PREVIEWS VOL. XII #4 PREVIEWS PUBLICATIONS PREVIEWS #6 (JUNE 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 August 2002 through October 2002! Catalog, 8x11, 400+pg, PC $3.25 PREVIEWS PRIMO FLYER #6 Primo is the monthly publication featuring some of the best and most desirable items from Previews! This issue highlights items in the June 2001 catalog! Digest, 5x8, FC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS CONSUMER ORDER FORM #6 Previews makes it easy for you to order every item in the catalog with this separate order form booklet! This issue ships in late May 2002 for items on sale in August 2002. Comic-sized, 62pg, PC MSRP: PI PREVIEWS ADULT #6 Previews Adult features Adult-oriented art, info, and related news not found in Previews. NOTE: Due to customs and international restrictions, adult material may not be available in some international markets. Please check with your local comic book specialty retailer for availability. ADULT MATERIAL Catalog, 24pg, b&w MSRP: $0.75 PREMIER VENDORS DARK HORSE COMICS BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER / ANGEL: REUNION (ONE-SHOT) by JANE ESPENSON, RANDY GREEN, ERIC POWELL, CHYNNA CLUGSTON-MAJOR, RICK KETCHAM, BRIAN HORTON, PAUL LEE, and RYAN SOOK; cover by JEFF MATSUDA When Buffy came back from the dead earlier this season, she received a call from Angel, asking for a secret rendezvous. When she came back to Sunnydale the next episode, she didn't tell anyone what happened while she was away. Now Jane Espenson, the TV scribe behind both those episodes, gives us a glimpse into that secret night…Featuring a reunion of Buffy artists dating from the very beginning of our series. This special one-shot, featuring extra story pages, brings back Randy Green, Chynna Clugston-Major, Ryan Sook, and many more. Fronted by Jeff Matsuda, who's drawn more Buffy covers than any other artist, this is a must for followers of the show. On sale June 19 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Matsuda cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 GENTLE GIANT/DARK HORSE STAR WARS MINI BUSTS Gentle Giant Studios is recognized by the film industry as the leader in cutting-edge technology of three-dimensional scanning. The data generated by 3-D scanning of characters on the set is utilized not only in the creation of models for a film's special effects — the Gentle Giant team of technicians, sculptors, and painters also use the data to produce prototypes of action figures, statues, and other licensed products. Among the films Gentle Giant has worked on are Planet of the Apes, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Spider-Man, The Matrix: Reloaded and Star Wars: Episode II— Attack of the Clones. Direct involvement on the production of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones and confidence they could produce the highest quality merchandise led Gentle Giant to seek a Star Wars license for a set of 15 mini-busts. To assure 100% realism, Gentle Giant scanned the actors, costumes, and props from Attack of the Clones, making these statues the closest one can come to owning a piece of the Star Wars universe. Due to our 10-plus years of successfully handling the Star Wars license, Gentle Giant chose Dark Horse to be the exclusive sales agent for these products. Produced in quantities of 2500 each, we will allot the majority of these sure-to-be-in-demand mini-busts to the customers of Previews. On sale June 5 MACE WINDU Mace Windu was a senior member of the Jedi High council. His wisdom and experience were legendary, and his words carried great weight. fully-painted minibust Bust $45.00 ANAKIN SKYWALKER A child born of prophecy, possibly conceived by the will of the Force itself, Anakin Skywalker has left an indelible mark on the history of the galaxy, leading it through periods of lightness and dark. Bust $45.00 OBI-WAN KENOBI A dedicated and legendary Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi has had a long and tumultuous career that has helped shape the fate of an entire galaxy. Bust $45.00 PADMÉ AMIDALA Born Padmé Naberrie, Queen Amidala was the formal name of the royal leader of Naboo. As a child, Amidala was prodigiously talented and extremely well educated. She had long been interested in public service, volunteering in the Refugee Relief Movement as a child. At the age of eight, she joined the Apprentice Legislature and became and Apprentice Legislator at age 11. By 14, she was elected Queen of Naboo. Bust $45.00 ************************ FORT: PROPHET OF THE UNEXPLAINED #1 (OF 4) by PETER M. LENKOV and FRAZER IRVING; cover by FRAZER IRVING Lo! A mighty prophet of the unexplained has come forward to search out the truth and light the way for mankind! It's the end of the 19th century and the city of New York has been plagued by fish falling from the sky, strange lights in the night, bizarre collections of microbial goo, and vanishing citizens! It's up to one man to expose the truth behind these events...Charles Fort! A mild mannered librarian by day, Fort seeks out the truth and exposes the bizarre to the light of day! The real Charles Fort was one of first true investigators of the unusual and the paranormal. In this series, his heretofore unknown adventures can finally be revealed! Part Indiana Jones, part Fox Mulder, his most powerful weapon is his open mind! On sale June 12 b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT: INTO THIN AIR #1 (OF 4) by HADEN BLACKMAN and CARY NORD What do the Colony of Roanoke, Virginia, the crew of the Mary Celeste, D.B. Cooper, and Charles and Catherine Romber have in common? They all vanished into thin air! Believe It or Not! Join Dark Horse in this first of four issues as we wander through the strange world of Ripley's Believe It or Not. Where the fantastic truth is more amazing than fiction, where up is down, and where strangeness lurks around every corner! On sale June 19 b&w, 24pg (1 of 4) . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE EXTRA #48 School's out for summer and we're celebrating with a little Pip & Norton poster in this month's Dark Horse Extra! The June issue also features something that'll perk you right up: a brand new Too Much Coffee Man strip! Also this month, check out the continuing adventures of Sunnydale's favorite wiccas in Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Willow & Tara, PLUS more samurai rabbit action in Stan Sakai's Usagi Yojimbo ! All this PLUS the inside dish on June Dark Horse titles and products AND the latest web news! What a deal ! Pick up issue #48 of Dark Horse Extra! On sale June 5, 2002 FC, 4pg, 14-3/4" x 21-1/2" folded to 14-3/4" x 10-3/4" . . . PI Dark Horse Maverick SPECIAL ADVANCE SOLICITATION RING OF THE NIBELUNG BOOK 2: SIEGFRIED & GOTTERDAMMERUNG: THE TWILIGHT OF THE GODS TP adaptation created, written, & illustrated by P. CRAIG RUSSELL The ultimate adaptation of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle concludes with these elaborate and faithful renditions of Siegfried and Gotterdammerung: The Twilight of the Gods. Siegfried is separated from his love, the Valkyrie Brunhilde, and even the All-Father himself cannot make things right. In the stunning conclusion, all of creation hangs in the balance because of gods meddling in the affairs of man — all over the gold of the Rhinemaids. In this massive undertaking, P. Craig Russell has created a living, breathing version of the Ring Cycle that Richard Wagner could only have dreamed of executing in his day. On sale July 24 SC, 224 pg, FC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS THE GROO NURSERY TP created & illustrated by SERGIO ARAGONÉS written by SERGIO ARAGONÉS & MARK EVANIER Take four vintage Groo tales … bury them lovingly in the ground … add water and plenty of mulch … and what will blossom will be the latest Groo collection, featuring the creative flowering of the award-winning duo of Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier. In this handsome volume, we feature "This Island of Felicidad," one of the most popular Groo stories of all time … beautifully drawn and almost as well written as this solicitation copy! On sale July 10 SC, 96 pg, FC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11.95 USAGI YOJIMBO #58 created, written, & illustrated by STAN SAKAI The "Crows" saga continues! On their way to the arranged duel between Katsuichi and the deadly kenshi Koji, Usagi and Koji stumble across a village besieged by bandits. As they come to the aid the downtrodden farmers and peasants, Koji and Usagi find another surprise waiting for them: Katsuichi's already there, fighting against the attacking ronin with everything he's got. But the bandits just keep coming, and it looks as though there may be more than even the combined might of the three swordsmen can handle. When strength cannot prevail, deceit will have to do! On sale June 26 b&w, 24 pg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.99 DARK HORSE MAVERICK RELISTS SERGIO ARAGONÉS' BOOGEYMAN TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 112pg, b&w (STAR09636) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' THE GROO HOUNDBOOK TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR09628) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' THE GROO INFERNO TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10294) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' THE GROO KINGDOM TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC (STAR12972) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' THE GROO LIBRARY TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' GROO & RUFFERTO TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier FC, 112pg, SC (STAR11176) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' JAMBOREE TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier FC, 96pg, SC (STAR11516) . . . $9.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' LOUDER THAN WORDS TP by Sergio Aragonés SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR08263) . . . $12.95 SERGIO ARAGONÉS' THE MOST INTELLIGENT MAN IN THE WORLD TP by Sergio Aragonés and Mark Evanier FC, 112pg, SC (STAR08590) . . . $9.95 SPACE USAGI TP by Stan Sakai SC, 296pg, b&w (STAR11076) . . . $17.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: THE BRINK OF LIFE & DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Kurt Busiek SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR08246) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DAISHO TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by James Robinson SC, 200pg, b&w (STAR07519) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: DEMON MASK TP by Stan Sakai SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR13194) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GRASSCUTTER TP by Stan Sakai; introduciton by Will Eisner SC, 256pg, b&w (STAR09937) . . . $16.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: GREY SHADOWS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Max Allan Collins SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10791) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SEASONS TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by Lynn Johnston SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR09180) . . . $14.95 USAGI YOJIMBO: SHADES OF DEATH TP by Stan Sakai; introduction by William Stout SC, 200pg, (STAR06915) . . . $14.95 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 ******************** THE TENTH: NIGHTWALKER #3 (OF 4) by TONY DANIEL and ROMANO In what is slated to go down as one of the most brutal battles in the series' history, the Tenth fights off the deadly wrath of the Nightwalkers, the newest incarnation of Rhazes Darkk's alien manifestations. But with mankind's survival at stake, will the Tenth find himself becoming that which he despises in order to attain victory? It's not a fight for the weak-hearted. Meanwhile, Russian cyborg-agent Adrenalynn sets out to destroy the unwitting carriers of Darkk's new germ, but Esperanza opposes this choice: the targets are innocent human beings! The tensions rise between these two forces as morality is weighed. An issue not to be missed! A brutal monster battle-royale and two girls on the verge of a cat-fight. What more can a comics fan ask for? On sale June 12 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Regular cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (3 of 4) (Alternate cover) . . . $2.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER #46: WITHDRAWAL (ONE-SHOT) by TOM FASSBENDER, JIM PASCOE, and PAUL LEE; cover by PAUL LEE Buffy's finally back in the game, fully recovered from her recent trip to heaven. But someone else is back, too — the sexy vamp D.J., Velatti (from the recent hit novel Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Creatures of Habit). She's out for revenge, and she's noticed that Willow's powerful addiction to magic is growing out of control. Check out the cosmic comic-book debut of the dopest D.J. diva, that will make more than your head spin… It's a hard-trance thriller brought to you by novelists Tom Fassbender and Jim Pascoe, featuring the tweaky visuals of guest artist Paul Lee, one half of the art team from the Buffy illustrated novel Creatures of Habit. On sale June 26 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Lee cover) . . . $2.99 FC, 32pg (one-shot) (Photo cover) . . . $2.99 ASTRO BOY VOLUME 5 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL #69: BEASTS PART 4 (OF 7) by HIROAKI SAMURA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS The torture of Hyakurin continues. It's amazing that anyone could live through the brutality subjected to Hyakurin by these merciless Itto-ryü monsters, but she's holding her tongue like a pro. But sheesh, the girl's in trouble. How will she get out of this painfully dire situation? Fortunately, the agony of so much pain allows Hyakurin to slip deep into her mind, thinking of poor, dead Shinriji, and how they ended up on this path together. Slowly, teasingly, information about the Mugai-Ryü is bubbling up, and the ferocious Giichi, with a weapon like an oversized, razor sharp handcuff, will soon pay another visit. MATURE READERS On sale June 12 b&w, 32pg (one-shot) (4 of 7) . . . $2.99 CANNON GOD EXAXXION #8: STAGE 1 PART 8 (OF 8) by KENICHI SONODA; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Hoichi's taken a hit — a Riofald kinetic round straight to the head of Exaxxion. The robot's okay, but there's only one problem. Hoichi isn't breathing! If the dude could wake up, he might notice that the humans are amassing forces all around his robot's head and feet. But no, he's off in la-la land, dreaming of days gone by... Meanwhile, Ambassador Shes'ka has problems of his own. His commanding officer on home world is demanding an explanation of the mysterious XXX alert, and he doesn't believe the ambassador's story that it was a false alarm. Drama and destruction abound as the curtain falls on Cannon God Exaxxion Stage 1. MATURE READERS On sale June 19 b&w, 24pg (8 of 8) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF 2100 #2 (OF 4) by MIKE KENNEDY and FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO; cover by FRANCISCO RUIZ VELASCO Okinawa, one hundred years from now… Against all his plans, the mysterious warrior named Itto — along with Daisy, the young girl in his care — finds himself drawn into a conflict between a group of villagers and a local warlord. Meanwhile, Prescott, the man-hunter in the employ of the Cygnat Owari Corporation, has picked up Itto's trail — and a new associate, an enigmatic android named Lierre. Lierre has his own deadly plans for Itto…For Itto and Daisy the road leads to danger in both directions, with them and the villagers caught in the middle. But Itto has experienced danger before, and if it comes to kill or be killed, he knows what he must do… On sale June 19 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOLUME 23: TEARS OF ICE TP by KAZUO KOIKE and GOSEKI KOJIMA; cover by MATT WAGNER Holy hand grenades! Edo is flooded, and by flooded, we mean crazy-flooded. Bridges are crumbling, rivers are washing past retaining walls, and everything in Edo is floating away, including our vengeful ronin, his foe, and his little boy. In an ironic show of samurai respect, little Cub Daigoro gets saved by the conniving Retsudo Yagyu. And proving he can lend a hand, too, Lone Wolf Ogami pulls someone to safety as well — but maybe he should have let him drown. Eventually, the two opposing master swordsmen dry off and go head to head in a sword fight of a thousand stances and couple of days length. This seems like it could be the deciding bout between the two, unless that nasty, Abeno Kaii gets in the way, and he seems to do that a lot lately. MATURE READERS On sale July 31 SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF & CUB RELISTS 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" (STAR13112) . . . $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" (STAR13290) . . . $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 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 14: DAY OF THE DEMONS TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Bill Sienkiewicz SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14742) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 15: BROTHERS OF THE GRASS TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Bill Sienkiewicz SC, 352pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (STAR14652) . . . $9.95 LONE WOLF AND CUB VOL. 16: THE GATEWAY INTO WINTER TP by Kazuo Koike and Goseki Kojima; cover by Bill Sienkiewicz SC, 320pg, b&w, 4" x 6" (SEP010043) . . . $9.95 ********************* SUPER MANGA BLAST! #23 by MOHIRO KITOH, MAKOTO KOBAYASHI, YUZO TAKADA, and HIROYUKI UTATANE & YO MORIMOTO; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Haruo's survived her first encounter with the dark side of the glitzy life of the Ginza in Club 9, But she doesn't know she's flirting with destiny when she loans a dollar to a handsome but shabby stranger who can't afford to buy a snack from a surly street vendor. Trapped in a monastery in the holy land, Pai and Yakumo try to convince the monks that they're on the monks' side before an icky, magic-eating beast takes them to the cleaners in 3x3 Eyes. In What's Michael Catzilla seems to have some nervous disorder, SHE ISN'T EATING!! Could it be love? Akira just can't get away from her new, scary life in Shadow Star. Determined to forget the dragons and leave the mystery to someone else, she may find that it's just no use. And lastly, everyone in Seraphic Feather is racing to Apep's secret research facility, either seeking discovery or conflict, but what they find will likely be more than they expect. Once again, Dark Horse brings eager manga readers 128 pages packed with adventure and funny stuff. It's tasty, it's tangy, it's Super Manga Blast! MATURE READERS On sale June 26 b&w, 128pg . . . $5.99 WHAT'S MICHAEL?: A HARD DAY'S LIFE TP by MAKOTO KOBAYASHI; produced by STUDIO PROTEUS Described by Wizard magazine as "Japan's version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one," What's Michael? puts the "comic" back in comic book, blending slice-of-life-comedy, both subtle and slapstick, with off-the-wall flights of fancy. But whether the situations are believable or bizarre, the giggles are real and rapid-fire. From the horror of guests who won't leave to Sales Manager Michael's night on the town (?!), all paths lead to laughs! "What's Michael? is a delightful blend of fantasy and reality-based characters. The storytelling is wonderfully clear and concise, and the stories, themselves, are just plain fun." —Stan Sakai, creator of Usagi Yojimbo On sale July 17 SC, 88pg, b&w, 6" x 9" . . . $8.95 STAR WARS #43: RITE OF PASSAGE PART 2 (OF 4) BY JOHN OSTRANDER, JAN DUURSEMA, RAY KRYSSING, and DAVE MCCAIG; cover by JAN DUURSEMA & DAVE MCCAIG As Jedi Knight Quinlan Vos and his former Padawan Aayla each prepare to take the next step in their lives as Jedi (he to advance to the rank of Master, she from apprentice to Knight), they each make the decision to follow the living Force and see where it will take them. To their surprise, they both end up in the same place — coming upon the threads of a kidnapping plot, a conspiracy against the Republic, and a father-and-son team of bodyguards with the training and the weapons to destroy two meddlesome Jedi! Star Wars action as you like it! On sale June 19 FC, 32pg (2 of 4) . . . $2.99 STAR WARS: THE HUNT FOR AURRA SING TP by TIM TRUMAN, DAVIDÉ FABBRI, CHRISTIAN DALLA VECCHIA, and DAVE MCCAIG; cover by ANDREW ROBINSON Get ready for some electrifying lightsaber battle action! Aurra Sing arrives on Coruscant with a mean streak, killing Jedi within the very shadows of the Temple. The Jedi Council must now decide how to deal with the infamous bounty hunter whose favorite targets are Jedi. Several Jedi Knights volunteer for the honor of bringing Sing to justice. But do they want justice, or vengeance? It's going to take more than a grudge to bring down an assassin with a reputation for killing Jedi and a collection of previously owned lightsabers to back it up. Collecting the four-issue miniseries. On sale July 3 SC, 96pg, FC . . . $12.95 CLASSIC STAR WARS: A LONG TIME AGO… VOLUME 2 TP BYARCHIE GOODWIN, CARMINE INFANTINO, TERRY AUSTIN, WALTER SIMONSON, BOB WIACEK, CHRIS CLAREMONT, HERBE TRIMPE, ALLEN MILGROM, and GENE DAY A collection destined for a place on every collector's shelf. Classic Star Wars: A Long Time Ago... features classic Star Wars stories not seen in over twenty years! Originally printed by Marvel Comics, these stories have been recolored using today's computer technology, giving "old" work a fresh face. Volume 2 collects issues 15-28 of the original Marvel run and contains such riveting classics as "Crucible" and the unforgettable "What Ever Happened to Jabba the Hut?" On sale July 10 SC, 336pg, FC . . . $29.95 STAR WARS TALES #12 featuring BRETT MATHEWS, JOHN MCCREA, JIMMY PALMIOTTI, CHRISTIAN READ, HENRY GILROY, KEVIN RUBIO, and others!; cover by JOHN MCCRAE The Star Wars universe is painted with a wide and varied palate and this issue highlights that variety! Join Wedge Antilles as he valiantly fights squadrons of Imperial TIE fighters. Be there as Qui-Gon Jinn and his Padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, face off against Jedi killer Aurra Sing! Face the evil genius of Darth Vader! Witness a panicked Anakin Skywalker as he struggles to retrieve his stolen lightsaber! And stumble to a halt in the belly of the almighty Sarlacc with the bumbling Tag and Bink...This is one issue of Tales you won't want to miss! On sale June 5 FC, 64pg (Mccrae cover) . . . $5.99 FC, 64pg (Photo cover) . . . $5.99 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #31: SHMOO STATUE In 1948, Al Capp introduced the Shmoo in his popular "Li'l Abner" strip and it truly took the nation by storm. The Shmoo was a lovable tub of glub whose bewhiskered smile was a as cute as his button eyes. The Shmoo bred with a speed that would put rabbits to shame, consumed essentially nothing, and provided most everything that humankind could wish for. Besides producing both milk and eggs, its meat was pork when roasted, chicken when fried, and steak when broiled. During its heyday the Shmoo inspired one of the first true licensed-product bonanzas; appearing as a cornucopia of products that spawned as fast as the Shmoos themselves. This statue comes packaged in a full-color tin box with pinback This piece is limited to only 600 numbered copies, so allocation may occur. On sale June 12 4" tall, packaged in full-color tin box w/certificate, pinback button, and info booklet. Limited to only 600 numbered copies . . . $49.95 B.P.R.D. EMBROIDERED PATCH The Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense has recently enjoyed its own popularity as a terrific Dark Horse Comics mini-series. Hellboy creator Mike Mignola has teamed with Dark Horse to create this cool embroidered patch, which is an updated version of the B.P.R.D. logo. This brand-new patch features 2-color embroidery, is 3" diameter, with sew-on or heat- transfer application. On sale August 21 3" FC, embroidered patch . . . $4.99 DHORSE DELUXE: HELLBOY T-SHIRTS Hellboy is gearing up for a big year, and Dark Horse is planning the release of a few new items in celebration. This selection of four brand new t-shirts helps kick things off. We asked creator / artist Mike Mignola to select some favorite design images, and he responded by totally redrawing them for this project! On sale July 31 BPRD - BUREAU FOR PARANORMAL RESEARCH AND DEFENSE/PLAIN TEE/WHITE/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 RED HELLBOY WITH FIRE/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT BLACK ADULT TEE M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY TRIPTYCH/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 HELLBOY ICONS/PLAIN TEE/BLACK/ADULT M-XL . . . $17.99 XXL . . . $19.99 DARK HORSE STICKER COLLECTION Stick 'em here, stick 'em there, stick 'em everywhere! We took some of the best Dark Horse characters and made 'em really sticky. Like Hellboy and Usagi Yojimbo. Stick 'em on your backpacks, books, and buddies! Stick up your doors, desks, and dorms! Stick it! Stickers sold individually. On sale July 10 HELLBOY STICKER #1 (HELLBOY LOGO) FC . . . $1.99 (each) HELLBOY STICKER #2 (THE RIGHT HAND OF DOOM) FC . . . $1.99 (each) HELLBOY STICKER #3 (MENACING PORTRAIT) FC . . . $1.99 (each) HELLBOY STICKER #4 (NEW B.P.R.D. LOGO) FC . . . $1.99 (each) USAGI YOJIMBO STICKER #1 FC . . . $1.99 (each) USAGI YOJIMBO STICKER #2 FC . . . $1.99 (each) *********************** DIRTY PAIR ACTION FIGURES It's the assignment passionately sought after by sculptors near and far, and finally won by master action figure sculptor Steve Kiwus of Eight Ball Studios: Kei and Yuri, The Dirty Pair. Each of The Lovely Angels is enjoying the highest level of attention to detail in their cybernetically perfect anatomies, their gorgeous faces, their outfits, and accessories. Adam Warren's adventuresome beauties will each be highly articulated for maximum poseability, and will come with special attractions like trademark weapons and backpacks. On sale October 9 Kei Action Figure, 6" tall, fully articulated . . . $13.99 Yuri Action Figure, 6" tall, fully articulated . . . $13.99 AKIRA PORTFOLIO by KATSUHIRO OTOMO Dark Horse is proud to continue our series of portfolios, collecting the all-time greatest artworks from the fascinating world of Japanese manga. This set of full-color pictures, each text free and suitable for framing, is of classic illustrations by the incomparable Katsuhiro Otomo. This portfolio contains six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" color prints in folder. The back of the folder pictures all the interior images, so they can be viewed in the store without having to open the package. On sale June 5 Six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" color prints in folder . . . $19.99 LUIS ROYO'S CHAINS PORTFOLIO Hot on the heels of the well-received Tattoos portfolio comes another sexy new portfolio collection of illustrations, each suitable for framing. Spanish artist Luis Royo has claimed a place as one of today's most accomplished painters of science fiction and fantasy themes. He features beautiful women, placed in imaginative and atmospheric settings, with this suite of new paintings, stunningly reproduced as a deluxe full-color portfolio titled Chains. This package consists of six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" oversize full-color plates featuring Royo's sexiest women, plus illustrated explanatory notes. It is packaged in a deluxe illustrated folder for safe storage and handsome presentation. MATURE READERS On sale June 5 Six 13 1/2" x 10 3/8" color prints in folder . . . $19.99 MANGA RELISTS 3 X 3 EYES: CURSE OF THE GESU TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR06154) . . . $12.95 3X3 EYES: FLIGHT OF THE DEMON TP by Yuzo Takada SC, 208pg, b&w . . . $16.95 AKIRA BOOK 1 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 364pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12302) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 2 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 304pg, b&w, 6-3/4" x 9-3/4" (STAR12977) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 3 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 288pg, b&w (STAR13635) . . . $24.95 AKIRA BOOK 4 TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 400pg, b&w (STAR10435) . . . $27.95 AKIRA BOOK 5 by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 416pg, b&w (STAR14931) . . . $27.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN CHALLENGE TP (BOOK ONE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR10806) . . . $16 .95 APPLESEED: PROMETHEUS UNBOUND TP (BOOK TWO) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR14782) . . . $14.95 APPLESEED: THE SCALES OF PROMETHEUS TP (BOOK THREE) by Masamune Shirow SC, 132pg, b&w (STAR11324) . . . $17.95 APPLESEED: THE PROMETHEAN BALANCE TP (BOOK FOUR) by Masamune Shirow SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR11325) . . . $17.95 APPLESEED DATABOOK PACK by Masamune Shirow Issue #1-2, b&w, each book 48pg, SC (STAR11482) . . . $7.00 BLACK MAGIC TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 204pg, b&w (STAR08511) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: BLOOD OF A THOUSAND TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 136pg, b&w (STAR09342) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: CRY OF THE WORM TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09466) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DARK SHADOWS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR12025) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: DREAMSONG TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR10275) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: THE GATHERING TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 208pg, b&w (STAR14147) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: THE GATHERING VOL. II TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR14935) . . . $15.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: HEART OF DARKNESS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 240pg, b&w (STAR13139) . . . $16.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09943) . . . $14.95 BLADE OF THE IMMORTAL: ON SILENT WINGS II TP by Hiroaki Samura SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR10899) . . . $14.95 BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: GRAND MAL TP by Adam Warren SC, 112pg, FC (STAR01257) . . . $14.95 THE DIRTY PAIR: A PLAGUE OF ANGELS TP by Adam Warren and Toren Smith SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR01289) . . . $12.95 DOMINION TP 3RD EDITION by Masamune Shirow SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11014) . . . $16.95 DOMU: A CHILD'S DREAM 2ND ED. TP by Katsuhiro Otomo SC, 240pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR01537) . . . $17.95 DRAKUUN: THE REVENGE OF GUSTAV TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR09380) . . . $14.95 DRAKUUN: SHADOW OF THE WARLOCK TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR10114) . . . $14.95 GHOST IN THE SHELL TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 352pg, b&w (STAR01697). . . $24.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BAD TRIP TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR10787) . . . $13.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BEAN BANDIT TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR11498) . . . $16.95 GUNSMITH CATS: BONNIE & CLYDE TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR09143) . . . $13.95 GUNSMITH CATS: GOLDIE VS. MISTY TP by Kenichi Sonoda ---SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR08984) . . . $15.95 GUNSMITH CATS: KIDNAPPED TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR13160) . . . $16.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISFIRE TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR11326) . . . $15.95 GUNSMITH CATS: MISTER V TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 224pg, b&w (STAR14477) . . . $18.95 GUNSMITH CATS: THE RETURN OF GRAY TP by Kenichi Sonoda SC, 248pg, b&w (STAR07630) . . . $17.95 OH MY GODDESS!: 1-555-GODDESS TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR09343) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE ADVENTURES OF THE MINI-GODDESSES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 88pg, b&w (STAR11200) . . . $9.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE DEVIL IN MISS URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR13583) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE FOURTH GODDESS TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 280pg, b&w (STAR14401) . . . $18.95 OH MY GODDESS!: LOVE POTION NO. 9 TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 192pg, b&w (STAR09467) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS!: MARA STRIKES BACK TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR11145) . . . $14.95 OH MY GODDESS!: NINJA MASTER! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR12044). . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: THE QUEEN OF VENGEANCE TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR10402) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR09940) . . . $13.95 OH MY GODDESS!: TERRIBLE MASTER URD TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR11152) . . . $14.95 ORION 3RD EDITION TP by Masamune Shirow SC, 272pg, b&w (STAR13440) . . . $19.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 3 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 160pg, b&w (STAR01299) . . . $13.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 5 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 216pg, b&w (STAR07440) . . . $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 6 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR09857) . . . $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 7 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 184pg, b&w (STAR10124) . . . $14.95 OUTLANDERS VOLUME 8 TP by Johji Manabe SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR10789). . . $14.95 SERAPHIC FEATHER TP by Hiroyuki Utatane and Yo Morimoto SC, 232pg, b&w (STAR14712) . . . $16.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA'S SHADOW LADY: THE AWAKENING TP by Masakazu Katsura SC, b&w, 184pg (STAR12330) . . . $15.95 MASAKAZU KATSURA'S SHADOW LADY: SUDDEN DEATH TP by Masakazu Katsura SC, 176pg, b&w (STAR13477) . . . $14.95 SHADOW STAR TP by Mohiro Kitoh SC, 192pg, b&w, 6" x 9" (STAR14504) ) . . . $15.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST!: THE WILD ONES TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 152pg, b&w (STAR07031) . . . $12.95 YOU'RE UNDER ARREST! : LIGHTS AND SIREN! TP by Kosuke Fujishima SC, 120pg, b&w (STAR10419) . . . $10.95 ANGEL/BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER RELISTS ANGEL: EARTHLY POSSESSIONS TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens SC, 80pg, FC (STAR13132) . . . $9.95 ANGEL: THE HOLLOWER TP by Christopher Golden, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 88pg, FC (STAR11155) . . . $9.95 ANGEL: HUNTING GROUND TP by Christopher Golden, Tom Sniegoski, Eric Powell, Brian Horton, and Paul Lee SC, 80pg, FC . . . $9.95 ANGEL: SURROGATES TP by Christopher Golden, Christian Zanier, and Andy Owens SC, 80pg, FC (STAR12438) . . . $9.95 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 POP-OUT PEOPLE FC, pop-out characters (Art) (MAY010092) . . . $2.99 FC, pop-out characters (Photo) (STAR13846) . . . $2.99 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 SUPERNATURAL DEFENSE KIT Slipcase w/deluxe, hardcover "Claddagh" ring, vial of "holy" water with silver flakes, and gold cross (STAR10675) . . . $19.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: UNINVITED GUESTS TP by Andi Watson, Dan Brereton, Hector Gomez, and Sandu Florea SC, 96pg, FC (STAR10282) . . . $10.95 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 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 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 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 CLASSIC COMIC CHARACTERS #29: LITTLE NEMO 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: RALLY AND MINNIE MAY ACTION FIGURES Rally Action Figure 6 1/2" tall, 12 points of articulation . . . $14.99 Minnie May Action Figure 6" tall, 10 points of articulation . . . $14.99 GUNSMITH CATS STATUE 8" tall, fully painted and assembled (STAR14603) . . . $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 MONKEYBONE STATUE 8" tall, fully painted and assembled (note price) . . . $45.00 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 (STAR14616) . . . $150.00 SARGE BOOK AND FIGURE SET b&w, 128pg, 5" x 8" (STAR12051) . . . $10.95 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 DC COMICS WALLOW IN IT: THE FILTH Since word first broke about writer Grant Morrison's new creator-owned series, the comics community has been abuzz with one question: Just what is THE FILTH? Here's what we can tell you: Morrison's return to VERTIGO with this 13-issue maxiseries guarantees readers the heady brew of big ideas, exotic locales and bizarre action that they've come to crave from the fan-favorite writer. Fans have had their imagination rocked by his previous groundbreaking works such as ANIMAL MAN, DOOM PATROL and THE INVISIBLES, and watched as the writer helped reinvent and revitalize JLA and X-Men. Now, joined by the stunning visuals of penciller Chris Weston (Ministry of Space, THE INVISIBLES) & inker Gary Erskine (THE AUTHORITY), Morrison's new series THE FILTH shows all the signs of an instant classic. And speaking of notable art, the covers by progressive designer Carlos Segura stretch the boundaries of what has been previously seen, continuing VERTIGO's commitment to cutting-edge comics. Then there are those prosthetically outfitted dolphins in scuba gear, the hard-smoking chimpanzee who dresses like a guard at the Kremlin and the cryptic pronouncements that something sneaky is going on right under our very noses. World- class weirdness, to say the least. You've seen the images. You've heard the buzz ("THE FILTH is everything I can't do in a mainstream comic like X-Men," says Morrison). The time for THE FILTH is now. What does all this have to do with the Way We Live Today? Want to know more about THE HAND and STATUS: Q? That would be telling… And our lips are sealed until June 5th! This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. THE FILTH is a 13-issue VERTIGO maxiseries edited by Karen Berger and is suggested for mature readers. The 32- page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 5 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA HC It is an ancient, long-forgotten Greek ritual: the Hiketeia. An almost-holy contract binding two parties in mutual protection and care. When a troubled young woman from Gotham City named Danielle performs the ceremony for a surprised Wonder Woman, the Amazon must accept its pact which then can never be broken — for refusing it would guarantee retribution from the gods… WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA is a 96-page hardcover written by Greg Rucka (DETECTIVE COMICS, Queen & Country) and gorgeously illustrated by J.G. Jones (Marvel Boy, Black Widow) & Wade von Grawbadger (STARMAN), that finds our heroine suddenly caught between a rock and a hard place by the sworn oath of the Hiketeia. Wonder Woman's problems only worsen when, forced into the role of teacher and protector, she discovers she also must stand between her student and the earthly justice that her fellow JLA teammate Batman so rightly seeks. It seems the Dark Knight has uncovered Danielle's deeply troubled past and has come to take her back to Gotham. Trapped with the gods watching above and Batman on the ground, Diana must now find a solution to a seemingly insoluble problem — one that, as in all Greek Tragedy, may end in death… This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA is a 96-page hardcover edited by Bob Schreck, arriving in comic-book stores June 19 with a cover price of $24.95 U.S. Note: A softcover edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than December, 2002. SMALLVILLE ACTION FIGURES Every week, devoted TV viewers tune into the hit series Smallville on The WB Network, featuring tales of a teenaged Clark Kent before he became Superman! Now, coming in October, DC Direct debuts its beautifully-sculpted SMALLVILLE ACTION FIGURES! Played by actor Tom Welling on the show, the SMALLVILLE: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE features a striking likeness, standing approximately 6 3/8" tall with 7 points of articulation, and thermal chromatic hands that change color (from Kryptonite poisoning). Clark also comes packaged with a removable backpack and a 1 1/4" block of Kryptonite. The SMALLVILLE: LANA LANG ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 5 3/4" tall with 11 points of articulation. Lana (played by actress Kristin Kreuk) comes with two pompoms that the figure can hold and a synthetic jewel Kryptonite replica of her necklace on a 18" chain that fans can wear. The SMALLVILLE: LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE stands approximately 6 1/8" tall with 7 points of articulation. Lex (played by Michael Rosenbaum) comes with a hinged laptop computer emblazoned with the LuthorCorp logo and a LuthorCorp annual report. All three figures come with their own collectible trading card from Inkworks featuring a photo of the character and are packaged individually in 4-color blister packs. These figures are supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com/dcdirect. The SMALLVILLE: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE, the SMALLVILLE: LANA LANG ACTION FIGURE and the SMALLVILLE: LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE are all advance-solicited, sold separately and arrive in comic-book stores October 2. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. Retailers please note: These figures are intended for individual sale to consumers but are packaged together as an assortment. Consult your retailer order form for packaging details. These figures are being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. HELLBLAZER #175 "High On Life" Part 1 of 2 VERTIGO's longest-running title begins a dramatic new direction with its unprecedented 175th issue. After his epic journey through the American heartland, John Constantine is at last coming home. With HELLBLAZER #175, LUCIFER writer Mike Carey (a four-time Eisner nominee) takes the helm as Constantine returns to Britain to settle some family business, instead finding himself in the middle of a supernatural range war. Carey opens his run on the book with "High On Life," a 2-part story set in Constantine's hometown of Liverpool. The story also sees the return to HELLBLAZER (for two performances only) of PREACHER artist Steve Dillon, whose collaboration with writer Garth Ennis marks one of the classic eras of the title. Tim Bradstreet continues to provide arresting painted covers. So far as the world at large is concerned, Constantine died in a prison riot a year-and-a-half ago — and being dead has its advantages for someone with John's peculiar lifestyle. But he needs to set the record straight with what's left of his family. So he returns to Liverpool, the place of his birth, to see his sister Cheryl. There he finds her living in a rotting council block plagued by suicides and inexplicable acts of violence: a killer with a straight-edged razor is stalking the city; a strange old woman is dogging John's movements; and there's a mysterious agenda being played out that seems to promise nothing but evil for the last surviving members of the Constantine family. It's enough to make a man blow his cover...while this new storyline will blow your mind. HELLBLAZER #175 is a 32-page issue edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic- book stores June 26 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Experience the Future at… 100% Six star-crossed characters meet in the urban twilight of Manhattan 2038 — a perversely safe future city where the citizens wear ID tags and police cruisers stalk the streets like slow-moving sharks. This is the world of 100%, a new 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries in black-and-white (with gray-tones) from writer/artist Paul Pope (HEAVY LIQUID, THB) — a sci-fi "graphic movie" that Gear Magazine has already proclaimed "uncanny," adding "Pope is one of the most consistently inventive comics artists of his generation." Three separate-but-interconnected stories unfold in 100%, like a six-piece jigsaw puzzle set on a unique sci-fi gameboard. There's Daisy, the mysterious, fiery new go-go dancer, who makes sparks fly with the (not-so-average) busboy John. There's Strel, the club manager/mother goddess, pursued by Haitous, a former heavyweight champion fighter. And then there's Kim, the jittery barbabe, charmed by the magnetic Eloy, an artist obsessed with coaxing the perfect pitch from a chorus of 100 tea kettles. Filled with wit, sex, charm, and a level of menace rarely seen in today's comics, 100% — conceived and begun before the events of September 11th — is a frightful, prescient view into what America might look like tomorrow. And it's a future full of unpleasant contradictions — a sci-fi fishbowl world where the search for honesty continues, whether or not America remains the land of the free and the home of the brave. This project is supported with a 4-color poster, house and trade ads, and a minisite at www.dccomics.com. 100% is a 5-issue VERTIGO miniseries in black-and white (with gray-tones) edited by Shelly Bond and is suggested for mature readers. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 12 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. Behold! The Champion of the Dream Realm! JUST IMAGINE… STAN LEE WITH WALTER SIMONSON CREATING SANDMAN For the past year, readers have witnessed a project that once seemed impossible take shape, as comic-book legend Stan Lee joined some of comics' greatest artists to create original characters based on the names of some of DC's signature heroes in the JUST IMAGINE… series of one-shots. In June, as previously unguessed-at connections between the earlier installments have become clear, Stan teams with Walter Simonson (ORION, Thor) to introduce a new champion with a familiar name in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH WALTER SIMONSON CREATING SANDMAN. JUST IMAGINE…SANDMAN finds Earth menaced by a mysterious sickness that is causing worldwide panic as people fall asleep, but never wake up again. When a strange green mist approaches Earth, a panicky U.S. Government fears something even more terrifying is in store, and sends a mission into space to analyze the possible threat. But the mission has been compromised as astronaut Larry Wilton is menaced by an on-board saboteur…one under the influence of the malevolent Reverend Dominic Darrk. With his tether cut during a space walk, Wilton's life seems certain to end, but instead of dying, his near-unconscious body drifts into the mist cloud. When Wilton awakes, he finds himself in a strange, otherworldly place…one its inhabitants refer to as the Dream Realm. There he meets a woman known as Oracle, who reveals that the Realm is tied to the coma plague…and that the souls of all those afflicted will be lost if Wilton does not take the mantle of the Realm's guardian — the Sandman — and confront its evil master. But what connection does the deathlord of the Dream Realm have to Reverend Darrk? And will the Sandman be able to master the full range of powers spawned from his mystic amulet in order to save the world from the coma plague and the even greater Crisis that is to come? This penultimate chapter features two covers — one by Simonson and the other by Adam Hughes (WONDER WOMAN) — as well as an "On the Street" backup written by Michael Uslan with art by ??. This project is supported with house and trade ads. JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH WALTER SIMONSON CREATING SANDMAN is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Mike Carlin. It arrives in comic-book stores June 12 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. JUST IMAGINE… STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK ONE TP It was one of the most talked-about projects of 2001! Living legend Stan Lee — the co-creator of X-Men, Spider-Man, the Hulk and the Marvel Universe — joined with some of comics' greatest artists to create several original characters based on the names of classic DC characters! Now the first four of these unforgettable one-shots is collected in JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE — a 224-page trade paperback that also includes a gallery of sketches and "behind- the-scenes" material. The first of three volumes, this trade paperback collects JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOE KUBERT CREATING BATMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN, and five Profile Pages from JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE SECRET FILES #1! Featuring the writing talents of Stan Lee (with Michael Uslan co-writing the "On The Street" backup stories), this volume displays an amazing roster of artists: Joe Kubert, Jim Lee & Scott Williams, John Buscema, Dave Gibbons & Dick Giordano, Michael Wm. Kaluta, Gene Colan & Tom Palmer, Kyle Baker, and José Luis Garciá-Lopez. Plus, all the back covers by Adam Hughes are included, while the volume itself is topped with a cover by Stuart Immonen! JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK ONE is a 224-page trade paperback arriving in comic-book stores June 26 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. JLA: DESTINY The Man of Steel. The Dark Knight. They are the World's Finest heroes…but what would life be like without them? A world where their absence has had just as great an impact as their existence has had in this reality. A world where the super- criminals are less afraid, more confident, better organized, and more focused… Welcome to the Elseworld of JLA: DESTINY — a 4-issue miniseries in the Prestige Format that tells the story of this contentious, frightening place where global terrorism masquerades as super-politics. Written by John Arcudi (DOOM PATROL, GEN13), with art and covers by Tom Mandrake (MARTIAN MANHUNTER, THE SPECTRE), JLA: DESTINY is set in a world that desperately needs a Justice League of its own. Here, everything you know about the DC Universe is wrong: The JLA started from humble (yet oddly recognizable) beginnings through the efforts of just one man. It grew and evolved to combat the increasingly nasty world it eventually came to police. The League isn't tempered by the forces of will from two iconic personalities. Rather, it's torn by the changes it has seen. New heroes jockey to fill the void, barely able to keep pace with new villains and their endless campaigns of terror. And behind it all, a crisis is building that this Justice League of America isn't prepared to meet… This project is supported with house and trade ads. JLA: DESTINY is a 4-issue Prestige Format Elseworlds miniseries edited by Peter Tomasi. The 48-page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 5 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. BLACK SUN Hong Kong: it's one of the grandest cities in the world with over two thousand years of secrets! But Maggie Sun (introduced in the pages of THE ESTABLISHMENT) is about to learn why some secrets are best left hidden in BLACK SUN — a 6-issue miniseries from WildStorm Productions! Written by Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated writer Marc Andreyko (Jinx: Torso, Sam & Twitch) with stunning art and covers by Trevor Scott (THE AUTHORITY) using cutting-edge digital techniques, BLACK SUN is an action/thriller that will leave you breathless! While investigating a bizarre waterfront crime, young hotshot police detective Maggie Sun discovers this isn't just another petty theft. In fact, a centuries-old hellish plot is about to be unleashed by the Demon Lord Azuras. With the help of a mystical black zhenzhu (pearl), Maggie alone has the power to battle Azuras and his demon minions. But does the answer to defeating Azuras lie in her own family's dark past? Will Maggie defy fate or will she succumb to the fearsome demon lord, who damns herself and the rest of the world? This project is supported with house and trade ads. BLACK SUN is a 6-issue WildStorm Productions miniseries edited by Aaron Watanabe and Jeff Mariotte. The 32- page issue #1 arrives in comic-book stores June 19 with a cover price of $2.95 U.S. 100 BULLETS: A FOREGONE TOMORROW TP The fourth collection of Brian Azzarello's and Eduardo Risso's acclaimed VERTIGO series is the biggest volume yet. Collecting eleven issues, the 100 BULLETS: A FOREGONE TOMORROW trade paperback reprints 100 BULLETS #20-30, weighing in at 264 pages. The story of Agent Graves, Mr. Shepherd, and the mysterious Minutemen continues through the multipart storylines "Selfish and Out to Sea," "Red Prince Blues," and the return of Dizzy in the 3-chapter capper "ˇContrabandolero!," as well as the opening one-shot "The Mimic" and the infamous assassination one-shot, "Idol Chatter," featuring a brand-new view of the death of a President. Plus, in "Mr. Branch and the Family Tree," we follow Paris-based conspiracy nut Mr. Branch as he relates tales of the various main characters of the series, featuring full-page pinups by Frank Miller, Jim Lee, Dave Gibbons, J.G. Jones, Paul Pope, Lee Bermejo, Tim Bradstreet, Joe Jusko, Jordi Bernet, and Mark Chiarello. More light is shed on the history of the Minutemen and the organization that created them, what is planned for their future, and the conflict between Graves and the Trust that lies at the heart of everything. A FOREGONE TOMORROW is wrapped within a striking, all-new cover painting by Dave Johnson. This project is supported with house ads. 100 BULLETS: A FOREGONE TOMORROW is a 264-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores June 19 with a cover price of $17.95 U.S. JONNY DOUBLE TP Before their critically acclaimed collaboration on 100 BULLETS, writer Brian Azzarello and artist Eduardo Risso gained notoriety with a 4-issue noir miniseries from VERTIGO that cleverly updated a classic DC character. Now that much-demanded tale is collected in a new 104-page VERTIGO trade paperback that includes a brand-new extended ending, featuring new story pages not included in the original miniseries. JONNY DOUBLE tells the sordid story of one Jonny Double, a down-on-his-luck P.I. in San Francisco who knows he's way past his prime. Desperate for rent money, he agrees to keep tabs on a rich man's wayward 20-something daughter Faith. But Faith has other plans, and after seducing Jonny, she draws him into a tangled scheme with her small-time criminal friends to rob a long-dormant bank account that may have once belonged to Al Capone. But things go sour in a hurry when the account turns out to be not so dormant, and Jonny, Faith, and their gang are suddenly being hunted by unknown killers — and menaced by betrayal from within. This project is supported with house ads. JONNY DOUBLE is a 104-page VERTIGO trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic- book stores June 5 with a cover price of $12.95 U.S. CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #14 For over a year, Angela Devlin and Go-Go Fiasco have been unique even among VERTIGO characters: globe-trotting, bed-hopping super-spies with a penchant for jumping the fence between good and evil (and G.O.O.D. and E.V.I.L.). But things are about to change, starting with CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #14 — a stand-alone issue that kicks off a new direction for the series, by writer Robert Rodi and artists Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti. Plus, this issue also features two "Deviant Covers" by two of the industry's hottest artists: the infamous Jim Lee (WILDCATS) and the enigmatic J. Scott Campbell (DANGER GIRL)! The conclusion to Angela's and Go-Go's first year's adventures found the pair solidly in the camp of Angela's crime- boss father, Damon Devlin. Now that allegiance is catching up to them, as they're hunted by a new crime-busting organization, H.E.A.V.E.N., and its strangely familiar operatives: a sexy secret agent with ties to two opposing agencies, and her partner, a fast-talking gay whiz kid! Introducing: Divinita Beastly and Ravish Kinkimanboi — Britain's top espionage team! And while they have a lot in common with Angela and Go-Go, it's the differences that prove explosive! Will they become our heroes' allies...or their replacements? Yeah baby!! CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #14 brings in an array of wild new allies and wily new adversaries — sending Angela and Go-Go back stateside for a series of adventures that rip aside the secrecy shrouding their origins, unveiling threats and dangers uncomfortably close to home. CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #14 is a 32-page issue edited by Will Dennis and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores June 26 with a cover price of $2.50 U.S. Note: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be composed of covers by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope (50%) and J. Scott Campbell (50%). GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY/ BLACKEST NIGHT Before Kyle Rayner, before Hal Jordan, there was one man who bore the ring as the original Emerald Gladiator: Alan Scott, Green Lantern! Now travel back in time with us to the height of the Golden Age, circa World War II, as we recount the tale of Scott's first encounter with one of his greatest adversaries ever! GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY/BLACKEST NIGHT is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot written by Steven T. Seagle (THE CRUSADES, Uncanny X-Men) and exquisitely painted by John K. Snyder III (DOCTOR MID-NITE). When a planeload of mysterious foreigners carrying a secret weapon is forced to land in the wilds of Gotham City's Slaughter Swamp, radio announcer Alan Scott springs into action as Green Lantern! But the rescue attempt is thwarted by a malevolent brute Scott has never before seen. Fans of DC history will thrill to read about the Golden Age Green Lantern's first colossal run-in with the grotesque gargoyle called Solomon Grundy! Told from the point of view of both Alan Scott (in lavish color) and Grundy (in chilling black-and-white), BRIGHTEST DAY/BLACKEST NIGHT is a heart-stopping race against time to save lives and the free world…but from what? The murderous man-monster that stalks the swamps? The gang of would-be world-smashers who were on the plane? Or the true threat, the secret cargo that's an early component of the American nuclear arms effort, which could turn brightest day…into blackest night!?!? This project is supported with house and trade ads. GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY/BLACKEST NIGHT is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Dan Raspler, arriving in comic-book stores June 19 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. JSA: DARKNESS FALLS TP Heroes of the present and legends of the past came together to form the Justice Society of America! Now honored as heroes, the new JSA continues to endure the trials that made the Justice Society heroic icons. But as heroes continue, so must evil… JSA: DARKNESS FALLS is a 232-page trade paperback cowritten by David S. Goyer & Geoff Johns, with art by Stephen Sadowski, Michael Bair, Buzz, Marcos Martin, and Keith Champagne, and a new cover by Sadowski & Mark Farmer. Reprinting JSA #6-15, DARKNESS FALLS finds the JSA called upon once again to save the planet from malevolent forces that threaten the very fiber of the universe! But this time it's personal, as the foe they fight is a darkness-consumed Obsidian — son of Alan Scott, Sentinel. If that weren't enough, the original super-team also must confront the return of the Injustice Society and face the time-shattering threat of Extant, who killed several members of the original Justice Society during ZERO HOUR. This project is supported with house ads. JSA: DARKNESS FALLS is a 232-page trade paperback, arriving in comic-book stores June 12 with a cover price of $19.95 U.S. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES Volume Four HC "In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight! Let those who worship evil's might beware my power — Green Lantern's light!" With these words, dauntless test pilot Hal Jordan came to wield the greatest power in the universe: the Green Lantern! Now thrill to more exciting adventures of the Emerald Gladiator of the Silver Age as they are collected in GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES Volume Four — a 216-page hardcover featuring a foreword by former DC editor Jack C. Harris. With stories written by John Broome and Gardner Fox, featuring classic art by the likes of Gil Kane, Joe Giella (with an assist from Murphy Anderson), Frank Giacoia, and Sid Greene, the Green Lantern's light perhaps was never more radiant than it was during these halcyon days of comicdom. Reprinting eight complete issues (GREEN LANTERN Vol. 1 #22-29), Volume Four finds the Emerald Gladiator doing battle with the Tattooed Man, Sonar, Star Sapphire, the Shark and other extraordinary foes. Brightest days, indeed! GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES Volume Four is a 216-page hardcover, arriving in comic-book stores June 26 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. EVERQUEST: TRANSFORMATION Following the successful EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK one-shot, WildStorm Productions presents a brand-new story based on Sony Online Entertainment's award-winning EverQuest — the most successful online fantasy role- playing game ever (with over 400,000 subscribers)! EVERQUEST: TRANSFORMATION is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot written by Devin Grayson (BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS, USER), who is no stranger to the online gaming world herself. The eye-popping art is provided by the TALEWEAVER art team of Philip S. Tan & Gary Mayoralgo, with a dazzling cover by Whilce Portacio (X-Force) & Richard Friend (STEAMPUNK). TRANSFORMATION is a perilous adventure in which a Dark Elf warrior and an unusual band of misfits must find a lost piece of mystical armor. Can this motley crew survive the dangers of Norrath to claim their prize? Or will they succumb to death's cold embrace? TRANSFORMATION continues the series of EverQuest projects from WildStorm Productions, featuring characters and events from the online game, produced by some of the most talented creators in the industry today! This project is supported with house ads. EVERQUEST: TRANSFORMATION is a 48-page Prestige Format WildStorm Productions one-shot edited by Aaron Watanabe and Jeff Mariotte. It arrives in comic-book stores June 26 with a cover price of $5.95 U.S. RESIDENT EVIL: CODENAME VERONICA Volume One TP You've played the hot-selling videogame! You've seen the blockbuster movie! You've read the American comic book from WildStorm Productions! And now, for the first time ever, you can read the Hong Kong version of the Resident Evil comics adapted into English! RESIDENT EVIL: CODENAME VERONICA Volume One is a 144-page WildStorm trade paperback originally written by Lee Chung Hing and illustrated by Hui King Sum, and translated into English dialogue by Ted Adams & Kris Oprisko (RESIDENT EVIL: FIRE & ICE). After barely surviving her experience in Raccoon City (as told in Capcom's Resident Evil 2), Claire Redfield searches for clues that will help her learn the whereabouts of her missing brother, Chris. To her horror, she discovers the evil Umbrella Corporation has headquarters outside of Raccoon City. Flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. While she searches for her brother, Claire begins to uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy. Originally published in Hong Kong, this faithful adaptation captures all of the excitement, action and frightening horror of the Resident Evil games. This project is supported with house ads. RESIDENT EVIL: CODENAME VERONICA Volume One is a 144-page WildStorm Productions trade paperback and is suggested for mature readers. It arrives in comic-book stores June 12 with a cover price of $14.95 U.S. The Hammer of Hell takes flight! ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. ONE HC ENEMY ACE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE His name was Baron Hans von Hammer, and he was the greatest fighter pilot of World War I. But when he first appeared in 1965, he wasn't exactly the kind of war hero that comics fans were used to reading about… Treat yourself to one of the finest war features ever with ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES Volume One — a 224-page hardcover advance-solicited for arrival in October that reprints the Enemy Ace stories from OUR ARMY AT WAR #151-155, SHOWCASE #57 & 58 and STAR-SPANGLED WAR STORIES #138-142. Von Hammer — the "Enemy Ace" — piloted his red Fokker DR-1 triplane in the skies above the trenches of WWI Europe, driven more by duty and honor than bloodlust. "Enemy Ace" was the first regular feature in comics to "dare to reveal the enemy side of the war" and remains a singular achievement in comics. The brainchild of prolific writer Robert Kanigher and classic war artist Joe Kubert (who provides the introduction to this volume), Von Hammer struggled as much with his conscience as he did with his enemies. Hating war, he did his duty for his country to the best of his ability, aided by his trusted Black Wolf companion. These stories are packed with beautifully orchestrated dogfights that unfold across the pages — each one ending with Von Hammer's famous salute to his fallen foe. Seldom, if ever — especially in war comics — has the hero's character been explored in such depth. The ten stories collected in this volume are not only some of the best war stories ever, but also feature explorations of Von Hammer's background, while introducing his most famous adversary, the Hangman. Also advance-solicited this month, and due to arrive the same day as the Archive Edition, is the ENEMY ACE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE from DC Direct! Enemy Ace stands approximately 6 1/4" tall without his helmet and comes packaged with the Black Wolf, his companion from the woods around his ancestral home. The great Black Wolf is 2" tall and 4" long. This deluxe set also includes a 3" long replica of his Fokker DR-1. These items are supported with house and trade ads. ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES Volume One is a 224-page hardcover. It is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores October 2 with a cover price of $49.95 U.S. The ENEMY ACE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE is advance-solicited and arrives in comic-book stores October 2. Please consult your retailer for pricing information. BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1950s EDITION Buckle yourself in and get ready to hit the road with DC Direct's first in a series of vehicle props, the BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1950s EDITION. This finely crafted, cold-cast porcelain, hand-painted replica brings to life one of the most famous vehicles in comics, the sleek Batmobile — as driven by Batman and Robin in the '50s. The Batmobile measures approximately 11" long x 3 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" wide, on a base measuring 9" deep x 12 1/2" long x 2" high, and is set on an art-deco-themed base. The Batmobile features light-up headlights, taillights and the eyes of the Bat-emblem on the front of the vehicle, and is removable from its base, but does not have rolling wheels. (The light-up feature works when the vehicle is on the base, using an "on/off" switch with 30-second timer to conserve batteries). Also included is a 3 1/2" x 5" Batmobile "title" document and a 16" x 22" blueprint of the Batmobile. This vehicle comes packaged with batteries in a 4-color box. Look for more replica edition vehicles from DC Direct in the months to come! The BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1950s EDITION is advance-solicited, arriving in comic-book stores September 4 with a price of $195.00 U.S. BRUCE WAYNE: FUGITIVE DETECTIVE COMICS #771 WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA AND JUDD WINICK; ART BY STEVE LIEBER, CLIFF CHIANG AND MARK MCKENNA; COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores June 5. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 12! It's one thing to try and solve a murder. Being cleared of the crime is a different matter. While Batman struggles to build a new life, the shadow of the GCPD looms large. Plus, Chapter Nine of "Josie Mac," by Judd Winick and Cliff Chiang. FC, 40 PG. $2.50 BATGIRL #29 WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART AND COVER BY DAMION SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores June 12. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 13! For the last few months in the various Batman-related books, members of the Batsquad have uncovered tiny clues regarding the murder of Vesper Fairchild. Tonight, they piece them together by recreating the crime, with Nightwing playing the role of the killer and Batgirl, the victim. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 *********************** Each issue of the BRUCE WAYNE: FUGUTIVE storyline features a puzzle piece on the cover, and contains an important clue to Vesper Fairchild's murder! *********************** BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #30 WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON AND DOUG ALEXANDER; ART BY ROGER ROBINSON, ROB HAYNES AND JOHN FLOYD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 19. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 14! What's eating Azrael? And why is he using those closest to Batman as punching bags? Join us for the first part of a story where the Agent of the Bat plans to take over Batman's cowl…permanently! This story concludes in AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #91. Plus, a Batman Black & White backup, "Punchline," written by Doug Alexander with art by Rob Haynes (Daredevil: Ninja). FC, 40 PG. $2.50 AZRAEL: AGENT OF THE BAT #91 WRITTEN BY DENNIS O'NEIL; ART BY SERGIO CARIELLO AND JAMES PASCOE; COVER BY MIKE ZECK AND JERRY ORDWAY In stores June 19. "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" Part 15, continuing from BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #30 — Azrael's deterioration takes a savage turn as guest- stars Batman, Robin and Nightwing struggle to keep up! With Jean Paul's dementia increasing to match his super-strength, Batman feels responsible for all his new acts of violence, since he failed to stop Azrael's career early on. But will his guilty conscience make him fall victim to an enraged Azrael? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC UNIVERSE: BATMAN BATGIRL SECRET FILES #1 WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON, DAN CURTIS JOHNSON AND J.H. WILLIAMS III; ART BY PHIL NOTO, DAMION SCOTT, GREG SCOTT, GIUSEPPE CAMUNCOLI, ALITHA MARTINEZ, MARCOS MARTIN, AND VARIOUS; COVER BY SCOTT AND ROBERT CAMPANELLA In stores June 19. Gotham's most dangerous defender stars in her first SECRET FILES Special! An encounter with an unexpected criminal leads Cassandra to revisit her origins (written by original BATGIRL cowriter Scott Peterson, with art by Phil Noto & Robert Campanella). Plus, Cassandra learns how she would have fared in combat against Barbara Gordon — during the current Oracle's time as Batgirl (written by Peterson with art by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Cameron Stewart). And the DEO investigates the aftermath of Batgirl's battle with Lady Shiva (written by Dan Curtis Johnson & J.H. Williams III with art by Greg Scott & Mick Gray). Rounding out the issue are profiles of some of Batgirl's newest enemies and allies, with a special portrait of young Barbara Gordon as Batgirl, courtesy of the upcoming BATGIRL: YEAR ONE art team of Marcos Martin & Alvaro Lopez! FC, 48 PG. $4.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATGIRL: A KNIGHT ALONE TP WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY DAMION SCOTT, COY TURNBULL, ROBERT CAMPANELLA, DAN DAVIS, AND JOHN LOWE; COVER BY SCOTT AND CAMPANELLA In stores June 19. Reoffered to coincide with BATGIRL SECRET FILES #1, this second collection of BATGIRL reprints issues #7-11, 13, and 14. Batgirl was once able to sense when attacks were coming, making her the ultimate fighting machine. But now she seems to have lost her special talents. And with Lady Shiva in Gotham looking for a worthy opponent to fight, the timing couldn't be worse. (STAR14229D) SC, 7X10, 160PG, FC $12.95 ************************ BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #156 WRITTEN BY DWAYNE MCDUFFIE; ART AND COVER BY VAL SEMEIKS AND DAN GREEN In stores June 12. "Blink," Part 1 of 3. When a blind man with the power to see through the eyes of other men accidentally taps into the mind of a serial killer, Batman finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that reaches from the streets of Gotham straight up into its cathedrals of power. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN #604 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY SCOTT MCDANIEL AND ANDY OWENS; COVER BY MCDANIEL In stores June 26. Batman returns to the place that started it all — Crime Alley — to think over the events of recent months (Vesper's murder, his own arrest and escape, his abandonment of the Bruce Wayne persona). But it's not a quiet moment of reflection. He runs into Catwoman, and they proceed to roof-hop all over Gotham, fighting thugs in between moments of deep thought. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 BATMAN/DEATHBLOW: AFTER THE FIRE #3 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY LEE BERMEJO AND TIM BRADSTREET; COVER BY BERMEJO WILDSTORM PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 26. Batman's been picking up the pieces from a decade-old case file of deceased government agent Michael Cray, also known as Deathblow. Now, the ten-year-old trail Bruce Wayne is following heats up, and then ignites in a furious blaze, as Batman comes face-to-face with the psychopathic pyrokinetic who's back in Gotham to settle old scores. Can Batman succeed where Deathblow failed? And what's the explanation for the recent sightings of Deathblow down at the Gotham Ship Yards? Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BATMAN: EVOLUTION TP WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH, JOHN WATKISS, WILLIAM ROSADO, PHIL HESTER, AND STEVE MITCHELL; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 19. Reoffered to coincide with WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA, this trade paperback shows some of Greg Rucka's strongest work. Batman and Commissioner Gordon struggle to maintain order as a new force threatens to consume Gotham. Ra's Al Ghul, one of the Batman's greatest enemies, returns with new, demonic cohorts. Reprinting material from DETECTIVE COMICS #743-750. (STAR13772D) SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $12.95 ************************ BATMAN: GOTHAM ADVENTURES #51 WRITTEN BY JASON HALL; ART BY BRAD RADER AND TERRY AUSTIN; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND TERRY BEATTY In stores June 26. Mr. Freeze is sprung from Arkham by Nora (the ex-wife he never got over) to formulate the compound that might return him — and the life they once shared — to normal. But love is blind. Featuring super-cool guest-art by Brad Rader (CATWOMAN) & Terry Austin (SUPERMAN ADVENTURES). FC, 32 PG. $1.99 BIRDS OF PREY #44 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY DAVE ROSS AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY PHIL NOTO In stores June 19. Black Canary reaches a truce with the murderous Deathstroke. Seems they have to work together to solve the riddle of a mysterious island floating in and out of time. To make matters even stranger, this island is populated by…canary-eating dinosaurs?!? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CATWOMAN #8 WRITTEN BY ED BRUBAKER; ART BY BRAD RADER AND RICK BURCHETT; COVER BY PAUL POPE In stores June 26. Catwoman and Slam Bradley turn the tables on the East End's crooked cops. Meanwhile, the aforementioned cops are closing in on Holly, even rousting her closest friends. We wouldn't want to be in their path! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HARLEY QUINN #21 WRITTEN BY KARL KESEL; ART BY BRANDON BADEAUX AND DAN DAVIS; COVER BY TERRY DODSON AND RACHEL DODSON In stores June 12. Harley's trapped in the ultimate prison by a demonic fellow whose name begins with the letter "E." She enlists the help of some familiar (if unexpected) faces in a massive attempt to regain her freedom! Harley's got a gaggle of unusual super-humans on her side, but it ain't easy to come back from…well, wherever — especially with a bounty hunter gunning for your head! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 NIGHTWING #70 WRITTEN BY CHUCK DIXON; ART BY WILLIAM ROSADO AND ROB STULL; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores June 12. Writer Chuck Dixon wraps up his run on NIGHTWING as Dick travels to a sleepy little desert town in Arizona. The town is Desert Palms, and it's home to dozens of members of the witness protection program. It's a small quiet town…until Hella arrives in search of the one, the only, "Lunchmeat" Deever. It's lots of guns and lots of mobsters, as all hell breaks loose…and only Nightwing can save the day. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ROBIN #103 WRITTEN BY JON LEWIS; ART BY DAVID HAHN AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY MICHAEL LOPEZ AND PEPOY In stores June 19. Robin discovers the secret of the woman claiming to be Nocturna, but he may be too late to save Spoiler. Flames are rushing through "Nocturna's" apartment, and in trying to rescue the femme fatale, Spoiler has fallen under her controlling spell! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE: SUPERMAN SUPERMAN #183 WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY ED MCGUINNESS AND CAM SMITH In stores June 5. The unthinkable happens: Clark Kent is fired from the Daily Planet! Plus, the secret deal between Lex Luthor and Lois Lane (from way back in SUPERMAN #151) is finally paid off, but at a heavy price. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #605 WRITTEN BY JOE CASEY; ART BY CARLOS MEGLIA; COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO AND JESÚS MERIŃO In stores June 12. The conclusion of the Super-Baby saga! Will Superman be forced to kill Ultraman as the Fortress of Solitude grows to tremendous proportions, threatening to overtake the entire planet? And what plans do Owlman and Superwoman have? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #127 WRITTEN BY MARK SCHULTZ; ART BY YVEL GUICHET AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores June 19. Part 2 of "The Pantheon." Charged with the power of a goddess, Lois Lane confronts Wonder Woman. Is this just a normal catfight, or is Lois looking for some release from her father's death? Meanwhile, Superman battles the group of minor gods, who have empowered his wife! It's Ragnarok in Metropolis! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 ACTION COMICS #792 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART BY PASCUAL FERRY AND MARK MORALES; COVER BY FERRY AND CAM SMITH In stores June 26. Someone close to Clark Kent is missing. What can Superman do? It's a different role for Superman, who has to play detective to get to the bottom of this mystery. FC, 32 PG. $2.25 SUPERGIRL #71 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY JAMAL IGLE AND JOSÉ MARZAN JR.; COVER BY LEONARD KIRK AND ROBIN RIGGS In stores June 19. While examining ancient ruins in Mexico, Supergirl, Mary Marvel and Buzz face off against the sorceress Tara — another ally of the Demon Mother who's plagued Supergirl in recent months. The encounter, unfortunately, winds up catapulting Supergirl back in time, and she quickly finds herself about to become a sacrifice during the reign of the Aztecs! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 DC UNIVERSE DEADMAN #7 WRITTEN BY STEVE VANCE; ART BY SHAWN MCMANUS; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 12. The children of the utopian land of Nanda Parbat were raised to believe in peace and love…and then their homeland was destroyed. And their parents, the mystical force that held their evil in check, were unleashed upon an unsuspecting world. Now a group of the evildoers wants to reclaim their innocent offspring, and only Deadman stands between them and the next generation of evil. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DOOM PATROL #9 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TAN ENG HUAT In stores June 5. Once upon a time, the man known as Cliff Steele lost his mind. Now, as Robotman, he's trying to figure out what happened to the rest of him in the years before he got it back. The answers will astound him…and just might cause him to lose his mind one final time. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC WRITTEN BY ROBERT KANIGHER; ART AND COVER BY JOE KUBERT Advance-solicited; in stores October 2. Enemy Ace — one of the first regular features in comics to showcase stories of war told from the viewpoint of the "enemy!" This hardcover starring Baron Hans Von Hammer, the greatest fighter pilot of World War I, reprints the Enemy Ace stories from OUR ARMY AT WAR #151-155, SHOWCASE #57 & 58 and STAR-SPANGLED WAR STORIES #138-142. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $49.95 THE FLASH #187 WRITTEN BY GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY SCOTT KOLINS AND DOUG HAZLEWOOD; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 26. "Crossfire," Part 4 of 5. How can the Flash free himself from the influence of the Thinker? How can he battle a villain whose very thoughts transform the world to his own terms? And is Cyborg sorry he ever came to Keystone, now that he's met the Flash's Rogues Gallery? FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN ARROW #15 WRITTEN BY KEVIN SMITH; ART BY PHIL HESTER AND ANDE PARKS; PAINTED COVER BY MATT WAGNER In stores June 26. Kevin Smith ends his run on GREEN ARROW with a bang! Truth be told, it's going to be a whole lotta' bangs. Smith never has ceased to amaze and surprise readers during his run on Green Arrow. He's taken Oliver Queen from Hell's gates to Heaven's fields in the "Quiver" storyline. He's shed new light on the underbelly of Star City and unfinished parts of Ollie's life. With this landmark fifteenth issue, Kevin Smith bids farewell to the hero he helped bring back from the dead. Note: This issue is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 GREEN LANTERN #151 WRITTEN BY JUDD WINICK; ART BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY JIM LEE In stores June 12. The future of all Green Lanterns begins here! In the aftermath of the "Hand of God" storyline, we find a Green Lantern with a new outlook on his duties, as well as new tricks up his sleeve. There's not going to be any rest for anyone, however, as an infectious madness without rhyme or reason grabs hold of New York City, starting with one of Earth's former Green Lanterns! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 GREEN LANTERN ARCHIVES VOL. 4 HC WRITTEN BY JOHN BROOME AND GARDNER FOX; ART BY GIL KANE, JOE GIELLA, FRANK GIACOIA, AND SID GREENE; COVER BY KANE In stores June 26. The continuing adventures of the Silver Age Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, are re-presented in this collection reprinting GREEN LANTERN Vol. 1 #22-29, and featuring a foreword by former DC editor Jack C. Harris. Volume Four finds the Emerald Gladiator doing battle with the Tattooed Man, Sonar, Star Sapphire, the Shark and other extraordinary foes. For more information, see the feature article. HC, 7X10, 216PG, FC $49.95 GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY/BLACKEST NIGHT WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; PAINTED ART AND COVER BY JOHN K. SNYDER III In stores June 19. A classic tale of the original Emerald Gladiator is told in this lavishly painted one-shot! When a planeload of mysterious foreigners carrying a secret weapon is forced to land in the wilds of Gotham City's Slaughter Swamp, radio announcer Alan Scott springs into action as Green Lantern! But the rescue attempt is thwarted by a malevolent brute Scott has never seen before: the murderous man-monster known only as Solomon Grundy. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 HAVEN: THE BROKEN CITY #7 WRITTEN BY ASHLEY-JAYNE NICOLAUS AND MATTHEW P. SCHUSTER; ART AND PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI In stores June 19. The ultra-powerful Ivas takes on the Havenite heroes of the Alliance! What is the connection between the villainous Ivas and the heroic Valadin? And how will the Alliance recover from the revelation that one of their own members is in the thrall of Anathema? FC, 32 PG. (7 OF 9) $2.50 HAWKMAN #4 WRITTEN BY JAMES ROBINSON AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY RAGS MORALES AND MICHAEL BAIR; PAINTED COVER BY ANDREW ROBINSON In stores June 5. What could be worse than being trapped in a savage warworld in a dimension created by the god of death? Try being chained and tortured as a slave in these "Battlelands!" The only hope for Hawkman's freedom is the aid of the Shadow Thief and Carter's own mastery of will. Yet, what good is freedom if it only leads into a bigger cage? Meanwhile, Hawkgirl learns a lesson from Tigress and her crossbow. Will she get the point? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 IMPULSE #87 WRITTEN BY TODD DEZAGO; ART BY CARLO BARBERI AND GREG ADAMS; COVER BY BARBERI AND WAYNE FAUCHER In stores June 12. Impulse is still the most powerful hero in the DC Universe, and, not letting an opportunity escape him, he's using that enormous power recklessly, transforming everything he surveys into his own warped adolescent perspective of life! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JLA #67 WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY; ART AND COVER BY DOUG MAHNKE AND TOM NGUYEN In stores June 26. Human sacrifice just doesn't sit well with Batman — or the rest of the JLA, for that matter! And when two mysterious ancient champions lay waste to a Florida amusement park, the World's Greatest Super-Heroes hit them hard! But the two brutal war-chiefs are much tougher than they seem, and as Green Lantern falls, it's a desperate struggle for the rest of the heroes to stay alive! This issue sets many story elements in motion, paving the way for this summer's bi-weekly JLA mega-event "The Obsidian Age." Keep watching the skies…and the seas! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 JLA: DESTINY #1 WRITTEN BY JOHN ARCUDI; ART AND COVER BY TOM MANDRAKE ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 5. In a world without Batman or Superman, the super-criminals have become less afraid, more confident, better organized, and more focused. A different kind of Justice League of America has formed with new heroes, but they are barely able to keep pace with the new villains and their endless campaign of terror. For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (1 OF 4) $5.95 JSA #37 WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY LEONARD KIRK, PETER SNEJBJERG AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY CHRISTIAN ALAMY In stores June 19. An extra-sized issue features the dramatic conclusion to the 5-part "Stealing Thunder!" Johnny Thunder has caught the wrong end of a Marvel-ous fury, and the world must cope with the repercussions of Ultra-Humanite's mad dream. The JSA learns the hard way that to stop the Ultra-Humanite, the ultimate price must be paid. Plus, an 8-page backup story starring the new Crimson Avenger, drawn by Peter Snejbjerg (STARMAN)! FC, 40 PG. $3.50 JSA: DARKNESS FALLS TP WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI, MICHAEL BAIR, BUZZ, MARCOS MARTIN, AND KEITH CHAMPAGNE; COVER BY SADOWSKI AND MARK FARMER In stores June 12. The JSA is called upon once again to save the planet from malevolent forces that threaten the very fiber of the universe! But this time it's personal, as the foe they are fighting is a darkness-consumed Obsidian — son of Alan Scott, Sentinel. If that weren't enough, they must also confront the return of the Injustice Society and face the time-shattering threat of Extant! This trade paperback reprints JSA #6-15. For more information, see the feature article. Note: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders have been cancelled. SC, 7X10, 232PG, FC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH JSA: JUSTICE BE DONE TP WRITTEN BY DAVID S. GOYER AND GEOFF JOHNS; ART BY STEPHEN SADOWSKI, SCOTT BENEFIEL, DEREC AUCOIN, MICHAEL BAIR, AND MARK PROPST; COVER BY SADOWSKI AND MARK FARMER In stores June 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JSA: DARKNESS FALLS, this trade paperback collects the first five issues of the hit JSA series plus the lead story from JSA SECRET FILES #1. A new era dawns for the original super-team as they battle the current-day Mordru, and bear witness to the rebirth of a JSA member. SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ************************ JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE CREATING THE DC UNIVERSE BOOK ONE TP WRITTEN BY STAN LEE WITH MICHAEL USLAN; ART BY JOE KUBERT, JIM LEE, JOHN BUSCEMA, DAVE GIBBONS, MICHAEL WM. KALUTA, GENE COLAN, KYLE BAKER, JOSÉ LUIS GARCIÁ-LOPEZ, ADAM HUGHES, SCOTT WILLIAMS, DICK GIORDANO, AND TOM PALMER; COVER BY STUART IMMONEN In stores June 26. Living legend Stan Lee joins with some of comics' greatest artists to create original characters based on the names of classic DC characters! This first of three volumes collecting Lee's one-of-a-kind one-shots reprints JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOE KUBERT CREATING BATMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JIM LEE CREATING WONDER WOMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH JOHN BUSCEMA CREATING SUPERMAN, JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH DAVE GIBBONS CREATING GREEN LANTERN, and five Profile Pages from JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE… SECRET FILES #1! Also included is a gallery of sketches and "behind-the-scenes" material. For more information, see the feature article. SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH WALTER SIMONSON CREATING SANDMAN WRITTEN BY STAN LEE (LEAD STORY) AND MICHAEL USLAN (BACKUP); ART BY WALTER SIMONSON (LEAD) AND RICHARD CORBEN (BACKUP); COVERS BY SIMONSON (FRONT) AND ADAM HUGHES (BACK) In stores June 12. The penultimate JUST IMAGINE… one-shot introduces an incredible new hero, courtesy of living legend Stan Lee and artist Walter Simonson (ORION, Thor)! When Earth is menaced by a "coma plague" dooming humanity to eternal sleep, only the newly chosen hero of the Dream Realm — the Sandman — can offer any hope. But will astronaut Larry Wilton be up to the challenge? Plus, an "On the Street" backup illustrated by Richard Corben (HELLBLAZER, Cage). For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. Look for a signed version in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 JUSTICE LEAGUE ADVENTURES #8 WRITTEN BY MIKE W. BARR; ART AND COVER BY MIN S. KU AND ROB LEIGH In stores June 5. When the League learns that there's a giant creature using the moon as a giant monster incubator, they do everything in their power to keep things stable. But as the gargantuan beast starts to hatch, the very Earth itself is threatened with certain doom! And when a stormy old foe uses the opportunity to create chaos, the Justice League finds themselves buffeted by the howling winds of fate! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LAB RATS #3 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY JOHN BYRNE; COVER BY BYRNE In stores June 5. One of the students has already been killed during a "vacation" to a fairy-tale-themed amusement park, but the troubles are just beginning for the Rats. The secrets behind this strange place — one teeming with bio-engineered threats not limited to living, breathing dragons — may cost even more lives as our heroes try to shut it down for good! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE LEGION #9 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT AND ANDY LANNING; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO; COVER BY OLIVIER COIPEL AND LANNING In stores June 26. Apparition is en route to Earth to reunite with long-lost husband Ultra Boy and introduce him to the baby son he's never met. Unfortunately, the spacecraft she's traveling in has gone on the fritz, she uncovers a mystery that means imminent trouble for the Legion and Earth, amd travel companion-turned- babysitter Timber Wolf finds bringing up this baby is more than he bargained for! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE POWER COMPANY #5 WRITTEN BY KURT BUSIEK; ART BY TOM GRUMMETT AND PRENTIS ROLLINS; COVER BY GRUMMETT AND MICHAEL BAIR In stores June 12. Manhunter faces a death sentence, as he's stalked through the rooftops and alleyways of Chinatown by assassins from his past. Skyrocket clashes with a classic Green Lantern foe with a score to settle against her. Meanwhile, the rest of the world's foremost professional super-hero firm takes care of business, as Josiah Power and Striker Z woo a potential new client, and Bork and Sapphire…go apartment hunting? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE SPECTRE #18 WRITTEN BY J.M. DEMATTEIS; ART BY NORM BREYFOGLE AND DENNIS JANKE; COVER BY RYAN SOOK In stores June 5. While Hal Jordan struggles with his new cosmic nanny, Materna Minx, his ghostly friend and mentor Abin Sur has crazy problems of his own. Namely, his ex-lover from planet Ungara is planning on having his reincarnated spirit as a baby. But while the Spectre tracks down the missing Abin Sur, Materna gives Helen a magical mystery tour...to the core of the sun itself! Plus, the return of a very, very dreadful villain...and the diabolical Monsieur Stigmonus! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 SUICIDE SQUAD #10 WRITTEN BY KEITH GIFFEN; ART BY PACO MEDINA, JOHN SEVERIN AND JOE SANCHEZ; COVER BY MARK TEXIERA In stores June 12. Get ready to go back in time, with a flashback sequence illustrated by the legendary John Severin! Rock recounts his brush with time travel as the mystery of Rock's and Bulldozer's aging (or lack thereof) begins to unravel. Guest-stars include folks that you'd never think you'd see again! Rick Flagg and Rip Hunter make easy company in a war that time forgot. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH SUPER FRIENDS! TP WRITTEN BY E. NELSON BRIDWELL, ALEX TOTH AND KURT SCHAFFENBERGER; ART BY RAMONA FRADON, ALEX TOTH, RIC ESTRADA, BOB SMITH, JOE ORLANDO, VINCE COLLETTA; COVER BY ALEX ROSS In stores June 26. Superman! Batman! Wonder Woman! Aquaman! The Wonder Twins! Wendy! Marvin! Wonder Dog! They are the Super Friends, and the comic-book version of the classic cartoon show is spotlighted in this trade paperback — featuring a painted cover by Alex Ross, reprinting SUPER FRIENDS #1, 6-9, 14, 21, 27, and LIMITED COLLECTOR'S EDITION #C-41. (STAR13408D) SC, 7X10, 176PG, FC $14.95 ************************ THE TITANS #42 WRITTEN BY TOM PEYER; ART BY BARRY KITSON AND RICH FABER; COVER BY JOSÉ LUIS GARCÍA-LÓPEZ In stores June 26. New regular writer Tom Peyer (THE AUTHORITY) joins the book just in time to take the Titans on a journey to another dimension! It's a dimension where chemicals control the lives of a planet's populace, and the help of the Titans is desperately needed to wean them from a decades-long addiction. It's a very different type of Titans story — and the beginning of a new direction for the group. FC, 32 PG. $2.50 WONDER WOMAN #182 WRITTEN BY PHIL JIMENEZ; ART BY ROY ALLAN MARTINEZ, JIMENEZ AND ANDY LANNING; COVER BY JIMENEZ AND JOSÉ VILLARRUBIA In stores June 26. Wonder Woman and Trevor Barnes, along with the armies of Skartaris, storm the city of Shamballa to free this lost world from the tyranny of Villainy, Inc.! Meanwhile, will Wonder Girl finally confront her father? Plus, the continuing back-up adventures of Troia and Fury, illustrated by Phil Jimenez! FC, 32 PG. $2.25 WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKETEIA HC WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY J.G. JONES AND WADE VON GRAWBADGER; PAINTED COVER BY JONES In stores June 19. Wonder Woman faces off against her JLA-companion Batman in this thrilling hardcover by Greg Rucka, J.G. Jones & Wade Von Grawbadger! An ancient, long-forgotten ritual bonds Diana to a young lady from Gotham City with a deeply troubled past. Worse yet, Wonder Woman is trapped into the role of her teacher and protector, and soon discovers that she also must stand between her student and the earthly justice that the Dark Knight so rightly seeks. For more information, see the feature article. Note: A softcover edition will not be offered with an in-store date earlier than December, 2002. Look for signed and Re-Marked versions in the Dynamic Forces section of Previews. HC, 7X10, 96PG, FC $24.95 YOUNG JUSTICE #46 WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART AND COVER BY TODD NAUCK AND LARY STUCKER; In stores June 5. It's election day at Young Justice Headquarters! And the new leader of the team has been decided by YOUNG JUSTICE readers! Will it be Robin, Wonder Girl, Superboy, the Ray, or someone else entirely? And will this leader cause the team to lose its sanity? FC, 32 PG. $2.50 DC: BEYOND THE UNIVERSE STAR OF THE MONTH CITY PEOPLE NOTEBOOK SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY WILL EISNER In stores June 19. In this reoffered graphic album, legendary writer/artist Will Eisner examines three facets of city living: time, space and smell. Eisner brings to his task a lifetime of memories, encounters and experiences, and shares it with consummate skill. (STAR11676D) SC, 8X11, 88PG $9.95 ************************ DEXTER'S LABORATORY #30 WRITTEN BY ROBBIE BUSCH; ART BY STEPHEN DESTEFANO; COVER BY BILL WRAY In stores June 26. Featuring the amazing art of Stephen DeStefano (BIZARRO COMICS)! When Dee-Dee ties a priiitty ribbon to Dexter's weather balloon, he mistakenly thinks a Great Flood is about to take place — and sets out to save all the animals of the world in "Dexter's Ark!" FC, 32 PG. $1.99 LOONEY TUNES #91 WRITTEN BY SHOLLY FISCH, EARL KRESS, CRAIG BOLDMAN, AND JAMES DENNING; ART BY WALTER CARZON, HORACIO OTTOLINI, LEO BATIC, DAVID ALVAREZ, NEAL STERNECKY, JOHN BEATTY, AND MIKE DECARLO; COVER BY CARZON AND RUBEN TORREIRO In stores June 5. Bugs plays fairy godmother to Elmer, Porky has a pest problem, and Coyote tries to catch Roadrunner by promising him movie stardom. The results are, of course, a non-stop horror flick for Wile E.! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 THE POWERPUFF GIRLS #28 WRITTEN BY IAN BOOTHBY, JENNIFER MOORE, SEAN CAROLAN; ART AND COVER BY PHIL MOY In stores June 19. It's a day in the life of the Girls' nemesis, Princess, as they repeatedly foil her attempts to be the boss of everything! Plus, a researcher who wants to study the habits of the North American Super-Hero makes crimefighting impossible for the Girls! FC, 32 PG. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO #61 WRITTEN JOHN ROZUM AND FRANK STROM; ART BY JOE STATON, HORACIO OTTOLINI AND VINCENT DEPORTER; COVER BY SCOTT NEELY AND DAVE HUNT In stores June 12. "The Dragon's Eye" continues! This issue comes out just in time for the Scooby-Doo movie, scheduled to open on June 14th! Racing around the world to gather all the fragments of a legendary jewel called the Dragon's Eye, Scooby and the gang face a folkloric monster in Rome. Plus, find out why a blind date with Freddy is always guaranteed to go monstrously wrong! FC, 32 pg. $1.99 SCOOBY-DOO SUPER SCAREFEST #1 WRITTEN BY DAN ABNETT, RURIK TYLER, CHUCK KIM, AND TERRANCE GRIEP; ART BY JOE STATON, DAVE HUNT, VINCENT DEPORTER, AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY SCOTT NEELY AND DAVE HUNT In stores June 26. It's that time of the year when we'll all yell for our "Mummies" as Scooby and the Gang face show business' creepiest Mummy in "It's a Wrap." And all of the wrestle-maniacs will love "Phantom of the Wrestling Ring!" as Shaggy and Scooby bulk up for some bone-crushing action. That's right, this year's Scooby Special is back with some of the best tales ever reprinted from the monthly comic, including "Dog Gone Ghost," "Ghost in the Machina" and "The Phantom of the Mosh Pit!" FC, 64 PG. $3.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SCOOBY-DOO SPOOKY SUMMER SPECIAL #1 WRITTEN BY RURIK TYLER, JOHN ROZUM AND JOE EDKIN; ART BY JOE STATON AND ANDREW PEPOY; COVER BY STATON In stores June 26. They're heeeere…for a reoffering of SCOOBY-DOO's greatest hits reprinting classic Scooby tales! Relive the classic 3-part tale "One Night in Roswell," where the Mystery Inc. gang has a close encounter of the scared kind. Plus, in "The Curse of Wrangler Field," see why they say baseball has gone to the…hogs?! And find the shaggiest Shaggy ever in "Three Shears for Shaggy!" Retailers please note: Quantities are limited. Orders may be allocated. FC, 64 PG. $3.95 WILDSTORM BLACK SUN #1 WRITTEN BY MARC ANDREYKO; ART AND COVER BY TREVOR SCOTT In stores June 19. A new miniseries, featuring a character first introduced in THE ESTABLISHMENT, begins! While investigating a bizarre waterfront crime, hotshot police detective Maggie Sun discovers a centuries-old hellish plot that's about to be unleashed by the Demon Lord Azuras. With the help of a mystical black zhenzhu (pearl), Maggie alone has the power to battle Azuras and his demon minions. But does the answer to defeating Azuras lie in her own family's dark past? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 6) $2.95 THE ESTABLISHMENT #10 WRITTEN BY IAN EDGINTON; ART AND COVER BY CHARLIE ADLARD In stores June 19. The Establishment manages to drive the demon-god embryos back into Deadspace, but not without the loss of yet another team member. While their numbers dwindle, ex-gangster Charlie Arrows finds himself recruited into the enigmatic Dr. Orwell's own line-up of the weird and wonderful. Their first task: a jailbreak to spring Lorenzo, the near-human former husband of Jenny Sparks! FC, 32 PG. $2.50 EVERQUEST: TRANSFORMATION WRITTEN BY DEVIN GRAYSON; ART AND COVER BY PHILIP S. TAN AND GARY MAYORALGO; COVER BY WHILCE PORTACIO AND RICHARD FRIEND In stores June 26. A brand-new story based on Sony Online Entertainment's award-winning EverQuest — the most successful online fantasy role-playing game ever! It's a perilous adventure in which a Dark Elf warrior and an unusual band of misfits must find a lost piece of mystical armor. Can this motley crew survive the dangers of Norrath to claim its prize? Or will they succumb to death's cold embrace? For more information, see the feature article. Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH EVERQUEST: THE RUINS OF KUNARK WRITTEN BY JIM LEE AND BRAD MCQUAID; ART BY LEE AND DAN NORTON; COVER BY LEE In stores June 26. Reoffered to coincide with the release of EVERQUEST: TRANSFORMATION. Journey to the land of Kunark alongside High Elven Princess Firiona Vie, as she and her comrades-in-arms must stop an unholy alliance. The great Elven Armies stand ready to defend the realm. But will they be enough to vanquish the rising darkness that threatens all of Norrath? Prestige Format. (STAR14860D) FC, 48 PG. $5.95 ************************ HIGH ROADS #3 WRITTEN BY SCOTT LOBDELL; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 5. After Sloan explains how she came by the location of Hitler's most prized hidden treasure, she reluctantly joins forces with U.S. Army soldier Nic Highroad — and the undersized British actor with the outsized ego, Sir Arthur Bombridge — on a train bound for the German border. It's official: These three erstwhile allies are going to take advantage of the dying days of World War II to steal "Morpheus' Necklace" out from under the little mustache of the world's most hated man! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 6) $2.95 OUT THERE #12 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AUGUSTYN; ART AND COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS AND SANDRA HOPE CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS. In stores June 26. The conclusion to the 6-part "The Road to El Dorado" comes in the most unexpected way! Issue #12 brings the teens and their mentors into direct conflict with Draedalus and his evil minions. Join us as we unveil the shocking fate of El Dorado City, as the teens have a potentially deadly reunion with…their families? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 RESIDENT EVIL: CODENAME VERONICA VOL. 1 TP WRITTEN BY LEE CHUNG HING; TRANSLATED BY TED ADAMS AND KRIS OPRISKO; ART AND COVER BY HUI KING SUM In stores June 12. The Hong Kong Resident Evil comics are translated for the first time into English! After barely surviving her experience in Raccoon City, Claire Redfield searches for clues that will help her learn the whereabouts of her missing brother, Chris. To her horror, she discovers the evil Umbrella Corporation has headquarters outside of Raccoon City. Flesh-eating zombies, monstrous beasts and strange mutations are spreading around the globe. While she searches for her brother, Claire begins to uncover the details behind the bio-tech conspiracy. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 144PG, FC $14.95 ROBO DOJO #5 WRITTEN BY MARV WOLFMAN, J. TORRES AND CONOR LIBBY; ART BY GREG LANE, DARIO BRIZUELA AND VINCE RUSSELL; COVER BY MICHAEL GOLDEN In stores June 12. Robojin revolt! Can Team Alpha reclaim Robo Dojo from the Techno Council's army of killer robojin? If technology is the best weapon, they may just have a chance! And has the team found the real traitor, or does one of their own stand wrongly accused? Plus, a brand new NANOBOTZ adventure! FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.95 AMERICA'S BEST COMICS GREYSHIRT: INDIGO SUNSET #6 WRITTEN BY RICK VEITCH; ART BY VEITCH AND FRANK CHO; COVER BY VEITCH In stores June 5. This issue: Greyshirt escapes a moldy grave! When captured by Black Jack Hawkins — Scourge of Crater Bay — Greyshirt must flee for his life before the denizens of Old Moldy get him. Will the buccaneers be as lucky? Stay tuned for the final revelation in the Franky and Johnny saga...and the role the Lure has played in Indigo history. You won't want to miss the wrap-up in the Sunset, featuring guest-art by Frank Cho (Liberty Meadows)! No Ads. FC, 32 PG. (6 OF 6) $3.50 PROMETHEA #21 WRITTEN BY ALAN MOORE; ART AND COVER BY J.H. WILLIAMS III AND MICK GRAY In stores June 26. Promethea and Barbara reach the highest female level on the Tree of Life, a black sphere called Binah. Here Sophie learns something important about her nature, and the nature of Promethea. Meanwhile, back on Earth, an old favorite makes an unexpected return! FC, 32 PG. $2.95 VERTIGO 100% #1 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores June 12. Writer/artist Paul Pope returns to VERTIGO with a new 5-issue miniseries. 100% follows the romantic exploits of three couples in neo- Manhattan. Ensconced in the underbelly of futuristic boxing, hardcore performance art and underworld crime, the passionate 20-something characters experience sex, love and entertainment — and their unsettling repercussions — at 100% impact. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS B&W, 48 PG. (1 OF 5) $5.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HEAVY LIQUID TP WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY PAUL POPE; COVER BY POPE In stores June 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of 100% #1, Paul Pope's hypnotically compelling, Eisner-nominated miniseries — with art that features eclectic designs and striking 2-color separations — is collected in this stylish trade paperback. Set in an unforgettable sci-fi Manhattan, this post-modern mystery centers on "S," a man addicted to "heavy liquid," a substance that is both a drug and an artform. (STAR12858D) MATURE READERS SC, 240PG, PC $29.95 ************************ 100 BULLETS #37 WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 26. "On Accidental Purpose" begins a string of six standalone stories, each one focusing on one of the major faces of 100 BULLETS through the eyes of Mr. Shepherd. What is Sheperd's relationship with Agent Graves? Is he friend, foe — or possibly both? This issue zeroes in on Dizzy Cordova and the impact Agent Graves has had on her life. The question remains: Is Dizzy a minor pawn or a major player? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 100 BULLETS: A FOREGONE TOMORROW TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO, FRANK MILLER, JIM LEE, DAVE GIBBONS, J.G. JONES, PAUL POPE, TIM BRADSTREET, LEE BERMEJO, JOE JUSKO, JORDI BERNET, AND MARK CHIARELLO; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON In stores June 19. The fourth collection of the critically-acclaimed VERTIGO series by Brian Azzarello and Eduardo Risso is here. The story of Agent Graves, Mr. Shepherd, and the mysterious Minutemen continues in this volume reprinting 100 BULLETS #20-30. More light is shed on the history of the Minutemen and the organization that created them, what is planned for their future, and the conflict between Graves and the Trust that lies at the heart of everything. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 264PG, FC $17.95 STAR OF THE MONTH 100 BULLETS: HANG UP ON THE HANG LOW TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON AND RISSO In stores June 19. Reoffered to coincide with the release of 100 BULLETS: A FOREGONE TOMORROW, the shadowy and dangerous world of 100 BULLETS pulls another life into its web of intrigue in this third trade paperback collection, reprinting issues #15-19 of this modern noir classic. Back to the gritty streets of the inner city, the mysterious Agent Graves hands a young man called Loop one of his "special" briefcases, and things only get worse from there. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 128PG, FC $9.95 ************************ AMERICAN CENTURY #16 WRITTEN BY HOWARD CHAYKIN AND DAVID TISCHMAN; ART BY LUKE ROSS AND JOHN STOKES; PAINTED COVER BY GLEN ORBIK In stores June 19. "An American in Paris," Part 3 of 3. The merde hits the fan, as Harry Kraft double-crosses his new friends, and copies of the stolen paintings explode onto the Paris art scene. Buddy has a fall from grace, Mendes gets a pain in the butt, and Angelique shows her true colors. For Harry, things will never be the Seine. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 CODENAME: KNOCKOUT #14 WRITTEN BY ROBERT RODI; ART BY AMANDA CONNER AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; VARIANT COVERS BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL AND SANDRA HOPE; JIM LEE AND HOPE In stores June 26. She's a sexy secret agent with ties to two opposing agencies; her partner's a fast-talking gay whiz kid. Angela Devlin and Go-Go Fiasco, right? Wrong! We're talking Britain's top espionage team, Divinita Beastly and Ravish Kinkimanboi. Will they become our heroes' allies…or their replacements? Find out in this standalone issue! For more information, see the feature article. This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be comprised of covers by Jim Lee and Sandra Hope (50%) and J. Scott Campbell (50%). MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE CRUSADES #16 WRITTEN BY STEVEN T. SEAGLE; ART BY KELLEY JONES AND RON RANDALL; PAINTED COVER BY ARON WIESENFELD In stores June 5. Engulfed in flames, Venus valiantly fights her way out of the church and brings Father Trinidad to safety. As the bloody "Ash Wednesday" killings continue, Detective Petronas is on the case, but it's Venus who's just two steps behind this ghastly, moral crusader. And as she nurses the still-mysterious Knight back to health, a burgeoning passion develops. Meanwhile, ex-boyfriend shock-jock Anton's Hollywood dreams are about to go bust. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 FABLES #2 WRITTEN BY BILL WILLINGHAM; ART BY LAN MEDINA AND STEVE LEIALOHA; PAINTED COVER BY JAMES JEAN In stores June 12. VERTIGO's newest ongoing series continues. Bigby Wolf, Fabletown's one-man police force, interrogates some shady suspects for Rose Red's probable murder — including Bluebeard, a known ladykiller…literally. Snow White reveals the salacious act that destroyed not only her marriage but her relationship with her sister. And penniless philanderer Prince Charming decides to sell his royal title over the internet. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 THE FILTH #1 WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON AND GARY ERSKINE; COVER BY CARLOS SEGURA In stores June 5. Grant Morrison's new, top-secret series for VERTIGO is here. Get ready for the heady brew of psychedelia that you've come to crave from the fan-favorite writer of New X-Men. Prosthetically-outfitted dolphins in scuba gear, a hard-smoking chimpanzee who dresses like a guard at the Kremlin and some cryptic pronouncements that something sneaky is going on right under our very noses is just the beginning of the world-class weirdness to come. For more information (but not much more), see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 13) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE INVISIBLES: KISSING MISTER QUIMPER TP WRITTEN BY GRANT MORRISON; ART BY CHRIS WESTON, IVAN REIS AND VARIOUS; COVER BY BRIAN BOLLAND In stores June 5. Reoffered to coincide with THE FILTH #1, this VERTIGO trade paperback collects THE INVISIBLES Vol. 2 #14-22. Featuring stories by THE FILTH creative team of Grant Morrison and Chris Weston, KISSING MISTER QUIMPER offers a most tantalizing peek into the secret conspiracies that rule the world. MATURE READERS SC, 7X10, 224PG, FC $19.95 ************************ HELLBLAZER #175 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY STEVE DILLON; PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET In stores June 26. New writer Mike Carey (LUCIFER) opens his run with a 2-part tale guest-illustrated by Steve Dillon (PREACHER). After his epic journey through the American heartland, John Constantine is coming home to England. Believed to be dead, Constantine needs to set the record straight with the last surviving members of his family. But there's a killer on the loose… For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 HUNTER: THE AGE OF MAGIC #12 WRITTEN BY DYLAN HORROCKS; ART BY RICHARD CASE AND STEVE BIRD; PAINTED COVER BY JON FOSTER In stores June 12. Nick has to be out of town for a day, so Tim has offered to mind the bookshop, expecting a quiet, relaxing day. After all, how hard can running a shop be? With an information elemental stalking the stacks, the answer is: very hard. Plus, the return of an old, but favored, character. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 JONNY DOUBLE TP WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY EDUARDO RISSO; PAINTED COVER BY MARK CHIARELLO In stores June 5. Collecting the noir VERTIGO miniseries by the team behind the critically-acclaimed 100 BULLETS. Jonny Double is a down-on-his-luck San Francisco P.I. who knows he's way past his prime. Desperate for rent money, he agrees to keep tabs on a rich man's wayward 20-something daughter, Faith. But Faith has other plans, and draws Jonny and others into a tangled scheme that quickly goes sour. Now their gang is hunted by unknown killers and threatened by betrayal from within. For more information, see the feature article. MATURE READERS FC, 104 PG. TRADE PAPERBACK $12.95 LUCIFER #27 WRITTEN BY MIKE CAREY; ART BY PETER GROSS AND RYAN KELLY; PAINTED COVER BY CHRISTOPHER MOELLER In stores June 19. The conclusion of the 3-part "Purgatorio," featuring Death of the Endless. The powers that would rule Lucifer's cosmos come together in a final apocalyptic battle, in which old debts will be repaid and ancient grudges settled. But it may be that the fate of the world, and of the Morningstar, will be determined in a more subtle and dangerous conflict when a familiar adversary decides to turn the tables…on herself. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 MIDNIGHT, MASS #3 WRITTEN BY JOHN ROZUM; ART BY JESUS SAÍS AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; PAINTED COVER BY TOMER HANUKA In stores June 19. VERTIGO's new horror, fantasy, romance, mystery miniseries continues. Alone in the middle of a deserted farm no one can hear you scream. Even if they did, they couldn't help you against this. Julia and Adam Kadmon's most dangerous adventure draws to a close. But will they live through it? MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 8) $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH THE SANDMAN #1 (MILLENNIUM EDITION) WRITTEN BY NEIL GAIMAN; ART BY SAM KIETH AND MIKE DRINGENBERG; PAINTED COVER BY DAVE MCKEAN In stores June 12. Reoffered to coincide with the release of JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH WALTER SIMONSON CREATING SANDMAN, this special Millennium Edition reprints the classic first issue of THE SANDMAN (January, 1989) by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth & Mike Dringenberg. (STAR10410D) MATURE READERS FC, 48 PG $2.95 ************************ S.C.I.-SPY #5 WRITTEN BY DOUG MOENCH; ART BY PAUL GULACY AND JIMMY PALMIOTTI; COVER BY GULACY In stores June 5. The action heats up as Sebastian Starchild and Isis Nile return to Earth only to find a ruined planet and the aliens who inhabit it ready to invade their homeworld, the Arcturus System. To make matters worse, they're forced to team up with their enemy Shadow Black to stop the invasion. MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. (5 OF 6) $2.50 TRANSMETROPOLITAN #57 WRITTEN BY WARREN ELLIS; ART BY DARICK ROBERTSON AND RODNEY RAMOS; COVER BY GENE HA In stores June 12. Police and troops are committing atrocities on direct order from a White House under siege. The City looks to be on course for a riot, and the only person who could possibly stop it all is the President — or, at least, the removal of the President. And who could drag him into the light? Spider Jerusalem could, but he's hunted in his own City, suffering continual mental damage, and rapidly being cut away from anything he can use to bring down the Smiler... MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.50 PARADOX PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH STUCK RUBBER BABY SC WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY HOWARD CRUSE In stores June 5. One of the most important graphic novels to come out in the last decade, STUCK RUBBER BABY is reoffered to allow new readers a chance to experience this deeply personal and passionate work by legendary cartoonist Howard Cruse. Winner of the Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album, and was named "Critics Choice" at the Alph-Art Awards Ceremony at Angoulęme. MATURE READERS SC, 6X9, 224PG, B&W $14.95 MAD MAD MAGAZINE #419 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 5. As we look back on our lives, we remember the good times and the bad, life's little setbacks and occasional victories. But all that looking back can blind you to the glories that just might be (unlikely as it seems) around the next corner. We suggest you live in the present. And to make the present more palatable, we recommend our newest laugh-jammed issue. MAGAZINE, 48PG, PC $3.50 MAD XL #16 WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY THE USUAL GANG OF IDIOTS In stores June 12. More Best of the Web, MAD Marginals XL, a Readers' Choice poll winner, a MAD Moldy Oldie, and a special creator of the month highlight this summer fun issue! MAGAZINE, 48PG, B&W $4.99 DC DIRECT Retailers, please note: Unless otherwise specified, the following items are manufactured to order, so only limited quantities may be available for reorder. Final products may differ from images shown. These items are advance-solicited. Orders must be placed with those for June-released product, solicited in this month's issue of Previews. STAR OF THE MONTH SINESTRO ACTION FIGURE In stores June 26. Reoffered to coincide with the GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO POWER RING PROP. With an evil grin and his yellow Power Ring from the Weaponers of Qward, Sinestro turned against the Guardians of the Universe and more than once almost succeeded in destroying the Green Lantern Corps. Sinestro stands approximately 6.375" tall and features multiple points of articulation. Also included is a one-size-fits-all replica of his yellow Power Ring. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. Note: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. ACTION FIGURE PI ************************ BATMOBILE REPLICA: 1950S EDITION Advance-solicited; in stores September 4. Buckle yourself in and get ready to hit the road with this 1950s-style replica of the Batmobile — the first in a series of vehicle props! This finely crafted cold-cast porcelain, hand-painted replica brings to life one of the most famous vehicles in comics, the sleek Batmobile — as driven by Batman and Robin in the '50s. The Batmobile measures approximately 11" long x 3 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" wide, on a base measuring 9" deep x 12 1/2" long x 2" high, and is set on an art-deco-themed base. The Batmobile features light-up headlights, taillights and the eyes of the Bat-emblem on the front of the vehicle, and is removable from its base, but does not have rolling wheels. The light-up feature works only when the vehicle is on the base, using an "on/off" switch and 30- second timer. Also included is a 3 1/2" x 5" Batmobile "title" document and a 16" x 22" blueprint of the Batmobile. Packaged with batteries in a 4-color box. REPLICA $195.00 CLASSIC JOKER MINI-BUST SCULPTED BY TIM BRUCKNER Advance-solicited; in stores September 11. What're you laughing at? The maniacal Clown Prince of Crime from the Golden Age of Comics is the next entry in DC Direct's continuing series of Mini-Busts starring the heroes and villains of the DC Universe. Now the Joker, Batman's deadliest nemesis, stands poised to take some of the air out of the Dark Knight in the CLASSIC JOKER MINI-BUST. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue stands approximately 5 1/2" tall. Packaged in a 4-color box. MINI-BUST $45.00 COMET THE SUPER-HORSE SOFT TOY Advance-solicited; in stores October 16. Comet the Super-Horse, friend and ally of the Silver Age Supergirl, comes to plush life as a soft toy. This heroic white steed, magically endowed with super powers, joins the soft toy ranks of the other super-pets, including Krypto the Super-Dog, Streaky the Super-Cat, Ace the Bat- Hound, and Beppo the Super-Monkey. Comet stands approximately 7" long and 7" tall and features a harness, "S"-shield chest emblem and cape. His facial features, horse shoes and the 1" comet-shaped birthmark on the center of his back are embroidered. Packaged in a 4-color window box. SOFT TOY $14.95 ENEMY ACE DELUXE ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 2. Baron Hans Von Hammer, perhaps the greatest pilot of the First World War...a hero of Germany who, to the Allied forces, was the most dreaded Enemy Ace. Aboard his crimson Fokker DR-1 Triplane with its twin Spandau machine guns, he ruled the "killer skies" of war. The Enemy Ace Action Figure stands approximately 6 1/4" tall without his helmet and comes packaged with Black Wolf, his companion from the woods around his ancestral home. The great Black Wolf is 2" tall and 4" long. This deluxe set also includes a 3" long replica of his Fokker DR-1. Packaged in a 4-color window box, this figure is scheduled to be released at the same time as the ENEMY ACE ARCHIVES VOL. 1 HC, offered elsewhere in the DC section of Previews. DELUXE ACTION FIGURE PI GREEN LANTERN KYLE RAYNER POWER RING PROP SCULPTED BY SAM GREENWELL Advance-solicited; in stores October 2. The series of GREEN LANTERN POWER RING PROPS concludes with the current Green Lantern, Kyle Rayner. Entrusted with the only surviving Power Ring from the once mighty Green Lantern Corps, Kyle Rayner never thought of himself as a super-hero. But the young cartoonist has grown into his role, his accomplishments threatening to eclipse those of any of his predecessors! Kyle Rayner's ring is faithfully recreated in green- coated metal, set in a base against a fully sculpted, cold-cast porcelain bust of the hero himself, standing approximately 5" tall on a 3 1/2" diameter base. The ring is removable from the base but is not intended to be worn. Packaged in a 4-color box. PROP $89.95 JLA FIRST APPEARANCE (THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #28) GIFT SET Advance-solicited; in stores October 2. THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD #28 introduced the world to the Justice League of America, currently seen in DC's top- selling JLA series and the hit Justice League cartoon on TV. Now, in celebration of the continued popularity of the World's Greatest Super-Heroes, comes this fabulous Gift Set, featuring action figures of the classic Silver Age versions of the JLA founding members: Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Martian Manhunter, and Aquaman. Each of these figures was previously released either singly or in a Deluxe Figure Set and some are repainted to reflect the time period of THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #28 cover. The set includes a base for each figure and a special full-size 32-page comic book reprint of THE BRAVE & THE BOLD #28. Packaged in a 4-color window box. Retailers please note: These figures were previously released to the comic-book specialty market either as singles or part of a Deluxe Figure Set. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic book specialty market. GIFT SET PI JUSTICE LEAGUE ANIMATED: HAWKGIRL MAQUETTE SCULPTED BY KAREN PALINKO Advance-solicited; in stores September 18. The mighty Hawkgirl takes flight as the next in line of DC Direct's cold-cast porcelain maquettes featuring the members of the Justice League as they appear in the exciting new WB Animation series on Cartoon Network. Standing approximately 8 1/2" tall x 3 3/4" wide, Hawkgirl joins the other members of the League as maquettes: Superman, Wonder Woman, Martian Manhunter, and Green Lantern John Stewart! Maquettes are statues based on models designed for the series and are usually produced for the artists and animators as the definitive models on which to base their drawings and products. Now these special maquettes are being made available to fans! Collect them all! Packaged in a 4-color box. MAQUETTE $89.95 SMALLVILLE: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 2. From the hit series on The WB come the stars of Smallville — now beautifully-sculpted action figures from DC Direct! Clark Kent (played by actor Tom Welling on the show), stands approximately 6 3/8" tall, has 7 points of articulation and thermal chromatic hands that change color. Clark comes with a removable backpack, a 1 1/4" block of Kryptonite and a collectible trading card from Inkworks featuring a photo of the character. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: The SMALLVILLE: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE is intended for individual sale to consumers, but is packaged together with the SMALLVILLE: LANA LANG ACTION FIGURE and the SMALLVILLE: LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE in an assortment. Consult your retailer order form for packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. ACTION FIGURE PI SMALLVILLE: LANA LANG ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 2. Clark's secret love, Lana Lang (played by actress Kristin Kreuk), is now an action figure from DC Direct! Standing approximately 5 3/4" tall with 11 points of articulation, Lana comes with two synthetic pompoms that the figure can hold, a synthetic jewel Kryptonite replica of her necklace on a 18" chain that fans can wear, and a collectible trading card from Inkworks featuring a photo of the character. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: The SMALLVILLE: LANA LANG ACTION FIGURE is intended for individual sale to consumers, but is packaged together with the SMALLVILLE: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE and the SMALLVILLE: LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE in an assortment. Consult your retailer order form for packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. ACTION FIGURE PI SMALLVILLE: LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE Advance-solicited; in stores October 2. Lex Luthor (played by actor Michael Rosenbaum), is the charismatic character from Smallville who's up to no good. Now an action figure from DC Direct, Lex stands approximately 6 1/8" tall with 7 points of articulation, and comes with a hinged laptop computer emblazoned with the LuthorCorp logo, a LuthorCorp annual report, and a collectible trading card from Inkworks featuring a photo of the character. Packaged in a 4-color blister pack. For more information, see the feature article. Retailers please note: The SMALLVILLE: LEX LUTHOR ACTION FIGURE is intended for individual sale to consumers, but is packaged together with the SMALLVILLE: CLARK KENT ACTION FIGURE and the SMALLVILLE: LANA LANG ACTION FIGURE in an assortment. Consult your retailer order form for packaging details. This product is being offered simultaneously beyond the comic-book specialty market. ACTION FIGURE PI WONDER WOMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SET Advance-solicited; in stores October 30. New for 2002, Wonder Woman joins fellow JLA members Superman and Batman with her own holiday decorations, featuring two breathtaking resin ornaments. The first, as beautiful and graceful as an angel, is the Amazon Princess herself (measuring approximately 4 1/4" long) — a warrior for peace and a reminder of the true spirit of the holiday season. The other is Wonder Woman's famous double-W insignia (measuring approximately 1" high x 2 3/4" long). Packaged in a 4-color window box. ORNAMENTS SET (x2) $24.95 BATMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SET Advance-solicited; in stores October 30. Leaping into the Christmas season, the Dark Knight returns with a holiday ornaments boxed set, re-packaged and updated for 2002! This set features two stunning resin ornaments, the first a powerful portrayal of the Caped Crusader (measuring approximately 3 1/2" long) and the other the universally recognized black-and-yellow Bat-symbol (measuring approximately 2 5/8" wide). For the night before Christmas, at least, you'll know just where to find Batman. Packaged in a 4-color window box. ORNAMENTS SET (x2) $24.95 SUPERMAN ORNAMENTS BOXED SET Advance-solicited; in stores October 30. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as DC Direct re-packages its first Superman holiday ornament set for 2002! This updated and re-released version of last year's handsome resin ornament set contains two distinctive pieces — one featuring the figure of Superman in flight (measuring approximately 3 1/2" long) and the other the iconic "S"-shield logo in its traditional red-and-yellow colors (measuring approximately 2 5/8" wide). And in this case, the "S" doesn't stand for Santa! Packaged in a 4-color window box. ORNAMENTS SET (x2) $24.95 [GRAPHICS: Use header labeled DC DIRECT SNEAK PEEK] SUPERMAN #14 STATUE SCULPTED BY JAMES SHOOP; BASED ON ART BY FRED RAY Pre-solicited; in stores October 9. As inspirational a nod to patriotism now as it was in 1942 on the eve of World War II, the well known cover to SUPERMAN #14 (January-February, 1942) still holds the power to stir hearts around the world. Now DC Direct brings this inspirational image of the Man of Steel to life as the SUPERMAN #14 STATUE. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue stands approximately 8 3/4" tall (including base), 7" at the widest point and 5" deep. Packaged in a 4-color box. Retailers, please note: The SUPERMAN #14 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 July-released product, solicited in next month's issue of Previews. STATUE $149.95 IMAGE COMICS THE 10TH MUSE #12 (W) Darren G. Davis (A) Roger Cruz (C) Roger Cruz In stores the week of June 26th. The Concept: A lone hero sets forth to seek out justice. Emma Sonnett is the title character in this saga, who is a district attorney by day and the Muse by night. Greek Mythology set in modern day world. This Issue: Tragedy hits the Muse.... Trident needs the aid of the 10th Muse to find out who is behind the attempts on his life. Trix and Strings from the "Dollz" make an appearance as bounty hunters who are after Trident... but the question is who hired them? The new superhero group "The Odyssey" guest stars as well. EXTRA: Part 3 of the Orion the Hunter solo story. His hunt for Medusa is at a dead end. Written by Scott Davis and penciled by Eddie Barrows. Recommended for readers and fans of JLA, Avengers, Elektra, Witchblade, and Tomb Raider. FC, 32pg $2.95 ARIA: "A SUMMER SPELL" PART 2 (W) Brian Holguin (A)Lan Medina In stores the week of June 19th. The Concept: Somewhere around the corner, just beyond the edge of perception, lies a world you never dreamed existed...a world where creatures of ancient myth and gods long thought dead walk unnoticed among us. Where ladies faerie dance lonely nights away, bathed in soft neon glare. Where every shadow holds a secret, and every secret has a price. Where danger and wonder can be found at any turn, if you know where to look. Welcome to the world of Aria. This Issue: It's 1967. Youth is king, London is swinging and Kildare is in Love. After almost 900 years, Kildare-adventuress, bon vivant and fairy-princess-in-exile-is reunited with her first true love, Thomas. Together they explore the electric wonderland of London nightlife, a place more exotic and strange than any fairy story, and where everyone and everything is about the "Moment." But what happens when the moment is over? Does anyone really live happily ever after? Don't miss the second of this enchanting two-part Aria tale. This story arc serves as an ideal jumping on point for new readers, as well as filling in crucial background details for dedicated Aria fans. Not to be missed. Recommended for readers and fans of Neil Gaiman, Sandman, and Witchblade. FC, 32pg (2 of 2) $2.95 ATHENA INC. #2 (W) Brian Haberlin (A) Jay Anacleto Cover A by Jay Anacleto; Cover B by Jay Anacleto In stores the week of June 12th. The Concept: Athena Inc., the blackest of black ops, has come up with the perfect operative. She can't be caught. And even if she could be, 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. She was hailed as a success...that was until...the genetic trigger that enables her to switch personas began to break down. Now she can switch forms more or less on her own. And is now she's a threat to the security of Athena Inc. and must be dealt with. But who will deal with whom first? This Issue: Gwen has a stalker...the ultimate fashion accessory for the globetrotting debutante...or so she thinks. Meanwhile, Mary is going to bring Athena Inc. down around its pseudo-religious-black-ops ears! Even if she has to do it single-handedly. But is Mary good enough to get past all the rest of the Manhunters? Can she escape an out-for-vengeance Manhunter named Johnny who will sacrifice anything to settle the score with Mary. This is a knock-out issue. Recommended for readers and fans of Alex Ross, Jay Anacleto, James Bond, Alias, and Le Femme Nikita. Bi-monthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 BASTARD SAMURAI #2 (W) Mike Oeming, Miles Gunter (A) Kelsey Shannon (I) Mike Oeming (cover) Kelsey Shannon In stores the week of June 12th. 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 used by the Yakuza in death matches staged across the city rooftops where Japanese businessmen gamble heavily on the always- fatal outcome. This Issue: Her name is Toshi. Her hobbies are swimming with sharks, reiki healing, and photography. Jiro doesn't know Toshi, but that's about to change as she guides him deep within the Yakuza underworld to reveal the shocking truth about the events of last issue! Is she a gangstress with a heart of gold? Or is something more sinister afloat? We ain't sayin'! Also features a backup about Jiro drawn by Oemingsan! Recommended for readers and fans of Fight Club, Powers, Crying Freeman and 100 Bullets. Bi-monthly. FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 DEFIANCE #3 (W) Douglass Barré and Joey Lee (A) Kano Kang and Zack Suh (Cover) Kano Kang and Zack Suh In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: Everyone wants Ivan, the Messenger. A renegade Lord of Hell wants him to deliver a vital message to an undisclosed contact on Earth. A pair of demons wants him to rescue them from exile. The federal mayor of New York wants him captured and eliminated, not necessarily in that order. The Devil just wants him dead and in Hell. Again. What does Ivan want? A plate of scrambled eggs and a clue about what the message he's supposed to deliver is, anyway. This Issue: "The Messenger" Part Three (of 4)—It's a tale of two Cleos, as everyone's favorite trigger-happy demoness takes on the National Guard while her Second Soul-Li'l Cleo-tries to get Ivan safely across the street. Care to guess as to who's got the harder job? All this, and a look at the downside of deals with the Devil. Recommended for readers and fans of Red Star, Midnight Nation, Dark Angel and sleeping past eleven in the morning. Bimonthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 FATHOM #16 (W) Michael Turner and Bill O'Neil (P) Michael Turner (I) Jonathan Sibal (c) Peter Steigerwald In stores the week of June 26th. 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: Aspen's introduction to the society of her birth holds dangers she could never have guessed. Tension between the surface and the depths mounts as the Admiral's subterfuge is discovered. Allegiances-on both sides — are in question. Who, really, is fighting for whom? Recommended for readers and fans of Buffy, Elektra, Tomb Raider, and The Darkness. Bimonthly. FC, 32pg $2.50 G.I. JOE #7 (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Steve Kurth (I) John Larter (Cover) Mike Zeck In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: G.I. Joe is the codename for America's highly trained special missions force. It's purpose: to defend freedom from Cobra, a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world. G.I. Joe protected the freedom of the country all through the 1980's, and now they're back, doing what they do best in this monthly Image Comic's series. This Issue: The order has been given for Storm Shadow to take out the G.I. Joe leader, General Tomahawk, and a new attack on Dreadnok weapons smugglers might have something to do with his plans. While the General deals with problems from higher-ups, the Joe infantry enter a world of hurt thanks to their new instructor, Beach Head. On the Cobra front, the Commander finally gives Destro a piece of his mind, right in his own castle! Recommended for readers and fans of Blackhawk Down, Twenty-Four, and anything to do with the now classic G.I. Joe comics, cartoons and toys! FC, 32pg $2.95 G.I. JOE: BATTLE FILES #2 (W) Scott Wherle with Josh Blaylock (A) various (Cover) David M. Beck In stores the week of June 19th. The Concept: G.I. Joe Battle Files contains everything you ever wanted to know about the characters and vehicles of the Joe universe. Want to know what's been going on with the Joes and Cobras during their seven-year absence? It's all here. This Issue: 48 pages of specs and bios on the Cobra forces — from Cobra Commander and Destro to the troops that make up their massive armies. Contains updated info on all of the Cobra hierarchy from the new comic, as well as info on a few missing members of the terrorist organization. Battle Files is a must-have for any G.I. Joe fans — this is the ultimate Joe source book! Great for fans of the old Order of Battle and Who's Who comics of yesteryear! Bimonthly. FC, 48pg (2 of 3) $5.95 G.I. JOE VOL 1: REINSTATED TP (W) Josh Blaylock (A) Steve Kurth (I) John Larter (cover) Steve Kurth In stores the week of June 26th. The Concept: After almost a decade of inactivity, the U.S. government is forced to call back into action the daring, highly trained special missions force known as G.I. Joe! The threat? Their mortal enemies, the ruthless terrorist organization known as Cobra, have returned after apparently being dissolved in the 1990's. But how have the lives and relationships of those on both sides of the conflict changed after so long? Collecting issues #1-4 of the breakthrough series from Image Comics! G.I. Joe is back in a big, big way, and now you can snag the first sold-out story arc, reintroducing Snake-Eyes, Duke, Scarlett, the rest of the Joe gang, and the evil Cobra organization. G.I. Joe is a sure win with anyone into high adventure, military action, and more. It's an action story that plots the U.S. military against a team of near-super villains, and a great nostalgia kick to boot. For fans of the old Joe toon and comics, Danger Girl, The One, and Rainbow Six. SC, 7x10, 116pg, FC $14.95 IMAGE INTRODUCES... DOG SOLDIERS (W) Rob Hunter (A) Pete Pachoumis (I) Luke Rizzo (C) Chris Chuckry In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: Dog Soldiers is the story of Johnny Atlas, the fiercest warrior in America's arsenal, who leads the world's first bio-engineered combat soldiers on their first mission. Together, they will prove to be the last line of defense against a ferocious army of bio-combatants created from wild predatory animals that now threaten to sweep across the entire world. Dog Soldiers is an action-packed adventure that deals with the very real future of cloning and bioengineering and how, whether it saves us or destroy us, we will forever be changed as a species. This Issue: While protecting humanitarian aid efforts in a third world hell hole, Johnny Atlas' elite Special Forces Unit is ambushed. Unable to call in the military might at his disposal Atlas' team is cut to pieces and captured. In response, the Pentagon creates a secret bio-weapons program in a place reminiscent of the Island of Dr. Moreau. There, a brilliant scientist bioengineers a totally new breed of combat soldiers from human and canine DNA. Designed to hunt down, kill ,and eat, if necessary, America's enemies no matter where they hide, the DOG SOLDIERS can see, smell, hear and run faster than any human on the face of the earth. All they have to do is survive basic training... Recommended for readers and fans of G.I. Joe, Inferno: Hellbound, Thundercats, and Predator. Bimonthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 INFERNO:HELLBOUND #4 (W) Marc Silvestri and David Wohl (P) Clarence Lansang In stores the week of June 26th. The Concept: Hell has broken loose on Earth, and humanity's fate lies in the hands of an elite squad of soldiers who must enter the gates of Hell in search of answers. Unfortunately, not just anyone can enter Hell alive...you have to be someone who was heading there anyway! This Issue: If the search for finding a mysterious key lying somewhere in the depths of hell wasn't enough for John Dante to worry about, now he's discovering that some of the members of his team of convicts are developing supernatural powers. Unfortunately, since the source of the power is infernal, and his gang is already of questionable morality, these gifts they're getting will NOT be used for the good of mankind. Meanwhile, Rachel Beatrice begins her search for Dante's team and discovers it's not called HELL for nothing... Recommended for readers and fans of The Dirty Dozen, Tomb Raider, H.P. Lovecraft, and The Prophecy. FC, 32pg $2.50 INFERNO:HELLBOUND #0 (W) Marc Silvestri/David Wohl (P) Billy Tan In stores the week of June 12th. The Concept: Hell has broken loose on Earth, and humanity's fate lies in the hands of an elite squad of soldiers who must enter the gates of Hell in search of answers. Unfortunately, not just anyone can enter Hell alive...you have to be someone who was heading there anyway! This Issue: One of the hottest new titles of the year made its debut right here, in the pages of Inferno: Hellbound #0. This introductory story let readers discover just how intense the heat was going to get with Inferno, plus it served as the lead in to the top-selling Inferno #1! Also including concept sketches by Marc Silvestri and cover by series artist Dwayne Turner, this great exclusive is not to be missed! Recommended for readers and fans of The Dirty Dozen, Tomb Raider, H.P. Lovecraft, and The Prophecy. Quantities are limited - allocations may occur. FC, 16pg PI INFERNO:HELLBOUND #1 MARC SILVESTRI SIGNED EDITION Artist and writer Marc Silvestri made his triumphant return in the pages of Inferno: Hellbound #1, and now you can get this hard to find issue signed by Marc himself! Marc has signed a limited amount of his Inferno: Hellbound #1 cover and now Top Cow makes them available to you! Demand for this groundbreaking issue is greater than the supply though so make sure to grab your Marc Silvestri signed edition today! Limited to only 500 signed copies. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg MSRP: $19.95 INFERNO:HELLBOUND #1 SIGNED SET EDITION Collected together for the first time, this special edition set not only includes all seven (7) covers of Inferno: Hellbound #1, but each set also comes with a signed issue by series artist Marc Silvestri and series writer David Wohl! A perfect chance to get a set of this sold out issue with signatures by your favorite comic creators! Limited to only 250 signed copies. Allocations may occur. Signed Set (x7), FC $39.95 KISS: CREATURES OF THE NIGHT ULTRA ACTION FIGURES KISS: Alive — released in 2000 — was the first "realistic"-style set of figures McFarlane Toys created of the band, and they were a smash-hit with fans. Those fans, of course, immediately demanded more. And here it is: Our newest KISS action figure line is KISS: Creatures of the Night, based on the 1982 album "Creatures of the Night." Photo reference from the ensuing world tour was used in the sculpting of these figures. The Demon, The Starchild, Space Ace, and The Fox. Blister card packaging. (#12220) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI LEAVE IT TO CHANCE VOL. 1: SHAMAN'S RAIN (W) James Robinson (A) Paul Smith In stores the week of June 19th. The Concept: Fourteen-year-old Chance Falconer has the occult in her blood. Her father, Lucas Falconer, is the supernatural defender of the Devil's Echo, an amazing city where the supernatural is an everyday occurrence. This is a family tradition handed down from one generation to the next and so Chance feels its time for her training to begin. Her father, however, has other ideas. His role as Devil's Echo's protector has left him a scarred and changed man. But when Lucas puts his foot down and says "no" to Chance's desire to continue the family tradition, she strikes out on her own to prove him wrong — getting involved in her own mysteries and adventures both fantastic and otherworldly. Is she up to this task? Leave it to Chance! Praised for its widespread appeal and ability to entertain both children and adults alike, Shaman's Rain is the first in Image's ongoing collections of the Harvey and Eisner Award-winning Leave it to Chance material. This will lead into new volumes picking up where the original series left off. Printed in an oversized hardcover format, this edition is Leave it to Chance as you have never seen it before. Recommended for readers and fans of Starman, Harry Potter, Batman Beyond, and Scooby Doo. HC, 9x12, 112pg, FC $??.?? MCFARLANE'S SPORTS PICKS: BASEBALL SERIES II FIGURES McFarlane Toys' second line of Major League Baseball action figures features eight of the cream-of-the-crop players in professional baseball. Action poses, official team colors and logos, player bases, they've got it all. These are the most accurate and detailed baseball action figures every produced: Nomar Garciaparra, Alex Rodriguez, Roger Clemens, Kerry Wood, Ken Griffey Jr., Greg Maddux, Derek Jeter, and Barry Bonds. Blister card packaging. (#70250) (CAUT: 4) Figure PI MICRONAUTS #1 (W) Scott Wherle(A) Eric Hanson(I) Barb Schulz In stores the week of June 12th. The Concept: Within our own universe, in a sub-atomic realm, lie endless worlds of scientific magnificence, under the rule of an evil tyrant, Baron Karza. Can a small band of misfit aliens and one human put an end to his reign? Find out in issue #1. Classic space opera with a modern twist! This Issue: The Micronauts are back, BIG time! Acroyear, Baron Karza, Space Glider and Biotron return for an all new era of sci-fi excitement. On a distant planet, Earth-born Ryan Archer sits behind cold prison bars, and relays the tale of his arrival to a mysterious armored warrior. Can this rebel warrior help him? Will he ever see home again, or is he destined to remain there for life? More importantly is why the world's tyrant leader, Baron Karza, fears him. Join the cause this summer: the rebellion begins, June 2002! Recommended for readers and fans of the classic Micronauts comics and toys, Star Wars, Farscape, Babylon 5, The Matrix, The Running Man, and Sigil. Bimonthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 POWERS #22 (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Mike Avon Oeming In stores the week of June 19th. 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 battle 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 takes 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 of the 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: ANARCHY Part 2—Its chaos in the streets as the city has turned on the super heroes that have sworn to protect them. And the twist is- wait 'til you see what side of the coin Walker and Deena fall on. Also in this issue, Powers tops itself in the superhero murder department- and that's saying something. Recommended for readers and fans of Alias, Ultimate Spider- Man, Bluntman & Chronic, Daredevil, and Bastard Samurai. FC, 32pg $2.95 POWERS TP VOL. 1: WHO KILLED RETRO GIRL—3RD PRINTING (W) Brian Michael Bendis (A) Michael Avon Oeming In stores the week of June 12th. Already the best-selling trade paperback in Image Central history, Powers Vol. 1: Who Killed Retro Girl has sold out yet again! The super-heroine known as Retro Girl has been murdered, and detectives Christian Walker and Deena Pilgrim have been put on the case. But in this world where cops and capes coexist, can even the best of the best find the culprit behind this shocking homicide? Chronicling the very first teaming of detectives Walker and Pilgrim, Powers Vol. 1 is the starting point for fans wishing to enter Powers' dark underworld where heroes are not always the beacons of purity we see them as. This collection contains the first four genre-shattering issues of Powers, issues that helped win the 2001 Eisner Award for Best New Series. Sporting a new cover by Oeming as well as all of the extras included in the first two printings (sketch pages, Bendis' complete script to the first issue, and more!), this book is a must-have for fans both new and old. Recommended for readers and fans of Alias, Ultimate Spider-Man, Bluntman & Chronic, Daredevil, and Bastard Samurai. SC, 7x10, 208pg, FC $21.95 RADIX #4 (W/A) Ray & Ben Lai, Brian Reber In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: In a society where technological advancement allows the human race to live in utopia, holds a secret that will change its existence forever. The inhabitants' only memory is of the pass 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: A mysterious object approaches the city, and Paragon's perimeter defense fails to stop it. Will this be the end? Can Claire be the one person who can save the day? How far does her abilities go and what secrets does this young girl hold? All will be revealed in this action-packed fourth installment of Radix! Recommended for readers and fans of X-Men, The Matrix, Terminator, Aliens, and Metal Gear Solid. Bi-Monthly. FC, 32pg $2.95 RISING STARS #20 (W) J. Michael Straczynski (P/I) Brent Anderson(c) John Starr In stores the week of June 12th. The Concept: 113 people are born with superpowers, granted by a comet that crashed into their hometown before they were born. Rising Stars is the story of the lives and times of these "Specials," following their victories, their defeats, and their struggles - both with the world at large and within their own ranks. This Issue: J. Michael Straczynski's epic story of the Specials continues. They've tried to change to world for the better...but people don't like to be told what's good for them. How can a few extraordinary individuals stand against the very ordinary masses? Recommended for readers and fans of Watchmen, JLA, Planetary, and Avengers. FC, 32pg (20 of 24) $2.50 SAVAGE DRAGON #100 (W) Erik Larsen (A) Erik Larsen, Arthur Adams, Bruce Timm, Frank Cho, Carlos Pacheco, Marc Silvestri. (I) Erik Larsen, Terry Austin, Walt Simonson, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jerry Ordway, Sam Keith, Al Gordon, Tim Townsend (cover) Erik Larsen In stores the week of June 19th. The Concept: Once he was a cop, the only super-powered man on the Chicago Police force. Then he led a government super- team to its greatest victory. Now he's a lone warrior fighting to restore order to a ravaged Earth that he unwittingly created! This Issue: Torn Between Two Worlds! One world is the planet he called home in the original Image Universe! The other is the war-torn Savage World, the result of a devastating domino effect created when the Savage Dragon killed a deadly time- traveling foe! The Dragon must choose to return to the Savage World he unwittingly created or stay forever in the world he called home! Torn between those he loves most and his responsibility to a world he made! It's a tale of triumph and tragedy as only Erik Larsen could tell it! Savage Dragon's creator Erik Larsen pencils the entire quadruple-sized issue. The lead story is inked by Larsen himself (gotta keep that run intact) and the back up stories are inked by a veritable "who's who" of comic book inking superstars! Terry Austin, Walt Simonson, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jerry Ordway, Sam Keith, Al Gordon and more lend their formidable talents to make this the greatest anniversary issue of all time! Pin-ups by Arthur Adams! Bruce Timm! Frank Cho! Carlos Pacheco! Marc Silvestri! Savage Dragon comes with our Highest Possible Recommendation! Recommended for readers and fans of all the previous issues of Savage Dragon. If you liked them, it's a pretty good bet that you'll like this one as well. FC, 96pg (note price) $8.95 SAVAGE DRAGON: THIS SAVAGE WORLD TP by Erik Larsen In stores the week of June 5th. The Concept: The planet Earth has gone through a startling transformation! The domino effect caused from the Dragon killing 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! This Issue: This book collects Savage Dragon #76-81, the first six issues of this bold new direction! Erik Larsen pays homage to the work of the legendary Jack Kirby as he reinvents the very world in which the Dragon dwells. Dangerous monsters lurk around every corner in this fantastic world, and the Dragon finds himself hunted and alone. This critically acclaimed series is collected here for the first time. A guaranteed high-octane blast! Joe Quesada Marvel editor-In-Chief: "In my opinion, no one person, no one book has come to represent what Image was ideally supposed to be than Erik Larsen and his Savage Dragon. When those original creators got together to set up that special company, Erik was the only one who was dead-set on what he wanted to do. To his credit, quietly, controversially, awkwardly, blatantly, but above all joyously, he epitomized what Image has always aspired to be: Wonderful comic books that give the reader the same feeling of wonderment and amazement that the writer/artist felt creating it." Recommended for readers and fans of the kinds of comics you remember reading and loving but thought weren't being published anymore. Savage Dragon lovingly embraces the quirks and clichés of the super-hero genre and turns them on their ear. Delightfully outrageous and entertaining as all hell! SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $16.95 SPAWN #123 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 June 26th. 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: SALVATION ROAD Part II—It has been said that when you have nothing, you have nothing to lose. Now, having been robbed of his unholy birthright, stripped of his hell-born legacy, Spawn is surprised to discover a level of freedom he never imagined possessing. While the Usurper of Hell's Throne tends to his own plans, Spawn faces his greatest challenge to date: rediscovering what it means to be a man. Recommended for readers and fans of Seven, The Sixth Sense, Stir of Echoes, Stephen King, Clive Barker, American Gothic, and Twin Peaks. FC, 32pg $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SPAWN: THE DARK AGES #1-8 Enjoying a lengthy run with a near-fanatical core readership, Spawn: The Dark Ages tells the story of the Hellspawn in a medieval setting. This Spawn began life as Lord Covenant only to be reborn as Hell's Black Knight. If you missed this book the first time, here's your chance to start at the beginning. Featuring the intricate writing of Brian Holguin (Spawn) and the dark, gritty artwork of Liam McCormack-Sharp, the first eight issues of Spawn: The Dark Ages unfold the story of Lord Covenant and his rebirth as a Hellspawn. Set in the dank, violent world of post-Crusades Europe, these first issues introduce readers to the core players in the story (the Lord Covenant Spawn, Guy DuBlanc, Cogliostro and Sister Immaculata, among others) and set up the coming story arcs. The first eight stories are quite important in understanding the dark uncertainties of Spawn's world. FC, 32pg $2.50Ea. ************************* TOMB RAIDER: JOURNEYS #5 (W) Fiona Avery (P) Drew Johnson (I) Jay Leisten (c) Jonathan D. Smith In stores the week of June 5th. 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: You thought you'd seen everything there is to Lara's dangerous side. But no one could imagine what the past holds in store for the Tomb Raider of world renown. Journey into her past as Lara confronts tie-dye, men who once wore lipstick, also witness big shirts with bigger belts, and leggings over jeans with high heels. All this and more when we go back to Lara Croft's High School Reunion. Learn what shaped the Tomb Raider we all know and love today! Recommended for readers and fans of Fathom, Indiana Jones, The Goonies, and Buffy. FC, 32pg (5 of 12) $2.95 UNIVERSE #8 Top Cow Comics (W) Paul Jenkins (P) Clayton Crain (I) Jonathan Glapion (C ) Jonathan D. Smith There are only 3 certainties in the universe: death, taxes, and cynicism. This special double-sized issue sees the savior of mankind, and his crew of misfits, confront the forces of good only to find that angelic beings are just as revolting as their demonic cousin. But perhaps angels don't fully understand how devious human beings can be... FC, 48pg $4.95 WITCHBLADE: OBAKEMONO ONE-SHOT (W) Fiona Avery (P) Billy Tan (c) Steve Firchow In stores the week of June 19th. The Concept: The Witchblade is a mystical weapon of great power. As ancient as it is deadly, the Witchblade has had many bearers, spanning both time and the globe. This Issue: In this special oversized one shot by Fiona Kai Avery and Billy Tan, discover the Witchblade as you've never seen it before. In the ancient lands of Japan, a woman called Shiori seeks revenge for the death of her lord and husband. On a dangerous journey toward a distant mountain, she must face commoners, bandits, demons and even gods. Deep within the mountain, guarded by fierce spirits of nature, Shiori will discover the Witchblade. But if revenge is in her heart, can she wield it? Recommended for readers and fans of No Honor, Lone Wolf & Cub, Bastard Samurai, and Akira Kurosawa films. FC, 80pg $9.95 MARVEL COMICS Max Comics ALIAS #10 PAINTED COVER BY DAVID MACK BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/MICHAEL GAYDOS (A) • THE SCOOP: A special stand-alone issue! • THE SET-UP: Red-hot writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Gaydos 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: Why does the one and only J. Jonah Jameson want Jessica for a job? And can she work for scum like him? This special stand-alone issue features full-painted art by Michael Gaydos and a unique illustrated-text format! • THE BUZZ: "ALIAS was one of the most innovative new comics of 2001, and remains a testament to how far Marvel has gone in the space of a year." -Comics International • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05124-3-01011 2.99 BLACK WIDOW: PALE LITTLE SPIDER #3 cover by greg horn GREG RUCKA (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P & I) • THE SCOOP: The hard-hitting climax to the new Black Widow's darkest case! • THE SET-UP: Master crime writer Greg Rucka (Whiteout) and Igor Kordey (CABLE) present a tough tale of international espionage agent Yelena Belova — the new Black Widow! • THE STORY: Deep in Moscow's sexual underground, the young Black Widow must chase down a stone-cold killer. But is this just another game to the killer -- or something deeper? • THE BUZZ: "What could have been a sordid piece of exploitive genre junk is instead haunting and emotionally honest." - Comics Buyer's Guide • THE FORMAT: A three-part, monthly series. This issue is 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05152-6-00311 2.99 THE HOOD #2 cover by kyle hotz BRIAN K. VAUGHAN (W)/KYLE HOTZ (P)/ERIC POWELL (I) • THE SCOOP: Enter the controversial and complex life of a brand-new super-villain in this hard-edged, MAX crime drama! • THE STORY: Discovering the true power of his recently acquired apparel, small time hoodlum Parker Robbins steps up to the big leagues of costumed villainy! But the young man soon learns that there are downsides to his new career— as in the attention of the FBI, the anger of the mob, and the jealousy of competing super-criminals (including some classic Marvel villains as you've never seen them before)! • THE CREATORS: Writer Brian K. Vaughan (Swamp Thing, CYCLOPS) and artist Kyle Hotz (The Agency, THE INCREDIBLE HULK) conspire on this street-level MAX series! • THE FORMAT: The second issue of this monthly, six-part story is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05322-3-0011 2.99 BLADE #4 PAINTED 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 sink your teeth into the vampire killer's own MAX title! • THE STORY: Blade hunts down the vampires responsible for Fofo's missing fingers, but someone's fingered Blade instead, and now the assassins from the Seven are lying in wait for the Daywalker! In the midst of all this, Blade learns he has a chance to become fully human – but will he take it? • 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 WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05195-3-00411 2.99 CAGE #4 COVER BY RICHARD CORBEN CBRIAN AZZARELLO (W)/RICHARD CORBEN (P&I) • THE SCOOP: What is Cage's secret shame? • THE SET-UP: Life on the streets is a high stakes game. There are winners and losers. Those that play by the rules, do so at their own risk, and often pay a price. Who's got their back? There's a man who can set things straight. A specialist. He doesn't come cheap, but if you've got the bank, he's got game. And plenty of it. Some know him as a "Hero for Hire." Some as a "Power Man." For others, he's an urban legend. He's all -- and none -- of the above. His name is Cage. You think you know him? Think again. • THE STORY: Cage has got a major skeleton in his closet. A skeleton that someone's about to dig up, dust off, and lay on the table. Question is, when they do, can Cage ante up? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05255-4-00411 2.99 HOWARD THE DUCK #6 PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY STEVE GERBER (W)/PHIL WINSLADE (P) • THE SCOOP: Duck or mouse? Find out as the mini-series concludes! • THE STORY: Howard goes to Hell, where he and God have it out -- once and for all -- over a beer! You won't want to miss "Creator's Rights!" • THE BUZZ: "As sharp, biting, funny, and just plain great as ever." -Silver BulletComics.com • THE FORMAT: A six-part series. This issue is 32 pages, with ads. • THE WARNING: Contains explicit content. Recommended for adult readers. 7-59606-05209-7-00611 2.99 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 (MVL10848-D) $63.92 BOOSTER PACK (MVL10851-S) $1.49 BOOSTER DISPLAY (MVL10851-D) $53.64 STARTER KIT (MVL01599) $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. PRESS SHEET (7-59606-05260-8) $100.00 ****************** Spider-Man SPIDER-GIRL #48 COVER BY PAT OLLIFFE & AL WILLIAMSON TOM DEFALCO (W)/PAT OLLIFFE (P)/AL WILLIAMSON (I) Beginning a new story that'll have fans of the Clone Saga doing flips! Spider-Girl's super hero life gets ever more complicated as her dad reassumes his costumed identity as Spider-Man -- just as Kaine suddenly appears on the scene! Plus: heretofore hidden facts surrounding Mayday's kidnapping when she was just a baby! Guest-starring the all-new Scarlet Spider! 7-59606-03503-8-04811 2.50 SPIDER-MAN: GET KRAVEN #1 COVER BY JOE QUESADA RON ZIMMERMAN (W)/AL RIO (P)/SANDU FLOREA (I) • THE SCOOP: "Get Shorty" meets "The Player" in this five-issue series that dishes the dirt on the dark underbelly of show biz! Plus: In addition to an all-new 23-page story, this issue also features the 25-page "You Can Call Me Al" serial that ran in the May Marvel titles! That's 48 pages of action for only $2.99! • THE STORY: Alyosha Kravinoff -- a.k.a. the son of "Kraven the Hunter" -- is the kind of guy that boys love to hate and girls hate to love. Trouble in leopard-skin boots, a six thousand dollar suit, and with a killer smile. Indeed, with his movie-star looks, heightened senses, razor-sharp tongue and thirty million dollar inheritance, you'd think that Al Kravinoff would be living The Life. But in reality, he's running a family legacy that makes him the first of his bloodline not to be obsessed with the death and destruction of a certain wall-crawler. Where to funnel that excess energy? Kraven is about to dive in the great fountain of all dreams, and swim with its many sharks. And god help the sleazebag producers, self-absorbed movie stars and hired goons who get in his path. Hollywood has seen its fair share of players, but no one plays the game like Kraven. Kraven wants to make a movie. And what Kraven wants, Kraven gets. • RETAILER NOTE: GET KRAVEN will be set up in a five-part that will run in half of Marvel's titles in May, so you know everyone's going to be following it! • THE FORMAT: The first issue of this five-part series -- which also includes the five-part serial -- is 48 pages, with no ads! Now that's a bargain! 7-59606-05351-3-00111(MarvelPG) 2.99 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #23 COVER BY MARK BAGLEY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/MARK BAGLEY (P)/ART THIBERT (I) • THE SCOOP: Green Goblin! Gwen Stacy! Plus a surprise guest star! • THE STORY: Peter Parker's life is sent in a downward spiral when Norman Osborn and his evil alterego returns! Meanwhile, Peter's relationship with bad girl Gwen Stacy takes a shocking twist -- one that may have serious repercussions for Mary Jane! Plus: a surprise appearance by an enigmatic figure straight from the pages of THE ULTIMATES! • THE BUZZ: "This comic has been excellent since the very first issue. It's the most consistently enjoyable comic out there! Bendis 'gets' everything that makes Spider-Man (and Peter Parker) such a fun character and he captures the mood perfectly every single time!" -Aint It Cool News • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05031-4-02311 2.25 AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #42 COVER BY JASON PEARSON J. MICHAEL STRACZYNSKI (W)/JOHN ROMITA JR. (P)/SCOTT HANNA (I) • THE SCOOP: Another new issue of wall-crawling goodness! • THE STORY: Hey, it's Spidey by the killer team of J.Michael Straczynski, John Romita Jr. and Scott Hanna -- what else do you need to know? • THE BUZZ: "Spidey's always been #1 in our hearts, but now he's damn near in sales as well... even more impressive is that the title's sales have doubled since May 2001, just over half a year ago. Truly, the team of Straczynski and Romita Jr. is amazing!" -Wizard, The Comics Magazine • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04716-1-04211 (MarvelPG) 2.25 SPIDER-MAN: BLUE #2 COVER BY TIM SALE JEPH LOEB (W)/TIM SALE (P & I) • THE SCOOP: The Marvel Knights take a swing at Spider-Man as writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale -- the award-winning team that brought you DAREDEVIL: YELLOW -- deliver another modern day classic! • THE STORY: With the Green Goblin out of Spider-Man's way, Peter Parker grows closer to Harry Osborn – and to Harry's friend Gwen Stacy! Sometimes it seems as if Peter's biggest problem is how to get his boss, J. Jonah Jameson of the Daily Bugle, to pay him enough money to afford to take Gwen out on a date. And other times, it seems as if avoiding the hoofs of the Rhino might be more pressing! • THE FORMAT: The second issue of this six-part, monthly mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05341-4-00211 (MarvelPG) 3.50 SPIDER-MAN: QUALITY OF LIFE #2 COVER BY SCOTT SAVA GREG RUCKA (W)/SCOTT SAVA (A) • THE SCOOP: The world-famous web-slinger faces off against his classic adversary, The Lizard, in a wide-screen action epic written by Greg Rucka (Queen and Country) and digitally illustrated by breakout sensation Scott Sava (The Lab)! • THE STORY: Dr. Curt Connors' attempts to better himself and the world around him only turned him -- literally -- into the monster known as the Lizard! But there are worse monsters out there. Some walk on two legs and hide behind a maze of red tape and bureacracy. And then there are other still more sinister -- others like the Yith! • THE FORMAT: The second issue of this four-part, monthly mini-series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05333-9-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #45 COVER BY HUMBERTO RAMOS PAUL JENKINS (W)/HUMBERTO RAMOS (P)/WAYNE FAUCHER (I) • THE SCOOP: Regular cover artist -- and major Spider-Man fan -- Humberto Ramos lends his extraordinary talents to a special four-part story featuring the return of the web-slinger's most relentless foe: the Green Goblin! • THE STORY: Last we saw Spider-Man, he was left battered and bruised by the hands of the Green Goblin! Now the Goblin's plan starts to unfold as he goes after someone very close to Peter! And by the end of this issue, that person's life will never be the same! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04717-8-0451 (MarvelPG) 2.25 SPIDER-MAN: SWEET CHARITY COVER BY J. SCOTT CAMPBELL & TIM TOWNSEND RON ZIMMERMAN (W)/DARICK ROBERTSON (P)/RODNEY RAMOS (I) • THE SCOOP: Tonight Show host Jay Leno makes his Marvel Comics debut in this special 64-page Spider-Man one-shot, by Howard Stern Show writer Ron Zimmerman and penciller Darick Robertson (Transmetropolitan)! • THE STORY: Cruel fate descends on the wall-crawler is forced -- thanks to a star-studded celebrity fundraising auction -- to spend a weekend camping trip with his number one nemesis: J. Jonah Jameson! And for this odd couple, ticks, coyotes and bears may be the least of their problems! It seems that someone with a burning hatred for both of them sees an opportunity to take out two birds with one stone! Yes, the Scorpion is back -- and he's madder than ever! • THE FORMAT: This 64-page one-shot is printed on glossy-stock paper. • RETAILER ALERT: The appearance by Leno is bound to generate massive mainstream buzz -- so make sure you can satisfy the curious who will come looking for this issue! 7-59606-05291-2-00111 (MarvelPG) 4.95 SPIDER-MAN, TANGLED WEB #15: THE COLLABORATOR COVER BY PAUL POPE PAUL POPE (W & P) • THE SCOOP: It's Spider-Man -- via Paul Pope (Heavy Liquid)! • THE SET-UP: Marvel continues to reach out to unique creators, and TANGLED WEB is the 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: Thirteen-year-old Heather has a severe crush on a certain web-spinning super hero that's got her father climbing the walls -- literally! Seems Heather's old man has a few exoskeletons in his closet that he'd just as soon put to use squashing his archrival -- and what time is better than the present? • THE BUZZ: "With an impressive roster of guest creators and an approach that has a bit of indy cool, TANGLED WEB continues to surprise and please me." -Randy Lander, TheFourthRail.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05106-9-01511 (MarvelPG) 2.99 SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO #1 COVER BY TERRY & RACHEL DODSON KEVIN SMITH/TERRY DODSON/RACHEL DODSON • THE SCOOP: King of All Comics Kevin Smith takes the reins of comics' hottest character -- Spider-Man -- in an all-new four-part story that will send the wall-crawler on a collision course with his old flame, the Black Cat! • THE STORY: The mysterious disappearance of an old friend brings Felicia Hardy to the Big Apple in search of answers. But, as luck would have it, a certain web-slinger -- who also happens to be her ex-lover -- is following the same trail! How long will it take before they do some... catching up? • THE CREATORS: You know he's a famous moviemaker and comics writer, but wait until you see Kevin Smith cut loose on the one-and-only Spider-Man! And is there a more perfect artist to draw the shapely Black Cat than Terry Dodson (Harley Quinn)? • THE FORMAT: The first issue of this four-part series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05309-4-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 X-Men EXILES #14 COVER BY MIKE MCKONE, MARK MCKENNA & JOSE VILLARRUBIA JUDD WINICK (W)/MIKE MCKONE (P)/JON HOLDREDGE (I) The Exiles tremble before the might of Dr. Doom! Or do they? What would cause the Exiles to team up with the most deadly villain of any reality? Let's put it this way: if they don't, they'll be forced to join the rest of this reality's Earth sleeping with the fishes! Plus: Mimic gets a chance to shine -- but with this title, is that a good thing or a bad thing? "EXILES is my favorite book on the stands. Why? Constant growth and evolution of stories and ideas; almost monthly revamps; comedic and passionate writing; expressive and inspired artwork; and a cast of realistic, emotional characters." -Aint It Cool News 7-59606-05108-3-01411 (MarvelPG) 2.25 MORLOCKS #3 COVER BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH GEOFF JOHNS (W)/SHAWN MARTINBROUGH (P) Continuing a look into the ubran myth that is spreading across America: where lurk the Morlocks? The pact the underground mutants made begins to fall apart when one of them goes too far against humanity. As the Chicago Police invade their home, one of the Morlocks reveals their ultimate sin while another finds salvation in the most unlikely of places! 7-59606-05249-3-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.50 MUTIES #5 COVER BY TRENT KANIUGA KARL BOLLERS (W)/TRENT KANIUGA (P) Think all mutants wear flashy costumes and have goofy codenames? Think again! 7-59606-05170-0-00511 (MarvelPG) 2.50 NEW X-MEN #127 COVER BY IGOR KORDEY GRANT MORRISON (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P) • THE SCOOP: It's NEW X-MEN -- twice this month! • THE STORY: His face is hidden behind an iron mask. His brain is a star. His power is incalculable. He's Xorn -- the strangest X-Man ever! Who is he... how does he relate to the world... and what does he hope to gain by joining the X-Men? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01772-0-12711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 UNCANNY X-MEN #407 COVER BY SEAN PHILLIPS JOE CASEY (W)/SEAN PHILLIPS (P) • THE SCOOP: Will Nightcrawler quit the X-Men?! • THE STORY: Beseiged by nightmares that threaten to jeopardize his place in the X-Men, Kurt Wagner takes refuge with an old friend from his past. But when his teammates finally find him, will Nightcrawler return to the Xavier Institute?! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02461-2-40711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 CABLE #106 COVER BY IGOR KORDEY DARKO MACAN (W)/MIKE HUDDLESTON (P)/ JOHN STANISCI (I) • THE SCOOP: The House welcome artist Mike Huddleston (The Coffin) to Marvel Comics, in this special stand-alone story! • THE STORY: In Kazakhstan, Cable encounters a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent on her first mission, and her reaction to this wanted international terrorist isn't what you would have predicted! When things go bad, though, Cable -- who's still struggling to control his mutant powers after issue #100 -- reacts in a way that you really wouldn't have predicted! And as a bonus, this funky tale also answers the question: what good are Golden Age comics, anyway? • THE BUZZ: "Cable's new mission to stop terrorists from using mutants as pawns really ups the butt-kicking quotient of this book." -Wizard, The Comics Magazine • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01362-3-10611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 SABRETOOTH: MARY SHELLEY OVERDRIVE #1 COVER BY TONY HARRIS DAN JOLLEY (W)/GREG SCOTT (P) • THE SCOOP: One of the X-Men's most bloodthirsty foes cuts loose! • THE STORY: When Victor Creed -- the vicious, fast-healing mutant hitman with adamantium bones and claws -- accidentally interrupts a murder, things go from bad to worse in a hurry! With mysterious, indestructible soldiers determined to kill him, Creed's only clue is their gorgeous blonde target. Prepare for a trip to the wild side as writer Dan Jolley (Obergeist) exposes the dark soul of this infamous villain! • THE WRITER SPEAKS: "In this story we get a serious look at Victor Creed's character, his real personality... (even) the kind of relationships he's had in the past, as well as in the present, since in part it's kind of a beauty-and-the-beast tale," revealed Jolley. "At the same time, though, this has turned out to be one of the most gut-wrenchingly violent stories I've ever read, and by far the harshest one I've ever written... it never lets up." • THE WARNING: This series is rated MarvelPG+ due to violence. • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this four-part series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05345-2-00111. 2.99 WOLVERINE #177 COVER BY SEAN CHEN MATT NIXON (W)/DAN FRAGA (P)/LARY STUCKER (I) • THE SCOOP: A new story kicks off as WOLVERINE goes bi-weekly! • THE STORY: Summoned by Father Braun (the priest from WOLVERINE ANNUAL 2001), Wolverine is informed of a devious plan against not only the population of the U.S., but the entire world! Will Logan and Braun pass the test of the mysterious man known as Dogma? What is his evil plan and how high into the Church does the conspiracy go? Writer-on-the- rise Matt Nixon (WOLVERINE ANNUAL 2001) and penciler Dan Fraga (WOLVERINE #167-169) continue the action in only two weeks! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-02254-0-17711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-TREME X-MEN #14 COVER BY SALVADOR LARROCA & LIQUID! CHRIS CLAREMONT (W)/SALVADOR LARROCA (P) As the X-treme team attempt to rescue Storm from the clutches of Khan, things go horribly wrong! Thankfully, the living computer, Sage, is there to counterpunch. Or is she? The stakes rise and tensions build as we race towards the conclusion of "Invasion From Dimension X"! 7-59606-05109-0-01411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 NEW X-MEN #128 COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI GRANT MORRISON (W)/IGOR KORDEY (P) • THE SCOOP: It's NEW X-MEN action -- twice this month! • THE STORY: In a search for clues about her growing telekinetic strength, Professor X and Jean Grey jet off to Paris to probe the boundaries of Marvel Girl's Phoenix Force! Meanwhile, back at the Institute, while the cat is away, Emma Frost makes her big move on Cyclops! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-01772-0-12811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 ULTIMATE X-MEN #19 COVER BY ADAM KUBERT MARK MILLAR (W)/ADAM KUBERT (P)/DANNY MIKI (I) • THE SCOOP: The X-Men World Tour concludes! • THE STORY: The frenzied field trip comes to a spectacular climax as four of our beleagured mutants fight for their lives against the greatest threat yet! Plus: A new member debuts! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05047-5-01911 2.25 WOLVERINE #178 cover by sean chen & norm rapmund matt nixon (W)/dan fraga (P)/larry strucker (I) "The Shadow Pulpit" Part 2 of 2! Wolverine and Father Braun continue their quest to put an end to a scheme that may very well bring the world to its knees! What will Logan do with the evil Dogma in his path? And who is the evil mastermind behind the whole plan? Find out as we deliver two issues of WOLVERINE this month! 7-59606-02254-0-17811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 DEADPOOL #68 COVER BY UDON GAIL SIMONE (W)/UDON (A) The Taskmaster stops by as Deadpool faces his most deadly adversary ever -- his own head! Will Deadpool's own insanity lead to his undoing? Plus: The Taskmaster stops by for a visit, and a warning, about 'Pool's newest archenemy, the Black Swan! But who could possibly scare the pants off of two of Marvel's most deadly assassins? 7-59606-03703-2-06811 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-FORCE #129 COVER BY DUNCAN FEGREDO PETER MILLIGAN (W)/DUNCAN FEGREDO (P&I) Writer Peter Milligan is joined by guest artist Duncan Fegredo (TANGLED WEB: FLOWERS FOR RHINO) for our weirdest issue yet! Still reeling from the death of one of their most famous — and beloved — members, the team faces an ever bleaker future: they're about to lose something even worse! 7-59606-01766-9-12911 (MarvelPG) 2.25 X-MEN: EVOLUTION #8 COVER BY UDON DEVIN GRAYSON (W)/UDON (P & I) When the high-flying Angel is kidnapped by the underground-dwelling Morlocks, it's up to Storm to zoom into the sewers, overcome her claustrophobia, and fight for his freedom! 7-59606-05203-5-00811 2.25 Marvel Knights ELEKTRA #11 PAINTED COVER BY GREG HORN GREG RUCKA (W)/CARLO PAGULAYAN (P)/DANNY MIKI (I) • THE SCOOP: Writer Greg Rucka welcomes aboard a stunning new art team -- and kicks off a new story arc! • THE STORY: A new art team brings a dramatic new look to Marvel's deadliest, sexiest assassin! THE PLOT: She's faced death and killed dozens of men -- but you've never seen Elektra like this before! Someone has cut her off from her livelihood, and she'll have to find out who it is -- that is, if she doesn't go mad first! It's gut-wrenching drama by writer Greg Rucka, with stunning art by hot new penciller Carlo Pagulayan and inker extraordinaire Danny Miki (Spawn)! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper. 7-59606-05132-8-01111 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS: DOUBLE-SHOT #3 PAINTED COVER BY GLENN FABRY GREG RUCKA & PETER GROSS (W)/GREG HORN & PETER GROSS (P)/RYAN KELLY (I) • THE SCOOP: The MK imprint presents two more bold visions by two killer creative teams! • THE STORIES: First, Greg Rucka and Greg Horn unite to present an Elektra tale with full CGI art! Then, the Eisner-Award- nominated team of Peter Gross and Ryan Kelly (Lucifer) swing the spotlight on Cloak & Dagger! • THE FORMAT: A four-part, monthly series. This issue is 32 pages, with ads. • MARVEL MEMO: This is a resolicitation. All previous orders are canceled. 7-59606-05159-5-00311 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 CAPTAIN AMERICA #3 COVER BY JOHN CASSADAY JOHN NEY RIEBER (W)/JOHN CASSADAY (P & I) • THE SCOOP: Terrorism explodes in the new CAP era! • THE SET-UP: 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: With hundreds of people held hostage in a small town, Captain America must make a fateful decision -- one that will forever change his role in the world! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05153-3-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 PUNISHER #13 PAINTED COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET GARTH ENNIS (W)/STEVE DILLON (P & I) • THE SCOOP: The PUNISHER team supreme -- Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon -- return! • THE STORY: The guys who made Preacher a best-selling book are back for another round! This time, they're taking Frank Castle to South America, where he must rescue a mafia don from angry guerilla fighters. And -- oh, no -- what kind of romantic mess has Detective Soap got himself into this time? • THE BUZZ: "With [a] none-too-subtle blend of ultra-violence and dark comedy, Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon concocted comicdom's version of the molotov cocktail -- their 12-issue PUNISHER mini-series that lit comic fandom (and retailers' cash registers) on fire." -Wizard, The Comics Magazine • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05113-7-01311 (MarvelPGplus) 2.99 DAREDEVIL #34 COVER BY ALEX MALEEV BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/ALEX MALEEV (P&I) • THE SCOOP: His life is in shambles -- now Daredevil has to pick up the pieces! • THE STORY: In this startling issue, Matt Murdock must come to terms with an anger that threatens to consume him! Can his friends Ben Urich and Peter Parker help? Find out as the Bendis/Maleev era steamrolls on! • THE STORY: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-04706-2-03411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 MARVEL KNIGHTS #4 COVER BY ALBERTO PONTICELLI JOHN FIGUEROA (W)/ALBERTO PONTICELLI (P & I) • THE SCOOP: Daredevil, Black Widow and the Punisher -- now in one street-level book! • THE STORY: The Knights take to the high seas in a daring move to bring down the criminal empire of the plastic surgery- addicted European multi-billionaires known as the Brothers Grace! But, like cornered rats, the Brothers Grace become even more vicious when attacked -- and that is very, very vicious indeed! • THE CREATORS: Screenwriter John Figueroa (The Project) and artist Alberto Ponticelli (Sam and Twitch) take the Marvel Knights back to the streets for a whole new level of danger! • THE BUZZ: "Fans who hoped for more 'Marvel Knights' feel in the first MARVEL KNIGHTS series will find just what they're looking for in this reboot." -Comic Shop News • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05229-5-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 Marvel Heroes DEADLINE #3 PAINTED COVER BY GREG HORN BILL ROSEMANN (W)/GUY DAVIS (P & I) • THE SCOOP: What's it really like to be a reporter for the Daily Bugle? Find out in an all-new crime thriller! • THE STORY: You've seen Kat hunt for the truth on her turf, but are you ready to enter the world of The Judge? And what will they discover there that will bring them closer to solving his own murder? • THE BUZZ: "Strong dialogue with superb art and an immensely likeable new character make DEADLINE a winner... Bill Rosemann and Guy Davis (Sandman Mystery Theatre) hit a bullseye." - Aint It Cool News • THE FORMAT: A 4-issue series. 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05261-5-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 FANTASTIC FOUR #56 PAINTED COVER BY GABRIELE DELL'ORTO KARL KESEL (W & I)/STUART IMMONEN (P) • THE SCOOP: The Thing grabs the spotlight as the FF goes bi-weekly! • THE STORY: Ben Grimm returns to Yancy Street, as a mission of conscience draws the Thing back to his one-time home for an emotion-packed confrontation with his own past! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04456-6-05611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 THE CALL OF DUTY: THE BROTHERHOOD #1 COVER BY DAVID FINCH CHUCK AUSTEN (W)/DAVID FINCH (P)/ART THIBERT (I) • THE SCOOP: Marvel's big launch of 2002 begins! When tragedy strikes, who will answer THE CALL? Plus: In addition to an all-new 23-page story, this issue also features the 25-page serial that ran in the May Marvel titles! That's 48 pages of action for only $2.99! • THE STORY: Meet James MacDonald, a lieutenant fireman in Brooklyn, stationed right across the bridge from where the Twin Towers used to stand. MacDonald knows that, even with super heroes flying overhead, someone has to put out fires and respond to everyday emergencies. With modern-day gods making headlines, ordinary people must still put their life on the line for others. But what happens to these heroic individuals when that other world, the world of superpowered, supernatural beings touches the lives of these brave citizens? What happens when MacDonald must confront forces beyond his normal experience? Find out when all-new heroes step forward to answer THE CALL! • THE CREATORS: Written by Chuck Austen (ULTIMATE X-MEN, U.S. WAR MACHINE) and illustrated by David Finch (WOLVERINE)! • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this six-issue series is 48 pages, with no ads. Now that's a bargain! 7-59606-05306-3-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 MARVEL MANGAVERSE #3 COVER BY BEN DUNN BEN DUNN & KEVIN GUNSTONE (W)/BEN DUNN (P & I) • THE SCOOP: Due to its the sold-out success, The House delivers monthly adventure in the Marvel Mangaverse! • THE STORY: As Marvin Elwood faces the awesome cosmic powers he has inherited as the new teenage Captain Marvel, he -- along with the Royal Family of the Inhumans -- must battle through the giant planet-eating virus known as Galactus! Can they defeat Terrax, Nova, Gabriel and Firelord, the four terrifying sentinels who have sworn to defend the planet devouring entity? • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy-stock paper. 7-59606-05296-7-0031 (MarvelPG) 2.25 THE THING: FREAKSHOW #1 COVER BY SCOTT KOLINS & ANDY LANNING GEOFF JOHNS (W)/SCOTT KOLINS (P)/ANDY LANNING (I) • THE SCOOP: The creative team behind The Flash throw the spotlight on the ever lovin' blue-eyed Thing! • THE STORY: Ben Grimm has bad luck. He never got the grades, he never got the girl and Cosmic Rays shoved the ugly stick down his throat. But where did this stroke of bad luck come from? Is it all in his head? Or has karma caught up with Aunt Petunia's nephew? And what does it all have to do with a carnival attended by the FF's strongman during his youth? Take a look behind Ben's bathroom door, find out just what's underneath those rocks of his and rediscover why the Thing is the coolest -- and grumpiest -- super hero on Earth! • THE CREATORS: Writer of JSA -- and soon to join AVENGERS -- Geoff Johns and Flash penciler Scott Kolins enter The House by taking on one our greatest characters! • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this four-part series is 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-?-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 THOR #50 COVER BY TOM RANEY DAN JURGENS (W)/TOM RANEY (P)/SCOTT HANNA (I) • THE SCOOP: This 64-page anniversary issue features three big stories -- and events that will (honestly!) change Thor forever! • THE STORY: In our lead story, the aftermath of Thor's conflict with Desak, Slayer of Gods, leads the Thunderer to make an awesome proclaimation -- one so huge that this entire story is illustrated by Tom Raney exclusively in full-page images! In our second tale, penciled by Marvel Talent Search winner Deon Nuckols, the ramifications of Thor's decision upon the Gods of Asgard is illustrated in depth! And finally, Marvel Talent Search winning writer Jose Armenta and penciler Joe Bennett spin a Tale of Asgard that reveals the first time Thor was torn between the loyalties of man and the duties of godhood! • THE FORMAT: 64 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03506-9-05011 (MarvelPG) 4.95 THUNDERBOLTS #65 COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER & AL VEY FABIAN NICIEZA (W)/PATRICK ZIRCHER (P)/AL VEY (I) • THE SCOOP: Two issues a month, two parallel story tracks, two chances for new readers to jump on board! • THE STORY: Bi-weekly T-Bolts action begins here as Hawkeye leads Songbird and Plant-Man against the Masters of Evil! Double-crosses abound, but you just know the Avenging Archer will have the last trick up his sleeve... right? Oh yeah, and who the heck are Blackheath, Skein, Harrier and Amazon? Find out in part one of "Becoming Heroes"! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03566-3-06511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 BLACK PANTHER #45 COVER BY SAL VELLUTO CHRISTOPHER PRIEST (W)/SAL VELLUTO (P)/STEVE GEIGER (I) • THE SCOOP: Marvel's best reviewed title goes bi-weekly in June! • THE STORY: This is it, folks -- the cataclysmic conclusion to "Enemy of the State II"! T'Challa and Iron Man enter into a no-holds-barred battle as time runs out on defeating XCon's nefarious coup d'etat attempt on the United States! • THE BUZZ: "BLACK PANTHER is indeed one of the hidden gems of comicdom... and for those of you who are working on a tight budget, I assure you, BLACK PANTHER is worth dropping those remaining DC or CrossGen comics from your monthly pull list, and then some!" -X-Fan • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03876-3-04511 (MarvelPG) 2.75 INCREDIBLE HULK #41 COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS BRUCE JONES (W)/JOHN ROMITA JR. (P)/TOM PALMER (I) • THE SCOOP: The new era continues as the monster comes at you twice this month! • THE STORY: Hiding in plain sight in a roadside convenience store, the fugitive Dr. Bruce Banner finds himself caught abruptly between a gun-wielding madman, a constricting circle of local police, and dark, predatory forces with motives of their own -- in a contest of straining wills that demands only one grim resolve: The Hulk must become both savior and unbridled demon! • THE BUZZ: "We love the mysterious new elements that writer Bruce Jones has introduced to the book... Hulk + mystery + 'Fugitive'-style, on-the-run action = kick-butt comic!" -Wizard, The Comics Magazine • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04745-1-04111 (MarvelPG) 2.25 INFINITY ABYSS #1 COVER BY JIM STARLIN JIM STARLIN (W & P)/AL MILGROM (I) • THE SCOOP: Kicking off a new sci-fi epic written & penciled by the master of cosmic action, Jim Starlin! • THE STORY: Spider-Man, Captain Marvel, Dr. Strange, Moondragon, Gamora, Pip the Troll and a new Adam Warlock scramble into action -- but will even this amount of power be effective against Thanos, the Mad Titan? • THE FORMAT: The debut issue of this bi-weekly, six-part series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05156-4-00111 (MarvelPG) 2.99 IRON MAN #56 COVER BY MICHAEL RYAN MIKE GRELL(W)/MICHAEL RYAN(P)/SEAN PARSONS (I) Last month, Iron Man made a dramatic choice -- and this month, the fallout begins! Now, everything has changed for the cool exec with the heart of steel, as his competitors and the media circle like sharks -- and one man in particular sees his opportunity to put an end to the Golden Avenger! "The writing is high-octane action flick writing... but infused with a new urgency and dedication... it's Mike Grell writing what he does best: macho action with a human twist." -Aint It Cool News 7-59606-04457-5-06511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 THE ORDER #5 COVER BY CARLOS PACHECO & JESUS MERINO KURT BUSIEK & JO DUFFY(W)/MATT HALEY(P)/DAN PANOSIAN (I) Nighthawk and his allies have discovered the secret of how to restore The Order! However, it may be too late, as the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man and a host of others prepare for an all-out assault! 7-59606-05250-9-00511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 AVENGERS ICONS: TIGRA #4 COVER BY MIKE DEODATO JR. CHRISTINA Z. (W)/MIKE DEODATO JR. (P & I) As the truth about the Brethren of the Blue Fist sends her life into a tailspin, the were-woman known as Tigra fights as never before to see justice done! "Christina Z and Mike Deodato prove that, given the right approach, there's no such thing as a second-rate character." -Comic Shop News 7-59606-?-00411 (MarvelPG) 2.99 CAPTAIN MARVEL #33 COVER BY CHRISCROSS PETER DAVID (W)/CHRISCROSS (P)/ANIBAL RODRIGUEZ (I) Captain Marvel squares off against the Magus, while the fate of his friends hangs in the balance! Meanwhile, who the heck is Coven? "Is there humorous character interaction, surprise guest-stars and a tantalizing ending courtesy of Peter David? Check. Is there vibrant and punchy art courtesy of ChrisCross? Check. Does it get a great score? Check. Has it got great sales? No! So why not?" -Comics International 7-59606-04815-1-03311 (MarvelPG) 2.75 FANTASTIC FOUR #57 COVER BY ADAM WARREN ADAM WARREN (W)/KERON GRANT (P) • THE SCOOP: Kicking off a thrilling three-parter by writer Adam Warren and penciler Keron Grant (MARVEL MANGAVERSE: FANTASTIC FOUR)! • THE SCOOP: Something's not right with Ben Grimm, and the mysterious malady that's afflicted him threatens to send a rampaging Thing on a destructive melee throughout Manhattan! Mr. Fantastic is working on a cure -- but there's only so much longer that the Baxter Building can contain the unbounded fury of a rock-skinned tornado! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04456-6-05711 (MarvelPG) 2.25 THUNDERBOLTS #66 COVER BY PATRICK ZIRCHER & AL VEY FABIAN NICIEZA (W)/CHRIS BATISTA (P)/RICH PEROTTA (I) • THE SCOOP: Two issues a month, two parallel story tracks, two chances for new readers to jump on board! • THE STORY: Bi-weekly T-Bolts action continues as Baron Zemo leads the Thunderbolts on Counter-Earth! Everything is going great as the team becomes heroes on a world that desperately needs them -- saving lives, restoring hope... so why is the person who started them on this path -- Jolt -- thinking that she made a mistake? Find out in part one of "Becoming Villains"! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03566-3-06611 (MarvelPG) 2.25 AVENGERS #55 COVER BY KIERON DWYER & RICK REMENDER KURT BUSIEK (W)/KIERON DWYER & RICK REMENDER (P & I) The aftermath of the Kang War: A vigil, a celebration, some rebuilding, a court martial, an unexpected loss -- and some goodbyes! 7-59606-04458-0-05511 (MarvelPG) 2.25 BLACK PANTHER #46 COVER BY JORGE LUCAS CHRISTOPHER PRIEST (W)/JORGE LUCAS (P) • THE STORY: Marvel's best reviewed series hits twice this month! • THE STORY: Caught in a temporal loop by King Solomon's brass frogs, the Black Panther and company suddenly find themselves in Alberdene, Texas -- in the year 1875! And as if that weren't bad enough, they're trapped with no apparent means to get home! Guest starring BLAZE OF GLORY's Rawhide Kid, Kid Colt, and The Two-Gun Kid! It's rip-roarin', rootin'- tootin' action at the OK Corral! Yee haw, y'all! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-03876-3-04611 (MarvelPG) 2.75 INCREDIBLE HULK #42 COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS BRUCE JONES (W)/LEE WEEKS (P)/TOM PALMER (I) • THE SCOOP: The Hulk continues his new-era rampage with a arc from Bruce Jones, guest penciller Lee Weeks and inker Tom Palmer! • THE STORY: The hostage crisis goes from bad to worse as Bruce Banner's monstrous alter ego enters stage right with a vengeance! But that's exactly what Agent Pratt and his men wanted in the first place. See, they've got a special present for their green-skinned quarry! • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. 7-59606-04745-1-0421 (MarvelPG) 2.25 INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END COVER BY DALE KEOWN PETER DAVID (W)/DALE KEOWN (P)/JOE WEEMS (I) • THE SCOOP: Writer Peter David and artist Dale Keown, the creative team on some of the most popular Hulk stories ever, reunite to tell the final adventure of the green goliath! • THE SET-UP: Ever wonder how the careers of your favorite heroes would end? Us too, so we're asking the greatest creators associated with top characters to tell the final story as if their series were drawing to a close! • THE STORY: You took a sneak peek at it in Wizard #126, now journey with us into a far-flung future in which the only things living on the planet Earth are Bruce Banner, the Incredible Hulk, and cockroaches with attitude... all of whom are at each other's throats! It's the final Hulk story ever as "The Last Titan" finally comes to understand his reason for existence -- if only he can survive it! • THE WRITER SPEAKS: "It's about the relationship between the Hulk and Bruce Banner, and the final showdown between them," explained David. "By the end of the story, Banner will have a number of revelations about why things happened the way they did -- why the Hulk was created, why he has suffered through all this." • THE FORMAT: This 48-page, bookshelf one-shot features a cardstock cover and is printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05133-5-00111 (MarvelPG) 5.95 INFINITY ABYSS #2 COVER BY JIM STARLIN JIM STARLIN (W & P)/AL MILGROM (I) The cosmic thrills continue! With our survival on the line, Thanos and Moondragon delve into Adam Warlock's damaged psyche! Meanwhile, Dr. Strange, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man continue their quest for answers as our reality draws closer to extinction! The 2nd issue of this bi-weekly, 6-part series is 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy stock paper. 7-59606-05156-4-00211 (MarvelPG) 2.99 PARADISE X #3 PAINTED COVER BY ALEX ROSS ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER (W)/DOUG BRAITHWAITE (P)/BILL REINHOLD (I) The wedding of King Britain and Medusa leads to a confrontation between the Wolverine of "Days of Future Past" and the Logan of Earth X! Meanwhile, the Punisher faces off against Jigsaw and the Kingpin -- as Captain America comes to a chilling realization! Printed on glossy stock paper with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05259-2-00311 (MarvelPG) 2.99 THE ULTIMATES #6 COVER BY BRYAN HITCH MARK MILLAR (W)/BRYAN HITCH (P)/ANDREW CURRIE (I) • THE SCOOP: The fantastic finale of the first story arc! • THE STORY: The Ultimates are now international celebrities, but fame isn't all it's cracked up to be! Beseiged by emergencies, the team discovers how they fit into Tony Stark's plans -- as their many mysteries are revealed! • THE BUZZ: "I was blown away by the first issue of THE ULTIMATES, so you can imagine my surprise when I was even more impressed with the second issue." -TheFourthRail.com • THE FORMAT: 32 pages, with ads. Printed on glossy paper, with a cardstock cover. 7-59606-05168-7-00611 2.25 Marvel Hardcovers THE PUNISHER HC cover by STEVE DILLON • THE SCOOP: A killer compilation collecting the entire 12-issue Marvel Knights limited series of 2000, plus the out-of-print PUNISHER KILLS THE MARVEL UNIVERSE and Joe Quesada's story from MARVEL KNIGHTS: DOUBLE SHOT #1 -- all in one super-size hardcover, now with tons of behind-the-scenes extras! • THE STORY: The scourge of the underworld returns to blast the dirtbags and dealers off the mean streets of New York City! Look for old friends, strangely changed enemies, and tons of trademark humor and ultra-violence -- as only writer Garth Ennis, penciler Steve Dillon & Co. can deliver! • THE BUZZ: "Ennis' dark wit and Dillon's no-nonsense visual style are a perfect match -- and make for a story that is pure blood, guts and junehem... and above all else, a damn fine read." - IGN.com • THE FORMAT: 352-page hardcover. Printed on 7 1/4" x 10m 7/8" glossy stock paper. 7-59606-10982-1-00111 34.95 ALIAS HC cover by david mack • THE SCOOP: Collecting the first nine issue of Brian Michael Bendis's next hit -- the critically acclaimed, adult-themed crime series! Now with tons of behind-the-scenes extras! • THE STORY: Meet Jessica Jones, a one-time, unsuccessful costumed super hero, who's now a self-destructive, chain- smoking, alcoholic with a mean inferiority complex! Jones is the owner and sole employee of Alias Investigations -- a small private-investigative firm specializing in superhuman cases. But this time, the former Avenger is in way over her head! Because, while working a missing-persons case, she unwittingly uncovers Captain America's secret identity! One murder later, Jones finds herself embroiled in a situation that's rapidly spinning out of control! • THE BUZZ: "The standout in Marvel Comics' new explicit content-allowed line blends hard-boiled melodrama with unusual ethical dilemmas..." -Entertainment Weekly • THE FORMAT: This 208-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" by 10 7/8" glossy-stock paper. 7-59606-10872-5-00111 29.95 MARVEL: FANBOYS & BADGIRLS—BILL & JOE'S MARVELOUS ADVENTURE! cover by joe quesada • THE SCOOP: This all-new hardcover artbook spotlights the greatest illustrations, examines the most controversial decisions, and reveals the behind-the-scenes scandals of comics' greatest comeback! • THE STORY: Out of the ashes of bankruptcy, Marvel reimagined the Spider-Man and X-Men franchise, attracted some of the industry's most talented -- and unique -- creators, and was the only major comics publisher to post growth in 2001. Presented here are the untold stories behind such moves as The House's decision to drop the Comics Code, the creation of its adult imprint, the truth behind Spider-Girl, its hotly debated "no-reprint" policy and the decision to reveal Wolverine's origin! Complimented by a spectacular assortment of sketches and iconic covers, Bill Jemas and Joe Quesada tell it like it is, like it was and like it will be! Plus, insights and observations from the creators that made the magic, like Jeph Loeb and Mark Millar! • THE FORMAT: This 144-page hardcover is printed on 7 1/4" by 10 7/8" glossy-stock paper. 7-59606-10927-2-00111 25.99 Marvel Posters CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 POSTER ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #˝ POSTER You wanted it, you got it... more Marvel posters! And this month it's the patriotic covers to CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 and ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #˝! 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 June you can salute both Spidey and the Sentinel of Liberty! 7-59606-05400-8-00111 CAPTAIN AMERICA 5.95 7-59606-05400-8-00111 ULT. SPIDER-MAN 5.95 Marvel Kites COOL SPIDER-MAN KITES • THE SCOOP: Straight from his blockbuster movie, the web-slinger takes to the skies in kites by Spectra Star! • 25" x 31" POLY DIAMOND KITE: This traditional diamond-shaped kite features movie version Spider-Man and provides an excellent airfoil for rock solid performance. Ready-to-fly with streamer tails, kite handle and line. Wind rated for 5 to 15 mph breeze. Kite 0-26235-09975-6 $0.99 - $1.99 (s.r.p.) 42" POLY DELTA KITE Easy and fun to fly, ride the wind with Spectra Star's 42" Poly Delta Kite! Features the classic Spider-Man graphic. Great performance with a 42" sailspan. Includes kite line and handle and is rated for flying in 5 to 15 mph breeze. 0-26235-03083-4 $1.99 - $2.99 (s.r.p.) 52" POLY DELTA KITE Combines big size and incredible flight performance to create a proven winner with our Spider-Man movie graphic! A huge 52" sailspan makes this Spectra Star's best flyer! This is the best flying delta in the sky with kite line and handle included. Rated for 5 to 15 mph breeze. 0-26235-05651-3 $2.99 - $3.99 (s.r.p.) MIXED POLY KITE DISPLAY Features 16 each of the three kites described above. The display covers both the movie version and the classic version of Spider-Man. The corrugated display is self-standing. 0-26235-04538-8 $95.52 - $143.52 (s.r.p.) Marvel Trades UNIVERSE X VOL. 2 TP new painted cover by alex ross ALEX ROSS & JIM KRUEGER/VARIOUS Still available! World-renowned illustrator Alex Ross (MARVELS, Kingdom Come) continues his vision of Marvel's alternate future! Ross is joined by Brent Anderson, Doug Braithwaite, co-writer Jim Krueger, Tom Palmer, John Totleben, and more as he reveals wild new versions of the Avengers, Spider-Man, the Hulk, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men and more! Plus: this 336- page trade paperback features an all-new painted cover by Ross! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in March. Please use MAR? to order.) 7-59606-10885-5-00111 24.95 G.I. JOE VOL. 2 TP cover by herb trimpe LARRY HAMA (W)/VARIOUS (P) Still available! Marvel continues to collect one of its most popular comic series of the 1980s! Duke, Scarlet, Snake Eyes, Stalker and Roadblock -- fighting for freedom wherever there's trouble! America's best and brightest are the only force capable of standing against the evil terrorist organization known as Cobra! This 240-page trade paperback reprints G.I. JOE #11 - #20! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in March. Please use MAR? to order.) 7-59606-10907-4-00111 24.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN VOL. 3 TP COVER BY MARK BAGLEY BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/MARK BAGLEY (P)/ART THIBERT (I) Still available! If juggling high school and a new career as a super hero wasn't enough, Peter Parker now must contend with the deranged Dr. Octopus -- out to kill everyone and anyone associated with the accident that grafted hideous metal tentacles to his body! This 176-page trade paperback reprints ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #14 - #21! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in March. Please use MAR? to order.) 7-59606-10879-4-00111 17.95 BLAZE OF GLORY TP COVER BY LEONARDO MANCO JOHN OSTRANDER (W)/LEONARDO MANCO (P) Still available! Thrill to the last ride of Marvel's Western heroes -- as chronicled by John Ostrander and Leonardo Manco, co- creators of July's APACHE SKIES! This rip roarin' 96-page trade paperback reveals the last ride of Rawhide Kid, Kid Colt, Gunhawk, Reno Jones, Caleb Hammer, the Outlaw Kid, the Two-Gun Kid and Red Wolf! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in March. Please use MAR? to order.) 7-59606-10906-7-00111 11.50 GHOST RIDER: THE HAMMER LANE TP COVER BY TRENT KANIUGA DEVIN GRAYSON (W)/TRENT KANIUGA (P) Still available! In his youth, Johnny Blaze found himself transformed into a skeletal fire demon, thundering through the night on a mystical motorcycle of pure hellfire! Now Blaze once again finds himself possessed by a demon that demands vengeance! And so the, High Lord of Hell on Earth once again haunts America's highways, delivering his righteous wrath upon the souls of the wicked! This 144-page trade paperback reprints the six-issue Marvel Knights mini-series! (Marvel Memo: This item was solicited in March. Please use MAR? to order.) 7-59606-10910-4-00111 15.95 WOLVERINE/DEADPOOL: WEAPON X COVER BY J. H. WILLIAMS III FRANK TIERI (W)/SEAN CHEN & GEORGES JEANTY (P) • THE SCOOP: Collecting the stories that lead to the upcoming WEAPON X: THE DRAFT! • THE STORY: The shadow-ops organization that transformed Logan into the world's most lethal killing machine returns -- and its mysterious new director has big plans for Wolverine! But when Logan rebuffs the reconstituted Weapon X program, management is forced to settle for second best. Enter... Deadpool?! Unfortunately for Wade Wilson, his very first assignment may test the limits of his loyalty! Reprinting WOLVERINE #162 - #166, plus DEADPOOL: AGENT OF WEAPON X #1 - #4! • THE FORMAT: 240-page trade paperback! 7-59606-10915-9-00111 21.99 EXILES VOL. 2: A WORLD APART TP COVER BY MIKE MCKONE JUDD WINICK (W)/MIKE MCKONE & JIM CALAFIORE (P) • THE SCOOP: The X-Men meet Quantum Leap in Wizard's "Book of the Month!" • THE STORY: The quest continues as Blink's band struggles to survive their desperate directive to right the wrongs of the Marvel Multiverse -- including battles with the Hulk and Galactus! Collecting EXILES #5-#11, written by Pulitzer Prize- nominee Judd Winick and illustrated by Mike McKone with Jim Calafiore! • THE BUZZ: "The best new X-concept on the market. What I like most about this idea is that it is essentially a WHAT IF? book with a regular cast of characters who get to experience the whole show." - ComicBookGalaxy.com • THE FORMAT: 160-page trade paperback! 7-59606-11021-6-00111 14.99 NEW X-MEN VOL. 2: IMPERIAL TP COVER BY FRANK QUITELY GRANT MORRISON (W)/FRANK QUITELY, ETHAN VAN SCIVER & IGOR KORDEY (P) • THE SCOOP: Continuing Grant Morrison's bold reinterpretation of comics' #1 super team! • THE STORY: As protesters lay siege to the Xavier Institute, Professor X lies in a coma -- trapped within the shattered form of his evil twin! Cassandra Nova, the psionic psychopath inhabiting Xavier's body, has returned to Earth -- with the might of the entire Shi'ar Imperium! Collecting NEW X-MEN #118 - #126! • THE BUZZ: "At the end of each issue, I find myself truly shocked -- wondering what will happen next and dreading the wait. Under Grant Morrison's guidance, NEW X-MEN has become the comic book equivalent of heroin. I can't wait for my next hit." - Cinescape • THE FORMAT: 224-page trade paperback! 7-59606-10887-9-00111 19.99 ESSENTIAL TOMB OF DRACULA TP COVER BY JOHN ROMITA & GIL KANE MARV WOLFMAN (W)/ GENE COLAN (P) • THE SCOOP: Collecting the historic horror run! • THE STORY: Dracula's name alone is enough to inspire nightmares. The legendary lord of the undead first appeared in the Marvel Universe in the 1970s -- and TOMB OF DRACULA, the most popular of The House's horror titles, lasted an astonishing seven years. Now it's time to experience the legend as we collect the first 28 issues of the classic spooky series, plus GIANT-SIZE CHILLERS #1! • THE FORMAT: To save you moolah, this 592-page trade paperback is printed in bold black-and-white! 7-59606-10920-3-00111 14.99 INCREDIBLE HULK VOL. 1: RETURN OF THE MONSTER COVER BY KAARE ANDREWS BRUCE JONES (W)/JOHN ROMITA JR.(P) • THE SCOOP: Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #34 - #39, written by horror writer Bruce Jones and illustrated by the great John Romita Jr.! • THE STORY: Blamed for the televised murder of a child, Bruce Banner and his brutish alter-ego become Public Enemy #1 -- hounded by society, hunted by the law, and targeted by a mysterious third party with a sinister agenda all its own -- one that cuts to the very heart of Banner's strange affliction! THE BUZZ: "With interesting stories like this, Jones can stay writing INCREDIBLE HULK forever. An excellent start. Grade: A." - Comics Buyer's Guide • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback. 7-59606-10943-2-00111 12.99 THOR: THE DEATH OF ODIN PAINTED COVER BY ARIEL OLIVETTI DAN JURGENS (W)/STUART IMMONEN & JOE BENNETT (P) • THE SCOOP: Collecting the story that turned the God of Thunder into the Lord of Asgard! • THE STORY: Odin's heroic sacrifice has shaken the Eternal Realm to its very foundations -- and flipped the Thunder God's world upside-down! Now, Thor grapples with his new position and newfound power -- leaving Midgard bereft of its immortal defender! Collecting THOR #39-#44! • THE FORMAT: 144-page trade paperback! 7-59606-10925-8-00111 12.99 DAREDEVIL: WAKE UP PAINTED COVER BY DAVID MACK BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (W)/DAVID MACK (A) • THE SCOOP: Collecting the critically acclaimed arc by Brian Michael Bendis and David Mack! • THE STORY: Meet Ben Urich, investigative reporter for the Daily Bugle. His current assignment: the media circus that is the murder trial of Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin of Crime! So why is Urich spending all his time with the catatonic son of the two-bit costumed criminal called Leap Frog? And how is Daredevil connected to a child he doesn't even know? • THE FORMAT: 96-page trade paperback! 7-59606-10948-7-00111 9.99 ESSENTIAL HULK VOL. 1 TP COVER BY BRUCE TIMM STAN LEE (W)/JACK KIRBY (P) • THE SCOOP: The bargain-priced collection is available again! • THE STORIES: Collecting INCREDIBLE HULK #1 - #6 and selections from TALES TO ASTONISH #60 - #91! This 512- page trade paperback is printed in bold black-and-white! • THE FORMAT: 512-page trade paperback! 7-59606-10993-7-00111 14.99 MARVEL MASTERWORKS: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN VOL. 1 HC Back in print! Collecting AMAZING FANTASY #15, plus AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 - #10! STAR08652 49.99 MARVEL VISIONARIES: GIL KANE COVER BY GIL KANE VARIOUS (W)/GIL KANE (P) • THE SCOOP: A lifetime retrospective of the legend's greatest work for the House of Ideas! • THE STORIES: Joining the immortal Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and John Romita in the annals of The House's history is one of the industry's most gifted artists: Gil Kane! With his fluid pencils, Kane brought a loving familiarity to Mighty Marvel's most popular characters in a body of work reprinted for fans new and old alike! Collecting TALES TO ASTONISH #76 (Kane's first Marvel work, featuring the Hulk), TALES OF SUSPENSE #88 - #91 (Captain America vs. the Red Skull), CAPTAIN MARVEL #17, DAREDEVIL #146 (the definitive Bullseye), MARVEL PREMIERE #1 (Him becomes Adam Warlock) and #15 (first appearance of Iron Fist), WHAT IF? #3 ("What If the Avengers Never Were?") and #24 ("What If Gwen Stacy lived?"), the classic AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #99 and #123, and MARVEL COMICS PRESENTS #116 (featuring the Two-Gun Kid) -- plus, the cover to MIGHTY MARVEL WESTERN #44 (Kane's favorite)! • THE FORMAT: 256-page trade paperback! 7-59606-10888-6-00111 21.99 X-MEN VISIONARIES: JIM LEE COVER BY JIM LEE CHRIS CLAREMONT (W)/JIM LEE (P) • THE SCOOP: The House celebrates Jim Lee, the illustrator that spawned countless imitators and inspired a legion of fans! • THE STORIES: Before he helped make X-MEN #1 the best-selling comic book of all time, Lee dazzled readers and critics alike with his stunning artwork on UNCANNY X-MEN! Find out why in this collection of his early work on the world's most popular mutants! Reprinting UNCANNY X-MEN #248, #256 - #258, #268 - #269 and #273 - #277! • THE FORMAT: 288-page trade paperback! 7-59606-10921-0-00111 21.99 Diamond Select SPIDER-MAN'S ROGUES' GALLERY: THE SANDMAN MINI-BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Art Asylum! Who better to sculpt the inmates of Spider-Man's Rogues' Gallery than the inmates of the Art Asylum? Just like the first piece, The Lizard (shipping in June), this piece not only breaks the rules, it rewrites the whole book! From the detailed grains of sand to the realistic expression on his face, this piece must be seen to be believed! This bust measures over 6" high from the 3" wide sand base to the top of his sand fist! Spidey better keep one eye open against this Sandman! Featuring a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and limited to a 10,000-piece production run. Guaranteed to ship in July, 2002! Bust $45.00 ULTIMATE MARVEL GIRL BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Rudy Garcia and designed in conjunction with Adam Kubert. The Ultimate Marvel Girl (Jean Grey) bust is fourth in the Ultimate X-Men line! Rudy Garcia has captured all her power and grace; short hair, sexy attitude… masking one of the most powerful psychic minds on the planet! While other teens have trouble just growing up, she's got it doubly bad, dealing with adolescence and burgeoning psychic powers! How much power is contained in this attractive package? This piece is in scale with the rest of the Ultimates line, measuring 7" high with a display base featuring the Ultimate X-Men logo. The box features original art by Adam Kubert colored by Rich Isanove, and inspired by the bust itself. This piece is limited to 10,000 pieces and features a full-color, individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Also available as a special edition, limited to 500 pieces, each including a certificate/mini-print, hand-signed by Kubert and Garcia! Guaranteed to ship in June, 2002! REGULAR EDITION—Bust $50.00 SPECIAL EDITION—Bust $70.00 THE AVENGERS: THOR 8-INCH RESIN STATUE A Diamond Select Release! The god of thunder returns, sculpted by Shawn Nagle! Thor has long been one of the most powerful and popular Avengers. This is the second in the line of statues portraying the Avengers and their key adversary in the middle of yet another battle, with the fate of the universe hanging in the balance! Frozen in the moment he brings the forces of nature to bear on his evil half-brother Loki (coming soon!), Thor comes mounted on a detailed castle ruin base. By Odin's Beard, this is no mere "mini-statue!" This 9" high statue is sculpted in scale with the previously released Red Skull Statue and all future statues to be released in the line. The statue is limited to 3,000-piece total production run and comes with a full-color Certificate of Authenticity. Guaranteed to ship in July, 2002! Statue $85.00 MARVEL UNIVERSE BLADE MINI-BUST A Diamond Select Release! Sculpted by Sam Greenwell and XX! First in a line of Marvel universe busts, Blade is a half- vampire who hunts the creatures of the nights! Marvel's resident vampire hunter returns in an all Marvel Knights series this spring, and Diamond Select celebrates that return with their first Marvel Universe bust! The Blade Mini-Bust may be smaller in size than DST's Ultimates line (6" inches high), but it's packed with the same detail and energy you've come to expect from Diamond Select. Jumping into battle, fangs and stakes at the ready, this is Blade at his baddest! Bloodsuckers beware! This release includes a full-color Certificate of Authenticity and limited to a 2,002-piece production run, commemorating the year of the new comic series release! Guaranteed to ship in July, 2002! Bust $45.00 BRYAN HITCH ULTIMATE THOR POSTER A Diamond Select Release! The hits just keep coming from the Ultimate Marvel line! The latest addition to the best-selling Marvel Comics line is Ultimates! This series takes a fresh and updated look at the members of the Avengers mansion. Fan- favorite Bryan Hitch has updated the look of these characters and made them fresh for a new generation of fans. The son of Odin is captured raising his famous hammer, Mjolnir, as lighting surrounds him in the dark of night! The perfect item to display in your own mansion wall, or on the floor… to cover up that messy stain in the carpet before Jarvis returns from his vacation! Measuring 22 Ľ" x 34" and printed on 100lb paper for longer life. Guaranteed to ship in June, 2002! Poster, 22x34, FC $5.99 BEST OF MARVEL 2003 WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select Release! Has there been a better year in recent memory for the House of Ideas? Marvel has taken the comics world by storm, hiring the best in the business to write and draw some of the most famous characters in the comics world. What better way to look ahead than a calendar featuring some of the most popular images from the past year in Marvel history! This 12" x 12" wall calendar features 13 images, many that have rarely been seen due to the immediate sell-out of the comics they covered! Make yours Marvel in 2003, and decorate your wall or office with pride. Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 SPIDER-MAN 2003 WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select Release! Wow, could Spidey have a better year than 2003? Hit comics, a hit movie, and an unprecedented level of fan-interest! This calendar includes images of Spidey through the ages, from the '60s up to his current look, as well as the Ultimate Marvel version! Show your love for everyone's favorite wall-crawler with this this 12" x 12" wall calendar including 13 great images of Spidey and is equally famous foes! Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 X-MEN 2003 WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select Release! Mutants everywhere, unite! This is the calendar you've been waiting for! Some of the most exciting members of the Marvel Universe, these longstanding heroes have been feared and hated by humanity for years. Well, they'll be shunned no longer! Fear no sentinels or covert government group and display your mutant heroes with pride! This 12" x 12" wall calendar features 13 highly sought-after images of everyone's favorite mutant outcasts. From the bad-to-the- bone Wolverine to the logical and super-intelligent Beast, they're all here! Save yourself the trouble driving to Westchester and Xavier's school for your mutant fix, just stop by your local comic shop and tell them Diamond Select sent you! Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 Dynamic Forces AMAZING SPIDER-MAN LITHOGRAPH Artist Randy Queen tackles the Amazing Spider-Man in this brand-new Dynamic FORCES Limited Edition Lithograph! Renowned for his work on his own Darkchylde series, this is the very first time Randy has drawn Marvel's flagship superhero and after seeing this image, you'll want more, more, more of Randy's incredible take on the arachnid! Measures 18" x 24" and is printed on 80 lbs. Gallerie Art Silk Stock. $19.99 MSRP SIGNED BY ARTIST RANDY QUEEN $49.99 MSRP! RE-MARKED EDITION BY ARTIST RANDY GREEN FEATURING A SPIDER-MAN HEAD SKETCH ON THE BASE OF EACH LITHO $89.99 MSRP! SPIDER-MAN/BLACK CAT: THE EVIL THAT MEN DO #1 SIGNED Signed by both artists Terry and Rachel Dodson! Spider-Man's old flame – the Black Cat – returns in this new series written by Kevin Smith and beautifully drawn by Terry (Harley Quinn) Dodson & Rachel Dodson! This puppy will have an MSRP of $39.99, but to commemorate, DF is offering it at the Introductory Price of $19.79, the year that the Black Cat first appeared! $19.79 MSRP. Limited Edition! DF RE-MARKED EDITION BY ARTIST TERRY DODSON WITH A BLACK CAT HEAD-SKETCH AT THE BASE OF EACH COVER $69.99 MSRP! SPIDER-MAN: GET KRAVEN #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Al Rio! $29.99 MSRP Limited Signed Edition! RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A KRAVEN HEAD SKETCH ON THE COMIC $69.99 MSRP! THOR/CAPTAIN AMERICA/SPIDER-MAN CANVAS GICLEE SIGNED Signed by Artist Dan Jurgens! This beautiful Giclee is soooo big, that it will ship stretched on wood for you to frame immediately! Dynamic Forces Giclees are high end reproductions that capture every detail of the original possible. The resulting print has no perceptible dot pattern, an endless array of richly saturated color, and every nuance of the original image. Limited To Only 199 In The World! $599.99 MSRP THE THING: FREAKSHOW #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Scott Kollins! Yep, The Thing of the FF! The ever lovin' blue-eyed idol of millions (and millions) with his own series! $19.99 MSRP. Limited Signed Edition! ALSO AVAILABLE RE-MARKED WITH A THING HEAD SKETCH BY ARTIST SCOTT KOLLINS AT THE MSRP OF $69.99! INCREDIBLE HULK: THE END SIGNED Signed by writer Peter David! $29.99 MSRP Limited Edition! SPIDER-MAN: SWEET CHARITY SIGNED Signed by Darick Robertson $29.99 MSRP Limited Signed Edition! INFINITY ABYSS #1 SIGNED Signed by writer/artist Jim Starlin! $19.99 MSRP. Limited Edition! RE-MARKED EDITION WITH A THANOS "HEAD SKETCH" ON THE COMIC $69.99 MSRP! THOR #50 SIGNED Signed by writer Dan Jurgens! The Big Five-O! And Thor doesn't look a day over 29! Here is the climax to the story by Dan "The Man" Jurgens! Available both signed (Limited Edition of 1,500 Signed Comics) by him and also as a Re-Marked Edition! $19.99 MSRP. RE-MARKED EDITION BY WRITER/ARTIST DAN JURGENS FEATURING A THOR HEAD SKETCH ON THE BASE OF EACH COMIC FOR $69.99 MSRP! THE CALL OF DUTY: THE BROTHERHOOD #1 SIGNED Signed by artist Art Thibert! $29.99 MSRP. Limited Edition! ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #13 SIGNED Signed and Re-Marked by artists Mark Bagley and Art Thibert! This monumental issue marks a major turning point in the relationship between Peter Parker and Mary Jane — or should we say Spider-Man and Mary Jane? Peter decides to reveal his alter-ego to Mary Jane and DF is offering this historic issue signed by the entire Ultimate Spidey creative team! $89.99 MSRP. Limited Edition of 99 Re-Marked Comics WIZARD ENTERTAINMENT Black Bull JUST A PILGRIM: GARDEN OF EDEN #4 Cover by DAVE GIBBONS Written by GARTH ENNIS; Art by CARLOS EZQUERRA; Colors by PAUL MOUNTS Garth Ennis writes the shocking conclusion to the epic second Just A Pilgrim series Garden Of Eden. Find out who lives and who dies. See how horribly they die and why. Pilgrim's final conflict with amputee pirate Castenado in the first series can't touch this. Learn the fate of Maggie, Christine, the space shuttle Ishmael and the awful truth about the Sliders. To say anymore would spoil the fun. Artist Carlos Ezquerra has outdone himself with his work on this issue. As a special bonus, Just A Pilgrim: Garden Of Eden #4 features dramatic cover artwork by Dave Gibbons (Watchmen) and is edited by Jimmy Palmiotti. In stores June 12, 2002 FC, 32 pg $2.99 Wizard Entertainment WIZARD: THE COMICS MAGAZINE #130 Wizard: The Comics Magazine #130 is our summer preview issue! This is where you'll get the inside news on the hottest projects. The Fantastic Four by Mark Waid and Mike Wieringo, Black Cat/Spider-Man by Kevin Smith and Terry Dodson along with Battle Of The Planets by Alex Ross are all previewed here. Get additional inside information on: New X-Men the end of Cassandra Nova storyline and why Jean Grey has turned back into Phoenix; Ultimate X-Men: The Coming Of Proteus; and what new Uncanny X-Men writer Chuck Austen plans to do with the title. New X-Men artist, Ethan Van Sciver draws a new Wolverine cover for this issue of Wizard. Wizard #130 presents a 22-page Avengers #56 preview by acclaimed writer Geoff Johns (JSA, The Flash) with artist Kieron Dwyer (credits). Read it all here first! Artist John Cassaday creates a dazzling new Avengers cover with Iron Man, Captain America and the Scarlet Witch for this issues cover. Meet the one-and-only Alan Moore in an exclusive Wizard Q&A interview. We sit down with the creator of Watchmen and America's Best Comics to talk about his Marvelman/Miracleman "dispute" with Marvel, what's new with his ABC comics line and what he thinks about the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen motion picture in development, among many other things. Kevin Smith (Green Arrow) and J. Michael Straczynski (Amazing Spider-Man) are writing some of the best selling comic books published today. Complete your collection of fantastic works with our Smith and Straczynski checklists in this issue! 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. Magazine (Wolverine by Van Sciver) $4.99 Magazine (Avengers by Cassaday) $4.99 TOYFARE #60 TOYFARE: THE TOY MAGAZINE #60 is our special fifth anniversary issue! To celebrate, we'll review the Biggest Events In Toys Over The Last 5 Years. From the explosion of new toy companies, action figures, collectible variants, limited edition exclusives and tons more, we bring you the biggest successes, turning points trends and more. Our Star Wars: Episode II Attack Of The Clones toy exposé will inform readers on which of the newest figures are the hottest, rarest and what is yet to come from Hasbro. Transformers is about to have a major event go down, and ToyFare is the place to find out how Hasbro will rock the toy world this summer! We have a special Transformers toy cover direct from Hasbro this month to go along with the event! Twisted ToyFare Theatre presents its first ever expanded adventure in the largest TTT ever—MEGO SECRET WARS! Mego Spidey and the gang are sucked away from Megoville to the Beyonder's mysterious and deadly realm. Bandai's Gundam line explodes this summer with the release of G-Gundam. Learn all of the stories behind all of the world's coolest Gundams in this issue! Get the latest prices for the newest collectible toy craze—Bobble Heads in the ToyFare Price Guide! 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! Track how much your figures are worth and which ones have changed in value in our price guide. ToyFare has the most complete, full-color action figure price guide available. Whether you're a casual toy fan or an obsessive super collector, you can't afford to miss this issue of ToyFare: The Toy Magazine. Magazine (G-Gundam cover) $4.99 Magazine (Transformers cover) $4.99 INQUEST GAMER #87 INQUEST GAMER IS NOW STANDARD MAGAZINE SIZE! InQuest Gamer #87 is our MEGA-MAGIC issue with a 40- page mammoth Magic Players Guide. Get every single Magic card with the full Oracle wordings in our super-comprehensive guide. Plus, get more on Judgment in our biggest Magic players issue of the year What are the best Light Side and best Dark Side decks for Wizards of the Coast's new Star Wars card game? Find out as we give you the Ultimate Star Wars Decks, plus rundown the top cards in this new game. Yu-Gi-Oh is the newest Japanese import collectible card game from Upper Deck. Get the latest info on every card in our Yu- Gi-Oh Specialty Guide. See all the promos and learn what cards are going for big bucks! Did You know Lord of the Rings was supposed to be the second ever CCG from Wizards Of The Coast? Richard Garfield designed the Star Wars card game with Darth Vader and Han Solo in mind, though they're not in the game. We go way behind the scenes of some of the hottest games—Decipher's Lord of the Rings, Wizards of the Coast's Star Wars, Games Workshop's Warhammer, Score's Buffy—and dig up the most interesting facts you never knew about your favorite games. InQuest Gamer #87 is BIGGER and BETTER with Killer Decks, 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 $4.99 WIZARD TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE COLLECTER'S EDITION VOLUME 2 By overwhelming popular demand, Wizard Entertainment presents the second TWISTED TOYFARE THEATRE trade paperback! This 104-page book collects more of the best and funniest episodes from ToyFare magazine's monthly Twisted Mego Theatre (TMT) comic strips. In addition to the 14 strips re-presented here, this book will feature the Top 10 Most Violent Moments that were edited out of ToyFare magazine. See these scenes as they were originally photographed. TV producer and toy fan Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, writes the introduction to this landmark collection. Hear from the cast members themselves as they speak to you about being a part of the Twisted ToyFare team every month! Over the past five years, we've shot hundreds of "Big Shots" photos for the ToyFare price guide. In this trade paperback, you'll get a special collection of the funniest and most outrageous ones ever printed. If you loved the first Twisted ToyFare Theatre trade paperback, you'll flip for this volume! FC, 104 pages, Prestige Format $9.99 Wizard Exclusives UNCANNY X-MEN #94 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— Uncanny X-Men #94, with the very first appearance of the all-new X-Men by writer Len Wein and artist Dave Cockrum. Artist Frank Quitely illustrates a dramatic all-new 2-part acetate cover featuring the Wolverine, Cyclops, Colossus, Jean Grey and Thunderbird. FC, Suggested retail $13.99 O/A WIZARD ULTIMATE MARVEL SPECIAL As Marvel Comics' Ultimate comic book line continues to produce some of the best Marvel Comics published today, Wizard proudly presents our first-ever ULTIMATE MARVEL Special Edition! Sit down with Marvel Editor-In-Chief Joe Quesada, President Bill Jemas, writers Brian Micahel Bendis and Mark Millar, the creators of the spectacular Ultimate line as they talk about the grand plan for the entire line, what's next and how they plan to stay on top. Learn about all of the secret items hidden within the pages of all the Ultimate comics as we present "Ultimate Easter Eggs." See the "Top 10 Ultimate Shockers" and find out about the eagerly anticipated Ultimate Fantastic Four! Everything you've ever wanted to know about Ultimate Spider- Man, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, The Ultimates , creators Brian Bendis, Mark Bagley, Adam Kubert, Mark Millar, Bryan Hitch and much more including a complete checklist and updated price guide will be in this ultimate publication that only Wizard could produce. EXCLUSIVE: Read 8 unpublished pages from Ultimate X-Men #1 drawn by Adam Kubert. These pages wound up being cut from the first issue in favor of moving the story in a different direction. Read these exclusive pages and enjoy this fantastic artwork only in this special. Magazine $4.99 O/A JUST A PILGRIM MEGA-BUST Garth Ennis' newest hero, the Pilgrim, is immortalized in three dimensions in this first-ever MEGA-BUST offering from Black Bull Entertainment. Scuplted by the talented artists, Sculpt This at Moore Creations, this is a hand painted cold cast porcelain limited edition of 999 pieces. Standing over 7 inches tall the Pilgrim proudly holds his Time Warner Seventy Seven Carbine rifle over his shoulder Bust PI O/A PATRIOT UNMASKED From J. Michael Straczynski's hit Top Cow comic book Rising Stars comes this all-new Patriot figure with a newly sculpted unmasked head and battered body made just for ToyFare Magazine. Made in conjunction with Dynamic Forces, Palisades Marketing and Top Cow Productions, ToyFare is proud to present this stunning Patriot variant which will arrive in a special collector box Bust PI ******************** COMICS SECTION AAA MILWAUKEE PUBLISHING ARSENIC LULLABIES VOLUME 2 #1 by Douglas Paszkiewicz This book is the pinnacle of dark humor. That means it's not for everyone. If you can laugh at a fetus dressing up as a teddy bear, a baby getting 1,000 brain transplants, or a tooth fairy who helps a dad become more abusive so he'll knock out his kid's teeth (so Toothy doesn't have to wait for them to fall out naturally), then you may never find a more perfect series to get started on! b&w, 24pg $2.50 AAA POP COMICS ************************* See this month's Oni Press listings in the COMICS SECTION for the Madman Adventures TP! ************************* THE MADMAN PICTURE EXHIBITION #3 by Various The Madman 10-Year Anniversary is in full party mode with this third issue of art collecting the greatest gathering of talent on a single project ever! This issue features the "Legendary" skills of artists like Art Adams, Mike Mignola, Geof Darrow, Dave Gibbons, and Gary Gianni, as well as Image founders Todd McFarlane, Erik Larson, Jim Lee, Mark Silvestri, and Jim Valentino. You'll swoon to the sexy stylings of Adam Hughes, Chris Bachalo, Dan Brereton, Kent Williams, Tony Harris, Michael Avon Oeming, Dave Johnson, and many many more! This baby is packed with powerful pugilistic power! So much so that you'll want to rip out the staples, cut it apart and run down to the frame shop. It's the Louvre of comic book art! FC, 32pg $3.95 AARDVARK VANAHEIM CEREBUS #279 by Dave Sim & Gerhard LATTER DAYS: Part 14 (of 35) "Pretty Flowers, Pretty Sunsets"—Wait a minute! Wait a minute! An issue of Cerebus titled "Pretty Flowers, Pretty Sunsets"?! I haven't even read it yet and I already want my money back! Includes Part Three of Sim's essay, "Islam, My Islam." The countdown to issue 300 (March, 2004) continues… t-minus 21 and counting! b&w, 24pg $2.25 ABIOGENESIS PRESS STRANGEHAVEN #14 by Gary Spencer Millidge More extraordinary events occur in the mysterious village of Strangehaven! Police Sergeant Clarke makes a breakthrough in his investigation into Suzie's disappearance, while Alex receives a surprise invitation to join a certain clandestine society and there's an unlikely seduction in store for George. Plus, the usual assorted features, readers' letters and another fully painted cover by Millidge. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A STRANGEHAVEN #13 by Gary Spencer Millidge Following the previous evening's extraordinary events, the village's only lawman, Sgt. Clarke, investigates one suspected ritual murder, one apparent suicide, and one missing person. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ********************** STAR OF THE MONTH STRANGEHAVEN VOLUME 2: BROTHERHOOD TP by Gary Spencer Millidge The second Strangehaven trade paperback collects issues #7-12 of the critically acclaimed, award-winning series! Introduction by Bryan Talbot (Heart of Empire). (STAR11407) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 168pg, b&w $14.95 **************** ABSENCE OF INK COMIC PRESS THE CASTAWAYS by Pablo Callejo & Rob Vollmar Hot on the heels of its critically-acclaimed run in the AOI Theater, here comes the Castaways, a graphic novella cut from the fabric of America itself! Follow the adventures of young Tucker Freeman as he hops a train, armed only with fifteen cents and his natural wits, to find his place in the broken country of America during the Great Depression… before the young, poor, and homeless consume him. In addition to the 48-page story, this edition also includes five new art plates from artist Pablo G. Gallejo, preparatory sketch work, and an epilogue from writer/co-creator Rob Vollmar. b&w, 56pg $5.95 FORLORN FUNNIES #1 by Paul Hornschemeier An abusive cowboy to a literate dinosaur to a heartbroken teenager to a has-been TV character running from cancellation… an endless stream of segues from one seemingly un-segue-able narrative to the next — this is Forlorn Funnies. Moving from his formal experimentation-laden, sharply-designed and critically-acclaimed series, Sequential, Paul Hornschemeier begins this full-color, quarterly series without reserve: seven distinct and separate narratives flow into and out of one another seamlessly, creating the sensation of an anthology written by Siamese quintuplets! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $3.95 ABSTRACT STUDIO STRANGERS IN PARADISE #51 by Terry Moore Two hikers have discovered Veronica's dismembered body and now the FBI is pressing Katchoo for information about her deadly stepsister, Tambi. The Amazon blonde is a cool, calculating killer who has managed to stay one step ahead of everybody, including the FBI, but how much longer can she keep it up? Meanwhile, behind closed doors, Francine has a passionate evening of hot romance… but we're not going to spoil the surprise and tell you who with — you'll have to read this issue yourself to find out! b&w, 24pg $2.95 AC COMICS FEMFORCE #116 Alizarin Crimson is back with a vengeance! Cloaked as Femforce team leader, MS. Victory, Crimson enters Nightveil's Everglades sanctum to steal the all powerful Prima Gem! Story & inks by Bill Black. Art by Eric Coile. After the encounter with Crimson, Nightveil and She-Cat find a clammy menace from beneath the sea that turns Spring Break in South Beach into a blood bath of horror! It's "The Curse of the Kraken!" and this unholy creature fights Femforce with a squad of topless dancers! Art and story by Scott Nemmers. Plus: photos of Maria Savarese as Femforce bad girl at Megacon! FC, 44pg $5.95 WESTERN MOVIE HERO #3 John Ford's Western film classic, Rio Grande, starring John Wayne, is spotlighted with text and photos including behind the scenes planning. The Duke is also featured in "The Panther Man!" (by Al Williamson), a thrilling comic book adventure from his 1950's series. Western thrills continue with Monte Hale who faces the deadly Minstrel Man who has composed a "Song of Death!" for the tall Texan. The smoking six-shooter in his hand made the finger of guilt point right at Rocky Lane after a ride on "The Stage-coach of Doom" (by Ralph Carlson)! Big John Wayne returns to face "Ghost Guns" in a second adventure by Myron Fass. Color photo cover of John Wayne! FC, 44pg $5.95 AC COLOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY PACK #1 In 1982, AC Comics was one of the first four companies to pioneer the color independent comics market. With 2002 marking their 20th anniversary, AC is offering this great full-color blast from the past, celebrating the early books and characters that made this company great. You'll one copy each of AC Special #1, Black Diamond #5, Sentinels of Justice #6, Venture #3, and Captain Paragon #2, bagged together as a set! The artistic lineup includes Erik Larsen, Mark Propst, Willie Blyberg and Paul Gulacy. Rare, unseen treasures for today's comic readers. Pack (x5), FC $20.00 GOLDEN AGE EXTRAVAGANZA SPECIAL PACK #1 A Golden Age fan's dream pack! Classic superheroes, adventure, and good girl art to the tune of 17 beautiful, full-story reprints starring: The Phantom Lady, The Flame, Commando Yank, Captain Flash, The Phantom Falcon, Golden Lad,Ghost Rider, The Avenger, Thun'da and Wild Bill Pecos. With art by Matt Baker, Bob Powell, Lou Fine, Mort Meskin, Dick Ayers, Syd Shores and more. Plus: three contemporary stories featuring The Femforce! Pack includes one copy each of AC Annual #1, Good Girl Art Quarterly #2, and Golden Age Men of Mystery #3 & #4, bagged together as a set. Pack (x4), b&w $22.00 ACG COMICS BEYOND SPACE II TP Another solid collection of Science Fiction stories spanning over 50 years, including such great artists as Wally Wood, Steve Ditko, and a host of others. A must for the Sci-fi collector! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $10.95 MEN OF THUNDER: THE HERO COLLECTION TP ACG proudly presents their special collection of classic 60s super-heroes, including the origins of Magicman and Nemesis by Pete Costanza; Mark Midnight by Steve Ditko; and John Force by Paul Reinman. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $10.95 INVASION OF THE DUMB BLONDES #1 A collection of the most outrageous dumb blonde stories from the most politically incorrect comic ever produced, Dizzy Dames! You'll be shocked (or at least stunned) as you explore the stories of Moronica, Nellie No-Date, and others. Innocent perhaps in the fifties, this collection is not recommended for the eyes of "the girlfriend"! A very unique collection from the ACG archives! b&w, 64pg $5.95 ACID COLORS THE RAPTURE #2 by Matt Brown & Robert Ryan Blazing through a lost territory, two desperate individuals seek safe haven from their former transgressions. But an entire religion has far to much to lose should they be allowed to reach the promised land. For if the young couple were to escape, the Hell to follow would be insurmountable. Bi-monthly. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $2.75 ACTOR THE HAUNTED #1 ACTOR EDITION Chaos! Comics smash hit The Haunted #1 is re-covered by underground artist Jim Mahfood (Cosmic Toast, Clerks) on this special variant edition limited to only 750 copies — available only from ACTOR! Don't miss out, as supplies are extremely limited! All net proceeds from the sale of this edition will go ACTOR, the non-profit group that provides a financial safety net for old-time comic creators in need. Also available with a Jim Mahfood cover, signed-and-numbered by fan-favorite writer Peter David, limited to only 250 copies. REGULAR—FC MSRP: $10.00 SIGNED—FC MSRP: $15.00 ACTOR AUCTION GUIDE WIZARD WORLD 2001 Own a piece of comic history! The 2001 Wizard World Chicago ACTOR art auction raised over $60,000 with art from the likes of Joe Madureira, George Pérez, Frank Cho, Alex Ross, and more! This official auction guide features 28 black-and-white pages of killer comic art, all wrapped in a gorgeous Alex Ross Spider-Man/Venom Universe X cover! Also available in a very limited edition of 100 copies, signed-and-numbered by Alex Ross! REGULAR—Catalog, b&w MSRP: $6.00 SIGNED—Catalog, b&w MSRP: $29.95 AIRSHIP ENTERTAINMENT GIRL GENIUS #6 by Phil & K. Foglio, P. Foglio, & McNabb The 40-page sixth issue of Phil and Kaja Foglio's "Olde-Fashioned Gaslamp Fantasy with Adventure, Romance and Mad Science!" In this issue, our heroine meets a hero and attends a tea party with the Generals of the Jägermonster army. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (NOV012508F) FC, 40pg $3.95 GIRL GENIUS COLLECTION VOLUME 1 by Phil & K. Foglio, P. Foglio, Snoddy & McNabb Adventure! Romance! Mad Science! Meet Agatha Clay, Transylvania Polygnostic University student with the drive to create… and the worst luck in the world! This collection reprints issues one through three of Phil & Kaja Foglio's "Gaslamp Fantasy" series, and includes eight pages of bonus color material — all in a large art-book format for better appreciation of Brian Snoddy's beautiful details!Also available in a limited number of hardcover editions. Get yours now! SC, 8x11, 96pg, PC $10.00 HC, 8x11, 96pg, PC $25.00 AIT/PLANET LAR BADLANDS: THE UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY by Steven Grant Comic book author Steven Grant thinks comics are paper movies. Have you ever wondered what a film version of his award- winning Badlands might be like? Well, you can't head down to your local metroplex and buy a ticket just yet, but you can do the next best thing: pick up a copy of his unproduced Badlands screenplay. It's all here: the tale of intrigue, conspiracy, sex and murder... and the guy who really killed Kennedy... fashioned for the screen by the author himself. Cover by Brian Wood. SC, 5x8, 152pg, b&w $9.95 ALEBRIJE PRESS FRAYED ENDS #2 by Jason Brightman LONG TIME IN COMING: Part 2—Bad things happen to everyone. Some of us merely cope, others exceed, and some create distractions. Paul continues to come to terms with his loss amidst floating televisions, right-to-carry-concealed-stick protestors, a mayor, a reverend, and an imaginary friend with a missing heart. b&w, 24pg (2 of 4) $2.95 AMAZE INK/SLAVE LABOR GRAPHICS Amaze Ink PATTY CAKE & FRIENDS VOLUME 2 #6 by Scott Roberts Patty-Cake and family go out to "The Cheese Ball" to hear Janinie-Jean, the folk-singing babysitter, perform. José and Keith plan a totally triumphant science fiction story using all the best clichés, and Irving goes to Susie McBee's tea party, where he gets an earful! (Not of tea…) b&w, 48pg $4.95 Slave Labor Graphics RANDY THE SKELETON TP by Ian Carney & Aidan Potts Randy the Skeleton is the ultimate hedonist, not even letting death get in the way of enjoying himself! Collecting the stories originally printed in Heavy Metal, Cheval Noir, Sputnik, and other places, Randy The Skeleton is a surreal, laugh-a-minute romp through modern life in the mythical town of Salford, all illustrated in a gothic, super-rendered style (some of these pages have to be seen to be believed!), including an 8-page full-color section. Also includes 36 pages of all-new material including the epic "Beyond Information!" From the writer of Sugar Buzz, Pants Ant, and Sugar Kat! SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $12.95 SKELEBUNNIES #2 by Tommy Kovac All-new adventures featuring those happy dead bunnies! Worshipped by the Devil Woobies and feared by the other forest animals, the Skelebunnies cause laughter, discomfort, and perplexity. Watch with foreboding as some little bears unwisely piss them off. Also, thrill to the Pretty Pretty Pony Macabre's surreal dreams, and pay attention to Satan's public service announcement. Once you've entered the weird wily world of the Skelebunnies, you'll never want to leave. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SKELEBUNNIES #1 by Tommy Kovac Stitch creator Tommy Kovac's collection of all-new tales featuring the twisted terrors of the forest, the Skelebunnies, as well as a cast characters as bizarre and unforgettable as the imagination of Tommy Kovac himself! b&w, 24pg $2.95 O/A SKELEBUNNIES SPANKTACULAR by Tommy Kovac This book collects the original Skelebunnies 4-page stories from Stich #1-4 that sent his readers clamoring for more. Find out why the bunnies are loved and reviled across America in this book, which includes 8 all-new pages, a new Skelebunnies story, guest pin-ups, and more! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************** CHARM SCHOOL #5: VAMPIRE DRAGSTER DEAN by Elizabeth Watasin Who's that knocking at Bunny's window? It's a dreamy night of serenades, by one sexy faerie, and heartfelt entreaties, by one contrite vampire. Dean tries to make up with her witch girlfriend, Bunny, but Fairer Than, the dark faerie, decides it's her chance to make a move and woo Dean's girl. Who's going to win — or break — Bunny's heart in this round? The battle for Bunny's love continues in "Hotroddin' to Hell and Back!" MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH GLOOM COOKIE TP by Serena Valentino & Ted Naifeh Collecting GloomCookie #1-6, plus Ted Naifeh's sketches, Lex's dictionary, and more extras from this popular gothic soap opera! (STAR12671) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 240pg, b&w $18.95 THE GRIFFIN TP by Dan Vado & Norman Felchle This collection contains all six issues of the mini-series featuring a teenager who leaves his family and planet behind to become a warrior for a mysterious alien race. After a 20-year absence, what happens when he tries to go home again? (STAR12234) SC, 7x10, b&w $19.95 MONSTERS IN MY TUMMY by Roman Dirge Lenore creator Roman Dirge's classic exploration of his own inner turmoil over a broken heart, featuring a cast of creatures including Betrayal, the inspiration for the new figurine from Monkey Fun toys. (STAR14261) b&w, 48pg $5.95 SOMETHING AT THE WINDOW IS SCRATCHING by Roman Dirge Lenore creator Roman Dirge's collection of "children's tales for disturbed children," filled with his haunting and amusing imagery in classic storybook style! (STAR10104) SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $9.95 I FEEL SICK #2 by Jhonen Vasquez This is the latest printing of the mega-popular, full-color book from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac and Squee creator, Jhonen Vasquez! (STAR14165) FC, 32pg $3.95 ********************* OFFERED AGAIN O/A JOHNNY THE HOMICIDAL MANIAC POSTER #3 by Jhonen Vasquez This 24" x 36" poster features the cover painting from Johnny the Homicidal Maniac #4. Poster, 24x36, FC $9.95 O/A DORK #5 by Evan Dorkin It's Milk & Cheese creator Evan Dorkin's solo-anthology, sporting a hypnotic cover of the mysterious Devil Puppet! Marvel at a selection of pages from 1994's Harvey award nominated Instant Piano—including six classic "Fun" pages. Then, thrill to six all-new "Fun" pages—that's 84 Fun strips all told, buster! Finally the Lord of Comics himself, the Devil Puppet, offers you select tales from the secret history of world! b&w, 24pg $2.95 ************************ ANARCHY STUDIOS VAMPI #20 by David Conway & Kevin Lau SERPENT'S KISS: Part 2 (of 4)—There's a whole new kind of vampire running through Mexico, and Vampi finds out that there's more to them than meets the eye! Has she found long-lost family… or simply a new challenge to overcome? Regular cover by Kevin Lau, Limited Edition cover by John McCrea (Dicks, The Monarchy), limited to 1,500 copies. REGULAR—FC, 32pg $2.99 LIMITED—FC, 32pg $9.95 XIN #1 LIMITED ASHCAN EDITION by Jay Faerber & Kevin Lau Pulled from the pages of Chinese Mythology, this limited ashcan previews pages by creator Kevin Lau and writer Jay Faerber. Limited to 1,500 copies. FC, 16pg MSRP: $5.95 VAMPI PEWTER FIGURINE Missed out on the highly-sought-after Vampi statue? Then don't miss your chance to get this beautiful 4 ˝" tall Vampi Pewter Figurine! Each piece is hand-cast in the finest grade of white metal pewter, and comes complete with display base and collector's box. Available in two versions: the unpainted Regular Chrome version (with Vampi holding a sword), and the fully hand-painted Special Edition (holding a laser rifle). Quantities are limited! CHROME—Figurine $39.95 PAINTED—Figurine $49.95 ANTARCTIC PRESS BATTLE GIRLZ #5 by Rod Espinosa AP Core Title! The fighting heats up as the Battle Girlz, led by the Saintly Perfect Goddess Sasa Rai, land at Gallia to face the onslaught of Geneszorr. As the crucial moment nears, the arena has been cleaned of all other distractions, thanks to Geneszorr baiting the Galactic Defenders of Justice. In the aftermath of a complete rout of the forces of the UEG and with Arlish authorities refusing to directly intervene in the conflict, all that stands between Geneszorr and his diabolic plans are the Battle Girlz and their leader, Sasa Rai! b&w, 32pg $2.99 GOLD DIGGER #33 by Fred Perry AP Core Title! Britanny's baby shower turned ice cold when Priestess Tanya set out to curse Britanny and Stryyp's unborn child. Now Gina and crew have to deal with the aftermath, not to mention the usual round of highly unusual events that seem to happen to them every day... b&w, 24pg $2.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA #16 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 #34 by Various All the hi-jinks 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 the beauty and power of Rod Espinosa's Battle Girlz 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 140 pages of comics and new features every month! SC, 7x10, 140+pg, PC $8.99 NINJA HIGH SCHOOL #96 by Ben Dunn w/Robby Bevard AP Core Title! On a journey to save their friends, the Quagmire crew takes help from Dash the Impede, the human buffoon. The dangers they encounter along the way are nothing compared to what they will find at the end, as they come across an old enemy and an old friend who are no longer what they once were. This issue also continues the countdown to the huge, mega- special 100th issue of Ninja High School! b&w, 24pg $2.99 TWILIGHT X BOOK #1: AFTER WAR TP by Joseph Wight At long last, an epic 10 years in the making, a definitive tale of war and adventure. The year is 2002. After eleven years of war, the First World has collapsed. A brief civil war has left the United States divided, ragged and without hope. The Soviet Union is controlled by former Russian mafia and military commanders, now kings. Europe, Japan and Israel are radioactive wastelands. Throughout the world, self-appointed lords and tyrants take what they want with force and brutality. Now, five strangers have banded together to find purpose in the midst of violence and apathy. Now, for the first time, this mega-opus collects all 600 pages of the epic Twilight X, including material from some extremely difficult-to-find issues. It also contains 30 pages of never-before-seen material! SC, 7x10, 600pg, b&w $49.95 TWILIGHT X EMBROIDERED CAP Defeat tyrants, despots and other mephitic characters with the proper lid on your melon crisper! Emblazoned with the emblem for Jed's special forces team, the Zealots! Whether after war or before peace, you'll be properly dressed for the occasion! Cap $19.99 TWILIGHT X T-SHIRT The first official shirt from master artist Joseph Wight! Show your further fashion sense with this heavy black shirt decorated with a stylish picture of Toots and her grenade launcher. Stay on her good side and declare your loyalty to Twilight X! L-XL $17.99 XXL $18.99 TIGERS OF THE LUFTWAFFE #9 by Ted Nomura & Various AP Core Title! This ninth issue covers the concluding story of Adolf Galland, the Fighter General, who will fly his beloved Me-262 jet fighter to the end, only to destroy his squadron when he finds out that the Americans have no plans to fight against the Soviets. Plus: Luftwaffe:1946, Tigers of Terra/Luftwaffe:2040, Panzerducks, another master story by Belgian talent Marcel Magnette, and a tech section by Spain's Miranda/Mercado team! b&w, 48pg $5.95 WARRIOR NUN AREALA #8 by Craig Babiar AP Core Title! THE GOOD SON: Part 1—While carrying deep grief in her heart and holding herself responsible for her young friend Jason's death, Areala now contemplates her future involving the Church and her position as a Warrior Nun. But as Areala walks through the streets of New York to clear her head of grief and indecision, she gets a brief glimpse of something or someone in the crowded streets that will help make up her mind for her. b&w, 24pg $2.99 ANTIPODES PUBLISHING TEMPLAR #2 by Steve Malley What is the Priory of Sion's hidden agenda and how does Marie fit into it? What do the sinister Father Abbemare and Vatican secret society Opus Dei have hidden up their sleeves? And how do the ancient rivals of the Knights of the Temple fit into all this? It's "Holy Blood, Holy Grail" meets "Crouching Tiger/Hidden Dragon" in the first high-kicking adventure featuring genetically modified, modern-day Knight Templar Madeline Sinclair, from New Zealand cartoonist Steve Malley. As always, 10% of ALL profits will be donated to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! b&w, 24pg (2 of 7) $2.50 APPROBATION COMICS VAMPIRES UNLIMITED: SHADES OF THINGS TO COME #2 by Thompson, O'Bryant, Cesar, Moreira, & Lynx Studios The controversial new series from Approbation Comics continues… The battle lines are drawn, and the rising tensions between the Blood Fangz and the Jade Dragons mount. Shades and Chase are trapped in this impossible situation and face dire odds until a hidden and frightening secret is revealed with results ending in graphic violence. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 6) $2.99 ARCHIE COMICS ARCHIE #524 by Various "A Burning Desire" (by Greg Crosby & Stan Goldberg): When Veronica asks Archie to attend her yacht party, he's more than a whiter shade of pale. Can Archie tan himself in time to meet the beautiful people, or is he destined to just get burned? "The Big Chill" (by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg): Who can you turn to when you just can't beat the summer heat? Why, none other than the King of 'Cool' — Jughead! "Everyday Monster" (by Gladir & Goldberg): Everyday annoyances rule the day as Veronica's 'everyday monster party' gives masquerade parties a monstrous makeover! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE & FRIENDS #59 by George Gladir & Stan Goldberg "The Paper Caper": When someone steals Mr. Lodge's rare movie poster collection, the gang head to Hollywood to try to nab the film-fan-felon! The trail leads them everywhere from the real-live Cincecon Film Fest to Tinseltown landmarks like Grauman's Chinese Theater, from famous movie memorabilia shops on Hollywood Boulevard to that mecca of teenage shopping, Melrose Place! Will this film have a happy ending, or will the villain elude them? This is one story you'll want to read from the opening credits to the final fade-out! FC, 32pg $1.99 ARCHIE'S DOUBLE DIGEST #135 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 ARCHIE'S WEIRD MYSTERIES #22 by Paul Castiglia & Fernando Ruiz It's Another Make Your Own Mystery Contest Winner! "Toy Terror": In this intriguing tale suggested by reader Amy Kwok of British Columbia, Canada, Archie and his friends find themselves boxed up and lined up on the shelf of a toy store! How did this happen... and can they escape the terror of the remote control toys and kids on their trail?! Also: "Mystery of the Mole Monster" (by Fernando Ruiz): Archie and his friends fall into fear when a series of sinkholes open all over Riverdale. Investigating the creepy caverns, they find themselves face-to-face with a mole monster! Is there more to this than meets the 'mine'? FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY #114 by Various & Stan Goldberg "Double Trouble" (script by George Gladir): The classic love triangle gets a female spin When Betty spends the day with both Archie and Adam... and just like Betty and Veronica, the competition is on! "Play It Again, Jug" (script by Greg Crosby): The problems of two teenagers don't amount to a hill of beans... but they do amount to a lot of fun... when Betty dreams of a Casablanca fantasy starring her and Archie! "Going to the Dogs" (script by George Gladir): It's a case of 'puppy love' when Betty takes Veronica's dog to the exclusive Bark Park and meets many eligible bachelors! "The Ring" (script by Kathleen Webb): Betty is low... and so is her cash flow... when she realizes she can't afford a birthday gift for her mom. Will her friends and family come to the rescue? Guest-starring Betty's sister, Polly and her wild friend, Brandy! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA #177 by Various & Jeff Shultz "Leis and Luas" (script by George Gladir): Veronica's summer vacation and Betty's summer job land them in Hawaii at the same time! Veronica feels bad that Betty can't lounge in the sun... until she learns Betty's the mechanic for three hunky jet- skiers! "Teed Off" (script by Mike Pellowski): On the surface, Betty and Veronica put their tense rivalry aside to play a calming game of golf... but it's all just fore show! "Taken to the Cleaners"(script by Kathleen Webb): To save time, Veronica offers to help Betty clean so they can go to the beach... but once she's done breaking things, it sure won't save her father money! "Luck Amok?" (script by Mike Pellowski): Betty's campfire tale of a marauding mud monster strikes fear into her scout troop — but not as much as the sight of Veronica with a mudpack! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA SPECTACULAR #55 by Angelo DeCesare & Dan Parent "Teen Spirit": Not all ghosts are scary — some are romantic! That's what Betty and Veronica learn when they explore an abandoned pirate ship... and are wooed by the teen ghost pirate who inhabits the crow's nest! But this ghost scares up trouble when he follows the girls back to Veronica's yacht and finds Archie, Reggie and Jughead there! FC, 32pg $1.99 BETTY & VERONICA DIGEST #131 by Various Bright and brassy, bold and beautiful, blonde and brunette-- teen dream queens Betty & Veronica romp through this collection of new stories and classic tales! SCRIPT AND ART: Various talent. Digest, FC $2.19 JUGHEAD #145 by Craig Boldman & Rex Lindsey "Kite Plight": Archie decides Jughead needs a hobby so he'll stop begging for burger bucks... but when he takes up kites, it just doesn't fly! "The Body Beautiful": Jughead thinks he's buff, but The rest of the beach thinks he's just flexing his imagination! "Choc Shock": It could be bon-bon voyage for Jughead when Mr. Lodge's rare chocolates meant to woo a potential business partner accidentally land in Jughead's stomach! "Splurge Urge": Mr. Lodge is all the poorer when he hears the gang fantasize about what they'd do if they were rich! FC, 32pg $1.99 JUGHEAD WITH ARCHIE DIGEST #176 by Various If you think Archie gets into trouble on his own, check out the action when he teams up with Jughead! Featuring new stories and classic tales! Digest, FC $2.19 JUGHEAD'S DOUBLE DIGEST #87 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 #176 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 PALS-N-GALS DOUBLE DIGEST #68 by Various The spotlight is on the wonderful cast of Archie supporting characters, in this double digest featuring new stories and classic tales. Digest, FC $3.29 SABRINA VOLUME 2 #34 by Mike Gallagher & Dave Manak Based on the popular animated series from DIC airing on the ABC and UPN networks! It's another magical day in the life of everyone's favorite almost-a-witch, Sabrina, and her wacky teenage aunts and uncle! And don't forget Salem. Will Sabrina steal another spell from her aunt's 'Spookie Jar' and turn her Junior High upside down? Is Archie's hair red? FC, 32pg $1.99 SONIC THE HEDGEHOG #112 by Various & Art Mawhinney Featuring the return of fan-favorite artist, Art Mawhineey! "Mistaken Identity Crisis" (script by Benny Lee): Sonic persuades Antoine to pose as a phony villain for him to defeat so he can look good in his father's eyes. But when a real villain knocks out Sonic, Antoine must put his fears behind him and rise to the occasion! Will he be a hero… or a zero? "Unforgiven" (script by Karl Bollers): Uncle Chuck feels guilty for the things he was forced to do under Dr. Robotnik's control. Can others forgive someone when one can't even forgive oneself? Plus: Keep on top of the Sonicverse stats with the latest collection of "Sega Files" by Ken Penders! FC, 32pg $1.99 VERONICA #128 by Dan Parent "Summer Help": When Veronica takes the maid for granted, her mother denies her the privilege of one! Is the world ready for a Veronica who gets her own snacks and cleans her own room?! Worse yet, can the mansion survive her domestic deficiencies? FC, 32pg $1.99 OFFERED AGAIN IT'S FUN IN THE SUN WITH ARCHIE, BETTY & VERONICA! Those lazy, hazy days of summer are here again. Time to roll out the beach blanket and catch some rays-while reading Archie Comics, of course! O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #4 FC, 48pg $2.00 O/A BETTY & VERONICA SUMMER FUN SPECIAL #5 FC, 48pg $2.25 ARCHIE'S VACATION SPECIALS #5-8 #5—FC, 48pg $2.00 #6—FC, 48pg $2.25 #7—FC, 48pg $2.29 #8—FC, 48pg $2.49 ********************** ASYLUM PRESS SELECTED READINGS FROM SATAN'S POWDER ROOM #1 by Robert S. Rhine & Various Welcome to Selected Readings From Satan's Powder Room. The premiere issue of this twisted horror anthology delivers three tales of terror by acclaimed horror author Robert Steven Rhine (My Brain Escapes Me). In the first leg of the trilogy, "Spare Parts," illustrated by John (Planetary, Captain America) Cassaday, a lonely embalmer enjoys a morbid hobby. Next, you're invited to "The Symposium," illustrated by Frank Forte (Vampire Verses), where intellectual vampires dine with the world's most fertile minds. And finally, we sew things up with "The Tattoo Artist," illustrated by Rich Longmore (Iron Guns) about a frustrated tattoo artist who gets his first art exhibit, after reclaiming his life's work. Quarterly. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 ATOMIC BASEMENT ENTERTAINMENT MAC AFRO #1—NEW PRINTING by Wellman, Lewter, & Lizalde Here's your second chance to meet the Mac! Including over ten pages of revised artwork and a six-page Luke Lizalde sketchbook. In this issue: Mac Afro is released from Albright Penitentiary, determined to get his revenge on Caesar Brown! Get in on the ground floor, baby! b&w, 32pg (1 of 4) $2.95 AVATAR PRESS STEVEN GRANT'S MY FLESH IS COOL PREVIEW by Steven Grant & Sebastian Fiumara This summer, Steven Grant, the man who showed Marvel how to do The Punisher, unleashes a new breed of killer. Who is Evan Knox? Anyone he wants to be... How do you catch a killer who can jump into any body he chooses, do anything he desires, and escape without a trace? The only evidence of his presence is the poor confused owner of the body holding the literal smoking gun, wondering what just happened. As for Evan, he's just chillin' in safety, the only indication of his departure is that the mindjump makes his body temperature drop. This specially priced preview book gives you a chunk of finished pages along with tons of behind-the-scenes work by Steven Grant and his stunning new artistic discovery, Sebastian Fiumara. Cover by Jacen Burrows. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg MSRP: $1.99 WARREN ELLIS' BAD WORLD TP by Warren Ellis & Jacen Burrows Warren Ellis and Jacen Burrows, the creative team of the critically acclaimed Dark Blue, bring to life this sick descent into the foulest reaches of the world in which we live. It is a world of beauty in the eyes of many, but to bleeding-edge writer Warren Ellis, it's a world filled with evil, sin, decay and filth. A "Bad World" indeed. Told in a unique format of text and illustrations, Ellis explores the far edges of humanity, the people who are hanging to reality by the thinnest of threads, and those that are simply off their rockers. This collection of all three issues also features a gallery of the stunning artwork of Jacen Burrows and a new introduction by Warren Ellis. Also available as a special edition hardcover, featuring an all-new "Armed Jesus" cover illustration by Jacen Burrows, and limited to just 350 copies. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $10.95 HC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w (CAUT: 2) $29.95 SHI: POISONED PARADISE #1 by William Tucci & Karl Waller Featuring a Previews Exclusive Wraparound Cover! Billy Tucci's Shi comes to Avatar with this full-color series! Poisoned Paradise is the first of Billy Tucci's all-new stories of Shi through the ages, and is set in the Feudal times of warlords, samurai and wandering Ronin. After a vicious sword battle, an injured Shi is taken in by a small village to recover. But there will be little time for rest as Shi must defend these innocents against an approaching samurai army! The time period is brought back to life with the luscious artwork of Karl Waller and vibrant colors by Nimbus. Death has a new face this summer, and Shi's back in full force! Available in four cover versions by Billy Tucci, Karl Waller, Matt Martin, and a Previews Exclusive Wraparound cover by Waller! MARTIN—FC, 32 pg (1 of 2) $3.50 TUCCI—FC, 32 pg (1 of 2) $3.50 WALLER—FC, 32 pg (1 of 2) $3.50 WRAPAROUND PX—FC, 32 pg (1 of 2) $3.50 ALAN MOORE'S GLORY #2 HALL PAINTED COVER by Alan Moore & Marat Mychaels Carrie Hall unleashes another of her stunning paintings of Alan Moore's Glory! This special edition is limited to just 1500 copies. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 4) MSRP: $5.95 THE 10TH MUSE/DEMONSLAYER #˝ BIKINI EDITION by Robert Lugibihl & Marat Mychaels Marat Mychaels serves up this spicy new "Bikini" cover edition! This special edition is limited to just 1500 copies. FC, 16pg $5.95 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME #1 by Marat Mychaels After the horrific revelations of the future Prophecy, Jaclyn and Michael try to get back to their relaxing roots of archeology. But they didn't expect to come across ruins that show the true history of the Demonslayer, and the fact that there has always been one! So who was the "Demonslayer" before Jaclyn? This special book traces the demon fighters through the Path of Time! Get the first look at Demonslayers from all the ages as much more is revealed about the legacy than ever before! Featuring special variant covers that show some of the different Demonslayers throughout time, as well as a special guest-artist cover by Matt Martin! REGULAR—FC, 32pg $3.50 MEDIEVAL—FC, 32pg $3.50 NINJA—FC, 32pg $3.50 WESTERN—FC, 32pg $3.50 MARTIN—FC, 32pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A DEMONSLAYER VOLUME 1 TP by Marat Mychaels The entire pre-Avatar Demonslayer saga is now available in one volume! Collected within are all six of the original Demonslayer issues published by Image Comics (including the ultra-rare #0), all in one mammoth, 160-page volume! The start of Marat Mychaels' breakout series is not to be missed; from her origin and boyfriend getting turned into a demon, to the breach of Hell itself; all the early defining moments of this series are now available in one volume! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $19.95 ************************** DEMONSLAYER: PROPHECY #1 ROYAL BLUE EDITION by Marat Mychaels This ultra-limited "Royal Blue Edition" is limited to just 100 copies, every copy shipped in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg MSRP: $75.00 OFFERED AGAIN COVEN: DARK SISTER #1 ROYAL BLUE EDITION by Matt Martin & Andy Park This ultra-limited Royal Blue Edition is limited to just 100 copies and every copy comes in a special protective case with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 32pg MSRP: $75.00 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH RAZOR X VOLUME 1 TP by Mike Wolfer Mike Wolfer's (Stranger Kisses) "Razor" opus from the pages of Threshold is now available in this special expanded square bound edition that features lots of all-new, ultra-spicy pages! (STAR15038) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 48pg, b&w $6.95 ********************** TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH PREVIEW PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE PRISM FOIL EDITION by Tim Vigil A Previews Exclusive! Don't miss this latest addition to Avatar's line of stunning Prism foil editions! This Previews Exclusive Prism Foil edition is limited to just 500 copies. All copies ship bagged and boarded with a Certificate of Authenticity. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg MSRP: $12.95 TIM VIGIL'S WEBWITCH PREVIEW "SERENITY" EDITION by Tim Vigil Matt Martin provides this sultry new cover! Tim Vigil's three-issue Webwitch series is completely self-contained and totally accessible to the new reader. This special preview book gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how this brilliant work came together. With background and inking assists from Adam McDaniel (Witchblade) and Jeff Austin (Faust), the final pages are simply some of the finest of Vigil's illustrious career! This special "Serenity" edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. MATURE READERS b&w, 16pg MSRP: $5.95 BASEMENT COMICS/AMRYL ENTERTAINMENT CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA SPECIAL EDITION #4 by Budd Root Meriem continues her search for Harmony as she enters the Netherworld's "Land of the Dead!" Budd Root provides a simply incredible cover for this special edition book! 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 MSRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN: RAPTOR #2 SPECIAL EDITION by Devon Massey & Kevin Alsop Basement comics presents this incredible Special Edition cover to Cavewoman: Raptor #2! Devon Massey has outdone himself with this great cover illustration featuring Klyde protecting Meriem from the fierce villain of the book — a super-sized Raptor! 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 MSRP: $8.95 CAVEWOMAN: PANGAEAN SEA #3 SILVER FOIL COVER EDITION by Budd Root The cover to this issue is already spooky enough, with Meriem attempting to sneak past a Yeti to a portal leading to the world beyond, but with this Silver Foil edition, it's an awesome sight to behold! Limited to only 300 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 28pg MSRP: $11.50 CAVEWOMAN: BEAUTY, BLIZZARD, AND THE BEAST ART PRINT by Budd Root This art print features one of Budd's best pieces of artwork yet! Klyde must protect Meriem from a harsh blizzard, and stands ever-vigilant above her! This limited edition Cavewoman art print measures 11" x 17" and is printed on high quality 10pt stock, housed in a large gray collector's envelope, imprinted with the Cavewoman logo. Limited to only 500 copies, this one is absolutely suitable for framing! Print, 11x17, b&w $16.00 MIKE HOFFMAN'S THE SORCERESS SKETCHES Artist extraordinaire Mike Hoffman has been thrilling his fans by inscribing special editions of his art book Sorceress with scores of original sketches of his famed fantasy females. All of these unique fantasy art gems exist only in the hands of private collectors… until now! This special edition features a collection of Hoffman's previously unseen sexy sketchwork. b&w, 32pg $3.50 TIGRESS TALES #3 SPECIAL PURPLE FOIL EDITION This foil cover edition of Mike Hoffman's Tigress Tales #3 Special Edition features a purple foil logo gracing the cover of this very sexy Tigress painting! Limited to only 300 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $11.50 MIKE HOFFMAN'S POSEIDON ART PRINT Mike Hoffman presents a new full-color limited edition art print! Deep in the cold recesses of the endless sea, a lone diver gazes in awe and wonder ar a mythologic god come to life — Poseidon, somber lord of the undersea realm, seated on his aqualine throne, flanked by a duo of faithful mermaid companions! Printed on high-quality 10pt stock and housed in a large gray collector's envelope, this print is limited to only 500 copies. Suitable for framing! Print, 11x17, b&w $16.00 MIKE HOFFMAN'S SQUID GIRL #1 SPECIAL EDITION A beautiful half-human/half-squid girl takes on the supreme leader of the world in a submarine battle that will rock the seas! Mike Hoffman presents this incredible special cover for this limited edition book! Limited to only 450 copies worldwide, each issue is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, and is bagged and boarded for protection. b&w, 24pg MSRP: $8.95 MIKE HOFFMAN'S SQUID GIRL LIMITED EDITION RESIN KIT She came from beneath the Sea! "Squid Girl" lives! Based on Fantasy Master Mike Hoffman's sexy comic book character, and sculpted by Beverly Gilroy (of Hourglass Studios), this racy model kit is an extremely limited edition of only 125 pieces, with each kit individually numbered. "Squid Girl" is cast from high-quality resin and stands approximately 9" tall with base. Get her while you can! Requires painting and assembly. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Quantities are limited. Allocations may occur. Kit $125.00 SAVAGE PLANET #2 by Dan Parsons & Kevin Rasel Wanted for high treason! Renegade astronaut Captain Hawkins is tracked into the uncharted prehistoric wilderness of Terra I! Even with the aid of his beautiful native companion, Jakella, Hawkins cannot escape the ruthless pursuit of the Colonial Militia and its army of Attack Droids. At last, captured and imprisoned by the Planetary Authority, Hawkins is placed aboard a prison ship and rocketed back to his homeworld to face a challenge even he cannot hope to survive: a life sentence, stranded on the dark and decaying world known as Old Earth! b&w, 32pg $2.95 BEHEMOTH BOOKS IMAGINATION ROCKET #1 This "Cartoonists in the Classroom" anthology is a follow-up volume to the Eisner-nominated Brainbomb. It features 13 all- new stories from Brian Clopper, Jon "Bean" Hastings, Bill Knapp, Gareth Hinds, Nick Abadzis, John Green, Dave Roman, Pam Bliss, Stuart Immonen, Kathryn Kuder, Rich Watson and many more! Each story has a Scientific or Social Studies theme along with a fun activity page. Excellent for teachers, home-schooling parents and kids young and old alike, thirsty to explore their imagination. Edited by Brian Clopper. Cover by: C. Scott Morse. SC, 122pg, b&w $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH BRAINBOMB SC by Various This huge book is a project that was produced for the national outreach program, Cartoonists in the Classroom. Each cartoonist has crafted an all-new story and all-new characters. Bios and contact info are also included for those wishing to seek out more of a certain cartoonist's work. The book also has a handsome How-to-Draw section hosted by an all-star gang of cartoonists. Features works by Brian Clopper, Mike Manley, Scott Morse, Jay Hosler, Lea Hernandez, Jenni Gregory, and others. (STAR10742) b&w, 288pg $19.95 *************** BIG UMBRELLA PUBLICATIONS CARTOON FLOPHOUSE #1 Michael Aushenker (El Gato, Crime Mangler) returns with 80 pages of hilarious gag strips — packed with obnoxious elves, alcoholic chickens, talking ears, and screwball bellhops — that originally ran in various publications, including Heavy Metal. Bonus back-up: Flash animation legend Xeth Feinberg (creator behind cartoons such as Icebox.com's Hard Drinkin' Lincoln', mishmashmedia.com's Bulbo, and Showtime's Queer Duck) offers his never-before-published 14-page Papu comic strip that inspired his Papu cartoons. Read these comics by the cartoonist that MAD magazine's Sergio Aragones (Groo) called one of the best cartoonists of his generation: "When I read his work, I laugh. Irreverent, different, satirical, and very, very funny!" b&w, 80pg $5.00 BLACK LIBRARY WARHAMMER MONTHLY #56 Games Workshop's all-action comic set in the worlds of Warhammer! In this issue: Imperius Dictatio goes out all guns blazing in the devastating climax of Titan III; there's the next searing adventure of Lone Wolves; more exciting hi-jinks with Kal Jerico and in Bloodquest: Cloten & Lysander… Champions of Chaos? Full-on action from creative talent of Dan Abnett (The Legion, X-Men), Gordon Rennie (Rain Dogs, Glimmer Rats), Anthony Williams (X-Men, Deadpool), Colin MacNeil (Judge Dredd) and more! b&w, 40pg $3.50 THE REDEEMER #1 Warhammer Monthly's classic Redeemer strips are back, and this time they're in the fiery colors of the Redemption! Join the crusade of Klovis the Redeemer as he purges the foul deviants of the Underhive in this specially colored mini-series. It's an action-packed adventure in the darkest vein of humor, scripted by Pat Mills, well-known writer of such titles as Marshal Law, Nemesis the Warlock, and Slaine! FC, 40pg $3.50 GAMES WORKSHOP CALENDAR 2003 With some of the finest full-color artwork from the most talented Games Workshop artists, the Black Library's 2003 Calendar provides a packed collection of the latest imagery of the dark and gothic Warhammer worlds! Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 STAR OF THE MONTH INQUISITOR: ASCENDANT GN by Dan Abnett & Simon Coleby Chaos blights the Imperial world of Nicodemus, and Inquisitor Defay and his young apprentice Gravier are dispatched to investigate its cause. All the evidence suggests that the Chaos taint is limited to the bloodline of the Matheldas family. Aided by Sarthos, an Ecclesiarchy cardinal, the two Inquisitors set about dispensing the Emperor's divine retribution upon the heretic scum. But the infestation of Nicodemus runs deeper than even Defay could have imagined! (STAR13863) SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $10.95 ******************** BLACK STAR FICTION LIBRARY The comic that shocked the UK is now presented for the U.S. market with new artwork and an extended storyline that takes you deep into the seedy world of Big Star City and the mind of it's central character, Scratch. This is the comic you have been waiting for. Science fiction, urban crime, ultra violence and gothic horror, all sealed with a barbwire kiss! BLACK STAR FICTION LIBRARY #1 Art by Shaky Kane ...AND THEY SHALL KNOW MY NAME BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD: Part One "My Kinda Town!"—Meet Scratch, he's the 22nd Century's most misunderstood mass murderer. There's a supernatural serial killer on the loose in Big Star City, but ace reporter Carlos Mendoza is on his trail... or is he simply being lured into a trap? Meanwhile, hard-boiled hitman, Santiago, waits for his opportunity to retire the nightmare killer and claim his reward. Issue one also contains the "B" feature "After Hours," the first in an ongoing series of Tales From Big Star City. "After Hours" features "Me and Tommy," two small-time thugs who get caught up in a little late night tango with two chicks with attitude, and big guns... well, it was one of those nights. b&w $2.50 BLINDWOLF STUDIOS PATRICK THE WOLF BOY SUPERHERO SPECIAL by Art Baltazar & Franco Did you ever pretend to be a superhero? Did you ever run around the house wearing a bath towel as a cape? Well, according to Patrick the Wolf Boy, this is normal behavior. Join us as Patrick imagines himself as one half of a dynamic duo; a super- powered werewolf with a cape, and El Nino Arana. He even tries to telepathically talk to fish while reading comics with his Dad. What is Patrick's favorite comic anyway? Find out in this brand new Superhero Special starring everyone's favorite werewolf... Patrick the Wolf Boy! Highly recommended by Art's mom. b&w $2.95 BONGO COMICS THE BIG BOOK OF BART SIMPSON TP by Matt Groening & Bill Morrison Bart Simpson: Troublemaker? Juvenile joker? Menace to society?! How about just plain old "kid"? Featuring stories from the first four issues of Bart Simpson, see Bart at his best in school, at the zoo, in space, being cloned, in love, as Bartman, and just doing what America's most famous underachiever is known for — getting in over his head, and finding his way out of trouble with class and flair, sometimes, a little less for wear! SC, 7x10, 120pg, FC $11.95 THE SIMPSONS COMICS #71 by Boothby & Ortiz Living in the shadow of your older sibling can be hard, but it's even harder when your name is Sideshow Cecil, and that sibling is Bart Simpson's vengeance-swearing, psychotic arch-nemesis, Sideshow Bob! Playing second banana to an evil criminal mastermind who formerly played second banana to a clown is about as low as you can get. Aha! But to kill Bart Simpson! To succeed where your more infamous brother failed, that would finally settle the score… or would it? Suppose you chose your own arch-enemy… your brother's foe's sister… Lisa Simpson? Join us in June for a twisted tale of jealousy and revenge with a touch of self-respect. FC, 32pg $2.50 BON-VUE ENTERTAINMENT KOMIC FANTASIES VOLUME 3 #1 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $6.95 TALES OF THE ROPE VOLUME 1 GN SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 7x10, b&w $19.95 BROADSWORD COMICS TAROT'S RING OF FIRE LITHOGRAPH This Pristine Pencil Litho measures approx. 13" x 24". Jim Balent renders his Valiant Witch, Tarot, standing nude, sword in hand, standing within a fiery pentacle. Printed on high gloss art paper, this gallery-quality piece is perfect for framing. Only a portion of the image can be shown here. Please visit www.jimbalent.com to view Tarot in all her glory! This limited print is numbered and signed by the artist. (CAUT: 2) b&w, 13x24 $25.00 PIXIE WITCH MUSCLE TEE Miss Merri Death's good conscience, Pixie Witch, flies to you on a sweet summer black tee! Goth Gals and Magical Mommas will just love her! Offered in two sizes: Small and Large. Small $19.99 Large $19.99 TAROT: WITCH OF THE BLACK ROSE#12 SIGNED EDITION Jim Balent signs this popular issue of Tarot #12 featuring the characters Boo-Cat and Licorice Dust! Included with the signed book is a lovely Certificate of Authenticity featuring Jim's Art of Boo ! This book is shipped with variant covers. FC, 32pg $10.00 BROKEN TREE PUBLICATIONS THE PROPHET OF DREAMS #2 by Julian Lawler & Rudy Vasquez The Dead Queen has made her decision. Who will go and who will be left behind to be slaughtered? Meanwhile, the Lord- General Johannassen Khabriel arrives at The City, beleaguered and conquered, wounded and alone. Also, Addigo suffers a mighty loss, and seems out of reach; and the nobility proves to have a monster in their ranks, and a mysterious rider appears to see the fate of The City… FC, 28pg (2 of 6) $2.95 INDUSTRIACIDE #6 by Sean Dietrich In the final chapter of this story arc, Natalie finally releases here machines upon the city and makes her departure. Meanwhile, Schmaltz and Jake finally meet up again and, along with the street kids, make their escape from the carnage on the streets into the sewers below. MATURE READERS b&w, 28pg (6 of 6) $2.95 BUD PLANT OFFERED AGAIN O/A CULT MAGAZINE & TABLOIDS SET New lower price! Originally Published at $27.90! Illustrated Price Guide to Cult Magazines: 1945 to 1969 — The wildest, weirdest, sexiest magazines ever published! This illustrated price guide covers the Golden Age of cult magazines –– the quarter century starting with the end of World War II and ending with the sensational '60s. Includes 500 titles and almost 500 black- and-white photos, each with details on dates published and values. You also get, Sleazy Business: A Pictorial History of Exploitation Tabloids 1959-1974. The perfect companion to Cult Magazines, this book details the period between 1960s and early 1970s when the National Enquirer and some 40 other tabloids battled for circulation each week. Features full-page reproductions of front page features and magazine histories. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 160pg/128pg, b&w SRP: $11.99 O/A GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SET #3 New lower price! Originally Published at $45.00! This three-issue set contains classic photography magazines, which specialized in 1950s glamour shots. There's no nudity, but lots of great cheesecake! These cool magazines are 40 years old, stored away safely in a warehouse until now. These are unread, but condition can range from very good to just like new –– most are fine. Printed on slick stock, with color covers and excellent, crisp black-and-white photos inside. #1/Summer 1956: "The Strange Case of the Dead Model," "Secrets of a Lingerie Photographer," and others. Anne Francis. #2/Fall 1956: "The Photographer and His Models." Includes Irish McCalla, Zsa Zsa Gabor, and a young Jane Mansfield. Earl Leaf photos. #3/Summer 1957: "The Great Cross-country Girl Hunt," unusual girls in sexy poses, and girl hitchhikers. Outstanding cover paintings by pulp/paperback artist Raphael DeSoto that are classics themselves. MATURE READERS Set (x3) SRP: $17.99 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #10 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 84pg, PC SRP: $19.95 O/A GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL #20 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $19.95 ************************ GLAMOUR INTERNATIONAL SWEET BETTIE VOLUME 1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XI #4 (APR0112009) SC, 12x12, 96pg, PC SRP: $19.95 CARTOON BOOKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONE SERIES 2: KINGDOK ACTION FIGURE Cartoon Books presents the latest addition to the Bone action figure series: Kingdok! General of the Stupid, Stupid Rat Creatures, Kingdok stands 12" tall and includes a sculpted display base. Special features include a removable tongue, and a detachable right arm! Kingdok also comes with his war-club accessory. This deluxe action figure is in scale with all of the Series 2 Bone action figures, and comes packaged within an illustrated window box. Figure SRP: $29.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH BONE PERFECT COLLECTION ACT II: SOLSTICE GIFT SET Cartoon Books presents the second collection of the Bone Slipcase edition! Bone Act II: Solistice, features books 4, 5 and 6 — The Dragonslayer, Rock Jaw, and Old Man's Cave, comprising Act II of Jeff Smith's Bone. Each slipcase has been adorned with great, full-color art from Bone! A great gift for Bone fans old and new alike! (STAR10388) Set (x3), b&w $49.95 *********************** CHAOS! COMICS LADY DEATH: RE-IMAGINED #1 by Bradley J. Kayl & Eddy Burrows "Re-Imagined" means a tale set in a different time, a different place. Re-discover Lady Death all over again as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin! Embark on a sensational adventure as the exciting talent of Team Red Star brings Lady Death: Re-Imagined to life! This tale of the Templar Knights and the Spanish Inquisition is set in medieval Europe, in the year 1300. Faith, the daughter of the Grand Inquisitor, must overcome her father's treachery as he seeks the Holy Grail. What perils await her? And how does she become Lady Death? Get to know her again... like you've never seen her! Cover by Christian Gossett. FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH: RE-IMAGINED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Joyce Chin Talented artist Joyce Chin (Superman, The Nocturnals, Xena) spices up this Lady Death premium with her eclectic cover style of mixed media, including pencils, watercolor, ink, and markers. Limited to only 3,000 copies. Printed on cardstock. FC, 32pg MSRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH: RE-IMAGINED #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION Color pencil by Al Rio Featuring a prestige, canvas cover enhancement! Al Rio color pencils this super premium cover featuring the Goddess of the Netherworld! Elegant, yet sensual, it's limited to only 999 copies! Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg $20.00 PURGATORI: RE-IMAGINED #1 by Dan Jolley & Fabiano Neves Re-discover Purgatori all over again as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin! It's a different time and a different place as writer Dan Jolley (Obergeist) tells a tale set during the Salem Witch Trials. A young servant named Sarah is lost in love and later branded as a witch. She meets a mysterious Indian shaman and seeks revenge as the cold, remote Vampire Goddess! Get to know Purgatori again... like you've never seen her! Cover by Fabiano Neves. FC, 32pg $2.99 PURGATORI: RE-IMAGINED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Joyce Chin What do you get when you have pencil, watercolor, ink, colored pencil, and markers? Mixed media artwork by artist Joyce Chin! So "re-imagine" Purgatori all over again, and collect this premium edition limited to only 3,000 copies! FC, 32pg MSRP: $9.99 PURGATORI: RE-IMAGINED #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION Color pencil by Al Rio Featuring a prestige, canvas cover enhancement! Own this exclusive super premium edition with art by industry veteran and fan-favorite Al Rio! Catch this color penciled cover of Purgatori unlike you've seen her before! Limited only to 999 copies worldwide. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg MSRP: $20.00 CHASTITY: RE-IMAGINED #1 by J. Palmiotti & Gray, & Toledo Re-discover Chastity all over again as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin. It's "suck-or-be-sucked" as the vampire assassin, Chastity's origin is "Re-Imagined!" This gothic tale of terror by Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Superboy, Deadpool) set in 1854 reveals how a young girl named "Purity" boards a ship for the New World. She awakens to a new "life" among the undead, only to be used as a tool for a woman bent on vengeance against her former lover, Vlad the Impaler! Purity must establish her independence — but can she? This one's got everything from blood on the high seas, shipwrecks and bar fights, to a standoff with Vlad The Impaler! Get to know her again like you've never seen her! Cover by Amanda Conner. FC, 32pg $2.99 CHASTITY: RE-IMAGINED #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Joyce Chin Supplement Chastity's "re-imagining" story along with this beautiful premium edition featuring a stylized cover by artist Joyce Chin. Using various special techniques including pencil, watercolor, and ink... it's the Chastity you know and love... but "Re- Imagined!" Limited to only 3,000 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $9.99 CHASTITY: RE-IMAGINED #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION Color pencil by Al Rio Featuring a prestige, canvas cover enhancement! What makes this super premium so special? Two words: Al Rio! His color pencil skills on this cover bring the vampire assassin to life. She may look adorable… but don't be susceptible to her deadly ways! Limited to only 999 copies. Allocations may occur. FC, 32pg MSRP: $20.00 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE #1 by Ostrander, Reis, & Pimentel The entire Chaos! Universe collides in a huge company-wide event! Brace yourselves as Chaos! presents this 5-issue critical story arc! Lady Death, Purgatori, Chastity, Bad Kitty, Jade, Bedlam, Gallows, Vandala, Oblivia and many more Chaos! stars are featured in this epic event! What could bring all these mortal enemies together? Three words: an ancient evil! Who is the enemy returning to Earth disguised as the new Messiah? How does this affect Lady Death? Chaos! puts all your favorite characters on a collision-course for a story that will leave its scars on the Chaos! Universe! This story is in continuity (but not continuity-intensive) providing a great jumping-on point for new readers! Cover by Ivan Reis, Joe Pimentel, and Hi-Fi. FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE #1 PREMIUM EDITION Painted Cover by David Michael Beck Accomplished industry vet David Michael Beck (G.I. Joe cover artist) paints this premium cover showcasing the striking and unyielding power of Lady Death! The Alliance begins here and now, so collect this edition limited to only 3,000 copies. Printed on cardstock. FC, 32pg MSRP: $9.99 LADY DEATH: GODDESS RETURNS #2 by Ostrander, Mota, & Correa Jr. To know her story is to know a woman cursed! You know the Goddess returns... but you don't know how! Chaos! reveals all the details in this story arc! In this life-altering second installment, Lady Death has been re-united with Vandala, Ravenheart, Cremator and Brock… but is it enough to face the fury of her nemesis: Morgana? No hype, no fooling — this one culminates the whole Lady Death: Alive! Cycle, paving the way for what is to come in Dark Alliance #1! Some will not survive the climax of this issue — as Lady Death herself is changed forever... but for the better or the worse? This is the story arc you've been waiting for! FC, 32pg $2.99 LADY DEATH: GODDESS RETURNS #2 ALTERNATE COVER EDITION The Goddess returns in dynamic fashion, as this action-packed issue prepares you for Dark Alliance #1! So order this variant cover to complete your Goddess Returns collection! Limited to only 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $7.50 PURGATORI: GOD KILLER #2 by Jolley, Molenaar, & Arnold She chose to live as a mortal... but will that come back to haunt her? This is it: the final showdown between Purgatori (a woman troubled by her vampire duality) and the three Egyptian deities who want to bring the Earth to its knees. To destroy the gods — and save the life of the girl who has touched her heart — can Purgatori make the sacrifice she hasn't made in 4,000 years? It's vengeance and bloodshed on a grand scale as God Killer concludes! Donąt miss this shocking series written by Dan Jolley (Obergeist). Cover by Molenaar, Curtis Arnold, and Todd Broeker. FC, 32pg $2.99 PURGATORI: GOD KILLER #2 ALTERNATE COVER EDITION Purgatoriąs foray back to the desert sands of Egypt culminates in God Killer #2...so make sure you get this supplemental variant cover to one of her most exhilarating story arcs ever! Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg MSRP: $7.50 WOMEN OF CHAOS! 2003 CALENDAR Spend 2003 with the ladies of Chaos! Comics! That's right, comics fans, each and every month of this jaw-dropping calendar showcases the hottest images of your favorite heroines of Chaos! So forget those plain ol' boring office calendars — and spice it up with the only calendar that's guaranteed to turn a few heads! Calendar, FC $15.99 THE DWELLING ASHCAN Cover and art by Brian Denham. Chaos! Comics' unveils their new and improved achcan format, featuring an exclusive cover by Brian Denham for Black Label Graphics' upcoming horror tale, The Dwelling! When an ancient evil is disturbed from its slumber, it's up to two loner kids to stop it! Sound good, horror fans? Then check out this ashcan preview featuring intimate insights into the creative process, script notes, layouts, pencils, and character designs from this terrifying story! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity on the back! Limited to only 1,000 copies worldwide. b&w, 12pg MSRP: $6.00 PURGATORI: RAVENOUS ASHCAN Chaos! gives you a sneak peek at Purgatori's forthcoming story arc: Ravenous, in this special achcan edition, featuring an exclusive cover! It's a first look at the Blood Goddess's next adventure! Included are intimate insights into the creative process, script notes, layouts, pencils, and character designs! Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity on the back! Limited to only 1,000 copies worldwide. b&w, 12pg MSRP: $6.00 THE UNDEAD #1 FOIL COVER EDITION Cover by Brian Denham This rare Chaos! Comics foil cover edition — previously available as a Chaosstore.com exclusive — can now be yours! Brian Pulido's post-apocalyptic zombie horror-fest — The Undead #1 — features 100% foil coverage with original art by Brian Denham! Limited to 200 copies! Each copy comes bagged and boarded! Supplies are limited. Allocations may occur. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $20.00 LADY DEATH: HEARTBREAKER #1 FOIL COVER EDITION Cover by Ivan Reis Lady Death: Heartbreaker #1 is available as this rich foil cover edition, originally offered exclusively at MegaCon 2002 in Orlando, Florida! Featuring 100% foil coverage with an original cover by Ivan Reis, this edition is limited to 200 copies, each bagged and boarded. Supplies are limited. Allocations may occur. b&w, 32pg MSRP: $20.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LADY DEATH: HEARTBREAKER #1 by John Ostrander, Romano Molenaar, Curtis Arnold, & colored by Hi-Fi Broken hearts…. Bloody revenge! This self-contained one-shot fits in Lady Death continuity and is a great starting point for new readers! FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A LADY DEATH: HEARTBREAKER #1 PREMIUM EDITION cover by Scott Lewis This passionately painted cover by fan-favorite Scott Lewis is one of Chaos!'s themed Heartbreaker covers, showcasing the Diva of Death embodied in a heart shape with mighty swords behind her! Printed on cardstock and limited to 2,000. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A LADY DEATH: HEARTBREAKER #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Thomas Giorello Go chaotic this Valentine's with this ultra exclusive premium of Lady Death! Limited to 1,000. FC, 32pg $20.00 O/A PURGATORI: HEARTBREAKER #1 by Dan Jolley, Fabiano Neves, & colored by Colorgraphix It's hot blondes, shootouts, and mortal terror as Dan Jolley brings you "Salt in the Wound," a Purgatori Valentine's Day special! FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A PURGATORI: HEARTBREAKER #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Scott Lewis Scott Lewis shakes things up painting this Purgatori cover! It's one of three Valentine's Day themed covers celebrating Heartbreakers! Limited to 2,000. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A PURGATORI: HEARTBREAKER #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Monte Moore Is it possible to want a Blood Goddess as your valentine? With one look at Purgatori on this sexy Valentine theme painted pin- up… the answer is yes! Limited to 1,000. FC, 32pg $20.00 O/A CHASTITY: HEARTBREAKER #1 by Tom Sniegoski, Christopher Golden, Ron Adrian, & colored by Hi-Fi Chastity is acting in an off-Broadway revival of "Aspects of Love," when a fellow cast member drags her into a horrible web of murder and mysticism that brings her face-to-face once more with the mysterious MidKnight! FC, 32pg $2.99 O/A CHASTITY: HEARTBREAKER #1 PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Scott Lewis This luscious premium cover painted by Scott Lewis is part of Chaos!'s Heartbreaker-themed premium covers! See Chastity framed by a heart and surrounded by masquerade masks and bat wings! Limited to 2,000 on cardstock. FC, 32pg $9.99 O/A CHASTITY: HEARTBREAKER #1 SUPER PREMIUM EDITION Cover by Brian Rood If you're looking for a super-sexy cover of Chastity… this is it! Hot painter Brian Rood paints up a striking image of Chastity for this Valentine's Day special. Limited to 1,000. FC, 32pg $20.00 O/A JADE: REDEMPTION #2 by Sniegoski, Golden, Tortosa, Balaos, & De Lara In the second anime installment of Redemption, the sequel to the first smash-hit Jade mini-series, Jade is trapped between her ambitions and her attempts to make up for past sins. With her companion, Silence, she has traveled to the United States to destroy the American Triad families who stand against her, only to find herself under attack by a mysterious group, the Progeny! FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.99 O/A JADE: REDEMPTION #2 VARIANT EDITION Cover by Daerick Gross Daerick Gross draws this detailed Jade: Redemption #2 cover, using color pencils to accent Jade's exotic essence, and highlighting her trusted, yet traditional emerald green look. Limited to 2,000 copies. FC, 32pg (2 of 4) $7.50 ************************ CLAYPOOL COMICS ELVIRA #110 by Strom, Day, & Lachance When Elvira clashes with the Anti-Elvira RevengeSquad (led by theDuke of A.E.R.L.), it's no-holds-barred — except for excessive violence and salty language, of course, since the battle's being overseen by the Citizens' Committee for Comic Book Decency! It's all in the classic "Fright and Malice!" by Frank Strom, Dan Day, and Louis Lachance! Also: Elvira's mutiny on the booty takes a piratical turn, in "Elvira's Treasure Chest!," Part Four of the "Tele-Castaways" serial by Janet Hetherington, John Heebink, and Mike Manley. Photo Cover of Elvira. b&w, 32pg $2.50 DEADBEATS #54 by Richard Howell w/Ricardo Villagran Now that Southie's vampire paramour Brittany has returned to her human state, she now regards him as her captor and tormentor. Is it madness for her to torture him in return — by flaunting her contempt and her new, other lovers — or is it "True Britt?" It's written and drawn by Richard Howell, with gorgeous embellishment by Ricardo Villagran, and a cover by Howell and Steve Leialoha. b&w, 32pg $2.50 STAR OF THE MONTH DEADBEATS VOLUME 1 TP by Richard Howell & Ricardo Villagran Five fearsome newcomers arrive in Fear City, and their first outreach is to murder four teen-agers on the beach. They're the Deadbeats, a cruel and crafty vampire gang, and their mission could result in utter destruction of the entire town! This volume collects all the vital early issues of the story, and features a foreword by Kathryn Leigh Scott, one of the stars of the original Dark Shadows TV series! Wraparound cover by Howell and Villagran. (STAR14380) SC< 7x10, 160pg, b&w $12.95 ************************ COLONIA PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH THROUGH THE HABITRAILS CURRENT PRINTING by Jeff Nicholson Your cubicle will never look the same after you take this surreal guided tour through the world of the corporate employee. Jeff Nicholson (Colonia, Father & Son) delivers fourteen tightly scripted stories that re-introduce you to the all-too-familiar facets of life on the job, culminating in a harrowing downward spiral. Matte-laminated color covers. (STAR14578) SC, 7x10, 144pg, b&w $9.95 ******************* COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL COMIC LIBRARY INTERNATIONAL VOL. 10: OFF THE WALL ADVENTURES by Various This critically acclaimed anthology gathers the biggest and brightest work from the top independent creators in the industry and gives you an over-the-top bang for your hard-earned buck! This issue features Nate Peikos' Lint McCree, Robb Bihun's The Hoon, Glenn Whitmore's Captain Clockwork, Mike Bocianowski's Chuck, The Ugly American, Scott Roberts' The Secret, George Broderick, Jr.'s Captain Oatmeal and Splendora, Chris Yambar's Itsi Kitsi: Happy Adventure Cat, Aaron Bordner's Lost At The Earth's Core, Dave Mazure's Eep! and some off-the-wall lunacy from Spongebob Squarepants creative director Derek Drymon. As a special bonus, this volume also contains Lazy Flight, a reprinting of the very first stream-of- consciousness-storyline by Harvey Award-nominee Scott Mills, about the birth, life and death of a microscopic particle creature. Off The Wall Adventure indeed! SC, 152pg, b&w $13.95 COMIC CAVALCADE SHI: POISONED PARADISE #˝ by William Tucci & Karl Waller Billy Tucci's Shi is re-launching at Avatar and this special #˝ issue from Comic Cavalcade provides an exclusive new story leading directly into the first issue! Karl Waller provides the stunning artwork for this story from Shi's past set in Feudal Japan. But her days appear to be numbered as a vicious group of Samurai attacks her! Printed on glossy stock with cardstock covers, these #˝ issues are the highest possible production quality. Available in three different cover versions by Billy Tucci, Matt Martin, and Karl Waller, all limited to just 4,000 copies each! TUCCI—FC, 16pg $3.95 MARTIN—FC, 16pg $3.95 WALLER—FC, 16pg $3.95 DEMONSLAYER: PATH OF TIME #˝ by Marat Mychaels Here is the exclusive new pages for the start to the Path of Time epic! As Jaclyn accidentally discovers the true history of the Demonslayers, we get to see ones from the past for the first time! You don't want to miss out on great first appearances like seeing the Cave girl Demonslayer as she fights demons and dinosaurs together. Printed on glossy stock with cardstock covers, these #˝'s are the highest possible production quality. Featuring special variant covers that show some of the different Demonslayers throughout time, as well as a special guest-artist cover by Matt Martin, all limited to just 3000 copies each! REGULAR—FC, 16pg $3.95 PIRATE—FC, 16pg $3.95 CAVE GIRL—FC, 16pg $3.95 BIKINI—FC, 16pg $3.95 MARTIN—FC, 16pg $3.95 THE 10TH MUSE / DEMONSLAYER #1 "PEACEFUL" EDITION by Robert Lugibihl & Marat Mychaels Matt Martin serves up this tasty exclusive new cover! This special edition is limited to just 1,500 copies. Cover by Matt Martin. FC, 32pg $5.95 THE 10TH MUSE GALLERY Fans of Rena Mero won't want to miss this special 10th Muse Gallery, previously only available at conventions! With half of the book filled with all-new, all-sexy Rena photos, and the other half pin-ups by top talent, this is a book you'll want in your collection! Limited to just 1,200 copies, each shipped bagged and boarded. Cover by Ken Lashley. FC, 16pg $5.95 THE 10th MUSE 2000 CONVENTION BOOK The making of The 10th Muse! This special convention-only book features the very first printed 10th Muse art, and shows the design sketches for both The 10th Muse and The Dolls. This special book was limited to just 2,000 copies, and all bagged and boarded. Features a photo cover of Rena Mera! b&w, 16pg $5.95 COMICS CONSPIRACY GENERIC COMIC BOOK #8 by Miers, Santos, Lean & Thomas June is crossover month for Generic Comics and the 7 Guys of Justice! Lord Talon and Ugly Monkey join Generic Man at a Big City comics convention, where our heroes must team up to fight the depravity of the Jolly Extortionist, an Indie publisher who threatens to blow up the convention center and everyone in it unless they all don't buy his self-published comics. Generic Man also appears in this month's issue of 7 Guys of Justice from False Idol Studios! b&w, 16pg $1.95 COMICSONE CORPORATION STORM RIDERS #4 by Wing Shing Ma After Cloud is badly beaten, Wind is left alone to face the combined might of Wu Buddha, DuGu Ming, and Sword Saint. Yet more troubling to Wind than the strength of his enemies is his best friend Duan-Lang's complicity in their plot to kill him! While Wind fights for his life, Conquer dispatches Frost to kill Wen Motley, a servant who has collected evidence of Conquer's schemes to divide his disciples. Frost is Conquer's most loyal disciple, but Wen's letters reveals a startling secret that makes Frost question his own loyalties. Hop on-board this growing Kung Fu comic sensation while it's still early! With fully painted interiors and a brilliantly realized cast of hundreds, the Storm Riders adventure is only beginning! SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $11.95 WOUNDED MAN #8 by Kazuo Koike & Ryoichi Ikegami Keisuke and his squad decide to stand their ground and fight the Veterans' Army that has overrun Little Italy. After the battle, only two ex-Green Berets are left, but they seem determined to cause as much trouble for Keisuke as possible. They chase Keisuke's group onto an aircraft carrier where the final showdown between Keisuke and the Veterans' Army takes place. Can Keisuke's men defeat the brutal Indian Joe and allow Keisuke a final chance for vengeance? MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $9.95 OFFERED TWO VOLUME SET by Kazuo Koike and Ryoichi Ikegami Offered begins when an evil seductress kidnaps Yu Tachikawa, an Olympic track star from MIT. It seems that Yu may have inherited his phenomenal speed and leaping ability from his father, Gilgamesh, the ancient king, whose sperm (preserved for 2000 years) was used to artificially inseminate Yu's mother. Intrigued? In this two-volume series by author Kazuo Koike (Lone Wolf and Cub) and artist Ryoichi Ikegami (Crying Freeman), the plot only thickens! Adolf Hitler, the cult of Mithras, an alien race, and several beautiful virgins are all thrown into the mix, as a desperate Yu must discover the truth about his past in order to comprehend his role in a scheme that has spanned two millennia. Available as a two-volume set for the first time, Offered demonstrates Koike's knack for breakneck pacing and Ikegami's loving attention to detail. A whirlwind adventure that begins in the jungle camps of Brazil and ends in the deserts of Turkey, Offered is the product of two manga masters working at the top of their game! This set includes two, 5" x 7" volumes, running a combined 400+ pages! Set (x2), b&w $26.25 CPM MANGA MAXION BOOK 3: WAVES OF MISFORTUNE TP Maki, Shion, and Yuichiro have enough problems just trying to decide amongst themselves where their feelings lie. Now its time for things to get much more complicated with two more otherworldly love interests. Its love, lust and scandal in Maxion Book Three: Waves Of Misfortune! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 208pg, b&w $15.95 THE SLAYERS SPECIAL #6 Here it is, the final installment of the Dark Crystal saga! Will Lina and Naga be able to defeat the evil Voldo and Master Galdin, or will Shia Woo lose the Dark Crystal to the forces of evil? b&w, 32pg $2.95 THE SLAYERS SUPER-EXPLOSIVE DEMON STORY BOOK 1: LEGEND OF DARKNESS TP Despite her tender age, 15-year-old Lina Inverse is already a master sorceress, known throughout the land for her skills and power...and the fact that her heroic deeds are usually more destructive than the foes she battles against! Teamed with Gourry Gabriev, a swordsman supreme who is dumb as a stump, Lina travels the land in search of fame, fortune and free food. SC, 7x10, 192pg, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH TIME TRAVELER AI BOOK 3 SEXY NINJA GIRL by Ai Ijima and Takeshi Takebayashi Time Traveler Ai Book Three: Sexy Ninja Girl is a funny, sexy, delightful romp through Medieval Japan! Ai time-travels back to Medieval Japan and becomes a Ninja herself! This is a fabulously funny, action filled story, with lots of adventures for Ai and her movie-making friends who travel with her! (STAR15132) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $15.95 ************************ Manga 18 FANTASY FIGHTERS GRAPHIC NOVEL SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XI #12 (DEC012294E) SC, 7x10, 176pg, b&w $16.95 CROSSGEN COMICS ROUTE 666 #1 by Bedard, Moline & Dell, & Bell Beware! CrossGen's new horror adventure title is on the loose! Dark deeds are afoot at Welkin State University, where young Cassie Starkweather's best friend is killed in a horrible accident. Cassie's grief turns to terror when her friend's ghost appears, pursued by fearsome spirits bent on dragging innocent souls back to their own hellish realm. But is this truly a supernatural invasion that clairvoyant Cassie has uncovered? Or is it just a twisted, paranoid vision brought on by Cassie's own insidious madness? Psychological mysteries and paranormal perils combine in this unsettling new series played out against a stylish Cold War era setting. Hot penciler Karl Moline (Joss Whedon's Fray), superstar inker John Dell (Mystic) and master colorist Nick Bell join writer Tony Bedard (Mystic, Negation) on a creepy cruise down the turnpike of terror! Hop in and hold on tight! FC, 48pg $2.95 THE FIRST #20 by Kesel, Di Vito & Hunter, & Schwager Trenin has set off on a hunt for Seahn, determined to bring down the renegade Secundae just as he did Seahn's mother, centuries before. Both stories are woven together as the hunter stalks his prey. FC, 32pg $2.95 MYSTIC #25 by Bedard, Rio & Dery, & Milla Giselle's quest to master the many magics of her world begins here, as her sister Genevieve teaches her the ancient wisdom of the Nouveau Guild. But beneath its gleaming surface, Nouveau City harbors a demonic criminal underworld headed by the dreaded Duke Abaddon. And the Duke is out to bring down the beautiful Mystic before her quest has even started! Don't miss this great jumping-on issue with eye-popping art by guest-artist Al Rio (Gen13)! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE WAY OF THE RAT #2 by Dixon, Johnson & Ryder, & Garcia Boon wants out! But he's going to have to get by one ticked-off monkey to escape his fate. The martial arts duel you never thought you'd see! Also, the Silken Ghost makes herself known to our hero just in time to save him from... everyone! FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN VOLUME 1 TP by Marz, Land & Geraci, & Rodriguez Collecting the Sojourn Prequel and issues #1-6 of CrossGen's breakout hit series! The dread tyrant Mordath has returned from the grave and conquered the Five Lands, crushing all opposition under his heel. But one woman, the archer Arwyn, has vowed to put an end to his terrible reign. Swearing vengeance after the deaths of her husband and daughter, Arwyn undertakes a quest that will lead her across the Five Lands in pursuit of the legendary Five Fragments. Aided by a charming rogue named Gareth and a mysterious and powerful woman named Neven, Arwyn is the lone hope of ending Mordath's evil. Series artist Greg Land (with Justin Ponsor), whose lush, detailed artwork has wowed fans in every issue of Sojourn, provides a brand new cover! Sojourn is epic fantasy as you've never seen it! SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 NEGATION #7 by Bedard, Pelletier & Meikis, & Rochelle New readers should get on board now, as Negation embarks on an epic story arc culminating in a head-on confrontation against Charon, god-emperor of the Negation! On the Negation Throneworld, Charon interrogates a mysterious prisoner destined to alter the fate of Obregon Kaine and the fugitives. Meanwhile, Evinlea battles the Sigil-Bearers who left her and the others to die on the prison-world! However this titanic battle turns out, the fugitives will soon have to reckon with the onslaught of the Negation's fearsome Lawbringer! FC, 32pg $2.95 SIGIL #25 by Dixon, Eaton & Hennessy, Quintana Loser must choose between victory and death! An all-battle issue as Loser allies himself with nomadic rebels in opposition to the despotic Khyradon and the Matriarch herself! But first he needs an army and so must fight a desperate battle in Tcharun's most desolate clime to free an army of murderers! FC, 32pg $2.95 SOJOURN #12 by Marz, Hairsine & TBD, & Lambert Arwyn's attempt to shortcut her quest and wreak her vengeance upon Mordath ended in utter disaster. Now she'll have to deal with the anger of the mysterious and powerful Neven, who set Arwyn upon the quest and gave her the gift of Ayden's bow. Because Neven wants it back! FC, 32pg $2.95 CROSSGEN CHRONICLES #8 by Waid & Maroto, & Cox Long ago, in the ancient land of Atlantis, two best friends — Danik and Capricia — were forced to fight side-by-side to save the blossoming human race from premature extinction. What brought them together — what drove them apart — and how does it affect the CrossGen Universe today? FC, 48pg $3.95 FORGE #3 What'll 10 bucks get you these days? A vintage Baron Karza? (Maybe, with one arm missing!) How about an autographed photo of Mike Teevee from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? (Hope you like black-and-white!) No friends, there's only one thing you can get for ten bucks that's good and true and of lasting value: Forge #3! This month's volume contains chapter one of the samurai epic The Path; chapters 19 and 20 of the all-ages saga, Meridian; the third installment of the extra- dimensional escape drama, Negation; and three chapters each of Mark Waid's Crux (6-8) and the smash-hit Sojourn (4-6)! Plus, a very special treat from the world of Sigil: chapter one of the two-part Saurian mini-series Unnatural Selection! Now with extra Vitamin P, Forge #3 weighs in at a brawny 272 pages for the same absurdly low price of just $9.95! SC, 7x10, 272pg, FC $9.95 CRUX #15 by Dixon, Epting & Magyar, & D'Armata The Atlanteans are separated and in grave danger. The Negation have wounded Zephyr and captured Galvan. Capricia is pulled away by Danik while Tug and Verityn face the mystery of a long-dead Atlantean warrior and a monster from a lost race of interstellar travelers. Also, Geromi faces the Negation alone! FC, 32pg $2.95 SCION #25 by Marz, Cheung & Hillsman, Ponsor The epic war between the Ravens and Herons has been decided, but there's still one battle to be fought: Ethan vs. Bron! The two foes finally meet once again at the site of their first combat, the sands of the Tournament Arena. But this time the battle is to the death, and only one will walk away! FC, 32pg $2.95 THE FIRST VOLUME 2 TP by Barbara Kesel & Various Collecting The First #8-13, plus almost 30 pages of back-up stories, this volume continues the personality politics of the "First," gods of the CrossGen Universe in the process of being deposed from that self-proclaimed role because of the creation of the Sigil-Bearers. Anxiety over the powerful new arrivals has ruptured the fault lines in the social structure of the First, causing Ingra, Leader of House Sinister, to make a bold move to begin her planned takeover of House Dexter. Seahn has collected together the unhappy second-born, ready to demand that they be given equal status to the First. Persha, Ingra's daughter, sneaks over to House Dexter to meet Pyrem, her father and Leader of that House. And Gannish the Truthseeker visits a small blue-green globe and learns a frightening truth about the reality of the First. Written by Barbara Kesel, with art by Bart Sears, Andrea Di Vito, and Andy Smith, with inks by Smith, Rob Hunter, Andrew Hennessy, John Dell, Drew Geraci, and colors by Mike Atiyeh, Jason Lambert, and Rob Schwager. New cover by Bart Sears and Michael Atiyeh. SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 MERIDIAN #25 by Kesel, McNiven & Simmons, & Hollowell Sephie's bittersweet return to Meridian continues as she finds herself forced to battle Ilahn to save the island from his destructive touch. It's the two Sigil-Bearers in one all-out battle! The outcome of this devastating event will affect them both as profoundly as the granting of their sigils. FC, 32pg $2.95 THE PATH #4 by Marz, Sears & Pennington, Atiyeh General Ryuichi has been best friends with Obo-san since childhood, but now he finds himself under orders to slay the monk. As Ryuichi wrestles with his conscience, he and his army pursue Obo-san to his monastery in the snowy north. When the two finally confront one another, the meeting literally ends with a bang! FC, 32pg $2.95 RUSE #9 by Waid, Guice & Perkins, & DePuy Simon has his hands full with a string of small cases, but the big mystery is why he would suddenly abandon the search for Lightbourne just as he and Emma are closing in! Emma's baffled by this turn of events--and matters aren't clarified by the arrival of a new Pressmonk in town! FC, 32pg $2.95 EDGE #3 Question: When is fat pretty? Answer: When it's a fat, 272-page comics compendium! That's right, Edge has gotten even beefier. But don't worry — it's still kept its fine good looks, thanks to fantastic artists like Butch Guice, Mike Perkins, and Laura DePuy, the art team responsible for the fourth installment of Ruse! Edge #3 also carries two chapters each of The First (13 & 14), Mystic (18 & 19), and Sigil (19 & 20). Speaking of Sigil, this volume of Edge presents the first volume of the Saurian mini-series Unnatural Selection. Anchoring this enormously entertaining edition of Edge are chapters 18, 19, and 20 of Scion. Part medieval adventure, part sci-fi epic, Scion is a textbook example of the genre-diversity that is CrossGen's hallmark. The only thing that keeps this book from bursting at the seams is a high-strength cardstock cover built to survive gale-force winds. What's not fat about Edge #3 is the price, which remains a very healthy $9.95! SC, 7x10, 272pg, FC $9.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MERIDIAN VOLUME 2 TP by Barbara Kesel & Various Reprinting Meridian #8-14 plus CrossGen Chronicles #3! In this volume Sephie is being held prisoner in the dye vats of the city, but manages to escape, facing monstrous dangers on her route back to Meridian. She narrowly avoids encountering her Uncle Ilahn, whose sigil blazes red as he destroys, while hers glows gold as she renews. When Sephie learns she can fly, a whole new range of possibilities for heroism are opened to her, and she rises to each occasion! (STAR15156) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 ************************ STAR OF THE MONTH SIGIL VOLUME 2 TP by Kesel & Waid, & Various Reprinting the stories contained in Sigil #8-14, plus CrossGen Chronicles #4! On the run from the Saurian empire and Sam's personal enemy, the Saurian Prince Tchlusarud, Sam, Roiya, Zanniati, and JeMerik Meer, are headed "anywhere but here." That leads them to Delassia, where they discover Zanni is more than just a mere trophy wife, and Roiya discovers that there's more to JeMerik Meer than just a roguish smile and good timing. Sam, however, has a bigger problem than his jealousy of Meer: he's attracted the attention of two of the godlike First! (STAR15262) SC, 7x10, 192pg, FC $19.95 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A SIGIL #4-7 by Kesel, Ben & Ray Lai Catch up on the events preceding the Sigil Volume 2 Trade Paperback with these exciting early issue of Sigil! FC, 32pg $2.95Ea. ************************ CRUSADE ENTERTAINMENT SHI: THE ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR #1 by Billy Tucci & Craig Shaw Gardner Prepare yourselves for the first Shi series in over a year! Shi: The Illustrated Warrior #1 is the vanguard edition of seven monthly issues by Shi creator Billy Tucci and New York Times best-selling author Craig Shaw Gardner (Batman). Combining the very best aspects of Craig's novelized prose and Billy's dynamic and richly detailed illustrations, The Illustrated Warrior is based on the legendary Way of the Warrior story arc, but with an added twist that forever alters the Shi universe we've all come to know. Focusing on Ana's tortured past, first battles and her quest for vengeance, this series goes to great lengths to bring about the most thorough and thought-provoking Shi series ever! The seven issues will ultimately be collected in hardcover format to be released later this year. b&w, 32pg (1 of 7) $2.99 SHI: THE ILLUSTRATED WARRIOR POSTER by Billy Tucci Crusade's 2002 poster depicts everyone's favorite Sohei warrior interwoven with a full array of classic Way of the Warrior history. In this stunningly detailed poster by Billy Tucci, Shi defiantly stares back at the viewer with quiet determination. Shi's back with a vengeance and better than ever! (CAUT: 2) Poster, 22x36, FC $9.99 CYBEROSIA PUBLISHING CATHEDRAL CHILD GN by Lea Hernandez What if the year was 1897, and you lived in a church in a Texas that might have been — a frontier of steam technology and old magic? For young lovers Glory and Sumner, tutors to the giant computer, Cathedral, this world is real. It's also about to end when a wish to free Glory's virtual friend, Camille, from Cathedral is granted in a way none of them expects. This new edition of Cathedral Child features digitally re-mastered art and an all-new cover and author's commentary by Eisner Award- nominated (1999, 2000) creator and YALSA Popular Paperbacks finalist Lea Hernandez. Introduction by Kurt Busiek (Astro City). SC, 6x8, 120pg, b&w $10.95 DARKCHYLDE ENTERTAINMENT DARKCHYLDE LAST ISSUE SPECIAL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE ALTERNATE COVER by Randy Queen The fan-favorite Darkchylde odyssey comes to a fiery finish in this very last issue of the series! Darkchylde Entertainment has teamed with Previews to provide a gorgeous new cover to highlight this special occasion. "Beginnings" features creator Randy Queen's most lyrical writing and detailed artwork ever as he says good-bye for the time to the character that launched his career to concentrate on the development of all new ideas! Ariel Chylde has finally triumphed against the evil that has been plaguing her since she left her hometown of Salem, but the revelation that came with that victory is tearing apart the very heart of her being. Where to now, and how did this possibly come to be? She'll discover that the answers were there right from the very start! Featuring returning favorites War and Piece, Fang, Perry, Sage, Flatulence, and Baby Boo, plus a few others from the early issues that we wouldn't dare give away here! This issue promises to blow your mind! This special oversized issue features a wrap around cover by Queen, 30 pages of story art, a special fan section, cover gallery, and a story that's sure to dazzle, shock, and sadden! Relive the beginning, be there for the end! FC, 40pg $3.95 DIGITAL WEBBING DIGITAL WEBBING PRESENTS #3 by Various The hit internet collaborative comic returns with six all-new, all-original, all-out amazing tales! This issue's line-up includes the birth of Xstacy, and assassination in The Nest, Not Quite Lab Rats in a shocking 1920's experiment, travel to The Dark Side of the Moon, and the final installment of those goofballs… The Team! This issue also contains Harlow's End illustrated by artist Anthony Castrillo (X-Force, Flash). b&w, 48pg $2.95 DORK STORM PRESS DORK TOWER #19 by John Kovalic The Junk Food Issue: It's the return of Iron Chef Snackfood! What happens when you let Fanboys and Goth Girls into the kitchen? Watch out as Igor attempts to create the "perfect gaming treat"! It's an entire issue devoted to the junk foods that drives fandom, from convention corndogs to high-powered caffeine-packed pop cocktails. Also, some of the favorite names in gaming and comics contribute to a special Dork Tower pull-out cookbook! What are Gary Gygax's favorite munchies? How about Shannon Wheeler's favorite coffee recipe? What does evil Steve Jackson get up to when left alone in a kitchen? How about James Ernest, of Cheapass Games, or New York Times best-selling fantasy author Margaret Weis? And how do you make the legendary "Igor Bars"?! Plus, a free game that lets you play with your food, GummiHamster 40K from Placebo Press, which even non-gamers will love! And there's even more hilarity from the usual Dork Tower back-up features: Greg Hyland's Lethargic Lad, Aaron Williams' Nodwick, and Scott Kurtz's PvP! b&w, 48pg $2.99 NODWICK #15 by Aaron Williams "Tournamental Health"—The king is dying, and he's putting on the most extreme jousting tourney ever devised before he goes. He's invited some extraordinarily destructive contestants to enter, and Yeagar has made the cut! Luckily, the rules for knocking opponents off their horses have several loopholes large enough to march a chariot through, so don't expect the usual men on mere horses to mar the field of honor! Can Yeagar pull a victory out of the mayhem? Will his equipment survive the abuse? Can Artax and Piffany remain on the sidelines? What ultimate prize will go to the victor? Find out in Nodwick #15! b&w, 32pg $2.99 THE NODWICK CHRONICLES VOLUME 2: OF GODS & HENCHMEN TP by Aaron Williams It's the second collection of stories from the fan-favorite Nodwick comic book! The hapless hench-hero and his employers match wits with ancient gods of evil, travel to alternate dimensions, meddle with powers beyond those of mortal men, delve into dark dungeons, and more! As an added bonus, you get a continuation of the "Rest Index Peace" from Volume 1, listing every brush Nodwick's had with death (some nearer than others)! Collects Nodwick #7-12. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.99 NODWICK HENCHMAN OUTFITTER'S T-SHIRT by Aaron Williams The Henchmen Outfitters T-Shirt: That venerable institution that every henchman turns to for his work supplies, has finally released an official company t-shirt! This full-color tee is printed on an ash gray 100% cotton beefy-t. Proudly let everyone know where you get your concussion-resistant headgear, your solid oak treasure chests and, yes, even your duct tape of healing! RES. from Previews Vol XI #10 (Oct012402-2404) L-XL $19.95 PVP: THE ONLINE COMIC STRIP COLLECTION VOLUME 1: STRIPTEASE TP by Scott Kurtz Introduction by Liberty Meadows creator Frank Cho! Over 300 classic strips from the PvPonline.com archives, printed here for the first time! Join Cole, Brent, Jade, Francis, and the ever-lovable Skull in the comic strips that introduced them to the world. Discover why over 50,000 people make reading PvP a part of their daily routine. SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $15.99 DORK STORM SPECIAL: LETHARGIC LAD JUMBO-SIZED ANNUAL #1 by Greg Hyland Lethargic Lad returns in his own comic book in a jam-packed jumbo-sized annual! Yes, the world's greatest lethargic superhero is back! It's the comic so big, it couldn't simply remain in the pages of Dork Tower. And not only is this issue overflowing with Lethargic Goodness garnered from Greg Hyland's Lethargic website, but there's also Lethargic stats for the Stupor Powers Role-Playing Game; brand-new Lethargic Lad stories, and a very Lethargic backup from John Kovalic's Dork Tower gang. See the amazing Lad-Mite! Gasp at the secret origins of Lethargic Lad, Lethargic Lad's Pal Jeremy Olson, and Jerry's Kids! Shudder at the power of Giant Letrhargo and develop a nervous tick at the evil of the all-new Legion of Super Bad Guys! It's more than a year's worth of lethargy, all in one book, launching the new Dork Storm Special imprint from Dork Storm Press! b&w, 56pg $3.99 STAR OF THE MONTH THE BEST OF DORK TOWER #1 by John Kovalic With Dork Tower #1 long sold out, here's a comic book to introduce and hook new readers to Dork Tower, the fan-favorite that's flying off the shelves! And at a special price, too! From classic short strips to hilarious heartbreaking longer stories, now you can find out why "Hey, Marcia! Come see the Satanist!" has been translated into six different languages! Reprinting the best strips from the first ten issues of Dork Tower, no side of geekdom is left untouched! Follow the fannish foibles of Matt, Igor, Ken, Gilly the Perky Goth, and Carson the Muskrat. (STAR14089) b&w, 32pg $1.95 **************** DRAWN AND QUARTERLY LOUIS RIEL # 7 by Chester Brown This remarkable series on the life of 19th century political radical Louis Riel has been praised by many sources, including Time Magazine and The Village Voice. In this new issue, Chester Brown recounts the gripping battle between Riel's ragged group of Metis followers and the Canadian army. After the Metis unexpectedly win the first battle, the Prime Minister makes plans to send an even larger contingent to thwart Riel. b&w, 24pg $2.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A LOUIS RIEL #2—SECOND PRINTING by Chester Brown Back in Print! All issues of this series are now all available again. This issue's events: a provisional government is formed with Riel as president and the violence simmering under the surface of events finally takes a casualty. b&w, 24pg $2.95 ********************* STAR OF THE MONTH THE LITTLE MAN TP by Chester Brown Featuring material produced over a 15-year period, The Little Man contains numerous rare and otherwise impossible to find gems. Virtually all of the stages in Brown's development are represented here, along with a comprehensive 14-page section of notes. (STAR08567) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 200pg, b&w $14.95 ***************** PALOOKA-VILLE #16 by Seth Palooka-Ville begins its second decade with this new issue! Seth continues with Part 3 of Clyde Fans, his epic story covering a 40-year period in the lives of two brothers and their failed fan manufacturing company. The story here moves to the 1960s: Simon's disastrous career as a salesman is over and Abe struggles to maintain the business. MATURE READERS FC, 24pg $4.75 OFFERED AGAIN O/A CLYDE FANS PART 1 TP by Seth This thick 72-page comic book collects Part 1 of Seth's ambitious Clyde Fans story. Taking us into the Clyde Fans storefront in Toronto, Seth documents the lives of two brothers who ran the once-successful electric fan company. MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w $7.95 ***************** THE ROAD TO AMERICA TP by Baru The Road To America collects for the first time in complete form one of the best and most underrated comic "novellas" of the 1990s. Originally serialized in three separate issues of Drawn & Quarterly, the story is set in Algeria in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during that country's long and bloody struggle to free itself from French colonial rule. Cartoonist Baru brilliantly documents an impoverished boxer's rise to fame amidst the chaos surrounding him and his family, from the slums of his hometown in Algeria to the bright lights of Paris. MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 80pg, FC $14.95 DREAMWAVE BANISHED KNIGHTS #4 by Adrian Tsang, Mateo Guerrero, Aureliano Jimenez Romero, & Ramil Sunga After a harrowing battle for survival in the blood stained halls of Tessan's Abbey, Greyson finds himself face to face with Tessan, vampire lord of Datara. With victory comes the promise of eternal life –– or death at peace as mortal. But to seal that victory, Greyson must dins a way to defeat Tessan, while holding at bat an entire army of vampires at the same time. FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS GENERATION ONE #3 by Chris Sarracini, Pat Lee, Edwin Garcia, Rob Armstrong, & TheRealT Dreamwave's resurrection of the Transformers continues! Optimus Prime is back, but so is his arch-nemesis Megatron. Reunited with his Decepticon followers, Megatron begins an evil scheme that, if successful, will leave Earth and all humanity in ruins. What is this sinister plan and are the Autobots even strong enough to begin to fight it? Also, Spike is drawn into a mystery he's not sure he wants to solve… who knows where it will lead him! Issue #3 of the six-issue mini-series continues the action-packed adventures of your favorite Generation One Transformer characters! Comes with a mini-poster! FC, 32pg $2.95 TRANSFORMERS SOUNDWAVE POSTER Whether you're an Autobot fan or Decepticon fan, you have to love Soundwave! Brought to life by the stunning art of Pat Lee, this poster features Soundwave and all of his tapes, including Rumble, Ravage, Lazerbeak, and more. Have the most loyal of Decepticons protecting you today. Measures 26 7/8" x 39 ˝". Poster, FC $6.95 WARLANDS: AGE OF ICE #6 by Adrian Tsang, Mateo Guerrero, Aureliano Jimenez Romero, & Yvonne Poon Aragon's mysterious plan reaches near its climax forcing Zeph to confront the demons from their past. Unanswered questions from the story of Warlands Volume 1 are revealed amidst a deadly battle whose cost of victory may be one Zeph will be unwilling to pay. FC, 32pg $2.95 DYNAMIC FORCES BLADE MOVIE BUST The Day Walker has arrived! Dynamic Forces first Blade Movie bust features the detailed likeness of Wesley Snipes as Blade – – the baddest Vampire Hunter of them all! Meticulously sculpted by Martin Canale, the premiere Blade Movie bust from Dynamic Forces captures the hero with his glasses on, sword in hand, glave in the other hand, and body armored to defend himself from the night! Canale has captured the very soul of the character, right down to the tattoos on Blade's neck! Mounted on the House of Erebus, the mechanism that drained the blood for the vampires to allow Deacon Frost (from the first blade feature film) to attempt to live forever, and capturing the symbols of the various vampire tribes on its base, this awesome new collectible bust stands 5 ˝" tall and sits 3" wide. The first Blade film was a huge hit and the sequel this year promises to explode off the screen as well – don't miss out on this first collectible from the continuing saga of Blade! Scheduled to ship in August! (CAUT: 4) Bust $59.99 EARTH X: DAREDEVIL MEGA-BUST Through the eyes of master-artist Alex Ross, the Marvel Universe has been transformed –– transformed into the world of Earth X! Very few heroes have been transformed in the way Daredevil has as the Earth X "Man without Fear" heaps abuse and life- threatening situations upon his body and himself –– and always emerges unscathed! Now Dynamic Forces has paired Ross with sculptor Tony Cipriano to transform this "daredevil" one more time into a cool collectible resin bust that continues the limited edition Earth X mega-bust line. The bust line with mega attention to detail! Standing atop an inscripted beautiful base that continues the continuity of previous Earth X bust releases, Daredevil stands 5 ˝" tall! These limited edition collectibles have so much detail –– Alex actually had Daredevil's smile revised at least three times! But that's not all, to make sure that the bust is the best that it can be, Alex had the resin bust vacu-plated at the outset, and then started painting this bad boy bust with different colors of red to get the desired effect! Also available as a limited edition bust featuring a bronze paint finish and is limited to only 500. This variant comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed by Alex Ross and Tony Cipriano! (CAUT: 4) REG.––Bust $49.99 BRONZE––Bust $69.99 BUG 8-INCH BUST The 70s and 80s were a great time for toys and comics… and for comics about toys. Bug, the ever lovin', ever livin' cool character from one such 70s/80s Marvel comics series The Micronauts, has returned in the form of a Dynamic Forces collectible resin bust! He's 'Naught >Tik< Micro anymore! In fact, he stands 8" tall. Designed by Dan Parsons and sculpted by Howard Kalish, the Bug bust depicts the hero atop his unique base and with all the detail and care you've come to expect from Dynamic Forces line of collectible busts. Also available as a limited edition revealed bust featuring a new head sculpt with bugs mask off and is limited to only 499! (CAUT: 4) REG.––Bust $89.99 REVEALED––Bust $129.99 MICRONAUTS #1 ALTERNATE COVER Cover by Eric Hanson The new Micronauts series is launching from Image Comics and Devil's Due (the folks that have made G.I. Joe so popular in comics form again) and DF has the alternate cover! Drawn by Eric Hanson and featuring Baron Karza, this edition will be limited to no more than 4,000 unsigned DF covers. Also available signed by artist Eric Hanson at and as a remarked edition with a head sketch by DF exclusive cover painter Eric Hanson. REG.––b&w $6.99 SGN.––b&w (CAUT: 2) $19.99 REMARKED––b&w (CAUT: 4) $69.99 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE WITCHBLADE OBAKEMONO HC Dynamic Forces and Top Cow Productions team-up to bring you this limited edition hardcover featuring the original, all-new Witchblade story by writer Fiona Avery and artist Brian Ching! Strictly limited, and presented in the hardcover format by Dynamic Forces, this exclusive edition is limited to 1,500 copies! Also available as a signed edition by writer Fiona Avery and artist Brian Ching limited to 699 and as a re-marked edition featuring a Witchblade sketch, limited to 99. (CAUT: 4) REG.––HC $29.99 SGN.––HC $59.99 REMARKED––HC $99.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A RISING STARS ACT 1 DYNAMIC FORCES EXCLUSIVE LEATHER-BOUND HC One of the best-read comic series today is collected in one of the most prestigious formats today –– the DF Leather Bound edition! Issues #1-8 encompass Act 1 of the Rising Stars trilogy, and here's your chance to get the extremely limited Leather Bound Edition! Available as a signed edition signed by creator/writer Joe Michael Straczynski and as a re-marked edition by artist Livesay featuring a Patriot sketch. (CAUT: 4) SGN.––HC $69.99 REMARKED––HC $99.99 CROW LITHOGRAPH SIGNED Signed by painter Brian Rood! One of the most powerful comic adaptations ever to hit the big screen, the original Crow movie stands as a testament to vision, beauty, mystery, and darkness! This classic lithograph, featuring art by Brian Rood, who also signs this edition, measures 18" x 24" and is printed on 80 lbs. gallerie art silk stock. Perfect for your wall, The Crow is captured here as never before! (CAUT: 2) Lithograph $39.99 ORIGIN GICLEE #1 SIGNED by Joe Quesada & Richard Isanove The first in a series of fine art, high-end Giclees featuring the six magnificent Origin covers by artist Joe Quesada and colorist Richard Isanove! This beautiful reproduction appeard as if it were the original piece of cover art hanging in your home! And to top it all off, these glorious Giclees come delivered to you framed! Dynamic Forces giclees are high end reproductions that capture every detail of the original humanly, mechanically, or technically possible. The resulting print has no perceptible dot pattern, an endless array of richly saturated color, and every nuance of the original image. The latest inks offer a 70-year light- fastest and UV-resistance under museum archival conditions. Also available as a re-marked edition featuring a James head sketch on each book! Limited to only 29. (CAUT: 4) SGN.––Giclee $599.99 REMARKED––Giclee $1,000.00 LADY DEATH: DARK ALLIANCE #1 GOLD FOIL EDITION The entire Chaos! Universe collides in a huge company-wide event! Brace yourselves as Chaos! presents this critical story 5- issue arc featuring Lady Death, Purgatori, Chastity, Bad Kitty, Jade, Bedlam, Gallows, Vandala, Oblivia and many more! This special edition sets the stage for Dark Alliance #1! FC, 32pg $16.99 PURGATORI: RE-IMAGINED #1 RUBY RED FOIL EDITION Re-discover Purgatori all over again as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin, wrapped up in a stunning Ruby Red Foil Edition! FC, 32pg $16.99 CHASTITY: RE-IMAGINED #1 RUBY RED FOIL EDITION Re-discover Chastity all over again as Chaos! proudly "Re-Imagines" her crucial origin, all wrapped up in a gorgeous Ruby Red Foil Edition! FC, 32pg $16.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS "TINY" T-SHIRT Each member of the G-Force Team has their own unique style, powers and colored uniform. Now, following the release of previous DF Battle T's, is Tiny's theme –– a high-quality, brown T-shirt with the red G-Force insignia! Catch this shirt before it disappears as fast as Jason's driving! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 BATTLE OF THE PLANETS "PRINCESS" T-SHIRT Each member of the G-Force Team has their own unique style, powers and colored uniform. Now, following the release of previous DF Battle T's, we're offering Princess' theme –– a high-quality, pink T-shirt with the red G-Force insignia! Catch this shirt before it disappears as fast as Jason's driving! (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 XXL $19.99 GREEN LANTERN: BRIGHTEST DAY/BLACKEST NIGHT SIGNED Signed by writer Steven Seagle! Before Kyle Rayner, before Hal Jordan, there was one man who bore the ring as the original Emerald Gladiator: Alan Scott, Green Lantern! Now travel back in time to the height of the Golden Age, circa World War II, and recount the tale of Scott's first encounter with one of his greatest adversaries ever! Green Lantern: Brightest Day/Blackest Night is a 48-page prestige format one-shot written by Steven T. Seagle (The Crusades, Uncanny X-Men) and exquisitely painted by John K. Snyder (Doctor Mid-Nite). (CAUT: 2) b&w $29.99 WONDER WOMAN: THE HIKKETEIA HC SIGNED Signed by artist J.G. Jones! Wonder Woman faces off against her JLA companion Batman in this thrilling hardcover! An ancient, long-forgotten ritual bonds Diana to a young lady from Gotham City with a deeply troubled past. Worse yet, Wonder Woman is trapped into the role of her teacher and protector, and soon discovers that she must also stand between her student and the earthly justice that the Dark Knight so rightly seeks! Also available as a re-marked hardcover by artist JG Jones featuring a Wonder Woman head sketch on each book! Limited to only 199. (CAUT: 4) SGN.––b&w $49.99 REMARKED––b&w $99.99 JUST IMAGINE STAN LEE WITH WALTER SIMONSON CREATING SANDMAN SIGNED Signed by artist Walter Simonson! The penultimate Just Imagine… one-shot introduces an incredible new hero, courtesy of living legend Stan Lee and artist Walter Simonson (Orion, Thor)! When Earth is menaced by a "coma plague" dooming humanity to eternal sleep, only the newly chosen hero of the Dream Realm — the Sandman — can offer any hope. But will astronaut Larry Wilton be up to the challenge? (CAUT: 2) b&w $19.99 EDDIE CAMPBELL COMICS AFTER THE SNOOTER GN by Eddie Campbell An autobiographical graphic novel in which Eddie Campbell faces his demons, including his grotesque cartoon creation; the annoying insectoid nag known as The Snooter! The book includes at least seven never-before-seen pages. The rest have appeared in the monthly Bacchus comic and other places, but in their new arrangement reveal unexpected plot complexities and surprises, all the way up to Campbell's showdown with The Snooter in Hollywood at the From Hell premiere! SC, 7x10, 160pg, b&w $14.95 EL CAPITAN BOOKS STRAY BULLETS HC COLLECTION SLIPCASE EDITION by David Lapham The ultimate Stray Bullets collection! All three Stray Bullets hardcovers — comprising the entire "Innocence of Nihilism," "Somewhere Out West," and "Other People" story arcs (as well as all the behind-the-scenes extras) — all packaged together in a deluxe slipcase edition! Eisner Award-winning for their beautiful style and design, these hardcovers are perfect for every true Stray Bullets fan. (CAUT: 4) HC Set (x3), b&w $99.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MURDER ME DEAD HC by David Lapham Here are all 9 issues of David Lapham's harrowing graphic novel in a hardcover volume! The Eisner-winning creator of the hugely successful independent series Stray Bullets has pulled out all the stops to show you what a mean and twisted world we live in. The master of the rip-your-guts-out crime drama brings you his first novel-length tale of self-destruction, lost dreams, and mean old women. (STAR15033) MATURE READERS HC, 232pg, b&w $34.95 MURDER ME DEAD TP by David Lapham Here it is! As it was meant to be seen and read! All nine issues of David Lapham's harrowing graphic novel, Murder Me Dead, collected in a super-cool trade paperback edition! The Eisner Award-winning creator of the hugely successful independent series, Stray Bullets, has pulled out all the stops to show you the mean and twisted world in which we live. The master of the rip-your-guts-out crime drama brings you his first novel-length tale — a twisted noir of self-destruction, lost dreams, and mean old women. This softcover is perfect for all David Lapham fans, and a great way for new readers to descend into the nightmarish depths of Lapham's imagination. Murder Me Dead slowly tightens itself around your throat and hoists you to the ceiling! (STAR15081) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 232pg, b&w$19.95 STRAY BULLETS TP'S by David Lapham From the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award winning series, these stories will hook any new reader by giving them a feel for the many varied, emotionally charged stories fans have come to expect in every issue of Stray Bullets. MATURE READERS, VOL. 1 (STAR08236)––SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $11.95 VOL. 2 (STAR09783)––SC, 7x10, b&w $11.95 VOL. 3 (STAR12225)––SC, 7x10, b&w $11.95 VOL. 4 (STAR13059)––SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 VOL. 5 (STAR13707)––SC, 7x10, b&w $14.95 **************** EMPIRE HEROES NIGHTHUNTER #3 by Parducci, Dzialowski, & Underwood Nighthunter tracks the werewolf Shadowmane in Washington D.C. and must confront the beast, as well as his own part in its creation. The spy agent Amber is looking for the vampire freelancer Agent Onyx to settle a score and another vile threat awaits in the wings, a hitman with a bizarre quota of kills to make. FC, 24pg (3 of 12) $3.75 EXTREME IMAGES RICKY CARRALERO TEMPTATION LITHOGRAPH SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, of the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Print, 11x17 $12.95 RICKY CARRALERO TEASE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, of the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL REG.––FC, 12pg $14.95 NAUGHTY CVR.––FC, 12pg $14.95 FALSE IDOL STUDIOS THE 7 GUYS OF JUSTICE #15 by Brian Joines & Joshua Rowe It's the 7 Guys' first crossover as Lord Talon and Ugly Monkey find themselves trapped at the Big City Comics Convention with the star of Generic Comics. As an unbalanced independent publisher threatens to destroy the convention center, Ugly Monkey finds himself trapped between Lord Talon and the equally competent Generic Man! Can Monkey get through the day without killing anybody? And can Lord Talon convince a major publisher to buy his pitch for a new comic series? The answers are right here! Lord Talon and Ugly Monkey also appear in this month's issue of Generic Comic Book by Comics Conspiracy! b&w, 24pg $2.50 FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKS THE COMICS JOURNAL SUMMER 2002 SPECIAL edited by Gary Groth The 2002 Summer Special spotlights master cartoonist Jim Woodring, with a spectacular cover painting, two essays on the artist's ouevre by Donald Phelps and Kenneth Smith, and a new interview. Text-and-art features include an appreciation of the cartoonist W.E. Hill by Zippy creator Bill Griffith (with many examples of Hill's gorgeous tabloid-sized Sunday pages in full- color), and Timothy Kreider on B. Kliban. The comics section's theme this volume is "Cartoonists on Music and Musicians" and you can expect many of the greatest names in cartooning today, including: Mary Fleener, Roger Langridge, Peter Bagge, Spain, Carol Lay, Phoebe Gloeckner, Tony Millionaire, R. Crumb, Bill Griffith, David Mazzucchelli, Ivan Brunetti, Matt Groening, Sherri Flenniken, Richard Sala, Rick Geary, Mark Martin, and many more! MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 120pg, PC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH THE COMICS JOURNAL WINTER 2002 SPECIAL edited by Gary Groth This edition cover features Joe Sacco, whose recent book of reportage during the Bosnia civil war, Safe Area Gorazde, has been both a commercial and critical success. Sacco contributes a new cover, a new strip, and is the subject of a long interview. Taking full advantage of the coffee-table size and color capacity, text-and-visual features include an appreciation by Jim Woodring on the great turn-of-the-century cartoonist T.S. Sullivant, with many examples of Sulivant's virtuoso pen and ink work; an essay by Don Phelps (Reading the Funnies) on Smokey Stover, with a generous portion of full-color strips; an appreciation of the obscure newspaper cartoonist W.E. Hill by Bill Griffith with examples of Hill's full-page Sunday strips; and an excerpt from the second chapter of B. Krigstein, a critical biography of Bernard Krigstein. The special edition also features new strips done especially for the magazine by today's best cartoonists. (STAR15142) MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 120pg, PC $19.95 ***************** EPILEPTIC VOLUME 1 TP by David B. Epileptic is David B.'s story of his brother's battle with epilepsy — but it turns into a penetrating and sometimes lacerating self-examination on the author's part, as he delves into his own complex emotions and his family's troubled history, as well as his own youthful fantasy life. Drawn in the author's spare-but-detailed, straightforward-but-elegant style, it will intrigue readers with its sharp yet (mostly) sympathetic treatment of the '70s alternative-health milieu and its often-harrowing depiction of a family under siege by this singular and devastating malady. MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, b&w $24.95 MEATCAKE #12 by Dame Darcy The blithely dark shadows of Dame Darcy's seductive Victorian-inspired world cover the surface of yet another intriguing serving of Meatcake. Elegant society reveals its true nature with tales of deflowering demons, tea with a couple of Playboy Bunny virgins, a running commentary on Romanians, delinquent dolls, and what happened when Fashion Week met the apocalypse. This one delivers more of the heightened mix of proper etiquette and surreal dreamscapes! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 NAUGHTY BITS VOLUME 6: BURN, BITCHY, BURN TP by Roberta Gregory Included in this collection is the classic, "Fallout," in which Bitchy Bitch believes she is going into menopause, causing her to flash back to her childhood in the 1960s, complete with memories of bomb shelters, school, and backstabbing kiddies. "Adult- Erated" provides more insight into the past of the permanently PO'd and PMS'd protagonist, focusing on Bitchy's post-college years. The title strip, "Burn, Bitchy, Burn," centers on "Witchy Bitch," a 12th Century medicine woman and dead ringer for Bitchy Bitch. Accused of being a witch and sentenced to burning at the stake, Witchy feels no less oppressed by her society than her future counterpart. But is she really a witch? Includes an all-new strip created especially for this collection. MATURE READERS SC, 72pg, b&w $9.95 OPUS 2003 CALENDAR by Barry Windsor-Smith Barry Windsor-Smith's post-Marvel Comics career took him in new, more serious direction, to pursue the creation of single picture, "easel" works. Founding The Gorblimey Press, Windsor-Smith released many fine of his own works, reflecting a more refined pursuit of his Pre-Raphaelite, Romantic and Symbolist interests, as fine art prints. These handsome works comprise the majority of the full-color plates to be found in this stunning 2003 Calendar! Calendar, 13x16, FC $17.95 LOVE & ROCKETS VOLUME 6: DUCK FEET SC—NEW PRINTING by Los Bros Hernandez Volume 6 showcases Gilbert's Palomar in the title story, "Duck Feet," in which a spooky bruja (witch) passes through town and leaves a load of trouble and weirdness in her raggedy wake. Meanwhile, in the city, Vincente has fallen on hard times and Israel tries to fill the void left by the disappearance of his twin sister whey were children. Not to be out done, Jaime presents the best of his "hanging around" stories featuring Maggie and Hopey. Guest starring Hopey's lady-killer little brother Jaoey and Izzy's diary secrets. All this plus Rocky, Fumble, Rena Titanon, and a cover gallery. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w (Note Price) $18.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GOODY GOOD COMICS #1 edited by Gilbert Hernandez Roy and Shout Ramirez with her very best friend Dinky (cadets from the catholic order of the leaping elite) find danger and romance in a primitive kingdom in this 18-page epic chockfull of action, monsters, and women with legs so powerful they can leap distances of one mile per lunge! Also, Rick Altergott unleashes new adventures of Doofus upon our unexpecting world! Plus, Johnny Ryan's Greaseball and tons more! Psycho/horror/humor comics will never be the same! MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 O/A TALES FROM SHOCK CITY by Gilbert & Mario Hernandez The "Tales of Somnopolis" back-up stories originally appearing in the mid-'80s Mister X comic are finally collected in one snappy package! Not only does this reprint all three original "Somnopolis" stories (re-edited to integrate them into the world of Love & Rockets), but Gilbert and Mario have added a new cover, back cover, and title page, as well as a brand-new six-page tale. MATURE READERS Duotone, 24pg $3.95 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH BOOK OF JIM by Jim Woodring Comic strips, illustrated stories, and eerily realistic fake ads join together to offer a skewed but recognizable world view, all rendered in Jim Woodring's fantastically elaborate neoclassic cartooning style. This gorgeously produced softcover album reprises virtually all of the material from Woodring's rapturously dreamlike (and thoroughly out-of-print) first volume of Jim magazine, including all four cover paintings in full-color, and a new four-page color story available nowhere else. (STAR04675) SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $17.95 CLOVER HONEY by Rich Tommaso This is the story of Abigail, an aspiring hitman (hitwoman?) out to prove her value to the family. She braves the wilds of Newark, exorbitant parking rates, traffic jams, and bad hair days to track down Trevor, her former mentor, who is on the lam with a big briefcase of mob dough. It reads like a collaboration between Jim Jarmusch and Quentin Tarantino, with its quirky humor, contemporary characters, and unflinching violence. (STAR04656) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 120pg, b&w $12.95 COMPLETE CRUMB COMICS VOLUME 13 SC by R. Crumb Offered again for your collecting convenience: The 13th volume of Complete Crumb Comics spans 1976-1980, featuring Robert Crumb's classic "social and environmental" rants unleashed in the Co-evolution Quarterly and Winds of Change; more Pekar collaborations; and plenty of Snoid comics. (STAR15056) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 120pg, b&w $18.95 R. CRUMB GERMAN SKETCHBOOK 1991-96 by R. Crumb Take an international trip through the head of underground master Robert Crumb. Reproducing portraits of his friends, sketches of landscapes, roughed out (and sometimes finished) strips, studies for commercial work, and of course, girls, girls, girls. This German-published sketchbook covers the years April 1991 to September 1996 and has not been reproduced anywhere. (STAR15125) MATURE READERS SC, 160pg, b&w $79.95 DAN & LARRY GN by Dave Cooper Dan & Larry is a twisted fable about an ugly young duckling named Dan and his best pal Larry. Unlike most ugly duckling fables, this duckling stays ugly, and the only way he ever looks good is in contrast to an even uglier world surrounding him. Dan & Larry also features an introduction by Patrick McEown, the successful cartoonist and animator who has known Cooper since childhood and sheds insight into the book's origins. (STAR15143) MATURE READERS SC, 108pg, b&w $9.95 GLAM WARP by Jim Blanchard Check out the twisted, mutated, and ultimately sickly-gorgeous collection of ephemera from a world that exists parallel to ours. Drawn in a wide scope of styles, Blanchard has created his own version of the 30's magazine Look – if Look covered the backwoods of Virginia instead of Hollywood! These oversized illustrations on such downright important subjects as deer hunting, mutated bathing beauties, guns, sexploitation movies, and psychedelic posters are so haunting and so damn sexy your case of Pabst will get warm as you spend hours gazing at each perfect page! (STAR14824) MATURE READERS SC, 12x12, 24pg, b&w $6.95 LUBA IN AMERICA BOOK ONE TP by Gilbert Hernandez Luba has moved to America, starting an entirely fresh new chapter in her life. Luba travels to the big city, supposedly having left Palomar to pave the way for her husband to join her in America… and hopefully escape any dangers that could crop up from her past political history. The resulting action is an awesome blend of political intrigue, sexuality, and Gilbert's characteristically human portrayal of his characters, most notably his women. The book collects material from the first four issues of Luba, the first issue of Luba's Comics & Stories, and the "Venus" stories from New Love. (STAR15076) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $19.95 PRINCE VALIANT VOLUME 43 TP by Hal Foster & John Cullen Murphy "Blood & Tears." 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. The series has continued, 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. (STAR1505) SC, 48pg, FC $16.95 BODE'S EROTICA TP'S by Vaughn Bode SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 2 (STAR02899)––SC, 48pg, FC $12.95 VOL. 3 (STAR06631)––SC, 48pg, FC $12.95 CHEECH WIZARD VOLUME 2 TP by Vaughn Bodé Cheech Wizard remained one of Vaughn Bodé's ongoing projects from the time he was 15 (in 1956) until his death in 1975. This bestselling collection contains Bodé's earliest National Lampoon work, the long story of Cheech Wizard's death and rebirth, a stunning color section, the rare, unbroadcast Cheech Wizard radio scripts done for The National Lampoon Radio Hour, samples for a proposed daily strip called The Yellow Hat, plus plenty of previously unseen sketchbook material. (STAR01723) MATURED READERS SC, 8x11, 64pg, PC $9.95 THE COMPLETE SALLY FORTH by Wally Wood SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR08287) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 10x13, 160pg $19.95 THE EROTIC ART OF REED WALLER by Reed Waller SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR02534) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 136pg, b&w $19.95 THE COLLECTED OMAHA TP'S by Reed Waller and Kate Worley SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1 (STAR01353)––SC, 128pg, b&w $14.95 VOL. 3 (STAR01722)––SC, 136pg, b&w $14.95 ***************** Eros Comix ALICE IN SEXLAND #4 by Mashumaro Jyuubaori 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 DEMENTIA'S DIRTY GIRLS #1 by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION VOLUME 1 SC by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC. 96pg, b&w $19.95 O/A BONDAGE OBSESSION VOLUME 2 HC by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL HC, 96pg, b&w $34.95 *************** STAR OF THE MONTH HARDCORE DEMENTIA VOLUME 1 TP by Dementia SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR13331) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 64pg, b&w $19.95 ******************* EROS GN 51: BOFFY THE VAMPIRE LAYER COLLECTION by Bruce McCorkindale SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XI #8 (Aug011999) SC, 80pg, b&w $14.95 EROS GN 52: HOUSEWIVES AT PLAY COLLECTION by Rebecca SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 120pg, b&w $16.95 STARS OF THE MONTH All Eros graphic novels are adult items: SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. EROS GN 9: THE BLONDE VOLUME 1: DOUBLE CROSS by F. Saudelli (STAR07144) SC, 72pg $12.95 EROS GN 10: TALK DIRTY by Matthias Schultheiss (STAR03213) SC, 88pg $16.95 EROS GN 11: LANN by Frank Thorne (STAR03217) SC, 88pg $14.95 EROS GN 13: TIMEWANKERS by Stephen Sullivan (STAR06267) SC, 120pg $16.95 EROS GN 16: COLEY RUNNING WILD: THE BLADE AND THE WHIP by John Blackburn (STAR03189) SC, 144pg $16.95 EROS GN 17: MARA OF THE CELTS by Dennis Cramer (STAR06897) SC, 136pg $17.95 EROS GN 18: THE BLONDE BONDAGE PALACE by Franco Saudelli (STAR06986) SC, 104pg $13.95 EROS GN 20: LIZ AND BETH BOOK 3: TIT FOR TWAT by G. Levis (STAR03198) SC, 96pg $12.95 EROS GN 22: RAMBA VOLUME 2 by Rossi, Delizia, & Laurenti (STAR06157) SC, 128pg $15.95 EROS GN 35: DIARY OF A DOMINATRIX by Molly Kiely (STAR07261) SC, 112pg $14.95 EROS GN 38: NAUGHTY "KNOTTY" WOOD by Wallace Wood (STAR08225) SC, 104pg $14.95 EROS GN 47:YOUNG WITCHES VOLUME 3: EMPIRE OF SIN by F. Solano Lopez & Eduardo Barreiro (STAR15061) SC, 72pg, FC $16.95 ************** ORIENT SEXPRESS #2 by Tayyar Ozkan 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 TAYYAR OZKAN SET by Tayyar Ozkan SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3), b&w $8.50 SIN METAL SIRENS #3 by Sandra Chang 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 SMALL FAVORS #6 by Colleen Coover SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.50 SMALL FAVORS #2-5 PACK by Colleen Coover SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Pack (x4), b&w $12.75 WERE-SLUT #8 by Jiro Chiba 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 SEX FRENZY!––NEW PRINTING by Dave Cooper SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 24pg $3.95 *************** FINTAN STUDIOS THE FORGOTTEN #2 by Young & Grealish, Cheeseman-Meyer, Moussa & Aabo The Philadelphia mystery continues! Just as the hero is recovering from his brawl with Tony Bartiglione, his search for a murderer drags him into a dangerous encounter with Philly's finest. Meanwhile, student Sara Dawning pieces together more information about "Mr. Mystery" and Nate Evans inches closer to breaking his Hero Times story about the identity of the city's elusive vigilante. Cover by Cryptopia artist Pat Quinn! MATURE READERS b&w, 24pg $2.50 FUNK-O-TRON BATTLE POPE: SHORTS SUPER PACK by Robert Kirkman & Various Collecting the three near-sold-out issues of Battle Pope: Shorts, featuring stories by Battle Pope creator Robert Kirkman and art by Tony Moore, Matthew Roberts, Cory Walker, EJ Su, and more. In what some consider to be the best Battle Pope stories yet, Shorts features slice-of-life adventures of Pope and his sidekick Jesus, and provides an integral contrast to the high-octane action featured in the various Battle Pope mini-series. Don't miss out a second time! MATURE READERS Pack (x3), b&w $10.95 BATTLE POPE: WRATH OF GOD #1 by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore 40 Big Pages! Battle Pope is in big trouble when God finds out about the time he spent with Mary over Christmas! Fire and brimstone fly as the stage is set for the battle of the millennium, but first Pope has got to survive the wrath of the tech-crazed demon, Amon. Also, Jesus teams up with Santa Claus to fight some evil. Featuring nearly every character to appear in Battle Pope thus far, this is an excellent jumping-on point for new readers! Wrath of God also features the original back up story created by Joe Casey (Adventures of Superman), Immigrant Song! MATURE READERS b&w, 40pg (1 of 3) $3.50 STAR OF THE MONTH BATTLE POPE VOLUME 1 TP by Robert Kirkman & Tony Moore It's the end of the world, and few are worthy of passage to heaven, not even the Pope. God leaves behind Saint Michael, the leader of his army, to act as a guardian for the humans. He fails, and is held captive by Lucifer. God then enlists the aide of the Pope to rescue Michael, and leaves his son Jesus H. Christ to assist him in his quest. (STAR12700) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 120pg, b&w $12.95 ******************* DOUBLE TAKE #3 by Ej Su, Steve Cobb, Khary Randolph, & Hi-Fi A monk travels from India to bring the original Buddha's scripture to China. He was said to be the reincarnation of one of Buddha's disciples, and eating him will give you immortality. All the demons and monsters on the way to India are trying to get their hands on the monk, but luckily he has protection, he has… Stone Monkey! On the flip side is Vice Worlds, a tale of the most loathsome creation in the galaxy and how he came to call the planet Earth his home. Featuring pin-ups by Sam Liu and Brett Booth. b&w, 32pg $3.50 GEMSTONE PUBLISHING TALES OF TERROR! THE EC COMPANION SC Now available in softcover! 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! SC, 9x12, PC $24.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE OVERSTREET COMIC BOOK PRICE GUIDE #32 by Robert M. Overstreet The most respected price guide in the business is back with its spring 2002 edition! In addition to the traditional features such as the pricing, market report, key sales, and numerous other insights into the marketplace, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32 includes a look at the 60th anniversary of Archie #1; Spider-Man's long journey to the silver screen; and a new look at Superman. CBPG #32 features the most complete listing of comics from the 1800s to present and will be available in hardcover or softcover editions, with your choice of cover images. All this and much more in The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #32! Archie cover by Archie Americana series cover artist Rex Lindsey; Superman cover by Silver Age master Murphy Anderson; and Spider-Man cover painted by Alex Ross on the Big Big book edition! SUPERMAN COVER—HC $30.00 SUPERMAN COVER—SC $22.00 ARCHIE COVER—HC $30.00 ARCHIE COVER—SC $22.00 BIG, BIG GUIDE––SC (CAUT: 2) $35.00 **************** STARS OF THE MONTH THE LITTLE LULU LIBRARY VOLUME VI HC Marge's Little Lulu transmogrified into one of the all-time great comic book series, thanks to the comic genius of John Stanley! This hardback set is similar to the EC Library in format, and reprints story pages in brilliant, large-size black and white (covers used are in full four color). Extensive editorial and biographical data are sprinkled throughout the volumes. This three-volume set is in its own decorative slipcase and includes issues 68-87. (STAR02525) Set $130.00 EC COMPLETE HAUNT OF FEAR SET All 28 issues reprinted in five volumes — another EC hit! Set comes shrinkwrapped. (STAR01957) Set (x5) $100.00 HAUNT OF FEAR LIBRARY ALBUMS Now available individually! Each hardcover album reprints classic EC covers in full-color, and the great, gruesome interiors in crystal- clear black-and-white! VOL. 1 (STAR01385) $20.00 VOL. 2 (STAR01386) $20.00 VOL. 3 (STAR01387) $20.00 VOL. 4 (STAR01388) $20.00 VOL. 5 (STAR01389) $20.00 ****************** GRIOT ENTERPRISES THE HORSEMEN #2 by J.M. Anderson, Larson, & Brower The groundbreaking mini-series that has taken the industry by storm continues as a secret is discovered; people who have known and seen too much meet their fates; and a nation is at once liberated and destroyed. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (2 of 3) $2.95 WITCHDOCTOR #2 by Kenjji Dr. Jovan Carrington arrives in Haiti to investigate the mysterious and severe illness of his father. Joined by his father's anthropological colleagues and his former assistant, Jovan makes his way through the tumultuous Haitian countryside and the eerie heritage of voodoo. As his situation becomes more endangered Jovan's visions take on new strength. Will WitchDoctor uncover the secrets of the spirits or will our hero be driven mad by the mysteries of the masks? Seeing is Believing. This "bootleg" format of the WitchDoctor series precedes the Voodoo Child graphic novel that will ship in August, in full-color, and in the Prestige Format. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 3) $3.95 HAMSTER PRESS EYE COLLECTION SC by Bill Schelly, Ron Frenz, Joe Rubenstein, & Company The Eye is back in a big way in this 148-page collection gathering all his new adventures by Roy Thomas, Bill Schelly, Bill Black, Dick Giordano, including the Heroes Vs. Hitler comic book complete! Leading off the book is the all-new 26-page "Untold Origin of The Eye," with fabulous art by Frenz and Rubenstein, followed by "Mr. Monster Meets The Eye," by Michael T. Gilbert! Also included is a new strip "Injury to The Eye," where The Eye squares off against the crazed psychiatrist known as the Psycho-Shrink, a complete Hero History of the Ocular Operative by Schelly, plus bonus art by Terry Beatty, Batton Lash, Fred Fredericks, Grass Green, and more. Also, a classic tale of the Underworld Executioner by his creator Biljo White from the Golden Age of comic fandom. Makes a perfect introduction to the eye and a superb collection that his ling-time fans won't want to miss. SC, 148pg $13.95 HARRIS COMICS VAMPIRELLA #10 by John Smith & Dawn Brown Hungry Ghosts: Part 4 (of 4)—Facing her past head on, Vampirella discovers there's more to the Hexxen, the Red House, and the Black Mirror. And all of it has everything to do with her. Also in this issue, the conclusion of the Pantha tale by John Smith and Mark Texeira. Regular cover by Mike Mayhew; Limited cover by Alex Horley — both limited to 1,500 copies. Also available in a Photo Cover edition featuring the new Vampirella model. REG.—FC, 32pg $2.99 LTD.—FC, 32pg $9.95 PHOTO—FC, 32pg $9.95 VAMPIRELLA 2003 CALENDAR A full 12 months of Vampirella! This 8 ˝" x 11" collector's item calendar is a must for all Vampirella fans. Featuring the hottest photos of the Vampirella model and artwork by Mike Mayhew, J. Scott Campbell, Greg Horn, and many others! (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $9.95 VAMPIRELLA #11-13 LIMITED PREVIEW ASHCAN by John Smith & Mike Mayhew Mike Mayhew returns to Vampirella, and here is a preview of what's to come in the next story arc! New stories written by John Smith and artwork by Mike Mayhew. This limited edition ashcan showcases pages from the series. Limited to only 1,000 copies! b&w, 16pg MSRP: $6.00 VAMPIRELLA #4 GOLD-FX CHROME HORN COVER EDITION The first issue of the "Fear of Miorrors" story arc, wrapped in a shiny holographic gold chrome cover by Greg Horn (Elektra). Due to a production error, only approximately 100 copies of all gold-FX editions were produced! MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA LIMITED EDITION JULIE STRAIN ACTION FIGURE This limited edition Vampirella action figure is sculpted by Clayburn Moore and based on actress/model Julie Strain. This special figure includes several exclusive accessories including a base, crossbow, removable bat, and two guns not available with the original figure! Figure SRP: $14.95 *********************** STARS OF THE MONTH O/A VAMPIRELLA: TRANSCENDING TIME AND SPACE TP by Jose Gonzalez, Esteban Maroto, Gonzalo Mayo Vampirella's early encounters with Dracula are collected from Warren Vampirella magazines #17-23. Art by José Gonzalez. Painted cover by Dave Stevens. (STAR00855) SC, 144pg, b&w $12.95 VAMPIRELLA: NOWHERESVILLE DELUXE HC by Mark Millar & Mike Mayhew Mark Millar — the creative genius behind Ultimate X-Men and The Authority, brings Vampirella into the 21st Century. Joining him is new series artist, Mike Mayhew. This deluxe hardcover includes the first three issues of the all-new Vampirella series, "Nowheresville." Also included is another rare Vampirella story written by Mark Millar! Comes wrapped in a dustjacket featuring a new cover painting by Mike Mayhew. (STAR15044) HC, 7x10, 88pg, FC $19.95 ***************** HEAVY METAL 25 YEARS OF HEAVY METAL COVERS HC edited by John Workman A Over 280 covers by the world's greatest fantasy and sci-fi artists! A must-have for all Heavy Metal collectors! This book contains Heavy Metal covers from 1977-2001 ––that's 25 years of covers with over 100 artists featured inside. MATURE READERS HC, 112pg, FC $29.95 HEAVY METAL SEPTEMBER 2002 The fantasy comic for adults, paralled by none. All the over-the-top graphic sci-fi/fantasy madness you always expect in each and every issue of Heavy Metal. New short stories by some of Europe's greatest masters of modern fantasy and science fiction comics. MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 HIPPY COMIX DEMI'S STRANGE BEDFELLOWS #2 by Various SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $5.95 HOTEL FRED PRESS FRED THE CLOWN #3 by Roger Langridge More bittersweet laughs with the clown who won't go away. This issue features the usual combination of self-contained short stories, plus a glimpse into Fred's favorite periodical, The Wretch. Circuses, shipwrecks, monsters, and more — all beautifully rendered in Langridge's meticulous brush style! Back cover pin-up by Jason Paulos. b&w, 32pg $2.95 HUMANOIDS PUBLISHING METAL HURLANT #1 Metal Hurlant is the realization of Humanoids' vision to bring together the best storytellers from around the world to create a universal comic experience. This bi-monthly anthology features stories that will become instant classics. Every issue of Metal Hurlant is an event, and it gets started with a bang as Avengers writer Kurt Busiek teams with artist extraordinaire, Gerald Parel, on the new story, "Hunter's Moon." This issue also features the beginning of the serialized Megalex story by the TechnoPriests team of Jodorowsky and Fred Beltran, as well as several surprises! PC, 48pg $3.95 ANTE GENESEM VOLUME ONE: PROPHET HC by Xavier Dorison & Mathieu Lauffray Ante Genesem, Latin for "Before Genesis," sets yet another new standard in graphic storytelling. Jack Stanton is the sole- survivor of an expedition gone horribly wrong. Against all odds, he has returned with proof of a monolith, 1,500 feet tall, built 20,000 feet above sea level. Inside this monolith is proof that an advanced civilization walked the Earth before man; a civilization of immense power, and incredible evil. As he prepares to promote his new book about the monolith, Jack is haunted by visions and attacked by religious zealots warning of the danger of his findings. Before Jack has time to assess his situation, a supertanker runs aground in New York. This catastrophe somehow causes Jack to be stranded in another dimension. Could this dimension actually be Hell? And if Jack is in Hell, what forces are now free on Earth? HC, 8x11, 46pg, FC $15.95 THE INCAL #10 by Alexandro Jodorowsky & Zoran Janjetov This issue continues with the conclusion to the first story arc. Everything has gone to hell for John and his allies. Captured and defeated by their enemies, all hope seems lost. In fact, all hope is lost when things go from bad to worse as Luz becomes involved in an arranged marriage, and a major character dies. John seems okay with all of this, as he won't even remember after he is forcibly brainwashed. Just wait until things start to get really bad. Also, witness the first appearance of the actual Incal in an event that ties directly into the Moebius issues! Cover art and color by Ladronn. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DUSK VOLUME 1: POOR TOM HC by Richard Marazano & Christian Demetter Three agents turn up in the small town of Salem to investigate the death of four people who died on the same night under strange circumstances. This is a rather unusual event for such a small town whose residents seem a bit too keen on forgetting this tragic night. It soon becomes clear that the victims are not missed, and it is in an even more charged atmosphere that the investigators slowly uncover the terrible secret that unites the population of Salem. (STAR12092) HC, 8x11, 56pg, FC $15.95 ********************** I BOX PUBLISHING THIEVES & KINGS #39 by Mark Oakley Wizard's apprentice, Heath Wingwhit, finds herself on a sorcerer's quest. In the heart of the Sleeping Wood, she must discover the magic Tree from which all the water in the world first came. She is troubled to discover it deeply scarred with mystic runes… b&w, 24pg $2.50 ICARUS PUBLISHING A-G SUPER EROTIC ANTHOLOGY #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 64pg $4.99 IDW 30 DAYS OF NIGHT #1 by Steve Niles & Ben Templesmith Have you imagined living in total darkness? They have. In the sleepy, secluded Alaskan town of Barrow, the sun sets and doesn't rise for over 30 consecutive days and nights. From the darkness, across the frozen wasteland, an evil will come that will bring the residents of Barrow to their knees. The only hope for the town is the Sheriff and Deputy; a husband and wife who are torn between their own survival and saving the town they love. The feeding frenzy begins this June… 30 Days of Night is written by Steve Niles (Clive Barker's Tapping the Vein, I Am Legend, Fused!) and illustrated by Ben Templesmith (Hellspawn). Cover by Ashley Wood. MATURE READERS FC, 32pg (1 of 3) $3.99 ILLUSTRATION STUDIO FATAL BEAUTY #1 PREVIEW SPECIAL WITH FREE TRADING CARD by Don Paresi Fatal Beauty is Don Paresi's two-year project in the making. This 48-page special is loaded with 100% new fantasy and dark fantasy artwork from the upcoming premium trading card set by Paresi. They're all here: amazons, Egyptian queens, priestesses, sirens, vampires, damsels, nymphs, barbarians and just plain babes. Loaded with ample bad girls and beauties, these premium drawings deliver nothing but the highest quality art, all previously unpublished and ready for your bad-girl collection. This art packed issue previews the trading card images much more extensively than any handful of promo cards. The book includes art not used in the set, as well as works-in-progress, and a special hand-inserted (unstamped) chase card not included in the card set or foil box! MATURE READERS b&w $3.95 INSIGHT STUDIOS GROUP STAR OF THE MONTH LIBERTY MEADOWS: BIG BOOK OF LOVE HC by Frank Cho A fancy, high-quality art book where all the art has been newly scanned and retouched to show it at its best, on slick art-quality paper. Also, every Sunday strip has been colored to take best advantage of the slick printing. If that wasn't enough, you're getting a new eight-page story… in color! In fact, new artwork is peppered throughout this magnificent collection! Get the entire 1997 run of Liberty Meadows in one volume! (STAR14169) HC, 9x12, 112pg, PC $29.95 UNIVERSITY2: THE ANGRY YEARS NEW EDITION by Frank Cho Everyone who read Liberty Meadows in newspapers around the world will want to get their hands on this raw, uncensored college strip original, and this edition features new covers and additional strips. (STAR09773) SC, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.95 FRANK CHO ILLUSTRATOR SC by Frank Cho This over-sized book features heavy art quality pages covered with glorious images of beautiful women, god-like men in primitive conflicts, and hilarious cartoons filled with wacky critters! Collects images from the novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs, Talbot Mundy, and other lurid pulp stories. Also presents sketches, paintings, and detailed illustrations. Color images are exhibited full size and with every shade preserved to see. See Frank's Cavewoman strips, his science fiction, and erotic fantasy art. Even select exceptional Liberty Meadows Sunday strips are included. (STAR12854) MATURE READERS SC, 9x11, 96pg, PC $19.95 IS ART: THE ART OF INSIGHT STUDIOS HC by Gross, Cho, Hempel, Wheatley, & Various This coffee table book brims with the best from artists of Liberty Meadows, Hammer of the Gods, Sandman, Titanic Tales, Breathtaker, and Heavy Metal. For 20 years, the artists of Insight Studios have been creating fabulous artwork and illustrations for comic books, paperback books, illustrated books, newspapers, magazines, advertising, and even gallery showings of fine art. REG. (STAR13226)––HC, 12x9, 112pg, FC $29.95 O/A LIMITED ED.––HC, 12x9, 112pg, FC $49.95 ***************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A LIBERTY MEADOWS WEDDING ALBUM––NEW PRINTING by Frank Cho This is a major event for girl-watchers everywhere as Brandy attends a wedding… her own! Okay, so she's not marrying you, monkeyboy! But here's your chance to see just who the lucky guy is! And this is also a great place to start reading Liberty Meadows. Why? Because of the great humor? The wild situations? The gorgeous artwork? Well duh! All that, and because Frank Cho recaps his years of stories, bringing new and old readers up to speed and ready for the wedding! So prepare to see all your favorite characters wearing their best clothes and get a few hints on where Frank Cho's epic story will be going in the years to come! PC, 32pg $2.95 O/A LIBERTY MEADOWS ISSUES by Frank Cho Frank Cho's award-winning strips! #3-#4––b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. #12-#13––b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. #15-#24––b&w, 32pg $2.95Ea. ******************** IRONCAT FUTABA-KUN CHANGE! VOLUME 8 #5 Have you ever finished a great story, and still wonder what happened to all the other characters? Well, this time around, esteemed artist Hiroshi Aro packed this month's issue with short stories about all of your favorite Futaba-kun Change! folks! Step inside the kitchen of the scientific Kojiro sisters for a little cooking experiment, or watch Futana sneak pictures of Futaba bathing! Then get ready for a little surprise, 'cause Futaba wasn't the only Shimeru teenager with a gender-bending fiancée from Kuni Island! b&w, 32pg $2.95 VAMPIRE YUI VOLUME 4 #5 This month, we continue to delve into Rasa's memories as she tries to capture Yui. Meanwhile, Senju meets up with the mysterious Madoka , and even with his considerable powers, Senju may lose the upper hand in this fight. Read and discover what comes next! b&w, 32pg $2.95 Sexy Fruit OGENKI CLINIC VOLUME 9 #3 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 32pg $2.95 IRON HAMMER GRAPHICS VECNA : HAND OF THE REVENANT VOLUME 1 GN by Modi Thorsson & Kevin McCann From the birth of fantasy as a genre and for 30 years since, the name of Vecna has terrified generations of gamers and been instrumental in creating the new sub-genre of fantasy-horror. Now, three decades after his creation in the Dungeons & Dragons game, writer Modi Thorsson (Master of the Void, Lords of Creation) and artist Kevin McCann (Battletech, Ravenloft) bring the Whispered One into the world of graphic novels! Thirty years of material, hundreds of submissions from fans, and two years of production time have finally brought to life the grim origins of one of the most sinister figures in all of Fantasy. Vecna: Hand of the Revenant is a dark journey into magic and horror both for the thousands who have grown up in Vecna's shadow, and for those who have yet to feel that darkness! (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 64pg, FC $9.95 JAY COMPANY DARKCHYLDE: REDEMPTION #2 LIMITED ICE BLUE FOIL EDITION by Randy Queen For Darkchylde fans, Randy Queen provides another seductive alternate with this special ice blue edition. Originally available only through the online Nightmare Emporium, now these premium comics come to you from Jay Company and Previews! Limited to 500 copies, each book comes bagged and boarded. FC, 22pg MSRP: $14.99 THE DARKNESS 1996 SAN DIEGO CONVENTION PREVIEW EDITION by Garth Ennis & Marc Silvestri Top Cow Fans take notice: The Darkness Special Preview Edition is one of the rarest books ever produced by the studio; only available at the 1996 San Diego Comic Con… until now! This book features the very first appearance of The Darkness in a rare, original story by Garth Ennis and Marc Silvestri! Offered for the first and perhaps only time through Previews and Jay Company! b&w, 20pg MSRP: $9.99 FATHOM SWIMSUIT SPECIAL 2002 SIGNED & NUMBERED EDITION by Turner, Park, Cha, Basaldua, & Caldwell Michael Turner's sexy heroine, Aspen Mathews, returns in this Fathom Swimsuit Spectacular. As part of a special promotion, a limited numbered of copies totaling just 100, have been signed by Turner, and the top names at Top Cow. Andy Park, Keu Cha, Eric Basaldua, and Talent Caldwell round out the cast. Each autographed copy is individually numbered, and comes bagged and boarded, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 24pg MSRP: $29.99 G.I. JOE #1––2ND PRINTING BAYLOCK SIGNED EDITION by Josh Blaylock & Steve Kurth 80s nostalgia is back with G.I. Joe! The hottest book of the year is now available in a special autographed variant version, limited to only 999 copies worldwide! The signed "Snake Eyes" variant by creator/writer Josh Blaylock, is a sure hit! Comes bagged and boarded, and individually numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity. FC, 22pg MSRP: $14.99 MAGDELENA: BLOOD LEGACY PREVIEW #1 BENITEZ SKETCH EDITION by M. Chen & Joe Benitez Top Cow's Magdelena first appeared in this special preview offered at the MegaCon 2000 show. Jay Company is releasing an original sketch edition, featuring the gorgeous artwork of Joe Benitez! Strictly limited to only 100 copies, each will come signed by the artist, and will be individually numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. b&w, 22pg MSRP: $49.99 TALES OF WITCHBLADE #1 VARIANT TURNER SIGNED EDITION by Wohl, Daniel, & Turner Tales of Witchblade #1 is one of the classic books from Top Cow comics. This rare alternate cover depicts Sara Pezzini along with the other wielders of the Witchblade throughout history. As a special bonus, all copies come signed with Certificate of Authenticity by creator-artist Michael Turner! FC, 22pg MSRP: $14.99 TOMB RAIDER VOLUME 1: SAGA OF THE MEDUSA MASK TP SIGNED & NUMBERED PARK EDITION by Dan Jurgens & Andy Park The very first Lara Croft adventure is presented here complete in the saga of the Medusa Mask! Through a special promotion from Jay Company Comics, this Tomb Raider trade paperback comes signed and individually numbered by superstar artist Andy Park, along with a Certificate of Authenticity. Strictly limited, allocations may occur. SC, 7x10, 96pg, FC MSRP: $19.99 KEENSPOT ENTERTAINMENT ELF LIFE #3 by Carson Fire Everyone knows that "glamour" is that intangible magic that makes elves attractive. Revealed at long last, here is how Baughb the elf stole the glamour from the Cesspool Elves. They will never forget this curse that was laid upon them so long ago... and now they are willing to go to war over this ancient injustice! You won't be able to see any of this on elflife.com, making it a must-read for existing Elf Life fans and newcomers alike! b&w, 24pg $2.95 L33T: COMICS FOR GAMERS #4 New Lower Price and Page Count! Some of the web's best gaming comics team-up under one cover in L33T: Comics For Gamers! This issue spotlights General Protection Fault, Jeffrey T. Darlington's mega-popular web comic peeking into the lives of a group of tech workers at a small software company. The specific focus is on GPF fan-favorite character, Fred the Slime Mold! Plus, more of Greg Dean's Real Life, Ryan Smith's Ront & Mewn, Carson Fire's The Sprite, Ian J's RPG World, Mark Shallow's Adventurers!, and a gaggle of other kick-ass "comics for gamers"! b&w, 24pg $2.95 KENZER & COMPANY KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE #68 "The Hacktrix"—Knights of the Dinner Table is the longest running comic book on the subject of games and gamers. It's the principal characters — B.A., Brian, Bob, Dave, Sara and the dastardly Black Hands — playing numerous characters in their role-playing game, 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. b&w, 64+pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE ILLUSTRATED #13 by Plemmons, Brendon & Brian Fraim Special Issue! Starring the Black Hands! This month, take a break from the misadventures of Knuckles, El Ravager, Zayre and Teflon Billy to focus instead on the Black Hands — Rasputin, Kragin, Mephisto and Fire Blossom — in their first full K.ILL appearance! The barbarian, Kragin, is looking for a well-known group of adventurers to join up with — but first he'll have to pass 'The Test.' Don't miss this hysterical issue, entitled "Carry a Big Stick!" b&w, 24pg $2.99 TONY DIGEROLAMO'S THE TRAVELERS #16 by DiGerolamo, Moreno, & Dunn; cover by Kevin Daily "World War ˝"—Beastlyville is at war as the rival Kingdom of Scottsdale unites the other kingdoms against it! In order to save Barbara, the heroes must join the army. Stuck in a squad that's sent on a suicide mission, can our heroes survive when the army's general is their worst enemy? And can six heroes share the same army tent without driving each other crazy? Don't miss the medieval Odd Couple times three! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE VOLUME 9: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE TP WOW! It's been 16 months since the last one. Here, as many of you have requested, is the compilation of Knights of the Dinner Table #25-27. This 96-page book also comes with approximately 20 pages of extra material. That's almost like getting an extra Knights issue for free! SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $9.99 STARS OF THE MONTH KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: BUNDLE OF TROUBLE TP'S All of the best craziness collected for you in convenient collectible softcovers! The original stories have been enhanced with additional footnotes and a cleaner visual presentation for your reading pleasure. Extra goodies include humorous bits of KoDT trivia. Full-color cardstock covers. VOL. 1 (STAR09879)—SC, 96pg $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR09880)—SC, 96pg $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR09922)—SC, 96pg $9.95 VOL. 4 (STAR10527)—SC, 96pg $9.95 VOL. 5 (STAR10797)—SC, 96pg $9.95 VOL. 6 (STAR11197)—SC, 96pg $9.95 VOL. 7 (STAR11616)—SC, 96pg $9.95 VOL. 8 (STAR12633)—SC, 96pg $9.95 KNIGHTS OF THE DINNER TABLE: TALES FROM THE VAULT TP'S Tales from the Vault is a compilation of all the Knights of the Dinner Table single-page strips that have appeared in various publications. VOL. 1 (STAR09798)––SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 2 (STAR10036)––SC, 64pg, b&w $9.95 VOL. 3 (STAR11719)––SC, 64pg, b&w $12.95 ****************** KNOCKABOUT COMICS/RIP OFF PRESS STAR OF THE MONTH FREAK BROTHERS COMPLETE EDITION VOLUME 1 TP Many of the cults of the sixties have faded away. But The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers still going strong. Picking up new readers all the time. The Brothers represent the anti-authoritan spirit, The Joker, The Prankster. Today they are world-side folk heroes to millions of fans, and have carved themselves a niche in the pantheon of cartoon literature. Here are all the strips contained in a high-quality collection. (STAR15022) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 432pg, b&w $32.99 **************** LAST GASP CONCUSSION: THE ART OF THE PIZZ The Pizz is one of the innovators of cartoon expressionism. Emerging from the 80s art comix underground, the Pizz has built a career depicting the darker side of the lowbrow art psyche. Last Gasp is proud to present this collection of innovative, eye- searing graphics, collecting some of the artist's most popular graphics, which have graced the interior of pop culture magazines and record covers. It also provides a view of the artist's career evolution that will engage devoted and new fans. Introduction by lowbrow art legend Robert Williams. Available in Softcover and Hardcover editions. (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, PC $24.95 HC, PC $40.00 DEVIL GIRL FIGURINE—LIMITED R CRUMB S&N EDITION A limited edition scale replica of the larger-than-life original! The Devil Girl Figurine stands 7" tall and comes signed and numbered by her creator, R. Crumb. NOTE: Less than 100 of the original 550-piece run remain. Figurine $250.00 FACETASM TP—SIGNED & NUMBERED Gates of Heck is thrilled to be re-issuing this classic game/book with four new faces! Mix and match top, middle and bottom plates of each face to create new tasm-utations — over 7,000 combinations possible! Signed and numbered by artists Charles Burns and Gary Panter! Spiral bound. (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Limited quantities remain. Allocations may occur. MATURE READERS SC, FC $70.00 SATAN'S SEX BOOK TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 46pg, FC $12.95 LONE STAR PRESS EX PARTE #2 by Williams, Turnbull, & Sever 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. Alan Adams is a professor at a sleepy little college in upstate New York. What could Janine Porters possibly want with him? And how does she know all about his alter- ego, The American Athlete? Alan wants answers, but Janine is more curious about his career and his personal life. With reality shifting around them, Janine goads Alan into revealing the dark secret behind his "retirement." You won't guess the surprise ending of "Big Man on Campus!" FC, 32pg $2.95 PANTHEON #12 by Willingham, Rayn, Williams, & Thomte Pantheon is LSP's premiere 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 genre! This is it! The issue you've been waiting for! Johnny Venture and the Darkside Rangers unleash Operation: Red Sky. Will Meggido stand and fight with the Freedom Machine? Will Deathboy succeed in destroying his arch-nemesis? If you've been following Pantheon from the start, you absolutely cannot miss this final issue! b&w, 32pg (12 of 12) $2.95 STRANGE HEROES #7 by Willingham, Diaz, de la Rosa, & Aucoin Strange Heroes is LSP's fantasy adventure title. Borrowing from the anthology series of the 60s, Strange Heroes features two action-packed stories in one cool comic book! Both stories written by Bill Willingham (Pantheon, Elementals)! In Otherland (illustrated by Bobby Diaz & Sam de la Rosa) Tanakura and Mary plan their escape from the Sky Raiders when they are attacked by the Monkeymen! It's a fight for survival, high in the sky, with Mary and Richards lives at stake! Then in Spellbinder (illustrated by Derec Aucoin), Tommy Bowen picks up another bogey with his detection spells, and this bogey's name is Johnny Calaban! Calaban came through the dimensional portal previously guarded by Grendels, and is eager to explore this new world called "Earth." b&w, 32pg $2.95 MAELSTROM GRAPHICS NETHER: THE AGE OF MAGA #1 by C.D. Regan In a dark atmospheric Earth set a thousand years in the future, a plague wiped out most of humanity and allowed demons to invade. Humans struggle to survive in this "neo-primordial" apocalyptic world of mythic horror. Written for mature readers in the vein of J.R.R. Tolkien and Clive Barker. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $3.95 MANDALAY BOOKS MCCANDLESS & COMPANY: INSECURITIES by J.C. Vaughn & Gene Gonzales Who secures the securities? Old-fashioned con men meet high-tech opportunity, and the resulting case includes $160 million dollars (missing, of course), three crooks on the run, Cayman Islands bank accounts, a business jet, intrigue, danger, sex and murder. Artist Gene Gonzales (from the wildly acclaimed Tales Of The Cherokee) joins creator/writer J.C. Vaughn for this new one-shot as private investigators Carey McCandless, Jessica Williams and their assistant David Bradshaw are on the case! Includes pin-ups by Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti, John K. Snyder III, and William Tucci. Don't miss the new series that CBG called "a taut thriller!" Also includes a special Blackjack back-up feature by Batman: Orpheus Rising creator Alex Simmons and WildStorm artist Steve Ellis! Cover by Gene Gonzales. b&w, 64pg $5.95 MASTER COMICS MASTERS OF THE RING #3 by Maurer, Hislope, & Steward CHAPTER TWO: "The Temple of Sim"—After witnessing the carnage inside the steel cage, things are finally looking better for Ruban as he is adopted by a wealthy entrepreneur and given the chance to start over. But is it too good to be true? Soon Ruban discovers that his new family hides a dark secret; a secret of such unspeakable evil, even his own magic will be powerless to stop it! The new expanded format features more fantasy-adventure action than ever before! Also: an exclusive interview with UFC Triple Crown Champion/former WWF Superstar Dan "The Beast" Severn. b&w, 32pg (3 of 8) $2.50 OFFERED AGAIN O/A MASTERS OF THE RING #1 by Maurer, Hislope, & Steward Masters of the Ring is a fantasy story set against the backdrop of the Independent Professional Wrestling industry. The story centers around Ruban Dane, a 10-year-old orphan, who can control the action on the ring through the use of his computer. Featuring several guest stars, including former WCW/ECW valet Missy Hyatt and UFC Triple Crown Champion Dan Severn. b&w, 32pg (1 of 8) $2.50 ************************* MIRAGE STUDIOS TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #4 by Peter Laird & Jim Lawson The Utroms arrive on Earth — but what is their purpose? And a figure from the Turtles' past returns… but is she friend or foe? b&w, 36pg $2.95 MOONSTONE BOOKS THE PHANTOM: THE SINGH WEB by Ben Raab & Fernando Blanco Since 1936, he has been thrilling his newspaper audience worldwide. Now, welcome the comics return of the first costumed adventure hero, The Phantom! The bloodthirsty Singh Brotherhood is one of the Phantom's oldest foes. Deep within the Bengali jungle lies their most revered and evil treasure, The Singh Web! It's diabolical secret existed quietly for years, that is until the stunning and ambitious archeologist Dr. Veronica Roberts got her mitts on it. Now, with it's rest disturbed and it's terrible supernatural force placing the entire world at risk, the Phantom must embark on an adventure that will lead him from the streets of New York to the gates of Shaolin. Unfortunately, Hassan Singh, current head of the pirate empire, is a step ahead of him! Hurry, mighty Phantom, before it's too late! Cover by Joel Naprstek. Squarebound. FC, 48pg $6.95 VAMPIRE THE MASQUERADE: VENTRUE by Rafael Nieves & Andy Bennett This is the latest volume in Moonstone's series of one-shots based in the noir universe of White Wolf's Vampire the Masquerade role-playing game! Single White Female runs head first into Vampyros Lesbos in this tale of Ventrue terror! Anne and Chris meet in a mall parking lot one evening. Her friend and roomie, Beth, helps to hook them up, and a grand romance begins to bloom. Or so it seems. Beth has her own plans for Chris, as she seemingly has for all of the men Anne becomes involved with! Chris, who becomes increasingly suspicious of both women, plays along to a shocking who's dead?/who's alive?/who's simply psychotic? conclusion! Cover by Ken Meyer Jr. Square-bound. MATURE READERS FC, 48pg $6.95 NBM BOOKS ATTITUDE: THE NEW SUBVERSIVE POLITICAL CARTOONISTS Edited by Ted Rall To Hell with those hackneyed mainstream political cartoons! Donkeys and elephants are history. Daily newspaper cartoons make lame jokes about the news while sucking up to the corporations that own them. Here's the next generation of artists out to save the world: political cartoonists who run in your local weekly alternative paper; uncensored and in the raw! Attitude includes cartoons and interviews with Tom Tomorrow, Peter Kuper, Ruben Bolling, Lloyd Dangle, Andy Singer, Don Asmussen, Clay Butler, Jen Sorensen, Scott Bateman, Tim Eagan, Derf, Lalo Alcaraz, Joe Sharpnack, Eric Bezdek, William L. Brown, Ward Sutton, Stephanie McMillan, Mickey Siporin, Jim Siergey, Ted Rall, & Matt Wuerker. SC, 8x11, 128pg, b&w $13.95 ODDBALLZ #2 by Lewis Trondheim & Manu Larcenet For McConey, it turns out the bag with a million bucks is a test by the very same employer of one of his rambunctious friends, has he passed it? And why the test anyway? As for our little terror Astronauts of the Future, the plan is to run amok in public offices unleashing a cantankerous dog to distract attention while they search for Alien clues! The beguilingly goofy humor comes atcha' every 2 months! b&w $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH MIND'S EYE: AN EYE OF THE BEHOLDER COLLECTION by Peter Kuper Started as the first comic strip ever to run in the New York Times, this silent set of strips chronicles the world, its foibles, its intricacies, its dreams through the eyes of most anything you can imagine. Set up as visual puzzles, the trick is to figure out whose eyes they are before turning the page and seeing the final panel... In a beautiful small hardcover format. (STAR14395) HC, 6x6, 128pg, b&w $11.95 DIXIE ROAD VOLUME 1 GN by Hugues Labiano & Jean Dufaux This road... this road was going to become my only friend, my unique refuge. This road that went straight to the mirages thousands had only left to believe in. "A mirage," my mother says, "is like a golden apple which will never fall... I don't believe her. I'll be under the tree. And the apples will fall." (STAR14381) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 DIXIE ROAD VOLUME 2 GN by Hugues Labiano & Jean Dufaux Fleeing Louisiana into Alabama with her dad's bank robbery cash in pocket, Dixie's family tries to settle down again and make a fresh start. Her Dad's impulses, however, make him incapable of holding onto the money, and Dixie's mother is forced to get another ill-paying usury job. Meanwhile, the mysterious private investigator closes in on them. (STAR14599) SC, 8x11, 48pg, FC $10.95 LOST GIRL by Nabiel Kanan The latest endeavor for English artist Nabiel Kanan is a novel about a young girl, close to womanhood, on vacation with her family who meets another somewhat older one who is on her own. Free-spirited, mysterious, even possibly dangerous, her new acquaintance is fascinating and her rebellious ways alluring, yet she remains frustratingly elusive. (STAR14394) SC, 8x11, 96pg, b&w $9.95 THE BIRTHDAY RIOTS HC by Nabiel Kanan It is a time of upheaval and civil unrest, but for Max Collins life is sweet. As campaign advisor to London mayoral candidate Thom Conran, he can always escape the pressures of the political arena and London city life to his country retreat. But when his errant daughter becomes embroiled in the politics of change that is sweeping the nation, Max's true colors begin to surface as he becomes torn between his current political allegiances and his more radical past. (STAR14685) HC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $14.95 ********************** Eurotica STRAY MOONBEAMS TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $10.95 GRIN & BARE IT MAGAZINE #5 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 48pg, PC $5.95 STARS OF THE MONTH EMILY'S SECRET TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR12138) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 8x11, 64pg, b&w $10.95 CLICK COLLECTED HC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR12621) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 194pg, FC $29.95 THE ART OF IRVIN BOMB SC SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (STAR14724) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 9x12, 80pg, FC $18.95 *********************** NEKO PRESS NIGHT WRAITH BETA #2 by Wilkins,Voo, & Galloway Outnumbered but not beaten, the mysterious Night Wraith fulfills his promise of vengeance to the evil Vulcan Corporation. In this issue you will discover the secret origin of his past and why he decided to take the law into his own hands. This action- packed finale will have you reading at the edge of your seat! b&w, 24pg (2 of 2) $2.95 NEW ENGLAND COMICS PRESS THE TICK GOLDEN AGE COMIC #2 NEC Press continues its celebration of the Golden Age of comics with the second issue of their all-new, 40-page tribute series! Printed in "extra-wide" Golden Age format on special stock with extra-heavy covers. This issue honors two of the comic genres that dominated the Golden Age of comics in the late 1940's and early 1950's, with two different covers each in the classic style of two dominant genres of this era: Horror and Jungle comics! This issue continues the storyline from issue #1, as The Tick and his super-heroic associates must travel to a "land beyond time" and brave dungeons of supernatural horror on a quest to save the world from complete destruction! Plus: "spoof ads" and back-up features — all created in the "Golden Age" style! EXTREMELY CREEPY COVER—b&w, 40pg $4.95 FEROCIOUSLY HEROIC COVER—b&w, 40pg $4.95 OLIO PRESS OFFERED AGAIN O/A CASTLE WAITING: THE CURSE OF BRAMBLY HEDGE—3RD EDITION by Linda Medley The prequel to the Eisner award-winning series Castle Waiting! Wittily reinterpreting a classic tale of love, enchantment, and sibling rivalry, Brambly Hedge sets the stage for the Castle Waiting series. In addition to the original story, this newly-lettered edition contains thirty-two pages of supplemental material for kids of all ages. Includes character profiles, storytelling activities, and resource lists suitable for library and classroom use. b&w, 96pg $9.00 O/A CASTLE WAITING POSTER This beautiful poster by creator Linda Medley features two dozen of the Castle's most colorful inhabitants... just the thing for warming up the chilly stone walls of your own castle! Poster, 17x22, FC $4.95 ************************ ONI PRESS HOPELESS SAVAGES: GROUND ZERO #1 by Van Meter O'Malley, & Watson Comics' favorite family returns in their second original mini-series! Pity poor Zero. It's hard to be the youngest member of the clan. Be it pursuing her own music, dealing with the travails of high school, or indulging in her first crush, the rest of her family has already been there, done that. When the handsome man on campus, Thad, asks her out, Zero is all aglow — until she discovers that his intentions were less than honorable, and her retaliation ends up getting her grounded. It's a tough time, since, despite the family being full of sagely advice about love, the only one that seems to understand is the adorable boy in science class that she can't leave the house to see! With a special flashback by Andi Watson and a cover by Terry Dodson (Harley Quinn)! b&w (1 of 4) $2.95 HOPELESS SAVAGES VOLUME 1 TP by Van Meter, Norrie, & Clugston-Major Family ties are the earliest ties that bind, setting the tone for the paths we will take in our future. So what if your father is Dirk Hopeless and your mother Nikki Savage, a superstar couple from the days of punk rock? When you're born a rebel, what can you possibly do to make yourself stand apart? For Rat Hopeless-Savage, the answer is to leave home and become a normal citizen with a nine-to-five job! This edition collects all four issues of the critically acclaimed mini-series, along with four special color stories — all under one cover for the first time — from writer Jen Van Meter and artists Christine Norrie, and Chynna Clugston-Major (Blue Monday). Cover by Andi Watson (Slow News Day). Digest format. SC, 112pg, PC $13.95 SIDEKICKS TRADE PAPERBACK by J. Torres & Takeshi Miyazawa The cult super-hero teen soap opera is now at Oni Press! Terry Highland isn't like other kids. The daughter of an ex-super-hero sidekick, Terry has powers of her own. But when you're a new student at a school like Shuster Academy that's hardly out of the ordinary! Terry has a pyromaniac firestarter in homeroom, a werewolf in Geometry, killer robots in gym — and that's just before lunch! Sounds like a super-teen's dream-come-true… but there's just one catch: In order to make the grade at this school, you can't use your powers! This new trade paperback collects the three-issue mini-series, previously published by Fanboy Entertainment. SC, 6x9, 96pg, b&w $8.95 MADMAN ADVENTURES TP by Mike Allred Yes, it's that Madman! Who else? Oni Press is proud to be reprinting the second mini-series in full-color! Originally released by Tundra, the trade paperback of these comics went out-of-print quite some time ago, leaving new Mike Allred fans (the folks who jumped on board with X-Force and The Atomics) floundering. They wanted to know all about Frank Einstein, but they couldn't make it happen. Now, they can! And this is the cool one, too, where Madman goes back in time and you get to see Mike draw cool dinosaurs and stuff. This is history, folks. You need to know it to understand the present. Plus, this edition features a new cover, the color version of the first ever Frank Einstein story, and a special gallery section! SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC $14.95 SHOT CALLERZ #2 by Gary Phillips & Brett Weldele She's been double-crossed, spied on, and even shot, but Nea Garvin is through playing the victim. She's out to find the man that did her wrong and get back the money that's rightfully hers and not a shot caller, pimp, or gangsta' on the planet is going to stop her! The trail of her ex-lover, Phil Tangiers, is getting warmer, and the action is heating up in this second issue of black hearts and black humor by veteran crime novelist Gary Phillips (Perdition, USA; Shooter's Point) and artist Brett Weldele (Couscous Express, Ultimate Spider-Man Special). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 SKINWALKER #2 by DeFilippis, Weir, Hurtt, & Dela Cruz Things are heating up as the killer that Officer Adakai and FBI Special Agent Haworth are hunting takes to the road, leaving bodies to mark his trail. More specifically, leaving behind the shells of each body, since he has gained the ability to jump from body to body, becoming a new and different person in order to stay one step ahead of his pursuers. As the body count builds, so does the heat from Washington. Another agent is sent into the field to get things moving forward—but did the brass have completely altruistic reasons for assigning him to the case? Written by Nunzio DeFilippis (Detective Comics) and Christina Weir, pencilled by Brian Hurtt (Queen & Country), inks/digital tones by Arthur Dela Cruz (Kissing Chaos), and covers by Durwin Talon (Batman: Officer Down). MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (2 of 4) $2.95 COURTNEY CRUMRIN & THE NIGHT THINGS #4 by Ted Naifeh Moving to the suburbs has been tough on Courtney. Back in the city, she had a life; her friends, teachers, and urban living treated her right. But now the kids at school all think she's a freak; her teachers are getting pushy about her slowly sinking grades, and most of her time is spent reading magic books out of her creepy old Uncle Aloysius' library. All that, however, is about to change! Meet the new Courtney! She's pleasant to be around! She fits in with the in crowd! She's the teacher's pet! Can this revamped and re-energized Courtney be the real deal, or is there something else entirely afoot? b&w, 32pg (4 of 4) $2.95 QUEEN & COUNTRY #9 by Greg Rucka & Leandro Fernandez Tara Chace is in Cairo, finessing information about a potential terrorist threat from Mahmoud Youssef, a Lebanese agent for the Groupe Islamique Armé. Tara is walking dangerous ground, as not only is the accuracy of Youseff's information in question, but so are his motives. Is he just out for money? Is he out for revenge? Is he setting the Minders up? And before SIS pays Youssef a penny, they must verify his claims — something they can't do by themselves. But to get CIA assistance, a whole new price must be paid… one that could cost a Minder's life. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH SOULWIND V: THE AUGUST ONES TP by Scott Morse Volume V picks up in the spring of 2001, and the elderly Sophie has come to terms with the fact that her days are near an end. Taking hold of a destiny she's lived in denial of since her youth, she buys tickets for a trip to the Far East… a trip she'll be accompanied on by two very old friends. It's the last leg of their journey…and the stunning destiny of The August Ones. Finally, the conclusion fans have been waiting for! (STAR13057) SC, 96pg, b&w $8.50 MADMAN: THE ODDITY ODYSSEY 10TH ANNIVERSARY TP by Mike Allred Ten years ago, Madman hit the comics scene like a quick, Three Stooges-style jab to the eye. Frank Einstein is Snap City's most impressive masked crimefighter — in fact, he's kind of the only one! In this wacky debut, we meet the whole eccentric cast of characters from the goofy genius, Dr. Flem to the despicably evil Mr. Mondstadt. And, of course, don't forget Joe, the love of Frank Einstein's life. Long out-of-print, Madman: The Oddity Odyssey is a seminal work of graphic literature, bridging the gaps of mainstream superhero mythos and the no-holds-barred world of independent, creator-driven comics. (STAR15203) SC, 7x10, 152pg, b&w $15.95 ********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A BLUE MONDAY: LOVECATS ONE-SHOT by Chynna Clugston-Major Romance is in the air in this Blue Monday one-shot. And what's that sickeningly sweet smell? Could it be there is something going on between Clover and Victor? If there is, they aren't telling. The other kids didn't react so well when Bleu went on her date with Alan, and she didn't even like him. What's the gang going to think when the gooey feelings are for real? It's broken hearts, cheeky tarts, and false starts in a very special Blue Monday. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 STARS OF THE MONTH THE ADVENTURES OF BARRY WEEN, BOY GENIUS 2.0 TP by Judd Winick Collecting the second series of Judd Winick's smash-hit comic book! Barry Ween was born with a big brain — bigger than the world has ever seen. Nothing is beyond his capacity for reason, and there is no invention you can come up with that he hasn't thought of already. His only problem is that he is only ten years old, and in order to protect himself from the prying eyes of the world, he must act his age — at least in public. (STAR12220) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 88pg, b&w $8.95 JINGLE BELLE: NAUGHTY & NICE TP by Dini, DeStefano, & Marvit Collecting the popular miniseries and the Oni Double Feature short story under one cover, Naughty & Nice is the book to have this holiday season, or any time of the year! Also features a new, 8-page prose story by series creator Paul Dini, with full-color painted illustrations by Sparks creator, Lawrence Marvit. (STAR12039) SC, 7x10, 80pg, b&w $8.95 WHITEOUT: MELT TP by Greg Rucka & Steve Lieber The sequel to the highly acclaimed Whiteout is collected in its very own trade paperback! U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko is all geared up for a sunny vacation, but a crisis at a Russian base calls her back to the Ice sooner than expected. A group of rogue agents has destroyed the base and stolen some precious nuclear cargo, and if Carrie can get it back, it could be her ticket back to the mainland for good. (STAR11589) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 112pg, b&w $11.95 ************************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A ALISON DARE, LITTLE MISS ADVENTURES TP by J. Torres & J. Bone Alison Dare is not your typical 12-year-old. The daughter of an archeologist/adventurer and the masked hero known as the Blue Scarab (and the niece of an international super-spy), Alison's life has always been different from other girls her age. A craving for danger is in her blood. Unfortunately, her parents have locked her away at the prestigious St. Joan of Arc Academy for Girls, hoping that this would lead to a more "normal" life for their daughter. But despite all the strict rules at the school, Alison and her best pals — Wendy and Dot — somehow manage to get into adventures that rival those of Alison's globetrotting, planet-saving relatives. SC, 7x10, 104pg, b&w $8.95 ************************** PAPYRUS MEDIA GROUP HEDG #1 SIGNED by Patrick Sherman Hedg #1 broke new ground as the starting point for the first fully rendered, all-digital comic book franchise. Papyrus Media Group is making this issue available once again, signed by the series' creator, Patrick Sherman! Enter the shadowy, future world of Hedg with this collectible! MATURE READERS FC, 36pg $2.95 PENNY DREADFUL PRESS XXX LIVENUDEGIRLS #1 by Nikki Coffman & Lauren McCubbin XXX LiveNudeGirls #1 is not what you think. It is written and illustrated by two women who have lived these stories (or overheard them at parties, or read them on bathroom walls). It is a scrapbook of bad choices, replayed in dream-like Technicolor. NOTE: This book is not erotica, in spite of its provocative title. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg $2.95 PENTHOUSE COMIX OFFERED AGAIN O/A PENTHOUSE COMIX #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 100pg, FC $4.95 *********************** PETER FOUR PRODUCTIONS SPECWAR #2 by Lauria, Docherty, & Lopez The SPECWAR Team conducts a live-fire Capabilities Exercise (CAPEX) demonstration for the President and First Lady. After the CAPEX the individual Team members are introduced to the President and awarded medals for their actions in thwarting the terrorist attack in Issue No.1. Returning to their compound they continue training in a variety of tactical operations. During a night on the town they avoid a barroom brawl and return to the base where they are put on alert for another mission that will take place in Issue #3. MATURE READERS FC, 28pg $3.25 RADIO COMIX UNUSUAL U #1 by James Hanrahan & John Barrett Transferring to a new school always means a period of adjustment. For Danny Stringer, this requires a little more adjustment than average. Between coming in at the middle of a week, and getting his schedule settled, he doesn't have time to worry about why classes are held in a giant robot, or the origin of said giant robot! Is the coach really a secret government agent? Is the vice-principal really performing experiments on the students? Why does the guidance counselor wear leather and carry a guitar? And Danny's heard of Jocks and Goths, but who are the "Mads"? He'll just have to figure it out as he goes along! Written by James Hanrahan, former writer on early Ninja High School, with artwork by John Barrett of Gold Digger: Edge Guard! Bimonthly. b&w, 32pg $2.99 FURRLOUGH #114 by Various Furrlough — your only monthly source for anthropomorphics! This issue: Christina Hanson and Ed Garcia serve up another chapter of their lovely medieval romance Ebin and May, while Joe Rosales turns up the heat in his historic war epic, Romanics. Plus, more video-game-style adventure in Erick Melton and William Ruzicka's Neo Bio-Form Go! All wrapped up in a spicy cover by Phil Morrissey. b&w, 32pg $2.99 MANGAPHILE #16 by Various Mangaphile — the magazine for Manga Fans! Your one-stop source for the latest in American manga comics and information! Comics in this issue include more of J.C. Amberlyn's Spiral, a fanciful tale of alternate worlds and magical transformations. Also in this issue, short tales by Amado Rodriguez Jr, Brandon Graham, and Eddie Perkins. Articles include another educational chapter of Pat Duke's enlightening "Photoshop for Comics," plus an in-depth look at manga and dojinshi. Cover by fan-fave Susan Meyer. Quarterly. b&w, 48pg $8.99 Sin Factory ANUBIS: DARK DESIRE #1 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $8.99 GENUS #54 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL b&w, 48pg $8.99 REBELLION 2000A.D. PROGS 1294-1297 Summer is just around the corner and the thrills are heating up in Britain's award-winning cult horror, fantasy and sci-fi anthology comic! The dark and gritty Sin City by John Wagner and Kev Walker continues as future lawman Judge Dredd plunges deeper into the seedy underbelly of the floating pleasure palace. There's more paranormal devastation in the epic 13 by Eisner-award nominated writer Mike Carey (Lucifer) and Andy Clarke. Also, the last of the genetic infantryman, Tor Cyan, begins his quest to discover the truth about his past in Rahab by John Tomlinson and Jock, and will Dredd catch up with alien super-fiend Judge Death in time in "My Name is Death" by John Wagner and Frazer Irving? Plus, more from the best bullet- monkeys around, Sinister Dexter, by Dan Abnett and Cam Smith! (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 32pg, PC $3.25Ea. JUDGE DREDD MEGAZINE VOLUME 4 #12 It's not just an Ugly rumor! After 17 years, Mega-City One nabob of slob, Otto Sump, returns in the Judge Dredd epic, "Citizen Sump," a two-part tale by John Wagner and John Higgins. Also in this issue; Missionary Man by Gordon Rennie and John Ridgway, two all-new Thrills, more from Bad Company and the secret history of 2000 AD, and the further exploits of Mike Mignola's Hellboy! Magazine, 100pg, FC $10.99 RED EYE PRESS VALENTINE #7 by Dan Cooney w/Peter Palmiotti RED RAIN Part 1 (of 2)—The latest story arc featuring Dana Valentine, assassin for hire. It's been six months since the events of the last issue. Following the forced ditching of her escape helicopter in the San Francisco bay (and subsequent rescue by a boater), Valentine is fully recovered and ready to re-enter the world under a new identity, leaving her old life as an assassin behind. Presumed dead, the CIA has closed her case, and the bounty for her capture — dead or alive — still hangs over her head. Angelo, the man who helped her, has a shady past of his own, and when a Russian mob enforcer comes knocking, Angelo may pay the price with his life. Will Dana reveal herself to save her friend, or walk away? b&w, 32pg $3.50 REDLIGHT MANGA SHEILA'S DIARY THREE VOLUME SET SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL Set (x3), b&w $39.50 RENAISSANCE PRESS AMELIA RULES VOLUME 1: IN WITH THE OUT CROWD TP by Jimmy Gownley This gorgeous edition collects the first 5 issues of the critically acclaimed hit series, Amelia Rules! Praised by everyone from Mike Allred to Eddie Campbell to Wizard's Edge, this series is laugh-out-loud-funny, with stories like "Saturday Morning TV," "The Gym Class System," "Love Me Boo," and the infamous "Sneeze Barf Incident." Yet, intertwined with these hysterical moments of childhood fun is a story of perseverance, and hope. Amelia's parents have split-up, and she is forced to deal with a new definition of family. Helping her through the transition are an odd group of friends and a really cool aunt, who shows her that adults are capable of compassion and kindness. Not just for kids, not just for adults, this series is a true must- read for fans of the comic book form, and this trade paperback is the place to jump on board! SC, 7x10, 160pg, FC $14.95 STAR OF THE MONTH FORBIDDEN BOOK VOLUME 2 This is the second volume of original short stories, featuring tales of magic by some of the most respected talents in the comic industry. Featured creators include Frank Brunner, Eric Shanower, David Wenzel, Victoria Garcia & Sara Ryan, Steve Leiber, John Workman, Al Williamson, and more! (STAR14862) SC, 7x10, 120pg, PC $9.95 *************************** REPRODUKT DIE FABRIK GRAPHIC NOVELLA by Genevieve Castreé In this wordless story, Genevieve Castreé compares the dull, monotonous work in a factory with the poetry and freedom of life in the jungle. One of the robot slaves can't stand the brutal work he is forced to do any longer, he tries to escape. And we witness the fate of one of the factory's guards, who is being punished for his cruelty. But revenge has its price! b&w, 40pg $8.00 SECOND 2 SOME STUDIOS TWO OVER TEN #1-5 SIGNED SET Here's your chance to get the complete mini-series of Two Over Ten, featuring the first published work from Fade from Blue's hot, up-and-coming artist Scott Dalrymple! Each bagged set contains first printings of all five issues, plus a numbered certificate signed by Dalrymple, creator Myatt Murphy, and cover artist Chris Rhoads. This special collection is limited to just 500 sets! (CAUT: 2) Set (x5) $14.95 SHANDA FANTASY ARTS KATMANDU #26 by Curtis, Phillips, Jennings, & Moore It's "Liar's Moon" with Carole's American Indikats, and that translates to 'Halloween' for the rest of us! As the kids get ready to dress up and listen to spooky stories, a new member of the tribe sees great danger ahead for Liska with his psychic powers. This issue also marks the debut of the new series, Oona The Cave Bunny by Mark Moore! MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XI #8 (AUG012139) b&w, 48pg $4.99 EXTINCTIONERS VOLUME 2 #11 by Howard, Singshow, Earle, & Addlesee Psyches are fragile as the group returns home from their latest adventure with more questions about themselves than about the impending threat that faces their world. Things are only going to get more complicated. Pandora's home of Yukoutoki, Napaj is facing a serious mystery since the son of her father's colleague has disappeared and attacks on prominent Napaj leaders increase. Could this be more work by the humans? This 48-page issue of action, mystery, and drama sports the first crossover with Japanese artists Ken Singshow's Andorozons. MATURE READERS RES. from Previews Vol. XI #10 (OCT012638) b&w, 48pg $4.99 SHEBA VOLUME 3 #2 by Walter S. Crane Celebrate the tenth anniversary of Sheba as Egypt finally comes out of the Dark Ages! Though people can read hieroglypics, it doesn't exactly mean that they say much! As Napoleon's campaign charges on, will the ground up remains of Sheba herself go to fuel that machine? And will 3M keep his name in the face an inellectual property lawsuit by the Monumental Marble Mausoleum company? And just who is the secret weapon that Egypt unveils to defeat Napoleon? RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (NOV012496) b&w, 48pg $4.99 SIRIUS ENTERTAINMENT EMPTY ZONE: CONVERSATIONS WITH THE DEAD #1 by Jason Alexander Corinne, an ex-government operative, spends her days hiding from her previous employers, and her nights working as a freelance mercenary. Recently, she's been "seeing" things. So when she's hired by a multinational corporation to assassinate a few low-level mobsters with questionable ties to the company, she stifles her suspicions and considers herself lucky to get such a simple job. But as Corinne's encounters with what may or may not be angry ghosts from her past increase, she begins to wonder if there might be a connection between this new contract and her long-gone days of operating as a government tracer. And with the anniversary of her former teammates' collective assassination approaching, Corinne worries that these so-called ghosts might include some old friends who plan to haunt their killer forever — and that killer is her. b&w, 24pg $2.95 SCOTT LEWIS' BLACK ANGELS PORTFOLIO by Scott Lewis Talented newcomer Scott Lewis will stun audiences everywhere with his first ever creator-owned project in the comic industry: the Black Angels Portfolio, wherein beautiful vixens are fully rendered in pencil illustrations of nearly photo-realistic quality! Each plate has been painstakingly reproduced with high-intensity duotone screens that are printed on archival quality paper. This high-end portfolio is strictly limited to 1,000 copies, signed & numbered by the artist. No nudity. (CAUT: 2 ) MATURE AUDIENCES Portfolio, 11x17, b&w $19.95 SCARY GODMOTHER: GHOULS OUT FOR SUMMER TP by Jill Thompson Jill Thompson's most ambitious Scary Godmother mini-series is now available in one big book! This epic story centers on the origin of Scary Godmother and the lives of her Fright Side friends during one extended Summer Break. As Hannah goes off to suffer through a summer camp nightmare with her cousin Jimmy, Bug-a-Boo spends a horrible vacation with his nagging parents, and Orson is shipped off to Summer Ghoul with the Dark Master — an ancient and demented vampire whose pupils never graduate! But Scary Godmother gets the worst deal of all when her school days chum, Tinkaree, kidnaps her and takes her place as the Queen of the Fright Side! SC, 7x10, 136pg, b&w $14.95 SECTION 8: EMPTY ZONE COLLECTOR'S SET by Jason Alexander Fans of the cult hit series Empty Zone won't want to miss this: a rare pair of the first appearances of Jason Alexander's Empty Zone! Section 8 was a small press anthology comic Jason self-published in 1995. These original first printings of Section 8 #1 and #4 contain the first two Empty Zone stories, featuring the first appearances of Corinne, Banx, Zed, and the rest of the Empty Zone crowd. As an added bonus, this special collector's set comes with an official certificate signed by creator Jason Alexander. Pack (x2), b&w $8.00 STARS OF THE MONTH EMPTY ZONE VOLUME 1 TP by Jason Alexander Presenting the entire groundbreaking mini-series by Jason Alexander in its entirety! Cyberspace cowgirl Corrine is on the run from an industrial espionage operation gone horribly wrong. Her entire EZ recon team is dead, and every bounty hunter in the grid is tracking her down. But with the help of Banx and Rene, Corrine seeks out the man who's been "pulling the strings" all her life. (STAR11159) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 96pg, b&w $11.95 BROM'S LITTLE BLACK BOOK This book has it all: demons, monsters, automatons, brigands, and loads of Brom's signature subject: femme fatales! At times horrific and frightening, other times stunningly beautiful (and sometimes both), Brom's paintings never cease to enthrall the viewer with a glimpse of another, far more dangerous world. (STAR13563) SC, 4x5, 64pg, FC $9.95 POISON ELVES VOLUME 6 TP by Drew Hayes This giant trade paperback collects the infamous "Guild War of Mandratha" story arc from Poison Elves #13-25. Witness Lusiphur's capture and desperate escape from the Eye of the Lins, an all-out gang war between the assassins of Sanctuary and the renegade cops under Lt. Vido, the return of Lusiphur's ex-wife Hyena, the return of Widowmaker, and the most shocking event in Poison Elves history! (STAR11400) SC, 7x10, 280pg, b&w $14.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A POISON ELVES: CLEAH LIMITED EDITION PRINT by Drew Hayes Utilizing the Poison Elves cover art on which she first appeared, the elvin femme fatale Cleah is featured on this very special limited-edition print, signed and numbered to only 999 copies by Poison Elves creator Drew Hayes. Shipped flat and ready for display. Printed on Museum-Quality paper. Print, FC, 16x20 $30.00 ****************** STARS OF THE MONTH AKIKO ON THE PLANET SMOO SC by Mark Crilley Relive the origin of Akiko! This special edition of Akiko on the Planet Smoo contains the entire story from the original printing. Featuring an all-new cover by creator Mark Crilley. (STAR7747) b&w, 40pg $3.50 DARK ONE'S THIRD EYE VOLUMES 1-2 by Dark One Sexy, dangerous, and violent, these full-color, squarebound collections of all-new paintings by Dark One features a balanced overview of where this influential young artist comes from, and where he is going. VOL. 1 (STAR01832)—SC, 48pg $4.95 VOL. 2 (STAR08948) (MR)—SC, 48pg $4.95 *************** SORHENN GRAFIKS POLSTAR VOLUME 1: MANGROVE JACK GN by Jean Leturgie & Simon Leturgie 2060, The Three Sages, leaders of the Empire, deprived their people of all freedoms, stole their children, manipulated their dreams and their hopes. Small, ugly, egoistic, ready for all compromising to conserve his cramped life… Nicolas Polstar, an ordinary citizen of Mégapolis, discovered his family exterminated one evening. The massacre was signed by "Mangrove Jack," opponent to the power of The Three Sages. Profoundly affected, the small man turned into a frightening machine of war. Polstar engaged in a bloodiest revenge. It will lead him to discover the terrible secrets of the Empire. This is the first translated volume of a series already up to four volume in its native country of France. MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 52pg, FC $8.75 SUMMERTIME COMICS THE INVINCIBLE ED: THE BEATING OF ED #1 by Ryan Woodward An alien race has decided to grant superhuman powers to one human in order to preserve the planet Earth. However, in a botched-up plan, Lance Lundgrin, an all-American jock/bully, must share his new powers with the ultimate geek at Chesterton High School, Ed! FC, 24pg (1 of 6) $3.50 SUNDRAGON COMICS VENDETTA: THE ROAD TO VENGEANCE #1 by Hanzel & Olson, Williams II, & Stegbauer Following the murder of his Grandparents, Robert Patrick Tanner dons a costume and "spirit mask" and takes to the city streets in pursuit of those responsible. Cutting a swath through the Minneapolis underworld, Vendetta uncovers the trail of the true murderer and sets off seeking retribution. The mini-series features three covers illustrated by Philip Hester, artist for DC's Green Arrow and The Brave and The Bold. MATURE READERS b&w, 32pg (1 of 3) $2.95 TITAN TITAN BOOKS TRANSFORMERS VOLUME 4: MATRIX QUEST TP by Furman, Senior, & Delbo The best-selling Transformers series continues! The Creation Matrix — the lifeforce of Transformers, the essence of their creator, Primus — has been lost for an age. Now, with the chaos-bringer Unicron bearing down on Cybertron, the Autobots must locate the Matrix before all is lost. But they're not the only ones looking for it, and the Matrix itself may be more than they can handle! Simon Furman will be writing an all-new Transformers mini-series for Dreamwave set on Cybertron, and featuring Generation 1 characters! Cover by Andrew Wildman. SC, 7x10, 144pg, FC $19.99 JUDGE DREDD: THE CURSED EARTH DELUXE HC by Mills, McMahon, & Bolland When a lethal plague devastates Mega-City Two, leaving the city overrun with mutants and victims, Judge Dredd volunteers to deliver the vaccine that will save its last remaining inhabitants. But first, he and his crew have to get there — 1,000 miles across the Cursed Earth, the lethal radioactive wasteland that separates the cities. With cannibals, dinosaurs, mutants and criminals of every stripe between the Judges and their goal, it's not going to be a smooth journey! Cover by Brian Bolland. HC, 9x12, 160pg, b&w $29.99 TANK GIRL VOLUME 2 TP by Alan Martin & Jamie Hewlett She's back! The crazed counter-culture heroine returns in another series of anarchic adventures, with a new introduction by Alan Martin and previously unseen material from artist Jamie Hewlett! Join Tank Girl as she escapes from the asylum, goes back to comics school with Hewlett and Martin, meets Sheriff Harry Poussini, enjoys a 'Summer Love Sensation,' and goes on the road with Jack and Neal in "Blue Helmet!" Plus, detective adventures with Booga in "Askey & Hunch," "Hewlett and Martin's Guide to Joy," and much more — including a priceless chance to join Booga's Treehouse Club! Who could ask for more? Who would? Features art by British creator Jamie Hewlett, best known for his design of the virtual pop group Gorillaz, whose high profile ensures mass media coverage—and who will shortly be presenting their own show on MTV UK! MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 128pg, FC OFFERED AGAIN O/A SLÁINE THE KING DELUXE HC by Mills, McMahon & Fabry This classic tale of sword and sorcery — the epic saga that introduced 2000 AD readers and the comics world at large to a hero who makes Conan look like a boy scout — is finally available again, this time in a deluxe collectors' hardback edition. Cover by Glenn Fabry. HC, 9x12, 144pg, b&w $24.95 ************************ TOKYOPOP Comics GUNDAM WING - ENDLESS WALTZ #4 by Hajime Yadate & Yoshiyuki Tomino After a year of peace, a new war is brewing in the Earth Sphere. Mariemaia Barton, the self-proclaimed heir to the Earth Sphere throne, is sending her army of Serpent Mobile Suits to take over the Earth and it's up to the Gundam boys to stop her. While Duo, Trowa, and Quatre prepare to fight Mariemaia's army, Heero wages the most difficult battle of his life when he battles Wufei who thinks he's still fighting the One-Year war. b&w, 40pg (4 of 5) $2.99 SAINT TAIL #20 by Megumi Tachikawa It's spring break time, and the kids of Saint Paulia's school are going to the aquarium. Seira tells Meimi that a rare pearl dolphin in the aquarium was acquired illegally, so Meimi transorms into Saint Tail to set the dolphin free. As always, Asuka Jr. is hot on Saint Tail's tail, but the longer he chases her, the more confused he gets on why he's chasing her. b&w, 48pg $2.99 MIRACLE GIRLS #22 by Nami Akimoto Identical twins Toni and Mika tried using their miracle powers to teleport to London to find Mika's boyfriend, Chris, but they ended up in the island kingdom of Diamas instead. They learn that the queen of this island is also a twin and that twin and her sister is missing. Toni and Mika would like to help, but they've been mistaken for spies! b&w, 48pg $2.99 MIRACLE GIRLS #23 by Nami Akimoto The Miracle Girls have teleported home, but all is not well. Chris is still stuck on the isle of Diamas where Queen Marie tries to convince him to stay with her. The twins think there's something up with the queen, who has a twin sister as well, but doesn't seem concerned that she's missing. The legends say that Diamas is meant to be ruled by two twin sisters — perhaps Marie would rather rule alone… b&w, 48pg $2.99 CARDCARDCAPTOR SAKURA #29 by CLAMP The Clow Cards are changing into Sakura cards! In her previous battles, she's just unlocked Clow Reed's power from within the cards, but now Sakura's power is strong enough that she can create magic of her own! Kero is proud of Sakura's new skills, but he's worried that a new enemy might be nearby. Last night he and Yueh were magically bound and unable to move. The only ones with enough to power to do that would be their new master Sakura, or their old master Clow Reed… But Clow has been dead for many years. Who could it be? b&w, 48pg $2.99 Comic Anthology SMILE VOLUME 4 #7 The Final Issue of the critically acclaimed shojo manga anthology! Paradise Kiss (by Ai Yazawa): When Yukari refuses to stop seeing her friends at Paradise Kiss, her mom disowns her. Now Yukari has left home and moved into Arashi's apartment while she looks for work. Miwako sets her up with a modeling job at the Happy Berry clothing company, but while Yukari might have the right body to be a model, is she ready for the working world when she hasn't even finished high school? Plus: MARS (by Fuyumi Soryo): Rei is still haunted by shadows of the past. Several years ago his brother committed suicide and Rei still blames himself. Perhaps that's why he lives such a reckless life. Up until now Kira's been the weak one and Rei's done the comforting, but when Rei starts having a mental breakdown, she'll have to lend him her strength. b&w, 144pg $4.99 Graphic Novels CHOBITS VOLUME 2 GN by CLAMP Hideki's luck with girls seems to be turning around. First his sexy test-prep teacher asks to sleep over, then the landlady starts doing him favors, and even the really cute girl from work goes out with him. And then there's Chi. She's the artificially intelligent Persocom that Hideki found, and as she continues to grow and learn, she hopes that Hideki will be her one true love. She'll do anything thing for Hideki, so when he tells her he's low on money, she takes a job. But when Hideki finds out what she's been paid to do, he'll do anything to bring her home. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 CORRECTOR YUI VOLUME 4 POCKET TP by Keiko Okamoto When Yui was first transported to Com-Net to become Corrector, her mentor I.R. thought there was a mistake. Now it turns out he was right! Yui's best friend Haruna was meant to be the Corrector, but through a mix-up, Yui became corrector instead! All is well, though, when Haruna gets a Corrector suit of her own, and she's so charming that all the Corrector programs instantly take a liking to her. Something's not right though… Why would Haruna encourage the Corrector programs to fight each other? Could it be the work of the evil Grosser? SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 COWBOY BEBOP VOLUME 2 GN by Hajime Yatate & Yutaka Nanten The exciting misadventures of the motliest crew of bounty hunters this side of Ganymede, as currently seen on Cartoon Network! Spike Spiegel, Jet Black and Faye Valentine are on the hunt for new targets, inspired by the hit anime series. Cowboy Bebop blends science fiction, spaghetti westerns, film noir, and jazz music into a new genre that's all about style. As each volume features four stand-alone adventures, this is the perfect time to find out what all the excitement is about. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 DRAGON KNIGHTS VOLUME 2 GN by Mineko Ohkami Part dragons. Part knights. All glam! The first volume of Dragon Knights dropped you right in the action, as Rune, Rath and Thatz journeyed to Draqueen to deliver the head of their enemy Nadil to their master, the Dragon Lord Lykouleon. Now find out how this unlikely band of heroes got their jobs as volume 2 takes you back to "Before they were Dragon Knights!" In the fabulous kingdom of Draqueen, Lykouleon and his court are always vigilant against the forces of the Yokai demons, but they have no army to fight back. When a stubborn thief and a love struck elf cross his path, he may have found just the ones to help him. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 GTO: GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA VOLUME 3 GN by Tohru Fujisawa GTO (Great Teacher Onizuka) is the award-winning, record-breaking story of Eikichi Onizuka, a 22 year old ex-biker who becomes a teacher for less excitement and action... or so he thought! Eikichi Onizuka lands his first teaching job and gets ready to make all of his dreams come true. But he's got to take on the toughest class of kids in his new school to prove his worth! When his brand-new class hatches a plan that involves humiliating Onizuka into early retirement at every turn, Onizuka's ready to set the record straight one bully at a time. Now, he just needs to stay out of trouble long enough to teach them a lesson they'll never forget! SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 GTO: GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA VOLUME 4 GN by Tohru Fujisawa When trouble at school reaches the boiling point, Eikichi Onizuka is left to wonder if his job, and all of his teaching dreams, are history. But the promise of a date with a cute co-worker means he can't give up now! It'll take more than violent kids and the killer school sports meet to keep Onizuka from crossing the finish line. And if can get through this big mess, he may finally become the Great Teacher he's destined to be. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 INITIAL D VOLUME 2 GN by Shuichi Shigeno Initial D is The Fast and the Furious meets Speed Racer! The legendary Akagi Red Suns have challenged the Akina Speed Stars, hoping to set a record on Akina Mountain that no one will ever beat. But the Red Suns never counted on Takumi and his Eight Six. As word of Takumi's race with the Red Suns' Keisuke Takahashi spreads through the Gunma Prefecture, other teams are heading to Akina for their shot at Takumi. Of course, he might care more if he wasn't always thinking of his date on the beach with Natsuki. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 INVU VOLUME 1 GN by Kang-Won Kim Four teen girls find their lives intertwined in the most bizarre ways! When 16-year-old Sey's mom leaves suddenly for Europe, she leaves Sey with a new family, the Kangs. Her new "family" is supposed to be normal, but when her foster brother turns out to be a sister, she begins to think that her new home is weirder than her old one! Sey looks for a job so she can get her own place and escape her crazy life, but the more she finds out about her new sibling, the more she finds out that their lives are intertwined. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 KARE KANO VOLUME 2 GN by Masami Tsuda Can the most perfect girl in school and the most perfect boy get past their grades to find true love? You know that couple that was obviously meant for each other, and everybody knew it, except them? That's Yukino and Soichiro, the two top students in school, who are capable of anything other than a normal relationship. Still, despite all they've been through, it seems they could finally be getting together. But now, the school's token pretty boy, Hideaki, is intent on wedging himself in between them, for reasons they can't begin to imagine. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 KODOCHA VOLUME 2: SANA'S STAGE GN by Miho Obana; adapted by Sarah Dyer Sana Kurata: part-time student, part-time actress, but always center stage. 12-year old Sana Kurata is used to getting what she wants — even in love. Ever since she hired her manager, a man 10 years her senior who she calls her "gigalo," she thought it was true love. When Rei shows his feelings for a woman his own age, Sana realizes that Rei's feelings for her are anything but romantic. Sana has romantic problems at school, too, as now former-bully Hayama and mama's boy Tsuyoshi are vying for her affections. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 LOVE HINA VOLUME 3 GN by Ken Akamatsu The good news is, Naru can no longer pick on Keitaro for having flunked the college entrance exams three times in a row. The bad news is, she flunked it too! Now Naru just wants to get away from it all and relax by herself in beautiful Kyoto. As fate (or bad luck) would have it, that's the exact same place that Keitaro decides to vacation at. When they check in to their hotel and find out there's only one room left and they'll have to share, Naru and Keitaro's time alone becomes a string of catastrophic mix-ups. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 MARMALADE BOY VOLUME 2 GN by Wataru Yoshizumi Miki's boy-trouble spills onto the tennis courts in the second volume of Marmalade Boy! When hotheaded Ginta's doubles partner is injured, his rival, Yuu, is the only one with the skills to fill in. It's a big game for both parties, as they're playing against Ginta's cousin Tsutomu, who also happens to hate Yuu for stealing the girl that he liked in junior high! Things get even more heated when Yuu's former girlfriend Arimi shows up at the game and becomes affectionate with Ginta to make Yuu and Miki jealous. Confused? You won't be once you pick up the most addicting teen soap opera on the market! SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 MARS VOLUME 2 GN by Fuyumi Soryo A good girl can change a tough guy forever! No one expected Kira and Rei's relationship to last. He's a streetwise biker with a dark past, she's a shy art student who's picked on by her peers. When another student steals Kira's painting and uses it to win an art show, Rei shows his love by socking the guy in the face. The meek Kira wonders if maybe they aren't made for each other after all. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 MIRACLE GIRLS VOLUME 5 POCKET TP by Nami Akimoto The Olsen twins with psychic powers! Mika is heartbroken that her boyfriend Chris has gone to London to study on an exchange program, so she builds a devise to amplify her teleportation powers. With the help of her twin sister Toni, Mika teleports to Chris' current location, which much to her surprise isn't London at all, but the island kingdom of Diamas. It seems that Chris has become caught in a web of secrets and lies involving twin princesses and a missing crown, and it's up to the Miracle Girls to solve the mystery! SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 PEACH GIRL VOLUME 5 POCKET GN by Miwa Ueda The riveting high school drama of love, betrayal and acceptance! Sae, the world's worst "best friend," is back with a vengeance! Now that Momo and Toji are finally happy together, Sae will do whatever it takes to break them up, and her latest scheme is her nastiest ever. For Momo's birthday Toji made plans for he and Momo to have a special night alone. But if Sae get's her way, she'll be the one kissing Toji, not Momo! SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 PLANET LADDER VOLUME 2 GN by Yuri Narushima Kaguya is lost and confused in a strange new land with no one by her side except her mysterious and silent robot companion, Gold. But when she stumbles into the realm of a strange and beautiful woman named Bambi, Kaguya finally learns about the universe crumbling around her and the motives behind the raging warlords who hunt for her day and night. Now, Princess Kaguya must discover the reason for her royal title in this warring world, and the role she is destined to play in creating peace in the battle-scarred universe. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 PRIEST VOLUME 1 GN by Min-Woo Hyung It's Sergio Leone meets Spawn when an Old West priest sells his soul to a devil to get revenge! Ivan Isaacs was once a priest. Devoted to his faith, he would have given up anything for it. Then the establishment he believed in turned on him, sending him headlong into Hell. Now, he's back. With the priesthood now corrupt with demons, the undead and black prayers, he has returned with the help of the demon Belial, a voice in the darkness who offered Ivan a chance at vengeance, in exchange for his soul. With his six-shooter, a Bowie knife at his side, and the white collar of his former life adorning his neck, he is a pale rider, lost in a barren wild west where past and future collide. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 RAGNAROK VOLUME 2 GN by Myung Jin Lee; adapted by Richard A. Knaak To save the future, five heroes must confront their pasts! Welcome to Fayon, a city with a magical past… and no future! In her pursuit of the wolf goddess Fenris, the Valkyrie Sara Irine has returned to the city of her birth, the city that sacrificed her and her mother in favor of a new princess, Iris. Sara hasn't seen her father since she was a baby, so she's looking forward to meeting him. But this reunion will be on her terms — to the death! SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 SAINT TAIL VOLUME 5 POCKET TP by Megumi Tachikawa For months now, the aspiring young detective Asuka Jr. has been hot on St. Tail's trail. At first he thought he was doing it for justice, then because it was a game with a worthy foe, but now he's beginning to realize that his feelings may be more complex. Of course he's also got feelings for Meimi (not knowing that they're one in the same). Can he finally confess his feelings, and if so, for which girl? SC, 4x6, b&w $9.99 SHAOLIN SISTERS VOLUME 1 GN by Narumi Kakinouchi Separated at birth, three Shaolin princesses trained in supernatural and physical combat, must work together to defeat ultimate evil. A Juline sequal from the creator of Vampire Princess Miyu! Juline Kenga always thought that she was an only child and the heiress to her martial arts clan. So when an old kung-fu master gives her a magical bell and tells her to find her two older sisters, it comes as quite a surprise. She must find them quickly though, as the evil King Baiwon is trying to capture the three bells that the Kenga sisters hold. Juline finds one sister, Kaline, in a nearby town, but the oldest sister, Seiline, is a pirate captain who won't believe that the other two are her sisters unless they defeat her in combat. SC, 5x7, b&w $9.99 Anime Books CARDCAPTORS ANIME BOOK VOLUMES 4 & 5 TPS by CLAMP 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! In Volume 4: Join Sakura as she faces Mist at play, helps Kero find a new friend, and meets her grandfather; while in Volume 5: Sakura goes to a festival, faces her new rival Meilin, and battles the fearsome "Fight" card! Catching all of the cards won't 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! VOLUME 4—SC, 5x7, 148pg, FC $14.99 VOLUME 5—SC, 5x7, 148pg, FC $14.99 Anime Guides COWBOY BEBOP ANIME GUIDE VOLUME 5 TP Based on the smash hit anime series, currently running on Cartoon Network! Cowboy Bebop has quickly become one of the most popular anime series of all time. Now is the perfect time to learn the details about Spike, Faye, Jet, and Ed (and let's not forget Ein!) that you might have missed in the fast paced action. Volume 5 features an extensive character guide to all of the characters in the Bebop universe, plus a bonus pull-out poster featuring the sinister Vicious. This volume covers the episodes: "Pierrot Le Fou," "Boogie Woogie Feng Shui," "Cowboy Funk," and "Brain Scratch." SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 COWBOY BEBOP ANIME GUIDE VOLUME 6 TP Volume 6 features supplements on the series' background art, information on the music, and a bonus pull-out poster featuring the myserious and beautiful Julia. This volume covers the episodes: "Hard Luck Women" and the final two-part episode, "The Real Folk Blues!" SC, 5x7, 80pg, PC $12.99 Art Books THE ART OF CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 2 ART BOOK by CLAMP A wonderful, full-color art book for Cardcaptor fans! Cardcaptor Sakura was the top-selling girls manga in Japan, and now it's the top-selling girls manga in America. Now fans can collect all of the full-color artwork from CLAMP featuring their favorite characters. The Art of Cardcaptor Sakura contains over 100 full color pictures from the series, most of which have never before been seen in America! SC, 120pg, PC $19.99 PEACH: MIWA UEDA ILLUSTRATIONS ART BOOK by Miwa Ueda The last five years have seen a seen tremendous change in the art styles used in girls manga in Japan. Miwa Ueda, creator of Peach Girl, is at the forefront of this revolution. Her artwork contemporary, stylish, and packed with character. PEACH focuses on Ueda's popular teen romance, Peach Girl, with over 100 pictures of leading lady Momo and her boys Toji and Kiley. Also included are illustrations from her previous works, never before seen in America! SC, 100pg, FC $19.99 THE ART OF MAGIC KNIGHT RAYEARTH ART BOOK by CLAMP Magic Knight Rayearth was the seminal fantasy series that skyrocketed the manga creation team CLAMP from small-time creators to international superstars. Now they are the most published creators in America. The Art of Magic Knight Rayearth features over 75 full-color paintings from CLAMP, most never-before-seen in America. The book also includes a black-and- white supplement on the making of the Rayearth manga. SC, 92pg, FC $19.99 Technical Manuals GUNDAM TECHNICAL MANUAL VOLUME 4: CHAR'S COUNTERATTACK TP The fourth volume in a continuing series covering the entire Gundam universe! Many fans think that Char's Counterattack is the best Gundam story ever told. This guide can help you see why. Years after the One Year War, Char Aznable is plotting his revenge, leading a plan of mass destruction that will obliterate the people of Earth. Amuro Ray, pilot of the original Gundam, is the only one who can stop Char! Includes full-color design schematics for all Mobile Suits in Char's Counterattack, histories of the Federation, the Principality of Zeon, biographies of all the key players in Char's Counterattack, and all-new paintings of Gundam units in action! SC, 5x7, 100pg, PC $12.99 STARS OF THE MONTH SAILOR MOON NOVELS Enter the world of Sailor Moon in this engaging series of prose novels, giving readers a more in-depth look into the Sailor Scouts, their personal lives, and fantastic battles! These novels are not available in any other country — including Japan — and are the only authentic novels adapted from the Sailor Moon anime series! #1—A SCOUT IS BORN (STAR10265) SC $4.99 #2—POWER OF LOVE (STAR10195) SC $4.99 #3—MERCURY RISING (STAR10331) SC $4.99 #4—MARS ATTACKS (STAR10884) SC $4.99 #5—ETERNAL SLEEP (STAR10964) SC $4.99 #6—SCOUTS ON FILM (STAR11357) SC $4.99 #7—CEL MATES (STAR11657) SC $4.99 #8—DIAMOND'S NOT FOREVER (STAR12347) SC $4.99 TOP SHELF PRODUCTIONS PINKY & STINKY by James Kochalka James Kochalka follows his last two hits, Monkey vs. Robot and The Sketchbook Diaries, with his most ambitious graphic novel yet! Packaged in a super-deluxe "Top Shelf" format, Pinky & Stinky will be one of the coolest releases this summer. Pinky and Stinky are fat little piglets, but just because they're cuties doesn't mean they're not brave astronauts! They embark on a daring mission to be the first pigs on Pluto, but things go horribly wrong as soon as the journey begins. Crash-landing on the moon, they find themselves playing a pivotal role in the American space program. This is an unabashedly fun book, like Star Wars mixed with Pokémon — if you can believe that! Packed with action, adventure, and cute little cuties! SC, 8x8, 208pg, b&w $17.95 DOUBLECROSS: MORE OR LESS by Tony Consiglio Tony Consiglio's Doublecross is one of the funniest and longest-running mini-comics in the biz. Whether you've been lucky enough to see it before or not, here's your chance to grab a cool collection of the best parts of the entire Doublecross saga. Telling a complete story, this hilarious excerpt has us heading to Queens, New York to get a glimpse of Tony's family life, odd jobs, and soon-to-be girlfriends — well, more or less. SC, 6x9, 64pg, b&w $4.95 XXX STRRIPBURGER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL SC, 6x9, 160pg, b&w $13.95 TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS TRIBULATION FORCE VOLUME 3 GN by Augustyn, Ryan, & Emberlin The Trib Force faces its first major test as mysterious forces conspire to place divisions and doubt among the team. Meanwhile, the sinister Carpathia escalates his global activities, manipulating both world governments and world religions. As Carpathia expands his public power, members of the Trib Force struggle to resist his control… SC, 7x10, 48pg, FC $5.99 VAMPEROTICA ENTERTAINMENT STAR OF THE MONTH VAMPEROTICA MAXIMUM EXCITEMENT TP This trade paperback collects issues #1-4 of Vamperotica Dark Fiction, featuring all of the excellent Luxura stories that appeared in the series. Also included are the popular "Vamp Of The Month" features, with photos of Lisa Ann, Kelly Kole, Exotica and Lovette. Also includes an Axebone and Dark Day gallery and interview. Contains interior art by Kirk Lindo, Stephen Sandoval and others. Features an awesome Digital cover by Tony Mauro. (STAR14973F) MATURE READERS SC. 7x10, 144pg, b&w $7.95 ************************** VAMPEROTICA DIGITAL 1.0 This month, Vamperotica brings you a truly unique digital experience! This multi-media CD-ROM contains all-new video, comics and photos for your enjoyment. Digital features for this month include: A full-color sneak peek at Kirk Lindo's up- coming Luxura origin story; "Vamp of The Month" Persephone; and the video feature for this month is an advanced look at the new movie, Vampires In Da' House. This CD contains video and still images, in Quicktime and Jpeg format, so this CD-ROM will play on any computer with a CD drive. The content of the CD is presented like a website for ease of viewing and navigation. Also contains direct links to additional features on the web! MATURE AUDIENCES CD MSRP: $12.99 VANGUARD PRODUCTIONS CURT SWAN: A LIFE IN COMICS SC The elegant comic book art of Curt Swan defined the look of Superman for over 30 years. His amazing skills of storytelling, draftsmanship, and design brought a realism and sense of wonder to The Man of Steel's adventures, making them the best- selling comic books of their day. Filled with iconic and previously unseen pop art, this fascinating biography traces the artist's career from the beginning on features like Gangbusters to his rise as the top Superman artist. Engaging one-on-one interviews with Swan family members as well as comics legend associates like Joe Kubert, Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson, and dozens more, paint a portrait of the man as elegant as the artist's own work. Includes never-before-published Superman art and sketches. (CAUT: 2) SC, 9x11, 194pg, PC $19.95 STAR OF THE MONTH HAL FOSTER: PRINCE OF ILLUSTRATORS DELUXE S&N HC by Brian M. Kane In the first comprehensive biography of Hal Foster, author Brian Kane examines the 70-year career of one of the greatest illustrators of the 20th century. This book features quotes and sidebars from many artists influenced by Foster. This deluxe hardcover reveals everything and more about Foster's life and career. Signed by artist James Bama (Doc Savage cover artist), and featuring a gold-embossed, leatherette hardcover, smythe-sewn binding, and endpapers. (STAR15243) DLX—HC, 216pg, PC $49.95 ECHOES: THE DRAWINGS OF MICHAEL WM. KALUTA HC Echoes collects Kaluta's most memorable characters and illustrations, with new studies and projects, including motion- picture/TV and theatrical work. Writer/ Designer Dean Motter (Mister X) has designed and annotated this provocative collection from Kaluta's personal archives, with the artist's full participation. Features a 100-word endorsement by The Sandman author, Neil Gaiman! (STAR12035) HC, 112pg, PC $27.95 JEFF JONES SKETCHBOOK HC Vanguard's Jeffrey Jones Sketchbook could be the largest collection of previously unseen works by the artist since The Studio. Exquisitely designed by award winning artist George Pratt, the 130-page, gold-foil embossed, leatherette hardcover book includes a painted, laminated dust jacket, an introduction by Michael Friedlander, and a 16-page bonus portfolio not included in the softcover. (STAR11539) HC, 130pg, b&w $28.00 KERRY GAMMILL'S DRAWING MONSTERS & HEROES FOR FILM & COMICS HC The Drawings of Kerry Gammill is an autobiographic, career retrospective, filled with classic and unpublished art, and anecdotes about his years at Marvel and DC. This hardcover edition features a gold-foil embossed, leatherette cover. (STAR13262) HC, 112pg, b&w $27.95 ****************** VIGIL PRESS FISH 'N' CHIPS #3 by Steve Hamaker The Solomon City Police Department is sending its best officers on a dangerous mission. Val Dyer and Jaxer "Fish" Fann will have a chance to take Fixion himself… dead or alive! Val's powerful gem will be all that can protect the lives of thousands — and his own. Meanwhile, Clave Dyer is out of work for the time being. The extra time off may give him a chance to assist in the fight against the Vampyres. The story of how Fish N Chips came together continues… b&w, 32pg $2.95 VIZ COMMUNICATIONS ANIMERICA VOLUME 10 #7 JULY 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 more! Remember, If It's Anime in America, It's Gotta be Animerica! Squarebound Magazine, 96pg, FC $4.95 ANIMERICA EXTRA VOLUME 5 #7 JULY 2002 The greatest shôjo and shônen manga! In this issue: The stunning art of Yű Watase in a full-color free poster! An overview of the work of the "God of Manga," Phoenix's Osamu Tezuka; In Depth: The who-dunnit manga genius Kindaichi; Fushigi Yűgi: Miaka and the warriors are lost in the realm of the Chinese Amazons! Video Girl Ai: A vacation at the beach with Yota, Ai, Moemi and Takashi becomes very revealing! Steam Detectives: Spend a day with Ling-Ling. Chicago: The climax of the storyline! Can Rei, Shin, and Uozumi rescue Billy? Revolutionary Girl Utena: A duel between Utena and Touga, but if he's her prince, how can she fight him? Marionette Generation: Ill omens of a beautiful girl who will enter Izumi's life! b&w, 136pg $4.95 MARIONETTE GENERATION VOLUME 3 TP by Haruhiko Mikimoto From the character designer for Robotech and Gundam! Lunch's origins are revealed! Is the sentient doll a new type of life, or is she some sort of space/time anomaly? Then, Lunch's consciousness is transferred into a human girl in Tokyo who is having some trouble with her boyfriend and the only thing Lunch can do is play dumb! Plus, Izumi gets involved in a strange mind- meld; and Kinoko must go on a date with a creepy otaku! Ewww! SC, 5x7, 160pg, b&w $15.95 STAR OF THE MONTH MARIONETTE GENERATION VOLUME 1: GIRL, GUY, & LIVING DOLL TP by Haruhiko Mikimoto, Beautifully drawn relationship comedy from the character designer of Macross! Illustrator Izumi Morino may not be able to find work, but his life is still very complicated. Kinoko, a cute junior-high student, has become his de facto assistant and attempts to run his life through whining and wheedling. Things get weird one morning when she catches him in bed with a doll... not an adult doll, but a cute rag doll. Embarrassing to be sure, but Izumi has no idea how it got there... and even less idea what to think when the doll starts to walk, talk and call him names! This trade paperback collects the stories from Animerica Extra Part 3 #3-10. (STAR12567) SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $15.95 ************************* FUSHIGI-YŰGI: COLLECTOR'S EDITION WITH MOUSE PAD Fushigi-Yűgi fans take note: introducing this special limited import from Japan! These Japanese language collector's editions contain two high-quality, high-gloss graphic novels — the first twenty-four chapters of the series — that you'll value for a lifetime! Includes all the color art from the series, never-before-seen profiles of the characters, and a four-page comic "Watase Goes To the Universe of the Four Gods." Also included is a special Fushigi Yűgi: The Mysterious Play mouse pad available nowhere else! This is the most complete edition of the Fushigi Yűgi comic available in any language. (CTFYJ01) Collector's Edition (w/Mouse Pad) $27.95 STEAM DETECTIVES VOLUME 5 TP by Kia Asamiya Anime-style action, American comics, and film noir meet in the stylish mystery series by Kia Asamiya, creator of Dark Angel and Silent Möbius! Steam City is under attack by the wily Dr. Guilty! To stop this madman from wreaking any more havoc, Narutaki and Goriki must combine their strength against the (not so) good doctor and his new Megamaton — Shadow Bolt No. 3! Then, a little girl from the street stumbles into Ling-Ling's hospital seeking a rare cure to her illness. Narutaki teams up with Detective Onigawara to help him find the medicine, but not before criminals Wolf and Carlos highjack the zeppelin they're aboard! SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $15.95 PULP VOLUME 6 #7 JULY 2002 The only true adult-oriented manga magazine in America! This issue's cover feature is Junko Mizuno's Cinderalla, including a new interview with the artist! Also in this issue: Banana Fish: It's shmears vs. natto as Ash and Eiji resume domesticity. Meanwhile, thirteen members of Arthur's organization have developed quarter-sized holes in their heads; Cinderalla: The grand finale! And they all lived happily ever after (of course)!; Dance Till Tomorrow: The sensitive yakuza and patron of the arts returns to Suekichi's life, wanting his gun back and the theater troupe's aid in disguising his appearance; Short Cuts: Ko- gals meet a bear in the woods, the Adventures of Candy, and what to do with long eyelashes; Uzumaki: The penultimate episode, "The Labyrinth!" It's the end of days as all of Kurôzu-cho twists into a gigantic spiral labyrinth. How will our heroes Kirie and Shuichi get out of this one... or will they? Squarebound. MATURE READERS b&w, 152pg $5.95 POKÉMON ADVENTURES PART 7 #3 by MATO BRUNO'S BATTLE—Two years ago, Bruno and Red fought each other to a standstill, but the interference of the rest of the Elite Four caused Red's 2-year imprisonment in ice! Now, Red is free, and it's payback time as the ultimate Pokémon battle is joined! Also, see more of Green vs. Lorelei and Blue vs. Agatha! Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. b&w, 48pg (3 of 5) $4.95 MAGICAL POKÉMON JOURNEY PART 7 #4 by Yumi Tsukirino ALMOND'S HEART—Bad Pokémon Hypno and Drowzee have taken away Almond's ability to fall in love, and he isn't the first to fall victim to their dream-vacuum naughtiness. Will Coconut and Hazel's love be enough to vanquish the Sleeper Brothers' dastardly plot!? Squarebound. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. b&w, , 48pg (4 of 4) $4.95 RANMA 1/2 PART 11 #4 by Rumiko Takahashi MAMA'S LITTLE HELPERS—Ranma's mother drops in for a visit, and what perfect timing! Kasumi is sick in bed, so Ranma's mother takes over the cooking and gives Akane and girl-type Ranma a Home Ec. lesson. Can Ranma stay out of hot water with his mother? Will Akane's cooking produce something edible? More hilarious antics from one of the most outrageous manga series ever! b&w, 32pg (4 of 11) $2.95 RANMA 1/2 WRISTWATCHES You'll never fall behind the times with the latest Ranma family wristwatches! These mega-hip timepieces come in powder blue (Ranma) or black (panda-type Genma) and make the perfect accessories for discriminating time-tellers, or those who would rather set trends than follow them. They're tight! They're dope! They come in a funky chrome can! (CAUT: 4) BLACK-PANDA—Wristwatch (CMRWATCH3) $29.95 BLUE-RANMA—Wristwatch (CMRWATCH4) $29.95 STAR OF THE MONTH STARS OF THE MONTH RANMA 1/2 TP'S Catch up on the hilarious gender-bending adventures of Ranma Saotome and the crew of the School of Anything-Goes Martial Arts! Ranma is a mighty fighter and quite a catch, even though he's just a teenager. Unfortunately, he has a problem: whenever he's splashed with cold water, he becomes a girl! VOL. 11 (STAR07844)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 12 (STAR08962)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 13 (STAR08887)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 14 (STAR10042)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 15 (STAR11174)—SC, 5x7, b&w $16.95 VOL. 16 (STAR12205)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 17 (STAR12825)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 VOL. 18 (STAR14441)—SC, 5x7, b&w $15.95 ************************* INU-YASHA PART 6 #14 by Rumiko Takahashi KAGOME TO THE RESCUE—While searching for Kikyo, who has been captured by Naraku, Inu-Yasha, and the others find themselves spirited away to different worlds of illusions. Inu-Yasha is sent to the time and place fifty years ago when he was killed by Kikyo. With the others helplessly entangled in Naraku's magic, can Kagome, alone and unaided, save the day? b&w, 40pg (14 of 15) $2.95 THE ALL-NEW TENCHI MUYÔ! PART 1 #2 by Hitoshi Okuda After a few pointed remarks from Ayeka concerning Tenchi's industriousness, Ryoko ends her usual daily routine of heavy drinking and laying around the house, and decides to get a job! That's right, folks! See Ryoko as a fast food employee! See Ryoko working at a gas station! See Ryoko washing windows! Will her meager paychecks even begin to cover the property damage? b&w, 48pg (2 of 5) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH NO NEED FOR TENCHI! VOLUME 11: AYEKA'S HEART TP by Hitoshi Okuda In this volume: Ayeka vanishes mysteriously one day, leaving the rest of the Tenchi cast desperately looking for her! She reappears as a brainwashed agent of a mysterious power, vowing to kill Tenchi! Who is Garyu, her brainwasher? And can Tenchi and company cure her? (STAR15122) SC, 184pg, b&w $15.95 AQUA KNIGHT VOLUME 3 TP by Yukito Kishiro The conclusion of the long-awaited new series by Yukito Kishiro, creator of the cyberpunk manga classic Battle Angel Alita! Mad scientist Alcantara reaches his destination at last, only to find Aqua Knight Ruliya, who demands a duel to free Young Ashika from Alcantara's clutches! But Alcantara is no mere villain, and a flashback reveals his incredible past, and his true relationship with his minions Zycrow and Zykey. When the mysterious ghost-sorcerer returns to take the Light Orb, everything hits the fan in the grand finale of Aqua Knight! (STAR15136) SC, 240pg, b&w $16.95 ********************** BASTARD!! #7 by Kazushi Hagiwara FIGHTER!!: Part 2 (of 3)—After a night of passion with his mysterious new lady friend, Dark Schneider awakens to find himself again under attack! The local peasants have been turned to stone, their love nest is surrounded by hordes of orcs, and at the head of their ranks is Kai Harn, a fearsome swordfighter/wizard seeking the bounty on Schneider's head! MATURE READERS b&w, 64pg $3.95 THE BIG O PART 1 #5 by Hitoshi Ariga LITTLE ORPHAN ANDROID—The manga catches up to the first episode of the TV series (the preceding issues have been all prequel material)! Roger Smith is hired to negotiate the release of a kidnap victim, Dorothy Wayneright, the daughter of a rich industrialist. But the Dorothy delivered by arch-villain Beck turns out to be an android duplicate. The deal is off and, unfortunately for Roger Smith, there is more than one Dorothy! His new robot houseguest turns out to have strange behavior, and a stranger link to a considerably larger "sister" machine! b&w, 48pg (5 of 5) $3.50 CERES, CELESTIAL LEGEND PART 3 #1 by Yű Watase DON'T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME—Aya's confession of love to Tôya is interrupted by "firestarter" Yűki Urakawa. Then, things start to get really hot when Aya inadvertently discovers that Yűki and a schoolteacher share a secret. Elsewhere, Aki decides to try to remember his past life in order to help Aya. b&w, 48pg (1 of 4—Note Price) $3.50 DRAGONBALL PART 5 #1 by Akira Toriyama It's the elimination rounds of the Tenka'ichi Budokai — the "strongest under the heavens" martial arts tournament! Goku, Kuririn, and Yamcha find themselves settling somebody else's grudge when they meet their future opponents Tenshinhan and Chaozu, the star pupils of the "Crane Hermit," the Turtle Hermit's old rival! Can their Turtle school kung fu defeat their opponents' Crane style? Plus: the reappearance of Jackie Chun… so to speak! b&w, 48pg (1 of 7) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH DRAGONBALL Z VOLUME 7 TP by Akira Toriyama In this volume, the original story behind the TV series! On the war-torn Planet Namek, Kuririn and Gohan are forced to team up with the evil Vegeta to fight against their common enemy… Freeza and the Ginyu Force! But who will end up with the dragon balls? This graphic novel collects Dragonball Z Volume 4 #3 through Volume 4 #8. (STAR15017) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America, Puerto Rico, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. SC, 192pg, b&w $12.95 *********************** DRAGONBALL Z PART 5 #6 by Akira Toriyama Freeza takes his revenge on Vegeta, then recognizes Goku as the son of a Saiyan he killed long ago when destroying the Saiyan planet. Freeza makes the first attack, only to be met blow-for-blow by a spirited Goku who has finally "gone beyond the limits of possibility!" Another heart-stopping issue, filled with the signature action that has made Dragon Ball Z a worldwide phenomenon! b&w, 48pg (6 of 12) $2.95 MEDABOTS PART 2 #1 by Horumarin NEW CHALLENGES—As Ikki gains more robattle experience, the Rubber Robo Gang plot to steal more medabots. And new rivals appear who will put Ikki to the test as he pursues his dream. Can he meet the challenges ahead? More Medabots excitement as the robattles continue! b&w, 36pg (1 of 4) $2.75 MEDABOTS PART 2 #2 OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS—Ikki and Erika visit her grandmother in the country and encounter the legendary protector of the forest, who's true nature may be stranger than they would have imagined! And what are the Select Corps doing way out in the country? b&w, 36pg (2 of 4) $2.75 MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 0079 VOLUME 5 TP by Kazuhisa Kondo The official manga adaptation of the classic mecha anime! Operation Odessa, the Federal Force's campaign to take back the mineral-rich regions of Eastern Europe, has begun. The Federation and Zeon clash in a titanic struggle for supremacy, and the crew of White Base find themselves struggling for victory—and their own survival—amid the chaos. Then, when White Base puts in to port in Belfast, Amuro and the crew receive a most unwelcome visitor! SC, 5x7, 192pg, b&w $9.95 NEON GENESIS EVANGELION PART 7 #2 by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto DESPERATE HOURS—Eva pilots Asuka and Rei fight desperately to halt the relentless advance of the mighty Angel Zeruel as it smashes its way ever nearer NERV HQ. Shinji, on his way out of Tokyo-3 after resigning, takes cover with Kaji in a secret underground chamber. There, Kaji relates a story never told in the EVANGELION anime: his life when he was Shinji's age, a life even more brutal and violent, as a survivor of the Second Impact. Two versions available — a Regular Western format edition, or the Special Collectors' Edition (printed in the original right-to-left Japanese format with Sadamoto's original sound effects!). REGULAR ED.—b&w, 32pg (2 of 7) $2.95 COLLECTOR'S ED.—b&w, 48pg (2 of 7) $2.95 SHORT CUTS VOLUME 1 TP by Usumaru Furuya So what is this fascination with that extreme variant of the Japanese teenage girl; that highly evolved creation of Japan's frenetically trendy consumer culture... the ko-gal? Short Cuts is the comic strip that takes you on a bizarre illustrated journey into the ko-gal's world. In his American book-publication debut, creator Usumaru Furuya takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the ko-gal with his characteristic bizarre, irreverent, and often surreal humor. In this volume: Crushes and more crushes! Mariko emerges from puff of smoke strangely transformed—with a craving for carrots; Zero Boy is obsessed with Maria, who doesn't even know he exists; and Muku, the "adorable" babe everyone is flirting with, just happens to be a Bigfoot! Also, a hilarious spoof on shopping networks, weight-loss, and a how-(NOT)-to-dress for school! SC, 5x7, 120pg, b&w $12.95 SILENT MÖBIUS: TURNABOUT PART 10 #6 by Kia Asamiya HACK ATTACK—A tech-savvy Lucifer Hawk hacks the computers at A.M.P. headquarters to steal Avalanche Wong's precious data. If the forces of Nemesis get the data, Ganossa will be one giant step closer to fulfilling Gigelf Liquer's design! Lebia Maverick is up to the task of guarding the data, but what will she do when Katsumi shows up? b&w, 32pg (6 of 6) $2.95 STAR OF THE MONTH SILENT MÖBIUS VOLUME 7 TP by Kia Asamiya Meet the A.M.P., six young women with incredible powers who must protect the human race from monstrous entities from another world! The A.M.P. are powerful, but they are only human beings. Ganossa, the wizard who leads the Lucifer Hawks, kidnaps Katsumi and forces her to look on as Robert DeVice, her mortal fiancé, is stalked and killed in the streets by a Lucifer Hawk! Can he possibly survive the test? (STAR15087) SC, 240pg, b&w $16.95 ********************** VAGABOND VOLUME 2 TP by Takehiko Inoue Adapted from the fictionalized biography Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa, Takehiko Inoue depicts the life and times of real-life "sword saint" Miyamoto Musashi with breathtaking artwork and thrilling storylines! In this volume: Takezo finds himself a hunted man after escaping from a village, and the samurai authorities, and their posse, are hot on his heels. Among them is the great swordsman, Tsujikaze Kohei, who would like nothing better than to put the fugitive to the test. But even if Takezo can ellude his stalkers, he may find that the forests perils he does not even suspect! Will bold young Takezo fight his way to freedom? SC, 5x7, 240pg, b&w $12.95 VAGABOND #8 by Takehiko Inoue DOJO PRIDE—Musashi has defeated five students of the Yoshioka Dojo leaving the second best swordsman of the school, Denshichiro, determined to get revenge. Will Denshichiro cleanse Yoshioka honor with Musashi's blood? Meanwhile, Matahachi takes on the Yoshioka school in his own way — by raiding their supply of liquor. MATURE READERS b&w, 80pg $4.95 ZOIDS: CHAOTIC CENTURY #5 by Michiro Ueyama Zoids is battle-action manga like you've never seen! Van, Zeke, Fiona, and Moonbay finally arrive at a beautiful port town, and meet the perky Rebecca, who just happens to be Irvine's sister! But there is trouble brewing in the bright market stalls and bustling harbor! A spy of the Republic has secured vital Empire information and the Empire isn't about to let him escape without a fight! Out of the Aircraft-Carrier Zoid Leviathan comes an Iron Kong, dozens of flying Zoids, and — most fearsome of all — Raven! Is the information the spy is carrying worth the destruction of an entire town? b&w, 72pg $5.95 VIZ IN MAGAZINE JUNE 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 XXXENOPHILE BOOKS XXXENOPHILE COLLECTIONS VOLUME 1-3 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the U.K. ADULT MATERIAL VOL. 1––SC, 7x10, b&w (STAR06595) $9.95 VOL. 2––SC, 7x10, b&w (STAR09594) $9.95 VOL. 3––SC, 7x10, b&w (STAR07197) $9.95 *********************** MAGAZINES SECTION PREMIER VENDORS GEMSTONE PUBLISHING COMIC BOOK MARKETPLACE #94 THE SPECTRE: Writer Rob Hughes explores Jerry Siegel's and Bernard Baily's creation in "The Avenger of Blood," a fantastic look into the power of The Spectre! GOLDEN AGE GREEN LANTERN: With all of the Green Lanterns running around (and who've run around in the past), revisit the original with CBM! ONCE A HERO…: First he was the Silver Age Green Lantern. Now he's The Spectre. Follow the career of Hal Jordan in this special feature. A LOOK INSIDE A.C.T.O.R.: ACTOR is a group dedicated to providing assistance to comics creators, particularly those Golden Age and Silver Age veterans who labored without benefit of health or retirement plans. Since their introduction, they've raised their profile and a lot of money for their cause. Find out what ACTOR is all about in this issue of CBM! BATMAN, BLACKJACK & TARZAN: Alex Simmons, creator of the recent Batman mini-series Batman: Orpheus Rising, talks about the recent Hollywood option on his series BlackJack, writing Tarzan and his long-term connection to Don McGregor's Detectives, Inc. ZORRO: CBM examines the comic book history of one of the greatest western characters ever! GEORGE PEREZ WRAP-UP: Following our multi-part interview, three of George Perez's collaborators talk about working with the team artist supreme. PLUS: Each issue includes Oddball Comics by Scott Shaw; Comics2Film Digest 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! COVER A: THE SPECTRE $5.95 COVER B: GREEN LANTERN $5.95 MAGAZINES SECTION COMIC MAGAZINES ALTER EGO #15 Alter Ego #15 presents a special John Buscema tribute issue! One of comics' greatest artists is remembered by those who knew and revered him! Featuring two powerful full-color John Buscema covers; Buscema interviews conducted in 2001 by Mark Evanier — co-starring John Romita, Marie Severin, and Gene Colan; never-before-seen art by John Buscema for Marvel, DC, and beyond; reminiscences of John by Sal Buscema, Stan Lee, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Herb Trimpe, Jerry Ordway, Flo Steinberg, and others; and Roy Thomas on 35 years of collaboration with "Big John" on Avengers, Sub-Mariner, Conan — and The Wizard of Oz! Plus, a special FCA tribute to another departed giant, Kurt Schaffenberger; an FCA section with C.C. Beck and Marc Swayze; Bill Schelly on Grass Green; Michael T. Gilbert and Mr. Monster revisit Wally Wood; and more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 100pg, b&w $5.95 COMIC BOOK ARTIST #21 As CBA gets legal with its 21st-ish, they feature, at long last, the Adam Hughes art issue! Featuring a long, comprehensive interview discussing his entire career, the artist also opens his art vaults and shares his rarities in the huge CBA gallery section, featuring vast quantities of unpublished and in-progress work! Also includes the most detailed Hughes checklist ever compiled as well as a personal photo album. In addition, CBA inaugurates its "Day in a Life" feature, where readers get firsthand accounts of the daily routines — not to mention trials and tribulations —of the top comic book artists in the field today, this issue featuring Alex Ross (complete with plenty of Ross art)! On the flipside, CBA respectfully remembers the incredible life and career of one of Marvel's greatest artists, the late John Buscema, with testimonials from his friends and peers, art gallery section, and biographical essay. (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 116pg, 8x11, b&w $6.95 COMIC SHOP NEWS #782-785 Comic Shop News is the most popular weekly newsletter about comics. Each issue is full color, 8-16 pages with CSNsider, news, interviews, color art, and CSN Comics — an original Sunday-style comic. Only CSN has a complete monthly checklist, which includes Diamond order numbers, plus exclusive CSN Hot Picks! A new feature, a monthly checklist of all the first issues due that month called "Fab Firsts" has been added. Sold in both 50-count and 100-count bundles. Comic Shop News is dropping the strip as a regular feature. (Comic Shop News) Tabloid, FC PI Ea. COMIC SHOP NEWS SUMMER SPECIAL This summer preview issue covers hundred of comics from dozens of publishers. This handy guide helps readers pick from the best bets for the upcoming season. 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 #1492 Crime doesn't pay, except in comics! Crime Does Not Pay made its debut with an issue cover-dated June 1942, a key title in comics' crime genre. This issue, CBG takes a look at some of the best-remembered comics of that field. In addition, columnists Tony Isabella, Peter David, and Andrew Smith make this one issue you can't refuse to pick up! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1493 It's a manga and anime round-up. For those rainy summer days, CBG surveys publishers of manga comics and anime videos, and gets their picks for summertime reading and watching. All this plus columns by Tony Isabella, Andrew Smith, and Peter David make this a can't-miss issue! (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1494 Awesome August. CBG's panel of retailer reviewers present their august reviews of titles scheduled to ship in August. In addition, Peter David, Andrew Smith, and Tony Isabella's columns round out the issue. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS BUYER'S GUIDE #1495 Take a trip to DC's other Earths! Do you remember Earth-A? How about Earth-I? Prepare to follow your CBG tour guides for a trip around the myriad other Earths of the DC universe. Columnists Andrew Smith, Tony Isabella, and Peter David will weigh in with their travelogues, as well. (Krause Publications) Tabloid $3.50 COMICS INTERNATIONAL #146 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 #195 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 DRAW #5 Draw!, the professional "how-to" make on comics, cartooning, and animation, celebrates its one-year anniversary with a bang in issue #5! Editor Mike Manley has again gathered a stellar line-up of top industry pros to share the tips and tricks of sequential art! This issue includes a step-by-step on producing Powers, the hit Image comic by Brian Bendis and Mike Oeming; penciling by Mike Wieringo (Tellos, Superman); and an inking demo by Mark McKenna (Marvel's Exiles and Detective)! Plus, the regular Draw! columnists return, featuring Bret Blevins with drawing figures in compositions, Paul Rivoche on design for comics and animation, Ande Parks (Green Arrow) with art supply reviews, and more! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) Magazine, 8x11, 88pg, PC $5.95 FUNNY TIMES JUNE 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 PANEL DISCUSSION TP The struggle to tell a comics story visually requires more than a cool-looking image; it takes years of experience and a thorough understanding of the art form's visual vocabulary. Assembled in Panel Discussions is the combined knowledge of more than a dozen of the industry's top storytellers, covering all aspects of the design of comics, from pacing, story flow, and word balloon placement, to using color to convey emotion, spotting blacks, and how gutters between panels affect the story! Learn from the best, as Will Eisner, Scott Hampton, Mike Wieringo, Walter Simonson, Mike Mignola, Mark Schultz, David Mazzucchelli, Dick Giordano, Brian Stelfreeze, Mike Carlin, Chris Moeller, Mark Chiarello, and others share hard-learned lessons about the design of comics, complete with hundreds of illustrated examples. When should you tilt or overlap a panel? How can sound effects enhance the story, and when do they distract from it? What are the best ways to divide up the page to convey motion, time, action, or quiet? If you're serious about creating effective, innovative comics, or just enjoying them from the creator's perspective, this in-depth guide is a must-read! (TwoMorrow's Publishing) SC, 8x11, 208pg,b&w $19.95 SKETCH MAGAZINE #15 As the illustrator behind the Star Wars Episode II the comic, Jane Duursema, has taken this heavy responsibility head on with lightsaber blazing. Bringing to bear years of experience, Jane has carved out a place for herself among the legion of Star Wars fans. Escaping momentarily from her heavy work schedule and nonstop fanfare, Jane stops in with Sketch to discuss her contribution to continuing this epic story of galactic proportions and the thrill of having on of her own characters she designed appear in Star Wars Episode II. In addition, with columns on digital coloring, illustrating, scripting, etc., Sketch supplies all the "How To's" that both old and new comic creators will find informative and entertaining. (Blue Line) Magazine, 64pg, FC $5.95 TRIPWIRE MAGAZINE #12 It's the end of Tripwire's Volume Four and to end it, Tripwire looks at 10 years of Image Comics, with a celebration of the anniversary! We speak to publisher Jim Valentino, PR man Eric Stephenson, as well as to Brian Bendis and Mike Oeming about Powers, Christian Gossett about The Red Star and some other Image mainstay about the future direction of the company. Plus, a look at Vertigo's The Filth with writer/ creator Grant Morrison and artist Chris Weston and Brian Wood talks about Fight For Tomorrow, also coming from Vertigo from June. Don't forget to look out for the first issue of the new radically revamped volume in August! As ever, there's also "Sounding Off," "10 Questions," "Outside the Tent," "Flickering Images," "On the Shelf," and "Fact File." (Tripwire Comics & Music) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 48pg, b&w $3.95 COLLECTOR MAGAZINES LEE'S TOY REVIEW #117 This issue features the groovy Austin Powers shoot –– is your Austin Powers collection complete or are you missing your mojo? Lee's shows all, from McFarlane Toys to the absolute latest from Mezco! And, your spider senses will be tingling with the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man pull-out guide! 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 AMAZING FIGURE MODELER #24 In this issue, you'll get a teeth gashing, chest-pounding look at Hollywood's most infamous simian superstars. Whether you're into gorillas and monkeys or orangutans and chimpanzees, you are sure to go ape over this issue! This exciting edition of AFM features numerous painting articles on King Kong, Planet of the Apes, and even the flying monkeys from The Wizard of Oz. Also features the "Gorilla Gallery," a pictorial tribute to all the cool kits and sculptures produced by numerous "monkeymen" throughout the years. They're young, they're mighty, and they're all gonna jungle boogie at this primate-packed party. All this plus AFM's usual modeling mayhem is coming your way! (Amazing Figure Modeler) Magazine $7.00 BECKETT SPORTS CARDS MAGAZINES These magazines cover the superstars of sports and sports-card collecting with insightful articles and colorful action photos. Regular features include looks at the most popular players and cards; tips on card collecting; and "Readers Write," a forum for readers. Plus, one of the hobby's most reliable and relied-upon price guides for cards. (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) BASEBALL (#208)—Magazine, FC $4.99 BASKETBALL (#144)—Magazine, FC $4.99 FOOTBALL (#148)—Magazine, FC $4.99 HOCKEY (#141)—Magazine, FC $3.99 RACING & MOTORSPORTS (#95)—Magazine, FC $3.99 BECKETT DRAGONBALL Z COLLECTOR #20 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 #35 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 #4 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. Also includes monthly contests, prizes, and posters! (Beckett's Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 64pg, FC (Note Price) $4.99 DIE-CAST DIGEST JUNE #16 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 AUGUST 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 JUNE 2002 Every issue of AFD provides you with the latest in toys and action figures. Also, new line announcements for upcoming movies and TV shows, and other lines! 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 #8 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 #283-284 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 #8 AUGUST 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 #298 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 GAMEPRO MAGAZINE AUGUST 2002 The magazine for serious gamers, within 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 multi-platform gaming magazine! (IDG Games Media Group) Magazine $4.99 GAMES UNPLUGGED MAGAZINE #20 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 AUGUST 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 AUGUST 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 #8 AUGUST 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 SCRYE #52 Scrye is the guide for all collectible card games and collectible miniatures games. Get the latest news on games in; check out the hottest strategies, and get new releases in "First Cut"; hone your skills for survival in the "Mastyr" section; find stellar new deck combination from ScryeLab; get the big picture in the "Metagame"; check out new ways to play with the "Homebrew" articles; get your deck tweaked in "Deck Aid"; find the rules you need to know in "Cardmastyr"; get the latest rulings in "The Library"; catch the latest reviews in "Players Choice"; contests; and have fun with old games with "Buried Treasure!" (Krause Publications) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.50 WHITE DWARF #269 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 the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Magazine $4.99 GENERAL ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINES 3D WORLD MAGAZINE #27 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 ARTERIES #3 Arteries covers all movies with balls and blood! Get a look at cult movies that have been ignored by the mainstream press. Form Hong Kong action movies, Japanese "pink" films, horror flicks, to exploitation and obscure cult items, Arteries has it all! In this issue, DVD and movie reviews, interviews, website reviews, and a list of the flicks passed uncut in the U.K. (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, b&w $6.00 CINEFEX #90 This issue is devoted entirely to the two most eagerly anticipated releases of the summer: Star Wars Episode II - Attack of the Clones and Spider-Man. George Lucas presents the middle chapter in the opening trilogy of his Star Wars saga. Contributing more than 3,000 visual effects shots to the epic production are the cinemagicians of Industrial Light & Magic. Spider-Man Director Sam Raimi brings the perennial comic book hero, Spider-Man, to life in a rousing film featuring effects by the Oscar- winning John Dykstra and his team at Sony Pictures Imageworks. (Cinefex) Magazine, FC $9.50 CINESCAPE #8 AUGUST 2002 This issue is the special "Sequal Mania" issue, covering such anticipated sequels as Men in Black 2, will give you everything you want to know about every genre sequel coming out or rumored to be in production. Get the inside word on your favorite film franchises. 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 $5.99 CULT TIMES #82 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 CULT TIMES SPECIAL #22 Every show has its fans and its followers. Finally Cult Times champions the shows that were unfairly ignored and glossed over as it's revealed which ones were great, which ones deserve to be consigned to the dumper of history and which ones could have made it if things had only been a little different. Of course, this special has not forgotten the almost universally well-loved, so it features the best of the new and the old, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The X-Files, Earth: Final Conflict, Mutant X, and more! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 DOCTOR WHO MAGAZINE #318 Doctor Who Magazine is the only official source for news, features, interviews, and full-color comic strip action devoted to BBC Television's immortal traveller in time and space! In this issue, the Fourth Doctor finds himself trapped in an old lighthouse with a particularly nasty alien as "The Horror of Fang Rock" comes under the scrutiny of the archives. Meanwhile, the Eighth Doctor and Fey set off to find Izzy in the first part of a brand-new, full-color comic strip adventure by Scott Gray. (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 52pg, FC $6.80 DRACULINA #42 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Draculina Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available on Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $6.95 DREAMWATCH #95 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, 100pg, FC $5.99 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWCASE NEWSLETTER JUNE 2002 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 #215 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! In this issue, visit the set Halloween: Homecoming; get the scoop on Reign of Fire from Touchstone, Darkness from Dimension, and Eight Legged Freaks from Warner Bros.; and interviews with director M. Night Shyamalan on Signs and Gore Verbinski on Ring. 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 #7 This issue brings you the incredible beauty of Pamela Anderson! Femme Fatales talks to the sex goddess about her smash hit series and personal life, which continues to bring her into the spotlight. This issue also includes Pamela's V.I.P. co-stars Natalie Raitano, Leah Lail, Molly Culver, and Angelle Brooks. Also, find out what it's like to work side-by-side with these comedic femmes by their male counterparts on the show, Dustin Nguyen and Shaun Bakes, and much more! Only Femme Fatales brings you the latest news, profiles, and pictorials on the luscious ladies of horror, fantasy, and science fiction that you won't find anywhere else! (Femme Fatales) MATURE READERS Magazine $5.95 FILMFAX #92 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 FORTEAN TIMES #160 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 FOUL MAGAZINE #9 The most talked about video game magazine in the world, Foul, celebrates its first year in existence with the summer blowout issue! In this collector's issue, Foul tracks its own storied history ---- from newsprint to full-color glossy. Also in this issue, Foul takes on comic books with the article "Comics vs. Video Games," storms the Super Bowl of gaming conventions known as E3 in Los Angeles, reviews the hottest games of the summer, and answers its readers biggest question: "Who is the hottest of the 'Hot Chick Centerfolds' of the past year?" This issue is the best yet and features a metallic gold cover! (Foul Magazine) MATURE READERS Magazine, FC $3.95 HIGH TIMES JULY 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (High Times) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, 84pg, FC $4.99 LOCUS #497 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 MELTDOWN MAGAZINE Now available in the U.S. through Previews! Meltdown Magazine, the U.K.'s leading lifestyle glossy for the gothic and alternative culture. The Spring 2002 issue features music interviews with Norway's Zeromancer, former KMFDM's En Esch on his new group Slick Idiot, the return of Manuskript and Sulpher. Also, an interview with the U.K.'s new Bauhaus clones, The Ghost of Lemora. Includes articles on fashion, beauty, living, news, and reviews, plus features on how to grow a gothic garden, Goth comics, and an interview with British journalist Mick Mercer on his latest book. Not forgetting a special free gift and a double-sided, full-color poster! Find out why Meltdown is the U.K.'s best selling gothic magazine today! (Diamond U.K.) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $4.50 MEMORABILIA #2 Welcome to collectors heaven! Memorabilia showcases cool collectibles and riveting rarities, with news on the latest merchandise, fast fun price guides, and fascinating features on the world of collecting! The second jam-packed issue is a Simpsons special. Including a guide to Simpsons collectibles, news on upcoming action figures, and OEyellow fever as your Simpsons gear is valued! On top of that, there's a report into online auctioning, serial killer memorabilia, and a whole bunch of other stuff! (Titan) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg $5.99 MIDNIGHT MARQUEE MONSTERS #65 SPECIAL DOUBLE ISSUE Don't miss this new version of Midnight Marquee, featuring a new format and size. Now in its 39th year of publication, Midnight Marquee covers the full spectrum of horror, fantasy, sci-fi, and suspense films, not relegating to one or two decades or studios. Intelligent, thought-provoking articles and reviews have been mainstays of Midnight Marquee for almost 40 years. Midnight Marquee won't feature up to the minute snazzy layout, because while that may look great, you can't really read the article, and if you're going to pay that much for a magazine, well, you should be able to read it! (Midnight Marquee) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #9 (Sep012351) Magazine, 7x10, 128pg, FC $10.00 MOVIE IDOLS MAGAZINE #28 One of the most controversial figures in Hollywood, Drew Barrymore has come back from the brink so many times that it's a wonder a movie hasn't been made of her life story. From her major role at just six years old in E.T. to become a full-fledged star and film producer –– and she's still only 27 years old! Get a look at her action-packed life and her action-packed movies that range from the terrifying Firestarter to the hilarious The Wedding Singer, and the sublime Charlie's Angels. Also included is a fold-out 33" x 23" color poster! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $3.99 PENTHOUSE SEPTEMBER 2002 SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (General Media Publishing Group) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. ADULT MATERIAL Magazine, FC $8.99 THE PHANTOM OF THE MOVIES VIDEOSCOPE #43 The Phantom of the Movies' VideoScope, the ultimate genre video guide, issue #43 features exclusive interviews with Carol Lynley from Dream Queen to Scream Queen and actor Antonio Fargas ("Huggy Bear")! Plus, live from the set of Road to Perdition with writer Max Allan Collins! 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 (AUG)––Magazine $4.99 PRESENTS (AUG/SEPT)––Magazine $6.99 PRIVATE (#31)––Magazine $6.99 SFX #93 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 STAR TREK MAGAZINE #39 This magazine brings you the very best, new, up-to-date, and 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 #61 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 in the U.K. (U.K. may purchase from U.K. vendors) Magazine, FC $5.95 STARBURST #288 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 #301 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. Over 100 pages of full-color science fiction excitement await in this issue, featuring Steven Spielberg's "Minority Report." Also, features on the latest movies, including Men in Black II, Spider-Man, Star Wars: Episode II, Scooby-Doo, Lilo & Stitch, The Powerpuff Girls, Austin Powers III, The Adventures of Pluto Nash, and Reign of Fire and TV shows soon to premiere, including The WB's The Dead Zone and TNT's Witchblade. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $7.99 SUPERSTAR WRESTLERS #108 SEPTEMBER 2002 The ultimate wrestling magazine on the newsstands today. What better way to get all the up-to-date info on the stars in the wrestling world. The magazine is jam-packed with interviews and exclusive action photos taken by the leading wrestling photographer, George Napolitano. This on one magazine that you can't miss with its latest news and ringside photos. (Starlog Group) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, FC $5.99 TV ZONE #152 Now in its 13th year of publication, TV Zone continues to features the most up-to-date news, features, and interviews for popular cult TV shows like Stargate SG-1, Angel, Enterprise, Farscape, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lexx, and Doctor Who. Each issue features a full reviews section on the latest episodes to be broadcast, and episode guides to popular series. Readers' questions are answered in "Memory Alpha," and a look back to an old favorite in "Fantasy Flashback." With a chance to win DVD prized in each issue, it's the best cult TV magazine around! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 TV ZONE SPECIAL #46 As the popular sci-fi series enters its final season, TV Zone takes a final look behind-the-scenes to talk with the cast and crew of Stargate SG-1. With never-before-seen photos from behind-the-scenes, design drawings, and a complete guide to the episodes, this is the one must-buy souvenir edition for all sci-fi fans! (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 ULTIMATE DVD #31 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 #85 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 #59 With the recent release of the Twin Peaks first season DVDs, now's the perfect time for an all-new episode guide for the show! Wrapped in Plastic, which assisted Artisan on the DVDs, has put together an article that serves as a great companion to the discs! Also, the X-Files finale and the usual letters and news updates about all things Lynchian! (Win-Mill Productions) Magazine, b&w $4.95 WWF MAGAZINE AUGUST 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 AUGUST 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 $4.99 X-FILES OFFICIAL YEARBOOK MAGAZINE Think you know the truth? Well, you don't know diddly-squat until you've read The X-Files Yearbook! In 100 conspiracy- filled pages get a look at the coolest X-Files stuff, including a full set report into the final X-Files episode ever! Get the exclusive low-down on the end of the show from Chris Carter and more. On top of that, your complete guide to every single X- Files episode ever, chats with the cast a crew, and a stack of X-Files pix! (Titan Publishing) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 100pg, FC $9.99 XPOSÉ #69 Interviews, features, and news from the world of fantastic movies and TV, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Stargate SG-1, Roswell, Smallville, and The X-Files. Plus, all the latest movies and TV episodes reviewed. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $5.99 XPOSÉ SPECIAL #20 As The X-Files comes to its conclusion… it's the end of the world (as we know it). Comprehensive look back at the full runs of The X-Files and Earth: Final Conflict, Xposé investigates aramgeddon and doomsday as seen on film and TV, including Buffy. (Visual Imagination) (CAUT: 4) Magazine $9.99 BOOKS SECTION ANIME NIEA UNDER 7 ULTIMATE FAN GUIDE TP This authorized Ultimate Fan Guide features detailed episode summaries, in-depth character profiles, setting and theme analysis, and role-playing character sheets for Guardians Of Order's popular Big Eyes, Small Mouth RPG. With hundreds of full-color images from the series, and many pages of production line art, this Ultimate Fan Guide is the definitive English- language resource book for Niea Under 7. (Guardians Of Order) (1-894525-39-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 112pg, FC $24.95 ART BOOKS ARTIST ARCHIVES TP'S by Max Allan Collins Artist Archives is an extraordinary series of treasured artworks from the golden years of illustration, providing both a valuable reference and provocative glimpse into those glamorous periods of yore. Each book showcases 14 carefully selected reproductions of artwork with attention to historic significance and artistic merit. (Collectors Press) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READER COWGIRL PIN-UPS – (1-888054-60-3) – TP, 10x12, 32pgs, FC $11.95 PATRIOTIC PIN-UPS – (1-888054-58-1) – TP, 10x12, 32pgs, FC $11.95 PLAYFUL PIN-UPS – (1-888054-59-X) – TP, 10x12, 32pgs, FC $11.95 ARTIST ARCHIVES: PIN-UP NUDES 2 TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL TP, 10x12, 32pgs, FC $11.95 ART OF RICKY CARRALERO TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL TP $14.95 STARS OF THE MONTH COVEN: SISTERHOOD OF THE DARK VOLUME 2 SC The women of the coven remove all outer garments, and enter the circle. They evoke the ancient words, and chant together. Soon, their skin crackles with the life forces that rule every living thing. They are one with the universe, and can now channel its great power. Explore the sexier side of the dark arts, in this second collection of gorgeous incantations! These alluring, arcane visions are culled from the illustrative minds of Daniel Pascarelli, Tomas Giorello, Arantza, James Ryman, Meriggi, Maraschi, DelRivero, Boada, and many more! Full-color cover painting by Tomas Giorello. (SQP) (STAR15183) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 64pgs, b&w $9.95 HAUNTED HOUSE OF LINGERIE VOLUME 3 TP Beware of things that go "BUMP" in the night! Silky insanity and satin made satanic, the undead crave panties, and the gorgeous girls who wear them! Or so it would seem, as writer/artist Rich Larson creates his third installment of the Haunted House of Lingerie! This latest macabre mix of horror and erotica also contains a secret origin tale of the House itself, illustrated by Fastner & Larson! Rummaging through an underwear drawer was never this forbidden or fun! (SQP) (STAR15195) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 LEATHER AND LACE VOLUME 3 REGULAR Fetish fashions and the ladies who wear them so well! A highly disciplined collection of art by professionals such as Arantza, DeMiguel, Esteban Maroto, Roca, Blas Gallego, Faster & Larson, Mike Hoffman, Boada, and Mitch Byrd to name a few. (SQP) (STAR10037) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 *********************** STAR OF THE MONTH MAIDENS: THE ART OF MONTE MOORE VOLUME 1 This project has been a long-time labor of love for Moore, as he's been busy assembling all-new illustrations of his favorite subject matter — awesomely gorgeous women — into this very special collection. Behold a truly inspiring gallery of fantasy femmes at their most alluring from the mind of Michael Moore. We think you'll thoroughly enjoy the experience. (SQP) (STAR14874) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 ********************* MAIDENS: THE ART OF MONTE MICHAEL MOORE VOLUME 2 TP Monte Moore has established himself as one of the most popular young American fantasy illustrators in the field today. Feast your eyes, and sensual palates, to yet another collection of all-new fiendish creatures and lovely ladies to admire. Fantasy made flesh and unworldly creatures made real – it's all part of the Moore magic! (SQP) MATURE READERS SC $9.95 UNITED WE STAND! HC by Richard J. Perry Lavishly presented, United We Stand! Is a visual journey of the inspirational images of the 1940s that boosted the moral of our men and women in the Armed Forces and inspired those at home to support the war effort. It contains over 300 images of the American flag and eagle, Uncle Sam, Rosie the Riveter, posters of valiant nurses, comic postcards, "V" for Victory items, maps, and more. NOTE: In keeping with the theme and intent of this book, the publisher will donate a portion of the proceeds to the American Red Cross in honor of those who have lost their lives to terrorism and those who work relentlessly to save others. (Collectors Press) (1-888054-64-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x8, 128pgs, FC $19.95 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER ANGEL MMPB'S For Angel, life as a vampire was a constant thrill – until he was "cursed" with a soul, and now prowls the streets of L.A. seeking redemption and helping the helpless against demons, vampires, agents, and lawyers, with the aid of Cordelia, Wesley, and Gunn. Writer Jeff Mariotte weaves a tale featuring our supernatural crime-stalker in "Haunted," as Cordelia is chosen to participate in a "Real World" type reality show, the gang seeks creative ways to hide her mind-shattering visions from the prying cameras, while author Mel Odom introduces "Image," where Angel confronts his own dark past as Angel Investigations is hired to protect an artist from a dangerous crew of stalkers. (Pocket Books) NOTE: These items may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. #11 HAUNTED –(0-7434-2748-3)—MMPB, 308pg $5.99 #12 IMAGE –(0-7434-2751-3)—MMPB, 240pg $5.99 ANGEL #13: STRANGER TO THE SUN MMPB by Jeff Mariotte In "Stranger to the Sun," a magical substance sends Wesley into a supernatural slumber. It's up to Cordelia, Gunn, and Angel to uncover the secrets of the magic used on their friend. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-2752-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER MMPB'S In "The Journals of Rupert Giles, Volume 1," author Nancy Holder explores Giles and Buffy's unconventional, mutually- supportive relationship, while Scott Ciencin scribes "Sweet Sixteen," as Buffy encounters another Chosen One – the Reaver, whose job it is to usher in the forces that Buffy must constantly keep at bay! (Pocket Books) NOTE: These items may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. JOURNALS OF RUPERT GILES VOL.1 –(0-7434-2712-2)—MMPB, 240pg $5.99 SWEET SIXTEEN –(0-7434-2732-7)—MMPB, 240pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: CROSSINGS MMPB by Mel Odom Buffy and Dawn are having difficulty settling into their new roles, now that their mother is gone. Buffy's distraction prevents her from noticing strange behavior among the video-game crowd. People who've been testing a new video game have been demonstrating creepy tics, and Buffy must get to the bottom of the situation before the game is over for good! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-2734-3) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 240pg $5.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: OZ INTO THE WILD MMPB by Christopher Golden Bitten by his werewolf cousin Jordy, Oz has struggled with the forces of evil that transform him into a beast three nights of each month. Part human, part dangerous animal, he must constantly question his basic nature, and worries that he might, as the wolf, bring harm to his loved ones. Therefore, with great difficulty, he leaves Sunnydale and sets off on a course toward enlightenment. Far-flung regions and exotic cultures provide new understandings of the nature of the beast, and before long, Oz realizes that he must gain control of his inner wolf, or risk finding himself not predator, but rather prey! (Pocket Books) (0- 7434-0038-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg 6.99 COLLECTING ALTERNATIVE CD & VINYL COLLECTOR'S GUIDES TP Each extensive guide stands as an official Discography, listing hundreds of alternative CD and vinyl releases, as well as gigs, recording sessions, group information, record facts, and more! (CAUT: 4) NIRVANA –TP, 8x11, 80pg, b&w $11.99 OASIS –TP, 8x11, 72pg, b&w $11.99 COMIC THEMES THE BROTHERS MAD #5 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION MMPB by William Gaines Originally published in 1954 and in celebration of MAD's 50th Anniversary, this facsimile edition collecting classic MAD-isms and cartoons is reprinted with all its original content. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4482-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $9.99 EXCELSIOR: THE AMAZING LIFE OF STAN LEE by Stan Lee & George Mair The man behind the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, and a legion of other superheroes tells his own Marvel-ous story in a book packed with punch, humor, insider info, and a gallery of archival works, some never before published. (Pocket Books) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $14.00 LIMITED EDITION HC, 6x9, 256pg, b&w $30.00 OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE FANTASTIC WORLDS OF ROBERT E. HOWARD This is a detailed examination of the incredibly imaginative realms created by Robert E. Howard, one of this century's most influential fantasy artists. Various essays and examinations of Howard's timeless characters—including Conan, Kull, and Solomon Kane—reveal the incredible wealth of imagination he brought to the fantasy genre. Included is classic artwork that accompanied his stories in the pages of Weird Tales (including the work by Roy Krenkel), as well as eleven full-page drawings by Steve Fabian. FAN (Mignight Graffiti) SC, 8x11, 192pg, b&w $17.95 ***************** PHOEBE GLOECKNER: DIARY OF A TEENAGE GIRL TP by Phoebe Gloeckner Fifteen-year-old Minnie is plagued by a narcissistic mother, a string of sleazy step-fathers, and her own budding sexuality. More than a simple diary, this book artfully switches gears between narrative and a visual chronicle of survival in an incomprehensible world, and stands as the acclaimed cartoonist's semi-autobiographical story of her coming of age in San Francisco in the 1970s. (Publishers Group West) (1-58394-063-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS TP, 8x10, 200pg, b&w $18.95 ROAD TO PERDITION MMPB by Max Allan Collins Based on the acclaimed graphic novel by Max Allan Collins and the up-coming DreamWorks feature film directed by Academy Award-winning director Sam Mendes (American Beauty), and starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, and Jude Law. Set in Depression-era Chicago, the story revolves around hit man Michael O'Sullivan, known to friends and enemies as the Angel of Death. Uncompromising in his work, O'Sullivan is just as devoted to his private life as a husband and father of two young boys. But when his two worlds collide, leading to the death of his wife and youngest son, O'Sullivan and his surviving son, Michael Jr., leave their peaceful home life behind and embark on a journey of revenge. (Putnam Publishing Group) (0- 451-41029-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 256pg $6.99 STEVE DIKTO'S AVENGING WORLD TP by Steve Ditko First published in 1969 in Witzend #6, "The Avenging World" is a morality tale told in words and pictures, showcasing both Steve Ditko's exceptional narrative qualities and political sentiments pertaining to wrong and right, good and evil. The rigid and intense concepts posed in these later stories stand as a fascinating contrast to the freewheeling mix of action and suspense in his early horror and superhero work. (Robin Snyder Publisher) (CAUT: 4) TP, 176pg, b&w $19.00 FANTASY / SCI-FI BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: REBELLION HC by Richard Hatch & Alan Rodgers Boasting a dynamic cover by fantasy legend Frank Frazetta! The remnants of the ragtag fleet of the battle-scarred Galactica have escaped the clutches of the Cylons and warped into an unknown quadrant of the galaxy. Stranded in null-space, and desperately low on resources and hope, tensions flare amidst the civilian factions and the military intent on restoring order, and all accusing fingers are pointed squarely at the man whose responsibility it is to assure the safety and well-being of all: Apollo! Chaos ensues as Apollo is relieved of his command by the civilian mobs, even as the Cylons resurface, and an even more deady alien threat, the Chitain, looms over the horizon! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4503-1) (CAUT: 4) HC, 320pg $23.00 DOCTOR WHO: CITADEL OF DREAMS HC by Dave Stone In the city-state of Hokesh, time is playing tricks; the present is unreliable, the future impossible to predict. A derelict street child, Joey Quine, finds himself subject to horrifying visions and fugues, while in an unknowable future the Doctor is inciting a state of bloody unrest. Meanwhile, the Glorious Ruler of the city, Magnus Solaris, is worried: his memory is failing him; his influence is deserting him; his city is falling apart…and, the Doctor knows why, but isn't telling! As both world and time crumble, Magnus Solaris and Joey Quine unearth secrets the likes of which nobody in Hokesh could have ever possibly suspected! This volume is also introduced in a deluxe limited-edition signed by author Dave Stone, cover artist Lee Sullivan, and Andrew Cartmel. (CAUT: 4) HC— (1-903889-04-9)—120pg $17.95 S&N HC—(1-903889-05-7)—120pg $39.95 DOCTOR WHO: NIGHTDREAMS HC by Tom Arden Perihelion Night on the wooded moon Verd. A time of strange sightings, ghosts, and celebration before the morn, when Lord Esnic marries the beautiful Lady Ria. However, Ria has other ideas, and flees through the gravity wells which dot the moon to meet with her true love, Tonio. When the Doctor and Jo arrive on Verd, drawn down by the fluctuating gravity, they find themselves involved in the unpredictable events of Perihelion. But what of the mysterious and terrifying Nightdreamers? And of the Nightdreamer King? This volume is also introduced in a deluxe limited-edition signed by author Tom Arden, artist Martin McKenna, and Katy Manning. (CAUT: 4) HC— (1-903889-06-5)—112pg $17.95 S&N HC—(1-903889-07-3)—112pg $39.95 DON'T PANIC: DOUGLAS ADAMS & THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY TP by Neil Gaiman This is the story of an ape-descended human called Douglas Adams who, in a field in Innsbruck in 1971, had an idea. This is also the story of what that idea came to be: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy – of the original radio series which started it all, and the five book 'trilogy', the TV series, almost-film, computer game, towel, and website that followed. Written by acclaimed author Neil Gaiman (Sandman, American Gods) with Adam's full co-operation, Don't Panic quickly establishes itself as the definitive companion to his life and work. (1-84023-501-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x5, 256pg, b&w $10.99 PIERS ANTHONY: HOW PRECIOUS WAS THAT WHILE MMPB by Piers Anthony One of fantasy's most popular authors, Piers Anthony, is also one of the field's most fascinating and controversial personalities. Now, Anthony continues his remarkable life story, focusing on the past 15 years of his career, revealing episodes from his early years, scathing commentary on the "bottom line" publishing mentality, and uncompromising views on human nature. But the soul of the book is a heartwrenching selection of letters and poems from Anthony's most ardent young fans who have found in his writings a kindred spirit who understands both their anguish and their dreams! (St. Martins Press) (0- 812-57543-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 432pg $7.99 THE PRISONER: THE ORIGINAL NOVEL TP by Thomas M. Disch Based on the classic TV series starring Patrick McGoohan. He's a top-level agent, highly skilled and ultra-secret. But he wants out, and they won't let him quit. He quits anyway. Then suddenly comes the dawn when he wakes up in captivity, in a pleasant, old-style seaside town – one packed solid with electronic surveillance hardware. This is The Village. And he is The Prisoner! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4504-X) (CAUT: 4) TP, 256pg $12.00 SIR APROPOS OF NOTHING BOOK ONE MMPB by Peter David Raucous and ribald fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of Star Trek: The Next Generation – Imzadi and acclaimed Incredible Hulk scribe, Peter David! Meet Apropos, a rogue, scoundrel, and all-around louse, born to a tavern wench and her anonymous ravisher, and now bound for the court of King Runcible. There he seeks his father, his fortune, and vengeance! Mistaken for a long-prophesied hero, he's given a mission: escort Runcible's daughter to her royal home. Which would be easy, except for the gauntlet of harpies, a murderously psychotic phoenix, some unicorns with a mean streak, and the princess herself, who may just have a chilling affinity for arson! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-1234-6) MMPB, 672pg $6.99 TOLKIEN: THE BOOK OF LOST TALES VOLUME 1 MMPB by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-Earth and Valinor. Embedded in English legend and English associations, they were set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol to Tol Eressëa, the Lonely Isle, where Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts and original ideas of Gods and Elves; Dwarves and Orcs; the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; Nargothrond and Gondolin; the geography and cosmology of the invented world. (Random House) (0-345-37521-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 368pg $6.99 WARHAMMER 40K: HERETICUS MMPB by Dan Abnett Introducing the stunning conclusion to the epic Eisenhorn trilogy! Gregor Eisenhorn, once one of the most zealous and puritanical young inquisitors, has long since discovered that there is a fine line between utilization of proper mystical resources in the protection of mankind, and the dabbling with the corrupting forces of Chaos! When an old friend is no longer able to tolerate his methods, leaving in disgust, and then a monstrous foe arises of Eisenhorn's own creation, the aged inquisitor is left wondering which side of that line he is now on. And worse, which side he wishes to be. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4308) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.95 WARHAMMER: LAUGHTER OF DARK GODS MMPB edited by David Pringle The Warhammer world is a place where the very earth is imbued with the stuff of magic. It is the most potent of forces and those who seek to master it may garner unimaginable power, or have their minds shattered and their bodies twisted beyond recognition. Necromancers, sorcerers, wizards, might warriors bestowed with weapons imbued with the essence of fearsome daemons roam the dark lands, followed by the mindless bestial spawn which is all that remains of those who have gambled with the unearthly realms and lost. This anthology includes work by noted Sci-Fi/Fantasy novelists Brian Stableford, William King, and others. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4309-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.95 HOW-TO STARS OF THE MONTH DC COMICS GUIDE TO PENCILLING COMICS TP by Klaus Janson This book is packed with a wealth of tested techniques, practical advice, and professional secrets for the aspiring artist. It's a valuable resource for comic book, graphic novel, and storyboard artists everywhere. Janson, a 30-year veteran, demonstrates strategies for penciling that are informative and exciting. Covers everything from anatomy, to composition, to page design. Includes 100 black-and-white illustrations. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-1028-7/STAR15185) TP, 7x10, 128pg $19.95 DC COMICS GUIDE TO WRITING COMICS TP by Dennis O'Neil For any writer who aspires to become an expert comic-book storyteller, The DC Comics Guide to Writing Comics is the definitive, one-stop resource. In this valuable guide, Dennis O'Neil, a living legend in the comic industry having been the guiding force behind the Batman mythos for more than 20 years, reveals his insider tricks and no-fail techniques for comic storytelling. Readers will discover the various methods of writing scripts, as well as procedures for developing a story structure, building sub-plots, creating well-rounded characters, and much more. O'Neil also explains the many diverse formats for comic books, and offers dozens of guidelines for writing proposals to editors that command attention and get results. (Watson Guptill Publications) (0-8230-1027-9/STAR13604) TP, 7x10, 128pgs $19.95 HOW TO DRAW DRAGONBALL Z TP by B.S. Watson Awesome power, the endless struggle between good and evil, and the coolest characters ever! That's the world of Dragonball Z! Now you can draw your favorites, including Goku, Trunks, Gohan, the evil Cell, and many more in this easy-to-follow, step-by-step format. So grab a pencil and some paper and get ready to become a Super Saiyan Dragonball Z artist! (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-31348-1/STAR15198) TP, 8x8, 32pg, b&w $4.99 ***************** MANGA: THE ART OF MANGA TP by Katy Coope Sixteen-year-old author and illustrator Katy Coope has turned her love of Japanese comic art into a super-cool, step-by-step process for kids. Easy-to-follow with text and pictures, this how-to-draw book will find an audience with fans of anime, manga, and all budding comic-book artists. (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-31745-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x11, 64pg, FC $6.99 STEPHEN KING ON WRITING MMPB by Stephen King Brash, fun, insightful, and never pretentious, On Writing takes readers into the mind of master storyteller Stephen King as he blends a revealing memoir with invaluable writng advice. From his early years of struggle through his mainstream success and to the tragic accident that nearly took his life, King relates the daily process of practiced creativity that has guided him. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-5596-7) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 304pg $7.99 MOVIES & TV ART OF FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING HC by Gary Russell Alan Lee, the beloved illustrator of many of Houghton Mifflin's Tolkien editions, and a talented team of other artists, including the renowned Tolkien illustrator John Howe, have spent more than three years creating the sets, props, creatures, and locations that truly bring Tolkien's Middle-Earth to life. Featuring everything from pencil sketches to the finished objects, complemented with more than 400 full-color pictures and numerous interviews featuring the likes of director Peter Jackson, special effects guru Richard Taylor, art directors Paul Lasainne, Dan Hennah, and Chris Hennah, and costumer Ngila Dickson, this book chronicles the extraordinary vision of the blockbuster movie. (Houghton Mifflin Company) (0-618-21290-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 8x11, 192pg, FC $35.00 CHARMED: SPIRIT OF THE WOLF MMPB Written by Diana G. Gallagher, Spirit of the Wolf details the odd, dangerous occurrences plaguing a new resort in the Sierra Nevada. Police suspect a Native American group forced off the land long ago, while others say that the spirits of a powerful shaman and his brother, the wolf, have returned. But now the wolf is being hunted, and only the Power of Three can save him! NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. (Pocket Books) (0-7434- 4255-5) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 192pg $5.99 CHARMED: GARDEN OF EVIL MMPB In Garden of Evil, scribed by author Emma Harrison, Paige meets the man of her dreams in Micah, heir to a huge fortune. But Micah is no Prince Charming. He's the demon Vandalus, determined to trap her in his enchanted garden of evil! (Pocket Books) (0-689-85077-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 192pg $5.99 DVD DELIRIUM TP by Adrian Luther-Smith DVD Delirium is the definitive "region-free" guide to over 1,000 DVD video releases from all over the globe. With a special emphasis on DVDs released in the U.S and Great Britain, this guide features the movies that matter, on the format that matters. Covering all-time classics, contemporary audience favorites, and cult oddities, DVD Delirium celebrates the diversity of movie-making, while focusing on the special movie that continue to fascinate and beguile film fans. Each film entry contains a brief plot summary and review, together with details of DVD features, and a handy star rating to help readers choose essential purchases. Plus, the terminology and technical information readers need to know to get the best from this exciting format is explained, and a guide to Internet sites. (Diamond) (1-903254-04-3) (CAUT: 4) Resolicited from Previews December 2000. TP, 320pg $17.95 FARSCAPE: THE ILLUSTRATED SEASON 3 COMPANION TP by Paul Simpson & Ruth Thomas Following the massive success of volumes one and two, Farscape: The Illustrated Season 3 Companion continues with in- depth coverage of the shoe's most exciting year thus far. With unprecedented access to the show's stars and production team (including Farscape creator Rockne S. O'Bannon), this book takes an exclusive, detailed look behind-the-scenes, and includes an episode quide to Season 3, with a glimpse into Season 4. (1-84023-415-6) (CAUT: 4) TP, 9x6, 160pg, b&w $16.99 JACKIE CHAN: THE ESSENTIAL COMPANION TP by Richard Cooper & Mike Leeder, with an introduction by Jacki Chan This official companion contains an exclusive interview with Jackie Chan and many of his co-stars and colleagues, scores of rare and previously unseen photos, behind-the-scenes reports, and articles offering an extensive overview of his best films. (1- 84023-491-1) (CAUT: 4) TP, 10x7, 160pg, b&w $25.99 JET LI: A BIOGRAPHY TP by James Robert Parish The first book published in English about the thirty-eight year old "Gene Kelly of action films," this official biography follows Jet Li from his days in Hong Kong as an extraordinarily successful actor in classics like Once Upon a Time in China and his overlooked work as a director and producer. Special attention is given to his Hollywood debut alongside Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon 4, and his recent star turns in the gangland fable Romeo Must Die and the sci-fi blockbuster The One. Jet Li looks at the actor's fiercely protected private life and explains the broad appeal of Hollywood's new Bruce Lee to fans of all ages. (Publishers Group West) (1-56025-376-2) (CAUT: 4) TP, 7x10, 224pg, PC $17.95 SCOOBY DOO: COMPLETE MOVIE SCRAPBOOK TP Here's your passport to Spooky Island! With over eighty full-color photos and amazing facts about the Warner Bros. movie, this scrapbook takes you behind-the-scenes on the set where you'll meet the stars that bring Daphne, Fred, Velma, and Shaggy to vivid life, see what it's like to be part of the production crew, and discover how the "real" Scooby was created through the magic of special effects, and much more! (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-35496-X) (CAUT: 4) TP, FC $5.99 SCOOBY DOO MOVIE NOVELIZATION MMPB Throughout the ages, one hero has cowered above the rest…Scooby Doo! Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Fred, and Daphne have always been best of friends. But now Daphne's sick of always getting kidnapped. Velma's sick of Fred always taking credit for her plans. And Fred? Well, he's just sick of himself. So the gang breaks up! But, not for long! A mysterious Mr. Mondavarious tricks them into coming to Spooky Island, an amusement park filled with chills and thrills, where the "scares" are for real! It's Scooby Doo's first-ever adventure on the big screen! Don't miss out on the mystery! (Scholastic Inc.) (0-439-35495-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB $4.99 POP CULTURE YOU BEAT PEOPLE UP FOR A LIVING, DON'T YOU MUMMY? TP SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. ADULT MATERIAL TP $14.95 STAR TREK STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES: ERRAND OF VENGEANCE BOOK 1 MMPB by Kevin Ryan As tension mounts between the Federation and Klingon Empire, a nervous Starfleet looks to the borders of Klingon space for an imminent attack. Meanwhile, Captain Kirk and the crew of the Enterprise face a more immediate threat on board – a determined Klingon spy masquerading as a friend, whose deadly mission is already underway…the cold-blooded murder of James Kirk! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4598-8) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 320pg $6.99 STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES: JANUS GATE BOOK 3 MMPB by L.A. Graf The Janus Gate, a portal altering time and space, continues to realign history, even as Spock and Montgomery Scott work feverishly to unravel the secret of restoring the Enterprise crew to their rightful ages. But with the past in continuing flux, its is not only the lives of everyone aboard the ship that are in peril, but also the very future of the Federation itself! (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4596-1) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 288pg $6.99 STAR TREK THE ORIGINAL SERIES: LAST ROUND-UP HC by Christie Golden Having reached the end of his Starfleet career, Captain James Kirk prepares to retire, only to discover that his destiny as a galactic hero will follow him no matter where he goes. As Kirk, Scotty, and Chekhov join in the development of a new colony on a planet in a remote corner of Federation space, the devious Falorians seem to have something up their sleeves. When Kirk and his colleagues start getting suspicious, they mut take matters into their own hands as the edge-of-the-seat adventure unfolds. (Pocket Books) (0-7434-4909-6) (CAUT: 4) HC, 5x8, 320pg $24.00 STAR WARS STAR WARS: CLOAK OF DECEPTION MMPB by James Luceno On Coruscant, Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn and his apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi foil an assassination attempt on Supreme Chancellor Valorum. But the greatest threat of all remains unknown to everyone except three conspirators…and Darth Sidious! (Random House) (0-345-44297-0) (CAUT: 4) MMPB, 368pg $6.99 STARS OF THE MONTH STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO ALIEN SPECIES TPB by Ann Margaret Lewis More than 150 of the most exciting creatures appear in this seventh volume that includes characters from Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, as well as aliens from the New York Times bestselling New Jedi Order novels. Every entry is illustrated and accompanied by data pertinent to that creature and species. Features the first-ever official pronunciation guide for the names of Star Wars species. (Random House) (0-345-442200-2/STAR13187) TPB, 8x11, 240pg $18.95 STAR WARS: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DROIDS by Daniel Wallace This comprehensive guide surveys all the myriad models and classes from the lowliest drone ships to the most sophisticated humanoid automatons. Discover the evolution of the R-series; learn the curious history of the MSE-6 "mouse" droids; explore the workings of the malevolent Shadow Droids; and more. Whatever its form or function, if it's a droid, you'll find the definitive data on its development, history, and technology in this ultimate owner's manual. (Random House) (0-345-42067- 5/STAR08850) SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO PLANETS AND MOONS by Daniel Wallace From the sun-baked deserts of Tatooine to the snow-covered wastes of Hoth and the misty swamps of Dagobah, here's your expert guide to the one hundred most fascinating worlds of the extraordinary Star Wars universe. (Random House) (0-345- 42068-3/STAR08010) SC, 8x11, 225pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO VEHICLES & VESSELS by Bill Smith The only detailed, illustrated, comprehensive guide to the modes of transport in the Star Wars universe! From Luke's landspeeder to the Millennium Falcon, Imperial Walkers to the Jawas' desert-roving junk barge, Tie-Fighters and X-Wings, to the dreaded Death Stars, every means of conveyance that ever flew, rolled, soared, or shuttled through the world of Star Wars is accounted for here. In his entertaining, enlightening text, Bill Smith provides detailed background, history, and technical specs on the hardware that hurtled Star Wars' heroes and villains to their destinations — and into battle — while veteran Lucasfilm artist Doug Chiang and technical illustrator Troy Vigil capture each amazing machine down to the last detail. (Random House) (0-345-39299-X/STAR01599) SC, 8x11, 225pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO WEAPONS & TECHNOLOGY by Bill Smith This is the definitive guide to Star Wars weapons of every type — from the smallest palm shooter to the most massive laser cannon! Following on the heels of the extremely popular Star Wars: Essential Guide to Vehicles and Vessels and Star Wars: Essential Guide to Characters, this fully-illustrated book is destined to become a classic! (Random House) (0-345-41413- 6/STAR08836) SC, 8x11, 224pg, b&w $18.95 STAR WARS: THE ESSENTIAL CHRONOLOGY TPB by Kevin J. Anderson & Daniel Wallace Star Wars: The Essential Chronology spans galaxies, encompasses kingdoms and powerful dynasties, chronicles wars, and charts the rise and fall of individuals who changed the course of their times as the many strands of this extraordinary saga are drawn together in one comprehensive volume. Learn about the Great Hyperspace War that divided the ancient Jedi Knights. Experience the colorful adventures of the rogue heroes, Han Solo and Lando Calrissian. Follow the overthrow of the Empire, the birth of the New Republic, the founding of Skywalker's Jedi Academy, the marriage of Han Solo and Princess Leia Organa, and much more! (Random House) (345-43439-0/ STAR11001) TPB, 9x11, 224pg $18.95 ************** STAR WARS: JEDI TRAINING & TRIALS QUIZ BOOK TP A facsimile of the journal and sketchbook that Anakin Skywalker kept while he was studying to become a Jedi Knight, this journal's insightful entries give fans intimate glimpses of Anakin's training, his hopes and fears, and his feelings about his fellow Jedi. (Random House) (0-375-81602-X) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, 7x9, 96pg, b&w $6.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES: STORYBOOK TP It has been ten years since Anakin Skywalker left his remote desert home to begin training as a Jedi apprentice. At nineteen, he has exceptional Force powers, and is one of the best pilots at the Jedi Temple. Unfortunately, he's also reckless and headstrong. Under Obi-Wan Kenobi's objections, the Jedi Council assigns Anakin his first solo mission – to protect the beautiful Senator Padmé Amidala from those who are trying to assassinate her. Meanwhile, a war is brewing between the Republic and a group of Separatists, while under the shadows of impending war, a secret clone army, a cunning bounty hunter, and a shadowy being surfaces whose dark destiny even the wisest member of the Jedi Council cannot begin to foresee! (Random House) (0-375-81534-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, FC $7.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES: SCRAPBOOK TP by Ryder Windham Packed with over 100 thrilling photos, this scrapbook is your insider's guide to the mesmerizing wonders of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. Discover fascinating details about the fantastic characters, planets, weapons, aliens, ships, vehicles, and droids featured in the breathtaking, heroic adventure! (Random House) (0-375-81582-1) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, FC $7.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES: STARS OF STAR WARS TP by Scott Chernoff Meet the stars of Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, and Ewan McGregor, including the production crew, stunt coordinators, and special effects wizards responsible for bringing George Lucas' epic continuing legacy to life in this insightful book filled with personal interviews and behind-the-scenes photos. (Random House) (0-375-81603-8) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, FC $5.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES: BIG STICKER BOOK TP Show the world you're a serious droid by plastering these reusable stickers capturing popular images from the Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones feature film everywhere! (Random House) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, FC $6.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES: SHIP SCHEMATICS PUNCH-OUT BOOK Anakin's Hot Rod, Zam Wesell's Speeder, and the Geonosis Solar Sailer are among the 5 ships featured in this punch-out book showcasing schematics for these popular vehicles appearing in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. (Random House) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, FC $3.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES: PADME AMIDALA PAPER DOLL BOOK Featuring illustrations by Joyce Patti, this selection of cut-out paper dolls showcases various costumes attired by the beautiful Senator Padmé Amidala in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. (Random House) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, FC $3.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES: SHIP POSTCARD BOOK Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones boasts some of the most dynamic imagery to surface in the Star Wars saga, and this punch-out postcard book captures a selection of 16 of the most dramatic, pensive, awe-inspiring, and exciting images from the feature film. (Random House) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Only available in North America, not including Puerto Rico. TP, FC $3.99 SUPER-HEROES BATMAN BEYOND: GROUNDED TP by Sholly Fisch It's not easy being Batman. Terry McGinnis dons the Batsuit to fight crime by night, but he still has to be at school in the morning. When Terry gets in trouble for falling asleep in class, his mom grounds him. Now who will watch over the streets of Gotham City? (Random House) (0-375-80655-5) (CAUT: 4) TP $3.25 BATMAN BEYOND: HEAR NO EVILTP A new nemesis surfaces with a serious grudge and a sonic blast that will leave the future knight wishing he donned his ear plugs instead of his batsuit! (Random House) (0-375-80654-7) (CAUT: 4) TP $3.25 BATMAN MASTERPIECES: PORTRAITS OF THE DARK KNIGHT AND HIS WORLD TP by Ruth Morrison Someone has killed the Batman — and only the Joker can find out who! That's the unbelievable, but spine-tingling premise behind this thrilling collection of 110 illustrations which were first seen on SkyBox's Batman Master Series Trading Cards. Here again — just as memorable and even larger than before — are paintings by Carl Crichtlow, Duncan Fegredo, Scott Hampton, and Dermot Power, accompanied throughout by the powerful original story by Doug Moench and notes from the artists discussing how they approached each piece. A painted cover by Dave Dorman completes this package, making it one of the most valuable additions to any Batman-lover's library. (0-8230-0466-X) (Watson Guptill) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. TP, 8x11, 208pg, FC $19.95 CALENDARS SECTION ANIMATION BATTLE OF THE PLANETS 2003 WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select release! Relive the excitement of G-Force's exploits in the '80s anime classic, Battle of the Planets, with this 12-month calendar featuring exciting, full-color images of Mark, Jason, Princess, and the rest! (Diamond Select) (1- 931724-16-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 BETTY BOOP 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Betty goes Hollywood in this all-new, 16-month calendar for 2003, featuring Ms. Boop and friends in scenes from classic films! (Landmark) (DDD123-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 BETTY BOOP 16-MONTH 2003 MINI WALL CALENDAR Love Betty Boop, but don't have a lot of wall space? Then grab this mini wall calendar measuring 5 Ľ" x 5 ľ". (Landmark) (HT-MN87-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5, FC $3.99 BETTY BOOP 2003 BOX CALENDAR Betty Boop once again stars in her very own "Year-In-A-Box" calendar, featuring Betty Boop drawings and trivia on each page! (Landmark) (LMB152-0003) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5, b&w $10.99 BUTT-UGLY MARTIANS 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR They came to conquer… and decided to stay. The Butt-Ugly Martians are one of today's hottest new computer-generated kid's shows, and gaining popularity! (Landmark) (DDD346-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 DISNEY DAYS 2003 BOX CALENDAR Spend an entire year with your Walt Disney favorites with this all-new box calendar for 2003, featuring full-color Disney character art and factoids on every page! (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-2451-7) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America; not available in Puerto Rico) Calendar, 6x5, FC $12.99 DISNEY'S LILO & STITCH 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR When a living weapon escapes from its alien creator, "Experiment 626" travels to a small green world known as Earth to hide. There, it meets a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo, who adopts the creature and names it "Stitch." It's friendship, family, and alien bounty hunters in one of Disney's most offbeat animated features yet! (Landmark) (DDD336-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 DISNEY PRINCESS 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR From Snow White and Cinderella to Belle and Jasmine, Disney's animated heroines are featured in all-new, full-color illustration in this new 16-month calendar for 2003! (Landmark) (DDD289-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 DISNEY'S TREASURE PLANET 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Disney's futuristic adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island takes us on a fantastic journey, combining the classic elements of pirates, action and adventure with sci-fi elements of cyborgs, aliens, and space travel! (Landmark) (DDD335-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 FUTURAMA 2003 WALL CALENDAR Fry, Leela, Bender, and the whole Planet Express crew are back in this 12-month wall calendar featuring a look back at the year that was 2003! (Harper Collins) (0-06-009863-5) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THE LADIES OF ANIME 2003 WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select release! This calendar features full-color art featuring some of video's most popular anime vixens, including gals from Tenchi Muyo!, Armitage, Trigun, Amazing Nurse Nanako, and more! (Diamond Select) (1-931724-14-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 JUSTICE LEAGUE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Earth's greatest super-heroes are back in this all-new calendar for 2003, featuring artwork from the hit Cartoon Network animated series, Justice League! (Landmark) (LML623-1003) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $11.99 LOONEY TUNES 2003 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR All your Looney Tunes favorites are featured in this 16-month wall calendar, including Bugs Bunny, Taz, and more! Each month opens to reveal a full figure pose of a character, spanning both pages of a given month! (Landmark) (DDD177-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 PINK PANTHER 2003 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Suave, smooth, and now the subject of a popular fashion line, the Pink Panther is the coolest cat around! Now spend 2003 with the Clouseau co-star in this 16-month calendar for 2003! (DDD361-2803) (Landmark) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 POKÉMON 2003 16-MONTH WALL CALENDARS Pokémon is everywhere! Catch three different Pokémon critters each month with this full-color, 16-month wall calendar! Also available in a mini format, measuring 5 Ľ" x 5 ľ". (Landmark) (CAUT: 4) FULL SIZE (DDD320-2803)—Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 MINI (HTMN82-2803)—Calendar, 6x5, FC $3.99 POWERPUFF GIRLS 2003 16-MONTH WALL CALENDARS This 16-month calendar features the Powerpuff Girls doing what they do best: smashing villains! It's 13 different full-color images of Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles layin' the smack down to get you through 2003! Also available in a mini format, measuring 5 Ľ" x 5 ľ". (Landmark) (CAUT: 4) FULL SIZE (DDD283-2803) —Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 MINI (HTMN86-2803)—Calendar, 6x5, FC $3.99 POWERPUFF GIRLS 17-MONTH 2003 LOCKER CALENDAR & STUDENT PLANNER The 17-month calendar includes handy suction cup hangers to hang inside your school locker or on any smooth surface! The Powerpuff Girls 2002-03 Student Planner is a sweet 7" x 10" spiral-bound planner that'll make sure you aren't running late for those after-school events. (Cedco Publishing) (CAUT: 4) LOCKER (0-7683-5810-8)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.99 PLANNER (0-7683-5852-3)— Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.99 SAILOR MOON 2003 WALL CALENDAR Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts return to brighten your year with this colorful and cute 12-month wall calendar for 2003! (Entertainment Calendars) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SAMURAI JACK 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Gendy Tartakovsky, creator of the Powerpuff Girls struck animated gold last year with the debut of Cartoon Network's Samurai Jack, the story of a time-lost samurai battling an evil demon in a dark future! Spend 2003 fighting the good fight with Jack! (RML Productions) (9-781892-473592-51295) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 SCOOBY-DOO CLASSIC 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Zoinks! It's like, déjŕ vu all over again as this 16-month calendar presents classic animation art images inspired by the early '70s episodes of Scooby Doo, Where Are You? Includes 13 full-color images. Also available in a mini format, measuring 5 Ľ" x 5 ľ". (Landmark) (CAUT: 4) FULL SIZE(DDD178-2803)—Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 MINI (HTMN70-2803)—Calendar, 6x5, FC $3.99 SCOOBY-DOO CLASSIC 2003 BOX CALENDAR The coolsville colors and way-out style of Scooby Doo are carried over to this, like, groovy "Year-In-A-Box" calendar, featuring full-color artwork on every page! (Landmark Calendars) (LMB148-0003) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5, FC $11.99 THE SIMPSONS 2003 FUN CALENDAR Simpsons fans will have a song in their hearts and a spring in their steps throughout 2003, thanks to this all-new color calendar featuring memorable muscical moments from The Simpsons! (Harper Collins) (0-06-008642-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THE TRIVIAL SIMPSONS 2003 TRIVIAL BOX CALENDAR How well do you know The Simpsons? Test your know-how and expertise every day of the year with this mind-numbing, brain-teasing, thought-twisting, head-bustin' calendar/collection of Simpsons trivia, taken straight from episodes of the longest-running animated show in prime-time! Measures 5 3/8" x 4 3/8". (Harper Collins) (0-06-008643-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 5x4, FC $12.99 SOUTH PARK 2003 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR Sweet! It's sixteen months of South Park's politically incorrect hilarity. Hang this calendar on your wall, and you'll never look at your wall again the same way. (Landmark) (DDD187-2803) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 SOUTH PARK 2003 BOX CALENDAR Here's your daily fix of the cruelly twisted universe that is South Park. With demented strips featuring Cartman, Kenny, Kyle, Stan, and the other South Park denizens, it'll brighten each and every day of your life… for a year, at least! (Landmark) (LMB116-0003) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 6x5, FC $11.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Catch up with Spongebob Squarepants and all his pals with this all-new calendar for 2003, featuring new images based on the hit Nickelodeon animated series! (Landmark) (Landmark) (DDD309-2803) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 BEST OF ANIME 2003 WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select release! Trigun's Vash the Stampede is joined by a host of Japanese anime favorites in this calendar featuring artwork from some of today's most popular anime series, including Soultaker, Tenchi Muyo! and more! (Diamond Select) (1-931724-13-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 YU-GI-OH 2003 WALL CALENDAR From the hit anime series on Kids WB & Cartoon Network! Join Yugi and his friends as they battle the evil Pegasus and his roster of monster cards in this all-new calendar for 2003! (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7893-0772-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.95 THE BABE ZONE ANNA KOURNIKOVA 2003 WALL CALENDAR Sure she's never won a major tournament, but who cares?! She's one of professional Tennis' hottest young stars! It'll be "12- Love" for 2003 with this calendar featuring the sexy sports star! (491) (1-58772-770-6) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 BARBI TWINS 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Internationally famous pin-up models, the Barbi Twins, are featured in this 16-month calendar! (RML Productions) (9-781892- 473455-51395) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar, 11x14, FC $13.95 CARMEN ELECTRA 2003 16-MONTH WALL CALENDAR The super-hot Carmen Electra will grab your attention as the subject of this sizzling hot, full-color 12" x 12" calendar! (Entertainment Calendars) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 CARTAGENA 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Enjoy over a year's worth of beautiful airbrush art from famed pin-up artist Carlos Cartagena with this limited edition 16- month calendar! (RML Productions) (9-781892-473486-51395) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar, 14x11, FC $13.95 CLASSIC PINUPS 2003 WALL CALENDAR Born in the 40s of a unique mixture of advertising art and nude painting, the pinup graced calendars and playing cards, the pages of men's magazines, and the noses of various aircraft. Now, journey back to the war-time era with this 12-month calendar featuring classic images from pinup legends Gil Elvgren and Rolf Armstrong! (Cedco Publishing) (0-7683-5459-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 DIGITAL BEAUTIES 2003 CALENDARS Make your journey through the year 2003 a little easier to bear with this full-color calendar featuring 12 computer-generated images of women of all shapes and sizes; from realistic to the fantastic. Or enjoy a Digital Beauty every day of the year with the full-color box calendar (313 illustrations)! (Taschen USA) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES WALL (3-8228-1833-0)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.00 BOX (3-8228-1850-X)—Calendar, 5x5, FC $13.00 DIGITAL BEAUTIES 2003 ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR Keep track of your important dates and appointments with this beautiful, spiral-bound engagement calendar, featuring 58 color digital illustrations! (Taschen USA) (3-8228-1844-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x9, 128pg, FC $15.00 JANESKO 16-MONTH 2003WALL CALENDAR This limited edition, 16-month calendar features all-new works by airbrush artist Jennifer Janesko, whose work has been featured and/or profiled in the pages of Airbrush Action, Scream Queens, and Femme Fatales. (RML Productions) (9-781892- 473554-51395) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar, 11x14, FC $13.95 JOSIE MARAN 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Hit the beach with stunning swimsuit model Josie Maran with this full-color wall calendar for 2003! (Landmark) (DDD304- 2803) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 MAX BABES 2003 WALL CALENDAR Max Power, the UK's popular "Definitive Guide to Arsing About in Cars" presents their very own "Max Babes," beautiful models that love cars and the men who drive them! (Diamond UK) (DAZ482) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.99 MAX POWER 2003 WALL CALENDAR Max Power, the UK's popular "Definitive Guide to Arsing About in Cars" presents this crowd-pleasing calendar filled with the coolest custom cars, and the sweetest Max Babes yet! (Diamond UK) (DAZ482) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.99 MISS HAWAIIAN TROPIC INTERNATIONAL 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR The annual Miss Hawaiian Tropic International competition has once again provided sun-worshippers with a host of sun-baked beauties to keep things toasty all year long! (Landmark) (DDD356-2803) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 PAMELA ANDERSON 2003 WALL CALENDAR The bodacious beauty of Pamela Anderson (star of TV's VIP) is featured in all-new color photos in this 2003 edition calendar! (491) (1-58772-939-3) (CAUT: 4 MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 PIN-UP: THE ART OF ELVGREN 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Gil Elvgren is recognized as one of the greatest pin-up artists ever, and 2003 brings another 16-month collection of his playful beauties for the connoisseur to enjoy! (Avalanche Publishing) (1-58622-899-4) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 PIN-UPS: GIL ELVGREN 2003 ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR Organize your life in style with this beautiful, spiral-bound engagement calendar, featuring 58 color illustrations by the pin-up master, Gil Elvgren! (Taschen USA) (3-8228-1918-2) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES SC, 7x9, 128pg, FC $15.00 PLAYBOY COLLEGE GIRLS 17-MONTH 2003 MINI-WALL CALENDAR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Cedco) (0-7683-5813-2) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.99 PLAYBOY COLLEGE GIRLS 2002-03 ACADEMIC PLANNER SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Cedco) (0-7683-5853-1) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Planner, FC $10.99 PLAYBOY LINGERIE DAILY 2003 BOX CALENDAR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Cedco) (0-7683-5766-7) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL Calendar, 6x5, FC $12.99 TRACI ELIZABETH LORDS 16-MONTH 2003WALL CALENDAR Sci-fi actress and music artist, Traci Lords reintroduces her beauty to the public with this all-new calendar, sporting a different theme for each month. (RML Productions) (9-781892-473639-51395) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar, 11x14, FC $13.95 VICTORIA SILVSTEDT 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Supermodel, actress, recording artist, and former Miss Sweden. Is there anything that Playboy's 1996 Miss December and 1997 Playmate of the Year, Victoria Silvstedt, can't do? Oh, and she also has her own calendar featuring unbelievable stills! (Landmark Calendars) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x11, FC $12.99 COMICS A DISTANT SOIL 2003 WALL CALENDAR Now you can enjoy Collen Doran's cult-classic science-fiction/fantasy comics series, A Distant Soil, year-round with this 2003 calendar featuring new and classic color artwork! (491) (1-403800-29-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 ARIA 2003 WALL CALENDAR Filipino artist Jay Anacleto took the Comics world by storm with his beautiful and intricate artwork for the series, Aria. Now you can enjoy Anacleto's renderings of Lady Kildare, the 900-year-old expatriate princess of Faerie, with this beautiful 2003 calendar! (491) (1-403800-30-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 DAWN 2003 12-MONTH WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select Release! Linsner.com and Diamond Select have joined forces once again to fill your office or room with 12 months of Dawn, hand-picked by creator Joseph Michael Linsner! Also available in a special Limited Edition version, signed by Linsner! (Diamond Select) (1-931724-15-6) (CAUT: 4) REGULAR—Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 LIMITED—Calendar, 12x12, FC $24.99 HELLBOY 2003 WALL CALENDAR Created by Mike Mignola in 1994, and published by Dark Horse Comics, Hellboy has become a dark fantasy staple since his first appearance! Now you can enjoy 12 months of Mignola's superb, Kirbyesque artwork in this new calendar for 2003, measuring 10 ˝" x 13 ľ"! (Tide Mark) (1-55949-686-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 10x14, FC $12.95 KABUKI 2003 WALL CALENDAR David Mack's Kabuki is part spy thriller, part experimental art project. When he went full-color, Mack took the series in a new direction, adopting a new multi-media art style. This calendar features some of Mack's most unusual and engrossing covers and page layouts, perfect for Kabuki fans and art enthusiasts alike! (491) (1-403800-31-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 LADIES OF TOP COW 2003 WALL CALENDAR A Diamond Select Release! There are so many Top Cow beauties, it can be tough to choose your favorite. Consider that choice unnecessary, thanks to this calendar featuring stunning cover images and pin-ups of all your favorite heroines from the Top Cow Universe. Features, The Darkness, Fathom, Witchblade, Aphrodite IX, and more! (Diamond Select Toys) (1-931724-18- 0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $13.99 MASAMUNE SHIROW 2003 WALL CALENDAR Masamune Shirow is the undisputed master of manga, and is synonymous with the genre! This calendar brings together some of Shirow's best works from the last decade, including art from his latest art collection, Intron Depot 2: Blades! Includes commentary by the artist. (Tide Mark) (1-55949-705-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 10x14, FC $12.95 NBA 2003 WALL CALENDAR Some of the hottest players in the NBA get the comic book treatment in this 2003 calendar, featuring whimsical, "big-head" caricatures of Michael Jordan and other hoop stars! (491) (1-403800-34-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 RED STAR 2003 WALL CALENDAR The popular Image Comics series featuring a science-fiction and fantasy-laced revisionist history of the Russian Empire, mixing traditional comic art with manga-inspired, digitally-enhanced artwork, is now the subject of this stunning new calendar for 2003! (491) (1-403800-32-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THE SANDMAN: KING OF DREAMS 2003 WALL CALENDAR Drawing upon some of the best artwork from The Sandman's 75-issue run, as well as various special and limited series, this calendar features classic works by Dave McKean, Chris Bachalo, Jon J Muth, Yoshitaka Amano, Sam Kieth, and Mike Dringenberg. (Chroncile Books) (0-8118-3453-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 SAVAGE DRAGON 2003 WALL CALENDAR Eric Larsen's Savage Dragon reaches its 100th issue this June, and this calendar features covers and interior art from throughout the Dragon's long and exciting comics career! (491) (1-403800-33-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SPAWN 2003 WALL CALENDAR Star of TV, Movies, Video Games, and Toys, Todd McFarlane's Spawn stars in this 2003 calendar featuring a host of cover and interior artwork from the various Spawn titles from Image Comics! (491) (1-403800-26-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 USAGI YOJIMBO 2003 WALL CALENDAR Stan Sakai's samurai rabbit, Usagi Yojimbo, is the star of this calendar featuring some of the Eisner Award-winning illustrators most popular cover designs! (Tide Mark) (1-55949-669-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 10x14, FC $12.95 WASTED LANDS 2003 WALL CALENDAR Painter/illustrator Dave Dorman debuted his new science-fiction series, The Wasted Lands, with 2001's Rail: Broken Things graphic novel. Now, return once again to this future world in chaos with this calendar featuring 12 fully painted works by Dorman! (Tide Mark) (1-55949-703-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 10x14, FC $12.95 ZAP COMIX 2003 WALL CALENDAR It's 1968, San Francisco, California: there's a revolution going on. Zap Comix has arrived, ushering in the underground comix phenomenon. Fourteen issues, seven artists, and more than 32 years later, this calendar reproduces a bevy of classic covers from this controversial and trend-setting comix magazines. Features work by Spain, S. Clay Wilson, Robert Crumb, and Robert Williams. (Ronnie Sellers Prods.) (1-56906-393-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 10x14, FC $12.99 FANTASY & SCI-FI BORIS VALLEJO & JULIE BELL'S FANTASY 2003 WALL CALENDAR Teaming up for the third year in a row, Boris Vallejo, America's premier fantasy artist, and Julie Bell share their vision and palette for this all-new fantasy art calendar for 2003! Herein are 13 all-new images, linked together by "The Triumph of Valhalla," a narrative written by C.J. Henderson, author of the Teddy London series. (Workman Publishing) (0-7611-2515-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.95 CIRUELO'S DRAGONS 2003 WALL CALENDAR This calendar features 12 awesome paintings by Spanish artist Ciruelo Cabral, depicting the legendary beasts of yore, the dragon, in various incarnations! (Tide Mark) (1-55949-688-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 10x14, FC $12.95 DARKWORLDS 2003 WALL CALENDAR Picking up where the popular Morpheus calendar left off, the Darkworlds calendar opens up the world of dark fantasy fine art and includes such talented practitioners as Zdzislaw Beksinski, Judson Huss, Marc Fishman, H.R. Giger, Cliver Barker, and more, along with never-before-seen paintings from Wayne Barlowe's Inferno! (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 DINOSAURS 2003 WALL CALENDAR Legendary thunder lizards roam the Earth once again in this full-color calendar featuring beautiful paintings of the Dinosaurs! (491) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 EDWARD GOREY: THE GASHLYCRUMB TINIES 2003 ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR Gorey's wan, haunted kidlets meet their ends in wildly diverse ways in the service of his cautionary cuplets, Twenty-six images appear, with plenty of grid room for notes, appointments, phone numbers, and more. Spiral-bound. (Pomegranate) (0- 7649-1867-2) (CAUT: 4) Engagement Calendar, 6x8, b&w $14.95 EDWARD GOREY: A GOREY YEAR 2003 BOX CALENDAR Spend "A Gorey Year" with the creepy and amusing illustrations of Edward Gorey, presenting 313 classic images! (Pomegranate) (0-7649-1862-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5, b&w $11.95 EDWARD GOREY: THE DERANGED COUSINS 2003 MINI WALL CALENDAR Three orphaned cousins go horribly wrong in the absence of adult supervision in this mini wall calendar, illustrated by Edward Gorey. Features 14 black-and-white line drawings of macabre mayhem. (Pomegranate) (0-7649-1945-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 7x7, FC $6.95 EDWARD GOREY: THE EPILEPTIC BICYCLE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Two well-born children in the grip of an awful ennui are bashing one another with polo mallets when an enigmatic, self- propelled bicycle appears. Of course, they grab opportunity by the handlebars! Features 30 of Gorey's intricately etched drawings. (Pomemgranate) (0-7649-1880-X) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, b&w $13.95 GUIDE TO MIDDLE-EARTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Here's your ideal passage to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, featuring expcerpts from Robert Foster's informative guide. (Andres & McMeel) (0-7407-2394-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.99 H.R. GIGER 2003 WALL CALENDAR The latest H.R. Giger calendar includes a wide range of the Swiss surrealist's hauntingly mesmerizing airbrush works, mixed in with his more recent sculptural projects and some never-before-seen works. (Morpheus International) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 14x12 $14.95 HARRY POTTER BOOK II 2003 CALENDARS This calendar features twelve excitingly illustrated scenes, all inspired by the book Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! Also available as a Mini Wall Calendar featuring all-new illustrations inspired by the book! (Andrews & McMeel) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America; not available in Puerto Rico. Calendar, 12x12, FC (0-7407-2595-5) $12.99 Mini-Calendar, 7x7, FC (0-7407-2590-4) $6.99 HARRY POTTER BOOK II 2003 BOX CALENDAR This handsomely bound "book" is actually a full-color daily calendar, featuring colorful scenes, Harry Potter facts, and spellbinding excerpts from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets! (Andrews & McMeel) (0-7407-2411-8) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America; not available in Puerto Rico. Calendar, 5x5, FC $12.99 HARRY POTTER 2002-03 STUDENT PLANNERS Whether you're learning how to pilot a broom at Hogwart's, or basic Algebra at PS103, today's students need to keep their busy schedules organized. Now, Harry Potter fans can keep their schedules clear with these student planners, each featuring painted images from the many adventures of the young magic-user! Choose from Harry Potter or Hogwart's cover designs. Spiral bound. (Cedco Publishing) (CAUT: 4) HARRY POTTER (0-7683-5848-5)—Planner, 7x9, FC $10.99 HOGWART'S (0-7683-5846-9)—Planner, 7x9, FC $10.99 TOLKIEN'S MIDDLE-EARTH 2003 CALENDARS Spend another year in J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy realm, Middle-earth, in these beautifully illustrated calendars, featuring the paintings of Ted Nasmith. Available in wall and box formats. (Harper Collins) (0-06-621154-9) (CAUT: 4) WALL—Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 BOX—Calendar, 6x5, FC $17.00 M.C. ESCHER: IMPOSSIBLE REALITIES 2003 WALL CALENDAR Escher's best-loved and most blatantly impossible images appear in this calendar, guaranteeing 12 months of pleasurable vertigo! (Pomegranate) (0-7649-1909-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x13, b&w $13.95 MAXFIELD PARRISH: MASTERWORKS 2003 WALL CALENDAR Maxfield Parrish was one of America's greatest 20th century illustrators, filling his works with a splendor and luminescence unrivaled today. This calendar collection of 13 art-quality prints illustrates why Parrish was one of the most popular artists of the century and why his work continues to attract fans around the world. (491) (1-55949-642-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 11x14, FC $12.95 MICHAEL WHELAN DRAGONS & MYSTICS 2002 WALL CALENDAR Michael Whelan has been a Hugo Award Best Professional Artist-winner 14 times and a recipient of the Howard Fantasy Awards three times. He stands at the top of his field, illustrating the finest covers on the genres of science fiction, fantasy, and horror. And this calendar features 12 more classic images from this master artist! (Ronnie Sellers Productions) (1-56906-412- 1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 HEAVY METAL ART OF HEAVY METAL 2003 CALENDAR Always a popular selection for fantasy and sci-fi fans, Heavy Metal serves up another stunning collection of incredible images by world-renowned artists! (Heavy Metal Magazine) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 HEAVY METAL ART BY AZPIRI 2003 CALENDAR Features classic cover art from regular Heavy Metal artist, Azpiri! (Heavy Metal magazine) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 HEAVY METAL ART BY LUIS ROYO 2003 WALL CALENDAR Some of the best Heavy Metal art produced by Luis Royo is featured in this calendar! (Heavy Metal Magazine) (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 HUMOR DILBERT 2003 BOX CALENDAR Office humor at its finest. There's no chance of not getting a Dilbert fix each day with this calendar! Keep the knuckle-head boss antics close to home. Available in three different collector boxes, this calendar features 365 daily and Sunday strips. NOTE: Designs are shipped randomly. Retailers cannot guarantee a specific design. (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2450-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5x2, FC $10.99 DILBERT 2003 WALL CALENDAR Each monthly spread contains an original scene inspired by a classic Dilbert strip, plus two supporting cartoons. (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2479-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.99 FAR SIDE JUST PLAIN STUPID 2003 WALL CALENDARS Gary Larson was apparently taking a bath one day, and suddenly yelled out "Eureka! Stupid is the answer!" Here in his one- panel cartoons, you can marvel at the stupidity of others for the rest of the year! (Andrews and McMeel) (CAUT: 4) REG. (0-7407-2383-9) —Calendar, 11x13, FC $12.99 DESK. (0-7407-2384-7) —Calendar, 11x13, FC $12.99 MINI. (0-7407-2476-2) —Calendar, 7x8, FC $6.99 GARFIELD 2003 WALL CALENDAR Garfield turns 25 this year! Celebrate his birthday with this full-color, painted art calendar that showcases the feline's trademark inimitable attitude and humor! Features a hidden number "25"! (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2480-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 13x11, FC $12.99 GARFIELD 2003 BOX CALENDAR The star of the most widely syndicated comic strip is here in 25th anniversary glory! His popular puss appears in 2,600 newspapers worldwide, and now he's on a calendar showing off his famous flabby tummy and oversized ego! Each pages features a comic strip! (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2453-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x2x5, FC $10.99 GLEN BAXTER 2003 WALL CALENDAR Clean-cut characters and a prosaic backdrop—yet comically absurd, and gleefully irreverent! It's the true world of Glen Baxter. Watch him take innocuous household objects and find disturbing uses for them! (Pomegranate Calendars & Books) (0-7649- 1917-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x13, FC $13.95 THE MAD 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Now 365 days are illustrated with MAD antics that encapsulate the magazine's 50th anniversary. Alfred E. Neuman finally gets his due as this 16-month calendar showcaes 13 full-color images of the funniest MAD magazine covers! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-4744-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $12.99 PEANUTS: LET'S PLAY 2003 BOX CALENDAR This day-to-day calendar is all about the Game, and features a classic Peanuts strip every day. It's sports according to Peanuts. Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Linus, Sally, Lucy, Peppermint Patty, and the rest of the gang are ready to play ball! (Cedco Publishing) (0-7407-2401-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x2x5, b&w $10.99 PEANUTS" THE GANG'S ALL HERE 2003 MINI WALL CALENDAR All the most beloved Peanuts characters are featured per month of the year on this 7" x 7" calendar. Included on every spread is a classic strip pointing out the quirky personality and peculiar but endearing habits of Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and others! (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2477-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5x2, FC $6.99 PLAYBOY FUNNIES 2003 BOX CALENDAR SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. (Cedco Publishing) (0-7683-5768-3) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL From Previews Vol. XIII #4 page ?? Calendar, FC $12.99 MOVIES & TV ANGEL 2003 WALL CALENDAR Handsome and brooding Angel may be a vampire, but he's a vampire with a soul, battling against the forces of darkness to atone for past misdeeds and redeem his own soul while saving the souls of the City of Angels! Join Angel and the rest of the cast in this calendar for 2003, featuring all-new photos of the sexy cast members! (Cedco Publishing) (0-7683-5406-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 AVENGERS 2003 WALL CALENDAR The classic British TV show is forever immortalized as pop culture that will never fade so long as the word "nostalgia" is with us. Hold on to your umbrella, and zip up that leather jumpsuit, fellas. The Avengers are here for the year 2003! (Diamond UK) (5032863004531) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $14.99 BABYLON 5 2003 WALL CALENDAR The hit sci-fi TV show from creator J. Michael Straczynski comes to your corner of the universe via this full-color calendar featuring awesome art from the long-running series! (Diamond UK) (5032863004883) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $14.99 BANANA SPLITS 2003 WALL CALENDAR The Banana Splits combined live-action costumed hijinks, classic animation, and rock music with pre-teen psychedelic imagery at a break-neck pace. The Banana Splits were an ersatz rock band made up of a dog (Fleegle), a lion (Drooper), a gorilla (Bingo), and a small elephant (Snorky). Now re-live those groovy days with this 2003 calendar! (Diamond UK) (5032863004951) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 BATTLEBOTS 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Crunching metal, whirring buzz saws, and spinning wheels … these are the sights and sounds of Comedy Central's popular BattleBots series. Here are 13 full-color images of the fan-favorite machines of that show on a 16-month calendar, featuring specs of selected BattleBots and additional pics of the respective builders! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-4686-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BRADY BUNCH 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR A 16-month 2003 calendar featuring the stars of the all-time classic Brady Bunch TV show, with 13 full-color pics highlighting some of the most memorable moments from the show! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-4463-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BRUCE LEE 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring images and insightful quotes from his philosophic edict, Tao of Jeet Kune Do, this 2003 calendar celebrates the lifework of this highly-disciplined martial arts superstar. (Avalanche Publishing) (1-58622-825-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 2003 WALL CALENDAR Dispatching legions of the undead might put a cramp in Buffy's aspirations to be a normal college student, but as the Chosen One, she has few options — particularly when the bloodsucking ghouls are after the citizens of Sunnydale! This calendars features action shots from the hit TV show as well as studio shots of the characters. (Cedco Publishing) (0-7683-5427-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER 2002-2003 LOCKER CALENDAR AND STUDENT PLANNER Make school less dreadful by Buffy-izing it! Dress up your locker with the 2002-2003 17-month Buffy locker calendar. And the Buffy student planner will help you keep track of all the important assignments (or dates!) Both feature action shots from the hit TV show as well as studio shots of the characters. (Cedco Publishing) (CAUT: 4) LOCKER (0-7683-5801-9)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.99 PLANNER (0-7683-5843-4)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.99 CAPTAIN SCARLET 2003 WALL CALENDAR Relive the action and excitement of Gerry Anderson's (Thunderbirds) earlier puppet program, Captain Scarlet & The Mysterons with this awesome wall calendar featuring full-color photos from the series! (Diamond UK) (5032863004647) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $11.99 CHARMED 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring pictures of cast members Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs, and Rose McGowan, this 16-month 2003 wall calendar will hold your attention on these lovely ladies that go beyond petty sisterly grudges to keep their otherworldly witchcraft a secret! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-4759-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 CROW BRANDON LEE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Brandon Lee's portrayal as the immortal Eric Draven made him a silver screen legend despite his untimely demise during the picture's filming. Here is Lee in his famous film role as the undead avenger, based on J. O'Barr's comic story, The Crow! (Diamond UK) (5032863004654) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $11.99 DARK ANGEL 2003 WALL CALENDAR She may be a government experiment, but she's also one of the hottest babes to hit the small screen! She's Dark Angel, and this wall calendar features the sleek, stealthy beauty in all her glory for the year 2003! (Cedco Publishing) (0-7683-5471-4) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 DOCTOR WHO: DALEKMANIA 2003 WALL CALENDAR Those emotionless androids with a penchant for slaughtering humans are the subject of this new Doctor Who wall calendar that you'll want to hang up in your own private Tardis! (Diamond UK) (5032863004555) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 HARRY POTTER MOVIE II 2003 CALENDARS Returning cast members Harry, Ron, and Hermione join new characters in these calendars containing scenes from the follow- up Chamber of Secrets film. Get ready for full-color pictures of next blockbuster Harry Potter movie! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-4129-1) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. BOX CALENDAR (0-7407-2409-6)—6x1x5, FC $12.99 DESK CALENDAR (0-7407-2533-5)—7x9, FC $11.99 MINI WALL CALENDAR (0-7407-2589-0)—7x7, FC $6.99 WALL CALENDAR (0-7407-2594-7)—12x12, FC $12.99 LAUREL & HARDY 2003 WALL CALENDAR The classic comedy duo from the age of black-and-white films are back to make you giggle, guffaw, and chuckle on this 12" x 12" wall calendar! (5032863004579) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, b&w $14.99 LORD OF THE RINGS 16-MONTH 2003 CALENDARS These collectible 16-month wall calendars features full-color images of all the key players in The Two Towers — the first installment of the Tolkien cinema trilogy! (CAUT: 4) MINI WALL CALENDAR (0-7688-4628-5)— 7x7, FC $3.99 WALL CALENDAR (0-7688-4475-4)—12x12, FC $12.99 LORD OF THE RINGS TWO TOWERS 2003 BOX CALENDAR Scenes from The Two Towers are featured in full-color stills inside this calendar, which also sports Rings quotes and trivia! (0- 7683-5762-4) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Calendar, 6x1x5, FC $12.99 LORD OF THE RINGS TWO TOWERS 2003 ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR Don't leave home without it! This calendar features an inside cover pocket, tabbed monthly sections, tabbed phone/addresses section, an elastic band closure, a month grid and weekly planner pages. Plus 18 full-color images from The Two Towers film. (0-7683-5676-8) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Calendar, FC $15.99 LORD OF THE RINGS TWO TOWERS 2002-2003 LOCKER CALENDAR AND STUDENT PLANNER Make school less dreadful by taking on the power of the ring! Dress up your locker with the 2002-2003 17-month Two Towers locker calendar. And the LOTR student planner will help you keep track of all the important assignments (or dates!) Both feature action shots from the movie as well as studio shots of the characters. (Cedco Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. LOCKER (0-7683-5806-X)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.99 PLANNER (0-7683-5850-7)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.99 MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE 2003 WALL CALENDAR This calendar, based on the hit series, offers twelve classic examples of Lois's parenting techniques. Each month's theme is accompanied by hilarious dialogue and photos from the show. (Andrews and McMeel) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12 $12.99 MEN IN BLACK II 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR With 13 full-color images taken from scenes of the new movie, this calendar features returning Men In Black Agent Jay (Will Smith) and Agent Kay (Tommy Lee Jones). Watch them fight off the scum of the universe! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688- 4663-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 MONTY PYTHON & THE HOLY GRAIL 2003 WALL CALENDAR Tell the time of the year by counting off how many days you can last before popping in a DVD or VHS tape to get your Holy Grail fix! This calendar features full-color art based on the cult-hit Monty Python movie. And it's got nasty big pointy teeth! (5032863005002) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 MUPPET SHOW PARODIES 2003 WALL CALENDAR Capturing some of the most memorable Muppet Show parody skits in full-color images! (Diamond UK) (5032863004845) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $10.99 THE PRISONER 2003 WALL CALENDAR You are not a number! You are a free man! But while you are free, the Prisoner is not on this full-color 12" x 12" wall calendar! (5032863004548) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW 2003 WALL CALENDAR Let's do the Time Warp again! But this time, let's display this monstrous wall calendar that features classic scenes from the cult-favorite musical, The Rocky Horror Picture Show! (5032863005064) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 THE SAINT TV SERIES 2003 WALL CALENDAR Before Roger Moore took on the role of Bond, James Bond, he was the U.K.s Simon Templar, a.k.a. The Saint! Revisit this TV classic with this new calendar for 2003! (Diamond UK) (5032863004562) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $14.99 SCOOBY-DOO THE MOVIE 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Live action and CGI animation came together to bring one of the most popular cartoons to the big screen! This calendar features 13 full-color images from the Scooby Doo motion picture! (038576456433) (Landmark Calendars) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SMALLVILLE 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring 13 full-color images from the show that revisits Smallville, Kansas when a certain Man of Steel was a teen powerhouse! (038576492233) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 THE SOPRANOS 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring 13 full-color images from the HBO show that takes you into the life of Tony Soprano: a New Jersey crime boss whose family—both nuclear and extended—are anything but normal! (0-7688-4737-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Leaping from the pages of comic books, the Wallcrawler is now the star of his own movie! This wall calendar features stunning images from the Spider-Man movie! (0-7631-5753-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 STAR TREK 2003 WALL CALENDARS Gene Roddenberry's legacy will always live on with these sharp full-color calendars. Whether they're fighting Romulans, Klingons, or any other fate worse than Wormhole gravity, you can bet the Enterprise crew will be up to the challenge. (CAUT: 4) THE ORIGINAL SERIES (0-7407-2601-3)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 ENTERPRISE (0-7407-2600-5)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SHIPS OF THE LINE (0-7407-2602-1)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 STAR TREK: STARDATE 2003 BOX CALENDAR This calendar contains exciting episodic drama from all five Star Trek series. Descriptive narratives allow the reader to relive a part of each episode every day. Complete with actors' birthdays! (0-7407-2586-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5x2, FC $12.99 STAR TREK THE CAPTAIN'S 2003 WALL CALENDAR All the captains from every Star Trek series are featured on one calendar! Kirk, Picard, Sisko, Janeway, and Archer are all here! (0-7407-2599-8) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 STAR WARS ATTACK OF THE CLONES 18-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring intense scenes from the Attack of the Clones movie! This calendar helps you ring in the New Year with images of Obi Wan and Anakin as they seek to weed out the corruption which threatens the existence of the Jedi! (0-7683-5616-4) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II 2003 BOX CALENDAR Each calendar page features a different full-color image from the second installment of the Star Wars saga! (0-7683-5771-3) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Calendar, 6x5x2, FC $12.99 STAR WARS 2003 WALL CALENDARS The circle is almost complete. It's time to evaluate the heroes, rebels, scum, and villainy in the Star Wars universe. Size up the players and scenarios in these full-color calendars that feature images from all of the Star Wars films, plus accompanying text that gives background information on the characters! (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. HEROES & REBELS (0-7683-5611-3)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SCUM & VILLAINY (0-7683-5612-1)—Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 STAR WARS: CLASSIC POSTER ART 2003 ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR Keep track of where you're going, who you're meeting, and what time you've got to be hustling out the door! Use this engagement calendar that features classic Star Wars poster art! (0-7683-5684-9) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the United States. Calendar, FC $15.99 STAR WARS: DROIDS 17-MONTH 2003 LOCKER CALENDAR & STUDENT PLANNER The mechanical marvels of the Star Wars universe can be at your service! Dress up your locker with the 2002-2003 17-month Droids locker calendar. And the Droids student planner will help you keep track of all the important assignments (or dates!) Both feature action shots from the movie as well as studio shots of the characters. (Cedco Publishing) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. LOCKER (0-7683-5812-4)—Calendar, 7x10, FC $9.99 PLANNER (0-7683-5856-6)—Calendar, 7x9, FC $10.99 STARGATE SG-1 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring images from the fan-favorite sci-fi TV series! (5032863004708) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 THREE STOOGES 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR The classic kings of slapstick comedy are here to keep you warm with belly laughs. This calendar features a variety of still photos with accompanying text, honoring the beloved Three Stooges. (0-7688-4488-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, PC $12.99 THREE STOOGES 2003 BOX CALENDAR This daily calendar is for the true Stooges fan, containing a wealth of trivia about the more than 100 shorts made by the Stooges in their careers. Each week features a mystery film, and each weekday provides a clue: quotes, images, a synopsis every Friday, and the film's title on Saturday. (0-7683-5778-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5x2, b&w $10.99 THUNDERBIRDS 2003 WALL CALENDAR The classic Gerry Anderson TV series is captured and preserved throughout the year 2003 with this full-color wall calendar! (5032863004593) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 WIZARD OF OZ 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring full-color images from the timeless musical classic! All the major players are here! (0-7688-4493-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 POP CULTURE & MUSIC BEATLES SUPER DELUXE 2003 WALL CALENDAR The Fab Four show their stuff on this deluxe wall calendar that captures them at their best! (0-7631-5740-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $14.99 BODY SLAMS 2003 BOX CALENDAR This calendar features the best slams, insults, and jeers from pro wrestling's most flamboyant, brutal, witty, and powerful stars of the past and present, with entries from old-school wrestlers like Gorilla Monsoon and Freddie Blassie, to today's stars like Steve Austin! (0-7407-2518-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5x2, b&w $10.99 BRITNEY SPEARS 2003 CALENDARS Since the release of her first album, she's gone on to become a pop superstar. Here are some of the most notable images of the sexy and talented perky blonde singer on both regular and mini wall calendars! (Landmark Calendars) (CAUT: 4) MINI WALL CALENDAR (0-7407-2418-5)—7x7, FC $6.99 WALL CALENDAR (0-7407-2417-7)—12x12, FC $12.99 COCA-COLA 16-MONTH 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring 13 full-color images of one of America's favorite soft drinks! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-4687-0) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, FC $12.99 DOORS 2003 WALL CALENDAR Nearly 35 years after their final album was released, the Doors continue to be an influential band worldwide. Here are full- color images of Jim Morrison and company as they looked back in the day! (0-7407-2420-7) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12 $12.99 ELVIS 2003 WALL CALENDAR The undisputed king of rock and roll is shown in several high quality photos throughout this 2003 calendar! (Landmark Calendars) (0-7688-4523-8) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, b&w $11.99 EMILY THE STRANGE 2003 CALENDAR Get lost this year with smart, subversive, sullen Emily and her four black cats, and you'll find yourself having a strange 2003. (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-3593-6) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, b&w $12.95 KISS 2003 WALL CALENDAR They rank third behind the Rolling Stones and the Beatles for consecutive gold records. Their career spans three decades. And they've broken every concert box office record worldwide. They're KISS. And here they are in full-color for 2003. 'Nuff said! (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2422-3) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, b&w $12.99 MADONNA 2003 WALL CALENDAR Here's full-color pictures of the female pop artist who is the only artist to have three videos in MTV's Best Videos of All Times. One word: Madonna. (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2428-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 MARILYN 2003 WALL CALENDAR Showcasing the late movie queen in the famous photographs by Milton H. Greene. This calendar features the timeless photos which have gone on to become some of the most famous pictures ever snapped of Marilyn Monroe! (Cedco Publishing) (0- 7683-5545-1) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12 $12.99 METALLICA 2003 WALL CALENDAR The thunderous pioneers of thrash metal continue to pound out the power chords on this sharp-looking full-color calendar! (Entertainment Calendars) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 OZZY OSBOURNE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Crowned the "Heavy Metal Madman," there will never be another artist like Ozzy Osbourne. Selling over 70 million albums, he will forever be the embodiment of dangerous heavy metal. Long live the wizard of Oz in these pictures that span the year of 2003. (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2433-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 SURVIVOR 2003 WALL CALENDAR Survivor. A cultural phenomenon! Each page of this calendar features a full-color photo with recaps, facts, and quotes from seasons three and four! (Andrews and McMeel) (0-7407-2464-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12 $12.99 TOYS WE REMEMBER 2003 WALL CALENDAR Jumping back to the past, this calendar relives fond memories of such classic playthings by picturing the Slinky, Cooties, Raggedy Ann, Crayola Crayons (with the sharpener!), Silly Putty, Candy Land, Spirograph, Barbie, and others. (Cedco Publishing) (0-7683-5636-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.99 ZOBMONDI 2003 BOX CALENDAR by Randy Horn From the creator of the Hasbro party game and author of the book Zobmondo!! comes a whole year of all-new questions guaranteed to provoke lively thinking, especially shared and lightly debated among co-workers. (Workman Publishing) (0- 7611-2594-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 6x5x2, b&w $10.95 SUPER-HEROES BATMAN & ROBIN 70S COMIC ART 2003 WALL CALENDAR Featuring classic artwork of the Dynamic Duo from the Silver Age of comics! (Diamond UK) (5032863004975) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 SUPERMAN 70S COMIC ART 2003 WALL CALENDAR The Man of Steel as he appeared in the 70s. Classic images of flight, speed, and breaking chains across his rock hard chest will bring out the nostalgia in all hardcore Big Blue fans! (Diamond UK) (5032863004968) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 SUPERMAN CLASSIC 2003 WALL CALENDAR Filled with vintage comic book art, this super-strength calendar will give you new appreciation for the Man of Steel as he appeared in the Golden Age. Contains 24 color illustrations! (Chronicle Books) (0-8118-3454-9) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $12.95 WITCHBLADE 2003 WALL CALENDAR Showcasing artwork of the comic book that inspired the hit TV series. See incredibly detailed images of police officer Sara Pezzini as she spends her life fighting the many faces of evil that infest her world. (Diamond Select Toys) (1-931724-17-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar $13.99 WONDER WOMAN CLASSIC 2003 WALL CALENDAR With her invisible plane, magic lasso, and bullet-deflecting bracelets, Wonder Woman will help you conquer scheduling conflicts and keep track of important events of the day! (Chronicle Books) (1-8118-3046-2) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $12.95 WONDER WOMAN 70S COMIC ART 2003 WALL CALENDAR With a new decade came a new vision of DC's first lady of comics. She got to let her hair down a lot more than we thought she would. And fanboys worshipped her even moreso! Check out the Amazon as she looked back in the day on this 2003 wall calendar! (Diamond UK) (5032863004944) (CAUT: 4) Calendar, 12x12, FC $11.99 INTERNATIONAL SECTION EUROPEAN IMPORTS CARL BARKS' COVERS PORTFOLIO This book contains 24 full-color plates used in the 1950s and '60s as covers for the German edition of Mickey Mouse, reprinted without German text. The plates measure approximately 12" x 16". Limited to 1,901 copies. (133) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #9 (Sep012470) SC, 12x16, FC $110.00 EUROPEAN IMPORTS –– BOOKS COLLECTOR'S GUIDE 2001 by Harald Niedermeyer Imported from Germany! A full-color price guide for Star Wars and Micronauts action figures from 1978 to the present. With Star Wars: Episode II a new chapter in the Star Wars saga will be opened. This Collector's Guide will also open a new chapter of collecting Star Wars toys. The Collectors Guide 2001 will show you all of the toys from 1978 to today, beginning with the first Luke Skywalker figure, and ending with the brand new T.I.E. Bomber vehicle! Each item is pictured loose and in package, with their current values. Plus: a detailed examination of the history of collecting Star Wars toys—from rocket-firing Boba Fett, the "Early Bird" kit, and the Blue (long-legged) Snaggletooth, and a full-color section featuring Star Wars prototypes from 1986! Plus: the story of the famous Micronauts from Mego! English text. (5251/3-00-008532-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 370pg, FC $10.00 FANTASTORIA HC by Luca Tarlazzi From a master of comics comes the most incredible book of illustration of computer graphic and 3-D. Between history and imaginary, Luca Tarlazzi merges his ability with the icons of fantasy illustration giving life to Fantastoria. Minimal Italian Text. (133/8883550112) (CAUT: 4) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #5 (May012638) HC, 10x13, 70pg, FC $42.99 HORUS SANITATIS by Frédéric Coché Imported from Belgium! Hortus Sanitatis is a mythological mise en scene that is built around different era in Brussels. This silent tale is a very sensual presentation of Breughel's characters in a contemporary use of the narration. A poetic work where Coché's talent comes through. (4953/2-930204-33-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 38pg, b&w $16.95 LA SORIEE DU HOCKEY by Martin Brault This is the second book for Brault, a silent story that uses his stamp technique –– illustrated using stamps instead of dialogue. This hockey night is described by a commentator, who will learn the jobs risks the hard way. (4953/2-922585-07-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 24pg, b&w $3.95 SELF SERVICE by Fréon Imported from Belgium! A rare meeting between poetry and comics is showcased here in this amazing project. Twenty-seven classic comic book artists are revisited by 27 artists, all under the direction of Jan Baetens. Imagine Martin tom Diek redoing Krazy Kat. This sumptuous book is presented in three languages: French, English, and Portuguese. (4953/2-93021-36-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 10x13, 64pg, FC $18.95 TOMB RAIDER WITCHBLADE ULTIMATE COLLECTION Imported from Germany! This collection includes the fabulously beautiful and rare portfolio imported from Germany that contains every page from the two crossover comics Tomb Raider/Witchblade and Witchblade/Tomb Raider (from Top Cow) printed on thick high grade poster board, and measuring 17 ˝" x 26". Packaged in a deluxe, oversized blue linen box, this item is limited to only 999 copies worldwide. The numbered certificate is signed by author and artist Michael Turner. The collection contains all of the regular and alternate covers, as well as every interior page from both books. The top is imprinted with the Witchblade and Tomb Raider insignias. In this collection you also get all four of the original four lenticular 3D Tomb Raider/Witchblade German comics that are special prestige format comics with the amazing 3D lenticular covers. You get one copy of the #1 issue of the German edition of Tomb Raider/Witchblade by Top Cow in a stunning oversized magazine format. The fabulous uncut sheet features all four of the lenticular images that were done for the variant covers of the Tomb Raider/Witchblade comics in Germany. German text. (888) (CAUT: 4) Collection $250.00 CHINESE IMPORTS –– COMICS DOUBLE DRAGON IN TONG #2 by Huang Yi, Huang Yu Long, & Chou Fu Long Kou Chong and Wui Zu Ling got in to a big trouble by stealing a masterpiece, which the Emperor of China is searching for all over the country. As they were hiding for their life from Emperor's soldiers they got a chance to know this beautiful mistress with skillful Kong Fu to start their journey with. Chinese text. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 85pg $9.99 DOUBLE HERO II #2 by Yong Yam & Tsai Jing Dong In the journey of searching for Fish's fiancé and Ye Nwon Tan's pass they battled with some new and tough enemies. But who would of thought that the most powerful warriors from one side of the world would be so easily compete with the warriors from the other side of the world. Are they going to improve in the journey or are they at the top of their skills? Chinese text. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 131pg $15.99 THE ULTIMATE #2 by Ho Chi Wen Because of the Master Piece, two of the boys, Fung Wu Shung and Long Fei Wu, were forced to be involved in this ruthless battle. Their godfather Wui Long Fei tried to rescue them with unbelievable, powerful, and never-seen Kong Fu. Unfortunately, a flood makes it hard for Long Fei to rescue them, and what will happen to the kids? Chinese text. (4632) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 126pg $15.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS –– BOOKS ABARENBO PRINCESS SC The official visual guidebook of the Game Soft's PlayStation game! The rowdy, tomboy princess Rouge has strong sense of justice and mind. While facing obstacles, she tries to protect her country with the help of a knight and others. (8193/4-04- 707073-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 95pg, PC $44.99 COMIC PARTY OFFICIAL FAN BOOK The fan book of the game series Comic Party, it introduces you to the characters, illustrations for posters, a big sticker, and more! Includes a short story at the end. Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-1826-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 122pg, FC $23.99 FINAL FANTASY X ULTIMANIA OMEGA SC Over 600 pages! This is a guidebook to Final Fantasy X, and is especially helpful in that it provides you with the story and crucial data on all characters, monsters, and weapons. Japanese text. (7819/4-88787-021-3) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 605pg, FC $37.99 FRAGRANCE TALE SC Since time immemorial, angels and demons have fought the good fight. Across three realities comprised of heaven, earth, and hell, angels and demons battle their age-old war. Human agents are occasionally drawn into the war by either side. As a boy named Liam is visited by an angel who seeks his help in finding fragrances and perfumes that have the power to banish evil. He embarks on an adventure of discovering sweet scents and decanting them into perfumes for use against the demons. The unholy forces get wind of his plans and work their own stratagem to stop his progress and fragrance findings. An adventure game of odd proportions, Fragrance Tale nevertheless plays similarly to other RPG with a unique "weapon" system. (8193/4- 7580-1007-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 95pg, FC $39.99 FRUITS BASKET CHARACTER BOOK by Natsuki Takaya The immensely popular series Fruits Basket has been licensed to air in the U.S. by Funimation. Fruits Basket centers on a girl whose mother has just died, leaving her without any direct relations, she takes up residence with her paternal grandfather, and, since he can't support a home anymore, winds up without that place either... so she takes up residence... elsewhere. Japanese text. (42/4-592-73185-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x8, 104pg, PC $12.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GATCHAMAN GRAFFITI (1972-2000) SC by Asahi Sonorama A complete guide to the super-hit classic anime, Gatchaman, a.k.a. Battle of the Planets and G-Force! It covers the three Gatchaman series of the 70s, the new OVA series from 1994, and the DVD in 2000. Gatchaman are 5 high-tech ninja who fight against the evil organization Galactor. Learn about the series that served as the prototype for all heroic animes to follow! Includes official art, story guides, staff interviews, and more. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x12, 144pg, PC $51.99 O/A GATCHAMAN MATERIAL The complete data file dedicated to Tatsunoko Production's classic anime series — Gatchaman, Gatchaman II and Gatchaman Fighter. Broadcast between 1972-1980, this book features full-color and black-and-white cel art from each of the show's respective episodes as well as black-and-white design sheets for the characters, machinery, and equipment. Japanese text. (7819/4-87777-016-X) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 224pg, PC $34.95 ***************** INU YASHA: THE MOVIE SC Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma ˝) feudal fairy tale series is filled with monsters, martial arts, and romance! Meet Kagome, high- school girl who's spirited away to feudal Japan where she discovers she's the reincarnation of the deceased priestess Kikyo. It's up to Kagome and an old priestess named Kaede (the younger sister of Kikyo), to locate the broken pieces of a magical soul gem with the help of Kikyo's former rival Inu-Yasha (a male canine-like monster). Japanese text. (8193/4-09-101167-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 159pg, PC $39.99 KATSUYA TERADA RAKUGA KING SC by Katsuya Terada The designer of Blood the Last Vampire, Japan's first all digital animation feature, Terada has designed numerous characters for Nintendo games. This book contains his sketches, with over 1,000 illustrations. Japanese text. (7819/4-7572-0885-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 6x9, 1000pg, b&w $73.99 MAZINGER BIBLE SC by Go Nagi This guidebook takes you through the world of Mazinger –– Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger and Grendizer. This comprehensive book contains detailed information and color illustrations. Includes information and profiles on God Mazinger, Z Mazinger, Mazinkaiser, and more! Japanese text. (7819/4-575-29324-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 502pg, b&w $67.99 NOIR: LES DEUX VIERGES This visual illustration book follows Mireiyu and Kirika, two young killer girls living in Paris. Title translates as "Black: The Two Virgins." Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853423-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 96pg, FC $37.99 SISTER PRINCESS ANIME BOOK SC This visual book includes illustrations, a merchandise catalog, staff comments, and more for the anime Sister Princess. A guy is escorted to an island where he finds himself surrounded by 13 sisters. (8193/4-8402-2402-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x10, 129pg, PC $29.99 U-1 KUMAKURA WORKS 1995-2001 HC by Yuichi Kumakura This great illustration book comes from Yuichi Kumakura, the creator of King of Bandit Jing. With detailed and stylish graphics, this high quality work covers 1995-2001. Minimal Japanese text. (8193/4-06-330147-8) (CAUT: 4) HC, 10x10, 96pg, FC $49.99 VIRTUAL BEAUTIES 2020 SC This book showcases the works of 20 prominent Japanese artists, delving into their styles and their artist process. Included are works by Yuki Terai and Fei Fei, as well as the graphics of "Aki," as seen in the astonishing all-CGI feature film, Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, including commentary from the writer, director, and producer of the film, Hironubu Sakaguchi. English text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 10x12, 190pg, FC $39.99 WISH MEMORIAL ILLUSTRATION BOOK HC by CLAMP This illustration book of CLAMP's comic Wish includes color illustrations, a short black-and-white comic at the end, and more! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-853386-X) (CAUT: 4) HC, 6x8, 80pg, FC $25.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS –– HOW TO DRAW AMERICAN COMIC ILLUSTRATION TECHNIQUE SC by You Kusano This book shows you how to draw American-style comics by teaching you the basics of drawing faces, bodies, hair, etc., and even shows you how to use tones, paints, and more! Japanese text. (42/4-87197-069-8) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 196pg, PC $44.99 HOW TO DRAW MANGA SUPER TONE TECHNIQUES ENGLISH EDITION by Unkaku Koyama Bring your manga illustrations to life! From the publisher of the world-famous How to Draw Manga series of books comes the definitive guide to the fine art of using screen tones and tools. Learn the secret techniques used by professional manga artists to create stunning characters and spectacular landscapes. And, the first 4,000 copies include free limited edition tone sheets! (4979/4-7661-1260-1) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 7x10, 134pg, b&w $19.95 JAPANESE IMPORTS –– MANGA ALICE 19TH #2 by Yuu Watase The latest creation from Yuu Watase, creator of Fushigi Yugi! Alice is a high school student, living a normal, day-to-day life like the rest of her classmates. But when she meets a talking white rabbit… her whole world is turned upside down. Naturally, this is no ordinary rabbit. He's called Nyosega, and he's come to teach Alice how to become a "Lotus Master," a powerful ability utilizing words as weapons! Japanese text. (7819/4-09-135432-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 190pg, b&w $7.99 BATTLE GIRL AI MANGA #3 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. (7819/4-09-138713-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 374pg, b&w $11.99 DEVIL SMILE MANGA #1 by Aki Niina The devil Eliza journeys to the human world in search of a person with a pure heart. She finds Shota, and wants to use his energy and become friends. Japanese text. (7819/4-344-80016-8) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 184pg, b&w $10.99 DN ANGEL #6 by Yukiru Sogisaki Niwa Daisuke is a rather normal, nothing-really-special kind of 14-year-old boy who has a crush on his classmate, Risa Harada. Naturally, Risa doesn't think of him as more than just a friend. Daisuke is thus rejected right on his 14th birthday, and to make matters worse, finds out that he turns into the legendary phantom thief Dark Mousy whenever he feels emotions of love! This comedic love story/comedy is a huge hit in Japan. It's now ready to entertain the world at large! Japanese text. (7819/4-04-924887-5) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $8.99 DORAEMON BILINGUAL MANGA #1 A cat-shaped robot born on September 3, 2112 rode a time machine all the way back from the 22nd century to help Nobita. He can pull all sorts of secret tools out of the 4-D (4th dimensional) pocket on his tummy whenever Nobita needs him to get them out of trouble. English and Japanese text. (42/4-09-227011-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 4x7, b&w $12.99 EURASIA 1274 MANGA #1 by Ken Ishikawa & Dinamic Pro From the famous artist of the Getter Robo series comes this new exciting battle action story. Four people attempt to kill Hubirai Han, the king that dominates the biggest country in the world. Japanese text. (7819/4-09-188261-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 212pg, b&w $16.99 FIST OF THE NORTH STAR MANGA #26-27 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) #26 (4-10-770088-7)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 #27 (4-10-770092-5)—SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $5.99 FUSHIGI YUGI COMPLETE VERSION MANGA #4 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. (7819/4-09-138734-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 395pg, b&w (Note Price) $22.99 GUIN SAGA MANGA #1-2 by Karou Kurimoto Based on the famous Guin Saga series. Follow the adventures of the King of Panther Head. Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) #1––SC, 6x8, 170pg, b&w $15.99 #2––SC, 6x8, 170pg, b&w $15.99 INU-YASHA ANIME COMIC #9 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, where awaits the legendary dog-like half-demon Inu-Yasha, serving a term of eternal imprisonment for the crime of stealing the magical Shikon Jewel. There he waits, till Kagome frees him... and becomes the unwitting master of the rebellious, super-strong dog-boy! Together, Kagome and Inu-Yasha must fight against wicked monsters with the magical sword "Tetusaiga" and reclaim the shattered Shikon Jewel! Reproduces cels from the anime in fumetti style. Japanese text. (7819/4-09-126759-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 206pg, FC $16.99 INU-YASHA MANGA #24 The latest volume in Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma ˝) feudal fairy tale series filled with monsters, martial arts, and romance! Meet Kagome, high-school girl who's spirited away to feudal Japan where she discovers she's the reincarnation of the deceased priestess Kikyo. It's up to Kagome and an old priestess named Kaede (the younger sister of Kikyo), to locate the broken pieces of a magical soul gem with the help of Kikyo's former rival Inu-Yasha (a male canine-like monster). Japanese text. (7819/4-06-125644-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 188pg, b&w $8.99 MAHORABA MANGA #2 by Akira Kojima This brand-new manga from Akira Kojima follows Kozue, the owner of an apartment building. She is very pretty and polite, but with one big difference from everyone else… Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0625-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 MIZUIRO MANGA #1 This anthology contains 16 stories with special color pages and a pretty girl's paper kit. Japanese text. (7819/4-87287-623-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 160pg, b&w $16.99 MONTHLY COMIC DRAGON JULY 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. (7819/13691-07) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 400pg, b&w $12.50 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Z JULY 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. (7819/18341-07) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 670pg, b&w $9.99 NEW TENCHI MUYO MANGA #2 by Hitoshi Okuda This new Tenchi Muyo series started with the OVA, was made into a motion picture, as well as novels. Japanese text. (7819/4- 04-712289-0) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $11.99 PSYCHIC ACADEMY ORA BANSHO #7 by Aki Katsu Set in a not-so-distant future, where the power of the ordinary aura is generally accepted, Ai Shiomi, a hereto-ordinary kid passes the aptitude test to enter the special aura high school. At his new school, he meets Myu, a mysterious, yet beautiful girl, a rabbit with aura powers, and is reunited with his old friend, Orina. Enter Ai's brother, Zero, who complicates Ai's new school life. Zero is a boy with special powers among the world's aura users for being the "man who stopped the Evil Lord." Ai's classmates treat him with respect and also with some envy, because he is Zero's kid brother. Too much is expected of Ai, who has yet to work out how to use his own powers. Moreover, will his encounter with two beautiful girls, Myu and Orina, lead to love? Japanese text. (7819/4-06-349081-5) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 182pg, b&w $9.99 QP ANGEL MANGA #1 by Gureko Nankin Laugh out loud to the run-ins of Cupid Delivery, ladies who deliver love letters! Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0631-9) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 178pg, b&w $11.99 SHONEN ACE MAGAZINE JULY 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. (7819/04879-07) (CAUT: 4) SC, 7x10, 500pg, b&w $8.99 SPACE ADVENTURE COBRA #5-6 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) (CAUT: 4) #5 (4-08-859256-5)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, FC $15.99 #6 (4-08-859257-3)—SC, 5x7, 192pg, FC $15.99 STEAM DETECTIVES MANGA #2 by Kia Asamiya From Comic Gao Magazine! Steam Detectives was originally published from Sheui-sha. Now, this new version is from Mediaworks and features some color pages. Japanese text. (7819/4-8402-2021-2) (CAUT: 4) SC, 6x8, 186pg, b&w $18.99 TALES OF ETERNIA MANGA #1 Based on the Namco video game for Playstation! Come join Rid and his friend Ceres as they navigate through the forest lands of Inferia, and permeate Orbirth, the world in between Inferia and Serestia. Japanese text. (7819/4-7575-0624-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 5x7, 172pg, b&w $11.99 TENJO TENGE #7 by Oh! Great Bob and Nagi are new students in a high school for martial artists. They want to prove that they are the mightiest of all students, but the seniors in the student union decide to exterminate the new kids. Who's the winner? Great action scenes. Color foldout poster. Japanese text. (7819/4-08-876253-3) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $10.99 WEEKLY JUMP JULY 2002 ISSUES One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of July 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) 7/4/02 (29932-7/4)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 7/11/02 (29932-7/11)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 7/18/02 (29932-7/18)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 7/25/02 (29932-7/25)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 WEEKLY SHONEN MAGAZINE JULY 2002 ISSUES One of Japan's best-selling weekly manga anthologies comes to Previews this month with four weekly volumes for the month of July 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) 7/6/02 (20651-7/6)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 7/13/02 (20651-7/13)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 7/20/02 (20651-7/20)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 7/27/02 (20651-7/27)—SC, 7x10, 480pg, b&w $4.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — ANIME MAGAZINES ANIMAGE JULY 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. (7819/01577-07) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $11.99 NEWTYPE JULY 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. (7819/07009-07) (CAUT: 4) Magazine, 8x12, FC $10.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — TOY PUBLICATIONS DENGEKI HOBBY JULY 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 FIGUMANIA #1 A complete catalog book of 70 character figures. Showcasing the ladies of Neon Genesis Evangelion! (8193/4-7747-0078-9) (CAUT: 4) MATURE READERS SC, 8x11, 130pg, PC $19.99 FIGURE KING ENCYCLOPEDIA #58 The latest issue covering American and Japanese figures, toys, and various premium/crane toy items. Each issue is jam-packed with the latest release information, plus interviews, anime reviews, figures, and more! Japanese text. (7819) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, FC $18.99 GUNDAM MODELING #2 A softcover catalog on everything you need to know about "High Grade Universal Century" Gundam model kits, with over 100 color pages of built-up kit examples, and 16 pages of anime design drawings! This volume covers 1:144 scale kits from High Grace Universal Century. (8193/4-8402-2048-4) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 118pg, PC $32.99 GUNDAM REAL TOY COLLECTION Finally, a book that covers Gundam toys instead of models! This book reviews Mobile Suit in action, showing the toys in and out of the packages. Plus, Gundam fix figurations Gashapon (Capsule toys); die cast toys, like Chogkin (Kado Senshi Gundam series); the new jumbo grade for Gundam; and even that nutty 4' tall Zaku that you've been dreaming about is here! Excellent photography! (8193/4-8402-2041-7) (CAUT: 4) SC, 9x11, 95pg, FC $32.99 HOBBY JAPAN SEPTEMBER 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) SC, 7x10, 400pg, PC $12.99 HYPER HOBBY VOLUME 47 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 JULY 2002 A monthly Japanese magazine for modeling fans. Tons of cool super car and robot models. Now available through Previews every month! Japanese text. (7819/18747-6) (CAUT: 4) SC, 8x11, 168pg, PC $15.99 JAPANESE IMPORTS — MERCHANDISE DRAGONBALL Z TUMBLERS These 8" tall tumblers feature incredible art from one of the most popular mangas today — Dragonball Z! You'll turn Super Saiyan when you lay your eyes on these tumblers that feature metallic foil images. Features a slot that opens for sipping or to insert a straw, and closes to keep your beverage the desired temperature. These tumblers are limited to only 1,000 pieces! (4632) (CAUT: 4) #2 (GE8120)––Tumbler $10.99 #3 (GE8145)––Tumbler $10.99 #4 (GE8147)––Tumbler $10.99 #5 (GE8148)––Tumbler $10.99 #6 (GE8150)––Tumbler $10.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A GUNDAM WING PLAYING CARDS New Lower Price! Here are two awesome decks of regulation-size playing cards, each emblazoned with cool Gundam Wing characters and mobile suits on the card fronts, and a repeating Mobile Suit image on the card backs. (4632) (CAUT: 4) DECK #1—Playing Cards (GE13039) $4.99 DECK #2—Playing Cards (GE13040) $9.99 ***************** TENCHI MUYO TUMBLERS Hot 8" tall tumblers showing off Tenchi Muyo art! Each tumbler features a metallic foil images! The tumblers feature slots that open for sipping, or inserting a straw. The slots close to keep your beverages at desired temperatures. These tumblers are limited to only 1,000 pieces! (4632) (CAUT: 4) #1 (GE8139)––Tumbler $10.99 #2 (GE8140)––Tumbler $10.99 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 GIOVANNA CASOTTO EROTIC COMIC STRIPS (9133) NOTE: Not available in Canada or Hong Kong. ADULT MATERIAL RES. from Previews Vol. XI #5 (MAY012636) SC, 8x8, 30pg, b&w $15.99 European Magazines EL VIBORA #263 (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, 68pg, PC $7.99 KISS COMIX #123 (9046) ADULT MATERIAL Comic, PC $7.99 PENTHOUSE COMIX SPANISH EDITION #20 & #21 (8232) ADULT MATERIAL #20––Magazine, 8x10, 84pg, PC $4.99 #21––Magazine, 8x10, 84pg, PC $4.99 Japanese Manga EIKEN MANGA #3 by Seiji Matsuyama (7819/4-253-20093-1) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $7.99 KISEKAE MANIA MANGA #1 (7819/4-575-82642-1) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 204pg, b&w $12.99 KYONYU DE GATTEN MANGA #1 by Rei Nekoshima (7819/4-575-82629-4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 200pg, b&w $12.99 LOVE POTION MANGA #1 (7819/4-408-16638-3) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 224pg, b&w $11.99 SUSANOO MANGA #3 (7819/4-7575-0588-4) (CAUT: 4) ADULT MATERIAL SC, 5x7, 180pg, b&w $8.99 Japanese Magazines BUG BUG CG JULY 2002 (7819) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $14.99 CANDY CLUB JUNE 2002 (7819/02807-6) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 LEMON CLUB JULY 2002 (7819/09697-7) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $7.99 PA PI PO JULY 2002 (7819/03849-7) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 PENGUIN CLUB JULY 2002 (7819/17999-7) ADULT MATERIAL Magazine $8.99 TRADING CARDS SECTION COOL COLLECTIBLES TOPPS 1977 STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE SERIES 1 STICKER SET This sticker card set features 11 different, full color, 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" sticker cards freshly assembled from the original Star Wars packs nearly 25 years ago! Features all your favorite Star Wars characters, including Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, Chewy, C-3Po, R2-D2, Darth Vader, Obi-Wan, Grand Moff Tarkin, and more! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x11) PI BURGER KING STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK CARD SET This set of 36 different, full color, 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" cards was only issued by Burger King for a two week period, with the vast majority being lost or destroyed. Features The Empire Strikes Back stars, including Luke, Han, Leia, Darth Vader, Yoda, plus many images not seen in other Star Wars sets! Each set comes as originally issued. (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x36) PI TOPPS 1983 STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI STICKER SET This set of 33 different, full color, 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" puzzle-backed sticker cards was only issued by Topps as a special insert with Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Series 1 Wax Packs almost 20 years ago. Includes Luke, Han, Leia, Boba Fett, Jabba the Hut, Ewoks, Stormtroopers, and more of your favs from Return of the Jedi! (145) (CAUT: 4) Set (x33) PI COMPLETE BABYLON 5 CARD SETS The 120-card base set features one card for each of Babylon 5's episodes throughout its five-year run. Also includes a Season 4 Dr. Franklin autograph card with corner signature variation. Also available are two chase sets: the Confrontations nine-card set and the Movies 12-card set. (8394) (CAUT: 4) REG. CARDS W/FRANKLIN AUTOGRAPH––Set (x120) PI CONFRONTATIONS CHASE––Set (x9) PI MOVIES CHASE––Set (x12) PI STAR TREK AUTOGRAPHED CARDS These cards are autographed by the crew of the original Enterprise! Available signed by Uhura, Sulu, and Chekov. (8394) (CAUT: 4) UHURA (A3)––Card PI SULU (A4)––Card PI CHEKOV (A28)––Card PI BUFFY STORY SO FAR CARD BOX AND CASE TOPPER SETS Each set of two different, full-color, 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" cards features Sarah Michelle Gellar as everyone's favorite slayer, Buffy! The Box Topper Set includes #BC1 and #BC2 cards. Only one card per box was originally issued! The Case Topper Set includes #CC1 and #CC2 cards. Only one set per case was originally offered. (145) (CAUT: 4) BOX TOPPER––Set PI CASE TOPPER––Set PI TWILIGHT ZONE SHADOW AND SUBSTANCE CARD SET This set of 72 different, full-color 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" Twilight Zone cards features bone-chilling and spine-tingling episodes with in- depth plot synopses and never-before-seen photos from several of the most memorable episodes, including "A Quality of Mercy" (starring Leonard Nimoy), "A Game of Pool" (starring Jack Klugman and Jonathan Winters), and much more! Also available is the Twilight Zone Stars nine-card chase set. (145) (CAUT: 4) REG.––Set (x72) PI CHASE––Set (x9) PI SCORPION KING CARD SET This 72-card set of different, full-color, 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" cards features all the explosive action and adventure of the Scorpion King starring the WWF wrestling sensation, The Rock. And, as a special bonus, this set comes with an extra Scorpion King promo card! Also available are two chase sets: the Future King nine-card foil set, and the Visions of the Sorceress six-card set featuring Cassandra. (145) (CAUT: 4) REG. CARDS––Set (x73) PI VISIONS OF THE SORCERESS CHASE––Set (x6) PI FUTURE KING CHASE––Set (x9) PI LETHAL LADIES COLLECTOR CARD SET Two of the most compelling ladies in the world of comic books –– Lady Death and Medieval Witchblade –– are both featured in this dynamic 72-card set from Comic Images. Also available is the six-card foil Chase set. (4630) (CAUT: 4) REG. (HG420201)––Set PI CHASE (HG040202)––Set PI SPORTS CARDS 24KT GOLD COLLECTIBLES MICHAEL JORDAN GRADED 1986 23KT GOLD ROOKIE CARD Fully Licensed by Fleer and the NBA, this card features a unique blue/red/white border, like the 1986 original. Graded a gem- mint 10 by WCG (World Class Grading), it is an original replica of the 1986 Michael Jordan Rookie card and is perfectly sculptured in genuine 23kt gold to exact details of the 1986 Fleer Rookie. Each card is hand inscribed by skilled craftsmen in deep relief on a steel die and used to strike sheets of gold foil and is individually serial numbered. Features dramatic 3D images similar to that of a medal or coin. (MJWCG10) (CAUT: 4) Card MSRP: $39.95 DALE EARNHARDT SEVEN-TIME WINSTON CUP CHAMPION METAL CARD Made of a special combination of silver and nickel with 24kt gold overlay, this beautiful card commemorates Dale Earnhardt's seven Winston Cup Championships. The front of card features a highly detailed image of Dale Earnhardt in uniform on race day, kneeling with one of his many trophies. A thick facsimile signature and numbered in special engraving also appear on the front. Card comes encased in an amazing extra thick screw down holder, with black leatherette case, and a Certificate of Authenticity. (DEMETALCARD) (CAUT: 4) Card MSRP: $149.50 FLEER ENTERTAINMENT FLEER 2002 ULTRA NFL CARDS This 200-card base set includes 40 Ultra Rookies, featuring Antonio Bryant, David Carr Joey Harrington, and more! Features several inserts, including: "League Leaders," featuring pieces of game-worn jerseys from players like Kurt Warner, Daunte Culpepper, LaDainian Tomlinson, Brian Urlacher, David Boston, Anthony Thomas, Donovan McNabb, and more; "San Diego Bound," featuring players who have a chance to take their respected teams to the Super Bowl, including Donovan McNabb, Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Brian Urlacher, Terrell Owens, and more. And, there's one memorabilia or autographed card every 24 packs! 10 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. MSRP: $2.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S., U.K. Box PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A FLEER 2001-2002 SHOWCASE MLB CARDS The 120-card Fleer 2001 Showcase set features a 45-card "Prospect Showcase" subset, autographed game-worn cards from past and present Cy Young and MVP winners, three tiers of rookies (numbered as low as 500), and a special "Avant" insert, which uses the "gicle" technique! Autographs, game-worn, and Avant cards are found in one out of every 10 packs! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. SRP: $4.99 per pack. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. and the U.K. Box PI ******************** HIGHLAND MINT DALE EARNHARDT PRINT WITH RACE-USED TIRE AND COIN The memories of Dale Earnhardt's dominance of the Nascar Circuit is commemorated in this framed collectible featuring a piece of race-used tire, an 8" x 10" artist print of Dale and his car, as well as a 24kt gold overlay coin and a Certificate of Authenticity that's individually numbered. Each collectible photo mint is double matted with black on red as well as a black laminated wood frame and glass front panel. Each measures 12" x 15" and is ready to hang. Each photo mint has a picture of the full tire pasted on the back. Limited to 500. (CAUT: 4) Print PI JEFF GORDON PRINT WITH RACE-USED BUMPER AND COIN Four-time Winston Cup Champion Jeff Gordon is commemorated with this incredible 8" x 10" print that depicts Jeff and his car, is double matted with lapis blue on red and measures 12" x1 5". It also includes a brushed nickel silver Jeff Gordon coin and a piece of his race-used rear bumper from 1996. The bumper was signed by then crew chief Ray Evernham. A photo of the complete bumper before it was cut is depicted on the back of each framed collectible. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies each photo mint. Limited to 500. (CAUT: 4) Print PI JASON GIAMBI YANKEES PHOTO MINT Presented in a 12" x 15" double mat (navy and white) and wood frame with a glass panel, each photo mint includes an 8" x 10" photograph of Giambi at his press conference introducing him to the New York Media. Includes a 24kt gold-plated medallion featuring his jersey number incised in a baseball and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Limited to 500. (CAUT: 4) Photo Mint PI MOUNTED MEMORIES, INC. JOHNNY UNITAS BOBBLE HEAD Known as "The Greatest Quarterback of all Time" or as "The Golden Arm," Johnny Unitas holds the record for the most consecutive games, touchdown passes –– 47! This iconic figure of the NFL is presented as a collectible wobble head. (CAUT: 4) Bobble Head PI TOPPS COMPANY TOPPS 2002 ARCHIVES RESERVE BEST YEARS MLB CARDS This 100-card base set features 100 of the greatest players in the game who have appeared on Topps Archives Best Year and chromed their reprint card using 27pt chromium refractor technology. Features several inserts, including "Best Year Autographs," Team Tops Autographs," "Best Year Reprint Uniform Relics," and "Best Year Bat Relics." Also, look for an autographed baseball featuring 20 subjects! 5 cards per pack. 10 packs per box. (976-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2002 TOTAL MLB CARDS This 990-card base set includes 770 Veterans, 120 Prospects on the 40-man roster, and 100 Prospects not on the 40-man roster. Inserts include: 50 "Total Topps," 30 "2001 Award Winners," and 10 "Total Production, all printed on Dot Matrix technology. 10 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $0.99 per pack. (846-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2002 GALLERY MLB CARDS This 200-card base set includes 150 Veterans, 20 First Year, 20 Prospects, and 20 Retired Player cards. Inserts include: "Topps Gallery Heritage"; "Press Plates," actual printing plates from the base set; "Gallery Originals"; one "Topps Bucks," to be used as $5 in the 2002 Topps Gallery Baseball artwork sale; and more! 6 cards per pack. MSRP: $3.00 per pack. (925-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI TOPPS 2002 NFL CARDS This 385-card base set includes 290 Veterans, 20 Subsets, and 75 True Rookies. Inserts include: "Ring of Honor," which commemorate the 36 Super Bowl MVPs; "Terry Bradshaw Reprints," reprinting all 14 Terry Bradshaw base set cards; "Ring of Honor Autographs"; and more autographs, relic, and foil cards! 8 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.49 per pack. (350-02H) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK UPPER DECK 2002 XL MLB CARDS Introducing one of the largest set of cards from Upper Deck, an astounding 900 cards! UD XL, or "extra large" is built with the set collector in mind, with each team being well represented, including 50 prospects. Features several inserts: "Memorabilia" cards, "Looming Large Jerseys," "Super Swatch Jerseys," and "Gargantuan Gear Jerseys." There is a gold version of the above, each numbered to 25, and some serially numbered box break inserts, plus 30 "Super Signatures" cards serially numbered to 250. 20 cards per pack. 18 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 PLAYMAKERS MLB CARDS The Playmaker line expands to baseball! Playmaker figures are seeded one per box and are totally unique to this product. In addition, the base has been expanded to accommodate a signature! Also packed in this product is least one memorabilia card per box, plus a base set of 245 cards including 45 Rookies numbered to 2,750. Don't miss out! 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 MVP NFL CARDS MVP Football, the perennial early season favorite, is back again with an all-new, 330-card set. All of your favorite Veterans and Rookies are represented here, plus look for "Game Used Souvenirs Singles" and "Game Used Doubles Souvenirs." The MVP Gold and Silver parallels return (numbered to 25 gold and 100 silver), plus the return of "Pro Sign" signature cards. 8 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 OVATION NFL CARDS Ovation Football is back, and at an all-new lower price! This year once again features the popular embossed design in a 120- card basic set that contains 30 Rookies numbered to 1985 each. This product also contains a bunch of box break inserts, plus each box also contains a game-used memorabilia card! The game-used inserts include "Ovation Jerseys," "Bound For Glory Jerseys," and "Tried and True Jerseys." Each game-used insert will also have a gold parallel numbered to 25. 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Box PI UPPER DECK 2002 DECADE: THE '80S NHL CARDS This historical set focuses on one of the greatest decades the NHL has ever seen, the 1980's. All of the players who defined the decade will be featured, from Gretzky to Bourque, from Messier to Roy. Every box contains at least one "Memorabilia" card or signed card, and there are a multitude of signed versions of "Memorabilia" cards as well. This is a set that is a must for any hardcore fan of the "Coolest Game on Earth!" 5 cards per pack. 24 packs per box. (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. RES. from Previews Vol. XI #11 (Nov012882) Box PI NON-SPORT CARDS ARTBOX ENTERTAINMENT POWERPUFF GIRLS MOVIE FILM CARDZ The Cartoon Network's lovable trio makes the jump to the big screen with the new Powerpuff Girls: The Movie. These filmcardz feature Blossom, Bubbles, Buttercup, Professor Utonium, Mojo Jojo, and a host of other characters, both good and bad, with all-new artwork exclusively from the movie. This card set features the girls and their fantastic journeys to distant planets where they fight eye-popping battles with a mysterious army. Hot, action-packed animation combined with stunning backgrounds and bigger-then-life villains make this cardz set one of the most sought after collectibles of the year. This set features 72 basic cardz, 18 randomly inserted special filmcardz, and a unique set of 12 background scene cardz. Put them together in the viewer to create a myriad of 3D scenes! 5 filmcardz and 1 background card per pack. 24 packs per box. (15520) (CAUT: 4) Box PI COMIC IMAGES WORKS AND VISIONS OF DORIAN CLEAVENGER CARDS & BINDER Dorian is one of the most talented and prolific fantasy illustrators today. His blending of real and unreal is both flawless in detail and breathtaking in execution. This 72-card series, printed on 24pt. stock, has stunning reproductions of Dorian's latest work on the card fronts and features comments by the artist on the card backs. As an added bonus, there are 500 each of three unique autographed cards, which are randomly inserted in the card packs Also includes original sketch cards as well as six foil chase cards. Also available is the unique custom three-ring binder, packed with nine nine-pocket pates and an uncut six-card press sheet. 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. (CAUT: 4) BOX (26010) PI BINDER (26310) MSRP: $19.95 INKWORKS OFFERED AGAIN O/A THE SCORPION KING PREMIUM TRADING CARDS The popular Mummy film franchise unleashes its latest installment, this time featuring WWF's The Rock reprising his Mummy Returns role of The Scorpion King! This premium trading card series features 72 color photo cards, re-telling the epic adventure. Also included are the following randomly inserted bonus cards: "The Future King" (9 puzzle cards of The Rock), "Visions of the Sorceress" (6 cards featuring the sorceress Cassandra and her visions of the future), Autograph cards signed by the cast, and "Pieceworks" cards featuring pieces of film-used costumes! A collector's album is also available! 7 cards per pack. 36 packs per box. MSRP: $1.99 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX (12140) PI ALBUM (12150) MSRP: $19.95 ****************** ILLUSTRATION STUDIO FATAL BEAUTY BAD GIRLS CARDS DELUXE CD-ROM BINDER If a picture is worth a thousand words, then artist Don Paresi should be on the best-seller list. His two-year project Fatal Beauty has been an undying passion he could not escape. This large, 90-card set doesnąt miss one single dark or heroic female fantasy. They're all here: Amazons, Egyptian queens, priestesses, sirens, vampires, damsels, nymphs, barbarians, and just plain babes. Loaded with ample bad girls and beauties, these premium cards deliver nothing but the highest quality art, all previously unpublished and ready for your bad girl collection. Binder contains: 90 Premium UV-coated cards (eight randomly signed by Paresi), four Specialty Gold Foil Chase cards, three Redemption Mail-In Puzzle cards, 12-card Promo Set 1, six-card Promo Set 2, one Fatal Beauty Empty foil box, and one Fatal Beauty foil wrapped pack (eight cards) Also included absolutely free is a Windows and Macintosh compatible CD-ROM! Check out over 200 high-resolution photos of the sexiest, most voluptuous, alluring female figures from the pencil of Don Paresi. Pictures include unpublished cards, art in progress, and all cards relating to the complete set; including all the "supporting" cards and artwork! The binder is signed and numbered of 250 by the artist. Hand collated, hand inspected, shrinkwrapped with a gold seal. Each Binder contains a bonus pack (inside the shrinkwrapped binder) –– an extra pack of bonus cards containing six cards: two "1997 Steve Woron Female Fantasy" promos, two "1997 Vampires & Vixens" promos and two "1996 Fatal Beauty" promos, overwrapped in a special prism wrapper. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCES Binder PI RITTENHOUSE ARCHIVES JAMES BOND 40TH ANNIVERSARY CARDS & ALBUM This 72-card base set features all 19 classic films! Look for hand-signed autograph cards; costume cards, including material worn by Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and other stars; hand-drawn sketchafex cards; and more! Also available is the official collector's album, which is custom designed to store the entire card collection and comes with 12 plastic sheets plus a bonus autograph or costume card! 6 cards per pack. 20 packs per box. MSRP: $4.00 per pack. (CAUT: 4) BOX PI ALBUM PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A OUTER LIMITS PREMIERE EDITION CARDS & ALBUM This 90-card base set includes autograph cards by Adam West, William Shatner, Cliff Robertson, Leonard Nimoy, Robert Culp, David McCallum, Ed Asner, and more! Bonus cards include: nine "Star of the Outer Limits" cards, nine "Strange But True" (Monsters and Unusual Phenomena) cards, nine "Beyond the Outer Limits" (Behind-the-Scenes) cards, as well as a topper card signed by BarBara Luna! 9 cards per pack. 40 packs per box. MSRP: $2.00 per pack. (CAUT: 4) Box PI ***************** SERIOUS USA SPIDER-MAN MOVIE CD CARDZ SET With great power there must also come great responsibility. With these great Spider-Man CD cardz come behind-the-scenes footage, samples from the soundtrack, movie trailers, four exclusive screen savers, bios on the characters and the actors, interviews with the actors and the director, and postcards that can be e-mailed to fans and friends. In fact, the only thing these CD cardz don't come with is "Spidey Sense." This set of four CD cardz features the web-slinging hero Spider-Man (Tobey McGuire), his main squeeze Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst), his archenemy The Green Goblin (Willem Defoe), and the son of the Green Goblin, Harry Osborn (James Franco). (CAUT: 4) Set (x4) MSRP: $19.95 STUART LITTLE 2 CD CARDZ SET Stuart Little has leapt off the pages of EB White's novel and onto the silver screen. Now, you too can root for the little guy as he tackles big responsibility on your computer. Serious USA is pleased to release the CD cardz for Sony Pictures Entertainment's Stuart Little 2. This collectible set includes CD cardz for Stuart, Margalo, Snowbell, and George Little. Each of the cardz contains a bio with interesting facts about the character and the actor, a photo gallery with images from the movie, the movie trailer, a character specific screensaver, e-mailable imagery, "do-it-yourself" artwork, and hyperlinks to the web. Cardz are designed so that children can use them with or without parental involvement. The Cardz remember individual users, so friends can compare experiences. Each of the Stuart Little 2 CD cardz is a different journey and each journey can be explored from multiple perspectives. For example, if a user chooses to be Stuart-sized, everything on the journey will be much larger than if the user chooses to be human-sized. Hidden spots on the journey lead to new sections where users can compare their heights with Stuart, dress characters in fun outfits, learn to spell words, compare and contrast images, and more. (CAUT: 4) Set (x4) MSRP: $19.95 APPAREL SECTION PREMIER VENDORS DR. STRANGE: SEPARATE REALITY LIMITED EDITION HC by Steve Englehart & Frank Brunner One of the gems from the 70's returns. Dr. Strange: Separate Reality Limited Hardcover Book collects for the first time ever in hardcover format, the Dr. Strange material by Steve Englehart and Frank Brunner. Features 176 full-color pages that includes the first issues from Doctor Strange's Premiere 1974 series. Features new dustjacket and signature page art by Frank Brunner that will be exclusive to this edition. Limited to an edition size of 1000, each book will feature a sequentially numbered signature page signed by both Englehart and Brunner. Full-color dustjacket, smyth-sewn hardcover binding with debossed cover and special endpapers are combined to create the definitive collection of this classic storyline. Quantities are limited with orders subject to allocations based upon orders received. Ltd. Hardcover Book, 176pg, FC $69.95 DR. STRANGE T-SHIRT MARVEL CLASSIC DR. STRANGE T-SHIRT MARVEL CLASSIC DR. STRANGE LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT Take advantage of the enhanced Dr. Strange presence with the Dr. Strange I T-shirt that features the full-color art of P. Craig Russell screenprinted on a black 100% cotton shirt. Also still available are the Marvel Classic Dr. Strange shirt (in both short and long-sleeve versions), featuring classic Ditko art screenprinted in color on a white 100% cotton shirt. Expand your store's mystic aura with these great shirt designs!! S-XL $17.95 Short Sleeve XXL $20.95 S-XL $23.95 Long Sleeve XXL $26.95 BONE ONE T-SHIRT We all know who the top dog is thanks to the new Bone One T-shirt. Features the art of Jeff Smith screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. After all these years, there's no denying that Bone is #1!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 MADMAN 10 T-SHIRT Madman celebrates his 10th Anniversary with the new Madman 10 T-shirt. Features the art of Mike Allred screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. With ten years of comics under his belt, the sound of Hollywood can't be too far away!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 GROO 20TH ANNIVERSARY T-SHIRT Though it seems his first appearance was only yesterday, the celebration begins now with the Groo 20th Anniversary T-shirt. Features the art of Sergio Aragonés screenprinted in color on a white 100% cotton shirt. 20 years of the same joke, how much longer can this continue? S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 DK2 FLASH SYMBOL T-SHIRT CLASSIC SUPERMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT CLASSIC SUPERMAN SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT ANIMATED BATMAN SYMBOL T-SHIRT ANIMATED BATMAN SYMBOL LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT The cast from Frank Miller's DK2 are acknowledged this month with the new DK2 Flash Symbol T-shirt. The color scheme may be different, but this is basically a darker version of the classic Flash symbol screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Also available this month are the Classic Superman Symbol, on a royal blue shirt and the Animated Batman Symbol, on a dark grey shirt. Both are available in short and long-sleeve versions, both can be seen in the pages of Frank's current epic. Check'em all out today!! S-XL $17.95 Short Sleeve XXL $20.95 S-XL $23.95 Long Sleeve XXL $26.95 AMERICAN STEEL SYMBOL T-SHIRT Though from Krypton, Superman shows his allegiance to America on the new American Steel Symbol T-shirt. Features a red, white and blue version of the Superman symbol, screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. May the "S" wave proudly forever!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SUPERMAN: T.J. & A.W. T-SHIRT The Man of Steel shows what he stands for on the new Superman: T.J. & A. W. T-shirt. Features the classic Superman copy with accompanying illo screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton shirt. It's what Superman is all about!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 GREEN LANTERN II T-SHIRT Earth's Guardian returns this month on the new Green Lantern II T-shirt. Features GL screenprinted in color on a forest green 100% cotton shirt. Hal Jordan is the bomb!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 CLASSIC DAREDEVIL SYMBOL I T-SHIRT (BLACK) CLASSIC DAREDEVIL SYMBOL II T-SHIRT (YELLOW) Relive DD's early years with the new Classic Daredevil Symbol I and II T-shirts. Features the single "D" screenprinted on either a black (DD #1) or a yellow (DD #2) 100% cotton T-shirt. Buy one or buy them both. They're clean, classy and fearless. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 CAPTAIN AMERICA/SKULL T-SHIRT Tim Hildebrant creates the visuals for this months new Captain America/Skull T-shirt. Features Tim's art screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Cap is ready to give the Red Skull exactly what he deserves!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN WEB-SWINGER T-SHIRT Spidey takes his body English to the max on the new Ultimate Spider-Man Web-Swinger T-shirt. Screenprinted in full color on a white 100% cotton shirt, Spider-Man moves with the attitude that make him cool. Get your attitude straighten with this great new shirt!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 SPIDER-MAN: BLUE T-SHIRT Tim Sale brings his unique artistic style to the table on the new Spider-Man Blue T-shirt. Features Tim's art screenprinted in color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Catch the new shirt and the new mini-series from Marvel written by Jeph Loebs. S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WOLVERINE READY T-SHIRT He's there and he's poised for action on the new Wolverine Ready T-shirt. Features this classic Wolverine stance screenprinted in fill color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. Claws fully retracted and ready!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 WWF ATTITUDE ZIPPO LIGHTER The Zippo Lighter abound with a great new selection this month. WWF: Attitude-Get It? features a black matte finish imprinted with words that bite. Diversify with these hot items!! Zippo Lighter SRP: $29.95 OFFERED AGAIN O/A BRODIE T-SHIRT Features the design made famous by Jason Lee in Kevin Smith's hit flix 'Mallrats', screenprinted in black on a white 100% cotton shirt. A face only a mother could love!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A DK2: BATHANDS T-SHIRT Features the art of Frank Miller and Lynn Varley screenprinted in full color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The imagination reels when seeing hands this large!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A NEW SUPERMAN LOGO T-SHIRT Features the updated classic logo screenprinted in full color on a dark grey 100% cotton shirt. The new & improved Superman is ready!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A DOCTOR STRANGE I T-SHIRT Features the art of P. Craig Russell screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. The magic is everywhere!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A CAPTAIN AMERICA VI T-SHIRT Features the classic Cap screenprinted in color on a black 100% cotton shirt. In or out of the shadows, there's no hiding who the greatest American hero is!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 O/A SPIDER-MAN ADVENTURES T-SHIRT Features this animated rendition of Spidey screenprinted in full-color on a black 100% cotton shirt. Whether comics, movies or cartoons, there's no mistaking the Spider-Man attitude!! S-XL $17.95 XXL $20.95 ************************ APPAREL SECTION DC COMICS BATMAN BRUSHED LOGO CAP Trouble in Gotham? Look up in the sky and you'll see it calling for Batman –– it's the bat symbol! This brushed black cap has the bat symbol against a royal blue background with a matching blue visor piping. Features a plastic snap tab closure. (5209/3414123) (CAUT: 4) Cap $12.95 BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ANALOG WATCH Rely on the Dark Knight to keep you on schedule! This analog watch has Batman on the face and a Stainless Steel band. Comes packaged in a collectible case with the Batman symbol on the front. (427/LI-2054) (CAUT: 4) Watch $125.00 BATMAN LOGO GLOW-IN-THE-DARK T-SHIRT Who said the dark was scary? With great glow-in-the-dark stuff, the dark becomes fun! This black T-shirt will alert others of your position with the famous Batman logo printed in neon green. (7294/BM-173) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 BATMAN LOGO BABY T-SHIRT You'll turn all the guys' heads when you show up in Batman gear! Toss your flowered pink shirts for this black baby tee with the Batman logo on the front. (7294/TL-BBT-281) (CAUT: 4) OSFA $16.95 SUPERMAN AMERICANA 3-D CAP Two all-time favorites have meshed together to bring you this navy brushed cotton twill hat –– Superman and America! The Superman symbol, done in eye-catching 3-D embroidery, is colored in none other than the stars and strips of the American flag! Velcro closure. (5209/2013305) (CAUT: 4) Cap $12.95 SUPERMAN ROYAL LOGO STRETCH FIT CAP Turn heads when you wear this royal blue cap with catchy metallic embroidery! The classic red and gold Superman logo appears on the front of this stretch fit crushed cotton cap. (5209/2012787) (CAUT: 4) Cap $12.95 SUPERMAN FIST OF JUSTICE T-SHIRT You've heard about his super-human strength, and his is one fist you don't want to see in your face! On a justice mission, Superman flies on this jumbo print red tee. (7294/SM-314) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 SUPERMAN KRYPTO MY DOG IS SUPER T-SHIRT This isn't just any dog in a cape –– it's Krypto! Superman's super pet is the star of this white T-shirt! (7294/SM-317) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 SUPERMAN RED RAYS T-SHIRT It doesn't take x-ray vision to see the awesomeness of this shirt! "Superman" and the S-shield are dramatically set in front of red rays on this black shirt. (7294/SM-315) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SUPERMAN MAN OF STEEL ANALOG WATCH You'll be checking the time every five minutes with this piece, and not because you're waiting for something, but because you can't stop yourself from admiring you Superman watch! With Superman on the face, this analog watch has a Stainless Steel band. (427/LI-2053) (CAUT: 4) Watch $105.00 DRAGONBALL Z DRAGONBALL Z FLAME GOKU T-SHIRT Goku's throwing a red-hot fireball on this even hotter shirt! This black tee features crystalina ink on the large back image and front chest logo. (7296/2422011) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 DRAGONBALL Z POWER STAFF T-SHIRT Better arm yourself cause a staff is headed your way! From the hit anime Dragonball Z comes this navy T-shirt featuring gel heat transfer ink on the front chest image and side sleeve. (7296/4300411) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 DRAGONBALL Z RUSHING TRUNKS T-SHIRT This action-packed image of Trunks appears on this white shirt with black glitter. The glistening image is on the back of the shirt with a front chest logo. (7296/2419511) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 FANTASY CELTIC VISIONS DRAGON STERLING PENDANT Made of sterling silver, this pendant has a dragon wrapped around a moon with a Celtic design inside. Comes with a 20" cord. (8343/1651) (CAUT: 4) Pendant $19.95 PEWTER PENDANTS Liven up any outfit with these pewter pendants. Choose from the Baphomet pendant by Axel, the Pagan Assassin pendant, and the Pagan Osirian pendant. (8343) (CAUT: 4) AXEL BAPHOMET (1767)––Pendant $55.95 PAGAN ASSASSIN (521)––Pendant $11.95 PAGAN OSIRIAN (535)––Pendant $22.95 COURTNEY DAVIS CROSS OF FIRE T-SHIRT Designed by modern Celtic artist Courtney Davis, whose inspiration comes from an ancient culture. This black Cross of Fire shirt embodies the respect for the natural world. (8343/2684) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 JIM FITZPATRICK BOOK OF CONQUESTS T-SHIRT The design on this black T-shirt is based on the Tuatha De Danann, an ancient race of heroes reputed to have lived in Ireland in pre-Celtic times and celebrated by myth and legend. Designed by self-taught artist Jim Fitzpatrick. (8343/2689) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MARVEL EMBROIDERED PATCHES You certainly don't need a hold in your jeens to want these patches. Sew them on your pants, jacket, hat, bookbag –– anywhere you please! (559) (CAUT: 4) CAPTAIN AMERICA (21-950-168)––Patch $3.25 PUNISHER (21-950-169)––Patch $3.25 SPIDER-MAN CLIMBING T-SHIRT Fear of heights? Not Spider-Man! He's climbing up a skyscraper on this black T-shirt. (559/21-301-92) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 SPIDER-MAN HIGH DENSITY MOVIE SHOOTING WEB T-SHIRT Villains know to watch their back with the Wall Crawler around, or they'll find themselves stuck in a sticky situation. Spider- Man's caught in his web-slinging action on this royal blue shirt. (559/21-338-408) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 XXL $17.95 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE RED TONAL T-SHIRT With the new blockbuster film hitting streets, this shirt is sure to steal some glances. This bright scarlet shirt has Spider-Man ready to pounce, with a faded image of the Wall Crawler upside down, and a black spider chillin' on the side. (559/21-301- 409) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SPIDER-MAN WEB REPEAT SILK TIE Give the stuffed shirts a smile with this tie sporting the famous comic hero Spider-Man! Made of silk, this black tie has a repeating pattern if spider webs, and a red and blue Spider-Man. (8751/326541) (CAUT: 4) Tie $25.00 THING HI DENSITY T-SHIRT Ben Grimm –– transformed into a super-strong man-rock and transformed onto this shirt!He's called the Thing! This black tee has the Thing stomping towards you, with his fist raised, ready to pound! (559/21-338-288) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MOVIES & TV BETTY BOOP AMERICAN RIDER T-SHIRT WITH BENDABLE PVC FIGURE The cute, wide-eyed cartoon star sits on a motorcycle with the American flag waving in the background of this black shirt. Comes with a bendable PVC figure! (4750/TS6087/BB901H) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 BETTY BOOP BOOPAMEATAVEGAMIN T-SHIRT WITH BENDABLE PVC FIGURE Whether it's really 100% pure or not, you'll still buy a bottle of Betty's health remedy. After all, it's cutie Betty Boop and she's winking at you. You can even see the hearts flyin' on this white shirt. (4750/TS6096/BB01H) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 GUMBY FACE T-SHIRT WITH BENDABLE PVC FIGURE Even though just his face appears on this Kelly green shirt, there's no mistaking who it is! It's Gumby! And, this shirt comes with a poseable PVC figure of your favorite green guy! (4750/TS102/GB106) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 MONOPOLY GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL T-SHIRT Do not pass Go, and do not collect $200, go directly to jail! This bright orange T-shirt duplicates the card from the world's most played game, Monopoly! (559/71-301-10) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 OPERATION GAMEBOARD RINGER T-SHIRT Ohhh that sound! The buzzing from the game that tests your nerves lets you know that you should not be a surgeon! The gameboard from Operation is on this white shirt with red sleeve ends and collar. (559/71-346-36) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 MONTY PYTHON MINISTRY OF SILLY WALKS T-SHIRT If you walk like the guy on this rust colored shirt, people won't be staring cause they're admiring your clothes, they'll be staring cause you're walking like an idiot! (6358/4051) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 MONTY PYTHON AND THEN HOLY GRAIL T-SHIRT This blue shirt pays homage to the classic slapstick comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail. The title and a grail appear on the front, with the phrase, " I unclog my nose towards you, sons of a window dresser! I wave my private parts at your aunties, you brightly colored, mealy-templed, cranberry-smelling, electric donkey-bottom biter!" on the back. (6358/4148) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $18.95 XXL $19.95 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL CAP This black Monty Python hat features the Black Knight and the phrase, "I move for no man." (6358/6690) (CAUT: 4) Cap $20.95 POPEYE BOULEVARD T-SHIRT WITH BENDABLE PVC FIGURE Know for his spinach consumption, Popeye strolls down the Boulevard of Leafy Greens on this black tee. Comes with a bendable PVC figure. (4750/TS812/PB1451H) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $15.95 POPEYE I YAM WHAT I YAM T-SHIRT WITH BENDABLE PVC FIGURE He is what he is, or as he says, "I yam what I yam," Popeye is a sailor man, but he's also 100% American, as he makes it known on this white shirt with the American flag in the background. Comes with a bendable PVC figure! (4750/TS811PB1451H) (CAUT: 4) L-XXL $15.95 SIMPSONS SIMPSONS BART I HAVE ISSUES T-SHIRT The way Bart is scowling on this black shirt, it doesn't even need to say that he has issues! (559/95-301-62) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS HOMER STUPID RINGER T-SHIRT The smartest man in Springfield, Homer, of course, declares his genius on this white ringer shirt trimmed in royal blue. (559/95-346-65) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 SIMPSONS RALPH FOREIGN OBJECT T-SHIRT What will Ralph stick up his nose this time? His finger is a repeat offender, but on this black shirt his options are a key, nail, eraser, coin, lollipop, or shelled peanut. (559/95-301-143) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $16.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS EPISODE II TAN REPLICA BASEBALL CAP A red and navy Star Wars logo is embroidered on the front of this beige cap. Made of washed cotton twill, this cap features navy visor piping and Velcro closure. (5209/2013392) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Cap $9.95 STAR WARS EPISODE II SABER LOGO BRUSHED STRETCH FIT PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE CAP A Previews Exclusive! Ah, how we love those different colored light weapons! Unique to Star Wars, fans have their futuristic weapon of choice. This black has a light saber on the bill and a 3-D embroidered Star Wars logo outlined in red. (5209) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Cap $13.95 STAR WARS DARTH VADER COVER RINGER T-SHIRT He started out as Anakin and eventually succumbed to the hate and anger, turning him into Darth Vader! The ultimate Star Wars icon makes an appearance on this black-trimmed ringer shirt. (6242/LFSG01W) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. L-XL $19.95 STAR WARS THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK T-SHIRT It was the second film released, but it's Episode V! The Empire Strikes Back hit the theaters in 1980, and it's still a favorite. This black shirt features the stars and the title on the front. (6242/LFSB11U) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. L-XL $17.95 STAR WARS GLITTER DARTH VADER T-SHIRT The Dark Lord of the Sith appears on the front of this black-trimmed ringer shirt featuring stunning glitter ink! (6242/LFS01W) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. L-XL $19.95 STAR WARS EPISODE II ANALOG WATCH This analog watch features a unique face with a circular clock with The Attack of the Clones titles set inside a silver square. Featuring a black band, it comes in a collectible box with art from the movie. (427/LI-2051) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Watch $85.00 STAR WARS EPISODE II BOBA FETT ANALOG WATCH He is a legendary bounty hunter, completely covered in armor, making his real identity unknown. He's all business, and thought to be dead. Don't waste any time getting your hands on this Boba Fett analog watch! Features a silver band and black face that comes in a collectible box with dog tags. (427/LI-2055) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Watch $105.00 MISCELLANEOUS TIMEX WRIST RAVE WATCHES This is more than just a watch, this is a piece of equipment! Features seven different melodies with techno rhythm tracks; a "Catch Me" game where you must catch the monsters as they bounce around the screen, with three different skill levels; a "Beat Crazy" game where you test your rhythm skills with animated dancing characters, with three skill levels; and a daily alarm. Oh, and it tells time too! Available in blue or grey. (5220) (CAUT: 4) BLUE (72421)––Watch $24.00 GREY (72401)––Watch $24.00 TIMEX INTERACTIVE WATCHES Choose from three different interactive Timex watches, that each come in four different colors! The Wise Guy watches feature a daily fortune cookie (with 70 different fortunes), an animated Bob 'n Bill show (with 15 different cartoons), data bank, "Love Me, Love Me Not" game, "Face Ball Challenge" hand-eye coordination game, "Angel of Devil" game, "Love & Money" rating game, stopwatch/alarm/timer, and 30 m. water resistance. The Power Fighter watches feature real time action fighting, one or two player game options, a choice of 10 different fighters, a "Hall of Fame" for top three players, 30 m. of water resistance, and a daily alarm. Please see details for Wrist Rave watches listed above. (5220/TA2136) Watch SRP: $24.00Ea. COMIC THEMES BAD KITTY AND CHASTITY FULL LOADED T-SHIRT All Catherine Bell wanted to do was see her patents and tell them the truth behind her fiancé's death. But things kept getting in the way. Things like the FBI hunting "America's most dangerous woman," things like a 400-year-old prophecy concerning all were-kind, things like her cat Lucky falling prey to the curse of the wolf, things like being chased by rasputin, leader of the Were Nation! Nothing for it but to load up, team up with sassy vampire Chastity, and kick butt! Give these gals room to move with you when you wear this striking black full-frontal design shirt. (133) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 LADY DEATH LAST RITES T-SHIRT As a woman, it's great to be alive and feel the breeze blowing through your hair, billowing your cloak and cooling your skin. But what if you're the Diva of Death, trapped on Earth in New York in mortal form? Lady Death faces her ultimate dilemma – – will she return to being the cold, remote goddess she once was or will she taste joy and remain as warm flesh? You've seen her alive, so add your body heat to the ritual and wear this realistic, full-frontal, pulse-pounding portrayal of Lady Death by Ricky Carralero on this black tee. (133) (CAUT: 4) L-XL $17.99 TOYS SECTION ANIME DRAGONBALL Z 5-INCH LIGHT & SOUND SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES These deluxe "Energy Glow" figures stand on bases and power up at the touch of a button! Figures make energizing sounds and glow as they "transform" to their Super Saiyan forms! This series will include: Goku, Gohan, and Maijin Vegeta. Batteries included. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (8827/50550) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America (excluding Puerto Rico). This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99Ea. DRAGONBALL Z SERIES 8 & 9 ACTION FIGURES Get ready for more martial arts mayhem with the battlin' buddies of Dragonball Z! These figures stand approximately 5" tall, and feature limited articulation. Series 8 is scheduled to include: Super Saiyan Trunks & Super Saiyan Goten, Super Saiyan Gohan, Videl with Dinosaur, Dabura, and Angelic Goku; Series 9 is scheduled to include: Babidi (with Cocoon Egg), Krillin, Puipui, Majin Buu (with Puppy & Cookie), and Hercule. Blister card packagaing. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (8827) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America (excluding Puerto Rico). This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 8 (40111.8)—Figure $7.99Ea. SERIES 9 (40111.9)—Figure $7.99Ea. DRAGONBALL STRIKING "Z" FIGHTERS SERIES 2 ACTION FIGURES Now some of your favorite Dragonball Z characters can actually perform some of their trademark fighting moves with these Striking "Z" Fighter action figures! This series will include: Great Saiyanman, Goku, Krillin, and Perfect Cell, each with its own unique fighting action and break-apart accessory wall! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (8827/41000) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America (excluding Puerto Rico). This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.50Ea. FINAL FANTASY X ACTION FIGURES Final Fantasy X, the hit Sony Playstation 2 role-playing game, has taken the gaming world by storm! Now you can collect some of your favorites from the epic adventure as these cool Bandai action figures! This series will feature Tidus, Yuna, and Seymour, each intricately detailed and including accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (9036/91900) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America (not available in Puerto Rico). This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $10.99Ea. SERIAL EXPERIMENTS LAIN SCHOOLGIRL UNIFORM DOLL As seen in Pioneer's popular anime series, Lain crosses over from the digital world to the real world, thanks to the new Lain Collector's Doll! The doll measures 8" tall, is fully articulated, and includes a wearable backpack and laptop computer accessory. The Lain Collector's Doll is limited to 3,000 pieces. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4522/1510) (CAUT: 4) Doll $24.99 MAN/MACHINE INTERFACE 12-INCH FIGURES From Man/Machine Interface, the upcoming sequel to the anime/manga classic, Ghost in the Shell, comes this new series of detailed and articulated figures of the story's lead character, Motoko Aramaki. Available in three styles: Silver Combat Suit, Gunmetal Combat Suit, and White Undercover Agent Outfit. Each fully articulated figure stands approximately 12" tall, and features accessories. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4387) (CAUT: 4) GUNMETAL COMBAT SUIT (71502)—Figure $32.99 SILVER COMBAT SUIT (71501)—Figure $32.99 WHITE AGENT OUTFIT (71503)—Figure $32.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A ROBOTECH SD CHROME MORPHER PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE SKULL LEADER FIGURE A Previews Exclusive! Robotech Ace Roy Fokker's "Skull Leader" Varitech Fighter is now available as this Previews Exclusive, super-deformed morpher! Packaged in a an illustrated collector's tin, this transformable figure features a pull-back motor and can be morphed from jet fighter to Varitech robot, and features a cool chrome finish! Available now! (4522/2630) Figure $11.99 ********************** BANDAI STUDIOWORKS ACTION FIGURES Released in Japan as the S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) series, these highly detailed figures are coming to America under Bandai's Studioworks line! Japan's classic 1970s Tokusatsu (live-action) heroes have been enjoying a recent resurgence in popularity in their native land, and they've been given a modern, updated look. Each boxed figure comes with an array of weapons and accessories, as well as variant hands and limbs for a variety of poses. This series is scheduled to include: Bijinda, Kikaida, and Hakaida. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (9036) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America (no Puerto Rico). BIJINDA (91602)—Figure SRP: $16.99 HAKAIDA (91603)—Figure SRP: $16.99 KIKAIDA (91601)—Figure SRP: $16.99 YU-GI-OH 2-INCH FIGURES WITH HOLO-BASES ASSORTMENT From the hit anime series on Kids WB! Yu-Gi-Oh follows a young boy who gains a super-powered alter ego when he solves an ancient Egyptian puzzle given to him by his grandfather. Tied into the popular in-show card game, "Duel Monsters", Yugi discovers that the monsters are real, and that they all need a good beating! This series of 2" figures — with cool holographic bases — feature Yugi and his friends, as well as the various monsters he encounters! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (744/A56451) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure w/Base SRP: $3.75Ea. YU-GI-OH 6-INCH FIGURES WITH GAMES ASSORTMENT From the hit anime series on Kids WB! These 6" action figures feature the main characters from the hit WB cartoon series, Yu- Gi-Oh, each accompanied by pieces and cards that can be used to play Yu-Gi-Oh-inspired games! This series is scheduled to include: Yugi (pose #1), Kaiba, Dark Magician, Tristan, Pegasus, and Yugi (pose #2). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (744/A56467) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure w/Base SRP: $10.00Ea. BARBIE BARBIE & SNOOPY: FLYING ACES DOLL SET Barbie teams up with Snoopy to battle the dreaded Red Baron! Dressed to co-pilot the Sopwith Camel, Barbie wears a white shirt, faux leather jacket, and striking red scarf. Boots and aviator goggles complete her classic attire. The "Snoopy as WWI Flying Ace" plush wears a faux leather aviator cap and red scarf. Both toys come packaged in a window box with doll stand. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (744/55558) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll Set SRP: $34.50 BARBIE AS DAPHNE WITH SCOOBY DOO DOLL SET Zoinks! Barbie turns ghost-breaker as she dresses the part of groovy 70s cartoon babe, Daphne! Dressed in a hot pink coat and go-go boots, Barbie includes various accessories including a flashlight, laptop computer, crate-style purse, and phone. The Scooby Doo plush includes a "SD" dog tag and box of Scooby Snacks! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (744/55587) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Doll Set SRP: $20.99 COMIC BOOK HEROES SPIDER-MAN POSEABLE DIE-CAST FIGURES You're Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is swinging your way in this line of die-cast metal figures! Spidey and his deadliest foes are immortalized as 2 ˝" tall figures, each featuring limited articulation. This series is scheduled to include: Spider-Man w/Web Glove, Spider-Man w/Web Shield, Spider-Armor Spider-Man, Venom, Hobgoblin, Doctor Octopus, and Classic Spider- Man. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship June 2002. (49/70070) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $1.25Ea. DIE-CAST THE HOT WHEELS BLUE BOOK PACK This Hot Wheels collector's guide features photos of the complete 2002 line of basic cards, so collectors can check off the models they have/need. The guide comes packaged with three Hot Wheels cars, two randomly chosen models, and a third exclusive car, specially designed for this package and available nowhere else! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (744/56033) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast Kit SRP: $6.50Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING AMERICAN HEROES SERIES 2 DIE-CASTS Whether in times of crisis or daily need, the men and women of the Police, Fire, and Rescue teams of the USA are our real American Heroes! This second series of American Heroes die-casts vehicles used by our nation's law enforcement and fire/rescue services, and is scheduled to include: CHP Dodge Monaco (Black & White), '59 Cadillac Ambulance (White), Fire Chief '80s Crown Victoria (Red), ATF Bureau '61 Ford Galaxie (Green), Humvee Underwater (Yellow), and Rescue/NY Port Authority Chevy Tahoe (White/Blue). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6243/333-02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING CAMAROS II 35TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES 1 DIE-CASTS Yet another Chevy classic celebrates an anniversary! The Camaro turns 35, and Johnny Lightning has the die-cast replicas of its many looks! This series is scheduled to include: Anniversary T-Top (Orange), '87 IROC-Z (White), '70 Camaro RS (Gold), '69 Hardtop (Turquoise), '67 Sports Coupe (Maroon), and '75 Rally Sport (Red). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6243/427-01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Die-Cast SRP: $3.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING: LIGHTNING BRIGADE SERIES 7 DIE-CASTS Out past the booming thunder comes these fine-tuned war machines with attitude! Where applicable, all die-cast vehicles features clear windshields and "Real Wheels" for tires. All feature an Olive Drab color scheme. This series is scheduled to include: D-Day M-16 Half-Track, Willys Jeep (Top Up), WC54 Ambulance, 6x6 Fuel Tanker, CCKW 6x6, and Jeep w/Gun. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6243/305-07) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-casts SRP: $5.25Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING MOONEYES SERIES 1 DIE-CASTS Johnny Lightining pays homage to Dean Moon and his Mooneyes company — a name synonymous with quality and integrity in the field of speed and racing equipment — with this line of die-cast cars based on their popular hot rod designs! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6243/460-01) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.75Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING REBEL RODS SERIES 4 DIE-CASTS Cool rides from the rockin' days of yesteryear! This series is scheduled to include: Cheetah (Green), '69 Super Bee (Silver Chrome), '57 Corvette Gasser (Yellow), '64 GTO (Apricot), '72 Plymouth Road Runner (Moulin Rouge), and '69 Charger Daytona (White). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6243/375-04) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.75 JOHNNY LIGHTNING SCOOBY DOO DIE-CAST KITS This series of 1:64 scale die-cast kits allows you to build several different ghost-chasing vehicles, each emblazoned with color graphics of Scooby, Shaggy, Velma, Fred and Daphne, including the classic Mystery Machine itself! Assembly required. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (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 Kit SRP: $4.99Ea. JOHNNY LIGHTNING VOLKSWAGENS SERIES 2 DIE-CASTS That marvel of German engineering returns in a second series featuring several different Volkswagen models from which to choose! This series is scheduled to include: '65 VW Beetle (Yellow), '01 VW Neo Beetle (White), '65 VW 21 Window Bus (Aqua/White), '66 VW Type 2 Pick-Up (Orange), '99 Neo Beetle Custom (Black/Red), and '65 VW Beetle (Tan). Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6243/359-02) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.75 RACING CHAMPIONS CORVETTES SERIES 1 DIE-CASTS Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Chevy "street shark", the Corvette! This first series of 1:64 scale die-cast replicas is scheduled to include: '98 Corvette Convertible (Red), '53 Corvette (Polo White), '69 Corvette L-88 (Burgundy), '57 Corvette Convertible (Aztec Copper), '63 Corvette Coupe (Daytona Blue), and '97 Corvette Coupe (Black). Also available in kit form! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (476) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast (76272A) SRP: $5.25Ea. Die-Cast Kit SRP: $5.25Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS MUSCLE & CONCEPT CAR DIE-CASTS 1:64th scale collectible die-cast cars featuring a rotating inventory of styles and models! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (476/76224) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $2.25Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS NASCAR PREMIUM STOCK CAR DIE-CASTS 1:64th scale collectible die-cast cars featuring some of the most recognized drivers in NASCAR. Each car comes packaged with a collectible trading card of varying rarity. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (476/76203) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $6.25Ea. RACING CHAMPIONS NHRA COLLECTOR'S SERIES DIE-CASTS 1:64th scale collectible die-cast cars featuring the greatest names on the hot rodding circuit! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (476/76212) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Die-Cast SRP: $3.49Ea. MARILYN MONROE DIE-CAST CAR SERIES: THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH A Diamond Select Offering! Third in a series of six cars! The most glamorous entertainer of all time returns to the die-cast world in this 1955 Crown Victoria, wrapped in the movie poster from 1955's The Seven Year Itch. Marilyn Monroe, beauty personified, thrilled and delighted audiences in this tale of a man who begins fantasizing about the blonde upstairs when his wife is out of the country. The Seven Year Itch is a fan-favorite and contains the famous "subway grating/white dress" scene that has been immortalized time and time again. Each car comes with a first-ever trading card of the movie, and the blister card features scenes from the film and a portion of Marilyn's biography. Guaranteed to ship in June 2002. (4667/63514) (CAUT: 4) Die-Cast SRP: $7.99 GAMES BEYBLADE BASIC BATTLETOP WITH LAUNCHER ASSORTMENT The Japanese toy sensation Beyblades hits our shores in a big way with the launch of the series of customizable battle-tops! Beyblades is all about custom-building high-performance tops that can battle against other Beyblade tops. You can interchange parts from various tops for ultimate performance and battle, then launch them into action in the self-contained Beystadium arena. With a pull of the ripcord launcher, two Beyblade The last one standing emerges victorious. This assortment features several different styles, each with its own launcher. Closed boxed packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (309/82500) (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. Battletop SRP: $8.99Ea. BEYBLADE DELUXE LAUNCHERS Get more spin on your battling' Beyblade with this deluxe launcher! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (309/82510) (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. Battletop SRP: $8.99Ea. MILITARY FIGURES G.I. JOE 3 ľ-INCH FALL 2002 ALPHA & BRAVO VEHICLE ASSORTMENTS Take your Joe and Cobra forces into battle with these 1- and 2-man vehicles, each with its own exclusive pilot/driver! The "Alpha" assortment is scheduled to include: Assault Quad (w/Gung Ho), Fang III (w/Cobra CLAWS), Cobra Venom Cycle, G.I. Joe Rapid-Fire Tank; The "Bravo" assortment is scheduled to include: Cobra Strike Hiss III (with Neo-Viper) and G.I. Joe Sand Razor (w/Dusty). Both assortment's vehicles include "Sound Attack" features! Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (309) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. ALPHA VEHICLE (57405) SRP:$13.25Ea. BRAVO VEHICLE (57415) SRP:$20.75Ea. SPECIAL FORCES MISSION 2 ACTION FIGURES Special Forces figures are highly-detailed and extremely accurate representations of the world's elite military units, represented as 6" action figures! Every detail of these modern soldiers is captured in stunning realism, from the weapons they use to the camouflage they wear. These figures feature removable accessories and interchangeable weapons to allow the maximum amount of play/display value! This series is scheduled to include: U.S. Navy SEAL Night Ops, U.S. Navy SEAL Team 6—Red Cell, U.S. Army 75th Ranger Battalion, U.S. Army 5th Special Forces Medic—Green Berets, U.S. Army Delta Force, and Mercenary. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (5292) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $8.49Ea. SPECIAL FORCES ACCESSORY PACKS Outfit your Special Forces figures with these new accessory packs, featuring a multitude of weapons and equipment for every situation! Several packs to choose from, including Small Arms, Sniper Post, and Field Gear. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (5292) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Packs SRP: $5.89Ea. MISCELLANEOUS BABY GOTHIC CTHULHU PLUSH The striking Gothic Cthulhu plush is back in this smaller, take-the-hideous-Elder-god-wherever-you-go 6" tall format! He's black and silver with scary red eyes! Just throw him in your backpack if he gives you any trouble! Scheduled to ship in June . (4231/HP007) (CAUT: 4) Plush $5.99 TOY FARE EXCLUSIVE ACTION FIGURES Previously available as Toy Fare mail-order exclusives! New Lower Prices! Now you can score a plethora of action figure exclusives, all originally offered for sale via mail order through Toy Fare magazine, and now available in limited supplies at low, low pricing! Choose from: The Big Show (w/WWF base), Debra (w/WWF base), Earth X Venom (11 pts of articulation), Madman (w/variant head & rocket pack), The Matrix's Trinity (w/weapons), The Rock (w/cloth shirt & WWF base), Superman Eradicator (w/removable cape), and the X-Men's Morph (w/cloth cape). Each figure is extremely limited and packaged in its original mailer box (some plain, some illustrated). Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (CAUT: 4) BIG SHOW—Figure $5.99 DEBRA—Figure $5.99 EARTH X VENOM—Figure $5.99 MADMAN—Figure $5.99 MATRIX TRINITY—Figure $5.99 THE ROCK—Figure $5.99 SUPERMAN ERADICATOR—Figure $5.99 BIG SHOW—Figure $5.99 BIG SHOW—Figure $5.99 MORPH—Figure $5.99 MOVIES & TV IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN! FIGURES The Halloween special starring Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang come to life via these figures! Measuring approximately 4" tall with limited articulation, each figures comes with themed Halloween accessories and interlocking display bases. Choose from: Charlie Brown, with Halloween costume and trick-or-treat bag; Linus Van Pelt, with a light-up jack-o- lantern; Snoopy, with Flying Ace costume and Woodstock; Schroeder, with a grand piano and haunted candelabra; Lucy Van Pelt, with Halloween costume and witch mask; and Sally Brown, with a mini-pumpkin and a "Welcome Great Pumpkin" sign. Also available in two convenient sets. Set 1 includes: Charlie Brown, Sally, and Linus. Set 2 includes: Snoopy, Lucy, and Schroeder. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (6243) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. The individual figures are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1 (7750)––Figures SRP: $7.99Ea. SET 1 (7761)––Figures $19.99 SET 2 (7762)––Figures $19.99 IT'S THE GREAT PUMPKIN, CHARLIE BROWN! SNOOPY'S DOGHOUSE PLAYSET It's Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace! This deluxe playset interlocks with the display bases of the Series 1 figures and Snoopy's house can be removed for more adventures! Set includes Snoopy figure with Flying Ace costume, flying airplane sounds for battling the Red Baron, the pumpkin patch with light-up jack-o-lantern and spooky sounds, and Halloween stickers to decorate the doghouse! Complete set measures 8" x 6" x 6". Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July. (6243/7766) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Playset $21.99 GOOD OL' CHARLIE BROWN SERIES 1 FIGURES Created by the legendary Charles Schulz, these characters have found a home in the hearts of millions. These figures will make a great addition to your Peanuts collection. Choose from: Charlie Brown, with kite and kit-eating tree; Lucy, with client stool and psychiatric help booth; Pig-Pen, with dirt cloud and messy feature insert figure into water to clean, as figure dries the dirt reappears; Sally, with a mini-pumpkin and "Welcome Great Pumpkin" sign; Linus, with chatting wall and philosophy book; Snoopy, with dog dish, bird bath, and Woodstock; and Schroeder, with a grand piano and haunted candelabra. Figures measure approximately 4" tall. Also available in two convenient sets. Set 1 includes: Charlie Brown, Sally, and Linus. Set 2 includes: Snoopy, Lucy, and Schroeder. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (8644/12093) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. The individual figures are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1 (7770)––Figures SRP: $7.99Ea. SET 1 (7781)––Figures $19.99 SET 2 (7782)––Figures $19.99 LORD OF THE RINGS 12-INCH FIGURES SERIES II These 12" figures replicate some of the key players in the Academy Award-nominated blockbuster hit, Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring! Each fully poseable figure comes dressed in an authentic fabric costume that flawlessly captures the character's distinctive outfit from the film. This series is scheduled to include: Aragorn, Galadriel, and Gimli. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (49/81100) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $23.99Ea. MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL 12-INCH BLACK KNIGHT FIGURE Sculpted by Jared Chapman, this 12" figure of the Black Knight is from the comedic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Done in 1/6 scale. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4310/3707) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America. Figure $40.00 MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL BLACK KNIGHT PLUSH Arthur and his men meet an array of obstacles on their quest for the holy grail, one of them a very persistent Black Knight! This well-known character emerges from none other than Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the 1975 cult film. The Black Knight stands 11" tall and features arms and legs that can be ripped off, leaving blood-colored sockets. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4231/MP009) (CAUT: 4) Plush SRP: $12.99 AUSTIN POWERS 3 ACTION FIGURES Yeah baby! Yeah! Austin Powers (Mike Myers) returns this summer for his third shagadelic cinematic adventure, this time landing in the funky '70s! It's disco, danger, and an all-new villain for our International Man of Mystery, and of course, there wil be toys! This series (from the as yet untitled third Powers epic), is scheduled to include: Classic Austin, '70s Austin, Fat Bastard, Dr. Evil/Mini-Me 2-Pack, Foxy Cleopatra (Destiny's Child's Beyonce Knowles), and Mike Myers' latest outrageous character, Goldmember! Blister Card Packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (10000) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: The Series 1 figures are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $??.??Ea. BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA SERIES 1 FIGURES John Carpenter's 1986 action/adventure cult classic featured Kurt Russell as arrogant and foolishly brave truck driver, Jack Burton, who finds himself caught up in a kidnapping involving a Chinese girl with green eyes, a wizard vying for immortality, and kung fu… lots of kung fu! This first series of 7" tall figures is scheduled to include: Jack Burton, Wang Chi, Egg Chen, Lo Pan, Lightning, and the Chinese Wildman. Also available is a 12" figure of Jack Burton, featuring a real cloth outfit, weapons, and a dead-on likeness of actor Kurt Russell. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4387) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: The Series 1 figures are sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. SERIES 1 (71000)––Figures SRP: $10.99Ea. 12" JACK BURTON (71101)––Figure $28.99 THE MATRIX 12-INCH FIGURES Who could forget the groundbreaking special effects of The Matrix? From the sci-fi hit come these all-new 12" figures. Choose from Agent Smith, Morpheus, and Cypher. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4387) (CAUT: 4) AGENT SMITH (28058)––Figure $28.99 MATRIX WORLD CYPHER (28056)––Figure $28.99 MATRIX WORLD MORPHEUS (28054)––Figure $28.99 MICRONAUTS SERIES 1 FIGURES From the depths of Innerspace… welcome to the new and amazing world of the Micronauts! Originally created in the late '70s by Mego Corp., the Micronauts was a hugely successful toy line that featured awesome playability and interchangeable parts. Continuing the tradition of the classic line, the new Micronauts will be updated versions of the classic toys, along with all-new, never-before-seen characters! Soon to be an Image Comics series, the Micronauts are poised to be the next big thing! This first series of 3 ľ" action figures is scheduled to include: Time Traveler, Space Glider, Acroyear, and Membros. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (8644/11028) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $7.99Ea. MICRONAUTS: BARON KARZA DELUXE BOXED SET The Micronauts' deadliest enemy is the evil Baron Karza, supreme ruler of Innerspace! Accompanied by his trusted steed, Andromeda, Baron Karza can combine with Andromeda to become a classic centaur or a rolling juggernaut of destruction! Featuring magnetic ball-and-socket joints, Baron Karza is fully poseable and stands 6" tall! Both Karza and his horse featuring firing fists/missiles! Both come packaged together in one deluxe boxed set! Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (8644/11026) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $25.00 MUPPET SHOW 25TH ANNIVERSARY DIE-CAST CARS After 25 years, it's time again for Corgi to "get things started" on the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational Muppetational…" Muppet Show Die-Cast Cars Series! Back from the archives come four of your favorite Jim Henson creations, all based on original toolings from the 1970s and measuring approximately 3 ľ" x 2"! Choose from: Kermit, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and Miss Piggy models, each packaged in an illustrated window box, and featuring a PVC Muppet driver behind the wheel! Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6432) (CAUT: 4) ANIMAL (CC06604)—Die-Cast $7.99 FOZZIE BEAR (CC06602)—Die-Cast $7.99 KERMIT (CC06601)—Die-Cast $7.99 MISS PIGGY (CC06603)—Die-Cast $7.99 SCORPION KING FIGURES The WWF's The Rock not only got his own movie, The Scorpion King, but now he's got a whole line of figures to boot! This series includes: Mathayus (The Rock), Cassandra (Kelly Hu), and Balthazar (Michael Duncan Clark). Each features a detailed likeness of the actor, along with various character-specific accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4301/M70070) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. This item may be available through mass market retail outlets before shipping to specialty market retailers. Figures SRP: $8.49Ea. MUSIC KORN FIGURES Korn is adored by skaters and punkers who love fierce and ferocious music. Your own energized concert can be held at home with these Korn figures! Choose from Jonathan, Fleldy, Munky, Head, and David. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (5096/SGA2002) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure $14.99 STAR WARS STAR WARS 25TH ANNIVERSARY MULTI-PACK FIGURES In celebration of the greatest sci-fi saga come these special 25th Anniversary multi-pack figures! Choose from: Luke & Leia, Han & Chewie, and Obi-Wan & Darth Vader. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (309/84485) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure Packs (x2) SRP: $18.99Ea. STAR WARS: EPISODE II 12-INCH JANGO FETT FIGURE (309/32509) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Figure SRP: $42.99 STAR WARS: EPISODE II ELECTRONIC "GOTTA HAVE" FIGURES (309/84891) (CAUT: 1 & 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $43.00Ea. STAR WARS: EPISODE II SLAVE I VEHICLE (309/84873) (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. Vehicle SRP: $34.49 VIDEO GAMES AMERICAN MCGEE'S ALICE II BLACK WHITE RABBIT FIGURE A Previews Shared Exclusive! This variant version of the twisted White Rabbit is a chiller to be sure! Re-decorated in black fur, the "White Rabbit" is now a darker, more frightening shade of evil! Dressed in a gray hat and coat, he will mesmerize you with his cold, dead pupil-less eyes. And when he looks at his pocket watch (decorated with a skull on its face), you'll know what time it is…! Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4753) (CAUT: 4) Figure SRP: $13.99 RUNE VIKING WARRIORS SERIES 1 FIGURES This series features three characters from the hit PC and PlayStation 2 video game, Rune by Human Head Studios. Choose from: Ragnar, Conrack, and the Wren Valkyrie. Each figure comes with multiple weapons from a selection of swords, battle- axes, hammers, maces, and shields. Plus, each Viking warrior can hold the severed head of a slain enemy! Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (491/003) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $14.99Ea. STATUES & MODELS SECTION ANIME DRAGONBALL Z SERIES 3 MODEL KITS Now you can build some of your favorite Dragonball Z characters with these all-new snap-toghether model kits! Each kit is molded in colored plastic, making painting virtually unnecessary! Once built, each figure features several points of articulation, making it almost like a do-it-yourself action figure! This series is scheduled to include: Android 16, Android 20, Perfect Cell, and Gohan. Assembly required. Boxed. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (8827/40521) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America (excluding Puerto Rico). This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Kit SRP: $9.49Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRIGUN WOLFWOOD PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE VARIANT BUST A Previews Exclusive! Under the tutelage and guidance of the Chapel of the Evergreen, Nicholas Wolfwood preaches the gospel with both his words… and his guns! A professed sinner seeking forgiveness in a harsh, cruel universe as a traveling man of faith, his skills as a gunfighter have proven invaluable (and necessary!) in dispensing the Lord's work through pain and retribution. Now you can show your support for his reverent cause by displaying this fully painted, cold-cast bust sculpture, featuring a variant re-sculpted exposed cross with added sunglasses, capturing the supporting character of the popular Trigun animated series in all his prominent glory! Available now! (8644) (CAUT: 4) Bust $45.00 *********************** COMIC BOOK HEROES CHAOS! LADY DEATH SWORD #2: APOCALYPSE A Diamond Select Offering! Even the Diva of Destruction loves to accessorize, which means, Lady Death has wielded more than one arcane blade in her long, tumultuous career. This month, Eternal Toys and Diamond Select Toys present Apocalypse, the second in their series of three Lady Death's sword. Measuring 12" in length, with silver plating, this highly detailed collector's piece. can be yours to wield as Lady Death once did. Apocalypse comes in collector-friendly window box packaging, with Lady Death comic book artwork emblazoned across it! Guaranteed in stores June 26, 2002! (4667) Sword $50.00 STAR OF THE MONTH CHAOS! LADY DEATH SWORD #1: DARKNESS A Diamond Select Offering! The first in a series of three, Lady Death's sword, Darkness, is still available to own as a highly detailed collector's piece. Measures 12" in length, packaged in a collector-friendly window box. Available now! (4667) (STAR12273) Sword $50.00 ******************************** KABUKI: MASKS OF THE NOH "BUTOH" MASK Moore Creations, Inc. is pleased to present the eighth and final mask in their line of NOH Assassin masks based on David Mack's Kabuki comic. The Butoh Mask finishes the collection out with a bang! If you've already begun collecting the series, you won't want to miss out on this final piece! Each individual mask in this collection is valuable, but together, they are priceless! Be sure to get your Butoh Mask before it — like some of its predecessors — is only a distant memory in the hearts and minds of those who missed out! Scheduled to ship June 2002. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Mask $24.95 THE SAVAGE DRAGON BUST When Moore Creations was started back in 1994, their debut release was Clayburn Moore's resin statue of Eric Larsen's Savage Dragon! Fast-forward to 2002 and, after collaborating on the Savage Dragon Pewter and the Savage Dragon Action Figures, the two artists once again join forces to bring you the Savage Dragon Bust! This stunning new bust depicts Eric Larsen's big green lawman, the Savage Dragon, currently fighting for his life in the "Kirbyesque" universe that is the Savage World! This magnificently muscled 6" tall masterpiece, sculpted by Clayburn Moore, comes fully painted and ready to display. (8734) (CAUT: 4) Bust $45.00 STARS OF THE MONTH RED SONJA RESIN STATUE Robert E. Howard's "She-Devil with a Sword" stands triumphant over a hapless dragon, presented as she has appeared in her numerous comics appearances: fiery red locks, sword in hand, and decked out in her trademark chain-mail bikini! Standing approximately 14" tall, this 1:6th-scale statue will be the proud centerpiece of any barbarian sculpture collection! Fully painted and ready to display. Available now! (4372) (STAR11937) Statue $199.00 THE ULTIMATE STORM RESIN BUST A Diamond Select Release! First in a brand new line! Straight from the pages of Ultimate X-Men — and the imagination of Adam Kubert — comes this beautiful action-posed bust of the X-Men's resident weather manipulator, Storm! Diamond Select has taken the concept of the resin bust to the next level with this 7-inch-plus sculpture of the mutant weather witch, frozen in the midst of battle! The box features brand new original artwork by Adam Kubert, based on his first look at the completed piece. Available now! (STAR15165) Bust $50.00 *********************** OFFERED AGAIN O/A VAMPIRELLA BUST You know her, you love her and now she's more buxom than ever! Don't miss out on the "bust" of all busts shipping this October, the Vampirella Bust! Exquisitely sculpted by Clayburn Moore, this blood-sucking bastion of beauty stands 3 ˝" tall and sits atop a sculpted stone Vampirella logo base. Limited to 5,000 pieces. Fully painted and ready to display. Available now! (8734) Bust $39.99 ********************** MOON KNIGHT MINI-BUST Bowen Designs continues their popular Marvel Mini-Busts line with their latest release: Moon Knight! Making his debut in Werewolf By Night #32, Moon Knight was the mysterious mercenary later revealed to be Marc Spector, who made the transition from crime-fighter to the mystical agent of the Egyptian god "Konshu" with magical weapons and super powers. Sculpted by Randy Bowen, Moon Knight has been captured as this stunning 5 ˝" tall mini-bust, fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $40.00 X-MEN: THE BEAST MINI-BUST Bowen Designs goes back to the mutants with their latest X-Men-inspired mini-busts, this time immortalizing ol' big & blue & brainy himself, The Beast! Dr. Hank McCoy started his super-hero career as a member of Professor X's X-Men, later moving on to the rosters of the Avengers and the Champions, eventually mutating to his current blue-and-furry state (and further mutating in the pages of New X-Men). Sculpted by Randy Bowen, this bust stands 5 ˝" tall, and comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $40.00 X-MEN: ROGUE MINI-BUST Bowen Designs continues their X-Men line with the mutant from the South who's strictly "hands-off"… unless you'd like to have all of your memories and personality (and super-powers, if you're a mutant!) stolen from you! Able to mimic and even steal memories and abilities with a simple touch, Rogue joined the X-Men after first challenging them alongside the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Standing approximately 5 ˝" tall, Rogue's every Southern charm is captured in this beautiful collectible bust. Sculpted by Randy Bowen, this bust comes fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Mini-Bust $45.00 SPIDER-MAN BLACK COSTUME MINI-STATUE This mini-statue re-creates the previously released (and sold-out) full-size statue from Bowen Designs, depicting ol' Web-Head in his ill-fated Black Costume, picked up on an alien world during the Marvel Secret Wars. Designed and sculpted by Randy Bowen, this resin mini-statue stands over 5 ˝" tall, and comes mounted on a base bearing the Spider-Man mask logo. Fully painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (8824) (CAUT: 4) Statue $45.00 X-MEN: EVOLUTION STORM MAQUETTE Storm is the X-Men's resident weather witch, and now she's brought to life as the second 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 June 2002. (4372) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside of North America (excluding Puerto Rico). Maquette $99.00 MOVIES & TV JEANNIE "TOONED-UP" CLASSIC MAQUETTE Designed by Tracy M. Lee and sculpted by Jim McPherson, the classic TV character Jeannie is immortalized as this beautiful statue, the first in a series of officially licensed collectible maquettes that take classic TV characters and capture them in an animation style! Jeannie stands 9" tall in her classic harem girl outfit, arms crossed, ready for fun! Strictly limited to a production run of 1,500 pieces. Includes a Certificate of Authenticity and comes packaged in a collector's box decorated with wacky imagery! Created by professional animators for the "toon" inclined! Comes painted, ready for display. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.00 SAMANTHA "TOONED UP" CLASSIC MAQUETTE Designed by Tracy M. Lee and sculpted by Jim McPherson, Bewitched star Samantha Stevens (in her mortal wear) is the second in the "Tooned-Up" TV line of maquettes. Trading in her witch's shroud for a cocktail dress, Sam stands ready to weave her special brand of magic! Strictly limited to 1500 pieces, Samantha measures 9" tall and comes fully painted and ready to display! Includes a Certificate of Authenticity, and comes packaged in a collector's box decorated with wacky imagery! Created by professional animators for the "toon" inclined! Comes painted, ready for display. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (5286) (CAUT: 4) Statue $99.00 STAR OF THE MONTH KING KONG PLASTIC MODEL KIT Produced by Polar Lights (and featuring an Aurora-style box), the awesome King Kong model kit of the 60s returns in this all- new reissue for the next century! Clutching the limp figure of actress Ann Darrow (Fay Wray) in his mighty mitt, Kong rages across the jungle landscape of his island home… and now you can capture this classic kit for you own collection! Packaged in a retro-styled box with the original Aurora artwork, logo, and design! Requires assembly and painting. Available now! (6243/7507) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Kit $16.99 *********************** TRANSFORMERS: STARSCREAM BUST Fifth in the Transformers bust series! In flight, Starscream can reach the speed of Mach 2.8. But there's more to this Transfomer than just speed. Ruthless and cruel, Starscream's ambition knows no bounds! His ultimate goal? To overthrow Megatron and replace him as leader of the evil Decepticons! Fully painted and ready to display, the Starscream cold-cast porcelain bust measures approximate 9 Ľ" tall and is limited to 5,000 pieces. Packaged in a colorful collector's box. Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2001. (4372) NOTE: Not available outside the U.S. Bust $49.95 VIP COLD-CAST RESIN STATUE Now beginning their fourth season in syndication, Pamela Anderson and the ladies of VIP are captured in a sizzling action pose, armed and dangerously curved! Featuring 8" tall figures of Vallery Irons (Pam Anderson), Tasha Dexter (Molly Culver), and Nikki (Natalie Raitano), this one will surely please Pam Anderson fans, and avid VIP viewers alike! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4387/03010) (CAUT: 4) Statue $155.00 STAR WARS: HAN SOLO BLASTER REPLICA This collectible replica exhibits the highest level of accuracy, thanks to intensive research on the weapon as seen in A New Hope and other chapters in the Star Wars saga. Constructed from durable machined and die-cast metal, the Han Solo Blaster Replica features include a working bolt-action trigger/hammer mechanism, and a precisely detailed scope identical to the actual prop's German WWII scope! Measures 12"l x 7"h x 3"w, weighs approximately 4lbs., and includes a museum-quality walnut and acrylic display case with nameplate. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (491/SW101) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America or Puerto Rico. Replica $449.00 LAND OF THE GIANTS: SPINDRIFT MODEL KIT Here's another great Aurora model kit re-cast from Polar Lights! The Spindrift was a sub-orbital transport of the future, and safe haven to her hapless crew and passengers, who found themselves trapped in Irwin Allen's Land of the Giants. Measuring roughly 9" in length, and 6" wide, the Spindrift features a removable forward canopy, revealing a detailed cockpit and passenger sections, complete with see-through windows, clear dome, and more. Decals and display stand included. Painting and assembly required. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (6243/7513) (CAUT: 4) Kit $16.99 G.I. JOE: STORMSHADOW BUST Ouot of the darkness creeps Storm Shadow, the deadly Cobra ninja! Tracing his family history through thirty generations of assassins, he is one of the deadliest foes of G.I. Joe. The expert in the longbow, katana, and shuriken us exquisitely captured as this resin mini-bust. Hand-painted and limited to only 4,500 pieces world wide, get him before he disappears! This is the first release in an all-new, ongoing series of G.I. Joe licensed resin collectibles! Painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (8644) (CAUT: 2 & 4) Bust SRP: $45.00 SPIDER-MAN MOVIE GREEN GOBLIN BRONZE STATUE Here's an incredible Green Goblin bronze bust from the upcoming Spider-Man movie! The bust stands approximately 10" high on a hardwood base and is based on the character portrayed by Willem Dafoe. The mask is removable and can be displayed on the character or placed separately on a bronze pole adorned with a spider logo that stands next to the bust. To assure 100% realism, the studio that produced this piece three-dimensionally scanned actor Willem Dafoe. The information was then processed, digitally output, and combined with traditional sculpting to create the final sculpture. The Green Goblin Bronze is offered as a very limited edition of just 250 pieces, so allocation may occur. The bust comes packaged in a full-color collectors box with a certificate of authenticity. Ready to display. In store June 19, 2002. (750) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Bust SRP: $300.00 IMPORT TOYS & MODELS Unless otherwise noted, all IMPORT TOYS & MODELS listings are: (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia. ANIME BASTARD!! SERIES 2 FIGURES Imported from Japan! From the long-running manga Bastard!! The angel Gabriel, with her unique costume and bodyline, spreadable wings, and an even more impressive bust stands 7" tall with a 9" wingspan. Polno, the demonic generalissimo, stands 7" tall with an impressive wingspan as well of 10 ˝"! Both non-articulated PVC figurines come with bases and removable caps. Sculpted by Toui Fujiura. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. Look for special editions of Bastard Series 1 Figures in next month's Previews! (4898) GABRIEL––Figure $17.99 POLNO––Figure $17.99 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA: KERO CHAN PLUSH TOYS Imported from Japan! Not much of a guardian, Kero fell asleep –– for 30 years! –– allowing the Clow book to be opened, letting all the card loose. This cheerful guy acts like a kid and even looks like a stuffed toy! Choose from two plush toys of Kero, both measuring 8" long with posable head and jointed wings. Scheduled to ship in June 2002. (4632) KERO CHAN—Plush $10.99 KERO CHAN SITTING—Plush $10.99 COWBOY BEBOP SPIKE SPIEGEL ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the smash hit anime on Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim!" With his tall, lanky build, rumpled necktie, and poofy greenish-black hair, Spike may look like a total slacker, but don't be deceived, he's the leading man in Cowboy Bebop! He's a bounty hunter with a dark past. Sculpted for Kaiyodo by Enoki Tomohide, this figure of Spike stands 6" tall and features eight points of articulation. Comes with a Jericho custom gun, three cigarettes, and a base depicting the rose on the ground from Spike's memories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4673) Figure $11.99 MAETEL LEGEND ACTION FIGURE TWO-PACK Imported from Japan! This two-pack features the two main female characters from Leiji Matsumoto future history, as seen in such classic anime projects as Captain Harlock, My Youth in Arcadia, Galaxy Express 999, and the most recent chapter in the saga, Maetel Legend. Included are figures of Maetal (the star of the Galaxy Express series) and Emeraldas (the pirate queen of Harlock fame). Both 5" PVC figures feature minor articulation at the shoulder, and come with sabergun, pistol (with holster), and music box accessories. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in May 2002. (4368/311626) Figure Set (x2) SRP: $13.99 SILENT MOBIUS ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Look out Lucifer Hawks, two members of the Attacked Mystification Police Department are ready to fight! Like all the other members of the AMP, Katsumi and Kiddy are beautiful women with supernatural powers. These action figures are based on the cyberpunk characters from Kia Asamiya's Silent Mobius manga and anime series. Both figures come in uniform while Kiddy holds a gun and Katsumi comes with her lance. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4368) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $14.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A TRIGUN: MONEV THE GALE ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! Standing 10" tall, the amazing Monev the Gale is the ultimate figure in Yasuhiro Nightow's Trigun series! Composed of over 100 individual pieces of plastic, and boasting an incredible 27 points of articulation, this is the figure topped magazine and Internet polls as one of the best figures of 2001! Master sculptor Katsuhisa Yamaguchi has created an action figure of one of the Gung Ho Guns that can be posed in more positions than you can think of. Even the bullets are individual pieces (over 45 of them) that combine to make the flexible bullet chain. This one must be seen to be truly appreciated! Available now! (4673) (CAUT: 3) Figure $29.99 ******************** COMICS DANGER GIRL 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES Imported from Hong Kong! J. Scott Campbell's sexy spies come to life is as these 12" figures from Dragon! Secret agents Abbey Chase, Sidney Savage, and Natalia Kassle from the hit Danger Girl are posable and wear detailed cloth outfits with accessories. (9370) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $44.99Ea. FRENCH KITTY VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! This exquisite vinyl figure is based on "The French Kitty" by Fine, the makers of Scary Miss Mary! Sculpted by Hiroto Tanimoto, this cool cat comes on a base and stands approximately 7" tall.. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (6268) Figure $28.00 EUROPEAN IMPORTS FANNY RESIN STATUE Imported from France! From the artist Fariboles comes the first in a new collection of pin-up statues, "The P'tite Nana!" Measuring 6 ˝" tall, this bathing beauty sits on a stool wearing a wide-rimmed hat and 50s style one-piece. Comes in a hat box, painted and ready to display. (4479) (CAUT: 4) NOTE: No availability restrictions. Statue $225.00 FINAL FANTASY X OFFERED AGAIN O/A FINAL FANTASY X 10-INCH PLUSH TOYS Imported from Japan! Choose from three different 10" tall plush monsters and characters from FFX. Choose from: Cait Sith, Mog, or Tonberry. Each cuddly and collectible plush features soft body construction and FFX hang tag. Available now! (4898) (CAUT: 3) CAIT SITH—Plush $21.99 MOG—Plush $21.99 TONBERRY—Plush $21.99 **************** KUBRICKS NEON GENENSIS EVANGELION KUBRICK BOX SET I Imported from Japan! A brand new set of Neon Genesis Evangelion Kubricks is here! This set features: The 12th Angel Leliel— the bizarre antagonist from episode sixteen that ends up engulfing EVA 01 inside its structure — the Leliel Kubrick can be opened up and EVA 01 can be placed inside! Kaji Ryoji—NERV's resident lady's man and all-around rogue; and "Bloody Awakening" EVA Unit-01—showing the EVA unit's organic form after it goes berserk upon destroying EVA 03, stripping off it's own purple armor! All three figures come packaged in a fifth-panel window box, and include connecting display bases with a full color backdrop scene. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4239/MEDKUB65) Set (x3) $12.99 MUSIC MARILYN MANSON MECHANICAL ANIMALS ACTION FIGURE Imported from Japan! This figure is done in true Manson style! Taken from the cover to Manson's 1998 album, Mechanical Animals, this 8" figure features removable skin, exposing the clear green organs underneath. The brain and heart are removable from the body. Includes an extra head and bonus mini-figure. Designed by Yasushi Nirasawa and sculpted by Yoshihiro Saito. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in August 2002. (6268) Figure $19.95 NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS OFFERED AGAIN O/A NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS FIGURES Imported from Japan! It's jolly ol' Saint Nick, Burton-style: round, red, and slightly scary with the "Sandy Claws" doll, which comes decked out in his trademark red suit with white faux fur trim, flowing white beard, and white underwear with holly! Standing approximately 10" tall, Sandy Claws comes packaged in an illustrated window box. Also in the Christmas spirit, is the 12" tall Santa Jack PVC action figure, who comes with a smaller coffin package. But don't let that fool you into thinking Jack's downsizing! Available now! (4672) SANDY CLAWS (N254)––Doll $59.99 SANTA JACK (STAR13360)––Figure (CAUT: 4) $24.99 ******************** RAY HARRYHAUSEN FILM LIBRARY OFFERED AGAIN O/A HARRYHAUSEN 12-INCH POSEABLE CYCLOPS VINYL FIGURE Imported from Japan! From the creators of the Ray Harryhausen Fantasy Series resin statues and figurines comes this fully- painted, hollow vinyl figure featuring several points of articulation. Cyclops from 7th Voyage of Sinbad stands 12" tall and features 7 points of articulation (neck, jaw, shoulders, waist, and hips). Each figure is expertly painted, and comes packaged in an open tray box. Available now! (4937/124) Figure $30.00 ******************* SEXY SIRENS G-TASTE BUNNY GAL RESIN STATUE Imported from Japan! Thought you didn't want a pet bunny? You'll change your mind when you set eyes on this bunny beauty! Measuring 9" tall, this statue comes painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4818) MATURE COLLECTORS Statue $99.99 MASAKI MIZUHARA SERIES RESIN STATUES Imported from Japan! You won't be able to take your eyes off these lovely ladies! This month, choose from Jun or Suilay in Masaki Mizuhara's series of resin statues! Both stand approximately 9" tall and come painted and ready to display. Scheduled to ship in September 2002. (4818) MATURE COLLECTORS JUN––Statue $99.99 SUILAY––Statue $99.99 SUPER ROBOTS OFFERED AGAIN O/A HERO COLLECTION ROBOTS DIE-CAST ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Some of Japan's greatest Super Robots (also known as Shogun Warriors in the U.S.) return in this series of fully articulated die-cast action figures! Not since the '70s and the Shoguns has there been such a line! Each 6" tall robot figure features 14 points of articulation, making them some of the most poseable Super Robots toys around! Choose from: Mazinger-Z and The Great Mazinger! Each comes packaged in an illustrated collector's box. More available in June! (4368) MAZINGER-Z (229006)—Die-Cast $29.99 GREAT MAZINGER (229013)—Die-Cast $29.99 ***************** VIDEO GAMES METAL GEAR SOLID 12-INCH FIGURES Imported from Japan! Konami's Metal Gear Solid was one of the biggest hits on the Playstation game platform. The game featured superior game-play mechanics and overall design and look of the characters and game environments, and it spurred a sequel! This series of 12" figures includes: Solid Snake, Meryl Silverburgh, Liquid Snake, and Sniper Wolf. Each figures comes with cloth outfits and a weapon and features 15 points of articulation. Window box packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4368) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figures SRP: $29.99Ea. ONIMUSHA 12-INCH ACTION FIGURES Imported from Hong Kong! Capcom's PlayStation game Onimusha takes players to feudal Japan while taking the survival horror genre to new heights. A masterless samurai, Samanosuke Akechi, with the help of his female ninja partner Kaede, must rescue the princess from a demonic horde. Both Samanosuke and Kaede stand 12" tall and are posable, and come with weapons and cloth outfits. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (9370/73045-73046) NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in case lots. Please check with your retailer for availability. Figure SRP: $44.99Ea. SENTIMENTAL GRAFITTI TALKING FIGURES Imported from Japan! Sentimental Graffiti is a simulation dating game, only it's not the player on the prowl. You already have 12 girls in love with you, you just have to pick which one you want! Nine of the characters from this Dreamcast game talk as these 10" figures. Each figures stands on a 3" x 3" base and features a sound chip of the actual voice actress! Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (544) AKIRA ENDOU (313-10)––Figure $7.99 ASUKA HOSHINO (313-13)––Figure $7.99 CHIE MATSUOKA (313-14)––Figure $7.99 EMIRU NAGAKURA (313-12)––Figure $7.99 MANAMI SUGIHARA (313-16)––Figure $7.99 NONOKA SAWATARI (313-15)––Figure $7.99 RURIKA YAMAMOTO (313-18)––Figure $7.99 WAKANA AYASAKI (313-11)––Figure $7.99 YUU NANASE (313-17)––Figure $7.99 LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK ACTION FIGURES Imported from Japan! Based on the hit Nintendo 64 game, The Legend of Zelda 64: Majora's Mask, these 6" tall figures capture all of the characters from the game. This series is scheduled to include: Link, Zoralink, Dekunattu, and Goronlink. Blister card packaging. Scheduled to ship in July 2002. (4818) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #9 (Sep013029) Figures SRP: $12.99Ea. LEGEND OF ZELDA: MAJORA'S MASK — LINK & EPONA FIGURE SET Imported from Japan! Based on the hit video game, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, this boxed set features a special 6" Link figure, complete with his trusted steed, Epona! Scheduled to ship in July 2002. Window box packaging. (4818) RES. from Previews Vol. XI #10 (Oct013483) Figure Set $26.99 VIDEO HITS GHOST WORLD: ENID & REBECCA CLOTH DOLL SET Imported from Japan! From Dan Clowes' cult-hit comic series Ghost World, the basis for Terry Zwigoff's Academy Award- nominated film of the same name — comes the import Ghost World: Enid & Rebecca Cloth Dolls Set. Featuring art by Dan Clowes, each stuffed cloth dolls stands approximately 10" tall and comes polybagged with header card. Produced by Presspop, makers of the Little Enid Vinyl Doll released last year! (4993) Doll Set $24.99 PREVIEWS TOY STORE BACKLIST BANDAI ANIME COLLECTOR SERIES FIGURES WAVE 2 JAN023292 $19.99 DARKCHYLDE: ARIEL 1/8 SCALE BUST APR012133 $39.99 DARKCHYLDE: WAR 'N' PEACE 8-INCH BUST APR012135 $49.99 GIANT MAN & WASP MINI-BUST STAR13575 $55.00 GREEN GOBLIN MINI-BUST JAN013014 $40.00 HOUSE OF THE DEAD SERIES 1 ACTION FIGURES OCT003119 $11.99 MARV ACTION FIGURE BLACK & WHITE STAR09580 PI MARV II DELUXE ACTION FIGURE FEB015993 PI MOVIE MANIACS SERIES 4: JAWS DELUXE BOXED SET JUL011275 PI ORIGINAL GUNDAM DELUXE TRANSFORMING FIGURE MAY015144 $38.00 SPAWN SERIES 12 ULTRA ACTION FIGURES REPAINTS SEP011141 PI TOMB RAIDER RESIN BUST JUN015034 $45.00 PRINTS & POSTERS SECTION COMIC ART MCCANDLESS & COMPANY: JESSICA WILLIAMS SIGNED LITHOGRAPH This first in a series of McCandless & Company Lithographs based on the crime/noir series created by J.C. Vaughn. Featuring the artwork of John K. Snyder III (Green Lantern, Doctor Mid-Nite). Each lithograph is printed in full color on 100lb stock paper, measures 18" x 25", is signed by Vaughn and Snyder, and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. (5042) Lithograph, FC $24.95 FINAL FANTASY X OFFERED AGAIN O/A FINAL FANTASY X POSTERS Final Fantasy X, the latest release in the best-selling Playstation RPG series is the hottest game on the market today! Indulge in your "Final"-fanaticism with this pair of dazzling posters featuring CGI imagery from the game! One poster depicts FFX hero Tidus, while the other features his love, Yuna. Each measures 24" x 36". NOTE: Not available in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. (4498) (CAUT: 3) O/A TIDUS—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 O/A YUNA—Poster, 24x36, FC $5.99 ************************ GREAT EASTERN BRUCE LEE: NUNCHAKUS MINI WALL SCROLL Bruce Lee, the world-renowned martial arts master, is depicted in fight-ready stance, seen from the waist up and poised holding his deadly nunchaku! Measuring 31" x 43", make this portrait of Bruce the centerpiece of your dojo! (4632/GE1619) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $9.95 BRUCE LEE RETRO LETTERING WALL SCROLL Bruce Lee, international martial arts master and founder of Jeet Kune Do, stands ready for any who would dare threaten such a great martial arts master as himself! The legend is captured and his name is adorned in slick, retro lettering on this 31" x 43" wall scroll. (4632/GE1421) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 DRAGONBALL Z WALL SCROLLS All the fury and action that's Dragonball Z is captured on these wall scrolls that you can hang in any room of choice. Guaranteed to add color and make you break a sweat. (4632) DRAGON CELL & GROUP (GE1656)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 LORD SLUG (GE1572)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 GODZILLA WALL SCROLLS Godzilla and his monstrous adversaries are captured on these 31" x 43" wall scrolls! Turn any room into a colossal battlefield starring The King of Monsters! (4632) GIGAN, ANGUIRUS, & KING GHIDRAH Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC (GE1103) $17.99 VERSUS MOTHRA Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC (GE1116) $17.99 GUARDIANS OF PARADISE WALL SCROLLS These two dragons are marvelously portrayed on the wall scrolls, serving as protectors, and ready to unleash fury on anyone who would dare disrupt the great balance of existence! (4632) ELECTRIC DRAGON (GE1629)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 FIRE DRAGON (GE1626)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 JIN-ROH: THE WOLF BRIGADE WALL SCROLLS The last great anime of the 20th century, or the first great anime of the 21st? Irregardless of the final distinction, Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade is a stunning, amazingly detailed film by Mamoru Oshii and Hiroyuki Okiura. Now you capture images from this brilliant vision of an alternate world in conflict with these wall scrolls, each measuring 31" x 43". (4632) ARMORED FUSE—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC (GE1770) $17.99 KEI & TROOPS—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC (GE1772) $17.99 KEI & KAZUKI—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC (GE1769) $17.99 TRIGUN: READY TO FIGHT WALL SCROLL Vash the Stampede stands ready to battle anyone who would try to claim the $$60,000,000,000 reward on his head on this large 31" x 43" wall scroll! (4632/GE1546) Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 YU YU HAKUSHO WALL SCROLLS Demons beware, cause you don't know what you've gotten yourselves into! The gang from the hit anime Yu Yu Hakusho are all here on these large 31" x 43" full-color wall scrolls! (4632) HIEI (GE1615)— Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 QUARTET (GE1604)— Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 RED BUBBLES (GE1609)— Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.99 JAMES BOND JAMES BOND LOGO POSTER The silhouette of 007 is seen through the sight of the gun, as James Bond is in his classic "laid back and ready for action" pose on this 27" x 39" poster of the classic James Bond logo. (4138) Poster, 27x39 $10.50 THUNDERBALL SIGNED & NUMBERED LIMITED EDITION LITHOGRAPH Celebrate "The Biggest Bond of All" with this limited edition lithograph. Limited to only 1,500 pieces worldwide, this 16" x 20" edition is printed on acid-free paper, fully matted and ready-to-frame, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Each print is personally signed and numbered by artist Jeff Marshall. (4059) (CAUT: 4) Lithograph $82.99 MARVEL OFFERED AGAIN O/A CAPTAIN AMERICA POSTER #1 RON GARNEY A Diamond Select Release! Captain America has been the comic world's symbol of freedom and all that America holds dear since WWII. Over 60 years ago, 4-F military reject Steve Rogers was transformed by a top-secret formula into America's premier super soldier, Captain America! Recently, Cap reached new heights of popularity when artist Ron Garney came into the series, refining the Sentinel of Liberty's image for a whole new generation. Celebrate 60 years with Cap with this 22 Ľ" x 34 ˝" poster! Available now! (4667) Poster, FC $5.99 O/A CLASSIC WOLVERINE FRANK MILLER POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Frank Miller — one of comic history's greatest writer/artists — returns to your wall! Miller's take on Marvel icon Wolverine redefined the character in the 80's and added rich Asian texture to his sketchy backstory. With the renewed attention on Wolverine's past (Origin) and Frank Miller, the time is perfect for this famous cover image to return, re- colored and restored. Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, and this is Miller and Wolverine at their peak. Show your pride in everyone's favorite Canadian with this classic image. Poster measures 22 Ľ" x 34 ˝". Available now! (4667) Poster, FC $5.99 O/A CLASSIC X-MEN POSTER #1 ALEX ROSS A Diamond Select Release! Alex Ross, the Award-winning creator/writer/cover artist of Paradise X, offers a masterful interpretation of the classic Jack Kirby cover from 1963's Uncanny X-Men #1, depicted Professor Charles Xavier's original "Children of the Atom" facing the menacing might of the Master of Magnetism himself, Magneto! A Marvel masterwork that no True Believer should go without! The poster measures 22 Ľ" x 34 ˝" and is suitable for framing and display in any X-fan's bedroom, den, or Danger Room! Available now! (4667) Poster, FC $5.99 O/A PUNISHER #1 TIM BRADSTREET POSTER A Diamond Select release! Here it is, True Believers, the return of The Punisher as only the famous Tim Bradstreet can portray him! One of the most popular cover images of last year is presented as the first in a new monthly Marvel Poster series, created exclusively for the specialty market by Diamond Select! Also available is a Special Edition poster, limited to 300 pieces, each signed by artist Tim Bradstreet! The poster measures 22 Ľ" x 34 ˝". Available now! (4667) REGULAR—Poster, FC $5.99 SPECIAL EDITION—Poster, FC $14.99 O/A ULTIMATE WOLVERINE POSTER A Diamond Select Release! Clawed from the cover of Ultimate X-Men #2, this full-body action image of Wolverine bursts forth from your wall. Wolverine--completely redesigned for a new generation. Gone are the blue and yellows or even the brown and tans, this Wolverine is fresh and new. A former killer for hire, Logan has joined the X-Men to help Xavier in his cause, for now! This image measures 22 Ľ" x 34 ˝" and drawn by top artist and editor-in-chief Joe Quesada. Perfect for your bedroom wall, or heck, bub, hang this in your living room and show your love for the mutant that is the best there is at what he does. Available now! (4667) Poster, FC $5.99 *************************** MISCELLANEOUS BIKINI ATOLL ATOM BOMB POSTER Ah, paradise! There's nothing like laying out on the beach, soaking in some rays, enjoying, the balmy atmosphere, and watching a mushroom cloud from an A-Bomb explosion form in the horizon. Hope you brought your SPF-50,000 for this trip! This poster contrasts paradise and horror—to the extreme! (4138/XL442) Poster $9.75 SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN COMIC COVER WALL SCROLLS Celebrate the history of Marvel Comics' iconic super-hero, Spider-Man, with this trio of wall scrolls featuring classic covers from the family of Spidey series. Choose from Amazing Fantasy #15 (first appearance), Amazing Spider-Man Annual #6, and Peter Parker, Spider-Man #1! (4464) AMAZING FANTASY #15 (10955)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.95 AMAZ. SPIDER-MAN ANN. #6 (10956)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.95 PETER PARKER, SPIDER-MAN #1 (10963)—Wall Scroll, 31x43, FC $17.95 STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES POSTERS One of the most highly anticipated movies is just around the corner. Be you fan or newcomer, brace yourself for Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones! Decorate any room with these 24" x 36" posters portraying characters and scenes from the newest movie from the Star Wars universe! (4264) JANGO FETT (2590THEFETT)—Poster $5.75 PADME AMIDALA (2575PADME)—Poster $5.75 SLAVE ONE VS JEDI STARFIGHTER (2595SPACEBATTLE)—Poster $5.75 COLLECTIBLES & NOVELTIES CARTOONS BETTY BOOP HEART-SHAPED TINS The cute gal with big eyes takes time from her busy social life to bring you a smile via these heart-shaped tins! Choose from three different designs. (4475/447407) Tin SRP: $4.99Ea. DANGER MOUSE BEAN BAG PLUSHES Based on the popular kids TV show, it's Danger Mouse — the great mouse detective! He and his sidekick Penfold are here to stay! Check out how Danger Mouse has a special locked-in logo button, and Penfold has plastic glasses! (133/1420) (CAUT: 4) Plushes SRP: $10.99Ea. GUMBY BLOCKHEADS DICE 3-INCH BEANBAG PLUSH Need a way to make that lowrider look kickin'? Or maybe you just want an added dash of kiddie show nostalgia? In either case, check out these Gumby beanbug plush dice! These 3" babies are essential 3D pop stuff! (4750/PL104) (CAUT: 4) Plush $6.25 GUMBY 6 1/2 –INCH BEANBAG PLUSH Gumby is here, folks! Leaving children's TV history to join us in the 21st century, Gumby can be yours to cuddle with this beanbag plush! (4750/PL102) (CAUT: 4) Plush $5.25 POKEY 5-INCH BEANBAG PLUSH Gumby's faithful sidekick can be your pal for the day if you grab one of these 5" Pokey plushes! Totally huggable! (4750/PL103) (CAUT: 4) Plush $5.25 GUMBY 10-INCH CERAMIC COOKIE JAR Let Gumby keep those precious peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies fresh and delicious! This ceramic cookie jar keeps all your baked goodies yummy! (4750/CC102) (CAUT: 4) Cookie Jar $21.99 GUMBY AND FRIENDS BENDABLE 5-PIECE BOX SET Here is the original cast! Goo, Minga, Gumby, Prickle, and Pokey are all assembled to recreate the memories of yesteryear. These figures are the original stars of the Gumby television show and movies. (4750/GP115) (CAUT: 4) Set (x5) $17.50 POWERPUFF GIRLS NIGHTLIGHT The cute girls that pack a punch will help you chase away the bogeyman with this Powerpuff Girls nightlight! No more fear of monsters in the closet! (587/831360) Nightlight $17.99 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE LUNCHBOX She used to be the girl next door when it was Saturday morning cartoon time. She was the cute little girl that could pack the best lunches. Now she'll continue to pamper you via this Strawberry Shortcake Lunchbox! Features Strawberry Shortcake and the phrase "Life is Delicious" on the inside. (4921/5320) Lunchbox $9.75 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE PLAYING CARD TIN Let the sweet Strawberry Shortcake keep you prepared for a game of Go Fish or Old Maid with this playing card tin! Comes with two decks of cards. (4921/5321) Card Tin $9.75 STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SMALL STORAGE BOX Need a place to put that needle and thread. Your diary? Spare change? Crayons? No matter what materials you need to store, or keep close by, this small storage box bearing Strawberry Shortcake graphics is the ticket! (4921/5324) Storage Box $4.99 COMIC ART BETTY PAGE BOBBING HEAD The femme fatale who has turned heads for years is now available as a Bobbing Head collectible! (6338) Bobbing Head $10.75 LARRY ELMORE CRITTERS POSTCARD SET If it's correspondence you need to send, keep it brief, but make it colorful— especially if the receiver of the word is a fan of Larry Elmore's work! This set of 12 postcards features some of the most memorable Elmore illustrations to date! Dragons, centaurs, unicorns, and other mystical creatures are beautifully painted in Larry's unique style. (5294/ELM8100) (CAUT: 4) Set (x12) $14.95 DC HEROES BATMAN 18-OUNCE DECAL MUG It is the logo both admired and feared. It's meaning implies salvation, or imprisonment. It's the sign of the Batman. And this 18-ounce mug bears the mark of the Bat for fans who want to keep the Dark Knight nearby in case of emergency! Mug measures 5 Ľ" x 3 ľ" x 4 Ľ". (6500/76061) Mug $9.25 SUPER-HERO POCKET MIRRORS Whether you're a fan of Superman, Batman, Catwoman, Supergirl, or Wonder Woman, each character or symbol is now featured on handy pocket mirrors that will help you check your face at a moment's notice. Each mirror includes a protective vinyl carrying sleeve, can be J-hooked, and measures 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" (7146/HEROMIRROR) Mirrors SRP: $3.99Ea. SUPERMAN WORKMAN CARRY-ALL TINS Stay on the job with The Man of Steel via this carry-all tin that's as tough as ol' Big Blue himself. Rest assured that this 7" x 3 ˝" x 5 Ľ" tin is durable enough to keep the contents fresh, or in one piece! Choose from two different designs. (4475/294507) Tins SRP: $7.99Ea. HEROES AND VILLAINS KIT RAE BLACK LEGION BLADE This is what the Black Legion soliders carry! Sporting a 5 1/8" blade length, and 1/8" blade thickness, this 420 J2 stainless steel adult collectible features a false-edged top. The handle is cast in metal, with rat-tail tang construction. Comes with a wood plaque, mounting hardware, and a parchment certificate that details the story of this blade. (4792/KR9) Blade $81.99 KIT RAE VALERMOS SWORD OF FIRE With a 28 ˝" blade length, and 3/16" blade thickness, this 420 J2 stainless steel adult collectible features a false-edged top. A cast metal guard and pommel are featured, along with an antique finish, simulated black ivory grip, and rat-tail tang construction. Branded with the designer's trademark! Includes a new chapter of the "Tale of the Swords of Ancients" printed on parchment. (4792/KR6) Sword $174.99 LORD OF THE RINGS LORD OF THE RINGS FRODO AND THE POWER OF THE RING 1000-PIECE PUZZLE This circular 1000-piece puzzle measuring 26 ˝" in diameter features brilliant graphics depicting scenes from The Lord of the Rings movie! A real work of art that you'll want to display for everyone to see! (133/R15850) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle $17.99 LORD OF THE RINGS THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING 500-PIECE PUZZLE A 14" x 19' puzzle that showcases the key players in The Lord of the Rings movie with a map of Midle Earth in the center! Gandalf, Bilbo, and the gang are all here! (133/R14369) (CAUT: 4) Puzzle $10.99 MARVEL HEROES HULK TALKING BOBBING HEAD They're two of Marvel's mightiest heroes. One's green, but both are mean! The green monolith and the Canadian fighter stand 12" tall, and their eyes light up when you push their sound buttons! Listen to the Hulk and Wolverine grunt four different sayings as you wave their poseable arms in the air! (6404) HULK—Bobbing Head $23.99 WOLVERINE—Bobbing Head $23.99 MARVEL PREVIEWS EXCLUSIVE BOBBING HEAD KEYCHAINS Something different, Marvel fans! These Previews Exclusive keychains feature Spider-Man (in black costume) and Wolverine (in his brown costume) as cool bobbing head figures! The keychains are removable! (59) Bobbing Head Keychains SRP: $3.99Ea. MARVEL SUPER-HERO SOUR DROPS Captain America, the Hulk, Thor, Spider-Man, and Wolverine are once again in the business of bringing goodies around for your taste buds. These sour drops come in grape, watermelon, green apple, blue raspberry, and cherry. (5284) Sour Drops Pops SRP: $0.75 ULTIMATE X-MEN DELUXE MICRO MAT SET One of the sweetest ways to decorate your work area in "X"-tra special fashion! This set contains four Mylar prints that measure 4" x 6" each. The set also includes a Certificate of Authenticity to make for one fine collectible! (8182) Set (x4) $28.99 MICKEY MOUSE MICKEY & MINNIE BUMPER CAR The two love birds are sitting in an old-fashioned bumper car, so wind it up and watch them play lovey-dovey as the car drives around with bump-and-go action! Whenever the car hits a hard surface, it turns away, and drives in another direction. Comes packaged in a vintage style window box. (6124/MYBC) Bumper Car $10.50 TIN WIND-UP TOYS Wind up Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Pluto, and watch them parade around together! Each 5" figure has its own movements that are unique from the rest! (6124) DONALD (60080)—Wind-Up Toy $20.75 MICKEY (60060)—Wind-Up Toy $20.75 MINNIE (60070)—Wind-Up Toy $20.75 PLUTO (60090)—Wind-Up Toy $20.75 MISCELLANEOUS OFFERED AGAIN O/A FARSCAPE DRD KEYCHAIN So you're a Farscape fan? Looking for some new merchandise that'll keep your mind stuck in the events of the hit TV show? Why not go all the way, and pick up this DRD keychain that's based on the popular robot cleaner? Measures 4" in length! (4231/FS014) Keychain $4.99 O/A SILLY CD'S CHOCOLATE BARS Chocolate bars in four different flavors, letting you satisfy your sweet tooth while poking fun at your favorite recording bands. On the inside of each bar wrap is one of 12 collectible CD parodies, laughing at the most popular, pompous, and controversial music performers! Howl at "N-Stink" and "Spittney Beers!" (4505) (CAUT: 4) Candy Bar SRP: $1.99Ea. *********************** TRIQUETRA WINDOW CLING Show your intrigue and admiration for the Celtic and Gaelic religions of old, with this Celtic knot that will stick to any window! Measures 4" x 4". (5293) Window Cling $5.00 MOVIES & TV BEWITCHED COOKIE JAR You won't need to twitch your nose and create magic to get a cookie from Samantha this time. This cookie jar portrays Samantha riding a broom over the moon, as she did in the opening credits of the classic show Bewitched. Measures 8" x 8" x 13". (6500/69142) (CAUT: 4) Cookie Jar $44.99 BEWITCHED: SAMANTHA CERAMIC SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS A great new collectible for fans of the show Bewitched! One shaker is a replica of Samantha holding a broom, and the other is the stove she's leaning up against. Measures 3 ľ" x 2 ˝" x 4 ľ". (6500/69130) (CAUT: 4) Shakers $13.99 FUTURAMA PLAYING CARDS TIN The future is no place to be without a quality deck of cards! Join the man-machine Brotherhood and pick up this playing card tin that has Bender on the front and a full deck of Futurama playing cards inside. (4921/3002) Card Tin $9.75 FUTURAMA TIN COASTER SET Even Bender, with his love of cold beverages, knows that it's important not to get any rings on the coffee table. That's why he's adorned on these new Futurama coasters. Good thing he's looking out for us. (4921/3001) Coaster Set (x4) $5.99 HOGAN'S HEROES BOBBING HEADS From the classic TV sitcom that was about a group of American soldiers and their wacky escapades inside a Nazi POW camp. Collect Colonel Klink and Sgt. Shultz, and watch them bob their heads on disbelief. (6338) COLONEL KLINK—Bobbing Head $10.75 SGT SHULTZ—Bobbing Head $10.75 I DREAM OF JEANNIE CERAMIC SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS Rub the lamp and make a wish. Did you wish for salt and pepper? Well, good, cause that's what the lamp and Jeannie, from the classic I Dream of Jeannie, can produce. And out of thin air too! Measures 5 ˝" x 3" x 3 ˝". (6500/69030) (CAUT: 4) Shakers $13.99 JAMES BOND MAGNETS Who's the best secret agent for holding those important notes on the fridge? Bond. James Bond. Choose from: Pierce Brosnan Goldeneye, Timothy Dalton Living Daylights, Jaws Spy Who Loved Me, and Roger Moore Bullet Hole. (7146/JBMAGS) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico. Magnet SRP: $2.75Ea. PINK PANTHER: BAR BOBBING HEAD He's the coolest cat in town. This bobbing head portrays the Pink Panther mixing drinks behind the bar at the Kit Kat Club. Measures 4" x 2 ľ" x 5". (6500/65153) (CAUT: 4) Bobbing Head $14.99 PINK PANTHER: BONGO CERAMIC SALT AND PEPPER SHAKERS He's no square, man. This hip cat really knows how to shake it up. The beatnik Pink Panther sits beside these bongos that are also salt and pepper shakers. Measures 5 ˝" x 4" x 4 Ľ". (6500/65030) (CAUT: 4) Shakers $9.25 STAR TREK EMBOSSED LUNCH BOX Don't get lost on an outer space adventure without this lunchbox that has the infamous Captain Kirk plastered all over the box and the drink container that comes with it. (6338) Lunch Box $20.99 T2: TERMINATOR ENDOSKELETON BOBBING HEAD From the hit movie Terminator 2 comes this fantastic new collectible that will have anyone who's not John or Sarah Conner bobbing their heads in terror. (6338) Bobbing Head $10.75 RETRO ALIEN SQUEEZIE This alien comes in peace, so you can squeeze his head and relieve some stress. This squeezie is in the shape of a "typical" alien head, with a triangular face and black, almond-shaped eyes. Measures 3" x 2 ľ". (6262/PRO137A) Squeezie $3.50 WACKY WOBBLERS These bobbing heads depict pop icons from the '70s and '80s. Choose from Alf, Mr. T, and Quisp. Mr. T retires soon, so get yours before it's too late! (4552) ALF—Wobbler $11.00 O/A MR.T (4004)—Wobbler $11.00 QUISP—Wobbler $11.00 SUMO WRESTLER SQUEEZIE This happy sumo is here to help relieve any stress! Measuring 3" tall, he's also a great toy to have on your desk! (6262/PRO174) Squeezie $3.50 SCOOBY-DOO SCOOBY-DOO INFLATABLE ACTIVITY TABLE Scooby and the gang are all here with a multitude of activities that kids will love! This activity fun table is made of durable heavy gauge vinyl, comes with four color markers, a color/message board, and contains over 15 reusable games and activities, including Tic Tac Toe, Hangman, mazes, and lots more! Measures 14" x 20" x 16". (5221/38121) Activity Table $26.99 OFFERED AGAIN O/A SCOOBY-DOO CANDY BOX Scooby-Doo, a virtual American icon for 30 years, with international recognition, and an audience of millions, now has his own groovy set of candy bars. The Scooby Bar is milk chocolate filled with peanut butter crčme; the Shaggy Bar is milk chocolate and almonds; the Mystery Bar is pure milk chocolate; and the Zoinks! Bar is milk chocolate and crispy rice. Don't let the delicious taste of these bars be a mystery — eat 'em up like Scooby snacks! (4505) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico Chocolate Bar SRP: $1.99Ea. **************************** SCOOBY-DOO INFLATABLE CHAIR Kick back and relax with some Scooby Snacks in this inflatable chair that has cartoon mega-star Scooby-Doo adorned all over it! When inflated, the chair measures approximately 26" x 25" x 31". (5221/38101) Chair $16.25 SCOOBY-DOO MIX & MATCH MAGNETIC PLAY SET Zoinks! Like, dig this crazy play set! Set your own scene with Scooby, Shaggy, and an entire entourage of, like, spooky ghosts! Comes with a magnetic backboard. (7146/19225MX) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside of North America and Puerto Rico Play Set $9.25 SCOOBY-DOO FIVE-PACK MAGNET SET Jinkies! The entire cast of Scooby-Doo is included in this set! Stick Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby to your fridge or any metal surface! (7146/18214FP) (CAUT: 3) NOTE: Not available outside North America and Puerto Rico Magnet Set $9.25 SCOOBY-DOO PENDULUM CLOCK Tick tock, tick tock. What time is it? Time for a Scooby Snack? Time to solve another mystery with Mamma Cass or the Harlem Globetrotters? You'll know for sure with this clock that has a certain happy dog named Scooby-Doo adorned on the front. Requires two AA batteries (not included). Stands 12" tall. (7146/8704CLK) Clock $22.99 SIMPSONS SIMPSONS DUFF KEYCHAIN Be just like Homer Simpson and have a Duff on you at all times with this keychain that's a must-have for any Simpsons fan! It's better than Fudd, better than Rick Tick Beer, or at least that's what Homer will tell you. (4921/4747) Keychain $4.75 SIMPSONS FACES BEDSPREAD Sleep comfortably with this bedspread that has Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson making faces that will have you falling asleep with hilarity! Bedspread contains one 53" x 78" blanket and one pillowcase. (5274) (CAUT: 4) Bedspread $102.99 SIMPSONS FISSION HOLE BEDSPREAD This bedspread captures the scene from the classic Simpsons episode when Bart caught Blinky the three-eyed fish in the old fishing hole just outside of Mr. Burns' nuclear power plant. Bedspread contains one 53" x 78" blanket and one pillowcase. (5274) (CAUT: 4) Bedspread $102.99 SIMPSONS: PIN PALS EMBOSSED LUNCH BOX They are Springfield's championship bowling team. They have defeated everyone from the Stereotypes to the Holy Rollers. They are the Pin Pals! The team consisting of Homer, Apu, Moe, and Mr. Burns are depicted on this lunch box and drink container. (6338) Lunch Box $20.99 SIMPSONS TIN COASTER SET SERIES II Place your favorite beverage on these coasters that have various members of The Simpsons cast depicted on them, including Homer, Duff Man, Otto, and Cletus the slack-jawed yokel! (4921/4786) Coaster Set (x4) $5.99 SIMPSONS 3-IN-1 CARD GAME Play cards, Simpsons style! These cards are loaded with colorful characters and images, and you can play "Bad Memory", "Cheat", and "Crazy Eats". (5084/41577) Cards $6.50 SPIDER-MAN SPIDER-MAN CANDY TREATS Featuring images from the Spider-Man movie, these treats spin out sweets faster than the Green Goblin can toss a pumpkin bomb! (7290) Candy SRP: $2.00Ea. SPIDER-MAN CLASSIC LUNCH BOX Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is swinging your way on this handsome lunch box that includes a drink container with the same design. (6338) Lunch Box $17.99 SPIDER-MAN FLASHLIGHT If you don't have a built in Spidey-sense, you'll need this flashlight to find your way around in the dark. Batteries not included. (5300/20002) (CAUT: 4) Flashlight $6.50 SPIDER-MAN LIGHT SWITCHPLATE Decorate any room with this light switchplate. Turn on a light, and Spider-Man is right there watching your back. (5300/20007) (CAUT: 4) Switchplate $6.50 SPIDER-MAN POCKET POPS Grab either Spider-Man or the Green Goblin, stick them in your pocket, and they're right there whenever your sweet tooth comes calling! (7290) Pop SRP: $2.00Ea. SPIDER-MAN PILLOWTIME PAL PLUSH It's a little known fact that super-heroes aren't just great for saving cities and rescuing innocents, but they are also great for using as pillows. Chill with Spider-Man, in the form of an action-posed pillowtime pal! 5300/20010) Plush $27.99 SPIDER-MAN: CREATE YOUR OWN TRADING CARDS Now you can turn any photo into an official personalized trading card! Easily assemble it at home by cutting and inserting your favorite photo into the kit, and display it on the Spider-Man base! (4709) Display $5.50 SPIDER-MAN PLAYING CARDS What's your game? Blackjack? Gin Rummy? Egyptian Ratscrew? Whatever you like to play, you can be sure that Spider-Man will be right there beside you. (16/716R) Cards $2.99 SPIDER-MAN WATER SQUIRTERS If your webshooters are low, grab the next best thing! A Spider-Man Water Squirter! You never know when someone is going to need a good cooling off. (491/20014) (CAUT: 4) Water Squirter $5.50 SPIDER-MAN TRADING CARD DISPLAY Display your favorite trading card with pride in this Spider-Man Trading Card Display! (4709) Display $3.99 SPIDER-MAN TALKING BOBBLE HEADS An all-new venture into the world of bobble heads! These 12" figures have poseable arms, four different sayings, and their eyes light up when you push the sound button! Choose Spider-Man or the Green Goblin! (6404) SPIDER-MAN—Bobble Head $23.99 GREEN GOBLIN—Bobble Head $23.99 SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS SPONGEBOB INFLATABLE FIGURES Spongebob Squarepants is all the rage! Collect all three inflatable figures: Spongebob, Sandy Cheeks, and Patrick! Each figure measure 24" tall! (5221/37200) Figure SRP: $3.75Ea. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS INFLATABLE CHAIR Add a little sponginess to any room! Relax with Spongebob in this inflatable chair that's made of durable, heavy-guage vinyl! Measures 31" x 23 ˝" x 25". (5221/37010) Inflatable Chair $16.25 STAR WARS STAR WARS: EPISODE II—ATTACK OF THE CLONES LEGO MINI-FIGURE PENS Get ready for one of the most highly anticipated movies in history! Each of these connect-and-build pens includes an actual Lego Star Wars mini-figure, and features extra collectable beads, soft tri-grip, a replaceable ink cartridge, and a unique pen stand with storage container. Choose from Darth Vader, R2-D2, C3-PO, Anakin, Jango Fett, and Clone Trooper! (5108/5001) Pen SRP: $10.99Ea. OFFERED AGAIN O/A CLASSIC STAR WARS CHESS SET Your favorite characters from the classic Star Wars trilogy face off in this chess set. The Empire (Black) features Darth Vader (King), the Emperor (Queen), Stormtroopers (Bishops), Imperial Guards (Knights), Boba Fett (Rook), and TIE Fighters (Pawns). The Rebel Alliance (White) features Obi Wan Kenobi (King), Princess Leia (Queen), Han Solo (Bishop), Luke & Yoda (Knights), C-3PO and R2-D2 (Rooks), and X-Wing Fighters (Pawns) This set includes a chessboard. (5274) (CAUT: 3 & 4) NOTE: Only available in North America and Puerto Rico. Previously offered on Previews Update #519. Chess Set $69.99 SUPPLIES SECTION ART SUPPLIES STEVE WORON'S ART TRY-OUT KIT & SAMPLER Did you ever wish you could ink or color some of Steve Woron's art? Well here's your chance. Try your hand at pencilling, inking, coloring, or lettering. This package contains two sheets of Kid finish Classic Crest Avon Brilliant White 80# cover sheets for all-purpose drawing and inking, and also two sheets of Smooth finish Mohawk Superfine White 80# cover sheets for highly detailed pencils and inks without smudging. Also included are three special ruled layout sheets to compose your pages before committing your panels to the full size sheet. This kit and sampler contains four blue-lined pencilled sheets, four blank sheets, one layout sheet, directions, and suggested list of tools. (139) (CAUT: 4) Sampler PI STEVE WORON'S BLUE-LINED BRISTOL BOARD SMOOTH FINISH SET If you want to draw comics you must start with the right tools and supplies and the most important supply is the paper. Publishers are much more inclined to review your work if it uses the right paper, format, and size. This all-purpose 11" x 17" bristol is blued-lined for a standard 10" x 15" comic image area page, ready to accept the artist's pencils, inks, and washes. These Mohawk Superfine White 80# cover sheets especially suited for super-detailed pencils or inking with pens. This heavy paper, unlike cheaper brands, also resists repeated erasing, smudging, and excessive handling. Each package comes with 24 blue-lined sheets gridded-off rulers on all margins, instructions, and suggested list of tools, plus four special ruled layout sheets to compose all your pages before committing your panels to the full size sheet. (139) (CAUT: 4) Set PI STEVE WORONąS BLUE-LINED BRISTOL BOARD KID FINISH SET If you want to draw comics you must start with the right tools and supplies and one of the most important supplies is the paper. This all-purpose 11" x 17" bristol is blued-lined for a standard 10" x 15" comic image area page, ready to accept the artist's pencils, inks and washes. These Classic Crest Avon Brilliant White 80# cover sheets resist repeated erasing and excessive handling. Each package comes with 24 blue-lined sheets with gridded-off rulers on all margins, instructions, and suggested list of tools, plus four special ruled layout sheets to compose all your pages before committing your panels to the full size sheet. (139) (CAUT: 4) Set PI SOFTWARE COMICBASE 6 VERSION 3 CD-ROM ComicBase 6, the ultimate software for comic book collectors, keeps track of what you have, what it's worth, and what's worth buying thanks to its integrated price guide, encyclopedia, and collection management system. Containing the largest price guide available, ComicBase 6 includes current prices, value histories, and information on over 165,000 issues from the 1890s to today. Catalogue your collection quickly and simply with the user-friendly features. Then you can evaluate your collection, print reports, and easily search the incredibly thorough database for work by favorite creators, first appearances, duplicate issues, variant covers, genre, publisher, year published, and much, much more. Additional user-defined fields and checkmarks let you customize the program even more. And if you want to sell online, ComicBase also includes features for easily posting issues for sale to eBay, Amazon, and Yahoo. Now compatible with Windows XT! ComicBase 6.0 Deluxe comes with an additional CD-ROM stuffed from edge to edge with additional sample cover art (including the full run of covers for Action Comics, Detective Comics, and Wonder Woman, plus many others), and exclusive creator video interviews. For Windows and Macintosh. Windows 98/ME/XT or later with 100MB free disk space, 32MB RAM, and CD-ROM drive; or Mac OS 7.1 or later with 50MB free disk space, 32MB RAM, and CD-ROM drive. (8309/DELUXE) (CAUT: 4) REG. (STANDARD)––CD-ROM PI DLX. (DELUXE)––CD-ROM PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A FAIRY TALE COMIC BOOK MAKER CD Bring true multimedia to your creative writing program! Whether you prefer to slay dragons, rescue fair maidens, or kiss frogs, this CD provides an assortment of multimedia backgrounds and props to re-create your favorite fairy tales or make up your own. Includes: comic books, single-page stories, animated slide shows with sound, animated web comics, comic book e-mails, stick puppets, and puppet show backdrops. (5031) (CAUT: 4) CD $19.99 O/A SUPER-HERO COMIC BOOK MAKER CD Leap over tall buildings or foil dastardly villains and their evil minions. No tale is too tall to tell with this CD. All the backgrounds and props you'll need to bring your favorite comic book characters to life are included in this dynamic multimedia program. Includes: comic books, single-page stories, animated slide shows with sound, animated web comics, comic book e-mails, stick puppets, and puppet show backdrops. (5031) (CAUT: 4) CD $19.99 ********************* TRADING CARDS BASEBALL CARD BINDERS These deluxe plastic baseball card binders come in either red or blue. Measuring 6 ˝" x 8", they feature the phrase "It's a Hit" on the front. These binders hold 120 cards on 30 4-pocket pages. Also includes a pocket on the inside front cover. (5137) (CAUT: 4) Binders PI ULTRA PRO ULTRA PRO LUCITE THICK CARD HOLDERS These card holders can hold up to 70pt thick cards. Perfect for CD cardz! Each measures 2 ˝" x 3 ˝" and features a built-in base. Available in both horizontal and vertical sizes. (4666) HORIZONTAL (81346)––Holder PI VERTICAL (81345)––Holder PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A ULTRA PRO ZIPPER ALBUMS These Ultra Pro zipper albums keep your gaming cards safe and secure. The 4-Pocket album comes with a nylon zipper, adjustable strap, and holds 25 loaded Ultra Pro 4-Pocket pages. The 9-Pocket album also includes an adjustable strap, and holds 40 loaded Ultra Pro 9-Pocket pages and Beckett and PSA slab pages. (4666) (CAUT: 3) 4-POCKET (81228)—Album PI 9-POCKET (81239)—Album PI ********************** ULTRA PRO COMIC ZIPPERED BAG Tote along your precious comics safely in this black zippered bag. Features an adjustable strap. (4666/83019) (CAUT: 3) Bag PI ULTRA PRO DECK BAG This black, zippered bag holds a gaming deck box or 75 sleeved cards, toploaders, or a one-screw screwdown. The front pocket is perfect for holding dice and markers. Features an adjustable Velcro belt loop. (4666/81238) (CAUT: 3) Bag PI OFFERED AGAIN O/A ULTRA PRO GAMING CARD PORTABLE CASE This nylon zipper carry case with flow molded cavity will store your gaming cards in Ultra Pro 100-count storage boxes, as well as a cavity for markers and dice! Lid cover contains pockets for card storage, rule books, magazines, etc. Item features four-color packaging, and stores up to five decks of gaming cards. (4666/SUPPLY268) (CAUT: 3) Case PI ********************** ULTRA PRO PORTABLES MINIATURES CASE This case holds up to 47 miniatures with compartments for dice and a flexible ruler. Features an adjustable strap and extra pockets to hold rule books, pamphlets, and cards. (4666/81445) (CAUT: 3) Case PI ULTRA PRO ZIPPERED BAG FOR CORRUGATED BOX CASE This black zippered bag holds an 800-count corrugated box, idea for card collectors and gamers. Features an adjustable strap. (4666/81240) (CAUT: 3) Case PI GAMES SECTION ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS GAME TRADE MAGAZINE #28 Featuring Alderac Entertainment Group's Spycraft role-playing game. This d20 game is set in a world of dark secrets and high espionage. WizKids and White Wolf will grace our pages with more on their upcoming releases. You can be the winner of Pulp Cthulhu from Chaosium when you enter our monthly quiz "The Quiz Master." Plus "Random Rant" from Scott Kurtz and much more! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) GTM 28 $1.99 ALDERAC ENTERTAINMENT GROUP SPYCRAFT: MODERN ARMS GUIDE Raise your game to a higher caliber! Now you can wield the most powerful weapons of the Modern Age in the high-espionage campaign world of Spycraft! This 128-page sourcebook offers extensive information on Firearms, Tactical Weapons, Melee Weapons, and Accessories for the d20 System, and includes conversion rules to create new weapons from real-world weapon profiles, plus expanded combat rules. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) AEG 1802 $24.95 7TH SEA RPG: SWASHBUCKLING ADVENTURES The Swashbuckler's Handbook is the d20 tome of derring-do and flashing blades! Gentleman robbers and outright cut-throats play a game of cat and mouse with the kings men, the Musketeers. Who will you stand with? Introducing one of the first "high adventure" settings, providing all of the rules and background necessary to run more cinematic d20 campaigns. The core world setting of this game is Theah, the universe created for AEG's 7th Sea RPG. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) AEG 8550 $34.95 WARLORD CCG: NEST OF VIPERS Nest of Vipers brings more exciting action to the Warlord CCG. This advanced-play 150+ card expansion set features multi- class characters and warlords, new special traits, and potent abilities to make your opponents run for cover. Characters can now "level up" in classes other than their own, use Magic Resistance, and perform devastating Rituals. After playing with Nest of Vipers, your decks will never be the same again! NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) Booster DISPLAY AEG 6113-D $143.52 Booster PACK AEG 6113-S $2.99 Starter DISPLAY AEG 6112-D $79.92 Starter PACK AEG 6112-S $9.99 AMARILLO DESIGN BUREAU, INC. STAR FLEET BATTLES MINIATURES Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) FEDERATION FLEET BOX 2 The Federation Fleet Box 2 includes the Vulture Dreadnought, War Eagle Cruiser, Battle Hawk Light Cruiser, Falcon Mauler, and Snipe Frigate. Each lead-free, pewter miniature includes a stand and painting guides. Release Date: May, 2002. ADB 0201 $24.95 ROMULAN FLEET BOX 2 The famous Zocchi Plastic Starships return to the market in this unique collection. The classic heavy cruiser of television fame, the smaller destroyer, the larger dreadnought, the copious tug with double cargo pods, and the valiant scout are combined in this special squadron. Release Date: May, 2002. ADB 0401 $39.95 APOPHIS CONSORTIUM OBSIDIAN: INSIDE THE ZONE Included in this 170-page Obsidian sourcebook are Zone Arena rules, an in-depth look at Zone-based Kults, secret societies, politics, and law, as well as a horde of new equipment, details on all thirty Houses of the Internet, and all four sects of the Box of Under. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) APO 0103 $20.00 AURAN GAMES PTY LTD. DARK AWAKENINGS: SHADOWLAND W/CD Having survived the terrors of Guardian Island, players now face a daunting task. Strengthened with ancient weapons and arcane devices they must enter the world of their enemy and try to fight their way through to its place of power. Only then can they hope to return to Guardian for the final showdown in this 84 page epic adventure. Dark Awakenings: Shadowland brings your campaign unprecedented realism and adventure, brought to life with the accompanying CD ROM featuring multiple 3D encounter areas, map grids, printable full color maps and player handouts, and ambient sound effects. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS AUG1002 $19.95 AVALANCHE PRESS, LTD. ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL! Alexandre Dumas's magical tales of the King's Musketeers come alive in this newest d20 setting. This 64-page sourcebook features an historical overview of Dumas's Europe, details on the King's Musketeers and the Cardinal's Guard, and the real world inspirations for these legendary tales, as well as new prestige classes, rules for Renaissance-era firearms, and new skills and feats germane to the setting. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 913 $16.95 I MORDRED: FALL & RISE OF CAMELOT I, Mordred turns the legend of King Arthur upside down in true d20 fashion, introducing Arthur as a mad dictator, clinging to power through the glory of ages past and the threat of his legendary Knights of the Round Table. His son, Mordred, is the rightful heir and struggles to amass an army in the name of justice to usurp his father's throne. And in the background, Arthur's wicked half-sister, Morgan le Fey, schemes to control England's ultimate destiny. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 912 $16.95 WAR OF THE STATES: GETTYSBURG Three days of fighting. Over 160,000 combatants, over 7,000 killed, and 44,000 wounded the battle that saved a nation, and condemned another. The Origins Award winning designers of Rome At War and Eagles Of The Empire bring you the ultimate struggle & sacrifice to preserve a nation. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 106 $49.95 WHISPERS IN THE SHADOWS Whispers in the Shadows examines historic secret societies - who they were, what they hoped to accomplish, and how they acted. Learn the secrets of the Freemasons, the Knights Templar, and the Rosicrucians, among other famous cabals, and add them to your existing d20 campaign. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) APL 914 $16.95 BASTION PRESS SPELLS & MAGIC Gemstones, mirrors, runestones, and dragon magic all present new opportunities for adventure, intrigue, and danger in this d20 sourcebook featuring new spells and magical items that are a perfect fit in any campaign setting. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS BAS1004 $24.95 CELL ENTERTAINMENT AB ANCESTRAL SPEAR CEL 3-3028 $4.95 AXE OF DOOM CEL 3-3020 $4.95 BALL & CHAIN OF BRUTALITY (2) CEL 3-3025 $4.95 CHAIN MAIL CEL 3-3011 $5.95 FLAIL OF SHATTERING (2) CEL 3-3029 $4.95 HYBRID STARTER I This Hybrid Starter contains (1) 60mm scale warrior wielding two axes garbed in crude studded leather armor ornated with a bestial skull, and includes a complete rulebook, MagLock magnets for armor pieces, and dice. CEL 3-3000 $14.95 HYBRID STARTER II With a Sword of Durability and Savage Shield in hand, this Hybrid warrior is anxious to step into the blood-soiled battle arena! The set includes a rulebook, MagLock magnets for armor pieces, and dice. CEL 3-3001 $14.95 MACE OF DISRUPTION (2) CEL 3-3022 $4.95 MAUL OF MANGLING CEL 3-3023 $4.95 MORNINGSTAR OF PETRIFICATION CEL 3-3024 $4.95 POTION PACK 1 (5) CEL 3-3013 $4.95 RAVENS BEAK (2) CEL 3-3027 $4.95 SCALE MAIL CEL 3-3010 $5.95 SCROLL PACK 1 (5) CEL 3-3014 $4.95 SWORD OF SLAYING (2) CEL 3-3021 $4.95 TRIDENT OF TERROR CEL 3-3026 $4.95 CRUSADER RAIDYNAMIC I CEL 3-2206 $4.95 CRUSADER TANK III CEL 3-2207 $4.95 CUSTOMIZABLE TITAN HOVER TANK CEL 3-2123 $6.50 CUSTOMIZABLE TITAN TANK CEL 3-2122 $6.50 JAPANESE RAIDYNAMIC I CEL 3-2306 $4.95 JAPANESE TANK III CEL 3-2307 $4.95 QUADPED MORTARTANK CEL 3-2205 $5.95 SENTINEL FLYER CEL 3-2305 $5.95 CRYSTAL CASTE 7 CUBE OPAQUE DICE Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLACK CYC 06506 $3.00 BLUE CYC 06503 $3.00 GREEN CYC 06502 $3.00 IVORY CYC 06507 $3.00 PURPLE CYC 06504 $3.00 RED CYC 06501 $3.00 7 CUBE OTHERWORLD DICE Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLUE CYC 06443 $6.90 GREEN CYC 06442 $6.90 PURPLE CYC 06444 $6.90 RED CYC 06441 $6.90 7 CUBE PEARL DICE Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLACK CYC 06416 $5.20 BLUE CYC 06413 $5.20 GREEN CYC 06412 $5.20 PURPLE CYC 06414 $5.20 RED CYC 06411 $5.20 WHITE CYC 06417 $5.20 7 CUBE SPECKLED DICE Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLACK CYC 06436 $5.20 BLUE CYC 06433 $5.20 GREEN CYC 06432 $5.20 ORANGE CYC 06435 $5.20 PURPLE CYC 06434 $5.20 RED CYC 06431 $5.20 WHITE CYC 06437 $5.20 ALIENS MINIATURES SET 1 These (5) generic off-worlders are designed to add an extra spark to any game campaign. Each 28mm miniature comes fully- painted and sculpted in lead-free pewter, and the set includes (5) special d20 Crystal Caste dice. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 40310 $19.99 DWARVEN STONE STERLING SILVER SET (7) This 7-piece dice set crafted of sterling silver features one each of the following dice: d4, d6, d8, d10, d10%, d12, d20. Comes complete with a protective leather dice bag for easy storage. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 02150 $79.99 DWARVES MINIATURES SET 1 This set features (5) heavily-armoured, axe-wielding, fully-painted, 28mm dwarven miniatures cast in lead-free pewter, and includes (5) special d20 Crystal Caste dice. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 40110 $19.99 ORC MINIATURES SET 1 Fully-painted and sculpted in lead-free pewter, this set of (5) war-ready 28mm orc miniatures comes complete with (5) special d20 Crystal Caste dice. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 40210 $19.99 ORIENTAL BLADES MINIATURES SET 1 Featured in this set of five unique, fully-painted, lead-free 28mm sword-wielding oriental miniatures you'll find a Samurai w/armor & katana, a male Ronin w/katana, a female Ronin w/katana, a Ninja wielding a ninja-to, and a Daimyo. Also included are (5) special d20 Crystal Caste dice. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 40010 $19.99 STREET GANG MINIATURES SET 1 Complete with (5) special d20 Crystal Caste dice, this set of five unique, fully-painted, lead-free 28mm Street Gang gaming miniatures features: a Leader in long coat w/heavy handgun, a Hero in road armour & scarf, a cool dude ganger in camo pants w/heavy handgun & machine pistol, a female ganger in jeans & short jacket w/machine pistol, and a female ganger in desert headscarf w/assault rifle. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) CYC 40410 $19.99 DREAM POD 9 GEAR KRIEG Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) AIRCRAFT WEAPONS PACK 1 DPN 634 $6.95 WAGSWORTH DPN 633 $24.95 HEAVY GEAR Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) LIFE ON ATLANTIS This Heavy Gear 112-page sourcebook includes a complete history of the Atlantis colony, an overview of its society and culture, and game stats for its people and technology. DPN 070 $19.95 MOAB COMBAT MOUNT (CEF) DPN 276 $19.95 JOVIAN CHRONICLES Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) KAMINARI DPN 438 $7.95 VENUS PLANET SOURCEBOOK This Jovian Chronicles 96-page game supplement explores the history, organization and resources of Venus and its byzantine corporate society, and features numerous pre-generated campaign and adventure seeds. DPN 326 $18.95 FANTASY FLIGHT GAMES LORD OF THE RINGS: CONFRONTATION BOARD GAME The second independent Lord of the Rings game designed by Reiner Knizia and illustrated by acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe, Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation board game follows the harrowing exploits of the Fellowship as they frantically race to bring Frodo to Mordor, while the dark lord Sauron seeks to capture Frodo and the One Ring before he reaches Mt. Doom. Designed for two opposing players, and utilizing a hidden movement system to simulate the search for the ring, and a conflict resolution system that yields brilliant cardplay mechanics, Lord of the Rings: The Confrontation offers players unlimited strategy potential and exciting, often surprising, gameplay! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) FFG LTR-04 $24.95 FANTASY PRODUCTIONS DARK EYE RPG: CAVES OF THE SEA OGRES The characters are hired to guard a ransom caravan during its trek along the western coast to the Cyclops Islands where the dreaded Sea Ogre, a notorious pirate, has made his haven in this adventure scenario for The Dark Eye RPG. Release Date: June, 2002 (CAUT:4) FPR 10456 $12.99 FAST FORWARD ENTERTAINMENT GREEN RACES HARDCOVER Torn between the oncoming hordes of the Green Races of the south lands - trolls, goblins, orcs, and more, even deadlier abominations - and the everpresent DragonElves or BronzeMen, a new magical d20 campaign world presents itself. Fantastic attention to detail, wonderful new creatures, mystical locations, and great riches await all those who choose to see what the world of Green Races has in store for them. Fame? Fortune? Or death! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) FAF 2500 $29.99 GAMES WORKSHOP WARHAMMER 40K Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) NECRON BATTLEFORCE This set features: Two Necron Raider boxed sets containing (10) Warriors and (4) Scarabs total; (1) Necron Lord Blister Pack, (4) Necron Scarabs, and (5) Necron Immortals. All the models come unpainted and unassembled. GAW 3063 $89.99 NECRON DESTROYER GAW 3062 $14.99 NECRON FLAYED ONES GAW 8065H $6.99 NECRON TOMB SPYDER GAW 8065F $8.99 WARHAMMER FANTASY BATTLE Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) CHAMPION OF CHAOS UNDIVIDED GAW 8520L $9.99 HIGH ELF DRAGON PRINCE GAW 8508G-N $8.99 HIGH ELF DRAGON PRINCE COMMAND GAW 8508H-N $8.99 REALM OF CHAOS ARMY BOOK From the north come the hordes of Chaos, blood-thirsty warriors, daemonic beings, and beasts of Chaos all bent on crushing the world and dedicating it to all their foul gods! Included is a complete army list with all new troops, full-color photos, tons of detailed background and plenty of chaos-warped new artwork to begin the conquests of Chaos Generals everywhere! Release Date: June, 2002. GAW 0142 $19.99 REALM OF CHAOS WARBAND ARMY DEAL GAW 1936 $225.00 REALM OF CHAOS WARRIOR REGIMENT GAW 979578-N $24.99 SKAVEN GUTTER RUNNERS GAW 8517F-N $5.99 SKAVEN RAT SWARMS GAW 8517H-N $9.99 SKAVEN THROT THE UNCLEAN GAW 8518P $9.99 GEO-HEX MEDIEVAL TERRAIN PIECES Cast in urethane foam, these unpainted, 30mm scale terrain pieces are the perfect addition to any 3-D fantasy campaign setting or miniatures tabletop game. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) ABANDONED/RUINED THATCH COTTAGE GHX GH-7003 $9.95 MEDIEVAL COTTAGE W/STONE CHIMNEY GHX GH-7001 $9.95 MEDIEVAL ROADSIDE INN GHX GH-7004 $24.95 MEDIEVAL THATCH COTTAGE GHX GH-7002 $9.95 GMT GAMES FLAGSHIP: COYOTE STANDS The people of the Standing Nations are human-feline genetic hybrids that have survived on their own at the edge of explored space for generations. For the Kirikin Swarm, life is simple--gather materials to feed their living ships. They have traveled the stars for countless centuries, consuming entire planets. Now, both alien races are headed for a clash! The Coyote Stands expansion set features 110 cards designed for Flagship, an easy-to-learn tactical card game of military science fiction utilizing the unique eXpandable card game system. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0202 $25.00 FLAGSHIP: PROMETHEUS UNCHAINED The Dynasty military has protected humanity and expanded its borders for generations. Its "enslave or exterminate" strategy of dealing with the enemy has allowed the Dynasty to build a powerful empire. However, the New Angeles Refugees, common workers who have felt the weight of Dynasty rule, are equipped with a cache of advanced alien technology, and are prepared to protect what is theirs! The Prometheus Unchained expansion set features 110 cards designed for Flagship. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0201 $25.00 GLORY: ACROSS THE RAPPAHANNOCK After two years of development, the newly revised and expanded version of the Glory system for brigade-level Civil War battles is ready to roll, showcasing these battles of the war: Fredericksburg (1862) and Chancellorsville (1863). Across the Rappahannock features (3) beautiful maps of some of the most difficult terrain of the war, over (800) counters, more streamlined Activation rules, and complete charts and tables. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) GMT 0203 $65.00 GREEN RONIN GAMES MASTER CLASS: SHAMAN'S HANDBOOK The Shaman's Handbook is the first volume of Green Ronin's Master Class series, providing information not only on the class itself, but new prestige classes, spells, skills, feats, and magic items. Additionally, you'll find useful information on the Spirit World and real-world shamanic traditions, a bestiary of spirits and ghosts, and several new monster templates. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS GRR1013 $16.95 SECRET COLLEGE OF NECROMANCY The Secret College of Necromancy is at last revealed in this comprehensive sourcebook by 2nd Edition AD&D designer David "Zeb" Cook and former Dragon Magazine editor Wolfgang Baur. The Secret College lurks in the dark corners of every civilized nation. It's goal: spread the twisted art of necromancy. Covering the full range of necromancy from spells and arcane grimoires to creatures and history, this 96-page book will finally shed light upon its dark secrets. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS GRR1014 $18.95 GUARDIANS OF ORDER BIG EYES, SMALL MOUTH: URESIA GRAVE OF HEAVEN In an age before history, the gods, vain and numerous, ruled the heavens, ultimately destroying themselves and nearly the world in the wake of their wrath. From the ashes of the God war, a few mortal survivors flourished, migrating to the remnants of the shattered land - now a broken ring of islands scorched by lava and washed clean by storms. Uresia: Grave of Heaven is an original fantasy setting for the Big Eyes, Small Mouth RPG from the creative mind of S. John Ross. The cities of the gods lie in ruins! Explore a land of endless adventure in a time of heroes, villains, fortune-seekers, and ordinary men seeking to determine the fate of the morrow. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) GOO 02-110 $16.95 SILVER AGE SENTINELS FAST PLAY RULES This ideal introduction to the new superhero role-playing game, Silver Age Sentinels, provides a general overview of the core book, a comprehensive summary of the new D10 Tri-Stat System, a random character generation system that produces over 150 different heroes, the tools to create characters at entire range of superhuman power levels, and a short adventure to get you into the action right away. Release Date: July, 2002. GOO 13-000 $2.95 SILVER AGE SENTINELS RPG DELUXE LIMITED EDITION Every age has its Heroes: men and women who refuse to believe that humanity has a limit for kindness and compassion. Through their actions, they inspire others to reach beyond their own perceived limitations and strive for greatness. Featuring the innovative D10 Tri-Stat System, Silver Age Sentinels is the penultimate role-playing game for the superhero genre and beyond, invoking the themes and ideals of the Silver Age of comics placed in a modern context. This full-color hardcover Limited Edition core rulebook contains everything you need to play the entire range of superhuman power levels in your adventures, and features the complete world setting of Empire City, a quick play character generation option, dozens of sample character, and a template-driven vehicle and weapon creation system. Release Date: July, 2002. GOO 13-001 $39.95 GUILDHOUSE GAMES, LLC DARK & STORMY NIGHT Beset by a torrential storm, the adventurers take refuge in Siedel, a secluded hamlet tucked into the ominous shadow of the Karster Mountains. Beseiged by raging storms, bandits, the torments of the unliving, and a host of deadly curses, the adventurers must unravel the mysteries cloaking the village to survive the dark and stormy night! A d20 System adventure for 6-8 Level characters. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) GHS 1005 $4.99 PLAGUE OF NYRATHOTH Sealed for centuries by the wizards of Vundara, the dreaded plague pits of Nyrathoth have been carelessly opened by a callous adventurer in search of treasure. His reckless abandon has unleashed death upon the world, and Nyrathoth's dark dream may yet come to fruition! A d20 System adventure for 6th Level characters. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) GHS 1004 $4.99 HERO GAMES HERO SYSTEM 5TH EDITION RPG HARDCOVER Written by award-winning designer Steven S. Long, the HERO System returns to print with this 5th Edition updating the classic rules, providing new options, clarifications, and information for hard-hitting, fast-paced super-hero roleplay. This 384- page hardcover features revised text, over 300 example powers, abilities, gadgets, and spells for all genres, hundreds of new options, and a detailed, comprehensive index. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) HER 100 $39.95 HOBGOBLYNN PRESS GODLIKE RPG: WILL TO POWER This first supplement for GODLIKE RPG contains a comprehensive examination of the RuSHA Parahuman program from its inception to its destruction and includes an overview of the organization, equipment, weapons, and tactics of the Waffen-SS, insights into the Nazi super-spy program Wasserfall, game statistics and dossiers for twenty-six of Germany's most famous bermenschen, plus new rules, power, flaws and tons of extras. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HBG1001 $20.95 WILD TALENTS RPG When super-human Talents appeared during World War II, no one suspected it was only the first faltering steps of the human mind freed from the prison of reality. Now, after the war, Talents appear who can do the impossible without interference from others of their kind, the age of Wild Talents has arrived! Utilizing the innovative GODLIKE rules-set and background designed by Greg Stolze and Dennis Detwiller, Wild Talents: Superhero Roleplaying Game is much more than a simple campaign background, it's a toolkit to build a future in the world of GODLIKE of your own devising. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA HBG1002 $24.95 HOLISTIC DESIGN NOBLE ARMADA: SCENARIO SET 1 Introducing 20 new ship descriptions, displays, historical backgrounds, and new battle scenarios for use with both Noble Armada Expanded Edition and Traveller. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) HDI 0514 $16.95 IMPRESSIONS ADVERTISING & MARKETING GAMEPLAY DEMO CD #3 GamePlay contains a variety of "free" playable demo game material, quickstart rules, card games, mini-modules, Game Trade Magazine and more! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) IMP 003 $.00 INTERACTIVE IMAGINATION MAGI-NATION CCG: NIGHTMARE'S DAWN Nightmare's Dawn, the new expansion series for Magi-Nation, showcases two new regions: Bograth (swamp) and Paradwyn (jungle). NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY IIM 8018-D $118.44 BOOSTER PACK IIM 8018-S $3.29 STARTER DECK IIM 7025-S $9.99 STARTER DISPLAY IIM 7025-D $99.90 KENZER & COMPANY D&D KINGDOMS OF KALAMAR: PEKAL GAZETTEER This Kingdoms of Kalamar world supplement includes expanded information on the nation of Pekal, from the powerful College of Magic and the political intrigue of its capital city, Bet Rogala, to the war with the Kingdom of Tokis and the numerous subversive, magic and religious organizations of the realm. Also included are two new Kingdoms of Kalamar adventures, plus character creation guidelines for the "Living Kalamar" campaign. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 1003 $11.99 D&D KINGDOMS OF KALAMAR: VILLAIN DESIGN HANDBOOK This Kingdoms of Kalamar supplement contains dozens of new villain archetypes, prestige classes, feats and anti-feats, as well as information on giving villains real motivations and obsessions, the criminal psychology of the villain, the villain's place in society. A new Kingdoms of Kalamar adventure is also included! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 1004 $19.99 FAIRY MEAT MINIATURES These exquisitely sculpted, battle-ready 40mm pewter miniatures are designed for use with the Fairy Meat miniature combat game. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) BLOOD FAIRY KEN 4063 $2.99 CRICKEN KEN 4068 $3.49 LEPERACHAUN (70MM) KEN 4069 $19.99 WITCH FAIRY BITTER KEN 4064 $2.99 WITCH FAIRY DOOM KEN 4065 $2.99 WITCH FAIRY GLOOM KEN 4066 $2.99 WITCH FAIRY NIGHT KEN 4067 $2.99 FAIRY MEAT: WICKED THINGS Experience even more magical twists and turns of raw carnage with the latest Fairy Meat miniature game supplement, Wicked Things! This wonderfully written rulebook gives the lowdown on the horrific Blood and Witch Fairies, as well as the dangerous new Cricken and Leperchaun races. New races, new spells, new magic items and new weapons all combine to make this a fantastic addition to the Fairy Meat mayhem! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 406 $19.99 HACKMASTER MINIATURES Bigger, badder and more dangerous - these ain't yer pappy's miniatures! These four HackMaster 45mm miniatures sculpted by Steve Buddle are the perfect addition to any GM's campaign. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) BEHOLDER KEN 4059 $2.99 GREAT HORNED OWLBEAR KEN 4060 $8.99 LEWD BEHOLDER KEN 4061 $2.99 YETI KEN 4062 $8.99 HACKMASTER: PLAYER ADVANTAGE CHARACTER RECORD BOOK This 16-page official HackMaster Player Advantage Character Record Book features player character sheets with plenty of space for all the information on your family record, grudges, quirks and flaws, treasure, magic items, and more! A complete spell and adventure log, as well as a new set of HackMaster player coupons, are included. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) KEN 2103 $4.99 LIVING ROOM GAMES EARTHDAWN: BARSAIVE IN CHAOS Barsaive in Chaos is a campaign supplement for Earthdawn Second Edition, detailing six significant events that span the year after the fall of Vivane, outlining an epic-style campaign. Each event can also stand alone to form a mini-campaign or can be used in any combination. Barsaive in Chaos is intended for characters of Second Circle and above, of any Discipline. Release Date: April, 2002 (CAUT:4) LRG ED202 $20.00 MILTON BRADLEY/PARKER BROTHERS/HASBRO THE SIMPSONS CLUE The Simpsons? Suspected of murder?? The classic sleuthing game, Clue, becomes "Simpsonized" as the Simpsons are all suspects in the murder of Montgomery Burns. Choose your favorite character and figure out whodunit! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) MLB 40766 $29.95 VAMPIRE HUNTER GAME Close your windows! Lock the doors! And, turn out the lights! Thrill seekers ages 9 & up will scream with delight playing Vampire Hunter, as players collect weapons to battle the vampire and his minions in this riveting boardgame. The most exciting aspect of the game is that it is played in the dark! An illuminated medieval tower looms in the center of the slay field, and as the tower light changes from daylight (red) to nighttime (blue) all of the game components magically transform, dramatically effecting game play! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) MLB 40283 $34.95 WHAT WOULD HOMER DO? GAME Test your knowledge of "Homer" IQ with 200 Homer Simpson-based trivia questions! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) MLB 66876 $34.95 MISGUIDED GAMES CHILDREN OF THE SUN RPG HARDCOVER In a world of grit, oil, dust, and mud, the scars of war weep bitter bile. Lost in a sea of ignorance, bigotry, and greed, the light is waning for the "Children of the Sun", but a few have the ability to rise above the masses. Attuned to the Aether, they draw upon it to make their bodies stronger and more dexterous, shield them from harmful magic, or make their voices felt in the very souls of those around them. Aided by sorcery, the art of war, and the principles of arcane science, they can change the course of history. Discover "Children of the Sun", the dieselpunk fantasy role-playing game, and forge a new destiny! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSO MSG1000 $39.95 MONGOOSE PUBLISHING ENCYCLOPEDIA DIVINE: FEY MAGIC This 64-page d20 System sourcebook provides extensive information on contacting creatures of the Fey, winning-their favour and harnessing their power. However, only one who is prepared to submit everything they are may court the friendship of the Fey, for they are capricious races all too ready to destroy the will of mortals. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP1007 $14.95 JUDGE DREDD RPG Mega-City One. Population: over four hundred million people and every one of them a potential criminal! Considered the most dangerous city on 22nd century earth, Mega-City One demands a special breed of law enforcer. Here, there are no police, no trials and no juries - only the judges. Toughest of all judges is Joe Dredd, a man vested with the power of instant sentence, a man whose court is the streets and whose word is the Law! The Judge Dredd role-playing game, based on the d20 System, will take players to the heart of Mega-City One and beyond, either as judges determined to uphold the Law, or perps, willing to risk everything for personal profit and gain. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP7001 $29.95 JUDGE DREDD RPG: ROOKIE'S GUIDE TO THE JUSTICE DEPT The first supplement for the Judge Dredd RPG, The Rookie's Guide to the Justice Department will tell a judge everything he needs to know about the massive organization he has behind him whilst taking the Law to the streets. Discover the true politics that exist in the higher strata of the Justice Department, specialize in new fields, and explore the full resources at the Justice Department's disposal, from advanced forensic facilities, to the incredible might of Psi-Div and the awesome fire power of the Orbital Defense Platforms. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP7002 $14.95 PLANES: ZAHHAK ASH WASTE OF THE ABYSS The 28th layer of the Abyss, known as the Ash Wastes of Zahhak, is a hellish domain of the most vile evils. Lost souls wander the desolate wastelands whilst demonic lords marshal their forces to battle one another in an endless match that has already seen the land broken apart and laid to ruin by war. Continuing The Planes series of supplements, Zahhak is a 32-page sourcebook covering a whole new plane of existence. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP6002 $9.95 QUINTESSENTIAL ELF Taking an in-depth look at Elves within the d20 system, this 128-page sourcebook is dedicated to players interested in running Elf-classed characters, detailing a wealth of new eleven-exclusive skills, feats and prestige classes, as well as introducing many new sub-species of Elves. Access the deepest secrets of this ancient race, from high magic and superior archery, to skill in blades and calling upon the wrath of the Eleven deities who preside over all their children. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP4005 $19.95 SLAYER'S GUIDE TO DRAGONS The father of all role-playing, Gary Gygax, takes us through a journey revealing previously hidden details on the most beloved of all monsters - the Dragon! The Slayer's Guide to Dragons is a 128-page sourcebook covering dragons of all types, and is jam-packed with new information on truly ancient wyrms, new species, crossbreeding, draconic society, their battle tactics and dragon-only feats and spells. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA MGP0009 $19.95 MYSTIC EYE GAMES ARCANE MYSTERIES: BLIGHT MAGIC There is an ancient art that is resurfacing. A terrible lore that allows spell casters, both Arcane and Divine to rape the land of its very life to fuel their magic. Blight Magic! This 64-page d20 sourcebook details the rituals, spells, abilities, prestige classes, feats, and terrible corrupting influences that can be gained by tapping into, and draining the very life from the land. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS MYG0201 $11.95 FOUL LOCALES: URBAN BLIGHT Urban Blight features a collection of pre-built, plug-in urban locations for your d20 campaign, each highly detailed with all relevant NPCs, maps, items, and descriptions. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS MYG0101 $14.95 OSPREY PUBLISHING CONFEDERATE CAVALRYMAN 1861-65 This title looks at how the men of the Confederate cavalry were recruited, trained, lived and fought. Both routine and campaign life are covered, as well as the weapons and equipment that served them in their combat roles. Key encounters such as the 1863 clash at Brandy Station are also covered in this authoritative text. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP WAR054 $16.95 D-DAY 1944 (3) SWORD BEACH In the third of the D-Day volumes Ken Ford details the assault by British 6th Airborne Division and the British landings on Sword Beach that secured the vital left flank of the invasion. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP CAM105 $18.95 DC-3 DAKOTA The mainstay of the US domestic airline network prior to World War 2, some 400 DC-3s had been built by Douglas up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Included in this volume are photographs of all the major prototype, pre- production and civil and military service variants under construction at the Douglas plant, as well as in service with various operators and air arms across the globe. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP PIT002 $24.95 F-86 SABER OF THE 4TH FIGHTER INTERCEPTOR WING The 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing (FIW) was sent to Korea in December 1950 expressly to deal with the threat posed by the all- new MiG-15 fighter that had made its combat debut the previous month. It remained the sole Sabre wing in-theatre for a full year, its pilots tangling with Russian-flown MiGs up over the Yalu River on a near-daily basis. Through sheer skill and superior machinery, the 4th FIW prevailed, and the skies over North Korean remained firmly in UN control. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP FLC006 $19.95 GUILFORD COURTHOUSE 1781 By the Spring of 1781, the American Revolutionary War had dragged on for almost six years and the outcome still hung in the balance. The British commander Lord Cornwallis launched his invasion of North Carolina at Guilford Courthouse on 15 March 1781. In a desperately hard-fought battle the small but professional British army succeeded in fighting its way through the lines of American troops but at a dreadful cost! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP CAM109 $18.95 LOCKHEED CONSTELLATION The first volume in an exciting new series, this book uses the best professionally photographed archival material available, sourced directly from a number of US airlines as well as from Lockheed themselves, to illustrate just how complex it was to build what was arguably the world's most stylish piston-engined airliner the majestic Constellation. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP PIT001 $24.95 M8 GREYHOUND LIGHT ARMORED CAR 1943-9 The M8 light armored car was the only significant wheeled combat vehicle used by the US Army in World War II. This title describes the design and development of the M8, covering the many variants that were produced during World War II and afterwards, along with a comprehensive survey of its operational use. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP NVG053 $14.95 SARMATIANS 600BC-AD450 Over a thousand years the Sarmatian tribes had contacts with the major military powers of the ancient world - Darian Persia, the Crimean and Pontic kingdoms, the Celts, Thracians and finally the Romans. These armoured horsemen of the southern Russian steppes, migrated into the Roman world at first as invaders, and later as heavy cavalry auxiliaries. In this book a distinguished Eastern European archaeologist describes the history, armor, weapons and tactics of a colorful warrior people who even reached Britain, and whom some believe are the origin of the myths of the knights of King Arthur. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP MAA373 $14.95 US INFANTRYMAN IN WW2 (2) MEDITERRANEAN THEATER Between November 1942 and May 1945, US Army infantry units fought in eight named campaigns in the Mediterranean Theater. This title follows one soldier from enlistment in 1942, through training in a Replacement Training Center, assignment to the 1st Battalion 133d Regiment, 34th Infantry Division (Red Bull), and into combat. The training and combat roles of the machine gunner's Military Occupational Specialty are discussed in detail. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP WAR053 $16.95 WWI TRENCH WARFARE (2) 1916-18 The Allied attempt to break the stalemate of trench warfare in 1916 led to costly battles of attrition. The Germans responded by developing schemes of defense anchored on concrete bunkers; the Allies, by sophisticated artillery tactics in support of infantry assaults, and by the introduction of the tank. On both sides the small, self-reliant, opportunistic infantry unit, with its own specialist weapons, became the basic tool of attack. This second of a two-part study of the birth of 20th century tactics is illustrated with rare photographs, and ten full-color plates. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ELI084 $16.95 WWI WESTERN FRONT 1916-1918 In this, the second volume covering the war on the Western Front, Peter Simkins describes the last great battles of attrition at Arras, on the Aisne and at Passchendaele in 1917. He then moves on to relate the successive offensives launched by Germany in the spring and summer of 1918 in an effort to achieve victory or a favorable peace before American manpower proved decisive. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP ESS022 $14.95 WWII ALLIED NURSING SERVICES The skill and care of the women of the Allied military nursing services was remembered gratefully by hundreds of thousands of wounded servicemen. This first-ever fully illustrated study of the US, British, Commonwealth, and other nursing organizations includes many unpublished photographs and 24 meticulously illustrated colour figures. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSP MAA370 $14.95 PALLADIUM BOOKS LAND OF THE DAMNED 2: ETERNAL TORMENT Details on Dark magic, new types of undead creatures and werebeasts, an evil Faerie Kingdom, and an enchanted forest known as the Darkest Heart await those who dare peruse this tome of Eternal Torment! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) PAL 0469 $21.95 RIFTS: COSMO KNIGHTS This 160-page Rifts Dimension Book for Phase World sheds light upon the mysterious space sentinels known as the Cosmo- Knights, revealing their secrets, quests, history, and connection to the Cosmic Forge. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) PAL 0850 $17.95 WEAPONS & ASSASSINS Suitable for use with any game system, this 48-page reference book is packed with extensive information on the real world weapons, armor and data of choice used by most assassins. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) PAL 0403 $7.95 PARADIGM CONCEPTS CARNIVAL OF SWORDS Carnival of Swords is a 64-page d20 sourcebook detailing Old Coryan, featuring an adventure scenario that can also be incorporated into the Living Arcanis campaign setting. Additional material includes information on crime guilds, prominent figures, exotic locales, new magic, and more! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) PCI 1006 $14.99 FORGED IN MAGIC Legendary heroes wield great weapons to bring justice to those who would prey upon the innocent. Tempered in the fires of divine providence or arcane might, these instruments serve to lay low the forces of evil. This 128-page d20 System sourcebook details hundreds of magical and psionic items and those who forged them. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) PCI 1102 $19.99 SPELL DECKS (D20) Place all your spells literally at your fingertips with Spell Decks! Each deck showcases cards containing the pertinent d20 System rules and descriptions of a specific Spellcaster's arsenal from the Player's Handbook, Psionic's Handbook and Codex Arcanis, over 300 in all! Choose from four uniquely devised Spell Decks and unleash your true spellcasting potential! Release Date: May, 2002. MYSTERIES OF THE ARCANE PCI 1301 $24.99 BLESSING OF THE DIVINE PCI 1302 $24.99 SONGS OF THE WILD PCI 1303 $24.99 MASTERY OF THE MIND PCI 1304 $24.99 PRINCE AUGUST/MITHRIL MINIATURES LORD OF THE RINGS MINIATURES These 32mm Mithril Lord of the Rings miniatures are based on the adventures of the Battle of Helm's Deep. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) ARAGORN AT HELM'S DEEP PRI LT-2 $4.25 GAMLING THE OLD PRI LT-5 $4.25 GANDALF ON SHADOWFAX PRI LT-1 $6.99 GIMLI AT HELM'S DEEP PRI LT-4 $4.25 LEGOLAS AT HELM'S DEEP PRI LT-3 $4.25 REAPER MINIATURES ADVANCED LEVEL SCULPTING ARMATURES Features (4) Armatures and (4) bases. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) RPR 75002 $5.99 CAV MINIATURES Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) KDM BLITZ RPR 07045 $8.99 KDM COUGAR RPR 07046 $9.99 DARK HEAVEN MINIATURES Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) ASSASSIN OF THE BLUE ORCHID RPR 02588 $2.99 FAMILIARS PACK 3 RPR 02593 $4.99 GABRIELLA WARMAIDEN Of Ritterlich RPR 02589 $2.99 GNARR BLOODGRISTLE, GNOLL CHAMPION RPR 02592 $3.99 LINDIR LIGHTARROW, ELF ARCHER RPR 02585 $2.99 MERRYN ELMSHADOW, FEMALE ELF THIEF RPR 02590 $2.99 NABIN SHARIF, DESERT RANGER RPR 02586 $2.99 SHAL SHABATH, EGYPTIAN HIGH PRIESTESS RPR 02594 $4.99 VALDARYNN REDWOOD, ARCH MAGE RPR 02591 $3.99 WRAITH WITH 2-HANDED SWORD RPR 02587 $3.99 TOMB OF THE MUMMY KING This boxed set contains the huge sarcophagus of the mummy king, two piles of treasure, a set of shabti statues, a jackal statue, cat statue and more, each sculpted by Bob Olley. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) RPR 10017 $39.99 SCORE/DONRUSS PLAYOFF, LP DRAGONBALL Z CCG: CAPSULE CORPS POWER PACK The Capsule Corps Power Pack for the Dragon Ball Z CCG features an exclusive selection of Foil character cards from the Dragon Ball Z movies, fan-requested and others, packaged in a special 400-card carrying case. Each box contains (8) main personality sets, a random selection of promotional cards, and the "Power" cards from the Dragon Ball Z Game Boy Advanced electronic game. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) SCO 85155 $24.99 DRAGON BALL Z CCG: WORLD GAMES SAGA This 200-card expansion series to the Dragon Ball Z CCG focuses on the growth of Gohan and his adventures as the Great Saiyaman, as well as a brand-new experience for our hero - High School! Goku also participates in the great Celestial Tournament that occurs only once every 10,000 years. Combining three Sagas into one exciting series - The Celestial Games Saga, The Great Saiyaman Saga and World Games Saga - this set features (6) new Preview cards from Babidi Saga, plus new High-Techs, Foil Rares and Ultra Rares! NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: June, 2002. Booster Display SCO 85263-D $118.44 Booster Pack SCO 85263-S $3.29 Starter Display SCO 85130-D $109.90 Starter Pack SCO 85130-S $10.99 STEVE JACKSON GAMES DELUXE ILLUMINATI: NEW WORLD ORDER Absolutely everything you need to play the award-winning deck-building version of the Game of Conspiracy is here: full- color, illustrated rules, over 500 cards, dice, wood markers, and a cloth bag with the Pyramid to hold them in! This set includes the "One With Everything" card set, the INWO Book, and several booster packs from the "Assassins" expansion, plus the pyramid dice, dice bag, and counters. Yet another path toward world domination! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 1618 $24.95 GURPS: ROGUES Skullduggery made easy! GURPS: Rogues contains everything you need to know about backstabbing, intrigue, and the seamy side of life. With 29 templates and over 100 sample characters for all kinds of settings, GURPS: Rogues is a chest full of treasure for you to plunder! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6413 $22.95 GURPS TRAVELLER 25TH ANNIVERSARY SET Three great Traveller products at one great price! This 25th anniversary edition of Traveller contains a copy of GURPS Traveller, plus the GURPS Traveller GM Screen and Planetary Survey 1: Kamsii. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6628 $29.95 GURPS TRAVELLER: HEROES 2—FIGHTER JOCKS What makes a fighter pilot? Intensive training, hair-trigger reflexes, complete confidence, and the will to fly and kill. They are the elite, the "knights of deep space." Whether protecting a fleet, escorting a merchant through a pirate-infested asteroid belt, or supporting troops in a planetary attack, the life of a fighter pilot is intense, and so is a fighter-pilot campaign. Adventure seeds are included, along with several complete characters and stats for the most commonly used fighters in Charted Space. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6881 $8.95 MUNCHKIN MINIATURES SET (6) Sculpted by Richard Kerr and based on John Kovalic's cartoons, these six hilarious metal miniatures can be used for any roleplaying game where you're going to "munchkin out!" The six figures featured include the Original Super Munchkin with hammer and chainsaw, the Unnatural Axe Warrior Wench, the Spiky Armor Paladin, the Leather Armor Babe, the Killer Cleric, and the hairy-footed Halfling Wizard! Extra bonus: the cardboard sleeve has a cut-out to let you create that most horrific of monsters, the dread Gazebo! Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 16-0101 $24.95 OGRE SCENARIO BOOK 2 More Ogre battles, for the same low price! This time the action takes place on the GEV map, where the terrain is varied, but the Ogres are just as dangerous. Seven scenarios of atomic mayhem will keep your tactical skills honed, and a bonus set of 3-D cardboard buildings gives your units new targets. Release Date: June, 2002 SJG 3205 $5.95 STAR MUNCHKIN The Munchkins are back, and now they're space-jaunting Mutants, Androids, and Cat People grabbing Lasers, Vibroswords, and Nova Grenades, fighting Fanged Fuzzballs, Bionic Bimbos, and the Brain In A Jar. This is a complete boxed game comes with 168 cards, rules, and die, and features the twisted humor of Steve Jackson and the wacky cartoons of John Kovalic. Release Date: June, 2002. SJG 1411 $24.95 TRANSHUMAN SPACE: SPACECRAFT OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM Over two dozen different space vehicles and variants for the Transhuman Space setting, including both warships and civilian craft, are featured in this 32-page sourcebook. An overview of the major space forces is also included, showcasing the Chinese PLAN-Space Forces, U.S. Aerospace Force, European ESCA, and the TSA, with background on their history, tactics, and fleet strength. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) SJG 6706 $8.95 THUNDERHEAD GAMES INTERLUDES: SANDS OF PAIN This d20 adventure sourcebook brings the characters from Bluffside south to the Dragon Sands, with a mix of horror and romance done up in an Arabic style. Sands of Pain can be used as a stand-alone adventure in any game world, or to enrich the world of Bluffside: City on the Edge. It features new creatures, spells, items, prestige classes and feats as well as internet enhancements available in a special password protected area. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS TGS1005 $10.95 DRY LAND: EMPIRES OF THE DRAGON SANDS The Dragon Sands - a large desert far south of Bluffside - holds the ruins of empires dating back from before the Age of Ice. Ruled by a god-like emperor from the Diamond Throne, the Dragori Empire holds most of the Dragon Sands in its grasping talons. Adventurous, independent tribes live as nomads in the deepest wastes while isolated settlements eke out a marginal existence just out of reach of the Empire. Immerse your players in this 144-page d20 campaign sourcebook... just remember to bring plenty of water. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS TGS1006 $22.95 TOWER GAMES DARKWOOD: BEAST Introducing four adventures of horror and the supernatural set in the 12th Century England setting of Darkwood. From the sea beaten cliffs of England's East to the wind swept lonely moors of Derbyshire, from the heart of the city to the depths of the forest itself, the players own home, Beast explains where the evil in Medieval comes from. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA TWG1020 $14.95 TROLL LORD GAMES BERGHOLT: BY SHADOWS OF NIGHT Walled Bergholt sits astride a transhipment point between far flung Realms of the east and west. A backwash, Bergholt is a town of simple folk; folk who consider themselves free of the chaos of the world. This myth rests well for those weary travelers seeking a city of respite from the horrors of the trail. But here you will find no innocence, for foul machinations are afoot, corruption and villainous deeds fester beneath the silken myth of Bergholts purity. A d20 System adventure for 4-6 characters of Levels 5-7. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA TLG1204 $9.95 DARK DRUIDS The Dark Druids have destroyed many innocent settlements while operating from their base within "Fang Forest," a perilous region filled with shadowy horrors, the dark forces of nature, and magic never before seen on this world. However, to root out these evil-doers the adventurers must travel through "Fang Forest's" haunted confines, enter the evil confines, and gain access to an eldritch sorcery within which alone can stop the Dark Druids. A d20 System adventure for 4-6 characters of Levels 9-12. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) WZA TLG5200 $9.95 UNITED PLAYTEST, INC. GAMING FRONTIERS VOLUME 2 Gaming Frontiers Volume 2 delivers 160-pages of original exciting full-color d20 content including all-new Spycraft material from Alderac Entertainment Group, new monsters from The Hunt: Rise of Evil campaign setting from Mystic Eye Games, fiendish new magic items from Thunderhead Games, and a Canting Crew excerpt and Gary Gygax interview from Troll Lord Games. Also check out an exciting new preview of Judge Dredd and a never-before-seen outtake from the Slayer's Guide to Amazons from Mongoose Publishing, new Freeport fiction from Green Ronin, plus a brand-new story from famed TSR novelist James Lowder. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) OSS UPI002 $17.95 THE UPPER DECK COMPANY, LLC. YU-GI-OH CCG: METAL RAIDERS Yugi's adventures to save the world from total destruction continues with this second booster release of Metal Raiders! Collect more powerful Effect and Fusion Monster cards to strategically customize your decks in your quest to become the most powerful duelist! This series is introduced in 24-count displays featuring 9-card Booster packs. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY UDC 27907-D $71.76 BOOSTER PACK UDC 27907-S $2.99 USAOPOLY AUSTIN POWERS TRIVIA Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) USO TR02 $30.00 COCA-COLA CHESS Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) USO CH04 $50.00 COCA-COLA YAHTZEE Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) USO Y02 $20.00 CORVETTE 50TH ANNIVERSARY MONOPOLY Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) USO 153 $40.00 NASCAR MONOPOLY Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) USO 168 $35.00 THE SIMPSONS PICTIONARY Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) USO P04 $35.00 WHITE WOLF PUBLISHING DARK AGES VAMPIRE: STORYTELLER COMPANION From the infernal Baali to the Lhiannan witches to the morbid faith of the Road of Bones, the Dark Medieval hides many secrets. The Dark Ages: Vampire Storytellers Companion gives Storytellers access to secrets and advice to enrich your stories, and includes five bloodlines, six minor roads, revised Disciplines, plentiful advice and all the game's useful charts. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 20003 $14.95 EXALTED: SAVAGE SEAS Savage Seas offers a detailed look at the oceans and sailing technology of the world of Exalted. From the life of a merchant or pirate to ship handling and the hazards of sea travel, everything you need to run a chronicle involving or centered on sea travel is here, including descriptions and deck plans for the types of ships commonly used in the world of Exalted, from pirate catamarans to the ancient warships of the First Age. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08822 $17.95 CLAN NOVEL TRILOGY: LASOMBRA BOOK 1 Anatole, the madman who paradoxically helped Lucita remain sane, is dead. Her hated sire, Archbishop Monada, was slain by her ex-lover, the Assamite assassin Fatima. Lucita is an assassin herself, and one who did much to change the course of the Sabbat's advance in the Eastern United States, but in these modern nights she finds herself wandering alone. The direction she chooses will come as a great surprise, even to those knowledgeable in the intrigues of the World of Darkness. (CAUT:4) RES. from Previews Vol. X #12 (DEC002380H) WWP 11114 $6.50 RAVENLOFT: GAZETTEER 1 From the hoary reaches of Count Strahd's Barovia to the wizard tyrant Hazlik's domain, occult terrors rule the night! The first in a series of setting sourcebooks, Ravenloft Gazetteer 1 explores some of the legendary domains of the central continent. Included are the domains of Barovia, Kartakass, Hazlan and Forlorn, ready and waiting for bold adventurers to face their brooding threats. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 15020 $24.95 SWORD & SORCERY: THE CURSE OF THE DAMNED A tale of love, betrayal and death, The Curse of the Damned is a d20 fantasy adventure for characters of 5th to 8th level. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08356 $8.95 SWORD & SORCERY FICTION: DEAD GOD TRILOGY FORSAKEN The elves of Scarn remember a time when the lands were whole and the gods protected them from the thoughtless titans who dominated the earth. The divine battles shattered the landscape, decimated many races and left gods dead including the god of the elves, and without their god, the bereft elves of the Scarred Lands are dying out. One eleven priest, Vladawen, has not given up in these godforsaken times, despite the ravaged earth and the titanspawn who terrorize good people. Confronted by so much tragedy, he knows only one way to preserve his people and their way of life to resurrect their slain god. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 11661 $6.50 FIERY DRAGON: OF SOUND MIND 2 Somethings not right in the kingdom. Political groups are at each others throats, unaware of a secret enemy in their midst. The heroes must discover the cause of the growing discord and reveal the true threat to the peace of the nation a psychic villain bent on domination! This is the second in the Of Sound Mind trilogy, a series of adventures featuring the 3rd Edition Psionics rules. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 16011 $10.95 SWORD & SORCERY: WILDERNESS & WASTELANDS The Scarred Lands are a place rife with danger and not just from the titanspawn and the other horrors that lurk beyond civilization. The very land itself still reels from the Divine War. There is no terrain that does not hold some danger, be it mundane, titan-born or magical. Wilderness & Wastelands explores several types of terrain and the hazards found there. Also included are rules for dangerous weather and creating interesting encounters in the wilds. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 08331 $12.95 VAMPIRE WORLD OF DARKNESS: MAFIA Gangster stories are a popular genre and fit perfectly within the World of Darkness. The first in 2002s "Year of the Damned" series, this Vampire: The Masquerade sourcebook offers a stylized look at Italian organized crime families, allowing players to portray members of the gangs and also present many hooks for Storytellers to introduce these elements into existing chronicles. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 02228 $17.95 VAMPIRE WORLD OF DARKNESS: SAN FRANCISCO BY NIGHT Once, the jade courts of the Middle Kingdom dreamed they could invade the West in revenge for decades of colonial tyranny. Now that dream is a terrible reality as San Francisco lies at the feet of Asian vampires. San Francisco by Night is the first crossover city sourcebook for Kindred of the East and Vampire: The Masquerade. Covered in full detail are San Francisco's history and geography, along with the city's major undead players and their nocturnal agendas. More importantly, the book bridges the two game lines, giving Storytellers and players enough information and story ideas to run any style of chronicle. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) WWP 02921 $17.95 WIZARDS OF THE COAST CHAINMAIL MINIATURES Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) GHOSTWIND CAMPAIGN SETTING The first campaign setting for the popular Chainmail miniatures game, the Ghostwind Campaign provides a new set of rules that allow warlords to gain experience and win magic items while playing through an epic story centered around the recovery of an ancient weapon of the God of War, and features fourteen new scenarios, new Third Level spells, and expanded background for the Sundered Empire. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) WOC 17861 $14.95 DEMONIC GNOLL ARCHER WOC 88860 $5.99 DIRE BOAR WOC 88830 $7.99 DWARF ZEALOT WOC 88850 $3.99 GALLOWSGAUNT WOC 88820 $5.99 GRAY ELF IMPERIAL NOBLE WOC 88870 $5.99 HELL HOUND WOC 88840 $5.99 HUMAN TEMPLAR WOC 88880 $3.99 DRAGONLANCE: DAWNING OF A NEW AGE PB Ansalon's nightmare has only just begun. The gods have departed the world, heralding a new Age of Mortals. But before the dust of war can settle, vast shadows cover the land. Dragons have come to Ansalon, larger and more powerful than any ever seen, and they will wreak havoc on nations still trembling from war. As the lands themselves begin to change under the dire magic of the new dragon overlords, new heroes arise to lead the fight for freedom. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88210 $6.99 DRAGONLANCE: DRAGONS OF A VANISHED MOON HARDCOVER The flames of war devour Ansalon. The army of dead souls marches toward conquest, led by the mystical warrior Mina, who serves the powerful One God. A small band of heroes, driven to desperate measures, leads the fight against overwhelming odds. Two unlikely protagonists emerge. One is a dragon overlord who will not easily relinquish her rule. The other is an irrepressible kender who has been on a strange and remarkable journey that will end in startling and unforeseen fashion. The stirring climax of the War of Souls. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88602 $27.95 DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: BOOK OF CHALLENGES Book of Challenges is a compendium of traps, encounters, and mini-dungeons that Dungeon Masters can easily insert into any campaign of any level. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88168 $21.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: CROWN OF FIRE PB Shandril never wanted the legendary power of spellfire. Now she's on the run. The evil Zhentarim, the sinister Cult of the Dragon, renegade wizards and the terrifying monsters known as beholders want her spellfire, and they'll destroy the entire Realms - let alone one scared girl - to get it! The famous wizard Elminster, The Harpers, and the Knights of Myth Drannor are just as determined that Shandril be free to wield spellfire for good. Of course, if she uses it for evil, they, too, will try to destroy her. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88605 $14.95 FORGOTTEN REALMS: HEIRS OF PROPHECY PB The next installment in the exciting Sembia series. Continuing the overall theme of the Sembia series, Heirs of Prophecy details the lives of characters debuted in The Halls of Stormweather anthology. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) TSR 88601 $6.99 HARRY POTTER CCG: ADVENTURES AT HOGWARTS Player's can unlock some of the best-kept secrets at Hogwarts with the Harry Potter: Adventures at Hogwarts expansion! Offered in 11-card Booster packs, this 70-card set introduces the "Philosopher's Stone" to the magical arena of the Harry Potter CCG, as well as anxiously-awaited Character, Item and Location cards, and (30) new premium cards. Release Date: June, 2002. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:4) BOOSTER DISPLAY WOC 88839 $118.44 BOOSTER PACK WOC 88839-S $3.29 MAGIC THE GATHERING: JUDGMENT The Magic: The Gathering - Judgment expansion unleashes the powerful forces of white and green as they ascend to counter the black dominance of the Torment expansion. And with the powerful "Wish" mechanic and the new Incarnations, a cycle of creatures that can be used to give your other creatures powerful abilities, players can make use of far more cards than ever before - a dream strategy! This series is introduced in (4) unique 60-card theme decks offered in12-count displays, 15-card booster packs packed in 36-count displays, and Fat Packs containing (6) Booster packs, a "Judgement" novel, a Spindown life counter, a player's guide, and a random premium card and land. NOTE: This item is sold to retailers in full displays. Please check with your retailer for availability. Release Date: May, 2002. Booster Display WOC 88919 $118.44 Booster Pack WOC 88919-S $3.29 Fat Pack WOC 88927 $24.99 Theme Deck Display WOC 88923 $119.88 Theme Deck WOC 88923-S $9.99 MAGIC THE GATHERING: JUDGMENT DECK BOX This special "Judgment" polypropylene deck box contains (80) tournament-legal, black-textured sleeves, perfect for storing your most powerful decks. Deck boxes are offered in 6-count displays. Release Date: May, 2002. Deck Box Display WOC 88926 $59.94 Deck Box WOC 88926-S $9.99 MAGIC THE GATHERING: ONLINE MAGIC STARTER BOX Magic: The Gathering Online is the complete re-creation of the Magic Trading Card Game experience in a digital, online environment, offering 24-hour access to casual play, leagues, and highly competitive tournaments. Using a proprietary platform, Magic online cards are unique digital objects that players will own, play, trade, and sell on a secure server. Featured in this introductory Starter Box you'll find a 64-page rulebook, a 64-page manual, a CD-ROM nestled in a jewel case, and a Certificate for (1) Theme Deck. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) WOC 17800 PI WIZKIDS LLC MAGE KNIGHT CONQUEST: HILL GIANT The Hill Giant is the first Mage Knight Titan, large single-base creatures for use in Mage Knight and Mage Knight Conquest games. This incredibly detailed monster is 4" tall standing atop a 3" combat-dial base, and sports surly dwarven gunners mounted on his shoulders for deadly ranged attacks. Contents include complete Titan and Conquest rules and a Point Value sticker. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 0414 $14.95 MAGE KNIGHT CONQUEST: SIEGE PACK These Mage Knight figures and game aids are designed for the new, large-scale Mage Knight Conquest game and are especially useful for full-frontal castle assaults. Included in this Siege Pack you'll find Ballista, Mortar, Cannon, and Catapult siege pieces on combat-dial bases, (2) Ladders, (15) 2.5" x .5" and (30) 1.5" formation movement tokens marked "Active" and "Pushed". Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 0906 $14.95 MAGE KNIGHT JAPANESE UNLIMITED STARTER PACK Initially sold in Japan, and now available to the North American market in limited quantities, the Mage Knight Japanese Unlimited Starter Pack features the same rules and game statistics as Mage Knight, but packaged in a Manga-style format. Each pack includes (10) randomly inserted, painted, plastic figures on a combat-dial base from both the Rebellion and Lancers series, a Japanese Mage Knight rulebook, full-color Special Abilities Card printed in Japanese text, a Mage Knight comic book redone in Manga style, (2) dice, an 18" flexible ruler, (10) I.D. stickers, and a Mage Knight Ring. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 102JP $17.95 MARVEL HEROCLIX PREMIER EDITION The Marvel HeroClix Premier Edition contains (10) pre-selected Marvel Comics characters and everything you need to play a two-player game in one box. The featured characters introduced in this set are Spider-Man, Wolverine, Elektra, Wolfsbane, Wasp, Hobgoblin, Sabretooth, Boomerang, Scarlet Witch, and Kingpin, and includes a rulebook, (2) double-sided maps, a Quick-Start rule sheet, a super powers and abilities card with collector's checklist, tokens, markers, and dice. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 3300 $29.95 MARVEL HEROCLIX: SENTINEL The mighty, mutant-slaying Sentinels invade the Marvel HeroClix Collectable Miniatures Game! Programmed to eradicate all mutant life, these soulless robots combine brute strength with chemical and high-tech weaponry, making them formidable opponents. Standing a full 6 5/8" tall, each Sentinel is equipped with two sets of hands; one set is clenched and the other is crafted so that each hand can hold a captured character! X-Men beware! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT:3&4) WIZ 3400 $15.95 ZN GAMES INDUSTRIAL GOTHIC MINIATURES In the world of Tearlon, during the age of conflict, huge juggernauts called Arcs, powerful machines that bellow smoke and bristle with magical and traditional weapons, are thrown into a battle amidst Dragons, Golems, and Giants. Steam, firepower, and magic clash in this conflict that transcends all bounds! This non-traditional gothic tabletop wargame features 6mm scale miniature armies devised from a comprehensive point-based, upgradeable system. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT:4) HAMMERSMITH ANVIL FLYING FORTRESS ZNG 32-013 $4.95 HAMMERSMITH CORSAIRS (5) ZNG 32-009 $5.95 HAMMERSMITH GRUNHOLD TRANSPORT (2) ZNG 32-006 $5.95 HAMMERSMITH GUSTOV AIRTANK (2) ZNG 32-011 $4.95 HAMMERSMITH HARRIER (3) ZNG 32-012 $4.95 HAMMERSMITH MESSERSCHIMT BOMBER ZNG 32-007 $4.95 HAMMERSMITH MONITOR SCOUTS (5) ZNG 32-008 $5.95 HAMMERSMITH PROWLERS (3) ZNG 32-010 $4.95 LEGIO HORRIBALUS ARC ZNG 32-201 $12.95 VIDEOS SECTION ANIME 801 T.T.S. AIRBATS VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Meet the fighter pilots of the 801 Tactical Training Squadron, code-named the Airbats. The Airbats are the hottest, wildest team of female flyers you'll ever meet, and when they climb into the cockpit, the clear blue skies of Japan aren't big enough to contain all the aerial action these ladies get into! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDAB001) $34.98 ANIME FICTION VOLUME 1 DVD PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA ANI-001) $19.95 ARMITAGE DUAL MATRIX DVDS & LUNCH BOX From Pioneer Entertainment! Naomi Armitage, Ross Sylibus, and their daughter Yoko reside on Mars as a normal family - until a robot riot breaks out at an anti-matter plant on Earth. Discovering that the riot is a plot to suppress evidence of illegal research and development of more "Third Robots", Armitage ventures to Earth to find out who's behind this heinous act. What she discovers is the most powerful enemy she has ever encountered - replicas of herself! The Armitage Dual Matrix special edition adds the "Assembling Armitage" featurette, a soundtrack-only channel, character design gallery, trailers, and a 16-page printed character guide! The Armitage Dual Matrix Lunch Box contains the special edition of Armitage Dual Matrix and a variant version of the Armitage figure manufactured by McFarlane Toys packaged in a limited-edition lunch box! Release Date: June, 2002. LUNCH BOX EDITION-DVD (PNE 11589V) $69.98 SPECIAL EDITION-DVD (PNE 11708V) $29.98 FEATURE ONLY-DVD (PNE 11687V) $19.98 ARMITAGE DUAL MATRIX 2-DISC DVD SET From Pioneer Entertainment! The Armitage 2-Disc set contains Armitage III - Polymatrix and the special edition of Armitage Dual Matrix. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. DVD SET (PNE 11688V) $39.98 BLUE SEED PERFECT COLLECTION DVD From A.D. Vision! For thousands of years the forces of the Aragami have been held in check by a steady diet of human sacrifices, but now the bonds have been broken and mankind's oldest and deadliest enemies are stirring. To combat an enemy who can attack anywhere, anytime, without notice will require the most talented agents from around the world and every resource available to modern civilization. The most effective armaments, however, could be two very special human weapons: Momiji, a young girl carrying an unborn Aragami in her chest; and Mamoru, a servant of the Aragami rebelling against his masters in order to ensure mankind's survival. The ultimate destiny of the planet earth will be decided once and for all! The "Perfect Collection" contains all 26-episodes of this high-octane, supernatural thriller. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDBS100) $49.98 CARDCAPTORS VOLUME 9: STAR POWER DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura is in for a surprise when a new student and a new enemy appears. Only this time, Sakura's wand doesn't work! How is she going to combat this new evil without her Clow Cards? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (PNE N-11472V) $24.98 DUBBED-VHS (PNE N-71522D) $14.98 CARDCAPTOR SAKURA VOLUME 10: SCHOOL DAZE DVD & VIDEO SUBTITLED From Pioneer Entertainment! Sakura starts the 5th grade on a high note, however, the Clow Cards make sure to remind her that she still has her duty as Cardcaptor in addition to her school-work. The Snow Card's storm, the Voice Card's theft of Tomoyo's voice, and the Lock Card's attack on her school field trip, are just a few of the problems she has to deal with! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (PNE N-10571V) $29.98 DUBBED-VHS (PNE N-71445S) $24.98 CITY HUNTER: SECRET SERVICE DVD From A.D. Vision! James McGuire's life is so dangerous he has to hire bodyguards for his Secret Service agents. It doesn't help that his chief agent is actually his long-lost daughter. Luckily for him, Joe and Kaori are behind on the rent and need the work! But a dark secret from McGuire's past threatens to destroy him and his lovely daughter Anna. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDCH005) $29.98 EXCEL SAGA VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Excel Saga Contains the chronically over-challenged and understaffed secret ideological organization of ACROSS, whose goal is to conquer the city of F. Also contains your complete daily requirements of Martian Princesses, afro- wearing Action Heroes, Mysterious Governmental Agencies, Space Butlers, deranged Comic Book Authors, Androgynous Prisoners in Iron Masks, Annoying Roommates, Removable Moustaches and a generous supply of Adorably Cute Aliens Bent on Galactic Domination. Also contains (1) emergency food supply/dog and (1) Excel, the most certifiably insane teenage girl to ever walk the face of the planet. Contains episodes 1-5. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDEX001) $29.98 GALAXY FRAULEIN YUNA VOLUME 1 DVD From A.D. Vision! Start with Yuna, Savior of the Light, Galaxy Defender and the number one fan of Polylina, who not only plays a super-hero on TV but actually is one in her spare time. Add Yuna's friend Yuri, an android with an astonishing appetite. Multiply by Misaki, the new girl in class, who is actually a spy from the Galactic Council. Divide by the sinister Fraulein D, who is using Misaki as a pawn so she can take over the galaxy. It all adds up to Galaxy Fraulein Yuna! Approximate running time: 60 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDGY001) $29.98 GATE KEEPERS VOLUME 6: DISCOVERY DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! Megumi's insults force Reiko to face her own incompetence, so Reiko attempts to improve by emulating each of the other Gate Keeper's training methods. Then, the Far East Branch of A.E.G.I.S. uncovers evidence that real people are being replaced by Invaders, but HQ refuses to devote more resources to help. With the discovery of a canine Invader, Spitzilla, will HQ be forced to regret their decision?! Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (PNE 11617V) $29.98 DUBBED-VHS (PNE 71719D) $24.98 GOLDEN BOY VOLUME 2: BOUND FOR GLORY DVD From A.D. Vision! How does he do it? Whether he's an idiot or a genius, you have to give Golden Boy Kintaro Oe credit for always knowing how to turn the ladies on. The problem is, once he's turned them on, he doesn't know how to turn them off! Contains episodes 4-6. Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (ADV DVDGB002) $29.98 GTO GREAT TEACHER ONIZUKA VOLUME 3: OUTCASTS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Tokyopop! Onizuka mentors a young (and very well endowed) female student that has been ostracized by her classmates. The bad news is not everyone thinks this teacher/student relationship is healthy. The good news is that The Great Teacher Onizuka doesn't care what other people think. Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (DIA TPDV1342) $29.99 DUBBED-VHS (DIA TPVH1343) $19.99 KUROGANE COMMUNICATION VOLUME 3: FUTURE HORIZONS DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Anime Works! Kanoto, with his innate distrust of robots, doesn't know what to make of Haruka and her friends. His guardian robot Honi is threatening everyone, while Haruka desperately bids for his friendship. Caught between the loss of his parents and the dream of finding other humans, Kanoto must choose sides before the climatic battle! Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (MDB AWD-0214) $24.95 DUBBED-VHS (MDB AWD-0213) $19.95 LA BLUE GIRL VOLUME 1 & 2 DVD PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (CPM A18-2182) $29.99 LESSON OF DARKNESS DVD PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0215) $29.95 MEDABOTS VOLUME 2: MEDABOTS ROBATTLE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From A.D. Vision! Ikki knew it would take a lot of hard work and determination to get the chance to compete in the World Robattle Tournament, but he had no idea it would be this tough! And, to make matters worse, the annual citywide Robattle competition is right around the corner, and Ikki and Metabee don't stand a chance of winning if they can't stop arguing long enough to work together! Approximate running time: 125 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDME002) $19.98 DUBBED-VHS (ADV ME-002D) $14.98 NADIA SECRET OF THE BLUE WATER VOLUME 9: NADIA IN LOVE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From A.D. Vision! With King in the evil clutches of Grandis' former love, it will take everything Nadia and the rest of the crew have to save him! But, sinister forces from the past pursue them, while the last pieces of Nadia's heritage come together. Will her fate doom them all? Contains episodes 30-33. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDNS009) $29.98 DUBBED-VHS (ADV NS-009D) $19.98 PATLABOR MOBILE POLICE TV SERIES VOLUME 2 DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From U.S. Manga Corp! Everybody loves Alphonse, a giant robot with huge guns to match! But technology marches on, and his police officer pilot may be forced to abandon him for a newer model. Together, they'll rescue a famous politician, hunt down a pesky demon, and solve a national conspiracy, all while causing worse trouble along the way! Contains episodes 6-10. Approximate running time: 120 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (CPM USM-2171) $29.99 DUBBED-VHS (CPM USM-2172) $19.99 RANMA ˝ FOREVER VOLUME 1: INITIATION NITE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Viz Communications! Ranma is told the Tendo Dojo will lose its successor if he doesn't win the next contest, but "kick- the-can" maybe just another way to say "Kick-the-Ranma"! Then, the principle is off on an inspection tour, and he's put his 17-year-old son, Tatewaki Kuno, in charge! And, the Jusenkyo Guide claims he's just on a sightseeing tour, but could his surprise visit have something to do with Ranma and Genma's mishap at Jusenkyo Spring? Approximate running time: 78 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (VIZ RRFV-001) $24.98 DUBBED-VHS (VIZ RRF-001) $19.98 RUROUNI KENSHIN VOLUME 19: DREAMS OF YOUTH DVD AND VIDEOS From Anime Works! Kenshin and the others meet Daigoro, a young man with a western education, who's been rejected by Kaishu, a famous teacher active since the times of the Revolution. Kaoru steps in, and the Kamiya Dojo gets a new student. Kenshin suspects that something is amiss, however, uncovering a strange conspiracy leading back to the Tokugawa Era. Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (MDB RKD-2018) $29.95 DUBBED-VHS (MDB RK-0336) $24.95 SUBTITLED-VHS (MDB RK-0337) $24.95 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 3: THE MAN IN THE TUXEDO MASK DVD DUBBED From A.D. Vision! From enchanted cameras to dangerous dollies, the evil forces of the Negavese will stop at nothing in their efforts to aid Queen Beryl in her plans to conquer the Earth! But when they send a fake Tuxedo Mask to do their dirty work, they make a crucial mistake, because the real Tuxedo Mask doesn't like being imitated! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DUBBED-DVD (ADV DVDMN003) $14.98 SAILOR MOON VOLUME 4: SECRET OF THE SAILOR SCOUTS DVD DUBBED From A.D. Vision! When Queen Beryl sends her evil henchman after the long lost Silver Emperium Crystal, a magic crystal that can shape the destiny of the universe, Sailor Moon and her scouts really have their hands full! What the scouts don't know is that one of their friends has made a dangerous choice that could put everyone in jeopardy! Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DUBBED-DVD (ADV DVDMN004) $14.98 SLAYERS DVD COLLECTION From Software Sculptures! Welcome to a world where magic reigns and monsters lurk behind every corner. Into this land of deadly dragons and menacing magicians comes our heroine - Lina Inverse: a cute, fireball-throwing sorceress who steals from the wicked and gives to herself! Along with Gourry, a handsome but dumb-as-a-rock swordsman, Lina challenges the forces of not-so-goodness as she seeks truth, justice, fame, and gold. This DVD collection contains episodes 1-26, showcasing 5-hours worth of Slayers mayhem! Can you handle the insanity? Release Date: June, 2002. DVD SET (CPM SVS-6198) $129.99 SOUL HUNTER VOLUME 5: CITY OF FIRE DVD From A.D. Vision! Two potent forces are locked in a frightening standoff. Leading the allied forces of the North and West, Taikoubou and crew attempt to establish a new ruling dynasty. Across the battlefield, noble Bunchu heads the Emperor's army, reinforced by the sudden return of the Yin princes - now immortals augmented with incredible powers! Will either side back down from the brink of a catastrophic final battle that no one can win? Approximate running time: 100 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (ADV DVDHT005) $29.98 VANDREAD VOLUME 4: PRESSURE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! Hibiki flees with his Vanguard and discovers a fleet of spaceships with both men and women working together in harmony! Hibiki's initial surprise is replaced by admiration as the Alien fleet overwhelms and annihilates them. Adrift in space, and ultimately rescued by Rabat, Hibiki is taken to the Nirvana where the women promptly throw both of them in jail. Can the women defeat the Aliens without the men, or will they be forced to depend on each other for survival? Approximate running time: 75 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (PNE 11706V) $29.98 DUBBED-VHS (PNE 71798D) $24.98 ZOIDS VOLUME 2: HIGH SPEED BATTLE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Pioneer Entertainment! Bit struggles to master Liger Zero effectively by itself or with the custom high-speed Jager unit. However, in close-combat against the Zaber Fangs, he has to add on the Schneider unit! As if that wasn't difficult enough, a sudden tornado may turn a potential defeat into a life-threatening situation! Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: July, 2002. DVD (PNE 11762V) $19.98 DUBBED-VHS (PNE 71841D) $14.98 ANIMATION ROUGHNECKS: THE HOMEFRONT CAMPAIGN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Extra-tough war hero Rico, telepathic Carl, sexy, fearless Flores and their special squad take on a crucial mission when they're sent out to capture and kill scores of enormous bugs without harming San Francisco civilians. But in the midst of their complicated mission, the Troopers suffer a surprising and unthinkable loss that threatens to tear the team apart. Approximate running time: 96 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (DIA 08689) $24.95 ROUGHNECKS: THE KLENDATHU CAMPAIGN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Fearless war hero Rico and his fellow Troopers are confronted with a shocking turn of events when the powerful Lieutenant Zander is infected with a bug virus and transformed into a super-strong half-human, half- bug nemesis! On the trail of a deadly new bug infestation on the fiery Klendathu planet, the Troopers must defeat the enormous Arachnid bug army, and save a treasured leader before he destroys them! Approximate running time: 96 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. DVD (DIA 08685) $24.95 SCOOBY-DOO'S ORIGINAL MYSTERIES DVD From Warner Home Video! Learn how the world's favorite snacking super-sleuth got his start in the first five original Scooby- Doo episodes, including the series pilot! Approximate running time: 110 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (DIA DVDH1565) 19.98 SOUTH PARK: INSULTS TO INJURY DVD & VIDEO From Warner Home Video! Both DVD and video formats contain episodes "It Hits the Fan," "Cripple Fight," and "Scott Tenorman Must Die", while the DVD also includes "Proper Condom Use." Approximate running time: 93 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA DVD37535) 19.98 VHS (DIA 37535) $14.95 ASIAN CINEMA AKIRA KUROSAWA'S MADADAYO DVD SUBTITLED From Wellspring! Kurosawa's final film tells the heart-warming story of an aging professor, Uehida Hyakken-sama, and the relationship he shares with his former students. Approximate running time: 134 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE SUBTITLED-DVD (DIA FLV5265) $24.98 AKIRA KUROSAWA'S RAN DVD From Wellspring! This Kurosawa epic masterpiece of war and betrayal retells Shakespeare's King Lear against the scenic backdrop of feudal Japan. Approximate running time: 160 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA FLV5034) $24.98 AKIRA KUROSAWA'S RASHOMON DVD From Image Entertainment! Through ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife. Toshiro Mifune gives another commanding performance in the eloquent masterwork that revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema to the world. Approximate running time: 88 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts.Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 4) MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA RAS040) $39.95 KUROSAWA: A DOCUMENTARY ON THE ACCLAIMED DIRECTOR DVD DUBBED From Wellspring! From Ran to Madadayo, Akira Kurosawa set new boundaries for world cinema, producing a string of masterpieces unrivaled in motion picture history. In the first major documentary to be made since his death in 1998, Kurosawa's family and colleagues are joined by critics from Japan and America to produce a comprehensive assessment of his achievement. Approximate running time: 115 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DUBBED-DVD (DIA WHE73143) $34.98 ALL NIGHT LONG VOLUME 1 DVD SUBTITLED From Tokyo Shock! Witness to a violent murder, three teenage high-school students are joined together by the unforgettable experience. Their link to the world of violence only strengthens when a group of rapists attack one of their female friends. Embracing the shocking underworld of savagery, the three teenagers make a pact to find the rapists and exact revenge for their friend. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE SUBTITLED-DVD (MDB TSD-0214) $29.95 BEAUTIFUL KILLING MACHINE DVD & VIDEO DUBBED From Asia Pulp Cinema! Cheryl is a warrior whose body and body-guarding skills will leave you breathless and gasping for more! But a routine assignment becomes a death trap, and she might be put out of commission for good. She'll need to use every trick in the book against the hit man known only as "The Owl," who will stop at nothing to track her down. There will be only one victor in this battle between beauty and the beast! Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (CPM APC-2180) $29.99 DUBBED-VHS (CPM TBA0012) $29.99 JACKIE CHAN: GEN-X COPS DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! When a ruthless Japanese criminal takes control of a massive shipment of explosives in Hong Kong, a rebellious trio of Gen-X cops infiltrate the underground, discovering a sinister plan for a devastating act of terrorism. Approximate running time: 113 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (DIA 05026) $14.95 JACKIE CHAN: THE PROTECTOR DVD From Warner Home Video! James Glickenhaus (The Exterminator) writes and directs this action-packed thriller starring Jackie Chan as an immigrant New York City cop sent to rescue an American business women from a Hong Kong crime kingpin. Approximate running time: 94 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (DIA DVD22816) $19.98 LA BLUE GIRL LIVE-ACTION DVD SUBTITLED PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (MDB KVD-0216) $29.95 SNAKE IN THE EAGLE'S SHADOW DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Snake In The Eagle's Shadow tells the story of student Chien Fu (Jackie Chan) who, while bullied, mistreated, and abused by the teachers and pupils, learns the deadly Snake Fist discipline from the last living master. This alone, however, is not enough to combat the rival Eagle Claw clan, and Chien must incorporate his own vicious Cat's Paw technique before confronting the dread Eagle Claw master in a battle to the death. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (DIA 07303) $24.95 SUNNY GETS BLUE & BLOWBACK DOUBLE FEATURE DVD From Asia Pulp Cinema! Two features - one action-packed DVD! In Sunny Gets Blue, a small-time thief (Natsumi Nanase) makes off with $2 million cash and becomes the target of New York City gangsters, and in Blowback, Joe (Riki Takeuchi) seeks revenge for his murdered partner by stocking up on big guns and blowing away his enemies! Approximate running time: 160 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE RES. from Previews Vol. XI #8 (AUG013531J) DVD (CPM APC-2081) $29.99 FANTASY / SCI-FI DOCTOR WHO: DELTA AND THE BANNERMEN VIDEO From Warner Home Video! With high hopes, the Seventh Doctor (Sylvester McCoy) and Mel (Bonnie Langford) embark on an intergalactic tour bus for a prize trip to Disneyland, 1959. Their luck begins to change when the ship collides with an early satellite and everyone ends up in a Welsh holiday camp. Approximate running time: 73 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (DIA E1648) $14.95 DOCTOR WHO: FOUR TO DOOMSDAY VIDEO From Warner Home Video! The Fifth Doctor (Peter Davison) discovers that his attempt to return Tegan (Janet Fielding) to Heathrow Airport has brought the TARDIS to a spacecraft that appears abandoned at first, but actually carries a force of frog- like aliens that may challenge the future of humankind on Earth. Approximate running time: 96 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. DVD (DIA E1649) $14.95 EROTIC SURVIVOR 2 DVD & VIDEO PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA SMT-025) $19.98 VHS (DIA SMT-026) $19.98 HIGHLANDER WIDESCREEN DVDS From Anchor Bay Entertainment! This is where the epic of the immortals begins, a legend that spans for centuries with a power that transcends life itself! Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery star in this Russell Mulcahy-directed classic, now newly restored and digitally remastered. This widescreen DVD presentation also features audio commentary by Mulcahy and Producers Peter S. Davis and William N. Panzer, theatrical trailers, talent bios, and more! Also introduced in an "Immortal Edition" which comes packaged in an embossed metal case and includes a Highlander poster and still gallery, plus two exclusive CD's featuring the music tracks, scores, and video coverage produced by Queen! Approximate running time: 116 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE IMMORTAL EDITION DVD (DIA DV11723) $39.98 STANDARD DVD (DIA DV11431) $14.95 MEN IN BLACK DELUXE 2-DISC DVD SET From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith star as agents Kay and Jay, members of a top-secret organization established to monitor alien activity on Earth, who stumble upon a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist seeking to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies. Among the numerous behind-the-scenes exclusives and DVD special features, this deluxe edition also includes a sneak peek of Men In Black 2! Approximate running time: 98 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. 2-DISC SET (DIA 08771) $24.95 MISSION KASHMIR DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Set in the turmoil of the disputed Kashmir Valley between 1989 and 1999, an Indian Muslim police officer (Sanjay Dutt) accidentally kills a Muslim Kashmiri family in the line of duty. Grief-stricken, he adopts Altaaf, the sole survivor of the clan. Upon learning that the masked man in his nightmares who murdered his family is his new step-father, the traumatized boy flees, swearing revenge. Ten years later, he returns… now a militant (Hrithik Roshan) spawned by revenge, trained by famed guerrilla fighter Hilal Kohistani (Jackie Shroff), and sent back to perform the top secret 'Mission Kashmir'. Approximate running time: 160 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 07301) $24.95 PLAYMATE OF THE APES DVD & VIDEO PLEASE SEE PREVIEWS ADULT FOR MORE INFORMATION. NOTE: Not available in Canada, Hong Kong, or the UK. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 3 & 4) ADULT MATERIAL DVD (DIA SMT-027) $19.98 VHS (DIA SMT-028) $19.98 SPACE 1999 VOLUMES 7 & 8 DVD SETS From A&E Home Video! SPACE: 1999 invites you to "Escape into Worlds Beyond Belief" with the lost men and women trapped on Earth's Moon when it was blasted from Earth orbit in the year 1999. This is their story, and your one-way ticket to adventure! Each volume contains two DVD's featuring 6 complete, uncut and digitally remastered episodes. Approximate running time: 312 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. VOLUME 7-DVD SET (DIA AAE70475) $39.95 VOLUME 8-DVD SET (DIA AAE70478) $39.95 STARSHIP TROOPERS SPECIAL EDITION DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! In the distant future, the Earth is at war with a species of brutal and mysteriously intelligent giant insects, whose single intent is the eradication of all human life! Starring Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, and Jake Busey, Director Paul Verhoeven (Total Recall) takes you to the frontlines, following the trials and tribulations of a select group of gung-ho recruits slated for the Mobile Infantry, traveling to distant alien planets to take the war to the Bugs with only one mission: survival of their species no matter what the cost! This special edition DVD features audio commentary by director Verhoeven and screenwriter Ed Neumeier, cast commentary and interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, featurettes, deleted scenes, and more! Approximate running time: 130 minutes. Release Date: May, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 07394) $24.95 FROM THE BOX OFFICE BLACK HAWK DOWN DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Directed by Ridley Scott (Gladiator), Black Hawk Down stars Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Tom Sizemore, and Sam Shepard as a group of U.S. Army Rangers and Delta Force commandos who find themselves trapped in a hellish bloodbath when a couple of United States helicopters crash in Somalia during a 1993 United Nations peacekeeping mission. Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 07300) $27.96 MOTHMAN PROPHECIES DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! Based on events reported in the Ohio River town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1967, "The Mothman Prophecies," directed by Mark Pellington (Arlington Road) stars Richard Gere as John Klein, a reporter for the Washington Post whose grieving obsession with the tragic death of his wife leads him mysteriously to Point Pleasant, and the unexplained phenomenon and strange, unearthly occurrences that abound… events oddly connected to his deceased wife. Approximate running time: 119 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 07302) $27.96 OCEAN'S 11 (2001) WIDESCREEN DVD From Warner Home Video! Jackpot, baby! Suave Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his handpicked team of grifters and cons plot a daring, split-second heist of Las Vegas' glitziest casinos in this sleek, classy caper directed by Steven Soderbergh (Traffic) and also starring Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, and Julie Roberts. Approximate running time: 119 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA DVD22634) $26.98 HORROR CREMAINS COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD & VIDEO From EI Film & Video Communications! A funeral director accused of mixing the ashes of cremated bodies faces interrogation from his sinister captors, and is forced into telling them other frightening, real-life tales of terror and gruesome goings-on that he has collected during his years in the death business. What ensues is a foursome of horrifying stories featuring demented serial killers, lesbian vampires, brutal bondage murders, town sacrifices, and a resurrection gone unspeakably wrong, ending with a creepy little monstrosity called "The Cremainder." Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA HRR-002) $19.98 VHS (DIA HRR-001) $19.98 EARTH VS. THE SPIDER DVD From Columbia Tri-Star Home Video! A biotech research lab security guard, overcome with grief by the death of his partner when thugs ambush the lab, injects himself with a top-secret drug made from the blood of a laboratory spider, ultimately changing his body as he becomes less of a human and more like a spider, with a hunger that will not be ignored! Among the releases from Showtime's Creature Features horror anthology series featuring state-of-the-art FX by Stan Winston (Aliens, Predator), Earth VS. The Spider stars Dan Aykroyd, Theresa Russell, and Devon Gummersall. Approximate running time: 90 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA 07363) $24.95 NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY COLLECTOR'S EDITION DVD & VIDEO From EI Film & Video Communications! A psychopathic killer is stalking the campus of Hollows Pointe University. To escape the growing panic at school, ten friends venture into the woods for a camping trip hoping that there is safety in numbers. A night of partying and storytelling brightens their mood, but it can't stop an escalating sense of dread that something is out there in the dark. They could never have imagined the evil about to be unleashed as the knife-wielding maniac hunts them down one by one turning the moonlit night into one of endless and unspeakable terror. Release Date: June, 2002. MATURE AUDIENCE DVD (DIA HRR-004) $19.98 VHS (DIA HRR-003) $19.98 STAR TREK STAR TREK II: WRATH OF KHAN SPECIAL EDITION DVD From Paramount Home Video! It is the twenty-third century. Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) is feeling old; the prospect of accompanying his old ship the Enterprise — now a Starfleet Academy training ship — on a two-week cadet cruise is not making him feel any younger. But the training cruise becomes a deadly serious mission when Khan (Ricardo Montalban) appears after years of exile — and holding the power of creation itself! Possibly the most revered sequel from the series of Star Trek theatrical releases, this re-mastered special edition features bonus material never offered in previous formats! Approximate running time: 150 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD (DIA 091174) $29.99 STAR TREK TNG COMPLETE THIRD SEASON 7-DVD SET From Paramount Home Video! Star Trek: The Next Generation fans can now collect all 26 episodes of Season Three on this series of 7-discs featuring additional exclusive bonus features from extensive production staff and cast interviews, to details on props, sets, and a historical analysis of the series. Release Date: July, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD SET (DIA 156954) $129.99 TUBE BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER SEASON 2 DVD BOX SET From Fox Home Entertainment! The infamous Reptile Boy! Spike arrives in Sunnydale! Frat partying with Cordelia! Horrific Halloween costumes! Kendra's lessons in vampire slaying! Buffy and Angel clash to the death! Just a taste of the frightening fun to be had in this DVD Set collecting all 22 episodes from Season 2 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Additional bonus features include interviews and audio commentary by writer/director Joss Whedon, numerous featurettes including "A Buffy Bestiary" and "Beauty and Beasts", still galleries, cast bios, scripts, and more! Approximate running time: 340 minutes. Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 4) DVD SET (DIA 2003863) $59.98 FARSCAPE SEASON 2 VOLUME 1 DVD & VIDEO BOX SETS From A.D. Vision! Determined to avoid the villainous Scorpius' pursuit after the destruction of the Peacekeeper Gammak base, Moya, the sentient Leviathan spaceship, is forced to abandon her newborn offspring, Talyn, to the devious Peacekeeper Crais' care so she and her crew can safely navigate the uncharted territories of space. As they traverse the galaxies in their quest for a way to their respective home worlds, Moya's crew must deal with the consequences of her decision, as well as encounter many hostile aliens and the dangers they present. This set contains the first four episodes of Farscape's second season. Release Date: June, 2002. VOLUME 1 DVD SET (ADV DVDFSBX1) $39.98 VOLUME 1 VHS SET (ADV DIA FS-201) $19.98 ULTRAMAN ULTRAMAN TIGA & ULTRAMAN DYNA DVD SUBTITLED From Image Entertainment! The terrifying robot Deathfacer and the city-sized, tentacled monstrosity Queen Monera are rampaging on a mission to destroy Earth, and only the reappearance of legendary heroes Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna stand a chance of stopping them! Approximate running time: 68 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002. SUBTITLED-DVD (DIA ID0387TP) $19.98 ULTRAMAN GAIA: BATTLE IN HYPERSPACE DVD SUBTITLED From Image Entertainment! Nine-year-old Tsutomu discovers a strange glowing red stone with the power to make wishes come true, but the meanest bully in school uses it to create a gigantic, evil monster! Joined by Ultraman Tiga and Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia takes on a growing army of monsters, pitting this intrepid trio against the forces of darkness in a blistering battle over the future of Earth! Approximate running time: 74 minutes. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002. SUBTITLED-DVD (DIA ID0388TP) $19.98 AUDIO GUN VALKYRIE OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Tokyopop! This selection of 24 tracks showcases select music and orchestration from the video game collaboration of Smilebit and Sega, Gun Valkyrie, featuring work from composers Teruhiko Nakagawa, Tetsuyuki Maeda, and Wave-master. Release Date: May, 2002. CD (DIA TPCD0218) $14.99 METROPOLIS SOUNDTRACK CD From Domo Records! From the velvet smooth delivery of the torch theme of Metropolis, to the rambunctious and infectious ragtime jazz rhythms of the lead track, this 20-track CD offering featuring original composition by Toshiyuki Honda is as magical and wildly unexpected as the film itself. NOTE: This item may be available in retail locations before shipping to specialty market accounts. Release Date: May, 2002. CD (DIA DOMO7303) $18.98 REAL BOUT HIGH SCHOOL OFFICIAL SOUNDTRACK CD From Tokyopop! With music and orchestration composed by Takeshi Yasuda (Ah My Goddess), this CD soundtrack features 40 tracks - that's over 76 minutes - of stunning, pulse-pounding electronica, vocal songs, and sensuous jazz and blues captured from the hit anime series, Real Bout High School! Release Date: May, 2002. CD (DIA TPCD0217) $14.99 SCOOBY-DOO ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK CD From Rhino Audio! Zoinks! Prepare to be spookified by this haunting mix of pop and hip-hop from featured artists such as Outkast and Sugar Ray in this selection of tracks taken from the up-coming live-action Scooby-Doo feature film! Release Date: June, 2002. (CAUT: 4) CD (DIA 835422) $18.98 TENCHI THE MOVIE SOUNDTRACK CD From Koch International! Acclaimed songwriter and keyboardist Christopher Franke (Babylon 5) lends his boundless talents to the score of one of the most successful animated series in history: the soundtrack to Tenchi the Movie: Tenchi Muyo in Love! Venture into this 23-track audio journey into the world of Tenchi Muyo! Release Date: May, 2002. CD (DIA PIO51762) $16.98 PREVIEWS VIDEO SHELF Star Code Previews Title SRP STAR15135 ADVS. OF THE MINI-GODDESS VOL 1: GAN FILES DVD $29.98 STAR14929 ADVENTURES OF BUCKAROO BANZAI SPECIAL ED. 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