PREVIEWS VOL. XII #2 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #4 (APRIL 2002) 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 June 2002 through August 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #4 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the April 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #4 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late March 2002 for items on sale in June 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #4 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 DARK HORSE COMICS STAR WARS: JANGO FETT — OPEN SEASONS #1 by HADEN BLACKMAN, RAMON F. BACHS, and RAUL FERNANDEZ; cover by RAMON F. BACHS Jango Fett is the master bounty hunter of his time — a man feared and respected throughout the galaxy. But he wasn't always a bounty hunter. Once he was a simple farm boy from the Outer Rim. But when his family was murdered by the criminal mercenary band known as the Death Watch, Jango fell in with another group of soldiers, the elite Mandalore Warriors — who offer him a chance for revenge! Open Seasons offers an in-depth look at one of the most exciting new characters from Episode II. Written by LucasArts' own Haden Blackman (Starfighter — Crossbones) and illustrated by Ramon F. Bachs (Jedi vs. Sith) Jango Fett — Open Seasons is one series you won't want to miss! On sale April 24 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II — ATTACK OF THE CLONES #1 & #2 AND TP Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales with art by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing; cover by Tsuneo Sanda Star Wars: Attack of the Clones is a seminal tale of the Star Wars mythos, unlocking some of the history and events that laid the foundation for the Rebel Alliance's epic struggle against the Empire as chronicled in the original Star Wars film trilogy. Featuring familiar characters as never seen before and introducing new players destined to become Star Wars icons, Episode II is a must-see film, and this graphic novel is a must-read for all Star Wars enthusiasts. Adapted by Henry Gilroy from the original screenplay by George Lucas and Jonathan Hales, and illustrated by Jan Duursema and Ray Kryssing. Make sure you catch this legendary series that's sure to please Star Wars fans of all ages. On sale April 17 Issue #1, FC, 48pg (1 of 4) (Sanda cover) . . . $3.99 Issue #1, FC, 48pg (1 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $3.99 On sale April 24 Issue #2, FC, 48pg (2 of 4) (Sanda cover) . . . $3.99 Issue #2, FC, 48pg (2 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $3.99 TRADE PAPERBACK On sale April 17 SC, 144pg, FC . . . $17.95 STAR WARS #41: THE DEVARONIAN VERSION PART 2 by JOHN OSTRANDER, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, and CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA; cover by KILIAN PLUNKETT At last — the truth about how Villie wound up on the prison planet Kiffex, the truth on how he defeated a Dark Jedi and duped the Jedi for his freedom, and the truth about why he took Quinlan Vos as his apprentice. Well, sort of the truth. Well, okay, maybe not the truth at all. It's the second part of THE DEVARONIAN VERSION, our rogue Vilmarh Grahrk's side of the story thus far. A good place for new readers and a fun revision for long time readers. And if you believe this, Villie has a nice moon called Nar Shaddaa he would like to sell you! On sale April 17 FC, 32pg (2 of 2) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: TALES VOLUME 2 TP Featuring TERRY MOORE, IAN EDGINTON, KEVIN RUBIO, CARLOS MEGLIA, TONY MILLIONAIRE, DEAN MOTTER, KILIAN PLUNKETT, MARK SCHULTZ, JOHN OSTRANDER, CRAIG THOMPSON, JAN DUURSEMA, FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO, MIKE DEODATO JR., SCOTT MORSE, ANDI WATSON, LUCAS MARANGON, and many more! Collecting issues #5 through #8 of the quarterly anthology smash sensation, Star Wars Tales Volume 2 includes thrilling stories featuring Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, the Jedi Council, Yoda, C-3PO, and a cast of thousands! Tales has explored every corner of the Star Wars galaxy — from the darkest depths, to the wackiest extremes — chronicled by the finest creators in comics. Collected for the first time into one prestigious volume, Star Wars Tales Volume 2 is sure to delight fans both young and old! On sale May 1 SC, 224pg, FC . . . $19.95 DARK HORSE MAVERICK MAVERICK TITLES MISSING FROM DH—INFO TO COME DARK HORSE EXTRA #46 Believe it — or NOT! The April issue of Dark Horse Extra will have you asking JUST that question with a strip from our upcoming Ripley's Believe It or Not! series! And speaking of things science couldn't explain, Charles Fort was the ultimate science debunker. Dark Horse is bringing you a series inspired by his writings. Take a sneak peek at Fort! with this month's poster! Also, don't miss the ongoing adventures of Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo and the next chapter in our Star Wars strip! And don't forget to get the dish on Dark Horse title for the month ! Don't be an April's Fool—pick up issue #46 of Dark Horse Extra! On sale April 3 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI THE SCORPION KING #2 by SCOTT ALLIE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and WILL CONRAD Before he became the monstrous human-scorpion hybrid seen in last year's hit The Mummy 2, Mathyus (played by WWF superstar The Rock) was a hero of the Akkadian people, a tribe of warriors in pre-Egyptian times. This issue reveals how his people were wiped out — at the hands of the evil Memnon. The same month that the new blockbuster, The Scorpion King, hits theaters, Dark Horse concludes the official prequel. Before you see the movie, read this comic and learn the backstory of the hero — and the secrets of the movie's villain Memnon. Cliff Richards, the favored artist on the Buffy line brings his experience with action-packed Hollywood spinoffs to Dark Horse's newest license. On sale April 3 FC, 32pg (Art cover) (2 of 2) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (Photo cover) (2 of 2) . . . $2.99 PLANET OF THE APES VOLUME 2: BLOODLINES TP by DAN ABNETT, IAN EDGINTON, ADRIAN SIBAR, POP MHAN, SANFORD GREENE, PACO MEDINA; cover by JOHN SNYDER The quest for answers continues as Esau, Seneca, Attar, and the human woman, Crow, flee from the vicious pursuit of ape soldiers. When they make a stand in a snowy forest, all seems lost. A mysterious forest legend, a warrior in black armor, may provide a rescue...but will he be saving our heroes for a worse fate? New battles spark a new war between the ape nation and the collaborative ape-human resistance. But some allegiances — and destinies — are still left undefined. Will Attar, the once imposing military captain, return to Derkein to try to stop the bloodshed? Or, will he continue his consuming, idealistic quest for Ari? Will Seneca, formerly of the ape senate, lead the resistance forces proudly against his ape brothers? What role will the near-mythical Chimerae play? And, will Esau, the human rebel leader, stand at Seneca's side, or make an unpredictable move to bolster solely human forces, and rid the planet of their ape overlords...forever?! Collects issue #4-#6 of the ongoing series. On sale May 15 SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 SPYBOY/YOUNG JUSTICE #3 (OF 3) by PETER DAVID, NORMAN LEE, JAMIE MENDOZA, POP MHAN, and TODD NAUCK; cover by POP MHAN (poster segment C) A villain revealed! Allies aligned! A plan set in motion to deliver ultimate chaos! Wouldn't'cha know it, a group of teenagers are the world's only hope! Not just any teens, but SpyBoy and the heroes of Young Justice. REMbrandt has revealed his true nature, and suprise, surprise, it's a villain the YJ gang has met before! If they're going to defeat him and his diminutive partner in crime, Annie Mae, they're going to need SpyBoy, Bombshell, and SpyGirl to give them an edge. Worlds collide! Mettle is tested! The final battle rages! And, even Butch and Impulse might take a break from their wise cracks to lend a hand. Nah. POSTER! The front and back covers of SB/YJ #1-3 all stack to form one awesome poster featuring all the members of the two teams, battling bad guys from their collective rogue's gallery! This issue features segment C. On sale April 3 FC, 32pg (3 of 3) . . . $2.99 ZACHARY HOLMES CASE 2: THE SORCERER HC by CARLOS TRILLO and JUAN BOBILLO The young master detective, Zachary Holmes, is brought a case by the most unlikely of clients, the tree-bound spirit of the legendary necromancer, Merlin! Queen Victoria is in danger, targeted by a diabolical sorcerer dead two centuries, the vile Lord Moriarty, who's wasted little time since his death, perfecting his mastery of the blackest magic. Soon, the evil Lord will become able to strike from beyond the grave, but how can a corporeal crimefighter — much less one with a mouse for a sidekick — apprehend a disembodied spirit? Written by Carlos Trillo (Cybersix, Video Noire) and illustrated by Juan Bobillo (Bird: The Tattoo) is a tale of magic, malevolence, and Merlin, and another imported Venture graphic album, published in a magnificent oversized hardcover edition in collaboration with Strip Art Features, and available in limited quantities for the first time in an English-language edition! On sale April 17 HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" . . . $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN THE BIG HOAX by Carlos Trillo and Roberto Mandrafina SC, 128pg, b&w 7" x 9 1/2" . . . $10.95 BIRD: THE TATTOO by Carlos Trillo and Juan Bobillo HC, 48pg, FC, 9" x 12" . . . $14.95 OTTO PORFIRI: DRAMA ON THE CLIFF TP by Franco Saudelli SC, 88pg, b&w 7" x 9 1/2" . . . $9.95 RODRIGO HC by Hermann and Yves Huppen HC, 56pg, FC, 10" x 13" . . . $16.95 VIDEO NOIRE TP by Carlos Trillo and Eduardo Risso SC, 96pg, b&w, 7" x 9 1/2" . . . $9.95 ************************** TONY DANIEL'S F5 TP by TONY DANIEL, ROMANO, RICH BONK, MARLO, and KEVIN CONRAD Twelve top agents, one chance to save the world from a madman who would unleash a deadly disease from another planet. Penny Hurst and her top secret team from F5 have what it takes to stop the bad guys — if they can just get their act together. But, as the mission derails, and team members are picked off one by one, it becomes clear that there's a traitor in their midst. Somebody they trust wants the "Saturn Germ" for their own purposes…Intense espionage action, plus the first appearance of Sandra Silke from Silke! This trade paperback collects all four issues of the F5 miniseries, plus the preview story from the F5 Origin one-shot. On sale May 15 SC, 128pg, FC . . . $14.95 THE TENTH: NIGHTWALKER #1 By TONY DANIEL and ROMANO Esperanza finds that the DNA of her alien blood is starting to finally take hold of her body, causing her to mutate into one of Rhazes Darkk's deadliest creations. Isolated and quarantined by a covert CIA unit, Espy realizes that her survival is not on the top of her captor's list. Victor DeLeon, a.k.a. the "Tenth," is re-activated to his Special Ops unit to infiltrate a clandestine alien facility. Victor must decide between the safety of his own unit and the life of Espy! Either decision will put his own life in jeopardy, but which one will save mankind?! From the creator of Adrenalynn, F5, and Silke, Tony Daniel writes The Tenth: Nightwalker series. With popular Dutch artist, Romano again taking on the pencilling chores, this duo aims to thrill and chill the legion of Tenth readers worldwide! Features two covers, one super sexy and one super scary! Don't be left in the dark. On sale April 10 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) (Cover A) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (1 of 4) (Cover B) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #44: DEATH OF BUFFY PART 2 (OF 3) by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL; cover by BRIAN HORTON and PAUL LEE The Death of Buffy story continues as Willow, Xander, and the gang attempt to fend off an encroaching invasion of black magic lizard wizards. They've come to Sunnydale to resurrect an old friend and to tear the Slayer's pretty little guts out. Unfortunately for them, Buffy and her guts are six feet under. Unfortunately for Buffy's pals, these reptiles are willing to settle for the guts of the Slayer's friends and family. Written by Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, the dastardly duo who brought Buffy fans the False Memories and Out of the Woodwork storyline. Illustrated by Cliff Richards and Joe Pimentel, the artists who have become the favorite of Buffy fans all over the world. On sale April 24 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Horton/Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 ALSO AVAILABLE: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: AUTUMNAL TP by CHRIS BOAL, TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, CLIFF RICHARDS, and JOE PIMENTEL SC, 80pg, FC …$9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: BAD BLOOD TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11048) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE BLOOD OF CARTHAGE TP by Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 128pg, FC . . . $10.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CRASH TEST DEMONS TP by Andi Watson, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11415) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE DUST WALTZ GN by Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 80pg, FC (STAR08424) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: FOOD CHAIN TP by Doug Petrie, Christopher Golden, Cliff Richards, Christian Zanier, and others SC, 168pg, FC . . . $17.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE ORIGIN TP by Chris Golden, Dan Brereton, and Joe Bennett SC, 80pg, FC (STAR10112) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PALE REFLECTIONS TP by Andi Watson, Doug Petrie, Cliff Richards, and Joe Pimentel SC, 88pg, FC (STAR12027) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: PAST LIVES TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Cliff Richards SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: THE REMAINING SUNLIGHT TP by Andi Watson, Joe Bennett, and Rick Ketcham SC, 88pg, FC (STAR08974) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: RING OF FIRE GN by Doug Petrie and Ryan Sook SC, 80pg, FC (STAR11743) . . . $9.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: SPIKE AND DRU TP by James Marsters, Christopher Golden, Ryan Sook, and Eric Powell SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13673) . . . $11.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TP by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 *********************** BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ TP by CHRISTOPHER GOLDEN and LOGAN LUBERA When Oz left Sunnydale to search for a way to control his werewolf nature, he found what he needed in the Far East. Now that untold story is revealed in comics, as it could never be told on the small screen! Christopher Golden, fan-fave writer of Buffy novels and comics, takes Oz across the world to a secret monastery to find inner peace. But when he gets there, he finds that many of the monks have been kidnapped by a race of demons. Now, if Oz is ever going to master the beast within, he has to rescue the monks and defeat a terrible demon. This collection includes the entire three-issue miniseries plus new pages, and a sketchbook section featuring the work of cover artist John Totleben and series artist Logan Lubera. On sale May 15 SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 3 TP by OSAMU TEZUKA; translation by FREDERICK L. SCHODT A timeless comics and animation classic, Osamu Tezuka' Astro Boy is still going strong nearly half a century after its creation, and Dark Horse brings Tekuza's original Astro Boy manga to America for the first time in an English-language edition. In the novel-length "The Greatest Robot on Earth," a wealthy sultan creates a giant robot to become the ruler of all other robots on Earth. But in order for that to happen, he must defeat the seven most powerful robots in the world, including Astro Boy, who must have his horsepower raised from 100,000 to 1,000,000 to face the challenge! And his sister, Uran, also flies in to lend a helping hand! Plus, in "Mad Machine," Professor Fuller invents a device that causes other machines to go berserk, and Astro Boy has to save the day! On sale May 29 SC, 208pg, b&w, 4 1/2" x 7" . . . $9.95 SUPER MANGA BLAST! #21 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Just when you think it can't get any better, Dark Horse cranks their outstanding manga anthology up another notch! Club 9's hapless small town girl Haruo has had her share of man trouble since moving to the city, but nothing can prepare her for the advances of TV newscaster Tokugawa! Meanwhile, the plot thickens in 3x3 Eyes as Yakumo and Pai learn the hard way that saving their own skins may require them getting closer than they ever imagined, and in What's Michael? Michael's owners try to put the crafty tabby on a diet, but will it slim him down, or will there be more of Michael to love? Over in Shadow Star, the police put a tail on Akira, while Shiina tries to get to the bottom of who Sudo really is, and in Seraphic Feather, M-Zak gets a serious case of déjà-vu as memories of her past come flooding back. But there's no time for reminiscing, as the UN assault team roars through Apep's Human Development Lab. It's another knock down, drag out installment of your favorite manga, and it's all in Super Manga Blast! FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 24 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 ALSO AVAILABLE: by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA, MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced for DARK HORSE COMICS by STUDIO PROTEUS and RADIO COMIX SUPER MANGA BLAST! #1-9 #1—b&w, 128pg (STAR11271) . . . $4.95 #2—b&w, 128pg (STAR11272) . . . $4.95 #3—b&w, 128pg (STAR11273) . . . $4.95 #4—b&w, 128pg (STAR11386) . . . $4.95 #5—b&w, 128pg (STAR11866) . . . $4.95 #6—b&w, 128pg (STAR13291) . . . $4.95 #7—b&w, 128pg (STAR13292) . . . $4.99 #8—b&w, 128pg (STAR13293) . . . $4.99 #9—b&w, 128pg (STAR13294) . . . $4.99 ********************* BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #67: BEASTS PART 2 (OF 7) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The name of the game is vengeance, and the first rule assassin Hyakurin should've learned is never to leave an enemy alive and able to hunt you down! Captured by a pair of swordsmen, one of whom she left half-blinded and paralyzed with her poisonous arrows, this lesson looks to be Hyakurin's last. That is, unless her lovesick and inept sidekick Shinriji can pull it together enough to save her. Unfortunately, love doesn't always conquer all. Samurai action with a razor edge! FOR MATURE READERS On sale April 10 b&w, 32pg (2 of 7) . . . $2.99 CANNON GOD EXAXXION #6: STAGE 1 PART 6 by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Just when things seem their bleakest, when it seems there's no way to halt the vicious Riofaldian invasion of Earth, a ray of hope rises above the hills of Japan . . . the giant robot Exaxxion! Armed to the teeth and ready to take on the deadly alien attackers, Earth's high tech defender is only missing one thing — a pilot! The ruthless alien Ambassador Jess'ka has his sights set on destroying the giant robot, and if designated pilot Hoichi can't tear himself away from the suffering and casualties that surround him before the Riofald attack wave reaches Exaxxion, we can all kiss the planet goodbye! MATURE READERS On sale April 17 b&w, 24pg (6 of 8) . . . $2.99 OH MY GODDESS! PART XI #9: MYSTERY CHILD PART 7 by KOSUKE FUJISHIMA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The goddess Belldandy has found herself in one heck of a love triangle! The mysterious and lovesick little demon-boy has revealed his true colors, and will take out anyone or anything that stands between him and his beloved Belldandy — starting with Bell's boyfriend, Keiichi. While her sisters, Urd and Skuld, work frantically to stave off the destruction of all creation, Belldandy must fight with everything she has to protect the man she loves from a demon who loves her, too! Hey, nobody said love was easy! On sale April 3 b&w, 32pg (7 of 8) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 21: FRAGRANCE OF DEATH TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by GOSEKI KOJIMA As the trail of blood and honor gets deeper and longer, corruption and double crossings abound. Two considerably evil and ambitious forces, previously teamed to finally kill the vengeful samurai Ogami Itto, clash in the torrential rains that continue to pound Edo. Determined to be the first to reach Ogami Itto and his son Diagoro, the shogun's own poisoner waits in a temple where the samurai and his toddler boy left their cart, reflecting on the path that has led him to this point, and brewing his most deadly poison. And the fiery Retsudo won't be stopped in his quest to kill Ogami, however now he must be wary of the poisoner's crafty ways. Meanwhile, the Lone Wolf and Cub enlist the aid of a tailor to help them prepare for what could be their last stand! There's something in the air, and it smells like death! FOR MATURE READERS On sale May 29 SC, 320pg, 4" x 6", b&w . . . $9.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 1: THE ASSASSIN'S ROAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6"(STAR11783) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 2: THE GATELESS BARRIER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR11929) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 3: THE FLUTE OF THE FALLEN TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12325) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 4: THE BELL WARDEN TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12326). . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 5: BLACK WIND TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12634). . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 6: LANTERNS FOR THE DEAD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR12817) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 7: CLOUD DRAGON, WIND TIGER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (DEC000032) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 8: CHAINS OF DEATH TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 9: ECHO OF THE ASSASSIN TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 288pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13578) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 10: HOSTAGE CHILD TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13691) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 11: TALISMAN OF HADES TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR13906) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 12: SHATTERED STONES TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley SC, 304pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14042) …$9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 13: THE MOON IN THE EAST, THE SUN IN THE WEST TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Bill Sienkiewicz SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14486) . . . $9.95 ************************ SERGIO ARAGONÉS GROO PVC SET Dark Horse is proud to present this handsomely hilarious set of 4" PVC figures. Working directly with the meandering mendicant's creator Sergio Aragonés, we have come up with this awesome grouping of favorite characters from the series. Sergio has provided detailed reference for the sculptors, so each figure reflects the unique Aragonés art style to best advantage. There are seven figures from the series: Groo & Rufferto, Chakaal, Minstrel, The Sage, Taranto, Arba, and Dakarba. They come packaged in a large rectangular full-color window box, each figure stands on its own base, and are pre-painted for immediate display. On sale June 29 Seven figure set . . . $39.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #24: POGO STATUE The title character of Walt Kelly's popular strip Pogo, Pogo the Possum, was the level-headed heart and soul of the strip. Kelly's strip ran the gamut from whimsy and sheer slapstick to courageous political satire and moments of real poetry. Pogo was the eternal optimist and voice of reason among the unique cast of characters that all made their home in Okefenokee Swamp. This statue standing 4" tall, comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback button and booklet as extras. Sculpted by Yoe! Studios. This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale June 1 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: 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) . . .$49.95 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) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #15: TERRY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, limited to 950, comes in litho tin box with pinback button and booklet (STAR12664) . . .$49.95 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) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS STATUE FOSDICK STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR12666) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #19: DAGWOOD STATUE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13492) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #20: BLONDIE STATUE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13491) . . .$49.95 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) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #22: WIMPY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #23: BLUTO STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13308) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #25: ALBERT STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies (AUG010087) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #26: NANCY STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies (STAR14036) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #27: SLUGGO STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies (STAR14038) . . . $49.95 ********************** POP-OUT PEOPLE Futurama! Simpsons! Dark Horse continues its line of fun Pop-Out People! Pop out each character, put 'em on their bases, and stand em up in front of cool scenery. Arrange these on your desk, dashboard, computer, bookshelf, or wherever you need some fun. Each element is printed on both sides in full color, and each set comes with its own custom 2-sided diorama. Collect 'em all. FUTURAMA POP-OUT PEOPLE: "RAGING BENDER" EPISODE After a brawl in a movie theater, Bender is recruited by the Commissioner of Ultimate Robot Fighting to join the Ultimate Robot Fighting League. He quickly becomes their most popular robot fighter, and revels in his newfound fame and fortune. Unfortunately, the good times don't last, and Bender's ratings start to slip. In order to promote their newest star, a massive robot named Destructor, the Commissioner demands that Bender take on the persona of "The Gender Bender," and lose to the new recruit. Bender refuses to give in, and bravely battles Destructor. In the end, he loses the fight, but is given a 10% discount card to Bed Bath & Beyond as a compensation prize. On sale May 22. FC, pop-out characters . . .$2.99 (each) SIMPSONS POP-OUT PEOPLE: "THE CALL OF THE SIMPSONS" EPISODE Taking the family on vacation in their dilapidated new RV, Homer loses control on a remote back road and they escape just before it plummets off of a cliff. The family is separated, a group of bears adopts Maggie, and Homer and Bart go native, dressing in plants and mud. A nature photographer mistakes Homer for Bigfoot, and soon the forest is inundated with Bigfoot hunters and souvenir stands. Homer is eventually captured, Marge claims the "grotesque monster" as her husband, and he is released until the scientific community can determine if he is indeed Bigfoot or just a below-average human being. On sale May 22. FC, pop-out characters . . . $2.99 (each) DHORSE DELUXE LONE WOLF AND CUB T-SHIRTS ITTO OGAMI JUMPING W/SWORD/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 OGAMI & DIAGORO SIDE SHOT/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ M-XL . . .$17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 FLASH GORDON T-SHIRTS 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) . . .$49.95 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) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #15: TERRY STATUE 4 1/2" tall, limited to 950, comes in litho tin box with pinback button and booklet (STAR12664) . . .$49.95 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) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #17: FEARLESS STATUE FOSDICK STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR12666) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #19: DAGWOOD STATUE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13492) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #20: BLONDIE STATUE STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13491) . . .$49.95 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) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #22: WIMPY STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13307) . . .$49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #23: BLUTO STATUE 5 1/2" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet (STAR13308) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #25: ALBERT STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies (AUG010087) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #26: NANCY STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies (STAR14036) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #27: SLUGGO STATUE 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies (STAR14038) . . . $49.95 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #28: ALLEY OOP STATUE 5" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 FLAMING CARROT ACTION FIGURE 6" figure w/pogo stick, stink bomb, and lighted flame on his head (STAR10480) . . . $11.95 GUNSMITH CATS STATUE 8" tall, fully painted and assembled . . . $150.00 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 a full-color 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 PLANET OF THE APES LIMITED-EDITION ATTAR STATUE 12" tall, fully painted, limited-edition, packaged in a full-color collectors box (STAR13914) . . . $150.00 PLANET OF THE APES LIMITED-EDITION THADE STATUE 12" tall, fully painted, limited edition, packaged in a full-color collectors' box. . . $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, AND 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 CYBERWORLD PORTFOLIO Six 13 1/2"x 10 3/8" color prints . . . $19.99 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 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/Adult/S-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 Kei and Yuri/Ringer Tee/White&Black/Youth/ M-XL…$17.99 Kei & Yuri w/flower/Ringer Tee/White w/Black/Youth/M-XL…$17.99 Kei & Yuri w/flower/Plain Tee/White/Adult/ M-XL…$17.99 XXL…$19.99 Kei w/logo/Babydoll/White/Adult/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/Adult/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 NEVERMEN T-SHIRTS: 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 SOCK MONKEY: Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/Lavender/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Sock Monkey head shot/Babydoll/White/Youth/S-L…$17.99 Dancing Monkey/Babydoll/Black/Youth/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 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 HBO: BAND OF BROTHERS STANDARD ZIPPO® LIGHTER Standard edition, black matte finish, olive green logo . . . $39.99 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 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 PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Art) (MAY010092) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (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 FC, pop-out characters (Classic set) (STAR13870) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Love's Labours Lost in Space) (STAR14039) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Hell is Other Robots) . . . $2.99 JURASSIC PARK III POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Art) (JUN010043) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Photo) (JUN010044) . . . $2.99 OLIVIA COASTER SET 4 full-color coasters, 1/4" thick, in full-color box . . . $12.99 OLIVIA MAGNET SET 4 full-color magnets . . . $12.99 OLIVIA ORNAMENT Full color ornament . . . $19.99 PLANET OF THE APES POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Art) (STAR14043) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Photo) (STAR13796) . . . $2.99 PLAYSET COLLECTOR'S VIDEO VOL. 1: COLLECTOR'S GUIDE TO MARX PLAYSETS 45 min, VHS video, full color (JUN010058) . . . $21.99 PLAYSET COLLECTOR'S VIDEO VOL. 2: THE PLAYSET SPECTACULARS 50 min, VHS video, full color (JUN010059) . . . $21.99 PLAYSET COLLECTOR'S VIDEO VOL. 3: THE COMBAT SETS 45 min, VHS video, full color . . . $21.99 PLAYSET COLLECTOR'S VIDEO VOL. 4: PEACETIME SETS 45 min, VHS video, full color . . . $21.99 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 FC, pop-out characters (Classic set) (STAR13871). . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (A Fish Called Selma) (JUN10042) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Treehouse of Horror) . . . $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 TONY MILLIONAIRE'S SOCK MONKEY DOLL 22" plush doll . . . $19.99 THE SOPRANOSTM COASTER SET 4 full-color coasters . . . $12.99 TREASURE CHEST OF FUN MAGNET SET FC, 10 piece magnet set (MAY010095) . . . $12.99 STAR WARS RELISTS CLASSIC STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI #1 - #2 by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, Carlos Garzon, and James Sinclair Issue #1, FC, 48pg, squarebound . . . $3.50 Issue #2, FC, 48pg, squarebound . . . $3.50 CLASSIC STAR WARS: IN DEADLY PURSUIT TP (BOOK ONE) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 196pg, FC (STAR00802) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE REBEL STORM TP (BOOK TWO) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01135) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: ESCAPE TO HOTH TP (BOOK THREE) by Archie Goodwin and Al Williamson SC, 208pg, FC (STAR01536) . . . $16.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: THE EARLY ADVENTURES TP by Russ Manning and Archie Goodwin; cover by Al Williamson SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR06287) . . . $19.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: HAN SOLO AT STARS' END TP by Archie Goodwin and Alfredo Alcala SC, 80pg, FC (STAR06994) . . . $6.95 STAR WARS #11 - #16 FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 STAR WARS #17 FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 STAR WARS #23 - #26: INFINITIES END PART 1 -4 by Pat Mills, Ramon F. Bachs, and Raul Fernandez Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS #32 - #35: DARKNESS PART 1 - 4 by John Ostrander, Jan Duursema, and Ray Kryssing; Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 STAR WARS #27: STAR CRASH (one-shot) by Doug Petrie, Randy Green, and Andy Owens FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . 2.99 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — MANGA #1-4 by Hisao Tamaki issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08067) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08243) . . . $9.95 issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08500) . . . $9.95 issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08610) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Bruce Jones, Eduardo Barreto, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06001) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — AGENT OF DOOM by John Ostrander and Cam Kennedy FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — DEATH, LIES, & TREACHERY TP by John Wagner and Cam Kennedy SC, 144pg, FC (STAR07444) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: BOBA FETT — ENEMY OF THE EMPIRE TP by John Wagner, Ian Gibson, John Nadeau, Jim Amash, and Carlos Ezquerra SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10240) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: THE BOUNTY HUNTERS TP by Timothy Truman, Mark Schultz, Randy Stradley, Andy Mangels, John Nadeau, Mel Rubi, and Javier Saltares SC, 112pg, FC (STAR11865) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA TP featuring Darko Macan, Brent Anderson, Igor Kordey, Jan Duursema, Dave Gibbons, Dusty Abell, John Nadeau, Martin Egeland, Kilian Plunkett, and Rafael Kayanan; cover by Sean Phillips SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12583) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and P. Craig Russell SC, 160pg, FC (STAR08611) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE II — COUNCIL OF BLOOD #1, #3, #5, #6 by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and Randy Emberlin Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #5, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #6, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: CRIMSON EMPIRE II — COUNCIL OF BLOOD TP by Mike Richardson, Randy Stradley, Paul Gulacy, and Randy Emberlin SC, 160pg, FC (STAR10309) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 184pg, FC (STAR00496) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK EMPIRE II TP by Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy SC, 168pg, FC (STAR01200) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCE RISING TP by Mike Baron, Terry Dodson, and Kevin Nowlan SC, 160pg, FC (STAR07452) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — JEDI KNIGHT GSA by William C. Dietz and Dave Dorman SC, 128pg, FC (STAR10241) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — REBEL AGENT GSA by William C. Dietz and Ezra Tucker SC, 128pg, FC (STAR09292) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARK FORCES — SOLDIER FOR THE EMPIRE GSA by William C. Dietz and Dean Williams SC, 128pg, FC (STAR08867) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: DARTH MAUL TP by Ron Marz, Jan Duursema, and Rick Magyar; SC, 96pg, FC (STAR13379) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS #1 - #6 by Dan Thorsland, Bill Hughes, and Andy Mushynsky Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #5, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #6, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 STAR WARS: DROIDS II #2, #4, #5, #6, #8 by Ryder Windham, Ian Gibson, and Kilian Plunkett Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #5, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #6, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #8, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 STAR WARS: DROIDS — THE KALARBA ADVENTURES TP by Dan Thorsland, Ryder Windham, Bill Hughes, Ian Gibson, and Andy Mushynsky SC, 200pg, FC (STAR01093) . . . $17.95 STAR WARS: DROIDS — REBELLION TP by Ryder Windham and Ian Gibson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR06002) . . . $14.95 STAR WARS: EMISSARIES TO MALASTARE TP by Tim Truman, Tom Lyle, Robert Jones, Jan Duursema, Walden Wong, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 132pg, FC . . . $15.95 STAR WARS: EMPIRE'S END TP by Tom Veitch and Jim Baikie SC, 56pg, FC (STAR06910) . . . $5.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — MANGA #1-4 by Toshiki Kudo Issue #1, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR08808) . . . $9.95 Issue #2, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09293) . . . $9.95 Issue #3, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09294) . . . $9.95 Issue #4, SC, 96pg, b&w (STAR09295) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK — THE SPECIAL EDITION TP by Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson, and Carlos Garzón SC, 104pg, FC (STAR06000) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE #1 - #4 by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson; cover by Hugh Fleming Issue #1, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #3, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — ANAKIN SKYWALKER by Tim Truman, Steve Crespo, and George Freeman FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — OBI-WAN KENOBI by Henry Gilroy, Martin Egeland, and Howard Shum FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Art cover) . . . $2.95 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — QUEEN AMIDALA by Mark Schultz, Galen Showman, and P. Craig Russell FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Art cover) . . . $2.95 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — QUI-GON JINN by Ryder Windham, Robert Teranishi, and Chris Chuckry FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Art cover) . . . $2.95 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Photo cover) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE GRAPHIC NOVEL by Henry Gilroy, Rodolfo Damaggio, and Al Williamson SC, 112pg, FC (STAR09296) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I ADVENTURES TP by various SC, 112pg, FC (STAR10790) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE — MANGA #1-2 by Kia Asamiya issue #1, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10590) . . . $9.95 issue #2, SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR10716) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS HANDBOOK #1: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON by Peet Janes; with illustrations by John Nadeau, Steve Crespo, Edvin Biukovic, and others; cover by John Nadeau FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS HANDBOOK #2: CRIMSON EMPIRE by Mike Hansen, Paul Gulacy, Tom Raney, Robert Teranishi, and others FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS HANDBOOK#3: DARK EMPIRE by Peet Janes, Jan Duursema, John Nadeau, Dusty Abell, and others FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE #1, #2, #4, #6 by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, Fred Blanchard, and Isabelle Rabarot Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #6, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: HEIR TO THE EMPIRE TP by Mike Baron, Olivier Vatine, and Fred Blanchard SC, 160pg, FC (STAR02334) . . . $19.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT — THE ART OF THE DEAL TP by Jim Woodring, Art Wetherell, and Monty Sheldon SC, 104pg, FC (STAR07860) . . . $9.95 STAR WARS: JABBA THE HUTT — BETRAYAL by Jim Woodring, Art Wetherell, Monty Sheldon, Pamela Rambo, and Mark Harrison FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.50 STAR WARS: THE JABBA TAPE by John Wagner and Kilian Plunket FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY — LEVIATHAN #1, #3, #4 by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by Ray Logo Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI ACADEMY — LEVIATHAN TP by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., and Mark Heike; cover by David Michael Beck SC, 96pg, FC (STAR11520) . . . $11.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL #1 (of 4) by Randy Stradley and Davidé Fabbri; Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: JEDI COUNCIL — ACTS OF WAR TP by Randy Stradley, Davidé Fabbri, and Christian Dalla Vecchia SC, 96pg, FC…$12.95 STAR WARS: JEDI QUEST #1 - #3 by Ryder Windham, Pop Mhan, and Norman Lee Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.99 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 PROTOCOL OFFENSIVE by Brian Daley, Anthony Daniels, Ryder Windham, and Igor Kordey FC, 48pg (one-shot) . . . $4.95 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: SHADOW STALKER by Ryder Windham and Nick Choles FC, 32pg (one-shot) . . . $2.95 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 #2, #3, #4 by Terry Austin, Chris Sprouse, James Sinclair, and Hugh Fleming Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 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 FREEDON 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 #0 by Kevin J. Anderson, Chris Gossett, Stan Woch, and Pamela Rambo FC, 16pg . . . 99¢ STAR WARS: TALES OF THE JEDI — THE GOLDEN AGE OF THE SITH #1, #2, #4 by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., Mark G. Heike, Bill Black, and David Jacob Beckett Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 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 #1 - #4, #6 by Kevin J. Anderson, Dario Carrasco, Jr., Jordi Ensign, and Pamela Rambo Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 Issue #6, FC, 32pg . . . $2.50 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: UNDERWORLD #1 - #5 by Mike Kennedy and Carlos Meglia Issue #1, FC, 32pg (Art cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #1, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg (Art cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #2, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg (Art cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #3, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg (Art cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #4, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg (Art cover) . . . $2.99 Issue #5, FC, 32pg (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: VADER'S QUEST #1 - #4 by Darko Macan, Dave Gibbons, and Angus McKie Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 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 #1, #3, #4 by Jan Strnad, Michael Stackpole, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 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 #32 — MANDATORY RETIREMENT #1 - #4 by Michael A. Stackpole and Steve Crespo Issue #1, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #2, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #3, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 Issue #4, FC, 32pg . . . $2.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON — MANDATORY RETIREMENT TP by Michael A. Stackpole, Steve Crespo, and John Nadeau SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12357) . . . $12.95 STAR WARS: X-WING ROGUE SQUADRON—MASQUERADE TP by Michael A. 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Stackpole, Scott Tolson, John Nadeau, and Jordi Ensign SC, 96pg, FC (STAR08514) . . . $12.95 DC COMICS It's High Adventure With… HIGH ROADS Since its inception, CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS has produced hit after hit after hit — first with DANGER GIRL, BATTLE CHASERS and CRIMSON, and later with STEAMPUNK and OUT THERE. Now two of comic's most popular creators — writer Scott Lobdell and artist Leinil Yu, who've both worked on successful runs of Marvel's Uncanny X- Men — team up with inker Gerry Alanguilan on the latest CLIFFHANGER extravaganza…the 6-issue miniseries HIGH ROADS! It is the final days of World War II and all the free world is celebrating the impending end of the Third Reich. Everyone except U.S. Army Captain Nick Highroad, who is currently dangling from the side of a mansion carved out of ice at a secret Nazi compound located in the Arctic! How did he get there? And who are the diminutive English actor, the former Fuehrer's mistress, and the ex-kamikaze pilot who seem to be his only friends? How did they come up with their misguided plan to steal one of Hitler's most valued possessions out from under that tight little mustache of his…at a time when he's pretty distracted? And how is it these four desperate strangers suddenly find themselves involved in a plot to thwart the little dictator's Final Solution? Most (but not all!) of the answers may be found in HIGH ROADS #1! If you only know Lobdell's and Yu's work on Uncanny X-Men, be prepared for an all-new comics experience with this action/adventure genre series that captures all the fun, excitement and energy of an Indiana Jones movie — perfectly matching Lobdell's fast-paced dialogue with Yu's kinetic art style. HIGH ROADS is a series of miniseries, each one a completely self- contained adventure of high-impact, high-concept, high-drama: HIGH ROADS! This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a website promotion at www.wildstorm.com. HIGH ROADS is a 6-issue CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS miniseries edited by Scott Dunbier. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores April 3 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. A bold experiment in adventure! LAB RATS They've battled the greatest threats the imagination can offer! And some of their teammates (plus all of their predecessors) have died in action. Now, a group of teens — whose talents have been honed in simulation after simulation — must face the greatest adventures of all within an all-too-real world of monsters and mysterious dangers! LAB RATS is a new ongoing series set in the DC Universe, written and drawn by fan-favorite John Byrne (SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS, JUST IMAGINE...ROBIN) — who is no stranger to telling thrilling stories of heroic, troubled youths facing seemingly unstoppable foes. In LAB RATS #1, readers are introduced to the research subjects of the "Campus," a scientific institution whose goals are unknown and methods are...unorthodox, to say the least. Exploiting the nothing-to-lose spirit of the teens who live there (nicknamed "Lab Rats" by one of the group's most disaffected members), the scientists of the Campus pit their test subjects against incredible dangers — including, in the first issue, dinosaurs! And while these simulations may not actually be real, they still cost the life of one of the kids! After that heartbreaking loss, the team is sent away from the Campus for a much- needed vacation. But the DC Universe is filled with threats to make these kids wish they'd never left the lab they called home. Unlike the young heroes of some of Byrne's acclaimed earlier team books (Uncanny X-Men, John Byrne's Next Men), the members of LAB RATS have no special powers to protect them. They do have an abundance of bravery, heroism, and personality that make their adventures even more thrilling! Down the road, the "Rats" meet a cast of characters that will include some familiar faces...including a certain Man of Steel! This experiment's just getting started and the results will surprise you! This project is supported with house and trade ads, and a website promotion at www.dccomics.com. LAB RATS is an ongoing series edited by Mike Carlin. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores April 10 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HARDCOVER Hal Jordan was one of the greatest Green Lanterns who ever lived, and his life as a Green Lantern affected far more people than anyone could have known. Now, the pieces he has left in his wake are coming together, and the results will shock and amaze readers…offering exciting new possibilities for the future of the Lantern legacy. GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN is a remarkable 112-page hardcover written by Joe Kelly (JLA, ACTION COMICS) and illustrated by Brent Anderson (KURT BUSIEK'S ASTRO CITY, Rising Stars) & Bill Sienkiewicz (Elektra: Assassin), chronicling the life of a tragic hero through his times of heroic bravery to his final attempt at redemption. Starting at Hal's funeral, LEGACY follows Tom Kalmaku, Hal's mechanic and confidant through his career as Green Lantern, and portrays the betrayal Tom felt after Hal's fall from grace. Tom then is left to deal with the greatest of Hal's legacies: a young boy claiming to be Hal's son, who has a connection to one of the universe's greatest powers. But first the pair must discover why a dark figure has come from outer space to make sure no descendant of Hal Jordan survives. Interweaving action and drama from Hal's heroic career with the reactions of loved ones, LEGACY is a sweeping tale of family, friends, vengeance…and redemption. This project is supported with house and trade ads. GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HC is a 112-page hardcover edited by Bob Schreck, arriving in comic-book stores April 24 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. Retailers, please note: This project is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. A trade paperback edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than October, 2002. SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: CHICAGO It's the over-muscled match-up you thought you'd never see again! We've witnessed the Man of Steel working side-by- side with Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon before in the SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: METROPOLIS one-shot. But that wasn't the first time these two titanic heroes met! Larsen writes and pencils a pulse-pounding prequel story of their initial encounter with SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: CHICAGO — a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot that's loaded with Larsen's quirky brand of action. Joined by inker Al Gordon (TOM STRONG) for the interiors, Larsen also pencils the arresting cover art that's painted by popular, multiple award-winning artist Alex Ross! A heaping helping of Metropolis heavies — including Metallo, Brainiac and Silver Banshee — have hightailed it to the Windy City to join forces with the Savage Dragon's major group of foes, the Vicious Circle. With such a united force of nasties on hand causing mayhem, the City of Tomorrow may not have a tomorrow. Now Superman must form an uneasy alliance with the Savage Dragon to rid two cities of two sets of super-villains! Just who is behind this riotous rampage that wrecks two towns? The answer will surprise you… This project is supported with house and trade ads. SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: CHICAGO is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Joey Cavalieri. It arrives in comic-book stores April 3 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Copublished by Image Comics. AMERICAN CENTURY: HOLLYWOOD BABYLON TRADE PAPERBACK 1950s Hollywood: It's all lights, cameras, and action — and Harry Kraft sees it all in AMERICAN CENTURY: HOLLYWOOD BABYLON, the second collection of VERTIGO's critically acclaimed series. Written by Howard Chaykin & David Tischman, with art by Marc Laming, Dick Giordano, Warren Pleece, and John Stokes, and a painted cover by John Van Fleet, HOLLYWOOD BABYLON reprints AMERICAN CENTURY #5-9. Guarding the body of a sexy starlet, Harry soon is embroiled in the messy, behind-the-scenes (and between the sheets) dealings of Tinseltown. Rapacious movie stars, starry-eyed mobsters, sordid studio politics, and a high-profile kidnapping all collide on Sunset Boulevard when an opportunistic politician arrives, looking to rid America of the "Red Menace." And that's just the first reel. Completing this collection is Harry's escape from L.A. — an easy ride down the two-lane blacktop of Route 66 which explodes into a tale of murder and suspense at a roadside diner. HOLLYWOOD BABYLON is a blockbuster — punching the audience in the face with primal fear and raw sexuality that proves why this VERTIGO series has received rave reviews from Time.com, Entertainment Weekly and Booklist. This project is supported with house ads. AMERICAN CENTURY: HOLLYWOOD BABYLON is a 128-page VERTIGO trade paperback, arriving in comic- book stores April 10 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. MIDNIGHT, MASS Every town in New England feels haunted. Midnight, Massachusetts really is. It may be the most haunted town in the world, making it an appropriate residence for husband-and-wife paranormal investigators Adam and Julia Kadmon. Welcome to MIDNIGHT, MASS — an 8-issue VERTIGO miniseries by writer John Rozum (XOMBI, The X-Files), artists Jesus Saís (JLA: BLACK BAPTISM) & Jimmy Palmiotti (The Punisher), and cover painter Tomer Hanuka — where vampires, ghosts, demons, and psychotic magicians are just business as usual for the Kadmons. It's a family business that stretches back for centuries, and Adam and Julia are reputed to be the best of the lot. They're so good that, for them, fighting monsters is as routine as running out for a gallon of milk. They don't mind, really — since it gives them more time to indulge in their heated romance with each other. Glamorous and adventurous, Adam and Julia are jet-setters of the paranormal. But suddenly, fighting monsters just isn't the same anymore. The newest generation of monsters is tired of hiding in caves and ruins on the boundaries of human civilization. Old and forgotten gods have decided to reassert themselves into our world, only to discover that new entities have filled their niches, beings that have no intention of relinquishing their thrones. Now Adam and Julia are facing new dangers, and in order to survive they bring on an assistant, Jenny Swan. As the story unfolds, we'll learn that Jenny has a dark secret in her past which might just be the key to the Kadmon's survival. What they unravel as family secrets emerge, alliances shift, friends die, and the entire purpose of their work comes into question, will determine their fate as a couple…or the fate of the world. Combining elements of horror, fantasy, romance, and mystery, MIDNIGHT, MASS is the latest VERTIGO miniseries to continue the tradition of providing chillingly provocative storylines. This project is supported with house and trade ads. MIDNIGHT, MASS is an 8-issue VERTIGO series edited by Heidi MacDonald and is suggested for mature readers. The 32-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores April 17 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 7 Hardcover When the legendary Will Eisner was drafted for service during World War II, he left his most famous creation — the Spirit — in the more-than-capable hands of the Quality Comics staff. The comprehensive collection of one of comics' most enduring characters continues to chronicle that era with THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 7 — a 224-page hardcover reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 4 to December 26, 1943. Written by noted novelists Manly Wade Wellman and William Woolfolk, with art by luminaries such as Lou Fine, Volume 7 features a cover by Eisner and an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey about the creation of the Spirit simulacrum "Midnight," by Jack Cole. In this exciting volume, the Spirit must face: Ellen Doran framed for a dance marathon murder(!); a police pursuit after a prominent businessman is found dead, with the Spirit a prime suspect; the Maestro, a mysterious villain with a big grudge against big bands; a shipyard saboteur; a kidnap by a couple of dangerous gun-toting women; a construction site colonized by a murderous ex-con; and much, much more! THE SPIRIT ARCHIVES Volume 7 is a 224-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores April 10 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. Surf's Up! JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH SCOTT McDANIEL CREATING AQUAMAN In the first months of 2002, Stan Lee's JUST IMAGINE... universe has introduced two shocking new characters based on familiar DC names: Robin, an embittered teen with a surprising lack of connection to his world's Batman; and Shazam!, a man-monster unlike DC's "World's Mightiest Mortal." In April, Stan introduces perhaps his most daringly different JUST IMAGINE... take on a DC character yet, in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH SCOTT McDANIEL CREATING AQUAMAN! Joined by McDaniel (BATMAN, NIGHTWING) & inker Klaus Janson (BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, BATMAN: THE 10-CENT ADVENTURE), Stan introduces Ramon Raymond — an environmentalist devoted to unlocking the mysteries of the oceans that cover the vast majority of the Earth's surface, and the power inherent in water, which makes up most of the human body. His research leads him to investigate the biological characteristics of animals that live underwater, and puts him in grave danger from a shark attack! Luckily, this attack takes place in the vicinity of the mysterious green mist that has played a vital part in other JUST IMAGINE... one-shots, causing Ramon to be transformed into a being unlike any other on Earth! Now Ramon can transform the mass of his body into water, project blasts of water from his hands, and function both under sea or on the land...an "Aquaman" capable of bringing those two worlds into harmony. But such harmony is not the goal of Reverend Dominic Darrk and his Church of Eternal Empowerment, which makes Raymond the target of Darrk's evil minions. Will the most powerful of the second "wave" of JUST IMAGINE... heroes be able to master his strange new abilities and defeat his enemies before Darrk's minions cause great harm to both Aquaman's loved ones and the environment he is sworn to protect? There's only one place to get the answer! Like all the JUST IMAGINE... one-shots, each copy of JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH SCOTT McDANIEL CREATING AQUAMAN has two covers — one by McDaniel & Janson, the other by the award-winning Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN). This issue also features an "On the Street" backup story written by Michael Uslan, with art by Ramona Fradon (AQUAMAN, Brenda Starr)! This project is supported with house ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH SCOTT McDANIEL CREATING AQUAMAN is a 48-page one-shot in the Prestige Format, edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores April 10 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES TRADE PAPERBACK The Fifties. A decade of hula-hoops, sock hops, UFOs, drive-in movies, atomic paranoia, and Gotham City's greatest hero: Batman! It was a decade in which the Caped Crusader charted through bold new territories and new kinds of adventures! Now the best Batman stories of that era are collected in BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES — a 192-page trade paperback written by Bill Finger, Edmond Hamilton, France Herron, David Vern Reed, David Wood, and Joe Samachson, with art by Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff, Bob Kane, Charles Paris, Stan Kaye, and others. With the success of new technologies, and with American children looking to the limitless possibilities of space, science-fiction entertainment was the talk of the times. As a result, the World's Greatest Detective was destined for newer — and zanier — adventures than ever before, fighting giant robots, kooky aliens and talking apes, just to name a few. And while it may have left the Dynamic Duo's heads spinning, it was ten years of unparalleled fun for kids of all ages! The sixteen tales collected here exemplify this light-hearted time of sci-fi crime-fighting. So please join our hero, along with Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite and Ace the Bat-Hound, as we time-travel back to… BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES! This project is supported with house ads. BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES is a 192-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores April 17 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. ROBIN: YEAR ONE TRADE PAPERBACK For years he fought alongside Gotham City's greatest protector, the light to Batman's irrepressible darkness. Against all manner of foe he braved inconceivable odds, ever skirting the line between heroism and death. His name is Dick Grayson, and his earliest adventures as the Boy Wonder, sidekick to the mysterious Batman, are revealed in ROBIN: YEAR ONE — a 200-page trade paperback collecting the hit miniseries written by Chuck Dixon (ROBIN, NIGHTWING) & Scott Beatty (THE JOKER: LAST LAUGH), with art by Javier Pulido (The Incredible Hulk), Marcos Martin (LAST LAUGH, BIRDS OF PREY) & Robert Campanella (BATGIRL). Before he became Nightwing, Dick was the first to don the mantle of Robin. When his parents fell victim to the machinations of a mobster, the young orphan was taken under the wing of millionaire Bruce Wayne — known to a precious few as Gotham's Dark Knight, Batman. For months Grayson trained in the ways of crimefighting, until at last he was ready to patrol the night with his mentor. But the training ground and the threats of the real world are two very different things. For the newly anointed Robin, it would be a baptism of fire. Batman gave Robin purpose, but the evil of the world would shape Dick's destiny. ROBIN: YEAR ONE is the tale of Robin's tragic beginning, which shaped him into one of the world's greatest heroes! ROBIN: YEAR ONE is a 200-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores April 3 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. YOUNG JUSTICE: "World Without Young Justice" The teen team sensation known as Young Justice first formed as a group in JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS, where one young boy became the powerful Bedlam, separating the adults and kids of the world into two different Earths. But Robin, Superboy, Impulse, and the rest of the young heroes managed to stop Bedlam's plans…leaving the young boy in a coma ever since. Now the power of Bedlam has reawakened, and returns to change forever the lives of our young heroes in "World Without Young Justice" — a 5-part storyline beginning in April in YOUNG JUSTICE #44. The action then crosses over into IMPULSE #85, ROBIN #101 and SUPERBOY #99, and concludes in YOUNG JUSTICE #45 (solicited next month), with the covers to all five issues by superstar Humberto Ramos! This time around, Bedlam uses his extraordinary powers to stop the origins of the Young Justice members from ever happening…and succeeds! But instead of simply wiping out our heroes from existence, new ones take their place! In YOUNG JUSTICE #44 (written by Peter David with art by Todd Nauck & Lary Stucker), meet the all-new Young Justice, including a bigger Wonder Girl, a male Secret, and a deadly Arrowette! Their mission: to save Jason Todd from being murdered by his parents! In IMPULSE #85 (written by Todd Dezago with art by Carlo Barberi & Walden Wong), we learn that Bedlam has captured Impulse and forced our hero to create hundreds of "scouts" — alternate Impulses running through the time stream creating havoc and changing DCU history! In ROBIN #101 (written by Jon Lewis with art by Rebecca Woods & Andrew Pepoy), Tim finds himself back in Gotham City, but things are amiss — beginning with the triumphant return of…Tim's mom?!? But isn't she dead? Unfortunately things only get stranger from there, as it seems a mystery girl is out there fighting crime…as Robin! Then in SUPERBOY #99 (written by Jimmy Palmiotti & Dan DiDio with art by Anthony Williams & Walden Wong) we rewitness the death of Superman in his battle with Doomsday. In the aftermath, a clone is born. The clone's name? Doomsboy! Wait…Doomsboy?!? So just what has happened to the Young Justice we've grown to know and love? The answer can only be found in the concluding chapter, the following month's YOUNG JUSTICE #45! Can the planet survive as a "World Without Young Justice?" This storyline is supported with house ads. YOUNG JUSTICE #44 is a 32-page issue edited by Eddie Berganza, arriving in comic-book stores April 3 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. IMPULSE #85 is a 32-page issue edited by Joey Cavalieri, arriving in comic-book stores April 10 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. ROBIN #101 is a 32-page issue edited by Matt Idelson, arriving in comic-book stores April 17 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. SUPERBOY #99 is a 32-page issue edited by Mike McAvennie, arriving in comic-book stores April 24 with a cover price of $2.25 U.S. THE AUTHORITY ACTION FIGURES Four members of one of the most talked-about super-teams, WildStorm's THE AUTHORITY, get immortalized this August with the release of THE AUTHORITY ACTION FIGURES! Apollo, the Authority's mightiest member and partner to Midnighter stands ready to turn his super-strength and speed to taking care of the team's business...no matter what the cost! THE AUTHORITY: APOLLO ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6 1/2" tall. The world of machinery holds no secrets for the hero known as the Engineer. And there's nothing she can't create to help the Authority in its mission to protect the world from danger! THE AUTHORITY: THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6" tall and comes with a non-removable gun. Born at the beginning of the 20th Century, and dying on the eve of the new millennium, Jenny Sparks was the spirit of the century — the fantastically powered member of the Authority. THE AUTHORITY: JENNY SPARKS ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6" tall. He prowls the night, a masked force for justice...served up in hard-knuckled fashion. A fierce fighter and tough leader, Midnighter expects nothing less than the best from the members of the Authority. THE AUTHORITY: MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6 1/4" tall. All four AUTHORITY ACTION FIGURES feature multiple points of articulation and come packaged in individual 4-color blister packs. THE AUTHORITY: APOLLO ACTION FIGURE, THE AUTHORITY: THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE, THE AUTHORITY: JENNY SPARKS ACTION FIGURE, and THE AUTHORITY: MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE are all advance-solicited, sold separately, and arrive in comic-book stores August 21. Consult your retailer for pricing information. THE SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET He was Superman as a boy, a teenager learning how to handle his amazing powers while growing up in Smallville. She was the Man of Steel's young cousin, a fellow survivor from the doomed planet Krypton growing up in Midvale. Now the two Teens of Steel, Superboy and Supergirl, have been brought together in THE SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET! DC Direct proudly presents the second deluxe figure set to feature characters related to Superman, following the successful sold-out SILVER AGE SUPERMAN AND LOIS LANE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET. Superboy stands approximately 6" tall, while Supergirl stands approximately 5 3/4" tall, and both figures feature multiple points of articulation and come with an extra set of hands. Best of all, this set also comes packaged with Superboy's pet Krypto (approximately 1 7/8" tall x 2 3/4" long) and Supergirl's pet Streaky (approximately 1 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" long) — both of which feature articulation too! All figures include a clip on the back that allows a string to be attached from which it can be hung. This deluxe set also includes a scale replica billboard. The PVC billboard stand measures 6 1/2" wide x 3 1/4" high. The stand holds a card stock insert (approx. 6" wide x 3 3/4" tall) that has 4-color art on both sides — one side featuring the famous "Welcome to Smallville" message with an illustration of the Boy of Steel, and other side featuring a "Welcome to Midvale" message. Packaged in a 4-color window box. THE SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is advance-solicited, and arrives in comic-book stores August 7. Consult your retailer for pricing information. LUCIFER #25 When Death of the Endless shows up, you know it's not a good sign… The older sister of the Sandman plays a key role in "Purgatorio," a 3-part storyline kicking off in LUCIFER #25 — the Silver Anniversary issue of VERTIGO's critically-acclaimed, fan-favorite series. Written by Mike Carey, with art by Peter Gross & Ryan Kelly and featuring a painted cover by Christopher Moeller, LUCIFER #25 serves as an ideal entry point for new readers. Lucifer has fallen, the Basanos have triumphed, and the people of Lucifer's world are very afraid. Mazikeen and the army of Lilim are prepared to invade Lucifer's realm, only to find Lucifer gone and the Basanos in charge. As the full extent of the Basanos' scheming becomes apparent, the cards of the living tarot use the reluctant Jill Presto as the vessel for their most blasphemous magic yet. But an angel and a child still stand against them, and Lucifer's body has not been recovered. When a certain immortal member of the Endless appears, it doesn't look like things are going to get any better… LUCIFER #25 is a 32-page issue edited by Shelly Bond, and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores April 17 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. YOUNG JUSTICE: WORLD WITHOUT YOUNG JUSTICE YOUNG JUSTICE #44 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS In stores April 3. Part 1 of the 5-part "World Without Young Justice," continuing through IMPULSE, ROBIN and SUPERBOY! Meet the all-new Young Justice, including a bigger Wonder Girl, a male Secret, and a dark Arrowette! Their mission: to save Jason Todd…from being murdered by his parents! What's going on?!? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #85 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS In stores April 10. "World Without Young Justice" Part 2! Bedlam has captured Impulse and is forcing our hero to create hundreds of "scouts" — alternate Impulses who run through the time stream creating havoc and changing DCU history! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ROBIN #101 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY REBECCA WOODS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS In stores April 17. "World Without Young Justice" Part 3! Tim Drake finds himself back in Gotham City, but things are amiss — beginning with the triumphant return of…his mom?!? But she's dead! Unfortunately things only get stranger from there, as it seems Tim never actually became Robin — meaning someone else is in the green-and-red suit! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERBOY #99 WRITTEN BY JIMMY PALMIOTTI AND DAN DIDIO; ART BY ANTHONY WILLIAMS AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS In stores April 24. "World Without Young Justice" Part 4! When Superman died in his battle with Doomsday, a clone was born. His name: Doomsboy! Wait…Doomsboy? Who the heck is Doomsboy? Where's Kon-El? Why is everything so similar, yet so...different? D-Boy better look closely, 'cuz the answer might just zip right by him! This story concludes in YOUNG JUSTICE #45 (solicited next month). For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 STAR OF THE MONTH JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS TP WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY HUMBERTO RAMOS, MIKE MCKONE, TODD NAUCK, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER In stores April 3. Reoffered to coincide with the "World Without Young Justice" storyline, this trade paperback features the story that laid the foundation for the formation of Young Justice. Reprints the YOUNG JUSTICE: THE SECRET one-shot, as well as JLA: WORLD WITHOUT GROWN-UPS #1 & 2. (STAR08420D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 *************************** BRUCE WAYNE: FUGITIVE BATGIRL #27 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY PHIL NOTO AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND CAMPANELLA In stores April 3. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 4, featuring guest-pencils by BIRDS OF PREY cover artist Phil Noto! Batgirl searches for evidence to the murder of Vesper Fairchild. But to get those deep dark secrets, she's going to have to do some digging…and exhuming! Featuring appearances by Batman, Spoiler and Oracle. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DETECTIVE COMICS #769 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MARK MCKENNA; COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores April 10. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 5! Ekin-Tzu…a freakish nightmare of a man…has returned to wreak havoc on the Lucky Hand triad. Only Batman stands in the way of a gangland bloodbath. Meanwhile, the Gotham PD grills Alfred for answers in the daring escape of Bruce Wayne. Plus, chapter seven of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 NIGHTWING #68 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY TREVOR MCCARTHY AND ROB STULL; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores April 10. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 6! An old enemy reappears in Blüdhaven, as Nightwing and Alfred pore through the Batcave in hopes of finding evidence to clear Bruce Wayne's name. Meanwhile, now that Tad and Dudley are free from prison, what sort of plans are they concocting? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #28 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND DON MCGREGOR; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, DICK GIORDANO AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores April 17. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 7! Enter…the Mortician! In all of Batman's war against crime, he's never come across a more ghoulish adversary. Back at Wayne Manor, Robin makes an important discovery that questions his opinion regarding Bruce's guilt. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Thin Edge of a Dime," written by Don McGregor (Zorro, Black Panther) with art by Dick Giordano (BATMAN: HOLLYWOOD KNIGHT). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #154 WRITTEN BY MIKE BARON; ART AND COVER BY BILL REINHOLD In stores April 3. Beginning the new 2-part story "Colossus," by The Badger's Mike Baron and Bill Reinhold. A killer stalks the gleaming spires of Gotham. A killer dedicated to destroying the lives and legacy of the men who built the city itself! A killer that Batman is determined to stop before he kills again! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN #602 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores April 24. All of Gotham City is burning as Batman tries desperately to track down the mysterious new villain Nicodemus. But will the Dark Knight be able to find his quarry before Nicodemus practices his murderous pyrotechnics again? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #89 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores April 10. Special guest-star Nightwing must give Jean Paul news that will change the erstwhile angel's life forever...but how will Azrael survive to get the message? He and Nightwing are going to have to get past not one, but two metahumans before they get a chance to talk! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 BATMAN/DEATHBLOW: AFTER THE FIRE #2 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART AND COVER BY LEE BERMEJO AND TIM BRADSTREET WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. In stores April 24. A whispered name on the lips of a dying man leads Bruce Wayne to investigate another dead man: Michael Cray, a.k.a. Deathblow. A decade ago Deathblow was tracking down a rogue covert ops killer. Now the firebug killer has resurfaced in Gotham, and is once again up to his lethal tricks. It's up to Batman to stop him, but to do so, he must pick up the trail of a case that's long since gone cold, and uncover the truth about a man whose entire live was shrouded in secrets. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (2 of 3) $5.95 BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #49 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY In stores April 24. A baffling series of jewelry-store heists puts the Dark Knight on the trail of an unlikely suspect…and a brand-new villain. There's a mystery behind the mystery in "Façade." FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP WRITTEN BY BILL FINGER, EDMOND HAMILTON, FRANCE HERRON, DAVID VERN REED, DAVID WOOD, AND JOE SAMACHSON; ART BY DICK SPRANG, SHELDON MOLDOFF, BOB KANE, CHARLES PARIS, STAN KAYE, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY MOLDOFF In stores April 17. Experience a decade in which the Caped Crusader charted through bold new territories and new kinds of adventures! Witness the World's Greatest Detective in some of his most wackiest adventures fighting giant robots, kooky aliens and talking apes, just to name a few. Sixteen tales exemplify the light-hearted time of sci-fi crime-fighting, featuring appearances by Robin, Batwoman, Bat-Mite and Ace the Bat-Hound! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES TP WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL, ARCHIE GOODWIN, PAUL LEVITZ, ELLIOTT S! MAGIN, AND FRANK ROBBINS; ART BY NEAL ADAMS, JIM APARO, DICK GIORDANO, MARSHALL ROGERS, ALEX TOTH, JOE STATON, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY ADAMS In stores April 17. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES TP, these ten stories offer a look into a totally different era for the Dark Knight. Returning Batman to his darker roots, this trade paperback features an introduction by Dennis O'Neil. (STAR10425D) SC, 7X10, 192PG, FC $19.95 ******************* BIRDS OF PREY #42 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY GLENN FABRY; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores April 17. Featuring guest-art by Glenn Fabry (PREACHER covers)! Power Girl returns to test the limits of her diminished powers by going in a mission for Oracle. More importantly, we learn at last the terrible secret that has poisoned Power Girl's and Oracle's friendship. Could this be the final appearance of Power Girl in these pages? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #6 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRAD RADER AND CAMERON STEWART; COVER BY PAUL POPE In stores April 24. A new arc begins as the spotlight shifts to Holly, her personal life, and a mission she takes on for Catwoman. There are some crooked cops running loose in Gotham, and Holly's going to try and get to the bottom of things. But she takes her investigation too far, and even Catwoman can't intervene in time. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HARLEY QUINN #19 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores April 10. Great Scott! It's the end of Metropolis! Well, at least for this book! Superman's ready to kick Harley out of his city once and for all, but she's got Ivy and Bizarro on her side! The clock is ticking, and this one is going to end with a real sense of…finality for Harley! We dare not say more, except karmic payback can be a real pain! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN: YEAR ONE TP WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON AND SCOTT BEATTY; ART JAVIER PULIDO, MARCOS MARTIN AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA; COVER BY PULIDO AND CAMPANELLA In stores April 3. The earliest adventures of Dick Grayson, the first Robin, unfold in this collection of the hit miniseries. Batman gave Robin purpose, but the evil of the world would shape Dick's destiny. YEAR ONE is the tale of Robin's tragic beginning which shaped him into one of the world's greatest heroes! For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 200PG, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN CHRONICLES: THE GAUNTLET WRITTEN BY BRUCE CANWELL; ART AND COVER BY LEE WEEKS In stores April 3. Reoffered to coincide with the ROBIN: YEAR ONE trade paperback, this one-shot takes place during the same time in Dick Grayson's life. It is the story of the final test that Batman had Dick take in order to become Robin, featuring art by Spider-Man: Tangled Web's Lee Weeks. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $4.95 ******************* DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #181 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores April 3. It am Freaky Wednesday! When Superman and Bizarro switch bodies, some truly wacky stuff happens. And we'll even learn a few things about Bizarro's secret origin! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #603 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART AND COVER BY CARLOS MEGLIA AND JOSÉ MARZAN, JR. In stores April 10. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's…Superbaby?!? Who is this strange visitor with powers and abilities far beyond those of normal infants? We're not telling just yet…but you'll be shocked to learn who his daddy is! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #125 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND DEXTER VINES; COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY In stores April 17. The conclusion to "Gangs of Metropolis!" The Overmind is revealed as Superman makes a sacrifice. Meanwhile, John Henry deals with Natasha's shocking transformation, and the final fate of the B13 technology is revealed! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #790 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DUNCAN ROULEAU AND MARLO ALQUIZA In stores April 24. Superman battles in the hellish Gorge against a former ally while Krypto battles the evolving Kancer. And what part does General Zod play in all this? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #69 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores April 17. Mary Marvel may well be dying, and it looks as if Supergirl is the culprit…which naturally sends Captain Marvel Junior right over the edge! Meanwhile, Linda Danvers is starting to have odd dreams about a being with a flaming sword; Twilight appears to Buzz once more, this time apparently having changed allegiances; and the Bizarro Supergirl manages to accomplish what Linda has not: finding the missing earth angel! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: CHICAGO WRITTEN BY ERIK LARSEN; ART BY LARSEN AND AL GORDON; COVER BY LARSEN AND PAINTED BY ALEX ROSS In stores April 3. The pulse-pounding prequel to SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: METROPOLIS! A heaping helping of Metropolis heavies have hightailed it to the Windy City to join forces with the Vicious Circle. Superman must form an uneasy alliance with the Savage Dragon to rid two cities of two sets of super- villains! For more information, see the feature article. Copublished with Image Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: METROPOLIS WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART AND COVER BY JON BOGDANOVE In stores April 3. Reoffered to coincide with the release of SUPERMAN & SAVAGE DRAGON: CHICAGO, this one-shot serves as an action-packed sequel. What kind of creature could knock out Superman and leave him in a situation that's startlingly similar to the Savage Dragon's origin? Buy this book and find out! Copublished with Image Comics. Prestige Format. (STAR10081D) FC, 48 PG $4.95 ********************** DC UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH DC ONE MILLION TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY VAL SEMEIKS, PRENTIS ROLLINS AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SEMIEKS AND ROLLINS In stores April 24. The event that brought the JLA face to face with their 853rd century successors is reoffered in this mammoth trade paperback collecting the entire miniseries and much more! (STAR09473D) SC, 7X10, 208PG, FC $14.95 ************************ DEADMAN #5 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ AND EDUARDO BARRETTO; COVER BY MIKE MIGNOLA In stores April 10. A special 2-part tale, "Death and the Maiden," featuring guest-art by José Luis García-López & Eduardo Barretto! A police detective is on the trail of a serial killer and Deadman just can't resist lending a ghostly hand. But Boston Brand finds more than he bargained for when he meets the woman of his dreams — a woman targeted for death. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DOOM PATROL #7 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores April 3. The search for the earthly remains of Robotman is on — will a startling discovery in the Smoky Mountains leads to the creation of the most outrageous incarnation of Cliff Steele ever? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FLASH #185 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores April 24. "Crossfire," Part 2 of 5. The Rogues control Central City. The Thinker controls all of Keystone! And the Flash has been infected with a "frenzy virus," courtesy of Murmur — the deadly and psychotic Rogue introduced in THE FLASH: IRON HEIGHTS! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #14 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores April 24. There's a mysterious new villain going by the name of Onomatopoeia hunting down non-super powered heroes. Crime fighters across the country have been falling to his lethal ways, and it looks like Green Arrow may be next on his hit list. Ollie's been hard at work patrolling the streets of Star City, keeping them safe from the criminal element, but he may be in over his head once he becomes the hunted instead of the hunter. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #149 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART AND COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS In stores April 3. Guest-starring the JLA! Kyle's newfound powers as Ion may be the only thing that can help the JLA stop an alien invasion! But if that's true, why doesn't the JLA approve of what Kyle is doing? Kyle is forced to look at the way his god-like actions are affecting the world around him. If Superman can't convince Kyle to think twice about his world-changing deeds, then who can? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HC WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY BRENT ANDERSON AND BILL SIENKIEWICZ In stores April 24. Hal Jordan's life as Green Lantern affected far more people than anyone could have known. Tom Kalmaku, Hal's mechanic and confidant through his career as Green Lantern, is left to deal with the greatest of Hal's legacies: a young boy claiming to be Hal's son, who also has a connection to one of the universe's greatest powers. But first the pair will have to figure out why a dark figure has come from outer space to make sure no descendant of Hal Jordan survives. For more information, see the feature article. Look for a signed version in this month's Dynamic Forces section of Previews. Note: This is a resolicitation of SEP010210D. All previous orders have been cancelled. HC, 7X10, 112PG, FC $24.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GREEN LANTERN: WILLWORLD HC WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART AND COVER BY SETH FISHER In stores by April 24. Reoffered to coincide with the release of GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN. How did a young Hal Jordan master one of the most powerful weapons of the universe as Green Lantern? One of Hal's earliest adventures is finally revealed, as he finds himself alone on a world formed entirely of the imaginations of other Green Lanterns. (STAR13471D) HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 ************************* HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #5 WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores April 17. The brutal murder of three Havenites leaves the U.S. Government and the super-heroes of the Alliance alike searching for clues. But is the culprit an Earthly bigot, or a killer from within Haven itself? And who — or what — is the "Eater of Filth?" FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 9) $2.50 HAWKMAN #2 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores April 3. The new series starring DC's Winged Warrior continues! Hawkgirl is intent on bringing her parents' murderer to justice, and the mystery deepens as clues lead the Hawk duo to India. Once they start tracing a trail, they discover the only person that could help is being pursued by three of the heaviest hitting bounty hunters in the game, who also happens to be Hawkman's worst enemies! The Shadow-Thief, Tigress and Copperhead return to cause more havoc for our favorite birds. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #65 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN; COVER BY MAHNKE In stores April 24. The team-up that all JLA fans have been praying for…or dreading! It's Batman and Plastic Man working together to help a strange metahuman punk keep out of trouble before it's too late. But the Dark Knight Detective suspects there's more to Plastic Man's relationship with this young thug than meets the eye. And once Batman's on the case, it's tough to shake him loose. Plus...a mysterious force manifests itself off the coast of Florida, but the JLA is nowhere to be seen. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JSA #35 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY RAGS MORALES In stores April 17. "Stealing Thunder," Part 3 of 5. The chaos escalates, as a newly formed JSA battles against a police force comprised of the world's greatest heroes, all under the control of the Ultra-Humanite! Meanwhile, in order to survive a tortuous prison stay, Dr. Fate and Wildcat must fend off a relentlessly bloodthirsty simian horde. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH SCOTT MCDANIEL CREATING AQUAMAN WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) AND MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND KLAUS JANSON (LEAD) AND RAMONA FRADON (BACKUP); COVERS BY MCDANIEL AND JANSON (FRONT) AND ADAM HUGHES (BACK) In stores April 10. The second "wave" of Stan Lee's re-imagined DC characters introduces its strangest hero yet! Ramon Raymond was an environmentalist devoted to studying undersea life, but he never expected to become a kind of aquatic life himself. Transformed into a being capable of transforming himself into water, his new powers make him the target of the evil minions of Reverend Dominic Darrk! Plus: An "On the Street" backup with art by Ramona Fradon! For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #6 WRITTEN BY DAN SLOTT; ART BY MIN S. KU AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY KU In stores April 10. If you have ever wanted to own the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, now's your chance! Chronos, the Time Thief, has captured the members of the Justice League and is auctioning them off to the highest villainous bidder! Can the Justice League find a way out before they're going, going, gone? FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LAB RATS #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores April 10. A new ongoing series from famed writer/artist John Byrne debuts! They've been poked and prodded by scientists, wired into deadly simulations that have cost some of them their very lives. But now these "lab rats" are about to face even greater dangers as they leave their lab behind and face the mysterious threats that fill the DC Universe. For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH WONDER WOMAN: SECOND GENESIS TP WRITTEN BY AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores April 10. Reoffered to coincide with the release of LAB RATS #1, this trade paperback collects John Byrne's landmark storyarc of the Amazon Warrior, reprinting WONDER WOMAN #101-105. Having relocated to Gateway City to make a fresh start, Wonder Woman clashes with Darkseid! (STAR03134D) SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 ************************** THE LEGION #7 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART AND COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores April 24. The Legion learns of the evolutionary "terrorforming" process intended for Earth by President McCauley, a.k.a. Ra's Al Ghul. But it may be too late, since it's already begun! Whoever said improving the species is a good thing didn't see these guys! We also learn the fate of Legion World, and there may be another surprise or two by issue's end! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ORION #25 WRITTEN BY WALTER SIMONSON; ART BY SIMONSON AND BOB WIACEK; COVER BY SIMONSON In stores April 17. Extra-sized final issue. Orion, scourge of Apokolips, runs into Scott Free, Mister Miracle! Orion discovers that Scott has been harboring a dreadful secret! Scott has something that Orion obtained…and succeeded where Orion failed! It's a power-packed finale to Walt Simonson's run on ORION…but where will it leave our hero? FC, 48 PG. $3.95 THE POWER COMPANY #3 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores April 10. Those of you with stock in the newest name in super-hero services may want to reconsider, because the team is about to crash hard! The Dragoneer is using the Godstone to bring forth an undreamed-of evil, and it's becoming more and more obvious that nothing will stop him, not even the Power Company. Meanwhile the threat of Dr. Cyber and her hired thugs, the Strike Force, still looms large. Wounded and beaten, the Company may be out of business before its first mission is even completed. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH THE POWER OF SHAZAM! SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JERRY ORDWAY; COVER BY ORDWAY In stores April 3. Reoffered to coincide with the SHAZAM! and SHAZAM! BLACK ADAM action figures (solicited in Previews Vol. XI #10), this original graphic novel retells the origin of the World's Mightiest Mortal! A word is spoken! Lightning strikes! And for young Billy Batson, the adventure of a lifetime begins as Captain Marvel! (STAR SC, 96PG, FC $7.50 SGT. ROCK'S PRIZE BATTLE TALES WRITTEN BY ROBERT KANIGHER; ART BY JOE KUBERT, RUSS HEATH, ROSS ANDRU, IRV NOVICK, AND MIKE ESPOSITO; COVER BY KUBERT In stores April 24. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the SGT. ROCK ARCHIVES Volume 1 (solicited in Previews Vol. XI #10), this 80-page war Annual features seven prize battle tales too hot for even war itself to handle! (STAR11030D) FC, 80 PG. $5.95 ************************** THE SPECTRE #16 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND JIM ROYAL; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores April 3. "Mystery in Space," Part 2 of 3. Reunited with a Corps of Dead Lanterns, Hal Jordan must protect the celestial birth of a whole universe from an armada of aliens set on its destruction. Meanwhile, the loose Spectres run wild, and young Helen lies comatose — but the last thing she is is immobile! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUICIDE SQUAD #8 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART AND COVER BY PACO MEDINA AND JOE SANCHEZ In stores April 10. In "Casualties of War," everyone loves an island party; unfortunately the Squad just got caught crashing, and there's a late fee to be paid in blood! Now these crafty convicts must pool their dwindling resources and figure out how to defeat an attacking populace that can't be killed. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE TITANS #40 WRITTEN BY JAY FAERBER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND RICH FABER; COVER BY KITSON In stores April 17. Argent and Jesse Quick meet "the Favored," a group of recently actualized metahumans in the thrall of self-help guru Donovan. But the master of potential maximization has a special fate in store for his disciples. Can even the Titans prevent Donovan from taking them to the next level? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #180 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ, JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY JIMENEZ AND JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA In stores April 24. The secret origins of the new Villainy Inc. are revealed as Wonder Woman learns how they took over the lost world of Skartaris. Plus, Donna Troy's adventures continue as the search for Fury's avatar leads her straight into the hands of a new Wonder Woman villain. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE THE SPRIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 7 HC WRITTEN BY MANLY WADE WELLMAN AND WILLIAM WOOLFOLK; ART BY LOU FINE AND VARIOUS; COVER BY WILL EISNER In stores April 10. The legendary Will Eisner was drafted for service during World War II, leaving his most famous creation — the Spirit — in the more than capable hands of the Quality Comics staff. Reprinting the newspaper Spirit sections from July 4 to December 26, 1943, Volume 7 features a cover by Will Eisner and an introduction by comics historian R.C. Harvey about the creation of the Spirit simulacrum "Midnight," by Jack Cole. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 DEXTER'S LABORATORY #29 WRITTEN BY BOBBI JG WEISS AND JOHN ROZUM; ART BY MATT JENKINS, JEFF ALBRECHT AND GARY FIELDS; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores April 24. Dexter faces off against his ultimate foe…the dentist! Plus, a "catty" tale featuring Dee-Dee and her pals! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #89 WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH, BILL MATHENY, FRANK STROM, DAN SLOTT, SEAN CAROLAN & JENNIFER MOORE; ART BY DAVID ALVAREZ, MIKE DECARLO, WALTER CARZON, HORACIO OTTOLINI AND LEO BATIC; COVER BY ALVAREZ AND DECARLO In stores April 3. Foghorn Leghorn teaches us to juggle, and you just know that's gonna end badly; Porky and Sylvester raid the mummy's tomb; and Elmer wanders into paintball camp! Plus, a very special bit of patriotism, Looney Tunes-style! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #26 WRITTEN BY ABBY DENSON, SEAN CAROLAN & JENNIFER MOORE; ART BY RICARDO GARCIA FUENTES, BILL ALGER & MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores April 17. Go scouting with the Powerpuff Girls in this action-packed, camping-and-cookie-peddling issue. But watch out for two of the Girls' nastiest foes! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #59 WRITTEN BY FRANK STROM AND IAN BOOTHBY; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY STATON AND HUNT In stores April 10. Scooby-Doo becomes a Hong Kong action movie star in "Ghouls on Film!" Plus, the gang checks into a haunted hotel in a tale from The Simpsons comic writer Ian Boothby! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 WILDSTORM THE ESTABLISHMENT #8 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores April 17. As the team adjusts to life in the media spotlight, over in Russia, the dead walk the earth and hellish creatures prowl the streets, preying on terrified civilians. Meanwhile, Russia's own government super-heroes won't lift a finger until they've been paid what they're owed, back-dated to the fall of the Soviet Union. Enter the Establishment, on loan from the British Government, facing the evil dead on one hand and picketing superhumans on the other. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GEN13 #76 WRITTEN BY ADAM WARREN; ART BY RICK MAYS AND JASON MARTIN; COVER BY WARREN In stores April 17. "This is How The Story Ends," Part 2 of 3. As a weekend "gen-active party" climaxes amid late-night escapades and romantic complications aplenty, Caitlin Fairchild begins to grasp the shattering truth underlying these seemingly normal events. Find out for yourself what the heck we're talking about here! FC, 32 pg. $2.50 HIGH ROADS #1 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores April 3. An exciting new CLIFFHANGER title makes its splashy debut! In the final days of WWII, U.S. Army Captain Nick Highroad is dangling from the side of a mansion carved out of ice at a secret Nazi compound located in the Arctic! How did he get there? And who are the diminutive English actor, the former Fuehrer's mistress, and the ex-kamikaze pilot who seem to be his only friends? Find out most (but not all!) the answers in this high-impact, high-concept, high-drama first issue of HIGH ROADS! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 KINDRED II #4 WRITTEN BY BRETT BOOTH; ART AND COVER BY BOOTH AND SAL REGLA In stores April 10. The exciting conclusion to the Kindred saga! Backlash and Grifter have the Kindred right where they want them — or is it the other way around? The new serum that will turn humans into mindless animal monsters has been perfected. If Backlash and Grifter can't stop the Kindred, humanity may be the dominant species no longer. FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 OUT THERE #10 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores April 24. "The Road to El Dorado," Part 4 of 6. Sterling City is definitely haunted; but there are ghosts…and then there are ghosts. When Mark's life is threatened by an evil shade, will another spirit be able to save him in time? Also, Zach puts on quite a display — get ready for a surprising revelation about his powers! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 PLANETARY/THE AUTHORITY: RULING THE WORLD — NEW PRINTING WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY PHIL JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY JIMENEZ In stores April 17. The much-demanded one-shot returns in a new printing! Two teams from opposite poles of the WildStorm Universe come together in a story of colliding universes, invasions from beyond space, blockbuster movie-style action, deranged gentleman-horror-writers with really big guns, and…eggs. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ROBO DOJO #3 WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN, J. TORRES AND CONOR LIBBY; ART BY GREG LANE, DARIO BRIZUELA AND VINCE RUSSELL; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores April 10. It's time for finals and the Alpha and Omega teams must demonstrate their robojins' fearsome abilities. The Techno Council turns up the heat and the tests go from "pass or fail" to "live or die!" Who'll survive this school of hard knocks? Plus, a Nanobotz backup feature: the evil Garreth continues to "toy" with the team pitting them against his mechanized menaces both underground and underwater! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET #5 (OF 6) WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH AND DAVE GIBBONS; ART AND COVER BY VEITCH In stores April 10. Greyshirt tracks down the mysterious Fanman who's been making a killing off the story of Franky Lafayette and Johnny Apollo. And Mayor Plato Plutarch has a startling pre-execution reunion with his old flame, Candi — one of the few people alive who knows Johnny's deepest secret. Plus, the joke's on you in this issue, as Dave Gibbons writes a story about a man who's "The Butt of All Jokes." And don't forget to keep up with all the Indigo City happenings in the Sunset! FC, 32 PG. NO ADS (5 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #20 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART BY J.H. WILLIAMS, III AND MICK GRAY; COVER BY WILLIAMS AND JOSE VILLARRUBIA In stores April 17. Promethea and Barbara face the strangest and most daunting part of their journey thus far — and if you've been keeping up, you know that is saying quite a bit! Nothing has prepared our transdimensional duo for reaching the gaping abyss beyond the edge of existence…or for crossing it! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 HOMAGE COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH THE WIZARD'S TALE TP WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY DAVID WENZEL In stores April 17. Reoffered to give readers a chance to discover a gem they may have missed the first time it was offered, this exciting, fully-painted satire of the conventions of fairy tales is written by Kurt Busiek (THE POWER COMPANY) and painted by David Wenzel (The Hobbit). (STAR08672D) SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $19.95 VERTIGO 100 BULLETS #35 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores April 24. "The Counterfifth Detective" Part 5 of 6. Private Eye Milo Garret's world is falling apart around him as he learns more about the mysterious circumstances that stole his face. As he pieces together the shards of his broken life, he may find that Agent Graves has more to do with what happened to him rather than just the opportunity to settle the score. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY #14 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY LUKE ROSS AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK In stores April 17. A new storyline begins with "An American in Paris," Part 1 of 3. Still stinging from Lorelei's betrayal, Harry Kraft's traded the backwoods of North Carolina for the bistros of Paris. Drinking le wine, reading le book, and cutting le cheese, Harry's in ex-pat heaven until he meets up with an old army buddy named Buddy who needs a favor. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 AMERICAN CENTURY: HOLLYWOOD BABYLON TP WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING, DICK GIORDANO, WARREN PLEECE, AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY CHAYKIN In stores April 10. A new trade paperback of the critically-acclaimed VERTIGO series reprints AMERICAN CENTURY #5-9. Guarding the body of a sexy starlet, Harry is soon embroiled in the messy, behind-the-scenes (and between the sheets) dealings of Tinseltown. Rapacious movie stars, starry-eyed mobsters, sordid studio politics and a high-profile kidnapping all collide on Sunset Boulevard. Plus, Harry's escape from L.A. — an easy ride down the two-lane blacktop of Route 66, which explodes into a tale of murder and suspense at a roadside diner. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH AMERICAN CENTURY: SCARS & STRIPES TP WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY MARC LAMING AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY CHAYKIN In stores April 10. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the AMERICAN CENTURY: HOLLYWOOD BABYLON TP, this introductory trade paperback reprints the first four issues of VERTIGO's smash hit series. Harry Block, a fighter jock who distinguished himself in the skies over Europe in World War II, is recalled to active duty in Korea. But instead of enlisting, he hijacks a plane, reinvents himself as Harry "Kraft," and sets out to live an extraordinary new life of action and adventure! (STAR14142D) MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $8.95 ************************** CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #12 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY YANICK PAQUETTE, PHIL JIMENEZ AND MARK FARMER; COVER BY TOMAS GIORELLO In stores April 24. "Undressed to Kill" Part 3 of 3. Angela takes on the hulking Russian crime boss Evgenia Orlova in hand-to-hand combat, for control of a Siberian sex slave camp. Plus, the astonishing story of what (and who) Go-Go's been up to, with art by special guest-penciller Phil Jimenez (WONDER WOMAN)! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #14 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WIESENFELD In stores April 3. With the Knight out of commission, San Francisco breaths a collective sigh of relief. But now "The Ash Wednesday Killer" is set to rock the city right back into a new Dark Ages. His murder m.o. is eerily similar to the departed Knight's, causing death to victims ranging from restroom Romeos to drag queens on-parade. And an even greater mystery: With Anton Marx going Hollywood to shoot a pilot for a MARXism TV show, who exactly is the new man imparting passionate kisses on the lips of budding reporter Venus Kostopikas? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HELLBLAZER #173 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY MARCELO FRUSIN; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores April 24. "Ashes and Dust" Part 4. FBI Agent Frank Turro's investigation into the death of John Constantine leads him from the lurid underground fetish clubs of Los Angeles to the iron-gated estates of the rich and powerful of Beverly Hills, where his government clout means little…if anything at all. In the midst of a deftly executed cover-up, Turro uncovers a secret that could land him a slab in the morgue with John. Trouble is, Constantine's not much for roommates. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #10 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores April 10. Part 3 of the 4-part "The Evil Gene." Dr. Fabien has created a little virus, a virus that he thinks will eradicate hate and evil in everyone it infects. And now Tim has the virus, and no one knows how dangerous it really is. At the same time, Tim's bargain with Mr. Tolstoy is getting more dangerous, and Eden is more in love with Tim than ever, much to the confusion of everyone. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 LUCIFER #25 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores April 17. Part 1 of a new 3-part storyline, "Purgatorio" — featuring Death of the Endless. Lucifer has fallen, and the Basanos have triumphed. As the full extent of their scheming becomes apparent, the cards of the living tarot use the reluctant Jill Presto as the vessel for their most blasphemous magic yet. But an angel and a child still stand against them, and Lucifer's body has not been recovered... For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍS AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores April 17. Welcome to MIDNIGHT, MASS — where vampires, ghosts, demons, and psychotic magicians are just business as usual for Adam & Julia Kadmons. But now Adam and Julia are forced to go from being mere paranormal investigators to serving as delicate gatekeepers between our world and the supernatural world — between the old gods and monsters and the new. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 8) $2.50 THE SANDMAN PRESENTS: THE THESSALIAD #4 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores April 10. If Thessaly is dead, and the coalition of homeless death gods has won, then what could possibly happen in this final issue of THE THESSALIAD? A big victory party perhaps? If that's the case, before you mix the punch and blow up the balloons, make sure there are no uninvited guests — including any ghosts who're feeling sick from overeating. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (4 OF 4) $2.50 S.C.I.-SPY #3 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY GULACY In stores April 3. The sexy, sci-fi VERTIGO miniseries continues! As Nano-Tech Hunger Bugs threaten to destroy all the planets of the Inner-World with there veracious appetite, Sebastian Starchild and his sexy partner, Isis Nile, continue to search for the key to stopping. As the mission begins to heat up, so does the passion between them. But the further they delve into the secrets of the Hunger Bugs and the underbelly of Shadow Black, the more one thing becomes certain. The big question is, "Who is behind it all?" MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #55 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY GENE HA In stores April 10. The Vita Severn Reclamation Zone is on fire. The White House has used this as an excuse to utilize its emergency powers still in place over the City, and introduce martial law. Federal controls are quietly being placed over the media; controls they usually roll over for. And it's all Spider Jerusalem's fault, because he has finally made the President fear him. It's all downhill from here... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH TRUE FAITH TP WRITTEN BY GARTH ENNIS; ART BY AND COVER BY WARREN PLEECE In stores April 10. This reoffering collects the controversial miniseries by PREACHER's Garth Ennis. Religion's only an obstacle to Nigel Gibson's needs — but when the young man throws his lot in with a dangerous stranger who believes God is a "blockage," he's pulled into an increasing cycle of violence. (STAR06834D) MATURE READERS SC, 96PG $12.95 ************************ MAD MAD MAGAZINE #417 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores April 3. Every month the Usual Gang of Idiots gathers in a secret place (Psst! 1700 Broadway, 5th floor, NY, NY 10019) and plans the contents of the next issue of MAD. What have they cooked up for this month? It'll cost you $2.99 to find out. MAGAZINE, 48PG, FC/B&W $2.99 DC DIRECT THE AUTHORITY: APOLLO ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. Apollo, the Authority's mightiest member and partner to Midnighter stands ready to turn his super-strength and speed to taking care of the team's business... no matter what the cost! The APOLLO ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6 1/2" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE AUTHORITY: APOLLO 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 April- released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI THE AUTHORITY: THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. The world of machinery holds no secrets for the hero known as The Engineer. And there's nothing she can't create to help the Authority in its mission to protect the world from danger! THE ENGINEER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6" tall and comes with a non-removable gun. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE AUTHORITY: THE ENGINEER 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 April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI THE AUTHORITY: JENNY SPARKS ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. Born at the beginning of the 20th Century, and dying on the eve of the new millennium, Jenny Sparks was the spirit of the century — the fantastically powered member of the Authority. The JENNY SPARKS ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE AUTHORITY: JENNY SPARKS 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 April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI THE AUTHORITY: MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores August 21. He prowls the night, a masked force for justice... served up in hard-knuckled fashion. A fierce fighter and tough leader, Midnighter expects nothing less than the best from the members of the Authority. The MIDNIGHTER ACTION FIGURE features multiple points of articulation and stands approximately 6 1/4" tall. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Retailers, please note: THE AUTHORITY: MIDNIGHTER 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 April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE PI STAR OF THE MONTH BAT-MITE SOFT TOY In stores April 17. Reoffered to coincide with the release of the BATMAN IN THE FIFTIES trade paperback, this loveable 7" tall plush toy perfectly captures the impish Bat-Mite in all his mischievous glory. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. (STAR11876X) SOFT TOY $14.95 ************************* THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #28 STATUE SCULPTED BY JOHN G. MATHEWS; BASED ON ART BY MIKE SEKOWSKY AND MURPHY ANDERSON Advance-solicited; in stores July 17. From the historic comic that introduced the world to the Justice League of America...the cover of THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #28 (March, 1960) is recreated as a stunning, hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue! The heroes of the first super-team of the Silver Age (Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Aquaman, and Martian Manhunter) struggle against the menace of Starro the Conqueror, with each figure measuring approximately 4" tall. THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #28 STATUE overall measures approximately 6" tall x 10 1/2" long x 9 1/8" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #28 STATUE is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 CLASSIC LEX LUTHOR MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores July 3. DC Direct continues its line of mini-busts featuring the classic characters of DC's Golden Age with the CLASSIC LEX LUTHOR MINI-BUST. Superman's arch nemesis, the renegade criminal genius Lex Luthor, pauses in his moment of triumph: the creation of his new invention of a hunk of Green Kryptonite, the only substance that can destroy the Man of Steel! This mini-bust is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, and stands overall with base approximately 5 1/8" tall x 5 1/4" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The CLASSIC LEX LUTHOR 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 April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. MINI-BUST $45.00 THE SANDMAN: DEATH WALL SCROLL ART BY CHRIS BACHALO Advance-solicited; in stores July 17. Death of The Endless is not someone you would normally welcome into your home. But now Death is available in a form you can handle, as a stunning new Wall Scroll starring the seductive sister of the Sandman. With art by Chris Bachalo, the 27" wide x 40" high DEATH WALL SCROLL is printed on nylon in full color. Retailers, please note: THE SANDMAN: DEATH WALL SCROLL 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 April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. WALL SCROLL, 27x40, FC $19.95 THE SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET Advance-solicited; in stores August 7. He was Superman as a boy, a teenager learning how to handle his amazing powers while growing up in Smallville. She was the Man of Steel's young cousin, a fellow survivor from doomed planet Krypton. Now the two Teens of Steel, Superboy and Supergirl, have been brought together in THE SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET. Superboy stands approximately 6" tall, while Supergirl stands approximately 5 3/4" tall, and both figures feature multiple points of articulation and come with an extra set of hands. Best of all, this set also comes packaged with Superboy's pet Krypto (approximately 1 7/8" tall x 2 3/4" long) and Supergirl's pet Streaky (approximately 1 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" long) — both of which feature articulation too! All figures include a clip on the back that allows a string to be attached from which it can be hung. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers, please note: The SILVER AGE SUPERGIRL AND SUPERBOY DELUXE ACTION FIGURE SET is manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final product may differ from image shown. This item is Advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for April-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. FIGURE SET PI [GRAPHICS: Use header labeled DC DIRECT SNEAK PEEK] GREEN LANTERN GUARDIAN: GANTHET SMALL STATUE SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Pre-solicited; in stores August 28. Almost as old as time itself, the immortal Guardians of the Universe have taken it upon themselves to watch over the cosmos. To aid in their work, the Guardians created the Green Lantern Corps, a galactic police force armed with the Power Ring that transformed their every thought into reality. First among the brotherhood of the Guardians was Ganthet, a brilliant being, yet enigmatic even for his race. The GREEN LANTERN GUARDIAN: GANTHET SMALL STATUE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue, with the figure measuring approximately 4" tall, overall 5" on base with 4 3/8" diameter. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The GREEN LANTERN GUARDIAN: GANTHET SMALL 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 May- released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $49.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: GREEN LANTERN JOHN STEWART MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Pre-solicited; in stores August 21. DC Direct continues its line of resin maquettes with the JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: GREEN LANTERN JOHN STEWART MAQUETTE! Featuring the super heroes as they appear on the hit WB Animation series on Cartoon Network, these statues are based on models designed for the series and are usually produced exclusively for the artists and animators as the definitive models on which to base their drawings. DC Direct is making these special maquettes available to fans! The GREEN LANTERN JOHN STEWART MAQUETTE measures approximately 8 3/4" tall x 4" wide. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: GREEN LANTERN JOHN STEWART 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 May- released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. MAQUETTE $89.95 THE SPECTRE STATUE SCULPTED BY WILLIAM PAQUET; BASED ON DESIGNS BY TOM MANDRAKE Pre-solicited; in stores August 14. Police detective Jim Corrigan wasn't the kind of cop that ever gave up on a case...and not even death could stop him. Resurrected from the grave after his murder at the hands of mobster "Gat" Benson, Corrigan was offered the chance to assume the guise of a powerful spirit of justice, the Spectre. Judge of evil, punisher of the unjust, the Spectre roams Earth in search of wrongs to right and the guilty to punish. THE SPECTRE STATUE is a hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue measuring approximately 11 1/2" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 6 1/4" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: THE SPECTRE 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 May-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $195.00 DC HEROES ON WARNER HOME VIDEO JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED SERIES PREMIERE DVD & VIDEO From Warner Home Video! Forces of evil, chaos, and destruction await. Not even protectors like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, the Flash, Hawkgirl or the Martian Manhunter may have a chance alone. But together as the Justice League, they are a meta-human force to be reckoned with! Members of the Justice League must learn to work together as a team to overcome a dangerous array of interstellar invaders and world-conquering megalomaniacs! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (DIA JLSPDVD) $19.98 VHS (DIA JLSPVHS) $14.95 BATMAN ANIMATED: THE LEGEND BEGINS DVD & VIDEO From Warner Home Video! The Joker! The Scarecrow! Poison Ivy! Batman must battle these foes and more to protect Gotham City in the first five episodes of the award-wining Batman: The Animated Series! Additional features offered in the DVD include an introduction by Producer Bruce Timm, animation tests, trailers, details on "How to Draw Batman", a "Life on the Edge" game, and more! Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD22319) $19.98 VHS (DIA 22331) $14.95 BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER UNCUT DVD From Warner Home Video! It's no laughing matter when the greatest villain of all time comes out of the past to threaten Batman, Bruce Wayne, and all of Gotham City! Plus, learn the secret of what happened the night the original Batman fought The Joker for the last time! Go beyond the movie with these special features: a behind-the-scenes documentary, deleted scenes, animation tests, full-length audio commentary, music video, and more! Approximate running time: 80 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA DVD22355) $19.98 BATMAN & MR. FREEZE: SUBZERO MOVIE DVD From Warner Home Video! When Mr. Freeze captures Batgirl, it's up to Batman and Robin to save her and solve the mystery surrounding Mr. Freeze's dying wife in this full-length movie adventure! Cool DVD special features include "The Hunt for Mr. Freeze" game, an original music montage, an introduction by Producer Bruce Timm, details on "How to Draw Batman", and more! Approximate running time: 67 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD22332) $19.98 BATMAN / SUPERMAN MOVIE DVD From Warner Home Video! When The Joker and Lex Luthor join forces in a fiendish new scheme, it will take the combined powers of the Man of Steel and the Caped Crusader to stop them and save the city of Metropolis! Special features include "The Joker's Challenge" game, an original music montage, an introduction by Producer Bruce Timm, and a guide on "How to Draw Batman"! Approximate running time: 68 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD16351) $19.98 ******************** IMAGE COMICS THE 10TH MUSE #11 (W) Darren G. Davis (A) Roger Cruz (Cover) Roger Cruz In stores the week of April 24th. The Concept: A lone hero sets forth to seek out justice. Emma Sonnett is the title character in this saga, district attorney by day and the Muse by night. Greek Mythology set in the modern day world. This Issue: All is back to normal in the DA's office and Emma has a moment to breathe, or at least she thinks she does. She is working on a case that she has a moral dilemma with. Just when she thought that she can have a night's sleep, a new group of super villains are making their presence known in San Francisco. "The Endgame" plays the Muse to her limits. She must juggle all of this including having her parents stop by for the weekend. EXTRA: Part II of the Orion the Hunter solo story. His hunt for Medusa is at a dead end. Very dead. Written by Scott Davis and penciled by Deon Nuckols. Bi-Monthly ongoing Series. FC 32pp $2.95 ATHENA INC. #1 (W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto In stores the week of April 10th. The Concept: A certain black ops agency has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she is there is no way to link her to any action because she doesn't even know she's an agent. Heck, she doesn't even look like their agent. How do they do it? Through the magic of genetics, of course. Our agent has a genetic trigger in her head and once that is thrown she changes into a completely different woman, different hair color, fingerprints, shoe size, mind - you name it. This Issue: Witness a life out of balance. Gwen Morse is a member of the globetrotting elite, moving from one gala to the next. She's the paparazzo's darling – traveling to the most exotic locations, dining on the finest food, rubbing elbows with the biggest celebrities…one would think Gwen had the perfect life. But being a trendsetter is, well…boring – at least to Gwen. She dreams of another life, one where she's an international spy. The danger…the intrigue. But, as they say, be careful what you wish for. Because what she doesn't know is…well, that would be telling. Be there from the beginning of this high-tech action adventure. From Russ Manning Award-winning artist Jay Anacleto and writer/co-creator of Aria and Witchblade, Brian Haberlin. Bi-monthly series. FC 32pp $2.95 BASTARD SAMRUAI #1 (W) Mike Oeming & Miles Gunter (A) Kelsey Shannon (I) Mike Oeming (Cover) Kelsey Shannon In stores the week of April 10th. The Concept: Bastard Samurai takes place in present-day Manhattan and focuses on Jiro, a killer at the top of his class at the Kozu sword school. The underground training camp in midtown takes in orphans and twists them into Bushido warriors. The Yakuza stage death matches across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always-fatal outcome. The story is produced and overseen by Powers co-creator Michael Avon Oeming, who introduces newcomers Miles Gunter (Vertigo's Weird War Tales) and animator Kelsey Shannon, who worked on Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius. Each issue includes a five-page backup drawn fully by Oeming. This Issue: Jiro's status allows him the best that Manhattan offers, but he is forever on the tight leash of his superiors: always followed, always watched. The killing life is all he has ever known, but a rendezvous with fate is about to change all that. With graduation in sight, Jiro experiences a vision while meditating that sets a sequence of events in motion that will take him beyond his own limits- and change him forever. Bi-monthly 3 issue series FC 32pp $2.95 BLOOD LEGACY: THE NOVEL Top Cow Comics (W) Kerri Hawkins In stores the week of April 24th. "VAMPIRES AREN'T REAL… BUT THE ONES WHO INSPIRED THE LEGEND FIND THE MYTH VERY AMUSING…" Dr. Susan Ryerson, a young doctor at the forefront of genetic research, stumbles across an unconscious woman with mortal injuries. But impossibly, the woman returns to life, and Dr. Ryerson discovers that she has crossed paths with something that is more than human. Ryan Alexander, her enigmatic patient, possesses extraordinary capabilities, an inconceivable anatomy, and a devastating charisma. She draws Susan into a violent and erotic world that places both the doctor and her young son in danger. Ryan, through her vivid dreams and through the memories of the others, relives her six centuries of life, all the while knowing that history is accelerating to catch up with her. And Susan can only wonder what one so powerful could possibly be afraid of...BLOOD LEGACY. Six centuries of questions that only the novel can answer. one shot prose novel B&W 304pp $6.95 DEFIANCE #2 (W) Douglass Barré and Joey Lee (A) Kano Kang and Zack Suh (Cover) Kano Kang and Zack Suh In stores the week of April 3rd. The Concept: The Devil has a plan to take over the Earth. Hell's original tenants have a plan to reclaim the inferno. One man holds the key to victory for either side...and all he wants is a plate of scrambled eggs. Instead, he's got a message to deliver that he can't remember and allies who can't find him! This epic science-horror thriller follows Earth's last hope to avoid infernal domination. There's only one way out of a no-win situation...and that's Defiance! This Issue: "The Messenger" Part Two of Four—The federal mayor of New York is working for Hell, and now the Devil's got a job for him: kill the Messenger. Can Ivan still find out why he was raised from the dead while running from both the National Guard and swarms of hellborn demons? And why is the only person who can save him the strange little girl in the ragged dress? All this...and Lym engages in political debate with a bum! Bimonthly Ongoing Series FC 32pp $2.95 FATHOM #15 Top Cow Comics (W) Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Peter Steigerwald In stores the week of April 24th. The Concept: There are two worlds. The one we know, and the one below. Aspen Matthews was a marine biologist who, in a failed experiment, discovered that she is actually a water nymph, able to live and thrive beneath the water. This Issue: While Aspen tangled with Vana, events set in motion by Killian's Blue Sun have begun to take shape. Chance's "unauthorized absence" is over. The Admiral has laid groundwork for his revenge on the Water People. Cannon, reeling from his encounter with Vana, leads Aspen to the city of her birth. And fifty-year fallout from the formation of the Dissidents will damage Aspen in ways she never could've expected. Yes, it's the beginning of The Next Big Arc. Note: This issue will ship with a 1 in 25 alternate cover by Michael Turner. FC 32pp $2.50 G.I. JOE # 5 (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Eric Hanson (I) John Larter (Cover) Steve Kurth In stores the week of April 3rd. The Concept: G.I. Joe is the code name for America's daring, highly trained special mission force. Its mission, to defend human freedom against Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world! This Issue: This issue takes place BEFORE the events of issue one and finally gives us a glimpse into the super-spy life of Duke before reinstating the Joe team. Better yet, this overseas adventure pits the Joe Sergeant against Cobra's most ruthless British mercenary, Major Bludd. Retailers, this is a stand-alone issue and a great jumping-on point for readers who missed the first story arc. Fill-in artist Eric Hanson (Tellos) takes the reigns while Steve Kurth does the cover. FC 32pp $2.95 G.I.JOE: BATTLE FILES #1 (OF 3) (W) Scott Wherle (A) Steve Kurth, Josh Blaylock, Eric Hanson, Mike Norton, Tim Seeley (I) Barb Schulz and John Larter (Cover) David Beck In stores the week of April 17th. The Concept G.I. Joe Battle Files is a three issue "who's who" style mini-series focusing on the members of the Joe and Cobra teams, as well as their vehicles. If the success of the G.I. Joe Convention Special is any indication, expect fans to love this book. Issue one focuses on the Joes, issue two on Cobra, and issue three on vehicles and tech gear. Full of information on each character, including updated ranks and bios. This Issue Atten-hut! It's everything you ever wanted to know about America's elite fighting force as the first issue of Battle Files kicks off with a focus on the Joes themselves. From your old favorites to the new blood, this is an invaluable resource for any G.I. Joe fan. Prestige format. Bi-Monthly. FC 48pp (1 of 3) $5.95 IMAGE INTRODUCES... CRYPTOPIA (W) Benjamin Raab (A) Pat Quinn (I) John Lowe & Mostafa Moussa (Cover) Pat Quinn In stores the week of April 3rd. The Concept: CRYPTOPIA is the story of Dr. Shannon Palmer… a cryptozoologist whose insatiable quest for hidden species jeopardizes her work, her colleagues, and her the last remaining vestiges of her self-respect. It's a high-adventure parable about the fine line dividing Man and Beast…the dark parallels between us and the creatures with which we share our world…and the tragic realization that all that really sets us apart from the animal kingdom are a pair of opposable thumbs. This Issue: Bigfoot. The Loch Ness Monster. Yetis. Chupacabras. To most people, these bizarre creatures are the stuff of myths, legends and hoaxes. But to Dr. Shannon Palmer and her crack team of cryptozoologists, they're as real as any animal in the zoo. And they're gonna prove it by embarking upon an expedition to the mysterious island where these hidden species dwell that's certain to change their lives and careers forever. IF they survive... One-Shot. FC 32pp $2.95 KABUKI VOL VI: SCARAB HARDCOVER EDITION (w) David Mack (a) Rick Mays (cover) David Mack Both in stores the week of April 17th. The Concept: She is the bastard child of a head Noh Assassin and a Geisha – her mother murdered and her face horribly scarred by a dishonored half-brother. She wears the mask of a Kabuki to hide the scars, both internal and external, from the world. This Issue: Kabuki:Scarab picks up right where Kabuki: Metamorphosis left off and answers all the mysteries left dangling from that series. And Scarab is still a self-contained story, so even new readers can start with it. More than the original issues, this handsome 256 page archival hardcover includes a gallery of covers (including the Quesada variant), new pin ups, sketches and character designs, embossed cover, a brand new dust jacket painting by David Mack, and an insightful introduction by Paul Pope. A trade paperback edition will not be offered before October 2002! HC, 7x10, 256pg, b&w $29.95 KABUKI VOL VI: SCARAB HARDCOVER LIMITED EDITION Signed & numbered with original SKETCH! Limited to 500 copies. HC, 7x10, 256pg, b&w $54.95 MCFARLANE MONSTERS McFarlane Toys McFarlane mines the mother lode of horror with incredible results! We've put our own twist on a series of classic monsters to create what will surely rank as one of the eeriest action figure lines of 2002: Sea Creature, Mummy, Voodoo Queen, Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, and the Werewolf. (#40120) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MIDNIGHT NATION #11 (RES) Joe's Comics (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P) Gary Frank (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Matt Milla In stores the week of April 24th. The Concept: Detective David Grey is a man "in-between." His soul does not belong to him anymore, but he plans on getting it back if it's the last thing he ever does. That in mind, he sets out on a quest for his eternal self, searching the darkest recesses of America to find that which will make him whole again. This Issue: The battle is coming to a head. Will David Grey keep his soul AND be able to save the life of Laurel? The end of their journey is here and all of their hopes and dreams rely on the outcome of this last test. Resolicitation FC 32pp 11 of 12) $2.50 OBERGEIST: DIRECTORS' CUT TPB Top Cow Comics (W) Dan Jolley, (P) Tony Harris, (I) Ray Snyder (C) Matt Hollingsworth In stores the week of April 10th. The Concept: Inter-cutting the six-issue "Ragnarok Highway" miniseries with the flashbacks of "The Empty Locket" special, Obergeist: Directors' Cut presents the full story of Jürgen Steinholtz — and features a crucial scene present in neither the mini nor the one-shot. With half-tone colors added to previously black-and-white art and an introduction by Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell, get the full story here for the first time. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 POWERS #20 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming In stores the week of April 17th. The Concept: Heroes glide through the sky on lightning bolts and fire. Flamboyant villains attempt daring daylight robberies. God-like alien creatures clash in epic battles over the nighttime sky. And on the dirty city streets below, Homicide Detective Christian Walker does his job. Walker is teamed up with spunky rookie Detective Deena Pilgrim to investigate murders specific to superhero cases. Investigations that take them from the seediest underbelly a city has to offer, to the gleaming towers that are home to immortal beings. It's cops-and-capes like you have NEVER seen them in the surprise hit from super- hot comic writer and EISNER award-winning team of Brian Michael Bendis (Ultimate Spider-Man, Daredevil, Alias) and full- color, art deco comic artist Mike Avon Oeming (Bluntman & Chronic, Hammer of the Gods). This Issue: The Supergroup Saga Explosive Conclusion! One of the greatest supergroups in the world has been virtually destroyed in front of the world. But the fallout for Walker and Pilgrim is much more personal than they ever thought it would be. An issue that will change Powers forever! FC 32pp $2.95 RADIX #3 (W/A) Ray & Ben Lai, Brian Reber In stores the week of April 3rd. The Concept: In a society where technological advancement allows the human race to live in utopia, a secret exists that will change its existence forever. The inhabitants' only memory is of the past three years, yet no one seems to care or want to find out what occurred before then. Four would-be heroes will have to forge an alliance to solve the mysteries of their world, their pasts and their powers. This Issue: Val continues on her journey to unravel the mystery behind her visions. During a covert rescue operation, Val runs in to an old acquaintance who holds answers about their past together and about Radix. Can she trust her old ally? Is he there to help her or does he have an ulterior motive? Find out in this EXCITING third installment of Radix! Bi-Monthly. FC 32pp $2.95 SAM & TWITCH OFFERED AGAIN One of the most exciting comics in recent memory is being offered again in limited quantities. Get into this noirish detective book – featuring writer Brian Michael Bendis – before it gets into you. SAM AND TWITCH #14 This special one-shot – Dumb Laws and Eggs – features a humorous and intriguing story by writer Brian Michael Bendis and special art by No Honor and Universe artist Clayton Crain. SAM AND TWITCH #15 First issue of the thrilling Bounty Hunter Wars story arc, guest-starring Brian Michael Bendis' character Jinx. This arc is a real turning point for Sam and Twitch and features the work of hard-hitting new artist Alex Maleev. SAM AND TWITCH #16-19 Parts 2 through 5 of the five-part Bounty Hunter Wars story arc are a must-have for any fan of noirish crime fiction. Features a compelling Bendis story and great art by Alex Maleev. And Bendis' character Jinx guest-stars in a central role. *********************** SAVAGE DRAGON #98 by Erik Larsen In stores the week of April 17th. The Concept: The planet Earth has gone through a startling transformation! The domino effect caused by the death of a deadly time-traveling foe has forever changed the world the Dragon lives in! Trapped in this savage world, the former police officer must cope with the strange new earth he unwittingly created and try to repair the damage he's caused! It ain't a walk in the park, Bunky! This Issue: A rift has been opened in time and space and the Savage Dragon returns to the world he left behind! But having spent years in the ravaged Savage World, how has this world progressed without him? What startling changes have taken place during his absence? And who has taken his place? The answers will shock and confound you! The startling saga that leads up to the record setting 100th issue continues! Makes sliced bread look pretty stale! No joke! Not for sissies! Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation! FC 32pp $2.95 SPAWN #121 Todd McFarlane Productions (W) Brian Holguin and Todd McFarlane (P) Angel Medina (I) Danny Miki (Cover) Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane In stores the week of April 24th. The Concept: Al Simmons, once the U.S. government's greatest soldier and most effective assassin, was mercilessly executed by his own men. Resurrected from the ashes of his own grave in a flawed agreement with the powers of darkness, Simmons is reborn as a creature from the depths of Hell. Disfigured, homeless and alone, this warrior now known as Spawn wanders the shadowy alleys of New York City in search of his past life. This Issue: The Devil His Due—Everything's changed now. Spawn has faced his darkest moment since returning to Earth and he's barely come through. Betrayed by those he trusted most, stunned by secrets of his life as Al Simmons, stripped of his Hell-borne legacy, Spawn is reduced to a mere shadow of himself. And the ordeal keeps getting worse. The Usurper of the Throne of Hell has plans of his own for the errant Hellspawn. Caught amid this storm of lies and intrigue, battered from every side, the Spawn now has only one goal: to survive. FC 32pp $2.50 TEKKEN FOREVER: #2 (W) Dave Chi (A) Paco Diaz (I) Dark Design Works In stores the week of April 10th. The Concept: Tekken Forever is based on the #1 fighting game Tekken from Namco. This Issue: The Iron Fist Tournament has finally begun, and friends, along with bitter enemies, clash to shape it's outcome. 1st round matches places Paul Phoenix against King the 2nd, Forrest Law against Eddy Gordo and Jin Kazama up against Hwoarang in an all or nothing match to see who is worthy to face Heihachi Mishima. But the mysterious fighter, Unknown, and the God of Fight (Toshin) have other plans for the competitors. FC 32pp (2 of 4) $2.95 TOMB RAIDER #21 Top Cow Comics (W) John Ney Reiber (P) Randy Green (I) Jonathan Sibal (C) Jonathan Smith In stores the week of April 17th. The Concept: One of the most popular characters in video game history, Lara Croft is a little bit Indiana Jones, a little bit Playboy playmate, and enough action and adventure to snare an entire generation of fans with her continuing adventures. This Issue: Follow Lara high in Tibet to the Taktsang Ravine where she searches for the Black Mandala. A new artistic team starts their run with this well-loved character and they're bringing even more of the signature game moves and puzzles to the book. John Ney Reiber and Randy Green guarantee to make this an exciting and sexy time in the life of Lara Croft! FC 32pp $2.50 TOMB RAIDER JOURNEYS #4 Top Cow Comics (W) Fiona Avery (P) Drew Johnson (I) Jay Leisten (C) Jonathan D. Smith In stores the week of April 3rd. The Concept: Artifact hunter extraordinaire Lara Croft is on the adventure of a lifetime, out to track down the Spanish Armada of 1550. Journeys is a twelve-issue adventure spanning the seven seas, full of swashbuckling adventure like you've never seen! This Issue: "Déjà vu"—Lara Croft's about to learn that turnabout's fair play. Kagan has been waiting for an opportunity to get even with her for meddling in the affairs of the Sodom and Gomorrah excavation. Now, he gets his chance. Only it turns out during their face-to-face encounter that Lara, and then Kagan, seem to remember each other from someplace before. And with that memory, comes the realization that sometimes even the joy of the hunt can be more powerful than the joy of revenge. Featuring a brand new Tomb Raider cover by the one and only Adam Hughes, don't miss out on the latest installment of Lara's Journey!! FC 32pp (4 of 12) $2.95 UNIVERSE #7 Top Cow Comics (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C) Steve Firchow In stores the week of April 17th. The Concept: This is it – the rhyme and reason behind the Top Cow Universe. Examining the connection between The Darkness, The Witchblade, and The Angelus, Universe takes you through Hell to connect the Top Cow Universe as never before. This Issue: Tom Judge is confronted with the stark reality that he alone must choose a successor to the Devil. Power over the Inferno itself awaits the chosen one…perhaps Hell's new dictator will be the one who best knows how to make a deal. Let the cruelest, sneakiest and most unpleasant demon win, and we're not talking about Wall Street, folks! Enter a twilight world of insider trading and paradigm shifts, where economic trends are defined by the goodness of a man's soul, and the one with the most toys wins!! Plus, a special sneak preview of next summers blockbuster debut from Top Cow is included in this very issue!! We'll give you two hints: Alex Ross and Battle of the Planets! Be there!!! FC 32pp $2.50 WITCHBLADE #55 Top Cow Comics (W) David Wohl (P)Francis Manapul (I) D-Tron (C) Steve Firchow In stores the week of April 10th. The Concept: Police officer Sara Pezzini has come into possession of the Witchblade, a demonic gauntlet that throws her into a world of supernatural menaces unlike any she knew existed before. Will she control the Witchblade, or will it control her body and soul? This Issue: As Sara and Jake continue their investigation into the brutal slayings in the mob world, they realize what's behind it all is WAY more insidious than they thought - especially when their search leads them to the nefarious and deadly assassin known as Tora No Shi! Meanwhile, Nottingham, now separated from Sara, finds comfort in a familiar place... FC 32pp $2.50 MARVEL COMICS Max Comics BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER #1 COVER BY GREG HORN GREG RUCKA (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P & I) • THE SCOOP: Master crime writer Greg Rucka and CABLE's Igor Kordey present a gritty, uncompromising tale of Russian international espionage agent Yelena Belova — the new Black Widow! • THE STORY: When her former mentor is found brutally murdered in a Moscow bondage club, Belova must go deep undercover to find the killer. Torn by self-doubt and divided loyalties, she descends into a world of deadly games and deadlier predators! With sensual covers by Greg Horn (ELEKTRA), BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER is a smart and sexy adventure that could only be told under the freedom of the MAX imprint! • GREG RUCKA SPEAKS: "Yelena has pretty much been dominated ever since she began her training to be the Black Widow. That's the nature of that sort of training: 'You will learn these things, you will go this way — you did it well, you will be rewarded. You did it bad, you will be punished.' Now, she's in the bondage scene where all of her skills are applicable, but not readily so.You can't walk into a bondage club, grab somebody around the throat, throw them to the floor and say, 'Tell me what I want to know!' and expect them to cough it up. If they don't what are you going to do? What if they don't tell you just so you do hit them again, but harder, because they're getting turned on? When that does happen, Yelena is going to give an 'Ewww!' that will be a combination of her being repulsed and perhaps a little turned on herself." • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this three-issue, monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05152-6-00111 2.99 ALIAS #8 PAINTED COVER BY DAVID MACK BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/MICHAEL GAYDOS & BILL SIENKIEWICZ (P & I) • THE SCOOP: MAX's hard-luck private eye pursues her strangest case yet! • THE SET-UP: Red-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos – now joined by the legendary Bill Sienkiewicz — continue their gritty tale of Jessica Jones, a former costumed crime-fighter who's now a down-and-out private investigator specializing in superhuman cases! • THE STORY: Jessica finds the missing person she's been trailing — but is he a persecuted ex-superhero-sidekick, or just a lunatic?! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05124-3-00811 2.99 BLADE #2 COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET CHRISTOPHER HINZ (W)/STEVE PUGH (P&I) • THE SCOOP: Thirsting for a Blade comic as wicked as his new movie? Then get ready for the vampire killer's own MAX title! • THE STORY: The Daywalker is saved by one of the vicious mutant vampires known as the Tryks — but why? And why have the Seven, the secret society dedicated to the destruction of supernatural evil, devoted all their resources to killing Blade? Meanwhile, our hero's love life becomes complicated, with his dead girlfriend, a gorgeous new acquaintance, and the evil Queen of the Tryks all vying for his, um, "affection"! • THE CREATORS: Novelist Christopher Hinz and Eisner-nominated artist Steve Pugh (Preacher: Saint of Killers) join forces to resurrect the Daywalker in this violent new ongoing series! Plus: fully painted covers by Tim Bradstreet — who helped design the two Blade movies! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • THE RATING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05195-3-00211 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 HOWARD THE DUCK #4 COVER BY GLENN FABRY STEVE GERBER (W)/PHIL WINSLADE (P) • THE SCOOP: The CSN Hot Pick series gets turned upsidedown when Howard gets vertigo! • THE STORY: Beverly Switzler and Howard the Duck have faced some strange challenges in their time — but nothing as frightening, as disorienting, as anxious-making as... The Boarding House of Mystery! Who is the gonzo journalist who speaks with the voice of God? What is the gas-masked performance artist known as Anthrax Mystery Theatre? • THE CREATORS: Get out your sand, man, and get ready for a swampy blaze through hell, courtesy of Steve Gerber and Phil Winslade! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this six-part mini-series will be 32 pages, with ads. • THE RATING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05209-7-00411 2.99 Marvel Hardcovers THE COMPLETE FRANK MILLER SPIDER-MAN HC COVER BY FRANK MILLER • THE SCOOP: Still available! The master of comic book noir draws the world's #1 hero! • THE STORY: Feast your eyes on Frank Miller's take on the web-slinger (and the Punisher... and Dr. Octopus... and Dr. Doom... and the Fantastic Four), as we collect SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN #14 & #15 (featuring Frank's first crack at DD), AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #14 & #15, MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL #4, and MARVEL TEAM-UP #100! • THE FORMAT: This 216-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" x 10 7/8" glossy stock paper. • MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in December. Please use DEC011799 to order. 7-59606-10899-2-00111 29.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN HC COVER BY JOE QUESADA • THE SCOOP: Still available! Just in time for the Spider-Man movie, It's the premiere Ultimate title in hardcover glory — now with tons of behind-the-scenes extras! • THE STORY: Hey, retailers: this is the best collection you can hand to new customers that want more Spidey after the film! Hey, readers: this is the greatest version of the Ultimate book that you love! Reprinting ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #1 - #13, now with previously unpublished material that will take you behind the scenes to witness the creation of a phenomenon! • THE FORMAT: This 352-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" x 10 7/8" glossy stock paper. • MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in December. Please use DEC011798 to order. 7-59606-10898-5-00111 34.95 ORIGIN HC COVER BY JOE QUESADA & RICHARD ISANOVE • THE SCOOP: Still available! The series of the year becomes a supersize hardcover — now with tons of behind-the-scenes extras! • THE STORY: First it made headlines! Then it shocked all who read it! Now we're collecting the instant classic by Paul Jenkins and Andy Kubert into a deluxe edition! Who is Wolverine? How did he get his name? When did he first pop his claws? It's the greatest story we've never told – and the perfect addition to bookshelves of mutant maniacs of all ages! Reprinting ORIGIN #1 - #6 – plus character sketches, plots, and more "DVD" extras! • THE FORMAT: This 208-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" x 10 7/8" glossy stock paper. • MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in December. Please use DEC011797 to order. 7-59606-10866-4-00111 34.95 BEST OF SPIDER-MAN: 2001 HC COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL • THE SCOOP: Still available! In anticipation of the movie, we're collecting 2001's most critically acclaimed Spidey stories in a deluxe hardcover edition! • THE STORY: Join writer J. Michael Straczynski (Babylon 5) and penciler John Romita Jr. as a sudden encounter with an enigmatic stranger forever changes the way Peter Parker looks at himself — and his alter ego, the ever amazing Spider-Man! Plus, the wall-crawler faces reality head-on as he deals with the worst tragedy ever to befall his city: the dramatic events of September 11th! Other stories include Paul Jenkins and Mark Buckingham's modern tale of hero worship in the inner city, as well as Greg Rucka and Eduardo Risso's glimpse into the dark life of the Kingpin. This supersize volume, a perfect gift for anyone who loved the Spider-Man movie, reprints AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (Vol. 2) #30 - #36, SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #4 - #6, PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #36, and ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #6 - #8! • THE FORMAT: This 336-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" x 10 7/8" glossy stock paper. 7-59606-10900-5-00111 34.95 WOLVERINE & ELEKTRA: THE REDEEMER HC COVER BY YOSHITAKA AMANO • THE SCOOP: Sophisticated prose by Greg Rucka and gorgeous illustrations by Yoshitaka Amano combine to make a modern masterpiece! • THE STORY: Greg Rucka, famed crime novelist and comics scribe, brings two of Marvel's enduring icons together in a tale of mysterious pasts and uncertain futures! When Wolverine is assigned to protect the same individual Elektra is hired to kill, sparks fly! Featuring the painted art of Japan's premiere illustrator, Yoshitaka Amano, this handsome deluxe hardcover will make a great edition to any collector's bookshelf! • THE FORMAT: This 208-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" x 10 7/8" glossy stock paper. 7-59606-10911-1-00111 29.95 DAREDEVIL: YELLOW HC COVER BY TIM SALE • THE SCOOP: Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale, the fan-favorite creators of Batman: The Long Halloween, bring their signature style to Marvel's Man Without Fear... and we're collecting their acclaimed tale in one deluxe hardcover edition! • THE STORY: Focusing on the events leading up to his costumed debut, this deluxe hardcover presents a Matt Murdock full of youthful exhuberance and unyielding optimism. It is the maturation of Matt as a person and his growing love for Karen Page, rather than the criminal underground of Hell's Kitchen, that grabs the spotlight here. Sale's breathtaking art makes this the perfect story for Marvel's new line of prestige hardcovers! • THE FORMAT: This 144-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" x 10 7/8" glossy stock paper. 7-59606-10840-4-00111 29.95 Marvel Knights CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY JOHN NEY RIEBER (W)/JOHN CASSADAY (P) • THE SCOOP: Marvel Knights is proud to present an all-new, ongoing CAPTAIN AMERICA series of gut-wrenching intensity, by the acclaimed creative team of writer John Ney Rieber (Books of Magic) and penciler John Cassaday (Planetary)! • THE STORY: In the aftermath of 9/11, Cap must deal with the way America — and the world — have changed. From the ruins of the World Trade Center to the horrors of a small town shaken by terrorism, this is one double-sized first issue you'll never forget — and neither will Marvel's star-spangled champion! • THE WRITER SPEAKS: "The man's a soldier: fierce, focused, and absolutely dedicated to the American dream," Rieber stated. "He fights for the people — we, the people. Because he's one of us. He knows this country. He sees America as it is — the beauty and the bloody shadows of it, the nobility and the savagery of it. He knows what it could be — what it should be. What it was meant to be, from the beginning... and he'd die to get us there. He is the shield. Liberty's shield. And though he's just a man, like the ideal of freedom that drives him, he's really hard to kill." • THE ARTIST SPEAKS: "I can't say this will be a revolution or an unrecognizable Captain America," said Cassaday. "However, what John Ney Rieber and I are putting together will deliver a Captain America that has more on his mind than beating the super-villain-of-the-week senseless. Our Cap believes in the American standard, but you won't catch him delivering syrupy speeches. Our man's patriotic testosterone comes out of his angry fists, not endless rhetoric. He fights for the American dream, fearing he'll never have the chance to experience it himself. Revolution? Maybe not. But it is The New Deal." • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this ongoing, monthly series is 48 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05153-3-00111 (MarvelPG) 3.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS: DOUBLE-SHOT #1 PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY GARTH ENNIS & ROB HAYNES (W)/JOE QUESADA & ROB HAYNES (P)/DANNY MIKI & ROB HAYNES (I) • THE SCOOP: Two killer creative teams open up both barrels with two twisted tales starring Daredevil and the Punisher! • THE STORIES: We're celebrating Marvel Knights' 4th huge year with a new series that spotlights the imprint's most popular characters and creators! First, Garth Ennis and Joe Quesada let the Punisher demonstrate why good oral hygiene is so important! Then Rob Haynes writes and illustrates a DD tale that sees a midnight mission for the Kingpin turn into a bad-luck encounter with the Man Without Fear for one extremely unlucky thug! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this four-part, monthly mini-series will be 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are canceled. 7-59606-05159-5-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 PUNISHER #11 PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET TOM PEYER (W)/MANUEL GUTIERREZ (P&I) • THE SCOOP: Will the Punisher end up roadkill? • THE STORY: The Medallion enlists a new weapon in his campaign to control the city's taxicabs: a deadly car dubbed the Cabattoir! Meanwhile, Detective Soap gets a disturbing new girlfriend! • THE STORY: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05113-7-01111 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 DAREDEVIL #32 COVER BY ALEX MALEEV BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/ALEX MALEEV (P&I) • THE SCOOP: DD can handle the cops... but what about the Feds?! • THE STORY: The FBI steps in to sort out the remains of the Kingpin's crime empire — and their investigations may change Daredevil's life forever! • THE STORY: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-04706-2-03211 (MarvelPG) 2.99 ELEKTRA #10 COVER BY GREG HORN GREG RUCKA (W)/CHUCK AUSTEN (P&I) • THE SCOOP: A disturbing stand-alone story that exposes Elektra's secrets! • THE STORY: Elektra is a ruthless, efficient assassin — but what happens when she's between jobs, with no one to kill? Greg Rucka and Chuck Austen reveal a chilling, self-destructive side to Marvel's sexiest assassin in this unforgettable story! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper. 7-59606-05132-8-01011 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS #2 COVER BY ALBERTO PONTICELLI JOHN FIGUERO (W)/ALBERTO PONTICELLI (P & I) • THE SCOOP: Daredevil, Black Widow and the Punisher — now in one hard-hitting book! • THE STORY: The Brothers Grace — multi-billionaire European businessmen addicted to plastic surgery — continue their campaign to build a new criminal empire in New York City! Extortion, drug-dealing and murder are the order of the day, and even the best efforts of DD and the Black Widow aren't enough to stop the mayhem in the streets! When an exhausted Punisher lets down his guard, he's captured by Mr. Tune, the evil captain of the Graces' shock troops. But in the end, it will prove to be a fatal mistake... for someone! • THE CREATORS: Screenwriter John Figueroa (B-boys, The Project) and artist Alberto Ponticelli (Heavy Metal, Sam and Twitch) keep on shockin' and rockin', taking the Marvel Knights to a whole new level of extreme danger! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05229-5-00211 (MarvelPG) 2.99 WOLVERINE/HULK #3 PAINTED COVER BY SAM KIETH SAM KEITH (W, P, I) • THE SCOOP: Continuing writer/artist Sam Kieth's latest hit! • THE STORY: As Wolverine pushes on through a barren, ice-covered wasteland, Bruce Banner — the Hulk's alter ego — reveals the strange story of the ghostly little girl who's brought them here! • THE CREATOR: Sam Kieth (The Maxx and Zero Girl) brings all the power, emotion, and sensitivity of his other work to two of Marvel's finest characters! Expect the unexpected! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this monthly, four-part series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05234-9-00311 (MarvelPG) 3.50 Spider-Man SPIDER-MAN: THE MOVIE—THE OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK ADAPTATION PHOTO COVER • THE SCOOP: It's the official comic book adaptation of the wall-crawler's blockbuster movie — by Stan Lee and Alan Davis! • THE STORY: On May 3rd, the world will go for the ultimate spin as the big-budget Spider-Man motion picture explodes across movie screens! And now you can experience all the action, all the romance, all the humor, and all of the excitement in Marvel's official comic book adaptation! The origin of the wise-cracking wall-crawler! The debut of the grotesque Green Goblin! The blossuming romance of Peter Parker and Mary Jane! It's all here — and brought to you by one of the greatest creative teams of all time! After all, who could script the web-slinger's origin other than Stan "The Man" Lee? And when it comes to crisp storytelling and beautiful lines, Alan Davis is beyond compare! • THE FORMAT: This 48-page, bookshelf one-shot is printed on glossy stock paper and features a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05225-7-00111 5.95 SPIDER-MAN: THE MOVIE TRADE PAPERBACK PHOTO COVER • THE SCOOP: It's the official comic book adaptation of the wall-crawler's new movie — plus some of his greatest adventures! • THE STORY: Stan "The Man" Lee unites with Alan Davis for the comic book adaptation of Spidey's big-screen debut! This collection also includes Stan and Steve Ditko's origin story (from AMAZING FANTASY #15), an offbeat mob tale by Greg Rucka and Eduardo Risso (from SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #4), and Paul Jenkins and Mark Buckingham's touching exploration of hero worship (from PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #35). A great jumping-on point for new movie-motivated readers! • THE FORMAT: 112-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10903-6-00111 12.95 SPIDER-GIRL #46 COVER BY PAT OLLIFFE & AL WILLIAMSON TOM DEFALCO (W)/PAT OLLIFFE (P)/AL WILLIAMSON (I) • THE SCOOP: Could it really be the return of... the Scarlet Spider?! • THE STORY: At last! We cave to popular demand by giving our fans two long-awaited events in a single issue! While Peter Parker finally decides to reassume his career as a Spider-Man, Mayday deals with the traumas of an unwanted partner. And who is the new Scarlet Spider? Guest-starring the far-out Fantastic Five! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03503-8-04611 2.25 SPIDER-MAN, PETER PARKER #42 COVER BY KYLE BAKER ZEB WELLS/JIM MAHFOOD • THE SCOOP: Just in time for April Fool's, a special two-part story by the guest creative team of Wizard magazine video award-winner Zeb Wells and Jim Mahfood (ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #9) take aim at the most sacred of institutions — a little ritual called "Spring Break"! • THE STORY: It's that time of the year again, so oil up those pecs, slip on your thong and head down to the "Sonic TV Spring Break House" for some serious partying. Everyone's there: Tiffany, N'Step, Crisco and a little something — make that someone — under the sand that's going to require Spider-Man's immediate attention! And the madness continues in just two short weeks! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04717-8-04211 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #21 COVER BY MARK BAGLEY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/MARK BAGLEY (P)/ART THIBERT (I) • THE SCOOP: Spider-Man faces the one threat he can never beat... the press! • THE STORY: More dastardly than Doc Ock! More crazed than Kraven! More greedy than the Green Goblin! How can Spidey survive the bloodthirsty minions of the media? And if the slings and arrows of the press doesn't get him, then the shock ending will! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05031-4-02111 2.25 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #40 COVER BY JASON PEARSON J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (W)/JOHN ROMITA JR. (P)/SCOTT HANNA (I) • THE SCOOP: A new story arc begins here! • THE STORY: Aunt May knows that her nephew Peter is actually Spider-Man! So how will this knowledge affect the wall- crawler's actions? Find out as we kick off a brand-new story arc right here! • THE BUZZ: "It's nothing short of, well, amazing... Mr. Straczynski has sparked a Spidey renaissance."-Wizard • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders for AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #40 and #41 are canceled. 7-59606-04716-1-04211 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #15: SPIDER-MAN & SHANG-CHI PAINTED COVER BY DAVID MACK BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/RICK MAYS (P) • THE SCOOP: Fists and feet fly in this martial arts masterpiece! • THE STORY: Shang-Chi, the undisputed Master of Kung Fu, is on the run from his utterly evil father. But the past returns to haunt him when his good deeds in his New York neighborhood "outs" his true identity! And when our young web-slinger swings by, you'll see more action than you saw in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! • THE CREATORS: Written by Wizard's "Best Writer of 2000," Brian Michael Bendis — with art by Rick Mays (Kabuki) and a painted cover by David Mack (DAREDEVIL)! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05088-8-01511 2.25 PETER PARKER: SPIDER-MAN #43 COVER BY KYLE BAKER ZEB WELLS/JIM MAHFOOD • THE SCOOP: Just in time for April Fool's, it's a special two-part story as the creative team of Zeb Wells (Wizard video award-winner) and Jim Mahfood (ULTIMATE MARVEL TEAM-UP #9) take aim at the most sacred of institutions — a little ritual called "Spring Break"! • THE STORY: It's that time of the year again, so oil up those pecs, slip on your thong and head down to the "Sonic TV Spring Break House" for some serious partying! Everyone's there: Tiffany, N'Step, Crisco and a little something — make that someone — under the sand that's going to require Spidey's attention! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04717-8-04311 (MarvelPG) 2.25 SPIDER-MAN, STARTLING STORIES: THE MEGALOMANIACAL SPIDER-MAN COVER BY PETE BAGGE PETE BAGGE (W, P & I) • THE SCOOP: Spidey's got a brand new Bagge! In this self-contained one-shot, indie legend Peter Bagge (Hate) offers his own unique spin on everyone's favorite web-spinner! • THE SET-UP: "Startling Stories" will force you to re-think Marvel characters you only think you know, asking questions that, let's face it, we've all asked. • THE STORY: Shortly after he was bitten by a radioactive spider that gave him his strange powers, Peter Parker failed to stop a burglar fleeing from police. When that man went on to murder Peter's beloved Uncle Ben, Peter took it upon himself to atone for his sin of inaction — adopting a mantra instilled in him by his Uncle: "With great power must also come great responsibility." But what if Uncle Ben wasn't all he was cracked up to be? What if he was nothing more than a lout and a con artist? What road might Peter travel if his life had been guided by a different mantra: "Look out for number one"? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05227-1-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #13: DOUBLE SHOTS COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS RON ZIMMERMAN (W)/SEAN PHILLIPS (P) • THE SCOOP: A special self-contained issue written by Howard Stern Radio Show writer Ron Zimmerman and illustrated by Sean Phillips (Wildcats)! • THE SET-UP: Marvel continues to reach out and attract unique creators to The House, and TANGLED WEB is the perfect place to let them strut their stuff! We believe in a Spidey book for every type of reader, and this comic — which examines the wall-crawler from a more street-level view — is perfect for those who never thought they'd ever read a Spidey book! • THE STORY: There's a bar with no name on the edge of town where they meet — the super-powered folks who choose to walk on the wrong side of the law and whose paths inevitably cross that of a certain wall-crawler. Tonight, an old warrior, a young turk and an mysterious stranger have convened at table three, to pound bourbon shots, lick their wounds, and exchange stories. And when the stranger tells his tale — that's when things really get interesting. • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05106-9-01311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 X-Men MORLOCKS #1 COVER BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH GEOFF JOHNS (W)/SHAWN MARTINBROUGH (P) • THE SCOOP: Red-hot writer Geoff Johns (JSA) and penciler Shawn Martinbrough (Detective Comics) visit The House -- and shine a light into the darkest corners of the mutant experience! • THE SET-UP: They are everywhere... but they belong nowhere. There is an urban legend circulating throughout America. One that began in New York many years ago. A tale of mutants so deviant and abhorrent, so freakish, that "normal" mutants call them outsiders. The creatures live below the streets of our cities, under the asphalt roads and electrical pipes, safe from Sentinel detection. These unfortunates are known as "the Morlocks." • THE STORY: This is the tale of one of those groups -- a group whose members each hope to accomplish one last "wish" in the surface world before severing all ties with our society. Some of these men and women want to say good-bye to loved ones, others are looking for revenge. As paranoia grows and fear ignites, a city neighborhood in Chicago reveals what lengths "ordinary" people will go to eradicate these monsters. They are not heroes or villains. They are scared, cold and hungry... trying to stay out of the spotlight. The Morlocks want to exist. Nothing more. But humanity won't let them. And probably shouldn't. • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly, 4-issue mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05249-3-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 2.50 X-FACTOR #1 COVER BY ARTHUR RANSON JEFF JENSON (W)/ARTHUR RANSON (P) • THE SCOOP: Entertainment Weekly head writer Jeff Jenson makes his comics debut at Marvel — with a top-secret X-book! • THE STORY: You've seen mutants beaten, hanged and crucified. When will it end? You may have heard the name before, but nothing can prepare you for X-FACTOR! • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly, 4-issue mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05235-6-00111 (MarvelPGplus) 2.50 EXILES #12 COVER BY MIKE MCKONE & MARK MCKENNA JUDD WINICK (W)/MIKE MCKONE (P)/MARK MCKENNA (I) • THE SCOOP: A new team of Exiles debuts this issue! • THE STORY: Why is a new group taking over this book, you ask? Might it have something to do with the end of EXILES #10? All we can say is that Sabretooth from the Age of Apocalypse is back with a new team! Is this the "new" Exiles -- or something worse?! Find out what's going on in what Wizard magazine calls one of Marvel's hottest new books! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05108-3-01111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 MUTIES #3 COVER BY DEAN HASPIEL KARL BOLLERS (W)/DEAN HASPIEL (P) Think all mutants wear spandex? Or have flashy codenames? Think again! You are Riek Bukenya. You are thirteen years old. You are sitting your school in Uganda one day with other students. Then rebel forces murder your teacher, kidnap you along with the rest of the children in your class, and force you to take up weapons to fight for their cause. You have no choice but to do as they say, because you're powerless... right? 7-59606-05170-0-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.50 UNCANNY X-MEN #405 COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS JOE CASEY (W)/SEAN PHILLIPS (P) • THE SCOOP: Paris is burning -- and the X-Men, too! • THE STORY: Banshee is betrayed from within his X-Corps -- and suffers the most brutal of consequences! Meanwhile, the group's infiltrator moves his plan into motion by unleashing a firestorm on Paris! The X-Men are caught in the middle -- and it may be too late to save thousands of innocents -- and the X-Corps itself! • THE CREATORS: The critically acclaimed Wildcats creative team is back as writer Joe Casey and penciler Sean Phillips unite again! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02461-2-40511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 CABLE #104 COVER BY IGOR KORDEY DAVID TISCHMAN (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P & I) The first arc by David Tischman and Igor Kordey saw Cable framed as a crusader for his faith. This arc has seen Cable off his game and fighting for the wrong side. Can brute force answer the questions he's posing? Tischman closes his run with a powerful, metamorphosing Cable, as we ask as many questions as we answer! And next month, Kordey turns the heat up a notch as he welcomes new writer Darko Macan (CAPTAIN AMERICA: DEAD MAN RUNNING)! 7-59606-01362-3-10411 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-TREME X-MEN #12 COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA & LIQUID! CHRIS CLAREMONT (W)/SALVADOR LARROCA (P) Bouncing from Australia to Madripoor to parts unknown, the X-treme team fights to contain and repulse a deadly invasion led by Shaitan, and championed by his boss, the mysterious Khan! And how does the timing of the invasion from Dimension X coincide with Cassandra Nova's trip to the Shi'ar Empire in NEW X-MEN? 7-59606-05109-0-01211 (MarvelPG) 2.99 NEW X-MEN #125 COVER BY JOE QUESADA GRANT MORRISON (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P) • THE SCOOP: "Imperial" Part 4 of 5! • THE STORY: Even as Gladiator and the rest of the Imperial Guard embark upon their Royal directive to eradicate all mutants, Phoenix and the X-Men are struck by a mysterious illness! Cassandra Nova has already brought the star-spanning Shi'ar Imperium to its knees -- and if the X-Men are removed from the picture, than who can stop her? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01772-0-12511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ULTIMATE X-MEN #17 COVER BY ADAM KUBERT MARK MILLAR (W)/ADAM KUBERT (P)/DANNY MIKI (I) • THE SCOOP: Part II of the Proteus Saga! • THE STORY: How do you fight a foe that can warp reality, place his essence in another body, and shield himself from Xavier's mental attacks? Find out when the X-Men face the most danerous mutant alive – Proteus! Plus: where is Colossus? And what's up with Jean Grey's strange psychic flashes? • THE BUZZ: • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05047-5-01711 2.25 DEADPOOL #66 COVER BY UDON GAIL SIMONE (W)/UDON (P & I) • THE SCOOP: Brand-new creative team! Brand-new storyline! Brand-new villain! Same old Deadpool! (Or is it?) • THE STORY: Deadpool returns after his fateful meeting with the Black Swan -- but he's come back a little bit different! What the heck is wrong with our favorite Merc-with-the-Mouth and why doesn't he seem to be acting like himself lately? Oh yeah, and he's just been hired to steal something from... the Rhino? What could it be? • THE CREATORS: All will be revealed by brand new writer, Gail Simone, (Simpsons) and art studio UDON (X-MEN: EVOLUTION, MARVEL MANGAVERSE: AVENGERS)! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03703-2-06611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 WOLVERINE #175 COVER BY DAVID FINCH & JOE WEEMS FRANK TIERI (W)/SEAN CHEN (P)/NORM RAPMUND (I) • THE SCOOP: Wolverine's most lethal foes strike in this double-sized issue! • THE STORY:With Wolverine in an extremely powered-down state, there couldn't be a worse time for Lady Deathstrike and Omega Red to make their move! Plus, what sinister figure lurks in the background with the top-secret Logan Files in their hands? Could it be who we think it is? • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02254-0-17511 (MarvelPG) 3.50 X-FORCE #127 COVER BY MIKE ALLRED PETER MILLIGAN (W)/MIKE ALLRED (P) Get your Kleenex ready, folks, it's a countdown to catastrophe as the X-Force — or at least one of 'em — races toward an oblivion that's been foretold in the stars. Whose swan song will X-Force soon be singing: The Orphan's? U-Go Girl's? The Anarchist's? Doop's? "Probably the most experimental and bold Marvel Universe comic ever published." -Joel Meadows, Tripwire 7-59606-01766-9-12711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-MEN: EVOLUTION #6 COVER BY UDON DEVIN GRAYSON (W)/UDON (P & I) The X-Men face a new mutant! Peer pressure has never been so dangerous as when Cyclops, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, Spyke, Rogue, Storm and Wolverine meet the Mimic! 7-59606-05203-5-00611 2.25 X-MEN UNLIMITED #35 COVER BY UDON Not only is Emma Frost kickin' tail in NEW X-MEN, but she's also stepping out in X-MEN UNLIMITED! Plus: a solo story starring Jubilee (currently a member of the X-Corps in the pages of UNCANNY X-MEN) by UDON and a Sunfire adventure by Steven Grant and Trevor Von Eden! (Mighty Marvel Memo: Issue #35, solicited in last month's catalog, will actually be issue #34.) 7-59606-01406-4-03511 3.50 Marvel Mangaverse MARVEL MANGAVERSE #1 COVER BY BEN DUNN BEN DUNN (W & P) • THE SCOOP: Due to its the stunning success, The House proudly announces the return of the Marvel Mangaverse! • THE STORY: Meet Marvin Elwood, timid teenager... and possible savior of Earth! Heir to alien Kree technology and the awesome Nega Bands, Marvin must face his legacy as — Captain Marvel! But can even this cosmic crusader save the world from the gigantic threat of Galactus? Guest-starring the Megascale Metatalent Response Team Fantastic Four! • THE CREATOR: You thought his MARVEL MANGAVERSE book-ends rocked... now see what writer/artist Ben Dunn can do when allowed to really cut loose! • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this ongoing monthly series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05296-7-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Marvel Heroes DEADLINE #1 PAINTED COVER BY GREG HORN BILL ROSEMANN (W)/GUY DAVIS (P & I) • THE SCOOP: What's it really like to be a reporter the Daily Bugle? Find out in an urban noir thriller illustrated by Guy Davis (The Marquis)! • THE STORY: What's it like to write about Marvel's larger-than-life superhumans... especially if you think they're a bunch of immature brats? Rookie reporter Katherine Farrell hates "The Capes". They wear ridiculous costumes. They have petty feuds. They run around destroying public property when real heroes like cops and firemen are sacrificing their lives to help others. But, hey, Kat's a newbie, so it's the beat she's stuck with. That is, unless she can nail a big story and move up to the City Crime Desk next to her hero Ben Urich. Trouble is, her career, not to mention her life, is threatoned when she uncovers the identity of a super-villian serial killer — a new super hero designed by Editor In Chief Joe Quesada! • THE CREATORS: If you loved Guy Davis' pulp stylings in Sandman Mystery Theatre and Neverman, just wait until you see his first series for Marvel! Plus: it's written by Your Man @ Marvel Bill Rosemann, and features computer painted covers by ELEKTRA's Greg Horn! • THE BUZZ: "The series sounds like a cross between MARVELS, which presented a look at super-heroes through the eyes of a journalist, ABC's Top Ten and Image's Powers... I'm intrigued." -Mike Sangiacomo, Cleveland Plain Dealer • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this monthly, 4-issue mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05261-5-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 AVENGERS: CELESTIAL QUEST #8 COVER BY JORGE SANTAMARIA & SCOTT HANNA STEVE ENGLEHART(W)/JORGE SANTAMARIA(P)/SCOTT HANNA(I) Double-sized finale! The balance between life and death, order and entropy in the Marvel Universe has come undone -- and only one thing can put it to right. But is that one thing the destiny of the Celestial Messiah -- or that of his dark counterpart, Thanos?! 7-59606-05131-1-00811 (MarvelPG) 3.50 CITIZEN V & THE V BATTALION: THE EVERLASTING #3 COVER BY MIKE DEODATO FABIAN NICIEZA(W)/LEWIS LAROSA(P)/JIM ROYAL(I) Marvel's First Hero Appears! Gods walk the Earth! Nations are fractured by civil war! Plus: a solution that has never been seen before in a Marvel Comic and by now can officially be called "A Patented Citizen V Twist!" 7-59606-05202-8-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #54 COVER BY MIKE WIERINGO & KARL KESEL CARLOS PACHECO, RAFAEL MARIN & KARL KESEL (W)/MARK BAGLEY (P)/AL VEY (I) • THE SCOOP: Look out, it's the 100-Page Monster! • THE STORY: The murderous plan of the Hidden Ones stands revealed, as does their history with the beseiged Inhumans! And with the Invisible Woman and her unborn child near death, and Mr. Fantastic a wanted fugitive, must the Human Torch put himself in the hands of his greatest enemy in order to insure the Fantastic Four's survival? Plus: The birth of Franklin Richards from FANTASTIC FOUR ANNUAL #6 -- the longest single FF story produced by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby! And to top it all off, the Impossible Man invades the Marvel Bullpen in a tale from FANTASTIC FOUR #176 by Roy Thomas and George Pérez! • THE FORMAT: Take one all-new story, then add on a double-sized tale and yet another full-length adventure and you have one huge honkin' comic... for only a buck and a quarter more! 7-59606-04456-6-05411 (MarvelPG) 3.50 THOR #48 COVER BY TOM RANEY & SCOTT HANNA DAN JURGENS (W)/JOE BENNETT (P)/TOM PALMER (I) From beyond the stars he comes: Desak, the destroyer of pantheons! And now his sights are set on dethroning Asgard's new liege -- and wiping the Norse Gods from the pages of history! 7-59606-03506-9-04811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 BLACK PANTHER #43 COVER BY SAL VELLUTO & BOB ALMOND CHRISTOPHER PRIEST (W)/SAL VELLUTO (P)/BOB ALMOND (I) Black Panther and Wolverine must fight their way past a truly annoyed Iron Man in part three of "Enemy of the State II"! While King T'Challa and Tony Stark fight a corporate struggle over Stark Enterprises, the kingdom of Wakanda commits an act of War against the nation of Canada! And as Alpha Flight joins the fray, can an international explosion possibly be defused? 7-59606-03876-3-04311 (MarvelPG) 2.50 IRON MAN #53 COVER BY MIKE GRELL MIKE GRELL (W)/RYAN ODAGAWA (P)/SEAN PARSONS (I) • THE SCOOP: Your monthly double dose of Iron (Man) begins here! • THE STORY: At the top of the world, a lonely messenger braves the elements to deliver his precious burden to a remote monestary. And when the ornate box is unlocked, Iron Man's most malevolent foe will rise again in a dramatic new form! "Book of the Ten Rings" kicks off here — with a cover by Mike Grell — and continues in just two weeks! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04457-5-05311 (MarvelPG) 2.25 THE ORDER #3 COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO & JESUS MERINO KURT BUSIEK & JO DUFFY(W)/MATT HALEY(P)/DAN PANOSIAN (I) It's the battle you've been waiting for: the Avengers vs. The Order! At the behest of the nations of the world, Earth's Mightiest Heroes head to the Antarctic wastes for a showdown with the totalitarian Order! But do even the Avengers have enough power to get the job done? Nighthawk doesn't so -- so he's undertaken his own recruiting drive for allies for a secret mission! 7-59606-05250-9-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.25 TASKMASTER #3 COVER BY JO CHEN KEN SIU-CHONG(W)/UDON(P) Continuing Taskmaster's own series — created by the crew from UDON (X-MEN EVOLUTION)! The skull-faced mercenary has been walking a tightrope between two warring families, playing each against the other for his own benefit — but what happens when they catch wise to his actions? Photographic reflexes won't help him now — and we won't even mention what a damper it's put on his hot date! 7-59606-05251-6-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 CAPTAIN MARVEL #31 COVER BY KEVIN MAGUIRE PETER DAVID (W)/CHRISCROSS (P)/ANIBAL RODRIGUEZ (I) At last! Marlo's shocking secret, which was so shocking and so secret that you didn't even know she had one! Plus: the menace of Mephisto... and Captain Marvel gets a date! 7-59606-04815-1-03111 (MarvelPG) 2.50 INCREDIBLE HULK #39 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, penciller John Romita Jr., inker Tom Palmer and new cover artist Kaare Andrews bring you a new vision of the Hulk! • THE SET-UP: When the Hulk is implicated in an act unspeakable, Bruce 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: It's the conclusion to the first story arc: "Tag -- You're Dead"! In a secluded shack in the middle of the woods, Bruce Banner has a rendezvous with a mysterious figure who sheds light on his predicament. Who is Ricky Myers and how did he die? The truth is more complicated than Banner could have imagined! •THE BUZZ: "I don't need to add another title to my monthly pull list. I really don't. Bruce Jones, however, has other plans. He's dragging me kicking and screaming back to THE INCREDIBLE HULK." -ComicBookResources.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04745-1-03911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 MUTANT X: DANGEROUS DISCOVERIES #1 PHOTO COVER KATHRYN KUDER & PAUL STORRIE (W)/STEFANO CASELLI & STUART IMMONEN (P)/RICH PERROTTA & WADE VONGRAWBADGER (I) • THE SCOOP: Continuing our series of powerful one-shots based on the hit syndicated TV show MUTANT X! • THE STORY: This double-sized special includes an adventure with the entire Mutant X team, as well as a glimpse behind the scenes, revealing how Shalimar became a hero! Join us for two full-length stories, one of which has art by fan-favorite Stuart Immonen (THOR)! • THE FORMAT: 48 pages, with ads. 7-59606-05335-3-00111 (MarvelPG) 3.50 THUNDERBOLTS #63 COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER & AL VEY FABIAN NICIEZA (W)/PATRICK ZIRCHER (P)/AL VEY (I) To catch a villain, it helps to be a villain, and for Melissa Gold, the search for Hawkeye will either lead her back into the dark mind of Screaming Mimi... or it will reveal the truth about Songbird! 7-59606-03566-3-06311 (MarvelPG) 2.25 THE ULTIMATES #4 COVER BY BRYAN HITCH MARK MILLAR (W)/BRYAN HITCH (P)/ANDREW CURRIE (I) • THE SCOOP: It's the world's biggest and most expensive super-team launch... too bad there's nothing to fight! • THE STORY: Billions have been spent on Nick Fury's gloal security force, but the public is starting to complain because there's no huge threat for them to battle! Meanwhile, friction breaks out between the members when The Ultimates movie is optioned! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05168-7-00411 2.25 IRON MAN #54 COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN & SEAN PARSONS MIKE GRELL (W)/MICHAEL RYAN (P)/SEAN PARSONS (I) • THE SCOOP: The return of the Armored Avenger's #1 foe continues as IRON MAN goes bi-weekly in April! • THE STORY: The mysterious monk named Temugin begins his study of Tony Stark and his armored bodyguard -- while Iron Man must cope with a threat from the past, one that strikes at the Golden Avenger where he is most vulnerable! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04457-5-05411 (MarvelPG) 2.25 AVENGERS #53 COVER BY KIERON DWYER & RICK REMENDER KURT BUSIEK (W)/KIERON DWYER & RICK REMENDER (P & I) With the horrific memory of Kang's attack on Washington etched in their minds, the time has come for the Avengers to live up to their name! It's all-out combat for the future of our planet, as the Earth's Mightiest Heroes kick butt like never before! You thrilled when Thor cut loose -- now it's Captain America's turn! 7-59606-04458-0-05311 (MarvelPG) 2.25 PARADISE X #2 PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER(W)/DOUG BRAITHWAITE(P)/BILL REINHOLD(I) • THE SCOOP: The conclusion of the Earth X trilogy continues! • THE STORY: As Captain Mar-Vell and the Thing discover the identity of the individual responsible for the would-be deaths that fill the giant hospitals that cover the Earth, Strange and Thor prepare for their mission to rescue Clea from Asgard! And as the suspicions of Captain America and the Avenging Host against Mar-Vell and the new Paradise begin to mount, the Punisher is forced to confront his bloody past in the Realm of the Dead! The next chapter in Marvel's alternate future also features the third part of a 14-piece interlocking cover painted by Alex Ross! • THE FORMAT: Each issue of this 12-part, monthly mini-series is printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05169-?-00211 (MarvelPG) 3.50 AVENGERS ICONS: TIGRA #2 COVER BY MIKE DEODATO JR. CHRISTINA Z. (W)/MIKE DEODATO JR. (P & I) The Animalistic Avenger in her own amazing adventure! The Brethren of the Blue Fist are serving up their own brand of justice on the streets of New York City, and only our feline femme fatale has the knowledge and the power to stop them -- even if it means joining the Police Academy! But even surrounded by New York's finest, is Tigra beyond the grasp of the Blue Fist? 7-59606-?-00211 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Marvel Trades ESSENTIAL MARVEL TEAM-UP TP COVER BY GIL KANE Still available! The wise-cracking, web-slinging super hero known as Spider-Man teams with the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Avengers, Nick Fury, the Sub-Mariner, Ghost Rider, Captain Marvel, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, and the always incredible Hulk! Reprinting MARVEL TEAM-UP #1 - #20, by Roy Thomas, Gerry Conway, Len Wein, Sal Buscema, Jim Mooney, Gil Kane, and Ross Andru! This 528-page trade paperback is printed in bold black-and-white — to save you mounds of moolah! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011921 to order. 7-59606-10828-2-00111 14.95 X-TREME X-MEN: SAVAGE LAND TP COVER BY KEVIN SHARPE Still available! The X-Men hit the land that time forgot in an effort to save Rogue from her haywire powers! This 96-page trade paperback reprints the four-part adventure by Chris Claremont and Kevin Sharpe! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011922 to order. 7-59606-10869-5-00111 12.95 G.I. JOE VOL. 1 TP NEW COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN Still available! Hawk! Scarlett! Cobra Commander! The Baroness! Snakeyes! The Real American Heroes roll out against the fiendish forces of Cobra as we reprint G.I. JOE #1 - #10 in this 240-page trade paperback! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011923 to order. 7-59606-10901-2-00111 24.95 UNION JACK TP COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY Still available! Penciler John Cassaday begins his run on CAPTAIN AMERICA this month — so now you have to check out his take on the UK's fiercest fighter! A new Union Jack rises from the mists of time to battle Baron Blood in this 112-page trade paperback! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011924 to order. 7-59606-10934-0-00111 12.95 X-MEN: MUTANT GENESIS TP COVER BY JIM LEE Still available! Cyclops leads his team of mutants into a violent showdown against Magneto in his floating spacestation! Plus: Omega Red strikes! This 176-page trade paperback reprints X-MEN #1 - #7 by Chris Claremont and Jim Lee! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011925 to order. 7-59606-10895-4-00112 17.95 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: THE SUB-MARINER COVER BY GENE COLAN Still available! Focusing on the Sub-Mariner's Silver Age revival, this 224-page, deluxe hardcover delivers aquatic action to serious collectors! It's Namor in all his bitter, arrogant glory; fighting underwater threats and surface-dwellers alike! Reprinting FANTASTIC FOUR #4 and TALES TO ASTONISH #70 - #85, written and illustrated by the classic team of Stan Lee and Gene Colan! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011926 to order. 7-59606-10875-6-00111 49.95 SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB VOL. 2 COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS Still available! Collecting three critically-acclaimed stories of ordinary people whose lives are forever changed by Spider-Man! Including Bruce Jones and Lee Weeks's "Gentlemen's Agreement", Kaare Andrews's "Ray of Light", and Darwyn Cooke's "Open All Night"! This 128-page trade paperback reprints SPIDER-MAN'S TANGLED WEB #7 - #12! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011928 to order. 7-59606-10874-9-00111 14.95 MARVEL MANGAVERSE TP COVER BY BEN DUNN • THE SCOOP: East meets West as Marvel's greatest champions are manga-fied! • THE STORY: Big eyes, speed lines, and lots of tech — we're talking the ultra-popular art form known as manga, responsible for the phenoms Voltron, Pokemon, and Digimon, to name but a few! But what happens when some of manga's most popular creators get their hands on some of Marvel's most popular characters? It's all-new, all-different excitement when Ben Dunn Jeff Matsuda, Kaare Andrews, Peter David, Lea Hernandez, C.B. Cebulski, Chuck Austen, UDON and enter The House! Reprinting all of the MARVEL MANGAVERSE titles, including NEW DAWN #1, AVENGERS #1, GHOST RIDER #1, FANTASTIC FOUR #1, PUNISHER #1, SPIDER-MAN #1, X-MEN #1, and ETERNAL TWILIGHT #1! • THE FORMAT: 224-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10935-7-00111 24.95 ULTIMATE X-MEN VOL. 2: WEAPON X TP COVER BY ADAM KUBERT Still available! Writer Mark Millar and artists Adam Kubert and Tom Raney revisit Wolverine's past in "Return to Weapon X"! When the X-Men are recruited by Sabretooth and the Weapon X program, can Logan save them? Collecting ULTIMATE X- MEN #7 - #12 in one 144-page volume! MARVEL MEMO: This item was offered in January. Please use JAN011929 to order. 7-59606-10868-8-00111 14.95 AVENGERS: THE KORVAC SAGA TP COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ • THE SCOOP: From the minds of Jim Shooter, George Pérez and more comes the time-spanning story of Korvac! • THE STORY: Fleeing through the timestream from the futuristic Guardians of the Galaxy, Korvac has established a secret presence on Earth as the mysterious Michael. When the Avengers catch wind of his scheme to dominate the universe, they must find him before the Guardians — or risk certain annihilation! Featuring the work of David Michelinie, Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema, David Wenzel, and Tom Morgan. Reprinting AVENGERS (Vol. 1)) #167, #168, #170 - #177. • THE FORMAT: 192-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10919-7-00111 19.95 FURY TP COVER BY DARICK ROBERTSON • THE SCOOP: Writer Garth Ennis (PUNISHER, Preacher) and penciler Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan) deliver a fast- paced, irreverent, war thriller starring Marvel's #1 spy! • THE STORY: FURY tells 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. 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 WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for Mature Readers. • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10878-7-00111 15.95 INFINITY GAUNTLET TP COVER BY GEORGE PÉREZ • THE SCOOP: The cosmic crossover featuring art by George Pérez is back in print! • THE STORY: Master of the cosmos, Jim Starlin, gathers the whole Marvel Universe for a war of astronomical proportions! Thanos, the mad Titan, has stolen the six infinity gems and now controls all aspects of time, space, power, reality, the mind and the soul! On the edge of Armaggedon and led by the mysterious Adam Warlock, Earth's super heroes join in a desperate attempt to thwartThanos' insane plunge into galactic self-destruction! Reptrints INFINITY GAUNTLET #1 - #6! • THE FORMAT: 256-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10892-3-00115 24.95 SPIDER-MAN: THE WEDDING TP—PHOTO COVER • THE SCOOP: Coinciding with Spidey's big blockbuster, it's the super-hero wedding of the century! • THE STORY: Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson could not be more different. One's an introverted bookworm shouldering the weight of great responsibility, and the other's a extroverted party animal, without a care in the world. But when these two come together, sparks fly! Come celebrate the marriage of one of comics most enduring icons! Includes comics from John Romita Jr., David Michelinie, and Paul Ryan, strips by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr., and a behind-the-scenes look at the live re-enactment at Shea Stadium! Reprinting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #290 - #292, AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #21, and NOT BRAND ECCH #6. • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10904-3-00111 15.95 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: AVENGERS #1-10 TP COVER BY JACK KIRBY • THE SCOOP: A beautifully recolored hardcover edition collecting the early adventures of Earth's Mightiest Heroes! • THE STORY: Captain America, the living embodiment of the American Dream! Giant-Man, master of size and mass! The Incredible Hulk, primal power unleashed! Iron Man, modern-day knight in hi-tech armor! Thor, Asgardian god of thunder! The Wasp, quick and deadly! Marvel's mightiest and bravest heroes, together for the first time — and forever! Featuring the work of Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Dick Ayers and more! • THE FORMAT: 232-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10883-1-00115 49.95 CABLE: THE SHINING PATH TP COVER BY IGOR KORDEY • THE SCOOP: A new direction for the mutant soldier! • THE STORY: Ever since the apparent defeat of his lifelong nemesis, Apocalypse, Nathan Dayspring has lost his focus. Now, Cable regains the role he was born into, that of soldier, traveling the world, infiltrating political hotspots from Asia to Europe to Africa! His first mission brings the former X-Man to South America where civil war is erupting and peace is a shattered illusion! Featuring the Marvel debut of acclaimed writer David Tischman and the explosive return of artist Igor Kordey! Reprinting CABLE #97 - #100! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10909-8-00111 15.95 WOLVERINE/GAMBIT: VICTIMS TP COVER BY TIM SALE JEPH LOEB (W)/TIM SALE (P) • THE SCOOP: The team behind DAREDEVIL: YELLOW (collected this month as a hardcover) brings you a murder mystery starring the ragin' Cajun and the clawed Canuck! • THE STORY: When five women are found slashed to death in London, Wolverine is eyed as the prime suspect! Using all his skill and cunning, Gambit begins an investigation that will set X-Man against X-Man! Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale keep the twists coming in this mind-bending collection that reprints WOLVERINE/GAMBIT: VICTIMS #1 - #4. • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10896-1-00112 12.95 Marvel Posters ORIGIN #6 POSTER THE ULTIMATES #1 POSTER • THE SCOOP: You wanted it, you got it... more Marvel posters! And this month it's the cool covers to ORIGIN #6 and THE ULTIMATES #1! • THE GOODS: You know how everyone has been asking about 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 in April you can continue your ORIGIN collection with a poster-sized version of the cover to ORIGIN #6! Just feast your eyes on the awesome art by our own EIC Joe Quesada and master colorist Richard Isanove! Plus: It's the killer cover to THE ULTIMATES #1 by Bryan Hitch! 7-59606-05331-8-00111 ORIGIN #6 5.95 7-59606-05330-8-00111 THE ULTIMATES #1 5.95 Marvel ReCharge MARVEL RECHARGE COLLECTIBLE CARD GAME: SERIES 2 Nice Guys Finish Last! Showcasing official Spider-Man: The Movie images alongside beautiful new and fan-favorite artwork, this first Expansion Set for the Marvel ReCharge Collectible Card Game boasts 250 all-new cards (including 150 unique game cards and 100 rare Power Plus foil cards). Building on the basic game mechanic, Marvel ReCharge 2 is packed with all-new Specials to add a new dimension to your strategizing. Power Absorption, Chaos Engine, and Reinforcements are just a few of the Specials that will spice up gameplay by affecting card draws, discards, counter-venturing and more! Fully compatible with Inaugural Edition rules! Release date: March 2002 Starter Deck A (7-59606-10912-8) $7.99 Starter Deck B (7-59606-10913-5) $7.99 Starter Display Box (U7-59606-10914-2) $63.92 Booster Pack (7-59606-10915-9) $1.49 Booster Display Box (7-59606-10916-6) $53.64 STILL AVAILABLE MARVEL RECHARGE CCG—INAUGURAL EDITION The highly anticipated follow-up to the smash Marvel OverPower CCG, Marvel ReCharge stresses strategy over eyestrain. Inaugural Edition is a 250-card set with 150 unique game cards and 100 very rare, Power Plus foil cards. Artwork features super heroes, deadly villains, awesome girls, and more from the Marvel Universe. Note: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. (CAUT:4) Release date: December 2001. STARTER DECK (MVL10848-S) $7.99 STARTER DISPLAY (MVL 10848-D) $63.92 BOOSTER PACK (MVL 10851-S) $1.49 BOOSTER DISPLAY (MVL 10851-D) $53.64 STARTER KIT (MVL 01599) $235.84 MARVEL RECHARGE FULL-FOIL 100-CARD PRESS SHEET Straight from the decks of Marvel ReCharge Collectible Card Game comes this stunning full-foil press sheet showcasing all 100 Power Plus Cards from the Inaugural Edition. Each uncut sheet of 100 unique cards is printed on playing card-quality foil stock glossed with a protective UV coating on the art side (stamped with "collector's edition" on the back side). Measures 28" x 38" and is suitable for framing. On Sale in February 2002. Marvel ReCharge Full-Foil 100-Card Press Sheet 7-59606-05260-8......................................................$100.00 *************************** Dynamic Forces CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 SIGNED Signed by writer John Ney Reiber and artist John Cassaday! Captain America is Marvel's #1 hero from the '40s and continues his popularity in the 21st century! The Regular MSRP on this baby would be $39.99, but since we want as many Cap fans to enjoy this collectible, we're offering it at the "Introductory Price" of just $19.41 (the year that Cap first appeared) until March 31st! $19.41 MSRP. –Limited signed edition! ALSO AVAILABLE AS A RE-MARKED EDITION BY ARTIST JOHN CASSADAY FEATURING A CAP SKETCH ON EACH BOOK FOR $69.99! SPIDER-MAN MOVIE ADAPTATION SIGNED Signed by artists (all the way from the UK!) Alan Davis and Mark Farmer! The Spider-Man Movie comes swingin' through to you on May 3rd, but Marvel is releasing the Amazing Comic Adaptation! DF is getting this awesome comic signed by two of the most spectacular creators in comics–Alan Davis and Mark Farmer! And for you high end fans, check out the Deluxe Edition signed by Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada and definitive artist John Romita Sr. with a Spider-Man head sketch on each cover by JR! And for the high end connoisseur, we have the copy signed by Stan "The Man" Lee! $39.99 MSRP signed by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer. $99.99 MSRP signed/Re-Marked by Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada with definitive Spider-Man artist John Romita Sr. $199.99 signed Connoisseur's edition signed by co-creator Stan "The Man" Lee! CAPTAIN AMERICA & WOLVERINE: READY FOR BATTLE by Tom Derrenick Created by hot up and coming artist Tom Derrenick! Captain America (a.k.a Steve Rogers) and Wolverine (a.k.a Logan) have been in more than their share of scrapes together. It's been quite a year for these two Marvel heroes, and DF is proud to bring this team-up to your collection. $19.99 MSRP. –Limited Edition! ALSO AVAILABLE AS A DF SIGNED EDITION BY ARTIST TOM DERRENICK. $39.99MSRP ALSO AVAILABLE AS A DOUBLE DF RE-MARKED EDITION WITH WOLVERINE AND CAPTAIN AMERICA HEAD-SKETCHES BY ARTIST TOM DERRENICK. $100.00 MSRP AMAZING SPIDER-MAN DLX HC SIGNED EDITION Signed by Super Star artist John Romita Jr. with partner in Crime Scott Hanna! This limited edition Hard Cover features the sold out issue of the Amazing Spider-Man from issue #30 - #36! $99.99 MSRP. LIMITED SIGNED HARDCOVER ALSO AVAILABLE SIGNED AND RE-MARKED BY MARVEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JOE QUESADA WITH JOHN ROMITA JR. AND SCOTT HANNA AT THE MSRP OF $199.99! BLACK WIDOW: CODENAME WIDOW #1 SIGNED Signed by cover painter Greg Horn! Greg Horn "covers" the new Black Widow series! DF brings you the Signed and the "Re- Marked" Editions! $19.99 MSRP ALSO AVAILABLE AS A RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A BLACK WIDOW HEAD SKETCH BY GREG HORN. $69.99 MSRP DEADLINE #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Bill Rosemann! DF offers a special signed edition of this awesome new Marvel mini. $19.99 MSRP. JOE QUESADA'S MARVEL ORIGIN'S LITHOGRAPH Marvel's Editor-In-Chief has created this incredible lithograph featuring the origins of 3 of Marvel's favorite heroes including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and of course Joe's signature Marvel character…Daredevil! Measuring 18" by 24", this litho is truly one of Joe's most dramatic pieces of artwork ever! $24.99 MSRP. ALSO AVAILABLE SIGNED BY JOE QUESADA AND RICHARD ISANOVE AT THE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF $49.99! SPIDER-MAN VERSUS THE SINISTER SIX LITHOGRAPH By artist extraordinaire Jae Lee and colorist Jose Villarrubia! Featuring the Amazing Spider-Man against 6 of his most powerful enemies – Kraven the Hunter, Sandman, Doc Ock, Electro, The Vulture and Mysterio! Measuring 18" by 24". $19.99 MSRP. ALSO AVAILABLE SIGNED BY ARTIST JAE LEE AND COLORIST JOSE VILLARRUBIA. $39.99 MSRP! ALSO AVAILABLE FEATURING 7 SKETCHES AT THE BASE! ONE OF SPIDER-MAN AND EACH OF THE 6 VILLAINS! MSRP IS $299.99! LIMITED TO ONLY 77 IN THE WORLD! THIS IS THE RAREST EDITION OF THEM ALL! Diamond Select Toys ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN MINI BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell, and designed in conjunction with Mark Bagley, this Ultimate Spider- Man Mini-Bust is ready for the "Summer of Spider-Man!" From the web on which he swings to the spiders crawling across the web-covered display base, no detail has been spared on this, the first in the Ultimate Spider-Man line! The Box features all- new artwork by Mark Bagley, inspired by the bust itself. This 6 ½" tall piece is limited to a 10,000-piece total production run, and comes with full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Also available is a special edition "sans-webline" bust, inspired by the first time Peter Parker donned the Spider-Man costume! This version is limited to 500 pieces, each including a Certificate/Mini-Print, hand-signed by Mark Bagley and sculptor Sam Greenwell! Guaranteed to ship in March 2002! REGULAR EDITION—Bust $45.00 SPECIAL EDITION—Bust $70.00 ULTIMATE GREEN GOBLIN MINI-BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Gabriel Marquez and designed in conjunction with Mark Bagley, this Ultimate Green Goblin Mini-Bust was designed as a companion piece to the Ultimate Spider-Man Mini-Bust. While the Goblin's look may have changed, one thing has not: the fact that the Goblin is Spidey's number one bad guy! This massive bust measures 8" tall, from his outstretched, web-wrapped arm and the twisted jack-o lantern base! The second in the Ultimate Spider-Man line. The box features all-new artwork by Mark Bagley inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to a 10,000 piece total production run, and comes with full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Also available is a special "power up" edition bust with clear power- up hands! This version is limited to 500 pieces, each including a Certificate/Mini-Print, hand-signed by Mark Bagley and sculptor Gabriel Marquez! Guaranteed to ship in April 2002! REGULAR EDITION—Bust $50.00 SPECIAL EDITION—Bust $70.00 ALEX ROSS: SPIDER-MAN VS GREEN GOBLIN POSTER A Diamond Select Release! From the paintbrush of superstar artist, Alex Ross! The Green Goblin readies his attack as Spidey prepares to spring into action on this stunning wall art from DST — the perfect complement to DST's Ultimate Spider-Man and Green Goblin Mini-Busts being offered this month! First seen as the cover to the Overstreet Big, Big Price Guide, this beautiful image is now available for display in your home or office! This horizontal image measures 34" x 22 ¼", with a white outline border to allow for framing. The "Summer of Spider-Man" is almost upon us, and what better way to celebrate the big screen debut of Ol' Web-Head than to pick up the newest Alex Ross Spider-Man masterpiece? Guaranteed to ship April 2002! Poster, 34x22, FC $5.99 WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT Black Bull Entertainment JUST A PILGRIM: GARDEN OF EDEN #2 Covers by J. G. JONES Written by GARTH ENNIS Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Garth Ennis the creator of Preacher and writer of Fury returns to Black Bull with his latest Just A Pilgrim series Garden Of Eden. In a gigantic trench dug deep into the ocean floor, behold the Ishmael, mankind's last hope to leave the post-apocalyptic wasteland that remains of the Earth and start again. The Pilgrim meets the scientist/caretakers of this spaceship who are planning to launch while battling a mysterious biological menace. Just A Pilgrim: Garden Of Eden features dramatic artwork by Carlos Ezquerra, one of the co-creators of Judge Dredd, who has recently collaborated with Ennis on Adventures In The Rifle Brigade: Operation Bollock and Judge Dredd: Helter Skelter. This issue features a cover by J.G. Jones and is edited by Jimmy Palmiotti. In stores April 10, 2002 FC, 32pg $2.99 Wizard Entertainment WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #128 As Marvel Comics' Stan Lee is set to appear in an upcoming episode of "The Simpsons" on Fox, Wizard: The Comics Magazine #128 will present Homer Simpson as the Incredible Hulk on the cover! Find out how this idea got started as we speak to Simpsons creator Matt Groening in our Special Report on Stan Lee's guest appearance. Plus, learn about the numerous comic book references in episodes of "The Simpsons." The Spider-Man movie is almost here! Meet Tobey Maguire the actor that plays Peter Parker/Spidey in the new film and get the lowdown right before the movie hits. We ask the questions that comic fans want answered in this exclusive interview. Who are the Top 10 Most Influential Comic Artists of All Time? Find out as we speak to today's top pros about who made the greatest mark on the medium. Find out where greats like Jack "King" Kirby, Neal Adams and George Pérez rank along with some others that will definitely surprise you. Lex Luthor—Comics' most interesting villain is the reigning U.S. president of the DC Comics Universe, but is there more than meets the eye? After all, once a criminal, always a criminal. We'll profile this great mastermind and list 10 reasons why we dig him and why comics fans should keep their eye on him in 2002. Visit the CrossGen building. See the luxurious offices that feature priceless original art, beds, refrigerators full of food, drink, beer and Snapple around a bullpen of cubicles filled with creators. Our grand tour will be hosted by the great George Pérez and the Mystic model. 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: *Weapon X #1/2 comic book offer from Marvel Comics! Prior to the events of Weapon X #1, Sabretooth and crew are sent out to assemble a new squad of field operatives! This exclusive comic tale is written by Frank Tieri (Wolverine) with art by Georges Jeanty (Deadpool). *FREE Spider-Man movie card from Topps! Get this exclusive promo card from the all-new Spider-Man movie only in this issue! Magazine (Homer as the Hulk cover) $4.99 Magazine (Spider-Man photo cover) $4.99 WIZARD SPIDER-MAN SUPER SPECIAL As Marvel Comics' ultimate icon, the amazing Spider-Man, soars to new levels of popularity with a top-selling comic book line and major motion picture, Wizard Entertainment proudly presents our first-ever SPIDER-MAN Super Special.. Meet all of Spider-Man's current creators, writers J. Michael Straczynski, Brian Michael Bendis and Paul Jenkins, along with artists John Romita Jr., Mark Bagley and Mark Buckingham. Learn everything you need to know and what's next for Spidey in all of his Marvel titles—Amazing Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Ultimate Spider-Man and more. Marvel Editor-In- Chief Joe Quesada and Spider-Man creator Stan Lee also weigh in on the growing Spidey phenomenon. Get ready for the new Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man. You've seen the amazing trailers—now get an overview of the new film. We'll run down all the inside info that we've collected from our set visits and interviews with people like director Sam Raimi, Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst (Mary Jane Watson) and Willem Dafoe (Green Goblin). Plus, meet a Spidey stunt double from the movie and find out about the challenging stunts he performed for the film. Artist John Romita Jr. creates a special Basic Training feature that focuses on how to draw our favorite web-slinger. There's tons more inside, including a complete Spider-Man trade paperback checklist, a Spidey Battle Gallery, a Twisted ToyFare Theatre episode and an updated comic/toy price guide will be in this comprehensive publication that only Wizard could produce. EXCLUSIVES: *Filmmaker/comic creator Kevin Smith returns to Marvel to write an all-new Black Cat series based on the old Spidey villainess from years past. Smith's stated goal is to remake this obscure character into a top-10-selling comic title. Magazine (Spider-Man by Joe Quesada) $4.99 Magazine (Spider-Man photo cover) $4.99 TOYFARE #58 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #58 hits before the two biggest films of 2002 — Star Wars: Episode II Attack Of The Clones and Spider-Man. Both movies will have tremendous toy lines with figures, playsets and more. Check out the latest and hottest Star Wars toys, and go behind the scenes for the making of the Spider-Man toys from Toy Biz. Superstar comic artist Alex Ross has moved into sculpting with mini-busts from Dynamic Forces. Learn about Ross' latest work on the life-size Spider-Man bust, which appears on this month's cover—it's ToyFare's first Alex Ross cover! Remember the action figure carry cases from the '70s and '80s? See the Top 5 of these hard-to-find collectibles from Star Wars, He-Man, G.I. Joe and others. This month's specialty price guide focuses on Star Wars figures. Everything from the classic Kenner toys to the Power of the Force collection to the newest figures are all in here. Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value. Want more TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE? Mego Spidey and the gang return with another outrageous adventure—don't miss it! 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. Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive supercollector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The #1 Action Figure Magazine! Magazine (Star Wars cover) $4.99 Magazine (Alex Ross Spidey bust cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #85 INQUEST GAMER IS NOW STANDARD MAGAZINE SIZE! InQuest Gamer is bigger than ever! All of our features, columns and departments will be larger throughout every issue. Our collectible card game price guides and players guides will now feature five columns of card information. That's more Magic, Mage Knight, Warlord and other top games on every page of the new InQuest Gamer! Learn how to win the big Magic drafts as this issue of InQuest Gamer presents the top strategy tips you'll need for the draft format. We focus on the latest Torment expansion to maximize your advantage of the current scene. Go to the movies with the Top 10 movie-based games. See favorites like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord Of The Rings and Tomb Raider. Learn what makes these games cool as we provide a rundown on each. Find out about upcoming movie related games and more. Get a complete Legend Of The Five Rings Specialty Guide—THE resource for the hit L5R game. This issue of InQuest Gamer will have every single common, uncommon, rare and unique promo card ever made, including all of the newest ones. InQuest Gamer #85 is BIGGER and BETTER with Killer Decks for Lord Of The Rings, Star Wars and Harry Potter. Plus, larger Deck Building 101, Stumpers, IQ News, IQ Theater, and so much MORE! Play your best with InQuest Gamer! Get the essential info you need as we provide the most complete news and previews on all of the latest Magic: The Gathering 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 (Star Wars vs. LOTR cover) $4.99 WIZARD EXCLUSIVES AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129 WIZARD ACE EDITION Wizard ACE Editions are back with another one of the most requested Marvel comics that fans have asked to get an ACE of— Amazing Spider-Man #129, with the very first appearance of the PUNISHER. Artist Humberto Ramos illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring the Punisher, Spidey and the Jackal. In addition to the classic tale of Frank Castle's first appearance by writer Gerry Conway and artist Ross Andru, this ACE will feature additional pages on the Punisher's greatest moments along with a special Twisted ToyFare Theatre comic strip with Spidey. FC SRP: $13.99 SPIDER-MAN/PETER PARKER MINI-BUST From Bowen Designs comes this strictly limited Peter Parker/Spider-Man mini-bust. Marvel Comics' greatest hero is brought to life in three dimensions in this mini-bust scuplted by Randy Bowen. This hand painted cold cast porcelain piece is a 5 and one half inches tall numbered limited edition of 6000. Peter's spider sense is tingling as half of his face is covered in his Spider-Man mask. Bust PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRINITY FROM THE MATRIX ACTION FIGURE From the blockbuster hit film The Matrix, comines this exclusive Trinity action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from N2 Toys features a newly sculpted head without sunglasses. Complete your Matrix action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure in a special collector packaging! This figure will be an extremely limited edition that will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI O/A MADMAN ACTION FIGURE From the twisted mind of X-Force artist Mike Allred, comines this exclusive Madman action figure. This ToyFare limited edition from features a newly sculpted green Frank Einstein head.Complete your wacky action figure collection now and get this ToyFare exclusive figure! This figure is a limited edition that will only be offered while supplies last! Figure PI **************************** AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #129 WIZARD ACE EDITION SIGNED Signed by original Punisher designer and legendary Marvel artist John Romita Sr.! The monumental first appearance of the Punisher is presented in this limited edition! Now Dynamic Forces is bringing you the most limited version of them all with the signed edition by original design artist and Marvel Comics legend -- John Romita Sr.!Limited to only 500 in the WORLD! FC SRP: $39.99 DF RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A PUNISHER HEAD SKETCH ON EACH COVER BY JOHN ROMITA SR.! LIMITED TO INLY 99 RE-MARKED UNITS PER SKETCH! AT THE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF $89.99! DF RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A SPIDER-MAN HEAD SKETCH ON EACH COVER BY JOHN ROMITA SR. LIMITED TO INLY 99 RE-MARKED UNITS PER SKETCH! AT THE SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE OF $89.99! LADY DEATH: THE GUANTLET #1 J. SCOTT CAMPBELL COVER DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION J. Scott Campbell brings his touch to Chaos! leading lady!!! And this lovely little edition has the classic DF/WA Blue Foil Edition! Limited to only 999 in the WORLD! FC SRP: $16.99 SIGNED BY BRIAN PULIDO AT THE MSRP OF $39.99! LIMITED TO ONLY 199 CHASTITY: CRAZYTOWN #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION Chastity's new series and the title says it all! Limited to only 299 IN THE WORLD! FC SRP: $16.99 EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION Triple Threat! First Lady Death, then Chastity and now Evil Ernie has his own DF/WA Blue Foil Edition! And thank God! Otherwise, who knows what he would have done to us!Limited to only 299 IN THE WORLD! FC SRP: $16.99 DAREDEVIL: MAN WITHOUT FEAR SIGNED HARDCOVER Signed by writer extraordinaire Jeph Loeb and the unbelievable talented artist Tim Sale! Each of these Limited Edition HC's are signed by the writer/artist team that brought this incredible story! Limited to only 499 SIGNED COPIES IN THE WORLD! HC SRP: $89.99 ALSO AVAILABLE SIGNED BY JEPH LOEB, TIM SALE WITH MARVEL EDITOR-IN-CHIEF JOE QUESADA AS A RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A DAREDEVIL HEAD SKETCH AT THE MSRP OF $149.99! LADY DEATH/JADE #1 DF/WA BLUE FOIL EDITION Twice the excitement! Two of Chaos! leading lady's meet in this cataclysmic crossover! And "two" double the excitement, DF and Wizard are bringing this into the fold as part of our Dynamic Forces' Wizard Authentic line of limited edition covers! Limited to only 250 in the WORLD! FC SRP: $16.99 COMICS SECTION AAA POP COMICS MADMAN PICTURE EXHIBITION #1 In April of 1992 the very first issue of Madman was unleashed into the comic book universe. In celebration of 10 years of Madman, AAA POP Comics presents the greatest collection of Comic book artists and illustrators on a single project ever! It's a humble claim that defies any challenge given the talent involved. This series of Madman masterpieces is a list of simply the best, most inspirational, most legendary, and finest artists that have ever graced the comic book medium. For example, this first of four issues includes glorious renditions of Frank "Madman" Einstein by comic book legends like Alex Toth, Frank Frazetta, Frank Miller, Joe Kubert, Jack Kirby, Moebius, Barry Windsor-Smith, Dave Stevens, John Burne, William Stout, Mike Kaluta, Charles Vess, and Sergio Aragones, just to name a few. Future issues include hot artists like Frank Quitely, Bruce Timm, and Alex Ross. Many of these pieces have only been seen at the size of bubble gum cards. Now most of been remastered and recolored and many have never even seen print before! FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $3.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #277 by Dave Sim & Gerhard Latter Days: Part 12 of 35 — "With this Cast and this Bag and this Crutch" Dave Sim is back to using titles that don't tell you anything about what's going on in the current issue. Includes Part 2 of Sim's essay, "Islam, My Islam." The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 23 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ABSENCE OF INK COMIC PRESS POP GUN WAR #3 by Farel Dalrymple Sinclair, the boy with wings is alone in his room; His sister Emily is offered a record deal; Addison dreams about being an artist; Sunshine preaches to a group of street children; A mysterious man holding a mysterious satchel interacts with each character. Four short stories comprise "Living Insult," the third issue of Pop Gun War, the award-winning comic by Xeric Grant recipient, Farel Dalrymple. b&w, 24pg $2.50 ABSTRACT STUDIOS STRANGERS IN PARADISE #49: MOLLY & POO The original Molly & Poo story sold out before it hit the stands in 1996, and was never reprinted. Achieving cult-classic status almost overnight, Molly & Poo found a fame and readership far beyond it's home series, Strangers In Paradise. Now this controversial novella by Terry Moore is offered again for the first time in six years! Molly & Poo is a poignant and heartbreaking story about the delicate psyche of a neglected woman who risks everything to find her sexual identity, and loses, in one of the most shocking endings ever printed in comics. b&w, 24pg $2.95 TERRY MOORE'S PARADISE TOO! #7 by Terry Moore It's a day in the life of Kixie! What does a 3" fairy do all day besides eat strawberry cake? Follow America's favorite fairy and find out, as Kixie explores her new home where hidden treasures such as makeup, caffeine, power tools, and lingerie await! b&w, 24pg $2.95 AC COMICS MEN OF MYSTERY #36 cover by Mike Sekowsky Captain Flash battles the underwater menace of The Sharkmen by Mike Sekowsky. Ibis the Invincible dares all to rescue the beautiful Taia from the evil Cat God by Kurt Schaffenberger. The very first appearance of that human cyclone known as The Twister by Paul Gustavson from the pages of Blue Bolt Volume 2 #1 is presented in this big book along with that issue's Blue Bolt story. Next comes a real surprise... Miracle Man! No, not that Miracle Man –– the costumed super-hero from the 1950's who clobbers a giant octopus in this story! Then, meet The Panther, an Australian costumed hero from the same era. b&w, 52pg $6.95 BEST OF THE WEST # 28 cover by Frank Bolle Redmask is captured and at the mercy of "Lady Doom and her Wheel of Death!" by Frank Bolle. The Durango Kid tackles white hooded vigilantes who spread fear throughout the West in "XXX" by Joe Certa and John Belfi. Does the eerie Haunted Horseman face extinction when dealt "The Ace of Death!" by Dick Ayers? All this and more Western thrills from the B-bar-B Riders by Bob Powell and Black Diamond make this issue a round-up of high adventure! b&w, 44pg $5.95 CLASSIC COMICS HEROES PAK #1 This historical value pack gives you a fistful of the very best. It contains five great "Crimebuster" stories from Charles Biro and Lev Gleason's superb crime docu-drama line, and a quintet of Fawcett Comics top costumed heroes ––starring Spy Smasher, Bulletman, Ibis, Mr. Scarlet, and Minute Man. Features the classic Biro villain, Iron Jaw, and a crossover involving Bulletman, Mr. Scarlet, and Minute Man working together in the same story. Includes Golden Age Greats #4 and #5, bagged together as a set. Set (x2), 218pg, b&w $21.95 FABULOUS FIFTIES ADVENTURE PAK #1 A classic treasure trove of sci-fi, horror, jungle, and fantasy reprints from Avon, Magazine Enterprises, Fiction House and other high-quality publishers of the early 1950's, headlined by characters like Thun'da, Kenton of Star Patrol, and Kaanga, with art by greats Bob Powell (six full stories!), Wally Wood, Joe Kubert, Dick Ayers, Harry Lazarus, Maurice Whitman, and others, all perfectly reproduced using AC's state-of-the-art process. Includes one copy each of Deep Dimension Horror #1, Thun'da, King of the Congo #1, Thrilling Wonder Tales #1, Wall of Flesh #1, and Ki-Gorr the Killer #1, bagged together as a set. Set (x5), 160pg, b&w $24.95 ACG COMICS KILLROYS #1 By far one of the wildest teen strips in the history of comics. Originally published in the forties by American Comic Group, these never before reprinted stories are wild, insane, and very funny. Cookie and Solid Jackson head the cast of the wildest bunch of urban tales you are about to see. Archie was never like this. b&w, 64pg $5.95 STRANGE ROMANCE #1 From the pages of ACG's Lovelorn is the first collection of odd romance tales never before reprinted. Can a girl fall in love with a prize fighter without a ring? Is love, laughs, and radiation a winning combination in the story, "Atomic Amours?" These are just a few of the bizarre romance tales that are part of this collections as well as special tips on how a girl should keep her man. A real blast from the past from the ACG archives. b&w, 64pg $5.95 STAR WESTERN #8 Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill, and The Texas Rangers are but a few of our stories to honor the special Tin Star issue featuring the bio of James Arness, the greatest TV sheriff of them all! b&w, 64pg $5.95 FIGHTIN' FORCES TP A solid collection of the best war stories from the Charlton archives including art by some of the best artists in the business: Wally Wood, Sam Glanzman, Dick Giordano, Pat Boyette, and more. Perfect for the armchair general or the person who simply likes a great read. SC, 160pg, b&w $10.95 SUPER GALS PACK Get a copy of the first female hero of the silver age, Zaza the Mystic by Jerry Siegel, two issues of Miss Fury and the Black Angel in Hero Comics #1. Classic women in tights fighting crime. Pack (x4) $10.95 ACID COLORS RAPTURE #1 by Matt Brown & Robert Ryan Along a forgotten piece of desert back road, the paths of two desperate individuals are about to become dangerously intertwined. A gunshot and an unintentional intervention later, the two are running from past, present, and future. Who could have known they were about to become the Adam and Eve of hell on Earth? MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.75 ACTIVE SNYAPSE SANDWALK ADVENTURES #3 by Jay Hosler Mara and Mr. Darwin continue their discussion and tackle the big topic of Natural Selection in 4 circuits of the sandwalk. It's a very tranquil, contemplative talk full of wit and erudition. That is, of course, until the Giant Purple Space Beetles attack! Marvel at the ensuing melee and the surprising outcome in "Darwin Saves The World," the third installment of the Sandwalk Adventures. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COW-BOY #1 by Jay Hosler Before there were bees and follicle mites, there were cows. Well, actually just a Cow-Boy. Active Synapse is happy to re- release Cow-Boy, the first comic book from the award winning cartoonist behind Clan Apis and The Sandwalk Adventures. Cow-Boy is a collection of seven fun stories that offer a glimpse into Hosler's budding interest in doing science in comics with such tales a "Escape From Womb World" and "Archie's Revenge." b&w, 72pg $4.00 ******************* STAR OF THE MONTH CLAN APIS TP Created by biologist Jay Hosler, Clan Apis folds reality and fiction together, telling a gentle story about life's inevitable changes while calling upon over a century of research into the natural history and biology of the honeybee. This volume collects the acclaimed series with six additional pages of bee facts and the original 1999 mini-comic, Killer Bee. (STAR11095) SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.00 ****************** ACTOR ALEX ROSS' EARTH X: SPIDER-MAN VERSUS VENOM LITHOGRAPH ACTOR (A Commitment To Our Roots) is a fundraising entity committed to raising money for the forefathers of the comics industry! Dynamic Forces is working with ACTOR to help raise as much as possible by creating new items for fans and offering existing items with all net proceeds from the sales going to ACTOR! Very few artists appreciate the forefathers of comics as much as Alex Ross and Butch Guice do! Ross has teamed up with penciler Butch Guice to create this incredible image, and DF is turning it into a limited edition lithograph! Alex Ross and Butch Guice are also donating their signatures for the signed version of this lithograph! Best of all, all net proceeds raised by sales of this lithograph will be going directly to ACTOR! Please support this great cause! REG.––Lithograph MSRP: $29.99 LTD.––Lithograph MSRP: $49.99 G.I. JOE: MIA SIGNED AND NUMBERED Signed by creator Josh Blaylock! The sold-out and smokin'-hot G.I. Joe #1 and #2 are collected together in G.I. Joe: MIA, a mini-paperback keeping the new Image Comics series in print. Writer/artist Josh Blaylock has signed and numbered a micro- edition of only 200 of these highly coveted books, and is donating his signature and these books to raise money for ACTOR. Dynamic Forces is helping to contribute by donating their efforts on this book as well! FC MSRP: $29.99 CRIMSON COMMEMORATIVE TRADING CARD SERIES The collectible Crimson trading cards from Dynamic Forces are being offered this month with net proceeds of this month's sales going to ACTOR! With sketch cards, signed cards, chrome, and glow-in-the dark chase cards, this set has built-in appeal for the collector! ACTOR is A Commitment To Our Roots! DF wants to help raise as much money as possible for ACTOR! To do so, they are reducing for this month the cost of these cards! Please help the creators and artists who helped the industry! Box PI CRIMSON BINDER And, here's the Crimson collectible binder with a card signed by both Humberto Ramos and Brian Augustyn! Again, all net proceeds are going to ACTOR, and DF is reducing the price of the binder for this month to help raise as much money as possible! Limited to only 1,500. Binder MSRP: $29.95 RISING STARS ACTION FIGURES Each of the four Rising Stars action figures being offered this month help raise money for ACTOR! The figures include: Patriot, Ravenshadow, Critical Maas, and of course, Chandra! Again, all net all proceeds will go to ACTOR! Figures $8.95Ea. ADHESIVE COMICS TOO MUCH COFFEE MAN MAGAZINE #15 by Shannon Wheeler & Various The unstoppable Too Much Coffee Man turns their collective attention towards the world of independent publishing. TMCM #15 proves that the real talent lies under the radar. Features interviews, reviews, and new material by the likes of Jhonen Vasquez, Brian Michael Bendis, Evan Dorkin, Kieron Dwyer, Dan Sinker, and many more. Plus, coffee industry news and gossip, comics by TMCM's ever-growing arsenal of new talent, record reviews out the yin-yang, and all of the usual subversion, misinformation, and ego-fueled hilarity that earned them the description "A baseball bat to your funny bone." Magazine, 64pg, b&w $4.95 AIT/PLANETLAR TRUE FACTS TP by Larry Young Larry Young began his series of columns on comic book self-publishing for the comic book criticism website Savant. True Facts was a how-to for self-publishers, written by "the Johnny Appleseed of Comics." Savant editor Matt Fraction called them "one part instructional guide, one part motivational, and one part awesome." With step-by-step instructions, each column provides the nut-and-bolts information that you need to produce and publish your own comic book. From the execution of the concept, to definitions of pre-press and printing, from distribution and branding of your comic to the mechanics of writing effective press releases, every column is printed here in its entirety. And, for this edition, each column is expanded upon and updated with all-new information! SC, 5x8, 128pg, b&w $10.00 STARS OF THE MONTH ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: LIVE FROM THE MOON TP by Larry Young, Charlie Adlard, & Matt Smith Fifty years after Neil and Buzz's one small step, the world's richest man, Ishmael Hayes, decides to use his wealth to start a colony on the moon. To cover the event, Hayes calls in the Channel 7 News Team. When an eco-terrorist group tries to sabotage the mission, the news crew becomes the story as they're forced to head to the moon in place of the astronauts! (STAR10738) SC, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: SPACE 1959 TP by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard The fast-paced prequel to AiT: Live From the Moon is available in one volume, including the entire three-issue story, a gallery of all six covers by series artist Charlie Adlard and Kieron Dwyer (Avengers), and special surprise pin-ups! Introduction by award-winning writer Kurt Busiek (Astro City)! (STAR11671) SC, 72pg, b&w $7.95 ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE: ONE SHOT, ONE BEER #1 by Larry Young & Charlie Adlard Continuing the tradition of self-contained Astronauts in Trouble stories, this 72-page graphic novel features the beloved AiT: Cool Ed's "one-shot" story, along with 50 more pages of new material! (STAR12177) SC, 72pg, b&w $7.95 THE MAKING OF ASTRONAUTS IN TROUBLE by Larry Young The Making of Astronauts in Trouble gives you a glimpse of the comic book production process by collecting all in one place the scripts to the critically-acclaimed five issue mini-series, pre-production sketches, proposal notes, and even the mini-comics that started the whole thing! Introduction by Batman writer Ed Brubaker. (STAR11427) SC, 128pg, b&w $10.95 *************** ALEBRIJE PRESS FRAYED ENDS #1 by Jason Brightman A tale of perception in the tradition of Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz. "Long Time in Coming" Part 1: The love of his life has exited in a whirlwind of "I never loved you" spoken at the worst possible moment. Now Paul gallantly attempts to avoid all that's wrong in this life despite the best efforts of his friends. But when Paul's childhood imaginary friend, Edward returns, he can no longer ignore reality. b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink HIGHWAY 13 #6 by Les McClaine More secrets from the past! More old friends! More old enemies! And Burgess becomes more of a threat than ever! "Loose Ends" continues with its second part as relationships become clearer, and Rick and Garth's mission begins to gain definition. What happened on that beach six years ago? Where's Rick's Uncle John? Find out in Highway 13 #6! More excitement and adventure from Les McClaine in the Highway 13 tradition! b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MISTER BLANK TP by Christopher Hicks The complete collection of Amaze Ink's sci-fi magnum opus! SC, 7x10, 360pg, b&w $29.95 *********************** Slave Labor Graphics HALO & SPROCKET #1 by Kerry Callen What does an extremely powerful angel, a socially naive robot, and a single, young woman have in common? Well, aside from sharing a house, not very much! Logic, metaphysics, and real life collide in this humorous, quirky new series about the idiosyncrasies of life. In this issue, visit a museum, eat crackers, and do a little dance. Three complete stories and bonus pages with art by Jim Mahfood, Mike Huddleston, and Kelley Seda. With simple but pleasing brush-stroke style and sharp, hilarious conversations, Halo & Sprocket is sure to be among SLG readers' favorites this year. b&w, 32pg $2.95 COMIC BOOK HEAVEN #6 by Scott Saavedra Comic Book Heaven takes a cock-eyed yet warm look at the screwy underbelly of our favorite pop-culture artifact: the comic book. Imaginary tales, giant monsters, lousy super-powers, knot-headed dialog, crummy science, alarming ads, and tons of puzzling minutia all shine in resplendent, dorky glory thanks to the only magazine nearly as weird as the weird comics it covers. b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $2.25 GLOOM COOKIE #12 by Serena Valentino & John Gebbia Lex thinks she is going to meet Damion, but instead she stumbles on to Vermilion's weekly Nosferatu game! Vermilion thinks he is going to make Lex his "Nosferatu Bride," and his "Dark Disciples" think Lex is willingly playing the game. The hilarious conclusion where Vermilion's vicious plot (hopefully) backfires right in his icky little face. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 SCREAMING KITTY #3 by Dan Gregor Features, "The Happy Little Book of Death"; "Curse of the Monkey Paw," S.K. gets a monkey paw from an old gipsy lady, and he shares the good luck with his pals; "Gumball," slap-happy boy just loves gumballs... too much.; "Wrestler Manga vs. the World"; "Things My Dad Told Me," the dangers of sitting too close to the T.V.; and "Patch & Randy, the Nasty Little Oven Mitt." b&w, 24pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH I FEEL SICK #1 & #2 by Jhonen Vasquez This is the latest printings of the mega-popular, full-color books from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Squee creator, Jhonen Vasquez! #1 (STAR14165)––FC, 32pg $3.95 #2 (STAR14166)––FC, 32pg $3.95 JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC #1 CURRENT PRINTING by Jhonen Vasquez See where it all began! Meet Johnny and his cute little neighbor kid, Squee in this premier issue of the hit series, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac. (STAR14546) b&w, 24pg $2.95 LENORE VOLUME 2: WEDGIES TP by Roman Dirge Volume 2 collects issues #5-8 of this triple-Eisner nominated series. Includes other Lenore-related tidbits, art, and introduction. Also features eight of 16 new pages in full color! (STAR12524) SC, 7x10, 104pg, PC $13.95 LENORE #7 & #8 by Roman Dirge Whisk away on another one of little Lenore's weird adventures! #7 (STAR14558)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 #8 (STAR14559)––b&w, 24pg $2.95 PHOENIX SQUARE TP by Paul Barlow At the turn of the last century, our hero Troy is reunited with his long-lost sister Lucinda, and together they take up residency at Phoenix Square. Amongst the labyrinthine buildings, Troy must confront Pygmalion, Master of the Arts and Creator of Life, fight the terrifying Wolf-Man, and escape the clutches of the wretched and ruined Mr. Mycroft in his Warehouse of Terror! A stirring tale of innocence corrupted, daemons, monsters, and old-fashioned family values. (STAR14499) SC, 200pg $16.95 STITCH TP by Tommy Kovac This edition collects issues #1-4 of the Stitch mini-series (minus the Skelebunnies material). This gothic toy story spins a tale of dolls trapped in an old woman's house, one of which thinks they might once have been real children! (STAR12422) SC, 7x10, b&w $11.95 ****************** ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI #18 by Conway, Lau, & Tam Vampi discovers that the truth hurts. Her origin has been revealed, her enemies are her allies, her allies her enemies, and nothing will ever be the same again! The conclusion of "Ultrimatrix." Regular cover by Kevin Lau; Limited Edition cover by Cully Hamner (limited to 1,500 copies). REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD.—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPI #19-21 LIMITED GIANT-SIZE ASHCAN by David Conway & Kevin Lau This giant-size comic will showcase pages from the upcoming story arc which starts in Vampi #19. This giant-sized comic features 16 never-before-seen pages from the series and making-of material. Limited to 1,500. b&w, 16pg $5.95 VAMPI #12 GOLD FX CHROME EDITION by Stephen Platt The finale to the first year of Vampi wrapped in a shiny holographic gold chrome cover by Stephen Platt. Limited to 500. FC, 32pg $24.95 VAMPI #13-15 LIMITED EDITION SET by David Conway & Kevin Lau Includes all three hard-to-find limited edition covers from Vampi: Anarchy in the USA story arc. Featuring covers by Kaari Andrews, Long Vo, and Phil Noto. Each issue is limited to 1,500 copies. Set (x3) $29.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS BATTLE GIRLZ #3 by Rod Espinosa Ever since Yunna immigrated to Arlan and became the newest member of the Imperial Security Force (ISF), she's definitely been finding out that she's signed on for more than she expected! It's training day at the mansion, and Yunna's in for a whole new batch of surprises! She starts off discovering more about her new team while exploring the mansion alone. Then, after a day on the training field, struggling to keep up with the others and hold her own, Yunna follows a mysterious new girl and discovers that there are more members to the ISF than she'd thought! b&w, 32pg $2.99 STAR OF THE MONTH CYBERTRONIAN TRG: AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE VOLUME 3 This special Transformers Guide covers Generation 1 Series 4 in its entirety. This volume features the beginnings of the Headmaster and Targetmaster era, with clear, full-color photos. It also features variants, character bios, a Series 4 checklist, a full-color accessory guide, Transformers merchandise, and the continuing complete Transformers comics and TV episode guide. (STAR14379) SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC $24.95 ********************** CYBERTRONIAN TRG: AN UNOFFICIAL TRANSFORMERS RECOGNITION GUIDE VOLUME 5 This special issue covers the last two series of Generation 1, those Transformers produced in 1989 and 1990. Starting with series 6, the second series of Pretenders is finished off and meet the smallest Transformers ever, the Micromasters. Then series 7, which showcases what are arguably the most controversial TFs, the Action Masters! As always, the best in toy pictures, character bios and descriptions, series-by-series checklists and our very own full-color accessory guide for parts. SC, 96pg, FC $24.95 GOLD DIGGER #31 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! Gar, Brit', Charlotte, Carla and Luan are invited to the "World Martial Arts Exhibition" by the world champion, Monty. But things turn from celebration to disaster when Erwin "PeeWee" Talon decides that the exhibition is a premium source of DNA material! He and his new army of goons take over the event using both covert and overt tactics. Brit' and the group move to stop Talon, but then run into Zero, who seems to have his own plans for the attendees of the exhibit! FC, 24pg $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA #14 Antarctic Press continues its series of how-to-draw-manga guidebooks! Artists like Ben Dunn, Fred Perry, Rod Espinosa, Joe Wight, and David Hutchison continue to present a comprehensive guide in mastering the manga style and will emphasize layout in this issue. Each featured artist will have his own exclusive special comments. Some topics we will cover in the series are advanced figure study, costumes, mecha, comic storytelling, and composition. b&w, 32pg $4.95 MANGAZINE #32 by Various; cover by Joe Wight 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! Magazine, 140+pg, PC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #94 by Ben Dunn & Hiro-san AP Core Title! The Lotus Dragon is routed and her plans exposed, but is she the true villain or just a pawn herself? Find out as our heroes return from the Toughest Contest just in time to help the Red Ninja save Quagmire, only to face their greatest threat yet... Lendo Rivalsan! FC, 24pg $2.99 TIGERS OF THE LUFTWAFFE #6 by Ted Nomura & Various; cover by Ted Nomura AP Core Title! For this special April Fool's "nisemono" (phony) edition, an alternate version of what's already alternate history is depicted by showcasing Japanese manga versions of Tigers of Terra and Luftwaffe: 1946. Also in this issue: the introductory chapter of Retroman; a special "Condorcet's Naked Files" section on World War II planes that never existed; and several more parody articles and short stories. b&w, 48pg $5.95 WARRIOR NUN: NO JUSTICE #1 by Gianluca Piredda & Chris Gugliotti AP Core Title! Something strange is happening — a mysterious, evil energy has emerged. Areala has to help FBI agent O'Brien to stop The Judge, a new, pitiless serial killer, and his protector demon. Can they can stop this new diabolical force? This special 32-page chapter, "The Judge," signals the beginning of "No Justice for Innocents," a new miniseries of one-shots written by the hot Italian writer Gianluca Piredda (Winds of Winter). Lavishly illustrated with fully painted interiors by the new talent Chris Gugliotti. FC, 32pg $3.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA #6 by Craig Babiar AP Core Title! "Scepter of the Crescent Moon, Part 2": As a fierce struggle between two foes comes to an end, demon princess Lilith finally manages to convince Areala that Seethe not only continues to live, but is a conduit to a greater evil that admittedly threatens Lilith's reign over the demonic underworld as well as all precious life on Earth. Their only hope to save what they both hold dear is for the two of them to infiltrate Seethe's sacred lair and prevent him from using the Scepter of the Crescent Moon to awaken an ancient militia that he seeks to utilize in order to further even greater evil deeds. b&w, 24pg $2.99 APPROBATION COMICS VAMPIRES UNLIMITED: SHADES OF THINGS TO COME #1 by Thompson, O'Bryant, Cesar, Moreira, & Linx Studios The controversial new series from Approbation Comics! In a world of secrets, two young lovers are thrust into a world they never dared imagine and were never supposed to discover. A place where the rules of life and death are suspect, and the secrets of a millennium are about to unfold. A place where the undercurrent of reality comes with a price of blood, and the lineage of sacrifice is bound into destiny. A young man on the verge of chaos is about to be confronted with this past, and a future far more terrible. This is the beginning of a saga that from the surface looks only like just another vampire tale. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 6) $2.99 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #522 by Various "Repair Despair" (Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg): A joy ride in Archie's junk heap is anything but a joy, but Archie's dad won't lend him the money to get it fixed –– until his car winds up in the shop and he has to use Archie's! "Turtle Travels" (Bill Golliher & Stan Goldberg.): For a slow-moving animal, Archie's turtle sure gets around –– but after all, his name IS Zippy! "Star Tricked" (Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Archie and the gang boldly go where no one asked them to go –– but what the heck, they have a spaceship! "Dumb Waiter" (SCRIPT: Mike Pellowski & Stan Goldberg): Mama mia –– Archie a waiter at an Italian restaurant? Unfortunately, "clumsy" is the same in any language! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #57 by Dan Parent "Back to the Big Apple": Being teen fashion editor for "Sparkle Magazine" has its perks for Ginger Lopez –– in this case, a trip to New York City to cover a glamorous fashion festival! When she literally bumps into hot Latino singing star/fashion designer Ricky Enriquez, she's determined to get an interview. "Disguise" the limit as Ginger goes undercover for the interview of her life! "Lights, Camera... PROM!": NTV decides to televise Riverdale High's prom, but they have no idea they're airing a screwball, romantic comedy. You'll never guess who the most romantic dancer of all is! Guest-stars NTV VeeJay "Carson Weekly." FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE DIGEST #189 by Stan Goldberg, Henry Scarpelli, Jon D'Agostino, & Various The adventures of America's favorite teen continue with new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $2.19 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #134 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 #112 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "Prom Princess": File this one under "the more things change, the more they stay the same" –– Archie forgets that he made a Christmas promise to go to the prom with Betty and asks Veronica. Veronica cancels out Archie because her friend Renaldo is in from Rome. Jughead asks Betty to the prom so he can get near the buffet table... and so on and so forth and who will end up with who? It's prom pranks as only Archie can deliver them! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #174 by Various "Doiley Dancing" (by Bill Golliher & Jeff Schultz): Dilton is dying to ask a girl to the dance, but he can't dance. Will Betty and Veronica's lessons help him put his best feet forward, or is he dancing on thin ice?! "Scent of Success" (by Kathleen Webb & Schultz): Betty starts selling her homebaked cinnamon buns in an effort to afford a "man attracting" perfume... but once the boys get a whiff of her scrumptious buns, no perfume is necessary! "The Best of Friends" (by Webb & Schultz): When Betty sets out to replace Veronica as her 'best friend,' she learns the grass isn't greener — it's wilted! "Tutor Trouble" (by Golliher & Schultz): It's the age old story... boy needs tutor... boy dreads meeting tutor... tutor turns out to be gorgeous! It's just another day in the life of Betty and Veronica's favorite boyfriend! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #175 by Various "The Big Surprise"(George Gladir & Jeff Schultz): When Veronica's designer accidentally sends her a cowgirl outfit for the big dance, it sets off a cowboy craze. Before you know it, Riverdale High looks more like the O.K. Corral! "The Not-So-Perfect Day" (George Gladir): Veronica can't bear to let Archie spend a nice date with Betty, so she convinces Archie that he already had plans with her. Naturally, Betty goes out with Adam... and guess who ends up having a better time? "Mothers and Daughters Day" (Greg Crosby & Jeff Schultz): The generation gap grows wider when Betty and Veronica take out their moms and treat them like their girlfriends. "Robin Hood Winked" (Mike Pellowski & Jeff Schultz): The fans told us they "Sherwood" like to see another Robin Hood spoof... so here it is! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #54 "Safari So Good" (Dan Parent): If you think Veronica leads a wild life now, wait till you see her exploits as a wildlife photographer in Africa! Her only mistake is packing a plush gorilla in her backpack. Now roughing it just got rougher, as a mother gorilla has claimed the stuffed animal... and Veronica... as her own! "Psychic Shenanigans" (Bill Golliher & Dan Parent): Veronica hires a psychic to help her find a lost ring but before she's done, there may be lost greenbacks, too! "Predictable Outcome" (Kathleen Webb & Dan Parent): Betty is dressed for duress when she asks for Veronica's input on her new gown. FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #129 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette –– teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 BETTY & VERONICA DOUBLE DIGEST #106 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 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #85 by Various It's double decker sandwiches and double-trouble as the irrepressible Jughead tilts the laugh-o-meter in this uproarious collection of new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $3.29 LAUGH DIGEST #175 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 #32 by Angelo DeCesare & Dave Manak "Game Plan": The score is "Love Hopeless" when Sabrina tires of Harvey's infatuation with a hot female tennis star and takes some tennis lessons herself. Can Sabrina hack it with a racket, or will she have to rely on magic? "A Feline Fairy Tale": Salem insists on reading his new version of a classic fairy tale –– but the way he tells it, it's a scary tale! FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #109 by Various "I Herd It Through the Pipeline!" (Benny Lee, Ron, Pam Eklund & Andrew Pepoy): The Freedom Fighters take on their most dangerous mission yet as they travel to the Frozen North Sea to free Rotor's herd from Robotnik's control! They plan on using Sally's mystical Sword of Acorns for the task... but can they make past the Robo-Eels and Ice-Bots alive?! "The Crush" (Karl Bollers & J. Axer): Sally and Mina have it out about Sonic. "Reunification Part Four" (Ken Penders & Dawn Best): The thrilling saga comes to its exciting conclusion. Don't miss the action and intrigue! Featuring a pulse-pounding cover by fan- favorite SPAZ! FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #110 Station Square Attacks!" (Benny Lee, Ron Lim, Andrew Pepoy & Pam Eklund): Having analyzed the information given to them by Knothole Kingdom, Station Square's computer system commences to launch a nuclear attack against Robotropolis... putting the environment at great risk! Can Sonic prevent disaster?! "One For All" (Karl Bollers & J. Axer): Princess Sally's connection to the Sword of Acorns is legendary, but its about to take a turn of the most surreal kind! "Ultimate Power Part 1" (Ken Penders & Dawn Best): A brand-new Knuckles epic filled with intrigue! Dimitri discovers he is dying, and schemes to drain the Chaos Force from Knuckles in order to save his life. Lien-da, however, has other plans as she schemes to take control of the Dark Legion for her own purposes. Featuring a pulse-pounding cover by fan-favorite SPAZ! FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #126 by Dan Parent "The Search": Mr. Lodge conducts his most important "business" meetings ever: interviewing prospects for the job of Veronica's boyfriend! Will the Archie factor interfere with his new business plans? FC, 32pg $1.99 STARS OF THE MONTH BEST OF JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS VOLUME 1 TP The Archie comics that inspired the hit movie! Grab yourself a backstage pass and rock around the globe with the greatest all- girl band the world has ever known! Witness the group's formation and the first time they wore their cat suits! Travel to Tinseltown as the girls shoot their first movie! Help them solve intriguing mysteries and relive the antics that have made them the most popular fictional band in comic and cartoon history! (STAR13522) SC, 96pg, FC $10.95 ARCHIE: THE LOVE SHOWDOWN COLLECTION by Golliher & Parent, DeCarlo, Goldberg, & Crane The "Love Showdown" storyline from Archie #429, Betty #19, Betty & Veronica #82, and Veronica #39, became so immensely popular that copies of these issue are hard to find! Now, to satisfy the curiosity (and demand) of Archie's many fans—both old and new — Archie Comics presents this special Prestige Format edition collecting the entire four issue story arc! (STAR00891) SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $4.95 ARCHIE AMERICANA SERIES BEST OF THE '60S CURRENT PRINTINGS by Various This volume contains some of the best of classic Archie comics! By re-presenting the stories exactly as they appeared in their era, readers get a sense of the history and tradition of Archie, as well as an idea of how much things have changed. (STAR01270) SC, 7x10, 96-128pg, FC $9.95 *********************** ASYLUM PRESS BILLY BOY THE SICK LITTLE FAT KID #2 by Frank Forte Billy Boy, comics answer to the cry for more sick and twisted books, returns with a vengeance. In "The Two Headed Beast From Hell," Billy stumbles upon a monster who is eating the remains of is latest victim. A chase ensues through the grungy back alleys of SOHO. In the frightening continuation of "Slingshot Mischief," Billy must now find his way out of the Haunted Forest. Too bad it's filled with hungry trolls and tentacled monstrosities. This comic is Grimm's Fairy Tales gone horribly, horribly wrong. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ATTABOY I HATE CARTOONS #1 By Various I Hate Cartoons is a brand-new 64-page anthology from Attaboy's Yumfactory featuring everyone's favorite Watchamacallems; genre-bending comic and toy artists. This fresh and innovative series kicks off with pieces from eight Underground innovators. I Hate Cartoons aims to give showcase to influential and offbeat comic, toy, and print artists without the hefty cover price. Each issue also includes a free vinyl sticker in the back. MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $4.95 AVATAR PRESS STEVEN GRANT'S MORTAL SOULS #2 by Steven Grant & Philip Xavier Steven Grant's horrific crime masterpiece continues. The dead run the world and they hate us! We can't tell them apart from the living but police detective Eric Sharpe can, ever since he got "the sight," and he's convinced they're not real and he's gone insane. And he killed the only woman who could change his mind. Fortunately, her ghost is haunting him. Unfortunately, her presence has made Sharpe's grip on reality that much more tenuous. Will he listen to her and learn the true history of the world before the husks of the dead tear him apart? REGULAR CVR.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.95 ENNIS & MCCREA'S BIGGER DICKS #3 by Garth Ennis & John McCrea How much trouble can Dougie and Ivor possibly get into? Well, when the madman team of Garth Ennis and John McCrea are telling the tales, you better lock up the young 'ens, because these boys are seriously ill! No man, woman, or mutant can possibly live a fulfilling life without the third installment of this monthly debauchery. This super-engorged series features the original Dicks issues, with completely remastered lettering and artwork, and tons of all-new material. How can any man ask for more than the Dicks explaining their own stunts, Trio the whore introducing aliens to love, the Wanker looks at the History of Wanking, and tons more gags that might taint your pure virginal mind! We must be sick just to publish this truly immoral material, and odds are high that while you laugh your butt off to the full-on, over-the-top humor you will be offended. But just to be sure you are, it is also available with a special hilarious Guaranteed to Offend cover! MATURE READERS REGULAR CVR.—b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $4.95 OFFENSIVE CVR.—b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $4.95 FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUME 1 SC––NEW PRINTING by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Jacen Burrows offers up this creepy cover on a new printing of this essential guide to the bizarre mind of one of the industries most popular writers. Peer into the twisted brain of the madman by seeing what arrived "From the Desk of Warren Ellis!" A collection of essays, columns, journals, lectures, travelogues, and fragments written for an Internet audience by Warren Ellis, the creator and author of Transmetropolitan, Planetary, and Strange Kiss. From the Desk of Warren Ellis Volume 1 contains writing from 1995 to 1998 on a variety of subjects, including the eating of sheep faces, Sin City, the ugliness of comics, the parallel world where Stan Lee dies in a horrific plumbing accident, how to write for comics, and why Michael Moorcock scares the hell out of him. SC, 80pg, b&w $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FROM THE DESK OF WARREN ELLIS VOLUME 2 by Warren Ellis Peer into the twisted brain of the madman for a collection of Internet essays, columns, journals, lectures, travelogues, and fragments by Warren Ellis, the creator and author of Dark Blue and Strange Kiss! Volume 2 contains writings from 1998 to 1999 on a variety of subjects, including his leaving Hellblazer, and how he will single-handedly save the industry. This expansive tome also features over 20 illustrations by Jacen Burrows, and a cover by Tim Vigil (Faust)! (STAR12038) MATURE READERS SC, b&w, 80pg $6.95 *********************** 10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER #1 by Robert Lugibihl, Marat Mychaels, & Robert Jones Image Comics' 10th Muse clashes with Avatar's sexy Demonslayer in this landmark crossover event! Emma Sonnet's hopes for a peaceful New York vacation are shattered when she finds herself fighting for her life against Jaclyn Hayes' cursed lover Michael and then against the Demonslayer herself. But the real trouble begins when the villainous architect of this mayhem appears and orders the invincible beast known as the Egregore to slaughter both the Demonslayer and the 10th Muse! The stellar art team of Alan Moore's Glory is on this book, Marat Mychaels on pencils, Robert Jones on inks, and Nimbus on colors, so you know it will be top notch! Available with covers by Marat Mychaels, Matt Martin, Sean Shaw, and Karl Waller, as well as a wraparound cover by Marat Mychaels and a special red leather edition cover! MYCHAELS CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.50 MARTIN CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.50 SHAW CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.50 WALLER CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.50 WRAPAROUND CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.50 RED LEATHER CVR.––FC, 32pg $25.00 THRESHOLD #47 by Robert Lugibihl, Phil Xavier, & Ivan Abraini Super-star Marat Mychaels and his creation Demonslayer continue her extended run in Threshold with some unusual demon trouble. It seems that the Roman Catholic Church has some unexpected visitors underneath Vatican City and Jaclyn may be the only one who can help. But when her old foe Irkala turns out to be behind it all, the sparks really start to fly! Writer Robert Lugibihl and artist Phil Xavier conclude the stunning tale of Pandora's past, where her torrid love affair with Alexander the Great turns horribly bitter and the Girl of Myth is forced to make some very tough choices! Italian artist sensation Ivan Abraini returns to the Lookers in this new short story by Robert Lugibihl that has the investigative sisters looking into an abduction by an all-woman biker gang! Threshold continues bi-monthly with top-flight creators and as the longest running American anthology. NOTE: Nude Cover Editions are not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS PANDORA CVR.––b&w, 48pg $4.95 DEMONSLAYER CVR.––b&w, 48pg $4.95 PANDORA NUDE CVR.––b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 DEMONSLAYER NUDE CVR.––b&w, 48pg (CAUT: 3) $6.00 DEMONSLAYER: PROPHECY #1 PRISM FOIL COVER by Marat Mychaels Don't miss out on this Previews Exclusive Foil edition! Jaclyn has finally accepted her role in the war between humanity and the demons. Her relationship with Michael is stronger than ever and life finally appears to be going well for the young Demonslayer. However, her importance in the large scale of the war may be completely hidden to her and the extent of her powers unrevealed. A mysterious new player in the game, Ebon, storms into her life, bringing with him carnage and an ominous prophecy of the future. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to just 500 copies. FC, 32pg $12.95 DEMONSLAYER: FUTURE SHOCK #1/2 WANTON NUDE COVER by Marat Mychaels Demonslayer is a woman with bad intentions on this hot new fully nude cover! In Demonslayer: Prophecy #1, Jaclyn learned that one of those closest too her was destined to bring about the collapse of civilization. She didn't believe it. This special issue is a flash forward 20 years in the future as the horrific prophecy has come true. Jaclyn has been betrayed and as a result Hell's demonic armies have invaded Earth. Now the last living Demonslayer must stand as a beacon of hope for all of humanity. This special one-shot book gives readers a special advance look at the future of Demonslayer, and it isn't a pretty vision. This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS FC, 16pg $6.00 DEMONSLAYER SET by Marat Mychaels Now is the perfect chance to get up to speed on all the Demonslayer issues since the trade paperback. This bagged set includes Demonslayer: Vengeance #1 and #2, Demonslayer: Prophecy #1, and Demonslayer: Rave #1. This special collection is limited to just 250 bagged sets. Set (x4) $13.95 AVENGELYNE SERAPHICIDE #1 BIKINI COVER by Robert Lugibihl & Rick Lyon Rick Lyon serves up this all-new smokin' hot bikini cover! Avengelyne is caught in the cross hairs of the deadliest assassin on the planet, the luscious Onyx. Raised since a child to master one thing, killing, Onyx brings a fury of firepower and slicing swords to bear against Avengelyne. So who would want the Earth Angel dead? And will Avengelyne live long enough to find out why? You don't want to miss this hard hitting and action packed one shot... because one shot is all Onyx needs! This special edition cover is limited to just 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #1 DEFENDER COVER by Alan Moore, Marat Mychaels, & Karl Waller Karl Waller provides this beautiful new cover of Glory ready for battle! Alan Moore is without question the most critically acclaimed and influential writer working in the industry today. His long-awaited Glory series has been eagerly anticipated for years, and now Avatar is releasing it with an all-star line-up of cover artists! This first issue finds the goddess Glory's worrying mother Demeter wondering how her daughter can ever fit in on Earth with the mortals. But her peaceful, perfect island of Thule is troubled by an unexpected visit from Lilith, queen of the underworld, who threatens to strike at Demeter where she is weakest, her daughter Glory! Limited to just 1,250 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 ALAN MOORE'S GLORY PREVIEW SIGNED GOLD COVER EDITION by Alan Moore & Marat Mychaels Here is your chance to get the limited Gold version of the Glory Preview that was previously only available at one show, signed by the artist Marat Mychaels! This special Preview gives you a look at the making of what is sure to be one of the biggest books of the year! From the stunning detail of Marat's pencil work, to sample finished pages from the book, to the creation of the super-star covers, this Preview will give a good idea of the stunning quality and love put into bringing this Alan Moore masterpiece to life! All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity and is limited to just 350 copies. b&w, 16pg $8.95 COVEN: TOOTH AND NAIL #1 BAD LADIES COVER by Robert Lugibihl & Ron Adrian Ron Adrian shows Spellcaster and Fantom ready to get into trouble on this hot new cover! 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 after 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! This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. FC, 32pg $5.95 COVEN: SPELLCASTER #1/2 RIO ROYAL BLUE COVER by Al Rio Special warehouse find! The first ever Avatar Coven book, featuring the luscious interior art of Al Rio, is now available for the first time as this ultra-limited Royal Blue Edition! Limited to just 100 copies, every copy ships in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg $75.00 STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGER KISSES TP by Warren Ellis & Mike Wolfer Stranger Kisses is 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! (STAR14717) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 72pg, b&w $9.95 ******************* BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: RAPTOR #1 SPECIAL EDITION by Devon Massey & Kevin Alsop Basement Comics presents this incredibly awesome Special Edition cover to Cavewoman: Raptor #1! Meriem and Klyde are looking over their shoulders – what do they see? Check out the book and find out! This cover features artwork by Devon Massey! Limited to only 750 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 32pg $8.95 CAVEWOMAN: RAVISHING PRINT by Budd Root This print features Meriem being "ravishing" as always! This particular image has been asked about since first appearing on the special edition cover of Pangaean Sea #0, and had quickly become a fan favorite. It's smart, sexy, and all Meriem! This limited Cavewoman art print is 11" x 17" and printed on high quality 100lb white enamel stock, housed in a large gray collector's envelope imprinted with the Cavewoman logo and is suitable for framing! Limited to 500. Print, 11x17 SRP: $16.00 CAVEWOMAN: RAIN SIGNED AND NUMBERED PROMO CARD art by Budd Root This great Cavewoman collectible is an extremely limited run of the Cavewoman Rain promo card originally printed in 1996 and very rare. Each of these promo cards will be numbered and signed by Cavewoman creator and artist Budd Root! Each card will also be placed in a special holder and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 150. Card SRP: $9.00 TIGRESS TALES #3 by Mike Hoffman Tigress plunges into deepest space and winds up traveling back in time! Or at least it seems that way in, "The House at the End of the World!" Famed Fantasy master Mike Hoffman scores with another solid story and more of his magnificent fully-tonal art. b&w, 24pg $2.95 BALLAD OF UTOPIA #5 by Mike Hoffman & Barry Buchanan New issue! Ride along with this praised graphic novel as it charges deeper into the murder mystery that lies at the heart of Utopia! Man-hunter Brigham Love's extreme efforts to prove that their prime suspect is the real killer causes Deputy Samuel David considerable concern. This cohesive mixture of genres, with the enthralling art of popular fantasy artist Mike Hoffman. b&w, 24pg $2.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S MARS PRINT by Mike Hoffman Master fantasy artist Mike Hoffman revs up his engines for a round-trip to the fabled Red Planet "Mars!" This print is rich in color and detail, and with scrumptious damsels and four-armed green guys, who could ask for more? Yow! This incredible full- color limited edition art print by Hoffman is 11" x 17" and is printed on high quality 110lb stock –– ready to be framed and admired! Print, 11x17, FC SRP: $16.00 SAVAGE PLANET #1 by Dan Parsons & Kevin Rasel From Dan Parsons, creator of the very popular Harpy comic, comes a brand-new fantasy adventure title! Basement Comics readers unite and check out this great new book! The starving and desperate inhabitants of Earth have at last found a new planet to colonize. One final hope for Humankind's survival. A young world shrouded in the mists of pre-history. A place where evolution and the will of humankind collide in a final, brutal conflict. The beginning of an all-new ongoing series, faithfully rendered in the tradition of the classic fantasy adventure comic! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #54 Tales of mayhem and carnage set in the dark and grim worlds of Warhammer! In this issue of the all-action monthly: "Bloodquest!" With only the daemon-mark to guide them, Blood Angels Cloten & Lysander are going back into the Eye of Terror. Darkblade makes his play for the throne of Hag Graef. Meanwhile, the vampire Helmar is reunited with an old love, and Kal Jerico has a close encounter of an all-together more homicidal nature! Savage adventure from the pens of Dan Abnett (Legion, X-Men), Gordon Rennie (Rain Dogs, Glimmer Rats), Colin MacNeil (Predator, Judge Dredd), Kev Hopgood (Iron Man) and more. b&w, 40pg $3.50 DAEMONIFUGE: THE SCREAMING CAGE #2 by Kev Walker This is the second issue of the Eagle Award-nominated Daemonifuge, the magnum opus of exceptional writer/artist Kev Walker of ABC Warriors, Mercy Heights, and Tor Cyan fame. The three-part mini-series continues with Ephrael Stern, reaffirmed in her faith to the Sisters of Battle, leading a new mission back to the planet Parnis, sworn to discover the fate of the lost convent. All the while the horrors of Chaos lie before them, around them and within them. Daemonifuge remains one of the finest strips ever to come from the pages of Warhammer Monthly! b&w, 28pg $2.50 BLUE LINE COMICS ****************** Please refer to the MAGAZINES section for the latest issue of Sketch Magazine from Blue Line! ***************** BLUE LINE PRO'S DIGITAL COLORS FOR COMICS by Aaron Hübrich Due to popular demand, Blue Line Pro presents the first in a series of Blue Line Pro "how to" manual books with everything you would ever need to know about digital coloring, and then some. With 48 square-bound of full-color pages, long time digital colorist and Sketch columnist Aaron Hübrich walks you though the process of digitally coloring from start to finish, providing extensive commentaries and broken down step by step. In addition, Aaron shows that there is more then one way to color a cat by demonstrating alternative pathways for the same effects. Also available in a special CD-ROM edition, including includes several extra features on one easy to use CD. The compact disc includes a digital version of the book for easy viewing on the computer, ready-to-color high-resolution line art that corresponds with the lessons taught in the book, exclusive links to the internet for addition information and updates, and much, much more. CD comes sealed on inside back cover. Compatible with PC and Mac. REGULAR—SC, 8x10, 48pg, FC $9.95 CD-ROM ED.—SC, 8x10, 48pg, FC $15.95 LITTLE WHITE MOUSE PERFECT COLLECTION VOLUME 2 TP by Paul Sizer, Jeff Moy, W.C. Carani, Mark Crilley, &Matt Feazell Following the success of the first Little White Mouse trade paperback, Blue Line Pro Comics is offering Little White Mouse Perfect Collection #2, gathering the second collection of this critically acclaimed and fan-favorite comic book series. Collecting the hard-to-find second series of Little White Mouse, this trade paperback is filled with tons of extra artwork and sketches never before published! SC, 144pg, b&w $14.95 BOLD FACED COMICS KILL ME OR DIE #1 by Neil R. King Stephen Sharp was the most feared scientist in Metro City. But years of radioactivity took their toll when Stephen died. Through a medical miracle, he was brought back to life with the very radiation that killed him. But Stephen was disgusted by his new form. As the Raging Corpse, he taunts Metro Cory's super-heroes to kill him… or die. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.00 BONGO COMICS SIMPSONS COMICS #69 by Boothby, Ortiz, & Morrison A rash of petty thievery has plagued the shopkeepers of Springfield for far too long! Taking the law into their own hands (with the blessing of the Springfield Police), three men vow to stop ne'er-do-wells in their good-for-nothing tracks. Three mere mortals will stare villainy in the eye and dare it to blink –– three vigilantes who comprise the Merchants of Vengeance. Be there as an alliance is formed, a bond is forged, and (as usually happens to such bonds and aforementioned alliances) a confidence is betrayed! FC, 32pg $2.50 STARS OF THE MONTH ROSWELL WALKS AMONG US TP by Bill Morrison Summer, 1997: All of American is bombarded with questions surrounding the Roswell incident. Now you can get all the answers in this trade paperback, which collects the first three issues of the sci-fi humor epic! Plus, brand-spankin'-new pages of story and art! (STAR07212) SC, 120pg, FC $12.95 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! Polybagged with a full-color poster of Bartman and Radioactive Man! (STAR03518) FC $2.95 ****************** BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT BONDAGE FANTASIA #3 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, b&w $9.95 BRIES DICKIE VOLUME 1 GN by Pieter De Poortere Dickie collects wry one-pagers and short stories about the farmer Dickie, a real loser. The stories are drawn in a smooth, appealing style, reminiscent of both Dick Bruna and Ever Meulen. Peiter De Poortere is one of the best youngsters working in the Flemish comics field today. Don't miss this beautiful collection! MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $12.95 EILAND #4 by Stefan Van Dinther & Tobias Schalken In Eiland #4, Van Dinther and Schelken continue to explore the borders between comics and art. The result is, once again, a unique combination of formal experiments, beautiful imagery, and poetic stories. And, the book is folded harmonica-wise and is presented in a special sleeve. Comes with two postcards. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, FC $13.95 4EYES #2 by Gilliom, RayMan, Kapreles, & Paquet This anthology title presents the excellent work of three artists from Antwerp, Belgium. This issue collects stories about new urban life (RayMan), a love lost (both Paquet and Gilliom), and neurotic characters (Kapreles) 4Eyes is another mix of styles, stories, and attitudes! MATURE READERS SC, 8x8, 48pg, b&w $6.95 4EYES #3 by Gilliom, RayMan, & Paquet This anthology title presents the excellent work of three artists from Antwerp, Belgium. Paquet, a master in depicting moody impressions tells of his visit to his girlfriend in Bangkok and Cambodia. RayMan contributes three funny animal stories, each about a fox detective and his charming assistant trying to solve mysteries their own, unconventional way. And Gilliom impresses with three stories, each drawn in a different style. His stories are far from lighthearted, but they touch your very soul! MATURE READERS SC, 8x8, 84pg, b&w $12.95 BROADSWORD COMICS MERRI DEATH BEARY NAUGHTY SIGNED LITHOGRAPH by Holly Golightly I wonder what mischief Teddy was up to in order to receive such a scolding by Little Miss Merri Death. Cute Lil' Miss Merri Death has her adventures in the back of the Tarot comic, here Holly Golightly realistically renders her in a 11" x 17" pencil lithograph. Comes numbered and signed by artist. Perfectly perky for framing! Lithograph, 11x17, b&w $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #1––CURRENT PRINTING by Jim Balent Need to catch up on your Magick? Jump on board this supernatural adventure, Tarot #1 is being offered again! Wonderful witches, the brave and bold skeleton man, and a cast of bat cats, crypt chicks, ghosts, and pumpkin monsters that all sprang from the fantastic mind and hand of Jim Balent. Lovers of fantasy and magic will be blown away by the deliciously detailed art and incredible story! FC.32pg $2.95 ***************** TAROT : WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE #1 DELUXE NEW LITHO EDITION A new Tarot #1 Deluxe Edition which features a 6 ½"x10" black-and-white penciled litho portrait of the Magickal Tarot as the Mythic Medusa Lyrically penciled by Jim Balent himself! Litho is signed by the artist, numbered, and limited to 500. The comic book and litho come bagged and boarded together. (CAUT: 2) FC, 32pg w/Lithograph $19.99 BROKEN TREE PUBLICATIONS THE PROPHET OF DREAMS #1 by Julian Lawler & Rudy Vasquez In the debut issue of this six-part epic tale of high fantasy we meet Joleen Zelonis, a.k.a. The Dead Queen, who must decide the fate of her people. Stand and fight or flee in the wilds? Ellen Pinto Roe, the kingdom's magical myth, must find a way to uncover the enemy which threatens them all, and the Lord-General in turn must fight an impossible-to-win battle. One who could turn the tide of war is the ranger Addigo… but he has not been seen in four years. FC, 28pg (1 of 6) $3.50 INDUSTRIACIDE #4 by Sean Deitrich Natalie's plan for revenge is complete, and the time to test it on live targets with live ammunition is before her. Shmaltz and Jake come face to face, and Ernie realizes something very dreadful. MATURE READERS b&w, 28pg $2.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A MOEBIUS VOLUME 2: ARZACH TP Warehouse find! This out-of-print classic is being offered at its original retail price! Published by Marvel Comic's Epic imprint in 1987! Translated by Randy and Jean-Marc Lofficier, all stories by Moebius with several pages of his personal comments on each work. Out of the desert he comes –– a hero with no past, in search of his future –– the hero from another time and another place, on a strange world of alien life and beautiful women. Here are four superbly drawn stories of Arzach, the flying hero made world famous in the Heavy Metal Movie. Plus, four more stories of science fiction and fantasy, all featuring superb art by the French master of comics — most are painted. Minor nudity. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 72pg, PC $9.95 O/A EARL MORAN'S MARILYN MONROE SPANISH GIRL PRINT by Earl Moran Originally published at $139.95! A delightful, sexy painting of Marilyn Monroe, this piece captures her youth as well as her voluptuous, sensual appeal, in a revealing open vest and short-shorts. Excellent, high-quality lithograph on heavy paper. Includes Certificate of Authenticity that is numbered from a limited edition of 7,500. Originally published by Illustrations Remembered, l994. Print, 19x24, FC SRP: $12.50 *********************** CARTOON BOOKS STAR OF THE MONTH BONE PERFECT COLLECTION ACT 1: VERNAL EQUINOX GIFT SET The ultimate Bone gift pack! Cartoon Books presents the complete adventures of the Bone cousins in a colorful slipcased edition. Bone Act I: Vernal Equinox, includes the first three trade paperbacks — Out from Boneville, The Great Cow Race and Eyes of the Storm. Makes a great gift for Bone fans old and new alike! (STAR09714) Set (x3), b&w $49.95 ***************** CARTOON COOPERATIVE SHORT STACKS #1 by Various Once upon a time, seven storyboard artists working at a giant corporate cartoon factory, formed an alliance to tell short stories, packed with entertainment and fun drawings, full of variety, and free from corporate meddling. These are their stories. Contributors include: Steve Anderson, Don Hall, Kevin Harkey, Donnie Long, Rick Maki, Bob Persichetti, and Jeff Ranjo. Cover by Chris Ure. b&w, 32pg $3.00 CHAOS! COMICS Brian Pulido's Black Label UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, Sandu Florea, & Todd Broeker Fan-favorite writer Brian Pulido returns to tell an all-new, untold tale of Evil Ernie, the most politically incorrect, anti-social, anti-authoritative horror character ever! New Castle is a safe town and that's the way Jill Randall likes it. Jill is plagued by obsessive-compulsive disorder, is prone to anxiety attacks, she is divorced from her husband, estranged from her father, and has a rotten relationship with her young son, Bobby. Bobby's had it with Mom and decides to visit his Granddad, a night watchman at Coaster Carnival, against her wishes. Then all hell breaks loose! The Undead invade led buy the most anti- authoritarian, over-the-top horror character in history, Evil Ernie. As New Castle is ripped apart in a savage battle of wits between Evil Ernie and General Martin Ramsey, Jill must cross the war-torn town, overcome her fears and save her son (and her dad). Can she make it, or will she fall prey to her fears? All the horror action you expect from Evil Ernie and more! Over 35 pages of story and art! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Greg Capullo & Todd Broeker Industry great Greg Capullo (Spawn, The Creech) illustrates a wild premium cover depicting the sinister Evil Ernie for this classic untold tale written by mastermind Brian Pulido! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity on the back. Limited to 1,000 copies and printed on cardstock. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $9.99 UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION See Evil Ernie on the ultra-violent, stomach-churning super premium cover. This cover is so disturbing that it can't even be shown! Limited to 500 copies. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $20.00 UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 SIGNED EDITION by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, & Sandu Florea Own this newest and classic untold tale unleashed through Black Label Graphics. It is signed by Evil Ernie creator/writer Brian Pulido, numbered, bagged, and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $15.00 UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 SCRIPT by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, & Sandu Florea For all you fans eager to see what goes into make an Evil Ernie classic tale, this is your gateway into the mind of writer and creator Brian Pulido. Black Label proudly presents every exciting page of Evil Ernie's newest tale: Relentless! Bear witness to every minute detail, only found in this script. Limited to 1,000. MATURE READERS Script $4.99 UNTOLD TALES OF EVIL ERNIE: RELENTLESS #1 PREMIUM EDITION SCRIPT by Brian Pulido, Jerry Beck, & Sandu Florea Featuring an all-new color cover! A relentless script deserves a relentless touch of horror! Brian Pulido personally signs his very own script to the latest terrifying untold tale. Limited to 250. Only from Black Label! MATURE READERS Script $20.00 LADY DEATH/CHASTITY/BAD KITTY: UNITED #1 by Brian Augustyn & Ron Adrian In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks on New York City, a young woman searches frantically for her husband, a WTC employee. As the situation grow bleaker, her search becomes more desperate, but hope drives her on. As her quest continues, the young woman encounters Lady Death, Chastity, and Bad Kitty, all working to help at different points of the area now called Ground Zero. Each of the heroic women has forsaken their usual pursuits to pitch in and help the recovery efforts. While a city reels and mourns, heroes of all stripes and colors struggle to bring some light out of the terrible darkness. FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH/CHASTITY/BAD KITTY: UNITED #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Brian Augustyn & Ron Adrian Own this limited edition premium featuring the heroic sides of Lady Death, Chastity, and Bad Kitty. Limited to 2,000. FC, 32pg $9.99 LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET #2 by John Ostrander, Carlos Mota, Jorge Correa Jr., & colored by Hi-Fi To know her story is to know a woman cursed… As Lady Death struggles to harness the power of the Gauntlet, her new arch nemesis strikes! Can the once immortal goddess of all that is dead and dying survive against Death's previous avatar, Morgana? Who is Morgana and what does a woman so evil that even the Chaos Lords fear her have planned for Lady Death? This issue contains crucial plot development, character revelations, and an ending too shocking to miss! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 LADY DEATH: THE GAUNTLET #2 ALTERNATE COVER cover by J. Scott Campbell Get an inside look at Lady Death's redesign with this variant cover featuring the early sketches of J. Scott Campbell. This unique cover is limited to 2,000 copies and complete with a Certificate of Authenticity on the back. FC, 32pg $7.50 CHASTITY: CRAZYTOWN #2 by Fabian Nicieza, Adriano Batista, Cleber Salles, & colored by Hi-Fi To know her is to love her, to love her is murder… Chastity and Midknight struggle with their relationship as the villains known as Mister Mischief and Psychotica terrorize the city. Can Chastity uncover the truth behind their evil plans? How is Midknight connected to the deadly duo? Will the lovable vampire assassin be able to live the normal life she craves, or will Mister Mischief and Psychotica destroy her chance at happiness? Secrets will be revealed and lives forever altered in this issue! FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.99 CHASTITY: CRAZYTOWN #2 ALTERNATE COVER cover by Monte Moore Monte Moore brings his award-winning pencils to this limited edition premium cover. Who better than the two-time World Art Fantasy "Best Black and White" artist to portray Chaos!' one and only fun loving vampire assassin? Limited to 2,000. FC, 32pg $7.50 PURGATORI: GOD HUNTER #2 by Dan Jolley, Romano Molenaar, Curtis Arnold, & colored by Colorgraphix She chose to live as a mortal… Arriving in Egypt, Sakkara discovers she is but one of a group competing for the "privilege" of channeling the power of an ancient Egyptian deity. One of them, a gorgeous, unique woman, makes Sakkara's heart flutter; the rest of them want to rip her heart out. It's lust, dark magic, and agonizing bloodshed under an Egyptian moon. Don't miss this next sure-fire series written by Dan Jolley (Obergeist, Purgatori: Heartbreaker). FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.99 PURGATORI: GOD HUNTER #2 ALTERNATE COVER cover by Al Rio & Todd Broeker Al Rio (Purgatori) brought new life to Purgatori with her monthly series, now her returns with this all-new cover. Portraying her with the raw power of a goddess, it's easy to see why he is a true fan-favorite. FC, 32pg $7.50 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE ASHCAN by Ivan Reis & Joe Pimentel All-new and improved ashcan, featuring an exclusive Lady Death: Dark Alliance cover by Ivan Reis (Lady Death: Armageddon). This ashcan for the five-issue mega series includes intimate insights into the creative process, script notes, layouts, pencils, and character designs. Don't miss out on the official sneak preview to the earth–shattering event that is Dark Alliance! Comes bagged with a Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 1,000. b&w, 12pg $6.00 CHASTITY POSTER #4 by Brian Rood Actress, rocker, vampire, and assassin. Chastity shows off her dramatic side with this poster from the cover of Chastity: Crazytown #1 Super Premium Edition. Measuring 24" x 36", it's perfect for anyone who loves the darker side of life. Poster, 24x36 $7.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE HAUNTED #1 by Peter David & Nat Jones 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!" Ships with a variant cover by Nat Jones! FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.99 O/A 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 O/A EVIL ERNIE: WAR OF THE DEAD #1 PREMIUM EDITION by Pulido, Kaminski, Brewer, Arnold & Jason Jensen Limited to only 5,000 copies, Evil Ernie: War of the Dead #1 Premium features a cardstock cover with new painted artwork by Eric Mache - cover artist of 1991's Evil Ernie #1! (#EWD1P) FC (1 of 3) $9.99 O/A EVIL ERNIE RETURNS #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover painted by David Michael Beck Ever wanted to see what an electric chair can do to a person? This mind-blowing premium cardstock cover for Evil Ernie Returns #1 features the Evil One strapped into the hot seat, getting electrically persecuted! Death penalty or no — this cover is not for the faint of heart! Limited to 1,000 electrifying copies! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $12.99 O/A LADY DEATH/CHASTITY #1 by Brian Augustyn; cover by Carlos Mota, Walden Wong, & Hi-Fi 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. FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A 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 O/A INSANE CLOWN POSSE: UPZ AND DOWNZ OF THE WICKED CLOWNZ PREMIUM EDITION by Jesse Leon McCann & Rob Brown Insane Clown Posse's first-ever comic is back in this wicked premium photo cover of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope! Join The Dark Carnival, a seeping circus of lunacy, madness and excess that travels time and space to distort pleasant youthful memories into a horrific living nightmare. Juggalos, come one come all to the greatest show on earth! FC, 32pg $9.95 O/A BAD KITTY: RELOADED #1 by Joshua Dysart, Adriano Batista, Cleber Salles & colored by Hi-Fi Bad Kitty is back! The people who destroyed Catherine Bell's life are gone. All she wants now is to visit her parents and tell them the truth about the horrible things that went down in New Orleans. But nothing is ever easy for Cat. She's about to become embroiled in the world of a very strange and cocky little girl, a little girl who needs Cat's help to survive, a little girl who's being chased by Werewolves. FC, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.99 O/A BAD KITTY: RELOADED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Painted cover by Scott Lewis Playboy look out! There's a new girl in town, and her name is Bad Kitty! Kitty is shown here on this premium cover, sitting seductively on an assortment of pillows, gun in one hand, and covered just enough to make any man's head turn! Limited to 3,000 copies! FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A 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 ****************** CHECKER BOOK PUBLISHING GROUP CLIVE BARKER'S HELLRAISER PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE LEATHER BOUND EDITION One of the most popular horror movie series of all time spawned a landmark comic book anthology which ran from 1990-1993. Featuring short stories from some of the best in the comics industry, this series shocked and entertained fans across the country. Checker BPG collects for the first time the absolute best from this stellar series into one trade paperback collection. The stories include: "The Harrowing" Part 1 by Clive Barker and Alex Ross, "The Harrowing" Part 2 by Barker and Tristin Shane, "Wordsmith" by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, "Mazes of the Mind" by Mark Nelson, "To My Son" by Frank Lovece and Bill Koeb, "Death Where is Thy Sting" by Malcom Smith and Paul Johnson, "The Lesson" by D.G. Chichester and Mark Evans, "Dead Man's Hand" by Sholly Fisch and Dan Speigle, "Dead Things Rot" by D.G. Chichester and Mike Mignola, "Dear Diary" by Sholly Fisch and Colleen Doran, "The Threshhold" by Scott Hampton, "The Girl in the Peephole" by Del Stone Jr. and Marc Hempel, and "Losing Herself in the Part" by Murray/Dwayne McDuffie and featuring artwork by comics legend Gray Morrow. Limited to 500 copies. (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 232pg, FC $49.95 STAR OF THE MONTH 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? (STAR14635) SC, 312pg, FC $24.95 ******************** CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #108 Out of the night rides a mysterious caped, masked crusader, the one known as "La Zorrita," Elvira's newest secret identity, who boldly smuggles genre videos into the small Mexican town that's controlled by Sheriff El Scento's iron grip of Crapbuster Video chain stores. It's all in the classic "The Legend of La Zorrita" by Frank Storm Tod Smith, and Steve Leialoha. Also, the Tele-Castaways' time on the island is complicated by a swamp monster in, "The Goo Lagoon" Part 2 of the "Tele-Castaways" serial. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #53 by Richard Howell, Ricardo Villagran, & Steve Leiahola The lurking bat-cultists strike –– and both Adam Collier and Dakota Kane are their targets. Also, the vampires' recent kills prompt Mayor Riggs to enact a bizarre new law, and the strange secret of the Contessa is revealed. It's all in "A Cult Above the Rest," written and drawn by Richard Howell, with gorgeous embellishment by Ricardo Villagran, and featuring a riot of a cover by Howell and Steve Leiahola. b&w, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH ELVIRA MISTRESS OF THE DARK VOLUME 2: DOUBLE DELIGHTS TP This collection includes groundbreaking humor achievements by Kurt Busiek, Jim Mooney, Frank Strom, Tom Simonton, Louis Lachance, Neil Vokes, John Heebink, Frank Springer, Art Viscardi, John Nyberg, and Dan Schaefer. This hefty and hilarious collection includes "The Children of the Night, What Crummy TV Shows They Make" (in which Kurt Busiek and Neil Vokes introduce Dracula into the Claypool universe), and the two-part "Phantom of the Soap Opera" (which was covered by the soap-opera industry press). Also debuting a brand-new photo cover of Elvira, and featuring an introduction by Mark Evanier. (STAR14320) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** COM.X PUNCTURE #5 by Russ Uttley & Ben Oliver Powerless, captured, tortured. Puncture learns the true identity and purpose of the Canimal Killer. The poisoned instrument of slaughter, his frenzied rage falls upon his nearest friends. (CAUT: 4) FC, 40pg $3.99 COMIC CAVALCADE 10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER #1/2 by Robert Lugibihl & Marat Mychaels The first ever Image/Avatar crossover explodes onto the scene! Jaclyn Hayes and Emma Sonnet... the Demonslayer and the10th Muse. Two women whose destinies have been forced upon them and whose fates become intertwined when a mysterious assailant renders Jaclyn unconscious and sends her demonic lover Michael on a mission to destroy the 10th Muse. If Emma loses this battle she will surely die, but if she kills Michael she will face the unbridled fury of the Demonslayer! With art from the stellar art team of Alan Moore's Glory is on this book, Marat Mychaels on pencils, Robert Jones on inks, and Nimbus on colors, you know you don't want to miss it! Available with covers by Marat Mychaels, Sean Shaw, Matt Martin, Karl Waller, and Rick Lyon, and are all limited to just 3,000 copies each! MYCHAELS CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.95 SHAW CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.95 MARTIN CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.95 WALLER CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.95 LYON CVR.––FC, 32pg $3.95 AVENGELYNE/SHI RUBY RED FOIL CONVENTION SET Covers by David Finch & Marat Mychaels These special Ruby Red foil editions of #1/2 and #1 were scheduled to be available at conventions this summer, if they don't sell out here! This specially priced set is the perfect chance to get the rare Ruby Red editions of each book, the Mychaels cover on #1/2 and the Finch cover of #1. Each special edition is limited to just 400 copies, so only 400 sets are available! Set (x2) $19.95 DEMONSLAYER COMPANION NUDE SKETCHED COVER by Ron Adrian & Robert Lugibihl Demonslayer fans rejoice, now you can own an original Marat Mychaels Demonslayer Nude piece of you own! Each copy of this special cover on the Demonslayer Companion has an original nude sketch on the cover and it is limited to just 100 copies. All copies come bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOMB RAIDER GALLERY: LUCKY LARA COVER Cover by Andy Park Andy Park provides this rocking new cover to one of the best pinup books ever! Tomb Raider continues to burn-up the charts and this exclusive sexy variant is sure to please collector's everywhere. Limited to just 4,500 copies. All copies come bagged and boarded. FC, 32pg $5.95 ********** COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL CHUCK, THE UGLY AMERICAN: BIG FAT ZERO VOLUME 0 TP by Mike Bocianowski & Various Here is the beginning of the Chuck, The Ugly American saga! This prehistoric volume contains seven short stories gathered from the Comic Library International anthologies. This is the first time the stories have ever been collected under one cover. Laugh as Chuck the Ugly American battles hunger, space aliens, and social injustice! See Chuck and special guest Chris Yambar's Mr. Beat cope with holiday stress! Watch what happens when Chuck meets courageous man! Gain insight into Chuck the Ugly American, read an interview with his creator, Mike Bocianowski. Plus, a special section of new art devoted to the cast of characters of Chuck, The Ugly American. SC, 64pg, b&w $7.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY GENERIC COMIC BOOK #7 by Miers, Santos, Lean, & Thomas Every Wednesday, Generic Man wakes up and goes straight to the comic shop to get his new comics. But his subscription saver is overloaded and he can't afford to clear it. Can he bear to see his collection sold? Non-stop, all comic shop action explodes as Generic Man considers taking on a sidekick. Will he choose the boy sidekick, the Professor's lackey, Bad Girl, or someone else entirely? b&w, 16pg $1.95 COMICSONE.COM WOUNDED MAN #7 by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami Keisuke's troubles continue when GPX hires some hardened ex-Green Berets to take him out. As the battle begins, Keisuke is shot, leaving his pals to fend for themselves while he lies wounded on the pavement. Keisuke's squad makes a heroic last stand as his life hangs in the balance. MATURE READERS SC, 4x6, 200pg, b&w $9.95 WILD 7 #5 GN by Mikiya Mochizuki Meet Don, the former head of the Japanese mob. He once had millions of henchmen, women, and dollars at his disposal but he left this posh lifestyle behind to join Wild 7. Now, he's part of a bold rescue attempt as Wild 7 matches wits with Phantom Shogun's hijack gang. Find out why riding around with six outlaw cops is better than ruling a criminal empire in the latest Wild 7! SC, 4x6, 200pg, b&w $9.95 CPM MANGA MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO BOOK 3 When Mars is attacked by alien invaders, the United Earth Government desperately orders the creation of a new kind of space battleship, the Nadesico. The Nadesico was dispatched to Mars and was almost at their destination when it was attacked and almost destroyed by the Jupiterians. Fate was on their side and they luckily escaped to Mars. On Mars, the rag tag crew of the Nadesico discovered Nergal's research facility and the legendary Yamato. Rebuilt the Nadesico-Yamato intimidated Earth's forces and was captured and the crew was held on the newly rebuilt base on Earth's Moon. But wait! Captain Yurika has been captured by the Jupiterians?! Time for the crew of the Nadesico to bust out and rescue their beloved captain! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT #19 The dark lord Vagnado is taking cues from the past while Spark and his crew wait unaware of the sinister forces massing themselves against the warriors of light and all of Lodoss. b&w, 32pg $2.95 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: DEEDLIT'S TALE #8 Parn and Deedlit join the Freedom Knights to aid in the liberation of Kanon, but the Marmo army is hot on their trail, and the only place to escape is the Forest of No Return, but Deedlit holds an ace up her sleeve. Is there more to the Forest of No Return than has been revealed to humans? b&w, 32pg $2.95 SLAYERS SPECIAL #4 Red Marimo –– the gourmand's dream, and Lina and Naga have just gotta have it! After all, Lina may be the most dangerous sorceress in the world and Naga may be the most busty but those curves and that sorcery doesn't put food in their mouth, and food like Red Marimo doesn't come around every day... unless you live in the village of Vollan. b&w, 32pg $2.95 SLAYERS SUPER EXPLOSIVE DEMON STORY #6 There's a book of sorcery guarded by a dragon... sounds pretty typical for a Medieval fantasy adventure... of course this is no typical medieval fantasy adventure this is the Slayers Super Explosive Demon Story, and nothing is ever as it seems when Lina and Gourry are involved. b&w, 32pg $2.95 CROSSGEN COMICS FORGE #1 Everybody talks about the high price of comics, but is anyone doing anything about it? Finally, the answer is "yes!" Enter Forge, a fat new compendium of full-color comics printed on CrossGen's usual high quality paper, available every month for just $9.95. Forge #1 carries the first three chapters of Crux, the first two chapters of Sojourn, and the prequel to Negation, plus it picks up the story of Meridian right where the second trade paperback leaves off. All that and an art gallery too! Whether you're new to CrossGen's comics or have only followed a couple titles, Forge #1 is an excellent way to see what you've been missing. And at ten bucks, can you really afford not to? SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $9.95 EDGE #1 CrossGen's second comics compendium carries a whole new batch of stories you can follow every month. Edge #1 carries five titles in all, beginning where the trade paperback collections end for Mystic, Scion, Sigil, and The First. New to these titles? Don't worry about it! 16 pages of background material will bring you up to speed on all our ongoing series in no time. All that, plus the first chapter of Ruse, CrossGen's critically acclaimed Victorian-era mystery thriller. At 224 full-color pages of story and art for just $9.95, dropping in to the CrossGen Universe has never been so easy –– or so inexpensive. Welcome to Edge, a new way of reading comics. SC, 7x10, 224pg, FC $9.95 MYSTIC #23 by Tony Bedard, Fabrizio Fiorentino, Matt Ryan, & Andrew Crossley Something's gone very wrong with Giselle as her behavior becomes increasingly hostile and unpredictable. But the answer to her current dilemma is at hand as she comes face to face with Ingra, the voluptuous, volatile vixen of the almighty First! Giselle's secret agenda against the most powerful foe she's ever encountered will explode in next month's second anniversary spectacular! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE FIRST #18 by Barbara Kesel, Andrea Di Vito, Rob Hunter, & Rob Schwager All of House Sinister has lived in fear of Ingra's wrath. When the battle between Pyrem's rescuers and his Sinister captors turns tragic, an opportunity is presented that proves too attractive to resist. Will the Leader of House Sinister find herself dethroned? FC, 32pg $2.95 NEGATION #5 by Tony Bedard, Paul Pelletier, Dave Meikis, & James Rochelle Recovering from their first defeat, the escapees regroup under Kaine's leadership to make another attempt to get off the icy Negation world on which they're trapped. But their archenemy Komptin has teamed up with the local Negation commander to tighten the noose around the fugitives. Will Kaine's military leadership win the day? Or will the Lizard Lady's hideous secret tear the team apart from within? FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #23 by Chuck Dixon, Scot Eaton, Andrew Hennessy, & Wil Quintana The Saurian Empire strikes its most daring blow yet in its war with the human race. An unusual weapon of incredible destruction is launched at the very homeworld of the Planetary Union. Sam must balance billions of lives in jeopardy against the life of Zanni, the woman he loves. FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN #10 by Ron Marz, Greg Land, Drew Geraci, & Caesar Rodriguez Arwyn's lone hope of destroying the evil Mordath was to reunite the Five Fragments of Ayden's arrow… or so she thought. But Arwyn may have found a shortcut to toppling the despot by striking an alliance with a mighty dragon. Will the beast's fiery fury be enough to destroy Mordath? FC, 32pg $2.95 CROSSGEN CHRONICLES #7 by Tony Bedard & Rudy Nebres At last, the truth is revealed about the mysterious past of Negation's enigmatic hero, Obregon Kaine. Legendary illustrator Rudy Nebres delivers the goods as we present Kaine's early days in the military, and the moment of ultimate betrayal that changed his life and sealed his fate. Forget whatever you think you know about CrossGen's toughest renegade. This special issue will thrill, shock, and inspire you… and give new meaning to everything that has already happened in our most unforgiving series. FC, 48pg $3.95 CRUX #13 by Chuck Dixon, Steve Epting, Rick Magyar, & Frank D'Armata The first issue by new Crux scribe Chuck Dixon! The Atlantean heroes are still stalked by the Negation bounty hunter and one will suffer at his hands. Galvan receives a strange communication from his twin with surprising news. In a dream Verityn visits the prehistoric past of Atlantis and his vision sets our heroes on a new trail. FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #23 by Ron Marz , Jim Cheung, Don Hillsman, & Justin Ponsor As the Raven and Heron fleets prepare for a winner-take-all battle, Ethan makes a stand that will place him squarely between the warring kingdoms. Is he prepared to sacrifice everything - his loyalty to his family, his love for Ashleigh, even his own life –– for his ideals? All of Scion's plot threads begin to come together as issue #25 draws near. FC, 32pg $2.95 MERIDIAN #23 by Barbara Kesel, Steve McNiven, Tom Simmons, & Morry Hollowell Sephie was spirited away from Meridian in issue #1 and has been on her way home ever since. Now she's finally going to get back to Meridian only to prepare her battered island to be the site of Ilahn's defeat. FC, 32pg $2.95 THE PATH #2 by Ron Marz, Bart Sears, Mark Pennington, & Michael Atiyeh In a world of feudal warlords and samurai warriors, honor is everything. The Obo-san — monk — has always lived a life of obedience, but now he suspects his Emperor has descended into madness. What will happen when Obo-san is forced to choose between blind loyalty and bitter defiance as his Emperor commands him to take his own life? FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #7 by Mark Waid, Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, & Laura DePuy Simon and Emma's search for the enigmatic Lightbourne takes them on a perilous cross-country journey to a baffling town full—or, rather, empty—of vanished men! And if Simon cannot solve the mystery of their disappearance before daybreak, neither he nor Emma will live to see the dawn! FC, 32pg $2.95 CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT VICTORIA CROSS #½ by Tucci, Fitzpatrick, & Vilardi The first-ever #½ published by Crusade, this comic book is the prequel to Victoria Cross: The Spanish Earth, and takes place in 1937 as the armies of Nazi Germany and Mussolini's Italy wage total war against Soviet Russia and the Spanish people. Pilot Officer Victoria Cross of the Royal Air Force is sent to Spain to steal the Luftwaffe's newest weapon of mass destruction: The Messerschmitt Bf109 fighter. Victoria must then fly the fighter through enemy fire to Gibraltar, where the massive British fleet will whisk the 109 and Victoria back to the safety of jolly old England. But soon Victoria learns of the Nazi's sinister plan to sink the British fleet and invade Gibraltar. As Spain burns, Victoria must use her wits and the stolen fighter to save Gibraltar, Great Britain and the world! Victoria Cross #1/2 features a self-contained introductory full-color comic, character development, John Vilardi's (The Undaunted, Some Trouble of a SeRRious Nature) dynamic 3D Aircraft, and more! PC $4.99 SHI: UMADOSHI 2002 TOUR BOOK PITTSBURGH COMICON EDITION For this first time ever, Crusade commemorates its favorite convention with this special edition of its convention season tradition –– the sketch cover tour book! Limited to 500. SC $4.99 THE HELMET OF THE PHANTOM SOHEI This awe-inspiring piece is the perfect addition to your Shi collection. As her conscience, her guides, and her teachers, the phantom sohei led Shi through her journey in Way of the Warrior. Now you can own a piece of her vision. This museum- quality head dress is quite the conversation piece: unique and bold. Don't miss it! Wooden stand included. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #7 (Jul011995) Helmet (Note Price) $299.99 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING REVOLVING HAMMER #1 by Various Revolving Hammer is a collection of nearly a dozen disturbing and horrific stories from the best new creators out there. From "Date Night," a tale of severed hands and the men who love them; to a murder suspect who makes his living by being a... murder suspect in "Career Suspect"; and "Le Gout Du Sexe," where reproductive competition is taken to the extreme, nothing is sacred, and nowhere is safe. The Revolving Hammer pries open the floorboards to show us the ugly things people hide inside. MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 DANCING ELEPHANT PRESS JACK STAFF #10 by Paul Grist Ben Kulmar is a Q agent, an investigator of mysteries, of Question Mark crimes. But Kulmar has a few mysteries of his own, and when someone threatens to expose his secret, how far will Kulmar go to protect himself? (CAUT: 4) b&w, 24pg, $2.95 DARKCHYLDE ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH DARKCHYLDE #1-5 TP by Randy Queen, Jason Gorder & Jimmy Yu Presenting the entire hit mini-series in on exciting volume! Featuring: Issues 2 and 3 completely re-colored! Presented for the first time on superior paper stock with a never-before-seen sketchbook. All new cover by Randy Queen, Jason Gorder and Jimmy Yu! (STAR12173) SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $19.95 ************ DEE VEE PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEE VEE 2001 Edited by Daren White and Michael Evans Dee Vee 2001 features critically acclaimed stories by Eddie Campbell (From Hell, Snakes and Ladders), James Kochalka (The Sketchbook Diaries, Magic Boy, and Girlfriend), Gary Chaloner (Will Eisner's John Law, Dark Horse Down Under), Bruce Mutard (Street Smell), Mandy Ord (Top Shelf), Amber Carvan (Milkbar), Daren White (Dee Vee) and Michael Evans (Dee Vee). MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $4.95 ************ DERFCITY COMICS MY FRIEND DAHMER #1 by Derf The incredible true account of the author's teenage friendship with the strange boy who would go on to become the 20th Century's most notorious serial killer. Set in a bucolic small town in Ohio in the late 70s, My Friend Dahmer contains three chilling stories that follow him from a bullied youth to a teenager spiraling into madness. MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 ***************** Please refer to the Apparel section for Dork Storm Press' Sith Park T-Shirt! ***************** DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #18 by John Kovalic 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 veteran 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, more Lethargic Lad, Artesia, Wild Life, PvP, Nodwick and another great free game! RES. from Previews Vol. XI #10 (OCT012399) b&w, 48pg $2.99 EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM GAMING T/S Many gamer-isms from the popular Dork Tower comic strips are featured all over this T-shirt! Take heed, and wear this black high-quality 100% cotton T-shirt when its pizza night! L-XL (DSP3052) $19.95 NODWICK #14 by Aaron Williams "Landlords of the Realm." As all Nod-o-Philes will recall, our heroes recently came into possession of a dungeon of their own, the famed "Hollow of Hazardous Horror." What they didn't know is that it's in a covenant neighborhood. If they don't get its evil quotient up to specs, the bank will foreclose on not only the dungeon, but on the owners' house! Can Yeagar change his skills to monster capturing rather than slaying? Can Artax find any magical solution to entice malevolent beasties into living in the Hollow? Can Piffany bring herself to make someplace more evil? Will Nodwick escape being used as creature bait? b&w, 32pg $2.99 PVP #6 by Scott Kurtz It's spring, a time when people's fancy turns to romance. But Valentine's day has come and gone, and no one at the PvP office has got that loving feeling. When Skull the troll discovers that cupid has met with an untimely death, he takes it upon himself to finish the job. Cover by Hero Bear and the Kid's Mike Kunkel! b&w, 32pg $2.99 PVP COLLECTED EDITION HAT TRICK #1 by Scott Kurtz Colleting the stories from the first three issues of PvP! If you missed your chance to check out the first three issues of Dork Storm's breakout title, this is your chance to catch up, play super-hero role-playing games, and enter the world of manga. b&w, 32pg $2.99 DOUBLE EYE STUDIOS BLOODSHED #3 by Fern Wharton, D.T. Washington, & Hi Fi Colour The story arc continues, as Agent Amanda Storm and the team discover more about Ana Ramsey, the mysterious witness to the brutal murder of Senator Cora Handley. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.50 DRAWN AND QUARTERLY THE POOR BASTARD SECOND PRINTING SC by Joe Matt Back in print! This aptly-titled volume collects for the first time Joe Matt's compelling and often hilarious storyline chronicling the crucial moments in his miserable life, beginning with his secret lust for his lover's best friend, and its ensuing devastating consequences. Ongoing troubles with women, an insatiable obsession with pornography...this poor bastard has serious problems, yet unlike the rest of us, he works them out in full public view, allowing us to get closer to him...maybe a little too close! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XI # 9 (SEP011956) SC, 176pg, b&w $16.95 SUMMER OF LOVE by Debbie Drechsler Debbie Drechsler pens this moving story of a young girl coming to terms with her sexual identity after she moves to a new town and awkwardly tries to make friends at high school. The painful teenage experiences of broken love and alienation are eloquently explored here by Drechsler and her drawings are printed in somber hues of green and brown. This story, winner of an Ignatz Award for best series, will finally be collected together in one stunning cloth edition! Also available in a Deluxe Signed Edition. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XI # 5 (MAY012165) REG.—HC, PC $24.95 DLX.—HC, PC $34.95 ***************** Be sure to check out classic Transformers under Titan Books in the COMICS SECTION! ***************** DREAMWAVE TRANSFORMERS: GENERATION 1 #1 by Sarracini, Lee & Garcia, Armstrong, & TheRealT! Previews Exclusive Cover Edition! The wait is finally over! Dreamwave presents the triumphant return of The Transformers! Long thought dead by the inhabitants of Earth, we discover that the classic metal warriors of Generation 1 are far from gone. But where have they been for so long, and why only now have they chosen to return? And who is the mysterious man called Lazarus and what is his plan? Issue #1 promises all of the intrigue, action and excitement Transformers fans have waited so long to see! Transformers: Generation 1 #1 is the first issue of a 6-issue mini-series that marks their victorious return to comic books. The fun and mayhem begin here. Don't miss out! This issue will feature two wraparound covers by Pat Lee shipped in an equal ratio! Transformers: Generation 1 #1 is also available in a Previews Exclusive wraparound holofoil cover by James Raiz! REGULAR COVER—FC, 32pg $2.95 EXCLUSIVE COVER—FC, 32pg $5.95 TRANSFORMERS PREVIEW BOOK PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COVER VERSION A Previews Exclusive! This preview companion to the new Transformers series includes an eight-page original story which leads into Transformers: Generation 1 #1, previously only seen by retailers! In addition, this new Previews Exclusive cover edition also features the first look at the upcoming Transformers: Armada series with an eight-page story leading into that new series! Top it all off with an additional 16 pages of preview art and behind-the-scenes material and you've got the ultimate Transformers preview! FC, 32pg $3.95 TRANSFORMERS POSTERS Art by Pat Lee Proclaim your allegiance! Autobots or Decepticons: which side will you support? Transformers posters are coming soon, available in four different styles, featuring the art of Pat Lee! Choose from: Autobots (colors by Ramil Sunga), Decepticons, Optimus Prime, and Megatron! (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Available quantities will be based on initial orders, reorder quantities may not be available. AUTOBOTS—Poster, 39x26, FC $6.95 DECEPTICONS—Poster, 39x26, FC $6.95 OPTIMUS PRIME—Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95 MEGATRON—Poster, 26x39, FC $6.95 BANISHED KNIGHTS #3 by Adrian Tsang & Alvin Lee; colors by Ramil Sunga Greyson begins to question the wisdom of joining Belmiro as their plans begin to unravel amidst a vampiric civil war. But how much is Greyson willing to risk in his quest to regain his humanity? Now that Belmiro's enemies are his own, bowing out of a partnership with the cunning vampire will be more difficult than either vampire could have imagined. Bimonthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #½ by Sarracini, Raiz & Lee, & Armstrong; colors by Dreamwave The rebel's mission to restore peace and justice in Warlands continues in this, the exciting finalé of the two-part story that began in Warlands: Age of Ice #0! The whereabouts of a hidden village secretly manufacturing weapons for the rebels have been discovered... and by the worst possible of villains! Can the villagers possibly prepare for the merciless assault that will follow? Will they have the strength to win knowing that if they fall, the entire rebel cause may soon crumble with them?! This issue will ship with two covers in equal ratio by James Raiz & Pat Lee. NOTE: This story concludes the two-part story begun in Warlands: Age of Ice #0. The covers of both issues join together to create one lavish double-splash page action cover! FC, 24pg $2.25 DUMM COMICS BIG PANTS MOUSE #1 From renowned Spümco director Gabe Swarr, straight from the pages of Animation Blast magazine comes Big Pants Mouse — The Pack Rat with Enchanted Loin Coverings. He can fit anything into his transdimensional pants, but what happens when the magic disappears? Can he face life with normal pants? Marvel at the desperate yellow rodent as he tries to revive his enchanted trousers and thrill to the web of intrigue by his girlfriend Suzy Sunshine and the sinister Small Hats Dog. b&w, 32pg $3.00 DYNAMIC FORCES LEXX PREMIERE SCI-FI TRADING CARD SERIES Sci-Fi's sexy TV Show will sizzle as Dynamic Forces releases the biggest Sci-Fi trading card series premiere ever! Check out how much sizzle is in each super collector's box! The base set features 72 "luscious" card images! This premiere series features four randomly inserted signature cards in every box featuring both randomly inserted actor and artist signatures! Plus, there will be an original hand-drawn sketch card in every box! This Premiere series will also feature six lovely and randomly inserted "Rainbow Chrome" cards showcasing 6 luscious images of Xev! And to top it off for fans who love the chase, the ultimate chase card will be a Lexx Costume Card! As a special added bonus, inside a full box will be a "Box Topper"! And as another extra bonus for the fans, Dynamic Forces is now placing 40 packs of cards in every box! That's an additional 4 packs per box! And since this series is catered for collectors, Dynamic Forces is only creating as many boxes as are ordered. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #4 (APR012120) Box PI LOVELY LEXX TRADING CARD BINDER This collector's binder is a "must have" addition to your Lexx Premiere Trading Card set! As a bonus special addition to this binder you will get an exclusive Lexx Signature Series card signed by actress Xenia (Xev) Seeberg. This signature series card is being created exclusively for the binder... and the binder is limited to only 999 binders worldwide! This is also the only place that you will be able to receive this card signed! You will also get 11 binder pages under a specially designed outer cover to safely hold your new LEXX Trading Cards! RES. from Previews Vol. XI #4 (APR012123) Binder $39.99 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN "AMAZING" FULL-SIZE 13" HEAD BUST This full-size head bust measures an unbelievable 13" high and perfectly captures the costumed likeness of everyone's favorite wall-crawler! To create this awesome collectible, Dynamic Forces has once again teamed with Alex Ross, who art-directed and personally co-designed this massive full-size bust with sculptor Mike Hill! Inspired by the legendary work of definitive Spider- Man artist, John Romita Sr., Alex worked closely with sculptor Mike Hill to bring Spider-Man to life as is he just stepped off of the comic page! His eyes fixed, his neck muscles taught and stretched, the Spider-Man Full Size Head Bust is the ultimate 3- D rendering of Peter Parker's famous alter-ego. This bust is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the discriminating collector and arrives in time for Spider-Man's 40th Anniversary. Shipping in May 2002. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Introductory pricing on intial orders only! Bust $149.99 EARTH X: THOR GODDESS OF THUNDER MEGA BUST The Earth X Universe is a place where the heroes we know have evolved over time. A place where creator Alex Ross has unleashed his vision and changed the future of Marvel and it's characters. Now, Thor, the Goddess of Thunder has been unleashed from the pages of Earth X and into your collection as a brand-new Dynamic Forces Bust! This bust, which stands 7" tall to the tip of the wings on Thor's helmet, designed and directed by Earth X mastermind Alex Ross and sculpted under this direction by Mike Hill. Ross' meticulous attention to detail is conveyed in the craftsmanship of the final product. Also available is a Previews Exclusive Edition, featuring a classic Bronze finish! (CAUT: 4) REG.—Bust $45.00 PX BRONZE—Bust $69.99 WOLVERINE: ORIGIN 8" BUST The mysteries of the mutant known only as Logan have finally been revealed in the ground-breaking Origin mini-series by Marvel Comics. Now, the powerful image of a young Wolverine "popping" his claws and screaming in horror at what he's done... and become... is brought to vivid 3-Dimensional life in the new Origin Bust from Dynamic Forces! Standing 8" tall on an incredibly rich and detailed base, this resin statue was designed and sculpted by the talented Martin Canale and is his best work on a bust to date! This piece will be strictly limited to 2,000 units world-wide! Also available is an Deluxe Origin 8" Blood Stained Bust! This limited edition bust has the blood on James' body as shown on the last page of Origin #2! Only 1,000 units produced! Shipping in May 2002. (CAUT: 4) REG.—Bust $89.99 DLX.—Bust MSRP: $129.99 JOHN CASSADAY'S CAPTAIN AMERICA 8" BUST Artist John (Planetary, Captain America) Cassady has brought his amazing pencil work to Marvel and Captain America. Now, Dynamic Forces brings his superb vision of the greatest living Avenger to 3-Dimensional life in this dramatic 8" Bust! Cassady himself designed this bust for Dynamic Forces and the detail, vision, and final product are amazing! Captain America, determination etched on his face and with his mighty shield pulled back for attack, has never been captured so dramatically. Sculptor Tony Cipriano has captured every detail of Cassady's original design! This bust is available in two editions – Modern Age Cap, featuring his current round shield and costume and the limited deluxe Golden Age Captain America, featuring his older costume and older, emblematic shield! The Golden Age bust is limited to only 1,000 units! (CAUT: 4) REG.—Bust $89.99 DLX.—Bust MSRP: $129.99 ORIGIN #2 SUPREME CREATOR SIGNED EDITION This edition is signed by Marvel Universe co-creator Stan "The Man" Lee with Wolverine co-creators Len Wein and Herb Trimpe as well as current Marvel Head Honcho Joe Quesada! Four signatures by four of the most influential creators in the Marvel Universe! Did we mention that this is the issue that James is revealed as Wolverine? Limited to only 299 copies worldwide. FC $199.99 ALEX ROSS' BATTLE OF THE PLANETS PERFECT LITHOGRAPH Hot on the heels of our very first Battle of the Planets Lithograph comes this new interpretation of the Science Ninja Team through the eyes of Alex Ross! This lithograph, featuring fully-painted new art by Alex Ross, captures the power and force of Mark – enigmatic leader of the G-force Team, the wearer of white and fighter of injustice! Measuring 18" by 24", printed on 80 LB. Gallerie Art Silk Stock, this litho will be perfect for your wall! Also available signed by Alex Ross! (CAUT: 4) REG.—Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.99 SIGNED—Lithograph, 18x24, FC MSRP: $49.99 BATTLE OF TH PLANETS: YELLOW INSIGNIA T-SHIRT Each member of the G-Force Team has their own unique style, powers and colored uniform. Now, following the release of Mark's White background Dynamic Forces T-Shirt, with red G-Force insignia, Dynamic Forces is offering Keyop's theme — a high-quality, yellow T-shirt with the red G-Force insignia! L-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS: PRINCESS "BABY-DOLL" T-SHIRT As the only girl on the G-Force team, Princess certainly did stand out from the rest of the Science Ninja Team, so we thought we'd make a T-shirt that helps you stand out from the rest. What better way to do that than with this Baby-Doll T! Each high- quality T-Shirt features the baby doll cut and G-Force insignia on a pink background! L-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 CLASSIC CROW PAINTED LITHOGRAPH One of the most powerful comic adaptations ever to hit the big screen, The Crow stands as a testament to vision, beauty, mystery and darkness! This classic lithograph, featuring art by Brain Rood, measures 18" by 24" and is printed on 80 LB. Gallerie Art Silk Stock. Perfect for your wall, The Crow is captured here unlike ever before! Lithograph, 18x24, FC $19.99 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MOVIE STORYBOARD ART LITHOGRAPH by Bernie Wrightson A Previews Exclusive! Spider-Man film producers tapped legendary artist Bernie (Swamp Thing, Batman, Frankenstein) Wrightson to produce a series of storyboard images for the upcoming Spider-Man film. Now, Dynamic Forces, in conjunction with Wrightson and Sony Pictures, brings these images to life in the form of high-quality lithographs! Also available in a Previews Exclusive Deluxe Signed Edition by Bernie Wrightson! (CAUT: 4) REG.—Lithograph, 18x24, FC $16.99 PX DLX.—Lithograph, 18x24, FC MSRP: $39.99 THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN MOVIE STORYBOARD: GREEN GOBLIN ART LITHOGRAPH by Bernie Wrightson A Previews Exclusive! This eerie Wrightson image, capturing Spider-Man's greatest foe – the Green Goblin – in detail and expertise that only Wrightson could provide, will literally leap off of your wall thanks to the high-quality production process that DF uses for all of its lithographs. Also available in a Previews Exclusive Deluxe Signed Edition by Bernie Wrightson! (CAUT: 4) REG.—Lithograph, 18x24, FC $16.99 PX DLX.—Lithograph, 18x24, FC MSRP: $39.99 STAR WARS MOVIE MADNESS MIGHTY SET Featuring the limited edition one-shot covers to the stories behind the 4 main characters! Anakin Skywalker, Queen Amadala, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi! These limited edition covers originally retailed for $40.00! Set MSRP: $10.00 ORIGIN #3 ENTIRE CREATIVE TEAM SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Paul Jenkins, artist Andy Kubert, and colorist Richard Isanove! Limited to only 499 copies worldwide. FC SRP: $59.99 ORIGIN #4 ENTIRE CREATIVE TEAM SIGNED EDITION Signed by writer Paul Jenkins, artist Andy Kubert, and colorist Richard Isanove, and the additional signature of cover artist and marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada! Limited to only 199 copies in the world! FC MSRP: $89.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE FULLY PAINTED LITHOGRAPH The first Top Cow and Chaos! Comics crossover features the first licensed litho featuring both dames that cause distress! Painted by newcomer Greg Horn, this beautiful lithograph features Lady Death and Medieval Witchblade riding horseback with spear and sword in hand – wrecking havoc as they go! Measuring 18" by 24" and printed on 80LB Gallerie Art Silk Stock! Lithograph, 18x24, FC $24.99 ******************** LADY DEATH/MEDIEVAL WITCHBLADE RED FOIL EDITION Featuring an alternate cover by hot new painter, Greg Horn! The historic first crossover of titanic proportions! Lady death faces off with the Medieval Witchblade! And to top it off, Dynamic Forces has given it a new painted cover by Elektra cover artist, Greg Horn! FC $14.99 LADY DEATH: UNITED #1 EXCLUSIVE DF FOIL EDITION Chaos! Comics' three Lethal Ladies "unite" in this series of one-shots! And DF has the limited edition foil covers for discriminating collectors! Limited to 499 copies. FC, 32pg $14.99 CHASTITY: UNITED #1 EXCLUSIVE DF FOIL EDITION Chastity joins in the fray in this series of "United" one-shots! Limited to 499 copies. FC, 32pg $14.99 BAD KITTY: UNITED #1 EXCLUSIVE DF FOIL EDITION! Here's the baddest of them all, Bad Kitty, featured on this DF exclusive foil edition! Limited to 499 copies. FC, 32pg $14.99 GREEN LANTERN: LEGACY — THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF HAL JORDAN HC A special 112-page hardcover written by Joe Kelly (Action Comics) and illustrated by Brent Anderson (Kurt Busiek's Astro City) and Bill Sienkiewicz (Sentry/Hulk), chronicling the life of a tragic hero, through his times of heroic bravery to his final attempt at redemption. This special Dynamic Forces Signed Edition commemorates this monumental piece of Green Lantern history by offerings fans the signatures of both Joe Kelly and Brent Anderson! Also offered as a Re-Marked Edition by Brent Anderson featuring a Hal Jordan Head Sketch in each edition! REG.—HC, FC $49.99 RE-MARKED—HC, FC $99.99 HIGH ROADS #1 SIGNED Signed by writer Scott Lobdell! FC $16.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN #1 Signed by Master Story-Teller (writer/artist) Frank Miller! Dynamic Forces has worked with Frank Miller to be able to offer all of the Dark Knight fans something extra special – signed editions of this monumental event. Miller doesn't do many personal appearances, so this is your chance to get this piece of history signed by the man who started it all and continues to amaze us. FC $69.99 ****************** TV GUIDE CLARK FROM SMALLVILLE COVER Signed by painter Alex Ross! A new Superman for a new millennium! Alex Ross paints the likeness of TV's new Superman — Tom Welling — for this collector's edition of TV Guide! Digest $19.99 TV GUIDE LANA LANG FROM SMALLVILLE COVER Signed by painter Alex Ross! Smallville's sexy starlet — Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang — is "covered" by painter extraordinaire Alex Ross! Digest $19.99 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS STAR OF THE MONTH EDDIE CAMPBELL'S COLLECTED BACCHUS VOLUMES 1-3 by Eddie Campbell New Printing! (Vol. 1) Eddie Campbell's complex tragedy featuring Bacchus, the ancient, run-down God of Wine; Joe Theseus; and the crazy and cool Eyeball Kid is featured in these reprinted black-and-white stories. Get up to date with their adventures in Big City to south American jungle. Learn what happened to the Greek gods and where to find the skull of Poseidon! Volume One features a new painted cover and new photographic back cover. MATURE READERS VOL. 1 (STAR01510)—SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w (Note Price) $10.95 VOL. 2 (STAR02096)—SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR02976)—SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $13.95 ********************* EDICIONES LA CU0PULA S.A. FRENCH KISS #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL Sc, 8X11, 100pg $9.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS #25 by David Lapham Virginia Applejack's been through a lot in her fourteen years. She's witnessed more brutality and murder than a Vietnam war veteran. There's only one good thing that's come out of it all—no school. Which leaves her with a lot of time to get in trouble. An op, a firecracker, a box of caterpillars, and nearly 30 pages of art and story for a mindblowing tale! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.50 STRAY BULLETS MAIZE INNOCENCE OF NIHILISM T-SHIRTS It's back! The classic, very cool, wildly popular Stray Bullets "Innocence of Nihilism," T-shirt in its original color, Maize yellow! L-XL $17.95 STRAY BULLETS BLACK INNOCENCE NIHILISM LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT A new take on an original! The Stray Bullets "Innocence of Nihilism" T-shirt updated in a black, long sleeve version. L-XL $23.95 ESOTEROTICA PRESS LITTLE TOKYO ROSE VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 ) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, b&w $5.00 EUREKA PRODUCTIONS STAR OF THE MONTH 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. (STAR14620) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 136, b&w $7.95 ***************** FALSE IDOL STUDIOS 7 GUYS OF JUSTICE #14 by Rowe, Goodbrey, & Joines Moray Earl swims solo in this hard-boiled issue! Somebody is killing off the heads of the Big City fashion industry and all signs point to the daughter of Nathan Explode's old teammate. Can Earl uncover the clues to prove her innocence or will he become the next fashion victim? This issue features a special cover by David (Sixgun) Goodberg! b&w $2.50 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS KING VOLUME 2 TP by Ho Che Anderson The long-awaited sequel to the graphic novel biography of the life and career of civil rights leader Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., which will ultimately trace the life of the late civil rights leader from his birth to assassination. Winner of a 1995 Parents' Choice Award, yet decidedly controversial, speculative, and intended for adults, King I garnered extensive press coverage and was Fantagraphics' best-selling book in the company's history when published in 1992. King II picks up where King I left off, probing King's life story with an unflinchingly critical eye, casting King as an ambitious, dichotomous figure deserving of his place in history but not above moral sacrifice to get there. Anderson's expressionistic visual style is wrought with dramatic energy; panels evoke a painterly attention to detail but juxtapoz with one another in such a way as to propel King's story with cinematic momentum. MATURE READERS SC, 80pg, b&w $11.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A KING VOLUME 1 TP by Ho Che Anderson Young Black Canadian cartoonist Ho Che Anderson begins his most ambitious project to date, a 200-plus-page biography of slain civil rights leader, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. While not glossing over the man's flaws, King will still be an inspiring and moving tale of how one man changed the world we lived in. NOTE: Although meant for all ages, King does include moments of harsh language. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $8.95 ********************** THE COMICS JOURNAL #243 In The Comics Journal #243, Tom Spurgeon asks the hard questions of down-under wunderkind Dylan Horrocks: What, exactly, does it take to be the leading voice of an entire generation of cartoonists? With the groundbreaking Hicksville under his belt, and the brand-new Atlas, plus his current work with DC, Horrocks barely had time to make us this glorious all-new cover! Plus: news, criticism, our various genius columnists, and everything else you've ever wanted in a comics magazine. MATURE READERS Magazine, 120pg $5.95 ARTBABE PRESENTS LA PERDIDA #2 by Jessica Abel As the first issue is being praised the world over for its insightful look into the slacker gestalt south of the border, the second issue of La Perdida follows up with the same high-quality writing and beautiful artwork from artbabe Jessica Abel. Maybe even more! This issue: Carla throws a housewarming party with her new roommate for a bunch of expatriates. Memo hooks up with Tomoko, a Japanese student, and intrigues Liana, the new roommate. Tensions escalate as weeks go by and he plays the two women off each other. Carla's brother Rodrigo (Rod) visits, and is very unimpressed and even worried by Carla's circle of friends, so he introduces her to some of his DJ and skateboard acquaintances. And how 'bout that painted cover? Ay-yi-yi! MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg (2 of 4) $4.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ARTBABE PRESENTS: LA PERDIDA #1 by Jessica Abel The Harvey Award-winning comic that taps into that continuing slacker-culture-gestalt is back with a worldly four-issue story! In the first issue we meet Carla, an American whose absent father is Mexican, but she is culturally Anglo. She forms a romantic attachment to Mexico in her late teens, idolizes Frida Kahlo, and tries lamely to learn Spanish. While visiting Mexico in her early 20s, she meets a guy named Harry, an American blueblood with an expensive education and a history of his family. He's moving to Mexico to slack and to do nothing but follow in the footsteps of Kerouac and Burroughs. Perfect bound. MATURE READERS b&w, 56pg (1 of 4) $4.95 *************************** PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 44 KARAK THE GIANT by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy The greatest adventure epic since Beowulf continues in this full-color series. Hal Foster's Prince Valiant, with its thrilling continuities of a noble knight in the days of King Arthur, began in newspapers in 1937 and continues to this day. Fantagraphics' deluxe, full-color library editions of Prince Valiant were initially intended to end with 2000's Volume 40, the final volume in which Foster was the chief architect of the strip's visual look. Due to overwhelming public demand, however, we are continuing the series, reprinting strips written and roughed-out by Foster and finished by Foster's prodigious assistant, John Cullen Murphy. Murphy, who had been quietly assisting Foster for several years, actively took over the bulk of the drawing chores in 1971 and immediately developed a fan following himself (although, for the most part, your average newspaper reader couldn't discern a difference between Foster and Cullen Murphy's styles). Each volume of Prince Valiant features close to year's worth of full-page Sunday strips. SC, 48pg, FC $16.95 PRINCE VALIANT SETS Hal Foster's Prince Valiant, with its thrilling adventures of a noble knight in the days of King Arthur, began in newspapers in 1937 and continues to this day. Fantagraphics' deluxe, full-color library editions of Prince Valiant have captured every battle and every campaign of the valiant prince contained in each newspaper strip. Always a bestseller collectors item, the individual volumes are now available in sets! VOL. 2, 10-11, 13-15—Set $75.00 VOL. 16-21—Set $75.00 VOL. 22-27—Set $75.00 VOL. 28, 30-33, 37—Set $75.00 LIKE A VELVET GLOVE CAST IN IRON TP NEW PRINTING by Daniel Clowes Another printing of the softcover version of Daniel Clowes' greatest surrealist graphic novel? Yep. Collects all 10 chapters of Eightball's terrifying and fascinating journey into madness. As Clay Loudermilk attempts to unravel the mysteries behind a snuff film, he finds himself involved with an increasingly bizarre cast of characters, including a pair of sadistic cops who carve a strange symbol into the heel of Clay's foot; a horny over-the-hill suburban woman whose sexual encounter with a mysterious water creature produced a grotesquely misshapen, but no less horny, mutant daughter; a dog with no orifices whatsoever (it has to be fed by injection); two ominous victims of extremely bad hair implants; a charismatic Manson-like cult leader who plans to kidnap a famous advice columnist and many more! MATURE READERS SC, 120pg, b&w $19.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 4: TEARS FROM HEAVEN SC—NEW PRINTING by Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez Back for a fourth printing, Volume 4 of the Love & Rockets Collection contains all the essential elements of Los Bros. Hernandez: Starting off with Gilbert's epic "Errata Stigmata" title story, and continuing through many, many short stories by both Gilbert and Jaime, including "Penny Century: On the Road Ag'in," the entire "Rocky" saga, "The Reticent Heart," plus a bonus six-page story by Gilbert done for this volume, "The Many Faces of 'Big' Danny Chesterfield," Love & Rockets Volume 4 can't miss. With nearly all the collected volumes back in print, it's now easier than ever to see why Time magazine called this cartooning pair one of the Top 100 Innovators of the Century! MATURE READERS SC, 136pg, b&w $18.95 THE STRANGE CASE OF EDWARD GOREY—NEW PRINTING by Alexander Theroux The Strange Case of Edward Gorey profiles the world-class cartoonist and illustrator whose wide-ranging career spans 50 years and nearly 100 books. Theroux's essay combines an insightful artistic analysis, a personal reminiscence of the artist he's known for over 25 years, and an authoritative overview of Gorey's career, written in the author's justly celebrated, delightfully playful and precise prose style. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Gorey over the years, Theroux explores Gorey's artistic impulses, his vast and eclectic interest in popular culture, his acerbic and eccentric opinions on films, literature, and politics, and examines the nooks and crannies of Gorey's career. SC, 6x9, 96pg $7.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BLAB VOLUME 12 by Various; Edited by Monte Beauchamp Volume 12 features stunning front and back covers by Christian Northeast, as well as a stories by the Clayton Brothers, Northeast, Peter Kuper, Peter Hoey, Lou Brooks, Fred Stonehouse, and children's book illustrator Mike Bartolas. Blab! stalwarts Gary Baseman, Drew Friedman, Spain, Blanquet, and Walter Minus are also back, along with Blab! newcomer and DEVO frontman Mark Mothersbaugh, who contributes a four-page color story, and several others. (STAR14667) MATURE READERS SC, 10x10, 120pg, PC $19.95 COMPLETE PALESTINE TP by Joe Sacco Based on several months of research and an extended visit to the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in the early 1990s (where he conducted over 100 interviews with Palestinians and Jews), Palestine was the first major comics work of political and historical nonfiction by Joe Sacco, whose name has since become synonymous with this graphic form of New Journalism. (STAR14596) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 288pg, b&w $24.95 SKIN DEEP HC by Charles Burns Skin Deep includes Burns' popular character, Dog Boy (a red-blooded, all-American boy with the transplanted heart of a dog), and the classic strip "Dog Days," in which a hash-slinging vixen wags her tail at the fearful hero. The book also collects "Burn Again" and "A Marriage Made in Hell." Features new covers and endpapers, as well as several pages of new illustrations reprinted from Burns' sketchbooks, as well as covers and other illustrations from foreign editions of Burns' work that have never previously appeared in the U.S.! (STAR14668) HC, 96pg, b&w $24.95 ********************** EROS COMIX DIRTY STORIES VOLUME 3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 112pg, b&w $16.95 ALRAUNE #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALRAUNE #1-2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL #1-2—b&w, 24pg $3.50Ea. ********************** HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY VOLUME 1 TP NEW PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY #6 2ND PRINTING SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg (Note Price) $3.95 OUTRAGE #4 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 ALICE IN SEXLAND #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 ORIENT SEXPRESS #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 WERE-SLUT #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #9 (SEP012023) ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 ORIGINAL BONDAGE FAIRIES #7-11 SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x5) $17.50 STAR OF THE MONTH MANGEROTICA GN: SECRET PLOT VOLUME 2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR14654) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 104pg, b&w $15.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SILKY WHIP #7-12 SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x6) $17.70 *************** FINTAN STUDIOS THE FORGOTTEN #1 by Young, Grealish, Forcucci, Moussa, Taylor, & Nolan When a mysterious vigilante investigates the murder of an exotic dancer, he attracts the attention of a rookie reporter looking for his first big story and a young college student hoping to track down a long-since forgotten hero. Cover by X-Men artist Tom Derenick! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 FOGELCOMIX DEMI THE DEMONESS #6 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $5.95 FUNK-O-TRON DOUBLE TAKE #2 by Miller, Worley, Tyree, & LaPointe Double Take returns! In the style of 1960s adventure cartoons comes "Tommi Trek" in her first comic adventure. Join Tommi, Chase, and Dr. Trek as they venture to the Caspian Sea to track man's first spaceship shot to Mars. On the flip side is "Realm," Danbec is a kingdom fraught with tyranny, evil, and deceit. Travelers brought together by destiny are united in a common cause to help those unable to help themselves. All wrapped up in a cover by comics superstar John Byrne. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 BATTLE POPE PRESENTS: SAINT MICHAEL PACK If you missed out on the hit mini-series the first time around, here's your chance to find out what everyone was talking about! Taking place before the initial Battle Pope mini-series, this prequel deals with Saint Michael's adventures before his defeat at the hands of Lucifer. It's the end of the world, as a result of God's abandonment, and all Hell breaks loose on earth. God, feeling sorry for the humans that He has condemned, sends the wizened general of His army, Saint Michael, to act as guardian for all of humanity. MATURE READERS Pack (x3) $7.95 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING HAKES PRICE GUIDE TO CHARACTER TOYS 4TH EDITION "The Definitive Visual Guide and Checklist" returns with a new edition and power-packed exploration of the phenomenal history of comic character collectibles. Presented in a format larger than The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide with more than 900 pages, this book is the definitive visual guide and checklist for character toys! This edition includes more than 13,000 photo illustrated entries and more than 39,000 prices in 360 unique categories! It's all in here! Toy Story, Uncle Scrooge, Spider-Man, Superman, Small Soldiers, Superhero Resins, Batman, Muhammad Ali, Disneyana, Roy Rogers, Buck Rogers, KISS, Mickey Mouse, The Lone Ranger, Puppet Master, Elvis, The Phantom, X-Men, Charlie Chaplin, The Cisco Kid, Donald Duck, Captain Marvel, Laurel & Hardy, Howdy Doody, Planet of the Apes, MAD, Hopalong Cassidy, Captain America, Toy Guns and more! Many rare and one-of-kind collectibles are included and thousands of new toys have been added since the previous edition! All this and more! SC $35.00 STARS OF THE MONTH THE BIG, BIG OVERSTREET PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 31 It's the Overstreet Price Guide Volume 31 in a special 8 ½" x 11" edition version! Limited to 2,000 copies, this version 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 recreation on the front cover and Murphy Anderson's Detective Comics #31 recreation on the back cover! (STAR13671) SC $35.00 OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE VOLUME 31 by Robert M. Overstreet; Covers by Murphy Anderson & John K. Snyder III The 31st edition offers a choice of recreated covers by Silver Age legend Murphy Anderson (Bob Kane's Detective Comics #31 cover) and John K. Snyder III (Jack Kirby's Fantastic Four #1 cover), along with an amazing assembly of articles about the comics and their creators. Plus, market reports, key sales, grading tips, and the most complete record of comic books from the 1800s to the present! FANTASTIC FOUR COVER—HC (STAR13177) $30.00 DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—HC (STAR13175) $30.00 DETECTIVE COMICS COVER—SC (STAR13176) $22.00 EC Library TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION A fitting presentation of one of the most important companies in comics history, this ultimate guide to EC Comics provides a visual checklist, creator index, guidebook and more, with every EC cover reproduced in full color! Also available in a deluxe leatherette edition, slipcased, numbered, and signed by creators Al Williamson, Jack Davis, Joe Orlando, Al Feldstein, and others! REG. (STAR11041)—HC, 9x12, PC $39.95 DLX. (O/A)—HC, 9x12, PC $125.00 EC COMPLETE MODERN LOVE SET There are two individual volumes in this set: one reprints the eight issues of Modern Love (#1-8) and the other the four issues of A Moon, A Girl...Romance (#9-12), and the three issues of Saddle Romances (#9-11). These are the complete runs of these three EC Pre-Trend titles. Each annotated, smythe-sewn library volume contains the complete issues of their respective series including text pages and ads. (STAR01383) Set $80.00 EC COMPLETE GUNFIGHTER/SADDLE JUSTICE SET Westerns were a staple of comics when Bill Gaines took over his late father's company, and as he built his unique team of creators, he produced some very distinctive westerns with characters like Gunfighter, The Buckskin Kid, and the unusual Moon Girl. Al Feldstein, Johnny Craig, Graham Ingels, Harry Harrison, Wally Wood, and Sheldon Moldoff are among the contributors. This set reprints the entire runs of Saddle Justice and Gunfighter in three volumes. Another "pre-Trend" classic set! (STAR06640) Set $100.00 ****************** GRIOT ENTERPRISES HORSEMEN #1 by Anderson, Larson, & Digital Broome Seven ordinary people are thrust into extraordinary circumstances, as the gods of ancient Africa possess them. Chosen to combat those who control the fate of the planet, they will protect humanity…whether the world wants them to or not. Full of political intrigue, hip urban science fiction, and mythological fantasy, the Horsemen is reminiscent of top hero books like The Authority, underground DJ culture, and the cultural relevance of myth. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #8 by Smith, Millar, Brown, & Texeira In "Hungry Ghosts" Part 2 of 4, Vampirella makes her way into the Red House, a most haunted of places. And as her investigation reveals the horrors of magic gone awry, she discovers that the way out isn't as easy as the way in. In Part 2 of the 4-part "Pantha" story, the Wehrmacht begin their assault on Las Vegas and they cross Pantha's path. If a cat has nine lives, how many do werewolves have? The Regular Cover Edition is by Mike Mayhew, with Amanda Conner doing a Limited Cover Edition. This edition and the Model Photo Cover Edition are limited to 1,500 copies each. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD.—FC, 32pg $9.95 PHOTO—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA #4 GREG HORN HOLO FX CHROME COVER EDITION by Greg Horn The super hot cover artist of Elektra, Greg Horn does Vampirella! Featuring a super-cool Holographic Chrome Cover. Limited to only 1, 500 copies! FC, 32pg $14.95 VENGEANCE OF VAMPIRELLA #1 & #25 GOLD EDITION SET by Sniegoski, Golden, Conner, Palmiotti The 2 most sought-after Vengeance of Vampirella books together in one set! Limited to only 750 sets, these versions of the series opening and ending issues feature an awesome wrap-around gold-foil cover by Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti. Set $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA #1 2001 CHICAGO CONVENTION EDITION by Conway, Lau Available only at the Wizard World Chicago 2001 convention until now. Only 1,500 copies of this collectible comic were printed. Written by Mark Millar, artwork by Mike Mayhew. Also available as a signed and numbered Limited Edition — only 250 copies! — by Mike Mayhew. REG.—b&w, 24pg $9.95 LTD.—b&w, 24pg $19.95 O/A VAMPIRELLA PHOTO MODEL POSTER A stunning new poster featuring the hot new Vampirella model. This high quality 24" x 36" poster is a must-have for any Vampirella fan. Shipped in a protective poly-tube. Poster, 24x36 $7.95 HEAVY METAL CONCEPTIONS by Luis Royo A look inside the mind of one of today's most acclaimed adult fantasy artists, featuring many never-before-seen works as well as concept sketches for some of his most provocative and recognized pieces. MATURE READERS HC, 8x11, 80pg, PC $14.95 HEAVY METAL JULY 2002 Featuring a cover and gallery by Dorian Cleavenger! Also: the graphic novel The Curse of the Runes! Plus: the continuation of Simon Bisley's Fistful of Blood and new short stories from Trillo, Abuli & Vega, and more! MATURE READERS Magazine, PC $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HEAVY METAL FALL 2001 SPECIAL: MIND MELT Featuring the 72-page graphic novel, Morrigan, plus more! Cover by Simon Bisley. MATURE READERS Magazine, 128pg, FC $5.95 O/A HEAVY METAL SUMMER 2001 SPECIAL Deadly as a loaded gun! This special issue features the 46-page graphic novel, "Alien Arena," by Alex Horley. Plus, more over-the-top graphic sci-fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. Includes a 15 ½" x 21" poster! MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 O/A HEAVY METAL: TABOO SPECIAL SPRING 2001 Featuring a 62-page graphic novel plus many other short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics! Cover painting by Dorian Cleavenger. MATURE READERS Magazine $4.95 O/A HEAVY METAL FALL 2000 SPECIAL This special issue features the graphic novel, "The Seed of Madness," plus short stories by Liberatore, Frezzato, Cromwell, Trillo, and more! MATURE READERS Magazine $4.95 ********************************* HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING EXTERMINATOR 17 HC by Dionnet, Bilal, & Brown The beginning of a new epic from Humanoids Publishing. Nikopol Trilogy artist, Enki Bilal, teams with world-renowned writer Jean-Pierre Dionnet to create a unique science fiction adventure. For generations, warrior robots called, "Exterminators", have fought in deadly environments across the galaxy. When the soul of the man who created the Exterminators is transferred into one of his killing machines, a series of events is set into motion that will lead to the liberation of his creations from their human masters. Exterminator 17 will mark the first time that Humanoids Publishing will follow a graphic album with a comic series. Fans of Bilal should also note that this album features a masterful re-coloring by Dan Brown. (1-930652-50-X) HC, 66pg, FC $15.95 THE INCAL #9 by Jodorowsky, Janjetov, & Brown The first story arc of the series comes to a dangerous end, as even more secrets are revealed about those involved in John Difool's first case as a detective. The Incal is respected world wide for its vision and ability to weave incredibly detailed stories, and this issue is no exception. The Incal #9 also continues the countdown until legendary artist Moebius' work is showcased, beginning in issue #13. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE HUNTING PARTY DELUXE HC by Pierre Christin & Enki Bilal Ten members of the Soviet Politburo gather at a sumptuous country home for a weekend of shooting. In reality, this winter hunt is only an excuse for an elaborate game of death. This once prophetic graphic novel contains a previously unpublished chapter which takes into consideration the political turmoil that took place in the Eastern block and changed the face of Europe since the book was first published. (STAR10946) HC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $16.95 ************************************ ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #2 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 64pg $4.99 IDEA & DESIGN WORKS POPBOT #2 by Ashley Wood In this second issue, the story gets even stranger as a mysterious Rabbit appears. And this time around, Popbot himself gets involved in the action. Written and drawn by popular X-Men and Hellspawn artist Ashley Wood, this comic is printed in a large 8 ½" x 11" format! Featuring guest artists and writers, this issue features a pin-up by Mike Mignola! MATURE READERS PC, 8x11, 48pg $7.99 IMPOSIBUS RHINOCEROS GIRAFFE AND GNU SC by T. Paula Louise & Ashley Wood Ashley Wood's Imposibus Rhinoceros and his best pal Giraffe are too sophisticated to live in the Zoo and decide the time has come to make their escape. They set out to see the world and live the high life, only to discover that the world outside is an even bigger zoo! A charming children's book that will please kids and parents alike! (CAUT: 4) FC, 8x11, 32pg $7.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO SISTERS OF DARKNESS #2 WITH TRADING CARDS This comic collects Don Paresi's best at works beginning in 1992. Aside from compiling his acclaimed work on Betty Page, and his renowned barbarian, fantasy, and romantic fantasy pieces, this book lists the next installment in Paresi's checklist. Also featured is part 5 of Fred Rawles' Grunge Bunny, a cross between The Terminator and Lobo. The Tame Cover Edition features trading card "A," while the Nude Cover Edition features card "B." NOTE: The Nude Cover is not available in Hong Kong. MATURE READERS TAME COVER W/CARD "A"—b&w $3.25 NUDE COVER W/CARD "B" (CAUT: 3)—b&w $3.25 INSIGHT STUDIOS OFFERED AGAIN O/A LIBERTY MEADOWS #8—FINAL PRINTING by Frank Cho One newspaper that carried Frank Cho's critter-filled comic strip was the Washington Post. But they wouldn't print Frank's infamous "Marc DeRail" story that appears complete in this issue! b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A LIBERTY MEADOWS #10 by Frank Cho Thrill to the wild antics of the substance-abusing Dean, Ralph the midget circus bear, and Leslee the hypochondriac bullfrog! Smile at the playful cuteness of Oscar the wiener dog and Truman the duckling. And let your eyes pop out of your head at the drop-dead gorgeous Brandy! This issue also includes a new installment of Marc Hemple's Naked Brain. b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A LIBERTY MEADOWS #11 by Frank Cho A forest fire rages out of control, threatening everything you've come to love about Liberty Meadows! Experience the tension, suspense, excitement, and even the laughs, as your favorite characters attempt to preserve their preserve! b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A COLLECTED RADICAL DREAMER: DREAMS CANNOT DIE TP by Mark Wheatley Radical Dreamer is cutting edge science fiction with the depth and detail of a novel. Fans include doctors, scientists, men and many, many women. This is the story of Max Wrighter and his quest to make a dismal world a healthy place for wonderful dreams. Follow him on a fantastic journey that leads into the heart of nightmare where the light of the future will be found. Introduction by Kurt Busiek; afterword by Mark Waid. SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $17.95 **************** IRONCAT FUTABA-KUN CHANGE VOLUME 8 #3 Finally, Futaba's genetic heritage is explored after his class trip's airplane crashed near the Shimeru Island. Everyone swims ashore, only to discover a gender-bending populace, much to their confused dismay. Adding to the fray, Kurin announces that he/she will marry Futaba now that they're on the island. Oh, no! Can Misaki help Futaba escape Kurin's clutches? b&w, 32pg $2.95 NEW VAMPIRE MIYU VOLUME 2 GN Attention Miyu fans! The second volume of the original Miyu saga hits the shelves in April! Just like the first novel, this one will continue the tradition of preserving the original Japanese artwork, reading from right to left. Now that Miyu has explored her past and has come to accept her place in the human world, she continues her quest hunting stray Shinma. Marvel at the beautiful artwork as Miyu faces new enemies, discovering mermaids, possessed dolls, and a man with a pair of wings! SC, 216pg, b&w $17.95 VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 4 #3 Several combatants enter the human world searching for Yui, only one with her safety in mind... Senju must face the daunting Mr. Kanzaki before he can find Yui. However, Rasa finds Yui first and another battle commences as Yui tries to protect her new friend! b&w, 32pg $2.95 OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 9 #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 JAY COMPANY DARKNESS #11 LIMITED HOLOPLAID VARIANT by Garth Ennis & Marc Silvestri Top Cow Fans take notice: The Darkness #11 Holoplaid edition is one of the rarest books ever produced by the studio, limited to only 500 copies, and not previously available to the public — until now! These books are not the retail incentive chrome books, but a special variant using a new refractor process. Offered for the first and perhaps only time from Previews and Jay Company, these copies are sure to sell-out, and allocated if necessary. FC, 22pg MSRP: $29.99 DEMONSLAYER #0 TOWER WIZARD WORLD 2000 EDITION by Marat Mychaels Demonslayer has been one of the bright shining stars in the independent market with high adventure with a sexy starlet. This special #0 issue has never been reprinted, and was only available through Tower Records at the Wizard World Chicago 2000 show. Limited to only a mere 1500 copies, this special edition comes in a protective bag and board. FC, 16pg SRP: $9.99 FATHOM KILLIAN'S TIDE #4 CALDWELL SKETCH EDITION by Michael Turner & Talent Caldwell Michael Turner's Fathom mini-series comes to a close with this special issue that sets the stage for further sagas. To mark the event, Jay Company is releasing a special original sketch edition, featuring the gorgeous Anya and the artwork of Talent Caldwell. All copies will be strictly limited to initial orders, signed by the artist, with Certificates of Authenticity. (CAUT: 2) FC, 22pg MSRP: $49.99 TOMB RAIDER #17 BOSTON CON VARIANT COVER EDITION by Dan Jurgens & Andy Park Andy Park provides a spectacular depiction of Lara Croft in this special alternate cover to Tomb Raider #17. Originally available at the Boston National Convention, this edition is limited to only 3000 copies, and available for the first time through Previews! FC, 22pg MSRP: $9.99 WITCHBLADE MOVIE #1 TURNER SIGNED CHROME DOT COM EDITION by David Wohl & Michael Turner The commemorative edition of Witchblade #1, showcases the sexy star of the TV series, Yancy Butler. The chrome edition was originally offered through a limited DOT COM offer, but is now available through Previews! As a special bonus, all copies come signed with certificate of authenticity by creator-artist Michael Turner! FC, 22pg MSRP: $22.99 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT ELF LIFE #2 The Web's popular fantasy comic ventures into print with this ongoing series comprised entirely of all-new material created by Carson Fire specifically for the comic book. In this issue, Filis' patience is pushed to the limit as newly arrived hero Baughb the elf attracts a motley menagerie of ugly Cesspool elves, nasty goblins, and evil faeries. b&w, 24pg $2.95 L33T: COMICS FOR GAMERS #2 Spotlighting Carson Fire's The Sprite, a multi-dimensional creature who is able to exist in many different realities at once. This sometimes confuses him so that he mistakes fictional game worlds for real life, and that's created problems! Also, Real Life by Greg Dean and a gaggle of other great gaming comics. Polybagged with an additional 24-page Keenspot comic book. b&w, 48pg $4.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #66 "One Book To Burn Them All." 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 $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: ILLUSTRATED #12 by Various New logo! New format! Better paper! Don't miss this issue, as Knights of the Dinner Table: Illustrated changes its name to what its characters do best: KILL! Join the misadventures of Knuckles, El Ravager, Zayre and Teflon Billy as they wreak havoc with their unique brand of heroics. In this issue, Knuckles suffers from depression... Can Zayre, El Ravager, and Teflon Billy possibly cheer him up? Or will the purchase of a (dangerous) replacement mount be just the cure? Find out in "The Best Little Warhorse!" b&w $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: HACKMASTERS OF EVERKNIGHT #14 KEVLAR by Blackburn, Jelke, Johansson, Kenzer, and Vega. This is a story about a man who loves his monkey. When you're the leader of the biggest Wizard Crime Syndicate in the Realm, a monkey may be the only one you CAN trust. Of course, it helps if you're the only wizard in the Realm. This is a story of greed, lust, treachery, and pie. The countdown to EverKnights #1 continues with the story of Kevlar, "The Gawd Father." b&w, 24pg $2.99 TONY DIGEROLAMOS THE TRAVELERS #15 by DiGerolamo, Moreno, Moreno/Dunn,& Castillo "Locust vs. the Martians." Aliens invade the Kingdom of Beastlyville, and it's up to a bumbling wizard and his ninja girlfriend to save the day! Locust the Wizard and Mi Sharona are the last two humans that stand between the kingdom and total alien domination. Saucers! Sorcery! Don't miss this colossal confrontation of magic and alien technology! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 LAST GASP MADEMOISELLE HC by Mirika Lugosi SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 64pg, FC $19.95 LITTLE ROCKET PUBLICATIONS WILD STARS VOLUME 3 #6 by Michael Tierney, Dave Simons, Frank Brunner, & Tom Smith Fresh from his Caribbean adventure, divemaster Carlton MacKanaly returns home to Argenta, where everyone thinks he died the year before. Worse, rumors have it that his ghost killed the previous sheriff! Meanwhile, Georgian, the Artomique and the Brazillan drug lord Ernesto Mendez also arrive in Argenta looking for revenge. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 LONE STAR PRESS EX PARTE #1 by Williams, Turnbull, & Sever; cover by Mike Wieringo Ex Parte (Latin for "for one party") is a series of self-contained, single-issue stories about a lawyer who specializes in defending people who live life behind a mask, whether they are hero or villain. A cross between Astro City and Law and Order, Ex Parte focuses on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the case as well as the courtroom intrigue. Most of the stories are told to the series' heroine, Janine Porter, through flashback, so the readers can see her client's best and worst sides. They lie, they tell the truth. They are funny and tragic. Her cases are as wild and varied as humanity itself. Some clients are guilty. Some clients are innocent. That is for the court to decide. When Commander Krug invades the surface world, he and his aquatic troops surface in New York City and destroy a skyscraper. Now, he needs legal representation. His plea? It was an act of war! How can Janine Porter defend her unrepentant client when she knows he's guilty? FC, 32pg $2.95 PANTHEON #11 by Willingham Pantheon is a super-hero story; an epic, apocalyptic clash of good and evil. Written by long-time fan-favorite Bill Willingham (The Elementals), this 12-issue series is Willingham's final word on the super-hero. In issue #11, the remaining members of the Freedom Machine gather together and prepare for their final assault on Daedalus and his minions. New allies show up to help the heroes, but will the arcane power of Doctor Meggido be enough? And back at Thunder Mountain, Johnny Venture tidies up some loose ends in preparation for the final phase of Operation: Red Sky. The battle for the world begins here! b&w, 32pg (11 of 12) $2.95 STRANGE HEROES #6 by Willingham, Diaz, de la Rosa, & Aucoin "Otherland" (by Bobby Diaz and Sam de la Rosa): Tanakura, aka Richard Trent, and Mary Avarelo are prisoners of the Sky Raiders. These four-armed people are slavers and have mercenary plans for Tanakura and Mary. That is, unless Tanakara can forge a new alliance with one of the more attractive pirates… "Spellbinder" (illustrated by Derec Aucoin): Tommy Bowen, apprentice sorcerer hero gets in some flying lessons even as strange, sinister forces gather that will soon require his attention. Lord Calaban seems to have taken an interest in Tommy's handiwork. And who is the mysterious stranger, and what does he want with a doubling mouse? b&w, 32pg $2.95 MASTER COMICS MASTERS OF THE RING #2 by Maurer, Hislope, & Steward Black magic and bodyslams continue as Rocker battles for redemption in a bloody steel cage death match! Will Ruban use his powers to aid Rocker in his fight or will the boy crush him once and for all? Features an exclusive no holds barred appearance/interview with former WCW/ECW valet Missy Hyatt. This interview is guaranteed to shock you… and possibly Vince McMahon?! b&w, 32pg (2 of 8) $2.50 MEANWHILE STUDIOS CHIAROSCURO #3 by Troy Little A Xeric grant recipient! "Patchwork" Chapter 3: In the aftermath of an unplanned evening at a nightclub, Steven finds himself sitting down to an awkward morning coffee with a deceptive actress whose apartment is littered with dolls. Left feeling ragged and exhausted, Steven returns to his own apartment determined to focus on his painting, only to find someone there waiting for him. MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.75 MEATHAUS COMICS MEATHAUS #5 by Various; cover by Chris McDonnell Meathaus is back with the boss issue. This anthology from the international meat crew of award-winning illustrators, animators, and cartoonists is giving you twice as many pages of cartoon debauchery at less than twice the price. The 22 contributors to this latest journey into original comics include Xeric grant recipient Farel Dalrymyple, and Vertigo cover artists Tomer Hanuka and James Jean. SC, 5x7, 104pg, b&w $6.00 MID-WEST COMIC COMPANY APHRODITE IX #1 CLASSIC BLACK-AND-WHITE FINCH SIGNED EDITION This limited edition sketch cover was offered as a retailer ordering incentive. Mid-West Comic Co. has been able to get a limited amount of copies signed by artist David Finch and has them priced to be included in their special "Bargain Priced Signature" series. Comes bagged and boarded. b&w MSRP: $9.99 MIDNIGHT NATION #1 CLASSIC BLACK-AND-WHITE 2000 SAN DIEGO CONVENTION VARIANT This premiere edition of Midnight Nation #1 was released at the 2000 San Diego Comic-Con, and was previously thought to be sold out until now. Very few copies of the 3,000 printed remain. Gary Frank has provided a very cool variant sketch cover. Comes bagged and boarded. b&w SRP: $19.99 FATHOM #3 MONSTERMART VARIANT COVER This awesome variant cover depicts Aspen Matthews (Fathom) in a Santa Claus hat, opening Christmas gifts. Previously available only via the internet, but is now available to everyone through this special Previews offering. FC MSRP: $4.99 TOMB RAIDER #3 MONSTERMART GOLD FOIL VARIANT COVER This exclusive variant cover by Keu Cha was limited to only 2,000 copies. The cover artist Keu Cha has designed this cover so that it is part of a larger image that fits with Witchblade #39 variant cover and Magdalena #3 variant cover. This limited edition issue was previously available exclusively via the internet, until now! FC SRP: $4.99 TOMB RAIDER PREVIEW MONSTERMART FOIL COVER The first appearance of Lara Croft in comic books. This special internet exclusive Preview comic features a short story, as well as behind-the-scenes looks into the making of the hot comic book series. PC MSRP: $4.99 MIGHTY GREMLIN ELECTRIC GIRL VOLUME 2 by Mike Brennan Electric Girl Volume 2 is a fun-filled collection of stories of the decidedly all-ages comic book. If having electrical powers doesn't complicate a young girl's life as it is, add an invisible trouble-making gremlin into the mix and then things will get very interesting. Electric Girl stars Virginia (the young girl who happens to have the electrical powers), her dog Blammo, and her invisible friend, the gremlin Oogleeoog, and chronicles their various misadventures through life. This volume collects the stories from the second four issues of the Electric Girl comic book by Eisner-nominated cartoonist Mike Brennan. SC, 152 pages $13.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLAMMO PLUSH DOLL Now everyone can own their very own cuddly plush toy version of the Electric Girl's faithful companion! Measuring 8 ¼" long x 6" wide x 6" deep, this is a must for Electric Girl fans and toy lovers alike! Doll $15.00 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH ELECTRIC GIRL VOLUME 1 TP by Mike Brennan, Lawson, & Laird This trade paperback collects the first four issues of the Electric Girl comic book. All this, plus a never-before-seen story — the origin of Electric Girl! (STAR12452) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 ******************** MIRAGE STUDIOS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #3 by Laird & Lawson; cover by Michael Dooney A cryptozoological expedition to a mysterious tepui in South America encounters a bizarre creature –– and it's not what they were hoping to find. Raph, Don, and Casey finally get their new ride ready to go. Meanwhile, the Utroms complete their preparations on the moon –– and Earth gets a big surprise! b&w, 56pg $2.95 MOONSTONE VAMPIRE: THE MASQUERADE: NOSFERATU GN by Rafael Nieves, Kirk Van Wormer, Serrano, & Ken Meyer, Jr This is the second volume in a series of one-shots based in the noir universe of White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade role- playing game. Athena Ortiz has just won the "Young Miss" beauty pageant and wants to celebrate with her friends, but her over-bearing father won't let her. The headstrong heroine sneaks out anyway, taking that old familiar short cut through the cemetery. Of course she meets a mysterious stranger. And of course he leads her to a mausoleum, where a dark and forbidden world is waiting to Embrace her. The Nosferatu are the Vampire Clan of secrets, and Athena has more than her share. Perhaps the Masquerade of her mortal life is more unbearable than the one she is invited to tonight. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 STAR OF THE MONTH ROBIN HOOD AND THE MINSTREL by Storrie, Gulick, & Bird In this first book in a series of one-shots, Robin Hood's men chance upon a distraught minstrel, Alan-a-Dale, deep within Sherwood Forest. Alan relates the sad tale of his true love Ellen, whose father has promised her to a man who "has no kindness in him." Robin quickly hatches a mad plan to reunite the two hearts. Will true love and two-fisted longbow action be enough to prevail against the schemes of a wicked lord and his ally, the infamous Sheriff of Nottingham? Verily! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. (STAR14619) FC, 48pg $5.95 **************** MORDAM RECORDS OFFERED AGAIN O/A WORLD WAR 3 ILLUSTRATED #32 New York City: Tales from Ground Zero Previously offered in Previews Update! World War 3 Illustrated breaks new ground in the comic medium with first hand accounts from the aftermath of the September 11th tragedy. With four full-color cover paintings and 80 pages of powerful comics by the artists who were there, including: Sue Coe (Dead Meat), Tom Tomorrow (This Modern World), Spain (Zap), Peter Kuper (The System), James Romberger (Seven Miles a Second), Seth Tobocman (War in the Neighborhood), Josh Neufeld (Keyhole Comics), Kevin Pyle (Lab USA), Ward Sutton (Schlock and Roll), Ron English (Propaganda), and many more. Magazine, PC $3.50 NBM BOOKS CAGES HC COLLECTION by Dave McKean One of the all-time best and most highly acclaimed graphic novels ever is now, finally, back in print! The first print was a quick sell-out from Kitchen Sink before they disappeared. Dave McKean, famous for Arkham Asylum and his covers for Sandman, presents a highly allegorical tale of the dwellers of an apartment building. They each have their own lives, their own takes on life and these intertwine and relate inevitably to each other in ways that make life's mystery. Running in parallel lines or tangentially, the differing lives each have their own tale to tell under the magic spin of McKean's brilliant imagery and story-telling. It's about a blocked painter, a controversial novelist, and a wise musician. It may be about God, about Jazz, about sex, but also about creativity and artistic fulfillment. A seminal work that proved, rather refreshingly without artifice, how thought-provoking comic art can be. MATURE READERS HC, 9x12, 496pg, FC $50.00 BONEYARD #6 by Richard Moore The good news: Ralph fixes Paris' car, totaled at the end of the first story arc. The bad news: Sid tries to race it. To pay for the damage the sardonic skeleton causes, the Boneyard folks are asked to take part in a charity boxing match. And Glump's friend heads back to Hell, ending Glump's short but memorable stint as Paris' roomie. But Paris may wind up longing for the relative peace of demonic screams in the night. MATURE READERS b&w $2.95 BONEYARD VOLUME 1 TP by Richard Moore Michael Paris has inherited a plot in the remote town of Raven Hollow. As he arrives, he gets to find out what a doozie that is. He's basically inherited a cemetery that the villagers want razed! Why? It's haunted with apparently frightening creatures putting a curse on the whole town! But when Paris actually gets to meet some of the denizens of his inherited headache, it turns out they ain't all that bad (the vamp, in fact, is quite cute) and maybe the evil is not where it may seem... Collects the first four- issue story arc of this best-selling increasingly popular series. MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ODDBALLZ #1 by Lewis Trondheim & Manu Larcenet A new bimonthly comic from a new generation of slightly unhinged cartoonists with no respect for adulthood! McConey rabbit is back and saves a bag someone left behind only to find out it contains a million dollars! Does he return it or put it in the bank? Also, meet Martina and Gil, two precocious genius children convinced the world is filled with robots or aliens, including their parents. But they're astronauts of the future and will save the day! Oddballz: slightly goofy, totally addictive! Bimonthly. b&w $2.95 TO AFGHANISTAN AND BACK HC by Ted Rall The world's first "Instant Graphic Novel!" When U.S. bombs started raining on the Taliban, Rall didn't just watch it on TV –– he jumped on a plane straight to the war zone to get the real story for himself. But the only cartoonist to go to Afghanistan got more than he bargained for, way more than his previous gut-wrenching trip deep up the legendary Silk Road. Within days of arriving, armed men were hunting down journalists to murder and rob them. Waving funnies didn't help. From the gruesome spectacle of a Taliban prisoner blowing himself up with grenades to the hilarious image of mujahideen lining up for shaves and DVD porn a day after joining the Northern Alliance, you can count on Rall for a decidedly different take on this gritty war. To Afghanistan and Back features as its centerpiece a 50-page graphic novel travelogue of his experience as a cartoonist and war correspondent. It also includes Rall's articles, cartoons and photos as filed from the front for the Village Voice and syndicated throughout America. HC, 6x9, 112pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MY WAR WITH BRIAN by Ted Rall Outrageous Ted is back with a full graphic novel story recounting his junior-high years in the hands of a merciless bully who just wouldn't let up. Ted, now a strapping fella over six-feet tall happily lost in the Big Apple, was at the time a wimp egghead lost in the middle of Nowheresville, Heartland, U.S.A., and hated it with a passion. This no-holds-barred recollection begs the question: was his attitude such that maybe he deserved it? (STAR14397) SC, 6x9, 80pg, b&w $8.95 THE WORST THING I'VE EVER DONE by Ted Rall A compilation of true lame confessions that could be construed as black humor. (STAR07216) SC, 9x22, 64pg, b&w $8.95 2024 GN by Ted Rall Move forward two decades. See the world as the giant media moguls and software companies have become our new big brothers. They want the best for us. They know what's best for us. And what's best for us we have chosen ourselves to be consumer heaven with no questions asked! A terrifying future where the past doesn't matter and no one cares! The motto to live by: 'yes, no, whatever!" Ted Rall updates and spoofs 1984 in a scathing look at where we could be headed. Thought provoking? Try thought incensing! His best and most chillingly funny work yet! (STAR13987) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $9.95 MUTANT ALIENS by Bill Plympton Animation cartoonist extraordinaire Bill Plympton joins the NBM lineup with a graphic novel advance look at his next goofy feature-length animated film! An astronaut's mission goes awry, and he's figured forever lost until years later, his daughter spots him on a telescope on his way back to Earth with a ship full of aliens and vengeance on his mind. Yes, vengeance, as the truth is out! Corporate bigwigs wanted his mission to be a failure! Our valiant (and now rather hirsute) astronaut unleashes the aliens on an aghast humanity! (STAR11770) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 192pg, b&w $10.95 GIVE IT UP AND OTHER SHORT STORIES BY KAFKA by Peter Kuper Nine paranoid tales by Franz Kafka are put to bold graphic comics. (STAR14392) HC, 7x10, 64pg, b&w $15.95 EYE OF THE BEHOLDER—NEW EDITION by Peter Kuper The first sold-out collection, presented in a beautiful hardcover format, to match NBM's EotB collection. (STAR14386) HC, 6x6, 96pg, b&w $10.95 Eurotica HORNY TAILS by Richard Moore SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR12964) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $12.95 ************************** THE 1001 NIGHTS OF SCHEHERAZADE SC by Eric Maltaite SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 64pg, FC $12.95 STARS OF THE MONTH ROBINSONIA by Maltaite SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR11246) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 56pg, FC $11.95 ATTRACTIVE FORCES by Robert Edison Sandiford & Justin Norman SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08020) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x11, 56pg, FC $9.95 ***************** NEKO PRESS BRUTAL PLANET #1 by Matt Kimball & Dark One Take an adventure through the twisted imagination of Matt Kimball and Dark One. As you journey through one of the most dangerous worlds in the galaxy. If evil had a place to rest, this would be it's home. Talgat Thiksin has awakened from his sleep, for many seasons have past. Only to find that the evil beings that put him in the brines are slowly taking over the planet. This book is filled with incredible imagery like no other book you have seen. This book is done in the traditional painting style that Dark One is known for. A must for you Dark One fans that have been patiently waiting for something new. Well the wait is over! b&w, 24pg $2.99 ANIMAL MYSTIC: WELCOME BACK TO PRAKTILL PRINT by Dark One This eye-catching painting is the perfect solution to any bare wall in your home or office. This full-color print is jammed packed with the cast and characters form the pages of Animal Mystic. It's also printed on an 80 lb. heavy gloss paper. Measures 27" x 19" and comes rolled in plastic and ready for displaying. The black museum border makes it easy for adding any frame of your choice to this beautiful piece of work. Limited to 500 pieces. Print, 27x19, FC $10.00 NEW ENGLAND COMICS ASSASSINATE HITLER! #3 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. A timid but skilled clockmaker places a cunningly designed explosive device in a pillar in front of which Hitler is scheduled to give a speech! Two Wehrmacht colonels place a bomb (disguised as a liquor bottle) on the Fuhrer's plane! A highly decorated battalion commander plots to place Hitler under arrest and try him for "crimes against the German people"! And, the most famous and tragic attempt to kill Hitler: the "July 20th Bomb Plot" which led to the execution of thousands of people, including many innocent relatives and friends of the plotters! Some of the most famous figures of Hitler's Germany were implicated in these plots, such as Field Marshal Rommel. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Germany. b&w (3 of 3) $3.75 NINTH CIRCLE STUDIOS STAR OF THE MONTH SONAMBULO VOLUME 1: SLEEP OF THE JUST TP by Rafael Navarro The original Xeric Award-winning series that started it all! Follow masked wrestler-turned-detective Sonambulo on a lurid trek through the surreal landscape of the subconscious! Non-stop lucha-noir action! Mambo! Plus, a 10-page sketchbook section and an introduction by David Schow of The Crow and Outer Limits Companion fame. (STAR14574) SC, 120pg, b&w $15.00 ***************** NORTH ATLANTIC BOOKS THE DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL by Phoebe Gloeckner Inspired by illustrated novels of the Victorian period, Phoebe Gloeckner incorporates the diary she kept as a teen-ager in this new highly praised illustrated novel. Her character, Minnie, has been described as, "funny, possessing a precocious intellect, at once worldly and incredibly naïve, full of sexual energy, and emotionally immature." The lively writing has been compared to that of the young William Burroughs or perhaps "Charles Bukowski trapped in a young girls body." At once devastating and arousing, Gloeckner's rich illustrations add a dizzying dimension to the tale. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (Nov012366) MATURE READERS SC, 200pg $18.95 STAR OF THE MONTH A CHILD'S LIFE & OTHER STORIES by Phoebe Gloeckner Previously from Fantagraphics! This critically acclaimed anthology contains highly praised, urban comic stories of Phoebe Gloeckner, whose work is characterized by its realistic and hard-edged nature. Confessional tales such as "Mary the Minor" (written when Gloeckner was 16) and "Minnie's Third Love" depict a teenage girl's loss of innocence through encounters with an urban and suburban jungle of sex, drugs, rape, prostitution, and AIDS. This second edition includes eight new pages. (STAR14805) MATURE READERS SC, 152pg, b&w $18.95 **************** ONI PRESS IT GIRL ONE-SHOT by Mike Allred & Chynna Clugston-Major Introducing the first in a line of AAA Pop and Oni Press co-productions, this ultra-fab one-shot has fan favorite creator Mike Allred (X-Force) writing a story for Oni's most popular chick, Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue Monday, Ultimate Team-Up), to draw: a grand-scale adventure with the Atomics' #1 heroine. Plus, it's in full-color, thanks to Han Allred, protégé of Wizard Fan Award-winner Laura Allred, and it has a cover collaboration between Mike and Chynna. I bet those facts alone make you want to buy this book, without even knowing what it's about, but I'll still give you a little of the 411. It Girl and the rest of the Atomics are getting a band together, but in the kooky world of Mike Allred, you know just setting up and playing isn't going to be easy. There's going to be all sorts of weirdos and weirdettes getting in their way! FC, 24pg $2.95 DUMPED GN by Andi Watson A brand-new one-shot graphic novel by the Eisner-nominated creator of Breakfast After Noon. A girl who collects vintage closes and a boy who loves old books attend the same party. When he catches her throwing out a box of her possessions, he discovers she is discarding a book that was one of his favorites as a child. It becomes a catalyst for them to start talking, but will true love ensue? Andi Watson brings us a poignant story about things abandoned, feelings rejected, and what we just can't leave behind. Produced in partnership with Oni Press and the Turin Biennial, an Italian festival of the arts where Dumped features as part of the month-long exhibition. SC, 6x9, 56pg, b&w $5.95 ATOMIC CITY TALES VOLUME 1: GO POWER TP by Jay Stephens Imagine a post-modern world where men can fly, the cartoonists who create them show up from time to time, and girls with extraordinary strength sell underarm deodorant and you'll have a pretty good idea of what things are like in Atomic City. Particularly what it's like for Atomic City's newest super-being, the rough-and-tumble Big Bang. With rockabilly good looks and an overabundance of good-time attitude, Big Bang is pretty fresh to the hero game and to what appears to be unlimited powers. Joining him for his bizarre adventures are the certifiably crazy Quirk, righteously indignant Atomic Girl, and the powerfully attractive Z-Girl. Together, they run afoul of the city's worst criminal gang, run by the devilish, decapitated Doc Phantom. And with all these newbies causing trouble on the streets, what will Atomic City's greatest hero, The Green Torpedo, have to say about it? It's a chaotic ride through the finest in underground cartooning. SC, 160pg, b&w $12.95 GUNWITCH: THE OUTSKIRTS OF DOOM TP by Dan Brereton & Ted Naifeh The Gunwitch, silent and deadly bodyguard to the misfit family of monstrous heroes known as the Nocturnals, breaks away in his first solo adventure! When the pistol-packing Gunwitch and his young charge, Evening Horror, find themselves in a small town ravaged by undead outlaws and true Hell's Angels –– motorcycle ridin' vampires –– The Gunwitch takes it upon himself to bring down both groups before any more innocents can be hurt. But as the undead protector embroils himself in the conflict, what once seemed to be an old fashioned turf war is revealed to be something much more sinister. Writer Dan Brereton (Nocturnals, Giantkiller) and artist Ted Naifeh (Gloomcookie) mix the American Spaghetti Western and drive-in horror with a hard-boiled sense of gallows humor. You'll never leave your night-light off again. SC, 88pg, b&w $9.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS #2 by Ted Naifeh Little Courtney Crumrin is having a rough time. Her family has moved into a new neighborhood, she hates her new school, and her new classmates are none to fond of her. At least they aren't until Courtney stumbles across a book in her Uncle Aloysius' library that may just have the answer to all her problems. But will a "glamour" really solve more trouble than it will cause? Courtney finds that popularity isn't everything it's cracked up to be in this new comic by Gloomcookie co-creator Ted Naifeh. b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 POUNDED #2 by Brian Wood & Steve Rolston Missy and Heavy were in love. Things were perfect. Heavy led the Vancouver punk rock scene with Missy at his side. They were practically royalty. But that was before. Before she went away to college and before Heavy cheated on her with another girl. Now Missy's back in town and while Heavy has broken hearts before, Missy isn't quite the same girl she used to be –– and she isn't alone either! It's more black humor, bloodstains, and broken hearts courtesy of Brian Wood (Channel Zero, Couscous Express) and Steve Rolston (Queen & Country)! b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 POUNDED: THE OFFICIAL COMIC BOOK SOUNDTRACK CD The official soundtrack to Brian Wood and Steve Rolston's hot new comic Pounded! This compilation CD, presented in association with respected indy label Springman Records, is jam packed with the top names in punk rock, and features exclusive artwork by Steve Rolston! CD $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BREAKFAST AFTER NOON TP by Andi Watson When Rob Grafton and Louise Bright unexpectedly find themselves unemployed, marriage plans are derailed as they suddenly have to rethink the direction of their lives. Breakfast After Noon is a unique comic book treat, choosing to focus on the twists and turns of real life rather than convoluted plots or the smoke-and-mirrors of the fantastic. (STAR13672) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 200pg, b&w $19.95 GEISHA TP by Andi Watson Jomi is an android girl who wants to find her place in life. Though she has been adopted by a human family, most of society doesn't accept her as "real." This is particularly frustrating given the fact that Jomi wants to be an artist. How do you show people your soul if they don't believe you have one? Better yet, if no one buys your paintings, how do you pay the rent? Why, you become a bodyguard, of course! (STAR09912) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $9.95 SOULWIND III: THE INFAMOUS TRANSIT VAGRANTS by Scott Morse It's time for Nick to head back to earth. Interstellar espionage reaches a new level when a stow-away onboard their ship sets his sights on Soulwind, the legendary sword Nick has taken possession of. On top of that, Nick's got a few other things to deal with, as the father he never knew takes him on a tour of the past... and the future. (STAR11804) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $8.50 **************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 O/A BLUE MONDAY BUTTON SET designed by Chynna Clugston-Major For 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. This set comes all together in one handy bag! Five buttons total, 1" across. Button Set (x5) $7.50 O/A KILLER PRINCESSES #1 by Gail Simone & Lea Hernandez 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. 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 ***************** 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 super-hero comic book. (STAR13938) SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 ***************** PAPYRUS MEDIA GROUP HEDG #3 by Patrick Sherman Paige Edgley escapes the mysterious forces that have pursued her since she killed a client — a client who revealed a sinister and terrifying plan for her future. As she struggles to come to terms with her own actions and the death of a member of her team, an unthinkable betrayal puts her in jeopardy once again. Her only available means of evasion raises the concept of "hiding in plain sight" to an entirely new level. MATURE READERS FC, 36pg $2.95 PETER FOUR PRODUCTIONS SPECWAR #1 by Frank Lauria, Michael Docherty, Armando Gil, & Oscar Lopez A liquid natural gas ship is hijacked in New York City harbor by terrorists who will detonate the cargo to which they had added deadly radioactive plutonium thereby destroying all of lower Manhattan and poisoning the entire Metropolitan area is their demands are not met. However, a newly formed U.S. Special Operations team attacks the terrorists thwarting their plans with deadly results. FC, 28pg $3.25 POORHOUSE PRESS STARS OF THE MONTH COMICS & SEQUENTIAL ART SC by Will Eisner This is 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. Highly recommended by Scott McCloud (Understanding Comics). Includes 158 pages, and has a black-and-white softcover. A must for every store and every fan who wants to draw or write comics, or has an insight into the process. (STAR00077) SC, 8x11, 158pg, b&w $19.95 WILL EISNER'S GRAPHIC STORYTELLING 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. (STAR02075) SC, 164pg, b&w $24.95 ************** PUG HOUSE PRESS AMY UNBOUND VOLUME 1: BELONDWEG BLOSSOMING TP by Rachel Hartman Amy Unbound, the Xeric grant winning, critically acclaimed mini-comic, is now in paperback form! Belondweg Blossoming, which spans six issues of the mini-comic, chronicles the summer Amy turns 10. Amy has begun reading Belondweg, an epic poem about a heroic queen. But how are the women of Goredd to be heroic when they have so little freedom? With the help of her mysterious mentor, the Dragon Lalo, Amy gets an inkling of the power of love, glimpses the complex relationship between fiction and life, and realizes that even Belondweg didn't have to save the world all be herself. SC, 6x9, 208pg, b&w $16.95 RADIO COMIX MONSTERS OF ROCK #1 by Michael Vega Big-time music label Oedipus Records has a problem: The big craze in music is bands made up of monsters, but every band they concoct goes horribly wrong, with mindless destruction on expensive stage equipment... not to mention the money-laden fans! Their solution? A band made of actors pretending to be monsters! Unfortunately, when one of Oedipus' representatives mistakenly signs four real monsters to the lable, she unwittingly causes a minor disaster for Oedipus –– and its stressed-out lawyers. Now it's up to the Monsters' manager to work around the band's quirks and forge them into a successful act with as few casualties as possible. A hilarious goth-inspired look at the perils of pop music by Michael Vega (Morning Glory, Saiko and Lavender)! b&w, 32pg $2.99 TRUE HUE #1 by Diana X. Sprinkle When Blue visits her famous adventuring aunt, she discovers a horrible secret –– the local temple is a fake! But since no one believes her, it's up to Blue to find out what's going on. With the help of her magic teacher, Pink, and her cobra-friend, Green, she sets off on a journey fraught with discovery, adventure, and slimes. Little does she know the temple hides frightening secrets about her world –– and her trusted companions! Join Blue, Pink, and Green on this magical fantasy/adventure about finding your true colors! Manga-inspired story and art by Diana Sprinkle (Furrlough, Saiko and Lavender).\ b&w, 32pg $2.99 FURRLOUGH #112 by Various Joe Rosales continues his popular Roman history epic, "Romanics." Will the soldiers be able to survive the vicious barbarians? Also in this issue, the sweet medieval romance of Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia's "Ebin and May," plus more of Patrick Moran's zany mouse-adventure, "Tunesia." Painted cover by fantasy artist Heather Bruton. b&w, 32pg $2.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HAVOC, INC. VOLUME 1 TP by Mark Barnard & Terrie Smith Finally, Mark Barnard and Terrie Smith's popular science-fiction romp, Havoc, Inc. has its first collection! Now you can have the first four issues in one handy volume! Deck and Chester are just trying to make an honest living, a task made increasingly difficult by Chester's penchant for creating trouble! This collection contains the stories "Thieves' Den," "Pirates, Inc.," and "King's Ransom" Parts 1 and 2. Plus, an all-new backup story about Deck and Chester's early years! SC, 7x10, 128pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** STAR OF THE MONTH MECHANICAL MAN BLUES TP by Tsukasa Kotobuki From the designer of Saber Marionette J and Battle Arena Toshinden comes a fast-paced, action-packed sci-fi manga adventure! In the distant future, a small rag-tag band of humans fight to save the last remnant of humanity against the deadly machines. Their only hope lies in a newly revived mechanical man and his unknown powers. Recommended for fans of Battle Angel Alita. (STAR12769) SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $9.95 **************** Sin Factory GENUS #53 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.99 REBELLION 2000 A.D. #1285-1288 Future lawman Judge Dredd finds himself trapped between the devil and the deep blue sea in underwater adventure "Escape From Atlantis," by John Wagner and Paul Marshall, while in "Deaky Poobar, We Hardly Knew Ye," Dan Abnett and Steve Parkhouse take hitmen Sinister Dexter from the bloodsoaked streets of Downlode to the United Kingdom of Greater Britain –– right into a gang war! Meanwhile, there's more dark fantasy from Steve Moore in "Tales of Telguuth"; the action heats up in alien epic "Atavar," by Dan Abnett and Richard Elson; and Russian Rogue Nikolai Dante pulls off his greatest sting in "The Romanov Job," by Robbie Morrison and Simon Fraser. (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MAGAZINE VOLUME 4 #10 Ultra-grim lawman of the future Judge Dredd begins the next 25 years of his career in Judge Dredd Megazine Volume 4 #10. In this issue, an all-new, 14-page case for the Judge; heart-stopping action in "Missionary Man: Place of the Dead" (Part Two), by Gordon Rennie and John Ridgway; the conclusion of "Wardog," by Dan Abnett, Patrick Goddard & Dylan Teague; and fall into "Bad Company," as the first book of this classic future war thriller by Peter Milligan, Brett Ewins & Jim McCarthy continues. Plus, Tharg's droids reveal more of the secret history of 2000 A.D., the galaxy's greatest comic! (CAUT: 4) Magazine $10.99 RIP OFF PRESS FREAK BROTHERS #3––NEW PRINTING "A Year Passes Like Nothing" for Phineas, Fat Freddy and Freewheelin' Franklin in this classic Gilbert Shelton issue from the early 1970s. Meet the son of Freewheelin' Frank, see the hilarious S. Clay Wilson parody, "A Nice Polka Dot Demon," enjoy the adventures of Fat Freddy's Cat as secret agent Skitty, and laugh your butt off at a great collection of gut-busting single page strips. Now in a new printing on higher quality stock, at a new cover price! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) MATURE READERS b&w, 36pg (Note Price) $3.95 FREAK BROTHERS #9––NEW PRINTING The "Idiots Abroad" saga rolls on! This issue finds our Hirsute Heroes in deep trouble, as Fat Freddy's being chased across Europe by international terrorists disguised as football hoodlums, Freewheelin' Frank has been captured by modern day pirates of the Caribbean, and Phineas is expecting summary execution at any moment for being an infidel in Mecca. Wild adventure and hilarious political satire, in fully painted black-and-white. This series, written in the mid-1980s, is even more timely today in the face of recent events in the world. Now in a new printing on higher quality stock! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) MATURE READERS b&w, 36pg (Note Price) $3.95 RISING TROUT PRESS PLEEBUS PLANET VOLUME 2: FREAKY BEASTIE OF HILL ROAD SCHOOL by Nick Abadzis Something strange is going on at Hill Road School. Pandora and Joey know that it is something sinister, but could it be connected to Mr. Pleebus, their friend from the parallel world of Plabbu? SC, 64pg, b&w $8.50 ROBOTS AND MONKEYS RUNOFF #4: ALL SOULS by Tom Manning The residents of Range gather on Halloween morning to bury the four dead hunters and quiet their minds. But as the bodies are put to rest, after the sun sets something evil awakes. Even with the odd events that have happened to them before, no one could have foreseen what comes next. Magazine format. b&w, 32pg $2.00 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS SHANDA THE PANDA #35 by Mike Curtis, Heather Maranda, Mary Bellamy, Ed Garcia, & Charles Gray It's a time for surprises for the whole cast! Shanda's grandmother (also named Shanda) visits to appraise what her granddaughter is doing with her life. Pidge has dinner with Colt and finds out she's on a date! Terri plays softball! Spencere's uncle and aunt pay an unexpected visit! And somebody gets murdered. The countdown has started for Wing's return to America. MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 NEW HORIZONS #12 SFA's premiere anthology continues with an all-new issue capped with a cover by Maggie Hogarth. New stories by Gary Bell, Chad Chavez, Boris Chowsa, plus returning series "Fawn" and "Beans N Hay." MATURE READERS b&w, 48pg $4.99 NAUTILUS SIX-PACK by Mike Curtis, Louis Frank, Ed Garcia, Charles Gray, & Dann Phillips Offered here at a special price is the six-issue science fiction mini-series from SFA. Ecosystem specialist Catha McConnel is sent to the space station Nautilus, while a terrorist organization plots it's destruction! These six 32-page comics offer a look at relationships among different cultures while the threat of death looms. MATURE READERS Pack (x6) $12.95 Another Rabco Disaster CIRCLES #2 by Andrew French, Scott Fabienek, & Steven Domanski It's summer in Boston, and Marty moves into 6 Kinsey Circle. The family is coming visit the house and have dinner, but, Grandma's here too!? Also features a look back at Howard Cruse's (Stuck Rubber Baby, Wendel) first comic strip, "Tops and Button." Color cover by Chris Goodwin and Paf! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg $5.00 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT BABY DEMONICA #1 by John John Jesse & Howie Pyro Baby Demonica is a black-and-white "Gorey-ish" character/limerick book with a dark, evil, and sexy cast of misfits from Hell and beyond. Created and illustrated by New York City gallery artist and "Satanic Porno Punk Art Superstar" John John Jesse, this collection of John John's frightening inner demons will appeal to those people who like to indulge their dark side. Accompanying these devilish illustrations are some deranged and twisted rhymes for each of the characters. Written by both John John Jesse and Howie Pyro, this promises to be a "ghoulishly sexy" journey! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 TOWER #1 by Sean McKeever & Jason Alexander Sean McKeever, writer of The Waiting Place teams up with Empty Zone creator Jason Alexander to spin a tale of mystery and science fiction. A security guard spends his days just like the rest of us: wake up, shower, go to work, come home, eat, sleep. But at the center of the futuristic metropolis he calls home is a mysterious stone tower that rises above the clouds, and this structure becomes the focus of the guard's otherwise monotonous life. As he searches for answers to the mystery of the tower, he finds himself drifting farther from the truth. After all, it's human nature to ask questions, but sometimes the answers are simply out of reach. b&w, 24pg $2.95 POISON ELVES ENCYCLOPEDIA CD-ROM by Drew Hayes The ultimate Poison Elves sourcebook is here! This PC-formatted CD-ROM is packed with every last bit of knowledge culled from Drew Hayes' 90+ issues of Poison Elves continuity. Set up as fully illustrated encyclopedic entries, you'll find everything there is to know under such topics as "Character Biographies," "Amrahly'nn Races & Organizations," "Weapons & Accessories," "A Glossary of Terms," "The Amrahly'nn Travel Guide," and more! This CD-ROM also includes a Poison Elves cover gallery going all the way back to I, Lusiphur #1, as well as a copy of every single "Starting Note" Drew has ever written. And, Drew's rockabilly band, The Misfortunes, make their recording debut on this CD! Songs such as "Sex Rock Zombies," "Cattle Prod Blues," and "The Dangle," (all written by vocalist Drew Hayes) appear for the first time ever! And for those of you without a computer, the songs are playable on a regular CD player! (CAUT: 4) CD-ROM $21.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 8 TP by Drew Hayes This "in-betweener" collection fills in the gap between the epic "Sanctuary" storyline and Lusiphur and Jace's quest to deliver the Elvin Fire to safety. Within these pages Drew introduces three new characters, all of whom prove to have pivotal roles in the upcoming war between the Elves and the Trolls: Cleah, who chopped off Jace's ear; Winston the werewolf hunter; and the sassy blue sprite Petunia. In addition to a handful of short stories, this trade paperback revolves around a story arc devoted to Drew's Amrahly'nnian version of werewolves, and as an added bonus this book also contains one of Drew's funniest stories ever: "Night of the Living Boots." Collects issues #40-#47 of the Poison Elves series. SC, 160pg, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH POISON ELVES VOLUME 5 TP by Drew Hayes Collecting a whopping 12 Poison Elves issues in one single volume, this massive trade paperback spans the entire story arc that begins with the rogue elf Lusiphur's initiation into Mandratha's infamous assassin's guild, known as Sanctuary. Once "on the inside," the cult anti-hero commits several murders, gets apprehended by the obsessed Police Lieutenant Vido, romances fellow assassin Cassy, duels the Purple Marauder, and even dresses up as a woman! Definitely enough action for your money! (STAR08830) MATURE READERS SC, 272pg, b&w (Note Price) $19.95 ***************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES COLOR SPECIAL #1 by Drew Hayes The first full-sized, full-color Poison Elves issue ever! An all-new 16-page story starring Lusiphur's ex—that sexy sorceress, Hyena. This tale is the launching point for an all-new, full-color Hyena mini-series, called Hell Hath No Fury. Also included are two rare stories from Lusiphur's past. The first, entitled "The Crow," retells Poe's "The Raven" and appears here in color for the first time! The second, "Riders," first appeared in the hard-to-find Poison Elves Fan Edition, and is written and drawn by Drew and hand-colored by fan favorite cover artist Janine Johnston. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 ***************** STAR OF THE MONTH AKIKO ON THE PLANET SMOO COLOR SC by Mark Crilley; colored by McNabb Studios Just in time for the release of the first Akiko novel, Sirius proudly presents the original Akiko graphic novel in full color for the first time! This 40-page origin story, which was initially released in December of 1995, features the first appearance of Akiko and all the main characters from the planet Smoo. With a masterful blend of humor, action, and adventure, this newly colorized graphic novel is the perfect jumping-on point for Mark Crilley's critically-acclaimed, bi-monthly Akiko series. (STAR10852) FC, 40pg $4.95 ******************* STUDIO FOGLIO GIRL GENIUS #7 by Phil & Kaja Foglio, & Mark McNabb The 40-page seventh issue of Phil and Kaja Foglio's old-fashioned gaslamp fantasy with adventure, romance, and mad science. Tiny clanks have infested the Castle, the mysterious cat speaks and Agatha finally discovers that she is the scientist responsible for the Mechanicsburg clank. FC, 40pg $3.95 GIRL GENIUS AIRSHIP CLOISONNÉ PIN Finally, a pin of one of Phil Foglio's stubby little airships. For the Girl Genius fan or the airship enthusiast of your choice. Based on art by Phil Foglio, this 1 ¼" hard enamel cloisonné pin features a black outline with four-color enameling –– red, dark blue, light blue, and yellow. Also features a military back. Pin $9.95 GIRL GENIUS KROSP CLOISONNÉ PIN A beautiful medallion featuring Krosp — the Napoleon of cats — already a popular character in Studio Foglio's Girl Genius comic book. Based on art by Phil Foglio, this 1 ½" hard enamel cloisonné pin features a black outline with six-color enameling –– red, white, blue, gold, pink, and green. Also features a military back. Pin $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH WHAT'S NEW WITH PHIL AND DIXIE #1 by Phil Foglio From computers to role-playing to collectable cards, nothing is sacred as Phil and Dixie explore the bizarre and always exciting world of gaming with all the reverence and tact it deserves. This collection of the "What's New" cartoon strips from Dragon Magazine was published by Palliard Press and is now available from Studio Foglio. t includes a new eight-page story, plus some extra goodies. (STAR14582) FC, 48pg $5.95 ****************** TEENAGERS FROM MARS TEENAGERS FROM MARS #1 by Rick Spears & Rob G. A badly beaten comic book artist… a riot grrrl in handcuffs… a gang of juvenile grave robbers… What do all these have in common? They're all teenagers from Mars! The mayhem starts in the first issue of this soon to be underground classic! b&w, 32pg (1 of 8) $2.99 TITAN JUDGE DREDD: JUSTICE ONE GN by Garth Ennis, Glenn Fabry, Peter Doherty, & John Higgins Judge Dredd: He is the law! In the vast, over-populated sprawl of the future metropolis Mega-City One, the Judges are all that stand between order and chaos. Their unswerving dedication to upholding the law is epitomized by stone-jawed Judge Dredd as he dispenses instant and brutal justice. When Dredd goes on a routine tour of Mega-City One's space colonies, nobody expects any trouble. But when a fellow Judge is found murdered, Dredd realizes a killer is on board Justice One –– and that the killer may even be another Judge! The mission is over, and now the hunt begins! But with space pirates, killer robots, and a damaged ship to pilot, can even Dredd warp out of this one? Also featuring the Ennis-penned stories "Talkback," "A Man Called Greener," "Ex-Men," and "Twilight's Last Gleaming." (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 80pg, 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 $14.95 JUDGE DREDD: DEATH AID GN by Garth Ennis, Carlos Ezquerra, & Peter Doherty A second collection of Judge Dredd stories from award-winning Preacher creator Garth Ennis, featuring his own unique blend of dark humor and blistering action! The dead won't lie down in Mega City One, and there's a sudden glut of killings… but all in a good cause! Features early (previously uncollected) works by fan-favorite British creators Garth Ennis and Carlos Ezquerra (Just a Pilgrim), with an all-new cover by Bryan Hitch, artist on The Authority and JLA. (STAR14481) SC, 9x12, 80pg $14.95 *************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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! SC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $14.99 ***************** TANK GIRL VOLUME 1 GN by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett From the depths of the outback comes a wildly anarchic, in-your-face heroine for a new age of madness... Tank Girl! Join everybody's favorite beer-swilling, chain-smoking, kangaroo-worrying lunatic as she blasts her way through a dazzling array of bizarre adventures, including bounty hunting, delivering colostomy bags to the Australian president, appearing on Dame Edna, a short-lived career in the bloody and vicious world of kangaroo boxing... and many more outrageous and mind-warping thrills! (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $16.99 TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 3: PRIMAL SCREAMS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE HC by Simon Furman, Geoff Senior, & Jose Delbo; cover by Dave Gibbons The hit animated TV shows Beast Wars and Beast Machines introduced a whole new generation to the 'robots in disguise' and now, at last, the stories that came before those shows can be seen again in their world-shaking glory. The death of a hero... the return of an old foe... and the awakening of the gods! When Ratchet, Autobot chief medic, is kidnapped, a desolate Optimus Prime must find it within himself to continue the eternal battle against the Decepticons. Meanwhile, some old friends have returned to the fray... and so has an old, old enemy! And unbeknownst to all of them, their battles have woken Primus –– creator of the Transformers. Unfortunately, Primus' scream upon waking has awoken an enemy from before time - an enemy who will not rest until all are destroyed –– Unicron! Collects issues #56-#62. (CAUT: 4) HC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $24.99 TOKYOPOP CARDCAPTOR SAKURA #27 by CLAMP Having defeated Yueh, all of the cards are now Sakura's and the world is as it should be. Or is it? Strange things are happening in Tomoeda, and they all seem to be connected –– first a dream Sakura can't remember, then a new student comes to her school and finally a strange rain begins. With her Clow Card quest behind her, Sakura embarks on a new journey as she begins to understand the origins of her magic. b&w, 48pg $2.99 GUNDAM WING: ENDLESS WALTZ #2 by Yadate & Tomino, & Tokita Mary Maia, Treize's daughter, has successfully captured Relena Darlian, and with the help of her commander, she has built an army of Mobile Suits ready to conquer the entire United Earth Sphere Nation. After giving her ultimatum to the world –– a coup de tat by any means necessary –– all the Gundam pilots spring into action. Yet, this time, it's no longer clear which side everyone is on. Based on the hit movie as seen on the Cartoon Network. Picks up where the Battlefield of Pacifists story ends. b&w, 32pg (2 of 5) $2.99 KODOCHA #4 by Miho Obana; adapted by Sarah Dyer Peace finally returns to the war zone of Class 3 when Akito Hayama dukes it out with bratty Gomi and reclaims his title as boss of the sixth grade. But Hayama's victory lap becomes a sulk, and everyone wonders what has the Demon so depressed. When his dark mood turns violent, Sana gets a crazy hunch that her new role in a TV movie may help solve her friend's problems. b&w, 48pg (4 of 5) $2.99 LOVE HINA #3 by Ken Akamatsu It's time to hit the books at prep school, and Keitaro wants to make it into Tokyo University more than ever. He's got to focus hard if he wants to make the grade and prove to the girls of Hinata Lodge that he's no slacker. When a brainy mystery girl turns out to be a very familiar face, Keitaro may finally get the helping hand he needs. b&w, 32pg (3 of 4) $2.99 LOVE HINA #4 by Ken Akamatsu Late-night studying is tons of fun, especially since Keitaro's top-ranked tutor is also the cute girl he dreams about –– and fights with –– every day. As the two take notes and tear up Hinata Lodge, a secret memory surfaces that may bring their hopes for Tokyo University even closer. b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.99 MARMALADE BOY #5 by Wataru Yoshizumi When Ginta finally confesses his true feelings for Miki, and explains the story behind his jerk ways in the classroom, Miki is left to wonder how she feels about her longtime friend. The road ahead is a winding one, and Miki wants to learn to trust Ginta once again before she can even think about the future. b&w, 48pg (5 of 5) $2.99 MIRACLE GIRLS #19 by Nami Akimoto Chris's trip to London takes a turn for the worse when men in black try to take an unplanned detour to the island of Diamas. Toni and Mika teleport onboard and use their powers to help get the plane back on track. Chris becomes a local press hero, and the mysterious attackers are defeated… for now. Something tells the Morgan twins that they haven't seen the last of them. b&w, 48pg $2.99 RAGNAROK #3 by Myung Jin Lee; adapted by Richard A. Knaak As the Valkries lock in on her trail, Fenris has begun to recover her memory and now has a direction in her quest to find the reincarnation of Balder. Meanwhile, Chaos and Iris have defeated the monstrous face worms that were destroying the countryside, and are off to collect their bounties… that is, if the so-called "expert treasure hunter" Lidia doesn't snatch the bounties first. Cover colored by Dreamwave Productions. b&w, 48pg (3 of 4) $2.99 SAINT TAIL #18 by Megumi Tachikawa When Lina intervenes and convinces the mayor that Asuka Jr. has no intentions of capturing Saint Tail, Asuka is given one last chance to stay on the case. If he can't protect Sakuraoka City's "Swan" from the magical young thief, it's all over. But who says it's Saint Tail who's after the Swan? And does Meimi really want Asuka Jr. off of the case –– even if it means he finds out that she's Saint Tail? b&w, 48pg $2.99 SMILE VOLUME 4 #5 The critically acclaimed Smile is the first all-shojo anthology in America! This issue: Mars (by Fuyumi Soryo): Life spins out of control for Rei when his confrontation with Kurasawa turns violent. While a group of punks try to nab Rei at school before getting beat up themselves, Kira is cornered and warned by Harumi that Rei is capable of causing a lot of pain. With new- found courage, Kira gets Rei's address and races off into the unknown to find her defender.; Planet Ladder (by Narushima Yuri): Kaguya and her guardian Kagami search for help and find a road leading to a town of unfriendly villagers who chase after them. With the Seventh World still hot on their heels, and Seeu and Idou plotting from afar, Kaguya must find her way in unknown territory with pressure coming from all sides.; Peach Girl (by Miwa Ueda): Things between Momo and Toji are beginning to work out. Now that Sae has received her reality check, she's content to leave well enough alone, right? Wrong! And though Momo doesn't see it yet, Sae's doing everything she can to eventually win back Toji.; and Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): Yukari prepares for her weekend date with George, but it seems like everything's gone haywire. Meanwhile, George deals with the drama of being a designer and tries to get his schedule in order. Their big day finally dawns, and face-to-face becomes heart-to-heart for the team of Paradise Kiss. Magazine, 168pg, b&w $5.99 Graphic Novels CHOBITS VOLUME 1 GN by CLAMP Hideki's just like every other guy in the 22nd century. He just wants a good job, a good car, and a sexy robot girlfriend to call his own. Until he lands the job, he'll never be able to afford his own "Persocom" companion. Hideki's luck changes when he discovers Chi –– an adorable but seemingly stupid Persocom –– tied up in a pile of trash. His first robot companion turns out to be a lot more responsibility than he expected, and she gets him into quite a few embarrassing situations. It's "boy meets girl" for the cyber age. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99 COWBOY BEBOP VOLUME 1 GN by Yutaka Nanten What's money between friends? But, wait… who said they were friends? The lone wolf – the wizened vet – the femme fatale – the smart-mouth kid… when Spike, Jet, Faye, and Ed get together; it can mean only one thing: carnage is about to ensue. In keeping with the popular but off-beat anime, the manga begins a series of original stories that take the action to a whole new level. Spike, Jet, and Faye all end up after the same bounty, Spike goes after a convict who's already in prison, and Faye (the con-artist she is) ends up the victim of a con not once, but twice. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 1 GN by Mineko Ohkami If you think facing a man-eating witch is dangerous, imagine having to face the one-eyed monster that ate it. In a farcical tale of hijinks and swashbuckling adventures, Rath, Rune, and Thatz become the Dragon Knights of Fire, Water, and Earth and scour a mystic landscape. Their quests? Fortune, love, and honor. And though they may have to work together, no one says they have to like it. The Dragon Knights are put to the ultimate test when their fighting involves more than just their enemies. SC, 192pg, b&w $9.99 GTO VOLUME 1 GN by Tohru Fujisawa Meet Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old virgin and ex-biker. He's crude, foul-mouthed, and has a split-second temper. His goal? To be the greatest high school teacher in the world! Of course, the only reason he wants to be a teacher is so he can try and score with the hot students… Before Onizuka can become a teacher, he's got to work as a student teacher to earn his credentials. He may think he's the toughest guy on campus, but when he meets his class full of bullies, blackmailers and scheming sadists, he'll have to prove it. Launching in authentic manga format (right-to-left)! One of the most popular manga titles in Japan, GTO has spawned a hit anime series as well as a live action drama. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 MARMALADE BOY VOLUME 1 GN by Wataru Yoshizumi Talk about dysfunctional! Miki is horrified to learn that her parents have swapped with another couple, and that all four now plan to live under one roof. But when her new stepbrother, Yuu, shows up, he appears to be just the one to ease her mental anguish... that is, until she sees the bitterness beneath his cool exterior. The strange romance that follows would make any love triangle seem ordinary by comparison. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 MARS VOLUME 1 GN by Fuyumi Soryo Popular Rei and shy Kira are worlds apart, until one fateful day brings them together. Rei stumbles upon Kira in the harassing hands of her sleazy art teacher and saves the quiet girl from his clutches. And when the jock plants a kiss on a statue of Mars in the studio, Kira finds herself drawn in and even summons up the nerve to ask him to model for her… but problems already lurk on the horizon. Vicious upperclassman Harumi has had her sights set on Rei for a long time, and is not about to let go now. One of the most popular teen girl manga series in Japan. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 PLANET LADDER VOLUME 1 GN by Narushima Yuri Kaguya is a quiet orphan who has lived with a Japanese family since she was a little girl. Another boring high school day becomes the adventure of her life when she's mysteriously transported far, far away to a realm of strangers who call her "Princess." Now, Princess Kaguya must uncover both her true identity and the motives behind the battling warlords who want to claim her. The universe is a battlefield, and the key to peace may be in the hands of one very special girl. SC, 208pg, b&w $9.99 REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL VOLUME 1 GN by Sora Inoue & Reiji Saiga In a school where martial arts are standard curriculum, Samurai Girl Ryoko is the top fighter and most popular student around… or is she? Things change when the uncouth fighter Shizuma Kusanagi transfers in from Kansai. He may not have the grace of Ryoko, but his amazing fighting abilities could make him the most dominant martial artist at Daimon High. Principal Todo encourages rivalry between the competitors, setting up a dangerous "K-Fighting" tournament where even the teachers can join in and settle once-and-for-all just who is the top dog on campus. SC, 192, b&w $9.99 SKULL MAN VOLUME 1 GN by Shotaro Ishinomori & Kazuhiko Shimamoto They took his family, they took his face, and they took his soul. Now, the Skull Man is going to take his revenge. Resurrected from the land of the dead, the Skull Man is hunting down the men responsible for destroying his life and anyone who stands in his way. In an unjust world, the Skull Man will use any means necessary to get the vengeance he seeks! Locked between the lethal but gorgeous assassin Maria and the mutant Spider Man, the Skull Man digs into the conspiracy that gave birth to his powers and those of his partner Garo. Haunted by his past, he will not let them stand in the way of his revenge. SC, 32pg, b&w $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 1 GN by Shuichi Shigeno In the shadow of Akina Mountain, street racers take on one of the most dangerous roads in the world. Among them, a Trueno AE86, "The Ghost of Akina," tears through the pass like a phantom no other car can touch. Behind the wheel is Takumi Fujiwara, a tofu delivery boy on his way to becoming the greatest street racer ever. But even with a natural talent honed simply through his love of racing, nothing could have prepared Takumi for the world of hardcore street racing. Here, teams take each other on in modified racing machines with hooked up frames and engines that bring them to a whole other dimension of speed. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 LOVE HINA VOLUME 1 GN by Ken Akamatsu When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams to get into Tokyo University for the second time, he's officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn't know is that the lodge is actually a girl's dorm and he's the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five sexy ladies, but if Keitaro's not careful, this job will kill him. SC, 200pg, b&w $9.99 PARADISE KISS VOLUME 1 GN by Ai Yazawa Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens calling themselves "Paradise Kiss." Yukari suddenly finds herself in the roller coaster life of the fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire. In a glamorous makeover of body, mind and soul, she is turned from a hapless bookworm into her friends' own exclusive clothing model. SC, 184pg, b&w $9.99 PARASYTE VOLUME 10 POCKET MIXX GN by Hitosi Iwaaki Our planet has been invaded by Parasytes –– alien creatures that take over their hosts' bodies and turn the victims into killing machines. So far, they've had the upper hand. Their ability to morph their appearance and blend in, combined with their super- human strength and regenerative powers make them nearly unstoppable. The Japanese government is now striking back. Shin, one of only two humans to co-exist with a Parasyte, has been recruited to join a military raid on the Parasytes' stronghold. But he's not the only civilian involved –– a serial killer who makes Hannibal Lecter look tame has been released from prison to join the assault. As the hunter becomes the hunted, the line between good and evil grows even more blurred. SC, 192pg, b&w $12.99 JULINE VOLUME 5 MANGA GN by Narumi Kakinouchi It's the final battle between the Black Pearl Clan and the Jeweled Mirror, Water Crystal, and Ivory Sword clans. Yet victory cannot be claimed until Juline and her friends, Bakuya, Seika, and Kio, face their loved ones, who have become unwilling Guardians of Black Pearl Temple. For the honor of her clan –– and for her own life –– Juline is forced to fight her father to the death. And even if she survives, the greatest challenge lies ahead in the hands of the martial arts master herself, Black Pearl. SC, 176pg, b&w $12.99 HARLEM BEAT VOLUME 10 POCKET MIXX GN by Yuriko Nishiyama Nate and the Johnan High Basketball Team are on their way to the National Championships, so why aren't they celebrating? With exams looming, some key players are worried that their test performances could have them sitting out one of the most important games of their lives. Nate, who's finally proven himself on the court, may be sidelined just as quickly as he found his game. It's time to buckle down and get focused… of course, that's assuming his girl-crazy teammates don't push him off-track. SC, 102pg, b&w $9.99 Special Editions COWBOY BEBOP COMPLETE ANIME GUIDE #3 The past is finally catching up with the crew of the Bebop. Find out more about Spike's past with Vicious and Julia, as well as Faye's mysterious origins, in the third volume of the Complete Anime Guide. Of course, Jet, Ed, and Ein have their moments in the spotlight as well. Featuring complete character bios, episode synopses, design sketches, and a unique atlas of the locations featured in Cowboy Bebop, this is an indispensable resource for Bebop fans. SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC (3 of 5) $12.99 GUNDAM TECHNICAL MANUAL: GUNDAM WING #2 It is the Universal Century year 0079 and the One Year War is nearing its end. The Federation is at the edge of collapse at the hands of the mighty Zeon MS army, but the tides are about to turn with a new battalion of Federation Mobile Suits based on the Gundam. This ground assault force, led by the heroic young Shiro, is about to take on the armies of Zeon in hotspots around the world. Featuring some of the best stories and technical designs in the entire Gundam series, the Gundam Technical Manual gives the play-by-play breakdown on the characters, mechanics and story of the hit animated series seen on Cartoon Network. SC, 100pg, PC $12.99 CARDCAPTORS ANIME BOOK VOLUME 2 TP When Sakura Avalon opened the mysterious Clow Book in her dad's library and released the cards inside, she inadvertently signed on for the challenge of a lifetime. Join Sakura as she faces a new rival, the "ghost" of her mother, and a bewitched friend with an enchanted sword. It's not going to be easy, but with the Clow Book's magical guardian, Kero, and her best friend Madison by her side, Sakura just might stand a chance of becoming Cardcaptor! This volume covers episodes 4-6 of the series. SC, 5x7, 148pg, FC $12.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS STRIPBUREK COMICS FROM THE OTHER EUROPE by Stripburger Top Shelf Production is proud to present Stripburger's latest selection of contemporary comics from the former socialist block. With a unique perspective on world politics and issues, these Eastern European comics artists have much to offer, but rarely see print in the Western World. Features 216 pages of fresh sequential art, all in English, representing works from Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Ukraine, and Yugoslavia. Also included is an introductory essay by Darko Macan (full of post-communist bitterness), a special feature from Kazakhstan, and a list of useful contacts. The featured artists, many of whom are already cult figures in their own countries, include: Aleksandar Zograf, Danijel Žeželj, Jakob Klemenèiè, Jacek Fras, Ascold Akishin, Igor Baranko, January Misiak, Pavel ?ech, Milorad Krsti, Roman Tolici, Sasa Kerkos, and many others. SC, 8x8, 216pg, b&w $17.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MEPHISTO AND THE EMPTY BOX by Jason Hall & Matt Kindt The Pistolwhip Boys' exciting premiere continues as they conjure up a moody and enigmatic tale of one man's obsession with lost love and newfound magic. On the night of their wedding, John and Carolyn Flynn attend the performance of a stage magician called Mephisto. But what dark and sinister secrets does Mephisto's devilish magic box hold for the newlyweds that will forever change their lives? The curtain is rising on another thrilling act of the Pistolwhip Boys' debut performance on the Top Shelf stage. b&w, 24pg $3.95 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH PISTOLWHIP GN by Matt Kindt & Jason Hall Tune-in your dial to the smashing Top Shelf debut of two young upstarts and witness with wonder as the lives of morally ambiguous characters collide in a train wreck of a graphic novel called Pistolwhip! A naïve bellhop's struggle towards a life's ambition… an expatriate musician on the run… a young woman's battle with her paranoia and her past… and the mysterious figure who wants to control their lives. Set in an exotic atmosphere of a by-gone era, Pistolwhip is a marvelous tale crafted with a crime noir feel and an artistic style reminiscent of the best European graphic novelists. (STAR13698) SC, 8x10, 128pg, b&w $14.95 SPEECHLESS: TALES FROM THE SYSTEM HC by Peter Kuper Speechless: Tales From The System is a coffee-table art book that covers the career of artist Peter Kuper from his co-founding days of World War 3, to Rolling Stone's "Comic Artist of the Year, to major magazine cover illustrator and beyond. This hardcover collection includes dozens of unpublished illustrations and wordless comics, rendered in Kuper's unique stencil- style, the same style that helped to revamp the look and feel of the world renowned Spy vs. Spy. Speechless includes essays and anecdotes on his experiences as a comic art expert in a landmark obscenity trial; a step-by-step discussion of the process of illustrating covers for magazines; commentary on creating the very first comic strip to appear in the hallowed New York Times; and tales of harrowing travels spanning the globe. (STAR12830) HC, 9x12, 112pg, FC $19.95 A COMPLETE LOWLIFE TP—REVISED EDITION by Ed Brubaker Witty and poignant, this collection of semi-autobiographical tales focuses on love, despair, lost friendships, and the murky morality of stealing from work. Lowlife dissects the Slacker/Gen X lifestyle from the inside out, bringing a great amount of humanity to the process along the way. Ed Brubaker is a critically acclaimed cartoonist and writer whose work has been translated into ten languages and nominated for the Eisner, Harvey, and Ignatz Awards. Perfect Bound. (STAR13579) SC, 6x9, 112pg, b&w $12.95 ***************** TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS TRIBULATION FORCE VOLUME 1 GN by Brian Augustyn, Paul Ryan, & Bob McLeod; cover by Lopresti & Emberlin As the world struggles to understand the catastrophic events that have taken place, our heroes band together to explore their newfound faith. Meanwhile, a multifaith alliance, global disarmament, and strange international treaties are the result of a treacherous leader's growth in power and dark ambition. SC, 48pg, FC $5.99 STARS OF THE MONTH LEFT BEHIND GN'S by Laymen, Loprestri, Moy, Carani, & Emberlin The continuing drama of those left behind. In this book, millions and millions of people around the world are suddenly and mysteriously missing. So what will happen to those who are left behind? And in Volume 2, the plot thickens as the world experiences environmental disasters, wars, and faces the rise of a political leader that will eventually become the Antichrist. VOL. 1 (STAR14609)––SC, 6x10, 48pg, FC $5.99 VOL. 2 (STAR14610)––SC, 6x10, 48pg, FC $5.99 ************** VAMPEROTICA VAMPEROTICA: WHEN DARKNESS FALLS #3 This mini-series delivers more of the heart pounding photos, comics, and gothic art that readers have come to expect. This issue features two Vamperotica comic stories –– the conclusion of "Queen Of Ages," an action packed, time travel, Luxura tale; and "Some Things Never Change," an steamy erotic tale about a vampire hooker who caters to her customer's "special needs." This issue's Vamp of the Month is Stormy Waters, an internet and print model. Back by popular demand is the Digital Art of Dark Day Production's Tony Mauro featured on the cover. Also available in a Stormy Waters Photo Nude Cover Edition. NOTE: The Nude cover is not available in Canada, Hong Kong, and the U.K. MATURE READERS REG.—b&w, 32pg $2.95 NUDE—b&w, 32pg (CAUT: 3) $3.95 CHRISTINE'S ADDICTION VIDEO CD-ROM A sex-starved vampire prowls the streets of Atlanta's underground until her past catches up to her. This is a new item in the Vamperotica Video CD series. Now you can play your movies on your laptop with just your CD-ROM drive. This Video CD is in Quicktime format so this CD-ROM will play on any computer with a CD-ROM drive. (CAUT: 4) MATURE VIEWERS CD-ROM SRP: $12.00 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS JOE SIMON'S THE COMIC BOOK MAKERS HC by Joe & Jim Simon Readers have been enchanted with the Golden Age of comics through Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay. The Comic Book Makers tells the real stories of the era, written by a participant of the age. After creating Captain America, Simon became Marvel's (Timely) first editor-in-chief and teamed with Jack Kirby to produce Captain America and various comics, and produced the first Captain Marvel comic book. With Young Romance and Young Love, Simon & Kirby created the entire genre of romance comics. Simon created and published Sick Magazine, the original Spider-Man, The Prez, Brother Power, The Geek and edited for Fox, Archie, Harvey, and Crestwood. In his book, Simon tells the compelling, definitive history of the creators. Meet the crime comics editor who would himself be accused of a gruesome murder, the horror artist who was periodically released from a mental hospital in order to meet his publishing deadlines, the famous Senator Estes Kefauver, whose subcommittee investigated comic books as a cause of juvenile delinquency, and dozens of other fascinating personalities. Joe co-wrote The Comic Book Makers with his son Jim Simon, who grew up knowing many of the great artists, writers, and publishers. Also available as a deluxe edition signed by Joe Simon, which comes with a bonus portfolio of pages only available in the deluxe edition (CAUT: 2) REG––HC, 8x11, 200pg, PC $34.95 DLX..––HC, 8x11, 200pg, PC $49.95 EYES OF LIGHT: THE FANTASY DRAWINGS OF FRANK BRUNNER SC The work of Frank Brunner reflects a unique sensibility, combining heroic design, and lush eroticism with touch of whimsy. After a long career of work for many top animation studios, this seminal illustrator of the classic Dr. Strange, Warp, Elric, and Howard the Duck is showcased in this prestige retrospective of his comics and fantasy art. Compiled by Dean Motter and J. Davie Spurlock, with an introduction by Elric creator Michael Moorcock, this is the latest from Vanguard Productions, continuing their critically acclaimed series of books. (CAUT: 2) MATURE READERS SC, 112pg, b&w $16.95 VIGIL PRESS FISH 'N CHIPS #2 by Steve Hamaker The origin story of Fish 'N Chips continues. The city's police department is closing in on the Vampyre stronghold. Val Dyer and Jaxer Fann are the two officers who will face off against Fixion himself! Clave Dyer will make some disturbing discoveries about his latest movie, and will soon be forced to take action. During all of the excitement, Val has somehow had time to continue dating fellow officer, Oman. His only fear is that his career and his love life may soon collide. b&w, 32pg $2.95 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS MEDABOTS PART 1 #1 by Rin Horuma The Medabots anime series now being shown on Fox Kids, is now available as manga! This series takes off with super-charged battling adventures of a group of kids and their unique, high performance pet robots (a.k.a. Medabots). Fueled with artificial intelligence and a specialized arsenal of unique weapons, Medabots compete against each other in exciting Robattles. Ikki dreams of becoming a champion Medafighter and competing in the World Robattle Tournament. But first, he has to get a Medabot. Ikki eventually does manage to get his own Medabot, but Metabee is a ten-year-old model and hardly listens to a thing Ikki says. Metabee does however, help Ikki to foil a couple of thieves from robbing Ikki of his Rare Medal. b&w, 40pg (1 of 4) $2.75 METABOTS PART 1 #2 by Rin Horuma Who is the mysterious Phantom Renegade? Kids look up to him as a hero, but lately he's been on a crime spree—painting polka dots on mail boxes, stealing cheesecakes, and most dastardly of all...stealing Rare Medals. Could The Phantom Renegade actually be causing this evil mayhem? Or is someone out there posing as The Phantom Renegade? b&w, 40pg (2 of 4) $2.75 ANIMERICA VOLUME 10 #5 MAY 2002 The best magazine for anime fans! Fascinating features on the latest and greatest anime, exclusive interviews, news on what's new in Japan and what's arriving soon in America, plus exclusive columns, interviews with voice-actors, anime reviews, 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! Squarebound. Magazine, 96pg, PC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 5 #5 The greatest shojo and shonen manga! 128 pages of beautiful art and stunning stories, plus fan art, manga features, and more! In this issue: Chicago: The hunt is on for Billy's kidnappers! Fushigi Yûgi: Miaka heads north in search of a treasure that will help summon Suzaku. Marionette Generation: A new beautiful editor enters Izumi's life. Revolutionary Girl Utena: Touga and Utena get closer; Anthy sneaks out to a secret destination at night. Steam Detectives: Ling Ling searches the sewers of Steam City for a monster... Video Girl Ai: Yota and Ai's trip to a waterpark is cut short when they discover Nobuko there. b&w, 128pg $4.95 PULP VOLUME 6 #5 The only true adult-oriented manga magazine in America! Pulp features 168-pages of sexy, tough, surreal, violent, and hilarious manga, plus columns and features written by experts in Japanese pop culture. In this issue: Bakune Young: As U.S. Navy jets begin their final run on the Diet building, Cagney-esque riot cops attempt to dislodge Purima and Yoshio from their stronghold inside. Banana Fish: Who should get through airport security to wish Papa Dino a bon voyage on his trip to explain the missing 50 million? None but the one responsible — Ash Lynx! Cinderalla: It's showtime! One-eyed zombie gals from all around the kingdom line up to match their empty eye sockets with the glass eye in the Prince's possession. But this is Cinderalla's day… Dance Till Tomorrow: A clean and sober Munakata shows up, reconciles with the family, and after a heartwarming reunion, begins slamming it to Aya. Or is it all just Suekichi's service-industry-induced nightmare? Even a Monkey Can Draw Manga: Our undaunted duo begin the arduous task of creating their very own manga series! Short Cuts: More surreal ko-gal madness. Uzumaki: Return of the snail people! Overcrowded housing conditions! And the entire Japanese navy gets sucked into a whirlpool. Squarebound. MATURE READERS b&w, 168pg $5.95 DANCE TILL TOMORROW VOLUME 5 TP by Naoki Yamamoto College student Suekichi Terayama has a problem: he's inherited a stamp collection worth 4.5 million dollars and has a mysterious woman in his bed! But according to his great-grandfather's will, he's got to graduate and get married to get the money, even though Aya Hibino would rather give him an advanced education in love. Torn between Aya and the rest of his so-called existence, Suekichi's got a suspicion that Aya is just after his money… In this latest volume, attorney Mr. Tachimi's plan to set-up his client Suekichi with Miyuki is progressing beyond anything he expected, but now he wants her to take it to the next level. When Miyuki tells Suekichi that she's pregnant, nothing could have been more devastating — especially when Aya showed up just minutes before to tell him the same thing! MATURE READERS SC, 208pg, b&w $15.95 STARS OF THE MONTH UZUMAKI VOLUME 1 TP by Junji Ito When normal citizens become obsessed with the ever-reducing shape of the spiral, strange accidents begin to happen that have Kirie, and her sensitive boyfriend Shuichi, puzzled and frightened. Now, with the spiral phenomenon spreading and the body count rising, Kirie and Shuichi must fight its growing number of followers or die trying! When the father of Kirie's boyfriend, Shuichi Saito, became obsessed with spirals, Kirie thought it was just an eccentric curiosity. But weeks later, when Mr. Saito is found inside a circular tub twisted into an impossible spiral shape, both Kirie and Shuichi begin to realize the gravity of their situation. Soon, other townspeople begin to join the list of strange, spiral-related incidents. Will Kirie and Shuichi make it out alive, or will the spiral claim them too? This graphic novel collects the stories from Pulp Vol. 5 #2 through Vol. 5 #7. (STAR14753) MATURE READERS SC, 4x7, 208pg, b&w $15.95 VOYEURS, INC. VOLUME 3 TP by Hideo Yamamoto When elevator girl/prostitute Misaki picks up a stalker, she falsely accuses Jun, a country boy that works in the same department store, of harassment. To clear his name and save his employment, Jun hires Voyeurs, Inc. to get to the bottom of this. But this time truth really is stranger than fiction when they find out what kind of guy this stalker is: a perverted loser salesman with a fetish for roaches! (STAR14676) MATURE READERS b&w, 208pg $16.95 **************** EAGLE VOLUME 5 TP by Kaiji Kawaguchi A labor strike turns Seattle into the latest political hotseat, and Yamaoka wants to use the situation to gain valuable electoral votes in the election. Can the Senator make his move before General Grant? Then, growing racial tension in the South sparks a wave of assassination attempts against Yamaoka! But is he merely the innocent victim he appears to be? And finally, the moment of truth arrives — election day! SC, 584pg, b&w $22.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EAGLE VOLUME 4 TP by Kaiji Kawaguchi When Cuban immigrant Maria Estefano steps forward with allegations of an affair with Senator Yamaoka, will his campaign lose all of its steam? Then, it's the night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and all of Senator Yamaoka's campaign work will undergo a trial by fire under the watchful eyes of the nation. Can Yamaoka snatch victory from his rival, the formidable Vice President, Albert Noah? (STAR14600) SC, 512pg, b&w $22.95 ******************* RANMA ½ PART 11 #2 by Rumiko Takahashi The conclusion of adventures with Pantyhose Taro! He's added octopus tentacles to his list of horrors, and so it's up to Ranma and pals to clean up his mess in the baths with the ugliest monster in town! b&w, 32 pages (2 of 11) $2.95 INU-YASHA PART 6 #12 by Rumiko Takahashi Inu Yasha and Miroku descend down into a demon pit, and as each demon wins its battle, the winner gains the powers of the loser. So when one demon is triumphant, it will be the worst demon you've ever seen — well, certainly more than Inu Yasha can handle! b&w, 40pg (12 of 15) $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH INU-YASHA TP'S by Rumiko Takahashi Time travel and the supernatural collide in the new action-adventure series by Rumiko Takahashi! When Japanese schoolgirl Kagome stumbles through a boarded-up well within an ancient shrine, she falls back in time to monster-infested sixteenth- century Japan VOL. 1 (STAR07538)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 2 (STAR08069)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 3 (STAR09797)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 4 (STAR09384)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 5 (STAR10186)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 6 (STAR11196)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 7 (STAR11824)—SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 8 (STAR12605)––SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 9 (STAR14003)––SC, b&w $15.95 VOL. 10 (STAR14739)––SC, b&w $15.95 ******************* MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY VOLUME 5: GOING COCONUTS TP by Yumi Tsukirino Hazel's grandfather, a hobby wizard and Pokémon researcher, promises to make a love potion that'll turn Almond's head — but only if Hazel will roam the world and find some Pokémon info for him first! Arbok asks Wigglytuff out on a date like no other — a run around an obstacle course! Can Arbok go the distance, or will Wigglytuff's challenge have it making tracks in the opposite direction? Plus, Hazel and Bulbasaur go to a health spa; Christmas for the Pokémon; Machamp in love and more! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC, 168pg, b&w $13.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY PART 7 #2 by Yumi Tsukirino Eevee finally gets that first date with Lu, but every Pokemon, and the world itself, tries to get in the way of romance! Then, the lovely couple has their first fight, but what's really behind the bickering? Is this romance meant to be? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 40pg (2 of 4) $4.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES VOLUME 5: MAKING WAVES TP by Hidenori Kusaka & MATO There's plenty of action as trainers named Yellow, Red, Green, and Blue explore forests, jungles, cities and caves in search of Pokémon and excitement. But can they foil the schemes of The Elite Four? Yellow's adventures take the young trainer and Pikachu to the seaside where they must solve a Pokémon migration mystery. Take on the last remnants of Team Rocket; enter a surfing contest; battle Lance and his new Pokémon Dragonair; and finally find the secret base of the ultimate evil group of Pokémon masters, the Elite Four! Yellow has the help of Blue, Green and the good gym leaders, but will that be enough? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. SC, 200pg, b&w $13.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 7 #1 by MATO In the battle between Bruno and the team of Bill and Lieutenant Surge, Red finally shows up, after who knows how long! Then, Yellow's deepest secret — finally revealed! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. b&w, 48pg (1 of 5) $4.95 POKÉMON GOLD AND SILVER TALES Viz presents four new Pokémon Tales, starring the newest characters in the Poké-verse from the Gold & Silver edition game. Tale 4: Muddy Pichu (Akihito Toda & Naoyo Kimura): For playful Pichu, it's impossible to stay clean when frolicking outdoors! Tale 5: Wobbuffet Watches Clouds: (Akihito Toda & Yasukazu Arai): When Wobbuffet dreamily watches clouds, the shapes unexpectedly come to life! Tale 6: Swinub's Nose (Akihito Toda): The Swinub family smells a delicious scent, but in turn, it leads them to danger! Tale 7: Wake Up, Lugia (Akihito Toda): Several Pokemon try to wake up Lugia as a prank... but that would be one frightening sight! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America. VOL. 4: MUDDY PICHI––4x6, 18pg, b&w $5.50 VOL. 5:WOBUFFET WATCHES CLOUDS––4x6, 18pg, b&w $5.50 VOL. 6: SWINUB'S NOSE––4x6, 18pg, b&w $5.50 VOL. 7: WAKE UP LUGIA––4x6, 18pg, b&w $5.50 BASTARD!! #5 by Kazushi Hagiwara "Ninja!!" Part 3 (of 3)—Through untold dangers, Dark Schneider and Princess Sheila have reached the top of Ninja Master Gara's stronghold. But Gara, wielder of the Murasame Blade, knows that a wizard is nearly useless in hand-to-hand combat, and his sword is faster than Schneider's spells! Who will be the first to make lewd claims about Gara's 15-year-old prisoner, Yoko? Who will stand in the bloody outcome of Dark Schneider's last-ditch spell — "Megadeath!" MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $3.95 THE BIG O PART 1 #3 by Hajime Yadate & Hitoshi Ariga Plotting to get the Big O out of the way once and for all, Beck enlists the help of a mad scientist who is an expert with the smallest things in Paradigm City –– the lightning bugs that thrive in Paradigm's night air. Using all his and the scientist's genius, Beck turns these tiny insects into a weapon that is the equal of a 20-story robot! But an innocent young girl with memories of a better time may be a victim of the struggle! b&w, 48pg (3 of 5) $3.50 CERES: CELESTIAL LEGEND PART 2 #5 by Yû Watase Aya is trapped in the Mikage building with Kagami, and being that he is her cousin, his intentions are not what they should be! Meanwhile, Aki discusses with Tôya where his future is headed. b&w, 32pg (5 of 6) $2.95 DRAGONBALL PART 4 #9 by Akira Toriyama Goku's mysterious, haloed opponent is revealed, and it's none other than... Son Gohan, his long-dead grandfather! But no sooner does the master-and-student fight come to an end than Pilaf, would-be ruler of the world, launches his own high-tech plan to get the Dragon Balls for himself! And now he knows Goku's weakness! Can Goku defeat Pilaf's scheme with no preparation, no strategy — no pants? (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (9 of 10) $2.95 DRAGONBALL Z PART 5 #4 by Akira Toriyama To our heroes' horror, the tyrant Freeza reveals that he has two more forms to transform into, each more powerful than the last! And his second-to-last form is so powerful it can tear them apart remotely by just jabbing its fingers in the air! Desperate and terrified, Vegeta asks Kuririn to seriously wound him, in the hopes that, thanks to his Saiyan auto-evolving mechanism, when he regenerates from the damage he will be powerful enough to stand a chance! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand. b&w, 48pg (4 of 12) $2.95 GALAXY EXPRESS 999 VOLUME 5 TP by Leiji Matsumoto Set in the period after the events of the movie Galaxy Express 999: The Signature Edition, the Galaxy Express 999 manga series follows Maetel and Tetsuro on the start of a new voyage to save the universe from the Ankoku no Shihaisha — the enemy of all life. Meet the legendary Captain Harlock; the icy space pirate Emeraldas; the ever-faithful Conductor; and many more legendary characters wandering the Sea of Stars! A dark explosion rips apart the very fabric of space at Manmuto's Utopia as Darqueen selfishly destroys the next station for the Galaxy Express. But is even the might of Space Battleship Yamato enough to seal the black hole caused by this explosion? Sc, 232pg, b&w $18.95 GUNDAM: THE ORIGIN #1 by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko The world of Gundam 0079 like you've never seen it before! In the future, overpopulation drives the inhabitants of Earth to live in colonies in outer space, until the Principality of Zeon, a militant colonial group, declares independence from Earth. In the ensuing civil war, half of humanity is wiped out, and Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits is the deciding weapon. Written and drawn by Yoshikazu Yasuhiko ––character designer and animation director for the original Mobile Suit Gundam animated series ––get a fresh look at the story that spawned a legend! In this first volume, Zeon ace pilot, Commander Char Aznable, thought he could foil the Federation's plan to build a mobile suit by attacking their research base on colony Side 7. He was wrong — the besieged Federation forces strike back using their new weapon, the mobile suit Gundam! Amidst the fighting, young Amuro Ray is determined not to let his friends and family die in the crossfire, but what can he do to repel the invaders? SC, 120pg, b&w $7.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GUNDAM WING: BLIND TARGET TP by Akemi Omode & Sakura Asagi A new chapter of Gundam Wing unfolds with the beautiful art of shôjo and the action of shonen manga! Relena and the Gundam pilots become targets of a shadowy conspiracy that will resort to murder and deception to get at the Gundams! But the G-Boys won't give up without a fight, and both of them are working furiously to find out who is behind the plot. But by the time the truth reveals itself will everyone come out of this unscathed? (STAR14602) SC, 152pg, PC $12.95 ***************** MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 VOLUME 4 TP by Kazuhisa Kondo When the Duchy of Zeon, a militant colonial group, declares independence from Earth, war breaks out with Zeon's army of Zaku mobile suits… until Amuro Ray, a young electronics wizard, inherits his father's top-secret invention, Mobile Suit Gundam! The official manga adaptation of the original Gundam TV series, as seen on the Cartoon Network! Amuro and Ranba Ral face off in an air-to-air mobile suit battle for supremacy and only one can come out alive! Then, while en route to the Eastern European front, the White Base encounters one of Zeon's most deadly teams of mobile suit pilots — the Black Tri- Stars! SC, 184pg, b&w $9.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: TURNABOUT #4 by Kia Asamiya Kiddy, Nami and Lum Cheng return to Tokyo to find that Rally Cheyenne has somehow managed to keep the AMP from being disbanded. However, Avalanche's important data on the Lucifer Hawks was stolen from them in the battle with Katsumi at the airport... or was it? b&w, 32pg (4 of 6) $2.95 VAGABOND PART 1 #6 by Takehiko Inoue Shinmen Takazo dies... and is figuratively reborn with a new name — Miyamoto Musashi. Given a second chance on life, Musashi sets out for Kyoto, where he plans to challenge the fierce warriors of the Yoshioka Dojo. MATURE READERS b&w, 80pg (6 of 8) $4.95 ZOIDS VOLUME 3 by Michiro Ueyama In this next volume, Van sets out into the desert with Jeek and Phina in order to protect the village and discover more about what's behind this lifeform. But they encounter a questionable character, a mercenary by the name of Irvine. Who's side will he take, and can he be trusted? SC, 5x7, 80pg, b&w $5.99 VIZ IN MAGAZINE APRIL 2002 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 STAR OF THE MONTH NAUSICÄA OF THE VALLEY OF WIND TP BOXED SET Hayao Miyazaki Nausicäa graphic novel series is a world famous science-fantasy epic, retold in the thrilling manga style. (STAR14707) Set (x4) $69.95 ***************** MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #93 Comic Book Marketplace explores the farthest reaches of the comic book universe with a look at the breathtaking work of the legendary Alex Raymond (Flash Gordon) and investigates how Gail Simone (The Simpsons, Night Nurse) is putting the "funny" back in "funny books." PLUS: Scott Shaw!'s Oddball Comics and Rob Worley's Comics2Film have joined CBM! Now each issue is packed with even more Platinum Age, Golden Age, Silver Age, Bronze Age and even — gasp! — Modern Age information on the world of comics and comic character collectibles! Each issue includes: Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw!; Comics 2 Film by Rob Worley; Inspiration Central by Bill Baker; Nolan's Notebook by Michelle Nolan; Adventures Into Weird Words by Pat Calhoun; Collectible Character Statues by Mike Wilbur; CBM Marketwatch by our Advisors; The Naiman Report by Michael Naiman; New & Noteworthy, Marketplace Mail and much, much more! With Color Gallery Cover A (Alex Raymond)—Magazine, b&w $5.95 Cover B (Gail Simone/Dead Pool)—Magazine, b&w $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #14 Just when you thought you knew all about the Justice Society, Alter Ego #14 presents this special All-Star issue featuring the JSA from the '40s to the '80s! Behind two great full-color Justice Society covers by Michael T. Gilbert and the team of Mike Nasser and Steve Leialoha, you'll find rare Justice Society art from across the years by Murphy Anderson, Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Alex Toth, Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, Dick Giordano, and more! Also featured are interviews with Golden Age All-Star Comics greats Shelly Mayer and Lee Elias, plus never-before-scene art from the unpublished 1940's JSA tale "The Will of William Wilson," secrets behind the 1970's All-Star revival, the saga of the 1980's All-Star Squadron, and JSA co- creator Gardner Fox finds himself under Mr. Monster's microscope! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 100pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST #20 Father's day comes early as CBA devotes its 20th issue to two separate celebrations of the families Kubert and Romita! One section features a joint interview with Marvel veteran and superb Spider-Man artist John Romita, Sr. and fan-favorite Thor/Hulk illustrator John Romita, Jr., as they discuss their combined 75 years of professional comic book experience! On the flipside, Joe, Adam and Andy Kubert share their histories and influences in a special roundtable conversation exclusive! Plus plenty of the surprises readers have come to expect from CBA, including unpublished and rarely seen artwork, and maybe a visit by the ladies Virginia and Muriel! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, b&w $6.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #773-776 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-16 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Diamond order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks! A new feature, a monthly checklist of all the first issues due that month called "Fab Firsts" has been added. Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. Comic Shop News is dropping the strip as a regular feature. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1483 A decade of Image! In 1992, a group of seven comics creators pooled their talents to work on their own projects as a new publishing company. Ten years later, the company that nobody thought had a chance is celebrating its first decade. Columns by Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, Mark Evanier, and Peter David round out this anniversary issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1484 Ol' Greenskin turns 40! In 1962, Bruce Banner was first exposed to gamma rays and became The Incredible Hulk in the first issue of his titular publication. Forty years later, he's still smashing! All this, plus columns by Andrew Smith, Mark Evanier, Peter David, and Tony Isabella make this issue one you can't afford to miss! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1485 CBG's Retailer Review panel takes a look at some of the comics scheduled to ship in June, complemented by columns scribed by Peter David, Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, and Mark Evanier. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1486 Go underground! In 1967, San Francisco printer Charles Plymell was exposed to the work of underground cartoonist Robert Crumb. Inspired, Plymell offered to publish Crumb's work in Zap Comics #1, and the underground comics movement was on. Then, return to the present for columns by Mark Evanier, Peter David, Tony Isabella, and Andrew Smith. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1487 More super-heroes turn 60! Golden Age historian Ron Goulart shares bios on more heroes that began their careers in 1942. Plus, columnist Peter David, Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, and Mark Evanier add their unique commentary. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #144 This is the top-selling U.S. comic news magazine in Europe! This magazine covers both mainstream and indie titles with 22+ pages of all-company news, over 100 reviews of current on-sale titles, plus regular columns on Internet gossip, market overviews, comics and film reports, international festival guide, in-depth Q&A with many answers by top professionals, investment tips, heated comics debates, and listings of all major mainstream and indie titles shipping next month — with full credits and story synopses. Plus, "Hotshots" and "Close-ups" on key titles. (Comics International) Magazine, 84pg, PC $2.25 COMICS REVUE #193 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 APRIL 2002 Funny Times features the best cartoons and stories by America's funniest cartoonists and writers. Besides well-known features such as Dave Barry, Molly Ivins, Life in Hell, Lynda Barry, and Nicole Hollander, also find the most interesting and funny new talent. The monthly format allows for topical political humor and social satire. (Funny Times) Magazine $2.95 HOGAN'S ALLEY #10 This issue of Hogan's Alley takes a look at the best comic strips you're not reading, showcasing two-dozen of the most innovative newspaper comics published today! Also, the story of Johnstone and Cushing, the company that employed many top cartoonists, including Neal Adams, Milton Caniff, Stan Drake, and others, is detailed, as well as the scoop on how The Simpsons made the transition from the small screen to the newspaper page, including Simpsons comics you've never seen! And, the never-reprinted pre-Nancy strips of Mac the Manager by the great Ernie Bushmiller are presented, plus cartoonists weigh in on terrorism, veteran cartoonists give advice to rookies, and we take a glimpse at Superman's "lost" animated cartoon! (Hogan's Alley) Magazine, 144pg $6.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A PRIME8: CREATION #1 Behind a spectacular Neal Adams wraparound cover, you'll discover that evolution is not only inevitable, it's evolving right in your face! The only survivors of Operation: Bruteforce team up to become Prime8, the ultimate simian fighting force! Through biogenetic engineering and a mystical force known only as "Dian," the Prime8 team is created by covert military operatives to serve as simple jungle grunts for foreign skirmishes. But problems arise when Silverbak, gorilla primutation leader, and his crew — Gltch (chimpanzee), PrimusOne (orangutan), Re:Jkt (spider monkey), Ryot (baboon), Imp (aye-aye), Jen-X (unknown), and Otto (human) — become too smart for their "superiors." Narrowly escaping extermination, the group makes its way to New York City, where the stage is set for the ultimate confrontation in the world's greatest arena — Madison Square Garden! Reserve a front row seat for Prime8: Creation and witness the return of great fun to comics! Created by the editor of the Eisner Award-winning magazine Comic Book Artist, and featuring Prime8 pin-ups by some of the greatest names in comics: Barry Windsor-Smith, Bruce Timm, Walter Simonson, and Sergio Aragonés! (TwoMorrow's Publication) b&w, 64pg $3.95 **************** Please refer to the Comics "D-K" section for Instructional Book by Arron Hubrich of Sketch Magazine. SKETCH MAGAZINE #14 From the storytelling images of the Sandman, to the creative wordplay of American Gods, New York Times best-selling author Neil Gaiman has woven a world of fantasy and imaginative delight into every project he has worked on. These projects have ranged from everything from comics, novels, and children's books to short stories, TV, and movies, demonstrating his abilities in a wide range of mediums. With all this in mind, Gaiman shares with Sketch his passion for storytelling and how it has allowed him to consistently surpass his past achievements. In addition, Sketch supplies all the "How To's" and fills the niche of comic creation with columns on digital coloring, illustrating, writing, and more! (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg $5.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKETCH MAGAZINE #10 Special focus on George Pérez! Sketch peeks inside the innovative mind of Pérez and analyze his incredible influence on the world of comics with a comprehensive interview about his experiences, from where he was to where he is now. In addition to the interview, Sketch will supply all the "How To…" and fill the niche of comic book creation with columns on the comic industry such as inking, coloring, writing, pencilling, promoting, packaging etc. written by some of the most respectable professionals in the business! (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg $5.95 ********************* TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE #11 Volume Two of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is being published this summer and Tripwire's got exclusive coverage! Under a Kevin O'Neill LOEG cover, Tripwire speaks exclusively to Alan Moore about the new series, with plenty of art to complement his words. Moore also discusses the bulk of his America's Best Comics work, with everything from The 49ers to Tom Strong's Terrific Tales, as well as the future of Promethea and Tomorrow Stories. Additionally, Steve Moore speaks candidly about his collaboration with Alan Moore. This issue also includes columns featuring 10 Questions with a prominent independent comic creator, comic-related film news in Flickering Images, Sounding Off, Outside The Tent, Getting Animated, Le Charcuterie Mechanique, and highlights of new Spider-Man projects in anticipation of the film, with commentary from creators Jeph Loeb, Tim Sale, Greg Rucka, and more! (Tripwire Comics & Music) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, b&w $3.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES ACTION FIGURE NEWS & TOY REVIEW #115 This issue features the Ultimate Star Wars pull-out guide, part 2 of 3! Plus, AFN introduces the next installment of Lee's Hot Wheels Casting Call and a scorchin' Hot Wheels Giveaway, as well as the Nation's #1 Hot Wheels pricing guide! Don't forget the latest-breaking toy news on Star Wars, Marvel, DC, Image, G.I. Joe, Transformers, and other top trading action figure lines, as well as the latest and greatest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles. And, as always, you get your usual "Cool Giveaways," "Altered States," "Toy-Toons," "Cool Customs," and the longest-running and most trusted Action Figure Price Guide in the business! (Action Figure News & Toy Review) Magazine, FC $5.95 LEE'S GUIDE TO COLLECTING LOOSE FIGURES Each issue of Lee's Guide to Collecting Loose Figures features comprehensive information on vintage loose toy lines such as Star Wars, Simpsons, Lord of the Rings, Transformers, G.I. Joe, Masters of the Universe, and many others produced by such prominent toy manufacturers as Kenner, Mattel, Hasbro, Mego, and Matchbox! Featured articles on "How to Collect Action Figures" and "Preservation & Storage" are included, as well as an extensive Photo Grading Guide, a complete photographic documentation of figure weapons and accessories, and notes on significant variations. (Action Figure News & Toy Review) VOLUME 1 – 40pg, FC $8.95 VOLUME 3 – 46pg, FC $8.95 VOLUME 4 – 40pg, FC $8.95 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 (#206)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#142)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#146)—Magazine, FC $4.99 GOLF (#5)—Magazine, FC $3.99 HOCKEY (#139)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#93)—Magazine, FC $3.99 SPORTS COLLECTIBLES & AUTOGRAPHS (#133)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #18 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 $4.99 BECKETT POKÉMON COLLECTOR #33 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 BECKETT YU GI OH COLLECTOR #2 Yu Gi Oh is one of the hottest entertainment sensations around, and the Beckett Yu Gi Oh Collector gives fans and collectors complete Yu Gi Oh coverage featuring checklists, video game tips and tricks, merchandise, cartoon reviews and an extensive guide to card types and rules for playing the Yu Gi Oh trading card game. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 DIE-CAST DIGEST FEBRUARY #14 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 $4.50 SPORTSCARD MARKET REPORT JUNE 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 #99 This issue features the big wrap-up of New York Toy Fair 2002. What will it mean for retailers and collectors? Interviews with top toy marketers on where the action figure market is headed in 2002. Get the scoop and learn the best direction for the secondary market potential for 2002. Plus, 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 #6 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 $4.99 TOY SHOP #278-280 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 115 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 #6 JUNE 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 "Starting Line-up" section. Also, lively feature stories, the latest in hobby news, top ten lists, market reports in all four major sports, and regular monthly columns from experts in the field. (Krause Publications) Magazine $4.99 GAME MAGAZINES DRAGON #296 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 #93 The official source for the third edition of D&D adventures! Dungeon Adventures #93 offers all-new adventures for all levels of play, each complete with maps, NPCs, new treasures and weapons, and more! (Curtis Circulation) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 GAMEPRO MAGAZINE JUNE 2002 The magazine for serious gamers, withing the pages of each monthly issue GamePro Magazine, you'll find the hottest inside scoops, in-depth reviews and previews, and all the latest tips and strategies you need to stay one move ahead of the game. Join the ranks of gamers who never miss an issue of GamePro, the World's Largest Multiplatform Gaming Magazine! (IDG Games Media Group) Magazine $4.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #18 This full-color, 64-page entertainment magazine is for the adventure gamer. 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, 64pg, FC $2.99 OFFICIAL X BOX MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM #6 MAY 2002 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.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $8.99 PC GAMER MAGAZINE WITH CD-ROM JUNE 2002 The World's Best-Selling PC Games Magazine! Every month PC Gamer has the biggest stories in PC gaming. With style and enthusiasm, our editors give you everything you need to know about the hottest upcoming titles, as well as hard-hitting reviews that ensure you'll buy the right games. Your most pressing tech questions are answered in the incomparable Hard Stuff section, where we also provide reviews of the latest PC systems, add-in cards, and peripherals. And get more out of your games by delving into the delights of our strategy section — the biggest games solved, with hundreds of cheats to help you get to the end. PC Gamer is your one-stop monthly guide to the very best in PC gaming! (Imagine Publishing, Inc.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC w/CD-ROM $7.99 PSM MAGAZINE #6 JUNE 2002 100% Playstation… 100% Independent! PSM Magazine is the place to turn to for everything in the world of Playstation 2! 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.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $4.99 WHITE DWARF #267 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 #25 3D World is the international magazine for 3D artists. Every issue covers film and game projects 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. For people who want hard information about 3D. (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $13.95 ASIAN CULT CINEMA #35 Asian Cult Cinema #35 features an exclusive interview with legendary Martial Artist actor Jimmy Wang Yu, a continuing look at Female Super Heroes, a report on new films by Ringo Lam, Stephen Chow, and Jackie Chan, a pictorial exposing the C.C.Girls, plus a retrospective look at ghost stories and the Japanese film Kwaidan. (Vital Sounds, Inc.) Digest, PC $6.00 BUFFY OFFICIAL MAGAZINE #3 Take a feature-filled jaunt through the Hellmouth, sit in the director's seat and experience what it takes to direct an episode of Buffy, meet Mercedes McNab as she divulges the joys of portraying a post-grad vampire and dating Spike, and check out the most popular places for filming Buffy and Angel in this third installment of the reanimated Buffy Magazine! (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.––Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE––Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 CASTLE OF FRANKENSTEIN PRESENTS TOME #6 Introducing the true, authentic, and authorized versions of Tome, never-before-published in English in any form until now! This series of "Castle-horror-pulp" magazines features a Frankenstein illustrated novel showcasing the spine-tingling art of Rick "Spine" Mountfort. (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $7.00 CINESCAPE JUNE 2002 Cinescape Magazine has always been a favorite of the genre entertainment fan, and now it promises to deliver more! The issue includes 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 TIMES #80 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 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 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #316 For over 21 years, Doctor Who Magazine has been the only official source for news, features, interviews, and comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveler in time and space! This issue's comic strip is "Children of the Revolution" Part Five! (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $6.80 DREAMWATCH #93 Bringing you all the spring's sci-fi and fantasy releases, plus news on forthcoming films, TV, games, and books. And, there are loads of interviews with the most prestigious figures in the industry and loads of fascinating features! Dreamwatch is the number one source of knowledge and entertainment on everything sci-fi and fantasy. (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 116pg, FC $5.99 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE NEWSLETTER Entertainment Showcase provides special reports that give a deeper look at topics of interest. These tailored features cover a wide range of topics including: regional reports on local organizations; industry outlooks on comic books, films, toys, television, video games, and animation; industry awards; markets and festivals; film and television reviews; and current information on industry-related grand openings and special events. (Entertainment Showcase) Tabloid PI Ea. FANGORIA #213 Fangoria, the world's best-selling and longest-running horror magazine, takes you behind the screams of the films and TV shows that you're dying to read about! Issue #213 boasts extensive coverage of the Chuck Russell-directed The Scorpion King, the Conan-esque sequel to The Mummy Returns starring WWF's wrestling icon The Rock; a return trip to the world of H.P. Lovecraft with Brian Yuzna, Dennis Paoli, and director Stuart Gordon in Dagon; a visit to the set of the film adaptation of the video game sensation Resident Evil; and an interview with long-time editor Bob Murawski (Army of Darkness), who reveals the behind-the-scenes magic of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man! All this, plus all the latest news, TV updates, gossip and video, DVD and book reviews you've come to expect from Fangoria! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 FEMME FATALES VOLUME 11 #4 Soft Bodies' Queen, Becky Lebeau! Only Femme Fatales brings you the lethal beauty of Becky LeBeau! FF talks to the Soft Bodies video series creator on a variety of juicy topics, complete with a photo layout that's sure to please! You won't want to miss their next exciting issue that also features Belinda McCrory from The Matrix; Kathleen Kinmont talks about her continuing career and personal life; and Debra DeLiso from Iced and Slumber Party Massacre. Plus, a retrospective on the career of '60s bombshell, Celeste Yarnell! (Cinefantastique) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FILMFAX #90 Filmfax covers entertainment media that includes radio, television, and film, both live action and animated, produced from the late 1920s up to and including the mid 1970s. With the basic goal of historically documenting the entertainment field and the people involved in it, Filmfax provides interviews, articles that give a new slant on an old subject, and articles that bring to light new information of interest. (Filmfax) Magazine $7.50 FILM REVIEW SPECIAL #39 When does a film become a franchise? When it gets a sequel, of course, and this special issue of Film Review takes a comprehensive look at the films that expand upon the themes of their progenitors, why they were produced in the first place, and the successes and failures. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $11.99 FORTEAN TIMES #158 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 $5.95 G-8 AND HIS BATTLE ACES #4 It swooped down out of the night – a monster bird that snatched its human prey in steel-like talons – and fled. What was this mystery beast? It flew like the wind – bullets couldn't harm it – yet G-8 followed it grimly, thrusting his own wings into this horror trap to untangle the most daring war scheme ever laid by a sky fiend! (Action Ink) Magazine, 112pg, FC $9.95 HIGH TIMES JUNE 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Times) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 134pg, FC $4.99 JUXTAPOZ MAY/JUNE 2002 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 LOCUS #495 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 MOVIE IDOLS MAGAZINE #27 One of the most critically-acclaimed young actors working today, Brad Pitt's career has seen him tread a unique path through both traditional Hollywood blockbusters and more offbeat projects. Movie Idols takes a fresh look at the life and career of this handsome and talented star whose work encompasses the likes of 12 Monkeys, Interview With A Vampire, Meet Joe Black, Spy Game, and Ocean's 11. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 PENTHOUSE JULY 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 $7.99 PERFECT 10 SUMMER 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Perfect 10 Publishing) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $6.99 PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES VIDEOSCOPE #41 Special Super Sci-Fi Guys Edition! Exclusive Interviews: Millenium star Lance Henriksen; director John Carpenter on Ghosts of Mars; "Last of the Shark-Men": House Peters, Jr. on Flash Gordon! Plus: Andy Sidaris on DVD; Exploitation Update; Behind the Planet of the Apes; over 90 new genre-video/DVD reviews, and much, much more! (Phanmedia, Inc.) Magazine $4.95 PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES VIDEOSCOPE #42 Special International Genre Edition! Videoscope #42 features exclusive interviews with directors Alex (Dance with the Devil, Mark of the Beast) de la Iglesia and Alejandro (El Topo, Santa Sangre) Jodorowsky, plus a glimpse from the Miami Film Festival, Debbie Rochon on American Nightmare, and over 100 new genre-video/DVD reviews! Action! Horror! Sci-Fi! Anime! Cult! Asian! Thriller! Exploitation! And much, much more! (Phanmedia, Inc.) Magazine $4.95 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 (JUNE)––Magazine $4.99 PRESENTS (JUNE/JULY)––Magazine $6.99 PRIVATE (#30)––Magazine $6.99 PROTOCULTURE ADDICTS #71 Protoculture Addicts is one of the main anime and manga magazines in North America, and also the oldest –– around for over 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. It's the best guide to anime culture. This issue spotlights twelve brand-new anime series that have yet to be seen in North America: Anime Complex Night, Comet-san, Earth Defense Family, Final Fantasy Unlimited, Fruit Basket, Mazinkaizer, Offside, Oh My Goddess! The Movie, One Piece TV Special and Movie, Shaman King, Sister Princess, Tottoko Hamutaro, Z.O.E.: Dolores, I, and more! Plus the usual blend of "Anime World" articles, reviews of recent anime and manga- related products, and the latest news. (Protoculture) Magazine, 76pg, PC $4.95 SCARY MONSTERS MAGAZINE #42 Scary Monsters now enters eleven eerie years of horror mayhem, and to celebrate they've scared up some frightening treats featuring a retrospective interview with Peggy Moran (The Mummy's Hand), plus articles and reviews showcasing King Kong Escapes, Daughter of Dr. Jekyll, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, the 1963 Famous Monster cards, huge fantasy Dinosaurs of the early 60's, and much more! (Dennis Druktenis Publishing) Magazine $6.95 SCREEN POWER THE OFFICIAL JACKIE CHAN MAGAZINE VOLUME 4 #3 Featured in this fully-endorsed publication spanning the immensely popular film career of martial-arts and international film star Jackie Chan, you'll find an exclusive interview with Hong Kong's brightest action star, Edison Chen, a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Jackie Chan's next feature film, Highbinders, an invitation to Chan's Christmas 2000 Charity Concert in Las Vegas, a full review and Los Angeles premiere report on Rush Hour 2, plus extensive details on all the new DVDs hitting the market, new merchandise, news, reviews, competitions, and all the happenings in the Jackie Chan world! (Jackie Chan Fan Club) (CAUT: 4) Resolicited from Previews Vol. XI, #7 (JUL012401) Magazine, FC $7.95 SFX #91 The smashing, spirited sci-fi magazine from Britain, SFX is the biggest, brightest, and boldest science fiction magazine in the world, filled to the brim with everything and anything you ever wanted to know about science fiction, fantasy, and horror, featuring late-breaking news, in-depth interviews, behind-the-scene reports, multi-media reviews (books, comics, games, videos, TV), and much more. SFX, the future never looked better! (Future Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $7.75 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE SOUVENIR MAGAZINE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE COLLECTOR'S EDITION Get your Spider-Sense tingling as the amazing Spider-Man swings into action in this Collector's Edition Movie Souvenir Magazine! Not only is this the definitive guide to this summer's webslinging, skyscraping blockbuster, this Previews Exclusive magazine features the latest scoop on Spider-Man stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst, as well as the inside story on director Sam Raimi, plus the low down on everyone's favorite villain the Green Goblin, portrayed by William Dafoe! (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE––Magazine, 76pg, FC $7.95 SPIDER-MAN OFFICIAL MOVIE SOUVENIR MAGAZINE Encounter the Green Goblin, the mean, green, fighting machine played by William Dafoe; survive the arac attack and find out just how Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man; meet Parker's posse and join the Spidey-gang; hearken to writer David Koepp as he shares his perspectives on spinning threads and scripting a hero with legs; visit Web Sight for your access-all-areas pass to exclusive Spidey pix! All this and more await you in the Spider-Man Official Movie Souvenir Magazine, taking you on a webspinning tour into the making of this blockbuster movie! (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) STANDARD EDITION––Magazine, 68pg, FC $7.95 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE––Magazine, 68pg, FC $7.95 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #37 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 #60 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 $5.95 STARBURST #285 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 STARLOG #299 For over 25 years, Starlog has taken readers behind the scenes, previewing the latest sci-fi and fantasy movies, TV series, and literature with the writers, artists, directors, special FX wizards, and actors who create them. Starlog explores the science fiction universe like no other magazine. Featured in this issue you'll find spectacular, multi-interview coverage of the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga, Star Wars II: Attack of the Clones; an exclusive interview with Kirsten Dunst as she reflects on her role of Mary Jane in Spider-Man; an overview of Steven Spielberg's film adaptation of Philip K. Dick's Minority Report starring Tom Cruise; plus additional cast interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from Disney's latest toon Lilo & Stitch, Men In Black 2, Scooby Doo, Reign of Fire, X-Files, Enterprise, Mutant X, and more! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $7.99 STARLOG CELEBRITY SERIES PRESENTS: STAR WARS 25TH ANNIVERSARY It all began in 1977, in a galaxy far, far away! Starlog #7 was there for that historic event and is proud to invite you in joining in on the 25th Anniversary celebration of this American icon. This spectacular 100-page photo-journal offers an extensive, comprehensive tour into the star-spanning universe conjured by George Lucas, complemented by conceptual blueprints, illustrations, and complete photo coverage chronicling the Star Wars epic saga! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 STARLOG MOVIE MAGIC PRESENTS: SPIDER-MAN & OTHER COMICS HEROES This one-shot special featuring the new movie, directed by Sam Raimi, will have complete coverage from Spidey's comic book creation to the film's special FX thrills. covering other comics heroes such as X-Men, Superman, Men In Black 2, Batman, and more! This full-color collectible special is a must-have for comic fans! (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $6.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS #106 JULY 2002 The number one sport that is both entertaining and that crosses all age demographics. Each issue of Superstar has exclusive, photographed from ringside photos, interviews and edited by the wrestling pro, George Napolitano. Get involved with the wrestlers we all love to hate. In addition, exclusive interviews with the sexy Girls of Wrestling. All exciting, glossy color, suitable for framing. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 THWAK #3 Wrapped within a cover tribute to Warren's Creepy #1 by Victor Strickland, this third installment of mayhem from the unstable minds of Thwak includes more ridiculous nonsense from talent around the country. There are plenty of monstrous goodies to sink your fangs into in this all "Monster" issue featuring Billy Genius's illustrated lyrics to the "Monster Mash," Dave Newton's homage to EC comics, Scott Gosar's horrifying "Monsters Walk Among Us," and Martan Jallad's look at the ultimate monster, and more! Enjoy! (Tool Publications) Magazine, 32pg $3.99 TV ZONE #150 The world's longest-running cult television magazine reaches a landmark 150th edition! Join the celebration with a bumper- sized edition, free give-aways, fabulous prizes to be won, and the usual blend of terrific interviews and news on your favorite shows like Stargate SG-1, Angel, Enterprise, Farscape, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lexx, 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 $7.99 TV ZONE SPECIAL #45 TV Zone examines the men and women who strive to protect our world and universe from the dark forces of evil. Meet the strong, the brave, the daring, and the handsome as TV Zone explores the heroes from all your favorite shows, including Star Trek, Farscape, Doctor Who, Buffy, Angel and many more! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 ULTIMATE DVD #29 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 $7.99 VIDEO WATCHDOG #83 If you're into horror, science fiction, or fantasy films, Hong Kong action cinema, '60s sexploitation, or other cult movies with an alternative bend, Video Watchdog is the magazine for you! Each 80-page issue is jam-packed with in-depth reviews of all the latest releases on VHS, DVD, and LaserDisc, including coverage of rare mail-order and import titles. Want to know if a new release is complete, correctly letterboxed, or otherwise worth your investment? Only Video Watchdog gives you the lowdown — regularly comparing new releases to earlier versions, and illustrating reviews with actual frame enlargements to show you what you're getting! And each issue is built around compelling feature articles about exciting releases, restored footage, lost classics, career interviews, and other essential reading! Now monthly! (Video Watchdog) Magazine, 80pg $6.50 WRAPPED IN PLASTIC #58 The world's longest-running bi-monthly magazine devoted to analysis and critique of the works of David Lynch and other artists associated with the television series, Twin Peaks, WIP regularly features in-depth analyses of films (and other projects) by Lynch, interviews with Twin Peaks actors, writers, and producers, news on current projects by Lynch and other TP alum, a letters column, and news on the television series, plus X-Files news, and the usual letters and news updates about all things Lynchian! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 WWF MAGAZINE JUNE 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 JUNE 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, Chris Jericho, 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 OFFICIAL X-FILES MAGAZINE #3 This issue meet the man who got the whole thing rolling ? the infamous Chris Carter – as we interrogate The X-Files' creator to get information on future episodes and to find out how he feels about the show generally. Plus, come face-to-face with A.D. Skinner, and meet up with FBI agents of the past and present including Agents Fowley and Spender. On top of that there's a Lone Gunmen special, Cary Elwes and James Pickens Jr will be joining us, and there's a chance to win X-treme prizes in our competition. (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) NEWSSTAND ED.––Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE––Magazine, 68pg, FC $5.99 XPOSÉ #67 Interviews, features, and news from the world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Andromeda, Enterprise, Earth: Final Conflict, and The X-Files. Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 BOOKS SECTION ART BOOKS THE ART OF DORIAN CLEAVENGER VOLUME 1 TPB From the mundane to the fantastic, from the beautiful to the shocking, Dorian's work encompasses all realms and has been referred to as the "New School" of fantasy art, offering a refreshing escape from reality and a look into a world that exists only in the mind's eye. One of the most talented and prolific illustrators of the impossible, his blending of real and unreal is both flawless in detail and breathless in execution. This stunning German import of his work, complemented with English text, is loaded with over 100 magnificent examples of Dorian's craft, meticulously reproduced in this oversized softcover edition. (SQP) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TPB, FC $19.95 STARS OF THE MONTH BARBS VOL 1 REGULAR EDITION This Gallery Girls Collection features barbarian babes rendered by Rich Larson, Esteban Maroto, and many more top artists! (SQP) (STAR02839) MATURE READERS TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 BATTLE AX: THE SAVAGE ART OF BROCAL REMOHI by Brocal Remohi One of Europe's better-known and much-in-demand fantasy greats, Brocal's brand of barbarian non-stop action has graced the cover of many a paperback and magazine. His ability to imbue his work with all the power and terror of a true berserker in mid-killcraze is something that has to be seen to be believed! If you like your savage barbarians feral and your amazon beauties breath taking, then the artwork of Brocal will fill your needs quite nicely! Contains cover-to-cover carnage, with brain-splitting scenes of swords, sorcery, and sinister mayhem! A must for fans of non-stop savagery! (SQP) (STAR12381) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 72pg $9.95 ***************** BORIS VALLEJO'S BODIES TPB SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or UK. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 128pg, PC $17.99 STARS OF THE MONTH CRUEL & UNUSUAL: THE GREG LOUDON SKETCHBOOK by Greg Loudon If you like your temptresses torrid, and your pleasures naughty, then Greg Loudon's Cruel and Unusual is what you need. This commercial artist with a dark compulsion creates pin-up art of fabulous babes and blood-sucking female vampires. In this collection, he let it all out. Prepare for his feverish imagination and ability to render females of every description. (SQP) (STAR12846) MATURE READERS TPB, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $9.95 DINO BABES—REGULAR EDITION TPB Is that a brontosaurus in your pocket or are you just glad you saw this book? Artists from around the world take turns illustrating dinosaurs and the women who love them. Cover art by Joe Chiodo. (SQP) (STAR07095) MATURE READERS TPB, 64pg, b&w $9.95 DRAGONS, MYTHS AND MAYHEM TPB He does more than create state-of-the-art designs for film. Special effects wizard Tommy Castillo has produced a collection of original drawings that capture his sly wit, love of the macabre, and brilliant attention to detail. A collection of disturbing drawings of things that come out at night. Enjoy it at your own peril! (SQP) (STAR14730) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 FATAL BEAUTY: THE BOADA SKETCHBOOK A long time collaborator on the many Gallery Girl Books for SQP, international illustrator Boada has been gearing up his own collection of fantasy art for this book and has amassed a stunning gallery of work! From the raw energy of the penciled rough to the lush mastery of the final oils, Boada makes this impossible journey look like an effortless walk in the park. SQP is honored to introduce this fantasy master to an American audience. (SQP) (STAR10524) MATURE READERS 64pg, b&w $9.95 ************** FRAZETTA INDEX BONANZA TPB indexed by Milton Courter Behold! There was a dreaming of a new age of art. Frazetta illustrated it, and the earth shook! Frazetta, the master visionary fantasy artist of our time, who with one stroke of a brush, and a push of a pen has entertained and intrigued thousands for fifty years, is an undying icon of pure artistic pleasure. Useable by both the hard core collector and novice alike, this 132-page tome listing over 1,600 individual references where Frazetta's stark imagery has been captured in various English language publications, from fanzines, comics, and magazines to trading cards, books, and portfolios. Please note that this is a reference guide, and not an individual collection of Frazetta's art. (1-930043-14-7) TPB, 8x11, 132pg $29.95 FRENZIED FAUNA: FROM A TO Z HC by Michel Gagné Another visual feast from four-time Annie Award nominated animator Michel Gagné! You've seen his warped vision with the wildly successful "Insanely Twisted Rabbits." Now find out what he's done with the rest of the animal kingdom, in an alphabetical tour that will blow your mind! Never before has there been a menagerie so wild, wonderful, winsome, and weird! (Gagne International Press) (0-9666404-9-7) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x10, 32pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH INSANELY TWISTED RABBITS HC by Michel Gagné In his fifth book, internationally acclaimed animation artist Michel Gagné (The Iron Giant) launches his imagination at warp speed. This exquisitely rendered collection hovers between the delightful and disturbing, the benign and bizarre. Tender, amusing, Gagné soars to his signature best. Features 43 illustrations, with 24 in color. (Gagne International Press) (0-9666404- 4-6) (STAR13219) HC, 8x10, 32pg $14.95 ************** COLLECTING COMICS VALUES ANNUAL 2002 TPB by Alex G. Malloy Packed with more than 90,000 listings and over 700 illustrations of classic and contemporary comics, this valuable resource details updated and comprehensive information based on current market reports on pricing, grading, buying, selling, and preserving comic books so that collectors can more accurately and confidently evaluate and value their collections. (Krause Publications) (0-87349-393-1) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 816pg, b&w $19.95 MARILYN MEMORABILIA TPB by Clark Kidder Putting a price on the priceless performer! This comprehensive price and identification guide to Marilyn Monroe memorabilia offers up-to-date prices on everything a true Marilyn enthusiast might crave, including books, figurines, calendars, photographs, and more! With values for more than 3,500 items complemented by over 500 stunning photographs of collectible items, this valuable resource provides interesting historical tidbits about Marilyn, and offers a practical approach to starting or managing a collection. (Krause Publications) (0-87349-342-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 224pg, FC $24.95 TRANSMANUAL II: TRANSFORMERS 1987-90 IDENTIFICATION GUIDE TPB This second volume of the TransManual series covers the hard-to-find years 4-7 of the Transformers Generation 1 toy line. Contained within you'll find detailed colored pictures of the specific robot's front, back, vehicle mode, instruction lists, weapons, and accessories, plus tech specs and the variations of each robot. (Mark Kimmels Toy Rebellion) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 120pg, FC $30.00 COMIC THEMES AKIKO AND THE INTERGALACTIC ZOO HC by Mark Crilley Introducing the fifth Akiko novel from the Eisner Award nominated creator Mark Crilley! Akiko, renowned for helping rescue Prince Froptoppit of the Planet Smoo, has returned to her home planet for a brief respite. But Akiko's not-so-normal adventures start up again when the grateful King of Smoo sends Akiko, Spuckler Boach, Gax, Poog, and Mr. Beeba on an all- expenses-paid vacation to the planet Quilk – home of the Intergalactic Zoo! But, the zookeeper takes a special interest in Akiko, and she is added to his personal collection! Will Akiko and her friends find a way to escape from this nightmare vacation? (Random House) (0-385-72968-5) (CAUT: 4) HC $9.95 STARS OF THE MONTH 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) (STAR14634) HC $9.95 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) (STAR14682) HC, 176pg $9.95 *************** COMIC WARS HC How Two Tycoons Battled Over the Marvel Comics Empire—And Both Lost! by Dan Raviv In the mid-1990s, Marvel Entertainment became embroiled in a crisis as strange as one of its comic book stories. Locked in a battle for control of the half-century-old company were two Goliath-like corporate raiders, tycoon Ron Perelman and Carl Icahn, and two virtually unknown Davids: Ike Perlmutter and Avi Arad, Israeli immigrants with a passion for the toy business. Combining hard-hitting journalism with entertaining storytelling, Comic Wars takes readers behind the scenes of America's most bitter bankruptcy and captures the high-stakes, often hilarious twists and turns of this financial fiasco. (Random House) (07-679-0830-9) (CAUT: 4) HC $24.95 DAN DECARLO TPB by Mary Smith with an introduction by Stan Lee The limited reissue of a classic! A fan favorite artist on Archie's Betty and Veronica for 48 years, Dan DeCarlo has produced some of the best-loved comic book art ever in a career spanning over 50 years. From his high school sketches and work as an Army artist, to his early work for Marvel and other publishers as showcased in such classics as Jeanie, Millie the Model, and My Friend Irma, as well as girlie cartoons from Humorama, DeCarlo's life and career are reverently captured in words and pictures. First published in 1992, this second edition features a new introduction by Mary Smith, including all the original text and illustrations from the initial volume. (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 128pg, b&w $35.95 FANTASY / SCI-FI THE HOBBIT COMPANION HC by David Day Exploring the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, master hobbit investigator David Day reveals the myriad crafty puns, riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations beneath the saga's thrilling surface. Intriguing to the uninitiated, enchanting to the Tolkien enthusiast, with wonderful watercolor illustrations, character representations, and scenic renderings by renowned artist Lidia Postma, the Hobbit Companion exposes the core of Tolkien's intricate wordplay, and is an invaluable guide to a land rich in myth and magic. (Friedman Fairfax Publishing) (1-58663-528-X) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic specialty shops. HC, 9x12, 96pg, FC $12.98 NEIL GAIMAN'S AMERICAN GODS MMPB by Neil Gaiman The storm was coming! Shadow spent three years in prison, keeping his head down, doing his time. All he wanted was to get back to the loving arms of his wife and to stay out of trouble for the rest of his life. Until he learns that his wife has been killed in an accident, and his world becomes a colder place. On the plane ride home to the funeral, Shadow meets a self-styled grifter and rogue, Mr. Wednesday, who offers Shadow a job. And Shadow, a man with nothing to lose accepts. But working for the enigmatic Wednesday is not without its price, and Shadow soon learns that the past does not die, that everyone, including his late wife, had secrets, and that the stakes are higher than anyone could have imagined. All around them a storm of epic proportions threatens to break, and Shadow and Wednesday will be swept up into a conflict as old as humanity itself. For beneath the placid surface of everyday life a war is being fought -- and the prize is the very soul of America. As unsettling as it is exhilarating, American Gods is a dark and kaleidoscopic journey deep into myth and across an America at once eerily familiar and utterly alien. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-380-78903-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 608pg $7.99 T2: INFILTRATOR MMPB by S.M. Stirling Based on the world created in the motion picture written by James Cameron and William Wisher, the blockbuster Terminator adventure continues in the first officially authorized novel ever! In secret and alone, one woman, one man, and one boy battle for humankind's survival. The next epic conflict in the war against the tyrannical machines has begun, as Sarah and John Conner must confront a new, more terrifying Terminator unit – one that can actually pass as "human"! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-380-80816-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 544pg $7.99 THE THIEF OF TIME MMPB by Terry Pratchett Time stops for no one…until now, that is, in this wickedly brilliant satire from the author of The Fifth Elephant and The Truth! Everybody wants more time, which is why on Discworld only the experts can manage it – the venerable Monks of History who store it and pump it from where it's wasted to places where busy denizens lament, "Oh where does the time go?" But, a young horologist is about to do the unthinkable. He's going to stop time by building the world's first truly accurate clock. Which means the esteemed History Monk Lu-Tze and his apprentice Lobsang have to stop the timepiece before it starts, for if the Perfect Clock starts ticking, Time, as we know it, will end! (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-103132-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 384pg $6.99 TOLKIEN'S RING HC by David Day The ring has been an ever-powerful, ever-present symbol in world mythologies and religions for thousands of years. J.R.R. Tolkien, the creator of The Hobbit, had an immense knowledge of and love for this mythological history and, thus, the symbol of the ring figures prominently in many of his tales. Beautifully illustrated by Alan Lee, and drawing upon the primary myths and legends of the world, Tolkien's Rings takes a fascinating look into the workings of Tolkien's dynamic mind. (Friedman Fairfax Publishing) (1-58663-527-X) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic specialty shops. HC, 8x11, 184pg, FC $12.98 THE WRITER'S GUIDE TO FANTASY LITERATURE TPB edited by Philip Martin If you ever wanted to craft your own spellbinding tales of wonder, The Writer's Guide to Fantasy Literature provides you with a wealth of proven techniques as taught by such masters of the field as J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter), Stephen King, Ursula Le Guin, and many more! In this helpful resource, over 30 leading fantasy authors offer their insider secrets and detailed overview of the fantasy-writing field, from mastering the five basic types of fantasy genre and practicing basic fantasy-writing techniques to generating ideas, overcoming writer's block, and marketing your work. For aspiring writers of fantasy fiction, this guide conjures up a magical cauldron of sure-fire advice! (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-87116-195-8) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic specialty shops. NOTE: Available in U.S. and Puerto Rico only. TPB, 7x9, 240pg, b&w $16.95 HORROR CREEPSHOWS: THE ILLUSTRATED STEPHEN KING MOVIE GUIDE TPB by Stephen Jones Lavishly illustrated with 200 rare posters, behind-the-scenes photos, exclusive movie stills, and dazzling book covers, Creepshows is the definitive illustrated guide to the more than 50 film and television productions, sequels and spinoffs, stage shows, radio plays, and computer games adapted from the work of master storyteller Stephen King. Additionally, this fantastic, one-of-a-kind resource features complete overviews of highly praised TV works such as The Stand and Storm of the Century, an exclusive one-on-one interview with Stephen King, and contributions by director Mick Garris, Green Mile screenwriter Frank Darabont, horror artist Bernie Wrightson, and authors Peter Straub, Harlan Ellison, and David J. Schow. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-7884-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Available in U.S. and Puerto Rico only. TPB, 8x11, 192pg, FC $19.95 THE THIEF OF ALWAYS MMPB by Clive Barker Harvey Swick is just a normal, 10-year-old boy, so bored with "The great gray beast, February" that his sighs of boredom can be heard over a mile away. Or so says Rictus, a man who offers Harvey a trip to the Holiday House, a place where a child's dreams are said to come true and everyday is a holiday. But when Harvey agrees to go there, he gets a lot more than he bargained for! The Thief of Always offers a rare and magical glimpse into the imaginative genius of Clive Barker, one of the true masters of the macabre and adult horror, weaving a dazzling, metaphysical tale suitable for children of all ages. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-440994-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 224pg $5.99 A WALKING TOUR OF THE SHAMBLES SC by Neil Gaiman & Gene Wolfe Just a little distance from Fairie, in Dark Chicago, is "The Shambles." Chicagoans don't ever mention it. You won't find it in Fodors. And the Mayor will never award it "Best Neighborhood". But, if you must go there – and we really recommend that you don't – then you must carry, A Walking Tour of the Shambles, Neil Gaiman's and Gene Wolfe's indispensable guide to one of the most mysterious and horrific neighborhoods in Chicago, illustrated by one of America's finest artists of the macabre, Randy Broecker! In the vein of Charles Addams and Edward Gorey, Gaiman and Wolfe affect the voice of a tour guide through The Shambles, a fictitious place filled with magic and psychopaths, hidden torments and wonders. Venture at the risk of your own sanity! (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x8, 64pg, b&w $15.00 HOW-TO HOW TO DRAW PEANUTS TPB by Charles M. Schulz Draw Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the rest of the Peanuts gang, with step-by-step guidance and cartooning techniques suitable for children of all ages by the beloved creator himself, Charles M. Schulz! (Andrews and McMeel) (0-8167-7247-9) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, or UK. TPB, 8x10, 32pg, b&w $3.95 HOW TO DRAW SPIDER-MAN TPB by Steve Behling This glorious, full-color "Web-ster" children's guide teaches young fans how to render Spider-Man, his allies, and his archenemies, including Mary Jane, Black Cat, Daredevil, Venom, Dr. Octopus, Mysterio, Lizard, Vulture, and more! (Andrews and McMeel) (0-8167-7448-X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, Puerto Rico, or UK. TPB, 8x10, 32pg, FC $4.95 HOW TO WRITE FOR ANIMATION TPB by Jeffrey Scott Jeffrey Scott is one of animation's most acclaimed writers, having written over six-hundred animated television scripts for such series as Superfriends, Jim Henson's Muppet Babies, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, among others. With step-by-step instructions, this Emmy Award-winning animation writer details every stop on the road from inspiration to production, with sections on premises, outlines, storyboards, treatments, description, and dialogue. Additionally, this seasoned veteran gives foolproof advice on how to sell the finished product – breaking in, getting an agent, and negotiating the treacherous Hollywood pitch meeting. How to Write for Animation is the ultimate guide for anyone with ambitions of writing for the most rapidly developing medium in all of entertainment. (Overlook Press) (1-58567-240-8) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 255pg, b&w $27.95 HUMOR DILBERT: ANOTHER DAY IN CUBICLE PARADISE TPB by Scott Adams Featured in 2,000 newspapers and enjoyed by 150 million fans in 65 countries and 19 languages, Dilbert speaks for oppressed office workers everywhere. In this 19th collection, Dilbert and his cohorts, Dogbert, Catbert, Ratbert, and the pointy-haired boss, once again entertain with their cubicle humor. From bizarre personal decisions to meetings gone bad, from schizoid secretaries to consultants from hell, Another Day in Cubicle Paradise provides a guaranteed recipe for success. (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2194-1) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x9, 128pg $10.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DILBERT: WHEN DID IGNORANCE BECOME A POINT OF VIEW? TPB 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) (STAR14640) TPB, 8x9, 128pg $10.95 ****************** MIKE NELSON'S MIND OVER MATTERS TPB by Michael J. Nelson The author of Mike Nelson's Movie Megacheese tackles the absurdities of modern living – from moisturizers to meat – in this all-new collection of more than 50 hilarious essays. Mike Nelson, one of America's brightest young humorists and cult icon as the on-air host of Mystery Science Theater 3000, finds the fun in all aspects of the human condition, no matter how absurd. Join him on an angst-filled visit to a health spa; shopping sessions at Home Depot and Radio Shack; a gut-busting discourse on the history of television; ruminations on his roles as husband, father, and citizen; and much, much more. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-093614-2) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 288pg $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MUTTS: SUNDAY MORNINGS TPB 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) (STAR14705) TPB, 11x8, 144pg $12.95 ***************** MOVIES & TV CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND MOVIE DIARY TPB by Bob Balaban Originally published in 1978, this brilliantly written and hugely entertaining book offers an actor's eye view of the making of Steven Spielberg's classic sci-fi phenomenon Close Encounters of the Third Kind, now on the brink of its 25th anniversary. Bob Balaban, the actor who played Laughlin in the film, opposite the legendary Francois Truffaut as Lacombe, provides the most detailed account of Steven Spielberg at work yet published, including a fascinating portrait of the late Truffaut, superbly capturing what it's truly like to make a sci-fi blockbuster. This revised edition features an introduction by Steven Spielberg, a new afterward by Balaban, and dozens of rare and previously unpublished photos from the making of the film. (1-84023-430- X) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 160pg, PC $16.99 E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL: 20 YEARS OF MAGIC He is afraid. He is alone. He is three million light years from home. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, the story that touched the world, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and Newmarket Press wants to invite you to join in on the festivities. With a behind- the-scenes exploration of the initial concept and development of the project with extensive commentary from key participants in the movie including Steven Spielberg, Kathleen Kennedy, Melissa Mathison, Drew Barrymore, Henry Thomas, and others, accompanied by over 200 color and b&w illustrations and exclusive photographs from the movie, complete with the annotated, fully-illustrated original screenplay, this retrospective glimpse into one of the most beloved films of all time will entertain, amaze, and enlighten. Relive the mystery, the suspense, the adventure, the call…that started it all! (Newmarket Press) (CAUT: 4) HC $34.95 TPB $22.95 INSIDE THE YELLOW SUBMARINE TPB by Dr. Robert R. Hieronimous This book is the ultimate and exclusive resource for fans of this memorable achievement in The Beatles' career, revealing countless facts, candid perspectives by the cast and production crew, and showcasing numerous colorful slides and photos depicting scenes and characters from the animated cult classic. Additional features include original art from the movie, an introduction by The Beatles' producer Sir George Martin, a foreward by scriptwriter Erich Segal, and new, original cover art from Yellow Submarine art director Heinz Edelman. (Krause Publications) (0-87349-360-5) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 432pg, PC $24.95 THE MATRIX SHOOTING SCRIPT TPB The extraordinary vision of writers/directors Larry and Andy Wachowski is captured in its purest form with the film's shooting script. Winner of four Academy Awards, The Matrix is the tale of a computer hacker forced to confront his destiny challenges our perceptions of reality. Includes the 122-page shooting script, scene notes, stills, and full credits. (Newmarket Press) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. TPB $17.95 POP CULTURE FLASH FRAMES: A NEW POP CULTURE TPB by Laurie Dolphin & Stuart S. Shapiro Flash animation is the heartbeat of a new generation of pop culture enthusiasts. Whether creating their own independent animated clips or working with some of the biggest names in the music world such as Jimi Hendrix, Todd Rundgren, Beck, Dr. Dre, and Phish, these Flash artists maximize this software's high resolution, intense saturation of color, and quick speed to create some of the hottest content on the web. Featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics icon Stan Lee, Flash Frames: A New Pop Culture celebrates the work of 40 of the most innovative media artists currently using this program, showcasing the work of everyone from veteran celebrity animators like Russ Heath to such cutting-edge cult heroes as Joe Cartoon. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-1837-7) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 9x9, 300pg, FC $24.95 FOLEY IS GOOD MMPB by Mick Foley Some people might think that World Wrestling Federation Superstar Mick Foley said his piece in his number one New York Times bestselling literary opus Have a Nice Day! But, Mick Foley is back with a vengeance, as Foley Is Good picks up right where the last book left off, as once again readers are given a wrestler's-eye view of the behind-the-scenes action in the World Wrestling Federation. With the same total honesty and riotous humor displayed in his last offering, Mick shines a spotlight into some of the hidden corners of the World Wrestling Federation, and if you want to get inside the head of one of sports entertainment's biggest Superstars, then there's no substitute for Foley Is Good. (Harper Collins Publishers) (0-06-103241-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 608pg $7.99 FUNNY FACE HISTORY AND VALUE GUIDE TPB by Mark Rich & Jeff Potocsnak The spud everybody loves to play with is turning 50 years old! This colorful retrospect offers an amusing history of Potato Heads, Block Heads, and Magic Whiskers, and the growth of this popular toy over the past 50 years, featuring information on variations on the original toy and accessories, plus a checklist and price guide for collectors of Mr. Potato Head memorabilia. (Krause Publications) (0-87349-418-0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x10, 128pg, FC $21.95 PULP HEROES THE SPIDER #69: RULE OF THE MONSTER MEN TPB by Norvell Page The Spider must contend with an underworld sadist recruits his followers by kidnapping crowds of tourists bound for the 1939 World's Fair! (Bold Venture Press) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 112pg $10.00 ZORRO MASTERS EDITION: A TASK FOR ZORRO TPB by Johnston McCulley His exploits have thrilled four generations. His fame has been constant since his debut in 1919. And his mark is known to all – "Z" for Zorro! Don Diego Vega dares to challenge the might of powerful, deadly foes! When thieves and highwaymen disrupt the peace of Alta California, the masked avenger of the night rides forth to strike down a vicious, evil ring of death and destruction in this novel reprinted from 1947! (Pulp Adventures, Inc.) (1-891729-31-4) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 8x11, 128pg $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ZORRO: THE MASTERS EDITION VOLUME 2 TPB by Johnston McCulley The legend and lore of Zorro has delighted audiences for nearly a century. Now, see where the legend began and developed in this series designed to reprint all of Johnston McCulley's original Zorro short stories, novellas, and novelettes from the classic pulp magazines. Most of these stories have never been reprinted since their first appearances over 50 years ago. (Pulp Adventures, Inc.) (1-891729-21-7) TPB, 8x11, 128pg $15.00 **************** STAR TREK STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS 5 TPB edited by Dean Wesley Smith The excitement sparked by the annual nationwide search for original short fiction penned by Star Trek fans has by now reached a fever pitch of a Federation-Borg face-off. The award-winning quality tales in this fifth collection represent the very best of roughly five thousand stories submitted. A dazzling showcase for imaginative new writing talent, this volume also serves as an open invitation for Star Trek fans to submit their work for consideration in next year's contest. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-3778- 0) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 5x8, 320pg $14.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE STARGAZER DUOLOGY BOOK ONE MMPB by Michael Jan Friedman The young Captain Jean Luc Picard accepts a dangerous assignment to capture the terrorist called the White Wolf, who has been raiding Federation shipping. And, even when the mission is revealed as a trap, Picard presses home his mission! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-2792-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.99 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION: THE STARGAZER DUOLOGY BOOK TWO MMPB by Michael Jan Friedman Young Captain Jean Luc Picard and the crew of the Stargazer race to help engineer Phigus Simenon reach the planet Gnalish, where his lizard-like race is locked in a battle for the very survival of their kind. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-2794-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $6.99 SUPER-HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN COLLECTED TP by Chip Kidd The Batman mythology has fired the American imagination since 1939. Its ever-growing popularity right up until today has spawned thousands of toys, gadgets, plastic figurines, night-lights, wind-up toys, wristwatches, and many other collectibles. Drawing upon the author's own extensive personal collection, as well as those of such notable fans as Andy Warhol and the DC Comics archives, Batman Collected brings these memorabilia to life. Extreme close-up photography and dramatic chiaroscuro lighting gives these memorabilia a magnificent aura of dark menace that brilliantly reflects the Batman ethos. Additionally, 16 brand-new pages of fresh material not included in the original 1996 hardcover, including newly issued collectibles as well as obscure, recently discovered items, are also incorporated. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-0465-1) (STAR14725) TP, 9x12, 292pg, FC $29.95 *************** SPIDER-MAN: REVENGE OF THE SINISTER SIX MMPB by Adam-Troy Castro Peter Parker, the amazing Spider-Man, has made an astonishing discovery – he has a sister! Unfortunately, the manipulative super-villain, The Gentleman, has somehow brainwashed her into becoming Spider-Man's deadly nemesis, Pity! Together with Doctor Octopus, Electro, The Vulture, and Mysterio, they've formed the newest incarnation of the super-villain group dedicated to destroy Spider-Man, the Sinister Six! But there's something more than just the death of Spider-Man on the Sinister Six's agenda; something that has caused Col. Sean Morgan and his high-tech anti-espionage agents of S.A.F.E. to become involved. Can Spider-Man and Morgan stop the Sinister Six before they can put their world-threatening plan in motion, and save Peter's sister before it's too late?! (I Books) (0-7434-4463-9) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 450pg $6.99 STRACZYNSKI'S RISING STARS BOOK ONE: BORN IN FIRE MMPB by J. Michael Straczynski Over twenty years ago, a comet struck the Earth just outside the town of Pederson, Illinois. There were 113 children in utero when the flash hit, and every one of them was affected, gaining extraordinary super-powers as they matured. This is the story of how these "rising stars" came to be. The story of the world they touched. And the terror, beauty, and death that happened in the spaces in-between. (I Books) (0-7434-3512-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $6.99 X-MEN: THE LEGACY QUEST BOOK ONE TPB by Steve Lyons Hank McCoy – the X-Men's Beast – has been working to find a cure for the deadly Legacy Virus that has been sweeping through the world's mutant population. But the Beast is not alone in this quest. Set up on a research facility on a remote Pacific island in an abandoned scientific base once occupied by the star-spanning warrior race, the Kree, Sebastion Shaw, the Black King of the dread Hellfire Club, is using the vast resources of his sinister secret organization to develop a cure as well. When the X-Men's friend, Moira McTaggart – the only human currently infected by the Legacy Virus – is captured by Shaw's men, the X-Men embark on a mission to rescue her and break forever the power of the Hellfire Club! (I Books) (0-7434-4468-X) (CAUT: 4) TPB, 6x9, 288pg $14.00 INTERNATIONAL SECTION EUROPEAN IMPORTS –– BOOKS COMICFIGUREN SPECIAL PRICE CATALOG 2001-02 by Various Imported from Germany! This volume is dedicated to the Smurfs, the Gnome Family, and the "Mainzelmannchen." Features full-color photos that illustrate all the figures (approximately 1,500), which are sorted by year. The price catalog lists the figure's name, manufacturer, accessories, and how the current collector's price for each. German text. (888/3-9806794-6-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 196pg, FC $13.99 DON LAWRENCE COLLECTED HC by Meeten Wellman & Rob van Bavel Imported from England! For many decades, English children drooled over the portrayals in the Look and Learn educational magazine, little knowing the name of Don Lawrence. This book gives the chance to repent. Crammed into its pages are more than 800 reproductions of magazine covers, comic strip albums, and books, as well as strip pages, illustrations, posters, and every other possible work by Lawrence. All images are numbered, making it an ultimate checklist of his career from early work on Young Marvelman through Look and Learn and the Trigan Empire to Storm and beyond. English text. (133/BP86) (CAUT: 4) HC, 9x12, 58pg, FC $59.99 MILTON CANIFF: AMERICAN STAR AND STRIPES TP Imported from Italy! The first in the Profiles series featuring a look at Milt Caniff's career in detail, also underlining his collaboration with Noel Sickles. It also includes a comprehensive listing of Caniff's comic strips and features 200 illustrations. English and Italian text. (133) (CAUT: 4) SC, 148pg, PC $16.95 EUROPEAN IMPORTS –– COMICS ARCANA MATER ASHCAN #1 edited by Manfredi Toraldo Imported from Italy! This book of studies and sketches for Manfredi Toraldo's new comic Demons and Heroes in a passionate fantasy saga. English and Italian text. Also available as a signed limited edition! (133/AM000) (CAUT: 4) REG.––FC, 32pg $19.99 LTD.––FC, 32pg $31.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS –– BOOKS ANGELIC LAYER PERFECT COLLECTION SC by CLAMP This guidebook tackles the series Angelic Layer. It introduces you to the characters, stories, data, and more. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 94pg, PC $25.99 DEVIL MAY CRY GRAPHIC EDITION SC This graphic book features striking art, graphics, and design sketches from the hit PlayStation 2 game! Japanese text. (8193) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 119pg, FC $40.99 GODZILLA/MOTHRA/KING GHIDORAH: ALL MONSTERS ATTACK SC by Asahi Sonorama This book covers the latest Godzilla movie –– Godzilla/Mothra/King Ghidorah: All Monsters Attack. See the "making of" scenes and photos! Squarebound "mook" format. Japanese text. (7819/4-257-13044-x) (CAUT:4) SC, 8x11, 98pg, FC $27.99 GORILLA KICK! SHOU TAJIMA ILLUSTRATION SC by Shouu Tajima This artist's book is spiral bound with plastic covers and a plastic slipcase. This sketchbook features Shouu Tajima's rough sketches and illustrations. Japanese text. (7819/4-7661-1281-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $56.99 SAKURA WARS 3 SC This book covers the brand-new third game in the Sakura Taisen Wars series, featuring character and mecha designs! Japanese text. (8193/4-7973-1573-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 160pg, PC $47.99 X: FIRST CONTACT ANIME SC This guidebook covers the X anime series, based on the manga by renowned studio CLAMP. Comes with a free trading card. Japanese text. (8193/4-04-853437-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 96pg, FC $20.99 YOSHITAKA AMANO: KITEN ILLUSTRATION SC by Yoshitaka Amano Vampire Hunter D, Gatchaman, and Final Fantasy artist Yoshitaka Amano's latest illustration book is here! "Kiten" contains the contents of Amano's work from "Maten," "Hiten," and "Katen," plus 65 rare and gorgeous illustrations Amano-san created in the 1990s. Highly recommended for fans of manga and anime, as well as for those who appreciate the finest in fantasy artwork. This huge, oversized volume contains full-page, full-color illustrations with minimal Japanese text. (7819/4-257- 03646-x) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x12, 300pg, FC $110.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — HOW TO DRAW MANGA HOW TO DRAW MANGA VOLUME 6 ENGLISH EDITION SC Martial Arts and Combat Sports by Hikaru Hayashi As expected, skill in drawing powerful, combat scenes showing judo, karate, kendo, boxing, and other similar sports is an indispensable element to sports manga. For that reason, this volume in the acclaimed How to Draw Manga series provides the reader with thorough explanations for drawing marital arts and combat sports. This book methodically covers everything from basic movements to practical applications of the sports to actual manga scenes. (8193/4-88996-082-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 10x7, 140pg, FC $18.95 HOW TO DRAW MANGA MALE CHARACTERS ENGLISH EDITION SC by Hikaru Hayashi This book is a companion to the volume of Techniques for Drawing Female Manga Characters focusing on how to draw boys and young men. There are many expressive techniques for drawing boys and young men, such as moving scenes, fitting uniforms, expressing age, and more. (42/4-7661-1240-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 132pg, b&w $19.95 JAPANESE IMPORTS — MANGA BATTLE GIRL AI MANGA #1 by Yukako Iisaka After she was killed in a car accident, high school student Ai was reborn as "Battle Girl Ai," whose mission is world peace. Along with her partner Sinogu, a mysterious boy, she fights against people who threaten the peace of the world. Japanese text. (7819/4-09-138711-x) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 374pg, b&w $11.99 BATTLESHIP YAMAMOTO YOKO MANGA #1 by Yoichi Kadoi A young woman, Yoko Yamamoto, is the pilot of a special attack space battleship. She joins the war by using her ship, Battleship Yamamoto Yoko, between "Tera" and "Nes." Japanese text. (7819/4-04-926089-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 200pg, b&w $17.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A COWBOY BEBOP MANGA #3 The manga adaptation for the new and exciting Cowboy Bebop TV anime. Meet the crew of the spaceship Bebop who act as bounty hunters tracking down the most dangerous criminals in the galaxy. Meet Spike Spiegel who appreciates the finer things in life, like good jazz and Bruce Lee flicks. His partner, Jet Black, is a cyborg and former cop with kind-hearted streak. Then there's Faye Valentine, a beautiful gambler, and Ein, the trusty canine companion. Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853185-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 178pg, b&w $9.95 ***************** FIGURE 17 MANGA #1 by Sekihiko Inui Figure 17 is the latest manga creation from Naohito Takahashi, creator of To Heart and Iron Angel Kurumi. Figure 17 follows the main characters Tsubasa and Hikaru, who share special super powers which activate whenever they unite! Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2006-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $11.99 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR MANGA #22-23 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) #22 (4-10-770072-0)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 #23 (4-10-770076-3)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 FUSHIGI YUGI COMPLETE VERSION MANGA #2 by Yuu Watase Miaka Yuki and her best friend, Yui Hongo, are led to a dusty room in the far corner of the National Library by a mysterious glowing bird. There, they find and begin to read a mysterious book which pulls them both into Ancient China! While Yui gets pulled back to Japan, Miaka remains trapped in a world filled with bandits, emperors, magic, and no fast food. All she has to do is become the high priestess of Suzaku, gather the seven Suzaku Seishi (guardians), and control a power that will fulfill her wish — if she can survive! A huge, near-400-page collection of the fan-favorite manga! Japanese text. (7819/4-09-138732-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 382pg, b&w $17.99 HYPER POLICE MANGA #7 Meet the gal pal team of Natsuki and Sakura. Natsuki is a half-human/half-cat cutie with big ears, a tail, and swimming pool eyes. Her partner is Sakura, a lovely fox-person. Together these two comely female bounty hunters struggle to apprehend criminals in the devilish criminal town of Shinjuku, with nothing but their good looks and some really big guns! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $17.99 KIKAIDER 02 MANGA #3 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. (7819/4-04-713468-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 198pg, b&w $10.99 MIDNIGHT EYE GOKU #2 by Buichi Terasawa From the creator of Space Adventurer Cobra! Set in 2014, in a Tokyo rebuilt after a devastating earthquake, private eye Fuurinji Goku investigates a sinister mega-corporation. He is subsequently snatched from certain death by an agency that implants a super computer into his left eye, allowing him to control the world's networks. Goku has the flavor of a hard-boiled pre-cyber punk, and features short, self-contained stories filled with drugs, high-tech, androids, and smart-aleck one-liners! Japanese text. (7819/4-8401-0415-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) SC, 7x10, 286pg, b&w $21.99 MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON MAY 2002 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. (7819/13691-05) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, b&w $12.50 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Z MAY 2002 Here is another big, beautiful phonebook-style monthly manga anthology featuring manga stories such as Big O, Kamen Rider Spirits, Devilman Amon, WildArms, and many more! Japanese text. (7819/18341-05) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 670pg, b&w $9.99 O.BO.RO. MANGA #2 by Megumu Okada Megumu Okada is the popular creator of Shadow Skill, and this is his latest creation! O.BO.RO is a dark fantasy manga. This story was originally serialized in Japanese magazines, but Okada stopped drawing the series before its conclusion. Now the creator has returned to the material, making this a great reason for his fans to rejoice! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-926183-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 180pg, b&w $18.99 RAVE MANGA #1 by Hiro Mashima Based on the Anime TV Series, now showing in Japan! While fishing on an island, Haru finds a strange creature, similar to a dog, but with the special power to search out special stones called Rave. Haru and the creature then set off on a quest to find the stones in this lighthearted comedy. Japanese text. (7819/4-06-312779-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 186pg, b&w $8.99 RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: LADY OF PHARIS #2 by Ryo Mizuno & Akihiro Yamada Introducing new Lodoss characters, including the heroine Flaus, a savage warrior fire-maiden who leaves her evil master to live a life of her own amongst the demons and vampires of Lodoss. She meets Wort and Beld, who join her on her quest to find the legendary King Fahn, and all journey to Allania where they are tested to the limit in defending Lodoss from the horned Beast and the powerful witch Mana! This version features 86 pages of added material, not included in its original serialization! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853419-x) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x8, 290pg, b&w $19.99 SENGUN #6 by Go Nagai 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- 16626-x) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $10.99 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE MAY 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. (7819/04879-05) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 500pg, b&w $8.99 SPACE ADVENTURE COBRA #3 by Buichi Terasawa It's Buichi Terasawa's cigar-chomping, lovable space pirate and rogue, Cobra! By a chance encounter, Cobra hooks up with a beautiful bounty hunter called Jane Flower who has incurred the wraith of Lord Necron — a crystaline cyborg who leads the largest crime syndicate in the galaxy. With Necron and his mechanized armies not far behind, Cobra and Jane search for her two lost sisters and her wandering planet. Illustrated to look like anime cells. Japanese text. (7819/4-08-859254-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 192pg, FC $15.99 TAKEKI RYUSEI MANGA #1 From the author of Hokuto No Ken (Fist of the North Star)! This modern story's atmosphere is similar to Hokuto No Ken, but has a totally different story, which includes several exciting fighting scenes. Japanese text. (7819/4-08-872036-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $8.99 WEEKLY JUMP MAY 2002 ISSUES New to Previews! One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of May 2002, each packed with great manga serials! Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black- and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 480 pages… at only $4.99! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) 5/0202 (29932-5/2)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 5/9/02 (29932-5/9)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 5/16/02 (29932-5/16)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 5/23/02 (29932-5/23)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 WEEKLY SHONEN MAGAZINE MAY 2002 ISSUES New to Previews! One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of May 2002, each packed with great manga serials! Printed on traditional multi-colored paper in black- and-white (and some full-color pages), each issue averages about 480 pages… at only $4.99! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) 5/4/02 (20651-5/4)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 5/11/02 (20651-5/11)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 5/18/02 (20651-5/18)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 5/25/02 (20651-5/25)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 X COMIC SPECIAL #1 by CLAMP Collected from the pages of Monthly Asuka Magazine comes the fan-favorite series, X! This popular fantasy manga has been adapted to a feature OVA and now an anime TV series. This is a huge collection of great manga — featuring over 700 pages of action! Japanese text. (7819/11556-10) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 733pg, b&w $16.99 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST 2ND SEASON ANIME COMIC #3 by Kosuke Hujisjima Based on the animated TV series You're Under Arrest. This full-color book features an all-new character and comes with a full-color trading card! Reproduces cels from the anime in fumetti style. Japanese text. (7819/4-06-310142-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 142pg, FC $17.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE MAY 2002 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. (7819/01577-04) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $11.99 ANIME MONO CATALOG: ANIMEDIA YEARBOOK 2002 Animedia presents their annual year-end roundup of related merchandise items for popular Japanese anime shows. Features such goods as models, trading cards, arcade prizes, videos, CD-ROMs, CDs, laser discs, DVDs, video games, and much more. Spotlights items from such series as Inu Yasha, Angelic Layer, Saiyuki, and more. Includes a color two-sided foldout poster. Japanese text. (8193/4-05-602706-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 112pg, PC $21.99 NEWTYPE MAY 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. (7819/07009-05) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 OTOMEX #2 From the publishers of Hobby Japan comes the "new style Heroine magazine" covering the unique world of shoujo anime, manga, and games. Each issue is jam-packed with color art and features on some of the latest Japanese releases. Plus: all the latest anime products, card games, and fan art. Japanese text. (7819) Magazine, 8x12, FC $14.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY MAY 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) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 290pg, PC $15.99 FIGURE MANIACS SPECIAL #3 From the publishers of Dengeki Hobby! Thrill to a host of superbly crafted and painted sexy anime and manga girl figures, statues, and garage kits in this Figure Maniacs special. Includes figure kits from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Ah! My Goddess, Card Captor Sakura, Sailor Moon, the video game hit Dead or Alive 2, and many more! Japanese text. (8193/4-8402-2024-7) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 110pg, PC $29.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #56 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 G-DOLL #1 G-Doll is the new Japanese collectors magazine dedicated to the building, sculpting, and collecting of sexy anime girl figures! Under a cover featuring the beautiful Belldandy from Oh My Goddess, you'll find tons of full-color photos depicting the latest manufactured kits and statues, as well as scratch-built original creations! Japanese text. (7819/4-8130-0621-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 128pg, FC $24.99 HOBBY JAPAN MAY & JUNE 2002 New Lower Price! 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. (7819) (CAUT: 4) MAY—SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99 JUNE—SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99 HYPER HOBBY VOLUME 45 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 MAY 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) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 REPLICANT WORKS 2 1999-2001 Like the first book, Replicant Works 2 contains large color photographs of meticulously detailed garage kits and character figures of the most popular characters from series like Oh! My Goddess, Sailor Moon, Love Hina, G-Taste, Gundam, Alka, Cowboy Bebop, Dead or Alive, Soul Calibur, Fatal Fury, and many other top series. Minimal Japanese text. (7819/4-8124-0821-0) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x12, 172pg, FC $64.99 WONDERFUL WORLD OF AOSHIMA FACTORY SC by Take Shobo This guidebook introduces you to the plastic model maker Aoshima, including an etire history of the world famous manufacturer. Featuring Ideon, Zanbot 3, Daitarn 3, and more! Japanese text. (7891/4-8124-0813-x) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 222pg, FC $44.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — GUNDAM GUNDAM 0083: OPERATION STARDUST "SPACE" MANGA by Masahumi Matsuura Based on the OVA series of Gundam 0083! The Zion's strongest Mobile Armor, "Neoe Ziel", appears! Japanese text. (7819/4- 8402-2005-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $12.99 GUNDAM DESIGN & PRODUCTS BY HAJIME KATOKI An entire book dedicated to the design and products by mechanics designer Hajime Katoki (Virtual On, Patlabor). Katoki re- designed the Gundam Wing mecha from the TV series, Endless Waltz. This volume features loads of his model kits—Hajime's designs were used for the recent Bandai Gundam Fix toy line in Japan! Katoki's hand may have influenced many anime series, but his Gundam work is unsurpassed! Japanese text. (8193/4-04-853421-1) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x10, 128pg, FC $49.99 GUNDAM MG DATA BOOK SC From the publishers of Hobby Japan! Follow the history of the Gundam MG (Master Grade) model kit series from its inception to the present day! Tons of photos showing completed Gundam kits, box art, and pre-production designs are included in this indispensable volume! This is a crucial book for all pla-mo otaku! Japanese text. Japanese text. (133/KETS03) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 284pg, PC $33.99 GUNDAM MODELS CATALOG 2002 Is there ever an end to the Gundam modeling mania? Definitely not, as there are still Mobile Suit designs that have yet to be realized in 3-D form! For the kits that have been made (and there are plenty!), this thick volume from the publishers of Dengeki Hobby magazine will begin to shed some light on what is available. Dynamic photography of completed kits and their accessories adorns each page of this essential publication! Japanese text. (8193/4-8402-2055-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x12, 164pg, FC $39.99 GUNDAM WAR: THE COMPLETE CARD GUIDE VOLUME 2 SC From Japan comes this guidebook to the Cardass Masters Mobile Suit Gundam CCG, presenting over 1,000 different card images from the long-running game series. Includes almost every Mobile Suit and variants from throughout the Gundam series, as well as the various pilots and cast members. Each volume includes an exclusive MS-06R-1A Zaku card available nowhere else! Full-color throughout. Japanese text. (8193/4-7753-0034-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x12, 200pg, FC $40.99 TURN-A-GUNDAM DESIGNS SC by Akira Yasuda This book covers behind-the-scenes character design for the newest Gundam series! Japanese text. (8193/4-04-853293-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x11, 95pg, FC $84.99 GUNDAM ON SPACESHIP KEYCHAINS If you're looking for somewhere safe to keep your keys, then look no further. These Mobile Suits are armed to the teeth to repel all comers, and come riding a spaceship for a speedy getaway if flight is required. These are well detailed and solid. Based on Yoshiyuki Tomino's long-lived franchise. Collect all three! (133/KR79S) (CAUT: 4) Keychains SRP: $4.99Ea. JAPANESE IMPORTS — NEON GENESIS EVANGELION GROUNDWORK OF EVANGELION: THE MOVIE VOLUME 2 This thick volume collects a host of black-and-white animation pencils and character designs from the Evangelion movie. See the "groundwork" for the anime series that has captured the imaginations of otaku around the world! Includes a 20-page color section and color dustjacket. Minimal Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x12, 300pg, b&w $67.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION MANGA #6 The latest volume in the original manga version of Neon Genesis Evangelion by Gainax. In the year 2015 AD, the Angels, huge alien war machines, invade Earth. Mankind seems helpless until the special duty organization "NERV" develops the "Multi-Purpose Humanoid Fighting Machine" (a.k.a. "Evangelions") to battle the invaders. Three youths are selected to pilot the EVA's —Shinji Ikari, Rei Ayanami, and Asuka Langley. It's up to them to save mankind! Japanese text. (7819/4-04- 713380-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $10.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION EVA CHROME LIGHTERS These are special versions of Evangelion lighters. Unit 00 features Zero Evangelion and Rei Ayanami; Unit 01 features the 1st Evangelion and the Silhoutte; and Unit 02 features 2nd Evangelion and Asuka. (7819) (CAUT: 4) UNIT 00 (PANJ0003)––Lighter $175.99 UNIT 01 (PANJ0004)––Lighter $175.99 UNIT 02 (PANJ0005)––Lighter $175.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION REI'S BLUES T-SHIRT Rei Ayanami is the first child and pilots the difficult Eva Prototype 00 which was prone to run amok and injure its pilot. Deep thinking and moody Rei is often thought by other crew to be schizoid. 100% cotton T-shirt on blue. (133/NUTS151) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION BLOOD EVA T-SHIRT Eva Test Type 01, fashioned on Angel Lilith, has undoubtedly seen far more action in its time than any other EVA. It is extremely unpredictable and, more than once, has moved without energy supply. It is said to be a berserker. Its pilot is third born Shinji Ikari who is only alive because of his Eva's destructive ways. 100% cotton T-shirt on black. (133/NUTS150) L-XL $17.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS ––- APPAREL FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: "RAOH THE CONQUEROR" T-SHIRT He is a very proud and ruthless conqueror of this waste world and is better know as "Ken'ou" (King of the Punch). Originally a 1983 manga "Hokuto No Ken" by Tetsuo Hara and Bronson, Fist of the North Star soon spawned a whole series of manga, TV anime, theatre and live action releases. This black 100% cotton shirt depicts Raoh, who wants to kill his the youngest brother, Kenshiro, for being chosen by their father as the true heir. (133/KETS04L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 GALAXY EXPRESS 999: "ALL ABOARD!" T-SHIRT The original manga series by Leiji Matsumoto which, at times, seems to merge into his other major works, from Captain Harlock to Yamato (Starblazers). All aboard for adventure between the 'have's and 'have-not's on this black 100% cotton shirt. (133/GALTS01L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 LUPIN III: "FUJIKO'S GUILE" T-SHIRT Mine Fujiko is a beautiful thief who uses her body to get where she wants to be. But wearing this black 100% cotton shirt shows that she's ended up in the right place — across your chest! (133/NUTS155L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU: "ETERNAL GUARDIAN" T-SHIRT She is 13 year-old Miyu, the Vampire Princess, who in turn is guarded by Larva, a Western Shinma who has tasted her blood! Wear this black 100% cotton shirt that features the only one who remains of the Vampire clan. (133/NUTS152L) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS ––- MERCHANDISE ASTRO BOY KEYCHAINS When Osamu Tezuka started drawing Astro Boy in the early '60s, did he know that the young robot boy would still be protecting humanity forty years on by holding the only key to the door? Here are four classic poses of the young hero via 2 ½" tall figures, plus one of the love interest, Astro Girl, extremely well-detailed and individually blister-packed for ease of display. Blister card packaging. (133/KR89) (CAUT: 4) Keychain SRP: $6.50Ea. COWBOY BEBOP BACKPACK STRAPS Need some fancy additions to your go-gear? These 1 ½" long straps feature 2 characters, and can be used on backpacks. They also make for great keychains, zipper pulls, and cel phone cords! (133/KR91) (CAUT: 4) Strap SRP: $7.99Ea. DRAGONBALL Z 3D MUG Enjoy a mug of your favorite beverage with these commemorative 3-D Dragonball Z collectibles! (4632) (CAUT: 4) CAPSULE CORP "REGULAR"—Mug $10.99 CAPSULE CORP "MARBLE"—Mug $10.99 DORAEMON THREE-LINK KEYCHAIN Doraemon is a robot cat with a pouch of gadgets. And in that pouch you would find this three–link keychain! Sweet! (133/KR85) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $4.50 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR 12-INCH RESIN BANK KEN A man of massive stature like Kenshiro deserves a massive statue! Being a man of more than one talent, he naturally acts as a savings bank for you! This 12" polyresin statue bank is hand-painted, too! (133/KERE01) (CAUT: 4) Bank $32.99 LUPIN III BACKPACK STRAPS Although in no need of a key himself he will keep yours safe for you (after he uses it?)! Otherwise he will use the strap to zip up those who might tell on him. Characters include: Arsene Lupin III (third in a line of Master Thieves), Jigen Daisuke (who is avoiding the Mafia), Ishikawa Goemon (a Samurai with a sword forged from meteor metal), Mine Fujiko (a beautiful thief), and Zenigata Keibu (a policeman hot on LIII's trail). These 3" long straps can be used on backpacks. They also make for great keychains, zipper pulls, and cel phone cords! Each figure is individually blistered carded. (133/KR90) (CAUT: 4) Strap SRP: $6.50 MAZINGER Z METAL KEYCHAIN From the rich, robot filled imagination of Go Nagai came the first "pilotable" robot in the shape of Mazinger Z, forerunner of many more to come. This impressive super alloy robot with his pilot, Koji, fought off the evil Dr Hell. So you know that this solid 2" metal keychain should be able to look after a simple set of keys! (133/KR86) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $5.99 RANMA ½ RESIN STATUE BANK GENMA Genma Saotome is very much like his son, Ranma. Stubborn and arrogant about his martial arts abilities. He rarely showcases them, however, due to laziness. It seems fitting, therefore, that he fell into the cursed spring at Jusenkyo that turns him into a giant panda now whenever he gets wet with cold water. He seems content enough with his transformation though or is he just hiding from his wife, Nodoka. He will be able to hide your hard saved cash from prying eyes though. Anyone for the beach? This 8" hand-made polyresin and hand-painted statue sports high art and a personal finish. (133/RARE04) Bank $24.99 IMPORTED ADULT PUBLICATIONS All Adult Publications feature Japanese/Spanish text: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. European Books SWEAT, TEARS, & REFLECTIONS SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (5258) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 96pg, FC $29.99 WEARING A SMILE HC by Henry Cobbold & Tim Major SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (133/0-9539649-0-6) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 8x11, FC $20.99 WES BENSCOTER ART BOOK SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (5258) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 76pg, FC $39.99 Japanese Manga & Books CHIMA PRO MANGA #1 by Mio Kurosawa SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $12.99 EIKEN MANGA #2 by Seiji Matsuyama SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 196pg, b&w $7.99 IKETERU POLICE MANGA #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99 SOMEBODY'S LOVER MANGA #1 by Nozomu Tamaki SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $11.99 TSUKASA BULLET HC by Jun Tsukasa SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7819/4-89829-828-1) ADULT MATERIAL HC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $73.99 Japanese Magazines BUG BUG CG MAY 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Japanese text. (42) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 CANDY CLUB APRIL 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 LEMON CLUB MAY 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO MAY 2002 This excellent monthly hentai magazine presents a plethora of naughty and steamy tales in the traditional manga/anime style. Japanese text. SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB MARCH 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (42) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 EL VIBORA #261 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.99 KISS COMIX #121 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, PC $7.99 Japanese CD-ROMs LOVE LOVE SHOW! CD-ROM GAME SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (7865/HB1) ADULT MATERIAL PC Game $34.95 TRADING CARDS COOL COLLECTIBLES XENA SEASON 6 WET, WICKED, & WILD CHASE CARD SET The Wet Wicked & Wild Chase Set features nine different, full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" prism foil cards. Set Features Xena and Gabrielle in wet, wicked, and wild poses! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x9) PI XENA SEASON 6 FOREVER GABRIELLE CHASE CARDS This rare full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" case card of Gabrielle has an actual piece of film inserted in the card. (145) (CAUT: 4) G1––Card PI G2––Card PI 1964 BEATLES CARD SET The original four-card set! Each black-and-white card measures 1 ½" x 2 ½". Set features John, Paul, George, and Ringo. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x4) PI 1993 BEATLES HIT SONGS GOLD FOIL CARD COLLECTION This 10-card chase set honors all the #1 hits from the world's greatest rock 'n roll band — The Beatles! Impossible to put together! The #1 hits immortalized are: "I Want To Hold Your Hand" (1964), "She Loves You" (1964), "Can't Buy Me Love" (1964), "Love Me Do" (1964), "A Hard Day's Night" (1964), "I Feel Fine" (1964), "Eight Days A Week" (1965), "Ticket To Ride" (1965), "Help" (1965), "Yesterday" (1965), "We Can Work It Out" (1965), "Paperback Writer" (1966), "Penny Lane" (1967), "All You Need Is Love" (1967), "Hello, Goodbye" (1967), "Hey Jude" (1968), "Get Back" (1969), "Something" (1969), "Let It Be" (1970), and "The Long And Winding Road" (1970). (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x10) PI 1993 BEATLES U.S. CONCERT FOIL EMBOSSED CARD COLLECTION This rare two-card Beatles Concert foil-embossed chase card set officially commemorates the historic events of The Beatles' first U.S. concert at The Washington Coliseum, Washington, DC, on Tuesday, February 11, 1964 and The Beatles' last U.S. concert at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA, on Monday, August 29, 1966. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x2) PI WIZARD OF OZ COLLECTOR CARD SET This set of 72 different, full-color, 2 ½" x 3 ½" rainbow foiled cards is printed on 24-point stock. Features all your favorite characters, including: Dorothy, Toto, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. Plus, all the thrills and excitement of the all-time classic movie The Wizard of Oz! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x72) PI STAR TREK: VOYAGER AUTOGRAPHED CARDS Choose from two cards signed by two members of the crew of Voyager, the ship that got hurtled several quadrants from Earth — Captain of the ship Catherine Janeway or resident Borg, Seven of Nine! (8394) JANEWAY (STVA1)—Card PI SEVEN OF NINE (STVA7)—Card PI STAR TREK: VOYAGER INTERSTELLAR SPECIES CHASE CARD SETS To the best of our knowledge, the Star Trek: Voyager "Closer to Home" set had the lowest production run of any Star Trek card series. The "Interstellar Species" chase sets were produced using a unique plastic technology — translucent, two-sided cards. Each card features a different alien species , as classified by Seven of Nine's Species Classification Files. The Green set is the "regular" set, while the Red set is the parallel set to the Green set. Nine cards per set. (8394) GREEN––Set PI RED––Set PI SPORTS CARDS 23KT GOLD COLLECTIBLES DALE EARNHARDT PATRIOTIC U.S. FLAG 23KT GOLD CARD This card features an amazing exclusive U.S. flag foil in the background in honor of America. Fully authorized and licensed by Dale Earnhardt, Inc., each card contains over 17 square inches of pure 23kt gold foil. Each card features its own individual serial number and is detailed and sculpted in 23kt gold to exact specifications and likeness of Dale Earnhardt –– even the uniform is fully detailed with all sponsors' logos. Card front features a 23kt gold facsimile signature of Earnhardt Sr. Backs contain biographical information, flash gold, a close-up shot, and your individual number. Card comes packaged in a clear acrylic holder with a Certificate of Authenticity. (DEUSFLAG23KT) (CAUT: 4) Card MSRP: $24.95 FLEER ENTERTAINMENT GROUP FLEER 2002 AUTHENTIX MLB CARDS This all-new line is your ticket to MLB's hottest new cards! This 135-card set includes inserts and parallel sets, including special game-used Memorabilia cards, which consists of used stadium seats and game-worn jerseys; Rookies, sequentially numbered to 1,850 and featuring replica tickets embedded into the card; autographed cards; Handwriting on the Wall cards, which feature signatures of the starting outfields from various teams; and more! Also look for ticket stubs inserted from some of baseball's greatest games! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI FLEER 2002 FLAIR MLB CARDS This 140-card set features over-sized game-used cards, autographed baseball panel cards, sequentially numbered Rookies, game-worn Memorabilia cards, and more! 5 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI HIGHLAND MINT Limited Edition Photo Mints GAME-USED PHOTO MINTS These limited edition photo mints commemorate several of sports greatest stars! Available is the Mike Piazza 1998 Jersey Photo, which features black Mets jersey he wore when he arrived with the NY Mets; Willie Mays' 1958-60 Bat Photo, celebrating that he was one of only three men to ever hit over 600 home runs; the Yogi Berra 1959 All-Star Bat Photo, the Kobe Bryant Photo, which features a Lakers Championship coin; and Vince Carter Photo, which features a coin with Carter's bust. Each 12" x 15" photo comes double matted in team colors with a glass panel and wood frame. A 24kt gold-plated coin features each player's name and number on a background and measures 1 ½" in diameter. Comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The Willie Mays' Photo is limited to 300, Yogi Berra Photo is limited to 208, and the Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter Photos are limited to 2,001. (CAUT: 4) MIKE PIAZZA 1998 JERSEY (GAME87K)––Photo Mint PI WILLY MAYS' 1958-60 BAT––Photo Mint PI YOGI BERRA 1959 ALL-STAR BAT––Photo Mint PI KOBE BRYANT––Photo Mint PI VINCE CARTER––Photo Mint PI TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2002 SERIES 2 MLB CARDS This 354-card base set includes 275 Veterans, 30 Team Cards, 25 Duff Picks and Prospects, 18 Gold Glove Winners, two Cy Young Award Winners, two League MVPs, and two Rookies of the Year. Features several inserts, including: "Prime Cut Bat Relic" cards, featuring 15 young prospect subjects of relic cards, three versions each, with pieces of bat cut into circles; "Topps All-World Team" cards, showcasing a 25-man team of the top Major League talent; and "1952 World Series Tribute" cards, each featuring a logo commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1952 World Series. 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.49 per pack. (363-022H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOPPS 2001 STADIUM CLUB MLB CARDS A 175-card set, of which 150 are "Veteran" cards, 10 are "Draft Picks & Rookies," and 15 are "Future Stars." Also included are 25 Bonus Base Cards dubbed "True Rookie Cards." Inserts include "Diamond Pearls," "Capture the Action!" "Beam Team," "Play at the Plate," "King of the Hill," "Lone Star Signatures," "Cosigners," "Stadium Club Souvenirs," and "Piece of a Dream." Plus, Promotions cards let you win 11" x 14" autographed photos of each player in the autograph lists, and you have a chance at winning a grand prize of two season tickets to the team of your choice! 24 packs per box. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (380-01H) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI ********************** UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 2001-2002 FLIGHT TEAM NBA CARDS Introducing the inaugural edition of Upper Deck Flight Team NBA Basketball! Every power-packed box of Flight Team contains a minimum of three serially numbered rookie cards as well as a minimum of two memorabilia cards! This product is the first ever Upper Deck NBA product that features Beckett graded cards as well! There is a graded card box-topper in every box, which features a Beckett graded serially numbered Rookie card. Many of the graded cards will be buyback Rookie cards from previously released Upper Deck sets of players like Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson! Every insert in Flight Team is serially numbered as well, and there are 18 players contributing signed cards that are each numbered to 100! 5 cards per pack. 14 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2001-2002 ROOKIE UPDATE NHL CARDS Rookie Update Hockey is updating previously released sets of UD Ice, UD Top Shelf, and UD SPx. The basic cards include players who have changed teams since the original set was released, as well as rookies that were not included in the originals. The Rookies for UD Ice are serially numbered to 1,500, the rookies in Top Shelf are numbered to 900, and the SPx Rookies are numbered to 999. On average, there are two Memorabilia cards per box, including "SPX Rookie Treasures," "UD Top Shelf Jerseys," "SPX Dual Hidden Treasures," and "SPX Triple Hidden Treasures." Also look for "Clear Cut" autograph cards! And, every box contains, on average, one Redemption card and SPx Rookie for the 2002-2003 season! 3 cards per pack. 15 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 MVP MLB CARDS This 300-card set includes 294 MVP cards and six MVP Checklist cards. Features two parallel sets, one silver and one gold; and inserts, including: "MVP Game-Used Souvenir Bat" cards, "MVP Game-Used Souvenir Jersey" cards, and "MVP Game- Used Souvenir Jersey & bat Combo" cards. Also, look for "Ichiro: A Season to Remember," an exclusive set of inserts dedicated to Ichiro's amazing 2001 rookie season! 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 PIECE OF HISTORY NFL CARDS The first-ever release of Piece of History Football features key players, both current and retired, and highlights players that have won specific awards over the past few decades. The base set consists of 150 cards, which includes 30 new 2002 Rookies as well as 20 Jerseys numbered to 1,325, and also featuring a swatch of player-worn jersey! Look for Memorabilia cards that focus on award winners, Doak Walker, Heisman Trophy, Butkus Award, Super Bowl, and Rookie of the Year winners. There are also some very limited signed versions of these jerseys, as well as a signed insert, "The Future of Football," that is serially numbered to 100. 5 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 UPPER DECK 2001 PROS & PROSPECTS MLB CARDS Pros & Prospects Baseball has been completely revamped to offer even more excitement in every box! The base set will consist of 135 cards that includes 45 Prospective Superstar Rookie cards, each numbered to 1,250. Game-used cards include "Then & Now Jersey" cards, "Pros & Prospects Specialty Jersey" cards, and "Pros & Prospects Game-Used Bat" cards. In addition, each game-used insert will feature combo versions as well as gold versions numbered to 25 each. Also look for "Pros & Legends Game-Used Bat" cards. 5 cards per pack. 18 packs per box. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America, Puerto Rico, Canada, and the U.K. Box PI ********************** NON-SPORTS CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT POWERPUFF GIRLS SERIES 3 CARDS Sugar, spice, and everything nice… and a bit of Chemical X? Professor Utonium combined these ingredients and created the pint-sized super-team known as the Powerpuff Girls! Artbox Entertainment presents the new series of trading cards. This great series features card after card of the three cutest crime-busting super-heroes you will ever see! Join Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles as they do battle against the bad guys –– all before bedtime! This new set contains 72 cards and 12 special chase cards. This new set also has a super special bonus subset –– six Filmcardz give you the sneak peak at the new Powerpuff Girls movie coming out in summer 2002! Series 3 is the best ever, and collectors will know why once they start opening packs! 6 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (15480) (CAUT: 4) Box PI WWF/SCORPION KING MOTION CARDZ & BINDER The Rock is hotter than ever, and Artbox Entertainment celebrates his success in the ring and on the movie screen –– as the star of the upcoming action-adventure The Scorpion King –– with this third series of WWF Motion Cardz! This new series features The Rock plus many more WWF favorites, in dynamic lenticular images that move as you twist them in your hand! Plus, 35 of these fantastic cards –– half of the entire set ––feature scenes and characters from The Scorpion King! As if that wasn't enough, look for eight special "3-D Motion Cardz" randomly inserted throughout the print run! 4 cardz per pack. 24 packs per box. A three-ring Collector's Binder –– complete with incredible graphics on both covers –– is also available! And, as a special bonus, each of the binders also includes one limited edition, uncut mini-sheet of motion cards (limited to 500)! BOX (15640) PI BINDER (15740) (CAUT: 4) PI COMIC IMAGES BUTT-UGLY MARTIANS COLLECTOR CARDS & BINDER The 72-card Butt-Ugly Martians series is based on the smash Nickelodeon animated TV series. Earth 2063: The Martians have landed! B.Bop-A-Luna, Do-Wah-Diddy, 2-T-Fru-T and their dog, Dog, have been sent by the evil Emperor Bog to invade and capture earth. There's only one problem. The Martians, with the assistance of earthlings Mikey, Cedric and Angela, discover they love earthly delights (i.e. burgers, fries and video games) and decide they want to stay here on earth. Six randomly inserted lenticular chase cards round out the series. What better way to hold your cards than with the unique, custom printed binder that comes packed with nine nine-pocket pages plus an uncut six-card press sheet! (CAUT: 4) BOX (21013) PI BINDER (21310) MSRP: $19.95 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO VAMPIRES AND VIXENS FACTORY SET This 72-card set showcases the very best female fantasy art of Don Paresi! This wildly popular set contains the entire set in a specially designed tuck box featuring cover art not included in the foil boxes! Look for signed cards by Don Paresi, Vampires & Vixens promo cards, a chase-case card, an autograph coupon for two free autographed cards, a free floppy disk coupon, and signed Steve Woron Cards! (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Set (x72) PI VAMPIRES AND VIXENS SIGNED CHASE CARD SET From Paresi's very popular Vampires & Vixens fantasy trading cards! Four of some of the best vampire fantasy cards in the field, including the famous girl-embracing-girl holo-prism cards. Set includes one chase card signed by Paresi and five bonus cards: two "Fatal Beauty" promo cards, one "Vampyres: Predators of Eternity" promo card, one "Swimsuits & Mermaids" card, and one extra card. Each Set is shrinkwrapped on a clear card page. Hand collated, hand inspected, and shrinkwrapped with a gold seal. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Set (x6) PI INKWORKS WITCHBLADE SEASON 1 PREMIUM CARDS & ALBUM Inkworks brings the #1 TNT television series Witchblade to a series of action-packed trading cards for the first time. Based on the best-selling Top Cow comic book series, the television series goes to new extremes in the saga of the sexy and strong New York homicide detective who prowls the City brandishing the Witchblade. Witchblade Season 1 Premium trading cards capture Sara Pezzini (Yancy Butler) and the supernatural powers she discovers in the living weapon, the Witchblade. The 72-card series includes character profiles, episodic coverage, mythology, history, and more! Plus, this series will be loaded with bonus cards: "Quest for Justice Cards," nine foil puzzle cards featuring Sara Pezzini and the Witchblade; "Legacy of the Witchblade," six foil-and-embossed cards detailing the Witchblade through the ages; "Pieceworks" cards, two show-worn costume- embedded cards featuring Sara's leather jacket and jeans; "Autograph" cards, by Yancy Butler as Sara Pezzini, David Chokachi as Jake McCartey, Anthony Cistaro as Kenneth Irons, Eric Etebari as Ian Nottingham, Will Yun Lee as Danny Woo, Nestor Serrano as Capt. Bruno Dante, and John Hensley as Gabriel Bowman; four box loader cards (puzzle); and a special case loader card! 9 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. Also available is the collector album and a Season 1 "Quest for Justice" press sheet that's limited to 177! (CAUT: 4) BOX (12160) PI ALBUM (12170) MSRP: $19.95 PRESS SHEET (12165) MSRP: $69.95 STAR OF THE MONTH X-FILES SEASON 6-7 CARDS This release, featuring Seasons 6 and 7, continues to update the X-Files collections for fans. This ultra-premium card series is jam-packed with 90 base cards, featuring episodic coverage, mutants and monsters, character cards, behind-the-scenes cards, and more! Features four levels of bonus cards: three "Truth is Revealed" foil puzzle cards; six "Inside the Syndicate"; two "Pieceworks," featuring show-worn items from Seasons 6 and 7; and "Autograph" cards, featuring Scully (Gillian Anderson), Well-Manicured Man (John Neville), Elder (Don S. Williams), Alien Bounty Hunter (Brian Thompson), and more! 9 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (STAR14457) Box PI ****************** RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES TWLIGHT ZONE: SHADOWS AND SUBSTANCE CARDS Twilight Zone: Shadows and Substance (Series 3) trading cards feature an unprecedented four autograph cards in every box! The list of signers is perhaps the best yet, with Leonard Nimoy, George Takei, Dean Stockwell, Jonathan Winters, Jonathan Harris, Russell Johnson, Julie Newmar, Steve Forrest, Jack Klugman, and many more top stars who made appearances on this all-time great show early in their acting careers! Also featured are 12 more classic episodes, each in its own six-card subset, as well as hand-drawn sketch cards and more! 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. Also available is the card album, which contains 12 plastic sheets and a bonus autograph card! (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL SERIES HOLOFEX CARDS This base set of 72 cards is printed on super glossy, holofoil card stock with gold foil stamping and multiple photography on every card front! There are more than 25 new signers on board, plus there are bonus dual signature cards, including one signed by William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy! Several artists will be lending their talents to create the first-ever hand-drawn sketch card series based on the classic Star Trek! 6 cards per pack. 12 packs per box. MSRP: $4.00 per pack. Box PI SERIOUS USA SCORPION KING CD CARDZ World Wrestling Federation sensation The Rock stars in Universal Pictures' The Scorpion King, a spin-off of The Mummy film franchise and based on the character first introduced in The Mummy Returns. Serious USA invites you to join the Rock as Mathayus and his growing army including, Cassandra, Memnon and Balthazar as they unite the remaining tribes against an evil ruler determined to lay waste to all the nomadic peoples of the desert. The band of allies must battle against the visions of the ruler's powerful sorcerer and find the strength for a final confrontation in the notorious city of Gomorrah. Through Serious USA's CD Cardz, experience the explosive energy and high-stakes excitement of The Scorpion King. (10010) (CAUT: 4) Set MSRP: $19.95 TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS SPIDER-MAN MOVIE CARDS Spider-Man is swinging his way to the motion picture screen this May, and Topps is bringing all the amazing web-slinging, wall-crawling excitement to a deluxe 90-card series. Story cards capture each thrilling scene with spectacular, heart stomping images straight from the film. The non-stop action continues with a gallery of stunning portrait photos with in-depth bios of all the major characters. A special behind-the-scenes subset completes the series with revealing candid photos from the Spider- Man movie set! Plus, four levels of innovative inserts! 7 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GRAPHITTI DESIGNS Graphitti Designs GREEN LANTERN I T-SHIRT GREEN LANTERN I WOMEN'S TOP GREEN LANTERN I SYMBOL T-SHIRT GREEN LANTERN I SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT GREEN LANTERN II SYMBOL T-SHIRT GREEN LANTERN II SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT Green Lantern takes center-stage this month with the new Green Lantern I T-shirt and the Green Lantern Symbol Women's Top. Green Lantern I features a full-color screenprint on a heavyweight 100% cotton black T-shirt. The Green Lantern Women's Top features the classic symbol screenprinted on a black 100% top. Also still available are both the Hal Jordan and the Kyle Rayner GL Symbol shirts in short and long-sleeves. We've got all the bases covered this month. Choose the GL attire of your dreams!! S-XL $17.95 (short-sleeve) XXL $20.95 L-XL $23.95 (long-sleeve) XXL $26.95 S-L $17.95 (women's top) SUPERMAN 2002 T-SHIRT SUPERMAN HERO POWER T-SHIRT We've got the Man of Steel coming and going this month with the new Superman 2002 and Superman Hero Power T-shirts. Both shirts feature designs screenprinted in full color on black 100% cotton shirts. Whether new or something in the classic vein, Superman is here to take care of you!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 BATMAN GOTHIC KNIGHT SYMBOL T-SHIRT BATMAN GOTHIC KNIGHT I T-SHIRT The Dark Knight assumes a new focus of both the Batman Gothic Knight Symbol and the Batman Gothic Knight I T-shirts. The symbol design gives us a unique spin on a classic symbol and is printed in white on a black 100% cotton shirt. Gothic Knight I fall in the illustrative vein and features a full color screenprint on a black 100% cotton shirt. The Dark Knight has gone Goth? S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 DK2 COMING LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT DK2 COMING T-SHIRT The hot new series has gotten even warmer with the introduction of the DK2 Coming Long Sleeve shirt. Features the art of Frank Miller screenprinted in white and orange on a black 100% cotton long sleeve shirt. Available in short sleeve also. The Dark Knight has arrived!! L-XL $23.95 (long-sleeve) XXL $26.95 S-XL $17.95 (short-sleeve) XXL $20.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA VII T-SHIRT The feet are flying on the new Captain America VII T-shirt. Features a full color screenprint on a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. Even without his feet on the ground, Cap fights the good fight!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN IV T-SHIRT Spidey shows off his clinging skills on the new Ultimate Spider-Man IV T-shirt. Features a full color screenprint on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. He's ready to spring into action!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE MID-ATTACK T-SHIRT He's coming at you with claws a'flailing on the new Wolverine Mid-Attack T-shirt. Features a full color screenprint on a black 100% cotton shirt. Get the bandaids ready, Wolverine is in town!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SILVER SURFER V T-SHIRT With feet firmly planted, he returns on the new Silver Surfer IV T-shirt. Features a full color special screenprint on a black 100% cotton shirt. Surf's up!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 GHOST RIDER T-SHIRT The coolest cyclist in comics returns on the new Ghost Rider T-shirt. Features a full color screenprint on a black 100% cotton shirt. You just can't keep a good flaming skull down!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 THING T-SHIRT Ben Grimm shows us his moves with the new Thing T-shirt. Features a full color screenprint on a black 100% cotton shirt. It's Clobberin' Time once again!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 UNIVERSE X: CAP LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT UNIVERSE X: CAP T-SHIRT CAPTAIN AMERICA IV T-SHIRT CAPTAIN AMERICA STARS & STRIPES T-SHIRT Keep warm all year round with the new Universe X: Cap Long Sleeve shirt. Features the art of Alex Ross screenprinted in red and white on the front of a black 100% cotton shirt. The back is imprinted with just the word "Cap". Also available in short sleeve!! Captain America IV features the art of Travis Charest screenprinted in full color on a natural 100% cotton shirt. And last but not least, we give you the opportunity to pick up one of the new Captain America Stars & Stripes T-shirt before it's too late. To be faithful as possible to Cap's costume, we have manufacturing this shirt from scratch to our specifications. Features the white star imprinted on both front and back with the red and white vertical stripes going around the entire midsection of the shirt. Rally around Captain America, he's the greatest American hero for all ages. S-XL $25.95 ("Stars & Stripes" and long-sleeve) XXL $28.95 S-XL $20.95 ("Universe X" short-sleeve) XXL $22.95 S-XL $17.95 (Cap. IV) XXL $20.95 APPAREL SECTION ANIME GATEKEEPERS PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRTS A Previews Exclusive! These 100% cotton T-shirts show various cast members from Gatekeeper! The black Bubble T-shirt features Ruriko, Reiko, and Bancho in dramatic poses, while the white Girl T-shirt shows a smiling Ruriko, with bow and arrows in hand, about to cast a spell. (8343) (CAUT: 4) BUBBLE (2673)—L-XL $16.95 GIRL (2672)— L-XL $16.95 SOULTAKER: RED LINES PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! A black 100% cotton T-Shirt shows a fast-moving brooding character from one of the darkest anime on the market! (8343/2670) (CAUT: 4) L-XXL $16.95 COMIC THEMES CHASTITY: SHATTERED #1 T-SHIRT The sexy vampire assassin from Chaos! Comics kneels down in a dramatic pose on this 100% cotton black T-shirt!! (133) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 CROW THE CROW PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE T-SHIRT A Previews Exclusive! Here are three different looks for the gothic spirit of vengeance, the anti-hero known as The Crow, on these 100% cotton black T-shirts! Three Previews Exclusive styles to choose from: Eyes & Logo, Montage, and Next! (350) (CAUT: 4) EYES & LOGO—L-XL $17.95 MONTAGE—L-XL $17.95 NEXT—L-XL $17.95 DC COMICS GREEN LANTERN EMBROIDERED PATCH Show you're a member of the Green Lantern Corps by sewing this white patch on your favorite jacket or backpack! (559/48- 950-54) (CAUT: 4) Patch $3.25 GREEN LANTERN LOGO GLOW-IN-THE-DARK T-SHIRT The symbol of the Green Lantern shines even in darkness on this 100% cotton, hunter green, glow-in-the-dark T-shirt! (559/48-301-50) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SUPERGIRL FLOCK LOGO SCRIPT JUNIOR T-SHIRT Sporting the Super-symbol and the name of the super heroine written out on this stylish 100% cotton navy blue T-shirt! (559/48-461-36) (CAUT: 4) Large $17.95 SUPERMAN BEATER SHIRT Show off your muscles —Superman-style — with this navy blue 100% cotton muscle T-shirt! (559/23-395-179) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $14.95 WONDER WOMAN STAR BAND LOGO JUNIOR T-SHIRT The symbol and name of the Amazon Princess adorns this bright scarlet 100% cotton junior T-shirt! (559/48-457-20) (CAUT: 4) Large $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z: ELECTRIC VEGETA T-SHIRT The Saiyan Prince powers up on the back of this navy blue T-shirt, while the DBZ logo is printed on the front! This shirt features reflective ink and is made of 100% cotton. (7296/2416411) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 DRAGONBALL Z: WELD T-SHIRT You don't want to mess with these four Super Saiyans! Goku, Gohan, Trunks, and Vegeta are all ready for action on the front of this white 100% cotton T-shirt that features a high frequency weld and standard ink process. (7296/2418411) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FANTASY CELTIC VISIONS: OUTLANDER BATTLE AXE PENDANT How deadly are you? This Battle Axe pewter pendant will help you show off your ferocity and preserve the warrior within you! (8343/6137) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $14.95 SACRED TALISMANS: BLADE OF THE UNDEAD PENDANT If you need to control zombies and skeletons or send them back to the realm of the dead, then this pewter pendant brandishing the sword of the undead is just what you need! (8343/1453) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $14.95 SACRED TALISMANS: RENAISSANCE CRUCIFIX PENDANT Get that old school look with this crucifix pewter pendant made in Renaissance style! (8343/1455) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $13.95 SACRED TALISMANS: SERPENT'S LUST PENDANT The two serpentine lovers intertwine in this romantically gothic pewter pendant! (8343/1449) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $12.95 MARVEL CAPTAIN AMERICA LOGO BEATER SHIRT A 100% cotton navy blue muscle shirt featuring Cap's trademark shield logo in all-American red, white, and blue! (559/21- 395-422) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $14.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA: PURE AMERICAN T-SHIRT Show your patriotism with this black 100% cotton T-Shirt featuring Captain America standing in front of an image of the American flag! (559/21-301-396) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MARVEL GROUP: FLYING FLAG T-SHIRT This oxford gray 100% cotton T-Shirt portrays the Marvel all-stars in action poses with the American flag in the background! (559/21-301-397) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPIDER-MAN: CRAWLING BEATER SHIRT A red 100% cotton muscle shirt which shows your friendly neighborhood web-slinger crawling up the front with his symbol in the background! (559/21-395-423) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $14.95 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE FACE CAP Get ready for the Spider-Man movie with this washed black twill cap with Spidey's face on the front and his logo on the back! (6461/45-0002) (CAUT: 4) Cap $14.95 MOVIES & TV GI JOE: COBRA EMBROIDRED PATCH GI Joe is back, and that means Cobra is too. Show you're a fan with this patch of the Cobra symbol. (559/85-950-39) (CAUT: 4) Patch $3.25 GI JOE: COBRA HI-DENSITY LOGO T-SHIRT A black 100% cotton T-Shirt featuring the symbol of the organization that is the bane of GI Joe's existence! (559/85-338-74) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MONTY PYTHON: BEAUTIFUL PLUMAGE T-SHIRT This 100% cotton olive green T-Shirt immortalizes the classic "Dead Parrot" sketch by Monty Python. (6358/4048) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 MONTY PYTHON: THAT RABBIT'S DYNAMITE T-SHIRT Look at the bones!!! The deadly rabbit from Monty Python and the Holy Grail is shown on this black 100% cotton T-Shirt. (6358/4146) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 XXL $19.95 MONTY PYTHON: KILLER RABBIT CAP The killer rabbit from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, with his big, sharp, pointy teeth, is depicted on this stylish gray cap. (6358/6692) (CAUT: 4) Cap $20.95 ROLLERBALL T-SHIRTS Get ready for the remake of the hit movie Rollerball with these black 100% cotton T-Shirts. (6028) (CAUT: 4) HORSEMEN –L-XL $16.95 MOVIE LOGO –L-XL $16.95 THUNDERCATS: LION-O SWORD TEMPLE T-SHIRT This 100% cotton black T-Shirt depicts Lion-O, the leader of the Thundercats, raising the Sword of Omens high, with the Thundercats temple shown in the background. (559/63-301-12) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $14.95 THUNDERCATS LOGO BEATER SHIRT "Thundercats hooooooooo!" This red 100% cotton muscle shirt has the symbol of the mighty Thundercats in red and black on the front. (559/63-395-49) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $14.95 THUNDERCATS: THUNDERTANK T-SHIRT Thundercats are on the move on this navy blue 100% cotton T-Shirt. (559/63-301-5) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 STAR WARS SITH PARK T-SHIRT "Oh my God! They killed Qui-Gon!" From the fevered mind of John Kovalic, this classic gray 100% cotton T-Shirt is back, just in time for the Star Wars: Episode II frenzy! (6242) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $19.95 TRANSFORMERS OPTIMUS PRIME: GUN IN AIR T-SHIRT "Autobots! Transform and roll out!" The leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime, raises his arm in victory on this bright yellow 100% cotton T-Shirt. (559/78-301-36) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 DECEPTICON LOGO BEATER SHIRT Stand in defiance with Megatron, Starscream, and the rest of the Decepticons on this blue 100% cotton muscle shirt featuring a black Decepticon logo on the chest. (559/78-395-162) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $14.95 MISCELLANEOUS TIMEX QUARTZ ANALOG FAST-WRAP WATCHES These slick-looking water-resistant watches feature a fast-wrap strap, so you can put it on and take it off with no discomfort! The Indiglo night-light shines through the cut-out pattern dials and markers. Available in black and blue. (5220) (CAUT: 4) BLACK (T71291)—Watch $34.00 BLUE (T70061)—Watch $34.00 TIMEX MYSTERY ANSWER FAST-WRAP WATCHES These water-resistant watches are the magic 8-balls of wrist-wear! With an abundance of cool features, like "mystery answer" function, "screen saver" function, an Indiglo night-light, all-day Indiglo display, night-mode feature, and chrono/alarm/timer plus date functions, this fast-strap watch has it all! Available in blue green and black flames styles. (5220) (CAUT: 4) BLUE GREEN (T22142)—Watch $32.00 FLAMES (T71311)—Watch $32.00 TIMEX MYSTERY ANSWER SILVER GRIP-CLIP WATCH A water-resistant watch that's shock resistant! Features a "mystery answer: function, as well as a "screen saver" function, an Indiglo night-light, all-day Indiglo display, and chrono/alarm/timer plus date function. (5220/T70841) (CAUT: 4) Watch $28.00 TIMEX POWER FIGHTER BLACK STRAP WATCH Water-resistant digital watches with daily alarm and real time action fighting! There are 1 or 2 player game options to challenge your skills and strategy. Choose from 10 different fighters with special powers. Contains a "Hall of Fame" for the top 3 players. (5220/ T72371) (CAUT: 4) Watch $28.00 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. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.50Ea. ******************* COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH ETERNAL TOYS DARK ALLIANCE SERIES II ACTION FIGURES 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 features 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 die-cut blister card packaging! Available now! (4667) (STAR14734) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $13.99Ea. ****************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A DARK ALLIANCE II UNPAINTED FIGURES For those collector's who like their action figures "au natural," Eternal Toys, Art Asylum, and Diamond Select Toys present these special, unpainted versions of the second Dark Alliance Action Figure series! Choose from: Oblivia, Lady Death, Vandala, and Cremator. These are the first 1,000 figures off the production line, produced for the factory and toy company to check over and make subtle changes before the production run is begun. A rare opportunity for collector's! Available now! (4667) OBLIVIA––Figure $12.99 LADY DEATH––Figure $12.99 VANDALA––Figure $12.99 CREMATOR––Figure $12.99 O/A PHONEY'S BIG BONE HUNT SERIES 1 PVC FIGURES The ultimate Bone PVC figure collection is here! But there's just one catch… you have to hunt for them! Cartoon Books brings you Bone collectible PVC's in a hot new counter-top display! Six brand-new sculpts are hidden in Phoney's treasure chest in identical boxes. Some figures are rarer than others! You'll have fun hunting for Lucius (Cartoon Books' most requested figure), Fone Bone, Phoney, and his pals, and the nearly-impossible-to-find Stickeater! Available now! Figure SRP: $2.50Ea. ******************** CTHULHU OFFERED AGAIN O/A CTHULHU: THE PROTECTOR MEDIUM PLUSH If you missed out on the full-sized Cthulhu plush, then the medium size is the perfect second choice for any Lovecraft/Chthulhu fan! Roughly ¾ the size of the original plush Great Old One. Totally cute, and totally squeezable, and ready to reclaim our world! Available now! (4231/PR001) Plush $15.99 ****************** GOTHIC CTHULHU PLUSH This plush doll is surely softer on the outside than on the inside! Watch out for Gothic Cthulhu! He's black and silver with scary red eyes! Just squeeze him if he gives you any trouble! Scheduled to ship in April. (4231/HP006) (CAUT: 4) Plush $29.95 DIE-CAST HOT WHEELS DIE-CASTS These brand-new offerings from Hot Wheels will set your wheels turning! But put on the brakes and get your hands on these 1:18-scale die-casts! Choose from the Beatnik Bandit (Pearl), BMW Z8 (Met Blue), C5 Corvette (Dark Silver), and Saleen S7 (Tangerine). Scheduled to ship in April. (744) (CAUT: 1, 3, & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. BEATNIK BANDIT (53832)––Die-Cast SRP: $25.99 BMW Z8 (54576)––Die-Cast SRP: $25.99 C5 CORVETTE (54575)––Die-Cast SRP: $25.99 SALEEN S7 (53837)––Die-Cast SRP: $25.99 JOHNNY LIGHTNING AD RODS SERIES 3 DIE-CASTS This series may include: a 1967/68 Firebird (Black) and a 1964 GTO (White). Scheduled to ship in April. (6243/36603) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CLASSIC PLASTIC SERIES 2 DIE-CASTS Many of the classic Johnny Lightning die-casts of the late 60s and early 70s were also produced as model kits by Revell and Monogram, based on the hot rod designs of Tom Daniels and other cool car designers. Now, the "Classic Plastic" returns as this new series of retro-styled die-casts! Scheduled to ship in April. (6432/37302) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CUSTOM WOODIES SERIES 1 DIE-CASTS This series features a host of panel vans and Woodies, tricked-out for surf and street! This series may include: 1950 Mercury Woody Wagon (Passion Pearl), 1931 Ford Model A Station Wagon (Wheat), 1941 Chevy Special Deluxe Wagon (Lynn dale Blue), 1933 Willys Panel Van (Sunset Pearl), 1955 Ford Panel Van (Trix Red), and 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery (JLS Blue). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (6243/37701) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING MARVEL SERIES 1 DIE-CAST KITS Some of your favorite Marvel Comics characters are featured on these hot new die-cast cars that you can build! Commemorating important events in the history of Marvel Comics, Johnny Lightning Marvel die-cast assortment features comic book cover reproductions on 1:64 scale cars. This series is scheduled to include: Wolverine #1 (1982), Giant-Size X-Men #1 (1975), Ultimate Spider-Man #1 (2000), Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962), and Spider-Man #1 (1990). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (6243/48930) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $4.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CHEVY BOWTIES SERIES 1 DIE-CASTS Classic Chevies from the 50s and 60s, each with a collectible trading card! Scheduled to ship in April. (6243/24901) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.50Ea. MARILYN MONROE DIE-CAST CAR SERIES: BUS STOP A Diamond Select Offering! This new series of 1:64-scale die-cast cars will replicate actual cars from the era of screen legend, Marilyn Monroe. Each authentically detailed miniature vehicle — featuring a die-cast metal body and chassis, opening hood, detailed engine, and real rubber tires — will come emblazoned with actual movie graphics and logos from a Monroe classic. The first release is a 1956 Lincoln Premiere, emblazoned with graphics from the movie Bus Stop, starring the fabulous blonde bombshell. The car comes packaged on a stylish blister card package, displaying images from the film along with biographical information on the back. Each car is also accompanied by a collectible Marilyn Monroe movie poster trading card reproducing the film's one-sheet poster. Also, collectors should look out for special "Pink Lightning" chase cars, randomly inserted in case lots! Scheduled to ship in April. (4667/63512) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $7.99 THE MUNSTERS COACH DIE-CAST VEHICLE Designed by George Harris (who also designed the Batmobile, Flintstones mobile, and the Monkees' GTO), the Munsters Coach transported Herman, Lily, Grampa, Eddie, and Marilyn around town. With a blood-red interior, black finish, and ornate rolled steel scrollwork, the real Coach was 18' long. This 1/8th scale replica captures all the details of the classic original. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (476/33036) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast SRP: $34.99 SPEED RACER MACH V DIE-CAST VEHICLE Here he comes, here comes Speed Racer… This 1/8th scale replica of Speed Racer's super car, the Mach 5, can speed its way into your hands! Scheduled to ship in April. (476/33141) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $34.99 MILITARY FIGURES ELITE FORCE: FREEDOM FORCE FIGURES These are the first four figures in the new Freedom Force line of 1/6 scale military figures. Each figure features an authentic uniform, weapons, and accessories. Choose from: Green Beret, U.S. 82nd Airborne, and U.S. Marine! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (4851/21055) (CAUT: 4) GREEN BERET (21055)—Figure SRP: $35.99 U.S. 82ND AIRBORNE (21049)—Figure SRP: $35.99 U.S. MARINE/CAUCASIAN (21050)––Figure SRP: $35.99 U.S. MARINE/HISPANIC (21057)––Figure SRP: $35.99 LUFTWAFTE SQUADRON LEADER FIGURE This authentically styled military collector's figure depicts a squadron leader of Germany's Luftwaffe of WWII. Limited to 3,000. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (491) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Figure SRP: $55.00 KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT CREWMAN FIGURE This authentically styled military collector's figure depicts a crewman of one of Germany's WWII U-boats. Limited to 3,000. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (491) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Germany. Figure SRP: $55.00 MISCELLANEOUS MASTERS OF SCIENCE DIE-CAST FIGURES These 1:32-scale Masters of Science figures are an exciting set of highly detailed, hand painted metal figures, meticulously researched and cast in metal. These men epitomize man's thirst for knowledge, highlighting the great leaps made in all aspects of science and technology. Choose from Albert Einstein, who was arguably the greatest physicist of all time, his theory of relativity revolutionized scientific thought on space and time; Alexander Bell, who brought telecommunications to the world through his work to help the deaf; Charles Darwin, whose theory on natural selection and the origins of man was possibly one of the most sensational scientific breakthroughs of the 19th century, and Sir Isaac Newton, a giant of mathematics who discovered the principal laws of motion. Scheduled to ship in March 2002. (5178/8560) (CAUT: 4) ALBERT EINSTEIN (40229)––Figure $25.99 ALEXANDER BELL (40228)––Figure $25.99 CHARLES DARWIN (40230)––Figure $25.99 SIR ISAAC NEWTON (40231)––Figure $25.99 MOVIES & TV OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL: GORT TIN WIND-UP FIGURE From the 1951 sci-fi classic, The Day the Earth Stood Still, comes this wind-up of Gort, the Master of the Guardians, the massive steel giant who's on-screen presence left an indelible mark on cinematic history for years to follow, and paved the way for future robot stars. Standing 8 ½" tall, Gort is made of tin like his distant cousins of the late 50s and early 60s, and even has an opening visor! Available now! (4870/130) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors.) Wind-Up SRP: $21.99 O/A 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! Available now! (5048) Set $39.99 ***************** POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN SERIES 2 FIGURES The much-anticipated second series of Popeye has landed! Based on the most recognized and loved cartoon character of the 20th century with his can of spinach. Choose from: Storm Gear Popeye, with a seafaring ship-wreck deck, typhoon watch telescope, octopus, star fish, and can of spinach; Sailor Popeye, in his dress whites with a deck swabbin' mop and bucket, and a pop-up spinach can; Sailor Bluto, in his dress whites with a torpedo, bomb, and torpedo tossing action; Sea Hag, with villainous vulture Bernard, vulture perch, and magic flute; and Poopdeck Pappy, with nautical nappin' hammock, sea chest with treasure, and a golden can of spinach. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May. (4830/44010) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $9.50Ea. UNIVERSAL STUDIOS WOLF MAN 24-INCH POZER This 24" plush doll is a caricature of the famous Universal Studios monster the Wolf Man. Its internal wire armature allows increased flexibility. Features 12 points of articulation, with highly detailed sculpture with plush body and realistic clothing. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (4310/4502) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #6 (JUN012969) Doll SRP: $40.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A FARSCAPE SERIES 2 REGULAR EDITION ACTION FIGURES Farscape exciting third season is well underway, and here's the second series of action figures bringing some of your favorite heroes and villains home to your collection. This series is scheduled to include: Scorpius The Hunter (with Peacekeeper Gun, Tracking Device, & Discipline Rod), Captain Bialar Crais (with long coat, Peacekeeper Gun, Scanning Device, & Captain's Hat), Rygel XVI, Dominar of Hyneria (in his Royal costume with frowning head, with throne chair, bomb case, dagger, and crystal from the DNA Mad Scientist), and Aeryn The Mutation (with gun, Peacekeeper Rifle, Tracking Device and 2 Syringes. This is the regular edition of the previously offered mail-order exclusive). Blister card packaging. Available now! (4231) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $9.99Ea. **************** SIMPSONS HOMER SIMPSON INTERACTIVE DOT PAL DotPals are a new line of unique, connected characters. Homer Simpson comes to life as an interactive desktop sidekick! DotPals plug into your computer's USB port and interact with daily computer activities, recognizing and responding to any application under Windows 98! Homer says favorite phrases as you perform tasks. The companion CD-ROM includes utilities and activities to use with your DotPal. Website interaction with "DotPals enabled" sites expands the interactive fun! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (222/10010) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #4 (APR013134) Dot pal SRP: $69.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SIMPSONS: EVIL KRUSTY THE CLOWN DOLL A Previews Shared Exclusive with Spencer's Gifts! From the classic "Treehouse of Terror" episode of The Simpsons comes the ultimate in possessed playthings: Evil Krusty! Standing 14" tall, the otherwise well-mannered and beloved TV clown actually has two sides: one good, one evil! Throw the switch hidden in his back, and Krusty switches his five friendly phrases, to five fearful phrases! Krusty features a roto-cast head and plush body, and comes packaged in a window box. Available now! (222/99142) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Doll $36.99 **************** THE SIMPSONS: HOMER SIMPSON WIND-UP TIN TOY Watch Homer Go! On his way to the sofa to watch the TV, this clockwork Homer is fully equipped with a Duff beer in hand. This 9" tall wind-up toy is 100% metal and is a detailed replica of The Simpsons goofball patriarch, Homer. Comes packaged in an illustrated window box. Scheduled to ship in April. (4870/800) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Toy SRP: $22.00 THE SIMPSONS: HIGH SCHOOL HOMER & MARGE FIGURE TWO-PACK A Previews Shared Exclusive with EB! Hot on the heels of our Radioactive Man & Fallout Boy 2-Pack comes the next big thing: the High School Homer & Marge 2-Pack! This new set features a fully functional playset/environment along with two exclusive Simpsons figures, not available separately. The set depicts Homer and Marge at the prom, as seen in flashback episodes of The Simpsons. Both figures feature "Intelli-Tronic" resistor technology that allows the figures to "talk" when attached to their World of Springfield playset. Packaged in an illustrated "try me" window box. Scheduled to ship in April. (222/199182) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Two-Pack $29.99 SPACE GHOST SPACE GHOST LIGHT-UP FIST ACTION FIGURE Space Ghost returns! And this time he's "armed" and ready! The standard Space Ghost action figure is being re-released with the addition of a light-up fist, simulating his power band blast! Now when Brak or Moltar gives Space Ghost and guff, the Coast to Coast host can dole out a little cosmic justice! Figure stands approximately 6" tall and includes desk, cue cards, and mug. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June. (4368) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Figure SRP: $16.99 SPACE GHOST: SPACE SPECTRE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! From the other side of a black hole comes Space Ghost's evil opposite, the Space Spectre! As seen in a classic episode of the Hanna Barbera cartoon series, Space Spectre is a bad, bad dude, with an attitude to match! This figure stands approximately 6" tall and features a light-up fist, and is decorated in an opposite color scheme to Space Ghost (white cowl, black costume, etc.). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June. (4368) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. Figure SRP: $16.99 VIDEO GAMES MYST III ACTION FIGURES This series presents two action figures based on the hit PC game Myst III. Choose from Atrus (the hero of MIII, and featured character in MI and II) and Saveedro the villain of Myst III. Both measure approximately ?" tall and feature a detailed, cloth robe. Scheduled to ship in April. (4851) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. ATRUS––Figures SRP: $12.99 SAVEEDRO––Figures SRP: $12.99 SOUL REAVER 13-INCH RUMAH FIGURE From the award-winning video game Legacy of Cain: Soul Reaver comes this 13" figure of Rumah. Playable on Playstation, Dreamcast, and PCs, Rumah can now come off your screen and into your very hands! And, this amazing figure from Blue Box Toys also features light up eyes! Scheduled to ship in April. (4851/24278) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $25.99. KING OF FIGHTERS 12-INCH & 7-INCH FIGURES Featuring one-on-one fighting with the largest selection of characters, the hit video game series King of Fighters focuses around the King of Fighters tournament where 24 fighters from around the world compete. Available as 12" figures are Kyo Kusangi and Mai Shiranui. Available in the 7" size are Kyo and Mai, as well as K' and Iori Yagami. Let the fights begin! Scheduled to ship in April. (4851) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. 12" SERIES (A02006)––Figures SRP: $22.99Ea. 7" SERIES (A020012)––Figures SRP: $9.00Ea. STATUES & MODELS SECTION COMIC BOOK HEROES STAR OF THE MONTH CHAOS! CHASTITY ORB A Diamond Select/Eternal Toys Offering! Actress! Model! Vampire! Assassin! Chaos Comics' sword-wielding night-stalker, Chastity, wages a never-ending war against the dark forces that seek to converge upon her. Now, her essence is captured for all to cherish and covet in this hand-painted glass orb measuring approximately 4½" (6 ½" including stand) showcasing the Chastity: Theatre of Pain #1 cover in all its multi-hued brilliance! This unique, handcrafted specialty item is mounted on a free-spinning mahogany wood stand with 360-degree rotation, and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. Available now! (4667/20180) (STAR13718) ORB $99.99 CHASTITY & JADE RESIN STATUES An Eternal Toys/Diamond Select Offering! 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 ************************* FATHOM PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE STATUE A Previews Exclusive! This is a limited rendition of the Fathom statue that was originally produced by Moore Creations and Top Cow Productions. Sculpted by the talented Clayborn Moore and based on artist Michael Turner's alluring, deep-sea heroine, Aspen Matthews, Fathom is now immortalized in 3-D form as this exclusive new edition! This 15" tall statue depicts the deep-sea beauty garbed in a tiny midriff and cut-off jean shorts for that sexy "wet" look. The wave-making temptress is limited to only 1,500 pieces and comes painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship May 2002. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Statue $180.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOLDEN AGE CATWOMAN MEDIUM STATUE First appearing in Batman #1, Selina Kyle, the princess of plunder and felonious feline otherwise known as Catwoman, coupled with her cunning, fierce independence, and unexpected moral sense, has cultivated into one of comicdom's most popular characters. Highly detailed, standing 7" tall on a sleek black base emblazoned with a gold "Catwoman" emblem, this sculpted piece showcases the Dark Knight Detective's most wily nemesis with stunning eloquence! Fully painted and ready for display. Available now! (82) Statue $35.00 O/A GOLDEN AGE JOKER MEDIUM RESIN STATUE First appearing in Batman #1, the Clown Prince of Crime, The Joker, has been a constant thorn in the Batman's side for over 60 years! Highly detailed and standing 7" tall on a sleek black base emblazoned with a gold "The Joker" emblem, this sculpted piece showcases the Dark Knight Detective's most insane nemesis with maddening detail! Fully painted and ready for display. Available now! (82) Statue $35.00 O/A GOLDEN AGE PENGUIN MEDIUM RESIN STATUE One of Batman's oldest foes, he may be a peculiar looking man, but he has the cold heart and soul of a criminal mastermind. Armed with a mind for mayhem and a collection of specially-crafted umbrellas containing an arsenal of ingenious devices and weaponry, The Penguin has reached the pinnacle of Gotham City's underworld, controlling its casinos and exerting political influence citywide. The Penguin figurine is replicated down to the smallest detail, standing 5" tall on a sleek black base emblazoned with a gold "The Penguin" emblem. Available now! (82) Statue $35.00 ******************* KABUKI: MASKS OF THE NOH "ICE" MASK Moore Creations, Inc. presents the seventh piece in their "Masks of the Noh" series, this time depicting the mask of the assassin known as Ice. David Mack's inspired line of masks has done exceptionally well, with three of the six masks selling out. If predictions hold true, it will not be much longer before each of the existing masks sell out as well. A real keepsake that looks great when mounted on your wall for decoration. Scheduled to ship May 2002. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Mask $24.95 X-MEN: EVOLUTION CYCLOPS MAQUETTE Cyclops is the team leader of the X-Men, and now he's brought to life in this collector's edition maquette based on the successful animated X-Men: Evolution series. This cold-cast porcelain maquette (statues created as a reference guide for films and animation) stands nearly 13" tall, and includes a full-color box. Limited to only 2,500 pieces, each painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship April 2002. (4372) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico. Maquette $99.00 FANTASY OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALICE IN WONDERLAND RESIN FIGURINE SET Travel to the Other Side of the Looking Glass with this deluxe set of cold-cast, pre-painted resin figurines. Based on the illustrations of legendary Victorian artist Sir John Tenniel for Lewis Carroll's beloved fantasy classics Alice In Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass, these beautifully sculpted and painted figures come packaged in a special collectors window box. This set expertly captures Tenniel's otherworldly style, and includes four of Carroll's most beloved characters: Alice (w/flamingo & hedgehog), Humpty Dumpty, Mad Hatter, and the Caterpillar (w/hookah pipe & mushroom stand). A must- have for figurine collectors and Alice fans alike! Fully painted and ready for display! Available now! (4231) Figurine Set (x4) $29.95 ******************** HORROR CTHULHU MINI BUST This is a three-dimensional representation of H.P. Lovecraft's monstrous Elder God, the foul Cthulhu! This statue is 9" tall and made of cold cast resin, with a bronze finish and patina. Limited to only 500 castings, it is sculpted by Tommy Allison, who has also signed and numbered each statue. Each statue is packaged in a 1930's style FBI Evidence Box, giving it an air of authenticity making it perfect as a prop for role-playing games. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Scheduled to ship April 2002. (491) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $100.00 MARVEL HEROES SILVER SURFER MINI-BUST In the old days, when you saw the Silver Surfer, you knew that your number — and that of your planet's — was up! The former herald of Galactus is captured in all his contemplative glory, his pensive gaze showing the weight of the universe on his shoulders. Mounted on a display base patterned on celestial surfboard, the Surfer bust was sculpted by Randy Bowen and stands 5" tall overall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in May 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $40.00 SPIDER-MAN MINI STATUE Bowen Designs' Marvel Mini-Statue Series continues with Marvel's #1 hero: the amazing, the spectacular, the ultimate… Spider-Man! This miniature version of the previously released full-size statue designed and sculpted by Randy Bowen stands over 5 ½" tall and comes mounted on a base bearing the Spider-Man mask logo. Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in May 2001. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Statue $45.00 MILITARY FIGURES GI JOE: D-DAY ACTION RESIN This 7" sculpture is a GI Joe figure representing our finest forces that landed in Normandy on D-Day. The first wave of soldiers to touch the beach is immortalized with this figure, showing America's best with grim determination, speed, gear, and weaponry. Awesome! Scheduled to ship March 2002. (309/57737) (CAUT: 4) Figure $29.99 GI JOE: HOMECOMING ACTION RESIN It was a time when men and women gave thanks to the heavens. Our grandfathers and grandmothers ran out into the streets to hug, kiss, and cry over the end of World War II. This 7 1/2" sculpture recreates the joy of re-uniting America's service men with their sweethearts. Unforgettable moments like this deserve to live for ever as action resin figures! Scheduled to ship March 2002. (309/57741) (CAUT: 4) Figure $29.99 MISCELLANEOUS THE ATOMICS: IT GIRL MINI-BUST Sculpted by Mike Allred with Randy Bowen, this is the first mini-bust in the new series depicting the members of Allred's groovy super-hero outcasts, The Atomics! First up is It Girl, measuring 5 ½" tall overall. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in April 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $30.00 MOVIES & TV TERMINATOR 2 ENDOSKELETON COLLECTOR'S SKULL This life-size prop shows amazing detail and accuracy to the fearsome skull heads seen in James Cameron's Terminator 2 blockbuster. This is a 1/1 scale Terminator Endoskull display is made of chrome-played cold-cast material, featuring light-up red eyes and a display base nameplate that — when pressed — plays music inspired by the Terminator 2 theme. Sculpted by Steve Johnson, who has a Hollywood list of credits that include some of Hollywood's most innovative designs and effects in such films as The Abyss, Species, Bicentennial Man, and Ghostbusters to name a few! Scheduled to ship April 2002. (8560/03TXF01) (CAUT: 4) Skull SRP: $499.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A TOMB RAIDER: LARA CROFT RESIN BUST A Previews Exclusive! Standing roughly 5" tall, Varner Studios presents this exquisite bust of video game hottie, Lara Croft! With her arms crossed defiantly, twin .45s ready for action, the Tomb Raider herself comes mounted on a crystal-strewn display base, featuring the Tomb Raider logo. Highly detailed, right down to her pony tail and belly ring, this is a treasure worth fighting for! Fully painted and ready to display. Available now! (4547) Bust $45.00 ********************* TRANSFORMERS TRANSFORMERS PROWL BUST Prowl is the Autobot military strategist and analyst. His highly sophisticated logic center makes him capable of analyzing any combat situation within a fraction of a second. This cold-cast porcelain bust does him justice! Approximately 9 ¼" tall, the Prowl bust is sculpted by Jason Ray, and is limited to initial orders only! Packaged in full-color box art. Scheduled to ship April 2002. (4372) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Bust $49.95 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 COWBOY BEBOP: SWORDFISH II PRE-PAINTED RESIN MODEL KIT Imported from Japan! Based on the hit Toonami anime series! Now you can build your own scale model of the Swordfish II, the fastest hunk-a-junk in the galaxy, and the favorite ride of intergalactic rogue and bounty hunter, Spike Spiegel. This 9" long model of the Swordfish II comes with a figure of Spike who can fit inside the cockpit, and includes various special features such as open and close function for the maintenance hatch on the main wing and optional landing gear that allows you to display it "In Flight" or on "Stand By." Requires some assembly. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4368) Kit $99.99 GRAPPLER BAKI: YUUJIROU HANMA ACTION FIGURE He's the strongest there is. He can destroy entire armies by himself. His name is Yujirou Hanma, the father of Baki, better know as "O-GA!". Sculpted by Toshimitu Usui, this 6" tall figure sports 30 points of articulation and comes on a blister card featuring art from the anime series. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (6268) Kit $22.95 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS BATTLE OF THE PLANETS 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Imported by Diamond Select and made by Medicom of Japan, here's the return of two classic 1/6th scale figures: the "Real Action Heroes" editions of Mark and Jason of Battle of the Planets! Originally produced in the mid-90s, these 12" tall articulated action figures of the two lead G-Force team members were among the most popular of the Japanese toy series, and original versions of these figures are now sought-after collectors items. Now available for the first time in the U.S., these figures feature authentic fabric costumes and removable helmets, mounted on Medicom's all-new, highly articulated base body. The Jason figure includes a gun accessory, while the Mark figure features his sonic boomerang! Both will ship in window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4667) JASON (RAH52)—Figure $29.99 MARK (RAH51)—Figure $29.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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 box. Available now! (5121/919558) Figure Set (x6) $19.99 ********************* SANGOKUSHI ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Based on the hit Japanese TV series Sangokushi (based on The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the English adaptation of the classical Chinese novel, San Kuo Chih Yen-i), these intricate and highly detailed figures replicate several of the hundreds of puppets created by Mr. Kihachiro Kawamoto, a talented puppet maker/animator, for the early 80s TV series. Sangokushi is a heavily fictionalized account of the military and dynastic upheavals that actually occurred in China during the final collapse of the Han dynasty. Made by Kaiyodo of Japan, these limited edition figures are more "art piece" than action figure, due to their high level of sculpting detail and paint decoration. Choose from: Chohi Yokutoku, Kanwu Wuneyou, Ryubi Gentoku, Shokatsuryo Koumei, and Sousou Moutoku. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4673) CHOHI YOKUTOKU—Figure $64.99 KANWU WUNEYOU—Figure $64.99 RYUBI GENTOKU—Figure $64.99 SHOKATSURYO KOUMEI—Figure $64.99 SOUSOU MOUTOKU—Figure $64.99 DOCTOR WHO DOCTOR WHO: THE SECOND DOCTOR 12-INCH RESIN STATUE A collectible statue depicting Patrick Troughton, the second incarnation of the Doctor! Mr. Troughton took the series to the end of the black-and-white era until he was "regenerated" into Tom Baker in "The War Games." Sculpted and hand-painted with care, this statue comes with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a brief resume of the actor's role as the Doctor. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (133/DR122) Statue $75.00 FINAL FANTASY FINAL FANTASY VII: TIFA LOCKHART 2 RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Tifa may be cute, but when provoked she's a lethal weapon! This 1/8th scale statue of the Final Fantasy VII cutie stands approximately 8" tall, and was sculpted by Tsunehisa Namimatsu. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4898) Statue $59.99 FINAL FANTASY X: TIDUS SILVER BRACELET Imported from Japan! This is the bracelet that Tidus, the male lead of Final Fantasy X, wears throughout the game. This highly detailed bracelet is cast from high quality Silver 925, and is available in Small (22cm) and Large (24.7cm). Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4898) SMALL—Bracelet $272.99 LARGE—Bracelet $272.99 FINAL FANTASY X: TIDUS SILVER EARRING Imported from Japan! This is the earring that Tidus wears on his left ear. Although small (2cm H x 1.5cm W), it faithfully reflects the team mark of Zanarkand Abes, Tidus' Blitzball team. A clip-on earring, it comes in a box and is cast from high quality Silver 925. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4898) Earring $48.99 FINAL FANTASY X: TIDUS SILVER NECK CHAIN Imported from Japan! This is the neck chain that Tidus wears throughout FFX. By combining it with the pendant head (offered separately), you can re-create the necklace as seen in the game. Neck chain measures 57.5cm in length, and is cast from high quality Silver 925. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4898) Neck Chain $797.99 FINAL FANTASY X: TIDUS SILVER PENDANT HEAD Imported from Japan! This is the pendant that Tidus wears during his adventures in FFX. Cast from high quality Silver 925, it includes a silver chain. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4898) Pendant Head w/Chain $206.99 FINAL FANTASY X: TIDUS SILVER RING Imported from Japan! This is the ring worn by Tidus in FFX. Cast from high quality Silver 925, it is available in four sizes — 5 ¾, 6 ½, 8 ½, 9 ½. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4898) SIZE 5 ¾—Ring $134.99 SIZE 6 ½—Ring $134.99 SIZE 8 ½—Ring $134.99 SIZE 9 ½—Ring $134.99 FINAL FANTASY X: YUNA SILVER NECKLACE Imported from Japan! This is the necklace that the female lead, Yuna, wears throughout FFX. Using Okinawa's flower, "Yuna" as its motif, it has an aquamarine stone embedded in it. Cast from high quality Silver 925. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4898) Necklace $288.99 FINAL FANTASY X: YUNA SILVER PINKY RING Imported from Japan! This is the pinky ring worn by Yuna in FFX. It uses the "Yuna", the flower of Okinawa, Japan, as its motif and has an aquamarine stone embedded in it. Cast from high quality Silver 925, it is available in three sizes — 1, 2 ½, 3 3/8. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4898) SIZE 1—Ring $79.99 SIZE 2 ½—Ring $79.99 SIZE 3 3/8—Ring $79.99 GODZILLA GODZILLA FIRST APPEARANCE 12-INCH RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Here he is folks: the King of the Monsters himself, as he first appeared in the 1954 classic directed by Ishiro Honda! Godzilla stands tall as this pre-painted 12" resin statue, requiring minimal assembly to mount the kaiju king to his display base. Sculpted by Hideki Motoki and packaged in a full-color collector's box. Scheduled to ship in April 2002. (4878/00209) Statue $99.00 HONG KONG HIP HOP CHING HEAD PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE VINYL FIGURE Imported from Hong Kong! The new Asian trend in cool comes to the U.S.! The hip hop street culture has hit the Far East, and the Ching Head figure is the phenomenon's current star of the 'hood! This rotocast vinyl figure stands 6" tall and features 8 points of articulation, and was created and sculpted by Jason Choy. Figure includes a metal ear ring, bo staff, and two pairs of shoes (sneakers and kung fu shoes). Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (491) Figure $24.99 HORROR DEVILMAN: PSYCHO GENIE JAPANESE EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Designed by Yasushi Nirasawa! This is a re-paint of the Psycho Genie, one of the most important characters in the Devilman series. She is the "right-hand man" for Satan. Why? Well, considering that she likes to get inside children's dreams to push them past the limits of fear and sanity, says a lot about her! Psycho Genie features clear orange hair and a removable mask. Includes Psycho Visage and Psycho Brain accessories. Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (6268/GENIE) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Figure $19.95 TAKEYA DEVILMAN RESIN RELIEF Imported from Japan! Sculpted by Takayuki Takeya, this 3-D wall relief was originally featured on the cover of D.D.D. magazine and depicts an all-out scary version of the classic anti-hero, Devilman! Measures 10" tall and comes painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (6268) Statue $178.00 SCARY MISS MARY VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! Comic artist and animator Jill Friemark's Scary Miss Mary is an anime-style little girl who has more in common with Wednesday Addams than Nancy or Little Lulu! The star of comics, online cartoons, and t-shirts galore, this import vinyl figure stand's 8" tall and captures the creepy cuteness of the little gal who loves big knives. Scheduled to ship in July 2002.(6268) Figure $28.00 KUBRICKS KELLOGGS SERIES 1 KUBRICKS Imported from Japan! Kelloggs has been brightening the mornings of kids and adults alike around the world for many years with their beloved cereal icons. Now Medicom pays homage to these Breakfast Champions with their new series of Kelloggs Kubricks! Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes icon), Dig 'Em (Sugar Smacks icon), Coco the Monkey (Cocoa Crispies icon in U.S.), King Combo (Kelloggs Japan icon for Kombos), and Melvin the Elephant (Cocoa Crispies icon in Japan). Each 2 ½" tall Kubrick comes with a spoon accessory. Much like a pack of trading cards, these Kubrick are packaged in closed collector boxes, so you'll never know which character you've purchased until you open the box! Plus: look for a special chase figure of Tony the Tiger in Ice Hockey gear, randomly inserted in display boxes! Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4239/MEBKUB49) Kubrick SRP: $7.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPECIAL FORCES SERIES 3 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 third series will include: SAT, SWAT, Future Warriors, ESI, and terrorist figures. Each figure is individually boxed and will be shipped randomly. Now Available! (4239/MEDKUB44) Kubrick SRP: $3.75Ea. LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS MODEL KITS Imported from Germany! Based on characters from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, these 1/6th scale figures of Saruman, Uruk-Hai, and the great wizard Gandalf stand approximately 12" tall. Frodo stands 8" tall. The Resin kits of each character are limited to only 500 pieces worldwide! Both kits require painting and assembly. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (491) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. FRODO RESIN—Kit $125.00 FRODO VINYL—Kit $39.99 GANDALF RESIN—Kit $125.00 GANDALF VINYL—Kit $39.99 SARUMAN RESIN—Kit $125.00 SARUMAN VINYL—Kit $39.99 URUK-HAI RESIN—Kit $125.00 URUK-HAI VINYL—Kit $39.99 RAY HARRYHAUSEN FILM LIBRARY HARRYHAUSEN SERIES 7 FOUR-INCH RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! All of these statues stand approximately 4" tall and are cast from solid cold-cast resin. Choose from: the Space Pod (featured in the film First Men on the Moon), the 2-headed Roc Chick, Cyclops with Club and Serpent Woman (all from The 7th Voyage of Sinbad), Kneeling Talos (from Jason and the Argonauts), and an Alien Invader & Saucer (from Earth Vs. The Flying Saucers). All figures come packaged in window boxes. Pre-painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in May 2002. (4878) ALIEN w/SAUCER (00153)—Statue $10.00 CYCLOPS w/CLUB(00149)—Statue $10.00 KNEELING TALOS (00152)—Statue $10.00 ROC CHICK (00150)—Statue $10.00 SERPENT WOMAN (00151)—Statue $10.00 SPACE POD (00158)—Statue $15.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARRYHAUSEN SKELETON SOLDIERS 4-INCH RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! Harryhausen may have thrilled audiences with his re-animated skeleton in The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, but he absolutely blew away audiences with his band of seven skeletons as seen in Jason & the Argonauts! Armed with ancient weapons, this set of 4" tall skeletons will be an awesome addition to any collection! Each comes packaged in window boxex, fully painted and ready to display! Scheduled to ship in April 2002. (4878) SOLDIER B (00111)—Statue $11.00 SOLDIER D (00113)—Statue $11.00 SOLDIER E (00114)—Statue $11.00 SOLDIER F (00115)—Statue $11.00 SOLDIER G (00116)—Statue $11.00 ********************** SUPER ROBOTS GAOGAIGAR ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! New toys from the hit super robot anime, GaoGaiGar! Standing 6" tall with multiple points of articulation, these figures were sculpted by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi and depict the giant robots of GaoGaiGar! Choose from: Dividing Driver GaoGaiGar (with dividing driver weapon and 5 variant hands, including power-up fist and clasped hands) or the "combined" robot Choryujin (with Freezing Rifle/crane, Melting Rifle/ladder, Eraserhead Weapon Pod, and VOLFOGG Robot Figure). Highly detailed and articulated, these figures are the latest releases from the anime robot experts: Kaiyodo! Original Japanese packaging. Scheduled to ship in April. (4673) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. DIVIDING DRIVER GGG—Figure $29.99 CHORYUJIN GGG—Figure $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GETTER ROBO CHORO Q Imported from Japan! Go Nagai's original Getter Robo trio gets the Choro Q treatment! What's a "Choro Q?!" you may ask? Well, Choro Q are super-deformed versions of some of Japan's most popular anime characters that feature pull-back motors that allow them to scoot along any smooth surface. In keeping with the Getter's transformable nature, each Getter Robo Choro Q features a removable torso that houses the pull-back mechanism that can be attached to the flight-mode Getter ships also included. Its like two toys in one! Each measures approximately 3" tall and feature original Japanese window box packaging. Available now! (4671) GETTER ROBO 1 (528257)—Choro Q $8.50 GETTER ROBO 2 (528264)—Choro Q $8.50 GETTER ROBO 3 (528271)—Choro Q $8.50 ****************** HAKAIDER DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Unifive follows up their Kikaider Deluxe Figure with their latest release, the Toei Animation hero Hakaider! This highly detailed retro-styled action figure, stands an impressive 15" and sports 20 points of articulation! Hakaider includes variant hands and various weapons, all of which can be stored within his plastic display capsule. Electronic features include light-up eyes, brain, and sound effects. Batteries included. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in May. (4014/50376) Figure $74.99 TETSUJIN 28 SMALL DOMES Imported from Japan! These miniature collectibles depict robots from the anime classic, Tetsujin 28, and feature removable domes. Standing approximately 3" tall, these mini-domes come painted and ready to display. Choose from Tetsujin 28 & Shotaro or Black Ox. Available now! (4812) TETSUJIN 28 & SHOTARO—Dome $10.99 BLACK OX—Dome $10.99 ***************** VARIDOREEN CHO-SHIN-GOKIN DIE-CAST VEHICLE Imported from Japan! Uni-Five, creator of the mega-hot Battle of the Planets God Phoenix die-cast, strikes again with another classic toy recreation: the Varidoreen from the super sentai show GoRanger (Power Rangers in the U.S.)! Originally produced by Popy in the 1970s (and later released under the Shogun Warriors umbrella as the "Vertilift"), the Varidoreen was a flying fortress that appeared in episode 42 of GoRanger. Super-detailed and loaded with action features, this die-cast measures 11" long and includes a host of mini-vehicles (tank, 3 motorcycles w/riders, hot air balloon, etc.) that can be stored and launched from the ship! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June. (4014/50325) Die-Cast $99.99 TRIGUN TRIGUN: MERYL STRYFE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! The latest addition to Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun action figure line is Meryl Stryfe, the insurance girl sent to keep a 24-hour surveillance on Vash the Stampede in an effort to lessen the damage he causes to the towns through which he passes. The Meryl figure stands approximately 5" tall and includes a removable cloak that conceals her high-tech derringer holster rack — with 20 removable derringers! Also included is a multi-part suitcase filled with miscellaneous accessories, a 3D display stand depicting a bullet-riddled counter, and a figure of Kuroneko the black cat, sculpted in a "hit- the-deck" position for gunfight scenes! Original Japanese blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4673) Figure $22.99 TRIGUN: VASH THE STAMPEDE 12-INCH ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Not only is he the biggest star of anime, now he's one big anime action figure! Vash the Stampede gets the 1/6th scale treatment with this 12" tall collectors edition figure, featuring 13 points of articulation, and loaded with accessories, including an extra hand, gun, Kuroneko the black cat, and removable sunglasses! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July. (4368/YMHOR311510) Figure $34.99 VIDEO GAMES ARMORED CORE 2: ANOTHER AGE PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE GREEN ACTION FIGURE "A" Imported from Japan! A Previews Exclusive! Kotobukiya's awesome line of walking weapon arsenals! Based on the Playstation 2 game Armored Core 2: Another Age, here's the latest installment in the popular robot warfare video game. As the title implies, it is "Another Age," and the AC's of the Armored Core world are better, faster, stronger, and deadlier than their ancestors! This Previews Exclusive figure features military camp green detailing, Little War Type ZCH-GR/1. Figure measures approximately 7" tall and features multiple points of articulation. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July. (4898) Figure $18.99 BERSERK ACTION FIGURES WITH DIORAMA Imported from Japan! Based on the Dreamcast video game and hot Japanese manga title, Berserk, here's two cool figures, each featuring a detailed diorama base! Choose from either the Guts Black Swordsman, who stands approximately 8 ½" tall and features 16 points of articulation. It includes a huge sword, variant head, knife, and a removable cloak, along with a diorama base depicting a stone and brick wall; or Guts Hawk Soldier, who stands approximately 8 ½" tall with 16 points of articulation! Includes an extra sword, head, and knife, and a diorama base. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June. (4368/YMHBR210091) GUTS BLACK SWORDSMAN (YMHBR210091)—Figure $29.99 GUTS HAWK SOLDIER (YMHBR210083)—Figure $24.99 GUILTY GEAR X: JAM KURADOBERI CHINA DRESS RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! From Guilty Gear X (coming to the U.S. on Playstation 2 in 2002) comes the sexy fighter/restauranteur, Jam Kuradoberi! Caught between feuding Chinese restaurants of high repute, Jam decides that she will outdo them both by opening her own restaurant, but she has no money. As seed money, she seeks out the reward for eliminating a dangerous Gear. This 8" tall statue is decked out in an authentic China dress! Comes painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4818) Statue $74.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VIRTUAL ON FEI YEN THE TIGER ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! From Cybertroopers: Virtual On, the sequel to Virtual On the smash-hit arcade game of robotic combat, comes this all-new variant figure of Fei Yen, the female-form mecha. Featuring 29 points of articulation, this sexy robot features a tiger-stripe design along with a tail. Also included are several optional hands. Sculpted by Katsuhisa Yamaguchi. Original Japanese packaging. Available now! (4673) Figure $20.99 ******************** PREVIEWS TOY STORE BACKLIST Previews Title SRP Item#/Star Code BUDDY CHRIST DASHBOARD STATUE $12.95 STAR11919 DOCTOR OCTOPUS MINI BUST $45.00 APR013172 GIANT MAN & WASP MINI BUST $55.00 STAR13575 GREEN GOBLIN MINI BUST $40.00 JAN013014 GUNDAM WING DEATHSCYTHE HELL CUSTOM 1/100 MODEL KIT $34.99 DEC005070 GUNDAM WING DEATHSCYTHE HELL CUSTOM 1/144 MODEL KIT $17.99 DEC005071 GUNDAM WING GUNDAM NATAKU 1/100 MODEL KIT $34.99 DEC005072 GUNDAM WING GUNDAM NATAKU 1/144 MODEL KIT $17.99 DEC005073 GUNDAM WING HEAVY ARMS CUSTOM 1/100 MODEL KIT $34.99 DEC005074 GUNDAM WING HEAVY ARMS CUSTOM 1/144 MODEL KIT $13.99 DEC005075 GUNDAM WING SANDROCK CUSTOM 1/100 MODEL KIT $34.99 DEC005086 GUNDAM WING SANDROCK CUSTOM 1/144 MODEL KIT $13.99 DEC005087 GUNDAM WING SERPENT CUSTOM 1/100 MODEL KIT $34.99 DEC005088 GUNDAM WING SERPENT CUSTOM 1/144 MODEL KIT $13.99 DEC005089 GUNDAM WING TALLGEESE 3 1/100 MODEL KIT $44.99 DEC005068 GUNDAM WING TALLGEESE 3 1/144 MODEL KIT $13.99 DEC005069 GUNDAM WING WING ZERO CUSTOM 1/100 MODEL KIT $34.99 DEC005090 GUNDAM WING WING ZERO CUSTOM 1/144 MODEL KIT $17.99 DEC005091 MOVIE MANIACS SERIES 4 ACTION FIGURES PI JUL011273 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS 2000 PUMPKIN KING JACK DOLL $59.99 STAR13338 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK COFFIN DOLL W/BARREL PVC $54.99 NOV005119 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK COFFIN DOLL W/SHOCK PVC $54.99 NOV005118 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK SKELLINGTON ACTION FIGURE #1 $28.99 STAR13352 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK SKELLINGTON ACTION FIGURE #2 $28.99 STAR13353 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK SKELLINGTON ACTION FIGURE #3 $28.99 AUG005070 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK SKELLINGTON ACTION FIGURE #4 $28.99 AUG005069 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK SKELLINGTON ACTION FIGURE #5 $28.99 AUG005068 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS JACK SKELLINGTON ACTION FIGURE #6 $28.99 AUG005067 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS MAYOR, ZERO, & OOGIE BOOGIE PVC $9.99 STAR13356 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS PVC BOX SET #1 $44.99 AUG005066 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS PVC BOX SET #2 $44.99 AUG012926 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS RUBBER PHOTO FRAME $11.99 STAR13359 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS SANDY CLAWS COLLECTION DOLL $59.99 NOV014082 NIGHTMARE BEFORE XMAS SANTA JACK ACTION FIGURE $24.99 STAR13360 NBX SANTA JACK MEDIUM PVC STATUE $19.99 STAR13362 NBX SCARED JACK IN BROWN COFFIN $49.95 STAR12010 NBX SINISTER JACK IN GREEN COFFIN $49.95 STAR13366 NBX SNOWMAN JACK COLLECTION DOLL $69.99 STAR13365 NBX YEAR PLATE $34.99 STAR13368 ROBOTECH SD CHROME MORPHER PX SKULL LEADER $11.99 AUG015086 SPAWN SERIES 12 REPAINTS FIGURES PI SEP011141 TEKKEN TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT ACTION FIGURES $10.99 JUL012950 TRIGUN: WOLFWOOD EXCLUSIVE BUST $45.00 JUN013009 WOLVERINE BROWN MINI-STATUE $45.00 AUG015197 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES PRINTS & POSTERS ADULT TATTOO GIRL WALL SCROLLS SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (4632) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL #1 (B40)—Print $19.95 #2 (B54)—Print $19.95 #3 (B33)––Print $19.95 ANIME DRAGONBALL Z ATTACK POSTER It's what the Z Fighters do best –– fight and attack! They're ready to go at it and they're aimed for you on this 27" x 39" wall scroll. (133) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available in Spain. Poster, 27x39 $6.00 FANTASY BROM SIGNED AND NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION PRINTS From world-renowned fantasy artist comes these limited edition prints. Choose from Lone Wolf, limited to 1,000 and measuring 23" x 17"; Reckoneers, limited to 600 and measuring 19" x 16"; and Red Hand, limited to 1,000 and measuring 19" x 16". All come numbered and signed by Brom. (207) LONE WOLF (20000450)––Print, 23x17 $51.99 RECKONEERS (1260072)––Print, 19x16 $51.99 RED HAND (20000451)––Print, 19x16 $34.99 JOHN ZELEZNIK: TIGERWING SIGNED PRINT An exotic striped dragon takes flight against a planetary spacescape. Measuring 11" x 17" and printed on 100lb acid free cover stock, this image is hand signed by fantasy illustrator John Zeleznik. (8234/29) (CAUT: 4) Print, 11x17, FC $9.99 GREAT EASTERN BRUCE LEE, THE DRAGON: FIVE FACES MINI WALL SCROLL Martial arts master Bruce Lee appears in five different portraits on this mini wall scroll measuring 15" x 22". With a black background, this wall scroll also features intricate Chinese dragons. (4632/GE16168) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 15x22, FC $9.95 COWBOY BEBOP: PERSPIRATION WALL SCROLL It must be hot where Faye Valentine is, 'cause she's dripping with sweat! By the image on this 31" x 43" wall scroll, you'd never know this femme fatale was really 77 years old! (4632/GE1589) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $19.95 DRAGONBALL Z: QUINTET MINI WALL SCROLL Five of your favorite Dragonball Z characters are captured in stunning rays of light on this 15" x 22" mini wall scroll. (4632/GE1697) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 15x22, FC $9.95 FUSHIGI YUGI: DRAGON MINI WALL SCROLL Now in a mini version! From the popular manga by Yu Watase comes this Dragon wall scroll with a stunning faded background image of the dragon pictured in front, with the Fushigi Yugi logo at the bottom. This hangable masterpiece is sure to catch your eye with its vivid and contrasting colors! (4632/GE1701) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 15x22, FC $9.95 GATE KEEPERS WALL SCROLL #1 The gate keeper of snow and ice, Yukino, appears on this 31" x 43" wall scroll, along with her pet ermine Hisame, who's in his usual place –– perched on her shoulder. (4632/GE1951) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $19.95 GUARDIANS OF PARADISE WALL SCROLL In fantastic gray tones, a black panther and dragon hiss at each other, ready to pounce. Measures 31" x 43". (4632/GE1625) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $19.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: DEFEND THE WOUNDED WALL SCROLL Though they may look it, the mobile suits aren't invincible! Two Gundams stand near an injured fellow fighter on this 31" x 43" wall scroll. (4632/GE1620) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $19.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: GLOWING RED EYES MINI WALL SCROLL This mobile suit looks evil with his menacing glowing red eyes. Mini wall scroll measures 15" x 22". (4632/GE1700) (CAUT: 4) Wall Scroll, 15x22, FC $9.95 LORD OF THE RINGS OFFERED AGAIN O/A LORD OF THE RINGS POSTERS J.R.R. Tolkein's tale has come to life on the big screen in the form of a motion picture trilogy. And those characters portrayed in the movie can come to life in your home and imagination with these posters. Hang them anywhere and feel the magic! Choose from Frodo, Gandalf, Middle Earth Evil, Middle Earth Fellowship, Hobbits and Ringwraiths, and Two Statues. All posters measure 24" x 36". (7283) NOTE: Previously offered on Previews Update #503. FRODO (3521)––Poster, 24x36 $5.75 GANDALF (3522)––Poster, 24x36 $5.75 HOBBITS AND RINGWRAITHS (3527)––Poster, 24x36 $5.75 MIDDLE EARTH EVIL (3523)––Poster, 24x36 $5.75 MIDDLE EARTH FELLOWSHIP (3524)––Poster, 24x36 $5.75 TWO STATUES (3520)––Poster, 24x36 $5.75 ******************* MOVIES & TV BEELTEJUICE MOVIE POSTER You know better than to say his name more than twice –– it's Beetlejuice! This movie poster features him and the sweet ghost couple to whom he caused mischief. (4960/ST2933) (CAUT: 4) Poster $4.99 DARK ANGEL POSTER Seeing her on television once a week not enough for you? Well, now you can stare at Jessica Alba, the star of Fox's new series Dark Angel, as much as you want when you hang up this poster! (4215/3286) (CAUT: 4) Poster $4.99 EVIL DEAD: CHAINSAW MOVIE POSTER Evil Dead hero, Ash (Bruce Campbell) brandishes his favorite deadite-dispatching implement — his trusty wrist-mounted chainsaw! — on this poster, capturing a movie image of the perpetually P.O.'d hero and a distressed damsel! (4690/ST2890) (CAUT: 4) Poster $4.99 EVIL DEAD ORIGINAL THEATRICAL MOVIE POSTER What a death grip! A woman struggles for air as a hand grabs her throat from the ground. This poster is the original theatre poster and also features the cast names and a quote from Stephen King at the top. (4690/ST2925) (CAUT: 4) Poster $4.99 NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD MOVIE POSTER Luckily only the dead come alive in movies and on this poster! This black-and-white close-up is enough to make you never watch the movie again! (4690/SDT2891) (CAUT: 4) Poster $4.99 NOSFERATU MOVIE POSTER Made in 1922, Nosferatu was the first big screen adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula. This movie poster includes the cast credits at the bottom with the vampire king getting ready to bite. (4690/ST2892) (CAUT: 4) Poster $4.99 STAR TREK: THE ORIGINAL CREW LITHOGRAPH This beautiful color 22" x 28" official Star Trek lithograph features the original U.S.S. Enterprise crew of Captain Kirk, Spock, McCoy, Scotty, Uhura, and Chekov. The litho depicts a fantastic planetary surface scene with the Enterprise in flight overlooking the crew from above! (145) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph, 22x28, FC $58.99 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES SECTION BETTY BOOP BETTY BOOP CERAMIC LUNCHBOX SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS If it's entertainment you seek during mealtime, then why not spend it with Betty Boop? Ms. Boop is featured on this pair of 2" tall ceramic Salt and Pepper shakers, each sculpted to look like retro-classic lunchboxes! (6500/10230) Shakers $15.25 BETTY BOOP MOVIE REEL TIN TOTE Whether it's sandwiches, toys, or dice that you need to cart around and store, you can count on the bouncy and beautiful Betty Boop to make for the sexiest tin totes around! (6500/10076) (CAUT: 4) Tin Tote $12.50 BETTY BOOP TIN MONEY BOX TRUNK She'll break your heart when you ask her to be your own. She's a lone wolf, buddy! Betty belongs to no man, unless of course you buy her via the 5 x 3 ¼" x 2 3/8" Betty Boop Tin Money Box Trunk to use in protecting your stash of cash. Three styles from which to choose. (4475/447507) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Tin Money Box Trunk SRP: $3.50 BETTY BOOP TIN PENCIL CUP Need the gorgeous 20s sex idol to help you stay sharp? Pencil sharp? Here's Betty on an essential desk helper! Each contains a compartment for storing paper clips or pins. Three styles from which to choose. (4475/445507) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Cup SRP: $3.50 ***************** Please refer to the Trading Cards-Comic Images section for the Butt-Ugly Martians Trading Cards and Binder! ***************** CARTOONS BUTT-UGLY MARITANS TALKING BOBBLE-HEADS They talk! These three 6" figures say three phrases each! B. Bop-A-Luna (the fearless leader) says "No Problem!" "Am I a genius or what?" and "Hey, What the Plickem?" The T-Fru-T Bobble Head (the Hi-Tech handyman) says "Smile and say surrender," "I've got an idea," and "Hold yer Smips!" And Do-Wah-Diddy (the cuddly critter) says "I love Earth TV," "I'm sweating like a glib knob in here," and "Oh, Grix!". (4838/00290) (CAUT: 4) Bobble Head SRP: $9.99Ea. SCOOBY DOO BEANBAG AND POSEABLES Keep solving those ghostly mysteries with these Scooby-Doo beanbag figures that include Scooby, the Mystery Machine, and Shaggy beanbags, as well as Surfer Scooby and Karate Scooby poseables! (6351/02733446) BEANBAG SRP: $5.99Ea. POSEABLE SRP: $5.99Ea. SCOOBY DOO TIN TOTE When it's time to break for lunch in between nabbing the crooks and ghostly accomplices, chow down on a sandwich you can store and cart in this nifty Scooby Doo Tin Tote! (6500/16070) (CAUT: 4) Tin Tote $12.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS TIN CARRY-ALL Measuring 5 ½" x 4 1/8" x 2 ¼", you can use this tin carry-all — adorned with cool Spongebob Squarepants graphics — to stash and dash with spare clothes and stuff! (4475/243407) (CAUT: 4) Tin Carry-All $5.50 TWEETY SMALL WORKMAN TIN CARRY-ALL Measuring 5 1/8" x 2 1/5" x 4 ¼" , this carry-all you can use as a portable locker is adorned with cool Tweety graphics! And not a puddy tat in sight! (4475/156507) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in an assortment. Please check for availability. Tin Carry All SRP: $4.50 CLASSIC FILM AND TELEVISION I LOVE LUCY: VITAMEATAVEGAMIN CERAMIC COOKIE JAR The timeless Lucille Ball at the peak of her I Love Lucy days is freeze-framed in time to give you a collectible cookie jar that makes a great gift for the nostalgia buff in your family! (6500/14742) (CAUT: 4) Cookie Jar $82.99 LONE RANGER CERAMIC LUNCHBOX SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS With a mighty "Hi-Yo-Silver!" the Lone Ranger sets out to catch the bad guys — and provide the proper condiment for any tabletop with these 2" tall ceramic Salt and Pepper shakers, sculpted to look like retro-classic lunchboxes! (6500/19030) (CAUT: 4) Shakers $15.25 ROY ROGERS CERAMIC LUNCHBOX SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS He not only had a baby-doll like Dale for a wife and a trick horse named Trigger, he also pioneered a fast food movement that's renowned for scrumptious chicken! He's Roy Rogers, and you'll always have a happy trail to well-seasoned meals with this set of 2" tall ceramic Salt and Pepper shakers, sculpted to look like retro-classic lunchboxes! (6500/23030) (CAUT: 4) Shakers $15.25 BELA LUGOSI AS DRACULA WALL CLOCK The king of vampires will always be known for Bela's incarnation. The man was the original Dracula, and solely responsible for making Bram Stoker's character bigger than the big screen! Keep track of time with Bela on this collectible wall clock! (4018) (CAUT: 4) Wall Clock $18.50 WIZARD OF OZ: CLICK YOUR HEELS TIN TOTE Trip on over to "somewhere over the rainbow" with Dorothy clicking her heels together as she prepares for her trip home! Original film art and graphics of Dorothy's enchanted red slippers adorn this collectible tin tote! (6500/71170) (CAUT: 4) Tin Tote $12.99 DC HEROES DC HEROES CERAMIC AND TIN CONTAINERS The Dark Knight crime fighter who's the world's greatest detective and the Man of Steel who's Earth's greatest boy scout maintain a vigilant watch over their local crime scenes on these limited ceramic and tin body containers that make for a great collectible! (6500) (CAUT: 4) BATMAN—Container $30.99 SUPERMAN (74142)—Container $30.99 SUPERMAN FOLD-AND-MAIL STATIONERY Next time you're rushing out the door and trying to get off a note faster than a speeding bullet, pick up this fold-and-mail stationery that features Big Blue as he appeared in the Golden Age! (334) (CAUT: 4) Stationery $7.95 SUPERMAN OVAL BACKPACK KEYCHAIN TIN If it's tag-alongs you need, then look no further than these 3 3/8" x 1 3/8" x ½" Superman Keychain Tins that put you in good company with fellow Superman fans worldwide! Three styles from which to choose. (4475/299407B) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Tin SRP: $1.75 SUPERMAN TIN MONEY BOX OVAL If there's one person you can trust to watch over your own private Fort Knox, it's Superman, as emblazoned on these 3 3/8" x 2 3/8" x ½" money box tins! Four styles from which to choose. (4475/293207) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Money Box SRP: $3.50 HEROES AND VILLAINS DAWN MINI LUNCHBOX A Diamond Select Release! Eat lunch with the Goddess! Fans of Joseph Michael Linsner and Dawn will be proud to display this mini lunch box featuring rarely seen artwork! Whether its for carrying your cherished collectibles or to store a quick snack at work, this little baby is perfect. Guaranteed to ship March 2002! (4667/62001) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $6.99 SAMURAI 3000 SWORDS These swords feature the Samurai code of justice, service, and honor on the handguard, engraved in their secret language. The handles are made of precisely machined metal parts. The aluminum scabbards lock to the handles and can only be released with a push of a hidden button. Available in both "Katana" and "Tanto" versions. The Katana's 28 1/8" long blade is sharp, fully-functional stainless steel, as is the 11 1/8" long blade for the Tanto! (4792) (CAUT: 4) MATURE COLLECTORS KATANA (UC1258) $165.99 TANTO (UC1260) $116.99 LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS PEWTER FIGURE Undoubtedly, what has everyone fired up in the movie theaters this year is the release of the major motion picture The Lord of the Rings. Based on the classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, the film has longtime fans and newcomers to the fantasy trilogy scrambling for licensed keepsakes! Here are some cool pewter figures (averaging 3" in height) to help whet your appetite! A The Lord of the Rings coin is in the base of each figure. (915) (CAUT: 4) ARAGORN (1201006)—Figure $24.50 BOROMIR (1201007)—Figure $24.50 GALADRIEL (1201008)—Figure $24.50 GIMLI (1201015)—Figure $24.50 LORD OF THE RINGS DRAGON PEWTER FIGURES What kind of movie would you have if there weren't evil lurking about looking to turn wary travelers into French toast? The adventure in The Lord of the Rings movie was amplified beyond normal decibels with the same monsters you see here preserved as pewter figures! The Balrog of Moria figure measures 4 ¼" high; the Fire Dragon figure measures 9 ½" long and 2 ¾" high. (915) (CAUT: 4) BALROG OF MORIA (1201005)—Figure $53.99 FIRE DRAGON (1201001)—Figure $43.99 LORD OF THE RINGS: HOBBITS IN HIDING WATERGLOBE Those loveable hobbits do their best to avoid the Eye of Sauron by staying in close quarters on this highly collectible water globe! (5021/5659042) Waterglobe $35.99 LORD OF THE RINGS: RINGWRAITHS, SERVANTS OF SAURON WATERGLOBE The dreaded Ring Wraiths (the 9 Kings of Man who were corrupted by the rings and who now serve Sauron) search for the One Ring in this 100mm waterglobe, capturing the moody excitement of The Lord of the Rings! (5021/5659041) Waterglobe $31.99 LORD OF THE RINGS SECRET BOXES What new treasures will you hide from prying eyes today? Whatever you're hiding, you can trust it to the secrecy of Frodo and Bilbo — two hobbits who know the value of staying hidden! And if you prefer a watchman with more experience in cloaking abilities, you can chose Gandalf the Gray, too! These two boxes can be combined with the previously offered Secret Boxes (July 2001 Previews) to form a ring! (5021) FRODO & BILBO (5659044)—Box $18.99 GANDALF THE GRAY (5659050)—Box $18.99 MARVEL HEROES MARVEL MINI BOBBLE HEAD CLIP-ONS Here's 3 ½" tall Spider-Man and Wolverine mini bobble head resin clip-ons that you can attach to your backpack, school bag, and jacket! (59/13010) (CAUT: 4) Clip-On SRP: $4.99 MARVEL PLASTIC BANKS Spider-Man and Wolverine work overtime to ensure that no one touches your bank account! These 7" tall heroes strike cool action poses, and replace the traditional piggy banks! (59) (CAUT: 4) Bank SRP: $7.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A 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. (4505) (CAUT: 5) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Candy Bar SRP: $1.99 O/A X-MEN CANDY BOX Celebrate Marvel's Merry Mutants with these candy bars, each featuring X-Men artwork on their wrappers! This assortment includes milk chocolate filled with peanut butter, milk chocolate with caramel, pure milk chocolate, and milk chocolate with crispy rice. You don't have to be a mind reader to know that these chocolate bars won't last long around comics fans! 12 bars per box. Suggested retail price per bar: $1.75. (4505) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Originally offered on Previews Update #460. Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Candy Bar SRP: $1.99 ***************** MOVIES AND TV CHEECH AND CHONG INCENSE It's cool Up in Smoke movie art on these boxes of incense! Let Cheech and Chong help you disperse unwanted odors! (4122) (CAUT: 4) Incense SRP: $2.50 CHEECH AND CHONG ZIPPO LIGHTER Here are two cool Cheech and Chong Zippo lighters that sport the faces of each drug-crazed comedian! (4122) (CAUT: 4) CHEECH (ZPUS2)—Zippo $6.99 CHONG (ZPUS1)—Zippo $6.99 CHEECH AND CHONG KEYFOB A hot new embroidered keyfob sporting Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke movie logo! (4122/KFUS1) (CAUT: 4) Keyfob $4.99 RESERVOIR DOGS ACRYLIC KEYCHAIN Quentin Tarantino's criminals with long-winded attitude are now able to walk the walk on this collectible acrylic keychain! (4122/KRD1) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $2.99 RESERVOIR DOGS AIR FRESHENER The bad guys with sunglasses and crayon names are featured on this fragrant air freshener! (4122/SRD6) (CAUT: 4) Keychain $3.50 RESERVOIR DOGS ZIPPO LIGHTERS The movie that made Quentin Tarantino one of the most dangerous names in crime noir cinema is glorified on these Zippo lighters. The black lighter sports the movie logo, while the silver lighter shoes the dogs dressed in their black hitmen suits! (4122) (CAUT: 4) BLACK LOGO (ZPRD2)- Lighter $6.99 SILVER (ZPRD3)- Lighter $9.99 MUSIC THE BEATLES: TREND SETTERS CERAMIC COOKIE JAR If you want to "please, please me," then you'll oblige me with some baked batter goodies that come from this ceramic cookie jar that pays homage to the Fab Four! Eat cookies from this jar that tips its hat to the Beatles! (6500/64442) (CAUT: 4) Cookie Jar $52.99 RETRO CAPTAIN CRUNCH WACKY WOBBLER The king of morning cold cereals is here to help you eat the most important meal of the morning! The Captains' cool as a noddin' Wobbler! (4552) (CAUT: 4) Wobbler $11.00 HOWDY DOODY WACKY WOBBLER Along with Buffalo Bob, Howdy Doody kept an entire generation of young kids enthralled in front of their TV sets. Here's ol' Carrot Top as a Wacky Wobbler! (4552) (CAUT: 4) Wobbler $11.00 LITTLE LULU WACKY WOBBLER The fuzzy-headed gal is minus her trusty Sluggo sidekick, but she's still ready to rock and roll for you as a Wacky Wobbler! (4552) (CAUT: 4) Wobbler $11.00 GEORGE EISNER TIN SIGNS With these collectible signs you can display the award-winning box art by George J. Eisner! These lithograph tin signs feature his time-honored creations, and feature folded edges and pre-stamped holes for easy display! No framing required. (4870) (CAUT: 4) MACHINE MAN (T1)—Sign, 15x9 $14.75 MP1 ROCKET (T4)—Sign, 18x6 $14.75 WALKING ROBOT (T3)—Sign, 15x9 $14.75 RAIDER X1 (T5)—Sign, 15x9 $14.75 X9 ROBOT CAR (T2)—Sign, 16x13 $14.75 THE SIMPSONS THE SIMPSONS: ITCHY & SCRATCHY LUNCHBOX The cat and mouse with the infamous love/hate relationship duke it out on this top-shelf collectible lunchbox! (6338) (CAUT: 4) Lunchbox $20.99 THE SIMPSONS TIN CLICKER SERIES #3 Got a thing for Simpsons collectibles? Get these tin clickers that feature Maggie, Mrs. Krabapple, and a moo-moo that helps illustrate one of Bart's famous expressions, "Don't have a cow, man!" (4870/822) Tin clicker $1.25Ea. SPIDER-MAN OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPIDER-MAN CANDY BARS Spider-Man, a virtual comic book icon for nearly 40 years, now has his own swingin' set of candy bars, each featuring cool Spidey comic book artwork on the wrappers! Pick your favorite from milk chocolate filled with peanut butter, milk chocolate with caramel, pure milk chocolate, and milk chocolate with crispy rice. (4505) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Candy Bar SRP: $1.99 ********************** SPIDER-MAN MOTION LAMP This 14" tall rotating lamp use a 40w candle bulb (included) to light up the famous web-slinger as he moves silently around the inside of the lamp. Giving a 'virtual reality effect' to the graphics, this 120v AC table- or desktop collectible is a must-have for any Spider-Man fan! (491/09521CSP) (CAUT: 4) Lamp $43.99 SPIDER-MAN TIN PENCIL CUPS If it's desk accessories you need to keep track of all those pens, pencils, Sharpees, and highlighters, then let the Wallcrawler organize your writing instruments. Features art from the Ultimate Spider-Man comic and a compartment for push-pins and paper clips! Three styles from which to choose. (4475/705507) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers as an assortment — please check with your retailer for availability. Cup SRP: $3.50 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN CALLING CARD Want to help a friend out with those annoying long distance bills? Pass on this calling card featuring art from the first issue of Ultimate Spider-Man! Offers 100 minutes of talk time per card! 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GTM 26 $1.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP MONSTERS Where reality ends, fantasy begins, and at the heart of fantasy lies monsters. Details about monster culture, psychology, and adventuring provide GMs and PCs with enough information to run an entire party of trolls, ogres, ettins, orcs, goblins, and more in their d20 fantasy campaign. Rules for mixed races, new feats, and skills only monsters know, plus new prestige classes, rules for PC monster races, and new magic await! Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) AEG 8509 $24.95 WARLORD CCG: BLACK KNIVES This completely revised second edition of the basic set for Warlord: Saga of the Storm is the perfect jump-start for new players, while providing seasoned veterans with the tools they need in their quest for victory. Each 50-card Starter Deck and booster mix contains previously printed Warlord as well as exciting new premium foil cards, plus a Rules Sheet detailing strategy tips and easy-to-learn rules. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY AEG 6111-D $79.92 BOOSTER PACK AEG 6111-S $9.99 STARTER DECK AEG 6110-S $2.99 STARTER DISPLAY AEG 6110-D $143.52 ATLAS GAMES ARS MAGICA: BISHOP'S STAFF Lured by the prospect of a political ally and magical trading partner, the players are drawn into a web of intrigue and dangerous entanglement with mundanes and the Church within the winter covenant of Sapienta Aetatum. All of their magical, investigative, and diplomatic skills will be required to find a vanished wizard, prevent a pogrom from being unleashed upon innocents, and understand the mystery of a saintly visitation in this 48-page Ars Magica adventure. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) ATG 0268 $10.95 UNKNOWN ARMIES RPG SECOND EDITION HARDCOVER Loathsome monsters, bizarre supernatural forces, mind-bending magic, warring cults, and ten thousand bullets stand in your way in Unknown Armies, as players vie for the ultimate prize: ascension to a higher plane and a hand in creating the next incarnation of reality! This Second Edition hardcover features exciting new artwork with expanded and refined rules for character creation, combat, schools of magick, Avatars, and more, plus tons of GM resources and numerous options for Street, Global, or Cosmic level campaigns. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) ATG 6020 $35.00 AURAN GAMES PTY LTD. DARK AWAKENINGS: GUARDIAN WITH CD What starts as a simple sea voyage to the remote island of Guardian, quickly changes to a terrifying fight for survival as an unseen foe sends its minions against the adventurers in a bid to consume their very souls in this d20 adventure for 4-6 characters of Levels 3-4. 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(CAUT:4) CHAOS SPACE MARINES: EMPERORS CHILDREN GAW 0470 $29.99 CHAOS SPACE MARINES: EMPEROR'S CHILDREN LORD GAW 8055H $8.99 CHAOS SPACE MARINES: WARRIORS GAW 0471 $29.99 CHAOS SPACE MARINES: IRON WARRIOR'S WARSMITH GAW 8055J $8.99 MARINES RHINO TANK 2002 GAW 0743-N $29.99 WARHAMMER FANTASY BATTLE Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) RUGLUD'S ARMORED ORCS GAW 1617 $44.99 RUGLUD'S ARMORED ORCS GAW 8545M $8.99 SKAVEN JEZZAIL GAW 8518D-N $9.99 SKAVEN PACKMASTER AND RATS GAW 8518I-N $9.99 SKAVEN RATLING GUN GAW 8518N $9.99 SKAVEN THANQUOL GREY SEER GAW 1616 $24.99 SKAVEN WARLOCK ENGINEER GAW 8518H-N $5.99 SKAVEN WARLORD GAW 8518L-N $8.99 SKAVEN WARP LIGHTNING CANNON GAW 1615 $24.99 GEO-HEX MAGE KNIGHT TERRAINS Cast in expanded polyurethane, these fully-painted Mage Knight Terrain pieces come packaged with templates compatible with Mage Knight stats. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) ROCKY HILL (DESERT) GHX BG5001DS $12.95 ROCKY HILL (GRASS) GHX BG5001GR $12.95 ROCKY RIDGE (DESERT) GHX BG5003DS $18.95 ROCKY RIDGE (GRASS) GHX BG5003GR $18.95 ROUGH GROUND (DESERT) GHX BG5002DS $12.95 ROUGH GROUND (GRASS) GHX BG5002GR $12.95 TEMPLE RUINS (DESERT) GHX BG5004DS $18.95 TEMPLE RUINS (GRASS) GHX BG5004GR $18.95 WITCHES & WIZARDS The Evil Lords of the Dark Castle have stolen the gold from the Village of Hope. The townspeople need the help of Witches and Wizards to return their chest of gold using their magical power. Will you win the race for the gold and be the first to safely return from the Enchanted Forest to the Village of Hope? This fun-packed game designed for players ages 8 and up comes complete with an illustrated Story Book, game rules, a gameboard, (8) Witches and Wizards game pieces, Spell-Caster cards, Spell-Buster cards, (1) Gold Chest , and (1) die. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) GHX WW001 $29.95 GOODMAN GAMES DINOSAUR PLANET: CRETASUS ADVENTURE GUIDE This indispensable companion for Dinosaur Planet: Broncosaurus Rex features maps, history, and detailed exposition of the settled regions of Cretasus, background material on the dinosaurs that inhabit the region, their habits, behaviors, and interaction with each other and humans, new prestige classes for Dino Warriors and Federal Marshals, plus adventure ideas, town generation guidelines, treasure and encounter tables, and more. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA GMG1001 $22.00 GREEN KNIGHT PUBLISHING PENDRAGON PAPERBACK (REPRINT) First published in 1930 and long unavailable to all but the most devoted collectors of Arthurian fiction, Pendragon paints an original and detail-rich picture of post-Roman Britain in the early sixth century, one made all the more appealing by W. Bernard Faraday's flair for striking characters and sly, razor-edged humor. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) GKP 6213 $19.95 GUARDIANS OF ORDER BIG EYES SMALL MOUTH—2ND EDITION The Origins Award nominated multi-genre Japanese anime RPG is now available in a more compact Revised Second Edition format! Inspired by the dynamic settings and stories featured in many of the popular anime shows, BESM 2nd Edition boasts an updated, streamlined version of the Tri-Stat System rule mechanics, including expanded sections on magic, mecha, supernatural abilities, skills, and much more! Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOO 02-201 $24.95 HOGSHEAD PUBLISHING WARHAMMER FANTASY RPG: DWARF'S STONE AND STEEL This sourcebook for Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay contains everything you wanted to know about Dwarfs in the Warhammer world, including new careers, expanded rules, culture, history, and tons of background and adventures that open up adventuring within the Dwarfen kingdoms. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) HOG 218 $18.95 HOLISTIC DESIGN NOBLE ARMADA EXPANDED EDITION RULEBOOK Command frigates, destroyers or dreadnoughts to carve a fiefdom from the stars as royal houses vie against rival fleets and pirates for supremacy of the Known Worlds. Everything you need to explore the world of Noble Armada and the Fading Suns universe can be found within the pages of this revised and expanded rulebook. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) HDI 0512 $25.00 KENZER & COMPANY DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: INVASION OF ARUN'KID Arun'Kid - a small farming village with a sinister legacy. Now, a group of gnomes seeks vengeance for wrongs wrought upon them ages ago, and the adventurers must seek answers from unlikely sources to quell the onslaught. A Kingdoms of Kalamar adventure for 1st-3rd level characters. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 1110 $11.99 FAIRY MEAT MINIATURE: GNOME #3 This 25mm variant Gnome miniature for Fairy Meat - Clockwork Stomp is armed to the teeth with a Torcheon flame thrower and Chainkiller Autocannon. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 4055 $19.99 FAIRY MEAT MINIATURE: GNOME #4 Unleash this grisly 25mm Gnome variant miniature for Fairy Meat - Clockwork Stomp, featuring a clockwork arm wielding a Motorsword and the explosive power of a Thundergun! Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 4056 $19.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A HACKMASTER: GAME MASTER'S SHIELD An essential accessory for Hackmaster GMs, this durable device not only provides a fashionable, easily-accessible totem of convenient charts, but also poses as viable protection from flying dice and unruly players quibbling over bad rules calls. KEN 2102 14.99 O/A HACKMASTER: LITTLE KEEP OF THE BORDER LANDS You are, indeed, members of that exceptional class of adventurers who have journeyed to the Little Keep on the Borderlands in search of fame and fortune. Somewhere nearby, amidst the forests and tangled fens, are the chaotic caves where fell creatures lie in wait, and fate seems to have decreed that you are to become an adventurous band who must pass through many harrowing experiences together in this exciting underground and wilderness Hackmaster setting. KEN 2201 11.99 ********************** HACKMASTER MINIATURE: BLIND WRETCHED PURSUER Sculpted by Steve Buddle, The Blind Wretched Pursuer resembles an eyeless zombie, but in reality it's a vengeful spirit bent on punishing anyone it happens across in the Hackmaster world! Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 4057 $2.99 HACKMASTER MINIATURE: SIMIAN ORCS (4) Half Orc, half ape, and all attitude, these ill-tempered Simian Orcs, sculpted by Steve Buddle, are ready for combat in your Hackmaster campaign! Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 4058 $12.99 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING CITIES OF FANTASY: STORMHAVEN This 64-page Cities of Fantasy d20 System sourcebook details the sea-borne city of Stormhaven, offering comprehensive maps and extensive city-specific information on the history, beliefs, and society of this vast trading metropolis. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP5002 $14.95 CRUSADES OF VALOUR Crusades of Valour features rules for knights and knightly orders, details on joining the heralded ranks of knighthood, and introduces extensive information on devising world-spanning crusades in any fantasy-based d20 system campaign setting. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP3005 $19.95 ENCYCLOPEDIA ARCANE: BATTLE MAGIC Wield the powerful forces of fire and lightning! Master the awesome destructive powers at your disposal! Blast your enemies into oblivion! This tome contains the secret knowledge of the art of Battle Magic that every wizard or sorcerer should be aware of. Dark, forgotten practices are uncovered, as well as ancient texts enhancing the skills of any practitioner interested in exploring possibly the greatest force of sorcery ever to be introduced to the d20 System. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP1005 $14.95 ENCYCLOPEDIA ARCANE: CONSTRUCTS No longer the preserve of rich and powerful wizards, the unique building system detailed within this d20 System sourcebook allows the creation of highly specialized constructs as golems and other magical creatures to suit any player's needs or desires. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP1004 $14.95 QUINTESSENTIAL CLERIC Build and minister your own temples, craft items of divine origin, and call down the very wrath of god in this 128-page d20 sourcebook dedicated to cleric character classes. A wealth of new skills, feats, and prestige classes await those who seek to travel the path of faith and divinity. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP4003 $19.95 SEAS OF BLOOD: SHIPS OF WAR Completing the Ships trilogy designed to support Seas of Blood, Ships of War introduces the largest, most powerful, and the most devastating vessels of war ever to set sail in d20 fantasy. Read about massive warships, super-fast frigates, and the dreaded Gnomish War Submersibles. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP3004 $9.95 SLAYER'S GUIDE TO BUGBEARS Pound for pound, muscle for muscle, bugbears are stronger, sneakier and far more unpredictable than their other goblinoid cousins. If they could ever unite under a single banner, or maintain the military discipline of the hobgoblins, they would shake the heavens with their rage! The Slayer's Guide to Bugbears contains never before seen information on these creatures' physiology, habitat, society and methods of warfare, together with unique spells, feats and prestige classes. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP0007 $9.95 MONKEY GOD ENTERPRISES ALL THE KING'S MEN Filled with bizarre characters, twisted plots, and a macabre sense of humor, All the King's Men takes the PC's on a wild romp through the dark underbelly of Hamdon, a d20 fantasy version of Renaissance London. When the archbishop turns up dead at the production of the latest play, the acting troupe known as The King's Men is accused of murder. But not everything is as it seems in the world of acts and actors. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MKY1114 $10.95 AT THE EDGE OF DREAMS Ancient pacts between the Faean and the mortal village of Graymeer have endured a lasting peace over the centuries. Now, however, increasing atrocities occurring to both sides threaten to send the five island kingdoms of the Shield Islands into chaos! This d20 adventure for 5th-7th level characters, thrusts the adventurers directly into the volatile affairs of the mysterious Faean Realm; a land on the brink of a new era, with a past that refuses to fade away. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MKY1115 $15.95 OSPREY PUBLISHING AMERICAN CIVIL WAR COMMANDERS 1861-65: UNION LEADERS IN THE EAST When the War Between the States broke out in 1861, the US Army had only four line generals. With about one-third of all professional officers choosing to offer their swords to the South, the government's urgent need to find commanders for the vastly expanded Federal army put generals' stars on the shoulders of men of very varied backgrounds. This first of four volumes examines the careers of nearly 30 Union generals whose service was mainly in the Eastern theater of war. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ELI073 $16.95 BRITISH CAVALRY EQUIPMENT 1800-1941 This revised edition of Mike Chappell's original Men-at-Arms 138 represents nearly 20 years' of new research. It covers the saddlery, horse furniture, and personal equipment of the British horsed cavalryman from the early stages of the Napoleonic Wars until the final disappearance of the mounted arm during World War II. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP MAA138 $14.95 BRITISH RIFLEMAN 1797-1815 The rifle corps of the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars are among the most recognisable of all the soldiers of that era: their distinctive dark green uniforms are as familiar as some of their exploits which have achieved considerable fame through the large numbers of memoirs written by members of the rifle corps as well as in modern fiction. Philip Haythornwaite uses fascinating first hand accounts and evidence to give a 'soldier's eye view' of the British Rifleman, his life and work. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP WAR047 $16.95 COLONIAL AMERICAN TROOPS 1610-1774 From the earliest English settlements the survival of the infant colonies in North America depended upon local militias. This first of a fascinating three-part study includes a general introduction and chronology, and chapters on Crown troops in North America, and begins a colony-by-colony review of militias and provincial units. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP MAA366 $14.95 ENGLISH MEDIEVAL KNIGHT 13TH CENTURY The 13th century was a time of change for knights in England. This period saw the development of tournament events and the single jousts with blunt lance. Campaign life in the 13th century also embraced several theatres of war, including the baronial revolt against King John, the barons' wars of Simon de Montfort, and the Welsh and Scottish wars of Edward I. This title also covers the use and development of arms, armour, costume and other equipment. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP WAR048 $16.95 HAMPTON ROADS 1862 During the winter of 1861-62, Confederate engineers transformed an old wooden steam frigate, the USS Merrimac, into a steam-powered ironclad warship, the CSS Virginia. While similar developments were taking place in Europe, it was in Hampton Roads, Virginia that the first clash between two ironclads would take place. This book details why the battle of Hampton Roads has been seen as one of the most important naval battles in history, ushering in a new age of naval warfare and warship design. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP CAM103 $18.95 IRAN-IRAQ WAR The Iran-Iraq War, which ended in August 1988, one month short of its eighth anniversary, was one of the longest, bloodiest and costliest Third World armed conflicts in the twentieth century. Professor Karsh addresses the causes of the Iran-Iraq War, assesses the war's military lessons regarding such key areas as strategy, tactics and escalation, and examines the utility of armed force as an instrument of foreign policy. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS020 $17.95 NAPOLEON'S COMMANDERS II On the Napoleonic battlefield, victory or defeat could still depend on the skills, reactions and personalities of individual commanders. This second in a pair of Elite titles describes in concise but colourful detail the careers and personalities of more than two dozen of Napoleon's leading subordinate commanders in the armies of the later Empire, from c1809 to the Hundred Days campaign of 1815. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ELI083 $16.95 PANZER CREWMAN 1939-45 In World War II the Panzer crews spearheaded every major campaign or battle from the invasions of Poland and France to the last great counter-offensive in the Ardennes. This book charts the recruitment, training, service conditions and combat experience of a typical World War II German tank crewman, serving on various fronts. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP WAR046 $16.95 PALLADIUM BOOKS RIFTS: ANVIL GALAXY The quest for the "Cosmic Forge" wages on in this 160-page "Phase World" overview of the Anvil Galaxy, featuring extensive information on the aliens that inhabit it, the advanced technology at your disposal, adventure seeds, and more. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) PAL 0847 $21.95 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT GROUP DEADLANDS: WAY OF THE DEAD Some outlaws become worm-food, but the toughest hombres get right back up to raise more Hell in the Weird West! The Harrowed finally get theirs in this 64-page class book for Deadlands d20, detailing their powers as well as new feats, skills, and prestige classes. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) PIN DL-1117 $15.00 GREAT RAIL WARS Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) CALL OF THE WILD BOBCATS PIN DL-1534 $13.95 CALL OF THE WILD GRIZZLY PIN DL-1239 $5.95 MAD SCIENTIST WITH LIGHTNING PIN DL-1237 $3.95 LADY HUCKSTER PIN DL-1238 $2.95 WOLFMAN GUNSLINGER PIN DL-1234 $3.95 HELL ON EARTH RPG Radslinging Doomsayers, vengeful Law Dogs, brain-burning sykers, scavenging junkers and righteous Templars all rear their ugly heads in this d20 System treatment of the Wasted West. The year is 2094, but the future is not our own. The Last War ended 13 years ago when supernatural doomsday bombs fell, killing billions and "terrorforming" the world into a vast Deadland. Humanity has struggled to rebuild. Cities shudder beneath still-howling storms, horrors born of radioactive nightmare stalk the land, and the mysterious and powerful beings known as the Reckoners manifest in the flesh. Only by warring against the darkness that surrounds them can the heroes hope to end this Hell on Earth. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) PIN DL-6100 $25.00 LOST COLONY: BANSHEE SCREAMS PAPERBACK Like thousands of others, Colonial Ranger Debbi Dallas found herself trapped on the alien world of Banshee when the "tunnel" back to Earth collapsed. Now, she endeavors to bring peace between the surviving colonists and the hostile native tribes of Banshee, while contending with the technological might of the United Nations Expeditionary Force, the eldritch power of the sorcerous "skinnies", a group of villainous terrorists called The Reapers, and the coming of the titanic WorldStorm. Just another day for the Lost Colony! Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) PIN DL-2103 $14.95 WAY OUT WEST Set in the future of 2094, after the Reckoners have engineered a nuclear apocalypse on Earth, pioneering settlers colonized the planet Banshee. With the onset of the apocalypse, the colonists found themselves stranded on an unforgiving world where hostile natives (anouks) and supernatural creatures plague the planet. This tome contains rules and setting information for both the classic Deadlands system and d20, and requires the Hell on Earth or Hell on Earth d20 rulebook to play. PIN DL-4000 $25.00 R3, INC. OBSIDIAN LORDS 2ND EDITION STARTER PACK Dachee - a world of powerful tyrants, mythical creatures, and strange magic. Assume the role of a powerful lord waging war against your enemy with tokens representing creatures, weapons, spells, and magical items. Obsidian Lords Second Edition features the initial 145 tokens that comprised the original set, but showcases new artwork, revised token text, and an expanded rulebook with multi-player options. This revised series is introduced in 50-token starter sets containing (4) dice, a battleshield, a plastic storage container, a black velvet pouch, and complete rules, as well as 8-token booster packs. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER PACK (RRR 006) $2.25 STARTER PACK (RRR 005) $14.95 REAPER MINIATURES CAV MINIATURES Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) MARK IV GHOST RPR 07043 $11.99 MARK IV WIGHT RPR 07044 $9.99 DARK HEAVEN MINIATURES Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) BASILISK RPR 02567 $4.99 CARDOLAN LONGSTRIDER RANGER RPR 02565 $2.99 D'KHUL M'BROON BATHALIAN RPR 02568 $2.99 DEATHSLEET THE FROST DRAGON BOXED SET RPR 10016 $24.95 DIRINSIEL FEMALE DARK ELF WARRIOR RPR 02574 $2.99 FIONA REDFINCH FEMALE DRUID RPR 02566 $2.99 KAROAK TOAD DEMON RPR 02570 $6.99 OSWALD THE OVERLADEN HENCHMAN RPR 02572 $3.99 TELEMNAR DAWNTREADER ELF WARRIOR RPR 02571 $2.99 VLAD THE DECEIVER EVIL CLERIC RPR 02569 $2.99 YVONNE WARMAIDEN OF RITTERLICH RPR 02573 $2.99 STEVE JACKSON GAMES GURPS: CLIFFHANGERS 2ND EDITION This is the world of the dauntless heroes of the "pulp" adventure tales. Visit the exotic trouble-spots of a world in peril, and travel the trackless wastes of unexplored continents! GURPS: Cliffhangers includes background material on the world of 1925- 1939, new hazards to be faced by the intrepid adventurer, suggestions for campaigns and adventures, and a guide to the style, rhetoric, and fiendish cunning of pulp-era villainy. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6027 $22.95 GURPS TRANSHUMAN SPACE: IN THE WELL Contained within is a detailed history of Mars, from the robot probes of the early 21st century, to the first manned landing in 2026, through the illegal terraforming plagues created by the Ares Conspiracy, plus information pertaining to the uneasy truce on Mercury, and the stifling clouds of Venus, beneath which lurk a few hardy scientists. You'll also find new character types like the Recurver and Terraformer, a bestiary of genetically-enhanced animals, plus campaign ideas, personal hardware, land and air vehicles, and more! Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6702 $22.95 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY O/A YU-GI-OH COLLECTIBLE CARD GAME Based on the hit anime series and video game, Yu-Gi-Oh pits two players against one another in an all-out battle with awesome monsters and mighty spell-cards! It will take skill, practice, strategy, and luck to emerge victorious! Each 50-card pre- constructed Player Deck contains (47) common cards, (3) Foil cards, a Duel Field, and rulebook, and are introduced in 10- count displays, while 9-card Booster packs come in 24-count displays. Look for Rare, Super Rare, and Ultra Rare Magic, Trap, and Monster cards, as well as Fusion Monsters, which allow players to combine monsters to form one powerful monster to duel! NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: March, 2002. Starter Display UDC 26433-D $99.90 Starter Deck UDC 26433-S $9.99 Booster Display UDC 26448-D $71.76 Booster Pack UDC 26448-S $2.99 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING ARCHONS & TEMPLARS The latest in a series of focused chronicle rules, Archons & Templars allows players to assume the roles of prestigious Cainites in the Great Jyhad. With the authority of their sects behind them, archons and templars are assigned the most dangerous duties and enforce the will of their leaders. Whether Camarilla or Sabbat, these chosen few take the fight to the front lines. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 02425 $19.95 EXALTED: DRAGON-BLOODED Sophisticated, decadent, cruel and fabulously wealthy, the Dragon-Blooded are spiritually akin to the Elemental Dragons themselves and are Exalted above the mass of humanity. Through their bloodlines, these queens and princes of Creation control all the world that's worth owning. Exalted: The Dragon-Blooded includes extensive detail on the world and society of the Terrestrial Exalted, as well as full rules for creating and playing Dragon- Blooded characters. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08811 $29.95 EXALTED TRILOGY: BELOVED OF THE DEAD 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: March, 2001. (CAUT:4) WWP 10081 $6.50 PSIONICS TOOLKIT Compatible with 3rd Edition rules, the Psionics Toolkit is designed to help you incorporate psionic characters and themes into your fantasy game. This book features guidelines for new and established campaigns, introducing methods of converting your existing character into a psion or psychic warrior, new character races, villains, Prestige Classes as the Psychic Thief and The Beastmaster, and cardstock counters for tabletop play. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 16006 $12.95 REVIVIFY THE VIVID It has been nearly a century since famed artist Hashladak the Vivid brought down an avalanche on his keep, ending an invasion and sealing his fate. Amidst the destruction, there was but one survivor. Now, years later, a journal tells of a secret route that may lead into the buried fortress. Others have discovered the trail, though, and betrayal may lurk in the hearts of each companion. Are the secrets that the artist died to protect worth any risk? Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 16004 $12.95 TRADITION BOOK EUTHANATOS (REVISED) From necrotic practices in ancient India to modern wheels of chance, the Euthanatos move among all places where fate hangs in the balance. At last, a revised look at the Traditions for Mage: The Ascension. Completely new material covering history, practices, beliefs, special character rules and more. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 04663 $14.95 TRIBEBOOK FIANNA The series of revised Tribebooks continues with Tribebook: Fianna, which presents the Celtic tribe in ways you have never seen before. Learn more about the Fianna's legacy as warriors, bards, wise ones and tricksters, and discover just how far they've spread across the globe. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 03854 $14.95 WEREWOLF REVISED CD-ROM This CD-Rom combines the core Werewolf: The Apocalypse Revised Edition, Werewolf Storytellers Companion, Werewolf Players Guide and the Werewolf Storytellers Handbook in one database that's easy to search. A revised Werewolf character generator is also included, along with all new features. Your computer and the gifts of the Glass Walkers now put the World of Darkness at your fingertips. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 05721 $59.95 WHAT EVIL LURKS Strange dreams and terrible nightmares grip the people of Leafton. Horrific images of burning flesh and unknown terrors haunt the town. Many disappear, never to be seen again. But at least the circus is in town! What Evil Lurks is a d20 wilderness and dungeon adventure designed for 4 to 6 characters of 8 to 10th level. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08371 $10.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST CHAINMAIL MINIATURES Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) DWARF RANGER WOC 88410 $3.99 GHOULS WOC 88380 $5.99 GRAY ELF WARRIORS WOC 88330 $5.99 GRIMLOCK TROOPER WOC 88490 $5.99 GUIDEBOOK BLOOD & DARKNESS WOC 88010 $9.95 HOWLER WOC 88500 $7.99 HUMAN WARRIORS WOC 88510 $5.99 OGRE DELVER WOC 88390 $7.99 ORC TROOPER WOC 88520 $5.99 OTYUGH WOC 88400 $7.99 SKELETAL DWARF WOC 88460 $5.99 SPITTING FELLDRAKE WOC 88440 $3.99 STONECHILD WOC 88540 $5.99 DRAGONLANCE: BETRAYAL PAPERBACK All our hero wants is a cure for the painful dragon scale embedded in his leg. All his motley crew want are adventure and riches. Shadowed by evil, and having sworn off heroism, he can't escape the horrors convulsing Krynn, or the betrayal that stalks him. The second hardcover volume in the Dhamon Saga set in the New Age Era of Dragonlance. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88556 $7.99 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: DEITIES & DEMIGODS HARDCOVER Deities and Demigods is a rules expansion for the core Dungeons & Dragons products, presenting new rules that integrate seamlessly with the core rules, yet provide new avenues of game play. Deities and Demigods focuses on the role of the divine powers in the fantasy world, using examples from both fantasy pantheons and real-world mythology to illustrate the rules. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88165 $29.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: REALMS OF SHADOW PAPERBACK Realms of Shadow contains stories that explore the secondary effects of the events that take place in the Return of the Archwizards series. With new stories from authors such as R.A. Salvatore, Ed Greenwood, Elaine Cunningham, and Troy Denning, fans will be even more excited to find out about the course of events that will change the face of the Realms. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88555 $6.99 FORGOTTEN REALMS: SPELLFIRE PAPERBACK One of Ed Greenwood's most popular novels, Spellfire is being re-released in an all-new trade paperback edition. This version has been completely re-edited and contains added text and material that bring new excitement to the story. This edition also features new cover art and is classified as the first title in the brand-new Forgotten Realms series Shandril's Saga. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88777 $14.95 WIZKIDS LLC MAGE KNIGHT CASTLE GATEHOUSE This huge, beautifully-sculpted, fully-painted gatehouse stands 7" tall and includes a working gate and portcullis. Perfect for any adventure or miniatures game, but designed with Mage Knight combat dials built in to keep track of damage and abilities, the gatehouse can be incorporated with the rest of the Mage Knight Castle pieces to construct fantastic castles, keeps, and other fortifications. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 412 $29.95 MAGE KNIGHT: SINISTER BOOSTER PACK Mage Knight: Sinister is the newest expansion to the Mage Knight collectable miniatures game, introducing two new special character types: the mysterious Solonavi and eight unique cross-Faction figures which are capable of merging with other Factions to combine their lethal abilities. Additionally, the Sinister expansion includes the Four Horsemen promotion, featuring a special limited edition set of figures based on the classic four horsemen of the apocalypse: War, Death, Famine, and Pestilence! Each booster pack contains (4) randomly inserted, painted, plastic figures crafted on a combat-dial base, and (4) I.D. stickers. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 205 $5.95 MAGE KNIGHT: OFFICIAL COLLECTOR'S GUIDE VOLUME 1 Here, for the first time, is a complete, fully-illustrated roster of all the figures featured in Mage Knight: Rebellion, Lancers, and Whirlwind, individually listed by collector number and faction. Each figure is accompanied by color photographs and complete figure statistics, plus play tips, short stories, and exciting new game scenarios are introduced. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 801 $15.95 MAGE KNIGHT: CONQUEST Complete rules for playing large-scale Mage Knight battles packaged with pieces of siege equipment! Now you can play Mage Knight games with armies running from hundreds of points per side to truly epic games of thousands of points! Mage Knight's rules were designed for smaller armies of only a few hundred points. Now, Mage Knight Conquest introduces rules engineered to make huge battles faster and easier to run. Also includes tournament structure outline, 28 pages of scenarios, campaign rules, and optional rules. Specially constructed Mage Knight Siege Equipment is included with the book. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 800 $19.95 Z-MAN GAMES, INC. SHADOWFIST: DARK FUTURE The future looks dark for humanity as civil war breaks out in the year 2061 and Homo Omega plots humanity's destruction! Heroes will die, new factions will be born, and the Dragons shall rise from the ashes to fight for the fate of humanity! This 130-card expansion series focuses on the Architects of the Flesh, and introduces a new faction, the Purists, to the Shadowfist arena. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY (ZMG 2400-D) $71.76 BOOSTER PACK (ZMG 2400-S) $2.99 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME AD POLICE: TO PROTECT AND SERVE DVD From A.D.Vision! A sudden rise in VOodoo Organic Metal Extension Resources [VOOMER] incidents has put the A.D. Police in the hot seat. Making matters worse, Kenji Sasaki - one of the A.D. Police's most valuable and unconventional officers has had his share of bad luck. It seems his partners are either turning up dead or seriously injured. Given a new partner, Hans Kleif, and one last chance to redeem himself by playing by the rules, Kenji needs to get to the bottom of this techo-mystery and keep the VOOMERS from turning Genom City into a high-tech wasteland. This two-disc set contains all twelve episodes of the series, featuring 5-hours worth of AD Police mayhem! Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDAP001) $34.98 ASTRO BOY THE NEW ADVENTURES VOLUME 3 VIDEO DUBBED From Manga Entertainment! Join in on the action as Astro Boy fights injustice and evil villains in this classic anime adventure series never-before-seen in the U.S.! Release Date: March, 2002. DUBBED (MGA 4086)—VHS $14.95 BATTLE SKIPPER DVD From U.S. Manga Corp! Trouble is brewing at the St. Ignacio School for Girls, where the girls of the Debutante Club are planning to unleash their awesome Battle Skipper combat suits in their mad scheme to seize control of the school and eventually the world! The only hope lies with the valiant members of the Etiquette Club and their super-advanced prototype Battle Skippers, who stand ready to oppose the Debutante Club's fiendish schemes. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (CPM USM-1826) $29.99 BERSERK VOLUME 1: WAR CRY DVD & VIDEOS From Anime Works! In the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens unchecked, until the night when a battle weary soldier approaches the city. Covered in a slew of weapons and countless jagged scars, he calls himself the Black Swordsman. The sword he carries is the size of his grudge against the king, and he hunts the servants of evil with unrelenting fury! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (MDB BKD-6001) $29.95 DUBBED (MDB BV-0501)—VHS $24.95 SUBTITLED (MDB BV-0502)—VHS $24.95 BEST OF KITTY VOLUME 2 DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0210) $34.95 BIBLE BLACK DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0206) $29.95 BRAIN POWERED VOLUME 1 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Hime, a seemingly normal girl, has her life forever changed when she witnesses the birth of an antibody (a type of mecha) and becomes its pilot. A new life ripe with danger, excitement, and intrigue awaits! But is that what she wants? This special two-DVD set features over 3-hours of Brain Powered action! Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1420V) $44.98 BUBBLEGUM CRASH: TOTAL CRASH COLLECTION DVD From Animeigo! A paramilitary group commits a number of daring thefts, but it's all a cover for their real objective - a new AI program that promises to revolutionize Boomer design. Only two men survive from the original team who helped create the Boomer technology. Now one of them is dead, and his breakthrough prototype, ADAMA, is being framed for the crime! In response, the boomers begin rioting, and a nuclear boring machine is heading straight towards MegaTokyo's fusion reactor! Only the Knight Sabers can avert the apocalypse, and in order to do it, they'll have to defeat an old enemy! This DVD selection collects all three episodes to this follow-up adventure to Bubblegum Crisis. Approximate running time: 135 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD (ANI AV201065) $24.95 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 9: WINTER WONDERLAND DVD & VIDEO SUBTITLED From Pioneer Entertainment! Learning how to ice-skate can be a lot of fun. However, the lesson turns into a crash course when the Freeze Card appears. Later, Sakura and Yukito team up in a city-wide search for clues to a hidden prize that ends up in a death-defying drop! Then the Firey Card attacks and Sakura must learn a new technique with her Clow Cards in order to pull her friends out of the fire! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE N-10570V) $29.98 SUBTITLED (PNE N-71444S)—VHS $24.98 D VINE DVDS & BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL BOX SET (NDI 0608)— DVD $79.95 VOLUME 1 (NDI 0604)— DVD $24.95 VOLUME 2 (NDI 0605)— DVD $24.95 VOLUME 3 (NDI 0606)— DVD $24.95 VOLUME 4 (NDI 0607)— DVD $24.95 DRAGON BALL Z – VOLUME 75: MAJIN BUU EMERGENCE VIDEOS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! The Spirit Bomb is complete! But, Goku is hesitant to throw it, fearing Vegeta's imminent destruction in the process. Yet, empowered by Dende, who uses Porunga's third wish to restore Goku's power, Goku fires the Spirit Bomb, destroying Kid Buu! In the wake of the devastation, the memory of Buu is erased from the world via the Earth Dragon Balls. Release Date: April, 2002. Note: Only available in North America. EDITED (FUN FN-03443)—VHS $14.95 UNCUT (FUN FN-03433)—VHS $19.95 DRAGON BALL Z – PERFECT CELL SERIES DVDS From Funimation Productions, Inc.! For the last four years, Kami has sensed a great disturbance on earth of an evil power even greater than the Androids.That evil power is Cell. He has emerged in his Imperfect form and is creating chaos everywhere, absorbing entire populations of cities in order to increase his strength. Can even the combined might of Goku, Gohan, Trunks and Vegeta stave off this diabolical threat? Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT: 3 & 4) Note: Only available in North America. VOLUME 44 – HUNT FOR 18 (FUN FN-03029)—DVD $24.95 VOLUME 45 – TEMPTATION (FUN FN-03030)—DVD $24.95 VOLUME 46 – PERFECTION (FUN FN-03031)—DVD $24.95 VOLUME 47 – UNSTOPPABLE (FUN FN-03032)—DVD $24.95 FLCL VOLUME 2 DVD From Synch-point! Get ready for this shocking and funny digital animation about adolescence, expectations, and alien intrigue! Naota is tired of being harassed to star in the school play, Puss and Boots, by obnoxious class president Ninamori, who seems to have more personal reasons for wanting him in the play. Then, tempers flare as Haruko presumes to take Naota under her wing and teach him a thing or two about baseball. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (DIA SPFCDVD2) $29.95 GATE KEEPERS VOLUME 5: TO THE RESCUE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! The Aegis HQ in New York sends experienced agents to take over the defense of Japan! Immediately, Shun and the other Far East Branch agents protest, but after a near disaster in the field, they are forced to recognize their inexperience. When self-doubt and internal conflicts become more of a threat than the Invaders plans, it's time for action both in the battlefield and in love! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE 11616V) $29.98 DUBBED (PNE 71718D)—VHS $24.98 GUNDAM 0083 VOLUME 3 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! As the Earth Federation's space fleet begins its naval review, the remnants of the Duchy of Zeon carry out their secret plan of vengeance. Will Kou Uraki's newfound confidence and upgraded Gundam enable him to stop Anavel Gato's nuclear strike? Now begins the ultimate battle of Gundam against Gundam! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-0367V) $29.98 HEAT FOR ALL SEASONS DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0207) $29.95 KITTY PLEASURE PACK DVD SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0209) $29.95 KARAKURI NINJA GIRL DVDS & BOX SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL BOX SET (NDI 0614)— DVD $39.95 VOLUME 1 (NDI 0612)— DVD $24.95 VOLUME 2 (NDI 0613)— DVD $24.95 KUROGANE COMMUNICATION VOLUME 2: A HUMAN PRESENCE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Anime Works! The climate of earth has changed for the worse since the great war. Haruka and her robot companions are on the run from a colossal tsunami, and only a recently uncovered spacecraft provides an escape from the oncoming threat. During the escape, forgotten secrets of Haruka's parents resurface, testing her resolve. She is tempted to abandon the others, and return to the arms of her parents forever. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (MDB AWD-0212) $24.95 DUBBED (MDB AW-0211)—VHS $19.95 LA BLUE GIRL RETURNS: DEMON SEED DVD & VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2153) $29.99 DUBBED (CPM A18-2085)—VHS $29.99 MAGIC USERS CLUB TV VOLUME 4: SHOULD I DO DVD & VIDEOS From Anime Works! Jinno has become a member of the Magic User's Club, and he wastes no time making himself at home, quickly gaining the confidence of each member, And confronting Nanaka, Aburatsubo and Takeo about their unrequited loves. Akane may not have such feelings, but when Jinno works his magic on her own confused and selfish desires, things really get out of hand. The entire club must overcome their confusion and join forces, before Akane's wild magic threatens the entire city of Tokyo! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (MDB MTD-4020) $24.95 DUBBED (MDB MT-4018)—VHS $19.95 SUBTITLED (MDB MT-4019)—VHS $19.95 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM THE MOVIE I DVD From Bandai Entertainment! In the year 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation and its space colonies are engaged in an apocalyptic war. The rebellious Duchy of Zeon, using humanoid fighting machines called mobile suits, has all but vanquished the Federation. Now the Federation's last hope is the prototype mobile suit Gundam. When a twist of fate makes young civilian Amuro Ray the Gundam's pilot, his own battle begins - a struggle not only for the Federation's survival, but for his own. Approximate running time: 142 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-0310V) $24.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM MOVIE II: SOLDIERS OF SORROW DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The Federation space ship White Base and its precious cargo of prototype mobile suits have returned to Earth, only to find themselves in enemy territory. As the White Base struggles across the planet's surface to safety, Gundam pilot Amuro Ray must contend not only with the Duchy of Zeon's fiercest warriors, but also with his own doubts and fears. Approximate running time: 138 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-0311V) $24.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM MOVIE III: ENCOUNTER IN SPACE DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The epic conclusion to the science fiction classic! Amuro and Char meet on the battlefield yet again, and the tide of battle begins to turn. Treachery, deception, and death lie in wait. But at the end of the battle, who will be left standing? Can Amuro and his Gundam protect the people he cares about most and end the war? Approximate running time: 153 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-0312V) $24.98 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM MOVIE BOX SET DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Follow the trials and adventures of young Amuro Ray as he tries to come to terms with his NewType powers, the horrors of war, the lessons of life and love, and his greatest enemy, Char Aznable. The three Gundam movies based upon the original Gundam series are finally available on DVD and collected in this three-DVD Boxed set. That's over 7-hours of Gundam excitement! Can you handle it?! Release Date: May, 2002. DVD SET (PNE BN-0313V) $69.98 NADIA SECRET OF THE BLUE WATER VOLUME 8 DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From A.D. Vision! Nadia, Jean and the rest have gathered together on this beautiful, yet mysterious island in the South Pacific. However, it is not all paradise, and when our young hero and heroine venture deep into the heart of the island, their entire world is turned upside down. Now it's a race to get off the island before all is lost and destiny claims a life. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDNS008) $29.98 DUBBED (ADV NS-008D)—VHS $19.98 ONI TENSEI VOLUME 3: A WOMAN'S FURY VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DUBBED (MDB KV-0208)—VHS $24.95 ONI TENSEI VOLUME 4: A DEMON'S HORN VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DUBBED (MDB KV-0211)—VHS $24.95 OTAKU NO VIDEO DVD SUBTITLED From Animeigo! College student Kubo, feeling a vague dissatisfaction with the way his life is going in 1982, runs into Tanaka, an old friend from high school and anime junkie. Finding a new purpose in life in the way of otaku (anime fan), Kubo decides he will become the ultimate otaku, OtaKing! With a sharp eye towards self-parody, this unusual youth ensemble drama lovingly depicts the unique passion for anime of the period, and is also seen as a semi-autobiography of the production house GAINAX and those who founded it. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. SUBTITLED (ANI AV201066)—DVD $24.95 PILOT CANDIDATE VOLUME 4 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! The planet Zion is besieged by the legions of Victim intent on destroying humanity! Five humanoid fighting weapons called Ingrids are capable of stopping Victim's onslaught, but only the best pilots are chosen. The final fate of Zion now rests with these chosen few in the conclusion to Pilot Candidate! Contains episodes 10-12. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. DVD (PNE BN-1858V) $24.98 POWER STONE VOLUME 4: THE SEARCH CONTINUES DVD DUBBED From A.D. Vision! As the quest for the enigmatic Power Stones continues, young adventurer Edward Falcon arrives in the castle town of Moon Land, only to find the once flowering city ravaged by drought. The drought isn't natural, however - it's supernatural - and caused by a very dangerous enemy! Then, Falcon and his comrades-in-arms must conquer a giant glacier as they continue their search for Edward's father in Soil Land. Things look pretty grim for our heroes! Contains episodes 14-17. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DUBBED (ADV DVDPS004)—DVD $19.98 RONIN WARRIOR VOLUME 2 DVD From Bandai Entertainment! Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE BN-1951V) $19.98 ROUJIN Z DVD From U.S. Manga Corps! From the creative genius behind Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo! An elderly invalid is volunteered for a bizarre science experiment. He is given the ultimate nurse - the Z-001, a robotic bed linked directly to his brainwaves! Science runs amok as the Z-001 transforms into an unstoppable robot that will satisfy its patient's every desire. and smashes out of the hospital and through police barricades en route to a day trip at the beach! Approximate running time: 80 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (CPM USM-2168) $29.99 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 17: HOLY WAR DVD AND VIDEOS From Anime Works! Amakusa Shougo took up the mantle of divinity after witnessing the murder of his mother. Calling himself the Son of God, he surrounds himself with an army of the faithful and starts his own revolution. As Kenshin lies blinded by Shougo's Rai Ryu Sen, Sanosuke ends up rescuing a spiritual woman known as Magdaria. The war then turns doubly deadly as one of the faithful plans to make Shougo a martyr like his namesake. Despite his affliction, Kenshin must fight to end this new revolution before Shougo is crucified! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (MDB RKD-2016) $29.95 DUBBED (MDB RK-0332)—VHS $24.95 SUBTITLED (MDB RK-0333)— VHS $24.95 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 1: THE LEGEND BEGINS DVD DUBBED From A.D. Vision! To stop the evil Queen Beryl from taking over the Earth, Luna the magic cat seeks out 14-year-old Serena and reveals that she has the powers of Sailor Moon! Although she's unsure of herself at first, Serena quickly learns that if you believe in yourself, anything is possible. Together with Luna, the mysterious Tuxedo Mask and her many other friends, Sailor Moon leads the fight for good and justice! And when Sailor Mercury joins the battle, Queen Beryl and her Negaverse won't stand a chance! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DUBBED (ADV DVDMN001)—DVD $14.98 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 2: SAILOR MARS JOINS THE BATTLE DVD DUBBED From A.D. Vision! Fighting evil is a tough job, and even superheroes like Sailor Moon and Sailor Mercury can use a little help form their friends…especially when the friend is someone you can trust. Get ready for all new excitement as the amazing Sailor Mars joins the team, and just in the nick of time too! It will take all three Sailor Scouts to stop Queen Beryl and the forces of evil! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DUBBED (ADV DVDMN002)—DVD $14.98 SHERLOCK HOUND CASE FILE 2 DVD From Pioneer Entertainment! 221 Baker Street has gone to the dogs! Based upon Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective stories, Sherlock Hound delivers an inspiring introduction of these classic mysteries to new audiences. The wonderful story telling and signature directing styles from Japan's best talent such as Hayao Miyazaki (Totoro, Princess Mononoke), re-populate Sherlock Holmes' world with anthropomorphic dogs and a light touch suitable for all audiences! Case File 2 contains episodes 6-10: "The Green Balloon," "A Sacred Image Disappears," "The Specked Band," "Treasure Under the Sea," and "The White Cliffs of Dover." Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (PNE 11721V) $29.98 SINS OF THE SISTERS DVD From U.S. Manga Corps! 1212 AD. During the crusades, an innocent soldier finds himself betrayed, and leaps to his death, vowing to return as a fallen angel. In present day, he is reborn as a woman named Aiko, the military leader of a new crusade, successfully uniting the world and abolishing all religion. Haunted by memories of a past life, Aiko travels backwards in time, and finds herself caught in an incredible battle to save the future. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM USM-2074) $29.99 SPRIGGAN DVD From A.D. Vision! A mythical, biblical power on the verge of discovery! A secret cabal with visions of global domination! A young warrior fighting for the future of mankind as he wrestles with the ghosts of his shrouded past! All these elements collide with deadly ferocity in Spriggan! Produced and directed by the visionary wizardry of Katsuhiro Otomo and Hirotsugu Kawasaki (Akira, Perfect Blue), with chief character designs and primary animation overseen by Hisachi Eguchi (Perfect Blue), Spriggan is a visual landmark in animation and design, showcasing arguably the most gorgeous animation ever created from Japan! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (ADV DVDSP001) $29.98 URUSEI YATSURA TV SERIES VOLUME 5 DVD From Animeigo! Mendou's mysterious camera, a childhood friend, an alien baby, a mishandled diary, and two soporific spirits mean more silliness for Ataru and Lum in this fifth collected volume. Approximate running time: 105 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to specialty shops. SUBTITLED (ANI AV000105)—DVD $24.95 VANDREAD VOLUME 3: GREAT EXPECTATIONS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! As if running from dangerous aliens wasn't hard enough, Hibiki makes an enemy out of Rabat, a trouble-making peddler with an unhealthy interest in Drita and the Vandread. Then, the Nirvana discovers a stranded human colony that awaits the prophesized "Munya." When the aliens attack, Hibiki and Jura finally combine to form a Vandread! Finally, Christmas arrives on the Nirvana, but can you still have a white Christmas in space? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (PNE 11705V) $29.98 DUBBED (PNE 71797D)—VHS $24.98 VANILLA SERIES VOLUME 1: BONDAGE MANSION DVD & VIDEO DUBBED SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (RST CDVD6980) $24.95 DUBBED (RST CM-6925)—VHS $19.98 YU YU HAKUSHO DVDS & VIDEOS DUBBED From Funimation Productions, Inc.! 14-year-old Yusuke is a troubled teen with psychic abilities and a detective's approach to puzzling situations. Teaming up with "Death", two demons, and his former rival, this psychic investigator fends off the evil spirits seeking to consume the world. Release Date: March, 2002. VOLUME 1 (FUN FN-06023)—DVD $24.95 VOLUME 1 DUBBED (FUN FN-06003)—VHS $19.95 VOLUME 2 (FUN FN-06053)—DVD $24.95 VOLUME 2 DUBBED (FUN FN-06033)—VHS $19.95 2000 YEAR OLD MAN DVD From Rhino Home Video! Comedy legends Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks made history when they created the "2000 Year Old Man" character (Brooks) and his confidant, the ever-inquisitive interviewer (Reiner). These Grammy nominated albums broke the old stand-up comedy LP mold with an improvisational style that continues to influence comics today. Now, for the first time on DVD, the original animated classic The 2000 Year Old Man reveals his quirky perspectives and first-hand observations of important people, places, and events in world hysteria during the last two millennia! Approximate running time: 26 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD (DIA DVD22168) $14.95 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS VOLUMES 5 & 6 DVDS & VIDEOS From Rhino Home Video! From the award-winning Japanese animation team that created Speed Racer and Robotech comes one of the most influential Anime shows ever! Leap into the "Fiery Phoenix" and join members Mark, Jason, Princess, Keyop, and Tiny of the fabulous G-Force in their continuing adventures to stave off the universal threat of Zoltar and the alien invaders of Spectra! Each volume contains two complete episodes. Approximate running time: 50 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. VOLUME 5 (DIA R2970077)–DVD $19.95 VOLUME 5 (DIA R3970077)–VHS $9.95 VOLUME 6 (DIA R2970078)–DVD $19.95 VOLUME 6 (DIA R3970078)–VHS $9.95 CONFESSIONS OF ROBERT CRUMB DVD From BBC! R. Crumb, recently immortalized in Terry Zwigoff's controversial film, is featured in this documentary – the only officially sanctioned film about the life of the underground comics pioneer. The Confessions of Robert Crumb tells the story of the incredible artistry that shocks and satirizes every strata and dark hole of society. Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD (DIA CON100) $19.95 JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES DVDS From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Jackie Chan is an archeologist. Jade is his cute, butt-kickin' eleven-year-old niece. Together they travel the world in search of the twelve magic talismans, but the villainous Valmont and his crew of thugs are hot on their trail with plans to deliver the talismans to the evil, underworldly force: the Dark Hand! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. THE DARK HAND RETURNS (DIA 07505)—DVD $19.95 THE SHADOW OF SHENDU (DIA 08362)—DVD $19.95 ROGER RAMJET DVDS From Image Entertainment, Inc.! Join us for a thrilling trip to yesteryear as the super-patriot Roger Ramjet – "Daredevil, Flying Fool and All-Around Good Guy"– fights for truth, justice and the American way against the unpatriotic Noodles Romanoff and his ruthless organization N.A.S.T.Y.! Each volume contains 15 complete episodes of the classic 1965 animated series, and includes commentary by Gary Owens, the voice of Roger Ramjet. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. HERO OF OUR NATION (DIA 1253HDVD)—DVD $14.99 MAN OF ADVENTURE (DIA 1255HDVD)—DVD $14.99 THREE STOOGES CLASSIC CARTOONS VOLUMES 3 & 4 DVD From Rhino Home Video! Join the Three Stooges - Moe Howard, Larry Fine, and Joe Derita – in this collection of 1960's animated shorts featuring wraparound live segments of the comedy troupe. Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (DIA R2976041) $14.95 TRANSFORMERS SEASON 1 BOX SET DVD & VIDEO From Rhino Home Video! All 16 complete episodes comprising the first season of the Transformers animated series which aired from 1984-1985 are collected in this 5-volume set. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (NOV013795-96 BOX SET (DIA R2976039)– DVD $49.95 BOX SET (DIA R3976039)–VHS $49.95 TRANSFORMERS SEASON 1 DVDS From Rhino Home Video! More than meets the eye! Relive the adventures of Optimus Prime and the Autobots as they defend Earth against Megatron and the combined forces of the evil Predacons and Decepticons in this series of DVD's collecting episodes from the first season of this classic animated series. Release Date: April, 2002. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (NOV013797-801) VOLUME 1 (DIA R2976034)—DVD $19.95 VOLUME 2 (DIA R2976035)—DVD $19.95 VOLUME 3 (DIA R2976036)—DVD $19.95 VOLUME 4 (DIA R2976037)—DVD $19.95 ASIAN CINEMA DEADFUL MELODY DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tai Seng Marketing! Brigitte Lin (The Bride With White Hair) and Yuen Biao (Jackie Chan's Project A) star in this wild martial arts fantasy epic adventure! The "Demonic Strings" is a powerful lyre that can kill all living beings with its deadly notes. Only the lyre's equally enigmatic guardian (Lin) and a young, righteous martial artist (Yuen) can prevent the evil and corrupt "Six Clans" from possessing the lethal instrument of destruction and bringing earth-shattering catastrophe to the world! Approximate running time: 92 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. DVD (DIA 95134) $19.95 DUBBED (DIA 95133)—VHS $14.95 IRON MONKEY DVD From Ingram Entertainment! In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man has the courage to challenge the system and fight back. They call him Iron Monkey. Under the shadow of night, in the silence before dawn, he fights to give hope to the poor and the oppressed. Although his origins are steeped in mystery, his heroism has made him a living legend to the people, and a wanted man to the powers-that-be! ! Approximate running time: 85 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. DVD (DIA BVH25132) $29.99 IRON MONKEY 2 DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tai Seng Marketing! Donnie Yen dons the Iron Monkey persona and fights evil warlords throughout China. During a battle against arms smugglers, Yen faces an infamous assassin known as the Snow Fox, whose martial arts prowess may just cage this Monkey. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. DVD (DIA 58444) $14.95 DUBBED (DIA 58443)—VHS $9.95 J-IDOLS DVDS From Tokyopop! J-Idols 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: April, 2002. MIKI (DIA TPDV1082)—DVD $19.99 NATSUMI (DIA TPDV1072)—DVD $19.99 TOKYO MAFIA: BATTLE FOR SHINJUKO DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Asia Pulp Cinema! Years ago, ace hit man Ginya Yabuki turned his back on his lifelong partner and walked away from the mob... or so he thought. Now he has returned as the crime lord of the Tokyo Mafia, a covert criminal organization that rules the back streets through honor and fear, to come face to face with his former partner, and ignite a war that will bring the crime world to its knees! Approximate running time: 80 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM APC-2166) $29.99 DUBBED (CPM APC-1979)—VHS $29.99 ZERO WOMAN: FINAL MISSION DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tokyo Shock! The sexiest special agent from Section Zero is strapping on her thigh holster for one final assignment! A mysterious hit-and-run accident is covered up by corrupt police officers. When Rei investigates the crime, she finds that its roots go deeper into Japanese power politics than she has ever been before. With her lethal skills and lethal beauty, she's even prepared to go beyond Section Zero's authority to see justice done. Approximate running time: 81 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB TSD-0211) $29.95 DUBBED (MDB TS-0210)—VHS $19.95 FROM THE BOX OFFICE JET LI: THE ONE SPECIAL EDITION DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Officer Gabriel Yulaw (Jet Li) is on the trail of a diabolical mirror image of himself that has escaped from a parallel universe. It seems that there are numerous alternate universes existing simultaneously and, with each alternate self he kills, the assassin grows stronger and more powerful. Now, Gabriel is the only one standing in his way of becoming "The One!" Approximate running time: 87 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 06392) $27.96 ZOOLANDER DVD From Paramount Home Video! Ben Stiller stars, writes, and directs in this outlandishly fun comedy based on the 1996 VH1 Fashion Awards show sketch called Derek Zoolander, Male Model. Zoolander spoofs the shallow, self-obsessed, model- worshipping culture, centered on Zoolander, the clueless CEO of a modeling school, who stumbles into international intrigue and mayhem surrounding a planned attempt to assassinate the Malaysian Prime Minister. Approximate running time: 89 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 337372) $29.99 HORROR BURIAL GROUND: NIGHT OF TERRORS DVD & VIDEO From Shriek Show! The fun begins when a fatally curious professor unseals a mysterious crypt, unleashing a veritable army of shambling, rotting, flesh-hungry zombies, marching into the night in search of prey. Nearby, a hapless group of socialites are enjoying a quiet weekend retreat. Unfortunately for them, their lavish rural villa lies right in the monsters' path! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (MDB SSD-0208) $24.95 VHS (MDB SS-0207) $19.95 MISTRESS FRANKENSTEIN COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD & VIDEO From EI Film & Video! Release Date: March, 2002. PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA SMT-007) $19.98 VHS (DIA SMT-008) $19.98 SEXY SIXTH SENSE DVD & VIDEO From EI Film & Video! Release Date: March, 2002. PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA SMT-009) $19.98 VHS (DIA SMT-010) $19.98 MOVIES & TV AVENGERS 68 SEASON SETS 3 & 4 DVDS From A&E Home Video! Starring Patrick Macnee and Tara King, the sexy style, fantastic action and droll wit that made The Avengers an international phenomenon sparkle in this collection of digitally restored and re-mastered episodes that originally aired in 1968. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT: 4) SET 3 (DIA AAE70440)—DVD $39.95 SET 4 (DIA AAE70443)—DVD $39.95 BEYOND THE MOVIE: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING DVD & VIDEO From Warner Home Video! National Geographic introduces this ultimate companion to the epic feature film directed by Peter Jackson, featuring authentic documentary footage, interviews with the filmmakers and noted historians, exclusive behind-the- scenes coverage, and excerpts from the movie. Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. DVD (DIA G75020) $24.98 VHS (DIA G70100) $19.98 GUMBY DVD & VIDEO SETS From Rhino Home Video! First appearing in shorts on The Howdy Doody Show in 1955, Gumby, the much-adored stop-motion claymation creation of Art Clokey, soon had his own Saturday morning TV series, The Gumby Show, with new syndicated episodes created throughout the 1960s. Celebrating 45 years of bendable, dependable, befriendable fun, join Gumby and his pal Pokey in this DVD collection of classic animated adventures introducing the loveable character to a new generation of fans! Release Date: April, 2002. VOLUME 1 & 2 (DIA R2976078)—DVD $19.95 BOX SET (DIA R2970085)—DVD $99.95 BOX SET (DIA R3970085)—VHS $79.95 OZ: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON DVD SET From Warner Home Video! From the Oscar and Emmy winning team of Barry Levinson (Rain Man) and Tom Fontana (Homicide: Life on the Street) comes this gripping tale rooted in Emerald City, an experimental unit of the Oswald Maximum Security Prison known as "OZ". Emerald City is about prisoner rehabilitation over public retribution. No matter how hardened a criminal or killer, whether you're in for a few years or for life, you have a role to play. Once inside, choose your friends carefully. Every group sticks close to mutual friends and terrorize mutual enemies. Don't smile. Get yourself a weapon. Stay on everybody's good side…if you can find one! Eight episodes! Eight hours! 'Nuff Said! Release Date: March, 2002. NOTE: This item may be available through other retail outlets before shipping to comic book specialty shops. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD SET (DIA 99204) $64.98 THUNDERBIRDS SETS 5 & 6 DVDS From A&E Home Video! Launch into action with Thunderbirds, Producer Gerry Anderson's (Captain Scarlet) legendary Supermarionation masterpiece chronicling the thrilling adventures of the Tracy family of intrepid astronauts, along with their fearless compatriots Lady Penelope, Parker, Kyrano and Tin Tin. Release Date: April, 2002. SET 5 (DIA AAE70434)—DVD $39.95 SET 6 (DIA AAE70437)—DVD $39.95 USUAL SUSPECTS SPECIAL EDITION DVD From Ingram Entertainment! Five criminals. Five criminal minds. One night. One plan. They are suspects. Strangers. With one thing in common: Keyser Soze -- a criminal so feared, so fabled, even the icy glares of these cold-blooded killers burn with terror at the mere mention of his name. And, such is the foundation conceived by Director Bryan Singer in this Academy Award-winning film starring Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak, Benicio Del Toro, Chazz Palminteri, and Pete Postlethwaite. Approximate running time: 106 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA DVD13332) $24.98 SCI-FI DOCTOR WHO: REMEMBRANCE OF THE DALEKS DVD From Warner Home Video! The Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Ace (Sophie Aldred) go back to London in the not- yet-swinging Sixties and encounter a Dalek that can climb stairs. This DVD offering features commentary by Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred, and includes trailers, behind-the-scene footage, production notes, photo gallery, and music-only options. Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (DIA E1608DVD) $24.98 DOCTOR WHO: THE CAVES OF ANDROZANI DVD From Warner Home Video! The Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) and Peri (Nicola Bryant) stumble into an underground war for control over the supply of Spectrox, the most valuable and deadly commodity in the universe! Included in this DVD you'll find commentary by Peter Davison and Nicola Bryant, a story by Doctor Who scriptwriter Robert Holmes, trailers, behind-the- scenes featurettes, production notes, a photo gallery, and more. Approximate running time: 99 minutes. Release Date: April, 2002. DVD (DIA E1183DVD) $24.98 DOUBLE D AVENGER DVD & VIDEO Writer/Producer/Director William Winckler carries on the Russ Meyer tradition, as big, busty Chastity Knott (Kitten Natividad) must use her new amazing abilities as the super-stacked costumed crime fighter, the Double D Avenger, to stop villainous bikini bar owner Al Purplewood and his sexy, murderous strippers! Approximate running time: 95 minutes. Release Date: March, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA SMT-011) $24.95 VHS (DIA SMT-012) $19.95 STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION SEASON 1 DVD BOX SET From Paramount Home Video! Paramount kicks off a year-long release campaign with this seven-disc collector's box set containing all 26 episodes from the first season of TNG, along with four newly-created documentaries exclusive to the DVD release! A new season will be released every other month and the entire series is presented in newly remixed Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround. Each season of TNG will be presented in a highly collectible box set, with seven discs and a pull-out booklet of episode information and a panoramic montage of the crew. Special DVD features will include: "In the Beginning" (a pre- production documentary), "Selected Crew Analysis" (first-season cast members discuss their roles), "The Making of a Legend" (commentary from first-season production staff members), "Memorable Missions" (cast and crew discuss specific First Season episodes & events). Presented in full-frame; audio presented in Dolby Digital 5.1 and Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo. Approximate total running time: 20+ hours! Release Date: March, 2002. (968/156924) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. 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