar line-up of top industry talent! First, the legendary Dick Giordano gives an interview and step-by-step demonstration on inking techniques and theories. Draw! also proudly introduces new regular columnist Paul Rivoche (of Mr. X fame), who'll be covering a wide spectrum of subjects, from drawing techniques and skills, to tools and composition! Bret Blevins returns for his popular and highly anticipated third installment on figure drawing! Also, animator and director Chris Bailey shows how he took his character Major Damage "From 2D to 3D," and Draw! editor Mike Manley gives us a how-to on web comics! To top it off, this issue also details what every artist needs to know about trademarks and copyrights in the ever-changing artist's market, plus a color section, tips, and much, much more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 88pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #756-759 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-16 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Previews order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks! "Fab Firsts" — a monthly checklist of all the first issues due for the month — is also included. Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMIC SHOP NEWS WINTER PREVIEW The CSN Winter Preview covers hundred of comics from dozens of publishers due from December through February. This handy guide helps you choose from the best bets for the upcoming season. Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1466 CBG's winter blast! Celebrate the first day of winter (according to the calendar) by wishing Walt Kelly's Pojo a happy 60th birthday. Make your vacation plans with the free Convention Planner Supplement and club listings. And, the regular columnists Peter David, Mark Evanier, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith warm you up with their commentary you can't get anywhere else. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1467 Golden Age memories. As 2001 draws to a close, Golden Age historian Ron Goulart examines the careers of more heroes who began their crime-fighting capers in 1941. In addition, check out CBG's in-depth analysis of the sales of CGC-graded comics versus their non-graded counterparts. Peter David, Mark Evanier, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith provide column and insight that you just can't miss. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1468 The future's here, so where's that rocket car? As 2002 dawns, CBG takes a look back at several of the possible futures promised by comics from the 1940s to the present. Plus, check out what columnists Peter David, Mark Evanier, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith have to say this week! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1469 Come in from the cold with Mr. Silver Age! Craig Shutt thaws out more Silver Age memories when he turns his torch on wintry wonders from the past. In addition, columns by Peter David, Mark Evanier, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith round out the issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #140 Comics International is the news and comment bible for the comics industry! Includes hundreds of reviews of top titles, with plot synopses, plus an overview of scripts and art quality, as well as a directory of comic stores, specialists, events, and festivals. And, it's Eagle Award nomination time again! (Comics International) Magazine, PC $2.25 COMICS REVUE #189 Featuring: Tarzan at the Earth's Core by Burne Hogarth! Also featuring: Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray, Flash Gordon by Dan Barry, Casey Ruggles by Warren Tufts, Alley Oop by V. T. Hamlin, Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell, Steve Canyon by Milton Caniff, Barnaby by Crockett Johnson, The Phantom by Lee Falk & Ray Moore, Gasoline Alley by Dick Moores, Krazy Kat by George Herriman, and Buz Sawyer by Roy Crane. (Manuscript Press) Magazine $5.95 FUNNY TIMES NOVEMBER 2001 Funny Times features the best cartoons and stories by America's funniest cartoonists and writers. Besides well-known features such as Dave Barry, Molly Ivins, Life in Hell, Lynda Barry, and Nicole Hollander, Funny Times also presents the most interesting and funny new talent. The monthly format allows for topical political humor and social satire. (Funny Times) Magazine $2.95 SKETCH MAGAZINE #12 For the past decade, Frank Cho and Insight Studios have been turning heads in the comic industry. With his incredibly smooth illustration style and signature pin-up women, Frank has played the role of a masterful architect as he built the world of Liberty Meadows. Featured in the pages of this issue, Cho discusses his career, influences, and future aspirations as he explains his approach to his work. In addition, Sketch also supplies all the "How Tos" and fills the niche of comic creation with columns on inking, coloring, writing, penciling, promoting, packaging, etc. Sketch offers comic creators a forum to swap tales and secrets. Bimonthly. (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg, FC $5.95 TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE #9 To wrap up the year, Tripwire lined up one great issue! Frank Miller spoke exclusively to Tripwire about everything from the inevitable Dark Knight Strikes Again, to censorship, the state of the industry, and back again! Tripwire's 12-page Miller section, which, as well as the interview itself, takes a look back at his career and gets quotes about Miller from many of his industry contemporaries, and will showcase significant amounts of his art, past, and present. Like the Alan Moore issue, this Miller special is indispensable for the modern comics fan. Plus, Tripwire's revamp continues, with the music replaced with more independent comics coverage, "10 Questions" with David Lapham, "Sounding Off" from Jim Krueger, "Outside the Tent," "Le Charcuterie Mechanique," and the latest graphic novels and comics reviewed. Plus, there's a look at what's coming up in 2002 from all of the major publishers. (Tripwire Comics & Music) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, FC $3.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ALTER EGO COMIC BOOK ARTIST COLLECTION They're baaaack! Roy Thomas's full, unfettered Alter Ego sections from the flipside of Comic Book Artist # 1-5 are now collected in a giant, 160-page trade paperback! Includes over 30 pages of new features and super-rare art by Joe Kubert, Gil Kane, Jack Kirby, Wally Wood, Frank Robbins, and others, plus a special color "All-Star Squadron" cover by Kubert! Featuring: A never-before-seen 1999 interview with Gil Kane! Extended coverage of The Invaders with art by Kirby, Robbins, and Dave Hoover! The original synopsis of Fantastic Four #1, annotated by Stan Lee! The Roy Thomas/Neal Adams X-Men, Avengers, and Conan! Scarce art by Steve Ditko, Michael T. Gilbert, Gene Colan, Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino, Bob Kane, Norman Maurer, Marshall Rogers, Art Spiegelman, and others! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) (STAR13027) TP, 160pg, b&w $15.95 MR. MONSTER: HIS BOOKS OF FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE VOLUME ZERO TP by Michael T. Gilbert Creatures Beware! Michael T. Gilbert's Mr. Monster is back in his first new book collection in over five years! Gathered within are 12 twisted tales of forbidden knowledge, collecting all the hard-to-find Mr. Monster stories from A-1, Crack-A- Boom! and Dark Horse Presents in mysterious black-and-white! But that's not all! Volume Zero also includes over 30 pages of all-new Mr. Monster art and stories! Can your sanity survive the Lee/Kirby monster spoof by Gilbert and Mark Martin? Or how about the long-lost 1933 Mr. Monster newspaper strips? Then there's the extra-special eight-page, full-color insert featuring a terrifying Trencher/Mr. Monster slug-fest, drawn by Keith Giffen and Michael T. Gilbert! Can you stand the horror as titans (and art-styles!) clash?! Talk about "Forbidden Knowledge!" All this and more will be revealed in Mr. Monster: His Books of Forbidden Knowledge! Read it at your own risk! (STAR13694) SC, 8.5x11, 136pg, PC $15.95 ***************** COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #111 This issue features the Pre-Toy Fair 2002, a special pull-out guide, and the next nail-chewing episode of A.E.S.O.P. Also, the next installment of the Hot Wheels casting call, giveaway, and price guide; breaking news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe action figure lines; and all the regular AFN monthly features! (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 BECKETT SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports-card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards; tips on card collecting; and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#202)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#138)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#142)—Magazine, FC $4.99 GOLF (#3)––Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#135)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#89)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#129)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #14 The latest issue of Beckett Dragonball Z Collector magazine is here! Each issue includes price guides and checklists, new release information, video game tips and tricks, coverage of all characters, contests, web site reviews, merchandise and cartoon reviews, and much more! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 94pg $4.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #29 Each issue of Beckett Pokémon Collector offers fresh, creative, and fun articles and columns on the latest and greatest Pokémon products on the market. Fans and collectors will be able to find out not only the value of their collectibles, but also where to find conventions and shows at which they can buy, sell, or trade them, and tournaments where they can play Pokémon! Plus, readers are offered words of wisdom from some of the best and most knowledgeable writers in the toy industry. Monthly. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 72pg, FC $4.99 DIE-CAST DIGEST #10 Die-Cast Digest is the best racing collector magazine around, dedicated to racing die-cast and Hot Wheels collectors. DCD features the latest pricing in the monthly "Price Guide Pull-Out" section, along with articles and news from the world of imports, Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning, and what's new in Nascar and other types of racing. (Die-Cast Digest) Magazine $2.75 MODELER'S RESOURCE #43 This issue marks the increasing coverage of science fiction as Jim Key goes to the depths and scratchbuilds a 66" long Nautilus from Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Hilber Graf heads to the Empire Srate Building chasing down Kong in the first of this two-part diorama article. The Craftbeast takes it up a notch with Wishmaster! Fred DeRuvo starts a multi=part article on Lindberg's Diamond Duster futuristic vehicular fantasy and also revisits Lunar Models' Commando Cody. Jim Van Cleave takes his weathering brush to the Colonia Viper and Jim Bertges has more reviews on some of the latest resin to hit the modeling market. There's the IPMS Nationals and other show coverage plus more retro with "Kits that Time Forgot." Plus more figure kit, sci-fi, fantasy reviews and how-tos, profiles and lots more! (Modeler's Resource) Magazine, 66pg, PC $5.99 SPORTSCARD MARKET REPORT FEBRUARY 2002 From collector profiles, auction action, and vintage player perspectives, to a complete and comprehensive price listing of the hottest and most-sought-after rare, out-of-print, and contemporary sports cards in the collectable arena to-date, everything a serious sports card enthusiast and collector needs to keep up with the latest market trends can be found within the pages of Sportscard Market Report. An extensive autograph guide is also included to accurately appraise properly authenticated items. (Odyssey Publications) Magazine $5.95 TOMART'S ACTION FIGURE DIGEST #95 AFD's regular departments on new product announcements, international markets, Action News Briefs, and the Star Wars Update are all included in this issue. (Tomart Publications) Magazine, FC $5.95 TOY CARS AND MODELS MAGAZINE VOLUME 5 #2 Toy Cars & Models provides comprehensive coverage of the model car hobby without bias toward scale, subject, manufacturer, or material. Each month, Toy Cars & Models offers columns and news stories featuring models made of die- cast, white metal, plastic, resin and more while bringing readers in touch with the manufacturers, distributors and retailers who sell these model cars. Monthly giveaways, reader polls, and an active letters column give readers a chance to participate in their hobby. From model kits to die-cast, Toy Cars & Models will satisfy even the most discriminating collector. (Krause Publications) Magazine, FC $4.50 TOY SHOP #270-271 Find the toys you want, from vintage tin and character toys to actions figures, die-cast cars, model kits, and more in each biweekly issue! You'll find classified ads indexed alphabetically by category, making it easy for you to locate items of interest. Through editorial coverage and more than 155 separate advertising classifications, Toy Shop puts the entire spectrum of collectible toys and models at your fingertips every issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $4.50Ea. TUFF STUFF JANUARY 2002 The monthly price guide contains prices for sports cards in singles, packs, boxes, and sets, along with prices for racing, draft picks, limited edition collectibles, and promo cards. Plus, autographs and memorabilia, as well as a Kenner "Starting Line-up" section. Also, lively feature stories, the latest in hobby news, and regular monthly columns from experts in the field. (Krause Publications) Magazine $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #292 Dragon Magazine is the only magazine solely dedicated to D&D, so there's no coincidence that it's the finest role-playing game magazine in the industry! This magazine features things that are sure to excite D&D fans. (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 DUNGEON #92 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon Adventures #87 offers all-new adventures for all levels of play, each complete with maps, NPCs, new treasures and weapons, and more! (TSR) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 132pg $5.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #14 This full-color, 64-page entertainment magazine is for the adventure game market. Provides current news and reviews, with entertaining features covering a variety of games. Covers role-playing games, card games, board games, miniatures, tabletop miniatures games, novel based on game worlds, game-related accessories, and new SnarfQuest comics! (Dynasty Presentations, Inc.) Magazine $2.99 NEXT GENERATION MAGAZINE #14 FEBRUARY 2002 The most complete source for video gamers! Includes articles and reviews on the newest video games, covering the various outlets, including PlayStation, Dreamcast, Xbox, and PC games, along with company and technology news. (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) Magazine, FC $5.99 OFFICIAL X BOX MAGAZINE #4 With faster graphics, better hardware, and the full resources of the largest software company in the world, Microsoft's Xbox will soon be the platform of choice for gamers around the globe. And to provide these gamers with everything they need to know about their new system, Imagine Media is proud to introduce the Official Xbox Magazine. As well as providing news, reviews, and previews covering the whole world of Xbox, the magazine's covermounted DVD will be the source of exclusive playable Xbox game demos. The Xbox is the future of gaming. The Official Xbox Magazine is the future of game magazines. (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) Magazine $7.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM FEBRUARY 2002 The world's best-selling PC games magazine! This is the ultimate strategy and tips guide, with over 392 cheats, codes, and tips for all the latest games. Plus, reviews and previews of games, as well as articles covering everything in the PC game field. This issue comes with a special 2001 calendar from Empire Earth, along with a CD-ROM that has demos of eight games! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $7.99 PSM MAGAZINE FEBRUARY #14 100% Playstation… 100% Independent! PSM Magazine is the place to turn to for everything in the world of PlayStation and PlayStation2! Each issue include the latest news from the U.S. and Japan, software reviews and previews, strategy guides to the hottest games, cheats and codes, letters, and exclusive covers illustrated by some of the comic industry hottest creators! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) Magazine, FC $4.99 SCRYE VOLUME 8 #9 Special "Breaking into Gaming" issue! Learn how to get an internship, become a playtester, get hired as a designer, or start your own game company! See how Magic: Odyssey is affecting tournament play and learn the strategies for Mage Knight's Whirlwind expansion! Scrye is the guide for all collectible card games and collectible miniatures games. Get the latest news on games in; check out the hottest strategies, and get new releases in "First Cut"; hone your skills for survival in the "Mastyr" section; find stellar new deck combination from ScryeLab; get the big picture in the "Metagame"; check out new ways to play with the "Homebrew" articles; get your deck tweaked in "Deck Aid"; find the rules you need to know in "Cardmastyr"; get the latest rulings in "The Library"; and catch the latest reviews in "Players Choice." Contests! The most thorough and accurate price guides in the industry! Don't miss out on the latest news in "Card Collector Confidential!" Check out the winning decks in the "Winner's Circle!" And plan your gaming schedule with the Scrye Convention and Tournament Calendar! (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 STAR WARS GAMER MAGAZINE #9 Star Wars Gamer brings you new articles and adventures for the Star Wars role-playing game, LucasArts electronic game coverage, and new Star Wars fiction by best-selling authors, all the while exploring new corners of the galaxy! This is the only magazine that puts you in the heart of the Star Wars galaxy! Bimonthly. (Wizards of the Coast) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 102pg, FC $6.99 WHITE DWARF #268 White Dwarf is Games Workshop's premier magazine, crammed with news, gaming articles, pictures of great painted Citadel Miniatures, and much more! Each month, White Dwarf contains all the latest information about the Games Workshop hobby including the latest news releases of Citadel Models, in-depth features on armies, painting guides, modeling tips, rules clarifications, battle reports, and loads more. White Dwarf is the guide to the Games Workshop hobby and always contains news and views of use to beginners and seasoned gamers alike. (Games Workshop) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES 3D WORLD MAGAZINE #21 3D World is the international magazine for 3D artists. Every issue covers film and game projects from Dinosaur to Myst III: Exile and features tutorials for every aspect of the 3D market. Industry experts line up to tell readers what they should be doing in 3D and how to do it. Every issue also has a CD full of demos and full versions of new software and plug-ins, showreels from both up and coming artists, and established companies along with a lot more. Targeted at people who want hard information about 3D. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $13.95 AIRBRUSH ACTION NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2001 Airbrush Action celebrates the skin in their yearly special edition dedicated to body art. Check out the way-out body paint designs of television makeup artist Jane Choi. See the skin designs of Eric Molinaris, an artist whose airbrush has graced the rides of many a Florida theme park. If you're in the market for a new airbrush, don't spend a penny until you peruse the annual Airbrush Buyer's Guide. Get the real scoop on what's hot on the shelves. Also, check out all the regular features: "Q&A," "T- Shirt Tactics," "Ask K-Daddy," and more! (Airbrush Action, Inc.) Magazine, 84pg, FC $5.99 BLACK GATE MAGAZINE #3 A WWII veteran searches for Berlin's last surviving sorcerer, a private eye tracks down a man who steals dreams, and an American pilgrim faces a demonic challenge on a cold winter night –– all in the big winter issue of Black Gate! With 224 pages packed with the best in fantasy fiction, reviews, gaming, and artwork, the third issue of Black Gate is leading the way in epic fantasy. Includes stories from Elaine Cunningham (Forgotten Realms Daughter of the Drow), Mike Resnick, and Darrell Schweitzer –– and a brand-new Knights of the Dinner Table comic strip by Jolly R. Blackburn! (New Epoch Press) Magazine, 224pg $9.95 CHILLER THEATRE #15 Planet of the Apes issue! Features a "making of" article and interviews from the original and Tim Burton version. Basil Rathbone's life story is told, as well as interviews with Richard Kiel (Jaws), Joanna Cassidy, and much more! (Chiller Theatre, Inc.) Magazine $5.95 CINEFEX #88 This issue features exhaustive coverage of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the long-awaited film adaptation of the first J.K. Rowling book about young Harry Potter and his years at Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. An international publishing sensation and Hollywood hit, the first Harry Potter adventure comes to the screen courtesy of director Chris Columbus and an army of award-winning visual effects artists. A new film version of the H.G. Wells classic The Time Machine –– directed by the author's grandson, Simon Wells –– revisits the tale of scientist who journeys far into the future to a time when the human race has divided into gentle Eloi and brutal Morlocks. Also included in this issue is a feature on the mega-hit street-racing film, The Fast and the Furious, and an article on the all-CGI animated movies Shrek and Monsters, Inc. (Cinefex) Magazine $9.50 CINESCAPE SPECIAL JANUARY 2002 You want the best? Then you'll want the "Best of 2001" Cinescape special! The editors of Cinescape highlight the best of genre entertainment, including the best DVDs, Videos, Movies, TV Shows, and Books, and so much more! This year-end issue is a must-not-miss event! (Mania Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 CINESCAPE FEBRUARY 2002 Cinescape Magazine has always been a favorite of the genre entertainment fan, and now it promises to deliver more! The February issue will include reviews of the top spring Movies, Videos, and DVDs, and will also feature inside information on what's new and what's hot in Books, Music, and Comics! (Mania Entertainment) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 CULT MOVIES #36 The cover feature is "Battle of the Amazons," where beautiful female sword and sandal warriors are enraged –– an erotic explosion from the Italian cinema. Also, prehistoric women in the movies; one million years B.C. is revisited, as well as bloodthirsty vampires in Lugosi's Dracula. Get a look at Boris Karloff's filmography, read the latest column by Dr. Acula –– Forrest J. Ackerman, and new DVD reviews, film news, book reviews, editorials, letters, and more! (Cult Movie Productions) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w $4.95 CULT TIMES #76 The month ahead of cult TV starts here! Plan your viewing with Cult Times' "Out of the Box" –– the indispensable listing guide of cult television programs to watch out for on terrestrial, cable, and satellite. Read interviews with the stars and features on cult shows currently airing in the U.K. Take a light-hearted but informative look at a classic series in the "Instant Guide" and review the highlights of the previous month's viewing in "Times Past." Cult Times is the complimentary magazine to TV Zone, and together they provide the ultimate guide to the many worlds of cult television. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #20 The Cult Times Christmas special is packed full of features and interviews on cult TV's current hit series such as Buffy, Enterprise, and Stargate SG-1. The regular critics look back on the highlights of 2001, plus a guide to films on terrestrial and satellite TV and daily cult TV listings for the festive period. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #312 Doctor Who Magazine is the only official source for news, features, interviews, and comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveler in time and space! In this issue, the fourth doctor enters the Warrior's Gate and there are more classic 1960s thrills from the pages of TV comic! (Panini Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DREAMWATCH #89 For the latest news and reviews from the world of sci-fi and fantasy entertainment, turn to Dreamwatch! With coverage of all the latest films, TV shows, books, and games, plus tons of fascinating features, Dreamwatch is the only way to get the latest and coolest information out there! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $599 EXTREME COLLECTORS GUIDE SPECIAL FOIL MAGAZINE #14 Extreme Collector's Guide brings readers face to face with only the best and hottest collectibles on the market today. Trading cards from Pokémon, Digimon, Dragonball Z, Harry Potter, WWF and Dungeons & Dragons, to all the newest video games for PlayStation 2, Nintendo 64 and Sony Dreamcast, complemented with expert analysis, collector's hints and price guides. (Celebrity Worldwide, Inc.) Magazine $7.99 FANGORIA #210 This issue is the place for horror and sci-fi fans to visit for the latest on 2002's terror line-up. The all-color issue takes a look at the year's upcoming fright forecast and provides exclusive interviews and set visits. In this New Year spectacular you'll find out about all the upcoming movies, such as the year's biggest fantasy film based on J.R.R. Tolkein's immortal trilogy, Lord of the Rings, with an interview with actor Christopher Lee; The Queen of the Damned, the third book in Anne Rice's bloodsucker saga coming to the screen; Resident Evil from Columbia, an adaptation of the popular video game; MGM's No Such Thing, a modern variation on Beauty and the Beast; and Wendigo, where a family encounters the legendary Native American monster of the title. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 10 #6 The Sexy Femmes of Asian Pulp Cinema! Featured in this action-packed issue are Candace Camille Bender, Beatrice Chia, Jeanne Chinn, Karen Kim, Shannon Lee (Bruce Lee's daughter), Ming Na (Final Fantasy, E.R.), Michelle Yeoh (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon), ZangZiyi (Rush Hour 2, CTHD), Eugenia Yuam, action star Cynthia Rothrock, and stunt double to the stars, Sophia Crawford. Only Femme Fatales brings you the latest news, profiles and pictorials on the luscious ladies of horror, fantasy, and sci-fi! (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FORTEAN TIMES #154 Become a student of American iconoclast Charles Fort with this expansive guide to the bizarre. Features news, reviews, and research on strange phenomena, experiences, and curiosities from the intricacies of crop circles to phantom hitchhikers. It's wild, it's funny, it's open-minded yet skeptical — and it's true! (I Feel Good) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $4.95 GRAPHOTISM #29 Graphotism is the U.K.'s premier Street-culture magazine, the best established of its kind in Europe. Check out the interviews with the hottest graffiti artists, the massive picture gallery, from motorways to subways, including news and reviews on the latest books, tunes, and fashion — street style. With a round-up of the international graffiti scene too, make the 'write' choice and get this mag… it's a G thing! (Graphotism) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.00 HIGH TIMES FEBRUARY 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Times) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 134pg, FC $4.99 JUXTAPOZ NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2001 Juxtapoz presents a gallery of underground artists who influence much of the fashion, graphics, and new art seen today. Full- color layouts featuring painters, sculptors, cartoonists, and photographers are featured, along with interviews, rare portfolios, sketches, and reviews. Juxtapoz is also the brainchild of Robert Williams, world-renowned artist and father of the widely popular school of cartoon surrealism. (High Speed Productions) Magazine, FC $4.99 KID POWER SPECIAL FOIL MAGAZINE #15 Finally a magazine that kids between ages 5-10 can call their own! With fun-to-read text, colorful images, premium giveaways, contests, puzzles, and quizzes, Kid Power is the primo source for information on children's television, movies, music and toys. This premiere issue features insightful and engaging coverage of The Rug Rats, Harry Potter, Blues Clues, Pokémon, Dragonball Z, and the ever-adorable Powerpuff Girls! (Celebrity Worldwide) Magazine, FC $4.99 KIDS COLLECTIBLES SPECIAL FOIL MAGAZINE #15 Whether it's trading cards, stamps, action figures or video games, kids love to collect things. Kid's Collectibles offers collectors pricing values and insights into the hottest new releases on the market from Pokémon, Digimon, Dragonball Z, Gundam Wing and Sailor Moon, plus reviews on all the new video game releases from the most popular game systems are also featured. (Celebrity Worldwide) Magazine $5.99 KITBUILDERS MAGAZINE #41 Take a look at Nocturna'a Cursed! A new take on the hammer classic Curse of the Werewolf, sculpted by the amazing Mike Hill of the U.K. Also, a look at the Christmas related kits such as The Grinch and new kits from Lord of the Rings. Sculpting tips, cool new stuff, and Godzilla news in "Kaiju Corner." (Kitbuilders) Magazine $6.50 LOCUS #491 The science fiction and fantasy community's journal, with news and reviews on new and upcoming releases, as well as articles and columns by noted authors. (Locus Magazine) Magazine, 70pg, b&w $4.95 MODEL MANIACS #3 From the creators of Chiller Theatre Magazine! Each issue is printed on glossy stock and features articles and how-to features for modelers of all ages and skill levels. Plus, each issue includes regular columns, reviews, and more! (Chiller Theatre, Inc.) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #5 (May012402) Magazine $5.95 OUTRÉ #26 In this issue, a tribute to EC artist George Evans, a feature on collecting Monster Cards of the 1960s, a profile on legendary animator Tex Avery, '60s-'70s rock singer Lynn Carey (the voice behind Beyond the Valley of the Dolls), Ed Wood's career as a novelist, Rod Sterling's lost series The Loner, plus Ken Nordine, reviews, and much more! (Filmfax) Magazine $5.95 PENTHOUSE FEBRUARY 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $8.99 PIN-UP MAGAZINE #9 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.95 PLAYBOY MAGAZINE & SPECIALS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Warner Publisher Services) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL PLAYBOY (FEB)––Magazine $4.99 PRESENTS (FEB/MAR)––Magazine $6.99 PRIVATE (#28)––Magazine $6.99 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #69 Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America and is also the oldest one, having been around for nearly 14 years! It is dedicated to keeping fans informed about what is going on in the anime industry and to help them choose the best titles. This issue offers a spotlight on Yu-Gi-Oh, an article on Love Hina, more reports on the summer conventions and festivals, along with the usual "Anime World" articles, the review of lots of recent anime and manga-related products, and the latest news. Above all, Protoculture Addicts offers overviews on new anime titles not yet available in North America to introduce you to Japanese animation of all styles: Earth Girl Arjuna, Comic Party, One Piece The Movie, Noir, Salaryman Kintaro, and much more! (Protoculture) Magazine, 72pg, PC $4.95 SCREAM QUEENS ILLUSTRATED #28 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $6.95 SFX #87 The smashing, spirited sci-fi magazine from Britain! This magazine asks and answers the burning questions on all sci-fi fans' minds. And, late-breaking news; in-depth interviews; behind-the-scene reports; multi-media reviews (books, comics, games, videos, TV); and much more. What more could a sci-fi fan want? (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.75 THE SFX GUIDE TO FANTASY MOVIES SPECIAL This movies special issue takes a look at the making of the Lord of the Rings trilogy and includes a massive 20-page feature on the making of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, plus loads of information on the book's continuity. Also, the top 20 fantasy movies of all time, loads of interviews, and extras this issue include a Lord of the Rings map of Middle Earth, a Harry Potter map of Hogwarts, and SFX trump cards! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.00 SPECTRUM #29 Spectrum's annual analysis of Xena returns with a detailed look at the sixth and final season, including an episode guide and commentary on each episode. Also, Buffy and Angel, plus the unusual insightful articles and reviews from the worlds of film, comics, and cult TV! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 STAR TREK COMMUNICATOR #137 Paramount Picture's official Star trek fan club magazine! Each issue is packed with the latest inside news, behind-the-scenes photos, and exclusive interviews from all Star Trek projects, as well as entertaining and informative features. This issue is a Vulcan/Romulan special, exploring the evolution of the two similar, yet contrasted races of Star Trek aliens and how they've been portrayed in the series and movies. Includes interviews with Leonard Nimoy of the original series, Jolene Blalock of Enterprise, Tim Riss of Voyager, and Carolyn Seymour of Next Generation and Voyager. Plus, a look ahead to Star Trek: Nemesis! And, as always, mini-interviews and updates from the cast and crew of the Star Trek series you love! (Star Trek Fan Club) Magazine, 90pg, FC $5.95 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #34 This magazine brings you the very best, new, up-to-date, in-depth news and information on Star Trek every month, complete with unique new pictures. Every 112-page issue brings you spectacular gatefolds with detailed technical drawings and full- color artwork, plus full analysis of the characters, races, and starships, as well as 24th century technology. (Fabbri Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.99 STAR WARS INSIDER #58 The most informative Star Wars fanzine around! With in-depth coverage of the movies, stories, art, and the people that make the Star Wars universe so amazing — you will always be an insider with Star Wars Insider! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Magazine, FC $4.95 STARBURST #281 With nearly 25 years of publishing behind it, Starburst continues to offer its unique blend of the latest news, features, and interviews combined with a look back at science fiction classics of the past. Plus, the finest reviews section known to man, with the cream of films, books, soundtracks, television, comics, and DVDs all scrutinized for you. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 TOMB RAIDER MAGAZINE #10 This issue is full of destruction and seduction! Once again, the venerable Miss Croft makes mortal combat seem like child's play as she takes on a deadly swarm of bad guys! Plus, there's more green gumption from goddess Aphrodite IX! In her staggering back-up strip, the mechanical minx gets back at some demons from the past. Also, your fab letters, interesting features, a luscious centerfold of the leading lady, and a chance to win big in the competition! Available in both Newsstand and Previews Exclusive cover editions! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.—Magazine, 52pg, FC $4.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE—Magazine, 52pg, FC $4.99 TOON MAGAZINE #27 The notoriously funny Farrelly brothers present Osmosis Jones, an animated live-action comic adventure about a white blood cell (voiced by Chris Rock) on a mission to track down and fend off a deadly blood virus that is threatening to kill Frank (Bill Murray), the man whose body carries the cell and the disease. Get a look at Monsters, Inc., which is set in a parallel dimension populated by creatures. A corporation maintains portals to the underside of children's beds in this world. Monsters must audition for a spot and then are transported under the bed to capture screams. And, think Kong is huge? Prepare yourselves for a special look at the new FOX series, Kong. (Black Bear Press) Magazine $5.95 TV ZONE #146 Up to the minute news, features and interviews, plus continuing coverage of popular cult TV shows like Stargate SG-1, Xena: Warrior Princess, Angel, Star Trek: Voyager, Farscape, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Doctor Who. Also, our ongoing episode guides to popular series and answers to readers' questions in "Memory Alpha," along with regular news, reviews, and interviews. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 ULTIMATE DVD #25 As the DVD market continues to grow, Visual Imagination's entertainment magazine —now in its second year — is devoted solely to this format. Every issue contains the latest news, DVD reviews, star interviews, production notes, and a diary of forthcoming releases. Plus, a look at the latest players. Not to be missed! Now includes more Region 1 discs! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #79 If you're into horror, science fiction, or fantasy films; Hong Kong action cinema or 60s sexploitation; or other cult movies with an alternative bend, Video Watchdog is the magazine for you! Each 80-page issue is jam-packed with in-depth reviews of all the latest releases on VHS, DVD, and LaserDisc, including coverage of rare mail-order and import titles. Want to know if a new release is complete, correctly letterboxed, or otherwise worth your investment? Only Video Watchdog gives you the lowdown — regularly comparing new releases to earlier versions, and illustrating reviews with actual frame enlargements to show you what you're getting! And each issue is built around compelling feature articles about exciting releases, restored footage, lost classics, career interviews, and other essential reading! Now monthly! (Video Watchdog) Magazine, 80pg $6.50 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #56 The world's longest-running David Lynch/Twin Peaks magazine takes an extensive look Lynch's acclaimed new feature film Mulholland Drive! Also, The X-Files' 9th season premiere, and the usual letters and news updates about all things Lynchian! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w; $4.95 WWF MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2002 The official magazine of the WWF is for anyone who can smell what The Rock is cooking! Want the latest scoop on Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, and all of your favorite WWF superstars? The background on the hottest feuds? An update of WWF news, tours, and merchandise? Then turn to the WWF Magazine, your pipeline to the World Wrestling Federation. (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 WWF RAW MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2002 Exploring the rawer side of the WWF! Featuring the stunts they can't show on TV, backstage info on the wrestlers, pin-ups of stars like The Undertaker, Mankind, and HHH, plus bonus provocative pin-ups of the ladies of wrestling. Hey, why should wrestlers get all the posters? So are you man enough for Raw? Officially licensed by the WWF — and that's the bottom line! (Kable News Company) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.99 XPOSÉ #63 Interviews, features, and news from the world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, The Pretender, Xena: Warrior Princess, and The X-Files. Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME TRIGUN: ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE TP Meet a gunslinger so dangerous that a $60 billion reward has been placed on his head! Vash has been credited with the destruction of several towns, but miraculously, there is no record of him ever taking a life. Only two things ever happen to those who catch up to Vash, however: they either crawl away wounded, or they stagger away in disbelief that such a dork could possibly be the man they are looking for. This guide features detailed episode summaries, in-depth character profiles, setting and theme analysis, and role-playing character sheets for the popular Tri-Stat System. With hundreds of full-color images from the series, and many pages of production line art, this Ultimate Fan Guide is the definitive English resource book for Trigun. (Guardians of Order) (1-894525-36-1) (CAUT: 4) TP, 128pg, PC $24.95 ART BOOKS THE ART OF JOHN VAN FLEET HC This month's Cartouche Press book showcases a graphic talent second to none: John Van Fleet. In this 64-page, full-color book, you'll find some of his best work, including covers and pages for Batman, Star Wars, and White Wolf's Vampire, and a 13-page authorized graphic novelette for The Matrix, never before printed! (Steve Jackson Games, Inc.) (1-55634-559-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 64pg, FC $29.95 BROM'S OFFERINGS HC by Brom Celebrate the darkness! A brand-new collection of art from the master of fantasy and horror continues the theme of the extremely successful Darkwerks. Brom's characteristic and potent brand of sinister, disturbing imagery comes to life through a selection of the very best paintings and concept work of recent years. In addition to covers from the best-selling novels by Terry Brooks, Anne McCaffery, and Michael Moorcock, here are Brom's illustrations for comic books, movies, computer games, and collectible cards, where he has become the leading name. With over 210 haunting images, plunge into its irresistible, shadowy depths. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-918-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $29.95 CRIMSON EMBRACE 6 TP A Gallery Girls Book It's the one that started it all! The Crimson Embrace series began the Gallery Girls concept! There's just something about all the little vampire vixens in a row, ready to rip out your throat! In the sixth journey through this world of literal bloodlust, see females of the night as illustrated by Arantza, Pelaez, Mitch Byrd, Lorente, Cuevas, Tomas Giorello, Quintabani, and many others. Whether it's the lure of their unholy smiles, the dark promise of their pleasures, or the death wish in all of us, you'll agree this all-new visit to vampireland is worth the price of submission! Features a new cover painting by portrait powerhouse Joe Jusko. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TP $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH CRIMSON EMBRACE 5 A Gallery Girls Book The first subject of the Gallery Girls series is still the one with the most bite! Female vampires that haunt the night, seeking that most precious gift of mortal man... his very blood! Featuring the vampire art of Arantza, Rich Larson, Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, Mitch Byrd, Roca, Maraschi, DeMiguel, J.L. Marin, Mike Hoffman, Esteban Maroto, Tomas Giorello, and many more! (SQP) (STAR09623) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg $9.95 DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS 2 Disciples of the Devil himself, these wanton women have sold their eternal souls in order to wield the powers of the Dark Lord here on Earth! No man can hope to resist their awesome beauty and terrible temper! Abandon all hope as you fall under their thrall. Damnation never looked so good. Illustrated by Steve Fastner, Blas Gallego, Esteban Maroto, J. L. Marin, and more. (SQP) (STAR09715) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS VOLUME 3 Selling your soul to the Devil has never paid such delicious dividends! Here is a collection of satanic sirens who use their under-worldly charms to entrance and entrap mortal men to their eternal doom. This is the latest in one of SQP's most popular line of books — fiery females in bed with the Dark Lord himself! As with all the Gallery Girls books, this one is loaded with incredible illustrations by such talents as Arantza, Mitch Byrd, Mike Hoffman, Tomas Giorello, Fastner & Larson, Llopis, Pelaez, Maraschi, and Blas Gallego. Cover painting by Dorian. (SQP) (STAR12981) MATURE READERS SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 ****************** GROUND ZERO HC by Fred Gambino From spaceships, stars, and galaxies to the heroes and heroines of his trademark futuristic worlds, this first collection of work from the highly respected artist Fred Gambino includes a breathtaking and diverse selection of paintings. Acclaimed for his mastery of digital imagery, Gambino has developed an instantly recognizable style –– beautifully displayed in the remarkable Heaven's Reach, the eerie Millennium Babies, and the wonderfully sensuous Nightwings. His illustrations have graced the covers of the Isaac Asimov's classic Foundation series, as well as novels by luminaries David Brin, Ray Bradbury, and Elizabeth Moon. A leading sci-fi artist or writer –– including Brin, Moon, Jim Burns, Chris Moore, and Robert Sawyer –– introduces each chapter in this unforgettable compendium of unearthly contradictions. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-891-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x10m 112pg, FC $29.95 HARDYWARE HC The Art of David A. Hardy by Chris Morgan His classic images from such projects as The Neverending Story will zoom you right out to the far reaches of the galaxy. From the very start of his career, David Hardy has looked to the stars and space for artistic inspiration –– and he is the unrivalled inheritor of the mantle of Chelsey Bonestell. These visionary illustrations have graced magazines, including Analog, and Fantasy & Science Fiction, as well as book jackets, films, and television. Brought together in this superb collection are his pieces for Challenge of the Stars with Patrick Moore in 1972 and the 1999 work Millennium Planet, depicting a newly discovered extrasolar world. It's a must-have for all space and sci-fi enthusiasts. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-917-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 128pg, FC $29.95 PAINTED WORLDS HC by Jim Warren Sensual, spiritual, and evocative, Jim Warren's art ranges from dreamy images of wild horses leaping in fluffy clouds to representations of fiery goddesses rising from exploding volcanoes. Self-taught, and for many years working in oils, he not only illustrated book covers, but won a Grammy for Best Album Package for Bob Seger's record Against the Wind. The varied assortment of beautiful and sometimes surreal paintings here comes fro album artwork to more recent commercial posters and cards, and they all capture a profound sense of fantasy. Warren's fine originals and prints are in high demand all over the world, and he has won renown for his portraits of the stars, including one of The West Wing's Martin Sheen, included in this collection. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-894-0) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 112pg, FC $29.95 PARADOX HC The Art of Stephen Youll by Stephen Youll Borne of a vivid imagination, Stephen Youll's work features fantastic bears and aliens; warrior knights, damsels, and sorcerers; and worlds of spaceships, robots, and androids. As one of the top illustrators in the field of sci-fi cover art, his images appear on novels by Isaac Asimov, George R. Martin, C.J. Cherryh, Ian McDonald, and Arthur Clarke. The Artist Guest of Honor at the 2001 World Science Fiction Convention, Youll describes his approach to art and technique in lively, informative text accompanying over 100 paintings. In addition to images medieval and futuristic, the awe-inspiring collection includes his award-winning book covers for Star Wars and Blade Runner, together with such classic characters as Superman and Batman. A collector's item for all sci-fi fans. (Sterling Publishing) (1-85585-916-5) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x11, 128pg, FC $29.95 COLLECTING STAR OF THE MONTH TRANS MANUAL: TRANSFORMERS 1984-86 IDENTIFICATION GUIDE by Mark Kimmel Simply put, this is a comprehensive reference guide to aid serious collectors in sorting and organizing their Transformer toy collection! The first Gen 1 figures are shown in full-color, with all parts clearly show, along with important information from their Tech Specs, weapons, and accessories. Additionally, this guide provides information focusing primarily on American variants of many Transformers, detailing variances in color, sculpting, stickers, and more. (Mark Kimmel's Toy Rebellion) (STAR13967) SC, 8x11, 76pg, FC $20.00 **************** COMIC THEMES AKIKO IN THE CASTLE OF ALIA RELLAPOR HC by Mark Crilley Akiko and her crew –– Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, Poog, and Gax –– have faced angers unimaginable to the average fourth- grade earthling. Now their mission is finally coming to an end. At last they've reached the castle of Alia Rellapor, but that doesn't mean that things have gotten any easier. The castle is heavily guarded by robots, and getting inside won't be easy. If they do get in, they have to locate Prince Froptoppit, free him from captivity, and escape from the castle without alerting the guards of their leader, the half man-half machine Throck. Can a girl who's too scared to be school safety leader pull it off? If anyone can, Akiko can! (Random House) (0-385-32728-5) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic specialty shops. HC, 176pg $9.95 AKIKO AND THE GREAT WALL OF TRUDD HC by Mark Crilley Akiko continues the interplanetary quest began in Akiko on the Planet Smoo and Akiko in the Sprubly Islands. With her odd assortment of companions, she is following Queen Pwip's instructions to find and rescue the lost Prince Frotoppit. Based on a Japanese comic book series, the episodic plot follows the company across the Planet Smoo, as they encounter various weird creatures and strange obstacles. (Random House) (0-385-32727-7) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic specialty shops. HC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH AKIKO ON THE PLANET SMOO NOVEL HC by Mark Crilley When this fourth-grader comes home from school one day, she finds an envelope waiting for her with no stamp and no return address. The message inside reads "Dear Akiko: We are coming to get you. Meet us outside your bedroom window." That evening, she finds a small spacecraft hovering outside her window with two odd little men inside. They have been sent to whisk her off to the planet Smoo where she will lead a rescue mission. And the adventure is just beginning! Includes illustrations by Mark Crilley. (Delacorte Press) (0-385-32724-2/STAR11078) HC, 6x8, 162pg $9.95 AKIKO IN THE SPRUBLY ISLANDS NOVEL HC In this companion to Akiko on the Planet Smoo, fourth-grade Earthling Akiko and her extraterrestrial crew are on a mission to save kidnapped Prince Froptoppit from the evil Alia Rellapor. Unfortunately, something happens on the way to Alia Rellapor's castle. They get lost — hopelessly lost — in their flying boat somewhere over the Moonguzzit Sea. Their only chance is to find Queen Pwip of the Sprubly Islands, a clairvoyant who can point them in the right direction. As Akiko, Mr. Beeba, Spuckler Boach, Gax, and Poog attempt to locate the queen, they must survive a Skugbit Storm, make their way out of the belly of a giant sea snake, and sail the seas to safety. But the Spurbly Islanders aren't at all like Akiko's friends and neighbors back on Earth, and when Spuckler and Mr. Beeba disappear one night, Akiko is left to fend for herself in this strange and magical new world. (Delacorte Press) (0-385-32726-9/STAR11818) HC, 6x8, 148pg $9.95 BENTO STORY ART BOX SC A new, elaborately illustrated publication featuring short fiction and prose by such notable authors as Neil Gaiman, Jonathon Carroll, Rachel Pollack, Alisa Kwitney, and others. A new full-color 12-page comic story by Dave McKean with a cover by Kent Williams is also included in this collected anthology. (Allen Spiegel Fine Arts) (STAR13933) SC, 9x12, 48pgs, FC $14.00 SLOW CHOCOLATE AUTOPSY TP by Iain Sinclair & Dave McKean Draws on the dark and paranoid images of the city, from the Renaissance through Dickens and Jack the Ripper to the 60s gangsters and current decay. This is a geography that Iain Sinclair has made his own, and Dave McKean's graphics create a haunting and unsettling landscape that only really exists in the mind. Sometime novel, sometime poem, sometime collage, and sometime comic strip. This is wonderful production between beautiful covers. (Action Ink) (STAR12471) TP, 6x9, 190pg $15.00 ******************** DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO ON LOCATION TP by Richard Bignell Through unprecedented research at the BBC, every single local newpaper in the country, interviews with production staff and program stars, Richard ignell has compiled the definitive history of Doctor Who on location. Every localtion is revelaed, from the humble gravel pits ot Gerrards Cross to the cafes of the Left Bank in Paris. Includes over 150 illustrations, including many rare and unpubliushed production photos, location maps, and BBC production dsocumentation. (Diamond U.K.) (190-311- 1226) TP $26.99 DOCTOR WHO TIME & RELATIVE TP A thrilling and groundbreaking adventure –– the first officially-sanctioned Doctor Who story featuring the Doctor and Susan set before the start of the TV series itself. This debut Doctor Who book by award-winning writer and film historian Kim Newman is available in two superb editions: a standard hardback with grey cloth-effect cover and silver-stamped logo and title; and a numbered limited edition deluxe hardback boasting: full color frontispiece artwork; silver cracked-ice-effect binding with foil stamping; and integrated bookmark. All copies of the limited edition deluxe version come individually signed by the author, frontispiece artist and foreword writer. (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) TP $15.99 HC $37.99 I, WHO VOLUME 2: UNAUTHORIZED GUIDE TO DOCTOR WHO NOVELS TP by Lars Pearson, Brian Hitch, & Peter David Continuing to document the Guinness World-record breaking Doctor Who original novel series, I, Who indexes all Who books released after the Earth-shaking Interference. Written by Lars Pearson (Wizard) with a cover by Brian Hitch (JLA, The Authority) and an introduction by Peter David (Captain Marvel), I, Who also indexes and reviews the Doctor Who Big Finish audios, the Bernice Summerfield spin-off line, and apocryphal works such as Campaign and The Masters of Luxor. As a bonus, this book includes an unpublished chapter from the Who series The Sands of Time. (Right Stuf) (1-570-3290-01) (CAUT: 4) TP $19.95 FANTASY & SCI-FI THE RUNDELSTONE OF OZ HC by Eloise McGraw & Eric Shanower The Rundlestone of Oz is the final Oz book by Newbery-honor author Eloise McGraw. This beautiful, full-length hardcover is profusely illustrated by Eisner Award-winning cartoonist Eric Shanower, providing over 100 pen-and-ink illustrations and a full-color cover painting. Everyone who loves Oz will enjoy this mystical tale of magic stones, enchantments, rundles, and rhymes. 101 years after the publication of The Wizard of Oz, Eloise McGraw caps the classic Oz series with a triumphant children's novel for the new millennium. (Hungry Tiger Press) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 224pg $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PARADOX IN OZ HC by Edward Einhorn A brand-new Oz book, Paradox in Oz recaptures the magic by featuring odd but lovable characters, exciting adventures, and the wonder of Emerald City. Paradox in Oz pays homage to all the Oz phenomena that has come before, but it's no rehash of the original Wizard of Oz. Suddenly in the land of Oz where no one grows older, everyone begins to age. Ozma, the lovely girl ruler of Oz, must save her people and restore the enchantment that keeps them young and vibrant. Ozma travels backwards in time to meet the Wizard of Oz, just as Dorothy journeyed to meet the Wizard after being blown to Oz by the famous Kansas cyclone. Before Ozma can unravel the perplexing complexities, she visits a marvelous city in the clouds reminiscent of artist M.C. Escher's logically impossible optical images. Old friends make appearances throughout the story — the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard of Oz, and Glenda the Good Witch. All this makes for a terrific tale! (Hungry Tiger Press) (1- 929527-01-2) HC, 240pg $24.95 ******************** WARHAMMER GENEVIEVE UNDEAD MMPB by Jack Yeovil After her return from Drachenfels, Genevieve –– the vampire femme fatale –– embarks on an odyssey of perilous self- discovery in which she must face monsters and magicians, intrigue, and evil. Her journey takes her from the labyrinth depths of an old Altdorf theatre to an accursed mansion under a deadly gothic spell, and finally to the hunt of a savage unicorn mare through haunted forests. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1177-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 WILD CARDS BOOK 3 TP by George R. R. Martin the streets of New York have erupted in celebration of Wild Card Day –– the annual even held every September 15 to remember the dead and cherish the living. It is a deay for fireworld and street fairs and paraes, for political rallies and memorial banquets, for drinking and fighting in the alleys. With each passing year, the festivities become larger and more fevered. And this year, –– 1986, the 40th anniversary –– promises to be the biggest nad best Wild Card Day ever. The media and tourists have discovered the celelbration, and taverns and restaurants expect recred-setting business. But lurking in the background is a twisted genius who cares nothing for fun and festivity. The Astronomer has only one concern: destruction. (Pocket Books) (0- 7434-3489-7) (CAUT: 4) TP $14.00 HORROR THE ULTIMATE JACK THE RIPPER SOURCEBOOK TP An Illustrated Encyclopedia by Stewart P. Evans & Keith Skinner Attempting to demythologize a case that has intrigued and baffled historians and criminologists for more than a century, the editors have compiled an exhaustive compendium of primary and secondary source material pertaining to the infamous Whitechapel murders. Between 1888 and 1891, 11 prostitutes were brutally murdered in the East End of London, prompting the Scotland Yard to undertake a grueling investigative inquiry. Now, for the first time, all of the available police files, witness statements, and court inquests are assembled in chronological order, providing a comprehensive overview of the crimes that were subsequently attributed to the legendary Jack the Ripper. Unlike most reconstructions, this straightforward, factual history is unclouded by often confusing and contradictory contemporary conclusions and interpretations. An invaluable resource for true crime buffs. (Publisher's Group West) (0-7867-0926-X) (CAUT: 4) TP, 6x9, 704pg, b&w $18.00 THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF THE BEST NEW HORROR VOLUME 12 TP The acclaimed collection of contemporary horror fiction, this year's Best New Horror again showcases the talents of the finest writers working in the field of terror. Sifting through a year in horror, award-winning editor Stephen Jones has chosen the year's best stories by the old masters and new voices alike. The latest volume of the Best New Horror series features stories by Ramsey Campbell, Dennis Etchison, Tim Lebbon, Kim Newman, and horror movie director Mick Garrick, among many others. As a bonus, there is Jones's always informative overview of the year in horror, making this a truly state-of-the-dark art annual. (Publisher's Group West) (0-7867-0919-7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x7, 512pg $11.95 NANCY COLLINS' TEMPTER LIMITED SPECIAL EDITION HC by Nancy A. Collins This 10th anniversary edition is a totally rewritten novel that bears little resemblance to the original. Fans of Collins will get a classic original, but also a new read. Cover art by Alan Clark. Contains 32 pages of Collins' hand-written notes, outlines, and other material, which allows the reader to see into the mind of the author as she created her novel. Limited to 500. (Gauntlet) (CAUT: 4) HC $50.00 THE SANDMAN: BOOK OF DREAMS edited by Neil Gaiman & Ed Kramer In this volume, 20 of the most revered writers –– Clive Barker, Gene Wolfe, Nancy Collins, Tad Williams, Tori Amos, Barbara Hambly, and more –– gather to pay homage to the seminal graphic novel series. Features new cover art by Sandman artist Dave McKean. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-380-81770-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 416pg $7.50 SCIENCE FICTION & HORROR SIGHT & SOUND READERS TP Edited by Kim Newman What in contemporary cinema is a horror film or a science fiction movie? Blade Runner is as much film noir as science fiction –– and it is a literary adaptation. The latest remake of The Mummy is more an effects-fantasy or action/adventure than straightforward horror. Whatever your viewpoint, the best of these movies have generated cults and imitations, while the worst have a wonderfully perverse appeal all their own. This new volume in the Sight and Sound Reader series provides a varied and diverse overview of trends that have shaped sci-fi/horror in the last decade. It explores how films like Fight Club and The Truman Show have impinged on more traditional territory and have tested the limits of conventional understandings of the most central of these genres. The book engages with a host of topics that have merged over the last decade, from vampire movies, body horror, and horror. It also includes fresh new looks at classics such as Rosemary's Baby, Psycho, Halloween, Nosferatu, Blade Runner, as well as '90s highlights like the Scream series, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Strange Days, Existenz, and Cube. (Diamond U.K.) (085-170-8978) (CAUT: 4) TP, 224pg $24.99 TEN YEARS OF TERROR HC British Horror Films of the 1970s edited by Harvey Fenton and David Flint Ten Years of Terror is an encyclopedic record of the '70s, featuring a stunning selection of film stills and promotional artwork, covering such films as The Wicker Man, A Clockwork Orange, Blood on Satan's Claw, Countess Dracula, Alien, The Omen, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Tales from the Crypt, Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell and many more! Included are major entries for every theatrically-released horror film made by British production companies during the Seventies, as well as comprehensive appendices covering such related areas as: Short Films, Borderline Cases, Foreign Films Shot in Britain, and TV. Illustrated with With 733 photos, 48 pages in color! (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) HC, 336pg, PC $49.99 HOW-TO THE ANIMATORS SURVIVAL KIT TP A Manual of Methods, Principles, and Formulas for Classical, Computer, Games, Stop Motion, and Internet Animators by Richard Williams During his more than 40 years in the business Williams has been one of the true innovators, serving as a link between the golden age of animation by hand and the new computer generated animation. He is dedicated to passing along his knowledge to a new generation so that they in turn can push the medium in new directions. In this book, based on his sold-out master classes in the U.S. and across Europe, Williams provides the underlying principles of animation that every animator –– from beginner to expert –– needs. He illustrates his points with hundreds of drawings, distilling the secrets of the masters into a working system. (Consortium Book Sales) (0-571-202228-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x11, 352pg, PC $25.00 HUMOR CALVIN AND HOBBES: SUNDAY PAGES 1985-1995 TP by Bill Watterson This catalog reprints all 36 of the works from the 2001 Festival of Cartoon Art, and it includes an essay by Watterson about his work on the strip, plus his comments on each of the strips in the display. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-2135-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 96pg $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DILBERT: EXCUSE ME WHILE I WAG TP by Scott Adams Dilbert and his look-alike dog, Dogbert, once again provide comic relief to anyone who has ever had to inhabit a cubicle, endure an "initiative of the week," or simply work in an office that has, on occasion, caused them to pull out clumps of their hair. Scott Adams' dead-on humor is sure to satisfy the hordes of fans worldwide who avidly follow the misadventures of Dilbert, Dogbert, Catbert, and Ratbert, the pointy-haired boss, and the rest of the cast of characters in Dilbert's world –– a world that's eerily like the one we work in daily. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-1390-6/STAR13809) TP, 8x9, 232pg $10.95 ******************** DILBERT: WHEN DID IGNORANCE BECOME A POINT OF VIEW? TP by Scott Adams Scott Adams still has the corporate world guffawing about the adventures of nerdy Dilbert and his power-hungry companion, Dogbert, plus Ratbert and the pointy-haired boss, as they make their way through the travails of modern work life. Only a cartoonist with been-there-endured-that experience could make people laugh so hard. Over 150 million fans across 65 countries cannot get enough of Adams' glib office humor. When Did Ignorance Become a Point of View? captures it all, even those Sunday strips that make it into the office each Monday morning. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-1839-8) (CAUT: 4) TP, 8x9, 128pg $10.95 DOONESBURY: THE REVOLT OF THE ENGLISH MAJORS TP by G.B. Trudeau Even challenging Dubya to a pronunciation bee can't save Uncle Duke's wired horse race for the White House. In the end, the former Ambassador passes out in a snowbank while the Cheney Administration kicks into high gear. Predictiblistically, the new presidential syntax isn't the only thing that's tortured and strange. Take myvulture.com, an Internet company born and born-again, worth $1 million or $500 depending on whether you ask the CEO or his mother; or look at Joanie Caucus as the turnover in Washington casts her career into play, if not into midlife crisis; or consider J.J. and Zeke, whose pay-per-view, online wedding yields much buzz but zero bucks –– just like the rest of the net. Yes, it's a Dubya Dubya Dubya world. Doonesbury just downloads it. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-1847-9) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic specialty shops. TP, 9x11, 152pg $14.95 MUTTS: SUNDAY MORNINGS TP by Patrick McDonnell Mutts is known for its straightforward artwork, its positive messages, and of course, the antics of its charming furry protagonists, Earl the dog and Mooch the cat. But Mutts has also garnered praise for its creative and colorful Sunday strips. Sunday Mornings is a collection of Mutts Sunday strips hand picked by creator Patrick McDonnell. Monday through Saturday, readers of every generation have wide-ranging reason why they love Mutts. But Sunday is a special visual adventure. The logo panel is almost a strip unto itself, often paying homage to cartooning of yesteryear, with Mooch and Earl in a comic book cover tribute or parodying a strip from decades gone by. Some readers may have never seen the logo panel, since they are sometimes dropped for space. Those cheated reader, as well as those that have come to love Mutts' special Sunday full-color strips, will cherish this vibrant collection. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-1853-3) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic specialty shops. TP, 11x8, 144pg $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MUTTS VOLUME 6: A LITTLE LOOK-SEE TP by Patrick McDonnell The fun and mischievous daily adventures of head mutt Earl and his kitty chum Mooch take center stage in A Little Look-See. The two share their charming perspectives through conversations they have when "their peoples" are not around. In A Little Look-See, you learn through Earl and Mooch that yes, animals do practice those irresistible expressions that melt hearts, and witness a not-so-dignified debate over the age-old question of who is cuter: dogs or cats? The creative style and classic charm of Mutts continues to earn McDonnell the admiration of loyal readers, prominent national organizations, and fellow cartoonists, as well as frequent comparisons to cartoon-strip greats such as Peanuts and Calvin and Hobbes. (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-1394-9/STAR13821) TP, 8x9, 244pg $10.95 **************** MOVIES & TV ANIMATION BY FILMATION TP This fully painted, definitive edition took over two years to complete, and lists in exacting detail every production from the studio, including dozens of new unpublished pages of character artwork, obscure model sheets and storyboards covering filmations's history! It even cross-references and includes an extensive bibliography listing all cartoon series, and nearly 200 pages of new material, including a definitive filmation checklist. (Black Bear Press) (CAUT: 4) TP, 170pg, b&w $29.95 AVENGERS DOSSIER TP The Avengers TV series typified the "Swinging Sixties" in the U.K. more than any other. Starting in 1961 with Patrick Macnee starring alongside Ian Hendry in a grainy, realistic spy thriller through to 1969 with Macnee and glamorous Linda Thorson blasting off into space. And who will ever forget the in between co-stars of Honor Blackman and Diana Rigg? Then came Purdy (Joanna Lumley) in the New Avengers showing a change of pace and style for the '70s. A total of 187 episodes and a film are comprehensively surveyed in this paperback which includes an eight page black-and-white photo section. (Diamond U.K.) (0-86369-754-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 382pg $4.99 THE BEST AMERICAN MOVIE WRITING 2001 TP edited by John Landis & Jason Shinder The Best Movie Writing 2001 is dedicated to collecting the best writing about America's most influential medium, the most popular, evocative, and hotly debated art and mode of storytelling, and includes several new features: introductions of each piece by a guest editor; comments by the contributors on their pieces; and a catalog of America's most important movie magazines. Discussions are not limited to individual films, actors, and directors, but range from the racial politics of Gone With the Wind to the protest surrounding the 1999 adaptation of the book American Psycho; from how the MPAA rates independent films, to the battle between proponents of the film and new digital technology. (Publisher's Group West) (1-56025-344-4) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 352pg $15.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BOOK OF FOURS MMPB Through a portal in the darkest corners of Buffy's own dreams, a menacing evil invades Sunnydale and wreaks havoc on its citizens with a quartet of disasters –– earth, air, fire, and water. Each is foretold in the Slayer's dreams by the presence of a primitive figure carrying a box molded form human skin and bone. Through his research, Giles discovers that the last Slayer to encounter such a box was India Cohen, the beautiful young woman whose death activated Buffy's term. Teaming up with India's Watcher, the enigmatic sorcerer Kit Bothwell, Buffy sets off on a chilling, history-spanning journey that forces her to confront her won daunting legacy as the sole inheritor of a Slayer continuum that predates humanity itself. (Pocket Books) (0- 7434-1240-0) TP $6.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER UNOFFICIAL COMPANION TP This is a book of critical appreciations which examine the ways Buffy and Angel have won the hearts and countless fans, as well as the minds of intellectual commentators. The book contains a short episodic guide to all five seasons of Buffy and the first two season of Angel, plus assessment of the contributions of the show's principal writers. (Diamond U.K.) (086-0647626) (CAUT: 4) TP $22.99 CARRY ON COMPANION TP An exuberant and affectionate look at Britain's best-loved comedy team who portrayed the "naughty postcard" in 31 movies over several decades. There is a foreword by singer Phil Collins, a lifetime fan of the series, and several exclusive interviews with the stars. There are full cast lists for all the movies together with production details, best jokes and "Sid" quality ratings. The book also includes the TV specials, stage shows, a complete "Carry On" chronology and a filmography of all 120 key personnel. Throw in 100 illustrations –– 36 in color –– for good measure and stir languidly over a slow heat to carry on cooking! (Diamond U.K.) (0-7134-8439-X)(CAUT: 4) TP, 8x11, 194pg $26.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE GREATEST SCI-FI MOVIES NEVER MADE HC by David Hughes Some of the legendary sci-fi films covered in this amazing book include Steven Spielberg's Night Skies, David Lynch's Ronnie Rocket, Terry Gilliam's Watchmen and Ridley Scott's I Am Legend. Legendary because none of them ever actually made it to the screen! Drawing on many exclusive new interviews with the filmmakers, The Greatest Sci-Fi Movies Never Made tells the torturous stories of the films that never were, and reveals the fascinating details of what we could have seen. The Thunderbirds movie, Aliens vs. Predator, Spider-Man, Avatar, Planet of the Titans, and more are covered in this major book, one which no self-respecting sci-fi fan will want to be without. Features a selection of previously unpublished script extracts, design art, and sketches from some fascinating unmade projects. (Diamond U.K.) (1-840-23325-7) HC, 256pg $27.99 ******************* THE HAUNTED WORLD OF MARIO BAVA TP by Troy Howarth Mario Bava is the seminal Italian Gothic Fantasy stylist. A former painter, Bava extended his eye for beauty in composition to forge breathtaking symphonies of color and light in a series of masterful horror classics. His new influence extends beyond such acknowledged cinematic disciples as Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci, to a new generation of admirers including the likes of Tim Burton, Quentin Tarantino, and Martin Scorsese. (Diamond) (1-903254-05-1) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. X #12 (Dec002364) TP, 240pg, PC $34.95 KISS AND MAKE-UP HC by Gene Simmons From Gene Simmons, the notorious frontman of the supergroup KISS, comes a richly textured, highly entertaining story of how an immigrant kid from Israel became an American music icon. (Random House) (0-609-60855-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x9, 288pg $25.95 LOST IN SPACE STUDIO TECHNICAL MANUAL TP by Richard Messmann Features in this non-fiction book about Irwin Allen's Lost in Space television series includes exclusive interviews, blueprints of the Jupiter 2, special effects design illustrations, and rare photos. This book is profusely illustrated with many rare drawings originally done for the 1960s Irwin Allen TV series. (Midnight Graffiti) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x11, 128pg $12.95 MEMORIES OF HAMMER FILMS HC edited by Gary J. Svehla & Susan Svehla Since 1987, numerous Hammer Films stars, directors, music composers, screenwriters have appeared at the annual FANEX conventions in Baltimore, Maryland, all taking part in informative and in-depth Q&A sessions. Generally fewer than 500 people at a time witnessed these guest speeches, and Midnight Marquee felt the time was ripe to publish transcripts of these insightful, entertaining, and often heart-felt reflections. Personalities appearing within the pages include: Christopher Lee, Barbara Shelley, Ingrid Pitt, Suzanna Leigh, Veronica Carlson, Jimmy Sangster, Freddy Francis, James Bernard, and others. A virtual feast for any Hammer fan! This volume is presented in the casebound/hardback format, and features a full-color cover printed directly onto the case cover. Features library binding. (Midnight Marquee) (CAUT: 4) HC $35.00 THE SPAWN OF SKULL ISLAND HC by George E. Turner with Orville Goldner; Expanded & Revised by Michael H. Price with Douglas Turner Introductions by Ray Bradbury and Ray Harryhausen! Most people consider King Kong (1933) to be one of the greatest movies of all time, but the movie's long-lasting effect as inspiration to an entire genre of fantasy adventure films cannot be underestimated. Michael H. Price, working with the late George Turner's son Douglas, has revised the groundbreaking 1975 book, The Making of King Kong, greatly expanding the text from simply being about the original King Kong movie to delving into the movies spawned by the pioneering special effects effect. The book, a treasure trove of information, is presented as a premier hardbound/casebound volume, featuring a full-color cover printed directly on the case cover. Features library binding. (Midnight Marquee) (CAUT: 4) HC $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STARGATE SG-1: THE ILLUSTRATED COMPANION 1 TP by Thomasina Gibson This is the official companion to the hit TV series based on the blockbuster action-adventure movie Stargate. Colonel Jack O'Neill, leader of an elite military team, tries to learn the secret of the Stargate, a mysterious ancient portal that allows instantaneous travel to remote planets throughout the universe. In-depth coverage of the first two seasons. Story synopses are followed by extensive commentary and detailed behind-the-scenes information. Features interviews with the producers, directors, writers, SFX crew, and stars. Also includes character profiles written by the lead actors, each giving their own unique take on their character. (Diamond U.K.) (1-84023-354-0) TP, 5x8, 160pg $16.99 ********************** THEIR FIRST TIME IN THE MOVIES HC WITH VIDEO by Les Krantz When Elvis Presley arrived in Hollywood from his home in Missouri determined to make it, he found work at a Mexican restaurant wearing a chicken costume. But when Brad Pitt landed his first gig in Dallas, it was in the role of the boyfriend of Priscilla Presley's on-screen daughter. The road to stardom is filled with odd detours and some spectacular potholes. Their First Time in the Movies charts that crazy journey and the moment, the very edge of stardom, when some of the best-loved stars began to glimmer. Before they were stars, they were hopefuls, with talent, determination, and often an uncanny gift for following their illustrious destinies. Now, for the first time ever, the first performances –– in the movies –– of over 30 top stars are collected on one video tape, complemented by a beautifully designed book that tells the stories of these stars, and 70 others, on their way to the top. It is a remarkable showcase of the raw talent that made the top entertainers the enduring stars they are. Approximate running time: 60min. (Overlook Press) (1-58567-198-3) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x11, 160pg, b&w w/Video Tape $50.00 THUNDERBIRDS: LADY PENELOPE'S SECRETS TP Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward was born into one of England's oldest titled families. Bored of the high society life she became a secret agent for the Federal Agents Bureau where she attracted the attention of Jeff Tracy and persuaded to join International Rescue. She is now an important member of the organization and her position and upbringing have proved to be invaluable on many occasion. For the first time Lady Penelope reveals the secrets of her success and a guide to stylish living. Complete with photos she describes how she achieves the glamorous look, as well as describing the characters behind the uniforms of the Thunderbirds team. (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) TP $18.99 TV LAND TO GO TP The Big Book of TV Lists, TV Lore, and TV Bests by Tom Hill What sitcom bears an uncanny resemblance to The Canterbury Tales? Why has the Brady Bunch show opening etched itself on the minds or several generations? Who drove the coolest cars in TV Land? The definitive answers to these and hundreds of other questions are available in this mammoth treatise on the subject of pop television. Based on the author's painstaking research, amazing memory, and fearless personal opinions, TV Land to Go puts a whole world of television at your fingertips, with scores of irresistibility addictive lists, including: "The Top 100 Episodes of all Time" "The 25 Greatest Commercials," "The 10 Most Important Hair-dos," "The 10 Strangest Game Shows," and "The 18 Most Important Comic Formulas in Sitcoms." With such enlightening features as the "Complete 200 Year History of Television," a comparison of the many "amnesia-themed" episodes, and a tongue-in-cheek review of TV's forgotten innovators, TV Land to Go is sure to find a place of honor right next to the remote. (Pocket Books) (0-684-85615-8) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x9, 320pg $15.00 PULP FICTION THE MAMMOTH BOOK OF PULP ACTION TP edited by Maxim Jakubowski Packed solid with seven decades of pulp action and peopled by shady operators, voluptuous molls, ruthless big shots, crooked cops, and gruff private eyes, this new collection of hard-boiled tales includes classics by such masters of the craft as Dashiell Hammett, Robert Leslie Bellem, Cornell Wolrich, and Erle Stanley Gardner, as well as some of the best modern crime fiction to be published by postwar giants like John D. MacDonald, Ross McDonald, David McBain, Charles Willeford, David Goodis, and James Ellroy. (Publisher's Group West) (0-7867-0920-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 512pg $11.95 STAR TREK THE ETHICS OF STAR TREK TP by Judith Barad Now available as a soft cover! Though the world of Star Trek is clearly set in the future, its attitudes, politics, and culture have always reflected the mores of today. Perhaps that's why this phenomenal series has kept us fascinated, challenged, and inspired –– as well as entertained –– for nearly 30 years. Using episodes form all four Star Trek series, as well as examples from Plato, Aristotle, Sartre, and other great philosophers of the past, The Ethics of Star Trek explores the answers to these and other important ethical questions. Dr. Judith Barad and Ed Robertson take the complex, intriguing, and often confusing subject of ethics and make it practical, understandable, and accessible –– for this century and beyond! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06- 093326-7) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x8, 384pg $14.00 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION THE GENESIS WAVE BOOK 3 HC by John Vornholt Designed by its creators to manufacture organic life from nothingness, the awe-inspiring Genesis Device morphed instead into a weapon possessed by horrifying and unprecedented capabilities, powerful enough to incontrovertibility rearrange matter and life energy on a universal scale. After the cataclysmic destruction of the Genesis Planet a century ago, the Federation wisely decided to destroy all data and records on Project Genesis, hoping to bury its deadly secrets forever. In this next book, left to negotiate a path through the embattled Alpha Quadrant and divine the source of the Wave is the crew of Starfleet's U.S.S. Enterprise. In this eagerly anticipated follow-up to the popular second volume in this series from critics' and fans' favorite John Vornholt, trillions of lives and thousands of planets are on the line as Captain Picard faces the greatest challenge of his storied career. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4375-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 288pg $23.95 STAR TREK: S.C.E.: HAVE TECH WILL TRAVEL by Various Join the galaxy-spanning adventures of the Starfleet Corps of Engineers –– led by Captain David Gold and the crew of the U.S.S. da Vinci –– along with Enterprise Chief Engineer Geordi La Froge… A topflight assemblage of technical specialists made up of extraordinary humans and exotic aliens that can build, program, and unravel the mysteries behind everything from alien replicators to doomsday devices. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-3996-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES: IN THE NAME OF HONOR MMPB by Dayton Ward The crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise makes a shocking discovery: all aboard the U.S.S. Gagarin, a ship viciously attacked by Klingons 10 years ago, have been held as their prisoners ever since. Aided only by the honorable Kolorth, Captain Kirk sets out on a heroic mission to rescue them… but nothing could prepare him for the astonishing answers behind the many mysteries of the Klingon race revealed to him in the process. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1225-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE: MILLENNIUM TP by Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens The galaxy's most notorious smugglers have rendezvoused on Deep Space 9 in search of the lost orb of the Prophets, the key to the second celestial Temple. Unless Captain Sisko unravels the secret of the Orb first, what began with the fall of Terok Nor will end with the destruction of Deep Space 9 or worse! Contains all three volumes in the Millennium trilogy! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4249-0) (CAUT: 4) TP, 5x9, 960pg $15.95 X-MEN/MAGNETO: THE CHAOS ENGINE BOOK 2 TP by Steven A. Roman & Stan Timmons In Book 1 of the Chaos Engine, the X-Men tried to stop the villainous Doctor Doom from ruling the world through the use of Cosmic Cube — a devise that allows its owner to twist reality and create their personal vision of a perfect world. Unfortunately, they failed in their mission, and the Cube is now in the hands of their most diabolical enemy — Magneto! Forced to form an uneasy alliance with Doom, the super-hero team must race against the clock before Magneto's plans for mutant supremacy lead to worldwide genocide! (iBooks) (0-7434-0023-2) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. X #7 (Jul002201) TP, 6x9, 304pg $14.95 INTERNATIONAL SECTION FRENCH IMPORTS ART OF SINKHA TP by Marco Partito This spectacular art book of the first comic series that was made entirely in 3-D with the same quality of Hollywood's animated motion pictures. Written by Marco Partito, one of the best science fiction 3D illustrators, making over 160 covers for sci-fi magazines and books in the past eight years. (133/8887810087) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x12, 48pg, FC $25.95 EVIL ERNIE FRENCH EDITION THREE-COMIC SET This set contains the French editions of Evil Ernie: Straight to Hell #1-3. Each issue features a different cover than the American issue. Chromium cover. French text. (888) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $9.95 LADY DEATH FRENCH EDITION 3-COMIC SET This set contains the French editions of Lady Death: The Reckoning #1-3. Features a chromium cover and different cover art than the American release. French text. (888) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $9.95 GERMAN IMPORTS AMAZING FANTASY #15 GERMAN EDITION AUTOGRAPHED BY STAN LEE This German language edition of Amazing Fantasy #15 features a cover by Alex Ross and comes signed by Spidey's "dad," Stan Lee! The issue is packaged in a Spider-Man folder featuring raised silver ink detail. Or you can get the folder by itself to hold another treasured issue from your collection! (888) (CAUT: 4) COMIC PI FOLDER $3.50 GODZILLA & CO. HARDCOVER Get the lowdown on Godzilla, Gamera, and their giant ilk, German-style, in this wunderbar hardcover from Germany. Filled with plenty of black-and-white pics from many of Toho's greatest kaiju epics, this volume shows that even "auf Deutsch," Godzilla is still the "Konig" of the Monsters! German text. (888) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x12, 144pg, PC $24.95 HARRY POTTER STICKERS & ALBUM Based on the popular kid wizard and the upcoming movie come these imported Harry Potter stickers and full-color sticker album to put them all in! Choose from regular Harry Potter stickers or stickers from the actual movie! 5 stickers per pack. (888) (CAUT: 4) REG.––Stickers w/Album PI MOVIE––Stickers w/Album PI ITALIAN IMPORTS BLACK 1 UNDERGROUND: EUROPA CHIAMA AMERICA SC This trade paperback showcases some of the best contemporary Italian art. Predominately black-and-white, this book features the work of Bruno, Caimmi, Casali, David B. Evangelisti, Marti, Marzocchi, Mazzucchelli, Olivieri, Pertucci, Ricci, Sampayo, Semerano, and Seth. Italian text. (133/8880-63110) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x7, 240pg, PC $16.99 NETHERLANDS IMPORTS FOXX TRACKER #1: SPEAR OF LONGINUS by Maurice Hof This collection of pulp-like, tongue-in-cheek stories is drawn in a spectacular scraperboard technique. English text. (5016/90- 5492-022-x) (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $4.99 GUTSMAN COMICS #6 by Erik Kriek Holland's Erik Kriek takes us on a life journey with the title hero, Gutsman, as he grows up under the same roof with GutsPa and GutsMa, meets Erik Kriek and gets his own comic book, falls in love with Tigra, meets the in-laws (Felix & Oceleot), and punches his father-in-law! Will Tigra and Gutsman's love endure? Or was Gutsman's assault on papa Felix the final straw? And what of the comic book artist Kriek? Will he be the wedge that finally comes between them?! These wordless wonders will astound and entertain you! Cardstock cover. These tongue-in-cheek, fantasy stories by the sought-after Erik Kriek feature several unheroes and are drawn in a beautiful retro style. English text. (5016/90-5492-024-6) (CAUT: 4) b&w, 32pg $4.99 TROGLODYTES #2 by Marcel Ruijters These fantasy and horror stories have no text and feature a race of freaky monsters and weird things as they go about their day- to-day existence. The art style is reminiscent of the early works of underground legend, Richard Corben. English text. (5016/90-5482-017-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $9.99 WHAT HE EXPECTED OF HER HC by Jacques de Loustal A collection of beautiful, atmospheric drawings by the famous French author Jacques de Loustal. Limited to 1,000. English text. (5016/90-5492-238) (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $19.99 SPANISH IMPORTS EL VIBORA #257 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 100pg, PC (Note Price) $8.99 KISS COMIX #117 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 100pg, PC (Note Price) $8.99 CHINESE COMICS COCKROACH JULY 1998 by Yun Kim & Yuk Long Wong An avant-garde anthology featuring the new generation of comics authors from China. A revolution in terms of graphic style, narrative deconstruction and presentation. A very innovative approach to present oriental comics anchored in hundreds of years of graphic research all in a spectacular format. English and Chinese text. (4953/962-8118-0624) (CAUT: 4) SC, 11x16, 36pg, PC $18.00 CRAIG'S COMIX COLLECTIONS by Craig Au Yeung A collection of work by Craig Au Yeung, a very heart warming style. In the Haiku traditional way, it's all small poetic tales, where he looks for the twisted side of humanity. A rare collection of his books is offered for the first time on this continent. A major author in the day-to-day description of life. English and Chinese text. (4953) (CAUT: 4) CATCH (957-8468-35-0)––SC, 7x8, 176pg, b&w $18.00 MY OWN PRIVATE HEAVEN #2 (962-79966-15-8)––SC, 6x7, 198pg, b&w $18.00 MY OWN PRIVATE HEAVEN #3 (962-8118-04-8)––SC, 10x12, 164pg, b&w $18.00 THREE TIMES SEVEN EQUALS TWENTY-ONE (962–8118-02-3)––SC, 10x12, 164pg, b&w $18.00 DOUBLE HEROES #27 by Long Gu & Gi Wen Ho Twin brothers were separated at birth, and one was raised to kill his own brother… whom he does not know even exists. When they become teenagers, they are both let out too see the world and begin their journeys. What will happen when they finally meet each other? Chinese language. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $14.99 THE DRAGON IN TONG DYNASTY #6 by Yuk Long Wong & Bing Chung Kwong When Soo Men and Koo Fon meet on the road, they begin to fight. Soo Men, the far more skilled fighter of the two, quickly gets the upper hand on Koo Fon. With Koo Fon about to lose the battle, will Soo Men really strike the killing blow? Chinese language. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 104pg, FC $14.99 DRUNKEN MASTER II #17 by Luang Wei Jia & Yuk Long Wong Drunken Master II features the main character, Wu-Chi Wong. The many characters in this series are all attempting to learn the most martial arts skills and divine powers in a bid to rule the world. Who's kung fu will prove the most powerful? Chinese language. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $14.99 MASTER OF JO STAFF #6 by Ray Sing Choi & Ching Cheng Yi Jo Staff (a.k.a. Fei Long) is a professional killer in Hong Kong. Tired of a life of killing, Fei Long retires early. But when his wife is raped and killed by his enemy, he reluctantly returns to his former profession, but with only one purpose: payback! Chinese language. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 84pg, FC $14.99 ANIME BOOKS AH! MY GODDESS ANIME COMIC #3 Relive the mythical mirth and mayhem that is Ah! My Goddess (Oh My Goddess) with the new series presenting the saga of a boy and his goddess, through anime cel images! One hundred eighty pages of color cel reproductions! In this issue, the goddess Belldandy forgot many good memories about her friend Keiichi. What happened to her? Japanese text. (7819/4-06-310137-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, FC $17.99 LOVE HINA ART COLLECTION SC by Kodansha This is a special illustration book of TV anime version of Love Hina. This book contains over 160 illustrations from TV anime series of Love Hina. It also contains many rare illustrations that were made for posters, magazines and calendars. Japanese/English bilingual text. (7819/4-06-334436-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, FC $39.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: RIE AYANAMI GRAPHIC LIBRARY SC A softcover edition collecting a beautiful selection of artwork depicting the quiet and enigmatic 'First Child,' Rei Ayanami from the now-classic anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion! 64 pages in color, plus an 18-page black-and-white section. Bonus 2015 Calendar included! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-707-69-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 110pg, FC $39.99 RUROUNI KENSHIN: FULL-COLOR ANIME COLLECTION VOLUME 3 A visual guidebook to the TV anime, Rurouni Kenshin, the story of an Edo-Meiji period (late 19th century) assassin named Kenshin Himura. Features character guide, color illustration pages, and interviews with the voice actors. Japanese text. (7819/408782019x) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #2 (Feb012382) SC, 10x7, 100pg, FC $22.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA HOW TO DRAW MANGA: BODIES AND ANATOMY SC — ENGLISH EDITION Next up in the successful How to Draw Manga series is the third most best-selling and important title among the entire series in Japan, Bodies and Anatomy. The book provides aspiring comic artists with a deeper understanding of both the human skeletal and muscular structure as well as the differences between the male and female anatomy through descriptive text and informative illustrations. Separated into four chapters, this comprehensive book covers variations in the head, face, upper body, torso, and lower body in a variety of positions. (42/4-7661-1238-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 132pg, b&w $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HOW TO DRAW MANGA: GETTING STARTED––ENGLISH EDITION This is by far the very best "How to Draw Manga" volume for novice and intermediate illustrators! The book is divided into five sections featuring dozens of pointers: The Basics: Understanding and choosing pens, pen tips and manga paper. So You Wanna Draw Characters: Expert advice for immediate results. Setting the Proper Tone: Knowing how and when to use manga tones. The Art of Storytelling: Making your illustrations come to life. Beautiful Backgrounds: Setting the right scene and understanding perspective. Every page is loaded with illustrations drawn by the experts at K's Art, the group that has produced several volumes in the "How to Draw Manga" series. This is an essential reference book that you'll find yourself turning to again and again for years to come. (491/4-921205-00-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 126pg, b&w $19.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 1 — ENGLISH EDITION Now translated into English! This authentic instructional book is aimed at the advancement of manga and was prepared by a group of assistants to the popular manga artist Yu Kinutani. Volume one begins with the use of drawing utensils and covers character faces, full bodies, arms, legs, etc. Everything is presented using easy-to-understand "block" method of instruction. Many issues are addressed, including how to produce the wrinkles in clothes, how to make wavy hair, and what defines a character. English text. (8193/4-88996-04202) (STAR10173) SC, 7x10, 124pg, b&w $16.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 2:COMPILING TECHNIQUES — ENGLISH EDITION Here's the second volume in the popular "How-To" series and it's translated into English! This second authentic instructional book is intended for beginners of the manga craft who want to improve their artistic techniques for drawing exciting manga stories. Chapter one focuses on "background management basics"; chapter two covers "tone techniques"; and chapter three features "expressing light and shadows". Highly recommended for all aspiring artists. English text. (8193/4-88996-044-9) (STAR12107) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 124pg, b&w $18.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 3: COMPILING APPLICATION & PRACTICE — ENGLISH EDITION Now translated into English! The popular "How To Draw Manga" series continues with volume three that provides more advice to aspiring manga artists. Chapter one covers interiors and exteriors and provides tips for placing characters into scenes and backgrounds. The second chapter features how to draw mechanics. Chapter three covers drawing nature scenes and animals. The fourth chapter features "How to create a short manga story." English text. (8193/4-88996-045-7) (STAR12106) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $18.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOL. 4: CASUAL WEAR — ENGLISH EDITION Fourth in the best-selling series! This volume shows the shape of pants, jeans, T-shirts, sweatshirts, and skirts of plain clothes and undergarments in a series of different poses and angles. The drape and change in shape of clothing is diagrammed in various photo-realistic illustrations. (8193/4-88996-046-5) (STAR13613) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $18.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA SPECIAL: COLORED ORIGINAL DRAWINGS — ENGLISH EDITION This book covers color original drawing techniques using Copic Sketch markers from the ground up, with copious examples. The basic techniques are presented in 96 full-color pages. Fully illustrated. (8193/4-88996-044-9) (STAR13612) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $24.99 ******************* MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS ULTRAMAN TIGA/DYNA/GAIA: FANTASTIC COLLECTION SC From the publishers of Quarterly Magazine Uchusen comes this full-color volume introduces you to some of the recent additions to Tsuburaya Productions' long-running Ultraman series: Ultraman Gaia, Ultraman Dyna, and Ultraman Tiga. See the heroes, their human counterparts, the mecha, the monsters, the toys and merchandise, and more! Japanese text. (7819/4- 257-03624-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, PC $49.99 WATERMARK: ILLUSTRATIONS OF MINAKO NARITA SC by Minako Narita The 25th anniversary illustration book dedicated to artist Minako Narita, who draws Alien Street, Cipher, Alexandrite, and Natural. Ms. Narita has personally chosen over 150 illustrations for this book, all presented in glorious full-color! Japanese text. (7819/4-952-73186-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 150pg, FC $46.99 VIDEO GAME BOOKS CAPCOM DESIGN WORKS SC Capcom is one of the world's leading video game designers, having not only given the world Street Fighter and Mega-Man, but also creating the 'survival horror' gaming genre with such games as Biohazard (a.k.a. Resident Evil) and Dino Crisis. This thick softcover edition features a wealth of artwork from all of Capcom's most popular games and series — from box and promotional art, to fully realized design paintings — all presented in stunning full-color! Japanese text. (42/4-7577-0412-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 240pg, FC $45.00 MANGA AFTER SCHOOL CONNECTION #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 AQUA MANGA #1 by Kozue Amano Aqua, the planet filled with water, used to be called Mars a long time ago. Follow the training of Akari, who wants to be a great tour guide of Aqua! Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0504-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 CAT'S EYE MANGA #4-6 by Tsukasa Hojo Michael Heinz, a German painter and art collector disappears, and his priceless collection is cast to the four winds, landing in the collections of his competitors. Years later, his daughters Ai, Hitomi, and Rui, decide to find out what became of their father, and become cat burglar team, Cat's Eye, to recover his lost artwork and to search for clues regarding his disappearance. By Tsukasa Hojo, creator of City Hunter! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #4 (4-10-770027-5)—SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $6.99 #5 (4-10-770031-3)—SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $6.99 #6 (4-10-770035-6)—SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $6.99 CITY HUNTER MANGA #11-13 by Tsukasa Hojo Ryo Saeba, a famous and talented detective, is very nice and loves women. Along with his assistant Karoi, they take upon the task of solving many cases. The classic manga series is re-presented in a new, lower priced format! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #11 (4-10-770029-1)––SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 #12 (4-10-770033-x)––SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 #13 (4-10-770037-2)––SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 COWBOY BEBOP MANGA #2 The Year is 2071.... and humanity has made the last great leap to the stars, depositing travelers and explorers to the far reaches of the galaxy. It is a period of great advancement… but some things never change. Things like crime and criminals. And much like the Old West, when criminals move beyond the reach of the law, it's up to the bounty hunters to bring these law-breakers to justice. Spike Spiegel, a shady character with a mysterious past, is one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy. Along with Faye Valentine and the rest of the ragtag crew of the Swordfish, Spike swaggers through life, always in search of the next big score. A man with a shady past and an even shadier future, he has two immediate goals: make a quick buck, and survive to spend it! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853136-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 176pg, b&w $10.99 CUTEY HONEY MANGA #1 by Go Nagi In a futuristic world where evil comes in all shapes and sizes, she is the ultimate warrior. Cutey Honey is a one-woman S.W.A.T. team whose android chassis is capable of changing at will into a dazzling array of hard-hitting hardbodies, each with its own unique set of skills, weapons, and other impressive physical attributes. Japanese text. (7819/4-12-410508-8) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 155pg, b&w $6.99 DN ANGEL #3 Niwa Daisuke is a rather normal, nothing-really-special kind of 14-year-old boy who has a crush on his classmate, Risa Harada. Naturally, Risa doesn't think of him as more than just a friend. Daisuke is thus rejected right on his 14th birthday, and to make matters worse, finds out that he turns into the legendary phantom thief Dark Mousy whenever he feels emotions of love! This comedic love story/comedy is a huge hit in Japan. It's now ready to entertain the world at large! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-924789-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $8.99 EPEE LUGE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819/8402-1888-9) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR MANGA #11-13 by Tetsuo Hara One of the strongest fighters, Kenshiro fights to save the weak and defenseless, who fall prey to the scavengers and warlords who rule the post-apocalyptic wastelands of the not-too-distant future. This is the original manga serial, first published by Shuei-sha, which introduced the "Fist of the North Star" and the Road Warrior-inspired dark future that would later inspire a hit anime and follow-up manga by Buronson. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #11 (4-10-770028-3)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 #12 (4-10-770032-1)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 #13 (4-10-770036-4)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 GUNNM: LAST ORDER MANGA #1 by Yukito Kishiro Brand-new Gunnm series by Yukito Kishiro, author of Battle Angel Alita. This comic story begins the end of Gunnm Complete. Japanese text. (7819/4-08-876188-x) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 200pg, b&w $12.99 INU-YASHA MANGA #21 & 22 The latest volume in Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma ½) feudal fairy tale series filled with monsters, martial arts, and romance! Meet Kagome, high-school girl who's spirited away to feudal Japan where she discovers she's the reincarnation of the deceased priestess Kikyo. It's up to Kagome and an old priestess named Kaede (the younger sister of Kikyo), to locate the broken pieces of a magical soul gem with the help of Kikyo's former rival Inu-Yasha (a male canine-like monster). Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #21—SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $8.99 #22—SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $8.99 KAMEN RIDER: EX AMAZON MANGA by Shotarou Ishinomori This original Kamen Rider (Masked Rider) manga series will knock you for a loop! This book is an encyclopedia of Masked Rider, containing rough and rare drawings. Japanese text. (7819/4-575-93750-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 240pg, b&w $20.99 KIKAIDER 02 MANGA #2 The classic Toei Tokusatsu TV hero returns in this new manga incarnation! Jiro is a cyborg… not human, but consumed by more anxieties than the average human being. A young woman meets Jiro in a lab, and attempts to help the artificial being come to grips with who he is, and what he must do to protect the world as Kikaider! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-713427-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 198pg, b&w $10.99 LOVE HINA #4 — BILINGUAL EDITION Keitaro and Narusegawa have both failed their entrance exams. Now, the only thing they can do is… go on vacation! Keitaro and Naru meet up accidentally, and decide they might as well take their vacation together. During their travels, they meet an odd new friend, Mutsumi Otohime, a clumsy, scatterbrained, anemic girl who is more than a little similar to Keitaro. Meanwhile, Kaolla Su and Shinobu search throughout Japan to find the two of them. English/Japanese bilingual text. (7819/4-7700-2743-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, b&w $16.99 LOVE HINA #5 — BILINGUAL EDITION Lost… and found again. Keitaro and Narusegawa return to Hinata Lodge with their new friend Tama, the hot spring turtle (a parting gift from Mutsumi), and find out that there's no such thing as "back to normal" when caring for Tama gets out of hand, Motoko tries to be more feminine, and Keitaro fails (repeatedly!) to find a job. English/Japanese bilingual text. (7819/4- 7700-2811-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, b&w $16.99 MADARA MANGA #4 Follow Kaos and Judah as they set out on a quest in search of King Madara in the first volume in the latest installment in the Madara series. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-713424-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $12.99 MAHORABA MANGA #1 by Akira Kojima This brand-new manga from Akira Kojima follows Kozue, the owner of an apartment building. She is very pretty and polite, but with one big difference from everyone else… Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0501-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 MUCCHIRI DAUGHTER #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819/4-575-82576-x) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w $12.99 NEIGHBORHOOD 13 #2 by Santa Inoue More hard-boiled urban manga from Santa Inoue, the creator of Tokyo Tribe 2! Japanese text. (7819/4-7897-8166-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $10.99 RAGNAROK MANGA #1 by Tsukasa Kotobuki The first collected volume of this story previously serialized in Japapanese manga. Riroi uses his special conscious sword Ragnarok to fight for money. Creator Tuskasa Kotobuki is best known for his character designs for Battle Arena Toshinden and Saber Marionette. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-71344-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $11.99 ROGUE SHADOW #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819/4-575-82583-2) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 250pg, b&w $12.99 SAKURA TSUSHIN MANGA #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819/4-575-93751-7) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6X8, 220pg, b&w $16.99 SENGUN #4 The latest work by Go Nagai (Devilman, Cutie Honey)! This time, Nagai has created a heroic samurai world based on a novel by Eiji Yoshikawa, one of the most popular historical novelists in Japan. It's 16th century Japan: 14-year-old Inamaru, the grandson of the great samurai Shingen Takeda, goes into exile after his family is slain by Ieyasu Tokugawa (the future Shogun) and Nobunaga Oda. This volume introduces young Inamaru and his bodyguard Ninken, the blue-eyed monk and mighty swordsman, and the beautiful Sakuyako, the daughter of bandit. A grand-scale samurai manga! Japanese text. (7819/4-408- 16598-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $10.99 SHIRAHIME SHO MANGA #1 by CLAMP The latest comic from CLAMP, anew series related to the world of Angelic Layer, and featuring the trademark beautiful artwork for which CLAMP is world-renowned. Japanese text. (7819/404-853393-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $12.99 SPACE OPERA JUNIOR HIGH by Go Nagai Productions 700 pages of Star Wars-style space action comedy, in the mighty manga style! Japanese text. (7819/4-7542-3201-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 700pg, b&w $32.99 SPRIGGAN MANGA #3 The "Spriggan" are special agents working to maintain world peace in the exciting first volume of this action-packed manga! Japanese text. (7819/4-09-126743-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 330pg, b&w $23.99 SUPER ROBOT WARS ANTHOLOGY MANGA Super-Deformed versions of the world's most famous robot heroes star in this manga series based on the best-selling Super Robot Wars series of computer and video game! Japanese text. (7819/4-334-80537-x) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $16.99 SUSANOO #2 An ancient evil has awakened. According to legend, three dragons shall re-emerge from the Earth to wreak havoc upon the land. Preying upon the weak-willed, the dragon spirits grow stronger as they devour the souls of their chosen hosts. Only the Warrior-God Susanoo can fulfill the ancient prophesy and defeat the growing evil! Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0488-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $8.99 TOKYO TRIBE 2 MANGA #4 & #5 by Santa Inoue Santa Inoue's Tokyo Tribe 2 manga series is a post-modern Japanese take on the urban gang theme, featuring over-the-top action and thought-out, realistic characters caught up in a world of violence and rivalry. Issue #4 features a glow-in-the-dark cover and #5 features shiny black graphics on a flat black background. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES #4 (4-396-77005-7)—SC, 5x7, 198pg, b&w $17.99 #5 (4-396-77008-1)—SC, 5x7, 198pg, b&w $17.99 VAMPIRE MIYU MANGA #9 "Miyu" is a girl who has a special power. She has an errand for saving people who lost their way in their life. "Miyu" and "Lava" fight for saving the world. And this is their story. Japanese text. (7819/4-253-12686-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 206pg, b&w $10.99 HAYAO MIYAZAKI'S SPIRITED AWAY ART OF SPIRITED AWAY SC From Hayao Miyazaki, creator of My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa, Princess Mononoke, and many more modern anime classics, comes the most recent production from this world-renowned creator, Spirited Away! In it, a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro is moving to the suburbs with her parents, and following her arrival, accidentally wanders into a mysterious town that turns out to be the "other world" of gods and monsters, ruled over by the witch Yu-Baaba. This volume presents all of the design work that went into the production of this latest Miyazaki masterpiece, as well as final cel art from the film. Japanese text. (8193/4-19- 810006-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 240pg, FC $55.00 FILM COMIC SPIRITED AWAY #1 & #2 by Hayao Miyazaki The full-color "film comic" adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's latest movie, Spirited Away! This film comic uses original film still from the movie! Beautiful pictures adorn both of these full-color volumes. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #1—SC, 5x7, 170pg, FC (4-19-770082-2) $11.99 #2—SC, 5x7, 170pg, FC (4-19-770083-0) $11.99 SPIRITED AWAY CARD COLLECTION Spirited Away is Hayao Miyazaki's latest movie. This full-color card collection recreates the excitement from his film, giving you a book that boasts more than 33 full-color cards to collect! Japanese text. (7819/4-8203-9782-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x6, 180pg, PC $17.99 SPIRITED AWAY ROMAN ALBUM This illustration book acts as a virtual database of information for Hayao Miyazaki's most recent production Spirited Away! Enter the strange "Other World" of this fantasy adventure through page after page of full-color and black-and-white design drawing. Japanese text. (7819/4-19-720169-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 150pg, FC $23.99 JAPANESE TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY JANUARY 2002 This magazine features illustrated articles on scratch-building and customizing model kits of robots, figures, military vehicles, and more. Also covered are current toy releases from the U.S. and Japan, convention coverage, and more! Japanese text. Monthly. (7819/16371-12) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #52 The latest issue covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Each issue is jam-packed with the latest release information, plus interviews, anime reviews, figures, and more! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, FC $18.99 GUNDAM WEAPONS: ONE YEAR WAR SPECIAL EDITION Published by Hobby Japan, this is the latest in their series of Gundam Weapons specials, depicting various robot kits from the long history of Mobile Suit Gundam. This edition focuses on the Master Grade model kits based on the Mobile Suits seen in the One Year War side story. 110 pages of color pics, plus a full-color fold-out poster! Japanese text. (7819/4-89425-255-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 134pg, PC $28.99 HOBBY JAPAN DECEMBER 2001 The key source for modeling in Japan (where the art of model kit building and customizing has reached an art form in itself), Hobby Japan covers almost every aspect of modeling in every issue. Filled with hundreds of full-color pictures and illustrations. Japanese text. (544/08127-11) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $14.99 HOBBY JAPAN: GARAGE KIT CATALOG 2001 From the publishers of Hobby Japan comes this full-color overview of the expansive field of Japanese "garage kits." Whether you love robots, sexy anime girls, or unusual pieces of art, this is an awesome reference guide for every garage kit, action figure, and statue released during 2001! Japanese text. (7819/4-89425-256-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 144pg, FC $22.00 HOBBY JAPAN SPECIAL MILITARY MODELING MANUAL #13 From the publishers of Hobby Japan comes this full-color guide featuring a wide overview of military model kits based on armor and vehicles used on the Eastern Front between 1941-1945. This essential modeling manual features full-color illustrations of expertly constructed models and dioramas. Japanese text. (7819/4-89425-237-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 102pg, FC $33.99 HYPER HOBBY VOLUME 41 Japan's monthly magazine on toys, models, and collectibles! Packed with full-color pictures of the latest and greatest toy and action figure releases from some of Japan's favorite manufacturers. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 138pg, FC $13.00 MODEL GRAPHIX JANUARY 2002 A monthly Japanese magazine for modeling fans. Tons of cool super car and robot models. Now available through Previews every month! Japanese text. (7819/18747-12) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 THE COLLECTION #2 The second all-new issue of the Japanese magazine dedicated to anime and character collectibles both new and classic! In honor of his 100th birthday, this issue profiles the toys and collectibles based on the productions of the late Eiji Tsuburaya, special effects producer of Godzilla and Ultraman! Japanese text. (7819/4-7669-3680-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, PC $25.99 MAGAZINES ANIMAGE JANUARY 2002 (Animage #283) Animage is an excellent source for all the latest news on Japanese anime. Each issue is packed with full-color and black-and- white pages, giving you the latest scoops on the hottest anime around. Japanese text. (7819/01577-12) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.99 AX ANIMATION MAGAZINE FROM TOKYO JANUARY 2002 An excellent monthly anime magazine published by Sony Magazines. This indispensable anime publication features superb full-color pages, the latest anime news from Japan, and a short manga serial. If you like Newtype then you'll love this one! Japanese text. (7819/12035-12) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $13.99 MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON DECEMBER 2001 Here's a new monthly manga anthology featuring some of the most exciting manga stories around today! Read the latest stories such as "Olfina" by Kitsune Tennoji, "Tenchi Muyo!," "Ranto Mashoroku," and more. Printed on traditional multi- colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 400 pages. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10 $12.50 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Z JANUARY 2002 Here is another big, beautiful phonebook-style monthly manga anthology featuring manga stories such as "Kamen Rider Spirits," the Devilman "Amon," "Chic Academy," "Wildarms," and many more! (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 7x10, 670pg, b&w $9.99 NEWTYPE JANUARY 2002 Newtype has been covering the anime scene for over 10 years now, and the magazine remains a must for serious anime fans. Covers everything new and cool that's happening in the world of anime. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $10.99 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE JANUARY 2002 A monthly manga anthology magazine featuring some of the finest Japanese manga stories being produced today. The line-up includes such popular titles as Macross 7 Trash, CLAMP's new Angelic Layer, MPD-Psycho, Welcome to Lodoss Island, B'T X, and many more. Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black-and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 500 pages. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.99 UCHUSEN QUARTERLY #97 A quarterly magazine on Japanese live-action sci-fi movies, TV, toys, and American films and TV releases. This issue features a cover story on the latest installment in Toei Studio's long-running Kamen Rider series, Kamen Rider Agito! Recommended for fans of Japanese SFX who like it hot! (7819/01843-09) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 138, PC $19.00 MAGAZINES (ADULT) All Adult Magazines feature Japanese text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL BUG BUG CG JANUARY 2002 $14.99 CANDY CLUB DECEMBER 2001 $7.99 LEMON CLUB JANUARY 2002 $7.99 PA PI PO JANUARY 2002 $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB JANUARY 2002 $8.99 ********************* APPAREL ARMORED TROOPER VOTOMS: "HUNTED" T-SHIRT The classic science fiction anime is now a full-frontal action design on a black 100% cotton T-shirt! (133/NUTS143L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 BATTLE ANGEL ALITA: "GALLY'S DREAM" T-SHIRT The young female cyborg trapped in Scrap-Metal City is alone and brooding on this full-color cotton T-Shirt! (133/NUTS141L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 OUTLAW STAR: "ODD BOUNTY" T-SHIRT Gene Starwind and Jim Hawking are in the bounty business — and they're here to collect their dues on this sweet black 100% cotton T-shirt! (133/NUTS139L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 RUROUNI KENSHIN: "MEIJI SWORDSMAN" T-SHIRT Nobuhiro Watsuki's moody tale of the wandering swordsman comes alive on a captivating black 100% cotton T-shirt! (133/NUTS142L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 CD-ROMS TOKIMEKI CHECK-IN! 2-CD ROM GAME SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7865/P003) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL CD-ROM $49.95 MERCHANDISE DARK ANGEL MINI MOUSEPAD Kia Asamiya's Dark Angel is featured on this 5" x 5" mousepad! Surf the web and compute with ease! (4368) Mousepad $5.00 DARK ANGEL MUG Now you can have some cool Dark Angel graphics to accompany that mandatory cup of java in the morning! (4368) Mug $9.99 SAILOR MOON BARRETTES & MIRROR Ladies, you don't have to settle for less. If you're a fan of Sailor Moon, then try doing your hair up with these attractive Sailor Moon barrettes. Very cute! And when you go to do your makeup, you can also choose to fix yourself up using a commemorative Sailor Moon mirror! (4632) (CAUT: 4) CHIBI ELASTIC SET (511509) $4.99 CHIBI LONG ELASTIC SET (511523) $4.99 BARRETTE SET (511530) $4.99 ELASTIC BARRETTE SET (511561) $4.99 LONG ELASTIC BARRETTE (5110007) $4.99 MIRROR (511554) $4.99 SOUNDTRACKS AH! MY GODDESS ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK VOLUME 1 CD This original soundtrack features full-color artwork from the hit anime! Tracks include "My Heart, Your Heart" "Goddess Descent," "Sexy Dynamite Part 2," "Teardrops," "Shock!," and more. Essential listening for the true Goddess fan! (8193/PCCG00237) (CAUT: 4) CD $44.99 BERSERK ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD The original soundtrack to one of the hottest animes to grace your TV screen! Tracks include "Behelit," "Ghosts," "Ball," "Gats," "Murder," "Fear," "Monster," "Earth," "Berserk— Forces (TV Version)," "Tell Me Why (TV Version)," and "Waiting So Long (TV Version)." (8193/VPCG84639) (CAUT: 4) CD $42.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 2 CD This imported original soundtrack features tracks like "Catch You Catch Me," "super duper love love days," "Victory!," and "Groovy!." CD cover art by CLAMP! (8193/VICL60342) (CAUT: 4) CD $42.99 CHRONO TRIGGER: BRINK OF TIME CD Cool, Jazz, Funky, Dub, Techno, World, Pop, Style! Tracks include "Chrono Trigger," "Secret of Forest," "Zeal Palace," "Warlock Battle," "Chrono Corridor," "Undersea Palace," "World Revolution," "The Brink of Time," "Guardia Millenial Fair," "Outskirts of Time." Mixed by Dennis Bovell at London. (8193/VICL60342) (CAUT: 4) CD $43.99 COWBOY BEBOP ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 1 CD A collection of rockin' stuff from Cowboy Bebop, one of the new shows seen in Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" programming block! Features music by Felt Tip Pen, Rush, Spokey Dokey, Bad Dog No Biscuits, The Egg and I, Cat Blues, Rain, Space Lion, Waltz for ZiZi, Car24, Memory, Tank!, Piano Black, Pot City, Too Good Too Bad, Cosmos, Digging My Potato. (8193/VICL60201) (CAUT: 4) CD $47.99 ESCAFLOWNE: "LOVERS ONLY" CD Tracks include "The Vision of Escaflowne," "Memory of Fanelia," "Dance of Curse," "Zaibach," "Flying Dragon," "Cradle Song," "Bird Cage," "Chain," "Epistle," "Perfect World," "Blaze," "Hitomi Theme," "Angel," "Mystic Eyes," and "The Story of Escaflowne ~ End Title." (8193/VICL841) (CAUT: 4) CD $43.99 GUNDAM: THE 08TH MS TEAM ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD Fans of Gundam will want to pop this into the CD player and drive their cars at Mach 1! Features tracks like "Report.1-II" "10 Years After," and more. (8193/KICA309) (CAUT: 4) CD $42.99 GUNDAM SINGLES HISTORY 1 CD The days of your youth have gone and never return. But when you listen to this music, you will find yourself back in your dreamful youth. (8193/KICA2023) (CAUT: 4) CD $39.99 LOVE HINA ORIGINAL SOUND FILE 2 CD Love Hina fans will go ga-ga over this two volume CD that features spectacular symphonies and vocals! Get in a squeeze-and- hug mood by spinning this disc on the cd player. (8193/KICA523/4) (CAUT: 4) CD (x2) $49.99 MACROSS II ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD It's not enough to just watch Macross on the small screen. Jam to Macross madness at work, on the road, or in the comforts of your living room with this cd that features music from the hit anime! (8193/KICA309) (CAUT: 4) CD $42.99 NAUSICAA ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD Relax to these symphonies produced by Masaru Arakawa, with songs composed and orchestrated by Joe Hisaishi. Music is performed by the T.J.C Orchestra. (8193/TKCA70132) (CAUT: 4) CD $35.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK 1 CD Tracks include "Fly Me to the Moon," "Angel Attack," "Ri I," "Hedgehog's Dilemma," "Barefoot in the Park," "Ritsuko," "Misato," "Asuka Strikes!," "Nerv," "Tokyo-3," "I. Shinji," "EVA-01," "A Step Forward Into Terror," and more! (8193/KICA286) (CAUT: 4) CD $42.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: BIRTHDAY OF REI AYANAMI CD Tracks include "A.D. 2001," "Rei I (A-1)," "Do You Love Me?," "Hostility Restrained," "Good or Don't Be," "[Aqua Groove Mix]," and more! (8193/KICA537) (CAUT: 4) CD $27.99 PRINCESS MONONOKE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK CD Music from the hit Hayao Miyazaki film that amazed both anime fans and the general movie-going public! (8193/TKCA71168) (CAUT: 4) CD $41.99 SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN: "ST. CYBERIA MIX" CD Get techno with this cd that's guaranteed to make you feel like a walking human experiment! (8193/PICA1179) (CAUT: 4) CD $43.99 SLAYERS NEXT SOUND BIBLE 1 CD Tracks include "Give A Reason [Remix version]," "Far Away," "It's Time For Action," "A Man of Cold Blood," "Lonliness (that Nobody knows)," "Why Should I Fear?," "The Evil Eye," "Break Out into the Battle," "Monlogue of Lina II," and more! (8193/KICA307) (CAUT: 4) CD $42.99 VAMPIRE RPG CD SOUNDTRACK Imported from Italy! This CD sucks…blood, that is! A real neck-biter, this CD is sure to leave fans gasping for air—and one last chance at life! Music by Luigi Maiello, with cover art by Matteo Spagnoletti. Perfect for accompanying any Vampire or horror role-playing session! (133) (CAUT: 4) CD $9.99 TRADING CARDS COOL COLLECTIBLES 2001 KEEBLER'S ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS CARD SET This set of 28 different, full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" cards was only available at BankOne Ballpark on Keebler Cookie Day. It contains a complete set of all the 2001 Arizona Diamondbacks, including the two hottest pitchers in the Major Leagues –– Curt Shilling and the "Big Unit" Randy Johnson! Also includes Luis Gonzalez, Mark Grace, Matt Williams, Jay Bell, Steve Finley, and 21 other Diamondbacks! Set comes in its own collector's pouch! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x28) PI STAR TREK GENE RODDENBERRY PROMO SETS During the tapings of the original TV series, Gene Roddenberry would often have his camera with him taking still shots for comparison purposes in the production room. These shots were often candid and often time they would be taken in between scenes. Some of the cards depict costume design, Spock changing costumes, and alien costume development, as well as many other never-before-seen pictures behind the scenes on the set. These sets are a true diary of the production of Star Trek, from the original series thru the first few motion pictures. The sets were printed from 1973-1987 as a promotional tool for limited fans and TV station executives. It is estimated that only about 3,000 of each set were ever made and most of them were lost or thrown away. The sets were made by Roddenberry himself and purchased from his wife Majil shortly after his death. Approximately 2" x 3", all are in color and have blank backs. These rare sets make a fine addition to any Star Trek fan's collection. (5120) (CAUT: 4) CAPTAIN KIRK (2114)––Set (x16) SRP: $14.95 MR. SPOCK (2115)––Set (x16) MSRP: $14.95 ALIENS 1 (2119)––Set (x16) MSRP: $14.95 ALIENS 2 (2120)––Set (x16) MSRP: $14.95 ALIENS 3 (2121)––Set (x16) MSRP: $14.95 ORIGINAL SERIES 1 (2122)––Set (x16) MSRP: $14.95 ORIGINAL SERIES 2 (2123)––Set (x16) MSRP: $14.95 ORIGINAL SERIES 3 (2124)––Set (x16) MSRP: $14.95 STAR TREK GENERATIONS CARDS Join Captain James T. Kirk and Captain Jean-Luc Picard as they and their respective crews set off to explore strange new worlds! This 72-card series features story, character, and behind-the-scenes cards, as well as three foil and three spectra insert cards. 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. 10 boxes per case. (8394) (CAUT: 4) Box PI STAR TREK AUTOGRAPHED CARDS PACKAGE This package of 20 different and original autograph cards is from various Star Trek series. Each package contains an assortment of cards from the original series seasons 1-3, Insurrection: The Movie, Cinema 2000 episode 7, The Next Generation: Profiles, Deep Space Nine: Memories From the Future, Voyager: Profiles, and Voyager: Closer to Home. (8394) (CAUT: 4) Package (x20) PI STAR TREK 30 YEARS GOLD SCULPTED CAPTAINS CARDS These 2 ½" x 3 ½" cards are made of 23-karat gold! These cards portray the four different captains from each one of the Star Trek series: Captain James T. Kirk from The Original Series, Captain Jean-Luc Picard from The Next Generation, Captain Benjamin Sisko from Deep Space Nine, and Captain Catherine Janeway from Voyager. Each card is individually numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to only 10,000. (145) (CAUT: 4) Box PI STAR TREK CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER GOLD CARD This card from episode #28 is one of the most popular episodes from the original Star Trek series. The card measures 2 ½" x 3 ½" and is made of 23-karat gold! The front of the card displays Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock in front of the mysterious Time Portal. The back of the card has an image of the original Enterprise, plus information about the award-winning episode. Each card is serial numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to only 10,000. (145) (CAUT: 4) Card PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 5 CHASE SETS These sets of different, full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" foil-embossed cards feature Season 5 of the hit WB show Buffy the Vampire Slayer, with Buffy, Spike, Willow, and the rest of the Sunnydale crew! (145) (CAUT: 4) BIG BAD CRUSH––Chase Set (x6) PI PROTECTORS OF THE KEY––Set (x9) PI FARSCAPE SEASON 2 CARD SET This set of 72 different, full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" cards features all your favorite characters from Farscape Season 2, including Crichton, Chiana, D'Argo, Zhaan, plus many more! Set contains three cards from each exciting Farscape Season 2 episode! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x72) PI OFFICIAL X-FILES SEASON 6 & 7 CARD SET This set of 90 different, full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" cards features scenes from the previously unreleased episodes from the X-Files Seasons 6 and 7. The set includes Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, plus all of your favorite X-Files characters! Plus, as a special bonus, you'll get a promo card! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x91) PI OFFICIAL HARRY POTTER GOLD COLLECTOR'S BINDER This full-color, standard size, three-ring binder with gold lettering is designed to hold any and all of your different Harry Potter cards. The front of the binder displays the Hogwarts coat of arms. A must for any Harry Potter collector. (145) (CAUT: 4) Binder PI BETTIE PAGE QUEEN OF CURVES CARD SET This set of 50 beautiful, classic black-and-white, 2 ½" x 3 ½" cards features curvaceous photos of Bettie Page the queen of pin- ups taken by cheesecake photographer Bunny Yeager that have never before been released with card backs written by noted Bettie Page authority, Greg Theakston! Each set comes in its own full-color collector's box. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x50) PI SPORTS CARDS 23KT GOLD COLLECTIBLES CAL RIPKEN 2001 RETIREMENT 23-KARAT GOLD CARD This card highlights Cal's retirement from baseball and features a black overstamp that reads "Farewell to a Legend." It is minted on a sheet of genuine 23-karat gold and contains over 17 square inches of pure gold. The card is produced with premium quality materials and is hand-sculpted by a crystal clear holder and a Certificate of Authenticity. To ensure collectibility, each card is machine stamped with its own individual serial number on the back. (RIPKEN2001RETIRE) (CAUT: 4) Card MSRP: $24.95 CAL RIPKEN FAREWELL TO A LEGEND GOLD CARD FOLIO This unique item features a 2001 "1982 Rookie Gold Card" featuring Cal Ripken presented in a beautiful black vinyl portfolio. This two-sided portfolio also features commemorative photo stamps of Cal Ripken throughout his entire career. One side features a unique 8" x 10" "Farewell to a Legend" souvenir sheet and the other side features seven commemorative stamps and the "1982 Rookie Gold Card" in its own protective sleeve. Get a wide variety of unique Cap Ripken collectibles in one neatly packaged folio. (RIPKENFOLIORC) (CAUT: 4) Folio MSRP: $34.95 FLEER ENTERTAINMENT OFFERED AGAIN O/A FLEER 2001 GAME TIME NFL CARDS This 150-card base set features 110 Basic cards and 40 Next Game cards, numbered to 2,001, with 110 Game Extra parallels and 40 Next Game Extra parallels, numbered to 201. Inserts include: 20 "Crunch Time" (1:4), 15 "Eleven Up" (1:12), 15 "Double Trouble" (1:24), 30 "Ticket Stubs" (1:1200), 40 "Game Uniformity" (1:18), "30 "Fame Time" numbered to 100 (1:210), and 25 "Fame Time Signed" numbered to 25. 4 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. SRP: 3.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI O/A FLEER 2001 PREMIUM NFL CARDS A new design, and a new attitude! The National Football League comes to life in these cards! This 200-card set has a 50-card "Premium Rookies" subset, along with a game-used/autograph in every box and a half, and rare numbered parallels! The first 200 cards of 25 selected rookies will have a piece of football from the NFL Rookie Photo Shoot! 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $3.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI ******************* HIGHLAND MINT NFL TRIO PHOTOMINTS The big photomints consist of photos exclusively made for Highland Mint featuring three stars from each NFL team. Each photo is combined with each respective team's 24kt gold overlay medallion measuring 1 ½" in diameter and minted to perfection. Also included is a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Both items are double matted in team colors and presented in a black laminated wood frame with a glass panel. The players on the Philadelphia Eagles photo are McNabb, Staley, and Douglas; and the players on the Oakland Raiders photo are Gannon, Brown, and Janikowski. Limited to 2,000. (CAUT: 4) OAKLAND RAIDERS––Photomint $35.00 PHILADELPHIA EAGLES––Photomint $35.00 MARINO INTENSITY & AIKMAN CHAMPION GAME-USED JERSEY PHOTO These 8" x 10" photos come double matted in team colors and framed with a 24kt gold plate coin. Each includes a game-used square piece of the jersey measuring 1 ½" each. Each piece is numbered to match the photo and coin and is matted on the front between the coin and the jersey swatch. The back of the Photomint has a color photo of the jersey before it was cut. A gold Highland Mint seal authenticating the product is applied to the backside of the photomint. (CAUT: 4) DAN MARINO INTENSITY––Photo PI TROY AIKMAN CHAMPION––Photo PI PACIFIC TRADING CARDS PACIFIC 2002 ATOMIC NHL CARDS This 125-card base set includes 100 Veterans and 25 Rookies, with gold, red, blue, and premier date variations. Inserts include: "Authentic Game-Used Jerseys," "Team Chemistry," "Core Players," "Team Nucleus," "Rookie Reaction," "Stratosphere," and "Atomic Blast." 5 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) Box PI PHOTOFILE CAL RIPKEN ALL-STAR MVP FRAMED PHOTO AND EVENT COVER This 8" x 10" photo of Cal Ripken comes with an All-Star trophy and event cover. The photo is custom framed, double matted, and ready to display, measuring a total of 12" x 16". (CAUT: 4) Photo PI ICHIRO SUZUKI ALL-STAR GAME FRAMED PHOTO AND EVENT COVER This 12" x 16" custom frame comes with a photo of Ichiro Suzuki from the All-Star game. (CAUT: 4) Photo PI TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2001 BOWMAN CHROME NFL CARDS This 275-card base set includes 150 Veterans and 125 refractor Rookies, 50 of which will be autographed. Inserts include: "Rookie Reprints"; "Senior Bowl/Hula Bowl Relic" cards, featuring the numbers and letters of the jerseys; "1996 Rookie Chrome" cards, with new design; and "Draft Day Relics," featuring draft day jerseys and hats of rookies. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (713-01H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2001-2002 HERITAGE NHL CARDS This 188-card base set is based on 1957-58 Topps design and includes 110 Regular cards, seven League Leaders, eight Award Winners, 12 All-Stars, one Stanley Cup card, 20 Rookies, and 30 Free Agents and Traded Players. Set includes autographed cards, "Arena Seat Relics" cards, "Dual Arena Seat Relic" cards, "Captain's Cloth" cards, and "2001-2002 Topps Heritage Game-Worn Jerseys." Also look for three players featured in 1957-58 "cards that never were" and repurchased vintage cards. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (872-01H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOPPS 2001-2002 NBA CARDS This 220-card set has several inserts, including: 13 "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reprints"; "Centers of Attention," a one-card insert featuring game-worn jerseys from Shaquille O'Neal and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, numbered to 50; "Team Topps," printed with "Liquid Glass Jewel" technology; 13 "Lottery Legends," featuring the best player taken at each of the 13 lottery positions; and more! 12 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.49 per pack. (997-01H) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ******************** UPPER DECK COMPANY UPPER DECK 2001-2002 SERIES 2 NHL CARDS Always looking to improve, Series 2 now yields on average one memorabilia card per box! Besides the power packed 210-card rookie filled base set, collectors can find memorabilia cards form a host of different themes: "Generation Next Jerseys," "Signed Jersey" cards, "Finals Jerseys," "Final Double Jersey" cards, "Phenomenal Finishers Jerseys," "Gola Tenders Threads," "Superstar Sweaters," and "Pride of a Nation." Plus, look for a multitude of different patch variations and serially numbered parallel versions of many of these sets. Also look for five "Legendary Cuts" signature cards! 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK SP GAME-USED NHL CARDS The base set features 100 cards, with 40 Rookies serially numbered to 499. The memorabilia cards feature a number of cool themes, including: "Authentic Fabric," "Metal Collectors," "Double Authentic Fabrics," "Inked Sweaters," and "Tools of the Game." Also look for signed versions and double and triple swatch versions, SP Patch cards, and signed patch cards! 3 cards per pack. 6 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 VINTAGE MLB CARDS Go on another ride to collecting day of yesteryear with an all-new installment of Vintage Basebell! Everything about these cards will bring you back o the glory days of collecting, from the card design to the wrapper itself. The base set includes 300 cards, including a number of cool subsets highlighting 2001 league leaders and award winners among others. Inserts include "Windy City Worn Jerseys," "Athletics Championship Threads," "Timeless Teams Jerseys," "and "Vintage Signature Combos." Look for a "Heroes of Baseball" card topper! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2001-2002 ULTIMATE COLLECTION NBA CARDS The runaway success of last year returns with an all-new, significantly upgraded Ultimate Collection NBA! This is built for the ultimate baseball collector! Collectors can expect more low numbered Rookie cards, signed Rookie cards, and Special Memorabilia cards than ever before, plus Patch cards and buy backs! 4 cards per pack. 4 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A UPPER DECK 2001 NFL CARDS The set that everyone looks forward to each year is back with an all-new look and tons of game-used cards! The comprehensive, 300-card basic set features up to 100 Rookies, including cards that feature two and three players on one card. Look for autographed "Game Jersey" cards (1:288), "UD Game Jersey Combos" (1:144), "Big Game Jerseys" (1:144), "Draft Class Jerseys" (1:288), and "UD Rookie Jerseys" (1:144). Also look for "UD Jersey Patch" cards (1:5000), "Super Bowl Memorabilia" (numbered to 50), and the popular "E-Card" (1:12). 4 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ******************* NON-SPORTS CARDS ABSOLUTE BLUE GRAPHIX UNSPEAKABLE BLUE XXX 2 CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL REG.––Set (x10) PI SIGNED––Set (x10) PI ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT LORD OF THE RINGS FILMCARDZ Each collectible film card is a reproduction of a scene taken directly from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings film. These are produced on transparent acetate held rigid for viewing by a high-quality, double-sided, cardstock frame! Each pack has information on The Lord of the Rings contest. Each film card can be viewed by itself, or for high quality viewing, fans and collectors can use the official The Lord of the Rings film card viewer, which comes with a film card pack plus a bonus special promotional exclusive film card not available anywhere else. This set contains 72 deluxe film cards, with 12 special bonus FilmCardz randomly inserted into foil packs. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX (15410) PI VIEWER SET (15430) PI [GRAPHICS: ART / Scan Flyer] DRAGONBALL Z ORIGINAL JAPANESE HERO COLLECTION SERIES III CARDS Artbox Entertainment continues its Original Japanese Hero Collection Series with this third hot set based on the hit Cartoon Network series! Hot on the heels of the Series II cards, this new series brings you more of the original cards previously available only in Japan! See Goku and his powerful son Gohan in battle with the evil forces that would conquer the Earth! In addition to basic 72 set, you'll also find 12 "Prismatic" cards, 16 "Silver Etched" cards, and three extremely rare "Double Sticker" cards! And as if that wasn't enough, also look for randomly inserted Autograph Cards from the voice talents of Dragonball Z! That's 103 incredible cards! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEXTER'S LABORATORY PREMIERE CARDS It doesn't take a hyper-genius level I.Q. or the super brainpower of a guy like Dexter to realize that collecting this set of trading cards is a smart move. Artbox Entertainment presents Dexter's Laboratory trading card set! Dexter is a young boy who works in a huge secret science laboratory in his house where he conducts experiments and creates all kinds of atomic-powered goodies. As smart as Dexter is, he is continually frustrated by his older meddlesome sister Dee Dee, who often shares in his adventures, though Dexter wishes she wouldn't. Artbox has conducted their own experiment that is guaranteed not to fail –– and you can be part of it! A collection of 72 cards and 12 special foil inserts will turn you into a bonafide Dexter's Lab assistant, where you can see Dexter and his sister, their parents and friends, and all sorts of inventions and action shots from the hit cartoon show. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (14580) (CAUT: 4) Box PI ******************* CARDS, INC. DOCTOR WHO SERIES 2 CARDS & BINDER This definitive series includes hand-signed autographed cards; 15 great new gold foil bonus comic art cards; 10 new top actor autographs from Lalla Ward, Anthony Aniley, Nicholas Courtney, Jackie Lane, Mary Tamm, Louise Jameson, John Leeson, Mark Stickson, as well as new autographs from Tom Baker and Elizabeth Sladen, plus Ray Cusick (Dalek designer) and Ian Scoones (SFX designer); five-card super rare subsets; and an ultra rare lucky 13th autograph card. Limited to 3,000. 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. Also available is the Doctor Who Series 2 binder –– perfect for protecting and showing off your Series 2 cards! (CAUT: 4) BOX PI BINDER PI COMIC IMAGES ANI MAYHEM: THE BEST OF PIONEER CARDS & BINDER These collector cards feature nine hit anime titles: Trigun, Tenchi Muyo (OVA series), Armitage III, Serial Experiments Lain, Fushigi Yugi, El Hazard (OVA series), Gate Keeper, and Soul Taker. The 72-card base set is printed on 24pt. stock plus nine chase and autograph cards! Also available is the deluxe three-ring binder, which comes with nine nine-pocket pages plus an uncut six-card press sheet. (CAUT: 4) BOX (83050) PI BINDER (83350) MSRP : $19.95 N'SYNC CELEBRITY PHOTOCARDS In less than three years, N'Sync has attained global stardom. From their debut album in 1998, to their just released Celebrity, N'Sync has dominated the pop charts, having sold almost 20 million CDs. N'Sync Celebrity photo cards present all-new images of their quintet that has taken the music world by storm. 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (84050) (CAUT: 4) Box PI DART FLIPCARDS, INC. SHREK CARDS: PROFESSIONAL AUTHENTICATED PRINTING PLATE These one-of-a-kind professional printing plates were used in the production of the Shrek trading card series. PSA graded. (CAUT: 4) Plates PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A BETTY BOOP COLLECTIBLE CARDS It's the "Queen of Cartoons," Betty Boop! A high-quality, unique, and informative series of collector cards. Features 72, 2 ½" x 3 ½" full-color collector cards, printed on the highest quality collector card stock, as well as a special premium chase subset featuring foil cards, and Betty's friends! 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $2.49 per pack. Box PI O/A I LOVE LUCY 50TH ANNIVERSARY CARDS An exciting and humorous retrospective of the Lucy television series, from the 1950's to 1970's. Featuring 72 black-and-white, 2 ½" x 3 ½" collector cards, this set includes die-cut chase cards, foil cards, autograph cards, case toppers, and more! 6 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $2.49 per pack. Box PI ************************ DYNAMIC FORCES OFFERED AGAIN O/A WITCHBLADE MILLENNIUM CARDS Witchblade is surely one of the hottest women in comics, and this even hotter trading card series features images created by some of the most popular artists in the comics industry today! Check out the awesome lineup on this incredible set of 72 trading cards, featuring brand-new artwork appearing for the first time anywhere, along with classic pieces of artwork by Mike Turner, Keu Cha, Joe Jusko, Jae Lee, Dorian, Matt Busch and many others! But wait, there's more! Not only does this series come with some of the best artwork in the industry; it will also comes with two randomly inserted signature cards in every box! Plus, an Original Hand-Drawn Sketch Card in every other box! If that isn't enough to whet your appetite, the series comes with six randomly inserted "glow-in-the-dark" chase cards, and six randomly inserted "chrome" cards! (Approximately three per box on chromes and glows.) Don't miss getting the hottest new trading card series of this or any millennium...The Witchblade Millennium Trading Card Series! 36 packs per box. Six cards per pack. Limited to 7,000 boxes! Box PI O/A WITCHBLADE #10 COMMEMERATIVE 22 KT. GOLD EMBOSSED CARD And speaking of classics, this issue of Witchblade featured the first appearance of Jackie Estrada — also known as The Darkness! Well, this book is near impossible to find with the regular cover, but the DF cover is impossible to get! Well, to satisfy the Top Cow and DF fans out there, we're taking the DF cover and we're immortalizing this baby with the 22KT Gold Embossed Gold Card treatment! This one will be harder to get than the original DF cover! Comes in a special package! Limited to only 10,000 Gold Embossed Cards!1 Card $29.95 ******************* EL NINO GRAPHICOS BIG 'UNS #2 RIGHTEOUS RACKS CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL REG.––Set (x3) PI SIGNED––Set (x4) PI INKWORKS SIMPSONSMANIA CARDS This card set features all new original art, and is loaded with cool, interactive subsets including: Character Cards, Packy Wacky Cards, Blacklight cards, Treehouse of Horrors Cards, and much, much more! Plus, there are tons of cool chase cards, including nine "Fold 'Ems" cards, which you can change the tops and bottoms for interactive fun; six "Bart Gallery" cards, a past favorite; top artists from across the country offer their original interpretations of their favorite Simpsons characters with the "Original Sketch" cards; and "Autograph" cards of your favorite voice actors. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. Also available is the Simpsons Collector Album, the perfect place to keep all of Springfield's greats! (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A ANGEL SEASON 2 CARDS Inkworks brings you all the action and adventure of the cult-hit television show Angel in the newest release, Angel Season 2 Premium Trading Cards! Subsets include some favorites from Season 1, such as "Episode Cards" and "Demon Compendium," plus the addition of new subsets such as "The Bad Ole Days" and "Behind The Music." Chase card levels include: nine different autograph cards; a nine-card "City of Angel" foil puzzle; a six-card "L.A. Women" set, featuring the good and bad women of Angel; and one special "Angel Heart" card, featuring the redemption of Angel. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (12010) Box PI ****************** RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES OUTER LIMITS PREMIERE EDITION CARDS & ALBUM This 90-card base set includes autograph cards by Adam West, William Shatner, Cliff Robertson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Culp, David McCallum, Ed Asner, and more! Bonus cards include: nine "Star of the Outer Limits" cards, nine "Strange But True" (Monsters and Unusual Phenomena) cards, nine "Beyond the Outer Limits" (Behind-the-Scenes) cards, as well as a topper card signed by BarBara Luna! 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. Also available is the official collector's album that is custom designed to store the entire collection. Each album comes complete with 12 plastic sheets, plus a bonus autograph card signed by Arlene Martel. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM PI TOPPS COMPANY OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONSTERS, INC. CARDS From Monsters, Inc. comes this all-new card set consisting of 50 regular cards, and inserts, including 30 die-cut door cards, eight die-cut pop-up cards, eight die-cut jigsaw cards, six thermochromatic cards, six glow-in-the-dark cards, 12 kisscut stickers, and six die-cut stickers. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ****************** ULTRAVISION XXX STARS: JENNA JAMESON BONUS CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x9) MSRP: $9.95 XXX STARS AUTOGRAPHED CARD SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x20) MSRP: $14.95 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS FRANK MILLER: DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES VOL. III LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Collected in hardcover form for the first-time, the Frank Miller: Daredevil Visionaries Volume III Limited-Edition Book is here!! Written by Miller with art by Miller and Janson (with one story inked by Terry Austin), this is the third of three volumes collecting and documenting the transformation of the Daredevil persona after the death of Elektra. Volume III collects DD #183-191 together with some of the Miller 'What If' and black & white Elektra stories. Limited to only 2500 copies, this book features a sequentially numbered signature page with new art by Miller, as well as Smyth-sewn binding, full- color dustjacket, illustrated endpages and all of the features you've come to expect from a Graphitti Designs hardcover book. Though not signed by Miller, this deluxe hardcover collection will be produced as a limited edition with quantities limited and subject to allocation. The definitive edition of the Miller Daredevil material is now available. Order yours today!! HC, 272 pgs, FC $39.95 FRANK MILLER: DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES VOL. I LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK FRANK MILLER: DAREDEVIL VISIONARIES VOL. II LIMITED EDITION HARDCOVER BOOK by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson Volume I collects DD #158-167 (minus #162), which includes Miller's very first DD story. Volume II collects DD #158-182. Both books are limited to only 2500 numbered copies. Quantities are limited, and are subject to allocation if over-ordering occurs. VOL. I—HC, 7x10, 176pg, FC $39.95 VOL. II—HC, 7x10, 360pg, FC $39.95 POWERS ZIPPO LIGHTER POWERS POLICE DEPT. T-SHIRT Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming take center stage this month with two cool new items. The Powers Zippo Lighter features a black case with the Powers logo and Retro Girl outline imprinted in white. Hit the streets with the new Powers Police Dept. T-shirt and you'll be the envy of all. Features the Police Athletic Club-Powers Division imprint of a heather grey 100% cotton shirt. Powers is out in full force this month!! Zippo Lighter SRP: $29.95 S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 GRENDEL: HUNTER ROSE II T-SHIRT Matt Wagner supplies the art for the new Grendel: Hunter Rose II T-shirt. Screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton T-shirt. The art deco world of Hunter Rose continues. Check out all of the Grendel comics and books from Dark Horse Comics today!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 TOM STRONG: TERRIFIC TALES T-SHIRT Tom Strong leads the way on the new Tom Strong: Terrific Tales T-shirt. Features the art of Art Adams screenprinted in full color on a dark grey 100% cotton T-shirt. Excitement provided by America's Best Comics. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 DK2: CATGIRL T-SHIRT Carrie makes a return appearance on the new DK2: Catgirl T-shirt. Features the art of Frank Miller screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton heavyweight shirt. Watch for monthly DK2 shirt releases...the Dark Knight has returned! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN/JOKER SHOWDOWN T-SHIRT The two arch-nemesis gather once again on the new Batman/Joker Showdown T-shirt. Features incredible computer generated art screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Let's see who blinks first!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WORLD'S FINEST SUPERMAN T-SHIRT The Man of Steel takes center stage on the new World's Finest Superman T-shirt. Features the art of Jae Lee screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Wear this incredible piece of art!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 KRYPTO MAD DOG T-SHIRT The Canine of Steel is barking up a storm on the new Krypto Mad Dog T-shirt. Features a rather irate Krypto screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Find the super Milk Bones and give him a handful!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 DARK SPIDER-MAN T-SHIRT The art of Kaare Andrews sets the tone for this months new Dark Spider-Man T-shirt. Features Spidey coming at you screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Spider-Man is coming at you!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 PUNISHER LOGO LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT PUNISHER LOGO T-SHIRT Get ready for the cool winter months ahead with the new Punisher Logo Long-Sleeve Shirt. Features the classy Punisher logo screenprinted on a black 100% cotton shirt. Also available for the first time on a black short-sleeve shirt. Buy'em both!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 L-XL $23.95 (long-sleeve) XXL $26.95 WOLVERINE VII T-SHIRT Wolverine stands there prepared for action on the new Wolverine VII T-shirt. Features the art of J.H. Williams screenprinted in full color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Catch Wolverine before he comes looking for you!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN SYMBOL WOMEN'S TOP Spidey impresses all the women this month with the new Spider-Man Symbol Women's Top. Features a tastefully sized and placed spider screenprinted in red on a black 100% cotton women's top. Great for all of Spidey's female fans!! XS-L $17.95 BANNER T-SHIRT Bruce Banner takes on a whole new look on the new Banner T-shirt. The art of Richard Corben comes to life screenprinted in full color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. The Hulk and Banner by Richard Corben...who would have thought!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BERZERKER TOUR T-SHIRT O/A BERZERKER TOUR LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT As worn by Jay in the new movie and based upon themes originally seen in Clerks, Berzerker features a two-color screenprinted design on both the front and back of a black 100% cotton shirt. Check it out and become part of the event of the summer!! S-XL $20.95 XXL $23.95 L-XL $25.95 (long-sleeve) XXL $28.95 O/A JAY & SILENT BOB STRIKE BACK LOGO T-SHIRT Features the J&SBSB logo screenprinted in yellow on a black 100% cotton shirt. Be prepared!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A HARLEY QUINN: OOPS! T-SHIRT Features this beautiful computer-rendered artwork screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton shirt. The perfect "good girl" is here!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A JOKER/HARLEY QUINN T-SHIRT Features the painted art of Alex Ross screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The cutest couple in comics!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN WEB T-SHIRT Features the art of J. Scott Campbell screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The man know how to handle his webs!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A DAREDEVIL III T-SHIRT Features the art of Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. DD's on the move!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ********************** APPAREL SECTION ANIME BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: "KNIGHT SABERS" T-SHIRT Get ready to strap on your body armor or simply leave the fighting of the bad guys to the professionals — the beautiful Knight Saber girls of Bubblegum Crisis! Here they are in all their full-color, battle-armored glory, screenprinted on a white T-shirt! Go girls! (8343/2417) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 NINJA SCROLL: "KAGERO & JUBEI" T-SHIRT This beautiful design features the wandering ronin hero Jubei, along with a larger image of the sultry female Koga Ninja, Kagero! Printed in full-color on a white t-shirt. Also features the Ninja Scroll logo in English superimposed over the original Japanese title. (8343/2598) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE CROW THE CROW: "CITY OF ANGELS" PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COLOR IMAGE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! James O'Barr recreates one of the brooding publicity shots of the late Brandon Lee from the original cult classic, The Crow, reproduced in full-color as a haunting t-shirt design. Black, 100% cotton T-shirt. (350) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 THE CROW: "I AM LOVED" PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COLOR IMAGE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Yet another striking image of James O'Barr's undead avenger, rendered in full-color as a haunting t- shirt design for the first time. Black, 100% cotton T-shirt. (350) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 DC COMICS BATMAN HI-DENSITY OVAL LOGO T-SHIRT This "Hi-Density" shirt features a special printing process that utilizes a raised, rubber-like material to give the classic oval Batman symbol a 3-D appearance! Printed on a black shirt. (559/48-338-125) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 SUPERMAN: "FLYING" CLUB SHIRT The Man of Steel flies into action amid floating Superman "S" shields and crackling energies on this polyester club shirt! Great for convention wear or lounging around the JLA pool! Available in Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large. (559/23-801- 203) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. This item is sold to retailers in case/assortment lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Club Shirt SRP: $45.00 SUPERMAN LOGO ENGINEERED SHIRT This black "engineered" shirt features a lounge-cut open neck, notched collar, and six buttons, each shaped like the Superman "S" shield! Another great looking shirt, perfect for convention or party wear! Available in Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX- Large. (559/123-819-211) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. This item is sold to retailers in case/assortment lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Club Shirt SRP: $40.00 DYNAMIC FORCES DYNAMIC FORCES FATHOM PREMIERE T-SHIRT This Natural-colored shirt features Fathom taking a much-needed break under a beautiful waterfall. The image on the shirt will leave you feeling just as refreshed as she! 100% pre-shrunk cotton. (691) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES WITCHBLADE PREMIERE T-SHIRT Oh Baby, Baby! Witchblade under cover in school girl plaid and pony tails. This one is for the mature comic fan who can handle it. White Tee 100% pre-shrunk cotton. (691) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.95 DYNAMIC FORCES JOSEPH MICHAEL LINSNER'S DAWN PREMIERE T-SHIRT Dawn fans get ready! This black tee shows Dawn in three different poses, looking good and ready to kick butt! Designed and painted by Joseph Michael Linsner! (691) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES RISING STARS SYMBOL DYNAMIC FORCES PREMIERE T-SHIRT For the fans that have been waiting for Rising Stars apparel, Dynamic Forces is here to launch the line! The Rising Stars logo is being presented here for the first time by Dynamic Forces. (691) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES BATTLE OF THE PLANETS PREMIERE T-SHIRT The fans have been asking for it, and Dynamic Forces delivers: the Battle of the Planets/Gatchaman "G" Symbol shirt! Wear the Red and Yellow like a true Gatchaman! (Or Gatchawoman)! Black tee 100% pre-shrunk cotton. (691) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.99 DYNAMIC FORCES BATTLE OF THE PLANETS SYMBOL T-SHIRT The Red logo worn by members of G Force! And to impress you even more, this image was re-designed by one of the biggest Gatchaman/Battle of the Planets fans of all time, Alex Ross! Now's your chance to join the crew and show your opposition to Zoltar! White Tee 100% Cotton. (691) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 XXL $19.99 FINAL FANTASY X FINAL FANTASY X T-SHIRTS Final Fantasy X, the latest release in the best-selling Playstation RPG series will be here early in 2002! Get ready for this massive role-playing video game with this pair of cool shirts featuring CGI imagery from the game! One shirt depicts the awesome FFX swordsman, Yojimbo; while the other features the main female character from the game, Yuna. (4898) (CAUT: 4) YOJIMBO—L-XL $17.99 TIDUS & YUNA—L-XL $17.99 HORROR COULROPHOBIA: "FACE" T-SHIRT Combat you deep-seated Coulrophobia (an intense fear of clowns) with this creepy image of a toothy clown, ready to take a bite out of you! Printed in color on a black T-shirt. (4035/CL1003) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 COULROPHOBIA: "UNDER THE BED" T-SHIRT What could possibly be worse than the childish belief that there is a grinning, psychotic clown hidden under your bed? How about the chilling realization that he's really there…! Sleep tight with this creepy design, printed in color on a black T-shirt. (4035/CL1004) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 EVIL DEAD: "COLLAGE" LOGO LONG-SLEEVED T-SHIRT Get ready for those crisp October evenings with this long-sleeved shirt featuring the creepy Evil Dead logo, with each letter filled with a different scene from the cult-classic horror hit! Black t-shirt. (6028/139-006A) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $24.95 EVIL DEAD HOODIE Perfect for sporting events or Halloween roaming, this "Hoodie" hooded sweatshirt features the Evil Dead logo and a pullover hood. Black shirt. (6028/139-099H) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $40.95 IMAGE COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH THE DARKNESS & WITCHBLADE T-SHIRT This shirt completely personifies the drama and power of both The Darkness and Witchblade, displaying their continuous battle! This black tee presents the two fan-fave Top Cow characters in vibrant full-color and electrifying action! A must-have for the true Top Cow fan! (8343) LARGE (STAR10722) $16.95 X-LARGE (STAR10677) $16.95 ******************* LOONEY TUNES LOONEY TUNES: "SPOT GROUP" T-SHIRT Bugs Bunny shares the spotlight with his Looney Tunes pals on this color image printed on a black shirt. (6242/LWLU11B) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 LOONEY TUNES: "SPOT TAZ" T-SHIRT It's an all-Taz design, featuring everyone's favorite Tasmanian Devil in the spotlight! Color image printed on a black shirt. (6242/LWPD11B) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 MARVEL COMICS PUNISHER LOGO ENGINEERED SHIRT This white "engineered" shirt features a lounge-cut open neck, notched collar, and six ¾" buttons, each shaped like the Punisher Skull symbol! Another great looking shirt, perfect for convention or party wear! Available in Medium, Large, X- Large, and XX-Large. (559/21-819-357) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. This item is sold to retailers in case/assortment lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Club Shirt SRP: $40.00 SPIDER-MAN 2 WASHED TWILL CAP A washed black cotton twill baseball cap with side mesh overlay. The front of this twill cap has embroidered art of your favorite wallcrawler! The back features the Spidey logo and adjustable strap. (6461/23-1046) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 SPIDER-MAN: "CAMO FACE" T-SHIRT It's a close-up image of Spidey, complete with a special camouflage color design. Available on a black 100% cotton T-shirt! (559/21-301-346) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 WOLVERINE IN SUIT LONGSLEEVE T-SHIRT Wolverine, Marvel's favorite mutant, is featured on this long-sleeved shirt, printed in on a black shirt, complete with claw marks running down the length of the left sleeve. (559/21-401-367) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $21.95 WOLVERINE & THE X-MEN CLUB SHIRT Wolverine leads the whole team into combat on this colorful polyester club shirt! Great for convention wear or lounging around the X-mansion! Available in Medium, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large. (559/21-801-316) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. This item is sold to retailers in case/assortment lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Club Shirt SRP: $45.00 MOVIES & TV G.I. JOE CAMO 80S LOGOS T-SHIRT It's the classic G.I. Joe and Cobra logos from the 80s toy/comics line, printed in raised, "high density" rubber material, and each filled with a camouflage pattern. GI Joe logo printed on a hunter green shirt; Cobra logo on a black shirt. (559) (CAUT: 4) COBRA—L-XL (85-301-76) $16.95 COBRA—XXL (85-305-76) $17.95 G.I. JOE—L-XL (85-338-75) $16.95 G.I. JOE—XXL (85-339-75) $17.95 G.I. JOE: "KUNG-FU GRIP" LOGO T-SHIRT Late in the 70s, when G.I. Joe became a world adventurer, Hasbro added rubber hands to the poseable action figure, and dubbed those hands "Kung-Fu Grip," in honor of the martial arts craze of the time. Now you can wear the official KFG logo as seen on toy packaging! Printed in full-color on a bright red shirt. (559/85-301-55) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MR. T: "I PITY THE FOOL" JAPANESE T-SHIRT Mr. T, 80s icon and current discount collect phone service spokesman, is featured on this cool design, featuring the A-Team star exclaiming (in Japanese, no less!) "I Pity The Fool!" Printed in color on a white shirt featuring black ringer accents. (4038/1806) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 MUSIC AC/DC: "BACK IN BLACK" T-SHIRT Aussie bad boy rockers AC/DC came back from the tragic loss of founding member Bon Scott with their landmark album, "Back in Black." The shirt features the AC/DC logo on the front, with the album's track list on the back. Need we say it? Black T-Shirt. (6242/ACD101) L-XL $17.95 CRADLE OF FILTH: "DARK CARNIVAL" LONG-SLEEVED T-SHIRT It's double-sided deviance with UK black metal favorites, Cradle of Filth! The image on the back is taken from their album, Midian! Long-sleeved black Shirt. (6028/138-039A) L-XL $24.95 METALLICA: "RIDE THE LIGHTNING" T-SHIRT From the cover of their 1984 album, "Ride the Lightning," comes this image of an electric chair… on the back, someone goes for a shocking ride. To add to the effect, the image is printed with glow-in-the-dark inks! Black T-Shirt. (6242/MCAJASB) L-XL $17.95 MUDVAYNE: "SUPERHERO" T-SHIRT Twisted rockers, Mudvayne, strike again with this striking, two-sided design featuring a full-color image on the front, and their name in plain white block letters on the back. Black T-Shirt. (6028/504-002A) L-XL $16.95 A NEW FOUND GLORY: "LIVE PHOTO" T-SHIRT Neo-punk favorites New Found Glory rip it up but good in this full-color concert photo that's splashed across the front of a white T-Shirt. (4035/NF110) L-XL $17.95 SUM 41: "SKELETON GLOW" T-SHIRT Canadian pop-punk group Sum 41 has become one of the hottest new acts of the year in the U.S., with their debut album currently exploding across all regions. This shirt design features the title of their second album, "All Killer, No Filler," and features a skeleton image that glows-in-the-dark. Black T-Shirt. (4035/SF101) L-XL $17.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS STARS OF THE MONTH NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: "MOVIE CAST" T-SHIRT The gang's all here; Jack, Sally, Major, Lock, Shock, Barrel, Oogie Boogie, even the evil Dr. Finkelstein — each in their own frame! Screen-printed in white on a black shirt. (6242) LARGE (STAR12568) $17.95 X-LARGE (STAR12569) $17.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS: "MOVIE ICON" T-SHIRT Now you can strut the icon from Tim Burton's movie Nightmare Before Christmas! Printed with white on a black shirt. (6242) (CAUT: 4) LARGE (STAR12570) $17.95 X-LARGE (STAR12571) $17.95 L-XL $17.95 SAILOR MOON SAILOR MOON: "MOON & STARS" T-SHIRT It's Sailor Moon along with the rest of the Sailor Stars on this colorful t-shirt design, printed on a black 100% cotton T-shirt! (7294/GOUPOSAILORS) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 SAILOR MOON: "STARLIGHTS STANDING" T-SHIRT Sailor Moon and a couple of her Sailor Star friends standing around, looking cute! Printed in color on a black 100% cotton T- shirt! (7294) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 THE SIMPSONS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SIMPSONS: WHITE/BLACK BARNEY BASEBALL JERSEY *Burrppp!* Barney, Springfield's resident alcohol dependent, is all set to hit the links on the front of this dandy baseball-style jersey. The perfect attire to wear the next time you're visiting "Sir Putt-A-Lot's Merrie Olde Fun Centre." White with black sleeves. (6031/SM2514) L-XL SRP: $19.95 *********************** THE SIMPSONS IRON-ON TRANSFERS If you're a fan of the Springfield lunacy on Fox, then you'll flip over these latest iron transfers that feature Smithers & Mr. Burns ("Excellent."), Moe Szyslak ("Flaming Moe"), and Krusty's Exploding Alarm Clock! (4731) (CAUT: 4) EXCELLENT (S-24)—Iron-On SRP: $4.85 FLAMING MOE (S-26)—Iron-On SRP: $4.85 KRUSTY CLOCK (S-15)—Iron-On SRP: $4.85 THE SIMPSONS: AMERICAN DONUT T-SHIRT There's something about your first pastry… The Simpsons cast parodies the hot teen comedy, American Pie, on this full-color design, printed on a white shirt. Please, don't ask about any stories from Kamp Krusty… (559/95-301-87) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE SIMPSONS: "GROWNUPS LINE-UP" T-SHIRT Some of your favorite "grownup" characters from The Simpsons cast are featured on this cool design, including Smithers & Burns, Barney, Apu, Patty & Selma, Lenny, and more! Navy blue shirt. (559/95-301-39) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 THE SIMPSONS: "HOMER D'OH!" KNIT CAP Perfect for those cold days ahead, this black knit cap features a color pic of Homer letting loose with his trademark exclamation. (6461/36-0025) (CAUT: 4) Knit Cap $12.95 THE SIMPSONS: "KRUSTY BURGER" CAP Now you can pose as one of the slack-jawed employees of Springfield's Kursty Burger franchise, where "Over Dozens Sold" is not a boast, but a sad statement of fact. Full-color logo on an adjustable black cap. (6461/36-0029) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH DAWN 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT It's an all-out party, so celebrate with creator Joseph Michael Linsner's Dawn for her 10-year anniversary! This shirt features two glorious pictures of the Goddess on Earth screenprinted on both sides of the tee, and in the center is a tribal circle design. Her name adorns the bottom of the shirt. (8343) LARGE (STAR10762) $16.95 X-LARGE (STAR10677) $16.95 *************** STAR WARS STARWARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK T-SHIRT The countdown to Episode II is underway, so there's no better time than the present to pay homage to the history of the greatest sci-fi/fantasy sagas of all time! This shirt features one of the early one-sheet poster designs for the best episode of the original trilogy, printed in color on a navy blue shirt. (6242) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 STARWARS: "JAPANESE CHARACTERS" T-SHIRT This shirt reproduces Adam Warren's (Dirty Pair) cover to Dark Horse's collection of the Japanese manga adaptation of Episode IV of the original Star Wars Trilogy, "A New Hope!" Printed in color on a white shirt. (6242) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.95 TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS: DECEPTICON HOODIE Show your allegiance to Megatron and the Decepticons with this "Hoodie" hooded sweatshirt, sporting the Decepticon head icon on the chest, with a smaller round icon patch on the left sleeve. Black shirt. (559/78-249-154) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada. This item is sold to retailers in case/assortment lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Hoodie SRP: $45.00 TRANSFORMERS: FLOCKED LOGO JERSEYS Show which team you belong to with these flocked Transformers jerseys, complete with either a Autobot or Decepticon logo. (559) (CAUT: 4) AUTOBOT—L-XL (78-571-43) $18.95 AUTOBOT—XXL (78-571-43) $19.95 DECEPTICON—L-XL (78-571-44) $18.95 DECEPTICON—XXL (78-575-44) $19.95 TOYS SECTION ANIME OFFERED AGAIN O/A ORIGINAL GUNDAM 4.5-INCH FIGURES The classic Mobile Suit Gundam robots are now collectible action figures, each featuring over 14 points of articulation and various weapons and accessories. Various styles available, including RX-78 Gundam, Dom, Zaku, Guncannon, Guntank, and more! Blister card packaging. Available now! (9036/11290) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $8.50Ea. O/A ORIGINAL GUNDAM 4.5-INCH DELUXE FIGURES These deluxe Mobile Suit Gundam robot action figures feature deluxe accessories or weaponry, as well as over 20 points of articulation. Choose from various designs, including Zeong, GM & Gunball, Gundam with Core Fighter, Gundam with Heavy Armor, and more! Blister card packaging. Available now! (9036/11290) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure $10.50Ea. ********************* BARBIE BOB MACKIE HOLLYWOOD BARBIE DOLL First in a new series showcasing the creations of designer Bob Mackie, as inspired by the scene where he has been the most prominent — Hollywood! Barbie shows her star quality wearing a spectacular beaded white gown featuring a bare midriff. In signature Mackie style, it is ornately decorated with gold embroidery and elaborate gold beading. Includes a faux white fur muff, rhinestone ring, and platform shoes. Stunning red hair finishes the look. Includes a reproduction of Mackie's original sketch. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (744/55501) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $200.00 CLARK GABLE AS RHETT BUTLER DOLL Incredible sculpting and intricate face paint capture the suave essence of the character Rhett Butler in the legendary film, Gone With the Wind. This handsome doll's ensemble includes a cream-colored suit with jacket and matching tailored pants, a multi- stripe vest over a white dress shirt, a black tie and belt, black boots, and a dapper hat. Doll cannot hold hat as shown. Scheduled to ship In December 2001. (744/53854) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll SRP: $72.00 COMIC BOOK HEROES OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARKNESS ACTION FIGURES Specialty Market Only! At last, after many sightings, he makes an appearance. As usual, he was waiting for a woman, and in this case she is not what he envisioned — Magdalena. Think of the hours you will have posing Jackie and the lovely Magdalena in various positions! Completing the package are Jackie's faithful minions, the Darklings. In this case you receive two Darklings for one as they come packaged together in a single blister. (Gives meaning to the terrible twos!) Available now! (4151) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots—please check with your retailer for availability. Figures MSRP: $12.99Ea. ************************* STARS OF THE MONTH ETERNAL TOYS DARK ALLIANCE SERIES II ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select/Eternal Toys Offering! Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys presents the highly anticipated Dark Alliance Series II Action Figures! Designed and sculpted by The Art Asylum, these figures stand approximately 7" tall or more, and spectacularly replicate the titans of the Chaos! Cosmos. Series Two will feature the vampire gang-banger Oblivia (with pistols), Lady Death (with sword, vinyl cape, and realistic hair), the valkyrie Vandala (with axe, sword & sheath, and poseable wings), and Hell's blacksmith, the awesome and oversized Cremator (with battle axe & shield). Each figure will feature blister card packaging, fully illustrated with Chaos! Comics artwork! Guaranteed to ship by 12/12/2001! (4667/20056) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $13.99Ea. STAR OF THE MONTH ETERNAL TOYS DARK ALLIANCE ACTION FIGURES A Diamond Select/Eternal Toys Offering! The Dark Alliance action figure series is an awesome line of action figures bringing the major players of Chaos! Comics to life! This series includes: Purgatori (with blood whip), Lucifer (with severed heads and bone staff), Jade (with rooted hair and dragon familiar), and Chastity (with weapons and accessories). Each figure stands at least 6" tall and come packaged on illustrated blister card packaging. Available now! (4667/STAR13719) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $13.99Ea. *********************** CTHULHU SANTA CTHULHU PLUSH DOLL HO, HO, Horror!!! Yes, its that cuddly Cthulhu guy again, this time decked out in a cheery Santa hat and scarf, complete with plush jingle bells dangling from the ends of his facial tendrils! If only H.P. Lovecraft could see his abominable creation now! (4231) (CAUT: 4) Plush $34.95 DIE-CAST HOT WHEELS COOL 'N CUSTOM III SET 100% Hot Wheels presents two cool, 1:64 scale cars –– one with showroom beauty, and the other, a tricked-out custom classic! These newly tooled models come in an open window box with an acrylic display case. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (744/53543) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Set (x2) SRP: $21.00 HOT WHEELS LOST TREASURES 1/64 DIE-CAST SET 100% Hot Wheels offers this two-car set of 1/64 scale vehicles featuring a "lost treasures" theme of a classic car found in disrepair, but destined to be reborn! Both die-casts come packaged within a collectible display case. Limited edition. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (744/53540) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Set (x2) SRP: $21.00 JOHNNY LIGHTNING ART CARS SERIES 3 DIE-CASTS Each car is a true work of art, featuring "Real Wheels" tires and rims, and authentic paint schemes! This series may include: 1958 Chevy Impala (Toreador Red), 1956 Chevy Bel Air (Matador Red), 1957 Chevy Corvette (Toreador Red), 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible (Nassau Blue), 1923 Ford T-Bucket (Starlight Black). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6243/150-03) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $4.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING COLLECTION SERIES 4 DIE-CASTS If you're looking to have a hot night out on the asphalt, then you'll want to go joyriding in these turf-tusslers! This series may include: '71 Pontiac GTO 455 H.O., '71 Dodge Demon, '29 Ford, '40 Ford, '60s Studebaker Champ, and a '71 Dodge Challenger. All models feature real rubber tires. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6243/405-04) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $3.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIORAMAS SERIES 4 DIE-CASTS These cool Johnny Lightning sets are actually dioramas, capturing a moment in time, and featuring two die-cast vehicles along with figures, scenery, and other accessories. This fourth series is scheduled to include: Austin Powers featuring Austin, Felicity Shagwell, and Dr. Evil, along with Austin's Shaguar and Felicty's Picadilly Square; and Back to the Future featuring Marty McFly and Einstein with DeLorean, and Doc Brown's Van in the Twin Pines Mall parking lot! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6243/222-04) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-casts SRP: $9.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING GTO SERIES 3 DIE-CASTS Johnny Lightning pays homage to the Detroit monster that was the Pontiac GTO! This series is scheduled to include: '64 GTO (Seafoam Turquoise),'69 GTO Super Stock (Sunset Orange),'65 GTO Convertible (Citrus Orange),'67 GTO (Camaro White),'71 GTO 455 H.O. (Bronze), and a '71 GTO Pro Street (Light Green). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6243/456-03) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast $3.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING REBEL RODS SERIES 2 DIE-CASTS Pull your baseball cap on backwards, firmly place toothpick between your teeth and cheek, grab your keys from under the sun visor and kick that mule into gear cousin! Your drivin' a Rebel Rod! These Southern-fried favorites would have those Dukes experiencing auto-envy! This debut series is scheduled to include: 2000 Ford F-250 Super Cab (Kodak Yellow), 1967 Pontiac Firebird (Cherry Red), 1967 Mercury Cougar (Railley Green), 1969 Dodge Coronet (Pink Passion), Cheetah (Anthracite), and a 1957 Vette Gasser (Twilight Blue). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6243/375-02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast $3.75 JOHNNY LIGHTNING TOPPERS 2 SERIES 1 DIE-CASTS Johnny Lightning pays homage to yesteryear with these replicas of vintage JL die-casts, originally produced by Topper in the 60s and early 70s! This series is scheduled to include: Commuter (Passion Purple), Skinni Mini (KR Green), Tow'd P-1 (Starlight Black), Beep Heap (Bright Blue), Custom Camaro (Yellow Orange), and Custom Charger (Red Chrome). Each model features a 100% die-cast chassis and body. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6243/105-01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Casts SRP: $3.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTING WILLYS GASSERS SERIES 4 DIE-CASTS One of the most recognizable hotrods ever to hit American asphalt is the Willys. Ahead of its time in design, this aerodynamic classic always turns heads with its streamlined body and unique front end. Choose from six Willys racing icons ready to take on your fastest 1:64 scale die-casts! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6243/364-04) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-casts SRP: $3.75Ea. FANTASY LORD OF THE RINGS ACTION FIGURES Here's a selection of previously available Lord of the Rings figures by Toy Vault. Many of these were previously only available through Toy Vault's ToyClub or other sources. Now you can get them all right here! Choose from Nazgul Lord (Toy Club Exclusive), Black Rider (ToyClub Exclusive), Shadow Balrog (mail-order exclusive), Frodo of the Shire (ToyClub Exclusive), Frodo in the Barrow Downs (Previews Exclusive), Ugluk on the Hunt (original), Ugluk in his Cave (ToyClub Exclusive), Gandalf the Wizard (original), Gollum the Fisherman (Previews Exclusive), and Gimli of the Fellowship (Previews Exclusive). Blister card packaging. Available now! (4231) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Some of these items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. BLACK RIDER (ME010C)—Figure $19.99 FRODO O/T SHIRE (ME013)—Figure SRP: $8.50 FRODO/BARROW DOWNS (STAR08930)—Figure SRP: $8.50 O/A GANDALF THE WIZARD (ME020)—Figure SRP: $8.99 GIMLI THE DWARF (STAR11771)—Figure SRP: $8.99 GOLLUM/FISHERMAN (STAR11772)—Figure SRP: $8.99 NAZGUL LORD (STAR11762)—Figure $19.99 SHADOW BALROG (STAR11767)—Figure $14.95 UGLUK IN CAVE (ME018)—Figure SRP: $8.50 UGLUK ON HUNT (ME016)—Figure SRP: $8.50 MILITARY FIGURES [GRAPHICS: ART] G.I. JOE VIETNAM DOOR GUNNER FIGURES These authentically-styled "Classic" figures depict a Vietnam War-era helicopter "door gunner," and include a detailed gun mount, seat, and more! Available in African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic figure versions. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (309/8156595) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. AFRICAN AMERICAN (815557)—Figure $26.00Ea. CAUCASIAN (815380)—Figure $26.00Ea. HISPANIC (815663)—Figure $26.00Ea. [GRAPHICS: ART] G.I. JOE NAVY CRASH CREW FIGURES When a plane is coming in hot, perhaps battle-damaged, there are only two choices: ditch in the drink, or hit the deck. When the latter occurs, the Crash Crew is ready to rescue the pilot from the wreckage and deal with the aftermath of the crash- landing. This figure authentically replicates one of these brave Navy Crash Crew members, complete with authentic uniform, accessories, and more. Available in African American, Caucasian, and Hispanic figure versions. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (309/8156595) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. AFRICAN AMERICAN (816950)—Figure $41.00Ea. CAUCASIAN (816851)—Figure $41.00Ea. HISPANIC (817056)—Figure $41.00Ea. [GRAPHICS: ART] G.I. JOE CLASSIC DOUBLE DUTY DELUXE FIGURES These Joes are ready for "double duty," and come with two complete outfits for two different adventures/locales! This assortment will feature the Ocean Assualt G.I. Joe, complete with wetsuit! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December2001. (309/81753) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $32.00Ea. MEET THE VILLAINS PLAYSET PACKAGE This 1/6th scale set includes everything you need to create your very own modern "terrorists versus SWAT" scenes! Included are the following previously released figures/accessories: (1) Jacqueline, (1) T-Gore, (1) Boris the Enforcer, (2) Ski Mask Terrorists, (2) SWAT Team Leaders, (1) SWAT Sharpshooter, (1) K-9 Police Officer, (1) Villains Weapon Set, and (1) SWAT Command Vehicle. All items feature the top quality you've come to expect from 21st Century Toys. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4141) (CAUT: 4) Playset SRP: $300.00 WWII U.S. ARMOR PLAYSET This 1/6th scale set contains everything you need to create your very own World War II action scenes! Included are the following previously released figures/accessories: (1) Stuart Tank, (1) Sandbag Set, (2) WWII 3rd Army Figures, (1) .50 cal Browning Machine Gun Set, (1) .30 cal Machine Gun Set, (1) U.S. Bazooka Set, and (3) nude figures (add your own uniforms and accessories). All items feature the top quality you've come to expect from 21st Century Toys. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4141) (CAUT: 4) Playset SRP: $310.00 FIRE/RESCUE COMMAND PLAYSET This 1/6th scale set contains everything you need to create your very own Fire/Rescue action scenes! Included are the following previously released figures/accessories: (1) Fire Command Vehicle, (1) Rescue Copter, and (1) Rescue Pilot. All items feature the top quality you've come to expect from 21st Century Toys. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4141) (CAUT: 4) Playset SRP: $150.00 CHOPPER PILOT PLAYSET This 1/6th scale set includes a selection of pilot figures from various branches of the Military, Law Enforcement, Fire/Rescue fields. Included are the following previously released figures/accessories: (1) Police Chopper Pilot, (1) Fire/Rescue Chopper Pilot, (1) Modern U.S. Army Chopper Pilot, (1) Air Cav Pilot (colonel), and (1) Nude Figure (you add the uniform/accessories). All items feature the top quality you've come to expect from 21st Century Toys. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4141) (CAUT: 4) Playset SRP: $100.00 GERMAN WEHRMACHT LIEUTENANT This figure captures the classic look of the WWII German officer. He wears the M36 officer's tunic, recognizable by its dark green collar seen throughout the war. Equipment includes the distinctive Elite Brigade cloth and leather officer's "schirmutze," leather belt and holster, PP pistol cast in pewter, officer's cavalry breeches, and high length jackboots (molded in resin and fitted directly onto the figure). Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (7093/GIEDF-56A) (CAUT: 4) Figure $67.99 HALBERDIER - EARL OF NORTHUMBERLAND GUARD, FRANCE 1513 King Henry VIII of England invaded France in 1513 with about 30,000 troops, probably the finest English Army of the 16th Century. The Elite Brigade Halberdier was part of that army, and was a member of the Earl of Northumberland's 100-man guard (the size of a company at that time). The halberd was of German manufacture, the sword Italian. A sample of this armor can be found in Westgate Museum, Winchester, England. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (7093/GIEARM-19) (CAUT: 4) Figure $129.99 MISCELLANEOUS TOYS [GRAPHICS: ART] DESTINY'S CHILD FASHION DOLLS Grammy Award-winning divas Destiny's Child join the ranks of music stars who have been immortalized as toys! Now you can add these hot young superstars to your collection: Kelly, Michelle, and Beyonce, voted one of People Magazine's "Most Beautiful People." Each doll measures approximately 11" tall, features realistic hair, and a stylin' outfit! Each also includes a display base. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December2001. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Doll $18.00Ea. MULLET HEADS FIGURES What is a "Mullet?" Basically, it's a hairstyle that's short in front and long and streaming in back. The Mullet, as it's called, has been rocked and endorsed by the likes of Michael Bolton, Patrick Swayze, and David Spade in his movie, Joe Dirt. Now, meet the Mullet Heads, designed by up-and-coming artist Farron Loathing, a new line of collectible figures, each sporting a Mullet-do. This first series is scheduled to include: Terry Wolf (a.k.a. Terence Frankowski), Randy Laughlin, Kelly Radditz, and Speed Fry Jr., all standing 4" tall, but with bigger-than-life personas that everyone can identify with! Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (491) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.99 MOVIES & TV BRUCE LEE 18-INCH FIGURE It's the ultimate Bruce Lee figure! Designed and sculpted by The Art Asylum, this is truly the largest, most poseable figure ever produced of the "Little Dragon," Bruce Lee! Standing 18" tall, and featuring cloth pants, Bruce features over 15 points of articulation for a wide variety of action poses! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4850/75300) (CAUT: 4) Figure $32.00 CHILD'S PLAY 12-INCH DELUXE CHUCKY DOLL Specialty Market Exclusive! One-time-only production run! He wants to be your buddy...! From the Child's Play fright-flick series comes this super-detailed, 12" inch tall Chucky doll, dressed in his trademark blue denim overalls and featuring a shock of shaggy red hair. Packaged in an illustrated window box, this is McFarlane Toys' biggest and best rendition of Chucky yet! (8348) (CAUT: 4) Doll PI DRAGON JACKIE CHAN "DRAGON LORD" FIGURE From Dragon of Japan! This is the second release in the officially licensed 12" Jackie Chan action figure series! Jackie is back as he appeared in the classic martial arts movie, Dragon Lord! Jackie comes dressed in a Kung Fu outfit, and includes a bench and wine pot—both props featured prominently in fight sequences from the film! Ultra-articulated, even Jackie's fingers can move! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (9370/DR-73014) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $32.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DRAGON JACKIE CHAN "MY STORY" FIGURE From Dragon of Japan! This is the first in a series of officially licensed 12" Jackie Chan action figures! This figure features Jackie in his official "Jackie Chan Stunt Team" outfit, with wraparound sunglasses, and moveable fingers, allowing you to pose Jackie in various kung-fu stances! Available now! (9370) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $32.00 ********************************* FUTURAMA DIE-CAST FIGURE 2-PACKS The future looks bleak… but at least it's really funny! In Futurama anything can happen, and usually does! Now you can get your favorite characters from Fox's hit TV show with these collectible 2-packs, each featuring two hand-painted metal miniatures of your Futurama favorites! Series 1 features: Bender/Fry and Professor/Leela; while Series 2 will include: Nibbler/Hermes and Amy/Zoidberg. As a bonus, each 2-pack will include a Futurama tin clicker! Blister card packaging. (4870) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1 (635)—2-Pack SRP: $12.49Ea. SERIES 2 (636)—2-Pack SRP: $12.49Ea. FUTURAMA "COLLECT-O-PAK" FIGURE SET Previously a Tower Records Exclusive! This collector's pack features the best of Futurama: Fry, Leela and Bender action figures, each with their own set of accessories! Also inside the pack is the Planet Express ship and even Leela's pet, Nibbler! Completely packaged in an oversized window box, this set is the perfect gift for any Futurama fan! Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (5048) Set SRP: $39.99 HEAVY METAL: FAKK2 FIGURE SET Previously a Tower Records Exclusive! This massive set from Moore Creations features four characters from the Heavy Metal movie, FAAK2! Each figure comes with an arsenal of accessories and detailed display bases. The set includes FAKK Julie in Red and Blue versions, Zeek, and the rare Lord Tyler figure! A cult-classic, this set is limited to only 2,500 sets! Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (5048) Set SRP: $39.99 MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE DELUXE FIGURES Mattle's classic Masters of the Universe toy line returns with a new look and design for the 21st century! When you turn their waists, these mighty warriors talk and emit sword-slashing/clashing sound effects! This series is scheduled to include: Battle Sound He-Man (with power sword, shield, and battle-axe; says: "I have the power!" and makes sword-slashing sound) and Battle Sound Skeletor (with two-piece sword, ram's head staff, and chest & waist armor; says: "Eternia will be mine!" and makes energy-blasting sound). Each figure also includes a video featuring a classic episode from the original animated series! Blister card packaging. The legend begins anew this January 2002. (7441/55257) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $15.99Ea. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE BEAST RIDERS FIGURES He-Man and Skeletor ride their fearless fighting cats ino the ultimate battle to determine the fate of Eternia! This assortment will include: BattleCat (fierce armored sabertooth tiger, with button-activated "claw & maul" action, two pivoting spring- loaded missile launchers, and removable saddle and armor pieces) and Panthor (evil panther features button-activated "claw & maul" action, spring-loaded staff blaster, spring-loaded crossbow launcher, serrated claws, and removable saddle). Each figure stands approximately 5" tall and comes in a window box. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (744/55258) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $19.99Ea. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE LAND BATTLE VEHICLES He-Man and Skeletor are ready to roll into battle with these cool rides, packed with features and firepower! This assortment will include: The Pouncer (a four-wheel-drive vehicle with launching ramming head) and The Chariot (a battle-ramming vehicle featuring spring-loaded, twin battering rams). Each vehicle includes a He-Man or Skeletor figure, complete with hand- held weapons! Window box. Scheduled to ship in January 2001. (744/55259) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $19.99Ea. STAR OF THE MONTH THE MATRIX 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES New Lower Price! Here's something big for all of you fans of the sci-fi hit, The Matrix: 12" tall, highly-detailed figures of Neo (Keanu Reaves) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss)! Each figure features multiple points of articulation, authentic cloth outfits, and a host of weapons to battle the computer-spawned Agents! Each figure also features a great likeness of the stars! Window box packaging. (4387) (CAUT: 2 & 4) NEO (STAR12865)—Figure SRP: $9.99 TRINITY (STAR12866)—Figure SRP: $9.99 ************************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A MISFIT TOYS 3-PIECE ACTION FIGURE SETS The characters from the classic Rankin/Bass movie are available as two different boxed sets. Set I includes: Santa (with hat, spotted elephant, and toy bag), Rudolph (with a light-up nose and Misfit doll), and Clarice (with two raccoons and two rabbits). Set II includes: Sam the Snowman (with a removable hat, banjo, and umbrella), Hermey (with hat, tools, book, and two of Bumble's teeth), and Yukon Cornelius (with removable earmuffs, tolls, and snowshoes). Available now! (6243) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. SET I (6759)––Set SRP: $18.00 SET II (6760)––Set SRP: $18.00 ********************** ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SERIES 1 FIGURE SET Previously a Tower Records Exclusive! Originally offered as a single carded items, this exclusive set includes Riff Raff, Columbia, and Dr. Frank N. Furter (open mouth variant). Limited to less than a 4,000 sets, this set is finally available to Rocky Horror fans everywhere! Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (5048) Set SRP: $29.99 SCOOBY DOO VILLAINS 5" ACTION FIGURE Every kid knows nothing is more fun than seeing Scooby-Doo and Shaggy clowning around in a complete panic. That's where this new line comes in, featuring very best of the very worst bad guys from Scooby-Doo! This new series is scheduled to include: The Beast of the Bottomless Lake, The 10,000-Volt Ghost, The Phantom Racer, and The Skeleton Man, plus all-new scared silly versions of Scooby-Doo and Shaggy! Blister card packaging. (6351/02733541) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $6.99Ea. SOUTH PARK: TWEEK PLUSH TOY Here' s one more reason why South Park continues to keep viewers rolling on the floor in fits of laughter! The very nervous Tweek can now be yours as this collectible, 8" plush toys! Pull his string and watch Tweek shake and vibrate! (6125) (CAUT: 4) Plush $13.00 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS THREE-PIECE 6-INCH PVC SET The gang's all here in this PVC figure set, including 6" versions of Santa Jack, Sally, and the insidious Dr. Finkelstein! Widnow box packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001! (6338) (CAUT: 4) PVC Set $16.00 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS VAMPIRES FIVE-PIECE PVC SET This set includes all five of the various vampires as seen in Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas! Each figure is fully painted and measures in size from 3" up to 7" tall. Scheduled to ship in December 2001! (6338) (CAUT: 4) PVC Set $23.00 NOSTALGIA ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM ROBOTS KEYCHAINS Now you can take the classic game of robotic pugilism wherever you go with this miniature version of the Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots game! Measuring roughly 3" tall, you and a friend can battle it out with these tiny titans, but don't get your block knocked off! Game comes encased in a plastic dome, with keychain attachment. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6125) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychain $4.50 SCI-FI [GRAPHICS: SPOTLIGHT WITH STAR WARS LOGO] STAR WARS: EPISODE II PREVIEW FIGURES Star Wars: Episode II is just a few months away, and fans are already grinning in anticipation of the "Attack of the Clones"… and new Star Wars toys! Hasbro is ready to give fans a "preview" of Episode II with this special assortment of Preview Figures featuring characters from the highly anticipated sequel. There are no specific details on which characters will be included in this Preview series, but there will be at least six figures in the assortment, packaged on special Episode II Preview blister cards. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (6245/84445) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $8.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBOTECH SUPER-DEFORMED KEYCHAINS Now your favorite robot friends from Robotech can come with you everywhere you go — when you hook them onto your keychain! Each keychain measures 1 ½" tall features a super-deformed Veritech in "Battloid" mode. This series is scheduled to include: Rick Hunter's VF-1J, VF-1A, Roy Fokker's VF-1S Skull Leader, VF-1D, VF-1J Max-Type, and VF-1J Miriya-type. Blister card packaging. Available now! (4572/2300) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Keychains $3.00Ea. **************** WRESTLING WWF RULERS OF THE RING #5 FIGURES Who will be the Ruler of the Ring? Find out in this all-new series of action figures, featuring some of the top grapplers of the WWF! This series may include: Rhyno, Spike Dudley, Dean Malenko, Jerry Lynn, and two more figures to be determined! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4301/W93060) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $7.99Ea. WWF SERIES 14 FIGURES These 6" figures feature some of wrestling's greats, including: Steve Austin, Triple H, The Rock, Lita, Chris Jericho, and The Undertaker. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4301/W90150) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures $7.99Ea. STATUES & MODELS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: DRUSILLA PORCELAIN STATUE This December, Moore Creations introduces its very first 1/12th scale cold-cast porcelain statue from the acclaimed television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer! One of Buffy's most dreaded foes from the past, Drusilla, will be the subject for this forthcoming masterpiece! Standing approximately 6" tall, Drusilla's distinct pose reflects her eccentric character as the strangely riveting, psychotic vampire. Soon, this very winter, fans will have the opportunity to display their favorite, blood- sucking temptress in life-like form. Limited to 3,000. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8734) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia. Statue $24.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BUFFY RESIN STATUE A Specialty Market Exclusive! A beautifully sculpted and pre-painted resin statue, worthy of this generation's Slayer! Based on the likeness of Sarah Michelle Gellar, this Buffy stands on a custom rock-strewn base with "Buffy" gravestone logo and an undead hand grasping from below. A fitting tribute to the woman who made the lavender sweater standard nocturnal combat gear! Limited to 3,000 pieces. Painted and ready to display. Available now! (4547/STAR10084) Statue $129.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: ANGEL STATUE A Specialty Market Exclusive! An undead American heart-throb who's all brawn, and all good looks. A dashing cavalier that makes all the ladies hearts stop! Just be glad that he can keep his vampiric tendencies at bay…otherwise he might be a real (dare we say it?) pain in the neck! Buffy's former squeeze, Angel, has been immortalized as a stunning painted and ready to display statue that you can add to your Buffy collection! Available now! (4547/STAR10515) (CAUT: 4) Statue $129.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE MASTER VINYL FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Specialty Market Only! This is the second in a series of highly-detailed, pre-painted vinyl figures, based on the hit Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series! Emerging from his underground lair comes the most evil and powerful vampire… The Master! Sculpted by Edward Mosqueda, The Master stands approximately 9" tall and is ready to conquer the world! Fully painted and ready to display. Deluxe window box packaging. Available now! (4547/STAR11090) Statue $24.99 *************************** CHAOS! COMICS STARS OF THE MONTH LADY DEATH & PURGATORI BOOKENDS An Eternal Toys/Diamond Select Offering! Sculpted by Barsom Manashian, this bookend set features Purgatori and Lady Death both resting atop twin skull mounds, each backed by a "stone" wall decorated with the Chaos! shield. Painted and ready to display, the bookends are limited to 3,000 sets. Also available is a Special Edition version, which features the skull mounds cast in clear resin, with red jewels set in the eye sockets of the Chaos! shield skull, and golden nameplates. The Special Edition has a limited run of 300 sets. Lady Death and Purgatori measure approximately 6" tall, wall measures 6 ½" tall. Comes packaged in a custom box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Available now! (4667) REGULAR ED.—Bookend Set (STAR13653) $199.00 SPECIAL ED.—Bookend Set (O/A) $300.00 CHASTITY & JADE RESIN STATUES An Eternal Toys/Diamond Select Offering! In mid-1970's London, Chastity was changed from punk-rock-chick to avenging vampire angel. Here, as Chastity vamps (pun intended), her nemesis Jade stalks her — dematerializing from behind! These cold-cast resin beauties combine to create a landmark piece. Jade stands over 13" tall and features clear resin detail! Beautifully sculpted by Sam Greenwell, this pair of haunting beauties will surely turn your dreams into nightmares! Brought to you by Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys, Chastity and Jade come packaged in a custom box with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 2,000. Also available as a Special Edition that features a multicolored, clear gravestone, gold-colored paint, and a Certificate hand-signed by Brian Pulido and Sam Greenwell. Limited to 300 copies. Both are fully painted and ready to display. Available now! (4667) REGULAR ED.—Statue (STAR13387) $199.00 SPECIAL ED.—Statue (STAR13524) $300.00 ************************* COMIC BOOK HEROES KABUKI, MASKS OF THE NOH: SIAMESE MASK SET Moore Creations continues their beautiful "Masks of the Noh" series from David Mack's Kabuki series of the same name! This set includes both the fourth and fifth releases in the series, the masks of the deadly twins known as "Siamese," two separate agents operating under a single codename. Released as a set, these mirroring wall hangings come packaged together in one box. Produced in limited quantities, these collector pieces are sure to disappear just as quickly as the masks that proceeded them! Look for the next mask in the series, Snapdragon, to ship early 2002! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Mask Set (x2) $35.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE DARKNESS RESIN BUST The possessor of dark power, Jackie Estacado, is presented by Moore Creations as this stylish collector's edition bust, sculpted by Clayburn Moore. The Darkness bust stands approximately 5 ½'' tall and depicts The Darkness from the waist up, mounted on a black, faux marble base. Painted and ready to display! Limited edition of 3,000. Available now! (8734/STAR13426) Bust $39.95 *********************** MAGDALENA STATUE Moore Creations and Top Cow join forces once again to create one of the most amazing comic book character statues yet! This magnificent masterpiece depicts Top Cow's super sexy, vampire-slaying heroine, Magdalena, poised on an elaborate base that serves as the perfect backdrop for this not-so-traditional nun! Sculpted in incredible detail by the ultra-talented Dene Mason, this curvaceous, over-the-top resin beauty is one hot piece of feminine eye-candy! Painted and ready to display. Limited to 4,000. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statue $189.00 FANTASY RED SONJA RESIN MODEL KIT Beautiful. Barbaric. Babe-a-licious! Robert E. Howard's Red Sonja, the scarlet-haired swordswoman who vexed Conan on more than one occasion, can now be yours as this detailed solid resin model kit! The third release in Hard Hero's Robert E. Howard 1/6th scale model series, Sonja was sculpted by Seth Vandable and stands 13 ½" tall when assembled. Painting and assembly required. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4372) (CAUT: 4) Kit $120.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FRAZETTA'S SILVER WARRIOR SNOW GLOBE Moore Creations proudly unveils their most recent Frazetta-inspired masterpiece: the Silver Warrior Snow Globe. Sculpted by the Shiflett Bros., Frazetta's Silver Warrior depicts the unrelenting strength of a warrior in the fiercest conditions. The snowy backdrop and life-like raging polar bears lend themselves perfectly to the snow globe theme! Limited to 3,000 pieces, this snow globe also plays an appropriate tune. Available now! (8734) (CAUT: 4) Snow Globe $139.95 ********************** A KNIGHT'S TALE: THE ULRICH SWORD REPLICA A Knight's Tale is the rousing story of young William Thatcher and his band of medieval misfits, as they rise through the ranks from lowly squires to 14th Century icons, rocking Europe's lively tournament circuit along the way. Factory X presents the first in their officially licensed line of collectibles from this adventurous motion picture: "The Ulrich," a magnificent hand-and-a half sword measuring over 48" in overall length. It is a faithful reproduction of the blade that William uses while posing as "Sir Ulrich von Lichtenstein." The sword is manufactured of high carbon spring steel, has a full tang and sports a wooden handle covered in leather, which is wire-wrapped for both beauty and a strong fighting grip. An attractive shield-shaped wall plaque, emblazoned with the rising phoenix coat-of-arms, is included. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4759/13721) (CAUT: 4) Sword $249.95 A KNIGHT'S TALE: THE HELMET OF SIR WILLIAM Also from Factory X's A Knight's Tale series comes "The Helmet of Sir William." Designed directly from the actual studio piece, this imposing helmet was built for maximum protection in the championship Tournaments of London. Manufactured of 18-gauge mild steel, this jousting-style helm has a locking, moving visor and comes complete with a leather lined interior and chinstrap. Your helmet will arrive with a rich, beautifully stained hardwood display stand with nameplate. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4759/13722) (CAUT: 4) Helmet $349.95 LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS VINYL DOLLS Get in on the action of this year's blockbuster film Lord of the Rings, with these vinyl dolls! Choose from J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy characters: Lurtz or Strider. Both come painted and ready to display and stand approximately 8"-10" tall and feature limited articulation. Scheduled to ship in November 2001. (374) (CAUT: 4) LURTZ (40841)––Doll $30.00 STRIDER (40844)––Doll $60.00 MARVEL COMICS BLACK WIDOW MINI-STATUE The "Daredevil Family" Mini-Statue series continues with this "mini" version of Sam Greenwell's stunning full-size sculpture of Black Widow! Standing approximately 8 ¼" tall (with base), the stunning former Russian spy stands defiantly atop a gothic display base, which compliments the bases for Bowen's previously released Daredevil statues! Packaged in an illustrated collector's box. Painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Statue $45.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE COLLECTION: THE HAMMER OF THE MIGHTY THOR Forged from the mystical metal Uru, and granted six enchantments by Odin, King of the Norse Gods, comes one of the most formidable weapons known to man or god… Mjolnir, The Hammer of the Mighty Thor! Just like Donald Blake, this magnificent hammer can now be a part of your life. Factory X is proud to announce the first piece in a series of licensed, full- size replicas from the Marvel Universe Collection. Thor's Hammer measures over 17" in length, with the head of the hammer manufactured from cast aluminum, The handle is expertly double wrapped with top grain leather. Accompanying every piece is an attractive museum quality display base with nameplate. Only 1,500 pieces of Thor's Hammer will be produced worldwide, and this piece is certain to become a sought-after collectible for years to come! Order yours today… lest you face the wrath of the gods! Ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4759) (CAUT: 4) Prop $269.95 GALACTUS MINI-BUST There is no greater force in the Marvel Universe to be reckoned with than the Eater of Worlds, Galactus! Now you can pay homage to this classic Marvel villain (or is he just misunderstood?!) with this 11" tall mini-bust, sculpted by Randy Bowen! Fully painted and ready for display, you'll want to keep this guy away from exposed lightbulbs, globes, or scale models of the Solar System! Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $60.00 IRON MAN RESIN STATUES Bowen Designs presents their second version of the invincible Iron Man, this time depicting ol' Shell-Head in two of his earliest incarnations (following the bulky first suit)! Choose from the "Classic" version, featuring the rounded helmet design as first seen in Tales of Suspense #48; or the "Retro" version, featuring Iron Man's helmet with the pointed mask (as seen in The Avengers #3-5). No matter which version you may choose, both are sculpted by the master himself, Randy Bowen, and each stand an impressive 14" tall including the base. Painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8824) (CAUT: 4) CLASSIC—Statue $150.00 RETRO—Statue $150.00 STAR OF THE MONTH INVISIBLE WOMAN "CLEAR" STATUE Now you see her, now you don't! The Fantastic Four's Invisible Woman, Sue Richards, is presented as this toatally clear resin statue, replicating her knack for getting' ghost-like when trouble brews! The Invisible Woman stands 11" tall and comes mounted on a detailed display base that can interlock with the bases of the other Fantastic Four statues in this series. Designed by Randy Bowen and sculpted by Tony McVey, this is a beauty to behold! Ready to display. Available now! (8824/STAR13537) Statue $140.00 ************************ THE THING MINI-BUST Bowen Designs' popular Marvel Universe mini-bust series continues with the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing! Sporting a puss only his sweet Aunt Petunia could love, the rocky countenance of Ben Grimm is captured to the finest detail as this 5 ½" tall mini-bust, sculpted by Randy Bowen. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MISTER FANTASTIC STATUE He's the brains of the FF, coming up with all of their super-science gadgets and vehicles. Stretching his rubbery frame, the 14" tall Mr. Fantastic is ready for battle — and his base can be combined with the previously released Fantastic Four statues to form a massive action diorama! Designed by Randy Bowen and sculpted by Tony McVey, this statue is painted and ready to display, and features an illustrated collector's box. Available now! (8824/FANTASTICSTATUE) Statue $150.00 ************************ MOVIES & TV TENCHI MUYO: RYOKO ALTERNATE MINI-BUST A demon is imprisoned in a cave inside the ancient Masaki Shrine. When Tenchi Masaki, a student in the local high school, accidentally breaks the shrine's seal, he discovers that the stories of a demon are not just legend! Awakened from a deep sleep, Ryoko, the "demon" in the form of a beautiful young girl, is furious to discover that she has been imprisoned for over 700 years, and launches an all-out attack on Tenchi! This special "Alternate" version is a follow-up to the successful launch mini- bust! Limited to just 1,000 pieces, this 6 ½" tall mini-bust features a variant paint scheme, and comes packed in a collector- friendly window box. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8644/20010) (CAUT: 4) Bust $45.00 NASCAR DALE EARNHARDT SNAP-TITE LEVEL 1 MODEL KIT Now, even the youngest NASCAR fans can build a 1/24th scale replica of the late Dale Earnhardt's #3 Goodwrench Monte Carlo! Measuring 8 ¼" long when assembled, easy to build plastic kit features "Snap-Tite" assembly and features authentic team marking decals. Assembly and painting required. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (466989/85-1311) (CAUT: 4) Kit $19.99 PIN-UPS NEMO GIRL PORCELAIN STATUE Moore Creations presents the new Nemo Girl statue, an exquisite piece designed by Clayburn Moore and professionally designed by renowned illustrator, Mark Schultz. After developing a concept and vision for this "Pin-Up" style sculpture piece, Moore called on longtime friend and well-known, respected illustrator, Mark Schultz, to assist with the design. Dressed (or undressed) in wonderfully detailed turn-of-the-century undersea garb, this cold-cast porcelain beauty stands a voluptuous 8" tall and is painted in elegantly subtle Victorian pastel tones. Limited Edition of 3,000. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (8734) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Australia. Statue $69.00 SCI-FI STARGATE "RA" PLASTIC MODEL KIT Originally offered as a boxed kit in 1994, this 9" tall model kit depicts the "Ra, The Absolute Ruler of Abydos," from the hit film Stargate starring Kurt Russel and James Spader. Includes a "Stargate" display base. Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (429/SG-RA1) (CAUT: 4) Kit $19.99 JUDGE DREDD PLASTIC MODEL KIT Originally offered as a boxed kit in 1995, this Halcyon model kit depicts Sylvester Stallone as the number one crimefighter of Mega-City One — Judge Dredd! This 1/9th scale kit stands approximately 7" when assembled. Requires painting and assembly. Scheduled to ship in December (429/DREDD1A) (CAUT: 4) Kit $19.99 PREDATOR UNMASKED RESIN MINI-BUST The meanest, deadliest and toughest hunter in the galaxy makes his resin mini-bust debut this holiday season! The first in a new series of Predator mini-busts, this piece truly captures the sheer energy of these intergalactic big game hunters. Standing approximately 7" tall, this mini-bust will be a menace to any shelf — at home or in the office! Painstakingly crafted with great detail, this item is must for any sci-fi fan. This unique piece comes pre-painted and pre-assembled in a full color, die-cut window display box. Each piece is individually numbered (to a maximum edition size of no more than 3,000 pieces), with corresponding numbered on both the package and the bust itself. Just like the vile hunter himself, you'd better get this trophy before it's gone! (8644/20058) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $45.00 IMPORT TOYS & MODELS Unless otherwise noted, all IMPORT TOYS & MODELS listings are: (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ANIME AURA BATTLER DUNBINE: BILLBINE HG MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! This 1/72nd scale kit depicts the "Billbine" robot from the sci-fi/fantasy anime series, Aura Battler Dunbine! Featuring multiple points of articulation, opening cockpit, transparent wings, and removable weaponry, this kit can also be transformed from robot mode to flight mode, much like a Gundam Wing kit. Painting and assembly required. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (544/1233) Kit $13.99 GRAPPLER BAKI: DOPPO OROCHI ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Here's another great character from the hit manga action series, Grappler Baki! Doppo Orochi is a martial arts master with 100,000 followers. His martial arts prowess is legendary, being the master of "Kani No Ken," Tora Goshi," and many more styles! The figure stands over 9" tall and features 24 points of articulation for a variety of action poses. Also included are removable clothing and various weapons. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (6268) Figure $22.95 GRAPPLER BAKI: KAORU HANAYAMA ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Here's the third figure in Grappler Baki series, this time of the crime boss Kaoru Hanayama! Becoming the boss of Hanayamagumi at the age of fifteen, this guy has the scars to show that it hasn't been easy being the boss! But, he can smash 500 yen in his bare hand. Featuring a detailed tattoo on his back, Hanayama features 30 points of articulation and stands approximately 7" tall. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (6268) Figure $22.95 JO JO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE GIORNO FIGURE 2-PACK Imported from Japan! Join the Fifth Generation of JoJos as they continue the fight against evil Stand (alter ego) users! The stage is now set in Italy in the early 21st century. This first installment consists of Giorno Giovanna, the son of Dio (with two points of articulation), and his alter ego "Stand", Gold Experience, featuring a whopping 26 points of articulation! The Giorno figure is a 6" tall semi-articulated PVC; Gold Experience is a fully articulated 7" tall figure. Variant parts included. Original Japanese window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in November 2001. (4898) Figure 2-pack $29.99 MASAKI MIZUHARA SERIES: KONOMI RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Similar in theme to the G-Taste series, the all-new "Masaki Mizuhara Series" features original designs from one of Japan's most famous erotic/fantasy artists, available to American collectors for the first time! "Konomi" is part of Mizuhara's Sexy Maids series, and stands approximately 8" tall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4818) Statue $99.99 OH MY GODDESS! SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Kosuke Fujishima's popular characters from the hit manga and anime series, Oh My Goddess!, are back with this second series of collectible import action figures! This second series will include new "battle-suit" versions of Belldandy, Urd, and Skuld, each with a fluorescent orange base. Each figure also comes with one part of a three-part "Banpei- kun" bonus figure, a security robot built by Skuld. Figures measure 6" tall each. Original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2001. (4813) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures $15.99Ea. SPIRITED AWAY PVC FIGURE SET Imported from Japan! From Hayao Miyazaki, creator of My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa, Princess Mononoke, and many more modern anime classics, comes this set of PVC figures from his most recent production, Spirited Away! In it, a 10-year-old girl named Chihiro, is moving to the suburbs with her parents and wanders into a mysterious town that turns out to be the "other world" of gods and monsters, ruled over by the witch Yu-Baaba. The set includes Chihiro, Yu-Baaba, and Haku, a mysterious boy who befriends and helps Chihiro. All three come packaged in a window box. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (544) PVC Set (x3) $24.99 TIME BOKAN GAIKOTTSU DIE-CAST VEHICLE Imported from Japan! Special Low Price! Unifive presents this recent release in their "Cho Shin Gohkin" series, the Gaikottsu skull vehicle from the humorous Time Bokan sci-fi/fantasy anime series, Yattaman. The vehicle of the villainous Miss Doronjo and her henchmen Tonzular and Boyakki, this rolling iron skull features an opening dome that reveals a comfy compartment, perfect for housing the included PVC figures of the terrible trio. Also included is a PVC of Miss D's spooky hideout. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2002. (4014) Die-Cast $24.99 URUSEI YATSURA GASHAPON FIGURE SET Imported from Japan! From Rumiko Takahashi's classic manga/anime series comes this six-piece set of Gashapon figures, including the ever-popular Lum. "Gashapon" figures are high-quality 2" to 3" tall figures that are purchased from vending machines in Japan (and now showing up in the U.S.). Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (133/DA01) Figure Set (x6) $53.94 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS BATTLE OF THE PLANETS BUILDING BLOCK FIGURES SIX-PIECE SET Imported from Japan! Yujin of Japan presents this awesome set of Gatachaman/Battle of the Planets building block-style figures! Featuring fully-sculpted faces, clear visors, and weapons, these are faithful miniature versions of the popular G-Force team and their leader. All figures measure 1 ½" tall and come packaged together in an illustrated window box. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (5121/919558) Figure Set (x6) $19.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS GOD PHOENIX DIE-CAST VEHICLE Imported from Japan! Uni-Five follows up the success of their Speed Racer Mach V replica with the ultimate version of Gatachaman/Battle of the Planets' signature spaceship, the God Phoenix! Measuring 8" long, it features opening compartments, all of the team members' mini-vehicles, firing bird-missiles, and a Center Neptune stand display base. Also included is a molded soft vinyl cover measuring nearly 18" long, that can be fitted over the God Phoenix to simulate the fiery "phoenix effect" as seen in the show. Scheduled to ship in February 2002. (4014) Die-Cast $99.99 FINAL FANTASY FINAL FANTASY X: TIDUS 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! This awesome 12" tall figure perfectly replicates the heroic Tidus from the upcoming Playstation 2 epic, Final Fantasy X! Tidus features an amazing 22 points of articulation, with special elbow joints that allow the figure to assume all the fighting stances of the game. His pants and elbow armor is made of thin PVC, which cover the joints to add to the realism. His sword is made of a clear material to replicate the blade's look in the game. The figure comes packaged in a window box. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4898) Figure $34.99 FINAL FANTASY X: YUNA 12-INCH VINYL STATUE Imported from Japan! The chief summoner and daughter of the famous summoner, Braska, Yuna is the 17-year-old staff- wielding female lead of the upcoming Playstation 2 epic, Final Fantasy X! Her overall look of honesty and innocence, belies her powerful ability to summon powerful Aeons (summoned beasts) to do battle for her. This piece comes hand-painted and ready to display, complete with removable staff accessory. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4898) Vinyl Statue $24.99 FINAL FANTASY X: BAHAMUT DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! The first in a series of deluxe Aeons (summoned beasts), Bahamut stands 8 ¼" tall and features 20 points of articulation and an amazing 18" wingspan. Unlike the previous games, the summoned monsters in FFX remain on the screen until killed or recalled by the player. Bahamut comes complete with his ring weapon and a display stand. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4898) Figure $24.99 FINAL FANTASY X 4-INCH PLUSH TOYS Imported from Japan! This assortment includes cute, 4" tall bean bag-style collectible plush toys of some of the weird and unusual creatures found in FFX. This series is scheduled to include: Tonberry, Cactaur, Chocobo, Pupu, and Mog. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4898) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Plush $9.99Ea. GUNDAM GUNDAM RX-78 GP01 3-PIECE PAINT SET Imported from Japan! This paint set features the three colors necessary for detailing the Gundam RX-78GP01 E.F.S.F. Prototype Multipurpose Mobile Suit… but you can basically use them with any Gundam kit if you choose! You get three bottles of "Gundam Color" — Blue, Red, Grey — perfectly mixed and ready for use. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (9370/CS721) Paint Set $6.00 GUNDAM WEATHERING MARKERS SIX-PIECE SET Imported from Japan! Now you can give your Mobile Suit model kits the same authentic look used by some of Japan's most talented scratch-builders and diorama designers. Included are six "Gundam Color" marker pens, featuring various shades of brown as well as metallic markers for creating cool "paint wear" detailing on your kits' exposed edges. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (9370/CS721) Paint Marker Set $19.99 WEATHERING SIX-PIECE PAINT SET Imported from Japan! This six-bottle set features a variety of earth-tone shades to help "weather" any type of model kits, from military to sci-fi and beyond! Included are: Mud, Oil (gloss), Soot, Rust, Rough Gray, and Rough Sand. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (9370/HS21) Paint Set $11.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GUNDAM WING JAPANESE VERSION MODEL KITS Imported from Japan! Assemble your own Gundam action figures! These are the original Japanese releases, not the "Americanized" versions… this means collectible, original Japanese boxes and instructions. This month, choose from an assortment of 1/144 scale Gundam Wing import kits, featuring both "regular" and "custom" versions of many o fthe most popular mobile suits! Easy to build, with over 70 colored parts with snap-together assembly, these 5" kits offer more than 18 points of articulation for incredible action poses. Or, try the same mecha in the larger 1/100 scale! Measuring approximately 7 ½" tall, these articulated kits boast more than 130 colored parts, and over 30 points of articulation! Both scales require snap together assembly; painting is optional but not necessary. Available now! (4847) ALTRON 1/100—Model Kit $33.99 ALTRON 1/144—Model Kit $14.99 DEATHSCYTHE 1/100—Model Kit $27.50 DEATHSCYTHE HELL 1/144—Model Kit $14.99 DEATHSCYTHE HELL CUSTOM 1/100—Model Kit $34.99 DEATHSCYTHE HELL CUSTOM 1/144—Model Kit $17.99 EPYON 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 HEAVY ARMS CUSTOM 1/100—Model Kit $34.99 HEAVY ARMS CUSTOM 1/144—Model Kit $13.99 MERCURIUS 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 NATAKU 1/100—Model Kit $34.99 NATAKU 1/144—Model Kit $17.99 SANDROCK 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 SANDROCK CUSTOM 1/100—Model Kit $34.99 SANDROCK CUSTOM 1/144—Model Kit $13.99 SERPENT CUSTOM 1/100—Model Kit $34.99 SERPENT CUSTOM 1/144—Model Kit $13.99 SHENLONG 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 TALLGEESE 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 TALLGEESE 3 1/100—Model Kit $44.99 TALLGEESE-2 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 TALLGEESE-3 1/144—Model Kit $13.99 VAYEATE 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 WING GUNDAM 1/100—Model Kit $27.50 WING GUNDAM 1/144—Model Kit $10.99 WING ZERO 1/144—Model Kit $14.99 WING ZERO CUSTOM 1/100—Model Kit $34.99 WING ZERO CUSTOM 1/144—Model Kit $17.99 ************************** KAMEN RIDER KAMEN RIDER KUGA 24-INCH FIGURE Imported from Japan! Uni-Five of Japan presents this spectacular, 24" tall ultimate figure of one of the most recent incarnations of the long-running Kamen Rider (Masked Rider) series! Fully painted and ready for display, this figure features a light-up belt, variant hand, and a removable helmet that reveals Kuga's human form beneath the mask. The figure comes mounted on a wooden base, complete with a serially numbered metal nameplate. Scheduled to ship in December 2001. (4014) Figure $350.00 KAMEN RIDER FIGHTING FORM FIGURES Imported from Japan! More Kamen Rider madness from Uni-Five of Japan, who present two different unarticulated PVC figures of Kamen Rider Kuga! When Kuga goes into battle, he can call upon different fighting forms to suit the situation. Choose from his "Titan" form or "Ultimate" form, each featuring a detailed display base and window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2002. (4014) TITAN FORM (565359)—Figure $11.99 ULTIMATE FORM (565366)—Figure $11.99 KUBRICKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BRUCE LEE KUBRICK BOX SET A Imported from Japan! Here is set of Kubricks based on Bruce Lee's image. The set features Bruce wearing his black outfit from Enter The Dragon; Bruce bare-chested with black pants from The Chinese Connection; and in his orange jumpsuit from Game of Death. Fighting implements and display bases included. Original Japanese packaging. Available now! (4239/MEDKUB21) Set $12.99 ********************* SPECIAL FORCES SERIES 4 KUBRICKS Imported from Japan! The Special Forces Kubrick series is one of the best-selling lines in Japan! Randomly packaged in single-figure boxes, these Kubricks feature authentically detailed costume pieces and weaponry, replicating the look of today's modern SWAT and Special Forces units. This fourth series will include: Cobra, Holligan, GIGN (Group D'Intervention Gendarmarie Nationale) Type-A, GIGN Type-B, and S.E.K. figures. Each figure is individually boxed with accessories. Scheduled to ship in February 2002. (4239/MEDKUB51) Figure $3.99Ea. NEON GENESIS EVANGELION NEON GENESIS EVANGELION ASUKA LANGLEY ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Asuka (pronounced 'AHS-kah') is known as the "Second Child," the second person found with the ability to pilot an EVA… with attitude too! Asuka is an American citizen with mixed Japanese/German heritage, and was trained in the 3rd Branch of NERV in Germany to eventually pilot the red EVA Unit-02. This second "human" figure in the NGE line (following Rei Ayanami) stands 7" tall and features plenty of accessories, including three variant heads(!) and three different sets of arms, for a host of display options! Original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in February 2002. (4673) Figure $13.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK COFFIN DOLLS WITH PVC FIGURES Imported from Japan! These full-sized, 14" tall articulated coffin dolls series feature the standard Jack Skellington collection doll, each with a different head sculpt, and accompanied by a bonus PVC figure of one of the Halloween Town kids, Lock, Shock, and Barrel. Each coffin doll/PVC duo comes packaged in a coffin box with two die-cut windows and silhouettes of Halloween Town imprinted on the lid! Line up all three coffins to form a Halloween Town scene! Available now! (4672) JACK W/LOCK—Doll w/PVC $54.99 JACK W/SHOCK—Doll w/PVC $54.99 JACK W/BARREL—Doll w/PVC $54.99 ********************* STARS OF THE MONTH NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK & SALLY RESIN PHOTO FRAME Imported from Japan! Jack and Sally stand happily in the middle of a Jack-O-Lantern field on this hand-painted, resin photo frame measuring 6" tall and 4" wide. Original Japanese packaging. Available now! (4672/STAR11992) Frame $12.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS RUBBER PHOTO FRAME Imported from Japan! Display your favorite photos NBX-style, and place it in any precarious location you choose. Go ahead, its cast in rubber! It won't bounce, but it won't break either! Colorfully decorated with Jack and other characters from NBX, here's one accessory that's not only stylish, it's indestructible! Collectible blister card packaging! Available now! (4672/STAR13359) Frame $11.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS PICTURE PLATE 4 PC SET Imported from Japan! This set features four collectible plates, each featuring authentic NBX styling and a photo image from the film. Suitable for display, these 71/2" wide fine china collector plates come packaged in an illustrated collector's window box. Available now! (4672/STAR13358) Set $24.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS YEAR PLATE 2000 Imported from Japan! Each year, Jun Planning produces a different NBX plate to celebrate the holiday season, and we're proud to offer these beautiful collector's items for the very first time! The Year 2000 model features Jack leading his skeletal reindeer and sleigh over the midnight rooftops of Halloween Town. The NBX logo and the year are highlighted in gold on this fine china collectible. Measures 9" across. Available now! (4672/STAR13368) Plate $34.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS REVERSIBLE PILLOW Imported from Japan! For scary dreams, plop your head down on this pillow featuring the infamous Jack before you go to sleep. And for the holidays, unzip the pillow and turn it inside out, so Jack can make your Christmas wishes come true. Check out Jack as Santa, complete with red Santa hat and long white beard. Pillow measures approximately 10" across. Available now! (4672/N106) Pillow $21.99 ****************** RAY HARRYHAUSEN FILM LIBRARY RAY HARRYHAUSEN SERIES 4-INCH RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen's greatest creations have been captured as this ongoing series of 4" to 5" resin figurines! Expertly sculpted and painted, these figures are ready for display. This series includes: the Giant Nautilus and Phororhacos from The Mysterious Island; the "Quintopus" from It Came from Beneath the Sea, and two new renditions of the Ymir from 20 Million Miles to Earth—one strapped to a platform, the other running. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (4878) GIANT NAUTILUS—Statue $15.00 IT—Statue $15.00 PHORORHACOS—Statue $10.00 YMIR ON TABLE—Statue $20.00 YMIR RUNNNING—Statue $10.00 STARBLAZERS/LEIJI MATSUMOTO LEIJI MATSUMOTO RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! From Leiji Matsumoto's Captain Harlock/Galaxy Express universe comes this pair of highly-detailed resin statues! Choose from: Harlock and Emeraldas' diminutive sidekick, Tochiro (4 ½" tall), decked out in his best "spaghetti western"-style hat and cape, with katana and a big gun; or Lady Emeraldas (8" tall), captured in all her beauty and mystery. Emeraldas strikes a casual pose, one hand on her hip, the other close to her laser sword! Both statues come painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4368) LADY EMERALDAS—Statue $69.99 TOCHIRO—Statue $69.99 STARBLAZERS FIGHTER SHIP MODEL KITS Imported from Japan! Here are three versions of the single-man fighter jets as seen in the various TV series and movies in the Space Cruiser Yamato anime series, better known to American fans as Starblazers. Each kit depicts a different fighter jet, each with optional landing gear and display stands. Choose from Cosmo Tiger, Cosmo Zero, and Black Tiger fighter kits. Each kit requires assembly and painting. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (544) BLACK TIGER (4003)—Kit $13.99 COSMO TIGER (40023)—Kit $12.99 COSMO ZERO (4005)—Kit $13.99 STARBLAZERS SPACE CRUISER YAMATO PLASTIC MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Here it is: the flagship of Starblazers, the Space Cruiser Yamato. This 1/1000 scale model kit features a detailed deck with multiple gun emplacements, conning tower, and extended wings! Display stand included. Requires assembly and painting. Scheduled to ship in January 2002. (544/4006) Kit $14.99 SUPER ROBOT HERO COLLECTION ROBOTS DIE-CAST ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Some of Japan's greatest Super Robots (also known as Shogun Warriors in the U.S.) return in this new series of fully articulated die-cast action figures! Not since the '70s and the Shoguns has there been such a line! Each 6" tall robot figure features 14 points of articulation, making them some of the most poseable Super Robots toys around! Choose from: Getter Robo-1, Getter Dragun, Mazinger-Z, and The Great Mazinger! Each comes packaged in an illustrated collector's box. Scheduled to ship in February 2002. (4368) GETTER ROBO-1 (229037)—Die-Cast $29.99 GETTER DRAGUN (229020)—Die-Cast $29.99 GREAT MAZINGER (229013)—Die-Cast $29.99 MAZINGER-Z (229006)—Die-Cast $29.99 MAZINGER-Z PVC STATUE Imported from Japan! Cast from durable PVC material, this statue depicts popular Super Robot Mazinger-Z poised and ready for action! Mounted on a rocky display base, Mazinger-Z stands 9" tall and is ready for display right out of the box! Scheduled to ship in February 2002. (4368) PVC Statue $29.99 BATTLE-DAMAGED GETTER ROBO RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Standing 12" tall, this incredible anime statue depicts the battle-damaged bust of Getter Robo-1, with pilot Nagare Ryoma crawling from the wreckage! Fully painted and ready to display, this will be the centerpiece of any Super Robot collection! Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4368) Statue $279.99 TENCHI MUYO TENCHI MUYO RYO-OHKI & KEN-OHKI 8-INCH PLUSHES Imported from Japan! Super Low Prices! The lovable and fluffy "Cabbit" couple of Ryo-ohki and Ken-ohki can now be yours as these cute and cuddly 8" tall plush toys. Or, choose either as a backpack, perfect for wear at Anime Festivals or any day use! Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (5124) KEN-OHKI (HS201820)—Plush $9.99 RYO-OHKI (HS99371)—Plush $9.99 KEN-OHKI (HS201830)—Backpack $14.99 RYO-OHKI (HS20085)—Backpack $14.99 TENCHI MUYO RYO-OHKI & KEN-OHKI 8-INCH PLUSHES Imported from Japan! Carry the lovable Tenchi Muyo "Cabbit" characters Ryo-ohki and Ken-ohki around with you wherever you go with these 5" plush figures, which double as arm purses, complete with Velcro closure! Perfect for wear at Anime Festivals or any day use! Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (5124) KEN-OHKI (HS21670)—Arm Purse $5.99 RYO-OHKI (HS21671)—Arm Purse $5.99 VIDEO GAMES ONIMUSHA: SAMANOSUKE RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From the hot new Playstation 2 action game, Onimusha, comes the game's samurai hero, Samanosuke! Set in an alternate Feudal Japan, beset by demons and monsters, Samanosuke battles the forces of darkness with his sword and wits! Statue measures 9" tall and comes fully painted and ready for display! Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (4368) Statue $79.99 LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK — LINK & EPONA FIGURE SET Imported from Japan! Based on the hit video game, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, this boxed set features a special 6" Link figure, complete with his trusted steed, Epona! Window box packaging. (4818) Figure Set $26.99 WALLACE & GROMIT WALLACE & GROMIT: "WAVING" STATUE Imported from France! Its's the wildly popular claymation duo, Wallace & Gromit, waving hello to you! Statue measures Approximately 9 ½" tall and comes fully painted and ready to display. (133/480) NOTE: Not available in France. Statue $89.99 PREVIEWS TOY STORE BACKLIST Previews Title SRP Item#/Star Code CHAOS! LADY DEATH SWORD #1: DARKNESS $75.00 STAR12273 DARK ANGEL: DARK ACTION FIGURE $12.99 FEB012837 DARK ANGEL: LEEN ACTION FIGURE $12.99 FEB012838 DR. OCTOPUS MINI-BUST $45.00 APR013172 ETERNAL TOYS LTD ED. UNPAINTED CHASTITY FIGURE $12.95 STAR13713 ETERNAL TOYS LTD ED. UNPAINTED JADE FIGURE $12.95 STAR13714 ETERNAL TOYS LTD ED. UNPAINTED LUCIFER FIGURE $12.95 STAR13715 ETERNAL TOYS LTD ED. UNPAINTED PURGATORI FIGURE $12.95 STAR13716 GARADA K7 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE JUMBO MACHINE $120.00 OCT005090 GETTER ROBO 1 SMALL DOME $10.99 MAR015203 GETTER ROBO 1 SMALL DOME $10.99 MAR015204 GETTER ROBO 3 SMALL DOME $10.99 MAR015205 GETTER ROBO KUBRICK BOX SET 1 $12.99 AUG003009 GHOST WORLD LITTLE ENID VINYL FIGURE $19.99 MAR015068 GIANT ROBO DIE-CAST FIGURE—BAZOOKA VERSION $45.00 APR013262 GIANT ROBO DIE-CAST FIGURE—MISSILE VERSION $45.00 APR013263 GODZILLA RESIN DIORAMAS $5.99 DEC005063 GOLDEN AGE BATMAN MEDIUM RESIN STATUE $35.00 SEP005026 GOLDEN AGE PENGUIN MEDIUM RESIN STATUE $35.00 SEP005032 GOLDEN AGE SUPERMAN MEDIUM RESIN STATUE $35.00 JUL002830 INSANE CLOWN POSSE SHAGGY 2 DOPE 9-INCH FIGURE $19.99 STAR12861 INSANE CLOWN POSSE VIOLENT J 9-INCH FIGURE $19.99 STAR12862 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE AVDOL FIG 2-PACK $29.99 FEB015001 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE DIO FIG 2-PACK $29.99 FEB012825 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE JOSEPH JOESTAR FIG 2-PACK $29.99 MAR015173 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE JOTARO FIG 2-PACK $29.99 JUL005108 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE KAKYOIN FIG 2-PACK $29.99 DEC003014 JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE POLNAREFF FIG 2-PACK $29.99 JUL005107 MAC BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER MILITARY XANDER FIGURE $14.99 MAY015097 MAC BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SERIES 3 FIGURES $12.95 MAR012758 MAC BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER WEREWOLF OZ FIGURE $14.95 JUN015033 MAZINGER Z FULL BODY SMALL DOME $12.99 MAR015190 MAZINGER Z HEAD SMALL DOME $12.99 MAR015189 MAZINGER Z KUBRICK BOX SET A $12.99 APR002917 MAZINGER Z KUBRICK BOX SET C $12.99 FEB012833 MODERN AGE THOR RESIN STATUE $199.99 MAY015090 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HELLFIRE LUCIFER FIGURE $14.99 STAR13717 RESERVOIR DOGS FIGURES $24.99 MAR012798 SILENT SCREAMERS SERIES 2 FIGURES $13.99 JAN012937 TETSUJIN 28 & SHOTARO SMALL DOME $10.99 MAR015207 THE TENTH ESPERANZA STATUE $89.99 STAR13752 THE TENTH ESPERANZA STATUE WHITE ED $89.99 MAR015102 ULTRASEVEN 3-PIECE METAL FIGURE SET $39.99 MAR015210 ZEIRAM: ZEIRAM 2 ACTION FIGURE $9.99 MAR015054 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES: PRINTS & POSTERS ANIME MACROSS: "I WANT YOU" POSTER Decked out in a Macross uniform, Robotech's resident pop-star, Lynn Minmay, wants you to be the next ace pilot in the battle against the forces of intergalactic evil! This poster features Minmay standing on a Macross shield, with a Super Valkyrie image inset behind her. (4739/ROBOTECH2) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $6.50 SHAKAKU: GEISHA ASSASSIN POSTER Feelin' lucky? Well, are ya'? Punk! There are dangerous curves ahead with this anime-inspired hottie, decked out in a too, too- short mini-dress and bustin' out all over. When this anime babe draws a bead on you, kiss your butt goodbye! (4739/5074) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $6.50 COMIC ART COCKROACH & LADY BUG SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION PRINT by David Brewer & Tim Dzon Move over Caped Crusaders, there's a new Dynamic Duo in town! Cockroach and Lady Bug are on the scene to spank the bad boys but good! Artists David Brewer (pencils) and Tim Dzon (inks) bring this new crime-fighting duo to life in an extremely limited high-quality full-color print! Autographed by both artists, this signed-and-numbered edition is limited to a mere 100 copies!!! Measuring 12 ½" x 16 ½", the image is beautifully printed on heavy coated stock with a publisher Certificate of Authenticity! (5105) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. Print, 12.5x16.5, FC $19.95 MIA 99 SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Mike Okamoto The Future. Flying Cars. Sky Lords. Monoliths once called buildings. This is the world of Mia MacClaine, better known as cabbie MIA 99, hustling a living delivering the fare. Rendering in airbrush and colored pencil, award-winning painter Mike Okamoto captures the magnificence and violence in her cy-tech world known only as "The City." Hot and sexy model Mia McDaniels supplies the visual inspiration-bringing MIA 99 to life in this high-quality, superbly painted work. This full-color print comes signed-and-numbered by both Okamoto and McDaniels and limited to 250 copies. Measuring 11" x 17" and printed on heavy coated stock, this print comes packaged in a protective Mylar sleeve with a publisher Certificate of Authenticity and a 4" x 6" photo of Mia McDaniels as MIA 99. Mia will autograph a limited number of photographs to be randomly included throughout each edition! (5105) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. Print, 11x17, FC $24.95 THE PUNISHER MYLART NUMBERED PRINT The Punisher MylArt Print, painted by Glenn Orbik, presents Frank Castle in his typical "shoot first, then shoot again" manner. This piece measures 9" x 12" and is limited to 500 numbered prints. Each limited edition Mylart print comes matted with high quality board, a laser-etched medallion, and a Certficate of Authenticity. (8644/53002) (CAUT: 4) MylArt, 9x12, FC $25.00 FANTASY THE AQUARIUS COLLECTION POSTERS The Aquarius Collection is an exclusive series of art posters featuring some of the world's most recognized and sought-after fantasy artists. Ken Kelly, Myles Pinkney, and Paul Jaquays are just some of the artists represented in this collection. This month, choose from "Lord of the Dragon" by Irvine Peacock, "North Watch" by Ken Kelly, and "Wizard" by Myles Pinkney. Each poster measures 24" x 36" and is suitable for framing! (4945) (CAUT: 4) LORD OF THE DRAGON (24058)—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 NORTH WATCH (24043)—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 WIZARD (24047)—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 FINAL FANTASY X FINAL FANTASY X POSTERS Final Fantasy X, the latest release in the best-selling Playstation RPG series will be here early in 2002! Get ready for this massive role-playing video game with this pair of dazzling posters featuring CGI imagery from the game! One poster depicts FFX hero Tidus, while the other features his love, Yuna. Each measures 24" x 36". (4498) (CAUT: 4) TIDUS—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 YUNA—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 FINAL FANTASY X WALL SCROLLS More stunning CGI images from Final Fantasy X, the forthcoming Playstation 2 RPG! One scroll features FFX hero Tidus, while the other features his love, Yuna. Each wall scroll measures 24" x 36". (4498) (CAUT: 4) TIDUS—Wall Scroll, 24x36, FC $17.99 YUNA—Wall Scroll, 24x36, FC $17.99 GREAT EASTERN NOTE: All Great Eastern wall scrolls measure 31" x 43" unless otherwise noted. BRUCE LEE: LITTLE DRAGON #2 WALL SCROLL Bruce Lee, "the Little Dragon," world-renowned martial arts master, is depicted in fight-ready stance, naked from the waist up and poised holding his deadly nunchaku! Measuring 31" x 43", make this portrait of Bruce the centerpiece of your dojo! (4632/GE1389) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $19.95 COWBOY BEBOP "TRIO" WALL SCROLL Spike Speigel, Faye Valentine, and Jet Black are livin' it up, James Bond-style, as they hit it big at the roulette table! This wall features your favorite intergalactic bounty hunters from the hit anime, Cowboy Bebop! Measures 31" x 43". (4632/GE1430) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $19.95 COWBOY BEBOP "WANTED" WALL SCROLL Faye Valentine: bounty hunter by profession… her card-playing skills are legendary. Her past is shrouded in mystery… she may even have a bounty on her own head. This stunner features the sultry Ms. Valentine in a montage of images that define this anime favorite. Measures 31" x 43". (4632/GE1429) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $19.95 DRAGONBALL Z "STARE" WALL SCROLL Dragonball Z's Goku gives you the big "stare" on this 31" x 43" wall scroll, dripping with "I'm gonna punch you but good" attitude! (4632/GE-1379) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43 $19.95 FINAL FANTASY: THE SPIRITS WITHIN "AKI IN BIKINI" WALL SCROLL Aki, the virtual star of this past summer's cult favorite all-CGI flick, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, strikes a sexy pose, modeling the latest in virtual swimwear! (4632/GE-1407) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43 $19.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE 8TH M.S. TEAM "GROUP" WALL SCROLL From the action-packed "side-story" series, The 08th Mobile Suit Team, comes yet another great shot from the jungle war epic featuring the entire cast of team leader Shiro Amada, his Gundam RX-78 mobile suit, and the rest of his rag-tag team of MS misfits. (4632/GE1403) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43 $19.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE 8TH M.S. TEAM "TRIO" WALL SCROLL This wall scroll features 08th Mobile Suit Team leader Shiro Amada and Aina Sakhalin, the Zeon test pilot he encountered in the first episode of the series, who also happens to be the sister to the leader of the Zeon forces in the sector. Shiro's Mobile Suit stands in the foreground. (4632/GE1401) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43 $19.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM "STARDUST MEMORY" WALL SCROLL The RX-78GP01 Gundam "Zephyranthes" prototype faces the massive, Zeon-controlled RX-78GP02A Gundam "Physalis" in this awesome battle scene from Mobile Suit Gundam 00083: Stardust Memory! (4632/GE1415) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43 $19.95 THE SOULTAKER WALL SCROLLS These wall scrolls feature chilling images from the red-hot supernatural anime series, The SoulTaker! The "Faces" wall scroll features a montage of images and characters from the series, while the "Group" wall scroll shows all of the major characters. (4632) (CAUT: 4) FACES (GE1414)—Wall Scroll, 31x43 $19.95 GROUP (GE1412)—Wall Scroll, 31x43 $19.95 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER "BOOKS" POSTER Enter the literary world of Harry Potter with this colorful poster based on the popular book series and featuring a close-up of Harry from one of the book covers! (4138/M1182) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $4.99 HARRY POTTER POSTERS Decorate your wizard's den with one of these colorful posters! Choose from: the "Hogwart's Crest" or "You Know Who," which refers to the villainous Lord Voldemort, a wizard so evil, no one dares to say his name out loud! (4264) (CAUT: 4) HOGWARTS CREST (RP2320)—Poster, FC $5.99 YOU KNOW WHO (RP2315)—Poster, FC $5.99 ********************** HEROES MARVEL HEROES POSTER Spidey, Wolverine, Iron Man, Hulk, Storm, and the Invisible Woman are featured on this full-color design featuring some of the greatest heroes of the Marvel Universe! (4264/1958) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $5.99 LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS II POSTER Featuring a looming image of Gandalf on the horizon, this painted image features the beginning of the Fellowship's quest as "The Nine Set Out." (4739/D6100) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $6.50 LORD OF THE RINGS III POSTER A montage of painted images from J.R.R. Tolkien's classic fantasy epic. (4739/D6110) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $6.50 MOVIES & TV THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL MOVIE POSTER A reproduction one-sheet from the 1951 sci-fi classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring Michael Rennie and Patricia Neal, and directed by Robert Wise (Star Trek: The Motion Picture). (4138/M973) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, FC $4.99 FORBIDDEN PLANET MOVIE POSTER Robby the Robot is featured prominently on this landscape-formatted reproduction movie one-sheet from the 1956 sci-fi classic, Forbidden Planet, starring Leslie Nielsen, Walter Pidgeon, and Anne Francis, and based on William Shakespeare's The Tempest. (4138/M659) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 36x24, FC $4.99 INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS MOVIE POSTER Don Siegel's 1956 sci-fi/horror film, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, was not just a movie about an alien invasion, it was a powerful allegory on the rampant McCarthyism of the period. Starring Kevin McCarthy and Dana Wynter, it is unsurpassed in its mood and atmosphere of paranoia. (4138/M598) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 36x24, FC $4.99 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION ENTERPRISE "D" CUT-AWAY POSTER See the inner workings of the the Next Generation's flagship on this detailed and engrossing poster, featuring cut-away sections of the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D! Every deck, every section is exposed in full detail! (4138/XL422) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 40x60 $9.75 MUSIC LED ZEPPELIN: "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN" POSTER Besides Don McLean's American Pie and Edgar Winter's Frankenstein, Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven has been the favorite tune of DJ's around the world… who need a few minutes for a bathroom break. This poster features a lantern-bearing figure and lyrics from one of the greatest rock ballads ever. (4138/M411) (CAUT: 4) Poster, 24x36, b&w $4.99 THE MISFITS: LUKIC POSTER Batman Beyond artist Butch Lukic presents this animation-style image of the ultra-pumped Misfits frontman Jerry Only! (4739/5073) (CAUT: 4) Poster, FC $6.50 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 1000-PIECE JIGSAW PUZZLES Now you can bring all the drama and excitement of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel home with their respective 1000-piece jigsaw puzzles! Choose between the butt-kicking heroine Buffy, or the brooding vampire Angel! (133) (CAUT: 4) BUFFY (CC073)—Puzzle $14.99 ANGEL (CC074)—Puzzle $14.99 CARTOONS ANIME CANDY BARS From the leader in anime video, it's the first series of Pioneer chocolate bars! Each bar features images from one of Pioneer's most popular lines, including Niea Under 7, The Soul Taker, Trigun, and Tenchi Muyo! Comes in four flavors: milk chocolate, chocolate with caramel, chocolate with crispy rice, and chocolate with almonds. Shipping in November 2001. (4505) Candy Bar SRP: $1.99Ea. SPONGEBOX SQUAREPANTS CANDY BARS Straight from your favorite television show come candy bars based on characters from Spongebob Squarepants! Four flavors: milk chocolate, chocolate with caramel, chocolate with crispy rice, and chocolate with almonds. (4505) (CAUT: 4) Candy Bar SRP: $1.99Ea. CLASSIC FILM AND TELEVISION CAPTAIN SCARLET MUGS It's not just super, and it's not just marionation… It's supermarionation! From the classic television show Captain Scarlet come two mugs depicting the show's stars, Captain Scarlet and Captain Black! NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Mug SRP: $7.99Ea. FAWLTY TOWERS TALKING KEYCHAIN John Cleese is pictured on the face of this cool keychain, uttering four phrases from the comedic British television show Fawlty Towers: "Brilliant!", "Please try to understand before one of us dies!", "Right! Don't say I haven't warned you!", and "Right, yes, thank you so much!". NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) Keychain $8.95 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD LUNCH BOX The dead come to life again on the side of a lunch box, as the Night of the Living Dead lunch box arrives to keep your sandwich safe from the harsh elements! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box $19.99 PEANUTS PLAYING CARD TIN Peanuts characters are among the most popular cartoon characters around. Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and their friends celebrated their 50th anniversary during the year 2000! The colorful Peanuts tin contains two assorted decks of Peanuts and Snoopy playing cards. These sets are perfect for collectors, and they make great gifts! (16/6861) (CAUT: 4) Tin $7.50 THREE STOOGES SHOT GLASS SET It's Moe, Larry, and Curly — the Three Stooges — in a shot glass set that's sure to make you want to throw a beverage down your gullet! Stackable and fully interchangeable, you can build a totem pole of Stooges when you're not drinking out of them! The fun never ceases! (4205/5030) (CAUT: 4) Set (x3) $23.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES BIONICLES PENS It's the pen you can connect and build! The Bionicles pens feature: Gali (Toa of Water), Kopaka (Ice), Lewa (Air), Onua (Earth), Pohatu (Stone), and Tahu (Fire). (491/1707) (CAUT: 4) Pens SRP: $14.95Ea. DANGER GIRL SNOWSKATES It's not a skateboard or a snowboard, it's a snowskate, and with it, you're ready to attack any hill, be it asphalt or mountain! Abbey Chase, star of Danger Girl, is emblazoned on one snowskate with blue trim, surely making the owner of this the envy of all their friends! The lovely Sydney Savage adorns another snowskate with yellow trim, and you can be sure of the same jealous feelings befalling the rider of this one too. The Sydney Savage snowskate measures 37 ¾" from tip to tail, and the Abbey Chase snowskate measures 39" from tip to tail. (491) (CAUT: 4) ABBEY CHASE (P100201)—Snowskate $94.99 SYDNEY SAVAGE (P100301)—Snowskate $94.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH LUNCH BOX An all-metal lunch box featuring Lady Death that's perfect as a display, carrying case, supplies holder, or just to hold your lunch. Approximate size is 6 5/8" H x 7 15/16" L x 3 7/8" W. Weighs approximately 15.5 oz. (691) (CAUT: 4) Lunch box $14.99 **************************************** MARVEL CANDY BARS Four flavors of delicious candy bar, with four different, cool designs of Marvel heroes on the wrapper. The Punisher, Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate X-Men, and the Fantastic Four are here to choose from, and each candy bar has a full-color mini-poster inside the wrapper! Four flavors: milk chocolate, chocolate with caramel, chocolate with crispy rice, and chocolate with almonds. Shipping in November 2001. (4505) Candy Bars SRP: $1.99Ea. SPIDER-MAN MOBILE PUZZLES Spider-Man has never looked so cool on a puzzle before! Made of soft, durable foam, with the image printed on both sides, you can put the pieces together, and then hang it up for some 3-D fun! Small puzzle measures approximately 8", while the Large is 16". There are four different styles to choose from! (5115) (CAUT: 4) LARGE (PM8101)—Puzzle SRP: $6.99Ea. SMALL (PM8100)—Puzzle SRP: $4.50Ea. ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN POCKET COOLIES Share a drink with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, by picking up a Spider-Man Coolie! Ultimate Spider-Man swings into action on a coolie that's sure to keep your drink cold while simultaneously making you look cool! (5086/91US01) (CAUT: 4) Coolie SRP: $1.99 FINAL FANTASY X FINAL FANTASY X LUNCH BOXES The latest installment of the Final Fantasy franchise is coming. Don't be caught unprepared! Make sure you grab a Final Fantasy X lunch box! Keep your food and drink safe from bad guys while checking out cool pics of your favorite characters and scenes from the game on either side of the lunchbox! (4898) (CAUT: 4) #1—TIDUS $15.99 #2—YUNA $15.99 HARRY POTTER HARRY POTTER DESK CLOCK Harry is relaxed and reading a book with the clock's face just to the side of him on this neat desk clock! It's almost like he's sitting in your room with you! (4631/HPM101) (CAUT: 4) Clock $17.99 HARRY POTTER GRINGOTTS TIN BANK Gringotts is the high-security wizard bank run by goblins and rumored to be protected by the best security money can buy: dragons. How important is your money to you? This embossed tin stands 6 ½" tall. (6124/HPGB) (CAUT: 4) Bank $6.99 HARRY POTTER GOLDEN SNITCH KEEPSAKE BOX It's your very own Golden Snitch on a keepsake box! Harry's always reaching for them, and now you've got one for yourself! Keep your precious keepsake out of harm's way with a protective keepsake box emblazoned with a Golden Snitch. (4761/HPH6000) (CAUT: 4) Box $16.25 HARRY POTTER HEDWIG AND TREE DESK CLOCK Hedwig sits calmly on a tree with a clock built into it! (4631/HPM105) (CAUT: 4) Clock $17.99 HARRY POTTER HEDWIG JEWELRY CHEST This isn't your everyday jewelry chest. Aside from the distinction of having Hedwig emblazoned on it, this chest also contains a secret note from the Hogwarts School! You've been accepted! (4761/HPSC7025) (CAUT: 4) Chest $13.00 HARRY POTTER HERMIONE'S HOGWARTS TRUNK Complete with a metal clasp and handles, Hermione's Hogwarts Trunk has got that dignified look you want a trunk to have, along with some cool Harry Potter artwork all over it! (4761/HPSC7016) (CAUT: 4) Trunk $13.00 HARRY POTTER LOGO KEYRING Your keys take a turn for the mystical when you introduce a Harry Potter logo keyring to their ranks! Glows in the dark! (4761/HPK4010) (CAUT: 4) Keyring $5.99 HARRY POTTER LOGO MUSICAL JEWELRY BOX The Harry Potter theme plays proudly from this jewelry box, which features the logo on top, with a Hogwarts insignia by the latch for good measure! (4761/HPJB7002) (CAUT: 4) Box $16.25 HARRY POTTER MESSENGER OWL KEYRING An owl is in the midst of delivering a parchment on this keyring, with its wings fully extended, and the document grasped in its talons. (4761/HPK4023) (CAUT: 4) Keyring $4.15 HARRY POTTER TIN CARRY CASE This embossed keepsake shows Harry struggling with his new magic wand. Stands 9" tall. (6124/HPCC) (CAUT: 4) Case $13.99 WIZARD HAT Kids love to play the part, which is why they'll love this Wizard Hat. Perfect for make-believe! Measures 21" tall. Now all you need are some magic spells! (6124) (CAUT: 4) Hat $8.25 HEROES AND VILLAINS KIT RAE VALDRIS SWORD The latest in the Kit Rae Fantasy Art Collection is the Valdris, the chosen weapon of the Mithrodin, a secret cadre of elite warriors in service of Queen Vaelen in the war against the Black Legion. This fantastic sword is branded with the designer's trademark on the mirror polished blades (false edged) and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, telling of the sword's history. Includes a wood display plaque. Measures 24" long, with a handle made of cast aluminium, with a weathered-metal finish! (4792/KR8S) (CAUT: 4) Sword $115.99 VIKING SWORD Modern civilization isn't exactly open to pillaging and plundering anymore, but that doesn't make the Viking Sword any less impressive. With a blade made of polished, high-carbon steel (with blood groove) and measuring 30" long. Features a solid brass guard and pommel, and a rat-tail tang. Scabbard is made of genuine leather, with a brass collar and tip, topped off with a handle made of wood and brass. This is a formidable piece of Nordic memorabilia. Sword measures 36" in total length. (4792/UC887) (CAUT: 4) Sword $60.99 ARMY OF DARKNESS LUNCH BOX #2 From the cult film of the same name comes this cool lunch box! Enjoy a meal with some of the good guys who saved the world from its mass destruction. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box $17.99 EVIL DEAD LUNCH BOX #2 You're neither evil nor dead, but somehow this lunch box still suits you. Pull up a seat in the cafeteria, plop this down on the table, and watch your personal space start teeming with people! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch Box $17.99 LOONEY TUNES ROAD RUNNER & WILE E. COYOTE PORCELAIN STEIN This collectible stein is truly a work of art, depicting in impeccable detail the hapless Wile E. Coyote in his never-ending (and hopeless) quest of capturing the Road Runner. Comes complete with a locomotive plowing through a tunnel and straight out the stein! (4205/5004) (CAUT: 4) Stein $179.99 LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS CARD TINS WITH KEYCHAIN The film trilogy Lord of the Rings is on its way to theatres, and these card tins are just what you need to get into the spirit. Gimli is featured on one tin, with Orc on the other, each come with a bonus keychain! (374/43517) (CAUT: 4) Tins SRP: $2.99Ea. LORD OF THE RINGS FRODO SMALL JOURNAL Keep track of your personal thoughts with a Frodo Journal! This die-cut hardcover book has cloth binding, and 240 pages for your writing pleasure. Measures 3 7/8" x 6 1/8". (253) (CAUT: 4) Journal $7.95 LORD OF THE RINGS PLAYING CARD TIN Frodo stands strong, sword drawn, on the front of the Lord of the Rings Playing Card Tin. Includes two decks of playing cards, all with images from the upcoming film trilogy on them! (16/695M26) (CAUT: 4) Tin $7.25 LORD OF THE RINGS THERE AND BACK AGAIN DELUXE JOURNAL Sometimes a small journal just isn't big enough to hold everything inside of you. The There and Back Again Deluxe Journal, with 240 pages, is just what you need for your giant emotions. With a faux leather hardcover, foil stamping on front cover and spine, a translucent tip-in over title page, and elastic loop enclosure, this is truly a deluxe model. Measures 6 1/8" x 8 3/8". (253) (CAUT: 4) Journal $15.95 MUSIC GRATEFUL DEAD DOME LUNCH BOX The Grateful Dead Dome Lunch Box has everything you'd expect it to have: swirling, pretty colors, dancing bears, stars, and peace symbols, along with the band's name printed nicely on the front. Tune in, eat lunch, and drop out. Measures 8" x 4 ¼" x 6 ¾". (6500/48076) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $13.99 KURT COBAIN LUNCH BOX The late singer-songwriter from the rock group Nirvana is here, albeit in lunch box form. Share a sandwich with a former spokesman for a generation of disaffected youth. (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunch box $17.99 LED ZEPPELIN SHOT GLASSES Widely acknowledged as pioneers of what would later become American "Hard Rock" music, England's Led Zeppelin consisted of Robert Plant on vocals, Jimmy Page on guitar, John Paul Jones on bass, and John Bonham on drums. The gang's all here on the front of the Led Zeppelin Faces Shot Glass. If you'd rather not have them watch you drink, then grab the Led Zeppelin Logos Shot Glass, which has the band name on one side, and the band members' individual symbols on the other side. Toss one back with these musical luminaries. (4122) (CAUT: 4) FACES (GS10)—Shot Glass $4.75 LOGOS (GS9)—Shot Glass $4.75 LED ZEPPELIN HINDENBURG AIR FRESHENER The Hindenburg is in flames and about to crash on this Led Zeppelin Hindenburg Air Freshener. Keep it up in the air by hanging it on your rear view mirror. (4122/A44) (CAUT: 4) Air Freshener $3.15 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LAVA LAMP Jack Skellington, Oogie Boogie, and Santa scurry around the base of this Nightmare Before Christmas Lava Lamp. Limited to just 2,500. Light up your room with the dark and funny characters of The Nightmare Before Christmas! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lamp $78.99 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS LOCK, STOCK, & BARRELL VOTIVE This deluxe-sized votive is laser sculpted and stands 4 ½" tall! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Votive $19.75 RAT FINK RAT FINK COIN BANK Ed "Big Daddy" Roth's beloved creation, Rat Fink, stands 7 ½" tall, and is ready to accept your change. Once you start giving him your money, you'd better not let him out of your sight! (4128) (CAUT: 4) Bank $5.25 RAT FINK SQUEEZIE Rat Fink's days of running around and causing trouble are over with the Rat Fink Squeezie! Grab this 5" handful of bad news and squeeze him until he behaves! (4128) (CAUT: 4) Squeezie $3.75 SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS TIN SIGNS This collection of tin signs covers nearly every facet of life in the crazy town of Springfield. From the Comic Book Guy, to the Power Plant, to the Kwik-E-Mart, to Krusty the Clown's Chat Line, you've got your bases covered when you grab all of these cool signs. Each measures approximately 11" x 17". (4870) (CAUT: 4) COMIC BOOK GUY—Sign $13.50 GREETINGS FROM SPRINGFIELD—Sign $13.50 KWIK-E-MART—Sign $13.50 KRUSTY CHAT LINE—Sign $13.50 THE SIMPSONS 16-OUNCE TUMBLER Sixteen ounces of your favorite beverage will stay collected and cold (or hot), with the Simpsons 16-Ounce Tumbler. The cup is covered with characters from the show! (4237) (CAUT: 4) Tumbler $7.99 THE SIMPSONS CHESS SET It's always a checkmate with Bart Simpson in your corner! Grab a Simpsons Chess Set and get this respectable game to start showing a sense of humor! (133) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Chess Set $49.99 THE SIMPSONS GROUNDSKEEPER WILLIE BOTTLE STOPPER At first glance, Groundskeeper Willie appears to simply be sitting in a barrel. Nothing unusual there. But upon further inspection, he's revealed to be a bottle stopper! This pewter rendition of Springfield's resident landscaping specialist is actually two pieces, a bottle stopper, and a base! (5063/004) (CAUT: 4) Bottle Stopper $29.99 THE SIMPSONS MINI-SCOOTER It's a miniature scooter based on your favorite TV show! Impress your friends with tricks and stunts they never dreamt possible! (133/SMP100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Mini Scooter $76.99 THE SIMPSONS SKATEBOARD Bart's painted on the bottom, and you're riding on top of this cool Simpsons skateboard. Sounds like a dangerous team. (133) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Skateboard $39.99 THE SIMPSONS VINYL STICKERS These hilarious stickers are so cool, you're going to have a hard time deciding where to stick them! Includes: Flaming Moe, Moe's Tavern, Apu, Krusty, Ralph & Paste, Body by Duff, and Beer. (4122) (CAUT: 4) Stickers SRP: $1.99Ea. VIDEO GAME ACCESSORIES PLAYSTATION 3D MARVEL MEMORY CARDS These highly detailed 3D sculptures catch Marvel characters in action poses. Each has a reliable memory card for PlayStation and PSOne games. Choose from Cyclops, Hulk, Magneto, Mystique, Spider-Man, and Wolverine. Each card measures 4" x 2 ½" x 2 ½". (491) (CAUT: 4) CYCLOPS (57641)––Card $13.99 HULK (57840)––Card $13.99 MAGNETO (57640)––Card $13.99 MYSTIQUE (57643)––Card $13.99 SPIDER-MAN (57540)––Card $13.99 WOLVERINE (57642)––Card $13.99 SPIDER-MAN ACTION LIGHT Everybody's favorite Spider-Man lights up the Game Boy Advance, allowing you to play in the dark with an entire row of multiple light sources. This sturdy attachable and detachable Spider-Man light is compact and lightweight, and folds for portability. The highly detailed character sculpture features flip-open design. (491/54526) (CAUT: 4) Light $12.99 SPIDER-MAN PLAYSTATION 2 CONTROLLERS These Spider-Man dual shock 2 control pads feature fiberglass handles with high-quality Spider-Man deco inside. The light-up logo serves as a power indicator light, and the light-up game buttons include a customized Spider-Man X button. This sturdy, responsive game pad has a new stylized design with a comfortable button layout and comes with an extra long Spider Web cord. The dual shock feature is compatible with pressure sensitive buttons and has turbo and slow motion function buttons. Compatible with PS2, PS, and PSOne. Choose from red or black. (491) (CAUT: 4) BLACK (78501)––Controller SRP: $21.99 RED (78500)––Controller SRP: $21.99 SPIDER-MAN UNIVERSAL GAME BAGS Carry and protect your Gameboy in these stylish soft cases! Bags fit two Gameboy game consoles and includes room for accessories. Made of high-quality material and durable construction, bags come with a secure shoulder or wrist strap. Choose from three stylish Spider-Man designs, all featuring detailed embroidering. Also excellent for cameras and accessories! Measures 2 ½" x 6 ½" x 9 ¼". (491/88044) (CAUT: 4) Bags SRP: $13.99Ea. X-MEN PLAYSTATION 2 CONTROLLERS These X-Men dual shock 2 control pads feature fiberglass handles with high-quality X-Men deco printed inside. The light-up logo serves as a power indicator light, and the light-up game buttons include a customized X-Men X button. This sturdy, responsive game pad has a new stylized design with a comfortable button layout and comes with an extra long controller cord. The dual shock feature is compatible with pressure sensitive buttons and has turbo and slow motion function buttons. Compatible with PS2, PS, and PSOne. Controllers come in blue, pink, orange, or lime green. (491/78600) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with retailer for availability. Controllers SRP: $21.99Ea. X-MEN UNIVERSAL GAME BAGS Carry and protect your GameBoy in these stylish soft cases! Bags fit two GameBoy game consoles and includes room for accessories. Made of high-quality material and durable construction, bags come with a secure shoulder or wrist strap. Choose from six stylish designs –– two of Wolverine, and one each of Cyclops, Rogue, Sabretooth, and Toad –– all featuring detailed embroidering. Also excellent for cameras and accessories! Measures 2 ½" x 6 ½" x 9 ¼". (491/88034) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: These items are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with retailer for availability. Bags SRP: $13.50Ea. SUPPLIES SECTION PRO-MOLD PRO-MOLD STARTER KIT This kit contains a sampling of every product that Pro-Mold currently makes: mini-snaps, one-screw screwdowns, plastic boxes, slider design plastic boxes, square and round memorabilia holders, four-screw screwdowns holders, and snap-tite holders. Comes in an attractive four-color box. (PCKIT) (CAUT: 4) Kit PI PRO-MOLD SINGLE-SCREW SCREWDOWNS The one-screw screwdown is the most popular screwdown on the market today. It has all the advantages of the four-screw screwdown with only one screw to deal with. The regular version is also available with a built-in stand. Choose from several screwdowns that hold different point card stocks: 22pt, 120pt, 20pt, 50pt, and 110pt. (CAUT: 4) REG. (PC5)––Screwdown PI REG. WITH STAND (PC13)––Screwdown PI 22PT (PC6)––Screwdown PI 120PT (PC18)––Screwdown PI 20PT (PC14)––Screwdown PI 50PT (PC15)––Screwdown PI 110PT (PC16)––Screwdown PI PRO-MOLD FOUR-SCREW SCREWDOWNS Pro-Mold's four-screw screwdowns come in recessed and non-recessed. The recessed holder has a beveled recessed area, which makes the trading cards come alive in 3D view! Choose from three different four-screw screwdowns: the non-recessed; recessed with 3D view, and recessed with 3D view that holds cards up to 110 pt card stock. All three measure 4 7/8" in length. (CAUT: 4) NON-RECESSED (PC9)––Screwdown PI RECESSED (PC11)––Screwdown PI 110PT RECESSED (PC19)––Screwdown PI PRO-MOLD MINI-SNAPS Being the very first mini-snap on the market, this product revolutionized the way collectors store cards because it is the first hard plastic holder to fit the standard set boxes. The Pro-Mold mini-snap cardholder is the clearest (no tint and crystal clear), strongest (will not open when dropped), and safest (perfectly square corners inside). Choose from the standard one-card holder, rookie single card holder, 22pt and thicker holder, pre-1957 holder, Game Day sized holder, and 2" x 5 ½" ticket holder. (CAUT: 4) REG. (PC1)––Mini-Snap PI THICK (PC3)––Mini-Snap PI ROOKIE (PC2)––Mini-Snap PI PRE-1957 (PC4)––Mini-Snap PI GAME DAY (PC7)––Mini-Snap PI TICKET (PC8)––Mini-Snap PI PRO-MOLD REGULAR SNAP-TITE HOLDER Unlike many other snap-tites on the market, the Pro-Mold snap-tite has a secure precision fit, insuring that the holder will not pop open easily. Holds one card. (PC12) (CAUT: 4) Holder PI PRO-MOLD CARD HOLDER STAND Show off your cards with this superior stand, drawing attention to the greats of your collection. (PCSTAND) (CAUT: 4) Stand PI PRO-MOLD BASEBALL HOLDERS Keep your investments safe in these crystal clear and acid free memorabilia holders! Choose from four different styles to suit your preference: the Ball Square I features a two-piece snap, Ball Square II features the traditional square design, Ball Square III has easels, and the Ball Tube is a round cylinder with a two-piece snap design. (CAUT: 4) BALL SQUARE I (PCBSQUARE)––Holder PI BALL SQUARE II (PCSBSQUAREII)––Holder PI BALL SQUARE III (PCSBSQUAREIII)––Holder PI BALL TUBE (PCBALL)––Holder PI PRO-MOLD FOOTBALL HOLDERS Archival safe, crystal clear, with a precise and tight fit, these holders will protect your football memorabilia in perfect condition. The Football Square holds a full-size football snugly, while the Mini-Helmet Square holds one mini-football helmet. (CAUT: 4) FOOTBALL SQUARE (PCFOOTBALL)––Holder PI MINI-HELMET SQUARE (PCMINIHELMET)––Holder PI PRO-MOLD TELECARD HOLDERS Now there are protective holders for the hottest new collectible –– prepaid phone cards! Available with a mini-snap design, with a single-screw screwdown, or as a six-count holder. (CAUT: 4) MINI-SNAP (TC1)––Holder PI SIX-COUNT (TC6)––Holder PI SINGLE-SCREW SCREWDOWN (TC2)––Holder PI STORAGE SUPPLIES CD WALLPAPER Now all your favorite music can do more than just be heard –– it can be seen! Hang them anywhere or cover your walls entirely! The novel, original CD wallpaper features archival-quality Polypro pockets in fun colors, guaranteed to never stick to CDs, and reinforced grommets for great durability. Wallpaper is made of clear heavy-duty plastic and comes with six colored tacks for hanging in a blister pack. Holds 24 CDs. Choose from blue, purple, or silver. (7285) (CAUT: 4) BLUE (54501)––Wallpaper PI PURPLE (54502)––Wallpaper PI SILVER (54503)––Wallpaper PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A MONARCH COMIC FRAMES Introducing the only affordable comic frame on the market. You can interchange comics in seconds with no tools! Just lift the frame off, slide your comic in the acrylic holder, and then put the frame back on. It's that simple. Each frame consists of two parts. The wooden "gallery style" frame and acrylic frame are laminated to create an attractive durable surface. Hangers are included on the backs of the frames. All you need is a nail and a comic. The face of the frame is ¾" thick. (4982) (CAUT: 4) CURRENT (MFCCOM1C)––Frame SRP: $20.00 SILVER (MFCCOM1S)––Frame SRP: $20.00 GOLD (MFCCOMG)––Frame SRP: $20.00 ********************* GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS, LLC GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #22 Inside look at Diamond Select White Wolf Publishing Action figures and contest to win. Release Date: December, 2001. GTM 22 $1.99 AGENTS OF GAMING BABYLON 5 WARS Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) SHOWDOWNS VII AOG BW-116 $16.95 VARIANTS 4 AOG BW-160 $14.95 COMPLEX HILL TERRAIN #6 Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) AOG BH-706 $9.95 FLEET ACTION MINIATURES Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) HYACH ALICHI HEAVY SUB AOG FA-2830 $9.95 HYACH DARTHA MEDIUM FIGHTER AOG FA-2831 $9.95 HYACH IROKAI KAM BATTLECRUISER AOG FA-2827 $9.95 HYACH OKATH KAT FAST FRIGATE AOG FA-2829 $9.95 HYACH SENCHLAT KES ATTACK SCOUT AOG FA-2828 $9.95 HYACH URUTHA KAL DREADNOUGHT AOG FA-2826 $9.95 GROPOS MINIATURES Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) GROPOS EARTH DATA CARDS AOG GP-5021 $7.95 GROPOS MINBARI DATA CARDS AOG GP-5022 $7.95 SNARFQUEST CARD GAME: AVEEARE EXPANSION 3 DISPLAY Based on the decade-spanning comic by renowned fantasy artist Larry Elmore, The SnarfQuest Card Game follows the misadventures of Snarf, the zeetvah on a quest for wealth and fame. Supplement your game play with "Aveeare" 20-card Expansion packs, complete with a unique miniature supplied with each pack. Expansion packs are introduced in 10-count displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DISPLAY AOG SN1014-D $74.75 PACK AOG SN1014-S $7.95 AIR WEAVER GAMES GOBLIN FAIR Elves and goblins, pixies and ogres, the fae folk gather at the Goblin Fair. Old vendettas, new rivalries, gallant escapades, and merchants hawking wares wondrous and mysterious greet the adventurers as they tread warily among the gaily colored tents and under the paper lanterns, sent on a mission by the wizard Brandon Mistcloak. The Goblin Fair is a 32-page D20 System module for 3-5 players of character levels 3-6. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA AWR001 $9.95 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT 7TH SEA RPG: MONTAIGNE REVOLUTION The Montaigne Revolution begins with a single act of injustice, and spreads to engulf an entire nation. The debauched cruelty of Emperor Leon has reached a breaking point, and his subjects will tolerate it no longer. The streets of Charouse run red with blood, and a flag of liberty rises over a fallen sun. Join the revolution and carve a new nation from the ashes of the old. A game master supplement for the 7th Sea RPG. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) AEG 7151 $19.95 7TH SEA RPG: TANGLED STRANDS Release Date: November, 2001. AEG 7107 11.95 LEGEND OF THE FIVE RINGS MINIATURES Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DRAGON TATTOOED MADMEN AEG 50307 11.95 NAGA AKASHAS TYPHOON AEG 50805 11.95 UNICORN HEROES #3 AEG 50653 11.95 ATLAS GAMES CULTS ACROSS AMERICA BLANK CARDS Buy a Tank. Sack Arkham. Sink R'lyeh. Shoot Nyarlathotop with a Cosmic Ray Gun. Rule the Free World. The fated course of Cults Across America is within your grasp with these "Blank Cards" emblazoned with the Cultist logo. 26 blank-faced cards await your local cultist cell looking to add new and deviant cards of their own design to the board game. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) ATG 1211 $1.99 LAST DANCE A millennium ago, the kingdom of Dayvos fell in a single night to an act of magical treachery. Tonight, the echoes of that powerful spell have drawn you into its last hours. If you are quick-witted and light-footed, you can free the souls of the imprisoned dancers or even change history. If you fail, you will dance among the dead forever! A D20 System fantasy adventure module. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) ATG 3208 $9.95 ATOMOTON Z-G ZGEAR Sideskirt armor! Mandible Headgear! Bayonets! All new zGear to soothe any zPunk's bleeding heart! Each zGear Booster Box contains a randomly assorted zGear part with matching card, painted in 1 of 3 levels of rarity, and includes 2 additional maneuver or Syndic Champion cards to upgrade your Z-G Interaction zFighter. Introduced in 12-count displays. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER BOX ATO 0006-S $5.00 BOOSTER DISPLAY ATO 0006-D $60.00 AVALANCHE PRESS, LTD. 2ND WORLD WAR AT SEA: MIDWAY Midway relives the crucial battle for aerial supremacy in the Pacific utilizing the groundbreaking game system of SoPac & Eastern Fleet, and includes "what if" scenarios, and a special tribute scenario for Pearl Harbor, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the war in the Pacific. Components include a 24"x18" tactical map, 35"x24" operational map, 490 game pieces, a 24-page series rule book, and a16-page scenario book. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) APL 021 $49.95 FACE OF THE DIVINE This definitive D20 System sourcebook on religion for fantasy campaigns provides a wealth of information on Buddhism, Celtic Theism, Hinduism, Mythraism, Native American Shamanism, Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Taoism & Zoroastrianism, as well as details on sub-sects of the religion, festivals and holidays, holy places, artifacts, the goals of the faith, prestige classes, and unique feats and spells. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) APL 906 $34.95 JOHN PRADOS' THIRD REICH The triumphant return of the all time classic board game of politics, intrigue and conquest of World War II Europe. Fully redesigned for ease of play & quick resolution, John Prados' Third Reich will certainly delight long time fans and new players alike. Components include three 8.5"x22" hard mounted boards, 840 game pieces, and a 20 pages rulebook. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) APL 020 $59.95 REINER KNIZIA'S GALACTIC WARLORDS In deep space, vicious bandits prey on peaceful merchants. Will your gang rack up the most booty, or will the Space Patrol put an end to your schemes? Terry Moore Strickland provides the illustrations in this cosmic game of cat-and-mouse for three to six players, ages seven and up. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) APL 208 $14.95 REINER KNIZIA'S HIGH SOCIETY In Reiner Knizia's High Society, players bid against each other to acquire the various trappings of wealth while avoiding its pitfalls, and gaining status. Use your assets wisely to succeed. A cunning card game for 3-5 players, aged 12 or more. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) APL 206 $14.95 REINER KNIZIA'S SEA CREATURES Players strive to put together sets of similar marine animals, in this fast-moving game of family fun. Herd the orcas, dolphins and sea turtles, and remember that the mermaid is always your friend. Illustrated by world-renowned wildlife artist Terry Moore Strickland, Sea Creatures is a three to six player game for ages six and up. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) APL 207 $14.95 VLAD THE IMPALER This definitive D20 System sourcebook on Medieval Transylvania includes historical information on Vlad Tepes, as well as a host of information on the people of feudal Transylvania, their lives, their superstitions, and their battle to rid their homeland of the Ottoman Turk menace, as well as exploring the historical foundation for the vampire myth. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) APL 907 $16.95 AIR WEAVER GAMES GOBLIN FAIR Elves and goblins, pixies and ogres, the fae folk gather at the Goblin Fair. Old vendettas, new rivalries, gallant escapades, and merchants hawking wares wondrous and mysterious greet the adventurers as they tread warily among the gaily colored tents and under the paper lanterns, sent on a mission by the wizard Brandon Mistcloak. The Goblin Fair is a 32-page D20 System module for 3-5 players of character levels 3-6. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA AWR001 $9.95 CAFE GAMES LIMITED LIBERTÉ The Bastille has been stormed! Who will emerge victorious as various political factions vie to gain control of France during the French Revolution. Earn victory points by gaining favor from the moderate Gjrindins and the radical Jacobins, or engineer the overthrow of the revolutionaries and restore the monarchy. But, beware, for the threat of bread shortages, religious problems, purges, and the infamous Terror await to thwart your sovereignty! For 3-6 players ages 12 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) CAF WAR1010 $49.95 CHESSEX MANUFACTURING WIZ-WAR 8TH EDITION Wiz-War is a game of magical combat set in a stone labyrinth where players attempt to bring two of their opponents treasures back to their home bases while simultaneously guarding their own treasure hoard against theft. All new artwork, upgraded components, an expanded playing surface, and a revised, streamlined rulebook bring this classic beer-and-pretzels game into the new millennium. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) CHX 3RG7100 $34.95 CRYSTAL CASTE TRANSLUCENT MIXED DICE Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) D4 CYC 04004 $.60 D6 CYC 04006 $.60 D8 CYC 04008 $.60 D10 CYC 04010 $.60 D10% CYC 04011 $.60 D12 CYC 04012 $.60 D20 CYC 04020 $.60 D6LEGEND, INC./WEST END GAMES DC UNIVERSE RPG: GOTHAM CITY COMBO Don't venture into the dark streets of Gotham City without these invaluable guides: The Gotham City Sourcebook and The Daily Planet Guide to Gotham City. These DC Comics-approved encyclopedias for the DC Universe RPG are packaged together and priced to sell fast! Release Date: November, 2001. WEG 52021 $29.00 DC UNIVERSE RPG: JLA STARTER COMBO Your DC Universe RPG experience isn't complete without the presence of the Justice League of America to keep the peace. Collected together in this exciting combo pack you'll find a copy of the DC Universe RPG rulebook, a copy of the JLA Sourcebook, and a blister set of the JLA Hero Dice, packaged and priced to sell fast! Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WEG 52022 $46.00 DC UNIVERSE RPG: METROPOLIS COMBO These DC Comics-approved encyclopedias are packaged together and priced to sell! Included in this Metropolis Combo Pack for use with the DC Universe RPG you'll find a copy of both The Metropolis Sourcebook and The Daily Planet Guide to Metropolis. Release Date: November, 2001. WEG 52020 $22.00 DAWNFIRE GAMES DAWNFIRE RPG Dawnfire is a fantasy roleplaying system set in a unique world, with simple and flexible rules for extensive character generation and an original magic system that allows for spontaneous magic use in addition to more traditional spellcasting. Coupled with a vast Universal Skill and fast-paced combat system that includes rules for weapons, martial arts, and combat magic, Dawnfire offers unprecedented freedom in creating, running, and playing in a Fantasy RPG that few other games can match. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA DGI1001 $24.95 DREAM POD 9 DREAM POD 9 DEMO GAME PACK The DP9 demo game pack includes five copies of each of the four demo games for Heavy Gear Tactical Dueling, Jovian Chronicles Lightning Strike, Gear Krieg Tactical and the Tribe 8 RPG. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DPN 000 $19.00 GEAR KRIEG: FIELDS OF WAR This sourcebook explores the various theaters of the early days of the Second World War and the operations that take place in them. Fields of War contains bundles of tactical scenarios for the Gear Krieg universe, along with sample strike forces, special rules and miniature modeling advice. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DPN 510 $19.95 GEAR KRIEG MINIATURES Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) CAVALIER DPN 613 $11.95 ROUNDHEAD DPN 612 $13.95 ULLER DPN 614 $10.95 HEAVY GEAR: OPERATION JUNGLE DRUMS REDUX! Pulled from the vaults and reworked for Heavy Gear Second Edition, this thrilling adventure is back by popular request. Containing the original story intertwined with all new material, this book is a look back at where it all began, and comes with pre-generated characters and vehicles that can easily be modified for an ongoing campaign. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DPN 109 $12.95 HEAVY GEAR MINIATURES Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) BADGER APC DPN 260 $19.95 CAIMAN APC DPN 259 $19.95 JOVIAN CHRONICLES MINIATURES Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) BRUNNHILDE (2) DPN 428 $6.95 EUROGAMES/DESCARTES-USA, INC. DRACO & COMPANY Feared across the lands, The Round Table Gang is a band of brigands who scour the kingdom's roads for loot and plunder, lead by Draco, the king of thieves. Venture to the Shady Dragon Tavern as a member of his troupe, seeking to gain Draco's favor through drink, furious fawning, and elbowing in an effort to garner a bigger part of the loot. Wealth to those on Draco's good side... woe to those who aren't! For 3-6 players ages 12 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) EGD 2602 $16.95 VALLEY OF THE MAMMOTHS Battle rival tribes! Confront ferocious beasts! Vanquish your enemies to prosper, multiply and seize vast territory in your quest to advance your tribe in a pre-history world where the only rule of the land is survival of the fittest. For 3-6 players ages 12 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) EGD 2640 $34.95 FUNDEX GAMES, LTD 6 GAME DELUXE WOOD CABINET A beautiful solid wood game cabinet that holds and displays high quality playing components. Includes etched glass game board for Chess and Checkers, etched glass game board for Backgammon, glass Chess, Checker and Backgammon pieces, Double Six Dominoes, wood Cribbage board, deck of cards, two dice cups, 5 Poker Dice, Backgammon dice and instructions. Ages 12 and up. 2 players. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 05399 PI 14" GLASS CHESS SET W/COLOR PIECES Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 05512 PI BACKGAMMON Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 02630 PI CHECKERS Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 02620 PI CHESS & CHECKERS Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 02612 PI CHESS Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 02610 PI CHINESE CHECKERS Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 02640 PI DOUBLE 12 DOMINOES IN TIN Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 05412 PI DOUBLE 9 DOMINOES IN TIN Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 05409 PI HIT THE DECK CARD GAME Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 08360 PI HOT SLOTS DICE GAME Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FDX 02777 PI GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER 40K: TAU Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) TAU BATTLEFORCE GAW 3054 $89.99 TAU COMMANDER O'SHOVAH GAW 1613 $24.99 Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) SPACE MARINES MEGAFORCE GAW 1940 $139.99 TAU AUN'SHI GAW 8080B $9.99 TAU ETHEREAL CASTE GAW 8080A $7.99 TAU HAMMERHEAD TANK GAW 3053 $34.99 TAU KROOTOX GAW 8086A $14.99 TAU XV8 CRISIS BATTLESUNIT SQUAD GAW 3055 $19.99 TAU XV88 BROADSIDE BATTLES UNIT GAW 1612 $29.99 TYRANID BATTLEFORCE GAW 3056 $89.99 WARHAMMER 40K CHRISTMAS ARMIES Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) IMPERIAL GUARD CHRISTMAS ARMY GAW 67-17 $200.00 SPACE MARINES CHRISTMAS ARMY GAW 67-08 $200.00 TYRANID CHRISTMAS ARMY GAW 1926 $200.00 EMPIRE CHRISTMAS ARMY GAW 67-10 $200.00 ORK CHRISTMAS ARMY GAW 67-11 $200.00 GEO-HEX GEO-HEX BATTLEGROUNDS Light weight and durable, each diorama quality, urethane cast Battleground Terrain System piece is fully-finished and ready- to-use. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) LARGE KNOLL (D) GHX GH-9003 $24.95 LARGE KNOLL (G) GHX GH-8003 $24.95 ROCK OUTCROPPINGS (D) GHX GH-9002 $14.95 ROCK OUTCROPPINGS (G) GHX GH-8002 $14.95 ROCKY KNOLL (D) GHX GH-9001 $14.95 ROCKY KNOLL (G) GHX GH-8001 $14.95 ROCKY RIDGE (D) GHX GH-9004 $24.95 ROCKY RIDGE (G) GHX GH-8004 $24.95 GREEN RONIN PUBLISHING ARCANA SOCIETIES OF MAGIC Sorcerers and wizards are not the only practitioners of the magical arts. Esoteric orders of arcane initiates push the boundaries of magic beyond the limits of tomes and blood. This D20 System sourcebook introduces six different organizations that employ unique styles of magic to achieve their ends. The description of each society includes information of the group's history, goals, hierarchy, and leaders, as well as a map of its headquarters. New skills, feats, spells and prestige classes make it a complete package. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA GRR1011 $14.95 FREEPORT: CITY OF ADVENTURE HARDCOVER Freeport: The City of Adventure blows the lid off the most larcenous city in fantasy. Game industry veterans Matt Forbeck and Hal Mangold join Freeport creator Chris Pramas for an in-depth look at the people, places, and politics of the city of adventure. Jam packed with info on the city, the Serpent's Teeth, and the sea lanes, Freeport: The City of Adventure provides action- packed material for any D20 System campaign. The book also includes a full color poster map of the city, beautifully rendered with street-level detail. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA GRR1007 $29.95 GREY GHOST GAMES DERYNI: ATLAS OF THE ELEVEN KINGDOMS Join Brother Theo on a pilgrimage to the holy places of Gwynedd and surrounding lands, including fierce Connait, myth- ridden Mooryn, and Torenth in the East. Includes many maps and descriptions of people and places based on Katherine Kurtz's best-selling "Deryni" fantasy series. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) GGG 6002 $24.99 GUARDIANS OF ORDER TEKUMEL: FAST PLAY RULES This brief primer on the science fantasy universe of the exquisitely detailed world of Tekumel: Empire of the Petal Throne gives players and GMs insight into the Tekumel setting, background, culture, and new game system. These fast play rules are a handy tool for both experienced players and newcomers to the land of the Petal Throne, and includes an adventure to get the players going immediately. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) GOO 12-000 $4.95 TEKUMEL: MAN OF GOLD Written by the masterful Professor M.A.R. Barker, Man of Gold is the first novel based on Tekumel: Empire of the Petal Throne. Follow the quest of Harsan, acolyte of the temple of Thumis, as he ventures forth to seek a forgotten empire's super weapon known only as the Man of Gold. Release Date: November, 2001.. (CAUT:4) GOO 12-091 $14.95 GUILD OF BLADES PUBLISHING GROUP RISE OF THE RED ARMY BOX SET The long awaited expansion covering the Russian Revolution for the World War I series is here! Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) GUI 0023 $34.95 ROME'S GREATEST FOE: 2ND PUNIC WAR The Obscure Wars series ventures into the classical era with this 2-player game of Rome vs Carthage. Comes complete with a 20-page rule booklet, 2 piece 17" by 22" map, over 400 card stock fold over units, 75 plastic unit stands, 1D10, and tear pad with 40 Nation sheets. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) GUI 0080 $14.95 WORLDS OF HEROES & TYRANTS: HELL EXPANSION BOARD BOX SET The Hell Board expansion set provides all new options and encounters for players as they travel through the Hell gateway territory, adding several new characters, equipment, and encounter cards to the Worlds of Heroes & Tyrants fantasy board game. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) GUI 0503 $14.95 HOBGOBLYNN PRESS GODLIKE RPG Welcome to the dawn of the Super-Age! Join the ranks of the world's newest wonder - parahuman Talents - and crush the Axis forces in the greatest war mankind has ever known! Award-winning designers Dennis Detwiller (Delta Green) and Greg Stolze (Unknown Armies) have devised the Godlike RPG which features a new one-throw resolution system, and contains everything needed to adventure in a world brimming with parahuman Talents, including over 100 pages of background, 60 dossiers, 40 powers, 30 pages of weapons and equipment, plus a 40 page conversion allowing you to create and play superheroes in the D20 System! Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA HBG1000 $39.95 HOGSHEAD PUBLISHING S.L.A. INDUSTRIES: HUNTER SHEETS In the world of SLA, contract killers are licensed, media-darling murderers, sponsored by big business. Hunter Sheets offers full details and rules for these violent agents of SLA Industries. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) HOG 506 tba HOLISTIC DESIGN FADING SUNS D20 SYSTEM RULES It is the dawn of the 6th millennium and the stars grow dim. Feudal lords rule the Known Worlds, vying for power with fanatic priests and scheming guildsmen. Adventurers encounter aliens, psychics, lost worlds and ancient ruins. D20 System rules for high-tech devices and artifacts, from blasters and energy shields to cybernetics, is also included. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) HDI 0204 $25.00 HOUSE OF SLACK ASCENSION AT FIREPEAK The Archmage is dead, and you want his job! The first Wizard to complete their power structure will cast the Mighty Rite of Authority and ascend to the throne to rule the land. You and your rivals struggle for control using creatures of the land. Fairies, Vampires, Giants, Dwarves, Dragons and Henchmen are all subject to your whims to engage in combat! Beautifully illustrated by Nodwick creator Aaron Williams, Ascension at Firepeak allows 2 to 5 mages to face off in a wild battle for supremacy. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA HOS1000 $14.95 IMPRESSIONS ADVERTISING & MARKETING GAMEPLAY DEMO CD GamePlay contains a variety of "free" playable demo game material, quickstart rules, card games, mini-modules and more! Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) IMP 001 FREE INTERACTIVE IMAGINATION MAGI NATION CCG: DREAM'S END Interactive Imagination continues to push the envelope of artwork with Magi-Nation Duel's second expansion, Dream's End! Kybar's Teeth is a harsh range of granite spires, steep cliffs, and cold winds. Kybarite Magi live a harsh life, but they dream big. The Weave is a mile-deep ocean of sentient grass. Few will enter it, fewer still ever leave it. The Weave Magi are a peaceful people, and live in harmony with the grass. These two new regions are introduced in this expansion series in two pre- constructed decks and 11-card booster packs. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. BOOSTER DISPLAY IIM 8015-D $118.44 BOOSTER PACK IIM 8015-S $3.29 STARTER DECK IIM 7022-S $9.99 STARTER DISPLAY IIM 7022-D $99.90 ONIAN GAMES STUDIO XRO DINN CHRONICLES The Xro Dinn Chronicles is an epic science fiction campaign centering around the mysterious Xro Dinn, an ancient race of historians seeking to gather information about the surfacing races within the Frontier. Explore the great mysteries of the Xodar Xro Dinn, or the cyber-culture of the Quiizbenqq, or the clan wars of the Middarians, or the espionage of the Borloans in your quest to find purpose in this far future universe. Based on a storyteller system of flexible and quick resolution rules, Xro Dinn Chronicles offers a rich and detailed universe waiting to be discovered. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA XDC1100 $26.95 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: SIREN'S PRIZE A daring quest takes the adventurers first to a wizard's tower, then below into dangerous seaside caverns to face a daunting challenge and unravel the mystery which is the Siren's Prize. Players will find the journey to be a test of intelligence, wisdom, and fortitude, as they become the owners of great fortune, or hideous tragedy, in this Kingdoms of Kalamar D20 System adventure for 5th to 8th level players. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) KEN 1107 $11.99 LOONEY LABS CHRONONAUTS: LOST IDENTITIES The Lost Identities expansion pack introduces thirteen new ID cards for your Chrononauts deck, each created by fans as winning entries in the Lost Identities contest. Each booster pack contains (13) Chrononauts ID's, (1) mission card, and (1) product packaging, and are offered in 36-count displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY LOO 013-D $108.00 BOOSTER PACK LOO 013-S $3.00 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING GLADIATOR: SANDS OF DEATH From one-on-one combat to pitched battles, anything goes in the gladiatorial arenas in the name of savage entertainment. Gladiator: Sands of Death is the first in the Campaign series from Mongoose Publishing that is fully compatible with any fantasy-based D20 System, providing lavish detail on gladiator combat, new equipment, weapons, and specialist gladiator prestige classes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP2001 $16.95 SEAS OF BLOOD Seas of Blood is the definitive D20 System sourcebook for gamers seeking to take their campaigns beyond the shore, providing detailed information on sea-based scenarios and campaigns. Additionally, players will have access to a full trading and merchant system, as well as fantasy battleships and dreadnoughts. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP3001 $19.95 SLAYERS GUIDE TO AMAZONS Following the success of previous Slayer's Guides, this 32-page D20 System sourcebook is jam packed with hot information on the female-dominated tribes of the deep jungles, detailing their entire society and extremely efficient methods of waging war. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP0005 $9.95 SLAYERS GUIDE TO TROGLODYTES This invaluable sourcebook designed specifically for fantasy-based D20 System games offers a wealth of knowledge and intimate detail on this ancient reptilian race of cold-blooded monsters to further enhance campaign settings. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP0004 $9.95 PALE KNIGHT: LOST OUTPOST In this first installment to the Pale Knight D20 System adventure series, savvy orcs have seized a long-abandoned elven outpost in the Dragonspine Mountains, and your band of intrepid adventurers are hired to clear it out. But, how does one assault a manned, fortified stronghold without meeting a grisly death at the hands of a den of orcs? Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MKY1106 $9.95 TSAR RISING The cry echoes across Torassia: "The Tyrant is dead!" Now, an empty throne creates anarchy and chaos as the two reigning princes and the Tsar's advisor battle for the right of sovereignty, while a dark, winter storm rages, leaving a trail of death, despair, and undead in the capital of Torassia. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MKY1107 $11.95 MULTISIM PUBLICATIONS AGONE: GRIMOIRE Within the pages of this AGONE sourcebook you'll discover all the secrets of the mages, new occult practices, spells and opuses, as well as the arcana of Choreography. Additionally, you'll learn necessary information pertaining to the nature of Harmundia, the Square and Cipher-Sorcerers. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MLM6097 $20.95 MYSTIC EYE GAMES HUNT: RISE OF EVIL CORE BOOK VOLUME 2 "The Hunt: Rise of Evil" is the core D20 campaign setting for the dark world of Gothos, a fantastic land where the dreams and nightmares of our sleeping earth folk find there way into this mystical world. This second sourcebook explores the guilds and cults of Gothos, offering many associated prestige classes for adventurers. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA MYG0007 $12.95 OTHERWORLD CREATIONS DIOMIN: STATE OF THE NATIONS VOLUME 1 Since the Sundering, when the Gods fought and the Arak were split, the six major nations of Diomin have been at odds. But, a new beginning of peace and prosperity shines on the horizon, as the first trade treaties are being drafted. It is a dynamic time, one rife with potential conflict, and the slightest wrong move could set the whole of the world on fire. Read on, and discover what makes the nations of Gadianti and Hearthom unique in this first of a series of Nation sourcebooks devised for the D20 System campaign realm of Diomin. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA OWC1003 $23.95 DIOMIN: STATE OF THE NATIONS VOLUME 2 Throughout all the generations and changes in Diomin, the Arak have remained true to the One, casting out those who have strayed, and ostracized those who have lowered themselves to breeding with the T'endrak. Born of the Arak Dolphin and Turtle clans, the Gnolaum have set themselves apart from their barbaric fathers, their journeys bringing them nobility, grace, and strength unmatched in all others on Diomin. And so it is that these two opposing legions come full circle, but can they find a common ground? Or is another war between neighbors on its way? A D20 System Diomin sourcebook. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA OWC1004 $23.95 DIOMIN: STATE OF THE NATIONS VOLUME 3 The Zeredite Kingdom is the largest, most populous, and most organized nation on the continent, its monarchy the oldest uninterrupted line of succession in the whole of Diomin. Strength. Honor. Loyalty. Duty. These are all at the heart of what it is to be a true Child of Zered. And yet, from this came Tiras, traitor to the old ways of his forefathers, who stole the sacred sword Kammerath and fled northward with his followers to found a nation which now bears his name. Now it is the Tirasim whose forms of government, of waging war, of rapid expansion, and of treating all people equally now threaten their older ancestor and neighbor. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA OWC1005 $23.95 PALLADIUM BOOKS RIFTS: AFTERMATH OF WAR The final siege on Tolkeen represents a new beginning. This 200+ page sourcebook re-examines the world of Rifts, encouraging you to explore what has occurred over the War Years elsewhere, as well as ride the shock waves that follow in the aftermath. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) PAL 0846 $20.95 O/A RIFTS: BOOK OF MAGIC This huge, 280+ page sourcebook for Rifts collects all the myriad types of magic, hundreds of magic spells, Techno-Wizard weapons and vehicles, Rune weapons, and other magic items and artifacts, as well as details on magic character classes, clarification on magic combat and rules, GM tips, and more! Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) PAL 0848 $24.95 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP DEADLANDS CLASS BOOK: WAY OF THE NEW SCIENCE Steampunk and the men and women who create infernal devices of ghost rock and steel is the subject of this third class book for Deadlands: D20. Inside are dozens of weird gizmos, new skills, feats, and prestige classes for the Weird West's insane Tinkerers! Release Date: December, 2001. PIN DL-1114 $15.00 DEADLANDS: DODGE CITY Dodge is a city of intrigue smack in the Disputed Lands. Half its citizens support the Union while the other half whistle Dixie. The only thing keeping Dodge from its own civil war is its legendary lawmen, Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson. Take your posse to this brand new exciting core campaign setting for Deadlands or Deadlands: D20. Release Date: November, 2001. PIN DL-1039 $25.00 DEADLANDS CLASS BOOK: HUCKSTERS The second Class Book for Deadlands: D20 contains new spells, skills, feats, and prestige classes unique to the Huckster class, the Wild Western magician of Deadlands! Release Date: November, 2001. PIN DL-1113 15.00 WEIRD WAR TWO: AFRIKA KORPSE The second Weird War Two sourcebook is set in the hot sands of the North African desert. Join the Allied fight against the German armored machine led by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. Afrika Korpse includes new weapons, prestige classes, skills, feats, horrors, twisted plots, and a whole tank load of creepy background information on the African Front! Release Date: November, 2001. PIN DL-13004 25.00 GREAT RAIL WARS: Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) CAJUN HUNTERS PIN DL-1524 $14.95 DEADBEAT BAND PIN DL-1525 $14.95 FERAL DEAD PIN DL-1526 $14.95 WEREWOLF PIN DL-1228 $14.95 YOUNG RATTLERS PIN DL-1528 $14.95 GREAT RAIL WARS: Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) COVEN PIN DL-1527 $14.95 CHINESE OGRES PIN DL-1531 $12.95 CROW DOG SOLDIERS PIN DL-1529 $12.95 HUMAN BOMBS PIN DL-1530 $12.95 SORCERER PIN DL-1229 $3.95 STEAM TURTLES PIN DL-1533 $14.95 STEAMJACKS PIN DL-1532 $12.95 TINKERER PIN DL-1233 $2.95 POD WOLF PUBLISHING WORLD TREE RPG The World Tree, a collective branching of city-states that dot the landscape amongst the forests and fields on their flat tops. The eight prime species, to whom the gods have given access to all of the magical Arts, live in peace and prosperity. But for those who hear the call to adventure, by design or by accident, the Tree can be a perilous place still. Filled with stories and advice from the inhabitants, this sourcebook details information about the World Tree and its prime cultures, and introduces a completely integrated D20-based rules system. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA PAD1001 $29.95 REAPER MINIATURES PRO-PAINTS ¾oz PAINTS Pro-Paints are professional quality acrylic paints, perfect for all your favorite miniatures. Release Date: November, 2001. 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(CAUT:4) BORSIG SPLINE OGRE RPR 07034 $10.99 MORTAR ARMED HEAVY INFANTRY RPR 07033 $8.99 MORTAR ARMED REGULAR INFANTRY RPR 07032 $8.99 WEAPONS PACK I RPR 07030 $7.99 WEAPONS PACK II RPR 07031 $7.99 DARK HEAVEN MINIATURES. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) BARROW RATS (2) RPR 02544 $4.99 BULGOTH, CAVE TROLL KING RPR 02542 $5.99 DARBIN THE DEADLY, WIZARD RPR 02541 $2.99 ELLADAN SWIFTBROOK, ELVEN RANGER RPR 02543 $3.29 KING DONEGAL OF BREONNE RPR 02536 $2.99 LESSER ELEMENTALS (4) RPR 02538 $6.99 MAGIC TREASURES (3) RPR 02540 $4.99 NICOLE OF THE BLADE RPR 02535 $2.99 ORANKAR, OGRE BOSS RPR 02537 $4.99 DARK HEAVEN LEGENDS: LAIR OF THE HILL GIANT An adventure for the Dark Heavens Legends series for the D20 System. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RPR 10014 $19.95 SILVER DRAGON Dungeon Dwellers 25mm fantasy miniatures line. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RPR 02539 $12.99 RIO GRANDE GAMES GARGON The players portray warlocks competing to capture amulets from the various flying creatures of fantasy: fairies, dragons, gargoyles, manticores, pegasi, and phoenixes. Earn the most amulets through cunning and stealthy card play to reign supreme above your fellow warlocks. For 3-5 players, ages 10 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RGG 188 $9.95 GNUMIES Gnumies, alien spacefaring creatures who love to party, try to avoid having certain party-crashers as guests. Getting families to come gives players extra points, but allowing gate-crashers in, loses points. Of course, certain guests have special powers which can help or hinder players in their search for the best party. For 2-5 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RGG 187 $9.95 SHARK Cash or crash - that's the world of Shark! Players portray managers of international corporations speculating their own and competitor's stocks in hope of acquiring new subsidiaries, gaining commissions, and investing in different corporations in their bid for big profits. A 2-6 player game for ages 10 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RGG 186 $39.95 SPIES INCORPORATED Stealth, cunning, and deception are the trademark skills of a secret spy, as players seek to break into houses, crack safes, steal assignments, and learn the identities of their opponent's secret spy in their quest to score the most points with the powers-that- be. For 2-7 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RGG 190 $29.95 WASTE THE BUSINESS GAME Acquire technology, raw materials, and reliable employees while devising efficient waste management as players attempt to cut costs and avoid being penalized in their quest to manufacture their products while maintaining an equal balance between nature and the infringement of technology. For 2-5 players, ages 12 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RGG 191 $29.95 YETI CUP Players devise teams of downhill snowboard racers each competing for the coveted Yeti Cup. Movement is managed by playing cards to move their racers, but beware, for all players also have cards which cause the Yetis, watching from the hills on each side of the race course, to throw snowballs at the racers and knock them out of the race. Avoid the obstacles and cross the finish line to earn your place in the annals of Yeti Cup history! For 3-5 players, ages 8 and up. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) RGG 189 $19.95 SABERTOOTH GAMES, INC. WARHAMMER 40K CCG Hidden from view for many years, a secret has been exposed on the planet Pandora Prime. Now, armies from across the galaxy have arrived to fight for this coveted prize. Will the army of violent Orks, the righteous Space Marines, the crafty Eldar, or perhaps the vile forces of Chaos leave with Pandora's secret? In this battle intensive card game based on the Games Workshop universe of War-hammer 40K, it's up to you, the player, to decide! This awesome CCG is introduced in 12-count displays containing 55-card decks, and 40-count displays of 12-card booster packs. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY SAB 1020-D $131.60 BOOSTER PACK SAB 1020-S $3.29 STARTER DECK SAB 1010-S $9.99 STARTER DISPLAY SAB 1010-D $119.88 SANGUINE PRODUCTIONS LTD IRONCLAW ANTHROPOMORPHIC RPG MINIATURES Release Date: November, 2001 (CAUT:4) ANNUSHKA FEMALE BAT ADVENTURER SPL 15007 $4.95 ANTON MALE HORSE KNIGHT SPL 15002 $4.95 BEAGAN MALE WOLF ATAVIST SPL 15006 $5.95 DIEDRA FEMALE SQUIRREL RANGER SPL 15010 $4.95 HENDRICK MALE WEASEL BURGLAR SPL 15004 $4.95 MANSUR MALE CANINE MAGE SPL 15005 $4.95 MAVRA FEMALE FOX WIZARD SPL 15008 $4.95 MEI LING FEMALE CAT BOUNTY HUNTER SPL 15003 $4.95 TYCHO MALE RAT WIZARD SPL 15009 $4.95 VESPER MALE RACCOON CLERIC SPL 15001 $4.95 SCORE/DONRUSS PLAYOFF, LP BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER CCG Vampires, demons, the occult - just an average day at high school for Buffy and the inhabitants of Sunnydale! Designed by Christian Moore (Dune CCG & Star Trek: The Next Generation RPG), this 200-card base set highlights characters and events introduced in Season 1 & 2, boasting 10 special high-tech cards and 10 promo cards. Starter Decks contain 61-cards, a Playmat, and rulebook, and are introduced in 10-count displays, while 12-card supplemental booster packs come in 36-count displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailer in full displays. Please check with your retailers for availability. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY SCO 85168-D PI BOOSTER PACK SCO 85168-S PI STARTER DECK SCO 85162-S PI STARTER DISPLAY SCO 85162-D PI SAVAGE MOJO, INC. SUZERAIN MORTAL REALMS RPG UNLIMITED HARDCOVER Torn out of the real world, players are thrust into the warring conflicts of gods of various mythologies. Now known as "Reincarnates," each character is granted a Telesma, a magical jewel in the form of a talisman, which grants its wearer supernatural powers. Armed with their Telesma, the intrepid group of trouble-shooters is returned to one time or another in the Mortal Realms, on a mission for the gods. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA SM2001 $34.99 SOVEREIGN PRESS, INC. SOVEREIGN STONE 28MM MINIATURES Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DAGNARUS LORD OF THE VOID SVP 3801 $3.50 SHAKUR VRYKYL SVP 3802 $3.50 VALURA VRYKYL SVP 3803 $3.50 SOVEREIGN STONE RPG: ESCAPE INTO DARKNESS Escape from a military prison camp and help an elf deliver a message that could very well save the life of a Dominion Lord! Brave the deadly perils of Loerem and the D20 System world of Sovereign Stone in this exciting adventure for 1st-3rd level characters. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) SVP 3301 $9.95 SSDC, INC. BATTLE MASTERS: CARNAGE SCREEN Contained herein are all the necessary tables, combat formulas, malfunctions, and critical hit charts used by Battle Masters everywhere. Also included is a 16-page mini-adventure with complementary rules for the Survival Warrior game system. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA SSZ2200 $12.95 STEVE JACKSON GAMES FRAG DEADLANDS The fast-moving "first person shooter" boardgame mutated into the Weird West! Combining the award-winning Deadlands background with the fast, fun Frag rules, Frag Deadlands allows you to play as a magic-using huckster, an undead Harrowed gunslinger, or a Mad Scientist fragging your foes on the main street of Doomtown, and hanging 'em on the gallows! Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) SJG 1342 $34.95 GURPS: COPS GURPS: Cops is an in-depth look at the world of the police officer, as players recreate their favorite cop show with details about police forces through history, unique policing careers, and what investigations are like in the real world up through the courts and sentencing. This is a gritty, no-punches-pulled book for the player and GM who want a realistic game. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) SJG 6534 $22.95 GURPS: STEAMPUNK HARDCOVER Written by William Stoddard, this book combines the mood of cyberpunk with the setting of an alternate Industrial Age, where computers run on steam power, walking colossi stalk the battlefields, flying ironclads rule the skies, and science is the new frontier. It covers the real events, politics, and personalities of the Industrial Age, as well as the weird science that could have been created as vehicles, robots, airships, and more. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) SJG 6049 $34.95 IN NOMINE: ANIME This book showcases how perfectly the world of angels and demons fits the "anime" style of art and fiction. Just shout "Gabriel's Flame of Vengeance!" and fry those evildoers, or serve the Archdemon of Technology by building a giant mecha and piloting it against Heaven! Includes discussions of character types, hints for in-genre roleplaying, and complete campaign backgrounds. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) SJG 3325 $9.95 OGRE SCENARIO BOOK 1 Lots of Ogre adventure, at a bargain price! This book includes seven complete scenarios including "Hammer & Anvil," "Run For The Border," "Black Knight," plus four others, requiring only the original maps from Ogre to play! Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) SJG 3204 $5.95 SQUARE GRIDS PACK 28 X 32 (4) A simple, useful package: four 28" x 32" sheets, each printed on both sides with a grid of 1" squares and a lighter grid of 1/4 inch squares. Create your own maps for D20, Frag, the original Car Wars, RoboRally, or any other game that uses a grid system! Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) SJG 5199 $6.95 SUSAN PRESCOT GAMES O/A BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER BOARD GAME Take on the role of either a human or a vampire in the battle for control of Sunnydale! Use a combination of skill, planning, daring and luck to seek out alliances with your allies to fight and destroy your enemies. But don't wait too long… as the cycle of night and day strengthens and weakens both sides! DIA 210627 PI BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER/ANGEL BOARD GAME The City of Angels. Between pervasive evil and countless temptations lurking beneath the city's glittery facade, Los Angeles proves to be the ideal address for a fallen vampire looking to save a few lost souls. By day or night there are souls to be saved, and dangers to overcome. Make the most of this time, for come the dawn, you will lose your powers and have mortal weaknesses. In this intriguing boardgame based on the Angel television series set in the Buffy the Vampire Slayer universe, you'll need to apply some subtle manipulation, deduction and vampiric skills to earn your place as the reigning saviour of souls on the road to perdition. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DIA DBG-004 $23.99 JOHNNY BRAVO BOARD GAME Cartoon Network's Johnny Bravo is easily recognized by three characteristics: Big Hair, Big Muscles, and Big Ego. Fancying himself to be God's gift to women, he is blissfully unaware that the opposite sex is actually repelled by his narcissistic ways. Join Mama, Little Suzy, and Johnny Bravo's immense ego as players vie for fame, fortune, and the eternal quest for Johnny's dream date. Woo chicks, buy hair gel, and karate-chop your way to victory! Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DIA DBG-002 $22.99 WACKY RACES BOARD GAME Dick Dastardly & Muttley, Penelope Pitstop, Peter Perfect, and The Ant Hill Mob are among the challengers in this board game based on the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon highlighting their zany antics and daring-do in the Wacky Races circuit. Players take on the roles of one of eleven teams as they race gallantly (and not so gallantly) across all manner of terrain to secure that elusive win. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DIA DBG-001 $22.99 THYRSUS GAMES FVLMINATA RPG: ARMED WITH LIGHTNING Imagine Imperial Rome with guns! In the world of FVLMINATA, an explosive black powder is discovered amidst the rubble of the erupted Vesuvius...terra fulminata or "earth armed with lightning"...changing the fated course of Roman history, and laying the foundation for The Imperium Romanum in AD 248! FVLMINATA features extensive research of the ancient world and unique game mechanics designed to capture the flavor of adventuring in the Roman Empire. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA THR1001 $25.00 FVLMINATA RPG: INSULAE BRITANNICAE Insulae Britannicae offers background on the provinces of Britannia (England), Caledonia (Scotland) and Hibernia (Ireland) for the FVLMINATA RPG universe. Extensive details, from the soothing mineral springs of Aquae Sulis to the wilderness fort of Pinnata Castra to the druidic groves of the Saltus Dabronus, will allow GameMasters to create adventures and whole campaigns in these bleak northern provinces. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA THR1002 $20.00 TOWER GAMES DARKWOOD RPG In 1066, the Norman army smashed English resistance and conquered Britain. Their spirits crushed, the people gave up hope and accepted a life of virtual slavery under Norman rule. Out of this time a band of heroes will emerge. Their fame will bring hope to the oppressed Anglo Saxon peoples, and strike fear into the corrupt hearts of Prince John and his agents. One man shall lead this band, One man who carries a longbow and wears a hood...Robin Hood! This complete stand-alone game features complete rules and 2 adventures with over 30 Adventure Seeds! Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA TWG1000 $21.50 TROLL LORD GAMES CODEX GERMANIA Codex Germania details the Norse and Germanic gods and their mythos in this first volume of the Myth & Legend series of D20 System sourcebooks by original Deities & Demigods co-author Rob Kuntz. Included in this 175-page hardcover tome you'll find new prestige classes, cleric types, spells, weapons, and items, plus information on such legendary creatures as Fenris Wolf and the minions of Undead Hel. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA TLG5001 $29.95 USAOPOLY O/A SIMPSONS CLUE USO C04 $29.95 O/A STAR TREK ORIGINAL SERIES MONOPOLY Become a member of the "Original" U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 and "boldly go where no man has gone before!" Monopoly, the world's most popular board game, has been beamed to the Beta Quadrant. This special limited edition Star Trek edition includes a Numbered Certificate of Authenticity bearing William Shatner's signature, and exclusive Alien Species Identification guide and U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701 Ship's Manifest, 8 collectible pewter tokens showcasing Captain Kirk, Commander Spock, Dr. "Bones" McCoy, Chief Engineer Scotty, Lt. Sulu, Lt. Uhura, Ensign Chekov, and Nurse Chapel, and more! uso 111 $40.00 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING EXALTED: TRILOGY OF THE 2ND AGE BOOK 2 Before there was a World of Darkness, there was something else. It was a land of turmoil in the Second Age of man. It was a time of high adventure and heroes re-born. It was a setting of savage peril and sprawling decadence. It was the world of Exalted. The Trilogy of the Second Age is the first White Wolf fiction series set in this fantastic time and place. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 10081 $6.50 MAGE ASCENSION: CONVENTION BOOK ITERATION X REVISED Iteration X represents the cutting edge of artifice, material science and man-machine technology. The Clockwork Conventioneers may be considered killer cyborgs or emotionless drones by their peers, but in truth they're pioneers as well as warriors. But with directives from machine intelligence and humans who give up flesh for metal, who's the master and who's the servant? A new direction for the Conventions of Mage: The Ascension, this revised sourcebook introduces completely new material covering history, practices, beliefs, special character rules and more. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 04035 $14.95 MAGE SORCERERS CRUSADE: LANDS OF MYSTERY As part of a new direction for Mage: The Sorcerers Crusade, Lands of Mystery takes the exploits of mages and Daedaleans into enticing and dangerous locales, offering new material to add depth to your characters, including exploration of Middle-Eastern and Asian magickal societies, Merits and Flaws for non-European characters, supernatural allies and heretofore unknown adversaries. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 04811 $17.95 MAZE OF ZAYENE: DIMENSIONS OF FLIGHT Having escaped from the maze, our heroes now flee for their lives up mountainous peaks not of this world, to a land of blue ice and deadly elemental forces, through ancient deserts where the winds whisper of death, and to the not-so-Happy Hunting Grounds where their ultimate challenge awaits! The Maze of Zayene part 2, Dimensions of Flight, is the second in a four-part series by award-winning game designer Robert J. Kuntz introducing four highly detailed magical and elemental realms, as well as a king's ransom in new monsters and magic! A D20 System fantasy adventure for 4 to 6 characters of 8th to 12th level. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 08381 $11.95 RAPPAN-ATHUK III Undaunted by the decimation of your party, the imprisonment of your wizard and the corruption of your priest to the service of Orcus, you still want more! But do you possess the courage to enter a level of Hell itself? Designed for D20 System characters of 12th level and higher, Rappan Athuk-The Lower Levels is the culmination of the most famous and feared dungeon in all the lands. Release Date: December, 2001 (CAUT:4) WWP 08362 14.95 RAVENLOFT: DENIZENS OF DARKNESS Fiends prowl the oppressed world of Ravenloft, inflicting their whims on a terrorized populace. From the cunning blood goblins to terrible artificial constructs to the monstrous lords of the domains, evil dominates the night. This tome compiles the haunts that scourge the Ravenloft world. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 15002 $21.95 SCARRED LANDS ANTHOLOGY The first Scarred Lands novel tells the stories of the heroes and villains who have left the greatest mark on the new world, collecting the tales of King Virduk of Calastia, the Incarnate, Barconius the holy knight of Corean, and others. Release Date: November, 2001. WWP 11660 $6.50 THE DIVINE & THE DEFEATED Learn all the prayers, rituals, spells, totems, blood magic and worship practices across the Scarred Lands. Witness the avatar embodiments of the gods as they walk the land, and face servants sent from beyond. A Sword & Sorcery D20 System sourcebook detailing the Gods & Titans of the Scarred Lands. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 08311 $26.95 TRIBEBOOK: BONE GNAWERS REVISED The second of the revised Tribebooks is here, and this time the Bone Gnawers get their day in the sun. Tribebook: Bone Gnawers details the social pariahs of the Garou Nation, from their sardonic, pragmatic culture to their uncanny powers of survival, all updated. Now you can see what happens when werewolves are pushed to the limit. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 03852 $14.95 TRIBE NOVEL: BONE GNAWERS & STARGAZER In "Tribe Novel: Bone Gnawers", valiant Garou warriors return to Eastern Europe to eradicate the growing evil that has confounded their efforts thus far. Where the mighty and noble have failed, hope now rests with humble werewolves who make their homes in filth. Then, in "Tribe Novel: Stargazers", Antonine Teardrop may hold the key to Garou victory against the evil of Eastern Europe, but his tribe's withdrawal from the Garou Nation may have damaged his credibility beyond repair. Even if it has not, servants of the Wyrm want him dead. Release Date: November, 2001. WWP 11153 $6.50 VAMPIRE THE DARK AGES: ASHEN CULTS Ashen Cults is a complete guide to the dark faiths promoted by Cainites in the Dark Ages to promote their agendas, rule their domains and seek their own enlightenment. From ghoul and revenant blood cults and twisted Ventrue breeding stock to secret Malkavian orders and black churches, everything you need to add strange servitors and fanatical devotion to your chronicle is right here. A sourcebook for Vampire: The Dark Ages. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 02835 $14.95 VAMPIRE ETERNAL STRUGGLE CCG: BLOODLINES Although not clans unto themselves, other vampire bloodlines in the World of Darkness wield their own formidable influence in the eternal struggle. Bloodlines and splintered offshoots of greater clans still have their parts to play in the Jyhad, and no elder is so unwise as to dismiss them. Bloodlines is the third expansion for the Vampire: The Eternal Struggle CCG, providing over 120 new cards, detailing the Ahrimanes, Baali, Blood Brothers, Daughters of Cacophony, Gargoyles, Harbingers of Skulls, Kiasyd, Nagaraja, Salubri, Samedi and True Brujah, along with each faction's unique powers. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY WWP 02575 $99.00 BOOSTER PACK WWP 02575-S $2.75 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: CAIRO BY NIGHT Older than both of the warring sects combined, Cairo sits perched atop the Nile like a pharaoh upon a throne, but all is not well in the city. Ancient conspiracies play out nightly while the Caitiff prince struggles with the resident Kindred's issues of faith. Cairo hides a myriad of secrets from itself as well as its shadowy denizens. Cairo by Night presents a chronicle setting that focuses on two of Vampire's core themes, the Final Nights and the price of eternal unlife. A city sourcebook for Vampire: The Masquerade. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 02410 $15.95 WICKED PRESS CAT RPG: A STORYTELLING GAME OF FANCY "Once upon a time, the King of the Cats lost his eye fighting the Queen of the Dogs for the right to rule the world. The King lost his eye, but the Queen lost the world, and cats have protected men from things they can't see ever since..." Cat is a roleplaying game for players of all ages. Included in this campaign book you'll find complete rules for Beginner and Advanced Play, information on mundane and magical enemies, Feline Factual Folklores investigating the untold and mysterious world of cats, and over two dozen story hooks. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA WP1002 $10.00 TOOTH AND CLAW RPG Tooth & Claw is the roleplaying game of dinosaurs in a savage world of prehistoric fact and fantasy where "you" are the dinosaur and "you" rule the world! Designed for gamers of all ages, the game system is both easy-to-learn and sophisticated, with simple and fun "saurian" Character creation rules. Tooth & Claw introduces the realm of Pangea, offering extensive information on this fantastic world, details on creating adventures with dinosaur ribes, and aspects of their mysterious magic. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA WP3001 $15.00 WHO KILLED LORD DAVENPORT Who Killed Lord Davenport is a murder mystery unlike any you've seen before, introducing a dozen NPCs complete with their own motives, methods and opportunities, along with a shifting environment which allows for versatile gameplay. The second Multi-Module from Wicked Press, this D20 System adventure for characters level 5-9 is designed to be completely modular, and can be adjusted to suit players' unique abilities and tastes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA WP2002 $10.00 WINGNUT STUPER POWERS RPG DELUXE StuperPowers Deluxe is the all-new, fully-revised, second-edition version of the RPG in which you play a superhero endowed with silly, useless, and downright gross superpowers, sent into battle with the only slightly less ridiculous forces of evil. SPD is jam-packed with 100 fully-playable powers, the all-new character advancement rules, a full-length, four-adventure campaign, Live-Action rules, and the kid-tested, mother-approved Instaventures Random Scenario Generation system! Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) WZA WN4001 $16.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST O/A TEMPLE OF ELEMENTAL EVIL PB A group of young, inexperienced adventurers are drawn together in a quest to find a missing prince, and are swept up in a devious plot hatched by evil sorcerers, foul murderers, and a she-demon hell-bent for worldwide havoc! A Greyhawk novel based on the classic D&D adventure. TSR 21864 $6.99 O/A DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: FORGOTTEN REALMS CAMPAIGN HC The Forgotten Realms campaign is the largest and most popular setting in the D&D game. Everything a player needs to adventure in the Forgotten Realms can be found right here: history, maps, non-player characters, geography, economics, societies, organizations, religions, politics, monsters, magic items, spells ... even a start-up adventure in the Realms! This book also re-integrates the Realms with the core rules of the Dungeons & Dragons game and uses the Third Edition rules to expand the Realms TSR 11836 $39.95 O/A DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: TOME & BLOOD GUIDE TO WIZARDS AND SORCERERS This accessory expansion for the D&D 3rd Edition campaign setting contains extensive guidelines for creating unique and innovative variations on wizard and sorcerer themed characters, allowing players a broader scope in customizing their characters with specific abilities, skills, and personalities. TSR 11845 $19.95 O/A DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: TOME & BLOOD GUIDE TO WIZARDS AND SORCERERS This accessory expansion for the D&D 3rd Edition campaign setting contains extensive guidelines for creating unique and innovative variations on wizard and sorcerer themed characters, allowing players a broader scope in customizing their characters with specific abilities, skills, and personalities. TSR 11845 $19.95 O/A DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: PSIONICS HANDBOOK Psionics is the ability to harness, shape, and control natural forces that are contained within the Psionicist. Dungeon Masters who wish to add psionics to a D&D campaign need look no further than the 160-page Psionics Handbook. It includes valuable information about all things psionic: character classes/prestige classes, feats, related skills, monsters, powers, and much more. For D&D 3rd Edition. TSR 11835 $26.95 O/A DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: SWORD & FIST GUIDE TO FIGHTERS AND MONKS Sword and Fist is required reading for any player with a desire to create a specific type of fighter or monk. The book contains paths of skills, feats, and equipment characters need to master in order to possess desired abilities-it starts with the end result and then offers a step-by-step guide to achieve that character type. Dungeon Masters and players alike can also see how these types of characters would impact a campaign world. TSR 11829 $19.95 O/A DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: DUNGEON MASTERS GUIDE (3RD) The Third Edition Dungeon Master's Guide is an essential rulebook for the D&D game and is a must-have for every Dungeon Master. It features 224-pages of beautifully rendered, intuitively presented rules and material designed exclusively to get a Third Edition D & D campaign up and running. TSR 11551 $19.95 O/A DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: PLAYERS HANDBOOK (3RD) The Players Handbook is the definitive rulebook for the Dungeons & Dragons game - the bestselling adventure game of all time, redesigned for a new millennium. It contains complete rules for the Third Edition D&D game, and is an essential source for anyone who wants to play the newest version of the quintessential roleplaying game.Third Edition D&D is the clearest, most innovative manifestation of the game that launched an industry. Featuring a new, more versatile rules system playtested by over 600 players worldwide. New characters and more flexible character classes are easier than ever to create using the new CD-ROM character generator included free with every handbook. Dungeons & Dragons is the name in fantasy roleplaying. TSR 11550 $19.95 O/A HARRY POTTER TCG Nothing will enchant legions of Harry Potter fans quite like the chance to test their own wizardy skills. In this trading card game based on the bestselling Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone novel, players become their favorite wizards at Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, using spells, potions, and magical creatures to harness their powers and master their abilities. This 116-card series is introduced in 8-count, 82-card, two-player Starter Deck Displays, and 36-count, 11-card Booster Displays. NOTE: This item is sold to retailer in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. (CAUT:3 & 4) BOOSTER DISPLAY WOC 14030 PI BOOSTER PACK WOC 14030-S PI STARTER DECK WOC 14033-S PI STARTER DISPLAY WOC 14033 PI WIZKIDS LLC MAGE KNIGHT METALS Release Date: November, 2001. 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Aided by the special ability "Quickness", the Knights Immortal, guardians of the Sturnmonts Mountains, now possess a level of mobility previously unseen. WIZ 405 $24.95 ATLANTIS GUILD WAR MACHINE Unleash the destructive power of the Atlantis Guild War Machine upon the Mage Knight arena! For use in larger scale Mage Knight skirmishes, the "Fist of Tezla" boast 5 points of articulation and 8 moveable claws, which rend enemy troops as the magically flying tank hovers overhead atop clear plastic posts attached to its combat base. WIZ 408 $34.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME BOOGIEPOP PHANTOM VOLUME 3 DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Right Stuf International! Mamaro was never like other guys, but he suddenly discovers that he has little in common with humans at all. Meanwhile, Nagi Kirima goes through life with a single purpose: carry on the investigation which has brought her to the Manticore. Then, Saki is a gifted pianist. Popular and talented, she is being manipulated to become something that she never will be. In the park late at night, though, there is rumored to be someone who brings a resolution for life's problems... Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD RST RDVD2023 $29.95 VIDEO DUBBED RST RS9023 $19.98 DIRTY PAIR FLASH: ANGELS AT WORLDS END DVD From A.D.Vision! Their Codename: Lovely Angels. Their Assignment: Protect a computer troubleshooter from assassination. Their Goal: Sow as many wild oats as possible on the number one party planet. Unfortunately, both plans are shot to hell when the wonderful world of Worlds World suddenly becomes the magic kingdom of death! With a gang of android hit-women and cross-dressing assassins on their tails, the ultimate vacation becomes the ultimate nightmare for the Lovely Angels when a mysterious killer wants them dead! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. DVD ADV DVDDF002 $29.98 EL HAZARD THE WANDERERS TV VOLUME 3: WINDS OF WAR DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Jinnai continues to scheme, but the secrets of the legendary snow remain beyond his reach, and the rivalry between the priestesses of Fire and Air only seem to cause him more pain! Meanwhile, Jinnai's absolute command of Ifurita continues to have unreliable results as her good nature and bumbling control over her power sabotage plan after plan. How will Makoto's discovery of the Eye of God and Rune's kidnapping complicate the situation? Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD PNE 11636V $29.98 EL HAZARD THE WANDERERS TV VOLUME 4: FINAL ADVENTURE DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Makoto leads the priestesses and Mr. Fujisawa in a raid against the Bugrom to rescue Princess Rune and Nanami, but they quickly discover a kingdom in turmoil and the hostages escape on their own! Jinnai becomes enraged and unleashes the power of the Eye of God, which awakens an ancient evil! Will anyone survive her rage? Approximate running time: 175 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD PNE 11637V $29.98 GETTER ROBO VOLUME 4 DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From A.D.Vision! The Getters are facing their endgame. The Getter Dragon shakes the Earth with its terrifying power, while its only vulnerable spot is protected inside its massive frame. The Getters will have to go in. But who will come out? The horrifying battle for humanity will soon be over. Will anyone be left to claim the victory? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD ADV DVDGR004 $29.98 VIDEO DUBBED ADV GR-004D $19.98 HAND MAID MAY VOLUME 3: MEMORY FAILURE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! New arrivals threaten the stability of the Kasumi House! First comes a powerful typhoon which threatens to blow everyone away, followed by Nanbara's descendant from the future that proves that some behavior is genetic. However, the most threatening arrival is a virus that may destroy the Cyberdyne Dolls! Kazuya has less than 24 hours to find the secret to May's immunity if he is to save them all! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD PNE 11592V $29.98 VIDEO DUBBED PNE 71709D $24.98 I'M GONNA BE AN ANGEL, TENSHI NU NARUMON VOLUME 3: I CAN FLY VIDEOS From Digital Manga Distribution! Neither a furious Grandmother, a girl squid, a Hyper Tengo Robo, or the devious machinations of The Monster World Agent, Miruru, will dissuade Noelle from becoming an angel for her "husband" Yuusuke. But, it certainly doesn't make it easy for her. Contains episodes 7-10. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DUBBED DIA SPTND003 $19.95 SUBTITLED DIA SPTN-S03 $19.95 NADIA SECRET OF BLUE WATERVOLUME 5: NEMO'S FORTRESS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From A.D.Vision! From the depths of Atlantis, the crew of the Nautilus must now journey to the frozen continent of Antarctica. On board the submarine, Jean throws himself into his work in order to bring happiness to Nadia and earn the crews respect as an adult. However, he finds the responsibility of adulthood can be the most difficult burden of all. Once at Antarctica, Nadia must confront the truth about Captain Nemo and her own mysterious past. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD ADV DVDNS005 $29.98 VIDEO DUBBED ADV NS-005D $19.98 NIEA UNDER 7 VOLUME 3 DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! Mayuko vents her frustrations by lashing out at NieA, and begins a cycle of guilt about the abuse followed by anger because NieA remains cheerful and oblivious. 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Watch in horror as Maeno uncovers the team's deepest, darkest secrets! Plus, the new principal's twisted, freaky, spooky, and ooky, and he's just terminated the ping pong club! Contains episodes 20-26. Approximate running time: 180 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD CPM SVS-6179 $29.99 PING PONG CLUB ROTS IN HELL VIDEO DUBBED From Software Sculptors! The new principal's twisted, freaky, spooky, and ooky, and he's just terminated the ping pong club! To save the team, Maeno must outwit, out-weird, and out-gross the funkiest grown-up he's ever met. Contains episodes 24-26. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. VIDEO DUBBED CPM SVS-6177 $19.99 POKÉMON: MEWTWO RETURNS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Warner Home Video, Inc.! When the evil leader of Team Rocket discovers the whereabouts of his rival Mewtwo, he sets a trap to capture the most powerful Pokemon so he can bend Mewtwo's will to his own evil purposes. Can Ash combine strengths of all his Pokemon to help Mewtwo? This epic Pokemon adventure was never released in U.S. theaters. Approximate running time: 70 minutes. NOTE: Only available in North America, except Puerto Rico. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA DVD22142 $19.98 VIDEO DUBBED DIA 22141 $14.95 ROBOTECH LEGACY SET 5: ROBOTECH MASTERS THREE-DVD BOX SET From A.D.Vision! This fifth volume in the Robotech Legacy Collection contains episodes 49 through 60 of Robotech, as well as an exclusive bonus disc containing footage from the original Japanese series, behind the scenes animation art, international clips, vintage Robotech merchandise, a collectibles gallery, and more. Approximate running time: 300 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD ADV DVDRTBX5 $44.98 ROBOTECH VOLUME 10: ROBOTECH MASTERS 4 DVD From A.D.Vision! Victory in the 2nd Robotech War will be decided, not by superior strength, but rather by a willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice. Once the secrets of protoculture are revealed, the tough decisions that must be made, on both sides, will ultimately determine the fate of two civilizations. The manner in which the various characters choose to accept their fate forms a dramatic backdrop to the powerful conclusion of the second act of the epic, multi-generational Robotech Saga. Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD ADV DVDRT010 $14.98 ROBOTECH VOLUME 9: ROBOTECH MASTERS 3 DVD From A.D.Vision! The Robotech Defense Forces plan an all-out counter attack against the Robotech Masters. The hope is to catch the invaders off guard and achieve victory before the Earth is destroyed. The RDF finds an ally in Zor, a captured enemy pilot who turns out to be an important piece of the puzzle behind the secrets of Robotechnology. Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD ADV DVDRT009 $14.98 SABER MARIONETTE J AGAIN DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Otaru lives with three female androids called Marionettes, who are all able to feel emotions. A new Marionettte named Marine appears, and along with her comes a mystery. There are people out to destroy her, and its up to Lime, Otaru, and the gang to find out why and protect her. But Marine is not entirely helpless. All six episodes are available in this DVD Collectors Set. Approximate running time: 162 minutes. Release Date: January, 2002. (CAUT:4) DVD PNE BN-1575V $29.98 SAKURA DIARIES COLLECTORS EDITION TWO-DISC DVD From A.D.Vision! When it comes to sex, she wrote the book on it. Just east of Melrose, and definitely outside of the 90210 code, get yourself ready for sexy, steamy action! This rowdy, racy romp through the lust-filled days and sex-charged nights of a group of college students is just the kind of action to get your blood pumping and your heart pounding. So, take out your key, open the lock, and sneak a peek into Sakura Diaries. This collector's set contains all 12 episodes. Approximate running time: 265 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD ADV DVDSM100 $44.98 SOUL HUNTER VOLUME 1: TAIKOUBOUS MISSION DVD From A.D.Vision! The Assembly of the Immortal Sages at Kun-Lun Mountain has a desperate plan to save China from destruction. All they need is a young immortal who is willing to risk everything in order to capture the souls of all of the evil beings that now pose a threat to the Yin Dynasty. All this hero will need is courage, determination, limitless strength, and a heart strong enough to finish the job. But all they could find was Taikun. All they can do now is hope. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD ADV DVDHT001 $29.98 TEKKAMAN BLADE II COMPLETE COLLECTION DVD From Urban Vision! A new breed of Tekkaman face off against their powerful enemy- Radham. Yumi Francois, a young mechanic, is recruited into the group of space knights and must conquer her fear and inexperience. In a freak accident, she receives a powerful weapon, the Volteker Reactor, and becomes the jealous target of Natasha. Thrust prematurely into battle, Yumi finds that her ultimate test will be the perseverance of her values and innocence in the face of war. As the young warriors deal with their own demons from the past, they prepare to battle against extreme odds with the fate of humanity at stake. Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD URB UV-1071 $29.95 TWIN ANGELS / VENUS 5 DOUBLE DVD PACK SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD NDI 0873 $49.95 ANIMATION BEST OF THE WEB 2 UNCENSORED DVD From MultiMedia 2000, Inc.! The Best of the Web Volume 2 series showcases the works of the masters of cartoon parody and satire at CampChaos.com. All their best cartoon features, including the best of the classic Napster Bad series, are here. Politicians, television personalities, and musicians are all Camp Chaos' targets, and the results are hilarious! Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD DIA BE2DV401 $19.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS SPECIAL EDITION TWO-DISC DVD This two-disc special edition of the 1937 classic Disney tale is filled to the brim with features, including "Still the Fairest of Them All: The Making of Snow White", a 40-minute documentary providing fascinating insight into the events leading up to the development of the film; a performance of "Some Day My Prince Will Come" by Barbara Streisand; and a guided tour of the bonus features from Angela Lansbury. The second disc includes storyboard-to-film comparisons; animation (including a featurette on the original voice actors from the film); character design galleries; four partially animated (and one fully animated) scenes that did not make it into the final film version, plus the original RKO opening and end credits; vintage black- &-white short subjects, including "A Trip Through the Walt Disney Studios"; and much, much more! NOTE: Not available outside North America. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA SW7DVD $29.99 SOUTH PARK PRESENTS: TIMMY! DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! Meet Timmy. He's retarded. The only things Timmy can say is his name, and his turkey's name. But, he's still everybody's bud at South Park. This video collects three of Timmy's most outrageous episodes: Timmy 2000, 4th Grade, and Helen Keller - The Musical, plus the episode that first introduced Timmy to the world, The Tooth Fairy's Tats 2000. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD DIA DVD37350 $19.98 SOUTH PARK: WINTER WONDERLAND DVD & VIDEO From Warner Home Video, Inc.! It's Christmas time at South Park, and you know what that means, kiddies! Mr. Hankey comes out once a year and gives presents to all the little boys and girls who have fiber in their diets! Yippee!! Give a fine "Hi- dee-ho!" to this collection of three of the irreverent Mr. Hankey's classic episodes: A Very Crappy Christmas, Are You There God? It's Me, Jesus, and Something You Can Do With Your Finger. Release Date: November, 2001. MATURE AUDIENCE (CAUT:4) DVD DIA DVD37423 $19.98 VIDEO DIA 37423 $14.95 ASIAN CINEMA FIST POWER DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tai Seng Marketing! Distraught by his ex-wife's decision to take his stepson to America, former marine Chau (Anthony Wong) snaps and storms a school, taking the teachers and students hostage, including the nephew of security specialist Cheuk (Vincent Zhao). Now Cheuk must contend with capturing Chau before he blows up the entire school. Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA 00304 $19.95 VIDEO DUBBED DIA 00303 $14.95 J IDOLS DVDS From Tokyopop! J-Idols DVD's offer you an intimate, up-close and personal look at Japan's most beautiful, sexy, talented and renowned supermodels! From exotic locales as the paradise of Phuket, Thailand, to the black-topped streets of import car racing, these stunning beauties tantalize and titillate in their most stylish clothes, swimsuits, and uniforms all for you! Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) FUMIKA DIA TPVD1033 $19.99 NANAE DIA TPVD1022 $19.99 RACE QUEENS 2 DIA TPVD1042 $19.99 THE MISSION DVD From Tai Seng Marketing! Acclaimed director Johnny To (The Heroic Trio, Running Out of Time) helms this smart action thriller. After a failed assassination attempt on mob boss Lung, he hires five killers of diverse background as bodyguards to seek out the enemy. The danger that comes with the job gradually brings the men closer, until an unexpected turn of events put their friendship and loyalty to the test. Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA 78664 $29.95 RUNNING OUT OF TIME DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tai Seng Marketing! A criminal genius with 14 days to live! A detective with the entire police force at his command! A psychological game with a fatal showdown! Acclaimed director Johnny To (The Heroic Trio, The Mission) helms this intelligent, mind-boggling action thriller starring Andy Lau, Lau Ching Wan, and Waise Lee. Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA 85624 $29.95 VIDEO DUBBED DIA 78673 $19.95 STREET FURY RED DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tokyopop! Welcome back to Southern California and the adrenaline-pumping action of Import Car Racing and Modification in this second volume of Street Fury which further infiltrates this risky lifestyle. Get the red-line perspective of the real world of Import Cars and the people who make it happen. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA TPV1102 $24.98 VIDEO DUBBED DIA TPVD1103 $14.98 FANTASY/SCI-FI BABYLON 5: THE GATHERING/IN THE BEGINNING 2-VOLUME DVD From Warner Home Video, Inc.! The long-running, Emmy-winning Babylon 5 TV series launches onto DVD with two feature- length adventures about an outer-space weigh station. In The Gathering, the series pilot, an interstellar summit strives to negotiate a lasting truce, if an assassin's agenda doesn't have the opposite effect. Set primarily in the decade before the orbital station existed, the prequel In The Beginning depicts the tumultuous events of the Earth-Minbari War, which shaped interstellar events and paved the way for the construction of the universal safeport. Approximate running time: 189 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA DVD21189 $19.98 CYBERON VIDEO From Right Stuf International! When Thomas Mordley begins introducing tests of Cyberon on her patients, Dr Lauren Anderson thinks she already knows how the trial will end. Doctor Anderson is wrong! Cyberon is different, and may pose as the next step in human evolution. Mordley knows this, but does he realize that Cyberon has its own plans for this revolutionary discovery? Find the answers to this and more in this Dr. Who spinoff! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) VHS RST CYB01 $19.98 STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE DIRECTOR'S EDITION DVD From Paramount Home Video! An alien phenomenon of unprecedented size and power is approaching Earth, destroying everything in its path. The only starship in range is the U.S.S. Enterprise-still in drydock after a major overhaul. As Captain Decker readies his ship and his crew to face this menace, the legendary Admiral James T. Kirk arrives with orders to take command of the Enterprise and intercept the intruder. But it has been three years since Kirk last commanded the Enterprise on its historic five year mission... is he up to the task of saving the Earth? This new Director's Cut features enhanced visual effects and a new sound mix, supervised by legendary director Robert Wise. Approximate running time: 136 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA 088584 $29.99 WILLOW SPECIAL EDITION DVD & VIDEO From Fox Home Entertainment! In the dungeons of the castle of the evil Queen-sorceress Bavmorda, a prisoner gives birth to a child who, according to an ancient prophecy, will put an end to the reign of the Queen. A midwife saves the child from the wrath of Bavmorda, but is forced to throw her cradle in a river, bringing the child near a village of dwarves, where little Willow finds and adopts her. Now, Willow begins a difficult journey to bring the baby back to her people and to fulfill the prophecy. Based on a story by George Lucas, this tale of epic fantasy is directed by Ron Howard and stars Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, and Joanne Whalley. Approximate running time: 130 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA WSD-001 $26.98 VHS DIA WSV-001 $14.98 FROM THE BOX OFFICE LARA CROFT, TOMB RAIDER DVD From Paramount Home Video! Director Simon West brings the world's most famous video-game heroine to life as Angelina Jolie portrays Lara Croft, a wealthy, British archeologist/tomb raider who tries to thwart a secret society/doomsday cult seeking two pieces of a mysterious device to bring them unlimited power to control or destroy the world. Features included in this DVD offering are 4 deleted scenes, an alternate main title sequence, stunt & visual effects overviews, in-depth cast & crew interviews, plus the "Crafting Lara Croft" focusing on Angelina's physical training regiment, and more! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA 336754 $29.99 PLANET OF THE APES 2001 DVD & VIDEO From Fox Home Entertainment! Rule the planet! Mark Wahlberg stars in this Tim Burton directed feature film, as Astronaut Leo Davidson boards a pod cruiser on a Space Station for a "routine" reconnaissance mission. But an abrupt detour through a space time wormhole lands him on a strange planet where talking apes rule over the human race. With the help of a sympathetic chimpanzee activist named Ari (Helena Bonham-Carter) and a small band of human rebels, Leo leads the effort to evade the advancing Gorilla Army led by General Thade (Tim Roth) and his most trusted warrior Attar (Michael Clarke Duncan). Now the race is on to reach a sacred temple within the planet's Forbidden Zone to discover the shocking secrets of mankind's past - and the key to it's future. Approximate running time: 119 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA POA2001D $29.98 VIDEO DIA POA2001V $22.98 HORROR DARIO ARGENTO'S OPERA DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment! When a young opera singer takes over the leading role in an avante-garde presentation of Verdi's Macbeth, she triggers the madness of a crazed fan who repeatedly forces the diva to watch the brutal murders of her loved ones. Will the woman's recurring nightmare hold the key to the identity of this psychopath or does an even more horrific evil lay waiting in the wings? The legendary Dario Argento co-wrote and directed this savagely stunning thriller featuring some of the most shocking sequences of the maestro's entire career! Approximate running time: 107 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD DIA DV11853 $24.98 DARIO ARGENTO'S SUSPIRA DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment! Dario Argento directs, as Jessica Harper stars as Suzy Banyon, a young American ballet dancer who arrives at a prestigious European dance academy run by the mysterious Madame Blanc (Joan Bennett) and Miss Tanner (Alida Valli). But when a series of bizarre incidents and horrific crimes turn the school into a waking nightmare of the damned, Suzy must escape the academy's unspeakable secret of supernatural evil! Approximate running time: 98 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD DIA DV11609 $24.98 HAMMER COLLECTION: BLOOD FROM THE MUMMY'S TOMB DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment! A British expedition team in Egypt discovers the ancient sealed tomb of the evil Queen Tera. But when one of the archeologists steals a mysterious ring from the corpse's severed hand, he unleashes a relentless curse upon his beautiful daughter. Is the voluptuous young woman now a reincarnation of the diabolical sorceress, or has the curse of the mummy returned to reveal its horrific revenge? Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA DV11440 $19.98 HAMMER COLLECTION: HORROR OF FRANKENSTEIN DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment! Young Victor Frankenstein returns from medical school with a depraved taste for beautiful women and fiendish experiments. But when the doctor runs out of fresh body parts for his research, he turns to murder to complete his gruesome new creation. Now, his monster has unleashed its own ghastly killing spree, and the true horror of Frankenstein has only just begun! Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA DV11649 $24.98 HAMMER COLLECTION: SCARS OF DRACULA DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment! The legendary Christopher Lee is back as Dracula, bringing unspeakable horrors upon a local village that defies his evil reign. But when a young man and his luscious girlfriend unwittingly visit the Count's castle, they find themselves trapped in a face-to-face frenzy of bloodthirsty vixens, religious blasphemy and sadistic torture. The Prince of Darkness has returned like never before, but will his horrific mark remain forever? Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA DV11466 $24.98 SCHLOCK DVD From Anchor Bay Entertainment! Join director John Landis (Blues Brothers, An American Werewolf in London) and Oscar winning make-up designer Rick Baker (Planet of the Apes, Men in Black) as they introduce Schlockthropous, a prehistoric apeman on a grisly suburban rampage of murder, mayhem, and banana peels. But when the mad missing link falls in love with a beautiful blind girl, he learns some cruel lessons about evolution, romance, and movie theater etiquette. Can a misunderstood monster find peace in an uncaring world, or will beauty ultimately kill this beast? Approximate running time: 79 minutes. Release Date: December, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA DV11547 $24.98 MOVIE CLASSICS APOCALYPSE NOW REDUX DVD From Paramount Home Video! Based on Joseph Conrad's Heart Of Darkness, this Academy Award-winning, Francis Ford Coppola directed Vietnam treatment follows Captain Benjamin L. Willard (Martin Sheen) on a mission into Cambodia to assassinate Colonel Walter E. Kurtz (Marlon Brando), a renegade Green Beret who has set himself up as a God among a local tribe. Also starring Robert Duvall, Laurence Fishburn, Dennis Hopper, and Harrison Ford. Newly remastered with an additional 49 minutes of footage! Approximate running time: 202 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA 096294 $29.99 THE MATRIX REVISITED DVD & VIDEO From Warner Home Video, Inc.! This new companion piece to the Academy Award-winning sci-fi thriller directed by Andy and Larry Wachowski and starring Keanu Reeves features exclusive, behind-the-scenes interviews and footage of the feature film, plus sneak peeks at the Matrix 2 & 3 sequels currently in development. Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA MRX-001D $19.98 VHS DIA MRX-001V $14.98 THE TUBE AVENGERS 68 SEASON SET 1 & 2 DVD & VIDEO SETS From A&E Home Video! The stylish super agent John Steed (Patrick Macnee) welcomed a new partner for the 1968 season of The Avengers. In these rarely-seen, digitally restored and remastered episodes, Tara King (Linda Thorson) is introduced to his dangerous world of diabolical masterminds, megalomaniacal madmen, and serpentine spy schemes. Approximate running time: 312 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) SET 1 2-DVD SET DIA AAE70323 $39.95 SET 1 3-VIDEO SET DIA AAE18218 $29.95 SET 2 2-DVD SET DIA AAE70326 $39.95 SET 2 3-VIDEO SET DIA AAE18222 $29.95 MONTY PYTHON LIVE DVD & VIDEO SET From A&E Home Video! The Pythons are captured live and kicking (and screaming) at their zany best in this collection of famous live concerts. Featuring on-stage performances of the best of the troupe's Flying Circus sketches as well as material only ever seen live, this special collector's set includes two long sought after, feature-length live concerts: the vintage Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl and the now-legendary 1998 reunion Monty Python Live at Aspen. As an added bonus, this set also includes the rarely seen Python tribute 20 Years of Python: Parrot Sketch Not Included, hosted by Steve Martin. Approximate running time: 225 minutes. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) 2-DVD SET DIA AAE70353 $39.95 3-VIDEO SET DIA AAE18271 $29.95 PLANET OF THE APES TV SERIES 3-DISC DVD SET From Fox Home Entertainment! Thrust more than a thousand years into the future when their spacecraft passes through a time warp, astronauts Alan Virdon and Peter Burke find the world has been turned upside down-apes are the rulers-technology nearly non-existent-and man is the endangered species! All 14 episodes of this short-lived, 1974 Planet of the Apes movie spin-off starring Roddy McDowall, Ron Harper, James Naughton, Booth Colman, and Mark Lenard are collected in this 3-disc DVD set. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA POATV3 $149.98 X-FILES SEASON 4 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! Killer Bees, El Chupacabra, Teager the Vanishing Man, the "living" Black Cancer, tempestuous tattoos, the incest-bred Peacock family, and the infamous "Musings of the Cigarette Smoking Man" highlight Season 4 of Chris Carter's critically-acclaimed X-Files series. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) DVD DIA XF-004D $39.98 AUDIO CARDCAPTORS: SONGS FROM THE TV SERIES CD From Rhino Audio! It's the exciting first album from the Kids WB hot new anime series, Cardcaptors! Join Sakura as she becomes the guardian of the cards in her fantastic musical journey to retrieve all the cards before they unleash their mischief and destroy the world! 13 tracks of upbeat pop tunes and an exclusive Cardcaptors collector's trading card highlight this musical treat. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) CD DIA 742932 $13.98 FINAL FANTASY BEST COLLECTION "N" & "S" GENERATION SOUNDTRACK CDS From Tokyopop! These amazing CD's feature some of the most memorable pieces of music from all of the Final Fantasy games, and highlights popular and classic songs composed by Nobuo Uematsu. Collection "N" Generation (Nintendo Platform) showcases tracks from Final Fantasy I through VI, while Collection "S" Generation (Sony PlayStation) boasts orchestration from Final Fantasy VII through IX. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) N GENERATION SOUNDTRACK DIA TPCD2122 $14.98 S GENERATION SOUNDTRACK DIA TPCD2132 $14.98 FLASH GIRLS WITH MUSIC BY NEIL GAIMAN CD From Dreamhaven Books! Acclaimed Sandman author Neil Gaiman scribes the lyrics of three songs written exclusively for Lorraine Garland and Emma Bull, the Flash Girls, while Michael Zulli provides the cover for this 12 track CD compilation of sweeping song and orchestration. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) CD DIA NGCD-001 $15.00 SONIC ADVENTURES OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Tokyopop! Specially edited and remixed, this awesome CD compilation captures the most exciting tracks from the best- selling Sonic Adventure 2 game for Sega Dreamcast, as produced by master Sega musician Jun Senoue. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) CD DIA TPCD2142 $14.98 WARNING: CONTAINS LANGUAGE BY NEIL GAIMEN CD From Dreamhaven Books! Dave McKean provides the cover to this 2-CD set showcasing 90 minutes of Neil Gaiman's reading works as Chivalry, Murder Mysteries, and Cold Colours, complemented by music written by Gaiman and orchestrated by the Flash Girls. Release Date: November, 2001. (CAUT:4) CD DIA NGCD-002 $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BOUNCER ORIGINAL VIDEO GAME SOUNDTRACK CD Executive producer Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary Final Fantasy composer, and composers Noriko Matsueda and Takahito Eguchi introduce a compelling Bouncer soundtrack that's as ground-breaking as its graphics. (CAUT:4) DIA TPCD2042 $14.98 O/A FINAL FANTASY IX SOUNDTRACK CD Get ready for a new world of music! Featuring the majestic score by legendary film composer Nobuo Uematsu, this disc provides a listening experience to match the mystery and excitement of playing Final Fantasy IX. This special domestic single- disc edition includes music not available on the Japanese import! (CAUT:4) CD DIA TPCD2012 $14.98 O/A PARASITE EVE 2 SOUNDTRACK CD Parasite Eve II is a consistently beautiful-looking action-adventure game that will have you stunned in awe of its chaotic energy and suspenseful aura! Now get the entire effect of the game with this exciting soundtrack CD! All music taken directly from the video game. (CAUT:4) CD DIA TPCD2002 $14.98 O/A TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT SOUNDTRACK CD The talent and craft of the Namco Sound Team captures both the excitement of Tekken Tag's fight sequences and the diversity of its wide range of characters. The 33 tracks featured on this CD-only release have an edgy yet lush electronic vibe. From hard-edged techno to ethereal electronics to driving disco, the variety of music on "Direct Audio" delivers! 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